吉林省普通高中联考2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
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吉林省普通高中联考2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say, “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again ”
Use associations.
Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng — tall, black hair.” To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That’s fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others — an automatic review for you.
1．How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names
A. They will be moved. B. They will be annoyed.
C. They will be delighted. D. They will be discouraged.
2．To reinforce the association you made between the person and something interesting, you may .
A. write them down B. say it to yourself several times
C. go early to parties D. spell and pronounce the name correctly
3．What does the text mainly tell us
A. Tips on an important social skill. B. Importance of attending parties.
C. How to make use of associations. D. How to recite and repeat names.
Culture shock is a broad term for a series of personal difficulties that people go through in new places ant is usually most extreme for those who can not speak the language of the place they have moved to or for those who aren’t familiar with the social rules. Both of these things applied to me in China when I moved there in 2011. So, naturally I went through the full well-known stages of culture shock: the honeymoon, frustration, adjustment and acceptance.
When I arrived I was excited and optimistic but I quickly became annoyed by cultural differences, missing how things worked back home.
By the end of my first year I had totally lost my self confidence and I became a bit clumsy and sensitive person and I thought it was China that made me that way.
Then in my second year I started to pick up some language skills and I found fun activities to do in my spare time. I made great foreign and Chinese friends and later I developed an interest in Chinese history and culture. Based on the above I learned to consider myself a confident and happy foreigner.
Today I’m back in the US where I’m pursuing a PhD at university in my hometown. It’s been a little tough to readjust to the life in my home country. I suffered at first from reverse culture shock, experiencing the four stages in the opposite order.
I’d complain loudly about the little things like I could no longer shout “ fu wu yuan” to get a waiter’s attention in a restaurant. But eventually I came to realize that my home had become an entirely new place when I was away. That, by itself ,was exciting.
4．Which stage of culture shock does paragraph 3 mainly describe
A. The honeymoon. B. Frustration . C. Adjustment. D. Acceptance.
5．Which least help the author ease his culture shock in China
A. Making local friends. B. Joining in fun activities.
C. Attending history courses. D. Learning the Chinese language.
6．What does the underlined word “reverse” mean
A. exchanging the position completely.
B. changing the previous decision.
C. stopping having a particular position.
D. changing the order of something around.
7．What can we learn about the author according to the last paragraph
A. He began to feel that life in the US was boring.
B. He wished to call “fu wu yuan” in a restaurant.
C. He was unable to accept American life.
D. He needed to adjust himself to his native life.
Macinley Buston was just sixteen years old when she first had the idea to try and protect women from a modern necessary radiation during breast cancer treatments and now her invention could be a game changer in the medical field.
Buston whose father works in medical physics has always been interested in science but she only began researching the harmful side effects of radiation treatments after her father discussed his experience with ineffective cancer treatments in his work. Since Buston had also recently lost a relative to breast cancer, she felt inspired to conduct her own research on the subjects. She tried to begin her medical research by consulting scientific journals but she found their academic terms almost impossible to understand.
She then turned to the Internet to find videos that taught how to read scientific journals as she went deeper in her research she stumbled upon a key bit of information: Copper(铜) has been shown to be effective at protecting skin from radiation. An idea hit this Australian teen as she was viewing the film on medieval wars in her tenth grade history class. When she saw the scaled patterns of the mail(盔甲), she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper. She then headed back online and watched the videos on how to put together tiny scales. She made her own flexible scale mail, which she now calls SMART: Scale Mail For Radiation Therapy.
When her invention was tested in a laboratory setting it reduced a surface exposure to unnecessary radiation by seventy five per cent and now Buston is working on getting her SMART into clinical settings for use.
8．Why did Macinley Buston start her research
A. To assist her father with his work.
B. To save her relative from cancer.
C. To publish some articles in journeys.
D. To protect patients in cancer treatment.
9．What does the underlined phrase “stumbled upon” in paragraph three probably mean
A. came across B. missed C. passed on D. required
10．Where Macinley Buston get inspiration for her invention
A. Videos online. B. Scientific journals.
C. History textbooks. D. Soldiers’ defensive clothes.
11．Which of the following best describes Macinley Buston
A. Stubborn. B. Creative. C. Selfless. D. Considerate.
Questions 32-40 are based on Reading Passage D below.
Giving your brain a workout
Mental agility does not have to decline with age, as long as you keep exercising your mind, says Anna van Praagh.
A. Use your brain and it will grow — it really will. This is the message from neuropsychologist Ian Robertson, professor of psychology at Trinity College, Dublin and founding director of the university's Institute of Neuroscience. His book, Puzzler Brain Trainer 90-Day Workout, contains puzzles which he devised to stretch, sharpen and stimulate the brain. The puzzles, from ‘memory jogs’ to Sudoku to crosswords to number games are all-encompassing, and have been specially formulated to improve each and every part of the brain, from visual-spatial ability to perception, attention, memory, numerical agility, problem-solving and language.
B. Professor Robertson has been studying the brain for 57 years, in a career dedicated to changing and improving the way it works. During this time there has been a remarkable paradigm shift in the way scientists view the brain, he says. “When I first started teaching and researching, a very pessimistic view prevailed that, from the age of three or four, we were continually losing brain cells and that the stocks couldn't be replenished. That has turned out to be factually wrong. Now that we know that the brain is “plastic” — it changes, adapts and is physically sharpened according to the experiences it has.”
C. Robertson likens our minds to trees in a park with branches spreading out, connecting and intertwining, with connections increasing in direct correlation to usage. He says that the ‘eureka’ moment in his career — and the reason he devised his ‘brain trainer’ puzzles — was the realisation that the connections multiply with use and so it is possible to boost and improve our mental functions at any age.Now we know that it's not just children whose brains are “plastic”,he says. ‘No matter how old we are, our brains are physically changed by what we do and what we think.’
D. Robertson illustrates his point by referring to Dr Eleanor McGuire's seminal 2000 study of the brains of London taxi drivers. That showed that their grey matter enlarges and adapts to help them build up a detailed mental map of the city. Brain scans revealed that the drivers had a much larger hippocampus (the part of the brain associated with navigation in birds and animals) compared with other people. Crucially, it grew larger the longer they spent doing their job. Similarly, there is strong statistical evidence that, by stretching the mind with games and puzzles, brainpower is increased. Conversely, if we do not stimulate our minds and keep the connections robust and intact, these connections will weaken and physically diminish. A more recent survey suggested that a 20-minute problem-solving session on the Nintendo DS game called ‘Dr Kawashima's Brain Training’ at the beginning of each day dramatically improved pupils' test results, class attendance and behaviour. Astonishingly, pupils who used the Nintendo trainer saw their test scores rise by 50 per cent more than those who did not.
E. Robertson's puzzles have been designed to have the same effect on the brain, the only difference being that, for his, you need only a pencil to get started. The idea is to shake the brain out of lazy habits and train it to start functioning at its optimum level. It is Robertson's belief that people who tackle the puzzles will see a dramatic improvement in their daily lives as the brain increases its ability across a broad spectrum. They should see an improvement in everything, from remembering people's names at parties to increased attention span, mental agility, creativity and energy.
F. ‘Many of us are terrified of numbers,’ he says, ‘or under-confident with words. With practice, and by gently increasing the difficulty of the exercises, these puzzles will help people improve capacity across a whole range of mental domains.’ The wonderful thing is that the puzzles take just five minutes, but are the mental equivalent of doing a jog or going to the gym. ‘In the same way that physical exercise is good for you, so is keeping your brain stimulated,’ Robertson says.‘Quite simply, those who keep themselves mentally challenged function significantly better mentally than those who do not.’
G. he puzzles are aimed at all ages. Robertson says that some old people are so stimulated that they hardly need to exercise their brains further, while some young people hardly use theirs at all and are therefore in dire need of a workout. He does concede, however, that whereas most young people are constantly forced to learn, there is a tendency in later life to retreat into a comfort zone where it is easier to avoid doing things that are mentally challenging. He compares this with becoming physically inactive, and warns of comparable repercussions.‘As the population ages, people are going to have to stay mentally active longer,’ he counsels. ‘We must learn to exercise our brains just as much as our bodies. People need to be aware that they have the most complex entity known to man between their ears,’he continues, ‘and the key to allow it to grow and be healthy is simply to keep it stimulated.’
12．Which TWO of the following are claims that Roberson makes about the puzzles in his book
A. They will improve every mental skill.
B. They are better than other kinds of mental exercise.
C. They will have a major effect on people’s mental abilities.
D. They are more useful than physical exercise.
E. They are certain to be more useful for older people than for the young.
13．Questions 33-38
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 33-38 on your answer sheet.
Evidence supporting Robertson’s theory
The research was carried out using ① in London as subjects. It showed that their brains change, enabling them to create a ② of London. Tests showed that their ③
increased in size as they continued in their job. There is also evidence of a ④ kind. Students playing a certain game involving ⑤ for a period of time every day achieved significantly higher attendance, better examination results and ⑥ .
14．Questions 39-40
Reading passage D has seven paragraphs, A-G.Which paragraph contains the following information Choose the correct letter, A-G on your answer sheet.
①a reason why some people don’t exercise their minds.
②examples of things that people commonly feel they are not very good at.
二、七选五
15．How to Feel Connected
It’s easy to feel disconnected from what is going on around you in today’s fast paced world.
①_______ However, by following the tips below you can get in touch and feel connected.
Consider why you feel disconnected. Knowing what is making you feel disconnected can help you choose the best ways to address it. ②_________ Ask yourself these questions: Are you keeping yourself occupied with work too much Do you rely on electronic communication instead of face to face communication Do you lack friendships that are satisfying
Interact with people in person. Technology is a great way to stay in touch, but sometimes you need to spend time with other people in person. ③_________ You can also take steps to feel more connected by making small talk with strangers who are sharing parts of your day.
