2023~2024学年度上学期六校高二期末联考试卷
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册~选择性必修第二册。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who is the woman speaking to
A. Mr. Paxton. B. Mr. Brown. C. Mr. White.
2. What does the man mean
A. He enjoys trying new things. B. He doesn’t like making cakes.
C. He is fond of eating cakes.
3. Where will the speakers meet
A. At the amusement park.
B. Beside the shopping mall.
C. Next to the hamburger truck.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s brother. B. A music school. C. The woman’s talent.
5. What is the woman going to do
A. Meet a new friend. B. Go to the movies with Harry. C. Introduce someone to the man.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Tony do
A. Watch a film. B. Do housework. C. Finish his schoolwork.
7. Where does the conversation take place
A At home. B. In a cinema. C. In a classroom.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman say about Prof. Millers
A. He is inexperienced.
B. His class is interesting.
C. He spent a year in another school.
9. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Worried. B. Uninterested. C. Grateful.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Schoolmates. C. Mother and son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the woman call the man
A. To make an invitation. B. To discuss a new plan. C. To ask for information.
12. How much will the woman save if she rents the microbus
A. 60 yuan. B. 240 yuan. C. 300 yuan.
13. What do we know about the woman
A. She fails to make the reservation.
B. She has her friends’ flight information.
C. She is familiar with the airport shuttle service.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man want to do
A. Check in. B. Re book the room. C. Confirm a reservation.
15. When does the man check into the hotel
A. On Dec.16. B. On Dec.17. C. On Dec.18.
16. Who is Charles Smith
A. The man’s boss. B. The man’s brother. C. The man’s secretary.
17. What does the man probably think of the woman’s service
A. Just so-so. B. Satisfactory. C. Disappointing.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the problem with the speaker
A. He can’t find his textbook.
B. He can’t finish his homework.
C. He has a hard time learning physics.
19. How does the speaker deal with his problem
A. By reading more books. B. By joining a study group. C. By turning to his teacher.
20. What can we learn according to the speaker
A. He can’t find his textbook.
B. He can’t finish his homework.
C. He has a hard time learning physics.
19 How does the speaker deal with his problem
A. By reading more books. B. By joining a study group. C. By turning to his teacher.
20. What can we learn according to the speaker
A. Most of the other students find the erhu easy.
B. The speaker’s classmates don’t like the erhu.
C. The speaker will have trouble in the final exam.
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
Fun Fall Weekend Getaways
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Alabama’s Gulf Shores is attractive year-round, but the fall months bring fewer crowds and more affordable prices on hotels. Head to Gulf Shores for warm ocean waters and lovely whites and beaches that you may have all to yourself. There’s also plenty to do at this beach destination outside of playing in the sand and surfing. For example, you can visit a downtown music bar.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque’s amazing landscapes provide an enjoyment for visitors year-round. However, visiting in fall allows you to enjoy the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place in October. Book a trip in early October to see hundreds of brightly colored balloons dot the sky—you can even take a balloon ride yourself. Because this hot air balloon festival is such a popular event, you’ll want to secure accommodations well in advance.
Laconia, New Hampshire
You may not have heard of Laconia before. This small New Hampshire city is mostly known for its incredible fall festivals. Perhaps you’ve heard the famous New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, which takes place here in late October. Plan a weekend getaway to check out the amazing display of jack-o’-lanterns, live music, the Children’s Costume Parade, a cornhole tournament and more.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Located around 75 miles southwest of the nation’s capital is Shenandoah National Park a great place for leaf peeping(赏叶) and exploring the outdoors in autumn. This national park has more than 200, 000 acres of forest, waterfalls, flower fields and plenty of wildlife. For example, you can spot black bears, deer and birds throughout the national park.
1. What can tourists do in Alabama’s Gulf Shores
A. Enjoy whites and beaches.
B. See beautiful fallen leaves.
C. Attend pumpkin exhibitions.
D. Watch the Children’s Costume Parade.
2. Why are people advised to travel to Albuquerque in fall
A. There are fewer tourists. B. There is a famous balloon festival.
C. They can take a balloon ride for free. D. They can save money during the trip.
3. Which place should you visit if you are interested in wildlife
A. Gulf Shores. B. Albuquerque.
C. Laconia. D. Shenandoah National Park.
B
Last Friday, a robot called EveR6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea. EveR 6 is about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show emotions. Its joints (关节) allow it to move its arms quickly and smoothly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some advanced Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are based on those captured from real human conductors.
In Friday’s performance, the National Orchestra of Korea presented a concert titled “Absence”. The concert included five different pieces of music. Two were conducted by EveR 6, and two were conducted by Soo-Yeoul Choi, who leads the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra. Both conductors worked together on the final piece.
Mr. Choi was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such detailed moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.
But Mr. Choi added that the robot’s biggest weakness is that it can’t hear. “Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat,” said Mr. Choi. “But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”
Mr. Choi and EveR 6 both conducted a piece of music called “Sense”. Instead of musical notes, EveR 6 had instructions for how to play the piece. The conductors and musicians had to work together to create the music. Mr. Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat. Mr. Choi said that once EveR 6 started, the musicians had “no choice but to follow its beats”.
Mr. Choi doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors. But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice sessions where the same thing needs to be repeated many times.
4. What do we know about EveR 6 from the text
A. It is an experienced conductor. B. It has a lifelike appearance.
C. It is able to listen to music. D. It is much shorter than a person.
5. What does the underlined word “captured”in paragraph 2 mean
A. Stolen. B. Stopped. C. Recorded. D. Hidden.
6. What advantage does a human conductor have over EveR 6
A. Waving hands. B. Keeping the beat.
C. Having instructions. D. Communicating with musicians.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. A robot conducting an orchestra. B. An orchestra having performed in Korea.
C. Modern music combined with technology. D. Two conductors getting worldwide recognition.
C
While temperatures continue to climb, visitors are still coming to see Death Valley National Park on the California-Nevada border. The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.
Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month.
Death Valley National Park suggests visitors be careful and not have expectations of rescue. While park rangers (护林员) drive on park roads and can aid tourists in need, it is unsure that lost visitors will get help in time.
