卢氏一高高二9月份月考
英语试题
说明：本次考试题满分120分，考试时间100分钟
第一部分 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
With holiday greenery, colorful lights, and outdoor fun like ice skating, winter can be a magical season. Whether looking forward to skiing or snowboarding or hoping to escape to warmer climates, you can have a good choice among the top East Coast winter destinations we recommend here.
Stowe, Vermont
Head to the town, known as the Ski Capital of the East, for skiing and other winter activities. You can also choose a car ride to the peak before dining on typical American foods. Take a break and enjoy sweet treats or beer produced here. Need a souvenir Stop into Stowe Maple Products for it.
Kennebunkport, Maine
It is perfect for a romantic or adventure-packed weekend trip. In December, the town hosts an 11-day Christmas Pre-celebration, complete with a fantastic holiday tree. You can visit the Portland Museum of Art.
Miami, Florida
Looking for an urban beach trip Head to Miami, where the weather is warm and the city offers everything from sandy beaches, eye-popping architecture to the national park. You can hike or walk through mangroves (红树林) to spot local wildlife like seals and dolphins.
Lake Placid, NY
Host of the 1931 and 1980 Winter Olympics, this classical village is still a center for winter sports. There are photographs and medals from the city’s games. Enjoy dinner with a view of the lake at the Top of the Park, which serves small plates as well as main dishes.
After making your choice, please click here to fill in the form and we’ll offer you the best plan for your dreamy holiday.
1. Which destination shows a festival atmosphere in December
A. Stowe, Vermont. B. Kennebunkport, Maine.
C. Miami, Florida. D. Lake Placid, NY.
2. Who will be most probably attracted to visit Miami
A. Nature lovers. B. Driving enthusiasts,
C. Skiers. D. Athletes.
3. What is the special feature of Lake Placid, NY
A. Its classical village. B. Its dinners with various dishes.
C. Its good view of the lake. D. Its fame for hosting world games.
B
Beatrice De Lavalette developed a passion for horse-riding when she turned 3. However, in the spring of 2016, 17-year- old De Lavalette was waiting for a flight when she got hit by a bombing at Brussels airport. Along with serious burns, De Lavalette lost both legs below the knee. Yet she said if it weren’t for the event, she wouldn’t be the person to join in the Paralympic Games（残奥会） in Tokyo.
Getting back in the saddle（马鞍） was no easy work because of her injuries. However, five months after the bombing, thanks to her courage, determination-and further treatment and training---that’s exactly where she was. “I had no muscle, I was just skin and bones, so being back on the saddle with no sense of balance was really uncomfortable. But with time, I was able to build up the muscle and work on my balance,” she said.
Unsurprisingly, De Lavalette was depressed as she tried to come to make peace with her injuries. She got lots of help and encouragement from her family, friends and the doctors, but she still couldn’t pick herself up. She cried a lot in the hospital until an unexpected visitor, her beloved horse, DeeDee, turned things around for her. “DeeDee saved my life,” Beatrice said. Adjusting to her disabled body was, in many ways, like having to learn to ride all over again. And the Paralympics offered a perfect chance to show her hard-earned skills. “I can’t change what happened, but I can still achieve my dream. As I have said many times, I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. What else is there to say There are no ‘What ifs’. I have a new life in front of me,” Beatrice said, “What’s important is that I’m alive and I feel that I will do something great with my life. ” We’d say that she already has.
4. What happened to Beatrice when she was 17
A. She learned to ride.
B. She ran into an air crash.
C. She got injured in a bombing.
D. She participated in the Paralympics.
5. What played a key role in helping Beatrice back to riding
A. Parents’ love. B. Doctors’ care. C. DeeDee’s company.
D. Friends’ encouragement.
6. What was Beatrice’s difficulty in training
A. Lack of friendship. B. Loss of balance. C. Great physical pains. D. Continuous depression.
7. What can we learn from Beatrice’s words in the last paragraph
A. Time is a good heal.
B. Hard work pays off.
C. Attitude makes a difference.
D. Failure is the mother of success.
C
Faced with a declining population and workforce, Japan has been increasingly turning to robots for help. Over the years, the robots have carried out a large number of human tasks, including building products and providing care for the elderly.
However, the robots currently being used by companies, like Walmart and Amazon, are only able to perform single, repetitive tasks, such as stacking boxes. Model-T, on the other hand, has a wider range of movement and is able to hold, pick and place objects of several different shapes and sizes into different locations, making it ideal for convenience and grocery stores, which sell a large variety of items.
Model-T robots are operated from a distant location by human “pilots” wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and special gloves, which allow them to feel the product the robot is holding in their hands and guide it to the right shelf.
The VR-controlled robots are ten times cheaper than automated robots, because they don’t require advanced programming and are easier to develop and maintain. And their easy-to-use controls require little training. Tomohiro Kano, a general manager in charge of development at FamilyMart, believes this will enable the chain to recruit workers who would typically not work in stores.
Though Model-T appears to be getting rapidly through the experiments, it is not quite ready to enter the workforce. Besides being a lot slower than humans, it is also only able to lift packaged items, and cannot get hold of things such as fruits and vegetables. The company is working to improve the weaknesses and hopes to introduce a faster, more skillful Model-T within the next two years. They believe that in addition to the stores, the robots could also be useful in hospitals, allowing doctors to do operations from remote locations.
8. What is one of the features of Model-T according to the text
A. It works much faster than humans. B. It can easily hold all kinds of objects.
C. It can be operated from a distance away. D. It is harder to produce than an automated robot.
9. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. The low price of Model-T. B. The easiness to operate Model-T.
C. The low-level programming of Model-T. D. The strict training for maintaining Model-T.
10 What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Model-T is now being massively produced.
B. Japan’s workforce will be reduced by Model-T.
C. The weaknesses of Model-T have been overcome.
D. Model-T may be used in wider fields in the future.
11. In which section of a website can we read this text
A Technology. B. Economy. C. Lifestyle. D. Environment.
