武汉市常青联合体2023-2024学年度第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
考试时间：2023年11月15日 试卷满分：150分
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。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。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. How many pages does the woman usually cover a day
A. 7. B. 50 C. 350
2. What will the woman have as a starter
A. Tomato soup. B. Roast beef. C. Peas.
3. What will the weather be like on the weekend
A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
4. When will Tom go to the studio
A. At 7: 00 am. B. At 7: 30 am C. At 1: 00 pm
5. How will tourists travel around the island
A. By boat. B. By car C. By bus
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. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a store. B. In a library. C. At home.
7. Which of the following will the woman choose
A. A black travel bag. B. A red waterproof schoolbag. C. A waterproof travel bag.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man feel when invited to Garol’s party
A. Excited. B. Worried C. Calm
9. Why does the woman advise talking about weather
A. It’s a common topic. B. It’s a good way to kill time. C. It helps to find interesting topics.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to begin small talks. B. How to organize a party. C. How to find excuses.
听第8段材料回答第11至13题。
11. Which accommodation does the man prefer to choose
A. Halls of residence. B. Self-catering accommodation. C. Private accommodation.
12. What’s the weekly price for a double room in the self-catering accommodation
A. 5. 40. B. 37. 86. C. 52. 78.
13. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Apply quickly. B. Book on time. C. Contact the university.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the man’s problem
A. His study folder is in disorder. B. His study efficiency is low.
C. His course is too difficult.
15. What kind of learner is the woman
A. A visual learner. B. A logical learner. C. An emotional learner.
16. Which will be suitable for the man
A. Studying and thinking logically. B. Making use of colors and pictures.
C. Reciting the text emotionally.
17. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and staff.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing
A Interviewing athletes. B. Introducing a course. C. Holding a radio program.
19. How many branches of Sports Studies are introduced
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
20. What does Sports Psychology mainly include
A. The tricks of winning a game. B. The market forces behind sport. C. The changes in body cells.
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
Modern life is evolving fast. Think about how much things have changed even in the last twenty years. This rate of change isn’t slowing down. If anything, it’s increasing. Technology is augmenting (提高) human life in all kinds of ways.
Electric Cars
The way that we approach motor vehicles has changed. Electric cars are the response to the pollution of gas vehicles. For a long time, electric vehicles were inaccessible. They were expensive and unattainable. Things have changed. Now electric automobiles are cheaper than ever. They are similarly priced as regular gas vehicles. Furthermore, car charging stations are more common. More are being installed on the streets and in parking lots. Soon electric cars will be as common as gas vehicles. It is changing our way of life by alleviating pollution.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) is a part of technological advance that will continue to change the way we live for years to come. VR will change entertainment. With a headset, you don’t just watch a video. You are a part of it. You can experience things digitally. It provides immersion (沉浸) that is difficult to accomplish otherwise.
Augmented Reality
Beyond entertainment, augmented reality (AR) , when you use the organic environment with the technology, will facilitate medicine. Remote surgeries can be performed with AR on the 5G Internet. These technologies can also help terminal patients (whose illness cannot be cured and will lead to death) find a new state of mind. There is no shortage of the number of ways that AR will change the way we live.
Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) uses machine learning to recognize patterns, create algorithms and analyze data. AI can synthesize (综合) all the information available to it. AI can excel to the optimal point in effectiveness productivity. It is used for many different purposes. There is no end to how Al will improve human life. It isn’t just used to improve social media sites to show consumers advertisements for products they might want to buy. It can perform all kinds of tasks out of thin air.
1. According to the passage, what’s the advantage of electric cars
A. More eco-friendly B. Less expensive than others
C. Conveniently installed D. commonly visible
2. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. The price of electric cars is similar to all other vehicles.
B. Achieving the effect of immersion is tough for VR.
C. AR can provide dying people with a new mindset.
D. Al has enhanced human life indefinitely.
3. What does the underlined word “optimal” probably mean in the last paragraph
A. productive B. splendid C. effective D. diverse
B
Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Zhuangshang village in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, still has ancient temples and cave dwellings (窑洞) , some of which have a history of more than 800 years.
But now, it has received a new label: a “zero-carbon” village, as recognized by the United Nations Development Programme.
It starts with a new system. The old caves have been armed with a modern solar power system. The system, developed by Golden Cooperate Information and Automation Technology Co, can provide direct current (DC) power, to the homes of residents, rather than converting between DC and alternating current (AC) . It is the key to helping the village achieve carbon neutrality, China Daily reported on Aug 30.
“Residents can directly use electricity that is produced from panels installed on their roofs without buying power from the grid (电力网) ,” Chen Wenbo, the company’s president, told China Daily. “The system has no effect on the stability of the power grid. It is safe and can improve energy efficiency.”
Safe, reliable and green, the low-voltage DC power distribution technology now enables each local household to generate about 4, 000 kilowatt hours (千瓦时) of electricity per year.
That solves more than 90 percent of the power consumption, according to Yuncheng Daily. “I can save at least 3, 000 yuan every year on charges for electricity and fuel,” resident Chen Jiuhong told China Daily. “Plus, without any fire wood or coal in the house, the environment has become cleaner and more comfortable.”
“In my house, electrical appliances, such as rice cookers and electric heaters, have replaced traditional gas stoves and coal-fired heating,” said Chen. According to preliminary calculations, each household will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7, 000 kilograms per year, Yuncheng Daily reported.
In dealing with climate change, China aims to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and realize carbon neutrality before 2060. According to Chen Wenbo, the solar power system will be widely spread throughout Zhuangshang village. He also hopes the village will be a model for the country’s energy revolution.
4. What is essential to the village’s carbon neutrality
A. Switching between DC and AC. B. Buying power from the grid.
C. Providing electricity directly from the panels. D. Not influencing the grid’s stable state.
5. Which of the following may be the advantages of the new system
A. inexpensive and efficient B. appropriate and extraordinary
C. replaceable and crucial D. dependable and eco-friendly
6. According to the passage, how much electricity does each household probably consume annually
A. 3600 B. 4000 C. 4400 D. 5000
7. Where is the passage likely to come from
A. a travel journal B. a book review C. a biography D. a news report
C
A cancer diagnosis no longer means what it used to. Just a few decades ago, the survival rate beyond five years was less than 50%. Now, nearly 70% of those who get cancer survive that long. Why Because, chemotherapy (化疗) and radiation (放疗) , once the only heavy hitters of cancer treatment, are being paired with or replaced by a slate of new drugs and treatments.
For example, the first medication for what was previously considered an “undruggable” lung cancer mutation was recently approved in the United States, Canada, Europe and the U. K.
And a brand-new precision chemotherapy drug delivered directly to breast cancer tumor cells is giving hope to patients.
An even bigger newsmaker has been the promise of a treatment called immunotherapy (免疫疗法) , as researchers around the world have discovered ways to harness the body’s own immune system to battle cancer cells.
Also driving hope is a focus on prevention. Decades of research and public education have led to greater awareness of how lifestyle changes can reduce our risk of developing cancer. According to an article from the journal Pharmaceutical Research , 90% to 95% of cancers can be attributed to environment and lifestyle, rather than to genetic factors.
Here are some of the advances scientists are making against cancer.
