济宁市重点中学2023-2024学年高二下学期开学考试
英语试题
202402
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.When will the goods arrive
A.On June 14th. B.On June 15th. C.On June 19th
2.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.How to have a rest.
B.How to recover from a cold.
C.How to have a certain diet.
3.Where is the pencil sharpener now
A.In the art classroom. B.In the dining hall. C.In the man’s office.
4.What does the woman like in the zoo
A.The Cat House. B.The Lizard Lounge C.The Monkey House.
5.Who went to a party
A.Fanny B.Tom. C.Jimmy.
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.Why does Jessica ask for leave
A.To get more sleep. B.To fix a bike C.To have a meeting.
7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Boss and staff. B.Teacher and student. C.Father and daughter.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.When can the man do the volunteer work
A.During the day. B.In the evenings C.At any time.
9.What does the man think of volunteering
A.Helpful B.Important C.Wonderful.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10.How did the woman feel about the flight
A.Nervous. B.Excited. C.Worried
11.Which is the second stop during the flight
A.Denver. B.Boston. C.New York.
12.What kind of seat will the woman take this time
A.A seat by the window. B.A seat in the middle. C.A seat by walkways.
13.What are the speakers mainly talking about
ALife in New York. B.Flying on a plane. C.Traveling experiences.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.Which of the following is mentioned by the man
A.Beef. B.Meat C.Soup
15.What do Belgians eat at last during a dinner outside
A.An ice-cream. B.The main dish C.A soup
16.How long did the man’s New Year’s dinner take last year
A.About 3 hours. B.About 5 hours. C.About 6 hours.
17.What may people there do after a big dinner
A.They eat as much as usual.
B.They take exercise to keep fit.
C.They eat less in the following days.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.What do we know about the theater
A.It is located far from the sea.
B.It dates back to at least 1,000 years.
C.It allows people to watch plays outside.
19.Where did the speaker have lunch yesterday
A.Beside a waterfall. B.Next to a lake. C.In a factory
20.How was the speaker’s trip to the carpet factory
A.Tiring B.Fantastic. C.Disappointing
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Greece Family Journey
Greece Family Journey offered by G Adventures is a small-group trip, which is designed for curious families in search of meaningful ways to discover Greece together. Go back in time as you explore thousands of years of history on this 9-day journey through Greece. Experience a time long ago with interactive visits to Greece.
Requirement:
Greece Family Journey is intended for groups traveling with children. There must be a child in your group and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany up to 2 children.
What’s included:
·Gain a deep insight into Greek history with visits to the Acropolis, the Pantheon Museum and the Agora of Athens.
·Board a ship to Paros and step foot inside the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani — one of the most important monuments (纪念碑) in all of Greece.
·Learn about some cooking methods of making local Greek food with a lively cooking class.
·Start a history-packed scavenger hunt (寻宝游戏) in Heraklion City, exploring Greek historical relics and discovering its rich culture.
Dates & Prices:
Departure (出发) dates Adult Child
June 6, 2024 $3,000 Per Person $2,000 Per Child
June 29, 2024 $3,000 Per Person $2,500 Per Child
July 6, 2024 $4,000 Per Person $3,000 Per Child
July 13, 2024 $4,000 Per Person $3,500 Per Child
If you book online before June 1, 15% off for per child!
1. What is a must for the family signing up for Greece Family Journey
A. Taking at least one child. B. Having G Adventures membership.
C. Reserving 9 days in advance. D. Having a good knowledge of Greece.
2. What can travelers do during the journey
A. Taste Greek food for free. B. Attend the church services.
C. Visit Greek museums online. D. Admire Greek cultural heritage.
3. What is the least cost for a couple with two kids if they depart on July 6
A. $9,400. B. $11,900. C. $13,100. D. $14,000.
B
As Eline reached the top of Mount Langley, a 14,000-foot mountain in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, she could feel the soft sand under her feet and hear the enveloping silence of the wonderful mountain. But she couldn’t see a thing.
Born almost completely blind, Eline is among a growing number of outdoor-adventure athletes who refused to let disabilities reduce them to onlookers. She had a strong desire to take part in outdoor activities when she was very young. Unfortunately, her early efforts to fit in with the other kids didn’t go well. While she experienced countless failures, she faced up to them.
When it comes to her final success in outdoor sports it is all credited to her doctor who is expert in instructing blind runners. Impressed by Eline’s love for adventure, the doctor recommended her to join a half-marathon. Eline had never run more than 4 or 5 miles at that point. She worried about making a fool of herself or wasting her doctor’s time. “Don’t worry,” he assured her. “If we have to walk the last few miles, it’s no big deal.”
Eline ran every step of that race and won her division. It was her first taste of athletic success and a turning point. Since then, she has traveled the globe, blowing away most of her visually impaired (视觉障碍的) competition in 47 marathons, from New York to Athens to Barcelona. In 2015, she won her division in the Boston Marathon, one of the most celebrated and competitive races in the world.
Marathons had become sort of Eline’s routine, but climbing a 14,000-foot mountain was so wildly out of her comfort zone that it brought back the butterflies she felt in her stomach before that first half-marathon more than a decade ago. Now, she made it. The change was just as meaningful. “Life can be scary, but fear doesn’t help,” she said. “Being blind creates hardships other athletes don’t face, but it also brings out extraordinary grace and generosity (大方).”
4. What can we learn about Eline from the first two paragraphs
A. She got along well with others. B. She had a strong determination.
C. Her dream gave in to disabilities. D. Her blindness resulted from climbing.
5. What has contributed to Eline’s success according to paragraph 3
A. Her tireless efforts. B. Her love for adventure.
C. Her families’ support and company. D. Her doctor’s guidance and encouragement.
6. Why does the author mention Boston Marathon in paragraph 4
A. To popularize a famous event. B. To promote Eline’s sportsmanship.
C. To show Eline’s achievements. D. To praise visually impaired athletes.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Blind Courage B. Narrow Success
C. A Challenging Climb D. An Eventful Adventure
C
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees over 50 make up more than one-third of the workforce in the United States. And the labor force aged 75 and older is expected to increase by 96.5% by 2030. As the workforce ages and increasing numbers of grandparents care for their grandchildren, what once was intended for new parents is now applied to grandparents. Some workplaces are offering a new paid leave policy (政策) for older workers—grandternity leave.
As the name suggests, one of the most popular use cases for grandternity leave is employees taking time off when they become grandparents to help care for their grandchildren. It also enables employees to take paid leave to deal with medical treatment, spend time with their families, and take time away from work as needed.
In a competitive labor market with more than 10 million open jobs, employers still struggle to retain senior employees. They fall under the Baby Boomer generation and are characterized by their deep love for work and company responsibility. They are prized for their historical knowledge and old-fashioned work ethic (职业道德). Therefore, employers are seeking new, nontraditional benefits for these employees to prevent them from taking another job. Grandternity leave is just one example of personalized benefits suitable for older workers.
