泸县五中2023年秋期高二开学考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷(选择题 95分)
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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Who is wearing a yellow dress
A. Miss Cake. B. Mrs. Smith. C. Mrs. Smart.
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What does the man want to buy
A. An air fryer. B. A microwave. C. A refrigerator.
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How does the woman feel
A. Delighted. B. Discouraged. C. Satisfied.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How many students took the English competition
A. 45. B. 50. C. 60.
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What will the weather be like according to the man
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.
第二节(共15小题，每小题15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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Why doesn’t the woman want to go to the Cat House
A. The food is expensive. B. It’s noisy. C. Many cats are there.
7. What impressed the man most about the Lotus restaurant
A. Its French food. B. Its modern decoration. C. Its live band.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What did the woman help do in Ghana
A. Teach children at a school.
B. Build houses for the locals.
C. Care for wild animals.
9. What is the contact number of the volunteer programme
A. 212-831-7172. B. 212-831-7272. C. 212-831-7372.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How long did Zara’s round-the-world flight take
A. Two months. B. Three months. C. Five months.
11. Where did Zara start her trip
A. In Britain. B. In Belgium. C. In Canada.
12. Why was Zara stuck in the Russian Far East
A. Her visa needed to be renewed.
B. Her plane had a breakdown.
C. She ran into bad weather.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is the woman interested in now
A. Running. B. Jumping. C. Swimming.
14. Who runs the fastest
A. Amy. B. Lily. C. Mike.
15. What is true about Lily
A. She swims fast.
B. She will take part in the long jump.
C. She is in the same class with Amy.
16. When did the man win first prize in the long jump
A. Last week. B. Last month. C. Last year.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What is the main topic of the speech
A. The Olympic Games.
B. Effects of television on our lives.
C. TV shows on Chinese television.
18. Where was the survey of 300 young people on watching TV made
A. In Beijing. B. In Wuhan. C. In Shanghai.
19. What percent of those surveyed got their news from television
A. 63%. B. 60%. C. 33%.
20. What can we learn from the speech
A. Some students in Wuhan read very little.
B. Watching TV has no benefit to all teenagers.
C. Few Chinese people watch the Olympic Games.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you had an extra $100, how would you use it to bring more kindness in your community If you have a creative response to that question, read our FAQ below and apply for our monthly contest.
What is it
Kindness-In-Action helps individuals put kindness idea into action. People from all around the world submit their ideas on what they would do if they had an extra $100, and KindSpring selects a winner every month.
How does it work
First, you submit your idea, and if it gets selected, you’ll hear from one of our volunteer reviewers about setting up a phone or Skype call. Following that, we’ll mail you a check, you’ll have a month to implement (实施) the idea in your community, and then share your experience and photos with the KindSpring community. We’ll also feature it in our monthly newsletter that reaches more than 100 thousand people in 150 countries, so others can share the idea and spread more love!
What is the criteria for selection
Your personal intention, creative use of Smile. Cards, potential ripple effect (连锁反应) in the local community, and the votes from the KindSpring community (existing members can login and vote as well). Ultimately, we are trying to inspire small (not big!) acts of kindness.
How did you start
We received an unexpected donation in May. To share in the joy, we posted a small blurb in our online community asking for ideas. In less than couple weeks, more than 50 ideas were submitted and dozens of people helped us evaluate the ideas by adding “smiles”. On July 1st, we announced our first winner and a commitment to continue this experiment. The aim of the experiment continues to be: To inspire creative acts of kindness in local communities, to empower individuals to practice generosity, to model a trust-drive philanthropy(慈善事业), and to spread good ideas.
Click Here to Apply. Or join our community and help us select the next winner
21. What can we learn from the text
A. A winner is selected every year.
B. Only people from America can submit their ideas.
C. An unexpected act of kindness contributes to its origin.
D. The one selected needs to use his or her own money to implement the idea.
22. What's the purpose of Kindness-In-Action
A. To choose more wise consumers.
B. To promote international cooperation.
C. To arouse people to express themselves.
D. To encourage acts of kindness and spread good ideas.
23 Where is this text probably taken from
A. A textbook B. A guidebook C. A website D. A report.
B
Any 25th birthday is a cause for celebration. But it was even more so for Janus, a two-headed Greek tortoise (龟). Living in the Natural History Museum of Geneva, Switzerland, Janus is now believed to be the world’s oldest two-headed tortoise. The museum celebrated the special occasion with a day-long party filled with fun events, which included taking photos with the birthday “boy”.
In the wild, Greek tortoises can live up to two hundred years in their natural habitat. However, two-headed tortoises, like Janus, usually do not survive for that long. Unlike normal tortoises, they are unable to take back their two heads into their shell, making them highly easy to be attacked.
Janus, who has spent his entire life in the museum, faces no such danger. But life is not without challenges for the two-headed tortoise who also has two hearts and two pair s of lungs. Each head controls the front and back legs on its side of the body. The right head is more curious and more awake. The left head is more passive and loves to eat. This can lead to confusion when the two heads decide to go in different directions. To make matters worse, the two heads frequently rub against each other, resulting in skin sores (溃疡). Janus also has a hard time rolling back onto his feet when he accidentally turns over. If left on their backs for too long, tortoises can get sunburned, dehydrated (脱水的) and even die.
Fortunately, Janus has a special caregiver, Angelica Bourgoin, to make sure he lives along and health y life. The tortoise receives a daily massage and is bathed in green tea and flower water. He eats a special diet of organic fruits and vegetables, keeps active with walks, and rides on his custom skateboard. With such loving care, the two-headed tortoise will surely continue to break many more records for long life.
24. Why is it hard for two-headed tortoises to survive in the wild
A. They can’t avoid biting each other.
B. They can’t find enough food to eat.
C. They can’t hide from their enemies.
D They can’t run as fast as normal ones.
25. Where was Janus born
A. In the museum. B. In a pet store.
C. In the ocean. D. In Bourgoin’s home.
26. What will be Janus’s biggest threat if he’s left alone on its back
A. Different decisions. B. The death of thirst.
C. The pain on his skin. D. Two halves of body.
27. Which of the following can best describe Janus’s life
A. Free. B. Tough. C. Boring. D. Easy.
C
Homes are usually warmed with radiators (暖气片). Some homes are warmed by floor heating. Now, a new way of heating is being developed by using the “wallpaper” on your walls. This wallpaper is not decorative. It actually goes under and not over the wall-electrically heats a room. And this type of heating technology heats objects, even people, instead of the air and this helps you feel warmer.
The electric heating panels (嵌板) which are hidden in the wall are connected to the main electrical panels of your home. Each room can be heated independently through an app, so you do not have to heat unused rooms. It takes around 20 minutes to heat a room.
