云南省玉溪市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月教学质量检测（期末）英语试题（word版含解析，无听力音频含听力原文）

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玉溪市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月教学质量检测（期末）
英语试卷
注意事项:
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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. Where is Helen now
A. In San Francisco. B. In Los Angeles. C. In Boston.
2. What does the woman think of the food
A. It’s not very fresh. B. It’s not yummy. C. It’s not expensive.
3. What will the speakers do next
A. Go back to the mall.
B. Visit the woman’s friend.
C. Return to the supermarket.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Cooking dinner. B. Preparing for a party. C. Ordering food in a restaurant.
5. How much will the man pay
A. $25. B. $23. C. $20.
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。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Do more exercise. B. Go on a diet. C. Have a good rest.
7. Which can be included in the woman’s dinner
A. Vegetables. B. Eggs. C. Fried food.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow travelers. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Friends.
9. What’s the woman’s advantage
A. She is good-looking. B. She is calm under pressure. C. She can fly many kinds of airplanes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the man want to go
A. A bank. B. A bookstore. C. A supermarket.
11. Why is the man in such a hurry
A. To send a document. B. To pick up a friend. C. To attend a meeting.
12. How would the man like to go
A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By underground.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did the man do in the afternoon
A. He had a walk. B. He went swimming. C. He played basketball.
14. What did the man bring back
A. Birds. B. Flowers. C. Leaves.
15. What was Bob doing when the man saw him
A. He was running. B. He was fishing. C. He was swimming.
16. Why didn’t the man talk to Bob
A. Because Bob left there quickly.
B. Because the man didn’t like Bob.
C. Because he wanted to go on and take photos.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the market now
A. Under a car park. B. By the river. C. In front of a bank.
18. What is sold on Sunday
A. Old furniture. B. Local food. C. Handmade products.
19. What is the special dish in this area
A. Ice cream. B. A fish dish. C. An apple cake.
20. What change has taken place in the harbor area
A. Fresh fish can be easily bought.
B. There are fewer restaurants at present.
C. The restaurants have moved to the other end.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
For many people, visiting a wildlife park is a must-have bucket-list item. Few travel experiences can compare with watching wild animals wandering freely in wildlife reserves, enjoying their natural habitat. Here are some of the very best wildlife parks from all around the world.
1. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
The Masai Marais located in the southwest of Kenya and is one of the most important and well-known wildlife conservation areas in the world. Covering an area of 1,510square kilometers, the Masai Mara National Reserve consists of the grasslands, mountain highlands, lakelands and valley.
Those looking for an unforgettable traditional wildlife park experience should look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve. Famous for its natural diversity of animals, you can expect to see vast numbers of leopards, elephants and lions. The wildlife park is also home to over 450 bird species.
2. The Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti National Park is a land of beauty that is one of the last naturalistic wonders left on this planet. This wildlife park is the symbol of Africa, and also one of the world’s oldest ecosystems to ever exist. Located in the northern area of Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park has also been famous for the annual migration(迁徙) of wildlife to permanent waterholes.
During this phenomenon, you’ll get to see vast herds of zebras, buffaloes and elephants migrating to the waterholes due to the change of season, followed by predators(捕食者) on the hunt for them.
3. Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina
The Tierra del Fuego National Park, located at the southern tip of Argentina, is nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, thus featuring a dynamic weather ecosystem with beech forests, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers(冰川). Not quite the image you may have in mind of a wildlife park being muddy, brownish and all dry landscapes.
It is a most breathtaking wildlife park, home to beautiful species such as eagles, rabbits and North American beavers. Aside from basking in the sightings of these wild animals, visitors to Tierra del Fuego often go hiking and fishing there.
21. Which park would you recommend to someone who is looking for a traditional wildlife tour
A. Masai Mara National Reserve.
B. The Serengeti National Park.
C. Tierra del Fuego National Park.
D. None of them.
22. Which special activity can visitors do in The Serengeti National Park
A. Hiking and fishing in the park.
B. Creating a must-have bucket-list.
C. Exploring numbers of different landscapes.
D. Watching the annual migration of many animals.
23. What is the unique feature of Tierra del Fuego National Park
A. It is naturalistic. B. It is the most famous one.
C. It has the oldest ecosystem. D. It has waterfalls and glaciers.
B
Once upon a time, in a little village called Charmington, there lived ashy and unconfident girl named Lily. Lily was a kind-hearted soul, but her lack of self-assurance(自信) often led her to doubt her own beauty and worth.
