【精品解析】湖南省长沙市雅礼教育集团2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题

湖南省长沙市雅礼教育集团2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题
一、阅读，第一节，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。（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读理解
Thailand tourism has always been the top destination for Chinese travelers due to its affordable prices and excellent services. Therefore, we recommend that you also travel to Thailand after the Gaokao to reward yourself for ten years of hard work and studying.
Grand Palace, Bangkok
The Grand Palace is a stunning complex of buildings that served as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century. It features complex architecture, beautiful gardens, and several impressive temples. The palace is open daily from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and admission costs 500 baht(泰铢) per person.
Wat Arun, Bangkok
Wat Arun is a stunning Buddhist temple that sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The temple is known for its great design and impressive top, which are covered in colorful mosaics and seashells. It's open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and admission costs 100 baht per person. Note that visitors are required to dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering the temple.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai
The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is a busy market that offers a wide variety of goods, including clothing, handicrafts, and souvenirs. The market is open every night from around 6:00 pm to midnight. Admission is free, but be prepared to bargain about prices.
Phuket Old Town, Phuket
Phuket Old Town is a historic district filled with colorful shop houses, cafes, and art galleries. It's a great place to wander around and soak up the atmosphere. Some of the most popular attractions in the area include the Thai Hua Museum and the Phuket Trickeye Museum. Admission prices vary depending on the attraction.
1．Thailand is very popular among Chinese tourists for ____.
A．the stunning architecture and beautiful gardens
B．the wide variety of goods in the night market
C．the outstanding balance between cost and value
D．the impressive Buddhist temple by the river
2．Which attraction has dress requirements for visitors
A．Grand Palace, Bangkok.
B．Wat Arun, Bangkok.
C．Phuket Old Town, Phuket.
D．Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
A．Only top quality products are sold here.
B．All the goods here are handmade.
C．Some products are free.
D．There is no charge for entry.
阅读理解
The most valuable thing I ever lost was a pair of diamond earrings I bought many years ago at a charity auction(拍卖会). Though very beautiful, they were heavy and turned out to be painful to wear. I wrote about the lost earrings in my new children's book, The Christmas Pig. When they reach the Land of the Lost, where the hero must go to rescue his most beloved toy, my earrings are angry that they aren't treated with the respect they think they deserve. They soon find out that being made of diamonds counts for very little in the strange world where human-made objects go when lost, because a thing's importance there depends on how much it's truly loved.
The Christmas Pig explores a deep attachment to an old object. It's about the journey of a boy, Jack, who is a little lost himself but discovers his bravery and ability to love in a strange world. Of all the books I've written, this is the one that made me cry the most, because I was dealing with emotions that run deep in all of us. Loss and change are hard for children, and acceptance of these unavoidable parts of life isn't much easier for adults. The Christmas Pig shows how human beings — even small, lost ones — are capable of wonderful, heroic acts.
A very strange thing happened on the day I finished editing The Christmas Pig. After emailing the final version to my editor, I set about clearing out a cupboard. The last object I picked up was a small box. I opened it. There were my long-lost diamond earrings. I've decided to sell them and give the money to a charity. I think it will be a nice ending for my earrings' story to have them do some good for children in the Land of the Living.
How many times have I been asked whether I believe in magic On the day I finished The Christmas Pig, for a few shining moments, I really did.
4．What's the author's purpose of writing the text
A．To advertise her first children's book.
B．To reveal our attachment to old objects.
C．To tell a story happening in a strange world.
D．To introduce her new book and the story behind it.
5．What is The Christmas Pig mainly about
A．A boy discovered bravery in the real world.
B．A boy was weighed down by some earrings.
C．A boy saved his lost toy in the magical world.
D．A boy helped the earrings find their own value.
6．Why did the book make the author cry the most
A．The boy dealt with loss and change bravely.
B．It was based on her own past experiences.
C．She was unable to forgive herself.
D．Many adults could hardly understand the main character.
7．What does the author want to tell us through the story of her earrings
A．Magic in books can happen in real life.
B．Sometimes warm magic can happen in life.
C．We should donate to help those in need.
D．Lost things will turn up sooner or later.
阅读理解
Pat Corrales, who managed the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies before a long stint(任期) on the Atlanta Braves coaching staff under the Hall of Fame skipper Bobby Cox, died on Sunday at his home in the north Georgia mountains. The first Major League manager of Mexican descent(血统), he was 82.
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed his death. He had worked in the Dodgers' front office since 2012, most recently as a special assistant to the general manager.
A native of Los Angeles, Corrales was a backup catcher with four teams over a largely ordinary career in the majors, compiling a 216 average with four homers and 54 runs batted in over nine seasons. He made his only postseason appearance as a player with the Cincinnati Reds in the 1970 World Series.
Corrales was far more notable for his post-playing career. He became the first big-league manager of Mexican descent when, as a coach with the Rangers, he took over the team for the final game of the 1978 season.
He went on to manage the Rangers for two full seasons, finishing with a record of 160-164. He was hired as the Phillies' manager in 1982, going 89-73 in his only full season with the team. He was fired in the middle of the following season, when the team was in first place in the National League East but had a disappointing record of 43-42.
The Phillies' general manager Paul Owens, moved to the dugout(教练, 球员席) to replace him and guided the team to the World Series, where they lost to Baltimore in five games.
Corrales was quickly hired by Cleveland, finishing out the 1983 season as manager and continuing in that post over five seasons. After a 102-loss campaign in 1985 Cleveland bounced back to an 84-78 mark the next year. But Corrales was fired in 1987 with the team mired at 31-56. His overall mark in Cleveland was 280-355.
Corrales followed with a long coaching stint in Atlanta working on Cox's staff from 1990 to 2006. That stint coincided with the Braves' emergence as a Major League power house which included a record 14 straight division titles and a World Series championship.
"During that run, he was the guy, doing a lot of the heavy lifting," Braves Manager Brian Snitker said this week before a game at Colorado. "He was a baseball guy through and through." Corrales finished his career in the dugout as a coach with the Washington Nationals.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna Myers Corrales; two daughters, Rena Hammerness and Patricia Collins; and a son, Jason. Another son, Patrick and another daughter, Michele Pollitt, died before him.
8．What was Pat Corrales' role in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization before his death
A．General manager. B．Backup catcher.
C．Special assistant. D．Coach.
9．Why is Pat Corrales considered more famous for his post-playing career
A．Because he became the first big-league manager of Mexican descent.
B．Because he had a successful coaching stint in the Atlanta Braves.
C．Because he worked in the Dodgers' front office as a special assistant.
D．Because he set several records as a backup catcher during his playing career.
10．What can we learn about Pat Corrales from the article
A．The team he guided lost to Baltimore in five games.
B．His greatest achievement was made when coaching on Cox' staff.
C．His wife died at the age of 40.
D．He was fired in the middle of 1982 season.
11．What is the main focus of the article about Pat Corrales
A．Pat Corrales' coaching experiences in the USA as a Mexican.
B．Pat Corrales' contributions as a baseball player.
C．Pat Corrales' coaching stint in the Washington Nationals.
D．Pat Corrales' managerial career with various baseball teams.
阅读理解
We've been told for years that self-driving cars are just approaching. But it's time to accept the truth, said Darrell Etherington on TechCrunch: they "aren't going to happen" in our lifetimes.
I've long been excited about the potential of this technology, but my remaining optimism left me finally last month when Ford and Volkswagen announced they were stopping running Argo AI, their autonomous driving tech joint firm. Argo was considered a leader in the field. But Ford feels that "producing profitable, fully autonomous vehicles on a large scale is a long way off", and it could no longer stomach the increasing costs. This is just the latest setback.
True, General Motors is making progress in trialling driverless vehicles on the roads, but only on a small scale. Tesla is pushing ahead with its self-driving technology, but its ambitions can be limited by an investigation that is looking into some accidents involving its "Autopilot" system. Some of the firmest believers in self-driving technology have turned nonbelievers. State-of-the-art robot cars still "struggle" with construction sites, road blocks, and sometimes even simple left turns.
I recently took a ride in a self-driving taxi in the city of Chandler, Arizona. There was an undeniable horror-movie aspect to sitting in the back of a vehicle and watching the steering wheel turn autonomously. To my relief, it slowed when other vehicles behaved improperly. I was just about to feel relaxed and text a coworker when the taxi came to a sudden stop at one point. A truck stopped in front of us and wanted to go backwards in order to take a missed turning. Unclear about what to do next, the taxi "chirped(吱吱叫) to call a human specialist to solve the situation". Fortunately, the truck driver decided to drive on and we continued our way. My driverless experience made me believe this technology may never be possible to make passengers relaxed when they are in a driverless vehicle. Even so, I won't undervalue the technological advances that have been made — after all, who knows what the future will look like.