A handful of companies are already starting to offer their own form of grandternity leave. For example, Saga has rolled out a five-day paid grandternity leave to its 2,500 employees. Scott Merry, a 57-year-old IT specialist with Saga took grandternity leave to care for his new-born grandson. “It was just wonderful. It’s nice to work in this type of culture which values family time.” he said. Another company that became an early adopter (使用者) is HireVue. “Attracting and employing a various workforce should be top of mind for any organization,” said one of HireVue’s managers. “Offering a variety of benefits like grandternity leave is key to that.”
8. What does paragraph 1 focus on about the policy
A. Its application. B. Its influences. C. Its limitations. D. Its background.
9. What does the underlined word “retain” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Cut down. B. Kick out. C. Hold onto. D. Pay for.
10. What can be inferred about Grandternity leave from the last paragraph
A. It is a win-win practice. B. It has been adopted widely.
C. It has a two-sided nature. D. It is key to business success.
11. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce a new paid leave. B. To call for better working conditions.
C. To recommend several leading companies. D. To warn of the effect of population ageing.
D
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved a new class of hearing aid devices, which do not require a medical exam. That means Americans will be able to buy hearing aids later this year without seeing a doctor or receiving a medical examination.
The devices are designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing problems. The FDA estimates that the hearing aids could help nearly 30 million adults in the United States, but only about one-fifth of people with hearing problems use the devices currently.
“Today’s action by the FDA represents a significant milestone in making hearing aids more cost-effective and accessible,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, told reporters on Tuesday. The FDA first proposed the rule change for hearing aids last year and the new rules will take effect in the middle of October. The move follows years of pressure from medical experts and others to make the devices less costly and easier to get.
However, cost is still a barrier right now. Americans can pay more than $5,000 for hearing aids, which is for the device itself and fitting services. Private insurance coverage is also limited for the devices. And government insurance for older people, known as Medicare, does not pay for them. Medicare only pays for hearing tests.
“The requirement to see a specialist was not only a burden and an annoyance for many consumers but also it actually created a competitive barrier to entry,” said Brian Deese, a White House economic adviser. Deese added that the government estimates that Americans could save as much as $2,800 for a set of hearing aids if they want to buy them.
But FDA officials noted that the savings will depend on when producers launch products and how much they cost. “It’s very hard to predict exactly what we’ll see and when,” said Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, the FDA’s medical device chief. Shuren added officials expected to see increased competition from new producers and new products from existing hearing aid makers.
12. Who probably use the new hearing aid devices
A. The people who cannot afford medical fee.
B. The 20 percent of people who can pay for them.
C. The people who needn’t be examined by doctors.
D. The adults whose hearing problems are not serious.
13. What might the rule change bring
A. Hearing tests for free. B. More pressure from medical experts.
C. Lower cost of the hearing devices. D. More private insurance coverage.
14. What may Deese agree with
A. Seeing a specialist was unaccessible.
B. Seeing a specialist was a troublesome experience.
C. The government will save much medical expense.
D. Americans will pay more money for medical care.
15. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A When the cost will be reduced is uncertain. B. Existing hearing aid makers can benefit most.
C. Officials will decide the price of the hearing aids. D. New producers will succeed in the competition.
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。
Arm wrestling(扳手腕) is a type of athletic contest. ____16____ Each one places an elbow(肘) on a table, holds the hand of the other and tries to force it back to connect with the table.
____17____ In their view, it doesn’t require many things used in other sports, including physical strength and other skills. In fact, it is not just physical strength; strategy plays a key role. Good observation is also necessary for success in arm wrestling. What’s more, competitive arm wrestling is an organized sport with very specific rules. Anyone who breaks rules may even lead to losing a match.
Like many other sports, there are different classes in arm wrestling. For championships, players are divided into classes by weight. ____18____
Arm wrestling has a very long history. It started as just a Saturday night past time. A journalist named Bill Soberanes founded the sport around 1952. Since the American Armsport Association(AAA) sanctioned(认可) it, many organizations have worked hard to support and promote competitive arm wrestling. ____19____ Some are local, representing certain regions, while others try to promote the sport on an international level. Whether small local or international championships, arm wrestlers from all walks of life put their skills to the test, pushing their bodies to the limit.
Now, arm wrestling attracts a variety of people, of all ages and backgrounds. ____20____Many people enjoy the sport purely for fun, while others approach it with spirit common in true competitors.
A. There are two competitors in the contest.
B. Their health conditions need to be considered.
C. Arm wrestling is widely accepted among the young.
D. Many people don’t think of arm wrestling as a sport.
E It can be as exciting for the young as it is for the old.
F. They contribute to improving the image people have of arm wrestling.
G. There are also different divisions for those who wrest with the right hand, in contrast to those with left one.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，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。
That year I was nineteen and studying chemistry at college. My family thought education was the ____21____ to success. I agreed. However, I felt dull in chemistry class. One day, my professor asked, “Why are you here when you have little ____22____ in chemistry ” I tried to explain by blaming pressure from my ____23____. But apparently he knew it was just a(n) ____24____ excuse. He said, “Your success can only be measured by yourself, but not by your parents. There is no secret to success, no examination you have to ____25____, but passion is very important. To be successful, you must follow your ____26____. Whether you are passionate about fixing cars or exploring the world, you must be passionate about your goal and ____27____ a path to realize it. Then you will achieve success and find ____28____.”
At nineteen, the advice was hard for me to ____29____, but I knew he was correct. His words ____30____ me I should consider “I think” rather than “my parents think”. I made a selfexamination and found my passion was ____31____. I had a gift for playing the piano but I ____32____ it.
There was only one way to ____33____ whether I could be a successful musician, so I took my professor’s advice and ____34____ to the university’s music school.
I’m now fifty years old, and live ____35____. When I watched the various awards I received on the walls in my office, a contented smile appeared on my face.
