广东省华南师范大学附属中学2022-2023学年高一上学期综合测试英语试题三
本试卷共10页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角 “条形码粘贴处”。因笔试不考听力，选择题从第二部分的“阅读”开始。作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和与答题卡一并交回。
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。
一、阅读理解
For millions of people sitting in a traffic jam or standing on a crowded train, the daily commute (通勤) probably isn’t the best part of their day. But cars and trains aren’t the only travel options.
Electric Vehicles
For those who have a short commute, you could consider getting an electric bike or scooter. An electric scooter has the advantage of being highly portable (轻便的): small and light enough to carry to your office. You’ll just need to check if they are allowed to be used in your area.
Take RYNO for example. It’s a single-wheel electric scooter, whose highest speed is about that of a bicycle. And like other electric vehicles, it can be charged anywhere.
WalkCar
If you want transportation for short distances, the WalkCar might be perfect for you.
The WalkCar looks like a laptop and only weighs three kilograms. It’s also incredibly easy to use — stand on it and it will start to move; move your weight to one side and it will change direction. The WalkCar will take you at a speed of up to 10 kilometers per hour and can travel 12 kilometers on one charge.
Jetpacks
Weighing around 200 kilograms, jetpacks aren’t exactly portable, but they’re sure to have a lot of fun and attract a lot of attention. Running on petrol, the jet engines allow the user to lift off the ground and fly in the air.
The world’s first jetpack is the Martin Jetpack. Once you’ve attached this tiny personal jet plane onto your back, you’ll be able to travel up to 50 kilometers at a height of 1,000 meters. With a price tag of about $150,000, this is probably the most expensive option, but it will almost certainly be the coolest!
1. What do Electric Vehicles and WalkCar have in common
① being portable. ② being rechargeable.
③ being widely used. ④ being suitable for short distances.
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④
2 What might be the reason for customers to choose jetpacks
A. The price. B. The appearance.
C. The weight. D. The flight performance.
3. Which column is the text probably taken from
A. Lifestyle. B. Travel. C. Entertainment. D. Transport.
Cut off from society
You’re on your way to school as usual when suddenly an invisible barrier appears out of nowhere, trapping you underneath it and isolating you from the outside world. What do you do
This is the scary experience the residents of a fictional town called Chester’s Mill are going through in the US TV series Under the Dome. Based on famous US author Stephen King’s 2009 best-selling novel, the show has become “the highest-rated summer show in 21 years” since debuting (首播) on June 24, reported the New York Post.
The series begins with the dome (穹顶) making its alarming appearance. As the earth trembles and birds take off, an enormous, invisible barrier slices down, cutting the town off from the rest of the world.
The residents quickly realize they are trapped, probably for quite some time. Families are separated, emergency services are unreachable and water, food and fuel are strictly limited.
There is no way out or in. But who or what is responsible Nobody knows. Thus, the residents are at the mercy of unknown forces and their internal conflicts.
While it provides an enjoyable TV thrill ride, the movie’s science fiction is closely linked with reality.
“Not only is it worrying, suspenseful (悬疑的) and full of splendid special effects, but it has big thoughts about environmentalism and the future of the commented The Denver Post planet.”
As King himself explained to The Telegraph: “The dome is a microcosm (微观世界) of life. We all live under the dome. We live on this little blue planet and so far as we know that’s all we’ve got” he said. “The resources that we’ve got are the resources that we’ve got; they’re limited.”
But the show explores many themes in addition to environmental destruction. It also shows “how quickly the social order we take for granted can disappear when people are isolated and afraid”, said the Los Angeles Times.
It is “a science-fiction social study”, said The Washington Post. “Once the people of Chester’s Mill realize they are indefinitely trapped without means of food supply, outside communication and power, their polite sense of small-town, American civilization begins to fall apart.”
4. The underlined word “isolating” in the first paragraph probably means _______.
A. separating B. protecting
C. discouraging D. distinguishing
5. In the TV series Under the Dome, _______.
A. the dome, which appears out of nowhere, doesn’t have huge effects on the residents’ lives
B. it takes a long time for residents to realize they are trapped by the invisible dome
C. because of the dome, the residents in the small town become more united and helpful
D. not knowing what has happened, the residents feel helpless against unknown forces
6. Why is the TV series closely linked with reality according to the article
A. Because it is suspenseful and uses splendid special effects to reflect modern life.
B. Because it gets us to think about the future of the earth and the importance of environmental protection.
C. Because it attaches great importance to following the social order even in frightening situations.
D. Because the residents in the TV series live almost the same life as ordinary Americans do.
Construction on Knolly’s Tunnel began in 1896, and it was opened on August 13th, 1898 by the man it was named after--Sir Clement C. Knolly, Acting Governor of Trinidad. It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain. Its architecture is still admired and studied today, and many are amazed that Knolly’s Tunnel has stood up to the earth’s movement over so many years.
Much research is being done on the tunnel. At the top of Knolly’s Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves, where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature. Standing at the beginning of Knolly’s Tunnel, you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end. The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones. Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through, but should do so in groups for safety. In the old days, there were no lights, but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel, though not inside.
