2023～2024学年度第一学期期末校际联考试题
高二英语
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，务必将答题卡上密封线内的各项目填写清楚。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the woman do next
A. Help the man carry books.
B. Hand out the books.
C. Buy some books.
2. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Retake a course next term.
B. Help her study in the library.
C. Admit his mistake to his teacher.
3. What will the man do after he gets home
A. Buy the woman a new table.
B. Help to move a new table.
C. Borrow a table from the woman.
4. Where does the conversation probably happen
A. In a meeting room. B. In the bank. C. In the street.
5. What time is it now
A. 8:20. B. 8:10. C. 8:50.
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三个选项中选最佳选项。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5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman look sad
A She can’t make progress in dancing.
B. She has failed her law exam.
C. Her father doesn’t allow her to be a dancer.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A Hold on to her dream.
B. Listen to her father.
C. Try to understand her father.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman order at last
A. A hot dog. B. A beef sandwich. C. Chicken.
9. How much should the woman pay
A. $13. B. $6. C. $16.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Making a training plan.
B. Doing some exercise.
C. Attending a sports meeting.
11. How long will the first period of the exercise last
A. Four weeks. B. Two weeks. C. Six weeks.
12 Which sport does the man plan to practice on Wednesday
A. Swimming. B. Cycling. C. Running.
13. How does the man find the second period of the exercise at first
A. Easy. B. Interesting. C. Stressful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman worried about
A. The limited time for the presentation.
B. The popularity of the topic.
C. The amount of information to prepare.
15. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. The importance of bees.
B. Ways of helping bees.
C. Problems affecting bees today.
16. What is Mr. Lee
A. An assistant. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.
17. What’s advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Videos. B. An introduction. C. Photos.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题
18. Whom is the speech aimed at
A. College students. B. Future researchers. C. Company employees.
19. Why does the speaker give the speech
A. To enable the listeners to get better salaries.
B. To teach the listeners how to work hard.
C. To prepare the listeners to get better jobs.
20. How many tips does the speaker give
A. Four. B. Three. C. Six.
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Summer Courses for Students in 2024
Welcome to the UK’s Top-Ranked Multi-Campus. Summer School, we will provide an outstanding summer experience in a multi-national fun and secure setting. As students, you will have the opportunity to study a wide range of stimulating courses with like-minded people in famous academic environments.
Course 1: General English
Time: June 11 to July 2
Instructor: Leah Roesch
Our creative and student-centered lessons will help you improve your all-round ability in English. By engaging in interesting and stimulating tasks, projects and activities, you are challenged to activate your language knowledge and further develop your social skills.
Course 2: Introduction to Leadership
Time: July 19 to August 1
Instructor: Christina DePasquale
We explore the foundations and qualities that will make each of you become effective leaders. During this exciting two-week programme, we do research on well-known historical leadership figures and the characteristics that made them successful.
Course 3: Introduction to STEM
Time: June 21 to July 3
Instructor: Edith Freni
What could be better than building your English while arousing your passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics Students who study STEM have the unique chance to study at a school that is frequently shortlisted as the best public school in the United Kingdom.
Course 4: Future Engineers
Time: June 15 to June 28
Instructor: Marshall Duke
Are you passionate about science, mathematics and physics Do you want to learn how to bring them together to solve real world challenges With the course, your theoretical knowledge will be stretched and enhanced, creating the groundwork for a fantastic career in engineering.
1. Whose course should you choose to improve your communicative competence
A. Edith Freni’s. B. Christina DePasquale’s.
C. Leah Roesch’s. D. Marshall Duke’s.
2. What can you do in Course 2
A. Meet leadership figures.
B. Know about historical leadership figures.
C. Become successful engineers.
D. Explore language characteristics.
3. What do Course 3 and Course 4 have in common
A. They have the same duration.
B. They introduce public English teaching.
C. They cover literary theoretical knowledge.
D. They focus on science.
B
For the creatively minded, snow represents a large blank canvas (空白画布) for art. But often, it’s limited to snowmen or other snow statues. Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched bined with light and shadow, his artistic designs can only be fully appreciated when viewed from above.
Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby.
“It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to seek pleasure…”
“I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation, he said of his first ever creation that he looked down on from a ski lift.
To create this work, Beck stepped his way through the snow using only snowshoes and a ski pole for measurement with nothing else but the image of a design idea in his head. It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex, Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first.
Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared.
“Most of the time I had been doing failed careers, and people around me are asking what’s the quickest way of getting rid of this person,” Beck said. “And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society.”
4. Where does Simon Beck create art
A. On maps. B. On mountains. C. On snowfields. D. On soccer fields.
5. Why did Beck create his first drawing
A. To prove his talent. B. To have fun.
C. To entertain the skiers. D. To develop a new hobby.
6. What contributed lo Beck’s art creation
A. His experience of making maps. B. His passion for skiing.
C. His competitive nature. D. His dream to be an artist.
7. In which column of the newspaper can we read the passage
A. Travel. B. Sports. C. Geography. D. Art.
C
I was born in a poor community on the north side of Boston, US, raised by a single mother who didn’t finish 3rd grade, lived each day on food stamps and attended what the media called “the most dysfunctional (功能失调的) public school district”. Not many people expected much of me, so I had to expect.
On my 13th birthday, I bought a poster of Harvard to hang in my room. Being at Harvard became what I dreamt about. Even if my electricity was cut off, I still woke up at 5:30, because I knew that my poster of Harvard was still hanging only two feet away from me.
Reminding myself of my goal each day made it easy to say no to the same choices I saw my peers making, because those paths wouldn’t have had me closer to my goal. Being poor could not take away my power to decide what I choose to do with my day. The poster gave me the courage to send emails to about 50 Harvard students to ask for feedback on my application essays; it gave me the energy to study just one more hour on my SATs when my friends were asleep; and it gave me the determination to submit just one more scholarship application when 180 others had already turned me down.
Every day, I could feel myself getting closer and closer to my goal as my writing got better, my SAT score increased, and my scholarship checks started coming in. Finally, an email arrived from Harvard. The first word was “Congratulations!” A month later, Harvard flew me up to visit the campus where for the first time I stepped onto my dreaming land.
Who you are today is the result of the decisions you made yesterday, and who you will be tomorrow will be the result of the choices you make today. Who do you want to be tomorrow
8. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A. All people expected too much of him.