12．What can we infer from Darrell Etherington's words
A．Self-driving cars will be replaced by other technology.
B．Self-driving cars will change our travel mode.
C．Self-driving cars are approaching us.
D．Self-driving cars are just a dream now.
13．What does the underlined word "stomach" probably mean in paragraph 2
A．Endure. B．Reduce. C．Regain. D．Remove.
14．Why General Motors and Tesla are mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To prove self-driving technology has made big progress.
B．To prove self-driving technology has a long way to go.
C．To prove self-driving technology is totally impractical.
D．To prove self-driving technology has great potential.
15．What is author's attitude towards the self-driving technology
A．Critical. B．Conventional. C．Favorable. D．Indifferent.
二、阅读，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。
If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. 　16． 　
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. 　17． 　 We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor's bill for my son's food poisoning.
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. 　18． 　 Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.
　19． 　 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.
　20． 　 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.
A. This time there was no tent. B. Things are going to be improved. C. The trip they took me on was a rough one. D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however. E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping. F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping. G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
三、语言运用，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。
Many blind children are also diagnosed with autism(自闭症), including my son Eddie. But we decided that we would not allow his blindness to 21． his development.
When Eddie was younger, we'd take him to the grocery store and talk about everything. We'd tell him what was on the shelves, the various smells, and even how much things 22． . We were teaching him the 23． of "grocery store". Though Eddie was not impressed, my husband James proved that we should always 24． again.
James told me one day recently that Eddie had become interested in 25． . I was very 26． . In the past, Eddie would cry in the store and not want to walk.
James' report afterwards amazed me. He would even have Eddie 27． items off the shelves and put them in the cart with his help.
The next day, we took Eddie to the grocery store. When we went to the fruit section, James let Eddie feel the apples in the whole 28． . The manager wasn't happy, and quickly came over to find out what was going on. James said Eddie was just 29． apples. As the manager looked 30． , James turned to Eddie and threw out a question he wasn't sure. Eddie would answer.
He said, "Eddie, can you pick up that bag of apples and put it in the cart " 31． , Eddie did exactly what James asked. This one little 32． even caused our eyes to fill with tears. Due to Eddie's language delays, it's hard to know what he fully 33． .
This is one of those moments we 34． for years to see. When the day comes, we are shocked. I'm glad that we keep trying with Eddie and never give up on him. We are trying to remember he's growing every day in every way; trying to put 35． in his life that may not have worked before, but can work now; trying to be better parents.
21．A． decline B． replace C． adapt D． delay
22．A． lose B． return C． cost D． develop
23．A． location B． concept C． instruction D． domain
24．A． try B． pass C． break D． stick
25．A． shouting B． shopping C． walking D． picking
26．A． worried B． ashamed C． embarrassed D． surprised
27．A． prepare B． turn C． pull D． throw
28．A． farmland B． market C． size D． section
29．A． taking in B． focusing on
C． picking out D． making up
30．A． confused B． moved C． unnoticed D． excited
31．A． Unfortunately B． Unwillingly
C． Shockingly D． Hopefully
32．A． moment B． situation C． attitude D． suggestion
33．A． receives B． understands C． doubts D． follows
34．A． wait B． search C． head D． call
35．A． reasons B． experiences C． descriptions D． criteria
四、语言运用，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。
The Grand Tang Mall in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, offers a fascinating experience that transports visitors back to the Tang Dynasty. Even after 10 p.m. on weekdays, the pedestrian area come alive 　36． 　 vibrant lights and lively music. The main street 　37． 　 (line) with Tang-style pavilions, and people dressed in traditional Chinese attire(服装) can be seen 　38． 　 (leisure) strolling. 　39． 　 sets this modern recreation apart is a series of outdoor performances 　40． 　 (feature) cultural elements from the Tang Dynasty presented in a contemporary way. Onstage, acclaimed Tang Dynasty poets, 　41． 　 (play) by actors, engage visitors in conversations about ancient Chinese poetry. Within a compact area, captivating musicals and dance performances blend traditional and contemporary elements, providing an 　42． 　 (impress) cultural experience. These interactive events 　43． 　 (become) the city's tourism highlight, attracting 　44． 　 daily average of 300,000 tourists to the Grand Tang Mall since June.
Inspired by the glamour of the Tang Dynasty, the Grand Tang Mall continues to create new productions 　45． 　 showcase the era's poetry and art performances. With over 20 regular programs, each lasting 10 minutes, visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good view of these popular shows.
五、写作，第一节（满分15分）
46． 假如你是李华，你的学校召开英语征文大赛。你提交了你很满意的文章，结果在获奖名单中却没有你的名字。你打算写信给大赛的评委Lucas，了解具体情况，内容包括：1. 你的备赛过程；2. 你的困惑。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Lucas,
……
Yours,
Li Hua
六、写作，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。
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn't see some rain soon we would lose everything.
I was in the kitchen making lunch for the family when I saw my six-year-old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. I could only see his back. He wasn't walking in his usual way. He was obviously walking with a great effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.
Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow and purposeful step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.
He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked, being very careful not to spill the water he carried. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned against a tree to spy on him. I saw the most amazing site.
Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap up the water in my boy's hand.
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。
After delivering the water to the dehydrated(脱水的) animals, Billy carefully jumped up to run back.
……
Later that day, I learned what had been happening.
答案解析部分
【答案】1．C
2．B
3．D
【知识点】细节理解题；时文广告类；应用文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了泰国的四个热门景点。
【点评】考查阅读理解，包含细节理解题，是一篇介绍类阅读，注意先略读文章，掌握文章大意，再分析题干及选项，到文中找到相关内容并进行理解。
1．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"Thailand tourism has always been the top destination for Chinese travelers due to its affordable prices and excellent services."泰国旅游一直是中国游客的首选目的地，因为它的价格实惠、服务周到。可知，泰国旅游之所以受中国人的青睐是因为其超高的性价比。故选C。
