2021-2022学年度第一学期10月练习高二英语
试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟
第I卷 选择题（共105分）
一、听力（共20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1 Why does the man call the woman
A. To inform her of his absence.
B. To ask her to meet some students.
C. To get a lift from her.
2. What does the man invite the woman to do
A. See a movie. B. Go camping. C. Attend Henry’ s party.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. On a beach. C. In a restaurant.
4. What is the man going to do first
A. See a movie. B. Go shopping. C. Meet his teacher.
5. What does the woman want to do
A. Stay in the room longer for free.
B. Find a room near the station.
C. Get a discount.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What does the woman want
A. An overcoat. B. A dress. C. A skirt.
7. Who did the woman talk to in the end
A. The tailor. B. The manager. C. The tailor’ s assistant.
8. When will the speakers go to the tailor’ s
A. Next Saturday morning.
B. Next Saturday afternoon.
C. Next Sunday morning.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What is Sue Walter’ s suggestion for people with difficulties
A. Asking for help.
B. Working hard.
C. Reading some books.
10. What is the best part about being a judge in court in Sue Walter’ s opinion
A. Being with the kids.
B. Helping make decisions.
C. Giving the poor support.
11. What’ s the last question about
A. Happiness.
B. Sue’ s children.
C. Sue’ s trouble.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What does the speaker do
A. A conductor. B. A bus driver. C. A tour guide.
13. How much does a ticket cost an adult
A. $25. B. $12. C. $14.
14. When will the tour end
A. 8: 00 am. B. 3:30 pm. C. 3:00 pm.
15. Where will the listeners be picked up
A. Outside the Waller Art Center.
B. Outside St. Anthony’ s Falls.
C. Outside the Nicolet Shopping Center.
二、.单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. ---How about going out for a walk
---________. We have been at home for the whole afternoon.
A. Have a nice time B. It’s my pleasure C. Come on D. I absolutely agree
2. Can you imagine yourself____on a deserted island
A. staying B. to stay C. have stayed D. being stayed
3. It sounded like a good idea, but ________it didn’t work.
A. in theory B. in practice C. in public D. in private
4. ______ into English, the sentence was found to have an entirely different word order.
A. Translating B. Translated
C. To translate D. Having translated
5. I will ask my assistant to________ you about the result of the discussion, as soon as the manager comes back.
A. inform B. intoxicate C. probe D. entertain
6. Though David received the________ from the school basketball team, he didn’t give up his dream and continued practicing hard.
A. interaction B. companionship C. cooperation D. rejection
7. I didn’t mean________ you but I had promised Jim that I wouldn’t tell you where he had been.
A. having cheated B. cheating C. to cheat D. cheated
8. Although Jenny finally forgive you, the pain you had brought to her is________.
A. complicated B. permanent C. remarkable D. essential
9. We expressed our congratulations to Mr. Smith, because he ________chairman of the football club.
A. has elected B. had elected C. has been elected D. had been elected
10. ________the thief seemed difficult at first, but thanks to some information from a taxi driver, the policeman finally made it.
A. Seizing B. To be seized C. To have seized D. Having seized
11. You will never gain success________ you are fully devoted to your work.
A. when B. because C. after D. unless
12. I think my friend Jim deserves ________the first prize because she is always the best.
A. winning B. being won C. to be won D. to win
13. When I studied abroad, I phoned my parents ________,usually once a week.
A. actually B. totally
C. regularly D. finally
14. The poor man, ________, ran out of the dark cave.
A. tiring and frightened B. tired and frightened
C. tired and frightening D. tiring and frightening
15. It was in the factory _______his friend worked _________he picked up a lot of experience.
A. where; where B. that; where C. that; that D. where; that
三、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
I had some rock climbing experience when I was in college. I was ready for a(n)___16___ once again to escape the noisy urban environment. Then came the___17___. My friend Michael , an excellent rock climber , told me he had been planning to go rock climbing in Yosemite Valley and asked me to___18___with him.
I accepted his invitation. When we arrived at the destination, Michael pointed upward and said, “This is it. Get ready.” It was nearly vertical (垂直的), 2,000 feet high. “You are kidding!” I said,___19___ he would tell me to cancel it.___20___, when he began unpacking ropes, I knew he was___21___.I had to put on my climbing shoes and adjust my pack though I felt quite___22___to take up the challenge.
Michael moved fast. When the rope was almost out, he___23___himself and yelled at me, “Come on. Climb!”___24___, step by step, I made my way straight up. About 300 feet off the ground, I looked down. I was____25____ in mid-air, but I still had 1,700 feet to go. Then my legs began to____26____. I called out, "Michael. This is beyond my____27____.
I had told Michael that we should be____28____and stick to the belief that we shouldn’t give up easily. Now he yelled to me, “Cheer up. As you once told me, you have no choice but to____29____.” He was right. I had to____30____ myself. So I gathered my____31____ and began to climb. I finally reached Michael.
Enjoying a good____32____ of Yosemite Valley at the top with Michael, I felt proud that I had____33____ it. Most importantly, from that____34____ I learned we should never give up easily whenever we meet some difficulties and that hard work will ____35____eventually.
16. A. competition B. sacrifice C. adventure D. celebration
17. A. test B. voice C. result D. chance
18. A. participate B. compare C. reason D. agree
19. A. doubting B. realizing C. begging D. expecting
20. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Meanwhile
21. A. stubborn B. brave C. serious D. honest
22. A. uncomfortable B. unwilling C. energetic D. eager
23. A. praised B. admired C. devoted D. secured
24. A. Protected B. Forced C. Inspired D. Defeated
25. A. hung B. trapped C. flying D. enjoying
26. A. ache B. bend C. shake D. escape
27. A. ability B. hope C. question D. confidence
28. A. enthusiastic B. tough C. helpful D. careful
29. A. break away B. go ahead C. watch out D. give over
30. A. adore B. guide C. respect D. adjust
31. A. talent B. trust C. courage D. passion
32. A. concept B. view C. remark D. reputation
33. A. got B. learnt C. understood D. managed
34. A. consideration B. memory C. experience D. hardship
35. A. pay off B. take off C. turn out D. break out
四、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Drawing For Fun
You will learn some basic techniques using soft pencils. These and different types of paper are provided. Just bring yourself and a willingness to ''have a go''. This is a start-up day so people who have already attended courses should not apply.
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Focus On Landscapes
This course is designed for students who are familiar with painting in watercolours, but are having difficulty with some techniques. We will discuss choice of materials, colour mixing and other areas that may be raised.
The day will start with a demonstration, followed by a chance to paint outdoors. After a light lunch cooked in the studio, there will be a further practice session.
Time: 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Find Your Voice
You may feel you can’t sing or you may be a good singer who wants to develop singing skills. You will be shown how to sing correctly and how to project your voice. You may atend this course more than once and each time you will have a wonderful experience. Everyone can sing and it's great fun.
Time: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Music Takeaway
Get some friends, family or coworkers together for your own music course in a place of your choice, which could be your front room, basement or workplace. We send two guitar teachers to lead a one-day course for you in the sty le of music you prefer, such as rock, country, funk or blues.
