2023-2024学年度上学期武汉市重点中学5G联合体期末考试
高二英语试卷
试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
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。
1. What did the cat eat yesterday
A. Fish. B.Chicken. C. Beef.
2. What can the woman do to get better at playing the piano？
A. Improve her strength.
B. Move quicker between the keys.
C. Hold the higher notes for longer.
3. What time does the woman's husband usually arrive home
A. At four o'clock. B. At five o'clock. C. At six o'clock.
4. Where might the man's dad be now
A. At a client's home. B. In his office. C. On a plane.
5. What did the man probably do for the woman
A. He drove her back home.
B. He invited her to his party.
C. He celebrated her birthday at a restaurant.
第二节
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，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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Freeing a bird. B. Nursing a bird. C. Rescuing a bird.
7. Where are the speakers
A. In a car. B. In a zoo. C. In a forest.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel about the picture
A. Impressed. B. Dissatisfied. C. Disappointed.
9. What will the man do for the woman next
A. Show her some pictures.
B. Teach her how to use a tool.
C. Tell her some skills of taking pictures.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man want to do
A. Check if there are flights to Dublin.
B. Consult the price of the air ticket.
C. Book a flight for his boss.
11. What time does the direct flight leave
A. At 9:40 a.m. B. At 3:15 p.m. C. At 6:45 p.m.
12. What is the woman asked to do for the man's boss in the end
A. Provide some pills for him.
B. Book a specific seat for him.
C. Arrange another flight for him.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Jane think of her work at the theater
A. It's boring. B. It's confusing C. It's demanding.
14. Why does Jane make the phone call
A. To ask for a favor.
B. To talk about old times.
C. To make an invitation.
15. How will Jane get to the theater tomorrow
A. By car B. By bus. C. By train.
16. What is the probable relationship between Tom and Jane
A. Neighbors. B. Former co-workers. C. Family members
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. When did Miles Teller star in his first movie
A. In 2016. B. In 2013 C. In 2010.
18. Why is Miles Teller most proud of his work Whiplash
A. He went through a difficult time during filming.
B. He won an important award for his role.
C. He had to really use his emotions.
19. Who is the most interesting person that Miles Teller has worked with
A. Zac Efron. B. Jonah Hill. C. Andrew.
20. With whom has Miles Teller worked more than once
A. Shailene Woodley B. Jonah Hill. C. Zac Efron.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，每小题2．5分，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
Italki works with Emmersion and Oxford Online Placement Test to provide online language tests for language learners.
Test contents:
Italki Language Test is powered by Emmersion, which offered two kinds of test contents, Emmersion Speaking test and Emmersion Grammar test. The Emmersion Speaking test is available for 7 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Italian, and is mostly designed to use neutral accents and not focus on a specific dialect. However, the Spanish test uses a Latin American accent, and the Portuguese test leans towards a Brazilian accent. The Emmersion Grammar test is available for 5 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.
OOPT, Oxford Online Placement Test includes an English Grammar test.
Expiration (有效期):
1. OOPT is valid for a year from the purchase date.
2. Italki Language test is valid for 1 year after purchase. You can take up to 4 times tests within one purchase. To take the test, you need to activate (激活) it to start. Italki Language Test won’t limit you to activate the same language for these 4 tests. You can choose any available language you want to activate each time.
What should I prepare before taking the Italki Language Test
A stable internet connection.
An updated internet browser. Chrome is recommended, but here, you’ll find a list of compatible (可兼容的) browsers and equipment, including mobile devices and computers: https://support.emmersion.ai/support/solutions/articles/60000703287-device-and-browser-requirements.
A quiet environment with little or no background noise.
A headset with a built-in microphone (Optional).
How long will the test take
The test will ask you 40-45 questions, which should take 15 minutes to 30 minutes.
However it depends on you. The computerized adaptive testing adapts to the examinee’s level. There isn’t a set number of questions, and the questions won’t always be the same. For the OOPT test, please make sure that you click “submit” to complete your test within the one-hour time limit. Otherwise, you won’t get a score as the exam didn’t finish in time.
1. How many foreign languages are available for a Spanish student in an Emmersion Grammar test
A. one B. four C. five D. seven
2. Which is a must for a Italki Language test
A. A quiet environment.
B. The Chrome browser.
C. A computer.
D. A headset with a built-in microphone.
3. What else should you pay attention to when taking a test
A. Accents are not acceptable in the test.
B. You should stick to one language for tests within one purchase.
C. The numbers of questions in the test are not fixed.
D. You should click “submit” within 45 minutes in an OOPT text.
B
“Are you okay ” My brother Matthew asked from the driver’s seat as we hung upside down, trapped by our seat belts and covered in sand. Off-roading (越野驾驶) on 85,000 acres of dunes (沙丘) in California had become our tradition. I felt the blood rushing to my head, my heart pounding like the loud bass in a car. It reminded me of the four bass-loving brothers who lived across from us growing up. As a little girl, I often wondered if Matthew and I would ever have their friendship.
When Matthew found out he was to have a baby brother, he was over the moon. But to everyone’s surprise, “It’s a girl!” His disappointment was obvious.
As soon as I could walk, my big brother was everything to me, my idol. But to him, I was an annoyance, though he found comfort in tormenting (捉弄) me. Yet, I put up with it, waiting for moments when he’d reach out from his loneliness.
The sibling relationship is unique, and it’s often the longest relationship we have in our entire lives. After learning that I missed him, Matthew unexpectedly invited me to visit him at university.In his room, he handed me a drink. We didn’t need many words; as siblings, we had a simple way of chatting.
He knew about my struggles — the family secrets — and became my rock. When I was excluded from the family Thanksgiving, he refused to attend without me. Instead, we had dinner — just the two of us.
My big brother, once a tormentor, had become my protector and friend. But after our off-roading accident, I saw him differently — vulnerable and unprotected. “Are you okay Are you bleeding ” I checked his injuries. The man I’d seen as strong was now human, fragile.
As we got ourselves back upright, I realized it was time for me to be his protector. Our shared bond had grown even deeper. I looked at my big brother, and we both smiled. Without him, my life would be unimaginably different. It was my turn to protect him. Thankfully, we had let each other in.
4. Why did the author’s heart pound like the loud bass
A. Because she was reminded of the four brothers who loved loud bass.
B. Because she admired the friendship between the four bass-loving brothers.
C. Because she was trapped in the upside-down car.
D. Because she liked listening to the loud bass in a car.
5. What does the underlined phrase “over the moon” mean in paragraph 2
A. Land on the moon.
B. Greatly delighted.
C. Totally disappointed.
D. Extremely exhausted.
6. Why my brother became my rock
A. He was excluded from the family Thanksgiving.
B. He knew his own struggles and family secrets.
C He supported me when I was not included in the family gathering.