21. A. key B. pattern C. factor D. process
22. A. intelligence B. difficulty C. interest D. time
23. A. friends B. parents C. teachers D. companions
24. A. identical B. reasonable C. convincing D. weak
25. A. pass B. monitor C. evaluate D. arrange
26. A. optimism B. determination C. emotion D. passion
27. A. clean B. set C. repair D. cross
28. A. happiness B. problems C. regrets D. personality
29. A. adapt B. turn down C. absorb D. put forward
30. A. warned B. commanded C. advised D. reminded
31. A. music B. chemistry C. physics D. subject
32. A. emphasized B. ignored C. valued D. avoided
33. A. wonder B. discuss C. prove D. doubt
34. A. admitted B. switched C. headed D. returned
35. A. poorly B. cautiously C. bitterly D. happily
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
根据所给单词的汉语提示或首字母，写出空缺处单词的正确形式，每空一词。
36. The team are working to_________ (分析) the problem so that they can find the best solution.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
37. All children should be encouraged to realize their full________(潜力). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
38. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your ________ (食欲). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
39. She was deeply ________ (羞愧) of her behavior at the party. (根据汉语意思单词拼写)
40. We should take all __________(方面) of situations into consideration. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
41. Papa would push back his chair and p_________ a glass of red wine, ready to listen. (根据首字母单词拼写)
42. We are familiar with the saying: No pains, no g_________.(根据首字母单词拼写)
43. In my opinion, our deeds must be c___________ with our words. (根据首字母单词拼写)
44. In his speech, he o__________ his success to hard work and the help of his relatives. (根据首字母单词拼写)
45. These exercises require m__________ efforts but offer major payoffs. (根据首字母单词拼写)
第三节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
阅读下列各句，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. _________excited me most was something that happened during our military training.(用适当的词填空)
47. We felt at home with her and were impressed with the________(deep) of her knowledge. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. I came across an old friend from ________ I had parted for many years. (用适当的词填空)
49. The scientist made a moving speech, ________ (motivate) the public to explore the unknown world. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. When I reached the station, the train bound for Beijing ___________(leave). (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假定你是学生会主席李华。你校将于下周举办美食节(Food Festival) 活动，你受学校委托为国际部交换生写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动时间和地点；
2. 活动内容；
3. 欢迎参加。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
The Grocery Store Trip
My two-year-old daughter was playing with a toy bear in a pile of groceries (食品杂货) in my shopping cart Shopping once a month was a wonderful family time. Every time I would buy over $200 worth of groceries.
A well-dressed gentleman stood behind me with three items (商品). He looked up at his watch anxiously, and smiled at me. Obviously he was pressed for time. I felt for the man as he’d be behind me for a good long time.
“Why don’t you go ahead of me ” I said pulling the cart backwards. “You only have a couple of items.” “Thank you,” he replied appreciatively, stepping ahead of me. My daughter gave him a big smile. “Hello,” she said in her sweetest voice. “Hello,” he replied, with his face lighting up with pleasure. I put his few items ahead of mine to let him check out first.
I was just waiting for checkout when I realized my husband hadn’t returned my bankcard. I hurriedly searched my wallet. My heart dropped. The gentleman in front had paid and was picking up his groceries.
“I’ve forgotten my bank card, will you take a credit card ” I asked the cashier (收银员) hopefully. “I’m sorry. We only accept the bank card or money,” the cashier replied. “It will take me an hour to run home and an hour back.” I was discouraged. All my careful planning hadn’t helped. The hour and a half of shopping left me tired and I wasn’t sure how my daughter would deal with another two hours in the car.
注意：
1.续写词数应为100个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing the conversation, the gentleman turned back to us.
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Later that night I told the gentleman’s kind act to my husband.
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听力答案：1-5 CBCAB 6-10 BACAA 11-15 BCBBA 16-20 CCCAB济宁市重点中学2023-2024学年高二下学期开学考试
英语试题
202402
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
1When will the goods arrive
A.On June 14th. B.On June 15th. C.On June 19th
2.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.How to have a rest.
B.How to recover from a cold.
C.How to have a certain diet.
3.Where is the pencil sharpener now
A.In the art classroom. B.In the dining hall. C.In the man’s office.
4.What does the woman like in the zoo
A.The Cat House. B.The Lizard Lounge C.The Monkey House.
5.Who went to a party
A.Fanny B.Tom. C.Jimmy.
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.Why does Jessica ask for leave
A.To get more sleep. B.To fix a bike C.To have a meeting.
7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Boss and staff. B.Teacher and student. C.Father and daughter.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.When can the man do the volunteer work
A.During the day. B.In the evenings C.At any time.
9.What does the man think of volunteering
A.Helpful B.Important C.Wonderful.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10.How did the woman feel about the flight
A.Nervous. B.Excited. C.Worried
11.Which is the second stop during the flight
A.Denver. B.Boston. C.New York.
12.What kind of seat will the woman take this time
A.A seat by the window. B.A seat in the middle. C.A seat by walkways.
13.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Life in New York. B.Flying on a plane. C.Traveling experiences.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.Which of the following is mentioned by the man
A.Beef. B.Meat C.Soup
15.What do Belgians eat at last during a dinner outside
A.An ice-cream. B.The main dish C.A soup
16.How long did the man’s New Year’s dinner take last year
A.About 3 hours. B.About 5 hours. C.About 6 hours.
17.What may people there do after a big dinner
A.They eat as much as usual.
B.They take exercise to keep fit.
C.They eat less in the following days.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.What do we know about the theater
A.It is located far from the sea.
B.It dates back to at least 1,000 years.
C.It allows people to watch plays outside.
19.Where did the speaker have lunch yesterday
A.Beside a waterfall. B.Next to a lake. C.In a factory
20How was the speaker’s trip to the carpet factory
A.Tiring B.Fantastic. C.Disappointing
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Greece Family Journey
Greece Family Journey offered by G Adventures is a small-group trip, which is designed for curious families in search of meaningful ways to discover Greece together. Go back in time as you explore thousands of years of history on this 9-day journey through Greece. Experience a time long ago with interactive visits to Greece.
Requirement:
Greece Family Journey is intended for groups traveling with children. There must be a child in your group and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany up to 2 children.
What’s included:
·Gain a deep insight into Greek history with visits to the Acropolis, the Pantheon Museum and the Agora of Athens.
·Board a ship to Paros and step foot inside the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani — one of the most important monuments (纪念碑) in all of Greece.
·Learn about some cooking methods of making local Greek food with a lively cooking class.
·Start a history-packed scavenger hunt (寻宝游戏) in Heraklion City, exploring Greek historical relics and discovering its rich culture.
Dates & Prices:
Departure (出发) dates Adult Child
June 6, 2024 $3,000 Per Person $2,000 Per Child
June 29, 2024 $3,000 Per Person $2,500 Per Child
July 6, 2024 $4,000 Per Person $3,000 Per Child
July 13, 2024 $4,000 Per Person $3,500 Per Child
If you book online before June 1, 15% off for per child!
