2023～2024学年度第一学期期中重点校联考
高三英语
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）、第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷 选择题（共115分）
第一部分 听力（满分20分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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. How much did the pink coat cost
A. $35. B. $50. C. $85.
2. What will the woman do next
A. Make a telephone call. B. Go to her office. C. Visit a library.
3. Why is Alex applying for financial aid
A. He is out of work.
B. He has lost lots of money.
C. He has to support his little brother.
4. When does the conversation take place
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A strike. B. An employee. C. A piece of news.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面几段材料，每段材料后有几个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至8三个小题。
6. How will the speakers travel this time
A. By plane. B. By ship. C. By train.
7. What does the man say about the last trip
A. The schedule was tight.
B. It took him too much time.
C. It gave him a surprising experience.
8. What will the speakers do tomorrow morning
A. Visit Joseph.
B. Withdraw some money.
C. Buy traveller’s cheques.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至11三个小题。
9. What relation is the woman to Mr. Calington
A. His secretary. B. His manager. C. His wife.
10. Where is Mr. Calington now
A. In his office. B. Out of town. C. In Houston.
11. Why does the man make the telephone call
A. To call off a meeting.
B. To know about a trip plan.
C. To change the time of an appointment.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至15四个小题。
12. What could the man probably be
A A writer. B. A zoo keeper. C. A journalist.
13. What will a defender cat do before a fight
A. Lie down its ears flat against its head.
B. Turn its ears toward the side.
C. Hold its tail straight up.
14. What part of a cat’s body shows its feelings the best
A. The eyes. B. The tail. C. The legs.
15. How does a cat try to understand humans
A. By listening to their tones.
B. By watching their gestures.
C. By watching their eyes.
第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节: 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. —Susan, you water the plants in the garden and I will cook the dinner.
—________. I’m looking forward to your dinner.
A. OK, that’s settled B. You are welcome C. Forget it D. That’s right
2. A good advertisement, ________ people attach positive meanings, can contribute to the sales of a product.
A. to which B. of which C. for which D. on which
3. Fearful that he might have an intention ______ her, Helen started to run.
A. to have harmed B. harmed C. harming D. to harm
4 He was when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.
A. told off B. fell behind C. put on the spot D. did the trick
5. With the ever-serious pollution, many species, including endangered ones, are known ________ by ocean plastics in the past decades.
A. to have been affected B. to have affected
C. having been affected D. having affected
6. Better than half a billion dollars ______ that fund to purchase more than 5 million acres of habitat over the past eighty years.
A. have gone into B. had gone into
C. have been gone into D. has gone into
7. Sometimes parents’ control of young kids will be thought to be such an invisible rope with which to tie them tightly that they ____ tried to cut it.
A. extremely B. thoroughly C. desperately D. obviously
8. It’s a pity that such a talent as Jerry ______ leave his favourite work in that company.
A. need B. could C. should D. may
9. Humor makes ______ people look cute and uninteresting people seem entertaining.
A. average-looking B. good-looking C. mean-looking D. cool-looking
10. To ______ his skills, Stephen Curry practiced day in and day out.
A. suspect B. sharpen C. assign D. compose
11. ____ you recognize an idiom when it is being used, it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear.
A. Although B. Because C. Unless D. While
12. The student completed this experiment to make come true ______ professor Joseph had mentioned.
A. that B. what C. whether D. how
13. A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the ________ he keeps.
A. company B. custom
C. concept D. community
14. The teacher warned the students ______ that if they would cheat in the final exam they would be disqualified.
A. in general B. in need C. in total D. in advance
15. —Why do you park your e-bike here
— ______, but I just stop for a moment while I am away for a bottle of water.
A. No way B. No problem C. No offence D. No doubt
第二节: 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Life was easy for my family 15 years ago. My mum, now 51, had ___16___ her modelling career to start a family while my dad was the only breadwinner. Our family was ___17___, with mum, dad, two daughters, and three sons, including me.
Life took a ___18___ turn one day. My dad had suddenly passed away for some unknown ___19___ on a business trip to Jakarta. At first we were not ___20___
for life without him. Our mum, jobless and ___21___ managed to look after a six-month-old baby and four crying children through ___22___ and love.
When my father was alive, my mum lived a ___23___ life: she had two maids looking after her as a stay-at-home mum. After my father’s death, she selflessly accepted a total lifestyle ___24___ , so our lives would not be different completely. She ___25___ different jobs, working tirelessly from home, sewing curtains and baking cakes. As we got older, she worked even harder to ___26___ our education. She began to work in her canteen from 6 am and ___27___ home to monitor our homework.
We may never understand what ___28___ our mum has gone through to provide us with the basic necessities. From living a fascinating lifestyle as a fashion model to working as a waitress in a restaurant, it requires humility that could have only been ___29___ by love.
While providing for us financially was ___30___, providing emotionally was even harder. My mum’s mental health was ___31___ damaged after my father's death. We knew she was struggling, ___32___ she always managed to put up a strong front. My mom’s ___33___ has rebuilt this family, kept it together and even put me through school.
Fifteen years on, we still spend weekends as a family and have managed to ___34___ stereotypes (模式化形象) associated with a single-parent family. ___35___ her, this family portrait is still picture-perfect.
16.
A. quit B. began C. chosen D. saved
17.
A. complete B. crowded C. powerful D. orderly
18.
A. wrong B. sharp C. hard D. natural
19.
A. origin B. need C. example D. reason
20.
A. eager B. late C. prepared D. pleased
21.
A. sorrowful B. serious C. guilty D. doubtful
22.
A. preference B. sense C. determination D. imagination
23.
A. lazy B. positive C. convenient D. comfortable
24.
A. choice B. change C. break D. mistake
25.
A. insisted on B. carried on C. took on D. agreed on
26.
A. enter B. afford C. receive D. improve
27.
A. rushed B. left C. supported D. moved
28.
A. practice B. process C. stage D. experience
29.
A. achieved B. overcome C. concerned D. driven
30.
A. complex B. tough C. boring D. helpless
31.
A. seriously B. hardly C. quietly D. properly
32.
A. and B. so C. yet D. for
33.
A. situation B. manner C. emotion D. spirit
34.
A. respect B. challenge C. suspect D. create
35.
A. According to B. But for C. Thanks to D. Apart from
第三部分 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
A
Hiking Across the Great Outdoors
What limits you from hiking more often Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada
Yukon Outdoors Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Website: ubc-voc. com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
36. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership
A The Yukon Outdoors Club. B. The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club.
C. The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. D. The Vernon Outdoors Club.
37. What do Yukon Outdoors Club and UBC Varsity Outdoor Club have in common according to the text
A. Both organize workshops for their members.
B Both lend hiking equipment to their members.
C. Both rate their members based on their hiking skills.
D. Both have built backcountry huts for their members.
38. What do we know about hikes organized by the Pender Harbor Hiking Group
A. They are mostly held on weekends.
B. They are arranged two months ahead of time.
C. Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website.
D. More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes.
39. When does the Vernon Outdoors Club hold its Rambles event
A. Every Monday. B. Every Tuesday.
C. Every Wednesday. D. Every Sunday.
40. Where can you probably read the passage
A. A P. E. textbook. B. A health report.
C. A sports leaflet. D. A gym notice.
B
Into the Night
The lights from the cottage windows disappear, as we follow a dark footpath through a field into the open countryside. Thick clouds prevent the moonlight from lighting up the way ahead. Yet, as my eyes begin to get used to the darkness, the landscape around me reveals itself in a new light.
Mount Caburn, an iron-age hill fort (堡垒), looks like shadows against the sky. On the horizon is a tree bent by the wind. The rocky outcrop (露出的部分) at the top of the field turns out to be a flock of sleeping sheep. A fox cries, a pheasant crows, and the air is full of a strong earthy scent.
“For most of human history, man lived in close contact with the land,” says Nigel Berman, my guide. “Only in the past few hundred years have we shut ourselves off from our natural surroundings. Walking at night is a powerful way of reconnecting. When your vision is reduced, your other senses are sharpened.”
Nigel and I walk from the village of Glynde across the South Downs towards the town of Lewes. It is a walk I know well by day, but at night everything is different, and a familiar wander becomes a mini adventure. When Nigel told me not to bring a torch, I was alarmed. I can’t remember the last time I used my night vision and I’m not even sure how it works.
