2023年高一上学期期中考试
高一英语试卷
考试时间：2023年11月22日14：00-16：00 试卷满分：150分
★祝考试顺利★
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。
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What will the man do this afternoon
A. Head for the hospital. B. Go swimming. C. Fix the air conditioner.
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Where are the speakers
A. At a zoo. B. In the street. C. At a museum.
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What does the woman expect the man to do
A. Design a coat for her. B. Draw some pictures. C. Make a piece of clothing.
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What is the relationship between Sam and Linda
A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. A couple.
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Why does the woman make the call
A. To talk about a contract. B. To extend an invitation. C. To make an apology.
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。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. When will the man graduate from college
A. In about one month. B. In about half a year. C. In about one year.
7. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Encouraging. B. Thankful. C. Worried.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What does the woman suggest doing first at the party
A. Singing songs. B. Enjoying a movie. C. Playing some games.
9. Who will help the woman with the decoration
A. Richard. B. Anna. C. Frank.
10. What is the woman going to do next
A. Eat some food. B. Go to the supermarket. C. Speak with her neighbors.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What is the weather like now
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
12. How old is the man
A. 65 years old. B. 66 years old. C. 67 years old.
13. What does the woman usually do
A. Visit a park. B. Walk her dog. C. Go jogging.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What did Mia do yesterday
A. She built a snowman. B. She went hiking. C. She made soup.
15. What is Mia likely to do right after she returns home
A. Watch TV. B. Send the recipe. C. Bake cookies.
16 How did Bob get the sweater
A. His mother made it for him.
B. He made it by himself.
C. He bought it online.
17. What does Bob want Mia to do
A. Try some cookies. B. Listen to music. C. Go to his house.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. Why did the speaker’s father decide to stop helping him eat
A. To correct his bad habit.
B. To push him to be independent.
C. To give him a sense of accomplishment.
19. How did the speaker feel about his life in Georgia before getting into sports
A. Depressed. B. Relaxed. C. Hopeful.
20. At what age did the speaker have his first real achievement
A. 10. B. 11. C. 12.
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
Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
21. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel
A. Comfort. B. Security.
C. Price. D. Location.
22. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life
A. Yellow Hostel. B. Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C. Youth Station Hostel. D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.
23. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
A. It gets noisy at night. B. Its staff is too talkative.
C. It charges for Wi-Fi. D. It’s inconveniently located.
B
I work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.
I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.
I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.
The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.
Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.
A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all — LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.
24. What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according to paragraph 1
A. Efforts made in vain.
B. Getting injured in his work.
C. Feeling uncertain about his future.
D. Creatures forced out of their homes.
25. Why was the author called to Muttontown
A. To rescue a woman.
B. To take care of a woman.
C. To look at a baby owl.
D. To cure a young owl.
26. What made the chick calm down
A. A new nest.
B. Some food.
C. A recording.
D. Its parents.
27. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event
A. It’s unexpected.
B. It’s beautiful.
C. It’s humorous.
D. It’s discouraging.
C
Languages have been coming and going for thousands of years, but in recent times there has been less coming and a lot more going. When the world was still populated by hunter-gatherers, small, tightly knit (联系) groups developed their own patterns (模式) of speech independent of each other. Some language experts believe that 10000 years ago, when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12000 languages between them.
Soon afterwards, many of those people started settling down to become farmers, and their languages too became more settled and fewer in number. In recent centuries, trade, industrialization, the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsory education, especially globalization and better communications in the past few decades, all have caused many languages to disappear, and dominant languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.
At present, the world has about 6800 languages. The distribution of these languages is hugely uneven. The general rule is that mild zones have relatively few languages, often spoken by many people, while hot, wet zones have lots, often spoken by small numbers. Europe has only around 200 languages, the Americas about 1000, Africa 2400, and Asia and the Pacific perhaps 3200, of which Papua New Guinea alone accounts for well over 800. The median number (中位数) of speakers is a mere 6000, which means that half the world’s languages are spoken by fewer people than that.
Already well over 400 of the total of 6800 languages are close to extinction(消亡), with only a few elderly speakers left. Pick, at random, Busuu in Cameroon (eight remaining speakers), Chiapaneco in Mexico (150), Lipan Apache in the United States (two or three) or Wadjigu in Australia (one, with a question-mark): none of these seems to have much chance of survival.
28. What can we infer about languages in hunter-gatherer times
A. They had similar patterns. B. They were large in number.
C. They developed very fast. D. They were closely connected.
29. Which of the following best explains “dominant” underlined in paragraph 2
A Formal. B. Modern.
C. Advanced. D. Powerful.
30. How many languages are spoken by less than 6000 people at present
A. About 6800 B. About 3400
C. About 2400 D. About 1200
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. New languages will be created.
B. Geography determines language evolution.
C. People’s lifestyles are reflected in languages.
D. Human development results in fewer languages.
D
As we age, even if we’re healthy, the heart just isn’t as efficient in processing oxygen as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in their 50s or early 60s. And among people who don’t exercise, the changes can start even sooner.
“Think of a rubber band. In the beginning, it is flexible, but put it in a drawer for 20 years and it will become dry and easily broken,” says Dr. Ben Levine, a heart specialist at the University of Texas. That’s what happens to the heart. Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven’t been an enthusiastic exerciser, getting in shape now may help improve your aging heart.
Levine and his research team selected volunteers aged between 45 and 64 who did not exercise much but were otherwise healthy. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group participated in a program of nonaerobic (无氧) exercise—balance training and weight training—three times a week. The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week. After two years, the second group saw remarkable improvements in heart health.
“We took these 50-year-old hearts and turned the clock back to 30-or 35-year-old hearts,” says Levine. “And the reason they got so much stronger and fitter was that their hearts could now fill a lot better and pump (泵送) a lot more blood during exercise.” But the hearts of those who participated in less intense exercise didn’t change, he says.
“The sweet spot in life to start exercising, if you haven’t already, is in late middle age when the heart still has flexibility,” Levine says. “We put healthy 70-year-olds through a yearlong exercise training program, and nothing happened to them at all.”
Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, says Levine’s findings are a great start. But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of an exercise routine make the biggest difference.
