湖北省A9高中联盟2023年秋季期末联考
高一英语试卷
试卷满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 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。
1. What programs does the woman prefer
A. Talk shows. B. Sports programs. C. Cooking programs.
2. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Have dinner. B. Pick up a gift. C. Look at a piece of jewelry.
3. What does the man usually take with him on vacation
A. A suitcase. B. A backpack. C. A sports bag.
4. How does Anna feel about chemistry
A. Worried. B. Confident. C. Hopeless.
5. Why did the man choose the guitar
A. He needs a cheap instrument.
B. He wants to be like his friends.
C. He thinks it is cool to play the guitar.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is it an important day for the man
A. He will sign an agreement.
B. He will attend a wedding.
C. He will pick up an important guest.
7. What color is the tie the man will wear
A. Red. B. Blue. C. Grey.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a restaurant. B. At a bus stop. C. At the train station.
9. When will the man’s sister arrive
A. At 4:10. B. At 4:20. C. At 4:30.
10. How often does the No.1 bus run
A. Every 5 minutes. B. Every 10 minutes. C. Every 15 minutes.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Why does the woman invite the man to the beach
A. To relax. B. To see a whale. C. To collect some plastic.
12. Who will deal with the garbage
A. The community. B. The government. C. A recycling company.
13. What is the woman like
A. Lazy. B. Responsible. C. Emotional.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Which is the woman’s favorite hobby
A. Doing exercise. B. Writing at home. C. Collecting recipes.
15. Why does the woman suggest cooking
A. It is a creative hobby.
B. It is good to do alone.
C. It helps avoid going to restaurants.
16. What does the man probably think of cooking
A. It’s hard to learn.
B. It’s healthy to cook his own food.
C. It’s a fun thing to do with his family.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When will the first storm arrive
A. Today. B. This weekend. C. Next week.
18. Which city will have fog
A. New York City. B. Saint Paul. C. Boston.
19. For whom will the ice cause problems according to the speaker
A. People traveling on foot.
B. People driving on the road.
C. People celebrating by the water.
20. What will the weather be like in Chicago
A. Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Windy.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Science on Sundays
Science on Sundays is a programme of free monthly science talks which always brings the latest discoveries in plant science, as well as research related to the plant collection at the Botanic Garden, to the visitors in a 30-minute short period of time. The programme in April is about tulips(郁金香).
Introduction
Time: 2:30 pm on Sundays
Title: In Search of Wild Tulips
Objects: adults and children aged 12+
Speaker: Brett Wilson at University of Cambridge
Background Information
The planted tulips are a common sight in spring gardens around the world, but have you ever considered where wild tulips grow The wild ancestors of our much-loved gardening varieties can mostly be found in the mountains and valleys of Central Asia, far from the Netherlands, where most tulips are grown and bred. At the Botanic Garden, we have a National Tulip Collection where we grow many wild species including plenty of species from Central Asia. Over the last four years, Brett Wilson has been using something learned from books and combining with fieldwork to understand the diversity of tulips, with a view of identifying which species are most at risk of extinction.
Come and listen to Brett speak about the research and the adventures that have occurred in our search to find and protect wild tulips in this remote corner of the world. These will be live face-to-face talks taking place in the Botanic Garden Classroom for those visitors with interest.
21．What do we know about Science on Sundays
A．It focuses on plants. B．It is a paid programme.
C．It appeals only to children. D．It is a live broadcast on weekdays.
22．How does Brett Wilson understand tulips’ diversity
A．By making assumptions. B．By picking and collecting tulips.
C．By growing tulips in greenhouses. D．By combining theory and practice.
23．What is the main purpose of the last paragraph
A．To ask visitors to plant more tulips. B．To call on visitors to listen to the talks.
C．To push visitors to take more botany classes. D．To advise visitors to take adventure in remote areas.
B
Born in 1940 in Nyeri, Kenya, Wangari Maathai spent her childhood in the Kenyan countryside and her young adult life in the United States. She studied biology at Mount St. Scholastica College in Kansas, then got a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After returning to Kenya and pursuing her PhD9 (攻读博士学位) at the University of Nairobi, Wangari became the first woman in East Africa to receive a doctor’s degree.
In the 1970s, Wangari was an active member of the National Council of Women of Kenya. Women came to the council in part to search for solutions to the environmental problems—deforestation(滥伐森林) and desertification (荒漠化) had caused many of the resources women relied on for food and clean water to decrease.
With her knowledge of biology and her passion for helping others, Wangari decided to take action. Wangari had two goals in mind: to help restore environmental resources and give women the ability to support their families in a self-sufficient, sustainable way. To achieve her goals, she came up with a practical but effective idea: to plant trees. The trees would reduce the effects of deforestation, in addition to providing food and firewood for local families. Wangari’s plan inspired the formation of the Green Belt Movement in 1977, an organisation devoted to environmental protection and poverty reduction in Kenya.
