2023-2024学年国祺中学高二上月考二英语试卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。考生交答题卡。
第一卷（三部分，共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. Who is Carol
A. Jack’s friend. B. Jack’s mother. C. Jack’s aunt
2. What is the weather like today
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the woman’s home. B. In a science museum. C. At a gallery
4. Why can’t the woman attend the birthday party
A Her family member is visiting.
B. She is going out of town.
C. She is seriously ill.
5. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Make juice for him. B. Buy him yogurt. C. Shop with him
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，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。
6. How many people are there in the car
A. Three. B. Four C. Five.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Save homeless dogs. B. Buy some dog food. C. Pick up their friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What color is Ashley’s jacket
A. Blue. B. Brown. C. Yellow.
9. Where did the man find Ashley
A. At the entrance. B. Next to the toys. C. In the clothing department.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How did the man feel about the ending of the TV show
A. Joyful. B. Comfortable. C. Dissatisfied.
11. What change did the man make to his TV
A. The color. B. The sound. C. The brightness.
12. What would the woman prefer to do in the future
A. See films. B. Read storybooks. C. Watch TV series.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Sleep. B. Music. C. Weather.
14. Why could the man sleep well last night
A. The weather was fine.
B He felt tired during the day.
C. Classical music helped him sleep.
15. Which floor does the woman live on
A The 1st floor. B. The 25th floor. C. The 50th floor.
16. Which hotel does the man recommend
A. The one by the TV station.
B. The one opposite the city park.
C. The one near the National Library.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What did Ford’s father want him to be
A. An engineer. B. Adriver. C. A farmer
18. What made Ford cars cheaper
A. The production line. B. The materials used. C. The lower quality.
19. Who could afford Ford cars in America
A. The middle class. B. Only the upper class. C. Very few engineers.
20. What percentage of the cars in America were the Model Tsin 1918
A. Under 15%. B. About 40%. C. Over 50%
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
A
The summer vacation is just around the corner. With such a long holiday to spend, have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study Our company specializes in civil tours. We take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembered. The following places can be your unforgettable destinations in our country.
A. The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research and exhibitions. The museum was established in 1827 and is Australia’s first museum of natural science and cultural artifacts.
B. Sydney Olympic Park
Home of the Best Games Ever and 2003 Rugby World, Sydney Olympic Park is a gold medal attraction and continues to serve as a major sport and social venue.
Apart from its ultra-modern sport venues, Sydney Olympic Park is set in extensive parklands. Bicentennial Park, one of Sydney’s most popular recreational areas, is criss-crossed with walking and bicycle tracks.
C. Art Gallery of New South Wales
Located within a short walking distance from Sydney’s CBD, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia’s foremost art museums housing some of the finest works of art in the country.
The Gallery has a rich and diverse collection including key works of the Heidelberg School and favorite modern Australian artists including Brett Whiteley and Margaret Preston, as well as permanent Australian, European, Asian, contemporary and photographic galleries.
D. Koalas Park Sanctuary
Koalas are on show every day. Shows are at 10:20 A.M., 11:20 A.M., 2:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M. where you can cuddle, feed, pat and have your photo taken with the Koalas. See free roaming Koalas as well, 10 acres of rainforest. Walk in and pat our kangaroos.
1. How long has the Australian Museum been built
A. Around 230 years. B. Around 190 years.
C. Around 140 years. D. Around 100 years.
2. Which of the following might be more inviting to a sports fan
A. Koalas Park Sanctuary. B. Art Gallery of New South Wales.
C. The Australian Museum. D. Sydney Olympic Park
3. Who is this passage intended for
A. School students. B. Parents. C. Foreign tourists. D. Teachers.
B
In 1999, John Smyth, a high-school teacher decided it was time to retire. Together with his wife Helen, he set off on a journey around Australia. But when they returned, John found he missed the classroom, so he spent another eight years doing casual teaching.
Then he heard about a program known as Volunteers for Isolated Students’ Education (VISE), which pairs up energetic people with educational experience, usually retired teachers, with children whose schooling is largely done remotely, because they live too far away from towns and cities to attend regular schools. John grew up in the country and as a kid in the bush, he always dreamed of running with circus, but he didn’t even have much chance to see the circus in person. Therefore he was immediately interested in the program and got a travelling post as a teacher with Stardust Circus.
The lesson timetable was built around the kids performance schedules. “The eight-year-old I tutored was an awesome gymnast who was part of the teeterboard (跷跷板)act, ”he explains. “A big guy would jump on the other side, he would swing up in the air, do a couple of twirls(旋转) and land on his uncle’s shoulders. . . and his uncle was standing on the boy’s father’s shoulders!” The circus still includes some animal acts, including lions, monkeys, horses, goats and pigs. John and his wife Helen found it extraordinary enough to sink into sleep to the sound of lions roaring, but one day the lion-trainer, Matt, gave him a very special privilege, inviting him in to meet four 13-month-old lions in person. While it was understandably a little scary at first, for John it was a never-to-be-forgotten experience, which helped him realize his boyhood dream in his 75th year.
4. Why did John Smyth stay in the Stardust Circus
A. To run the circus.
B. To live far from towns.
C. To educate the children.
D. To conduct a program.
5. What can we learn from the passage
A. Teachers of the VISE program live too far away.
B. Children in the circus are taught at fixed time.
C. John instructed the gymnast’s performance of swinging in the air.
D. The couple enjoyed sleeping with the sound of lions roaring.
6. Which word best describes John’s experience of meeting the little lions
A. Scary. B. Upsetting. C. Boring. D. Memorable.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Working for a Living
B. Returning to School
C. Running with the Circus
D. Travelling with Animals
C
Not sleeping enough or getting a bad night’s sleep over and over makes it hard to control your appetite. And that sets you up for all sorts of health problems, including obesity (肥胖) , heart disease and high blood pressure.
The link between poor sleep and a greater body mass index(BMI) has been shown in study after study, but researchers typically relied on the memories of the participants to record how well they slept.
Sleep apps on fitness trackers smartphones and watches have changed all that. In a new study researchers tracked sleep quality for 120,000 people for up to two years.
The results showed sleep durations (持续时间) and patterns are highly variable between people. Despite that, the study found people with BMIs of 30 or above — which is considered obese by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention－had slightly shorter sleep durations and more variable sleep patterns.
It didn’t take much less sleep to see the effect. People with BMIs over 30 only slept about 15 minutes less than those less weighty people.
There were some limitations to the study, naps(午睡) were not included, other health conditions could not be factored in, and people who use wearable tracking devices are typically younger, healthier and from a higher economic status than those who do not wear trackers.
“These are quite pricey devices, and they are not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The results would need to be validated (确认) by the appropriate FDA-approved devices, and because the study is likely on younger people who are more economically well off, it needs further study whether that really applies to older folks with poor sleep.” said Dasgupta, the associate program director.
However, Dasgupta added, a major plus for the study is that it did monitor people for over two years, and the results corroborated previous research and were “not surprising.”
While we cannot determine the direction of association from our study result, these findings provide further support to the idea that sleep patterns are associated with weight management and overall health.