D
For years, you’ve been told that stress can be deadly and is something to be avoided. Therefore, an anxious situation is often accompanied by a sense of fear. However, recent studies suggest that stress-related harmful effects on your health are not unavoidable.
One study followed 30,000 people over eight years and measured their stress levels. Those who believed that stress is harmful died at a higher rate than those who were under stress but didn’t acknowledge the so-called negative effects. The latter group was healthier, and many of them lived long, happy lives.
Stressful feelings start out in a small region of the brain that affects how people feel emotions, especially fear. The small region is very sensitive to possible threats. When it senses danger, it alerts the brain, and feelings of fear or stress can result. These feelings give people a warning message when they need to pay attention and when they need to take action. For instance, when the sight of a speeding car triggers (触发) the region to release a lightning-fast message, we know immediately to move out of the way!
Another study carried by Health psychologist Dr. McGonigal found a link between stress and the amount of sympathy people showed to others. Researchers tracked 1,000 adults, their descriptions of the level of stress in their lives and the amount of time spent helping others. With each major stressful event, such as a family tragedy or financial crisis, the risk of dying increased by 30 percent. But for the group who spent time helping others, there was no increase in stress-related deaths, even for those who had faced their own personal tragedies. According to Dr. McGonigal, “Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort. Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.”
12. What does the study in paragraph 2 suggest
A. Stress caused many deaths over eight years.
B. Stress won’t hurt you if you don’t acknowledge its presence.
C. It is not the stress but our response to it that creates problems.
D. Those without stress usually live long and happy lives.
13. What do we know about stress from paragraph 3
A. Stress is harmful to the brain.
B. Stress can cause danger.
C. Stress can be a threat to us.
D. Stress can lead to timely action.
14. What can we learn from Dr. McGonigal’s study
A. People without stress spend more time caring others.
B Stress often causes a family tragedy or financial crisis.
C. Stress can be avoided by helping others.
D. People chasing meaning in life suffer less from stress.
15. Which may be the best title for the text
A Stress Is Not Your Enemy B. Man Can Conquer Stress
C. We Need Remove Stress D. Stress Is Nearly Harmless
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。
The common cold is a virus (病毒) that influence your nose or throat, passing from one person to another by touch. Colds are very common, especially in the weak of poor health. ____16____ Yet through self-care measures, you may feel more comfortable as your body fights off the illness.
Staying humid (湿润的) can help replace water you lose from a fever. ____17____ You can drink water, juice, clear soup, or even soft drinks. Avoid coffee, teas and soft drinks which can cause dry and worsen your illness.
Studies have shown that home treatment of chicken soup can lighten sickness. Eating chicken soup as you can may help you get over your cold more quickly. You don’t have to make chicken soup on your own to get the benefits. ____18____
Throat lozenges (含片) containing sickness-preventing elements can help treat a sore throat. ____19____ Have throat lozenges every two to three hours, or according to the doctor’s directions. Keep them in your mouth until it is completely gone. Don’t try to chew them or swallow them whole in hurry.
____20____ If possible, stay home from work or school, especially if you have a fever or have taken medicines that make you sleepy. Staying home can also ensure you enough rest. Take naps during the day if you can and make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night to help your body recover.
A. The store-bought, canned kind works just as well.
B. Getting enough rest can help you recover more quickly.
C. Taking home rest can prevent you from getting a cold.
D. Chicken is available on the market and can be cooked at home.
E. Drugs that have such elements may also help to reduce physical pains.
F. Enough drinking may help you feel better and get over the cold more quickly.
G. Though there is no quick cure for it, most people won’t recover in a short time.
第二部分 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。
When things around the house stop working, people probably just throw them away. There are many ____21____ for this trend. In some areas, it’s difficult to find people who can make repairs, and ____22____ things can be expensive. Also, some small appliances are so cheap that it’s easier to ____23____ buy a new one.
Martine Postma decided there must be a better way. Her ____24____ was Repair Cafés: places where people can take damaged or torn items. There they will find tools, ____25____ and volunteer experts to help with repairs.
Postma’s first Repair Café opened in 2009 and was a huge ____26____. News of the café spread, and people began asking how they could ____27____ their own. In 2011, Postma established the Repair Café Foundation. This ____28____ organization provides guidance to those hoping to begin their own neighborhood repair group. Today, there are roughly 2,000 Repair cafés around the world. Everything is free, but donations are greatly ____29____.
The cafés not only provide help with repairs, they also ____30____ community ties. Postma has often heard visitors say, “This is the kind of world I want to ____31____!” In addition, valuable ____32____ is passed along and preserved.
In an interview, Postma described how ____33____ it is watching people who really want to help one another. Postma summed up the ____34____ of Repair Cafés best in the following words: “Everyone is a/an ____35____ and a receiver.”
21. A. benefits B. chances C. reasons D. goals
22. A. throwing B. buying C. making D. fixing
23. A. just B. even C. ever D. seldom
24. A. achievement B. solution C. curiosity D. result
25. A. resources B. money C. chances D. rooms
26. A. luck B. fame C. success D. attempt
27. A. buy B. start C. make D. find
28. A. nonprofit B. business C. culture D. chain
29. A. responded B. suggested C. appreciated D. refused
30. A. test B. strengthen C. build D. earn
31. A. praise B. pass by C. live in D. discover
32. A. knowledge B. lesson C. habit D. instruction
33. A. exciting B. tiring C. surprising D. embarrassing
34. A. custom B. mission C. journey D. experience
35. A. host B. owner C. organizer D. giver
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。
Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s ____36____ (nature) resources for future generations.