As the Green Belt Movement grew, Wangari began to focus on several different but interconnected causes: environmental protection and human rights. In the late 1980s, she called on her community to oppose the construction of a skyscraper (摩天大楼) in Uhuru Park, Nairobi’s central public space. In 1999 she led a protest against the privatisation（私有化） of Karura Forest in Nairobi, during which Green Belt Movement members were beaten by private guards. Despite facing ongoing opposition and even danger, Wangari’s belief in her work was never shaken.
Wangari served on the boards of countless environmental organisations, and spoke to members of the United Nations. Due to her tireless work, Wangari received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
24. What do we know about Wangari Maathai
A. She had a hard childhood in Kenya. B. She received an excellent education.
C. She was the first woman to get a degree. D. She came back to Kenya due to her colour.
25. What led to the foundation of the Green Belt Movement
A. Wangar’s family’s support. B. Wangari’s achievements in biology.
C. Wangari’s tree-planting idea. D. Wangari’s desire to fight world poverty.
26. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Wangari’s efforts to promote her causes. B. Wangari’s ways to fight for human rights.
C. Wangar’s strategies to earn a fame. D. Wangari’s plans to handle growing opposition.
27. Which of the following best describes Wangari Maathai
A. Honest and hard-working. B. Patient and unselfish.
C. Considerate and generous. D. Determined and inspiring.
C
Everybody, at some point in their lives, has experienced failure. It could be something as simple as not getting the job you wanted, or getting fewer marks even after hard work. But what makes you is not your failure, but how you get back up after being hit.
Once, a young school boy was caught in a fire accident in his school and was assumed that he would not live. His mother was told that he was sure to die, for the terrible fire had destroyed the lower half of his body. Even if he were to survive, he would be lame(瘸) throughout his life.
But the brave boy did not want to die nor did he want to be lame. Much to the amazement of the doctor, he did survive. But unfortunately from his waist down, he had no ability to act. His thin legs just hung there, lifeless. Eventually he left the hospital. But his determination to walk was unshakable. At home, when he was not in bed, he had to stay in a wheelchair. One day, he threw himself from the chair and pulled himself across the grass, dragging his legs behind him. He reached the fence, raised himself up and then began dragging himself along the fence, firmly determined. He did this every day, with faith in himself that he would be able to walk unaided. With his iron determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk on and off, then to walk by himself and then to run.
He began to walk to school, and then run to school, to run for the joy of running. Later in college he was on the track team.
In February 1934, in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, this young man who was not expected to survive, who would surely never walk, who could never hope to run－this determined young man, Dr. Glenn Cunningham, ran the world’s fastest mile.
A good example of the power of positive thinking and faith in one’s self, Glenn Cunningham continues to be an inspiration (鼓舞人心的人或事) for many, and his story, an obvious evidence to how one can regain his courage even when all difficulties are piled.
28. The first paragraph is intended to ________.
A．function as a brief introduction B．make preparations for statement
C．describe an unforgettable event D．introduce the topic
29. What was the doctor’s opinion about Glenn
A．Glenn was able to walk with his own great effort.
B．Great determination could make a difference to Glenn.
C．There was a slim chance that Glenn could survive.
D．Glenn could live a normal life with the upper half of his body.
30. What do we know about Glenn
A．Glenn took recovery exercise in hospital. B．Glenn inspired people with his moving story.
C．Glenn won the first place in Marathon. D．Glenn organized a track team in college.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Strengthen determination B．Stand up after failure
C．Go after dreams D．Failure is the mother of the success
D
While Ellard Hunting and fellow researchers were out studying the weather at a field station in England, they noticed something unexpected on their instruments. Though there was no storm approaching, the scientists’ electric field monitors recorded a curious increase in atmospheric electric charge(电荷).
Nearby, honeybees that lived in on-site hives were swarming (蜂拥) as they attempted to find a new home. When the team took a closer look at their data, they discovered that the swarming honeybees had created an atmospheric electric charge. The researchers shared more details about their findings in the journal I-science.
“This is the first report of biology as a source of space charge.” says Hunting, a biophysicist at the University of Bristol in England. Scientists had known that individual bees carry a small charge while flying through the air, caused by the friction of their body parts against the air and each other. It’s similar to how rubbing a balloon on a piece of fabric creates static electricity. Scientists believe a bee’s charge helps pollen (花粉) stick to it and signals to other bees which flowers have already been visited. But until now, researchers had never recorded such a high voltage (电压) among swarming honeybees.
As far as electricity generation goes, a bee swarm’s charge isn’t so impressive: It would take about 50 billion bees to power an LED light. But compared to the charges produced by common weather events, the bees’ charge density was six times greater than an electrified (带电的) dust storm and eight times greater than a thunderstorm cloud.
Using the honeybee data, the researchers created a model to predict the potential atmospheric electric charge of other insects, including locusts (蝗虫), moths and butterflies. “Locusts swarm in biblical numbers.” says Liam O’Reilly, a co-author and biologist at the University of Bristol. Clouds of these insects can span up to 1,200 square kilometres and contain roughly 30 million locusts per square kilometer. The researchers predict locusts would have a much bigger influence on the atmosphere compared to honeybees.