Normally, at this time of night, I would be having a glass of wine in front of the television, but being out in the countryside is a purer form of relaxation. I forget about work and family tensions, and begin to blend into the surroundings. There is no one other than Nigel to see or hear me and, with little visual distraction, my mind calms. I am aware of the breeze on my face, the rustle (沙沙声) of leaves, and as I watch the clouds slowly changing color against the sky like a natural sound and light show, it feels fascinating.
Having got used to the dark, we continue walking and the path that leads up the escarpment (峭壁) of Saxon Down now appears to almost shine in front of us. We climb carefully, feeling our way on the uneven ground. Walking at night is not without risk, but with knowledge and preparation it opens up a new side to walking.
As we reach the top, Lewes appears below as a twinkly mass of lights, a sight I would generally consider as inviting. In just a few hours, however, I find myself unwilling to walk back down. Walking at night is like discovering a new world on your doorstep. As Henry David Thoreau wrote in Night and Moonlight: “Night is certainly more novel and less profane (世俗的) than day.”
41. According to Nigel Berman, why is walking at night significant
A. It helps people appreciate natural surroundings.
B. It is a way to take risks and explore new places.
C. It improves our vision and sharpens other senses.
D. It makes us avoid distractions from work and family.
42. Why did the author feel alarmed when Nigel told them not to bring a torch
A. He was afraid of getting lost in the dark.
B. He hardly had any trust in Nigel as a guide.
C. He didn’t know how to use his night vision.
D. He worried about the way on uneven ground.
43. The night walk brought the following benefits to the author except ________.
A. a reconnection with nature
B. a chance of abandoning wine
C. an escape from daily tensions
D. an approach to getting relaxed
44. What can we learn about the author from the article
A. He had gone for a walk on his own at night before.
B. He intentionally picked a cloudy night for his walk.
C. He enjoyed the feeling after reaching the top of the mountain.
D. He badly wanted to go home to have a glass of wine after the walk.
45. What is the article mainly about
A. Describing his night hike through the countryside.
B. Contrasting the experience of day and night walking.
C. Encouraging readers to go on a night walk themselves.
D. Exploring the history of human connection with nature.
C
The minutes leading up to a vacation are often an exciting time. As people check their homes and pack the last items into their suitcases, they often dream about the fun times that lie ahead. In Russia, however, there is one final step that people take to ensure a good trip. Before they walk out the door, Russians take a brief pause and silently sit on their suitcases for a few moments.
“Sidet’na chemodanakh” or “sitting on suitcases” is an ancient custom that will be a familiar ritual to anyone who grew up in Russia, or any migrant family that obeyed motherland customs. This unusual ritual started hundreds of years ago. In the years before Christianity, Russians believed that good and evil spirits lived inside their homes. They thought that the key to living a good life was to keep these spirits happy at all costs. If a person rushed out of his or her home before a trip, there was a good chance they would forget something. When that person returned a few minutes later to get it, they would disturb the evil spirits in the home. In response, the spirits might follow them out the door and accompany them on their trip. Since the spirits were offended by the person, they would bring them bad luck and possibly cause them harm.
Although many years have passed since suitcase sitting began, the practice continues to this day. As the Soviet Empire grew during the Cold War, suitcase sitting even spread throughout Eastern Europe. Although it is rooted in superstition (迷信), suitcase sitting is actually quite practical. It can prevent people from forgetting passports, plane tickets, or other items that are needed during trip. In addition, it also provides a brief moment of relaxation that can help get a journey started on the right foot. Besides that, if someone has packed too many clothes, suitcase sitting can help get it zipped up.
46. What is this passage mainly about
A. A spirit that might annoy anyone living in Russia.
B. A popular vacation spot in ancient Russia.
C. An old tradition that is based on scientific research.
D. A habit meant to bring good luck to travelers.
47. What does the underlined word “ritual” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Right B. Justice C. Tradition D. Characteristic
48. Why do Russians sit on suitcases
A. To test the strength of their suitcases.
B. To keep spirits from following them.
C. To invite good spirits to come on vacation.
D. To ask spirits to protect their homes.
49 What is NOT true about suitcase sitting
A. It spread superstition across the world.
B. It is practiced outside of Russia as well.
C. It started in Russia many years ago.
D. It is not based on Christian ideas.
50. What does the writer imply about suitcase sitting at the end
A. It’s an old practice that should be forgotten.
B. It is necessary for travelers’ right foot.
C. It makes people stressed out before a trip.
D. It has benefits that everyone can experience
D
If I could give today’s young people three wishes, they would be: More hugs. More time outside in nature. More belief in their own power to change the world. While most people understand the importance of the first two wishes, the third one leaves some folks wondering why young people’s belief in their own power is so essential.
Let’s start with the idea that all of us--especially young people--need heroes. We need them to be our guides on the difficult trail(足迹)we call life and to show us just how far we can go. And we need heroes today more than ever. Our modern society is terribly confused about the difference between a celebrity and a hero. And the difference: is vital. A celebrity is all about fame(名望)--temporary, superficial fame, usually for qualities that are easy to see: a pretty face, a great dance move. A hero, by contrast, is about character--qualities under the surface that aren’t visible until they take action.
Heroes are all around us. They truly hold our world together, through their unselfish devotion to helping others, teaching children, and protecting the environment. They don’t want fame, or glory; they just want to help. In so many ways, these unsung heroes pilot the boat in which all of us sail.
Yet, young people hear a lot more about celebrities than about heroes in the media. The hidden message they get from all this is that their self-worth comes from what they buy--which shoes, which cell phone--not who they are down inside. What gets lost in this Young people’s sense of their own potential for heroic qualities--their own power to make a positive difference in the world. Truth is, there is a potential hero, a future difference maker, in every young person. Each of them, from whatever background, is a positive force who can do something. All it takes for that to be true is belief.
How do we help young people believe in their own power The best way is simply to share examples, of other young people who have made a difference.
Ryan, age 11, has worked tirelessly to raise money to provide clean drinking water to African villages. When he first heard about the plight(困苦)of African children who died from impure water, Ryan was only six years old. In the next five years, he raised over $500,000--enough to build over 70 water wells.
Barbara, age 17, grew up on a farm in Texas. When she realized that local farmers were pouring their used motor oil into rivers, causing pollution, she organized the creation of a recycling center for crude(未加提炼的)oil. Her project has grown to include18 recycling centers in Texas.
The list could continue. These are but a few examples of young people who have discovered that they can build on their own energy to do something great.
51. What is the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 2
A. To give examples of celebrities and heroes around us.
B. To discuss the differences between celebrities and heroes.
C. To provide definitions of the words “celebrity” and “hero”.
D. To explain the details about being celebrities and heroes.
52. What could be inferred from Paragraph 3
A. Heroes make the world go round.
B. Heroes must believe in themselves.
C. Heroes focus on social welfare programs.
D. Heroes promote cooperation between people.
53. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Heroes and celebrities are both valued today.
B. Society doesn’t support the development of heroes.
C. The media turn ordinary celebrities into real heroes.
D. Young people don’t have the belief in their own strength.
54. How does the author advance his view that young people have the potential to be a hero
A. By defining the qualities that make a young person a hero.
B. By contrasting the achievements made by different young people.
C. By giving examples of young people who show the qualities of a hero.
D. By providing examples of qualities that have made young people famous.
55. What is the main idea of the passage
A. More heroes are needed in the world.
B. Celebrities are reported too much in the media.
C. Adults should become role models for young people.
D. Young people should believe in their ability to make a difference.
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共35分）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。
My love for Rio started on a girl’s holiday in the year 2006. It was love at first sight. Six months after returning to my hometown of London I decided to leave my job as a Board Director at a public relations (PR) company, packed up everything and moved here.
Unable to continue my profession of PR without the required language fluency. I fell into buying and selling properties while enjoying everything that Rio had to offer. One thing led to another and before long, I had become a property agent and in 2010 set up In Town Property, which today is one of Rio’s top property letting and buying companies.
