2023-2024学年河北省石家庄精英中学高二(上)期中考试
英语试题
(满分：150分 时间：120分钟)
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What kind of car will the speakers buy
A. The one with four doors.
B. The one with two doors.
C The one in red.
2. Why does the man make the call
A. To confirm a booking.
B. To make a booking.
C. To change a booking.
3. What will the man probably do today
A. Ask for sick leave.
B. See a doctor after work.
C. Invite his manager to his house.
4. When does the conversation take place
A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Monday.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A teacher. B. An exam. C. Chemistry.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How will the speakers go to the new Italian place
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
7. What will Rob do tonight
A Eat out. B. Meet friends. C. Fly to London.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. A weekend plan.
B A delicious picnic.
C. The beautiful scenery.
9. What did the woman intend to do
A. Walk along the park. B. Stay at home. C. Attend a concert.
10. What is the woman’s attitude toward climbing in the end
A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Tired.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What color tie does the woman think matches the man’s jacket
A. Green. B. Black. C. Red.
12. Why doesn’t the woman like high heels
A. They aren’t beautiful.
B. They are uncomfortable to wear.
C. They don’t match the dress.
13. What does the man mean in the end
A. He knows a cafe nearby.
B. He can’t decide what to buy.
C. He doesn’t want to go on shopping.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How many people were there on the train
A. 17. B. 18. C. 20.
15. Why did the bus lose control
A. It had a fault. B. It caught fire inside. C. The road was wet.
16. What was the result of the car accident
A. The car’s fuel tank exploded.
B. The car crashed into water.
C. Franc broke his arm.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the students get to school
A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 5:30.
18. How did the speaker feel when the coach arrived
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Sad.
19. What did the speaker get for her sister
A. A dress. B. A bag. C. A T-shirt.
20. What did the speaker like best about this trip
A. The boat trip.
B. The comfortable hotel.
C. The shopping experience.
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
Tired of Working in Your Country
With over 500 instructors and 20 years of experience, we are the leader in the field of teaching foreign languages. We now have positions open in Osaka(大阪)starting September/October 2004 for instructors of English, German, Spanish and French.
Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 3 students.
Accommodation(住宿), and other necessary documents (文件)will be ready before you leave.
Applicants will teach their first language only.
Excellent teacher training programs.
If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply(申 请）now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.
Apply with C.V. and send letters to:
NOVA France, Mr. Sampy (IHT 3/2)
34, Bd. Haussmann,75009 Paris, France
Fax:33148014804
Or visit our website:www.
The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.
1. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a language school in Japan.
B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.
C. To describe working conditions in Japan.
D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.
2. If you want to work in Japan you should ________.
A. have some working experience B. speak several languages
C. present good teaching plans D. know how to use computers
3. Before going to Japan, you need ________.
A. to see the manager of NOVA France B. to find a place to live
C. to write a letter to the manager in Japan D. to take some computer courses
B
“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.
One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.
Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren't for the pleasure they give, it wouldn't be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available(可用的) in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.
Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.
Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(缩回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.
Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I'll think about that tomorrow.
4. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose
A. A lot of care and the right soil
B. Frequent pruning and fertilizing
C. Tomato plants grown alongside
D. Cages placed around the roots
5. The writer planted the tomato because .
A it cost only $1.25
B. the soil was just right for it
C. there was room for it in the garden
D. the roses' branches needed to be covered
6. This year the writer's roses were .
A. removed from the rose bed
B. picked along with the tomatoes
C. mostly damaged by too much sunlight
D. largely hidden under the tomato plant
7. By saying "the prize so dearly won" in paragraph 5, the writer wants to .
A. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes
B show the hardship of growing the roses
C. express her liking for the roses
D. express her care for the tomatoes
C
The People Behind the Music
Vocalists who sing and performers who play musical instruments while vocalists sing are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important.
Songwriters
Before you can hear a song, a songwriter must imagine it. Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton John’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know.
Arrangers
After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can make a song a “classic” that people will remember and want to hear again and again.
Recording Engineers
Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio. Next, they use electronic equipment to capture the music. Finally, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician.
Studio Musicians
Not every musician is a star, of course, and many talented singers and instrumentalists work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the CDs you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.
Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
8. The article is mainly about________.
A. vocalists who sing the songs people enjoy B. songwriting teams who combine their talents
C. people who play a role in creating music D. instrumentalists who work in the background
9. Why does the author mention Elton John and Bernie Taupin
A. to give an example of a songwriting team
B. to explain how to become a pop music legend
C. to compare them with other talented songwriters
D. to persuade readers to buy their CDs
10. What does the author imply about Bernie Taupin
A. He plays both piano and guitar.
B. He is less famous than Elton John.
C. He is less important as a songwriter than Elton John.
D He writes the music that has made Elton John’s lyrics famous.
11. Which statement would the author probably agree with
A. Name recognition is a necessary part of the music industry.
B. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.
C. People who work behind the scenes to make music do important jobs.
D. It is important to buy music CDs made by performing artists who are not yet famous.
D
What happens when we need medical treatment In the past, some people went to a clinic or hospital to see a medical doctor. Other people trusted traditions and chose treatments such as herbal medicine or acupuncture. These two types of medicine—one modern and Western and the other ancient and Eastern—used to have nothing to do with each other.
In recent years, however, people around the world have begun to recognize and accept both modern medical science and more traditional therapies. This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (综合的)medicine or complementary medicine. Some of the principles of this type of medicine include preventing illness by helping people stay healthy and integrating different types of therapies according to the needs of each patient.
One health maintenance organization (HMO) in Madison, Wisconsin, has opened its Complementary Medicine and Wellness Center. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments to relax your muscles. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy. And if you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
Patients who use these complementary medicine services appreciate having an alternative to surgery or to drugs and their side effects. They also enjoy activities and therapies that make them feel better even if they’re not sick. And from the financial point of view of the HMO, preventing illness whenever possible is much less expensive than a hospital stay. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, integrative medicine combines the best parts of Western medicine with complementary therapies such as acupuncture and nutrition.
12. Why does the author mention “preventing illness by helping people stay healthy” in the second paragraph
A. to give readers advice about staying healthy
B. to inform readers about a principle of integrative medicine
C. to recommend modern medicine rather than traditional therapies
D. to explain why most people don’t believe in holistic or integrative medicine
13. Which sentence from paragraph 3 gives a main idea
A. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services.
B. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments.
C. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy.
D. If you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
14. Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of complementary medicine
A. It costs less than medical care in hospitals.
B. It helps patients feel healthier even when they’re not sick.
C. Doctors can enjoy more relaxing activities.
D. Patients can choose between complementary medicine and drugs or surgery.
15. What’s the best title for the article
A. Western Medicine B. Herbal Medicine
C. Advances in Medical Technology D. Combining New and Old Medicine
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。
JOSE ANTONlO ABREU founded El Sistema. El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds. It has been so successful that an orchestra that is part of the program, the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra, has been named among the five leading orchestras in the world. ____16____
When he first started the orchestra, Abreu had managed to get 50 music stands for the 100 children he was expecting to come and rehearse. In the end, only 11 showed up. But he didn’t give up. He promised those 11 students that he would turn the orchestra into a world leader! So apart from this fierce ambition, how did it happen
____17____ It pays for instruments and teaching for over 500,000 young musicians who are involved in the program and also provides monthly grants to older students as a reward for their hard work. It also pays for performances and teaching younger children in the program. Private companies often sponsor local groups and parents also raise funds for tours.
However, money is not the only factor in its success. ____18____ New students can start from as young as three, but students and their parents must agree to a strict set of rules and attend classes and rehearsals for between one and four hours a day, up to six days a week. Teachers may visit parents to help them understand the hours required to improve and how to support their children.
While discipline is important, the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance. Students start in a choir and work on rhythm and percussion, before moving on to playing the recorder, and then finally choosing their instrument at the age of seven. ____19____
El Sistema is seen by many people from low-income families as a way to stay in education and escape poverty. It can present opportunities to travel via tours within Venezuela and abroad.____20____
No wonder many other countries have looked to copy the program.
A. Yet, 40 years ago, such an idea seemed a long way off.
B. Abreu was also a politician and a minister in the government.
C. Central to El Sistema is a focus on discipline and commitment.
D. However, it seems that there are always individuals whose lives are changed.
E. Obviously, the resources that the Venezuelan government puts into El Sistema are important.
F. Lessons are mainly conducted as a group, with all the class working towards performing a piece in front of an audience.
G. It has also been credited with improving relations between different communities and saving many children from getting involved in gangs and violence.
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。
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to ____21____
People — especially children — not to ask too many questions. Yet it’s widely agreed that ____22____ actually makes learning more enjoyable and effective. ____23____, research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in ____24____ how well students do in school.
Curiosity also ____25____ us to embrace unfamiliar circumstances, brings excitement into our lives, and opens up new possibilities. Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we don't have all the answers, and confident enough to ____26____ it. Asking the questions that help us ____27____ the gap between what we already know and what we'd like to know can lead us to make unexpected discoveries.
In science, basic curiosity-driven research — conducted without pressure to produce immediate practical results — can have ____28____ and incredibly important benefits. ____29____, one day in 1831, Michael Faraday was playing around with a coil (线圈) and a magnet (磁铁)_____30_____ he suddenly saw how he could generate an electrical current. At first, it wasn't clear what use this would have, but it actually made _____31_____ available for use in technology, and so changed the world.
Unsurprisingly, there are chemical and evolutionary theories to _____32_____ why humans are such curious creatures. When we become curious, our brains _____33_____ a chemical called dopamine (多巴胺), which makes the process of learning more pleasurable and improves memory. It is still not known why learning gives us such _____34_____, but one theory is that we may have developed a basic need to fight uncertainty — the more we understand about the world around us, the more likely we are to _____35_____ its many dangers!
21. A. warn B. scold C. beg D. order
22. A. creativity B. intelligence C. curiosity D. imagination
23. A. As a result B. In turn C. In addition D. In fact
24. A. checking B. determining C. discovering D. describing
25. A. allows B. requires C. convinces D. reminds
26. A. know B. deny C. admit D. report
27. A. cover B. bridge C. widen D. identify
28. A. unfamiliar B. unnecessary C. unexpected D. uncertain
29. A. For example B. In return C. For one thing D. On the other hand
30. A. then B. as C. while D. when
31. A. coil B. electricity C. magnet D. energy
32. A. prove B. indicate C. explain D. understand
33. A. release B. reduce C. reproduce D. refresh
34. A. comfort B. pleasure C. excitement D. thrill
35. A. cause B. ignore C. face D. survive
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。
Beijing is a city bridging the ancient and the modern. From Buddhist temples to museums, narrow hutong ____36____ royal palaces, it is home to more than 3,000 years of glorious history even down to its layout, with the city keeping its carefully ____37____ (build) system of ring roads.
But for all its ancient buildings, Beijing is also a place ____38____ welcomes the fast-paced development of modern life, with 21st-century architectural ____39____ (wonder) standing side by side with historical buildings of the past.
It is a distinct visual contrast (反差) that shouldn’t work, ____40____ somehow these two very different worlds make a good combination. ____41____ (visit) several times over the last 10 years, I ____42____ (amaze) by the co-existence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage (遗产) while constantly growing. As a photographer, I have spent the last two years ___43___ (record) everything I discovered.
The ____44____ (remark) development of this city, which is consciously designed to protect the past while stepping into the modern world, ______45______ (mean) there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years.
