山西省朔州市第九中学高中部2023-2024学年
高二上学期期中英语试题
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4.考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
一、阅读理解(共16小题;每小题3分，满分48分)
A
A new electronic bandage (绷带) uses flashes of light to kill bacteria. No antibiotics (抗生素) needed. The bandage has small LED bulbs that produce a type of high-energy light called ultraviolet-C (UVC) when it is put into use. UVC light is often used by doctors and dentists to sterilize (消毒) medical equipment. However, using UVC to sterilize wounds has been a challenge because it requires a source of energy. Typically, these bandages needed heavy batteries, but the new bandage is powered by wireless technology, without the need for heavy batteries. This allows the bandage to be more comfortable and flexible to wear and results in fewer used batteries in the trash.
The electricity for the bandage comes from a “powering coil (线圈),” which is a piece of fabric with copper wires in it. It is similar t how electric toothbrushes get their energy when placed in their charging cradles, according to Stephen Beeby, who led the team that created the bandage.
While the team didn’t invent wireless power or light-emitting bandages, they are the first to combine these technologies to create a UV antibacterial system that operates entirely wirelessly, as explained by Mahmoud Wagih, a co-worker of Beeby. The bandage may not look novel from the outside, but inside it contains a flexible strip with tiny LED lights that emit the UV light. When applied, the bandage periodically flashes UV light onto the wound’s surface to effectively remove hidden bacteria.
Amirhossein Hajiaghajani, a wireless power researcher, sees potential in this bandage but notes some challenge for its widespread use. The bandage needs to be within a certain range of its wireless energy source, the powering coil, which is currently about 20 to 30 centimeters. Hajiaghajani believes that this range is limited and suggests that expanding it will be a key focus for future development.
1. What does the new electronic bandage do to sterilize wounds
A Give off heat. B. Apply antibiotics.
C. Produce UVC light. D. Rely on heavy batteries.
2. How is the working principle of the bandage explained in paragraph 3
A. By giving an example. B. By drawing a comparison.
C. By providing an argument. D. By describing a process.
3. What is a unique achievement of Beeby and his team
A. Inventing wireless power. B. Creating light-emitting bandages.
C. Making a bandage novel both inside and out. D. Pioneering a wireless antibacterial bandage.
4. What does Hajianghajani say about the widespread use of the bandage
A. It faces a challenge. B. It proves beneficial.
C. It is highly unlikely. D. It raises deep concerns.
B
Spearmint the seal has an addiction. Being too overly friendly to humans around Plymouth, England, she’s been sent to kick her human habits.
Spearmint was first seen in Caws and Bay, Cornwall, almost seven months ago, and was found hanging out with tourists and swimmers, as well as paddlers. She was even known to have visited a local outdoor pub.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) put the North Atlantic gray seal into a treatment program, where rescuers were “working around the clock to get her fit and healthy” enough to be released.
After rehab, the organization hopes to release her into a remote area of Scotland where she won’t be so tempted by people. The Rame Wildlife Rescue Network has also provided assistance, raising more than $6,500 for the seal’s relocation.
Jessica Collins, a medical worker at British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), initiated the rescue. She says Spearmint is an endangered seal that has become used to human contact. “Despite receiving treatment at a young age, to change her human-related behavior is far from easy. Spearmint’s interest in humans grew once released as she was fed regularly by tourists,” Collin s explained. “After multiple relocations we found Cawsand Bay, where we were able to control the situation better and keep people away.”
The RSPCA plans to either reintroduce Spearmint to the wild or place her in permanent care in a shelter intended for seals. “Give wild animals space and avoid feeding them. We hope the message carries through beyond Spearmint’s story,” the RSPCA said in a statement.
5. What is Spearmint’s addiction according to the passage
A. Visiting local pubs. B. Swimming in Cawsand Bay.
C. Hanging out with swimmers. D. Enjoying being with humans.
6. What does “rehab” in paragraph 4 probably refer to
A. Relocating the seal. B. Changing the seal’s personality.
C. Treating the seal’s human habits. D. Helping the seal grow stronger.
7. What does Jessica Collins think is a major challenge to BDLMR’s work
A. Tourists’ constant feeding.
B. The seal’s need for medical attention.
C. Absence of early treatment for the seal.
D. Spearmint’s constant moving when released.
8. What does RSPCA encourage people to do according to the last paragraph
A. Build shelters for seals. B. Leave wild animals on their own.
C. Keep seals in permanent care. D. Avoid taking wild animals’ land.
C
My 15-year-old boy is a high achiever. He is very bright, pursuing everything he does with devotion and determination. And he is a great kid; honest, kind, faithful and caring.
Like a lot of kids who are high achievers, he is a perfectionist and very easy to fall into anxiety. That is manifested in his study, and other things he does as well. For example, he loves tennis but he is often worried about losing in the game. Now he has to stop competing because the pressure he puts on himself is becoming unhealthy. He still plays, but playing socially rather than competitively means that it’s an outlet for him rather than a source of stress.
He does not manage stress well. He puts so much pressure on himself to the point of worrying himself sick over just about every assessment. And he gets so negative about it, everything I say to him is met with negativity, every suggestion with a response that it won’t work, and honestly it’s depressing and tiring.
To help my son, I had a patient conversation with him, and he finally followed my advice about physical exercise to ease stress. Whenever he was under a lot of pressure, I would run with him for half an bour and do some push-ups to relax the pressure. Gradually, he became less nervous in the later exams and his scores became more and more stable.
Pressure from grades and perfectionism can be really hard to manage when it comes to schooling. As kids, what they need is effective communication and sincere encouragement. So I have always told and shown my son that we’re proud of him, and that pride doesn’t merely depend on top grades.
9. Which of the following best explains “manifested” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Exchanged. B. Explored. C. Achieved. D. Reflected.
10. Why does the author’s son keep playing tennis
A He is a high achiever. B. He’s easy to fall sick.
C. He hopes to release stress. D. He wants to win the game.
11. What does the author mainly tell us about his son in paragraph 3
A. His son fails to handle stress properly. B. His son becomes tired of stress.
C. His son is good at some sports. D. His son is doing well at school.
12. What is the author’s advice for his son
A. Taking up a new hobby. B. Hanging out with some friends.
C. Doing some exercise with him. D. Talking to friends as much as possible.
D
Ender's Game
Aliens(外星人) have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human beings. We couldn't lose anymore. Therefore, the world government has started to train military geniuses(军事天才) in the arts of war. Ender Wiggin is taking part in this training. He wins all the games. He knows time is running out but can he save the planet It is a good science fiction for boys.
