广西2023年秋季学期高二期末教学质量检测
英 语
全卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
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第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项。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 is the man doing
A. Listening to the news. B. Enjoying a TV series. C. Watching a game.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Relatives,
3. When do the speakers usually go to bed
A. At 9:00. B. At 9:30. C. At 10:00.
4. What does the man mean
A. He didn’t see Mary on the way home.
B. He gave Mary a ride yesterday.
C. He took a bus home.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Some popular songs. B. A car race. C. A video game.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各 小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What will the weather be like
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
7. What do we know about the woman
A. She uses the umbrella in a wrong way.
B. She gets sunburned easily.
C. She never puts on sun cream.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the man feel sorry
A. He didn’t keep an appointment.
B. He can’t look after his father.
C. He is too busy to go to hospital.
9. What’s the woman’s attitude towards the man
A. Understanding. B. Sorry. C. Thankful.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a publishing company. B. In the man’s house. C. In a newspaper office.
11. Why is the woman talking to the man
A. To inform him of a meeting.
B. To borrow his book.
C. To ask for an article.
12.How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Annoyed. B. Serious. C. Excited.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman probably
A. A tour guide. B. A model. C. A designer.
14. Why will the man come to Milan
A. To attend a competition. B. To visit relatives. C. To enjoy a holiday.
15. What is the woman going to do next Saturday
A. Show the man around the city.
B. See a performance.
C. Watch a basketball game.
16. Who will pick up the man
A. The woman’s husband. B. The man’s wife. C. The man’s mother.
听第10 段材料, 回答第17 至20题。
17. What happens when the refrigerator door is shut
A. The notes are updated. B. Photos of food are taken. C. The power turns off.
18. What can the refrigerator do
A. Order groceries by itself. B. Play music. C. Take notes.
19. How might the refrigerator help users make healthier choices
A. By telling them what to eat at certain times.
B. By recording their eating habits.
C. By tracking their exercise activities.
20. Who will get the best use out of the refrigerator
A. Couples. B. Single people. C. Large families.
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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids.
Corduroy
It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. He has lost one of his buttons. This makes him very sad because he wants to be taken home by a kid. So he decides to find a new button. Corduroy contains some hard words. So you’d better use a dictionary while reading it.
Price: $18; a 10% discount on Sunday
Curious George
Curious George, a monkey, is a little too interested in everything, which causes humans to bring him from the forest to a big city. However, there he calls the fire department, is sent to prison, escapes from prison and is carried into the sky by balloons. Though the book uses a lot of short and simple sentences, some of its words are not simple.
Price: $20; a 20% discount on Sunday
The Story of Ferdinand
Ferdinand, a bull, loves to smell the flowers in the grasslands. One day people come to pick a male cow for bullfights. Ferdinand doesn’t want to be chosen, but a bee stings (蜇) him. It causes him to jump around crazily, so he’s picked. In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. The book has many similar stories that bring laughter. And it has everything that makes a children’s book great for English learners—simple and hard words.
Price: $16; a 10% discount on Sunday
Green Eggs and Ham
In this book, a cat named Sam really likes green eggs and meat. So he offers them to a friend. Read the book to see if his friend likes the meal or not. This book is a poem. Despite the simple vocabulary, the words are used in a way that feels smart.
Price: $15; a 5% discount on Sunday
1. Which book is about a small toy bear
A. Curious George. B. Corduroy.
C. Green Eggs and Ham. D. The Story of Ferdinand.
2. Why is Ferdinand sent back to the grassland
A. He lies to the audience. B. He jumps around crazily.
C. He refuses to fight. D. A bee stings him.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To help. B. To advertise. C. To comment. D. To educate.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本为孩子们精心挑选的书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Corduroy中“It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. (这本书是关于玩具店里的一只小熊Corduroy的故事。)”可知，Corduroy这本书是关于玩具熊的。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Story of Ferdinand中“In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. (在费迪南的第一场比赛中，他躺下来闻花香，而不是战斗。所以他被送回草原。)”可知，Ferdinand之所以被送回到草地，是因为他拒绝参加战斗（头牛）。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids. (这里有一些书是为你的孩子精心挑选的。)”以及每本书下的价格和折扣的提示可知，这篇文章的写作目的是为了吸引读者来购买这些图书，也就是做广告。故选B项。
B
Growing up in Saudi Arabia, 44-year-old photographer Jody MacDonald has always had a strong interest in the desert. “I have always wanted to spend some time in the Sahara, ” MacDonald said. “There are still so many unexplored areas in the Sahara Desert. These relatively unexplored places are so rare these days and hold the very fundamentals of exploration, which attract me. So finally I made the journey. “MacDonald started her journey in Mauritania’s capital city Nouakchott, and headed inland where she and her team jumped on the world’s longest cargo train (货运列车) for a 435-mile journey on the Mauritania Railway. ”The train was dirty and uncomfortable but it was such an interesting and unique way to travel through the vast desert by train, ”said MacDonald
MacDonald and her group had to face many challenges on their journey. Except for the dirt and discomfort, the travellers also had to deal with the intense heat, violent winds and even dangerous sandstorms. “I was out taking photographs and within minutes, the wind increased to more than 100 miles an hour, ”MacDonald said. “I thought my skin was going to be torn off because of the rain and blowing sand. It felt like sandpaper on mv skin. I have never experienced winds that strong before. There was once a time when I wanted tol give up. ”
She dealt with the harsh (恶劣的) conditions by trying not to travel in the middle of the day and wore headscarves to protect herself from the sun and blowing sand. “The weather definitely dictates when and where you travel, “said MacDonald. Even with all the challenges, the photographer managed to record amazing images of the beautiful but harsh landscapes of Mauritania, and its fascinating cultures and communities.
