2023年秋高一(上)期末联合检测试卷
英语
英语测试卷共8页，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. What happened to the woman
A She lost her lock. B. She couldn’t find her keys. C. She changed her apartment.
2. Where are the speakers going
A. Thailand. B. Canada. C. Mexico.
3. What was the weather forecast today
A. It would be rainy. B. It would be cloudy. C. It would be sunny.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Trainer and trainee. B. Parent and kid. C. Teacher and student.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The music. B. People. C. The party.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 the man do first
A. He will watch the game. B. He will meet his friend. C. He will finish his homework.
7. What is the man’s hobby
A. Playing the guitar. B. Having some snacks. C. Playing soccer.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the good news
A. The man has recovered quickly.
B. The man’s heart is in better shape.
C. The man has kept a healthy diet.
9. Why did the man give up smoking
A. Because of his wife. B. Because of his doctor. C. Because of his daughter.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the tomato come from
A. From the market. B. From the wild. C. From the garden.
11. What is needed to make tomatoes large
A. A lot of water. B. A lot of sunshine. C. A lot of soil.
12. What can be learned from the conversation
A. The man will grow tomatoes in his yard.
B. The woman is good at gardening.
C. The woman will make salad tonight.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When were the walls repainted
A. Last year. B. Last week. C. Last month.
14. What was the kitchen like
A. Well-equipped. B. Very large. C. Quite clean.
15. How much is the rent for a month
A. $50. B. $465. C. $520.
16. What is the woman’s requirement
A. Moving in next Friday.
B. Paying the water bill every month.
C. One month’s rent as a deposit(订金).
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where will next month’s menu be posted
A. In the front hallway. B. In the classroom. C. At the school gate.
18. What is students’ favorite
A. Cookies. B. Pizza. C. Chips.
19. What new dish will be cooked
A. Steak pot pie. B. Fish. C. Hot-pot.
20. What are students encouraged to do
A. Eat more desserts. B. Talk with the secretary. C. Offer suggestions.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分55分)
第一节(共17小题；每小题2. 5分，满分42. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Explore the Lower Mississippi River
with the Leader in U. S. Cruising (乘船游)
Delight your senses on this amazing journey along the Lower Mississippi River. From the French Quarter in New Orleans to Beale Street in Memphis, be treated to the fine local flavors, including barbecue, bourbon (波旁威士忌酒)and the blues. Enjoy the simple pleasures and unique treasures found in the small southern towns along the way.
Your Lower Mississippi River Cruise Includes:
8-Days/7-Nights aboard the ship
An exploration of 6 ports (港口) of call with guided trip options at each
All onboard meals, breakfast room service, and our evening cocktail hour
Full enrichment package with guest speakers and nightly entertainment
Call today 888-240-4948 to request a free Cruise Guide.
1. How many stops are there during the journey from New Orleans to Memphis
A. 6. B. 7. C. 8. D. 15.
2. What is provided on the ship
A. Free meals. B. Art exhibition.
C Night performance. D. Marriage service.
3. What can be learned about American Cruise Line
A. It is the leader in U. S. cruising.
B. It is an airline company.
C It has branches along the Mississippi River.
D. It offers passengers the best alcohol.
4. Where does this passage most possibly come from
A. A health magazine. B. A scientific report.
C. A news report. D. A travel brochure.
B
Before she passed away from cancer, A. J. Walters made her husband Sean and daughter Brittany promise her one thing: Sean would go with Brittany, a high school senior, to the homecoming game, where she was in the running for homecoming queen.
A. J. was a beloved teacher at Brittany’s high school, in Brooklyn. It was important to her that her daughter would make it. Brittany and Sean agreed.
Days later, on the morning of Friday, September 24, A. J. died. Keeping their promise, that very afternoon, Brittany walked arm in arm with her father across the football field with others await the outcome of the voting.
Brittany wasn’t named homecoming queen that day; Nyla Covington was. But, like many in the closely linked community, Nyla had heard about A. J. In an unplanned gesture, moments after receiving the crown (王冠), Nyla walked over to Brittany, removed it from her head, and placed it atop Brittany’s. The two held each other, tearfully for support. “She’d rather have her mom than a crown,” Nyla told CNN. By handing it to Brittany, “I was telling her that she was her mom’s queen, and that she was loved by many, especially me.”
“I felt so much love from her, and I just felt so much love for her,” said Brittany, who paid Nyla the highest praise, telling WDAM News, “I can see my mom through Nyla. They have the same caring, giving spirit.”
Nyla is still noble (高尚的) despite lack of a crown, says Tyra Willamor, a friend of the Walters family. She told KTVU News, “There’s a saying that real queens fix each other’s crowns. But the truth is, real queens give up their crowns to let other queens shine.”
5. What was A. J. Walters’ last wish
A. Her running for homecoming queen. B. Her waiting for the outcome of the game.
C. Her husband taking her to the game. D. Her daughter being part of the game.
6. What did Nyla Covington do
A. She gave the crown up to Brittany.
B. She made a planned gesture.
C. She walked into the football field with her father.
D. She persuaded Brittany into giving in.
7. What does Tyra Willamor mean by mentioning Nyla
A. Nyla is as smart as a real queen.
B. Nyla is only an ordinary girl.
C. Nyla is a noble soul even without a crown.
D Nyla is faithful to her family and community.
8. What is the purpose of writing the passage
A. To emphasize the significance of friendship.
B. To share with readers the story of giving spirit.
C. To describe how united a community is.
D. To encourage people to join in homecoming games.
C
For many of us, our closest meeting with wild animals is at a zoo. These places allow us to observe the behaviours and characteristics of amazing creatures. It’s an enjoyable and educational experience for us, but is it the best environment for the animals A long time ago, people could only see wild animals as stuffed dead exhibits in a museum. Later, live animals were caught by explorers, brought home and put on show to the public in zoos — animal protection was not a priority. But modern zoos and wildlife parks have transformed the conditions and environments for animals, making bigger enclosures (围场), removing bars, and, to some extent, copying their natural habitats.
Some people have questioned the cruelty of keeping animals and using them just for entertainment, but zoos are keen to show they are here to help wildlife by educating us about protection. In the UK, the introduction of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 also required zoos to educate the public. Well-managed zoos are now also involved in supporting and funding protection programmes.
