2023~2024高二年级上学期12月月考试卷
英语
考试时间：120分钟 考试分数：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节：(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5)
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. What will the woman do first
A. Go skating. B. Clean the dormitory. C. Finish her math homework.
2. What does the man mean
A. He will take some notes tonight.
B. He can’t study for the exam tonight.
C. He will get his notes back from Sam.
3. What is the most important reason for the man’s shopping online
A. It is convenient. B. It is time-saving. C. It is cheaper.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Sports. B. Fashion. C. Magazines.
5. Where does this conversation most likely take place
A. In a restaurant. B. At a cafe. C. At a movie theater.
第二节：(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5)
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man usually go to work
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By getting a ride form his friend.
7. Why does the woman need to leave earlier today
A. To pick up the man. B. To drop by a repair shop. C. To prepare for a meeting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What subject might the man end up teaching
A. English. B. History. C. Science.
9. When will the man begin teaching
A. In about one year. B. In about two years. C. In about three years.
10. How does the man feel about the test he must take
A. He is confident that he will pass. B. He thinks it’s unnecessary. C. He is encouraged to study for it.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the woman make the call
A. To get some after-sales service. B. To place an order. C. To make a complaint.
12. According to the woman, what is the problem
A. She needs someone to teach her how to handle the bike.
B. There is something wrong with the LCD screen.
C. The store sent her a wrong model.
13. When will the technician help the woman
A. 10:00 a.m. on November 23rd. B. 2:00 p.m. on November 23rd. C. 10:00 p.m. on December 8th.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.
15. What is puzzling the woman
A. When to leave the job. B. How to find the restaurant. C. Where to treat her colleague.
16. Where is Juan’s place
A. Next to the woman’s office. B. Close to an Italian restaurant. C. Near the woman’s house.
17. Where does the woman decide to go for dinner at last
A. To a restaurant near her office. B. To Juan’s office. C. To an Italian restaurant.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why do people visit Whistler in the summer
A. To go mountain biking. B. To make a film. C. To celebrate the film festival.
19. In 2015, how many films did the Whistler Film Festival show
A. Ten. B. Eighty-nine. C. Four hundred and fifty.
20. When was The Crash Reel shown
A. In 2015. B. In 2013. C. In 2012.
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
Famous People Who Begin With Difficulties
Oprah Winfrey
Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare. She was physically, and mentally abused during her childhood. Despite her initial struggles as a young girl, she turned herself into one of the most successful talk show hosts of our time.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been the star of some of the most successful movies of all time. But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada. When he was a teenager, his family took security jobs in a factory to help pay the bills. And during his first stand-up comedy performance, he was booed off （喝倒彩） the stage. Not shortly after, he made it big on In Living Color and then went on to star in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura in the same year!
James Dyson
If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums （真空吸尘器） you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes （原型） before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.
Stephen King
Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again. In his memoir, On Writing, King describes how he used to post his rejection letters on the wall for inspiration. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 times.
1. What do Oprah and Jim have in common
A. They were abused by parents. B. They grew up in poor families.
C. They were hired as comedians. D. They found jobs in a factory.
2. What did James Dyson do
A. He repaired the failed prototypes. B. He developed over 5,000 brands.
C. He put all efforts into marketing. D. He invented the bagless vacuum.
3. Who is a novelist
A. Oprah Winfrey. B. Stephen King. C. James Dyson. D. Jim Carrey.
B
When my two boys have free time, they want to go to the mall. No, they aren’t shop-a-holics (购物狂). They want to go to gaze at sneakers.
These aren’t the sneakers you find in Foot Locker. They are limited editions—usually Nikes—that range in price from $250-$900 or more. There’s the Chunky Dunkys, a collaboration between Nike and ice cream maker Ben and Jerry’s. And the Space Jam Jordans. And dozens of other pairs of shoes, all of which they know by name and all of which are very, very expensive.
That made me wonder: How did this sneaker culture develop After all, when I was a kid, I wanted Jordan brand shoes too. But they cost $100 and I would wear them until they fell apart. Now, my boys long for shoes that cost ten times that and if they got them, they would never even think of scuffing them up by wearing them.
It all started during the Industrial Revolution, when the very wealthy began to find they had leisure time on their hands, Elizabeth Semmelhack, who runs the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, told me.
“These’ nouveau riche (暴发户)’ industrialists wanted to show that they had arrived. And so, the ancient game of tennis was revived.” explained Semmelhack, “But the problem with lawn tennis—one, the lawns of lawn tennis are extremely expensive, so they didn’t want people to run around in leather shoes. And two, when you play on lawn, you can get your feet wet. So rubber soled shoes, the sneaker, was invented as something that the wealthy could wear as they pursued these wealthy pleasures. Besides, rubber was, at the time, quite expensive, so having shoes with rubber soles was seen as a status symbol.”
But for most of us, sneakers were something you wore—not something you collected. With the development of internet, older versions of shoes could be purchased and collected. And sneaker companies, Nike especially, leaned into the trend.
4. What is the Chunky Dunkys
A. It’s a company’s name.
B. It’s a kind of ice cream.
C. It’s a kind of limited edition sneaker.
D. It’s one of the author’s kids’ name.
5. Why did the author mention his experience as a kid
A. To show he was poor when he was a kid.
B. To encourage his children to wear cheap shoes.
C. To give an example about the development of sneaker culture.
D. To show Jordan brand shoes have been popular for a long time.
6. What can we know from Semmelhack’s words
A. Rubber soled shoes could prevent feet from wetting.
B. These ‘nouveau riche’ industrialists created lawn tennis.
C Leather shoes were more expensive than rubber soled shoes.
D. The very wealthy were busy with their work during Industrial Revolution.
7. What does the author’s attitude towards collecting sneakers
A. Objective. B. Critical.
C. Favourable. D. Unconcerned.
C
My neighbour Orlando is a paramedic (护理人员). He and his wife are some of the nicest people I have ever met. A few years back we started this sort of “favor war”, where one of us would do something for the other, such as shoveling (铲) his driveway or helping him build a shed, and next time the other would try to top it with another favor.
Yesterday morning there was maybe 2 or 3 feet of snow on the ground and I remembered he shoveled my driveway for me last snowfall. So I took out my shovel and took care of both our sidewalks and driveways because it was my turn to do a favor back. It took a while but I finished and got into my car for work. What I did not realize was that Orlando had to work that day too.
Fast forward to this morning I got a knock on my door. It was him. He immediately shook my hand and informed me that because I shoveled his driveway and sidewalk for him, he was able to get to work earlier. As soon as he started his shift, a call came through that a young boy was in a medical emergency. Luckily he and his partner were only about 2 minutes away, but the next closest ambulance was in 10 minutes. This kid didn’t have 10 minutes. He barely had 2 minutes. Because my neighbour got to work sooner, the young boy got to live his life.