Hatchet
It is the story of a boy named Brian. On a trip to the Canadian oilfields to spend the summer with his dad, the pilot of the Cessna he is traveling in suffers a heart attack and dies. Brian must land the plane in the forest. Brian learns to exist in the forest. He faces many dangers including hunger, animal attacks, and even a tornado.
Ball Don't Lie
Sticky, 17, is from the streets and has had a tough life so far. But, his hope for his life to be good and get better is basketball. His basketball skills may be his ticket to a better life. This book is inspiring, and raises questions about race and the difficulties in getting ahead in life when you've had a bad start.
Crackback
Miles Manning likes to please people, his father, his coach, and his friends. He is a starter on a winning football team that is favored to win the conference and have a chance to go to state. However, everybody is pressing Miles to be bigger, stronger and faster, including his new head coach, his demanding father, and his best friend.
She
A college professor and his young student follow instructions on a broken pottery shard (陶瓷碎片) that lead them to a fabled(传说中的) lost city in the jungles of Africa, where they encounter She Who Must Be Obeyed, the ruler of the land.
13. Why does the world government train military geniuses in Ender’s Game
A To attack aliens in the future.
B. To help people learn more about wars.
C. To make sure humans win the next war.
D. To destroy the planet aliens are living on.
14. Which book is suitable for Johnson who is interested in wilderness self-help
A. Crackback. B. Ball Don't Lie.
C. She. D. Hatchet.
15. Which two books are related to sports
A. Ender’s Game and Crackback.
B. Ball Don’t Lie and Harchet.
C. She and Hatchet.
D. Ball Don’t Lie and Crackback.
16. The underlined word "encounter" in the last paragraph means “__________”.
A. explore B. meet
C. create D. miss
二、七选五(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分)
17、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
One of the strongest emotions for you may be fear, especially when you are giving a speech or talking to anyone in a big hall. ____17____ Here are some tips that may help you overcome it.
____18____ What is holding you back from giving a great speech Is it the fear of making mistakes Is it the worry whether audience will like it or not Or do you just have the stage fright Well, whatever, just be relaxed and devote yourself to the preparations. Besides, if possible, go to the stage where you will be presenting in advance.
Practice your entire presentation a few times ahead of time. Do it before a few people you know well and ask for their advice. It’s also a good idea to practice with a few people you’re not familiar with. You can also make a video of your presentation. ____19____
Don’t be afraid of a few moments of stillness (静止). If you lose track of what you’re saying due to nervousness, it may seem as if you’ve been silent for a lifetime. ____20____ Even if it’s longer, your audience is unlikely to mind a pause to take in what you’ve said. Just take a few deep breaths.
Slow things down. ____21____ If you don’t rush through your speech, you’ll be less likely to fumble (笨嘴揣舌地说话) over your words. And you will end up expressing yourself more freely and logically as you hope.
A. Make a clear analysis of the root cause.
B. It’s probably only a few seconds actually.
C. Focus on your content rather than your audience.
D. Take some measures, even if you don’t feel that way.
E. When people are anxious, they are likely to speak faster.
F. Thus, you can review it and see where you can improve it.
G. Unluckily, most of you will have to face the pain of anxiety or fear.
三、完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
When I was a child, my mom never forced me to finish my food. Instead, she ___22___ me to try everything three times: first, to taste it; second, to get accustomed to the ___23___; and lastly, to confirm if I truly ___24___ it. After three tries, she wouldn’t make me eat it again.
Days ago, I watched my daughter’s face frown when she ___25___ took her second and then her third ___26___ of spinach, her least favorite food. I was reminded of how this rule had ___27___ my life. It helped me overcome fears and encouraged me to carry on until I achieved ___28___ .
As I grew older, I carried this ___29___ with me. When faced with something outside my comfort zone, I reminded myself to try it at least three times before ___30___ . It motivated me to pursue my dream to become a _____31_____.
Now, my once-picky eater daughter made me _____32_____ by saying, “Mommy, I actually like the green leaves of the spinach now.” The three-try rule _____33_____!
If I hadn’t followed that rule, I’d still be _____34_____ in a job I hated. In my thirties, I followed my ambition to become an author. After two unsuccessful _____35_____ with a publishing house, I took a deep breath and tried for a third time, which led me to a life I now _____36_____ . As for my daughter, she’s grown into a teenager who finds pleasure in eating spinach.
22.
A. helped B. advised C. hurried D. bothered
23.
A. flavor B. smell C. temperature D. sight
24.
A. ordered B. preferred C. disliked D. finished
25.
A. unwillingly B. carelessly C. happily D. shamefully
26.
A. drink B. bite C. picture D. view
27.
A. arranged B. confused C. fixed D. shaped
28.
A. balance B. success C. understanding D. greatness
29.
A belief B. phenomenon C. incident D. moment
30.
A. losing B. deciding C. leaving D. planning
31.
A. mother B. challenger C. writer D. winner
32.
A. amused B. thoughtful C. grateful D. surprised
33.
A. mattered B. happened C. worked D. changed
34.
A expert B. cautious C. ordinary D. stuck
35.
A. interviews B. attempts C. exchanges D. adventures
36.
A. experience B. respect C. enjoy D. regret
四、短文填空(共10题;每小题2分，满分20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。
Scientists exploring the ocean floor in Antarctica have found a larger group of fish nests than ever before. The discovery came ____37____ a surprise, and it will help scientists develop a more complete idea of the ocean food web in the area.
In the south Weddell Sea, not far from Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf, scientists were____38____ (amaze) to discover a group of about 60 million icefish nests on the ocean floor. Before this, the ____39____ (large) group of icefish nests that had ever been found includes less than 60 nests. Lilian Boehringer, a research student, was the first ____40____ (discover) the nests. “They were everywhere,” she told The New York Times.
The researchers used a special device called OFOBS to make two more four-hour “dives” ,____41____ (try) to discover the limits of the nesting area. The nests scientists found were in the shape of ____42____ circle. Each nest held about 1,700 eggs. Usually, Weddell seals (海豹)____43____ (spot) in the waters above the nesting site. Trackers ____44____ (fix) on some Weddell seals show that they dive all the way to the sea floor.