Scientists hope to continue exploring how biology influences physics and are curious to know if something similar is happening with other wildlife, such as birds and bats.
32. What were the researchers doing when something unexpected on their instruments happened
A. Studying weather events. B. Testing their instruments.
C. Recording insects’ behavior. D. Looking for honeybees’ new home.
33. What’s a bee’s charge used for
A. Signaling to other bees. B. Helping the bee fly fast.
C. Finding pollen more easily. D. Avoiding losing their way.
34. What does the underlined word “biblical” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Limited. B. Full. C. Large. D. Slight.
35. What will the scientists continue to study next
A. The wide application of biology. B. Measures to protect birds and bats.
C. The influences of dust storms on wildlife. D. Whether other wildlife can produce electric charge.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Living in the moment is not always easy. Sometimes our thoughts are overwhelmed by regrets about past events or anxiety about the future, which can make it hard to enjoy the present. If you are having a hard time living in the moment, there are some simple strategies that may help.
●Change a routine. 36 . One way that you can become more aware is to change up your routine. You can do something as simple as changing the way that you drive to work or changing the way you introduce yourself.
●Learn how to meditate (冥想). Meditation is a great way to train your brain to live in the moment. Learning to meditate takes time, practice, and guidance. 37 . If no classes are available, you can also buy CDs that will help you learn how to meditate.
●Be grateful for breaks. Instead of becoming impatient when you have to wait for something, practise being grateful for the extra time to notice your surroundings. 38 . For example, if you have to wait in a long line to your morning coffee, take that time to observe your surroundings. As you do so, think about what you are grateful for in that moment.
● 39 . Performing random acts of kindness can help you to live in the moment by refocusing your attention on what’s happening in front of you. Look for small things that you can do to show kindness to others. The kind acts that you perform will help you to slow down and notice your surroundings.
●Smile and laugh more often. Living in the moment can be a challenge if you are in a bad mood or just feeling a little down, but smiling and laughing can make you feel better even you force yourself to smile and laugh. 40 .
A. Do kind things for others.
B. You’d better find a meditation class in your area.
C. Treat the extra time as a break and appreciate the time.
D. To get started with meditation, find a quiet spot and get comfortable.
E. Being grateful is an important principle of life and a great wisdom.
F. You may not be living in the moment because you are too set in your life.
G. Even if you put on an affected smile, you should start to feel better right away.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For the second year in a row, a 12-year-old boy has turned into secret Santa, buying Christmas presents for over a hundred children in foster (寄养) care who might not otherwise (要不然) get to enjoy the holiday season.
Jonathan Warner said he was inspired to 41 his charity project after hearing about his father’s own childhood 42 in foster care. “Based upon stories that I have from him, it didn’t really sound like they had much of a Christmas,“Jonathan said.
This year, 138 children will receive basic 43 and personal favourite items Jonathan 44 for them, He chose the items on many shopping trips based on 45 that local social workers shared with him to help guide the process.
Jonathan said he bought about 600 presents overall, 46 about $11,300. To 47 the gifts, he sold popcorn to local community members and this year, he made more than he was 48 . But throughout the journey, Jonathan said he’s simply happy to 49 . “I have definitely learned a lot throughout this 50 . I’ve learned money management, It also makes me really 51 to help those kids.” Jonathan said.
His parents say they couldn’t be more 52 . His father Steven Kolk said,“I’m proud of what he chose to do and the number of people that he can 53 with this project.” “What he did moved me 54 . He’s really making a 55 to people.” Serena Kolk added.
41. A. carry out B. join in C. search for D. go through
42. A. memories B. experiences C. dreams D. hobbies
43. A. guidance B. skills C. knowledge D. necessities
44. A. produced B. drew C. selected D. designed
45. A. schedules B. books C. lists D. preferences
46. A. predicting B. totaling C. counting D. calculating
47. A. fund B. present C. wrap D. display
48. A. remembering B. allowing C. offering D. expecting
49. A. step in B. give back C. try out D. flee away
50. A. project B. campaign C. organization D. assignment
51. A. crazy B. upset C. anxious D. glad
52. A. impressed B. supported C. instructed D. encouraged
53. A. persuade B. rescue C. educate D. help
54. A. repeatedly B. deeply C. strongly D. quickly
55. A. habit B. promise C. difference D. plan
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The sheepskin raft(羊皮筏), the oldest means of transportation along the Yellow River, has 56 history of nearly 2.000 years. The airbag of the raft is made of a whole sheepskin and goes through many processes including heating to remove hair, soaking in salty oil, sewing, drying ___57___blowing. Then the airbags are fastened to a wooden stand, enabling 58 (it) use for transporting people and goods across the water.