On your way in, you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel. These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed. Knolly’s Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap. The road was recently improved, but is better when you enter from Tabaquite, and there are signs on the road directing you to Knolly’s Tunnel.
On the drive to Knolly’s Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature. At the site itself, there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink, but in Tabaquite there are several bars, a restaurant, and food outlets. A gas station and a health centre are also close by.
For those who admire architecture, Knolly’s Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad. For the nature lovers, there is no better place for them to be and for the historians, they can walk or drive through Knolly’s Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled (worked hard) on its structure. So when you visit Trinidad, don’t forget to take a look at Knolly’s Tunnel!
7. Knolly’s Tunnel is special in __________.
A. its environment B. its function
C. its location D. its architecture
8. If you are visiting Knolly’s Tunnel, you can__________.
A. take a train tour through it B. buy some snacks in it
C. drive through it D. walk along the track through it
9 What is the purpose of the passage
A. To suggest a visit to Knolly’s Tunnel.
B. To introduce the history of Knolly’s Tunnel.
C. To evaluate the value of Knolly’s Tunnel.
D. To witness the change of Knolly’s Tunnel
10. The passage above is probably taken from ____________.
A. a geography textbook B. a travel journal
C. a sports report D. a health and fitness magazine
Jim Thorpe is one of the greatest athletes of all time. He had amazing athletic abilities and was well-known during his lifetime, yet that did not make Thorpe a stranger to adversity.
Thorpe was an American Indian from Oklahoma who developed his extraordinary athletic skills in his youth through hard labor. It was also in his youth that he learned to endure hardship brought upon by racial prejudice. Many would say his childhood was not easy. He grew up poor and at age 9 his twin brother passed away and a few years later he lost both of his parents.
But that did not stop him from doing what he loved and pursuing his dreams. Nothing seemed to stop him, not even stolen shoes. Just hours before Thorpe was going to compete in the 1912 Olympics, somebody stole his shoes. Thorpe improvised (临时拼凑) by getting shoes out of the garbage. The shoes were two different sizes. He wore an extra pair of socks on one foot to even them out.
He still went on to win two gold medals—winning each event he competed in except for one, the javelin (标枪). The javelin was the only event he didn’t win, probably because he had never competed in that event before. It is interesting to note that Thorpe had tried to throw the javelin once before in the Olympic trials. At the time, he didn’t know that he could throw it with a running start. He threw it standing still and was placed second.
At the Olympics，he also took part in the decathlon (十项全能运动). He finished first in two events, third in four events, and fourth in two more. Thorpe ended up finishing third in the world. He was undoubtedly a dominating force that couldn’t be stopped and just kept on going.
I think Paul Dughi said it best, “It’s hard to imagine now that pro athletes get paid millions of dollars just to wear a particular brand of shoes. For Jim Thorpe, it didn’t matter what kind he wore.”
11. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean
A. The adversity Thorpe met with led to his success.
B. Thorpe’s success was no guarantee of a better life.
C. Thorpe’s career brought him both gains and losses.
D. Thorpe suffered many hardships despite his success.
12. Why did Thorpe wear more socks on one foot
A. To prevent the foot from injury. B. To make the shoe fit the foot.
C. To stop the shoe from being stolen. D. To show his problem-solving skills.
13. What most likely led to Thorpe’s failure to win the javelin
A. Loss of his own sports shoes. B. A casual attitude towards the event.
C. Lack of experience in the event. D. A shortage of talent for the event.
14. Which of the following words can best describe Jim Thorpe
A. Loyal and enthusiastic. B. Genuine and creative.
C. Tough and strong-minded. D. Selfless and good-tempered.
二、七选五
You’ve got mail…and it’s a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome’s Colosseum. Or Africa’s Victoria Falls. Or China’s Great Wall. ___15___
“I often send postcards to family and friends.” he says to China Daily, “but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it. ___16___” Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online. Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo’s hunch(直觉)paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. ___17___Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a barrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn’t work if one doesn’t understand it. ___18___ So a common language is required and in postcrossing that’s English since it’s widely spoken.
“Many people in China have limited exposure to English. ___19___ That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing,” Paulo says.
A. And that’s totally fine.
B. That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it.
C. He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby.
D. Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E. On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F. Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G. In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.
三、用单词的适当形式完成短文
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。
At its most basic, stress ____20____(see) as any change or pressure in the environment. Most people think of stress ____21____ a bad thing, but in reality most people need some of it. “A little stress can be ____22____(help) to high schoolers in so many ways. It makes them want to study much ____23____(hard). It helps push them,” says Mary Alvord, a psychologist(心理学家) in Maryland. Adolescence(青春期) is an important time ____24____(learn) to cope with stress because teens can then cope with it better in college.
But too much stress will influence both the body ____25____ mind, Alvord says. In the short term it can cause anxiety(焦虑); over long periods of time, too much stress can cause heart problems. That’s bad for anyone, but it can be ____26____(especial) bad for high schoolers: “Colleges are complaining(抱怨) that more and more kids are not paying much attention to ____27____(they) studies, and they are dropping out and taking a long time to graduate. It’s not developmentally good for them to work so hard,” says Alvord. And since everyone has a different psychological capacity(能力) for stress, ____28____ is hard to know when a student is pushed to the point of _____29_____(influence) his or her health.