D. He refused to attend the family Thanksgiving party with me.
7. Which of the following can best describe my brother
A. Creative and brave.
B. Ambitious and romantic.
C. Courageous and humorous.
D. Thoughtful and protective.
C
It was a quiet morning in the library, and we librarians were enjoying a rather loud chat. Suddenly, a patron (常客) marched up to us, gave us an annoyed “Shush!” and went back to her seat. How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a patron! Shouldn’t it be the other way around
Well, it’s complicated. If you’re like me, a middle-aged woman, you probably remember libraries as places of silent reading. These days, however, libraries are more like active community centers.
In the past, most libraries didn’t focus much on programs for kids whose age made it impossible for them to be quiet on demand. But growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in how libraries connect with young readers. Now libraries begin offering interactive programs for kids, including crafts, board games, and story times. These types of programs certainly aren’t designed to be silent.
Along with more programs for ever-younger children, technology today has played a part in the transformation of libraries into places where both kids and adults can use computers, make something on a 3D printer and more. In addition, many libraries now offer programs for adults, who can participate in in book discussion, learn calligraphy, and even take college classes.
Of course, libraries still need peaceful phones. These days, many libraries have glassed-off study rooms or quiet areas. They are also less noisy in the early afternoons, after morning children’s programs and before the after-school kid crowd arrive.
It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a patron, we should have been using our “library voices” as we talked. Still, it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence. There’s just too much fun and learning happening.
8. How did the author respond to the patron’s behavior
A. She approved of it. B. She was disappointed at it.
C. She hesitated about it. D. She was astonished at it.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The past and the present of libraries. B. The reason for the change of libraries.
C The activities for young children in libraries. D. The connection between libraries and readers.
10. What can we learn about today’s libraries
A. They heavily depend on technology. B. They offer online programs for adults.
C. They still provide silent reading places. D. They care much about time arrangement.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. Libraries Should be Loud B. Reading Can be Fun in Libraries
C. Libraries Make Learning Happen D. Library Programs Target Children
D
Recently, scientists have succeeded in creating the world’s first mental images of objects and landscapes from human brain activity by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, local media reported.
The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday.
The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields, the report said.
Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity.
The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers.
QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind.
The findings were published recently in the online edition of the international scientific journal Neural Networks.
12. Which of the following statement is TRUE
A. Scientists successfully drew the mental images of human activity.
B. Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized.
C. By using this AI technology, scientists could draw any object even an airplane.
D. This technology has been applied widely in the world.
13. What’s the main idea of the paragraph 4
A. The conclusion of the research.
B. The procedure of the research.
C. The background of the research.
D. The importance of the research.
14 Which of the following statements is FALSE
A. It could be used in the medical field.
B. It could be used in the welfare area.
C. It could be used in the development of digital devices.
D. It could be used to understand the brain mechanisms of dreams.
15. What is the significance of the technology
A. To help people view a world that was invisible to the naked eye.
B. To be applied in the medical fields to cure heart diseases.
C To generate AI images of objects and landscapes.
D. To provide the opportunity to look into people’s mind.
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。
How to Create a Home First Aid Kit
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, so having a properly stocked first aid kit in your home is an easy but essential part of good emergency preparation. Here are some useful tips for you to personalize your own first aid kit.
Pick a good container. You can buy pre-filled first aid kits, and you can also buy empty first aid kit containers.___16___One good choice is a large, water-resistant, flexible plastic container with either a zipper (拉链) closure or a lid. Lunchboxes are also another good option.
___17___When your child is crying about a wound on her knee, you don't want your home kit buried on the back of a closet. Establish a clearly-defined, consistent spot for your first aid kit, on a visible closet shelf, for instance, and inform everyone in your home of its location.
Teach your family about the kit. ___18___ For younger children who shouldn’t try to use the items in the kit, teach them where it is located, so they could show a visitor, relative, babysitter, etc. For older children and adults, instruct them on when to retrieve (收回) the kit and how to use the various items in it.
Keep your kit up-to-date. No one wants to fetch a first aid kit and find the bandage box empty or the painkillers expired. ___19___ You’ve probably heard that you should check the batteries in your smoke detectors. This would also be a good opportunity to check the status of your first aid kit and restock it as needed.
Create a checklist to include with the kit. Stock your first aid kit and record every item on a sheet of paper you can keep it in the kit. Record amounts and expiration dates next to the listed items on the checklist you include in your kit. ___20___
A. Make sure anyone who retrieves the kit knows what it includes and does not include.
B. Make sure everyone in your home knows the location of the kit and when to retrieve it.
C. Make your kit safely accessible.
D. But you almost already have a perfectly good first aid kit container in your home.
E. Keep track of supply amounts and expiration dates regularly.
F. Make your kit clearly recognizable.
G. Or you can buy a first aid kit in the store.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
Hannah, an adventurous girl, lived on a small village in a land far away. All of the villagers were used to their ____21____ tasks and very few had the will to try something new. Unlike them, Hannah loved to ____22____ and would spend hours in the woods looking for new things.
One afternoon, she ____23____ an abandoned cottage. With curiosity she slowly opened the door and was left ____24____. In front of her was a room full of books glittering in the dust! She gasped as she ____25____ that she had found a hidden treasure. She ____26____ two and decided to read them at her home.
From that day on, Hannah ____27____ read the books, which took her to a world of talking animals, mystical creatures, and daring knights. She read about characters who faced ____28____ with their determination and characters who bravely ____29____ for good. She learned the power of love and friendship, and that the true strength lies within one’s own _____30_____!
With the good in heart, Hannah started to _____31_____ the gold from the tales with the people of her village. Soon, the _____32_____ of Hannah’s storytelling spread. People traveled from different places to listen to her stories._____33_____, Hannah started writing stories of her own too!
Hannah’s passion and _____34_____ blew life into the tales and her words breathed new life into countless souls. She became a signal of _____35_____, a reminder for everyone that even in the dustiest comers, there can be a hidden treasure.
21. A. urgent B. challenging C. fruitless D. routine
22. A. camp B. detect C. explore D. relax
23. A. came upon B. cycled around C. dropped by D. stepped into
24. A. astonished B. confused C. disappointed D. relieved
25. A. claimed B. clarified C. predicted D. realized
26. A. bought B. checked C. picked D. searched
27. A. eagerly B. cautiously C. patiently D. roughly
28. A. dangers B. contradictions C. conflicts D. hardships
29. A. called B. prepared C. struggled D. waited
30. A. body B. brain C. heart D. forehead
31. A. adapt B. share C. read D. tell
32. A. ambition B. benefit C. word D. intention
33. A. Convinced B. Entertained C. Inspired D. Affected
34. A. confidence B. dedication C. inspiration D. patience
35. A. pursuit B. hope C. love D. success
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。
There’s nothing ___36___(comforting) than a nice hot meal on a cold winter day, especially ___37___ you’re out and about. But what if you have no way of heating your lunch or ordering a hot meal That’s where the world’s first microwave bag comes into place.
Made out of an innovative conductive fabric developed by Japanese company Sanki Consys Co. Ltd., the Willtex ‘Willcook’ bag looks like your average laptop bag, but it can heat up whatever you have stored inside ___38___ a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius in just 5 minutes. The bag ___39___(it) weighs just 160 grams, ___40___ the rechargeable battery pack powering it weighs an extra 120 grams.
