湛江市2023—2024学年度第一学期期末高中调研测试
高一英语试卷
(满分：120分, 考试时间：120分钟)
注意事项：
1. 答卷前, 考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号、考场号和座位号填 写在答题卡上, 并将考号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 阅读答题卡上面的注意事项, 所有题目答案均答在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
3. 作答选择题时, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。非选择题如需改动, 先划 掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案。
第 一 部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
New York Times best-selling author Susan Casey travelled globally, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She takes us on an interesting journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom. Throughout this journey, she learned how important the deep is to the future of the planet, and how necessary it is that we understand and protect it.
The Underworld is Susan Casey’s most beautiful and thrilling book, a wonderful show of the natural world.
Event location: The lecture and book signing (签名) will be held at the Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
Event time: Thursday, January 14th, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Book signing: Hard copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Rainy Day Books. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.
Admission package(admits one)
Click to order tickets through the Kauffman Center. Admission is $40. 00 plus Kauffman ticket fee and includes one hardcover of the book and one admission ticket. Reserved seating.
Please note: Attendees (参与者) will receive their books as they arrive at this event. Your electronic ticket will be needed for event entry and to receive your hardcover of the book as you arrive.
Disclaimer (免责声明): All Rainy Day Books Author Event sales are final and non-refundable.
1. What is the topic of Susan Casey’s book
A. A show of the heights of the earth.
B. Some discoveries made by explorers.
C. Some measures to protect the ocean.
D. Journeys to the depths of the ocean.
2. What kind of event is it
A. A lecture and book signing.
B. A discussion between readers.
C. A sales meeting of a new book.
D. A party of celebrating the success.
3. What should attendees do with their electronic tickets
A. Return them to the Kauffman Center.
B. Get a discount of the book with them.
C. Get hardcovers of the book with them.
D. Exchange them with other book lovers.
B
This year I did something I’d never done—shopping at midnight on Black Friday after Thanksgiving. After all, you can get great deals online from the comfort of your bed over a hot cup of coffee. So why would I stand traffic, cold weather and crowds for a few bargains
For my teenagers, spending time with Mom is usually down on their list next to homework and picking up the dog waste. So, when they asked me to take them shopping at the mall at midnight on Black Friday, my first reaction was definitely no! But my son, who usually runs the other way if I mention shopping, wanted me to take him shopping. I felt needed, though I knew it was my wallet and a ride, not quality (高质量) time with Mom that they wanted.
Then the hour-long car ride. We followed songs on the radio and talked about the deals we hoped to get. I had opportunities to give them lessons on what not to do when driving, but I had to keep the peace. And we all connected as we sat with crazed smiles at midnight.
The kids scanned for a spot once we finally reached the busy parking lot. There was something about standing in a line that snakes around the building in the freezing cold that brings people together. Once inside, we had to work as a team, hoping to come together with just the right size and color. As I dug through mountain s of clothing for a particular shirt for my husband and gave up, my daughter came toward me, shirt in hand and victory on her face. “I got the last one!”
So we ended up at 3 am with some bargains. Nothing we couldn’t have found online or in stores at a reasonable hour. But for me, I got quality time with my kids. Driving home tired, looking in the mirror at my children’s sweet faces, I decided, “If they ask me to go again next year, I’m in.”
4. What did the kids need according to the author
A. Buying things online with comfort. B. Taking a cup of coffee comfortably.
C. Shopping at their mother’s expense. D. Spending quality time with the family.
5. How did the author communicate with her kids during the drive to the mall
A. She shared their excitement. B. She taught them some songs.
C. She taught them shopping tips. D. She lectured them on behavior.
6. Why did the daughter show victory on her face
A. She had worked as a team member. B. She had searched out her clothes.
C. She had been in line to see a snake. D. She had found a shirt for her father.
7. How did the author find her shopping experience
A. Tiring. B. Enjoyable. C. Heart-broken. D. Money-wasting.
C
Saodat Sadikova is an English teacher in Jizzakh, Uzbekistan. As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a flight attendant (空乘人员) and traveling the world, so she learned at least three languages. Although she was not able to become a flight attendant, Sadikova could speak Uzbek, Russian, English and Turkish. Sadikova has never traveled abroad but reports feeling connected to people around the world.
American Trina Bright worked in education for nearly 25 years and she traveled to many countries, including China and South Africa. Bright used stories from her travels to help her students in the U. S. understand their place in the world and see value in their own cultures. But Bright, unlike Sadikova, does not report feeling connected to people around the world.
Bright is not alone Pew Research Center recently asked people in 24 countries a series of questions about how connected they feel to the world to see how travel experience relates to feelings of connectedness.
The study found that respondents (调查对象) who had traveled to at least one other country feel more connected to people around the world. 99 percent of respondents in the Netherlands reported having visited at least one other country and 77 percent of respondents from the Netherlands said they feel at least somewhat close to people all over the world. But international travel does not always mean a person feels a closeness to people around the world. 99 percent of Swedish respondents said they had visited at least one other country. Yet a much smaller number of Swedish respondents—47 percent—report feeling close to people all over the world.
Sadikova said she felt connected to the world because of media, which makes it quite easy to get to know events and news.
8. Why did Saodat Sadikova learn several languages
A. To move abroad. B. To broaden her view.
C. To connect to the world. D. To achieve her flying dream.
9. What benefit did Trina Bright get from her travels
A. She improved her education. B. She applied them to her teaching.
C. She understood the value of culture. D. She could speak a foreign language.
10. What did the research focus on
A. How people get to know the world.
B. How people feel connected to the world.
C. Why people enjoy international travel.
D. Why travel influences the connection of people.
11. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A. The aim of the research. B. The process of the research.
C. The result of the research. D. The method of the research.
D
Fishing trips to Canada are a tradition for Jeffrey Hardy and his three friends from America. This summer in 2023, the forest air polluted with wildfire smoke forced the men to give up their mid-June fishing plan. Canada’s wildfire season put its tourism industry at a crucial time.