Physical activity can make the heat feel even worse and leave people exhausted. Alessia Dempster, who was visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland, said, “It’s very hot especially when there’s a gentle wind. You would think maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat, but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face.”
Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley.
Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter Ubehebe Crater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot.
Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said.
8. What do most visitors do in Death Valley
A. Cool themselves in time. B. Do lots of physical exercises.
C. Stay away from park rangers. D. Carry dryers with themselves.
9. Why does the author mention the 65-year-old man in paragraph 2
A. To encourage the elderly to travel more.
B. To express admiration for mountain climbers.
C. To advise people to tour Death Valley more often.
D. To show the danger of traveling in Death Valley.
10. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Death Valley
A. Its covering area. B. Its attractive spots.
C. The reason why it is so hot. D. The service of its park’s website.
11. What can be inferred about Death Valley from the last two paragraphs
A. It has a short history. B. It is worth visiting.
C. It draws fewer and fewer tourists. D. It is unsuitable for viewing sunrise.
D
Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing (投资) even as competitors fail.
California-based Plenty Unlimited this summer began working on $300 million indoor plants, while Kroger announced that it would be increasing its availability of vertically (垂直地) farmed produce. Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that got strong backing—New Jersey’s AeroFarms and Kentucky’s AppHarvest—filed for financial failure and reorganization. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer.
The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. “The fact that other people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to,” he said.
Indoor farming refers to growing crops indoors, which experts sometimes call “controlled environment agriculture”. There are different methods. One method called vertical farming involves putting produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lights and with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying very large greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in big buildings and using special robots for parts of the farming process.
Supporters say growing indoors uses less water and land and permits food to be grown closer to consumers, saving on transport. Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change.
But critics question the sustainability (可持续性) of operations that can require a lot of energy for artificial lights. And they say paying for that light can make profitability impossible. Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending, a private investment company centered on agriculture, is not convinced that indoor farming operations can work—except in special cases. Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, “It’s just hard to be very profitable.”
12. What is Jacob Portillo’s attitude to the indoor food growing industry
A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
13. What can we learn about indoor farming
A. It takes a lot of manpower to take care of plants.
B. It means growing plants in water instead of soil.
C. It protects crops from increasingly extreme weather.
D. It is different from controlled environment agriculture.
14. Why did Curt Covington question indoor farming operations
A. They produce little food. B. They carry great cost.
C. They need sunlight. D. They lack investors.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. What Types of Food Can Be Grown Indoors
B. How Can You Grow Food Indoors Without Soil
C. Indoor Farming Companies Take Agriculture Indoors
D. Indoor Food Growing Operations Face an Uncertain Future
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。
What Are the Advantages of Team Sports
The list of benefits from team sports is long, regardless of their talent or the team’s record. Here are just a few:
____16____
Obviously, fitness is a big benefit. Many studies now show that our eating habits and lifestyle habits are making us less healthy. And exercise can give us some relief from these conditions. At the same time, playing a team sport lays the foundation for lifelong fitness habits.
Life skills
Equally important are the non-athletic skills that sports build. “There is a lot you can learn in sports that you will use in the rest of your life,” explains John Duffy, a Chicago-area psychologist. “You learn to play on a team.____17____. And you learn to be gracious when you win and when you lose.”
Academic (学术的) success
Research shows that schools with strong athletic programs have higher test scores and lower drop-out rates. ____18____. And they also have self-reported higher education aspirations (抱负), diligence in homework completion and lower absenteeism.
Teamwork
In team sports, teammates learn to respect each other and encourage everyone to do their best. ____19____.
Additional benefits for females
____20____The Women’s Sports Foundation reports that girls who participate in team sports are more likely to have a positive outlook on their bodies.
A. Fitness
B. Achievability
C. It’s also about showing respect for the teammates
D. Meanwhile, female athletes have additional advantages
E. You learn to handle challenges and deal with difficulties
F. Everyone learns to work together because it is what’s best for the team
G. Students who play team sports are more likely to graduate than those who don’t
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。
Drew Bason thought he would be a medical technician. His mom was in medicine, and he always thought he would ___21___ in her footsteps. But life had a ___22___ plan for him.
“I always wanted to cook,” he admitted. “I had eleven uncles and they were always ___23___ with my father. I was around it a lot.” So, he decided not to pursue healthcare. ___24___, Drew signed in a community college culinary (烹饪的) program and got a ___25___ as a chef.
But not long after, the pandemic (疫情) began, and Drew ___26___ his job. Without a steady income, taking care of his 10-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son was a(n) ___27___. But one day, walking through the Brightmoor neighborhood in Detroit, he ___28___ the City Covenant Church, and soon found out about their meal program. “I knew I could come here to get a(n) ___29___,” he said “It took some of the ___30___ off.”
But Drew did not want to just ___31___ food home. He knew he could use his skills to help out. So, he started ___32___ at the church to cook meals. “It takes a lot of ___33___ to eat the food of someone that you don’t know,” he said. “So it’s an honor to give some of it back and help our community. I really ___34___ the opportunity.”
Now, Drew is working at a nearby restaurant, but he still volunteers at the church. “Food is ___35___ and I love cooking,” he said.
21. A. follow B. join C. major D. check
22. A. secure B. different C. normal D. scientific
23 A. reading B. listening C. singing D. cooking
24. A. Besides B. Otherwise C. Instead D. Still
25. A. symbol B. prize C. preference D. job
26 A. lost B. limited C. found D. improved
27. A. business B. challenge C. opportunity D. attempt
28. A. kept in touch with B. broke in C. came across D. worried about
29. A. warning B. friend C. meal D. entertainment
30. A. stress B. humour C. intention D. strength
31. A. buy B. sell C. borrow D. take
32. A. advertising B. volunteering C. competing D. learning
33. A. work B. practice C. acknowledgement D. courage
34. A. appreciate B. offer C. waste D. protect
35. A. efficient B. enough C. amazing D. fashionable
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 humor effect is a cognitive bias (认知偏差) that causes people to remember information better when they regard it as humorous.
