高二英语
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2．选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清晰。
3．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4．作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is under the boy’s pillow
A．The geography book. B．The physics book. C．The history book.
2．Where does this conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．In a bar. C．In an office.
3．What instrument does Harry need to practise more
A．The guitar. B．The piano. C．The violin.
4．What will the man do first
A．Go swimming. B．Get his books. C．Play tennis.
5．Why did the woman go to town
A．To learn about e-payment.
B．To buy books.
C．To draw some money.
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．Where is the festival Burning Man held
A．In a trading center. B．In the desert. C．In the woods.
7．What can people do inside Burning Man
A．Use cash. B．Trade stuff. C．Burn papers.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the man say about King Team
A．They won the match. B．They lost by one goal. C．They played very well.
9．When did Mike leave the match
A．Ten minutes after it began.
B．Twenty minutes after it began.
C．Twenty minutes before it ended.
10．Who did the man go with
A．His sister. B．His brother. C．His father.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What are the speakers talking about
A．A place. B．A holiday. C．A dinner.
12．What did the man buy in Chinatown
A．Some lanterns. B．Some fireworks. C．An upside-down “Fu”.
13．What does the woman think of the man’s New Year’s Eve
A．Amusing. B．Relaxing. C．Tiring.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What will the man do this Sunday
A．Prepare a gift. B．Attend a party. C．Go mountain climbing.
15．What kind of book does the man’s sister like
A．Detective novels. B．Painting books. C．Romantic stories.
16．What present will the man give his sister
A．A toy. B．A dress. C．A ticket to a concert.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the relationship between the two artists
A．Strangers. B．Colleagues. C．Schoolmates.
18．Which direction does Xiao Han’s studio face
A．South. B．West. C．East.
19．What are He Ting’s paintings mainly about
A．Landscapes. B．Animals. C．People and life.
20．What is He Ting’s attitude towards the future of traditional Chinese painting
A．Worried. B．Positive. C．Doubtful.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
4 Modern Robots That Will Shape Our Future
There was once a time when robots were limited to science-fiction movies and novels. Now we have a wide variety of robots, available for or service. Here are 4 examples.
Valkyrie
NASA’s “superhero” robot is 6 feet 2 inches in height and was originally designed for use on the International Space Station. Valkyrie is able to walk by itself, pick up objects and use tools. NASA hopes that one day, it can help humans in danger zones and disaster-stricken areas. The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with female characteristics.
Schaft
This robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google), won the recent DARPA robotics competition. The 4 feet 11 inches in height robot can power itself instead of a battery. This gives it greater movement since batteries limit how fast the robot can actually perform tasks. Schaft blew the competition away.
Ian the Invincible
Ian, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics. The 6 feet 2 inches in height robot has 28 hydraulically actuated joints and stereo vision. What makes Ian unique is the software which allows him to drive a car. Ian came second at the Robo-Olympics, but the 330pound giant still has quite a way to go.
Telebot
Still under development at Florida International University, Telebot will give injured and disabled police officers an opportunity to go back to work. The robot is 180 cm in height, travels on wheels and is remote controlled. Three HD cameras give Telebot a 360 degree view and with multiple sensors, it helps cops to monitor any dangerous situation from a safe distance.
1. What does Valkyrie feature
A. Built-in cameras. B. The capacity to use tools.
C. Its unique gender design. D. The ability to pick up objects.
2. What do Schaft and Ian the Invincible have in common
A. They have the same height. B. They offer similar applications.
C They both won in the Robo-Olympics. D. They now belong to the same firm.
3. Who is Telebot intended for
A. The disabled. B. The police. C. The elderly. D. The astronauts.
B
Marei S.B., 25, got her first taste of her dream career this past summer in Colorado, where she interned (实习) at Woodward, Inc., an American designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control system components for aircraft engines for some of the world’s largest aircraft companies. Marei was part of the platform development engineering team at Woodward, helping train the operations and engineering teams on crucial aircraft components.
“This was my very first internship, and I was amazed by the aerospace industry,” she said. “We were always crunched under deadlines, and customers, understandably, requested large work orders. There was always a pressure to perform your best and provide them with the best possible units made at our plant. This taught me a lot about how demanding and fast-paced the industry is, but it also confirmed and reassured me that I really want to work in the aerospace industry.”
The internship required Marei to use both her technical engineering and interpersonal skills. She worked with both the engineering and operations teams at Woodward. “The operations team didn’t necessarily have engineering degrees, so I had to break down technical terms into everyday words that we use,” she said. “It taught me to be specific and precise. Even if I have to repeat things three or four times, that’s totally fine. I’d rather be more repetitive and ensure each step is correct than have to rework the entire process.”
Marei also helped train the teams through product displays and visual work instructions on how to manufacture specific products. That brought its own unique thrill, as the instructions she created could be used long after her internship ended.
Marei is planning to return to Woodward this winter. She’ll have another semester’s worth of engineering knowledge, which will further her into the career she’s always wanted. “I got to apply many of the things I learned at Harvard,” she said. “The internship taught me the technical knowledge I’d need to learn from my courses that could be applied here.”
4. Who is Marei
A. An American manufacturer. B. A graduate from Woodward.
C. A long-time worker of Woodward, Inc.. D. An advanced student gaining practical experience.
5. What does the underlined word “crunched” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Extremely busy. B. Desperately frustrated.
C. Really satisfied. D. Especially random.
6. Which words can best describe Marei’s work in Woodward, Inc.
A. Boring but rewarding. B. Motivating and smooth.
C. Demanding but beneficial. D. Challenging and comfortable.
7. Why will Marei return to Woodward
A. To hunt for further study in high college. B. To realize the potential in teaching.
C. To better put the knowledge into practice. D. To fulfill the initial dream at the young age.
C
“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express,” said American journalist Brenda Ueland. However, sometimes strict teachers or art world could kill creative spark in those who might not meet academic or art world expectations.
From a young age Emily’s parents introduced her to art. Her father took her to world-renowned galleries in Germany, Italy, or France. Although her father loved and focused on Medieval and religious art, nine-year-old Emily was taken aback by the Modern Art. “I would go to the Modern Art section on my own. The paintings were fantastic, and my heart flew looking at them,” said Emily.
Although she loved arts and took creative subjects at school, she never had enough time to dedicate to painting. Only after she completed her Ph.D. in systematic theology (神学) at The University of St. Michael’s College in Canada, she found time to paint in 1996. “I was already teaching theology, and I enrolled (报名) in a watercolour class. Once I started, I could not stop,” she said.
Emily works as an independent fundraiser consultant for non-profit organizations, in addition to her responsibilities as a Fund Developer at Cardinal Felix Foundation. She regularly takes art classes or paints at home, but she packs her colours on every trip. “Painting helps me to get in touch with my true self. It has made my life richer,” she said.