8. How does the new study differ from previous studies
A. It lasts the longest time in history. B. It uses apps to record participants’ sleep.
C. It specially improves participants’ sleep quality. D. It relied on participants’ memory to record data.
9. What is Dasgupta’s attitude toward the new finding
A. Doubtful B. Shocked C. Cautious D. Dissatisfied
10. What does the underlined word “corroborated” probably mean in Paragraph 8
A. limit B. correct C. confirm D. combine
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. Sleep Quality Varies from Person to Person
B. Sleep Apps Are Widely Used to Monitor Sleep
C. Young People Are Paying More Attention to Obesity
D. Lack of Sleep May Be Possibly Connected with Obesity
D
It could have been anywhere, my first intentionally photo-free journey, but it just happened to be Ethiopia. Photographic equipment can be a great physical burden. It may weigh anything from a few hundred grams to several kilos, depending on how seriously one approaches the business of picture-taking. Yet the real burden of photography is mental, not physical; it is the feeling of needing to take photographs, that because you have a camera you must use it.
In the first few days of camera-less travel, there are certainly moments of frustration at letting one great photograph after another go past, but having no camera, and thus being unable to take photographs, surprisingly soon stops the urge to do so. Very quickly, scenes become appreciated for what they are, rather than for the photographs they would have made.
Climbing up the western wall of the Great Rift Valley, on the way to the capital, Addis Ababa, the road emerges from a tunnel onto open, grassy plains — a small piece of uncharacteristically undomesticated countryside, with an even more uncharacteristic population of wild animals. They looked magnificent in the tearing wind, and through binoculars (双筒望远镜) they could be absorbed at leisure — theirs and mine. And thus unseen, I watched them play, free from concerns as to how close I could risk going with my camera without losing the very moment I sought to capture.
Exciting though stalking (跟踪) wild creatures can be, the photographer must obviously stalk as much out of sight as possible, thus being denied any chance of actually watching them. The photographer’s mind is effectively stopped from experiencing any more than the photographic possibilities of the scene. At eye level, the camera not only creates a physical barrier but also isolates the photographer from the joyful reality of the subject, and from everywhere else around them too. Then comes the climax, the press of the button, the pull of the trigger (快门), before more stalking, more photographs and, inevitably, the stalking too far which frightens the animals to flight. The difference between looking in order to photograph and actually seeing what is there is never more distinct than when taking pictures of animals, to the extent that the two become almost mutually exclusive. There is time only for deciding the best way to take the photograph, before addressing more practical technicalities — how to keep the minibus’s wheel out of the shot of lions, or get enough depth of field so all the flamingos (火烈鸟) on the lake are in focus at once.
12. According to the first paragraph, what is the main problem that photographers face while travelling
A. Moving their heavy equipment about
B. Locating places to purchase batteries.
C. Trying to get the best possible shots.
D. Being under pressure to take photographs.
13. The writer suggests in the second paragraph that people who choose to leave their cameras at home ________.
A. conclude that the decision was unrealistic
B. rapidly lose the desire to take any photographs
C. come to consider previous trips as unsatisfactory
D. appreciate the excellence of other people’s photos
14. What does the writer suggest about the animals he sees
A. They were too far away to be usefully observed.
B. They were surprisingly unaffected by the closeness of humans.
C. They might have been enjoying the situation for more than he was.
D. They might have become alarmed by the presence of a photographer.
15. The writer questions the value of stalking animals because a photographer ________.
A. can cause the animals to behave aggressively towards people
B. may become too uncomfortable to take reasonable shots
C. may not be able to appreciate the situation fully
D. can easily become distracted from his task
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。选项中有两项是多余选项。
Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If one takes away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we can still survive. ___16___ That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.
How can we keep healthy In order to eat healthily, we should avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are not very healthy. ___17___ We should eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruits which are full of vitamins.
___18___ Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping us healthy.
What’s more, friends are an important part of one’s health. ___19___ We usually feel better when we are with friends than when we are alone. When we are with our friends, we always laugh more. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with our friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, we can keep our body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with our friends, we can keep our mind as well as mood (情绪) happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. ___20___
A. Besides, we shouldn’t eat too much meat.
B. On the other hand, doing exercise is very important.
C. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.
D. So we believe a strong will is a must if we want to keep healthy.
E. But if our health is taken away, it is certain that we’ll have nothing.
F. There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.
G. Studies show that people with a range of social contacts don’t get sick easily.
第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
The Adams family home has been taken over by origami (折纸) in all sizes and shapes. No one seems to ____21____ though. Those paper creations are ____22____ clean water projects around the world and saving lives. A messy home is a small price to pay ____23____.
In 2011, Isabelle Adams and her sister Katherine learned that every five seconds a child died from ____24____ of clean water and that girls of their age couldn’t go to school ____25____ they were fetching water all day for their families. They ____26____ to do something.
“So we took something that we loved doing — folding origami, with the ____27____ goal to help fund a well in Ethiopia,” explains Katherine. ____28____, they ended up selling out and raising far more than that to fully ____29____ the cost of the well.
Katherine, now 13, adds, “It just snowballed, ______30______ the founding of the project Paper for Water.” In eight years, this project has ______31______ more than 2 million dollars for over 200 water projects in 20 different countries.
Now, the rest of the Adams family are also ______32______ it. But at the heart of it, beneath countless paper decorations sit two bold sisters hoping to ______33______ other girls and boys. “Kids have an incredible ability to make a real ______34______ to the world if they’re just given the chance,” Isabelle says, “and if people ______35______ them in their efforts.”
21. A. mind B. notice C. appreciate D. remember
22. A. decorating B. rewarding C. attracting D. funding
23. A. in exchange B. in turn C. in return D. in response
24. A. pollution B. loss C. lack D. waste
25. A. although B. because C. unless D. while
26. A. hesitated B. decided C. happened D. demanded
27. A. lifelong B. individual C. original D. critical
28. A. Apparently B. Unexpectedly C. Suddenly D. Gradually
29. A. spend B. fill C. offer D. cover
30. A. trying out B. depending on C. contributing to D. applying to
31. A. saved B. borrowed C. earned D. collected
32. A. taking part in B. benefiting from C. opposed to D. awarded for
33. A. satisfy B. inspire C. inform D. comfort
34. A. judgment B. sense C. difference D. connection
35. A. support B. persuade C. welcome D. award
第二卷（三部分，共55分）
注意：请将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效
第四部分 课内知识考查
第一节选词组并进行适当形式填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
选词填空
attend to, die from, in turn, as a result of, subscribe to depend on, come down , once and for all, for instance, in interaction with
36. However, he never lost his desire to destroy cholera __________.
37. Theory is based on practice and _____________ serves practice.
38. He rose to become a famous doctor, and even ____________ Queen Victoria when she gave birth.
39. When the outbreak of flu virus hit the world, tens of thousands of people __________ the disease.
40. Since he _______ with a disease which caused him to lose the use of most of his muscles, his world became one of abstract thought.
41. Yuan’s innovation has helped feed not just China but many other countries that ___________ rice as well such as India and Vietnam.