The true innovation behind the Willcook microwave bag is the stretchable fabric that generates heat just by drawing power from a battery pack. The revolutionary fabric has the same ___41___ (flexible) and lightness as regular cloth, yet ___42___(provide) quick and uniform heating.
The inside of a Willcook microwave bag reaches 80°C in 5 minutes after ___43___(power) on, but users can set the temperature between 40°C and 250°C via a smartphone app ___44___(call) Hotopia. The included battery pack lasts for 8 hours on a full charge and has ____45____ small, dedicated pocket on the side of the bag.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 为了弘扬中国传统文化，你校英语俱乐部将举办一场汉服文化展（Han Chinese Clothing Show）。请你用英语写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 时间、地点；
3. 号召大家参观。
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。
Notice
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第二节读后续写（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。
At noon that day, I drove back to my house after the performance. Just as I entered the living room, I heard a gentle sound coming from the bedroom upstairs—it was the sound of my favorite violin.
“Thief!”
I dashed upstairs. Sure enough, as expected, a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin. The boy had messy hair and a thin face, his oversized coat seemingly filled with something. At first glance, I found a new pair of shoes missing. It seemed that he was surely a thief.
Then, I saw his eyes full of fear and despair. My anger was immediately replaced by a smile, I asked, “Are you Mr. Ram’s nephew, Michael I’m his housekeeper. Two days ago, I heard his nephew living in the countryside will come. It must be you. You’re really like him!”
On hearing my words, the boy was first astonished, but then quickly said, “Has my uncle gone out I think I’d better first go out for a walk and visit him again in a while.”
I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin, “Do you like to play the violin so much ”
“Yes, but I’m so poor that I can’t afford it,” the boy replied.
“Then, I give this violin to you.” The boy looked at me questioningly, but he picked up the violin. Going out to the living room, he suddenly saw on the wall my huge color photo I performed in the Sydney Opera House. He involuntarily trembled for a moment and ran out without looking back.
I was sure that the boy had understood what happened because no one would decorate the living room with the housekeeper’s photo.
Paragraph 1:
A few years later, I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students.
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Paragraph 2:
After the competition, “Michael” ran to me, holding a violin box.
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1-5ACBCB 6—10ACABC 11-15BBCAA 16-20BCCAA2023-2024学年度上学期武汉市重点中学5G联合体期末考试
高二英语试卷
试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
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。
1. What did the cat eat yesterday
A. Fish. B.Chicken. C. Beef.
2 What can the woman do to get better at playing the piano？
A. Improve her strength.
B. Move quicker between the keys.
C. Hold the higher notes for longer.
3. What time does the woman's husband usually arrive home
A. At four o'clock. B. At five o'clock. C. At six o'clock.
4. Where might the man's dad be now
A. At a client's home. B. In his office. C. On a plane.
5. What did the man probably do for the woman
A. He drove her back home.
B. He invited her to his party.
C. He celebrated her birthday at a restaurant.
第二节
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，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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Freeing a bird. B. Nursing a bird. C. Rescuing a bird.
7. Where are the speakers
A. In a car. B. In a zoo. C. In a forest.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel about the picture
A. Impressed. B. Dissatisfied. C. Disappointed.
9. What will the man do for the woman next
A. Show her some pictures.
B. Teach her how to use a tool.
C. Tell her some skills of taking pictures.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man want to do
A. Check if there are flights to Dublin.
B. Consult the price of the air ticket.
C. Book a flight for his boss.
11. What time does the direct flight leave
A At 9:40 a.m. B. At 3:15 p.m. C. At 6:45 p.m.
12. What is the woman asked to do for the man's boss in the end
A. Provide some pills for him.
B. Book a specific seat for him.
C. Arrange another flight for him.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Jane think of her work at the theater
A. It's boring. B. It's confusing C. It's demanding.
14. Why does Jane make the phone call
A. To ask for a favor.
B. To talk about old times.
C. To make an invitation.
15. How will Jane get to the theater tomorrow
A. By car B. By bus. C. By train.
16. What is the probable relationship between Tom and Jane
A. Neighbors. B. Former co-workers. C. Family members
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. When did Miles Teller star in his first movie
A. In 2016. B. In 2013 C. In 2010.
18 Why is Miles Teller most proud of his work Whiplash
A. He went through a difficult time during filming.
B. He won an important award for his role.
C. He had to really use his emotions.
19. Who is the most interesting person that Miles Teller has worked with
A. Zac Efron. B. Jonah Hill. C. Andrew.
20. With whom has Miles Teller worked more than once
A. Shailene Woodley B. Jonah Hill. C. Zac Efron.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，每小题2．5分，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
Italki works with Emmersion and Oxford Online Placement Test to provide online language tests for language learners.
Test contents:
Italki Language Test is powered by Emmersion, which offered two kinds of test contents, Emmersion Speaking test and Emmersion Grammar test. The Emmersion Speaking test is available for 7 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Italian, and is mostly designed to use neutral accents and not focus on a specific dialect. However, the Spanish test uses a Latin American accent, and the Portuguese test leans towards a Brazilian accent. The Emmersion Grammar test is available for 5 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.
OOPT, Oxford Online Placement Test includes an English Grammar test.
Expiration (有效期):
1. OOPT is valid for a year from the purchase date.
2. Italki Language test is valid for 1 year after purchase. You can take up to 4 times tests within one purchase. To take the test, you need to activate (激活) it to start. Italki Language Test won’t limit you to activate the same language for these 4 tests. You can choose any available language you want to activate each time.
What should I prepare before taking the Italki Language Test
A stable internet connection.
An updated internet browser. Chrome is recommended, but here, you’ll find a list of compatible (可兼容的) browsers and equipment, including mobile devices and computers: https://support.emmersion.ai/support/solutions/articles/60000703287-device-and-browser-requirements.
A quiet environment with little or no background noise.
A headset with a built-in microphone (Optional).
How long will the test take
The test will ask you 40-45 questions, which should take 15 minutes to 30 minutes.
However, it depends on you. The computerized adaptive testing adapts to the examinee’s level. There isn’t a set number of questions, and the questions won’t always be the same. For the OOPT test, please make sure that you click “submit” to complete your test within the one-hour time limit. Otherwise, you won’t get a score as the exam didn’t finish in time.