第四部分 写作(共三节，满分40分)
第一节 单词拼写(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
根据下列句子及所给英文注释，在答题卡相应的横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式(每空只写一个词)
46. In ______ (conclude), we should be aware of the real situation of water crisis. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. Charles Dickens is one of England’s most famous ______ (novel). (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. We were great inspired by his ______ (courage) deed. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. After graduating from college, I ______ (gradual) adapted myself to living on my own. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. The manager commanded that measures ______ (take) immediately to correct all the mistakes made in marketing. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. Technological innovation, ________ (combine) with good marketing, will promote the sales of these products. （所给词的适当形式填空）
52. The heating will switch off __________ ( automatic) when you leave the room.（用单词的适当形式完成句子）
53. It was his long ______ (absent) from work without permission that delayed his promotion prohibiting. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. The government has decided to introduce a law ______ (prohibit) smoking. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. If you wish to make a ______ (complain), you should see the manager. (所给词的适当形式填空)
56. To the ______ (amuse) of the audience, the actor’s false beard fell off. (所给词的适当形式填空)
57. As the mother pushed the boy, he ______ (swing) higher and higher. (所给词的适当形式填空)
58. Mary ______ (employ) at this job since she graduated from college. (所给词的适当形式填空)
59. Without the ______ (approve) of your parents, you shouldn’t go out alone at night. (所给词的适当形式填空)
60. Those ______ (adjust) allow birds to cut through the sky more flexibly than drones. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第二节 汉译英(共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分)
61. 李先生是一位尽职尽责的老师，很受学生欢迎。(定语从句)(汉译英)
62. 许多市民提倡在该社区再建一所小学。(advocate) (汉译英)
63. Tom的爸爸极力反对他单独去那里。(oppose)(汉译英)
64. 听轻音乐对于缓解人们的悲伤情绪很有帮助。(动名词作主语) (汉译英)
65. 我的电脑出故障了，我想请人修理它。(汉译英)
第三节(满分15分)
66. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：1. 人物简介；2.尊敬和爱戴的原因。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 短文题目和首句已为你写好。
The person I respect
There are many respectable people around us
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023-2024学年河北省石家庄精英中学高二(上)期中考试
英语试题
(满分：150分 时间：120分钟)
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What kind of car will the speakers buy
A. The one with four doors.
B. The one with two doors.
C The one in red.
2. Why does the man make the call
A. To confirm a booking.
B. To make a booking.
C. To change a booking.
3. What will the man probably do today
A. Ask for sick leave.
B. See a doctor after work.
C. Invite his manager to his house.
4 When does the conversation take place
A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Monday.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A teacher. B. An exam. C. Chemistry.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How will the speakers go to the new Italian place
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
7. What will Rob do tonight
A. Eat out. B. Meet friends. C. Fly to London.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. A weekend plan.
B. A delicious picnic.
C. The beautiful scenery.
9. What did the woman intend to do
A. Walk along the park. B. Stay at home. C. Attend a concert.
10. What is the woman’s attitude toward climbing in the end
A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Tired.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What color tie does the woman think matches the man’s jacket
A. Green. B. Black. C. Red.
12. Why doesn’t the woman like high heels
A. They aren’t beautiful.
B. They are uncomfortable to wear.
C. They don’t match the dress.
13. What does the man mean in the end
A. He knows a cafe nearby.
B He can’t decide what to buy.
C. He doesn’t want to go on shopping.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How many people were there on the train
A. 17. B. 18. C. 20.
15. Why did the bus lose control
A. It had a fault. B. It caught fire inside. C. The road was wet.
16. What was the result of the car accident
A. The car’s fuel tank exploded.
B. The car crashed into water.
C. Franc broke his arm.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the students get to school
A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 5:30.
18. How did the speaker feel when the coach arrived
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Sad.
19. What did the speaker get for her sister
A. A dress. B. A bag. C. A T-shirt.
20. What did the speaker like best about this trip
A. The boat trip.
B. The comfortable hotel.
C. The shopping experience.
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
Tired of Working in Your Country
With over 500 instructors and 20 years of experience, we are the leader in the field of teaching foreign languages. We now have positions open in Osaka(大阪)starting September/October 2004 for instructors of English, German, Spanish and French.
Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 3 students.
Accommodation(住宿), and other necessary documents (文件)will be ready before you leave.
Applicants will teach their first language only.
Excellent teacher training programs.
If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply(申 请）now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.
Apply with C.V. and send letters to:
NOVA France, Mr. Sampy (IHT 3/2)
34, Bd. Haussmann,75009 Paris, France
Fax:33148014804
Or visit our website:www.
The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.
1. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a language school in Japan.
B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.
C. To describe working conditions in Japan.
D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.
2. If you want to work in Japan you should ________.
A. have some working experience B. speak several languages
C. present good teaching plans D. know how to use computers
3. Before going to Japan, you need ________.
A. to see the manager of NOVA France B. to find a place to live
C. to write a letter to the manager in Japan D. to take some computer courses
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一则招聘广告，招聘有意到大阪教授外国语言的老师。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的描述“We now have positions open in Osaka starting September/October 2011 for instructors of English, German, Spanish and French”（我们现在在大阪有英语、德语、西班牙语和法语教师的职位空缺，从2011年9 / 10月开始）；可知这篇文章的目的是招聘教授语言的老师。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章内容“Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements”（日语不是必需的，但良好的英语能力和实用的计算机知识是基本要求），可知去日本工作的人需要知道如何使用电脑。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题题。文中“The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.”（经理希望6月和7月在巴黎与成功的申请者见面和交谈），说明在去日本之前，你需要去见NOVA France的经理，故正确选项为A。
B
“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.
One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.
Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren't for the pleasure they give, it wouldn't be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available(可用的) in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.
Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.
Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(缩回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.
Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I'll think about that tomorrow.
4. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose
A. A lot of care and the right soil
B. Frequent pruning and fertilizing
C. Tomato plants grown alongside
D. Cages placed around the roots
5. The writer planted the tomato because .
A. it cost only $1.25
B. the soil was just right for it
C. there was room for it in the garden
D. the roses' branches needed to be covered
6. This year the writer's roses were .
A. removed from the rose bed
B. picked along with the tomatoes
C. mostly damaged by too much sunlight
D. largely hidden under the tomato plant
7. By saying "the prize so dearly won" in paragraph 5, the writer wants to .
A. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes
B. show the hardship of growing the roses
C. express her liking for the roses
D. express her care for the tomatoes
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。本文叙述了作者因为院里用空地，花了$1.25钱买了一棵西红柿苗，却影响了玫瑰花的成长，玫瑰花被盖在西红柿的苗下，找不着阳光，叶子发黄，并且给自己摘西红柿也带来了麻烦，一棵小小的西红柿竟然带来了这么大的麻烦这是作者没有想到的。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Roses require a good deal of care（玫瑰需要精心照料）”和文章第四段“Soil conditions made just perfect for roses（土壤条件非常适合玫瑰生长）”可知，玫瑰的健康生长需要大量的照料和合适的土壤。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant.（园子里的空间让我只种了一株小番茄。）”可知，作者种植西红柿是因为园中有空地用来种植一棵西红柿苗。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.（适合玫瑰生长的土壤条件对番茄来说更完美。每天浇水，加上充足的阳光和定期施肥，这株小植物长成了一棵高大的灌木。当植物生长时，我在它周围放置的笼子早已消失在厚厚的叶子下。）”和文章第五段“I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.（六月，我在摘番茄的时候，发现两朵盛开的白玫瑰完全被遮住了，但它们很弱，叶子已经因为缺少阳光而变黄了。）”可推知，今年作者的玫瑰花大部分藏在番茄树下。故选D。
【7题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文“Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under（现在我在收获果实时面临着双重的任务;首先，我必须在树叶中找到红色的，这意味着我几乎要倒立起来，一旦找到，我就必须向下伸手）”可知，作者想要表明摘西红柿很困难。故选A。
C
The People Behind the Music
Vocalists who sing and performers who play musical instruments while vocalists sing are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important.