I’ve always had a deep love for dance and I was immediately drawn to samba. I love its exciting rhythm, and the joy and freedom it offers. On arrival I decided it would be necessary to learn Portuguese but just as important would be samba. Within my first few months living here I had begun samba lessons.
In 2011 I paraded in the Rio Carnival festival for the first time. It was a wonderful experience. I’d never felt more happiness than singing loudly as I sambaed all the way down the street. Since then I have been in the parade every year.
Over the last years, I have had the opportunity to parade with some of Rio’s top samba schools, such as Mocidade, Beija-Flor, and Império da Tijuca. In 2017, I had the great honor of dancing for Império da Tijuca on its first float (花车). It was an unbelievable experience!
I’ m so passionate about this city, carnival and samba. They bring joy to the world and I want to share my love and experience with others. I think everyone needs a chance in life to live out their dreams and can’t wait to bring this magic to you!
56. What did the author do before she moved to Rio ( no more than 10 words )
______________________________________________________________
57. What lessons did the author take at the beginning of her life in Rio ( no more than 5 words )
______________________________________________________________
58. What unbelievable experience did the author have in 2017 ( no more than 15 words )
______________________________________________________________
59. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean ( no more than 5 words )
______________________________________________________________
60. What do you like best about your city And why ( no more than 20 words )
______________________________________________________________
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。国内某网站要开辟一专栏，邀请各地擅长英语的志愿者以vlog的形式向外国人介绍中国各个城市，帮助外国人更好地了解当代中国。你对此很感兴趣，决定写一封邮件，申请担任天津的vlog志愿者，向世界介绍天津。内容包括：
1.你对于此次活动的理解；
2.申请优势(不少于两点)；
3.你对vlog内容的策划。
注意：
1.词数不少于100；
2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Dear Sir Madam,
It’s a great pleasure to know that your website will launch a new column to introduce China to foreigners via vlog.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Sincerely,
Li Jin
听力答案1-5 BACBC 6-10 BACAB 11-15 CAABC2023～2024学年度第一学期期中重点校联考
高三英语
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）、第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷 选择题（共115分）
第一部分 听力（满分20分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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. How much did the pink coat cost
A. $35. B. $50. C. $85.
2. What will the woman do next
A. Make a telephone call. B. Go to her office. C. Visit a library.
3. Why is Alex applying for financial aid
A. He is out of work.
B. He has lost lots of money.
C. He has to support his little brother.
4. When does the conversation take place
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
5 What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A strike. B. An employee. C. A piece of news.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面几段材料，每段材料后有几个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至8三个小题。
6. How will the speakers travel this time
A. By plane. B. By ship. C. By train.
7. What does the man say about the last trip
A. The schedule was tight.
B. It took him too much time.
C. It gave him a surprising experience.
8. What will the speakers do tomorrow morning
A. Visit Joseph.
B. Withdraw some money.
C. Buy traveller’s cheques.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至11三个小题。
9. What relation is the woman to Mr. Calington
A. His secretary. B. His manager. C. His wife.
10. Where is Mr. Calington now
A. In his office. B. Out of town. C. In Houston.
11. Why does the man make the telephone call
A. To call off a meeting.
B. To know about a trip plan.
C. To change the time of an appointment.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至15四个小题。
12. What could the man probably be
A. A writer. B. A zoo keeper. C. A journalist.
13. What will a defender cat do before a fight
A. Lie down its ears flat against its head.
B. Turn its ears toward the side.
C. Hold its tail straight up.
14. What part of a cat’s body shows its feelings the best
A. The eyes. B. The tail. C. The legs.
15. How does a cat try to understand humans
A. By listening to their tones.
B. By watching their gestures.
C. By watching their eyes.
第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节: 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. —Susan, you water the plants in the garden and I will cook the dinner.
—________. I’m looking forward to your dinner.
A. OK, that’s settled B. You are welcome C. Forget it D. That’s right
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——Susan，你给花园里的植物浇水，我来做饭。——好吧，就这么定了。我期待着你的晚餐。A. OK, that’s settled好的，就这么定了；B. You are welcome不客气；C. Forget it算了吧；D. That’s right就是那样。根据上文“Susan, you water the plants in the garden and I will cook the dinner.”可知，此处是一份计划，安排，所以应该用“OK, that’s settled好的，就这么定了”回答符合语境。故选A项。
2. A good advertisement, ________ people attach positive meanings, can contribute to the sales of a product.
A. to which B. of which C. for which D. on which
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：一个好的广告，人们赋予它积极的意义，可以有助于产品的销售。分析句子可知，此处是“介词+关系词”引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词是advertisement，attach sth to sth把……附在……上，固定短语，故此处介词用to，关系词在从句中作介词to的宾语，应用关系代词which，故选A项。
3. Fearful that he might have an intention ______ her, Helen started to run.
A. to have harmed B. harmed C. harming D. to harm
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动词不定式。句意：海伦害怕他可能有伤害她的意图，开始逃跑。intention意为“意图”，，所以此处应用to do不定式作后置定语。此处表示将要，应用to do不定式的一般式。故选D。
4. He was when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.
A. told off B. fell behind C. put on the spot D. did the trick
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：当总统突然要求他发表演讲时，他感到很尴尬。A. told off责备；B. fell behind落后；C. put on the spot让某人处于尴尬或困难的境地；D. did the trick奏效。根据后文“when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech”可知，校长突然要求他发表演讲时，他感到很尴尬。应用put on the spot。故选C。
5. With the ever-serious pollution, many species, including endangered ones, are known ________ by ocean plastics in the past decades.
A. to have been affected B. to have affected
C. having been affected D. having affected
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：随着日益严重的污染，许多物种的生存，包括濒危物种，在过去的几十年里受到海洋塑料的严重威胁，从而引发人们的关注。be known to do为固定短语，意为“做某事被熟知”；且非谓语动词短语表述的现象早于谓语动词发生，故应使用不定式的完成式；提示词“affect影响”与其逻辑主语many species之间为被动关系，应用to have been done形式，故选A。
6. Better than half a billion dollars ______ that fund to purchase more than 5 million acres of habitat over the past eighty years.
A. have gone into B. had gone into
C. have been gone into D. has gone into
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：在过去的80年里，超过5亿美元投入该基金，购买了500多万英亩的栖息地。分析句子结构可知，此处应为谓语动词，根据时间状语over the past eighty years可知，此处应使用现在完成时，go into与句子主语Better than half a billion dollars之间为主动关系，且金钱作主语时看作一个整体，所以谓语动词使用单数形式，所以该句的谓语形式为has gone into。故选D项。
7. Sometimes parents’ control of young kids will be thought to be such an invisible rope with which to tie them tightly that they ____ tried to cut it.
A. extremely B. thoroughly C. desperately D. obviously
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：有时，父母对孩子的控制会被认为是一根无形的绳子，把他们紧紧地绑住，以至于他们拼命想割断它。A. extremely极其；B. thoroughly彻底地；C. desperately拼命地，不顾一切地；D. obviously显然。由“tried to cut it”可知，句子表示“父母对孩子的控制会被认为是一根无形的绳子，把他们紧紧地绑住，以至于他们拼命想割断它”，空格处意为“拼命地，不顾一切地”，故选C。
8. It’s a pity that such a talent as Jerry ______ leave his favourite work in that company.
A. need B. could C. should D. may
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查虚拟语气。句意：像杰瑞这样的人才竟然离开了他最喜欢的工作，真是太遗憾了。“It is a pity+that从句”意为“竟然；居然”时，表示出乎意料的事情，that后的从句要用虚拟语气，即从句谓语用“should+动词原形”。故选C。
9. Humor makes ______ people look cute and uninteresting people seem entertaining.
A. average-looking B. good-looking C. mean-looking D. cool-looking
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词短语辨析。句意：幽默使长相平平的人看起来很可爱，而无趣的人看起来则很有趣。A. average-looking相貌平平的；B. good-looking好看的；C. mean-looking相貌凶恶的；D. cool-looking时尚的。根据上文“Humor(幽默)”以及下文“uninteresting people seem entertaining(无趣的人看起来则很有趣)”可知本句上下文说的是幽默能遮盖人的一部分缺点，可推理出空白处应填表示相貌上有略微缺点的形容词短语与下文“cute(可爱的)”对应，分析选项，A项“average-looking相貌平平的”表达的含义符合语境，故选A项。
10. To ______ his skills, Stephen Curry practiced day in and day out.
A. suspect B. sharpen C. assign D. compose
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了提高自己的技术，斯蒂芬·库里每天都在练习。A.suspect猜想，认为；B.sharpen使）变锋利（尖锐，清晰）；（使）改善，提高；C.assign分派，布置（工作、任务）；D.compose组成，构成。根据“Stephen’s Curry practiced day in and day out.(斯蒂芬·库里每天都在练习)”可知，斯蒂芬·库里每天都在练习是为了提高自己的技术。故选B。
11. ____ you recognize an idiom when it is being used, it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear.