It is said that the largest sheepskin raft in old times 59 (make) up of more than 600 sheepskin airbags, with an impressive 60 (long) of 22 meters and a width of 7 meters. It was capable of carrying around 30 tons of goods and drifting over 200 kilometers in one day.
In the early 20th century, before the 1950s, 61 railways were not yet in operation and road traffic was inconvenient, the sheepskin raft served as the most important means of transportation for people 62 (live) along the Yellow River.
However, with the rapid development of society, the sheepskin raft has 63 (large) played its historical part 64 transporting people and goods. Nowadays, it can only be found along the banks of the Yellow River in some cities in Gansu province. It 65 (become)a tool for people to do some sightseeing on the Yellow River so far.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你校组织了主题为“爱阅读，爱思考”的系列读书活动。请你用英文给英国笔友Jim 写一封邮件，向他介绍该活动。内容包括：
1. 活动目的及形式;
2. 个人收获及后续计划。
注意：1. 词数80左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67．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。
From high up in his skinny apartment building, Peter could see the canal（运河） stretching（延伸） in all directions. Every Saturday, Peter watched for Grandpa riding toward the building on his bicycle. But today, Peter knew that his grandfather wouldn’t come. Peter would not hear the ring-ring of Grandpa’s bicycle bell. And there would be no Saturday afternoon picnic in the park. Last week, Grandpa had a knee operation. Now he needed a walking stick to provide assistance―and Peter didn’t know if Grandpa would ever ride his bike again. Sighing with worry, Peter was lost in thought. Would he ever again hear the ring-ring as Grandpa approached
That’s when Peter had an idea. He grabbed his birthday money―l0 euros―from the top dresser drawer. Then he hurried to tell Mum his plan. A few minutes later, Peter ran down the stairs of his building and burst into the afternoon sunshine. His bike was waiting for him. Peter wore his helmet and pedaled down the bumpy(颠簸的) road. Ring-ring sang his bicycle bell to alert (提示)walkers that he was coming. He pedaled past the hardware(五金) store in the corner. He pedaled past the window washer who whistled as he worked. And he pedaled two more blocks before arriving at the market. He loved the market’s sights and smells.
Peter’s euros clinked(叮当响) in his pocket as he walked through the market, examining each table. He stopped at a fruit stand, chose two shiny apples and paid two euros. Then he stopped at the cheese table and asked for half a pound of cheese, handing the waiter three euros. Peter placed the items in his bicycle basket and pedaled back toward home. Imagining his Grandpa walking toward him joyfully accompanied by the ring-ring sound, Peter whistled a merry tune(吹着欢快的口哨).
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.开头已给出。
Paragraph 1：
Wearing a bright smile, he stopped halfway in front of the hardware store.
Paragraph 2：
But instead of heading for home, Peter pedaled (骑自行车)in a different direction.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________湖北省A9高中联盟2023年秋季期末联考
高一英语试题参考答案
第一部分：听力：1-5. CABAA 6-10. ABBCB 11-15. CCBAA 16-20. CBAAC
第二部分 阅读 第一节： 21-23. A D B 24-27. B C A D 28-31. D C B B 32-35.A A C D
第二节36-40. F B C A G
第三部分：
第一节：完形：41-45. A B D C C 46-50. B A D B A 51-55. D A D B C
56.a 57.and 58.its 59.was made 60. length
61.when 62.living 63.largely 64.in 65. has become
第四部分 写作
第一节：One possible version：
Dear Jim,
How are you doing I am writing to tell you about some details about the activity “Love reading, Love thinking” organized by my school, Red Star High School.
The purpose of this event is to encourage us students to develop the habit of reading and improve our thinking abilities. Various activities took place, including book sharing sessions, reading contests, book reviews, and discussions on hot works.
Personally, I find this activity very meaningful and inspiring. Not only have I broadened my horizons and enriched my knowledge but also I have shown more interest in reading . After the activity, I plan to continue to read widely and share my insights with my classmates.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Looking forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节： One possible version：
Wearing a bright smile, he stopped halfway in front of the hardware store. He parked his bike, ran inside happily and took out his last five euros from his pocket carefully. It was just enough to buy what he needed. “Sir, I want a bell for my Grandpa's stick.” said Peter with his eyes shining and his face lightening up. “Here you are, Peter.” The owner of the shop gave him a delicate bell decorated with beautiful patterns. The moment he received the bell, he placed the new bag to his basket and travelled back on his bike.
But instead of heading for home, Peter pedaled in a different direction. Having pedaled for ten minutes, Peter arrived at a familiar building. He parked his bike, gathered his bag, and knocked on the door. A man with a walking stick opened it. On seeing Peter, Grandpa screamed, “Why are you here You know I can't bike to our picnic.” “I brought the picnic here,” said Peter. “And also, a gift.” Grandpa took the bag that Peter offered and opened it. Astonished at what he saw, Grandpa smiled with delight. Hugging his dear Peter, Grandpa couldn't help sobbing due to his grandson's act of kindness.