32. What does Levine want to explain by mentioning the rubber band
A The right way of exercising. B. The causes of a heart attack.
C. The difficulty of keeping fit. D. The aging process of the heart.
33. In which aspect were the two groups different in terms of research design
A. Diet plan. B. Professional background.
C. Exercise type. D. Previous physical condition.
34. What does Levine’s research find
A. Middle-aged hearts get younger with aerobic exercise.
B. High-intensity exercise is more suitable for the young.
C. It is never too late for people to start taking exercise.
D. The more exercise we do, the stronger our hearts get.
35. What does Dr. Nieca Goldberg suggest
A. Making use of the findings. B. Interviewing the study participants.
C. Conducting further research. D. Clarifying the purpose of the study.
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。
We all know that leading a healthy lifestyle is essential, but sometimes it’s hard to stick to good habits. If you’re looking to make some changes and improve your health, this blog post is for you! ____36____
Get moving
It’s no secret that exercise is good for you. Not only does it help to improve your overall health, but it can also boost your mood and increase your energy levels. ____37____ This could include going for a brisk walk, riding your bike, or taking a fitness class. There’s no need to go all out. Even moderate activity around your house, such as working in your garden, can benefit significantly.
Reduce or get rid of sugar
Sugar can cause inflammation (发炎) and worsen existing health conditions like diabetes and heart disease. ____38____ When you cut sugar out of your diet, you’ll likely notice an improvement in your energy levels, mental clarity, and overall sense of well-being. You may even drop a few pounds.
Drink more water
Your body comprises about 60% water. It helps flush toxins from your body, carry nutrients to your cells, and keep your skin healthy. It helps improve your mood and energy levels and helps you lose weight. ____39____ Also, it may surprise you how much better you feel.
Get enough sleep
A good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellness. When you sleep enough, your body has adequate time to recharge and heal from the day’s activities, which also helps to improve focus and concentration, and help boost your mood. ____40____
A. It can also lead to weight gain and make you feel exhausted.
B. You may have heard the advice to drink eight glasses of water a day.
C. These tips can help you get the restful sleep you need to feel your best.
D. Here are some simple tips that can help you turn things around within 30 days.
E. So next time you’re feeling tired, reach for a glass of water instead of a cup of coffee.
F. One way to make exercising easier is to set a daily goal of 30 minutes of physical activity.
G. However, when you don’t get enough rest, you’re more likely to have trouble concentrating.
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。
Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didn’t just want a small ____41____ in the backyard, I started thinking about doing a solo (独自的)____42____ somewhere out of the ordinary. I took out the ____43____ and drew a 1, 500-mile route along which I would be ____44____ from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I ____45____ my plan with my dad, he ____46____ as I thought he would. Because I got my adventurous ____47____ from him, he was all for it.
I had only been away from my home for three days, but there was an inner ____48____ going on. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I really could ____49____. The other part of me was ready to ____50____ to myself and my family that I could do it by myself.
On the road, I met another bicyclist who was quite a bit older than I was. He started his journey alone by bike at the southern part of Norway and just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of ____51____. It encouraged me not to ____52____.
As I listened to my favourite artists on my MP4 player, I pedaled with my feet. There was nobody around me for miles. ____53____, that wasn’t entirely true. There were millions of mosquitoes (蚊子). My arms were so dotted (布满) with ____54____ that they looked like a topographical (地形的) map. But however ____55____ it would be, nothing could stop my advance on the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood.
41.
A. package B. party C. lecture D. kit
42.
A. trip B. flight C. interview D. experiment
43.
A. map B. magazine C. flash card D. credit card
44
A. flying B. cycling C. running D. skiing
45.
A. shared B. exchanged C. revised D. complained
46.
A. evacuated B. sweated C. hesitated D. agreed
47.
A. goal B. story C. spirit D. strategy
48.
A. strength B. request C. voice D. battle
49.
A. make it B. catch it C. take it easy D. give it a try
50.
A. reply B. apply C. prove D. whisper
51.
A. balance B. direction C. satisfaction D. admiration
52.
A. check out B. give up C. come along D. fall apart
53.
A. Firstly B. Eventually C. Actually D. Fortunately
54.
A. cuts B. bites C. burns D. injuries
55.
A. impressive B. attractive C. confusing D. challenging
第二节(共10小题:每小题1, 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Soon, every robotic dog will have its day!
Isn’t it nice to always have a lovely dog follow you around and respond when ___56___ (ask) to sit down or shake hands What ___57___ the dog has some unique skills, such as standing on one leg while resting on a chunk of tofu without destroying it, or continuously making back flips(后空翻) This would be even better.
In fact, a life-like quadrupedal (四只脚的) robotic dog ___58___ is developed by Chinese tech company Xiaomi Corp seems like that special one.
___59___ (weigh) 8.9 kilogram about the size of a Doberman, CyberDog 2 is the latest push by Xiaomi to popularize quadrupedal robotics. With a black, shiny, futuristic design, CyberDog 2 can run along at speeds of 3.2 meters per second, analyze its surroundings in real-time, create navigational maps, plot its destination, ___60___ avoid obstacles (障碍物).
“Coupled with human posture and face ___61___ (recognize) tracking, CyberDog is capable of following its owner and avoiding obstacles,“ said Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi.
“This is the first time I ___62___ (see) a robotic dog in reality. It is quite cool!” said Zhang Lu, ___63___ university student in Wuhan, Hubei province, after witnessing CyberDog 2 during an exhibition earlier this month. “I have seen videos of people walking robotic dogs online. But it is ___64___ (interesting) in reality,” Zhang said, adding that domestic technology products have changed and developed rapidly.
On being asked ____65____ the robot dog can help deliver parcels, an employee at Xiaomi said as long as the weight of the package is within the acceptable range of the flat back area of the robotic dog, it can be done.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
66. 假定你是李华，学生会主席。你校和英国某中学是友好学校。对方学校将举办“中国文化周”，邀请你校派学生参加。请你给负责该项目的老师Mike写一封电子邮件表示感谢邀请并询问相关事宜。内容如下：
1. 活动开始时间；2. 活动内容；3. 学生住宿安排。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I’m Li Hua, chairman of the students’ union.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
67. 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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college.Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet,her love for ballet had faded years before,and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school,as Kelly left the dance studio,she walked past the gym,fascinated by boxers(拳击手)training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack.On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase：BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔).That was what Kelly really wanted to do.She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path.
