鄞州中学2021学年第一学期12月月考
高二英语试卷
第 I 卷 （选择题 共 95 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 20 分）
第一节 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。
1. What kind of shoes will the woman probably buy
A. Dress shoes. B. Soccer shoes. C. Tennis boots.
2. How does the woman sound
A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Attend a party. B. Call the Trumps. C.Get Michael’s number.
4 What are the speakers talking about
A. The weather. B. Writing skills. C. Weekend plans.
5. What is the woman complaining about
A. The busy line. B. The wrong food. C. The late delivery.
第二节 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。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
7. What does the man expect the woman to do
A. Pass on a message. B. Attend a meeting. C. Call him back.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。
8. What are grocery bags like compared with plastic ones
A. Lighter. B. Cheaper. C. Stronger.
9. How much can shoppers save by using every reusable bag
A. 3 cents. B. 10 cents. C. 15 cents.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. In America. B. In France. C. In China.
11. Why is the woman here
A. To pick up her son. B. To buy a piano. C. To give a class.
12. How far does the man live from here
A. Two blocks east. B. Five blocks west. C. Seven blocks north.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。
13. What is the woman doing right now
A. Doing a survey.
B. Going over the notes.
C. Taking part in a quiz show.
14. Who are the speakers
A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Reporters.
15. When did Iceland announce its ban against foreign fishermen
A. In 1973. B. In 1975. C. In 1980.
16. What did Iceland do in 2006
A. It started its first whale hunt.
B. It elected a woman president.
C. It allowed commercial whaling.
听下面一段独白, 回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。
17. What made the speaker decide to study psychology
A. Her family background.
B. Her observation of adults.
C. Her education at university.
18. Which group did the speaker study first
A. University students. B. Creative people. C. Ordinary people.
19. What can we learn from the “experience examining method”
A. People are happier when concentrating hard.
B. Creative people are happier than other people.
C. People’s happiness depends on who they are with.
20. What does the speaker think of her study
A. Disappointing. B. Confusing. C. Exciting.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）
第一节（共10个小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation(住处) and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice and to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.
Meal Plans Available
◇Continental Breakfast
◇Breakfast and Dinner
◇Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’ s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion(侵犯) of their privacy.
Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.
1. The passage is probably written for ________.
A. hosts willing to receive foreign students
B. foreigners hoping to build British culture
C. travellers planning to visit families in London
D. English learners applying to live in English homes
2. According to the passage, we can know that ________.
A. the host will provide medical care
B. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2
C. Continental Breakfast includes bread and fruit juice
D. you can invite friends to visit without the host’ s permission
3. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation
A. To enjoy much more freedom. B. To entertain friends as they like.
C. To enrich their knowledge of English. D. To experience a warmer family atmosphere.
B
Baby giraffes inherit(经遗传获得) aspects of their mothers’ patterning — which could give them a survival advantage if good camouflage(保护色) runs in the family. Just like humans have unique sets of fingerprints every giraffe has a unique set of spots.
Derek Lee is a wildlife biologist and population ecologist at Penn State, and with the Wild Nature Institute, a research consulting group. He and his colleagues have been tracking giraffes for seven years, throughout 1,500 square miles in Tanzania.
Now, they’ve used image analysis software to study the spots of mothers and their babies. And they found that baby giraffes inherit at least some particular elements of their patterning from their mothers, like how circular the spots are. They also found that baby giraffes with larger spots have better chance to survive their first months, because the spots are more like the dappled(斑驳的) sunlight in the bushes where baby giraffes like to hide from hungry lions and hyenas (wild animals like dogs).
The results — and a lot of giraffe patterns — are recorded and explained in the journal PeerJ. [Lee et al., Seeing spots: quantifying mother-offspring similarity and assessing fitness consequences of coat pattern traits in a wild population of giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis)]
It’s perhaps not surprising that a physical characteristic that protects an individual from being eaten passes the test of Darwinian natural selection — and get passed along to later generations. “The fact that these things are inheritable and they did affect survival of baby animals makes us feel like evolution is embodied exactly by these spot features.” So if a mom’s camouflage is good, her babies, too, might have the spots that keep them safer.
4. Why are baby giraffes with larger spots more likely to survive
A. Their spots match surroundings better. B. They keep away from lions and hyenas.
C. Their mothers tend to protect them more. D. They barely move around in the bushes.
5. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4
A. Summarize the previous paragraphs. B. Add some background information.
C. Provide evidence for the findings. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
6. What does “embodied” underlined in the last paragraph mean
A. Promoted. B. Represented. C. Questioned. D. Prevented.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Animals have their unique sets of patterning B. Mom’s genes make some giraffes hard to spot
C. Derek Lee has been studying animal patterning D. Animal physical characteristics are similar to family’s
C
Market traders and street vendors (小贩) are making a comeback across China, and this time they find themselves equipped with a new set of digital skills essential to directing the vast consumer market. To make mom-and-pop retail stands active, the country’s leading e-commerce platforms are lending a helping hand, offering a series of services from inventory support to accessible financing backed by technologies to finally promote domestic (国内的) spending and employment.
Domestic wholesale site is among the first group of tech players with such offerings. At the heart of the action plan is an effort to link street vendors directly with factories, effectively avoiding middlemen and saving time and costs. “The large number of small-scale merchants on the site has managed to gain the upper hand in price negotiations, while manufacturers are more willing to mass-produce goods as the economy of scale serves to reduce costs, thus creating a win-win situation,” general manager Wang Hai said. On the financial front,1688’s parent Alibaba Group is offering interest-free loans worth a total of 70 billion yuan, with which qualified merchants can purchase goods in quantity. Risk assessment for each applicant is conducted by sister service My bank.
Meanwhile, e-commerce giant has promised to secure quality goods worth more than 50 billion yuan and is offering each stall keeper up to 100,000 yuan worth of interest-free loans for the purpose of filling their inventory. To stabilize (稳定) employment, JD decided to add a number of job positions that either require flexible working hours, allow working from home or are designed to promote startup businesses. For posts related to logistics, delivery, warehouse management and packaging, people from poverty-stricken areas should be employed first.