Time: 2:30 PM-9:00 PM
36. Those who attend Drawing For Fun are required to_____________.
A. bring their own works
B. be a newcomer to the course
C. be good at watercolour painting
D. bring their own pencils and paper
37. What's the purpose of Focus On Landscapes
A. Paint outdoors.
B. Discuss the painting materials.
C. Improve the students painting techniques.
D. Teach how to start watercolour-painting.
38. Which course you can attend repeatedly
A. Find Your Voice.
B. Drawing For Fun.
C. Focus On Landscapes.
D. The Music Takeaway.
39. Which allows you to decide where the course is held
A. Find your Voice. B. Drawing For Fun.
C. The Music Takeaway. D. Focus On Landscapes.
40. What do the four courses have in common
A. All last a whole day. B. All offer free lunch.
C. All are related to the arts. D. All are open to all levels.
B
For years and years people have been saying that the railways are dead.“We can do without railways.” people say, as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow ,that they lose money and that they’re dying. But this is far from the truth. In these days of expensive oil, the railways have become highly competitive(变得很有竞争力)with motorcars and planes. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they’re cheaper than planes. And they have much in common with planes. A plane goes in a straight line and so does a railway. What is more, it takes you from the heart of a city into the heart of another. It doesn’t leave you as plane does, miles and miles from the city center. It doesn’t hold you up as a car does in endless traffic jams. And a single train can carry goods which a plane or motorcar could never do.
Far from being dead, the railways are much alive, Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey, where else can you eat well, sleep in comfort, feel safe and enjoy the scene while you are traveling at high speed at the same time And we are only at the beginning, for we have just entered the age of super fast trains, trains traveling at 150 miles an hour and more .Soon we will be wondering why we have spent so much on motorcars or planes.
41. Some people think the railways are unnecessary for many reasons except that_____
A. planes and motorcars have taken the place of trains
B. oil is expensive today
C. trains are slow
D. railways lose money
42. The writer’s idea seems to be that ________
A we can do without railways
B. trains have much in common with motorcars and planes
C. motorcars and planes are not as good as trains
D. trains are as good as motorcars and planes
43. According to the writer, which of the following is NOT true
A. It is cheaper to travel by train than by plane.
B. The railway station is usually at the center of a city .
C. When you get off the plane, you’ll find yourself right in the city center.
D. No motorcar or plane can carry as many goods as trains does.
44. The writer thinks that the railway, far from being dead, are much alive because ________.
A. we can have a smooth and untroubled journey B. we’ll travel cheaply
C. we start to travel in super fast trains D. all of the above
45. The best title for this passage may be “________”.
A Not the End but the Beginning
B. Which is the Best: Train, Motorcar or Plane
C. Trains are More Competitive than Motorcars or Planes
D. Oh, Super-fast Train
C
Let me explain a bit by telling you where the challenge came from. I have many things in common with my dad, like music taste and sense of humour, but sadly reading isn't one of them. I can happily spend a whole day curled up with a book but my dad can't read a book for longer than about 5 minutes. He reads emails, websites and documents for work, but not books. I think that sitting down to read for just 15 minutes a day is a good, way to relax. Giving yourself a goal or a challenge is a good way to change a habit or achieve something, so why not try to create a new habit of reading
I know lots of people would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV. Everyone is different and has their own interests, but I think there are lots of benefits from reading, which screen-based activities (games, films, TV) don't have.
One thing I personally love about reading, is being transported to another world. I often forget the time or thing that are going on around me! Reading is a great way to switch off before you go to bed, so you can truly relax. I know you can be transported to a different world in a film or a TV show, but I think books do it better. While watching a film, I often talk to my flatmates, send texts, or paint my nails. A book, on the other hand commands your full attention.
Reading gives you the chance to get to know hundreds of new people! It also teaches you to see things from other people's point of view, and understand other people's decisions or opinions. With a book, you can hear everything a character is thinking or feeling—you really can be inside someone else's head!
So give it a go! Take 15 minutes when you're waking up, going to bed, eating lunch, or having a coffee. If you read a lot, why not try 15 minutes of an English book, or pass the challenge on to someone else Good luck, and happy reading.
46. What can we learn about the author's father from Paragraph 1
A. He is kind-hearted. B. He lacks humour.
C. He has a gift for singing. D. He doesn't like reading.
47. Why is the author fond of reading
A. Because she bears too much pressure.
B. Because it benefits her a lot.
C. Because it's the best way to kill time.
D. Because she hates to be in front of the TV or computers.
48. What is the difference between reading and watching TV according to the author
A. Reading needs more attention than watching TV does.
B. Watching TV makes one more relaxed than reading does.
C. Reading can widen people's interest while watching TV can't.
D. Watching TV brings one to a different world while reading doesn't.
49. How does the author develop Paragraph 4
A. By listing benefits of reading books. B. By shown the urgency of reading books.
C. By analyzing various characters in books. D. By stressing the convenience of reading.
50. What's the best title for the text
A. Reading helps to relax B. Is reading really challenging
C. The 15 minute reading challenge D. The gap between my father and me
D
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Near the small town of Grottoes, Virginia, a narrow dirt road goes from the house of Stephen Curry’s grandfather to the woods nearby. A far cry from the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was along this road that Stephen’s grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole.
Like his father, basketball star Dell Cury, Stephen spent many childhood hours playing on this muddy basketball court. He probably didn’t realise it at the time, but it was where he learnt to be creative and flexible as a player. You see, with every shot, the weak plastic backboard gave way. The bumps and rocks that lined the road under the basket caused the ball to bounce in all directions. Knowing where the ball would go wasn’t easy. He had to adjust his own playing style as a result. Shooting with great accuracy was another thing he learnt. Only shots perfectly aimed at its centre went into the heavy, thick basket. In this way, practising day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills.
Despite his father’s successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father’s footsteps. But Stephen carried on. Playing basketball was his dream. He would not give up. He finally ended up playing college ball at a small, little-known school, Davidson College, not too far from where he lived. His creativity and perseverance made him Davidson’s star player.
Selected for the NBA in 2009, Stephen joined the Golden State Warriors. He performed beyond everyone’s expectations with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts. In 2015, Stephen won his first NBA championship, and he led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
After receiving the Most Valuable Player award for two years in row, Stephen explained his philosophy, “I never really set out to change the game... What I wanted to do was just be myself... I know it inspires a lot of the next generation, a lot of people who love the game of basketball to value the skill of it, value the fact that you can work every single day to get better. You’ve got to be able to put in the time and the work. That’s how I got here. That’s how I continue to get better every single day.” Inspiring others to believe in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people thing of you does not have to influence what you become. Through self-belief, hard work, perseverance and some help from an old hoop, he has shown that anything is possible.
