常州市教育学会学业水平监测
高二英语试题
注意：本试卷分四个部分，答案全部做在答题纸上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力(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 is the man doing
A. Talking to the manager B. Interviewing the woman. C. Asking for directions.
2. What does the mother want the boy to do
A. Read a book. B. Climb the mountain. C. Wait for her.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Driving. B. The Internet. C. Their jobs.
4. What is the man going to do
A. Look for a job. B. Go shopping. C. Give up his job.
5. Why did the woman fail to come to class
A. She didn’t catch the bus. B. The class began too early. C. She didn’t find the campus.
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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What do the speakers think of the restaurant
A. Large. B. Different. C. Traditional.
7. What will the speakers do next
A Enjoy the pizza. B. Wait for a Californian. C. Order a large pizza.
听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What’s the woman doing
A. Giving a history lesson. B. Preparing a presentation. C. Working on a problem.
9. What will they probably talk about next
A. When Columbus discovered America. B. What the New World stands for.
C. Who was the first European to discover America.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. How long will the man be away
A. A month. B. Nearly a week. C. Three days.
11. Who will take care of Roger
A. His father. B. His mother. C. The woman.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She is a teacher. B. She still works. C. She likes children.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Which teacher does the man dislike
A. The maths teacher. B. The Chinese teacher. C. The oral English teacher.
14. Where does the man’s oral English teacher come from
A. China. B. England. C. America.
15. What does the man’s oral English teacher advise the students to do
A. Communicate more. B. Recite for exams. C. Study hard for exams.
16. Who most probably is the woman
A. The man’s student. B. The man’s classmate. C. The man’s friend.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How long did Miss Brown teach the students
A. For two years. B. For three years. C. For four years.
18. What do the students think of Miss Brown
A. Clever and thoughtful. B. Rude and strict. C. Kind and patient.
19. Why do students like Miss Brown’s lessons
A. They are easy to follow.
B. They are lively and interesting.
C. She is not strict with the students.
20. What do the students owe their progress to
A. Miss Brown’s help. B. The English exams. C. Their hard work.
第二部分 阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Quick escape: 48 hours in the Scenic Rim
Recovered from recent bushfires, the Scenic Rim is well and truly open for business. In fact, so much so that Lonely Planet has included the Scenic Rim on its Top 10 Regions of the World list for 2023.
Here’s how you can transform your weekend with our 48-hour guide.
Day 1 AM: Hikes or Wine
Hikers should set the GPS for Girraween National Park in the Granite Belt, one of the most exciting hikes in Queensland.
For the wine lovers, travel 20 minutes past grass fields and shady trees. You’ll find yourself at The Overflow Estate 1895, a fine vineyard on a peninsula(半岛) overlooking Lake Wyaralong.
Day 1 PM: An international twist
It’s time to head to your home for the night at Yumeji Japanese Retreat on Tamborine Mountain.
Offering three different room options, the highlight is the traditional room “Tsuru” with two futons, a Chabudai (Japanese style table) and a Hinoki-buro (Cypress wood bath). It’s perfect for a late-night stay as the smell of cedar(雪松木) gently fills the room.
Day 2 AM: Nature’s finest
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat has welcomed visitors for more than 93 years It’s the perfect base to experience and connect with nature via 160km of nature trails(小径) that pass a ridiculous 500 waterfalls.
A highlight is the picture-perfect tree-top walk, Moonlight Crag (7km return/3hr) with sweeping views of the Lost World Plateau.
Day 2 PM: The perfect ending
The last stop for the weekend offers a little treat after your day of hiking -Ania’s famous peach cheesecake from the recently re-opened Polish Place on Tamborine Mountain.
If cheesecake isn’t your thing, simply enjoy a drink (there’s more than 30 Polish vodkas and a great selection of Polish beers) and a snack (or if you’re after a late lunch, order the pork hock and you’ll be thinking about it for days) in this homely cafe.
1. What must you use in the Day I tour
A. Some good wine. B. A Japanese-style table.
C. A GPS system. D. A bathing towel.
2. What can you enjoy on the second day
A. Bathing in waterfalls. B. Walking on treetops.
C. Drinking with Polish people. D. Making cakes with peaches.
3. Where might this article be taken from
A. A local tourism website. B. An international business magazine.
C. A personal travel blog. D. A tourism geography textbook.
B
A schoolgirl has created a solar-powered backpack that filters (过滤) out air pollution after being inspired by her asthmatic (哮喘的) mother.
Eleanor Woods, 12, from High Burton, Huddersfield, a town in West Yorkshire, northern England, entered the “Backpack to the Future” competition after her mother put the application form in her room. She went on to win the award for her.
The “Backpack to the Future” competition was launched to change perception (认知), encourage more diversity within engineering and to show children how they could combine an interest in fashion with a career in science, technology, engineering or maths.
Powered by green energy from solar power and a dynamo- a machine that changes mechanical energy into electrical energy - the backpack filters polluted air before fanning out cleaner air nearby.
“I have an air filter at home because my mum has mild asthma. My Breathe Better Backpack is all about keeping my friends, family and classmates safe using an air filter. It looks cool and will help get kids outside and fight off colds,” Eleanor said.
The pandemic spurred on (刺激了) Eleanor’s awareness of how pollution affects a person’s health and the spread of diseases. Spending a lot of time with her asthmatic mum over several lockdowns gave the 12-year-old food for thought.
The schoolgirl added: “My generation is really aware of pollution, and we have lessons on it at school along with diseases spreading, and this is another reason I designed this, because it is getting much worse.”
The young designer said she is becoming increasingly aware of the pollution that surrounds her, as she lives on a main road. Eleanor said: “I walk to school, next to the road, and can taste the petrol when buses come through.”
Speaking after winning the competition, Eleanor said the impact of her backpack will be far-reaching. “If just a few people start using it, it could be really good for the planet,” she said.
4. What can we infer from the first three paragraphs
A. Eleanor’s mother encouraged her to win the competition.
B. Eleanor Woods was confident that she would win an award.
C. Eleanor’s backpack is both fashionable and environmentally-friendly.
D. The competition was intended for people working in fashion-design.
5. What is the main focus of paragraph 4
A. The process of the invention. B. The working principle of the backpack.
C. The energy source of the backpack. D. The components of the backpack.
6. What is the function of the backpack
A. It can make kids look healthy. B. It can produce green energy.
C. It can help defend against air pollution. D. It can cure people of asthma.
7. Which of the following can best describe Eleanor Wood
A. Considerate. B. Professional.
C. Generous. D. Ordinary.
C
It’s a tiny worm that scientists have been using for years to study aging, and they just made a new discovery. Researchers found that variations in a specific gene affected the lifespan of the worm, suggesting that the same genes could have similar effects on humans. The study is part of an ongoing effort to find genes that affect lifespan and are a potential target for anti-aging drugs.
The worm, called C. elegans, is a popular model organism for studying aging because it’s easy to see how long they live. Unlike humans, the worm’s lifespan is measured in days, not years, which makes it easier to study the aging process. Previous studies have already shown that changes in diet, exercise, and drugs can affect the worm’s lifespan, but this is the first time a specific gene has been identified that affects lifespan.
The specific gene, called DAF-16, is known to be involved in a variety of biological processes, including stress response and metabolism (新陈代谢). When researchers changed the gene, they found that it increased the lifespan of the worm by up to 60%. The discovery could have implications for human aging, as the same gene exists in humans.