One sunny day, as Lily wandered through the streets of Charmington, she came across a charming little shop filled with shining hair accessories(配饰). Among the treasures, her eyes were attracted by a lovely bow(蝴蝶结) that seemed to callout to her.
Despite her hesitation, something inside Lily told her to take a small act of self-expression and pay for the bow. She bought it and gently put it in her hair. At that very moment, a magical transformation(变化) took place. Lily felt a burst of confidence, as if the bow had given her a newfound confidence and charm.
Excited about her new accessory, Lily confidently walked down the busy streets of Charmington, unaware that the bow had slipped and dropped unnoticed from her hair. Her newfound confidence made her feel beautiful inside and out.
As Lily walked, something amazing began to happen. People passing by couldn’t help but notice her beauty, the warmth that shined from herself. Strangers smiled at her, complimenting (赞美) heron her look and bright smile.
Confused by their compliments, Lily touched her hair, only to realize that the bow was missing. Instead of feeling embarrassed or disheartened, she couldn’t help but be amazed by the power of her own confidence.
Lily began to understand that true beauty lies not in outside decorations but in self-assurance and grace. It was her confidence that had caught the attention and admiration of those around her.
24. What was the biggest challenge for Lily
A. She was not beautiful. B. She lived in a tiny village.
C. She was shy and unconfident. D. She was too poor to buy accessories.
25. What happened to Lily’s new bow
A. It was stolen. B. It slipped from her hair.
C. It turned to be a jewelry. D. It was transformed by magic.
26. What was Lily’s final attitude towards herself
A. Confident. B. In different. C. Objective. D. Negative.
27. What’s the most important lesson of the passage
A. To see is to believe. B. It’s never too old to learn.
C. Confidence is the best accessory. D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
C
Everybody likes to laugh sometimes, whether at a funny joke, an amusing incident or a humorous photograph or sound. The great thing is that once we’ve had a good laugh, we feel happier. It would seem therefore, that bringing a bit of humour into more serious situations might be good for us.
Places like a humourless office or a tense classroom could sometimes need a good dose of laughter. I know that in my workplace, a bit of hilarity can go a long way towards making it a more enjoyable place to spend eight or so hours a day. Seeing the funny side of things can certainly lift our spirits and that in turn can make us feel better about what we’re doing.
Maybe we should get inspiration from Steve Carlisle, president of General Motors of Canada. When he walks around the firm’s Ontario headquarters he shares his sense of humour to bond (与……建立密切联系) with his staff. He says, “It can help people feel more relaxed, more comfortable and thus be more effective at what they do.” Humour can be used by teachers in the classroom too. It’s a good way to break the ice with students and create a more relaxed atmosphere which is good for learning.
But we have to be careful; not everyone laughs at the same things. While some of us may admire a work colleague or fellow student for their clever and well-told joke, others may consider them sarcastic(讽刺的), offensive or just an idiot!
According to Professor Schweitzer, from the University of Philadelphia’s Wharton School, a worker or boss who successfully uses humour is seen as both confident and competent, which in turn increases his or her status. He says, “Being funny is taking a risk, and being risky shows confidence.”
28. What does the underlined word “hilarity” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Humour. B. Horror. C. Stress. D. Time-off.
29. What can we infer from the passage
A. Bad jokes can have positive effects.
B. People are always admired for their jokes.
C. Humour can help employees get more effective.
D. Seriousness can have a bad impact on your health.
30. What do we know about Steve Carlisle
A. He likes telling jokes to his employees.
B. He uses his humour to break ice with students.
C. He often leaves his office to watch over his staff.
D. He considers humour a reflection of confidence and competence.
31. In which column will you probably find the text in a magazine
A. History. B. Lifestyle. C. Travel. D. Sport.
D
Starting this December, multiple popular Chinese apps and websites such as WeChat, Taobao and Douyin will be redesigned to make them more senior-friendly.