51. What’s Stephen’s first basket
A. A second-hand basket bought by his grandfather.
B. A piece of plastic attached to a telephone pole.
C. A new one built in the woods nearby.
D. A wooden one picked up behind the house.
52. How did Stephen Curry settle the problem that it was hard to know where the ball would go
A. To play in a small court.
B. To adjust his own style.
C. To strengthen the plastic backboard.
D. To bounce the ball in all directions.
53. Why was he thought to be a failure as a basketball player by many people
A. Because his father was too excellent.
B. Because he ended up playing at a small little-known team.
C. Because he was far from a well-built player.
D. Because he came from a small town far away.
54. How did Stephen Curry win other’s recognition
A. With his accurate shooting and continuous efforts.
B. By joining the Golden State Warriors.
C. By following in his father’s footsteps.
D. With the help of his grandfather.
55. What’s the author's purpose in writing the passage
A. To explain why Stephen Curry was doubted by many people.
B. To inform people about Stephen Curry’s basketball skills.
C. To inspire people with Stephen Curry’s determination to succeed.
D. To tell what Stephen Curry has achieved during his career.
第II卷 非选择题（共45分）
五、单词拼写（共10小题，每题1分，共10分）
56. What you have achieved is beyond our _________(预期)（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
57. Their__________(批评) did not discourage me. Instead, I worked even harder. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
58. We__________(很少) think of how it affects the environment and humankind. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
59. The performance of the band left a deep_______(impress) on all of us.(所给词的适当形式填空)
60. She went to the party wearing a _________(spot) shirt. (所给词的适当形式填空)
61. Julia is not satisfied with her new__________(雇主). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
62. Cloning plants is simple while cloning animals is very_________(复杂的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
63. Dreams can be a rich source of ______________(灵感) for an artist. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
64. Lack of traffic is one of the ________ (幸事) of country life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
65. Her______(温和) of manner impressed me a lot. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
六、阅读表达(满分10分)
阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。
I was still a fresh graduate from high school; I got a chance to work. During my first day of work, I came early. I was the first one to arrive in the office. Perhaps it was due to excitement, I had performed well in my given tasks. Everything went smoothly in my work. The passion when I started was still the same passion I am feeling until now. Furthermore, I didn’t forget to do well in my studies. In fact, I still managed to review my notes, to become active in classes and to score high in tests.
I had learned new things as I started working there. Dealing and interacting with people were some of the remarkable learning I had. Moreover, it was also very fulfilling when I had helped my parents diminish their finances in my own ways.
It is not that easy to study while working. There are truly pressures in between them. Sometimes deadlines of the school project and errands(差事) from the boss go together. Sometimes, there are misunderstandings between colleagues. There are just some sacrifices and challenges of becoming a working student.
Yet, it is my will and I am very happy with it because I am learning and growing. They say, “You can’t serve two masters at a time. ” It is possible, but it is a challenge. I know that I can balance studies and work. Moreover, I know that I can still keep my relationships with my family, friends and loved ones. I know that I can still share my talents despite my busy life. I just enjoy everything because every moment of being a working student is a truly remarkable experience.
66. What did the author learn from work according to the text (no more than 5 words)
67. What is the meaning of the underlined word “diminish” in Paragraph 2 (one word)
68. Why is it not easy for the author to study while working (no more than 10 words)
69. Why is the author satisfied with his becoming a working student ( no more than 8 words)
70. Would you like to be a working student Why or why not (no more than 30 words)
七、书面表达（满分25分）
71. 假设你是某大学的学生李津，你校英语俱乐部将选举新一届副主席，负责规划、组织俱乐部的相关活动，你欲参选，请按以下提示，写一篇竞选演讲稿。
个人的优势介绍（如性格、特长等）
组织活动的设想（如举办讲座、演讲比赛、英语晚会等）
表达竞选的愿望。
注意：
1.词数不少于100；
2.可适当的加入细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯；
3.开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：副主席：vice president 竞选： run for天津市武清区崔黄口中学2021-2022学年高二上学期第一次练习英语试题
试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟
第I卷 选择题（共105分）
一、听力（共20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man call the woman
A. To inform her of his absence.
B. To ask her to meet some students.
C. To get a lift from her.
2. What does the man invite the woman to do
A. See a movie. B. Go camping. C. Attend Henry’ s party.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. On a beach. C. In a restaurant.
4. What is the man going to do first
A. See a movie. B. Go shopping. C. Meet his teacher.
5. What does the woman want to do
A. Stay in the room longer for free.
B. Find a room near the station.
C. Get a discount.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What does the woman want
A. An overcoat. B. A dress. C. A skirt.
7. Who did the woman talk to in the end
A. The tailor. B. The manager. C. The tailor’ s assistant.
8. When will the speakers go to the tailor’ s
A. Next Saturday morning.
B. Next Saturday afternoon.
C. Next Sunday morning.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What is Sue Walter’ s suggestion for people with difficulties
A. Asking for help.
B. Working hard.
C. Reading some books.
10. What is the best part about being a judge in court in Sue Walter’ s opinion
A. Being with the kids.
B. Helping make decisions.
C. Giving the poor support.
11. What’ s the last question about
A. Happiness.
B. Sue’ s children.
C. Sue’ s trouble.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What does the speaker do
A. A conductor. B. A bus driver. C. A tour guide.
13. How much does a ticket cost an adult
A. $25. B. $12. C. $14.
14. When will the tour end
A. 8: 00 am. B. 3:30 pm. C. 3:00 pm.
15. Where will the listeners be picked up
A. Outside the Waller Art Center.
B. Outside St. Anthony’ s Falls.
C Outside the Nicolet Shopping Center.
二、.单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. ---How about going out for a walk
---________. We have been at home for the whole afternoon.
A. Have a nice time B. It’s my pleasure C. Come on D. I absolutely agree
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查日常用语。句意：出去散散步怎么样 ——我完全同意。我们整个下午都呆在家里。A.Have a nice time玩得愉快；B.It’s my pleasure我很乐意；C.Come on过来，加油；D.I absolutely agree我完全同意。根据下文“We have been at home for the whole afternoon.”可知对于前文出去散步的建议是很赞同的。故选D。
2. Can you imagine yourself____on a deserted island
A. staying B. to stay C. have stayed D. being stayed
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：你能想象自己在一个荒岛上吗？imagine sb. doing sth.是固定搭配，意为“想象某人做某事”，imagine后接动名词作宾语，故选A项。
3. It sounded like a good idea, but ________it didn’t work.
A. in theory B. in practice C. in public D. in private
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：这听起来是个好主意，不过实际上却不成功。A.in theory 理论上；B.in practice 实际上； C.in public 公开地 ；D.in private 私下里。由句意可知，前半句说想法不错，紧随其后有表示转折意思的并列连词but，可知后半句句意和前半句应该相反。所以，应该是听起来很不错，但实际上却不行。故选B项。
4. ______ into English, the sentence was found to have an entirely different word order.
A. Translating B. Translated
C. To translate D. Having translated
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：被译为英语，句子被发现有一个完全不一样的句序。在同主语的主从复合句中，当从句的主语和谓语是主动关系，用现在分词表示主动关系，当从句的主语和谓语是被动关系，用过去分词表示被动。句中逻辑主语the sentence与translate之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词作状语。故选B。
5. I will ask my assistant to________ you about the result of the discussion, as soon as the manager comes back.
A. inform B. intoxicate C. probe D. entertain
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：经理一回来，我就会让我的助理通知你讨论的结果。A. inform通知；B. intoxicate使陶醉；C. probe盘问；D. entertain招待。根据下文的the result of the discussion (讨论的结果)可知，这里使用inform (通知)构成短语inform sb. about sth. (通知某人某事)符合句意，故选A项。
6. Though David received the________ from the school basketball team, he didn’t give up his dream and continued practicing hard.