42. There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving; _____________, training lions.
43. ___________ his evidence, John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs.
44. In those days doctors had two contradictory theories. Snow __________ the second theory.
45. We use both words and body language to express our thoughts __________ other people.
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
A
语法填空
Cholera used to be one of the most ___46___ (fear) diseases in the world, until a British doctor, John Snow, showed ___47___ it could be overcome. This illness causes severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and even death. In ___48___ early 19th century, when an outbreak of cholera hit Europe, millions of people died from the disease.
Tuyouyou was chosen as a researcher of a team of scientists ___49___ the purpose of discovering a new treatment for malaria.
B
语法填空
Body language is used ___50___(convey) people’s thoughts and opinions and to communicate with each other. When talking with others, you are not just using words, but using facial expressions as well as gestures. Just like spoken language, body language ___51___(vary) from culture to culture. The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. The gestures we use for “yes” and “no” and the way we greet ___52___(different) around the world.
C
语法填空
Given the fact that chemical pesticides and artificial fertilisers can fight crop disease and increase production they ___53___(be) in widespread use since the 1950s. However, with time going by, they have been proved ___54___(harm) to the environment and human health if ___55___(use) for a long time.
第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）
56. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Effective communication can make you an effective leader and success can come much more easily. It is very important to be a confident and efficient communicator so that others can understand you. However, in order to become an effective communicator, you need to be an effective listener first.
To be a good listener, you need effective listening skills, which will help you.
Understand other peoples' point of view. However, most people generally overlook the skill of listening. Actually, communication is never a complete process if you are only a good speaker without being a good listener. You may be very good at expressing your thoughts effectively. But if you are not good at understanding other people's point of view, it will never be considered effective communication.
Usually, speaking is considered an active process and listening is claimed to be a passive process. Listening, however, is undoubtedly an active process, too. It doesn't just mean sitting in front of someone and staring at their eyes. In order to understand someone better, you need to analyze their thoughts and words. Additionally, you need to show that you are listening. For instance, you can say "I see," "go on" or just nod your head. Of course, in the case of disagreement, you do not necessarily have to do that. You can also ask questions if you have problems understanding that person's perspective. Asking questions will not only improve your listening habits but also make the other person realize that they are being heard.
Too often, we attach great importance to the skill of speaking; however, most of us do not value the skill of listening very highly. Now is the time for you to break the old stereotype （刻板印象）and follow the new trend, which is a contributing factor to effective communication.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023-2024学年国祺中学高二上月考二英语试卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。考生交答题卡。
第一卷（三部分，共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. Who is Carol
A. Jack’s friend. B. Jack’s mother. C. Jack’s aunt
2. What is the weather like today
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the woman’s home. B. In a science museum. C. At a gallery
4. Why can’t the woman attend the birthday party
A. Her family member is visiting.
B. She is going out of town.
C. She is seriously ill.
5. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Make juice for him. B. Buy him yogurt. C. Shop with him
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，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。
6. How many people are there in the car
A. Three. B. Four C. Five.
7. What will the speakers do next
A Save homeless dogs. B. Buy some dog food. C. Pick up their friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What color is Ashley’s jacket
A. Blue. B. Brown. C. Yellow.
9. Where did the man find Ashley
A. At the entrance. B. Next to the toys. C. In the clothing department.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How did the man feel about the ending of the TV show
A. Joyful. B. Comfortable. C. Dissatisfied.
11. What change did the man make to his TV
A. The color. B. The sound. C. The brightness.
12. What would the woman prefer to do in the future
A. See films. B. Read storybooks. C. Watch TV series.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Sleep. B. Music. C. Weather.
14. Why could the man sleep well last night
A. The weather was fine.
B. He felt tired during the day.
C. Classical music helped him sleep.
15. Which floor does the woman live on
A. The 1st floor. B. The 25th floor. C. The 50th floor.
16. Which hotel does the man recommend
A. The one by the TV station.
B. The one opposite the city park.
C. The one near the National Library.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What did Ford’s father want him to be
A. An engineer. B. Adriver. C. A farmer
18. What made Ford cars cheaper
A. The production line. B. The materials used. C. The lower quality.
19. Who could afford Ford cars in America
A. The middle class. B. Only the upper class. C. Very few engineers.
20. What percentage of the cars in America were the Model Tsin 1918
A. Under 15%. B. About 40%. C. Over 50%
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
A
The summer vacation is just around the corner. With such a long holiday to spend, have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study Our company specializes in civil tours. We take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembered. The following places can be your unforgettable destinations in our country.
A. The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research and exhibitions. The museum was established in 1827 and is Australia’s first museum of natural science and cultural artifacts.
B. Sydney Olympic Park
Home of the Best Games Ever and 2003 Rugby World, Sydney Olympic Park is a gold medal attraction and continues to serve as a major sport and social venue.
Apart from its ultra-modern sport venues, Sydney Olympic Park is set in extensive parklands. Bicentennial Park, one of Sydney’s most popular recreational areas, is criss-crossed with walking and bicycle tracks.
C. Art Gallery of New South Wales
Located within a short walking distance from Sydney’s CBD, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia’s foremost art museums housing some of the finest works of art in the country.
The Gallery has a rich and diverse collection including key works of the Heidelberg School and favorite modern Australian artists including Brett Whiteley and Margaret Preston, as well as permanent Australian, European, Asian, contemporary and photographic galleries.
D. Koalas Park Sanctuary
Koalas are on show every day. Shows are at 10:20 A.M., 11:20 A.M., 2:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M. where you can cuddle, feed, pat and have your photo taken with the Koalas. See free roaming Koalas as well, 10 acres of rainforest. Walk in and pat our kangaroos.
1. How long has the Australian Museum been built
A. Around 230 years. B. Around 190 years.
C. Around 140 years. D. Around 100 years.
2. Which of the following might be more inviting to a sports fan
A. Koalas Park Sanctuary. B. Art Gallery of New South Wales.
C. The Australian Museum. D. Sydney Olympic Park
3. Who is this passage intended for
A. School students. B. Parents. C. Foreign tourists. D. Teachers.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。介绍了在寒假期间可以去游玩的四个旅游景点并详细介绍了这四个景点的具体信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“The museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum of natural science and cultural artifacts.(该博物馆成立于1827年，是澳大利亚第一个自然科学和文化文物博物馆。)”可知这家博物馆是在1827年建的，而现在是2023年，距今大约190年。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Home of the Best Games Ever and 2003 Rugby World, Sydney Olympic Park is a gold medal attraction and continues to serve as a major sport and social venue.(悉尼奥林匹克公园是有史以来最好的奥运会和2003年橄榄球世界的举办地，是一个金牌景点，并继续作为一个主要的体育和社交场所。)”可知，Sydney Olympic Park最可能吸引喜欢运动的人。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The summer vacation is just around the corner. With such a long holiday to spend, have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study (暑假就在眼前。有这么长的假期要度过，你决定去哪里放松一下学校学习的巨大压力了吗？)”结合文章介绍了在寒假期间可以去游玩的四个旅游景点并详细介绍了这四个景点的具体信息。可推知，文章针对的是学校学生。故选A。
B
In 1999, John Smyth, a high-school teacher decided it was time to retire. Together with his wife Helen, he set off on a journey around Australia. But when they returned, John found he missed the classroom, so he spent another eight years doing casual teaching.