With rising prices for home heating, the panels seen like the right way to go. “It makes me happy that I don’t depend on gas,” Kris Bilski, an early user, said. About 23 million homes in the UK are connected to the gas grid (网) but the government wants to phase out gas-fired pots by 2035. Home heating is responsible for 17 percent of greenhouse gas materials, so removing fossil fuel-based heating will help the environment.
The new electric heating systems are easy to get for private homes and the company is currently testing the new technology in public housing in some cities. The types being tested can be fitted while people are still living in the apartment so it makes installation a lot easier.
Heating your home with this type of technology does not heat your water, so an additional heating system is required, but an energy efficient heater can be used.
While the wallpaper is greener, electricity in the UK is very costly so it is not an economic way to heat homes unless there is a renewable energy source like solar panels used. Still, reducing the dependence on fossil fuels will go a long way to green the UK and help the country meet its climate targets.
28. What can we infer about a room with this “wallpaper” heater
A. Special radiators are needed in in. B. It’s connected to solar panels.
C. The temperature in it varies less. D. It’s warmer than a normal room.
29. What does the underlined phrase “phase out” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Slop using. B. Improve greatly.
C. Restore gradually. D. Finish developing.
30. What is one of the advantages of wallpaper heating system
A. It looks beautiful. B. It’s easy to set up.
C. It heats up instantly. D. It fits all buildings.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards the use of this wallpaper heating system in the UK
A. Doubting. B. Optimistic.
C. Enthusiastic. D. Unfavorable.
D
In a recent game of pickleball, my teammate and I were falling far behind other teams. It was her turn to serve. We were both standing behind the baseline, paddles(球拍) up in ready position, when she nodded at me and said, “In it to win it.”
“Really ” I looked at her, surprised by her use of a catchy expression that was new to me. My inner self was never ready to accept even the tiniest suggestion that we should be trying to win the game.
In my life off the pickleball court, I enjoy yoga, folk dancing—anything but games with winners and losers, and I always prefer to be a observer rather than a participant in the world of sports.
Then pickleball came along. Suddenly, I didn’t want to be an observer any longer. I wanted to be a player myself. Like many people, I was first drawn to the game simply as a safe COVID-19 activity. Playing outdoors with people in my neighborhood allowed me to break out of social isolation(隔离).
But my addiction to the game comes from the sport’s low barrier of entry. The equipment isn’t particularly expensive. It’s a relatively easy game to learn, and a participant doesn’t need to be especially strong, tall or fast. Little wonder that everyone can now be seen throwing a green, orange or yellow plastic ball with holes in it across a net.
Pickleball is the first game I’ve ever wanted to win. I think it’s because of the excitement I feel when I hit an unreturnable ball down the middle of the court and score a point. Participating in a sport myself rather than cheering for others provides real proof that I can still work hard to achieve goals.
So, I’ve made a long-term commitment to it. I am embracing the game as my pickleball buddies embrace me. I’d forgotten how much fun it is to socialize while, doing something active. In that playful space of the court, I am facing directly my fears of winning and losing. In the meantime, doing something outside of my comfort zone feels magical. Now I wonder what contests I might be brave enough to enter next.
32. Why was the author surprised by what her teammate said in the recent game
A. She thought her teammate was too weak. B. She hadn’t considered winning or losing.
C. She didn’t know what her teammate meant. D. She misunderstood the rules of the game.
33. What is the main reason for the author’s love for pickleball
A. It is what she is good at. B. It allows her to make new friends.
C. It is affordable and accessible. D. It has many health benefits.
34. How has the author benefited from playing pickleball
A. She has overcome her fears of competitive sports. B. She has realized her own limitations.
C. She has become a more energetic person. D. She has recognized her talents for sports.
35. What does the author plan to do
A. Become a professional athlete. B. Recommend pickleball to more friends.
C. Explore some extreme sports. D. Continue playing pickleball.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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。
Many questions can be expected in advance and it’s wise to have some well-constructed answers that you can tailor more closely in an interview. Remember to always try and make your answers positive.
Q1: Tell me about yourself.
A1: This is just to get things started, but it is a very common question. Write a script, and practice it so that it sounds natural. Spend a maximum of four minutes describing your qualifications, career history and your range of skills. ___36___
Q2: What have been your achievements to date
A2: Again, this is a common question, so be prepared. Select an achievement that is experience-related and fairly recent. ___37___
Q3: What do you like about your present job
A3: This is a straightforward question. All you have to make sure is that your ‘likes’ correspond to the skills etc. required for the job on offer. ___38___ After all, you are leaving
Q4: What are your strengths
A4: This is the one question that you are definitely going to get. ___39___ Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four explanations of how they could benefit the employer. Strengths to consider include technical proficiency; ability to learn quickly; determination to succeed; positive attitude; your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above, so be prepared.
Q5: Tell me about the most difficult situation you’ve had to face and how you handled it.
A5: This can be a trap! ___40___ It would be better if you can quickly explain it in a few sentences. Explain how you defined the problem, what the options were, why you selected the one you did and what the outcome was. Always end on a positive note.
A. So, there is no excuse for being unprepared.
B. Be careful not to mention anything about it.
C. Emphasize those skills that are relevant to the job on offer.
D. Therefore, you should describe all your strengths in details.
E. To avoid it, select a difficult work situation that was not caused by you.
F. Identify skills you used in this achievement and say what the results were.
G. Be positive, describe your job as interesting and diverse, but do not overdo it.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Pygmalion effect (皮格马利翁效应) means that positive expectations lead to better performance while negative expectations lead to worse performance.
I used to teach maths at a summer school. There I had a student who taught me a lot more than what I could ____41____ have taught him. Let’s call him Joey.
Though he ____42____ with maths at first, his eagerness and ____43____ never changed. I quickly ____44____ him as a star pupil. Joey shared with me one day that his mother passed away when he was young. Neither of his parents finished high school, so his mother’s ____45____ was just to see him graduate. His dad was a cleaner who worked long hours for low pay. Joey said he wanted to get his diploma ( 文 凭 ) so that he could get a better job because he ____46____ to see his dad happy.
From that day forward, I promised him to ensure he would pass. I taught him how to understand some of the ____47____ topics in maths. On the last day of the class, Joey ____48____ the final test. After all the students left, I ____49____ to help clean up. The head teacher told me that he was amazed at Joey’s ____50____ in the test, for he did a really good job ____51____his disabilities (缺陷).
The teacher went on to explain that Joey had learning disabilities and that some experts said he would never be able to do maths. I was ____52____ to hear this because I had never found it when I worked with him!
If he had learning disabilities, then how was he able to solve the problems related to difficult maths concepts ____53____ after some lessons This question has ____54____ me for some time. After spending ____55____ hours searching, I have found the best explanation is the concept of the Pygmalion effect.