4. Why did MacDonald tour the Sahara Desert
A. She grew up in Saudi Arabia.
B. She intended to be a famous woman.
C. She had a strong interest in travelling alone.
D. She was attracted by the unexplored places in it.
5. How did MacDonald feel on the cargo train
A. Unclean and painful. B. Unique and relaxed.
C. Comfortable and interested. D. Excited and unforgettable.
6. What made MacDonald once decide to give up her journey
A. The sandpaper on her skin. B. The difficult weather conditions.
C. The dangerous animals. D. The harsh criticism.
7. What does the underlined word “dictates” in the last paragraph mean
A. Determines. B. Allows. C. Multiplies. D. Postpones.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了摄影师MacDonald克服各种挑战，实现了自己探索撒哈拉沙漠的梦想。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“There are still so many unexplored areas in the Sahara Desert. These relatively unexplored places are so rare these days and hold the very fundamentals of exploration, which attract me. So finally I made the journey. (撒哈拉沙漠还有很多未开发的地区。这些相对未被探索的地方如今是如此罕见，并且蕴含着探索的基本原理，这吸引了我。所以我终于踏上了旅程。)”可知，撒哈拉沙漠有很多未被探索的地方，这吸引着MacDonald, 所以她要去撒哈拉沙漠旅行。 故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The train was dirty and uncomfortable(火车既脏又不舒服)”可知，MacDonald感觉火车很脏而且还很不舒服。 故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“I thought my skin was going to be torn off because of the rain and blowing sand. It felt like sandpaper on my skin. I have never experienced winds that strong before. There was once a time when I wanted to give up. (我以为我的皮肤会因为下雨和吹沙子而被扯掉，感觉就像砂纸在我的皮肤上摩擦一样，我从来没有经历过这么大的风。曾经有一段时间，我想要放弃。)”可知，恶劣的天气使作者曾经想放弃她的旅程，故选B。
【7题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线单词上文“She dealt with the harsh conditions by trying not to travel in the middle of the day and wore headscarves to protect herself from the sun and blowing sand. (为了应对恶劣的环境，她尽量不在中午出门，并戴上头巾以防太阳和风沙侵袭，)”可知，恶劣的天气环境决定了她们的出行时间，结合画线单词上下文““The weather definitely dictates when and where you travel, ‘said MacDonald(MacDonald说：‘天气肯定会……你旅行的时间和地点。’)”可知，画线单词“dictates”意思为“决定”, 故选A。
C
A TV series in England, Away from It All, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people.
Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd(牧羊人), and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices, or crowded cities. Away from It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people’s kindness.
The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework and the troubles that fill the world. He also claims that it’s a good sign that today’s youth are switching to happier TV series, as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(电视迷)and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
One mother, Lucy Linney, said of her son Patrick, “Before he started watching Away from It All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’. ”
And what do the experts say Paula Ray a doctor, says that TV can influence young people’s lifestyles. But she says that if a young person reacts as strongly as Patrick, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in the behaviour.
8. What is the TV series Away from It All about
A. Stressful moments.
B. Simple stories of people in the cities.
C. The relaxing lifestyles of country people
D. Busy offices and peaceful English countryside.
9. Why is Away from It All a success according to the director
A. It indicates teenagers are suffering from stress.
B. It drives the public to focus on the health of teenagers.
C. It shows the youth would like a happier and healthier life.
D. It helps teenagers forget about the pressures of study and troubles around.
10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The benefit of watching the TV series.
B. The bad influence of the TV series on teenagers.
C. An excuse for not completing housework.
D Happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
11. What is Lucy Linney’s attitude towards her son’s behaviour due to Away from it AI
A. Satisfied. B. Curious. C. Tolerant. D. Concerned.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国电视剧Away from It All获得巨大成功，及其对青少年的影响。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd, and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. (它的成功令人惊讶，因为它的主角是一个牧羊人，而该系列讲述的是生活在乡村的人们放松的生活方式。)”可知，电视剧Away from It All是关于生活在乡村的人们的放松的生活方式的。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world. (该系列的导演表示，它的成功是青少年遭受压力的标志。他说，观看Away from It All有助于青少年忘记考试和家庭作业的压力，以及充斥世界的麻烦。”可知，根据导演的说法，因为Away from It All可以帮助青少年忘记学习和周边麻烦的压力，所以它是成功的。故选D项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段中“Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(电视迷)and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely. (他们说，他们的一些学生和孩子正在成为电视迷，并将Away from It All作为不完成家庭作业的借口，一些学生甚至拒绝为考试而学习，因为他们说，只有完全避免压力，才能获得快乐。)”可知，本段主要介绍了电视剧Away from It All对青少年的不良影响。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Before he started watching Away from It All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’. (在他开始看Away from It All之前，他喜欢挑战，每天下午都做志愿者。但现在他成了电视迷。他的成绩下降了，他不再做志愿者了。他说这无关紧要，因为他只想‘远离这一切’。)”可知，Lucy Linney对于她儿子的表现是“担心的”。故选D项。
D
It’s possible that interstellar space explorers arriving on another planet come across problems communicating with previous and subsequent arrivals, as their spoken language has changed in isolation along the way.
Regarding the issue, two American scholars, Andrew McKenzie and Jeffrey Punske, co-authored the article “Language Development During Interstellar Travel”. What has been discussed in the article is the concept of language change over time. They wrote that given more time, new grammatical forms can completely replace current ones.
In a recent interview, McKenzie explained it. “If you’re on a spaceship for 10 generations, new concepts will emerge, new social issues will come up, and people will create ways of talking about them, ” McKenzie said, “and these will become the vocabulary particular to the spaceship. People on Earth might never know about these words, unless there’s a reason to tell them. And the further away you get, the less you’re going to talk to people back home.”
“So if we have Earth English and spaceship English, and they become different over the years, you will have to learn a little Earth English to send messages back or to read the instruction manuals and information that come with the spaceship.”
“Also, keep in mind that the language back on Earth is going to change, too, during that time. So they may well be communicating like we’d be using Latin — communicating with this version of the language nobody uses.”
McKenzie and Punske also pointed out that an adaptation in the form of sign language will be needed for use with and among those working on the spaceship who are sure to be born deaf.
There will be a need for an informed linguistic policy on board that can be maintained without referring back to Earth-based regulations.
The authors concluded that if a study of the linguistic changes aboard a spaceship could be performed, it would add to its scientific value.
