武汉市部分重点中学2022-2023学年度下学期期末联考
高一英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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 does the man think of the Summer House
A The food is healthy. B. The service is good. C. The food is expensive.
2. Which flight will the man reserve
A. At 16:45. B. At 18:00. C. At 18:45.
3. Where should the man put his garbage
A The brown bin. B. The red bin. C. The blue bin.
4. How does the man feel about learning to paint
A. It’s great fun. B. It takes a lot of energy. C. It’s boring.
5. Who got a promotion
A. Emily. B. Henry. C. Liza.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the woman do this Saturday
A. Do some reading. B. Play golf. C. Hang out with friends.
7. When will the woman play golf next Wednesday
A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:15 pm. C. At 4:30 pm.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What makes the woman surprised about Steve
A. His tired look. B. His being in good shape. C. His way of dressing.
9. Where did the woman used to exercise
A. At home. B. In the gym. C. In the open.
10. What does Steve offer to the woman
A. Working out with him. B. Looking for a trainer. C. Using his guest passes.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What will the woman take tomorrow morning
A. A history exam. B. A history lecture. C. A physics experiment.
12. What does George suggest studying
A. Mr. Smith’s lectures. B. The American society. C. The American Civil War.
13. Where will the woman go
A. The lecture room. B. The library. C. The lab.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and employee. B. Husband and wife. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
15. What was the man in charge of at Computer Country
A. The sales service. B. The human resources. C. The computer production.
16. What will the man do in the following days
A. Do some researches. B. Spend time with his kids. C. Sign up for a course.
17. How does the man view Emoryville
A. It has a good reputation. B. It has a long history. C. It pays well.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does Historic England advise
A. Ways to make the best photos.
B. Ways to raise people’s interest in art.
C. Ways to protect traditional buildings.
19. What is the exhibition about
A. Pictures of daily life.
B. Ways of communication.
C. Protecting the environment.
20. What is the feature of the show in London
A. Photos taken by Jamil.
B. Photos in shop windows.
C. The Week Junior advertisements.
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
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Soho
Soho, envelopes London’s Chinatown so naturally the neighborhood is full of Chinese restaurants. You’ll find various Chinese cuisines in Soho.
Yauatcha Soho($$$)
Yauatcha is a stylish all-day dim sum restaurant from the Hakkasan Group. And the Soho site is extremely stylish indeed with its dark tables and long blue-lit fish tank. The food is similarly beautiful, from the delicate crystal dumplings to the spicy steamed seabass, a kind of sea fish. You certainly pay for the pleasure of eating at Yauatcha. For a luxury occasion it really hits the spot.
Beijing Dumpling($$)
It may have dumpling in the name but that’s not all this little spot turns out. You can watch the chefs make the dumplings by hand in the window and they come pan-fried, steamed or soupy in the form of xiaolongbao. If you need more there are a variety of classic Chinese dishes and spicy hot pot.
Little Four Seasons($)
It’s not hard to locate Little Four Seasons which is famed for its roast duck. You can get this signature dish at Little Four Seasons but the specialty of this house is hot pot with the pork belly and chicken with black pepper, the spicy chicken and the spicy and sour fish being particular favourites.
Barshu($$)
Sichuan cuisine is famous for its spiciness and that’s exactly what you get at Barshu. Sichuan pepper and chillies feature across the menu, in everything from deep fried frogs legs to dry wok(锅)duck tongues to hot and sour tofu. It’s slightly pricier than your average Chinatown restaurant but you’ll struggle to find regional food of the same quality elsewhere. Just be prepared for the heat.
1. What can be enjoyed in Little Four Seasons
A. Hot and sour tofu. B. Spicy and sour fish.
C. The delicate dim sum. D. Hot pot with black pepper.
2. What can we learn from the text
A. Yauatcha Soho may cost customers the least.
B. The cuisines are combined with English flavor.
C. Barshu serves Sichuan cuisines of high quality.
D. Beijing Dumpling serves mass-produced dumplings.
3. If Lucy wants to enjoy dumplings in elegant surroundings, which might be the best choice for her
A. Barshu. B. Yauatcha Soho.
C. Beijing Dumpling. D. Little Four Seasons.
B
There was once a farmer who had a large field of corn. He worked the land with the greatest care, for he wanted to sell the corn and buy good things for his family. But he saw his corn dry up, for no rain fell, and he feared that he was to have no crop. Every morning he went out to the field and looked at the thirsty stalks and wished for the rain to fall.
One day, as he stood looking up at the sky, two little raindrops saw him, and one said to the other: “Look at that farmer. I feel very sorry for him. He took such pains with his field of corn, and now it is drying up. I wish I might help him.”
“Yes,” said the other, “but you are only a little raindrop. What can you do You can’t wet even one hill.”
“Well,” said the first, “I know, to be sure, I cannot do much; but perhaps I can cheer the farmer a little, and I am going to do my best. I’ll go to the field to show my good will, if I can’t do anything more. Here I go!”
The first raindrop had no sooner started for the field than the second one said: “Well, if you really insist upon going, I think I will go, too. Here I come!” And down went the raindrops. One came — pat —on the farmer’s nose, and one fell on a thirsty stalk of corn.
“Dear me,” said the farmer, “what’s that A raindrop! Where did it come from I do believe we shall have a shower.”
By this time a great many raindrops had come together to see what all the commotion was about. When they saw the two kind little drops going down to cheer the farmer and water his corn, one said:“If you two are going on such a good errand, I’ll go, too!” And down he came. “And I!” said another. “And I!” And so said they all, until a whole shower came and the corn was watered. Then the corn grew and ripened — all because one little raindrop tried to do what it could.
4. Why does the first raindrop feel badly for the farmer
A. His crops are dying. B. His family is starving.
C. He is extremely thirsty. D. He is bad at growing crops.
5. The corn is able to grow because .
A. the first raindrop offers its support
B. the farmer gives the corn a shower
C. all the raindrops come and make a shower
D. the first two raindrops go on a good errand
6. Which of the following can best describe the first raindrop
A. Brave and humble. B. Kind and inspiring.
C. Ambitious and cheerful. D. Pessimistic and insistent.
7. What’s the moral of this passage
A. Save it for a rainy day.
B. God helps those who help themselves.
C. It’s better to be a leader than a follower.
D. Doing your best can make a difference.
C
China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on May 17 to transport a satellite into space for the country’s Beidou Navigation Satellite System, marking the first deployment (部署) of a Beidou satellite in three years.
The satellite has typical functions for a third-generation Beidou satellite — positioning, navigation and pared with previous Beidou satellites, it has some upgraded hardware and features a stronger signal, faster transmission speed and higher operational stability, said Chen Zhonggui, chief designer of Beidou’s third-generation satellites.
Despite being called a backup, the satellite is designed to start working as soon as it enters orbit. Its primary tasks are to expand the service areas of Beidou’s short-messaging function, enhance Beidou’s positioning accuracy as well as improve the network’s operational continuity and reliability, he noted.
“Before the end of this year, another two backup Beidou satellites are scheduled to be launched to further strengthen the reliability of the network,” said Wang Dong, deputy project manager of the third-generation Beidou network.
Beidou is currently China’s largest civilian satellite system and one of four global navigation networks, along with the United States’ GPS, Russia’s GLONASS and the European Union’s Galileo.
Since 2000, a total of 60 Beidou satellites, including the first four experimental ones, have been lifted on 45 Long March 3 series rockets from Xichang. In June 2020, the final satellite to complete Beidou’s third-generation network was lifted by a Long March 3B rocket at the Xichangcenter. The following month, President Xi Jinping announced that the system had been completed and had begun providing full-scale global services.