“The novel coronavirus outbreak will accelerate the digital transformation of the real economy, and individual traders and smaller stores are no exception,” said Xu Lei, CEO of JD’s retail unit. “We have the ability and, more important, the responsibility to inject vitality (活力) into these entities, thus contributing to the economic rebound and stabilizing employment.”
8. How do e-commerce platforms help mom-and-pop retail stands
A. By offering digital skills.
B. By providing commercial services.
C. By expanding the consumer market.
D. By only increasing employment opportunities.
9. According to Wang Hai, ’s action plan may be an example of________.
A. barking up the wrong tree B. putting the cart before the horse
C. robbing Peter to pay Paul D. killing two birds with one stone
10. What do we know about JD’ s plan to create more posts
A It covers various job selections.
B. It aims at expanding their business.
C. Employees will have to work regularly.
D. Employees in poor areas will get funds.
第二节（共5个小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
School newspapers are considered to be one of the best media of teaching students about various problems in the society. They create a sense of achievement in the minds of the students and help students improve their writing, creativity and management skills at a young age. ____11____So it's important to start a school newspaper.
School newspapers are supposed to be "Of the students, By the students and For the students". The committee of the "little journalists" should include a student with excellent writing and editing skills acting as the editor, along with a team of 3 or 4 other writers regularly writing articles. Students outside the committee might also be given a chance to write short stories, poems, jokes etc. ____12____ This is because it can give a fair chance to all the students.
____13____ To make the contents available to readers, the contents have to be classified into different topics, including news articles on current problems, school news and announcements, activity schedules for sports and quiz competitions, columns for personal contributions, such as jokes, puzzles, paintings and photography. ____14____ School kids can be asked to write their views about the paper or about any topic that they wish for.
It's common to publish school newspapers every month. The committee may be allowed to select any other duration if it wishes to. ____15____
Now, does starting a school newspaper still seem like a challenge
A. It reflects students' special interests and hobbies.
B. A school newspaper is basically a collection of contents.
C. It would be advisable to elect a new committee annually.
D. They have the art of discovering new talent out of the students.
E. Letters to the editor are also an important part of the newspaper.
F. However, committee members should ensure publishing schedules are followed.
G. But schools may publish their newspapers by putting them up for viewing in classrooms.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20个小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
A few years ago, I moved to Aurora, Ontario. I was a radio broadcaster, but I didn’t have the ___16___ of colleagues. That was because I worked not in the office, but at home, and I ___17___ it to the power of technology. Shortly after the move, ___18___, I found myself feeling lonelier than ever before. I was ___19___ to make a friend.
Then I saw her. From the window of my ___20___, I caught sight of a beautiful, tall girl taking her recyclables and walking ___21___, and I was attracted. I thought, “I recycle too! We have something in common!”
The question was ___22___ we would meet. “Should I knock on her door and say hi, or what if I just ___23___ to be running by ” But after ___24___ a few times around the block, I still didn’t see her. Finally, I decided to ____25____ the one thing I already knew about her — recycling.
The following Tuesday, I got up a bit earlier. Around 8 a.m., she ____26____ again, with the same confidence. “Just act ____27____,” I said to myself. Then I walked outside, ____28____ a trash can fast. “Nice to meet you. I’m Megan,” I said, trying to ____29____ nervousness back and appear calm. “Good morning. Michelle,” she replied.
____30____ a big smile, I walked back inside. After our “____31____” recycling meet-ups continued for a few weeks, I gathered my ____32____ to invite her to my home. Then at my home we ____33____ down, sharing stories about our own life. We also found more ____34____ between us two young women: putting ourselves out for what we’ve been looking for — a new ____35____ to fall in love with.
16 A. recognition B. help C. company D. pressure
17. A. preferred B. owed C. attached D. devoted
18. A. however B. therefore C. besides D. instead
19. A. grateful B. fortunate C. upset D. desperate
20. A. flat B. office C. station D. hotel
21. A. hurriedly B. cleanly C. cheerfully D. confidently
22. A. when B. where C. how D. why
23. A. managed B. prepared C. happened D. refused
24. A. looking B. recycling C. searching D. jogging
25. A. seize on B. carry on C. insist on D. figure on
26. A. came back B. turned up C. worked out D. dropped by
27. A. natural B. gentle C. sincere D. generous
28. A. grasping B. clearing C. delivering D. throwing
29. A. pay B. take C. give D. choke
30. A. Squeezing B. Enjoying C. Wearing D. Pretending
31. A. final B. chance C. impressive D. planned
32. A. power B. plan C. thought D. courage
33. A. settled B. fell C. set D. lay
34. A. links B. differences C. similarities D. communications
35. A. neighbor B. friend C. visitor D. colleague
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共65分）
第二节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Everyone would have success if it ____36____ (be) free. But there are few successful individuals and each of them had put in enough productive work ____37____ they received anything in return. While working hard on what you believe in, you're understanding its true value. You begin to respect the work itself, to build some ____38____ (exception) qualities along the way, and to learn important life lessons during it.
There is a popular ____39____ (believe) that in the beginning of your journey, you aren't ready to handle the success and all the responsibilities that come together with it. But earning it with sweat and sacrifices____40____(prepare) you for that. So the hard work, together with the time it takes, is ____41____must on your journey to success. It makes you who you have to turn into____42____ (live) the better life that’s waiting for you. What’s more, the harder you work on your dream, the more confident you become.
Hard work gives you a purpose — it helps you to be patient, to take action instead of waiting ____43____(mere) for things to happen, to stop blaming yourself or others and take responsibility for anything you have or don’t have in your life.
Now that you know all this about hard work, never question 64____44____(it) power. Instead, create your strategy, make a step-by-step plan and take the first step towards success no later than today. Your hard work will_____45_____doubt pay off!