The first Earth Day ____37____ (celebrate) on April 22, 1970. Environmental activism during the 1960s inspired Gaylord Nelson, a US official from Wisconsin, to create a national celebration uniting the environmental movement. ____38____ the help of Denis Hayes, a graduate student at Harvard University, Nelson organized the first Earth Day, ____39____ (educate) participants (参与者) on the importance of environmental conservation. ____40____ (attend) by 20 million people across the United States, the event strengthened support for making laws.
In 1990, Hayes organized a global Earth Day, ____41____ was observed by some 200 million people in more than 140 ____42____ (country). Since then, Earth Day has been international.
By the early 21st century, Earth Day’s many activities included raising awareness of a number of growing environmental concerns, ____43____ (especial) the threat of global warming and the need for clean, renewable energy sources.
The theme for Earth Day 2023 is “Invest (投资) in Our Planet”. This year’s theme is designed ____44____ (persuade) businesses, governments, and citizens around the world of the need to invest in our planet to improve our environment and give our descendants ____45____ better and safer future.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分4 0 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假设你是正在英国留学的李华，你写信邀请自己的英国同学 Julie 来唐人街(China Town)体验中国文化周( Chinese Culture Week)。内容包括：
(1)中国文化周的时间、地点；
(2)中国文化周的活动项目(学写中国字，欣赏中国画等)；
(3)期待回复。
注意：(1)词数 100 词左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：中国字 Chinese characters;中国画 Chinese paintings
Dear Julie,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整故事，续写短文的词数为 150 左右。
Amy is good at making pies, which got her hired at the Good Times restaurant months ago. And she was often regarded as the best worker there. Recently, she became the supervisor at the restaurant. She was kind and friendly to all the other workers and the customers.
One morning, Amy was taking orders when she overheard a conversation. “What you did there was great, Mason! It was hard to carry the old lady safely out of the fire. For a moment, I thought you were gone, my friend,” one man said. To this, the other man replied, “Yeah, it was difficult, but that’s our job. And you were the hero today, Gordon. You carried that girl on your shoulder and her dog in your hand. It’s going to be on the front page tomorrow, I’m telling you.”
From their clothing and conversation, Amy knew they were firefighters. And she quickly realized that they had been talking about the previous night’s fire at the old motel on the other end of the road. Then the man named Gordon continued, “I don’t care about being in the papers. The little girl and her dog reminded me of my own daughter. She’s constantly asking for a dog, too.” Amy was moved by the courage and sincerity of the two men. She wanted to show her appreciation for their selfless service.
Paragraph 1:
“How about helping pay for their meal ” she wondered.
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Paragraph 2:
Then she went to the cashier and secretly paid for their meal.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________卢氏一高高二9月份月考
英语试题
说明：本次考试题满分120分，考试时间100分钟
第一部分 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
With holiday greenery, colorful lights, and outdoor fun like ice skating, winter can be a magical season. Whether looking forward to skiing or snowboarding or hoping to escape to warmer climates, you can have a good choice among the top East Coast winter destinations we recommend here.
Stowe, Vermont
Head to the town, known as the Ski Capital of the East, for skiing and other winter activities. You can also choose a car ride to the peak before dining on typical American foods. Take a break and enjoy sweet treats or beer produced here. Need a souvenir Stop into Stowe Maple Products for it.
Kennebunkport, Maine
It is perfect for a romantic or adventure-packed weekend trip. In December, the town hosts an 11-day Christmas Pre-celebration, complete with a fantastic holiday tree. You can visit the Portland Museum of Art.
Miami, Florida
Looking for an urban beach trip Head to Miami, where the weather is warm and the city offers everything from sandy beaches, eye-popping architecture to the national park. You can hike or walk through mangroves (红树林) to spot local wildlife like seals and dolphins.
Lake Placid, NY
Host of the 1931 and 1980 Winter Olympics, this classical village is still a center for winter sports. There are photographs and medals from the city’s games. Enjoy dinner with a view of the lake at the Top of the Park, which serves small plates as well as main dishes.
After making your choice, please click here to fill in the form and we’ll offer you the best plan for your dreamy holiday.
1. Which destination shows a festival atmosphere in December
A. Stowe, Vermont. B. Kennebunkport, Maine.
C. Miami, Florida. D. Lake Placid, NY.
2. Who will be most probably attracted to visit Miami
A. Nature lovers. B. Driving enthusiasts,
C. Skiers. D. Athletes.
3. What is the special feature of Lake Placid, NY
A Its classical village. B. Its dinners with various dishes.
C. Its good view of the lake. D. Its fame for hosting world games.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要推荐了几个冬季旅行目的地的基本情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kennebunkport, Maine部分“In December, the town hosts an 11-day Christmas Pre-celebration, complete with a fantastic holiday tree.”（12月，该镇将举办为期11天的圣诞节前庆祝活动，并配有一棵奇妙的圣诞树。）可知，在缅因州的Kennebunkport,12月有圣诞节前庆祝活动，并配有奇妙的圣诞树，有节日气氛。故选B项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Miami, Florida部分“You can hike or walk through mangroves(红树林) to spot local wildlife like seals and dolphins.”（你可以徒步或步行穿过红树林，看到当地的野生动物，如海豹和海豚。）可知，在迈阿密可以享受自然风光，所以自然爱好者可能会被迈阿密吸引。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Lake Placid, NY部分“Host of the 1931 and 1980 Winter Olympics, this classical village is still a center for winter sports. There are photographs and medals from the city’s games.”（作为1931年和1980年冬奥会的东道主，这个经典的村庄仍然是冬季运动的中心。这里有该市奥运会的照片和奖牌。）可知，纽约的Lake Placid因主办奥运会而闻名，奥运会是世界性运动，即它因举办世界性运动闻名。故选D项。
B
Beatrice De Lavalette developed a passion for horse-riding when she turned 3. However, in the spring of 2016, 17-year- old De Lavalette was waiting for a flight when she got hit by a bombing at Brussels airport. Along with serious burns, De Lavalette lost both legs below the knee. Yet she said if it weren’t for the event, she wouldn’t be the person to join in the Paralympic Games（残奥会） in Tokyo.