These redesigns are aimed at solving challenges faced by the elderly in using new smart phones. Specifically, the measures include: launching senior-friendly products with easy-to-use interfaces(界面); and improving the accuracy(精确度)of dialect-recognition systems to allow the elderly who can’t speak Mandarin(普通话) to use voice commands. Also, on apps set to “senior mode,” there will be no mobile advertisement, or any design that leads people to extra payments; and people over 65 will be able to reach a customer services assistant over the phone without the need to follow difficult voice instructions or type text through keypad(小键盘).
Nowadays, people in China use their cellphones for everything: Ordering taxis, making payments, booking train tickets and ordering take away. However, among the 274 million senior cellphone users in China, nearly 140 million don’t have internet access or never enjoyed the benefits of a smartphone.
As smart technology becomes increasingly widespread, the elderly can sometimes run into problems. For example, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a “health code” is required to enter public places in China. However, this has made it difficult for many senior citizens to get around if they don’t know how to use a smartphone or the “health code.” Therefore, recently, the call for solving the difficulties that the elderly face when using smart technology has become stronger in China.
Making websites and apps more senior-friendly is a new campaign started by the Chinese government to make the elderly’s life easier. According to reports, 115 websites and 43 apps are planning to rollout barrier-free designs for the elderly this year. Many have described these new changes as truly heartwarming.
32. What’s the main idea of paragraph 2
A. The benefits of smartphones.
B. The advanced technologies of mobile apps.
C. The problems facing the elderly when using smart phones.
D. The newly-designed functions of smartphones for the elderly.
33. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. People cannot make payment without a cellphone.
B. There are still a lot of people who don’t own a cellphone.
C. A large number of old people haven’t benefited from smartphones.
D. Almost all the senior people are afraid of using smartphone technologies.
34. What specific difficulty have the elderly faced in using smart technology, particularly during the COVID-19
A. They don’t have a smartphone.
B. They can’t apply for a “health code”.
C. They are not familiar with smartphone use.
D. They are not allowed to enter public places.
35. Which of the following could be the best title for this text
A. Senior-Friendly Changes of Apps
B. What You Can’t Miss about New Apps
C. How the Elderly are Troubled by Technologies
D. The Appropriate Ways of Respecting the Elderly
第二节(共5小题；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。
If you’ve ever driven a car on an icy road in wintertime, you know that it can be very dangerous. Driving on an icy road is much more dangerous than driving on a dry road. 36 When you drive a car on an icy road where there is less friction(摩擦力), it’s more difficult to keep control of the car. So, it’s important to know how to stop the car from going out of control. Many drivers will try to stop the car by stepping down hard on the brakes(刹车). This is a bad thing to do because stopping the wheels quickly will make the car slide even further and faster. 37 .
38 If you take your foot off the gas pedal(油门), the car will slow down immediately, but it won’t add power to the direction of the slide.
Next, touch the brakes very lightly and then let go. Touch the brakes again lightly and then let go. 39 .This method of slowing down will allow you to slow the car down without adding power to the slide.
Third, while you’re pumping the brakes gently, turn the steering wheel(方向盘) in the same direction as the slide. 40 .By doing this, you’ll make the car straight again. You have to keep turning the wheel gently until the car becomes straight, or parallel to the road.
By following these three steps, you should be able to keep control of your car if it should happen to slide.
A. First, lift your foot from the gas pedal
B. The reason is that there is less friction on an icy road
C. Here’s the best way to handle the car if it starts to slide
D. This repeated action is called “pumping the brake slightly”
E. So obviously, stepping down on the brakes is a bad thing to do
F. The engine of the car gives power to the back wheels of the car
G. For example, if the back of the car slides right, turn the steering wheel right
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
There was once a tiny country that was suffering from a 41 .It had gone so long without rain that the people there were starting to go hungry because of the bad 42 It just so happened that a group of musicians were travelling the country, trying to make a living from their 43 .But with so many problems in the land, no one 44 to listen to music.
“But music can 45 to overcome any problems,” argued the musicians, without anyone paying them the slightest attention. So the musicians tried to find out the reason why it wouldn’t rain. It was strange that although the sky was 46 , not a single raindrop came down. No one could provide an answer.
“It’s been cloudy like this for many months, but not a single drop of rain has fallen,” people would tell them.