Currently, there are 46 satellites in active service, including the latest one. And China plans to establish the next generation of the Beidou system by 2035. The new version will be “omnipresent (无处不在的), smarter and more integrated” and upon its completion, there will be Beidou service not only on land and sea, but also in the sky, outer space and deep within the oceans, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
8. Which is not the function of the latest Beidou satellite
A. To strengthen the reliability of the network.
B. To carry other backup satellite to the system.
C. To increase short-messaging service capacity.
D. To promote high-precision positioning service.
9. According to the text, Beidou Navigation Satellite System .
A. will be replaced by another system by 2035
B. is the world’s largest civilian satellite system
C. has provided full-scale service since July 2020
D. has 46 satellites in active service except the latest one
10. What is the best title for the text
A. First deployment of Beidou satellite
B. Establishing Beidou servicein the sky
C. Latest launch grows network for navigation
D. A backup satellite to be launched for network
11. In which section of a newspaper will you most likely to find this passage
A. Society. B. Innovation. C. Military. D. Economy.
D
The human brain’s perception(感知)of sounds extends beyond its frequency and amplitude(振幅). Sounds can evoke(引起)various meanings and emotions. They can also be perceived as interesting and informative or simply noise.
In a recent study, neuroscientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne(EPFL), Lausanne University Hospital, and the University of Lausanne in Switzerland have uncovered an intriguing bias in how people perceive pleasing voices.
When it comes to whispering sweet-nothings, the researchers found that targeting the left side of a listener’s ear has a peculiar effect on their perception of voices.
Brain scans of 13 adults have revealed that positive human sounds, such as laughter, evoke stronger neural activity in the auditory system when heard from the left side. According to Science Alert, this suggests that the human auditory cortex(听觉皮层)can recognize the direction of sounds that evoke happiness.
The underlying reasons for this preference remain unclear as the experiments only focused on changes in activity in the auditory cortex. Further research would be needed to understand how such changes in neural activity translate into the perception of these sounds.
Previous studies have indicated that the left ear is better at detecting the emotional tone in someone’s voice, suggesting a potential specialization. It was previously believed that the right hemisphere(大脑半球)of the auditory cortex, which receives information from the left ear, was superior in processing emotions. However, the recent findings challenge this assumption.
Both sides of the auditory cortex were activated when participants listened to happy vocalizations from different directions, but neuroscientist Sandra da Costa said recordings heard exclusively on the left side produced a significantly stronger neurological response. This effect was not observed when positive vocalizations came from the front or right side, indicating a specific association with the left side.
The direction of a sound can impact its quality and our perception. The research suggests that heightened sensitivity to certain sounds from specific directions may have had evolutionary advantages, enabling humans to be more alert to potential threats approaching from behind.
12. The recent study reveals that people have .
A. stronger neural activity in auditory system
B. a bias against pleasing sounds from left side
C heightened sensitivity to human vocalizations
D. a preference for positive voices from the left side
13. What does the underlined word “translate” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. transform B. transport C. interpret D. isolate
14. How does the researchers conduct the study
A. By analyzing participants’ perception.
B. By observing participants’ brain scans.
C. By making contrasts among participants.
D. By tracking participants’ performances.
15. What do we know about the recent study
A. It reveals only voices heard on the left produced neural activities.
B. It proves the right hemisphere was better in processing emotions.
C. It may serve to enlighten the studies of modern human evolution.
D. It uncovers the reasons of stronger activities in the auditory cortex.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many questions can be expected in advance and it’s wise to have some well-constructed answers that you can tailor more closely in an interview Remember to always try and make your answers positive.
Q1: Tell me about yourself.
A1: This is just to get things started, but it is a very common question. Write a script, and practice it so that it sounds natural. Spend a maximum of four minutes describing your qualifications, career history and your range of skills. ___16___
Q2: What have been your achievements to date
A2: Again, this is a common question, so be prepared. Select an achievement that is experience-related and fairly recent. ___17___
Q3: What do you like about your present job
A3: This is a straightforward question. All you have to make sure is that your ‘likes’ correspond to the skills etc. required for the job on offer. ___18___ After all, you are leaving
Q4: What are your strengths
A4: This is the one question that you are definitely going to get. ___19___ Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four explanations of how they could benefit the employer. Strengths to consider include technical proficiency; ability to learn quickly; determination to succeed; positive attitude; your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above, so be prepared.
Q5: Tell me about the most difficult situation you’ve had to face and how you handled it.
A5: This can be a trap! ___20___ It would be better if you can quickly explain it in a few sentences. Explain how you defined the problem, what the options were, why you selected the one you did and what the outcome was. Always end on a positive note.
A. So, there is no excuse for being unprepared.
B. Be careful not to mention anything about it.
C. Emphasize those skills that are relevant to the job on offer.
D. Therefore, you should describe all your strengths in details.
E. To avoid it, select a difficult work situation that was not caused by you.
F. Identify skills you used in this achievement and say what the results were.
G. Be positive, describe your job as interesting and diverse, but do not overdo it.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many years ago, when we were a young couple with two small children, we were practically ___21___. My parents lived a great distance away, and I was too ___22___ to let them know about our situation.
My husband was trying to earn a ___23___ with an old pick-up truck, carrying groceries for local shopkeepers, but it was ___24___ breaking down. It took almost all the money we had to have it ___25___.
One evening, I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and almost ___26___ over something. It was nearly dark and I had to ___27___ down to see what it was. I could ___28___ believe my eyes. There sat a large basket ___29___ with food.
It was heavy, so I called my husband to carry it into the house. Once ____30____ we discovered two loaves of bread, some butter, several cans of vegetables and a large turkey. They were what we needed to fix a wonderful dinner — everything except ____31____.
Later I took the trash to the barrel. I turned on the yard light and that was when I ____32____ a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch.
That dinner was the best I could remember. We weren’t able to thank our ____33____, though, because we never found out who had been so ____34____ to help a struggling young family. Whoever it was, we are forever ____35____.
21. A. young B. sufficient C. keen D. penniless
22. A. ashamed B. thankful C. disappointed D. patient
23. A. job B. reputation C. living D. fortune
24. A. constantly B. occasionally C. seldom D. hardly
25. A. hired B. fixed C. bought D. contained
26. A. run B. limped C. tripped D. spilt
27. A. bend B. break C. lie D. settle
28. A. ever B. hardly C. still D. almost
29. A. associated B. loaned C. combined D. loaded
30. A. over B. outside C. inside D. within
31. A. money B. food C. butter D. potatoes
32. A. earned B. sought C. spotted D. lacked
33. A. donators B. sponsors C. parents D. servants
34. A. fortunate B. energetic C. flexible D. considerate
35. A. ignorant B. determined C. moral D. grateful
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Not only did Michelle Yeoh claim her first Oscar win for the hit film Everything Everywhere All At Once, but she did it while making history as the first Asian woman ___36___(win) Best Actress.
___37___, her road is paved with obstacles. And she is not hesitant in raising awareness about prejudice she ___38___(encounter) throughout her career. She has been an actor for nearly 40 years, but it’s taken the huge success of Everything Everywhere All At Once to elevate her to a new height of fame and recognition. Her tremendous performance as Evelyn, ___39___ Asian-American immigrant mother struggling to make ends meet finally ___40___(reveal) her personal appeal and ___41___(exception) talent to the rest of the world.
