河南省南阳市社旗县2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末考试英语试题（word版含解析，无听力音频含听力原文）
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社旗县 2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末试题
英语
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.
2. How does the woman feel now
A. Relaxed. B. Excited. C. Tired.
3. How much will the man pay
A. $20. B. $80. C. $100.
4. What does the man tell Jane to do
A. Postpone his appointment. B. Meet Mr. Douglas. C. Return at 3 o’clock.
5. Why would David quit his job
A. To go back to school. B. To start his own firm. C. To work for his friend.
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 want the woman to do
A. Check the cupboard. B. Clean the balcony. C. Buy an umbrella.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Employer and employee. C. Shop assistant and customer.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where did the woman go at the weekend
A. The city centre. B. The forest park. C. The man’s home.
9. How did the man spend his weekend
A. Packing for a move. B. Going out with Jenny. C. Looking for a new house.
10. What will the woman do for the man
A. Take Henry to hospital. B. Stay with his kid. C. Look after his pet.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is Mr. Stone doing now
A. Eating lunch. B. Having a meeting. C. Writing a diary.
12. Why does the man want to see Mr. Stone
A. To discuss a program. B. To make a travel plan. C. To ask for sick leave.
13. When will the man meet Mr. Stone this afternoon
A. At 3:00. B. At 3:30. C. At 3:45.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. A company. B. An interview. C. A job offer.
15. Who is Monica Stansfield
A. A junior specialist. B. A department manager. C. A sales assistant.
16. When will the man hear from the woman
A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Touring France. B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures.
18. What did John do after he moved to the US
A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John go hunting
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What is the subject of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve（预定） your spot before availability – and the cherry blossoms – disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and fortable bikes and a smooth tour route (路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7 miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
21. Which tour do you need to book in advance
A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
22. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour
A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.
C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.
23. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide
A. City maps. B. Cameras. C. Meals. D. Safety lights.
B
As one of the city's most popular free outdoor events, the Cape Town Carnival is a multicultural celebration which focuses on social inclusion and bridging the divide（分歧） between the diverse communities of the Western Cape and specifically Cape Town. It's a celebration of the many diverse cultures which makes Cape Town stand out from the most world-famous cities. The carnival is considered a community participation event by the Western Cape Government and draws bigger crowds each year.
The event serves a platform for local performance groups, designers, musicians and artists to showcase their talents to the world. Every year, it may create over 1, 000 part-time jobs. The long-term vision, however, is to create more programmes focusing on skills development, thus permanently employing people. Since 2010 when the carnival was held on Long Street, it has become the festival of the year, and has grown from 17, 000 spectators to as many as 55, 000. This year, the carnival will be held on the Fan Walk in Green Point.
And its theme is Mother City, Mother Nature, exploring two of Cape Town's greatest assets, its natural beauty and its people. The festival will showcase（展现） what makes the Mother City one of the most unique cities in the world. Over 2, 000 shining costumed performers and musicians will take to Cape Town's Fan Walk, entertaining viewers with floats (花车)and dynamic dance routines. The parade (游行) will be followed by a grand street party, showcasing some of South Africa's hottest musical talent.
Fans and tourists are encouraged to join in the street festivities anytime from 16: 00, when it will turn into a pedestrian walkway with 2km of food stands and festive hospitality (好客) areas. Later in the evening Cape Town will up the pace with the most appealing and festive open air party, the Cape Town Carnival Street Party! This Culture Comer: A Glimpse of Cape Town, was contributed by Marilyn Steward. I'm Rich Claymount. Stay tuned and see you next time.
24. What sets the Cape Town Carnival apart
A. Its friendly people. B. Its unique landscape.
C. Its wide participation. D. Its cultural diversity.
25. What is the carnival's goal in the long run
A. To build up a platform for local talents. B. To create Africa-based businesses globally.
C. To expand programs to secure（确保）employment.
D. To deepen cultural links between countries.
26. What can we conclude from the text
A. Green Point is famous for floats and music.
B. Cape Town is proud of its nature and people.
C. The carnival happens on Long Street annually.
D. The street party is mostly favored by the tourists.
27. Where is the text probably taken from
A. An interview. B. A brochure. C. A reality show. D. A radio program.
C
Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery. The device is stretchy（弹性的） enough that you can wear it like a ring, sport band or any other thing that touches your skin. It also taps into a person's natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the body's internal temperature into electricity. "In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery, said Jianliang Xiao, an associate professor at CU Boulder.
The concept may sound like something out of The Matrix film series, in which a race of robots have enslaved humans to harvest their precious organic energy. Xiao and his colleagues aren't that ambitious: Their devices can generate about 1 volt（伏特） of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per area than what most existing batteries provide but still enough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.
Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices, but Xiao's is stretchy, can heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to traditional electronics. “Whenever you use a battery, you're depleting（消耗） that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it, Xiao said. "The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power."
Just pretend that you're out for a jog. As you exercise, your body heats up, and that heat will radiate out to the cool air around you. Xiao's device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste. "The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body, and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment," Xiao said.
28. What does Xiao expect of his device at present
A. It will be used for medical purposes.
B. It will be made smaller and wearable.
C. It will change natural power into electricity.
D. It will supply constant power to wearable devices.
29. Why does the author mention The Matrix series in the text
A. To explain the principle. B. To make a comparison.
C. To introduce a topic. D. To analyze the cause.
30. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about
A. The strengths of Xiao's device. B. The convenience of using a battery.
C. The replacement of wearable devices. D. The development of traditional electronics.
31. What do we know about Xiao's device from the text
A. It operates with plenty of power. B. It is designed for practical use.
C. It benefits people's health in a way. D. It's based on traditional electronics.
D
When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.
These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”
Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores . Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.
The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Working----at any age----is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence---the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work.”
32. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _____.
A. a description of personal values and social values
B. an analysis of how work was related to competence
C. an example for parents’ expectations of their children
D. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men
33. Vaillant’s team obtained their findings by _____.
A. recording the boys’ effort in school B. evaluating the men’s mental health
C. comparing different sets of scores D. measuring the men’s problem solving ability
34. What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A. Quick to react B. Having a thin edge
C. Clear and definite D. sudden and rapid
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. competent adults know more about love than work.
B. Emotional health is essential(必需的) to a wonderful adult life.
C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.
D. Independence is the key to one’s success.
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。
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. 36 And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.
37 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
38 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 39
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 40 Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.
A. This isn’t usual though.
B. It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
C. You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.
D. If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.
E. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.
F. The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.
G. This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A US bus driver is being praised for the way she helped a passenger get some needed help. On a winter evening, the bus driver Susan started talking with a passenger named Richard. He told her that he had been 41 for a week, because there was a big fire in the place where he had been living and his house was 42
When he asked if he could 43 along for the night to stay out of the 44 , she agreed. “At some point in our lives, everybody needs help.” Susan said, “I want to do what I could to help Richard in some way.” At one point during her shift, she took a 45 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and offered to give Richard something to eat. Richard was 46 . “Now I don’t know what to say but to say thank you,” he said to Susan and promised to 47 her back.
She refused, saying, “I want to help you.” But one act of kindness wasn’t 48 for Susan. During another break, she turned to a friend for help, who helped to get Richard into temporary (临时的) 49
Susan and Richard became 50 during that six-hour bus ride. Now he has her cellphone number, and they keep in 51 .
Helping others comes natural for Susan, who has received lots of praise for 52 service since she worked in the MCTS two years ago. She 53 takes bread and jelly sandwiches on the bus to share with people in 54 .
In fact, Susan did what we all need to do to 55 the homeless: to look out for each other, to care for each other and to work together.
41．A．careless B．homeless C．jobless D．selfless
42．A．backed down B．calmed down C．turned down D．burned down
43．A．drive B．walk C．ride D．work
44．A．moon B．sun C．heat D．cold
45．A．break B．look C．risk D．chance
46．A．awkward B．concerned C．negative D．moved
47．A．take B．pay C．call D．turn
48．A．slight B．slim C．right D．enough
49．A．schools B．platforms C．housing D．cars
50．A．visitors B．workmates C．friends D．hosts
51．A．contact B．mind C．check D．line
52．A．excellent B．interesting C．confident D．peaceful
53．A．extremely B．usually C．finally D．potentially
54．A．need B．public C．addition D．memory
55．A．research B．challenge C．help D．attack
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。
In early autumn, pandas in the forests of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in the Wolong National Nature Reserve, in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, attract many 56 (tour).