A. Although B. Because C. Unless D. While
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查连词词义辨析。句意：除非你在使用习语时认出了它，否则很容易误解你读到或听到的内容。A. Although虽然；B. Because因为；C. Unless除非；D. While尽管。由“it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear”可知，句子表示“除非你在使用习语时认出了它，否则很容易误解你读到或听到的内容”，空格处意为“除非”，用unless，引导条件状语从句，故选C。
12. The student completed this experiment to make come true ______ professor Joseph had mentioned.
A. that B. what C. whether D. how
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查宾语从句。句意：为了使Joseph教授所提到的成为现实，这个学生完成了这个实验。“_____ professor Joseph had mentioned”作动词make的宾语从句，设空处在此从句中作动词mentioned的宾语，表示“教授所提到的事情”，因此此从句应用连接代词what引导。故选B。
13. A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the ________ he keeps.
A. company B. custom
C. concept D. community
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：通常可从一个人所读的书和所交的朋友就可知道他的为人。A. company陪伴；在一起的一群人；B. custom习俗；C. concept观念；D. community社区。keep company和……交往。根据“A man may usually be known”可知，从一个人交往的朋友可以看出他的为人。故选A。
14. The teacher warned the students ______ that if they would cheat in the final exam they would be disqualified.
A. in general B. in need C. in total D. in advance
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：老师事先警告学生，如果他们在期末考试中作弊，他们将被取消资格。A.in general通常，一般来说；B.in need需要；C.in total总共，总计；D.in advance提前，预先。根据句中的“warn(警告)”以及“if they would cheat in the final exam they would be disqualified.(如果他们在期末考试中作弊，他们将被取消考试资格)”可知，老师是提前警告学生如果他们在期末考试中作弊，他们将被取消考试资格。故选D。
15. —Why do you park your e-bike here
— ______, but I just stop for a moment while I am away for a bottle of water.
A. No way B. No problem C. No offence D. No doubt
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查交际用语。句意：——你为什么把电动自行车停在这里？——无意冒犯，但我只是在出去买一瓶水的时候停下来。A. No way没门；B. No problem没问题；C. No offence无意冒犯；D. No doubt毫无疑问。结合语意可知，此处表示自己只是出去买瓶水时临时停车，无意冒犯。故选C。
第二节: 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Life was easy for my family 15 years ago. My mum, now 51, had ___16___ her modelling career to start a family while my dad was the only breadwinner. Our family was ___17___, with mum, dad, two daughters, and three sons, including me.
Life took a ___18___ turn one day. My dad had suddenly passed away for some unknown ___19___ on a business trip to Jakarta. At first we were not ___20___
for life without him. Our mum, jobless and ___21___ managed to look after a six-month-old baby and four crying children through ___22___ and love.
When my father was alive, my mum lived a ___23___ life: she had two maids looking after her as a stay-at-home mum. After my father’s death, she selflessly accepted a total lifestyle ___24___ , so our lives would not be different completely. She ___25___ different jobs, working tirelessly from home, sewing curtains and baking cakes. As we got older, she worked even harder to ___26___ our education. She began to work in her canteen from 6 am and ___27___ home to monitor our homework.
We may never understand what ___28___ our mum has gone through to provide us with the basic necessities. From living a fascinating lifestyle as a fashion model to working as a waitress in a restaurant it requires humility that could have only been ___29___ by love.
While providing for us financially was ___30___, providing emotionally was even harder. My mum’s mental health was ___31___ damaged after my father's death. We knew she was struggling, ___32___ she always managed to put up a strong front. My mom’s ___33___ has rebuilt this family, kept it together and even put me through school.
Fifteen years on, we still spend weekends as a family and have managed to ___34___ stereotypes (模式化形象) associated with a single-parent family. ___35___ her, this family portrait is still picture-perfect.
16.
A. quit B. began C. chosen D. saved
17.
A. complete B. crowded C. powerful D. orderly
18.
A. wrong B. sharp C. hard D. natural
19.
A. origin B. need C. example D. reason
20.
A. eager B. late C. prepared D. pleased
21.
A. sorrowful B. serious C. guilty D. doubtful
22.
A. preference B. sense C. determination D. imagination
23.
A. lazy B. positive C. convenient D. comfortable
24.
A. choice B. change C. break D. mistake
25.
A. insisted on B. carried on C. took on D. agreed on
26.
A. enter B. afford C. receive D. improve
27.
A. rushed B. left C. supported D. moved
28.
A. practice B. process C. stage D. experience
29.
A. achieved B. overcome C. concerned D. driven
30.
A. complex B. tough C. boring D. helpless
31.
A. seriously B. hardly C. quietly D. properly
32.
A. and B. so C. yet D. for
33.
A. situation B. manner C. emotion D. spirit
34.
A. respect B. challenge C. suspect D. create
35.
A. According to B. But for C. Thanks to D. Apart from
【答案】16. A 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. C 21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的父亲突然去世将家庭重担落到了原本生活舒适的母亲身上，母亲独自带着一个六个月大的婴儿和四个哭闹的孩子，她用自己的精神和爱从经济和精神上供养着孩子们。多亏了母亲，作者的家庭才能保持依然完整。
【16题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈现在51岁了，她放弃了自己的模特事业来养家糊口，而我爸爸是家里唯一的经济支柱。A. quit放弃；B. began开始；C. chosen选择；D. saved拯救。根据“while my dad was the only breadwinner.(我而我爸爸是家里唯一的经济支柱)”可知，妈妈放弃了模特的事业。故选A。
【17题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们的家庭很完整，有妈妈、爸爸、两个女儿和三个儿子，包括我在内。A. complete完全的，彻底的；B. crowded拥挤的；C. powerful强大的，有影响力的；D. orderly有条理的，整齐的。根据“with mum, dad, two daughters, and three sons, including me(有妈妈，爸爸，两个女儿，三个儿子，包括我)”可知，有妈妈，爸爸，两个女儿，三个儿子，包括作者，家人都在身边，可见作者的家庭是完整的。故选A。
【18题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一天，生活发生了急转弯。A. wrong错的；B. sharp锋利的；C. hard硬的，坚固的；D. natural自然的。根据“My dad had suddenly passed away for some unknown ___4___ on a business trip to Jakarta. (我父亲在去雅加达出差的途中，不知什么原因突然去世了。)”可知，爸爸的突然去世，让作者的家庭发生很大的变化，故选B。
【19题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我父亲在去雅加达出差的途中，不知什么原因突然去世了。A. origin起源，起因；B. need需求；C. example例子，榜样；D. reason理由，原因。根据“suddenly passed away(突然去世)” 可知，作者的爸爸去世的原因不明确。故选D。
