宜城一中 枣阳一中 曾都一中 2023—2024学年上学期高二期中考试
襄阳六中 南漳一中 河口一中 英语试题
试卷满分：150分 考试用时：120分钟
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并认真核准准考证号条形码上的以上信息，将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间来阅读下一小题。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is wrong with her smoke alarm
A. It is broken. B. It is on fire. C. Its batteries are flat.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does the man want to cancel his newspaper delivery for next week
A. He will move out of the town.
B. He will be away on business.
C. The delivery boy is ill.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What time is the man’s appointment
A. 2:15 p. m. B. 2:30 p. m. C. 2:45 p. m.
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What does the man mean
A. The deal sounds impossible.
B. He has some questions to ask.
C. He approves of the woman’s idea.
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What will the man wear
A. A blue shirt. B. White shoes. C. A brown jacket.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What do we know about the woman
A. She ran a marathon. B. She is good at running. C. She’s a beginner runner.
7. What does the man decide to do in the end
A. Go to the gym. B. Exercise outdoors. C. Run on a running machine.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where did the man and woman probably meet
A. At the baker’s. B. At the chemist’s. C. At the department store.
9. What did the woman know about an emergency kit
A. She thought it useful. B. She thought it prepared. C. She knew nothing about it.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How many people do they mention in the drawing
A. Eight. B. Nine. C. Ten.
11. What is Max doing
A. Playing with a ball.
B. Running after Joe.
C. Sitting on the ground with Sally.
12. What is the man doing in the drawing
A. He is standing in the center.
B. He is giving the children candy.
C. He is possibly working in the garage.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is wrong with the woman
A. She gets sunburned. B. She is too tired. C. She is ill.
14. Why is Sardinia much hotter than imagined
A. It is on the coast of Italy.
B. It is too close to Africa.
C. It is near Cagliari.
15. Where did the speakers take a boat
A. From Tunisia. B. From India. C. From Italy.
16. Where will they likely travel next
A. To Cagliari. B. Still in Tunisia. C. To the coast of Italy.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Why is the speaker making this announcement
A. To celebrate a graduation.
B. To congratulate a prize winner.
C. To thank Bobby Smith.
18. Why is the speaker celebrating Bobby today
A. He does well with his studies.
B. He will probably graduate with honors.
C. He is good to his science teacher, Ms. Green.
19. What is Ms. Green doing now
A. She is now flying back to New York
B. She is having a bad day.
C. She is with her family.
20. What does the speaker want students to learn
A. The importance of being nice.
B. The benefits of working hard.
C. The need to respect your elders.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Travel by train from London to Edinburgh
If you want to travel from London to Edinburgh by train, you’ve come to the right place —Waverley train station. Click Journey Planner to search for specific travel details.
Time Consumption:
The average journey time is 5 hours and 30 minutes, with around 68 trains per day. The journey time may be half hour longer on weekends and holidays. The fastest services just need 4 hours and 10 minutes when the governors travel between the two cities to be present at conferences.
Services:
There are 68 non-stop trains, though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date. The first train leaves at 04:45 a. m. The last train leaves at 23:45.
Discount Train Tickets:
In general, the train ticket from London to Edinburgh is priced at ?29.95 each. However, train ticket prices can start from as little as ?23.96 when you book 12 weeks in advance online. And cheap tickets can also be gained in other ways.
Get a Railcard: Save up to 1/3 on eligible(符合条件的) journeys for a whole year.
Travel Off-Peak: Tickets are usually 15% cheaper than usual during quieter times on weekdays and weekends compared to Peak times.
Use GroupSave: If you’re travelling in a group of 3-9 people, you can save up to 35% on eligible journeys at Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak times.
Want to check if trains are running Use our timetable to view live trains.
21. At what possible time do you arrive in Edinburgh if catching the last train on December 24 from London
A. 5:15 a. m on Christmas Day. B. 5:45 a. m on Christmas Day.
C. 10:15 a. m on Christmas Eve. D. 10:45 a. m on Christmas Eve.
22. How much can a couple with a Railcard each save on a journey
A. About ?11.98. B. Some ?17.97.
C. About ?19.97. D. Some ?20.96.
23. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. Website. B. Brochure.
C. Magazine. D. Advertisement.
B
A certain item is being stolen more than ever in Japan. Rather than the usual luxury watches, cars, or jewelry, thieves in Japan are picking fruits as their target. There is a thriving market for quality fruits which are grown by hand to ensure they reach high standards for appearance and taste. Japanese individuals and companies often buy them as gifts for special occasions.
One softball-sized strawberry, for instance, can cost as much as 500,000 JPY ($3,346 USD). Several districts have recently witnessed an alarming rise in fruit theft. Yamanashi Prefecture, for instance, lost an shocking 8,500,000 JPY ($56,890 USD) from 40 cases of missing fruit in the last four months. It is so bad, in fact, that local firefighters and private security guards are going around and checking the area at night to ensure the safety of the fruits.
The same thing happened to another peach farm located in Fuefuki City when farmers were aware that 1,400 peaches went missing out of the blue. Another top farming company in Yamanashi City lost 1,500 peaches just two days later. Peaches were not the only luxury fruit being targeted in the past few months. Just last September 28,400 bunches of grapes went missing in the Yamanashi Prefecture. The total loss amounted to 350,000 ($2,343 USD).
Farm owners are now increasing their security measures to prevent this rise in theft. They are paying a fortune to employ local private security guards to patrol around the clock when fruits are ripe. Even they are about to install a monitoring system to watch over the farm at all times, which serves as a threat to thieves. If thefts do happen, they can call the police.
24. What unusual item is currently being stolen more frequently in Japan
A. Quality fruits. B. Watches. C. Luxury cars. D. Jewelry.
25. Why are these quality fruits in Japan so valuable
A. They have unique flavors.
B. They are always given as gifts.
C. They are less expensive than other luxury items.
D. They are grown by hand to meet high quality standards.
26. Why did the article mention the price of a softball-sized strawberry
A. To highlight the size of the stolen fruits.
B. To provide an example of a stolen fruit.
C. To emphasize the high cost of luxury fruits.
D. To explain the popularity of strawberries in Japan.
27. What is the primary purpose of the article
A. To stress the value of luxury fruits in Japan.
B. To show the rise in theft of luxury items in Japan.
C. To describe the efforts to fight fruit thefts in Japan.
D. To promote the growth of the quality fruit market in Japan.
C
There are just two species of flowering plant native to the Antarctic peninsula (半岛), which are now growing at record rates as temperatures rise and ice begins to melt, according to a new study. One is Antarctic hair grass, which grew as much in 2009—2019 as it had in the previous 50 years; the other is Antarctic pearl wort, which has seen the speed of growth increase five times over the same period.
A team led by Nicoletta Cannone, a researcher from the University of Insubria, Italy, measured the growth of Antarctica’s two native plants at sites on Signy Island. The results were shocking: the sites have not only seen faster growth, but they have become more densely populated by the plants each year, which indicates the climate has got warmer.
According to nonprofit Discovering Antarctica, the region’s temperatures have warmed by an average of 3°C as a result of human-caused climate change, meaning once stable ice shelves are now narrowing down. In some parts, that has given way to land now habitable to the two plant species.
Peter Convey, at the British Antarctic Survey, told the New Scientist: “The most novel feature of this is not that something is growing faster but that we’re starting to see what is almost like a step change or a tipping point.” And Matthew Davey, at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban, UK, added: “Increasing expansion is now clearly evident in the region. This research gives us the first all-sided data showing how fast and how dense the plant community may expand.”
The researchers acknowledged there could be other factors at play causing the plants’ growth, such as the decreasing fur seal population—but this also is linked to climate change. Meanwhile, as the land becomes more habitable, non-native species could also occupy the land and grow more than native plants, which could in turn destabilize long-established local ecosystems.