Yeoh took the stage to deliver a touching speech with advice to never give up on your dreams. She dedicated her win ___42___ “the Asian community and anyone ___43___ has ever been identified as a ___44___(minor)”. For all the little boys and girls who look like me ___45___(watch) tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you’re ever past your prime.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，为了向外国朋友介绍你的家乡。你拍摄了一段展示家乡风景和文化的视频。给你的外教 Mr.Smith 写一封邮件，请他帮助修改你已写好的英文解说词。内容包括：
1.请求帮助；
2.修改要求；
3.表达感谢。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.邮件的首句已经为你写好。
参考词汇：解说词—narration
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m planning to make a video to introduce my hometown to my foreign friends.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(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。
On Saturday, the animal shelter is filled with voices. I can’t see the kitties because I’m blind. I listen hard. Do any of those meows sound like kitten meows
“I don’t think I hear any kittens (小奶猫), Mom,” I say.
“You’re right, Annie. But there are lots of cats, fat ones, skinny ones…”Mom holds my hand. The shelter director, Mrs. Pat, takes us inside the cat pen. I sit down and stretch out my hands to pet the kitties. A big, warm kitty sits down against my side. “Sammy likes you, Annie. He’s the big one,” Mrs. Pat says.
“I like him, too.” I pet Sammy’s soft, furry coat, his loud purr rumbling under my fingers. “Will Sammy get adopted today ” I ask.
“Maybe,” says Mrs. Pat. “He’s an older kitty, and most people want kittens. But he’s so loving, maybe today will be his turn.”
My mom and I take a pregnant cat, Muffin, home with us. We’ll care for her until she has her kittens. And I can keep one kitten for myself!
One morning, I get a surprise! I can feel soft, mewing little bundles inside the box with Muffin! Mom told me there are six. They’re all about the same size, except for one. He’s big! “Like Sammy,” I say.
“Not quite that big,” Mom says with a laugh.
When I hold them to my cheek, they feel silky and smell sweet and oaty, like a field of summer grass. Their mews are high and tiny.
“So, do you know yet which kitten you’ll keep ” Mom asks me one day.
I bounce on my knees, saying “Oh! How do I choose ”
“Well, try to listen to your heart,” Mom says.
Should it be Jet-Jet, with the long tail Or Mimi, with the tiny voice Or should it be Mr. Motor, the one with the humming purr A purr like Sammy’s, I think. All the kittens are fun. But which is the right one
On Monday, the shelter is quiet. I still can’t decide which one to keep. Mom asks me to stay in the cat room and pick my kitty while she takes care of the paperwork with Mrs. Pat.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
I sit down and open the carrier.
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When Mom and Mrs. Pat come back, Sammy is sleeping in my lap.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________武汉市部分重点中学2022-2023学年度下学期期末联考
高一英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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 does the man think of the Summer House
A. The food is healthy. B. The service is good. C. The food is expensive.
2. Which flight will the man reserve
A. At 16:45. B. At 18:00. C. At 18:45.
3. Where should the man put his garbage
A. The brown bin. B. The red bin. C. The blue bin.
4. How does the man feel about learning to paint
A. It’s great fun. B. It takes a lot of energy. C. It’s boring.
5. Who got a promotion
A. Emily. B. Henry. C. Liza.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the woman do this Saturday
A. Do some reading. B. Play golf. C. Hang out with friends.
7. When will the woman play golf next Wednesday
A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:15 pm. C. At 4:30 pm.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What makes the woman surprised about Steve
A. His tired look. B. His being in good shape. C. His way of dressing.
9. Where did the woman used to exercise
A. At home. B. In the gym. C. In the open.
10. What does Steve offer to the woman
A. Working out with him. B. Looking for a trainer. C. Using his guest passes.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What will the woman take tomorrow morning
A. A history exam. B. A history lecture. C. A physics experiment.
12. What does George suggest studying
A. Mr. Smith’s lectures. B. The American society. C. The American Civil War.
13. Where will the woman go
A. The lecture room. B. The library. C. The lab.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and employee. B. Husband and wife. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
15. What was the man in charge of at Computer Country
A. The sales service. B. The human resources. C. The computer production.
16. What will the man do in the following days
A. Do some researches. B. Spend time with his kids. C. Sign up for a course.
17. How does the man view Emoryville
A. It has a good reputation. B. It has a long history. C. It pays well.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does Historic England advise
A. Ways to make the best photos.
B. Ways to raise people’s interest in art.
C. Ways to protect traditional buildings.
19. What is the exhibition about
A. Pictures of daily life.
B. Ways of communication.
C. Protecting the environment.
20. What is the feature of the show in London
A. Photos taken by Jamil.
B. Photos in shop windows.
C. The Week Junior advertisements.
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
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Soho
Soho, envelopes London’s Chinatown so naturally the neighborhood is full of Chinese restaurants. You’ll find various Chinese cuisines in Soho.
Yauatcha Soho($$$)
Yauatcha is a stylish all-day dim sum restaurant from the Hakkasan Group. And the Soho site is extremely stylish indeed with its dark tables and long blue-lit fish tank. The food is similarly beautiful, from the delicate crystal dumplings to the spicy steamed seabass, a kind of sea fish. You certainly pay for the pleasure of eating at Yauatcha. For a luxury occasion it really hits the spot.
Beijing Dumpling($$)
It may have dumpling in the name but that’s not all this little spot turns out. You can watch the chefs make the dumplings by hand in the window and they come pan-fried, steamed or soupy in the form of xiaolongbao. If you need more there are a variety of classic Chinese dishes and spicy hot pot.
Little Four Seasons($)
It’s not hard to locate Little Four Seasons which is famed for its roast duck. You can get this signature dish at Little Four Seasons but the specialty of this house is hot pot with the pork belly and chicken with black pepper, the spicy chicken and the spicy and sour fish being particular favourites.
Barshu($$)
Sichuan cuisine is famous for its spiciness and that’s exactly what you get at Barshu. Sichuan pepper and chillies feature across the menu, in everything from deep fried frogs legs to dry wok(锅)duck tongues to hot and sour tofu. It’s slightly pricier than your average Chinatown restaurant but you’ll struggle to find regional food of the same quality elsewhere. Just be prepared for the heat.
1. What can be enjoyed in Little Four Seasons
A. Hot and sour tofu. B. Spicy and sour fish.
C. The delicate dim sum. D. Hot pot with black pepper.
2. What can we learn from the text
A. Yauatcha Soho may cost customers the least.
B. The cuisines are combined with English flavor.
C. Barshu serves Sichuan cuisines of high quality.
D Beijing Dumpling serves mass-produced dumplings.