四、图画作文
30. 最近，高三年级组织的“你最重视哪科作业”的调查，结果见下面的饼状图。请据此写一篇不少于150词的英语短文。
写作要求：
1.介绍调查结果；
2.阐述产生如此结果的原因，可举例说明；
3.就如何合理分配各科作业时间提出自己的看法。
注意： 1.短文的开头已为你写好。
Recently, a survey on homework preference has been conducted among senior three students.
The results are as follows:
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五、读后续写
31. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
Brutus had everything in the world: good food, good toys, and good clothes. But the problem was that he had to share them all with his three other brothers, Mack, Jack and Robert.
Brutus had to share his favorite cookie box with Mack, who always finished the whole box before Brutus could take a bite. He also had to share his toys with his youngest brother Jack, who always ended up breaking them. Brutus also had the unfortunate privilege of being given his older brother Robert’s hand-me-downs of old clothes.
Brutus hated sharing and wished he had nobody to share his belongings with. “Why can’t I be the only child ” Brutus sighed as he stared at the stars. “I wish I had no stupid brothers,” Brutus demanded at one sparkling star.
To his surprise, the star suddenly twinkled and fell towards his direction. The star inched closer and closer to his bedroom window. He screamed and tried to wake his brothers up but it was too late. The star crashed inside their room, followed by an ear-splitting explosion.
The next day, Brutus woke up with a bad headache. He rushed to his brothers’ beds to ask them if they were okay but was quickly shocked to see that their beds had been empty. They were nowhere to be found.
Brutus had the fortune of spending the whole morning playing with his toys. He put on his brother’s brand new clothes and sneakers which fit him perfectly. As he was checking himself in the mirror, he suddenly realized that his wish had come true. His brothers were gone and he had the whole world to himself.
“I can get used to this,” he said to himself happily
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When he felt hungry, his mother came back with a full box of cookies.
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In this way, he spent five days as an only child before he felt the empty house was too quiet.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________广东省华南师范大学附属中学2022-2023学年高一上学期综合测试英语试题三
本试卷共10页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角 “条形码粘贴处”。因笔试不考听力，选择题从第二部分的“阅读”开始。作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和与答题卡一并交回。
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。
一、阅读理解
For millions of people sitting in a traffic jam or standing on a crowded train, the daily commute (通勤) probably isn’t the best part of their day. But cars and trains aren’t the only travel options.
Electric Vehicles
For those who have a short commute, you could consider getting an electric bike or scooter. An electric scooter has the advantage of being highly portable (轻便的): small and light enough to carry to your office. You’ll just need to check if they are allowed to be used in your area.
Take RYNO for example. It’s a single-wheel electric scooter, whose highest speed is about that of a bicycle. And like other electric vehicles, it can be charged anywhere.
WalkCar
If you want transportation for short distances, the WalkCar might be perfect for you.
The WalkCar looks like a laptop and only weighs three kilograms. It’s also incredibly easy to use — stand on it and it will start to move; move your weight to one side and it will change direction. The WalkCar will take you at a speed of up to 10 kilometers per hour and can travel 12 kilometers on one charge.
Jetpacks
Weighing around 200 kilograms, jetpacks aren’t exactly portable, but they’re sure to have a lot of fun and attract a lot of attention. Running on petrol, the jet engines allow the user to lift off the ground and fly in the air.
The world’s first jetpack is the Martin Jetpack. Once you’ve attached this tiny personal jet plane onto your back you’ll be able to travel up to 50 kilometers at a height of 1,000 meters. With a price tag of about $150,000, this is probably the most expensive option, but it will almost certainly be the coolest!
1. What do Electric Vehicles and WalkCar have in common
① being portable. ② being rechargeable.
③ being widely used. ④ being suitable for short distances.
