宿迁青华中学 2023-2024 学年度第一学期 9 月份教学质量检测
高二年级英语试题
第一部分 听力（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，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. Where are the speakers
A. In a hotel. B. In a dorm. C. On a train.
2. What has the woman been doing during her holiday
A. Traveling. B. Exercising. C. Working.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Reschedule the meeting.
B. Cancel the meeting.
C. Skip the meeting.
4 How is the woman going to school
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
5. What does the woman mean
A. She won’t see the opera.
B. She failed to get the tickets.
C. She enjoyed an opera last Saturday.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
6. How long has the woman worked for the company
A About one year. B. About half a year. C. About three months.
7. What does the woman think is the most rewarding thing
A. Having her own time.
B. Learning about another culture.
C. Finding ways to solve difficult problems.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。
8. What seems to be the woman’s problem
A. Her car broke down.
B. She didn’t feel well.
C Her wallet was missing.
9. Where is the woman going now
A. Her home. B. The garage. C. The hospital.
10. How much money does the woman want to borrow
A. $10. B. $15. C. $25.
听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。
11. Why doesn’t the woman like to study in the library
A. It’s too quiet. B. It’s rather crowded. C. It’s a bit far away.
12. Why does the woman come here
A. To read magazines.
B. To meet with the man.
C. To get books about French.
13. What will the speakers do next
A. Get help from the librarian.
B. Write a monthly report.
C. Hand in a paper.
听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。
14. What day is it today
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
15. What does the man think of history museums
A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Relaxing.
16. Where will the speakers go
A. The art museum. B. The science museum. C. The children’s museum.
17 How will the speakers go to the museum
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。
18. What clothes are only six dollars
A. Sweaters. B. T-shirts. C. Winter coats.
19. How many pairs of socks can one get with $2
A. Two. B. Six. C. Eight.
20. What can we learn about the sale
A. It will give out 20 gifts.
B. It will last until Sunday.
C. It began a month ago.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)
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
On your journey, there are some healthy active transport options, for example cycling.
Active transport benefits
* It’s a convenient and practical way to incorporate (并入) regular exercise into your day.
* Cycling to your stop or station helps to reduce your carbon footprint.
* The cost of buying and maintaining a bicycle is around 1% of the cost of buying and maintaining a car.
* It provides an opportunity to socialize with people in your local community.
* Cycling provides commuters (通勤者) with economical and efficient access to public transport services. On average, 10 times more households are within cycling distance of public transport than they are within walking distance.
Taking your bike on the train
You can take your bike on the train on weekdays, except during the following peak times:
* 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m. towards the CBD (Central Business District);
* 3 p.m.-6:30 p. m. outwards from the CBD;
* at any time during weekends and public holidays.
Note: You can travel in the opposite direction during the specified peak times above.
To avoid travelling during peak times you must complete your morning journey by 7 a.m. towards the CBD and afternoon journey by 3 p.m. outwards from the CBD.
During peak hours, bikes cannot be brought through Fortitude Valley, Central or Roma Street stations. If you travel with a bike during peak times, you may be asked to leave the train until peak time ends.
Bike storage facilities
Bike facilities offer greater flexibility as you can cycle to a station and securely park your bike before continuing your journey on public transport. Queensland Rail and the City of Gold Coast also offer a number of bicycle storage facilities across our network. You can book a bike locker by emailing us at bikelockerqueries@ . au.
1. What is mentioned about cycling in the text
A. It is environmentally-friendly. B. It is convenient to get around.
C. It is helpful to reduce your weight. D. It is much faster than walking.
2. When can you take your bike on the train through Roma Street station
A. 7 a.m. on Christmas. B. 3 p.m. towards CBD.
C. 6 p.m. during weekends. D. 4 p.m. outwards from CBD.
3. Where can we probably find the text
A. A guide book. B. A health journal.
C. A sports magazine. D. A Travel website.
B
China’s women’s basketball team was beaten by the United States in the final of the FIBA World Cup in Sydney. The silver medals that the Chinese were left with still represented their country’s best finish in the global showpiece in 28 years. Not since 1994 – in a tournament (锦标赛) held, like this one, in Australia – had they won a medal of any colour.
At the World Cup, China played a total of eight matches, winning six of them. They entered the final of a major international competition for the first time in almost three decades, before losing to defending champions the United States to finish runners-up for the second time in history.
China’s performance at the tournament received much attention from Chinese people both at home and abroad, especially as the final fell on the country’s National Day. Chinese flags were waved and the national anthem (国歌) was sung in the stadium, giving people a feeling that the team was playing on their home court.
Although losing the game, the team was met with praise and encouragement from Chinese netizens as people have walked away from a “medal-oriented” mentality, and started to accept more the spirit of sportsmanship and “perform your best” spirit. Many Chinese netizens said they were proud of the players for trying their best and fighting until the last minutes which showed the true sportsmanship. The mental strength and quality of the Chinese women’s basketball team are even more valuable than being the runner-up in the World Cup, they said. The Chinese women’s basketball team is already the champion in our hearts, commented an internet user.
“We should admit the gap in the strength between the two teams. However, the women basketball players have presented an exciting game, playing good defense and never hesitating to attack. I am so proud of them, and it is special our National Day.” said one Weibo user.
4. What makes this final most impressive
A. Winning the six matches as a whole.
B. Entering the final competition of all time.
C. Meeting with our country’s National Day.
D. Receiving much attention home and abroad.
5. How do Chinese netizens feel about China’s winning silver medals
A. Surprised and upset. B. Excited and inspired.
C. Annoyed and grateful. D. Encouraged and curious.
6. Why do people feel that the team was playing on the home court
A. The team won the silver medals after 28 years.
B. The match received amounts of attention globally.
C. China’s women’s basketball team entered the final.
D. Chinese flags and anthem sprang up in the stadium.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Our country’s National Day. B. Our gratitude to the coach.
C. The FIBA World Cup history. D. A special gift for the National Day.
C
Some people often wonder whether they are fighting a battle with their genes to maintain a healthy weight. In fact, researchers have provided plenty of evidence that people are born with tendencies to be lighter or heavier. For example, studies of identical twins have revealed great similarity in their overall weight. Part of this similarity may be explained by the finding that some people are born to burn a lot of calories just through ordinary day-to-day activities while others are not. Those who are not are more at risk for weight gain.
Researchers have discovered some of the actual genetic mechanisms (机制) that may make some individuals more likely to be obese (肥胖的). For example, a gene has been found that appears to control signals to the brain that enough fat has been stored in the body in the course of a meal — so the individual should stop eating. The gene influences the production of leptin (瘦蛋白), which keeps appetite under control. If leptin doesn’t work well, it is likely that individuals will continue to eat. Thus the gene that controls leptin appears to have a critical influence on the potential for obesity.
The confirmation that leptin plays a role in weight control has encouraged researchers to identify and understand other weight-related genes. Recent attention has focused on a gene called GAD2. GAD2 helps control the amount of the neurotransmitter (神经递质) GABA. In general, when more GABA is available, appetite is increased. For that reason, people who have a form of GAD2 that allows more GABA to be available may be at risk for overeating. You can see that GAD2 is not directly an obesity gene. Rather it has an indirect influence on obesity through its direct influence on GABA.
Genetic research holds out the promise of innovative solutions to obesity. Researchers hope that an understanding of the link between genus and weight control will enable them to provide new drug treatments. Nonetheless, even the most optimistic researchers provide a warning: “Innovative drugs will be effective only when they are used along with lifestyle changes.”