Except some days of poor air quality, major Canadian cities remain unaffected by wildfires. The fires are in the country’s northern areas that have drawn travelers interested in outdoor experiences in years past.
In a recent report by Destination Canada, a marketing organization, half of the total spent by international visitors is in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. But other Canadian destinations attractive to visitors have been affected by the wildfires.
In preparation for increasing visitor sizes and ongoing wildfires, some businesses are thinking about changing their operations, which see outdoor recreation(娱乐) as a tourism opportunity. A nonprofit travel agency is considering creating a questionnaire (调查问卷) for customers to show when they would cancel a booking because of road closes from the wildfires, poor air quality and a lack of visibility.
Tourism in British Columbia contributes (贡献) greatly to its economy. The province has various recreational offerings, from the major ski destinations to hiking along the coast. Blackcomb, a helicopter tour company, has canceled its sightseeing offerings, using most of its helicopters on the firefighting effort until at least early August.“ It’s the question of flying our customers around on sightseeing tours or putting out fires within 10 kilometers of our bases and the communities that we live in,” said Jordy Norris, the company’s tourism director. “We made it clear to both our staff and our customers that we have a duty to protect the backyard.”
Darrin Rigo, a photographer, recently saw a photo of a beautiful waterfall engulfed in fire on a media page. “I’m sure that’s not going to last long, and everything will turn to normal.” he said.
12. Which part of Canada is most affected by the wildfire
A. The northern areas. B. Canada’s central part.
C. Major Canadian cities. D. Places with few visitors.
13. What can be inferred about Jordy Norris
A. He is sad about his company’s loss from the fire.
B. He is glad to join in the fight against the wildfire.
C. He is confident about the use of the questionnaire.
D. He is stressed about the fire’s effect on his company.
14. What does the underlined word “engulfed” in paragraph 6 mean
A. Rescued. B. Stuck. C. Covered. D. Protected.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Tourism Suffers Great Loss in the Wildfire
B. All of Canada Have Acted to Beat Wildfire
C. Most of Canada Is Affected by the Wildfire
D. Wildfire Won’t Stop Canada’s Tourism Development
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。
Change is with us from the day we are born and change is all around us every day. ____16____ This difference comes from the fact that we don’t all experience changes in the same way. So, what can we young people do in face of some changes
We young people aren’t always ready to deal with changes. That’s because our young brains are still growing. The back part of our brain is all about survival and keeping us alive. The middle of our brain controls our emotions. ____17____
Our brain can react to situations in different ways, depending on how we deal with changes or stress. When the brain thinks the body may be in danger, we’ll have the fight or flight response(反应). ____18____ The heart then sends blood quickly to the different body parts. It prepares the body to fight, flee or freeze.
There are times when we young people feel stressed, when changes get hard to manage, or when it is just too hard for us to collect our thoughts. ____19____ That may be a parent or carer, grandparent, aunt or uncle, teacher, neighbor or even an older brother or sister. Change can sometimes be hard or make you worry, but you don’t have to do it alone.
____20____ By meeting changes and trying new things, we’ll begin to discover what we really love. As we learn more about ourselves, we’ll make better decisions about our life and future. This can help us discover our path in life.
A. Changes are chances for us to grow up.
B. That response makes the heart beat faster.
C. And the front of our brain is still developing.
D. But some can face changes easily, while others can’t.
E. Other people can be affected by the slightest changes.
F. Brains are very important organs to deal with stress or changes.
G. In these situations, it’s OK to seek or ask for help from an adult we trust.
第二部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As I walked to the market, I saw an old and dirty man sitting in front of a shop. It was___21___ that he was a beggar looking for help. I made a ___22___ that on my way back I would give him whatever ___23___I had. A few feet away was a drunk-looking man ___24___ on the pavement and no one who passed by ___25___ , including me.
When I returned to see the ___26___ old man was still there, I felt a sense of ___27___ to offer some help. I took out all the change to hand it over to him. He hardly looked into my eyes but ___28___ his head as though saying that he did not need it. I ___29___ and pushed it into his hand.
As I was ___30___ of my great act of charity, the man walked up to the drunk man and asked him something. ___31___ , I couldn’t hear what he said. I only noticed him walk to the tea shop and buy some food with the___32___ money I gave. Then, he went back to the man, helped him to sit and eat the food. He ___33___ I was still there, so he explained that man had not eaten for two days and had no ___34___ to sit up. And that was why he collapsed (昏倒) on the pavement.
Suddenly I felt so small and admired the ___35___ of the old man who had so little compared to me.
21.
A. likely B. necessary C. alarming D. unusual
22.
A. request B. decision C. protest D. proposal
23.
A. change B. food C. water D. clothes
24.
A. driving B. volunteering C. eating D. lying
25.
A. gave up B. turned to C. referred to D. reached out
26.
A poor B. curious C. positive D. frightened
27.
A. shock B. duty C. pain D. concern
28.
A. raised B. nodded C. lowered D. shook
29.
A. begged B. insisted C. demanded D. questioned
30.
A. aware B. confident C. proud D. sure
31.
A. Actually B. Importantly C. Immediately D. Strangely
32.
A. extra B. much C. same D. digital
33.
A. reminded B. observed C. pretended D. imagined
34.
A. limit B. pressure C. strength D. determination
35.
A wisdom B. creativity C. selflessness D. profession
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 term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages a book ____36____ was written by Tang Dynasty (618 — 907) scholar Zhang Yanyuan. In the book, he described Xuan paper ____37____ a perfect carrier for writing and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui Province, ____38____(list) as a gift to the imperial court (宫廷) for the highest quality during that period.
The traditional skill of ____39____(produce) Xuan paper is demanding (要求高的). Sandalwood bark, a plant native to southern China, goes through 108 ____40____(step) together with rice straw (稻草) over a period of three years before it can be made into fine Xuan paper. ____41____ whole course is so difficult that even the most skilled workers can only do part of it.