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④
2. What might be the reason for customers to choose jetpacks
A. The price. B. The appearance.
C. The weight. D. The flight performance.
3. Which column is the text probably taken from
A. Lifestyle. B. Travel. C. Entertainment. D. Transport.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种非传统的通勤方式：电动汽车、自走车以及喷气背包。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段对电动汽车的介绍“For those who have a short commute, you could consider getting an electric bike or scooter. An electric scooter has the advantage of being highly portable (轻便的): small and light enough to carry to your office.”（对于通勤时间较短的人，你可以考虑买一辆电动自行车或小型摩托车。电动滑板车的优点是非常便携：小巧轻便，便于携带到办公室。）可知，电动汽车适合短距离、轻便。根据第三段“And like other electric vehicles, it can be charged anywhere.”（和其他电动汽车一样，它可以在任何地方充电。）可知，可以充电。根据对WalkCar的介绍，第三段中“If you want transportation for short distances, the WalkCar might be perfect for you.”（如果你想短途出行，WalkCar可能会很适合你。）第四段“The WalkCar looks like a laptop and only weighs three kilograms.”可知WalkCar的特点为适合短距离且轻便。根据第四段“The WalkCar will take you at a speed of up to 10 kilometers per hour and can travel 12 kilometers on one charge.”（WalkCar将以每小时10公里的速度带你前行，充电一次可行驶12公里。）说明，Walkcar可以充电。所以共同点为适合短距离、轻便、可充电。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“Running on petrol, the jet engines allow the user to lift off the ground and fly in the air.”（喷气发动机以汽油为动力，使使用者能够飞离地面并在空中飞行。）可知，“喷气背包”的特点为可以在空中飞行，具有飞行性能。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“For millions of people sitting in a traffic jam or standing on a crowded train, the daily commute (通勤) probably isn’t the best part of their day. But cars and trains aren’t the only travel options.”（对于数百万坐在交通堵塞或站在拥挤的火车上的人来说，每天的通勤可能不是他们一天中最好的部分。但汽车和火车并不是唯一的旅行选择。）以及下文对三种交通方式的介绍，可知本文来自于“交通”栏目。故选D。
Cut off from society
You’re on your way to school as usual when suddenly an invisible barrier appears out of nowhere, trapping you underneath it and isolating you from the outside world. What do you do
This is the scary experience the residents of a fictional town called Chester’s Mill are going through in the US TV series Under the Dome. Based on famous US author Stephen King’s 2009 best-selling novel, the show has become “the highest-rated summer show in 21 years” since debuting (首播) on June 24, reported the New York Post.
The series begins with the dome (穹顶) making its alarming appearance. As the earth trembles and birds take off an enormous, invisible barrier slices down, cutting the town off from the rest of the world.
The residents quickly realize they are trapped, probably for quite some time. Families are separated, emergency services are unreachable and water, food and fuel are strictly limited.
There is no way out or in. But who or what is responsible Nobody knows. Thus, the residents are at the mercy of unknown forces and their internal conflicts.
While it provides an enjoyable TV thrill ride, the movie’s science fiction is closely linked with reality.
“Not only is it worrying, suspenseful (悬疑的) and full of splendid special effects, but it has big thoughts about environmentalism and the future of the commented The Denver Post planet.”
As King himself explained to The Telegraph: “The dome is a microcosm (微观世界) of life. We all live under the dome. We live on this little blue planet and so far as we know that’s all we’ve got,” he said. “The resources that we’ve got are the resources that we’ve got; they’re limited.”
But the show explores many themes in addition to environmental destruction. It also shows “how quickly the social order we take for granted can disappear when people are isolated and afraid”, said the Los Angeles Times.
It is “a science-fiction social study”, said The Washington Post. “Once the people of Chester’s Mill realize they are indefinitely trapped without means of food supply, outside communication and power, their polite sense of small-town, American civilization begins to fall apart.”
4. The underlined word “isolating” in the first paragraph probably means _______.
A separating B. protecting
C. discouraging D. distinguishing
5. In the TV series Under the Dome, _______.
A. the dome, which appears out of nowhere, doesn’t have huge effects on the residents’ lives
B. it takes a long time for residents to realize they are trapped by the invisible dome
C. because of the dome, the residents in the small town become more united and helpful
D. not knowing what has happened, the residents feel helpless against unknown forces
6. Why is the TV series closely linked with reality according to the article
A. Because it is suspenseful and uses splendid special effects to reflect modern life.
B. Because it gets us to think about the future of the earth and the importance of environmental protection.
C. Because it attaches great importance to following the social order even in frightening situations.
D. Because the residents in the TV series live almost the same life as ordinary Americans do.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章是电视剧《穹顶之下》的剧情介绍：缅因州度假小镇Chester’s Mill突然被从天而降的力场包围，从此失去了与外部世界的一切联系。在这种极端情况下，当地居民为生存而爆发了争夺资源的内斗。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“You’re on your way to school as usual when suddenly an invisible barrier appears out of nowhere, trapping you underneath it(你像往常一样在上学的路上，突然不知从哪里冒出来一道无形的屏障，把你困在下面)”可知，这道无形的屏障把你和外界隔绝了。由此可知，划线词isolating与separating“隔开，阻隔”意思接近。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Thus, the residents are at the mercy of unknown forces and their internal conflicts.(因此，居民们受到未知力量及其内部冲突的摆布)”可知，在电视剧《穹顶之下》中，由于不知道发生了什么，居民们对未知的力量感到无助。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“Not only is it worrying, suspenseful (悬疑的) and full of splendid special effects, but it has big thoughts about environmentalism and the future of the commented The Denver Post planet.(它不仅令人担忧、悬疑，充满了精彩的特效，而且对环保主义和评论《丹佛邮报》星球的未来也有很大的思考)”可知，这部电视剧与现实紧密相连，因为它让我们思考地球的未来和环境保护的重要性。故选B。
Construction on Knolly’s Tunnel began in 1896 and it was opened on August 13th, 1898 by the man it was named after--Sir Clement C. Knolly, Acting Governor of Trinidad. It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain. Its architecture is still admired and studied today, and many are amazed that Knolly’s Tunnel has stood up to the earth’s movement over so many years.
Much research is being done on the tunnel. At the top of Knolly’s Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves, where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature. Standing at the beginning of Knolly’s Tunnel, you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end. The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones. Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through, but should do so in groups for safety. In the old days, there were no lights, but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel, though not inside.