Researchers caution that there’s still a long way to go before this discovery can be translated into anti-aging drugs. For one, the worm’s lifespan is so short that it’s difficult to know how the gene would affect humans over a longer period of time. Additionally, the study only looked at one gene while there are likely many other genes that affect lifespan. Still, the discovery is an important step in understanding the aging process and developing potential anti-aging treatments.
Overall, the study highlights the potential of model organisms, like the lowly nematode (线虫), in advancing our understanding of aging and developing new treatments. As the global population continues to age, research into the aging process will become increasingly important.
8. What actually is the key factor affecting lifespan that has been newly discovered
A. C. elegans. B. Changes in diet.
C. DAF-16. D. Stress response.
9. Why is it difficult to translate the discovery into anti-aging drugs
A. Humans’ lifespan is too changeable to predict.
B. There is a huge gap between humans’ and worms’ lifestyle.
C. The genes in humans are different from those in the worm.
D. Other genes affecting lifespan need to be taken into consideration.
10. What is the researchers’ overall attitude towards the discovery
A. Uninterested. B. Doubtful.
C. Positive. D. Worried.
11. What is the main idea of the article
A. Great progress in the study of lifespan.
B. The discovery of a worm affecting lifespan.
C The significance of organism in studying aging.
D. The importance of research into the aging process.
D
Only days after a British publisher came under fire for edits made to Roald Dahl’s children’s books, the Telegraph revealed that James Bond was getting the same treatment. Just as Dahl’s books would be adjusted to remove language that today’s readers believe offensive, the estate (遗作) of Bond author Ian Fleming has conducted a sensitivity review before an upcoming re-issue of the spy novels.
It’s hard for anyone to argue in favor of the language in question — in Dahl’s case, offensive terms relating to race, gender, weight, and mental health have been rewritten; in Fleming’s, language describing Black people has particularly come under the microscope.
The review was conducted with Inclusive Minds, an organization that works with the children’s — book world to support diversity and inclusion. The group told TIME they “do not write, edit, or rewrite texts, but provide book creators with valuable insight from people with the relevant lived experience that they can consider.”
Some critics, like Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, have argued that Dahl’s work should stand as it is. In a Twitter thread, she wrote that the “problem” with rewrites “is that there is no limiting principle.” And Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie wrote: “Roald Dahl was no angel but this is absurd censorship (审查制度).” Also, Penguin Random House announced it would continue to publish “classic” versions of Dahl’s books alongside the revised versions.
Yet Karen Sands-O’Connor, a professor of children’s literature at Newcastle University, says there is a precedent (先例) for rewriting texts — and a reason publishers go to the trouble. She says they have three choices: stop publishing the work and lose money, continue publishing the original texts amid controversy (争议), or tailor the texts to today’s audience. Sands-O’Connor says the third is the “least problematic option” — but an even better approach is discovering new and exciting authors. “The books are out there,” she says, “people just need to look for them.”
12. Which of the following objects to making edits to Dahl’s books
A. lan Fleming. B. Inclusive Minds.
C. Suzanne Nossel. D. Karen Sands.
13. What does the underlined word “absurd” most probably mean
A. Necessary. B. Common.
C. Strict. D. Foolish.
14. What can we infer from Karen Sands’ words
A. Rewriting texts can free publishers from troubles.
B. Rewriting texts is an understandable choice.
C. Discovering new authors also brings controversy.
D. Readers are looking for new authors all the time.
15. Which of the following is the best title
A. Will Dahl’s works be rewritten B. How do we republish classics
C. Why are publishers under fire D. Should classics be rewritten
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。
As the world’s wealthiest country, it’s hard to understand that there are 38 million Americans living in poverty. Poverty is defined as a household income below the national poverty line, which is $25, 750 for a family of four. ___16___ Millions of people are struggling to afford basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare.
There are many factors that contribute to poverty in America. ___17___ In many cities, the cost of rent is astronomical(天文数字), and even those with full-time jobs can’t afford to pay for both rent and other basic expenses. Additionally, low-paying jobs and a lack of access to quality education can also contribute to poverty.
___18___ People who live in poverty are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases and mental health issues, and they are more likely to die prematurely. Children growing up in poverty are at a disadvantage from the start, as they often don’t have access to quality education or healthcare, and they are more likely to experience food insecurity and homelessness.
Poverty is a complex issue with no easy solutions. ___19___ These include things like increasing access to affordable housing, creating more job opportunities with livable wages, and improving access to education and healthcare for all Americans.
In conclusion, poverty in America is a harsh reality that affects millions of people every day. ___20___ Necessary steps should be taken to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to live a healthy and prosperous life.
A. The effects of poverty can cause a lot of harm.
B. But there are steps that can be taken to solve it.
C. Around 11% of Americans currently live below this line.
D. It simply could be because of poverty or weak economies.
E. For example the lack of affordable housing is a major issue.
F. As a society, we must work to address the root causes of poverty.
G. Research shows there is a connection between education and poverty.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In Tennessee, you will find a “secret society” that consists of 9 women who call themselves “The 9 Nanas”. The ___21___ is simple- to spread happiness by performing ___22___ acts of kindness for whoever in need. The 9 Nanas have been carrying out this in secret for over 30 years. Even their husbands had no idea what the ladies were up to!
Several of them were ___23___ by MaMaw and PaPaw, a couple always doing good for the community. So, one day when the ladies got together, they ___24___ recalled how MaMaw Ruth used to bake and send pound cakes to families who had recently ___25___ someone. They wanted to start doing good for their community too. To do so, they knew they needed money. And that’s when they decided to do all of their own laundry, ___26___ the money saved to fund their good deeds. The ladies kept their ears open. Whenever they heard of someone in need, they’d ___27___ in to help.
And soon, they started to ___28___ their efforts. “We’d drive through low-income neighborhoods and look for homes that had fans in the window. That told us the people who lived there didn’t have air-conditioning. ___29___ we’d see that there were no lights on at night, which meant there was a good chance their utilities had been turned off. Then we’d ___30___ a little care package.”
The group operated in secret for 30 years! But by then, the husbands had started to ___31___ . When one husband questioned his wife about the activity, the ladies knew it was time to tell them. Soon, the husbands introduced the ladies to the ___32___ of the Internet, where MaMaw Ruth’s pound cakes could be sold. The business instantly ___33___ .
Now, over 5 years since the husbands ___34___ their wives’ secret, the 9 Nanas are still going strong. And the ___35___ of kindness started by MaMaw and PaPaw lives on.
21. A. process B. mission C. solution D. routine
22. A. random B. strange C. favorite D. promising
23. A. put up B. taken up C. brought up D. carried up
24. A. carefully B. fondly C. regretfully D. hopefully
25. A. helped B. left C. accepted D. lost
26. A. setting aside B. setting up C. setting down D. setting off
27. A. break B. put C. step D. take
28. A. make B. slow C. spare D. expand
29. A. But B. Or C. So D. Nor
30. A. deliver B. order C. design D. search
31 A. suspect B. sustain C. support D. suspend
32. A. benefit B. power C. nature D. interest
33. A. took over B. took up C. took off D. took on
34. A. removed B. established C. dismissed D. uncovered
35. A. memory B. quality C. tradition D. potential
第二节 语法填空(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。
Recently, Wang Jibing, a 55-year-old deliveryman, ___36___ (publish) his second poetry collection I Love this World Clumsily. “If the life of a deliveryman is bitter ___37___ taking medicine, then poetry is the candy for me after the medicine,” Wang wrote.
Poetry writing comes from his long-term love for literature ___38___ life experiences have also enriched the themes of his poems. ___39___ (particular) after working as a deliveryman, his poems have experienced significant shifts in style and perspective.