B. He grew up in a happy family.
C. He accepted the greatest education.
D. He had high expectation of himself.
9. What efforts did the author make to achieve his goal
A. He spent more time preparing for the exams.
B. He learnt from his peers from time to time.
C. He often wrote feedbacks on others’ essays.
D. He turned to his teacher when facing problems.
10. Which can best describe the author’s character
A. Intelligent and humorous. B. Generous and selfless.
C. Determined and hardworking. D. Courageous and friendly.
11. Which of the following can be the main idea of the text
A. Failure is the mother of success.
B. Perseverance can help realize your dream.
C. Easier said than done.
D. It’s never too late to study.
D
“Do you have Wi-Fi ” It’s my most-asked question when visiting new cities. Nowadays, having access to Wi-Fi is essential if you plan on making the most of any trip abroad. But far too often I spend 5 for a tiny cup of coffee just to use a cafe’s Wi-Fi and charging port. Replacing this costly exchange with their interpretation of a city center, the designer of Kuube, a Hungarian startup, has created a smart bench equipped with all the necessities that a modern-day traveler might need to comfortably move through any city.
Kuube’s smart bench comes in three sizes. All come with USB ports, wireless chargers, and a Wi-Fi hotspot function-free for everyone. All three smart benches charge up thanks to solar panels, which makes them easily movable.
First comes KuubeECO, the smallest of the three smart benches. It’s a three-seater that comes equipped with two USB ports and one wireless charger. It has unlimited Internet access thanks to its Wi-Fi hotspot. The bench with one display screen continuously monitors its environment, such as changes in UV levels or air pressure — displaying them on its monitor for those interested. Then comes KuubeNANO, the middle that can seat up to four people and comes with all the same offerings as KuubeECO. And finally comes the largest option, KuubePLUS. This smart bench offer more of a group, or family seating style and can accommodate up to eight people. It offers four charging options and two display screens.
The three smart benches all have an aluminum chassis (铅制底座) that’s recyclable and are made from natural ash wood for the seating sections. Kuube is clearly a sustainability-focused startup that’s combining design and technology to make cities and parks friendlier to everyone.
12. What does the author think of buying coffee to access Wi-Fi
A. Enjoyable. B. Expensive. C. Time-consuming. D. Out of date.
13. Which of the following can describe the smart benches
A. They are designed specifically for young people.
B. They offer limited Internet access for now.
C. They charge little for charging phones.
D. They are eco-friendly and mobile.
14. What can KuubeNANO provide
A. Two display screens. B. Seats for eight people.
C. Two USB ports. D. Four wireless chargers.
15. What does the underlined word “It” refer to
A. KuubePLUS. B. A screen. C. KuubeECO. D. A café.
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。
Laughing is good for us. ____16____
Lower blood pressure
Laughing involves taking quick deep breaths and then exhalations at intervals which stimulates blood flow. A study shows that blood pressure that increases and then decreases becomes lower than it is before the laugh.
____17____
If you are feeling aching, turn on your favorite comedy. A good laugh from the heart offers relief to those who suffer from pain. With humor therapy, laughter yoga, plus your own favorite comedy to watch, laughing may be the most fun form of medicine!
Provide a workout
When you laugh, especially from the belly (腹部), you are using many muscles. Along with laughter comes increased breathing which, in turn, sends blood that has been enriched with oxygen to the brain and throughout the body. This natural form of exercise even burns calories. ____18____ You could burn 10 to 40 calories after 10 to 15 minutes of laughing!
Laughing uplifts you
The act of laughing is something to increase those feel-good hormones called endorphins. These endorphins make people feel uplifted. ____19____ Besides, you will enjoy increased brain activity plus cognitive functioning.
Strengthen your immune system
Aside from eating a healthy diet and taking vitamins, a good dose of laughter is important. ____20____ A regular dose of laughter therapy can help improve the immune system and contribute to overall well-being.
A. Natural pain killer.
B. So laugh aloud every second.
C. Laughing helps make friends.
D. Add laughter to your exercise routine.
E. Here are five healthful benefits that may inspire you to laugh every day.
F. When you have a good laugh, you will have fun and feel good.
G. Research shows that laughter therapy positively affects the immune system.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Louis Tewanima seemed born to run. Like other Hopi people in the late 19th century, Louis ran for his mental and ____21____ well-being.
In 1907, Louis ____22____ himself riding on one of the locomotives (火车头) that had amazed him as a boy. With no ____23____ of the English language, he headed east to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania to learn English.
The ____24____ in Pennsylvania was much colder. He missed his family and his way of life. He turned to something ____25____, running. He’d seen the school’s track team practice, so he approached the coach, Warner, and ____26____ if he could run for him.
After watching Louis run, Warner ____27____ realized Louis had talent. Warner coached him on applying his stamina (耐力) and ____28____ to track and field. It wasn’t long before medals, and ____29____ filled Louis’s room at the Carlisle school, and he became a celebrity in distance ____30____ in America. Even when he ____31____ difficulties, Louis prevailed (战胜). He once missed his train to a ____32____ in Harrisburg. Instead of calling it a loss, he ran 18 miles to the event, arriving on time. He ____33____ to compete in the two-mile race, and he ____34____ first!
In 1908, Louis entered his first Olympic, and placed ninth in the marathon. Four years later, he ____35____ in the 1912 Summer Olympic in Stockholm, Sweden. This time, he ran the 10,000-metre race and finished in second place.
21. A. unique B. physical C. dusty D. humble
22. A. found B. forgot C. expanded D. warned
23. A. trouble B. vision C. knowledge D. motion
24. A. reform B. virtue C. craft D. weather
25. A. minimum B. boring C. terrible D. familiar
26. A. approved B. asked C. answered D. replied
27. A. hardly B. unluckily C. immediately D. seriously
28. A. strength B. shadow C. context D. failure
29. A. peppers B. elements C. prizes D. materials
30 A. swimming B. running C. climbing D. shooting
31. A. paid for B. gave up C. looked after D. got into
32. A. station B. meeting C. race D. castle
33. A. ordered B. refused C. imagined D. continued
34. A. selected B. delivered C. finished D. explained
35. A. competed B. volunteered C. measured D. read
第二节 语法填空（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。
Camellias (山茶花) are available in a great range of colors — red, pink, white and mixed colors. For the longest time, the golden camellias lived in a valley ____36____ was unknown to the outside world.
In the 1960s, Chinese scientists ____37____ (announce) their discovery of the golden camellias. It was an ____38____ (amaze) announcement for the international gardening community. Also, the discovery made ____39____ achievable to create yellow camellias, though creating a new kind of golden camellia was not very easy.