For example, when students ___36___ (teach) a new concept in a humorous way, such as through a funny story, they’re generally more likely to remember that concept, compared to if they learn it in a non-humorous manner. Information that has the same effect ___37___ concepts includes words, sentences, pictures, and ___38___ (mix) information, such as cartoons and videos.
Humor has various other benefits besides improving memory.
Humor reduces negative emotions, such as ___39___ (angry) or anxiety, which people might experience when processing certain information.
Humor ___40___ (lead) to increased interest. Adding humor to the information that you’re presenting can make it more interesting and appealing to others. For example, ___41___ (advertisement) that use humor receive more attention from people.
Humor, when ___42___ (proper) used in the right circumstances, can improve other people’s impression of you. For example, ___43___ (include) humor in a speech can positively impact the way in ___44___ listeners understand the speaker. Similarly, using humor can improve people’s impression of your warmth ____45____ competence, especially when you combine it with negative information that you need to tell.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Jim想了解你校上周举办的编程作品展。请你就此给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1．活动主题；
2．活动内容；
3．你的感受。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
The Mango Tree—A Friend of All
It was a usual cheerful and playful day for Dorothy. The only difference was that her family had shifted to a new apartment. Although she had been in the new house just two days, Dorothy had already started liking her new home very much, not only because of the spacious rooms, but also because of a large mango tree which had lovingly extended its branches across the balcony of her house. The mango tree not only gave a beautiful view but also served as a home for a large number of birds and small animals. Dorothy’s mother was also fond of plants and had kept many potted plants in the balcony.
A week passed by. On a Sunday morning, Dorothy was awakened by a loud noise in her neighbourhood. She ran towards the balcony and, to her surprise, found some people chopping (砍) off the beloved mango tree. She ran up to her mother and explained the matter.
Dorothy and her mother looked down from the balcony. They saw the women under the guidance of Mr. Denver, cutting the mango tree down. Mr. Denver was the resident of the ground floor apartment. He said angrily, “Look, I am getting this job done under my expense. This tree is blocking my view. I cannot see my car properly because of this annoying tree.” Dorothy and her mother understood that there was no point in having an argument with Mr. Denver.
From then on, Dorothy tried all possible ways to take her revenge (报复) against Mr. Denver for cutting her beloved mango tree. She did many tricks such as sticking the gum on his call ng bell, pouring sugar in his balcony to attractants, jumping on the floor to create noise, etc.
Days passed by. One morning, as Dorothy was helping her mother water the potted plants kept in the balcony, she couldn’t take here yes away from the fresh green leaves coming from the injured mango tree. Dorothy couldn’t hold her excitement and started jumping with delight.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Several days later, Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr. Denver and his family for dinner.
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Mr. Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a smile.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023~2024学年度上学期六校高二期末联考试卷
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册~选择性必修第二册。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who is the woman speaking to
A. Mr. Paxton. B. Mr. Brown. C. Mr. White.
2. What does the man mean
A. He enjoys trying new things. B. He doesn’t like making cakes.
C. He is fond of eating cakes.
3. Where will the speakers meet
A. At the amusement park.
B. Beside the shopping mall.
C. Next to the hamburger truck.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s brother. B. A music school. C. The woman’s talent.
5. What is the woman going to do
A. Meet a new friend. B. Go to the movies with Harry. C. Introduce someone to the man.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Tony do
A. Watch a film. B. Do housework. C. Finish his schoolwork.
7. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. In a cinema. C. In a classroom.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman say about Prof. Millers
A. He is inexperienced.
B. His class is interesting.
C He spent a year in another school.
9. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Worried. B. Uninterested. C. Grateful.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Schoolmates. C. Mother and son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the woman call the man
A. To make an invitation. B. To discuss a new plan. C. To ask for information.
12. How much will the woman save if she rents the microbus
A. 60 yuan. B. 240 yuan. C. 300 yuan.
13. What do we know about the woman
A She fails to make the reservation.
B. She has her friends’ flight information.
C. She is familiar with the airport shuttle service.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man want to do
A. Check in. B. Re book the room. C. Confirm a reservation.
15. When does the man check into the hotel
A. On Dec.16. B. On Dec.17. C. On Dec.18.
16. Who is Charles Smith
A. The man’s boss. B. The man’s brother. C. The man’s secretary.
17. What does the man probably think of the woman’s service
A. Just so-so. B. Satisfactory. C. Disappointing.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the problem with the speaker
A. He can’t find his textbook.
B. He can’t finish his homework.
C. He has a hard time learning physics.
19. How does the speaker deal with his problem
A. By reading more books. B. By joining a study group. C. By turning to his teacher.
20. What can we learn according to the speaker
A. He can’t find his textbook.
B. He can’t finish his homework.
C. He has a hard time learning physics.
19. How does the speaker deal with his problem
A. By reading more books. B. By joining a study group. C. By turning to his teacher.
20. What can we learn according to the speaker
A. Most of the other students find the erhu easy.
B. The speaker’s classmates don’t like the erhu.
C. The speaker will have trouble in the final exam.
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
Fun Fall Weekend Getaways
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Alabama’s Gulf Shores is attractive year-round, but the fall months bring fewer crowds and more affordable prices on hotels. Head to Gulf Shores for warm ocean waters and lovely whites and beaches that you may have all to yourself. There’s also plenty to do at this beach destination outside of playing in the sand and surfing. For example, you can visit a downtown music bar.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque’s amazing landscapes provide an enjoyment for visitors year-round. However, visiting in fall allows you to enjoy the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place in October. Book a trip in early October to see hundreds of brightly colored balloons dot the sky—you can even take a balloon ride yourself. Because this hot air balloon festival is such a popular event, you’ll want to secure accommodations well in advance.