8. What does the author want to explain by giving the example of twins
A. It is hard to maintain a healthy weight. B. Being fat or thin is genetic ally related
C. The twins are usually of similar weight. D. An individual ‘ body can burn calorie.
9. What can make an individual more likely to put on weight
A. Poor appetite. B. All varieties of GAD2
C. Effective leptin. D. Extra amount of GABA.
10. What do researchers suggest people do
A. Adopt advanced means. B. Learn more about genetic effects.
C. Keep good living habits. D. Change the weight-related gene.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. How does genetics contribute to obesity B. What impact does eating have on weight
C. How many genus determine who is obese D. Why do many people become overweight
D
Jason Allen, a video game designer in Pueblo, Colorado, spent about 80 hours working on his entry to the Colorado State Fair's digital arts competition. Judges awarded him first place, which came with a $300 prize.
Allen's victory took a turn when he revealed online that he'd created his prize-winning art using Midjourney, an artificial intelligence (AI) program that can turn text descriptions into images. He says he also made that clear to state fair officials when he dropped off his submission (提交) called Théátre D'péra Spatial.
Colorado's 150-year-old state fair is held each summer in Pueblo, a town about 185 kilometers south of Denver. The fair's submission guide lines do not directly mention AI-generated art, but they define (定义) digital arts as “artistic practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process.”
The competition's two judges say they were unaware that Allen had used AI to create his piece. But even if they had known, they still would've given him first place. They said they awarded the top prize based on the story Théátre D'péra Spatial tells, as well as the spirit it inspires.
Allen created Théátre D'péra Spatial by entering various words and phrased into Midjourney, which then produced more than 900 versions for him to choose from. He selected his three favorite, then continued adjusting them in Photo shop until he was satisfied. He boosted their resolution (分辨率) using a tool called Gigapixel and printed the works on canvas. He entered all three pieces into the competition, and one of them won.
Allen said he believes the criticism of his work originate from artist s' fear that technology will one day become so advanced that they'll be out of jobs.
In the meantime, as state fair spokesperson alga Robak says, it's bringing out “a broader conversation about how we decide what art is, and how we judge it appropriately.”
12. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in paragraph 2
A. Taking a turn. B. Revealing the truth online.
C. Turning text descriptions into images. D. Applying an AI program to the creation.
13. Why did the two judges award alien first place
A. He followed guide lines for AI-generated art.
B. They were unaware of the use of ad in his piece.
C. He is a pioneer of using digital technology in creation.
D. They are impressed with the ideas that his work presents.
14. What is paragraph mainly about
A. How Allen created his works. B. What all technologies alien used.
C. Why Allen chose to employ Midjourney. D. Where the advantage of Allen's works lay.
15. According to the text, Allen's victory ___________
A. costs artists their jobs B. helps enhance AI technology
C. ensures fairness in arts competitions D. generates a discussion on defining art
第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Self-confidence refers to your belief in your skills, qualities, and ability to succeed. Having confidence in yourself is not only important to your health and well-being, it can also affect how you are perceived by others. However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.____16____
Focus on Your Strengths
When you are in a situation where you want to appear confident, it can be helpful to focus on the skills and abilities you feel most confident about.____17____Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.
____18____
Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success. If you tend to engage in negative self-talk, start working on re-framing your thoughts to be more positive and optimistic. For example, you might work on reminding yourself that there are positive sides to every situation. Talking to yourself positively is a great way to boost your sense of self-efficacy so that you feel better able to succeed and deal with whatever you are facing.
Look for Inspiration
Looking to confident people you admire reading inspirational statements or repeating a motivating mantra can also be a way to boost your confidence when you need it. The key is to choose realistic role models or statements that reflect achievable goals.
Avoid Making Comparisons
While finding sources of positive inspiration can help you show confidence, it is important to avoid comparing yourself to other people unfavorably. You may make such comparisons whether you are looking at their performance, appearance or other qualities.____19____
Take on New Challenges
____20____Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.
A. Talk Yourself Up
B. Keep Yourself Relaxed
C. Choose something you know you are good at.
D. You can avoid being confident from time to time.
E. If so, it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.
F. You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.
G. Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分 55 分）
第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Being an astronaut sounds cool, doesn’t it In space, they get to do some pretty amazing things, like____21____ in zero gravity. However, without____22____, there are also plenty of things astronauts can’t do, and that’s very____23____. What’s worse, they can’t even let their sadness show — because it’s impossible to ____24____ in zero gravity.
Of course, astronauts can still produce tears. But crying is much more difficult in space. Because of their ____25____ environment, tears don’t flow downward out of the eyes. This____26____ that when you cry in space, your tears have nowhere to go — they just____27____ there. In May 2011, astronaut Andrew J. Feustel____28____ this during one of his spacewalks.
Besides making your ____29____ unclear, this can also cause physical pain. Back on Earth, tears are supposed to bring _____30_____ to the eyes. But that’s not the case in space. “My right eye is painful like crazy,” Feustel told his teammate during the walk.
Since gravity doesn’t work in space, astronauts need some extra help to get rid of the tears. Feustel _____31_____ to rub (擦) his eyes against his helmet to wipe the tears away. Another choice is to just wait. “When the tears get big enough they_____32_____ break free of the eye and float around,” astronaut Ron Parise said.
In space, astronauts can’t eat or drink in _____33_____ ways. Nor can they talk to each other directly. They can’t even burp (打嗝), because there is no gravity to hold the food_____34_____ in their stomach. If they do burp, they just _____35_____ throwing up everything in their stomach. Thus, perhaps it’s only space explorers who can honestly say, “Gravity, you’re the best.”
21. A. leaping B. floating C. eating D. talking
22. A. gravity B. doubt C. aid D. effort
23. A. risky B. lifelike C. sad D. unfortunate
24. A. foresee B. view C. pray D. cry
25. A. dangerous B. extreme C. stable D. weightless
26. A. expects B. means C. demands D. shows
27. A. meet B. develop C. stay D. leave
28. A. witnessed B. acknowledged C. experienced D. suffered
29. A. mind B. vision C. sense D. idea
30. A. peace B. disaster C. stress D. comfort
31. A. chose B. decided C. stopped D. hesitated
32. A. fluently B. exactly C. efficiently D. simply
33. A. regular B. normal C. particular D. rational
34. A. out B. off C. down D. up
35. A. give up B. end up C. put off D. feel like
第二节 语篇填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 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。
Acupuncture, one of the most famous Chinese medical _____36_____ (treat), is increasingly well received among the world with solid evidence ___37___ it has a certain edge over western medicine.
____38____ (date) back to the Stone Age, the magic needles measuring between 15 and 75 millimeters in length played _____39_____ critical role in treating patients in the old past of China and over time, these needles ____40____ (change) in materials and shapes. While examining a patient, the acupuncturist looks at the patient’s skin and tongue, listening to the sound, smelling his breath, asking about his condition and _______41_______ (feel) his pulse. According to the results of the check-up, the acupuncturist selects certain points on the body called acupuncture points. So far, more than 360 acupuncture points have been identified, each of ___42___ linked to a different part of the body.
However,___43___ acupuncture actually works is not clearly understood, and no agreement has been reached. But anyway, there really existed such a phenomenon where patients can restore health after being treated by the acupuncture, so ____44____ the uncertainty about its medical basis, these years it has been applied to treat a wide range of health problems and is preferred at home and abroad. In 2010, acupuncture was included in the UNESCO ICH. Today, it is recognized ____45____ a symbol of TCM and has come into widespread use.