“Don’t worry, we’ll bring rain to the country,” the musicians 47 , and they began rehearsing(彩排) for a concert at the top of the 48 mountain. Everyone who heard the music was attracted out of 49 and went up the mountain. And the 50 of this strange orchestra gave the order, and the musicians began to play.
From their 51 came small, playful musical notes(音符), which rose and rose into the clouds. The music was so joyous, happy and fun, and the notes started playing with the clouds’ soft, fluffy bellies, running here and three， up and down, and the whole sky turned into one big game of tickle(挠痒痒). Before long, the 52 clouds were thundering with laughter.
The musicians continued playing 53 and a few minutes later the clouds, crying with laughter, soaked the little country below with their precious tears, 54 happiness to all. And in memory of that musical rain, everyone in the land learned how to play an instrument and, 55 , would go up the mountain every day to bring joy to the clouds with their beautiful songs.
41. A. pandemic B. ruin C. drought D. flood
42. A. harvest B. quake C. damage D. trap
43. A. advertisements B. concerts C. albums D. titles
44. A. bargained B. wanted C. refused D. pretended
45. A. permit B. ensure C. forbid D. help
46. A. clear B. beautiful C. cloudy D. broad
47. A. responded B. showed C. admitted D. signaled
48. A. nearest B. highest C. farthest D. busiest
49. A. ability B. equality C. reality D. curiosity
50. A. conductor B. manager C. player D. competitor
51. A. positions B. notebooks C. rehearsals D. instruments
52. A. light B. big C. familiar D. distant
53. A. joyfully B. carefully C. gently D. easily
54. A. telling B. recommending C. describing D. bringing
55. A. in relief B. in peace C. in turn D. in charge
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。
According to the World Meteorological(气候的) Organization, El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon. It starts with unusually warm surface water in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, 56 then goes on to affect the weather worldwide. On average, it occurs every two to seven years, lasting 9 to 12 57 (month).
The center said the combination of El Nino and global warming would increase the chances of meteorological disasters 58 (cause) by extreme weather. The El Nino event is projected to cause sea surface temperature to peak between November 2023 and January 2024. Since May, an El Nino system 59 (build) up along the equator(赤道) in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Research 60 (suggest) that every 1℃ increase in temperature in the equatorial eastern Pacific can raise the global annual average temperature by 0.12℃. A moderate or strong El Nino event 61 (usual) rises the global average surface temperature by about 0.1℃ to 0.22℃, the center added.
Speaking of the effect 62 China, the center said that an El Nino event tends to bring more rainfall to the southern regions and 63 (warm) temperatures in the north of the country. Since the 1990s, every El Nino event has been followed by two consecutive summers of above normal precipitation(降水) in China.
Jia Xiaolong, vice director of the center, said at 64 news conference in early November that statistics show that in the context of El Nino events, temperatures fluctuate greatly in winter, and the number of cold spells affecting China is often more than usual. The center recently released the climate trend forecast. It is expected 65 (face) snow disasters and increased demand for heating compared with the past, leading to temporary energy consumption peaks.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你们学校最近举办了一次运动会，请你向校园媒体站写一封信，报道这次活动。内容包括:
1.运动会的基本情况。
2.运动会体现的精神。
注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear School Media Station,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
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。
Ramon was the school tough guy because his dad was a tough guy. If anyone dared(敢) to disobey him, they received a good beating.
It hadn’t changed until Victor arrived. No one would have said that Victor or his dad looked like tough guys: they were skinny and had no muscles. However, this was what Victor said to Ramon when Ramon went up to him to make him afraid.
“Hey new kid. You should know that I’m the leader, and I’m the toughest guy here.”
“You might be the leader but I am the toughest guy here.”
That was when Victor go this first beating. The second was the day Ramon tried to take a girl’s sandwich from her.
“This girl is a friend of mine and I am the toughest guy in school. So she won’t give you her sandwich”—were Victor’s last words before the blows started raining down on him.
His third beating came when he didn’t want to hand over his own sandwich.
“Tough guys like my dad and me don’t steal from others, and you are supposed to be a tough guy too ” he replied.
Victor got hit regularly, but he never backed down. His bravery in defending those weaker than him began to impress the rest of his classmates, and he soon gained supporters. Lots of other children began to play with him, so Ramon had even fewer chances to hit Victor and his friends, and fewer and fewer children were scared of Ramon. New brave boys and girls appeared who copied Victor’s attitude, and the playground became a better place.
