赤峰市宁城县高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试
英语试题
时间：100分钟 总分：150分
第一部分 听力（略）
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
Michigan youth summer camps focus on different ideas and experiences, but all include plenty of time spent outdoors in Michigan’s beautiful countryside. These camps are fun but educational.
Summer Discovery
This summer camp is at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and offers up both academic (学术的) and social activities to help with that transition (过渡) from high school to college. The classes are small during these two-week and five-week sessions (课程). It’s open to students from 14 to 18 years old. Prices are from $4,800 to around $8,800. This camp made the top 50 list for best pre college camps.
The Road Less Traveled
This camp offers wilderness adventure, and community service with activities like backpacking, environmental studies, and wilderness medicine. The sessions last from 10 to 25 days and the camp is open to ages 12 through 19. Costs are from $2,250 to over $6,000.
Cedar Lodge
This family-run camp focuses on creating a place where kids can be themselves, meet new friends, and learn new skills. This camp offers general outdoor activities and also has a wonderful horseback riding program. This camp is good at helping kids learn riding and other skills. The camp is open to kids from eight to 16 years old. Camp prices are from $200 to $700 per week.
Michigan Tech Youth Programs
Over 70 courses help pre-teens and teens learn about different fields through hands-on, classroom, and in-the-field experiences. The classes are offered weekly, and if students want to attend several weeks, they can also have a “stay-over.” It costs $950 per week for students who stay there and $525 for students who don’t. Courses include writing, photography, robotics, engineering, outdoor adventures, and many more.
1. How much may a teenage boy spend if he wants to attend a pre-college camp
A. $4,800. B. $2,250. C. $950. D. $700.
2. Which of the following camps teaches campers horseback riding
A. Michigan Tech Youth Programs. B. The Road Less Traveled.
C. Summer Discovery. D. Cedar Lodge.
3. What do we know about Michigan Tech Youth Programs
A. They have a fixed price.
B. They offer monthly classes.
C. They provide many kinds of family activities.
D. They help to get experiences in different fields.
B
My favorite activity is playing, watching, reading, and really anything to do with basketball. A basketball court (球场) is where I feel most at home.
As I see it, it’s wildly popular in the US and its athletes are extremely recognizable, because it’s the one sport where an athlete’s face is not covered up by a football helmet (头盔) or baseball hat. My favorite time and place is anywhere and anytime. I prefer indoors, although it can be played outdoors. Many people often play in a driveway at home, but the best is always against someone on a court.
I started playing basketball because of my favorite player, Shaquille O’Neal. He was a huge, unstoppable player. When I was 11 years old, I decided to go outside to the family basketball hoop (球框) and take a shot (投球). This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! And I’ve been in love with this sport ever since!
I learned a long time ago that very few people are going to have the love of this game that I do. I’ve always understood that in this area, for the most part, I am alone. Especially coming from the state of Texas, where football is king.
I’m not the best of players. When I do good things on court, I know it’s because I can make up for my lack (缺乏) of athleticism by being a student of the game. I’ve never missed a training day. I don’t worry about school, family, or problems. I think about what’s in front of me, and how I can get the basketball in the hoop.
Playing, watching, and reading about basketball fills me with a sense of enjoyment that I truly do feel that very few people can match.
4. What does the author think of basketball
A It should be played indoors. B. It has won popularity in the US.
C. It is more dangerous than other sports. D. It has become a game for huge people.
5. How did the author feel after his first shot
A. Very nervous. B. Truly tired. C. Really excited. D. Quite free.
6. What do we know about the author as a basketball player
A. He is happy to improve himself through hard work.
B. He really enjoys playing basketball alone.
C. He would rather be a football player.
D. He is on Shaquille O’Neal’s team.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Life lessons from playing basketball B. My road to being a basketball player
C. Changes in my basketball dream D. My great love of basketball
C
Two high-speed train companies, Eurostar and Thalys, are joining forces to create a single rail company that will serve five countries (the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany) across Europe after the European Commission agreed on the merger (合并) on Tuesday.
It was first planned in 2019 but the pandemic (大流行病) caused ticket sales to drop overnight in 2020, pushing back the project. Both companies were going out of business. “By merging Eurostar and Thalys, we are able to face the challenge of the environmental problems and the pandemic,” president of French train company SNCF Guillaume Pepy said.
Pepy added that the creation of a European high-speed rail company gives 18.5 million passengers an attractive alternative (可供选择的事物) to the road and air transport. Known as Project Green Speed, one of the goals of the merger is to increase passenger numbers to 30 million a year by 2030. It also hopes to use more green power in its trains.
Sophie Dutordoir, CEO of Belgian rail company SNCB and chairman of the board for Thalys also said the merger could only be good for passengers. “This merger project is based on the common belief that trains are the fastest, easiest and safest way to travel in Europe — now more than ever. The main advantages for passengers will be better scheduling and ticketing. It will be easier for passengers to, for example, take a Eurostar service to Paris then connect with a Thalys service to travel on to Germany.”
In the future, there would also be services that run all the way through from London served by Eurostar to cities served by Thalys, including Cologne or Frankfurt. But all UK travelers will have to pass through the border (边境) control before getting on the train. It means that these stations will have to add many data processing terminals (数据处理终端). It would be an arduous task and could take a long time to complete.
8. What happened to Eurostar and Thalys in 2020
A. They merged into one company.
B. They faced serious business difficulties.
C. They built a new high-speed railway across Europe.
D. They failed to get official support from the European Commission.
9. What is one of the goals of the project
A. To increase train speed by 18.5%.
B. To offer free service to European passengers.
C. To serve 30 million passengers a year by 2030.
D. To produce green power for European train companies.
10. What did Sophie think of the project
A. It will lead to new environmental problems.
B It will encourage more foreign tourists to visit Europe.
C. It will improve the development of air transport in Europe.
D. It will make train travel easier between five European countries.
11. What does the underlined word “arduous” in the last paragraph mean
A. Difficult. B. Dangerous. C. Impossible. D. Obvious.
D
The levees (防洪堤) that protect New Orleans held up against Hurricane Ida’s fury (猛烈), passing their first big test since Hurricane Katrina that struck 16 years ago. The government spent billions of dollars to upgrade the city’s levee system which had failed before Katrina. But the effort couldn’t spare some neighboring communities from Ida’s terrible storm surge (风暴潮).