Unfortunately, in the past, golden camellias ____40____ (cut) down in large numbers because locals needed the limited land space for farming. In 1986, a nature reserve was built in a mountain valley from 200 to 500 ____41____ (meter) above sea level, so the camellias could be well protected. Years ago, Huang Zainian ____42____ his brothers took up the work. In the past 10 years, the Huang brothers have made a great contribution in ____43____ (protect) the camellias. Even in hard times they didn’t cut down any golden camellias.
Year after year, the Huang brothers spent much time working and eventually made their hard work pay ____44____. Now the golden camellia is ____45____ city flower of the city, Fangchenggang. And life for the Huang brothers is greatly improved by planting golden camellias.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，负责你校英文经典阅读书评写作比赛（Writing Competition of English Classics Book Review）的评审工作，请你给外教Josh写一封邮件邀请他担任评委。
内容包括：1. 比赛介绍；2. 评比要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Josh,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Callie was a high school student. Because of her parents’ business, her family moved from London to Los Angeles, where she grew up.
Living in a quiet and warm community with her parents, Callie was very interested in various volunteer activities in the community, and almost no one in the community didn’t know her.
On a sunny afternoon, Callie was reading a poem when she heard a soft knock. She stood up at once and opened the door. Her favourite neighbor, Mrs. Baker, stood outside the door.
“I need your help, Callie,” Mrs. Baker said, “and do you know the empty lot (场地) down the street ” Callie nodded, smiling. “The place is a mess, covered with trash. The city is letting us use the lot as a community garden, “she explained.” We need help to clean up the lot on Saturday. “Sure, Mrs. Baker!” Callie said cheerfully. “I just have nothing to do this Saturday. I will be happy to help you!” Mrs. Baker looked pleased and said, “Thanks, Callie. We want to get the garden planted before summer. By then, adults and children in our community will have had a good place to go.”
At school the next morning, Callie’s close friend Tamara was waiting for her by their classroom, who had a surprise for her. Tamara said, “My mom bought tickets to Fun World this Saturday. She has an extra one for you!” The girls had been waiting for months for the amusement park (游乐场) to reopen.
Callie sighed and worried over how to choose for the rest of the day. Her mother noticed her mood (情绪) when she arrived home. “Did something go wrong at school ” her mother asked.
Callie explained her problem. “What should I do, Mom ” Callie asked. “I know you want to go with Tamara and also want to help Mrs. Baker. Think carefully about your choice, and you need to make your own decision. But I know you will do what is best,” her mother answered.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Paragraph 1:
Callie spent the evening thinking about her decision.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
On Saturday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot and behind Mrs. Baker stood Tamara.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
听力答案：1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. B2023～2024学年度第一学期期末校际联考试题
高二英语
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，务必将答题卡上密封线内的各项目填写清楚。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the woman do next
A. Help the man carry books.
B. Hand out the books.
C. Buy some books.
2. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Retake a course next term.
B. Help her study in the library.
C. Admit his mistake to his teacher.
3. What will the man do after he gets home
A. Buy the woman a new table.
B. Help to move a new table.
C. Borrow a table from the woman.
4. Where does the conversation probably happen
A. In a meeting room. B. In the bank. C. In the street.
5. What time is it now
A. 8:20. B. 8:10. C. 8:50.
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三个选项中选最佳选项。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5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman look sad
A. She can’t make progress in dancing.
B. She has failed her law exam.
C. Her father doesn’t allow her to be a dancer.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Hold on to her dream.
B. Listen to her father.
C. Try to understand her father.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman order at last
A. A hot dog. B. A beef sandwich. C. Chicken.
9. How much should the woman pay
A. $13. B. $6. C. $16.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Making a training plan.
B. Doing some exercise.
C. Attending a sports meeting.
11. How long will the first period of the exercise last
A. Four weeks. B. Two weeks. C. Six weeks.
12. Which sport does the man plan to practice on Wednesday
A. Swimming. B. Cycling. C. Running.
13. How does the man find the second period of the exercise at first
A. Easy. B. Interesting. C. Stressful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman worried about
A. The limited time for the presentation.
B. The popularity of the topic.
C. The amount of information to prepare.
15. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. The importance of bees.
B. Ways of helping bees.
C. Problems affecting bees today.
16. What is Mr. Lee
A. An assistant. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.
17. What’s advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Videos. B. An introduction. C. Photos.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题
18. Whom is the speech aimed at
A. College students. B. Future researchers. C. Company employees.
19. Why does the speaker give the speech
A. To enable the listeners to get better salaries.
B. To teach the listeners how to work hard.
C. To prepare the listeners to get better jobs.
20 How many tips does the speaker give
A. Four. B. Three. C. Six.
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Summer Courses for Students in 2024
Welcome to the UK’s Top-Ranked Multi-Campus. Summer School, we will provide an outstanding summer experience in a multi-national fun and secure setting. As students, you will have the opportunity to study a wide range of stimulating courses with like-minded people in famous academic environments.
Course 1: General English
Time: June 11 to July 2
Instructor: Leah Roesch
Our creative and student-centered lessons will help you improve your all-round ability in English. By engaging in interesting and stimulating tasks, projects and activities, you are challenged to activate your language knowledge and further develop your social skills.
Course 2: Introduction to Leadership
Time: July 19 to August 1
Instructor: Christina DePasquale
We explore the foundations and qualities that will make each of you become effective leaders. During this exciting two-week programme, we do research on well-known historical leadership figures and the characteristics that made them successful.
Course 3: Introduction to STEM
Time: June 21 to July 3
Instructor: Edith Freni
What could be better than building your English while arousing your passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics Students who study STEM have the unique chance to study at a school that is frequently shortlisted as the best public school in the United Kingdom.
Course 4: Future Engineers
Time: June 15 to June 28
Instructor: Marshall Duke
Are you passionate about science, mathematics and physics Do you want to learn how to bring them together to solve real world challenges With the course, your theoretical knowledge will be stretched and enhanced, creating the groundwork for a fantastic career in engineering.