Probably the biggest claim from zoos today is that they help to protect species that are under threat in the wild due to climate change. Robert Young, Chair in Wildlife Protection at Salford University says: “We wouldn’t have a lot of different species today if it wasn’t for zoos.” Some zoos have breeding (繁殖) programmes which help to preserve the future of species. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio recently praised Chester Zoo in the UK for its protection work. It brought a rare fish species back from the dead after breeding and releasing a school of golden fish back into their native river.
While the debate about having zoos continues, new opportunities to meet wildlife are being explored, such as using virtual reality, and Jon Coe, a zoo designer, told the BBC: “Taking a walk through a group of elephants in the Serengeti, I think, is going to be possible pretty soon.”
9. What can be inferred from paragraph one
A. The conditions for animals are improving.
B. People used to kill animals for entertainment.
C. Museums have led to the popularity of wildlife.
D. Animal protection has always been the biggest concern.
10. The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 is mentioned to ________.
A. prove it is cruel to keep animals in zoos
B. show zoos are making efforts to protect wildlife
C. question whether it is useful to educate the public
D. express not all the zoos are well managed
11. Why are some species in danger according to paragraph 3
A. Because of little resources. B. Because of heavy pollution.
C. Because of climate change. D. Because of illegal hunting.
12. What is Jon Coe’s attitude towards meeting wildlife in the future
A. Doubtful. B. Worried. C. Unknown. D. Hopeful.
D
It is often said that if we dream in a foreign language, it’s a sign that we are making progress in learning that language. But is it true
Before we can look at multilingual (多语言的) dreams, first we need to look at sleep. The link between sleep and language can be applied to how we learn any language, including our mother tongue. Even adults still learn about one new word every two days in their first language, but, if we are going to have a firm grasp of that new word, we need to link it to our existing knowledge. “In order to do that, we need to have some sleep”, says Gareth Gaskell, a psychology professor at the University of York.
It’s during sleep that the integration of old and new knowledge happens. At night, one part of our brain — the hippocampus-takes whatever new information it got in the day, and passes it on to other parts of the brain to be stored. The role that dreams play in this night-time learning process is still being studied, but it’s entirely possible that during multilingual dreams, the brain is trying to connect two languages, according to Marc Zuist, researcher at the University Hospital of Psychiatry in Switzerland.
So having multilingual dreams could mean that our brain is trying to master a new word or phrase, but it could also have an emotional significance. Danuta Barker, a professor of psycholinguistics (心理语言学) at the University of Silesia in Poland, suggests that multilingual dreams can express fears and desires around learning a foreign language, including the wish to be a native-like speaker or to be accepted within a certain community.
We clearly still have a lot to learn about multilingual dreams, but one thing seems certain: if you’re trying to learn a new language, you should definitely sleep on it.
13. Which of the following does Gareth agree with
A. Adults are better at learning.
B. We can learn words while sleeping.
C. Our existing knowledge is from dreams.
D. Multilingual dreams have nothing to do with progress.
14. What does the underlined word “integration” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Method. B. Form. C. Combination. D. Reflection.
15. What is the function of the hippocampus
A. Studying the role of the dream. B. Analyzing the learning process.
C. Developing the new area of the brain. D. Absorbing and delivering information.
16. What does Danuta Barker study
A. Emotion and dreams. B. Languages and communities.
C. Universities and courses. D. Words and expressions.
17. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Why we learn a foreign language in the dream.
B. Learning languages is completely from sleeping.
C. Sleeping plays an important part in the development of brains.
D. How multilingual dreams are connected to language learning.
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。
They say once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learnt when we were kids, and many still put on our helmets, and shoot off for a ride around the streets. ___18___ So the question is, what makes it so appealing to people to ride their bikes once again
___19___ Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn excess body fat. It can strengthen your leg muscles. And cycling’s benefits aren’t just physical, but mental as well. A long ride in the countryside could help you to clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind-there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to commute (通勤) or get about town. By cycling, you save money on fuel or train fares. ___20___ But finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the train, there are changes at stations and other commuters speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. ___21___ And if you’re worried about safety, there are designated cycle lanes (车道) in many major cities. Wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
Cycling can also be good for the environment. ___22___ Not pumping out fumes into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, getting about town, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them — the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A. Let’s look at the health benefits.
B. Cyclists face neither of these issues.
C. Road users manage to obey the rules.
D. It can help you to reduce your carbon footprint.
E. Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security.
F. In recent times, cycling has seen a boost in popularity.
G. If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a headache.
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When my son was eight years old, he loved to play practical jokes on me. Every time I walked into a room, a shower of stuffed animal toys(毛绒玩具) ___23___ on my head. He put fake flies in the ice-cube trays(制冰盒), and ants in my purse. You never knew when or where he would strike. I admired his ___24___, but I have to admit there were days when his jokes got ___25___.
One weekend, when we got home after a long day at the beach, I put the blanket in the wash. I’d throw it in the dryer the next morning. When I pulled the ___26___ out of the washer the next morning, a(an) ___27___, brown tarantula(蜘蛛) fell at my ___28___. I figured my son had ___29___ again. I picked it up and was ___30___ at how lifelike it looked. It was as big as the palm of my hand. Whoever made this toy spider really went all-out for detail.
It even had hair on it like a real tarantula. I took it inside and found my son watching television. I ___31___ it in his face and said, “Very funny, Adam.”
His face turned pale ____32____. He backed up and said, "Mom, I didn’t do that. It’s real. "At first, I didn’t ____33____ him, but then I saw the ____34____ on his face. I screamed, he screamed, and the tarantula went flying across the room. We both ran out of the house. When we got the ____35____ to go back inside, it was still lying where it had landed, dead. We both started ____36____ so hard that we were in tears. That day cured him of his practical jokes; he knew he could never ____37____ that one.
