陕西省西安市西北工业大学附属中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期末质量检英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
1. What does the man think of the exhibit
A. Attractive. B. Inspiring. C. Uninteresting.
2. What is the man probably
A. A teacher. B. A coach. C. A doctor.
3. What did the man do on the first day at the summer school
A. He did Gloria a favor.
B. He learned about the rules.
C. He collected the stuff.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do with her package
A. Send it by airmail. B. Mail it tomorrow. C. Buy insurance for it.
5. Where are the speakers going to meet Dave
A. Outside the bookstore. B. In a burger shop. C. At the cinema.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What will the man do at noon on Saturday
A. Have lunch with his mother.
B Take his sister to play basketball.
C. Make a telephone call to his mother.
7. How will the man go to the basketball game
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
8. When will the speakers meet on Saturday
A. At 5 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 4 p.m.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesperson and consumer.
B. Receptionist and guest.
C. Manager and employee.
10. How much are the meals!
A. $30. B. $90. C. $100.
11. How does the man pay his bill
A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. By WeChat.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
12. Why did the woman go to Bangkok
A. Her friend persuaded her.
B Her company sent her there.
C. Her colleague invited her.
13. What did the woman dislike in Bangkok
A. The temples. B. The food. C. The weather.
14. When is a bad time to go to Bangkok
A. February. B. April. C. November.
15. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their college study. B. Their future plans. C. Their favorite hobbies.
16. Why does the woman consider continuing her studies
A. She wants to get a degree for her dream job.
B. She wants to work with her college teachers.
C. She wants to study in her favorite university.
17. What does the man say about being a gym instructor
A. It can make him appear young.
B. It can make him feel respectable.
C. It can make him physically healthy.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When can most children learn how to use the computer
A. At the age of 2. B. At the age of 3.5. C. In Grade 3 or 4.
19. How did Judy’s son know the classification
A. On his own. B. Under Judy’s guidance. C. With the help of the software.
20. Why is it necessary for children to learn the computer at home
A. They can avoid being at a disadvantage.
B. They can get online help from the teachers.
C. They’ll leave good impressions on their teachers.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
WHO WE ARE
China Daily, China Daily Website, the China Daily App and the Discover Beautiful China platform are calling for submissions of photos, illustrations and videos from now until the end of December, 2023.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Photos, illustrations or short videos with four major themes:
■Special topic for the 2023 submissions could include specific experiences of culture or tourism you have enjoyed including but not limited to:
＊ “Famous mountains I have explored in China”
＊ “Rivers in China that have left a deep memory for me”
＊ “I have climbed the Great Wall”
＊ “My stories of learning Chinese culture”
WHAT YOU CAN GET
1. We will select the works of individuals and organizations separately.
2. We offer three types of prize respectively for photos, illustrations and short videos.
3. Individual winners will receive cash prizes and certificates; and winning organizations will receive certificates for their distinguished contribution.
4. Some of the best works have a chance to be featured on the China Daily Website.
FORMAT OF WORKS
·PHOTO/ILLUSTRATION:
No more than 10 images, 5 MB maximum for each; with an introduction of up to 200 words in either English or Chinese, offering background information of the work.
·SHORT VIDEO:
Format: MP4 or MOV.
Size: 1 GB maximum, up to 4 minutes.
Caption: No more than 200 English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction.
Music: Music is optional for the video, but if included, it must have obtained international copyright from a legitimate source.
Quality: Clear and stable image.
1. Which of the following is qualified for the submissions
A. “My Chinese friends in France”.
B. “My stories of the Grand Canal”.
C. “My growing coffee business in China”.
D. “My experiences of playing football in Shanghai”.
2. What will happen if you submit a short video as an individual
A. You will be given money and certificates if you win.
B. You will compete with other individuals and organizations.
C. You will have your works displayed on the China Daily App.
D. You will be given certificates for your distinguished contribution.
3. What must be included in the submitted works
A A piece of music. B. Copyright of photos.
C. A brief introduction. D. The Chinese language.
B
I was 68 when I first stepped on stage as a standup comedian in 2003. I’d never set foot in a comedy club before. I’ve always been a performer - I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician - but all that came to an end after 9/11. I live in New York, and we watched the twin towers fall from my apartment building. For a year afterwards, nobody wanted to go out or be entertained.
It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it. I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine, and finally plucked up the courage to get up on stage. That first time was terrifying. I had no idea what the audience would make of me.
In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards. It’s hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother. As I stepped on stage that first time, people laughed nervously. They were clearly surprised to see me. I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke. There was silence. But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing, I was addicted.
Now my sets differ. I might be on stage for 10 minutes in front of a dozen people, or my one-woman show is a full hour in front of a crowd of 100. Even today, I’m nervous before I step out. My first line is, “Hello, everybody. I’m 88 and three-quarters years old. I’m telling you that in case I don’t make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax.
After a show, people young and old come up to me, saying what an inspiration I am. They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age. I’m pleased I can show that as an older person you don’t need to take a back seat in life.
I’ve no intention of stopping comedy. I’m taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I’m 100. My goal is to still be up there making people laugh. It’s hard work, but it stops me being bored. I’d only be playing golf otherwise
4. What made the writer take up comedy
A. She wanted to overcome her fears B. She wanted to brighten others’ lives
C. She was unwilling to quit performing D. She wanted to work out a routine
5. Why does the writer mention young men with beards in Paragraph 3
A. To show the challenge she was facing
B. To explain her attraction to the job
C. To illustrate her special advantage
D. To describe her new friends in comedy
6. How has the writer made progress since her first performance
A. She now performs before larger audiences
B. She no longer feels nervous before performances
C. She remains on the stage for a longer time
D. She has learned to make a joke of her age
7. Which of the following statements would the writer agree with
A. Age is just a number
B. Advancing years bring greater wisdom
C. Old age means a chance to sit back
D. Being elderly means you have to slow down
C
A key part of starting to exercise is choosing when to work out. Morning, afternoon, or evening: Which time is best Scientists have studied this dilemma extensively.
For beginners, morning workouts are often the most frightening. Trading a cozy, nurturing bed for an unpleasant, unforgiving fitness center can be a rude awakening to say the least. But morning workouts have their advantages. Challenging the body triggers the release of endorphins (内啡肽), which can make you more productive and attentive at work. Moreover, for those who struggle to fall asleep at night, habitual morning exercise may help to reset their circadian rhythms, the internal, biological processes that regulate the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle.
But early exercisers may not be able to achieve peak performance. Stiffer muscles, fewer stored energy reserves from overnight fasting, and a slightly cooler body temperature in the morning add up to disturb exercise output. Therefore, more enthusiastic exercisers might prefer working out in the afternoon. A small, 12-week study focusing on pre-diabetic and diabetic men found that afternoon training produced slightly more beneficial metabolic (新陈代谢的) effects and resulted in a little more fat loss compared to morning training.