1. Whose course should you choose to improve your communicative competence
A. Edith Freni’s. B. Christina DePasquale’s.
C. Leah Roesch’s. D. Marshall Duke’s.
2. What can you do in Course 2
A. Meet leadership figures.
B. Know about historical leadership figures.
C. Become successful engineers.
D. Explore language characteristics.
3. What do Course 3 and Course 4 have in common
A. They have the same duration.
B. They introduce public English teaching.
C. They cover literary theoretical knowledge.
D. They focus on science.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了2024年适合学生暑期的四个课程。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Course 1: General English部分中“By engaging in interesting and stimulating tasks, projects and activities, you are challenged to activate your language knowledge and further develop your social skills.(通过参与有趣和刺激的任务、项目和活动，你可以激活你的语言知识，进一步发展你的社交技能。)”以及“Instructor: Leah Roesch(导师：Leah Roesch)”可知，参加Leah Roesch的General English课程，可以提高你的交际能力。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Course 2: Introduction to Leadership部分中“During this exciting two-week programme, we do research on well-known historical leadership figures and the characteristics that made them successful.(在这个激动人心的两周课程中，我们对历史上著名的领导人物以及使他们成功的特点进行研究。)”可知，在第二个课程中可以对历史上著名的领导人物以及他们的特点进行了解和研究，即了解历史领导人物。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Course 3: Introduction to STEM部分中“What could be better than building your English while arousing your passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (还有什么能比在提高英语水平的同时激发你对科学、技术、工程和数学的热情更好的呢？)”以及Course 4: Future Engineers部分中“ Are you passionate about science, mathematics and physics ( 你对科学，数学和物理有热情吗 )”以及“With the course, your theoretical knowledge will be stretched and enhanced, creating the groundwork for a fantastic career in engineering.(通过本课程，您的理论知识将得到拓展和增强，为您在工程领域的出色职业生涯奠定基础。)”可知，课程3和课程4都专注于科学。故选D。
B
For the creatively minded, snow represents a large blank canvas (空白画布) for art. But often, it’s limited to snowmen or other snow statues. Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched bined with light and shadow, his artistic designs can only be fully appreciated when viewed from above.
Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby.
“It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to seek pleasure…”
“I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation, he said of his first ever creation that he looked down on from a ski lift.
To create this work, Beck stepped his way through the snow using only snowshoes and a ski pole for measurement with nothing else but the image of a design idea in his head. It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex, Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first.
Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared.
“Most of the time I had been doing failed careers, and people around me are asking what’s the quickest way of getting rid of this person,” Beck said. “And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society.”
4. Where does Simon Beck create art
A. On maps. B. On mountains. C. On snowfields. D. On soccer fields.
5. Why did Beck create his first drawing
A. To prove his talent. B. To have fun.
C. To entertain the skiers. D. To develop a new hobby.
6. What contributed lo Beck’s art creation
A. His experience of making maps. B. His passion for skiing.
C. His competitive nature. D. His dream to be an artist.
7. In which column of the newspaper can we read the passage
A. Travel. B. Sports. C. Geography. D. Art.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了艺术家Simon Beck在雪地上创作巨幅几何画的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow.(他通过步行穿过足球场大小、覆盖着未受破坏的雪的区域，创作了大型陆地艺术)”可知，他是在雪地上创作艺术画作的。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段 “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to seek pleasure…(一天滑雪后，我决定在雪地上画一幅画来寻求乐趣……)”可知，Simon Beck一开始是为了找点乐子才在雪地上画画的。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby.( 59岁的贝克曾是一名地图绘制师，后来成为一名雪景艺术家，这要归功于他在晚年决定追求自己的爱好)”和第四段“It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience.(由于他以前的工作经验，这一点也不具有挑战性)”可知，Beck以前是一位地图制作者，由于他以前的工作经验，在雪地上画画一点也不具有挑战性。由此可推断，他之前制作地图的经验有助于他的艺术创作。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow.(西蒙·贝克有不同的想法，在十年的时间里，他在雪地艺术领域为自己开辟了一条道路。他通过步行穿过足球场大小、覆盖着未受破坏的雪的区域，创作了大型陆地艺术)”结合文章主要讲述了艺术家Simon Beck在雪地上创作巨幅几何画的故事。可推知，文章选自“艺术”部分。故选D。
C
I was born in a poor community on the north side of Boston, US, raised by a single mother who didn’t finish 3rd grade, lived each day on food stamps and attended what the media called “the most dysfunctional (功能失调的) public school district”. Not many people expected much of me, so I had to expect.
On my 13th birthday, I bought a poster of Harvard to hang in my room. Being at Harvard became what I dreamt about. Even if my electricity was cut off, I still woke up at 5:30, because I knew that my poster of Harvard was still hanging only two feet away from me.
Reminding myself of my goal each day made it easy to say no to the same choices I saw my peers making, because those paths wouldn’t have had me closer to my goal. Being poor could not take away my power to decide what I choose to do with my day. The poster gave me the courage to send emails to about 50 Harvard students to ask for feedback on my application essays; it gave me the energy to study just one more hour on my SATs when my friends were asleep; and it gave me the determination to submit just one more scholarship application when 180 others had already turned me down.
Every day, I could feel myself getting closer and closer to my goal as my writing got better, my SAT score increased, and my scholarship checks started coming in. Finally, an email arrived from Harvard. The first word was “Congratulations!” A month later, Harvard flew me up to visit the campus where for the first time I stepped onto my dreaming land.
Who you are today is the result of the decisions you made yesterday, and who you will be tomorrow will be the result of the choices you make today. Who do you want to be tomorrow
8. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A. All people expected too much of him.
