江苏省常州高级中学
2023～2024学年第一学期高二年级12月阶段测试英语试卷
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman want to buy
A. A skirt. B. A handbag. C. A purse.
2 What time of day is it now
A. Morning. B. Afternoon. C. Evening.
3. How does the woman feel
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Bad neighborhoods. B. Chinese New Year. C. A loud noise.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The butter is not in its usual place.
B. She doesn’t want to ask Andy again.
C. They should get more butter.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Boss and assistant. B. Customer and waitress. C. Husband and wife.
7. Who is Tom
A. A waiter. B. The new secretary. C. The old secretary.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why didn’t the man know about the news
A. He was in a different area of the country.
B. He only pays attention to local reports.
C. He has been busy with his presentation.
9. How many people were still lost after the rescue
A. 21. B. 25. C. 29.
10. Where is the woman from
A. Rome. B. New York. C. Tokyo.
听第8段材料，回答第11、12题。
11. Where can the man learn more about how people talk
A. In the newspaper. B. On TV shows. C. From his translator.
12 What did the man already do
A. He learned to be humorous.
B. He talked about current events.
C. He found a group of friends in a similar situation.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When did the man fall in love with the ocean
A. In his childhood. B. In his teens. C. In his adulthood.
14. How has the ocean changed recently
A. There are more whales in it.
B. It is cleaner at the bottom.
C. There is more trash in it.
15. According to the man, what affects the recycling of plastic
A. The price of oil.
B. The number of recycle bins.
C. The amount of plastic.
16. What is the man’s suggestion when people shop in the grocery store
A. Bringing their own containers.
B. Using the plastic bags.
C. Buying things wrapped in plastic.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the main topic of the speech
A. The media. B. Television channels. C. The Internet.
18. What is the most important reason for people to have the right information
A. To limit the power of government.
B. To help themselves vote wisely.
C. To participate in important decisions.
19. Why are politicians unsatisfied with the media
A. They don’t think the media is reliable.
B. They think the media only cares about money.
C. They don’t think the media provides enough variety.
20. Why have more choices of news caused problems
A. The government is more careful.
B. Citizens are watching more channels.
C. People disagree on what the facts are.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Right Electric Bike For You
The bicycle fever is back, but this time it has gone electric. According to NPD Group which tracks the bicycle industry, electric bike sales have more than doubled since 2019. And their popularity is still on the rise. Confirm your need and pick the electric bike that’s best for you.
MODEL WHAT’S IT FOR WHO’S IT FOR
Swagtron EB5 ◆Such e-bikes are designed to make short trips, adding to the rider’s comfort and ability to see. The electric assistance allows you to travel easily and comfortably. ◆Those looking for alternatives to driving around the town. They’re lighter than most motorcycles. making them perfect for carrying groceries and laptops.
Specialized Turbo ◆These e-bikes use the same light structure and narrow wheels as conventional touring bikes. The electric motor makes it possible to cover longer distances. ◆Riders who are eager for more challenging cycling or want to extend the riding distance. The riding position may discourage those with back or neck pain.
RadWagon 4 ◆With strong structure and fat wheels, they transport relatively heavy loads, which can be equipped with a seat or rack (支架). ◆Anyone who would prefer to transport large loads of groceries or packages(or even small kids) with something other than a car.
Ancheer EM ◆With stronger structure, bigger wheels, and suspension systems that absorb the impact of rough rides, they can handle rough landscapes. ◆Someone who wants to experience the excitement of riding down dirt tracks but also wants a bit help from an electric motor.
1. Which magazine is this text probably taken from
A. Techlife News. B. Muscle & Fitness.
C. How It Works. D. Consumer Reports.
2. Which is most suitable for someone who wants to challenge long-range tours
A. Swagtron EB5. B. Specialized Turbo. C. RadWagon 4. D. Ancheer EM.
3. What can we learn about the electric bikes
A. Designs of ‘electric bikes are based on travel purposes.
B. Electric bikes are more popular than conventional bikes.
C. Riders of these electric bikes put speed in the first place.
D. The trend of electric bikes replacing cars can’t be prevented.
B
“I can’t connect with your characters.”
I kept hearing the same feedback and was unable to understand why and not sure what to do. I was a character-driven writer. How could I mess up the one thing I was supposed to be good at I was determined to convince my agent that these characters were real. After all, I knew they were real. My main character Lotus had lived inside me for years. I just needed to clarify her on the page.
I wrote and edited for a year trying to respond to this agent’s feedback. But Lotus’ personality began to disappear. I tried to have her make “better” decisions, wear smarter fashion, and have more friends, as my agent said she acted “immature” and was “isolated”. And when this agent ultimately parted ways with me, I felt like I had failed. Now with time and distance, I realize I tried to fit Lotus into a neurotypical style to please my agent. And as a result, Lotus lost her Lotus-ness.
When that agent discouraged me from writing Lotus as autistic(自闭的), he said that would make Lotus seem more “vulnerable(脆弱的)” or an “obvious victim”. I didn’t want Lotus to seem vulnerable. Lotus’ autism is what makes her powerful, I tried to explain. But from a neurotypical perspective, Lotus’ autism could only be seen as a weakness.
Unsure of how to convince my agent of the strength and power autistic women hold, I began to write Lotus as “neurotypical”. And I failed miserably. After all, what do I know about being neurotypical My whole life, autism was my default. Not being diagnosed until 2020, I assumed the way I saw the world was “normal”.
My current agent encourages me to write from my neurodivergent(神经多样性的) experience. With this invitation, I revisited Lotus and saw her the way I first wrote her. And when I did, the characters and the entire narrative began to make more sense.
Identifying my characters as neurodivergent not only gives me joy as a writer, but it has produced my strongest writing. For so long, I’ve combatted the advice to “write what I know”, in part because I didn’t know what I actually knew. I didn’t know I was neurodivergent. But as I mine the specificity of my lived experience, my writing is stronger. There is a power to our lived experience. It’s not a limitation on our craft, but a swinging open of the gates.
4. How did the author feel when receiving the repeated response from the first agent
A. Confused. B. Convinced. C. Determined. D. Disappointed.
5. Lotus’ personality got lost because ______
A. Lotus no longer lived inside the author B. the author attempted to please the agent
C. the agent failed to sympathize with Lotus D. Lotus was considered childish and lonely
6. What do we know about the author
A. She regretted parting with the agent.
B. She owed her success in life to autism.
C. She was aware of her autism in the early years.
D. She was empowered by her autistic experience.
7. What has the author learned from her own experience
A. Stick to your dream despite discouragement.
B. Be true to yourself and write from your heart.
C. Giving in to authority is the barrier to success.
D. Everyone is born an original instead of a copy.
C
When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents, most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/Chinese/etc.” But this kind of misses the point.
More often than not, what we mean when we say someone “has an accent” is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice. Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don’t hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do!