Many people living in LaPlace, located 25 miles west of New Orleans, had to be rescued from rising floodwaters. Marcie Jacob Hebert ran away before Ida. But she has no doubt that the storm flooded her LaPlace home. Her house didn’t flood during Katrina. But it took on nearly two feet of water during Hurricane Isaac in 2012. “We didn’t have these problems until everybody else’s levees worked,” said Hebert, 46. “It may not be the only cause, but I sure do think it makes a difference.”
Gov. John Bel Edwards said a recent survey of levees across Louisiana showed they did exactly what they were for and held the water out. “We don’t believe there is a single levee anywhere now that actually broke or failed. There were only a few smaller levees in New Orleans that failed,” Edwards said.
After Katrina, the government spent $14.5 billion on projects designed to improve protection from storm surge and flooding in New Orleans and nearby areas. The system is a 130-mile ring built to hold out storm surge of about 30 feet. In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina produced a storm surge that flooded about four-fifths of the city, causing over 1,800 deaths.
Work recently began on a levee project to protect LaPlace and other communities outside New Orleans’ levee system. That project will be completed in 2024.
“I’m glad they’re building us a levee, but I worry about what happens to the next group further to the west,” Hebert said. “The water has got to go somewhere no matter how many levee systems are built. We can’t just keep moving it from person to person, place to place.”
12. What is the reason for the flooding in LaPlace according to Hebert
A. Heavy rainfall. B. Weather change. C. Levees breaking. D. Nearby levees.
13. What does Edwards think of the flood protection system in New Orleans
A It costs too much. B. It may cause danger.
C. It is generally satisfying. D. It badly needs improvements.
14. What does the author want to do in paragraph 4
A. Provide some helpful suggestions. B. Offer some background information.
C. Introduce a new topic for discussion. D. Discuss the causes of the problem.
15. Which of the following would Hebert most probably agree with
A. Levees cannot completely solve the problem.
B Some locals had better move away from LaPlace.
C. The levee project in LaPlace won’t be finished on time.
D. It is a mistake to build a levee system for locals in LaPlace.
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。
You can picture it already: relaxing with your closest friends and exploring new exciting destinations. All the while you’re enjoying great food and making fantastic memories (回忆). ___16___ Use our tips (建议) to plan a trip with friends where you’ll come home not only relaxed but closer than ever.
___17___ Slow down and honestly discuss what everyone hopes to get out of the vacation before booking anything. Talk about where you’d like to go and how long a vacation is OK for all. Will you be together all of the time ___18___ Will there be one or two main planning leaders Make sure everyone plays a part in planning the vacation.
Have the money talk. No one likes the uncomfortable talk about how the money is going to work, but it is a necessary part of planning. ___19___ So it’s best to have honest conversations about money. Try to come to some common ground when planning a budget (预算) for accommodations, visiting attractions, meals out, and activities.
Stay safe. While you don’t have to be with the group every minute of your trip, agree to stay accountable (负有责任的) to each other for everyone’s safety. That means no leaving without telling the group where you’re going. ___20___ Look out for one another and use common sense so everyone stays safe.
A. Have a full discussion.
B. Do you enjoy traveling alone
C. Will there be days to explore separately
D. People often have different ideas when it comes to money.
E. Be sure everyone has each other’s contact information on their phones.
F. Having a travel adviser would be easier than doing all the booking yourself.
G. However, traveling with your closest friends sometimes can be a terrible experience.
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。
American runner Isaiah Jewett took a deep breath. Entering the final stage of the men’s 800-meter semifinal race. Jewett ____21____ to finish in the top two and make it to the finals. And he was in the best possible position to achieve his aim.
“I was like ‘Okay, there’s a ____22____ to do this. Let’s do this,’” Jewett said.
That is when something unexpected ____23____. When Jewett got to the turn, Botswana runner Nijel Amos tripped (绊倒) him from behind.
“It was ____24____. I didn’t even believe it was me even though I was on the ground,” Jewett said. “I felt so ____25____.”
For Jewett though, showing good sportsmanship was more ____26____ than winning a medal. Growing up, he was exposed (使接触) to the world of anime (动画), which taught him valuable ____27____ such as never giving up and always finishing a race.
That is exactly what Jewett did with Amos.
“I just ____28____ that he was sad, and I shut off how I was feeling. I knew I couldn’t help him in any way but I ____29____ to do the best I could.” Jewett said.
After the _____30_____, Jewett got up and helped Amos to his feet. Amos apologized for his _____31_____, and Jewett put his arm around his competitor.
“Hey man, let’s _____32_____ this race together; we’re not done yet,” Jewett told Amos. _____33_____ , they crossed the finish line.
“It’s okay to compete but it’s also important to show that you’re a _____34_____. That’s the way you show your heroism by _____35_____ each other along the way and finishing the race together,” Jewett said.
21.
A. remembered B. expected C. asked D. agreed
22.
A. chance B. reason C. plan D. choice
23.
A. returned B. changed C. disappeared D. happened
24.
A. surprising B. exciting C. challenging D. boring
25.
A. tired B. lonely C. sad D. shy
26.
A. difficult B. interesting C. dangerous D. important
27.
A. information B. lessons C. knowledge D. skills
28.
A. saw B. imagined C. hoped D. promised
29.
A. seemed B. required C. wanted D. regretted
30.
A. journey B. game C. talk D. fall
31
A. failure B. mistake C. decision D. question
32.
A. finish B. hold C. enter D. begin
33.
A. Again B. Still C. Together D. Also
34.
A. winner B. competitor C. runner D. hero
35.
A. attracting B. helping C. following D. thanking
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is not every day that scientists explore a beautifully protected ancient forest deep inside a sinkhole (落水洞).
Such a ___36___ (discover) was made in a wonderful karst mountain range in Guangxi when a team of explorers ___37___ (enter) the 192-metre-deep sinkhole on May 6 and found a forest that had towering trees.
The sinkhole also had other plants ___38___ were “shoulder-height”, said Chen Lixin, the leader of the research team, in an interview. Chen added that he would not be ___39___ (surprise) if undiscovered plants and animals lived in the sinkhole.
Apart from being deep, the sinkhole is 306 metres long ___40___ 150 metres wide, meaning it can ___41___ (see) as a large sinkhole.
