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第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. I’m Li Hua. It’s my great honor to say something about the global water shortage.
That’s all. Thank you.
第二节（满分 25 分）
Sad and hopeless, I called a woman at the nonprofit National AIDS Support.
Now, I am also working at the nonprofit organization.
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22021-2022 学年第一学期期末六校联合调研试题
英语试题 答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1～5 BBCAB 6～10 BABAC 11～15 AABBB 16～20 BCACB
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
A: ACB B: BCAC C: CADD D: BABC
七选五： ECDFG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41—45 CADBB 46—50 DACAB 51—55 CCABB
第二节（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. preparations 57. have been researching 58. definitely 59. where 60. out
61. a 62. evaluation 63. before 64. What 65. designed
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
One possible version：
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. I’m Li Hua. It’s my great honor to say something about the global water shortage and ways of dealing with it.
As we know, the global water shortage is becoming increasingly severe due to several factors. Therefore, it’s high time we did something about it.
Firstly, an effective way, I think, is to reserve water in a scientific way for future use. Besides, new methods need to be developed to use the existing water resources, for example, turning sea water into fresh water. Last but not least, it’s everyone’s responsibility to make good use of water, such as recycling and saving water in our daily life.
In conclusion, people around the world should be aware of the real situation of water shortage, protecting water with no efforts spared.
That’s all. Thank you.
评分标准：
背景 2’
措施至少 3 点，每点 3’
结束语 2’
连接手段 2’
书写酌情扣 1-2’
第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
One possible version:
Sad and hopeless, I called a woman at the nonprofit National AIDS Support. Over the years, the memory of that day was still fresh. Identifying with me, she kept me on the phone for hours, drawing me from the boarder of breakdown and telling
me everything was bound to turn better. That day, she saved me, let me out of grief and rekindled my confidence in life. That day, an idea struck me that ignorance was terrifying than AIDS. That day, I knew I had to do something. (75words)
Now, I am also working at the nonprofit organization. The seed secretly buried in my heart many years ago has eventually come up. I am completely buried in my work, bringing AIDS to light. Websites, social media and speech stages are all my battlefield to publicize the knowledge of AIDS and fight against prejudice to the victims. I am delighted to see more and more people come to believe in me, leaving ignorance behind. Father did not want to call attention to AIDS. I do. (76 words)
一、评分原则
本题总分为 25 分，按七个档次进行评分。
评分时，主要从内容、语言表达和篇章结构三个方面考查，具体为：
续写内容的质量、续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。
所使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
评分时，应先根据作答的整体情况确定其所属的档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次， 最后给分。
评分时还应注意:
词数少于 120 的，酌情扣分；
单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑，英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受；
书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。
二、各档次给分范围和要求第七档（22-25 分）
—创造了丰富、合理的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完整，与原文情境融洽度高:
—使用了多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，表达流畅，语言错误很少，且完全不影响理解:
—自然有效地使用了段落间、句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，前后呼应，意义连贯。 第六档（18-21 分）
—创造了比较丰富、合理的内容，比较有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文情境融洽度较高:
—使用了比较多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，表达比较流畅，有个别错误，但不影响理解:
—比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。 第五档（15-17 分）
—创造了基本合理的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，与原文情境相关:
—使用了比较恰当的词汇和语法结构，表达方式不够多样性，表达有些许错误，但基本不影响理解:
—使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。 第四档（11-14 分）
—创造了基本完整的故事内容，但有的情节不够合理或逻辑性不强，与原文情境基本相关:
—使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有部分语言错误和不恰当之处，个别部分影响理解:
—尚有语句衔接的意识，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。 第三档（6-10 分）
—内容和逻辑上有一些重大问题，续写不够完整，与原文有一定程度脱节:
—所用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多且比较低级，影响理解:
—未能有效地使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰，意义欠连贯。 第二档（1-5 分）
—内容和逻辑上有较多重大问题，或有部分内容抄自原文，续写不完整，与原文情境基本脱节:
—所使用的词汇非常有限，语法结构单调，错误极多，严重影响理解:
—几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。 第一档 0 分
—未作答:所写内容太少或无法看清以致无法评判:所写内容全部抄自原文或与题目要求完全不相关。 三、本文表达方向：重燃希望---宣传 AIDS（或从事与 AIDS 有关的工作）
听力原文
Text 1
M: Hi, Anne. The music festival begins on May 28th and tickets go on sale on the 6th. Are you interested in going
W: Sure. Actually, the organizer is coming to our school on the 10th. (1) I’d like to get more information from him before I buy tickets.