1. What is a must for the family signing up for Greece Family Journey
A. Taking at least one child. B. Having G Adventures membership.
C. Reserving 9 days in advance. D. Having a good knowledge of Greece.
2. What can travelers do during the journey
A. Taste Greek food for free. B. Attend the church services.
C. Visit Greek museums online. D. Admire Greek cultural heritage.
3. What is the least cost for a couple with two kids if they depart on July 6
A. $9,400. B. $11,900. C. $13,100. D. $14,000.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一趟希腊家庭之旅的情况，主要包括其要求、提供的活动以及价格。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Requirement”下文中“There must be a child in your group and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. (您的团队中必须有一名儿童，18岁以下的人必须由成人陪同。)”可知，报名参加希腊家庭之旅的家庭必须至少带一个孩子。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“What’s included”中“Start a history-packed scavenger hunt (寻宝游戏) in Heraklion City, exploring Greek historical relics and discovering its rich culture. (在伊拉克利翁市开始一场充满历史的寻宝游戏，探索希腊历史遗迹，发现其丰富的文化。)”可知，游客在旅行中可以欣赏希腊的文化遗产。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Dates & Prices”下表格中对应July 6的信息“$4,000 Per Person (每人4000美元)”和“$3,000 Per Child (每名儿童3000美元)”，以及表格下的“If you book online before June 1, 15% off for per child! (如果您在6月1日之前在网上预订，每个孩子可以享受15%的折扣)”可知，如果有两个孩子的夫妇在7月6日出发，最便宜的价格是13100美元（=4000×2+3000×0.85×2）。故选C项。
B
As Eline reached the top of Mount Langley, a 14,000-foot mountain in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, she could feel the soft sand under her feet and hear the enveloping silence of the wonderful mountain. But she couldn’t see a thing.
Born almost completely blind, Eline is among a growing number of outdoor-adventure athletes who refused to let disabilities reduce them to onlookers. She had a strong desire to take part in outdoor activities when she was very young. Unfortunately, her early efforts to fit in with the other kids didn’t go well. While she experienced countless failures, she faced up to them.
When it comes to her final success in outdoor sports, it is all credited to her doctor who is expert in instructing blind runners. Impressed by Eline’s love for adventure, the doctor recommended her to join a half-marathon. Eline had never run more than 4 or 5 miles at that point. She worried about making a fool of herself or wasting her doctor’s time. “Don’t worry,” he assured her. “If we have to walk the last few miles, it’s no big deal.”
Eline ran every step of that race and won her division. It was her first taste of athletic success and a turning point. Since then, she has traveled the globe, blowing away most of her visually impaired (视觉障碍的) competition in 47 marathons, from New York to Athens to Barcelona. In 2015, she won her division in the Boston Marathon, one of the most celebrated and competitive races in the world.
Marathons had become sort of Eline’s routine, but climbing a 14,000-foot mountain was so wildly out of her comfort zone that it brought back the butterflies she felt in her stomach before that first half-marathon more than a decade ago. Now, she made it. The change was just as meaningful. “Life can be scary, but fear doesn’t help,” she said. “Being blind creates hardships other athletes don’t face, but it also brings out extraordinary grace and generosity (大方).”
4. What can we learn about Eline from the first two paragraphs
A. She got along well with others. B. She had a strong determination.
C. Her dream gave in to disabilities. D. Her blindness resulted from climbing.
5. What has contributed to Eline’s success according to paragraph 3
A. Her tireless efforts. B. Her love for adventure.
C. Her families’ support and company. D. Her doctor’s guidance and encouragement.
6. Why does the author mention Boston Marathon in paragraph 4
A. To popularize a famous event. B. To promote Eline’s sportsmanship.
C. To show Eline’s achievements. D. To praise visually impaired athletes.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Blind Courage B. Narrow Success
C. A Challenging Climb D. An Eventful Adventure
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了盲人Eline虽然眼睛看不见，但是在医生的鼓励和指导下，Eline一次次挑战自己，取得了非凡的成就。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As Eline reached the top of Mount Langley, a 14,000-foot mountain in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, she could feel the soft sand under her feet and hear the enveloping silence of the wonderful mountain. But she couldn’t see a thing.(当艾琳到达加州东部内华达山脉14000英尺高的兰利山的山顶时，她可以感受到脚下柔软的沙子，听到这座美丽的山笼罩着的寂静。但她什么也看不见)”以及第二段“While she experienced countless failures, she faced up to them. (虽然她经历了无数的失败，但她勇敢地面对)”可知，Eline有坚强的决心。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“When it comes to her final success in outdoor sports, it is all credited to her doctor who is expert in instructing blind runners. Impressed by Eline’s love for adventure, the doctor recommended her to join a half-marathon. Eline had never run more than 4 or 5 miles at that point. She worried about making a fool of herself or wasting her doctor’s time. “Don’t worry,” he assured her. “If we have to walk the last few miles, it’s no big deal.”(当谈到她在户外运动中的最后成功时，这一切都归功于她的医生，他是指导盲人跑步的专家。埃琳对冒险的热爱给医生留下了深刻的印象，医生建议她参加半程马拉松。那时，埃琳从来没有跑过超过4到5英里的距离。她担心自己出丑或浪费医生的时间。“别担心，”他向她保证。“如果我们必须走最后几英里，那也没什么大不了的。”)”可知，医生的指导和鼓励促成了Eline的成功。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“In 2015, she won her division in the Boston Marathon, one of the most celebrated and competitive races in the world.(2015年，她赢得了波士顿马拉松赛的冠军，这是世界上最著名、最具竞争力的比赛之一)”可推知，作者在第4段提到波士顿马拉松是为了展示Eline的成就。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Born almost completely blind, Eline is among a growing number of outdoor-adventure athletes who refused to let disabilities reduce them to onlookers. She had a strong desire to take part in outdoor activities when she was very young. Unfortunately, her early efforts to fit in with the other kids didn’t go well. While she experienced countless failures, she faced up to them.(出生时几乎完全失明的埃琳是越来越多的户外冒险运动员中的一员，他们拒绝让残疾把他们变成旁观者。她很小的时候就有参加户外活动的强烈愿望。不幸的是，她早期努力融入其他孩子的过程并不顺利。虽然她经历了无数的失败，但她勇敢地面对)”结合文章主要讲述了盲人Eline虽然眼睛看不见，但是在医生的鼓励和指导下，Eline一次次挑战自己，取得了非凡的成就。可知，A选项“盲目的勇气”最符合文章标题。故选A。
C
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees over 50 make up more than one-third of the workforce in the United States. And the labor force aged 75 and older is expected to increase by 96.5% by 2030. As the workforce ages and increasing numbers of grandparents care for their grandchildren, what once was intended for new parents is now applied to grandparents. Some workplaces are offering a new paid leave policy (政策) for older workers—grandternity leave.
As the name suggests, one of the most popular use cases for grandternity leave is employees taking time off when they become grandparents to help care for their grandchildren. It also enables employees to take paid leave to deal with medical treatment, spend time with their families, and take time away from work as needed.
In a competitive labor market with more than 10 million open jobs, employers still struggle to retain senior employees. They fall under the Baby Boomer generation and are characterized by their deep love for work and company responsibility. They are prized for their historical knowledge and old-fashioned work ethic (职业道德). Therefore, employers are seeking new, nontraditional benefits for these employees to prevent them from taking another job. Grandternity leave is just one example of personalized benefits suitable for older workers.