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校将组织一场元旦晚会，现面向全体学生征选节目。请你代表学生会写一则书面通知，内容包括：
1.晚会时间、地点；
2.节目形式;
3. 报名方式。
注意：1.词数80词左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节：读后续写 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
The darkness was gathering as she wobbled（颤颤巍巍）in high heels along the side of the highway. The car had come to an unexpected stop, and like a normal teenager she did the only thing she could think of...get out and walk.
It was cold and late, and home was far away. This could be a long night. If only someone would stop and offer her a ride. She prayed for help and dragged herself forward.
The lights of a truck shone from behind as it approached. “Maybe he will stop,” she hoped. The brake lights flashed on as it stopped. Next instant, the cab door opened. A wordless invitation was extended and she understood. Without hesitation the girl climbed up into the seat and closed the door. Slowly the truck pulled back onto the road and disappeared into the night, never to be seen again.
I woke up in a cold sweat, alarmed. Was that a dream or was it a vision It was unbelievably real, and the girl was my daughter! I jumped from my bed and ran to her room. Her bed was empty.
I stood in horror trying to think why she had not come home. As the mental fog began to lift, I remembered she was visiting her friend that evening. Perhaps she stayed there for the night. It was 1:30 am, but I raced to the phone and dialed a number.
“Hello ” The voice was heavy with sleep.
“Hey. Sorry to wake you. Becki didn’t come home tonight and I was wondering if she stayed at your place ”
“No, she left here a few hours ago. She should have been home at least by midnight!” The voice on the other end began to reflect my own panic.
Over the next forty-five minutes I alternated between lying in pray and pacing the floor in anxiety.
At 2:15 am lights appeared as a car turned up our long driveway. I could tell immediately that it was not my daughter’s car.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
My face pressed against the window and found it hard to breathe.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
“Mom, she gave me a ride home,” Becki said.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
听力答案：1-5 BABCC 6-10 AACBA 11-15 ABBAB 16-20 CBBAC鄞州中学2021学年第一学期12月月考
高二英语试卷
第 I 卷 （选择题 共 95 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 20 分）
第一节 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。
1. What kind of shoes will the woman probably buy
A. Dress shoes. B. Soccer shoes. C. Tennis boots.
2. How does the woman sound
A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Attend a party. B. Call the Trumps. C.Get Michael’s number.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. The weather. B. Writing skills. C. Weekend plans.
5. What is the woman complaining about
A. The busy line. B. The wrong food. C. The late delivery.
第二节 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。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
7. What does the man expect the woman to do
A. Pass on a message. B. Attend a meeting. C. Call him back.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。
8. What are grocery bags like compared with plastic ones
A. Lighter. B. Cheaper. C. Stronger.
9. How much can shoppers save by using every reusable bag
A. 3 cents. B. 10 cents. C. 15 cents.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. In America. B. In France. C. In China.
11. Why is the woman here
A. To pick up her son. B. To buy a piano. C. To give a class.
12. How far does the man live from here
A. Two blocks east. B. Five blocks west. C. Seven blocks north.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。
13. What is the woman doing right now
A. Doing a survey.
B. Going over the notes.
C. Taking part in a quiz show.
14. Who are the speakers
A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Reporters.
15. When did Iceland announce its ban against foreign fishermen
A. In 1973. B. In 1975. C. In 1980.
16. What did Iceland do in 2006
A. It started its first whale hunt.
B. It elected a woman president.
C. It allowed commercial whaling.
听下面一段独白, 回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。
17. What made the speaker decide to study psychology
A. Her family background.
B. Her observation of adults.
C. Her education at university.
18. Which group did the speaker study first
A. University students. B. Creative people. C. Ordinary people.
19. What can we learn from the “experience examining method”
A. People are happier when concentrating hard.
B. Creative people are happier than other people.
C. People’s happiness depends on who they are with.
20. What does the speaker think of her study
A. Disappointing. B. Confusing. C. Exciting.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）
第一节（共10个小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation(住处) and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice and to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.
Meal Plans Available
◇Continental Breakfast
◇Breakfast and Dinner
◇Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’ s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion(侵犯) of their privacy.
Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.
1. The passage is probably written for ________.
A. hosts willing to receive foreign students
B. foreigners hoping to build British culture
C. travellers planning to visit families in London
D. English learners applying to live in English homes
2. According to the passage, we can know that ________.
A. the host will provide medical care
B. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2
C. Continental Breakfast includes bread and fruit juice
D. you can invite friends to visit without the host’ s permission
3. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation
A. To enjoy much more freedom. B. To entertain friends as they like.
C. To enrich their knowledge of English. D. To experience a warmer family atmosphere.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国学习语言的人可以选择寄宿家庭，介绍了寄宿家庭的具体的信息。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.可知，寄宿家庭为学英语的学生提供了在课堂之外说英语的机会，以及成为英国家庭的一部分的经历。所以本文是给那些想到英国学习语言的人所写，介绍寄宿家庭的信息。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Meal Plans Available部分Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal(谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.可知，您的住宿包括欧式早餐，通常包括果汁、麦片、面包、茶或咖啡。在英国，奶酪、水果和冷肉通常不是正常的欧式早餐的一部分。晚餐通常包括肉或鱼，蔬菜，然后甜点，水果和咖啡。所以欧式早餐包括面包和果汁，英国早餐不包括。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student.可知，这种住宿方式提供了一种自由的生活方式，并且对于长期待在英国的人更合适，所以一些人选择这种方式是因为享有更多的自由。故选A。
B
Baby giraffes inherit(经遗传获得) aspects of their mothers’ patterning — which could give them a survival advantage if good camouflage(保护色) runs in the family. Just like humans have unique sets of fingerprints, every giraffe has a unique set of spots.
Derek Lee is a wildlife biologist and population ecologist at Penn State, and with the Wild Nature Institute, a research consulting group. He and his colleagues have been tracking giraffes for seven years, throughout 1,500 square miles in Tanzania.