PREVENTION
Cervical cancer was once one of the most common women’s cancers. In recent decades, Pap test screening led to a decline. But a preventive tool in use for more than a decade— a vaccine against the human papilloma virus (HPV) , which is responsible for more than 95% of cervical cancer cases-has been a game changer. Here’s how:
Since 2006, when the vaccine was introduced in North America, HPV infections have dropped more than 80% among teen girls and young women in the United States.
A study published in 2021 found that in England, where the immunization program was introduced in 2008, cervical cancer has been almost completely eliminated in women born since 1995 (those who were vaccinated at ages 12 or 13) .
An 11-year Swedish study of 1. 7 million women published in 2020 indicated that women vaccinated before age 17 were 90% less likely to get cervical cancer.
In March 2022, Australia announced that it was on track to become the first country to eliminate the cancer.
The World Health Organization’s goal is for 90% of girls to be vaccinated globally by 2030, eventually eliminating cervical cancer entirely.
8. How does the author mainly develop paragraph 1
A. by listing figures B. by giving examples
C. by making comparisons D. by providing facts
9. Which of the following contribute to higher survival rate of cancer patients
A. chemotherapy and radiation B. immunotherapy and prevention
C. a well-known chemotherapy drug and prevention D. immunotherapy and radiation
10. Which of the following is probably true according to the passage
A. Most cancers may be result from genetic factors.
B. England has nearly eliminated cervical cancer in women born since 1995.
C. A study showed women vaccinated before age 17 were unlikely to get cervical cancer.
D. Australia had become the first country to be free of cervical cancer.
11. What will be discussed after the passage
A. More countries’ information about treating cancer.
B. How to achieve the WHO’s goal.
C. Some more types of vaccines.
D. Other progresses in fighting against cancer.
D
The creation of life provides scientists with some of the most difficult questions of modem science. Why and how did cells first appear Was this likely to have happened under the conditions then, or was it due to chance Could this happen in other places in the universe
A group of scientists at University College London are trying to answer these questions. They started by studying the ways in which the first cells on Earth could have been formed. Next they will use a powerful new telescope to look at places far away in the universe. The scientists hope that the results will improve our understanding of the development of life on Earth and help us to find life on other planets.
Professor Nick Lane who is in charge of the University College London team, suggested that 4 billion years ago warm water springs on the floor of the Earth’s occan might have helped create life. Each spring consists of tiny connected holes that water passes through. The team have created models of these springs in their lab. They have found that springs encourage chemical reactions between hydrogen in the liquids and the carbon dioxide in the sea water.
These reactions and changes show us how life on Earth and other planets could begin. When sea water goes through tiny holes in the Earth’s surface, it gets very hot and causes a chemical reaction with rocks. When this very hot water goes back up and meets the cold sea water again, other chemical reactions occur. Lane explains, the conditions needed for life are rock. water and carbon dioxide.
Because the ingredients for life are basic and should be found all over the universe, there is a good chance that we could soon find signs of life on other planets. Furthermore, a new space satellite is going to start helping with this search. The satellite Twinkle" will be the first space satellite searching other planets for life.
A team from University College London and Surrey Satellite Technology will send the satellite into space in the next few years. When an exoplanet passes in front of its star, some of the light has to pass through the gases around that planet. Studying the light can help scientists to find out about the chemistry, temperature and weather conditions of the planet. This will allow them to find planets which could support life.
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. the scientists’ routine B. the researchers’ assumption
C. the research’s principle D. the research’s process
13. What does the underlined word “springs” probably refer to in paragraph 3
A. seasons B. fountains C. jumps D. renews
14. Which of the following may directly allow scientists to find places supporting life in the universe
A. Using a powerful telescope B. Discovering all the exoplanets
C. Sending a satellite into space D. Researching gases around the planet
15. What may be the author’s attitude towards finding life in space
A. subjective B. vague C. negative D. optimistic
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。
Why do children need to learn about the metaverse (元宇宙) now Sci-fi novelist Hao Jingtang was asked this question during a livestreaming in May. “ ___16___ when children grow up, and there would be more jobs like virtual reality device inventors, VR space designers, 3D modelers and avatar (虚拟化身) creators in the next 10 or 20 years.” Hao said.
What exactly is needed to build a metaverse ___17___ What’s more, how many people are needed
According to Li Zuxi, director of metaverse lab of Qingbo Intelligent Technology, the metaverse could refer to 3D virtual worlds. In these worlds, you could have your own personal virtual spaces or “rooms” to spend time with friends, study, work and much more. ___18___ There are two ways to build your own metaverse in general.
The easier way is to create a “room” with applications, mini programs or web pages that open “doors to virtual worlds” using metaverse platforms developed by different tech companies. It requires users to master the ability of spatial modeling (空间建模) as they need to construct their own preferred spaces. Then users could insert their own “spaces” into Infinity Tower.
___19___ “It is like building a house, and the process is very complex,” Li said. If you aim for this, you will need a team made up of architects, engineers, product managers, 3D designers and more.
“But the most important thing is that you should have a sense of imagination,” Li added. “You need to imagine how to construct a virtual world that you’ve never seen in real life. ___20___ ”
A. How can children join in the metaverse
B. Or what can people do in the metaverse
C. What knowledge and skills are required to make it come to virtual life
D. The other is to build a brand new metaverse platform, like what Li and his teammates are doing.
E. It could also be a VR world made using augmented reality technology.
F. The metaverse might become the largest employment ecosystem to attract more talents.
G. They could be more familiar with the metaverse.
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。
My grandfather lives a normal life and now enjoys his retired life as most ___21___ people. But to me, he is special in many ways.
___22___ his graduation from senior high school, he became a teacher and taught three subjects. My grandfather did everything he could to ___23___ his students would have a ___24___ future.
The national college ___25___ exam resumed (重启) in 1977. At that time, my grandfather already had three children. It would mean lots of time and ___26___ to take the exam, but after seeking advice from others, he ___27___ to take the exam that year. He wanted to ___28___ his desire for higher education and for a better life for his children. He ___29___.
After graduating from university, my grandfather returned to his hometown and opened an agricultural machinery market, which thrived and became known as the best of its kind in town. Almost all the people in the county knew his name. ____30____ his success, my grandfather worked hard on the market’s management. He stayed up late to figure out what customers truly wanted. All these efforts ____31____ his market to run well for decades.
My grandfather has also committed a lot ____32____ his family. He remembers many stories of his children, and he made swings for me by himself. He taught his children to become a deep thinker and form a ____33____ of reading. When I was small, he read me 200 ancient poems. Probably ____34____ this, the spirit of traditional Chinese culture is deeply rooted in me.
My grandfather lives every day to its fullest. He always inadvertently (不经意地) ____35____ many people. I believe his spirit will be passed down forever.
21.
A. elder B. older C. elderly D. oldest
22.
A When B. As C. In D. On
23.
A. contradict B. distinguish C. assume D. ensure
24.
A. conventional B. promising C. integrated D. luxurious
25.
A. entrance B. admission C. enter D. admit
26.
A. strength B. power C. force D. energy
27.
A. enquired B. ceased C. preferred D. determined
28.
A. fulfill B. fill C. expand D. boost
29.