23. A. drove B. jogged C. fell D. boarded
24. A. sensitivity B. creativity C. independence D. achievement
25. A. old B. pure C. simple D. smart
26. A. toy B. purse C. blanket D. clothes
27. A. small B. cute C. amusing D. huge
28. A. face B. foot C. head D. back
29. A. struck B. fled C. taught D. forgave
30. A. disappointed B. terrified C. puzzled D. amazed
31. A. lengthened B. beat C. cut D. stuck
32. A. jokingly B. uncertainly C. immediately D. frequently
33. A. recognize B. believe C. appreciate D. encourage
34. A. look B. mark C. scar D. flesh
35. A. interest B. ability C. courage D. ambition
36. A. running B. laughing C. dancing D. clapping
37. A. forgive B. remember C. understand D. top
第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，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 term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book ___38___ (write) by Tang Dynasty (618-907) scholar Zhang Yanyuan, in which he ___39___ (describe) Xuan paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province, was listed ___40___ a tribute for its super quality during the period.
The traditional craft of making Xuan paper is ___41___ (high) demanding, Sandalwood bark (檀香树皮), ___42___ plant native to southern China, goes through 108 procedures over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. Because of the entire procedure ___43___ is so complex, even the most skilled craftsman can only master limited number of steps.
The flow of ink both guided and resisted by water, determines the output of Chinese art, and Xuan paper outshines others with its excellent ability ___44___ (make) the best use of ink. Different Xuan paper can ___45___ (create) for artistic expression in freehand ink paintings or calligraphy.
Unlike other forms of paper, Xuan paper is very resistant to damage brought by time. ___46___ (it) durability (耐久性) has made the preservation of many valuable ___47___ (work) from ancient China possible.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 根据汉语提示完成句子。(共5小题；每空1分，满分10分)
48. 地方经济发展是我们面临的最严峻挑战之一。
Local ________ development is one of the most severe ________ we face.
49. 真不敢相信有这么多人想报名参加中国书法课程。
I can’t believe so many people want to ________ ________ for Chinese calligraphy course.
50. 这条河长300英里，里面有各种各样的鱼。
The river is 300 miles in ________, containing a ________ of fish.
51. 我知道面试需要这份申请表。
I’m ________ that the ________ form is necessary for the interview.
52. 比较科幻小说和侦探小说，我更喜欢前者。
________ science fiction with detective stories, I prefer the ________.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
53. 假定你是李华，看到China Daily在征集主题为Discover Beautiful China的投稿，写一封邮件给China Daily，内容要点如下：
1. 表达对该活动的浓厚兴趣；
2. 询问稿件的形式(散文，视频，照片)及投稿截止日期。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madame,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
听力 1—5 BACBC 6—10 CABCC 11—15 BBCAB 16—20 CABCC2023年秋高一(上)期末联合检测试卷
英语
英语测试卷共8页，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案C。
1. What happened to the woman
A. She lost her lock. B. She couldn’t find her keys. C. She changed her apartment.
2. Where are the speakers going
A. Thailand. B. Canada. C. Mexico.
3. What was the weather forecast today
A. It would be rainy. B. It would be cloudy. C. It would be sunny.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A Trainer and trainee. B. Parent and kid. C. Teacher and student.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The music. B. People. C. The party.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 the man do first
A. He will watch the game. B. He will meet his friend. C. He will finish his homework.
7. What is the man’s hobby
A. Playing the guitar. B. Having some snacks. C. Playing soccer.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the good news
A. The man has recovered quickly.
B. The man’s heart is in better shape.
C. The man has kept a healthy diet.
9. Why did the man give up smoking
A. Because of his wife. B. Because of his doctor. C. Because of his daughter.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the tomato come from
A. From the market. B. From the wild. C. From the garden.
11. What is needed to make tomatoes large
A. A lot of water. B. A lot of sunshine. C. A lot of soil.
12. What can be learned from the conversation
A. The man will grow tomatoes in his yard.
B. The woman is good at gardening.
C. The woman will make salad tonight.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When were the walls repainted
A. Last year. B. Last week. C. Last month.
14. What was the kitchen like
A. Well-equipped. B. Very large. C. Quite clean.
15. How much is the rent for a month
A. $50. B. $465. C. $520.
16. What is the woman’s requirement
A. Moving in next Friday.
B. Paying the water bill every month.
C. One month’s rent as a deposit(订金).
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where will next month’s menu be posted
A. In the front hallway. B. In the classroom. C. At the school gate.
18. What is students’ favorite
A. Cookies. B. Pizza. C. Chips.
19. What new dish will be cooked
A. Steak pot pie. B. Fish. C. Hot-pot.
20. What are students encouraged to do
A. Eat more desserts. B. Talk with the secretary. C. Offer suggestions.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分55分)
第一节(共17小题；每小题2. 5分，满分42. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Explore the Lower Mississippi River
with the Leader in U. S. Cruising (乘船游)
Delight your senses on this amazing journey along the Lower Mississippi River. From the French Quarter in New Orleans to Beale Street in Memphis, be treated to the fine local flavors, including barbecue, bourbon (波旁威士忌酒)and the blues. Enjoy the simple pleasures and unique treasures found in the small southern towns along the way.
Your Lower Mississippi River Cruise Includes:
8-Days/7-Nights aboard the ship
An exploration of 6 ports (港口) of call with guided trip options at each
All onboard meals, breakfast room service, and our evening cocktail hour
Full enrichment package with guest speakers and nightly entertainment
Call today 888-240-4948 to request a free Cruise Guide.
1. How many stops are there during the journey from New Orleans to Memphis
A. 6. B. 7. C. 8. D. 15.
2. What is provided on the ship
A. Free meals. B. Art exhibition.
C. Night performance. D. Marriage service.
3. What can be learned about American Cruise Line
A. It is the leader in U. S. cruising.
B. It is an airline company.
C. It has branches along the Mississippi River.
D. It offers passengers the best alcohol.
4. Where does this passage most possibly come from
A. A health magazine. B. A scientific report.
C. A news report. D. A travel brochure.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍的是美国游轮沿密西西比河下游的旅行。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中句子“An exploration of 6 ports (港口) of call with guided trip options at each（探索6个港口，每个港口都有导游的旅行选择）”可知，游轮从新奥尔良到孟菲斯要停6站。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中句子“Full enrichment package with guest speakers and nightly entertainment（全套丰富多彩的套餐，配有演讲嘉宾和夜间娱乐活动）”可知，游轮上有夜间的表演。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章标题“Explore the Lower Mississippi River with the Leader in U. S. Cruising（与美国巡航的领头羊一起探索密西西比河下游）”可知，American Cruise Line是美国巡航的领导者。故选A项。
4题详解】
推理判断题。文章介绍的是美国游轮沿密西西比河下游的旅行。所以，文章应该来自一旅行手册。故选D项。
B
Before she passed away from cancer, A. J. Walters made her husband Sean and daughter Brittany promise her one thing: Sean would go with Brittany, a high school senior, to the homecoming game, where she was in the running for homecoming queen.