Now, they’ve used image analysis software to study the spots of mothers and their babies. And they found that baby giraffes inherit at least some particular elements of their patterning from their mothers, like how circular the spots are. They also found that baby giraffes with larger spots have better chance to survive their first months, because the spots are more like the dappled(斑驳的) sunlight in the bushes where baby giraffes like to hide from hungry lions and hyenas (wild animals like dogs).
The results — and a lot of giraffe patterns — are recorded and explained in the journal PeerJ. [Lee et al., Seeing spots: quantifying mother-offspring similarity and assessing fitness consequences of coat pattern traits in a wild population of giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis)]
It’s perhaps not surprising that a physical characteristic that protects an individual from being eaten passes the test of Darwinian natural selection — and get passed along to later generations. “The fact that these things are inheritable and they did affect survival of baby animals makes us feel like evolution is embodied exactly by these spot features.” So if a mom’s camouflage is good, her babies, too, might have the spots that keep them safer.
4. Why are baby giraffes with larger spots more likely to survive
A. Their spots match surroundings better. B. They keep away from lions and hyenas.
C. Their mothers tend to protect them more. D. They barely move around in the bushes.
5. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4
A. Summarize the previous paragraphs. B. Add some background information.
C. Provide evidence for the findings. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
6. What does “embodied” underlined in the last paragraph mean
A. Promoted. B. Represented. C. Questioned. D. Prevented.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Animals have their unique sets of patterning B. Mom’s genes make some giraffes hard to spot
C. Derek Lee has been studying animal patterning D. Animal physical characteristics are similar to family’s
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。研究指出，像人类有独特的指纹一样，每只长颈鹿都有独特的斑纹。如果小长颈鹿继承了它们母亲的某些遗传特征，那么它们可能就有了生存优势。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“They also found that baby giraffes with larger spots have better chance to survive their first months, because the spots are more like the dappled sunlight in the bushes where baby giraffes like to hide from hungry lions and hyenas (wild animals like dogs).”(他们还发现，斑点较大的小长颈鹿在头几个月里生存的几率更高，因为斑点更像灌木丛里的斑驳阳光，小长颈鹿喜欢躲在那里躲避饥饿的狮子和鬣狗（像狗一样的野生动物）)可知，斑点较大的小长颈鹿更容易生存因为他们的斑点更适合周围的环境。选项A与文意相符，故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“The results—and a lot of giraffe patterns—are recorded and explained in the journal Peer J.]”(研究结果——以及长颈鹿身上的许多纹路——都被记录下来，并在Peer J.杂志上进行了解释)可知，作者在第四段中打算做为调查结果提供证据。选项C与文意相符，故选C。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“It’s perhaps not surprising that a physical characteristic that protects an individual from being eaten passes the test of Darwinian natural selection—and get passed along to later generations.”（保护个体免于被吃掉的物理特性通过了达尔文自然选择的检验，并传递给后代，这也许并不令人惊讶。）以及后文 “So if a mom’s camouflage is good, her babies, too, might have the spots that keep them safer.”（所以如果母亲的伪装很好，她的孩子也会有斑点，保证他们的安全。）可知，上文提到保护个体生存的生理特征符合达尔文的自然选择法则，下文则提到如果母亲的保护色是有效的，其幼崽就可能经遗传继承这些斑纹，变得更安全，结合信息可知，有助于生存的斑纹会被遗传，这些斑纹正体现了进化论。即画线词意思为“体现”。A.Promoted.改善；B.Represented.体现，代表；C.Questioned.质疑；D.Prevented阻止。 选项B与文意想法，故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句“Baby giraffes inherit aspects of their mothers’ patterning—which could give them a survival advantage if good camouflage runs in the family.”(小长颈鹿继承了它们母亲的一些花纹——如果良好的保护色在家族中代代相传，这将给它们带来生存优势)以及最后一段最后一句 “So if a mom’s camouflage is good, her babies, too, might have the spots that keep them safer.”(所以如果长颈鹿妈妈的保护色是有效的，她的宝宝也会有让它们更安全的斑点)”结合文章主要讲了长颈鹿幼崽可以遗传母亲身上的斑纹，如果这种斑纹是有效的保护色，那么长颈鹿幼崽便有了生存优势，不易被捕食者发现。可知，B选项 “Mom’s genes make some giraffes hard to spot”（妈妈的基因让一些长颈鹿很难被发现）最符合文章标题。故选B。
C
Market traders and street vendors (小贩) are making a comeback across China, and this time they find themselves equipped with a new set of digital skills essential to directing the vast consumer market. To make mom-and-pop retail stands active, the country’s leading e-commerce platforms are lending a helping hand, offering a series of services from inventory support to accessible financing backed by technologies to finally promote domestic (国内的) spending and employment.
Domestic wholesale site is among the first group of tech players with such offerings. At the heart of the action plan is an effort to link street vendors directly with factories, effectively avoiding middlemen and saving time and costs. “The large number of small-scale merchants on the site has managed to gain the upper hand in price negotiations, while manufacturers are more willing to mass-produce goods as the economy of scale serves to reduce costs, thus creating a win-win situation,” general manager Wang Hai said. On the financial front,1688’s parent Alibaba Group is offering interest-free loans worth a total of 70 billion yuan, with which qualified merchants can purchase goods in quantity. Risk assessment for each applicant is conducted by sister service My bank.
Meanwhile, e-commerce giant has promised to secure quality goods worth more than 50 billion yuan and is offering each stall keeper up to 100,000 yuan worth of interest-free loans for the purpose of filling their inventory. To stabilize (稳定) employment, JD decided to add a number of job positions that either require flexible working hours, allow working from home or are designed to promote startup businesses. For posts related to logistics, delivery, warehouse management and packaging, people from poverty-stricken areas should be employed first.