1. How many foreign languages are available for a Spanish student in an Emmersion Grammar test
A. one B. four C. five D. seven
2. Which is a must for a Italki Language test
A. A quiet environment.
B. The Chrome browser.
C. A computer.
D. A headset with a built-in microphone.
3. What else should you pay attention to when taking a test
A. Accents are not acceptable in the test.
B. You should stick to one language for tests within one purchase.
C. The numbers of questions in the test are not fixed.
D. You should click “submit” within 45 minutes in an OOPT text.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了 Italki 考试和 OOPT 考试的内容、有效期、参考条件、考试时长等规则。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“The Emmersion Grammar test is available for 5 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian. (Emmersion Grammar test共包含5种语言：英语、法语、西班牙语、德语和意大利语)”可知，Emmersion Grammar test共有5种考试语种，一位说西班牙语的学生则可以考剩余的4种，故选 B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三个小标题下的一系列内容“Chrome is recommended (Chrome 是推荐浏览器)”可知，Chrome 浏览器并不是强制要求；再根据“you’ll find a list of compatible (可兼容的) browsers and equipment, including mobile devices and computers (你可以找到一系列的可兼容的浏览器和设备，包括移动设备和电脑)”可知，参加考试不仅可以用电脑，还可以用移动设备；再根据“A headset with a built-in microphone (Optional). (内置麦克风的头戴设备也是可选设备)”可知，头戴设备并不是强制的；根据“A quiet environment with little or no background noise.（很少或没有背景噪音的安静环境。）”可知，安静的环境是必须的。故选 A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“However, the Spanish test uses a Latin American accent, and the Portuguese test leans towards a Brazilian accent. (不过，西班牙语测试使用的是拉美口音，葡萄牙语测试则倾向于巴西口音)”可知，考试是允许有口音的，故A 选项（考试中不允许有口音）错误；根据第二个小标题下“You can choose any available language you want to activate each time. (你可以选择任何一门考试语言来激活考试)”可知，考生可随意选择语言，故B选项（每次购买只能选择一门语言）错误；根据最后一段“For the OOPT test, please make sure that you click “submit” to complete your test within the one-hour time limit. (对于OOPT测试，请确保您在一个小时的时间限制内点击“提交”完成您的测试)”可知，OOPT 考试时间为1个小时，故D选项（在OOPT 考试中你要在45分钟点击提交）错误。根据最后一段的句子“There isn’t a set number of questions, and the questions won’t always be the same.（没有固定数量的问题，问题也不总是相同的。）”可知，考试题目的数量是不固定的。故选C。
B
“Are you okay ” My brother Matthew asked from the driver’s seat as we hung upside down, trapped by our seat belts and covered in sand. Off-roading (越野驾驶) on 85,000 acres of dunes (沙丘) in California had become our tradition. I felt the blood rushing to my head, my heart pounding like the loud bass in a car. It reminded me of the four bass-loving brothers who lived across from us growing up. As a little girl, I often wondered if Matthew and I would ever have their friendship.
When Matthew found out he was to have a baby brother, he was over the moon. But to everyone’s surprise, “It’s a girl!” His disappointment was obvious.
As soon as I could walk, my big brother was everything to me, my idol. But to him, I was an annoyance, though he found comfort in tormenting (捉弄) me. Yet, I put up with it, waiting for moments when he’d reach out from his loneliness.
The sibling relationship is unique, and it’s often the longest relationship we have in our entire lives. After learning that I missed him, Matthew unexpectedly invited me to visit him at university.In his room, he handed me a drink. We didn’t need many words; as siblings, we had a simple way of chatting.
He knew about my struggles — the family secrets — and became my rock. When I was excluded from the family Thanksgiving, he refused to attend without me. Instead, we had dinner — just the two of us.
My big brother, once a tormentor, had become my protector and friend. But after our off-roading accident, I saw him differently — vulnerable and unprotected. “Are you okay Are you bleeding ” I checked his injuries. The man I’d seen as strong was now human, fragile.
As we got ourselves back upright, I realized it was time for me to be his protector. Our shared bond had grown even deeper. I looked at my big brother, and we both smiled. Without him, my life would be unimaginably different. It was my turn to protect him. Thankfully, we had let each other in.
4. Why did the author’s heart pound like the loud bass
A. Because she was reminded of the four brothers who loved loud bass.
B. Because she admired the friendship between the four bass-loving brothers.
C. Because she was trapped in the upside-down car.
D. Because she liked listening to the loud bass in a car.
5. What does the underlined phrase “over the moon” mean in paragraph 2
A. Land on the moon.
B. Greatly delighted.
C. Totally disappointed.
D. Extremely exhausted.
6. Why my brother became my rock
A. He was excluded from the family Thanksgiving.
B. He knew his own struggles and family secrets.
C. He supported me when I was not included in the family gathering.
D. He refused to attend the family Thanksgiving party with me.
7. Which of the following can best describe my brother
A. Creative and brave.
B. Ambitious and romantic.
C. Courageous and humorous.
D. Thoughtful and protective.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和自己的哥哥Matthew之间感情的变化，从儿时的矛盾到成年后的相互支持和理解。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段““Are you okay ” My brother Matthew asked from the driver’s seat as we hung upside down, trapped by our seat belts and covered in sand. Off-roading (越野驾驶) on 85,000 acres of dunes (沙丘) in California had become our tradition. I felt the blood rushing to my head, my heart pounding like the loud bass in a car.(“你还好吗？”我哥哥Mathew坐在驾驶座上问，当时我们被安全带困住，身上全是沙子，头朝下倒挂着。在加利福尼亚85000英亩的沙丘上越野驾驶已经成为我们的传统。我感到血液涌向我的头部，我的心像汽车里的低音一样砰砰直跳)”可知，作者的心像汽车里的低音一样砰砰直跳是因为作者被困在了翻倒的汽车里。故选C。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词下一句“But to everyone’s surprise, “It’s a girl!” His disappointment was obvious.(但出乎大家意料的是，“是个女孩！”他的失望是显而易见的)”可知，得知是个作者是个女孩后，Matthew非常失望，由此可推测，当Mathew以为会有个弟弟时“非常开心”。选项A“Land on the moon (登陆月球)”；选项B“Greatly delighted (非常高兴)”；选项C“Totally disappointed (完全失望)”；选项D“Extremely exhausted (极度疲倦)”。 故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“He knew about my struggles — the family secrets — and became my rock. When I was excluded from the family Thanksgiving, he refused to attend without me. Instead, we had dinner — just the two of us.(他知道我的挣扎——家庭秘密——并成为我的靠山。当我被排除在家庭感恩节之外时，他拒绝独自参加。相反，我们吃了晚餐——只有我们两个人)”可知，作者的哥哥在作者被排除在家庭感恩节之外时，他拒绝独自参加，并陪着作者一起吃了晚餐。由此推知，作者的哥哥是作者的的靠山。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“After learning that I missed him, Matthew unexpectedly invited me to visit him at university. In his room, he handed me a drink. We didn’t need many words; as siblings, we had a simple way of chatting.(得知我想念他后，Matthew出乎意料地邀请我去大学看望他。在他的房间里，他递给我一杯饮料。我们不需要太多的词汇；作为兄弟姐妹，我们聊天的方式很简单)”可知，Matthew是个善解人意的人；再根据文章第五段“He knew about my struggles — the family secrets — and became my rock. When I was excluded from the family Thanksgiving, he refused to attend without me. Instead, we had dinner — just the two of us.(他知道我的挣扎——家庭秘密——并成为我的靠山。当我被排除在家庭感恩节之外时，他拒绝独自参加。相反，我们吃了晚餐——只有我们两个人)”可推知，Matthew是个会保护妹妹的人。故选D。
C
It was a quiet morning in the library, and we librarians were enjoying a rather loud chat. Suddenly, a patron (常客) marched up to us, gave us an annoyed “Shush!” and went back to her seat. How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a patron! Shouldn’t it be the other way around
Well, it’s complicated. If you’re like me, a middle-aged woman, you probably remember libraries as places of silent reading. These days, however, libraries are more like active community centers.