In her painting, she likes to focus on a single object and draw attention to its details. “I like to see what is unique about an object and how it complements its surrounding,” she said. Emily enjoys creating colourful and novel scenes. She ignores remarks of those who follow strict art concepts and who is considered a genuine artist. Emily views art and creativity as a unique language that introduces her to different aspects of life and people. “Art is also my best friend. It is always here for me,” she said.
8. Why does the author mention Brenda Ueland
A. To share a depressing story. B. To clarify insights on art creation.
C. To assume the prospect of talents. D. To demonstrate the creativity of artists.
9. What do we know about Emily’s father
A. He led Emily to the door of art.
B. He accompanied Emily to paint all the way.
C. He was against the choice of systematic theology.
D. He had the same tastes in art and similar hobbies.
10. When did Emily actually begin to draw pictures
A. At a young age. B. During the trip to France.
C. In the University of St. Michael’s College. D. After obtaining her Ph. D. in Canada.
11. How did Emily react to the strict art critics
A. Turn a deaf ear and be true to herself.
B. Follow their professional and far-reaching advice.
C. Learn from their educational and creative remarks.
D. Adopt critical thinking to handle the criticism.
D
A species of spider lives its entire life underwater, despite having lungs that can only breathe atmospheric oxygen. How does it do it This spider, known as the Argyroneta aquatica, has millions of rough, water-repellent (防水) hairs that trap air around its body, creating an oxygen can and acting as a barrier between the spider’s lungs and the water.
Now, a team of researchers led by the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(SEAS), has developed a superhydrophobic (超疏水) surface with a stable plastron (胸甲) that can last for months under water, following the suit of the spider.
“Research in these materials is an extremely exciting area that continues to bring into the region of man-made materials elegant solutions evolved in nature, which allow us to introduce new materials with properties never seen before,” said Joanna Aizenberg. “This research exemplifies how uncovering these principles can lead to developing surfaces that maintain superhydrophobicity underwater.”
Researchers have known for 20 years that a stable underwater plastron was theoretically possible but, until now, haven’t been able to show it experimentally. One of the biggest issues with plastrons is that they need rough surfaces to form, like the hair of Argyroneta aquatica. But this roughness makes the surface mechanically unstable and subtle to any small change in temperature, pressure, or tiny defect.
But with a new method and a simple manufacturing technique, the team designed a surface from a commonly used and inexpensive material with a long-lasting plastron that kept the surface dry thousands of hours longer than previous experiments and even longer than the plastrons of living species. To prove the stability of the plastron, the researchers put the surface through the test-bending it, twisting it, hitting it with hot and cold water, and rubbing it with sand and steel.
12. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about
A The characteristics of the Argyroneta aquatica.
B. The potential threat to the existence of the Argyroneta aquatica.
C. The effect of the Argyroneta aquatica in the water world.
D. The dilemma of the Argyroneta aquatica facing to survive underwater.
13. What may Joanna Aizenberg approve of
A. The prospect of man-made materials taking place of natural ones.
B. The necessity of measuring the advantages of developing creative surfaces.
C. The significance of detecting the principles in animals to discover rare species.
D. The benefit of observing nature and making full use of it to create new materials.
14. Why was it hard to produce a stable underwater plastron previously
A. Because of lack of raw materials.
B Since there was no example to follow.
C. Due to the shortage of experimental experiences.
D. Because the special surface makes it difficult to be stable.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. A Breath-catching Spider B. Staying-dry Plastron Underwater
C. Innovations in Wildlife Protection D. Recognition of Copying Spider’s Role
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。
Overcoming Fear of Failure
Have you ever been so afraid of failing at something that you decided not to try at all Or has fear of failure meant that, subconsciously, you undermined (削弱) your own efforts to avoid the possibility of a larger failure ____16____ It’s important to realize that in everything we do, there’s always a chance that we’ll fail. Facing that chance and embracing it give us a more rewarding life. Here are a few ways to reduce the fear of failing.
Analyze all potential outcomes. ____17____ Remove that fear by considering all of the potential outcomes of your decision. You can map possible outcomes visually.
Set small goals. Imagining how life will be after you’ve reached your goal is a great motivator to keep you moving forward. So start by setting a few small goals. ____18____ Don’t focus on the end picture. Just focus on the next step. Taking one small step at a time will help build your confidence, keep you moving towards your final goal.
Learn to think more positively. Every coin has two sides. ____19____ Learn to change your thoughts and focus more on the bright side of the situation, making you like yourself. Positive thinking is an incredibly powerful way to build self-confidence.
____20____ In some cases, the toughest situation may be genuinely disastrous (灾难性的) and it may be perfectly reasonable to fear failure. In other cases, however, this worst case may actually not be that bad, and recognizing this can help.
A. Look at the worse-case situation.
B. It is up to you to decide which one to look at.
C. Failing at something can help you discover your truest friends.
D. Many of us have probably experienced this at one time or another.
E. If you are afraid of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals.
F. These should be goals that are slightly but not overwhelmingly, challenging.
G. Many people experience fear of failure because they fear the unknown.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
Mike Veny was walking to his truck one afternoon when he received an email from a colleague ____21____ that some information he needed for a project wasn’t available. Immediately, he became ____22____ and thought about a growing list of complains: a coworker who ____23____ him, people on the street were looking at him funny, his dad hadn’t ____24____ him all week... Veny, who works in a company that ____25____ mental wellness (心理健康), recalled, “Bad feelings stormed faster and faster until things ____26____ 10,000 times.”
____27____, Veny had a plan for dealing with these. He ____28____ in the middle of the street to collect himself and then got into his ____29____. He thought about the answers to three _____30_____: What do I feel Anger, but also sadness at losing work and fear of whether I would get the motivation by going to the _____31_____. Where do I feel it In my chest and stomach. What do I need now Time to feel the emotions rather than suppress (压制) them.
Next, he went to the gym. The music was loud and he became relaxed while he _____32_____. When he got home, he did yoga, which he says helps him let go of his _____33_____ emotions. In bed that night, Veny _____34_____ he had a smile on his face. He said, “I felt like I was in _____35_____ again, like I had taken my power back.”
21.
A. stating B. stressing C. proving D. learning
22.
A. excited B. regretful C. angry D. depressed
23.
A. thrilled B. annoyed C. qualified D. interested
24.
A. supported B. treated C. persuaded D. called
25.
A. provides B. produces C. discovers D. invents
26.
A. worsened B. cleared C. touched D. kept
27.
A. Unfortunately B. Frequently C. Luckily D. Relatively
28.
A. paused B. failed C. volunteered D. crashed
29.
A. car B. truck C. shop D. flat
30.
A. tests B. principles C. questions D. wonders
31.
A. cinema B. company C. office D. gym
32.
A. worked out B. acted out C. cleared out D. cried out
33.
A. interesting B. positive C. negative D. confusing
34.
A. determined B. realized C. ignored D. demanded
35.
A. effect B. fashion C. shape D. control
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。
In a recently conducted study, researchers have found that the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi could slow down the progression of Parkinson’s (帕金) disease by years.