A. went through B. made it C. pulled through D. paid off
30.
A. As B. Although C. Though D. Despite
31.
A. disabled B. enabled C. distracted D. evaluated
32.
A. to B. on C. in D. into
33.
A. habitat B. habit C. diary D. dairy
34.
A. thanks for B. on behalf of C. as a result D. on account of
35.
A. encounters B. acknowledges C. intervenes D. influences
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。
Beauty is an everlasting pursuit for human beings. But what is beauty and how should it ___36___(present) These questions came into the spotlight after Chinese photographer Chen Man displayed her photo of an Asian woman in an exhibition.
The image features “spooky (怪异吓人的) eyes, a gloomy face, and Qing Dynasty-styled nail armor (护甲) ”, noted South China Morning Post. These features, are not ___37___(type) of Chinese women at all. Instead, they’re more likely to cater to (迎合) the aesthetic (审美的) tastes of the Western world.
Fu Manchu, a mad Chinese scientist ___38___(create) in 1913 by British novelist Sax Rohmer, had a/an ___39___(normal) appearance. He ___40___(perceive) as “an awful being”. Fu enjoyed torturing and poisoning people, ___41___(spare) no effort to gain world dominance for China. Wearing the hat of “typical Chinese man”, the role gained popularity in the West.
Some Westerners are upholding the idea that Asians will finally become “a counterweight (抗衡) to Western-civilization”, ___42___ in essence is cultural colonization (文化殖民) , wrote Jeff Yang of CNN. This is in part why there is violence ___43___ Asians living in the West. To build a world with a shared future, everyone should oppose cultural colonization.
On Nov 23, Chen Man posted an apology on Sina Weibo, saying that she “blamed herself for her ___44___(ignore) ”. In the future, she would take pains ____45____(demonstrate) true Chinese beauty in her work.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周末，你和同学参加了一次采摘活动。请你为班级英语角写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，内容包括:
1. 农场情况；
2. 采摘过程；
3. 个人感受
注意:
1. 词数100左右；
2. 题目已为你写好。
题目:My Weekend
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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，使之构成一篇完整短文。
On a Friday evening in December two weeks before Christmas, I lost my job. I hadn’t seen it coming. I was excited for the weekend, when my daughter, Kristil, then 13, and I planned to get our Christmas tree. Then I listened to my voicemail: “We’re sorry but your work assignment has ended as of today.” My heart sank.
I wasn’t just a single parent; I was the only parent. The next day as we searched for our tree, I struggled to be cheerful as I eyed each price tag. “Is everything OK ” Kristil asked. “You seem worried.” “I got some bad news yesterday,” I told her. “I lost my job!” “Oh no,” Kristil said. “Well, I have $100 from Grandma I can give you.” “Absolutely not,” I told her. Monday morning, I dropped Kristil at school and set off on my moneymaking pursuits. I headed to the pawnshop (当铺) with a ring set in 14-karat gold that my mother had given me a decade earlier.
“Best I can do is $70,” the owner said. “The stones are worthless; we’re only interested in the gold.”
Next was the antiques store. I sold six Precious Moments figurines for $150 and ended the day $220 richer.
Over the next week, I furiously applied for jobs as my bank account grew smaller. I felt as if the world was closing in on me.
On a weekend afternoon, I dropped Kristil in a wealthy gated community for a birthday party. I watched as she went in, surrounded by all the nice things we couldn’t afford. I drove home defeated.
Back at home, I glanced out of the window. It had been snowing on and off all morning. I noticed a slim woman with short white hair struggling to open her car door against the wind. As she got out, I realized it was my old professor Sister Esther Heffernan. I hadn’t seen her since we’d met for lunch three months ago.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I’d first met Sister Esther 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College.
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Sister Esther said, “I have gifts for you and Kristil.”
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________武汉市常青联合体2023-2024学年度第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
考试时间：2023年11月15日 试卷满分：150分
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。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。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. How many pages does the woman usually cover a day
A. 7. B. 50 C. 350
2. What will the woman have as a starter
A. Tomato soup. B. Roast beef. C. Peas.
3. What will the weather be like on the weekend
A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
4. When will Tom go to the studio
A. At 7: 00 am. B. At 7: 30 am C. At 1: 00 pm
5. How will tourists travel around the island
A. By boat. B. By car C. By bus
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. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a store. B. In a library. C. At home.
7. Which of the following will the woman choose
A. A black travel bag. B. A red waterproof schoolbag. C. A waterproof travel bag.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man feel when invited to Garol’s party
A. Excited. B. Worried C. Calm
9. Why does the woman advise talking about weather
A. It’s a common topic. B. It’s a good way to kill time. C. It helps to find interesting topics.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to begin small talks. B. How to organize a party. C. How to find excuses.
听第8段材料回答第11至13题。
11. Which accommodation does the man prefer to choose
A. Halls of residence. B. Self-catering accommodation. C. Private accommodation.
12. What’s the weekly price for a double room in the self-catering accommodation
A. 5. 40. B. 37. 86. C. 52. 78.
13. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Apply quickly. B. Book on time. C. Contact the university.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the man’s problem
A. His study folder is in disorder. B. His study efficiency is low.
C. His course is too difficult.
15. What kind of learner is the woman
A. A visual learner. B. A logical learner. C. An emotional learner.
16. Which will be suitable for the man
A. Studying and thinking logically. B. Making use of colors and pictures.
C. Reciting the text emotionally.
17. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and staff.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing
A. Interviewing athletes. B. Introducing a course. C. Holding a radio program.
19. How many branches of Sports Studies are introduced
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
20. What does Sports Psychology mainly include
A. The tricks of winning a game. B. The market forces behind sport. C. The changes in body cells.
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
Modern life is evolving fast. Think about how much things have changed even in the last twenty years. This rate of change isn’t slowing down. If anything, it’s increasing. Technology is augmenting (提高) human life in all kinds of ways.
Electric Cars
The way that we approach motor vehicles has changed. Electric cars are the response to the pollution of gas vehicles. For a long time, electric vehicles were inaccessible. They were expensive and unattainable. Things have changed. Now electric automobiles are cheaper than ever. They are similarly priced as regular gas vehicles. Furthermore, car charging stations are more common. More are being installed on the streets and in parking lots. Soon electric cars will be as common as gas vehicles. It is changing our way of life by alleviating pollution.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) is a part of technological advance that will continue to change the way we live for years to come. VR will change entertainment. With a headset, you don’t just watch a video. You are a part of it. You can experience things digitally. It provides immersion (沉浸) that is difficult to accomplish otherwise.
Augmented Reality
Beyond entertainment, augmented reality (AR) , when you use the organic environment with the technology, will facilitate medicine. Remote surgeries can be performed with AR on the 5G Internet. These technologies can also help terminal patients (whose illness cannot be cured and will lead to death) find a new state of mind. There is no shortage of the number of ways that AR will change the way we live.
Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) uses machine learning to recognize patterns, create algorithms and analyze data. AI can synthesize (综合) all the information available to it. AI can excel to the optimal point in effectiveness productivity. It is used for many different purposes. There is no end to how Al will improve human life. It isn’t just used to improve social media sites to show consumers advertisements for products they might want to buy. It can perform all kinds of tasks out of thin air.