Songwriters
Before you can hear a song, a songwriter must imagine it. Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton John’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know.
Arrangers
After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can make a song a “classic” that people will remember and want to hear again and again.
Recording Engineers
Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio. Next, they use electronic equipment to capture the music. Finally, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician.
Studio Musicians
Not every musician is a star, of course, and many talented singers and instrumentalists work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the CDs you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.
Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
8. The article is mainly about________.
A. vocalists who sing the songs people enjoy B. songwriting teams who combine their talents
C. people who play a role in creating music D. instrumentalists who work in the background
9. Why does the author mention Elton John and Bernie Taupin
A. to give an example of a songwriting team
B. to explain how to become a pop music legend
C. to compare them with other talented songwriters
D. to persuade readers to buy their CDs
10. What does the author imply about Bernie Taupin
A. He plays both piano and guitar.
B. He is less famous than Elton John.
C. He is less important as a songwriter than Elton John.
D. He writes the music that has made Elton John’s lyrics famous.
11. Which statement would the author probably agree with
A. Name recognition is a necessary part of the music industry.
B. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.
C. People who work behind the scenes to make music do important jobs.
D. It is important to buy music CDs made by performing artists who are not yet famous.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐行业中幕后工作的四种类型，包括词曲作者、编曲师、录音师以及工作室音乐家。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Vocalists who sing and performers who play musical instruments while vocalists sing are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important.(唱歌的歌手和演奏乐器的表演者，而唱歌的歌手只是参与制作你喜欢的音乐的一部分人。音乐产业中的大多数人都在“幕后”工作，但他们在音乐过程中扮演的角色是非常重要的)”结合文章主要介绍了音乐行业中幕后工作的四种类型，包括词曲作者、编曲师、录音师以及工作室音乐家。可知，这篇文章主要是关于在音乐创作中起作用的人。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton John’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know.(有些词曲作者单独工作，但许多歌曲创作团队结合了词作者（为歌曲写词）和作曲的器乐演奏者（通常是钢琴演奏者或吉他手）的才能。流行音乐传奇人物Elton John最著名的歌曲，包括《Tiny Dancer》和《Your Song》，都是Bernie Taupin作词，你可能不知道他的名字)”可推知，作者提到了Elton John和Bernie Taupin是为了举一个写歌团队的例子。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Pop music legend Elton John’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know. (流行音乐传奇人物Elton John最著名的歌曲，包括《Tiny Dancer》和《Your Song》，都是Bernie Taupin作词，你可能不知道他的名字)”可推知，作者暗示Bernie Taupin不如Elton John有名。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important. (音乐产业中的大多数人都在“幕后”工作，但他们在音乐过程中扮演的角色是非常重要的)”以及最后一段“Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.(许多人靠音乐谋生。你可能不认识他们所有人的名字，但他们共同创造了你喜欢听的歌曲)”可推知，C选项“在幕后工作的人做重要的工作”的观点作者可能会同意。故选C。
D
What happens when we need medical treatment In the past, some people went to a clinic or hospital to see a medical doctor. Other people trusted traditions and chose treatments such as herbal medicine or acupuncture. These two types of medicine—one modern and Western and the other ancient and Eastern—used to have nothing to do with each other.
In recent years, however, people around the world have begun to recognize and accept both modern medical science and more traditional therapies. This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (综合的)medicine or complementary medicine. Some of the principles of this type of medicine include preventing illness by helping people stay healthy and integrating different types of therapies according to the needs of each patient.
One health maintenance organization (HMO) in Madison, Wisconsin, has opened its Complementary Medicine and Wellness Center. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments to relax your muscles. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy. And if you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
Patients who use these complementary medicine services appreciate having an alternative to surgery or to drugs and their side effects. They also enjoy activities and therapies that make them feel better even if they’re not sick. And from the financial point of view of the HMO, preventing illness whenever possible is much less expensive than a hospital stay. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, integrative medicine combines the best parts of Western medicine with complementary therapies such as acupuncture and nutrition.
12. Why does the author mention “preventing illness by helping people stay healthy” in the second paragraph
A. to give readers advice about staying healthy
B. to inform readers about a principle of integrative medicine
C. to recommend modern medicine rather than traditional therapies
D. to explain why most people don’t believe in holistic or integrative medicine
13. Which sentence from paragraph 3 gives a main idea
A. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services.
B. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments.
C. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy.
D. If you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
14. Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of complementary medicine