The scientists said the forest was an ancient woodland and it had probably never been disturbed (打扰) by human activity. These types ___42___ woodlands can be extremely important because they form an ecosystem (生态系统) without human influence.
China is home to the world’s deepest sinkhole, Xiaozhai Tiankeng, which is 662 metres deep and was ___43___ (main) caused by a great underground river that still runs below the natural wonder.
In the Bahamas, Dean’s Blue Hole is another sinkhole famous for ___44___ (it) natural environment, making it one of the world’s top tourist ___45___ (destination).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华,最近在某国外论坛上看到一位名叫 Frank 的英国学生发的帖子,他提到自己喜欢中国文化,计划下个月到北京旅游,而且希望找一名中国学生做导游,你有意向帮助他。请你根据所给要点用英文给他写一封电子邮件。内容要求:
1. 写信目的; 2. 你的计划; 3. 期待回复.
注意: 写作词数应为 80 左右;
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Billie Jean was always full of energy (精力)! One morning, Billie Jean’s friend Susan asked her: “Do you want to play tennis You’ll love it!”
Tennis sounded exciting! That evening, Billie Jean asked her father, “What’s the best sport for a girl ”
Her dad had a think. “Tennis, of course!”
She felt excited. Maybe this “tennis” was the sport for her!
The next weekend, Susan took Billie Jean to the Virginia Country Club. It was a really great place!
There were beautiful gardens and ladies wearing white tennis dresses. She felt quite out of place in her baggy T-shirt and shorts!
But her nervousness disappeared when she got out onto the sunny tennis court (网球场). Susan handed her a strange thing that looked like a net.
“This is a racket (球拍). You hit a ball with it!”
Susan lobbed (发高球) a yellow ball at her. Billie Jean hit her racket as hard as she could. Her friend showed her how tennis should be played. They did their best to hit the ball over the net in the middle of the court. Billie Jean spent more time hitting the air than she did hitting the ball — but she loved playing tennis anyway!
Buying a racket was unaffordable for her family. From that day on, Billie Jean asked people in the neighborhood about any jobs she could do. Finally, Billie Jean bought a little wooden racket.
“Can we go to the Virginia Country Club to play ” she asked.
Her mom said, “We can’t afford it, love. What about the public courts at Houghton Park ”
Billie Jean quickly agreed! When she arrived at the park, she saw an old man waiting by the tennis court.
“I’m Clyde!” he said. “Do you want some tennis lessons ”
Billie Jean was worried. “Yes...but I don’t have any money.”
The man just smiled. “It’s free! Come on in!”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
This was only the second time that Billie Jean had tried to play tennis.
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Clyde said with a smile, “Billie Jean, with hard work, you can be a champion.”
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________赤峰市宁城县高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试
英语试题
时间：100分钟 总分：150分
第一部分 听力（略）
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
Michigan youth summer camps focus on different ideas and experiences, but all include plenty of time spent outdoors in Michigan’s beautiful countryside. These camps are fun but educational.
Summer Discovery
This summer camp is at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and offers up both academic (学术的) and social activities to help with that transition (过渡) from high school to college. The classes are small during these two-week and five-week sessions (课程). It’s open to students from 14 to 18 years old. Prices are from $4,800 to around $8,800. This camp made the top 50 list for best pre college camps.
The Road Less Traveled
This camp offers wilderness adventure, and community service with activities like backpacking, environmental studies, and wilderness medicine. The sessions last from 10 to 25 days and the camp is open to ages 12 through 19. Costs are from $2,250 to over $6,000.
Cedar Lodge
This family-run camp focuses on creating a place where kids can be themselves, meet new friends, and learn new skills. This camp offers general outdoor activities and also has a wonderful horseback riding program. This camp is good at helping kids learn riding and other skills. The camp is open to kids from eight to 16 years old. Camp prices are from $200 to $700 per week.
Michigan Tech Youth Programs
Over 70 courses help pre-teens and teens learn about different fields through hands-on, classroom, and in-the-field experiences. The classes are offered weekly, and if students want to attend several weeks, they can also have a “stay-over.” It costs $950 per week for students who stay there and $525 for students who don’t. Courses include writing, photography, robotics, engineering, outdoor adventures, and many more.
1. How much may a teenage boy spend if he wants to attend a pre-college camp
A. $4,800. B. $2,250. C. $950. D. $700.
2. Which of the following camps teaches campers horseback riding
A. Michigan Tech Youth Programs. B. The Road Less Traveled.
C. Summer Discovery. D. Cedar Lodge.
3. What do we know about Michigan Tech Youth Programs
A. They have a fixed price.
B. They offer monthly classes.
C. They provide many kinds of family activities.
D. They help to get experiences in different fields.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了密歇根州一些青年夏令营。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Summer Discovery部分“It’s open to students from 14 to 18 years old. Prices are from $4,800 to around $8,800. This camp made the top 50 list for best pre-college camps. (它对14至18岁的学生开放。价格从4800美元到8800美元左右。这个营地成为最佳大学预科营地的前50名)”可知，想要参加大学预科营地的孩子需要付至少4800美元。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cedar Lodge部分“This camp offers general outdoor activities and also has a wonderful horseback riding program. (这个夏令营提供一般的户外活动，也有很棒的马术活动)”可知，在Cedar Lodge夏令营，孩子们可以学习骑马。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Michigan Tech Youth Programs部分“Over 70 courses help pre-teens and teens learn about different fields through hands-on, classroom, and in-the-field experiences. (超过70门课程帮助学龄前儿童和青少年通过动手、课堂和实地体验了解不同领域)”可知，Michigan Tech Youth Programs可以帮助孩子们获得不同领域的体验。故选D。
B
My favorite activity is playing, watching, reading, and really anything to do with basketball. A basketball court (球场) is where I feel most at home.
As I see it, it’s wildly popular in the US and its athletes are extremely recognizable, because it’s the one sport where an athlete’s face is not covered up by a football helmet (头盔) or baseball hat. My favorite time and place is anywhere and anytime. I prefer indoors, although it can be played outdoors. Many people often play in a driveway at home, but the best is always against someone on a court.
I started playing basketball because of my favorite player, Shaquille O’Neal. He was a huge, unstoppable player. When I was 11 years old, I decided to go outside to the family basketball hoop (球框) and take a shot (投球). This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! And I’ve been in love with this sport ever since!