【答案详解】
A篇: 21．A 22．D 23．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要是“星期日科学”讲座中四月关于郁金香的相关内容介绍。
21．细节理解题。根据首段中的“Science on Sundays is a programme of free monthly science talks which always brings the latest discoveries in plant science, as well as research linked to the plant collection at the Botanic Garden, to the visitors in a 30-minute short period of time.(“星期日科学”是一个每月免费的科学讲座节目，在30分钟的短时间内，为参观者介绍植物科学的最新发现，以及与植物园植物收藏相关的研究。)”可知，“星期日科学”讲座节目是把最新的植物发现和与植物收藏相关的研究展示给参观者，由此可知，该节目是关注植物的科学。故选A项。
22．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Over the last four years, Brett Wilson has been using something learned from books and combining with fieldwork to understand the diversity of tulips, with a view of identifying which species are most at risk of extinction.(在过去的四年里，布雷特·威尔逊(Brett Wilson)一直在利用从书本上学到的知识，并结合实地调查来了解郁金香的多样性，以确定哪些物种濒临灭绝的风险最大。)”可知，Brett Wilson是通过把书本上的所学的和实地调查来了解郁金香的多样性的。故选D项。
23．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Come and listen to Brett speak about the research and the adventures that have occurred in our search to find and protect wild tulips in this remote corner of the world.(来听布雷特讲述我们在世界这个偏远角落寻找和保护野生郁金香的研究和冒险。)”可知，该段用祈使句开头，由此可推断，最后一段是号召参观者来听Brett关于郁金香的报告。故选B项。
B篇:24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D
【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章讲述了肯尼亚的社会活动家、“绿带运动”的发起人旺加里·马塔伊(Wangari Maathai)的人生经历。
24.细节理解题。根据第一段中的“She studied biology at Mount St. Scholastica College in Kansas, then obtained a masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After returning to Kenya and pursuing her PhD at the University of Nairobi, Wangari became the first woman in East Africa to receive a doctors degree.（她在堪萨斯州圣斯考拉斯蒂卡山学院学习生物学，然后在匹兹堡大学获得硕士学位。回到肯尼亚并在内罗毕大学攻读博士学位后，旺加里成为东非第一位获得博士学位的女性。）”可知，旺加里·马塔伊有着良好的教育背景。故选B。
25.细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Wangari’s plan inspired the formation of the Green Belt Movement in 1977和To achieve her goals, she came up with a practical but impactful idea: to plant trees.（旺加里的计划激发了1977年绿带运动的形成。为了实现她的目标，她提出了一个实用但有影响力的想法：种树。）”可如，是旺加里种树的想法促成了“绿带运动”的创立。故选C。
26.主旨大意题。根据第四段的首句“As the Green Bell Movement grew, Wongari began to focus on several different but interconnected causes; environmental conservation and human rights.（随着绿钟运动的发展，Wongari开始关注几个不同但相互关联的事业；环境保护和人权。）”并综合全段信息可知，第四段主要是讲旺加里为了促进事业而做出的努力。故选A。
27.推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Despite facing ongoing opposition and even danger, Wangari’s belief in her work was never shaken.（尽管面临不断的反对甚至危险，旺加里对自己工作的信念从未动摇。）”可知，旺加里是个意志坚定的人；综合她的各种人生经历可知，她还是个能鼓舞人心的人。故选D。
C篇: 28.D 29.C 30.B 31.B
本文是一篇议论文。每个人在人生的某个阶段都经历过失败。文章通过Glenn幸存的故事，告诉我们"让你成功的不是你的失败，而是你如何在被打击后重新站起来。"
28.推理判断题。根据文章第一段中"Everybody, at some point in their lives, has experience d failure."可知，以及最后一句话"But what makes you is not your failure, but how you get back up after being hit."可知，但真正让你成功的不是你的失败，而是你在遭受打击后如何重新站起来。因此可知第一段的作用是作一个简短的介绍，引出下文。故选:D。
29.推理判断题。根据文章第三段中"Much to the amazement of the doctor, he did survive."可知，医生认为Glenn生还的机会很小。故选: C。
30.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中"A good ex ample of the power of positive thinking and faith in oneself, Glenn Cunningham continues to be an inspiration for many,"可知，格伦·坎宁安是积极思考和自信的一个很好的例子，他一直鼓舞着很多人。因此Glenn以他感人的故事激励人们。故选:B。
31.主旨大意。根据文章第一段最后一句"But what makes you is not your failure, but how you get back up after being hit." 可知，让你成功的不是你的失败，而是你如何在被打击后重新站起来。因此本文最佳主题是:Stand up after failure。故选:B。
D篇: 32 A 33. A 34. C 35. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。科学研究发现，大量蜜蜂聚集在一起时，会在空中产生高强度的静电，其他飞虫（比如蝗虫等）也有类似现象。