This isn’t a brag (吹嘘). This is to inform others that even the smallest favors can have the biggest impacts. It wasn’t too much of trouble to shovel his driveway for him, but because I did, the young kid got to see his family again, go back to school again, talk to his friends again and live his life.
8. What can we know about the writer and Orlando
A. They once had a conflict. B. They signed a favorable agreement.
C. They favor shoveling snow together. D. They are always ready to help each other.
9. Who saved the boy before it was too late
A. The writer. B. The boy’s parents.
C. Orlando and his partner. D. Orlando and his wife.
10. Why did Orlando knock on the author’s door in the morning
A. To tell him to clear up the snow. B. To tell him to do a favour back.
C. To express his thanks to him. D. To say he started his shift.
11. What does the writer intend to tell us
A. Never ask for trouble. B. No favor is too small.
C One cannot always be lucky. D. Don’t lose heart in an emergency.
D
Most of us spend our lives surrounded by screens, which offer us convenience as well as connection and an ocean of information. But since it’s easy to feel pressured to keep up with every notification, technology may feel more like a burden than a blessing. Thus, the idea of “digital detox” is becoming increasingly inviting.
The phrase “digital detox” describes getting rid of TV, phones, computers and other forms of technology that control our lives for a period of time. Some experts advocate completely avoiding unnecessary screen time for 30 years. Others suggest using an app that will limit the amount of time one can spend on certain websites. A third option is logging out in evenings or on weekends. Others simply turn their phones off at scheduled times. Some even pay high prices to take vacations in places where they can unplug from their digital routine.
Why might you want to take a digital detox Perhaps you find that you are spending longer than you intend on certain apps or that they distract you from more important things. Perhaps social media is depressing because you compare yourself to others or you fear missing out on things that other people are enjoying. Constant negative news can also give rise to a lot of stress.
Technology can also have physical effects. Many people experience back or neck pain as a result of bending over screens. The blue light coming from most screens can also affect people’s sleep by preventing production of melatonin(褪黑素).
Giving up all screens may not be realistic, but strategic breaks from technology may be good for your body, mind, emotions and relationships. It is high time that you picked a time to turn off your devices and focus on really important things.
12. Why does the author say “technology may feel more like a burden than a blessing” in paragraph 1
A. To confirm a concept.
B. To present a problem.
C. To explain a rule.
D. To make a prediction.
13. What does the underlined word “unplug” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Recover. B. Benefit. C. preventing D. Suffer.
14. Which could be the reason for one to start “digital detox”
A. Apps selection difficulty.
B. Fear of missing important things.
C. Exposure to false news.
D. Pressure from social comparison.
15. What is the purpose of the text
A. To recommend healthy lifestyles.
B. To call for reducing the use of digital devices.
C. To give instructions on starting digital detox.
D. To present different attitudes to digital products.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
My future happiness
When I imagine my future, I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities, doing a job I love and living my life responsibly. When I grow up, I will be enjoying more convenience brought by the advances in technology, with more time to pursue hobbies and enjoy the company of family and friends. ____16____
I will feel the happiest in the future because I will learn more about life and develop into the best person I can be. ____17____ I will also handle more responsibilities and solve problems in a more thoughtful and level-headed manner.
Thanks to new technology, my future life is sure to improve in various ways. Homes will become smarter to the extent that they might be programmed to learn about our needs and monitor our health and activity. I can imagine hearing an AI voice remind me to buy groceries or do more exercise! There will also be enormous advancements in transport options. I will be riding in a self-driving car, and other new means of transport may be developed in the future. ____18____ These advances in technology are certain to make my future life more comfortable and convenient.
My development into a mature adult and access to advanced technology will provide me with more free-time opportunities. ____19____ Working less time means I can do what I most enjoy such as spending time with family and friends, engaging in fun activities and learning new skills.
____20____ Thinking this way gives me the motivation to work hard now so that I can have a successful, fulfilling and enjoyable future life.
A. I might be able to ride a flying bike to quickly meet up with my friends.
B. I will become more knowledgeable about the world and myself.
C. When I think about the future, I realize my happiest days are still ahead of me.
D. For these reasons, I look forward to the future as the happiest moment in my life.
E. With less work-related stress, I will also have more time and energy to do volunteer projects.
F. The working day will be only four hours long thanks to robots.
G. Technological advances will guarantee that I will be in good health and find true happiness.
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。
I usually start my day with a coffee from 7-Eleven. Every morning a ___21___young man in uniform ___22___ at the cashier’s area. It seems that he always works happily.
What ___23___ me was that he always seems happy. At first I thought he was just putting on a good face, making the best of a(n) ___24___ situation. After all, he couldn’t possibly ___25___ working at a store, right
Later from our conversation I realized that I was ___26___ the biggest part of his appeal originally: He does enjoy his job, and that is the reason for his___27___. My life doesn’t always look like what I want it to be. I spend weekdays ___28___ alone in my living room when I’d rather work in a beachside office with my friends. I drive a(n) ___29___ old Toyota when I’d prefer something that doesn’t have roll-up windows or a cassette player. But the world doesn’t ___30___ much even if I have more money, a different ___31___ , a better job or a nicer car. The way I feel about myself, how often I choose to smile ___32___ because it feels good — neither of these things ___33___ my living situation as a writer. This guy shows me that you can be who you want to be, no matter what your ___34___ looks like. Happiness is about how you treat the present situation, and how willing you are to enjoy simple ___35___ even if things aren’t perfect.
21. A. handsome B. smiling C. caring D. helpful
22. A. stands B. pays C. runs D. looks
23. A. worried B. reminded C. confused D. excited
24. A. tough B. embarrassing C. favourable D. complex
25. A. oppose B. imagine C. escape D. enjoy
26 A. denying B. admiring C. missing D. discovering
27. A. motivation B. happiness C. talk D. quality
28. A. playing B. writing C. eating D. sleeping
29. A. beat-up B. time-honoured C. eco-friendly D. well-equipped
30. A. develop B. need C. change D. own
31. A. window B. space C. player D. friend
32. A. simply B. never C. hardly D. nearly
33. A. brings out B. leads to C. differs from D. depends on
34. A. emotion B. situation C. appearance D. future
35. A. choices B. achievements C. manners D. pleasures
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。
The 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (RAMSAR COP14) took place in Wuhan, Hubei Province in November. It was the first time that China___36___(host) this international event.___37___(know) as the kidneys (肾脏)of the Earth, wetlands are among the world’s three major ecosystems together with forests and oceans. China’s wetlands arc vast. diverse and widely distributed (分布),___38___(range) from the cold temperate zone to the hot zone. In recent years. China has been strengthening the protection and restoration of wetlands.___39___is remarkable is that more than 600 wetland nature reserves and 1.600 wetland parks have been established. China’s first law___40___(specific) protecting wetlands took effect on June 1 this year.