A. interaction B. companionship C. cooperation D. rejection
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然大卫遭到了学校篮球队的拒绝，但他并没有放弃自己的梦想，并继续努力练习。A. interaction互动； B. companionship友谊；C. cooperation合作； D. rejection拒绝。根据上下文的转折关系，可知大卫遭到了学校篮球队的拒绝，拒绝（rejection）符合语境和句意，故选D。
7. I didn’t mean________ you, but I had promised Jim that I wouldn’t tell you where he had been.
A. having cheated B. cheating C. to cheat D. cheated
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动词不定式。句意：我不是有意欺骗你，但我答应过Jim，我不会告诉你他去了哪里。固定短语mean to do sth.“打算做某事”，根据I had promised Jim可知此处表示“我不是有意欺骗你”。故选C项。
8. Although Jenny finally forgive you, the pain you had brought to her is________.
A. complicated B. permanent C. remarkable D. essential
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然Jenny最终原谅了你，但你给她带来的痛苦是永久的。A.complicated复杂的；B.permanent永久的，永恒的；C.remarkable非凡的；D.essential必不可少的，基本的。根据the pain可知痛苦是永久的。故选B项。
9. We expressed our congratulations to Mr. Smith, because he ________chairman of the football club.
A. has elected B. had elected C. has been elected D. had been elected
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和语态。句意：我们向史密斯先生表示祝贺，因为他被选为足球俱乐部的主席。主语he与谓语动词elect构成被动关系，且“选举（elect）”发生表达祝贺之前，即“过去的过去”，故用过去完成时的被动语态（had been done）。故选D。
10. ________the thief seemed difficult at first, but thanks to some information from a taxi driver, the policeman finally made it.
A. Seizing B. To be seized C. To have seized D. Having seized
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查动名词。句意：起初抓住小偷似乎很难，但多亏了一个出租车司机提供的信息，警察终于成功了。根据谓语动词seemed可知此处要用动名词作主语。再根据句意，用动名词的一般形式。故选A项。
11. You will never gain success________ you are fully devoted to your work.
A. when B. because C. after D. unless
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查连词用法。句意：你将永远不会获得成功，除非你完全投入到你的工作。A. when当……时候；B. because因为；C. after在……之后；D. unless除非，引导条件状语从句。表示除非完全投入工作，否则就不会获得成功。故D正确。
12. I think my friend Jim deserves ________the first prize because she is always the best.
A. winning B. being won C. to be won D. to win
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查deserve的用法。句意：我认为我的朋友乔安妮值得赢得一等奖，因为她总是最好的。此处表示“值得赢得一等奖”， win表示主动意义，所以deserve后加动词不定式的主动式。而deserve doing=deserve to be done均表示被动意义，deserve doing是主动形式表被动意义。故选D。
13. When I studied abroad, I phoned my parents ________,usually once a week.
A. actually B. totally
C. regularly D. finally
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我出国学习时，我经常给父母打电话，通常每周一次。A.actually实际上；B.totally完全地；C.regularly规律地，经常；D.finally最终。根据下文的,usually once a week，可推断是有规律地，经常，故选C。
14. The poor man, ________, ran out of the dark cave.
A. tiring and frightened B. tired and frightened
C. tired and frightening D. tiring and frightening
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查-ed形容词和-ing形容词。句意：这个穷人，又怕又累，跑出了黑暗的山洞。此处用形容词做伴随状语，修饰形容词人用-ed形容词，修饰形容词物用-ing形容词，此处说明人The poor man的状态，用-ed形容词tired (疲倦的)和frightened (害怕的)，tiring (令人困倦的)和frightening (引起恐惧的)修饰物。故选 B 项。
15. It was in the factory _______his friend worked _________he picked up a lot of experience.
A. where; where B. that; where C. that; that D. where; that
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查强调句和定语从句。句意：他在他的朋友工作的这家工厂里学到了许多的经验。分析句子结构可知，第一空处考查定语从句，先行词为the factory，在从句中作地点状语，使用关系副词where；第二空处使用了强调结构It is/was+强调部分+that+剩余部分，本句强调部分为地点状语，故选D项。
三、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
I had some rock climbing experience when I was in college. I was ready for a(n)___16___ once again to escape the noisy urban environment. Then came the___17___. My friend Michael , an excellent rock climber , told me he had been planning to go rock climbing in Yosemite Valley and asked me to___18___with him.
I accepted his invitation. When we arrived at the destination, Michael pointed upward and said, “This is it. Get ready.” It was nearly vertical (垂直的), 2,000 feet high. “You are kidding!” I said,___19___ he would tell me to cancel it.___20___, when he began unpacking ropes, I knew he was___21___.I had to put on my climbing shoes and adjust my pack though I felt quite___22___to take up the challenge.
Michael moved fast. When the rope was almost out, he___23___himself and yelled at me, “Come on. Climb!”___24___, step by step, I made my way straight up. About 300 feet off the ground, I looked down. I was____25____ in mid-air, but I still had 1,700 feet to go. Then my legs began to____26____. I called out, "Michael. This is beyond my____27____.
I had told Michael that we should be____28____and stick to the belief that we shouldn’t give up easily. Now he yelled to me, “Cheer up. As you once told me, you have no choice but to____29____.” He was right. I had to____30____ myself. So I gathered my____31____ and began to climb. I finally reached Michael.
Enjoying a good____32____ of Yosemite Valley at the top with Michael, I felt proud that I had____33____ it. Most importantly, from that____34____ I learned we should never give up easily whenever we meet some difficulties and that hard work will ____35____eventually.
16. A. competition B. sacrifice C. adventure D. celebration
17. A. test B. voice C. result D. chance
18. A. participate B. compare C. reason D. agree
19. A. doubting B. realizing C. begging D. expecting
20. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Meanwhile
21. A. stubborn B. brave C. serious D. honest
22. A. uncomfortable B. unwilling C. energetic D. eager
23. A. praised B. admired C. devoted D. secured
24. A. Protected B. Forced C. Inspired D. Defeated
25. A. hung B. trapped C. flying D. enjoying
26. A. ache B. bend C. shake D. escape
27. A. ability B. hope C. question D. confidence
28. A. enthusiastic B. tough C. helpful D. careful
29. A. break away B. go ahead C. watch out D. give over
30. A. adore B. guide C. respect D. adjust
31. A. talent B. trust C. courage D. passion
32. A. concept B. view C. remark D. reputation
33. A. got B. learnt C. understood D. managed
34. A. consideration B. memory C. experience D. hardship
35. A. pay off B. take off C. turn out D. break out
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A 19. D 20. B 21. C 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和朋友去约塞米蒂山谷攀岩，中途作者想要放弃，但在朋友的鼓励下找回勇气，成功登顶。这次经历让作者明白我们不应该轻易放弃，每当我们遇到一些困难，努力工作最终会得到回报。
【16题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我准备再一次冒险，逃离喧闹的城市环境。A. competition比赛；B. sacrifice牺牲；C. adventure冒险；D. celebration庆祝。结合上文“I had some rock climbing experience when I was in college.”可知，作者曾经有过一些攀岩经历，所以此处指的是再一次从事这种冒险活动。故选C。
【17题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后机会来了。A. test测试；B. voice声音；C. result结果；D. chance机会。根据后文“told me he had been planning to go rock climbing in Yosemite Valley and asked me to”可知，作者逃离城市的机会来了。故选D。
【18题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的朋友迈克尔是一位优秀的攀岩者，他告诉我，他一直计划去约塞米蒂山谷攀岩，并邀请我和他一起参加。A. participate参加；B. compare比较；C. reason说服；D. agree同意。根据后文“I accepted his invitation.”可知，朋友邀请作者一起参加攀岩活动。故选A。
【19题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你是在开玩笑吧！”我说，期待他会告诉我取消这一行动。A. doubting怀疑；B. realizing意识到；C. begging恳求；D. expecting期待。根据上文“You are kidding!”以及后文“he would tell me to cancel it.”可知，要攀岩地方太过陡峭，作者期待着朋友说取消这一行动。故选D。