32.细节理解题。根据第一段“While Ellard Hunting and fellow researchers were out studying the weather at a field station in England, they noticed something unexpected on their instruments. (当埃拉德·亨特和其他研究人员在英国的一个野外站研究天气时，他们在仪器上注意到一些意想不到的东西。)”可知，当仪器上发生意想不到的事情时，研究人员在做研究天气。故选A。
33.细节理解题。根据第三段“Scientists believe a bee’s charge helps pollen stick to it and signals to other bees which flowers have already been visited.(科学家们认为，蜜蜂的电荷可以帮助花粉粘附在蜜蜂身上，并向其他蜜蜂发出已经去过花的信号。)”可知，蜜蜂的电荷有向其他蜜蜂发出信号的作用。故选A。
34.词句猜测题。根据第五段“Clouds of these insects can span up to 1,200 square kilometres and contain roughly 30 million locusts per square kilometer.(这些昆虫的云团跨度可达1200平方公里，每平方公里约有3000万只蝗虫。)”可知，蝗虫的数量是巨大的。由此可知，此处biblical的含义是“巨大的”，与large同义。故选C。
35.细节理解题。根据最后一段“Scientists hope to continue exploring how biology influences physics and are curious to know if something similar is happening with other wildlife, such as birds and bats.(科学家们希望继续探索生物学如何影响物理学，并好奇地知道类似的事情是否也发生在其他野生动物身上，如鸟类和蝙蝠。)”可知，科学家接下来会研究：其他野生动物大量聚集的时候是否会产生大量静电，比如鸟类和蝙蝠。故选D。
7选5：36. F 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章告诉我们几条关于如何活在当下的建议。
6.根据段落小标题“Change a routine. (改变常规。)”可知，本段的建议是要打破常规，F项中的“you are too set in your life”和标题中的“routine”F项：You may not be living in the moment because you are too set in your life. (你可能无法活在当下，因为你的生活太一成不变了。)是对小标题的进一步解释说明，符合语境。故选F。
37.根据段落小标题“Learn how to meditate (冥想). (学会如何冥想。)”可知，本段的建议是学会冥想，B项中的“a meditation class ”与标题中的“meditate”对应，与下文的“If no classes are available”也是呼应的。B项：You’d better find a meditation class in your area. (你最好在你所在的地区找一个冥想班。)符合语境。故选B。
38.根据此空前一句“the extra time (额外的时间)”的提示以及本段首句“Be grateful for breaks. (对休息心存感激。)”可知，本段建议要享受额外的休息时间。C项：Treat the extra time as a break and appreciate the time. (把额外的时间当作休息，珍惜这段时间。)符合语境。故选C。
39.空处为段落小标题。根据下文“Performing random acts of kindness can help you to live in the moment by refocusing your attention on what’s happening in front of you. Look for small things that you can do to show kindness to others. The kind acts that you perform will help you to slow down and notice your surroundings. (做一些随意的善举可以帮助你活在当下，把你的注意力重新集中在你面前发生的事情上。寻找你能做的小事来表达对他人的善意。你所做的善事会帮助你放慢脚步，注意你周围的环境。)”可知，本段主要建议要做善事。A项：Do kind things for others. (为别人做好事。)符合语境。故选A。
40.根据段落小标题“Smile and laugh more often. (经常微笑和大笑。)”可知，本段建议的关键词是“smile”。G项：Even if you put on an affected smile, you should start to feel better right away. (即使你装出一副做作的笑容，你也应该马上开始感觉好起来。)符合语境。故选G。
完形： 41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. A
51. D 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一名12岁的男孩连续两年为100多名寄养儿童购买圣诞礼物的故事。
41.考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：乔纳森·沃纳说，在听到父亲童年寄养经历后，他受到启发开展了这项慈善项目。A. carry out施行，实现；B. join in参加；C. search for寻找；D. go through经历。根据“after hearing about his father’s own childhood______in foster care.”可知，乔纳森受到父亲经历的启发，实施慈善项目。故选A。
42.考查名词词义辨析。句意：乔纳森·沃纳说，在听到父亲童年寄养经历后，他受到启发开展了这项慈善项目。A. memories记忆；B. experiences经历；C. dreams梦想；D. hobbies爱好。根据““Based upon stories that I have from him, it didn’t really sound like they had much of a Christmas,“Jonathan said.”可知，乔纳森听到父亲童年的经历。故选B。
43.考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年，138名儿童将收到乔纳森为他们挑选的基本必需品和个人最喜欢的物品。他根据当地社会工作者分享给他的清单，多次购物，选择了这些物品，以帮助指导这一过程。A. guidance指导；B. skills技巧；C. knowledge知识；D. necessities必需品。根据“and personal favourite items”可知，乔纳森为138名儿童挑选的基本必需品。故选D。
44.考查动词词义辨析。句意：今年，138名儿童将收到乔纳森为他们挑选的基本必需品和个人最喜欢的物品。他根据当地社会工作者分享给他的清单，多次购物，选择了这些物品，以帮助指导这一过程。A. produced生产；B. drew接近；C. selected选取；D. designed设计。根据“ He chose the items on multiple shopping trips based on______that local social workers shared with him to help guide the process.”可知，乔纳森为138名儿童选择物品。故选C。