Finally, some folks may decide to work out later in the evening. Studies centered around this time of day tend to focus on whether or not nightly exercise negatively impacts sleep quality. Gathered research suggests it does not and, instead, actually improves sleep. However. Intense exercise performed within an hour of one’s bedtime absolutely will make it more difficult to fall asleep. For this reason, most exercise experts recommend at least 90 minutes of downtime between the conclusion of an exercise session and attempting to fall asleep.
Whether morning, afternoon, or evening, it is recommended if exercise timing remains somewhat consistent, research has found. For example, a competitive marathon runner will exhibit the best performance when his/her exercise training sessions occur at the same time-of-day as the marathon. Still, it is perfectly fine to mix up your workout times to fit with your schedule. The average person need not worry over when to work out just because of some slight bodily differences based on time-of-day.
8. Which of the following can benefit a man with sleeping disorder
A. Sleeping immediately after workouts.
B. Reducing the exercise time by at least 90 minutes.
C. Regular workouts between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
D. Exercise between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
9. Which of the following is right for diabetic men
A. It is hard to lose weight in the morning.
B. Exercise may be more efficient in the afternoon.
C. Diabetic men are easy to lose more fat.
D. Morning exercise produces harmful metabolic effects.
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. It’s good to exercise at the same time every day.
B. A marathon runner will perform best in the training.
C. The average person varies slightly in body.
D. It is fine to exercise ahead of schedule.
11 Which one is the most suitable title
A. Exercise: A dilemma.
B. AM or PM: When is the best time to exercise
C. Exercise timing should remain consistent.
D. The advantage of exercise.
D
Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Roman engineers built thick concrete sea barriers, for example. And Chinese builders raised walls against invaders. But there are many recent structures that are already starting to fail. The concrete that makes up much of our modern world lasts around 50 to 100 years.
A growing number of scientists have been studying materials from long ago. They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years. The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice, beer and even urine (尿液). These unexpected materials could have the ability to get stronger over time and “heal” cracks when they form.
Figuring out how to copy these features could have real impacts today. While our modern concrete has the strength to hold up very tall buildings and heavy infrastructure (基础结构), it cannot compete with the endurance of these ancient materials. With the rising threats of climate change, there is a growing call to make construction more sustainable. A recent UN report estimates that the built environment is responsible for more than a third of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Cement (水泥) production alone makes up more than 7 percent of those emissions.
Is ancient Roman concrete better In places where seawater has been hitting structures for ages, you will find concrete “basically the way it was when it was poured 2,000 years ago,” said John Oleson, an archaeologist at the University of Victoria in Canada.
Most modern concrete starts with Portland cement, a powder made by heating limestone (石灰岩) and clay to super-high temperatures and breaking them up. That cement is mixed with water to create a paste. Then, materials like rock and gravel are added. Records from ancient builders show the Roman process was similar. The ancient builders mixed materials like burnt limestone and volcanic sand with water and rocks, creating chemical reactions to tie everything together.
Now, scientists think they have found an important reason why some Roman concrete has held up structures for thousands of years. The ancient material has an unusual power to repair itself. Exactly how is not yet clear, so scientists are starting to find reasons why.
12. What is the purpose of the comparison in Paragraph 1
A. To introduce a topic. B. To list a motivation.
C. To give a definition. D. To present an argument.
13. Which aspect of ancient Roman building materials surprises scientists
A. Their necessary ingredients. B. Their processing procedure.
C. Their amazing sustainability. D. Their high-end technology.
14. According to the passage, ________ remains a mystery.
A. what made up those ancient Roman materials
B. where the ancient Roman materials were produced
C. how those ancient Roman materials were transported
D. why the ancient Roman materials healed automatically
15. Where is the text probably from
A. A travel brochure. B. A science fiction.
C. An architecture essay. D. An environment report.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12：5分）
从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The vast majority of parents expect their children to grow up to be healthy, happy, and productive members of society. ____16____ If we don’t give parenting everything we’ve got, our kids will wind up unemployed, living in our basements, and there will be no one to blame but ourselves. That’s what I like to call the “perfect parent myth”.
The standards of perfection for parents these days are extremely high. Perfect parenting expectations begin with a drug free natural birth. Once our young are born we must breastfeed each baby for years. If we can’t breasted, we must at least feed on demand. ____17____ Let’s also not forget to organize our children’s days so they are engaged in educational pursuits in case they fall behind the curve (弯道). We must be involved in every aspect of our children’s schools. There is no free time for the perfect parent. ____18____
These standards are unreasonable. They’re also crazy. Parents can’t be perfect. Why Because we’re human and so are our children. ____19____They are predictable and when they are unruly we can shut them down. Parenting is nothing like that.
____20____But, by the parent being less than perfect, the child will need to adapt and develop skills to overcome little disappointments. There is flexibility and room for real-life mistakes and limitations to our parenting abilities.
A. We must make our own baby food.
B. They are pushing themselves too far.
C. Robots would be much easier to parent.
D. There is only unlimited devotion to our children.
E. A good enough parent meets the needs of their children.
F. Parents have no enough time to live up to these high standards.
G. To meet those goals, parents are told that they must spare no effort.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jen is a 39-year old community dancer with Down’s Syndrome(唐氏综合征). She is the founder of Dance Syndrome, a nonprofit organization that brings together ___21___ dancers and make them feel equal to everyone.
Dancing has always been in her veins. As a young girl, Jen seized every opportunity to dance with full ___22___ both in the morning and during her 10 minutes of ___23___ before bedtime. The dynamic workout would keep her ___24___ all day long.
Life hasn’t been straightforward for Jen. She was ___25___ by a number of dance clubs in primary school and encountered numerous ___26___ while pursuing her passion for dance. Despite these challenges, her ambition to share her love for dance and ___27___ disabled individuals in the art grew stronger.
After leaving school at 18, Jen spent over 10 years searching ___28___ for opportunities to be trained as a dance leader. Eventually, she had to give up and decided to try her own way, not knowing where it might lead!
Despite the ___29___, Dance Syndrome was established in 2009. Jen and her fellow disabled dance leaders took ____30____ of the charitable organization, working alongside non-disabled dance artists who helped them work more professionally.
Over the decade, Dance Syndrome has ____31____ thousands of disabled dancers, cultivating an environment where every person is recognized as equal, ____32____ and accepted for who they are. The year 2019 witnessed Jen ____33____ for the third time as a member of Shaw T rust’s Disability Power 100. She is a living proof that ____34____ can come from unexpected places and that disabled individuals can ____35____ society in extraordinary ways.
21. A. confusing B. disabled C. talented D. clumsy
22. A. energy B. fear C. speed D. courage
23. A. concentration B. imagination C. relaxation D. celebration
24. A. exhausted B. astonished C. motivated D. refreshed
25. A. held back B. left alone C. looked after D. turned down
26. A. consequences B. barriers C. friends D. experiences
27. A. discover B. employ C. engage D. entertain
28. A. in particular B. in return C. in vain D. in advance
29. A. frustration B. progress C. curiosity D. uncertainty
30. A. possession B. charge C. advantage D. control
31. A. supported B. praised C. paid D. added
32. A. valued B. envied C. united D. rewarded
33. A. regarded B. listed C. interviewed D. expected
34. A. inspiration B. friendship C. teamwork D. leadership
35. A. contribute to B. adapt to C. belong to D. live up to
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Torch festival of the Ethnic minority
The Torch Festival, the grandest festival of the Yi people, is held around the 24th day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar. The Yi people think fire possesses a superhuman power_____36_____can drive away evil and frighten off ghosts. They have_____37_____a special relationship with fire that they call themselves the “fire nationality”.