A. J. was a beloved teacher at Brittany’s high school, in Brooklyn. It was important to her that her daughter would make it. Brittany and Sean agreed.
Days later, on the morning of Friday, September 24, A. J. died. Keeping their promise, that very afternoon, Brittany walked arm in arm with her father across the football field with others await the outcome of the voting.
Brittany wasn’t named homecoming queen that day; Nyla Covington was. But, like many in the closely linked community, Nyla had heard about A. J. In an unplanned gesture, moments after receiving the crown (王冠), Nyla walked over to Brittany, removed it from her head, and placed it atop Brittany’s. The two held each other, tearfully for support. “She’d rather have her mom than a crown,” Nyla told CNN. By handing it to Brittany, “I was telling her that she was her mom’s queen, and that she was loved by many, especially me.”
“I felt so much love from her, and I just felt so much love for her,” said Brittany, who paid Nyla the highest praise, telling WDAM News, “I can see my mom through Nyla. They have the same caring, giving spirit.”
Nyla is still noble (高尚的) despite lack of a crown, says Tyra Willamor, a friend of the Walters family. She told KTVU News, “There’s a saying that real queens fix each other’s crowns. But the truth is, real queens give up their crowns to let other queens shine.”
5. What was A. J. Walters’ last wish
A. Her running for homecoming queen. B. Her waiting for the outcome of the game.
C. Her husband taking her to the game. D. Her daughter being part of the game.
6. What did Nyla Covington do
A. She gave the crown up to Brittany.
B. She made a planned gesture.
C. She walked into the football field with her father.
D. She persuaded Brittany into giving in.
7. What does Tyra Willamor mean by mentioning Nyla
A. Nyla is as smart as a real queen.
B. Nyla is only an ordinary girl.
C. Nyla is a noble soul even without a crown.
D. Nyla is faithful to her family and community.
8. What is the purpose of writing the passage
A. To emphasize the significance of friendship.
B. To share with readers the story of giving spirit.
C. To describe how united a community is.
D. To encourage people to join in homecoming games.
【答案】5. D 6. A 7. C 8. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，文章主要讲述A. J. Walters去世之前要求她的丈夫陪同他们的女儿Brittany参加返校节比赛，竞选返校女王，但女儿没选上，获选者Nyla听说过A. J. Walters的事，把王冠给了Brittany，大家深受感动。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Before she passed away from cancer, A. J. Walters made her husband Sean and daughter Brittany promise herone thing: Sean would go with Brittany, a high school senior, to the homecoming game, where she was in the running for homecoming queen.(在A. J. Walters因癌症去世之前，她让丈夫Sean和女儿Brittany答应她一件事：Sean要和高三学生Brittany一起去参加返校节比赛，在那里她将竞选返校节女王)”可知，A. J. Walters最后的愿望是希望女儿参加返校节比赛争夺返校女王，故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“In an unplanned gesture, moments after receiving the crown (王冠), Nyla walked over to Brittany, removed it from her head, and placed it atop Brittany’s.(在接受王冠后不久，Nyla做了一个意外的动作，走到Brittany面前，把王冠从她的头上摘下来，放在Brittany的头上)”可知，Nyla把王冠戴在Brittany头上，故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Nyla is still noble (高尚的) despite lack of a crown, says Tyra Willamor, a friend of the Walters family. She told KTVU News, ‘There’s a saying that real queens fix each other’s crowns. But the truth is, real queens give up their crowns to let other queens shine.’(Walters家族的朋友Tyra Willamor说，尽管没有王冠，Nyla仍然很高贵。她告诉KTVU新闻：‘有一种说法是，真正的女王会给对方戴王冠。但事实是，真正的女王会放弃自己的王冠，让其他女王发光。’)”可知，真正的女王会放弃自己的王冠，让其他女王发光，Nyla正是这样的人，尽管没有王冠她仍然很高贵，故选C。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合最后一段中“But the truth is, real queens give up their crowns to let other queens shine.(但事实是，真正的女王会放弃自己的王冠，让其他女王发光)”可知，文章讲述的是来自同一个社区的人们，为了实现他人愿望而放弃自己荣誉的感人故事，故本文目的是和读者分享给予的精神，故选B。
C
For many of us, our closest meeting with wild animals is at a zoo. These places allow us to observe the behaviours and characteristics of amazing creatures. It’s an enjoyable and educational experience for us, but is it the best environment for the animals A long time ago, people could only see wild animals as stuffed dead exhibits in a museum. Later, live animals were caught by explorers, brought home and put on show to the public in zoos — animal protection was not a priority. But modern zoos and wildlife parks have transformed the conditions and environments for animals, making bigger enclosures (围场), removing bars, and, to some extent, copying their natural habitats.
Some people have questioned the cruelty of keeping animals and using them just for entertainment, but zoos are keen to show they are here to help wildlife by educating us about protection. In the UK, the introduction of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 also required zoos to educate the public. Well-managed zoos are now also involved in supporting and funding protection programmes.
Probably the biggest claim from zoos today is that they help to protect species that are under threat in the wild due to climate change. Robert Young, Chair in Wildlife Protection at Salford University says: “We wouldn’t have a lot of different species today if it wasn’t for zoos.” Some zoos have breeding (繁殖) programmes which help to preserve the future of species. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio recently praised Chester Zoo in the UK for its protection work. It brought a rare fish species back from the dead after breeding and releasing a school of golden fish back into their native river.
While the debate about having zoos continues, new opportunities to meet wildlife are being explored, such as using virtual reality, and Jon Coe, a zoo designer, told the BBC: “Taking a walk through a group of elephants in the Serengeti, I think, is going to be possible pretty soon.”