12. What is the two American scholars’ article mainly about
A. The advantage of new grammatical forms.
B. The opinion of language change during space travel.
C. The interstellar space explorers arriving on another planet.
D. The difference between previous and subsequent arrivals.
13. What can we learn from the text
A. Space English will change faster than Earth English.
B. Those working on the spaceship will need to use sign language.
C. The further away you get, the more you will talk to people back home.
D. People on Earth will never know any word particular to the spaceship.
14. What might the researchers study in the future
A. How language changes on board.
B. Why sign language is used in space travel.
C. When language would begin to change.
D. Whether a language rule in space is important.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. A Couple of American Experts
B. Spaceship English Will Be Popular
C. Future Linguistic Issues in Space
D. The Challenge Resulting from Space Exploring
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要了讲述了星际空间探索者在未来可能遇到与前人和后人的语言交流障碍问题。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Regarding the issue, two American scholars, Andrew McKenzie and Jeffrey Punske, co-authored the article ‘Language Development During Interstellar Travel’. What has been discussed in the article is the concept of language change over time. They wrote that given more time, new grammatical forms can completely replace current ones.”（关于这个问题，两位美国学者Andrew MeKenzie和Jeffrey Punske共同撰写了《星际旅行中的语言发展》一文。本文讨论的是语言随时间变化的概念，他们写道，如果有更多的时间，新的语法形式可以完全取代现有的语法形式。）可知，他们的文章主要讲的是星际旅行中的语言发展进化。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段“MeKenzie and Punske also pointed out that an adaptation in the form of sign language will be needed for use with and among those working on the spaceship who are sure to be born deaf.”（MeKenzie和Punske还指出，需要一种适应手语的交流形式，以便与太空船上天生失聪的工作人员一起使用。）可知，飞船上的工作人员还会需要使用手势语言以便与天生失聪的人交流。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题，根据文章最后一段“The authors concluded that if a study of the linguistic changes aboard a spaceship could be performed, it would add to its scientific value.”（作者得出结论，如果能够对飞船上的语言变化进行研究，将增加其科学价值。）可推知，研究者未来可能会研究在飞船上语言是如何变化的。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“It’s possible that interstellar space explorers arriving on another planet come across problems communicating with previous and subsequent arrivals, as their spoken language has changed in isolation along the way. ”（到达另一个星球的星际空间探险者可能会遇到与之前和之后到达的人沟通的问题，因为他们的口语在这一孤立的过程中发生了变化。）以及后文研究人员对星际空间语言变化的讨论可知，文章主要讲述未来太空旅行可能出现的语言交流问题。由此可知，C项“Future Linguistic Issues in Space(未来空间语言问题)”适合作为本文最佳标题。故选C项。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选 项 。
Exams are an important type of assessment almost all students will need to undertake. The best way to study is not to recite (背诵) it all in hours or minutes before an exam. ___16___ It is important to manage this stress and find ways of helping to reduce it.
How do you face such an important day If you have not been able to study the complete contents till now, don’t long to finish it all. Firstly, prepare a test kit for the duration of your examination. In your bag, collect all your supplies such as pencils, several pens and other important writing materials. Put the bag and everything else that you might need in one place. ___17___
When you arrive at the hall, surround yourself with friends who are supportive or just go through your notes quietly. Always make it a point to study the subjects which you find easier to learn first. You’ll be affected if you do not know the answer to any topic. ___18___ This will just upset you and send you into panic mode.
When you are in the examination room, follow these steps. Before the examination starts, make sure your question paper is complete, Read the instructions carefully. ___19___Divide your time carefully for each question and move on to the next question even if you have not finished the first.
___20___ Do not worry about what you could have done or haven’t done. Try not to discuss the answers with your friends. You should not allow anything to upset the rest of the examination.
A. Finally, after each paper, go home and rest.
B. Settle the easy questions first.
C. Exam stress affects most students in various ways.
D. Calm down and remember to finish the answer.
E. Therefore, do not go round asking crazily for the answer.
F. This will help to reduce your worries in the morning.
G. A lot of students are excited when facing the first examination.
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. E 19. B 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了应对学习和考试压力的方法。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Exams are an important type of assessment almost all students will need to undertake. The best way to study is not to recite it all in hours or minutes before an exam. (考试是一种重要的评估类型，几乎所有的学生都需要进行。最好的学习方法不是在考试前的几小时或几分钟内背诵)”以及下文“It is important to manage this stress and find ways of helping to reduce it. (控制压力并找到减轻压力的方法是很重要的)”可知，本句主要说明了考试压力对学生的影响。故C选项“考试压力以各种方式影响着大多数学生”承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Firstly, prepare a test kit for the duration of your examination. In your bag, collect all your supplies such as pencils, several pens and other important writing materials. Put the bag and everything else that you might need in one place.(首先，为你的检查准备一个测试包。在你的包里，收集你所有的用品，如铅笔，几支钢笔和其他重要的写作材料。把包和其他你可能需要的东西放在一个地方)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文说明准备这些用品的作用。故F选项“这会帮你减轻早晨的焦虑”符合语境。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Always make it a point to study the subjects which you find easier to learn first. You’ll be affected if you do not know the answer to any topic. (一定要先学习那些你觉得容易学的科目。如果你不知道某个题目的答案，你都会受到影响)”和下文“This will just upset you and send you into panic mode.(这只会让你心烦意乱，让你陷入恐慌)”可知，本句主要说明什么行为会导致心烦意乱，陷入恐慌。故E选项“因此，不要到处疯狂地询问答案”符合语境。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“When you are in the examination room, follow these steps. Before the examination starts, make sure your question paper is complete, Read the instructions carefully.(当你在考场时，按照这些步骤做。在考试开始前，确保你的试卷完整，仔细阅读说明)”以及下文“Divide your time carefully for each question and move on to the next question even if you have not finished the first. (仔细分配每道题的时间，即使你没有完成第一题，也要继续下一题)”可知，本句主要是在说明考试的时候如何分配时间。故B选项“先解决简单的问题”符合语境，故选B。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Do not worry about what you could have done or haven’t done. Try not to discuss the answers with your friends. You should not allow anything to upset the rest of the examination.(不要担心你本可以做什么或没有做什么。尽量不要和你的朋友讨论答案。你不应该让任何事情影响到考试的其余部分)”可知，本段主要是在说明考完试以后该怎么做，故A选项“最后，考完每张试卷后，回家休息”适合用作段落主题句，故选A。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My wife Hannah, and I don’t usually keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered, but after my diagnosis with brain cancer, I loved the ____21____ of having something green around.