During the festival, torches, 20-30cm _____38_____diameter, a replaced upright in front of houses. At the entrance to the villages, a grand “torch tower”, standing more than 20 metres high and_____39_____(make) of pine branches and dry firewood,_____40_____.(decorate) with fresh flowers and fruits.
At last, with expectation and wishes_____41_____(come) the long-awaited moment. After dinner, as darkness casts its shadow, young and old,_____42_____(dress) in their most ceremonial and splendid costumes decorated with sparkling ornaments, rush_____43_____(excite) to the “torch tower” square. Cheers and screams of delight burst from the crowd, while the soaring flames brighten the darkness of the night and warm everyone present at the scene.
On such a brilliant and marvelous night, the_____44_____(participate) are overjoyed by the grand spectacle and the atmosphere of celebration. Young men and women sing and dance hand in hand around the bonfire________45________(express) their gratitude for a life of plenty and good wishes for the coming year.
第三节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分）
46. In __________ (结论), parents have to chance some of their beliefs about how children should be raised.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. He has demonstrated a strong __________ (偏爱) for wearing running shoes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. _______(创立)in 1935 in Ohio, Alcholics Anonymous is now a world-wide organization. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
49. These machines are __________ (不断地) updated by improving the design of the computers. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. The details of today’s flights are __________ (显示，展示) on the monitor. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. Do you have a passion for software development that can fully realize your __________ (潜力) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. If you hold the line, I’ll see if she is __________ (有空的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. If you want to improve your situation you must __________ (采取) a positive mental attitude. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. Information must be stored so that it is __________ (安全的) from accidental deletion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. He stood on tiptoe, __________ (伸展) as high as he could. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
56. 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。
Ollie Simmons was good at maths, but Ruby Riley wasn’t. Well, Ruby didn’t think she was. She sat next to Ollie and so she just copied him. This was the best way she had found to do maths and she didn’t have to think at all.
One day the teacher said, “We will be having a maths test after lunch.” Ruby felt there were butterflies in the stomach. “Can I copy off you ” she whispered to Ollie. Ollie thought for a minute. “What will you give me ” he whispered back. Ruby showed Ollie a stone she had. It was round and smooth and the colour of the sea. “OK!” he said, “Give me the stone, and then you can copy my answers.” Ollie got full marks in the maths test and so did Ruby. Their names went on the top of the maths champion chart.
Every week there was a maths test and every week Ollie and Ruby got full marks together. Ollie had to share the top place with Ruby, but it was worth it. He had a torch, a key chain, a golf ball and a gift box!
One day, there was a maths test again. This time, Ruby picked a watch, thinking everything would go as usual—Ollie would let her copy and they would be on the top of the chart together again. But she was wrong. The headmaster came into Ruby’s class. “I want to see Ollie Simmons,” she said. Ollie was gone for a long time. Then the door opened. It was the headmaster again. “Ruby Riley,” she said, “Come with me, please.” Ruby felt like a bird in a cage—there was no way to escape. The headmaster told Ruby that every lunchtime for five weeks she had to do maths. “You have to learn to think for yourself,” she said. “And Ollie has to learn a lesson, too. He’s going to teach you.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hanging her head down, Ruby felt so regretful for getting Ollie into trouble.
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Ollie proved to be a good teacher for Ruby.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________陕西省西安市西北工业大学附属中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期末质量检英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
1. What does the man think of the exhibit
A. Attractive. B. Inspiring. C. Uninteresting.
2. What is the man probably
A. A teacher. B. A coach. C. A doctor.
3. What did the man do on the first day at the summer school
A. He did Gloria a favor.
B. He learned about the rules.
C. He collected the stuff.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do with her package
A. Send it by airmail. B. Mail it tomorrow. C. Buy insurance for it.
5. Where are the speakers going to meet Dave
A. Outside the bookstore. B. In a burger shop. C. At the cinema.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What will the man do at noon on Saturday
A. Have lunch with his mother.
B. Take his sister to play basketball.
C. Make a telephone call to his mother.
7. How will the man go to the basketball game
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
8 When will the speakers meet on Saturday
A. At 5 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 4 p.m.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesperson and consumer.
B. Receptionist and guest.
C. Manager and employee.
10. How much are the meals!
A. $30. B. $90. C. $100.
11. How does the man pay his bill
A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. By WeChat.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
12. Why did the woman go to Bangkok
A. Her friend persuaded her.
B. Her company sent her there.
C. Her colleague invited her.
13. What did the woman dislike in Bangkok
A. The temples. B. The food. C. The weather.
14. When is a bad time to go to Bangkok
A. February. B. April. C. November.
15. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their college study. B. Their future plans. C. Their favorite hobbies.
16. Why does the woman consider continuing her studies
A. She wants to get a degree for her dream job.
B. She wants to work with her college teachers.
C. She wants to study in her favorite university.
17. What does the man say about being a gym instructor
A. It can make him appear young.
B. It can make him feel respectable.
C. It can make him physically healthy.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When can most children learn how to use the computer
A. At the age of 2. B. At the age of 3.5. C. In Grade 3 or 4.
19. How did Judy’s son know the classification
A. On his own. B. Under Judy’s guidance. C. With the help of the software.
20. Why is it necessary for children to learn the computer at home
A. They can avoid being at a disadvantage.
B. They can get online help from the teachers.
C. They’ll leave good impressions on their teachers.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
WHO WE ARE
China Daily, China Daily Website, the China Daily App and the Discover Beautiful China platform are calling for submissions of photos, illustrations and videos from now until the end of December, 2023.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Photos, illustrations or short videos with four major themes:
■Special topic for the 2023 submissions could include specific experiences of culture or tourism you have enjoyed, including but not limited to:
＊ “Famous mountains I have explored in China”
＊ “Rivers in China that have left a deep memory for me”
＊ “I have climbed the Great Wall”
＊ “My stories of learning Chinese culture”
WHAT YOU CAN GET
1. We will select the works of individuals and organizations separately.
2. We offer three types of prize respectively for photos, illustrations and short videos.
3. Individual winners will receive cash prizes and certificates; and winning organizations will receive certificates for their distinguished contribution.
4. Some of the best works have a chance to be featured on the China Daily Website.
FORMAT OF WORKS
·PHOTO/ILLUSTRATION:
No more than 10 images, 5 MB maximum for each; with an introduction of up to 200 words in either English or Chinese, offering background information of the work.
·SHORT VIDEO:
Format: MP4 or MOV.
Size: 1 GB maximum, up to 4 minutes.
Caption: No more than 200 English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction.
Music: Music is optional for the video, but if included, it must have obtained international copyright from a legitimate source.