I learned a long time ago that very few people are going to have the love of this game that I do. I’ve always understood that in this area, for the most part, I am alone. Especially coming from the state of Texas, where football is king.
I’m not the best of players. When I do good things on court, I know it’s because I can make up for my lack (缺乏) of athleticism by being a student of the game. I’ve never missed a training day. I don’t worry about school, family, or problems. I think about what’s in front of me, and how I can get the basketball in the hoop.
Playing, watching, and reading about basketball fills me with a sense of enjoyment that I truly do feel that very few people can match.
4. What does the author think of basketball
A. It should be played indoors. B. It has won popularity in the US.
C. It is more dangerous than other sports. D. It has become a game for huge people.
5. How did the author feel after his first shot
A. Very nervous. B. Truly tired. C. Really excited. D. Quite free.
6. What do we know about the author as a basketball player
A. He is happy to improve himself through hard work.
B. He really enjoys playing basketball alone.
C He would rather be a football player.
D. He is on Shaquille O’Neal’s team.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Life lessons from playing basketball B. My road to being a basketball player
C. Changes in my basketball dream D. My great love of basketball
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者对于篮球的热爱。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“As I see it, it’s wildly popular in the US and its athletes are extremely recognizable (在我看来，它在美国非常受欢迎，它的运动员也非常知名)”可知，作者认为篮球在美国很受欢迎。故选B项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! (这是我第一次投篮。我永远不会忘记我的第一次投篮。这太完美了。感觉太棒了！)”可知，作者第一次投篮后感觉很兴奋。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“I’m not the best of players. When I do good things on court, I know it’s because I can make up for my lack (缺乏) of athleticism by being a student of the game. I’ve never missed a training day. (我不是最好的球员。当我在球场上做得好时，我知道这是因为我可以通过学习比赛来弥补我运动能力的不足。我从来没有错过一个训练日。)”可知，作者谦虚好学，从没错过训练日，作为篮球运动员，作者乐于通过努力来提高自己。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“A basketball court (球场) is where I feel most at home. (篮球场是我最自在的地方)”、第三段“This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! And I’ve been in love with this sport ever since! (这是我第一次投篮。我永远不会忘记我的第一次投篮。这太完美了。感觉太棒了！从那以后我就爱上了这项运动！)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者对于篮球的热爱，所以“我对篮球的热爱”可以作为文章标题。故选D项。
C
Two high-speed train companies, Eurostar and Thalys, are joining forces to create a single rail company that will serve five countries (the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany) across Europe after the European Commission agreed on the merger (合并) on Tuesday.
It was first planned in 2019 but the pandemic (大流行病) caused ticket sales to drop overnight in 2020 pushing back the project. Both companies were going out of business. “By merging Eurostar and Thalys, we are able to face the challenge of the environmental problems and the pandemic,” president of French train company SNCF Guillaume Pepy said.
Pepy added that the creation of a European high-speed rail company gives 18.5 million passengers an attractive alternative (可供选择的事物) to the road and air transport. Known as Project Green Speed, one of the goals of the merger is to increase passenger numbers to 30 million a year by 2030. It also hopes to use more green power in its trains.
Sophie Dutordoir, CEO of Belgian rail company SNCB and chairman of the board for Thalys also said the merger could only be good for passengers. “This merger project is based on the common belief that trains are the fastest, easiest and safest way to travel in Europe — now more than ever. The main advantages for passengers will be better scheduling and ticketing. It will be easier for passengers to, for example, take a Eurostar service to Paris then connect with a Thalys service to travel on to Germany.”
In the future, there would also be services that run all the way through from London served by Eurostar to cities served by Thalys, including Cologne or Frankfurt. But all UK travelers will have to pass through the border (边境) control before getting on the train. It means that these stations will have to add many data processing terminals (数据处理终端). It would be an arduous task and could take a long time to complete.
8. What happened to Eurostar and Thalys in 2020
A. They merged into one company.
B. They faced serious business difficulties.
C. They built a new high-speed railway across Europe.
D. They failed to get official support from the European Commission.
9. What is one of the goals of the project
A. To increase train speed by 18.5%.
B. To offer free service to European passengers.
C. To serve 30 million passengers a year by 2030.
D. To produce green power for European train companies.
10. What did Sophie think of the project
A. It will lead to new environmental problems.
B. It will encourage more foreign tourists to visit Europe.
C. It will improve the development of air transport in Europe.
D. It will make train travel easier between five European countries.
11. What does the underlined word “arduous” in the last paragraph mean
A. Difficult. B. Dangerous. C. Impossible. D. Obvious.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了欧洲之星和泰雷兹两家高速列车公司将联手创建一家铁路公司，该项目将为欧洲五个国家的乘客提供便利。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“It was first planned in 2019 but the pandemic (大流行病) caused ticket sales to drop overnight in 2020, pushing back the project. Both companies were going out of business.(它最初计划于2019年，但大流行病导致2020年门票销售一夜之间下降，推迟了该项目。两家公司都要倒闭了)”可知，2020年，两家公司都要倒闭了，面临着严重的商业困难。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Known as Project Green Speed, one of the goals of the merger is to increase passenger numbers to 30 million a year by 2030.(被称为“绿色速度项目”的合并目标之一是到2030年将乘客人数增加到每年3000万)”可知，这个项目的目标之一是到2030年，每年为3000万乘客提供服务。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Two high-speed train companies, Eurostar and Thalys, are joining forces to create a single rail company that will serve five countries (the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany) across Europe after the European Commission agreed on the merger (合并) on Tuesday.(在欧盟委员会周二同意合并后，欧洲之星和泰雷兹两家高速列车公司将联手创建一家铁路公司，为欧洲五个国家（英国、法国、比利时、荷兰和德国）提供服务)”以及第四段“Sophie Dutordoir, CEO of Belgian rail company SNCB and chairman of the board for Thalys also said the merger could only be good for passengers. “This merger project is based on the common belief that trains are the fastest, easiest and safest way to travel in Europe — now more than ever. The main advantages for passengers will be better scheduling and ticketing. It will be easier for passengers to, for example, take a Eurostar service to Paris then connect with a Thalys service to travel on to Germany.”(比利时铁路公司SNCB首席执行官、泰雷兹公司董事会主席Sophie Dutordir也表示，合并只会对乘客有利。“这一合并项目基于一个共同的信念，即火车是欧洲最快、最简单、最安全的旅行方式，现在比以往任何时候都更容易。乘客的主要优势将是更好的日程安排和票务。例如，乘客将更容易乘坐欧洲之星服务前往巴黎，然后与泰雷兹服务连接前往德国。”)”可知，Sophie认为这一项目会对乘客有利，乘客可以获得更好的日程安排和票务，即这个项目将会使得五个欧洲国家之间的火车旅行更加方便。故选D项。
【11题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段“It means that these stations will have to add many data processing terminals (数据处理终端). It would be an arduous task and could take a long time to complete.(这意味着这些站点将不得不添加许多数据处理终端。这将是一项arduous任务，可能需要很长时间才能完成)”可知，这项任务还需要很长时间才能完成，推测任务是艰难的，划线单词表示“艰难的”，与difficult同义。故选A项。
D
The levees (防洪堤) that protect New Orleans held up against Hurricane Ida’s fury (猛烈), passing their first big test since Hurricane Katrina that struck 16 years ago. The government spent billions of dollars to upgrade the city’s levee system which had failed before Katrina. But the effort couldn’t spare some neighboring communities from Ida’s terrible storm surge (风暴潮).