Wang has written over 4, 000 poems on ___40___ (vary) subjects, including his working experiences in different cities, his recollections of his hometown, and ___41___ (observe) of society and life. Delivering food allows him to interact with more people and experience more things, ___42___ has triggered(触发) a deeper understanding for others. People who carefully read Wang’s poems can discover a certain ___43___ (simple) and reality because they are closely related to everyday life, ___44___ (capture)the joy and suffering of common people. Wang ____45____ (share) the same optimism and sincerity as in his poems. “Struggles in life occasionally serve as a source of motivation,” he said.
第四部分 书面表达(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你因故不能参加下周二的音乐会，想把票转赠给王明。请你给他写一封邮件告知相关情况。内容包括：
1.你不能参加音乐会的缘由；
2.音乐会的基本情况；
3.如何获取门票。
注意：1.词数80左右。
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hi, Wang Ming
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Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
Monday morning at school started off exactly like any other school morning. It wasn’t until they reached the third-grade classroom that Roger Clark and his classmates noticed the difference. Instead of a cozy circle, the desks and chairs had been rearranged in stiff, rigid rows. The point to Roger Clark wasn’t that the desks had been rearranged. The point was, why As if in answer, he heard two hands clap behind him. “What’s this, what’s this ” barked a demanding voice.
She was tall and straight as a ruler, and was wearing an out-of-fashion suit and a skirt that was nearly to the ankles. She bore a plant in one arm and a book in the other. “I am Miss Orville. 0-r-v-i-l-l-e,” she spelled, “I am beyond trickery (诡计), so I advise you to try none. You are to be in my charge until the return of your normal teacher, however long that may be.”
She started to check their weekend homework, and Roger couldn’t escape it. He opened his book bag. It slid and, with a crash, fell to the floor. Books, pencil case spilled out. Baseball cards, water pistol, police whistle, kite string. . . “Ah,” crowed Miss Orville, instantly at his desk. “We have come to play, have we ”
From Monday to Thursday, Miss Orville was fixing her eyes on almost everything: piles of homework, arrangement of chairs and rules of classroom. It annoyed some students a lot, especially Roger.
Then it was Friday. Before lunch, Miss Orville told the class, “I am happy to inform you that your normal teacher will be back on Monday. This afternoon will be my final session with you.”
At lunch in the basement cafeteria, the third grade talked of nothing except how to play a trick on Mill Orville. “That old plant she’s always caring for,” suggested Roger, “We could tear off all the leaves. That’d show her.”
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After lunch in class, Miss Orville was staring at the plant.
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Hearing Miss Orville’s words, Roger was in regret and decided to tell the truth.
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听力：CACAA BCBCB CCBCA -CACBA常州市教育学会学业水平监测
高二英语试题
注意：本试卷分四个部分，答案全部做在答题纸上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力(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 is the man doing
A. Talking to the manager B. Interviewing the woman. C. Asking for directions.
2. What does the mother want the boy to do
A. Read a book. B. Climb the mountain. C. Wait for her.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Driving. B. The Internet. C. Their jobs.
4. What is the man going to do
A. Look for a job. B. Go shopping. C. Give up his job.
5. Why did the woman fail to come to class
A. She didn’t catch the bus. B. The class began too early. C. She didn’t find the campus.
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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What do the speakers think of the restaurant
A. Large. B. Different. C. Traditional.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Enjoy the pizza. B. Wait for a Californian. C. Order a large pizza.
听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What’s the woman doing
A. Giving a history lesson. B. Preparing a presentation. C. Working on a problem.
9. What will they probably talk about next
A. When Columbus discovered America. B. What the New World stands for.
C. Who was the first European to discover America.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. How long will the man be away
A. A month. B. Nearly a week. C. Three days.
11. Who will take care of Roger
A. His father. B. His mother. C. The woman.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She is a teacher. B. She still works. C. She likes children.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Which teacher does the man dislike
A. The maths teacher. B. The Chinese teacher. C. The oral English teacher.
14. Where does the man’s oral English teacher come from
A. China. B. England. C. America.
15. What does the man’s oral English teacher advise the students to do
A. Communicate more. B. Recite for exams. C. Study hard for exams.
16. Who most probably is the woman
A. The man’s student. B. The man’s classmate. C. The man’s friend.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How long did Miss Brown teach the students
A. For two years. B. For three years. C. For four years.
18. What do the students think of Miss Brown
A. Clever and thoughtful. B. Rude and strict. C. Kind and patient.
19 Why do students like Miss Brown’s lessons
A. They are easy to follow.
B. They are lively and interesting.
C. She is not strict with the students.
20. What do the students owe their progress to
A. Miss Brown’s help. B. The English exams. C. Their hard work.
第二部分 阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Quick escape: 48 hours in the Scenic Rim
Recovered from recent bushfires, the Scenic Rim is well and truly open for business. In fact, so much so that Lonely Planet has included the Scenic Rim on its Top 10 Regions of the World list for 2023.
Here’s how you can transform your weekend with our 48-hour guide.
Day 1 AM: Hikes or Wine
Hikers should set the GPS for Girraween National Park in the Granite Belt, one of the most exciting hikes in Queensland.
For the wine lovers, travel 20 minutes past grass fields and shady trees. You’ll find yourself at The Overflow Estate 1895, a fine vineyard on a peninsula(半岛) overlooking Lake Wyaralong.
Day 1 PM: An international twist
It’s time to head to your home for the night at Yumeji Japanese Retreat on Tamborine Mountain.
Offering three different room options, the highlight is the traditional room “Tsuru” with two futons, a Chabudai (Japanese style table) and a Hinoki-buro (Cypress wood bath). It’s perfect for a late-night stay as the smell of cedar(雪松木) gently fills the room.
Day 2 AM: Nature’s finest
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat has welcomed visitors for more than 93 years. It’s the perfect base to experience and connect with nature via 160km of nature trails(小径) that pass a ridiculous 500 waterfalls.
A highlight is the picture-perfect tree-top walk, Moonlight Crag (7km return/3hr) with sweeping views of the Lost World Plateau.
Day 2 PM: The perfect ending
The last stop for the weekend offers a little treat after your day of hiking -Ania’s famous peach cheesecake from the recently re-opened Polish Place on Tamborine Mountain.
If cheesecake isn’t your thing, simply enjoy a drink (there’s more than 30 Polish vodkas and a great selection of Polish beers) and a snack (or if you’re after a late lunch, order the pork hock and you’ll be thinking about it for days) in this homely cafe.
1. What must you use in the Day I tour
A. Some good wine. B. A Japanese-style table.
C. A GPS system. D. A bathing towel.
2. What can you enjoy on the second day
A. Bathing in waterfalls. B. Walking on treetops.
C. Drinking with Polish people. D. Making cakes with peaches.
3 Where might this article be taken from
A. A local tourism website. B. An international business magazine.
C. A personal travel blog. D. A tourism geography textbook.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了在48小时内如何在the Scenic Rim进行旅行的建议。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Day 1 AM: Hikes or Wine标题下第一段“Hikers should set the GPS for Girraween National Park in the Granite Belt, one of the most exciting hikes in Queensland.”（徒步旅行者应该为花岗岩带的吉拉文国家公园设置GPS，这是昆士兰最令人兴奋的徒步旅行之一。）可知，在第一天的徒步旅行中你必须带的是GPS系统。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Day 2 AM: Nature’s finest标题下第二段“A highlight is the picture-perfect tree-top walk, Moonlight Crag (7km return/3hr) with sweeping views of the Lost World Plateau.”（一个亮点是完美的树顶漫步，月光岩（7公里/3小时），可以欣赏到失落世界高原的全景。）可知，你在第二天可以享受在树顶行走。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据标题“Quick escape: 48 hours in the Scenic Rim”（快速逃离：在the Scenic Rim的48小时”及第二段“Here’s how you can transform your weekend with our 48-hour guide.”（以下是如何通过我们的48小时指南改变您的周末。）可知，这是一个关于48小时的旅游建议，推断出这篇文章来自一个当地的旅游网站。故选A项。
B
A schoolgirl has created a solar-powered backpack that filters (过滤) out air pollution after being inspired by her asthmatic (哮喘的) mother.