B. He grew up in a happy family.
C. He accepted the greatest education.
D. He had high expectation of himself.
9. What efforts did the author make to achieve his goal
A. He spent more time preparing for the exams.
B. He learnt from his peers from time to time.
C. He often wrote feedbacks on others’ essays.
D. He turned to his teacher when facing problems.
10. Which can best describe the author’s character
A. Intelligent and humorous. B. Generous and selfless.
C. Determined and hardworking. D. Courageous and friendly.
11. Which of the following can be the main idea of the text
A. Failure is the mother of success.
B. Perseverance can help realize your dream.
C. Easier said than done.
D. It’s never too late to study.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者出生于美国的一个贫困社区，在13岁生日时买了一张哈佛的海报挂在房间，从此进入哈佛成为作者的梦想。在这个梦的驱使下，作者一直不断地努力学习，最终实现了自己的目标。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Not many people expected much of me, so I had to expect. (没有多少人对我有很高的期望，所以我不得不有所期望。)”和第二段中“Being at Harvard became what I dreamt about. (进入哈佛成为了我的梦想。)”可推知，作者对自己期望很高，故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“it gave me the energy to study just one more hour on my SATs when my friends were asleep (它让我有精力在朋友们都睡着的时候为SATs考试再多学一个小时)”可知，作者为了实现目标花更多时间准备考试，故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Even if my electricity was cut off, I still woke up at 5: 30, because I knew that my poster of Harvard was still hanging only two feet away from me. (即使停电了，我仍然在五点半起床，因为我知道我的哈佛海报仍然挂在离我只有两英尺远的地方。)”和第三段中“The poster gave me the courage to send emails to about 50 Harvard students to ask for feedback on my application essays; it gave me the energy to study just one more hour on my SATs when my friends were asleep; and it gave me the determination to submit just one more scholarship application when 180 others had already turned me down. (这张海报给了我勇气，让我给大约50名哈佛学生发邮件，征求他们对我申请论文的反馈意见；它给了我精力，让我在朋友们睡着的时候，在SAT考试中多学习一个小时；它给了我决心，在其他180人已经拒绝我的申请时，再提交一份奖学金申请。)”可知，作者为了实现梦想努力刻苦，意志坚决，故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合最后一段中“Who you are today is the result of the decisions you made yesterday, and who you will be tomorrow will be the result of the choices you make today. (今天的你是你昨天所做决定的结果，明天的你是你今天所做选择的结果。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者家境贫寒，但是通过坚持不懈的努力，刻苦学习，最终实现到哈佛读书梦想的故事，所以B项“坚持不懈可以帮助实现你的梦想”能够概括文章大意。故选B。
D
“Do you have Wi-Fi ” It’s my most-asked question when visiting new cities. Nowadays, having access to Wi-Fi is essential if you plan on making the most of any trip abroad. But far too often I spend 5 for a tiny cup of coffee just to use a cafe’s Wi-Fi and charging port. Replacing this costly exchange with their interpretation of a city center, the designer of Kuube, a Hungarian startup, has created a smart bench equipped with all the necessities that a modern-day traveler might need to comfortably move through any city.
Kuube’s smart bench comes in three sizes. All come with USB ports, wireless chargers, and a Wi-Fi hotspot function-free for everyone. All three smart benches charge up thanks to solar panels, which makes them easily movable.
First comes KuubeECO, the smallest of the three smart benches. It’s a three-seater that comes equipped with two USB ports and one wireless charger. It has unlimited Internet access thanks to its Wi-Fi hotspot. The bench with one display screen continuously monitors its environment, such as changes in UV levels or air pressure — displaying them on its monitor for those interested. Then comes KuubeNANO, the middle that can seat up to four people and comes with all the same offerings as KuubeECO. And finally comes the largest option, KuubePLUS. This smart bench offer more of a group, or family seating style and can accommodate up to eight people. It offers four charging options and two display screens.
The three smart benches all have an aluminum chassis (铅制底座) that’s recyclable and are made from natural ash wood for the seating sections. Kuube is clearly a sustainability-focused startup that’s combining design and technology to make cities and parks friendlier to everyone.
12. What does the author think of buying coffee to access Wi-Fi
A. Enjoyable. B. Expensive. C. Time-consuming. D. Out of date.
13. Which of the following can describe the smart benches
A. They are designed specifically for young people.
B. They offer limited Internet access for now.
C. They charge little for charging phones.
D. They are eco-friendly and mobile.
14. What can KuubeNANO provide
A. Two display screens. B. Seats for eight people.
C. Two USB ports. D. Four wireless chargers.
15. What does the underlined word “It” refer to
A. KuubePLUS. B. A screen. C. KuubeECO. D. A café.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了匈牙利一家新创公司研发的“智能长椅”，这种为现代城市中心设计的长椅可以为人们提供手机充电、连接无线网络等服务。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段中的“But far too often I spend $ 5 for a tiny cup of coffee just to use a café’s Wi-Fi and charging port. Replacing this costly exchange with their interpretation of a city center, the designer of Kuube, a Hungarian startup, has created a smart bench equipped with all the necessities that a modern-day traveler might need to comfortably move through any city.(但我经常花5美元买一小杯咖啡，只是为了使用咖啡馆的Wi-Fi和充电接口。匈牙利初创公司Kuube的设计师用他们对市中心的诠释取代了这种昂贵的交易，他们创造了一种智能长椅，配备了现代旅行者在任何城市舒适穿行时可能需要的所有必需品。)”可知，作者评价自己购买咖啡来获取无线网络使用服务的经历为昂贵的交易，由此可知，作者认为购买咖啡来获取无线网络使用服务是昂贵的。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“All three smart benches charge up thanks to solar panels, which makes them easily movable.(多亏了太阳能电池板，这三个智能长椅都可以充电，这使得它们很容易移动。)”以及尾段中的“The three smart benches all have an aluminum chassis (铝制底座) that's recyclable and are made from natural ash wood for the seating sections.(这三个智能长椅都有一个可回收的铝制底盘，座位部分由天然灰木制成。)”可知，这些智能长椅依靠太阳能供电，可随意移动，底座由可回收材料制作，由此可知，这种“智能长椅”是十分环保且可以移动。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“ Then comes KuubeNANO, the middle that can seat up to four people and comes with all the same offerings as KuubeECO. ( KuubeNANO提供了可以坐四个人的座位，并提供与KuubeECO相同的服务。)”可知，可知 KuubeNANO为四人座的长椅，其余功能与 KuubeECO一样，结合上文中的“First comes KuubeECO, the smallest of the three smart benches. It’s a three-seater that comes equipped with two USB ports and one wireless charger.(首先是三款智能长椅中最小的KuubeECO。这是一款提供三个座位的长椅，配备了两个USB接口和一个无线充电器。)，可知，KuubeECO提供了两个USB接口和一个无线充电器，而KuubeNANO提供的功能与KuubeECO一样，所以KuubeECO提供了两个USB接口和一个无线充电器。故选C项。
【15题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词前文“And finally comes the largest option, KuubePLUS. This smart bench offer more of a group, or family seating style and can accommodate up to eight people. (最后是最大的选择，KuubePLUS。这款智能长凳提供了更多的团体或家庭座位风格，最多可容纳8人。)”和划线单词所在句可知，此处it指代前文的 KuubePLUS，所以本句句意为“KuubePLUS提供四种充电选项和两个显示屏”。故选A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。
Laughing is good for us. ____16____
Lower blood pressure
Laughing involves taking quick deep breaths and then exhalations at intervals, which stimulates blood flow. A study shows that blood pressure that increases and then decreases becomes lower than it is before the laugh.