2．考查细节理解。根据Wat Arun, Bangkok部分中的"Note that visitors are required to dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering the temple."请注意，游客在进入寺庙之前必须穿着得体并脱下鞋子。可知，该景点要求穿着得体，进寺庙需脱鞋。故选B。
3．考查细节理解。根据Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai部分中的"Admission is free, but be prepared to bargain about prices."门票是免费的，但要准备讨价还价。可知，进入清迈夜市免收门票。故选D。
【答案】4．D
5．C
6．A
7．B
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了关于她的新书《圣诞小猪》创作背后的故事。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
4．考查推理判断。根据第一段"The most valuable thing I ever lost was a pair of diamond earrings I bought many years ago at a charity auction (拍卖会). Though very beautiful, they were heavy and turned out to be painful to wear. I wrote about the lost earrings in my new children's book, The Christmas Pig."我丢失过的最有价值的东西是多年前在一次慈善拍卖会上买的一对钻石耳环。虽然很漂亮，但它们很重，穿起来很痛。我在我的新儿童读物《圣诞猪》中写了关于丢失的耳环的故事。可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍她的新书和背后的故事。故选D。
5．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"The Christmas Pig explores a deep attachment to an old object. It's about the journey of a boy, Jack, who is a little lost himself but discovers his bravery and ability to love in a strange world."《圣诞猪》探索了对一件旧物品的深深依恋。它讲述了一个男孩杰克的旅程，他有点迷失了自己，但在一个陌生的世界里发现了自己的勇气和爱的能力。可知，《圣诞猪》主要讲述了一个男孩在现实世界中发现了勇气。故选C。
6．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"Of all the books I've written, this is the one that made me cry the most, because I was dealing with emotions that run deep in all of us. Loss and change are hard for children, and acceptance of these unavoidable parts of life isn't much easier for adults. The Christmas Pig shows how human beings-even small, lost ones-are capable of wonderful, heroic acts."在我写的所有书中，这本书是让我哭得最多的，因为我在处理我们所有人内心深处的情感。失去和改变对孩子来说很难，而接受生活中这些不可避免的部分对成年人来说也不容易。圣诞猪展示了人类——即使是弱小的、迷失的人——是如何能够做出精彩的英雄行为的。可知，这本书让作者哭得最厉害，因为主人公成功地处理了失去和改变。故选A。
7．考查推理判断。根据最后一段"How many times have I been asked whether I believe in magic On the day I finished The Christmas Pig, for a few shining moments, I really did."有多少次我被问到是否相信魔法？在我完成《圣诞猪》的那一天，我真的做到了。可推知，作者想通过她丢失耳环的故事告诉我们，有时书中的魔法也会发生在现实生活中。故选B。
【答案】8．C
9．A
10．B
11．D
【知识点】细节理解题；新闻报道类；记叙文；文章大意
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了教练帕特·科拉莱斯在不同球队担任教练的个人经历以及所取得的成就。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和主旨大意两个题型的考查，是一篇新闻报道，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
8．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"He had worked in the Dodgers front office since 2012, most recently as a special assistant to the general manager."自2012年以来，他一直在道奇队的管理层工作，最近担任总经理特别助理。可知，帕特·科拉莱斯死前是洛杉矶道奇队的特别助理。故选C。
9．考查细节理解。根据第四段"Corrales was far more notable for his post-playing career. He became the first big- league manager of Mexican descent when, as a coach with the Rangers, he took over the team for the final game of the 1978 season."科拉莱斯在退役后的职业生涯中更加引人注目。1978年赛季的最后一场比赛，作为流浪者队的教练，他接手了球队，成为了第一位墨西哥裔大联盟主教练。可知，帕特·科拉莱斯在退役后的职业生涯中更出名因为他成了第一个有墨西哥血统的大联盟经理。故选A。
10．考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段"Corrales followed with a long coaching stint in Atlanta working on Cox's staff from 1990 to 2006. That stint coincided with the Braves' emergence as a Major League power house which included a record 14 straight division titles and a World Series championship."从1990年到2006年，科拉莱斯在亚特兰大长期担任考克斯的教练。与此同时，勇士队也成为了美国职业棒球大联盟的强队，创造了连续14次分区冠军和世界大赛冠军的纪录。可知，帕特·科拉莱斯最大的成就是当考克斯的教练员时取得的。故选B。
11．考查主旨大意。根据第一段中的"Pat Corrales, who managed the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies before a long stint (任期) on the Atlanta Braves coaching staff under the Hall of Fame skipper Bobby Cox, died on Sunday at his home in the north Georgia mountains."帕特·科拉莱斯周日在乔治亚州北部山区的家中去世，他曾在名人堂队长鲍比·考克斯手下长期担任亚特兰大勇士队的教练，之前曾管理过德克萨斯游骑兵队、克利夫兰印第安队和费城费城人队；结合文章主要介绍了教练帕特·科拉莱斯在不同球队担任教练的个人经历以及所取得的成就。可知，这篇关于Pat Corrales的文章的主要重点是帕特·科拉莱斯在不同棒球队的管理生涯。故选D。
【答案】12．D
13．A
14．B
15．C
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了自动驾驶汽车发展中遇到的限制，并通过自己乘坐自动驾驶出租车的经历来说明这种技术无法让乘客真正放松，但即便如此，这种技术的前途依然不可小觑。
【点评】本题考点涉及词义猜测和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇科技类阅读，首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后结合具体的题目，再读短文，从中找出相关信息，就可以确定正确答案。
12．考查推理判断。根据第一段中的"But it's time to accept the truth, said Darrell Etherington on TechCrunch: they ‘aren't going to happen' in our lifetimes."但现在是时候接受真相了，Darrell Etherington在TechCrunch上说：在我们的有生之年，这些事情"不会发生"。可知，自动驾驶汽车在我们这一生中不会出现，由此可推知，自动驾驶汽车现在还只是一个梦想，无法成为现实，故选D。
13．考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的"But Ford feels that ‘producing profitable, fully autonomous vehicles on a large scale is a long way off'"可知，福特公司认为大规模生产盈利的全自动驾驶汽车还有很长的路要走；以及"could no longer"和"the increasing costs"可知，福特无法承受不断增加的成本。可推知划线词stomach是"忍耐，忍受"之意，故选A。
14．考查推理判断。根据第三段中的"True, General Motors is making progress in trialling driverless vehicles on the roads, but only on a small scale. Tesla is pushing ahead with its self-driving technology, but its ambitions can be limited by an investigation that is looking into some accidents involving its ‘Autopilot' system. "诚然，通用汽车公司在道路上试验无人驾驶汽车方面取得了进展，但规模很小。特斯拉正在推进其自动驾驶技术，但其雄心可能会受到一项调查的限制，该调查正在调查一些涉及其‘自动驾驶'系统的事故。可知，通用汽车公司仅在小规模测试无人驾驶汽车，特斯拉受到自动驾驶系统事故的影响，可推测出，本段列举通用和特斯拉的例子都是为了证明这项技术还有很远的路要走。故选B。
15．考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的"Even so, I won't undervalue the technological advances that have been made—after all, who knows what the future will look like."即便如此，我也不会低估已经取得的技术进步——毕竟，谁知道未来会是什么样子。可知，作者虽然认为乘坐无人驾驶汽车体验不佳，但仍旧不敢低估这项科技，对其未来仍充满希望，所以作者对这项技术持支持态度。故选C。
【答案】16．D；17．C；18．A；19．F；20．E
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己近三年来逐渐改变了对野营的看法，从以前对野营活动嗤之以鼻，经过几次野营后慢慢喜欢上了野营，最后表达野营将逐渐成为人类回归自然的很好方式，建议人们找到属于自己的方式。
【点评】考查七选五，本文是一篇故事类阅读，要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。
16．根据空前" They had nothing in common with me "他们和我没有任何共同点，说明作者原来认为他不会成为野营者．而下文主要描述的是"我"从最开始进行"rough travel"到有了"pop-up camper"再到有了 trailer 的过程，在这过程中作者对野营的爱好逐步增加，对野营的相关知识也在逐步增长，上下文呈转折关系．D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however."然而在那之后我将会学到关于野营的很多知识"，起到转折作用，引出下文，符合语境．故选D。
17．根据空后" We sleep in a tent，cooked over an open fire，and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom"我们睡在帐篷里，在明火上做饭，走很长一段路去洗澡和上厕所， 可知，"我"的野营条件非常艰苦．C. The trip they took me on was a rough one."他们带我去的旅途非常艰苦"，引出下文，符合语境．故选C。
18．根据空后" Instead，we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner" 可知，空格处是与下文形成转折的内容，而"我"此次旅行用了展开式营房． A. This time there was no tent. "这一次没有帐篷"，与下文形成转折，符合语境．故选A。
19．根据上文" going on another fun-filled holiday "可知，"我"对这次旅行非常满意，；以及空后" We have done a lot of it since "可知，"我们"都爱上了野营．F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping."从这里旅行后，我全家都对野营产生了巨大的兴趣"，承上启下，符合语境．故选F。
20．根据空后"sooner or later，everyone finds his or her way back to nature "可知，"我"希望每个人都能找到回归自然，也就是野营的个性化选择．形成这一观点的前提是"我"自己已经爱上了野营．E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping."我必须承认我已经开始享受野营了"，引出下文，符合语境．故选E。
【答案】21．D；22．C；23．B；24．A；25．B；26．D；27．C；28．D；29．C；30．A；31．C；32．A；33．B；34．A；35．B
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者的儿子埃迪患有自闭症，并且看不见。但他们决定不能让他的失明耽误他的发展，于是教给儿子杂货店的概念。还带埃迪去了杂货店，而儿子的表现也让他们吃惊。
【点评】考查完形填空，本题考点涉及动词，名词，形容词，副词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案。