Eleanor Woods, 12, from High Burton, Huddersfield, a town in West Yorkshire, northern England, entered the “Backpack to the Future” competition after her mother put the application form in her room. She went on to win the award for her.
The “Backpack to the Future” competition was launched to change perception (认知), encourage more diversity within engineering and to show children how they could combine an interest in fashion with a career in science, technology, engineering or maths.
Powered by green energy from solar power and a dynamo- a machine that changes mechanical energy into electrical energy - the backpack filters polluted air before fanning out cleaner air nearby.
“I have an air filter at home because my mum has mild asthma. My Breathe Better Backpack is all about keeping my friends, family and classmates safe using an air filter. It looks cool and will help get kids outside and fight off colds,” Eleanor said.
The pandemic spurred on (刺激了) Eleanor’s awareness of how pollution affects a person’s health and the spread of diseases. Spending a lot of time with her asthmatic mum over several lockdowns gave the 12-year-old food for thought.
The schoolgirl added: “My generation is really aware of pollution, and we have lessons on it at school along with diseases spreading, and this is another reason I designed this, because it is getting much worse.”
The young designer said she is becoming increasingly aware of the pollution that surrounds her, as she lives on a main road. Eleanor said: “I walk to school, next to the road, and can taste the petrol when buses come through.”
Speaking after winning the competition, Eleanor said the impact of her backpack will be far-reaching. “If just a few people start using it, it could be really good for the planet,” she said.
4. What can we infer from the first three paragraphs
A. Eleanor’s mother encouraged her to win the competition.
B. Eleanor Woods was confident that she would win an award.
C. Eleanor’s backpack is both fashionable and environmentally-friendly.
D. The competition was intended for people working in fashion-design.
5. What is the main focus of paragraph 4
A. The process of the invention. B. The working principle of the backpack.
C. The energy source of the backpack. D. The components of the backpack.
6. What is the function of the backpack
A. It can make kids look healthy. B. It can produce green energy.
C. It can help defend against air pollution. D. It can cure people of asthma.
7. Which of the following can best describe Eleanor Wood
A. Considerate. B. Professional.
C. Generous. D. Ordinary.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了12岁的埃莉诺·伍兹在哮喘母亲的启发下，制作了一个太阳能背包，可以过滤空气污染，帮助有呼吸疾病的人。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A schoolgirl has created a solar-powered backpack that filters (过滤) out air pollution after being inspired by her asthmatic (哮喘的) mother.”（一名女学生在哮喘母亲的启发下，制作了一个太阳能背包，可以过滤空气污染。）和第三段“The “Backpack to the Future” competition was launched to change perception (认知), encourage more diversity within engineering and to show children how they could combine an interest in fashion with a career in science, technology, engineering or maths.”（发起“面向未来的背包”比赛是为了改变人们的看法，鼓励工程领域的更多多样性，并向孩子们展示如何将对时尚的兴趣与科学、技术、工程或数学的职业结合起来。）可知太阳能背包不仅是环保的，而且比赛的主旨是向孩子们展示如何将对时尚的兴趣与科学、技术、工程或数学的职业结合起来，第二段讲了埃莉诺·伍兹的作品获奖了，说明她的创新包是符合时尚要求的，C项“埃莉诺的背包既时尚又环保”，符合句意。故选C项。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Powered by green energy from solar power and a dynamo- a machine that changes mechanical energy into electrical energy - the backpack filters polluted air before fanning out cleaner air nearby.”（背包由太阳能和发电机提供的绿色能源提供动力，发电机是一种将机械能转化为电能的机器，它过滤污染的空气，然后在附近扇出更清洁的空气。）说明第四段的重点是讲解背包的工作原理。故选B项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“My Breathe Better Backpack is all about keeping my friends, family and classmates safe using an air filter. It looks cool and will help get kids outside and fight off colds”（我的Breathe Better背包就是为了用空气过滤器保护我的朋友、家人和同学的安全。它看起来很酷，有助于让孩子们出门，抵御感冒。）可知，背包的功能是它可以帮助抵御空气污染。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A schoolgirl has created a solar-powered backpack that filters (过滤) out air pollution after being inspired by her asthmatic (哮喘的) mother.”（一名女学生在哮喘母亲的启发下，制作了一个太阳能背包，可以过滤空气污染。）及第五段“My Breathe Better Backpack is all about keeping my friends, family and classmates safe using an air filter. It looks cool and will help get kids outside and fight off colds”（我的Breathe Better背包是为了用空气过滤器保护我的朋友、家人和同学的安全。它看起来很酷，有助于让孩子们出门和抵御感冒）可知，埃莉诺·伍兹是一个为他人着想的人。故选A项。
C
It’s a tiny worm that scientists have been using for years to study aging, and they just made a new discovery. Researchers found that variations in a specific gene affected the lifespan of the worm, suggesting that the same genes could have similar effects on humans. The study is part of an ongoing effort to find genes that affect lifespan and are a potential target for anti-aging drugs.
The worm called C. elegans, is a popular model organism for studying aging because it’s easy to see how long they live. Unlike humans, the worm’s lifespan is measured in days, not years, which makes it easier to study the aging process. Previous studies have already shown that changes in diet, exercise, and drugs can affect the worm’s lifespan, but this is the first time a specific gene has been identified that affects lifespan.
The specific gene, called DAF-16, is known to be involved in a variety of biological processes, including stress response and metabolism (新陈代谢). When researchers changed the gene, they found that it increased the lifespan of the worm by up to 60%. The discovery could have implications for human aging, as the same gene exists in humans.
Researchers caution that there’s still a long way to go before this discovery can be translated into anti-aging drugs. For one the worm’s lifespan is so short that it’s difficult to know how the gene would affect humans over a longer period of time. Additionally, the study only looked at one gene while there are likely many other genes that affect lifespan. Still, the discovery is an important step in understanding the aging process and developing potential anti-aging treatments.
Overall, the study highlights the potential of model organisms, like the lowly nematode (线虫), in advancing our understanding of aging and developing new treatments. As the global population continues to age, research into the aging process will become increasingly important.