9. What can be inferred from paragraph one
A. The conditions for animals are improving.
B. People used to kill animals for entertainment.
C. Museums have led to the popularity of wildlife.
D. Animal protection has always been the biggest concern.
10. The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 is mentioned to ________.
A. prove it is cruel to keep animals in zoos
B. show zoos are making efforts to protect wildlife
C. question whether it is useful to educate the public
D. express not all the zoos are well managed
11. Why are some species in danger according to paragraph 3
A. Because of little resources. B. Because of heavy pollution.
C. Because of climate change. D. Because of illegal hunting.
12. What is Jon Coe’s attitude towards meeting wildlife in the future
A. Doubtful. B. Worried. C. Unknown. D. Hopeful.
【答案】9. A 10. B 11. C 12. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了是否应该开设动物园这一问题。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“But modern zoos and wildlife parks have transformed the conditions and environments for animals, making bigger enclosures (围场), removing bars, and, to some extent, copying their natural habitats.(但现代动物园和野生动物园已经改变了动物的生存条件和环境，建造了更大的围场，拆除了栅栏，并在一定程度上复制了它们的自然栖息地)”可知，动物园里动物的生存环境在不断改善。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。第二段中“but zoos are keen to show they are here to help wildlife by educating us about protection(但动物园热衷于通过教育我们保护野生动物来表明它们是来帮助野生动物的)”提到动物园热衷于通过教育我们保护野生动物来表明它们是来帮助野生动物的，接着下文“In the UK, the introduction of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 also required zoos to educate the public.(在英国，《1981年动物园许可证法案》的出台也要求动物园对公众进行教育)”举例证实上文说法，故文章提及《1981年动物园许可证法案》是为了说明动物园在努力保护动物，故选B。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Probably the biggest claim from zoos today is that they help to protect species that are under threat in the wild due to climate change.(也许今天动物园最大的主张是，它们有助于保护由于气候变化而在野外受到威胁的物种)”可知，很多物种处于危险中是由于天气变化，故选C。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“While the debate about having zoos continues, new opportunities to meet wildlife are being explored, such as using virtual reality, and Jon Coe, a zoo designer, told the BBC: ‘Taking a walk through a group of elephants in the Serengeti, I think, is going to be possible pretty soon.’(虽然关于动物园的争论仍在继续，但人们正在探索新的机会见到野生动物，比如使用虚拟现实，动物园设计师Jon Coe告诉BBC：‘我认为，在塞伦盖蒂的一群大象中散步，很快就会成为可能。’)”可知，Jon Coe认为未来有希望见到野生动物，故选D。
D
It is often said that if we dream in a foreign language, it’s a sign that we are making progress in learning that language. But is it true
Before we can look at multilingual (多语言的) dreams, first we need to look at sleep. The link between sleep and language can be applied to how we learn any language, including our mother tongue. Even adults still learn about one new word every two days in their first language, but, if we are going to have a firm grasp of that new word, we need to link it to our existing knowledge. “In order to do that, we need to have some sleep”, says Gareth Gaskell, a psychology professor at the University of York.
It’s during sleep that the integration of old and new knowledge happens. At night, one part of our brain — the hippocampus-takes whatever new information it got in the day, and passes it on to other parts of the brain to be stored. The role that dreams play in this night-time learning process is still being studied, but it’s entirely possible that during multilingual dreams, the brain is trying to connect two languages, according to Marc Zuist, researcher at the University Hospital of Psychiatry in Switzerland.
So having multilingual dreams could mean that our brain is trying to master a new word or phrase, but it could also have an emotional significance. Danuta Barker, a professor of psycholinguistics (心理语言学) at the University of Silesia in Poland, suggests that multilingual dreams can express fears and desires around learning a foreign language, including the wish to be a native-like speaker or to be accepted within a certain community.
We clearly still have a lot to learn about multilingual dreams, but one thing seems certain: if you’re trying to learn a new language, you should definitely sleep on it.
13. Which of the following does Gareth agree with
A. Adults are better at learning.
B. We can learn words while sleeping.
C. Our existing knowledge is from dreams.
D. Multilingual dreams have nothing to do with progress.
14. What does the underlined word “integration” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Method. B. Form. C. Combination. D. Reflection.
15. What is the function of the hippocampus
A. Studying the role of the dream. B. Analyzing the learning process.
C. Developing the new area of the brain. D. Absorbing and delivering information.
16. What does Danuta Barker study
A. Emotion and dreams. B. Languages and communities.
C. Universities and courses. D. Words and expressions.
17. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Why we learn a foreign language in the dream.