Text 2
W: That chocolate cake looks delicious. Aren’t you going to have some with me
M: Well, that was a huge meal we just had, and I’m trying to watch my weight. But I suppose birthdays only happen once a year. (2)
Text 3
M: Mom, will you come and play a game with me
W: Can you just rest and be quiet I have to hand in this report tomorrow and I need to concentrate on writing it. (3)
M: Sorry, Mom. Can I have some of that cake you baked
Text 4
W: What a day! I was up at 5:00 a.m. and I haven’t stopped working since then. I can’t keep my eyes open now. M: Oh dear, you must be too tired. Get some rest and I’ll wake you when dinner’s ready. (4)
Text 5
W: The weather today is looking awful. Are you sure you still want to go to the national park
M: It’s supposed to clear up at lunch. Besides, there won’t be any people there because they thought the weather would be bad all day. (5)
Text 6
M: I’m so sure I left the book on the table in our room before leaving. (7) It’s not there anymore. I asked Jim if he had seen it, but he said no. Where could it have gone (7)
W: Maybe you’re mistaking where you kept it. Don’t you usually read outside in the yard on Sundays It’s possible you forgot to bring it inside. (7)
M: I hope that’s not the case. I’ll go check right now, but it rained all day yesterday. If the book has been outside since morning, it’ll be ruined by now. I need it for tomorrow’s lecture.
W: I suppose you’ll have to make another trip to the bookstore today, then.
Text 7
M: The first thing you must do when you arrive in China is go to the police station. (8) This is required for everyone staying longer than several months.
W: I remember. There was the same rule when I went to college there. (8)
M: After that, you should find a hotel for a few nights. W: Where would you recommend
M: What kind of area do you want Do you want to live near entertainment facilities I’d recommend Area 1 of the city. (9)
W: No, I’d just like to stay somewhere quiet.
M: Well, that would be Area 2. If you want somewhere cheaper, try Area 3.
W: I’ll read some reviews online and then decide. Maybe I can find a discount. M: When will you leave
W: In two weeks before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
M: You’d better hurry, then. Hotels get busy before the holidays.
Text 8
W: Hello, welcome to Marriot Hotel. (10) How can I help you today M: Checking in please. (10)
W: Certainly, sir. Can I take the name or booking reference
M: My company booked it for me. It should be under Lloyds Bank. (11)
W: And your name M: Martin Trask.
W: I have you staying for two nights. Is that correct M: No, it should be three.
W: Not a problem, I’ll get that extended. Have you stayed with us before M: No, I have not.
W: So breakfast is served on the first floor in the main restaurant. Here you will also find a bar that is open 24 hours a day. (12) There’s also a rooftop bar open from 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
M: I bet you get some good views from up there.
W: The best. There’s also a pool and a gym on the third level. M: I might try the pool before my first meeting tomorrow.
W: It looks like everything is already paid for. Can I help you with anything else M: No, thank you.
Text 9
M: Hey, do you want to go ahead of me (13)
W: Sure, but you’ve been waiting for 20 minutes.
M: Yeah, but I still can’t decide what style I want. (13)
W: Who are you waiting for
M: Whoever is ready first, I guess.
W: Your first time at this place I’ve been coming here for years, and usually go to Tony. (14) But trust me, Lorraine is the best for men’s hair.