____17____
If you are feeling aching, turn on your favorite comedy. A good laugh from the heart offers relief to those who suffer from pain. With humor therapy, laughter yoga, plus your own favorite comedy to watch, laughing may be the most fun form of medicine!
Provide a workout
When you laugh, especially from the belly (腹部), you are using many muscles. Along with laughter comes increased breathing which, in turn, sends blood that has been enriched with oxygen to the brain and throughout the body. This natural form of exercise even burns calories. ____18____ You could burn 10 to 40 calories after 10 to 15 minutes of laughing!
Laughing uplifts you
The act of laughing is something to increase those feel-good hormones called endorphins. These endorphins make people feel uplifted. ____19____ Besides, you will enjoy increased brain activity plus cognitive functioning.
Strengthen your immune system
Aside from eating a healthy diet and taking vitamins, a good dose of laughter is important. ____20____ A regular dose of laughter therapy can help improve the immune system and contribute to overall well-being.
A. Natural pain killer.
B. So laugh aloud every second.
C. Laughing helps make friends.
D. Add laughter to your exercise routine.
E. Here are five healthful benefits that may inspire you to laugh every day.
F. When you have a good laugh, you will have fun and feel good.
G. Research shows that laughter therapy positively affects the immune system.
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。笑对身心都有好处。文章主要介绍了五个有益健康好处，它们可以激发你每天大笑。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Laughing is good for us”（笑对我们有好处）及下文介绍的“Lower blood pressure”（降低血压），“Provide a workout”（提供锻炼）和“Laughing uplifts you”（笑能让你精神振奋）几个大笑对你健康的好处可知，第一段总领全文，故E选项“Here are five healthful benefits that may inspire you to laugh every day.”（以下是五个健康的好处，可能会激励你每天都笑）承上启下，符合题意。故选E。
【17题详解】
此处为本段小标题。根据下文“A good laugh from the heart offers relief to those who suffer from pain”（心中的一声大笑能给那些正在承受痛苦的人带来舒缓）以及段尾“laughing may be the most fun form of medicine”（笑可能是最有趣的医药形式。），故可知本段说明笑具有止痛的作用，故A选项“Natural pain killer”（天然止痛药）正确。故选A。
【18题详解】
根据上文“This natural form of exercise even burns calories.”（这种自然的锻炼方式甚至可以消耗卡路里） 与后文“You could burn 10 to 40 calories after 10 to 15 minutes of laughing”（你笑个10到15分钟，可以燃烧10到40卡路里的热量）可知，笑能起到锻炼的作用，故作者会建议把笑当成常规锻炼，D选项“Add laughter to your exercise routine”（给你的锻炼计划加上笑声）承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据上文“These endorphins make people feel uplifted. ”（这些内啡肽让人感到振奋），可知笑会让人心情好，故选F选项“When you have a good laugh, you will have fun and feel good”（当你开心大笑时，你会感到快乐并且感觉很好）。故选F。
【20题详解】
下文“A regular dose of laughter therapy can help improve the immune system and contribute to overall well-being.”（常规剂量的笑声疗法可以帮助改善免疫系统，有助于整体健康）指出常规剂量的笑声疗法可以帮助改善免疫系统，G项“Research shows that laughter therapy positively affects the immune system.”（研究表明，笑声疗法对免疫系统有积极的影响。）能够承上启下，引起下文，故选G。
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Louis Tewanima seemed born to run. Like other Hopi people in the late 19th century, Louis ran for his mental and ____21____ well-being.
In 1907, Louis ____22____ himself riding on one of the locomotives (火车头) that had amazed him as a boy. With no ____23____ of the English language, he headed east to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania to learn English.
The ____24____ in Pennsylvania was much colder. He missed his family and his way of life. He turned to something ____25____, running. He’d seen the school’s track team practice, so he approached the coach, Warner, and ____26____ if he could run for him.
After watching Louis run, Warner ____27____ realized Louis had talent. Warner coached him on applying his stamina (耐力) and ____28____ to track and field. It wasn’t long before medals, and ____29____ filled Louis’s room at the Carlisle school, and he became a celebrity in distance ____30____ in America. Even when he ____31____ difficulties, Louis prevailed (战胜). He once missed his train to a ____32____ in Harrisburg. Instead of calling it a loss, he ran 18 miles to the event, arriving on time. He ____33____ to compete in the two-mile race, and he ____34____ first!
In 1908, Louis entered his first Olympic, and placed ninth in the marathon. Four years later, he ____35____ in the 1912 Summer Olympic in Stockholm, Sweden. This time, he ran the 10,000-metre race and finished in second place.