41. A. obviously B. possibly C. gradually D. properly
42. A. started B. helped C. dealt D. struggled
43. A. level B. determination C. talent D. promise
44. A. trained B. elected C. considered D. imagined
45. A. desire B. belief C. duty D. option
46 A. managed B. happened C. expected D. failed
47. A. hot B. inspiring C. normal D. challenging
48. A. got through B. prepared for C. carried on D. figured out
49. A. returned B. stayed C. continued D. remembered
50. A. performance B. confidence C. attitude D. attention
51. A. apart from B. in case of C. due to D. in spite of
52. A. disappointed B. shocked C. satisfied D. excited
53. A. carefully B. easily C. proudly D. gratefully
54. A. puzzled B. worried C. interested D. annoyed
55. A. additional B. sleepless C. countless D. flexible
第II卷(非选择题55分)
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
In Japan, Chen Jianyi was a household name. He devoted his life to cooking and adapting the hot and spicy Chinese dish for Japanese ____56____ (customer). His career and life even inspired a Japanese artist ____57____ (create) Cooking Master Boy, a household cartoon ____58____ became a common childhood memory among the Japanese born in the 1980s and 1990s.
In 1952, Chen’s father moved to Japan. 6 years ____59____ (late), he opened the first Sichuan cuisine restaurant in Tokyo. Then he set up an “Institute of Chinese Cuisine” ____60____ the help of his wife. It has trained 15,000 chefs, making a great ____61____ (contribute) to the spread of Chinese food in Japan.
In 1990, Chen took over the Sichuan restaurant at ____62____ age of 34 after his father’s death. He improved their family’s signature dish (招牌菜) even further to give it a “spicy and ____63____ (slight) sweet taste.” In a cooking competition in 1993, he broke a record and ____64____ (claim) the title of “First Chef of Chinese Food” in Japan.
Sadly, chef Chen passed away in March, 2023. The news of his death made media headlines in Japan. It shows just how much the Japanese love the dish he cooked and Chinese cuisine, and how food culture has played an important role in promoting communication and ____65____ (culture) exchanges.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请在天赋、奋斗和热爱中，选一个你认为最有可能带来成功的因素并结合个人经历写篇英语文章参赛，内容包括：
l. 你的选择；
2. 选择的原因；
3. 个人经历。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
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第二节(满分25分)读后续写
67. 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，续写的词数应为 150 左右
Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. l knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. She was ready for me. “No Santa Claus!” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad.”
“Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”
“Go where, Grandma ” l asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store. the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money.” she said, “and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.
l was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class.
Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. l knew that because he never went out for recess(休息) during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I fingered the ten dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.
“Is this a Christmas present for someone ” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down. “Yes.”
The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.
注意:
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper.
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Grandma and I waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.
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英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷(选择题 95分)
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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Who is wearing a yellow dress
A. Miss Cake. B. Mrs. Smith. C. Mrs. Smart.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Is that woman in the yellow dress Miss Cake, our new English teacher
W: No. That is Bob Smith’s mom. She is meeting with Mrs. Smart to discuss Bob’s recent behavior.
M: Yes He fell asleep in class yesterday.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the man want to buy
A. An air fryer. B. A microwave. C. A refrigerator.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me, what are you looking for
M: Oh, I’d like to buy a new air fryer for my wife. She’s so fond of cooking.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How does the woman feel
A. Delighted. B. Discouraged. C. Satisfied.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Linda, how are you getting along with the translation work
W: I have got so much to translate that I don’t know whether I can get it finished.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How many students took the English competition
A. 45. B. 50. C. 60.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: How many students took the English competition last Saturday
W: Well, let me see. Sixty had planned to, but not everyone showed up. I believe they had twenty-five from Grade One and twenty from Grade Two.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the weather be like according to the man
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Will it rain, or will it snow Those clouds look heavy.
M: It looks like rain to me, but the weatherman said it will get sunny.
第二节(共15小题，每小题15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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Why doesn’t the woman want to go to the Cat House
A The food is expensive. B. It’s noisy. C. Many cats are there.
7. What impressed the man most about the Lotus restaurant
A. Its French food. B. Its modern decoration. C. Its live band.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Would you like to eat out with me this Saturday
M: Of course. Where shall we go I remember you love Beijing Roast Duck.
W: Yeah, I do love it. But this time, let’s try something different. How about the Cat House
M: Good idea. I know that many people have written positive reviews about that restaurant, but it’s a bit expensive.
W: Oh, wait! Some reviews say it’s always full of young kids. They play with the cats in the restaurant. It must be very noisy. I don’t think it’s a good choice.
M: Then, how about the Lotus restaurant It’s a modernly decorated place with good French food. What impressed me most last time I was there was its live band, but as for the noise...
W: A live band Cool! Let’s go there.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What did the woman help do in Ghana
A. Teach children at a school.
B. Build houses for the locals.
C. Care for wild animals.
9. What is the contact number of the volunteer programme
A. 212-831-7172. B. 212-831-7272. C. 212-831-7372.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Have you ever participated in any volunteer programmes
W: Yes. It’s a programme in Ghana. I spent most of my time taking care of wild animals. It’s a good chance to experience the country’s natural surroundings.
M: What else can participants do
W: They can also volunteer in primary schools, help build houses for the locals and grow farm produce.
M: Do you know their contact number
W: Yes, 212-831-7272.
M: Thank you. I’ll try.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How long did Zara’s round-the-world flight take
A. Two months. B. Three months. C. Five months.
11. Where did Zara start her trip
A. In Britain. B. In Belgium. C. In Canada.
12. Why was Zara stuck in the Russian Far East
A. Her visa needed to be renewed.
B. Her plane had a breakdown.
C. She ran into bad weather.
【答案】10. C 11. B 12. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Congratulations, Zara! You finished the round-the-world flight and also set a new world record.
W: Thanks, Peter. It’s just really crazy.
M: So how long did it take you to finish your flight
W: The flight was supposed to take three months, but some unexpected things kept me grounded and the trip was two months longer.
M: What unexpected things happened exactly
W: You know, I started in Belgium and headed west over Britain and Greenland. The path took me over Canada and the United States. But I could not leave Alaska for a month because of visa delays. A winter storm forced another long stop in the Russian Far East before I traveled to Korea. Thank goodness there’s nothing wrong with my airplane.
M: Yeah, safety is always the number one issue.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is the woman interested in now
A. Running. B. Jumping. C. Swimming.
14. Who runs the fastest
A. Amy. B. Lily. C. Mike.
15. What is true about Lily
A. She swims fast.
B. She will take part in the long jump.
C. She is in the same class with Amy.
16. When did the man win first prize in the long jump
A. Last week. B. Last month. C. Last year.
【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Amy, what’s your favourite sport
W: Er, it’s hard to say. I loved swimming when I was in primary school. But I like running best at the moment.