A friend gave me a lucky bamboo plant. I told Hannah I wanted to ____22____ for it myself. When it didn’t immediately turn yellow or lose leaves, I was pleasantly ____23____ . Tending to the plant gave me a sense of accomplishment (成就) when I sometimes felt ____24____. As a family physician, I was used to offering care, not____25____ it.
After I____26____ from the operation and returned to work, I ____27____ to care for the plant.
Soon, it had nearly doubled in height. Both the tree and I were thriving (茁壮成长). Then, without any reason, it began to show ____28____ of stress. Its leaves kept browning and ____29____ to the floor. Hannah ____30____ me that we’d seen houseplants die before, but I couldn’t ____31____ the feeling that the plant had become a symbol of my health.
I began to search online to ____32____ how to care for my plant. Following the instructions, I ____33____ the tree to a larger pot, giving it ____34____ to grow. When it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive again. Whenever I look at the plant in its new pot, I make a point to think of those who have cared for and ____35____ me.
21.
A. instruction B. information C. dream D. idea
22.
A. apply B. care C. fight D. prepare
23.
A. frightened B. interested C. ashamed D. surprised
24.
A. powerless B. confused C. annoyed D. addicted
25.
A. refusing B. changing C. receiving D. believing
26.
A. recovered B. suffered C. resulting D. dating
27.
A. continued B. remembered C. planned D. started
28.
A. levels B. causes C. signs D. models
29.
A. crashing B. knocking C. sinking D. dropping
30.
A. urged B. reminded C. encouraged D. taught
31.
A. describe B. create C. shake D. restore
32.
A. carry out B. figure out C. take out D. hold out
33.
A freed B. transplanted C. directed D. changed
34.
A. ambition B. attention C. room D. strength
35.
A. criticized B. supported C. memorized D. followed
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的经历，作者和妻子每次养室内植物都会失败，后来作者患病后，养了一株竹子，作者也把竹子和自己的健康联系在一起。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：花盆里的任何东西要么浇水过多，要么浇水不足，但在我被诊断出患有脑癌之后，我喜欢周围有一些绿色的东西的想法。A. instruction说明；B. information信息；C. dream梦想；D. idea想法。根据后文“A friend gave me a lucky bamboo plant.(一个朋友送给我一株幸运的竹子)”以及后文作者照顾这棵植物，可知作者开始喜欢周围有绿色东西的想法。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我告诉汉娜我想自己照顾它。A. apply应用；B. care关心，照顾；C. fight战斗；D. prepare准备。根据后文“Tending to the plant”此处指照顾这株植物。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当它没有立即变黄或落叶时，我感到惊喜。A. frightened害怕的；B. interested感兴趣的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. surprised惊喜的。根据上文“When it didn’t immediately turn yellow or lose leaves”可知，作者以前从来没有养过植物，但是这一次这株植物情况良好，作者感到惊喜。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我有时感到无能为力时，照顾这棵植物给了我一种成就感。A. powerless无力的；B. confused困惑的；C. annoyed生气的；D. addicted上瘾的。根据上文“Tending to the plant gave me a sense of accomplishment”以及作者得了脑癌，所以是感到无能无力，照顾植物给了作者成就感。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一名家庭医生，我习惯于提供照顾，而不是接受照顾。A. refusing拒绝；B. changing改变；C. receiving接受；D. believing相信。根据上文“As a family physician”可知，作者是家庭医生，习惯于提供照顾，而不是接受照顾。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我从手术中恢复并回到工作岗位后，我继续照顾植物。A. recovered恢复；B. suffered遭受；C. resulting导致；D. dating约会。根据后文“from the operation and returned to work”提到作者回到工作岗位，可知是手术恢复了。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我从手术中恢复并回到工作岗位后，我继续照顾植物。A. continued继续；B. remembered记得；C. planned计划；D. started开始。根据后文“Soon, it had nearly doubled in height. Both the tree and I were thriving.(很快，它的高度几乎增加了一倍。这棵树和我都茁壮成长)”可知，作者继续照顾植物。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，没有任何原因，它开始显示出压力的迹象。A. levels水平；B. causes造成；C. signs迹象；D. models模型。根据后文“Its leaves kept browning”竹子的叶子黄了，即显示出压力的迹象。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它的叶子不停地变黄，掉到地上。A. crashing坠毁；B. knocking敲击；C. sinking下沉；D. dropping落下。根据上文“Its leaves kept browning and”可知，竹子叶子黄了，落到了地上。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：汉娜提醒我，我们以前见过室内植物死去，但我无法摆脱这种感觉，那棵植物已经成为我健康的象征。A. urged催促；B. reminded提醒；C. encouraged鼓励；D. taught教。根据后文“we’d seen houseplants die before”可知，妻子提醒作者室内植物死去以前也发生过。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：汉娜提醒我，我们以前见过室内植物死去，但我无法摆脱这种感觉，那棵植物已经成为我健康的象征。A. describe描述；B. create创造；C. shake摇晃，摆脱；D. restore恢复。根据后文“the feeling that the plant had become a symbol of my health”此处指摆脱植物成为健康象征的感觉，应用shake。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我开始在网上搜索如何照顾我的植物。A. carry out实施；B. figure out弄清楚；C. take out拿出；D. hold out坚持。根据上文“I began to search online to”可知，在网上搜索是为了弄清楚如何照顾这株植物。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：按照指示，我把这棵树移植到一个更大的花盆里，给它生长的空间。A. freed解放；B. transplanted移植；C. directed指导；D. changed改变。根据后文“the tree to a larger pot”可知，作者把植物移植了地方，故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：按照指示，我把这棵树移植到一个更大的花盆里，给它生长的空间。A. ambition抱负；B. attention注意力；C. room房间，空间；D. strength力量。根据上文“a larger pot”可知，更大的花盆意味着更大的空间。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每当我看到新花盆里的植物，我就会想起那些关心和支持过我的人。A. criticized批评；B. supported支持；C. memorized记得；D. followed跟随。根据上文“those who have cared for and”此处指关心和支持作者的人，support与上文care for并列。故选B。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Schools and companies are encouraged to take actions ___36___ (control) online addictions, Primary and secondary school students should not bring digital devices, including cell phones, to classrooms and students ___37___ have applied to bring such devices to school should turn them in for custody (保管) , said ___38___new notice on Friday. The notice, published ___39___ the Ministry of Education and five other departments, aims to control online gaming addictions.