The team placed a camera on the sea floor before leaving, ____45____ will take a picture of the nests in the area ____46____ (two) a day for the next two years. They hope the pictures from this camera will help them learn more about the lives of the icefish.
五、短文改错(共12分)
47. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者×从第11处起）不计分。
I was a high school student then, from low-income family. So I had to support my family. My first job is to clean the table in a small restaurant. I still remember going there early and feeling anxiously about the new world. I worked hard but I was afraid of losing the job. At night, I was sometimes very tired that I didn't want to do our homework. I came to understand that it was difficulty to earn money, and that knowledge could change into my life. And what I learned from the job was much more important than the knowledge learning from school.
六、书面表达(共25分)
48. 假定你是校英语话剧俱乐部 (School English Drama Club) 的负责人李华，现负责英语话剧《百万英镑》面向全校的演员选拔工作。请你根据以下提示信息拟一则通知。
1. 选拔时间：2022年12月12日；
2. 地点：学校礼堂；
3. 具体要求：热爱戏剧表演，具有较好的英语口语表达能力，熟悉马克 吐温的小说《百万英镑》；
4. 写通知时间：2022年11月11日。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.参考词汇：礼堂auditorium；标准criteria。
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School English Drama Club
Nov. 11th, 2022山西省朔州市第九中学高中部2023-2024学年
高二上学期期中英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和班级填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试题上无效。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案用0.5mm的黑色笔迹签字笔写在答题卡上。
4.考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
一、阅读理解(共16小题;每小题3分，满分48分)
A
A new electronic bandage (绷带) uses flashes of light to kill bacteria. No antibiotics (抗生素) needed. The bandage has small LED bulbs that produce a type of high-energy light called ultraviolet-C (UVC) when it is put into use. UVC light is often used by doctors and dentists to sterilize (消毒) medical equipment. However, using UVC to sterilize wounds has been a challenge because it requires a source of energy. Typically, these bandages needed heavy batteries, but the new bandage is powered by wireless technology, without the need for heavy batteries. This allows the bandage to be more comfortable and flexible to wear and results in fewer used batteries in the trash.
The electricity for the bandage comes from a “powering coil (线圈)” which is a piece of fabric with copper wires in it. It is similar t how electric toothbrushes get their energy when placed in their charging cradles, according to Stephen Beeby, who led the team that created the bandage.
While the team didn’t invent wireless power or light-emitting bandages, they are the first to combine these technologies to create a UV antibacterial system that operates entirely wirelessly, as explained by Mahmoud Wagih, a co-worker of Beeby. The bandage may not look novel from the outside, but inside it contains a flexible strip with tiny LED lights that emit the UV light. When applied, the bandage periodically flashes UV light onto the wound’s surface to effectively remove hidden bacteria.
Amirhossein Hajiaghajani, a wireless power researcher, sees potential in this bandage but notes some challenge for its widespread use. The bandage needs to be within a certain range of its wireless energy source, the powering coil, which is currently about 20 to 30 centimeters. Hajiaghajani believes that this range is limited and suggests that expanding it will be a key focus for future development.
1. What does the new electronic bandage do to sterilize wounds
A. Give off heat. B. Apply antibiotics.
C. Produce UVC light. D. Rely on heavy batteries.
2. How is the working principle of the bandage explained in paragraph 3
A. By giving an example. B. By drawing a comparison.
C. By providing an argument. D. By describing a process.
3. What is a unique achievement of Beeby and his team
A. Inventing wireless power. B. Creating light-emitting bandages.
C. Making a bandage novel both inside and out. D. Pioneering a wireless antibacterial bandage.
4. What does Hajianghajani say about the widespread use of the bandage
A. It faces a challenge. B. It proves beneficial.
C. It is highly unlikely. D. It raises deep concerns.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D 4. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种新型电子绷带，它可以通过产生紫外线为伤口消毒。解释了其工作原理以及应用中存在的问题。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The bandage has small LED bulbs that produce a type of high-energy light called ultraviolet-C (UVC) when it is put into use. UVC light is often used by doctors and dentists to sterilize (消毒) medical equipment. However, using UVC to sterilize wounds has been a challenge because it requires a source of energy.(这种绷带装有小型LED灯泡，当它投入使用时，会产生一种名为紫外线C（UVC）的高能光。UVC光经常被医生和牙医用来给医疗设备消毒。然而，使用紫外线对伤口进行消毒一直是一个挑战，因为它需要能量来源)”可知，新绷带通过产生紫外线为伤口消毒。故选C。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The bandage may not look novel from the outside, but inside it contains a flexible strip with tiny LED lights that emit the UV light. When applied, the bandage periodically flashes UV light onto the wound’s surface to effectively remove hidden bacteria.( 这种绷带从外面看可能并不新奇，但它里面有一个可弯曲的条带，上面有微小的LED灯，可以发出紫外线。使用时，绷带会周期性地在伤口表面闪烁紫外线，以有效去除隐藏的细菌)”可推知，第3段通过描述杀菌过程来解释绷带的工作原理。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“While the team didn’t invent wireless power or light-emitting bandages, they are the first to combine these technologies to create a UV antibacterial system that operates entirely wirelessly, as explained by Mahmoud Wagih, a co-worker of Beeby.(Beeby的同事Mahmoud Wagih解释说，虽然该团队没有发明无线电源或发光绷带，但他们是第一个将这些技术结合起来创造出完全无线操作的紫外线抗菌系统的团队)”可知，独特的成就是首创无线抗菌绷带。故选D。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Amirhossein Hajiaghajani, a wireless power researcher, sees potential in this bandage but notes some challenge for its widespread use.(无线电源研究人员Amirhossein Hajiaghajani看到了这种绷带的潜力，但也指出了其广泛使用的一些挑战)”可知，绷带的广泛使用面临着挑战。故选A。
B
Spearmint the seal has an addiction. Being too overly friendly to humans around Plymouth, England, she’s been sent to kick her human habits.
Spearmint was first seen in Caws and Bay, Cornwall, almost seven months ago, and was found hanging out with tourists and swimmers, as well as paddlers. She was even known to have visited a local outdoor pub.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) put the North Atlantic gray seal into a treatment program, where rescuers were “working around the clock to get her fit and healthy” enough to be released.