M: You run very fast, don’t you
W: Yes, but not the fastest in my class. Lily runs much faster than me.
M: Really
W: Yes. Lily runs the fastest of all. What about you, Mike What do you like
M: You like running, but I like jumping, both the high jump and the long jump.
W: Did you take part in the sports meet last year
M: Yes.I took part in both the high jump and the long jump, and I won first prize in the long jump last year.
W: You are also going to take part in the long jump this year, right
M: Yes, and I’ll try to make a better record.
W: Good luck!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What is the main topic of the speech
A. The Olympic Games.
B. Effects of television on our lives.
C. TV shows on Chinese television.
18. Where was the survey of 300 young people on watching TV made
A. In Beijing. B. In Wuhan. C. In Shanghai.
19. What percent of those surveyed got their news from television
A. 63%. B. 60%. C. 33%.
20. What can we learn from the speech
A. Some students in Wuhan read very little.
B. Watching TV has no benefit to all teenagers.
C. Few Chinese people watch the Olympic Games.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】How does television affect our lives It can be helpful to those who carefully choose the programmes that they watch and harmful to those who watch it too much. In China, many people worry that children and young people are watching too much television. A survey of 300 young people in Shanghai last year showed that, on average, they spent half of their free time, that is two and a half hours watching television, And two-thirds of an hour reading stories, Another survey of school-age children in Wuhan found that half of them said they read very little. During the Olympic Games, tens of millions of Chinese viewers stayed up late to watch the opening ceremonies and other programmes. A recent survey found that 63%of those surveyed got their news from television.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you had an extra $100, how would you use it to bring more kindness in your community If you have a creative response to that question, read our FAQ below and apply for our monthly contest.
What is it
Kindness-In-Action helps individuals put kindness idea into action. People from all around the world submit their ideas on what they would do if they had an extra $100, and KindSpring selects a winner every month.
How does it work
First, you submit your idea, and if it gets selected, you’ll hear from one of our volunteer reviewers about setting up a phone or Skype call. Following that, we’ll mail you a check, you’ll have a month to implement (实施) the idea in your community, and then share your experience and photos with the KindSpring community. We’ll also feature it in our monthly newsletter that reaches more than 100 thousand people in 150 countries, so others can share the idea and spread more love!
What is the criteria for selection
Your personal intention, creative use of Smile. Cards, potential ripple effect (连锁反应) in the local community, and the votes from the KindSpring community (existing members can login and vote as well). Ultimately, we are trying to inspire small (not big!) acts of kindness.
How did you start
We received an unexpected donation in May. To share in the joy, we posted a small blurb in our online community asking for ideas. In less than couple weeks, more than 50 ideas were submitted and dozens of people helped us evaluate the ideas by adding “smiles”. On July 1st, we announced our first winner and a commitment to continue this experiment. The aim of the experiment continues to be: To inspire creative acts of kindness in local communities, to empower individuals to practice generosity, to model a trust-drive philanthropy(慈善事业), and to spread good ideas.
Click Here to Apply. Or join our community and help us select the next winner
21. What can we learn from the text
A. A winner is selected every year.
B. Only people from America can submit their ideas.
C. An unexpected act of kindness contributes to its origin.
D. The one selected needs to use his or her own money to implement the idea.
22. What's the purpose of Kindness-In-Action
A. To choose more wise consumers.
B. To promote international cooperation.
C. To arouse people to express themselves.
D. To encourage acts of kindness and spread good ideas.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A textbook B. A guidebook C. A website D. A report.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了一个名为“Kindness-In-Action”的活动。该活动鼓励人们用额外的一百美元在社区中传播更多的善意。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据How did you start 部分中的“We received an unexpected donation in May. To share in the joy, we posted a small blurb in our online community asking for ideas. (五月份我们收到了一笔意外的捐款。为了分享这份喜悦，我们在网上社区发布了一个小广告，征求大家的意见。)”可知，一个意想不到的的善举促成了该活动，故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据How did you start 部分中的“The aim of the experiment continues to be: To inspire creative acts of kindness in local communities, to empower individuals to practice generosity, to model a trust-drive philanthropy(慈善事业), and to spread good ideas.(这个实验的目的仍然是：激发当地社区的创造性善举，赋予个人实践慷慨的能力，建立信任驱动的慈善模式，并传播好的思想。)”可知，Kindness-In-Action的目的是鼓励善良的行为，传播好的思想，故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Click Here to Apply. (点击这里来申请。)”可知这篇文章可能来自一个网站，故选C。
B
Any 25th birthday is a cause for celebration. But it was even more so for Janus, a two-headed Greek tortoise (龟). Living in the Natural History Museum of Geneva, Switzerland, Janus is now believed to be the world’s oldest two-headed tortoise. The museum celebrated the special occasion with a day-long party filled with fun events, which included taking photos with the birthday “boy”.
In the wild, Greek tortoises can live up to two hundred years in their natural habitat. However, two-headed tortoises, like Janus, usually do not survive for that long. Unlike normal tortoises, they are unable to take back their two heads into their shell, making them highly easy to be attacked.
Janus, who has spent his entire life in the museum, faces no such danger. But life is not without challenges for the two-headed tortoise who also has two hearts and two pair s of lungs. Each head controls the front and back legs on its side of the body. The right head is more curious and more awake. The left head is more passive and loves to eat. This can lead to confusion when the two heads decide to go in different directions. To make matters worse, the two heads frequently rub against each other, resulting in skin sores (溃疡). Janus also has a hard time rolling back onto his feet when he accidentally turns over. If left on their backs for too long, tortoises can get sunburned, dehydrated (脱水的) and even die.
Fortunately, Janus has a special caregiver, Angelica Bourgoin, to make sure he lives along and health y life. The tortoise receives a daily massage and is bathed in green tea and flower water. He eats a special diet of organic fruits and vegetables, keeps active with walks, and rides on his custom skateboard. With such loving care, the two-headed tortoise will surely continue to break many more records for long life.