④_________ Your loved ones could feel shy, so you may never know how to improve your relationship unless you ask the right questions. Asking them to open the doors can give you some insight on what you can do. Learning this information can help to strengthen your bond.
Show your commitment to them. Simply showing up and being there for your loved ones says a lot about how much you value your relationships. Putting in the time shows them that you are committed and want to stay connected. ⑤_________
Show appreciation. A simple “thank you” goes a very long way. Unfortunately, it is something that people who are close often take for granted. Telling someone you appreciate their time, love, and efforts can strengthen your bond and help you to become more connected.
A. Ask others what they need from you.
B. Sometimes you can feel isolated and distant from the ones you love.
C. Be brave to express your love.
D. Reach out to people to schedule a time to get together.
E. Attending family events, or simply visiting someone once a week can help to strengthen your relationship and keep it strong.
F. Targeting your efforts toward those issues allows you to close that distance more effectively.
G. You can have a gift delivered to friends on special occasions.
三、完形填空（15空）
For most of my life I had lived in the black and Latino community. Neither of my parents had graduated from middle school and I was the first in my family to ever enter a college campus. By contrast, most of my 1 came from generations of well educated family and had grown up in 2 white suburbs. In the college, 3 sharing with others how I was feeling, I closed myself and thought I could get through it if I just 4 study. However, during the weeks before the winter break, I finally decided I would drop out. 5 , that wasn’t the end of the story. I found 6 and guidance to continue to finish my college.
Consulting provided me with space to 7 my emotions. My consultant provided me with books and other 8 to understand what I was experiencing and she helped me feel powerful. Volunteering with a campus organization provided me with a constant 9 of why I was in college. My interactions with students, who reminded me so much of my own friends at home, inspired me to work for 10 to higher education for low income youth. I also 11 in a summer urban program, where I cooperated with a group of student leaders to start a conference to talk about 12 of race and class.
13 is power. I read books and chose courses to learn more about topics 14 to immigration, race, social class and urban education. These courses and books helped me 15 a much deeper understanding of my own racial experiences of oppression. Most importantly, I was equipped with the knowledge I needed to work against injustice and inequality.
16．A. teachers B. classmates C. colleagues D. neighbors
17．A. complex B. remote C. rich D. ordinary
18．A. Instead of B. Regardless of C. Ahead of D. Apart from
19．A. relied on B. focused on C. gave up D. took up
20．A. Unusually B. Positively C. Instantly D. Fortunately
21．A. curiosity B. comfort C. strength D. intention
22．A. adjust B. express C. control D. relieve
23．A. training B. motivation C. credits D. resources
24．A. ambition B. reminder C. memory D. practice
25．A. approaches B. guides C. subscription D. access
26．A. entered B. absorbed C. attended D. participated
27．A. suggestions B. messages C. issues D. examples
28．A. Confidence B. Knowledge C. Bravery D. Construction
29．A. exposed B. applied C. introduced D. related
30．A. gain B. link C. show D. experience
四、短文填空
31．Perhaps no other scientist has had a greater impact①_________ China’s aerospace science than Qian Xuesen. ②_________ by the authors of the Story of Qian Xuesen as a man with “great scientific thought and scientific spirit” who was③_________ and served his homeland with effort, achievement, and④_________, Qian was an⑤_________ well-respected man.
32．Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. China’s global①_________, with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, has②_________us make connections across the world. ③_________, China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly④_________ with languages, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness. Students⑤_________ study abroad will develop such skills and abilities, and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities.
五、单词拼写
33．Her parents (回想) that she always came home late on Wednesdays. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
34．He likes to (从事) in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
35．China was one of the four (文明的) ancient countries. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
36．We have no a but to spare no effort to protect oceans from being polluted. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
37．He can’t face the cruel reality bravely and he always (责备) others for anything unfortunate. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
38．They put forward (相互矛盾的) theories, so I don’t know which one I should believe in. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
六、首字母填空
39．I didn’t want to get i in the conflicts between them. （根据首字母提示单词拼写）
40．Susan’s dream was put into reality and tears of happiness p down her cheeks. （根据首字母提示单词拼写）
41．79. The young mechanic had v memories of his happy childhood. （根据首字母提示单词拼写）
42．Owing to the serious environmental pollution, raw materials are d sharply in numbers every year. （根据首字母提示单词拼写）
七、完成句子
43．问题是我们应该如何执行这个计划。
The question is how we should the plan.
44．这有一些规则你可以使用，来确保你最有效使用这个系统。
There are a few rules that you can use to ensure that you can get out of the system.
45．出国留学要花一大笔钱，因为国外的物价很昂贵。
Studying abroad will cost and a leg, because everything abroad is very expensive.
46．不可否认肺部疾病和吸烟有关，所以你做好把烟戒了。
There is that lung disease is linked to smoking, so you’d better quit smoking.
47．当我具有从医资格时，我既非常兴奋又有点紧张。
When I to practice medicine, I am quite excited but a bit nervous.
48．一方面，我不知道如何在外国适应一种全新的生活。
On the one hand, I don’t know how to the completely new life in a foreign country.
49．我会尽我所能去实现我的梦想。
I will do I to achieve my dream.
50．我们不必为了促进经济增长而牺牲环境保护。
We don’t have to environmental protection economic growth.
51．没有你的帮助，我就不能一次性解决这个问题。
Without your assistance, I couldn’t have solved this problem once and .
52．让这个孩子最担心的是，他没有被允许去看望在医院里的妈妈。
the child most was his not being allowed to visit his mother in the hospital.
八、书面表达
53．假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Bella发电子邮件向你询问来中国留学情况。请你根据以下要点给她回复。
1. 欢迎其到中国留学；
2. 来中国留学的益处。
Dear Bella,
I am thrilled to learn that you are interested in studying in China.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
参考答案
1．答案： C
解析：细节理解题。根据Ask the other person to recite and repeat.标题下“Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.”（大多数人会因为你努力记住他们的名字而感到高兴。）可知，当你努力记住他们的名字时，大部分人会感到高兴。故选C。
2．答案： A
解析：细节理解题。根据Use associations标题下“Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng — tall, black hair.” To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.”（把你遇到的每个人都和你觉得有趣或不寻常的事情联系起来。例如，你可以在心里记着:“程薇，高个子，黑头发。”为了加强你的联想，尽快把它们写在一张小卡片上。）可知，为了加强你在这个人和有趣的事情之间所建立的联系，你可以将它们写下来。故选A。
3．答案： A
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段“Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.”（记住别人的名字是一项重要的社交技能，这里有一些方法来掌握它。）和全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了一些关于如何记住别人名字这项重要社交技能的方法。故选A。
4．答案： B
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段“By the end of my first year I had totally lost my self confidence and I became a bit clumsy and sensitive person and I thought it was China that made me that way. (到第一年结束时，我完全失去了自信，我变得有点笨拙和敏感，我认为是中国让我变成这样的。)”可以推论出，此处作者主要描述了文化冲击的“沮丧期”阶段。故选B项。
5．答案： C