Many people living in LaPlace, located 25 miles west of New Orleans, had to be rescued from rising floodwaters. Marcie Jacob Hebert ran away before Ida. But she has no doubt that the storm flooded her LaPlace home. Her house didn’t flood during Katrina. But it took on nearly two feet of water during Hurricane Isaac in 2012. “We didn’t have these problems until everybody else’s levees worked,” said Hebert, 46. “It may not be the only cause, but I sure do think it makes a difference.”
Gov. John Bel Edwards said a recent survey of levees across Louisiana showed they did exactly what they were for and held the water out. “We don’t believe there is a single levee anywhere now that actually broke or failed. There were only a few smaller levees in New Orleans that failed,” Edwards said.
After Katrina, the government spent $14.5 billion on projects designed to improve protection from storm surge and flooding in New Orleans and nearby areas. The system is a 130-mile ring built to hold out storm surge of about 30 feet. In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina produced a storm surge that flooded about four-fifths of the city, causing over 1,800 deaths.
Work recently began on a levee project to protect LaPlace and other communities outside New Orleans’ levee system. That project will be completed in 2024.
“I’m glad they’re building us a levee, but I worry about what happens to the next group further to the west,” Hebert said. “The water has got to go somewhere no matter how many levee systems are built. We can’t just keep moving it from person to person, place to place.”
12. What is the reason for the flooding in LaPlace according to Hebert
A. Heavy rainfall. B. Weather change. C. Levees breaking. D. Nearby levees.
13. What does Edwards think of the flood protection system in New Orleans
A. It costs too much. B. It may cause danger.
C. It is generally satisfying. D. It badly needs improvements.
14. What does the author want to do in paragraph 4
A. Provide some helpful suggestions. B. Offer some background information.
C. Introduce a new topic for discussion. D. Discuss the causes of the problem.
15. Which of the following would Hebert most probably agree with
A. Levees cannot completely solve the problem.
B. Some locals had better move away from LaPlace.
C. The levee project in LaPlace won’t be finished on time.
D. It is a mistake to build a levee system for locals in LaPlace.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要讲述了奥尔良的堤坝并没有完全阻挡洪水。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中““We didn’t have these problems until everybody else’s levees worked,” said Hebert, 46. “It may not be the only cause, but I sure do think it makes a difference.”(46岁的赫伯特说: “直到其他人的堤坝开始工作，我们才有了这些问题。”“这可能不是唯一的原因，但我确实认为它起到了作用。”)”可知，Hebert认为附近的堤坝导致了洪水，故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Gov. John Bel Edwards said a recent survey of levees across Louisiana showed they did exactly what they were for and held the water out. “We don’t believe there is a single levee anywhere now that actually broke or failed. There were only a few smaller levees in New Orleans that failed,” Edwards said.(州长约翰·贝尔·爱德华斯表示，最近对路易斯安那州各地堤坝的调查显示，堤坝的作用恰到好处，挡住了洪水。“我们不认为现在哪里有一座堤坝真的崩溃了。在新奥尔良只有少数较小的堤坝失败了。”)”可推知，Edwards认为新奥尔良的洪水保护系统总的来说还是令人满意的。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“After Katrina, the government spent $14.5 billion on projects designed to improve protection from storm surge and flooding in New Orleans and nearby areas. The system is a 130-mile ring built to hold out storm surge of about 30 feet. In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina produced a storm surge that flooded about four-fifths of the city, causing over 1,800 deaths.(卡特里娜飓风过后，美国政府斥资145亿美元用于改善新奥尔良及其附近地区防御风暴潮和洪水的工程。该系统是一个130英里长的环形结构，可以抵御约30英尺的风暴潮。2005年8月，飓风卡特里娜引发的风暴潮淹没了该市约五分之四的地区，造成1800多人死亡。)”可知，第四段介绍了一些用于防洪堤建设的费用，以及曾经发生过的洪水导致的伤亡事件，由此可推知，第四段主要是提供一些背景信息，故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段Hebert所说的话“The water has got to go somewhere no matter how many levee systems are built. We can’t just keep moving it from person to person, place to place.(不管建造多少堤坝系统，水总要流到某个地方。我们不能一直把它从一个人转移到另一个地方)”可知，虽然人们一直在修建防洪堤，但这并不是完美且及时的解决问题，人们不能一直搬迁，由此可推知，防洪堤并不是解决洪水问题的最佳选择，故选A。
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。
You can picture it already: relaxing with your closest friends and exploring new exciting destinations. All the while you’re enjoying great food and making fantastic memories (回忆). ___16___ Use our tips (建议) to plan a trip with friends where you’ll come home not only relaxed but closer than ever.
___17___ Slow down and honestly discuss what everyone hopes to get out of the vacation before booking anything. Talk about where you’d like to go and how long a vacation is OK for all. Will you be together all of the time ___18___ Will there be one or two main planning leaders Make sure everyone plays a part in planning the vacation.