A handful of companies are already starting to offer their own form of grandternity leave. For example, Saga has rolled out a five-day paid grandternity leave to its 2,500 employees. Scott Merry, a 57-year-old IT specialist with Saga took grandternity leave to care for his new-born grandson. “It was just wonderful. It’s nice to work in this type of culture which values family time.” he said. Another company that became an early adopter (使用者) is HireVue. “Attracting and employing a various workforce should be top of mind for any organization,” said one of HireVue’s managers. “Offering a variety of benefits like grandternity leave is key to that.”
8. What does paragraph 1 focus on about the policy
A. Its application. B. Its influences. C. Its limitations. D. Its background.
9. What does the underlined word “retain” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Cut down. B. Kick out. C. Hold onto. D. Pay for.
10. What can be inferred about Grandternity leave from the last paragraph
A It is a win-win practice. B. It has been adopted widely.
C. It has a two-sided nature. D. It is key to business success.
11. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce a new paid leave. B. To call for better working conditions.
C. To recommend several leading companies. D. To warn of the effect of population ageing.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些工作场所为老年员工提供了一项新的带薪休假政策。文章解释这么做的原因以及好处。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees over 50 make up more than one-third of the workforce in the United States. And the labor force aged 75 and older is expected to increase by 96.5% by 2030. As the workforce ages and increasing numbers of grandparents care for their grandchildren, what once was intended for new parents is now applied to grandparents. Some workplaces are offering a new paid leave policy(政策)for older workers—grandternity leave.(根据美国劳工统计局的数据，50岁以上的员工占美国劳动力的三分之一以上。到2030年，75岁及以上的劳动力预计将增加96.5%。随着劳动力的老龄化和越来越多的祖父母照顾他们的孙子孙女，曾经适用于新父母的政策现在也适用于祖父母。一些工作场所为老年员工提供了一项新的带薪休假政策——grandternity leave)”可知，第一段的重点是政策背景。故选D。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“Therefore, employers are seeking new, nontraditional benefits for these employees to prevent them from taking another job.(因此，雇主们正在为这些员工寻求新的、非传统的福利，以防止他们换工作)”可知，雇主们在努力保留资深员工。故划线词意思是“保留”。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“A handful of companies are already starting to offer their own form of grandternity leave. For example, Saga has rolled out a five-day paid grandternity leave to its 2,500 employees. Scott Merry, a 57-year-old IT specialist with Saga took grandternity leave to care for his new-born grandson. “It was just wonderful. It’s nice to work in this type of culture which values family time.” he said. Another company that became an early adopter(使用者)is HireVue. “Attracting and employing a various workforce should be top of mind for any organization,” said one of HireVue’s managers. “Offering a variety of benefits like grandternity leave is key to that.” (少数几家公司已经开始提供自己形式的产假。例如，Saga为其2500名员工推出了为期5天的带薪产假。Scott Merry是Saga公司57岁的IT专家，他请了产假来照顾他刚出生的孙子。“真是太棒了。在这种重视家庭时间的文化中工作很好。”他说。另一家早期采用这一技术的公司是HireVue。HireVue的一位经理说：“吸引和雇用各种各样的员工应该是任何组织的首要任务。提供产假等各种福利是实现这一目标的关键。”)”可推知，产假是一个双赢的做法。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，并根据第二段“As the name suggests, one of the most popular use cases for grandternity leave is employees taking time off when they become grandparents to help care for their grandchildren. It also enables employees to take paid leave to deal with medical treatment, spend time with their families, and take time away from work as needed.(顾名思义，产假最受欢迎的用例之一是员工在成为祖父母后请假帮助照顾孙子孙女。它还使员工能够带薪休假以处理医疗，与家人共度时光，并在需要时离开工作)”可知，文章主要说明了一些工作场所为老年员工提供了一项新的带薪休假政策——产假，并解释了这样做的原因和好处。由此推知，这篇文章的目的是介绍新的带薪休假制度。故选A。
D
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved a new class of hearing aid devices, which do not require a medical exam. That means Americans will be able to buy hearing aids later this year without seeing a doctor or receiving a medical examination.
The devices are designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing problems. The FDA estimates that the hearing aids could help nearly 30 million adults in the United States, but only about one-fifth of people with hearing problems use the devices currently.
“Today’s action by the FDA represents a significant milestone in making hearing aids more cost-effective and accessible,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, told reporters on Tuesday. The FDA first proposed the rule change for hearing aids last year and the new rules will take effect in the middle of October. The move follows years of pressure from medical experts and others to make the devices less costly and easier to get.
However, cost is still a barrier right now. Americans can pay more than $5,000 for hearing aids, which is for the device itself and fitting services. Private insurance coverage is also limited for the devices. And government insurance for older people, known as Medicare, does not pay for them. Medicare only pays for hearing tests.
“The requirement to see a specialist was not only a burden and an annoyance for many consumers but also it actually created a competitive barrier to entry,” said Brian Deese, a White House economic adviser. Deese added that the government estimates that Americans could save as much as $2,800 for a set of hearing aids if they want to buy them.
But FDA officials noted that the savings will depend on when producers launch products and how much they cost. “It’s very hard to predict exactly what we’ll see and when,” said Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, the FDA’s medical device chief. Shuren added officials expected to see increased competition from new producers and new products from existing hearing aid makers.
12. Who probably use the new hearing aid devices
A. The people who cannot afford medical fee.
B. The 20 percent of people who can pay for them.
C. The people who needn’t be examined by doctors.
D. The adults whose hearing problems are not serious.
13. What might the rule change bring
A. Hearing tests for free. B. More pressure from medical experts.
C. Lower cost of the hearing devices. D. More private insurance coverage.
14. What may Deese agree with
A. Seeing a specialist was unaccessible.
B. Seeing a specialist was a troublesome experience.
C. The government will save much medical expense.
D. Americans will pay more money for medical care.
15. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. When the cost will be reduced is uncertain. B. Existing hearing aid makers can benefit most.