“If we estimate what we observed on Signy Island to other sites in Antarctica, a similar process can also occur,” said Cannone “This means the Antarctic landscape and biodiversity could change rapidly. And that really concerns all.”
28. According to the article, what factors play a role in the fast growth of the two native plants
A. The climate getting warmer.
B. The fur seal population rising.
C. The non-native plants occupying the land.
D. The quality of the soil of the land improving.
29. What does the underlined word “destabilize” mean in the last paragraph but one
A. Strengthen. B. Change. C. Benefit. D. Narrow.
30. What’s the researchers’ main concern regarding the growth of flowering plants in Antarctica
A The decrease of fur seal population.
B. The occupation of non-native species.
C. The impact of human-caused climate change.
D. The rapid change in Antarctic landscape and biodiversity.
31. Which of the following is the suitable title for the text
A. Scientists Working in Antarctica.
B. Native Flowering Plants in Antarctica.
C. The Effect of Global Warming on Antarctica.
D. Non-native Plant Species in Antarctica.
D
Asia’s centuries-long fascination with fair skin has deep roots and, even today, is influenced by Eurocentric (以欧洲为中心的) beauty standards linking paleness with charm. The questioned concept dating from colonial history is continued through media channels.
This fascination is vividly reflected in the make-up industry, leading to a multi-billion-dollar market for skin-whitening products across Asia. A striking survey conducted by WHO revealed 40% of women in countries such as China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and South Korea routinely use skin-whitening products. It was also found that 75% of men believed their partners would be beautiful with lighter skin. Such a deep-rooted relation between fairness and beauty continues to fuel the thriving skin-whitening industry. The industry’s value is estimated to reach a breathtaking $8.9 billion by 2027.
The historical preference for lighter skin in Asian culture is also closely tied to socio-economic status. Historically, having fair skin indicated higher social status, as individuals engaging in physical labor often had darker skin from being in the sun. The upper class, meanwhile, enjoyed a sheltered indoor life due to their wealth, translating into fairer skin. Consequently, those with darker skin remained in a lower status, fueling the favor for fairer faces.
Colonialism (殖民主义) has also affected the beauty standards in Asian countries. Many nations across the continent were once colonized by white powers from the US and Europe. Eventually, their fair skin symbolized the power and wealth of the colonizers. Even in Japan, never colonized, noblewomen during the Edo period adopted white makeup to copy the luxurious image related to lighter skin. These historical factors continue to shape modern beauty standards in Asia.
In recent years, such Eurocentric beauty standards have been receiving widespread criticism. A growing movement has come up, promoting the beauty of darker skin tones and advocating accepting all skin colors. While the preference for pale skin remains universal in many Asian countries, the tendency is slowly turning as new standards of beauty pop up. Hopefully, we will see a society that celebrates inclusivity and the beauty of all skin tones.
32. What’s the common beauty standards in Asian countries
A. They include a person’s charm.
B. They relate to a person’s makeup.
C. They are measured by a person’s fair skin.
D. They refer to the color of a person’s skin.
33. According to the article, what historical factors contributed to the preference for lighter skin in Asian cultures
A. European colonizers in Japan.
B. Exposure to the sun and physical labor.
C. Socio-economic status and colonialism.
D The use of white makeup by noblewomen.
34. What is the current tendency in Asia regarding beauty standards, according to the article
A. A growing preference for pale skin.
B. A rejection of Eurocentric beauty ideals.
C. No change in traditional beauty standards.
D. Increasing acceptance of diverse skin tones.
35. What is the article’s general message regarding beauty standards in Asia
A. They are unique to Asian culture.
B. They are set to remain unchanged.
C. They are rooted in biological differences.
D. They are being questioned and changing gradually.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Stay safe in the sun
Summer is the ideal time to be outside having fun in the fresh air and sunshine. Sunlight can boost your vitamin D levels, which keeps your bones, teeth and muscles healthy. ____36____ However, from late spring to early autumn, the sun’s rays are stronger and can damage skin and make you feel unwell.
It’s of vital importance to protect yourself from the sun’s powerful rays. Everyone needs to take caution in the sun. ____37____ In strong sunshine the body can heat up quickly, and this can mean you sweat and lose a lot of water. This can make your body lose water, which can cause headaches, a dry mouth, tiredness, dizziness and fainting.
____38____ It’s wise to wear a hat and apply sunscreen with SPF50 (sun protection factor 50) while in the sun. However, sweat and swimming can wash off sunscreen. It’s advisable to apply more throughout the day repeatedly. Never look directly at the sun even though wearing sunglasses. Be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Sunburnt skin is red, hot to touch, can feel sore and itchy, and even may blister. ____39____ Don’t put ice on it, and try not to scratch peeling skin. It’s important to tell an adult straight away if you feel unwell.
It’s sensible to be careful but playing in the sun is also good for your mood and your health. ____40____
A. So, head out and have fun.
B. Thus, avoid being exposed to sunshine.
C. You’d better rush to the hospital and consult a doctor.
D. And the paler your skin, the more protection you need.
E. Being outside on a sunny day can also make you feel good.
F. If sunburnt wash your skin in cold water and apply after-sun cream.
G. You can’t have fun in the sun without taking measures to protect yourself.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A，B，C或D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A second-grade education has not stopped rubbish collector Jose Gutierrez. He is bringing the gift of reading to thousands of Colombian children.
Back 27 years ago, Gutierrez set out to save books from the ____41____, driving a rubbish truck through the country’s richer neighborhoods. Now the ground floor of his small house is a community library.
Books are ____42____ for children in low income neighborhoods with up-to-date reading ____43____ at bookstores too costly. In Bogota with a population of 8.5 million, the public ____44____ amount to just 17 altogether, all located faraway from poorer areas.
Influenced by his mother, Gutierrez himself has had a（n）____45____ for reading. So far, he has gathered over 25,000 books, including the book Gutierrez initially ____46____, a copy of the ____47____ novel Anna Karenina that was later ____48____ by The Little Prince and other famous ones.
Now, Gutierrez still ____49____ the rubbish for additions. His _____50_____ as Colombia’s “Lord of the Books” has won him thousands of donated books, many of them posted to 24 other libraries alike across the country. Moreover, Gutierrez has traveled to book _____51_____ in Mexico and Chile to share his experience of starting a library with the _____52_____ books.
Gutierrez says though he doesn’t _____53_____ technology allowing books to be read digitally, he prefers to read the _____54_____ words on paper, saying “There is nothing more _____55_____ than having a book in your pocket, in your bag or inside your car.”
41.
A. plant B. trash C. garage D. store
42.
A attractions B. objectives C. luxuries D. devices
43.
A. columns B. contents C. essays D. materials
44.
A. libraries B. clubs C. groceries D. institutions
45.
A. vision B. theory C. passion D. alternative
46.
A. encountered B. witnessed C. published D. adopted
47.
A. classic B. scientific C. romantic D. academic
48.
A. preferred B. connected C. joined D. collected
49.
A. lives off B. breaks down C. sorts out D. looks through
50.
A. gesture B. celebrity C. position D. routine
51.
A. assessments B. themes C. trials D. fairs
52.
A. given-out B. traced-down C. used-up D. thrown-away
53.
A. prohibit B. favor C. reject D. perceive
54.
A. translated B. printed C. tackled D. integrated
55.
A. beautiful B. crucial C. steady D. efficient
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。
Suodiu, one of the dishes in Hubei, made a comeback this summer someway. The dish, ____56____ real rock dish, is literally rocks. It’s low in calories and 100% eco-friendly. Since its comeback, many street vendors (小贩) ____57____ (make) sudden profits by the suodiu craze.
Previously, on the coasts of Hubei Province, fishers would ____58____ (stick) on fishing boats long waiting for their turn to dock. With their food ____59____ (run) out, they came up with the creative and ____60____ (conventional) idea of cooking smooth river rocks to kill the time. The rocks were cleaned, boiled and then stir-fried with oil, garlic, ginger and a ____61____ (vary) of sauces. They never ate the rocks actually but just suck on them for the flavour and spat them out.