Every person speaks a dialect (方言), too. In the field of language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance,” You got eat or not “(meaning “Have you eaten ” ) is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different
We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone.
Language differences like these provide insights into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is a distinct part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.
8. What does the author think of his/ her friends’ response in paragraph 1
A. It reflects their self confidence.
B. It reflects their language levels.
C. It misses the point of communication.
D. It misses the real meaning of accents.
9. Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English
A. To justify the use of dialects.
B. To show the diversity of dialects.
C. To correct a grammatical mistake.
D. To highlight a traditional approach.
10. What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph
A. Learn to speak with your local dialect.
B. Seek for an official definition of accents.
C. Appreciate the value of accents and dialects.
D. Distinguish our local languages from others’.
11. What can be a suitable title for this passage
A. Everyone Has an Accent
B. Accents Enhance Our Identities
C. Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding
D. Standard English Is at Risk
D
At a museum in Vietnam Lena Bui’s film Where Birds Dance Their Last reflected on the beauty and vulnerability of Vietnamese feather farms after Bird Flu. During a festival in Rwanda, Ellen Reid’s audio experience Soundwalk was shared in a hopeful discussion about music, parks and mental health. These are a few of the things I have helped bring to life over the years, working at the intersection of scientific research, the arts and advocacy to support science in solving global health challenges.
Science is key to addressing these issues. But it isn’t the only key. To achieve its potential and for its advances to be implemented and reach all who could benefit, science depends on trust and good relationships. People might not always see science as relevant, trustworthy or meaningful to their lives. There are reasons why some see science as having a chequered past, from nuclear weapons to eugenics, and are therefore uninterested in, or suspicious of, what it proposes. Others feel excluded by the incomprehensibility of hyper specialist knowledge.
In its capacity to build upon and test an evidence base, science is powerful, but researchers and funders haven’t been as good at ensuring this evidence base responds to the needs and interests of diverse communities, or informs policy makers to take action. Science might be perceived as distancing itself from the personal, the poetic and the political, yet it is precisely these qualities that can be most influential when it comes to public interest in atopic or how a government prioritizes a decision.
A moving story well told can be more memorable than a list of facts. This is where the arts come in. Artists can give us different perspectives with which to consider and reimagine the world together. They can redress the proclaimed objectivity in science by bringing stories —subjectivities —into the picture, and these can help foster a sense of connection and hope.
In 2012, I set up artist residencies in medical research centres around the world. Bui was attached to the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam. The head of the research team was delighted, finding that Bui, as a Vietnamese artist, had license to be in, and to share useful insights from, villages where infectious disease researchers weren’t welcome. Six years later, I led Wellcome’s Contagious Cities program, which established artist residencies worldwide to support locally led explorations of epidemic preparedness. The recent pandemic made this work more noticeable, and has informed our Mindscapes program which is currently sharing experiences of mental health through the work of artists.
With pandemic, climate and mental health crises upon us, rising inequality and what feels like an increasingly broken world, never has there been more need to build and nurture hopeful and imaginative spaces to grow human connection and shared purpose for the common good. Science and the arts can work hand in glove to achieve this.
12. The author lists two works in Paragraph 1 mainly to ______.
A. reveal the gap between science and art B. prove his competence in both science and art
C. introduce successful science-related artworks D. show that science can be promoted in art forms
13. What does the underlined word “chequered” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Recent and remote. B. Good and bad.
C. Usual and unusual. D. Peaceful and scary.
14. Which of the following would the author agree
A. Policy-makers base their decisions on science. B. Researchers popularize science effectively.
C. Science is well received among the public. D. The arts help people build connections.
15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. The Value of the Arts to Science B. Where Do Science and the Arts Meet
C. A New Way to Fight Pandemic—the Arts D. Which Matters More Science or the Arts
第二节 七选五(共5题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool
Whether you like to practice your dolphin dives or idle away the day on a raft, swimming is one of summer’s perfect pleasures. With a minimum of materials, you can create a cooling summer retreat in your backyard.
Though common in Europe, natural swimming pools, are in their early stage in the United States. You can ask most American swimming-pool contractors (承包商) to build a backyard pool.____16____It may include rebar (钢筋), gunite (压力喷浆), fiberglass, and a filtration (过滤) system.
But in recent years, a few builders and a growing number of homeowners have learned how to build pools.____17____They’ve found it’s possible to construct pools that are more about building with nature and blending into the natural landscape. Natural swimming pools use stone and clay in place of concrete or fiberglass, and aquatic plants instead of harmful chemicals and complicated mechanical filtering systems.____18____They also support beneficial bacteria that consume potentially harmful organisms, and give habitat to frogs, dragonflies, and other water life.____19____A natural pool can be built for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Natural swimming pools require no harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech.____20____You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn. Except for topping it off now and then, you’ll fill the pool only once.
A. The plants enrich the pool with oxygen.
B. Chances are that they will roll out a long list of goods.
C. You can make your pool as shallow or as deep as you want.
D. And once established, they call for only a bit of management.
E. It is the most ecological and economic way to build a conventional pool.
F. They don’t rely on a mass of manufactured materials and chemical additives.
G. The result is an ecological system that is relatively inexpensive to construct.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the summer of 2015, Brian Peterson and his wife, had just moved to California. Outside the couple’s apartment, a homeless man often yelled on the street corner. One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does, when his quiet was ____21____ by the homeless man. Inspired by the book’s____22____message, Peterson then decided to go out and ____23____ himself.
In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He’d moved to California to pursue a career in____24____, but he soon fell on___25___ difficulties and ended up living on the street. The story touched Peterson, a____26____of the Cleveland College of Art, who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years.____27____, he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes.
This____28____sparked Peterson to found Faces of Mankind, a nonprofit organization that focused on painting and____29____portraits of those who are unhoused. Peterson put half the money into a “love account” to help his_____30_____get back on their feet. Many people use the funds for_____31_____— medical care, clothes or food, but Faris chose to_____32_____his musical dream. When the album was delivered to Faris, the man finally couldn’t contain his emotions and_____33_____in Peterson’s arms.
Over the years, Peterson has discovered that the buyers begin to see the homeless_____34_____. They mention that they tend to connect and develop friendship with someone they might have otherwise_____35_____.
21.
A. tackled B. threatened C. disturbed D. restricted
22.
A. caring B. outgoing C. massive D. severe
23.
A. accuse B. delight C. commit D. introduce
24.
A. business B. music C. medicine D. painting
25.
A. academic B. emotional C. financial D. physical
26.
A. designer B. graduate C. professor D. physician
27.
A. Desperately B. Unwillingly C. Deliberately D. Unexpectedly
28.
A. encounter B. conflict C. reunion D. negotiation
29.
A. demanding B. purchasing C. distributing D. selling
30.
A. artists B. employees C. models D. neighbors
31.
A. preparations B. necessities C. substances D. requirements
32.