C. Officials will decide the price of the hearing aids. D. New producers will succeed in the competition.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国食品和药物管理局批准了一种不需要体检的新型助听器。这意味着，今年晚些时候，美国人将无需看医生或接受体检就能购买助听器。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The devices are designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing problems.(这种设备是为有轻度到中度听力问题的成年人设计的)”可知，听力问题不严重的成年人可能会使用新的助听器。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The move follows years of pressure from medical experts and others to make the devices less costly and easier to get.(多年来，医疗专家和其他人一直在施压，要求降低这种设备的成本，使其更容易获得)”可知，规则的改变会带来低成本的助听器。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““The requirement to see a specialist was not only a burden and an annoyance for many consumers but also it actually created a competitive barrier to entry,” said Brian Deese, a White House economic adviser.(白宫经济顾问Brian Deese表示：“对许多消费者来说，看专家的要求不仅是一种负担和烦恼，而且实际上还制造了进入市场的竞争壁垒。”)”可知，看专家是件麻烦事。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“But FDA officials noted that the savings will depend on when producers launch products and how much they cost. “It’s very hard to predict exactly what we’ll see and when,” said Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, the FDA’s medical device chief.(但FDA官员指出，节省的费用将取决于生产商推出产品的时间和成本。“很难准确预测我们会看到什么，什么时候会看到，”FDA医疗设备主管杰弗里·舒伦博士说)”可知，成本何时会降低是不确定的。故选A。
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。
Arm wrestling(扳手腕) is a type of athletic contest. ____16____ Each one places an elbow(肘) on a table, holds the hand of the other and tries to force it back to connect with the table.
____17____ In their view, it doesn’t require many things used in other sports, including physical strength and other skills. In fact, it is not just physical strength; strategy plays a key role. Good observation is also necessary for success in arm wrestling. What’s more, competitive arm wrestling is an organized sport with very specific rules. Anyone who breaks rules may even lead to losing a match.
Like many other sports, there are different classes in arm wrestling. For championships, players are divided into classes by weight. ____18____
Arm wrestling has a very long history. It started as just a Saturday night past time. A journalist named Bill Soberanes founded the sport around 1952. Since the American Armsport Association(AAA) sanctioned(认可) it, many organizations have worked hard to support and promote competitive arm wrestling. ____19____ Some are local, representing certain regions, while others try to promote the sport on an international level. Whether small local or international championships, arm wrestlers from all walks of life put their skills to the test, pushing their bodies to the limit.
Now, arm wrestling attracts a variety of people, of all ages and backgrounds. ____20____Many people enjoy the sport purely for fun, while others approach it with spirit common in true competitors.
A. There are two competitors in the contest.
B. Their health conditions need to be considered.
C. Arm wrestling is widely accepted among the young.
D. Many people don’t think of arm wrestling as a sport.
E. It can be as exciting for the young as it is for the old.
F. They contribute to improving the image people have of arm wrestling.
G. There are also different divisions for those who wrest with the right hand, in contrast to those with left one.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. G 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了扳手腕这项运动的一些情况。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Arm wrestling(扳手腕) is a type of athletic contest.(扳手腕是一种体育比赛)”以及后文“Each one places an elbow(肘) on a table, holds the hand of the other and tries to force it back to connect with the table.(每个人都把一只胳膊肘放在桌子上，握住另一只手，并试图迫使它回到桌子上)”可知，本句主要说明了扳手腕这项比赛的情况。故A选项“有两名选手参加比赛”符合语境，故选A。
【17题详解】
根据后文“In their view, it doesn’t require many things used in other sports, including physical strength and other skills.(在他们看来，它不需要其他运动中用到的很多东西，包括体力和其他技能)”可知，后文表明许多人不认为扳手腕是一项运动，后文给出了理由。故D选项“很多人不认为扳手腕是一项运动”符合语境，故选D。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Like many other sports, there are different classes in arm wrestling. For championships, players are divided into classes by weight.(像许多其他运动一样，扳手腕也有不同的等级。在锦标赛中，运动员按体重分成不同的级别)”可知，本段主要说明了扳手腕的区分，故G选项“用右手扳的人与用左手扳的人也有不同的划分”符合语境，故选G。
19题详解】
根据上文“Since the American Armsport Association(AAA) sanctioned(认可) it, many organizations have worked hard to support and promote competitive arm wrestling.(自从美国扳手腕协会（AAA）认可以来，许多组织都在努力支持和促进竞技扳手腕)”可知，本句承接上文说明许多组织都在努力支持和促进竞技扳手腕所产生的影响。故F选项“它们有助于改善人们对扳手腕的印象”符合语境，故选F。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Now, arm wrestling attracts a variety of people, of all ages and backgrounds.(现在，掰手腕吸引了各种年龄和背景的人)”可知，本句承接上文说明扳手腕吸引了哪些年龄层次的人。故E选项“它对年轻人和老年人来说都是令人兴奋的”符合语境，故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，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。
That year I was nineteen and studying chemistry at college. My family thought education was the ____21____ to success. I agreed. However, I felt dull in chemistry class. One day, my professor asked, “Why are you here when you have little ____22____ in chemistry ” I tried to explain by blaming pressure from my ____23____. But apparently he knew it was just a(n) ____24____ excuse. He said, “Your success can only be measured by yourself, but not by your parents. There is no secret to success, no examination you have to ____25____, but passion is very important. To be successful, you must follow your ____26____. Whether you are passionate about fixing cars or exploring the world, you must be passionate about your goal and ____27____ a path to realize it. Then you will achieve success and find ____28____.”
At nineteen, the advice was hard for me to ____29____, but I knew he was correct. His words ____30____ me I should consider “I think” rather than “my parents think”. I made a selfexamination and found my passion was ____31____. I had a gift for playing the piano but I ____32____ it.
There was only one way to ____33____ whether I could be a successful musician, so I took my professor’s advice and ____34____ to the university’s music school.
I’m now fifty years old, and live ____35____. When I watched the various awards I received on the walls in my office, a contented smile appeared on my face.