Laconia, New Hampshire
You may not have heard of Laconia before. This small New Hampshire city is mostly known for its incredible fall festivals. Perhaps you’ve heard the famous New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, which takes place here in late October. Plan a weekend getaway to check out the amazing display of jack-o’-lanterns, live music, the Children’s Costume Parade, a cornhole tournament and more.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Located around 75 miles southwest of the nation’s capital is Shenandoah National Park, a great place for leaf peeping(赏叶) and exploring the outdoors in autumn. This national park has more than 200, 000 acres of forest, waterfalls, flower fields and plenty of wildlife. For example, you can spot black bears, deer and birds throughout the national park.
1. What can tourists do in Alabama’s Gulf Shores
A. Enjoy whites and beaches.
B. See beautiful fallen leaves.
C. Attend pumpkin exhibitions.
D. Watch the Children’s Costume Parade.
2. Why are people advised to travel to Albuquerque in fall
A. There are fewer tourists. B. There is a famous balloon festival.
C. They can take a balloon ride for free. D. They can save money during the trip.
3. Which place should you visit if you are interested in wildlife
A. Gulf Shores. B. Albuquerque.
C. Laconia. D. Shenandoah National Park.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了几个秋季周末度假可以去的好地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Gulf Shores, Alabama部分中的“Head to Gulf Shores for warm ocean waters and lovely whites and beaches that you may have all to yourself. (前往墨西哥湾沿岸，享受温暖的海水、美丽的白色和海滩，您可能会拥有一切。)”可知，游客在阿拉巴马州墨西哥湾沿岸（Alabama’s Gulf Shores）可以享受白色和海滩。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Albuquerque, New Mexico部分中的“However, visiting in fall allows you to enjoy the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place in October. Book a trip in early October to see hundreds of brightly colored balloons dot the sky—you can even take a balloon ride yourself. (然而，秋季游览可以让您享受10月举行的著名的阿尔伯克基国际热气球嘉年华。预订10月初的旅行，观看数百个色彩鲜艳的气球点缀在天空中 — 您甚至可以亲自乘坐热气球。)”可知，作者建议人们秋季前往阿尔伯克基（Albuquerque），这是因为秋季这里有一个著名的气球节。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Shenandoah National Park, Virginia部分中的“This national park has more than 200, 000 acres of forest, waterfalls, flower fields and plenty of wildlife. For example, you can spot black bears, deer and birds throughout the national park.(这个国家公园拥有超过200000英亩的森林、瀑布、花田和大量的野生动物。例如，您可以在整个国家公园看到黑熊、鹿和鸟类。)”可知，如果你对野生动物感兴趣，你应该参观哪些地方弗吉尼亚州谢南多厄国家公园（Shenandoah National Park），故选D。
B
Last Friday, a robot called EveR6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea. EveR 6 is about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show emotions. Its joints (关节) allow it to move its arms quickly and smoothly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some advanced Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are based on those captured from real human conductors.
In Friday’s performance, the National Orchestra of Korea presented a concert titled “Absence”. The concert included five different pieces of music. Two were conducted by EveR 6, and two were conducted by Soo-Yeoul Choi, who leads the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra. Both conductors worked together on the final piece.
Mr. Choi was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such detailed moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.
But Mr. Choi added that the robot’s biggest weakness is that it can’t hear. “Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat,” said Mr. Choi. “But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”
Mr. Choi and EveR 6 both conducted a piece of music called “Sense”. Instead of musical notes, EveR 6 had instructions for how to play the piece. The conductors and musicians had to work together to create the music. Mr. Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat. Mr. Choi said that once EveR 6 started, the musicians had “no choice but to follow its beats”.
Mr. Choi doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors. But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice sessions where the same thing needs to be repeated many times.
4. What do we know about EveR 6 from the text
A. It is an experienced conductor. B. It has a lifelike appearance.
C. It is able to listen to music. D. It is much shorter than a person.
5. What does the underlined word “captured”in paragraph 2 mean
A. Stolen. B. Stopped. C. Recorded. D. Hidden.
6. What advantage does a human conductor have over EveR 6
A. Waving hands. B. Keeping the beat.
C. Having instructions. D. Communicating with musicians.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. A robot conducting an orchestra. B. An orchestra having performed in Korea.
C. Modern music combined with technology. D. Two conductors getting worldwide recognition.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是机器人音乐指挥家EveR 6，介绍了其特点以及缺点。
【4题详解】
细节理解题，根据第一段“EveR 6 is about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show emotions.(EveR 6和人一样高，有一张像人一样的脸，可以表达情绪)”可知，EveR 6有着栩栩如生的外观。故选B。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are based on those”及画线词后“from real human conductors.”可知，为了使这些动作尽可能自然，EveR 6的动作是基于从真实的人类指挥家那里记录到的。由此可知，划线词的意思是“记录”。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段““Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat,” said Mr. Choi. “But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”(“有些人认为指挥只是挥手和保持节拍的结合，”崔说。“但是一个好的指挥需要倾听乐队，这样他或她才能在乐队演奏时纠正和鼓励乐队。”)”及第六段“Mr. Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat. Mr. Choi said that once EveR 6 started, the musicians had “no choice but to follow its beats”.( Choi先生与乐手沟通，而EveR 6则保持节奏。Choi说，一旦EveR 6开始，音乐家们“别无选择，只能跟着它的节奏走”)”可知，与EveR 6相比，人类指挥员的优势是会和音乐人交流，故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Last Friday, a robot called EveR6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea. EveR 6 is about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show emotions. Its joints (关节) allow it to move its arms quickly and smoothly in many different directions.(上周五，一个名为EveR6的机器人在韩国国家剧院领导一个管弦乐队演出了韩国音乐。EveR 6和人一样高，有一张像人一样的脸，可以表达情绪。它的关节使它的手臂在许多不同的方向上快速而平稳地移动)”结合主要介绍的是机器人音乐指挥家EveR 6，介绍了其特点以及缺点。由此可知，本文主要介绍了指挥管弦乐队的机器人。故选A。
C
While temperatures continue to climb, visitors are still coming to see Death Valley National Park on the California-Nevada border. The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.
Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month.
Death Valley National Park suggests visitors be careful and not have expectations of rescue. While park rangers (护林员) drive on park roads and can aid tourists in need, it is unsure that lost visitors will get help in time.