B. Learning languages is completely from sleeping.
C. Sleeping plays an important part in the development of brains.
D. How multilingual dreams are connected to language learning.
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. D 16. A 17. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了睡眠和语言之间的联系可以应用于如何学习任何语言，包括我们的母语。多语梦境中，大脑试图将两种语言联系起来，这有助于学习一门新的语言。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Even adults still learn about one new word every two days in their first language, but, if we are going to have a firm grasp of that new word, we need to link it to our existing knowledge. “In order to do that, we need to have some sleep”, says Gareth Gaskell, a psychology professor at the University of York.(即使是成年人，每两天也要用母语学习一个新单词，但是，如果我们要牢牢掌握这个新词，我们需要把它和我们现有的知识联系起来。约克大学(University of York)心理学教授加雷思·盖斯凯尔(Gareth Gaskell)说：“为了做到这一点，我们需要一些睡眠。”)”可推知，加雷思可能同意的观点是我们可以在睡觉的时候学习单词。故选B项。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词下文“The role that dreams play in this night-time learning process is still being studied, but it’s entirely possible that during multilingual dreams, the brain is trying to connect two languages, according to Marc Zuist, researcher at the University Hospital of Psychiatry in Switzerland.(瑞士精神病学大学医院的研究人员马克·祖斯特(Marc Zuist)表示，梦在夜间学习过程中所扮演的角色仍在研究中，但完全有可能在多语言梦境中，大脑试图将两种语言联系起来)”可知，此处为正是在睡眠期间，新旧知识的整合发生了。由此可知，划线单词integration为“整合”的意思，结合选C项Combination“结合”意思一致。故选C项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“At night, one part of our brain — the hippocampus-takes whatever new information it got in the day, and passes it on to other parts of the brain to be stored.(晚上，我们大脑的一部分——海马体——接收白天得到的任何新信息，并将其传递给大脑的其他部分进行存储)”可知，海马体的功能是接收和传递信息。故选D项。
【16题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“So having multilingual dreams could mean that our brain is trying to master a new word or phrase, but it could also have an emotional significance. Danuta Barker, a professor of psycholinguistics (心理语言学)at the University of Silesia in Poland, suggests that multilingual dreams can express fears and desires around learning a foreign language, including the wish to be a native-like speaker or to be accepted within a certain community.(因此，做多语言梦可能意味着我们的大脑正在努力掌握一个新单词或短语，但它也可能具有情感意义。波兰西里西亚大学的心理语言学教授达努塔·巴克认为，多语言梦可以表达对学习外语的恐惧和渴望，包括希望像母语人士一样说外语，或者被某个社区所接受)”可推知，努塔·巴克研究情感和梦的关系。故选A项。
【17题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“It is often said that if we dream in a foreign language, it’s a sign that we are making progress in learning that language. But is it true (人们常说，如果我们用一门外语做梦，这表明我们在学习这门语言方面取得了进步。但这是真的吗？)”和下文内容可知，全篇文章在介绍梦和语言的联系，研究者也进行了分析。由此可知，这篇文章的主旨是多语言梦境是如何与语言学习联系在一起的。故选D项。
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。
They say once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learnt when we were kids, and many still put on our helmets, and shoot off for a ride around the streets. ___18___ So the question is, what makes it so appealing to people to ride their bikes once again
___19___ Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn excess body fat. It can strengthen your leg muscles. And cycling’s benefits aren’t just physical, but mental as well. A long ride in the countryside could help you to clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind-there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to commute (通勤) or get about town. By cycling, you save money on fuel or train fares. ___20___ But finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the train, there are changes at stations and other commuters speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. ___21___ And if you’re worried about safety, there are designated cycle lanes (车道) in many major cities. Wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
Cycling can also be good for the environment. ___22___ Not pumping out fumes into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So whether people want to cycle for their health, getting about town, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them — the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A. Let’s look at the health benefits.
B. Cyclists face neither of these issues.
C. Road users manage to obey the rules.
D. It can help you to reduce your carbon footprint.
E. Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security.
F. In recent times, cycling has seen a boost in popularity.
G. If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a headache.
【答案】18. F 19. A 20. G 21. B 22. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了近年来自行车受欢迎的原因。
【18题详解】
根据下文“So the question is, what makes it so appealing to people to ride their bikes once again (所以问题是，是什么让人们再次骑自行车如此有吸引力？)”可知，F项“近年来，骑自行车越来越受欢迎”符合语境，F项中“popularity”与下文“appealing”呼应，故选F。
【19题详解】
根据本段中“Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn excess body fat. It can strengthen your leg muscles. And cycling’s benefits aren’t just physical, but mental as well.(骑自行车可以改善你的心血管健康，燃烧体内多余的脂肪。它可以增强你的腿部肌肉。骑自行车的好处不仅仅是身体上的，还有精神上的)”可知，本段主要介绍骑自行车对健康的好处，A项“让我们看看它对健康的好处”符合语境，故选A。
【20题详解】
下文“But finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler.(但是找个地方把自行车拴起来要简单得多)”提到骑自行车的便利之处，空处与下文是转折关系，应是提及其他交通方式不方便，G项“如果你开车去上班，有时找个地方停车会很头疼”符合语境，故选G。
【21题详解】
根据本段主题句“Cycling can be a great way to commute (通勤) or get about town.(骑自行车是上下班或在城里闲逛的好方法)”以及空前“Then, on the train, there are changes at stations and other commuters speaking loudly on their phones to deal with.(然后，在火车上，车站有变化，其他通勤者用手机大声说话来应对)”可知，本段是说骑自行车上下班很方便，空前提到坐火车通勤的问题，B项“骑自行车的人没有这些问题”符合语境，且与本段主题句呼应，B项中“these issues”指上文开车上班和坐火车上班的麻烦，故选B。
【22题详解】
根据空前“Cycling can also be good for the environment.(骑车对环境也有好处)”可知，本段是说骑自行车对环境的好处，D项“它可以帮助你减少碳足迹”符合语境，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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When my son was eight years old, he loved to play practical jokes on me. Every time I walked into a room, a shower of stuffed animal toys(毛绒玩具) ___23___ on my head. He put fake flies in the ice-cube trays(制冰盒), and ants in my purse. You never knew when or where he would strike. I admired his ___24___, but I have to admit there were days when his jokes got ___25___.
One weekend, when we got home after a long day at the beach, I put the blanket in the wash. I’d throw it in the dryer the next morning. When I pulled the ___26___ out of the washer the next morning, a(an) ___27___, brown tarantula(蜘蛛) fell at my ___28___. I figured my son had ___29___ again. I picked it up and was ___30___ at how lifelike it looked. It was as big as the palm of my hand. Whoever made this toy spider really went all-out for detail.
It even had hair on it like a real tarantula. I took it inside and found my son watching television. I ___31___ it in his face and said, “Very funny, Adam.”
His face turned pale ____32____. He backed up and said, "Mom, I didn’t do that. It’s real. "At first, I didn’t ____33____ him, but then I saw the ____34____ on his face. I screamed, he screamed, and the tarantula went flying across the room. We both ran out of the house. When we got the ____35____ to go back inside, it was still lying where it had landed, dead. We both started ____36____ so hard that we were in tears. That day cured him of his practical jokes; he knew he could never ____37____ that one.