One day, at the school door, Ramon’s giant dad asked him who Victor was.
“That skinny boy is the tough guy who’s the new boss of the playground You’re useless! I’m going to hit you and show you what a tough guy really is,” his dad said angrily.
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 wasn’t the first time that Ramon got hit, but it was the first time that Victor’s dad was there to stop it happening.
That was when Ramon’s dad understood why Victor said that his own father was a tough guy.
玉溪市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月教学质量检测（期末）
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1~5CACBB 6~10BABBA 11~15ACACB 16~20CACCC
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）
21~25ADDCB 26~30ACACA 31~35BDCCA
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36~40BCADG
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）
41~45 CABBD 46~50 CABDA 51~55 DBADC
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56.which/and 57.months 58.caused 59.has built/has been building
60.suggests 61.usually 62.on 63.warmer 64.a 65.to face
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【参考范文】
Dear School Media Station，
I am thrilled to report on the successful sports meeting held at our school last week. The event showcased extraordinary talent, enthusiasm, and teamwork from our students. Participants displayed remarkable skills in various disciplines, such as basketball, soccer, track and field, and more.
With both athletes and the audience actively engaging and supporting one another, the sports meeting not only promoted healthy competition but also highlighted the importance of unity and friendship. I was impressed by the dedication of all participants, coaches, and staff involved in this event.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
【参考范文】
That wasn’t the first time that Ramon got hit, but it was the first time that Victor’s dad was there to stop it happening. “Tough guys like us don’t hit kids, right ” said Victor’s dad, placing himself between them. Ramon’s father thought about hitting him, but he noticed that the small, thin man was very sure of himself, and that lots of families were there to stick up for him. After all, he was right. Hitting kids did not appear to be what tough guys did.
That was when Ramon’s dad understood why Victor said that his own father was a tough guy. A real tough guy is one brave enough to put up with anything bad that comes his way and stand up for what is right. Ramon’s dad wanted to be that tough too. And so, that day, they chatted all afternoon and left as friends, having learnt that being a tough guy is about what’s inside, because that is where tough guys get their strength from to cope with and fight unfairness. The school now has tough guys, real tough guys: ones capable of putting up with anything that comes their way in standing up for what is right.