3. If Lucy wants to enjoy dumplings in elegant surroundings, which might be the best choice for her
A. Barshu. B. Yauatcha Soho.
C. Beijing Dumpling. D. Little Four Seasons.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍Soho区的四家中餐馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Little Four Seasons部分中“You can get this signature dish at Little Four Seasons but the specialty of this house is hot pot with the pork belly and chicken with black pepper, the spicy chicken and the spicy and sour fish being particular favourites.( 你可以在Little Four Seasons餐厅品尝到这道招牌菜，但这家餐厅的特色是猪肚鸡黑椒火锅，辣子鸡和麻辣鱼等菜品尤其受欢迎)”可知，Little Four Seasons的特色菜为猪肚鸡黑椒火锅。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Barshu部分中“Sichuan cuisine is famous for its spiciness and that’s exactly what you get at Barshu. (川菜以辣而闻名，这正是你在巴蜀所能吃到的)”以及“It’s slightly pricier than your average Chinatown restaurant but you’ll struggle to find regional food of the same quality elsewhere. (它比唐人街的普通餐厅稍微贵一点，但你很难在其他地方找到同样质量的地方菜)”可知，巴蜀提供高品质的川菜。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据题干“If Lucy wants to enjoy dumplings in elegant surroundings(如果露西想在优雅的环境中享用饺子)”可知，露西想要在优雅的环境中吃饺子。根据Yauatcha Soho部分中“And the Soho site is extremely stylish indeed with its dark tables and long blue-lit fish tank. The food is similarly beautiful, from the delicate crystal dumplings to the spicy steamed seabass, a kind of sea fish.( Soho的餐厅非常时尚，深色的桌子和长长的蓝灯鱼缸。这里的食物同样美味，从精致的水晶饺子到辛辣的蒸海鲈(一种海鱼)。)”可知，此处环境优雅，并且可以享受到精致的饺子，适合露西的要求。故选B。
B
There was once a farmer who had a large field of corn. He worked the land with the greatest care, for he wanted to sell the corn and buy good things for his family. But he saw his corn dry up, for no rain fell, and he feared that he was to have no crop. Every morning he went out to the field and looked at the thirsty stalks and wished for the rain to fall.
One day, as he stood looking up at the sky, two little raindrops saw him, and one said to the other: “Look at that farmer. I feel very sorry for him. He took such pains with his field of corn, and now it is drying up. I wish I might help him.”
“Yes,” said the other, “but you are only a little raindrop. What can you do You can’t wet even one hill.”
“Well,” said the first, “I know, to be sure, I cannot do much; but perhaps I can cheer the farmer a little, and I am going to do my best. I’ll go to the field to show my good will, if I can’t do anything more. Here I go!”
The first raindrop had no sooner started for the field than the second one said: “Well, if you really insist upon going, I think I will go, too. Here I come!” And down went the raindrops. One came — pat —on the farmer’s nose, and one fell on a thirsty stalk of corn.
“Dear me,” said the farmer, “what’s that A raindrop! Where did it come from I do believe we shall have a shower.”
By this time a great many raindrops had come together to see what all the commotion was about. When they saw the two kind little drops going down to cheer the farmer, and water his corn, one said:“If you two are going on such a good errand, I’ll go, too!” And down he came. “And I!” said another. “And I!” And so said they all, until a whole shower came and the corn was watered. Then the corn grew and ripened — all because one little raindrop tried to do what it could.
4. Why does the first raindrop feel badly for the farmer
A. His crops are dying. B. His family is starving.
C. He is extremely thirsty. D. He is bad at growing crops.
5. The corn is able to grow because .
A. the first raindrop offers its support
B. the farmer gives the corn a shower
C. all the raindrops come and make a shower
D. the first two raindrops go on a good errand
6. Which of the following can best describe the first raindrop
A. Brave and humble. B. Kind and inspiring.
C. Ambitious and cheerful. D. Pessimistic and insistent.
7. What’s the moral of this passage
A. Save it for a rainy day.
B. God helps those who help themselves.
C. It’s better to be a leader than a follower.
D. Doing your best can make a difference.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一个农民种植玉米的故事，由于长时间没有下雨，玉米开始枯萎。一天，两个小雨滴看到了农民的困境，他们虽然只是两个小小的雨滴，但他们还是决定用自己仅有的力量帮助农民，最终所有的雨滴都聚集在一起，为农民的玉米浇灌了水，最终玉米得以生长。故事告诉我们，尽你最大的努力可以有所作为
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“one said to the other: “Look at that farmer. I feel very sorry for him. He took such pains with his field of corn, and now it is drying up. I wish I might help him.”(一个对另一个说：“看那个农夫。我为他感到难过。他辛辛苦苦地种着玉米地，现在玉米地都干了。我希望我能帮助他。”)”可知，第一滴雨滴看到了农民的庄家要死掉，所以感觉到非常难过。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“By this time a great many raindrops had come together to see what all the commotion was about. When they saw the two kind little drops going down to cheer the farmer, and water his corn, one said:“If you two are going on such a good errand, I’ll go, too!” And down he came. “And I!” said another. “And I!” And so said they all, until a whole shower came and the corn was watered. (这时，许多雨点已经聚集在一起，想看看是怎么回事。当他们看到那两滴善良的小水珠落下来给农夫加油，给他的玉米浇水时，其中一个说:“如果你们两个要去做这么好的事情，我也要去!”他下来了。“我!另一个说。“我!”他们都这么说，直到下了一场大雨，浇了玉米)”可知，玉米能生长是因为在第一和第二雨滴的影响下，所有的雨滴都掉落浇灌玉米。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“one said to the other: “Look at that farmer. I feel very sorry for him. He took such pains with his field of corn, and now it is drying up. I wish I might help him.”(一个对另一个说：“看那个农夫。我为他感到难过。他辛辛苦苦地种着玉米地，现在玉米地都干了。我希望我能帮助他。”)”可知，第一滴雨滴看到了农民的庄家要死掉，所以感觉到非常难过，此处体现了第一滴雨水的善良，同时后文，在他的影响下，其他的雨滴纷纷降落，形成雨水浇灌玉米，由此说明第一滴雨水是鼓舞人心的。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，本文讲述了一个农民种植玉米的故事，由于长时间没有下雨，玉米开始枯萎。一天，两个小雨滴看到了农民的困境，他们虽然只是两个小小的雨滴，但他们还是下起了雨，最终所有的雨滴都聚集在一起，为农民的玉米浇灌了水，最终玉米得以生长。因此故事告诉我们，尽你最大的努力可以有所作为。故选D。
C
China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on May 17 to transport a satellite into space for the country’s Beidou Navigation Satellite System, marking the first deployment (部署) of a Beidou satellite in three years.
The satellite has typical functions for a third-generation Beidou satellite — positioning, navigation and pared with previous Beidou satellites, it has some upgraded hardware and features a stronger signal, faster transmission speed and higher operational stability, said Chen Zhonggui, chief designer of Beidou’s third-generation satellites.
Despite being called a backup, the satellite is designed to start working as soon as it enters orbit. Its primary tasks are to expand the service areas of Beidou’s short-messaging function, enhance Beidou’s positioning accuracy as well as improve the network’s operational continuity and reliability, he noted.
“Before the end of this year, another two backup Beidou satellites are scheduled to be launched to further strengthen the reliability of the network,” said Wang Dong, deputy project manager of the third-generation Beidou network.
Beidou is currently China’s largest civilian satellite system and one of four global navigation networks, along with the United States’ GPS, Russia’s GLONASS and the European Union’s Galileo.
Since 2000, a total of 60 Beidou satellites, including the first four experimental ones, have been lifted on 45 Long March 3 series rockets from Xichang. In June 2020, the final satellite to complete Beidou’s third-generation network was lifted by a Long March 3B rocket at the Xichangcenter. The following month, President Xi Jinping announced that the system had been completed and had begun providing full-scale global services.