Have the money talk. No one likes the uncomfortable talk about how the money is going to work, but it is a necessary part of planning. ___19___ So it’s best to have honest conversations about money. Try to come to some common ground when planning a budget (预算) for accommodations, visiting attractions, meals out, and activities.
Stay safe. While you don’t have to be with the group every minute of your trip, agree to stay accountable (负有责任的) to each other for everyone’s safety. That means no leaving without telling the group where you’re going. ___20___ Look out for one another and use common sense so everyone stays safe.
A. Have a full discussion.
B. Do you enjoy traveling alone
C. Will there be days to explore separately
D. People often have different ideas when it comes to money.
E. Be sure everyone has each other’s contact information on their phones.
F. Having a travel adviser would be easier than doing all the booking yourself.
G. However, traveling with your closest friends sometimes can be a terrible experience.
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何规划与朋友的旅行的方法。
【16题详解】
下文“Use our tips (建议) to plan a trip with friends where you’ll come home not only relaxed but closer than ever.(使用我们的建议，计划一个与朋友的旅行，你回家不仅放松，而且比以往任何时候都更亲密。)”和下文具体介绍了如何规划与朋友一起旅行的建议，可知这空应说明与朋友的旅行并不是那么愉快，才会需要一些规划，G项“然而，和你最亲密的朋友一起旅行有时会是一段可怕的经历。”符合，故选G。
【17题详解】
此处是本段中心句，根据下文“Slow down and honestly discuss what everyone hopes to get out of the vacation before booking anything. Talk about where you’d like to go and how long a vacation is OK for all. (在预订任何东西之前，放慢脚步，诚实地讨论每个人希望从假期中得到什么。谈论一下你想去哪里，一个假期有多长对所有人来说都是可以。)”可知，作者建议在和朋友开始旅行前需要进行沟通讨论，A项“有一个全面的沟通”能概括本段内容，故选A。
【18题详解】
根据上文的“Will you be together all of the time (你们会一直在一起吗？)”和下文中的“Will there be one or two main planning leaders (会有一个或两个主要的计划领导人吗？)”可知，空处也应是问句，即有关旅行具体安排的问句，C项“会有单独探索的时间吗？”符合，故选C。
【19题详解】
根据本段中心句“Have the money talk.(谈谈钱的事。)”可知，本段作者主要建议读者与朋友认真讨论旅游的预算，D项“当涉及到金钱时，人们往往有不同的想法。”符合，和下文“So it’s best to have honest conversations about money.(所以最好还是坦诚地谈谈钱的问题。)”构成因果关系，故选D。
【20题详解】
根据本段主题句“Stay safe. (注意安全)”可知，作者在本段建议读者在规划与朋友的旅行时要注意安全，E项“确保每个人的手机里都有对方的联系方式。”符合，是注意安全需要做的事，故选E。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
American runner Isaiah Jewett took a deep breath. Entering the final stage of the men’s 800-meter semifinal race. Jewett ____21____ to finish in the top two and make it to the finals. And he was in the best possible position to achieve his aim.
“I was like ‘Okay, there’s a ____22____ to do this. Let’s do this,’” Jewett said.
That is when something unexpected ____23____. When Jewett got to the turn, Botswana runner Nijel Amos tripped (绊倒) him from behind.
“It was ____24____. I didn’t even believe it was me even though I was on the ground,” Jewett said. “I felt so ____25____.”
For Jewett though, showing good sportsmanship was more ____26____ than winning a medal. Growing up, he was exposed (使接触) to the world of anime (动画), which taught him valuable ____27____ such as never giving up and always finishing a race.
That is exactly what Jewett did with Amos.
“I just ____28____ that he was sad, and I shut off how I was feeling. I knew I couldn’t help him in any way but I ____29____ to do the best I could.” Jewett said.
After the _____30_____, Jewett got up and helped Amos to his feet. Amos apologized for his _____31_____, and Jewett put his arm around his competitor.
“Hey man, let’s _____32_____ this race together; we’re not done yet,” Jewett told Amos. _____33_____ , they crossed the finish line.
“It’s okay to compete but it’s also important to show that you’re a _____34_____. That’s the way you show your heroism by _____35_____ each other along the way and finishing the race together,” Jewett said.
21.
A. remembered B. expected C. asked D. agreed
22.
A. chance B. reason C. plan D. choice
23.
A. returned B. changed C. disappeared D. happened
24.
A surprising B. exciting C. challenging D. boring
25.
A. tired B. lonely C. sad D. shy
26.
A. difficult B. interesting C. dangerous D. important
27.
A. information B. lessons C. knowledge D. skills
28.
A. saw B. imagined C. hoped D. promised
29.
A. seemed B. required C. wanted D. regretted
30.
A. journey B. game C. talk D. fall
31.
A. failure B. mistake C. decision D. question
32.
A. finish B. hold C. enter D. begin
33.
A. Again B. Still C. Together D. Also
34.
A. winner B. competitor C. runner D. hero
35.