A. It costs less than medical care in hospitals.
B. It helps patients feel healthier even when they’re not sick.
C. Doctors can enjoy more relaxing activities.
D. Patients can choose between complementary medicine and drugs or surgery.
15. What’s the best title for the article
A. Western Medicine B. Herbal Medicine
C. Advances in Medical Technology D. Combining New and Old Medicine
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了近年来，世界各地的人们已经开始承认和接受现代医学科学和更多的传统疗法。这种新型医学——综合医学或补充医学——给人们带来了医学和医学之外的好处。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (综合的)medicine or complementary medicine”（这种新型医学可以称为综合医学或补充医学）以及“Some of the principles of this type of medicine include preventing illness by helping people stay healthy and integrating different types of therapies according to the needs of each patient”（这类药物的一些原则包括通过帮助人们保持健康来预防疾病，以及根据每个病人的需要整合不同类型的治疗方法），可知作者提到通过帮助人们保持健康来预防疾病是为了让读者了解中西医结合的原则。故选B项。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“ If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments to relax your muscles. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy. And if you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.”（如果你患有背痛，尝试一些按摩疗法来放松你的肌肉。如果你有过敏或哮喘，你可以尝试顺势疗法。如果你只是想提高你的力量和注意力，试试太极或瑜伽课）可知，本段是对各种服务的具体介绍。故本段的中心句为“ At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services.”（在该中心，HMO成员提供各种服务）。故选A项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段的“Patients who use these complementary medicine services appreciate having an alternative to surgery or to drugs and their side effects.”(使用这些辅助医疗服务的患者喜欢有一个替代手术或药物及其副作用的选择)可知，患者可以选择补充治疗、药物治疗或手术治疗，故D项正确；根据第四段的“They also enjoy activities and therapies that make them feel better even if they’re not sick。”（即使没有生病，他们也喜欢让自己感觉更好的活动和治疗）可知，即使没有生病，综合医学也能让患者感觉更健康。故B项正确；根据“ And from the financial point of view of the HMO, preventing illness whenever possible is much less expensive than a hospital stay.”（从医疗卫生组织的财务角度来看，尽可能预防疾病比住院要便宜得多）可知，它比医院的医疗费用要低，故A项正确。而C项“医生可以享受更放松的活动”没有提到。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第二段“In recent years, however, people around the world have begun to recognize and accept both modern medical science and more traditional therapies. This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (综合的)medicine or complementary medicine.”(然而，近年来，世界各地的人们已经开始承认和接受现代医学科学和更多的传统疗法。这种新型医学可以称为综合医学或补充医学）结合及后文对综合医学的具体的服务和优势的具体介绍，可知文章主要讲解的是综合医学——新老结合的医学。D项“新老医学的结合”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选D项。
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。
JOSE ANTONlO ABREU founded El Sistema. El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds. It has been so successful that an orchestra that is part of the program, the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra, has been named among the five leading orchestras in the world. ____16____
When he first started the orchestra, Abreu had managed to get 50 music stands for the 100 children he was expecting to come and rehearse. In the end, only 11 showed up. But he didn’t give up. He promised those 11 students that he would turn the orchestra into a world leader! So apart from this fierce ambition, how did it happen
____17____ It pays for instruments and teaching for over 500,000 young musicians who are involved in the program and also provides monthly grants to older students as a reward for their hard work. It also pays for performances and teaching younger children in the program. Private companies often sponsor local groups and parents also raise funds for tours.
However, money is not the only factor in its success. ____18____ New students can start from as young as three, but students and their parents must agree to a strict set of rules and attend classes and rehearsals for between one and four hours a day, up to six days a week. Teachers may visit parents to help them understand the hours required to improve and how to support their children.
While discipline is important the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance. Students start in a choir and work on rhythm and percussion, before moving on to playing the recorder, and then finally choosing their instrument at the age of seven. ____19____
El Sistema is seen by many people from low-income families as a way to stay in education and escape poverty. It can present opportunities to travel via tours within Venezuela and abroad.____20____
No wonder many other countries have looked to copy the program.
A. Yet, 40 years ago, such an idea seemed a long way off.
B. Abreu was also a politician and a minister in the government.
C. Central to El Sistema is a focus on discipline and commitment.
D. However, it seems that there are always individuals whose lives are changed.
E. Obviously, the resources that the Venezuelan government puts into El Sistema are important.
F. Lessons are mainly conducted as a group, with all the class working towards performing a piece in front of an audience.
G. It has also been credited with improving relations between different communities and saving many children from getting involved in gangs and violence.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. C 19. F 20. G
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了Abreu所创立的El Sistema。El Sistema是一个为来自不同社会背景的孩子们教授音乐的创新项目。它被许多来自低收入家庭的人视为继续接受教育、摆脱贫困的一种方式。
【16题详解】
根据上句“El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds.(El Sistema是一个为来自不同社会背景的孩子们教授音乐的创新项目)”可知，A项Yet, 40 years ago, such an idea seemed a long way off. (然而，在40年前，这样的想法似乎还很遥远)符合题意，其中“such an idea”指代上句的“an Innovative program”且前后为转折关系。故选A项。
【17题详解】
根据后句“It pays for instruments and teaching for over 500,000 young musicians who are involved in the program and also provides monthly grants to older students as a reward for their hard work.(它为参与该项目的50多万名年轻音乐家支付乐器和教学费用，并为高年级学生提供每月补助金，作为他们努力工作的奖励)”可知，此处讲述的是资金的投入。由此可知，E项Obviously, the resources that the Venezuelan government puts into El Sistema are important.(显然，委内瑞拉政府投入El Sistema的资源非常重要)符合题意。故选E项。
【18题详解】
根据后句“New students can start from as young as three, but students and their parents must agree to a strict set of rules and attend classes and rehearsals for between one and four hours a day, up to six days a week.(新生可以从三岁开始学习，但学生和家长必须同意一套严格的规则，每天上课和排练一到四个小时，每周最多六天)”可知，此处在介绍纪律和承诺。由此可知，C项Central to El Sistema is a focus on discipline and commitment.( El Sistema的核心是注重纪律和承诺)符合题意。故选C项。
【19题详解】
本段的中心句为“While discipline is important, the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance.(虽然纪律很重要，但音乐训练也强调乐趣、团队精神、身体表达和表演的价值)”可知，F项Lessons are mainly conducted as a group, with all the class working towards performing a piece in front of an audience.(课程主要以小组形式进行，所有的班级都致力于在观众面前表演一个作品)符合题意，具体介绍了训练的课程和表演的安排。故选F项。
【20题详解】
根据上文“El Sistema is seen by many people from low-income families as a way to stay in education and escape poverty. (El Sistema被许多来自低收入家庭的人视为继续接受教育、摆脱贫困的一种方式)”可知，本段主要写El Sistema的好处。由此可知，G项It has also been credited with improving relations between different communities and saving many children from getting involved in gangs and violence.(它还被认为改善了不同社区之间的关系，并使许多儿童免于卷入帮派和暴力)符合题意，过渡自然。故选G项。
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。
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to ____21____
People — especially children — not to ask too many questions. Yet it’s widely agreed that ____22____ actually makes learning more enjoyable and effective. ____23____, research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in ____24____ how well students do in school.
Curiosity also ____25____ us to embrace unfamiliar circumstances, brings excitement into our lives, and opens up new possibilities. Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we don't have all the answers, and confident enough to ____26____ it. Asking the questions that help us ____27____ the gap between what we already know and what we'd like to know can lead us to make unexpected discoveries.