1. According to the passage, what’s the advantage of electric cars
A. More eco-friendly B. Less expensive than others
C. Conveniently installed D. commonly visible
2. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. The price of electric cars is similar to all other vehicles.
B. Achieving the effect of immersion is tough for VR.
C. AR can provide dying people with a new mindset.
D. Al has enhanced human life indefinitely.
3. What does the underlined word “optimal” probably mean in the last paragraph
A. productive B. splendid C. effective D. diverse
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了三种科学技术以及应用。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“It is changing our way of life by alleviating pollution.(它正在通过减轻污染来改变我们的生活方式)”可知，电动汽车的优势是更环保。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“They are similarly priced as regular gas vehicles.(它们的价格与普通汽油车相似)”可知，A选项“电动汽车的价格和其他汽车差不多”正确。故选A。
【3题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) uses machine learning to recognize patterns, create algorithms and analyze data. AI can synthesize (综合) all the information available to it.(人工智能使用机器学习来识别模式、创建算法和分析数据。人工智能可以综合所有可用的信息)”以及后文“point in effectiveness productivity”可知，人工智能可以综合所有可用的信息，可以在效率和生产力上达到最优点。故划线词意思是“极佳的”。故选B。
B
Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Zhuangshang village in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, still has ancient temples and cave dwellings (窑洞) , some of which have a history of more than 800 years.
But now, it has received a new label: a “zero-carbon” village, as recognized by the United Nations Development Programme.
It starts with a new system. The old caves have been armed with a modern solar power system. The system, developed by Golden Cooperate Information and Automation Technology Co, can provide direct current (DC) power, to the homes of residents, rather than converting between DC and alternating current (AC) . It is the key to helping the village achieve carbon neutrality, China Daily reported on Aug 30.
“Residents can directly use electricity that is produced from panels installed on their roofs without buying power from the grid (电力网) ,” Chen Wenbo, the company’s president, told China Daily. “The system has no effect on the stability of the power grid. It is safe and can improve energy efficiency.”
Safe, reliable and green, the low-voltage DC power distribution technology now enables each local household to generate about 4, 000 kilowatt hours (千瓦时) of electricity per year.
That solves more than 90 percent of the power consumption, according to Yuncheng Daily. “I can save at least 3, 000 yuan every year on charges for electricity and fuel,” resident Chen Jiuhong told China Daily. “Plus, without any fire wood or coal in the house, the environment has become cleaner and more comfortable.”
“In my house electrical appliances, such as rice cookers and electric heaters, have replaced traditional gas stoves and coal-fired heating,” said Chen. According to preliminary calculations, each household will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7, 000 kilograms per year, Yuncheng Daily reported.
In dealing with climate change, China aims to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and realize carbon neutrality before 2060. According to Chen Wenbo, the solar power system will be widely spread throughout Zhuangshang village. He also hopes the village will be a model for the country’s energy revolution.
4. What is essential to the village’s carbon neutrality
A. Switching between DC and AC. B. Buying power from the grid.
C. Providing electricity directly from the panels. D. Not influencing the grid’s stable state.
5. Which of the following may be the advantages of the new system
A. inexpensive and efficient B. appropriate and extraordinary
C. replaceable and crucial D. dependable and eco-friendly
6. According to the passage, how much electricity does each household probably consume annually
A. 3600 B. 4000 C. 4400 D. 5000
7. Where is the passage likely to come from
A. a travel journal B. a book review C. a biography D. a news report
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍山西运城庄上村配备了现代太阳能系统，实现了碳中和。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The system, developed by Golden Cooperate Information and Automation Technology Co, can provide direct current (DC) power, to the homes of residents, rather than converting between DC and alternating current (AC) . It is the key to helping the village achieve carbon neutrality, China Daily reported on Aug 30. (该系统由黄金合作信息及自动化技术有限公司开发，可以向居民家庭提供直流电，而不是在直流电和交流电之间转换。据《中国日报》8月30日报道，这是帮助该村实现碳中和的关键。)”可知，帮助该村实现碳中和的关键是他们使用了直流电。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Safe, reliable and green, the low-voltage DC power distribution technology now enables each local household to generate about 4, 000 kilowatt hours (千瓦时) of electricity per year. (安全、可靠和绿色的低压直流配电技术现在使当地每个家庭每年能够产生约4000千瓦时的电力。)”可知，新的电力系统安全、可靠并且环保。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Safe, reliable and green, the low-voltage DC power distribution technology now enables each local household to generate about 4, 000 kilowatt hours (千瓦时) of electricity per year. (安全、可靠和绿色的低压直流配电技术现在使当地每个家庭每年能够产生约4000千瓦时的电力。)”和第六段“That solves more than 90 percent of the power consumption (这解决了90%以上的电力消耗。)”可知，4000千瓦时占了90%以上的电力消耗，所以一个家庭总的电力消耗应该是：4000/90%=4444，大约4400千瓦时。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The system, developed by Golden Cooperate Information and Automation Technology Co, can provide direct current (DC) power, to the homes of residents, rather than converting between DC and alternating current (AC) . It is the key to helping the village achieve carbon neutrality, China Daily reported on Aug 30. (该系统由黄金合作信息及自动化技术有限公司开发，可以向居民家庭提供直流电，而不是在直流电和交流电之间转换。据《中国日报》8月30日报道，这是帮助该村实现碳中和的关键。)”可知，这篇文章应该是来自于报纸，是一篇新闻报道。故选D。
C
A cancer diagnosis no longer means what it used to. Just a few decades ago, the survival rate beyond five years was less than 50%. Now, nearly 70% of those who get cancer survive that long. Why Because, chemotherapy (化疗) and radiation (放疗) , once the only heavy hitters of cancer treatment, are being paired with or replaced by a slate of new drugs and treatments.
For example, the first medication for what was previously considered an “undruggable” lung cancer mutation was recently approved in the United States, Canada, Europe and the U. K.
And a brand-new precision chemotherapy drug delivered directly to breast cancer tumor cells is giving hope to patients.
An even bigger newsmaker has been the promise of a treatment called immunotherapy (免疫疗法) , as researchers around the world have discovered ways to harness the body’s own immune system to battle cancer cells.
Also driving hope is a focus on prevention. Decades of research and public education have led to greater awareness of how lifestyle changes can reduce our risk of developing cancer. According to an article from the journal Pharmaceutical Research , 90% to 95% of cancers can be attributed to environment and lifestyle, rather than to genetic factors.
Here are some of the advances scientists are making against cancer.
PREVENTION
Cervical cancer was once one of the most common women’s cancers. In recent decades, Pap test screening led to a decline. But a preventive tool in use for more than a decade— a vaccine against the human papilloma virus (HPV) , which is responsible for more than 95% of cervical cancer cases-has been a game changer. Here’s how:
Since 2006, when the vaccine was introduced in North America, HPV infections have dropped more than 80% among teen girls and young women in the United States.
A study published in 2021 found that in England, where the immunization program was introduced in 2008, cervical cancer has been almost completely eliminated in women born since 1995 (those who were vaccinated at ages 12 or 13) .