23. A. drove B. jogged C. fell D. boarded
24. A. sensitivity B. creativity C. independence D. achievement
25. A. old B. pure C. simple D. smart
26. A. toy B. purse C. blanket D. clothes
27. A. small B. cute C. amusing D. huge
28. A. face B. foot C. head D. back
29. A. struck B. fled C. taught D. forgave
30. A. disappointed B. terrified C. puzzled D. amazed
31. A. lengthened B. beat C. cut D. stuck
32. A. jokingly B. uncertainly C. immediately D. frequently
33. A. recognize B. believe C. appreciate D. encourage
34. A. look B. mark C. scar D. flesh
35. A. interest B. ability C. courage D. ambition
36. A. running B. laughing C. dancing D. clapping
37. A. forgive B. remember C. understand D. top
【答案】23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C 36. B 37. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者的儿子总是喜欢搞恶作剧。一次作者把洗好的毯子从洗衣机里拿出来时，一只蜘蛛掉在了她脚上，作者觉得这又是儿子的恶作剧，儿子却被吓得脸色苍白并且说那是真蜘蛛，于是两人一起跑到房子外面。经过这件事后，作者的儿子再也不搞恶作剧了。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次我走进一个房间，就会有一大堆毛绒玩具落在我的头上。A. drove驾驶；B. jogged慢跑；C. fell掉落；D. boarded登机。根据上文“he loved to play practical jokes on me.”提到儿子喜欢和我开玩笑，以及该句中的“Every time I walked into a room”由此可知，此处应表示每次作者走进一个房间，就会有一大堆毛绒玩具落在作者的头上。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我钦佩他的创造力，但我不得不承认，有时候他的恶作剧已经过时了。A. sensitivity敏感；B. creativity创造力；C. independence独立；D. achievement成就。根据上文“He put fake flies in the ice-cube trays(制冰盒), and ants in my purse.”提到儿子的各种恶作剧，由此可知，此处应表示作者钦佩儿子的创造力。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我钦佩他的创造力，但我不得不承认，有时候他的恶作剧已经过时了。A. old过时的；B. pure纯净的；C. simple简单的；D. smart聪明的。根据上文提到的作者钦佩儿子的创造力，以及该句中的but转折结合各个选项可推知，此处应表示有时候他的恶作剧已经过时了。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，当我把毯子从洗衣机里拿出来的时候，一只巨大的棕色狼蛛落在了我的脚下。A. toy玩具；B. purse钱包；C. blanket毯子；D. clothes衣服。根据上文“I put the blanket in the wash.”提到作者把毯子洗了，由此可知，此处应表示当作者把毯子从洗衣机里拿出来的时候，一只巨大的棕色狼蛛落在了作者的脚下。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，当我把毯子从洗衣机里拿出来的时候，一只巨大的棕色蜘蛛落在了我的脚下。A. small小的；B. cute可爱的；C. amusing有趣的；D. huge巨大的。根据下文“It was as big as the palm of my hand.”提到和作者的手掌一样大，由此可知，此处应表示一只巨大的棕色狼蛛落在了作者的脚下。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，当我把毯子从洗衣机里拿出来的时候，一只巨大的棕色狼蛛落在了我的脚下。A. face脸；B. foot脚；C. head头；D. back背部。根据上文“When I pulled the ___4___ out of the washer”以及结合常识可知，此处应表示当作者把毯子从洗衣机里拿出来的时候，一只巨大的棕色狼蛛落在了作者的脚下。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想我儿子又在搞恶作剧。A. struck袭击；B. fled逃跑；C. taught教；D. forgave原谅。根据上文“You never knew when or where he would strike.”提到的一只巨大的棕色狼蛛落在了作者的脚下，由此可推知，此处应表示作者认为儿子又在搞袭击（恶作剧）。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我把它捡起来，惊讶于它看起来是如此逼真。A. disappointed失望的；B. terrified恐惧的；C. puzzled吃惊的；D. amazed惊讶的。根据下文“how lifelike it looked.”可知，此处应表示作者把它捡起来，惊讶于它看起来是如此逼真。be amazed at“对……感到惊讶”。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我把它贴在他脸上说：“很有趣，亚当。”A. lengthened延长；B. beat击败；C. cut 切，割；D. stuck粘贴。根据下文“in his face and said, “Very funny, Adam.””由此可知，此处应表示作者把它贴在他脸上。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他的脸立刻变得苍白。A. jokingly开玩笑地；B. uncertainly不确定地；C. immediately立刻，马上；D. frequently频繁地。根据上文“His face turned pale”以及下文“It’s real”提到真实的蜘蛛，由此可知，此处应表示他的脸立刻变得苍白。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，我不相信他，但后来我看到了他脸上的表情。A. recognize识别；B. believe相信；C. appreciate感谢；D. encourage鼓励。根据上文提到的作者儿子之前经常喜欢做恶作剧，以及该句中的“At first, I didn’t”由此可推知，此处应表示起初，作者不相信儿子所说的话。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：起初，我不相信他，但后来我看到了他脸上的表情。A. look表情；B. mark标记；C. scar伤疤；D. flesh肉。根据上文“His face turned pale ___10___.”提到的作者儿子的脸立刻变得苍白。由此可知，此处应表示作者起初不相信儿子所说的话，但后来看到了他脸上的表情才相信了儿子。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们鼓起勇气回到屋里时，它还躺在降落的地方，死了。A. interest兴趣；B. ability能力；C. courage勇气；D. ambition雄心。根据上文“I screamed, he screamed, and the tarantula went flying across the room.”提到作者和儿子都大声尖叫，由此可知，此处应表示当作者和儿子鼓起勇气回到屋里时，蜘蛛还躺在降落的地方，死了。故选C项。
【36题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们俩都笑得流下了眼泪。A. running跑；B. laughing大笑；C. dancing跳舞；D. clapping拍手。根据语境以及下文“so hard that we were in tears.”由此可知，此处应表示作者和儿子都笑得流下了眼泪。故选B项。
【37题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一天治好了他恶作剧的毛病；他知道他永远无法超越那个“恶作剧”。A. forgive原谅；B. remember记得；C. understand理解；D. top超越。根据上文“That day cured him of his practical jokes”提到这一天治好了他恶作剧的毛病，由此可知，此处应表示作者的儿子知道他永远无法超越那个“恶作剧”。故选D项。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，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 term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book ___38___ (write) by Tang Dynasty (618-907) scholar Zhang Yanyuan, in which he ___39___ (describe) Xuan paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province, was listed ___40___ a tribute for its super quality during the period.