In March 1999, two pandas, Jia Jia and An An, 57 (send) to Hong Kong from Si chuan, settled in the Ocean Park. It was the first time 58 Hong Kong had pandas living in 59 (it) zoo. In 2007, another pair of giant pandas, Ying Ying and Le Le, also came to Hong Kong from Sichuan 60 (join) Jia Jia and An An.
On May 12, 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake 61 (cause) huge damage to the center and the buildings were 62 (complete) destroyed. During the post-disaster reconstruction (重建), Hong Kong helped by 63 (donate) 1.62 billion yuan for more than 23 assistance projects. After more than five years of reconstruction efforts, the new center-the Chinese Giant Panda Park—was successfully opened on May 11, 2016. In the five years since then, more than 120 giant panda cubs have been born at the park.
“Thanks 64 the giant pandas, we are establishing more cooperative exchanges with Hong Kong, especially in breeding,” said Li Guo, 65 expert at the Center’s management office.
写作（共两节， 满分40分）
（满分15分）
你校英文网站正在征集有关中国节日的稿件，请你写篇短文介绍一下春节。内容包括:
庆祝春节的活动; 2.春节的意义。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Spring Festival
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。
I was invited to a cookout on an old friend’s farm in western Washington. I parked my car outside the farm and walked past a milking house which had apparently not been used in many years. A noise at a window caught my attention, so I entered it. It was a hummingbird (蜂鸟), desperately trying to escape. She was covered in spider-webs (蛛网) and was barely able to move her wings. She ceased her struggle the instant I picked her up.
With the bird in my cupped hand, I looked around to see how she had gotten in. The broken window glass was the likely answer. I stuffed a piece of cloth into the hole and took her outside, closing the door securely behind me.
When I opened my hand, the bird did not fly away; she sat looking at me with her bright eyes. I removed the sticky spider-webs that covered her head and wings. Still, she made no attempt to fly. Perhaps she had been struggling against the window too long and was too tired Or too thirsty
As I carried her up the blackberry-lined path toward my car where I kept a water bottle, she began to move. I stopped, and she soon took wing but did not immediately fly away.
Hovering (悬停), she approached within six inches of my face. For a very long moment, this tiny creature looked into my eyes, turning her head from side to side. Then she flew quickly out of sight.
During the cookout, I told my hosts about the hummingbird incident. They promised to fix the window. As I was departing, my friends walked me to my car. I was standing by the car when a hummingbird flew to the center of our group and began hovering. She turned from person to person until she came to me. She again looked directly into my eyes, then let out a squeaking call and was gone. For a moment, all were speechless. Then someone said, “She must have come to say goodbye.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
A few weeks later, I went to the farm again. _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
I was just about to leave when the hummingbird appeared.
________________________________________________________________________
英语答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
答案1—5 BCBAC 6—10 CABAC 11—15 BACCB 16—20 ACABA
录音原文
(Text 1)
W: Excuse me. How can I find the book called The Class of 1998
M: Oh, I’m afraid it was sold out.
W: It’s all right.Thank you.
(Text 2)
M: How did your dancing lesson go today
W: Exciting, but it was hard work. I really need a rest now.
M: Yeah, I can see that. Go and get relaxed.
(Text 3)
M: How much is that in total
W: 100 dollars. But if you have a membership card, I can give you a 20% discount.
M: Great. This is my membership card.
(Text 4)
M: Jane, I’m going out for a while.
W: But you have an appointment with Mr. Douglas at 3 o’clock.
M: Well, please make it another day.
(Text 5)
W: David said he would quit his job at our school.
M: Really Why would he do that
W: His friend started a firm in London. She wanted David to help her.
(Text 6)
W: I’m going out for shopping. Do you need anything
M: Oh, yeah. I can’t find my umbrella. Can you buy one
W: Shouldn’t it be in the cupboard
M: I just checked.It wasn’t there.
W: Impossible. That was where I usually put it. Did you check the balcony
M: Yes, of course.Couldn’t find it. Well, just get a new one then.
(Text 7)
M: Hi, Lucy. How was your weekend
W: Great. You know,we went mountain climbing in the forest park. The air was so different from the city, cool and fresh.
M: Sounds great!
W: Yeah. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. And we could see for miles from the top. What about you What did you do
M: Busy packing.
W: Oh, yes, of course. I forgot you and Jenny are moving into a new house. It’s on Wednesday,isn’t it
M: Yeah, two days after. I didn’t realize there are so many things to do.
W: Can I help out with anything
M: Um, it’ll be nice if you could take care of Henry for a couple of days.
W: Henry
M: Yes, my dog.
W: Oh, sure. No problem. You just focus on the move.
(Text 8)
M: Hello, can I speak to Mr. Stone, please
W: Hello, but I’m afraid Mr. Stone is in a meeting until lunchtime. Can I take a message
M: Well, yes. I’d like to make an appointment to see him. It’s Harrison White here.
W: Just a second,Mr. White. I’ll look in the diary. So, when is convenient for you
M: Sometime today,if possible. I hear he’ll be away tomorrow.
W: Yes, that’s right. He’ll be on a business trip for a week.
M: I need to talk about my new program with him before he leaves. It’s urgent. So, would this afternoon be OK
W: Let me see. OK.Mr. Stone is free this afternoon after 3 o’clock.
M: Well, 3 o’clock is a bit difficult, but I could make it after 3:30.
W: So, shall we say a quarter to four this afternoon in Mr. Stone’s office
M: That’s great.Thanks.
(Text 9)
W: Hello
M: Hi, Cindy. This is Jake Lee at Fix It Cooperation. How are you today
W: Oh, hi, Jake.I’m fine. How are you
M: Good. The reason I’m calling is that we’d like to offer you the position you were interviewed for last Thursday.
W: Oh, that’s great. I was really impressed with Fix It.
M: I’m glad to hear it. And we’re prepared to offer you a starting salary of $55,000.
W: I see. And vacation time
M: Oh, you get one day per month in your first year. That is you’ll have twelve days in your first year. And then increase if you stay longer with the company.
W: What would be my job title
M: You’d be ajunior specialist, and you’d be working under Monica Stansfield, the department manager.
W: OK. Is the salary negotiable at all
M: Well, this is typical for a new staff.
W: I see.
M: Why don’t you think about it I’ll need to hear back from you by Wednesday. Will that work
W: Sure. Noproblem. I’ll let you know Tuesday afternoon.
(Text 10)
M: Hello,everybody. Today I’d like to share with you something about John Audubon. Johnwas born on April 26th, 1785. He spent much of his childhood in France, where he spent many hours each day outdoors painting pictures. At the age of 18, he moved to the United States. Well, actually, John began his life in the US as a businessman. However, instead of taking care of his business, John was often off exploring the nature. At first, John spent his time hunting for fun. Then he found that the animals around were very beautiful, and he particularly enjoyed observing the birds he saw. He began studying them, trying to learn the differences between the birds and noticing their different behaviors.Therefore, he painted the birds he observed a lot. In 1819, John realized that he didn’t have enough money to pay his bills. He was very upset that he couldn’t earn enough money to support his family, so he spent time improving his painting skills and began to sell his paintings. He discovered that he could earn some money while doing something he really enjoyed. We’re lucky now to have so many paintings of American birds by John Audubon.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
答案与解析
21. A 事实细节题 根据第一段最后一句，Reserve your spot before availability — and the cherry blossoms — disappear!可知，骑车看樱花是需要提前预定的。
22. D 事实细节题 根据第三段第二句，Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.可知答案。
23. D 事实细节题 根据第四段最后一句All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.可知答
案。
24.D.细节理解题。根据第一段中..bridging the divide between the diverse communities..It's a
celebration of the many diverse cultures which makes Cape Town stand out from the most
world-famous cities等处信息可知。
25.C.细节理解题。根据第二段中 The long-term vision,however, is to create more programmes focusing
on skills development, thus permanently employing people 可知。
26.B.推理判断题。根据第三段中And its theme is Mother City,Mother Nature,exploring two of Cape
Town's greatest assets,its natural beauty and its people. The festival will showcase what makes the
Mother City one of the most unique cities in the world等信息可知。
27.C推理判断题。根据最后一段 This Culture Corner:A Glimpse of Cape Town,was contributed by
Marilyn Steward. /m Rich Claymount. Stay tuned and see you next time 可知。
【语篇导读料罗拉多大学博尔德分校的科研团队近日研发出了一种新型可穿戴设备，这种装置可以将人体“转化成”生物电池，从而为人们随身佩戴的电于设备提供持久动力.