School teachers should educate students to prevent them from ___40___ (enter) Internet cafes and limit developing online addictions through scientific and proper ways. Online gaming companies should ___41___ (strength) limits for online games, which should not contain unsafe behaviours for students to follow. They should only___42___ (strict) offer one hour of service on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public ___43___ (holiday) to primary and secondary students.
Online addiction prevention for primary and secondary school students ___44___ (include) in the evaluation standards for local governments ___45___schools since the notice came out.
【答案】36. to control
37. who##that
38. a 39. by
40. entering
41. strengthen
42. strictly
43. holidays
44. has been included
45. and
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了一项旨在控制网络游戏成瘾的通知内容和实施情况。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：鼓励学校和公司采取行动控制网络成瘾。短语take action to do sth. “采取行动做某事”这里用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to control。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：周五的一份新通知称，中小学生不应将包括手机在内的数字设备带到教室，申请将此类设备带到学校的学生应将其交给监管机构。分析句子结构可知，这里用定语从句修饰先行词students，指人在从句中作主语，关系代词可是使用 who/that ，故填who/that。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：句意：周五的一份新通知称中小学生不应将包括手机在内的数字设备带到教室，申请将此类设备带到学校的学生应将其交给监管机构。notice可数名词单数表泛指，首次提及某一个通知，应该用不定冠词。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：该通知由教育部和其他五个部门发布，旨在控制网络游戏成瘾。此处published与介词by连用，表示“由......公布”。故填by。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：学校教师应该教育学生，防止他们进入网吧，并通过科学和正确方式限制网瘾的发展。from为介词，enter(进入)是动词，表示主动关系，用动名词作宾语。故填entering。
【41题详解】
考查动词。句意：网络游戏公司应该加强对网络游戏的限制，这些游戏不能包含让学生去模仿的不安全的行为。分析句子结构可知，情态动词后应该用strength的动词形式作谓语。故填strengthen。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：学校应严格在星期五、六、日及公众假期为中小学生提供一小时的服务，分析句子可知，空处修饰动词offer用副词作状语，strict对应的副词为strictly。故填strictly。
【43题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：他们只应在星期五、星期六、星期日及公众假期严格为中小学生提供一小时服务。根据前面的Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays的提示可知，此处应该用holiday的复数形式。故填holidays。
【44题详解】
考查时态、语态。句意：自通知发布以来，中小学生网络成瘾预防已被纳入地方政府和学校的评价标准。根据后面的“since the notice came out”提示可知，这里应该用现在完成时。主语Online addiction prevention为第三人称单数，故填has been included。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：自通知发布以来，中小学生网络成瘾预防已被纳入地方政府和学校的评价标准。结合句意可知，这里用并列连词连接governments和schools，故填and。
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第 一 节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你得知你的交换生朋友Jim对杜甫的诗歌十分感兴趣，请给他写封邮件邀请他来参加你校的杜甫诗歌选修课。内容包括：
1. 上课的时间和地点；
2. 课程的内容；
3. 课前的准备。
参考词汇：optional course 选修课
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。
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【答案】One possible version:
Dear Jim,
Knowing that you are interested in Du Fu’s poems, I am more than pleased to invite you to join our optional course related to them.
As scheduled, we start at 10 a.m. every Saturday in our school library lounge. The topic will be Du Fu’s poems covering a wide range of themes, which can further enhance your understanding of the great poet. To fully prepare for the course, you are suggested to go through the materials attached to this email. Also, please remember to read the history of Tang Dynasty, which would be helpful to understand the background of the poems.
I’d appreciate it if you could accept my invitation and have fun.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华身份，给对杜甫的诗歌十分感兴趣的交换生朋友Jim写一封邮件，邀请他来参加学校的杜甫诗歌选修课。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
对……感兴趣：be interested in→have an interest in
各种各样的：a wide range of→a variety of
提高：enhance→improve, sharpen
充分地：fully→completely, entirely, to the furthest extent
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To fully prepare for the course, you are suggested to go through the materials attached to this email.
拓展句：It is suggested that you should go through the materials attached to this email to fully prepare for the course.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Knowing that you are interested in Du Fu’s poems, I am more than pleased to invite you to join our optional course related to them. (运用了现在分词短语Knowing…作状语、that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] The topic will be Du Fu’s poems covering a wide range of themes, which can further enhance your understanding of the great poet. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was studying for a huge science test when my little brother and sister burst into the kitchen, singing at the top of their lungs: Squirrels (松鼠) in the garden, Squirrels in the tree, I’m a happy squirrel, Look at me. . . Then, just as soon as they finished, they started singing all over again.
“Wow! That’s a pretty catchy song, ” I said after the third time around. But I asked them to stop singing as I was trying to study.
“Sorry, Zona, ” said Indi. “But we really do need to keep singing it. Our music teacher said so!” “Yeah, ” said Tex. “Our class is putting on a squirrel play for Parents Night, and we have to memorize every single word by Friday!” Indi added that they had to make their own tails and ears and dumped (倾倒 ) out a bag full of furry costume parts. “Can you help us ”
“Maybe in a little while, ” I said. “Right now, I need to read my book. ”
Tex and Indi sang that song while they were making their costumes, while they were doing their housework, and even while they were brushing their teeth!
Since Tex and Indi squeaked (吱吱叫) and sang every day that week, I wasn’t as prepared as I wanted to be for my test on Friday. And in the middle of taking my test, the squirrel song started playing over and over in my head. It was almost impossible for me to focus on the last few questions.
When I got home that afternoon, all I wanted to do was a rest on the couch. The only thing was, Tex and Indi had beaten me to it.
“Can you please let me sit too ” I complained. “I had a bad day!” “We had a bad day too!” said Tex. “Yeah, ” said Indi. “A group of kids in our class got sick, so tonight’s play is canceled!”