21．句意：但是我们决定不能让他的失明耽误他的发展。A. decline"下降"；B. replace"代替"；C. adapt"适应"；D. delay"推迟，耽误"。根据下文"When Eddie was younger, we'd take him to the grocery store and talk about everything."埃迪小的时候，我们会带他去杂货店，无话不谈)"可知，作者没有让失明耽误儿子的发展。故选D。
22．句意：我们会告诉他货架上有什么，各种各样的气味，甚至东西的价格。A. lose"失去"；B. return "返回"；C. cost"花费"；D. develop"发展"。根据空前"We'd tell him what was on the shelves, the various smells, and even how much things"可知，作者为了教会儿子杂货店的概念，告诉他货架上有什么，各种各样的气味，甚至东西的价格。故选C。
23．句意：我们正在教他"杂货店"的概念。A. location"位置"；B. concept"概念"；C. instruction"指示"；D. domain"领域"。根据空后"of ‘grocery store'"以及上文告诉他货架上有什么，各种各样的气味，甚至东西的价格，可知是教他"杂货店"的概念。故选B。
24．句意：虽然埃迪没有印象，但我丈夫詹姆斯证明了我们应该总是再试一次。A. try"尝试"；B. pass "通过"；C. break"休息"；D. stick"粘，贴"。根据空前"Though Eddie was not impressed"以及空后"again"可知，指再次尝试教儿子，故选A。
25．句意：最近有一天，詹姆斯告诉我埃迪对购物感兴趣了，我很惊讶。A. shouting"叫喊"；B. shopping"购物"；C. walking"散步"；D. picking"捡起"。根据下文"The next day, we took Eddie to the grocery store."第二天，我们带埃迪去了杂货店)"他们带儿子去了杂货店，可知儿子对购物感兴趣了。故选B。
26．句意：最近有一天，詹姆斯告诉我埃迪对购物感兴趣了，我很惊讶。A. worried"担心的"；B. ashamed"羞愧的"；C. embarrassed"尴尬的"；D. surprised"惊讶的"。根据下文"In the past, Eddie would cry in the store and not want to walk."以前，埃迪会在店里哭，不想走路。可知，儿子对购物感兴趣，作者很惊讶。故选D。
27．句意：他甚至会让埃迪把东西从架子上拽下来，在他的帮助下放到购物车里。A. prepare"准备"；B. turn"转弯"；C. pull"拉，拽"；D. throw"扔"。根据空后"items off the shelves"指把东西从架子上拽下来，故选C。
28．句意：当我们去水果区时，詹姆斯让埃迪去摸整个区的苹果。A. farmland"农田"；B. market"市场"；C. size"尺寸"；D. section"部分"。呼应上文"When we went to the fruit section"此处指水果区。故选D。
29．句意：詹姆斯说埃迪只是在挑选苹果。A. taking in"理解"；B. focusing on"集中"；C. picking out"选出"；D. making up"化妆"。呼应后文"can you pick up that bag of apples"可知，詹姆斯说埃迪只是在挑选苹果。故选C。
30．句意：经理一脸困惑，詹姆斯转向埃迪，抛出了一个他不确定的问题。A. confused"困惑的"；B. moved"感动的"；C. unnoticed"被忽视的"；D. excited"激动的"。根据上文"The manager wasn't happy, and quickly came over to find out what was going on."经理不高兴了，赶紧过来看看发生了什么事。可知，经理过来询问，并且对发生的事情感到困惑，故选A。
31．句意：令人震惊的是，埃迪完全按照詹姆斯的要求做了。A. Unfortunately"不幸地"；B. Unwillingly"不情愿地"；C. Shockingly"惊人地"；D. Hopefully"有希望地"。根据空后"Eddie did exactly what James asked"以及下文提到了很难知道埃迪完全理解了什么，所以对"埃迪完全按照詹姆斯的要求做了"这一行为是令人震惊的。故选C。
32．句意：这个小小的瞬间——甚至使我们的眼睛充满了泪水。A. moment"时刻"；B. situation"情况"；C. attitude"态度"；D. suggestion"建议"。呼应后文"This is one of those moments"指埃迪完全按照詹姆斯的要求做了这一瞬间，故选A。
33．句意：由于埃迪的语言迟缓，很难知道他完全理解了什么。A. receives"收到"；B. understands "理解"；C. doubts"怀疑"；D. follows"跟随"。根据空前"Due to Eddie's language delays, it's hard to know what he fully"可知，埃迪表达有困难，很难知道他完全理解了什么。故选B。
34．句意：这是我们等待多年的时刻之一。A. wait"等待"；B. search"搜寻"；C. head"前往"；D. call"打电话"。根据空后"for years to see"指作者他们等待多年，才看到埃迪完全理解了他们的话，故选A。
35．句意：我们试着记住他每天都在以各种方式成长；试着把以前没有但现在有用的经历放进他的生活中；努力成为更好的父母。A. reasons"理由"；B. experiences"经历"；C. descriptions"描述"；D. criteria"标准"。根据空前"We are trying to remember he's growing every day in every way"可知，埃迪每天都在成长，而作者和丈夫作为父母，也试着把以前没有但现在有用的经历放进他的生活中。故选B。
【答案】36．with；37．is lined；38．leisurely；39．What；40．featuring；41．played；42．impressive；43．have become；44．a；45．which/that
【知识点】说明文；日常生活类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了陕西省西安市的大唐购物中心为游客提供了一种将游客带回唐朝的迷人体验。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及介词，时态语态，副词，主语从句，非谓语动词，形容词，时态，冠词，定语从句以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
36．句意：即使在工作日的晚上10点以后，步行区也会因灯光和欢快的音乐而活跃起来。come alive with固定短语，"因……而变得生动活泼"，故填with。
37．句意：主要街道两旁是唐式凉亭，人们穿着中国传统服装悠闲地散步。此处是谓语动词，主语The main street为单数名词和动词line为被动关系，结合上下文时态可知，此处为陈述客观事实，为一般现在时。故填is lined。
38．句意：主要街道两旁是唐式凉亭，人们穿着中国传统服装悠闲地散步。此处副词作状语修饰现在分词strolling，故填leisurely。
39．句意：让这个现代娱乐活动与众不同的是一系列以唐代文化元素为特色的户外表演，以现代的方式呈现。 sets this modern recreation apart 是主句从句，从句缺少主语，指代事物，应用连接代词what引导从句。故填What。
40．句意：让这个现代娱乐活动与众不同的是一系列以唐代文化元素为特色的户外表演，以现代的方式呈现。performances和feature为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式作后置定语。故填featuring。
41．句意：舞台上，著名的唐代诗人由演员扮演，与游客谈论中国古代诗歌。Tang Dynasty poets和play在逻辑上是动宾关系，过去分词表被动，此处作后置定语，故填played。
42．句意：在紧凑的区域内，迷人的音乐剧和舞蹈表演融合了传统和现代元素，提供了令人印象深刻的文化体验。此处形容词作定语修饰名词短语 cultural experience 。故填impressive。
43．句意：这些互动活动已成为该市的旅游亮点，自6月以来，每天平均吸引30万游客前往大唐购物中心。此处是谓语动词，根据时间状语 since June 可知，应用现在完成时，主语events为复数名词，故填have become。
44．句意：这些互动活动已成为该市的旅游亮点，自6月以来，每天平均吸引30万游客前往大唐购物中心。an/a...average of固定短语，"……的平均"，修饰词daily的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
45．句意：受到唐代魅力的启发，大唐商城继续创作新的作品，展示这个时代的诗歌和艺术表演。 showcase the era's poetry and art performances 是限制性定语从句，先行词是new productions，从句中缺少主语成分，应用关系代词which/that引导。故填 which/that 。
46．【答案】暂未更新
【知识点】提纲作文；图画式应用文；半开放性作文
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇英文信件，要求考生以李华的身份写信给大赛的评委Lucas，了解具体情况。写作背景：你的学校召开英语征文大赛。你提交了你很满意的文章，结果在获奖名单中却没有你的名字。 写作要点已经给出，属于提纲类作文，内容包括： 1. 你的备赛过程；2. 你的困惑。 考生需要根据写作要求，确定关键词（组），并进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。最后连句成文，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。
【点评】本题对于考生的综合能力要求较高，要求考生有很强的谋篇布局的能力和组织要点的能力。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
47．【答案】Paragraph 1:
After delivering the water to the dehydrated(脱水的) animals, Billy carefully jumped up to run back. My curiosity once again drove me to follow him back. After he reached the kitchen, he turned on the tap. As he was trying hard to cup both hands to receive the water, it was still running away through his fingers. And he also had great difficulty turning off the tap with hands occupied. He seemed to be so sorry and self-condemned for his wasting of water. Wearing a note of upset on his face, he carried it carefully toward the woods.
Paragraph 2:
Later that day, I learned what had been happening. It began to make sense to me why he wasn't walking in his usual way. I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart working so hard to save a life. As my tears began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops. It was as if the nature itself was moved by the great effort made by my son and began to weep with pride.
【知识点】文字式记叙文；开放性作文；读后续写
【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，讲述了在一个旱季最热的日子，作者看到六岁的儿子Billy在森林与家之间跑来跑去，持续了一个多小时后，作者跟随Billy去了森林，发现Billy正在不顾危险地给一只严重缺水的小鹿喂水的故事。段落续写：①由第一段首句内容"在给脱水的动物们送完水后，比利小心翼翼地跳起来跑回去。"可知，第一段可描写Billy去给这些动物喂水时的动作以及内心动态，以及作者的感受。②由第二段首句内容"那天晚些时候，我才知道发生了什么事。"可知，第二段可描写作者了解到的事情的来龙去脉及作者的感受。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本书面表达要点齐全，上下文连贯，使用一定数量的句式结构，让句子更加生动丰满，同时运用了许多高级词汇和固定短语，提高文章的档次，体现了对英语的熟练的驾驭能力。例如：After he reached the kitchen, he turned on the tap. 运用了时间状语从句；As he was trying hard to cup both hands to receive the water, it was still running away through his fingers. 运用了时间状语从句；Wearing a note of upset on his face, he carried it carefully toward the woods.运用了现在分词作状语； It began to make sense to me why he wasn't walking in his usual way. 运用了it作形式主语，主语从句；As my tears began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops. 运用了时间状语从句，被动语态；It was as if the nature itself was moved by the great effort made by my son and began to weep with pride.运用了表语从句。
1 / 1湖南省长沙市雅礼教育集团2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题
一、阅读，第一节，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。（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读理解
Thailand tourism has always been the top destination for Chinese travelers due to its affordable prices and excellent services. Therefore, we recommend that you also travel to Thailand after the Gaokao to reward yourself for ten years of hard work and studying.