Tai Chi, with its slow, meditative (冥想的) and deliberate movements, ____36____ (know) to benefit physical and mental well-being. Doctors from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine conducted a five-year study on people with Parkinson’s disease ____37____ (explore) the effect. The researchers discovered that the condition progressed ____38____ a slower rate in those who practiced Tai Chi. They observed fewer falls, and less dizziness and back pain in the Tai Chi practitioners. The researchers also noted that the cognitive (认知) function of the test ____39____ (participant) who regularly practiced Tai Chi faded more ____40____ (slow).
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder ____41____ affects the nerves and muscles. It progressively ____42____ (cause) unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. People with Parkinson’s may eventually have difficulties walking and talking. One of ____43____ most famous people with Parkinson’s was the heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The researchers suggested that doing Tai Chi could keep symptoms of Parkinson’s at bay for years. They said, “The long-term ____44____ (benefit) effect of Tai Chi on Parkinson’s could prolong the time without disability, ____45____ (lead) to a higher quality of life, a lower burden for caregivers and a reduction in drug use.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校刚刚举办了“是否该进行海洋探索”为主题的辩论赛。请向英语报校园生活栏目投稿，分享此次经历。内容包括：
1．辩论赛概况；
2．意义或收获。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An Unforgettable Debate
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第二节 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。
I can count a dozen friends, all in the 1950s, who adopted a puppy. Actually, I did, too. Last year, I was suddenly consumed by the urgent desire to acquire a seven-week-old Australian shepherd. For one thing, this breed is one of the most energetic on the planet, whereas I am bookish, lazy, and middle-aged.
My trouble with dogs is that I never have the remotest clue what they want, and they never seem to have the slightest idea of what I’m saying to them. He was highly alert, yet unable to grasp a single thing. Kevin’s entire communicative gestures — whether he wanted food, exercise, permission to jump on the sofa, a toy, or, who knows, a conversation about the electric bill — consisted of walking up to me and staring. He did this about 50 times a day, just staring brightly without moving a muscle, and after years of living together, I still didn’t know what he wanted. We coexisted in a state of profound mutual (相互的) incomprehension.
“Sometimes I think,” I wrote in my journal, “it doesn’t matter that I don’t know what he wants, because we have nothing in common. Whatever he wants will be something I don’t want. He probably wants me to go outside and chase squirrels. I don’t want to.”
But one afternoon, there was only Kevin and I at home. My husband was on business abroad for several days and my son was also abroad attending college. I enjoyed my favorite book leisurely while Kevin had a rest or stared at me as usual. It suddenly began to thunder aloud and soon rained cats and dogs. I dashed out of the front-door to fetch the vegetables in my parking lot. The wind was so strong that the front-door just slammed loudly, closed, after I made my way out. Worse still, when I came back with the rescued vegetables, I found the keys were not with me. There was also no backup (备份) of the keys outside my house.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At last, I realized the only one who could help out was Kevin.
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Eventually Kevin began to act.
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听力1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 6．B 7．B 8．C 9．B 10．A
11．B 12．C 13．A 14．A 15．C 16．C 17．C 18．C 19．A 20．B高二英语
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2．选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清晰。
3．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4．作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is under the boy’s pillow
A．The geography book. B．The physics book. C．The history book.
2．Where does this conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．In a bar. C．In an office.
3．What instrument does Harry need to practise more
A．The guitar. B．The piano. C．The violin.
4．What will the man do first
A．Go swimming. B．Get his books. C．Play tennis.
5．Why did the woman go to town
A．To learn about e-payment.
B．To buy books.
C．To draw some money.
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．Where is the festival Burning Man held
A．In a trading center. B．In the desert. C．In the woods.
7．What can people do inside Burning Man
A．Use cash. B．Trade stuff. C．Burn papers.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the man say about King Team
A．They won the match. B．They lost by one goal. C．They played very well.
9．When did Mike leave the match
A．Ten minutes after it began.
B．Twenty minutes after it began.
C．Twenty minutes before it ended.
10．Who did the man go with
A．His sister. B．His brother. C．His father.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What are the speakers talking about
A．A place. B．A holiday. C．A dinner.
12．What did the man buy in Chinatown
A．Some lanterns. B．Some fireworks. C．An upside-down “Fu”.
13．What does the woman think of the man’s New Year’s Eve
A．Amusing. B．Relaxing. C．Tiring.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What will the man do this Sunday
A．Prepare a gift. B．Attend a party. C．Go mountain climbing.
15．What kind of book does the man’s sister like
A．Detective novels. B．Painting books. C．Romantic stories.
16．What present will the man give his sister
A．A toy. B．A dress. C．A ticket to a concert.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the relationship between the two artists
A．Strangers. B．Colleagues. C．Schoolmates.
18．Which direction does Xiao Han’s studio face
A．South. B．West. C．East.
19．What are He Ting’s paintings mainly about
A．Landscapes. B．Animals. C．People and life.
20．What is He Ting’s attitude towards the future of traditional Chinese painting
A．Worried. B．Positive. C．Doubtful.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
4 Modern Robots That Will Shape Our Future
There was once a time when robots were limited to science-fiction movies and novels. Now we have a wide variety of robots, available for or service. Here are 4 examples.
Valkyrie
NASA’s “superhero” robot is 6 feet 2 inches in height and was originally designed for use on the International Space Station. Valkyrie is able to walk by itself, pick up objects and use tools. NASA hopes that one day, it can help humans in danger zones and disaster-stricken areas. The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with female characteristics.
Schaft
This robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google), won the recent DARPA robotics competition. The 4 feet 11 inches in height robot can power itself instead of a battery. This gives it greater movement since batteries limit how fast the robot can actually perform tasks. Schaft blew the competition away.
Ian the Invincible
Ian, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics. The 6 feet 2 inches in height robot has 28 hydraulically actuated joints and stereo vision. What makes Ian unique is the software which allows him to drive a car. Ian came second at the Robo-Olympics, but the 330pound giant still has quite a way to go.
Telebot
Still under development at Florida International University, Telebot will give injured and disabled police officers an opportunity to go back to work. The robot is 180 cm in height, travels on wheels and is remote controlled. Three HD cameras give Telebot a 360 degree view and with multiple sensors, it helps cops to monitor any dangerous situation from a safe distance.