A. accomplish B. postpone C. approach D. withdraw
33.
A. clapped B. laughed C. screamed D. wept
34.
A. cautiously B. differently C. openly D. gratefully
35.
A. accompanied B. engaged C. overlooked D. supported
第二节 语法填空(共10题;每题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the coming era of budget cuts to education, distance learning could become the norm.
The temptation for those in charge of education budgets to trade teachers ___36___ technology could be so strong that they ignore the disadvantages of distance learning. School facilities are expensive ___37___(build). Online classes do not require buildings and each class can host hundreds of people at the same time, ___38___(result) in greater savings. But moving away from a traditional classroom ___39___ a living, breathing human being teaches and interacts with students daily is a disaster. ___40___(physical) attending school has hidden benefits: getting up ___41___(early), interacting more with peers, and building better relationships with teachers. Moreover, schools should be more than simple institutions of traditional learning. They are places where students ___42___(offer) counseling(咨询) and other support.
Those policy-makers are often fascinated by the latest technology in education and its potential to transform education overnight. ___43___, online education does not allow a teacher to keep a struggling student after class and offer help. Educational videos are unable to make eye contact or assess a student’s level of ___44___(engage). Given these expectations, schools should not become permanently “remote”. Technology, however ____45____(advance), should simply be a tool of a good teacher.
第四部分 书面表达(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，近日，你发现同学们参与外教Peter组织的English Club活动的兴趣不高，请你给他写一封邮件。
内容包括：1. 说明问题；2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Senior 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Hector stood in the front of his fifth-grade classroom as one of the last two competitors in the Room Five Geography Bee. His opponent having missed the last question, it was Hector’s turn. If he answered his question correctly, he would be the Room Five champion.
“Where did I put that second sheet of questions ” Mr. Adler whispered while searching through a thick pile of papers on his messy desk. Mr. Adler, though a great teacher, had a reputation of being disorganized with a long history of misplacing things. “Oh well, I apologize for the delay.” said Mr. Adler after what seemed like a long time. “Hector, please tell us the capital city of Brazil.” Hearing the question, Hector smiled. Then, there was the answer.
Later that day in the courtyard, many classmates congratulated Hector. Wearing a proud smile, he greeted and thanked them all. Oh, the sweet taste of victory.
As it was getting late, the courtyard became deserted. But Hector still didn’t want to leave. Then he saw Mr. Adler crossing the courtyard and holding a half-open bag full of papers. As he hurried past, an envelope dropped out but Mr. Adler was unaware, turned a corner and disappeared out of sight. Hector picked it up. On the envelope were the words “Fifth Grade Geography Bee Questions and Answers”. Hector stared wide-eyed at the envelope. Before he even had time to reflect on the consequences, he opened it and read the questions.
As soon as Hector had done it, he knew it was the wrong choice. He’d cheated and whatever he did now, he couldn’t change the fact. “What if Mr. Adler thought I stole this morning’s questions too ” Hector thought. “He’d take away my Room Five victory for sure.” Little did he know that one of the best days in his life would be turned into the worst so quickly. Torn by his conscience, Hector was totally at a loss what to do.
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。
Before he realized it, Hector found himself standing in Mr. Adler’s room.
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The next day the entire school came to watch the Fifth Grade Geography Bee.
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2023～2024学年第一学期高二年级12月阶段测试英语试卷
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman want to buy
A. A skirt. B. A handbag. C. A purse.
2. What time of day is it now
A. Morning. B. Afternoon. C. Evening.
3. How does the woman feel
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Bad neighborhoods. B. Chinese New Year. C. A loud noise.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The butter is not in its usual place.
B. She doesn’t want to ask Andy again.
C. They should get more butter.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Boss and assistant. B. Customer and waitress. C. Husband and wife.
7. Who is Tom
A. A waiter. B. The new secretary. C. The old secretary.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why didn’t the man know about the news
A. He was in a different area of the country.
B. He only pays attention to local reports.
C. He has been busy with his presentation.
9. How many people were still lost after the rescue
A. 21. B. 25. C. 29.
10. Where is the woman from
A. Rome. B. New York. C. Tokyo.
听第8段材料，回答第11、12题。
11. Where can the man learn more about how people talk
A. In the newspaper. B. On TV shows. C. From his translator.
12. What did the man already do
A. He learned to be humorous.
B. He talked about current events.
C. He found a group of friends in a similar situation.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When did the man fall in love with the ocean
A. In his childhood. B. In his teens. C. In his adulthood.
14. How has the ocean changed recently
A. There are more whales in it.
B. It is cleaner at the bottom.
C. There is more trash in it.
15. According to the man, what affects the recycling of plastic
A. The price of oil.
B. The number of recycle bins.
C. The amount of plastic.
16. What is the man’s suggestion when people shop in the grocery store
A. Bringing their own containers.
B. Using the plastic bags.
C. Buying things wrapped in plastic.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the main topic of the speech
A. The media. B. Television channels. C. The Internet.
18. What is the most important reason for people to have the right information
A. To limit the power of government.
B. To help themselves vote wisely.
C. To participate in important decisions.
19. Why are politicians unsatisfied with the media
A. They don’t think the media is reliable.
B. They think the media only cares about money.
C. They don’t think the media provides enough variety.
20. Why have more choices of news caused problems
A. The government is more careful.
B. Citizens are watching more channels.
C. People disagree on what the facts are.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Right Electric Bike For You
The bicycle fever is back, but this time it has gone electric. According to NPD Group which tracks the bicycle industry, electric bike sales have more than doubled since 2019. And their popularity is still on the rise. Confirm your need and pick the electric bike that’s best for you.
MODEL WHAT’S IT FOR WHO’S IT FOR
Swagtron EB5 ◆Such e-bikes are designed to make short trips, adding to the rider’s comfort and ability to see. The electric assistance allows you to travel easily and comfortably. ◆Those looking for alternatives to driving around the town. They’re lighter than most motorcycles. making them perfect for carrying groceries and laptops.
Specialized Turbo ◆These e-bikes use the same light structure and narrow wheels as conventional touring bikes. The electric motor makes it possible to cover longer distances. ◆Riders who are eager for more challenging cycling or want to extend the riding distance. The riding position may discourage those with back or neck pain.
RadWagon 4 ◆With strong structure and fat wheels, they transport relatively heavy loads, which can be equipped with a seat or rack (支架). ◆Anyone who would prefer to transport large loads of groceries or packages(or even small kids) with something other than a car.
Ancheer EM ◆With stronger structure, bigger wheels, and suspension systems that absorb the impact of rough rides, they can handle rough landscapes. ◆Someone who wants to experience the excitement of riding down dirt tracks but also wants a bit help from an electric motor.