After rehab, the organization hopes to release her into a remote area of Scotland where she won’t be so tempted by people. The Rame Wildlife Rescue Network has also provided assistance, raising more than $6,500 for the seal’s relocation.
Jessica Collins, a medical worker at British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), initiated the rescue. She says Spearmint is an endangered seal that has become used to human contact. “Despite receiving treatment at a young age, to change her human-related behavior is far from easy. Spearmint’s interest in humans grew once released as she was fed regularly by tourists,” Collin s explained. “After multiple relocations we found Cawsand Bay, where we were able to control the situation better and keep people away.”
The RSPCA plans to either reintroduce Spearmint to the wild or place her in permanent care in a shelter intended for seals. “Give wild animals space and avoid feeding them. We hope the message carries through beyond Spearmint’s story,” the RSPCA said in a statement.
5. What is Spearmint’s addiction according to the passage
A. Visiting local pubs. B. Swimming in Cawsand Bay.
C. Hanging out with swimmers. D. Enjoying being with humans.
6. What does “rehab” in paragraph 4 probably refer to
A. Relocating the seal. B. Changing the seal’s personality.
C. Treating the seal’s human habits. D. Helping the seal grow stronger.
7. What does Jessica Collins think is a major challenge to BDLMR’s work
A. Tourists’ constant feeding.
B. The seal’s need for medical attention.
C. Absence of early treatment for the seal.
D. Spearmint’s constant moving when released.
8. What does RSPCA encourage people to do according to the last paragraph
A. Build shelters for seals. B. Leave wild animals on their own.
C. Keep seals in permanent care. D. Avoid taking wild animals’ land.
【答案】5. D 6. C 7. A 8. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了英国皇家防止虐待动物协会组织是如何处理海豹喜欢和人在一起的这个问题的。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Spearmint the seal has an addiction. Being too overly friendly to humans around Plymouth, England, she’s been sent to kick her human habits.”（海豹Spearmint有一种习惯。由于在英国普利茅斯附近对人类过于友好，她被派去改掉人类的习惯。）可知，海豹Spearmint喜欢和人类在一起。故选D项。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段“The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) put the North Atlantic gray seal into a treatment program, where rescuers were “working around the clock to get her fit and healthy” enough to be released.”（英国皇家防止虐待动物协会(RSPCA)将这只北大西洋灰海豹纳入了一个治疗项目，救援人员正在“昼夜不停地工作，让它恢复健康”，以便被释放。）以及第四段中“After rehab, the organization hopes to release her into a remote area of Scotland where she won’t be so tempted by people.”（康复后，该组织希望将她释放到苏格兰的一个偏远地区，在那里她不会受到人们的诱惑。）可知，rehab的意思是指“治疗海豹喜欢和人在一起的习性”。故选C项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Despite receiving treatment at a young age, to change her human-related behavior is far from easy. Spearmint’s interest in humans grew once released as she was fed regularly by tourists.”（尽管在很小的时候就接受了治疗，但要改变她与人类相关的行为绝非易事。“Spearmint一经释放就会对人类产生兴趣，因为它经常被游客喂食。）可知，Jessica Collins认为游客不断的喂食是对BDLMR工作的一个主要挑战。故选A项。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Give wild animals space and avoid feeding them. We hope the message carries through beyond Spearmint’s story,” the RSPCA said in a statement.”（给野生动物空间，避免喂食。我们希望这一信息能超越Spearmint的故事，”英国防止虐待动物协会在一份声明中说。）可推知，RSPCA鼓励人们让野生动物独处。故选B项。
C
My 15-year-old boy is a high achiever. He is very bright, pursuing everything he does with devotion and determination. And he is a great kid; honest, kind, faithful and caring.
Like a lot of kids who are high achievers, he is a perfectionist and very easy to fall into anxiety. That is manifested in his study, and other things he does as well. For example, he loves tennis but he is often worried about losing in the game. Now he has to stop competing because the pressure he puts on himself is becoming unhealthy. He still plays, but playing socially rather than competitively means that it’s an outlet for him rather than a source of stress.
He does not manage stress well. He puts so much pressure on himself to the point of worrying himself sick over just about every assessment. And he gets so negative about it, everything I say to him is met with negativity, every suggestion with a response that it won’t work, and honestly it’s depressing and tiring.
To help my son, I had a patient conversation with him, and he finally followed my advice about physical exercise to ease stress. Whenever he was under a lot of pressure, I would run with him for half an bour and do some push-ups to relax the pressure. Gradually, he became less nervous in the later exams and his scores became more and more stable.
Pressure from grades and perfectionism can be really hard to manage when it comes to schooling. As kids, what they need is effective communication and sincere encouragement. So I have always told and shown my son that we’re proud of him, and that pride doesn’t merely depend on top grades.
9. Which of the following best explains “manifested” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Exchanged. B. Explored. C. Achieved. D. Reflected.