A. attracting B. helping C. following D. thanking
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了美国跑步选手朱伊特在男子800米半决赛中被绊倒，但他展现出了体育精神，他帮助绊倒自己的另一名选手阿莫斯站起，来并鼓励他和自己一起完成了比赛。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：朱伊特期待能进入前两名，进入决赛。A. remembered记得；B. expected期待；C. asked问；D. agreed同意。根据句中“to finish in the top two and make it to the finals”和下文“to achieve his aim”可知，朱伊特期待能取得好成绩，进入决赛。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我当时想，“好吧，这是一个机会。让我们开始吧。”。A. chance机会；B. reason原因；C. plan计划；D. choice选择。根据第一段中“he was in the best possible position to achieve his aim.”和句中“I was like ‘Okay...”可推知，朱伊特认为自己有机会赢得比赛。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在这时，意想不到的事情发生了。A. returned返回；B. changed改变；C. disappeared消失；D. happened发生。根据句中“something unexpected”和下文“Botswana runner Nijel Amos tripped (绊倒) him from behind.”可知，意外发生了。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这很令人惊讶。A. surprising令人惊讶的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. challenging具有挑战性的；D. boring无聊的。根据下文“I didn’t even believe it...”可知，朱伊特不相信自己被绊倒，感到非常吃惊。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感到很难过。A. tired疲劳的；B. lonely孤独的；C. sad悲伤的；D. shy害羞的。根据上文可知，朱伊特很想赢得比赛，并且认为自己有机会实现目标，但现在被其他选手绊倒，失去了赢得比赛的可能，所以他会感到难过。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但对朱伊特来说，表现出良好的体育精神比赢得奖牌更重要。A. difficult困难的；B. interesting有趣的；C. dangerous危险的；D. important重要的。根据句中“showing good sportsmanship was more...”和下文“It’s okay to compete but it’s also important to show that you’re a 14 .”可推知，朱伊特认为体育精神比赢得比赛更重要。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在成长过程中，他接触到了动漫世界，动漫给了他宝贵的教训，比如永不放弃，永远要完成比赛。A. information信息；B. lessons教训；C. knowledge知识；D. skills技能。根据句中“such as never giving up and always finishing a race”可知，这是他从动漫中学到的宝贵的教训。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我看到他很伤心，我压抑了自己的感受。A. saw看到；B. imagined想象；C. hoped希望；D. promised承诺。根据句中“he was sad”可知，这是朱伊特所看到的事情。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我知道我在任何方面都帮不了他，但我想尽我所能。A. seemed似乎；B. required要求；C. wanted想要；D. regretted后悔。根据句中“to do the best”和下文“After the 10 , Jewett got up and helped Amos to his feet.”可知，帮助阿莫斯是朱伊特想要去做的事情。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：摔了一跤后，朱伊特站了起来，扶着阿莫斯站了起来。A. journey旅程；B. game游戏；C. talk谈话；D. fall跌倒。根据句中“Jewett got up”可知，摔倒后朱伊特站了起来。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：阿莫斯为自己的错误道歉，朱伊特搂住了他的竞争对手。A. failure失败；B. mistake错误；C. decision决定；D. question问题。根据第三段中“When Jewett got to the turn, Botswana runner Nijel Amos tripped (绊倒) him from behind.”可知，是阿莫斯绊倒了朱伊特，所以阿莫斯为自己的错误道歉。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：嘿，伙计，让我们一起完成这场比赛。A. finish完成；B. hold持有；C. enter进入；D. begin开始。根据下文“we’re not done yet”和“they crossed the finish line”可知，朱伊特让阿莫斯和他一起完成比赛。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们一起冲过了终点线。A. Again再一次；B. Still仍然；C. Together一起；D. Also也。根据上文“let’s 12 this race together”可知，他们是一起冲过终点线。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：参加比赛是可以的，但展示你是一名英雄也很重要。A. winner获胜者；B. competitor竞争者；C. runner跑步者；D. hero英雄。根据下文“That’s the way you show your heroism”可知，朱伊特认为要展示自己英勇的一面。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这就是你通过互相帮助和一起完成比赛来展示你的英雄主义的方式。A. attracting吸引；B. helping帮助；C. following跟随；D. thanking感谢。根据上文可知，尽管朱伊特被阿莫斯绊倒并失去了赢得比赛的可能，但他还是帮助了阿莫斯并和他一起冲过了终点，通过帮助阿莫斯展示了自己英勇的一面。故选B项。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is not every day that scientists explore a beautifully protected ancient forest deep inside a sinkhole (落水洞).
Such a ___36___ (discover) was made in a wonderful karst mountain range in Guangxi when a team of explorers ___37___ (enter) the 192-metre-deep sinkhole on May 6 and found a forest that had towering trees.
The sinkhole also had other plants ___38___ were “shoulder-height”, said Chen Lixin, the leader of the research team, in an interview. Chen added that he would not be ___39___ (surprise) if undiscovered plants and animals lived in the sinkhole.
Apart from being deep, the sinkhole is 306 metres long ___40___ 150 metres wide, meaning it can ___41___ (see) as a large sinkhole.
The scientists said the forest was an ancient woodland and it had probably never been disturbed (打扰) by human activity. These types ___42___ woodlands can be extremely important because they form an ecosystem (生态系统) without human influence.
China is home to the world’s deepest sinkhole, Xiaozhai Tiankeng, which is 662 metres deep and was ___43___ (main) caused by a great underground river that still runs below the natural wonder.
In the Bahamas, Dean’s Blue Hole is another sinkhole famous for ___44___ (it) natural environment, making it one of the world’s top tourist ___45___ (destination).
【答案】36. discovery
37. entered
38. that##which
39. surprised
40. and 41. be seen
42. of 43. mainly
44. its 45. destinations
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了一队探险家进入192米深的天坑，以及天坑中的发现。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：这样的发现是在广西一个奇特的喀斯特山脉中发现的，5月6日，一队探险家进入192米深的天坑，发现了一片有参天大树的森林。空处用于不定冠词a之后，应用单数形式discovery，符合题意。故填discovery。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意：这样的发现是在广西一个奇特的喀斯特山脉中发现的，5月6日，一队探险家进入192米深的天坑，发现了一片有参天大树的森林。根据时间状语on May 6可知，句子应用一般过去时表示过去的情况，动词使用过去式形式。故填entered。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：研究小组组长陈立新在接受采访时说，这个天坑还有其他“齐肩高”的植物。分析句子结构可知，空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词plants，先行词指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that/which引导从句。故填that/which。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：陈补充说，如果未被发现的植物和动物生活在这个天坑里，他不会感到惊讶。空处用于be动词之后，应用形容词surprised作表语，表示“感到惊讶的”。故填surprised。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：除了很深之外，这个天坑长306米，宽150米，这意味着它可以被视为一个大的天坑。分析句子结构以及语意可知，306 metres long和150 metres wide之间是并列关系，应用连词and连接。故填and。
【41题详解】
考查语态。句意：除了很深之外，这个天坑长306米，宽150米，这意味着它可以被视为一个大的天坑。句中it指代the sinkhole，see与主语it之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且情态动词can后接动词原形形式，即can be seen。故填be seen。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：这些类型的林地可能极其重要，因为它们形成了一个没有人类影响的生态系统。名词type与介词of搭配，表示“……的类型”。故填of。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：中国是世界上最深的天坑小寨天坑的所在地，它有662米深，主要是由一条巨大的地下河造成的，这条河仍在这一自然奇观的下方。空处修饰动词caused，应用副词形式作状语。故填mainly。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：在巴哈马，迪恩斯蓝洞是另一个以自然环境闻名的天坑，使其成为世界顶级旅游目的地之一。结合语意可知，此处表示因它的自然环境而闻名，空处应用形容词性物主代词its，表示“它的”。故填its。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：在巴哈马，迪恩斯蓝洞是另一个以自然环境闻名的天坑，使其成为世界顶级旅游目的地之一。“one of+复数可数名词”表示“……之一”，所以空处应用名词的复数形式。故填destinations。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华,最近在某国外论坛上看到一位名叫 Frank 的英国学生发的帖子,他提到自己喜欢中国文化,计划下个月到北京旅游,而且希望找一名中国学生做导游,你有意向帮助他。请你根据所给要点用英文给他写一封电子邮件。内容要求:
1. 写信目的; 2. 你的计划; 3. 期待回复.