Currently, there are 46 satellites in active service, including the latest one. And China plans to establish the next generation of the Beidou system by 2035. The new version will be “omnipresent (无处不在的), smarter and more integrated” and upon its completion, there will be Beidou service not only on land and sea, but also in the sky, outer space and deep within the oceans, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
8. Which is not the function of the latest Beidou satellite
A. To strengthen the reliability of the network.
B. To carry other backup satellite to the system.
C. To increase short-messaging service capacity.
D. To promote high-precision positioning service.
9. According to the text, Beidou Navigation Satellite System .
A. will be replaced by another system by 2035
B. is the world’s largest civilian satellite system
C. has provided full-scale service since July 2020
D. has 46 satellites in active service except the latest one
10. What is the best title for the text
A. First deployment of Beidou satellite
B. Establishing Beidou servicein the sky
C. Latest launch grows network for navigation
D. A backup satellite to be launched for network
11 In which section of a newspaper will you most likely to find this passage
A. Society. B. Innovation. C. Military. D. Economy.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了中国于5月17日发射了一颗北斗导航卫星，标志着北斗导航卫星系统三年来的首次部署。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Despite being called a backup, the satellite is designed to start working as soon as it enters orbit. Its primary tasks are to expand the service areas of Beidou’s short-messaging function, enhance Beidou’s positioning accuracy as well as improve the network’s operational continuity and reliability, he noted.(尽管被称为备用卫星，但该卫星被设计为在进入轨道后立即开始工作。他指出，其主要任务是扩大北斗短消息功能的服务范围，提高北斗的定位精度，并提高网络的运行连续性和可靠性。)”可知，最新的北斗卫星的功能不包括携带其他备用卫星到系统中，故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第六段中“In June 2020, the final satellite to complete Beidou’s third-generation network was lifted by a Long March 3B rocket at the Xichang center. The following month, President Xi Jinping announced that the system had been completed and had begun providing full-scale global services. (2020年6月，完成北斗第三代网络的最后一颗卫星在西昌中心由长征三号乙火箭升空。次月，习近平总书记宣布该系统已经完成，并开始提供全面的全球服务。)”可知自2020年7月以来，北斗导航卫星系统已提供全面服务。故选C项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on May 17 to transport a satellite into space for the country’s Beidou Navigation Satellite System, marking the first deployment(部署)of a Beidou satellite in three years. (中国于5月17日发射了长征三号乙运载火箭，为北斗卫星导航系统将一颗卫星送入太空，标志着北斗卫星三年来首次部署。)”可知文章主要介绍了中国于5月17日发射了一颗北斗导航卫星，标志着北斗卫星系统三年来的首次部署，所以，用A项“First deployment of Beidou satellite”作为文章的标题与文章主题相符合。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Currently, there are 46 satellites in active service, including the latest one. And China plans to establish the next generation of the Beidou system by 2035. The new version will be “omnipresent(无处不在的), smarter and more integrated” and upon its completion, there will be Beidou service not only on land and sea, but also in the sky, outer space and deep within the oceans, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.(目前，有46颗卫星在役，包括最新的一颗。中国计划到2035年建立下一代北斗系统。据中国卫星导航办公室称，新版本将“无处不在，更智能，更集成”，建成后，北斗服务不仅在陆地和海上，而且在天空，外太空和海洋深处)”可知，这篇文章很可能出现在报纸的社会版块中，故选A项。
D
The human brain’s perception(感知)of sounds extends beyond its frequency and amplitude(振幅). Sounds can evoke(引起)various meanings and emotions. They can also be perceived as interesting and informative or simply noise.
In a recent study, neuroscientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne(EPFL), Lausanne University Hospital, and the University of Lausanne in Switzerland have uncovered an intriguing bias in how people perceive pleasing voices.
When it comes to whispering sweet-nothings, the researchers found that targeting the left side of a listener’s ear has a peculiar effect on their perception of voices.
Brain scans of 13 adults have revealed that positive human sounds, such as laughter, evoke stronger neural activity in the auditory system when heard from the left side. According to Science Alert, this suggests that the human auditory cortex(听觉皮层)can recognize the direction of sounds that evoke happiness.
The underlying reasons for this preference remain unclear as the experiments only focused on changes in activity in the auditory cortex. Further research would be needed to understand how such changes in neural activity translate into the perception of these sounds.
Previous studies have indicated that the left ear is better at detecting the emotional tone in someone’s voice, suggesting a potential specialization. It was previously believed that the right hemisphere(大脑半球)of the auditory cortex, which receives information from the left ear, was superior in processing emotions. However, the recent findings challenge this assumption.
Both sides of the auditory cortex were activated when participants listened to happy vocalizations from different directions, but neuroscientist Sandra da Costa said recordings heard exclusively on the left side produced a significantly stronger neurological response. This effect was not observed when positive vocalizations came from the front or right side, indicating a specific association with the left side.
The direction of a sound can impact its quality and our perception. The research suggests that heightened sensitivity to certain sounds from specific directions may have had evolutionary advantages, enabling humans to be more alert to potential threats approaching from behind.
12. The recent study reveals that people have .
A. stronger neural activity in auditory system
B. a bias against pleasing sounds from left side
C. heightened sensitivity to human vocalizations
D. a preference for positive voices from the left side
13. What does the underlined word “translate” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. transform B. transport C. interpret D. isolate
14. How does the researchers conduct the study
A. By analyzing participants’ perception.
B. By observing participants’ brain scans.
C. By making contrasts among participants.
D. By tracking participants’ performances.
15. What do we know about the recent study
A. It reveals only voices heard on the left produced neural activities.
B. It proves the right hemisphere was better in processing emotions.
C. It may serve to enlighten the studies of modern human evolution.
D. It uncovers the reasons of stronger activities in the auditory cortex.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究发现，该研究表明瞄准听者的左耳会对他们对声音的感知产生特殊影响。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Brain scans of 13 adults have revealed that positive human sounds, such as laughter, evoke stronger neural activity in the auditory system when heard from the left side. According to Science Alert, this suggests that the human auditory cortex(听觉皮层)can recognize the direction of sounds that evoke happiness.(对13名成年人的脑部扫描显示，积极的人类声音，如笑声，从左侧听到时，听觉系统中的神经活动更强。据《科学快讯》报道，这表明人类的听觉皮层可以识别引起快乐的声音的方向。)”可知，研究表明，人们如果从左侧听到积极声音时，听觉系统中的神经活动更强。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上一句“The underlying reasons for this preference remain unclear as the experiments only focused on changes in activity in the auditory cortex.(这种偏好的潜在原因尚不清楚，因为实验只关注听觉皮层活动的变化。)”以及划线单词所在句“Further research would be needed to understand how such changes in neural activity…into the perception of these sounds. (需要进一步的研究来了解神经活动的这种变化是如何……为对这些声音的感知的。)”可知，产生这种偏好的原因并不清楚，因此还需要进一步的研究来了解神经的变化是如何“转化”为对这些声音的感知的。选项A“transform (转变)”；选项B“transport (运输)”；选项C“interpret (口译)”；选项D“isolate (孤立)”。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Brain scans of 13 adults have revealed that positive human sounds, such as laughter, evoke stronger neural activity in the auditory system when heard from the left side. According to Science Alert, this suggests that the human auditory cortex(听觉皮层)can recognize the direction of sounds that evoke happiness.(对13名成年人的脑部扫描显示，积极的人类声音，如笑声，从左侧听到时，听觉系统中的神经活动更强。据《科学快讯》报道，这表明人类的听觉皮层可以识别引起快乐的声音的方向。)”以及文章倒数第二段“Both sides of the auditory cortex were activated when participants listened to happy vocalizations from different directions, but neuroscientist Sandra da Costa said recordings heard exclusively on the left side produced a significantly stronger neurological response. This effect was not observed when positive vocalizations came from the front or right side, indicating a specific association with the left side.(当参与者听到来自不同方向的快乐声音时，两侧的听觉皮层都被激活，但神经科学家Sandra da Costa说，只听左侧的录音会产生明显更强的神经反应。当正面的声音来自前部或右侧时，这种效果没有被观察到，这表明与左侧有特定的联系。)”可知，实验是通过观察参与者的脑部扫描进行的。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The direction of a sound can impact its quality and our perception. The research suggests that heightened sensitivity to certain sounds from specific directions may have had evolutionary advantages, enabling humans to be more alert to potential threats approaching from behind.(声音的方向可以影响它的质量和我们的感知。研究表明，对来自特定方向的某些声音的高度敏感可能具有进化优势，使人类对来自背后的潜在威胁更加警觉。)”可推断，这项研究表明对来自特定方向的某些声音的高度敏感可能具有进化优势，使人类对来自背后的潜在威胁更加警觉，也就是说该研究对现代人类进化的研究有一定启发作用。故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many questions can be expected in advance and it’s wise to have some well-constructed answers that you can tailor more closely in an interview. Remember to always try and make your answers positive.