28.D.细节理解题、根据第—段中的"ln the future,we want to be able to pOwer yOur wearable clectronics without
having to include a battery"可知，Xiao希望自己团队的这个发明将来能够给人们随身佩戴的各种设备提供持续的动力，而不使用传统电池 故选D
29.B.推理判断题，根据第二段中的Xiao and s co1leaeUesaTCm'Ethat ambitious "可知1.作者提及电影《黑客帝国》
系列是为了把这项新发明同该电影里机器人对生物能源的利用目的做对比，故选B.
30.A.主旨大意题。根据第三段中的"heal iteelf wfhen damaged“fully recyclable"及“provides you with constant
power”可知.该段主要讲述Xiao 团队的这个发明的优点故选A
31.B推理判断题。根据最后两段内容可知.Xiao 1团队的这个发明在人们快步走时就能发挥功能.提供的电力足可以媲美人们通常佩戴的手表电池，因此这是一项非常有实际利用价值的发明故洗B
D
【解析】本文是说明文，一项实验表明--从小帮忙做家务和其他事情的孩子，长大后也不会太差，甚至非常出色.本文先从一个叫John的男孩的事例开始说起.John 从小就要帮忙做事情，其他小朋友都很同情他.然而，等他长大后，他却大有作为--有满意的工作，幸福的婚姻，健康的体魄而且生活得更加快乐.Vaillant的实验时长40年，在这40年里，对456名来自波士顿的青少年进行了长期的跟踪.最后发现 --从小开始帮忙做事的孩子建立起了较强的责任感，独立，自信以及其他能力，这些孩子能够容易与更广泛的人群建立良好的人际关系，能够获得丰厚的收入以及解决问题的能力--知道如何与人协作以达到共同的目标.因而，从本文可知，无论什么年龄，有事做都非常重要，从小就需要培养孩子的做事能力.有能力的人知道怎样与人合作，以及知道工作并不是一切，高情商是获得精彩人生的必需.
【解答】32. D 分析理解题.原文第二段找到Villiant的话，Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society（在家里或社群里获得能力的孩子会感受到自己的社会价值），以及最后一句 And because they felt good about themselves，others felt good about them（因为他们对自己的感觉良好/对自己的肯定度高，所以别人也对他们的感觉良好），因而是解释孩子们感觉良好的原因，故选D.
C 细节理解题.由第三段 Points were awarded for part - time jobs, housework, effort in school,and ability to deal with problems. 可知，分数奖励自兼职，家务劳动，在学校的表现以及解决问题的能力.
34. C 推理判断题.由sharp这个句子后面紧接着的句子提到的数据和内容可知，从小做事情和长大后成为什么样的人之间的联系非常明显.故 sharp 意为 clear and definite.
35. B 深层理解题. 最后一段 The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything.（有能力的人知道怎样与人合作，以及知道工作并不是一切），可知，表达的同样的意思是--高情商是获得精彩生活的必需.
七选五
【答案】36. E 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. G
【解析】本文是说明文，介绍了乔迁聚会的目的，礼物的选取，活动安排和名称的由来。
【36题详解】上句 The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home.(这个聚会是朋友和家人祝贺新家的机会)。介绍庆祝乔迁之喜的聚会是亲戚朋友祝贺搬新家的人的一次机会，下句 And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.(现在是时候用爱和希望的礼物来填补新家了)。介绍这也是给新家装满爱和希望礼物的好时机。E项：它也给了人们一次看看新家什么样的机会。与上下句并列，都是庆祝乔迁之喜聚会的目的，故选E。
【37题详解】下文Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains.和like a piece of art or a plant. 列举了参加聚会所带礼物的清单，可以是厨房工具、窗帘、艺术品或绿植。这些都和参加聚会带礼物有关，B项：带礼物去参加乔迁派对是一种传统，概括了本段内容，引出下文，故选B。
【38题详解】本段介绍了聚会的活动安排，根据后文This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn' t a lot of food served.(这一点通常是值得赞赏的，因为在乔迁派对上不会提供很多食物)。指出因为新搬家，所以主人不会准备太丰盛的食物或太多的活动。那么本句是在建议你可以带上自己的食物或饮料与其他客人分享搬家，所以主人不会准备太丰盛的食物或太多的活动。C项：你也可以带上食物或饮料与其他客人分享。故选C。
【39题详解】本段提到在乔迁聚会上人们会聚餐，主人带领客人参观新家。上句提到，由于乔迁聚会是在搬进新家后不久举行的，人们可能会被要求帮助打开箱子。根据常识可知在乔迁聚会上让客人们帮忙干活是不常见的，A项：但这并不常见。表达了此意，与上文衔接，故选A。
【40题详解】上句介绍了乔迁聚会名称的由来，根据bring firewood to a new home as a gift.可知人们会带柴火作为礼物，那么本空承接上文说明了带柴火的目的和作用。G项：这样人们就可以在冬天的时候保持家里温暖。符合语境。故选G。
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41．B 42．D 43．C 44．D 45．A 46．D 47．B 48．D 49．C 50．C 51．A 52．A 53．B 54．A 55．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了一位无家可归的乘客请求待在公交车上躲避车外的寒冷，司机Susan同意了，并且尽最大努力帮助这个无家可归的人。
41．考查形容词词义辨析，句意：他告诉她，他已经无家可归一个星期了，因为他住的地方发生了一场大火，他的房子被烧毁了。A. careless粗心的；B. homeless无家可归的；C. jobless失业的；D. selfless无私的。根据下文“there was a big fire in the place where he had been living and his house was __2___”可知，因为大火，所以那个人无家可归。故选B。
42．考查动词短语辨析，句意：他告诉她，他已经无家可归一个星期了，因为他住的地方发生了一场大火，他的房子被烧毁了。A. backed down退缩，让步；B. calmed down平静下来；C. turned down拒绝；D. burned down烧毁。根据上文“there was a big fire”可知，起火了，他的房子被烧毁了。故选D。
43．考查动词词义辨析，句意：当他问他是否可以坐车过夜避寒时，她同意了。A. drive开车；B. walk走路；C. ride乘坐；D. work工作。根据上文“On a winter evening, the bus driver Susan started talking with a passenger named Richard”可知，因为无家可归，Richard想坐公交车过夜来避寒。且下文“during that six-hour bus ride.”也是提示。故选C。
44．考查名词词义辨析，句意：当他问他是否可以坐车过夜避寒时，她同意了。A. moon月亮；B. sun太阳；C. heat热量；D. cold寒冷。根据上文“On a winter evening,”可知，冬季的晚上应该是很冷的，所以Richard想坐车避寒。故选D。
45．考查名词词义辨析，句意：在轮班期间，她在University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee休息了一下，主动提出给理查德吃点东西。A. break休息；B. look表情；C. risk风险；D. chance机会。根据下文“offered to give Richard something to eat”可知，她在University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee休息了一下，给Richard东西吃。且下文“During another break”也是提示。故选A。
46．考查形容词词义辨析，句意：理查德被感动了。A. awkward尴尬的；B. concerned担忧的；C. negative否定的，消极的；D. moved感动的。根据上文“offered to give Richard something to eat”和下文“ “Now I don’t know what to say but to say thank you,” ”可知，Susan给东西给Richard吃，Richard应该觉得感动。故选D。
47．考查动词词义辨析，句意：“现在我不知道该说什么，只能说谢谢你。”他对苏珊说，并答应回报她。A. take拿走；B. pay支付；C. call打电话；D. turn转向。根据上文“offered to give Richard something to eat”可知，Susan给东西给Richard吃，Richard说日后会回报她，pay sb. back意为“回报某人”。故选B。
48．考查形容词词义辨析，句意：但一个善举对苏珊来说还不够。A. slight轻微的；B. slim苗条的；C. right正确的；D. enough足够的。根据下文“During another break, she turned to a friend for help”可知，苏珊还做了另一件好事，所以一个善举对苏珊来说还不够。故选D。
49．考查名词词义辨析，句意：另一次休息期间，她向一位朋友寻求帮助，这位朋友帮助理查德住进了临时住所。A. schools学校；B. platforms平台；C. housing房屋，住宅；D. cars汽车。根据上文“He told her that he had been__1__ for a week”可知，Richard无家可归，所以此处是Susan的朋友帮助理查德住进了临时住所，空格处意为“房屋，住宅”。故选C。
50．考查名词词义辨析，句意：苏珊和理查德在那六个小时的公共汽车上成了朋友。A. visitors游客；B. workmates同事；C. friends朋友；D. hosts主人。根据下文“Now he has her cellphone number”可知，Richard有了苏珊的电话，所以他们是成为了朋友。故选C。
51．考查名词词义辨析，句意：现在他有了她的手机号码，他们一直保持联系。A. contact联系；B. mind头脑，大脑；C. check检查；D. line线，线条。根据上文“Now he has her cellphone number”可知，Richard有了苏珊的电话，所以他们保持联系。故选A。
52．考查形容词词义辨析，句意：帮助他人对苏珊来说是自然而然的事，自从两年前在MCTS工作以来，她因出色的服务而受到了很多赞扬。A. excellent出色的；B. interesting有趣的；C. confident自信的；D. peaceful平静的。根据上文“who has received lots of praise”可知，服务出色才能得到赞扬。故选A。