解析：细节理解题。文章第四段中提到“Then in my second year I started to pick up some language skills and I found fun activities to do in my spare time. I made great foreign and Chinese friends and later I developed an interest in Chinese history and culture. Based on the above I learned to consider myself a confident and happy foreigner. (然后在我的第二年，我开始学习一些语言技能，我发现有趣的活动在我的业余时间做。我交了很多外国和中国的朋友，后来我对中国的历史和文化产生了兴趣。基于以上，我学会了认为自己是一个自信和快乐的外国人。)”可知，学习汉语、结交当地的朋友、参加有趣的活动，能帮助作者缓解他在中国的文化冲击，让他渐渐对中国历史和文化产生兴趣。文章中没有提到参加历史课程的学习。由此可知，学习历史课程对缓解文化冲击没有什么帮助。故选C项。
6．答案： D
解析：词句猜测题。根据划线单词后面的部分“experiencing the four stages in the opposite order (以相反的顺序经历这四个阶段)”可知，在美国，作者又经历了“反向”文化冲击，所以划线单词reverse的意义为“反向的”。故选D项。
7．答案： D
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的句子“But eventually I came to realize that my home had become an entirely new place when I was away .(但最终我意识到，当我不在的时候，我的家已经变成了一个全新的地方。)”可以推论出，作者需要调整自己以适应家乡的生活。故选D项。
8．答案： D
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But she only began researching the harmful side effects of radiation treatment after her father discussed his experience with ineffective cancer treatments in his work.”可知，但在她的父亲讲述了自己在工作中治疗癌症无效的经历后，她开始研究放射治疗的有害副作用。因此判断出Macinley Butson开始她的研究的原因是寻找治疗癌症的有效方法。故选D。
9．答案： A
解析：词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“She then turned to the internet to find videos that taught how to read scientific journals. An idea hit this Australian teen as she was viewing a film on medieval wars in her 10th grade history class. When she saw the scaled （鳞片） patterns of the mail, she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper.”可知，她到网上找到可教如何阅读科学期刊的视频。这位澳大利亚青少年在10年级历史课上观看一部有关中世纪战争的电影时，心中产生了一个念头。当她看到盔甲的鳞片图案时，她受到启发，用铜制成了一种可穿戴的防护工具。因此划线句子的意思是“随着研究的深入，她偶然发现了一些关键信息：铜被证明可以有效保护皮肤免受辐射。”由此可知，划线短语的意思是“偶然发现”。故选A。
10．答案： D
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“An idea hit this Australian teen as she was viewing a film on medieval wars in her 10th grade history class. When she saw the scaled （鳞片） patterns of the mail （盔甲），she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper.”可知，这位澳大利亚青少年在10年级历史课上观看一部有关中世纪战争的电影时，心中产生了一个念头。当她看到盔甲的鳞片图案时，她受到启发，用铜制成了一种可穿戴的防护工具。因此Macinley Buston的发明灵感来自士兵的防护铠甲。故选D。
11．答案： B
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段“When she saw the scaled （鳞片） patterns of the mail （盔甲）,she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper.可知，文章讲述了当时只有16岁的Macinley Butson用铜制成了一种可穿戴的防护工具，使癌症患者在接受检查时能够减少受到不必要的辐射。现在Butson正在努力将她的发明投入到临床使用。因此B项（有创造力的）最能描述Macinley Buston。故选B。
12．答案： AC
解析：细节理解题。根据文中“His book, Puzzler Brain Trainer 90-Day Workout, contains puzzles which he devised to stretch, sharpen and stimulate the brain. The puzzles, from ‘memory jogs’ to Sudoku to crosswords to number games are all-encompassing, and have been specially formulated to improve each and every part of the brain, from visual-spatial ability to perception, attention, memory, numerical agility, problem-solving and language.(他的书《益智大脑训练师90天锻炼》中包含了他设计的可以伸展、锐化和刺激大脑的益智游戏。从“记忆慢跑”到数独，从填字游戏到数字游戏，这些谜题包罗万象，经过专门设计，可以提高大脑的每一个部分，从视觉空间能力到感知、注意力、记忆力、数字敏捷性、解决问题和语言能力。)”可知，他书中的谜题将提高智力以及它们将对人们的智力产生重大影响。故选AC。
13．答案： ①taxi drivers②detailed mental map③hippocampus④statistical⑤problem-solving⑥behaviour/behavior
解析：①根据文中“D. Robertson illustrates his point by referring to Dr Eleanor McGuire's seminal 2000 study of the brains of London taxi drivers.(罗伯逊通过引用埃莉诺·麦奎尔博士2000年对伦敦出租车司机大脑的开创性研究来说明他的观点)”可知，这项研究以伦敦的出租车司机为研究对象。故第一个设空处为taxi drivers；
②根据“That showed that their grey matter enlarges and adapts to help them build up a detailed mental map of the city. (这表明他们的灰质扩大并适应，帮助他们在脑海中建立详细的城市地图)”可知，研究表明，他们的大脑发生了变化，使他们能够在脑海中绘制出详细的伦敦地图。故第二个设空处为detailed mental map；
③根据“Brain scans revealed that the drivers had a much larger hippocampus (the part of the brain associated with navigation in birds and animals) compared with other people(脑部扫描显示，司机的海马体(鸟类和动物大脑中与导航相关的部分)比其他人大得多)”可知，测试显示，当他们继续工作时，海马体的大小会增加。故第三个填空处为hippocampus；
④根据“Similarly, there is strong statistical evidence that, by stretching the mind with games and puzzles, brainpower is increased.(同样，有强有力的统计证据表明，通过游戏和谜题拓展思维，智力得到提高。)”可知，也有统计学上的证据表明通过游戏和谜题拓展思维，智力得到提高。故第四个填空处为statistical；
⑤根据“A more recent survey suggested that a 20-minute problem-solving session on the Nintendo DS game called ‘Dr Kawashima's Brain Training’ at the beginning of each day dramatically improved pupils' test results, class attendance and behaviour.(最近的一项调查显示，每天早上玩一款名为“川岛博士的大脑训练”的任天堂DS游戏，花20分钟解决问题，可以显著提高学生的考试成绩、出勤率和行为表现)”可知，学生每天花一段时间玩某种涉及解决问题的游戏，出勤率明显提高，考试成绩和行为表现都有所改善。故第五个和第六个设空处为problem-solving；behaviour/behavior。
14．答案： ①G②F
解析：①细节理解题。根据“Robertson says that some old people are so stimulated that they hardly need to exercise their brains further, while some young people hardly use theirs at all and are therefore in dire need of a workout. (罗伯逊说，一些老年人非常兴奋，他们几乎不需要进一步锻炼他们的大脑，而一些年轻人几乎不使用他们的大脑，因此迫切需要锻炼。)”可知，G中包含了有些人不锻炼他们的头脑的原因。故答案为G。
②细节理解题。根据“‘In the same way that physical exercise is good for you, so is keeping your brain stimulated,’ Robertson says.‘Quite simply, those who keep themselves mentally challenged function significantly better mentally than those who do not.’(罗伯逊说：就像体育锻炼对你有好处一样，保持大脑受到刺激也对你有好处。很简单，那些保持智力挑战的人比那些没有挑战的人在智力上表现得更好。)”可知。F中包含人们通常觉得自己不擅长的事情的例子。故答案为F。
15．答案：①-⑤BFEAC
解析：①根据下文“You can get in touch and feel connected, however, by following the tips below(不过，你可以通过下面的建议来让自己与人保持联系，让自己不觉得孤独)”中however可推知，上文内容应该是讲你与人疏远，感到孤独，B项“Sometimes you can feel isolated and distant from the ones you love.(有时你会觉得与你所爱的人疏远了)”符合语境，且与首句“It's easy to feel disconnected from what is going on around you in today's fast-paced world.(在当今快节奏的世界里，你很容易与周围发生的事情脱节)”有顺承关系。故选B项。
②F项“Targeting your efforts toward those issues allows you to close that distance more effectively.(把你的努力集中在那些事情上可以让你更有效地拉近与别人的距离)”中those issues指代上文“ Knowing what is making you feel disconnected can help you choose the best ways to address it. (知道是什么让你感到孤立可以帮助你选择最好的方法来解决它)”中what is making you feel disconnected，且两句语意有顺承关系。故选F项。
③根据小标题“Interact with people in person. ”可知，本段主要讲与人互动；再根据下文“You can also take steps to feel more connected by making small-talk with strangers who are sharing parts of your day.(你也可以通过主动与在一天中遇到的陌生人闲聊的方式来让自己感觉与人更亲近)”中also可知，上文内容也是讲如何与人建立联系，E项“Attending family events, or simply visiting someone once a week can help to strengthen your relationship and keep it strong.(参加家庭活动，或者只是每周拜访某人一次，可以帮助加强你们的关系并保持牢固)”列举了一些与人保持联系的方式，符合语境，同时也是对小标题的照应。故选E项。
④设空处为段落小标题；根据段中“Your loved ones could feel shy, so you may never know how to improve your relationship unless you ask the right questions.(你爱的人可能会感到害羞，所以你可能永远不知道如何改善你们的关系，除非你问对了问题)”和“Asking them to open the doors can give you some insight on what you can do.(请他们为你开门可以让你了解自己能做些什么)”可知，本段讲要改善关系就要主动去问别人需要你做些什么。故选A项。
⑤根据小标题“Show your commitment to them.(展示你对他们的承诺)”和段中“Simply showing up and being there for your loved ones says a lot about how much you value your relationships. Putting in the time shows them that you are committed and want to stay connected.(仅仅是出现在你爱的人身边，就能说明你有多重视你们的关系。投入时间让他们知道你是忠诚的并想要和他们保持联系)”可知，本段主要阐述了表达自己承诺的重要性，要让你爱的人知道你的爱，C项“Be brave to express your love.(勇敢地表达你的爱)”符合语境，且句中express与文中多次提到的“show”相照应。故选C项。
16．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：相比之下，我的同学大都出身富裕的郊区家庭，那里以白人为主，他们往上几代家族成员都接受过良好的教育。A. teachers老师；B. classmates同学；C. colleagues同事；D. neighbors邻居。根据“Neither of my parents had graduated from middle school and I was the first in my family to ever enter a college campus.”可知，这里对比的是和作者同身份的学生。故选B项。
17．答案：C
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：相比之下，我的同学大都出身富裕的郊区家庭，那里以白人为主，他们往上几代家族成员都接受过良好的教育。A. complex复杂的；B. remote遥远的；C. rich富的；D. ordinary普通的。根据前文的“Most of my life I had lived in a Black and Latino community.”可知，作者的家境一般，通过本句的“By contrast”可知，与作者相反，同学们的家境富裕，故选C项。
18．答案：A
解析：考查介词短语辨析。句意：我没有与人分享心中的烦闷，而是将自己封闭起来，专注学习，希望以此能熬过艰难的求学生涯。A. Instead of而不是；B. Regardless of不管；C. Ahead of在...前；D. Apart from除了。后文的“closed myself”与“sharing with others”形成反差，可知，此处应该意为“而是，作为……的替换”。故选A项。
19．答案：B
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：我没有与人分享心中的烦闷，而是将自己封闭起来，专注学习，希望以此能熬过艰难的求学生涯。A. relied on依赖；B. focused on聚焦于，专注于；C. gave up放弃；D. took up占用。通过前文“thought I could get through it”可知，作者渴望通过专注于学习来熬过艰难的求学生涯。故选B项。