Wuhan, the host city of RAMSAR COP 14. has 162,400 hectares (公顷) of wetlands, accounting___41___18. 9 per cent of its total area. In June,Wuhan___42___(award) Wetland City Accreditation by the Ramsar Convention,___43___international honor for the protection of urban wetland ecology.
Nature provides the basic conditions for human___44___(survive) and development. With a comprehensive approach to the conservation of ecosystems in place. China aims to boost their biodiversity, stability and sustainability. Wetland conservation is a crucial part of the country’s efforts to achieve____45____(it) green development goals.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你校交换生 Jim 为了更深入体验中国文化，在校园网站上发布广告寻找寄宿家庭(a homestay)。请你写一封邮件给他，内容包括：
1. 邀请 Jim 来你家寄宿;
2. 简介你们家能让 Jim 体验哪些有关中国文化的活动;
3. 其他对 Jim 的帮助;
参考词汇：calligraphy, Kung fu, cuisine
注意：1.词数 80 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Jim
Learning you are seeking for a homestay to expand your understanding of Chinese culture,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kind regards!
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I couldn’t bear it any longer! My best friend had gone for lunch with the most popular girl in class, leaving me to eat my tuna sandwich alone in the library. Worse still, during dance class, my partner, a boy, refused to hold my hand and bad mouthed me behind my back, further feeding my anger. It was, without a doubt, my worst day in school. I was hurt and mad, and looking for a target to release my anger.
When I got home from school, Mother had baked peanut butter cookies and piled them up on a plate. She even artfully decorated each one with royal icing and topped it with sugar. ”Couldn’t you have made chocolate chip “ I said moodily. ”I could have,“ she replied from the laundry room, ”but I made peanut butter ones. Eat them while they’re still hot, sweetie.“ Although I thought Mother was rather unthoughtful, I caved in and took a few bites unwillingly in the end. Later, when she pulled a grilled chicken from the oven and sang a merry tune, I somehow got annoyed again—Never mind that Mother had busied herself the whole afternoon with the cooking just to put this hot meal on the table. I wanted hamburgers.
”Nobody even likes that kind of food, Mum! Why didn’t you make hamburgers “ I complained. Mother took a deep breath, ran her fingers through her messy hair and looked into my eyes with a puzzled look. ”Sweetheart, you’ve never complained about having it before. What’s up “ she said matter-of-factly (平淡地). It was from there that all went downhill. I screamed and complained nonstop until Mother hit her limit. It was the first time that Mother had got mad at me. Nobody seemed to care about me, including my beloved mother! Ultimately, we had a shouting match in the hallway.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Unable to contain her anger, ”No dinner for you! Go to bed now!" she exploded.
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Then a thick, juicy smell of hamburgers greeted my nose.
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听力答案：1-5 CBBCC 6-10 ACCAA 11-15 ABBAC 16-20 CAABB2023~2024高二年级上学期12月月考试卷
英语
考试时间：120分钟 考试分数：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节：(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5)
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. What will the woman do first
A. Go skating. B. Clean the dormitory. C. Finish her math homework.
2. What does the man mean
A. He will take some notes tonight.
B. He can’t study for the exam tonight.
C. He will get his notes back from Sam.
3. What is the most important reason for the man’s shopping online
A. It is convenient. B. It is time-saving. C. It is cheaper.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Sports. B. Fashion. C. Magazines.
5. Where does this conversation most likely take place
A. In a restaurant. B. At a cafe. C. At a movie theater.
第二节：(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5)
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man usually go to work
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By getting a ride form his friend.
7. Why does the woman need to leave earlier today
A. To pick up the man. B. To drop by a repair shop. C. To prepare for a meeting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What subject might the man end up teaching
A. English. B. History. C. Science.
9. When will the man begin teaching
A. In about one year. B. In about two years. C. In about three years.
10. How does the man feel about the test he must take
A. He is confident that he will pass. B. He thinks it’s unnecessary. C. He is encouraged to study for it.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the woman make the call
A. To get some after-sales service. B. To place an order. C. To make a complaint.
12. According to the woman, what is the problem
A. She needs someone to teach her how to handle the bike.
B. There is something wrong with the LCD screen.
C. The store sent her a wrong model.
13. When will the technician help the woman
A. 10:00 a.m. on November 23rd. B. 2:00 p.m. on November 23rd. C. 10:00 p.m. on December 8th.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.
15. What is puzzling the woman
A. When to leave the job. B. How to find the restaurant. C. Where to treat her colleague.
16. Where is Juan’s place
A. Next to the woman’s office. B. Close to an Italian restaurant. C. Near the woman’s house.
17. Where does the woman decide to go for dinner at last
A. To a restaurant near her office. B. To Juan’s office. C. To an Italian restaurant.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why do people visit Whistler in the summer
A. To go mountain biking. B. To make a film. C. To celebrate the film festival.
19. In 2015, how many films did the Whistler Film Festival show
A. Ten. B. Eighty-nine. C. Four hundred and fifty.
20 When was The Crash Reel shown
A. In 2015. B. In 2013. C. In 2012.
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
Famous People Who Begin With Difficulties
Oprah Winfrey
Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare. She was physically, and mentally abused during her childhood. Despite her initial struggles as a young girl, she turned herself into one of the most successful talk show hosts of our time.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been the star of some of the most successful movies of all time. But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada. When he was a teenager, his family took security jobs in a factory to help pay the bills. And during his first stand-up comedy performance, he was booed off （喝倒彩） the stage. Not shortly after, he made it big on In Living Color and then went on to star in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura in the same year!
James Dyson
If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums （真空吸尘器） you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes （原型） before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.
Stephen King
Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again. In his memoir, On Writing, King describes how he used to post his rejection letters on the wall for inspiration. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 times.
1. What do Oprah and Jim have in common
A. They were abused by parents. B. They grew up in poor families.
C. They were hired as comedians. D. They found jobs in a factory.
2. What did James Dyson do
A. He repaired the failed prototypes. B. He developed over 5,000 brands.
C. He put all efforts into marketing. D. He invented the bagless vacuum.
3. Who is a novelist
A. Oprah Winfrey. B. Stephen King. C. James Dyson. D. Jim Carrey.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四位在困境中崛起的杰出人物。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Oprah Winfrey一节“Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare.(奥普拉可能是最著名的成功故事之一，她出生在密西西比州的一个贫困家庭，由一个靠福利生活的单身母亲抚养长大)”及Jim Carrey一节“But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada.(但凯瑞在加拿大长大，家境极其贫困)”可知，Oprah和Jim都生在穷苦家庭。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据James Dyson一节“If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.(如果你认为托马斯·爱迪生的失败很糟糕，让我把你介绍给詹姆斯·戴森，著名的戴森是真空吸尘器的发明者，你在电视上随处可见。在找到无袋真空吸尘器品牌之前，戴森开发了超过5000个失败的原型机。不仅如此，他在15年的时间里把他所有的积蓄都投入到他的原型上!幸运的是，无袋真空吸尘器起作用了)”可知，James Dyson成功研发出了无尘袋吸尘器。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Stephen King一节“Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again.(斯蒂芬·金写了60多部小说，其中许多被改编成电影和电视，在他成为在世的伟大作家之前，他一次又一次地被拒绝)”可知，Stephen King是一位小说家。故选B项。
B
When my two boys have free time, they want to go to the mall. No, they aren’t shop-a-holics (购物狂). They want to go to gaze at sneakers.