An 11-year Swedish study of 1. 7 million women published in 2020 indicated that women vaccinated before age 17 were 90% less likely to get cervical cancer.
In March 2022, Australia announced that it was on track to become the first country to eliminate the cancer.
The World Health Organization’s goal is for 90% of girls to be vaccinated globally by 2030, eventually eliminating cervical cancer entirely.
8. How does the author mainly develop paragraph 1
A. by listing figures B. by giving examples
C. by making comparisons D. by providing facts
9. Which of the following contribute to higher survival rate of cancer patients
A. chemotherapy and radiation B. immunotherapy and prevention
C. a well-known chemotherapy drug and prevention D. immunotherapy and radiation
10. Which of the following is probably true according to the passage
A. Most cancers may be result from genetic factors.
B. England has nearly eliminated cervical cancer in women born since 1995.
C. A study showed women vaccinated before age 17 were unlikely to get cervical cancer.
D. Australia had become the first country to be free of cervical cancer.
11. What will be discussed after the passage
A. More countries’ information about treating cancer.
B. How to achieve the WHO’s goal.
C. Some more types of vaccines.
D. Other progresses in fighting against cancer.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍因为化疗和放疗与各种新药和治疗方法的结合，使得癌症治疗的存活率不断上升。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A cancer diagnosis no longer means what it used to. Just a few decades ago, the survival rate beyond five years was less than 50%. Now, nearly 70% of those who get cancer survive that long. Why Because , chemotherapy (化疗) and radiation (放疗) , once the only heavy hitters of cancer treatment, are being paired with or replaced by a slate of new drugs and treatments. (癌症的诊断不再意味着过去的样子。就在几十年前，五年后的存活率还不到50%。现在，近70%的癌症患者能存活这么长时间。为什么？因为，化疗和放疗，曾经是癌症治疗的唯一重中之重，现在正与一系列新的药物和治疗相结合或取而代之。)”可知，这一段利用了几十年前和现在癌症患者的存活时间相对比，说明了现在患者的存活时间长了。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“An even bigger newsmaker has been the promise of a treatment called immunotherapy (免疫疗法) , as researchers around the world have discovered ways to harness the body’s own immune system to battle cancer cells. (随着世界各地的研究人员发现了利用人体自身免疫系统对抗癌症细胞的方法，一种称为免疫疗法的治疗有望成为更大的新闻。)”和第四段“Also driving hope is a focus on prevention. Decades of research and public education have led to greater awareness of how lifestyle changes can reduce our risk of developing cancer. According to an article from the journal Pharmaceutical Research, 90% to 95% of cancers can be attributed to environment and lifestyle, rather than to genetic factors. (对预防的关注也带来了希望。几十年的研究和公共教育使人们更加认识到生活方式的改变如何降低我们患癌症的风险。根据《药物研究》杂志的一篇文章，90%至95%的癌症可归因于环境和生活方式，而不是遗传因素。)”可知，免疫疗法与预防有助于提高癌症患者的存活率。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“A study published in 2021 found that in England, where the immunization program was introduced in 2008, cervical cancer has been almost completely eliminated in women born since 1995 (those who were vaccinated at ages 12 or 13) .(2021年发表的一项研究发现，在2008年开始实施免疫计划的英格兰，自1995年以来出生的女性（12岁或13岁接种疫苗的女性）的宫颈癌症几乎已经完全消除。)”可知，这项研究表明，英国几乎消除了自1995年出生妇女的子宫颈癌症。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The World Health Organization’s goal is for 90% of girls to be vaccinated globally by 2030, eventually eliminating cervical cancer entirely. (世界卫生组织的目标是到2030年，全球90%的女孩最终接种疫苗)”可知，文章接下来要讨论如何做来实现世界卫生组织的这个目标。故选B。
D
The creation of life provides scientists with some of the most difficult questions of modem science. Why and how did cells first appear Was this likely to have happened under the conditions then, or was it due to chance Could this happen in other places in the universe
A group of scientists at University College London are trying to answer these questions. They started by studying the ways in which the first cells on Earth could have been formed. Next they will use a powerful new telescope to look at places far away in the universe. The scientists hope that the results will improve our understanding of the development of life on Earth and help us to find life on other planets.
Professor Nick Lane, who is in charge of the University College London team, suggested that 4 billion years ago warm water springs on the floor of the Earth’s occan might have helped create life. Each spring consists of tiny connected holes that water passes through. The team have created models of these springs in their lab. They have found that springs encourage chemical reactions between hydrogen in the liquids and the carbon dioxide in the sea water.
These reactions and changes show us how life on Earth and other planets could begin. When sea water goes through tiny holes in the Earth’s surface, it gets very hot and causes a chemical reaction with rocks. When this very hot water goes back up and meets the cold sea water again, other chemical reactions occur. Lane explains, the conditions needed for life are rock. water and carbon dioxide.
Because the ingredients for life are basic and should be found all over the universe, there is a good chance that we could soon find signs of life on other planets. Furthermore, a new space satellite is going to start helping with this search. The satellite Twinkle" will be the first space satellite searching other planets for life.
A team from University College London and Surrey Satellite Technology will send the satellite into space in the next few years. When an exoplanet passes in front of its star, some of the light has to pass through the gases around that planet. Studying the light can help scientists to find out about the chemistry, temperature and weather conditions of the planet. This will allow them to find planets which could support life.
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. the scientists’ routine B. the researchers’ assumption
C. the research’s principle D. the research’s process
13. What does the underlined word “springs” probably refer to in paragraph 3
A. seasons B. fountains C. jumps D. renews
14. Which of the following may directly allow scientists to find places supporting life in the universe
A. Using a powerful telescope B. Discovering all the exoplanets
C. Sending a satellite into space D. Researching gases around the planet
15. What may be the author’s attitude towards finding life in space
A. subjective B. vague C. negative D. optimistic
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍科学家一直在寻找生命的起源。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段的“They started by studying the ways in which the first cells on Earth could have been formed. Next they will use a powerful new telescope to look at places far away in the universe. The scientists hope that the results will improve our understanding of the development of life on Earth and help us to find life on other planets.( 他们开始研究地球上最早的细胞是如何形成的。接下来，他们将使用一个强大的新望远镜来观察宇宙中遥远的地方。科学家们希望这些结果将提高我们对地球上生命发展的理解，并帮助我们在其他星球上找到生命)”可知，本段讲述了科学家为解决问题做的事情，即讲述了研究的过程。故选D。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据下文“Each spring consists of tiny connected holes that water passes through.(每个spring都是由一个个相连的小洞组成的，水可以从中流过)”可知，spring由小洞连接而成，水可以从中流过。可猜测，spring指的是“喷泉”。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“A team from University College London and Surrey Satellite Technology will send the satellite into space in the next few years. When an exoplanet passes in front of its star, some of the light has to pass through the gases around that planet. Studying the light can help scientists to find out about the chemistry, temperature and weather conditions of the planet. This will allow them to find planets which could support life. (伦敦大学学院和萨里卫星技术公司的一个团队将在未来几年内将这颗卫星送入太空。当一颗系外行星从它的恒星前面经过时，一些光必须穿过行星周围的气体。研究这些光可以帮助科学家了解地球的化学、温度和天气状况。这将使他们能够找到可能存在生命的行星。)”可知，发送卫星到太空可以帮助科学家发现存在生命的地方。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Because the ingredients for life are basic and should be found all over the universe, there is a good chance that we could soon find signs of life on other planets. Furthermore, a new space satellite is going to start helping with this search. The satellite Twinkle" will be the first space satellite searching other planets for life. (因为生命的成分是基本的，应该在宇宙中到处都能找到，所以我们很有可能很快在其他星球上找到生命的迹象。此外，一颗新的太空卫星将开始帮助搜索。“闪烁”号卫星将是第一颗在其他行星上寻找生命的太空卫星。)”可知，作者认为生命的基本成分在宇宙中到处可以找到，因此我们可以很快发现有生命迹象的星球，并且一颗新的太空卫星也可以帮助寻找，因此推断作者对于在太空中发现生命是乐观的。故选D。
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。
Why do children need to learn about the metaverse (元宇宙) now Sci-fi novelist Hao Jingtang was asked this question during a livestreaming in May. “ ___16___ when children grow up, and there would be more jobs like virtual reality device inventors, VR space designers, 3D modelers and avatar (虚拟化身) creators in the next 10 or 20 years.” Hao said.