Physical activity can make the heat feel even worse and leave people exhausted. Alessia Dempster, who was visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland, said, “It’s very hot especially when there’s a gentle wind. You would think maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat, but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face.”
Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley.
Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter Ubehebe Crater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot.
Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said.
8. What do most visitors do in Death Valley
A. Cool themselves in time. B. Do lots of physical exercises.
C. Stay away from park rangers. D. Carry dryers with themselves.
9. Why does the author mention the 65-year-old man in paragraph 2
A. To encourage the elderly to travel more.
B. To express admiration for mountain climbers.
C. To advise people to tour Death Valley more often.
D. To show the danger of traveling in Death Valley.
10. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Death Valley
A. Its covering area. B. Its attractive spots.
C. The reason why it is so hot. D. The service of its park’s website.
11. What can be inferred about Death Valley from the last two paragraphs
A. It has a short history. B. It is worth visiting.
C. It draws fewer and fewer tourists. D. It is unsuitable for viewing sunrise.
【答案】8 A 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国的“死亡谷”，这里的气温非常高，但还是吸引了很多人前来参观。
【8题详解】
细节理解题，根据第一段“The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles. (这个公园被认为是地球上最热的地方。上周末，气温攀升至53.33℃。在每年的这个时候，大多数游客只会到公园的任何一个地方很短的距离，然后就会回到他们的车里享受凉爽的空气)”可知，游玩死亡谷国家公园时，大部分游客都会及时给自己降温。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month. (来自公园管理局的早期信息显示，在全国424个国家公园中，今年至少有4人死于与高温有关的原因。其中包括一名来自圣地亚哥的65岁男子，本月早些时候，他被发现死于死亡谷)”可推知，作者提及这位65岁的老人是为了说明在死亡谷国家公园游玩的危险之处，故选D。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段“Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley. (公园管理局的网站上说，死亡谷是一个低于海平面的狭窄地区，周围环绕着高山。干燥的空气和小的植物覆盖让阳光加热了公园的表面。然后热量被困在山谷里)”可知，故本段主要讲的是死亡谷如此炽热的原因。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter Ubehebe Crater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot. (尽管如此，死亡谷的几个地区仍然吸引着游客。由盐滩组成的巴德沃特盆地被认为是整个北美的最低点。183米高的乌贝赫比陨石坑可以追溯到2000多年前。扎布里斯基角是观赏日出的好地方)”以及最后一段“Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said. (来自印第安纳波利斯的游客Josh Miller也有这种感觉，他到目前为止已经去过20个国家公园了。“天气很热，但风景很棒，”他说)”可推断，Death Valley是一个值得游玩的地方。故选B。
D
Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing (投资) even as competitors fail.
California-based Plenty Unlimited this summer began working on $300 million indoor plants, while Kroger announced that it would be increasing its availability of vertically (垂直地) farmed produce. Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that got strong backing—New Jersey’s AeroFarms and Kentucky’s AppHarvest—filed for financial failure and reorganization. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer.
The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. “The fact that other people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to,” he said.
Indoor farming refers to growing crops indoors, which experts sometimes call “controlled environment agriculture”. There are different methods. One method called vertical farming involves putting produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lights and with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying very large greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in big buildings and using special robots for parts of the farming process.
Supporters say growing indoors uses less water and land and permits food to be grown closer to consumers, saving on transport. Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change.
But critics question the sustainability (可持续性) of operations that can require a lot of energy for artificial lights. And they say paying for that light can make profitability impossible. Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending, a private investment company centered on agriculture, is not convinced that indoor farming operations can work—except in special cases. Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, “It’s just hard to be very profitable.”
12. What is Jacob Portillo’s attitude to the indoor food growing industry
A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
13. What can we learn about indoor farming
A. It takes a lot of manpower to take care of plants.
B. It means growing plants in water instead of soil.
C. It protects crops from increasingly extreme weather.
D. It is different from controlled environment agriculture.
14. Why did Curt Covington question indoor farming operations
A. They produce little food. B. They carry great cost.
C. They need sunlight. D. They lack investors.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. What Types of Food Can Be Grown Indoors
B. How Can You Grow Food Indoors Without Soil
C. Indoor Farming Companies Take Agriculture Indoors
D. Indoor Food Growing Operations Face an Uncertain Future
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。在美国，室内食品种植有成功也有失败。食品行业的一些公司在竞争对手失败的情况下仍在投资。文章主要说明了室内食品种植的现状以及人们对室内种植的看法，和室内种植不确定的前景。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. “The fact that other people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to,” he said. ( Jacob Portillo是伊甸园绿色科技公司的一名种植者，该公司是一家室内农业公司。他说：“别人失败，别人成功的情况在任何行业都会发生。”)”可推断，Jacob Portillo对室内食物种植业持“肯定”的态度。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change. (室内种植也是一种保护作物免受气候变化引起的日益极端天气影响的方法)”可知，室内农业保护作物免受日益极端的天气影响。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, “It’s just hard to be very profitable.” (考虑到室内运营的高成本，Covington说，“很难盈利。”)”可知，Covington质疑室内农业的运营是因为其成本太高。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing (投资) even as competitors fail. (在美国，室内食品种植有成功也有失败。食品行业的一些公司在竞争对手失败的情况下仍在投资)”结合文章主要说明了室内食品种植的现状以及人们对室内种植的看法，和室内种植不确定的前景。故D选项“室内食品种植面临不确定的未来”最符合文章标题。故选D。
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。
What Are the Advantages of Team Sports
The list of benefits from team sports is long, regardless of their talent or the team’s record. Here are just a few:
____16____
Obviously, fitness is a big benefit. Many studies now show that our eating habits and lifestyle habits are making us less healthy. And exercise can give us some relief from these conditions. At the same time, playing a team sport lays the foundation for lifelong fitness habits.
Life skills
Equally important are the non-athletic skills that sports build. “There is a lot you can learn in sports that you will use in the rest of your life,” explains John Duffy, a Chicago-area psychologist. “You learn to play on a team.____17____. And you learn to be gracious when you win and when you lose.”