21. A. key B. pattern C. factor D. process
22. A. intelligence B. difficulty C. interest D. time
23. A. friends B. parents C. teachers D. companions
24. A. identical B. reasonable C. convincing D. weak
25. A. pass B. monitor C. evaluate D. arrange
26. A. optimism B. determination C. emotion D. passion
27. A. clean B. set C. repair D. cross
28. A. happiness B. problems C. regrets D. personality
29. A. adapt B. turn down C. absorb D. put forward
30. A. warned B. commanded C. advised D. reminded
31. A. music B. chemistry C. physics D. subject
32. A. emphasized B. ignored C. valued D. avoided
33. A. wonder B. discuss C. prove D. doubt
34. A. admitted B. switched C. headed D. returned
35. A. poorly B. cautiously C. bitterly D. happily
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者迫于父母的压力选择了化学，但是对化学并不感兴趣。于是教授建议作者追随自己的激情所在，作者听从了建议，发现自己喜欢音乐，于是转到了大学的音乐学院，最后作者过着幸福地生活。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的家人认为教育是成功的关键。A. key关键；B. pattern模式；C. factor因素；D. process程序。根据后文“to success”指家人认为教育是成功的关键，短语key to success表示“成功关键”。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天，我的教授问我:“你对化学一点兴趣都没有，为什么还要来这里？”A. intelligence智慧；B. difficulty困难；C. interest兴趣；D. time时间。根据上文“However, I felt dull in chemistry class.(然而，我在化学课上感到无聊)”可知，作者对化学不感兴趣。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我试图通过归咎于父母的压力来解释。A. friends朋友；B. parents父母；C. teachers老师；D. companions同伴。根据后文“Your success can only be measured by yourself, but not by your parents.(你的成功只能由你自己来衡量，而不是由你的父母来衡量)”可知，作者是迫于父母的压力选择了化学。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但显然他知道这只是一个没有说服力的借口。A. identical相同的；B. reasonable合理的；C. convincing令人信服的；D. weak无说服力的，虚弱的。根据后文“Your success can only be measured by yourself, but not by your parents.(你的成功只能由你自己来衡量，而不是由你的父母来衡量)”可知，教授知道这只是一个没有说服力的借口。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：成功没有秘诀，没有必须通过的考试，但是热情很重要。A. pass通过；B. monitor监督；C. evaluate评估；D. arrange安排。根据上文“no examination you have to”指通过考试，应用动词pass。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：要想成功，你必须追随你的激情。A. optimism乐观；B. determination决心；C. emotion情感；D. passion激情。根据后文“Whether you are passionate about fixing cars or exploring the world”可知，要想成功，你必须追随你的激情。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：无论你是热衷于修车还是探索世界，你都必须对你的目标充满激情，并为实现目标制定一条道路。A. clean清理；B. set设置，制定；C. repair修理；D. cross穿过。根据后文“a path to realize it”可知，要实现目标，必须制定一条道路，故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后你就会获得成功，找到幸福。A. happiness快乐；B. problems问题；C. regrets后悔；D. personality个性。根据上文“you will achieve success and find”可知，要找到自己的激情所在才能获得成功，找到幸福。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词和短语词义辨析。句意：19岁的我很难理解他的建议，但我知道他是对的。A. adapt适应；B. turn down关小；C. absorb吸收，理解；D. put forward提出。根据上文“At nineteen, the advice was hard for me to”指作者年纪小，无法理解教授的建议。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的话提醒我应该考虑“我认为”而不是“我父母认为”。A. warned警告；B. commanded命令；C. advised建议；D. reminded提醒。根据后文“me I should consider “I think” rather than “my parents think””指教授的话提醒了作者应该考虑“我认为”而不是“我父母认为”。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我做了一个自我反省，发现我的激情是音乐。A. music音乐；B. chemistry化学；C. physics物理；D. subject科目。根据后文“I had a gift for playing the piano”可知，作者的激情是音乐。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我有弹钢琴的天赋，但我忽略了它。A. emphasized强调；B. ignored忽视；C. valued重视；D. avoided避免。根据but表示转折，可知作者有音乐天赋但是忽略了。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：只有一种方法可以证明我是否能成为一名成功的音乐家，所以我接受了教授的建议，转到了大学的音乐学院。A. wonder想知道；B. discuss讨论；C. prove证明；D. doubt怀疑。根据后文“whether I could be a successful musician”指想要证明作者是否能成为一名成功的音乐家，唯一的方法就是去尝试音乐。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：只有一种方法可以证明我是否能成为一名成功的音乐家，所以我接受了教授的建议，转到了大学的音乐学院。A. admitted承认；B. switched转变；C. headed前往；D. returned返回。根据后文“to the university’s music school”可知，作者接受了教授的建议，转到了大学的音乐学院。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我现在五十岁了，过着幸福的生活。A. poorly贫穷地；B. cautiously谨慎地；C. bitterly愤怒地；D. happily快乐地。根据后文“When I watched the various awards I received on the walls in my office, a contented smile appeared on my face. (当我看到办公室墙上挂着我获得的各种奖项时，我脸上露出了满意的微笑)”可知，作者找到了自己的激情，幸福地生活着。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
根据所给单词的汉语提示或首字母，写出空缺处单词的正确形式，每空一词。
36. The team are working to_________ (分析) the problem so that they can find the best solution.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】analyse##analyze
【解析】
【详解】考查不定式。句意：这个小组正在努力分析这个问题，以便找到最佳的解决办法。空格处用不定式表目的，空格处用动词原形，“分析”的动词是analyse，故填analyse/analyze。
37. All children should be encouraged to realize their full________(潜力). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】potential
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：应该鼓励所有的孩子充分发挥他们的潜力。根据汉语提示“潜力”，可知应填名词potential，作宾语，不可数。故填potential。
38. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your ________ (食欲). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】appetite
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：与普遍的看法相反，适度的运动实际上会降低你的食欲。根据句意和汉语提示，用名词appetite作宾语，意为“食欲”，不可数名词。故填appetite。
39. She was deeply ________ (羞愧) of her behavior at the party. (根据汉语意思单词拼写)
【答案】ashamed
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她对自己派对上的行为深感羞愧。根据汉语提示“羞愧”，以及句子结构可知，该空格处应填写形容词，作表语，修饰主语的状态；且be ashamed of sth为固定搭配，意为：为….感到羞愧。故填ashamed。
40. We should take all __________(方面) of situations into consideration. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】aspects
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我们应该考虑各方面的情况。句中用名词作宾语。名词“方面”英文为aspect，为可数名词。根据形容词all可知，用复数形式。故填aspects。
41. Papa would push back his chair and p_________ a glass of red wine, ready to listen. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】pour##our
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：爸爸会把椅子往后推，倒上一杯红酒，准备倾听。由a glass of red wine可知，句子表示“爸爸倒上一杯红酒”，空格处意为“倒”，由首字母提示p可知，是pour，空格处用动词原形形式和助动词would一起构成过去将来时，故填pour。
42. We are familiar with the saying: No pains, no g_________.(根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】gains##ains
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我们都熟悉这句话：没有付出，就没有收获。由“No pains, no g”可知，句子表示“我们都熟悉这句话：没有付出，就没有收获”，空格处意为“收获”，由首字母提示g可知，是gains，故填gains。
43. In my opinion, our deeds must be c___________ with our words. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】consistent##onsistent
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：在我看来，我们必须言行一致。根据单词首字母以及句意可知应用形容词consistent，作表语。故填consistent。
44. In his speech, he o__________ his success to hard work and the help of his relatives. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】owed##wed
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：在他的演讲中，他把自己的成功归功于辛勤工作和亲戚们的帮助。由“his success to hard work and the help of his relatives”可知，句子表示“他把自己的成功归功于辛勤工作和亲戚们的帮助”，由首字母提示o可知，空格处使用动词owe，owe sth. to sb.是固定短语，意为“把……归功于”，句子描述过去的事情，时态用一般过去时，空格处用过去式，故填owed。
45. These exercises require m__________ efforts but offer major payoffs. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】minor##inor
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这些练习只需要很小的努力，却能带来很大的回报。空格处用形容词作定语，修饰名词efforts，由“but offer major payoffs”可知，句子表示“这些练习只需要很小的努力，却能带来很大的回报”，空格处意为“很小的”，由首字母提示m可知，是minor，故填minor。
第三节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
阅读下列各句，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. _________excited me most was something that happened during our military training.(用适当的词填空)
【答案】What
【解析】
【详解】考查名词性从句。句意：最让我兴奋的是我们军训期间发生的一件事。分析句子结构可知，“ excited me most”是主语从句，从句缺少主语，表示“(最让我兴奋的)事情”，应用连接代词what引导从句。故填What。
47. We felt at home with her and were impressed with the________(deep) of her knowledge. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】depth
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她的渊博知识给我们留下了深刻的印象。空格处用名词作宾语，deep的名词是depth，意为“(知识的) 渊博”，是不可数名词，故填depth。
48. I came across an old friend from ________ I had parted for many years. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】whom
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：我遇到了一位与我分别多年的老朋友。分析句子结构，这是一个包含定语从句的复合句，使用“介词+关系代词”结构引导定语从句，先行词为：an old friend，因先行词在定语从句中作宾语指人，使用关系代词whom引导定语从句，故填whom。
49. The scientist made a moving speech, ________ (motivate) the public to explore the unknown world. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】motivating
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：这位科学家作了一次感人的演讲，激励公众去探索未知的世界。句中已有谓语动词，所以用非谓语动词形式。逻辑主语The scientist 与motivate之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语。故填motivating。
50. When I reached the station, the train bound for Beijing ___________(leave). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had left
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：当我到达车站时，开往北京的火车开走了。主句缺少谓语动词，leave发生在reached 之前，表示“过去的过去”，使用过去完成时。故填had left。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假定你是学生会主席李华。你校将于下周举办美食节(Food Festival) 活动，你受学校委托为国际部交换生写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动时间和地点；
2. 活动内容；
3. 欢迎参加。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
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【答案】 Notice
Aiming to help students gain a good knowledge of the Chinese food culture, our school will host the Food Festival next week.