“The novel coronavirus outbreak will accelerate the digital transformation of the real economy, and individual traders and smaller stores are no exception,” said Xu Lei, CEO of JD’s retail unit. “We have the ability and, more important, the responsibility to inject vitality (活力) into these entities, thus contributing to the economic rebound and stabilizing employment.”
8. How do e-commerce platforms help mom-and-pop retail stands
A. By offering digital skills.
B By providing commercial services.
C. By expanding the consumer market.
D. By only increasing employment opportunities.
9. According to Wang Hai, ’s action plan may be an example of________.
A. barking up the wrong tree B. putting the cart before the horse
C. robbing Peter to pay Paul D. killing two birds with one stone
10. What do we know about JD’ s plan to create more posts
A. It covers various job selections.
B. It aims at expanding their business.
C. Employees will have to work regularly.
D. Employees in poor areas will get funds.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍看政府支持、电商赋能助力“地摊经济”腾飞。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“To make mom-and-pop retail stands active, the country’s leading e-commerce platforms are lending a helping hand, offering a series of services from inventory support to accessible financing backed by technologies to finally promote domestic (国内的) spending and employment.(为了让家庭零售摊位活跃起来，中国领先的电子商务平台正在伸出援助之手，提供一系列服务，从库存支持到技术支持的无障碍融资，以最终促进国内消费和就业。)”可知，电子商务平台是通过提高商业服务来帮助家庭零售摊位的。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The large number of small-scale merchants on the site has managed to gain the upper hand in price negotiations, while manufacturers are more willing to mass-produce goods as the economy of scale serves to reduce costs, thus creating a win-win situation, (现场大量的小商人在价格谈判中取得了优势，而制造商更愿意大批量生产商品，因为规模经济有助于降低成本，从而创造了一个双赢的局面。)”可知，商家和制造商都可以获利，从而推断1688com的行动计划可能是一个一石二鸟的例子。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“To stabilize (稳定) employment, JD decided to add a number of job positions that either require flexible working hours, allow working from home or are designed to promote startup businesses. (京东为了稳定雇佣，决定增加弹性工作时间、允许在家办公、促进创业的职位。)”可知，京东的计划提供了更容易获得的工作选择。故选A。
第二节（共5个小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
School newspapers are considered to be one of the best media of teaching students about various problems in the society. They create a sense of achievement in the minds of the students and help students improve their writing, creativity and management skills at a young age. ____11____So it's important to start a school newspaper.
School newspapers are supposed to be "Of the students, By the students and For the students". The committee of the "little journalists" should include a student with excellent writing and editing skills acting as the editor, along with a team of 3 or 4 other writers regularly writing articles. Students outside the committee might also be given a chance to write short stories, poems, jokes etc. ____12____ This is because it can give a fair chance to all the students.
____13____ To make the contents available to readers, the contents have to be classified into different topics, including news articles on current problems, school news and announcements, activity schedules for sports and quiz competitions, columns for personal contributions, such as jokes, puzzles, paintings and photography. ____14____ School kids can be asked to write their views about the paper or about any topic that they wish for.
It's common to publish school newspapers every month. The committee may be allowed to select any other duration if it wishes to. ____15____
Now, does starting a school newspaper still seem like a challenge
A. It reflects students' special interests and hobbies.
B. A school newspaper is basically a collection of contents.
C. It would be advisable to elect a new committee annually.
D They have the art of discovering new talent out of the students.
E. Letters to the editor are also an important part of the newspaper.
F. However, committee members should ensure publishing schedules are followed.
G. But schools may publish their newspapers by putting them up for viewing in classrooms.
【答案】11. D 12. C 13. B 14. E 15. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。校报被认为是教育学生了解社会各种问题的最佳媒体之一。文章介绍了校报的好处和重要性以及创办校报的方法和注意事项。
【11题详解】
根据上文“School newspapers are considered to be one of the best media of teaching students about various problems in the society. They create a sense of achievement in the minds of the students and help students improve their writing, creativity and management skills at a young age.(校报被认为是教育学生了解社会各种问题的最佳媒体之一。他们在学生的心中创造一种成就感，帮助学生在很小的时候就提高他们的写作、创造力和管理技能)”以及后文“So it's important to start a school newspaper.(所以创办一份校报很重要)”可知，上文列举了校报的好处，后文强调了创办校报的重要性，可知本句与上文构成并列，都是在说明校报的好处，D选项中They指代上文中School newspapers。故D选项“他们有从学生中发现新人才的艺术”符合语境，故选D。
【12题详解】
根据上文“The committee of the "little journalists" should include a student with excellent writing and editing skills acting as the editor, along with a team of 3 or 4 other writers regularly writing articles. Students outside the committee might also be given a chance to write short stories, poems, jokes etc.(“小记者”委员会应由一名具有优秀写作和编辑技能的学生担任编辑，并由3至4名定期撰写文章的作者组成团队。委员会以外的学生也可以有机会写短篇小说、诗歌、笑话等)”以及后文“This is because it can give a fair chance to all the students.(这是因为它可以给所有的学生一个公平的机会)”可知，上文介绍了委员会的组成和活动，后文则提到了给学生公平的机会，可知本句是在说明这一公平的机会是什么，C选项中committee对应上文中committee。故C选项“建议每年选举一个新的委员会”符合语境，故选C。
【13题详解】
根据后文“To make the contents available to readers, the contents have to be classified into different topics, including news articles on current problems, school news and announcements, activity schedules for sports and quiz competitions, columns for personal contributions, such as jokes, puzzles, paintings and photography.(为方便读者阅读，内容必须分为不同的主题，包括时事新闻、学校新闻和公告、体育和智力竞赛的活动安排、笑话、拼图、绘画和摄影等个人投稿专栏)”可知，后文主要介绍了校报的具体内容包含各种各样的主题，即本句位于段首进行总结：校报基本上是内容的集合。故B选项“校报基本上是内容的集合”符合语境，故选B。
【14题详解】
根据后文“School kids can be asked to write their views about the paper or about any topic that they wish for.(可以要求学生们写出他们对这篇文章或任何他们希望的话题的看法)”可知，后文提到了学生对校报文章的看法和希望，可见本句是关于给报纸的建议。故E选项“给编辑的信也是报纸的重要组成部分”符合语境，故选E。
15题详解】
根据上文“It's common to publish school newspapers every month. The committee may be allowed to select any other duration if it wishes to.(每月出版校报是很常见的。如果委员会愿意，可允许其选择任何其他期限)”可知，本段主要是关于校报出版时间的安排说明，故F选项“然而，委员会成员应确保遵循出版时间表”符合语境，故选F。
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20个小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
A few years ago, I moved to Aurora, Ontario. I was a radio broadcaster, but I didn’t have the ___16___ of colleagues. That was because I worked not in the office, but at home, and I ___17___ it to the power of technology. Shortly after the move, ___18___, I found myself feeling lonelier than ever before. I was ___19___ to make a friend.