Academic (学术的) success
Research shows that schools with strong athletic programs have higher test scores and lower drop-out rates. ____18____. And they also have self-reported higher education aspirations (抱负), diligence in homework completion and lower absenteeism.
Teamwork
In team sports, teammates learn to respect each other and encourage everyone to do their best. ____19____.
Additional benefits for females
____20____The Women’s Sports Foundation reports that girls who participate in team sports are more likely to have a positive outlook on their bodies.
A. Fitness
B. Achievability
C. It’s also about showing respect for the teammates
D. Meanwhile, female athletes have additional advantages
E. You learn to handle challenges and deal with difficulties
F. Everyone learns to work together because it is what’s best for the team
G. Students who play team sports are more likely to graduate than those who don’t
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. G 19. F 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了团队运动的好处。
【16题详解】
根据下文“Obviously, fitness is a big benefit. Many studies now show that our eating habits and lifestyle habits are making us less healthy. And exercise can give us some relief from these conditions. At the same time, playing a team sport lays the foundation for lifelong fitness habits.(显然，健康是一个很大的好处。现在许多研究表明，我们的饮食习惯和生活习惯正在让我们变得不健康。锻炼可以让我们缓解这些症状。同时，参加团队运动为终身健身习惯奠定了基础)”可知，本段主要介绍了团队运动对健康有好处，A项“健康”能概括本段内容，故选A。
【17题详解】
上文““There is a lot you can learn in sports that you will use in the rest of your life,” explains John Duffy, a Chicago-area psychologist.(“你可以在运动中学到很多东西，这些东西将在你的余生中用到，”芝加哥地区的心理学家John Duffy解释说)”指出在运动中你能学到很多东西，空前“You learn to play on a team.(你学会在团队中踢球)”和空后“And you learn to be gracious when you win and when you lose(当你获胜和失败时你会学会仁慈)”具体指出你能学会的东西，由此可知，空处和前后是一样的形式和内容，也在介绍你在运动中能学到的东西，E项“你学会应对挑战和处理困难”符合语境，前后都运用了You learn to...的形式，故选E。
【18题详解】
根据本段标题“Academic (学术的) success(学业上的成功)”可知，本段主要在讲团队运动对学业的影响，上文“Research shows that schools with strong athletic programs have higher test scores and lower drop-out rates.(研究表明，体育项目较强的学校考试成绩较高，辍学率较低)”指出了体育项目对学生学业的影响，空处承接上文，应围绕本段主题，进一步指出团队运动对学业的影响，G项“参加团队运动的学生比不参加团队运动的学生更有可能毕业”符合主题，故选G。
【19题详解】
上文“In team sports, teammates learn to respect each other and encourage everyone to do their best.(在团队运动中，队友学会互相尊重并鼓励每个人尽力而为)”指出团队运动让队友们互相尊重，并尽力而为，这是团队精神的表现，F项“每个人都学会一起工作，因为这对团队来说是最好的”总结上文，指出团队运动让孩子们学会团队精神，故选F。
【20题详解】
根据本段小标题“Additional benefits for females(对女性的额外好处)”可知，团队运动对女性有额外的好处，D项“与此同时，女运动员还有额外的优势”符合本段主题，引起下文，下文“The Women’s Sports Foundation reports that girls who participate in team sports are more likely to have a positive outlook on their bodies.(妇女体育基金会报告称，参加团队运动的女孩更有可能对自己的身体抱有积极的看法)”具体解释了对女性的好处，故选D。
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。
Drew Bason thought he would be a medical technician. His mom was in medicine, and he always thought he would ___21___ in her footsteps. But life had a ___22___ plan for him.
“I always wanted to cook,” he admitted. “I had eleven uncles and they were always ___23___ with my father. I was around it a lot.” So, he decided not to pursue healthcare. ___24___, Drew signed in a community college culinary (烹饪的) program and got a ___25___ as a chef.
But not long after, the pandemic (疫情) began, and Drew ___26___ his job. Without a steady income, taking care of his 10-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son was a(n) ___27___. But one day, walking through the Brightmoor neighborhood in Detroit, he ___28___ the City Covenant Church, and soon found out about their meal program. “I knew I could come here to get a(n) ___29___,” he said “It took some of the ___30___ off.”
But Drew did not want to just ___31___ food home. He knew he could use his skills to help out. So, he started ___32___ at the church to cook meals. “It takes a lot of ___33___ to eat the food of someone that you don’t know,” he said. “So it’s an honor to give some of it back and help our community. I really ___34___ the opportunity.”
Now, Drew is working at a nearby restaurant, but he still volunteers at the church. “Food is ___35___ and I love cooking,” he said.