24. Why is it hard for two-headed tortoises to survive in the wild
A. They can’t avoid biting each other.
B. They can’t find enough food to eat.
C. They can’t hide from their enemies.
D. They can’t run as fast as normal ones.
25. Where was Janus born
A. In the museum. B. In a pet store.
C. In the ocean. D. In Bourgoin’s home.
26. What will be Janus’s biggest threat if he’s left alone on its back
A. Different decisions. B. The death of thirst.
C. The pain on his skin. D. Two halves of body.
27. Which of the following can best describe Janus’s life
A. Free. B. Tough. C. Boring. D. Easy.
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一只名叫Janus的双头希腊龟住在瑞士日内瓦自然历史博物馆，它过着舒适的生活并且最近人们为它庆祝了25岁生日。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Unlike normal tortoises, they are unable to take back their two heads into their shell, making them highly easy to be attacked.”（与正常的陆龟不同，它们无法将两个头收回壳中，因此极易受到攻击。）可知，双头龟很难生活在野外的原因是它们没法躲避它们的天敌。故选C项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Janus, who has spent his entire life in the museum, faces no such danger.”（Janus一生都在博物馆度过，他没有面临这样的危险。）可知，Janus一生都在博物馆度过，推断出它出生在博物馆。故选A项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“If left on their backs for too long, tortoises can get sunburned, dehydrated and even die.”（如果长时间仰卧，乌龟可能会被晒伤、脱水甚至死亡。）可知，如果它长时间仰卧最大的威胁是渴死。故选B项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Fortunately, Janus has a special caregiver, Angelica Bourgoin, to make sure he lives along and health y life. The tortoise receives a daily massage and is bathed in green tea and flower water. He eats a special diet of organic fruits and vegetables, keeps active with walks, and rides on his custom skateboard.”（幸运的是，Janus有一位特殊的看护人Angelica Bourgoi，以确保他过上健康的生活。乌龟每天接受按摩，并沐浴在绿茶和花水中。他吃有机水果和蔬菜的特殊饮食，散步时保持活跃，还骑着自己定制的滑板。）可知，Janus的生活是舒适的。故选D项。
C
Homes are usually warmed with radiators (暖气片). Some homes are warmed by floor heating. Now, a new way of heating is being developed by using the “wallpaper” on your walls. This wallpaper is not decorative. It actually goes under and not over the wall-electrically heats a room. And this type of heating technology heats objects, even people, instead of the air and this helps you feel warmer.
The electric heating panels (嵌板) which are hidden in the wall are connected to the main electrical panels of your home. Each room can be heated independently through an app, so you do not have to heat unused rooms. It takes around 20 minutes to heat a room.
With rising prices for home heating, the panels seen like the right way to go. “It makes me happy that I don’t depend on gas,” Kris Bilski, an early user, said. About 23 million homes in the UK are connected to the gas grid (网) but the government wants to phase out gas-fired pots by 2035. Home heating is responsible for 17 percent of greenhouse gas materials, so removing fossil fuel-based heating will help the environment.
The new electric heating systems are easy to get for private homes and the company is currently testing the new technology in public housing in some cities. The types being tested can be fitted while people are still living in the apartment so it makes installation a lot easier.
Heating your home with this type of technology does not heat your water, so an additional heating system is required, but an energy efficient heater can be used.
While the wallpaper is greener, electricity in the UK is very costly so it is not an economic way to heat homes unless there is a renewable energy source like solar panels used. Still, reducing the dependence on fossil fuels will go a long way to green the UK and help the country meet its climate targets.
28. What can we infer about a room with this “wallpaper” heater
A. Special radiators are needed in in. B. It’s connected to solar panels.
C. The temperature in it varies less. D. It’s warmer than a normal room.
29. What does the underlined phrase “phase out” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Slop using. B. Improve greatly.
C. Restore gradually. D. Finish developing.
30. What is one of the advantages of wallpaper heating system
A. It looks beautiful. B. It’s easy to set up.
C. It heats up instantly. D. It fits all buildings.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards the use of this wallpaper heating system in the UK
A. Doubting. B. Optimistic.
C. Enthusiastic. D. Unfavorable.
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. B 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了埋在墙里的壁纸式电暖气。
【详解】1. 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“And this type of heating technology heats objects, even people, instead of the air and this helps you feel warmer(这种加热技术可以加热物体，甚至是人，而不是空气，这会让你感觉更暖和。)”可知，这种壁纸取暖系统加热物体甚至人体，而不加热空气。由此推断，室内的气温变化相对较小。故选C。
2. 词句猜测题。根据下文中的“so removing fossil fuel-based heating will help the environment(因此，消除基于化石燃料的供暖将有助于环境)”可知，英国政府决定取消化石燃料。所以此处应该指停止使用燃气锅炉。划线短语与A项“停止使用”意思相近。故选A。
3. 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The types being tested can be fitted while people are still living in the apartment so it makes installation a lot easier.(被测试的类型可以在人们还住在公寓里的时候安装，所以安装起来容易得多)”可知，这种壁纸暖气系统安装方便。故选B。
4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“While the wallpaper is greener, electricity in the UK is very costly so it is not an economic way to heat homes unless there is a renewable energy source like solar panels used. Still, reducing the dependence on fossil fuels will go a long way to green the UK and help the country meet its climate targets.(虽然墙纸更环保，但在英国，电力非常昂贵，所以除非使用太阳能电池板等可再生能源，否则这不是一种经济的方式来为家庭供暖。尽管如此，减少对化石燃料的依赖将对英国的绿色发展大有帮助，并有助于该国实现其气候目标。)”可知，英国电价很高，除非有可代替的再生能源，否则，这种取暖系统并不经济。由此判断，作者持疑虑的态度。故选A。
D
In a recent game of pickleball, my teammate and I were falling far behind other teams. It was her turn to serve. We were both standing behind the baseline, paddles(球拍) up in ready position, when she nodded at me and said, “In it to win it.”
“Really ” I looked at her, surprised by her use of a catchy expression that was new to me. My inner self was never ready to accept even the tiniest suggestion that we should be trying to win the game.
In my life off the pickleball court, I enjoy yoga, folk dancing—anything but games with winners and losers, and I always prefer to be a observer rather than a participant in the world of sports.
Then pickleball came along. Suddenly I didn’t want to be an observer any longer. I wanted to be a player myself. Like many people, I was first drawn to the game simply as a safe COVID-19 activity. Playing outdoors with people in my neighborhood allowed me to break out of social isolation(隔离).
But my addiction to the game comes from the sport’s low barrier of entry. The equipment isn’t particularly expensive. It’s a relatively easy game to learn, and a participant doesn’t need to be especially strong, tall or fast. Little wonder that everyone can now be seen throwing a green, orange or yellow plastic ball with holes in it across a net.
Pickleball is the first game I’ve ever wanted to win. I think it’s because of the excitement I feel when I hit an unreturnable ball down the middle of the court and score a point. Participating in a sport myself rather than cheering for others provides real proof that I can still work hard to achieve goals.
So, I’ve made a long-term commitment to it. I am embracing the game as my pickleball buddies embrace me. I’d forgotten how much fun it is to socialize while, doing something active. In that playful space of the court, I am facing directly my fears of winning and losing. In the meantime, doing something outside of my comfort zone feels magical. Now I wonder what contests I might be brave enough to enter next.