M: Really I think that guy is pretty good too, the one who’s giving that short man a crew cut.
W: I’m not too familiar with men’s styles. Crew cut is when it’s long on the top and short on the sides, right (15)
M: Not quite — it’s short on both. (15) Think it’ll look good on me W: Hmm, I don’t know. It’s tough to picture.
M: Or maybe I should ask for a new color W: Ha-ha, not sure it would suit you.
M: Why not A suit like this with some light hair like yours, or maybe green.
W: Do you think your firm or college would be OK with that Where do you work or study (16)
M: I just started at an ad agency. (16) It’s my first week.
W: How is that I’ve been thinking about getting into the industry. M: Different from what you’d probably think.
W: Looks like the crew cut guy — it’s Joe, by the way — is done. You’re up. M: Give me your number. We should meet for a drink.
Text 10
The argumentative essay is a very interesting type of essay. The point of an argumentative essay is basically to make an argument. You are not telling the reader about something new or describing anything. Instead, you have to convince them about something. (17) A good argument must be clear and logical. (18) Indeed, many Chinese students find it difficult to write good essays in schools and universities in America. It is not because there is no history of essays in China. Rather, there is a very long history of essays. But they have their own unique features. Primarily, Chinese students are used to the kind of essays that put the writer’s argument at the end. The first several parts introduce the
topic or different views. (19) These lead to a turn, which introduces conflict and different aspects. Finally, these are concluded. In America, most teachers like essays that state the conclusion of the argument in the first paragraph. (19)
(20) While some people might regard many Chinese students’ essays as badly written, it is important to remember that they are actually written very well according to Chinese style. Therefore, it is essential to point out early how the Western style is different. Once the Chinese students know about the differences, they can easily adapt their writing to the correct cultural context.2021-2022 学年第一学期期末六校联合调研试题高二英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 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，你都有 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。
When will the woman meet the organizer
A. On the 6th. B. On the 10th. C. On the 28th.
What will the man probably do next
A. Eat a huge meal. B. Have some cake. C. Buy a birthday gift.
Why can’t the woman play with the boy
She needs to bake a cake.
She needs to take a break.
She needs to finish some work.
What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Co-workers. C. Boss and worker.
What’s the reason that the man think they should go to the park today
The park is clean.
The crowds are small.
The weather is nice all day.
第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6、7 题。
How does the man feel
A. Relaxed. B. Worried. C. Angry.
Where does the woman think the book might be
A. In the yard. B. In the school. C. In their room.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
What was the woman doing in China before
A. Working. B. Studying. C. Traveling.
Which area would probably have an amusement park
A. Area 1. B. Area 2. C. Area 3.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
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Where does the conversation probably take place
In the hotel bar.
In a hotel room.
At the hotel check-in desk.
What company does the man work for
A. Lloyds Bank. B. Marriot Hotel. C. Trask Restaurant.
When is the main bar open
All day.
From 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
From 2:00 p.m. until midnight.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
Why does the man want the woman to go ahead of him
He is waiting for his hairstylist.
He’s not sure which style to get.
He wants to get her phone number.
Who is probably the best for women’s hair
A. Joe. B. Tony. C. Lorraine.
What is a crew cut
Long on the sides and the top.
Short on the sides and the top.
Short on the sides and long on the top.
Where does the man work
A. At a school. B. At an ad company. C. At a barber shop.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
What is basically the most important to an argumentative essay
To raise questions at first.
To describe something in detail.
To convince readers of something.
What makes a good argument according to the speaker
A. Its clear logic. B. Its new stories. C. Its interesting topic.
How are Western essays different from Chinese
A. In length. B. In topic. C. In structure.
What would an American teacher expect in the first paragraph of an essay
Different viewpoints.
The writer’s argument.
The supporting details.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Award-winning author, Sandy Lynne Holman, is visiting our community.
We need your support!