10. Why does the author’s son keep playing tennis
A. He is a high achiever. B. He’s easy to fall sick.
C. He hopes to release stress. D. He wants to win the game.
11. What does the author mainly tell us about his son in paragraph 3
A. His son fails to handle stress properly. B. His son becomes tired of stress.
C. His son is good at some sports. D. His son is doing well at school.
12. What is the author’s advice for his son
A. Taking up a new hobby. B. Hanging out with some friends.
C. Doing some exercise with him. D. Talking to friends as much as possible.
【答案】9. D 10. C 11. A 12. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了作者的儿子是个好孩子，但同时他是一个完美主义者，很容易陷入焦虑。儿子无法控制压力，对此作者和他一起锻炼来减压。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Like a lot of kids who are high achievers, he is a perfectionist and very easy to fall into anxiety.(就像很多成功的孩子一样，他是一个完美主义者，很容易陷入焦虑)”以及“For example, he loves tennis but he is often worried about losing in the game. Now he has to stop competing because the pressure he puts on himself is becoming unhealthy.(例如，他喜欢网球，但他经常担心输掉比赛。现在他不得不停止比赛，因为他给自己的压力变得不健康)”可知，儿子是一个完美主义者，这反映在学习上，以及他做的其他事情上。故画线词意思是“反映”。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“For example, he loves tennis but he is often worried about losing in the game. Now he has to stop competing because the pressure he puts on himself is becoming unhealthy. He still plays, but playing socially rather than competitively means that it’s an outlet for him rather than a source of stress.(例如，他喜欢网球，但他经常担心输掉比赛。现在他不得不停止比赛，因为他给自己的压力变得不健康。他仍然在打比赛，但社交游戏而非竞争游戏意味着这对他来说是一种出口，而不是压力的来源)”可知，作者的儿子一直打网球是因为他想释放压力。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“He does not manage stress well. He puts so much pressure on himself to the point of worrying himself sick over just about every assessment. And he gets so negative about it, everything I say to him is met with negativity, every suggestion with a response that it won’t work, and honestly it’s depressing and tiring.(他不能很好地控制压力。他给自己这么大的压力，以至于每次评估都让自己担心得要命。他对此非常消极，我对他说的每句话都是消极的，每一个建议的回应都是不管用，说实话，这是令人沮丧和累的)”可知，第三段主要告诉我们作者的儿子无法妥善处理压力。故选A。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“To help my son, I had a patient conversation with him, and he finally followed my advice about physical exercise to ease stress. Whenever he was under a lot of pressure, I would run with him for half an bour and do some push-ups to relax the pressure.(为了帮助儿子，我和他进行了耐心的交谈，他最终听从了我的建议，通过锻炼来缓解压力。每当他压力很大的时候，我会和他一起跑步半小时，做一些俯卧撑来放松压力)”可知，作者给儿子的建议是和他一起做运动。故选C。
D
Ender's Game
Aliens(外星人) have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human beings. We couldn't lose anymore. Therefore, the world government has started to train military geniuses(军事天才) in the arts of war. Ender Wiggin is taking part in this training. He wins all the games. He knows time is running out but can he save the planet It is a good science fiction for boys.
Hatchet
It is the story of a boy named Brian. On a trip to the Canadian oilfields to spend the summer with his dad the pilot of the Cessna he is traveling in suffers a heart attack and dies. Brian must land the plane in the forest. Brian learns to exist in the forest. He faces many dangers including hunger, animal attacks, and even a tornado.
Ball Don't Lie
Sticky, 17, is from the streets and has had a tough life so far. But, his hope for his life to be good and get better is basketball. His basketball skills may be his ticket to a better life. This book is inspiring, and raises questions about race and the difficulties in getting ahead in life when you've had a bad start.
Crackback
Miles Manning likes to please people, his father, his coach, and his friends. He is a starter on a winning football team that is favored to win the conference and have a chance to go to state. However, everybody is pressing Miles to be bigger, stronger and faster, including his new head coach, his demanding father, and his best friend.
She
A college professor and his young student follow instructions on a broken pottery shard (陶瓷碎片) that lead them to a fabled(传说中的) lost city in the jungles of Africa, where they encounter She Who Must Be Obeyed, the ruler of the land.
13. Why does the world government train military geniuses in Ender’s Game
A. To attack aliens in the future.
B. To help people learn more about wars.
C. To make sure humans win the next war.
D. To destroy the planet aliens are living on.
14. Which book is suitable for Johnson who is interested in wilderness self-help
A. Crackback. B. Ball Don't Lie.
C. She. D. Hatchet.
15. Which two books are related to sports
A. Ender’s Game and Crackback.
B. Ball Don’t Lie and Harchet.
C. She and Hatchet.
D. Ball Don’t Lie and Crackback.
16. The underlined word "encounter" in the last paragraph means “__________”.
A. explore B. meet
C. create D. miss
【答案】13. C 14. D 15. D 16. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了五本书的主要内容。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Aliens(外星人) have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human beings. We couldn't lose anymore. Therefore, the world government has started to train military geniuses(军事天才) in the arts of war.”可知，外星人再次袭击地球,几乎摧毁了人类，我们不能再输了，因此，世界政府开始培养军事天才，由此可知，在Ender's Game一书中，世界政府培养军事天才是为了确保人类赢得下一场与外星人之间的战争，故C项正确。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Brian learns to exist in the forest. He faces many dangers including hunger, animal attacks, and even a tornado.”可知，Hatchet一书讲述了布莱恩在面临众多危险的情况下是如何在森林中生存的，因此Hatchet最适合对荒野自助感兴趣的Johnson，故D项正确。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But, his hope for his life to be good and get better is basketball.”可知，Ball Don't Lie是关于篮球少年Sticky的；根据第四段中的“He is a starter on a winning football team”可知，Crackback是关于足球少年Miles Manning的，由此可知，Ball Don't Lie和Crackback这两本书是与体育有关的，故D项正确。
【16题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“A college professor and his young student follow instructions on a broken pottery shard that lead them to a fabled lost city in the jungles of Africa”可知，教授和学生来到了非洲丛林中一座传说中的失落之城，在那里他们遇到了那片土地的统治者她，由此可知，画线词词义为“遇到”，故B项正确。
二、七选五(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分)
17、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
One of the strongest emotions for you may be fear, especially when you are giving a speech or talking to anyone in a big hall. ____17____ Here are some tips that may help you overcome it.
____18____ What is holding you back from giving a great speech Is it the fear of making mistakes Is it the worry whether audience will like it or not Or do you just have the stage fright Well, whatever, just be relaxed and devote yourself to the preparations. Besides, if possible, go to the stage where you will be presenting in advance.
Practice your entire presentation a few times ahead of time. Do it before a few people you know well and ask for their advice. It’s also a good idea to practice with a few people you’re not familiar with. You can also make a video of your presentation. ____19____
Don’t be afraid of a few moments of stillness (静止). If you lose track of what you’re saying due to nervousness, it may seem as if you’ve been silent for a lifetime. ____20____ Even if it’s longer, your audience is unlikely to mind a pause to take in what you’ve said. Just take a few deep breaths.
Slow things down. ____21____ If you don’t rush through your speech, you’ll be less likely to fumble (笨嘴揣舌地说话) over your words. And you will end up expressing yourself more freely and logically as you hope.