Hence, the name suo means sucking, and diu means getting rid of. ____62____ (essential), it all comes down to the secret sauce recipe.
Since the only thing eatable in suodiu is the sauce, every street vendor has ____63____ (they) own secret recipe. But the main ingredients are the same — ginger, lots of garlic and spicy chili, ____64____ will have you reaching for your ice-cold beer or bottle of wine.
It was the perfect drinking snack for bored fishers to pass the time while at sea. Now it’s still enjoyed _____65_____ a drinking snack.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是中学生李华，你校正在举办以“我最喜爱的科学家”为主题的征文活动。请你根据下面要点提示，描述你所喜爱的科学家，内容包括：
1.介绍你最喜欢的科学家；
2.喜欢的原因；
3.你的感想。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favorite Scientist
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
注意：词数150词左右。
After school one winter day, Jack’s mother told him to go out and play in the snow.
“But it’s so cold outside, Mother!” Jack said.
“Put on your coat and your hat and your gloves,” his mother said. “You can build a snowman before your father comes home.”
Jack said “I need a carrot for the nose and some things for the snowman’s hat and face.” With a bucket, Jack collected everything needed to decorate his snowman. His mother was watching him build the snowman from the window.
Outside, in his yard, Jack started with a small snowball. On his knees, he rolled the snow into a big ball.
At another window, his new neighbour Naoko was watching Jack play. Naoko asked her mother to allow her to do that. Though her mother was worried about her, Naoko was finally allowed to.
In her winter clothes, Naoko joyfully ran to Jack and offered to help him.
Jack was very glad and told her “My father will be home from work very soon.”
“Okay. What can I do ” Naoko asked.
“I have built my snowman’s body with two snowballs. I need to roll one more for my snowman’s head.”
“But snowmen only have two snowballs. One is for the body and one is for the head,” Naoko said.
“No, snowmen always have three snowballs,” Jack said. “I don’t think I need you to help me after all.”
Leaving Naoko alone, Jack rolled a third snowball away from Naoko to make his snowman’s head.
Naoko walked in disappointment back into her own yard and began to build her own snowman. She thought to herself. “I’m going to make my own.” Soon Naoko finished building her own in her own way, with her hat and scarf to decorate it and sticks and pine cones for her snowman’s eyes, mouth and arms. Her mother clapped from the window.
Jack made a hat for his snowman with his bucket. He used buttons for the eyes and mouth, a carrot for the snowman’s nose. After finishing, Jack’s mother smiled. His father was driving up the street.
Para.1 All of a sudden, the head fell off Jack’s snowman and crashed to the ground!
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Para.2 Together, Jack and Naoko rolled a new snowball.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________宜城一中 枣阳一中 曾都一中 2023—2024学年上学期高二期中考试
襄阳六中 南漳一中 河口一中 英语试题
试卷满分：150分 考试用时：120分钟
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并认真核准准考证号条形码上的以上信息，将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间来阅读下一小题。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is wrong with her smoke alarm
A. It is broken. B. It is on fire. C. Its batteries are flat.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I don’t know why, but my smoke alarm keeps making this beeping sound. It’s definitely not because of a fire or anything. I wonder if it’s broken.
M: No, it just needs new batteries.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does the man want to cancel his newspaper delivery for next week
A. He will move out of the town.
B. He will be away on business.
C. The delivery boy is ill.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Excuse me. I need to cancel my newspaper delivery for next week.
W: What’s the matter
M: I’ll be out of town for a business meeting.
W: No problem, sir. I’ll make sure to let the delivery boy know.
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What time is the man’s appointment
A. 2:15 p. m. B. 2:30 p. m. C. 2:45 p. m.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you know what time it is I left my watch at home this morning.
W: Yes... it’s 2:30 p. m.
M: Oh, that means I only have fifteen minutes before my appointment. Thanks!
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What does the man mean
A. The deal sounds impossible.
B. He has some questions to ask.
C. He approves of the woman’s idea.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: I just saw a great deal for a vacation package to London. The only thing is that we have to book the trip in the next 48 hours.
M: That’s out of the question.
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What will the man wear
A. A blue shirt. B. White shoes. C. A brown jacket.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Where is my brown jacket
W: Check above those white shoes.
M: I don’t see it. I guess I can wear my blue shirt.
W: It’s hot out, anyway. You’ll be fine.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What do we know about the woman
A. She ran a marathon. B. She is good at running. C. She’s a beginner runner.
7. What does the man decide to do in the end
A. Go to the gym. B. Exercise outdoors. C. Run on a running machine.
【答案】6. B 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: I’ve been wondering how to start running. I want to run a marathon, and I know you’re a good runner.
W: Well, you need to start out slowly. See if you can run a mile without stopping, and then start increasing your distance.
M: Okay. Do you think I should run on a running machine at the gym or outside
W: Well, it depends on what you like. Running inside is nice because you can stay at a steady speed. But outside is nice, too, because you’re surrounded by nature and fresh air.
M: Maybe I’ll try running outside first and see how it feels.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where did the man and woman probably meet
A At the baker’s. B. At the chemist’s. C. At the department store.
9. What did the woman know about an emergency kit
A. She thought it useful. B. She thought it prepared. C. She knew nothing about it.
【答案】8. C 9. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, Tim. Are you doing some last-minute shopping for the weekend
M: Hi, Shelley. Actually, I’m looking for supplies to create an emergency kit for everyone in my family.
W: What’s an emergency kit
M: It has supplies that you need in case of a disaster, like an earthquake.
W: We haven’t had an earthquake in years!
M: Well, you never know! There could also be a flood, or a hurricane...
W: Yeah, or a house fire! It seems like you’re very prepared! Wow, I never thought about making an emergency kit.
M: It’s almost like preparing to go camping. It’s a really good thing to have. Most people think about it after it’s already too late.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How many people do they mention in the drawing
A. Eight. B. Nine. C. Ten.
11. What is Max doing
A. Playing with a ball.
B. Running after Joe.
C. Sitting on the ground with Sally.
12. What is the man doing in the drawing
A. He is standing in the center.
B. He is giving the children candy.
C. He is possibly working in the garage.
【答案】10. B 11. B 12. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Molly, this drawing that you made for me is beautiful, but I have some questions about it.
W: OK. Daddy, what’s up
M: Well, I see that you’ve drawn our whole family. I recognize grandma and grandpa because they have gray hair, but who are the other people
W: Mommy is the one with green hair and the purple dress. Bobby is the one sitting on the ground with the blue ball. Sally has her little yellow doll. And Max is here running after Joe!
M: I see! Now, why did you give mommy green hair
W: Because she is always trying to get me to eat green things, like cucumber! Then she eats all of it for me, so I thought her hair might turn green!
M: That makes sense. And I must be the big person right in the center wearing the red jacket, right
W: No, Daddy! You are looking out of the garage window. The big person in the middle is Uncle Charlie because he always gives me candy.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is wrong with the woman
A. She gets sunburned. B. She is too tired. C. She is ill.
14. Why is Sardinia much hotter than imagined
A. It is on the coast of Italy.
B. It is too close to Africa.
C. It is near Cagliari.
15. Where did the speakers take a boat
A. From Tunisia. B. From India. C. From Italy.
16. Where will they likely travel next
A. To Cagliari. B. Still in Tunisia. C. To the coast of Italy.
【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: The sun here in Sardinia is so much hotter than I imagined. I’m already sunburned after lying on the beach for just 15 minutes.
M: I guess because we’re so close to Africa.
W: Let me check my guidebook. You’re right. We are only 120 miles from Africa. It says we are as close to Tunisia as we are to the coast of Italy. We should go there! I bet we could catch a boat there.