1. What does Valkyrie feature
A. Built-in cameras. B. The capacity to use tools.
C. Its unique gender design. D. The ability to pick up objects.
2. What do Schaft and Ian the Invincible have in common
A. They have the same height. B. They offer similar applications.
C. They both won in the Robo-Olympics. D. They now belong to the same firm.
3. Who is Telebot intended for
A. The disabled. B. The police. C. The elderly. D. The astronauts.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了4款会影响未来的现代机器人。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。本题问Valkyrie款机器人的特点。根据Valkyrie部分的“The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with female characteristics.(这个机器人基本上是一个女性机器人，因为它是带有女性特征的)”可知，这个机器人是以女性特征制造的，是有性别的。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Schaft部分“This robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google)…(这个机器人由一家日本公司制造(后来被谷歌收购)…)”和Ian the Invincible部分的“Ian, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics.(伊恩的原型是阿特拉斯机器人，由谷歌旗下的波士顿动力公司制造)”可知，现在它们隶属于同一家公司-谷歌。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Still under development at Florida International University, Telebot will give injured and disabled police officers an opportunity to go back to work.(佛罗里达国际大学仍在开发Telebot，它将使受伤和残疾的警察有机会重返工作岗位)”及“it helps cops to monitor any dangerous situation from a safe distance.(它可以帮助警察从安全距离监视任何危险情况)”可知，这款机器人是专为警察设计的。故选B项。
B
Marei S.B., 25, got her first taste of her dream career this past summer in Colorado, where she interned (实习) at Woodward, Inc., an American designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control system components for aircraft engines for some of the world’s largest aircraft companies. Marei was part of the platform development engineering team at Woodward, helping train the operations and engineering teams on crucial aircraft components.
“This was my very first internship, and I was amazed by the aerospace industry,” she said. “We were always crunched under deadlines, and customers, understandably, requested large work orders. There was always a pressure to perform your best and provide them with the best possible units made at our plant. This taught me a lot about how demanding and fast-paced the industry is, but it also confirmed and reassured me that I really want to work in the aerospace industry.”
The internship required Marei to use both her technical engineering and interpersonal skills. She worked with both the engineering and operations teams at Woodward. “The operations team didn’t necessarily have engineering degrees, so I had to break down technical terms into everyday words that we use,” she said. “It taught me to be specific and precise. Even if I have to repeat things three or four times, that’s totally fine. I’d rather be more repetitive and ensure each step is correct than have to rework the entire process.”
Marei also helped train the teams through product displays and visual work instructions on how to manufacture specific products. That brought its own unique thrill, as the instructions she created could be used long after her internship ended.
Marei is planning to return to Woodward this winter. She’ll have another semester’s worth of engineering knowledge, which will further her into the career she’s always wanted. “I got to apply many of the things I learned at Harvard,” she said. “The internship taught me the technical knowledge I’d need to learn from my courses that could be applied here.”
4. Who is Marei
A. An American manufacturer. B. A graduate from Woodward.
C. A long-time worker of Woodward, Inc.. D. An advanced student gaining practical experience.
5. What does the underlined word “crunched” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Extremely busy. B. Desperately frustrated.
C. Really satisfied. D. Especially random.
6. Which words can best describe Marei’s work in Woodward, Inc.
A. Boring but rewarding. B. Motivating and smooth.
C. Demanding but beneficial. D. Challenging and comfortable.
7. Why will Marei return to Woodward
A. To hunt for further study in high college. B. To realize the potential in teaching.
C. To better put the knowledge into practice. D. To fulfill the initial dream at the young age.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了25岁的Marei S.B.在美国伍德沃德公司实习的经历，她作为平台开发工程团队的一员，帮助培训和指导操作和工程团队关于关键飞机部件的知识。这次实习让她深刻体会到了航空航天工业的严苛和高效率，同时也坚定了她从事航空航天事业的决心。。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Marei S.B., 25, got her first taste of her dream career this past summer in Colorado, where she interned (实习) at Woodward, Inc., an American designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control system components for aircraft engines for some of the world’s largest aircraft companies.(今年夏天，25岁的Marei S.B.在科罗拉多州的伍德沃德公司第一次体验了她梦寐以求的职业生涯。伍德沃德公司是一家美国设计、制造和服务提供商，为世界上一些最大的飞机公司提供飞机发动机控制系统组件)”可知，Marei S.B.在为世界上一些最大的飞机公司提供飞机发动机控制系统组件的美国伍德沃德公司实习，是一位想获得实习经验的优秀学生。故选D项。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中“We were always crunched under deadlines, and customers, understandably, requested large work orders.(我们总是在截止日期前crunched，客户要求大量的工作订单也是可以理解的)”和“This taught me a lot about how demanding and fast-paced the industry is(这让我了解到这个行业的要求有多高，节奏有多快)”可知，Marei S.B.从事的这一行业要求多高，节奏快，结合划线词后“customers, understandably, requested large work orders”可推知，因为客户要求大量的工作订单，所以在截止日期前会“很忙”。划线词crunched与同义extremely busy。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“There was always a pressure to perform your best and provide them with the best possible units made at our plant. This taught me a lot about how demanding and fast-paced the industry is, but it also confirmed and reassured me that I really want to work in the aerospace industry.(总是有一种压力，要表现得最好，并为他们提供最好的我们的工厂制作的元件。这让我了解到这个行业的要求有多高、节奏有多快，但也让我确信，我真的想在航空航天行业工作)”可知，在伍德沃德公司的实习工作要求很高(demanding)；根据第四段中“That brought its own unique thrill, as the instructions she created could be used long after her internship ended.(这带来了独特的快乐，因为她创建的说明可以在实习结束后很长一段时间内使用)”和最后一段中“The internship taught me the technical knowledge I’d need to learn from my courses that could be applied here.(实习教会了我需要从课程中学习的技术知识，这些知识可以应用到这里)”可知，实习工作带来了好处(beneficial)。故选C项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Marei is planning to return to Woodward this winter. She’ll have another semester’s worth of engineering knowledge, which will further her into the career she’s always wanted. “I got to apply many of the things I learned at Harvard,” she said.(Marei计划今年冬天回到伍德沃德。她将学习一个学期的工程知识，这将进一步推动她一直想要的的职业生涯。“我把在哈佛学到的很多东西都用上了，”她说)”可知，Marei会回到伍德沃德是因为她想把新学期学到的知识付诸实践。故选C项。
C
“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express,” said American journalist Brenda Ueland. However, sometimes strict teachers or art world could kill creative spark in those who might not meet academic or art world expectations.
From a young age, Emily’s parents introduced her to art. Her father took her to world-renowned galleries in Germany, Italy, or France. Although her father loved and focused on Medieval and religious art, nine-year-old Emily was taken aback by the Modern Art. “I would go to the Modern Art section on my own. The paintings were fantastic, and my heart flew looking at them,” said Emily.
Although she loved arts and took creative subjects at school, she never had enough time to dedicate to painting. Only after she completed her Ph.D. in systematic theology (神学) at The University of St. Michael’s College in Canada, she found time to paint in 1996. “I was already teaching theology, and I enrolled (报名) in a watercolour class. Once I started, I could not stop,” she said.
Emily works as an independent fundraiser consultant for non-profit organizations, in addition to her responsibilities as a Fund Developer at Cardinal Felix Foundation. She regularly takes art classes or paints at home, but she packs her colours on every trip. “Painting helps me to get in touch with my true self. It has made my life richer,” she said.