Getting back in the saddle（马鞍） was no easy work because of her injuries. However, five months after the bombing, thanks to her courage, determination-and further treatment and training---that’s exactly where she was. “I had no muscle, I was just skin and bones, so being back on the saddle with no sense of balance was really uncomfortable. But with time, I was able to build up the muscle and work on my balance,” she said.
Unsurprisingly, De Lavalette was depressed as she tried to come to make peace with her injuries. She got lots of help and encouragement from her family, friends and the doctors, but she still couldn’t pick herself up. She cried a lot in the hospital until an unexpected visitor, her beloved horse, DeeDee, turned things around for her. “DeeDee saved my life,” Beatrice said. Adjusting to her disabled body was, in many ways, like having to learn to ride all over again. And the Paralympics offered a perfect chance to show her hard-earned skills. “I can’t change what happened, but I can still achieve my dream. As I have said many times, I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. What else is there to say There are no ‘What ifs’. I have a new life in front of me,” Beatrice said, “What’s important is that I’m alive and I feel that I will do something great with my life. ” We’d say that she already has.
4. What happened to Beatrice when she was 17
A. She learned to ride.
B. She ran into an air crash.
C She got injured in a bombing.
D. She participated in the Paralympics.
5. What played a key role in helping Beatrice back to riding
A. Parents’ love. B. Doctors’ care. C. DeeDee’s company.
D. Friends’ encouragement.
6. What was Beatrice’s difficulty in training
A. Lack of friendship. B. Loss of balance. C. Great physical pains. D. Continuous depression.
7. What can we learn from Beatrice’s words in the last paragraph
A. Time is a good heal.
B. Hard work pays off.
C. Attitude makes a difference.
D. Failure is the mother of success.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Beatrice De Lavalette在17岁时在爆炸中受伤，但通过自己的勇气与努力和她的心爱的马DeeDee的陪伴使她渐渐好转。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“However, in the spring of 2016, 17-year- old De Lavalette was waiting for a flight when she got hit by a bombing at Brussels airport.（然而，2016年春天，17岁的De Lavalette在布鲁塞尔机场等待航班时被炸弹击中。）”可知，Beatrice 17岁时在一次爆炸中受伤。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“She cried a lot in the hospital until an unexpected visitor, her beloved horse, DeeDee, turned things around for her. “DeeDee saved my life,” Beatrice said. Adjusting to her disabled body was, in many ways, like having to learn to ride all over again.（她在医院里哭得很伤心，直到一位不速之客，她心爱的马，DeeDee，为她扭转了局面。“DeeDee救了我的命，” Beatrice说。从很多方面来说，适应残疾的身体就像重新学会骑马一样。）”可知，是DeeDee的陪伴在帮助Beatrice重新骑马的过程中起了关键作用。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段Beatrice说的话“I had no muscle, I was just skin and bones, so being back on the saddle with no sense of balance was really uncomfortable.（我没有肌肉，只有皮包骨头，所以在没有平衡感的情况下回到马鞍上真的很不舒服。）”可知，Beatrice在训练中的困难是失去平衡。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“I can’t change what happened, but I can still achieve my dream.（我不能改变已经发生的事情，但我仍然可以实现我的梦想。）”可知，从最后一段Beatrice的话中我们可以推断出：态度决定成败。故选C。
C
Faced with a declining population and workforce, Japan has been increasingly turning to robots for help. Over the years, the robots have carried out a large number of human tasks, including building products and providing care for the elderly.
However, the robots currently being used by companies, like Walmart and Amazon, are only able to perform single, repetitive tasks, such as stacking boxes. Model-T, on the other hand, has a wider range of movement and is able to hold, pick and place objects of several different shapes and sizes into different locations, making it ideal for convenience and grocery stores, which sell a large variety of items.
Model-T robots are operated from a distant location by human “pilots” wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and special gloves, which allow them to feel the product the robot is holding in their hands and guide it to the right shelf.
The VR-controlled robots are ten times cheaper than automated robots, because they don’t require advanced programming and are easier to develop and maintain. And their easy-to-use controls require little training. Tomohiro Kano, a general manager in charge of development at FamilyMart, believes this will enable the chain to recruit workers who would typically not work in stores.
Though Model-T appears to be getting rapidly through the experiments, it is not quite ready to enter the workforce. Besides being a lot slower than humans, it is also only able to lift packaged items, and cannot get hold of things such as fruits and vegetables. The company is working to improve the weaknesses and hopes to introduce a faster, more skillful Model-T within the next two years. They believe that in addition to the stores, the robots could also be useful in hospitals, allowing doctors to do operations from remote locations.
8. What is one of the features of Model-T according to the text
A. It works much faster than humans. B. It can easily hold all kinds of objects.
C. It can be operated from a distance away. D. It is harder to produce than an automated robot.
9. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. The low price of Model-T. B. The easiness to operate Model-T.
C. The low-level programming of Model-T. D. The strict training for maintaining Model-T.
10. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Model-T is now being massively produced.