8. What actually is the key factor affecting lifespan that has been newly discovered
A. C. elegans. B. Changes in diet.
C. DAF-16. D. Stress response.
9. Why is it difficult to translate the discovery into anti-aging drugs
A. Humans’ lifespan is too changeable to predict.
B. There is a huge gap between humans’ and worms’ lifestyle.
C. The genes in humans are different from those in the worm.
D. Other genes affecting lifespan need to be taken into consideration.
10. What is the researchers’ overall attitude towards the discovery
A. Uninterested. B. Doubtful.
C. Positive. D. Worried.
11. What is the main idea of the article
A. Great progress in the study of lifespan.
B. The discovery of a worm affecting lifespan.
C. The significance of organism in studying aging.
D. The importance of research into the aging process.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究人员发现了一种特定基因的变异会影响蠕虫的寿命，这表明相同的基因可能对人类产生类似的影响。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段前两句“The specific gene, called DAF-16, is known to be involved in a variety of biological processes, including stress response and metabolism(新陈代谢). When researchers changed the gene, they found that it increased the lifespan of the worm by up to 60%. (这种特殊的基因被称为DAF-16，已知参与多种生物过程，包括应激反应和代谢。当研究人员改变这个基因时，他们发现它将蠕虫的寿命延长了60%)”可知，被称为DAF-16的特殊基因影响了蠕虫的寿命。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段前三句“Researchers caution that there’s still a long way to go before this discovery can be translated into anti-aging drugs. For one, the worm’s lifespan is so short that it’s difficult to know how the gene would affect humans over a longer period of time. Additionally, the study only looked at one gene while there are likely many other genes that affect lifespan. (研究人员警告说，在将这一发现转化为抗衰老药物之前，还有很长的路要走。首先，这种蠕虫的寿命很短，很难知道这种基因在很长一段时间内会如何影响人类。此外，这项研究只研究了一种基因，而可能还有许多其他基因影响寿命。)”可知，把这种发现转化为抗衰老药物的难处在于需要考虑其他影响寿命的基因。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据末段“Overall, the study highlights the potential of model organisms, like the lowly nematode(线虫), in advancing our understanding of aging and developing new treatments. As the global population continues o age, research into the aging process will become increasingly important. (总的来说，这项研究强调了模式生物的潜力，比如低等线虫，在促进我们对衰老的理解和开发新的治疗方法方面。随着全球人口持续老龄化，对老龄化过程的研究将变得越来越重要)”推知，科学家对这项研究发现持积极的态度。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，结合首段“It’s a tiny worm that scientists have been using for years to study aging, and they just made a new discovery. Researchers found that variations in a specific gene affected the lifespan of the worm, suggesting that the same genes could have similar effects on humans. The study is part of an ongoing effort to find genes that affect lifespan and are a potential target for anti-aging drugs. (这是一种微小的蠕虫，科学家们多年来一直用它来研究衰老，他们刚刚有了一个新发现。研究人员发现，一种特定基因的变异会影响蠕虫的寿命，这表明相同的基因可能对人类产生类似的影响。这项研究是寻找影响寿命的基因的一部分，这些基因是抗衰老药物的潜在目标)”可知，文章主要介绍研究人员发现了一种特定基因的变异会影响蠕虫的寿命，这表明相同的基因可能对人类产生类似的影响。故选A。
D
Only days after a British publisher came under fire for edits made to Roald Dahl’s children’s books, the Telegraph revealed that James Bond was getting the same treatment. Just as Dahl’s books would be adjusted to remove language that today’s readers believe offensive, the estate (遗作) of Bond author Ian Fleming has conducted a sensitivity review before an upcoming re-issue of the spy novels.
It’s hard for anyone to argue in favor of the language in question — in Dahl’s case, offensive terms relating to race, gender, weight, and mental health have been rewritten; in Fleming’s, language describing Black people has particularly come under the microscope.
The review was conducted with Inclusive Minds, an organization that works with the children’s — book world to support diversity and inclusion. The group told TIME they “do not write, edit, or rewrite texts, but provide book creators with valuable insight from people with the relevant lived experience that they can consider.”
Some critics, like Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, have argued that Dahl’s work should stand as it is. In a Twitter thread, she wrote that the “problem” with rewrites “is that there is no limiting principle.” And Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie wrote: “Roald Dahl was no angel but this is absurd censorship (审查制度).” Also, Penguin Random House announced it would continue to publish “classic” versions of Dahl’s books alongside the revised versions.
Yet Karen Sands-O’Connor, a professor of children’s literature at Newcastle University, says there is a precedent (先例) for rewriting texts — and a reason publishers go to the trouble. She says they have three choices: stop publishing the work and lose money, continue publishing the original texts amid controversy (争议), or tailor the texts to today’s audience. Sands-O’Connor says the third is the “least problematic option” — but an even better approach is discovering new and exciting authors. “The books are out there,” she says, “people just need to look for them.”
12. Which of the following objects to making edits to Dahl’s books
A. lan Fleming. B. Inclusive Minds.
C. Suzanne Nossel. D. Karen Sands.
13. What does the underlined word “absurd” most probably mean
A. Necessary. B. Common.
C. Strict. D. Foolish.
14. What can we infer from Karen Sands’ words
A. Rewriting texts can free publishers from troubles.
B. Rewriting texts is an understandable choice.
C. Discovering new authors also brings controversy.
D. Readers are looking for new authors all the time.
15. Which of the following is the best title
A. Will Dahl’s works be rewritten B. How do we republish classics
C. Why are publishers under fire D. Should classics be rewritten
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章主要介绍讲述了在现代，一些经典作品中凡是涉及到种族、性别、心理疾病等敏感话题，都将受到严格审查，要求被删除或改写的现状，同时也分析了人们对此所持有的不同见解。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Some critics, like Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, have argued that Dahl’s work should stand as it is. ”（一些评论家，如美国笔会的首席执行官Suzanne Nossel，认为Dahl的作品应该保持原样。）可知，Suzanne Nossel反对对Dahl的作品进行修改和重写。故选C。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段“Some critics, like Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, have argued that Dahl’s work should stand as it is. In a Twitter thread, she wrote that the “problem” with rewrites “is that there is no limiting principle.”（一些评论家，如美国笔会的首席执行官Suzanne Nossel，认为Dahl的作品应该保持原样。她在推特上写道，改写的“问题”在于“没有限制原则”。）和划线词所在句“Roald Dahl was no angel but this is absurd censorship (审查制度).”（Roald Dahl不是天使，但这是absurd审查制度。）可知，一些评论家是反对这种审查制度的，因为它没有限制原则，是很愚蠢荒谬的，划线词意为“愚蠢的”。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Yet Karen Sands-O’Connor, a professor of children’s literature at Newcastle University, says there is a precedent (先例) for rewriting texts — and a reason publishers go to the trouble.”（然而，纽卡斯尔大学儿童文学教授 Karen Sands-O’Connor说，改写文本是有先例的，这也是出版商不辞劳苦的原因。）可知，Karen Sand认为改写文本是可以理解的。故选B。
15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了现存的审查制度，使得一些经典作品只要涉及到一些敏感话题，都会被要求删除或改写的现状，对于经典作品是否应该被改写的问题，人们持有不同的看法，D项“经典应该重写吗？”符合文意。故选D。
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。
As the world’s wealthiest country, it’s hard to understand that there are 38 million Americans living in poverty. Poverty is defined as a household income below the national poverty line, which is $25, 750 for a family of four. ___16___ Millions of people are struggling to afford basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare.
There are many factors that contribute to poverty in America. ___17___ In many cities, the cost of rent is astronomical(天文数字), and even those with full-time jobs can’t afford to pay for both rent and other basic expenses. Additionally, low-paying jobs and a lack of access to quality education can also contribute to poverty.
___18___ People who live in poverty are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases and mental health issues, and they are more likely to die prematurely. Children growing up in poverty are at a disadvantage from the start, as they often don’t have access to quality education or healthcare, and they are more likely to experience food insecurity and homelessness.
Poverty is a complex issue with no easy solutions. ___19___ These include things like increasing access to affordable housing, creating more job opportunities with livable wages, and improving access to education and healthcare for all Americans.
In conclusion, poverty in America is a harsh reality that affects millions of people every day. ___20___ Necessary steps should be taken to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to live a healthy and prosperous life.