Then he heard about a program known as Volunteers for Isolated Students’ Education (VISE), which pairs up energetic people with educational experience, usually retired teachers, with children whose schooling is largely done remotely, because they live too far away from towns and cities to attend regular schools. John grew up in the country and as a kid in the bush, he always dreamed of running with circus, but he didn’t even have much chance to see the circus in person. Therefore he was immediately interested in the program and got a travelling post as a teacher with Stardust Circus.
The lesson timetable was built around the kids performance schedules. “The eight-year-old I tutored was an awesome gymnast who was part of the teeterboard (跷跷板)act, ”he explains. “A big guy would jump on the other side, he would swing up in the air, do a couple of twirls(旋转) and land on his uncle’s shoulders. . . and his uncle was standing on the boy’s father’s shoulders!” The circus still includes some animal acts, including lions, monkeys, horses, goats and pigs. John and his wife Helen found it extraordinary enough to sink into sleep to the sound of lions roaring, but one day the lion-trainer, Matt, gave him a very special privilege, inviting him in to meet four 13-month-old lions in person. While it was understandably a little scary at first, for John it was a never-to-be-forgotten experience, which helped him realize his boyhood dream in his 75th year.
4. Why did John Smyth stay in the Stardust Circus
A. To run the circus.
B. To live far from towns.
C. To educate the children.
D. To conduct a program.
5. What can we learn from the passage
A. Teachers of the VISE program live too far away.
B. Children in the circus are taught at fixed time.
C. John instructed the gymnast’s performance of swinging in the air.
D. The couple enjoyed sleeping with the sound of lions roaring.
6. Which word best describes John’s experience of meeting the little lions
A. Scary. B. Upsetting. C. Boring. D. Memorable.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Working for a Living
B. Returning to School
C. Running with the Circus
D. Travelling with Animals
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。John参加了VISE项目，在马戏团义务教授孩子的同时也免费观看了梦寐以求的马戏表演，过上了有意义且有趣的生活。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Therefore he was immediately interested in the program and got a travelling post as a teacher with Stardust Circus. (因此，他立即对该计划产生了兴趣，并获得了星尘马戏团旅行教师职位。)”可知，John在听说了项目VISE后很感兴趣，并以一名老师的身份跟随马戏团，对那里的孩子进行授课。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“John and his wife Helen found it extraordinary enough to sink into sleep to the sound of lions roaring, but one day the lion-trainer, Matt, gave him a very special privilege, inviting him in to meet four 13-month-old lions in person.(约翰和他的妻子海伦觉得在狮子咆哮的声音中入睡是很不寻常的，但有一天，驯狮师马特给了他一个非常特殊的特权，邀请他亲自去见四只13个月大的狮子。)”可知，John与妻子都很享受伴着狮声人睡。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“While it was understandably a little scary at first, for John it was a never-to-be-forgotten experience, which helped him realize his boyhood dream in his 75th year. (虽然一开始有点吓人是可以理解的，但对约翰来说，这是一次永远不会忘记的经历，这帮助他75岁时实现了儿时的梦想。)”可知，John见到小狮子时，有一点害怕，但这对John来说，是一次无法忘怀的经历，帮助他实现了从儿时的梦想。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，John在退休之后来到马戏团义务教授孩子的同时也免费观看了梦寐以求的马戏表演，过上了有意义且有趣的生活。因此C项“和马戏团一起跑”概括了本文内容，适合本文内容，适合作本文的标题。故选C项。
C
Not sleeping enough or getting a bad night’s sleep over and over makes it hard to control your appetite. And that sets you up for all sorts of health problems, including obesity (肥胖) , heart disease and high blood pressure.
The link between poor sleep and a greater body mass index(BMI) has been shown in study after study, but researchers typically relied on the memories of the participants to record how well they slept.
Sleep apps on fitness trackers, smartphones and watches have changed all that. In a new study researchers tracked sleep quality for 120,000 people for up to two years.
The results showed sleep durations (持续时间) and patterns are highly variable between people. Despite that, the study found people with BMIs of 30 or above — which is considered obese by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention－had slightly shorter sleep durations and more variable sleep patterns.
It didn’t take much less sleep to see the effect. People with BMIs over 30 only slept about 15 minutes less than those less weighty people.
There were some limitations to the study naps(午睡) were not included, other health conditions could not be factored in, and people who use wearable tracking devices are typically younger, healthier and from a higher economic status than those who do not wear trackers.
“These are quite pricey devices, and they are not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The results would need to be validated (确认) by the appropriate FDA-approved devices, and because the study is likely on younger people who are more economically well off, it needs further study whether that really applies to older folks with poor sleep.” said Dasgupta, the associate program director.
However, Dasgupta added, a major plus for the study is that it did monitor people for over two years, and the results corroborated previous research and were “not surprising.”
While we cannot determine the direction of association from our study result, these findings provide further support to the idea that sleep patterns are associated with weight management and overall health.