第三节 词汇 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满 10 分)
认真阅读下列各题，根据中文提示或首字母，写出 1 个语义通顺语法正确的单词。
46. What was the most ________ (值得纪念的) was an inexpensive watch his mother wore.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. We do not consider his behaviour to be _____ (一致的) with the holding of a high ranking job. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. When it comes to keeping healthy, playing sports enjoys w________popularity among people. (根据首字母单词拼写)
49. When we come across such factual differences, we should not rush to the________ (结论) that one of the news reports gives false information. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. Our facial expressions often vary, which make facial r________ less effective. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. I had ________ (投诉) to the manager about our rooms but I didn’t get any satisfactory response. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. After a serious accident, the young man w________ into himself and refused to talk with anyone. (根据首字母单词拼写)
53. It allows geneticists to make changes to the genome by correcting, adding,________ (删除) or replacing specific parts of the genetic material. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. In a football match, players try to kick or head the ball into the o ________team’s goal. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55. The company need more ________ (经济) assistance from the government. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节 应用文写作 (满分 15 分)
56. 最近某眼科医院对你校学生进行了视力调查，70%以上的同学都或多或少存在视力问题。假如你是李华，校学生会主席，为了引起同学们的重视，请你代表学生会以“Saving Eyesight”为主题写一封英文倡议书。要点如下：
1.倡议书的原因和目的。
2.倡议书的具体内容。
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.词数80字左右；
2.可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear schoolmates,
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第二节读后续写(满分 20 分)
57. 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。
Kelsey was grateful for everything her mother had done for her. In spite of being raised by her mother alone, Kelsey received a good education, and now held a leading position in a large company.
Recently the company was making corporate brochures (企业手册) in which achievers would share their success and thank their parents as well. For this, the achievers would have to take photos of themselves with their parents.
Kelsey didn’t really want that because her mother had put on a lot of weight due to a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle. Kelsey managed to contact one of the best photographers and made a reservation in advance. When she and her mother came to the photographer’s studio, Kelsey took the man aside and said, “Please make sure my mom looks thinner in the photo.” But the photographer said what her mother really needed was a diet or exercise, not a photographer.
Kelsey insisted that he shouldn’t make her mother look like a slim dancer. She just expected him to do his best to make her mother look a bit thinner. The photographer finally agreed and took measures to hide some details, setting the right light and choosing better angles for shots. But it was not easy to fool the camera.
Kelsey’s mother noticed how the photographer was having a hard time and how her daughter was shaking her head. She smiled and said that she just wanted photos with Kelsey no matter whether she looked heavy or not.
The next day, Kelsey came to pick up the photos with her mother. The photographer printed out several photos, copied the rest on a flash drive and handed them to Kelsey. Kelsey was disappointed and complained. How she wished her mother could look much thinner! The photographer shrugged helplessly and said nothing. Kelsey’s mother, however, said that the photographer did a good job and she was who she was. Then she told Kelsey to accept the fact that her mother was not “the tiny girl Thumbelina (拇指姑娘) in the fairy tale.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1:
Then Kelsey’s mother turned and went out of the studio.
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Para 2:
Hearing those words. Kelsey felt such shame that she came near to tears.
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高二年级英语试题
第一部分 听力（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，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. Where are the speakers
A. In a hotel. B. In a dorm. C. On a train.
2. What has the woman been doing during her holiday
A Traveling. B. Exercising. C. Working.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Reschedule the meeting.
B. Cancel the meeting.
C. Skip the meeting.
4. How is the woman going to school
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
5. What does the woman mean
A. She won’t see the opera.
B. She failed to get the tickets.
C. She enjoyed an opera last Saturday.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
6. How long has the woman worked for the company
A. About one year. B. About half a year. C. About three months.
7. What does the woman think is the most rewarding thing
A. Having her own time.
B. Learning about another culture.
C. Finding ways to solve difficult problems.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。
8. What seems to be the woman’s problem
A. Her car broke down.
B. She didn’t feel well.
C. Her wallet was missing.
9. Where is the woman going now
A. Her home. B. The garage. C. The hospital.
10. How much money does the woman want to borrow
A. $10. B. $15. C. $25.
听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。
11. Why doesn’t the woman like to study in the library
A. It’s too quiet. B. It’s rather crowded. C. It’s a bit far away.
12. Why does the woman come here
A. To read magazines.
B. To meet with the man.
C. To get books about French.
13. What will the speakers do next
A. Get help from the librarian.
B. Write a monthly report.
C. Hand in a paper.
听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。
14. What day is it today
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
15. What does the man think of history museums
A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Relaxing.
16. Where will the speakers go
A. The art museum. B. The science museum. C. The children’s museum.
17. How will the speakers go to the museum
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。
18. What clothes are only six dollars
A. Sweaters. B. T-shirts. C. Winter coats.
19. How many pairs of socks can one get with $2
A. Two. B. Six. C. Eight.
20. What can we learn about the sale
A. It will give out 20 gifts.
B. It will last until Sunday.
C. It began a month ago.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)
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
On your journey, there are some healthy active transport options, for example cycling.
Active transport benefits
* It’s a convenient and practical way to incorporate (并入) regular exercise into your day.
* Cycling to your stop or station helps to reduce your carbon footprint.
* The cost of buying and maintaining a bicycle is around 1% of the cost of buying and maintaining a car.
* It provides an opportunity to socialize with people in your local community.
* Cycling provides commuters (通勤者) with economical and efficient access to public transport services. On average, 10 times more households are within cycling distance of public transport than they are within walking distance.
Taking your bike on the train
You can take your bike on the train on weekdays, except during the following peak times:
* 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m. towards the CBD (Central Business District);
* 3 p.m.-6:30 p. m. outwards from the CBD;
* at any time during weekends and public holidays.
Note: You can travel in the opposite direction during the specified peak times above.
To avoid travelling during peak times, you must complete your morning journey by 7 a.m. towards the CBD and afternoon journey by 3 p.m. outwards from the CBD.
During peak hours, bikes cannot be brought through Fortitude Valley, Central or Roma Street stations. If you travel with a bike during peak times, you may be asked to leave the train until peak time ends.
Bike storage facilities
Bike facilities offer greater flexibility as you can cycle to a station and securely park your bike before continuing your journey on public transport. Queensland Rail and the City of Gold Coast also offer a number of bicycle storage facilities across our network. You can book a bike locker by emailing us at bikelockerqueries@ . au.
1. What is mentioned about cycling in the text
A. It is environmentally-friendly. B. It is convenient to get around.
C. It is helpful to reduce your weight. D. It is much faster than walking.
2. When can you take your bike on the train through Roma Street station
A. 7 a.m. on Christmas. B. 3 p.m. towards CBD.
C. 6 p.m. during weekends. D. 4 p.m. outwards from CBD.
3. Where can we probably find the text
A. A guide book. B. A health journal.
C. A sports magazine. D. A Travel website.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述了骑自行车上下班的好处及换乘公共交通方式的注意事项。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Active transport benefits部分的Cycling to your stop or station helps to reduce your carbon footprint.可知，骑自行车到车站可以减少你的碳足迹。即，骑自行车对环境有好处。A. It is environmentally-friendly.(它是亲环境的)符合以上说法，故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Taking your bike on the train部分的You can take your bike on the train on weekdays, except during the following peak times:* 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m. towards the CBD (Central Business District);* 3 p.m.-6:30 p. m. outwards from the CBD;* at any time during weekends and public holidays.可知，在以下高峰期都不能把自行车带上火车：早上7点半到9点半前往CBD方向；下午3点到6点半从CBD向外；在任何周末和公共假日。以及During peak hours, bikes cannot be brought through Fortitude Valley, Central or Roma Street stations.可知，在高峰时刻，自行车不能通过 Fortitude Valley，Central或Roma Street 站。由此可知，要通过Roma Street把自行车带上火车要避开这些高峰期。B. 3 p.m. towards CBD.(下午三点前往CBD)不在高峰期时段内，故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章整体内容，再结合文章第一段On your journey, there are some healthy active transport options, for example cycling.(在你的旅途中，有一些健康积极的交通选择，例如骑自行车)话以及文章最后一句You can book a bike locker by emailing us at bikelockerqueries@ . au.(你可以通过给bikelockerqueries@ . au.给我们发邮件预定一个自行车储放室)可推断，这篇文章可能出自旅游网站。D. A Travel website.(一个旅行网站)符合以上推断，故选D项。
B
China’s women’s basketball team was beaten by the United States in the final of the FIBA World Cup in Sydney. The silver medals that the Chinese were left with still represented their country’s best finish in the global showpiece in 28 years. Not since 1994 – in a tournament (锦标赛) held, like this one, in Australia – had they won a medal of any colour.