M: We already took a boat ride from Italy to get here. Let’s just enjoy where we are. Check and see what we can do here first.
W: It says if we go 10 miles south from here, we will be in Cagliari.
M: Yeah, but are there any beaches there
W: Yes, Poetto Beach is nearby. You have to pay to get there, but it has white sand.
M: Sounds good to me!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Why is the speaker making this announcement
A. To celebrate a graduation.
B. To congratulate a prize winner.
C. To thank Bobby Smith.
18. Why is the speaker celebrating Bobby today
A. He does well with his studies.
B. He will probably graduate with honors.
C. He is good to his science teacher, Ms. Green.
19. What is Ms. Green doing now
A. She is now flying back to New York
B. She is having a bad day.
C. She is with her family.
20. What does the speaker want students to learn
A. The importance of being nice.
B. The benefits of working hard.
C. The need to respect your elders.
【答案】17. C 18. C 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】Good morning, students! This is your principal, Mrs. Jenkins, wishing everyone a good day. I would like to make one student’s day extra special this sunny Friday morning. His name is Bobby Smith. Yeah, Bobby, this is for you! Bobby does great with his studies, and will probably graduate with honors, but that’s not why I’m celebrating him today. Two days ago, his science teacher, Ms. Green was having a bad day. Most of the students could tell something was up, but they didn’t know exactly what. Well, that morning, Ms. Green had learned that her uncle had passed away. She hadn’t seen him for years, but he had meant a lot to her when she was growing up. Realizing how sad she looked, Bobby had his mom, who runs a flower shop, deliver a bunch of flowers to Ms. Green on her lunch break. Ms. Green, who is now flying back to New York to be with her family, said she was so touched by what Bobby did that it allowed her to make it through the rest of the day. Thanks, Bobby! The lesson here is for us to be good to each other.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Travel by train from London to Edinburgh
If you want to travel from London to Edinburgh by train, you’ve come to the right place —Waverley train station. Click Journey Planner to search for specific travel details.
Time Consumption:
The average journey time is 5 hours and 30 minutes, with around 68 trains per day. The journey time may be half hour longer on weekends and holidays. The fastest services just need 4 hours and 10 minutes when the governors travel between the two cities to be present at conferences.
Services:
There are 68 non-stop trains, though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date. The first train leaves at 04:45 a. m. The last train leaves at 23:45.
Discount Train Tickets:
In general, the train ticket from London to Edinburgh is priced at ?29.95 each. However, train ticket prices can start from as little as ?23.96 when you book 12 weeks in advance online. And cheap tickets can also be gained in other ways.
Get a Railcard: Save up to 1/3 on eligible(符合条件的) journeys for a whole year.
Travel Off-Peak: Tickets are usually 15% cheaper than usual during quieter times on weekdays and weekends compared to Peak times.
Use GroupSave: If you’re travelling in a group of 3-9 people, you can save up to 35% on eligible journeys at Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak times.
Want to check if trains are running Use our timetable to view live trains.
21. At what possible time do you arrive in Edinburgh if catching the last train on December 24 from London
A. 5:15 a. m on Christmas Day. B. 5:45 a. m on Christmas Day.
C. 10:15 a. m on Christmas Eve. D. 10:45 a. m on Christmas Eve.
22. How much can a couple with a Railcard each save on a journey
A. About ?11.98. B. Some ?17.97.
C. About ?19.97. D. Some ?20.96.
23. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. Website. B. Brochure.
C. Magazine. D. Advertisement.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了乘火车从伦敦到爱丁堡旅行的行程服务及票价优惠。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Time Consumption:中“The average journey time is 5 hours and 30 minutes, with around 68 trains per day. The journey time may be half hour longer on weekends and holidays. (平均行程时间为5小时30分钟，每天约有68列火车。在周末和节假日，乘车时间可能会延长半小时)”以及Services:中“The last train leaves at 23:45. (末班车23点45分开)”可知，如果搭乘12月24日从伦敦来的末班车，23点45分开车，因为是节假日，需要平均行程时间5小时30分钟，再加上半个小时，应该是6个小时后到达，所以你在圣诞节早上5点45分到达爱丁堡。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Discount Train Tickets:中“In general, the train ticket from London to Edinburgh is priced at ?29.95 each. (一般来说，从伦敦到爱丁堡火车票价格是每张?29.95)”和“Get a Railcard: Save up to 1/3 on eligible(符合条件的) journeys for a whole year. (获得铁路卡：在符合条件的旅程中，全年最多可节省1/3)”可知，一对夫妇各持一张铁路卡一次可以节省（29.95乘以2，再乘以1/3）大约19.97?。故选C项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Click Journey Planner to search for specific travel details. (单击Journey Planner搜索特定的旅行详细信息)”可知，文章来自一个网站。故选A项。
B
A certain item is being stolen more than ever in Japan. Rather than the usual luxury watches, cars, or jewelry, thieves in Japan are picking fruits as their target. There is a thriving market for quality fruits which are grown by hand to ensure they reach high standards for appearance and taste. Japanese individuals and companies often buy them as gifts for special occasions.
One softball-sized strawberry, for instance, can cost as much as 500,000 JPY ($3,346 USD). Several districts have recently witnessed an alarming rise in fruit theft. Yamanashi Prefecture, for instance, lost an shocking 8,500,000 JPY ($56,890 USD) from 40 cases of missing fruit in the last four months. It is so bad, in fact, that local firefighters and private security guards are going around and checking the area at night to ensure the safety of the fruits.
The same thing happened to another peach farm located in Fuefuki City when farmers were aware that 1,400 peaches went missing out of the blue. Another top farming company in Yamanashi City lost 1,500 peaches just two days later. Peaches were not the only luxury fruit being targeted in the past few months. Just last September 28,400 bunches of grapes went missing in the Yamanashi Prefecture. The total loss amounted to 350,000 ($2,343 USD).
Farm owners are now increasing their security measures to prevent this rise in theft. They are paying a fortune to employ local private security guards to patrol around the clock when fruits are ripe. Even they are about to install a monitoring system to watch over the farm at all times, which serves as a threat to thieves. If thefts do happen, they can call the police.