On your way in, you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel. These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed. Knolly’s Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap. The road was recently improved, but is better when you enter from Tabaquite, and there are signs on the road directing you to Knolly’s Tunnel.
On the drive to Knolly’s Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature. At the site itself, there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink, but in Tabaquite there are several bars, a restaurant, and food outlets. A gas station and a health centre are also close by.
For those who admire architecture, Knolly’s Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad. For the nature lovers, there is no better place for them to be and for the historians, they can walk or drive through Knolly’s Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled (worked hard) on its structure. So when you visit Trinidad, don’t forget to take a look at Knolly’s Tunnel!
7. Knolly’s Tunnel is special in __________.
A. its environment B. its function
C. its location D. its architecture
8. If you are visiting Knolly’s Tunnel, you can__________.
A. take a train tour through it B. buy some snacks in it
C. drive through it D. walk along the track through it
9. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To suggest a visit to Knolly’s Tunnel.
B. To introduce the history of Knolly’s Tunnel.
C. To evaluate the value of Knolly’s Tunnel.
D. To witness the change of Knolly’s Tunnel
10. The passage above is probably taken from ____________.
A. a geography textbook B. a travel journal
C. a sports report D. a health and fitness magazine
【答案】7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们介绍了有关Knolly’s Tunnel的历史用途、建筑特点等，最后向去泰国旅游的游客推荐一定要去参观Knolly's Tunnel。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段Its architecture is still admired and studied today, and many are amazed that Knolly’s Tunnel has stood up to the earth’s movement over so many years.（它的建筑至今仍受到人们的赞赏和研究，许多人对多年来Knolly隧道经受住了地球运动的考验感到惊讶。）由此可知Knolly’s Tunnel的特别之处在于它的建筑，故选D。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。第二段Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through, but should do so in groups for safety.可知游客可以驾车通过隧道，也可以步行通过这个隧道，故选C。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章前四段都是在向我们描述Knolly's Tunnel，最后一段向去秦国旅游的游客推荐 Knolly's Tunnel，前四段都是为了给最后一段做铺垫，所以本文的目的为建议去参观Knolly’s Tunnel，故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据So when you visit Trinidad, don’t forget to take a look at Knolly’s Tunnel!结合全文内容，可知这篇文章主要向我们介绍了有关Knolly’s Tunnel的历史用途、建筑特点等，最后向去泰国旅游的游客推荐一定要去参观Knolly's Tunnel。所以这篇文章最可能来自一份旅行日志，故选B。
Jim Thorpe is one of the greatest athletes of all time. He had amazing athletic abilities and was well-known during his lifetime, yet that did not make Thorpe a stranger to adversity.
Thorpe was an American Indian from Oklahoma who developed his extraordinary athletic skills in his youth through hard labor. It was also in his youth that he learned to endure hardship brought upon by racial prejudice. Many would say his childhood was not easy. He grew up poor and at age 9 his twin brother passed away and a few years later he lost both of his parents.
But that did not stop him from doing what he loved and pursuing his dreams. Nothing seemed to stop him, not even stolen shoes. Just hours before Thorpe was going to compete in the 1912 Olympics, somebody stole his shoes. Thorpe improvised (临时拼凑) by getting shoes out of the garbage. The shoes were two different sizes. He wore an extra pair of socks on one foot to even them out.
He still went on to win two gold medals—winning each event he competed in except for one, the javelin (标枪). The javelin was the only event he didn’t win, probably because he had never competed in that event before. It is interesting to note that Thorpe had tried to throw the javelin once before in the Olympic trials. At the time, he didn’t know that he could throw it with a running start. He threw it standing still and was placed second.
At the Olympics，he also took part in the decathlon (十项全能运动). He finished first in two events, third in four events, and fourth in two more. Thorpe ended up finishing third in the world. He was undoubtedly a dominating force that couldn’t be stopped and just kept on going.
I think Paul Dughi said it best, “It’s hard to imagine now that pro athletes get paid millions of dollars just to wear a particular brand of shoes. For Jim Thorpe, it didn’t matter what kind he wore.”
11. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean
A. The adversity Thorpe met with led to his success.
B. Thorpe’s success was no guarantee of a better life.
C. Thorpe’s career brought him both gains and losses.
D. Thorpe suffered many hardships despite his success.
12. Why did Thorpe wear more socks on one foot
A. To prevent the foot from injury. B. To make the shoe fit the foot.
C. To stop the shoe from being stolen. D. To show his problem-solving skills.
13. What most likely led to Thorpe’s failure to win the javelin
A. Loss of his own sports shoes. B. A casual attitude towards the event.
C. Lack of experience in the event. D. A shortage of talent for the event.
14. Which of the following words can best describe Jim Thorpe
A. Loyal and enthusiastic. B. Genuine and creative.
C. Tough and strong-minded. D. Selfless and good-tempered.
【答案】11. D 12. B 13. C 14. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了运动员Jim Thorpe的个人经历以及成就。
【11题详解】
句意猜测题。根据划线词上文“Jim Thorpe is one of the greatest athletes of all time. He had amazing athletic abilities and was well-known during his lifetime, yet”第二段“Thorpe was an American Indian from Oklahoma who developed his extraordinary athletic skills in his youth through hard labor. It was also in his youth that he learned to endure hardship brought upon by racial prejudice. Many would say his childhood was not easy. He grew up poor and at age 9 his twin brother passed away and a few years later he lost both of his parents.(索普是来自俄克拉荷马州的美国印第安人，他在年轻时通过艰苦的劳动培养了非凡的运动技能。也是在他年轻的时候，他学会了忍受种族偏见带来的苦难。很多人会说他的童年并不容易。他在贫困中长大，9岁时他的双胞胎兄弟去世了，几年后他失去了双亲)”可知，第一段提到吉姆·索普是有史以来最伟大的运动员之一。他有惊人的运动能力，一生都很出名，but表示转折，结合第二段叙述了索普所经历的苦难，说明尽管他取得了成功，但是也遭受了许多苦难。故划线句意思是“索普尽管取得了成功，但却遭受了许多苦难”。故选D。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Thorpe improvised (临时拼凑) by getting shoes out of the garbage. The shoes were two different sizes. He wore an extra pair of socks on one foot to even them out.(索普临时从垃圾堆里找鞋子。这双鞋有两种不同的尺码。他在一只脚上多穿了一双袜子，以使脚均衡)”可知，索普一只脚上穿的袜子更多是为了使鞋合脚。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The javelin was the only event he didn’t win, probably because he had never competed in that event before.(标枪是他唯一没有获胜的项目，可能是因为他以前从未参加过这个项目的比赛)”可知，缺乏经验最有可能导致索普未能赢得标枪比赛。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“But that did not stop him from doing what he loved and pursuing his dreams. Nothing seemed to stop him, not even stolen shoes.(但这并没有阻止他做自己喜欢的事情，追求自己的梦想。似乎没有什么能阻止他，即使是鞋子被偷)”以及倒数第二段“He was undoubtedly a dominating force that couldn’t be stopped and just kept on going.(毫无疑问，他是一股不可阻挡的统治力量，他一直在前进)”可推知，吉姆·索普坚韧且意志坚强。故选C。
二、七选五
You’ve got mail…and it’s a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome’s Colosseum. Or Africa’s Victoria Falls. Or China’s Great Wall. ___15___
“I often send postcards to family and friends.” he says to China Daily, “but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it. ___16___” Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online. Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo’s hunch(直觉)paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website , a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. ___17___Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a barrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn’t work if one doesn’t understand it. ___18___ So a common language is required and in postcrossing that’s English since it’s widely spoken.
“Many people in China have limited exposure to English. ___19___ That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing,” Paulo says.
A. And that’s totally fine.
B. That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it.
C. He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby.
D. Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E. On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F. Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G. In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.
【答案】15. G 16. A 17. E 18. F 19. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了热爱明信片的34岁葡萄牙电脑工程师Paulo Magalhaes创建的过程及其现状。
【15题详解】
上文“Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome’s Colosseum. Or Africa’s Victoria Falls. Or China’s Great Wall.(34岁的葡萄牙电脑工程师Paulo Magalhaes喜欢打开他的邮箱，然后发现一个色彩鲜艳的罗马斗牛场图像。或者非洲的维多利亚瀑布。或者是中国的长城)”介绍了Paulo喜欢明信片的个人爱好；下文描述Paulo与家人朋友寄明信片的经历；G选项“In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a scribbled note from someone far away.(简而言之，他喜欢明信片，也喜欢收到远方某人潦草的便条时的那种兴奋)”起到承上启下的作用。故选G项。
【16题详解】
上文““I often send postcards to family and friends.” he says to China Daily, “but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it(“我经常给家人和朋友寄明信片， ”他说，“但你可以想象，过一段时间，你收到的明信片不会像你寄的那么多，而且你意识到并不是每个人都喜欢这样”)”说明Paulo意识到身边的亲人和朋友不是都和他有相同的爱好，他也很坦然接受这个事实；A选项“And that’s totally fine(那完全没问题)”符合语境，that指代上文描述的经历。故选A项。
【17题详解】
上文“Today his hobby has evolved into the website , a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he launched it 10 years ago.(如今，他的这个爱好已经发展成了这个社交网站。自从10年前他创建这个网站以来，已经有来自214个国家和地区的575217名注册用户)”是在介绍目前网站的发展状况很不错；下文“Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.(运营网站几乎已经变成了一份全职工作)”表示运营网站是忙碌的；E选项“On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.(8月5日，会员互赠的明信片数量达到3100万张)”同样用相关数据证明网站的状态很不错，符合语境。故选E项。
【18题详解】
上文“As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn’t work if one doesn’t understand it.(收到一张用中文写的明信片可能很酷，但如果你不理解它，这个概念就行不通)”是举例说明他国人收到中文明信片时的语言障碍问题；F选项“Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card written in Swedish takes part of the fun away.(同样地，如果你只会说中文，收到瑞典语的卡片也会夺走一部分乐趣)”是举例说明中国人收到他国语言明信片时也会遇到相同的语言障碍问题，符合本段“语言对于很多人来说是一种障碍”的主题。故选F项。
【19题详解】
上文“Many people in China have limited exposure to English.(许多中国人很少能接触到英语)”说明对某些人来说学习英语的门槛较高；下文描述通过postcrossing可以帮助这些人学习英语；B选项“That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it.(这使得学习和练习它变得格外困难)”说明接触英语渠道少导致中国人学习和训练的机会就少，符合此处语境。故选B项。
三、用单词的适当形式完成短文
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。
At its most basic, stress ____20____(see) as any change or pressure in the environment. Most people think of stress ____21____ a bad thing, but in reality most people need some of it. “A little stress can be ____22____(help) to high schoolers in so many ways. It makes them want to study much ____23____(hard). It helps push them,” says Mary Alvord, a psychologist(心理学家) in Maryland. Adolescence(青春期) is an important time ____24____(learn) to cope with stress because teens can then cope with it better in college.