Quality: Clear and stable image.
1. Which of the following is qualified for the submissions
A. “My Chinese friends in France”.
B. “My stories of the Grand Canal”.
C. “My growing coffee business in China”.
D. “My experiences of playing football in Shanghai”.
2. What will happen if you submit a short video as an individual
A. You will be given money and certificates if you win.
B. You will compete with other individuals and organizations.
C. You will have your works displayed on the China Daily App.
D. You will be given certificates for your distinguished contribution.
3. What must be included in the submitted works
A. A piece of music. B. Copyright of photos.
C. A brief introduction. D. The Chinese language.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2023“大美中国”图片、插画和短视频征集活动的相关信息。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR中的第四个主题“Cultural heritages of China (中国文化遗产)”和“Special topic for the 2023 submissions could include specific experiences of culture or tourism you have enjoyed (2023年作品的特别主题可以包括你喜欢的特定文化或旅游经历)”可推知，“我的大运河故事”与中国文化遗产的主题相关，也涉及特定文化或旅游经历，因此可以参选。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据WHAT YOU CAN GET的第三点中“Individual winners will receive cash prizes and certificates (个人获奖者将获得现金奖励和证书)”可知，提交短视频的个人如果获奖，将获得现金奖励和证书。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据FORMAT OF WORKS中“PHOTO/ILLUSTRATION: No more than 10 images, 5 MB maximum for each; with an introduction of up to 200 words in either English or Chinese, offering background information of the work. (图片/插图：不超过10张，每张不超过5MB；并附上不超过200字的英文或中文简介，介绍作品的背景信息)”和SHORT VIDEO下“Caption: No more than 200 English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction. (说明性文字：不超过200字的英文或中文简介)”可知，无论提交的作品是图片、插画还是短视频，都要有简明的介绍。故选C项。
B
I was 68 when I first stepped on stage as a standup comedian in 2003. I’d never set foot in a comedy club before. I’ve always been a performer - I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician - but all that came to an end after 9/11. I live in New York, and we watched the twin towers fall from my apartment building. For a year afterwards, nobody wanted to go out or be entertained.
It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it. I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine, and finally plucked up the courage to get up on stage. That first time was terrifying. I had no idea what the audience would make of me.
In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards. It’s hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother. As I stepped on stage that first time, people laughed nervously. They were clearly surprised to see me. I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke. There was silence. But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing, I was addicted.
Now my sets differ. I might be on stage for 10 minutes in front of a dozen people, or my one-woman show is a full hour in front of a crowd of 100. Even today, I’m nervous before I step out. My first line is, “Hello, everybody. I’m 88 and three-quarters years old. I’m telling you that in case I don’t make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax.
After a show, people young and old come up to me, saying what an inspiration I am. They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age. I’m pleased I can show that as an older person you don’t need to take a back seat in life.
I’ve no intention of stopping comedy. I’m taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I’m 100. My goal is to still be up there making people laugh. It’s hard work, but it stops me being bored. I’d only be playing golf otherwise
4. What made the writer take up comedy
A. She wanted to overcome her fears B. She wanted to brighten others’ lives
C. She was unwilling to quit performing D. She wanted to work out a routine
5. Why does the writer mention young men with beards in Paragraph 3
A To show the challenge she was facing
B. To explain her attraction to the job
C. To illustrate her special advantage
D. To describe her new friends in comedy
6. How has the writer made progress since her first performance
A. She now performs before larger audiences
B. She no longer feels nervous before performances
C. She remains on the stage for a longer time
D. She has learned to make a joke of her age
7. Which of the following statements would the writer agree with
A. Age is just a number
B. Advancing years bring greater wisdom
C. Old age means a chance to sit back
D. Being elderly means you have to slow down
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者高龄从事喜剧表演给人们带去欢乐并激励其他人的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it. (就在那时，我开始思考喜剧。我意识到人们需要笑，需要重新享受生活，我想只要稍加训练，我就能做到)”可知，作者从事喜剧是因为她想让人们的生活快乐起来，重新享受生活。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards. It’s hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother.(在纽约，喜剧演员通常是留胡子的年轻人。作为一个女人，想要突破已经很困难了，对于一个年纪大到已经是他们祖母的人来说，就更难了)”推知，作者提到留胡子的年轻人是为了表明她所面临的挑战——性别和年龄。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“Even today, I’m nervous before I step out. My first line is, “Hello, everybody. I’m 88 and three-quarters years old. I’m telling you that in case I don’t make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax.(直到今天，我出门前还是很紧张。我的第一句话是：“大家好。我88又四分之三岁了。我告诉你这些是为了以防我没能撑到最后。”然后人们笑了，我也放松了)”可知，作者自第一次表演后尝试用调侃自己的年龄做开场，这样自己和听众都很放松。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age. I’m pleased I can show that as an older person you don’t need to take a back seat in life.(他们说，当他们到了我这个年纪时，他们想和我一样活跃。我很高兴我能证明，作为一个老年人，你不需要在生活中退居二线)”和最后一段的“I’ve no intention of stopping comedy. I’m taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I’m 100.(我无意停止演喜剧。我吃了这么多药，努力活下去，我希望我100岁的时候还能继续表演)”推知，作者认为年龄只是一个数字而已，无论到了哪个年龄阶段，我们都可以做自己喜欢且有意义的事情。故选A。
C
A key part of starting to exercise is choosing when to work out. Morning, afternoon, or evening: Which time is best Scientists have studied this dilemma extensively.
For beginners, morning workouts are often the most frightening. Trading a cozy, nurturing bed for an unpleasant, unforgiving fitness center can be a rude awakening to say the least. But morning workouts have their advantages. Challenging the body triggers the release of endorphins (内啡肽), which can make you more productive and attentive at work. Moreover, for those who struggle to fall asleep at night, habitual morning exercise may help to reset their circadian rhythms, the internal, biological processes that regulate the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle.
But early exercisers may not be able to achieve peak performance. Stiffer muscles, fewer stored energy reserves from overnight fasting, and a slightly cooler body temperature in the morning add up to disturb exercise output. Therefore, more enthusiastic exercisers might prefer working out in the afternoon. A small, 12-week study focusing on pre-diabetic and diabetic men found that afternoon training produced slightly more beneficial metabolic (新陈代谢的) effects and resulted in a little more fat loss compared to morning training.
Finally, some folks may decide to work out later in the evening. Studies centered around this time of day tend to focus on whether or not nightly exercise negatively impacts sleep quality. Gathered research suggests it does not and, instead, actually improves sleep. However. Intense exercise performed within an hour of one’s bedtime absolutely will make it more difficult to fall asleep. For this reason, most exercise experts recommend at least 90 minutes of downtime between the conclusion of an exercise session and attempting to fall asleep.
Whether morning, afternoon, or evening, it is recommended if exercise timing remains somewhat consistent, research has found. For example, a competitive marathon runner will exhibit the best performance when his/her exercise training sessions occur at the same time-of-day as the marathon. Still, it is perfectly fine to mix up your workout times to fit with your schedule. The average person need not worry over when to work out just because of some slight bodily differences based on time-of-day.