A. The effects of poverty can cause a lot of harm.
B. But there are steps that can be taken to solve it.
C. Around 11% of Americans currently live below this line.
D. It simply could be because of poverty or weak economies.
E. For example, the lack of affordable housing is a major issue.
F. As a society, we must work to address the root causes of poverty.
G. Research shows there is a connection between education and poverty.
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国贫困产生的原因、表现及解决办法。
【16题详解】
上文“Poverty is defined as a household income below the national poverty line, which is $25, 750 for a family of four.(贫困被定义为低于国家贫困线的家庭收入，四口之家的贫困线为25750美元)”中的the national poverty line和C项“目前约有11%的美国人生活在这条线以下”中的this line指代一致，构成内容上的顺承关系。故选C项。
【17题详解】
上文“There are many factors that contribute to poverty in America.(造成美国贫困的因素有很多)”可知，造成美国贫困的因素有很多，E项“例如，缺乏负担得起的住房是一个主要问题”是对上文提到造成美国贫困因素的举例说明，故选E项。
【18题详解】
下文“People who live in poverty are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases and mental health issues, and they are more likely to die prematurely. Children growing up in poverty are at a disadvantage from the start, as they often don’t have access to quality education or healthcare, and they are more likely to experience food insecurity and homelessness.(生活在贫困中的人更有可能患上慢性病和心理健康问题，他们更有可能过早死亡。在贫困中长大的儿童从一开始就处于不利地位，因为他们往往无法获得高质量的教育或医疗保健，而且他们更有可能经历粮食不安全和无家可归的情况)”可知，是对贫困带来的危害的具体介绍，A项“贫困的影响会造成很多伤害”是对下文内容的概括总结，也是本段的主题句。故选A项。
【19题详解】
上文“Poverty is a complex issue with no easy solutions.(贫困是一个复杂的问题，没有简单的解决办法)”说明贫困的解决办法不简单，空格处承上启下，下文“These include things like increasing access to affordable housing, creating more job opportunities with livable wages, and improving access to education and healthcare for all Americans.(这些措施包括增加获得经济适用房的机会，以适宜的工资创造更多的就业机会，以及改善所有美国人获得教育和医疗保健的机会)”可知有一些措施可以帮助解决贫困的问题，B项“但是，可以采取一些步骤来解决这个问题”既和上文构成转折关系，又引出了下文对于贫困的解决策略。故选B项。
【20题详解】
上文“In conclusion, poverty in America is a harsh reality that affects millions of people every day. (总之，美国的贫困是一个严酷的现实，每天影响着数百万人)”和F项“作为一个社会，我们必须努力解决贫困的根源”构成内容上的顺承（因果关系），说明由于美国的贫困每天影响着数百万人，所以我们必须努力解决贫困的根源。故选F项。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In Tennessee, you will find a “secret society” that consists of 9 women who call themselves “The 9 Nanas”. The ___21___ is simple- to spread happiness by performing ___22___ acts of kindness for whoever in need. The 9 Nanas have been carrying out this in secret for over 30 years. Even their husbands had no idea what the ladies were up to!
Several of them were ___23___ by MaMaw and PaPaw, a couple always doing good for the community. So, one day when the ladies got together, they ___24___ recalled how MaMaw Ruth used to bake and send pound cakes to families who had recently ___25___ someone. They wanted to start doing good for their community too. To do so, they knew they needed money. And that’s when they decided to do all of their own laundry, ___26___ the money saved to fund their good deeds. The ladies kept their ears open. Whenever they heard of someone in need, they’d ___27___ in to help.
And soon, they started to ___28___ their efforts. “We’d drive through low-income neighborhoods and look for homes that had fans in the window. That told us the people who lived there didn’t have air-conditioning. ___29___ we’d see that there were no lights on at night, which meant there was a good chance their utilities had been turned off. Then we’d ___30___ a little care package.”
The group operated in secret for 30 years! But by then, the husbands had started to ___31___ . When one husband questioned his wife about the activity, the ladies knew it was time to tell them. Soon, the husbands introduced the ladies to the ___32___ of the Internet, where MaMaw Ruth’s pound cakes could be sold. The business instantly ___33___ .
Now, over 5 years since the husbands ___34___ their wives’ secret, the 9 Nanas are still going strong. And the ___35___ of kindness started by MaMaw and PaPaw lives on.
21. A. process B. mission C. solution D. routine
22. A. random B. strange C. favorite D. promising
23. A. put up B. taken up C. brought up D. carried up
24. A. carefully B. fondly C. regretfully D. hopefully
25. A. helped B. left C. accepted D. lost
26. A. setting aside B. setting up C. setting down D. setting off
27. A. break B. put C. step D. take
28. A. make B. slow C. spare D. expand
29. A. But B. Or C. So D. Nor
30. A. deliver B. order C. design D. search
31. A. suspect B. sustain C. support D. suspend
32. A. benefit B. power C. nature D. interest
33. A. took over B. took up C. took off D. took on
34. A. removed B. established C. dismissed D. uncovered
35. A. memory B. quality C. tradition D. potential
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在Tennessee，一个由九位女性组成的一个“秘密社团”三十年来一直秘密地坚持帮助有需要的人，为人们传递善举的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：任务很简单——通过为任何需要帮助的人做一些随机的善举来传播快乐。A. process进程、过程；B. mission任务；C. solution解决方法；D. routine常规、惯例。根据上一句的“secret society”（秘密社团）和句中“to spread happiness by performing 2 acts of kindness for whoever in need. ”可知，为任何需要帮助的人提供善举是秘密社团的任务。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：任务很简单——通过为任何需要帮助的人做一些随机的善举来传播快乐。A. random随机的、任意的；B. strange陌生的、奇怪的；C. favorite最喜欢的；D. promising有前途的。根据第二段“They wanted to start doing good for their community too.”（他们也想开始为他们的社区做点好事。）和“Whenever they heard of someone in need, they’d 7 in to help.”（每当他们听到有人需要帮助时，他们都会伸出援手。）可知，她们会给任何需要帮助的人随机做一些善举。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她们中有几个是由MaMaw和PaPaw带大的，这对夫妇总是为社区做好事。A. put up举起、张贴；B. taken up占据、从事；C. brought up抚养、养育；D. carried up抬起、建高。根据下文“So, one day when the ladies got together, they 4 recalled how MaMaw Ruth used to bake and send pound cakes to families who had recently 5 someone. ”（所以，有一天，当女士们聚在一起时，她们深情地回忆起MaMaw Ruth过去是如何烘烤并送给那些最近失去亲人的家庭的磅蛋糕的。）