1. Which magazine is this text probably taken from
A. Techlife News. B. Muscle & Fitness.
C. How It Works. D. Consumer Reports.
2. Which is most suitable for someone who wants to challenge long-range tours
A. Swagtron EB5. B. Specialized Turbo. C. RadWagon 4. D. Ancheer EM.
3. What can we learn about the electric bikes
A. Designs of ‘electric bikes are based on travel purposes.
B. Electric bikes are more popular than conventional bikes.
C. Riders of these electric bikes put speed in the first place.
D. The trend of electric bikes replacing cars can’t be prevented.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了四种不同类型的电动自行车，可以根据需要选择最适合自己的一款。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段中的“According to NPD Group which tracks the bicycle industry, electric bike sales have more than doubled since 2019.(根据跟踪自行车行业的NPD集团的数据，自2019年以来，电动自行车的销量翻了一番多。)”可知，电动自行车的销量翻番，由此可推断，本文很可能是来自于消费报告。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据介绍Specialized Turbo内容中的“The electric motor makes it possible to cover longer distances.(电动机可以走更远的距离。)”可知，改电动自行车使得走远距离的路程变得可能，所以Specialized Turbo是最佳选择。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段中的“Confirm your need and pick the electric bike that’s best for you.(确认您的需求并选择最适合您的电动自行车。)”以及表格中“WHAT’S IT FOR (这是干什么用的？)”该栏目中对电动自行车设计出发点的介绍可推断，电动自行车是基于出行目的设计的，且B、C、D三项中的内容均不正确或未提及。故选A项。
B
“I can’t connect with your characters.”
I kept hearing the same feedback and was unable to understand why and not sure what to do. I was a character-driven writer. How could I mess up the one thing I was supposed to be good at I was determined to convince my agent that these characters were real. After all, I knew they were real. My main character Lotus had lived inside me for years. I just needed to clarify her on the page.
I wrote and edited for a year, trying to respond to this agent’s feedback. But Lotus’ personality began to disappear. I tried to have her make “better” decisions, wear smarter fashion, and have more friends, as my agent said she acted “immature” and was “isolated”. And when this agent ultimately parted ways with me, I felt like I had failed. Now with time and distance, I realize I tried to fit Lotus into a neurotypical style to please my agent. And as a result, Lotus lost her Lotus-ness.
When that agent discouraged me from writing Lotus as autistic(自闭的), he said that would make Lotus seem more “vulnerable(脆弱的)” or an “obvious victim”. I didn’t want Lotus to seem vulnerable. Lotus’ autism is what makes her powerful, I tried to explain. But from a neurotypical perspective, Lotus’ autism could only be seen as a weakness.
Unsure of how to convince my agent of the strength and power autistic women hold, I began to write Lotus as “neurotypical”. And I failed miserably. After all, what do I know about being neurotypical My whole life, autism was my default. Not being diagnosed until 2020, I assumed the way I saw the world was “normal”.
My current agent encourages me to write from my neurodivergent(神经多样性的) experience. With this invitation, I revisited Lotus and saw her the way I first wrote her. And when I did, the characters and the entire narrative began to make more sense.
Identifying my characters as neurodivergent not only gives me joy as a writer, but it has produced my strongest writing. For so long, I’ve combatted the advice to “write what I know”, in part because I didn’t know what I actually knew. I didn’t know I was neurodivergent. But as I mine the specificity of my lived experience, my writing is stronger. There is a power to our lived experience. It’s not a limitation on our craft, but a swinging open of the gates.
4. How did the author feel when receiving the repeated response from the first agent
A. Confused. B. Convinced. C. Determined. D. Disappointed.
5. Lotus’ personality got lost because ______
A. Lotus no longer lived inside the author B. the author attempted to please the agent
C. the agent failed to sympathize with Lotus D. Lotus was considered childish and lonely
6. What do we know about the author
A. She regretted parting with the agent.
B. She owed her success in life to autism.
C. She was aware of her autism in the early years.
D. She was empowered by her autistic experience.
7. What has the author learned from her own experience
A. Stick to your dream despite discouragement.
B. Be true to yourself and write from your heart.
C. Giving in to authority is the barrier to success.
D. Everyone is born an original instead of a copy.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了患有自闭症的作者写作的经历，告诉我们在写作时做真实的自己，写发自内心的东西。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段““I can’t connect with your characters.”(“我无法与你的角色产生共鸣。”)”和第二段“I kept hearing the same feedback and was unable to understand why and not sure what to do.( 我一直听到同样的反馈，不明白为什么，也不知道该怎么做。)”可以推知，当收到经纪人的反复回应时，作者感到不解。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I wrote and edited for a year, trying to respond to this agent’s feedback. But Lotus’ personality began to disappear.( 我写了一年，编辑了一年，试图回应这位经纪人的反馈。但是Lotus的个性开始消失。)”和“Now with time and distance, I realize I tried to fit Lotus into a neurotypical style to please my agent.(随着时间和距离的推移，我意识到我试图把Lotus塑造成一种典型的风格，以取悦我的经纪人。)”可知，Lotus的个性开始消失是因为作者试图取悦经纪人。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“After all, what do I know about being neurotypical My whole life, autism was my default. Not being diagnosed until 2020, I assumed the way I saw the world was “normal”.( 毕竟，我对正常神经又有什么了解呢？在我的一生中，自闭症是我的默认症状。直到2020年我才被确诊，我以为我看世界的方式是“正常的”。)”和文章最后一段“But as I mine the specificity of my lived experience, my writing is stronger.( 但当我挖掘我的生活经历的特殊性时，我的写作就更强大了。)”可知，作者的自闭症经历给了她力量。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“My current agent encourages me to write from my neurodivergent(神经多样性的) experience. With this invitation, I revisited Lotus and saw her the way I first wrote her. And when I did, the characters and the entire narrative began to make more sense.(我现在的经纪人鼓励我根据我的神经发散经验来写作。带着这份邀请，我重新“拜访”了Lotus，看到了我第一次塑造她的样子。当我这样做的时候，角色和整个叙事开始变得更有意义。)”和文章最后一段“Identifying my characters as neurodivergent not only gives me joy as a writer, but it has produced my strongest writing. (把我的角色定位为神经发散者，不仅给了我作为作家的快乐，也让我写出了最精彩的作品。)”以及“But as I mine the specificity of my lived experience, my writing is stronger. There is a power to our lived experience. It’s not a limitation on our craft, but a swinging open of the gates.(但当我挖掘我的生活经历的特殊性时，我的写作就更强大了。我们的生活经历有一种力量。这并不是对我们的技术的限制，而是一扇敞开的大门。)”可知，作者从自己的经历中学到做真实的自己，写发自内心的东西。故选B。
C
When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents, most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/Chinese/etc.” But this kind of misses the point.
More often than not, what we mean when we say someone “has an accent” is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice. Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don’t hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do!
Every person speaks a dialect (方言), too. In the field of language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance,” You got eat or not “(meaning “Have you eaten ” ) is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different
We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone.