At the World Cup, China played a total of eight matches, winning six of them. They entered the final of a major international competition for the first time in almost three decades, before losing to defending champions the United States to finish runners-up for the second time in history.
China’s performance at the tournament received much attention from Chinese people both at home and abroad, especially as the final fell on the country’s National Day. Chinese flags were waved and the national anthem (国歌) was sung in the stadium, giving people a feeling that the team was playing on their home court.
Although losing the game, the team was met with praise and encouragement from Chinese netizens as people have walked away from a “medal-oriented” mentality, and started to accept more the spirit of sportsmanship and “perform your best” spirit. Many Chinese netizens said they were proud of the players for trying their best and fighting until the last minutes which showed the true sportsmanship. The mental strength and quality of the Chinese women’s basketball team are even more valuable than being the runner-up in the World Cup, they said. The Chinese women’s basketball team is already the champion in our hearts, commented an internet user.
“We should admit the gap in the strength between the two teams. However, the women basketball players have presented an exciting game, playing good defense and never hesitating to attack. I am so proud of them, and it is special our National Day.” said one Weibo user.
4. What makes this final most impressive
A. Winning the six matches as a whole.
B. Entering the final competition of all time.
C. Meeting with our country’s National Day.
D. Receiving much attention home and abroad.
5. How do Chinese netizens feel about China’s winning silver medals
A. Surprised and upset. B. Excited and inspired.
C. Annoyed and grateful. D. Encouraged and curious.
6. Why do people feel that the team was playing on the home court
A. The team won the silver medals after 28 years.
B. The match received amounts of attention globally.
C. China’s women’s basketball team entered the final.
D. Chinese flags and anthem sprang up in the stadium.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Our country’s National Day. B. Our gratitude to the coach.
C. The FIBA World Cup history. D. A special gift for the National Day.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要讲述了中国女篮赢得了世界杯银牌，恰逢中国的国庆节，给国庆献上了一份特别的礼物，使得这次比赛更令人印象深刻。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“China’s performance at the tournament received much attention from Chinese people both at home and abroad, especially as the final fell on the country’s National Day.(中国队在比赛中的表现受到了国内外中国人的广泛关注，尤其是在决赛恰逢国庆节的时候。)”可知，这次决赛令人印象深刻是因为恰逢我们的国庆节。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Although losing the game, the team was met with praise and encouragement from Chinese netizens as people have walked away from a “medal-oriented” mentality, and started to accept more the spirit of sportsmanship and “perform your best” spirit. Many Chinese netizens said they were proud of the players for trying their best and fighting until the last minutes which showed the true sportsmanship. The mental strength and quality of the Chinese women’s basketball team are even more valuable than being the runner-up in the World Cup, they said. The Chinese women’s basketball team is already the champion in our hearts, commented an internet user.( 虽然输掉了比赛，但这支队伍受到了中国网民的赞扬和鼓励，因为人们已经摆脱了“以奖牌为导向”的心态，开始更多地接受体育精神和“做到最好”的精神。许多中国网民表示，他们为运动员们竭尽全力、战斗到最后一刻而感到骄傲，这体现了真正的体育精神。他们说，中国女篮的精神力量和素质比获得世界杯亚军更有价值。中国女篮已经是我们心中的冠军，一位网友评论道。)”可知，对于中国队赢得银牌中国网民感到骄傲，给予了赞扬和鼓励，认为这体现了真正的体育精神，因此推断他们是激动的，感到受鼓舞的。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“Chinese flags were waved and the national anthem(国歌) was sung in the stadium, giving people a feeling that the team was playing on their home court.(体育场里挥舞着中国国旗，唱着中国国歌，给人一种球队在自己的主场比赛的感觉。)”可知，中国国旗和国歌在体育场里出现让人们感觉像在自己的主场比赛。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“China’s women’s basketball team was beaten by the United States in the final of the FIBA World Cup in Sydney. The silver medals that the Chinese were left with still represented their country’s best finish in the global showpiece in 28 years.( 在悉尼举行的国际篮联世界杯决赛中，中国女篮被美国队击败。中国获得的银牌仍然代表着中国28年来在全球盛会上取得的最好成绩。)”和第三段的“China’s performance at the tournament received much attention from Chinese people both at home and abroad, especially as the final fell on the country’s National Day.( 中国队在比赛中的表现受到了国内外中国人的广泛关注，尤其是在决赛恰逢国庆节的时候。)”并结合全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了中国女篮赢得了世界杯银牌，恰逢中国的国庆节，给国庆献上了一份特别的礼物，使得这次比赛更令人印象深刻，因此推断D项“一份特别的国庆礼物。”为最佳标题。故选D。
C
Some people often wonder whether they are fighting a battle with their genes to maintain a healthy weight. In fact, researchers have provided plenty of evidence that people are born with tendencies to be lighter or heavier. For example, studies of identical twins have revealed great similarity in their overall weight. Part of this similarity may be explained by the finding that some people are born to burn a lot of calories just through ordinary day-to-day activities while others are not. Those who are not are more at risk for weight gain.
Researchers have discovered some of the actual genetic mechanisms (机制) that may make some individuals more likely to be obese (肥胖的). For example, a gene has been found that appears to control signals to the brain that enough fat has been stored in the body in the course of a meal — so the individual should stop eating. The gene influences the production of leptin (瘦蛋白), which keeps appetite under control. If leptin doesn’t work well, it is likely that individuals will continue to eat. Thus the gene that controls leptin appears to have a critical influence on the potential for obesity.
The confirmation that leptin plays a role in weight control has encouraged researchers to identify and understand other weight-related genes. Recent attention has focused on a gene called GAD2. GAD2 helps control the amount of the neurotransmitter (神经递质) GABA. In general, when more GABA is available, appetite is increased. For that reason, people who have a form of GAD2 that allows more GABA to be available may be at risk for overeating. You can see that GAD2 is not directly an obesity gene. Rather it has an indirect influence on obesity through its direct influence on GABA.
Genetic research holds out the promise of innovative solutions to obesity. Researchers hope that an understanding of the link between genus and weight control will enable them to provide new drug treatments. Nonetheless, even the most optimistic researchers provide a warning: “Innovative drugs will be effective only when they are used along with lifestyle changes.”