We are very excited to announce that we are in the process of inviting Sandy Lynne Holman, the well-known author of Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad , to visit our community. Sandy is a dynamic speaker who has the special gift of connecting with people of all backgrounds, especially the youth. We would like to have Sandy work with our organization so that our youth can benefit from all she has to offer. Sandy focuses on teaching young people to respect their elders, those who come from different backgrounds, and to learn about the world through literature. Her work has been honored in the School Library Journal, Writer’s Digest, The Los Angeles Times, and “The Today Show”. She has an excellent reputation for making the day an exciting experience for all.
We are asking for your help in bringing Sandy to our community by making a small financial or material donation. Your organization can make contributions towards her speaking fee, hotel room, transportation, and meals. In addition, or alternatively, you can make contributions towards the purchase of some of her books for our youth.
We are inviting the media to participate in our visit with Sandy. Organizations that make contributions towards Sandy’s visit will have an opportunity for acknowledgment and positive exposure in the media. We will also send a note home to parents acknowledging any donations we have received.
If you would like to support our special day with Sandy, please call us or you may also contact the publisher and ask for Mark Miller. Sandy will also be autographing (在……上签名) children’s books and she can make a personalized comment on behalf of the donating organization, if desired.
What will Sandy be expected to do
A. To deliver a lecture. B. To make a donation.
C. To attend “The Today Show”. D. To visit elders at their homes.
What kind of support will be needed
Advertising Sandy’s visit.
Making a personalized comment.
Buying the youth some of Sandy’s books.
Trying to be a volunteer in the community.
Who might be the author of the text
A social media reporter.
A member of the community.
A writer of children’s books.
An excellent youth speaker.
B
The Gurugram-based startup Rivigo was founded in 2014 by Deepak Garg. The central objective of the now billion-dollar company was to create a model where no truck driver would drive for more than 5-6 hours at a stretch and would reach home the same day.
Looking to build a company, Deepak realized that the rise of e-commerce had dramatically increased the demand for trucks, yet in India the industry was struggling with a shortage of drivers. How could this be in a country of over a billion people with a high unemployment rate --- despite healthy wages for truck drivers
To solve this puzzle, Deepak visited small villages where many truck drivers could be found. During his one-on-one conversations he discovered that since truck drivers are almost always on the road, they often develop bad habits such as heavy drinking. Partly because of this, few villagers wanted a son to become a truck driver or a daughter to marry one. What, then, was the solution Could it be to bring the drivers back to their homes every night That could work --- but how could he make it happen if a trucker’s trip took three or four days
A relay service, Deepak realized, could solve the problem. Effectively, he built truck stops four hours apart along a selected route. A driver could go from point A to point B, drop his truck there and pick up another truck to drive from B back to A. Another driver in turn would pick up the truck from B and take it to point C, and so on. This not only brought drivers home each night, but created great value for logistics (物流) companies. A truck that was previously used for only 10 to 12 hours a day, allowing drivers time to sleep and eat, could now operate for more than 20 hours, cutting total delivery times by almost half.
To be sure, there’s a lot of technology behind the scene. But the founder strongly believes being humane (人道的) above anything else is the biggest factor that distinguishes him from the common crowd.
What was the main purpose of Rivigo
To increase the sale of trucks.
To make truck driving more humane.
To help truck drivers get out of bad habits.
To establish a wider e-commerce network.
What is the root cause of the shortage of truck drivers
They earn a low wage.
They easily become unemployed.
They are often away from home.
They have to overwork frequently.
How can Deepak’s model benefit logistics companies
It makes better use of trucks.
It cuts the costs of hiring drivers.
It improves logistics technology greatly.
It saves them the trouble of building truck stops.
What is the message mainly expressed in Deepak’s story
Having a goal is vital to success.
Experience helps to promote excellence.
Positive thinking and action result in success.
One cannot succeed without time and practice.