In science, basic curiosity-driven research — conducted without pressure to produce immediate practical results — can have ____28____ and incredibly important benefits. ____29____, one day in 1831, Michael Faraday was playing around with a coil (线圈) and a magnet (磁铁)_____30_____ he suddenly saw how he could generate an electrical current. At first, it wasn't clear what use this would have, but it actually made _____31_____ available for use in technology, and so changed the world.
Unsurprisingly, there are chemical and evolutionary theories to _____32_____ why humans are such curious creatures. When we become curious, our brains _____33_____ a chemical called dopamine (多巴胺), which makes the process of learning more pleasurable and improves memory. It is still not known why learning gives us such _____34_____, but one theory is that we may have developed a basic need to fight uncertainty — the more we understand about the world around us, the more likely we are to _____35_____ its many dangers!
21. A. warn B. scold C. beg D. order
22. A. creativity B. intelligence C. curiosity D. imagination
23. A. As a result B. In turn C. In addition D. In fact
24. A. checking B. determining C. discovering D. describing
25. A. allows B. requires C. convinces D. reminds
26. A. know B. deny C. admit D. report
27. A. cover B. bridge C. widen D. identify
28. A. unfamiliar B. unnecessary C. unexpected D. uncertain
29. A. For example B. In return C. For one thing D. On the other hand
30. A. then B. as C. while D. when
31. A. coil B. electricity C. magnet D. energy
32. A. prove B. indicate C. explain D. understand
33. A. release B. reduce C. reproduce D. refresh
34. A. comfort B. pleasure C. excitement D. thrill
35 A. cause B. ignore C. face D. survive
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要分析了人类好奇心的作用以及根源。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一个习语，常被用来警告人们，特别是孩子，不要问太多的问题。A. warn警告；B. scold责备；C. beg恳求；D. order命令。根据下文“People — especially children — not to ask too many questions.(人们——特别是孩子——不要问太多的问题)”可知，这是对人们，特别是对孩子的警告。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，好奇心能让学习变得愉快和高效，这一点被公认。A.creativity创造性；B.intelligence智力；C. curiosity好奇心；D. imagination想象力。根据下文“research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in 4 how well students do in school.(研究表明在决定学生学业方面，好奇心和智力一样重要)”可知，这里在说好奇心的好处。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：事实上，研究表明在决定学生学业方面，好奇心和智力一样重要。A. As a result 因此；B. In turn依次，轮流；C. In addition此外；D. In fact事实上。根据“research has shown that”可知，研究已经表明好奇心的重要性。因此表达：事实上。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，研究表明在决定学生学业方面，好奇心和智力一样重要。A. checking检查；B. determining决定；C.discovering发现；D. describing描绘。根据上句“curiosity is just as important as intelligence”可知，好奇心和智力在决定学生学业方面同样重要。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：好奇心也允许我们欣然接受不熟悉的环境，给生活带来兴奋，打开新的可能性。A. allows允许；B. requires要求；C. convinces信服；D. reminds提醒。根据语境可知，此处讲好奇心允许做的一些事情。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：好奇要求我们要有足够的谦虚知道我们并非了解一切，要有充足的信心去承认这一点。A. know知道；B. deny否认；C. admit承认；D. report报道。根据“Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we don't have all the answers(好奇要求我们要有足够的谦虚知道我们并非了解一切)”可知，我们要承认自己的不足。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：问问题能帮助我们在已知和未知之间架起一座桥梁，可以让我们有意外发现。A. cover覆盖；B. bridge架起桥梁；C. widen加宽；D. identify证明。根据“the gap between what we already know and what we'd like to know”可知，要在已知和未知之间架起一座桥梁。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在科学领域，基本的好奇心驱动的研究——在没有产生直接实际结果的压力下进行——可以带来意想不到的、难以置信的重要好处。A. unfamiliar不熟悉的；B. unnecessary没必要的；C. unexpected没料到的；D. uncertain不确定的。根据“incredibly(难以置信地)”可知，空格处表达的意思和incredibly 相近。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：例如，在1831年的一天，Michael Faraday正在玩线圈和磁铁，突然他看见他怎样产生电流。A. For example例如；B. In return作为回报；C. For one thing一方面；D. On the other hand另一方面。根据下文“one day in 1831”可知，此处在举例子。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查连接词词义辨析。句意：例如，在1831年的一天，Michael Faraday正在玩线圈和磁铁，突然他看见他怎样产生电流。A. then然后；B. as当……时候；C. while同时；D. when当……时候。固定句型was doing sth when...(正在做某事突然……)。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：起初，这有什么用处不清楚。但是这让电可以被应用于技术，因此改变了世界。A. coil线圈；B. electricity电；C. magnet磁铁；D. energy能量。根据上句“how he could generate an electrical current.”可知，他能知道怎样产生电流。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：不令人惊奇的是，化学和进化论可以解释人类为什么那么好奇。 A. prove证明；B. indicate暗示；C. explain解释；D. understand理解。根据“why humans are such curious creatures.(为什么人类是这么好奇的生物)”可知，空格处解释原因。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们感到好奇时，我们的大脑释放一种被叫做多巴胺的物质，这让学习变得愉快和提高记忆。A. release释放；B. reduce减少；C. reproduce重新生产；D. refresh恢复。根据生理学可知，多巴胺是大脑释放出的一种物质。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：为什么学习给我们带来乐趣，这一点仍旧不清楚。A. comfort安慰；B. pleasure乐趣；C. excitement兴奋；D. thrill激动。根据上句“which makes the process of learning more pleasurable and improves memory. (这让学习变得愉快和提高记忆)”可知，多巴胺可以让人愉悦。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们对周围的世界了解越多，我们就越有可能从危险中幸存下来。A. cause引起；B. ignore忽略；C. face面对；D. survive幸存。根据下文“its many dangers”可知，认知世界有助于我们从危险中幸存下来。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。
Beijing is a city bridging the ancient and the modern. From Buddhist temples to museums, narrow hutong ____36____ royal palaces, it is home to more than 3,000 years of glorious history even down to its layout, with the city keeping its carefully ____37____ (build) system of ring roads.
But for all its ancient buildings, Beijing is also a place ____38____ welcomes the fast-paced development of modern life, with 21st-century architectural ____39____ (wonder) standing side by side with historical buildings of the past.