8. Which of the following can benefit a man with sleeping disorder
A. Sleeping immediately after workouts.
B. Reducing the exercise time by at least 90 minutes.
C. Regular workouts between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
D. Exercise between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
9. Which of the following is right for diabetic men
A. It is hard to lose weight in the morning.
B. Exercise may be more efficient in the afternoon.
C. Diabetic men are easy to lose more fat.
D. Morning exercise produces harmful metabolic effects.
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. It’s good to exercise at the same time every day.
B. A marathon runner will perform best in the training.
C. The average person varies slightly in body.
D. It is fine to exercise ahead of schedule.
11. Which one is the most suitable title
A. Exercise: A dilemma.
B. AM or PM: When is the best time to exercise
C. Exercise timing should remain consistent.
D. The advantage of exercise.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同时间段锻炼的利弊。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Moreover, for those who struggle to fall asleep at night, habitual morning exercise may help to reset their circadian rhythms, the internal, biological processes that regulate the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle. (此外，对于那些晚上难以入睡的人来说，习惯性的早晨锻炼可能有助于调整他们的昼夜节律，即调节24小时睡眠—觉醒周期的内部生物过程。)”可知，对于有睡眠障碍的人来说，习惯性的早晨锻炼可能有助于调整他们的昼夜节律，结合选项可知，在早上7点到10点之间有规律的锻炼对患有睡眠障碍的人有益，故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“A small, 12-week study focusing on pre-diabetic and diabetic men found that afternoon training produced slightly more beneficial metabolic (新陈代谢的) effects and resulted in a little more fat loss compared to morning training. (一项为期12周的针对糖尿病前期和糖尿病男性的小型研究发现，与早晨的训练相比，下午的训练能产生略微更有益的新陈代谢效果，并导致稍微多一点的脂肪减少。)”可知，对于糖尿病患者来说，下午锻炼可能更有效，故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Whether morning, afternoon, or evening, it is recommended if exercise timing remains somewhat consistent, research has found. (研究发现，无论是早上、下午还是晚上，如果锻炼时间保持一致，建议使用。)”可推知，每天在同一时间锻炼是有好处的。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“A key part of starting to exercise is choosing when to work out. Morning, afternoon, or evening: Which time is best Scientists have studied this dilemma extensively. (开始锻炼的一个关键是选择什么时候锻炼。早上，下午，还是晚上：哪个时间最好？科学家们对这一困境进行了广泛的研究。)”可知，文章主要围绕什么时间锻炼最好这一话题进行论述，B项“上午或下午：什么时候是锻炼的最佳时间？”适合做文章标题，故选B。
D
Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Roman engineers built thick concrete sea barriers, for example. And Chinese builders raised walls against invaders. But there are many recent structures that are already starting to fail. The concrete that makes up much of our modern world lasts around 50 to 100 years.
A growing number of scientists have been studying materials from long ago. They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years. The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice, beer and even urine (尿液). These unexpected materials could have the ability to get stronger over time and “heal” cracks when they form.
Figuring out how to copy these features could have real impacts today. While our modern concrete has the strength to hold up very tall buildings and heavy infrastructure (基础结构), it cannot compete with the endurance of these ancient materials. With the rising threats of climate change, there is a growing call to make construction more sustainable. A recent UN report estimates that the built environment is responsible for more than a third of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Cement (水泥) production alone makes up more than 7 percent of those emissions.
Is ancient Roman concrete better In places where seawater has been hitting structures for ages, you will find concrete “basically the way it was when it was poured 2,000 years ago,” said John Oleson, an archaeologist at the University of Victoria in Canada.
Most modern concrete starts with Portland cement, a powder made by heating limestone (石灰岩) and clay to super-high temperatures and breaking them up. That cement is mixed with water to create a paste. Then, materials like rock and gravel are added. Records from ancient builders show the Roman process was similar. The ancient builders mixed materials like burnt limestone and volcanic sand with water and rocks, creating chemical reactions to tie everything together.
Now, scientists think they have found an important reason why some Roman concrete has held up structures for thousands of years. The ancient material has an unusual power to repair itself. Exactly how is not yet clear, so scientists are starting to find reasons why.
12. What is the purpose of the comparison in Paragraph 1
A. To introduce a topic. B. To list a motivation.
C. To give a definition. D. To present an argument.
13. Which aspect of ancient Roman building materials surprises scientists
A. Their necessary ingredients. B. Their processing procedure.
C. Their amazing sustainability. D. Their high-end technology.
14. According to the passage, ________ remains a mystery.
A. what made up those ancient Roman materials
B. where the ancient Roman materials were produced
C. how those ancient Roman materials were transported
D. why the ancient Roman materials healed automatically
15. Where is the text probably from
A. A travel brochure. B. A science fiction.
C. An architecture essay. D. An environment report.
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了科学家研究了世界上一些古代建筑屹立上千年而不倒的原因。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later.(世界各地的古代建设者创造了数千年后仍然屹立不倒的建筑。)”和“But there are many recent structures that are already starting to fail. The concrete that makes up much of our modern world lasts around 50 to 100 years.(但有许多最近的建筑已经开始倒塌。构成我们现代世界大部分的混凝土可以使用大约50到100年。)”可知，第一段对比了古代建筑和现代建筑的持久性，古代建筑能够屹立上千年，而现代建筑则只能持续50到100年，接着第二段前两句“A growing number of scientists have been studying materials from long ago. They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years.(越来越多的科学家一直在研究很久以前的材料。他们正在拆开建筑碎片，阅读历史文献，希望了解它们是如何屹立数千年的。)”讲述了科学家研究为什么古代建筑能够持久。由此可推测出，第一段进行对比是为了引出接下来的话题。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice, beer and even urine (尿液).(这项研究发现了一份令人惊讶的旧建筑材料清单。它们包括树皮、火山灰、大米、啤酒甚至尿液。)”可知，科学家们发现了旧建筑材料中令人惊讶的成分。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The ancient material has an unusual power to repair itself. Exactly how is not yet clear, so scientists are starting to find reasons why.(这种古老的材料有一种不同寻常的自我修复能力。确切的原因尚不清楚，因此科学家们开始寻找原因。)”可知，古老的罗马材料能够自动修复的原因尚不清楚。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，根据文中的“structures”“materials”“modern concrete”“Roman concrete”等关键词和最后一段中的“Now, scientists think they have found an important reason why some Roman concrete has held up structures for thousands of years.(现在，科学家们认为他们已经找到了一些罗马混凝土支撑结构数千年的重要原因。)”可知，本文主要围绕古代建筑持久的原因展开，讲述了古代和现代建筑的持久性和建筑材料，由此可推测出，本文最有可能出自一篇建筑文章。故选C。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12：5分）
从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The vast majority of parents expect their children to grow up to be healthy, happy, and productive members of society. ____16____ If we don’t give parenting everything we’ve got, our kids will wind up unemployed, living in our basements, and there will be no one to blame but ourselves. That’s what I like to call the “perfect parent myth”.