53．考查副词词义辨析，句意：她常常在公共汽车上带着面包和果冻三明治，与有需要的人分享。A. extremely极度，非常；B. usually通常；C. finally最后；D. potentially可能地，潜在地。根据上文“__12__service”和下文“takes bread and jelly sandwiches on the bus to share with people”可知，她服务很出色，所以经常会带面包和果冻三明治跟他人分享。故选B。
54．考查名词词义辨析，句意：她通常在公共汽车上带着面包和果冻三明治，与有需要的人分享。A. need需要；B. public群众；C. addition增加物；D. memory记忆。根据上文“takes bread and jelly sandwiches on the bus to share with people”可知，她带面包和果冻三明治肯定是想和有需要的人分享，in need“有需要的”是固定搭配。故选A。
55．考查动词词义辨析，句意：事实上，苏珊做了我们每个人都需要做的事情来帮助无家可归者:互相照顾，互相关心，共同努力。A. research研究；B. challenge挑战；C. help帮助；D. attack攻击。根据下文“to look out for each other, to care for each other and to work together”可知，苏珊做了我们每个人都需要做的事情来帮助无家可归者。故选C。
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56．tourists 57．were sent 58．that 59．its 60．to join 61．caused 62．completely 63．donating 64．to 65．an
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是大熊猫在促进香港和四川省之间的关系中所起的作用。
56．考查名词。句意：初秋，四川汶川卧龙国家级自然保护区中国大熊猫保护研究中心森林里的大熊猫吸引了许多游客。由“pandas...attract many”可知，此处表示“吸引了很多游客”，空格处意为“游客”，是tourist，空前有many，空格处用复数，故填tourists。
57．考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：1999年3月，两只大熊猫佳佳和安安从四川被送往香港，定居在海洋公园。熊猫是被送到香港，句子用被动语态，由In March 1999可知，句子描述过去的事情，因此空格处用一般过去时的被动语态，主语two pandas, Jia Jia and An An是复数，因此空格处是were sent。故填were sent。
58．考查固定句型。句意：这是香港动物园第一次有大熊猫生活。It was the first time that sb. had done sth.是固定句型，意为“这是某人第一次做某事”，因此空格处是that，故填that。
59．考查物主代词。句意：这是香港动物园第一次有大熊猫生活。it和zoo之间是所属关系，因此空格处用形容词性物主代词its，故填its。
60．考查不定式。句意：2007年，另一对大熊猫盈盈和乐乐也从四川来到香港，加入佳佳和安安的行列。根据语境可知，句子表示“另一对大熊猫盈盈和乐乐也从四川来到香港，加入佳佳和安安的行列”，因此空格处用不定式表目的，故填to join。
61．考查时态。句意：2008年5月12日，汶川地震给震中造成巨大破坏，建筑物全部被毁。由On May 12, 2008可知，句子描述过去的事情，时态用一般过去时，空格处用过去式，故填caused。
62．考查副词。句意：2008年5月12日，汶川地震给震中造成巨大破坏，建筑物全部被毁。空格处用副词修饰动词destroyed，complete的副词是completely，意为“完全地”，故填completely。
63．考查动名词。句意：在灾后重建过程中，香港为23个援助项目捐款14.2亿元人民币。by是介词，其后跟动名词作宾语，故填donating。
64．考查介词。句意：“多亏了大熊猫，我们正在与香港建立更多的合作交流，特别是在繁殖方面，”该中心管理办公室的专家Li Guo说。thanks to是固定短语，意为“多亏了”，因此空格处是介词to，故填to。
65．考查冠词。句意：“多亏了大熊猫，我们正在与香港建立更多的合作交流，特别是在繁殖方面，”该中心管理办公室的专家Li Guo说。expert是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，expert是元音音素开头，因此不定冠词用an，故填an。
写作（共两节， 满分40分）
（满分15分）
The Spring Festival
Having long been regarded as the greatest traditional festival in China, the Spring Festival falls on the first day of the Chinese lunar year, tracing back to 2,000 years ago.
Traditionally, before the New Year’s Day, people not only make purchases forit but also give their houses a thorough clean, preparing for the coming celebration. By tradition, red lanterns, paper cuts as well as couplets in red, which are associated with good forune and prosperity,are used to decorate their houses. Apart from that, some plants symbolizing abundance, well-being, and a renewal of life also make good decorations. Usually, feasting on tasty dumplings and other delicacies,it is on the New Year's Eve that all the family members will get together. Typically, it is a custom for people to stay up late and set off fireworks to welcome the arrival of the new year.
In a nut shell, as a celebration marking the promise of spring and a renewal of life, the Spring Festival is also an occasion when people relax and enjoy a pleasant time together.
第二节(满分25分)
【答案】
A few weeks later, I went to the farm again. As my car neared it my thoughts drifted back to the moment when I rescued the hummingbird from the spider’s web. I rushed back to the deserted house. It was a great comfort that the original hole in the window was nowhere to be found. Leaving the house, I couldn’t help wondering how it was getting on now. Had it managed to find its way back home, or was it still out there somewhere struggling to survive
I was just about to leave when the hummingbird appeared. A flash of movement caught my attention. I turned around to see the same hummingbird hovering in the air. It seemed that the bird was waiting for me, its beady eyes locked on mine as if trying to convey some deep, unspoken gratitude. I felt a surge of relief and awe at the sight of this sound and grateful creature, and I knew that I would always cherish the memories we shared as I climbed into my car and drove away.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者被邀请去一个农场野餐，发现一个房子里有只蜂鸟被蜘蛛网困住了，作者把蜂鸟救了，把蜂鸟带出去的时候它迟迟不肯走，当作者走到一条布满黑莓的小路时，它开始动了，但是却不肯飞走，徘徊着，后来终于飞走了，当作者准备离开时，蜂鸟又飞到作者面前，好像是在和作者告别。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“几个星期后，我又去了农场。”可知，第一段可描写作者回到农场时所看到的和所想到的。
②由第二段首句内容“我正要离开，这时蜂鸟出现了。”可知，第二段可描写蜂鸟是如何对作者的以及作者的感想。
2.续写线索：想起救蜂鸟的时候——回到那个房子——想到那只蜂鸟——看见蜂鸟——蜂鸟的表现——作者的感想
3.词汇激活
行为类
①思绪回到……：thoughts drift back to/thoughts return to
②匆匆回到：rush back to/hurry back to
③盯着：eyes locked on/eyes staring at
情绪类
①宽慰：feel a surge of relief/feel relieved
②感激：grateful/thankful
【点睛】[高分句型1] As my car neared it my thoughts drifted back to the moment when I rescued the hummingbird from the spider’s web. (由as引导的时间状语从句和when引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] It was a great comfort that the original hole in the window was nowhere to be found. (由that引导的主语从句。
英语
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1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.