8. How does the new study differ from previous studies
A. It lasts the longest time in history. B. It uses apps to record participants’ sleep.
C. It specially improves participants’ sleep quality. D. It relied on participants’ memory to record data.
9. What is Dasgupta’s attitude toward the new finding
A. Doubtful B. Shocked C. Cautious D. Dissatisfied
10. What does the underlined word “corroborated” probably mean in Paragraph 8
A. limit B. correct C. confirm D. combine
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. Sleep Quality Varies from Person to Person
B. Sleep Apps Are Widely Used to Monitor Sleep
C. Young People Are Paying More Attention to Obesity
D. Lack of Sleep May Be Possibly Connected with Obesity
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的科学研究通过为期两年使用睡眠应用程序对参与者的追踪调查结果表明睡眠不足会导致肥胖。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Sleep apps on fitness trackers, smartphones and watches have changed all that. In a new study researchers tracked sleep quality for 120,000 people for up to two years.(健身追踪器、智能手机和手表上的睡眠应用改变了这一切。在一项新的研究中，研究人员对12万人的睡眠质量进行了长达两年的跟踪调查)”可知，新研究的不同在于研究人员使用睡眠应用程序来进行记录。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第七段““These are quite pricey devices, and they are not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The results would need to be validated (确认) by the appropriate FDA-approved devices, and because the study is likely on younger people who are more economically well off, it needs further study whether that really applies to older folks with poor sleep.” said Dasgupta, the associate program director.(“这些都是相当昂贵的设备，而且它们没有得到美国食品和药物管理局的批准。研究结果需要得到FDA批准的适当设备的验证，而且由于这项研究可能是针对经济状况较好的年轻人，因此还需要进一步研究，这是否真的适用于睡眠质量差的老年人。项目副主任达斯古普塔说)”可知，达斯古普塔认为这次研究有一些局限性，因此是否符合老年人的情况还有待进一步观察。由此推知，他的态度是谨慎的。故选C。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“The link between poor sleep and a greater body mass index(BMI) has been shown in study after study, but researchers typically relied on the memories of the participants to record how well they slept.(一项又一项的研究表明，睡眠质量差和身体质量指数(BMI)较高之间存在联系，但研究人员通常依靠参与者的记忆来记录他们的睡眠质量)”可知，以前的研究已经证明了睡眠不足和体重之间存在着联系，再根据划线词后文“previous research and were “not surprising.””推断这次的研究结果和之前的研究结果是一致的，进一步证实了以前的研究结果。故划线词意思是“证实”。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“The results showed sleep durations (持续时间) and patterns are highly variable between people. Despite that, the study found people with BMIs of 30 or above — which is considered obese by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention－had slightly shorter sleep durations and more variable sleep patterns.(结果显示，人与人之间的睡眠持续时间和模式差异很大。尽管如此，研究发现，BMI指数在30或以上的人——美国疾病控制与预防中心认为这是肥胖——睡眠时间略短，睡眠模式更多变)”和最后一段“While we cannot determine the direction of association from our study result, these findings provide further support to the idea that sleep patterns are associated with weight management and overall health.(虽然我们不能从我们的研究结果中确定关联的方向，但这些发现为睡眠模式与体重管理和整体健康相关的观点提供了进一步的支持)”可知，文章主要介绍新的研究再一次证实睡眠问题和肥胖以及其他疾病有关。故D项“睡眠不足可能与肥胖有关”最符合文章标题。故选D。
D
It could have been anywhere, my first intentionally photo-free journey, but it just happened to be Ethiopia. Photographic equipment can be a great physical burden. It may weigh anything from a few hundred grams to several kilos, depending on how seriously one approaches the business of picture-taking. Yet the real burden of photography is mental, not physical; it is the feeling of needing to take photographs, that because you have a camera you must use it.
In the first few days of camera-less travel, there are certainly moments of frustration at letting one great photograph after another go past, but having no camera, and thus being unable to take photographs, surprisingly soon stops the urge to do so. Very quickly, scenes become appreciated for what they are, rather than for the photographs they would have made.
Climbing up the western wall of the Great Rift Valley, on the way to the capital, Addis Ababa, the road emerges from a tunnel onto open, grassy plains — a small piece of uncharacteristically undomesticated countryside, with an even more uncharacteristic population of wild animals. They looked magnificent in the tearing wind, and through binoculars (双筒望远镜) they could be absorbed at leisure — theirs and mine. And thus unseen, I watched them play, free from concerns as to how close I could risk going with my camera without losing the very moment I sought to capture.
Exciting though stalking (跟踪) wild creatures can be, the photographer must obviously stalk as much out of sight as possible, thus being denied any chance of actually watching them. The photographer’s mind is effectively stopped from experiencing any more than the photographic possibilities of the scene. At eye level, the camera not only creates a physical barrier but also isolates the photographer from the joyful reality of the subject, and from everywhere else around them too. Then comes the climax, the press of the button, the pull of the trigger (快门), before more stalking, more photographs and, inevitably, the stalking too far which frightens the animals to flight. The difference between looking in order to photograph and actually seeing what is there is never more distinct than when taking pictures of animals, to the extent that the two become almost mutually exclusive. There is time only for deciding the best way to take the photograph, before addressing more practical technicalities — how to keep the minibus’s wheel out of the shot of lions, or get enough depth of field so all the flamingos (火烈鸟) on the lake are in focus at once.
12. According to the first paragraph, what is the main problem that photographers face while travelling
A. Moving their heavy equipment about
B. Locating places to purchase batteries.
C. Trying to get the best possible shots.
D. Being under pressure to take photographs.
13. The writer suggests in the second paragraph that people who choose to leave their cameras at home ________.
A. conclude that the decision was unrealistic
B. rapidly lose the desire to take any photographs
C. come to consider previous trips as unsatisfactory
D. appreciate the excellence of other people’s photos
14. What does the writer suggest about the animals he sees
A. They were too far away to be usefully observed.
B. They were surprisingly unaffected by the closeness of humans.
C. They might have been enjoying the situation for more than he was.
D. They might have become alarmed by the presence of a photographer.
15. The writer questions the value of stalking animals because a photographer ________.
A. can cause the animals to behave aggressively towards people
B. may become too uncomfortable to take reasonable shots
C. may not be able to appreciate the situation fully
D. can easily become distracted from his task
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过自己的第一次不拍照的旅行说明旅行中不去拍照，你就会把注意力放到欣赏景色上，而不是拍照上。相反，旅行中去拍照，你的旅行体验就会大打折扣，特别是跟拍动物更是如此。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的句子“Yet the real burden of photography is mental, not physical; it is the feeling of needing to take photographs,because you have a camera you must use it.”（然而，摄影的真正负担是精神上的，而不是身体上的；它是一种需要拍照的感觉，因为你有相机，所以你就想着必须使用它。）可知，旅行中，如果你带着相机，你就会想着去拍照，这就会给你带来一种精神上的压力。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“In the first few days of camera-less travel, there are certainly moments of frustration at letting one great photograph after another go past, but having no camera, and thus being unable to take photographs, surprisingly soon stops the urge to do so.”（在没有相机的旅行的最初几天，你肯定会因为错过一张又一张的好照片而感到沮丧，但没有相机，因此无法拍照，令人惊讶的是，很快你就会停止拍照的冲动。）可知，旅行中，如果你不带相机，最初你可能会因为错过一些好照片而沮丧，但是很快你就没有拍照的冲动了。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的句子“And thus unseen, I watched them play, free from concerns as to how close I could risk going with my camera without losing the very moment I sought to capture.”（因此，在看不见的情况下，我看着它们玩耍，不用担心我和它们的距离和因为带着相机而不想丢失我想要捕捉的那一刻。）和第四段的句子“Then comes the climax, the press of the button, the pull of the trigger, before more stalking, more photographs and, inevitably, the stalking too far which frightens the animals to flight.”（然后高潮来了，按下的按钮，触发快门，然后是更多的跟踪，拍更多的照片，不可避免的是，跟踪会吓跑动物。）可知，当人们不跟拍动物时，就不用担心和动物的距离，而跟拍动物，就可能把动物吓跑。故选D项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最好一段的句子“Exciting though stalking wild creatures can be, the photographer must obviously stalk as much out of sight as possible, thus being denied any chance of actually watching them.”（尽管跟踪野生动物令人激动，但摄影师必须尽可能在动物看不到的地方，这样就失去了仔细观察它们的机会。）和“There is time only for deciding the best way to take the photograph, before addressing more practical technicalities — how to keep the minibus’s wheel out of the shot of lions, or get enough depth of field so all the flamingos on the lake are in focus at once.”（先要处理好更多的技术细节——如何让狮子看不到你的面包车，或者是把车停到足够深处，以便拍到湖上所有的火烈鸟，然后只剩下时间决定用什么方法拍摄最好。）可知，跟踪动物拍摄时，摄影师要考虑很多因素，这样，他们可能会失去尽情欣赏这些动物和景色的机会。故选C项。
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。选项中有两项是多余选项。
Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If one takes away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we can still survive. ___16___ That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.