The flow of ink decides the making of Chinese art, and Xuan paper is much ____42____(good) than other paper with ____43____(it) excellent ability to give full play to ink. Different materials during the paper making process can create different paper suited for artistic expression in freehand ink painting or writing.
Xuan paper has gone with the making of the Chinese artists for thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, Xuan paper is strong enough ____44____(stand) harm brought by time. It is this _____45_____(strong) that has made the protections of many valuable works from ancient China possible. Paper making is the wisdom of the ancient Chinese, and Xuan paper is the top of paper making.
第三部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你校英语社团将举办“保护中国文化遗产”的英语征文比赛，请给你校外籍教师Mr. Robert写一封邮件，邀请他当评委。内容包括：
1. 比赛的目的；
2. 邀请担任评委。
注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Robert,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My family always had the basics, but there was little money for much else beyond food and shelter. Everyone in our small town lived the same way. That is why I was pleasantly surprised when my mother came up with the money to ask someone to take a picture for my fourth-grade class. Twenty-two students lined up in three rows and faced the camera with smiles. My teacher Mrs. Cornell stood to the side.
Schoolwork was never a burden for me. Even when I was sick, I still wanted to go to school. As the years passed, I would see that fourth-grade picture from time to time. It always reminded me that I had wanted to become a teacher. Later, I got married and my focus was on building a family. Every so often I would feel that longing for the teaching career I never got to have.
Once my children were in school, I had some time to myself. The thirst to teach was still there. It would mean going back to college. But I was now forty-two years old. I had not been a student for over twenty years. Were there any brain cells left after raising three children Having only my husband’s income made money a problem as well.
After much mental struggle I managed to come up with enough money for my first semester, a total of nine hours, but I had no idea how I would pay for anything beyond that. With a step of faith, I moved forward. Standing in line with baby-faced teenagers to register for classes, I questioned my ability to do it all. But here I was, deciding on British Literature as my major.
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。
College proved to be a pleasure but a challenge.
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One day two years later, my professor called to tell me that I was given a teaching job in the local primary school.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________湛江市2023—2024学年度第一学期期末高中调研测试
高一英语试卷
(满分：120分, 考试时间：120分钟)
注意事项：
1. 答卷前, 考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号、考场号和座位号填 写在答题卡上, 并将考号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 阅读答题卡上面的注意事项, 所有题目答案均答在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
3. 作答选择题时, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。非选择题如需改动, 先划 掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案。
第 一 部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
New York Times best-selling author Susan Casey travelled globally, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She takes us on an interesting journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom. Throughout this journey, she learned how important the deep is to the future of the planet, and how necessary it is that we understand and protect it.
The Underworld is Susan Casey’s most beautiful and thrilling book, a wonderful show of the natural world.
Event location: The lecture and book signing (签名) will be held at the Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
Event time: Thursday, January 14th, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Book signing: Hard copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Rainy Day Books. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.
Admission package(admits one)
Click to order tickets through the Kauffman Center. Admission is $40. 00 plus Kauffman ticket fee and includes one hardcover of the book and one admission ticket. Reserved seating.
Please note: Attendees (参与者) will receive their books as they arrive at this event. Your electronic ticket will be needed for event entry and to receive your hardcover of the book as you arrive.
Disclaimer (免责声明): All Rainy Day Books Author Event sales are final and non-refundable.
1. What is the topic of Susan Casey’s book
A. A show of the heights of the earth.
B. Some discoveries made by explorers.
C. Some measures to protect the ocean.
D. Journeys to the depths of the ocean.
2. What kind of event is it
A. A lecture and book signing.
B. A discussion between readers.
C. A sales meeting of a new book.
D. A party of celebrating the success.
3. What should attendees do with their electronic tickets
A. Return them to the Kauffman Center.
B. Get a discount of the book with them.
C. Get hardcovers of the book with them.
D. Exchange them with other book lovers.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了《海底世界》这本畅销书的作者苏珊·凯西的讲座及签名售书活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“She takes us on an interesting journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom. Throughout this journey, she learned how important the deep is to the future of the planet, and how necessary it is that we understand and protect it.(她带我们踏上了一段有趣的深海探险史之旅，从古代世界的传说到我们现在可以在海底找到的传奇沉船。在这段旅程中，她了解到了深海对地球未来的重要性，以及我们理解和保护深海的必要性。) ”可知，苏珊·凯西的《海底世界》主要讲述了她的深海探索之旅及所看见的事物。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Event location中的“The lecture and book signing (签名) will be held at the Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri. (讲座和签售会将在密苏里州堪萨斯城雪莉街5109号琳达霍尔图书馆举行。)”可知，这是一次讲座和签名售书活动。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Please note中的“Attendees (参与者) will receive their books as they arrive at this event. Your electronic ticket will be needed for event entry and to receive your hardcover of the book as you arrive. (与会者将在抵达本次活动时收到他们的书籍。抵达时，参加活动和获得精装本都要您的电子门票。)”可知， 参与者在到达时出示电子门票才能获得精装本。故选C项。
B
This year I did something I’d never done—shopping at midnight on Black Friday after Thanksgiving. After all, you can get great deals online from the comfort of your bed over a hot cup of coffee. So why would I stand traffic, cold weather and crowds for a few bargains
For my teenagers, spending time with Mom is usually down on their list next to homework and picking up the dog waste. So, when they asked me to take them shopping at the mall at midnight on Black Friday, my first reaction was definitely no! But my son, who usually runs the other way if I mention shopping, wanted me to take him shopping. I felt needed, though I knew it was my wallet and a ride, not quality (高质量的) time with Mom that they wanted.
Then the hour-long car ride. We followed songs on the radio and talked about the deals we hoped to get. I had opportunities to give them lessons on what not to do when driving, but I had to keep the peace. And we all connected as we sat with crazed smiles at midnight.