In her painting, she likes to focus on a single object and draw attention to its details. “I like to see what is unique about an object and how it complements its surrounding,” she said. Emily enjoys creating colourful and novel scenes. She ignores remarks of those who follow strict art concepts and who is considered a genuine artist. Emily views art and creativity as a unique language that introduces her to different aspects of life and people. “Art is also my best friend. It is always here for me,” she said.
8. Why does the author mention Brenda Ueland
A. To share a depressing story. B. To clarify insights on art creation.
C. To assume the prospect of talents. D. To demonstrate the creativity of artists.
9. What do we know about Emily’s father
A. He led Emily to the door of art.
B. He accompanied Emily to paint all the way.
C. He was against the choice of systematic theology.
D. He had the same tastes in art and similar hobbies.
10. When did Emily actually begin to draw pictures
A. At a young age. B. During the trip to France.
C. In the University of St. Michael’s College. D. After obtaining her Ph. D. in Canada.
11. How did Emily react to the strict art critics
A. Turn a deaf ear and be true to herself.
B. Follow their professional and far-reaching advice.
C. Learn from their educational and creative remarks.
D. Adopt critical thinking to handle the criticism.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲述了Emily的绘画之路和对绘画的感悟。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段““Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express,” said American journalist Brenda Ueland. However, sometimes strict teachers or art world could kill creative spark in those who might not meet academic or art world expectations. (美国记者Brenda Ueland说：“每个人都很有天赋，因为每个人都有表达的东西。”。然而，有时严格的老师或艺术界可能会扼杀那些可能达不到学术或艺术界期望的人的创造力。)”可知，作者提到Brenda Ueland是为了阐述其对艺术创作的感悟和理解。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“From a young age, Emily’s parents introduced her to art. Her father took her to world-renowned galleries in Germany, Italy, or France. (从小，Emily的父母就向她介绍艺术。她的父亲带她去了德国、意大利或法国的世界知名画廊。)”可知，艾米丽的父亲引领其进入绘画之门。故选A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Only after she completed her Ph.D. in systematic theology (神学) at The University of St. Michael’s College in Canada, she found time to paint in 1996. (直到她在加拿大圣迈克尔大学学院完成了系统神学博士学位后，她才在1996年抽出时间画画。)”可知，艾米丽在加拿大获得博士学位后开始画画。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“She ignores remarks of those who follow strict art concepts and who is considered a genuine artist. Emily views art and creativity as a unique language that introduces her to different aspects of life and people. “Art is also my best friend. It is always here for me,” she said. (她忽略了那些遵循严格艺术概念、被认为是真正艺术家的人的言论。Emily将艺术和创造力视为一种独特的语言，将她介绍给生活和人们的不同方面。“艺术也是我最好的朋友。它永远在我身边，”她说。)”可知，艾米丽对严格的艺术评论家的言论充耳不闻，她把艺术和创造力视为一种独特的语言，能让她了解生活和人们的不同方面，忠于自己。故选A项。
D
A species of spider lives its entire life underwater, despite having lungs that can only breathe atmospheric oxygen. How does it do it This spider, known as the Argyroneta aquatica, has millions of rough, water-repellent (防水) hairs that trap air around its body, creating an oxygen can and acting as a barrier between the spider’s lungs and the water.
Now, a team of researchers led by the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(SEAS), has developed a superhydrophobic (超疏水) surface with a stable plastron (胸甲) that can last for months under water, following the suit of the spider.
“Research in these materials is an extremely exciting area that continues to bring into the region of man-made materials elegant solutions evolved in nature, which allow us to introduce new materials with properties never seen before,” said Joanna Aizenberg. “This research exemplifies how uncovering these principles can lead to developing surfaces that maintain superhydrophobicity underwater.”
Researchers have known for 20 years that a stable underwater plastron was theoretically possible but, until now, haven’t been able to show it experimentally. One of the biggest issues with plastrons is that they need rough surfaces to form, like the hair of Argyroneta aquatica. But this roughness makes the surface mechanically unstable and subtle to any small change in temperature, pressure, or tiny defect.
But with a new method and a simple manufacturing technique, the team designed a surface from a commonly used and inexpensive material with a long-lasting plastron that kept the surface dry thousands of hours longer than previous experiments and even longer than the plastrons of living species. To prove the stability of the plastron, the researchers put the surface through the test-bending it, twisting it, hitting it with hot and cold water, and rubbing it with sand and steel.
12. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about
A. The characteristics of the Argyroneta aquatica.
B. The potential threat to the existence of the Argyroneta aquatica.
C. The effect of the Argyroneta aquatica in the water world.
D. The dilemma of the Argyroneta aquatica facing to survive underwater.
13. What may Joanna Aizenberg approve of
A. The prospect of man-made materials taking place of natural ones.
B. The necessity of measuring the advantages of developing creative surfaces.
C. The significance of detecting the principles in animals to discover rare species.
D. The benefit of observing nature and making full use of it to create new materials.
14. Why was it hard to produce a stable underwater plastron previously
A. Because of lack of raw materials.
B. Since there was no example to follow.
C. Due to the shortage of experimental experiences.
D. Because the special surface makes it difficult to be stable.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. A Breath-catching Spider B. Staying-dry Plastron Underwater
C. Innovations in Wildlife Protection D. Recognition of Copying Spider’s Role
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科研人员研发的一种可以在水下佩戴的胸甲，这是根据一种在水下生活一辈子却只能呼吸大气中氧气的蜘蛛的皮肤研发而成的。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“A species of spider lives its entire life underwater, despite having lungs that can only breathe atmospheric oxygen. How does it do it This spider, known as the Argyroneta aquatica, has millions of rough, water-repellent (防水) hairs that trap air around its body, creating an oxygen can and acting as a barrier between the spider’s lungs and the water. (一种蜘蛛一生都生活在水下，尽管它的肺只能呼吸大气中的氧气。它是如何做到的 这种被称为Argyroneta aquaticade 蜘蛛有数百万根粗糙的防水毛，这些毛可以将空气困在身体周围，形成一个氧气罐，并作为蜘蛛肺部和水之间的屏障。)”可知，第一段主要介绍了这种蜘蛛一辈子都生活在水下，是因为其独特的皮肤毛发的特点。故选A项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Research in these materials is an extremely exciting area that continues to bring into the region of man-made materials elegant solutions evolved in nature, which allow us to introduce new materials with properties never seen before (对这些材料的研究是一个非常令人兴奋的领域，它将继续为人造材料领域带来自然界中进化出来的好的解决方案，这使我们能够引入前所未有的新材料)”及“This research exemplifies how uncovering these principles can lead to developing surfaces that maintain superhydrophobicity underwater. (这项研究举例说明了揭示这些原理如何能够开发出在水下保持超疏水性的表面的材料。)”可知Joanna Aizenberg应该赞成观察自然并利用其引入前所未有的性能的新材料是有益于人类的。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“One of the biggest issues with plastrons is that they need rough surfaces to form, like the hair of Argyroneta aquatica. But this roughness makes the surface mechanically unstable and subtle to any small change in temperature, pressure, or tiny defect. ( 关于这种胸甲最大的问题之一是它们需要粗糙的表面来形成，就像Argyroneta aquatica蜘蛛的毛发一样。但这种粗糙度使得表面不稳定，对温度、压力或微小缺陷的任何微小变化都很敏感。)”可知，从物理机械学角度这种粗糙度使得表面很难维持稳定。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文尤其是第二段“Now, a team of researchers led by the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(SEAS), has developed a superhydrophobic (超疏水) surface with a stable plastron (胸甲) that can last for months under water, following the suit of the spider. (现在，由哈佛大学Harvard John A. Paulson工程与应用科学学院(SEAS)领导的一组研究人员已经开发出一种超疏水表面(超疏水)，其稳定的板(胸甲)可以在水下持续数月，就像蜘蛛的衣服一样。)”及最后一段“But with a new method and a simple manufacturing technique, the team designed a surface from a commonly used and inexpensive material with a long-lasting plastron that kept the surface dry thousands of hours longer than previous experiments and even longer than the plastrons of living species. ( 但通过一种新方法和一种简单的制造技术，该团队用一种常用且廉价的材料设计了一种表面，这种表面具有持久的胸甲，比以前的实验保持表面干燥的时间长数千小时，甚至比生物的胸甲还要长。)”可知文章主要介绍了一种根据仿生一种水下生存的蜘蛛而新研发的可长时间保持干燥的防水胸甲。故选B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。
Overcoming Fear of Failure
Have you ever been so afraid of failing at something that you decided not to try at all Or has fear of failure meant that, subconsciously, you undermined (削弱) your own efforts to avoid the possibility of a larger failure ____16____ It’s important to realize that in everything we do, there’s always a chance that we’ll fail. Facing that chance and embracing it give us a more rewarding life. Here are a few ways to reduce the fear of failing.
Analyze all potential outcomes. ____17____ Remove that fear by considering all of the potential outcomes of your decision. You can map possible outcomes visually.
Set small goals. Imagining how life will be after you’ve reached your goal is a great motivator to keep you moving forward. So start by setting a few small goals. ____18____ Don’t focus on the end picture. Just focus on the next step. Taking one small step at a time will help build your confidence, keep you moving towards your final goal.
Learn to think more positively. Every coin has two sides. ____19____ Learn to change your thoughts and focus more on the bright side of the situation, making you like yourself. Positive thinking is an incredibly powerful way to build self-confidence.
____20____ In some cases, the toughest situation may be genuinely disastrous (灾难性的) and it may be perfectly reasonable to fear failure. In other cases, however, this worst case may actually not be that bad, and recognizing this can help.
A. Look at the worse-case situation.
B. It is up to you to decide which one to look at.
C. Failing at something can help you discover your truest friends.
D. Many of us have probably experienced this at one time or another.
E. If you are afraid of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals.
F. These should be goals that are slightly, but not overwhelmingly, challenging.
G. Many people experience fear of failure because they fear the unknown.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何减少人们对失败的恐惧给了四个方法。
【16题详解】
上文“Have you ever been so afraid of failing at something that you decided not to try at all Or has fear of failure meant that, subconsciously, you undermined (削弱) your own efforts to avoid the possibility of a larger failure (你有没有因为害怕某件事失败而决定根本不去尝试？还是对失败的恐惧意味着，在潜意识里，你破坏了自己为避免更大失败的可能性所做的努力)”讲述了人们害怕失败的现象和背后的心理因素，再结合下文“It’s important to realize that in everything we do, there’s always a chance that we’ll fail. (重要的是要认识到，在我们所做的每件事中，总会有失败的机会)”，该空应该讲失败存在的普遍性，D选项“我们中的许多人可能曾经经历过这种情况。”切合语境，也可引出下文讲人总会有失败的时候。故选D项。
【17题详解】
由小标题“Analyze all potential outcomes. (分析所有潜在结果。)”可知本段主要讲减少人们对失败恐惧的方法之一——分析事情将产生的所有（好坏）结果，该空应该要分析人们害怕失败的原因，G选项“许多人害怕失败是因为他们害怕未知。”是对段落标题的阐释。故选G项。
【18题详解】
由小标题“Set small goals. (设定小目标。)”可知本段主要讲减少人们对失败恐惧的方法之一——设定小目标，再结合上文“So start by setting a few small goals. (所以，从设定几个小目标开始)”可知，该空应该讲具体如何设置小目标，F选项“这些目标应该具有轻微的挑战性，但不是压倒性的挑战性。”对前句的小目标具体解释。故选F项。
【19题详解】
由小标题“Learn to think more positively. (学会更积极地思考。)”可知本段主要讲减少人们对失败恐惧的方法之一——学会更积极地思考，再结合上文“Every coin has two sides. (凡事都有两面性。)”可知，该空应该讲积极思考事物两面性后应该怎么做，B选项“你来决定要看哪一面。”切合语境。故选B项。
【20题详解】
该空选取小标题，需总结下文。由下文“In some cases, the toughest situation may be genuinely disastrous (灾难性的) and it may be perfectly reasonable to fear failure. In other cases, however, this worst case may actually not be that bad, and recognizing this can help. (在某些情况下，最艰难的情况可能真的是灾难性的，害怕失败可能是完全合理的。然而，在其他情况下，这种最坏的情况实际上可能没有那么糟糕，认识到这一点会有所帮助。)”可知，本段在谈论最坏的情况，A选项“看看更糟糕的情况。”切合语境。故选A项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
Mike Veny was walking to his truck one afternoon when he received an email from a colleague ____21____ that some information he needed for a project wasn’t available. Immediately, he became ____22____ and thought about a growing list of complains: a coworker who ____23____ him, people on the street were looking at him funny, his dad hadn’t ____24____ him all week... Veny, who works in a company that ____25____ mental wellness (心理健康), recalled, “Bad feelings stormed faster and faster until things ____26____ 10,000 times.”
____27____, Veny had a plan for dealing with these. He ____28____ in the middle of the street to collect himself and then got into his ____29____. He thought about the answers to three _____30_____: What do I feel Anger, but also sadness at losing work and fear of whether I would get the motivation by going to the _____31_____. Where do I feel it In my chest and stomach. What do I need now Time to feel the emotions rather than suppress (压制) them.
Next, he went to the gym. The music was loud and he became relaxed while he _____32_____. When he got home, he did yoga, which he says helps him let go of his _____33_____ emotions. In bed that night, Veny _____34_____ he had a smile on his face. He said, “I felt like I was in _____35_____ again, like I had taken my power back.”
21.
A. stating B. stressing C. proving D. learning
22.
A excited B. regretful C. angry D. depressed
23.
A. thrilled B. annoyed C. qualified D. interested
24.
A. supported B. treated C. persuaded D. called
25.