How can we keep healthy In order to eat healthily, we should avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are not very healthy. ___17___ We should eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruits which are full of vitamins.
___18___ Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping us healthy.
What’s more, friends are an important part of one’s health. ___19___ We usually feel better when we are with friends than when we are alone. When we are with our friends, we always laugh more. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with our friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, we can keep our body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with our friends, we can keep our mind as well as mood (情绪) happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. ___20___
A. Besides, we shouldn’t eat too much meat.
B. On the other hand, doing exercise is very important.
C. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.
D. So we believe a strong will is a must if we want to keep healthy.
E. But if our health is taken away, it is certain that we’ll have nothing.
F. There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.
G. Studies show that people with a range of social contacts don’t get sick easily.
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. B 19. G 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种让我们保持健康的方法。
【16题详解】
根据上文“If one takes away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we can still survive. (如果一个拿走了我们的钱，房子，汽车，甚至我们的衣服，我们仍然可以生存。)”和下文“That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly. (这就是为什么我们总是试图以健康的方式饮食和定期锻炼。)”可知，上文提到没有一些物质上的东西，我们仍然可以生存，下文提到了我们总是试图保持健康，空处与上文形成转折关系，指出了健康的重要性。E项：But if our health is taken away, it is certain that we’ll have nothing. (但是如果我们失去了健康，我们肯定将一无所有。)符合语境。故选E。
【17题详解】
根据上文“In order to eat healthily, we should avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are not very healthy. (为了吃得健康，我们应该避免吃高脂肪的食物，如炸薯条或饼干，这些都不是很健康。)”和下文“We should eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruits which are full of vitamins. (我们应该多吃富含维生素的蔬菜和新鲜水果。)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何从饮食方面保持健康，空处的内容与“饮食”有关。A项：Besides, we shouldn’t eat too much meat.(此外，我们不应该吃太多的肉。)符合语境。故选A。
【18题详解】
空处为段落主旨句。根据下文“Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping us healthy. (每天锻炼帮助我们建立一个强壮的身体。经常锻炼是保持我们健康的重要组成部分。)”可知，本段内容与“锻炼”相关，B项：On the other hand, doing exercise is very important.(另一方面，做运动很重要。)符合语境。故选B。
【19题详解】
根据上文“What’s more, friends are an important part of one’s health. (更重要的是，朋友是一个人的健康的重要组成部分。)”可知，本段讲述的是朋友对于健康的好处。G项：Studies show that people with a range of social contacts don’t get sick easily.(研究表明，有广泛社会交往的人不容易生病。)符合语境。故选G。
【20题详解】
根据上文“These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. (这些事情听起来容易做，但不是很多人能做到。)”可知，这些事情听起来很容易，但是做起来却有难度，空格处应说要做到需要什么条件。D项：So we believe a strong will is a must if we want to keep healthy.(所以我们相信如果我们想保持健康，坚强的意志是必须的。)符合语境。故选D。
第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
The Adams family home has been taken over by origami (折纸) in all sizes and shapes. No one seems to ____21____ though. Those paper creations are ____22____ clean water projects around the world and saving lives. A messy home is a small price to pay ____23____.
In 2011, Isabelle Adams and her sister Katherine learned that every five seconds a child died from ____24____ of clean water and that girls of their age couldn’t go to school ____25____ they were fetching water all day for their families. They ____26____ to do something.
“So we took something that we loved doing — folding origami, with the ____27____ goal to help fund a well in Ethiopia,” explains Katherine. ____28____, they ended up selling out and raising far more than that to fully ____29____ the cost of the well.
Katherine, now 13, adds, “It just snowballed, ______30______ the founding of the project Paper for Water.” In eight years, this project has ______31______ more than 2 million dollars for over 200 water projects in 20 different countries.
Now, the rest of the Adams family are also ______32______ it. But at the heart of it, beneath countless paper decorations sit two bold sisters hoping to ______33______ other girls and boys. “Kids have an incredible ability to make a real ______34______ to the world if they’re just given the chance,” Isabelle says, “and if people ______35______ them in their efforts.”
21. A. mind B. notice C. appreciate D. remember
22 A. decorating B. rewarding C. attracting D. funding
23. A. in exchange B. in turn C. in return D. in response
24. A. pollution B. loss C. lack D. waste
25. A. although B. because C. unless D. while
26. A. hesitated B. decided C. happened D. demanded
27. A. lifelong B. individual C. original D. critical
28. A. Apparently B. Unexpectedly C. Suddenly D. Gradually
29. A. spend B. fill C. offer D. cover
30. A. trying out B. depending on C. contributing to D. applying to
31. A. saved B. borrowed C. earned D. collected
32. A. taking part in B. benefiting from C. opposed to D. awarded for
33. A. satisfy B. inspire C. inform D. comfort
34. A. judgment B. sense C. difference D. connection
35. A. support B. persuade C. welcome D. award
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章叙述了Adams一家人通过售卖折纸品为缺少干净饮用水地区筹集资金的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：不过似乎没人介意。A. mind介意；B. notice注意；C. appreciate感激；D. remember记得。根据上文“The Adams family home has been taken over by origami (折纸) in all sizes and shapes.”以及下文的“though”可知，此处与上文有转折，虽然家里堆满了各种折纸，但是没人介意。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些折纸作品正在资助世界各地的清洁水项目并拯救生命。A. decorating装饰；B. rewarding回报；C. attracting 吸引；D. funding资助。根据下文“with the ____7____ goal to help fund a well in Ethiopia”可知，这些折纸作品正在资助世界各地的清洁水项目。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：一个脏乱的家是一个很小的交换代价。A. in exchange交换；B. in turn轮流；C. in return作为回报；D. in response回应。根据下文“So we took something that we loved doing — folding origami, with the ____7____ goal to help fund a well in Ethiopia”可知，这些折纸作品是为了帮助他人，因此一个脏乱的家是一个很小的交换代价。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：2011年，Isabelle Adams和她的妹妹Katherine得知，每五秒钟就有一个孩子死于缺乏清洁水，同龄女孩因为整天为家人取水而无法上学。A. pollution污染；B. loss失去；C. lack缺少；D. waste废物。根据上文“a child died from”和下文“they were fetching water all day for their families”可知，这些家庭很缺水，有孩子因缺乏清洁水而死亡。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：2011年，Isabelle Adams和她的妹妹Katherine得知，每五秒钟就有一个孩子死于缺乏清洁水，同龄女孩因为整天为家人取水而无法上学。