C
“Eating together” is a statement that doctors use regularly when they talk with families about maintaining normal weight. Children who eat regular family meals tend to have lower rates of obesity. A new study takes a look at why.
A team led by Jerica Berg asked the families of 120 children to record eight days of meals. Berge’s team sorted the interactions occurring at the table into two broad groups --- those relating to the emotional atmosphere at the meal, such as how much the family members seemed to be enjoying the time together, and how many uncomfortable silences occurred --- and those involving food specially, such as how many unpleasant feelings emerged from discussions about food, and how much the parents controlled what and how much children ate.
Children who were overweight had family meals that included more negative emotional interactions compared to children who weren’t overweight. Their meals tended to have a warmer, more communicative atmosphere. For example, these children were encouraged to eat foods to get stronger or run faster, while heavier children experienced more negative pressures including threats and being made to feel guilty about those who can’t afford to eat three meals a day. If parents talk constantly throughout the meal about food, and lectured the children about homework or attempted to control what the children ate, the youngsters were also more likely to be heavy. Also, the researchers found heavier children tended to have shorter meals.
In the meantime, the current data suggests that simply sitting down at the same table at the same time isn’t enough to influence obesity. And it’s up to family doctors to help families understand how to take full advantage of breaking bread together.
What were sorted into two groups by Berge’s team
Foods served at three meals.
Conversations happening during dinner.
Features of family meals influencing weight.
Feelings emerging from discussions about food.
What did parents with non-obese children do at the table
They told the children to eat to get healthy.
They talked with the children about homework.
They lectured the children about treasuring food.
They asked the children to finish meals quickly.
What kind of tip should family doctors offer families
Cooking delicious meals.
Dieting in a healthy manner.
Creating shared conversation topics.
Making good use of dining together.
What is the best title for the text
How obesity spreads across family members
Why more children are becoming overweight
Why parents should eat together with children
How dining with parents affects obesity in kids.
D
At 3:30 a.m. EDT on April 19, the Ingenuity helicopter --- which landed on Mars with the Perseverance rover (漫游者) in February --- took off from the Martian surface. More importantly, it circled for about 30 seconds, three meters above the surface and came right back down again.
It may not sound like a huge achievement, but it is. Ingenuity’s flight is the first powered flight of an aircraft on another planet. It marks the milestone in the story of human space exploration.
There are several technological challenges to conduct helicopter flight in another world. First, and more significantly, helicopters need an atmosphere to fly. The blades (桨叶), or “rotors” of a helicopter must spin ( 旋 转 ) fast enough to generate a force called “lift”. But lift can only be generated in the presence of some kind of atmosphere. While Mars does have an atmosphere, it’s much, much thinner than Earth’s --- about 100 times thinner, in fact.
Flying Ingenuity in Mar’s atmosphere is therefore the equivalent ( 对 等 物 ) of flying a helicopter on Earth at a height of 100,000 feet. For reference, commercial aircraft fly between 30,000-40,000 feet above the Earth’s surface and the highest we’ve ever been in a helicopter on Earth is 42,000 feet.
Then there’s the Martian gravity to consider. It is about one-third the strength of gravity on Earth, which means we’d be able to lift Ingenuity with less power than would be required here. But while Mars’ gravity works to our advantage, this is cancelled out by the lack of atmosphere.
Even sending the signal for the flight to begin required a collection of advanced technology. While it only requires minutes for radio signals to travel between Earth and Mars, there was still a delay of hours for those signals to reach the helicopter.
All these things require Ingenuity to be light enough. Actually, it weighs less than 4 pounds,
stands just 1.6 feet tall, and carries batteries, heaters and sensors. Besides, its two rotors had to spin about 2,400 revolutions per minute — five times faster than on Earth.