In the past, most libraries didn’t focus much on programs for kids whose age made it impossible for them to be quiet on demand. But growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in how libraries connect with young readers. Now libraries begin offering interactive programs for kids, including crafts, board games, and story times. These types of programs certainly aren’t designed to be silent.
Along with more programs for ever-younger children, technology today has played a part in the transformation of libraries into places where both kids and adults can use computers, make something on a 3D printer and more. In addition, many libraries now offer programs for adults, who can participate in in book discussion, learn calligraphy, and even take college classes.
Of course, libraries still need peaceful phones. These days, many libraries have glassed-off study rooms or quiet areas. They are also less noisy in the early afternoons, after morning children’s programs and before the after-school kid crowd arrive.
It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a patron, we should have been using our “library voices” as we talked. Still, it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence. There’s just too much fun and learning happening.
8. How did the author respond to the patron’s behavior
A. She approved of it. B. She was disappointed at it.
C. She hesitated about it. D. She was astonished at it.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The past and the present of libraries. B. The reason for the change of libraries.
C. The activities for young children in libraries. D. The connection between libraries and readers.
10. What can we learn about today’s libraries
A. They heavily depend on technology. B. They offer online programs for adults.
C. They still provide silent reading places. D. They care much about time arrangement.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. Libraries Should be Loud B. Reading Can be Fun in Libraries
C. Libraries Make Learning Happen D. Library Programs Target Children
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章就现在图书馆提出自己观点——图书馆应是一个热闹的地方。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段“It was a quiet morning in the library, and we librarians were enjoying a rather loud chat. Suddenly, a patron (常客) marched up to us, gave us an annoyed ‘Shush!’ and went back to her seat. How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a patron! Shouldn’t it be the other way around (那是图书馆里一个安静的早晨，我们图书管理员正在享受着一段相当大声的聊天。突然，一位常客走到我们面前，生气地对我们说了一声‘嘘！’，然后回到她的座位上。一群图书管理员被一位常客嘘了，这真奇怪！不是应该反过来吗？)”可知，作者对常客的行为感觉很吃惊。故选D项。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第三段“In the past, most libraries didn’t focus much on programs for kids whose age made it impossible for them to be quiet on demand. But growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in how libraries connect with young readers. Now libraries begin offering interactive programs for kids, including crafts, board games, and story times. These types of programs certainly aren’t designed to be silent. (在过去，大多数图书馆都不太关注为孩子们提供的项目，因为孩子们的年龄使他们无法按需保持安静。但是，人们越来越了解儿童和青少年通过亲身体验学习的重要性，这导致图书馆与年轻读者的联系发生了翻天覆地的变化。现在，图书馆开始为孩子们提供互动节目，包括手工艺品、棋盘游戏和故事时间。这些类型的程序当然不是为了静音而设计的。)”可知，本段主要讲图书馆改变的原因。故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段“These days, many libraries have glassed-off study rooms or quiet areas. They are also less noisy in the early afternoons, after morning children’s programs and before the after-school kid crowd arrive. (如今，许多图书馆都用玻璃隔开了自习室或安静的区域。他们在下午早些时候、上午的儿童节目之后和放学后的孩子们到来之前也不那么吵了。)”可知，今天的图书馆仍然提供安静的阅读场所。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章最后一段“It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a patron, we should have been using our ‘library voices’ as we talked. Still, it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence. There’s just too much fun and learning happening. (现在我很清楚，在我和同事们被一位常客嘘的那天，我们应该在交谈时使用我们的‘图书馆声音’。尽管如此，图书馆不太可能再回到沉寂的时代。有太多的乐趣和学习正在发生。)”以及上文可知，本文主要讲图书馆不应该一如既往是一个安静的地方，而应该变得热闹起来。故选A项。
D
Recently, scientists have succeeded in creating the world’s first mental images of objects and landscapes from human brain activity by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, local media reported.
The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday.
The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields, the report said.
Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity.
The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers.
QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind.
The findings were published recently in the online edition of the international scientific journal Neural Networks.
12. Which of the following statement is TRUE
A. Scientists successfully drew the mental images of human activity.
B. Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized.
C. By using this AI technology, scientists could draw any object even an airplane.
D. This technology has been applied widely in the world.
13. What’s the main idea of the paragraph 4
A. The conclusion of the research.
B. The procedure of the research.
C. The background of the research.
D. The importance of the research.
14. Which of the following statements is FALSE
A. It could be used in the medical field.
B. It could be used in the welfare area.
C. It could be used in the development of digital devices.
D. It could be used to understand the brain mechanisms of dreams.
15 What is the significance of the technology
A. To help people view a world that was invisible to the naked eye.
B. To be applied in the medical fields to cure heart diseases.
C. To generate AI images of objects and landscapes.
D. To provide the opportunity to look into people’s mind.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了科学家使用人工智能技术成功地根据人类大脑活动创建出世界上第一张物体和风景的心理图像。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday.(据日本共同社周六报道，来自日本国家量子科学与技术研究院(QST)和其他组织的科学家团队能够生成豹子的粗略图像，豹子有可识别的嘴巴、耳朵和斑点图案，以及机翼上有红灯的飞机等物体)”可知，日本科学家团队绘制出了可识别的豹子的照片，可识别部位包括豹子的嘴巴、耳朵和斑点，所以“Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized.(科学家们设法拍出了可以辨认的豹子的照片)”是正确的表述。故选B项。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity.(研究人员向参与者展示了1200张物体和风景的图像，并利用功能性磁共振成像分析和量化了他们的大脑信号与图像之间的关系。同样的图像被输入到生成式人工智能中，以学习它们与大脑活动的对应关系)”可知，第四段介绍了研究是如何进行的，说明了研究的步骤。故选B项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields(该技术被称为“大脑解码”，可以根据大脑活动将感知内容可视化，可以应用于医疗和福利领域)”和第五段中“The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers.(研究人员表示，这项技术可以用于通信设备的开发，并有助于了解幻觉和梦境的大脑机制)”可知，该技术可用于医疗和福利领域，可用于通信设备的开发，还可用于了解梦的大脑机制。文中并未提及“可用于数字设备的开发”，所以C项是错误表述。故选C项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段中“QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind.(QST研究员Kei Majima说，人类已经使用显微镜和其他设备来观察肉眼看不见的世界，但他们还没有能够进入一个人的思想，并指出这是人类第一次窥视别人的思想)”可知，该技术的重要性在于它让人类第一次能够窥视别人的思想。故选D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。
How to Create a Home First Aid Kit
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, so having a properly stocked first aid kit in your home is an easy but essential part of good emergency preparation. Here are some useful tips for you to personalize your own first aid kit.