8. What does the author want to explain by giving the example of twins
A. It is hard to maintain a healthy weight. B. Being fat or thin is genetic ally related
C. The twins are usually of similar weight. D. An individual ‘ body can burn calorie.
9. What can make an individual more likely to put on weight
A. Poor appetite. B. All varieties of GAD2
C. Effective leptin. D. Extra amount of GABA.
10. What do researchers suggest people do
A. Adopt advanced means. B. Learn more about genetic effects.
C. Keep good living habits. D. Change the weight-related gene.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. How does genetics contribute to obesity B. What impact does eating have on weight
C. How many genus determine who is obese D. Why do many people become overweight
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是研究人员发现了一些可能使某些人更容易肥胖的实际遗传机制。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“Some people often wonder whether they are fighting a battle with their genes to maintain a healthy weight, In fact, researchers have presided plenty of evidence that people are born with tendencies to be fighter or heavier.(有些人经常想知道他们是否在与自己的基因进行战斗以保持健康的体重。事实上，研究人员已经掌握了大量的证据表明人们生来就有战斗或肥胖的倾向。)”可知，作者想通过双胞胎的例子来解释胖或瘦与基因有关，故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“In general, when more GABA is available, appetite is increased. For that reason, people who have a form of GAD2 that allows more GABA to be available may be at risk for overeating.(一般来说，当有更多的GABA时，食欲就会增加。因此，患有一种GAD2的人可能有暴饮暴食的风险，这种GAD2可以产生更多的GABA。)”可知，让一个人更容易发胖的是额外的GABA。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Nonetheless, even the most optimistic researchers provide a warning: “Innovative drugs will be effective only when they are used along with lifestyle changes.”(然而，即使是最乐观的研究人员也提出了警告：“创新药物只有在与改变生活方式同时使用时才会有效。”)”可知，研究人员建议人们保持良好的生活习惯。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段的“Researchers have discovered some of the actual genetic mechanisms (机制) that may make some individuals more likely to be obese (肥胖的).(研究人员发现了一些可能使某些人更容易肥胖的实际遗传机制。)”可知，本文主要讲的是研究人员发现了一些可能使某些人更容易肥胖的实际遗传机制，也就是“基因是如何导致肥胖的？”，故选A。
D
Jason Allen, a video game designer in Pueblo, Colorado, spent about 80 hours working on his entry to the Colorado State Fair's digital arts competition. Judges awarded him first place, which came with a $300 prize.
Allen's victory took a turn when he revealed online that he'd created his prize-winning art using Midjourney, an artificial intelligence (AI) program that can turn text descriptions into images. He says he also made that clear to state fair officials when he dropped off his submission (提交) called Théátre D'péra Spatial.
Colorado's 150-year-old state fair is held each summer in Pueblo, a town about 185 kilometers south of Denver. The fair's submission guide lines do not directly mention AI-generated art, but they define (定义) digital arts as “artistic practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process.”
The competition's two judges say they were unaware that Allen had used AI to create his piece. But even if they had known, they still would've given him first place. They said they awarded the top prize based on the story Théátre D'péra Spatial tells, as well as the spirit it inspires.
Allen created Théátre D'péra Spatial by entering various words and phrased into Midjourney, which then produced more than 900 versions for him to choose from. He selected his three favorite, then continued adjusting them in Photo shop until he was satisfied. He boosted their resolution (分辨率) using a tool called Gigapixel and printed the works on canvas. He entered all three pieces into the competition, and one of them won.
Allen said he believes the criticism of his work originate from artist s' fear that technology will one day become so advanced that they'll be out of jobs.
In the meantime as state fair spokesperson alga Robak says, it's bringing out “a broader conversation about how we decide what art is, and how we judge it appropriately.”
12. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in paragraph 2
A. Taking a turn. B. Revealing the truth online.
C. Turning text descriptions into images. D. Applying an AI program to the creation.
13. Why did the two judges award alien first place
A. He followed guide lines for AI-generated art.
B. They were unaware of the use of ad in his piece.
C. He is a pioneer of using digital technology in creation.
D. They are impressed with the ideas that his work presents.
14. What is paragraph mainly about
A. How Allen created his works. B. What all technologies alien used.
C. Why Allen chose to employ Midjourney. D. Where the advantage of Allen's works lay.
15. According to the text, Allen's victory ___________
A. costs artists their jobs B. helps enhance AI technology
C. ensures fairness in arts competitions D. generates a discussion on defining art
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述Allen是如何使用人工智能创作自己的作品，并取得了胜利，引发如何定义艺术的讨论。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线处上文“Allen's victory took a turn when he revealed online that he'd created his prize-winning art using Midjourney, an artificial intelligence (AI) program that can turn text descriptions into images.( 当艾伦在网上透露他是用Midjourney(一种可以将文字描述转化为图像的人工智能程序)创作出获奖作品时，他的胜利发生了转折。)”可知that指代上文提到的用人工智能创作作品的这件事，故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The competition's two judges say they were unaware that Allen had used AI to create his piece. But even if they had known, they still would've given him first place. They said they awarded the top prize based on the story Théátre D'péra Spatial tells, as well as the spirit it inspires. (比赛评判员委表示，他们不知道Allen使用了人工智能来创作他的作品。但即使他们知道，他们还是会给他第一名。他们说，他们根据Théátre D'péra Spatial所讲述的故事以及它所激发的精神授予了最高奖项。)” 可知两个评判员对Allen的作品所呈现的思想印象深刻，故选D。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“Allen's victory took a turn when he revealed online that he'd created his prize-winning art using Midjourney, an artificial intelligence (AI) program that can turn text descriptions into images. He says he also made that clear to state fair officials when he dropped off his submission (提交) called Théátre D'péra Spatial. (当Allen在网上透露他是用Midjourney(一种可以将文字描述转化为图像的人工智能程序)创作出获奖作品时，他的胜利发生了转折。他说，当他递交名为Théátre D'péra Spatial的投稿时，他也向州博览会官员明确表示了这一点。)”可知文章主要讲述Allen是如何创作作品的。故选A。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“In the meantime, as state fair spokesperson alga Robak says, it's bringing out “a broader conversation about how we decide what art is, and how we judge it appropriately.” (与此同时，正如州博览会发言人阿尔加·罗巴克(alga Robak)所说，它引发了“关于我们如何决定什么是艺术，以及我们如何恰当地判断它的更广泛的对话。”)”可知Allen的胜利，产生对艺术定义的讨论，故选D。
第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Self-confidence refers to your belief in your skills, qualities, and ability to succeed. Having confidence in yourself is not only important to your health and well-being, it can also affect how you are perceived by others. However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.____16____
Focus on Your Strengths
When you are in a situation where you want to appear confident, it can be helpful to focus on the skills and abilities you feel most confident about.____17____Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.
____18____
Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success. If you tend to engage in negative self-talk, start working on re-framing your thoughts to be more positive and optimistic. For example, you might work on reminding yourself that there are positive sides to every situation. Talking to yourself positively is a great way to boost your sense of self-efficacy so that you feel better able to succeed and deal with whatever you are facing.
Look for Inspiration
Looking to confident people you admire reading inspirational statements or repeating a motivating mantra can also be a way to boost your confidence when you need it. The key is to choose realistic role models or statements that reflect achievable goals.