【20题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：起初，我们没有为没有他的生活做好准备。A. eager渴望的；B. late迟到的；C. prepared准备好的；D. pleased满意的。根据“My dad had suddenly passed away for some unknown ___4___ on a business trip to Jakarta.(我父亲在去雅加达出差的途中，不知什么原因突然去世了)” 可知， 爸爸的突然的去世，作者和家人没有对没有他的生活做好准备。故选C。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们的失业和悲伤的妈妈，通过决心和爱设法照顾一个六个月大的婴儿和四个哭泣的孩子。A. sorrowful悲伤的，悲痛的；B. serious严肃的；C. guilty内疚的；D. doubtful怀疑的。根据“My dad had suddenly passed away for some unknown ___4___ on a business trip to Jakarta.(我父亲在去雅加达出差的途中，不知什么原因突然去世了。)” 可知，对于爸爸的去世妈妈很是悲伤。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意见上题解析。A. preference偏爱，偏好；B. sense感觉；C. determination毅力；D. imagination想象力。根据“and love(关爱)” 可知，妈妈通过决心和关爱照顾孩子们。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我父亲在世的时候，我母亲过着舒适的生活:她有两个女仆照顾她，就像全职妈妈一样。A. lazy懒惰的；B. positive积极的；C. convenient方便的；D. comfortable舒适的。根据“she had two maids looking after her (她有两个女仆照顾她)” 可知，爸爸在世时，妈妈的生活很舒适。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：父亲去世后，她无私地接受了生活方式的彻底改变，这样我们的生活就不会完全不同。A. choice选择；B. change改变；C. break打破；D. mistake错误。根据“After my father’s death(父亲去世后)” 可知，父亲去世，妈妈接受生活的改变。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：她做过不同的工作，在家里不知疲倦地工作，缝窗帘，烤蛋糕。A. insisted on坚持；B. carried on继续；C. took on承担；接受；D. agreed on达成一致。根据“working tirelessly from home, sewing curtains and baking cakes.(在家里不知疲倦地工作，缝窗帘，烤蛋糕。)” 可知，妈妈做过不同的工作。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着我们年龄的增长，她更加努力地工作以供我们上学。A. enter进入；B. afford承担；C. receive收到；D. improve提高。根据“As we got older, she worked even harder(随着我们年龄的增长，她更加努力地工作)” 可知，妈妈工作更加的努力来支付学费。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她从早上6点开始在食堂工作，然后冲回家监督我们的作业。A. rushed迅速移动，冲，奔；B. left离开；C. supported支持；D. moved感动。根据“to monitor our homework.(监督我们的作业)” 可知，妈妈下班后匆忙的赶回家辅导孩子的作业。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们可能永远不会理解妈妈为了给我们提供基本的必需品经历了什么。A. practice练习；B. process处理，加工；C. stage舞台；D. experience经历，经验。根据“From living a fascinating lifestyle as a fashion model to working as a waitress in a restaurant(从作为时装模特过着迷人的生活方式，到在餐厅当服务员)” 可知，作者永远不会忘记妈妈为了孩子们所经历的种种困难。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：从作为时装模特过着迷人的生活方式，到在餐厅当服务员，这需要一种只有爱才能驱动的谦逊。A. achieved达到，取得；B. overcome克服；C. concerned关注的；D. driven开车，驱使。根据根据“From living a fascinating lifestyle as a fashion model to working as a waitress in a restaurant(从作为时装模特过着迷人的生活方式，到在餐厅当服务员)”以及“by love(通过爱)” 可知，爱促使妈妈从作为时装模特过着迷人的生活方式，到在餐厅当服务员来支撑整个家庭。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然在经济上供养我们很困难，但在情感上供养我们更难。A. complex复杂的；B. tough艰难的，坚固的；C. boring令人厌烦的；D. helpless无助的。根据“even harder(更难)” 可知，妈妈在经济上供养孩子们很困难。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我父亲去世后，我母亲的精神健康受到严重损害。A. seriously严重地，恶劣地；B. hardly几乎不；C. quietly安静地；D. properly正确地，适当地。根据“We knew she was struggling(我们知道她在挣扎)” 可知，爸爸去世后妈妈的精神健康受到严重的损害。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：我们知道她在挣扎，但她总是能坚强地面对。A. and和，与；就；B. so因此；C. yet仍然，还；D. for为了。根据“We knew she was struggling(我们知道她在挣扎)”以及“she always managed to put up a strong front(她总是能坚强地面对)” 可知，前后为转折关系，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈的精神重建了这个家庭，让它团结在一起，甚至供我完成学业。A. situation情况，形势；B. manner态度，举止；C. emotion情绪；D. spirit精神，心灵。根据“rebuilt this family, kept it together and even put me through school(重建了这个家庭，让它团结在一起，甚至供我完成学业)” 可知，妈妈的精神重建了这个家庭，让它团结在一起，甚至供我完成学业。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：15年过去了，我们仍然是一家人度过周末，并成功地挑战了与单亲家庭有关的刻板印象。A. respect尊重；B. challenge挑战；C. suspect怀疑；D. create创造。根据“stereotypes(模式化形象) associated with a single-parent family(与单亲家庭有关的刻板印象)” 可知，15年来，作者仍然是一家人度过周末，与单亲家庭有关的刻板印象形成鲜明的对比，即成功地挑战了与单亲家庭有关的刻板印象。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：多亏了她，这张全家福仍然是完美的。A. According to根据，按照；B. But for除了……之外；C. Thanks to 由于，因为；D. Apart from除了……之外。根据“My mom’s ______18_______has rebuilt this family, kept it together(我妈妈的精神重建了这个家庭，让它团结在一起)” 可知，作者非常的感谢妈妈，多亏了妈妈，作者的家庭才能保持依然完整。故选C。
第三部分 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
A
Hiking Across the Great Outdoors
What limits you from hiking more often Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada
Yukon Outdoors Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Website: ubc-voc. com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
36. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership
A. The Yukon Outdoors Club. B. The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club.
C. The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. D. The Vernon Outdoors Club.
37. What do Yukon Outdoors Club and UBC Varsity Outdoor Club have in common according to the text
A. Both organize workshops for their members.
B. Both lend hiking equipment to their members.
C. Both rate their members based on their hiking skills.
D. Both have built backcountry huts for their members.
38. What do we know about hikes organized by the Pender Harbor Hiking Group
A. They are mostly held on weekends.
B. They are arranged two months ahead of time.
C. Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website.
D. More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes.
39. When does the Vernon Outdoors Club hold its Rambles event
A. Every Monday. B. Every Tuesday.
C. Every Wednesday. D. Every Sunday.
40. Where can you probably read the passage
A. A P. E. textbook. B. A health report.
C. A sports leaflet. D. A gym notice.
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章介绍了加拿大的四个可以提供徒步旅行的俱乐部，提供了它们的网址、会费和特色活动等信息。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据Pender Harbor Hiking Group部分的“Membership cost: Free (会员费用：免费)”可知，加入Pender Harbor Hiking Group俱乐部不用缴纳入会费，学生加入Pender Harbor Hiking Group，费用最低，故为零。故选C项。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据Yukon Outdoors Club部分的“Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. (描述:俱乐部协调日间徒步旅行、背包旅行、独木舟旅行、山地自行车旅行、越野滑雪旅行、雪鞋旅行和各种研讨会，让会员获得新的技能和有价值的信息。)”，以及UBC Varsity Outdoor Club部分的Description的第三句“Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. (会员们组织旅行、举办技能研讨会、主持演讲和调音。)”可知，Yukon Outdoors Club和UBC Varsity Outdoor Club的共同之处是，都为会员提供了研讨会（workshops） 。故选A项。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据Pender Harbor Hiking Group部分的Description第二句“Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that's right for you! (徒步旅行在两个月前就安排好了，所以为了找到适合你的徒步旅行，请登录邮件列表或定期查看网站)”可知，该俱乐部的徒步旅行日程会提前两个月做好安排。故选B项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据Vernon Outdoors Club部分的Description的最后一句“The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips. (该组织每周组织‘周二漫步’活动，也举办多日游。)” 可知，Rambles event在每周二进行。故选B项。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据大标题下的图片和第一段最后一句“If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada (如果没有一个合适的徒步旅行伙伴让你远离丛林，为什么不看看加拿大各地的徒步旅行俱乐部呢？)”可知，本文是一个广告类的应用文，介绍了加拿大的几个徒步旅行俱乐部，话题与运动有关，这些广告最可能出现在运动类的广告小册子上。故选C项。
B
Into the Night
The lights from the cottage windows disappear, as we follow a dark footpath through a field into the open countryside. Thick clouds prevent the moonlight from lighting up the way ahead. Yet, as my eyes begin to get used to the darkness, the landscape around me reveals itself in a new light.
Mount Caburn, an iron-age hill fort (堡垒), looks like shadows against the sky. On the horizon is a tree bent by the wind. The rocky outcrop (露出的部分) at the top of the field turns out to be a flock of sleeping sheep. A fox cries, a pheasant crows, and the air is full of a strong earthy scent.