The standards of perfection for parents these days are extremely high. Perfect parenting expectations begin with a drug free natural birth. Once our young are born we must breastfeed each baby for years. If we can’t breasted, we must at least feed on demand. ____17____ Let’s also not forget to organize our children’s days so they are engaged in educational pursuits in case they fall behind the curve (弯道). We must be involved in every aspect of our children’s schools. There is no free time for the perfect parent. ____18____
These standards are unreasonable. They’re also crazy. Parents can’t be perfect. Why Because we’re human and so are our children. ____19____They are predictable and when they are unruly we can shut them down. Parenting is nothing like that.
____20____But, by the parent being less than perfect, the child will need to adapt and develop skills to overcome little disappointments. There is flexibility and room for real-life mistakes and limitations to our parenting abilities.
A. We must make our own baby food.
B. They are pushing themselves too far.
C. Robots would be much easier to parent.
D. There is only unlimited devotion to our children.
E. A good enough parent meets the needs of their children.
F. Parents have no enough time to live up to these high standards.
G. To meet those goals parents are told that they must spare no effort.
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文，人们对于完美的父母有很多高标准，但作者认为父母没有时间去达到那些高标准，现实生活中的错误和养育孩子的能力是有弹性和空间的。
【16题详解】
根据前一句“The vast majority of parents expect their children to grow up to be healthy, happy, and productive members of society.(绝大多数父母希望他们的孩子成长为健康、快乐和对社会有贡献的成员)”并结合空后一句“If we don’t give parenting everything we’ve got, our kids will wind up unemployed, living in our basements, and there will be no one to blame but ourselves.(如果我们不尽一切努力养育孩子，我们的孩子最终会失业，住在我们的地下室里，那就只能怪我们自己了)”可知，父母对孩子有很多期望，如果孩子最后没有成功就只能怪父母，所以推测空处讲述父母为了让孩子成功应该奉献一切，G项“为了达到这些目标，父母们被告知必须不遗余力。”承上启下，G项中的these goals呼应前一句中“to be healthy, happy, and productive members of society”，故选G项。
【17题详解】
结合空前两句“Once our young are born we must breastfeed each baby for years. If we can’t breasted, we must at least feed on demand.(一旦我们的孩子出生，我们必须多年母乳喂养每个孩子。如果我们不能哺乳，我们至少得根据需要喂养)”可知，此处是讲述孩子喂养方面对父母的高标准，A项“我们必须自己做婴儿食品。”符合语境。故选A项。
【18题详解】
根据本段内容及空前一句“There is no free time for the perfect parent.(完美的父母是没有空闲时间的)”可知，完美父母的标准很苛刻，没有空闲时间，分析选项，D项“只有对我们的孩子无限的奉献。”符合语境，句式与空前一句一致，意义上形成对比，故选D项。
【19题详解】
空前“They are predictable and when they are unruly we can shut them down. Parenting is nothing like that(他们是可以预测的。当他们是不受控制的时候，我们可以关闭他们。养育子女无法比的上那个)”根据下文内容，在叙述机器人的优点，结合选项，C选项：机器人比养育子女更容易。且robots与下文they相呼应。使they指代明确。故选C。
【20题详解】
根据空后一句“But, by the parent being less than perfect, the child will need to adapt and develop skills to overcome little disappointments.(但是，如果父母不够完美，孩子将需要适应和发展技能，以克服小失望)”可知，空处与下文是转折关系，应是描述完美父母的情况，E项“一个好的父亲或母亲能够满足孩子的需要。”符合语境。故选E项。
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jen is a 39-year old community dancer with Down’s Syndrome(唐氏综合征). She is the founder of Dance Syndrome, a nonprofit organization that brings together ___21___ dancers and make them feel equal to everyone.
Dancing has always been in her veins. As a young girl, Jen seized every opportunity to dance with full ___22___ both in the morning and during her 10 minutes of ___23___ before bedtime. The dynamic workout would keep her ___24___ all day long.
Life hasn’t been straightforward for Jen. She was ___25___ by a number of dance clubs in primary school and encountered numerous ___26___ while pursuing her passion for dance. Despite these challenges, her ambition to share her love for dance and ___27___ disabled individuals in the art grew stronger.
After leaving school at 18, Jen spent over 10 years searching ___28___ for opportunities to be trained as a dance leader. Eventually, she had to give up and decided to try her own way, not knowing where it might lead!
Despite the ___29___, Dance Syndrome was established in 2009. Jen and her fellow disabled dance leaders took ____30____ of the charitable organization, working alongside non-disabled dance artists who helped them work more professionally.
Over the decade, Dance Syndrome has ____31____ thousands of disabled dancers, cultivating an environment where every person is recognized as equal, ____32____ and accepted for who they are. The year 2019 witnessed Jen ____33____ for the third time as a member of Shaw T rust’s Disability Power 100. She is a living proof that ____34____ can come from unexpected places and that disabled individuals can ____35____ society in extraordinary ways.