45.考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年，138名儿童将收到乔纳森为他们挑选的基本必需品和个人最喜欢的物品。他根据当地社会工作者分享给他的清单，多次购物，选择了这些物品，以帮助指导这一过程。A. schedules时间表；B. books书；C. lists列表；清单；D. preferences优先。根据“that local social workers shared with him to help guide the process.”可知，乔纳森根据当地社会工作者与他分享的清单，通过多次商店购物选择商品。故选C。
46.考查动词词义辨析。句意：乔纳森说，他总共买了大约600份礼物，总额约为11,300美元。A. predicting预测；B. totaling总共；C. counting视为；D. calculating估计。根据“Jonathan said he bought about 600 presents overall,”可知，600份礼物总计约11300美元。故选B。
47.考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了筹集礼物的资金，他向当地社区成员出售爆米花，今年，他赚的比他预期的要多。A. fund为……提供资金；B. present呈现；C. wrap包；D. display陈列。根据“he sold popcorn to local community members and this year,”可知，为了筹集资金购买这些礼物，乔纳森向当地社区成员出售爆米花。故选A。
48.考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了筹集礼物的资金，他向当地社区成员出售爆米花，今年，他赚的比他预期的要多。A. remembering记得；B. allowing允许；C. offering提供；D. expecting预料 /预期。根据“he made more than”可知，乔纳森赚的钱超出他的预期。故选D。
49.考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在整个过程中，乔纳森说他很高兴能回馈社会：“在这个项目中，我确实学到了很多。A. step in走进；B. give back归还；回馈；C. try out试验；D. flee away逃离。根据“Jonathan said he’s simply happy”可知，乔纳森为自己能回馈社会感到高兴。故选B。
50.考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在整个过程中，乔纳森说他很高兴能回馈社会：“在这个项目中，我确实学到了很多。A. project项目；B. campaign运动；C. organization组织；D. assignment分配。根据“he was inspired to______his charity project”可知，乔纳森认为自己在这个项目中学到了很多。故选A。
51.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我学会了理财，也很高兴能帮助那些孩子。A. crazy疯狂的；B. upset沮丧的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. glad高兴的。根据“Jonathan said he’s simply happy to”可知，帮助那些孩子也让乔纳森很高兴。故选D。
52.考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的父母说他们对此印象深刻。A. impressed 使……有印象；B. supported支持；C. instructed教导；D. encouraged鼓励。根据“His father Steven Kolk said,“I’m proud of what he chose to do and the number of people that he can______with this project.” “What he did moved me______. He’s really making a______to people,” Serena Kolk added.”可知，乔纳森的父母对此也印象深刻。故选A。
53.考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的父亲史蒂文·科尔克说：“我为他选择做的事情感到骄傲，也为他能在这个项目上帮助到这么多人感到骄傲。A. persuade劝服；B. rescue营救；C. educate教育；D. help帮助。根据“I’m proud of what he chose to do and the number of people”可知，父亲为他选择做的事情和他能帮助到的人数感到骄傲。故选D。
54.考查副词词义辨析。句意：“他的所作所为深深打动了我。他真的对人们产生了影响，”塞雷娜·科尔克补充道。A. repeatedly重复地；B. deeply深深地；C. strongly强有力地；D. quickly迅速地。根据“What he did moved”可知，他的所作所为深深地打动了塞雷娜·科尔克。故选B。
55.考查名词词义辨析。句意：“他的所作所为深深打动了我。他真的对人们产生了影响，”塞雷娜·科尔克补充道。A. habit习惯；B. promise诺言；C. difference不同；D. plan计划。make a difference有影响，有作为。根据“to people”可知，乔纳森为人们带来了改变。故选C。
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国好友Jim介绍学校组织的主题为“爱阅读，爱思考”的系列读书活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
活动：activity→event
鼓励：encourage→inspire
提高：enhance→improve
各种各样的：various→a variety of
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am writing to tell you about some details about the activity “Love reading, Love thinking” organized by my school, Red Star High School.
拓展句：I am writing to tell you about some details about the activity “Love reading, Love thinking” which was organized by my school, Red Star High School.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I am writing to tell you about some details about the activity “Love reading, Love thinking” organized by my school, Red Star High School.(运用了过去分词作后置定语）
【高分句型2】Not only have I broadened my horizons and enriched my knowledge but also I have shown more interest in reading .