B. Japan’s workforce will be reduced by Model-T.
C. The weaknesses of Model-T have been overcome.
D. Model-T may be used in wider fields in the future.
11. In which section of a website can we read this text
A. Technology. B. Economy. C. Lifestyle. D. Environment.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了日本发明的一款名为“Model-T”的机器人，它拥有更大的移动范围，使其成为便利店和杂货店的理想选择。文章介绍了这种机器人的操作方式以及未来可能应用的领域。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Model-T robots are operated from a distant location by human “pilots” wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and special gloves, which allow them to feel the product the robot is holding in their hands and guide it to the right shelf.( Model-T机器人由戴着虚拟现实头盔和特殊手套的人类“飞行员”在远处操作，这些“飞行员”可以感受到机器人手中拿着的产品，并将其引导到正确的货架上)”可知，Model-T的特点之一是可以远距离操作。故选C。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词上文“And their easy-to-use controls require little training.(而且它们易于操作的控制方式不需要多少培训)”可知，划线词所在句意思是：FamilyMart负责发展的总经理Tomohiro Kano认为，Model-T易于操作的特点将使连锁店能够招募到通常不在门店工作的工人。即this指的是“Model-T易于操作”。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“They believe that in addition to the stores, the robots could also be useful in hospitals, allowing doctors to do operations from remote locations.(他们认为，除了商店，这种机器人也可以在医院中发挥作用，让医生可以远距离做手术)”可推知，在未来Model-T可能有更广泛的应用。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“However, the robots currently being used by companies, like Walmart and Amazon, are only able to perform single, repetitive tasks, such as stacking boxes. Model-T, on the other hand, has a wider range of movement and is able to hold, pick and place objects of several different shapes and sizes into different locations, making it ideal for convenience and grocery stores, which sell a large variety of items.(然而，沃尔玛和亚马逊等公司目前使用的机器人只能完成单一的、重复性的任务，比如堆放箱子。另一方面，Model-T拥有更大的移动范围，能够将不同形状和大小的物体放置在不同的位置，使其成为便利店和杂货店的理想选择，这些商店销售各种各样的商品)”结合文章主要介绍了日本发明的一款名为“Model-T”的机器人，它拥有更大的移动范围，使其成为便利店和杂货店的理想选择。文章介绍了这种机器人的操作方式以及未来可能应用的领域。可推知，文章可能选自网站的“科技”部分。故选A。
D
For years, you’ve been told that stress can be deadly and is something to be avoided. Therefore, an anxious situation is often accompanied by a sense of fear. However, recent studies suggest that stress-related harmful effects on your health are not unavoidable.
One study followed 30,000 people over eight years and measured their stress levels. Those who believed that stress is harmful died at a higher rate than those who were under stress but didn’t acknowledge the so-called negative effects. The latter group was healthier, and many of them lived long, happy lives.
Stressful feelings start out in a small region of the brain that affects how people feel emotions, especially fear. The small region is very sensitive to possible threats. When it senses danger, it alerts the brain, and feelings of fear or stress can result. These feelings give people a warning message when they need to pay attention and when they need to take action. For instance, when the sight of a speeding car triggers (触发) the region to release a lightning-fast message, we know immediately to move out of the way!
Another study carried by Health psychologist Dr. McGonigal found a link between stress and the amount of sympathy people showed to others. Researchers tracked 1,000 adults, their descriptions of the level of stress in their lives and the amount of time spent helping others. With each major stressful event, such as a family tragedy or financial crisis, the risk of dying increased by 30 percent. But for the group who spent time helping others, there was no increase in stress-related deaths, even for those who had faced their own personal tragedies. According to Dr. McGonigal, “Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort. Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.”
12. What does the study in paragraph 2 suggest
A. Stress caused many deaths over eight years.
B. Stress won’t hurt you if you don’t acknowledge its presence.
C. It is not the stress but our response to it that creates problems.
D. Those without stress usually live long and happy lives.
13. What do we know about stress from paragraph 3
A. Stress is harmful to the brain.
B. Stress can cause danger.
C. Stress can be a threat to us.
D. Stress can lead to timely action.
14. What can we learn from Dr. McGonigal’s study
A. People without stress spend more time caring others.
B. Stress often causes a family tragedy or financial crisis.
C. Stress can be avoided by helping others.
D. People chasing meaning in life suffer less from stress.
15. Which may be the best title for the text
A. Stress Is Not Your Enemy B. Man Can Conquer Stress
C. We Need Remove Stress D. Stress Is Nearly Harmless
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文通过科学研究得出压力本身不会给我们带来问题，我们对压力的态度影响了生活。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“One study followed 30,000 people over eight years and measured their stress levels. Those who believed that stress is harmful died at a higher rate than those who were under stress but didn’t acknowledge the so-called negative effects. The latter group was healthier, and many of them lived long, happy lives.(一项研究对30000人进行了为期八年的跟踪调查，并测量了他们的压力水平。那些认为压力有害的人的死亡率高于那些处于压力下，但不承认所谓的有负面影响的人。后一组人更健康，他们中的许多人生活幸福且长寿)”可知，死亡率高的测试组中的人们认为压力有害，另一组则不认为压力有不良影响，由测试的研究结果可见，造成问题的不是压力，而是我们对压力的态度。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“When it senses danger, it alerts the brain, and feelings of fear or stress can result. These feelings give people a warning message when they need to pay attention and when they need to take action. For instance, when the sight of a speeding car triggers (触发) the region to release a lightning-fast message, we know immediately to move out of the way!(当它感觉到危险时，它会提醒大脑，从而产生恐惧或压力的感觉。当人们需要注意和采取行动时，这些感觉会给他们一个警告信息。例如，当看到一辆超速行驶的汽车时，该区域会快速地释放出信号，我们立即知道要让开！)”可知，压力感(feelings of stress)会给人们发出信息，从而让人做出应变，及时采取行动。故选D。
14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“With each major stressful event, such as a family tragedy or financial crisis, the risk of dying increased by 30 percent. But for the group who spent time helping others, there was no increase in stress-related deaths, even for those who had faced their own personal tragedies.(每发生一次重大压力事件，如家庭悲剧或金融危机，死亡风险都会增加30%。但对于那些花时间帮助他人的人来说，与压力相关的死亡人数没有增加，即使是那些曾经经历过个人悲剧的人)”及“Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort.(追求生活的意义比避免生活中的不幸对你的健康更好)”可知，追求生活意义的人承受的压力更小。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。本文通过科学研究得出压力本身不会给我们带来问题，我们对压力的态度影响了生活，结合最后一句“Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.(追求在生活中创造意义的东西，然后相信自己能够处理随之而来的压力)”可知，“Stress Is Not Your Enemy (压力不是你的敌人)”适合作为本文的标题。故选A。
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。
The common cold is a virus (病毒) that influence your nose or throat, passing from one person to another by touch. Colds are very common, especially in the weak of poor health. ____16____ Yet through self-care measures, you may feel more comfortable as your body fights off the illness.