Grand Palace, Bangkok
The Grand Palace is a stunning complex of buildings that served as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century. It features complex architecture, beautiful gardens, and several impressive temples. The palace is open daily from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and admission costs 500 baht(泰铢) per person.
Wat Arun, Bangkok
Wat Arun is a stunning Buddhist temple that sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The temple is known for its great design and impressive top, which are covered in colorful mosaics and seashells. It's open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and admission costs 100 baht per person. Note that visitors are required to dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering the temple.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai
The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is a busy market that offers a wide variety of goods, including clothing, handicrafts, and souvenirs. The market is open every night from around 6:00 pm to midnight. Admission is free, but be prepared to bargain about prices.
Phuket Old Town, Phuket
Phuket Old Town is a historic district filled with colorful shop houses, cafes, and art galleries. It's a great place to wander around and soak up the atmosphere. Some of the most popular attractions in the area include the Thai Hua Museum and the Phuket Trickeye Museum. Admission prices vary depending on the attraction.
1．Thailand is very popular among Chinese tourists for ____.
A．the stunning architecture and beautiful gardens
B．the wide variety of goods in the night market
C．the outstanding balance between cost and value
D．the impressive Buddhist temple by the river
2．Which attraction has dress requirements for visitors
A．Grand Palace, Bangkok.
B．Wat Arun, Bangkok.
C．Phuket Old Town, Phuket.
D．Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
A．Only top quality products are sold here.
B．All the goods here are handmade.
C．Some products are free.
D．There is no charge for entry.
【答案】1．C
2．B
3．D
【知识点】细节理解题；时文广告类；应用文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了泰国的四个热门景点。
【点评】考查阅读理解，包含细节理解题，是一篇介绍类阅读，注意先略读文章，掌握文章大意，再分析题干及选项，到文中找到相关内容并进行理解。
1．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"Thailand tourism has always been the top destination for Chinese travelers due to its affordable prices and excellent services."泰国旅游一直是中国游客的首选目的地，因为它的价格实惠、服务周到。可知，泰国旅游之所以受中国人的青睐是因为其超高的性价比。故选C。
2．考查细节理解。根据Wat Arun, Bangkok部分中的"Note that visitors are required to dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering the temple."请注意，游客在进入寺庙之前必须穿着得体并脱下鞋子。可知，该景点要求穿着得体，进寺庙需脱鞋。故选B。
3．考查细节理解。根据Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai部分中的"Admission is free, but be prepared to bargain about prices."门票是免费的，但要准备讨价还价。可知，进入清迈夜市免收门票。故选D。
阅读理解
The most valuable thing I ever lost was a pair of diamond earrings I bought many years ago at a charity auction(拍卖会). Though very beautiful, they were heavy and turned out to be painful to wear. I wrote about the lost earrings in my new children's book, The Christmas Pig. When they reach the Land of the Lost, where the hero must go to rescue his most beloved toy, my earrings are angry that they aren't treated with the respect they think they deserve. They soon find out that being made of diamonds counts for very little in the strange world where human-made objects go when lost, because a thing's importance there depends on how much it's truly loved.
The Christmas Pig explores a deep attachment to an old object. It's about the journey of a boy, Jack, who is a little lost himself but discovers his bravery and ability to love in a strange world. Of all the books I've written, this is the one that made me cry the most, because I was dealing with emotions that run deep in all of us. Loss and change are hard for children, and acceptance of these unavoidable parts of life isn't much easier for adults. The Christmas Pig shows how human beings — even small, lost ones — are capable of wonderful, heroic acts.
A very strange thing happened on the day I finished editing The Christmas Pig. After emailing the final version to my editor, I set about clearing out a cupboard. The last object I picked up was a small box. I opened it. There were my long-lost diamond earrings. I've decided to sell them and give the money to a charity. I think it will be a nice ending for my earrings' story to have them do some good for children in the Land of the Living.
How many times have I been asked whether I believe in magic On the day I finished The Christmas Pig, for a few shining moments, I really did.
4．What's the author's purpose of writing the text
A．To advertise her first children's book.
B．To reveal our attachment to old objects.
C．To tell a story happening in a strange world.
D．To introduce her new book and the story behind it.
5．What is The Christmas Pig mainly about
A．A boy discovered bravery in the real world.
B．A boy was weighed down by some earrings.
C．A boy saved his lost toy in the magical world.
D．A boy helped the earrings find their own value.
6．Why did the book make the author cry the most
A．The boy dealt with loss and change bravely.
B．It was based on her own past experiences.
C．She was unable to forgive herself.
D．Many adults could hardly understand the main character.
7．What does the author want to tell us through the story of her earrings
A．Magic in books can happen in real life.
B．Sometimes warm magic can happen in life.
C．We should donate to help those in need.
D．Lost things will turn up sooner or later.
【答案】4．D
5．C
6．A
7．B
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了关于她的新书《圣诞小猪》创作背后的故事。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
4．考查推理判断。根据第一段"The most valuable thing I ever lost was a pair of diamond earrings I bought many years ago at a charity auction (拍卖会). Though very beautiful, they were heavy and turned out to be painful to wear. I wrote about the lost earrings in my new children's book, The Christmas Pig."我丢失过的最有价值的东西是多年前在一次慈善拍卖会上买的一对钻石耳环。虽然很漂亮，但它们很重，穿起来很痛。我在我的新儿童读物《圣诞猪》中写了关于丢失的耳环的故事。可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍她的新书和背后的故事。故选D。
5．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"The Christmas Pig explores a deep attachment to an old object. It's about the journey of a boy, Jack, who is a little lost himself but discovers his bravery and ability to love in a strange world."《圣诞猪》探索了对一件旧物品的深深依恋。它讲述了一个男孩杰克的旅程，他有点迷失了自己，但在一个陌生的世界里发现了自己的勇气和爱的能力。可知，《圣诞猪》主要讲述了一个男孩在现实世界中发现了勇气。故选C。
6．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"Of all the books I've written, this is the one that made me cry the most, because I was dealing with emotions that run deep in all of us. Loss and change are hard for children, and acceptance of these unavoidable parts of life isn't much easier for adults. The Christmas Pig shows how human beings-even small, lost ones-are capable of wonderful, heroic acts."在我写的所有书中，这本书是让我哭得最多的，因为我在处理我们所有人内心深处的情感。失去和改变对孩子来说很难，而接受生活中这些不可避免的部分对成年人来说也不容易。圣诞猪展示了人类——即使是弱小的、迷失的人——是如何能够做出精彩的英雄行为的。可知，这本书让作者哭得最厉害，因为主人公成功地处理了失去和改变。故选A。
7．考查推理判断。根据最后一段"How many times have I been asked whether I believe in magic On the day I finished The Christmas Pig, for a few shining moments, I really did."有多少次我被问到是否相信魔法？在我完成《圣诞猪》的那一天，我真的做到了。可推知，作者想通过她丢失耳环的故事告诉我们，有时书中的魔法也会发生在现实生活中。故选B。
阅读理解
Pat Corrales, who managed the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies before a long stint(任期) on the Atlanta Braves coaching staff under the Hall of Fame skipper Bobby Cox, died on Sunday at his home in the north Georgia mountains. The first Major League manager of Mexican descent(血统), he was 82.
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed his death. He had worked in the Dodgers' front office since 2012, most recently as a special assistant to the general manager.
A native of Los Angeles, Corrales was a backup catcher with four teams over a largely ordinary career in the majors, compiling a 216 average with four homers and 54 runs batted in over nine seasons. He made his only postseason appearance as a player with the Cincinnati Reds in the 1970 World Series.
Corrales was far more notable for his post-playing career. He became the first big-league manager of Mexican descent when, as a coach with the Rangers, he took over the team for the final game of the 1978 season.
He went on to manage the Rangers for two full seasons, finishing with a record of 160-164. He was hired as the Phillies' manager in 1982, going 89-73 in his only full season with the team. He was fired in the middle of the following season, when the team was in first place in the National League East but had a disappointing record of 43-42.
The Phillies' general manager Paul Owens, moved to the dugout(教练, 球员席) to replace him and guided the team to the World Series, where they lost to Baltimore in five games.
Corrales was quickly hired by Cleveland, finishing out the 1983 season as manager and continuing in that post over five seasons. After a 102-loss campaign in 1985 Cleveland bounced back to an 84-78 mark the next year. But Corrales was fired in 1987 with the team mired at 31-56. His overall mark in Cleveland was 280-355.