What exactly is needed to build a metaverse ___17___ What’s more, how many people are needed
According to Li Zuxi, director of metaverse lab of Qingbo Intelligent Technology, the metaverse could refer to 3D virtual worlds. In these worlds, you could have your own personal virtual spaces or “rooms” to spend time with friends, study, work and much more. ___18___ There are two ways to build your own metaverse in general.
The easier way is to create a “room” with applications, mini programs or web pages that open “doors to virtual worlds” using metaverse platforms developed by different tech companies. It requires users to master the ability of spatial modeling (空间建模) as they need to construct their own preferred spaces. Then users could insert their own “spaces” into Infinity Tower.
___19___ “It is like building a house, and the process is very complex,” Li said. If you aim for this, you will need a team made up of architects, engineers, product managers, 3D designers and more.
“But the most important thing is that you should have a sense of imagination,” Li added. “You need to imagine how to construct a virtual world that you’ve never seen in real life. ___20___ ”
A How can children join in the metaverse
B. Or what can people do in the metaverse
C. What knowledge and skills are required to make it come to virtual life
D. The other is to build a brand new metaverse platform, like what Li and his teammates are doing.
E. It could also be a VR world made using augmented reality technology.
F. The metaverse might become the largest employment ecosystem to attract more talents.
G. They could be more familiar with the metaverse.
【答案】16 G 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了什么是元宇宙科技，以及如何创建一个元宇宙虚拟世界。
【16题详解】
上文“Why do children need to learn about the metaverse (元宇宙) now Sci-fi novelist Hao Jingtang was asked this question during a livestreaming in May.(为什么孩子们现在需要学习元宇宙 今年5月，科幻小说家郝景堂在一次直播中被问到这个问题)”提到郝景堂被问到“什么是元宇宙的问题”，空处是郝回答这个问题，下文“when children grow up, and there would be more jobs like virtual reality device inventors, VR space designers, 3D modelers and avatar (虚拟化身) creators in the next 10 or 20 years.(当孩子们长大后，在未来的10年或20年里，会有更多的工作，比如虚拟现实设备发明者、虚拟现实空间设计师、3D建模师和虚拟化身创造者)”郝回答说未来孩子们可能会接触很多有关元宇宙的工作，因此推断孩子们长大以后会更熟悉元宇宙，G项“他们可能更熟悉元宇宙”符合语境，they指代children，故选G。
【17题详解】
上文“What exactly is needed to build a metaverse ( 构建一个元宇宙到底需要什么 )”和下文“What’s more, how many people are needed ( 更重要的是，需要多少人 )”都是元宇宙方面的问题，因此推断空处也是一个有关元宇宙的问题，因此推断B项“或者人们可以在元宇宙中做什么？”符合语境，说明了建立元宇宙后人们用来做什么，下文进一步问到需要多少人。故选B。
【18题详解】
上文“According to Li Zuxi, director of metaverse lab of Qingbo Intelligent Technology, the metaverse could refer to 3D virtual worlds. In these worlds, you could have your own personal virtual spaces or “rooms” to spend time with friends, study, work and much more.(青波智能科技元世界实验室主任李祖希表示，元世界可能指的是3D虚拟世界。在这些世界中，你可以拥有自己的个人虚拟空间或“房间”，与朋友共度时光，学习，工作等等)”提到，元宇宙是一个3D虚拟空间，你可以在里面拥有自己的虚拟空间，下文“There are two ways to build your own metaverse in general.( 通常有两种方法可以构建自己的元数据库。)”提到了建立自己的元数据库的方法，因此推断C项“要实现虚拟生活需要哪些知识和技能 ”符合语境，承上启下，承接前文的建立自己的虚拟空间，实现虚拟生活，承接下文给出了两者方法，故选C。
【19题详解】
上一段“The easier way is to create a “room” with applications, mini programs or web pages that open “doors to virtual worlds” using metaverse platforms developed by different tech companies.( 更简单的方法是利用不同科技公司开发的虚拟世界平台，用应用程序、小程序或网页创建一个“房间”，打开“通往虚拟世界的大门”)”讲述了一种实现虚拟生活的方法，因此本段讲述第二种方法，因此推断D项“另一个是建立一个全新的虚拟世界平台，就像李和他的队友们正在做的那样。”符合语境，解释第三段提到的两种办法种一种。故选D。
【20题详解】
上文““But the most important thing is that you should have a sense of imagination,” Li added. “You need to imagine how to construct a virtual world that you’ve never seen in real life.( “但最重要的是，你应该有想象力，”李补充说。“你需要想象如何构建一个你在现实生活中从未见过的虚拟世界)”讲述了你需要想象力去想想元宇宙是什么样的虚拟世界，因此推断E项“它也可能是一个使用增强现实技术的虚拟现实世界。”符合语境，描述了一个想象中的元宇宙世界。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。
My grandfather lives a normal life and now enjoys his retired life as most ___21___ people. But to me, he is special in many ways.
___22___ his graduation from senior high school, he became a teacher and taught three subjects. My grandfather did everything he could to ___23___ his students would have a ___24___ future.
The national college ___25___ exam resumed (重启) in 1977. At that time, my grandfather already had three children. It would mean lots of time and ___26___ to take the exam, but after seeking advice from others, he ___27___ to take the exam that year. He wanted to ___28___ his desire for higher education and for a better life for his children. He ___29___.
After graduating from university, my grandfather returned to his hometown and opened an agricultural machinery market, which thrived and became known as the best of its kind in town. Almost all the people in the county knew his name. ____30____ his success, my grandfather worked hard on the market’s management. He stayed up late to figure out what customers truly wanted. All these efforts ____31____ his market to run well for decades.
My grandfather has also committed a lot ____32____ his family. He remembers many stories of his children, and he made swings for me by himself. He taught his children to become a deep thinker and form a ____33____ of reading. When I was small, he read me 200 ancient poems. Probably ____34____ this, the spirit of traditional Chinese culture is deeply rooted in me.