Staying humid (湿润的) can help replace water you lose from a fever. ____17____ You can drink water, juice, clear soup, or even soft drinks. Avoid coffee, teas and soft drinks which can cause dry and worsen your illness.
Studies have shown that home treatment of chicken soup can lighten sickness Eating chicken soup as you can may help you get over your cold more quickly. You don’t have to make chicken soup on your own to get the benefits. ____18____
Throat lozenges (含片) containing sickness-preventing elements can help treat a sore throat. ____19____ Have throat lozenges every two to three hours, or according to the doctor’s directions. Keep them in your mouth until it is completely gone. Don’t try to chew them or swallow them whole in hurry.
____20____ If possible, stay home from work or school, especially if you have a fever or have taken medicines that make you sleepy. Staying home can also ensure you enough rest. Take naps during the day if you can and make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night to help your body recover.
A. The store-bought, canned kind works just as well.
B. Getting enough rest can help you recover more quickly.
C. Taking home rest can prevent you from getting a cold.
D. Chicken is available on the market and can be cooked at home.
E. Drugs that have such elements may also help to reduce physical pains.
F. Enough drinking may help you feel better and get over the cold more quickly.
G. Though there is no quick cure for it, most people won’t recover in a short time.
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了感冒时的自我护理措施。
【16题详解】
下文“Yet through self-care measures, you may feel more comfortable as your body fights off the illness.(然而，通过自我护理措施，当你的身体战胜疾病时，你可能会感到更舒适)”说明如果感冒后康复，你可能会感觉更舒适，根据句中Yet表示转折可知，空处可描述感冒的不便之处，G项“虽然没有快速的治疗方法，但大多数人不会在短时间内康复。”符合题意。故选G。
【17题详解】
上文“Staying humid (湿润的) can help replace water you lose from a fever.(保持潮湿有助于补充因发烧而流失的水分)”说明感冒时需要补充水分，F项“足够的饮水可以帮助你感觉更好，更快地摆脱感冒。”符合题意。故选F。
【18题详解】
上文“You don’t have to make chicken soup on your own to get the benefits.(你不必自己做鸡汤就能得到好处)”说明并不一定需要自己做鸡汤，所以空处应说明买来的也可以，A项“商店里买的罐装食品也同样有效。”符合题意。故选A。
【19题详解】
上文“Throat lozenges (含片) containing sickness-preventing elements can help treat a sore throat.(含有防病成分的咽喉含片有助于治疗咽喉痛)”说明含有防病成分的咽喉含片会缓解咽喉痛，E项“含有这些成分的药物也有助于减轻身体疼痛。”进一步说明它的作用，符合题意。故选E。
【20题详解】
下文“Staying home can also ensure you enough rest. Take naps during the day if you can and make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night to help your body recover.(待在家里也能保证你有足够的休息。如果可以的话，白天小睡一会儿，确保每晚至少睡8小时，以帮助身体恢复)”说明待在家里能够保证你有足够的休息，帮助身体恢复。由此可知，本段主要说明感冒时充分休息能够帮助恢复，B项“充分休息可以帮助你更快地恢复。”符合题意。故选B。
第二部分 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。
When things around the house stop working, people probably just throw them away. There are many ____21____ for this trend. In some areas, it’s difficult to find people who can make repairs, and ____22____ things can be expensive. Also, some small appliances are so cheap that it’s easier to ____23____ buy a new one.
Martine Postma decided there must be a better way. Her ____24____ was Repair Cafés: places where people can take damaged or torn items. There they will find tools, ____25____ and volunteer experts to help with repairs.
Postma’s first Repair Café opened in 2009 and was a huge ____26____. News of the café spread, and people began asking how they could ____27____ their own. In 2011, Postma established the Repair Café Foundation. This ____28____ organization provides guidance to those hoping to begin their own neighborhood repair group. Today, there are roughly 2,000 Repair cafés around the world. Everything is free, but donations are greatly ____29____.
The cafés not only provide help with repairs, they also ____30____ community ties. Postma has often heard visitors say, “This is the kind of world I want to ____31____!” In addition, valuable ____32____ is passed along and preserved.
In an interview, Postma described how ____33____ it is watching people who really want to help one another. Postma summed up the ____34____ of Repair Cafés best in the following words: “Everyone is a/an ____35____ and a receiver.”