These aren’t the sneakers you find in Foot Locker. They are limited editions—usually Nikes—that range in price from $250-$900 or more. There’s the Chunky Dunkys, a collaboration between Nike and ice cream maker Ben and Jerry’s. And the Space Jam Jordans. And dozens of other pairs of shoes, all of which they know by name and all of which are very, very expensive.
That made me wonder: How did this sneaker culture develop After all, when I was a kid, I wanted Jordan brand shoes too. But they cost $100 and I would wear them until they fell apart. Now, my boys long for shoes that cost ten times that and if they got them, they would never even think of scuffing them up by wearing them.
It all started during the Industrial Revolution, when the very wealthy began to find they had leisure time on their hands, Elizabeth Semmelhack, who runs the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, told me.
“These’ nouveau riche (暴发户)’ industrialists wanted to show that they had arrived. And so, the ancient game of tennis was revived.” explained Semmelhack, “But the problem with lawn tennis—one, the lawns of lawn tennis are extremely expensive, so they didn’t want people to run around in leather shoes. And two, when you play on lawn, you can get your feet wet. So rubber soled shoes, the sneaker, was invented as something that the wealthy could wear as they pursued these wealthy pleasures. Besides, rubber was, at the time, quite expensive, so having shoes with rubber soles was seen as a status symbol.”
But for most of us, sneakers were something you wore—not something you collected. With the development of internet, older versions of shoes could be purchased and collected. And sneaker companies, Nike especially, leaned into the trend.
4. What is the Chunky Dunkys
A. It’s a company’s name.
B. It’s a kind of ice cream.
C. It’s a kind of limited edition sneaker.
D. It’s one of the author’s kids’ name.
5. Why did the author mention his experience as a kid
A. To show he was poor when he was a kid.
B To encourage his children to wear cheap shoes.
C. To give an example about the development of sneaker culture.
D. To show Jordan brand shoes have been popular for a long time.
6. What can we know from Semmelhack’s words
A. Rubber soled shoes could prevent feet from wetting.
B. These ‘nouveau riche’ industrialists created lawn tennis.
C. Leather shoes were more expensive than rubber soled shoes.
D. The very wealthy were busy with their work during Industrial Revolution.
7. What does the author’s attitude towards collecting sneakers
A. Objective. B. Critical.
C. Favourable. D. Unconcerned.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。主要介绍了作者对收集运动鞋的观点和看法，认为运动鞋是你穿的东西，而不是你收集的东西。随着互联网的发展，旧版本的鞋子可以购买和收集。而运动鞋公司，尤其是耐克，也顺应了这一潮流。
4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“They are limited editions—usually Nikes—that range in price from $250-$900 or more. There’s the Chunky Dunkys, a collaboration between Nike and ice cream maker Ben and Jerry’s.”（它们是限量版——通常是耐克鞋——价格从250美元到900美元不等，甚至更多。比如耐克(Nike)和冰淇淋制造商本杰瑞(Ben and Jerry’s)合作推出的Chunky Dunkys。）可知，Chunky Dunkys是一种限量版的运动鞋。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“That made me wonder: How did this sneaker culture develop After all, when I was a kid, I wanted Jordan brand shoes too. But they cost $100 and I would wear them until they fell apart. ”（这让我想知道：这种运动鞋文化是如何发展起来的？毕竟，当我还是个孩子的时候，我也想要乔丹品牌的鞋子。但它们要花100美元，我会一直穿到它们散架为止。）故可推知，作者提到他小时候的经历是为了举一个运动鞋文化发展的例子。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“And two, when you play on lawn, you can get your feet wet. So rubber soled shoes, the sneaker, was invented as something that the wealthy could wear as they pursued these wealthy pleasures.”（第二，当你在草坪上玩的时候，你会把脚弄湿。所以橡胶底鞋，也就是运动鞋，被发明出来作为富人在追求这些富有的乐趣时可以穿的东西。）可知，从Semmelhack的话中我们能知道胶底鞋可以防止脚湿。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But for most of us, sneakers were something you wore-not something you collected.”（但对我们大多数人来说，运动鞋是你穿的东西，而不是你收集的东西。）故可推知，作者对收集运动鞋的态度是批评的。故选B项。
C
My neighbour Orlando is a paramedic (护理人员). He and his wife are some of the nicest people I have ever met. A few years back we started this sort of “favor war”, where one of us would do something for the other, such as shoveling (铲) his driveway or helping him build a shed, and next time the other would try to top it with another favor.
Yesterday morning there was maybe 2 or 3 feet of snow on the ground and I remembered he shoveled my driveway for me last snowfall. So I took out my shovel and took care of both our sidewalks and driveways because it was my turn to do a favor back. It took a while but I finished and got into my car for work. What I did not realize was that Orlando had to work that day too.
Fast forward to this morning I got a knock on my door. It was him. He immediately shook my hand and informed me that because I shoveled his driveway and sidewalk for him, he was able to get to work earlier. As soon as he started his shift, a call came through that a young boy was in a medical emergency. Luckily he and his partner were only about 2 minutes away, but the next closest ambulance was in 10 minutes. This kid didn’t have 10 minutes. He barely had 2 minutes. Because my neighbour got to work sooner, the young boy got to live his life.
This isn’t a brag (吹嘘). This is to inform others that even the smallest favors can have the biggest impacts. It wasn’t too much of trouble to shovel his driveway for him, but because I did, the young kid got to see his family again, go back to school again, talk to his friends again and live his life.