We were just three unhappy persons sitting in silence for a really long time. Even though I had been complaining about their singing, it broke my heart to see them disappointed. They had been so excited about the show. I said after a while, “I can’t let all of your practising go to waste. ”
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。
“We don’t want to waste it, either, but what can we do ” Indi asked helplessly.
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As the lights went up, two cute little squirrels scampered ( 蹦蹦跳跳) into the middle of the stage.
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【答案】
“We don’t want to waste it, either, but what can we do ” Indi asked helplessly. “We can hold the Parents’ Night by ourselves that can be arranged in our own house.” Hearing my words, Tex and Indi jumped up from the couch excitedly with eyes flashing, “Yes, Zona, you’re right. We can put on the squirrel play for our parents who can be our audience! I believe they will like it!” Indi agreed, turning around cheerfully. In the next few hours, we began to make preparations respectively. Tex and Indi continued to Practise the song while making up and I was in charge of setting up the performance hall for the night. After everything was ready, I arranged for our parents to attend the performance.
As the lights went up, two cute little squirrels scampered (蹦蹦跳跳) into the middle of the stage. “Squirrels in the garden, Squirrels in the tree, I’m a happy squirrel, Look at me. . . Then, just as soon as they finished, they started singing all over again.” While singing at the top of their lungs, Tex and Indi put on a vivid and perfect performance. As the music stopped, our parents stood up in excitement and kept clapping loudly, “What a wonderful performance! Thank you, babies! You’re so great!” Mum Praised. “Zona helped us, Mum. It was our joint effort that made us do it. ” Indi said, holding my hand happily. “Oh, my dear, you’re the best, I’m proud of you all.” Mum hugged us slightly and gently. The squirrel song started to play over and over in my head again. What a pleasant night!
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在复习准备科学考试时，他的弟弟妹妹也在为将要在学校举办的家长晚会大声练习唱歌。弟妹循环式的练习使作者的脑海里不停地萦绕着歌声，严重影响了考试的发挥，非常沮丧；而弟妹也因晚会的意外取消而感到失意。最终，在作者的提议下，三个失意的人在家中举办了晚会，为自己的父母献上了一台精彩的演出，得到了父母的称赞，也度过了愉快的一晚。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
① 由第一段句首内容“我们也不想浪费，但是能做什么呢？”英迪无奈地问道”可知，第一段可描写作者提出自己在家中举办晚会的想法，并做出相应的准备。
② 由第二段句首内容“随着灯光亮起，两只可爱的小松鼠蹦蹦跳跳地跑到了舞台中央。”可知，第二段可描写演出的过程和父母的反应，最终度过了愉快的一晚。
2.续写线索：
提议在家中办晚会——得到同意——开始准备——父母参加——演出过程——父母的反应——幸福的一晚
3.词汇激活
行为类
① 举办、举行：hold/host
② 继续：continue/go on
③ 表演松鼠节目：put on the squirrel play/give the squirrel play
④ 鼓掌：clap/applaud
情绪类
① 高兴地：cheerfully/happily
② 兴奋地： in excitement /excitedly
【点睛】【高分句型1】We can hold the Parents’ Night by ourselves that can be arranged in our own house.(运用了关系代词that引导的定语从句。）
【高分句型2】It was our joint effort that made us do it.（运用了“It is+被强调部分+that+其他部分”的强调句型。）
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英 语
全卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
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第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项。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 is the man doing
A. Listening to the news. B. Enjoying a TV series. C. Watching a game.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Relatives,
3. When do the speakers usually go to bed
A. At 9:00. B. At 9:30. C. At 10:00.
4. What does the man mean
A. He didn’t see Mary on the way home.
B. He gave Mary a ride yesterday.
C. He took a bus home.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Some popular songs. B. A car race. C. A video game.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各 小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What will the weather be like
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
7. What do we know about the woman
A She uses the umbrella in a wrong way.
B. She gets sunburned easily.
C. She never puts on sun cream.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the man feel sorry
A. He didn’t keep an appointment.
B. He can’t look after his father.
C. He is too busy to go to hospital.
9. What’s the woman’s attitude towards the man
A. Understanding. B. Sorry. C. Thankful.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a publishing company. B. In the man’s house. C. In a newspaper office.
11. Why is the woman talking to the man
A. To inform him of a meeting.
B. To borrow his book.
C. To ask for an article.
12.How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Annoyed. B. Serious. C. Excited.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman probably
A. A tour guide. B. A model. C. A designer.
14. Why will the man come to Milan
A. To attend a competition. B. To visit relatives. C. To enjoy a holiday.
15. What is the woman going to do next Saturday
A. Show the man around the city.
B. See a performance.
C. Watch a basketball game.
16. Who will pick up the man
A. The woman’s husband. B. The man’s wife. C. The man’s mother.
听第10 段材料, 回答第17 至20题。
17. What happens when the refrigerator door is shut
A. The notes are updated. B. Photos of food are taken. C. The power turns off.
18. What can the refrigerator do
A. Order groceries by itself. B. Play music. C. Take notes.
19. How might the refrigerator help users make healthier choices
A. By telling them what to eat at certain times.
B. By recording their eating habits.
C. By tracking their exercise activities.
20. Who will get the best use out of the refrigerator
A. Couples. B. Single people. C. Large families.
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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids.
Corduroy
It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. He has lost one of his buttons. This makes him very sad because he wants to be taken home by a kid. So he decides to find a new button. Corduroy contains some hard words. So you’d better use a dictionary while reading it.
Price: $18; a 10% discount on Sunday
Curious George
Curious George, a monkey, is a little too interested in everything, which causes humans to bring him from the forest to a big city. However, there he calls the fire department, is sent to prison, escapes from prison and is carried into the sky by balloons. Though the book uses a lot of short and simple sentences, some of its words are not simple.
Price: $20; a 20% discount on Sunday
The Story of Ferdinand
Ferdinand, a bull, loves to smell the flowers in the grasslands. One day people come to pick a male cow for bullfights. Ferdinand doesn’t want to be chosen, but a bee stings (蜇) him. It causes him to jump around crazily, so he’s picked. In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. The book has many similar stories that bring laughter. And it has everything that makes a children’s book great for English learners—simple and hard words.