【解析】
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
体裁: 应用文 主题语境: 人与自然 — 世界闻名的动物保护区
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了世界各地的三个独具特色的动物保护区。
21.A 细节理解题。由文章第三段第一句“Those looking for an unforgettable traditional wildlife park experience should look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve.”可知，Masai Mara National Reserve 能满足寻求传统野生动物园难忘体验的人们的需
求，故选A。
22.D 细节理解题。由文章第四段第三句“the Serengeti National Park has also been famous for the annual migration of wildlife to permanent water holes.”可知，观察动物的年度迁徙是该公园的一大亮点，故选 D。
23.D 细节理解题。由文章第六段第一句“thus featuring a dynamic weather ecosystem with beech forests, mountains, and waterfalls and glaciers.”，及下一句可知，该公园不同于传统意义上的只有泥地的其他动物保护区，还有瀑布和冰川，故选D。
B
体裁: 记叙文 主题语境: 人与自我 — 自信的重要性
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文，通过Lily的故事，强调了由内而外的自信的重要性。
24.C 细节理解题。由文章第一段可知，Lily最大的问题是过于害羞，不够自信，故选C。
25.B 细节理解题。由文章第四自然段可知，Lily兴奋地走在路上，没有注意到蝴蝶结不小心滑落了，故选 B。
26.A 情感态度题。由文章最后一段可知，Lily 最终获得了对自己的自信，故选A。
27.C 主旨大意题。纵览全文，本文旨在于强调自信的作用，自信是最好的配饰，故选C。
C
体裁: 议论文 主题语境: 人与社会—幽默的功效
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。举例阐述了幽默对于学习和工作的好处，同时辩证地提到了不合适的幽默的反面作用。
28.A 词义猜测题。根据第二段前后文可知本段的大意是: 对于严肃的办公室或者紧张的教室之类的地方，有时一剂笑声就会带来大不同。在上班的地方，一点点欢笑就能让这个每天工作八小时的场所变得更愉快。看到事物有趣的一面肯定会振奋精神，反过来又让我们对所做的事情感觉更好。故选 A。
29.C 推理判断题。根据全文可知，好的玩笑能帮助员工在工作中更高效。故选 C。
30.A 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“When he walks around the firm’s Ontario headquarters he shares his sense of humour to bond with his staff.”可知，Steve Carlisle 喜欢与员工分享他的幽默感。故选 A。
31.B 文章出处题。根据全文可知本文是谈论幽默的议论文，推测来源于杂志里的生活方式板块。故选 B。
D
体裁: 说明文 主题语境: 人与社会 — 智能手机应用的新设计方便老年人
【语篇导读】本文是一篇科技说明文。介绍了一些智能手机应用为了给老年人带来便利而推出的新设计。
32.D 段落大意题。根据文章第二段内容可知，作者介绍了一些智能手机应用为了给老年人带来便利而推出的新设计。故选 D。
33.C 推理判断题。根据文章第三段第二句“However，among the 274 million senior cellphone users in China，nearly 140 million don’t have internet access or never enjoyed the benefits of a smartphone.”可知，在2.74亿使用手机的老年人当中，将近1.4亿的人没有接入互联网或享受到智能手机带来的好处。故选 C。
34.C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，疫情期间，老年人不知如何使用智能手机或“健康码”，导致出入公共场所不方便。故选C。
35.A 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一些智能手机应用为了给老年人带来便利而推出的新设计。故选A。
第二节
体裁: 说明文 主题语境: 人与自然—在结冰道路行车的注意事项
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍在结冰道路行车时的注意事项。
36.B 考查考生理解段落主题和支撑主题的具体信息的能力。前一句提到了在结冰的道路上行驶比在干燥的道路上行驶更加危险。B 选项“原因是在结冰的道路上摩擦更小”，该选项与前句衔接完好，“icy road”也与前句照应。故选B。
37.C 理解上下文、建立段落间连贯语义的能力。前两段提到在冬季结冰的道路上驾驶汽车很危险，要想保持对汽车的控制会更加困难。在结冰的道路上，汽车容易打滑，所以，重要的是要知道如何使汽车停止打滑，以免失控。许多驾驶员会试图通过大踩刹车来停车。这样做是不正确的，因为立即刹车会使汽车滑动的更远更快。C项“如果汽车开始打滑，下面才是最好的处理方法。”，后文三个段落分别介绍了三个遇到打滑如何处理的技巧，该选项承前启后，与前后文衔接完好。故选C。
38.A 考查考生概括段落大意和把握段内衔接的能力。空的位置在段首，为此段中心主题句。之后句子阐释了如果将脚从油门踏板上移开，汽车将立即减速，但不会为滑动方向增加动力。空所在位置应表达把脚从油门上移开的意思，A项“首先，将脚从油门踏板上抬起”切题。故选A。