A. Make a clear analysis of the root cause.
B. It’s probably only a few seconds actually.
C. Focus on your content rather than your audience.
D. Take some measures, even if you don’t feel that way.
E. When people are anxious, they are likely to speak faster.
F. Thus, you can review it and see where you can improve it.
G. Unluckily, most of you will have to face the pain of anxiety or fear.
【答案】17. G 18. A 19. F 20. B 21. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了如何克服公众演讲的恐惧的方法。
【17题详解】
根据前文“One of the strongest emotions for you may be fear, especially when you are giving a speech or talking to anyone in a big hall. ”（对你来说，最强烈的情绪之一可能就是恐惧，尤其是当你在一个大厅里做演讲或者和任何人交谈的时候）讲述了对你自己而言，恐惧可能是你的最强烈的情绪之一。下文“Here are some tips that may help you overcome it.”（这里有一些建议可以帮助你克服）可知下文是克服恐惧的建议。所以克服恐惧并不是你一个人需要面对的，可推知空处的内容可以描述大多数人也有面对恐惧的痛苦。选项G.“Unluckily, most of you will have to face the pain of anxiety or fear.”（不幸的是，你们中的大多数人将不得不面对焦虑或恐惧的痛苦）提到大多数人都必须面对焦虑或恐惧的痛苦，切题，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据下文“What is holding you back from giving a great speech Is it the fear of making mistakes Is it the worry whether audience will like it or not Or do you just have the stage fright Well, whatever, just be relaxed and devote yourself to the preparations. ”（是什么阻止了你做一个伟大的演讲？是害怕犯错吗？观众是否会喜欢它，这是一个问题吗？还是你只是怯场了？好吧，不管怎样，放轻松，全身心投入准备工作）通过列举问题来让你找到自己的恐惧的原因，由此推知空处陈述要知道自己的恐惧的根源是什么。选项A.“Make a clear analysis of the root cause.”（分析问题的根本原因）切题，故选A。
【19题详解】
根据前文“Practice your entire presentation a few times ahead of time. Do it before a few people you know well and ask for their advice. It’s also a good idea to practice with a few people you’re not familiar with. You can also make a video of your presentation. ”（提前几次练习你的整个演讲。在一些你很熟悉的人面前这样做，并向他们寻求建议。和一些你不熟悉的人练习也是个好主意。你也可以为你的演讲制作一个视频）提到了正式演讲之前可以通过在人群前练习，这样可以得到他们的建议；也可以制作一个视频。所以空处应承接前文，讲述录制视频的用处。选项F.“Thus, you can review it and see where you can improve it.”（因此，您可以回顾它，看看在哪些方面可以改进它）论述了录制视频可以让你随后看你在哪些方面还需要提升，符合题意，故选F。
【20题详解】
根据上文“If you lose track of what you’re saying due to nervousness, it may seem as if you’ve been silent for a lifetime. ”（如果你因为紧张而忘记了自己在说什么，那么看起来你似乎已经沉默了一辈子）提到了紧张看起来你似乎已经沉默了一辈子。所以接下来可以描述事实上的情形。选项B.“It’s probably only a few seconds actually.”（实际上可能只有几秒钟）符合题意，故选B。
【21题详解】
根据上文“Slow things down. ”（慢慢来）说明演讲时要慢慢说。下文“If you don’t rush through your speech, you’ll be less likely to fumble(笨嘴揣舌地说话)over your words. ”（如果你不匆忙地完成你的演讲，你就不太可能笨手笨脚地说话）说明着急的时候，人就会笨嘴揣舌。因而空前应该讲述人在什么时候讲话时会说得快。选项E.“When people are anxious, they are likely to speak faster.”（当人们感到焦虑时，他们可能会说得更快）切题，故选E。
三、完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
When I was a child, my mom never forced me to finish my food. Instead, she ___22___ me to try everything three times: first, to taste it; second, to get accustomed to the ___23___; and lastly, to confirm if I truly ___24___ it. After three tries, she wouldn’t make me eat it again.
Days ago, I watched my daughter’s face frown when she ___25___ took her second and then her third ___26___ of spinach, her least favorite food. I was reminded of how this rule had ___27___ my life. It helped me overcome fears and encouraged me to carry on until I achieved ___28___ .
As I grew older, I carried this ___29___ with me. When faced with something outside my comfort zone, I reminded myself to try it at least three times before ___30___ . It motivated me to pursue my dream to become a _____31_____.
Now, my once-picky eater daughter made me _____32_____ by saying, “Mommy, I actually like the green leaves of the spinach now.” The three-try rule _____33_____!
If I hadn’t followed that rule, I’d still be _____34_____ in a job I hated. In my thirties, I followed my ambition to become an author. After two unsuccessful _____35_____ with a publishing house, I took a deep breath and tried for a third time, which led me to a life I now _____36_____ . As for my daughter, she’s grown into a teenager who finds pleasure in eating spinach.
22.
A. helped B. advised C. hurried D. bothered
23.
A. flavor B. smell C. temperature D. sight
24.
A. ordered B. preferred C. disliked D. finished
25.
A. unwillingly B. carelessly C. happily D. shamefully
26.
A. drink B. bite C. picture D. view
27.
A. arranged B. confused C. fixed D. shaped
28.
A. balance B. success C. understanding D. greatness
29.
A. belief B. phenomenon C. incident D. moment
30.
A. losing B. deciding C. leaving D. planning
31.
A. mother B. challenger C. writer D. winner
32.
A. amused B. thoughtful C. grateful D. surprised
33.
A. mattered B. happened C. worked D. changed
34.
A. expert B. cautious C. ordinary D. stuck
35.
A. interviews B. attempts C. exchanges D. adventures
36.