The next day,she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer,right Besides, boxing is only for boys,and you’re so good at ballet.Lean into your strength,Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted,“and what exactly does ‘only for boys’mean,anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually,touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her.Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision,no matter what.But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout,where she was required to show her footwork and punching(击打)abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn＇t come natural to Kelly,but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice.
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。
Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
_______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023年高一上学期期中考试
高一英语试卷
考试时间：2023年11月22日14：00-16：00 试卷满分：150分
★祝考试顺利★
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。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the man do this afternoon
A. Head for the hospital. B. Go swimming. C. Fix the air conditioner.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Today is so hot. But the air conditioner was broken. What about going swimming this afternoon
M: I’d like to, but I’ve promised to accompany Jim to the hospital then.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where are the speakers
A. At a zoo. B. In the street. C. At a museum.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: The traffic light turned green. Let’s cross the zebra crossing. Don’t run!
W: Sorry. Serena has arrived at the museum. I just don’t want to keep her waiting too long.
M: Anyway, safety comes first.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman expect the man to do
A. Design a coat for her. B. Draw some pictures. C. Make a piece of clothing.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: This is a picture of the coat I designed for my husband. Can you make a coat according to it
M: I’ll try my best to follow this pattern.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the relationship between Sam and Linda
A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. A couple.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Thanks for coming to my wedding. I’m so happy to have a friend like you!
W: Come on, Sam. We’ve been friends since childhood. And now we work in the same company. Hey,
everybody, let’s congratulate Sam and Linda.
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Why does the woman make the call
A. To talk about a contract. B. To extend an invitation. C. To make an apology.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello May I speak to the manager Burke Wilson I d like to discuss some details of the contract with him.
M: Oh, Mr. Wilson went out for lunch just now. You can call later.
W: When will he be back
M: Sorry, I’m not sure.
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。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. When will the man graduate from college
A. In about one month. B. In about half a year. C. In about one year.
7. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Encouraging. B. Thankful. C. Worried.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: David, it seems that you are in a bad mood. Can you tell me what’s the matter Maybe I can help you.
M: After about 6 months, my college life will come to an end. Then there is the trouble of job-hunting. That’s really a headache.
W: Don’t take things so seriously! Every one of us will get into trouble. Take it easy! Believe in yourself and you will succeed.
M: Thanks. Maybe I should look on the bright side.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What does the woman suggest doing first at the party
A. Singing songs. B. Enjoying a movie. C. Playing some games.
9. Who will help the woman with the decoration
A. Richard. B. Anna. C. Frank.
10. What is the woman going to do next
A. Eat some food. B. Go to the supermarket. C. Speak with her neighbors.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Frank, what do we need to prepare for our party this Saturday
M: We should buy some food and drinks. And we need to decorate the house and prepare some games.
W: Sounds good. Let’s sing karaoke first and then play some games. How about the game “guess the movie from the description”
M: Great! I know that game. We can’t speak and we can only express ourselves through body language and facial expressions, right
W: Yes. Finally, we can sit down together and play the game of Truth or Dare.
M: Perfect!
W: So Anna and I will be at home decorating the house and preparing the games.
M: Then Richard and I will go to the supermarket to buy some food and drinks.
W: Good! Shall we invite the people next door They’re friendly and polite.
M: Sure. The more the merrier.
W: Okay. I will invite them right now.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What is the weather like now
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
12. How old is the man
A. 65 years old. B. 66 years old. C. 67 years old.
13. What does the woman usually do
A. Visit a park. B. Walk her dog. C. Go jogging.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello! Today is a nice day, isn’t it
M: Yes, it is. It’s good to see the sun after nearly an entire week of rain. There is not even a cloud in the sky.
W: Yeah. I’m Evelyn. May I have your name, please
M: Sure. My name is Albert.
W: I’m doing a survey for my homework. Do you mind if I ask you some questions
M: Certainly not.
W: Thank you. First, how old are you
M: I’m currently 66 years old, turning 67 in a few weeks. I retired at the age of 65.
W: OK. What do you usually do in your free time
M: I used to be a chef, so obviously I love cooking. I usually help my wife prepare meals in my spare time.
W: Do you have any other daily activities
M: Yes. I jog around a park every morning. And every afternoon I take my dog out for a walk.
W: Jogging is also something I regularly do.
M: That’s good.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What did Mia do yesterday
A. She built a snowman. B. She went hiking. C. She made soup.
15. What is Mia likely to do right after she returns home
A. Watch TV. B. Send the recipe. C. Bake cookies.
16 How did Bob get the sweater
A. His mother made it for him.
B. He made it by himself.
C. He bought it online.
17. What does Bob want Mia to do
A. Try some cookies. B. Listen to music. C. Go to his house.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. A 17. C
【解析】
【原文】M: We haven’t seen each other for a long time. Mia, what have you been up to
W: Nothing special. I just stayed at home, watching TV and listening to music. It has been too cold outside lately. Yesterday, I had planned to go hiking, but the snow was really heavy. I ended up staying in and cooking delicious soup for my family instead.
M: Oh, really What soup
W: Chicken soup. It’s my family’s favorite, especially my brother’s.
M: It’s my favorite as well. Can you send me the recipe later
W: Of course! I will send it to you as soon as I get home. By the way, I love the sweater you’re wearing. Where did you get it, Bob
M: My mother bought a few balls of wool online and then she made the sweater by herself. I wear it these
days. It keeps me warm.
W: Your mom is very talented. I remember she taught us to bake cookies when we were kids.
M: Oh, yes! I miss that. So how about coming to my house sometime We can bake some of those just like in old times!
W: I would love that!
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. Why did the speaker’s father decide to stop helping him eat
A. To correct his bad habit.
B. To push him to be independent.
C. To give him a sense of accomplishment.
19. How did the speaker feel about his life in Georgia before getting into sports
A. Depressed. B. Relaxed. C. Hopeful.
20. At what age did the speaker have his first real achievement
A. 10. B. 11. C. 12.
【答案】18. B 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【原文】M: I was born without hands and feet. It’s a rare condition. Living through difficulties has made me who I am today.