39.D 考查考生理解段落主题和支撑主题的具体信息的能力。前句“接下来，轻踩刹车，然后放开。再次轻踩刹车，然后放开。”D项“这种重复的动作被称为 ‘轻轻刹车（点刹）’”。很好地承接了前句的意思，故选D。
40.G 考查考生理解上下文、建立段内连贯语义的能力。前句“第三，在缓慢踩刹车时，调整方向盘的方向与汽车滑动方向相同”。G项“例如，如果汽车后部向右滑动，则将方向盘向右旋转”承接了前句的意思，故选 G。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
体裁: 记叙文 主题语境: 人与社会——音乐缓解干旱
【语篇导读】本文是一篇寓言故事，讲述了一群音乐家通过动听的音乐带来降水，缓解干旱的故事。
41.C 考查语境中名词的辨析。pandemic流行病；ruin废墟；drought干旱；flood洪水。根据下文及语境分析，这里已经很久没有下雨了，因此可知此处应该是正在遭受干旱，故选 C。
42.A 考查语境中名词的辨析。harvest收获；quake震动；damage 破坏；trap 陷阱。根据上下文及语境分析，当地人开始挨饿是由于收成不好，故选 A。
43.B 考查语境中名词的辨析。advertisement 广告；concert 演奏会；album专辑；title 标题，头衔。根据上下文及语境分析可知，这群音乐家在全国巡演，希望能借此谋生，故选 B。
44.B 考查语境中动词的辨析。bargain 讨价还价；want 想要；refuse 拒绝；pretend 假装。根据上下文以及语境分析，面对当时的情况，没有人想要去听音乐，故选 B。
45.D 考查语境中动词的辨析。permit允许；ensure确保；forbid禁止；help帮助。根据上下文以及语境分析，音乐能够帮助克服任何困难，故选D。
46.C 考查语境中形容词的辨析。clear清楚的；beautiful美丽的；cloudy多云的；broad广阔的。根据语境分析，天空乌云密布，但是很奇怪还是没有下雨，故选 C。
47.A 考查语境中动词的辨析。respond回应；show展示；admit承认；signal发信号，预示。根据上下文及语境分析，音乐家们回应人们的困惑，故选 A。
48.B 考查语境中形容词的辨析。nearest最近的；highest最高的；farthest最远的；busiest最忙的。根据上下文以及语境分析，音乐家们去到最高的山的山顶进行演奏，故选B。
49.D 考查语境中名词的辨析。ability能力；equality 平等；reality现实；curiosity 好奇。根据上下文及语境分析，每个听到彩排音乐的人都被好奇心抓住了，来到了山顶，故选D。
50.A 考查语境中名词的辨析。conductor 指挥；manager经理；player演奏员；competitor竞争者。根据上下文以及语境分析，台上的指挥发出了命令，大家开始演奏。故选 A。
51.D 考查语境中名词的运用。position位置；notebook笔记本；rehearsal彩排；instrument乐器。根据上下文以及语境分析，从他们的乐器中传出了美妙的音符。故选 D。
52.B 考查语境中形容词的运用。light轻的；big巨大的；familiar熟悉的；distant遥远的。根据上下文以及语境分析，已经累积了很久的云肯定是巨大的，音符给这些云“挠痒痒”之后没多久，这片巨大的云开始轰隆隆地笑着。故选 B。
53.A 考查语境中副词的运用。joyfully愉快地；carefully 小心地；gently轻柔地；easily轻松地。根据上下文以及语境分析，音乐家们继续愉快地演奏着，没过几分钟，云彩们笑出了眼泪，他们珍贵的泪水浸湿了下面的城市，为大家带来了幸福。故选 A。
54.D 考查语境中动词的运用。tell 说；recommend 推荐；describe 描述；bring带来。解析参考上题，故选 D。
55.C 考查语境中短语的运用。in relief宽慰；in peace平和；in turn 轮流；in charge掌控，负责。根据上下文及语境分析，那个地方的人们都学会了演奏一种乐器，每天都会有一个人轮流到山顶演奏美妙的音乐。故选 C。
第二节
体裁: 说明文 主题语境: 人与自然—“厄尔尼诺”现象与全球变暖
56.which/and 考查定语从句连接词的选择。此处为非限制性定语从句，从句缺主语，故填which。若填 and，则为并列动词starts和goes。
57.months 考查名词的复数。9至12个月，应用复数形式，故填months。
58.caused 考查非谓语动词的被动。此句为复合句，在宾语从句中“would increase”为谓语动词，此处应为非谓语动词。逻辑主语“disasters”与“cause（造成）”之间为被动关系，故填caused。
59.has built/ has been building考查谓语动词的时态。此处应为谓语动词，“system”为单数第三人称，且与建立之间的关系为主动，有完成时标志词“since”，故填现在完成时has built或现在完成进行时has been building。
60.suggests 考查主谓一致。此处主语“research”为不可数名词，谓语动词应用单数第三人称形式，故填suggests，注意此处 suggest 意为“表明、暗示”。
61.usually 考查副词。此处要填写的词语修饰后文的动词“rises”，所以应是副词，故填usually。
62.on 考查介词。the effect on“对……的影响”，故填 on。
63.warmer 考查形容词的比较级。根据句意及“and”前面的“more rainfall”可知此处应为形容词的比较级，句意为“厄尔尼诺现象可能带来南方更多的降雨以及导致北方更温暖的气温”，故填 warmer。
64.a 考查冠词。此处应填不定冠词a，泛指在一场新闻发布会上，故填 a。
65.to face 考查非谓语动词。本句中“is expected”为谓语动词，此处应为非谓语动词。be expected to do“有望发生某事”，故填to face。
听力原文
Text 1
M: Helen! Long time no see. I thought you went to San Francisco. Why are you still here in Boston (1)
W: It was my sister who went to San Francisco. And she’s in Los Angeles now. I’ve been here the whole time.