可知，她们应该是和MaMaw Ruth一起生活过的，是由MaMaw和PaPaw抚养长大的。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：所以，有一天，当女士们聚在一起时，她们深情地回忆起MaMaw Ruth过去是如何烘烤并送给那些最近失去亲人的家庭的磅蛋糕的。A. carefully仔细地、小心地；B. fondly深情地；C. regretfully遗憾地、懊悔地；D. hopefully有希望地。根据前文“Several of them were brought up by MaMaw and PaPaw, a couple always doing good for the community. ”（她们中有几个是由MaMaw和PaPaw带大的，这对夫妇总是为社区做好事。）和下文的“They wanted to start doing good for their community too. ”（她们也想开始为社区做好事。）可知，她们是由二老抚养长大的，并在他们的影响下，也想要开始做好事，所以在回忆过去MaMaw所做的好事时，是充满深情的。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，有一天，当女士们聚在一起时，她们深情地回忆起MaMaw Ruth过去是如何烘烤并送给那些最近失去亲人的家庭的磅蛋糕的。A. helped帮助；B. left离开；C. accepted接受；D. lost失去。根据前文“Several of them were brought up by MaMaw and PaPaw, a couple always doing good for the community. ”（她们中有几个是由MaMaw和PaPaw带大的，这对夫妇总是为社区做好事。）可知，MaMaw和PaPaw经常帮助社区中有困难和有需要的人，所以这里应该是为那些失去亲人的家庭送蛋糕的。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：就在那时，她们决定自己洗衣服，把省下来的钱留出来做善事。A. setting aside留出；B. setting up建立；C. setting down放下、记下；D. setting off出发、引起。根据句中“they decided to do all of their own laundry, ”和“the money saved”可知，她们决定自己洗衣服是为了省钱，之后留出这部分钱来做好事。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每当她们听到有人需要帮助时，她们都会伸出援手。A. break打破；break in打断、闯入；B. put放置；put in投入、提交；C. step迈步；step in介入、干预；D. take拿、带；take in吸收、理解。根据前文“And that’s when they decided to do all of their own laundry, setting aside the money saved to fund their good deeds. ”可知，她们留出了钱来做好事，所以只要听说有人需要帮助，就会介入进来帮助他们。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，她们开始扩大她们的努力。A. make制造；B. slow减速；C. spare抽出、节约；D. expand扩大。根据上一句“Whenever they heard of someone in need, they’d step in to help.”（每当她们听到有人需要帮助时，他们都会伸出援手。）和下一句“We’d drive through low-income neighborhoods and look for homes that had fans in the window”（我们开车穿过低收入社区，寻找窗户上有风扇的房子。）可知，她们已不仅仅局限于听到有人帮助而行动了，她们开始主动寻找需要帮助的人，而扩大自己的努力。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：或者我们会看到晚上没有灯，这意味着很有可能他们的公用设施被关闭了。A. But但是；B. Or或者；C. So所以；D. Nor也不。根据前文“We’d drive through low-income neighborhoods and look for homes that had fans in the window.”（我们开车穿过低收入社区，寻找窗户上有风扇的房子。）和本句句中“we’d see that there were no lights on at night, which meant there was a good chance their utilities had been turned off. ”可知，两句描述的都是她们开始扩大努力所做的事情，应该是选择关系。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后我们会送一个小小的爱心包裹。A. deliver运送、投递；B. order命令、订购；C. design设计；D. search搜查、搜寻。根据前文“We’d drive through low-income neighborhoods and look for homes that had fans in the window.”（我们开车穿过低收入社区，寻找窗户上有风扇的房子。）可知，她们是开车来寻找需要帮助的人，所以也会开车去给有需要的人送去爱心包裹。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但那时，丈夫们已经开始怀疑了。A. suspect怀疑；B. sustain维持；C. support支持；D. suspend暂停、推迟。根据前文“The group operated in secret for 30 years!”（这个组织秘密运作了30年!）和下文“When one husband questioned his wife about the activity, the ladies knew it was time to tell them. ”（当一位丈夫向他的妻子质疑这一活动时，女士们知道是时候告诉她们了。）可知，三十年来，她们的丈夫一直不知道她们所做的事情，直到有一位丈夫提出质疑，即开始产生怀疑了，她们才决定说出实情。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：很快，丈夫们向女士们介绍了互联网的力量，MaMaw Ruth做的一磅蛋糕可以在网上出售。A. benefit好处、益处；B. power力量；C. nature自然、本质；D. interest兴趣、利息。根据句中“where MaMaw Ruth’s pound cakes could be sold.”和下一句“The business instantly 13 .”（生意立刻红火起来。）可知，丈夫们帮助妻子们在网上销售磅蛋糕并获得了成功，让妻子们看到了互联网的力量。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：生意立刻红火起来。A. took over接管；B. took up 占据、从事；C. took off 脱下、突然成功；D. took on呈现、承担。根据前文“Soon, the husbands introduced the ladies to the power of the Internet, where MaMaw Ruth’s pound cakes could be sold. ”（很快，丈夫们向女士们介绍了互联网的力量，MaMaw Ruth做的一磅蛋糕可以在网上出售。）和下文的“Now, over 5 years since the husbands 14 their wives’ secret, the 9 Nanas are still going strong.”（现在，在丈夫们发现妻子的秘密5年多之后，九个NaNa仍然很强大。）可知，之后的五年中，九个Nana仍然在做着善事，发展得很好，说明当时借助互联网的力量，磅蛋糕卖得很好，生意一下子就红火起来了。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，在丈夫们发现妻子的秘密5年多之后，九个Nana仍然很强大。A. removed移除；B. established建立；C. dismissed解散、开除；D. uncovered揭露、发现。根据前文“But by then, the husbands had started to suspect. When one husband questioned his wife about the activity, the ladies knew it was time to tell them.”（但那时，丈夫们已经开始怀疑了。当一位丈夫向他的妻子质疑这一活动时，女士们知道是时候告诉她们了。）可知，当时是一位丈夫发现了妻子们的秘密的。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：而由MaMaw和PaPaw开创的善良传统也一直延续了下来。A. memory记忆；B. quality质量；C. tradition传统；D. potential潜力。根据前文“Several of them were brought up by MaMaw and PaPaw, a couple always doing good for the community.”（她们中有几个是由MaMaw和PaPaw带大的，这对夫妇总是为社区做好事。）和“They wanted to start doing good for their community too.”（她们也想要开始为社区做好事）及全文内容可知，这九个女性延续了抚养她们长大的MaMaw和PaPaw做好事的传统，也坚持为有需要的人提供帮助和善举。故选C。
第二节 语法填空(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。
Recently, Wang Jibing, a 55-year-old deliveryman, ___36___ (publish) his second poetry collection I Love this World Clumsily. “If the life of a deliveryman is bitter ___37___ taking medicine, then poetry is the candy for me after the medicine,” Wang wrote.
Poetry writing comes from his long-term love for literature ___38___ life experiences have also enriched the themes of his poems. ___39___ (particular) after working as a deliveryman, his poems have experienced significant shifts in style and perspective.
Wang has written over 4, 000 poems on ___40___ (vary) subjects, including his working experiences in different cities, his recollections of his hometown, and ___41___ (observe) of society and life. Delivering food allows him to interact with more people and experience more things, ___42___ has triggered(触发) a deeper understanding for others. People who carefully read Wang’s poems can discover a certain ___43___ (simple) and reality because they are closely related to everyday life, ___44___ (capture)the joy and suffering of common people. Wang ____45____ (share) the same optimism and sincerity as in his poems. “Struggles in life occasionally serve as a source of motivation,” he said.