The kids scanned for a spot once we finally reached the busy parking lot. There was something about standing in a line that snakes around the building in the freezing cold that brings people together. Once inside, we had to work as a team, hoping to come together with just the right size and color. As I dug through mountain s of clothing for a particular shirt for my husband and gave up, my daughter came toward me, shirt in hand and victory on her face. “I got the last one!”
So we ended up at 3 am with some bargains. Nothing we couldn’t have found online or in stores at a reasonable hour. But for me, I got quality time with my kids. Driving home tired, looking in the mirror at my children’s sweet faces, I decided, “If they ask me to go again next year, I’m in.”
4. What did the kids need according to the author
A. Buying things online with comfort. B. Taking a cup of coffee comfortably.
C. Shopping at their mother’s expense. D. Spending quality time with the family.
5. How did the author communicate with her kids during the drive to the mall
A. She shared their excitement. B. She taught them some songs.
C. She taught them shopping tips. D. She lectured them on behavior.
6. Why did the daughter show victory on her face
A. She had worked as a team member. B. She had searched out her clothes.
C. She had been in line to see a snake. D. She had found a shirt for her father.
7. How did the author find her shopping experience
A. Tiring. B. Enjoyable. C. Heart-broken. D. Money-wasting.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍作者在感恩节之后的“黑色星期五”和孩子们在凌晨购物的经历。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第二句到最后一句话“So, when they asked me to take them shopping at the mall at midnight on Black Friday, my first reaction was definitely no! But my son, who usually runs the other way if I mention shopping, wanted me to take him shopping. I felt needed, though I knew it was my wallet and a ride, not quality (高质量的) time with Mom that they wanted.(所以，当他们让我在黑色星期五午夜带他们去商场购物时，我的第一反应绝对是否定的！但我儿子，如果我提到购物，他通常会跑另一条路，他想让我带他去购物。我觉得自己被需要了，尽管我知道这是我的钱包和一辆车，而不是他们想要的和妈妈在一起的美好时光)”可知，孩子们想让作者陪他们在感恩节之后的“黑色星期五”去购物，是因为他们需要作者为他们买单。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Then the hour-long car ride. We followed songs on the radio and talked about the deals we hoped to get. I had opportunities to give them lessons on what not to do when driving, but I had to keep the peace. And we all connected as we sat with crazed smiles at midnight.(然后是一个小时的车程。我们跟着收音机里的歌曲，谈论着我们希望买什么。我有机会教他们开车时不要做什么，但我必须保持平静。午夜时分，当我们坐在那里疯狂地微笑时，我们都联系在了一起)”可知，孩子们一路上听歌和聊天，作者原本可以教育孩子们在开车时不能做什么事，但是那时作者只想与孩子们分享半夜时分购物的狂热心情。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句话“As I dug through mountain s of clothing for a particular shirt for my husband and gave up, my daughter came toward me, shirt in hand and victory on her face. “I got the last one!”(当我在堆积如山的衣服中为丈夫挖了一件特别的衬衫并放弃时，我的女儿向我走来，手里拿着衬衫，脸上洋溢着胜利。“我得到了最后一个！”)”可知，作者想为丈夫找一件衬衣但是没找到，就在这时，作者的女儿带着胜利的微笑拿着一件衬衣来到作者面前，说她抢到了最后一件。由此可推知，女儿脸上露出胜利的表情是因为她为她父亲找到了一件合适的衬衫。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判读题。根据最后一段最后一句话“Driving home tired, looking in the mirror at my children’s sweet faces, I decided, “If they ask me to go again next year, I’m in.”(疲惫地开车回家，看着镜子里孩子们甜美的脸庞，我决定：“如果他们明年让我再去，我就加入。”)”可知，作者很累，但是看到孩子们的笑容，作者决定如果孩子们需要，明年的黑色星期五还来购物。由此可推知，作者觉得自己的购物经历是愉快的。故选B。
C
Saodat Sadikova is an English teacher in Jizzakh, Uzbekistan. As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a flight attendant (空乘人员) and traveling the world, so she learned at least three languages. Although she was not able to become a flight attendant, Sadikova could speak Uzbek, Russian, English and Turkish. Sadikova has never traveled abroad but reports feeling connected to people around the world.
American Trina Bright worked in education for nearly 25 years and she traveled to many countries, including China and South Africa. Bright used stories from her travels to help her students in the U. S. understand their place in the world and see value in their own cultures. But Bright, unlike Sadikova, does not report feeling connected to people around the world.
Bright is not alone. Pew Research Center recently asked people in 24 countries a series of questions about how connected they feel to the world to see how travel experience relates to feelings of connectedness.
The study found that respondents (调查对象) who had traveled to at least one other country feel more connected to people around the world. 99 percent of respondents in the Netherlands reported having visited at least one other country and 77 percent of respondents from the Netherlands said they feel at least somewhat close to people all over the world. But international travel does not always mean a person feels a closeness to people around the world. 99 percent of Swedish respondents said they had visited at least one other country. Yet a much smaller number of Swedish respondents—47 percent—report feeling close to people all over the world.
Sadikova said she felt connected to the world because of media, which makes it quite easy to get to know events and news.
8. Why did Saodat Sadikova learn several languages
A. To move abroad. B. To broaden her view.
C. To connect to the world. D. To achieve her flying dream.
9. What benefit did Trina Bright get from her travels
A. She improved her education. B. She applied them to her teaching.
C. She understood the value of culture. D. She could speak a foreign language.
10. What did the research focus on
A. How people get to know the world.
B. How people feel connected to the world.
C. Why people enjoy international travel.
D. Why travel influences the connection of people.
11. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A. The aim of the research. B. The process of the research.