But too much stress will influence both the body ____25____ mind, Alvord says. In the short term it can cause anxiety(焦虑); over long periods of time, too much stress can cause heart problems. That’s bad for anyone, but it can be ____26____(especial) bad for high schoolers: “Colleges are complaining(抱怨) that more and more kids are not paying much attention to ____27____(they) studies, and they are dropping out and taking a long time to graduate. It’s not developmentally good for them to work so hard,” says Alvord. And since everyone has a different psychological capacity(能力) for stress, ____28____ is hard to know when a student is pushed to the point of _____29_____(influence) his or her health.
【答案】20. is seen
21. as 22. helpful
23. harder 24. to learn
25. and 26. especially
27. their 28. it
29. influencing
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章给读者介绍了压力的利弊，告诉我们应该学会如何应对压力。
【20题详解】
考查语态。句意：基本上来说，心理压力被认为是环境中的任何变化或压力。分析句子成分可知，主语为stress表示“压力”，所以谓语动词需要被动语态且要用第三人称单数的形式；文章开头是在陈述一个客观事实，用一般现在时。故填is seen。
【21题详解】
考查介词。句意：大多数人认为压力是一件坏事。as意为“作为”，符合句意。故填as。
【22题详解】
考查形容词。句意：有一点压力可以在许多方面帮助高中生。空处前文有系动词be，故空处应填形容词做表语。help为动词，其名词形式为helpful表示“有益的”、“有帮助的”。故填helpful。
【23题详解】
考查副词。句意：压力让他们学习更努力。空处前文有much，故空处应填副词hard的比较级。故填harder。
【24题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：青春期是学习应对压力的重要时期。修饰time应用不定式作后置定语，time to learn to cope with stress“学习应对压力的时期”。故填to learn。
【25题详解】
考查连词。句意：但是，压力太大会影响身心两方面。固定结构both… and意为“既……又”，用于并列文中body和mind，表示“身体和心灵”，符合文意和文章结构。故填and。
【26题详解】
考查副词。句意：但是对高中生来说尤其糟糕。根据后文形容词bad可知，空处应填副词用于修饰形容词。提示词especial为形容词，其副词形式为especially。故填especially。
【27题详解】
考查代词。句意：大学都在抱怨，说越来越多的学生都不把心思放他们的课业上了。根据空后名词studies可知，空处应填形容词性物主代词。提示词they的形容词性物主代词形式为their，符合文意。故填their。
【28题详解】
考查代词。句意：既然每个人对于压力都有不同的心理承受能力，那想了解多大压力才会影响到他们的健康就很难了。分析句子成分可知，前文since引导原因状语从句，后文有不定式to know when a student is pushed to the point of __10__ his or her death为真正的主语，故主句缺少形式主语it。故填it。
【29题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：既然每个人对于压力都有不同的心理承受能力，那想了解多大压力才会影响到他们的健康就很难了。根据空前介词of可知，空处须填所给词的动名词形式influencing作宾语。故填influencing。
四、图画作文
30. 最近，高三年级组织的“你最重视哪科作业”的调查，结果见下面的饼状图。请据此写一篇不少于150词的英语短文。
写作要求：
1.介绍调查结果；
2.阐述产生如此结果的原因，可举例说明；
3.就如何合理分配各科作业时间提出自己的看法。
注意： 1.短文的开头已为你写好。
Recently, a survey on homework preference has been conducted among senior three students.
The results are as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Recently, a survey on homework preference has been conducted among senior three students.
The results are as follows: more than half of the students, about 54%, usually put their math homework in the first place while only 7% would rank Chinese as the most important. Meanwhile, English is regarded as most significant by 18% of the participants, and the other subjects attract the attention of 21% of the students.
Undoubtedly, the results reflect the position of each subject in Gaokao. As one of the fundamental subjects, math always comes first in all subjects. Besides, some students hold the view that math is most interesting and challenging, and it seems easier for us to have a sense exists of achievement in it. By contrast, some students, especially boys, find it hard to obtain immediate results when doing Chinese and English homework.
However, each subject has its unique charm and they are of the same value. Therefore, I think we should take every subject seriously and improve our studies in a balanced way.