20．答案：D
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，故事还没有结束。A. Unusually不同寻常地；B. Positively积极地；C. Instantly立刻；D. Fortunately幸运地。上一句提到“drop out”指出作者决定退学，后文“wasn’t the end of the story”说明一切并未结束。可知，此句与上一句构成转折关系，说明作者是幸运的。故选D项。
21．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我找到了继续完成大学学业的力量和向导。A. curiosity好奇心；B. comfort舒适；C. strength强度，力量；D. intention打算。通过文章标题，以及后文中多次提到的“power”，可以推断出这里作者找到了心中的“力量”。故选C项。
22．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：心理咨询为我提供了一个表达情绪的空间。A. adjust调整，适应；B. express表达；C. control控制；D. relieve缓解。通过后文“she helped me feel powerful”可知心理咨询师帮助作者变得强大，为作者提供了表达问题的空间。故选B项。
23．答案：D
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：咨询师为我推荐书籍和其他资源，让我正视当下的经历，帮助我变得强大起来。A. training培训；B. motivation动机；C. credits学分，信用 ；D. resources资源。通过前面的“books”可知，心理咨询师为作者推荐书籍和其他资源。故选D项。
24．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我自愿参加了学校的一个组织，这让我不断回想起自己进入大学的初衷。A. ambition追求的目标；B. reminder提醒；C. memory记忆；D. practice实践。此处作者想表达参加社团提醒了自己回想起进入大学的初衷。故选B项。
25．答案：D
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我与学生的互动，让我想起了我在家里的朋友，激励我为低收入青年获得高等教育的机会而努力。A. approaches接近；B. guides指导；C. subscription订阅；D. access通道，入径。根据设空处前的“work for”以及后文的“higher education for low-income youth”可知，作者想要为低收入青年接受高等教育而努力，让他们有机会接受高等教育。故选D项。
26．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我还参与了夏季城市项目，与一群学生领袖合作，发起专题讨论，探讨种族和阶级问题。A. entered进入；B. absorbed吸收；C. attended出席；D. participated参与。根据下文“ where I cooperated with a group of student leaders to start a conference”可知，我还参与了夏季城市项目。固定词组get involved in 意为“参与”，这里表示作者参与了夏季城市项目。故选D项。
27．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我还参与了夏季城市项目，与一群学生领袖合作，发起专题讨论，探讨种族和阶级问题。 A. suggestions建议；B. messages消息；C. issues问题；D. examples示例。通过前文“start a conference”以及后文“of race and class”可知，作者与学生们针对一个专题进行了讨论。故选C项。
28．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：知识就是力量。A. Confidence信心；B. Knowledge知识；C. Bravery勇敢；D. Construction建设。本句是本段的总结句，根据下文“I read books and chose courses to learn”可知，知识就是力量。故选B项。
29．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我阅读书籍，有意选择课程，以了解更多有关移民、种族、社会阶层和城市教育的话题。A. exposed暴露；B. applied应用；C. introduced介绍； D. related联系。根据前文“I read books and intentionally chose courses to learn more about topics”以及后文“immigration, race, social class and urban education”可知，作者有意了解与移民、种族、社会阶层和城市教育有联系的话题。be related to意为“与……相关的”。故选D项。
30．答案：A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些书籍和课程让我对自己遭受种族压迫的经历得到了深刻的理解。A. gain获得；B. link 连接；C. show显示；D. experience经验，体验。根据前文的“helped”以及后文“a much deeper understanding of my own racial experiences of oppression”可知，作者对于自己的经历得到了深刻理解。故选A项。
31．答案：①on②Described③patriotic④devotion⑤extremely
解析：①考查介词。句意：也许没有其他科学家对中国航天科学的影响比钱学森更大。短语have an impact on表示“对……有影响”。故填on。
②考查动词。句意：钱学森被《钱学森的故事》的作者描述为一个具有“伟大的科学思想和科学精神”的人，他爱国，努力，成就和奉献，为祖国服务，是一个非常受人尊敬的人。根据课文内容以及句意“描述”可知应填动词describe，与逻辑主语Qian构成被动关系，故用过去分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Described。
③考查形容词。句意：钱学森被《钱学森的故事》的作者描述为一个具有“伟大的科学思想和科学精神”的人，他爱国，努力，成就和奉献，为祖国服务，是一个非常受人尊敬的人。根据课文内容以及句意“爱国”可知应填形容词patriotic，作表语。故填patriotic。
④考查名词。句意：钱学森被《钱学森的故事》的作者描述为一个具有“伟大的科学思想和科学精神”的人，他爱国，努力，成就和奉献，为祖国服务，是一个非常受人尊敬的人。根据课文内容以及句意“奉献”可知应填名词devotion，根据上文“effort, achievement, and”可知为单数。故填devotion。
⑤考查副词。句意：钱学森被《钱学森的故事》的作者描述为一个具有“伟大的科学思想和科学精神”的人，他爱国，努力，成就和奉献，为祖国服务，是一个非常受人尊敬的人。根据课文内容以及句意“非常”可知应填副词extremely，修饰well-respected。故填extremely。
32．答案：①outlook②helped③Therefore④competent⑤who
解析：①考查名词。句意：中国“一带一路”倡议等项目的全球前景帮助我们与世界建立联系。根据“make connections across the world”可知，此处指“中国的全球前景”。outlook“前景”，名词，在句中作主语，故填outlook。
②考查动词。句意同上。结合句意可知，此处指“帮助我们与世界建立联系”，help“帮助”，动词，结合空前的“has”可知句子是现在完成时，空处用过去分词，故填helped。
③考查副词。句意：因此，中国需要更多有才能、有国际视野、语言能力极强，具有领导力和组织能力、拥有强烈文化意识的年轻人。结合上下文句意可知，上下文表示因果关系，中国的全球前景帮助我们与世界建立联系，因此需要更多有才能的年轻人，空后表示结果，作状语，故用副词therefore“因此”，首字母应大写，故填Therefore。
④考查形容词。句意同上。根据上文的“more talented young people”可知，此处指“语言能力极强”，competent“有能力的”，形容词，在句中作表语，故填competent。
⑤考查定语从句。句意：海外求学的学生能够培养这类技能，而这些技能反过来又将为他们带来更好的就业机会。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是“Students”，指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who引导，故填who。
33．答案： recalled
解析：考查动词。句意：她的父母回忆起她每周三总是很晚回家。根据汉语提示可知，此处使用动词recall，根据宾语从句中的came可知，句子是描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填recalled。
34．答案：engage
解析：考查动词。句意：他喜欢参加户外活动，如徒步旅行和露营。设空处接在不定式to后，应用动词原形，根据汉语提示可知是engage，故填engage。
35．答案：civilized
解析：考查形容词。句意：中国是四大文明古国之一。根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处使用形容词civilized，修饰名词ancient countries，作定语。故填civilized。
36．答案：alternative
解析：考查名词。句意：我们别无选择，只能不遗余力地保护海洋不受污染。根据单词首字母以及句意可知应用名词alternative，构成have no alternative but to，表示“别无选择，只能”，故填alternative。
37．答案：blames
解析：考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：他不能勇敢地面对残酷的现实，总是把不幸的事归咎于别人。分析句子可知，空处应为谓语动词；根据“can’t face”和“always”可知，应用一般现在时，表示经常发生的动作；blame为动词，意为“责备”，符合句意；主语是“he”，谓语为单数。故填blames。
38．答案：contradictory
解析：考查形容词。句意：他们提出了相互矛盾的理论，我不知道该相信哪一个。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词contradictory，作定语修饰名词theories。故填contradictory。
39．答案：involved
解析：考查固定搭配。句意：我不想卷入他们之间的冲突。根据句意和首字母可知，此处应用形容词involved构成短语get involved in，意为“卷入”，故填involved。
40．答案：poured
解析：考查动词。句意：苏珊的梦想变成了现实，幸福的泪水从她的脸颊上流了下来。and前后连接两个并列句，此处在and后面的句中作谓语，根据句意和首字母可知，此处表示“使（液体）流出”，为动词pour，句子描述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时，故填poured。
41．答案：vivid
解析：考查形容词。句意：这位年轻的机械师对他快乐的童年记忆犹新。结合句意及首字母提示可知，vivid“生动的”，形容词，在句中作定语修饰名词“memories”，故填vivid。
42．答案：decreasing
解析：考查动词。句意：由于环境污染严重，原材料的数量每年都在急剧减少。根据句意和所给首字母，动词decrease“减少”符合语境，根据句意，描述正在发生的事，用现在进行时，空前已有be动词。故填decreasing。
43．答案：carry out
解析：考查固定搭配。“执行”为固定搭配carry out，由情态动词should可知，动词carry应用原形，故填carry out。
44．答案：the most
解析：考查动词短语。动词短语get the most out of意为“充分利用，最有效地利用”，符合句子和句意。故填the most。
45．答案：an arm
解析：考查固定短语。句意：出国留学会花费很多钱，因为在国外一切都很昂贵。固定短语：cost an arm and a leg，花一大笔钱。故填an arm
46．答案：no denying
解析：考查固定句型。“不可否认……”使用固定句型There is no denying that...，故填no denying。
47．答案：have/am qualifications/ qualified
解析：考查固定短语。结合句意“具有资格”可知短语为have qualifications to或be qualified to。根据I am quite excited but a bit nervous. 可知为一般现在时。故填①have/am；②qualifications/ qualified。
48．答案：adapt to
解析：考查动词短语。结合句意“适应”可知短语为adapt to，且上文为疑问词+不定式结构。故填adapt to。
49．答案：whatever can
解析：考查宾语从句。分析句子和句意可知，“do”后应跟宾语从句，表示“尽我所能”，即“无论我能做什么”，可译为whatever I can。故填①whatever；②can。
50．答案： sacrifice for
解析：考查固定搭配。“为……而牺牲……”为固定搭配sacrifice...for，have to do固定搭配，意为“不得不做”，所以动词sacrifice应用原形，故填sacrifice；for。
51．答案：for all
解析：考查固定短语。固定短语once and for all意为“彻底地，一劳永逸地”，符合句子和句意。故空①填for；空②填all。
52．答案：What worried/concerned
解析：考查主语从句引导词和动词。“让……担心”使用动词worry/concern，第一空引导主语从句，引导词在从句中作主语，指物，应用连接代词what引导，结合句中的“was”可知，描述过去发生的事，此处应用一般过去时，故填①What②worried/concerned。
53．答案：
Dear Bella,
I was thrilled to learn that you are interested in studying in China. Welcome to China! There are many benefits to studying in China.
As a foreign student, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to new cultures, new ways of learning, and even new ways of thinking. Secondly, it will help you gain a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture. Additionally, it is the best way to improve your Chinese language skills by learning and living here.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me. I believe that you will have an unforgettable time in China!
Yours Sincerely
Li Hua
解析：1. 词汇积累：
激动的：thrilled→excited
好处、优势：benefit→advantage
机会：opportunity→chance
此外：additionally→besides
2. 句式拓展：
同义句转换：
原句：If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me.
拓展句：Having any other questions, please feel free to contact me.
【高分句型1】As a foreign student, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to new cultures, new ways of learning, and even new ways of thinking.（运用了动词不定式作后置定语、动名词作宾语。）
【高分句型2】 I believe that you will have an unforgettable time in China!（运用了以连接词that引导的宾语从句。）
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say, “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again ”
Use associations.
Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng — tall, black hair.” To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That’s fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others — an automatic review for you.
1．How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names
A. They will be moved. B. They will be annoyed.
C. They will be delighted. D. They will be discouraged.
2．To reinforce the association you made between the person and something interesting, you may .
A. write them down B. say it to yourself several times
C. go early to parties D. spell and pronounce the name correctly
3．What does the text mainly tell us
A. Tips on an important social skill. B. Importance of attending parties.
C. How to make use of associations. D. How to recite and repeat names.
Culture shock is a broad term for a series of personal difficulties that people go through in new places ant is usually most extreme for those who can not speak the language of the place they have moved to or for those who aren’t familiar with the social rules. Both of these things applied to me in China when I moved there in 2011. So, naturally I went through the full well-known stages of culture shock: the honeymoon, frustration, adjustment and acceptance.
When I arrived I was excited and optimistic but I quickly became annoyed by cultural differences, missing how things worked back home.
By the end of my first year I had totally lost my self confidence and I became a bit clumsy and sensitive person and I thought it was China that made me that way.
Then in my second year I started to pick up some language skills and I found fun activities to do in my spare time. I made great foreign and Chinese friends and later I developed an interest in Chinese history and culture. Based on the above I learned to consider myself a confident and happy foreigner.
Today I’m back in the US where I’m pursuing a PhD at university in my hometown. It’s been a little tough to readjust to the life in my home country. I suffered at first from reverse culture shock, experiencing the four stages in the opposite order.
I’d complain loudly about the little things like I could no longer shout “ fu wu yuan” to get a waiter’s attention in a restaurant. But eventually I came to realize that my home had become an entirely new place when I was away. That, by itself ,was exciting.
4．Which stage of culture shock does paragraph 3 mainly describe
A. The honeymoon. B. Frustration . C. Adjustment. D. Acceptance.
5．Which least help the author ease his culture shock in China
A. Making local friends. B. Joining in fun activities.
C. Attending history courses. D. Learning the Chinese language.
6．What does the underlined word “reverse” mean
A. exchanging the position completely.
B. changing the previous decision.
C. stopping having a particular position.
D. changing the order of something around.
7．What can we learn about the author according to the last paragraph
A. He began to feel that life in the US was boring.
B. He wished to call “fu wu yuan” in a restaurant.
C. He was unable to accept American life.
D. He needed to adjust himself to his native life.
Macinley Buston was just sixteen years old when she first had the idea to try and protect women from a modern necessary radiation during breast cancer treatments and now her invention could be a game changer in the medical field.
Buston whose father works in medical physics has always been interested in science but she only began researching the harmful side effects of radiation treatments after her father discussed his experience with ineffective cancer treatments in his work. Since Buston had also recently lost a relative to breast cancer, she felt inspired to conduct her own research on the subjects. She tried to begin her medical research by consulting scientific journals but she found their academic terms almost impossible to understand.
She then turned to the Internet to find videos that taught how to read scientific journals as she went deeper in her research she stumbled upon a key bit of information: Copper(铜) has been shown to be effective at protecting skin from radiation. An idea hit this Australian teen as she was viewing the film on medieval wars in her tenth grade history class. When she saw the scaled patterns of the mail(盔甲), she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper. She then headed back online and watched the videos on how to put together tiny scales. She made her own flexible scale mail, which she now calls SMART: Scale Mail For Radiation Therapy.
When her invention was tested in a laboratory setting it reduced a surface exposure to unnecessary radiation by seventy five per cent and now Buston is working on getting her SMART into clinical settings for use.
8．Why did Macinley Buston start her research
A. To assist her father with his work.
B. To save her relative from cancer.
C. To publish some articles in journeys.
D. To protect patients in cancer treatment.
9．What does the underlined phrase “stumbled upon” in paragraph three probably mean
A. came across B. missed C. passed on D. required
10．Where Macinley Buston get inspiration for her invention
A. Videos online. B. Scientific journals.
C. History textbooks. D. Soldiers’ defensive clothes.
11．Which of the following best describes Macinley Buston
A. Stubborn. B. Creative. C. Selfless. D. Considerate.
Questions 32-40 are based on Reading Passage D below.
Giving your brain a workout
Mental agility does not have to decline with age, as long as you keep exercising your mind, says Anna van Praagh.
A. Use your brain and it will grow — it really will. This is the message from neuropsychologist Ian Robertson, professor of psychology at Trinity College, Dublin and founding director of the university's Institute of Neuroscience. His book, Puzzler Brain Trainer 90-Day Workout, contains puzzles which he devised to stretch, sharpen and stimulate the brain. The puzzles, from ‘memory jogs’ to Sudoku to crosswords to number games are all-encompassing, and have been specially formulated to improve each and every part of the brain, from visual-spatial ability to perception, attention, memory, numerical agility, problem-solving and language.
B. Professor Robertson has been studying the brain for 57 years, in a career dedicated to changing and improving the way it works. During this time there has been a remarkable paradigm shift in the way scientists view the brain, he says. “When I first started teaching and researching, a very pessimistic view prevailed that, from the age of three or four, we were continually losing brain cells and that the stocks couldn't be replenished. That has turned out to be factually wrong. Now that we know that the brain is “plastic” — it changes, adapts and is physically sharpened according to the experiences it has.”
C. Robertson likens our minds to trees in a park with branches spreading out, connecting and intertwining, with connections increasing in direct correlation to usage. He says that the ‘eureka’ moment in his career — and the reason he devised his ‘brain trainer’ puzzles — was the realisation that the connections multiply with use and so it is possible to boost and improve our mental functions at any age.Now we know that it's not just children whose brains are “plastic”,he says. ‘No matter how old we are, our brains are physically changed by what we do and what we think.’
D. Robertson illustrates his point by referring to Dr Eleanor McGuire's seminal 2000 study of the brains of London taxi drivers. That showed that their grey matter enlarges and adapts to help them build up a detailed mental map of the city. Brain scans revealed that the drivers had a much larger hippocampus (the part of the brain associated with navigation in birds and animals) compared with other people. Crucially, it grew larger the longer they spent doing their job. Similarly, there is strong statistical evidence that, by stretching the mind with games and puzzles, brainpower is increased. Conversely, if we do not stimulate our minds and keep the connections robust and intact, these connections will weaken and physically diminish. A more recent survey suggested that a 20-minute problem-solving session on the Nintendo DS game called ‘Dr Kawashima's Brain Training’ at the beginning of each day dramatically improved pupils' test results, class attendance and behaviour. Astonishingly, pupils who used the Nintendo trainer saw their test scores rise by 50 per cent more than those who did not.
E. Robertson's puzzles have been designed to have the same effect on the brain, the only difference being that, for his, you need only a pencil to get started. The idea is to shake the brain out of lazy habits and train it to start functioning at its optimum level. It is Robertson's belief that people who tackle the puzzles will see a dramatic improvement in their daily lives as the brain increases its ability across a broad spectrum. They should see an improvement in everything, from remembering people's names at parties to increased attention span, mental agility, creativity and energy.
F. ‘Many of us are terrified of numbers,’ he says, ‘or under-confident with words. With practice, and by gently increasing the difficulty of the exercises, these puzzles will help people improve capacity across a whole range of mental domains.’ The wonderful thing is that the puzzles take just five minutes, but are the mental equivalent of doing a jog or going to the gym. ‘In the same way that physical exercise is good for you, so is keeping your brain stimulated,’ Robertson says.‘Quite simply, those who keep themselves mentally challenged function significantly better mentally than those who do not.’
G. he puzzles are aimed at all ages. Robertson says that some old people are so stimulated that they hardly need to exercise their brains further, while some young people hardly use theirs at all and are therefore in dire need of a workout. He does concede, however, that whereas most young people are constantly forced to learn, there is a tendency in later life to retreat into a comfort zone where it is easier to avoid doing things that are mentally challenging. He compares this with becoming physically inactive, and warns of comparable repercussions.‘As the population ages, people are going to have to stay mentally active longer,’ he counsels. ‘We must learn to exercise our brains just as much as our bodies. People need to be aware that they have the most complex entity known to man between their ears,’he continues, ‘and the key to allow it to grow and be healthy is simply to keep it stimulated.’
12．Which TWO of the following are claims that Roberson makes about the puzzles in his book
A. They will improve every mental skill.
B. They are better than other kinds of mental exercise.
C. They will have a major effect on people’s mental abilities.
D. They are more useful than physical exercise.
E. They are certain to be more useful for older people than for the young.
13．Questions 33-38
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 33-38 on your answer sheet.
Evidence supporting Robertson’s theory
The research was carried out using ① in London as subjects. It showed that their brains change, enabling them to create a ② of London. Tests showed that their ③
increased in size as they continued in their job. There is also evidence of a ④ kind. Students playing a certain game involving ⑤ for a period of time every day achieved significantly higher attendance, better examination results and ⑥ .
14．Questions 39-40
Reading passage D has seven paragraphs, A-G.Which paragraph contains the following information Choose the correct letter, A-G on your answer sheet.
①a reason why some people don’t exercise their minds.
②examples of things that people commonly feel they are not very good at.
二、七选五
15．How to Feel Connected
It’s easy to feel disconnected from what is going on around you in today’s fast paced world.
①_______ However, by following the tips below you can get in touch and feel connected.
Consider why you feel disconnected. Knowing what is making you feel disconnected can help you choose the best ways to address it. ②_________ Ask yourself these questions: Are you keeping yourself occupied with work too much Do you rely on electronic communication instead of face to face communication Do you lack friendships that are satisfying
Interact with people in person. Technology is a great way to stay in touch, but sometimes you need to spend time with other people in person. ③_________ You can also take steps to feel more connected by making small talk with strangers who are sharing parts of your day.
④_________ Your loved ones could feel shy, so you may never know how to improve your relationship unless you ask the right questions. Asking them to open the doors can give you some insight on what you can do. Learning this information can help to strengthen your bond.