C. The result of the research. D. The method of the research.
【答案】8 D 9. B 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要通过两个人的故事引出了一项关于“旅行与人们感觉到与世界有连接之间的关系”的研究结果。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a flight attendant (空乘人员) and traveling the world, so she learned at least three languages.(当她还是个小女孩的时候，她就梦想成为一名空姐，环游世界，所以她至少学了三种语言)”可知, 她学习多种语言的原因是她曾梦想成为一个空姐。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Bright used stories from her travels to help her students in the U. S. understand their place in the world and see value in their own cultures.(Bright用她旅行中的故事来帮助她在美国的学生了解他们在世界上的位置，并看到他们自己文化的价值)”可知，Bright把她旅行中的故事应用到她的教学中。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Bright is not alone. Pew Research Center recently asked people in 24 countries a series of questions about how connected they feel to the world to see how travel experience relates to feelings of connectedness.(Bright并不孤单。皮尤研究中心最近向24个国家的人们询问了一系列关于他们与世界的联系程度的问题，以了解旅行经历与联系感之间的关系)”可推知研究的中心在于人们是如何感觉到与世界连接的以及与世界连接的程度。故选B项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“The study found that respondents (调查对象) who had traveled to at least one other country feel more connected to people around the world. 99 percent of respondents in the Netherlands reported having visited at least one other country and 77 percent of respondents from the Netherlands said they feel at least somewhat close to people all over the world. But international travel does not always mean a person feels a closeness to people around the world. 99 percent of Swedish respondents said they had visited at least one other country. Yet a much smaller number of Swedish respondents—47 percent—report feeling close to people all over the world.(研究发现，至少去过一个其他国家的受访者感觉与世界各地的人联系更紧密。99%的荷兰受访者表示，他们至少去过一个其他国家，77%的荷兰受访者表示，他们至少觉得自己与世界各地的人都有些亲近。但国际旅行并不总是意味着一个人与世界各地的人亲近。99%的瑞典受访者表示，他们至少去过一个其他国家。然而，只有47%的瑞典受访者表示，他们与世界各地的人都很亲近)”可知，本段主要介绍了研究的结果。故选C项。
D
Fishing trips to Canada are a tradition for Jeffrey Hardy and his three friends from America. This summer in 2023, the forest air polluted with wildfire smoke forced the men to give up their mid-June fishing plan. Canada’s wildfire season put its tourism industry at a crucial time.
Except some days of poor air quality, major Canadian cities remain unaffected by wildfires. The fires are in the country’s northern areas that have drawn travelers interested in outdoor experiences in years past.
In a recent report by Destination Canada, a marketing organization, half of the total spent by international visitors is in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. But other Canadian destinations attractive to visitors have been affected by the wildfires.
In preparation for increasing visitor sizes and ongoing wildfires, some businesses are thinking about changing their operations, which see outdoor recreation(娱乐) as a tourism opportunity. A nonprofit travel agency is considering creating a questionnaire (调查问卷) for customers to show when they would cancel a booking because of road closes from the wildfires, poor air quality and a lack of visibility.
Tourism in British Columbia contributes (贡献) greatly to its economy. The province has various recreational offerings, from the major ski destinations to hiking along the coast. Blackcomb, a helicopter tour company, has canceled its sightseeing offerings, using most of its helicopters on the firefighting effort until at least early August.“ It’s the question of flying our customers around on sightseeing tours or putting out fires within 10 kilometers of our bases and the communities that we live in,” said Jordy Norris, the company’s tourism director. “We made it clear to both our staff and our customers that we have a duty to protect the backyard.”
Darrin Rigo, a photographer, recently saw a photo of a beautiful waterfall engulfed in fire on a media page. “I’m sure that’s not going to last long, and everything will turn to normal.” he said.
12. Which part of Canada is most affected by the wildfire
A. The northern areas. B. Canada’s central part.
C. Major Canadian cities. D. Places with few visitors.
13. What can be inferred about Jordy Norris
A. He is sad about his company’s loss from the fire.
B. He is glad to join in the fight against the wildfire.
C. He is confident about the use of the questionnaire.
D. He is stressed about the fire’s effect on his company.
14. What does the underlined word “engulfed” in paragraph 6 mean
A. Rescued. B. Stuck. C. Covered. D. Protected.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Tourism Suffers Great Loss in the Wildfire
B. All of Canada Have Acted to Beat Wildfire
C. Most of Canada Is Affected by the Wildfire
D. Wildfire Won’t Stop Canada’s Tourism Development
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。加拿大的山林大火使旅游业受到很大的影响，但是人们依然对加拿大旅游业的发展充满信心。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The fires are in the country’s northern areas that have drawn travelers interested in outdoor experiences in years past.（大火发生在该国北部地区，过去几年吸引了对户外体验感兴趣的旅行者）”可知火山主要影响的是加拿大北部。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段Jordy Norris所说的话“We made it clear to both our staff and our customers that we have a duty to protect the backyard.（我们向员工和顾客明确指出，我们有责任保护后院）”可以判断他为自己的公司能够参加灭火行动感到高兴。故选B。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据最后一段“I’m sure that’s not going to last long, and everything will turn to normal.(我确信这不会持续太久，一切都会恢复正常的)”可以判断摄影师比较乐观，他所看到的是瀑布被大火吞噬的照片。故engulf可以用cover替代。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“Canada’s wildfire season put its tourism industry at a crucial time.（加拿大的野火季节让其旅游业处于关键时刻）”以及最后一段“I’m sure that’s not going to last long, and everything will turn to normal.(我确信这不会持续太久，一切都会恢复正常的)”可知全文讲述一场山火对加拿大旅游业的影响，谈到这场火灾的分布及其对旅游业的影响，以及旅游业的从业人员对未来旅游业发展的乐观态度。所以，用D项“Wildfire Won’t Stop Canada’s Tourism Development”作为本文题目，与文章主题相符合。故选D。
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Change is with us from the day we are born and change is all around us every day. ____16____ This difference comes from the fact that we don’t all experience changes in the same way. So, what can we young people do in face of some changes
We young people aren’t always ready to deal with changes. That’s because our young brains are still growing. The back part of our brain is all about survival and keeping us alive. The middle of our brain controls our emotions. ____17____
Our brain can react to situations in different ways, depending on how we deal with changes or stress. When the brain thinks the body may be in danger, we’ll have the fight or flight response(反应). ____18____ The heart then sends blood quickly to the different body parts. It prepares the body to fight, flee or freeze.