24. What unusual item is currently being stolen more frequently in Japan
A. Quality fruits. B. Watches. C. Luxury cars. D. Jewelry.
25. Why are these quality fruits in Japan so valuable
A. They have unique flavors.
B. They are always given as gifts.
C. They are less expensive than other luxury items.
D. They are grown by hand to meet high quality standards.
26. Why did the article mention the price of a softball-sized strawberry
A. To highlight the size of the stolen fruits.
B. To provide an example of a stolen fruit.
C. To emphasize the high cost of luxury fruits.
D. To explain the popularity of strawberries in Japan.
27. What is the primary purpose of the article
A. To stress the value of luxury fruits in Japan.
B. To show the rise in theft of luxury items in Japan.
C. To describe the efforts to fight fruit thefts in Japan.
D. To promote the growth of the quality fruit market in Japan.
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了在日本奢侈水果价格昂贵，经常被偷的情况。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“A certain item is being stolen more than ever in Japan. Rather than the usual luxury watches, cars, or jewelry, thieves in Japan are picking fruits as their target. There is a thriving market for quality fruits which are grown by hand to ensure they reach high standards for appearance and taste. ( 在日本，有一样东西被偷的次数比以往任何时候都多。日本小偷的目标不是通常的名表、名车或珠宝，而是水果。高质量的水果是手工种植的，以确保它们在外观和味道上达到高标准，这是一个繁荣的市场。)”可知，现在在日本经常被偷的东西是优质水果。故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“There is a thriving market for quality fruits which are grown by hand to ensure they reach high standards for appearance and taste. Japanese individuals and companies often buy them as gifts for special occasions.(有一个繁荣的高品质水果市场，这些水果都是手工种植的，以确保它们在外观和味道上达到高标准。日本的个人和公司经常购买它们作为特殊场合的礼物。)”可知，优质水果之所以珍贵，是因为它们是手工种植的，外观和味道上达到了很高的标准。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。第一段的“There is a thriving market for quality fruits which are grown by hand to ensure they reach high standards for appearance and taste. Japanese individuals and companies often buy them as gifts for special occasions.(有一个繁荣的高品质水果市场，这些水果都是手工种植的，以确保它们在外观和味道上达到高标准。日本的个人和公司经常购买它们作为特殊场合的礼物。)”讲述了在日本的优质水果非常珍贵，接下来第二段举例“One softball-sized strawberry, for instance, can cost as much as 500,000 JPY($3,346 USD).(例如，一个垒球大小的草莓售价高达50万日元(3346美元)。)”是为了强调这种奢侈水果的高价。故选C。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A certain item is being stolen more than ever in Japan. Rather than the usual luxury watches, cars, or jewelry, thieves in Japan are picking fruits as their target. There is a thriving market for quality fruits which are grown by hand to ensure they reach high standards for appearance and taste. Japanese individuals and companies often buy them as gifts for special occasions.( 在日本，有一样东西被偷的次数比以往任何时候都多。日本小偷的目标不是通常的名表、名车或珠宝，而是水果。高质量的水果是手工种植的，以确保它们在外观和味道上达到高标准，这是一个繁荣的市场。日本的个人和公司经常购买它们作为特殊场合的礼物。)”以及下文关于水果的昂贵和不断的失窃的讲述可知，文章的主要目的是强调日本的奢侈水果的昂贵。故选A。
C
There are just two species of flowering plant native to the Antarctic peninsula (半岛), which are now growing at record rates as temperatures rise and ice begins to melt, according to a new study. One is Antarctic hair grass, which grew as much in 2009—2019 as it had in the previous 50 years; the other is Antarctic pearl wort, which has seen the speed of growth increase five times over the same period.
A team led by Nicoletta Cannone, a researcher from the University of Insubria, Italy, measured the growth of Antarctica’s two native plants at sites on Signy Island. The results were shocking: the sites have not only seen faster growth, but they have become more densely populated by the plants each year, which indicates the climate has got warmer.
According to nonprofit Discovering Antarctica, the region’s temperatures have warmed by an average of 3°C as a result of human-caused climate change, meaning once stable ice shelves are now narrowing down. In some parts, that has given way to land now habitable to the two plant species.
Peter Convey, at the British Antarctic Survey, told the New Scientist: “The most novel feature of this is not that something is growing faster but that we’re starting to see what is almost like a step change or a tipping point.” And Matthew Davey, at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban, UK, added: “Increasing expansion is now clearly evident in the region. This research gives us the first all-sided data showing how fast and how dense the plant community may expand.”
The researchers acknowledged there could be other factors at play causing the plants’ growth, such as the decreasing fur seal population—but this also is linked to climate change. Meanwhile, as the land becomes more habitable, non-native species could also occupy the land and grow more than native plants, which could in turn destabilize long-established local ecosystems.
“If we estimate what we observed on Signy Island to other sites in Antarctica, a similar process can also occur,” said Cannone “This means the Antarctic landscape and biodiversity could change rapidly. And that really concerns all.”
28. According to the article, what factors play a role in the fast growth of the two native plants
A. The climate getting warmer.
B. The fur seal population rising.
C. The non-native plants occupying the land.
D. The quality of the soil of the land improving.
29. What does the underlined word “destabilize” mean in the last paragraph but one
A. Strengthen. B. Change. C. Benefit. D. Narrow.
30. What’s the researchers’ main concern regarding the growth of flowering plants in Antarctica
A. The decrease of fur seal population.
B. The occupation of non-native species.
C. The impact of human-caused climate change.
D. The rapid change in Antarctic landscape and biodiversity.
31. Which of the following is the suitable title for the text
A. Scientists Working in Antarctica.
B. Native Flowering Plants in Antarctica.
C. The Effect of Global Warming on Antarctica.
D. Non-native Plant Species in Antarctica.
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述了研究表明全球变暖给南极洲带来了影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“There are just two species of flowering plant native to the Antarctic peninsula(半岛), which are now growing at record rates as temperatures rise and ice begins to melt, according to a new study.( 根据一项新的研究，两种原产于南极半岛的开花植物，随着气温上升和冰开始融化，它们正以创纪录的速度生长。)”可知，气温变暖使得这两种原生植物生长得如此之快。故选A。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。分析句子可知，which引导非限制性定语从句，指代主句“Meanwhile, as the land becomes more habitable, non-native species could also occupy the land and grow more than native plants(同时，随着土地变得更适合居住，非本地物种也可能占据土地，比本地植物生长得更多)”，因此推断，非本土植物生长过快会改变本地长期建立生态系统。故划线词与B项意思一致。故选B。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段““If we estimate what we observed on Signy Island to other sites in Antarctica, a similar process can also occur,” said Cannone “This means the Antarctic landscape and biodiversity could change rapidly. And that really concerns all.”(“如果我们把我们在西格尼岛观察到的情况估计到南极洲的其他地方，类似的过程也会发生，”坎农说，“这意味着南极的景观和生物多样性可能会迅速改变。”这确实关系到所有人。”)”可知，研究人员对南极洲开花植物生长的主要担心是南极景观和生物多样性的快速变化。故选D。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“There are just two species of flowering plant native to the Antarctic peninsula(半岛), which are now growing at record rates as temperatures rise and ice begins to melt, according to a new study.( 根据一项新的研究，有两种原产于南极半岛的开花植物，随着气温上升和冰开始融化，它们正以创纪录的速度生长。)”，第二段的“The results were shocking: the sites have not only seen faster growth, but they have become more densely populated by the plants each year, which indicates the climate has got warmer.( 结果令人震惊：这些地点不仅生长速度更快，而且每年植物的密度也越来越大，这表明气候正在变暖。)”和下文内容可知，文章主要讲述了全球变暖给南极带来的影响。因此C项“全球变暖对南极洲的影响。”适合用作本文的标题。故选C。
D
Asia’s centuries-long fascination with fair skin has deep roots and, even today, is influenced by Eurocentric (以欧洲为中心的) beauty standards linking paleness with charm. The questioned concept dating from colonial history is continued through media channels.
This fascination is vividly reflected in the make-up industry, leading to a multi-billion-dollar market for skin-whitening products across Asia. A striking survey conducted by WHO revealed 40% of women in countries such as China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and South Korea routinely use skin-whitening products. It was also found that 75% of men believed their partners would be beautiful with lighter skin. Such a deep-rooted relation between fairness and beauty continues to fuel the thriving skin-whitening industry. The industry’s value is estimated to reach a breathtaking $8.9 billion by 2027.
The historical preference for lighter skin in Asian culture is also closely tied to socio-economic status. Historically, having fair skin indicated higher social status, as individuals engaging in physical labor often had darker skin from being in the sun. The upper class, meanwhile, enjoyed a sheltered indoor life due to their wealth, translating into fairer skin. Consequently, those with darker skin remained in a lower status, fueling the favor for fairer faces.
Colonialism (殖民主义) has also affected the beauty standards in Asian countries. Many nations across the continent were once colonized by white powers from the US and Europe. Eventually, their fair skin symbolized the power and wealth of the colonizers. Even in Japan, never colonized, noblewomen during the Edo period adopted white makeup to copy the luxurious image related to lighter skin. These historical factors continue to shape modern beauty standards in Asia.
In recent years, such Eurocentric beauty standards have been receiving widespread criticism. A growing movement has come up, promoting the beauty of darker skin tones and advocating accepting all skin colors. While the preference for pale skin remains universal in many Asian countries, the tendency is slowly turning as new standards of beauty pop up. Hopefully, we will see a society that celebrates inclusivity and the beauty of all skin tones.