【解析】
【详解】本文书面表达属于应用文，要求写一篇调查报告。
第1步：根据提示可知，本篇是一篇调查报告：最近，高三年级组织的“你最重视哪科作业”的调查，结果见下面的饼状图。请据此写一篇不少于150词的英语短文。写作要求：介绍调查结果；阐述产生如此结果的原因，可举例说明；就如何合理分配各科作业时间提出自己的看法。
第2步：根据写作要求确定关键词，如：as follows（正如下面所示）；most significant（最有意义）；Undoubtedly,（毋容置疑）；of the same value（同样的价值）；in a balanced way（用一种平衡的方法）等。
第3步：根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态语态问题
第4步：连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰，保持整洁美观的卷面是非常重要的。
本文内容完整，语言规范，鱼片连贯，词数适当。另外全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。
【亮点说明】
本文是一篇看图作文。内容符合饼状图所展示出的内容，要点明确，结构布局合理，文中使用高级词汇和句子。more than half of the students, about 54%, usually put their math homework in the first place while only 7% would rank Chinese as the most importan句中使用while表示比较；English is regarded as most significant by 18% of the participants,句中使用被动语态；hold the view that math is most interesting and challenging, and it seems easier for us to have a sense exists of achievement in it 句中使用that引导的同位语从句；find it hard to obtain immediate results when doing Chinese and English homework.句中it做形式宾语，动词不定式做真正的宾语；另外，as follows, Meanwhile, Undoubtedly, Besides, By contrast, However, Therefore等的运用使文章上下文连接流畅，过渡自然。
五、读后续写
31. 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。
Brutus had everything in the world: good food, good toys, and good clothes. But the problem was that he had to share them all with his three other brothers, Mack, Jack and Robert.
Brutus had to share his favorite cookie box with Mack, who always finished the whole box before Brutus could take a bite. He also had to share his toys with his youngest brother Jack, who always ended up breaking them. Brutus also had the unfortunate privilege of being given his older brother Robert’s hand-me-downs of old clothes.
Brutus hated sharing and wished he had nobody to share his belongings with. “Why can’t I be the only child ” Brutus sighed as he stared at the stars. “I wish I had no stupid brothers,” Brutus demanded at one sparkling star.
To his surprise, the star suddenly twinkled and fell towards his direction. The star inched closer and closer to his bedroom window. He screamed and tried to wake his brothers up but it was too late. The star crashed inside their room, followed by an ear-splitting explosion.
The next day, Brutus woke up with a bad headache. He rushed to his brothers’ beds to ask them if they were okay but was quickly shocked to see that their beds had been empty. They were nowhere to be found.
Brutus had the fortune of spending the whole morning playing with his toys. He put on his brother’s brand new clothes and sneakers which fit him perfectly. As he was checking himself in the mirror, he suddenly realized that his wish had come true. His brothers were gone and he had the whole world to himself.
“I can get used to this,” he said to himself happily
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When he felt hungry, his mother came back with a full box of cookies.
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In this way, he spent five days as an only child before he felt the empty house was too quiet.
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【答案】When he felt hungry, his mother came back with a full box of cookies. “They’re all for you, my dear son,” said Mom with a caring smile. Mom told him that his brothers had gone to visit his grandparents with his dad. Thinking that he could enjoy all the cookies alone, Brutus was wild with joy. With mouth watering, Brutus wolfed down four cookies before he felt too full to have more. Every day Brutus enjoyed playing toys, having delicious food and wearing new clothes without his brothers bothering.
In this way, he spent five days as an only child before he felt the empty house was too quiet. He needed someone to play with. Although he was well dressed, food didn’t taste good with nobody to share with. He began to miss his brothers. He realized their company was what he needed most. “I wish I wouldn’t be the only child any longer,”he thought, falling asleep. The next morning, a pillow hit Brutus on the head, waking him up. To his great delight, Brutus saw his brothers back! He sat up immediately to hug them and would never wish to separate from them!
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述Brutus有好吃的，好玩的，穿的也好，但这一切都不得和其他三个兄弟分享。他厌倦这样的生活，一天晚上对着星星许愿，希望自己是家里唯一的孩子。第二天起床后他发现其他三个兄弟都不见了踪影，感觉自己的愿望实现了，整个早上享受着不用和他人分享的生活。
【详解】1.段落续写
①根据第一段首句“当他感到饥饿时，他的母亲带着一整盒饼干回来了”可知，下文可描写妈妈告诉Brutus其他兄弟的去向，以及他独自享受美食、玩具和衣物的场景。
②根据第二段首句“就这样，他作为独生子女度过了五天，才觉得空房子太安静了”可知，下文可描写他开始想念兄弟们，明白了有他们的陪伴他才会快乐。
2.续写线索：妈妈回家——独自享用一切——五天后感觉无聊——意识到兄弟的陪伴很重要——兄弟们回来
3.词汇激活
行为类
①拜访：visit/pay a visit to/call on sb./drop in on sb
②看见：see/spot
③狼吞虎咽：wolf/take big bits
情绪类
①关爱的：caring/considerate
②快乐：joy/merriness
【点睛】[高分句型1] Thinking that he could enjoy all the cookies alone, Brutus was wild with joy. （运用了现在分词作状语，和that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2]Although he was well dressed, food didn’t taste good with nobody to share with. （运用了although引导的让步状语从句）