Corrales followed with a long coaching stint in Atlanta working on Cox's staff from 1990 to 2006. That stint coincided with the Braves' emergence as a Major League power house which included a record 14 straight division titles and a World Series championship.
"During that run, he was the guy, doing a lot of the heavy lifting," Braves Manager Brian Snitker said this week before a game at Colorado. "He was a baseball guy through and through." Corrales finished his career in the dugout as a coach with the Washington Nationals.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna Myers Corrales; two daughters, Rena Hammerness and Patricia Collins; and a son, Jason. Another son, Patrick and another daughter, Michele Pollitt, died before him.
8．What was Pat Corrales' role in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization before his death
A．General manager. B．Backup catcher.
C．Special assistant. D．Coach.
9．Why is Pat Corrales considered more famous for his post-playing career
A．Because he became the first big-league manager of Mexican descent.
B．Because he had a successful coaching stint in the Atlanta Braves.
C．Because he worked in the Dodgers' front office as a special assistant.
D．Because he set several records as a backup catcher during his playing career.
10．What can we learn about Pat Corrales from the article
A．The team he guided lost to Baltimore in five games.
B．His greatest achievement was made when coaching on Cox' staff.
C．His wife died at the age of 40.
D．He was fired in the middle of 1982 season.
11．What is the main focus of the article about Pat Corrales
A．Pat Corrales' coaching experiences in the USA as a Mexican.
B．Pat Corrales' contributions as a baseball player.
C．Pat Corrales' coaching stint in the Washington Nationals.
D．Pat Corrales' managerial career with various baseball teams.
【答案】8．C
9．A
10．B
11．D
【知识点】细节理解题；新闻报道类；记叙文；文章大意
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了教练帕特·科拉莱斯在不同球队担任教练的个人经历以及所取得的成就。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和主旨大意两个题型的考查，是一篇新闻报道，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
8．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"He had worked in the Dodgers front office since 2012, most recently as a special assistant to the general manager."自2012年以来，他一直在道奇队的管理层工作，最近担任总经理特别助理。可知，帕特·科拉莱斯死前是洛杉矶道奇队的特别助理。故选C。
9．考查细节理解。根据第四段"Corrales was far more notable for his post-playing career. He became the first big- league manager of Mexican descent when, as a coach with the Rangers, he took over the team for the final game of the 1978 season."科拉莱斯在退役后的职业生涯中更加引人注目。1978年赛季的最后一场比赛，作为流浪者队的教练，他接手了球队，成为了第一位墨西哥裔大联盟主教练。可知，帕特·科拉莱斯在退役后的职业生涯中更出名因为他成了第一个有墨西哥血统的大联盟经理。故选A。
10．考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段"Corrales followed with a long coaching stint in Atlanta working on Cox's staff from 1990 to 2006. That stint coincided with the Braves' emergence as a Major League power house which included a record 14 straight division titles and a World Series championship."从1990年到2006年，科拉莱斯在亚特兰大长期担任考克斯的教练。与此同时，勇士队也成为了美国职业棒球大联盟的强队，创造了连续14次分区冠军和世界大赛冠军的纪录。可知，帕特·科拉莱斯最大的成就是当考克斯的教练员时取得的。故选B。
11．考查主旨大意。根据第一段中的"Pat Corrales, who managed the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies before a long stint (任期) on the Atlanta Braves coaching staff under the Hall of Fame skipper Bobby Cox, died on Sunday at his home in the north Georgia mountains."帕特·科拉莱斯周日在乔治亚州北部山区的家中去世，他曾在名人堂队长鲍比·考克斯手下长期担任亚特兰大勇士队的教练，之前曾管理过德克萨斯游骑兵队、克利夫兰印第安队和费城费城人队；结合文章主要介绍了教练帕特·科拉莱斯在不同球队担任教练的个人经历以及所取得的成就。可知，这篇关于Pat Corrales的文章的主要重点是帕特·科拉莱斯在不同棒球队的管理生涯。故选D。
阅读理解
We've been told for years that self-driving cars are just approaching. But it's time to accept the truth, said Darrell Etherington on TechCrunch: they "aren't going to happen" in our lifetimes.
I've long been excited about the potential of this technology, but my remaining optimism left me finally last month when Ford and Volkswagen announced they were stopping running Argo AI, their autonomous driving tech joint firm. Argo was considered a leader in the field. But Ford feels that "producing profitable, fully autonomous vehicles on a large scale is a long way off", and it could no longer stomach the increasing costs. This is just the latest setback.
True, General Motors is making progress in trialling driverless vehicles on the roads, but only on a small scale. Tesla is pushing ahead with its self-driving technology, but its ambitions can be limited by an investigation that is looking into some accidents involving its "Autopilot" system. Some of the firmest believers in self-driving technology have turned nonbelievers. State-of-the-art robot cars still "struggle" with construction sites, road blocks, and sometimes even simple left turns.
I recently took a ride in a self-driving taxi in the city of Chandler, Arizona. There was an undeniable horror-movie aspect to sitting in the back of a vehicle and watching the steering wheel turn autonomously. To my relief, it slowed when other vehicles behaved improperly. I was just about to feel relaxed and text a coworker when the taxi came to a sudden stop at one point. A truck stopped in front of us and wanted to go backwards in order to take a missed turning. Unclear about what to do next, the taxi "chirped(吱吱叫) to call a human specialist to solve the situation". Fortunately, the truck driver decided to drive on and we continued our way. My driverless experience made me believe this technology may never be possible to make passengers relaxed when they are in a driverless vehicle. Even so, I won't undervalue the technological advances that have been made — after all, who knows what the future will look like.
12．What can we infer from Darrell Etherington's words
A．Self-driving cars will be replaced by other technology.
B．Self-driving cars will change our travel mode.
C．Self-driving cars are approaching us.
D．Self-driving cars are just a dream now.
13．What does the underlined word "stomach" probably mean in paragraph 2
A．Endure. B．Reduce. C．Regain. D．Remove.
14．Why General Motors and Tesla are mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To prove self-driving technology has made big progress.
B．To prove self-driving technology has a long way to go.
C．To prove self-driving technology is totally impractical.
D．To prove self-driving technology has great potential.
15．What is author's attitude towards the self-driving technology
A．Critical. B．Conventional. C．Favorable. D．Indifferent.
【答案】12．D
13．A
14．B
15．C
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了自动驾驶汽车发展中遇到的限制，并通过自己乘坐自动驾驶出租车的经历来说明这种技术无法让乘客真正放松，但即便如此，这种技术的前途依然不可小觑。
【点评】本题考点涉及词义猜测和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇科技类阅读，首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后结合具体的题目，再读短文，从中找出相关信息，就可以确定正确答案。
12．考查推理判断。根据第一段中的"But it's time to accept the truth, said Darrell Etherington on TechCrunch: they ‘aren't going to happen' in our lifetimes."但现在是时候接受真相了，Darrell Etherington在TechCrunch上说：在我们的有生之年，这些事情"不会发生"。可知，自动驾驶汽车在我们这一生中不会出现，由此可推知，自动驾驶汽车现在还只是一个梦想，无法成为现实，故选D。
13．考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的"But Ford feels that ‘producing profitable, fully autonomous vehicles on a large scale is a long way off'"可知，福特公司认为大规模生产盈利的全自动驾驶汽车还有很长的路要走；以及"could no longer"和"the increasing costs"可知，福特无法承受不断增加的成本。可推知划线词stomach是"忍耐，忍受"之意，故选A。
14．考查推理判断。根据第三段中的"True, General Motors is making progress in trialling driverless vehicles on the roads, but only on a small scale. Tesla is pushing ahead with its self-driving technology, but its ambitions can be limited by an investigation that is looking into some accidents involving its ‘Autopilot' system. "诚然，通用汽车公司在道路上试验无人驾驶汽车方面取得了进展，但规模很小。特斯拉正在推进其自动驾驶技术，但其雄心可能会受到一项调查的限制，该调查正在调查一些涉及其‘自动驾驶'系统的事故。可知，通用汽车公司仅在小规模测试无人驾驶汽车，特斯拉受到自动驾驶系统事故的影响，可推测出，本段列举通用和特斯拉的例子都是为了证明这项技术还有很远的路要走。故选B。
15．考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的"Even so, I won't undervalue the technological advances that have been made—after all, who knows what the future will look like."即便如此，我也不会低估已经取得的技术进步——毕竟，谁知道未来会是什么样子。可知，作者虽然认为乘坐无人驾驶汽车体验不佳，但仍旧不敢低估这项科技，对其未来仍充满希望，所以作者对这项技术持支持态度。故选C。
二、阅读，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。
If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. 　16． 　
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. 　17． 　 We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor's bill for my son's food poisoning.