32. Why was the author surprised by what her teammate said in the recent game
A. She thought her teammate was too weak. B. She hadn’t considered winning or losing.
C. She didn’t know what her teammate meant. D. She misunderstood the rules of the game.
33. What is the main reason for the author’s love for pickleball
A. It is what she is good at. B. It allows her to make new friends.
C. It is affordable and accessible. D. It has many health benefits.
34. How has the author benefited from playing pickleball
A. She has overcome her fears of competitive sports. B. She has realized her own limitations.
C. She has become a more energetic person. D. She has recognized her talents for sports.
35. What does the author plan to do
A. Become a professional athlete. B. Recommend pickleball to more friends.
C. Explore some extreme sports. D. Continue playing pickleball.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者选择参与匹克球运动以及匹克球带给作者的好处。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“My inner self was never ready to accept even the tiniest suggestion that we should be trying to win the game.(我的内心从来没有准备好接受哪怕是最微小的建议，那就是我们应该努力赢得比赛)”可知，作者对队友的鼓励下意识是抗拒的，因为她没想过比赛的输赢，故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中“But my addiction to the game comes from the sport’s low barrier of entry. The equipment isn’t particularly expensive. It’s a relatively easy game to learn, and a participant doesn’t need to be especially strong, tall or fast.(但我对这项运动的迷恋来自于这项运动的低门槛。设备不是特别贵。这是一个相对容易学习的游戏，参与者不需要特别强壮、高或快。)”可知，匹克球运动真正吸引作者的地方是它入门门槛低，装备不贵又容易上手，故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Participating in a sport myself rather than cheering for others provides real proof that I can still work hard to achieve goals.(自己参加一项运动，而不是为别人加油，这证明了我仍然可以努力实现目标)”及最后一段“I am facing directly my fears of winning and losing.(我直面对输赢的恐惧)”可知，打匹克球让作者意识到自己可以努力去实现目标，也帮助她克服了对输赢的恐惧心理，故选A。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“So, I’ve made a long-term commitment to it.(所以，我对它做了一个长期的承诺)”可知，作者是打算继续打匹克球的，故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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。
Many questions can be expected in advance and it’s wise to have some well-constructed answers that you can tailor more closely in an interview. Remember to always try and make your answers positive.
Q1: Tell me about yourself.
A1: This is just to get things started, but it is a very common question. Write a script, and practice it so that it sounds natural. Spend a maximum of four minutes describing your qualifications, career history and your range of skills. ___36___
Q2: What have been your achievements to date
A2: Again, this is a common question, so be prepared. Select an achievement that is experience-related and fairly recent. ___37___
Q3: What do you like about your present job
A3: This is a straightforward question. All you have to make sure is that your ‘likes’ correspond to the skills etc. required for the job on offer. ___38___ After all, you are leaving
Q4: What are your strengths
A4: This is the one question that you are definitely going to get. ___39___ Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four explanations of how they could benefit the employer. Strengths to consider include technical proficiency; ability to learn quickly; determination to succeed; positive attitude; your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above, so be prepared.
Q5: Tell me about the most difficult situation you’ve had to face and how you handled it.
A5: This can be a trap! ___40___ It would be better if you can quickly explain it in a few sentences. Explain how you defined the problem, what the options were, why you selected the one you did and what the outcome was. Always end on a positive note.
A. So, there is no excuse for being unprepared.
B. Be careful not to mention anything about it.
C. Emphasize those skills that are relevant to the job on offer.
D. Therefore, you should describe all your strengths in details.
E. To avoid it, select a difficult work situation that was not caused by you.
F. Identify skills you used in this achievement and say what the results were.
G. Be positive, describe your job as interesting and diverse, but do not overdo it.
【答案】36. C 37. F 38. G 39. D 40. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在面试中可能会遇到的常见问题，并给出了相应的答题技巧和注意事项，帮助应聘者更好地准备面试。同时强调了要保持积极的态度，尽可能地展示自己的优势和适应性。
【36题详解】
根据空前的“Spend a maximum of four minutes describing your qualifications, career history and your range of skills.(用最多四分钟的时间来描述你的资历、职业经历和技能范围。)”可知，此处强调最多花费4分钟时间来描述自己的资历、职业经历和技能范围。C选项“Emphasize those skills that are relevant to the job on offer.(强调那些与应聘工作相关的技能。)”中的those skills与前文的qualifications, career history and your range of skills相呼应，指出自己所描述的内容应该与工作相关。故选C。
【37题详解】
根据前文“Select an achievement that is experience-related and fairly recent. (选择一个与经验相关的近期成就。)”可知，此处强调在应聘过程中应该突出自己近期取得的成就。F选项“Identify skills you used in this achievement and say what the results were.(找出你在这个成就中使用的技能，并说明结果是什么。)”中的achievement与前文呼应，指出不仅陈述成就，同时还陈述在取得该成就时所使用的工作技能，承接前文。故选F。
【38题详解】
根据前文“This is a straightforward question. All you have to make sure is that your ‘likes’ correspond to the skills etc. required for the job on offer.(这是一个直截了当的问题。你所要做的就是确保你的“喜欢”符合工作所要求的技能等。)”可知，此处强调应聘者应该表达出对当前工作的喜欢，同时这种喜欢应该满足应聘工作职位的要求。G选项“Be positive, describe your job as interesting and diverse, but do not overdo it.(要积极，把你的工作描述为有趣和多样化，但不要过度。)”中指出描述自己的工作为有趣的和多样的即描述自己对工作的喜爱，与前文承接。故选G。
【39题详解】
根据本段段旨“What are your strengths ( 你的优点是什么？)”可知，本段讲述的是在应聘中应该表述自己的优点。D选项“Therefore, you should describe all your strengths in details.(因此，你应该详细描述你所有的优点。)”承接前文，强调应聘过程中应该描述自己的优点。故选D。
【40题详解】
根据本段标题“Tell me about the most difficult situation you’ve had to face and how you handled it.(告诉我你面对过的最困难的情况，以及你是如何处理的。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是在应聘过程中讲述自己曾经面临的困难情况，并将自己如何解决的进行说明。同时根据空前“This can be a trap! (这可能是个陷阱!)”指出，对于该问题的回答，要认识到这是一个陷阱，后文应该强调对该问题回答应该注意什么，避开这个问题陷阱。E选项“To avoid it, select a difficult work situation that was not caused by you.(为了避免这种情况，选择一个不是你造成的困难的工作环境。)”与前文呼应，句中的it指代前文的trap。符合语境。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Pygmalion effect (皮格马利翁效应) means that positive expectations lead to better performance while negative expectations lead to worse performance.
I used to teach maths at a summer school. There I had a student who taught me a lot more than what I could ____41____ have taught him. Let’s call him Joey.