Pick a good container. You can buy pre-filled first aid kits, and you can also buy empty first aid kit containers.___16___One good choice is a large, water-resistant, flexible plastic container with either a zipper (拉链) closure or a lid. Lunchboxes are also another good option.
___17___When your child is crying about a wound on her knee, you don't want your home kit buried on the back of a closet. Establish a clearly-defined, consistent spot for your first aid kit, on a visible closet shelf, for instance, and inform everyone in your home of its location.
Teach your family about the kit. ___18___ For younger children who shouldn’t try to use the items in the kit, teach them where it is located, so they could show a visitor, relative, babysitter, etc. For older children and adults, instruct them on when to retrieve (收回) the kit and how to use the various items in it.
Keep your kit up-to-date. No one wants to fetch a first aid kit and find the bandage box empty or the painkillers expired. ___19___ You’ve probably heard that you should check the batteries in your smoke detectors. This would also be a good opportunity to check the status of your first aid kit and restock it as needed.
Create a checklist to include with the kit. Stock your first aid kit and record every item on a sheet of paper you can keep it in the kit. Record amounts and expiration dates next to the listed items on the checklist you include in your kit. ___20___
A. Make sure anyone who retrieves the kit knows what it includes and does not include.
B. Make sure everyone in your home knows the location of the kit and when to retrieve it.
C. Make your kit safely accessible.
D. But you almost already have a perfectly good first aid kit container in your home.
E. Keep track of supply amounts and expiration dates regularly.
F. Make your kit clearly recognizable.
G. Or you can buy a first aid kit in the store.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B 19. E 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些有用的建议，以帮助我们设计一款个性化的家庭急救箱。
【16题详解】
根据空后的“One good choice is a large, water-resistant, flexible plastic container with either a zipper (拉链) closure or a lid. Lunchboxes are also another good option.(一个好的选择是一个大的，防水的，有拉链封闭或盖子的柔性塑料容器。午餐盒也是一个不错的选择)”可知，家中就有现成的容器。选项D“But you almost already have a perfectly good first aid kit container in your home.(但是你家里几乎已经有一个非常好的急救箱了)”与下文内容一致，指的是其实家中就有很好的容器可以用来做一个好的急救箱。故选D。
【17题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文的“When your child is crying about a wound on her knee, you don't want your home kit buried on the back of a closet. Establish a clearly-defined, consistent spot for your first aid kit, on a visible closet shelf, for instance, and inform everyone in your home of its location.(当你的孩子因为膝盖上的伤口而哭泣时，你不会希望你的家庭用具被埋在壁橱的后面。为你的急救箱建立一个清晰、一致的位置，比如在一个看得见的壁橱架子上，并告诉家里的每个人它的位置)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要确保急救箱随时都可以被使用。选项C“Make your kit safely accessible.(确保你的急救箱可以安全使用)”正是本段主要内容。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据段首句“Teach your family about the kit.(向你的家人介绍这个工具包)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要让家人了解这个急救箱。再根据空后的“For younger children who shouldn’t try to use the items in the kit, teach them where it is located, so they could show a visitor, relative, babysitter, etc. For older children and adults, instruct them on when to retrieve (收回) the kit and how to use the various items in it.(对于不应该尝试使用急救箱中的物品的年幼的孩子，教他们急救箱的位置，这样他们就可以向访客，亲戚，保姆等展示。对于年龄较大的儿童和成人，指导他们何时收回急救箱以及如何使用其中的各种物品)”可知，下文讲述的是要让家人了解急救箱的位置以及何时收回急救箱等内容。选项B“Make sure everyone in your home knows the location of the kit and when to retrieve it.(确保家里的每个人都知道急救箱的位置以及何时收回它)”与下文内容相一致，即让年幼的孩子知道急救箱的位置，让年长的孩子和成年人了解何时收回急救箱。故选B。
【19题详解】
根据空前内容“No one wants to fetch a first aid kit and find the bandage box empty or the painkillers expired.(没有人愿意去拿急救箱，却发现绷带盒空了，或者止痛药过期了)”可知，上文主要讲述的是要确保急救箱里的药物是充足的，有效没有过期的。选项E“Keep track of supply amounts and expiration dates regularly.(定期跟踪供应数量和截止日期)”是上文内容的自然延续，指的是要定期跟踪供应数量和截止日期，从而保证药物充足，且没有过期。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据上文内容“Create a checklist to include with the kit. Stock your first aid kit and record every item on a sheet of paper you can keep it in the kit. Record amounts and expiration dates next to the listed items on the checklist you include in your kit.(为急救箱中的物品创建一个清单。准备好你的急救箱，把每一件东西都记录在一张纸上，你可以把它放在急救箱里。在检查清单上列出的物品旁边记录数量和有效期)”可知，我们需要将急救箱中的物品创建一个清单。选项A“Make sure anyone who retrieves the kit knows what it includes and does not include.(确保任何取用工具包的人都知道急救箱中有什么，没有什么)”是上文内容的自然延续，指的是通过创建清单的方式让人们知道急救箱中有什么东西。故选A。
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
Hannah, an adventurous girl, lived on a small village in a land far away. All of the villagers were used to their ____21____ tasks and very few had the will to try something new. Unlike them, Hannah loved to ____22____ and would spend hours in the woods looking for new things.
One afternoon, she ____23____ an abandoned cottage. With curiosity she slowly opened the door and was left ____24____. In front of her was a room full of books glittering in the dust! She gasped as she ____25____ that she had found a hidden treasure. She ____26____ two and decided to read them at her home.
From that day on, Hannah ____27____ read the books, which took her to a world of talking animals, mystical creatures, and daring knights. She read about characters who faced ____28____ with their determination and characters who bravely ____29____ for good. She learned the power of love and friendship, and that the true strength lies within one’s own _____30_____!
With the good in heart, Hannah started to _____31_____ the gold from the tales with the people of her village. Soon, the _____32_____ of Hannah’s storytelling spread. People traveled from different places to listen to her stories._____33_____, Hannah started writing stories of her own too!
Hannah’s passion and _____34_____ blew life into the tales and her words breathed new life into countless souls. She became a signal of _____35_____, a reminder for everyone that even in the dustiest comers, there can be a hidden treasure.