Q1: Tell me about yourself.
A1: This is just to get things started, but it is a very common question. Write a script, and practice it so that it sounds natural. Spend a maximum of four minutes describing your qualifications, career history and your range of skills. ___16___
Q2: What have been your achievements to date
A2: Again, this is a common question, so be prepared. Select an achievement that is experience-related and fairly recent. ___17___
Q3: What do you like about your present job
A3: This is a straightforward question. All you have to make sure is that your ‘likes’ correspond to the skills etc. required for the job on offer. ___18___ After all, you are leaving
Q4: What are your strengths
A4: This is the one question that you are definitely going to get. ___19___ Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four explanations of how they could benefit the employer. Strengths to consider include technical proficiency; ability to learn quickly; determination to succeed; positive attitude; your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above, so be prepared.
Q5: Tell me about the most difficult situation you’ve had to face and how you handled it.
A5: This can be a trap! ___20___ It would be better if you can quickly explain it in a few sentences. Explain how you defined the problem, what the options were, why you selected the one you did and what the outcome was. Always end on a positive note.
A. So, there is no excuse for being unprepared.
B. Be careful not to mention anything about it.
C. Emphasize those skills that are relevant to the job on offer.
D. Therefore, you should describe all your strengths in details.
E. To avoid it, select a difficult work situation that was not caused by you.
F. Identify skills you used in this achievement and say what the results were.
G. Be positive, describe your job as interesting and diverse, but do not overdo it.
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. G 19. D 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在面试中可能会遇到的常见问题，并给出了相应的答题技巧和注意事项，帮助应聘者更好地准备面试。同时强调了要保持积极的态度，尽可能地展示自己的优势和适应性。
【16题详解】
根据空前的“Spend a maximum of four minutes describing your qualifications, career history and your range of skills.(用最多四分钟的时间来描述你的资历、职业经历和技能范围。)”可知，此处强调最多花费4分钟时间来描述自己的资历、职业经历和技能范围。C选项“Emphasize those skills that are relevant to the job on offer.(强调那些与应聘工作相关的技能。)”中的those skills与前文的qualifications, career history and your range of skills相呼应，指出自己所描述的内容应该与工作相关。故选C。
【17题详解】
根据前文“Select an achievement that is experience-related and fairly recent. (选择一个与经验相关的近期成就。)”可知，此处强调在应聘过程中应该突出自己近期取得的成就。F选项“Identify skills you used in this achievement and say what the results were.(找出你在这个成就中使用的技能，并说明结果是什么。)”中的achievement与前文呼应，指出不仅陈述成就，同时还陈述在取得该成就时所使用的工作技能，承接前文。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据前文“This is a straightforward question. All you have to make sure is that your ‘likes’ correspond to the skills etc. required for the job on offer.(这是一个直截了当的问题。你所要做的就是确保你的“喜欢”符合工作所要求的技能等。)”可知，此处强调应聘者应该表达出对当前工作的喜欢，同时这种喜欢应该满足应聘工作职位的要求。G选项“Be positive, describe your job as interesting and diverse, but do not overdo it.(要积极，把你的工作描述为有趣和多样化，但不要过度。)”中指出描述自己的工作为有趣的和多样的即描述自己对工作的喜爱，与前文承接。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据本段段旨“What are your strengths ( 你的优点是什么？)”可知，本段讲述的是在应聘中应该表述自己的优点。D选项“Therefore, you should describe all your strengths in details.(因此，你应该详细描述你所有的优点。)”承接前文，强调应聘过程中应该描述自己的优点。故选D。
【20题详解】
根据本段标题“Tell me about the most difficult situation you’ve had to face and how you handled it.(告诉我你面对过的最困难的情况，以及你是如何处理的。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是在应聘过程中讲述自己曾经面临的困难情况，并将自己如何解决的进行说明。同时根据空前“This can be a trap! (这可能是个陷阱!)”指出，对于该问题的回答，要认识到这是一个陷阱，后文应该强调对该问题回答应该注意什么，避开这个问题陷阱。E选项“To avoid it, select a difficult work situation that was not caused by you.(为了避免这种情况，选择一个不是你造成的困难的工作环境。)”与前文呼应，句中的it指代前文的trap。符合语境。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many years ago, when we were a young couple with two small children, we were practically ___21___. My parents lived a great distance away, and I was too ___22___ to let them know about our situation.
My husband was trying to earn a ___23___ with an old pick-up truck, carrying groceries for local shopkeepers, but it was ___24___ breaking down. It took almost all the money we had to have it ___25___.
One evening, I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and almost ___26___ over something. It was nearly dark and I had to ___27___ down to see what it was. I could ___28___ believe my eyes. There sat a large basket ___29___ with food.
It was heavy, so I called my husband to carry it into the house. Once ____30____ we discovered two loaves of bread, some butter, several cans of vegetables and a large turkey. They were what we needed to fix a wonderful dinner — everything except ____31____.
Later I took the trash to the barrel. I turned on the yard light and that was when I ____32____ a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch.
That dinner was the best I could remember. We weren’t able to thank our ____33____, though, because we never found out who had been so ____34____ to help a struggling young family. Whoever it was, we are forever ____35____.