21. A. benefits B. chances C. reasons D. goals
22. A. throwing B. buying C. making D. fixing
23. A. just B. even C. ever D. seldom
24. A. achievement B. solution C. curiosity D. result
25. A. resources B. money C. chances D. rooms
26. A. luck B. fame C. success D. attempt
27. A. buy B. start C. make D. find
28. A. nonprofit B. business C. culture D. chain
29. A. responded B. suggested C. appreciated D. refused
30. A. test B. strengthen C. build D. earn
31. A. praise B. pass by C. live in D. discover
32. A. knowledge B. lesson C. habit D. instruction
33. A. exciting B. tiring C. surprising D. embarrassing
34. A. custom B. mission C. journey D. experience
35. A. host B. owner C. organizer D. giver
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了Martine Postma开了一家维修咖啡馆，免费为需要维修物品的人们提供工具物资等，这样的方式有效的加深了社区间的联系。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种趋势有很多原因。A. benefits益处；B. chances机会；C. reasons原因；D. goals目标。根据后文可知，多种原因造就了前文所述的“当家里东西不能用时，就直接扔掉”这样的情况。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一些地区，很难找到会修理的人，而且修理费可能很贵。A. throwing扔；B. buying买；C. making制作；D. fixing修理。根据前半句中的提示“make repairs”可知，此处表示“维修” 起来很贵。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：此外，一些小家电非常便宜，买一台新的简单多了。A. just只是，仅仅；B. even甚至；C. ever曾经；D. seldom很少。根据“Also, some small appliances are so cheap ”可知，小家电很便宜，损坏后直接买新的更方便。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的解决方法是维修咖啡馆：人们可以将损坏或破损物品带去的地方。A. achievement成就；B. solution解决方法；C. curiosity好奇心；D. result结果。根据前文提示词“a better way”可知，此处指Postma想到的方法。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那里，他们能找到工具、资源和志愿的维修行家来帮助修理。A. resources资源；B. money金钱；C. chances机会；D. rooms房间。根据后文的“help with repairs”可知，他们能找到工具、资源和志愿的维修行家来帮助修理。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Postma的第一家维修咖啡馆于2009年开业，取得了巨大成功。A. luck幸运；B. fame名声；C. success成功；D. attempt尝试。根据后文“News of the café spread”可知，这个维修咖啡馆开得很成功。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这家咖啡馆的消息传开了，人们开始问他们怎样才能自己开维修咖啡馆。A. buy买；B. start开办；C. make制作；D. find发现。根据后文“those hoping to begin their own neighborhood repair group”中的提示词begin可知，此处表示“开办”。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查形容词和名词词义辨析。句意：这个非营利组织为那些希望成立自己的社区修复组织的人提供指导。A. nonprofit非盈利的；B. business商业；C. culture文化；D. chain连锁。根据后文“Everything is free”可知，这是一个非盈利组织。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一切都是免费的，但也非常感谢捐赠。A. responded回应；B. suggested建议； C. appreciated感激；D. refused拒绝。根据but可知，什么都是免费的，但是如果捐赠的话，也十分感谢。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：咖啡馆不仅提供维修服务，还加强了社区联系。A. test测试；B. strengthen加强；C. build修建；D. earn赚取。根据后文访客的话可知，咖啡馆加深了社区间的关系。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词和动词短语辨析。句意：这就是我想要生活的世界！A. praise赞扬；B. pass by路过；C. live in住在；居住于；D. discover发现。根据前文可知咖啡馆加深了社区人们之间的联系，这正是人人想居住社区环境。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：此外，有价值的知识也被传递和保存。A. knowledge知识；B. lesson课程；C. habit习惯；D. instruction指南。根据“passed along and preserved”可知，“knowledge知识”符合句意。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一次采访中，Postma描述了看到人们真正的互相帮助是多么地令人激动。A. exciting令人激动的；B. tiring令人困倦的；C. surprising令人吃惊的；D. embarrassing令人尴尬的。根据后文可知，Postma看到大家真诚地互相帮助，感到很激动。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Postma用下面的话总结了维修咖啡馆的使命：“每个人都是给予者和接受者。”A. custom风俗；B. mission使命；C. journey旅程；D. experience经验。根据后文“每个人都是给予者和接受者”可知，付出与回报是维修咖啡馆的使命。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Postma用下面的话总结了维修咖啡馆的使命：“每个人都是给予者和接受者。”A. host主人；B. owner物主；C. organizer组织者；D. giver给予者。根据提示词receiver可知，“给予者”符合句意。故选D。
【点睛】
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。
Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s ____36____ (nature) resources for future generations.
The first Earth Day ____37____ (celebrate) on April 22, 1970. Environmental activism during the 1960s inspired Gaylord Nelson, a US official from Wisconsin, to create a national celebration uniting the environmental movement. ____38____ the help of Denis Hayes, a graduate student at Harvard University, Nelson organized the first Earth Day, ____39____ (educate) participants (参与者) on the importance of environmental conservation. ____40____ (attend) by 20 million people across the United States, the event strengthened support for making laws.
In 1990, Hayes organized a global Earth Day, ____41____ was observed by some 200 million people in more than 140 ____42____ (country). Since then, Earth Day has been international.
By the early 21st century, Earth Day’s many activities included raising awareness of a number of growing environmental concerns, ____43____ (especial) the threat of global warming and the need for clean, renewable energy sources.
The theme for Earth Day 2023 is “Invest (投资) in Our Planet”. This year’s theme is designed ____44____ (persuade) businesses, governments, and citizens around the world of the need to invest in our planet to improve our environment and give our descendants ____45____ better and safer future.
【答案】36. natural
37. was celebrated
38. With 39. educating
40. Attended
41. which 42. countries
43. especially
44. to persuade
45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了地球日的历史和庆祝活动。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：地球日是一年一度的庆祝活动，旨在表彰环境运动的成就，并提高人们为子孙后代保护地球自然资源的意识。修饰名词resources，应用形容词natural作定语，故填natural。
【37题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：1970年4月22日是第一个地球日。句子是描述过去发生的事情，且主语The first Earth Day和谓语动词celebrate之间是被动关系，故用一般过去时的被动语态，主语表示单数意义，be动词用was，故填was celebrated。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：在哈佛大学研究生Denis Hayes的帮助下，Nelson组织了第一个地球日，教育参与者保护环境的重要性。with the help of sb.在某人的帮助下，固定短语，首字母应大写，故填With。
【39题详解】
考查现在分词。句意同上。非谓语动词educate和逻辑主语Nelson之间是主谓关系，应用现在分词表主动作状语，故填educating。
【40题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：美国各地有2000万人参加了这次活动，加强了对立法的支持。非谓语动词attend和逻辑主语the event是动宾关系，应用过去分词表被动作状语，首字母应大写，故填Attended。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：1990年，Hayes组织了全球地球日活动，140多个国家约2亿人参加了这一活动。分析句子可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是a global Earth Day，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which，故填which。
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意同上。country国家，是可数名词，由“140”可知应用复数形式，故填countries。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：到21世纪初，地球日的许多活动包括提高人们对一些日益严重的环境问题的认识，特别是全球变暖的威胁和对清洁可再生能源的需求。此处指“尤其是”，表示强调，应用副词especially作状语，故填especially。
【44题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：今年的主题旨在说服世界各地的企业、政府和公民，有必要投资于我们的地球，以改善我们的环境，给我们的后代一个更美好、更安全的未来。be designed to do sth.被设计用于，目的是，此处应用动词不定式作目的状语，故填to persuade。
【45题详解】
考查不定冠词。句意同上。此处指“一个更好的、更安全的未来”，better以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a表示泛指，故填a。
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分4 0 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假设你是正在英国留学的李华，你写信邀请自己的英国同学 Julie 来唐人街(China Town)体验中国文化周( Chinese Culture Week)。内容包括：
(1)中国文化周的时间、地点；
(2)中国文化周的活动项目(学写中国字，欣赏中国画等)；
(3)期待回复。
注意：(1)词数 100 词左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：中国字 Chinese characters;中国画 Chinese paintings
Dear Julie,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Julie,
Knowing that you have a passion for Chinese culture, I’m writing to invite you to participate in Chinese Culture Week.