Language differences like these provide insights into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is a distinct part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.
8. What does the author think of his/ her friends’ response in paragraph 1
A. It reflects their self confidence.
B. It reflects their language levels.
C. It misses the point of communication.
D. It misses the real meaning of accents.
9. Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English
A. To justify the use of dialects.
B. To show the diversity of dialects.
C. To correct a grammatical mistake.
D. To highlight a traditional approach.
10. What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph
A. Learn to speak with your local dialect.
B. Seek for an official definition of accents.
C. Appreciate the value of accents and dialects.
D. Distinguish our local languages from others’.
11. What can be a suitable title for this passage
A. Everyone Has an Accent
B. Accents Enhance Our Identities
C. Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding
D. Standard English Is at Risk
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要论述了每个人都有口音。从这个意义上说，指出某人“有口音”是毫无意义的。语言差异可以帮助人们洞察他人的文化经历和背景，因此我们要欣赏口音和方言的价值。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一自然段“When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents, most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/Chinese/etc.” But this kind of misses the point. (当我向一些朋友提到我们都有口音时，他们中的大多数人都自豪地回答说：“好吧，我的英语/汉语等都说得很好。”但这种说法没有切中要害。)”可知，作者认为他/她的朋友忽略了口音的真正含义。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三自然段“The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different (根据新加坡英语使用者坚实的语法体系，这个句子结构良好，沟通清晰。为什么仅仅因为它不同就应该是错误的？)”可知，作者认为不能因为它不同就认为它是错的。所以作者使用新加坡口语的例子是在为使用方言进行辩护。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Language differences like these provide insights into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is a distinct part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way. (像这样的语言差异可以洞察人们的文化经历和背景。在一个全球化的时代，一个人说话的方式是一个人身份的一个独特部分。大多数人都乐于谈论他们演讲背后的文化。我们会更多地了解我们生活的世界，并在这一过程中结交朋友。)”可知，作者在最后一段中建议我们欣赏口音和方言的价值。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二自然段“In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone“has an accent“. We all do! (从这个意义上说，指出某人“有口音”是毫无意义的。我们都有！)”以及第三段“Every person speaks a dialect (方言), too. (每个人也会说一种方言。)”可知，作者认为每个人都有口音，而且作者在最后一段指出不同的口音可以让我们更多地了解我们生活的世界，并在这一过程中结交朋友。故A项“Everyone Has an Accent (每个人都有口音)”最能概括本文主旨。故选A。
D
At a museum in Vietnam, Lena Bui’s film Where Birds Dance Their Last reflected on the beauty and vulnerability of Vietnamese feather farms after Bird Flu. During a festival in Rwanda, Ellen Reid’s audio experience Soundwalk was shared in a hopeful discussion about music, parks and mental health. These are a few of the things I have helped bring to life over the years, working at the intersection of scientific research, the arts and advocacy to support science in solving global health challenges.
Science is key to addressing these issues. But it isn’t the only key. To achieve its potential and for its advances to be implemented and reach all who could benefit, science depends on trust and good relationships. People might not always see science as relevant, trustworthy or meaningful to their lives. There are reasons why some see science as having a chequered past, from nuclear weapons to eugenics, and are therefore uninterested in, or suspicious of, what it proposes. Others feel excluded by the incomprehensibility of hyper specialist knowledge.
In its capacity to build upon and test an evidence base, science is powerful, but researchers and funders haven’t been as good at ensuring this evidence base responds to the needs and interests of diverse communities, or informs policy makers to take action. Science might be perceived as distancing itself from the personal, the poetic and the political, yet it is precisely these qualities that can be most influential when it comes to public interest in atopic or how a government prioritizes a decision.
A moving story well told can be more memorable than a list of facts. This is where the arts come in. Artists can give us different perspectives with which to consider and reimagine the world together. They can redress the proclaimed objectivity in science by bringing stories —subjectivities —into the picture, and these can help foster a sense of connection and hope.
In 2012, I set up artist residencies in medical research centres around the world. Bui was attached to the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam. The head of the research team was delighted, finding that Bui, as a Vietnamese artist, had license to be in, and to share useful insights from, villages where infectious disease researchers weren’t welcome. Six years later, I led Wellcome’s Contagious Cities program, which established artist residencies worldwide to support locally led explorations of epidemic preparedness. The recent pandemic made this work more noticeable, and has informed our Mindscapes program which is currently sharing experiences of mental health through the work of artists.
With pandemic, climate and mental health crises upon us, rising inequality and what feels like an increasingly broken world, never has there been more need to build and nurture hopeful and imaginative spaces to grow human connection and shared purpose for the common good. Science and the arts can work hand in glove to achieve this.
12. The author lists two works in Paragraph 1 mainly to ______.
A. reveal the gap between science and art B. prove his competence in both science and art
C. introduce successful science-related artworks D. show that science can be promoted in art forms
13. What does the underlined word “chequered” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Recent and remote. B. Good and bad.