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. 　18． 　 Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.
　19． 　 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.
　20． 　 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.
A. This time there was no tent. B. Things are going to be improved. C. The trip they took me on was a rough one. D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however. E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping. F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping. G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
【答案】16．D；17．C；18．A；19．F；20．E
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己近三年来逐渐改变了对野营的看法，从以前对野营活动嗤之以鼻，经过几次野营后慢慢喜欢上了野营，最后表达野营将逐渐成为人类回归自然的很好方式，建议人们找到属于自己的方式。
【点评】考查七选五，本文是一篇故事类阅读，要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。
16．根据空前" They had nothing in common with me "他们和我没有任何共同点，说明作者原来认为他不会成为野营者．而下文主要描述的是"我"从最开始进行"rough travel"到有了"pop-up camper"再到有了 trailer 的过程，在这过程中作者对野营的爱好逐步增加，对野营的相关知识也在逐步增长，上下文呈转折关系．D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however."然而在那之后我将会学到关于野营的很多知识"，起到转折作用，引出下文，符合语境．故选D。
17．根据空后" We sleep in a tent，cooked over an open fire，and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom"我们睡在帐篷里，在明火上做饭，走很长一段路去洗澡和上厕所， 可知，"我"的野营条件非常艰苦．C. The trip they took me on was a rough one."他们带我去的旅途非常艰苦"，引出下文，符合语境．故选C。
18．根据空后" Instead，we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner" 可知，空格处是与下文形成转折的内容，而"我"此次旅行用了展开式营房． A. This time there was no tent. "这一次没有帐篷"，与下文形成转折，符合语境．故选A。
19．根据上文" going on another fun-filled holiday "可知，"我"对这次旅行非常满意，；以及空后" We have done a lot of it since "可知，"我们"都爱上了野营．F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping."从这里旅行后，我全家都对野营产生了巨大的兴趣"，承上启下，符合语境．故选F。
20．根据空后"sooner or later，everyone finds his or her way back to nature "可知，"我"希望每个人都能找到回归自然，也就是野营的个性化选择．形成这一观点的前提是"我"自己已经爱上了野营．E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping."我必须承认我已经开始享受野营了"，引出下文，符合语境．故选E。
三、语言运用，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。
Many blind children are also diagnosed with autism(自闭症), including my son Eddie. But we decided that we would not allow his blindness to 21． his development.
When Eddie was younger, we'd take him to the grocery store and talk about everything. We'd tell him what was on the shelves, the various smells, and even how much things 22． . We were teaching him the 23． of "grocery store". Though Eddie was not impressed, my husband James proved that we should always 24． again.
James told me one day recently that Eddie had become interested in 25． . I was very 26． . In the past, Eddie would cry in the store and not want to walk.
James' report afterwards amazed me. He would even have Eddie 27． items off the shelves and put them in the cart with his help.
The next day, we took Eddie to the grocery store. When we went to the fruit section, James let Eddie feel the apples in the whole 28． . The manager wasn't happy, and quickly came over to find out what was going on. James said Eddie was just 29． apples. As the manager looked 30． , James turned to Eddie and threw out a question he wasn't sure. Eddie would answer.
He said, "Eddie, can you pick up that bag of apples and put it in the cart " 31． , Eddie did exactly what James asked. This one little 32． even caused our eyes to fill with tears. Due to Eddie's language delays, it's hard to know what he fully 33． .
This is one of those moments we 34． for years to see. When the day comes, we are shocked. I'm glad that we keep trying with Eddie and never give up on him. We are trying to remember he's growing every day in every way; trying to put 35． in his life that may not have worked before, but can work now; trying to be better parents.
21．A． decline B． replace C． adapt D． delay
22．A． lose B． return C． cost D． develop
23．A． location B． concept C． instruction D． domain
24．A． try B． pass C． break D． stick
25．A． shouting B． shopping C． walking D． picking
26．A． worried B． ashamed C． embarrassed D． surprised
27．A． prepare B． turn C． pull D． throw
28．A． farmland B． market C． size D． section
29．A． taking in B． focusing on
C． picking out D． making up
30．A． confused B． moved C． unnoticed D． excited
31．A． Unfortunately B． Unwillingly
C． Shockingly D． Hopefully
32．A． moment B． situation C． attitude D． suggestion
33．A． receives B． understands C． doubts D． follows
34．A． wait B． search C． head D． call
35．A． reasons B． experiences C． descriptions D． criteria
【答案】21．D；22．C；23．B；24．A；25．B；26．D；27．C；28．D；29．C；30．A；31．C；32．A；33．B；34．A；35．B
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者的儿子埃迪患有自闭症，并且看不见。但他们决定不能让他的失明耽误他的发展，于是教给儿子杂货店的概念。还带埃迪去了杂货店，而儿子的表现也让他们吃惊。
【点评】考查完形填空，本题考点涉及动词，名词，形容词，副词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案。
21．句意：但是我们决定不能让他的失明耽误他的发展。A. decline"下降"；B. replace"代替"；C. adapt"适应"；D. delay"推迟，耽误"。根据下文"When Eddie was younger, we'd take him to the grocery store and talk about everything."埃迪小的时候，我们会带他去杂货店，无话不谈)"可知，作者没有让失明耽误儿子的发展。故选D。
22．句意：我们会告诉他货架上有什么，各种各样的气味，甚至东西的价格。A. lose"失去"；B. return "返回"；C. cost"花费"；D. develop"发展"。根据空前"We'd tell him what was on the shelves, the various smells, and even how much things"可知，作者为了教会儿子杂货店的概念，告诉他货架上有什么，各种各样的气味，甚至东西的价格。故选C。
23．句意：我们正在教他"杂货店"的概念。A. location"位置"；B. concept"概念"；C. instruction"指示"；D. domain"领域"。根据空后"of ‘grocery store'"以及上文告诉他货架上有什么，各种各样的气味，甚至东西的价格，可知是教他"杂货店"的概念。故选B。
24．句意：虽然埃迪没有印象，但我丈夫詹姆斯证明了我们应该总是再试一次。A. try"尝试"；B. pass "通过"；C. break"休息"；D. stick"粘，贴"。根据空前"Though Eddie was not impressed"以及空后"again"可知，指再次尝试教儿子，故选A。
25．句意：最近有一天，詹姆斯告诉我埃迪对购物感兴趣了，我很惊讶。A. shouting"叫喊"；B. shopping"购物"；C. walking"散步"；D. picking"捡起"。根据下文"The next day, we took Eddie to the grocery store."第二天，我们带埃迪去了杂货店)"他们带儿子去了杂货店，可知儿子对购物感兴趣了。故选B。
26．句意：最近有一天，詹姆斯告诉我埃迪对购物感兴趣了，我很惊讶。A. worried"担心的"；B. ashamed"羞愧的"；C. embarrassed"尴尬的"；D. surprised"惊讶的"。根据下文"In the past, Eddie would cry in the store and not want to walk."以前，埃迪会在店里哭，不想走路。可知，儿子对购物感兴趣，作者很惊讶。故选D。
27．句意：他甚至会让埃迪把东西从架子上拽下来，在他的帮助下放到购物车里。A. prepare"准备"；B. turn"转弯"；C. pull"拉，拽"；D. throw"扔"。根据空后"items off the shelves"指把东西从架子上拽下来，故选C。
28．句意：当我们去水果区时，詹姆斯让埃迪去摸整个区的苹果。A. farmland"农田"；B. market"市场"；C. size"尺寸"；D. section"部分"。呼应上文"When we went to the fruit section"此处指水果区。故选D。
29．句意：詹姆斯说埃迪只是在挑选苹果。A. taking in"理解"；B. focusing on"集中"；C. picking out"选出"；D. making up"化妆"。呼应后文"can you pick up that bag of apples"可知，詹姆斯说埃迪只是在挑选苹果。故选C。
30．句意：经理一脸困惑，詹姆斯转向埃迪，抛出了一个他不确定的问题。A. confused"困惑的"；B. moved"感动的"；C. unnoticed"被忽视的"；D. excited"激动的"。根据上文"The manager wasn't happy, and quickly came over to find out what was going on."经理不高兴了，赶紧过来看看发生了什么事。可知，经理过来询问，并且对发生的事情感到困惑，故选A。
31．句意：令人震惊的是，埃迪完全按照詹姆斯的要求做了。A. Unfortunately"不幸地"；B. Unwillingly"不情愿地"；C. Shockingly"惊人地"；D. Hopefully"有希望地"。根据空后"Eddie did exactly what James asked"以及下文提到了很难知道埃迪完全理解了什么，所以对"埃迪完全按照詹姆斯的要求做了"这一行为是令人震惊的。故选C。
32．句意：这个小小的瞬间——甚至使我们的眼睛充满了泪水。A. moment"时刻"；B. situation"情况"；C. attitude"态度"；D. suggestion"建议"。呼应后文"This is one of those moments"指埃迪完全按照詹姆斯的要求做了这一瞬间，故选A。
33．句意：由于埃迪的语言迟缓，很难知道他完全理解了什么。A. receives"收到"；B. understands "理解"；C. doubts"怀疑"；D. follows"跟随"。根据空前"Due to Eddie's language delays, it's hard to know what he fully"可知，埃迪表达有困难，很难知道他完全理解了什么。故选B。
34．句意：这是我们等待多年的时刻之一。A. wait"等待"；B. search"搜寻"；C. head"前往"；D. call"打电话"。根据空后"for years to see"指作者他们等待多年，才看到埃迪完全理解了他们的话，故选A。
35．句意：我们试着记住他每天都在以各种方式成长；试着把以前没有但现在有用的经历放进他的生活中；努力成为更好的父母。A. reasons"理由"；B. experiences"经历"；C. descriptions"描述"；D. criteria"标准"。根据空前"We are trying to remember he's growing every day in every way"可知，埃迪每天都在成长，而作者和丈夫作为父母，也试着把以前没有但现在有用的经历放进他的生活中。故选B。
四、语言运用，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。
The Grand Tang Mall in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, offers a fascinating experience that transports visitors back to the Tang Dynasty. Even after 10 p.m. on weekdays, the pedestrian area come alive 　36． 　 vibrant lights and lively music. The main street 　37． 　 (line) with Tang-style pavilions, and people dressed in traditional Chinese attire(服装) can be seen 　38． 　 (leisure) strolling. 　39． 　 sets this modern recreation apart is a series of outdoor performances 　40． 　 (feature) cultural elements from the Tang Dynasty presented in a contemporary way. Onstage, acclaimed Tang Dynasty poets, 　41． 　 (play) by actors, engage visitors in conversations about ancient Chinese poetry. Within a compact area, captivating musicals and dance performances blend traditional and contemporary elements, providing an 　42． 　 (impress) cultural experience. These interactive events 　43． 　 (become) the city's tourism highlight, attracting 　44． 　 daily average of 300,000 tourists to the Grand Tang Mall since June.