【20题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，当他开始解开绳子时，我知道他是认真。A. Therefore因此；B. However然而；C. Moreover此外；D. Meanwhile同时。根据前后文语境可知，为转折关系，应用however。故选B。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，当他开始解开绳子时，我知道他是认真的。A. stubborn固执的；B. brave勇敢的；C. serious认真的，严肃的；D. honest诚实的。根据上文“when he began unpacking ropes”可知，作者一开始以为朋友是开玩笑的，结果看到他在解开绳子，所以知道朋友是认真的。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我不得不穿上登山鞋，调整背包，尽管我很不愿意接受这个挑战。A. uncomfortable不安的；B. unwilling不愿意的；C. energetic精力充沛的；D. eager渴望的。对应上文“he would tell me to cancel it.”可知，作者很不情愿接受这个挑战。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当绳子快到尽头的时候，他保护好自己，对我喊道：“来吧。爬吧！”A. praised赞美；B. admired钦佩；C. devoted献身于；D. secured保护。根据上文“When the rope was almost out”可知，攀岩绳子快到尽头了，所以朋友应该是先保护好自己，再呼唤作者。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：受到鼓舞，我一步一步地向上走。A. Protected保护；B. Forced迫使；C. Inspired鼓舞；D. Defeated击败。结合上文，作者看到朋友爬上去了，所以受到鼓舞也开始向上爬。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我被吊在半空中，但我还有1700英尺要走。A. hung悬挂；B. trapped诱捕；C. flying飞；D. enjoying欣赏。根据后文“in mid-air”结合作者从事的攀岩活动可知，作者被吊在半空中。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后我腿开始颤抖。A. ache疼痛；B. bend弯曲；C. shake颤抖，摇晃；D. escape逃跑。根据后文作者对朋友说这超出了自己的能力范围，因此作者悬在半空中很害怕，双腿颤抖。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这超出了我的能力范围。A. ability能力；B. hope希望；C. question问题；D. confidence自信。根据上文“This is beyond my”可知，被吊在搬空的作者很害怕，告诉朋友说这超出了自己的能力范围，想要放弃。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我告诉迈克尔，我们应该坚强，坚持我们不应该轻易放弃的信念。A. enthusiastic热情的；B. tough坚强，艰苦的；C. helpful有帮助的；D. careful仔细的。根据后文“stick to the belief that we shouldn't give up easily”可知，作者曾对朋友说要坚强，坚持不应该轻易放弃的信念。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：正如你曾经告诉我的，你除了继续下去别无选择。A. break away逃跑；B. go ahead前进；C. watch out小心；D. give over交出。根据后文“you have no choice but to”以及“began to climb. I finally reached Michael.”可知，朋友对作者说除了继续前进，别无选择。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不得不调整自己。A. adore崇拜；B. guide指导；C. respect尊重；D. adjust调整。听了朋友的话，作者调整自己的情绪，继续往上攀岩。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：于是我鼓起勇气开始往上爬。A. talent才能；B. trust信任；C. courage勇气；D. passion热情。根据后文“and began to climb”可知，作者开始攀岩，说明找回了勇气。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：和迈克尔一起在山顶上欣赏着约塞米蒂山谷的美景，我为自己能做到这一点而感到自豪。A. concept概念；B. view风景，观点；C. remark评论；D. reputation名誉。根据后文“of Yosemite Valley at the top”可知，此处指约塞米蒂山谷山顶的风景。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：和迈克尔一起在山顶上欣赏着约塞米蒂山谷的美景，我为自己能做到这一点而感到自豪。A. got得到；B. learnt学习；C. understood理解；D. managed设法做成，管理。结合上文“of Yosemite Valley at the top with Michael, I felt proud that I had”可知，作者为自己设法爬到了山顶而自豪，manage it“完成”。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最重要的是，从那次经历中，我学到了我们不应该轻易放弃，每当我们遇到一些困难，努力工作最终会得到回报。A. consideration考虑；B. memory记忆；C. experience经历；D. hardship艰难。此处指作者从和朋友攀岩的这次经历中，学到了不应该轻易放弃的道理。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：最重要的是，从那次经历中，我学到了我们不应该轻易放弃，每当我们遇到一些困难，努力工作最终会得到回报。A. pay off取得回报；B. take off关闭；C. turn out结果是；D. break out爆发。结合上文作者努力攀登到山顶，欣赏到了美景，为自己自豪。由此可知，努力工作最终会得到回报。故选A。
四、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Drawing For Fun
You will learn some basic techniques using soft pencils. These and different types of paper are provided. Just bring yourself and a willingness to ''have a go''. This is a start-up day so people who have already attended courses should not apply.
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Focus On Landscapes
This course is designed for students who are familiar with painting in watercolours, but are having difficulty with some techniques. We will discuss choice of materials, colour mixing and other areas that may be raised.
The day will start with a demonstration, followed by a chance to paint outdoors. After a light lunch cooked in the studio, there will be a further practice session.
Time: 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Find Your Voice
You may feel you can’t sing or you may be a good singer who wants to develop singing skills. You will be shown how to sing correctly and how to project your voice. You may atend this course more than once and each time you will have a wonderful experience. Everyone can sing and it's great fun.
Time: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Music Takeaway
Get some friends, family or coworkers together for your own music course in a place of your choice, which could be your front room, basement or workplace. We send two guitar teachers to lead a one-day course for you in the sty le of music you prefer, such as rock, country, funk or blues.
Time: 2:30 PM-9:00 PM
36. Those who attend Drawing For Fun are required to_____________.
A. bring their own works
B. be a newcomer to the course
C. be good at watercolour painting
D. bring their own pencils and paper
37. What's the purpose of Focus On Landscapes
A. Paint outdoors.
B. Discuss the painting materials.
C. Improve the students painting techniques.
D. Teach how to start watercolour-painting.
38. Which course you can attend repeatedly
A. Find Your Voice.
B. Drawing For Fun.
C. Focus On Landscapes.
D. The Music Takeaway.
39. Which allows you to decide where the course is held
A. Find your Voice. B. Drawing For Fun.
C. The Music Takeaway. D. Focus On Landscapes.
40. What do the four courses have in common
A. All last a whole day. B. All offer free lunch.
C. All are related to the arts. D. All are open to all levels.
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. A 39. C 40. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四门和艺术相关的课程，以及每门课程的时间、特色和要求等。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据Drawing For Fun部分的so people who have already attended courses should not apply.(已经上过课的人不应该申请)可知，来上Drawing For Fun的学生应该是新到这里的学员。B. be a newcomer to the course(是课程的新人)符合以上说法，故选B项。
【37题详解】
推理判断题。根据Focus On Landscapes部分的This course is designed for students who are familiar with painting in watercolours, but are having difficulty with some techniques. (本课程是为那些熟悉水彩画，但在技巧方面还要问题的学生设计的。可知，这门课程是为熟悉水彩画的学生开设的。由此推测，课程的目的是为了提高学生的绘画技巧。C. Improve the students painting techniques.(提高学生的绘画技巧)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据Find Your Voice部分的You may attend this course more than once and each time you will have a wonderful experience. (你可以多次上该课程，并且每一次你都会有一个美妙的体验)可知，学员可以重复上Find Your Voice这门课程。A. Find Your Voice.符合以上说法，故选A项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Music Takeaway部分的Get some friends, family or coworkers together for your own music course in a place of your choice, which could be your front room, basement or workplace.(找一些朋友、家人或同事一起去你们自己选择的地方上课，可以是你的前厅，地下室或工作场所)可知，The Music Takeaway这项课程可以让学员自己选择上课的地点。 C. The Music Takeaway.符合以上说法，故选C项。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据每部分的小标题Drawing For Fun，Focus On Landscapes，Find Your Voice，和The Music Takeaway可知，所有的课程都和艺术有关。C. All are related to the arts.(所有课程都和艺术有关)符合以上说法，故选C项。
B
For years and years people have been saying that the railways are dead.“We can do without railways.” people say, as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow ,that they lose money and that they’re dying. But this is far from the truth. In these days of expensive oil, the railways have become highly competitive(变得很有竞争力)with motorcars and planes. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they’re cheaper than planes. And they have much in common with planes. A plane goes in a straight line and so does a railway. What is more, it takes you from the heart of a city into the heart of another. It doesn’t leave you as plane does, miles and miles from the city center. It doesn’t hold you up as a car does in endless traffic jams. And a single train can carry goods which a plane or motorcar could never do.