32. What’s the common beauty standards in Asian countries
A. They include a person’s charm.
B. They relate to a person’s makeup.
C. They are measured by a person’s fair skin.
D. They refer to the color of a person’s skin.
33. According to the article, what historical factors contributed to the preference for lighter skin in Asian cultures
A. European colonizers in Japan.
B. Exposure to the sun and physical labor.
C. Socio-economic status and colonialism.
D. The use of white makeup by noblewomen.
34. What is the current tendency in Asia regarding beauty standards, according to the article
A. A growing preference for pale skin.
B. A rejection of Eurocentric beauty ideals.
C. No change in traditional beauty standards.
D. Increasing acceptance of diverse skin tones.
35. What is the article’s general message regarding beauty standards in Asia
A. They are unique to Asian culture.
B. They are set to remain unchanged.
C. They are rooted in biological differences.
D. They are being questioned and changing gradually.
【答案】32. C 33. C 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了亚洲对白皙肤色的偏好以及其深层次的历史和社会背景。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Asia’s centuries-long fascination with fair skin has deep roots and, even today, is influenced by Eurocentric (以欧洲为中心的) beauty standards linking paleness with charm.(几个世纪以来，亚洲人对白皙皮肤的迷恋根深蒂固，即使在今天，也受到以欧洲为中心的将苍白与魅力联系在一起的审美标准的影响)”可知，亚洲国家普遍的审美标准是美可以通过一个人白皙的皮肤来衡量。故选C项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Historically, having fair skin indicated higher social status, as individuals engaging in physical labor often had darker skin from being in the sun. (从历史上看，拥有白皙的皮肤意味着更高的社会地位，因为从事体力劳动的人通常因为晒过太阳而皮肤较黑。)”和第四段中“Colonialism (殖民主义) has also affected the beauty standards in Asian countries.(殖民主义也影响了亚洲国家的审美标准)”可知，社会经济地位和殖民主义两个历史因素导致了亚洲文化中对浅肤色的偏好。故选C项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“A growing movement has come up, promoting the beauty of darker skin tones and advocating accepting all skin colors. While the preference for pale skin remains universal in many Asian countries, the tendency is slowly turning as new standards of beauty pop up. Hopefully, we will see a society that celebrates inclusivity and the beauty of all skin tones.(越来越多的运动兴起了，提倡深色肤色的美丽，提倡接受所有肤色。尽管在许多亚洲国家，人们仍然普遍偏爱白皙的皮肤，但随着新的美容标准的出现，这种趋势正在慢慢转变。希望我们能看到一个崇尚包容和所有肤色之美的社会)”可推知，目前的趋势是越来越多的亚洲人开始接受不同肤色。故选D项。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In recent years, such Eurocentric beauty standards have been receiving widespread criticism.(近年来，这种以欧洲为中心的审美标准受到了广泛的批评)”和“While the preference for pale skin remains universal in many Asian countries, the tendency is slowly turning as new standards of beauty pop up.(尽管在许多亚洲国家，人们仍然普遍偏爱白皙的皮肤，但随着新的美容标准的出现，这种趋势正在慢慢转变)”可知，文章传达的信息是亚洲的传统审美标准正在受到质疑，并逐渐改变。故选D项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Stay safe in the sun
Summer is the ideal time to be outside having fun in the fresh air and sunshine. Sunlight can boost your vitamin D levels, which keeps your bones, teeth and muscles healthy. ____36____ However, from late spring to early autumn, the sun’s rays are stronger and can damage skin and make you feel unwell.
It’s of vital importance to protect yourself from the sun’s powerful rays. Everyone needs to take caution in the sun. ____37____ In strong sunshine the body can heat up quickly, and this can mean you sweat and lose a lot of water. This can make your body lose water, which can cause headaches, a dry mouth, tiredness, dizziness and fainting.
____38____ It’s wise to wear a hat and apply sunscreen with SPF50 (sun protection factor 50) while in the sun. However, sweat and swimming can wash off sunscreen. It’s advisable to apply more throughout the day repeatedly. Never look directly at the sun even though wearing sunglasses. Be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Sunburnt skin is red, hot to touch, can feel sore and itchy, and even may blister. ____39____ Don’t put ice on it, and try not to scratch peeling skin. It’s important to tell an adult straight away if you feel unwell.
It’s sensible to be careful but playing in the sun is also good for your mood and your health. ____40____
A. So, head out and have fun.
B. Thus, avoid being exposed to sunshine.
C. You’d better rush to the hospital and consult a doctor.
D. And the paler your skin, the more protection you need.
E. Being outside on a sunny day can also make you feel good.
F. If sunburnt, wash your skin in cold water and apply after-sun cream.
G. You can’t have fun in the sun without taking measures to protect yourself.
【答案】36. E 37. D 38. G 39. F 40. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了晒太阳的好处和晒太阳时需要注意的一些事项
【36题详解】
根据上文“Sunlight can boost your vitamin D levels, which keeps your bones, teeth and muscles healthy. (阳光可以增加你体内维生素D的含量，使你的骨路，牙齿和肌肉保持健康。) ”及下文“However, from late spring to early autumn, the sun’s rays are stronger and can damage skin and make you feel unwell. (然而，从晚春到初秋，大阳光线更强，会损害皮肤，让你感到不适。) ”可知，空前在说阳光的好处，空后为However表转折，说明空格处仍在说明其好处。选项E“阳光灿烂的日子待在户外也会使你很愉悦。”符合语境，故选E。
【37题详解】
上文“It’s of vital importance to protect yourself from the sun’s powerful rays. Everyone needs to take caution in the sun. (保护自己远离强光线是至关重要的，每个人在阳光下都需要注意。) ”及下文“In strong sunshine the body can heat up quickly, and this can mean you sweat and lose a lot of water. (在强光下，你的身体迅速升温，这就意味着你可能出汗脱水。)”可知，空处应表达的是在阳光下注意什么。B选项“因此，避免暴露在阳光下。”符合语境，故选B。
【38题详解】
下文“It’s wise to wear a hat and apply sunscreen with SPF50(sun protection factor 50)while in the sun. (在阳光下戴帽子或者涂防晒指数为50的防晒霜是明智的。) ”可知，这是保护自己不被伤的措施。故空处应该是总结性的话。G选项“不采取措施保护自己，你就不能在阳光下玩得高兴。”符合语境，故选G。
【39题详解】
根据上文“Sunburnt skin is red, hot to touch, can feel sore and itchy, and even may blister. (晒伤的皮肤发红，触模有灼热感，会疼痛或发痒，甚至会起水) ”以及下文“Don’t put ice on it, and try not to scratch peeling skin. It’s important to tell an adult straight away if you feel unwell. (不要在上面放冰，尽量不要抓去脱皮的皮肤。如果你感到不舒服，马上告诉成年人是很重要的。) ”可知，空前进的是晒伤的皮肤的症状，空后进的是晒伤后的措施，空处应该提到晒伤应该怎么办，和空后语境衔接。选F选项“如果晒伤了，在凉水中冲洗，并目涂抹晒后修复凝胶。”符合语境，故选F。
【40题详解】
根据上文“It’s sensible to be careful but playing in the sun is also good for your mood and your health. (小心是明智的，但是在阳光下玩耍对你的心情和健康也有好处。) ”及设空处位置可知，此处在进在阳光下玩要的好处，所以空处应该是总结性话语。A选项“所以，出去玩得高兴。”符合语境，故选A。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A，B，C或D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A second-grade education has not stopped rubbish collector Jose Gutierrez. He is bringing the gift of reading to thousands of Colombian children.
Back 27 years ago, Gutierrez set out to save books from the ____41____, driving a rubbish truck through the country’s richer neighborhoods. Now the ground floor of his small house is a community library.