21. A. confusing B. disabled C. talented D. clumsy
22. A. energy B. fear C. speed D. courage
23. A. concentration B. imagination C. relaxation D. celebration
24. A. exhausted B. astonished C. motivated D. refreshed
25. A. held back B. left alone C. looked after D. turned down
26. A. consequences B. barriers C. friends D. experiences
27. A. discover B. employ C. engage D. entertain
28. A. in particular B. in return C. in vain D. in advance
29. A. frustration B. progress C. curiosity D. uncertainty
30. A. possession B. charge C. advantage D. control
31. A. supported B. praised C. paid D. added
32. A. valued B. envied C. united D. rewarded
33. A. regarded B. listed C. interviewed D. expected
34 A. inspiration B. friendship C. teamwork D. leadership
35. A. contribute to B. adapt to C. belong to D. live up to
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述患有唐氏综合症的Jen创建了非营利性社区舞蹈组织Dance Syndrome的故事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她是Dance Syndrome的创始人，这是一个非营利性组织，将残疾舞者聚集在一起，让他们感到与每个人平等。A. confusing令人困惑的；B. disabled残疾的；C. talented有天赋的；D. clumsy笨拙的。根据下文“Despite these challenges, her ambition to share her love for dance and ___7___ disabled individuals in the art grew stronger.”可知，Jen是将残疾舞者聚集在一起跳舞。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一个小女孩，Jen抓住每一个机会，在早上和睡前10分钟的放松中，都能精力充沛地跳舞。A. energy能量、精力；B. fear害怕；C. speed速度；D. courage勇气。根据上文“Dancing has always been in her veins.”可知，Jen非常喜欢跳舞，所以她应该是会抓住每一个机会精力充沛地跳舞。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：见第2题详解。A. concentration集中；B. imagination想象力；C. relaxation放松；D. celebration庆祝。根据下文“before bedtime”可知，睡觉前应该是放松的10分钟。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种充满活力锻炼会让她一整天精神抖擞。A. exhausted筋疲力尽的；B. astonished吃惊的；C. motivated有动力的；D. refreshed精神振奋的。根据上文“The dynamic workout”可知，充满活力的锻炼应该是会让她一整天精神抖擞。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她在小学时被许多舞蹈俱乐部拒绝，在追求舞蹈激情的过程中遇到了许多障碍。A. held back阻止；B. left alone单独留下；C. looked after照顾；D. turned down拒绝。根据下文“Despite these challenges”可知，Jen遇到了许多挑战，所以她应该是被许多舞蹈俱乐部拒绝过。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：见第5题详解。A. consequences结果；B. barriers障碍；C. friends朋友；D. experiences经历。根据下文“Despite these challenges”可知，Jen应该是遇到了许多的障碍。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临这些挑战，但她分享对舞蹈的热爱并让残疾人参与艺术的抱负越来越大。A. discover发现；B. employ雇佣；C. engage参与；D. entertain娱乐。根据上文“She is the founder of Dance Syndrome, a nonprofit organization that brings together ___1___ dancers and make them feel equal to everyone.”可知，Jen是想让残疾人参与到艺术中来。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：18岁离开学校后，Jen花了10多年的时间寻找成为舞蹈领队的机会，但一切都是徒劳。A. in particular尤其；B. in return作为回报；C. in vain徒劳；D. in advance提前。根据下文“Eventually, she had to give up”可知，Jen花了10多年的时间也没有寻找到成为舞蹈领队的机会。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管存在不确定性，Dance Syndrome还是在2009年成立。A. frustration沮丧；B. progress进步；C. curiosity好奇心；D. uncertainty不确定。根据上文“Despite”可知，文章上下文是转折的关系，所以应该是尽管她自己也不确定是否能成功，还是建立了残疾人舞蹈队Dance Syndrome。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Jen和她的残疾舞蹈领导者负责这个慈善组织，与帮助她们更专业地工作的非残疾舞蹈艺术家一起工作。A. possession拥有；B. charge管理；C. advantage优势；D. control控制。根据上文“Dance Syndrome was established in 2009.”可知，Jen建立了Dance Syndrome，所以她需要自己负责管理工作。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的十年里，Dance Syndrome支持了数千名残疾舞者，创造了一个让每个人都被平等对待、被重视和被接受的环境。A. supported支持；B. praised表扬；C. paid付款；D. added添加。根据下文“cultivating an environment where every person is recognized as equal, ___12___ and accepted for who they are.”可知，在过去的十年里，Dance Syndrome支持了数千名残疾舞者。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：见第11题详解。A. valued重视；B. envied妒忌；C. united团结；D. rewarded奖励。根据上文“where every person is recognized as equal”可知，在Dance Syndrome，每个人都是平等的，所以他们应该是会被重视和接受。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2019年，Jen第三次被列为Shaw Trust残疾力量100强的成员。A. regarded认为；B. listed列入表格；C. interviewed采访；D. expected期待。根据下文“as a member of Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100”可知，Jen应该是在Shaw Trust残疾力量100强的成员之列。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她生动地证明了领导力可以来自意想不到的地方，残疾人可以以非凡的方式为社会做出贡献。A. inspiration灵感；B. friendship友谊；C. teamwork合作；D. leadership领导力。根据上文“Jen and her fellow disabled dance leaders took ___10___ of the charitable organization, working alongside non-disabled dance artists who helped them work more professionally.”可知，Jen是Dance Syndrome的管理者，所以是有领导力的。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：见第14题详解。A. contribute to对……做出贡献；B. adapt to适应；C. belong to属于；D. live up to不辜负。根据下文“society in extraordinary ways”可知，这里是指她们以非凡的方式为社会做出贡献。故选A。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Torch festival of the Ethnic minority
The Torch Festival, the grandest festival of the Yi people, is held around the 24th day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar. The Yi people think fire possesses a superhuman power_____36_____can drive away evil and frighten off ghosts. They have_____37_____a special relationship with fire that they call themselves the “fire nationality”.
During the festival, torches, 20-30cm _____38_____diameter, a replaced upright in front of houses. At the entrance to the villages, a grand “torch tower”, standing more than 20 metres high and_____39_____(make) of pine branches and dry firewood,_____40_____.(decorate) with fresh flowers and fruits.
At last, with expectation and wishes_____41_____(come) the long-awaited moment. After dinner, as darkness casts its shadow, young and old,_____42_____(dress) in their most ceremonial and splendid costumes decorated with sparkling ornaments, rush_____43_____(excite) to the “torch tower” square. Cheers and screams of delight burst from the crowd, while the soaring flames brighten the darkness of the night and warm everyone present at the scene.
On such a brilliant and marvelous night, the_____44_____(participate) are overjoyed by the grand spectacle and the atmosphere of celebration. Young men and women sing and dance hand in hand around the bonfire________45________(express) their gratitude for a life of plenty and good wishes for the coming year.
【答案】36. that##which
37. such 38. in
39. made 40. is decorated
41. comes 42. dressed
43. excitedly
44. participants
45. to express
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍少数民族火把节。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：彝族认为火具有驱邪驱鬼的神力。此处a superhuman power是先行词，指物，在后面的限制性定语从句中作主语，定语从句由关系代词that/which引导。故填that/which。
【37题详解】
考查结果状语从句。句意：他们与火有着如此特殊的关系，他们称自己为“火族”。根据句中a special relationship，可知由such修饰，且such与后面的that构成结果状语从句，such…that…意为“如此……以致于……”。故填such。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：节日期间，直径20-30厘米的火炬被替换为房屋前的立柱 。表示“在直径上”用介词in。故填in。
【39题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：在村庄的入口处，有一座高大的“火炬塔”，高20多米，由松枝和干木柴制成，上面装饰着鲜花和水果。设空处与a grand “torch tower”之间是被动关系，用过去分词。故填made。
【40题详解】
考查一般现在时的被动语态和主谓一致。句意：在村庄的入口处，有一座高大的“火炬塔”，高20多米，由松枝和干木柴制成，上面装饰着鲜花和水果。该句在描述一个客观事实，且句子主语a grand “torch tower”为第三人称单数，和谓语动词decorate之间是被动关系，是一般现在时的被动语态。故填is decorated。
【41题详解】
考查一般现在时。句意：最后，带着期待和祝福，期待已久的时刻到来了。该句是全部倒装，在描述一个客观事实，句子用一般现在时，且主语是单数第三人称形式，所以谓语动词用动词的第三人称单数形式。故填comes。
【42题详解】
考查过去分词作后置定语。句意：晚饭后，夜幕降临，老老少少穿着最隆重、最华丽的服装，装饰着闪闪发光的饰品，兴奋地涌向“火炬塔”广场。固定短语：be dressed in“穿着……，戴着……”，此处是形容词短语作后置定语。故填dressed。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：晚饭后，夜幕降临，老老少少穿着最隆重、最华丽的服装，装饰着闪闪发光的饰品，兴奋地涌向“火炬塔”广场。此处是副词修饰动词rush。故填excitedly。