Far from being dead, the railways are much alive, Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey, where else can you eat well, sleep in comfort, feel safe and enjoy the scene while you are traveling at high speed at the same time And we are only at the beginning, for we have just entered the age of super fast trains, trains traveling at 150 miles an hour and more .Soon we will be wondering why we have spent so much on motorcars or planes.
41. Some people think the railways are unnecessary for many reasons except that_____
A. planes and motorcars have taken the place of trains
B. oil is expensive today
C. trains are slow
D. railways lose money
42. The writer’s idea seems to be that ________
A. we can do without railways
B. trains have much in common with motorcars and planes
C. motorcars and planes are not as good as trains
D. trains are as good as motorcars and planes
43. According to the writer, which of the following is NOT true
A. It is cheaper to travel by train than by plane.
B. The railway station is usually at the center of a city .
C. When you get off the plane, you’ll find yourself right in the city center.
D. No motorcar or plane can carry as many goods as trains does.
44. The writer thinks that the railway, far from being dead, are much alive because ________.
A. we can have a smooth and untroubled journey B. we’ll travel cheaply
C. we start to travel in super fast trains D. all of the above
45. The best title for this passage may be “________”.
A. Not the End but the Beginning
B. Which is the Best: Train, Motorcar or Plane
C Trains are More Competitive than Motorcars or Planes
D. Oh, Super-fast Train
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. D 45. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述作者列举了一些现代火车的长处和飞机及汽车的一些短处，只是说明在油价昂贵的今天，火车和飞机及汽车相比也还是有竞争力的，火车没有结束而是刚刚开始。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“ “We can do without railways.” people say, as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow ,that they lose money and that they’re dying. （“我们没有铁路也行。”人们说，好像汽车和飞机已经使铁路变得没有必要了。我们总是听说火车速度慢，赔钱，快结束了。）”由此可知现在的油价昂贵不是铁路变得没有必要了的原因，故选B。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“But this is far from the truth. In these days of expensive oil, the railways have become highly competitive(变得很有竞争力)with motorcars and planes. （但事实并非如此。在油价昂贵的今天，铁路已成为汽车和飞机的竞争对手。）”由此推断作者认为铁路和汽车，飞机一样好，故选D。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It doesn’t leave you as plane does, miles and miles from the city center. （它不像飞机那样把你留在离市中心有好几英里的地方。）”由此可知，飞机一般都停的离市中心很远，故选C。
【44题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“In these days of expensive oil, the railways have become highly competitive(变得很有竞争力)with motorcars and planes. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they’re cheaper than planes. （在油价昂贵的今天，铁路已成为汽车和飞机的竞争对手。如果你想把人或货物从一个地方运送到另一个地方，它们比飞机便宜。）”和最后一段“Far from being dead, the railways are much alive, Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey, where else can you eat well, sleep in comfort, feel safe and enjoy the scene while you are traveling at high speed at the same time And we are only at the beginning, for we have just entered the age of super fast trains, trains traveling at 150 miles an hour and more .（现代铁路非但没有结束，反而充满了生机。现代铁路给你带来了一个平稳、不麻烦的旅程，还有什么地方能让你在高速旅行的同时吃得好、睡得舒服、感觉安全、欣赏风景呢 我们现在才刚刚开始，因为我们刚刚进入了高速火车的时代，火车以每小时150英里甚至更多的速度行驶。）”由此可知ABC都是作者认为火车仍然非常活跃的原因，故选D。
【45题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Far from being dead, the railways are much alive, Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey, where else can you eat well, sleep in comfort, feel safe and enjoy the scene while you are traveling at high speed at the same time And we are only at the beginning, for we have just entered the age of super fast trains, trains traveling at 150 miles an hour and more .（现代铁路非但没有结束，反而充满了生机。现代铁路给你带来了一个平稳、不麻烦的旅程，还有什么地方能让你在高速旅行的同时吃得好、睡得舒服、感觉安全、欣赏风景呢 我们现在才刚刚开始，因为我们刚刚进入了高速火车的时代，火车以每小时150英里甚至更多的速度行驶。）”由此可知铁路不但没有结束，而是才刚刚开始，故选A。
C
Let me explain a bit by telling you where the challenge came from. I have many things in common with my dad, like music taste and sense of humour, but sadly reading isn't one of them. I can happily spend a whole day curled up with a book but my dad can't read a book for longer than about 5 minutes. He reads emails, websites and documents for work, but not books. I think that sitting down to read for just 15 minutes a day is a good, way to relax. Giving yourself a goal or a challenge is a good way to change a habit or achieve something, so why not try to create a new habit of reading
I know lots of people would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV. Everyone is different and has their own interests, but I think there are lots of benefits from reading, which screen-based activities (games, films, TV) don't have.
One thing I personally love about reading, is being transported to another world. I often forget the time or thing that are going on around me! Reading is a great way to switch off before you go to bed, so you can truly relax. I know you can be transported to a different world in a film or a TV show, but I think books do it better. While watching a film, I often talk to my flatmates, send texts, or paint my nails. A book, on the other hand commands your full attention.
Reading gives you the chance to get to know hundreds of new people! It also teaches you to see things from other people's point of view, and understand other people's decisions or opinions. With a book, you can hear everything a character is thinking or feeling—you really can be inside someone else's head!
So give it a go! Take 15 minutes when you're waking up, going to bed, eating lunch, or having a coffee. If you read a lot, why not try 15 minutes of an English book, or pass the challenge on to someone else Good luck, and happy reading.