8. What can we know about the writer and Orlando
A. They once had a conflict. B. They signed a favorable agreement.
C. They favor shoveling snow together. D. They are always ready to help each other.
9. Who saved the boy before it was too late
A. The writer. B. The boy’s parents.
C. Orlando and his partner. D. Orlando and his wife.
10. Why did Orlando knock on the author’s door in the morning
A. To tell him to clear up the snow. B. To tell him to do a favour back.
C. To express his thanks to him. D. To say he started his shift.
11. What does the writer intend to tell us
A. Never ask for trouble. B. No favor is too small.
C. One cannot always be lucky. D. Don’t lose heart in an emergency.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者与邻居奥兰多的关系非常融洽。一次下雪后，作者帮助奥兰多把车道上的雪打扫干净，这节约了奥兰多很多时间，恰巧这些节约的时间，让奥兰多有了营救一个小男孩的时间。由此可知，即使是最小的帮助也会产生很大的影响。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“A few years back we started this sort of “favor war”, where one of us would do something for the other, such as shoveling (铲) his driveway or helping him build a shed, and next time the other would try to top it with another favor.(几年前，我们开始了这种“人情战争”，我们中的一个人会为另一个人做一些事情，比如铲他的车道或帮他盖一个棚子，下一次另一个人会试图再帮一个忙)”可知，作者和奥兰多总是乐于互相帮助。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Luckily he and his partner were only about 2 minutes away, but the next closest ambulance was in 10 minutes. This kid didn’t have 10 minutes. He barely had 2 minutes. Because my neighbour got to work sooner, the young boy got to live his life.(幸运的是，他和他的伴侣只有2分钟的路程，但最近的救护车在10分钟后到达。这孩子没有10分钟的时间。他只有两分钟的时间。因为我的邻居上班早，这个小男孩得以活下来)”可知，奥兰多和他的伴侣及时救了那个男孩。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Fast forward to this morning I got a knock on my door. It was him. He immediately shook my hand and informed me that because I shoveled his driveway and sidewalk for him, he was able to get to work earlier. As soon as he started his shift, a call came through that a young boy was in a medical emergency. Luckily he and his partner were only about 2 minutes away, but the next closest ambulance was in 10 minutes. This kid didn’t have 10 minutes. He barely had 2 minutes. Because my neighbour got to work sooner, the young boy got to live his life.(快进到今天早上，有人敲我的门。是他。他立刻和我握了握手，并告诉我，因为我帮他铲了车道和人行道，所以他可以早点上班。他刚开始值班，就接到一个电话，说一个小男孩有紧急情况。幸运的是，他和他的伴侣只有2分钟的路程，但最近的救护车在10分钟后到达。这孩子没有10分钟的时间。他只有两分钟的时间。因为我的邻居上班早，这个小男孩得以活下来)”可知，奥兰多会在早上敲作者的门是为了向他表示感谢。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“This is to inform others that even the smallest favors can have the biggest impacts.(这是为了告诉别人，即使是最小的帮助也会有最大的影响)”可推知，作者想告诉我们，没有什么恩惠是微不足道的。故选B。
D
Most of us spend our lives surrounded by screens, which offer us convenience as well as connection and an ocean of information. But since it’s easy to feel pressured to keep up with every notification, technology may feel more like a burden than a blessing. Thus, the idea of “digital detox” is becoming increasingly inviting.
The phrase “digital detox” describes getting rid of TV, phones, computers and other forms of technology that control our lives for a period of time. Some experts advocate completely avoiding unnecessary screen time for 30 years. Others suggest using an app that will limit the amount of time one can spend on certain websites. A third option is logging out in evenings or on weekends. Others simply turn their phones off at scheduled times. Some even pay high prices to take vacations in places where they can unplug from their digital routine.
Why might you want to take a digital detox Perhaps you find that you are spending longer than you intend on certain apps or that they distract you from more important things. Perhaps social media is depressing because you compare yourself to others or you fear missing out on things that other people are enjoying. Constant negative news can also give rise to a lot of stress.
Technology can also have physical effects. Many people experience back or neck pain as a result of bending over screens. The blue light coming from most screens can also affect people’s sleep by preventing production of melatonin(褪黑素).
Giving up all screens may not be realistic, but strategic breaks from technology may be good for your body, mind, emotions and relationships. It is high time that you picked a time to turn off your devices and focus on really important things.
12. Why does the author say “technology may feel more like a burden than a blessing” in paragraph 1
A. To confirm a concept.
B. To present a problem.
C. To explain a rule.
D. To make a prediction.
13. What does the underlined word “unplug” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Recover. B. Benefit. C. preventing D. Suffer.
14. Which could be the reason for one to start “digital detox”
A. Apps selection difficulty.
B. Fear of missing important things.
C. Exposure to false news.
D. Pressure from social comparison.
15. What is the purpose of the text
A. To recommend healthy lifestyles.
B. To call for reducing the use of digital devices.
C. To give instructions on starting digital detox.
D. To present different attitudes to digital products.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“数字排毒”这个概念，以及数字产品给我们带来的影响。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Most of us spend our lives surrounded by screens, which offer us convenience as well as connection and an ocean of information. But since it’s easy to feel pressured to keep up with every notification, technology may feel more like a burden than a blessing. (大多数人生活在屏幕的环绕中，这些屏幕为我们提供了便利、连接和海量信息。但由于很容易感到被每个通知压力所迫，科技可能会感觉更像是一种负担而不是一种祝福)”以及后文的“Thus, the idea of “digital detox” is becoming increasingly inviting.( 因此，“数字排毒”的概念正变得越来越受欢迎)”可知，虽然电子设备给我们的生活提供了便利以及海量的信息，但大量的信息通知以及提供有时却给人类增加了负担而不是乐趣，由此后文提出解决问题的方式“数字排毒”。故作者提到“technology may feel more like a burden than a blessing”的目的是为了提出当前人类所面临的问题。故选B。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词前面的句子“Some experts advocate completely avoiding unnecessary screen time for 30 years. Others suggest using an app that will limit the amount of time one can spend on certain websites. A third option is logging out in evenings or on weekends. Others simply turn their phones off at scheduled times.(一些专家主张在30年内完全避免不必要的屏幕时间。还有人建议使用一款可以限制人们在某些网站上花费的时间的应用程序。第三种选择是在晚上或周末退出。其他人只是在预定的时间关掉手机)”可知，此处通过列举了“数字排毒”的不同做法，划线词所在的句子应该与其并列。故划线词前面的内容“Some even pay high prices to take vacations in places(有些人甚至花高价去一些地方度假)”可知，还有些人选择去一些地方度假这样可以远离数字生活。故划线词与C选项preventing为同义词，意为“阻止，避免”。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Perhaps social media is depressing because you compare yourself to others or you fear missing out on things that other people are enjoying.(也许社交媒体令人沮丧是因为你把自己和别人比较，或者你害怕错过别人喜欢的东西)”可知，进行“数字排毒”的原因之一是，在社交媒体中你总是拿自己和别人进行比较或者害怕错过别人喜欢的东西。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Giving up all screens may not be realistic, but strategic breaks from technology may be good for your body, mind, emotions and relationships. It is high time that you picked a time to turn off your devices and focus on really important things.(放弃所有屏幕可能不太现实，但战略性地远离科技可能对你的身体、思想、情感和人际关系都有好处。现在是时候选择一个时间关掉你的设备，专注于真正重要的事情)”可知，作者认为现在是时候选择一个时间关掉你的设备，专注于真正重要的事情了，由此推测本文的目的是呼吁读者减少使用数码设备。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
My future happiness
When I imagine my future, I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities, doing a job I love and living my life responsibly. When I grow up, I will be enjoying more convenience brought by the advances in technology, with more time to pursue hobbies and enjoy the company of family and friends. ____16____
I will feel the happiest in the future because I will learn more about life and develop into the best person I can be. ____17____ I will also handle more responsibilities and solve problems in a more thoughtful and level-headed manner.