注意: 写作词数应为 80 左右;
【答案】Dear Frank，
Recently, I saw your message saying that you plan to travel in Beijing next month and you hope to have a Chinese student as your guide. I’d be glad to be your guide and I think I can do a good job.
For one thing, I can show you around several great places of interest in Beijing, such as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Great Wall. For another, I can tell you the long history of Beijing to help you learn more about Chinese culture. Besides, we can enjoy delicious local foods together. I’m sure you would have a perfect holiday here with me. （85w）
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给一位名叫 Frank 的英国学生回信，表明愿意作为他的导游，带他游览北京。
【详解】词汇积累
导游：guide→ tour conductor
除此之外：besides→ in addition
美味的：delicious→ tasty
计划做某事：plan to do sth.→ be scheduled to do sth.
句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：I’d be glad to be your guide and I think I can do a good job..
拓展句：I’d be glad to be your guide who can do a good job for you.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Recently, I saw your message saying that you plan to travel in Beijing next month and you hope to have a Chinese student as your guide. （运用了现在分词作后置定语及that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】 For another, I can tell you the long history of Beijing to help you learn more about Chinese culture. （运用了动词不定式作目的状语）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Billie Jean was always full of energy (精力)! One morning, Billie Jean’s friend Susan asked her: “Do you want to play tennis You’ll love it!”
Tennis sounded exciting! That evening, Billie Jean asked her father, “What’s the best sport for a girl ”
Her dad had a think. “Tennis, of course!”
She felt excited. Maybe this “tennis” was the sport for her!
The next weekend, Susan took Billie Jean to the Virginia Country Club. It was a really great place!
There were beautiful gardens and ladies wearing white tennis dresses. She felt quite out of place in her baggy T-shirt and shorts!
But her nervousness disappeared when she got out onto the sunny tennis court (网球场). Susan handed her a strange thing that looked like a net.
“This is a racket (球拍). You hit a ball with it!”
Susan lobbed (发高球) a yellow ball at her. Billie Jean hit her racket as hard as she could. Her friend showed her how tennis should be played. They did their best to hit the ball over the net in the middle of the court. Billie Jean spent more time hitting the air than she did hitting the ball — but she loved playing tennis anyway!
Buying a racket was unaffordable for her family. From that day on, Billie Jean asked people in the neighborhood about any jobs she could do. Finally, Billie Jean bought a little wooden racket.
“Can we go to the Virginia Country Club to play ” she asked
Her mom said, “We can’t afford it, love. What about the public courts at Houghton Park ”
Billie Jean quickly agreed! When she arrived at the park, she saw an old man waiting by the tennis court.
“I’m Clyde!” he said. “Do you want some tennis lessons ”
Billie Jean was worried. “Yes...but I don’t have any money.”
The man just smiled. “It’s free! Come on in!”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
This was only the second time that Billie Jean had tried to play tennis.
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Clyde said with a smile, “Billie Jean, with hard work, you can be a champion.”
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【答案】This was only the second time that Billie Jean had tried to play tennis. Houghton Park’s public courts became her training ground, where she practiced tirelessly with Clyde’s guidance. Despite her initial struggles, Billie Jean’s determination soared. She embraced every lesson, her baggy T-shirt now a symbol of her hard work and passion. The sunlit courts witnessed her gradual improvement, from awkward swings to more confident strokes, as she learned to navigate the game.
Clyde said with a smile, “Billie Jean, with hard work, you can be a champion.” Encouraged by Clyde’s words, Billie Jean continued to hone her skills, playing at Houghton Park with unmatched enthusiasm. Word of her talent spread, catching the attention of a local sponsor. Touched by her story, the sponsor offered to cover her training expenses. Billie Jean’s dreams took flight as she stepped onto more professional courts, carrying not just a racket but the spirit of resilience that had transformed a girl from humble beginnings into a promising tennis sensation.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述Billie Jean在朋友Susan的带领下开始学习网球，然而，她的家庭无法负担购买网球拍的费用，所以她开始在社区寻找工作以购买自己的网球拍。最终，她买了一个小木球拍。当她询问是否可以去Virginia Country Club打球时，她的母亲建议去Houghton Park的公共球场。在那里，一个叫Clyde的老人主动提出要给她一些免费的网球课。虽然Billie Jean有些担心自己没有钱，但Clyde笑着说免费，于是她开始了她的网球学习。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“这是比利·简第二次尝试打网球。”可知，第一段可描写比利·简不知疲倦地练习让她的球技突飞猛进。
②由第二段首句内容“克莱德笑着说：“比利·简，只要努力，你就能成为冠军。””可知，第二段可描写比利·简引起当地一位赞助商的注意，让她踏上了更专业的球场。
2.续写线索：不知疲倦地练习——变得更加自信——得到克莱德的鼓励——获得赞助商认可——梦想起飞
3.词汇激活
行为类
①练习：practice/exercise
②目睹：witness/see
③继续：continue/go on
情绪类
①决心：determination/resolution
②热情：enthusiasm/passion
【点睛】[高分句型1] Houghton Park’s public courts became her training ground, where she practiced tirelessly with Clyde’s guidance.(运用了关系副词where引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]Word of her talent spread, catching the attention of a local sponsor.(运用了现在分词作结果状语)
[高分句型3]Billie Jean’s dreams took flight as she stepped onto more professional courts, carrying not just a racket but the spirit of resilience that had transformed a girl from humble beginnings into a promising tennis sensation.(运用了as引导时间状语从句和关系代词that引导限制性定语从句)