【44题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：在这样一个辉煌而奇妙的夜晚，参加者为这壮观的场面和庆祝的气氛而欣喜若狂。此处用名词复数作主语。故填participants。
【45题详解】
考查不定式作目的状语。句意：青年男女手拉手围着篝火唱歌跳舞，以表达他们对丰饶生活的感激之情和对来年的美好祝愿。此处是动词不定式作目的状语。故填to express。
第三节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分）
46. In __________ (结论), parents have to chance some of their beliefs about how children should be raised.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】conclusion
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：总而言之，父母不得不改变一些关于如何抚养孩子的观念。根据汉语提示可推出是名词conclusion作宾语，固定短语in conclusion“总而言之”，故填conclusion。
47. He has demonstrated a strong __________ (偏爱) for wearing running shoes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】preference
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他表现出对穿跑鞋的强烈偏爱。strong是形容词，修饰名词，“偏爱”的名词是preference，空前有a，空格处用单数，故填preference。
48. _______(创立)in 1935 in Ohio, Alcholics Anonymous is now a world-wide organization. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】Founded
【解析】
【详解】考查过去分词。句意：1935年在俄亥俄州成立的戒酒匿名会现在是一个全球性的组织。分析句子结构，本句是一个简单句，句子的谓语为is，所以空处应用非谓语动词。根据汉语提示，这里应用及物动词found，和逻辑主语Alcoholics Anonymous之间是动宾关系，且这里表示已完成，所以应用过去分词，作状语。故填Founded。
49. These machines are __________ (不断地) updated by improving the design of the computers. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】constantly
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：这些机器通过改进计算机的设计而不断更新。结合“updated”可知，“不断地”应用副词constantly，侧重描述某个行为或特征频繁且持续进行，作修饰动词的状语。故填constantly。
50. The details of today’s flights are __________ (显示，展示) on the monitor. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】displayed
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：今天航班的详细情况显示在显示器上。“显示，展示”应用动词display，侧重有意识地告知他人信息，且display和主语The details of today’s flights之间是被动关系，需用被动语态，display应用过去分词的形式。故填displayed。
51. Do you have a passion for software development that can fully realize your __________ (潜力) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】potential
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：你是否对能充分发挥你的潜力的软件开发充满热情？“潜力”应用名词potential，为不可数名词，作realize的宾语，表示“实现潜力”。故填potential。
52. If you hold the line, I’ll see if she is __________ (有空的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】available
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：请稍等，我看看她是否有空。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词available，作表语。故填available。
53. If you want to improve your situation you must __________ (采取) a positive mental attitude. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】adopt
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：如果你想改善你的处境，你必须采取积极的心态。结合“a positive mental attitude”可知，“采取”应用动词adopt，表示“采取积极的心态”，且空前有情态动词must，adopt应用原形。故填adopt。
54. Information must be stored so that it is __________ (安全的) from accidental deletion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】secure
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：信息必须储存起来，以免被意外删除。结合“from accidental deletion”可知，“安全的”应用形容词secure，侧重由于环境等因素而使人产生的安全感，含可以不必担心或害怕的意味，作句子的表语。故填secure。
55. He stood on tiptoe, __________ (伸展) as high as he could. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】stretching
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：他踮起脚尖，尽量伸直身体。结合“as high as he could”可知，“伸展”应用动词stretch，且句子主干成分完整，空处的行为和谓语行为同时发生，空处作伴随状语，stretch和he逻辑上是主动关系，应用stretch的现在分词形式。故填stretching。
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
56. 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。
Ollie Simmons was good at maths, but Ruby Riley wasn’t. Well, Ruby didn’t think she was. She sat next to Ollie and so she just copied him. This was the best way she had found to do maths and she didn’t have to think at all.
One day the teacher said, “We will be having a maths test after lunch.” Ruby felt there were butterflies in the stomach. “Can I copy off you ” she whispered to Ollie. Ollie thought for a minute. “What will you give me ” he whispered back. Ruby showed Ollie a stone she had. It was round and smooth and the colour of the sea. “OK!” he said, “Give me the stone, and then you can copy my answers.” Ollie got full marks in the maths test and so did Ruby. Their names went on the top of the maths champion chart.
Every week there was a maths test and every week Ollie and Ruby got full marks together. Ollie had to share the top place with Ruby, but it was worth it. He had a torch, a key chain, a golf ball and a gift box!
One day, there was a maths test again. This time, Ruby picked a watch, thinking everything would go as usual—Ollie would let her copy and they would be on the top of the chart together again. But she was wrong. The headmaster came into Ruby’s class. “I want to see Ollie Simmons,” she said. Ollie was gone for a long time. Then the door opened. It was the headmaster again. “Ruby Riley,” she said, “Come with me, please.” Ruby felt like a bird in a cage—there was no way to escape. The headmaster told Ruby that every lunchtime for five weeks she had to do maths. “You have to learn to think for yourself,” she said. “And Ollie has to learn a lesson, too. He’s going to teach you.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hanging her head down, Ruby felt so regretful for getting Ollie into trouble.
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Ollie proved to be a good teacher for Ruby.
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【答案】参考范文
Hanging her head down, Ruby felt so regretful for getting Ollie into trouble. She realized it was her fault that put them into such a shameful situation. “I am so sorry that I’d like to make a sincere apology to you.” Ruby said to Ollie with tears rolling down her cheeks. Hearing this, Ollie felt ashamed with his cheeks burning and said, “I should also take the responsibility for the matter. To make up for this fault, I will try my best to help you.” Ruby wiped her tears and was determined to spare no effort to learn maths with Ollie.
Ollie proved to be a good teacher for Ruby. He was always ready to help whenever Ruby met with difficulties. As time went by, with the assistance of Ollie, Ruby gradually made great progress in maths. Eventually, they both got full marks in the final examination once again. The headmaster praised them for the progress they had made. It was at the moment that they really felt proud of themselves. What an unforgettable and meaningful experience, which taught them a lesson of honesty and true friendship.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Ruby请求同桌Ollie在数学考试时让自己抄袭，并答应Ollie送他礼物，因此两人每周数学测验都获得了满分。校长发现他们考试抄袭这件事后，要求Ruby连续五周在午餐时间学习数学，并让Ollie帮助她。最终两人都凭借努力考取了满分也领悟了友谊的真谛。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Ruby低着头，很后悔给Ollie惹了麻烦”可知，第一段可描写Ruby道歉以及决心弥补。
②由第二段首句内容“Ollie是Ruby的好老师”可知，第二段可描写Ruby在Ollie的帮助下，数学取得进步，最后两人都得了满分。
2.续写线索：Ruby后悔——Ruby羞愧——Ruby决心改变——Ollie帮助Ruby——两人获得满分——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
道歉：make an apology/apologize
努力：spare no effort to /try one’s best to/ do one’s utmost
意识到：realize/be aware of
情绪类
真诚：sincere /heartfelt
难忘：unforgettable /memorable
【点睛】[高分句型1] I am so sorry that I’d like to make a sincere apology to you. (运用了结果状语从句)
[高分句型2] What an unforgettable and meaningful experience, which taught them a lesson of honesty and true friendship. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