Thanks to new technology, my future life is sure to improve in various ways. Homes will become smarter to the extent that they might be programmed to learn about our needs and monitor our health and activity. I can imagine hearing an AI voice remind me to buy groceries or do more exercise! There will also be enormous advancements in transport options. I will be riding in a self-driving car, and other new means of transport may be developed in the future. ____18____ These advances in technology are certain to make my future life more comfortable and convenient.
My development into a mature adult and access to advanced technology will provide me with more free-time opportunities. ____19____ Working less time means I can do what I most enjoy, such as spending time with family and friends, engaging in fun activities and learning new skills.
____20____ Thinking this way gives me the motivation to work hard now so that I can have a successful, fulfilling and enjoyable future life.
A. I might be able to ride a flying bike to quickly meet up with my friends.
B. I will become more knowledgeable about the world and myself.
C. When I think about the future, I realize my happiest days are still ahead of me.
D. For these reasons, I look forward to the future as the happiest moment in my life.
E. With less work-related stress, I will also have more time and energy to do volunteer projects.
F. The working day will be only four hours long thanks to robots.
G. Technological advances will guarantee that I will be in good health and find true happiness.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. A 19. F 20. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，作者描述了自己未来的幸福生活。
【16题详解】
上文“When I grow up, I will be enjoying more convenience brought by the advances in technology, with more time to pursue hobbies and enjoy the company of family and friends.(当我长大后，我将享受科技进步带来的更多便利，有更多的时间去追求爱好，享受家人和朋友的陪伴)”想象了未来的幸福生活，所以作者应是对未来的生活充满期待，分析选项，D项“由于这些原因，我期待未来是我生命中最幸福的时刻”符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
结合上文“I will feel the happiest in the future because I will learn more about life and develop into the best person I can be.(未来我会感到最幸福，因为我将学到更多关于生活的知识，并变成能够成为的最好的人)”及下文“I will also handle more responsibilities and solve problems in a more thoughtful and level-headed manner.(我也会承担更多的责任，以更周到、更冷静的方式解决问题)”可知，空处应是和上下文句式一致，描述未来自己的样子，B项“我会对世界和自己更加了解”符合语境，故选B。
【18题详解】
根据上文“I will be riding in a self-driving car, and other new means of transport may be developed in the future.(我将乘坐一辆自动驾驶汽车，未来可能会开发出其他新的交通工具)”可知，空处应是承接上文，描述未来开发出的其他交通工具，A项“我可能会骑着会飞的自行车去和我的朋友们见面”符合语境，故选A。
【19题详解】
根据上文“My development into a mature adult and access to advanced technology will provide me with more free-time opportunities.(我成长为一个成熟的成年人，并能接触到先进的技术，这将为我提供更多的自由时间)”以及下文“Working less time means I can do what I most enjoy(工作更少的时间意味着我可以做我最喜欢的事情)”可知，此处是描述未来科技的进步对工作时间的影响，人们可以减少工作时间，F项“由于有了机器人，每天的工作时间将只有4个小时”符合语境，故选F。
【20题详解】
空处位于末段，结合下文“Thinking this way gives me the motivation to work hard now so that I can have a successful, fulfilling and enjoyable future life.(这样的想法给了我现在努力工作的动力，这样我就能有一个成功的、充实的和愉快的未来生活)”可知，空处应是总结作者对未来的想法，并指明下文“this way”的内容，C项“当我想到未来的时候，我意识到我最幸福的日子还在前面”符合语境，故选C。
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。
I usually start my day with a coffee from 7-Eleven. Every morning a ___21___young man in uniform ___22___ at the cashier’s area. It seems that he always works happily.
What ___23___ me was that he always seems happy. At first I thought he was just putting on a good face, making the best of a(n) ___24___ situation. After all, he couldn’t possibly ___25___ working at a store, right
Later from our conversation I realized that I was ___26___ the biggest part of his appeal originally: He does enjoy his job, and that is the reason for his___27___. My life doesn’t always look like what I want it to be. I spend weekdays ___28___ alone in my living room when I’d rather work in a beachside office with my friends. I drive a(n) ___29___ old Toyota when I’d prefer something that doesn’t have roll-up windows or a cassette player. But the world doesn’t ___30___ much even if I have more money, a different ___31___ , a better job or a nicer car. The way I feel about myself, how often I choose to smile ___32___ because it feels good — neither of these things ___33___ my living situation as a writer. This guy shows me that you can be who you want to be, no matter what your ___34___ looks like. Happiness is about how you treat the present situation, and how willing you are to enjoy simple ___35___ even if things aren’t perfect.