【答案】36. has published##published
37. like 38. and
39. Particularly
40. various
41. observations##observation
42. which 43. simplicity
44. capturing
45. shares
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了55岁的送货员王继兵出版了他的第二本诗集《我笨拙地爱着这个世界》以及他对于诗歌的热爱。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：最近，55岁的送货员王继兵出版了他的第二本诗集《我笨拙地爱着这个世界》。空格处作谓语，根据时间状语Recently可知，应用一般过去时或现在完成时，当用现在完成时时，主语Wang Jibing为第三人称单数，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填has published/published。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：王写道：“如果一个送货员的生活像吃药一样痛苦，那么诗歌就是我吃药后的糖果。”。根据空格后的动名词taking可知，空格处应填介词，结合句意“像……”应用介词like。故填like。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：诗歌创作源于他对文学的长期热爱，生活经历也丰富了他的诗歌主题。空格处应填连词连接两个分句，表示并列关系应用连词and。故填and。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：尤其是在做了送货员之后，他的诗歌在风格和视角上发生了重大转变。空格处作状语，修饰整个句子，应用副词形式。故填Particularly。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：王写了4000多首不同主题的诗，包括他在不同城市的工作经历，对家乡的回忆，对社会和生活的观察。空格处作定语修饰名词subjects，应用形容词，结合句意“不同的”是various。故填various。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：王写了4000多首不同主题的诗，包括他在不同城市的工作经历，对家乡的回忆，对社会和生活的观察。根据and可知，空格处应填名词和experiences与recollections构成并列关系，结合句意“观察”是observation，为可数名词，根据句意可用名词的单数或复数形式。故填observations/observation。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：送餐让他能够与更多的人互动，体验更多的事情，这引发了他对他人更深层次的理解。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰-前面的整个句子，在从句中作主语，只能用which引导从句。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：仔细阅读王的诗歌，人们会发现其与日常生活有着密切的联系，捕捉着普通人的喜怒哀乐，具有一定的朴素之处和现实性。根据空格前的形容词certain和冠词a可知，空格处应填名词的单数形式，结合句意“朴素之处”是simplicity，为可数名词。故填simplicity。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：仔细阅读王的诗歌，人们会发现其与日常生活有着密切的联系，捕捉着普通人的喜怒哀乐，具有一定的朴素之处和现实性。空格处作状语，和主语they之间构成逻辑上的主谓关系，应用现在分词形式。故填capturing。
【45题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：王和他的诗一样乐观真诚。空格处作谓语，根据句意应用一般现在时，主语Wang为第三人称单数，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填shares。
第四部分 书面表达(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你因故不能参加下周二的音乐会，想把票转赠给王明。请你给他写一封邮件告知相关情况。内容包括：
1.你不能参加音乐会的缘由；
2.音乐会的基本情况；
3.如何获取门票。
注意：1.词数80左右。
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hi, Wang Ming
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Li Hua
【答案】Hi, Wang Ming
Knowing that you are interested in concert, I would like to give you a ticket for a concert. And I guess you must be fond of it. Yesterday, my teacher told me to attend a speech contest next Friday, so I have to prepare for it, having no time to enjoy the concert, which will be held next Tuesday. It will start at 7:00 in the evening, and last for four hours. A number of musicians will give performances, including Lang Lang, who you admire most. If you want to enjoy it, please come to Room 112 before 2:00 tomorrow afternoon, where I will have English class. I have the confidence that you will be fascinated by it. Please give me an earliest reply if you intend to go.
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封邮件，告诉王明想赠给他一张音乐会的票。
【详解】1.词汇积累
对……感兴趣：be interested in→ go in for
开始：begin→ start
许多：a number of→ many
相信：have the confidence that→ believe that
2.同义句转换
原句：Knowing that you are interested in concert, I would like to give you a ticket for a concert. And I guess you must be fond of it.
拓展句：Knowing that you are interested in concert, I would like to give you a ticket for a concert, which I guess you must be fond of.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Knowing that you are interested in concert, I would like to give you a ticket for a concert. （运用了现在分词做状语）
【高分句型2】 Yesterday, my teacher told me to attend a speech contest next Friday, so I have to prepare for it, having no time to enjoy the concert, which will be held next Tuesday.（现在分词作状语、which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
Monday morning at school started off exactly like any other school morning. It wasn’t until they reached the third-grade classroom that Roger Clark and his classmates noticed the difference. Instead of a cozy circle, the desks and chairs had been rearranged in stiff, rigid rows. The point to Roger Clark wasn’t that the desks had been rearranged. The point was, why As if in answer, he heard two hands clap behind him. “What’s this, what’s this ” barked a demanding voice.
She was tall and straight as a ruler, and was wearing an out-of-fashion suit and a skirt that was nearly to the ankles. She bore a plant in one arm and a book in the other. “I am Miss Orville. 0-r-v-i-l-l-e,” she spelled, “I am beyond trickery (诡计), so I advise you to try none. You are to be in my charge until the return of your normal teacher, however long that may be.”
She started to check their weekend homework, and Roger couldn’t escape it. He opened his book bag. It slid and, with a crash, fell to the floor. Books, pencil case spilled out. Baseball cards, water pistol, police whistle, kite string. . . “Ah,” crowed Miss Orville, instantly at his desk. “We have come to play, have we ”
From Monday to Thursday, Miss Orville was fixing her eyes on almost everything: piles of homework, arrangement of chairs and rules of classroom. It annoyed some students a lot, especially Roger.
Then it was Friday. Before lunch, Miss Orville told the class, “I am happy to inform you that your normal teacher will be back on Monday. This afternoon will be my final session with you.”
At lunch in the basement cafeteria, the third grade talked of nothing except how to play a trick on Mill Orville. “That old plant she’s always caring for,” suggested Roger, “We could tear off all the leaves. That’d show her.”
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After lunch in class, Miss Orville was staring at the plant.
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Hearing Miss Orville’s words, Roger was in regret and decided to tell the truth.
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【答案】 After lunch in class, Miss Orville was staring at the plant. She looked very serious, even with a hint of sadness when she bent down to pick up the torn leaves. Surprisingly, she calmly said, “I want to tell you a story about this plant.”. Through her story, we knew that Miss Orville’s family was very poor when she was in primary school. Just she was about to give up her school work when her teacher Mr. Green gave her this plant, hoping that she could always maintain a love for life. It was the plant and Mr. Green’s words that made her decide to become a primary school teacher.
Hearing Miss Orville’s words, Roger was in regret and decided to tell the truth.Roger stood up with a blush and whispered, “I’m sorry Miss Orville, I broke that plant.”. Miss Orville didn’t say anything. At that moment, we suddenly realized what she did was just to help us get rid of bad habits. We suddenly felt ashamed, so we all stood up and said, “Dear Miss Orville, thank you for teaching us this week. We love you very much.”. At that moment, we saw Miss Orvills’s pleased smile.
【解析】
【导语】本文以事件为线索展开，讲述了代课老师奥维尔小姐在代课的一周里对学生们严格管理，在代课最后一天学生罗杰破坏了她心爱的植物对其进行报复，在听到她和植物之间的故事时大家都意识到奥维尔小姐对大家的爱，于是大家和奥维尔小姐和解的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“吃过午饭后在课堂上，奥维尔小姐盯着那株植物看。”可知，第一段可描写奥维尔小姐发现植物被破坏后给大家讲这株植物由来的故事。
②由第二段首句内容“听到奥维尔小姐的话，罗杰很后悔，决定说实话。”可知，第二段可描写学生们向老师承认错误表达热爱之情。
2.续写线索：代课老师对学生的严格要求——学生们的不理解——破坏植物报复奥维尔小姐——奥维尔小姐讲述植物的故事——学生意识到错误——表达对老师的热爱
3.词汇激活
行为类
①弯腰：bend down/bend over
②放弃：give up/abandon
③保持：maintain/keep
情绪类
①羞愧的：ashamed/hangdog
②高兴的：pleased/glad
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Through her story, we knew that Miss Orville’s family was very poor when she was in primary school.（由从属连词that引导的宾语从句作knew的宾语和连词when引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2] It was the plant and Mr. Green’s words that made her decide to become a primary school teacher.（由It was+被强调部分+that+其它构成的强调句强调主语the plant and Mr. Green’s words）
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