A. provides B. produces C. discovers D. invents
26.
A. worsened B. cleared C. touched D. kept
27.
A. Unfortunately B. Frequently C. Luckily D. Relatively
28.
A. paused B. failed C. volunteered D. crashed
29.
A car B. truck C. shop D. flat
30.
A. tests B. principles C. questions D. wonders
31.
A. cinema B. company C. office D. gym
32.
A. worked out B. acted out C. cleared out D. cried out
33.
A. interesting B. positive C. negative D. confusing
34.
A. determined B. realized C. ignored D. demanded
35.
A. effect B. fashion C. shape D. control
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Mike Veny用锻炼的方式放松心情化解了愤怒的情绪。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天下午， Mike Veny正走向他的卡车，这时他收到了一位同事的电子邮件，说他需要的一些项目信息没有了。A. stating陈述，说明；B. stressing强调；C. proving证明；D. learning学习，得知。根据前文“he received an email from a colleague”和后文“that some information he needed for a project wasn’t available”可知，此处指邮件中说的内容。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他立刻生气了，脑海中浮现出越来越多的抱怨：一个同事惹恼了他，街上的人都用奇怪的眼光看他，他爸爸一个星期都没给他打电话……。A. excited兴奋的；B. regretful遗憾的，后悔的；C. angry生气的；D. depressed沮丧的。根据前文“some information he needed for a project wasn’t available”和后文“a growing list of complaints”可知，他的重要信息丢失，所以生气了。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. thrilled使激动；B. annoyed使恼怒；C. qualified使具备资格；D. interested使感兴趣。根据常识和前文“a growing list of complaints”可知，他的抱怨中包括同事惹恼了他。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. supported支持；B. treated对待；C. persuaded说服；D. called打电话。根据常识和前文“a growing list of complaints”可知，他的抱怨中包括他爸爸长时间没有给他打电话。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Veny在一家提供心理健康服务的公司工作，她回忆说：“糟糕的情绪越来越快地袭来，直到情况恶化了一万倍。”A. provides提供；B. produces生产；C. discovers发现；D. invents发明。根据后文“mental wellness”可知，这是一家提供心理健康的公司。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. worsened变得更糟；B. cleared清理；C. touched触摸；D. kept保持。根据前文“Bad feelings stormed faster and faster”可知，情况变得更糟。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，Veny有一个处理这些问题的计划。A. Unfortunately不幸地；B. Frequently经常地；C. Luckily幸运地；D. Relatively相对地。根据后文“Veny had a plan for dealing with these”可知，Veny有一个处理这些问题的计划，所以是幸运的。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在街中间停下来镇定一下，然后上了他的卡车。A. paused暂停，停顿；B. failed失败；C. volunteered自愿；D. crashed撞击。根据后文“to collect himself and then”可知，他停下来镇定一下。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. car汽车；B. truck卡车；C. shop商店；D. flat公寓。根据前文（文章首句中）“Mike Veny was walking to his truck one afternoon”可知，他上了卡车。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他思考着三个问题的答案：我的感觉是什么？ A. tests测试；B. principles原则；C. questions问题；D. wonders奇迹。根据前文“the answers to”及后文三个问句可知，他思考着问题的答案。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：愤怒，但也有失去工作的悲伤，担心我是否会有动力去健身房。A. cinema影院；B. company公司；C. office办公室；D. gym健身房。根据后文“Next, he went to the gym.”可知，他想到去健身房。故选D项。
32题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：音乐很响，他在锻炼的时候变得很放松。A. worked out锻炼，健身；B. acted out将……表演出来；C. cleared out清理；D. cried out呼喊。根据前文“Next, he went to the gym.”可知，他去健身房锻炼。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他回到家，他做瑜伽，他说，这有助于他释放他负面情绪。A. interesting有趣的；B. positive积极的；C. negative消极的；D. confusing令人困惑的。根据前文“The music was loud and he became relaxed”和“he did yoga”可知，做瑜伽有助于释放负面情绪。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天晚上躺在床上，Veny意识到他脸上带着笑容。A. determined决心；B. realized意识到，实现；C. ignored忽视；D. demanded要求。根据语境后文“he had a smile on his face”可知，Veny身心放松了，意识到自己脸上带着笑容。故选B项。
35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他说：“我觉得我又能控制一切了，就像我夺回了力量。”A. effect影响；B. fashion时尚；C. shape形状；D. control控制。根据后文“I had taken my power back”可知，Veny的情绪得到控制。故选D项。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In a recently conducted study, researchers have found that the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi could slow down the progression of Parkinson’s (帕金) disease by years.
Tai Chi, with its slow, meditative (冥想的) and deliberate movements, ____36____ (know) to benefit physical and mental well-being. Doctors from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine conducted a five-year study on people with Parkinson’s disease ____37____ (explore) the effect. The researchers discovered that the condition progressed ____38____ a slower rate in those who practiced Tai Chi. They observed fewer falls, and less dizziness and back pain in the Tai Chi practitioners. The researchers also noted that the cognitive (认知) function of the test ____39____ (participant) who regularly practiced Tai Chi faded more ____40____ (slow).
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder ____41____ affects the nerves and muscles. It progressively ____42____ (cause) unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. People with Parkinson’s may eventually have difficulties walking and talking. One of ____43____ most famous people with Parkinson’s was the heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The researchers suggested that doing Tai Chi could keep symptoms of Parkinson’s at bay for years. They said, “The long-term ____44____ (benefit) effect of Tai Chi on Parkinson’s could prolong the time without disability, ____45____ (lead) to a higher quality of life, a lower burden for caregivers and a reduction in drug use.”