My grandfather lives every day to its fullest. He always inadvertently (不经意地) ____35____ many people. I believe his spirit will be passed down forever.
21.
A. elder B. older C. elderly D. oldest
22.
A. When B. As C. In D. On
23.
A. contradict B. distinguish C. assume D. ensure
24.
A. conventional B. promising C. integrated D. luxurious
25.
A. entrance B. admission C. enter D. admit
26.
A. strength B. power C. force D. energy
27.
A. enquired B. ceased C. preferred D. determined
28.
A. fulfill B. fill C. expand D. boost
29.
A. went through B. made it C. pulled through D. paid off
30.
A. As B. Although C. Though D. Despite
31.
A. disabled B. enabled C. distracted D. evaluated
32.
A. to B. on C. in D. into
33.
A. habitat B. habit C. diary D. dairy
34.
A. thanks for B. on behalf of C. as a result D. on account of
35.
A. encounters B. acknowledges C. intervenes D. influences
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述作者的爷爷为事业和家庭付出了很多，他每一天都过得很充实，他的精神影响了很多的人。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我爷爷过着正常生活，现在和大多数老年人一样享受着退休生活。A. elder年龄较大的；B. older更老的；C. elderly上了年龄的；D. oldest最老的。根据上文“now enjoys his retired life”可知，作者的爷爷是退休人员，所以属于上了年龄的老年人。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：高中一毕业，他成为了一名教师，教了三门课。A. When当…时候；B. As当…时候；C. In在…内；D. On一…就。根据下文“his graduation”可知，空格后面是名词，空格处要用介词，表示时间，意为“一…就”。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的祖父尽他所能确保他的学生有一个充满希望的未来。A. contradict相矛盾；B. distinguish区分；C. assume假如；D. ensure确保。根据上文“My grandfather did everything he could”可知，作者的祖父尽他所能应该是要确保他的学生有一个充满希望的未来。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：见第3题详解。A. conventional传统的；B. promising有前途的；C. integrated合成的；D. luxurious奢侈的。根据上文“My grandfather did everything he could”可知，作者的祖父尽他所能应该是要确保他的学生有一个充满希望的未来。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：全国大学入学考试于1977年恢复。A. entrance入口；B. admission承认；C. enter进入；D. admit承认。根据下文“exam resumed (重启) in 1977”可知，这里指1977年中国恢复的高考。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：参加考试需要花费大量的时间和精力，但在征求了其他人的意见后，他决定参加当年的考试。A. strength力气；B. power能量；C. force迫使；D. energy精力。根据下文“to take the exam”可知，参加高考需要花费大量的时间和精力。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：见第6题详解。A. enquired要求；B. ceased停止；C. preferred更喜欢；D. determined决心。根据下文“After graduating from university”可知，虽然有可能，但是作者的爷爷仍然决定要参加高考。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他想实现他对高等教育和孩子们更好生活的渴望。A. fulfill完成；B. fill填充；C. expand扩张；D. boost促进。根据下文“his desire for higher education and for a better life for his children.”可知，作者的爷爷决定要参加高考是想要完成他的愿望。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他成功了。A. went through经历；B. made it成功；C. pulled through通过；D. paid off有回报。根据下文“graduating from university”可知，作者的爷爷成功考上了大学。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管我爷爷取得了成功，但他在市场管理方面工作很努力。A. As当…时候；B. Although尽管；C. Though尽管；D. Despite尽管。根据下文“his success”可知，空格后面是名词，所以空格处要用介词，表示转折的关系，意为“尽管”。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所有这些努力使他的市场在几十年里运行良好。A. disabled残疾；B. enabled使能够；C. distracted使分心；D. evaluated评估。根据下文“his market to run well for decades”可知，这里指作者的爷爷付出的努力使他的市场在几十年里运行良好。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：我爷爷也为他的家庭付出了很多。A. to到；B. on在…上；C. in在…内；D. into到…内。根据上文“committed a lot”可知，这里指爷爷也为他的家庭付出了很多。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他教孩子们成为一个有深度的思考者，养成读书的习惯。A. habitat栖息地；B. habit习惯；C. diary日记；D. dairy奶制品。根据下文“When I was small, he read me 200 ancient poems. Probably ___14___ this, the spirit of traditional Chinese culture is deeply rooted in me.”可知，爷爷是要培养作者养成读书的习惯。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：也许正因为如此，中国传统文化的精神深深植根于我心中。A. thanks for感谢；B. on behalf of代表；C. as a result因此；D. on account of因为。根据下文“the spirit of traditional Chinese culture is deeply rooted in me”可知，作者认为，因为他爷爷给他读了200首古诗，所以中国传统文化的精神才深深植根于他心中。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他总是在不经意间影响许多人。A. encounters偶遇；B. acknowledges承认；C. intervenes介入；D. influences影响。根据下文“I believe his spirit will be passed down forever.”可知，爷爷是事迹影响了很多人。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。
Beauty is an everlasting pursuit for human beings. But what is beauty and how should it ___36___(present) These questions came into the spotlight after Chinese photographer Chen Man displayed her photo of an Asian woman in an exhibition.
The image features “spooky (怪异吓人的) eyes, a gloomy face, and Qing Dynasty-styled nail armor (护甲) ”, noted South China Morning Post. These features, are not ___37___(type) of Chinese women at all. Instead, they’re more likely to cater to (迎合) the aesthetic (审美的) tastes of the Western world.
Fu Manchu, a mad Chinese scientist ___38___(create) in 1913 by British novelist Sax Rohmer, had a/an ___39___(normal) appearance. He ___40___(perceive) as “an awful being”. Fu enjoyed torturing and poisoning people, ___41___(spare) no effort to gain world dominance for China. Wearing the hat of “typical Chinese man”, the role gained popularity in the West.
Some Westerners are upholding the idea that Asians will finally become “a counterweight (抗衡) to Western-civilization”, ___42___ in essence is cultural colonization (文化殖民) , wrote Jeff Yang of CNN. This is in part why there is violence ___43___ Asians living in the West. To build a world with a shared future, everyone should oppose cultural colonization.
On Nov 23, Chen Man posted an apology on Sina Weibo, saying that she “blamed herself for her ___44___(ignore) ”. In the future, she would take pains ____45____(demonstrate) true Chinese beauty in her work.