Price: $16; a 10% discount on Sunday
Green Eggs and Ham
In this book, a cat named Sam really likes green eggs and meat. So he offers them to a friend. Read the book to see if his friend likes the meal or not. This book is a poem. Despite the simple vocabulary, the words are used in a way that feels smart.
Price: $15; a 5% discount on Sunday
1. Which book is about a small toy bear
A. Curious George. B. Corduroy.
C. Green Eggs and Ham. D. The Story of Ferdinand.
2. Why is Ferdinand sent back to the grassland
A He lies to the audience. B. He jumps around crazily.
C. He refuses to fight. D. A bee stings him.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To help. B. To advertise. C. To comment. D. To educate.
B
Growing up in Saudi Arabia, 44-year-old photographer Jody MacDonald has always had a strong interest in the desert. “I have always wanted to spend some time in the Sahara, ” MacDonald said. “There are still so many unexplored areas in the Sahara Desert. These relatively unexplored places are so rare these days and hold the very fundamentals of exploration, which attract me. So finally I made the journey. “MacDonald started her journey in Mauritania’s capital city Nouakchott, and headed inland where she and her team jumped on the world’s longest cargo train (货运列车) for a 435-mile journey on the Mauritania Railway. ”The train was dirty and uncomfortable but it was such an interesting and unique way to travel through the vast desert by train, ”said MacDonald
MacDonald and her group had to face many challenges on their journey. Except for the dirt and discomfort, the travellers also had to deal with the intense heat, violent winds and even dangerous sandstorms. “I was out taking photographs and within minutes, the wind increased to more than 100 miles an hour, ”MacDonald said. “I thought my skin was going to be torn off because of the rain and blowing sand. It felt like sandpaper on mv skin. I have never experienced winds that strong before. There was once a time when I wanted tol give up. ”
She dealt with the harsh (恶劣的) conditions by trying not to travel in the middle of the day and wore headscarves to protect herself from the sun and blowing sand. “The weather definitely dictates when and where you travel, “said MacDonald. Even with all the challenges, the photographer managed to record amazing images of the beautiful but harsh landscapes of Mauritania, and its fascinating cultures and communities.
4. Why did MacDonald tour the Sahara Desert
A. She grew up in Saudi Arabia.
B. She intended to be a famous woman.
C. She had a strong interest in travelling alone.
D. She was attracted by the unexplored places in it.
5. How did MacDonald feel on the cargo train
A. Unclean and painful. B. Unique and relaxed.
C. Comfortable and interested. D. Excited and unforgettable.
6 What made MacDonald once decide to give up her journey
A. The sandpaper on her skin. B. The difficult weather conditions.
C. The dangerous animals. D. The harsh criticism.
7. What does the underlined word “dictates” in the last paragraph mean
A. Determines. B. Allows. C. Multiplies. D. Postpones.
C
A TV series in England, Away from It All, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people.
Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd(牧羊人), and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices, or crowded cities. Away from It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people’s kindness.
The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework and the troubles that fill the world. He also claims that it’s a good sign that today’s youth are switching to happier TV series, as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(电视迷)and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
One mother, Lucy Linney, said of her son Patrick, “Before he started watching Away from It All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’. ”
And what do the experts say Paula Ray, a doctor, says that TV can influence young people’s lifestyles. But she says that if a young person reacts as strongly as Patrick, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in the behaviour.
8. What is the TV series Away from It All about
A. Stressful moments.
B. Simple stories of people in the cities.
C. The relaxing lifestyles of country people
D. Busy offices and peaceful English countryside.
9. Why is Away from It All a success according to the director
A. It indicates teenagers are suffering from stress.
B. It drives the public to focus on the health of teenagers.
C. It shows the youth would like a happier and healthier life.
D. It helps teenagers forget about the pressures of study and troubles around.
10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The benefit of watching the TV series.
B. The bad influence of the TV series on teenagers.
C. An excuse for not completing housework.
D. Happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
11. What is Lucy Linney’s attitude towards her son’s behaviour due to Away from it AI
A. Satisfied. B. Curious. C. Tolerant. D. Concerned.
D
It’s possible that interstellar space explorers arriving on another planet come across problems communicating with previous and subsequent arrivals, as their spoken language has changed in isolation along the way.
Regarding the issue, two American scholars, Andrew McKenzie and Jeffrey Punske, co-authored the article “Language Development During Interstellar Travel”. What has been discussed in the article is the concept of language change over time. They wrote that given more time, new grammatical forms can completely replace current ones.
In a recent interview, McKenzie explained it. “If you’re on a spaceship for 10 generations, new concepts will emerge, new social issues will come up, and people will create ways of talking about them, ” McKenzie said, “and these will become the vocabulary particular to the spaceship. People on Earth might never know about these words, unless there’s a reason to tell them. And the further away you get, the less you’re going to talk to people back home.”
“So if we have Earth English and spaceship English, and they become different over the years, you will have to learn a little Earth English to send messages back or to read the instruction manuals and information that come with the spaceship.”
“Also, keep in mind that the language back on Earth is going to change, too, during that time. So they may well be communicating like we’d be using Latin — communicating with this version of the language nobody uses.”
McKenzie and Punske also pointed out that an adaptation in the form of sign language will be needed for use with and among those working on the spaceship who are sure to be born deaf.
There will be a need for an informed linguistic policy on board that can be maintained without referring back to Earth-based regulations.
The authors concluded that if a study of the linguistic changes aboard a spaceship could be performed, it would add to its scientific value.
12. What is the two American scholars’ article mainly about
A. The advantage of new grammatical forms.
B. The opinion of language change during space travel.
C. The interstellar space explorers arriving on another planet.
D. The difference between previous and subsequent arrivals.
13. What can we learn from the text
A. Space English will change faster than Earth English.
B. Those working on the spaceship will need to use sign language.
C. The further away you get, the more you will talk to people back home.
D. People on Earth will never know any word particular to the spaceship.
14. What might the researchers study in the future
A. How language changes on board.
B. Why sign language is used in space travel.
C. When language would begin to change.
D. Whether a language rule in space is important.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. A Couple of American Experts
B. Spaceship English Will Be Popular
C. Future Linguistic Issues in Space
D. The Challenge Resulting from Space Exploring
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选 项 。
Exams are an important type of assessment almost all students will need to undertake The best way to study is not to recite (背诵) it all in hours or minutes before an exam. ___16___ It is important to manage this stress and find ways of helping to reduce it.