46. What can we learn about the author's father from Paragraph 1
A. He is kind-hearted. B. He lacks humour.
C. He has a gift for singing. D. He doesn't like reading.
47. Why is the author fond of reading
A. Because she bears too much pressure.
B. Because it benefits her a lot.
C. Because it's the best way to kill time.
D. Because she hates to be in front of the TV or computers.
48. What is the difference between reading and watching TV according to the author
A. Reading needs more attention than watching TV does.
B. Watching TV makes one more relaxed than reading does.
C. Reading can widen people's interest while watching TV can't.
D. Watching TV brings one to a different world while reading doesn't.
49. How does the author develop Paragraph 4
A. By listing benefits of reading books. B. By shown the urgency of reading books.
C. By analyzing various characters in books. D. By stressing the convenience of reading.
50. What's the best title for the text
A. Reading helps to relax B. Is reading really challenging
C. The 15 minute reading challenge D. The gap between my father and me
【答案】46. D 47. B 48. A 49. A 50. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。作者通过列举阅读的好处，呼吁人们养成阅读的习惯，尝试15分钟阅读挑战，并把这种阅读习惯传递给其他人。
【46题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“my dad can't read a book for longer than about 5 minutes”和“He reads emails, websites and documents for work, but not books.”可知，我的爸爸不会读一本书超过约五分钟的时间，他为了工作阅读电子邮件、网站和文件，但不读书。由此可推断出，作者的父亲不喜欢读书。故选D项。
【47题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段关键句“Everyone is different and has their own interests, but I think there are lots of benefits from reading, which screen-based activities (games, films, TV) don't have.”可知，作者认为读书有很多好处。再根据第三段段首句One thing I personally love about reading, is being transported to another world.和第四段段首句Reading gives you the chance to get to know hundreds of new people!可知，作者喜欢读书是因为读书可以把你传送的另外一个世界，可以给你机会认识成百上千的新朋友，这些都是作者认为读书可以带来的好处。由此可推断出，作者喜欢阅读，是因为阅读对她而言有很多好处。故选B项。
【48题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段关键句“While watching a film, I often talk to my flatmates, send texts, or paint my nails. A book, on the other hand commands your full attention.”可知，当看电影的时候，我经常和室友聊天、发短信或者涂指甲。但是读书时需要你全神贯注。由此可推断出，阅读比看电视需要更多的注意力。故选A项。
【49题详解】
推理判断题。分析第四段内容，Reading gives you the chance to get to know hundreds of new people!告诉我们阅读可以给你机会认识成百上千的新朋友；It also teaches you to see things from other people's point of view, and understand other people's decisions or opinions告诉我们阅读可以教会我们从其他人的角度看东西；With a book, you can hear everything a character is thinking or feeling—you really can be inside someone else's head!告诉我们在阅读中，你可以听到角色的想法和感受，综上所述，第四段内容主要是列举了读书的好处。由此可推断出，作者是通过列举读书的好处来展开第四段内容的。故选A项。
【50题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，作者主要是通过列举读书的好处来呼吁我们养成阅读的习惯。根据最后一段关键句“So give it a go! Take 15 minutes when you're waking up, going to bed, eating lunch, or having a coffee.”可知，作者呼吁我们尝试每天花费十五分钟时间阅读，在我们醒着的时候，要睡觉的时候，吃午饭时或喝咖啡时。The 15 minute reading challenge意为“15分钟阅读挑战”，符合文章主旨和作者的写作意图。故选C项。
D
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Near the small town of Grottoes, Virginia, a narrow dirt road goes from the house of Stephen Curry’s grandfather to the woods nearby. A far cry from the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was along this road that Stephen’s grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole.
Like his father, basketball star Dell Cury, Stephen spent many childhood hours playing on this muddy basketball court. He probably didn’t realise it at the time, but it was where he learnt to be creative and flexible as a player. You see, with every shot, the weak plastic backboard gave way. The bumps and rocks that lined the road under the basket caused the ball to bounce in all directions. Knowing where the ball would go wasn’t easy. He had to adjust his own playing style as a result. Shooting with great accuracy was another thing he learnt. Only shots perfectly aimed at its centre went into the heavy, thick basket. In this way, practising day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills.
Despite his father’s successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father’s footsteps. But Stephen carried on. Playing basketball was his dream. He would not give up. He finally ended up playing college ball at a small, little-known school, Davidson College, not too far from where he lived. His creativity and perseverance made him Davidson’s star player.
Selected for the NBA in 2009, Stephen joined the Golden State Warriors. He performed beyond everyone’s expectations with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts. In 2015, Stephen won his first NBA championship, and he led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
After receiving the Most Valuable Player award for two years in row, Stephen explained his philosophy, “I never really set out to change the game... What I wanted to do was just be myself... I know it inspires a lot of the next generation, a lot of people who love the game of basketball to value the skill of it, value the fact that you can work every single day to get better. You’ve got to be able to put in the time and the work. That’s how I got here. That’s how I continue to get better every single day.” Inspiring others to believe in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people thing of you does not have to influence what you become. Through self-belief, hard work, perseverance and some help from an old hoop, he has shown that anything is possible.
51. What’s Stephen’s first basket
A. A second-hand basket bought by his grandfather.
B. A piece of plastic attached to a telephone pole.
C. A new one built in the woods nearby.
D. A wooden one picked up behind the house.
52. How did Stephen Curry settle the problem that it was hard to know where the ball would go
A. To play in a small court.
B. To adjust his own style.
C. To strengthen the plastic backboard.
D. To bounce the ball in all directions.
53. Why was he thought to be a failure as a basketball player by many people
A. Because his father was too excellent.
B. Because he ended up playing at a small little-known team.
C. Because he was far from a well-built player.
D. Because he came from a small town far away.
54. How did Stephen Curry win other’s recognition
A. With his accurate shooting and continuous efforts.
B. By joining the Golden State Warriors.
C. By following in his father’s footsteps.
D. With the help of his grandfather.
55. What’s the author's purpose in writing the passage
A. To explain why Stephen Curry was doubted by many people.
B. To inform people about Stephen Curry’s basketball skills.
C. To inspire people with Stephen Curry’s determination to succeed.
D. To tell what Stephen Curry has achieved during his career.
【答案】51. B 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Stephen Curry通过自信、努力、毅力和来自别人的帮助，最终成为了一名优秀的篮球运动员的故事。
【51题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“A far cry from the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was along this road that Stephen’s grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole.(与美国国家篮球协会明亮的灯光和闪亮的球场截然不同的是，史蒂芬的祖父沿着这条路，用一块塑料绑在电话线杆上，做了一个简单的篮子)”可知，Stephen的第一个篮子是电线杆上的一块塑料。故选B项。
【52题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Knowing where the ball would go wasn’t easy. He had to adjust his own playing style as a result.(要知道球要去哪里并不容易。结果，他不得不调整自己的打球风格)”可知，为了解决难以判断球的运动方向的问题，Stephen不得不调整自己的打球风格。故选B项。
【53题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Despite his father’s successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father’s footsteps.(尽管他父亲事业有成，但很多人，包括他高中时的队友和教练，都认为斯蒂芬太矮、太瘦、太弱，无法追随他父亲的脚步)”可知，由于自身体格身高问题，Stephen被许多人认为是失败的。故选C项。
【54题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“He performed beyond everyone’s expectations with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts. (他精准的投篮和不断的努力使他的表现超出了每个人的预期)”可知，Stephen Curry用他精准的投篮和不断的努力得到了其他人的认可。故选A项。
【55题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Inspiring others to believe in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people thing of you does not have to influence what you become. (激励别人相信自己，斯蒂芬·库里就是一个活生生的例子，别人对你的看法并不会影响你成为什么样的人)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了用Stephen Curry成功的决心来激励人们。故选C项。
第II卷 非选择题（共45分）
五、单词拼写（共10小题，每题1分，共10分）
56. What you have achieved is beyond our _________(预期)（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】expectations
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：你取得的成绩超出了我们的预期。作beyond 的宾语用名词，“预期”是可数名词expectation，此处由our修饰用名词复数，故填expectations。
57. Their__________(批评) did not discourage me. Instead, I worked even harder. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】criticism
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他们的批评并没有使我气馁。相反，我更加努力地工作。根据汉语提示“批评”，可知应填名词criticism，作主语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填criticism。
58. We__________(很少) think of how it affects the environment and humankind. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】rarely
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：我们很少想到它是如何影响环境和人类的。根据汉语提示“很少”可知应填副词rarely，修饰动词think，故填rarely。
59. The performance of the band left a deep_______(impress) on all of us.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】impression
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：乐队的表演给我们留下了深刻的印象。空处作宾语，表示“印象”应用名词impression，冠词提示用单数。故填impression。
60. She went to the party wearing a _________(spot) shirt. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】spotted
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她穿着一件有斑点的衬衫去参加聚会。修饰后文名词shirt应用形容词spotted，作定语。故填spotted。
61. Julia is not satisfied with her new__________(雇主). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】employer
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：茱莉亚对她的新雇主并不满意。设空处作介词的宾语，应用名词形式，根据汉语提示，故填employer。
62. Cloning plants is simple while cloning animals is very_________(复杂的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】complicated##complex
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：克隆植物很简单，而克隆动物却很复杂。根据汉语提示“复杂的”以及上文系动词is可知此处要用形容词complicated/complex作表语。故填complicated/complex。
63. Dreams can be a rich source of ______________(灵感) for an artist. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】inspiration
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：梦境可以是艺术家丰富的灵感来源。根据汉语提示“灵感”可知应填名词inspiration，作宾语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填inspiration。
64. Lack of traffic is one of the ________ (幸事) of country life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】blessings
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：乡村生活的好处之一就是没有那么熙熙攘攘的交通。根据汉语提示可知，blessing幸事，可数名词，符合题意；one of+可数名词复数，表示“……之一”。故填blessings。
65. Her______(温和) of manner impressed me a lot. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】gentleness
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她温柔的举止给我留下了很深的印象。根据汉语提示“温和”可知应填名词gentleness，作主语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填gentleness。
六、阅读表达(满分10分)
阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。
I was still a fresh graduate from high school; I got a chance to work. During my first day of work, I came early. I was the first one to arrive in the office. Perhaps it was due to excitement, I had performed well in my given tasks. Everything went smoothly in my work. The passion when I started was still the same passion I am feeling until now. Furthermore, I didn’t forget to do well in my studies. In fact, I still managed to review my notes, to become active in classes and to score high in tests.