21. A. follow B. join C. major D. check
22. A. secure B. different C. normal D. scientific
23. A. reading B. listening C. singing D. cooking
24. A. Besides B. Otherwise C. Instead D. Still
25. A. symbol B. prize C. preference D. job
26. A. lost B. limited C. found D. improved
27. A. business B. challenge C. opportunity D. attempt
28. A. kept in touch with B. broke in C. came across D. worried about
29. A. warning B. friend C. meal D. entertainment
30. A. stress B. humour C. intention D. strength
31. A. buy B. sell C. borrow D. take
32. A. advertising B. volunteering C. competing D. learning
33. A. work B. practice C. acknowledgement D. courage
34. A. appreciate B. offer C. waste D. protect
35. A. efficient B. enough C. amazing D. fashionable
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Drew Bason没有跟妈妈一样，选择学医，而是参加了社区大学的烹饪课程，并找到了一份厨师的工作。疫情导致他失去了工作，于是他开始志愿在教堂做饭，来回馈社会。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的妈妈是医学界的，他一直认为他会追随她的脚步。A. follow跟随；B. join加入；C. major主修；D. check检查。根据后文“in her footsteps”指跟随某人的脚步，应用follow in one’s footsteps。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但生活对他有不同的安排。A. secure安全的；B. different不同的；C. normal正常的；D. scientific科学的。根据后文““I always wanted to cook,” he admitted.(“我一直想烹饪，”他承认)”可知，他没有去当医生，而是想当厨师，即生活对他有不同的安排。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我有十一个叔叔，他们总是和我父亲一起做饭。A. reading阅读；B. listening听；C. singing唱歌；D. cooking烹饪。呼应上文“I always wanted to cook”指受到家人的影响，喜欢烹饪。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，德鲁报名参加了社区大学的烹饪课程，并找到了一份厨师的工作。A. Besides此外；B. Otherwise否则；C. Instead反而；D. Still仍然。根据上文“So, he decided not to pursue healthcare.(所以，他决定不从事医疗行业)”可知，他决定不从事医疗行业，反而去参加了烹饪课。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：相反，德鲁报名参加了社区大学的烹饪课程，并找到了一份厨师的工作。A. symbol符号；B. prize奖励；C. preference偏爱；D. job工作。根据后文“as a chef”可知，他找到了一份厨师的工作。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但不久之后，大流行开始了，德鲁失去了工作。A. lost丢失；B. limited限制；C. found发现；D. improved改善。根据上文“the pandemic began”以及后文“Without a steady income”可知，疫情导致他丢了工作。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有稳定的收入，照顾他10岁的女儿和9岁的儿子是一项挑战。A. business生意；B. challenge挑战；C. opportunity机会；D. attempt尝试。根据上文“Without a steady income, taking care of his 10-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son”可知，没有了收入，要照顾两个孩子是一项挑战。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：但是有一天，当他在底特律的Brightmoor社区散步时，他偶然发现了城市契约教会，并很快发现了他们的膳食计划。A. kept in touch with保持联系；B. broke in闯入；C. came across偶遇；D. worried about担心。根据上文“walking through the Brightmoor neighborhood in Detroit”可知，他是散步的时候发现的，即偶然发现。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我知道我可以来这里吃顿饭，”他说，“这减轻了我的一些压力。”A. warning警告；B. friend朋友；C. meal一餐；D. entertainment娱乐。根据后文“food home”可知他来这里吃饭，故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我知道我可以来这里吃顿饭，”他说，“这减轻了我的一些压力。”A. stress压力；B. humour幽默；C. intention意图；D. strength力量。结合上文可知，他失去了工作，还要养活两个孩子，所以很有压力。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但德鲁不想只带食物回家。A. buy购买；B. sell出售；C. borrow借来；D. take带走。根据后文“food home”可知，他来这里吃了饭，然后带食物回家，应用动词take。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，他开始志愿在教堂做饭。A. advertising打广告；B. volunteering志愿；C. competing比赛；D. learning学习。根据上文“He knew he could use his skills to help out.(他知道他可以用他的技能来帮忙)”可知，他开始志愿在教堂做饭。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“吃不认识的人的食物需要很大的勇气，”他说。A. work工作；B. practice实践；C. acknowledgement承认；D. courage勇气。根据后文“to eat the food of someone that you don’t know”吃不认识的人做的食物需要的是勇气，take courage to do sth.表示“鼓起勇气做某事”。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我真的很感激这次机会。A. appreciate感谢；B. offer提供；C. waste浪费；D. protect保护。根据上文“So it’s an honor to give some of it back and help our community.(所以我很荣幸能回馈社会，帮助我们的社区)”可知，他感激这次回馈社会的机会。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“食物太棒了，我喜欢做饭，”他说。A. efficient生效的；B. enough足够的；C. amazing惊人的；D. fashionable时尚的。根据后文“and I love cooking”可知，Drew喜欢烹饪，认为食物很棒，amazing最符合情感色彩。故选C。
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 humor effect is a cognitive bias (认知偏差) that causes people to remember information better when they regard it as humorous.
For example when students ___36___ (teach) a new concept in a humorous way, such as through a funny story, they’re generally more likely to remember that concept, compared to if they learn it in a non-humorous manner. Information that has the same effect ___37___ concepts includes words, sentences, pictures, and ___38___ (mix) information, such as cartoons and videos.
Humor has various other benefits besides improving memory.
Humor reduces negative emotions, such as ___39___ (angry) or anxiety, which people might experience when processing certain information.
Humor ___40___ (lead) to increased interest. Adding humor to the information that you’re presenting can make it more interesting and appealing to others. For example, ___41___ (advertisement) that use humor receive more attention from people.
Humor, when ___42___ (proper) used in the right circumstances, can improve other people’s impression of you. For example, ___43___ (include) humor in a speech can positively impact the way in ___44___ listeners understand the speaker. Similarly, using humor can improve people’s impression of your warmth ____45____ competence, especially when you combine it with negative information that you need to tell.
【答案】36. are taught
37. on 38. mixed
39. anger 40. leads
41. advertisements
42. properly
43. including
44. which 45. and
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了在不同情境下，使用幽默的好处。
【36题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：例如，当学生以幽默的方式学习一个新概念时，比如通过一个有趣的故事，与以非幽默的方式学习相比，他们通常更容易记住这个概念。时间状语从句的主语students与谓语teach构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为复数名词，谓语用复数。故填are taught。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：对概念有相同影响的信息包括单词、句子、图片和混合信息，如漫画和视频。表示“对……有同样影响”短语为have the same effect on。故填on。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：对概念有相同影响的信息包括单词、句子、图片和混合信息，如漫画和视频。修饰后文名词information应用形容词mixed，意为“混合的”。故填mixed。
39题详解】
考查名词。句意：幽默可以减少人们在处理某些信息时可能会经历的负面情绪，比如愤怒或焦虑。作介词的宾语，应用名词anger，不可数，与anxiety并列。故填anger。
【40题详解】
考查时态。句意：幽默能增加兴趣。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为Humor，谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填leads。
【41题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：例如，使用幽默的广告更受人们的关注。根据从句中use为原形，可知此处advertisement用复数。故填advertisements。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：幽默，如果在适当的场合使用得当，可以改善别人对你的印象。修饰动词used应用副词properly，故填properly。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，在演讲中加入幽默可以对听众理解演讲者的方式产生积极影响。作句子的主语，应用动名词形式。故填including。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：例如，在演讲中加入幽默可以对听众理解演讲者的方式产生积极影响。此处为“介词+关系代词”结构修饰先行词way，作介词的宾语，指物，故填which。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：同样，使用幽默可以改善人们对你的热情和能力的印象，尤其是当你把它与你需要告诉的负面信息结合在一起时。此处warmth与competence为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Jim想了解你校上周举办的编程作品展。请你就此给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1．活动主题；
2．活动内容；
3．你的感受。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Jim,
Hearing that you are interested in the programming exhibition held by our school last week, I feel honored to make a brief introduction to you.