【答案】36. be presented
37. typical
38. created
39. abnormal
40. was perceived
41. sparing
42. which 43. against
44. ignorance
45. to demonstrate
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要倡导要正确展示中国美。
【36题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：但是什么是美？美应该如何被体现？分析句子结构和意思可知，动词present和主语it是被动关系，用被动语态结构，空格前面有情态动词should，后面用动词原形。故填be presented。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这些特征，根本不是中国女性的典型特征。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要形容词，作表语。故填typical。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：傅满洲，英国小说家萨克斯·罗默于1913年创作的一位疯狂的中国科学家，有着不正常的外貌。分析句子结构和意思可知，动词create和被修饰的名词scientist是逻辑上的动宾关系，用过去分词形式，表示被动，作后置定语。故填created。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：见第3题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要形容词abnormal，意为“不正常的”，作定语，修饰后面的名词appearance。故填abnormal。
【40题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：他被认为是“一个可怕的人”。分析句子结构和意思可知，这句话描述的是过去的事情，谓语用一般过去时，动词perceive和主语He是被动关系，用被动语态结构，be动词用was。故填was perceived。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：傅喜欢折磨和毒害人民，不遗余力地为中国赢得世界霸主地位。分析句子结构和意思可知，动词spare是句子主语Fu主动发出的动作，用现在分词形式，表示主动，作状语。故填sparing。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：美国有线电视新闻网的Jeff Yang写道，一些西方人坚持认为亚洲人最终会成为“西方文明的制衡力量”，这本质上是文化殖民化。分析句子结构和意思可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是整个主句的内容，关系词在从句中作主语，用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：这就是为什么生活在西方的亚洲人会遭受暴力的部分原因。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里应该是反对的意思，应用介词against，符合题意。故填against。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：11月23日，陈曼在新浪微博上道歉，称自己“为自己的无知而自责”。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要名词，作宾语。故填ignorance。
【45题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：将来，她会努力在作品中展现真正的中国美。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里考查动词短语take pains to do sth.，意为“努力做某事”。故填to demonstrate。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周末，你和同学参加了一次采摘活动。请你为班级英语角写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，内容包括:
1. 农场情况；
2. 采摘过程；
3. 个人感受
注意:
1. 词数100左右；
2. 题目已为你写好。
题目:My Weekend
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【答案】My Weekend
Organized by the student union, a group of volunteers went to Hope Farm to help the farmers pick peaches last weekend. The farm is situated at the foot of a mountain, the sky is blue and the air is fresh. We were attracted by the beautiful scenery. There are different kinds of fruit trees as well as a variety of animals.
On arriving, we saw red ripe peaches hanging on the tree. Using baskets and ladders, We first picked the ones that were most beautiful in color, then those that were ripe and soft. I couldn’t wait to take a bite, and the sweet juice went down my throat.
I was grateful for this opportunity to get close to nature. Not only would I be able to experience fruit picking, but I could also feast on the sweetness!
【解析】
【详解】第一步：根据提示可知，上周末，你和同学参加了一次采摘活动。请你为班级英语角写一篇短文，介绍这次活动。内容包括： 1. 农场情况； 2. 采摘过程； 3. 个人感受。
第二步：根据写作要求确定关键词（组），如：pick peaches, is situated, beautiful scenery, fruit trees ,a variety of animals, Using baskets and ladders, take a bite, be grateful for, get close to nature, feast on the sweetness.
第三步：根据提示和关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。本文用一般现在时和一般过去时。
第四步：连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接和过渡，书写一定要规范清晰，保持整洁美观的卷面是非常重要的。
【点睛】范文内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。作者在范文中使用了较多高级表达方式，如 Organized by the student union, a group of volunteers went to Hope Farm to help the farmers pick peaches last weekend. 和Using baskets and ladders运用了非谓语动词；We first picked the ones that were most beautiful in color, then those that were ripe and soft. 运用了定语从句；Not only would I be able to experience fruit picking, but I could also feast on the sweetness!运用了连词not only…but…和倒装句。全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外，文章思路清晰，层次分明，上下句转换自然，为文章增色添彩。
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 a Friday evening in December, two weeks before Christmas, I lost my job. I hadn’t seen it coming. I was excited for the weekend, when my daughter, Kristil, then 13, and I planned to get our Christmas tree. Then I listened to my voicemail: “We’re sorry but your work assignment has ended as of today.” My heart sank.
I wasn’t just a single parent; I was the only parent. The next day as we searched for our tree, I struggled to be cheerful as I eyed each price tag. “Is everything OK ” Kristil asked. “You seem worried.” “I got some bad news yesterday,” I told her. “I lost my job!” “Oh no,” Kristil said. “Well, I have $100 from Grandma I can give you.” “Absolutely not,” I told her. Monday morning, I dropped Kristil at school and set off on my moneymaking pursuits. I headed to the pawnshop (当铺) with a ring set in 14-karat gold that my mother had given me a decade earlier.
“Best I can do is $70,” the owner said. “The stones are worthless; we’re only interested in the gold.”
Next was the antiques store. I sold six Precious Moments figurines for $150 and ended the day $220 richer.
Over the next week, I furiously applied for jobs as my bank account grew smaller. I felt as if the world was closing in on me.
On a weekend afternoon, I dropped Kristil in a wealthy gated community for a birthday party. I watched as she went in, surrounded by all the nice things we couldn’t afford. I drove home defeated.
Back at home, I glanced out of the window. It had been snowing on and off all morning. I noticed a slim woman with short white hair struggling to open her car door against the wind. As she got out, I realized it was my old professor Sister Esther Heffernan. I hadn’t seen her since we’d met for lunch three months ago.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I’d first met Sister Esther 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College.
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Sister Esther said, “I have gifts for you and Kristil.”
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【答案】I’d first met Sister Esther 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College. Kristil was 3 at the time, and I sometimes took her to class. She was understanding and would bring coloring books to occupy Kristil. After I graduated, Esther kept in touch, meeting me for lunch every few months. I had grown to love her like family. I rushed to the front of my building. “What are you doing out in this weather ” I asked as we hugged. I made her a cup of tea, and we talked. Just being in Esther’s presence gave me hope that things would be all right. “Well, I tried to call last week but couldn’t get through. Having learnt that you weren’t working there anymore, I thought I would come by,”
Sister Esther said, “I have gifts for you and Kristil.” As she got up to leave, she handed me a Christmas card. “This is for you,” she said as she kissed me on the cheek. I walked her to her car and waved as she pulled away. When I opened her card, I gasped in shock. There was money inside. Hundred-dollar bills fell onto the table. Tears of gratitude welled up in my eyes as I counted. Esther had given me $1,000. On Christmas morning, Kristil and I gathered around our tree, and I joyfully watched as she opened her Christmas gifts. I silently thanked Esther in my heart. The year Santa’s suit went from signature red to true blue.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在圣诞节前丢了工作，于是作者拼命工作挣钱，想买下圣诞树。某天作者遇到了自己曾经的老师Esther，老师给了作者现金帮助作者。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我第一次见到埃斯特修女是在10年前，当时我还是她在埃奇伍德学院的学生。”可知，第一段可描写作者回忆过去埃斯特帮助自己的经历，作者请埃斯特进屋闲聊的过程以及Esther解释为什么来这里的原因。
②由第二段首句内容“埃斯特修女说:“我有礼物要送给你和克里斯蒂。””可知，第二段可描写作者送埃斯特离开后打开Esther的卡片，看到了老师送的现金以及作者和孩子们过了一个快乐的圣诞节以及感悟。
2.续写线索：回忆——聊天——解释理由——送礼物——Esther离开——打开卡片——发现钱——感谢——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①努力：try/attempt
②站起：get up/stand up
③递给：hand/pass on
情绪类
①震惊地：in shock/shockedly/in astonishment
②感谢：gratitude /thankfulness
③快乐：joyfully /happily
【点睛】【高分句型1】 After I graduated, Esther kept in touch, meeting me for lunch every few months. (运用了after引导状语从句，现在分词作状语)
【高分句型2】Just being in Esther’s presence gave me hope that things would be all right. (运用了动名词作主语，that引导同位语从句)