Inspired by the glamour of the Tang Dynasty, the Grand Tang Mall continues to create new productions 　45． 　 showcase the era's poetry and art performances. With over 20 regular programs, each lasting 10 minutes, visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good view of these popular shows.
【答案】36．with；37．is lined；38．leisurely；39．What；40．featuring；41．played；42．impressive；43．have become；44．a；45．which/that
【知识点】说明文；日常生活类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了陕西省西安市的大唐购物中心为游客提供了一种将游客带回唐朝的迷人体验。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及介词，时态语态，副词，主语从句，非谓语动词，形容词，时态，冠词，定语从句以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
36．句意：即使在工作日的晚上10点以后，步行区也会因灯光和欢快的音乐而活跃起来。come alive with固定短语，"因……而变得生动活泼"，故填with。
37．句意：主要街道两旁是唐式凉亭，人们穿着中国传统服装悠闲地散步。此处是谓语动词，主语The main street为单数名词和动词line为被动关系，结合上下文时态可知，此处为陈述客观事实，为一般现在时。故填is lined。
38．句意：主要街道两旁是唐式凉亭，人们穿着中国传统服装悠闲地散步。此处副词作状语修饰现在分词strolling，故填leisurely。
39．句意：让这个现代娱乐活动与众不同的是一系列以唐代文化元素为特色的户外表演，以现代的方式呈现。 sets this modern recreation apart 是主句从句，从句缺少主语，指代事物，应用连接代词what引导从句。故填What。
40．句意：让这个现代娱乐活动与众不同的是一系列以唐代文化元素为特色的户外表演，以现代的方式呈现。performances和feature为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式作后置定语。故填featuring。
41．句意：舞台上，著名的唐代诗人由演员扮演，与游客谈论中国古代诗歌。Tang Dynasty poets和play在逻辑上是动宾关系，过去分词表被动，此处作后置定语，故填played。
42．句意：在紧凑的区域内，迷人的音乐剧和舞蹈表演融合了传统和现代元素，提供了令人印象深刻的文化体验。此处形容词作定语修饰名词短语 cultural experience 。故填impressive。
43．句意：这些互动活动已成为该市的旅游亮点，自6月以来，每天平均吸引30万游客前往大唐购物中心。此处是谓语动词，根据时间状语 since June 可知，应用现在完成时，主语events为复数名词，故填have become。
44．句意：这些互动活动已成为该市的旅游亮点，自6月以来，每天平均吸引30万游客前往大唐购物中心。an/a...average of固定短语，"……的平均"，修饰词daily的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
45．句意：受到唐代魅力的启发，大唐商城继续创作新的作品，展示这个时代的诗歌和艺术表演。 showcase the era's poetry and art performances 是限制性定语从句，先行词是new productions，从句中缺少主语成分，应用关系代词which/that引导。故填 which/that 。
五、写作，第一节（满分15分）
46． 假如你是李华，你的学校召开英语征文大赛。你提交了你很满意的文章，结果在获奖名单中却没有你的名字。你打算写信给大赛的评委Lucas，了解具体情况，内容包括：1. 你的备赛过程；2. 你的困惑。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Lucas,
……
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】暂未更新
【知识点】提纲作文；图画式应用文；半开放性作文
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇英文信件，要求考生以李华的身份写信给大赛的评委Lucas，了解具体情况。写作背景：你的学校召开英语征文大赛。你提交了你很满意的文章，结果在获奖名单中却没有你的名字。 写作要点已经给出，属于提纲类作文，内容包括： 1. 你的备赛过程；2. 你的困惑。 考生需要根据写作要求，确定关键词（组），并进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。最后连句成文，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。
【点评】本题对于考生的综合能力要求较高，要求考生有很强的谋篇布局的能力和组织要点的能力。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
六、写作，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。
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn't see some rain soon we would lose everything.
I was in the kitchen making lunch for the family when I saw my six-year-old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. I could only see his back. He wasn't walking in his usual way. He was obviously walking with a great effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.
Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow and purposeful step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.
He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked, being very careful not to spill the water he carried. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned against a tree to spy on him. I saw the most amazing site.
Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap up the water in my boy's hand.
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After delivering the water to the dehydrated(脱水的) animals, Billy carefully jumped up to run back.
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Later that day, I learned what had been happening.
【答案】Paragraph 1:
After delivering the water to the dehydrated(脱水的) animals, Billy carefully jumped up to run back. My curiosity once again drove me to follow him back. After he reached the kitchen, he turned on the tap. As he was trying hard to cup both hands to receive the water, it was still running away through his fingers. And he also had great difficulty turning off the tap with hands occupied. He seemed to be so sorry and self-condemned for his wasting of water. Wearing a note of upset on his face, he carried it carefully toward the woods.
Paragraph 2:
Later that day, I learned what had been happening. It began to make sense to me why he wasn't walking in his usual way. I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart working so hard to save a life. As my tears began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops. It was as if the nature itself was moved by the great effort made by my son and began to weep with pride.
【知识点】文字式记叙文；开放性作文；读后续写
【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，讲述了在一个旱季最热的日子，作者看到六岁的儿子Billy在森林与家之间跑来跑去，持续了一个多小时后，作者跟随Billy去了森林，发现Billy正在不顾危险地给一只严重缺水的小鹿喂水的故事。段落续写：①由第一段首句内容"在给脱水的动物们送完水后，比利小心翼翼地跳起来跑回去。"可知，第一段可描写Billy去给这些动物喂水时的动作以及内心动态，以及作者的感受。②由第二段首句内容"那天晚些时候，我才知道发生了什么事。"可知，第二段可描写作者了解到的事情的来龙去脉及作者的感受。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本书面表达要点齐全，上下文连贯，使用一定数量的句式结构，让句子更加生动丰满，同时运用了许多高级词汇和固定短语，提高文章的档次，体现了对英语的熟练的驾驭能力。例如：After he reached the kitchen, he turned on the tap. 运用了时间状语从句；As he was trying hard to cup both hands to receive the water, it was still running away through his fingers. 运用了时间状语从句；Wearing a note of upset on his face, he carried it carefully toward the woods.运用了现在分词作状语； It began to make sense to me why he wasn't walking in his usual way. 运用了it作形式主语，主语从句；As my tears began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops. 运用了时间状语从句，被动语态；It was as if the nature itself was moved by the great effort made by my son and began to weep with pride.运用了表语从句。
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