21. A. handsome B. smiling C. caring D. helpful
22. A. stands B. pays C. runs D. looks
23. A. worried B. reminded C. confused D. excited
24. A. tough B. embarrassing C. favourable D. complex
25. A. oppose B. imagine C. escape D. enjoy
26. A. denying B. admiring C. missing D. discovering
27. A. motivation B. happiness C. talk D. quality
28. A. playing B. writing C. eating D. sleeping
29. A. beat-up B. time-honoured C. eco-friendly D. well-equipped
30. A. develop B. need C. change D. own
31. A. window B. space C. player D. friend
32. A. simply B. never C. hardly D. nearly
33. A. brings out B. leads to C. differs from D. depends on
34. A. emotion B. situation C. appearance D. future
35. A. choices B. achievements C. manners D. pleasures
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在雨天淋湿，遇见一位开心享受工作的年轻人，从而感悟到幸福不依赖于外在条件，而在于一个人如何面对现状以及有多愿意享受生活。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每天早晨，一个穿着制服的微笑的年轻人站在收银台前。A. handsome帅气的；B. smiling微笑的；C. caring体贴的；D. helpful有帮助的。根据下文“It seems that he always works happily.(他似乎总是工作得很愉快)”可知，他总是很快乐，所以应该是“微笑的”年轻人。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. stands站立；B. pays支付；C. runs跑；D. looks看。根据上文的in uniform可知，这个穿制服的年轻人应该是工作人员，所以应该是“站在”收银区工作。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：使我困惑的是他似乎总是很高兴。A. worried担忧；B. reminded提醒；C. confused使迷惑；D. excited使兴奋，激发。根据下文“he always seems happy(他看起来似乎很开心)”和下文的he couldn’t possibly可知，作者对这一情况感到“困惑”。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：起初我以为他只是装出一副好样子，在艰难的情况下尽力而为。A. tough困难的；B. embarrassing使人尴尬的；C. favourable有利的；D. complex复杂的。根据上文“At first I thought he was just putting on a good face(起初我以为他只是装出一副好样子)”可知，作者作者觉得他是在“困难的”情况下尽力而为。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，他不可能喜欢在商店工作，对吧？A. oppose反抗；B. imagine想象；C. escape逃脱；D. enjoy喜欢、享受。根据上文第3题和第4题的分析可知，作者不知道为什么这个年轻人总是很高兴，以为他是在困难情况下假装开心，由此可推断出作者认为这个年轻人不会真的“喜欢”在商店工作。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查动名词词义辨析。句意：后来在我们的谈话中，我意识到我错过了他原本最吸引人的地方：他确实喜欢他的工作，这就是他快乐的原因。A. denying否认；B. admiring羡慕；C. missing错过；D. discovering发现。根据下文“He does enjoy his job(他确实喜欢他的工作)”可知，作者一开始误以为年轻人不喜欢这份工作而假装开心，而实际人家是喜欢这份工作的，所以此处指我“错过”了他最吸引人的地方。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. motivation动机；B. happiness快乐、幸福；C. talk谈论；D. quality质量。上文提到这个年轻人总是很开心，根据上文“He does enjoy his job(他确实喜欢他的工作)”可知，这是他“快乐”的原因。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动名词词义辨析。句意：平日里，我一个人在客厅里写作，而我更喜欢和朋友们在海边的办公室里工作。A. playing玩耍；B. writing写；C. eating吃；D. sleeping睡觉。根据下文as a writer可知，作者是一名作家，所以此处指平日独自在家“写作”。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我开一辆破旧的丰田车，但我更喜欢没有卷帘窗或磁带播放机的车。A. beat-up破旧的；B. time-honoured由来已久的；C. eco-friendly生态友好的；D. well-equipped设备精良的。根据下文“even if I have more money(即使我有更多的钱)”和“or a nicer car(或者一辆更好的车)”可知，作者的车不好，是一辆“破旧的”车。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但即使我有更多的钱，不同的空间，更好的工作或更好的车，世界也不会改变太多。A. develop发展；B. need需要；C. change改变；D. own拥有。根据本句中的but可知上下文是表转折关系，表示即使拥有的外在条件再好，世界也不会“改变”太多。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. window窗户；B. space太空；C. player运动员；D. friend朋友。根据上文“I’d rather work in a beachside office with my friends(我宁愿和朋友们在海边的办公室里工作)”可知，作者想过不同的工作空间，所以此处指，有一个不同的“空间”。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我对自己的感觉，我选择微笑的频率仅仅是因为它感觉很好——这些都不取决于我作为一个作家的生活状况。A. simply仅仅；B. never从不；C. hardly几乎不；D. nearly几乎。分析句意再根据空格后的because可知，此处指“仅仅是”因为我的感觉良好。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：同上。A. brings out使显现；B. leads to导致；C. differs from与……不同；D. depends on取决于。根据上文“because it feels good”可知，此处是指我的感觉和微笑不取决于我的生活状况，仅仅是因为我感觉良好。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个人告诉我，无论你的处境如何，你都可以成为你想成为的人。A. emotion情感；B. situation情况；C. appearance外表；D. future未来。根据上文第7题的分析以及下文“Happiness is about how you treat the present situation(幸福就是你如何对待现在的处境)”可知，这个年轻人在商店工作，但喜欢工作让他在这样的情况下也总是很开心，所以作者此时感悟到，无论处境如何，一个人都可以成为你想成为的人。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸福是关于你如何对待现状，以及你有多愿意享受简单的快乐，即使事情并不完美。A. choices选择；B. achievements成就；C. manners礼貌；D. pleasures快乐，乐事。根据本句的主语Happiness可知，此处表示幸福在于你有多么愿意享受简单的“快乐”。故选D项。
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。
The 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (RAMSAR COP14) took place in Wuhan, Hubei Province in November. It was the first time that China___36___(host) this international event.___37___(know) as the kidneys (肾脏)of the Earth, wetlands are among the world’s three major ecosystems together with forests and oceans. China’s wetlands arc vast. diverse and widely distributed (分布),___38___(range) from the cold temperate zone to the hot zone. In recent years. China has been strengthening the protection and restoration of wetlands.___39___is remarkable is that more than 600 wetland nature reserves and 1.600 wetland parks have been established. China’s first law___40___(specific) protecting wetlands took effect on June 1 this year.
Wuhan, the host city of RAMSAR COP 14. has 162,400 hectares (公顷) of wetlands, accounting___41___18. 9 per cent of its total area. In June,Wuhan___42___(award) Wetland City Accreditation by the Ramsar Convention,___43___international honor for the protection of urban wetland ecology.
Nature provides the basic conditions for human___44___(survive) and development. With a comprehensive approach to the conservation of ecosystems in place. China aims to boost their biodiversity, stability and sustainability. Wetland conservation is a crucial part of the country’s efforts to achieve____45____(it) green development goals.