21. A. young B. sufficient C. keen D. penniless
22. A. ashamed B. thankful C. disappointed D. patient
23. A. job B. reputation C. living D. fortune
24. A. constantly B. occasionally C. seldom D. hardly
25. A. hired B. fixed C. bought D. contained
26. A. run B. limped C. tripped D. spilt
27. A. bend B. break C. lie D. settle
28. A. ever B. hardly C. still D. almost
29 A. associated B. loaned C. combined D. loaded
30. A. over B. outside C. inside D. within
31. A. money B. food C. butter D. potatoes
32. A. earned B. sought C. spotted D. lacked
33. A. donators B. sponsors C. parents D. servants
34. A. fortunate B. energetic C. flexible D. considerate
35. A. ignorant B. determined C. moral D. grateful
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了许多年前，作者的家庭贫困，这时有人在作者家后门那儿放了一大篮子食物，这对一个挣扎的年轻家庭来说，是最及时的帮助，作者也表达了对捐赠者的感激之情。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：许多年前，当我们还是一对带着两个小孩的年轻夫妇时，我们几乎身无分文。A. young年轻的；B. sufficient足够的；C. keen渴望的；D. penniless身无分文的。根据下文“It took almost all the money we had to have it ___5___.”和“a struggling young family”可知，当时苦苦挣扎的作者一家实际上身无分文。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的父母住得很远，我不好意思让他们知道我们的情况。A. ashamed羞愧的；B. thankful感激的；C. disappointed失望的；D. patient有耐心的。根据下文“to let them know about our situation.”可知，作者父母住得很远，不好意思让他们知道自己窘迫的情况。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我丈夫开着一辆老旧的小卡车，为当地的店主运送食品杂货，试图维持生计，但它经常出故障。A. job工作；B. reputation名声；C. living生存；D. fortune运气。earn a living谋生。根据下文“with an old pick-up truck, carrying groceries for local shopkeepers,”可知，作者丈夫试图用一辆旧的小货车谋生，为当地的店主运送食品杂货。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我丈夫开着一辆老旧的小卡车，为当地的店主运送食品杂货，试图维持生计，但它经常出故障。A. constantly持续地，经常地；B. occasionally偶尔；C. seldom很少；D. hardly几乎不。根据上文“an old pick-up truck”和转折词but可知，谋生用的旧小货车经常出故障。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：修车几乎花去了我们所有的钱。A. hired雇佣；B. fixed修理；C. bought买；D. contained包含。根据上文“but it was ___4___ breaking down.”可知，小货车经常出故障，说明要去修理它。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天晚上，我走到外面拿一袋垃圾到桶里，差点被什么东西绊倒。A. run跑；B. limped走路困难；C. tripped绊倒；D. spilt溢出。trip over绊倒。根据上文“One evening, I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel”和常识可知，作者晚上出门扔垃圾时，差点被东西绊倒。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：天快黑了，我不得不弯下腰去看是什么。A. bend弯腰；B. break打破；C. lie说谎；D. settle解决。根据上文“It was nearly dark”可知，因为天几乎黑了，作者不得不弯下腰去看差点绊倒自己的是什么东西。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我简直不敢相信自己眼睛。A. ever曾经；B. hardly几乎不；C. still仍然；D. almost几乎。根据下文“There sat a large basket ___9___ with food.”可知，那里放着一个装满食物的大篮子，作者惊讶得几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那里放着一个装满食物的大篮子。A. associated联系；B. loaned贷款；C. combined结合；D. loaded装载。根据上文“a large basket”可知，大篮子里装满食物。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：一到屋里，我们就发现了两条面包、一些黄油、几罐蔬菜和一只大火鸡。A. over穿过；B. outside在外面；C. inside在里面；D. within在……范围内。根据上文“It was heavy, so I called my husband to carry it into the house.”可知，作者喊丈夫把东西拿到屋里，所以是在屋里发现了篮子里面的东西。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们是我们准备一顿丰盛晚餐所需要的一切——除了土豆。A. money钱；B. food食物；C. butter黄油；D. potatoes土豆。根据上文“we discovered two loaves of bread, some butter, several cans of vegetables and a large turkey”（我们就发现了两条面包、一些黄油、几罐蔬菜和一只大火鸡）和“They were what we needed to fix a wonderful dinner”可知，except用于表示同类事物中不包含，陌生人送给作者一家准备一顿丰盛晚餐所需要的一切，就是没有土豆，该空呼应下文“a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch”出现的土豆。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我打开院子里的灯，这时我看到门廊上有一小袋土豆。A. earned挣钱；B. sought寻找；C. spotted发现；D. lacked缺乏。根据下文“a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch.”可知，作者发现一小袋土豆放在门廊上。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，我们无法感谢我们的捐赠者，因为我们从来没有发现是谁如此体贴地帮助了一个苦苦挣扎的年轻家庭。A. donators捐赠者；B. sponsors赞助者；C. parents父母；D. servants仆人。根据上文“Once ___10___ we discovered two loaves of bread, some butter, several cans of vegetables and a large turkey.”和下文“because we never found out who had been so ___14___ to help a struggling young family.”可知，因为不知道送东西的人是谁，所以无法感谢捐赠者。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我们无法感谢我们的捐赠者，因为我们从来没有发现是谁如此体贴地帮助了一个苦苦挣扎的年轻家庭。A. fortunate幸运的；B. energetic精力旺盛的；C. flexible灵活的；D. considerate体贴的、为（他人）着想的。根据下文“to help a struggling young family.”可知，帮助了一个苦苦挣扎的年轻家庭，说明这位捐赠者是体贴的、为（他人）着想的。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不管是谁，我们永远感激。A. ignorant无知的；B. determined下定决心的；C. moral道德的；D. grateful感激的。呼应上文“thank”，虽然不知道是谁的帮助，作者一家永远感激。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Not only did Michelle Yeoh claim her first Oscar win for the hit film Everything Everywhere All At Once, but she did it while making history as the first Asian woman ___36___(win) Best Actress.
___37___, her road is paved with obstacles. And she is not hesitant in raising awareness about prejudice she ___38___(encounter) throughout her career. She has been an actor for nearly 40 years, but it’s taken the huge success of Everything Everywhere All At Once to elevate her to a new height of fame and recognition. Her tremendous performance as Evelyn, ___39___ Asian-American immigrant mother struggling to make ends meet finally ___40___(reveal) her personal appeal and ___41___(exception) talent to the rest of the world.
Yeoh took the stage to deliver a touching speech with advice to never give up on your dreams. She dedicated her win ___42___ “the Asian community and anyone ___43___ has ever been identified as a ___44___(minor)”. For all the little boys and girls who look like me ___45___(watch) tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you’re ever past your prime.”
【答案】36. to win
37. However
38. encountered 39. an
40. revealed
41. exceptional 42. to
43. who 44. minority
45. watching
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇议论文。杨紫琼成为第一位获得奥斯卡最佳女主角的亚洲女性，她的成功向世界展示了亚裔的魅力和才华。她在演讲中鼓励人们永不放弃梦想，并把这次获奖献给了亚裔社区和少数族裔的人。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：杨紫琼不仅凭借热门电影《一切都在一起》获得了她的第一个奥斯卡奖，而且她还创造了历史，成为第一位获得最佳女主角的亚洲女性。此处考查“序数词+（名词）+动词不定式”，动词不定式作后置定语，修饰Asian woman。故填：to win。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：然而，她的道路上充满了障碍。上文“Not only did Michelle Yeoh claim her first Oscar win for the hit film Everything Everywhere All At Once, but she did it while making history as the first Asian woman (win) Best Actress. (杨紫琼不仅凭借热门电影《一切都在一起》获得了她的第一个奥斯卡奖，而且她还创造了历史，成为第一位获得最佳女主角的亚洲女性。)”可知，杨紫琼取得了很大的成就，设空处后“her road is paved with obstacles (她的道路上充满了障碍。)”，上下文有转折关系，空前还有逗号，应用副词however，设空处在句首，单词首字母要大写。故填：However。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意：她毫不犹豫地提高人们对她在职业生涯中遇到的偏见的认识。设空处在定语从句中，作谓语，encounter与逻辑主语she之间为主谓关系，应用主动语态，陈述过去的动作，应用一般过去时。故填：encountered。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：她饰演的伊芙琳是一位努力维持生计的亚裔美国移民母亲，她的出色表演最终向世界展示了她的个人魅力和非凡才华。空前为Evelyn，同位语Asian-American immigrant mother，表明其身份，mother是可数名词，Asian为元音音素开头，故用不定冠词an，表泛指。故填：an。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：她饰演的伊芙琳是一位努力维持生计的亚裔美国移民母亲，她的出色表演最终向世界展示了她的个人魅力和非凡才华。陈述过去的动作用一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式。故填：revealed。
41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她饰演的伊芙琳是一位努力维持生计的亚裔美国移民母亲，她的出色表演最终向世界展示了她的个人魅力和非凡才华。设空处后为名词talent，故用形容词exceptional，意为“非凡的，杰出的”，作前置定语。故填：exceptional。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：她把自己的获奖献给了亚裔社区和任何曾经被认定为少数族裔的人。“对于所有像我一样观看今晚比赛的小男孩和小女孩来说，这是一座希望和可能性的灯塔。此处考查动词短语dedicate...to...，意为“致力于，把……奉献给……”，设空处应用介词to。故填：to。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：她把自己的获奖献给了亚裔社区和任何曾经被认定为少数族裔的人。此处考查限制性定语从句，先行词为anyone，为人，在从句作作主语，常用关系代词who引导从句。故填：who。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：她把自己的获奖献给了亚裔社区和任何曾经被认定为少数族裔的人。空前有a，设空处为名词minority，意为“少数派；少数民族”，此处为单数形式，作介词as的宾语。故填：minority。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：对于所有看起来像我一样的小男孩和小女孩，这是一座希望和可能性的灯塔。此处考查非谓语动词，For后接宾语all the little boys and girls，who look like me作定语从句，修饰all the little boys and girls，watch与逻辑主语all the little boys and girls之间为主谓关系，应用现在分词，作后置定语。故填：watching。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，为了向外国朋友介绍你的家乡。你拍摄了一段展示家乡风景和文化的视频。给你的外教 Mr.Smith 写一封邮件，请他帮助修改你已写好的英文解说词。内容包括：
1.请求帮助；
2.修改要求；
3.表达感谢。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.邮件的首句已经为你写好。
参考词汇：解说词—narration
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m planning to make a video to introduce my hometown to my foreign friends.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m planning to make a video to introduce my hometown to my foreign friends. I have shot a cuisine video where I recorded the whole process of cooking my favorite dish.