21. A. urgent B. challenging C. fruitless D. routine
22. A. camp B. detect C. explore D. relax
23. A. came upon B. cycled around C. dropped by D. stepped into
24. A. astonished B. confused C. disappointed D. relieved
25. A. claimed B. clarified C. predicted D. realized
26. A. bought B. checked C. picked D. searched
27. A. eagerly B. cautiously C. patiently D. roughly
28. A. dangers B. contradictions C. conflicts D. hardships
29. A. called B. prepared C. struggled D. waited
30. A. body B. brain C. heart D. forehead
31. A. adapt B. share C. read D. tell
32. A. ambition B. benefit C. word D. intention
33. A. Convinced B. Entertained C. Inspired D. Affected
34. A. confidence B. dedication C. inspiration D. patience
35. A. pursuit B. hope C. love D. success
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. C 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇寓言故事。文章主要讲述了一个叫Hannah的女孩在一个被遗弃的小屋中发现宝藏般的书籍，并通过阅读这些书籍获得了智慧与灵感的故事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所有的村民都习惯了他们的日常工作，很少有人愿意尝试新的东西。A. urgent紧急的；B. challenging具有挑战性的；C. fruitless没有结果的；D. routine平常的。根据下文的“very few had the will to try something new”可知，这些村民都习惯了自己的日常工作，不愿意做出改变。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：与他们不同的是，Hannah喜欢探索，她会花几个小时在树林里寻找新的东西。A. camp宿营；B. detect发觉；C. explore探索；D. relax放松。根据上文“Hannah, an adventurous girl, lived on a small village in a land far away.”可知，Hannah是个爱探险的女孩；再根据下文“would spend hours in the woods looking for new things”可知，Hannah喜欢探索。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：一天下午，她偶然来到一间废弃的小屋。A. came upon偶然遇到；B. cycled around骑车绕行；C. dropped by顺便来访；D. stepped into进入。根据下文“With curiosity she slowly opened the door”以及上文Hannah喜欢探索可知，她是在探索的时候偶然来到一间废弃的小屋。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：出于好奇，她慢慢地打开了门，眼前的景象让她感到很惊讶。A. astonished惊讶的；B. confused困惑的；C. disappointed失望的；D. relieved放心的。根据下文“In front of her was a room full of books glittering in the dust!”可知，当Hannah看到满屋的书时，她非常惊讶。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她意识到她发现了一个隐藏的宝藏时，她倒吸了一口气。A. claimed要求；B. clarified澄清；C. predicted预测；D. realized意识到。根据空后的“she had found a hidden treasure”可知，她意识到自己发现了一个隐藏的宝藏。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她选了两本，决定在家里读。A. bought买；B. checked检查；C. picked挑选；D. searched搜索。根据下文的“decided to read them at her home”可知，她是挑了两本书在家读。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：从那天起，Hannah如饥如渴地阅读这些书，这些书把她带到了一个有会说话的动物、神秘生物和勇敢骑士的世界。A. eagerly急切地；B. cautiously谨慎地；C. patiently耐心地；D. roughly粗略地。根据下文的“which took her to a world of talking animals, mystical creatures, and daring knights”以及“With the good in heart, Hannah started to ____11____ the gold from the tales with the people of her village. Soon, the ____12____ of Hannah’s storytelling spread.”可知，Hannah非常热爱读书，所以应该是如饥如渴地阅读这些书。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她读到一些人物，他们以坚定的决心面对困难，勇敢地为善而奋斗。A. dangers危险；B. contradictions矛盾；C. conflicts冲突；D. hardships艰难困苦。根据空后的“with their determination”以及“characters who bravely ____9____ for good.”可知，空处指的是以坚定的决心面对困难。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她读到一些人物，他们以坚定的决心面对困难，勇敢地为善而奋斗。A. called呼叫；B. prepared准备；C. struggled奋斗；D. waited等待。根据上文的“以坚定的决心面对困难”可推测，空处指的是勇敢地为善“奋斗”。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她懂得了爱和友谊的力量，真正的力量存在于自己的内心！A. body身体；B. brain大脑；C. heart心脏；D. forehead前额。根据上文的“She learned the power of love and friendship”可知，空处指的是力量存在于一个人的内心深处。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：怀着一颗善良的心，Hannah开始与村里的人分享故事中的智慧。A. adapt适应；B. share分享；C. read读；D. tell讲述。根据下文“Hannah’s storytelling”可推测，空处指的是Hannah给别人讲故事，也就是分享书中的智慧。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久，Hannah讲故事的消息传开了。A. ambition野心；B. benefit利益；C. word消息；D. intention意图。根据下文“People traveled from different places to listen to her stories.”可知，Hannah讲故事的消息传开了，所以人们从各个地方来听她讲故事。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：受此鼓舞，Hannah也开始写自己的故事！A. Convinced确信的；B. Entertained娱乐；C. Inspired受鼓舞的；D. Affected受影响的。根据下文“Hannah started writing stories of her own too!”以及上文“People traveled from different places to listen to her stories.”可推测，看到别人都来听自己讲故事，所以Hannah受到鼓舞开始自己写故事。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Hannah热情和奉献为故事注入了生命，她的文字为无数灵魂注入了新的生命。A. confidence信心；B. dedication奉献；C. inspiration灵感；D. patience耐心。根据上文可知，Hannah非常喜欢读书，也希望鼓舞别人，所以这是她对于这件事的投入，而她对这件事的投入也给自己的故事注入了生命。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她成为了希望的信号，提醒着每个人，即使在最阴暗的角落，也可能有隐藏的宝藏。A. pursuit追求；B. hope希望；C. love爱；D. success成功。根据下文“a reminder for everyone that even in the dustiest comers, there can be a hidden treasure.”可知，她提醒别人即使在阴暗的角落也有宝藏，这是一种希望的象征。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。
There’s nothing ___36___(comforting) than a nice hot meal on a cold winter day, especially ___37___ you’re out and about. But what if you have no way of heating your lunch or ordering a hot meal That’s where the world’s first microwave bag comes into place.
Made out of an innovative conductive fabric developed by Japanese company Sanki Consys Co. Ltd., the Willtex ‘Willcook’ bag looks like your average laptop bag, but it can heat up whatever you have stored inside ___38___ a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius in just 5 minutes. The bag ___39___(it) weighs just 160 grams, ___40___ the rechargeable battery pack powering it weighs an extra 120 grams.
The true innovation behind the Willcook microwave bag is the stretchable fabric that generates heat just by drawing power from a battery pack. The revolutionary fabric has the same ___41___ (flexible) and lightness as regular cloth, yet ___42___(provide) quick and uniform heating.
The inside of a Willcook microwave bag reaches 80°C in 5 minutes after ___43___(power) on, but users can set the temperature between 40°C and 250°C via a smartphone app ___44___(call) Hotopia. The included battery pack lasts for 8 hours on a full charge and has ____45____ small, dedicated pocket on the side of the bag.