2. How does the woman feel now
A. Relaxed. B. Excited. C. Tired.
3. How much will the man pay
A. $20. B. $80. C. $100.
4. What does the man tell Jane to do
A. Postpone his appointment. B. Meet Mr. Douglas. C. Return at 3 o’clock.
5. Why would David quit his job
A. To go back to school. B. To start his own firm. C. To work for his friend.
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 want the woman to do
A. Check the cupboard. B. Clean the balcony. C. Buy an umbrella.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Employer and employee. C. Shop assistant and customer.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where did the woman go at the weekend
A. The city centre. B. The forest park. C. The man’s home.
9. How did the man spend his weekend
A. Packing for a move. B. Going out with Jenny. C. Looking for a new house.
10. What will the woman do for the man
A. Take Henry to hospital. B. Stay with his kid. C. Look after his pet.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is Mr. Stone doing now
A. Eating lunch. B. Having a meeting. C. Writing a diary.
12. Why does the man want to see Mr. Stone
A. To discuss a program. B. To make a travel plan. C. To ask for sick leave.
13. When will the man meet Mr. Stone this afternoon
A. At 3:00. B. At 3:30. C. At 3:45.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. A company. B. An interview. C. A job offer.
15. Who is Monica Stansfield
A. A junior specialist. B. A department manager. C. A sales assistant.
16. When will the man hear from the woman
A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Touring France. B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures.
18. What did John do after he moved to the US
A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John go hunting
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What is the subject of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve（预定） your spot before availability – and the cherry blossoms – disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and fortable bikes and a smooth tour route (路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7 miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
21. Which tour do you need to book in advance
A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
22. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour
A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.
C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.
23. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide
A. City maps. B. Cameras. C. Meals. D. Safety lights.
B
As one of the city's most popular free outdoor events, the Cape Town Carnival is a multicultural celebration which focuses on social inclusion and bridging the divide（分歧） between the diverse communities of the Western Cape and specifically Cape Town. It's a celebration of the many diverse cultures which makes Cape Town stand out from the most world-famous cities. The carnival is considered a community participation event by the Western Cape Government and draws bigger crowds each year.
The event serves a platform for local performance groups, designers, musicians and artists to showcase their talents to the world. Every year, it may create over 1, 000 part-time jobs. The long-term vision, however, is to create more programmes focusing on skills development, thus permanently employing people. Since 2010 when the carnival was held on Long Street, it has become the festival of the year, and has grown from 17, 000 spectators to as many as 55, 000. This year, the carnival will be held on the Fan Walk in Green Point.
And its theme is Mother City, Mother Nature, exploring two of Cape Town's greatest assets, its natural beauty and its people. The festival will showcase（展现） what makes the Mother City one of the most unique cities in the world. Over 2, 000 shining costumed performers and musicians will take to Cape Town's Fan Walk, entertaining viewers with floats (花车)and dynamic dance routines. The parade (游行) will be followed by a grand street party, showcasing some of South Africa's hottest musical talent.
Fans and tourists are encouraged to join in the street festivities anytime from 16: 00, when it will turn into a pedestrian walkway with 2km of food stands and festive hospitality (好客) areas. Later in the evening Cape Town will up the pace with the most appealing and festive open air party, the Cape Town Carnival Street Party! This Culture Comer: A Glimpse of Cape Town, was contributed by Marilyn Steward. I'm Rich Claymount. Stay tuned and see you next time.
24. What sets the Cape Town Carnival apart
A. Its friendly people. B. Its unique landscape.
C. Its wide participation. D. Its cultural diversity.
25. What is the carnival's goal in the long run
A. To build up a platform for local talents. B. To create Africa-based businesses globally.
C. To expand programs to secure（确保）employment.
D. To deepen cultural links between countries.
26. What can we conclude from the text
A. Green Point is famous for floats and music.
B. Cape Town is proud of its nature and people.
C. The carnival happens on Long Street annually.
D. The street party is mostly favored by the tourists.
27. Where is the text probably taken from
A. An interview. B. A brochure. C. A reality show. D. A radio program.
C
Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery. The device is stretchy（弹性的） enough that you can wear it like a ring, sport band or any other thing that touches your skin. It also taps into a person's natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the body's internal temperature into electricity. "In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery, said Jianliang Xiao, an associate professor at CU Boulder.
The concept may sound like something out of The Matrix film series, in which a race of robots have enslaved humans to harvest their precious organic energy. Xiao and his colleagues aren't that ambitious: Their devices can generate about 1 volt（伏特） of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per area than what most existing batteries provide but still enough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.
Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices, but Xiao's is stretchy, can heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to traditional electronics. “Whenever you use a battery, you're depleting（消耗） that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it, Xiao said. "The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power."
Just pretend that you're out for a jog. As you exercise, your body heats up, and that heat will radiate out to the cool air around you. Xiao's device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste. "The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body, and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment," Xiao said.
28. What does Xiao expect of his device at present
A. It will be used for medical purposes.
B. It will be made smaller and wearable.
C. It will change natural power into electricity.
D. It will supply constant power to wearable devices.
29. Why does the author mention The Matrix series in the text
A. To explain the principle. B. To make a comparison.
C. To introduce a topic. D. To analyze the cause.
30. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about
A. The strengths of Xiao's device. B. The convenience of using a battery.
C. The replacement of wearable devices. D. The development of traditional electronics.
31. What do we know about Xiao's device from the text
A. It operates with plenty of power. B. It is designed for practical use.
C. It benefits people's health in a way. D. It's based on traditional electronics.
D
When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.
These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”
Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores . Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.
The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Working----at any age----is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence---the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work.”
32. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _____.
A. a description of personal values and social values
B. an analysis of how work was related to competence
C. an example for parents’ expectations of their children
D. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men
33. Vaillant’s team obtained their findings by _____.
A. recording the boys’ effort in school B. evaluating the men’s mental health
C. comparing different sets of scores D. measuring the men’s problem solving ability
34. What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A. Quick to react B. Having a thin edge
C. Clear and definite D. sudden and rapid
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. competent adults know more about love than work.
B. Emotional health is essential(必需的) to a wonderful adult life.
C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.
D. Independence is the key to one’s success.
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。
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. 36 And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.
37 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
38 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 39
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 40 Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.
A. This isn’t usual though.
B. It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
C. You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.
D. If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.
E. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.
F. The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.
G. This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A US bus driver is being praised for the way she helped a passenger get some needed help. On a winter evening, the bus driver Susan started talking with a passenger named Richard. He told her that he had been 41 for a week, because there was a big fire in the place where he had been living and his house was 42
When he asked if he could 43 along for the night to stay out of the 44 , she agreed. “At some point in our lives, everybody needs help.” Susan said, “I want to do what I could to help Richard in some way.” At one point during her shift, she took a 45 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and offered to give Richard something to eat. Richard was 46 . “Now I don’t know what to say but to say thank you,” he said to Susan and promised to 47 her back.
She refused, saying, “I want to help you.” But one act of kindness wasn’t 48 for Susan. During another break, she turned to a friend for help, who helped to get Richard into temporary (临时的) 49
Susan and Richard became 50 during that six-hour bus ride. Now he has her cellphone number, and they keep in 51 .
Helping others comes natural for Susan, who has received lots of praise for 52 service since she worked in the MCTS two years ago. She 53 takes bread and jelly sandwiches on the bus to share with people in 54 .
In fact, Susan did what we all need to do to 55 the homeless: to look out for each other, to care for each other and to work together.
41．A．careless B．homeless C．jobless D．selfless
42．A．backed down B．calmed down C．turned down D．burned down
43．A．drive B．walk C．ride D．work
44．A．moon B．sun C．heat D．cold
45．A．break B．look C．risk D．chance
46．A．awkward B．concerned C．negative D．moved
47．A．take B．pay C．call D．turn
48．A．slight B．slim C．right D．enough
49．A．schools B．platforms C．housing D．cars
50．A．visitors B．workmates C．friends D．hosts
51．A．contact B．mind C．check D．line
52．A．excellent B．interesting C．confident D．peaceful
53．A．extremely B．usually C．finally D．potentially
54．A．need B．public C．addition D．memory
55．A．research B．challenge C．help D．attack
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。
In early autumn, pandas in the forests of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in the Wolong National Nature Reserve, in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, attract many 56 (tour).