A. although尽管；B. because因为；C. unless除非；D. while然而。分析空处前后内容可知，前后句为因果关系，后面为原因，应用because引导原因状语从句。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们决定做点什么。A. hesitated犹豫；B. decided决定；C. happened发生；D. demanded要求。根据下文“So we took something that we loved doing — folding origami, with the ____7____ goal to help fund a well in Ethiopia,”可知，他们决定做些什么。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Katherine解释道：“所以我们做了一些我们喜欢做的事情——折叠折纸，最初的目标是帮助资助埃塞俄比亚的一口井。A. lifelong终生的；B. individual个人的；C. original原始的，最初的；D. critical关键的。按照时间顺序，此处在介绍他们刚开始进行折纸时的想法，因此帮助资助埃塞俄比亚的一口井是最初的目标。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，他们最终卖光了，筹集的资金远远超过了这口井的全部成本。A. Apparently明显地；B. Unexpectedly没有预料到地；C. Suddenly突然地；D. Gradually逐渐地。根据上文“to help fund a well in Ethiopia”和下文“they ended up selling out and raising far more than that to fully ____9____ the cost of the well”可知，一开始他们的目标比较小，是帮助资助埃塞俄比亚的一口井，但他们最终卖光了，因此是出乎意料的。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，他们最终卖光了，筹集的资金远远超过了支付这口井的全部成本。A. spend花费；B. fill填；C. offer提供；D. cover支付。根据常识可知，建造井是需要花费钱的，而筹集的资金超过了支付这口井的全部成本。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：现年13岁的Katherine补充道：“它就像滚雪球一样越滚越大，为Paper for Water项目的成立做出了贡献。”A. trying out试试；B. depending on依靠；C. contributing to有助于，做出贡献；D. applying to适用于。根据上文“It just snowballed”可知，资金在不断增加，为Paper for Water项目的成立做出了贡献。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在8年的时间里，该项目为20个不同国家的200多个水利项目筹集了200多万美元。A. saved拯救；B. borrowed借；C. earned赚取；D. collected收集。根据上文的“fund”以及下文的“more than 2 million dollars”可知，该项目为20个不同国家的200多个水利项目筹集了200多万美元。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：现在，Adams家族的其他成员也参与其中。A. taking part in参加；B. benefiting from从……受益；C. opposed to反对；D. awarded for因……而获得奖励。根据上文“The Adams family home has been taken over by origami (折纸) in all sizes and shapes.”可知，Adams家族的其他成员也参与其中。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在其核心，在无数的纸装饰下，坐着两个大胆的姐妹，希望能激励其他女孩和男孩。A. satisfy使满意；B. inspire激励；C. inform 告知；D. comfort使安慰。根据下文“other girls and boys”可知，他们希望他们的行为激励其它女孩和男孩去做可以改变世界的事情。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Isabelle说：“如果给孩子们一个机会，如果人们支持他们的努力，他们就有能力真正影响世界。”A. judgment判断；B. sense感觉；C. difference不同；D. connection联系。根据上文两个女孩Isabelle和Katherine用自己的方式去帮助缺乏清洁水的人，并结合下文的“other girls and boys”可知，如果给孩子们一个机会，他们就有能力真正改变世界，make a difference是固定短语，意为“产生影响，创造不同”。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Isabelle说：“如果给孩子们一个机会，如果人们支持他们的努力，他们就有能力真正影响世界。”A. support支持；B. persuade说服；C. welcome 欢迎；D. award授予。根据上文两个女孩Isabelle和Katherine的项目筹集到了很多钱，而且家族的其他人也参与其中可知，此处指另一条件是人们支持他们的努力。故选A项。
第二卷（三部分，共55分）
注意：请将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效
第四部分 课内知识考查
第一节选词组并进行适当形式填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
选词填空
attend to, die from, in turn, as a result of, subscribe to depend on, come down , once and for all, for instance, in interaction with
36. However, he never lost his desire to destroy cholera __________.
37. Theory is based on practice and _____________ serves practice.
38. He rose to become a famous doctor, and even ____________ Queen Victoria when she gave birth.
39. When the outbreak of flu virus hit the world, tens of thousands of people __________ the disease.
40. Since he _______ with a disease which caused him to lose the use of most of his muscles, his world became one of abstract thought.
41. Yuan’s innovation has helped feed not just China but many other countries that ___________ rice as well such as India and Vietnam.
42. There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving; _____________, training lions.
43. ___________ his evidence, John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs.
44. In those days doctors had two contradictory theories. Snow __________ the second theory.
45. We use both words and body language to express our thoughts __________ other people.
【答案】36. once and for all 37. in turn
38. attended to
39. died from
40. came down
41. depend on
42. for instance
43. As a result of
44. subscribed to
45. in interaction with
【解析】
【36题详解】
考查副词短语。句意：然而，他从未失去彻底消灭霍乱的愿望。根据“he never lost his desire to destroy cholera”可知，此处是指彻底消灭霍乱的愿望，所以应用副词短语once and for all意为“彻底地”。故填once and for all。
【37题详解】
考查介词短语。句意：理论以实践为基础，反过来又为实践服务。根据“Theory is based on practice and”和“serves practice”可知，此处是指反过来又为实践服务，所以应用介词短语in turn表示“反过来”。故填in turn。
【38题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：他后来成为了一名著名的医生，甚至在维多利亚女王分娩时照顾她。根据“He rose to become a famous doctor”可知，此处是指照顾维多利亚女王，所以应用动词短语attend to表示“照顾”。根据“when she gave birth”可知，此处应用一般过去时。故填attended to。
【39题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：当流感病毒在全球爆发时，成千上万的人死于这种疾病。根据“the disease”可知，此处是指成千上万的人死于这种疾病，所以应用动词短语die from表示“死于”，根据“When the outbreak of flu virus hit the world”可知，此处应用一般过去时。故填died from。
【40题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：自从他得了一种疾病，使他失去了大部分肌肉的功能，他的世界就变成了一个抽象思维的世界。根据“with a disease which caused him to lose the use of most of his muscles”可知，此处是指他得了一种疾病，所以应用动词短语come down表示“生病”。根据“which caused him to lose the use of most of his muscles”可知，此处应用一般过去时。故填came down。
【41题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：袁的创新不仅帮助养活了中国，也养活了许多其他依赖大米的国家，比如印度和越南。根据“rice as well such as India and Vietnam”可知，此处是指许多其他依赖大米的国家，所以应用动词短语depend on表示“依赖”。此处描述客观事实，应用一般现在时。故填depend on。
【42题详解】
考查介词短语。句意：有些工作比开卡车更危险；例如，训练狮子。根据“training lions”可知，此处是指举例，所以应用介词短语for instance表示“例如”。故填for instance。
【43题详解】
考查介词短语。句意：由于他的证据，约翰·斯诺能够宣布水泵里的水携带霍乱病菌。根据“John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs”可知，此处是指由于他的证据，所以应用介词短语as a result of意为“由于”。句首首字母应大写。故填As a result of。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：在那个时代，医生们有两种相互矛盾的理论。斯诺赞同第二种理论。根据“In those days doctors had two contradictory theories.”和“the second theory”可知，此处是指斯诺赞同第二种理论，所以应用动词短语subscribe to表示“赞同”。根据“In those days doctors had two contradictory theories”可知，此处应用一般过去时。故填subscribed to。
【45题详解】
考查介词短语。句意：在与他人互动时，我们用语言和肢体语言来表达我们的想法。根据“other people”可知，此处是指与他人互动时，所以应用介词短语in interaction with表示“与……互动”。故填in interaction with。
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
A
语法填空
Cholera used to be one of the most ___46___ (fear) diseases in the world, until a British doctor, John Snow, showed ___47___ it could be overcome. This illness causes severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and even death. In ___48___ early 19th century, when an outbreak of cholera hit Europe, millions of people died from the disease.