C. Usual and unusual. D. Peaceful and scary.
14. Which of the following would the author agree
A. Policy-makers base their decisions on science. B. Researchers popularize science effectively.
C. Science is well received among the public. D. The arts help people build connections.
15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. The Value of the Arts to Science B. Where Do Science and the Arts Meet
C. A New Way to Fight Pandemic—the Arts D. Which Matters More Science or the Arts
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了作者认为科学可以与艺术相结合，并通过列举事实证明了这一点。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“At a museum in Vietnam, Lena Bui’s film Where Birds Dance Their Last reflected on the beauty and vulnerability of Vietnamese feather farms after Bird Flu. During a festival in Rwanda, Ellen Reid’s audio experience Soundwalk was shared in a hopeful discussion about music, parks and mental health. These are a few of the things I have helped bring to life over the years, working at the intersection of scientific research, the arts and advocacy to support science in solving global health challenges.(在越南的一家博物馆，Lena Bui的电影《Where Birds dancing Their Last》反映了禽流感后越南羽毛农场的美丽和脆弱。在卢旺达的一个节日期间，Ellen Reid在一场关于音乐、公园和心理健康的充满希望的讨论中分享了她的音频体验Soundwalk。这些是我多年来帮助实现的一些事情，在科学研究、艺术和倡导的交叉领域工作，以支持科学解决全球健康挑战)”可推知，作者在第1段列出了两部作品，主要是为了说明科学可以以艺术形式得到推广。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“People might not always see science as relevant, trustworthy or meaningful to their lives.(人们可能并不总是认为科学与他们的生活相关、值得信赖或有意义)”以及画线词后文“from nuclear weapons to eugenics, and are therefore uninterested in, or suspicious of, what it proposes”可知，人们可能并不总是认为科学与他们的生活相关、值得信赖或有意义，所以有些人认为科学的过去有好有坏，从核武器到优生学，因此对科学提出的东西不感兴趣或怀疑是有原因的。故画线词意思是“有好有坏”。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Artists can give us different perspectives with which to consider and reimagine the world together. They can redress the proclaimed objectivity in science by bringing stories — subjectivities — into the picture, and these can help foster a sense of connection and hope.(艺术家可以给我们提供不同的视角，让我们一起思考和重新想象这个世界。他们可以通过将故事（主观性）带入画面来纠正科学中所宣称的客观性，这有助于培养一种联系感和希望感)”可推知，作者认同艺术帮助人们建立联系。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“These are a few of the things I have helped bring to life over the years, working at the intersection of scientific research, the arts and advocacy to support science in solving global health challenges.(这些是我多年来帮助实现的一些事情，在科学研究、艺术和倡导的交叉领域工作，以支持科学解决全球健康挑战)”以及第四段“Artists can give us different perspectives with which to consider and reimagine the world together. They can redress the proclaimed objectivity in science by bringing stories — subjectivities — into the picture, and these can help foster a sense of connection and hope.(艺术家可以给我们提供不同的视角，让我们一起思考和重新想象这个世界。他们可以通过将故事（主观性）带入画面来纠正科学中所宣称的客观性，这有助于培养一种联系感和希望感)”以及最后一段“Science and the arts can work hand in glove to achieve this.(科学和艺术可以携手合作来实现这一目标)”结合文章主要论述了作者认为科学可以与艺术相结合，并通过列举事实证明了这一点。可知，A选项“艺术对科学的价值”最符合文章标题。故选A。
第二节 七选五(共5题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool
Whether you like to practice your dolphin dives or idle away the day on a raft, swimming is one of summer’s perfect pleasures. With a minimum of materials, you can create a cooling summer retreat in your backyard.
Though common in Europe, natural swimming pools, are in their early stage in the United States. You can ask most American swimming-pool contractors (承包商) to build a backyard pool.____16____It may include rebar (钢筋), gunite (压力喷浆), fiberglass, and a filtration (过滤) system.
But in recent years, a few builders and a growing number of homeowners have learned how to build pools.____17____They’ve found it’s possible to construct pools that are more about building with nature and blending into the natural landscape. Natural swimming pools use stone and clay in place of concrete or fiberglass, and aquatic plants instead of harmful chemicals and complicated mechanical filtering systems.____18____They also support beneficial bacteria that consume potentially harmful organisms, and give habitat to frogs, dragonflies, and other water life.____19____A natural pool can be built for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Natural swimming pools require no harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech.____20____You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn. Except for topping it off now and then, you’ll fill the pool only once.
A. The plants enrich the pool with oxygen.
B. Chances are that they will roll out a long list of goods.
C. You can make your pool as shallow or as deep as you want.
D. And once established, they call for only a bit of management.
E It is the most ecological and economic way to build a conventional pool.
F. They don’t rely on a mass of manufactured materials and chemical additives.
G. The result is an ecological system that is relatively inexpensive to construct.
【答案】16 B 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述如何建造自然泳池及自然泳池的好处。
【16题详解】
根据空后“It may include rebar(钢筋), gunite(压力喷浆), fiberglass, and a filtration(过滤) system. (它可能包括钢筋，水泥砂浆，玻璃纤维，氯和能量消耗的过滤系统。)”可知，空后列举了所需要的东西，故B项“他们很可能会列出一张长长的清单”符合，空后的It指代B项中的a long list of goods，故选B项。
【17题详解】
根据空后“They’ve found it’s possible to construct pools that are more about building with nature and blending into the natural landscape. (他们已经发现，通过使用自然和混合自然风景来建造一些泳池是可能的。)”可知，空后提到可以把自然因素融入到建造泳池中去。故F项“他们不依靠大量人造材料和化学添加成分。”符合，说明不用人造材料和化学成分的自然方法，与下文一致，故选F项。
【18题详解】
根据下文“They also support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and give habitat to frogs, dragonflies and other water life. (他们也提供有益的细菌，这些细菌可以消耗废物和潜在的有害生物，并且为青蛙、蜻蜓和其他水生生物提供栖息地。)”可知，空后具体说明用植物的益处。故A项“植物为泳池添加氧气。”符合，说明植物的益处，空后是本空的递进，故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据空后“A natural pool can he constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars. (如果你自己建造一个自然泳池，仅仅花费2000美元，但是传统泳池花费数万美元。)”可知，空后说明自然泳池比传统泳池花费少。故G项“结果是建造美丽的生态系统是相对便宜的。”符合，说明建造自然泳池较便宜，与下文内容一致，故选G项。
【20题详解】
根据空后 “You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn. (不必每个秋天都为泳池排水。)”可知，空后说明自然泳池的便捷性。故D项“一旦建立，他们仅需要一点管理。”符合，说明自然泳池易于打理，与下文构成逻辑关系，故选D项。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the summer of 2015, Brian Peterson and his wife, had just moved to California. Outside the couple’s apartment, a homeless man often yelled on the street corner. One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does, when his quiet was ____21____ by the homeless man. Inspired by the book’s____22____message, Peterson then decided to go out and ____23____ himself.
In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He’d moved to California to pursue a career in____24____, but he soon fell on___25___ difficulties and ended up living on the street. The story touched Peterson, a____26____of the Cleveland College of Art, who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years.____27____, he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes.
This____28____sparked Peterson to found Faces of Mankind, a nonprofit organization that focused on painting and____29____portraits of those who are unhoused. Peterson put half the money into a “love account” to help his_____30_____get back on their feet. Many people use the funds for_____31_____— medical care, clothes or food, but Faris chose to_____32_____his musical dream. When the album was delivered to Faris, the man finally couldn’t contain his emotions and_____33_____in Peterson’s arms.
Over the years, Peterson has discovered that the buyers begin to see the homeless_____34_____. They mention that they tend to connect and develop friendship with someone they might have otherwise_____35_____.
21.
A. tackled B. threatened C. disturbed D. restricted
22.
A. caring B. outgoing C. massive D. severe
23.
A. accuse B. delight C. commit D. introduce
24.
A. business B. music C. medicine D. painting
25.
A. academic B. emotional C. financial D. physical
26
A. designer B. graduate C. professor D. physician
27.
A. Desperately B. Unwillingly C. Deliberately D. Unexpectedly
28.
A. encounter B. conflict C. reunion D. negotiation
29.
A. demanding B. purchasing C. distributing D. selling
30.
A. artists B. employees C. models D. neighbors
31.
A. preparations B. necessities C. substances D. requirements
32.
A. accomplish B. postpone C. approach D. withdraw
33.
A. clapped B. laughed C. screamed D. wept
34.
A. cautiously B. differently C. openly D. gratefully
35.