In March 1999, two pandas, Jia Jia and An An, 57 (send) to Hong Kong from Si chuan, settled in the Ocean Park. It was the first time 58 Hong Kong had pandas living in 59 (it) zoo. In 2007, another pair of giant pandas, Ying Ying and Le Le, also came to Hong Kong from Sichuan 60 (join) Jia Jia and An An.
On May 12, 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake 61 (cause) huge damage to the center and the buildings were 62 (complete) destroyed. During the post-disaster reconstruction (重建), Hong Kong helped by 63 (donate) 1.62 billion yuan for more than 23 assistance projects. After more than five years of reconstruction efforts, the new center-the Chinese Giant Panda Park—was successfully opened on May 11, 2016. In the five years since then, more than 120 giant panda cubs have been born at the park.
“Thanks 64 the giant pandas, we are establishing more cooperative exchanges with Hong Kong, especially in breeding,” said Li Guo, 65 expert at the Center’s management office.
写作（共两节， 满分40分）
（满分15分）
你校英文网站正在征集有关中国节日的稿件，请你写篇短文介绍一下春节。内容包括:
庆祝春节的活动; 2.春节的意义。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Spring Festival
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。
I was invited to a cookout on an old friend’s farm in western Washington. I parked my car outside the farm and walked past a milking house which had apparently not been used in many years. A noise at a window caught my attention, so I entered it. It was a hummingbird (蜂鸟), desperately trying to escape. She was covered in spider-webs (蛛网) and was barely able to move her wings. She ceased her struggle the instant I picked her up.
With the bird in my cupped hand, I looked around to see how she had gotten in. The broken window glass was the likely answer. I stuffed a piece of cloth into the hole and took her outside, closing the door securely behind me.
When I opened my hand, the bird did not fly away; she sat looking at me with her bright eyes. I removed the sticky spider-webs that covered her head and wings. Still, she made no attempt to fly. Perhaps she had been struggling against the window too long and was too tired Or too thirsty
As I carried her up the blackberry-lined path toward my car where I kept a water bottle, she began to move. I stopped, and she soon took wing but did not immediately fly away.
Hovering (悬停), she approached within six inches of my face. For a very long moment, this tiny creature looked into my eyes, turning her head from side to side. Then she flew quickly out of sight.
During the cookout, I told my hosts about the hummingbird incident. They promised to fix the window. As I was departing, my friends walked me to my car. I was standing by the car when a hummingbird flew to the center of our group and began hovering. She turned from person to person until she came to me. She again looked directly into my eyes, then let out a squeaking call and was gone. For a moment, all were speechless. Then someone said, “She must have come to say goodbye.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
A few weeks later, I went to the farm again. _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
I was just about to leave when the hummingbird appeared.
________________________________________________________________________
英语答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
答案1—5 BCBAC 6—10 CABAC 11—15 BACCB 16—20 ACABA
录音原文
(Text 1)
W: Excuse me. How can I find the book called The Class of 1998
M: Oh, I’m afraid it was sold out.
W: It’s all right.Thank you.
(Text 2)
M: How did your dancing lesson go today
W: Exciting, but it was hard work. I really need a rest now.
M: Yeah, I can see that. Go and get relaxed.
(Text 3)
M: How much is that in total
W: 100 dollars. But if you have a membership card, I can give you a 20% discount.
M: Great. This is my membership card.
(Text 4)
M: Jane, I’m going out for a while.
W: But you have an appointment with Mr. Douglas at 3 o’clock.
M: Well, please make it another day.
(Text 5)
W: David said he would quit his job at our school.
M: Really Why would he do that
W: His friend started a firm in London. She wanted David to help her.
(Text 6)
W: I’m going out for shopping. Do you need anything
M: Oh, yeah. I can’t find my umbrella. Can you buy one
W: Shouldn’t it be in the cupboard
M: I just checked.It wasn’t there.
W: Impossible. That was where I usually put it. Did you check the balcony
M: Yes, of course.Couldn’t find it. Well, just get a new one then.
(Text 7)
M: Hi, Lucy. How was your weekend
W: Great. You know,we went mountain climbing in the forest park. The air was so different from the city, cool and fresh.
M: Sounds great!
W: Yeah. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. And we could see for miles from the top. What about you What did you do
M: Busy packing.
W: Oh, yes, of course. I forgot you and Jenny are moving into a new house. It’s on Wednesday,isn’t it
M: Yeah, two days after. I didn’t realize there are so many things to do.
W: Can I help out with anything
M: Um, it’ll be nice if you could take care of Henry for a couple of days.
W: Henry
M: Yes, my dog.
W: Oh, sure. No problem. You just focus on the move.
(Text 8)
M: Hello, can I speak to Mr. Stone, please
W: Hello, but I’m afraid Mr. Stone is in a meeting until lunchtime. Can I take a message
M: Well, yes. I’d like to make an appointment to see him. It’s Harrison White here.
W: Just a second,Mr. White. I’ll look in the diary. So, when is convenient for you
M: Sometime today,if possible. I hear he’ll be away tomorrow.
W: Yes, that’s right. He’ll be on a business trip for a week.
M: I need to talk about my new program with him before he leaves. It’s urgent. So, would this afternoon be OK
W: Let me see. OK.Mr. Stone is free this afternoon after 3 o’clock.
M: Well, 3 o’clock is a bit difficult, but I could make it after 3:30.
W: So, shall we say a quarter to four this afternoon in Mr. Stone’s office
M: That’s great.Thanks.
(Text 9)
W: Hello
M: Hi, Cindy. This is Jake Lee at Fix It Cooperation. How are you today
W: Oh, hi, Jake.I’m fine. How are you
M: Good. The reason I’m calling is that we’d like to offer you the position you were interviewed for last Thursday.
W: Oh, that’s great. I was really impressed with Fix It.
M: I’m glad to hear it. And we’re prepared to offer you a starting salary of $55,000.
W: I see. And vacation time
M: Oh, you get one day per month in your first year. That is you’ll have twelve days in your first year. And then increase if you stay longer with the company.
W: What would be my job title
M: You’d be ajunior specialist, and you’d be working under Monica Stansfield, the department manager.
W: OK. Is the salary negotiable at all
M: Well, this is typical for a new staff.
W: I see.
M: Why don’t you think about it I’ll need to hear back from you by Wednesday. Will that work
W: Sure. Noproblem. I’ll let you know Tuesday afternoon.
(Text 10)
M: Hello,everybody. Today I’d like to share with you something about John Audubon. Johnwas born on April 26th, 1785. He spent much of his childhood in France, where he spent many hours each day outdoors painting pictures. At the age of 18, he moved to the United States. Well, actually, John began his life in the US as a businessman. However, instead of taking care of his business, John was often off exploring the nature. At first, John spent his time hunting for fun. Then he found that the animals around were very beautiful, and he particularly enjoyed observing the birds he saw. He began studying them, trying to learn the differences between the birds and noticing their different behaviors.Therefore, he painted the birds he observed a lot. In 1819, John realized that he didn’t have enough money to pay his bills. He was very upset that he couldn’t earn enough money to support his family, so he spent time improving his painting skills and began to sell his paintings. He discovered that he could earn some money while doing something he really enjoyed. We’re lucky now to have so many paintings of American birds by John Audubon.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
答案与解析
21. A 事实细节题 根据第一段最后一句，Reserve your spot before availability — and the cherry blossoms — disappear!可知，骑车看樱花是需要提前预定的。
22. D 事实细节题 根据第三段第二句，Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.可知答案。
23. D 事实细节题 根据第四段最后一句All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.可知答
案。
24.D.细节理解题。根据第一段中..bridging the divide between the diverse communities..It's a
celebration of the many diverse cultures which makes Cape Town stand out from the most
world-famous cities等处信息可知。
25.C.细节理解题。根据第二段中 The long-term vision,however, is to create more programmes focusing
on skills development, thus permanently employing people 可知。
26.B.推理判断题。根据第三段中And its theme is Mother City,Mother Nature,exploring two of Cape
Town's greatest assets,its natural beauty and its people. The festival will showcase what makes the
Mother City one of the most unique cities in the world等信息可知。
27.C推理判断题。根据最后一段 This Culture Corner:A Glimpse of Cape Town,was contributed by
Marilyn Steward. /m Rich Claymount. Stay tuned and see you next time 可知。
【语篇导读料罗拉多大学博尔德分校的科研团队近日研发出了一种新型可穿戴设备，这种装置可以将人体“转化成”生物电池，从而为人们随身佩戴的电于设备提供持久动力.