There are times when we young people feel stressed, when changes get hard to manage, or when it is just too hard for us to collect our thoughts. ____19____ That may be a parent or carer, grandparent, aunt or uncle, teacher, neighbor or even an older brother or sister. Change can sometimes be hard or make you worry, but you don’t have to do it alone.
____20____ By meeting changes and trying new things, we’ll begin to discover what we really love. As we learn more about ourselves, we’ll make better decisions about our life and future. This can help us discover our path in life.
A. Changes are chances for us to grow up.
B. That response makes the heart beat faster.
C. And the front of our brain is still developing.
D. But some can face changes easily, while others can’t.
E. Other people can be affected by the slightest changes.
F. Brains are very important organs to deal with stress or changes.
G. In these situations, it’s OK to seek or ask for help from an adult we trust.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了我们年轻人应该如何去面对人生的变化与挑战。
【16题详解】
下文“This difference comes from the fact that we don’t all experience changes in the same way. (这种差异来自于这样一个事实，即我们并非都以相同的方式经历变化。)”说明的是这种差异指的是面对变化不同的人有不同的反应，因此D项“面对变化时，有人感觉很轻松，而另外一些人则很有压力”符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
上文“The middle of our brain controls our emotions. (我们大脑的中部控制着我们的情绪。)”说明的是大脑还在生长，与空格处是并列关系，因此C项“我们大脑的前部仍在发育”符合语境，故选C。
【18题详解】
上文“When the brain thinks the body may be in danger, we’ll have the fight or flight response(反应) (当大脑认为身体可能处于危险之中时，我们会做出要么战斗要么逃跑的反应)”以及下文“The heart then sends blood quickly to the different body parts. It prepares the body to fight, flee or freeze. (然后，心脏将血液迅速输送到身体的不同部位。它使身体做好战斗、逃跑或冷冻的准备。)”说明那种反应会让心跳加速，然后心脏就会快速地把血液输送到身体各个部位，B项中的“That response”是关键词，因此B项“那种反应使心跳加快”符合语境，故选B。
【19题详解】
上文“There are times when we young people feel stressed, when changes get hard to manage, or when it is just too hard for us to collect our thoughts. (有时，我们年轻人会感到压力，变化很难管理，或者我们很难收集自己的想法。)”说明年轻人可以寻求他人的帮助，因此G项“在这些情况下，向我们信任的成年人寻求帮助是可以的”符合语境，故选G。
【20题详解】
下文“As we learn more about ourselves, we’ll make better decisions about our life and future. This can help us discover our path in life. (随着我们对自己的了解越来越多，我们会对自己的生活和未来做出更好的决定。这可以帮助我们发现自己的人生道路。)”说明这一段说的是变化有利于我们的成长，因此A项“变化是我们成长的机会” 可以作为本段的主旨句，故选A。
第二部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As I walked to the market, I saw an old and dirty man sitting in front of a shop. It was___21___ that he was a beggar looking for help. I made a ___22___ that on my way back I would give him whatever ___23___I had. A few feet away was a drunk-looking man ___24___ on the pavement and no one who passed by ___25___ , including me.
When I returned to see the ___26___ old man was still there, I felt a sense of ___27___ to offer some help. I took out all the change to hand it over to him. He hardly looked into my eyes but ___28___ his head as though saying that he did not need it. I ___29___ and pushed it into his hand.
As I was ___30___ of my great act of charity, the man walked up to the drunk man and asked him something. ___31___ , I couldn’t hear what he said. I only noticed him walk to the tea shop and buy some food with the___32___ money I gave. Then, he went back to the man, helped him to sit and eat the food. He ___33___ I was still there, so he explained that man had not eaten for two days and had no ___34___ to sit up. And that was why he collapsed (昏倒) on the pavement.
Suddenly I felt so small and admired the ___35___ of the old man who had so little compared to me.
21.
A. likely B. necessary C. alarming D. unusual
22.
A. request B. decision C. protest D. proposal
23.
A. change B. food C. water D. clothes
24.
A. driving B. volunteering C. eating D. lying
25.
A. gave up B. turned to C. referred to D. reached out
26.
A. poor B. curious C. positive D. frightened
27.
A shock B. duty C. pain D. concern
28.
A. raised B. nodded C. lowered D. shook
29.
A. begged B. insisted C. demanded D. questioned
30.
A. aware B. confident C. proud D. sure
31.
A. Actually B. Importantly C. Immediately D. Strangely
32.
A. extra B. much C. same D. digital
33.
A. reminded B. observed C. pretended D. imagined
34.