Books are ____42____ for children in low income neighborhoods with up-to-date reading ____43____ at bookstores too costly. In Bogota with a population of 8.5 million, the public ____44____ amount to just 17 altogether, all located faraway from poorer areas.
Influenced by his mother, Gutierrez himself has had a（n）____45____ for reading. So far, he has gathered over 25,000 books, including the book Gutierrez initially ____46____, a copy of the ____47____ novel Anna Karenina that was later ____48____ by The Little Prince and other famous ones.
Now, Gutierrez still ____49____ the rubbish for additions. His _____50_____ as Colombia’s “Lord of the Books” has won him thousands of donated books, many of them posted to 24 other libraries alike across the country. Moreover, Gutierrez has traveled to book _____51_____ in Mexico and Chile to share his experience of starting a library with the _____52_____ books.
Gutierrez says though he doesn’t _____53_____ technology allowing books to be read digitally, he prefers to read the _____54_____ words on paper, saying “There is nothing more _____55_____ than having a book in your pocket, in your bag or inside your car.”
41.
A. plant B. trash C. garage D. store
42.
A. attractions B. objectives C. luxuries D. devices
43.
A. columns B. contents C. essays D. materials
44.
A. libraries B. clubs C. groceries D. institutions
45.
A. vision B. theory C. passion D. alternative
46.
A. encountered B. witnessed C. published D. adopted
47.
A. classic B. scientific C. romantic D. academic
48.
A. preferred B. connected C. joined D. collected
49.
A. lives off B. breaks down C. sorts out D. looks through
50.
A. gesture B. celebrity C. position D. routine
51.
A. assessments B. themes C. trials D. fairs
52.
A. given-out B. traced-down C. used-up D. thrown-away
53.
A. prohibit B. favor C. reject D. perceive
54.
A translated B. printed C. tackled D. integrated
55.
A. beautiful B. crucial C. steady D. efficient
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. A 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. D 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了60岁的拾荒者Jose Guterrez在二十年来，一直将垃圾中的书籍保留下来并提供给哥伦比亚的孩子们。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：早在27年前，Guterrez就开始从垃圾中拯救书籍，他开着一辆垃圾车穿过这个国家较富裕的社区。A. plant植物；B. trash垃圾；C. garage车库；D. store百货商店。根据下文“driving a rubbish truck through the country’s richer neighborhoods”可知，Guterrez是从垃圾里拯救书籍。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于低收入社区的孩子来说，书籍是奢侈品，因为书店里最新的阅读材料太贵了。A. attractions景点；B. objectives目标；C. luxuries奢侈品；D. devices设备。根据下文“too costly”可知，书店里的最新读物是奢侈品。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. columns栏目；B. contents内容；C. essays论文；D. materials材料。根据上文“Books are ____2___ for children in low income neighborhoods”可知，书是孩子们的阅读材料。故选D项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在人口850万的波哥大，公共图书馆总共只有17个，都位于远离贫困地区的地方。A. libraries图书馆；B. clubs俱乐部；C. groceries杂货；D. institutions机构。根据上文“the public”以及下文“Moreover, Gutierrez has traveled to book ___11___ in Mexico and Chile to share his experience of starting a library with the ___12___ books”可知，此处指的是公共图书馆很少。故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：受母亲的影响，Guterrez自己也有阅读热情。A. vision愿景；B. theory理论；C. passion酷爱；D. alternative替代品。根据下文“So far, he has gathered over 25,000 books”可知，他非常喜欢阅读。passion“酷爱”符合语境。故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，他已经收集了超过25000本书，其中包括他最初遇到的《Guterrez初代》一书，这本书是《安娜·卡列尼娜》的经典副本，后来又收集了《小王子》和其他一些名著。A. encountered遇到；B. witnessed见证；C. published发表；D. adopted采用。根据下文“that was later ____8___ by The Little Prince and other famous ones.”可知，这是Guterrez收集的第一本书。encountered“遇到”符合语境。故选A项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. classic经典的；B. scientific科学的；C. romantic浪漫的；D. academic学术的。根据下文“Anna Karenina”可知，《安娜·卡列尼娜》是一本经典名著。故选A项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同第6题。A. preferred偏爱；B. connected连接；C. joined加入；D. collected收集。根据上文“So far, he has gathered over 25,000 books”可知，Guterrez收集的书是一本一本收集起来，《小王子》和其他一些名著是后来加入进来的。故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：现在，Guterrez仍然在垃圾堆里寻找补充。A. lives off靠……生活；B. breaks down分解；C. sorts out分类；D. looks through仔细查看。根据下文“the rubbish for additions”可知，要找到更多书籍，Guterrez仍然翻垃圾。故选D项。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他作为哥伦比亚“图书之王”的名声为他赢得了数千册捐赠图书，其中许多图书被邮寄到全国其他24家图书馆。A. gesture手势；B. celebrity名声；C. position位置；D. routine常规。根据下文“as Colombia’s “Lord of the Books””可知，这是名声。故选B项。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：此外，Guterrez曾前往墨西哥和智利的图书集市，分享他用扔掉的书创办图书馆的经历。A. assessments评估；B. themes主题；C. trials试验；D. fairs集市。根据下文“to share his experience of starting a library with the ___12_ books”以及结合选项可知，只有在集市可以分享他的经验。故选D项。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. given-out发出的；B. traced-down追踪的；C. used-up用完的；D. thrown-away扔掉的。根据上文“Now, Gutierrez still __9___ the rubbish for additions.”可知，这些书是被扔掉的。故选D项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Guterrez说，虽然他没有拒绝让书籍以数字方式阅读的技术，但他更喜欢阅读印在纸上的文字。A. prohibit禁止；B. favor赞成；C. reject拒绝；D. perceive感知。根据上下文句意可知，本句是让步，和后文的“prefers”表示并没有拒绝数字阅读。故选C项。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. translated翻译；B. printed印刷的；C. tackled抓住；D. integrated综合的。根据下文“on paper”可知，文字是印刷在纸上的。故选B项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：没有什么比在口袋里、包里或车里放一本书更美好的了。A. beautiful美妙的；B. crucial关键的；C. steady稳定的；D. efficient有效率的。根据下文“having a book in your pocket, in your bag or inside your car”可知，口袋里、包里或车里放一本书是非常美好的一件事情。故选A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。
Suodiu, one of the dishes in Hubei, made a comeback this summer someway. The dish, ____56____ real rock dish, is literally rocks. It’s low in calories and 100% eco-friendly. Since its comeback, many street vendors (小贩) ____57____ (make) sudden profits by the suodiu craze.
Previously on the coasts of Hubei Province, fishers would ____58____ (stick) on fishing boats long waiting for their turn to dock. With their food ____59____ (run) out, they came up with the creative and ____60____ (conventional) idea of cooking smooth river rocks to kill the time. The rocks were cleaned, boiled and then stir-fried with oil, garlic, ginger and a ____61____ (vary) of sauces. They never ate the rocks actually but just suck on them for the flavour and spat them out.
Hence, the name suo means sucking, and diu means getting rid of. ____62____ (essential), it all comes down to the secret sauce recipe.
Since the only thing eatable in suodiu is the sauce, every street vendor has ____63____ (they) own secret recipe. But the main ingredients are the same — ginger, lots of garlic and spicy chili, ____64____ will have you reaching for your ice-cold beer or bottle of wine.
It was the perfect drinking snack for bored fishers to pass the time while at sea. Now it’s still enjoyed _____65_____ a drinking snack.