Then I saw her. From the window of my ___20___, I caught sight of a beautiful, tall girl taking her recyclables and walking ___21___, and I was attracted. I thought, “I recycle too! We have something in common!”
The question was ___22___ we would meet. “Should I knock on her door and say hi, or what if I just ___23___ to be running by ” But after ___24___ a few times around the block, I still didn’t see her. Finally, I decided to ____25____ the one thing I already knew about her — recycling.
The following Tuesday, I got up a bit earlier. Around 8 a.m., she ____26____ again, with the same confidence. “Just act ____27____,” I said to myself. Then I walked outside, ____28____ a trash can fast. “Nice to meet you. I’m Megan,” I said, trying to ____29____ nervousness back and appear calm. “Good morning. Michelle,” she replied.
____30____ a big smile, I walked back inside. After our “____31____” recycling meet-ups continued for a few weeks, I gathered my ____32____ to invite her to my home. Then at my home we ____33____ down, sharing stories about our own life. We also found more ____34____ between us two young women: putting ourselves out for what we’ve been looking for — a new ____35____ to fall in love with.
16. A. recognition B. help C. company D. pressure
17. A. preferred B. owed C. attached D. devoted
18. A. however B. therefore C. besides D. instead
19. A. grateful B. fortunate C. upset D. desperate
20. A. flat B. office C. station D. hotel
21. A. hurriedly B. cleanly C. cheerfully D. confidently
22. A. when B. where C. how D. why
23. A. managed B. prepared C. happened D. refused
24. A. looking B. recycling C. searching D. jogging
25. A. seize on B. carry on C. insist on D. figure on
26. A. came back B. turned up C. worked out D. dropped by
27. A. natural B. gentle C. sincere D. generous
28. A. grasping B. clearing C. delivering D. throwing
29. A. pay B. take C. give D. choke
30. A. Squeezing B. Enjoying C. Wearing D. Pretending
31. A. final B. chance C. impressive D. planned
32. A. power B. plan C. thought D. courage
33. A. settled B. fell C. set D. lay
34. A. links B. differences C. similarities D. communications
35. A. neighbor B. friend C. visitor D. colleague
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. B 19. D 20. A 21. D 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是记叙文，讲述了作者搬家到奥罗拉市时，因为在家工作身边没有同事而感到孤独，迫切需要朋友，但初来乍到，怎么才能交到好朋友呢？作者偶然看到一个和自己有共同点的邻居，于是想尽办法制造“邂逅”，从刚开始的打招呼到鼓足勇气邀请邻居到家里做客，最终两人成为好朋友。
【16题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我是一名电台播音员，但没有同事陪伴。 A. recognition辨认；B. help帮助；C. company陪伴；D. pressure压力。根据下文中的“That was because I worked not in the office, but at home”可知，因为作者在家工作，所以她没有同事的陪伴（company）。故选C项。
【17题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那是因为我不是在办公室工作，而是在家里工作，这要归功于科技的力量。A. preferred宁愿，更喜欢；B. owed归功于；C. attached附加，拴；D. devoted奉献，投入。作者可以在家工作，而不是在办公室，靠的是智能电子设备和网络，作者把这一点（在家工作）归功于技术的力量。owe...to意为“把……归功于”。故选B项。
【18题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，在搬家后不久，我发现自己比以往任何时候都感到孤独。A. however然而；B. therefore因此；C. besides此外；D. instead相反。由于搬家及没有同事陪伴，因此（therefore)作者很快就发现自己比之前任何时候都孤独。“I worked ... but at home”和“feeling lonelier than ever before”之间是因果关系。故选B项。
【19题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我非常想交个朋友。A. grateful感恩的；B. fortunate幸运的；C. upset不安的；D. desperate拼命的，渴望的。作者由于孤独极想（desperate）结交朋友。be desperate to do sth.表示“渴望做某事”。故选D项。
【20题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从我公寓的窗户，我看到一个漂亮的、高个子的女孩拿着她的可回收物，自信地走着，我被吸引了。A. flat公寓；B. office公司，办公室；C. station车站，所；D. hotel宾馆。文章开头就交代作者是在家工作，只能是从自己的公寓（flat）窗户那儿看到对方。故选A项。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：从我公寓的窗户，我看到一个漂亮的、高个子的女孩拿着她的可回收物，自信地走着，我被吸引了。A. hurriedly急忙地；B. cleanly干净地；C. cheerfully兴奋地；D. confidently自信地。根据下文中11空后的“with the same confidence”可知，此处表示自信地（confidently）走着。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：问题是我们如何见面。A. when什么时候；B. where哪里；C. how如何，怎样；D. why为什么。根据下文中的“Should I knock on her door and say hi, or what if I just 28 to be running by”可知，作者在想她们如何（how）能够见面，能够相遇相识的方法。故选C项。