As scheduled, the Food Festival will be held in the dining hall. It begins on Monday morning, lasting for 3days. During the festival, a variety of cuisines from different places will cater for our taste. In addition, we can also participate in some activities, ranging from tasting delicious snacks to dumpling making contests. More importantly, you will have the opportunity to appreciate wonderful performances from top chefs, which will definitely impress you.
If you are keen on the Chinese food culture, don’t miss this golden opportunity! All the exchange students are warmly welcome to the Food Festival.
The Student Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是学生会主席李华。你校将于下周举办美食节(Food Festival) 活动，你受学校委托为国际部交换生写一则通知。
【详解】1.词汇积累
各种各样的：a variety of→varieties of
此外：in addition→furthermore
参加：participate in→take part in
喜欢：be keen on→be fond of
2.句式拓展
合并句子
原句：As scheduled, the Food Festival will be held in the dining hall. It begins on Monday morning, lasting for 3days.
拓展句：As scheduled, the Food Festival will be held in the dining hall ，which begins on Monday morning, lasting for 3days.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In addition, we can also participate in some activities, ranging from tasting delicious snacks to dumpling making contests.（运用了现在分词作状语）
【高分句型2】More importantly, you will have the opportunity to appreciate wonderful performances from top chefs, which will definitely impress you.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
The Grocery Store Trip
My two-year-old daughter was playing with a toy bear in a pile of groceries (食品杂货) in my shopping cart. Shopping once a month was a wonderful family time. Every time I would buy over $200 worth of groceries.
A well-dressed gentleman stood behind me with three items (商品). He looked up at his watch anxiously, and smiled at me. Obviously he was pressed for time. I felt for the man as he’d be behind me for a good long time.
“Why don’t you go ahead of me ” I said pulling the cart backwards. “You only have a couple of items.” “Thank you,” he replied appreciatively, stepping ahead of me. My daughter gave him a big smile. “Hello,” she said in her sweetest voice. “Hello,” he replied, with his face lighting up with pleasure. I put his few items ahead of mine to let him check out first.
I was just waiting for checkout when I realized my husband hadn’t returned my bankcard. I hurriedly searched my wallet. My heart dropped. The gentleman in front had paid and was picking up his groceries.
“I’ve forgotten my bank card, will you take a credit card ” I asked the cashier (收银员) hopefully. “I’m sorry. We only accept the bank card or money,” the cashier replied. “It will take me an hour to run home and an hour back.” I was discouraged. All my careful planning hadn’t helped. The hour and a half of shopping left me tired and I wasn’t sure how my daughter would deal with another two hours in the car.
注意：
1.续写词数应为100个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing the conversation, the gentleman turned back to us.
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Later that night I told the gentleman’s kind act to my husband.
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【答案】范文
Hearing the conversation, the gentleman turned back to us. “Don’t worry, ma’am,” he said in a comforting tone, a genuine concern reflected in his eyes. “Allow me to take care of your order; it’s quite a journey for the little girl.” Then he reached into his wallet, produced two 100-dollar bills, and handed them to the cashier. I was frozen on the spot with a mixture of surprise and appreciation. I asked him for his address and promised to send him a check that night. He just smiled at my little girl and left before I could say “thank you”.
Later that night I told the gentleman’s kind act to my husband. He was shocked that a complete stranger should trust another with a loan of that amount. “We can’t thank him enough,” he said as he held our daughter. Afterwards we shared the story online, expressing our gratitude to him. Determined to follow in his footsteps, we are ready to lend a helping hand whenever possible. From the store trip, we know well small acts of kindness can make a big difference in other people’s lives more than we can imagine.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和女儿在商店结账时，作者看出排在后面的先生比较着急，于是让位于他；后来作者付账时发现钱不够，结果前面的先生为作者付清了账单，作者还没来得及说谢谢他就离开了。作者把这件事告诉了丈夫，两人在网上分享了这个故事，表达了对陌生人的感激之情。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听到我们的谈话，那位先生转过身来面对我们”可知，第一段可描写陌生人为他们付钱的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“那天晚上晚些时候，我把这位绅士的善举告诉了我丈夫”可知，第二段可描写作者和丈夫在网上分享这一善举，并决定传递善意。
2.续写线索：陌生人付钱——吃惊感谢——告诉丈夫——分享故事——传递善举
3.词汇激活
行类
①信任：trust/believe in
②拿出：produce/take out
③表达：express/extend
情绪类
①震惊的：shocked/stunned
②感谢：thank/be grateful to
【点睛】[高分句型1] He was shocked that a complete stranger should trust another with a loan of that amount. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Afterwards we shared the story online, expressing our gratitude to him. (运用了现在分词作状语)
听力答案：1-5 CBCAB 6-10 BACAA 11-15 BCBBA 16-20 CCCAB