【答案】56. a 57. have made
58. be stuck
59. running
60. unconventional
61. variety
62. Essentially
63. their 64. which
65. as
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了湖北的一道小菜——嗦丢。
【56题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这道菜，一道真正的岩石菜，真的是岩石。此处指“一道真正的岩石菜”，表泛指，所以用不定冠词修饰，空后real是以辅音音素开头，故填a。
【57题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：自从它再度流行以来，许多街头摊贩都通过嗦丢热获得了暴利。根据时间状语Since its comeback可知，此句描述从过去开始一直延续到现在的动作，用现在完成时，主语为名词复数many street vendors，所以助动词为have，故填have made。
【58题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：此前，在湖北沿海地区，渔民们会被困在渔船上，等待轮到他们靠岸。分析句子可知，stick是谓语动词，stick和主语fishers之间是被动关系，所以用被动语态，前面有would，所以be动词为原形be，故填be stuck。
【59题详解】
考查现在分词。句意：由于食物越来越少，他们想出了一个创造性的、非传统的主意，用光滑的河石来消磨时间。分析句子可知，此处是with复合结构，run out不及物动词短语，宾语the food和run out之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词作宾补，故填running。
【60题详解】
考查形容词。句意：由于食物越来越少，他们想出了一个创造性的、非传统的主意，用光滑的河石来消磨时间。设空处作定语修饰名词所以用形容词，根据句意可知表示“非传统的”，所以用形容词unconventional，故填unconventional。
【61题详解】
考查名词的固定短语。句意：这些石头被清洗干净，煮沸，然后与油、大蒜、姜和各种汁一起翻炒。a variety of“各种各样的”为固定短语，故填variety。
【62题详解】
考查副词。句意：从本质上讲，这一切都归结为酱汁秘方，设空处修饰句子，所以用副词，句首单词首字母大写，故填Essentially.
【63题详解】
考查形容词性物主代词。句意：因为唯一可以吃的就是酱计，所以每个街头小贩都有自己的秘方。设空处修饰名词短语own secret recipe，所以用形容词性物主代词，故填their。
【64题详解】
考查非限制性定语以句。句意：但主要成分是一样的——姜、大量的大蒜和椒，这些会让你想要冰啤酒或一瓶葡萄酒。分析句子可知，先行词为dinger，lots of garlic and spicy chili，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，所以用which引导，故填which。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意：现在它仍然是一种下酒小菜。根据句意可知表示“作为”，后跟名词，所以用介词as，故填as。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是中学生李华，你校正在举办以“我最喜爱的科学家”为主题的征文活动。请你根据下面要点提示，描述你所喜爱的科学家，内容包括：
1.介绍你最喜欢的科学家；
2.喜欢的原因；
3.你的感想。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favorite Scientist
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【答案】My Favourite Scientist
Of so many famous scientists all over the world, I admire Yuan Longping most, who is an agricultural scientist of China.
In 1973, he became the first agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that enabled farmers to expand their output greatly. Though he achieved his goal, he still devoted himself to research on rice so as to feed more people in the world. Yuan Longping made such great contributions to mankind that he is respected and admired by people all over the world.
All in all, we must learn from Yuan Longping in order to serve our country better when we grow up.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文，描述自己所喜爱的科学家，参加学校正在举办的以“我最喜爱的科学家”为主题的征文活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
著名的：famous→well-known
钦佩：admire→appreciate
致力于：devoted oneself to→committed oneself to
总之：all in all→in conclusion
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Yuan Longping made such great contributions to mankind that he is respected and admired by people all over the world.
拓展句：Such great contributions Yuan Longping made to mankind that he is respected and admired by people all over the world.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Of so many famous scientists all over the world, I admire Yuan Longping most, who is an agricultural scientist of China.（运用了who引导定语从句）
【高分句型2】Though he achieved his goal, he still devoted himself to research on rice so as to feed more people in the world.（运用了让步状语从句，不定式作目的状语）
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
注意：词数150词左右。
After school one winter day, Jack’s mother told him to go out and play in the snow.
“But it’s so cold outside, Mother!” Jack said.
“Put on your coat and your hat and your gloves,” his mother said. “You can build a snowman before your father comes home.”
Jack said “I need a carrot for the nose and some things for the snowman’s hat and face.” With a bucket, Jack collected everything needed to decorate his snowman. His mother was watching him build the snowman from the window.
Outside, in his yard, Jack started with a small snowball. On his knees, he rolled the snow into a big ball.
At another window, his new neighbour Naoko was watching Jack play. Naoko asked her mother to allow her to do that. Though her mother was worried about her, Naoko was finally allowed to.
In her winter clothes, Naoko joyfully ran to Jack and offered to help him.
Jack was very glad and told her “My father will be home from work very soon.”
“Okay. What can I do ” Naoko asked.
“I have built my snowman’s body with two snowballs. I need to roll one more for my snowman’s head.”
“But snowmen only have two snowballs. One is for the body and one is for the head,” Naoko said.
“No, snowmen always have three snowballs,” Jack said. “I don’t think I need you to help me after all.”
Leaving Naoko alone, Jack rolled a third snowball away from Naoko to make his snowman’s head.
Naoko walked in disappointment back into her own yard and began to build her own snowman. She thought to herself. “I’m going to make my own.” Soon Naoko finished building her own in her own way, with her hat and scarf to decorate it and sticks and pine cones for her snowman’s eyes, mouth and arms. Her mother clapped from the window.
Jack made a hat for his snowman with his bucket. He used buttons for the eyes and mouth, a carrot for the snowman’s nose. After finishing, Jack’s mother smiled. His father was driving up the street.
Para.1 All of a sudden, the head fell off Jack’s snowman and crashed to the ground!
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Para.2 Together, Jack and Naoko rolled a new snowball.
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【答案】All of a sudden, the head fell off Jack’s snowman and crashed to the ground! Seeing the unexpected situation, Jack was frozen with shock. Thinking his father was almost home, Jack cried at the top voice “Oh no! My snowman fell apart.” Naoko heard Jack’s cry and ran over to his yard to see what the problem was. Seeing snowman’s fallen head and Jack’s desperate expression, Naoko silently walked over and carefully checked Jack’s snowman. Then she inched toward Jack and patted him on the back, cautiously saying “I’ll help you roll another snowball”, adding “If we do it together we can finish it before your father gets home.”
Together, Jack and Naoko rolled a new snowball. They shaped it with their gloves until it was round. Then they lifted it up onto the snowman’s body and decorated it with the carrot and buttons. At last, they finished the snowman. They smiled to each other in relief. Jack gave Naoko a gentle hug to extend his gratitude. At this time, Jack’s father was home. Seeing the two kids’ works, Jack’s father wore a relieved smile, saying “I think your snowmen can make good neighbors. And so can you!” Ever since, the two have been good neighbors and also good friends, and the two yards have been pregnant with happy laughter.
【解析】
【导语】本文以事件为线索展开，冬天放学后，Jack得到他妈妈的允许后去院子里堆雪人，邻居家的Naoko看到Jack后，也在她妈妈的允许下去堆雪人，Naoko想帮Jack一起堆，但是两人就如何堆雪人发生了分歧，于是分开各自堆自己的雪人。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“突然，脑袋从杰克的雪人身上掉了下来，摔在了地上！”可知，第一段可叙述Naoko提出帮助Jack完成他的雪人，两人合作堆雪人。
②由第二段首句内容“杰克和Naoko一起滚起了一个新的雪球。”可知，第二段可叙述Jack帮助Naoko完成她的雪人，Naoko表达感谢，两人领悟邻居互助的意义。
2.续写线索：
Jack的雪人倒塌——Naoko看Jack发生了什么——Naoko帮助Jack，两人合作——Jack帮助Naoko，两人合作——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①帮助：help/assist/aid/do sb. a favor
②一起做：do sth. together/work together/cooperate/collaborate
③用……装饰：decorate… with/adorn… with/embellish… with
情绪类
①震惊：be frozen with shock/amazed/alarmed
②感激：extend his gratitude/ be grateful/express gratitude
【点睛】[高分句型1] If we do it together, we can finish it before your father gets home.（运用了连词if引导条件状语从句，连词before引导时间状语从句）
[高分句型2] They shaped it with their mittens until it was round.（运用了连词until引导时间状语从句