28.D.细节理解题、根据第—段中的"ln the future,we want to be able to pOwer yOur wearable clectronics without
having to include a battery"可知，Xiao希望自己团队的这个发明将来能够给人们随身佩戴的各种设备提供持续的动力，而不使用传统电池 故选D
29.B.推理判断题，根据第二段中的Xiao and s co1leaeUesaTCm'Ethat ambitious "可知1.作者提及电影《黑客帝国》
系列是为了把这项新发明同该电影里机器人对生物能源的利用目的做对比，故选B.
30.A.主旨大意题。根据第三段中的"heal iteelf wfhen damaged“fully recyclable"及“provides you with constant
power”可知.该段主要讲述Xiao 团队的这个发明的优点故选A
31.B推理判断题。根据最后两段内容可知.Xiao 1团队的这个发明在人们快步走时就能发挥功能.提供的电力足可以媲美人们通常佩戴的手表电池，因此这是一项非常有实际利用价值的发明故洗B
D
【解析】本文是说明文，一项实验表明--从小帮忙做家务和其他事情的孩子，长大后也不会太差，甚至非常出色.本文先从一个叫John的男孩的事例开始说起.John 从小就要帮忙做事情，其他小朋友都很同情他.然而，等他长大后，他却大有作为--有满意的工作，幸福的婚姻，健康的体魄而且生活得更加快乐.Vaillant的实验时长40年，在这40年里，对456名来自波士顿的青少年进行了长期的跟踪.最后发现 --从小开始帮忙做事的孩子建立起了较强的责任感，独立，自信以及其他能力，这些孩子能够容易与更广泛的人群建立良好的人际关系，能够获得丰厚的收入以及解决问题的能力--知道如何与人协作以达到共同的目标.因而，从本文可知，无论什么年龄，有事做都非常重要，从小就需要培养孩子的做事能力.有能力的人知道怎样与人合作，以及知道工作并不是一切，高情商是获得精彩人生的必需.
【解答】32. D 分析理解题.原文第二段找到Villiant的话，Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society（在家里或社群里获得能力的孩子会感受到自己的社会价值），以及最后一句 And because they felt good about themselves，others felt good about them（因为他们对自己的感觉良好/对自己的肯定度高，所以别人也对他们的感觉良好），因而是解释孩子们感觉良好的原因，故选D.
C 细节理解题.由第三段 Points were awarded for part - time jobs, housework, effort in school,and ability to deal with problems. 可知，分数奖励自兼职，家务劳动，在学校的表现以及解决问题的能力.
34. C 推理判断题.由sharp这个句子后面紧接着的句子提到的数据和内容可知，从小做事情和长大后成为什么样的人之间的联系非常明显.故 sharp 意为 clear and definite.
35. B 深层理解题. 最后一段 The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything.（有能力的人知道怎样与人合作，以及知道工作并不是一切），可知，表达的同样的意思是--高情商是获得精彩生活的必需.
七选五
【答案】36. E 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. G
【解析】本文是说明文，介绍了乔迁聚会的目的，礼物的选取，活动安排和名称的由来。
【36题详解】上句 The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home.(这个聚会是朋友和家人祝贺新家的机会)。介绍庆祝乔迁之喜的聚会是亲戚朋友祝贺搬新家的人的一次机会，下句 And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.(现在是时候用爱和希望的礼物来填补新家了)。介绍这也是给新家装满爱和希望礼物的好时机。E项：它也给了人们一次看看新家什么样的机会。与上下句并列，都是庆祝乔迁之喜聚会的目的，故选E。
【37题详解】下文Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains.和like a piece of art or a plant. 列举了参加聚会所带礼物的清单，可以是厨房工具、窗帘、艺术品或绿植。这些都和参加聚会带礼物有关，B项：带礼物去参加乔迁派对是一种传统，概括了本段内容，引出下文，故选B。
【38题详解】本段介绍了聚会的活动安排，根据后文This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn' t a lot of food served.(这一点通常是值得赞赏的，因为在乔迁派对上不会提供很多食物)。指出因为新搬家，所以主人不会准备太丰盛的食物或太多的活动。那么本句是在建议你可以带上自己的食物或饮料与其他客人分享搬家，所以主人不会准备太丰盛的食物或太多的活动。C项：你也可以带上食物或饮料与其他客人分享。故选C。
【39题详解】本段提到在乔迁聚会上人们会聚餐，主人带领客人参观新家。上句提到，由于乔迁聚会是在搬进新家后不久举行的，人们可能会被要求帮助打开箱子。根据常识可知在乔迁聚会上让客人们帮忙干活是不常见的，A项：但这并不常见。表达了此意，与上文衔接，故选A。
【40题详解】上句介绍了乔迁聚会名称的由来，根据bring firewood to a new home as a gift.可知人们会带柴火作为礼物，那么本空承接上文说明了带柴火的目的和作用。G项：这样人们就可以在冬天的时候保持家里温暖。符合语境。故选G。
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41．B 42．D 43．C 44．D 45．A 46．D 47．B 48．D 49．C 50．C 51．A 52．A 53．B 54．A 55．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了一位无家可归的乘客请求待在公交车上躲避车外的寒冷，司机Susan同意了，并且尽最大努力帮助这个无家可归的人。
41．考查形容词词义辨析，句意：他告诉她，他已经无家可归一个星期了，因为他住的地方发生了一场大火，他的房子被烧毁了。A. careless粗心的；B. homeless无家可归的；C. jobless失业的；D. selfless无私的。根据下文“there was a big fire in the place where he had been living and his house was __2___”可知，因为大火，所以那个人无家可归。故选B。
42．考查动词短语辨析，句意：他告诉她，他已经无家可归一个星期了，因为他住的地方发生了一场大火，他的房子被烧毁了。A. backed down退缩，让步；B. calmed down平静下来；C. turned down拒绝；D. burned down烧毁。根据上文“there was a big fire”可知，起火了，他的房子被烧毁了。故选D。
43．考查动词词义辨析，句意：当他问他是否可以坐车过夜避寒时，她同意了。A. drive开车；B. walk走路；C. ride乘坐；D. work工作。根据上文“On a winter evening, the bus driver Susan started talking with a passenger named Richard”可知，因为无家可归，Richard想坐公交车过夜来避寒。且下文“during that six-hour bus ride.”也是提示。故选C。
44．考查名词词义辨析，句意：当他问他是否可以坐车过夜避寒时，她同意了。A. moon月亮；B. sun太阳；C. heat热量；D. cold寒冷。根据上文“On a winter evening,”可知，冬季的晚上应该是很冷的，所以Richard想坐车避寒。故选D。
45．考查名词词义辨析，句意：在轮班期间，她在University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee休息了一下，主动提出给理查德吃点东西。A. break休息；B. look表情；C. risk风险；D. chance机会。根据下文“offered to give Richard something to eat”可知，她在University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee休息了一下，给Richard东西吃。且下文“During another break”也是提示。故选A。
46．考查形容词词义辨析，句意：理查德被感动了。A. awkward尴尬的；B. concerned担忧的；C. negative否定的，消极的；D. moved感动的。根据上文“offered to give Richard something to eat”和下文“ “Now I don’t know what to say but to say thank you,” ”可知，Susan给东西给Richard吃，Richard应该觉得感动。故选D。
47．考查动词词义辨析，句意：“现在我不知道该说什么，只能说谢谢你。”他对苏珊说，并答应回报她。A. take拿走；B. pay支付；C. call打电话；D. turn转向。根据上文“offered to give Richard something to eat”可知，Susan给东西给Richard吃，Richard说日后会回报她，pay sb. back意为“回报某人”。故选B。
48．考查形容词词义辨析，句意：但一个善举对苏珊来说还不够。A. slight轻微的；B. slim苗条的；C. right正确的；D. enough足够的。根据下文“During another break, she turned to a friend for help”可知，苏珊还做了另一件好事，所以一个善举对苏珊来说还不够。故选D。
49．考查名词词义辨析，句意：另一次休息期间，她向一位朋友寻求帮助，这位朋友帮助理查德住进了临时住所。A. schools学校；B. platforms平台；C. housing房屋，住宅；D. cars汽车。根据上文“He told her that he had been__1__ for a week”可知，Richard无家可归，所以此处是Susan的朋友帮助理查德住进了临时住所，空格处意为“房屋，住宅”。故选C。
50．考查名词词义辨析，句意：苏珊和理查德在那六个小时的公共汽车上成了朋友。A. visitors游客；B. workmates同事；C. friends朋友；D. hosts主人。根据下文“Now he has her cellphone number”可知，Richard有了苏珊的电话，所以他们是成为了朋友。故选C。
51．考查名词词义辨析，句意：现在他有了她的手机号码，他们一直保持联系。A. contact联系；B. mind头脑，大脑；C. check检查；D. line线，线条。根据上文“Now he has her cellphone number”可知，Richard有了苏珊的电话，所以他们保持联系。故选A。
52．考查形容词词义辨析，句意：帮助他人对苏珊来说是自然而然的事，自从两年前在MCTS工作以来，她因出色的服务而受到了很多赞扬。A. excellent出色的；B. interesting有趣的；C. confident自信的；D. peaceful平静的。根据上文“who has received lots of praise”可知，服务出色才能得到赞扬。故选A。