It is a distinct visual contrast (反差) that shouldn’t work, ____40____ somehow these two very different worlds make a good combination. ____41____ (visit) several times over the last 10 years, I ____42____ (amaze) by the co-existence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage (遗产) while constantly growing. As a photographer, I have spent the last two years ___43___ (record) everything I discovered.
The ____44____ (remark) development of this city, which is consciously designed to protect the past while stepping into the modern world, ______45______ (mean) there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years.
【答案】36. to 37. built
38. which##that
39. wonders
40. but 41. Having visited
42. was amazed
43. recording
44. remarkable
45. means
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了北京这座城市的古老建筑和现代化发展之间的独特结合，同时探讨了城市如何在不断发展的同时保护其丰富的遗产。作者作为一名摄影师，记录了这座城市的变化，并表示将来还会继续拍摄北京的风貌。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：从佛教寺庙到博物馆，从狭窄的胡同到皇家宫殿，它拥有3000多年的辉煌历史，甚至从它的布局来看，这座城市一直保持着精心建造的环城道路系统。根据上文的“From Buddhist temples to museums”可知，空处和上文保持一致，表示“从……到……”，用介词to。故填to。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：从佛教寺庙到博物馆，狭窄的胡同和皇家宫殿，它是3000多年辉煌历史的家园，即使是在它的布局上，这座城市也保持着精心建造的环城公路系统。这里为非谓语动词担当定语，表示“精心建造的……”，和被修饰词“system of ring roads”之间为被动关系，用过去分词。故填built。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：但是，除了古建筑，北京也是一个欢迎现代生活快节奏发展的地方，21世纪的建筑奇迹与过去的历史建筑并存。这里为定语从句的关系代词，先行词为“a place”，在定语从句中担当主语，所以用关系代词which或that引导。故填which/that。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：但是，除了古建筑，北京也是一个欢迎现代生活快节奏发展的地方，21世纪的建筑奇迹与过去的历史建筑并存。分析句子成分可知，空处为名词形式；根据下文的“historical buildings of the past”可知，空处为名词的复数形式。故填wonders。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：但不知何故，这两个截然不同的世界却很好地结合在了一起。空前“It is a distinct visual contrast (反差) that shouldn’t work,”和空后“somehow these two very different worlds make a good combination.”之间存在转折关系，用but。故填but。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在过去的10年里，我多次访问北京，我惊讶于这里的新旧共存，惊讶于一个城市如何在不断发展的同时保持如此丰富的文化遗产。这里为非谓语动词担当状语，和主句主语“I”之间为主动关系；根据时间状语“over the last 10 years”可知，用完成时态，由此推断，空处用现在分词的完成时态。置于句首，首字母大写。故填Having visited。
【42题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：在过去的10年里，我多次访问北京，我惊讶于这里的新旧共存，惊讶于一个城市如何在不断发展的同时保持如此丰富的文化遗产。这里为本句谓语动词，根据下文“how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage (遗产) while constantly growing.”可知，本句用一般过去时；主语I和动词amaze之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填was amazed。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：作为一名摄影师，我花了两年时间记录我发现的一切。spend time (in) doing sth.花费时间做某事。这里为非谓语动词担当宾语，用动名词形式。故填recording。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这个城市的显著发展，是有意识地在保护过去的同时步入现代世界，这意味着这里总是有新的东西可以发现，我可以在接下来的50年里一直拍摄北京。分析句子成分可知，空处为形容词修饰名词“development of this city”。故填remarkable。
【45题详解】
考查时态。句意：这座城市的显著发展，在有意识地保护过去的同时步入现代世界，意味着这里总是有新的东西等待发现，我可以在接下来的50年里一直拍摄北京。这里为本句谓语动词，根据上下文可知，本句时态为一般现在时；主语为“development”，单数，所以谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填means。
【点睛】
第四部分 写作(共三节，满分40分)
第一节 单词拼写(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
根据下列句子及所给英文注释，在答题卡相应的横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式(每空只写一个词)
46. In ______ (conclude), we should be aware of the real situation of water crisis. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】conclusion
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：总之，我们应该意识到水危机的真实情况。短语in conclusion，意为“总之”，符合句意，所以应该用名词conclusion作宾语。故填conclusion。
47. Charles Dickens is one of England’s most famous ______ (novel). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】novelists
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：查尔斯·狄更斯是英国最著名的小说家之一。one of +形容词最高级+复数名词。根据句意，表示“小说家”用名词novelist。故填novelists。
48. We were great inspired by his ______ (courage) deed. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】courageous
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：他的勇敢行为使我们深受鼓舞。设空处修饰名词作定语，应用形容词，故填courageous。
49. After graduating from college, I ______ (gradual) adapted myself to living on my own. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】gradually
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：大学毕业后，我逐渐适应了自己独立生活。分析句子结构可知，此处应为副词作状语修饰动词adapted，gradual的副词形式为gradually意为“逐渐地”符合句意。故填gradually。
50. The manager commanded that measures ______ (take) immediately to correct all the mistakes made in marketing. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】should be taken##be taken
【解析】
【详解】考查虚拟语气。句意：经理命令立即采取措施纠正营销中所犯的一切错误。分析句子结构可知，此处为宾语从句的谓语动词，宾语从句作command的宾语时，其谓语动词应使用“should+动词原形”，且should可以省略，take与句子主语measures之间为被动关系，所以从句中的谓语动词应为should be taken，或者省去should为be taken。故填(should) be taken。
51. Technological innovation, ________ (combine) with good marketing, will promote the sales of these products. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】combined
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：技术创新，与良好的市场营销相结合，将促进这些产品的销售。句子谓语动词为will promote，故空格处为非谓语动词。动词短语combine...with...，意为“……与……结合/联合”。动词combine与其逻辑主语Technological innovations是动宾关系，应设空处用过去分词，作后置定语。故填combined。
52. The heating will switch off __________ ( automatic) when you leave the room.（用单词的适当形式完成句子）
【答案】automatically
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：当你离开这个房间时，暖气会自动关上。此处作状语，修饰动词短语 switch off 。所以填副词形式。故填 automatically。
53. It was his long ______ (absent) from work without permission that delayed his promotion prohibiting. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】absence
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：正是由于他长期未获许可而旷工，才延误了他的晋升。分析句子，设空处使用absent的名词absence作主语，意为“缺席”。故填absence。
54. The government has decided to introduce a law ______ (prohibit) smoking. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】prohibiting
【解析】
【详解】考查现在分词。句意：政府已决定出台一项禁止吸烟的法律。设空处修饰名词law作定语，和名词law之间是主动关系，应用现在分词，故填prohibiting。