A. limit B. pressure C. strength D. determination
35
A. wisdom B. creativity C. selflessness D. profession
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在去市场买东西的路上把零钱给了一个乞丐老人，而老人却用作者给他的钱给一个饿晕的年轻人买了面包和茶。这让作者很钦佩老人的无私。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他很可能是一个寻求帮助的乞丐。A. likely可能的；B. necessary必要的；C. alarming引起恐慌的；D. unusual不寻常的。根据后文“on my way back I would give him whatever 3 I had.”可知，作者决定把零钱给老人，所以是作者觉得他可能是一个寻求帮助的乞丐。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我做了一个决定，在我回来的路上，我会给他一些零钱。A. request要求；B. decision决定；C. protest抗议；D. proposal提议。根据后文“on my way back I would give him whatever 3 I had.”可知，决定把零钱给老人，这是作者做的决定。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨新。句意：我做了一个决定，在我回来的路上，我会给他一些零钱。A. change零钱；B. food食物；C. water水；D. clothes衣服。根据后文“I took out all the change to hand it over to him.”可知，是把零钱给老人。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几英尺远的地方，一个貌似喝醉了的男人躺在人行道上，经过的人没有一个伸出手来，包括我。A. driving驾驶；B. volunteering自愿做；C. eating吃；D. lying躺。根据后文“And that was why he collapsed(昏倒)on the pavement.”可知，男人昏倒在人行道上，所以是躺在那里。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：几英尺远的地方，一个貌似喝醉了的男人躺在人行道上，经过的人没有一个伸出手来，包括我。A. gave up放弃；B. turned to求助于；C. referred to提到；D. reached out伸出援手。根据前文“A few feet away was a drunk-looking man”可知，男人像喝醉了一样，而对于整日酗酒的人是没人愿意伸出援手的。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我回来看到那个可怜的老人还在那里时，我感到有责任提供一些帮助。A. poor可怜的；B. curious好奇的；C. positive积极乐观的；D. frightened害怕的。根据前文“It was 2 that he was a beggar looking for help.”可知，作者觉得老人是乞丐，所以是可怜的老人。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨新。句意：当我回来看到那个可怜的老人还在那里时，我感到有责任提供一些帮助。A. shock震惊；B. duty责任；C. pain疼痛；D. concern忧虑。根据后文“I took out all the change to hand it over to him.”可知，作者拿出所有的零钱给老人，结合选项，应是感到有责任提供一些帮助符合语境。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他几乎没有看我的眼睛，只是摇摇头，好像是在说他不需要。A. raised增加；B. nodded点头；C. lowered降低；D. shook摇头。根据后文“as though saying that he did not need it”可知，老人不需要，所以应是摇头。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我坚持着，把零钱塞到他手里。A. begged恳求；B. insisted坚持；C. demanded要求；D. questioned质疑。根据后文“pushed it into his hand”可知，作者把零钱塞到他手里，所以是坚持给他。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：正当我为自己的伟大慈善行为感到自豪时，那个人走到那个“醉汉”面前问了他一些问题。A. aware意识到的；B. confident自信的；C. proud自豪的；D. sure必定的。 根据后文“my great act of charity”结合选项可知，应是“为自己的伟大慈善行为感到自豪”符合语境。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：事实上，我听不见他说什么。A. Actually事实上；B. Importantly重要的是；C. Immediately立即；D. Strangely奇怪地。根据后文“I only noticed him walk to the tea shop and buy some food”可知，作者只是看到，所以是事实上，没有听见他说什么。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我只注意到他用我给的钱去茶馆买了些吃的。A. extra额外的；B. much许多的；C. same相同的；D. digital数字的。根据后文“I gave”可知，老人用作者给的钱，所以应是相同的。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他注意到我还在那儿，就解释说他已经两天没吃东西了，没有力气坐起来了。A. reminded提醒；B. observed注意到；C. pretended假装；D. imagined想象。根据后文“so he explained”可知，老人在向作者解释，所以应是注意到作者还在那儿。故选B项。
34题详解】
考查名词词义辨新。句意：他注意到我还在那儿，就解释说他已经两天没吃东西了，没有力气坐起来了。A. limit限制；B. pressure压力；C. strength力气；D. determination决心。根据前文“so he explained that man had not eaten for two days”可知，男人两天没吃东西了，结合实际，应是没有力气坐起来了。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨新。句意：突然间，我觉得自己是如此渺小，我很钦佩这位老人的无私，他和我相比实在是微不足道。A. wisdom智慧；B. creativity创造力；C. selflessness无私；D. profession职业。根据前文“I couldn’t hear what he said. I only noticed him walk to the tea shop and buy some food with the 12 money I gave. Then, he went back to the man, helped him to sit and eat the food.”可知，老人用作者给的所有零钱去帮助那个人，所以是无私的。故选C项。
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 term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book ____36____ was written by Tang Dynasty (618 — 907) scholar Zhang Yanyuan. In the book, he described Xuan paper ____37____ a perfect carrier for writing and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui Province, ____38____(list) as a gift to the imperial court (宫廷) for the highest quality during that period.
The traditional skill of ____39____(produce) Xuan paper is demanding (要求高的). Sandalwood bark, a plant native to southern China, goes through 108 ____40____(step) together with rice straw (稻草) over a period of three years before it can be made into fine Xuan paper. ____41____ whole course is so difficult that even the most skilled workers can only do part of it.
The flow of ink decides the making of Chinese art, and Xuan paper is much ____42____(good) than other paper with ____43____(it) excellent ability to give full play to ink. Different materials during the paper making process can create different paper suited for artistic expression in freehand ink painting or writing.
Xuan paper has gone with the making of the Chinese artists for thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, Xuan paper is strong enough ____44____(stand) harm brought by time. It is this _____45_____(strong) that has made the protections of many valuable works from ancient China possible. Paper making is the wisdom of the ancient Chinese, and Xuan paper is the top of paper making.