How do you face such an important day If you have not been able to study the complete contents till now, don’t long to finish it all. Firstly, prepare a test kit for the duration of your examination. In your bag, collect all your supplies such as pencils, several pens and other important writing materials. Put the bag and everything else that you might need in one place. ___17___
When you arrive at the hall, surround yourself with friends who are supportive or just go through your notes quietly. Always make it a point to study the subjects which you find easier to learn first. You’ll be affected if you do not know the answer to any topic. ___18___ This will just upset you and send you into panic mode.
When you are in the examination room, follow these steps. Before the examination starts, make sure your question paper is complete, Read the instructions carefully. ___19___Divide your time carefully for each question and move on to the next question even if you have not finished the first.
___20___ Do not worry about what you could have done or haven’t done. Try not to discuss the answers with your friends. You should not allow anything to upset the rest of the examination.
A. Finally, after each paper, go home and rest.
B. Settle the easy questions first.
C. Exam stress affects most students in various ways.
D. Calm down and remember to finish the answer.
E. Therefore, do not go round asking crazily for the answer.
F. This will help to reduce your worries in the morning.
G. A lot of students are excited when facing the first examination.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My wife, Hannah, and I don’t usually keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered, but after my diagnosis with brain cancer, I loved the ____21____ of having something green around.
A friend gave me a lucky bamboo plant. I told Hannah I wanted to ____22____ for it myself. When it didn’t immediately turn yellow or lose leaves, I was pleasantly ____23____ . Tending to the plant gave me a sense of accomplishment (成就) when I sometimes felt ____24____. As a family physician, I was used to offering care, not____25____ it.
After I____26____ from the operation and returned to work, I ____27____ to care for the plant.
Soon, it had nearly doubled in height. Both the tree and I were thriving (茁壮成长). Then, without any reason, it began to show ____28____ of stress. Its leaves kept browning and ____29____ to the floor. Hannah ____30____ me that we’d seen houseplants die before, but I couldn’t ____31____ the feeling that the plant had become a symbol of my health.
I began to search online to ____32____ how to care for my plant. Following the instructions, I ____33____ the tree to a larger pot, giving it ____34____ to grow. When it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive again. Whenever I look at the plant in its new pot, I make a point to think of those who have cared for and ____35____ me.
21.
A. instruction B. information C. dream D. idea
22.
A. apply B. care C. fight D. prepare
23.
A. frightened B. interested C. ashamed D. surprised
24.
A. powerless B. confused C. annoyed D. addicted
25.
A. refusing B. changing C. receiving D. believing
26.
A. recovered B. suffered C. resulting D. dating
27.
A. continued B. remembered C. planned D. started
28.
A. levels B. causes C. signs D. models
29.
A. crashing B. knocking C. sinking D. dropping
30.
A. urged B. reminded C. encouraged D. taught
31.
A. describe B. create C. shake D. restore
32.
A. carry out B. figure out C. take out D. hold out
33.
A. freed B. transplanted C. directed D. changed
34.
A. ambition B. attention C. room D. strength
35.
A. criticized B. supported C. memorized D. followed
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Schools and companies are encouraged to take actions ___36___ (control) online addictions, Primary and secondary school students should not bring digital devices, including cell phones, to classrooms and students ___37___ have applied to bring such devices to school should turn them in for custody (保管) , said ___38___new notice on Friday. The notice, published ___39___ the Ministry of Education and five other departments, aims to control online gaming addictions.
School teachers should educate students to prevent them from ___40___ (enter) Internet cafes and limit developing online addictions through scientific and proper ways. Online gaming companies should ___41___ (strength) limits for online games, which should not contain unsafe behaviours for students to follow. They should only___42___ (strict) offer one hour of service on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public ___43___ (holiday) to primary and secondary students.
Online addiction prevention for primary and secondary school students ___44___ (include) in the evaluation standards for local governments ___45___schools since the notice came out.
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第 一 节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你得知你的交换生朋友Jim对杜甫的诗歌十分感兴趣，请给他写封邮件邀请他来参加你校的杜甫诗歌选修课。内容包括：
1. 上课的时间和地点；
2. 课程的内容；
3. 课前的准备。
参考词汇：optional course 选修课
注意：
1. 写作词数应80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。
I was studying for a huge science test when my little brother and sister burst into the kitchen, singing at the top of their lungs: Squirrels (松鼠) in the garden, Squirrels in the tree, I’m a happy squirrel, Look at me. . . Then, just as soon as they finished, they started singing all over again.
“Wow! That’s a pretty catchy song, ” I said after the third time around. But I asked them to stop singing as I was trying to study.
“Sorry, Zona, ” said Indi. “But we really do need to keep singing it. Our music teacher said so!” “Yeah, ” said Tex. “Our class is putting on a squirrel play for Parents Night, and we have to memorize every single word by Friday!” Indi added that they had to make their own tails and ears and dumped (倾倒 ) out a bag full of furry costume parts. “Can you help us ”
“Maybe in a little while, ” I said. “Right now, I need to read my book. ”
Tex and Indi sang that song while they were making their costumes, while they were doing their housework, and even while they were brushing their teeth!
Since Tex and Indi squeaked (吱吱叫) and sang every day that week, I wasn’t as prepared as I wanted to be for my test on Friday. And in the middle of taking my test, the squirrel song started playing over and over in my head. It was almost impossible for me to focus on the last few questions.
When I got home that afternoon, all I wanted to do was a rest on the couch. The only thing was, Tex and Indi had beaten me to it.
“Can you please let me sit too ” I complained. “I had a bad day!” “We had a bad day too!” said Tex. “Yeah, ” said Indi. “A group of kids in our class got sick, so tonight’s play is canceled!”
We were just three unhappy persons sitting in silence for a really long time. Even though I had been complaining about their singing, it broke my heart to see them disappointed. They had been so excited about the show. I said after a while, “I can’t let all of your practising go to waste. ”
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。
“We don’t want to waste it, either, but what can we do ” Indi asked helplessly.
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As the lights went up, two cute little squirrels scampered ( 蹦蹦跳跳) into the middle of the stage.
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