21. A. unique B. physical C. dusty D. humble
22. A. found B. forgot C. expanded D. warned
23. A. trouble B. vision C. knowledge D. motion
24. A. reform B. virtue C. craft D. weather
25. A. minimum B. boring C. terrible D. familiar
26. A. approved B. asked C. answered D. replied
27. A. hardly B. unluckily C. immediately D. seriously
28. A. strength B. shadow C. context D. failure
29. A. peppers B. elements C. prizes D. materials
30. A. swimming B. running C. climbing D. shooting
31. A. paid for B. gave up C. looked after D. got into
32. A. station B. meeting C. race D. castle
33. A. ordered B. refused C. imagined D. continued
34. A. selected B. delivered C. finished D. explained
35. A. competed B. volunteered C. measured D. read
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了田径运动员Louis Tewanima的励志故事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：像19世纪末的其他霍皮人一样，路易斯为了自己的身心健康而跑步。A. unique独一无二的；B. physical身体上的；C. dusty有灰尘的；D. humble谦虚的。由上文“Louis ran for his mental and”和下文“well-being”可知，此指精神和身体上的健康，physical与前面的mental为习惯搭配，表示“身心”。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：1907年，路易斯发现自己坐上了一辆小时候让他惊叹不已的火车头。A. found发现；B. forgot忘记；C. expanded扩大；D. warned警告。由下文“himself riding on one of the locomotives”可知，他发现自己坐在一辆一直让自己惊叹不已的火车上，find sb. doing sth意为“发现某人在做某事”。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于不懂英语，他向东前往宾夕法尼亚州的卡莱尔印第安工业学校学习英语。A. trouble麻烦；B. vision视野；C. knowledge知识，了解；D motion移动。由下文“of the English language, he headed east to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania to learn English.”可知，他不懂英语，所以去卡莱尔印第安工业学校学习英语，故选C。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：宾夕法尼亚州的天气要冷得多。A. reform改革；B. virtue美德；C. craft工艺；D. weather天气。由下文“in Pennsylvania was much colder”可知，此处指天气冷。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他转向一个熟悉的东西——跑步。A. minimum最小的；B. boring无聊的；C. terrible可怕的；D. familiar熟悉的。由本文第一段第一句“Louis Tewanima seemed born to run”可知，路易斯似乎天生就是跑步的料，所以他对跑步很熟悉，故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他看过学校田径队的训练，所以他找到教练华纳，询问他是否可以为他跑步。A. approved赞成；B. asked询问；C. answered回答；D. replied回复。由上文“He’d seen the school’s track team practice, so he approached the coach, Warner”和下文“if he could run for him.”可知，他找到教练是为了询问自己是否为教练效力，故选B。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：看到路易斯跑步后，华纳立刻意识到路易斯很有天赋。A. hardly几乎不；B. unluckily不幸的是；C. immediately立即；D. seriously认真地。由上文“After watching Louis run”和下文“realized Louis had talent”以及第一段中“Louis Tewanima seemed born to run.”提到的路易斯天生是跑步的料可知，华纳在看到路易斯跑步后，立即意识到他是有天赋的。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析句意：华纳指导他将耐力和力量运用到田径比赛中。A. strength力量；B. shadow影子；C. context情境；D. failure失败。由上文“Warner coached him on applying his stamina (耐力) and”和下文“to track and field.”以及常识可知，跑步需要耐力和力量，故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：没过多久，奖牌和奖品已经堆满了路易斯在卡莱尔学校的房间里，他成为了美国长跑界的名人。A. peppers辣椒；B. elements因素；C. prizes奖品；D. materials材料。由上文的“medals”可知，路易斯应该是获得了奖牌和奖品。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：没过多久，奖牌和奖品已经堆满了路易斯在卡莱尔学校的房间里，他成为了美国长跑界的名人。A. swimming游泳；B. running跑步；C. climbing攀登；D. shooting射击。由上文的“Warner coached him on applying his stamina (耐力) and______to track and field.”可知，路易斯参加的是田径比赛，由此可知，他是美国长跑项目的名人。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：即使遇到困难，路易斯也能战胜困难。A.paid for支付；B. gave up放弃；C. looked after照顾；D. got into陷入。由下文“difficulties, Louis prevailed (战胜)”可知，路易斯在陷入困境后，也能战胜困难，get into difficulties意为“陷入困境”。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他有一次错过了去哈里斯堡参加比赛的火车。A. station车站；B. meeting会议；C. race比赛；D. castle城堡。由下文“to compete in the two-mile race,”可知，他去哈里斯堡是为了参加比赛，race是同词复现，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析句意：他继续参加两英里赛跑，并获得了第一名！A. ordered命令；B. refused拒绝；C. imagined想象；D.continued继续。由上文“Instead of calling it a loss, he ran 18 miles to the event, arriving on time.”可知，他跑了18公里准时到达比赛现场来参加比赛，说明他“继续”参加了比赛。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他继续参加两英里赛跑，并获得了第一名！A. selected挑选；B. delivered运送；C. finished结束；（比赛中）获得（名词）；D. explained解释。由下文“first!”可知，他获得了第一名，故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：四年后，他参加了 1912 年在瑞典斯德哥尔摩举行的夏季奥运会。A. competed竞争；参加比赛；B. volunteered自愿做；C. measured测量；D. read阅读。由下文“This time, he ran the 10,000-metre race and finished in second place.”可知，他参加了瑞典斯德哥尔摩举行的夏季奥运会，compete in固定搭配，意为“参加比赛”，故选A。
第二节 语法填空（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。
Camellias (山茶花) are available in a great range of colors — red, pink, white and mixed colors. For the longest time, the golden camellias lived in a valley ____36____ was unknown to the outside world.
In the 1960s, Chinese scientists ____37____ (announce) their discovery of the golden camellias. It was an ____38____ (amaze) announcement for the international gardening community. Also, the discovery made ____39____ achievable to create yellow camellias, though creating a new kind of golden camellia was not very easy.
Unfortunately, in the past, golden camellias ____40____ (cut) down in large numbers because locals needed the limited land space for farming. In 1986, a nature reserve was built in a mountain valley from 200 to 500 ____41____ (meter) above sea level, so the camellias could be well protected. Years ago, Huang Zainian ____42____ his brothers took up the work. In the past 10 years, the Huang brothers have made a great contribution in ____43____ (protect) the camellias. Even in hard times they didn’t cut down any golden camellias.
Year after year, the Huang brothers spent much time working and eventually made their hard work pay ____44____. Now the golden camellia is ____45____ city flower of the city, Fangchenggang. And life for the Huang brothers is greatly improved by planting golden camellias.
【答案】36. which##that
37. announced
38. amazing
39. it 40. were cut
41. meters 42. and
43. protecting
44. off 45. the
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了金茶花的发现、保护和黄氏兄弟的贡献。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：很长一段时间，金色的山茶花生活在一个不为外界所知的山谷里。此处是限定性定语从句，先行词为“valley”，指物，关系词在定语从句中担当主语，应用关系代词which或that引导。故填which或that。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：20世纪60年代，中国科学家宣布发现了金山茶花。根据时间状语“In the 1960s”可知，应用一般过去时。故填announced。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这对国际园艺界来说是一个惊人的消息。分析句子成分可知，空处为形容词，修饰空后的“announcement”。动词amaze的形容词有两种形式：amazing“惊人的”，常修饰物；amazed“感到惊讶的”，常修饰人的感情。故填amazing。
【39题详解】
考查it作形式宾语。句意：此外，这一发现使得培育出黄色山茶花成为可能，尽管培育出一种新的金色山茶花并不容易。此处作形式宾语，代指真正的宾语“to create yellow camellias”，应用代词it。故填it。
【40题详解】
考查动词语态和时态。句意：不幸的是，在过去，由于当地人需要有限的土地空间来耕种，金茶花被大量砍伐。根据时间状语“In the past”可知，应用一般过去时；主语为“golden camellias”是复数，和动词cut之间存在被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填were cut。
【41题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：1986年，在海拔200至500米的山谷中建立了一个自然保护区，因此山茶花可以得到很好的保护。meter“米”，可数名词，数量大于一，应用名词复数形式。故填meters。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：几年前，黄在年和他的兄弟们接手了这项工作。空前“Huang Zainian”和空后“his brothers”之间为并列关系，应用and连接。故填and。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：10年来，黄氏兄弟为保护茶花做出了巨大贡献。此处作介词的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填protecting。
【44题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：年复一年，黄氏兄弟花了很多时间工作，最终他们的辛勤劳动得到了回报。根据“their hard work ”可知，是辛勤劳动得到回报。 pay off表示“回报”，固定短语。故填off。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：现在，金山茶是防城港的市花。此处修饰名词，表示特指“防城港的市花”，应用定冠词the。故填the。
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，负责你校英文经典阅读书评写作比赛（Writing Competition of English Classics Book Review）的评审工作，请你给外教Josh写一封邮件邀请他担任评委。
内容包括：1. 比赛介绍；2. 评比要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Josh,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Josh,
I’m Li Hua, in charge of our school’s Writing Competition of English Classics Book Review. I am writing to invite you to grade the book reviews this Friday.