My parents helped me develop tools to overcome my challenges. When I was 2, my dad decided that my family would stop helping me eat. He knew that one day I’d live on my own, so I’d have to look after myself. I learned to eat with a spoon, and then with a knife and a fork. It gave me a sense of accomplishment. My darkest moment came when I was 10. My family moved from Indiana to Georgia. In Indiana, my friends treated me as normal. But in Georgia, it was different. I felt very aware of my disability. I felt hopeless about the future.
My world changed when I got into sports. I started playing football. Everything came together when I made my first kick at age 11. It was my first real achievement.
Then I decided to start wrestling. I had an amazing coach who helped me invent moves that took advantage of my strength. I eventually finished 12th in the 103-pound weight class in the championships. I keep going in the face of difficulties.
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
Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
21. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel
A. Comfort. B. Security.
C. Price. D. Location.
22. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life
A. Yellow Hostel. B. Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C. Youth Station Hostel. D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.
23. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
A. It gets noisy at night. B. Its staff is too talkative.
C. It charges for Wi-Fi. D. It’s inconveniently located.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了罗马的几个价格低廉，安全舒适的旅馆。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社).(罗马对旅行者来说可能很贵，这就是为什么许多人选择住在旅馆)”可知，选择住旅社的旅行者可能最关心的是价格。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hostel Alessandro Palace部分“If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome.(如果你喜欢社交旅馆，这是罗马最适合你的旅馆)”可知，如果喜欢活跃社交生活的人，Hostel Alessandro Palace是罗马最适合你的旅馆。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes部分“However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.(但是，你需要支付每天2欧元的Wi-Fi费用)”可知，Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes的缺点是Wi-Fi收费。故选C。
B
I work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.
I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.
I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.
The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.
Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.
A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all — LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.
24. What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according to paragraph 1
A. Efforts made in vain.
B. Getting injured in his work.
C. Feeling uncertain about his future.
D. Creatures forced out of their homes.
25. Why was the author called to Muttontown
A. To rescue a woman.
B. To take care of a woman.
C. To look at a baby owl.
D. To cure a young owl.
26. What made the chick calm down
A. A new nest.
B. Some food.
C. A recording.
D. Its parents.
27. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event
A. It’s unexpected.
B. It’s beautiful.
C. It’s humorous.
D. It’s discouraging.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要介绍了作者救助一只小猫头鹰，给它做新的窝，帮助它回到父母身边的故事。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain.可知，救助受伤动物是令人心碎的，因为不知道救助的动物是否能活下去，也就是为救助动物而花费的努力可能会白费，这是不可避免的。故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl可知，有人给作者打电话是因为有只小猫头鹰掉在地上了，作者赶过去看看情况。文中并没有说小猫头鹰受伤了，作者只是过去看情况，所以D选项错误。故选C。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down可知，在作者把小猫头鹰放在窝里之后，它很快就安静下来，所以是窝让小猫头鹰安静下来的。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据前文描述可知，作者为小猫头鹰做了窝，并且帮助它找回了它的父母。小猫头鹰的父母还为它带回了午餐。作者的救助成功了，说明结局是美好的。再结合第一段的However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.可推测，作者感觉很美好。故选B。
C
Languages have been coming and going for thousands of years, but in recent times there has been less coming and a lot more going. When the world was still populated by hunter-gatherers, small, tightly knit (联系) groups developed their own patterns (模式) of speech independent of each other. Some language experts believe that 10000 years ago, when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12000 languages between them.
Soon afterwards, many of those people started settling down to become farmers, and their languages too became more settled and fewer in number. In recent centuries, trade, industrialization, the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsory education, especially globalization and better communications in the past few decades, all have caused many languages to disappear, and dominant languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.
At present, the world has about 6800 languages. The distribution of these languages is hugely uneven. The general rule is that mild zones have relatively few languages, often spoken by many people, while hot, wet zones have lots, often spoken by small numbers. Europe has only around 200 languages, the Americas about 1000, Africa 2400, and Asia and the Pacific perhaps 3200, of which Papua New Guinea alone accounts for well over 800. The median number (中位数) of speakers is a mere 6000, which means that half the world’s languages are spoken by fewer people than that.
Already well over 400 of the total of 6800 languages are close to extinction(消亡), with only a few elderly speakers left. Pick, at random, Busuu in Cameroon (eight remaining speakers), Chiapaneco in Mexico (150), Lipan Apache in the United States (two or three) or Wadjigu in Australia (one, with a question-mark): none of these seems to have much chance of survival.
28. What can we infer about languages in hunter-gatherer times
A They had similar patterns. B. They were large in number.
C. They developed very fast. D. They were closely connected.
29. Which of the following best explains “dominant” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Formal. B. Modern.
C. Advanced. D. Powerful.
30. How many languages are spoken by less than 6000 people at present
A. About 6800 B. About 3400
C. About 2400 D. About 1200
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. New languages will be created.