Avoid Making Comparisons
While finding sources of positive inspiration can help you show confidence, it is important to avoid comparing yourself to other people unfavorably. You may make such comparisons whether you are looking at their performance, appearance or other qualities.____19____
Take on New Challenges
____20____Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.
A. Talk Yourself Up
B. Keep Yourself Relaxed
C. Choose something you know you are good at.
D. You can avoid being confident from time to time.
E. If so, it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.
F. You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.
G. Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种方法可以让你变得更加自信。
【16题详解】
根据前文“However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.(然而，并不是每个人都对自己的能力充满信心。)”以及下文的内容可知，针对不自信的问题，空处引出下文内容，提出几点提升信心的建议，故选项G“Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.(幸运的是，在任何情况下，你都可以做一些事情来显示你的自信。)” 承上启下，符合语意。故选G项。
【17题详解】
根据小标题“Focus on Your Strength(专注你的优势)”以及后文“Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.(然后着重强调或突出这种品质。)”可知，后文是对空处的进一步说明，故选项C“Choose something you know you are good at.(选择一些你知道你擅长的东西)” 既是对小标题的体现，也衔接下文内容，符合语意。故选C项。
【18题详解】
根据下文“Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success.(另一方面，积极的自我对话已经被证明与成功有着密切的联系。)”可知，此段落讲述的是积极的自我对话能够提升你的自信心，也能够让你走向成功。故A项“Talk Yourself Up(鼓励自己)”总结下文内容，符合语意。故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据前文“You may make such comparisons whether you are looking at their performance, appearance or other qualities.(你可能会做这样的比较，无论你是看他们的表现，外表还是其他品质。)”可知，将自己与他人作比较其实会影响你的自信心的，选项E中“so”指的是前文内容，故选项E“If so, it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.(如果是这样，这可能会让你对自己感觉更糟。)”是对前文内容的进一步延伸，道出与他人作比较的不好影响。故选E项。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.(然而，这样做实际上会增加你的焦虑，减少你对自己能力的信心。研究发现，练习你害怕的事情有助于减少焦虑，提高自信。)”可知，一个人如果处处避免那些他害怕的、不自信的事，他反而会更加焦虑，而练习去面对他害怕的事反而能提升他的信心，故选项F“You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.(你可能很乐意避免让你感到不自信的情况。)”引出下文内容，符合语意。故选F项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分 55 分）
第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Being an astronaut sounds cool, doesn’t it In space, they get to do some pretty amazing things, like____21____ in zero gravity. However, without____22____, there are also plenty of things astronauts can’t do, and that’s very____23____. What’s worse, they can’t even let their sadness show — because it’s impossible to ____24____ in zero gravity.
Of course, astronauts can still produce tears. But crying is much more difficult in space. Because of their ____25____ environment, tears don’t flow downward out of the eyes. This____26____ that when you cry in space, your tears have nowhere to go — they just____27____ there. In May 2011, astronaut Andrew J. Feustel____28____ this during one of his spacewalks.
Besides making your ____29____ unclear, this can also cause physical pain. Back on Earth, tears are supposed to bring _____30_____ to the eyes. But that’s not the case in space. “My right eye is painful like crazy,” Feustel told his teammate during the walk.
Since gravity doesn’t work in space, astronauts need some extra help to get rid of the tears. Feustel _____31_____ to rub (擦) his eyes against his helmet to wipe the tears away. Another choice is to just wait. “When the tears get big enough they_____32_____ break free of the eye and float around,” astronaut Ron Parise said.
In space, astronauts can’t eat or drink in _____33_____ ways. Nor can they talk to each other directly. They can’t even burp (打嗝), because there is no gravity to hold the food_____34_____ in their stomach. If they do burp, they just _____35_____ throwing up everything in their stomach. Thus, perhaps it’s only space explorers who can honestly say, “Gravity, you’re the best.”
21. A. leaping B. floating C. eating D. talking
22. A. gravity B. doubt C. aid D. effort
23. A. risky B. lifelike C. sad D. unfortunate
24. A. foresee B. view C. pray D. cry
25. A. dangerous B. extreme C. stable D. weightless
26. A. expects B. means C. demands D. shows
27. A. meet B. develop C. stay D. leave
28. A. witnessed B. acknowledged C. experienced D. suffered
29. A. mind B. vision C. sense D. idea
30. A. peace B. disaster C. stress D. comfort
31. A. chose B. decided C. stopped D. hesitated
32. A. fluently B. exactly C. efficiently D. simply
33. A. regular B. normal C. particular D. rational
34. A. out B. off C. down D. up
35. A. give up B. end up C. put off D. feel like
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在没有重力的情况下，宇航员所面对的一些生理方面的问题。如在太空中哭泣要难得多。由于失重的环境，眼泪不会从眼睛里往下流。眼泪要么留在眼眶里让人视觉模糊，感觉非常痛苦，要么只能等待它自行飘散。在太空中，宇航员也不能正常饮食。对他们来说，地心引力才是最棒的。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在太空中，他们可以做一些非常神奇的事情，比如在失重状态下漂浮。A. leaping跳跃；B. floating漂浮；C. eating吃；D. talking谈话。根据上文“some pretty amazing things”及下文中“in zero gravity”可知，在太空可以在失重状态下漂浮，这是很神奇的。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，没有地心引力，也有很多宇航员不能做的事情，这是非常可悲的。A. gravity地球引力；B. doubt怀疑；C. aid援助；D. effort努力。根据上文“like____1____ in zero gravity.”和however可知，此处指没有地心引力。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，没有地心引力，也有很多宇航员不能做的事情，这是非常可悲的。A. risky危险的；B. lifelike逼真的；C. sad悲伤的；D. unfortunate不幸的。根据上文“However, without____2____, there are also plenty of things astronauts can’t do,”可知, 在没有地心引力的情况下，宇航员不能做很多事情，这是令人很伤感的。sad“让人难过的”， 符合语境。下文中的sadness也是信息提示。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：更糟糕的是，他们甚至不能表现出他们的悲伤——因为在失重状态下是不可能哭的。A. foresee预见；B. view观察；C. pray祈祷；D. cry哭泣。根据上文“let their sadness show”和下文中的关键词tears及crying可知，此处指他们不能哭泣。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于失重的环境，眼泪不会从眼睛里往下流。A. dangerous危险的；B. extreme极端的；C. stable稳定的；D. weightless失重的。根据上文“in zero gravity.”及常识可知，在太空中没有重力。weightless“失重的”，符合语境。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这意味着当你在太空中哭泣时，你的眼泪无处可去——它们只能停留在眼眶里。A. expects预期；B. means意味着；C. demands需求；D. shows展示。根据上文“tears don’t flow downward out of the eyes.”可知，太空中眼泪不会从眼睛里往下流，这意味着当你在太空中哭泣时，你的眼泪无处可去。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这意味着当你在太空中哭泣时，你的眼泪无处可去——它们只能停留在眼眶里。A. meet遇见；B. develop发展；C. stay停留；D. leave离开。根据上文“your tears have nowhere to go”可知，此处表示眼泪只会停留在眼眶里。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2011年5月，宇航员Andrew J. Feustel在一次太空行走中经历了这一过程。A. witnessed目击；B. acknowledged承认；C. experienced经历；D. suffered遭受。根据下文“My right eye is 12 like crazy”可知 2011年5月，宇航员Andrew J. Feustel在太空中就经历过这样痛苦的事。experience“经历”，符合语境。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：除了使你的视觉模糊，这也会导致身体疼痛。A. mind思维；B. vision视力；C. sense感觉；D. idea想法。根据上文“tears don’t flow downward out of the eyes”和“your tears have nowhere to go”可知，在太空流泪时，眼泪会停留在眼眶中。由此可知，当眼中含泪时，视觉会模糊。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在地球上，眼泪应该给眼睛带来舒适。A. peace和平；B. disaster灾难；C. stress压力；D. comfort舒适。根据上文“this can also cause physical pain”及下文“But that’s not the case in space.”可知，此处表示两种情况的对比。结合常识可知，在地球上，流泪会让眼睛感觉舒适。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Feustel选择在头盔上擦眼睛来擦去眼泪。A. chose选择；B. decided决定；C. stopped停止；D. hesitated犹豫。根据下文中“Another choice is to just wait”中的choice可知，此处表示选择在头盔上擦眼睛来擦去眼泪。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意： “当眼泪大到一定程度时，它们只是挣脱了眼睛，四处漂浮，”宇航员Ron Parise说。A. fluently流利地；B. exactly恰好地；C. efficiently有效地；D. simply仅仅。根据空后“break free of the eye and float around”可知，此处应用simply，表示强调, 意为“仅仅, 只不过”。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意： 在太空中，宇航员不能正常饮食。A. regular定期的；B. normal正常的；C. particular特别的；D. rational合理的。根据下文“Nor can they talk to each other directly. They can’t even burp (打嗝), because there is no gravity to hold the food____14____ in their stomach.”可知，此处指在太空中，宇航员不能以正常的方式吃或喝。normal“正常的”。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：他们甚至不能打嗝，因为没有重力把食物压在胃里。A. out从……里面出去；B. off离开；C. down往下；D. up向（较高位置）。根据上文“tears don’t flow downward out of the eyes.”可知，与流眼泪相似，吃食物时太空中也没有重力把食物压在胃里。结合语境可知，此处应用down。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：如果他们打嗝，他们只会把肚子里的东西都吐出来。A. give up放弃；B. end up(以……)结束；C. put off推迟；D. feel like想。根据上文“They can’t even burp (打嗝)”及下文“throwing up everything in their stomach.”可知，此处表示打嗝造成的结果，end up doing sth.“以……而告终”，符合语境。故选B。
第二节 语篇填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 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。
Acupuncture, one of the most famous Chinese medical _____36_____ (treat), is increasingly well received among the world with solid evidence ___37___ it has a certain edge over western medicine.