Show your commitment to them. Simply showing up and being there for your loved ones says a lot about how much you value your relationships. Putting in the time shows them that you are committed and want to stay connected. ⑤_________
Show appreciation. A simple “thank you” goes a very long way. Unfortunately, it is something that people who are close often take for granted. Telling someone you appreciate their time, love, and efforts can strengthen your bond and help you to become more connected.
A. Ask others what they need from you.
B. Sometimes you can feel isolated and distant from the ones you love.
C. Be brave to express your love.
D. Reach out to people to schedule a time to get together.
E. Attending family events, or simply visiting someone once a week can help to strengthen your relationship and keep it strong.
F. Targeting your efforts toward those issues allows you to close that distance more effectively.
G. You can have a gift delivered to friends on special occasions.
三、完形填空（15空）
For most of my life I had lived in the black and Latino community. Neither of my parents had graduated from middle school and I was the first in my family to ever enter a college campus. By contrast, most of my 1 came from generations of well educated family and had grown up in 2 white suburbs. In the college, 3 sharing with others how I was feeling, I closed myself and thought I could get through it if I just 4 study. However, during the weeks before the winter break, I finally decided I would drop out. 5 , that wasn’t the end of the story. I found 6 and guidance to continue to finish my college.
Consulting provided me with space to 7 my emotions. My consultant provided me with books and other 8 to understand what I was experiencing and she helped me feel powerful. Volunteering with a campus organization provided me with a constant 9 of why I was in college. My interactions with students, who reminded me so much of my own friends at home, inspired me to work for 10 to higher education for low income youth. I also 11 in a summer urban program, where I cooperated with a group of student leaders to start a conference to talk about 12 of race and class.
13 is power. I read books and chose courses to learn more about topics 14 to immigration, race, social class and urban education. These courses and books helped me 15 a much deeper understanding of my own racial experiences of oppression. Most importantly, I was equipped with the knowledge I needed to work against injustice and inequality.
16．A. teachers B. classmates C. colleagues D. neighbors
17．A. complex B. remote C. rich D. ordinary
18．A. Instead of B. Regardless of C. Ahead of D. Apart from
19．A. relied on B. focused on C. gave up D. took up
20．A. Unusually B. Positively C. Instantly D. Fortunately
21．A. curiosity B. comfort C. strength D. intention
22．A. adjust B. express C. control D. relieve
23．A. training B. motivation C. credits D. resources
24．A. ambition B. reminder C. memory D. practice
25．A. approaches B. guides C. subscription D. access
26．A. entered B. absorbed C. attended D. participated
27．A. suggestions B. messages C. issues D. examples
28．A. Confidence B. Knowledge C. Bravery D. Construction
29．A. exposed B. applied C. introduced D. related
30．A. gain B. link C. show D. experience
四、短文填空
31．Perhaps no other scientist has had a greater impact①_________ China’s aerospace science than Qian Xuesen. ②_________ by the authors of the Story of Qian Xuesen as a man with “great scientific thought and scientific spirit” who was③_________ and served his homeland with effort, achievement, and④_________, Qian was an⑤_________ well-respected man.
32．Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. China’s global①_________, with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, has②_________us make connections across the world. ③_________, China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly④_________ with languages, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness. Students⑤_________ study abroad will develop such skills and abilities, and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities.
五、单词拼写
33．Her parents (回想) that she always came home late on Wednesdays. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
34．He likes to (从事) in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
35．China was one of the four (文明的) ancient countries. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
36．We have no a but to spare no effort to protect oceans from being polluted. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
37．He can’t face the cruel reality bravely and he always (责备) others for anything unfortunate. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
38．They put forward (相互矛盾的) theories, so I don’t know which one I should believe in. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
六、首字母填空
39．I didn’t want to get i in the conflicts between them. （根据首字母提示单词拼写）
40．Susan’s dream was put into reality and tears of happiness p down her cheeks. （根据首字母提示单词拼写）
41．79. The young mechanic had v memories of his happy childhood. （根据首字母提示单词拼写）
42．Owing to the serious environmental pollution, raw materials are d sharply in numbers every year. （根据首字母提示单词拼写）
七、完成句子
43．问题是我们应该如何执行这个计划。
The question is how we should the plan.
44．这有一些规则你可以使用，来确保你最有效使用这个系统。
There are a few rules that you can use to ensure that you can get out of the system.
45．出国留学要花一大笔钱，因为国外的物价很昂贵。
Studying abroad will cost and a leg, because everything abroad is very expensive.
46．不可否认肺部疾病和吸烟有关，所以你做好把烟戒了。
There is that lung disease is linked to smoking, so you’d better quit smoking.
47．当我具有从医资格时，我既非常兴奋又有点紧张。
When I to practice medicine, I am quite excited but a bit nervous.
48．一方面，我不知道如何在外国适应一种全新的生活。
On the one hand, I don’t know how to the completely new life in a foreign country.
49．我会尽我所能去实现我的梦想。
I will do I to achieve my dream.
50．我们不必为了促进经济增长而牺牲环境保护。
We don’t have to environmental protection economic growth.
51．没有你的帮助，我就不能一次性解决这个问题。
Without your assistance, I couldn’t have solved this problem once and .
52．让这个孩子最担心的是，他没有被允许去看望在医院里的妈妈。
the child most was his not being allowed to visit his mother in the hospital.
八、书面表达
53．假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Bella发电子邮件向你询问来中国留学情况。请你根据以下要点给她回复。
1. 欢迎其到中国留学；
2. 来中国留学的益处。
Dear Bella,
I am thrilled to learn that you are interested in studying in China.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
参考答案
1．答案： C
解析：细节理解题。根据Ask the other person to recite and repeat.标题下“Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.”（大多数人会因为你努力记住他们的名字而感到高兴。）可知，当你努力记住他们的名字时，大部分人会感到高兴。故选C。
2．答案： A
解析：细节理解题。根据Use associations标题下“Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng — tall, black hair.” To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.”（把你遇到的每个人都和你觉得有趣或不寻常的事情联系起来。例如，你可以在心里记着:“程薇，高个子，黑头发。”为了加强你的联想，尽快把它们写在一张小卡片上。）可知，为了加强你在这个人和有趣的事情之间所建立的联系，你可以将它们写下来。故选A。
3．答案： A
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段“Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.”（记住别人的名字是一项重要的社交技能，这里有一些方法来掌握它。）和全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了一些关于如何记住别人名字这项重要社交技能的方法。故选A。
4．答案： B
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段“By the end of my first year I had totally lost my self confidence and I became a bit clumsy and sensitive person and I thought it was China that made me that way. (到第一年结束时，我完全失去了自信，我变得有点笨拙和敏感，我认为是中国让我变成这样的。)”可以推论出，此处作者主要描述了文化冲击的“沮丧期”阶段。故选B项。
5．答案： C
解析：细节理解题。文章第四段中提到“Then in my second year I started to pick up some language skills and I found fun activities to do in my spare time. I made great foreign and Chinese friends and later I developed an interest in Chinese history and culture. Based on the above I learned to consider myself a confident and happy foreigner. (然后在我的第二年，我开始学习一些语言技能，我发现有趣的活动在我的业余时间做。我交了很多外国和中国的朋友，后来我对中国的历史和文化产生了兴趣。基于以上，我学会了认为自己是一个自信和快乐的外国人。)”可知，学习汉语、结交当地的朋友、参加有趣的活动，能帮助作者缓解他在中国的文化冲击，让他渐渐对中国历史和文化产生兴趣。文章中没有提到参加历史课程的学习。由此可知，学习历史课程对缓解文化冲击没有什么帮助。故选C项。