A. accompanied B. engaged C. overlooked D. supported
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。Peterson在一次和一名名叫Faris的流浪汉的交流中受到启发，决定成立了一个名为“人类面孔”的非营利组织，专注于为无家可归者绘画和出售肖像，并资助他们，这一举动也帮助Faris完成了自己的音乐梦想。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，Peterson正在读《爱有意义》这本书，这时他的安静被一个无家可归的人打扰了。A. tackled解决；B. threatened威胁；C. disturbed打扰；D. restricted限制。根据“by the homeless man”和“his quiet”可知，此处是指他的安静被一个无家可归的人打扰了。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：受到书中关怀信息的启发，Peterson决定走出去介绍自己。A. caring关怀他人的；B. outgoing外向的；C. massive巨大的；D. severe严重的。根据“Peterson was reading the book Love Does,”可知，Peterson读的是有关爱的书，故此处是指受到书中关怀信息的启发。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. accuse控告；B. delight使高兴；C. commit承诺；D. introduce介绍。根据后文“In that first conversation”可知，他们聊天了，故此处是指决定走出去介绍自己。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他搬到加利福尼亚去追求音乐事业，但很快就陷入了经济困难，最后流落街头。A. business生意；B. music音乐；C. medicine药；D. painting绘画。根据后文“his musical dream(他的音乐梦想)”可知，此处是指去追求音乐事业。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. academic学术的；B. emotional情绪的；C. financial经济的；D. physical物理的。根据后文“and ended up living on the street”可知，最终流落街头，故此处是指陷入了经济困难。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个故事触动了毕业于克利夫兰艺术学院的Peterson，他已经八年没有拿起画笔了。A. designer设计师；B. graduate毕业生；C. professor教授；D. physician医生。根据后文“of the Cleveland College of Art, who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years.”可知，他已经八年没有拿起画笔了，故可推知他是克利夫兰艺术学院的毕业生。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，他发现自己问他是否可以画Faris的肖像。A. Desperately不顾一切地；B. Unwillingly不愿意地；C. Deliberately故意地；D. Unexpectedly出乎意料地。根据“who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years”和“he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s portrait”可知，他已经八年没拿起画笔了，却询问Faris是否可以为他画肖像，故此处是指出乎意料。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一邂逅促使Peterson成立了一个名为“人类面孔”的非营利组织，专注于为无家可归者绘画和出售肖像。A. encounter邂逅；B. conflict冲突；C. reunion重逢；D. negotiation协商。根据前文“In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris.”和空后“sparked Peterson to found Faces of Mankind”可知，在那次对话，他们彼此认识，故此处是指这一邂逅激励着Peterson成立了这个组织。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. demanding要求；B. purchasing购买；C. distributing分配；D. selling售卖。根据后文“Peterson put half the money into a “love account””可知，他把一般的钱放进一个“爱心账户”，故此处是指出售肖像。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Peterson把一半的钱存入了一个“爱心账户”，以帮助他的模特重新站起来。A. artists艺术家；B. employees员工；C. models模特；D. neighbors邻居。根据前文“focused on painting and selling portraits of those who are unhoused”可知，他专注于为无家可归者绘画，故此处是指帮助他的模特（被画的人）重新站起来。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：许多人用这笔钱购买必需品——医疗、衣服或食物，但Faris选择完成他的音乐梦想。A. preparations准备；B. necessities必需品；C. substances物质；D. requirements要求。根据空后“medical care, clothes or food”可知，医疗、衣服和食物都是每日的必需品，故此处是指购买必需品。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. accomplish完成；B. postpone推迟；C. approach接近；D. withdraw撤回。根据后文“When the album was delivered to Faris”可知，专辑送到了Faris的手上，故此处是指Faris选择完成他的音乐梦想。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当专辑送到Faris手中时，他终于控制不住自己的情绪，在Peterson的怀里哭了起来。A. clapped拍手；B. laughed大笑；C. screamed尖叫；D. wept哭泣。根据“the man finally couldn’t contain his emotions”可知，他无法控制自己的情绪，故在Peterson的怀里哭了起来。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：多年来，Peterson发现买家开始以不同的方式看待无家可归者。A. cautiously谨慎地；B. differently不同地；C. openly公开地；D. gratefully感激地。根据后文“They mention that they tend to connect and develop friendship with someone they might have otherwise”可知，买家提到，他们倾向于与这些无家可归的人建立联系并发展友谊，故此处是指买家开始以不同的方式看待无家可归者。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们提到，他们倾向于与他们原本可能忽视的人建立联系并发展友谊。A. accompanied陪伴；B. engaged参与；C. overlooked忽视；D. supported支持。根据前文“connect and develop friendship”可知，与他们建立联系并发展友谊，但这些人却是他们原本可能忽视的人。故选C。
第二节 语法填空(共10题;每题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the coming era of budget cuts to education, distance learning could become the norm.
The temptation for those in charge of education budgets to trade teachers ___36___ technology could be so strong that they ignore the disadvantages of distance learning. School facilities are expensive ___37___(build). Online classes do not require buildings and each class can host hundreds of people at the same time, ___38___(result) in greater savings. But moving away from a traditional classroom ___39___ a living, breathing human being teaches and interacts with students daily is a disaster. ___40___(physical) attending school has hidden benefits: getting up ___41___(early), interacting more with peers, and building better relationships with teachers. Moreover, schools should be more than simple institutions of traditional learning. They are places where students ___42___(offer) counseling(咨询) and other support.
Those policy-makers are often fascinated by the latest technology in education and its potential to transform education overnight. ___43___, online education does not allow a teacher to keep a struggling student after class and offer help. Educational videos are unable to make eye contact or assess a student’s level of ___44___(engage). Given these expectations, schools should not become permanently “remote”. Technology, however ____45____(advance), should simply be a tool of a good teacher.