____38____ (date) back to the Stone Age, the magic needles measuring between 15 and 75 millimeters in length played _____39_____ critical role in treating patients in the old past of China and over time, these needles ____40____ (change) in materials and shapes. While examining a patient, the acupuncturist looks at the patient’s skin and tongue, listening to the sound, smelling his breath, asking about his condition and _______41_______ (feel) his pulse. According to the results of the check-up, the acupuncturist selects certain points on the body called acupuncture points. So far, more than 360 acupuncture points have been identified, each of ___42___ linked to a different part of the body.
However,___43___ acupuncture actually works is not clearly understood, and no agreement has been reached. But anyway, there really existed such a phenomenon where patients can restore health after being treated by the acupuncture, so ____44____ the uncertainty about its medical basis, these years it has been applied to treat a wide range of health problems and is preferred at home and abroad. In 2010, acupuncture was included in the UNESCO ICH. Today, it is recognized ____45____ a symbol of TCM and has come into widespread use.
【答案】36. treatments
37. that 38. Dating
39. a 40. have changed
41. feeling
42. them 43. how
44. despite
45. as
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了针灸作为中国传统医学中著名的治疗方法，在全球范围内越来越受到欢迎。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：针灸是中国最著名的医学疗法之一，在世界上越来越受欢迎，有确凿的证据表明它比西医有一定的优势。“one of+复数名词”是固定搭配，意为“……之一”，复数名词treatments作宾语。故填treatments。
37题详解】
考查同位语从句。句意：针灸是中国最著名的医学疗法之一，在世界上越来越受欢迎，有确凿的证据表明它比西医有一定的优势。“ 2 it has a certain edge over western medicine.”是同位语从句，说明名词evidence的内容，从句中不缺成分，句意完整，用连词that引导该从句。故填that。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：追溯到石器时代，这种长度在15到75毫米之间的神奇针在过去的中国治疗病人方面发挥了关键作用，随着时间的推移，这些针的材料和形状发生了变化。“(date) back to the Stone Age”在句中作时间状语，动词短语date back to用非谓语形式，且和主语之间是主动关系，用作非谓语动词时只能用现在分词形式。故填Dating。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：追溯到石器时代，这种长度在15到75毫米之间的神奇针在过去的中国治疗病人方面发挥了关键作用，随着时间的推移，这些针的材料和形状发生了变化。play a/an...role in是固定短语，意为“发挥……的作用；扮演一个……角色”，空格后critical发音以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
【40题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：追溯到石器时代，这种长度在15到75毫米之间的神奇针在过去的中国治疗病人方面发挥了关键作用，随着时间的推移，这些针的材料和形状发生了变化。change(变化)是分句中谓语动词，与主语these needles之间是主动关系，结合时间状语over time可知，讲述从过去开始持续到现在的动作，应使用现在完成时态，又因主语是复数名词，所以谓语动词也应使用复数形式。综上，谓语应用现在完成时的主动语态，复数形式。故填have changed。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在检查病人时，针灸师看病人的皮肤和舌头，听声音，闻他的呼吸，询问他的情况，摸摸他的脉搏。提示词feel与listening、smelling和asking是并列关系，与其逻辑主语the acupuncturist之间是主动关系，用现在分词作伴随状语。故填feeling。
【42题详解】
考查代词。句意：到目前为止，已经确定了360多个穴位，每个穴位都与身体的不同部位相连。“each of 7 linked to a different part of the body.”是独立主格结构，“each of 7 ”是句中逻辑主语，指代上文中“more than 360 acupuncture points”，用宾格代词them。故填them。
【43题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：然而，针灸到底是如何起作用的还不清楚，也没有达成一致意见。“ 8 acupuncture actually works”是主语从句，从句不缺主语，无需宾语，结合句意，表示“针灸如何起作用”，用连接副词how引导该主语从句并在从句中充当方式状语。故填how。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：但无论如何，确实存在这样一种现象，即患者经过针灸治疗后可以恢复健康，因此，尽管其医学基础不确定，但近年来，它已被广泛应用于治疗各种健康问题，并受到国内外的青睐。上文“the uncertainty about its medical basis”和下文“it has been applied to treat a wide range of health problems...”之间有转折关系，且“the uncertainty about its medical basis”是名词词组，所以用介词despite(尽管，即使)构成介词短语作让步状语。故填despite。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：今天，它被认为是中医的象征，并得到了广泛的应用。be recognized as是固定短语，意为“被公认为；被视为”，介词as意为“作为，当”。故填as。
第三节 词汇 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满 10 分)
认真阅读下列各题，根据中文提示或首字母，写出 1 个语义通顺语法正确的单词。
46. What was the most ________ (值得纪念的) was an inexpensive watch his mother wore.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】memorable
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：最令人难忘的是他母亲戴的一块便宜的手表。根据单词汉语提示“值得纪念的”及空前的What was the most 可知应填形容词形式memorable，作表语。故填memorable。
47. We do not consider his behaviour to be _____ (一致的) with the holding of a high ranking job. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】consistent
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我们认为他的行为与担任高级职位不符。根据句意和汉语提示可知，空处应用形容词consistent“一致的”在句中和be构成系表结构，be consistent with (与……一致)。故填consistent。
48. When it comes to keeping healthy, playing sports enjoys w________popularity among people. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】widespread##idespread
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：说到保持健康，运动在人们中受到普遍欢迎。分析句子结构可知，此处使用形容词作定语，结合句意及首字母可知，此处使用widespread“广泛的，普遍的”复合句意，故填widespread。
49. When we come across such factual differences, we should not rush to the________ (结论) that one of the news reports gives false information. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】conclusion
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：当我们遇到这样的事实差异时，我们不应该急于得出结论，认为其中一个新闻报道提供了虚假信息。分析句子结构可知，此处使用名词作宾语，conclusion意为“结论”，短语rush to the conclusion “急于得出结论”符合句意，故填conclusion。
50. Our facial expressions often vary, which make facial r________ less effective. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】recognition##ecognition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我们的面部表情经常变化，这使得面部识别不那么有效。根据单词首字母及句意“识别”空前的which make facial可知应填名词形式recognition，作宾语。故填recognition。
51. I had ________ (投诉) to the manager about our rooms but I didn’t get any satisfactory response. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】complained
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：有关我们的房间，我向经理投诉过，但没有得到满意的答复。根据单词汉语提示“投诉”及空前的I had可知应填过去分词形式complained，构成过去完成时。故填complained。
52. After a serious accident the young man w________ into himself and refused to talk with anyone. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】withdrew##ithdrew
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：在一次严重的事故之后，这个年轻人变得不爱与人交往，拒绝和任何人说话。空处作句子的谓语，结合“refused to talk with anyone”和首字母提示可推知，动词withdraw“脱离（社会），不与人交往”符合题意，withdraw into oneself表示“变得自我封闭，变得不爱与人交往”，且结合refused可知，时态为一般过去时，withdraw需用过去式的形式。故填withdrew。
53. It allows geneticists to make changes to the genome by correcting, adding,________ (删除) or replacing specific parts of the genetic material. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】deleting
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：它允许遗传学家通过纠正、添加、删除或替换遗传物质的特定部分来改变基因组。“删除”英文为delete，介词by后接动名词形式。根据汉语提示及句意，故填deleting。
54. In a football match, players try to kick or head the ball into the o ________team’s goal. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】opposing##pposing