I had learned new things as I started working there. Dealing and interacting with people were some of the remarkable learning I had. Moreover, it was also very fulfilling when I had helped my parents diminish their finances in my own ways.
It is not that easy to study while working. There are truly pressures in between them. Sometimes, deadlines of the school project and errands(差事) from the boss go together. Sometimes, there are misunderstandings between colleagues. There are just some sacrifices and challenges of becoming a working student.
Yet, it is my will and I am very happy with it because I am learning and growing. They say, “You can’t serve two masters at a time. ” It is possible, but it is a challenge. I know that I can balance studies and work. Moreover, I know that I can still keep my relationships with my family, friends and loved ones. I know that I can still share my talents despite my busy life. I just enjoy everything because every moment of being a working student is a truly remarkable experience.
66. What did the author learn from work according to the text (no more than 5 words)
67. What is the meaning of the underlined word “diminish” in Paragraph 2 (one word)
68. Why is it not easy for the author to study while working (no more than 10 words)
69. Why is the author satisfied with his becoming a working student ( no more than 8 words)
70. Would you like to be a working student Why or why not (no more than 30 words)
【答案】66. Dealing and interacting with people.
67. Reduce/Decrease/Lessen/Decline/Relieve/Moderate.
68. Because there are truly pressures between work and study.
69. Because he is learning and growing.
70. (答案不唯一)Yes, I’d like to. Because it can help me learn to deal and interact with people and accumulate working experience, which does good to my future career. /No, I’d rather not. Because as a student, I should concentrate on my study instead of being disturbed by work.
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者第一次开始工作时的感受和体会，作者学到了与人打交道和互动，虽然一边工作一边学习不是一件容易的事，但是作者也很高兴自己在学习和成长。
【66题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第二段中“I had learned new things as I started working there. Dealing and interacting with people were some of the remarkable learning I had.(当我开始在那里工作时，我学到了新的东西。与人打交道和互动是我学到的一些了不起的东西)”作者从工作中学到了与人打交道和互动。故答案为Dealing and interacting with people.
【67题详解】
考查词义猜测。根据第二段中“I had learned new things as I started working there.(当我开始在那里工作时，我学到了新的东西)”以及画线词上文“Moreover, it was also very fulfilling when I had helped my parents”和后文“their finances in my own ways.”可知，作者找到了工作，所以觉得能用自己的方式帮助我的父母减少经济开支，对此感到很满足。画线词意思为“减少，下降”。故答案为Reduce/Decrease/Lessen/Decline/Relieve/Moderate.
【68题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第三段中“It is not that easy to study while working. There are truly pressures in between them.(一边工作一边学习不是一件容易的事。两者之间确实存在压力)”可知，作者一边工作一边学习不容易，因为工作和学习之间确实存在压力。故答案为Because there are truly pressures between work and study.
【69题详解】
考查细节理解。根据最后一段中“Yet, it is my will and I am very happy with it because I am learning and growing.(然而，这是我的意愿，我很高兴，因为我在学习和成长)”可知，作者对他成为一个打工的学生感到满意，因为他在学习和成长。故答案为Because he is learning and growing.
【70题详解】
本题为开放性题目，言之有理即可，答案不唯一。题干问：你想成为一个打工的学生吗？为什么或为什么不？可回答：是的，我想。因为它可以帮助我学会与人打交道和互动，积累工作经验，这对我未来的职业生涯是有好处的。/不，我不想。因为作为一名学生，我应该集中精力学习，而不是被工作打扰。故答案为Yes, I’d like to. Because it can help me learn to deal and interact with people and accumulate working experience, which does good to my future career. /No, I’d rather not. Because as a student, I should concentrate on my study instead of being disturbed by work.
七、书面表达（满分25分）
71. 假设你是某大学的学生李津，你校英语俱乐部将选举新一届副主席，负责规划、组织俱乐部的相关活动，你欲参选，请按以下提示，写一篇竞选演讲稿。
个人的优势介绍（如性格、特长等）
组织活动的设想（如举办讲座、演讲比赛、英语晚会等）
表达竞选的愿望。
注意：
1.词数不少于100；
2.可适当的加入细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯；
3.开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：副主席：vice president 竞选： run for
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【答案】Good afternoon, my dear friends
My name is Li Jin, an outgoing boy being good at getting along with both teachers and students. I’m fond of taking part in various kinds of activities as well as organizing them, so now I’d like to run for vice president of our English Club.
If I have the honor to win the election, I’ll try to organize activities related to English as many and colorful as possible in our college, such as English lectures, English parties etc. Meanwhile, English debate competitions and English speech contests between colleges will attract a large number of students, too, from which we could benefit much in improving our English level.
I would appreciate it if I could be given the chance to serve the students, and I’ll go all out to do it well.
Thank you!
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假设你是某大学的学生李津，你校英语俱乐部将选举新一届副主席，负责规划、组织俱乐部的相关活动，你欲参选，请按以下提示，写一篇竞选演讲稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
诚挚的：be good at→ do well in
参加：take part in → attend
和……相关：related to→ bound up with
同时：meanwhile→ at the same time
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：My name is Li Jin, an outgoing boy being good at getting along with both teachers and students.
拓展句：My name is Li Jin, an outgoing boy, who is good at getting along with both teachers and students.
【点睛】【高分句型1】If I have the honor to win the election, I’ll try to organize activities related to English as many and colorful as possible in our college, such as English lectures, English parties etc.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句）
【高分句型2】Meanwhile, English debate competitions and English speech contests between colleges will attract a large number of students, too, from which we could benefit much in improving our English level.（运用了介词+which引导的非限制性定语从句）