Though he ____42____ with maths at first, his eagerness and ____43____ never changed. I quickly ____44____ him as a star pupil. Joey shared with me one day that his mother passed away when he was young. Neither of his parents finished high school, so his mother’s ____45____ was just to see him graduate. His dad was a cleaner who worked long hours for low pay. Joey said he wanted to get his diploma ( 文 凭 ) so that he could get a better job because he ____46____ to see his dad happy.
From that day forward, I promised him to ensure he would pass. I taught him how to understand some of the ____47____ topics in maths. On the last day of the class, Joey ____48____ the final test. After all the students left, I ____49____ to help clean up. The head teacher told me that he was amazed at Joey’s ____50____ in the test, for he did a really good job ____51____his disabilities (缺陷).
The teacher went on to explain that Joey had learning disabilities and that some experts said he would never be able to do maths. I was ____52____ to hear this because I had never found it when I worked with him!
If he had learning disabilities, then how was he able to solve the problems related to difficult maths concepts ____53____ after some lessons This question has ____54____ me for some time. After spending ____55____ hours searching, I have found the best explanation is the concept of the Pygmalion effect.
41. A. obviously B. possibly C. gradually D. properly
42. A. started B. helped C. dealt D. struggled
43. A. level B. determination C. talent D. promise
44. A. trained B. elected C. considered D. imagined
45. A. desire B. belief C. duty D. option
46. A. managed B. happened C. expected D. failed
47. A. hot B. inspiring C. normal D. challenging
48. A. got through B. prepared for C. carried on D. figured out
49. A. returned B. stayed C. continued D. remembered
50. A. performance B. confidence C. attitude D. attention
51. A. apart from B. in case of C. due to D. in spite of
52. A. disappointed B. shocked C. satisfied D. excited
53. A. carefully B. easily C. proudly D. gratefully
54. A. puzzled B. worried C. interested D. annoyed
55. A. additional B. sleepless C. countless D. flexible
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. B 54. A 55. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。乔伊是一个在学习方面有障碍的孩子，但却能轻松地解决与代数概念有关的难题，作者为此感到困惑，在多次搜索后，发现最好的解释是皮格马利翁效应。
【41题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在那里，我遇到了一个学生，他教给我的东西可能比我教给他的要多得多。我们叫他乔伊吧。A. obviously显然地；B. possibly可能地；C. gradually逐渐地；D. properly正确地，适当地。此处用“他教给我的可能比我教给他的多得多”来表达作者对乔伊的欣赏和肯定。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然一开始他在数学上很吃力，但他的热情和决心从未改变。A. started开始；B. helped帮助；C. dealt处理；D. struggled奋斗，努力。根据第三空后的“with his math at first”和第四空后的“never changed.”以及上下文的转折关系可知，该学生在数学上很“吃力”。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然一开始他在数学上很吃力，但他的热情和决心从未改变。A. level水平；B. determination决心，决定；C. talent天赋，才能；D. promise承诺。呼应空前的eagerness，此处指决心从未改变。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很快就认为他是一个优秀的学生。A. trained训练；B. elected选择；C. considered考虑，认为；D. imagined想象。根据上文“Though he ____2____ with maths at first, his eagerness and ____3____ never changed.”推知，作者认为这个学生是优秀的。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的父母都没有读完高中，所以他母亲的愿望就是看到他毕业。A. desire渴望；B. belief信念；C. duty义务；D. option选择。根据上文“Neither of his parents finished high school”以及so表示因果关系，故可知他的父母都没有读完高中，所以他母亲的愿望就是看到他毕业。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：乔伊说他想拿到文凭，这样他就能找到一份更好的工作，因为他期望看到他爸爸开心。A. managed经营，管理；B. happened发生；C. expected期待；D. failed失败。根据上文“His dad was a plumber (水暖工) who worked long hours for low wages.”和空后“to see his dad happy”，可知，他“期望”看到父亲开心。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我教他如何理解代数中一些具有挑战性的题目。A. hot热的；B. inspiring鼓舞人心的；C. normal正常的；D. challenging具有挑战性的。根据上文“ensuring he would pass”可知，作者为了实现自己的承诺，教给他一些“具有挑战性的”题目。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：在课程的最后一天，乔伊通过了期末考试。A. got through通过；B. prepared for准备；C. carried on继续；D. figured out弄清楚。呼应上文“I promised him to ensure he would pass”指乔伊通过期末考试。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所有的学生离开后，我留下来帮忙打扫。A. returned返回；B. stayed停留；C. continued继续；D. remembered记得。根据后文“to help clean up”可知，学生离开后，作者留下来帮忙打扫。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：班主任告诉我，他对乔伊在考试中的表现感到惊讶，因为尽管他有残疾，但他确实做得很好。A. performance表现；B. confidence自信；C. attitude态度；D. attention注意力。根据后文“for he did a really good job in spite of his disabilities”可知，乔伊有残疾但是在考试中表现很好，故选A。
【51题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：班主任告诉我，他对乔伊在考试中的表现感到惊讶，因为尽管他有残疾，但他确实做得很好。A. apart from除了；B. in case of万一；C. due to因为；D. in spite of尽管。根据后文“his disabilities”指尽管乔伊有残疾，故选D。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：听到这个消息我很震惊，因为我和他一起工作的时候从来没有发现过！ A. disappointed失望的；B. shocked震惊的；C. satisfied满意的；D. excited兴奋的。根据空后的“because I had never found it when I worked with him!”可知，作者和乔伊一起工作的时候没有发现他有学习障碍，所以“感到震惊”。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：如果他有学习障碍，那么他怎么能在上了几堂课后轻松地解决与数学概念相关的难题呢？A. carefully仔细地；B. easily容易地；C. proudly骄傲地；D. gratefully感激地。根据上文“If he had learning disabilities”可知，如果他有学习障碍，那么如何轻松地解决难题对作者来说是个疑问，故选B。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个问题困扰我有一段时间了。A. puzzled使困惑；B. worried担心的；C. interested感兴趣的；D. annoyed生气的。根据下文“hours searching”可知，问题“困扰”了作者一段时间。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在花了无数个小时寻找之后，我发现最好的解释是皮格马利翁效应的作用。A. additional附加的；B. sleepless失眠的；C. countless无数的；D. flexible灵活的。根据上文“This question has ____14____ me for some time.”可知，作者花了“无数”小时去搜索答案。故选C。
第II卷(非选择题55分)
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
In Japan, Chen Jianyi was a household name. He devoted his life to cooking and adapting the hot and spicy Chinese dish for Japanese ____56____ (customer). His career and life even inspired a Japanese artist ____57____ (create) Cooking Master Boy, a household cartoon ____58____ became a common childhood memory among the Japanese born in the 1980s and 1990s.