Tuyouyou was chosen as a researcher of a team of scientists ___49___ the purpose of discovering a new treatment for malaria.
【答案】46. feared
47. how 48. the
49. for##with
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了霍乱曾经是世界上最可怕的疾病之一，会引起患者严重的症状，可以致命，英国医生约翰·斯诺发现了如何战胜霍乱；屠呦呦被选为寻找治疗疟疾的新方法的研究人员。
【46题详解】
考查形容词。句意：霍乱曾经是世界上最可怕的疾病之一，直到英国医生约翰·斯诺向人们展示了如何战胜霍乱。分析句子可知，空处作修饰diseases的定语，表示“可怕的”应用形容词feared。故填feared。
【47题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：霍乱曾经是世界上最可怕的疾病之一，直到英国医生约翰·斯诺向人们展示了如何战胜霍乱。分析句子可知，空处引导名词性从句作showed的宾语，结合斯诺后来研究出应对霍乱的方法可推知，空处需表达“怎样，如何”，应用连接副词how作引导词。故填how。
【48题详解】
考查冠词。句意：19世纪初，霍乱在欧洲爆发，数百万人死于这种疾病。“in the+序数词+世纪”是固定用法，表示“在多少世纪”。故填the。
【49题详解】
考查介词。句意：屠呦呦被选为一个科学家小组的研究人员，目的是发现治疗疟疾的新方法。分析句子可知，句子主干成分完整，结合“the purpose of discovering a new treatment for malaria”可推知，此处用固定短语for/with the purpose of doing sth.表示“为了……的目的”，作目的状语。故填for/with。
B
语法填空
Body language is used ___50___(convey) people’s thoughts and opinions and to communicate with each other. When talking with others, you are not just using words, but using facial expressions as well as gestures. Just like spoken language, body language ___51___(vary) from culture to culture. The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. The gestures we use for “yes” and “no” and the way we greet ___52___(different) around the world.
【答案】50. to convey
51. varies 52. differ
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。肢体语言被用来传达人们的想法和意见，并与他人进行沟通，但是肢体语言在各种文化中又有不同。文章对此进行了介绍。
【50题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：肢体语言被用来传达人们的想法和意见，并与他人进行沟通。be used to do意为“被用于做某事”，此处应用to do不定式。故填to convey。
【51题详解】
考查一般现在时和主谓一致。句意：就像口语一样，肢体语言因文化而异。此处描述客观事实，应用一般现在时。主语body language为第三人称单数。动词vary意为“不同”。故填varies。
【52题详解】
考查动词和一般现在时。句意：我们表示“是”和“不是”的手势以及我们打招呼的方式在世界各地都有所不同。此处作谓语应用动词differ表示“不同”。此处描述客观事实应用一般现在时。故填differ。
C
语法填空
Given the fact that chemical pesticides and artificial fertilisers can fight crop disease and increase production, they ___53___(be) in widespread use since the 1950s. However, with time going by, they have been proved ___54___(harm) to the environment and human health if ___55___(use) for a long time.
【答案】53. have been
54. harmful
55. used
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。化学农药和人工肥料自20世纪50年代以来一直被广泛使用，但被证明如果长期使用会对环境和人体健康有害。文章对此进行了介绍。
【53题详解】
考查现在完成时。句意：鉴于化学农药和人工肥料可以防治作物病害和提高产量，它们自20世纪50年代以来一直被广泛使用。根据since the 1950s可知，此处应用现在完成时。故填have been。
【54题详解】
考查形容词。句意：然而，随着时间的推移，它们已被证明如果长期使用会对环境和人体健康有害。此处prove意为“证明是”，为系动词，其后应用形容词harmful表示“有害的”作表语。故填harmful。
【55题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：然而，随着时间的推移，它们已被证明如果长期使用会对环境和人体健康有害。在if引导的条件状语从句中，主语和主句相同，可以省略从句的主语和系动词，动词use意为“使用”，和主语构成被动关系，所以应用过去分词形式。故填used。
第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）
56. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Effective communication can make you an effective leader and success can come much more easily. It is very important to be a confident and efficient communicator so that others can understand you. However, in order to become an effective communicator, you need to be an effective listener first.
To be a good listener, you need effective listening skills, which will help you.
Understand other peoples' point of view. However, most people generally overlook the skill of listening. Actually, communication is never a complete process if you are only a good speaker without being a good listener. You may be very good at expressing your thoughts effectively. But if you are not good at understanding other people's point of view, it will never be considered effective communication.
Usually, speaking is considered an active process and listening is claimed to be a passive process. Listening, however, is undoubtedly an active process, too. It doesn't just mean sitting in front of someone and staring at their eyes. In order to understand someone better, you need to analyze their thoughts and words. Additionally, you need to show that you are listening. For instance, you can say "I see," "go on" or just nod your head. Of course, in the case of disagreement, you do not necessarily have to do that. You can also ask questions if you have problems understanding that person's perspective. Asking questions will not only improve your listening habits but also make the other person realize that they are being heard.
Too often, we attach great importance to the skill of speaking; however, most of us do not value the skill of listening very highly. Now is the time for you to break the old stereotype （刻板印象）and follow the new trend, which is a contributing factor to effective communication.
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【答案】Effective listening is essential to effective communication. (要点1) To become effective listeners, you need to equip yourself with necessary listening skills to understand others’ opinions. (要点2) Actually, listening is definitely an active process, which involves thinking carefully about what you hear and giving responses or asking questions to show you are listening carefully. (要点3) From now on, you should pay more attention to listening to communicate effectively. (要点4)
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了有效倾听是有效沟通的必要条件。想要成为有效的倾听者，你需要理解他人的意见。倾听的能力是一个主动的过程，因此，你应该多注意倾听才能达到有效的沟通。
【详解】1.要点摘录
①However, in order to become an effective communicator, you need to be an effective listener first.
②To be a good listener, you need effective listening skills, which will help you.
③Understand other peoples' point of view.
④Listening, however, is undoubtedly an active process, too.
⑤Now is the time for you to break the old stereotype （刻板印象）and follow the new trend, which is a contributing factor to effective communication.
2.缜密构思将第4、5两个要点进行重组，将第2、3两个要点进行整合。
3遣词造句Effective listening is essential to effective communication.
To be a good listener, you need effective listening skills, which will help you.
Actually, communication is never a complete process if you are only a good speaker without being a good listener.
From now on, you should pay more attention to listening to communicate effectively.
【点睛】[高分句型1] To become effective listeners, you need to equip yourself with necessary listening skills to understand others’ opinions.（运用了不定式作目的状语）
[高分句型2] Actually, listening is definitely an active process, which involves thinking carefully about what you hear and giving responses or asking questions to show you are listening carefully.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句和what引导的宾语从句以及省略了that的宾语从句）