“For most of human history, man lived in close contact with the land,” says Nigel Berman, my guide. “Only in the past few hundred years have we shut ourselves off from our natural surroundings. Walking at night is a powerful way of reconnecting. When your vision is reduced, your other senses are sharpened.”
Nigel and I walk from the village of Glynde across the South Downs towards the town of Lewes. It is a walk I know well by day, but at night everything is different, and a familiar wander becomes a mini adventure. When Nigel told me not to bring a torch, I was alarmed. I can’t remember the last time I used my night vision and I’m not even sure how it works.
Normally, at this time of night, I would be having a glass of wine in front of the television, but being out in the countryside is a purer form of relaxation. I forget about work and family tensions, and begin to blend into the surroundings. There is no one other than Nigel to see or hear me and, with little visual distraction, my mind calms. I am aware of the breeze on my face, the rustle (沙沙声) of leaves, and as I watch the clouds slowly changing color against the sky like a natural sound and light show, it feels fascinating.
Having got used to the dark, we continue walking and the path that leads up the escarpment (峭壁) of Saxon Down now appears to almost shine in front of us. We climb carefully, feeling our way on the uneven ground. Walking at night is not without risk, but with knowledge and preparation it opens up a new side to walking.
As we reach the top, Lewes appears below as a twinkly mass of lights, a sight I would generally consider as inviting. In just a few hours, however, I find myself unwilling to walk back down. Walking at night is like discovering a new world on your doorstep. As Henry David Thoreau wrote in Night and Moonlight: “Night is certainly more novel and less profane (世俗的) than day.”
41. According to Nigel Berman, why is walking at night significant
A. It helps people appreciate natural surroundings.
B. It is a way to take risks and explore new places.
C. It improves our vision and sharpens other senses.
D. It makes us avoid distractions from work and family.
42. Why did the author feel alarmed when Nigel told them not to bring a torch
A. He was afraid of getting lost in the dark.
B. He hardly had any trust in Nigel as a guide.
C. He didn’t know how to use his night vision.
D. He worried about the way on uneven ground.
43. The night walk brought the following benefits to the author except ________.
A. a reconnection with nature
B. a chance of abandoning wine
C. an escape from daily tensions
D. an approach to getting relaxed
44. What can we learn about the author from the article
A. He had gone for a walk on his own at night before.
B. He intentionally picked a cloudy night for his walk.
C. He enjoyed the feeling after reaching the top of the mountain.
D. He badly wanted to go home to have a glass of wine after the walk.
45. What is the article mainly about
A. Describing his night hike through the countryside.
B. Contrasting the experience of day and night walking.
C. Encouraging readers to go on a night walk themselves.
D. Exploring the history of human connection with nature.
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在黑暗的夜晚来到乡下进行亲近自然的探索之旅，并介绍了亲近自然给自己带来的好处，进而倡导人们要走近自然，体验自然。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中Nigel Berman所说的话“Only in the past few hundred years have we shut ourselves off from our natural surroundings. Walking at night is a powerful way of reconnecting(只有在过去的几百年里，我们才把自己与自然环境隔绝开来。晚上散步是重新建立联系的有力方式)”可知，Nigel Berman认为在晚上散步能帮助人们欣赏自然环境。故选A。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“When Nigel told me not to bring a torch, I was alarmed. I can’t remember the last time I used my night vision and I’m not even sure how it works.(当Nigel 告诉我不要带火把时，我吓了一跳。我都不记得上次用夜视力是什么时候了，我都不知道它是怎么工作的。)”可知，当Nigel告诉他们不要带火把时，作者感到惊慌，是因为他不知道怎么用夜视力。故选C。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Normally, at this time of night, I would be having a glass of wine in front of the television, but being out in the countryside is a purer form of relaxation. I forget about work and family tensions, and begin to blend into the surroundings.(通常这个时候，我会在电视机前喝一杯葡萄酒，但是在乡下是一种更纯粹的放松方式。我忘记了工作和家庭的紧张关系，开始融入周围的环境。)”可知，晚上在乡下散步给作者带来的好处是：与自然重新建立联系；摆脱日常的紧张状态；使自己放松，B项“抛弃喝酒的机会”不是晚上在乡下散步给作者带来的好处，故选B。
【44题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As we reach the top, Lewes appears below as a twinkly mass of lights, a sight I would generally consider as inviting. In just a few hours, however, I find myself unwilling to walk back down.(当我们到达顶部时，Lewes出现在下面，像一团闪烁的灯光，我通常认为这种景象很吸引人。然而，仅仅几个小时之后，我发现自己不愿再走下去了。)”可推知，作者很享受在山顶的这种感觉，故选C。
【45题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要描述了作者在黑暗的夜晚来到乡下进行亲近自然的探索之旅，并介绍了亲近自然给自己带来的好处，进而倡导人们要走近自然，体验自然。故选A。
C
The minutes leading up to a vacation are often an exciting time. As people check their homes and pack the last items into their suitcases, they often dream about the fun times that lie ahead. In Russia, however, there is one final step that people take to ensure a good trip. Before they walk out the door, Russians take a brief pause and silently sit on their suitcases for a few moments.
“Sidet’na chemodanakh” or “sitting on suitcases” is an ancient custom that will be a familiar ritual to anyone who grew up in Russia, or any migrant family that obeyed motherland customs. This unusual ritual started hundreds of years ago. In the years before Christianity, Russians believed that good and evil spirits lived inside their homes. They thought that the key to living a good life was to keep these spirits happy at all costs. If a person rushed out of his or her home before a trip, there was a good chance they would forget something. When that person returned a few minutes later to get it, they would disturb the evil spirits in the home. In response, the spirits might follow them out the door and accompany them on their trip. Since the spirits were offended by the person, they would bring them bad luck and possibly cause them harm.
Although many years have passed since suitcase sitting began, the practice continues to this day. As the Soviet Empire grew during the Cold War, suitcase sitting even spread throughout Eastern Europe. Although it is rooted in superstition (迷信), suitcase sitting is actually quite practical. It can prevent people from forgetting passports, plane tickets, or other items that are needed during trip. In addition, it also provides a brief moment of relaxation that can help get a journey started on the right foot. Besides that, if someone has packed too many clothes, suitcase sitting can help get it zipped up.
46. What is this passage mainly about
A. A spirit that might annoy anyone living in Russia.
B. A popular vacation spot in ancient Russia.
C. An old tradition that is based on scientific research.
D. A habit meant to bring good luck to travelers.
47. What does the underlined word “ritual” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Right B. Justice C. Tradition D. Characteristic
48. Why do Russians sit on suitcases
A. To test the strength of their suitcases.
B. To keep spirits from following them.
C. To invite good spirits to come on vacation.
D. To ask spirits to protect their homes.
49 What is NOT true about suitcase sitting
A. It spread superstition across the world.
B It is practiced outside of Russia as well.