B. Geography determines language evolution.
C. People’s lifestyles are reflected in languages.
D. Human development results in fewer languages.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. B 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了语言的历史演变以及语言消亡的原因，指出随着全球化和现代交通通讯的发展，一些语言正在消亡，而主流语言如英语、西班牙语和汉语等正在变得越来越重要。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“When the world was still populated by hunter-gatherers, small, tightly knit (联系) groups developed their own patterns (模式) of speech independent of each other. Some language experts believe that 10000 years ago, when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12000 languages between them.(当世界上仍有狩猎采集者居住时，小型的、紧密结合的群体发展出了自己独立的语言模式。一些语言专家认为，1万年前，当世界上只有500万到1000万人的时候，他们大概说着12000种语言。)”可知，当世界上仍有狩猎采集者居住时，小型的、紧密结合的群体发展出了自己独立的语言模式，那时候大概有12000种语言,即语言的数量很多。故选B。
【29题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词后面的内容“ such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.(英语、西班牙语和汉语等语言正逐渐占据主导地位。)”可知，随着全球化和交流的发展，英语、西班牙语和汉语等语言正逐渐占据主导地位，故英语、西班牙语和汉语等语言为主导型语言即强大的语言。故划线词与D选项“Powerful.( 强大的)”为同义词。故选D。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“At present, the world has about 6800 languages.(目前，世界上大约有6800种语言)”以及本段中“The median number (中位数) of speakers is a mere 6000, which means that half the world’s languages are spoken by fewer people than that.(使用语言的人中位数仅为6000人，这意味着世界上一半的语言的使用者少于6000人。)”可知，世界上大约有6800种语言，世界上一半的语言的使用者少于6000人,即3400。故选B。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其第二段“Soon afterwards, many of those people started settling down to become farmers, and their languages too became more settled and fewer in number. In recent centuries, trade, industrialization, the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsory education, especially globalization and better communications in the past few decades, all have caused many languages to disappear, and dominant languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.(不久之后，这些人中的许多人开始定居下来，成为农民，他们的语言也变得更加固定，数量也越来越少。近几个世纪以来，贸易、工业化、民族国家的发展和普及义务教育，特别是过去几十年的全球化和更好的通信，都导致许多语言消失，英语、西班牙语和汉语等主导语言越来越多地取而代之)”可知，本文介绍了语言的历史演变以及语言消亡的原因，指出随着全球化和现代交通通讯的发展，一些语言正在消亡，而主流语言如英语、西班牙语和汉语等正在变得越来越重要。即人类的发展导致语言减少。D选项“Human development results in fewer languages.(人类的发展导致语言越来越少。)”概括文章主要内容，符合文章主旨大意。故选D。
D
As we age, even if we’re healthy, the heart just isn’t as efficient in processing oxygen as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in their 50s or early 60s. And among people who don’t exercise, the changes can start even sooner.
“Think of a rubber band. In the beginning, it is flexible, but put it in a drawer for 20 years and it will become dry and easily broken,” says Dr. Ben Levine, a heart specialist at the University of Texas. That’s what happens to the heart. Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven’t been an enthusiastic exerciser, getting in shape now may help improve your aging heart.
Levine and his research team selected volunteers aged between 45 and 64 who did not exercise much but were otherwise healthy. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group participated in a program of nonaerobic (无氧) exercise—balance training and weight training—three times a week. The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week. After two years, the second group saw remarkable improvements in heart health.
“We took these 50-year-old hearts and turned the clock back to 30-or 35-year-old hearts,” says Levine. “And the reason they got so much stronger and fitter was that their hearts could now fill a lot better and pump (泵送) a lot more blood during exercise.” But the hearts of those who participated in less intense exercise didn’t change, he says.
“The sweet spot in life to start exercising, if you haven’t already, is in late middle age when the heart still has flexibility,” Levine says. “We put healthy 70-year-olds through a yearlong exercise training program, and nothing happened to them at all.”
Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, says Levine’s findings are a great start. But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of an exercise routine make the biggest difference.
32. What does Levine want to explain by mentioning the rubber band
A. The right way of exercising. B. The causes of a heart attack.
C. The difficulty of keeping fit. D. The aging process of the heart.
33. In which aspect were the two groups different in terms of research design
A. Diet plan. B. Professional background.
C. Exercise type. D. Previous physical condition.
34. What does Levine’s research find
A. Middle-aged hearts get younger with aerobic exercise.
B. High-intensity exercise is more suitable for the young.
C. It is never too late for people to start taking exercise.
D. The more exercise we do, the stronger our hearts get.
35. What does Dr. Nieca Goldberg suggest
A. Making use of the findings. B. Interviewing the study participants.
C. Conducting further research. D. Clarifying the purpose of the study.
【答案】32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是锻炼对于心脏的好处。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的““Think of a rubber band. In the beginning, it is flexible, but put it in a drawer for 20 years and it will become dry and easily broken,” says Dr. Ben Levine, a heart specialist at the University of Texas. That’s what happens to the heart.(“想想橡皮筋。一开始，它是灵活的，但把它放在抽屉里20年，它就会变得干燥，很容易破碎，”德克萨斯大学的心脏专家本·莱文博士说。这就是心脏的变化。)”可知，莱文想通过提到橡皮筋来解释心脏的老化过程，故选D。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“The first group participated in a program of nonaerobic exercise—balance training and weight training—three times a week. The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week.(第一组每周参加三次非有氧运动——平衡训练和重量训练。第二组在教练的指导下每周进行4天或更多的高强度有氧运动。)”可知，两组在研究设计上的不同在于运动类型的不同，故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week. After two years, the second group saw remarkable improvements in heart health.(第二组在教练的指导下每周进行4天或更多的高强度有氧运动。两年后，第二组的心脏健康状况有了显著改善。)”和第四段的““We took these 50-year-old hearts and turned the clock back to 30-or 35-year-old hearts,” says Levine.(莱文说:“我们把这些50岁的心脏的时钟拨回30或35岁的心脏。”)”可知，莱文的研究发现了通过有氧运动，中年人的心脏会变得更年轻，故选A。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of an exercise routine make the biggest difference.(但这项研究的规模很小，需要在更大的人群中重复进行，以确定日常锻炼的哪些方面会产生最大的影响。)”可知，妮卡·戈德堡博士建议进行进一步的研究。故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all know that leading a healthy lifestyle is essential, but sometimes it’s hard to stick to good habits. If you’re looking to make some changes and improve your health, this blog post is for you! ____36____
Get moving
It’s no secret that exercise is good for you. Not only does it help to improve your overall health, but it can also boost your mood and increase your energy levels. ____37____ This could include going for a brisk walk, riding your bike, or taking a fitness class. There’s no need to go all out. Even moderate activity around your house, such as working in your garden, can benefit significantly.
Reduce or get rid of sugar
Sugar can cause inflammation (发炎) and worsen existing health conditions like diabetes and heart disease. ____38____ When you cut sugar out of your diet, you’ll likely notice an improvement in your energy levels, mental clarity, and overall sense of well-being. You may even drop a few pounds.
Drink more water
Your body comprises about 60% water. It helps flush toxins from your body, carry nutrients to your cells, and keep your skin healthy. It helps improve your mood and energy levels and helps you lose weight. ____39____ Also, it may surprise you how much better you feel.