A. experience B. respect C. enjoy D. regret
【答案】22. B 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. B 36. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了母亲教导作者尝试每样食物三次，帮助作者克服恐惧并追求梦想。作者将这一规则应用到生活中，并成功实现了自己的梦想。现在，作者的女儿也通过尝试三次的规则，喜欢上了菠菜。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，她建议我什么都尝试三次：第一，去品尝；第二，要习惯味道；最后，确认我是否真的不喜欢它。A. helped帮助；B. advised建议；C. hurried匆忙；D. bothered使烦恼。根据上句“When I was a child , my mom never forced me to finish my food”可知当我还是个孩子的时候，我妈妈从来没有强迫我吃完我的食物，说明她给我提出建议。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：相反，她建议我什么都尝试三次：第一，去品尝；第二，要习惯味道；最后，确认我是否真的不喜欢它。A. flavor口味；B. smell气味；C. temperature温度；D. sight视力。根据常识和上句“first, to taste it”可知第一，去品尝，说明其次应该习惯味道。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，她建议我什么都尝试三次：第一，去品尝；第二，要习惯味道；最后，确认我是否真的不喜欢它。A. ordered命令；B. preferred更喜欢；C. disliked不喜欢；D. finished完成。根据下句“After three tries, she wouldn’t make me eat it again.”可知试了三次后，她不让我再吃了，且妈妈的建议是为了让我搞清楚自己到底喜不喜欢这个食物，说明她知道我喜不喜欢了。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：几天前，当我女儿不情愿地吃了第二口、第三口她最不喜欢的食物菠菜时，我看到她皱起了眉头。A. unwillingly不乐意地；B. carelessly粗心地；C. happily高兴地；D. shamefully羞耻地。根据下句“her least favorite food.”（她最不喜欢的食物）可知我女儿不情愿地吃自己不喜欢的食物。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：几天前，当我女儿不情愿地吃了第二口、第三口她最不喜欢的食物菠菜时，我看到她皱起了眉头。A. drink饮料；B. bite咬；C. picture图片；D. view观点。根据前文“Instead, she ___1___ me to try everything three times”可知妈妈建议我什么都尝试三次，我也这样教导女儿，说明女儿咬了三口自己不喜欢的食物。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想起了这条规则是如何塑造了我的生活。A. arranged安排；B. confused使困惑；C. fixed安装；D. shaped塑造。根据下句“It helped me overcome fears and encouraged me to carry on”（它帮助我克服恐惧，鼓励我坚持下去）由此可知，此处应表示可知这条规则塑造了我的生活。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它帮助我克服恐惧，鼓励我坚持下去，直到取得成功。A. balance平衡；B. success成功；C. understanding理解；D. greatness伟大。根据空前“It helped me overcome fears and encouraged me to carry on”可知，此处应表示它帮助我克服恐惧，鼓励我坚持下去，直到取得成功。故选B。
29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着年龄的增长，我一直带着这个信念。A. belief信念；B. phenomenon现象；C. incident事件；D. moment片刻。根据下句“When faced with something outside my comfort zone, I reminded myself to try it at least three times before ___9___ .”（当面对我舒适区之外的东西时，我提醒自己在……之前至少要尝试三次。）可知，此处是说明我的原则，由此可推知，此处应表示我一直带着这个信念。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当面对我舒适区之外的东西时，我提醒自己在决定之前至少要尝试三次。A. losing丢失；B. deciding决定；C. leaving离开；D. planning计划。根据前文语境和前文“After three tries, she wouldn’t make me eat it again.”可知试了三次后，妈妈不让我再吃了。由此可推知，此处应表示说明妈妈建议我尝试三次后再做决定，我把它运用进我的生活中。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它激励我去追求成为一名作家的梦想。A. mother母亲；B. challenger挑战者；C. writer作家；D. winner获胜者。根据后文“In my thirties, I followed my ambition to become an author.”提到作家，由此可知，此处应表示在我三十多岁的时候，我追随自己的抱负成为了一名作家。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我那曾经挑食的女儿让我吃惊地说，“妈妈，我现在真的喜欢菠菜的绿叶了。”A. amused愉快的；B. thoughtful考虑周到的；C. grateful感激的；D. surprised惊讶的。根据前文讲菠菜是女儿最不喜欢的蔬菜和下句“Mommy, I actually like the green leaves of the spinach now.”（妈妈，我现在真的喜欢菠菜的绿叶了）由此可推知，这是让我惊讶的事情。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：三试规则奏效了！A. mattered起作用；B. happened发生；C. worked奏效；D. changed改变。根据上句“Mommy, I actually like the green leaves of the spinach now.”（妈妈，我现在真的喜欢菠菜的绿叶了）由此可知，女儿由不喜欢菠菜到喜欢它，说明妈妈的三试规则奏效了！故选C。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果我没有遵循这条规则，我仍然会被困在我讨厌的工作中。A. expert专家的；B. cautious谨慎的；C. ordinary普通的；D. stuck被卡住的。根据句意以及空后“in a job I hated.”由此可知，此处应表示我仍然会被困在我讨厌的工作中。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在与一家出版社的两次失败尝试后，我深吸一口气，尝试了第三次，这让我过上了现在享受的生活。 A. interviews采访；B. attempts尝试；C. exchanges交换；D. adventures冒险。根据前文讲妈妈建议我对任何事物要采取三试规则，可得出此处指在与一家出版社的两次失败尝试后，我深吸一口气，尝试了第三次。故选B。
【36题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在与一家出版社两次失败尝试后，我深吸一口气，尝试了第三次，这让我过上了现在享受的生活。A. experience经历；B. respect尊敬；C. enjoy享受；D. regret后悔。根据前文“It helped me overcome fears and encouraged me to carry on until I achieved 7 .”（它帮助我克服恐惧，鼓励我坚持下去，直到取得成功）可知，遵循妈妈的三试规则让我取得了成功，说明我也过上了现在享受的生活。故选C。
四、短文填空(共10题;每小题2分，满分20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。
Scientists exploring the ocean floor in Antarctica have found a larger group of fish nests than ever before. The discovery came ____37____ a surprise, and it will help scientists develop a more complete idea of the ocean food web in the area.
In the south Weddell Sea, not far from Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf, scientists were____38____ (amaze) to discover a group of about 60 million icefish nests on the ocean floor. Before this, the ____39____ (large) group of icefish nests that had ever been found includes less than 60 nests. Lilian Boehringer, a research student, was the first ____40____ (discover) the nests. “They were everywhere,” she told The New York Times.
The researchers used a special device called OFOBS to make two more four-hour “dives” ,____41____ (try) to discover the limits of the nesting area. The nests scientists found were in the shape of ____42____ circle. Each nest held about 1,700 eggs. Usually, Weddell seals (海豹)____43____ (spot) in the waters above the nesting site. Trackers ____44____ (fix) on some Weddell seals show that they dive all the way to the sea floor.
The team placed a camera on the sea floor before leaving, ____45____ will take a picture of the nests in the area ____46____ (two) a day for the next two years. They hope the pictures from this camera will help them learn more about the lives of the icefish.