The competition requires students to write a book review of at least 800 words about the English classics — The call of the wild. We’ve received up to forty submissions, which will be evaluated according to their content richness, layout creativity and artistic expressiveness. Top ten works will be awarded.
I’d appreciate it if you would accept my invitation!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生作为英文经典阅读书评写作比赛 （Writing Competition of English Classics Book Review）评审工作的负责人，给外教Josh写一封邮件邀请他担任评委。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
负责：in charge of→responsible for
给……评分：grade→give a grade to
评判，评价：evaluate→judge
感激：appreciate→be thankful
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The competition requires students to write a book review of at least 800 words about the English classics — The call of the wild.
拓展句：The competition requires that students write a book review of at least 800 words about the English classics — The call of the wild.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We’ve received up to forty submissions, which will be evaluated according to their content richness, layout creativity and artistic expressiveness. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】I’d appreciate it if you would accept my invitation! (运用了句型I’d appreciate it if…)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Callie was a high school student. Because of her parents’ business, her family moved from London to Los Angeles, where she grew up.
Living in a quiet and warm community with her parents, Callie was very interested in various volunteer activities in the community, and almost no one in the community didn’t know her.
On a sunny afternoon, Callie was reading a poem when she heard a soft knock. She stood up at once and opened the door. Her favourite neighbor, Mrs. Baker, stood outside the door.
“I need your help, Callie,” Mrs. Baker said, “and do you know the empty lot (场地) down the street ” Callie nodded, smiling. “The place is a mess, covered with trash. The city is letting us use the lot as a community garden, “she explained.” We need help to clean up the lot on Saturday. “Sure, Mrs. Baker!” Callie said cheerfully. “I just have nothing to do this Saturday. I will be happy to help you!” Mrs. Baker looked pleased and said, “Thanks, Callie. We want to get the garden planted before summer. By then, adults and children in our community will have had a good place to go.”
At school the next morning, Callie’s close friend Tamara was waiting for her by their classroom, who had a surprise for her. Tamara said, “My mom bought tickets to Fun World this Saturday. She has an extra one for you!” The girls had been waiting for months for the amusement park (游乐场) to reopen.
Callie sighed and worried over how to choose for the rest of the day. Her mother noticed her mood (情绪) when she arrived home. “Did something go wrong at school ” her mother asked.
Callie explained her problem. “What should I do, Mom ” Callie asked. “I know you want to go with Tamara and also want to help Mrs. Baker. Think carefully about your choice, and you need to make your own decision. But I know you will do what is best,” her mother answered.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Paragraph 1:
Callie spent the evening thinking about her decision.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
On Saturday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot and behind Mrs. Baker stood Tamara.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph 1:
Callie spent the evening thinking about her decision. There was no doubt that going to Fun World would be interesting, but on second thoughts, helping clean up the lot should be more meaningful, because people in the community could be provided with a better environment. The next day at school, Callie apologised to Tamara for her not being able to go to the amusement park, which got Tamara down. Tamara thought Callie didn’t attach too much importance to their friendship.
Paragraph 2:
On Saturday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot and behind Mrs. Baker stood Tamara. “Hi, Callie,” Mrs. Baker said, “Your mother said you made a difficult choice, and thank you and your friend for helping us today.” “You’re welcome,” Callie said. Tamara smiled at Callie and said, “Knowing you made a promise that you would come to help clean up the lot, I am willing to do it with you. My mom said she would take us to Fun World next weekend.” Callie smiled and hugged Tamara, with tears running down her cheeks (with复合结构).
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本篇文章以时间和故事发展为线索展开，讲述了高中生Callie热衷于社区里的各种志愿活动。一天下午，邻居Baker请她在周六帮忙清扫社区的空地，她毫不犹豫答应下来。之后她的好朋友Tamara又想邀请她周六一起去两人期待已久的游乐场玩。Callie处于犹豫之中，不知该如何选择。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由续写第一段开头语“Callie整晚都在考虑她的决定。”可知，该段可描写Callie纠结于如何抉择的思考过程。再结合续写第二段开头语“星期六，Callie在空地上遇见了贝克夫人，Tamara站在贝克太太的后面。”可知，第一段段末可描写Callie最终选择兑现自己的承诺去帮助Baker夫人做社区志愿活动，并把自己的想法告诉了Tamara，这让Tamara认为Callie不重视她们的友谊。
②由续写第二段开头语“星期六，Callie在空地上遇见了Baker夫人，Tamara站在Baker夫人后面。”可知，Callie在周六那天去街道另一端的空地见了Baker夫人，并在那里见到了自己的好朋友Tamara。由此可展开联想，Baker夫人知道Callie做了一个艰难的选择并表示感谢，Tamara也理解了Callie做出的决定并一起帮忙打扫空地。
2. 续写线索：
难以抉择——决定帮助贝克夫人——给Temara道歉——和Temara一起帮助贝克夫人——贝克夫人感谢——解释——感动
3. 词汇激活：
行为类
提供：provide…with/offer/supply…for
做出选择：make a choice/ make selection
许诺：make a promise/promise/give one’s word
情绪类
道歉：apologize/make an apology
感谢：thank sb./be grateful to sb.
感动：with tears running down/moved/touched
【点睛】【高分句型1】There was no doubt that going to Fun World would be interesting, but on second thoughts, helping clean up the lot should be more meaningful, because people in the community could be provided with a better environment. (运用了that引导同位语从句、动名词作主语以及because引导状语从句)
【高分句型2】Callie smiled and hugged Tamara, with tears running down her cheeks (运用了with复合结构)
听力答案：1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. B