The exhibition is aimed to promote students’ thinking and operational ability. Each class worked as a team to create their program for different kinds of work, ranging from making delicious ice cream to cleaning. All the audience present marveled when the participants performed their works by computer.
Through the exhibition, not only did I taste the shock that programming brought to me, but also I had a huge interest in it. I am determined to study hard and invent more great works to benefit the society.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给外国朋友Jim写一封电子邮件，介绍学校上周举办的编程作品展。
【详解】1.词汇积累
旨在：be aimed to do→be intended to do
对……感兴趣：have an interest in→take an interest in
促进：promote→boost
不同的：different→diverse
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：The exhibition is aimed to promote students’ thinking and operational ability. Each class worked as a team to create their program for different kinds of work, ranging from making delicious ice cream to cleaning.
拓展句：The exhibition is aimed to promote students’ thinking and operational ability, where each class worked as a team to create their program for different kinds of work, ranging from making delicious ice cream to cleaning.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Each class worked as a team to create their program for different kinds of work, ranging from making delicious ice cream to cleaning. (运用了现在分词作后置定语)
[高分句型2] Through the exhibition, not only did I taste the shock that programming brought to me, but also I had a huge interest in it. (运用了部分倒装)
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。
The Mango Tree—A Friend of All
It was a usual cheerful and playful day for Dorothy. The only difference was that her family had shifted to a new apartment. Although she had been in the new house just two days, Dorothy had already started liking her new home very much, not only because of the spacious rooms, but also because of a large mango tree which had lovingly extended its branches across the balcony of her house. The mango tree not only gave a beautiful view but also served as a home for a large number of birds and small animals. Dorothy’s mother was also fond of plants and had kept many potted plants in the balcony.
A week passed by. On a Sunday morning, Dorothy was awakened by a loud noise in her neighbourhood. She ran towards the balcony and, to her surprise, found some people chopping (砍) off the beloved mango tree. She ran up to her mother and explained the matter.
Dorothy and her mother looked down from the balcony. They saw the women under the guidance of Mr. Denver, cutting the mango tree down. Mr. Denver was the resident of the ground floor apartment. He said angrily, “Look, I am getting this job done under my expense. This tree is blocking my view. I cannot see my car properly because of this annoying tree.” Dorothy and her mother understood that there was no point in having an argument with Mr. Denver.
From then on, Dorothy tried all possible ways to take her revenge (报复) against Mr. Denver for cutting her beloved mango tree. She did many tricks such as sticking the gum on his call ng bell, pouring sugar in his balcony to attractants, jumping on the floor to create noise, etc.
Days passed by. One morning, as Dorothy was helping her mother water the potted plants kept in the balcony, she couldn’t take here yes away from the fresh green leaves coming from the injured mango tree. Dorothy couldn’t hold her excitement and started jumping with delight.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Several days later, Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr. Denver and his family for dinner.
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Mr. Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a smile.
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【答案】Several days later, Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr. Denver and his family for dinner. After dinner, Dorothy’s father spoke to Mr. Denver about the importance of plants in life, saying that plants and trees near a house increases the market value and are good to health. Mr. Denver listened very carefully and promised not to cut the mango tree any more. Hearing what Mr. Denver said, Dorothy and her parents were very happy. Soon Dorothy’s mother brought a plant from her balcony and handed it to Mr. Denver, saying, “This plant will look beautiful in your balcony.”
Mr. Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a smile. “Let’s protect the mango tree together. I am sure it will grow well again. And the plant you just gave me will also grow well.” Mr. Denver said. Dorothy stood smiling and looking at all these and admired the peaceful way her parents had chosen to save the mango tree. The mango tree, with love and care from all, once again grew back to its original form soon.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Dorothy一家刚搬到新的公寓里，楼下有一颗大大的芒果树，树枝延伸到了她家的阳台，Dorothy一家很喜欢这颗芒果树。但是因为芒果树的树枝挡住了住在一楼的邻居Denver先生家的视线，所以芒果树被砍掉了。后来这棵树又活了，长出了新的叶子，为了防止再次被砍，Dorothy的爸爸邀请了Denver一家来吃晚饭，借机给Denver先生讲述了植物的重要性，还送给了Denver先生一盆植物。Denver承诺不再砍掉芒果树，在大家的呵护下，芒果树很快长成了原来的样子。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“几天后，Dorothy的父母决定邀请Denver先生及其家人共进晚餐。”和第二段首句内容“Denver先生微笑着热情地接受了Dorothy妈妈的礼物。”可知，第一段可描写Dorothy的父亲向Denver讲述植物的重要性，Denver先生决定不再砍芒果树，Dorothy母亲送给Denver先生一盆植物。
②由第二段首句内容“Denver先生微笑着热情地接受了Dorothy妈妈的礼物。”可知，第二段可描写Denver说大家要一起保护芒果树，很快芒果树长成了原来的样子。
2.续写线索：共进晚餐——讲述植物的重要性——Denver承诺不再砍芒果树——送Denver一盆植物——共同保护芒果树——长成原来的样子
3.词汇激活行为类
①增加：increase/add
②承诺：promise/make a commitment
③递给：hand/pass
情绪类
①高兴的：happy/glad
②热情地：warmly/with open arms
【点睛】[高分句型1]After dinner, Dorothy’s father spoke to Mr. Denver about the importance of plants in life, saying that plants and trees near a house increases the market value and are good to health. （由that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2]Hearing what Mr. Denver said, Dorothy and her parents were very happy.（由what引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型3]And the plant you just gave me will also grow well.（省略that/which引导的定语从句）