Get enough sleep
A good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellness. When you sleep enough, your body has adequate time to recharge and heal from the day’s activities, which also helps to improve focus and concentration, and help boost your mood. ____40____
A. It can also lead to weight gain and make you feel exhausted.
B. You may have heard the advice to drink eight glasses of water a day.
C. These tips can help you get the restful sleep you need to feel your best.
D. Here are some simple tips that can help you turn things around within 30 days.
E. So next time you’re feeling tired, reach for a glass of water instead of a cup of coffee.
F. One way to make exercising easier is to set a daily goal of 30 minutes of physical activity.
G. However, when you don’t get enough rest, you’re more likely to have trouble concentrating.
【答案】36. D 37. F 38. A 39. E 40. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种在30之内改善健康状况的简便方法。
【36题详解】
根据上文“If you’re looking to make some changes and improve your health, this blog post is for you(如果你想做出一些改变并改善你的健康状况，这篇博客文章是为你准备的)”以及下文“Get moving(动起来)”可推理出下文讲的是有关改变并改善健康状况的方法技巧的过渡句，与D项“Here are some simple tips that can help you turn things around within 30 days.(以下是一些简单的技巧，可以帮助你在30天内扭转局面)”表达的含义一致，故选D项。
【37题详解】
根据下文“This could include going for a brisk walk, riding your bike, or taking a fitness class.(这可能包括快走、骑自行车或参加健身课程)”可推理出，上文讲的是设定每天的体育运动目标，与F项“One way to make exercising easier is to set a daily goal of 30 minutes of physical activity.(让锻炼变得更容易的一种方法是设定每天30分钟的体育活动目标)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Sugar can cause inflammation and worsen existing health conditions like diabetes and heart disease(糖会引起炎症，并使糖尿病和心脏病等现有健康状况恶化)”可推理出，糖会引起健康状况恶化，下文继续讲的是糖会导致身体的其他不适，与A项“It can also lead to weight gain and make you feel exhausted.(它也会导致体重增加，让你感到筋疲力尽)”表达的含义一致，故选A项。
【39题详解】
根据上文“Your body comprises about 60% water. It helps flush toxins from your body, carry nutrients to your cells, and keep your skin healthy. It helps improve your mood and energy levels and helps you lose weight.(你的身体由大约60%的水组成。它有助于排出体内毒素，将营养物质输送到细胞中，保持皮肤健康。它有助于改善你的情绪和能量水平，帮助你减肥)”可知，水有益于人的健康，因此下文讲的是感到不适的时候，要喝水，与E项“So next time you’re feeling tired, reach for a glass of water instead of a cup of coffee(所以下次你觉得累的时候，去拿一杯水，而不是一杯咖啡)”表达的含义一致，故选E项。
【40题详解】
上文“When you sleep enough, your body has adequate time to recharge and heal from the day’s activities, which also helps to improve focus and concentration, and help boost your mood.(当你睡眠充足时，你的身体有足够的时间从一天的活动中充电和恢复，这也有助于提高注意力和集中度，并有助于提振你的情绪)”提到睡眠充足有助于提高注意力和集中度，并有助于提振你的情绪，这是在强调睡眠充足的重要性，G项“However, when you don’t get enough rest, you’re more likely to have trouble concentrating.(然而，当你没有得到足够的休息时，你更有可能难以集中注意力)”和上文是转折关系，强调睡眠不足会使注意力难以集中，此处也是在强调睡眠充足的重要性，故选G项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didn’t just want a small ____41____ in the backyard, I started thinking about doing a solo (独自的)____42____ somewhere out of the ordinary. I took out the ____43____ and drew a 1, 500-mile route along which I would be ____44____ from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I ____45____ my plan with my dad, he ____46____ as I thought he would. Because I got my adventurous ____47____ from him, he was all for it.
I had only been away from my home for three days, but there was an inner ____48____ going on. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I really could ____49____. The other part of me was ready to ____50____ to myself and my family that I could do it by myself.
On the road, I met another bicyclist who was quite a bit older than I was. He started his journey alone by bike at the southern part of Norway and just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of ____51____. It encouraged me not to ____52____.
As I listened to my favourite artists on my MP4 player, I pedaled with my feet. There was nobody around me for miles. ____53____, that wasn’t entirely true. There were millions of mosquitoes (蚊子). My arms were so dotted (布满) with ____54____ that they looked like a topographical (地形的) map. But however ____55____ it would be, nothing could stop my advance on the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood.
41.
A. package B. party C. lecture D. kit
42.
A trip B. flight C. interview D. experiment
43.
A. map B. magazine C. flash card D. credit card
44.
A. flying B. cycling C. running D. skiing
45.
A. shared B. exchanged C. revised D. complained
46.
A. evacuated B. sweated C. hesitated D. agreed
47.
A. goal B. story C. spirit D. strategy
48.
A. strength B. request C. voice D. battle
49.
A. make it B. catch it C. take it easy D. give it a try
50.
A. reply B. apply C. prove D. whisper
51.
A. balance B. direction C. satisfaction D. admiration
52.
A. check out B. give up C. come along D. fall apart
53.
A. Firstly B. Eventually C. Actually D. Fortunately
54.
A. cuts B. bites C. burns D. injuries
55.