23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我应该敲她的门打个招呼吗 如果我碰巧（happened)跑步时和她遇见会怎么样呢？A. managed设法做到；B. prepared准备；C. happened碰巧；D. refused拒绝。作者想要自然不尴尬地结识新朋友，想制造偶遇，happen to do sth.“碰巧／恰好做某事”。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在绕着街区慢跑了几圈后，我还是没有看到她。A. looking看；B. recycling回收；C. searching搜索；D. jogging慢跑。根据上文中作者想“running by”可知，她是想在跑步时偶遇邻居，她去绕着街区慢跑（jogging）。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：最后，我决定抓住我已经知道的关于她的一件事——回收。A. seize on抓住；B. carry on坚持，继续；C. insist on坚持；D. figure on计划，打算，预料到。绕着街区慢跑了几次之后也没见着对方，最后作者决定从最了解对方的一面——recycling入手。seize on“突然大为关注，抓住（可利用的事物）”；故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：早上8点左右，她又露面了，带着同样的自信。A. came back回来；B. turned up出现；C. worked out锻炼身体，做运动，成功地发展；D. dropped by顺便访问。早上，邻居出来送可回收物，出现在作者视野。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“表现自然就好，”我对自己说。A. natural自然的；B. gentle温和的，轻柔的；C. sincere真诚的；D. generous慷慨的。作者提醒自己要假装自然（natural）些，显得不尴尬，不刻意。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后我迅速抓起垃圾桶走了出去。A. grasping抓住；B. clearing清理；C. delivering派送，接生；D. throwing扔弃。作者看到对方出来去丢可回收物，她自己也要去丢废品，抓起（grasping）垃圾桶往外走去。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“很高兴见到你。我说，试图抑制住紧张的情绪，表现得镇定些。A. pay付款；B. take拿起；C. give给予；D. choke哽咽，窒息。根据上文中作者提醒自己装作自然的样子和下文中的“appear calm”可知，作者想要抑制住自己的紧张情绪。choke sth. back“克制，抑制”，符合语境。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我带着灿烂的笑容走了进去。A.Squeezing压榨，挤压；B. Enjoying享受，喜爱；C. Wearing穿着、戴着；D. Pretending假装。由于终于与对方搭上话了，作者往回走时脸上带着大大的笑容。wear a smile“脸上带着笑容”。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种“意外的”（chance）碰面继续了几个星期之后，我鼓起勇气邀请对方到自己家来。A. final最终的；B. chance偶然的；C. impressive给人印象深刻的；D. planned有计划的。本空有一定难度，考生答题时需理解句中引号的作用，引号在此处表示反语，看似意外的相遇其实是作者有意而为，故chance符合此处语境。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. power力量，权力，能量；B. plan计划；C. thought想法，思想；D. courage勇气。前面14空后nervousness表明作者是很紧张的，怕对方拒绝。很不容易搭上话，邀请对方到自己家做客，更是需要勇气。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我家里，我们舒服地坐下来，分享着各自的生活故事。A. settled定居，解决，舒适地坐好或躺好；B. fell摔倒；C. set放置，制定，设立；D. lay躺。作者打算和这位邻居交朋友，请人到家里做客，应先就坐，坐好更深入地长聊，故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们也发现彼此之间更多的相似之处（similarities）：尽心去追求自己一直寻找的：一个可以爱护的新朋友。A. links联系，连接；B. differences差异；C. similarities相似之处；D. communications交流。第6空后“We have something in common”表明二人在循环回收废物这一点是有共同点的，这次深入了解，发现更多共同点，其中之一，都想找到一个朋友。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们也发现彼此之间更多的相似之处：尽心去追求自己一直寻找的：一个可以爱护的新朋友。A. neighbor邻居；B. friend朋友； C. visitor客人，游客；D. colleague同事。上文“I was ___4___ to make a friend.”作者想交朋友，经过聊天，发现对方也是如此，想找到一个好朋友。故选B项。
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共65分）
第二节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Everyone would have success if it ____36____ (be) free. But there are few successful individuals and each of them had put in enough productive work ____37____ they received anything in return. While working hard on what you believe in, you're understanding its true value. You begin to respect the work itself, to build some ____38____ (exception) qualities along the way, and to learn important life lessons during it.
There is a popular ____39____ (believe) that in the beginning of your journey, you aren't ready to handle the success and all the responsibilities that come together with it. But earning it with sweat and sacrifices____40____(prepare) you for that. So the hard work, together with the time it takes, is ____41____must on your journey to success. It makes you who you have to turn into____42____ (live) the better life that’s waiting for you. What’s more, the harder you work on your dream, the more confident you become.
Hard work gives you a purpose — it helps you to be patient, to take action instead of waiting ____43____(mere) for things to happen, to stop blaming yourself or others and take responsibility for anything you have or don’t have in your life.
Now that you know all this about hard work, never question 64____44____(it) power. Instead, create your strategy, make a step-by-step plan and take the first step towards success no later than today. Your hard work will_____45_____doubt pay off!