Here is some detailed information. As planned, it will be held in Chinatown and last for a week. First of all, it’s said that there will be a wide range of activities, during which you are capable of learning to write Chinese characters. What’s more, you will have a chance to admire Chinese paintings. Not only can it help you gain some insight into traditional Chinese culture, but also it can enrich your life. This is such a golden opportunity you can’t miss.
I do hope you can accept my invitation. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假设你是正在英国留学的李华，你写信邀请自己的英国同学 Julie 来唐人街(China Town)体验中国文化周( Chinese Culture Week)。
【详解】1.词汇积累
对……充满热情：have a passion for→be enthusiastic about
参加：participate in→attend
传统的：traditional→conventional
各种各样：a wide range of→various
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：As planned, it will be held in Chinatown and last for a week.
拓展句：As planned, it will be held in Chinatown, which will last for a week.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Knowing that you have a passion for Chinese culture, I’m writing to invite you to participate in Chinese Culture Week. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] I do hope you can accept my invitation. (运用了do进行强调)
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事，续写短文的词数为 150 左右。
Amy is good at making pies, which got her hired at the Good Times restaurant months ago. And she was often regarded as the best worker there. Recently, she became the supervisor at the restaurant. She was kind and friendly to all the other workers and the customers.
One morning, Amy was taking orders when she overheard a conversation. “What you did there was great, Mason! It was hard to carry the old lady safely out of the fire. For a moment, I thought you were gone, my friend,” one man said. To this, the other man replied, “Yeah, it was difficult, but that’s our job. And you were the hero today, Gordon. You carried that girl on your shoulder and her dog in your hand. It’s going to be on the front page tomorrow, I’m telling you.”
From their clothing and conversation, Amy knew they were firefighters. And she quickly realized that they had been talking about the previous night’s fire at the old motel on the other end of the road. Then the man named Gordon continued, “I don’t care about being in the papers. The little girl and her dog reminded me of my own daughter. She’s constantly asking for a dog, too.” Amy was moved by the courage and sincerity of the two men. She wanted to show her appreciation for their selfless service.
Paragraph 1:
“How about helping pay for their meal ” she wondered.
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Then she went to the cashier and secretly paid for their meal.
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【答案】 “How about helping pay for their meal ” she wondered. After taking the order, Amy sat down at a table, got out of a pen and a piece of paper and wrote on the paper, “You are my hero; you are the hero of the city. You are always thinking of others, often risking your life to help others. What I can do for you today is nothing compared to what you did last night. I want to express my appreciation to all of you for your heroic conduct.” Having finished writing the note, Amy got up from the table, glancing at the two firefighters with admiration.
Then she went to the cashier and secretly paid for their meal. She asked the cashier not to tell them who had paid for their meal but just give them the note. About half an hour later, the two firefighters finished their meal and went to the cashier to pay for their meal. But they were told that someone had already paid for them. The firefighters looked at the cashier in surprise. The cashier handed them the note. Looking at the note, the firefighters knew what had happened. “Please convey our thanks to this kind person,” said the firefighters. After saying this, they left the restaurant.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。艾米是一家餐厅的主管，一天她偶然听到两个消防队员的对话，知道他们就是在前一天晚上的大火中救人的英雄。于是艾米决定为他们买单，并给他们留字条来表达对他们的敬佩之情。消防队员知道后也请收银员转达他们的谢意。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“‘帮他们付饭钱怎么样 ’她想。”可知，第一段可描写艾米想为消防队员买单并表达对消防队员的敬佩之情。
②由第二段首句内容“然后她走到收银台，偷偷地付了钱。”可知，第二段可描写消防队员去买单时被告知已经有人为他们买单了；通过艾米留字条，消防队员知道了一切，并请收银员转达他们的谢意。
2.续写线索：听到消防队员的对话——知道了他们的英勇行为——决定为他们买单——写字条表达敬佩之情——为他们买单——消防队员表达感谢
3.词汇激活
行为类
①站起：get up/rise
②瞥一眼：glance/glimpse
③发生：happen/occur
情绪类
①感谢：appreciation/gratitude
②惊讶地：in surprise/surprisedly
【点睛】[高分句型1]What I can do for you today is nothing compared to what you did last night.（运用了两个what从句，第一个作主语，第二个作宾语）
[高分句型2]Having finished writing the note, Amy got up from the table, glancing at the two firefighters with admiration.（having finished现在分词的完成时作时间状语；glancing现在分词作伴随状语）
[高分句型3]But they were told that someone had already paid for them. （运用了that引导的宾语从句）