【答案】36. had hosted
37. Known 38. ranging
39. What 40. specifically
41. for 42. was awarded
43. an 44. survival
45. its
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。《拉姆萨尔湿地公约》第14次缔约方大会(Ramsar COP14)于11月在湖北省武汉举行。这是中国首次举办这一国际盛会。大会主题是关于并称为世界三大生态系统的湿地、森林与海洋。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：这是中国首次举办这一国际盛会。在“It was the first time that+从句”的句型中，从句要用过去完成时，如果主语是is，则从句用现在完成时。故填had hosted。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：湿地与森林、海洋并称为世界三大生态系统，被誉为“地球之肾”。固定短语：be known as，“作为……而闻名”；此处为过去分词作状语，逻辑主语wetlands与know之间是被动关系，且位于句子开头，首字母用大写。故填Known。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：中国的湿地面积广阔，种类多样，分布广泛，从寒温带到热区都有。此处为现在分词作状语，逻辑主语China’s wetlands与range之间是主动关系。故填ranging。
【39题详解】
考查名词性从句。句意：值得注意的是，已经建立了600多个湿地自然保护区和1600多个湿地公园。该句是由what引导的主语从句，what在从句中作主语，且位于句首，首字母用大写。故填What。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：今年6月1日，中国首部湿地保护法正式生效。此处用副词修饰动词，所给词specific是形容词，其副词是specifically。故填specifically。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：作为第十四届拉姆萨尔公约的主办城市，武汉拥有16.24万公顷湿地，占其总面积的18.9%。动词短语：account for...意为“(数量、比例上)占……。故填for。
【42题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：6月，武汉获得拉姆萨尔公约湿地城市认证，这是保护城市湿地生态的国际荣誉。主语Wuhan为第三人称单数形式，和谓语动词award之间是动宾关系，故用被动语态；根据该句中的时间状语In June可知，此处应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was awarded。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意：6月，武汉获得拉姆萨尔公约湿地城市认证，这是保护城市湿地生态的国际荣誉。此处用不定冠词表泛指，且international的发音以元音音素开头。故填an。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：大自然为人类的生存和发展提供了基本条件。此处应该用名词，与and后的development并列，所给词survive是动词，其名词是survival。故填survival。
【45题详解】
考查代词。句意：湿地保护是国家实现绿色发展目标的重要组成部分。此处应该用形容词性物主代词修饰名词。故填its。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你校交换生 Jim 为了更深入体验中国文化，在校园网站上发布广告寻找寄宿家庭(a homestay)。请你写一封邮件给他，内容包括：
1. 邀请 Jim 来你家寄宿;
2. 简介你们家能让 Jim 体验哪些有关中国文化的活动;
3. 其他对 Jim 的帮助;
参考词汇：calligraphy, Kung fu, cuisine
注意：1.词数 80 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
Learning you are seeking for a homestay to expand your understanding of Chinese culture
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kind regards!
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
Learning you are seeking for a homestay to expand your understanding of Chinese culture, I’m writing to sincerely invite you to stay with my family, the perfect place for you.
Guided by my father, a distinguished calligraphy teacher, you will drink in the beauty of various elegant writing styles. More importantly, you will embrace the opportunity of mastering some Chinese characters. Additionally, with my help, you will get involved in various social activities, which is the best way to get more exposure to Chinese culture and learn Chinese efficiently. What’s worth mentioning is that my mother can really cook some authentic Chinese recipes. As a consequence, you are bound to experience an entirely new taste.
Please come to stay with us. I guarantee it will never fail to be a worthy experience. Looking forward to your reply.
Kind regards!
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给交换生Jim写信，邀请他来家寄宿，并简介家中能让他体验中国文化的活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
寻找：seek for → search for/look for
卓越的，杰出的：distinguished → excellent
高雅的，优美的：elegant → graceful
机会：opportunity → chance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Guided by my father, a distinguished calligraphy teacher, you will drink in the beauty of various elegant writing styles.
拓展句：Guided by my father, who is a distinguished calligraphy teacher, you will drink in the beauty of various elegant writing styles.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Additionally, with my help, you will get involved in various social activities, which is the best way to get more exposure to Chinese culture and learn Chinese efficiently. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] What’s worth mentioning is that my mother can really cook some authentic Chinese recipes. (运用了what引导主语从句和that引导表语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I couldn’t bear it any longer! My best friend had gone for lunch with the most popular girl in class, leaving me to eat my tuna sandwich alone in the library. Worse still, during dance class, my partner, a boy, refused to hold my hand and bad mouthed me behind my back, further feeding my anger. It was, without a doubt, my worst day in school. I was hurt and mad, and looking for a target to release my anger.
When I got home from school, Mother had baked peanut butter cookies and piled them up on a plate. She even artfully decorated each one with royal icing and topped it with sugar. ”Couldn’t you have made chocolate chip “ I said moodily. ”I could have,“ she replied from the laundry room, ”but I made peanut butter ones. Eat them while they’re still hot, sweetie.“ Although I thought Mother was rather unthoughtful, I caved in and took a few bites unwillingly in the end. Later, when she pulled a grilled chicken from the oven and sang a merry tune, I somehow got annoyed again—Never mind that Mother had busied herself the whole afternoon with the cooking just to put this hot meal on the table. I wanted hamburgers.
”Nobody even likes that kind of food, Mum! Why didn’t you make hamburgers “ I complained. Mother took a deep breath, ran her fingers through her messy hair and looked into my eyes with a puzzled look. ”Sweetheart, you’ve never complained about having it before. What’s up “ she said matter-of-factly (平淡地). It was from there that all went downhill. I screamed and complained nonstop until Mother hit her limit. It was the first time that Mother had got mad at me. Nobody seemed to care about me, including my beloved mother! Ultimately, we had a shouting match in the hallway.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Unable to contain her anger, ”No dinner for you! Go to bed now!" she exploded.
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Then a thick, juicy smell of hamburgers greeted my nose.
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【答案】Para. 1:
Unable to contain her anger “No dinner for you! Go to bed now!” she exploded. It was the first time that Mother had got mad at me. Nobody seemed to care about me, including my beloved mother! My teeth were chattering, unable to utter a single word, with my hands shaking. I stormed to my bedroom, and slammed the door behind me. Lying on bed, I finally calmed down and my breathing became regular. A sharp pain of fault hit me. The more I thought about my actions, the heavier my heart felt. Then, I heard strange sounds coming from the kitchen. Puzzled, I opened my bedroom door, tiptoeing towards the kitchen.
Para. 2:
Then a thick, juicy smell of hamburgers greeted my nose. Sensing my footsteps, Mother looked up, asking tentatively, “Want some ” I took a bite guiltily, shedding regretful tears. “Mom, I’m awfully sorry for being awful to you today. I had a bad day at school. I don’t deserve this.” I apologized. “I should have guessed you’re in a tough spot, sorry, honey. I remember those growing up years.” Mother smiled and gave me a big bear hug. There was nothing like mother’s unconditional love — that night, I should have been punished; instead, Mother dished up a hearty portion of grace.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者遭遇了一系列的糟心事，回家后向妈妈发脾气，不停地尖叫，不停地抱怨，直到妈妈忍无可忍。妈妈生气了，但最后还是给作者做了作者想吃的汉堡，作者也意识到了自己的错误。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“她按捺不住怒气：‘不给你晚饭!现在去睡觉吧!’她爆发了。”可知，第一段可描写妈妈生气后，作者的内心活动。
②由第二段首句内容“接着，一股浓浓的、多汁的汉堡味扑鼻而来。”可知，第二段可描写妈妈还是给作者做了汉堡，作者非常后悔，向母亲道歉了。
2.续写线索：母亲发火——生气——查看厨房——做了汉堡——内疚——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
抑制：contain /hold back
关心：care about / concern about
感觉：sense/feel
情绪类
后悔：regretful / sorry
困难：tough /difficult
【点睛】[高分句型1] Lying on bed, I finally calmed down and my breathing became regular. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] Mom, I’m awfully sorry for being awful to you today. (运用了动名词作宾语)
听力答案：1-5 CBBCC 6-10 ACCAA 11-15 ABBAC 16-20 CAABB