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Pieter每周六都会听到爷爷的自行车铃声，和他一起去野餐，但是这个周六爷爷不会来了，爷爷做了膝盖手术，只能用拐杖辅助走路。但是Peter想到了一个主意，他拿了自己生日礼物——10欧元，去街上买了准备装在爷爷拐杖上的铃铛和好吃的去爷爷家。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“他面带灿烂的笑容，在五金店门前停了下来。”可知，第一段可描写Peter给爷爷买装在拐杖上的铃铛的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“但Peter没有回家，而是朝另一个方向骑去。”可知，第二段可描写Peter带上买的吃的和礼物给爷爷送去，让爷爷感动的过程。
2.续写线索：买好铃铛——跳上自行车——来到爷爷家——送礼物给爷爷——爷爷感动
录音原文
Text 1
M: I’m crazy about sports and talk shows. If they are on, I could be in front of the TV for hours. What about you
W: I mostly watch the news and cooking programs.
Text 2
W: Richard, come downstairs. Dinner is ready.
M: Just a minute, dear! I’m looking at a piece of jewelry online. I want to make sure I get the right gift for your birthday.
Text 3
M: Have you packed for your holiday
W: Not yet. My suitcase handle broke, so I need something new to put all my stuff in. I have a big sports bag, but it’s too old.
M: I always take a backpack when I’m on vacation. You can carry more that way.
Text 4
M: It’s almost time for exams. Are you ready, Anna I’ve been studying for hours. But I still feel stressed.
W: Me, too! But I’m confident about my English test. I’m good at English. But I am worried about chemistry. I need to study my notes more.
Text 5
M: I decided to learn the guitar! I’ve always wanted to play music,and the guitar is interesting.
W: Cool! But why did you pick that instrument
M: All my friends play the violin, and I want to be different. The piano sounds good but is too expensive. The guitar is perfect!
Text 6
M: Where’s my red tie, dear The one I wore at Ann’s wedding.
W: I don’t know. All your ties are in the drawer. Look for it there.
M: I found it! It was in my bag.
W: You look nice today. Why are you wearing that red tie Another wedding
M: No. An important guest is coming to our company. ⑥We’ll have a business meeting and sign an agreement. It’s a big day for me.
W: It’s indeed important. ⑦But that tie doesn’t go with that grey suit. I like this blue one. Try it on.
M: ⑦Hmm, it looks much better.
Text 7
W: Hi, John. ⑧What are you doing here
M: ⑧I’m waiting for the bus.
W: Where are you going
M: ⑨I’m going to the station to meet my sister. Her train arrives at 4:30, but it’s 4:10 now. I have only 20 minutes to get there!
W: ⑩How often does the No.1 bus run
M: ⑩Every 10 minutes. I missed one 5 minutes ago, and the next one hasn’t come yet! May I borrow your bike
W: Sorry, I have to meet Mike at a restaurant.
M: Oh, what should I do
W: Why not take the No.15 bus It also goes to the station, and it’s coming right now.
Text 8
W: Kevin, let’s go to the beach!
M: The beach I’m too lazy to go there. Why don’t we go somewhere else, Betty
W: There is some community work to be done there. We can clean up the beach. We can collect a lot of plastic garbage, too.
M: What for It’s the government’s responsibility. Besides, why should we collect all of the plastic garbage
W: Kevin, you don’t know the harm the plastic doe s to the ocean. Plastic can pollute the ocean and, in turn, harm fish and other ocean life. We should care about what happens to the ocean. Didn’t you hear about that dead whale’s stomach that was full of plastic garbage
M: Oh, yes. I heard about that. But what will we do with the plastic garbage we collect
W: We will take all of the plastic to a company that can recycle it.
M: I see.
Text 9
M: I want a new hobby. But I’m not sure what to do. Do you have any interesting hobbies
W: I have a lot of hobbies! I am a writer and work at home, so I have free time to do other things. And I don’t like being bored, so I find new hobbies. My favorite one is exercise. It is good for me and makes me feel strong. I walk my dog around the neighborhood or go to the gym.
M: That is very healthy! I don’t like exercise, though. Do you have any other fun hobbies
W: Well, I also like to cook. It’s not hard to learn. I cook healthy foods, but you can cook anything. It’s a creative hobby. You can look up recipes and find new dishes to create. And you can cook with your wife and kids. It’s a fun thing for people to do together. Then you have something good to eat when you’re done!
M: That’s a great idea! I think I’ll start cooking with my family. We usually just go to restaurants. Thanks for the help!
Text 10
W: Get ready to say goodbye to today’s warm, sunny weather. Just when millions of people are getting ready for the Christmas holiday, three storms are expected to make problems for holiday travelers. None of the storms will be strong, but the cold air will make traveling difficult. The first storm will arrive on this weekend. It will bring rain to the northeast, but warm air in New York City might cause some fog and low clouds. It will be hard for drivers to see the road clearly. Later in the week, snow will come to the northwest states, with three inches falling in Saint Paul, Minnesota. And a few days later, just when the New Year’s celebrations are scheduled, Boston will be covered with free zing rain. The ice will cause problems for anyone trying to travel on foot, with one inch of ice expected on city roads. New Year’s will be cold in Chicago, too, with a strong wind blowing water from the river onto anyone hoping to celebrate by the water.