53．考查副词词义辨析，句意：她常常在公共汽车上带着面包和果冻三明治，与有需要的人分享。A. extremely极度，非常；B. usually通常；C. finally最后；D. potentially可能地，潜在地。根据上文“__12__service”和下文“takes bread and jelly sandwiches on the bus to share with people”可知，她服务很出色，所以经常会带面包和果冻三明治跟他人分享。故选B。
54．考查名词词义辨析，句意：她通常在公共汽车上带着面包和果冻三明治，与有需要的人分享。A. need需要；B. public群众；C. addition增加物；D. memory记忆。根据上文“takes bread and jelly sandwiches on the bus to share with people”可知，她带面包和果冻三明治肯定是想和有需要的人分享，in need“有需要的”是固定搭配。故选A。
55．考查动词词义辨析，句意：事实上，苏珊做了我们每个人都需要做的事情来帮助无家可归者:互相照顾，互相关心，共同努力。A. research研究；B. challenge挑战；C. help帮助；D. attack攻击。根据下文“to look out for each other, to care for each other and to work together”可知，苏珊做了我们每个人都需要做的事情来帮助无家可归者。故选C。
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56．tourists 57．were sent 58．that 59．its 60．to join 61．caused 62．completely 63．donating 64．to 65．an
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是大熊猫在促进香港和四川省之间的关系中所起的作用。
56．考查名词。句意：初秋，四川汶川卧龙国家级自然保护区中国大熊猫保护研究中心森林里的大熊猫吸引了许多游客。由“pandas...attract many”可知，此处表示“吸引了很多游客”，空格处意为“游客”，是tourist，空前有many，空格处用复数，故填tourists。
57．考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：1999年3月，两只大熊猫佳佳和安安从四川被送往香港，定居在海洋公园。熊猫是被送到香港，句子用被动语态，由In March 1999可知，句子描述过去的事情，因此空格处用一般过去时的被动语态，主语two pandas, Jia Jia and An An是复数，因此空格处是were sent。故填were sent。
58．考查固定句型。句意：这是香港动物园第一次有大熊猫生活。It was the first time that sb. had done sth.是固定句型，意为“这是某人第一次做某事”，因此空格处是that，故填that。
59．考查物主代词。句意：这是香港动物园第一次有大熊猫生活。it和zoo之间是所属关系，因此空格处用形容词性物主代词its，故填its。
60．考查不定式。句意：2007年，另一对大熊猫盈盈和乐乐也从四川来到香港，加入佳佳和安安的行列。根据语境可知，句子表示“另一对大熊猫盈盈和乐乐也从四川来到香港，加入佳佳和安安的行列”，因此空格处用不定式表目的，故填to join。
61．考查时态。句意：2008年5月12日，汶川地震给震中造成巨大破坏，建筑物全部被毁。由On May 12, 2008可知，句子描述过去的事情，时态用一般过去时，空格处用过去式，故填caused。
62．考查副词。句意：2008年5月12日，汶川地震给震中造成巨大破坏，建筑物全部被毁。空格处用副词修饰动词destroyed，complete的副词是completely，意为“完全地”，故填completely。
63．考查动名词。句意：在灾后重建过程中，香港为23个援助项目捐款14.2亿元人民币。by是介词，其后跟动名词作宾语，故填donating。
64．考查介词。句意：“多亏了大熊猫，我们正在与香港建立更多的合作交流，特别是在繁殖方面，”该中心管理办公室的专家Li Guo说。thanks to是固定短语，意为“多亏了”，因此空格处是介词to，故填to。
65．考查冠词。句意：“多亏了大熊猫，我们正在与香港建立更多的合作交流，特别是在繁殖方面，”该中心管理办公室的专家Li Guo说。expert是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，expert是元音音素开头，因此不定冠词用an，故填an。
写作（共两节， 满分40分）
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The Spring Festival
Having long been regarded as the greatest traditional festival in China, the Spring Festival falls on the first day of the Chinese lunar year, tracing back to 2,000 years ago.
Traditionally, before the New Year’s Day, people not only make purchases forit but also give their houses a thorough clean, preparing for the coming celebration. By tradition, red lanterns, paper cuts as well as couplets in red, which are associated with good forune and prosperity,are used to decorate their houses. Apart from that, some plants symbolizing abundance, well-being, and a renewal of life also make good decorations. Usually, feasting on tasty dumplings and other delicacies,it is on the New Year's Eve that all the family members will get together. Typically, it is a custom for people to stay up late and set off fireworks to welcome the arrival of the new year.
In a nut shell, as a celebration marking the promise of spring and a renewal of life, the Spring Festival is also an occasion when people relax and enjoy a pleasant time together.
第二节(满分25分)
【答案】
A few weeks later, I went to the farm again. As my car neared it my thoughts drifted back to the moment when I rescued the hummingbird from the spider’s web. I rushed back to the deserted house. It was a great comfort that the original hole in the window was nowhere to be found. Leaving the house, I couldn’t help wondering how it was getting on now. Had it managed to find its way back home, or was it still out there somewhere struggling to survive
I was just about to leave when the hummingbird appeared. A flash of movement caught my attention. I turned around to see the same hummingbird hovering in the air. It seemed that the bird was waiting for me, its beady eyes locked on mine as if trying to convey some deep, unspoken gratitude. I felt a surge of relief and awe at the sight of this sound and grateful creature, and I knew that I would always cherish the memories we shared as I climbed into my car and drove away.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者被邀请去一个农场野餐，发现一个房子里有只蜂鸟被蜘蛛网困住了，作者把蜂鸟救了，把蜂鸟带出去的时候它迟迟不肯走，当作者走到一条布满黑莓的小路时，它开始动了，但是却不肯飞走，徘徊着，后来终于飞走了，当作者准备离开时，蜂鸟又飞到作者面前，好像是在和作者告别。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“几个星期后，我又去了农场。”可知，第一段可描写作者回到农场时所看到的和所想到的。
②由第二段首句内容“我正要离开，这时蜂鸟出现了。”可知，第二段可描写蜂鸟是如何对作者的以及作者的感想。
2.续写线索：想起救蜂鸟的时候——回到那个房子——想到那只蜂鸟——看见蜂鸟——蜂鸟的表现——作者的感想
3.词汇激活
行为类
①思绪回到……：thoughts drift back to/thoughts return to
②匆匆回到：rush back to/hurry back to
③盯着：eyes locked on/eyes staring at
情绪类
①宽慰：feel a surge of relief/feel relieved
②感激：grateful/thankful
【点睛】[高分句型1] As my car neared it my thoughts drifted back to the moment when I rescued the hummingbird from the spider’s web. (由as引导的时间状语从句和when引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] It was a great comfort that the original hole in the window was nowhere to be found. (由that引导的主语从句。
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