【答案】36. more comforting
37. when 38. to
39. itself 40. while##but
41. flexibility
42. provides
43. being powered
44. called 45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了世界上第一款微波袋的功能、特点、工作原理和使用方法。
【36题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：在寒冷的冬日里，没有什么比一顿热乎乎的饭菜更让人舒服的了，尤其是当你出门在外的时候。根据空后的“than a nice hot meal”可知，空处为形容词比较级形式。故填more comforting。
【37题详解】
考查时间状语从句。句意：在寒冷的冬日里，没有什么比一顿热乎乎的饭菜更让人舒服的了，尤其是当你出门在外的时候。这里为时间状语从句的引导词，表示“当……的时候”，用引导词when。故填when。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：这款名为Willtex“Willcook”包是由日本Sanki Consys公司开发的一种新型导电织物制成的，它看起来和普通的笔记本电脑包没什么两样，但它可以在5分钟内将你放在里面的任何东西加热到80摄氏度。根据句意可知，空处指的是将温度加热到80摄氏度，用介词to。故填to。
【39题详解】
考查反身代词。句意：袋子本身的重量只有160克，而为它供电的可充电电池组的重量则增加了120克。这里为反身代词担当名词“the bag”的同位语，用反身代词itself。故填itself。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：袋子本身的重量只有160克，而为它供电的可充电电池组的重量则增加了120克。空前“The bag ___4__(it) weighs just 160 grams”和空后“the rechargeable battery pack powering it weighs an extra 120 grams”之间存在转折关系，用but或while连接。故填but或while。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：这种革命性的织物具有与普通布料相同的柔韧性和轻盈性，同时提供快速均匀的加热。分析句子成分可知，空处为名词形式担当宾语。故填flexibility。
【42题详解】
考查动词时态及主谓一致。句意：这种革命性的织物具有与普通布料相同的柔韧性和轻盈性，同时提供快速均匀的加热。这里为并列谓语动词，根据上句的谓语动词“has”可知，本句谓语动词的时态为一般现在时；主语为“the revolutionary fabric”，单数，和动词“provide”之间为主动关系，应用第三人称单数形式。故填provides。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在接通电源后的5分钟内，Willcook微波袋的内部温度就能达到80℃，但用户可以通过一款名为Hotopia的智能手机应用程序将温度设置在40℃至250℃之间。这里为非谓语动词担当介词后的宾语，用动名词形式；根据句意可知，动词“power”和“a Willcook microwave bag”之间存在被动关系，所以用动名词的被动语态。故填being powered。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在接通电源后的5分钟内，Willcook微波袋的内部温度就能达到80℃，但用户可以通过一款名为Hotopia的智能手机应用程序将温度设置在40℃至250℃之间。这里为非谓语动词担当后置定语，动词“call”和被修饰词“a smartphone app”之间存在被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填called。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：附带的电池组在充满电的情况下可以持续8小时，并且在包的一侧有一个小的专用口袋。修饰可数名词单数，表示泛指，用不定冠词，small以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 为了弘扬中国传统文化，你校英语俱乐部将举办一场汉服文化展（Han Chinese Clothing Show）。请你用英语写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 时间、地点；
3. 号召大家参观。
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。
Notice
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
Notice
To promote the beauty of traditional Chinese culture, the Han Chinese Clothing Show is scheduled to take place in the Art Hall of our school next Saturday. Starting from 9:00 a. m., the show serves as an opportunity for students to develop a taste for Han Chinese clothing as well as get a knowledge of traditional clothing style.
Everybody is welcome to the exhibition. For more information, please visit the school website and register before this Friday.
Looking forward to your enthusiastic participation.
English Club
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英语写一则通知，通知同学们学校英语俱乐部将举办的一场汉服文化展的有关事宜。
【详解】1.词汇积累
安排：arrange→schedule
发生：happen→take place
机会：chance→opportunity
注册：enroll→register
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Everybody is welcome to the exhibition.
拓展句：Everybody is welcome to the exhibition, which is a good place to understand Chinese culture.
【点睛】【高分句型1】To promote the beauty of traditional Chinese culture, the Han Chinese Clothing Show is scheduled to take place in the Art Hall of our school next Saturday. (运用了动词不定式作目的状语)
【高分句型2】Starting from 9:00 a. m., the show serves as an opportunity for students to develop a taste for Han Chinese clothing as well as get a knowledge of traditional clothing style. (运用了现在分词作状语)
第二节读后续写（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。
At noon that day, I drove back to my house after the performance. Just as I entered the living room, I heard a gentle sound coming from the bedroom upstairs—it was the sound of my favorite violin.
“Thief!”
I dashed upstairs. Sure enough, as expected, a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin. The boy had messy hair and a thin face, his oversized coat seemingly filled with something. At first glance, I found a new pair of shoes missing. It seemed that he was surely a thief.
Then, I saw his eyes full of fear and despair. My anger was immediately replaced by a smile, I asked, “Are you Mr. Ram’s nephew, Michael I’m his housekeeper. Two days ago, I heard his nephew living in the countryside will come. It must be you. You’re really like him!”
On hearing my words, the boy was first astonished, but then quickly said, “Has my uncle gone out I think I’d better first go out for a walk and visit him again in a while.”
I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin, “Do you like to play the violin so much ”
“Yes, but I’m so poor that I can’t afford it,” the boy replied.
“Then, I give this violin to you.” The boy looked at me questioningly, but he picked up the violin. Going out to the living room, he suddenly saw on the wall my huge color photo I performed in the Sydney Opera House. He involuntarily trembled for a moment and ran out without looking back.
I was sure that the boy had understood what happened because no one would decorate the living room with the housekeeper’s photo.
Paragraph 1:
A few years later, I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students.
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After the competition, “Michael” ran to me, holding a violin box.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
A few years later, I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students. Fascinated by the gentle sound of one participant, I was wholeheartedly impressed by his wonderful performance and solid strength. As I flicked my eyes up to glance at the performer, I was so astonished to see a thin face, so familiar, yet now lit up with joy and confidence. The “thief”! For an instant, I was amazed that the kindness I offered to cover the boy’s misconduct would made such a big difference!
Paragraph 2:
After the competition, “Michael” ran to me, holding a violin box. He asked with a tremble in his voice, with his thin face reddening with excitement, “Sir, do you recognize me The nephew! It’s your kindness that enlightenes my life, so does your violin. Today, I can give back this violin to you without regret...” Tears welled up in my eyes. Never had I anticipated that a tiny white lie would inject such great power into others and change their life.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，作者结束表演返回家中，却发现一个大约12岁的头发凌乱、脸庞消瘦的小男孩想要偷走自己心爱的小提琴，他充满恐惧的眼神使得作者不忍责罚他，而是假借一个善意的谎言将小提琴送给了他。但事实上，男孩已经知道作者对他说了一个善意的谎言。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“几年后，我被邀请在一个高中生音乐比赛中担任评委。”，再结合第二段的开头可知，当年的男孩也来参加了比赛，故第一段的内容应该是描写作者认出这个男孩的情景以及男孩在比赛中的表现。
②由第二段首句内容“比赛结束后，“Michael”拿着一个小提琴盒跑了过来。”可知，第二段应该是描写男孩感谢作者当年的善举以及作者自身的感悟。
2.续写线索：担任评委——被音乐吸引——认出男孩——彼此相认——男孩表示感谢——作者的感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.看：glance at / have a look at
②.对……印象深刻：be impressed by / have a deep impression on
③.预料：anticipate / expect / foresee
情绪类
①.惊讶：astonished / surprised / amazed
②.喜悦：joy / pleasure / delight
【点睛】[高分句型1]. As I flicked my eyes up to glance at the performer, I was so astonished to see a thin face, so familiar, yet now lit up with joy and confidence. （由从属连词as引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Never had I anticipated that a tiny white lie would inject such great power into others and change their life. （由连接词that引导的宾语从句作anticipated的宾语，且运用了部分倒装）
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