【答案】36. for
37. to build
38. resulting
39. where 40. Physically
41. earlier
42. are offered
43. However
44. engagement
45. advanced
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章认为在即将到来的教育预算削减时代，远程学习可能成为常态。然而，在线课程也有很多不足之处。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：对于那些负责教育预算的人来说，用技术取代教师的诱惑可能是如此强烈，以至于他们忽视了远程教育的缺点。此处意为“用……取代……”，表达为trade…for…，故填for。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：学校设施的建造很昂贵。“be adj.+to do”为固定结构，空处需填动词不定式，故填to build。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在线课程不需要建筑，每个课程可以同时容纳数百人，从而节省了更多的费用。分析句子结构可知，空处作结果状语，result和前面的句子为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式，故填resulting。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：但是，从一个活生生的、会呼吸的人每天教导学生并与学生互动的传统课堂中脱离出来，是一场灾难。空处引导定语从句，先行词a traditional classroom，在定语从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导，故填where。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：到学校上学有隐藏的好处：更早起床，与同龄人互动更多，与老师建立更好的关系。此处作状语，修饰动词attend，故应用副词“physically身体上地”，故填Physically。
【41题详解】
考查副词比较级。句意：到学校上学有隐藏的好处：更早起床，与同龄人互动更多，与老师建立更好的关系。根据后文的“more”和“better”可知，此处表示“更早地”，需用副词比较级，故填earlier。
【42题详解】
考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：它们是为学生提供咨询和其他支持的地方。空处为定语从句的谓语，根据“are”可知，此处为一般现在时，主语students和offer为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为复数名词，谓语动词使用复数形式。故填are offered。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：然而，在线教育不允许老师在课后留下一个有困难的学生并提供帮助。上文提到“这些政策制定者常常被最新的教育技术及其在一夜之间改变教育的潜力所吸引”，下文提到“在线教育不允许老师在课后留下一个有困难的学生并提供帮助”，上下文之间为转折关系，此处需填副词however，修饰整个句子，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填However。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：教育视频无法提供眼神交流，也无法评估学生的参与度。此处作宾语，故应用名词“engagement”参与，故填engagement。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：技术，无论多么先进，都应该是一个好老师工具。however引导的让步状语从句的主语和主句的主语一致，可以省略从句的主语和be动词，完整的从句是however it is advanced，省略it is，空处需填形容词advanced作表语，故填advanced。
第四部分 书面表达(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，近日，你发现同学们参与外教Peter组织的English Club活动的兴趣不高，请你给他写一封邮件。
内容包括：1. 说明问题；2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Senior 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
I’m Li Hua, one of your students. I’m writing to render what I’ve found about students’ interest in our English Corner. Aimed at cultivating students’ interest in English leaning, your English Corner undoubtedly offers us students a great platform to enhance our English proficiency. However, I’ve found lately some students are losing their enthusiasm in English corner. I think it would be a good idea to showcase the unique charm of English Corner by adding more interactive activities like English Drama Performance. Additionally, nothing could be better than undertaking a survey to know about what really interests students
I would appreciate it if you could make a bit change, in which case, the English Corner will surely become one of the fondest memories rooted in our hearts.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文写作。学们参与外教Peter组织的“英语角”活动的兴趣不高，要求考生给外教Peter写封信说明问题并提出建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累：
培养：cultivate→foster
独特的：unique→exceptional
此外：additionally→in addition/what’s more/furthermore
吸引：interest→attract
2.句式拓展：
简单句变复合句
原句：Aimed at cultivating students’ interest in English leaning, your English Corner undoubtedly offers us students a great platform to enhance our English proficiency.
拓展句：Your English Corner, which is aimed at cultivating students’ interest in English leaning, undoubtedly offers us students a great platform to enhance our English proficiency.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to render what I’ve found about students’ interest in our English Corner.(运用了what引导宾语从句)
【高分句型2】I would appreciate it if you could make a bit change, in which case, the English Corner will surely become one of the fondest memories rooted in our hearts.(运用了if引导宾语从句和“介词+which”引导定语从句)
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。
Hector stood in the front of his fifth-grade classroom as one of the last two competitors in the Room Five Geography Bee. His opponent having missed the last question, it was Hector’s turn. If he answered his question correctly, he would be the Room Five champion.
“Where did I put that second sheet of questions ” Mr. Adler whispered while searching through a thick pile of papers on his messy desk. Mr. Adler, though a great teacher, had a reputation of being disorganized with a long history of misplacing things. “Oh well, I apologize for the delay.” said Mr. Adler after what seemed like a long time. “Hector, please tell us the capital city of Brazil.” Hearing the question, Hector smiled. Then, there was the answer.
Later that day in the courtyard, many classmates congratulated Hector. Wearing a proud smile, he greeted and thanked them all. Oh, the sweet taste of victory.
As it was getting late, the courtyard became deserted. But Hector still didn’t want to leave. Then he saw Mr. Adler crossing the courtyard and holding a half-open bag full of papers. As he hurried past, an envelope dropped out but Mr. Adler was unaware, turned a corner and disappeared out of sight. Hector picked it up. On the envelope were the words “Fifth Grade Geography Bee Questions and Answers”. Hector stared wide-eyed at the envelope. Before he even had time to reflect on the consequences, he opened it and read the questions.
As soon as Hector had done it, he knew it was the wrong choice. He’d cheated and whatever he did now, he couldn’t change the fact. “What if Mr. Adler thought I stole this morning’s questions too ” Hector thought. “He’d take away my Room Five victory for sure.” Little did he know that one of the best days in his life would be turned into the worst so quickly. Torn by his conscience, Hector was totally at a loss what to do.
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。
Before he realized it, Hector found himself standing in Mr. Adler’s room.
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The next day the entire school came to watch the Fifth Grade Geography Bee.
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【答案】Before he realized it, Hector found himself standing in Mr. Adler’s room. “Hector! Come and help me look for…”“This ” Hector stopped Mr. Adler mid-sentence, holding out the open envelope. Mr. Adler’s brows were smoothed but then knitted again. Before he formed questions, Hector started unbosoming his regrets. If he had waited another moment, they would have torn him into pieces. “Can I still be in the Bee ” asked Hector timidly. “Absolutely, my honest boy,” Mr. Adler patted his shoulder. “I don’t believe in punishing people for making the right decisions and correcting their mistakes.” Immense relief washed over Hector.
The next day the entire school came to watch the Fifth Grade Geography Bee. Having been up late studying, Hector looked exhausted but extremely excited. So did all the other competitors. All the eyes fixed on the stage, Hector felt blood rushing onto his cheeks and his heart beating fast. Unfortunately, the questions Mr. Adler rewrote were so tough that he was knocked out in round three. But Hector realized to his surprise that he didn’t feel bad about losing at all. Whether others knew he was smart was of no significance. He’d set out to learn everything about the world and ended up learning more about himself.
【解析】
【导语】本文以地理知识竞赛为线索展开，讲述了由于老师的疏忽，学生Hector提前捡到了老师的知识问答试题，未加思索就偷看了，转念一想，虽然也梦想着自己的胜利，但是意识到自己通过作弊胜利了也不光彩，因此，向老师坦白的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在他意识到之前，Hector发现自己站在Adler先生的房间里。”可知，第一段可描写Hector向老师坦白，达到老师的谅解。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天，全校学生都来观看五年级地理知识竞赛。”可知，第二段可描Hector在竞赛中的表现，以及对输赢的认识。
2.续写线索：拿出信封——说出后悔——拍打肩膀、达到谅解——诚实参赛——失败、看淡输赢——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.拿出：hold out/take out
②.拍打：pat/clap
③.失败：lose/fail
情绪类
①.后悔：unbosoming his regrets/saying sorry
②.诚实的：honest/truthful
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. Hector stopped Mr. Adler mid-sentence, holding out the open envelope. (由非谓语动词现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2]. Unfortunately, the questions Mr. Adler rewrote were so tough that he was knocked out in round three. (运用了省略关系代词的非限制性定语从句以及so…that句型)