55. If you wish to make a ______ (complain), you should see the manager. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】complaint
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：如果你想投诉，你应该去找经理。此处作宾语应用名词complaint表示“抱怨”。故填complaint。
56. To the ______ (amuse) of the audience, the actor’s false beard fell off. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】amusement
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：使观众发笑的是，那位演员的假胡子掉了下来。分析句子可知，空处作介词To的宾语，应用名词amusement，意为“有趣，可笑”，是不可数名词，to one’s amusement是固定短语，意为“令某人感到好笑的是”。故填amusement。
57. As the mother pushed the boy, he ______ (swing) higher and higher. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】swung
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：母亲推着男孩，他荡得越来越高。分析句子可知，空处作句子的谓语，根据时间状语从句As the mother pushed the boy可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，时态应用一般过去时，空处应用swing的过去式形式。故填swung。
58. Mary ______ (employ) at this job since she graduated from college. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】has been employed
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：玛丽大学毕业后就一直从事这份工作。分析句子可知，空处作句子的谓语，时间状语为since she graduated from college，表示过去的动作或状态持续到现在，时态应用现在完成时，employ和主语Mary之间是被动关系，需用被动语态，且主语为单数，助动词用has。故填has been employed。
59. Without the ______ (approve) of your parents, you shouldn’t go out alone at night. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】approval
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：没有你父母的同意，你不应该晚上单独出去。分析句子结构可知，此处为名词作宾语，approve的名词为approval意为“赞成，同意”，且为不可数名词。故填approval。
60. Those ______ (adjust) allow birds to cut through the sky more flexibly than drones. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】adjustments
【解析】
【详解】考查名词和可数名词的单复数。句意：这些调整使得鸟类比无人机更灵活地穿越天空。此处作主语应用名词adjustment表示“调整”，adjustment为可数名词，在those后应用复数形式。故填adjustments。
第二节 汉译英(共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分)
61. 李先生是一位尽职尽责的老师，很受学生欢迎。(定语从句)(汉译英)
【答案】Mr. Li is a conscientious teacher who is very popular among students.
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句、固定短语、时态。表示“李先生”用Mr. Li，作主语。本句陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，且主语Mr. Li为第三人称单数，故表示“是”用is。表示“一位尽职尽责的老师”用a conscientious teacher，作表语。表示“很受学生欢迎”用定语从句表示，定语从句修饰先行词a conscientious teacher，从句缺少主语，故用who引导定语从句。表示“受到学生的欢迎”用be popular with the students，且从句主语who指代a conscientious teacher，故系动词用is。故翻译为Mr. Li is a conscientious teacher who is very popular among students.
62. 许多市民提倡在该社区再建一所小学。(advocate) (汉译英)
【答案】Many citizens advocate building another primary school in the community.
【解析】
【详解】考查名词、动词、介词短语和时态。主语“许多市民”用many citizens，谓语“提倡”用动词advocate，描述当前行为，用一般现在时态，宾语“再建一所小学”用动名词短语building another primary school，地点状语“在该社区”用in the community。综上，全句译为：Many citizens advocate building another primary school in the community.
63. Tom的爸爸极力反对他单独去那里。(oppose)(汉译英)
【答案】Tom’s father strongly opposes him going there alone.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态、非谓语。表示“Tom的爸爸”用Tom’s father，作主语。表示“极力”用strongly，作状语。表示“反对某人做某事”用oppose sb. doing sth,。结合句意可知本句陈述事实，用一般现在时，且主语为Tom’s father，故谓语用第三人称单数形式opposes。表示“单独去那里”用go there alone，故“反对他单独去那里”用opposes him going there alone，其中现在分词going作him的补足语。故翻译为Tom’s father strongly opposes him going there alone.
64. 听轻音乐对于缓解人们的悲伤情绪很有帮助。(动名词作主语) (汉译英)
【答案】Listening to light music is very helpful in alleviating people’s sad emotions.
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语、形容词短语和非谓语动词。“听轻音乐”可译为动词短语listen to light music，作主语，且此处介绍的是一个已知的经验，listen需用动名词形式；“对于……有帮助”可译为形容词短语be helpful in，句子在描述一般性的事实，时态应用一般现在时，主语动名词短语应视作单数，be动词用is，“很”可用副词very表达，修饰helpful；“缓解人们的悲伤情绪”可译为动词短语alleviate people’s sad emotions，作介词in的宾语，alleviate需用动名词形式。故译为：Listening to light music is very helpful in alleviating people’s sad emotions.
65. 我的电脑出故障了，我想请人修理它。(汉译英)
【答案】My computer broke down and I want to have it repaired.
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和一般过去时。表示“电脑”应用名词computer，表示“出故障”应用动词短语break down，电脑出故障发生在过去，所以应用一般过去时。表示“想做某事”应用want to do，表示“请人修理某物”应用have sth repaired。have sth done意为“让别人做某事”。再结合其它汉语意思，故翻译为My computer broke down and I want to have it repaired。
第三节(满分15分)
66. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：1. 人物简介；2.尊敬和爱戴的原因。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 短文题目和首句已为你写好。
The person I respect
There are many respectable people around us
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【答案】 There are many respectable people around us. They may be our teachers, parents or one of our elders. As for me, my father is the person I respect most. My father is a teacher who loves his work and his students very much. He works very hard every day but he will also spare some time to accompany me and share many funny things with me about his work.
When I come across the problems of learning in my study, my father will listen to me patiently and encourage me to overcome the difficulties bravely. He achieved a lot in his work, respected by his students. So, in my mind my father is the person I respect most and I love him deeply.
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文写作。要求考生以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题，写一篇短文参加英语作文比赛。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
工作：work→job
抽出：spare→spend
鼓励：encourage→inspire
有趣的：funny→interesting
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：He works very hard every day but he will also spare some time to accompany me and share many funny things with me about his work.
拓展句：Although he works very hard every day he will also spare some time to accompany me and share many funny things with me about his work.
【点睛】[高分句型1]My father is a teacher who loves his work and his students very much. (who引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2]When I come across the problems of learning in my study, my father will listen to me patiently and encourage me to overcome the difficulties bravely. (when引导的时间状语从句)