A. impressive B. attractive C. confusing D. challenging
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. A 44. B 45. A 46. D 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. C 52. B 53. C 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者选择通过骑车冒险来庆祝自己的毕业，虽然一路艰辛，但是他没有放弃。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不只是想在后院开个小的派对。A. package包裹；B. party 聚会；C. lecture演讲；D. kit成套工具。根据上文“And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation.(我一直在考虑如何庆祝高中毕业)”可知，庆祝的方式通常包含举办聚会。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我开始考虑去一个与众不同的地方单独旅行。A. trip旅行；B. flight飞行；C. interview采访；D. experiment实验。根据上文“Adventure is in my blood.(冒险流淌在我的血液里)”可知，作者很喜欢旅行冒险，故可能会旅行庆祝毕业。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我拿出地图，画了一条1500英里的路线，沿着这条路线我将从挪威的最北端骑自行车到瑞典的最南端。A. map地图；B. magazine杂志；C. flash card闪卡；D. credit card信用卡。根据下文“from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden(从挪威的最北端骑自行车到瑞典的最南端)”可知，作者拿出地图绘制了自己的旅行路线。故选A。
44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我拿出地图，画了一条1500英里的路线，沿着这条路线我将从挪威的最北端骑自行车到瑞典的最南端。A. flying飞行；B. cycling骑自行车；C. running奔跑；D. skiing滑雪。根据下文“On the road, I met another bicyclist who was quite a bit older than I was.(在路上，我遇到了另一位比我大一点的自行车手)”可知，作者是骑车旅行。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我和我父亲分享我的计划时，他同意了，就像我想的那样。A. shared分享；B. exchanged交换；C. revised修改；D. complained抱怨。根据下文“with my dad”可知，作者是把旅行计划告诉自己的爸爸，即和爸爸分享他的计划。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我和我父亲分享我的计划时，他同意了，就像我想的那样。A. evacuated疏散；B. sweated流汗；C. hesitated犹豫；D. agreed 同意。根据下文“he was all for it(他完全支持)”可知，作者的爸爸支持他的旅行计划。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为我从他那里得到了我的冒险精神，所以他完全支持。A. goal目标；B. story故事；C. spirit精神；D. strategy策略。根据上文“Adventure is in my blood.(冒险流淌在我的血液里)”可知，作者血液里流淌的是对冒险的热爱，即他有这种冒险精神。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我离开家才三天，但内心的斗争在继续。A. strength力量；B. request要求；C. voice嗓音；D. battle斗争。根据下文“Part of me was homesick and doubting(我的一部分是想家和怀疑)”和“The other part of me was ready(另一部分则准备)”可知，作者心里像是有两个小人在斗争，对是否继续自己的冒险之旅有点犹豫。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的一部分在想家，怀疑自己是否真的能成功。A. make it成功；B. catch it抓住；C. take it easy放松；D. give it a try尝试。根据本句的搭配“make it （成功）”可知，作者怀疑的就是自己能不能圆满完成冒险之旅，即能不能取得成功。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：另一部分则准备好向自己和家人证明，我自己能做到。A. reply回答；B. apply应用；C. prove证明；D. whisper低语。根据下文“I could do it by myself(我自己能做到)”可知，虽然作者对自己有所怀疑，但是又想证明自己可以。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我可以看出他有一种满足感。A. balance平衡；B. direction方向；C. satisfaction满意；D. admiration钦佩。根据下文“It encouraged me not to give up.(这鼓励我不要放弃)”可知，另一个骑行的人应该是取得了满意的结果，所以才能鼓励作者坚持下去。故选C。
【52题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：这鼓励我不要放弃。A. check out检查；B. give up放弃；C. come along一起前往；D. fall apart崩溃。根据下文“As I listened to my favourite artists on my MP4 player, I pedaled with my feet.(我用MP4播放器听我最喜欢的歌手的歌曲，我用脚踩着踏板)”可知，作者应该是被鼓励之后没有放弃，继续冒险之旅了。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：事实上，这不完全真实。A. Firstly首先；B. Eventually最终；C. Actually实际上；D. Fortunately幸运地。根据上文“There was nobody around me for miles.(几公里之内没有任何人)”和下文“There were mosquitoes, millions of them. (有许多的蚊子)”可知，作者在说了自己周围没有人之后意识到说的不妥，实际上有蚊子。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的手臂上布满了咬痕，看起来像是地形图。A. cuts刀切伤口；B. bites伤口；C. burns烧伤；D. injuries伤害。根据下文“There were mosquitoes, millions of them. (有许多的蚊子)”可知，作者的手臂上被蚊子咬了，使用bites合理。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但无论这多么具有挑战性，都不能阻止我向目的地前进。A. impressive印象深刻的；B. attractive吸引人的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. challenging挑战的。根据上文“but there was an inner battle going on(但内心的斗争在继续)”和“There were mosquitoes millions of them.(有许多的蚊子)”可知，作者这一路很艰难，具有挑战性。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, 在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Soon, every robotic dog will have its day!
Isn’t it nice to always have a lovely dog follow you around and respond when ___56___ (ask) to sit down or shake hands What ___57___ the dog has some unique skills, such as standing on one leg while resting on a chunk of tofu without destroying it, or continuously making back flips(后空翻) This would be even better.
In fact, a life-like quadrupedal (四只脚的) robotic dog ___58___ is developed by Chinese tech company Xiaomi Corp seems like that special one.
___59___ (weigh) 8.9 kilogram, about the size of a Doberman, CyberDog 2 is the latest push by Xiaomi to popularize quadrupedal robotics. With a black, shiny, futuristic design, CyberDog 2 can run along at speeds of 3.2 meters per second, analyze its surroundings in real-time, create navigational maps, plot its destination, ___60___ avoid obstacles (障碍物).
“Coupled with human posture and face ___61___ (recognize) tracking, CyberDog is capable of following its owner and avoiding obstacles,“ said Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi.
“This is the first time I ___62___ (see) a robotic dog in reality. It is quite cool!” said Zhang Lu, ___63___ university student in Wuhan, Hubei province, after witnessing CyberDog 2 during an exhibition earlier this month. “I have seen videos of people walking robotic dogs online. But it is ___64___ (interesting) in reality,” Zhang said, adding that domestic technology products have changed and developed rapidly.
On being asked ____65____ the robot dog can help deliver parcels, an employee at Xiaomi said as long as the weight of the package is within the acceptable range of the flat back area of the robotic dog, it can be done.