6．答案： D
解析：词句猜测题。根据划线单词后面的部分“experiencing the four stages in the opposite order (以相反的顺序经历这四个阶段)”可知，在美国，作者又经历了“反向”文化冲击，所以划线单词reverse的意义为“反向的”。故选D项。
7．答案： D
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的句子“But eventually I came to realize that my home had become an entirely new place when I was away .(但最终我意识到，当我不在的时候，我的家已经变成了一个全新的地方。)”可以推论出，作者需要调整自己以适应家乡的生活。故选D项。
8．答案： D
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But she only began researching the harmful side effects of radiation treatment after her father discussed his experience with ineffective cancer treatments in his work.”可知，但在她的父亲讲述了自己在工作中治疗癌症无效的经历后，她开始研究放射治疗的有害副作用。因此判断出Macinley Butson开始她的研究的原因是寻找治疗癌症的有效方法。故选D。
9．答案： A
解析：词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“She then turned to the internet to find videos that taught how to read scientific journals. An idea hit this Australian teen as she was viewing a film on medieval wars in her 10th grade history class. When she saw the scaled （鳞片） patterns of the mail, she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper.”可知，她到网上找到可教如何阅读科学期刊的视频。这位澳大利亚青少年在10年级历史课上观看一部有关中世纪战争的电影时，心中产生了一个念头。当她看到盔甲的鳞片图案时，她受到启发，用铜制成了一种可穿戴的防护工具。因此划线句子的意思是“随着研究的深入，她偶然发现了一些关键信息：铜被证明可以有效保护皮肤免受辐射。”由此可知，划线短语的意思是“偶然发现”。故选A。
10．答案： D
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“An idea hit this Australian teen as she was viewing a film on medieval wars in her 10th grade history class. When she saw the scaled （鳞片） patterns of the mail （盔甲），she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper.”可知，这位澳大利亚青少年在10年级历史课上观看一部有关中世纪战争的电影时，心中产生了一个念头。当她看到盔甲的鳞片图案时，她受到启发，用铜制成了一种可穿戴的防护工具。因此Macinley Buston的发明灵感来自士兵的防护铠甲。故选D。
11．答案： B
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段“When she saw the scaled （鳞片） patterns of the mail （盔甲）,she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper.可知，文章讲述了当时只有16岁的Macinley Butson用铜制成了一种可穿戴的防护工具，使癌症患者在接受检查时能够减少受到不必要的辐射。现在Butson正在努力将她的发明投入到临床使用。因此B项（有创造力的）最能描述Macinley Buston。故选B。
12．答案： AC
解析：细节理解题。根据文中“His book, Puzzler Brain Trainer 90-Day Workout, contains puzzles which he devised to stretch, sharpen and stimulate the brain. The puzzles, from ‘memory jogs’ to Sudoku to crosswords to number games are all-encompassing, and have been specially formulated to improve each and every part of the brain, from visual-spatial ability to perception, attention, memory, numerical agility, problem-solving and language.(他的书《益智大脑训练师90天锻炼》中包含了他设计的可以伸展、锐化和刺激大脑的益智游戏。从“记忆慢跑”到数独，从填字游戏到数字游戏，这些谜题包罗万象，经过专门设计，可以提高大脑的每一个部分，从视觉空间能力到感知、注意力、记忆力、数字敏捷性、解决问题和语言能力。)”可知，他书中的谜题将提高智力以及它们将对人们的智力产生重大影响。故选AC。
13．答案： ①taxi drivers②detailed mental map③hippocampus④statistical⑤problem-solving⑥behaviour/behavior
解析：①根据文中“D. Robertson illustrates his point by referring to Dr Eleanor McGuire's seminal 2000 study of the brains of London taxi drivers.(罗伯逊通过引用埃莉诺·麦奎尔博士2000年对伦敦出租车司机大脑的开创性研究来说明他的观点)”可知，这项研究以伦敦的出租车司机为研究对象。故第一个设空处为taxi drivers；
②根据“That showed that their grey matter enlarges and adapts to help them build up a detailed mental map of the city. (这表明他们的灰质扩大并适应，帮助他们在脑海中建立详细的城市地图)”可知，研究表明，他们的大脑发生了变化，使他们能够在脑海中绘制出详细的伦敦地图。故第二个设空处为detailed mental map；
③根据“Brain scans revealed that the drivers had a much larger hippocampus (the part of the brain associated with navigation in birds and animals) compared with other people(脑部扫描显示，司机的海马体(鸟类和动物大脑中与导航相关的部分)比其他人大得多)”可知，测试显示，当他们继续工作时，海马体的大小会增加。故第三个填空处为hippocampus；
④根据“Similarly, there is strong statistical evidence that, by stretching the mind with games and puzzles, brainpower is increased.(同样，有强有力的统计证据表明，通过游戏和谜题拓展思维，智力得到提高。)”可知，也有统计学上的证据表明通过游戏和谜题拓展思维，智力得到提高。故第四个填空处为statistical；
⑤根据“A more recent survey suggested that a 20-minute problem-solving session on the Nintendo DS game called ‘Dr Kawashima's Brain Training’ at the beginning of each day dramatically improved pupils' test results, class attendance and behaviour.(最近的一项调查显示，每天早上玩一款名为“川岛博士的大脑训练”的任天堂DS游戏，花20分钟解决问题，可以显著提高学生的考试成绩、出勤率和行为表现)”可知，学生每天花一段时间玩某种涉及解决问题的游戏，出勤率明显提高，考试成绩和行为表现都有所改善。故第五个和第六个设空处为problem-solving；behaviour/behavior。
14．答案： ①G②F
解析：①细节理解题。根据“Robertson says that some old people are so stimulated that they hardly need to exercise their brains further, while some young people hardly use theirs at all and are therefore in dire need of a workout. (罗伯逊说，一些老年人非常兴奋，他们几乎不需要进一步锻炼他们的大脑，而一些年轻人几乎不使用他们的大脑，因此迫切需要锻炼。)”可知，G中包含了有些人不锻炼他们的头脑的原因。故答案为G。
②细节理解题。根据“‘In the same way that physical exercise is good for you, so is keeping your brain stimulated,’ Robertson says.‘Quite simply, those who keep themselves mentally challenged function significantly better mentally than those who do not.’(罗伯逊说：就像体育锻炼对你有好处一样，保持大脑受到刺激也对你有好处。很简单，那些保持智力挑战的人比那些没有挑战的人在智力上表现得更好。)”可知。F中包含人们通常觉得自己不擅长的事情的例子。故答案为F。
15．答案：①-⑤BFEAC
解析：①根据下文“You can get in touch and feel connected, however, by following the tips below(不过，你可以通过下面的建议来让自己与人保持联系，让自己不觉得孤独)”中however可推知，上文内容应该是讲你与人疏远，感到孤独，B项“Sometimes you can feel isolated and distant from the ones you love.(有时你会觉得与你所爱的人疏远了)”符合语境，且与首句“It's easy to feel disconnected from what is going on around you in today's fast-paced world.(在当今快节奏的世界里，你很容易与周围发生的事情脱节)”有顺承关系。故选B项。
②F项“Targeting your efforts toward those issues allows you to close that distance more effectively.(把你的努力集中在那些事情上可以让你更有效地拉近与别人的距离)”中those issues指代上文“ Knowing what is making you feel disconnected can help you choose the best ways to address it. (知道是什么让你感到孤立可以帮助你选择最好的方法来解决它)”中what is making you feel disconnected，且两句语意有顺承关系。故选F项。
③根据小标题“Interact with people in person. ”可知，本段主要讲与人互动；再根据下文“You can also take steps to feel more connected by making small-talk with strangers who are sharing parts of your day.(你也可以通过主动与在一天中遇到的陌生人闲聊的方式来让自己感觉与人更亲近)”中also可知，上文内容也是讲如何与人建立联系，E项“Attending family events, or simply visiting someone once a week can help to strengthen your relationship and keep it strong.(参加家庭活动，或者只是每周拜访某人一次，可以帮助加强你们的关系并保持牢固)”列举了一些与人保持联系的方式，符合语境，同时也是对小标题的照应。故选E项。
④设空处为段落小标题；根据段中“Your loved ones could feel shy, so you may never know how to improve your relationship unless you ask the right questions.(你爱的人可能会感到害羞，所以你可能永远不知道如何改善你们的关系，除非你问对了问题)”和“Asking them to open the doors can give you some insight on what you can do.(请他们为你开门可以让你了解自己能做些什么)”可知，本段讲要改善关系就要主动去问别人需要你做些什么。故选A项。
⑤根据小标题“Show your commitment to them.(展示你对他们的承诺)”和段中“Simply showing up and being there for your loved ones says a lot about how much you value your relationships. Putting in the time shows them that you are committed and want to stay connected.(仅仅是出现在你爱的人身边，就能说明你有多重视你们的关系。投入时间让他们知道你是忠诚的并想要和他们保持联系)”可知，本段主要阐述了表达自己承诺的重要性，要让你爱的人知道你的爱，C项“Be brave to express your love.(勇敢地表达你的爱)”符合语境，且句中express与文中多次提到的“show”相照应。故选C项。
16．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：相比之下，我的同学大都出身富裕的郊区家庭，那里以白人为主，他们往上几代家族成员都接受过良好的教育。A. teachers老师；B. classmates同学；C. colleagues同事；D. neighbors邻居。根据“Neither of my parents had graduated from middle school and I was the first in my family to ever enter a college campus.”可知，这里对比的是和作者同身份的学生。故选B项。
17．答案：C
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：相比之下，我的同学大都出身富裕的郊区家庭，那里以白人为主，他们往上几代家族成员都接受过良好的教育。A. complex复杂的；B. remote遥远的；C. rich富的；D. ordinary普通的。根据前文的“Most of my life I had lived in a Black and Latino community.”可知，作者的家境一般，通过本句的“By contrast”可知，与作者相反，同学们的家境富裕，故选C项。
18．答案：A
解析：考查介词短语辨析。句意：我没有与人分享心中的烦闷，而是将自己封闭起来，专注学习，希望以此能熬过艰难的求学生涯。A. Instead of而不是；B. Regardless of不管；C. Ahead of在...前；D. Apart from除了。后文的“closed myself”与“sharing with others”形成反差，可知，此处应该意为“而是，作为……的替换”。故选A项。
19．答案：B
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：我没有与人分享心中的烦闷，而是将自己封闭起来，专注学习，希望以此能熬过艰难的求学生涯。A. relied on依赖；B. focused on聚焦于，专注于；C. gave up放弃；D. took up占用。通过前文“thought I could get through it”可知，作者渴望通过专注于学习来熬过艰难的求学生涯。故选B项。