【答案】36. is known
37. to explore
38. at 39. participants
40. slowly 41. that##which
42. causes 43. the
44. beneficial
45. leading
【解析】
【导语】本文为说明文。在最近进行的一项研究中，研究人员发现中国的太极拳可以减缓帕金森病的发展。
【36题详解】
考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：众所周知，太极拳以其缓慢、冥想和深思熟虑的动作有益于身心健康。Tai Chi为单数主语，与谓语动词know之间为动宾关系且本句为客观事实，用一般现在时态，注意主谓一致。故填is known。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：上海交通大学医学院的医生对帕金森病患者进行了为期五年的研究，以探索其效果。此处表示目的，explore应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to explore。
【38题详解】
考查固定结构。句意：研究人员发现，练习太极拳的人病情进展速度较慢。at a ... rate意为“以……的速度”。故填at。
【39题详解】
考查名词单复数。句意：研究人员还指出，经常练习太极拳的测试参与者的认知功能衰退得更慢。participant为可数名词，其前没有冠词所以用复数形式表示泛指。故用participants。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：研究人员还指出，经常练习太极拳的测试参与者的认知功能衰退得更慢。结合more，副词比较级more slowly修饰动词faded，作状语。故用slowly。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句关系词。句意：帕金森病是一种影响神经和肌肉的脑部疾病。本句为限制性定语从句，先行词为a brain disorder指物，且关系词替代先行词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that/which引导定语从句。故用that/which。
【42题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：它逐渐导致意外或无法控制的运动，例如颤抖、僵硬以及平衡和协调困难。It指代 Parkinson’s disease，为单数主语，与谓语动词cause之间为主谓关系且本句为一般现在时态，描述一般性事实，注意主谓一致。故用causes。
【43题详解】
考查定冠词。句意：最著名的帕金森病患者之一是重量级拳击冠军穆罕默德·阿里。形容词最高级most famous前用定冠词the。故用the。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：他们说：“太极拳对帕金森病的长期有益作用可以延长无残疾的时间，从而提高生活质量，减轻护理人员的负担并减少药物使用。”此处应用形容词beneficial修饰空后的名词effect，作定语。故用beneficial。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他们说：“太极拳对帕金森病的长期有益作用可以延长无残疾的时间，从而提高生活质量，减轻护理人员的负担并减少药物使用。”本句谓语为could prolong，lead为非谓语动词，此处应用现在分词形式表示自然而然的结果，做结果状语。故用leading。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校刚刚举办了“是否该进行海洋探索”为主题的辩论赛。请向英语报校园生活栏目投稿，分享此次经历。内容包括：
1．辩论赛概况；
2．意义或收获。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An Unforgettable Debate
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【答案】 An Unforgettable Debate
I took part in a heated debate in the hall of our library last week, which was themed on “Should we explore the sea or not ”
We students have prepared for the debate for a whole week, surfing the Internet, sorting out materials, dividing tasks among members...Everyone interested was excited to be present. I was for the opinion on “We should explore the sea.” After stating our position, giving hard evidence and cooperating with each other, we finally won the fierce argument.
Through the activity, I deepened my understanding of sea exploration and benefited a lot.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。文章要求考生向英语报校园生活栏目投稿，分享学校刚刚举办“是否该进行海洋探索”为主题的辩论赛经历。
【详解】词汇积累
参加：take part in→ participate in/attend
支持：for→ in favor of
表明：state→ express
激烈的：fierce→ intense
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Through the activity, I deepened my understanding of sea exploration and benefited a lot.
拓展句：Due to the fact that I attended the activity, I deepened my understanding of sea exploration and benefited a lot.
【点睛】[高分句型1]I took part in a heated debate in the hall of our library last week, which was themed on “Should we explore the sea or not ”.(使用了which引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2]We students have prepared for the debate for a whole week, surfing the Internet, sorting out materials, dividing tasks among members...(使用了现在分词作状语)
第二节 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。
I can count a dozen friends, all in the 1950s, who adopted a puppy. Actually, I did, too. Last year, I was suddenly consumed by the urgent desire to acquire a seven-week-old Australian shepherd. For one thing, this breed is one of the most energetic on the planet, whereas I am bookish, lazy, and middle-aged.
My trouble with dogs is that I never have the remotest clue what they want, and they never seem to have the slightest idea of what I’m saying to them. He was highly alert, yet unable to grasp a single thing. Kevin’s entire communicative gestures — whether he wanted food, exercise, permission to jump on the sofa, a toy, or, who knows, a conversation about the electric bill — consisted of walking up to me and staring. He did this about 50 times a day, just staring brightly without moving a muscle, and after years of living together, I still didn’t know what he wanted. We coexisted in a state of profound mutual (相互的) incomprehension.
“Sometimes I think,” I wrote in my journal, “it doesn’t matter that I don’t know what he wants, because we have nothing in common. Whatever he wants will be something I don’t want. He probably wants me to go outside and chase squirrels. I don’t want to.”
But one afternoon, there was only Kevin and I at home. My husband was on business abroad for several days and my son was also abroad attending college. I enjoyed my favorite book leisurely while Kevin had a rest or stared at me as usual. It suddenly began to thunder aloud and soon rained cats and dogs. I dashed out of the front-door to fetch the vegetables in my parking lot. The wind was so strong that the front-door just slammed loudly, closed, after I made my way out. Worse still, when I came back with the rescued vegetables, I found the keys were not with me. There was also no backup (备份) of the keys outside my house.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At last, I realized the only one who could help out was Kevin.
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Eventually Kevin began to act.
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【答案】At last, I realized the only one who could help out was Kevin. I took a deep breath and said to myself: “Just have a try. Maybe I can count on Kevin.” I called his name with all my strength and knocked at the door at the same time. But the rain and the thunder were so noisy that Kevin, who was in the sitting room when I went out, had no clue of my urgent need. I tried on and on. Fortunately, Kevin got it and ran to the front-door. I screamed to him to open the door and patted the outside switch to direct him. Maybe realizing my urgent situation yet not knowing what to do, he barked anxiously inside.
Eventually Kevin began to act. He seemed to know my trouble and did as I instructed. “Kevin, straighten up, seize the switch and lower your body.” Kevin did raise but missed the switch. I patted the outside switch to show him the target. Much to my surprise, he made it and opened the door for me. I hugged him with relief and gratitude. Maybe he really knew me, but I, should learn more about him.
【解析】
【导语】本文以故事为线索展开，讲述了作者去年养了一条狗（凯文），作者和狗狗相处有问题，作者不知道狗狗想要什么，狗狗似乎也不知道作者在对它说什么，因为二者属于不同物种，作者也能理解，一天家中只剩作者和狗狗，因打雷下雨作者冲出前门去停车场取蔬菜，刮风把门关上了，此时作者没有钥匙。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“最后，我意识到唯一能帮忙的人是凯文。”可知，第一段可描写作者在门外喊狗狗，想让狗狗帮忙，但因雷雨，狗狗听不到，通过努力，狗狗听到了，但二者互不理解，人急，狗也急得嗷嗷叫。
②由第二段首句内容“最终，凯文开始行动起来。”可知，第二段可描写狗狗按作者指示开门，失败了一次后帮作者开了门，作者感激地抱了狗狗，认为自己要多了解狗狗。
2.续写线索：作者想找狗狗帮忙——喊狗狗失败后获得回应——因不理解，人急，狗也急——狗狗开始行动——狗狗按作者指示失败后，终于成功开门——作者感激狗狗，决定多了解狗狗
3.词汇激活
行为类
①试试：have a try / give…a shot
②依靠：count on / depend on
③拥抱：hug / embrace
情绪类
①焦急地：anxiously / with anxiety
②惊讶：surprise / amazement
③感激：gratitude / appreciation
【点睛】[高分句型1]. But the rain and the thunder were so noisy that Kevin, who was in the sitting room when I went out, had no clue of my urgent need. (运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句和when引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]. Maybe realizing my urgent situation yet not knowing what to do, he barked anxiously inside. (运用了现在分词作状语)
听力1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 6．B 7．B 8．C 9．B 10．A
11．B 12．C 13．A 14．A 15．C 16．C 17．C 18．C 19．A 20．B