【答案】36. which##that
37. as 38. was listed
39. producing
40. steps 41. The
42. better 43. its
44. to stand
45 strength
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了宣纸悠久的历史、高超的制作工艺、出色的发挥水墨的能力，以及在中国艺术史上的重要作用。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。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》一书中。分析句子可知，空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词book，先行词指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which或that作引导词。故填which/that。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：在书中，他将宣纸描述为书写和绘画的完美载体。根据“described Xuan paper”和“a perfect carrier”可推知，此处表示“将……描述为”，用动词短语describe…as…。故填as。
【38题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：来自中国东部安徽省泾县的手工宣纸因其最高品质在那个时期被列为朝廷礼物。分析句子可知，空处作句子的谓语，时间状语为during that period，此处在叙述过去发生的事情，时态应用一般过去时，list“列举”和主语Handmade Xuan paper之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语不可数，be动词应用was。故填was listed。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：制作宣纸的传统技艺要求很高。分析句子可知，空处作介词of的宾语，应用produce的动名词形式。故填producing。
【40题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：檀树皮是一种原产于中国南方的植物，在制成精美的宣纸之前，要和稻草一起经过108道工序，耗时三年。根据空前的“108”可知，可数名词step应用复数形式。故填steps。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：整个流程太难了，即使是最熟练的工人也只能做一部分。分析句子可知，空处表示特指，指的是制造宣纸的整个流程，应用定冠词the，且空处位于句首，首字母应大写。故填The。
【42题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：水墨的流动决定了中国艺术的制作，而宣纸则以其出色的发挥水墨的能力而优于其他纸张。根据“than”可知，此处表示比较，指“更好，更优”，空处应用good的比较级。故填better。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：水墨的流动决定了中国艺术的制作，而宣纸则以其出色的发挥水墨的能力而优于其他纸张。分析句子可知，空处是修饰ability的定语，指宣纸出色的发挥水墨的能力，应用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：与其他纸张不同的是，宣纸的强度足以承受时间带来的伤害。根据“is strong enough”可知，此处用固定短语be adj. enough to do sth.，空处应用stand的不定式形式。故填to stand。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：正是这种优点使许多中国古代的珍贵作品得以保存。分析句子可知，句子使用了强调句型It is…that…，空处是被强调的主语，应用名词strength，意为“优点”，结合this和has made可知，strength应用单数形式。故填strength。
第三部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你校英语社团将举办“保护中国文化遗产”的英语征文比赛，请给你校外籍教师Mr. Robert写一封邮件，邀请他当评委。内容包括：
1. 比赛的目的；
2. 邀请担任评委。
注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Robert,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Robert,
To broaden our knowledge of Chinese cultural heritage and improve our English writing skills, our English Club has launched an English writing competition. All our contestants are to write a short essay about five hundred words centered on the protection of our Chinese cultural heritage. As the entries are pouring in and the deadline is drawing near, I’m writing to sincerely ask you to be one of our judges to help us decide on the best entries. As your opinion is of vital importance for us, I earnestly hope you can spare the time to give us your expert judgment.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给学校外籍教师Mr. Robert写一封邮件，邀请他担任“保护中国文化遗产”英语征文比赛的评委。
【详解】1.词汇积累
提高：improve →enhance
临近：draw near →approach
观点：opinion →view
抽出（时间）：spare →set aside
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To broaden our knowledge of Chinese cultural heritage and improve our English writing skills, our English Club has launched an English writing competition.
拓展句：Our English Club has launched an English writing competition, which aims to broaden our knowledge of Chinese cultural heritage and improve our English writing skills.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As the entries are pouring in and the deadline is drawing near, I’m writing to sincerely ask you to be one of our judges to help us decide on the best entries.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】 As your opinion is of vital importance for us, I earnestly hope you can spare the time to give us your expert judgment.（运用了as引导的原因状语从句以及省略引导词that的宾语从句）
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My family always had the basics, but there was little money for much else beyond food and shelter. Everyone in our small town lived the same way. That is why I was pleasantly surprised when my mother came up with the money to ask someone to take a picture for my fourth-grade class. Twenty-two students lined up in three rows and faced the camera with smiles. My teacher Mrs. Cornell stood to the side.
Schoolwork was never a burden for me. Even when I was sick, I still wanted to go to school. As the years passed, I would see that fourth-grade picture from time to time. It always reminded me that I had wanted to become a teacher. Later, I got married and my focus was on building a family. Every so often I would feel that longing for the teaching career I never got to have.
Once my children were in school, I had some time to myself. The thirst to teach was still there. It would mean going back to college. But I was now forty-two years old. I had not been a student for over twenty years. Were there any brain cells left after raising three children Having only my husband’s income made money a problem as well.
After much mental struggle I managed to come up with enough money for my first semester, a total of nine hours, but I had no idea how I would pay for anything beyond that. With a step of faith, I moved forward. Standing in line with baby-faced teenagers to register for classes, I questioned my ability to do it all. But here I was, deciding on British Literature as my major.
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。
College proved to be a pleasure but a challenge.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One day two years later, my professor called to tell me that I was given a teaching job in the local primary school.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
College proved to be a pleasure but a challenge. I was back in school, attending classes and challenging myself to learn new things. My days and nights were spent reading and rereading difficult textbooks and studying essays on classic English literature. And I buried myself in the sea of readings that my professor had assigned. I watched as kids half my age got excellent test grades while I studied for hours to make a passing grade. Gradually, I found myself starting to relax and enjoy the classes, and began to stand out.
One day two years later, my professor called to tell me that I was given a teaching job in the local primary school. I hung up the phone with teary eyes. I couldn’t believe that my dream to teach was becoming a reality. My faith had been rewarded. For the next eighteen years, I worked diligently. I began each school year by telling the students about myself. I told them the story of how I had wanted to be a teacher all my life; it just took me a while to get there. It’s my desire that my students will realize their dream with my teaching and guidance.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者如何通过努力和坚持，最终实现了自己的教师梦想。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“大学被证明是一种乐趣，但也是一种挑战。”以及第二段首句内容“两年后的一天，我的教授打电话告诉我，我被安排到当地的小学教书。”可知，第一段可描写重返校园对作者而言是一种挑战，而作者也更加努力。
②由第二段首句内容“两年后的一天，我的教授打电话告诉我，我被安排到当地的小学教书。”可知，第二段可描写作者通过自己的努力终于实现了自己的教师梦。
2.续写线索：作者小时候就想成为一名教师——结婚后，作者一直忙着经营家庭——后来，作者的孩子们上了学，作者又想起了自己的教师梦——经过一番精神上的挣扎，作者终于还是决定重返校园——一开始作者觉得课程很难，后来作者不断努力，终于取得了好成绩——作者也最终实现了自己的教师梦
3.词汇激活
行为类
①埋头做某事：bury oneself in doing/occupy oneself in doing sth.
②成为现实：become a reality/come true
③实现梦想：realize one’s dream/achieve one’s dream
情绪类
①渴望：desire/wish
②享受：enjoy/take enjoyment in
【点睛】【高分句型1】And I buried myself in the sea of readings that my professor had assigned.（运用了that引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】I couldn’t believe that my dream to teach was becoming a reality.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