C. It started in Russia many years ago.
D. It is not based on Christian ideas.
50. What does the writer imply about suitcase sitting at the end
A. It’s an old practice that should be forgotten.
B. It is necessary for travelers’ right foot.
C. It makes people stressed out before a trip.
D. It has benefits that everyone can experience
【答案】46. D 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一种为旅行者带来好运的习惯——“坐在行李箱上”，它还有很多每个人都能体验到的好处。
【46题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“In Russia, however, there’s one final step that people take to ensure a good trip. Before they walk out of the door, Russians take a brief pause and silently sit on their suitcases for a few moments. (然而，在俄罗斯，为了确保旅途愉快，人们还需要采取最后一步。在他们走出房门之前，俄罗斯人会稍微停顿一下，静静地在他们的行李箱上坐一会儿)”可知，俄罗斯人在出门前会静静地坐在行李箱上，根据第二段中“This unusual tradition started hundreds of years ago. (这个不寻常的传统始于数百年前)”可知，该传统已有数百年的历史，结合第三段中“Although many years have passed since suitcase sitting began, the practice continues to this day. (虽然开始坐在行李箱上已经过去很多年了，但这种做法一直延续到今天)”可知，出门前坐在行李上的传统一直延续到现在，综合以上信息可知，本文从首段介绍了旅行者坐在行李箱上的这个习惯，二三段介绍了它的由来和现状，因此本文主要是介绍了一种为旅行者带来好运的习惯。故选D项。
【47题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词前的““Sidet’na chemodanakh” or “sitting on suitcases” is an ancient custom(“Sidet 'na chemodanakh”或“坐在行李箱上”是一个古老的习俗，)”可知，“坐在行李箱上”是一个古老的习俗，分析句子结构可知，划线单词所在的句子为定语从句，that所指代的内容为an ancient custom，划线单词在定语从句中作表语，由此可知，该单词的意思与“习俗，惯例”意义相近。故选C项。
【48题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“When that person returned a few minutes later to get it, they would disturb the evil spirits in the home. In response, the spirits might follow them out the door and accompany them on their trip. Since the spirits were offended by the person, they would bring them bad luck and possibly cause them harm. (当那个人几分钟后回来拿它时，他们会打扰家里的恶灵。作为回应，鬼魂可能会跟着他们出门，陪伴他们旅行。因为鬼魂被人冒犯了，他们会给他们带来厄运，可能会伤害他们。)”可知，当一个人出门后再回去会打扰家里的恶灵，恶灵会跟着一起出门，因为之前它被冒犯过，所以，它会给那个人带来厄运，可能会伤害那个人，由此可知，人们出门前坐在行李箱上，是想清楚自己出门要带的东西是不是已经齐全，以免再返回打扰恶灵，所以，人们要坐在行李箱上是防止幽灵跟随他们。故选B项。
【49题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Although it is rooted in superstition (迷信), suitcase sitting is actually quite practical. (虽然这是一种迷信，但坐在行李箱里实际上是很实用的。)”可知，“坐在行李箱上”是一种迷信，但实际上是很使用的，所以，本文只是说“坐在行李箱上”是一种迷信，但是并没有说这是在全球传播迷信，所以“坐在行李箱上”是在全球传播迷信的说法是不对的；根据第三段中的“As the Soviet Empire grew during the Cold War, suitcase sitting even spread throughout Eastern Europe.(冷战期间，随着苏联帝国的壮大，“坐在行李箱上”甚至传遍了东欧。)”可知，“坐在行李箱上”甚至传遍了东欧，由此可知，在俄罗斯以外也有这一习俗是正确的；根据第二段中的“This unusual ritual started hundreds of years ago. In the years before Christianity, Russians believed that good and evil spirits lived inside their homes.(这种不寻常的仪式始于数百年前。在基督教出现之前的年代，俄罗斯人相信他们的房子里住着善良和邪恶的灵魂。)”可知，在基督教出现之前的年代，俄罗斯人就有这种习俗，所以“坐在行李箱上”的习俗不是基于基督教的说法以及“坐在行李箱上”的习俗始于俄罗斯的说法是正确的。故选A项。
【50题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Although it’s rooted in superstition (迷信), suitcase sitting is actually quite practical. It can prevent people from forgetting passports, plane tickets, or keys. In addition, it also provides a brief moment of relaxation that can help get a journey started on the right foot. Besides that, if someone has packed too many clothes, suitcase sitting can help get it zipped up. (虽然这源于迷信，但坐在行李箱上实际上是相当实用的。它可以防止人们忘记护照、机票或钥匙。此外，它还提供了短暂的放松，有助于踏上正确的旅程。除此之外，如果有人打包了太多的衣服，坐在行李箱上可以帮他拉上拉链)”可知，“坐在行李箱上”是一种迷信，但也确实是相当实用的，他可以防止人们忘记重要的物品，还提供短暂的休息，还能使拉链拉上，由此可知，作者认为坐在行李箱上有每个人都能体验到的好处。故选D项。
D
If I could give today’s young people three wishes, they would be: More hugs. More time outside in nature. More belief in their own power to change the world. While most people understand the importance of the first two wishes, the third one leaves some folks wondering why young people’s belief in their own power is so essential.
Let’s start with the idea that all of us--especially young people--need heroes. We need them to be our guides on the difficult trail(足迹)we call life and to show us just how far we can go. And we need heroes today more than ever. Our modern society is terribly confused about the difference between a celebrity and a hero. And the difference: is vital. A celebrity is all about fame(名望)--temporary, superficial fame, usually for qualities that are easy to see: a pretty face, a great dance move. A hero, by contrast, is about character--qualities under the surface that aren’t visible until they take action.
Heroes are all around us. They truly hold our world together, through their unselfish devotion to helping others, teaching children, and protecting the environment. They don’t want fame, or glory; they just want to help. In so many ways, these unsung heroes pilot the boat in which all of us sail.
Yet, young people hear a lot more about celebrities than about heroes in the media. The hidden message they get from all this is that their self-worth comes from what they buy--which shoes, which cell phone--not who they are down inside. What gets lost in this Young people’s sense of their own potential for heroic qualities--their own power to make a positive difference in the world. Truth is, there is a potential hero, a future difference maker, in every young person. Each of them, from whatever background, is a positive force who can do something. All it takes for that to be true is belief.
How do we help young people believe in their own power The best way is simply to share examples, of other young people who have made a difference.
Ryan, age 11, has worked tirelessly to raise money to provide clean drinking water to African villages. When he first heard about the plight(困苦)of African children who died from impure water, Ryan was only six years old. In the next five years, he raised over $500,000--enough to build over 70 water wells.
Barbara, age 17, grew up on a farm in Texas. When she realized that local farmers were pouring their used motor oil into rivers, causing pollution, she organized the creation of a recycling center for crude(未加提炼的)oil. Her project has grown to include18 recycling centers in Texas.
The list could continue. These are but a few examples of young people who have discovered that they can build on their own energy to do something great.
51. What is the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 2
A. To give examples of celebrities and heroes around us.
B. To discuss the differences between celebrities and heroes.
C. To provide definitions of the words “celebrity” and “hero”.
D. To explain the details about being celebrities and heroes.
52. What could be inferred from Paragraph 3
A. Heroes make the world go round.
B. Heroes must believe in themselves.
C. Heroes focus on social welfare programs.
D. Heroes promote cooperation between people.
53. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Heroes and celebrities are both valued today.