When in flight, Ingenuity’s shadow gives the impression of oversized, four-winged dragonfly. But the tiny craft is set to make an enormous impact on space exploration. “Sojourner’s technical exposure in 1997 gave NASA the guarantee of future pilots. What the Ingenuity team has done has given us a new chance. I think that’s the way we build the future,” said JPL director Michael Watkins. In addition, Watkins believes that Ingenuity is expected to lay the foundation for more antigravity spacecraft capable of exploring other worlds in a totally new way.
Which of the following is of extraordinary significance according to the author
The Ingenuity helicopter landed on Mars successfully
The Ingenuity helicopter made its first flight on Mars.
The Ingenuity helicopter stayed on Mars for a long time
The Ingenuity helicopter travelled between Mars and Earth.
What can we learn about Mars’ atmosphere
It can hardly provide a lift for Ingenuity to fly.
It’s not safe for Ingenuity to fly high and fast.
It’s too thin to keep Ingenuity stable in the air.
It can only raise Ingenuity to a height of 100,000 feet.
What can we know from Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 6
How Ingenuity performed during the flight
Why Ingenuity’s flight on Mars is a big deal
How Ingenuity survived the tough conditions of Mars
What contributed to the successful flight of Ingenuity
Why did Michael Watkins mention Sojourner
To explain how its mission differs from Ingenuity’s.
To show technological progress in Mars exploration.
To stress the significance of Ingenuity’s flight on Mars.
To illustrate the impact of space exploration on future flight.
第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
On the last day of each year, it has become a ceremony for large crowds to gather in the brightly lit chaos of New York’s Times Square to ring in new beginnings. 36 At the stroke of midnight, the crowd erupts into loud cheers.
37 Because of the coronavirus pandemic, no one was allowed to gather in person, but there will be a virtual event for those wanting to watch it from home. This marked the first year
that crowds were prohibited from flocking to Times Square. Though the ball drop was canceled for two years during World War II, people still came to observe the tradition and hold a minute of silence.
Over the past century, the shining ball has evolved from an iron and wood cage decorated with light bulbs to a colorful crystal object. 38 The Times Square ball began thanks to a metalworker, named Jacob Starr and the former New York Times publisher, Adolph Ochs. In 1907 Ochs commissioned Starr, who worked for sign-making firm Strauss Signs to create a new visual display. The new concept was based on time balls, nautical ( 航海的) devices that had gained
popularity in the 19th century. As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators ( 领航员)
needed a standardized way to set their chronometers ( 精密计时表). Each day, harbors and observatories would raise and lower a metal ball at the same time to allow sailors to set their clocks to match the ball. 39
Though Manhattan had been partially lit by electricity since the early 1880s, half of the American homes were still lit by gas lights and candles until the 1920s. 40 It was instantly popular.
It seems you have time to change your life.
City officials banned fireworks after just a few years.
Last year, however, the Times Square ball dropped to empty streets.
Many people might wonder how this New Year’s Eve celebration started.
At 11:59 p.m. a shining ball drops down a pole, while attendees count down from 60.
Ochs was inspired by the Western Union Building, which dropped a time ball each day at noon.
The sight of a shining ball lowering down from the dark skies would have seemed fascinating.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For Adam Harvison, it all started with an electric wheelchair. He had 41 from his army career in 2013 with one goal: to work with other veterans ( 老 兵 ). He got a job helping 42 veterans in Las Vegas find housing.
Then came a phone call about the 43 . Someone wanted to donate it only to veterans in need. Adam made sure that happened. From there, word 44 . “People just started calling me,” Adam says. “Hospitals and other organizations say, ‘We have a used one. Can you use it ’ It all
45 the founding of Harvison House.”
Adam 46 this nonprofit organization in 2017 to provide low-income veterans with
47 for their homes. Adam and his team of volunteers 48 the donated items, clean and
repair them, and then send them to veterans in need.
While other organizations can provide them with 49 , they can’t always provide them with sofas, beds and kitchen tables, which are 50 parts of a home. “If someone just stares at four walls, they feel like they have nothing at all.” Adam says. “We give them a place where they feel 51 .”