The traditional craft of making Xuan paper is ___41___ (high) demanding, Sandalwood bark (檀香树皮), ___42___ plant native to southern China, goes through 108 procedures over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. Because of the entire procedure ___43___ is so complex, even the most skilled craftsman can only master limited number of steps.
The flow of ink, both guided and resisted by water, determines the output of Chinese art, and Xuan paper outshines others with its excellent ability ___44___ (make) the best use of ink. Different Xuan paper can ___45___ (create) for artistic expression in freehand ink paintings or calligraphy.
Unlike other forms of paper, Xuan paper is very resistant to damage brought by time. ___46___ (it) durability (耐久性) has made the preservation of many valuable ___47___ (work) from ancient China possible.
【答案】38. written
39. described
40. as 41. highly
42. a 43. which##that
44. to make
45. be created
46. Its 47. works
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了宣纸的艺术价值及制作工艺。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“宣纸”一词最早出现在唐代（618-907）学者张彦远所著的《历代名画记》中，他在书中将宣纸描述为书画的理想载体。动词write和book之间是动宾关系，应用过去分词，作后置定语，故填written。
【39题详解】
考查动词时态。句意同上。根据“a book ___1___ (write) by Tang Dynasty (618-907)”可知，句子是描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填described。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：来自中国东部安徽省泾县的手工宣纸，因其超高的品质，在此期间被列为贡品。结合句意及空后的“a tribute”可知，此处指“被列为贡品”，be listed as“被列为”，固定短语，故填as。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：制作宣纸的传统工艺要求很高，檀香树皮是一种原产于中国南方的植物，要经过三年的108道工序才能制成精美的宣纸。空处修饰形容词“demanding”，应用副词形式，high也可作副词，意为“在高处”，此处指抽象意义的“很，非常”，应用副词highly，故填highly。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意同上。plant是可数名词，此处泛指“一种原产于中国南方的植物”，且plant以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a，故填a。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：由于整个过程非常复杂，即使是最熟练的工匠也只能掌握有限的步骤。分析句子可知，空处引导限定性定语从句，先行词是“procedure”，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which或that，故填which或that。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。水墨的流动，受水的引导和阻力，决定了中国艺术的输出，宣纸以其出色的发挥水墨的能力而出类拔萃。名词ability后常用动词不定式作定语，故填to make。
【45题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：不同的宣纸可以在写意水墨画或书法中进行艺术表达。主语“Xuan paper”和动词“create”之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，情态动词can后接动词原形，故填be created。
【46题详解】
考查代词。句意：它的耐用性使得许多中国古代的珍贵作品得以保存。空处修饰名词“durability (耐久性)”，应用形容词性物主代词its，首字母应大写，故填Its。
【47题详解】
考查名词复数。句意同上。work“作品”，可数名词，由空前的“many”可知，应用名词复数形式，故填works。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 根据汉语提示完成句子。(共5小题；每空1分，满分10分)
48. 地方经济发展是我们面临的最严峻挑战之一。
Local ________ development is one of the most severe ________ we face.
【答案】 ①. economic/economy ②. challenges
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词和名词。第一空表示“经济”，作定语修饰名词development，可用形容词economic或名词economy；第二空表示“挑战”，作表语，使用名词challenge，challenge是可数名词，one of后接可数名词复数，表示“……之一”。故填①economic/economy②challenges。
49. 真不敢相信有这么多人想报名参加中国书法课程。
I can’t believe so many people want to ________ ________ for Chinese calligraphy course.
【答案】 ①. sign ②. up
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。空处表示“报名参加”，使用动词短语 sign up for，want to do sth“想要做某事”，故空处用动词原形，故填①sign②up。
50. 这条河长300英里，里面有各种各样的鱼。
The river is 300 miles in ________, containing a ________ of fish.
【答案】 ①. length ②. variety
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。第一空表示“长”，作介词in的宾语，应用名词length；第二空表示“各种各样的”，用固定短语a variety of。故填①length②variety。
51. 我知道面试需要这份申请表。
I’m ________ that the ________ form is necessary for the interview.
【答案】 ①. aware ②. application
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词和名词。第一空表示“知道”，作表语，应用形容词aware；第二空指“申请”，作定语修饰名词“form”，用名词application。故填①aware②application。
52. 比较科幻小说和侦探小说，我更喜欢前者。
________ science fiction with detective stories, I prefer the ________.
【答案】 ①. Comparing ②. former
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词和名词。表示“和……比较”应用compare，在句中作非谓语，和其逻辑主语I之间是逻辑的主动关系，应用动词的现在分词的形式作状语，故第一个设空处应为Comparing；表示“前者”应用former作宾语，第二个设空处应为former。故填①Comparing ②former。
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
53. 假定你是李华，看到China Daily在征集主题为Discover Beautiful China的投稿，写一封邮件给China Daily，内容要点如下：
1. 表达对该活动的浓厚兴趣；
2. 询问稿件的形式(散文，视频，照片)及投稿截止日期。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madame,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madame,
I am Li Hua, a Chinese senior high school student. I am excited to know China Daily is inviting submission of works named Discover Beautiful China. I am writing in the hope of getting further information about the activity.
To start with, do you mind providing me with the content of the activity I’m wondering which one is more suitable to depict the beautiful country of China. Essays, photos or short videos Additionally, I am curious to know when is the deadline for the submission
I would be appreciative if you could solve my puzzle. Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给写一封邮件给China Daily，内容要点如下：1.表达对该活动的浓厚兴趣；2.询问稿件的形式(散文，视频，照片)及投稿截止日期。
【详解】1.词汇积累
兴奋的：excited→thrilled
首先：to start with→first of all
提供某人某物：provide sb. with sth.→offer sb. sth.
合适的：suitable→proper
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am Li Hua, a Chinese senior high school student.
拓展句：I am Li Hua, who is a Chinese senior high school student.
【点睛】[高分句型1]I’m wondering which one is more suitable to depict the beautiful country of China.（运用了which引导宾语从句）
[高分句型2]I would be appreciative if you could solve my puzzle.（运用了if引导条件状语从句）
听力 1—5 BACBC 6—10 CABCC 11—15 BBCAB 16—20 CABCC