Text 2
M: Carmon, have a taste of this cake and I bet you will like it.
W: Okay. Hmm. I’m afraid it has gone bad. (2) When did you buy it
Text 3
M: Oh no! Where’s my phone
W: Didn’t you use it at the supermarket to call your friend
M: Yes, I did. I must have left it at the cashier’s desk.
W: Don’t worry. Let’s drive back to find it.(3)
Text 4
W: I’ve sent out the invitations for the dinner party.
M: Excellent. Now what’s the plan
W: We’ve got to think about the menu.(4)
M: OK. Do you have anything in mind
Text 5
W: You’re all set, sir. That’s 25 dollars in total.
M: Thank you. Could you give me some discount for that
W: Well, since you come in here all the time, I’ll give you 2 dollars’ off. (5)
M: OK. I’ll pay in cash.
Text 6
M: Mrs. White, I’m afraid we have to put you on a strict diet. (6) Please stay away from salty food.
W: Okay. Can I eat breakfast food like cakes
M: Those are bad for you. But you can have bread and orange juice.
W: Well, what about lunch and dinner
M: Have a salad for lunch. As for dinner, you can have vegetables. Fish and chicken are also okay. (7)
W: Well, I will do as you say. Thanks for your advice.
M: You’re welcome.
Text 7
M: Miss Lin, I have some questions. Why do you want to be an air hostess
W: I have always enjoyed flying, and I’m good with people.
M: Could you handle flying for 24 hours straight
W: Yes, I can adjust to anything.
M: That’s good.
W: I’m also calm under pressure and trained in first aid. (9)
M: You sound very qualified.
W: Thank you. It has always been my dream to be an air hostess.
Text 8
M: Excuse me, Miss, can you tell me where the Citibank is (10)
W: Yes. You have to take the No. 26 bus in front of the bookstore for five stops and then change to a No. 16 bus and get off at the third stop.
M: Well, how long will it take me to get there
W: It’s nearly an hour.
M: It’s been too long. My friend is waiting for me to send her an important document. (11) Is there a quicker way
W: Let me think about that for a second. Oh, you can go there by underground. The metro station is next to that supermarket. It only takes 35 minutes. But if you want to go faster, then take a taxi.
M: Thank you very much! Taking a taxi is expensive and 35 minutes is not too bad.(12)
Text 9
W: You’re out the whole afternoon, Alex What did you do
M: I took a walk by myself.(13)
W: You just kept walking and walking for four hours
M: Actually, it’s not so boring. Walking in the woods is a grand adventure. Your feet can take you to the most amazing places.
W: What did you do in the woods
M: I smelt the flowers, looked at the birds, and I picked many tree leaves.(14) I will make bookmarks with them. Look!
W: They are beautiful. What did you do then
M: Then I met Bob at the lake. He was fishing while his kids were swimming.(15)
W: Did you talk to him
M: No, I walked on and took a lot of pictures. There’s just so much out there to see.(16)
Text 10
Today I’m going to tell you about local food and eating out. Well, most of us buy our food in supermarkets these days but we’re very lucky to have a wonderful market here. It was at first in front of the bank but at the beginning of the twentieth century it was moved to a place by the river. When the new shopping center was built in the 1960s，it found a home under the two-storey car park where it still is.(17)
The market is now open six days a week. From Tuesday to Saturday you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables as well as various sea foods. But on Sunday, you’ll find a different market, where local people sell what they have made— things like bags, cards, clothes.(18) During the weekdays, there are shops selling old furniture.
People often ask what our local dish is. Our fish is good of course but there isn’t one particular dish that stands out. What we do have is an apple cake. It isn’t really made anywhere else.(19) There’s a new cafe: Barton’s, which bakes them fresh and serves them with homemade ice cream.
Now every morning local fishermen sell their day’s catch. They’ve been doing that for long but the harbor looks very different from a few years ago. Most of the restaurants used to be at the far end, but that part was redeveloped and the restaurants have to move to the other end.(20)