【答案】37. as 38. amazed
39. largest
40. to discover
41. trying 42. a
43. are spotted
44. fixed 45. which
46. twice
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了科学家们在南极洲的海底发现了比以往任何时候都多的鱼巢。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：这一发现令人惊讶，它将帮助科学家们对该地区的海洋食物网有一个更完整的认识。此处指“这次发现作为一个惊喜”，come“出现”为不及物动词，所以此处要用介词。as作介词时，意为“作为”，as a surprise“作为一个惊喜”，故填as。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在威德尔海南部，离南极洲的费尔奇纳冰架不远，科学家们惊奇地发现海底有一群约6000万个冰鱼巢。空处在句中作表语，表示人的感受，所以此处用-ed的形容词amazed，故填amazed。
【39题详解】
考查最高级。句意：在此之前，迄今为止发现的最大的一组冰鱼巢只有不到60个。根据空前的冠词the及句中的“that had ever been found”可知，此处要用最高级，表示此前发现过的最大的冰鱼巢群，故填largest。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：研究生莉莲·勃林格(Lilian Boehringer)是第一个发现这些巢穴的人。“它们无处不在,”她告诉《纽约时报》。当名词为序数词或被序数词修饰时，其后用不定式作定语，故填to discover。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：研究人员使用一种名为 OFOBS 的特殊设备进行了两次四小时的“潜水”，试图发现筑巢区域的界限。分析可知，“ 5 (try) to discover the limits of the nesting area”在句中为状语，句子主语the reasearchers与动词try为主谓关系，所以此处用现在分词trying，故填trying。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：科学家发现的巢呈圆形。circle“圆形”为可数名词，此处用了单数，所以此处用不定冠词a，故填a。
【43题详解】
考查一般现在时的被动语态。句意：通常，威德尔海豹出现在筑巢地点上方的水域。空处在句中为谓语，结合usually可知，此处的时态为一般现在时，主语Weddell seals为复数含义，与动词spot为动宾关系，所以此处用一般现在时的被动语态are spotted，故填are spotted。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：在一些威德尔海豹身上安装的追踪器显示它们一直潜到海底。本句的谓语为show，所以空处为非谓语；trackers与动词fix为动宾关系，所以此处用过去分词fixed，作后置定语，故填fixed。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：研究小组在离开前在海床上放置了一台照相机，这台照相机将在未来两年内每天两次拍摄该地区的巢穴。分析可知，逗号后的全部内容为非限制性定语从句，先行词为a camera，空处指代先行词，在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which，故填which。
【46题详解】
考查副词。句意：同上。结合空后a day可知，此处指一天两次，所以空处用副词twice，意为“两次”，故填twice。
五、短文改错(共12分)
47. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者×从第11处起）不计分。
I was a high school student then, from low-income family. So I had to support my family. My first job is to clean the table in a small restaurant. I still remember going there early and feeling anxiously about the new world. I worked hard but I was afraid of losing the job. At night, I was sometimes very tired that I didn't want to do our homework. I came to understand that it was difficulty to earn money, and that knowledge could change into my life. And what I learned from the job was much more important than the knowledge learning from school.
【答案】1.在from后面加a
2.is→was
3.table→tables
4.anxiously→anxious
5.but→and/because
6.very→so
7.our→my
8.difficulty→difficult
9.将into去掉
10learning→learnt/learned
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在高中时期因为家里贫穷兼职打工挣钱，后来开始明白赚钱是很困难的，知识可以改变自己的生活。
【详解】1.考查冠词。句意：那时我还是个高中生，来自一个低收入家庭。family是可数名词，此处表示泛指，且low-income发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故在from后面加a。
2.考查动词时态。句意：我的第一份工作是在一家小餐馆里擦桌子。此处陈述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时。故将is改为was。
3.考查名词。句意同上。table为可数名词，餐馆里的桌子不止一个，此处需用名词复数形式。故将table改为tables。
4.考查形容词。句意：我还记得很早就去了那里，对新世界感到焦虑。feeling为系动词，后面需加形容词作表语。故将anxiously改为anxious。
5.考查连词。句意：我工作很努力，我害怕失去工作。结合句意可知，上下文为顺承关系或者因果关系，需用and或者because连接。故将but改为and/because。
6.考查固定句型。句意：晚上，我有时太累了，不想做作业。so…that…为固定句型，意为“如此……以至于……”。故将very改为so。
7.考查代词。句意同上。主语I对应的形容词性物主代词是my。故将our改为my。
8.考查形容词。句意：我开始明白赚钱是很困难的，而知识可以改变我的生活。was为系动词，后面需加形容词作表语。故将difficulty改为difficult。
9.考查介词。句意同上。change为及物动词，后面直接加宾语，into是多余的。故将into去掉。
10.考查非谓语动词。句意：我从工作中学到的东西比从学校学到的知识更重要。此处修饰名词knowledge作后置定语，需用非谓语动词，learn和knowledge为逻辑上的动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故将learning改为learnt/learned。
六、书面表达(共25分)
48. 假定你是校英语话剧俱乐部 (School English Drama Club) 的负责人李华，现负责英语话剧《百万英镑》面向全校的演员选拔工作。请你根据以下提示信息拟一则通知。
1. 选拔时间：2022年12月12日；
2. 地点：学校礼堂；
3. 具体要求：热爱戏剧表演，具有较好的英语口语表达能力，熟悉马克 吐温的小说《百万英镑》；
4. 写通知时间：2022年11月11日。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.参考词汇：礼堂auditorium；标准criteria。
Notice
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
School English Drama Club
Nov. 11th, 2022
【答案】范文
Notice
School English Drama Club is selecting actors and actresses for the drama The Million Pound Bank Note, based on the famous short story by Mark Twain. The selection will take place at the school auditorium on December 12th, 2022.
Any student who meets the following criteria will be offered a chance to become an actor or actress. Firstly, he or she should love dramatic performance. Secondly, he or she should have good English-speaking skills. What’s more, he or she should have read the short story written by Mark Twain and be familiar with the whole story.
School English Drama Club
November11th, 2022
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是校英语话剧俱乐部(School English Drama Club)的负责人李华，现负责英语话剧《百万英镑》面向全校的演员选拔工作。请你根据以下提示信息拟一则通知。
【详解】1.词汇积累
招募：select→recruit
标准：criteria→standards
机会：chance→opportunity
著名的：famous→well-known
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Firstly, he or she should love dramatic performance. Secondly, he or she should have good English-speaking skills.
拓展句：Not only should he or she love dramatic performance, but also he or she should have good English-speaking skills.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Any student who meets the following criteria will be offered a chance to become an actor or actress. (运用了who引导定语从句)
[高分句型2] What’s more, he or she should have read the short story written by Mark Twain and be familiar with the whole story. (运用了过去分词作定语)