B. Society doesn’t support the development of heroes.
C. The media turn ordinary celebrities into real heroes.
D. Young people don’t have the belief in their own strength.
54. How does the author advance his view that young people have the potential to be a hero
A. By defining the qualities that make a young person a hero.
B. By contrasting the achievements made by different young people.
C. By giving examples of young people who show the qualities of a hero.
D. By providing examples of qualities that have made young people famous.
55. What is the main idea of the passage
A. More heroes are needed in the world.
B. Celebrities are reported too much in the media.
C. Adults should become role models for young people.
D. Young people should believe in their ability to make a difference.
【答案】51. B 52. A 53. D 54. C 55. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章通过一些事例表明了年轻人相信自己改变世界的力量是多么的重要。
【51题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段第四句“Our modern society is terribly confused about the difference between a celebrity and a hero. (我们现代社会对名人和英雄之间的区别非常困惑)”，可知，作者说出我们对“名人和英雄的区别”很困惑，所以接下来讲到了“A celebrity is all about fame(名望)--temporary, superficial fame, usually for qualities that are easy to see: a pretty face, a great dance move. A hero, by contrast, is about character--qualities under the surface that aren’t visible until they take action. (名人的全部是名望——暂时的、表面上的名声，通常是为了容易看到的品质：漂亮的脸庞，一个伟大的舞蹈动作。相比之下，英雄是关于品格的——表面下的品质，这种品质在他们采取行动之前是看不见的)”，这是对这种区别的阐述，所以整段文章其实就在讨论名人和英雄之间的区别。故选B项。
【52题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“They truly hold our world together, through their unselfish devotion to helping others, teaching children, and protecting the environment. They don’t want fame, or glory; they just want to help. In so many ways, these unsung heroes pilot the boat in which all of us sail. (英雄让我们的世界团结在一起，他们无私的奉献，帮助别人，教育孩子，保护环境。他们不要名誉，或者荣耀。他们只是想帮忙。在很多方面，这些无名英雄引领着我们所有人航行)”可知，英雄在这个世界上发挥着积极着作用，推动着世界积极的转动。故选A项。
【53题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段中句子“What gets lost in this Young people’s sense of their own potential for heroic qualities--their own power to make a positive difference in the world. (在这里面迷失了什么 年轻人对自己的英雄潜质的认识——他们自己对世界产生积极影响的能力)”可知，年轻人在自我能力上产生了迷失，他们对自己改变世界的力量没有信心。故选D项。
【54题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段中句子“How do we help young people believe in their own power The best way is simply to share examples, of other young people who have made a difference. (我们如何帮助年轻人相信自己的力量？最好的方法就是分享其他年轻人做出有影响事情的例子)”可知，作者想用分享年轻人用自己的力量做出有影响的事的例子，来论证自己的观点。接下来两段分别列举Ryan和Barbara两位年轻人的事例，来说明年轻人具有成为英雄的潜力。再根据最后一段“The list could continue. These are but a few examples of young people who have discovered that they can build on their own energy to do something great. (这样的例子还有很多。这些只是一些年轻人的例子，他们发现自己可以依靠自己的力量做一些伟大的事情。)”可知，作者就是用举例的方式来进一步阐述自己观点。故选C项。
【55题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段最后一句“While most people understand the importance of the first two wishes, the third one leaves some folks wondering why young people’s belief in their own power is so essential. (虽然大多数人都明白前两个愿望的重要性，但第三个愿望却让一些人疑惑，为什么年轻人对自己力量的信念如此重要) ”和最后一段最后一句“These are but a few examples of young people who have discovered that they can build on their own energy to do something great. (这些只是年轻人的几个例子，他们已经发现他们可以依靠自己的力量去做一些伟大的事情) ”可知，作者开头以 “相信自己的力量”点题，结合第4题分析，段中例举了几个通过自己的力量做出改变的例子，结尾又以“自己的力量”与首段呼应，可知，整篇文章讲的是年轻人应该相信自己有能力做出有影响力有意义的事。故选D项。
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共35分）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。
My love for Rio started on a girl’s holiday in the year 2006. It was love at first sight. Six months after returning to my hometown of London I decided to leave my job as a Board Director at a public relations (PR) company, packed up everything and moved here.
Unable to continue my profession of PR without the required language fluency. I fell into buying and selling properties while enjoying everything that Rio had to offer. One thing led to another and before long, I had become a property agent and in 2010 set up In Town Property, which today is one of Rio’s top property letting and buying companies.
I’ve always had a deep love for dance and I was immediately drawn to samba. I love its exciting rhythm, and the joy and freedom it offers. On arrival I decided it would be necessary to learn Portuguese but just as important would be samba. Within my first few months living here I had begun samba lessons.
In 2011 I paraded in the Rio Carnival festival for the first time. It was a wonderful experience. I’d never felt more happiness than singing loudly as I sambaed all the way down the street. Since then I have been in the parade every year.
Over the last years, I have had the opportunity to parade with some of Rio’s top samba schools, such as Mocidade, Beija-Flor, and Império da Tijuca. In 2017, I had the great honor of dancing for Império da Tijuca on its first float (花车). It was an unbelievable experience!
I’ m so passionate about this city, carnival and samba. They bring joy to the world and I want to share my love and experience with others. I think everyone needs a chance in life to live out their dreams and can’t wait to bring this magic to you!
56. What did the author do before she moved to Rio ( no more than 10 words )
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57. What lessons did the author take at the beginning of her life in Rio ( no more than 5 words )
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58. What unbelievable experience did the author have in 2017 ( no more than 15 words )
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59. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean ( no more than 5 words )
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60. What do you like best about your city And why ( no more than 20 words )
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【答案】56. She was a Board Director at a public relations company.
57. Samba lessons.
58. She danced for a top samba school on its first float. (原句作答也可)
59. Crazy about/ Fond of/ Enthusiastic about
60. What I love best is the easygoing and friendly people here. They make the city a good place to live in.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是作者对里约热内卢的热爱以及她在这座城市的经历。
【56题详解】
考查细节理解。根据首段中的“Six months after returning to my hometown of London I decided to leave my job as a Board Director at a public relations (PR) company, packed up everything and moved here.(回到我的家乡伦敦六个月后，我决定辞去一家公关公司的董事工作，收拾好一切搬到这里来。)”可知，作者去里约回到家乡六个月后，辞去了一家公关公司的董事的工作，收拾好一切搬到了里约，由此可知，作者搬到里约前是一家公关公司的董事。故答案为She was a Board Director at a public relations company。
【57题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Within my first few months living here I had begun samba lessons.(在我住在这里的头几个月里，我开始上桑巴舞课。)”可知，作者来到里约的头几个月开始上桑巴舞课，由此可知，作者在里约生活之初上桑巴舞课。故答案为Samba lessons。
【58题详解】
考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“In 2017, I had the great honor of dancing for Império da Tijuca on its first float (花车). It was an unbelievable experience!(2017年，我很荣幸地在Império da Tijuca的第一辆花车上跳舞。这是一次难以置信的经历!)”可知，2017年作者很荣幸在Império da Tijuca的第一辆花车上跳舞，作者认为这是难以置信的经历，所以，作者在2017年难以置信的经历应是她在一所顶级桑巴舞学校的第一辆花车上跳舞。故答案为She danced for a top samba school on its first float。
【59题详解】
考查词义猜测。根据划线单词所在句子的下文“They bring joy to the world and I want to share my love and experience with others.(她们给世界带来欢乐，我想和别人分享我的爱和经历。)”可知，作者认为这座城市，桑巴舞以及狂欢节给世界带来了快乐，很想与别人分享她的爱和经历，由此可知，作者应是“喜欢”这座城，狂欢节以及桑巴舞，所以该单词的意思与“喜欢”意义相近。故答案为Crazy about/ Fond of/ Enthusiastic about。
【60题详解】
开放型题目。要求考生写出最喜欢自己城市的什么，并且写出原因，言之有理即可。例如，我最喜欢的是这里随和而友好的人。他们使这个城市成为一个居住的好地方。故答案为What I love best is the easygoing and friendly people here. They make the city a good place to live in。
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。国内某网站要开辟一专栏，邀请各地擅长英语的志愿者以vlog的形式向外国人介绍中国各个城市，帮助外国人更好地了解当代中国。你对此很感兴趣，决定写一封邮件，申请担任天津的vlog志愿者，向世界介绍天津。内容包括：
1.你对于此次活动的理解；
2.申请优势(不少于两点)；
3.你对vlog内容的策划。
注意：
1.词数不少于100；
2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Dear Sir Madam,
It’s a great pleasure to know that your website will launch a new column to introduce China to foreigners via vlog.
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Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Sincerely,
Li Jin
【答案】Dear Sir Madam,
It’s a great pleasure to know that your website will launch a new column to introduce China to foreigners via vlog.
This is a great opportunity to introduce various Chinese cities to foreigners and help them better understand contemporary China. I would like to apply to serve as a vlog volunteer in Tianjin and introduce Tianjin to the world.
First of all, being a native, I am familiar with Tianjin’s local conditions and customs, so my vlog can help foreigners get to know Tianjin’s culture and tourist attractions better. Besides, I can speak English fluently, making my vlog clear for foreigners to have a better understanding of Tianjin.
Based on local conditions and customs as well as cuisine, my vlog will use exquisite videos and beautiful music to allow foreigners to enjoy a feast of audiovisual experience, which will attract them to visit Tianjin.
I think I am qualified for the position. I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Sincerely,
Li Jin
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封邮件，申请担任天津的vlog志愿者，向世界介绍天津。
【详解】1.词汇积累
想要做某事：would like to do sth. → feel like doing sth.
此外：besides → what’s more
利用：use → take advantage of
吸引某人：attract sb. → appeal to sb.
2句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Besides, I can speak English fluently, making my vlog clear for foreigners to have a better understanding of Tianjin.
拓展句：Besides, I can speak English fluently, which can make my vlog clear for foreigners to have a better understanding of Tianjin.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Based on local conditions and customs as well as cuisine, my vlog will use exquisite videos and beautiful music to allow foreigners to enjoy a feast of audiovisual experience, which will attract them to visit Tianjin. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】I think I am qualified for the position. (运用了省略that引导的宾语从句)
听力答案1-5 BACBC 6-10 BACAB 11-15 CAABC