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。在足球比赛中，球员们试图将球踢向对方球门。分析句子结构可知，此处使用形容词作定语，结合句意及首字母提示可知，opposing“相反的，对立的”符合句意，故填opposing。
55. The company need more ________ (经济) assistance from the government. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】financial
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：公司需要政府更多的经济援助。根据汉语提示“经济”和空后的assistance可知，应填形容词financial“财政的，财务的”作定语修饰名词。故填financial。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节 应用文写作 (满分 15 分)
56. 最近某眼科医院对你校学生进行了视力调查，70%以上的同学都或多或少存在视力问题。假如你是李华，校学生会主席，为了引起同学们的重视，请你代表学生会以“Saving Eyesight”为主题写一封英文倡议书。要点如下：
1.倡议书的原因和目的。
2.倡议书的具体内容。
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.词数80字左右；
2.可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear schoolmates,
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【答案】Dear schoolmates,
A recent survey has revealed that 70% of us have poor eyesight. Faced with the current situation, we students should respond actively to ease the serious condition.
First of all, we should take regular breaks from our study and go outside to give our eyes a chance to be exposed to sunlight. Of equal importance is avoidance of being too close to electronic equipment. Eventually, whenever and wherever we read, keep it in mind that proper lighting is a must so that our eyes don’t need to work hard.
I strongly advocate that we should take action at no time to save our eyesight.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表学生会以“Saving Eyesight”为主题写一封英文倡议书。
【详解】1.词汇积累
最终：eventually→finally
采取行动：take action→take measures
首先：first of all→firstly
立即；立刻：in no time→immediately
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：First of all, we should take regular breaks from our study and go outside to give our eyes a chance to be exposed to sunlight.
拓展句：First of all, what we should do is take regular breaks from our study and go outside to give our eyes a chance to be exposed to sunlight.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Faced with the current situation, we students should respond actively to ease the serious condition.(运用了过去分词短语作状语)
【高分句型2】Eventually, whenever and wherever we read, keep it in mind that proper lighting is a must so that our eyes don’t need to work hard.(运用了让步状语从句和it作形式宾语that从句作真正宾语的结构)
第二节读后续写(满分 20 分)
57. 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。
Kelsey was grateful for everything her mother had done for her. In spite of being raised by her mother alone, Kelsey received a good education, and now held a leading position in a large company.
Recently the company was making corporate brochures (企业手册) in which achievers would share their success and thank their parents as well. For this, the achievers would have to take photos of themselves with their parents.
Kelsey didn’t really want that because her mother had put on a lot of weight due to a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle. Kelsey managed to contact one of the best photographers and made a reservation in advance. When she and her mother came to the photographer’s studio, Kelsey took the man aside and said, “Please make sure my mom looks thinner in the photo.” But the photographer said what her mother really needed was a diet or exercise, not a photographer.
Kelsey insisted that he shouldn’t make her mother look like a slim dancer. She just expected him to do his best to make her mother look a bit thinner. The photographer finally agreed and took measures to hide some details, setting the right light and choosing better angles for shots. But it was not easy to fool the camera.
Kelsey’s mother noticed how the photographer was having a hard time and how her daughter was shaking her head. She smiled and said that she just wanted photos with Kelsey no matter whether she looked heavy or not.
The next day, Kelsey came to pick up the photos with her mother. The photographer printed out several photos, copied the rest on a flash drive and handed them to Kelsey. Kelsey was disappointed and complained. How she wished her mother could look much thinner! The photographer shrugged helplessly and said nothing. Kelsey’s mother, however, said that the photographer did a good job and she was who she was. Then she told Kelsey to accept the fact that her mother was not “the tiny girl Thumbelina (拇指姑娘) in the fairy tale.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1:
Then Kelsey’s mother turned and went out of the studio.
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Para 2:
Hearing those words. Kelsey felt such shame that she came near to tears.
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【答案】Para 1:
Then Kelsey’s mother turned and went out of the studio. Kelsey quickly followed her. After a few minutes’ silent walking, Kelsey’s mother stopped and looked straight at her daughter. “I know your feelings,” her mother said. “You are ashamed that people will find such a beautiful and successful Kelsey has such a fat mother. The fact is that I had no time to look after myself when I had to work two jobs to pay for your education. I’m sorry for not being perfect.”
Para 2:
Hearing those words, Kelsey felt such shame that she came near to tears. She hugged her mother and asked for her mother’s forgiveness. She admitted that her mother was the best and greatest woman in the world. Later Kelsey submitted the photos and proudly told almost everyone who saw the photos that she was grateful to this great woman for giving her a happy life. Time and life are not always on our parents’ side. Being ashamed of their appearance is one of the silliest things. So love our parents and appreciate their devotion.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Kelsey的公司打算宣传成功人士，要求Kelsey提供与母亲的合照。但是她的母亲由于长期久坐不动而很胖，Kelsey希望摄影师把母亲拍的瘦一点，但是摄影师并没有令她满意。最后Kelsey的母亲告诉Kelsey，接受真实的自己才是最重要的。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后Kelsey的妈妈转身走出了摄影室。”以及第二段首句内容“听到这些话，Kelsey感到非常羞愧，几乎要哭出来了。”可知，第一段可描写Kelsey的母亲对Kelsey说出一段话，令她感到很羞愧。
②由第二段首句内容“听到这些话，Kelsey感到非常羞愧，几乎要哭出来了。”可知，第二段可描写Kelsey感到羞愧并理解母亲之后的心路过程。
2.续写线索：沉默——解释——羞愧——请求原谅——自豪——感激
3.词汇激活
行为类
照顾：look after/take care of
递交：submit/hand in
感激：appreciate/ be appreciative of
情绪类
遗憾的：sorry/apologetic
感激的：grateful/thankful
【点睛】【高分句型1】The fact is that I had no time to look after myself when I had to work two jobs to pay for your education.（运用了that 引导的表语从句和when引导的时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】Later Kelsey submitted the photos and proudly told almost everyone who saw the photos that she was grateful to this great woman for giving her a happy life.（运用了who引导的定语从句以及that引导的宾语从句）
听力1-5 CBACA 6-10 ABACB 11-15 ACABB 16-20 ACACB