【答案】56. asked
57. if 58. that##which
59. Weighing
60. and 61. recognition
62. have seen
63. a 64. more interesting
65. whether##if
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了小米中国科技公司小米公司研发了一款栩栩如生的四足机器狗。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：总是有一只可爱的狗跟着你，当你让它坐下或握手时，它会做出回应，这不是很好吗？分析句子结构可知ask与逻辑主语you构成被动关系，故用过去分词作状语。故填asked。
【57题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：如果狗狗有一些独特的技能，比如在一块豆腐上单腿站立而不破坏它，或者连续做后空翻呢？表示“如果……怎么办？”句型为what if…。故填if。
【58题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：事实上，中国科技公司小米公司研发的一款栩栩如生的四足机器狗似乎就很特别。定语从句修饰先行词a life-like quadrupedal robotic dog，在从句作主语，指物，故填that/which。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：CyberDog 2重8.9公斤，和杜宾犬差不多大，是小米推广四足机器人的最新产品。分析句子结构可知weigh与逻辑主语CyberDog构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Weighing。
【60题详解】
考查连词。句意：CyberDog 2拥有黑色、闪亮、未来感十足的设计，可以以每秒3.2米的速度奔跑，实时分析周围环境，创建导航地图，绘制目的地，并避开障碍物。结合语境可知前后文为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：小米首席执行官雷军表示：“再加上人类的姿势和面部识别跟踪，网络狗能够跟随主人并避开障碍物。”表示“识别”应用名词recognition，作定语。故填recognition。
【62题详解】
考查时态。句意：“这是我第一次在现实中看到机器狗。真是太酷了！”张路是湖北武汉的一名大学生，他在本月初的一次展览中目睹了《网络狗2》。此处为句型this is the first time+现在完成时，主语为I，助动词用have。故填have seen。
【63题详解】
考查冠词。句意：“这是我第一次在现实中看到机器狗。真是太酷了！”张路是湖北武汉的一名大学生，他在本月初的一次展览中目睹了《网络狗2》。此处student为泛指，且university是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
【64题详解】
考查比较级。句意：但它现实中更有趣。结合句意表示“在现实中更有趣”应用比较级，在前面加more。故填more interesting。
【65题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：当被问及机器狗是否可以帮助递送包裹时，小米的一名员工表示，只要包裹的重量在机器狗平坦背部的可接受范围内，就可以完成。引导宾语从句，从句不缺少成分，表示是否应用whether/if。故填whether/if。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
66. 假定你是李华，学生会主席。你校和英国某中学是友好学校。对方学校将举办“中国文化周”，邀请你校派学生参加。请你给负责该项目的老师Mike写一封电子邮件表示感谢邀请并询问相关事宜。内容如下：
1. 活动开始时间；2. 活动内容；3. 学生住宿安排。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I’m Li Hua, chairman of the students’ union.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mike,
I’m Li Hua, chairman of the students’ union. On behalf of the students, I’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude for inviting us to your school’s upcoming Chinese Culture Week. To get further information, I’m writing to make some inquiries concerning the event.
Firstly, I’m wondering on what date the event is scheduled to start so that we can apply for visas and book air tickets in advance. Also, I want to ask about the specific activities throughout the week, because the information can help us make better preparations and promote our participation. Lastly, could you please tell us what type of accommodation(s) will be provided If possible, we hope to stay in the school dormitory, which will offer us more opportunities for cultural exchange with your students.
Thanks again for your kind invitation. It would be highly appreciated if you could deal with my inquiries at your convenience. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，学生会主席。你校和英国某中学是友好学校。对方学校将举办“中国文化周”，邀请你校派学生参加。请你给负责该项目的老师Mike写一封电子邮件表示感谢邀请并询问相关事宜。
【详解】1.词汇积累
代表：on behalf of→represent
表达：express→convey
类型：type→kind
机会：opportunity→chance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To get further information, I’m writing to make some inquiries concerning the event.
拓展句：I’m writing to make some inquiries concerning the event in order that I can get further information.
【点睛】[高分句型1] To get further information, I’m writing to make some inquiries concerning the event. (运用了不定式作目的状语)
[高分句型2] Lastly, could you please tell us what type of accommodation(s) will be provided (运用了what引导宾语从句)
第二节(满分 25 分)
67. 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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college.Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet,her love for ballet had faded years before,and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school,as Kelly left the dance studio,she walked past the gym,fascinated by boxers(拳击手)training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack.On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase：BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔).That was what Kelly really wanted to do.She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path.
The next day,she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer,right Besides, boxing is only for boys,and you’re so good at ballet.Lean into your strength,Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted,“and what exactly does ‘only for boys’mean,anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually,touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her.Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision,no matter what.But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout,where she was required to show her footwork and punching(击打)abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn＇t come natural to Kelly,but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice.
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Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
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The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
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【答案】Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom. Ballet was the Kelly way of life, so only her sister knew about boxing, and her mother would have stopped it. Because boxing didn't come naturally to Kelly, she just came to love it, so she often got knocked down during training and suffered. Now that you've made a choice, you can't give up. She has an unyielding spirit and must participate in the qualifiers.
The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted. Kelly was afraid to look at the published list for fear of losing out. Then a woman tapped her on the shoulder and told her she had been chosen. The voice sounded familiar to her. It was her mother. Her sister stood by smiling. Before she knew it, her mother told her she had known she had been boxing. Her mother very much support her. Now through the qualifiers, the family happily went home to celebrate. This really echoes the saying, "Interest is the best teacher".
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了凯利从热爱芭蕾到喜欢拳击的转变。渐渐地被她的决心和热情所感动的姐姐塞蕾娜也开始理解和支持她。在预选赛中，她被要求与其他候选人展示自己的步法和出拳能力。拳击对凯利来说并不是天生的，但她已经下定决心坚持自己的选择。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后凯莉开始了她的选拔赛训练，并对她的妈妈保密。”可知，第一段可描写凯利开始拳击训练，并吃了很多苦，但没有放弃。
②由第二段首句内容“接下来的星期一，拳击选拔赛的结果公布了。”可知，第二段可描写凯利通过了预选赛，同时得到了妈妈的支持。
2.续写线索：瞒着妈妈——训练——受伤——坚持——通过预选——妈妈支持
3.词汇激活
行为类
（1）阻止：stop/prevent
（2）回家：go back home/return home
（3）参加：participate in /take part in
情绪类
（1）害怕：be afraid /fear/be scared
（2）高兴：happily /delighted/glad
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Because boxing didn't come naturally to Kelly, she just came to love it, so she often got knocked down during training and suffered.（句中使用原因状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Before she knew it, her mother told her she knew she was boxing.（句中使用时间状语从句）
[高分句型3]. Now that you've made a choice, you can't give up.（句中使用原因状语从句）