【答案】36. were
37. before 38. exceptional
39. belief 40. prepares
41. a 42. to live
43. merely 44. its
45. without
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了努力工作的意义和如何行动。
【36题详解】
考查虚拟语气。句意：如果成功是免费的，每个人都会成功。此处为if引导的虚拟语气，与现在事实相反，主句用would+动词原形，从句用一般过去时，be动词在虚拟语气中用were。故填were。
【37题详解】
考查连词。句意：但成功的人很少，他们每个人都投入了足够多的工作，然后才得到任何回报。分析句意可知，用before引导时间状语从句，表示“在……之前”。故填before。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：你开始尊重工作本身，并在此过程中培养出一些卓越的品质，并从中学习到重要的人生课程。名词qualities前用形容词修饰。故填exceptional。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：有一种流行的观点认为，在人生之初，你还没有准备好应对成功以及随之而来的所有责任。形容词popular后接名词形式，根据不定冠词a可知，用名词的单数形式。故填belief。
【40题详解】
考查语态。句意：但用汗水和牺牲换来的是你为之做好的准备。陈述客观事实，用一般现在时。动名词作主语，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填prepares。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：因此，努力工作，加上所需的时间，是你通往成功的必经之路。这里的must是抽象名词具体化，泛指，表示“必需之物”，must首字母大发音为辅音音素。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：它让你成为你必须成为的人，过上等待着你的更好的生活。分析句意可知，这里用不定式作目的状语。故填to live。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：努力工作能给你一个目标——它能帮助你保持耐心，采取行动，而不是坐等事情发生，停止责备自己或他人，为生活中你拥有或没有的东西负责。修饰动词用副词形式。故填merely。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：既然你已经知道了努力工作的全部意义，那就永远不要质疑它的力量。根据空格后是名词power，所以要改为形容词性物主代词。故填its。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：你的努力工作毫无疑问会得到回报的!固定短语without doubt毫无疑问。故填without。
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校将组织一场元旦晚会，现面向全体学生征选节目。请你代表学生会写一则书面通知，内容包括：
1.晚会时间、地点；
2.节目形式;
3. 报名方式。
注意：1.词数80词左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
Notice
The New Year’s Day Party is scheduled to be held at the auditorium next Friday night. Various forms of performances are wanted, ranging from sweet songs and graceful dances to vivid plays and humorous talk shows. It’s a good platform where you can showcase your talents and have fun at the same time. If interested, please sign up on the school website before this Sunday. All the candidates are required to go through a careful selection process next Monday, so remember to get your performance ready in advance.
Students’ Union December 10th, 2021
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生代表学生会写一则书面通知你校将组织一场元旦晚会，现面向全体学生征选节目。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
生动的：lively →vivid
展示：show →showcase
提前：ahead of time →in advance
玩的开心：have a good time= have fun
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Various forms of performances are wanted, ranging from sweet songs and graceful dances to vivid plays and humorous talk shows.
拓展句：Various forms of performances are wanted, which range from sweet songs and graceful dances to vivid plays and humorous talk shows.
【点睛】[高分句型1] It’s a good platform where you can showcase your talents and have fun at the same time.这句话运用了where引导的定语从句。
[高分句型2] If interested, please sign up on the school website before this Sunday.这句话运用了if引导的条件状语从句和省略结构。
第二节：读后续写 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
The darkness was gathering as she wobbled（颤颤巍巍）in high heels along the side of the highway. The car had come to an unexpected stop, and like a normal teenager she did the only thing she could think of...get out and walk.
It was cold and late, and home was far away. This could be a long night. If only someone would stop and offer her a ride. She prayed for help and dragged herself forward.
The lights of a truck shone from behind as it approached. “Maybe he will stop,” she hoped. The brake lights flashed on as it stopped. Next instant, the cab door opened. A wordless invitation was extended and she understood. Without hesitation the girl climbed up into the seat and closed the door. Slowly the truck pulled back onto the road and disappeared into the night, never to be seen again.
I woke up in a cold sweat, alarmed. Was that a dream or was it a vision It was unbelievably real, and the girl was my daughter! I jumped from my bed and ran to her room. Her bed was empty.
I stood in horror trying to think why she had not come home. As the mental fog began to lift, I remembered she was visiting her friend that evening. Perhaps she stayed there for the night. It was 1:30 am, but I raced to the phone and dialed a number.
“Hello ” The voice was heavy with sleep.
“Hey. Sorry to wake you. Becki didn’t come home tonight and I was wondering if she stayed at your place ”
“No, she left here a few hours ago. She should have been home at least by midnight!” The voice on the other end began to reflect my own panic.
Over the next forty-five minutes I alternated between lying in pray and pacing the floor in anxiety.
At 2:15 am lights appeared as a car turned up our long driveway I could tell immediately that it was not my daughter’s car.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
My face pressed against the window and found it hard to breathe.
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Paragraph 2:
“Mom, she gave me a ride home,” Becki said.
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【答案】My face pressed against the window and found it was hard to breathe. The car pulled in front of the house, out of it emerged my precious daughter, making her way up the steps. Tears stinging my eyes, I threw open the door, pulled her inside and hugged her tightly. The dream was just too real and I could hardly believe I was now having my daughter in my hug. I wondered if it was because my pray was answered. Then through my blurred vision I saw a lady stepping out of the car.
“Mom, she gave me a ride home.” Becki said “My car broke down on the highway and if she hadn’t given me a ride, I would never have made it home in my high heels at midnight.” she continued, exposing her blistered ankles. My heart shuddered at the thought of what panic she experienced when she staggered alone along the dark highway at night. She must be an angel for Becki! I approached the lady and invited her inside. Now, I was definitely grateful to her for extending a helping hand.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者深夜做梦女儿外出搭别人车遇到危险，梦醒后发现女儿还没回家，因此焦急等待，生怕女儿遭遇危险，后来一辆车来到家门口，女儿毫发无损的走出来，原来是一位好心人路过把她送回来了的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我的脸使劲贴向玻璃，我呼吸困难”可知，第一段可描写作者焦急等待的时候，女儿乘坐一位陌生女人的车回来了。
②由第二段首句内容“妈妈,她载我回来的”可知，第二段可描写女儿解释坐别人车回来的原因，以及事情的经过。
2.续写线索：担心——女儿回来——发现陌生女人——女儿解释——作者感激
3.词汇激活
行为类
①想知道：wonder/want to know
②抛锚：break down /get stuck midway
③走近：approach/walk near
情绪类
①哭泣：tears sting in my eyes/cry/weep
②感激：showing his appreciation/show his gratitude/be grateful
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I wondered if it was because my pray was answered.（运用了if引导的宾语从句以及because引导的表语从句）
[高分句型2] My heart shuddered at the thought of what panic she experienced when she staggered alone along the dark highway at night.（运用了what引导的宾语从句及when引导的时间状语从句）
听力答案：1-5 BABCC 6-10 AACBA 11-15 ABBAB 16-20 CBBAC