After the donated furniture has been 52 , a photo of its new home is sent to the person who donated it, along with a letter of 53 . Adam believes that the personal 54 makes a difference. “We don’t 55 at all,” he says. “But within 20 minutes, I could get three phone calls with offers for furniture.”
41. A. escaped B. withdrawn C. retired D. rescued
42. A. homeless B. disabled C. elderly D. hopeless
43. A. television B. cupboard C. apartment D. wheelchair
44. A. exploded B. spread C. justified D. extended
45. A. adapted to B. contributed to C. benefited from D. resulted from
46. A. promoted B. described C. designed D. founded
47. A. furniture B. tools C. equipment D. decorations
48. A. recollect B. purchase C. collect D. transform
49.A. accommodation B. information C. approach D. access
50. A. domestic B. fundamental C. various D. satisfying
51. A. harmonious B. calm C. warm D. thoughtful
52. A. repaired B. expected C. delivered D. signaled
53. A. appreciation B. invitation C. introduction D. application
54. A. exposure B. touch C. recognition D. coverage
55. A. launch B. advertise C. excuse D. apologize
第二节（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is making 56 (prepare) for a moon landing, which will place its astronauts on the lunar surface.
According to Dong Nengli, head of the agency’s technology bureau, China’s space program planners and engineers 57 (research) the roadmap and technologies for the manned moon landing since 2016.
“Our astronauts will 58 (definite) touch down on the moon,” he told reporters.
China’s space authorities have a long-term plan to land astronauts on the moon, 59 at least one scientific station will be set up. They hope to use the manned missions to carry 60 scientific surveys and technological research, explore ways to develop lunar resources and strengthen the nation’s space capabilities.
Zhou Yanfei, deputy chief designer of China’s manned space program, said in September 2020 that the country has made 61 resolution to independently land astronauts on the moon because of its technologies, well-trained, innovative professionals and efficient research and 62 (evaluate) systems.
Toward that goal, Wang Yanan, editor-in-chief of Aerospace Knowledge magazine, said Chinese engineers need to build new, stronger carrier rockets and spacecraft 63 they arrange a moon-bound journey for Chinese astronauts.
“The nation’s current rockets and manned spaceships can’t send astronauts to the moon because they are not designed for such mission. 64 we need to design are a new rocket, a new spacecraft, a lunar landing capsule, and a new spacesuit fit for moon walk. We also need to upgrade our ground support system 65 (design) for operations in low-Earth orbit rather than on the lunar surface.” he said.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
假设你是李华，你校举办主题为“WATER FOR LIFE”的演讲比赛。请你根据以下图片提示，用英语写一篇发言稿。
注意：
根据图片的内容适当展开，以使行文连贯；
开头与结尾已写好，不计入总词数；
文中不能出现考生的具体信息。词数：100 左右
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. I’m Li Hua. It’s my great honor to say something about the global water shortage.
That’s all. Thank you.
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第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994 but I can remember my mother’s words as if it were yesterday: “Kerrel, I don’t want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him. ”
AIDS wasn’t something we talked about in my country when I was growing up. From then on, I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were not together any more, and my dad lived alone. For a while he could take care of himself. But when I was 12, his condition worsened. My father’s other children lived far away, so it fell to me to look after him. We couldn’t afford all the necessary medication for him, and because Dad was unable to work, I had no school supplies and often couldn’t even buy food for dinner. I would sit in class feeling completely lost. The teacher’s words muffled (低沉) as I tried to figure out how I was going to manage.
I did not share my burden with anyone. I had seen how people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed
at classmates who had parents with the disease. And even adults could be cruel. When my father was moved to the hospital, the nurses would leave his food on the bedside table even though he was too weak to feed himself.
I had known that he was going to die. But after so many years of keeping his condition a secret, I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days.
注意：1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Sad and hopeless, I called a woman at the nonprofit National AIDS Support.
Now, I am also working at the nonprofit organization.