My family are content with the video and I hope to win the match. However, there is one thing that upsets me. I’m having difficulty writing an English introduction to the video. Till now, I haven’t got a clue about it. Would you do me a favour I will be grateful to you if you’re so kind as to tell me how to get started.
Looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的求助信。要求考生给外教 Mr.Smith 写一封邮件，请他帮助修改你为一段展示家乡风景和文化的视频而写的英文解说词
【详解】1.词汇积累
满意的：content→ satisfied
做某事有困难：have difficulty (in) doing sth. → have trouble (in) doing sth.
到目前为止：till now → up to now/to date
感激的：grateful→ thankful
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：However, there is one thing that upsets me. I’m having difficulty writing an English introduction to the video.
拓展句：However, there is one thing upsetting me that I’m having difficulty writing an English introduction to the video.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I have shot a cuisine video where I recorded the whole process of cooking my favorite dish.（运用了where引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】I will be grateful to you if you’re so kind as to tell me how to get started.（运用了if引导的状语从句）
第二节(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。
On Saturday, the animal shelter is filled with voices. I can’t see the kitties because I’m blind. I listen hard. Do any of those meows sound like kitten meows
“I don’t think I hear any kittens (小奶猫), Mom,” I say.
“You’re right, Annie. But there are lots of cats, fat ones, skinny ones…”Mom holds my hand. The shelter director, Mrs. Pat, takes us inside the cat pen. I sit down and stretch out my hands to pet the kitties. A big, warm kitty sits down against my side. “Sammy likes you, Annie. He’s the big one,” Mrs. Pat says.
“I like him, too.” I pet Sammy’s soft, furry coat, his loud purr rumbling under my fingers. “Will Sammy get adopted today ” I ask.
“Maybe,” says Mrs. Pat. “He’s an older kitty, and most people want kittens. But he’s so loving, maybe today will be his turn.”
My mom and I take a pregnant cat, Muffin, home with us. We’ll care for her until she has her kittens. And I can keep one kitten for myself!
One morning, I get a surprise! I can feel soft, mewing little bundles inside the box with Muffin! Mom told me there are six. They’re all about the same size, except for one. He’s big! “Like Sammy,” I say.
“Not quite that big,” Mom says with a laugh.
When I hold them to my cheek, they feel silky and smell sweet and oaty, like a field of summer grass. Their mews are high and tiny.
“So, do you know yet which kitten you’ll keep ” Mom asks me one day.
I bounce on my knees, saying “Oh! How do I choose ”
“Well, try to listen to your heart,” Mom says.
Should it be Jet-Jet, with the long tail Or Mimi, with the tiny voice Or should it be Mr. Motor, the one with the humming purr A purr like Sammy’s, I think. All the kittens are fun. But which is the right one
On Monday, the shelter is quiet. I still can’t decide which one to keep. Mom asks me to stay in the cat room and pick my kitty while she takes care of the paperwork with Mrs. Pat.
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I sit down and open the carrier.
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When Mom and Mrs. Pat come back, Sammy is sleeping in my lap.
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【答案】I sit down and open the carrier. The six little kittens meow all the way as they set out to explore the new surroundings. I can’t help but think of Sammy. Has he got adopted I reach out my hand, uttering, “Sammy ” Just then, I feel a big, warm kitty sniffing my hand, the familiar purrs vibrating through my fingertips. It’s Sammy! I put Sammy in my lap. Sammy rubs his soft head against my palm, seeking more affection. With each stroke, his body is at ease in my presence. I hear a voice in my heart echoing “Take him home.”
When Mom and Mrs. Pat come back, Sammy is sleeping in my lap. Hearing their steps, I look up and declare excitedly, “I’ve decided to adopt Sammy.” They burst into laughter and I can feel their happiness. “Thank you, Annie.” she says. “Sammy has been waiting for a forever home for so long.” From that day on, Sammy accompanies me to explore the world and navigate through life. And as I hold him close, I know that I made the right choice. Sammy is always be my little miracle, the one who shows me that love knows no boundaries, not even blindness.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者安妮和妈妈一起去动物收容所领养小猫，因为是盲人，她只能通过触摸和感受来选择自己喜欢的猫时，此时偶遇了喜欢安妮的大猫萨米，当时安妮只想要一只小猫咪，所以暂时带回怀孕的猫玛芬，等她生了小猫后再决定领养问题。在小猫出生后，安妮感到犹豫不决时，决定倾听自己的内心来做出决定。最终安妮领养了萨米，萨米也找到了永远的家。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我坐下来，打开猫笼。”可知，第一段可描写作者听着小猫的声音，想起了萨米，当作者呼唤萨米时，萨米靠近并互动，作者有了领养萨米的想法。
②由第二段首句内容“当妈妈和帕特太太回来时，萨米正睡在我的腿上。”可知，第二段可描写作者告知妈妈和帕特太太自己的决定，帕特太太为萨米高兴，从此作者有了萨米的陪伴，而萨米也有了永远的家。
2.续写线索：放出小猫——呼唤萨米——萨米回应——做出决定——告知决定——萨米陪伴成长
3.词汇激活
行为类
①说：utter / vocalize
②察觉到：feel / perceive
③等待：wait for / await
情绪类
①突然笑起来：burst into laughter / burst out laughing
②激动地：excitedly / with excitement
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Hearing their steps, I look up and declare excitedly, “I’ve decided to adopt Sammy.” (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2]. Sammy is always be my little miracle, the one who shows me that love knows no boundaries, not even blindness. (运用who引导的限制性定语从句和that引导的宾语从句)