20．答案：D
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，故事还没有结束。A. Unusually不同寻常地；B. Positively积极地；C. Instantly立刻；D. Fortunately幸运地。上一句提到“drop out”指出作者决定退学，后文“wasn’t the end of the story”说明一切并未结束。可知，此句与上一句构成转折关系，说明作者是幸运的。故选D项。
21．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我找到了继续完成大学学业的力量和向导。A. curiosity好奇心；B. comfort舒适；C. strength强度，力量；D. intention打算。通过文章标题，以及后文中多次提到的“power”，可以推断出这里作者找到了心中的“力量”。故选C项。
22．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：心理咨询为我提供了一个表达情绪的空间。A. adjust调整，适应；B. express表达；C. control控制；D. relieve缓解。通过后文“she helped me feel powerful”可知心理咨询师帮助作者变得强大，为作者提供了表达问题的空间。故选B项。
23．答案：D
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：咨询师为我推荐书籍和其他资源，让我正视当下的经历，帮助我变得强大起来。A. training培训；B. motivation动机；C. credits学分，信用 ；D. resources资源。通过前面的“books”可知，心理咨询师为作者推荐书籍和其他资源。故选D项。
24．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我自愿参加了学校的一个组织，这让我不断回想起自己进入大学的初衷。A. ambition追求的目标；B. reminder提醒；C. memory记忆；D. practice实践。此处作者想表达参加社团提醒了自己回想起进入大学的初衷。故选B项。
25．答案：D
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我与学生的互动，让我想起了我在家里的朋友，激励我为低收入青年获得高等教育的机会而努力。A. approaches接近；B. guides指导；C. subscription订阅；D. access通道，入径。根据设空处前的“work for”以及后文的“higher education for low-income youth”可知，作者想要为低收入青年接受高等教育而努力，让他们有机会接受高等教育。故选D项。
26．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我还参与了夏季城市项目，与一群学生领袖合作，发起专题讨论，探讨种族和阶级问题。A. entered进入；B. absorbed吸收；C. attended出席；D. participated参与。根据下文“ where I cooperated with a group of student leaders to start a conference”可知，我还参与了夏季城市项目。固定词组get involved in 意为“参与”，这里表示作者参与了夏季城市项目。故选D项。
27．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我还参与了夏季城市项目，与一群学生领袖合作，发起专题讨论，探讨种族和阶级问题。 A. suggestions建议；B. messages消息；C. issues问题；D. examples示例。通过前文“start a conference”以及后文“of race and class”可知，作者与学生们针对一个专题进行了讨论。故选C项。
28．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：知识就是力量。A. Confidence信心；B. Knowledge知识；C. Bravery勇敢；D. Construction建设。本句是本段的总结句，根据下文“I read books and chose courses to learn”可知，知识就是力量。故选B项。
29．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我阅读书籍，有意选择课程，以了解更多有关移民、种族、社会阶层和城市教育的话题。A. exposed暴露；B. applied应用；C. introduced介绍； D. related联系。根据前文“I read books and intentionally chose courses to learn more about topics”以及后文“immigration, race, social class and urban education”可知，作者有意了解与移民、种族、社会阶层和城市教育有联系的话题。be related to意为“与……相关的”。故选D项。
30．答案：A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些书籍和课程让我对自己遭受种族压迫的经历得到了深刻的理解。A. gain获得；B. link 连接；C. show显示；D. experience经验，体验。根据前文的“helped”以及后文“a much deeper understanding of my own racial experiences of oppression”可知，作者对于自己的经历得到了深刻理解。故选A项。
31．答案：①on②Described③patriotic④devotion⑤extremely
解析：①考查介词。句意：也许没有其他科学家对中国航天科学的影响比钱学森更大。短语have an impact on表示“对……有影响”。故填on。
②考查动词。句意：钱学森被《钱学森的故事》的作者描述为一个具有“伟大的科学思想和科学精神”的人，他爱国，努力，成就和奉献，为祖国服务，是一个非常受人尊敬的人。根据课文内容以及句意“描述”可知应填动词describe，与逻辑主语Qian构成被动关系，故用过去分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Described。
③考查形容词。句意：钱学森被《钱学森的故事》的作者描述为一个具有“伟大的科学思想和科学精神”的人，他爱国，努力，成就和奉献，为祖国服务，是一个非常受人尊敬的人。根据课文内容以及句意“爱国”可知应填形容词patriotic，作表语。故填patriotic。
④考查名词。句意：钱学森被《钱学森的故事》的作者描述为一个具有“伟大的科学思想和科学精神”的人，他爱国，努力，成就和奉献，为祖国服务，是一个非常受人尊敬的人。根据课文内容以及句意“奉献”可知应填名词devotion，根据上文“effort, achievement, and”可知为单数。故填devotion。
⑤考查副词。句意：钱学森被《钱学森的故事》的作者描述为一个具有“伟大的科学思想和科学精神”的人，他爱国，努力，成就和奉献，为祖国服务，是一个非常受人尊敬的人。根据课文内容以及句意“非常”可知应填副词extremely，修饰well-respected。故填extremely。
32．答案：①outlook②helped③Therefore④competent⑤who
解析：①考查名词。句意：中国“一带一路”倡议等项目的全球前景帮助我们与世界建立联系。根据“make connections across the world”可知，此处指“中国的全球前景”。outlook“前景”，名词，在句中作主语，故填outlook。
②考查动词。句意同上。结合句意可知，此处指“帮助我们与世界建立联系”，help“帮助”，动词，结合空前的“has”可知句子是现在完成时，空处用过去分词，故填helped。
③考查副词。句意：因此，中国需要更多有才能、有国际视野、语言能力极强，具有领导力和组织能力、拥有强烈文化意识的年轻人。结合上下文句意可知，上下文表示因果关系，中国的全球前景帮助我们与世界建立联系，因此需要更多有才能的年轻人，空后表示结果，作状语，故用副词therefore“因此”，首字母应大写，故填Therefore。
④考查形容词。句意同上。根据上文的“more talented young people”可知，此处指“语言能力极强”，competent“有能力的”，形容词，在句中作表语，故填competent。
⑤考查定语从句。句意：海外求学的学生能够培养这类技能，而这些技能反过来又将为他们带来更好的就业机会。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是“Students”，指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who引导，故填who。
33．答案： recalled
解析：考查动词。句意：她的父母回忆起她每周三总是很晚回家。根据汉语提示可知，此处使用动词recall，根据宾语从句中的came可知，句子是描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填recalled。
34．答案：engage
解析：考查动词。句意：他喜欢参加户外活动，如徒步旅行和露营。设空处接在不定式to后，应用动词原形，根据汉语提示可知是engage，故填engage。
35．答案：civilized
解析：考查形容词。句意：中国是四大文明古国之一。根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处使用形容词civilized，修饰名词ancient countries，作定语。故填civilized。
36．答案：alternative
解析：考查名词。句意：我们别无选择，只能不遗余力地保护海洋不受污染。根据单词首字母以及句意可知应用名词alternative，构成have no alternative but to，表示“别无选择，只能”，故填alternative。
37．答案：blames
解析：考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：他不能勇敢地面对残酷的现实，总是把不幸的事归咎于别人。分析句子可知，空处应为谓语动词；根据“can’t face”和“always”可知，应用一般现在时，表示经常发生的动作；blame为动词，意为“责备”，符合句意；主语是“he”，谓语为单数。故填blames。
38．答案：contradictory
解析：考查形容词。句意：他们提出了相互矛盾的理论，我不知道该相信哪一个。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词contradictory，作定语修饰名词theories。故填contradictory。
39．答案：involved
解析：考查固定搭配。句意：我不想卷入他们之间的冲突。根据句意和首字母可知，此处应用形容词involved构成短语get involved in，意为“卷入”，故填involved。
40．答案：poured
解析：考查动词。句意：苏珊的梦想变成了现实，幸福的泪水从她的脸颊上流了下来。and前后连接两个并列句，此处在and后面的句中作谓语，根据句意和首字母可知，此处表示“使（液体）流出”，为动词pour，句子描述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时，故填poured。
41．答案：vivid
解析：考查形容词。句意：这位年轻的机械师对他快乐的童年记忆犹新。结合句意及首字母提示可知，vivid“生动的”，形容词，在句中作定语修饰名词“memories”，故填vivid。
42．答案：decreasing
解析：考查动词。句意：由于环境污染严重，原材料的数量每年都在急剧减少。根据句意和所给首字母，动词decrease“减少”符合语境，根据句意，描述正在发生的事，用现在进行时，空前已有be动词。故填decreasing。
43．答案：carry out
解析：考查固定搭配。“执行”为固定搭配carry out，由情态动词should可知，动词carry应用原形，故填carry out。
44．答案：the most
解析：考查动词短语。动词短语get the most out of意为“充分利用，最有效地利用”，符合句子和句意。故填the most。
45．答案：an arm
解析：考查固定短语。句意：出国留学会花费很多钱，因为在国外一切都很昂贵。固定短语：cost an arm and a leg，花一大笔钱。故填an arm
46．答案：no denying
解析：考查固定句型。“不可否认……”使用固定句型There is no denying that...，故填no denying。
47．答案：have/am qualifications/ qualified
解析：考查固定短语。结合句意“具有资格”可知短语为have qualifications to或be qualified to。根据I am quite excited but a bit nervous. 可知为一般现在时。故填①have/am；②qualifications/ qualified。
48．答案：adapt to
解析：考查动词短语。结合句意“适应”可知短语为adapt to，且上文为疑问词+不定式结构。故填adapt to。
49．答案：whatever can
解析：考查宾语从句。分析句子和句意可知，“do”后应跟宾语从句，表示“尽我所能”，即“无论我能做什么”，可译为whatever I can。故填①whatever；②can。
50．答案： sacrifice for
解析：考查固定搭配。“为……而牺牲……”为固定搭配sacrifice...for，have to do固定搭配，意为“不得不做”，所以动词sacrifice应用原形，故填sacrifice；for。
51．答案：for all
解析：考查固定短语。固定短语once and for all意为“彻底地，一劳永逸地”，符合句子和句意。故空①填for；空②填all。
52．答案：What worried/concerned
解析：考查主语从句引导词和动词。“让……担心”使用动词worry/concern，第一空引导主语从句，引导词在从句中作主语，指物，应用连接代词what引导，结合句中的“was”可知，描述过去发生的事，此处应用一般过去时，故填①What②worried/concerned。
53．答案：
Dear Bella,
I was thrilled to learn that you are interested in studying in China. Welcome to China! There are many benefits to studying in China.
As a foreign student, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to new cultures, new ways of learning, and even new ways of thinking. Secondly, it will help you gain a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture. Additionally, it is the best way to improve your Chinese language skills by learning and living here.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me. I believe that you will have an unforgettable time in China!
Yours Sincerely
Li Hua
解析：1. 词汇积累：
激动的：thrilled→excited
好处、优势：benefit→advantage
机会：opportunity→chance
此外：additionally→besides
2. 句式拓展：
同义句转换：
原句：If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me.
拓展句：Having any other questions, please feel free to contact me.
【高分句型1】As a foreign student, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to new cultures, new ways of learning, and even new ways of thinking.（运用了动词不定式作后置定语、动名词作宾语。）
【高分句型2】 I believe that you will have an unforgettable time in China!（运用了以连接词that引导的宾语从句。）
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