In 1952, Chen’s father moved to Japan. 6 years ____59____ (late), he opened the first Sichuan cuisine restaurant in Tokyo. Then he set up an “Institute of Chinese Cuisine” ____60____ the help of his wife. It has trained 15,000 chefs, making a great ____61____ (contribute) to the spread of Chinese food in Japan.
In 1990, Chen took over the Sichuan restaurant at ____62____ age of 34 after his father’s death. He improved their family’s signature dish (招牌菜) even further to give it a “spicy and ____63____ (slight) sweet taste.” In a cooking competition in 1993, he broke a record and ____64____ (claim) the title of “First Chef of Chinese Food” in Japan.
Sadly, chef Chen passed away in March, 2023. The news of his death made media headlines in Japan. It shows just how much the Japanese love the dish he cooked and Chinese cuisine, and how food culture has played an important role in promoting communication and ____65____ (culture) exchanges.
【答案】56. customers
57. to create
58. which##that
59. later 60. with
61. contribution
62. the 63. slightly
64. claimed
65. cultural
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。主要讲述了华裔厨师陈建一使中国美食在日本广泛传播的事情。
【56题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：他一生致力于为日本顾客烹饪和改良辛辣的中国菜。此处应用名词customer作宾语，为可数名词，前面无冠词，应用复数表示泛指，故填customers。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他的职业生涯和生活甚至启发了一位日本艺术家创作了一部家喻户晓的卡通片《烹饪大师男孩》 ，这部卡通片成为了80年代和90年代出生的日本人共同的童年记忆。inspire sb. to do sth.固定搭配，意为“鼓励某人做某事”，故填to create。
【58题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他的职业生涯和生活甚至启发了一位日本艺术家创作了一部家喻户晓的卡通片《烹饪大师男孩》 ，这部卡通片成为了80年代和90年代出生的日本人共同的童年记忆。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a household cartoon，指物，且从句中缺少主语，应用关系代词which/that引导定语从句，故填which/that。
【59题详解】
考查副词。句意：6年后，他在东京开了第一家川菜馆。时间+later，表示“多久之后”，故填later。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意：然后他在妻子的帮助下成立了“中国烹饪学院”。with the help of sb.固定搭配，意为“在某人的帮助下”，故填with。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：它培养了15000名厨师，为中国菜在日本的传播做出了巨大贡献。此处应用名词作宾语，由a可知，应用单数，故填contribution。
【62题详解】
考查冠词。句意：1990年，34岁的陈在父亲去世后接管了这家四川餐厅。at the age of固定搭配，意为“在……岁时”，故填the。
【63题详解】
考查副词。句意：他进一步改进了他们家招牌菜，使其具有“辛辣而略带甜味”。此处应用副词slightly修饰形容词sweet，故填slightly。
【64题详解】
考查时态。句意：在1993年的一次烹饪比赛中，他打破了一项记录，并在日本赢得了“中国菜第一厨师”的称号。此处在句中作谓语，和broke是并列谓语动词，句子描述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时，故填claimed。
65题详解】
考查形容词。句意：它表明了日本人是多么热爱他烹饪的菜肴和中国菜，以及饮食文化如何在促进沟通和文化交流方面发挥了重要作用。此处应用形容词cultural作定语，修饰名词exchanges，故填cultural。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请在天赋、奋斗和热爱中，选一个你认为最有可能带来成功的因素并结合个人经历写篇英语文章参赛，内容包括：
l. 你的选择；
2. 选择的原因；
3. 个人经历。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Which factor leads to success, talent, struggle or enthusiasm In my viewpoint, struggle leads to success.
As the old saying goes, no pain, no gain. We will get nothing but only waste our life if we only daydream instead of struggling. Those who are lazy and sloppy to their work will never succeed.
Last year, I was chosen to participate in the sports meeting. Because I’m not good at sport, I felt anxious. I didn’t want to live up to others’ expectations. Through struggling with exercise, I got the third place in race walking.
We should be aware of that we should keep struggling. Only in this way, can we succeed!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生在天赋、奋斗和热爱中，选一个你认为最有可能带来成功的因素并结合个人经历写篇英语文章参赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
观点：viewpoint→opinion
导致：lead to→result in
参加：participate in→take part in
意识到：be aware of→be conscious of
2.句式拓展
简单句变强调句
原句：Through struggling with exercise, I got the third place in race walking.
拓展句：It was through struggling with exercise that I got the third place in race walking.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As the old saying goes, no pain, no gain. (运用了As引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】Those who are lazy and sloppy to their work will never succeed. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)读后续写
67. 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，续写的词数应为 150 左右
Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. l knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. She was ready for me. “No Santa Claus!” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad.”
“Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”
“Go where, Grandma ” l asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store. the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money.” she said, “and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.
l was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class.
Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. l knew that because he never went out for recess(休息) during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I fingered the ten dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.
“Is this a Christmas present for someone ” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down. “Yes.”
The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.
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。
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper.
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Grandma and I waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.
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【答案】One possible version:
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper. She wrote “To Bobby, From Santa Claus” on it, after which she drove me over to Bobby Decker’s house, explaining I was officially one of Santa’s helpers. Grandma parked down the street from Bobby’s house, and I took a deep breath, and dashed for his front door. Seeing no other people notice us, I put the Christmas present down, pounded his doorbell and then Grandma and I hid in the car.
Grandma and l waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open. Out went Bobby Decker. Seeing the coat in the bag, he looked very astonished and then called his mother to go out. After hearing them say “Thanks” to Santa Claus, I felt very proud of what I had done. At that time, I decided to be Santa’s helper forever. It was on that night that I realized the truth that he who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的奶奶在圣诞节这天给了作者10美元，让作者去给有困难的人买点东西，于是作者给鲍比·德克尔买了件外套。并和奶奶一起悄悄送到了他家门口，鲍比·德克尔看到外套很惊讶，表达了对圣诞老人的感谢。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上，奶奶帮我用圣诞纸包好大衣”可知，第一段可描写作者和奶奶去送大衣的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“奶奶和我在灌木丛中气喘吁吁地等着鲍比·德克尔家的前门打开”可知，第二段可描写鲍比·德克尔看到外套后的反应以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：送大衣——悄悄放在门口——鲍比·德克尔外出查看——看到外套——鲍比·德克尔惊讶——鲍比·德克尔感谢——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
意识到：realize/be aware of
看大：see/spot
放下：put down/place
情绪类
惊讶：astonished /surprised
自豪：proud / beamish
【点睛】[高分句型1] She wrote “To Bobby, From Santa Claus” on it, after which she drove me over to Bobby Decker’s house, explaining I was officially one of Santa’s helpers. (运用了介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] After hearing them say “Thanks” to Santa Claus, I felt very proud of what I had done. (运用了what引导宾语从句)
