2023—2024学年度上学期高中期中考试卷
高二英语
2023.11
考生注意：
1.本试卷分四部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;主观题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3.本试卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册Units1～6。
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 will the speakers probably do next
A. Tour Boston. B. Visit Caroline. C. Watch the news.
2. What is Jim’s suggestion about
A. Raising money. B. Hiring a lawyer. C. Calling a meeting.
3. What is the woman going to do this weekend
A. Finish a report. B. Look after Bob. C. Climb a mountain.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Find a full-time job. B. Study another subject. C. Go to evening classes.
5. What is the man now
A. An online shop owner. B. A construction worker. C. A computer engineer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Miyako want to do
A. Make a call. B. Send a card. C. Hold a party.
7. What is the man doing
A. Making an apology. B. Giving an explanation. C. Sharing an experience.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where will Maria go the day after tomorrow
A. The London Zoo. B. The British Museum. C. The Tower of London.
9. How many days will Maria stay in Oxford
A One. B. Two. C. Three.
10. Why will Maria go to Edinburgh
A. To do a study. B. To meet a friend. C. To see her sister.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman dislike
A. Fish. B. Vegetables. C. Fried chicken.
12. What does the man find it hard to do
A. Make cakes and pies. B. Stop drinking coffee. C. Eat a lot of tomatoes.
13. What are the speakers talking about
A. Doctor’s advice to the man. B. What to eat for a good meal. C. The man’s favourite dishes.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Old classmates. B. Neighbours. C. Fellow workers.
15. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At Betty’s home. C. At the railway station.
16. What is Jack doing
A. Working at a restaurant. B. Cooking in the kitchen. C. Buying food for dinner.
17. What will Marc probably do
A. See a film. B. Go shopping. C. Visit an old town.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker say about Castle Howard
A. It took its name from a film. B. It has been home to a family. C. It was once used for defence.
19. What is special about the Walled Gardens
A. It’s open every day of the year.
B. It’s the largest garden in England.
C. It’s planted with many kinds of roses.
20. Who is probably the speaker
A. A tour guide. B. A gardener. C. A news reporter.
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
Do you want to see majestic lions roaring, rare rhinos running and colorful birds flying You’ll find this incredible display of nature in the Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley.
First stop
Fly into Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This great city is known for its fashion markets and beautiful art. And be sure to pick up some rich Kenyan coffee while you’re there! Then head for the countryside.
Plan your trip
The largest of the three lakes in the system, Lake Nakuru, is less than 175 kilometers from Nairobi. But Lakes Bogoria and Elementaita are equally worth a visit. You can stay at one of several choices of luxurious cabins in the valley. And if you sign up for a trip, be sure to put flamingos, the white and pink birds, at the top of your list.
Paradise
The Kenya Lake System is shallow and alkaline (碱性的). That means it supports vegetation such as green algae, a food source for many waterfowl. Hundreds of species of birds flourish here, using this area as a major breeding and nesting ground. Water buffalo, leopards, monkeys and the endangered Rothschild giraffe also make this area their home.
Other sights
Wildlife isn’t the only natural wonder in the Great Rift Valley. The valley marks a place where the earth is divided far below the surface. This rock separation below ground leads to noticeable feature s above ground. Walking around Lake Bogoria especially, you will see steam rising from hot springs.
Other activities include golfing, horseback riding and hiking. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, either. The river valley is far from city lights, so many visitors gaze at the stars shining above.
If you are ready for a wildlife experience, don’t hesitate!
1. Where can you buy fashionable gifts in Kenya
A. Nairobi. B. Lake Nakuru. C. Lake Bogoria. D. Lake Elementaita.
2. Which should be the first choice on your travelling list
A. Playing golf. B. Gazing at shining stars.
C. Visiting hot springs. D. Seeing flamingos.
3. In which section of a newspaper would you probably read the next
A. Health. B. Travel. C. Science. D. Busniess.
B
Many schools across the US hold graduation ceremonies this time of year. In some schools, even 5 and 6-year-olds observe their graduation from kindergarten. And so can older people, much older. Meet 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who just graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned a bachelor’s degree.
Mr. Reid might not look like the average college student; his hair is definitely grayer. But still Jerry Reid’s age is easy to forget, other UVA students know him as one of their own. Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a men’s group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students. Mr. Reid’s school friends say they can talk to him just about anything.
About a half century ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls. But he says his friend Bill invited him to UVA parties. “Bill told me what a terrible life I had unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid.
That was in 1963. Jerry Reid says it took him 48 years to take that advice. In 2011, he entered college. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.
“Remember that path that you left waits for you. It’s there. It’s yours. All you must do is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, that’s exactly what I did,” said Reid. Mr. Reid says that he and his wife Susan now would take some time off to enjoy his college degree. Then, he’ll return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree.
4. What do you know about Mr. Reid from the passage
A. He was laughed at by other students.
B. He got his graduate degree at the age of 70.
C. He was interested in racing cars in his youth.
D He transformed the views of young people completely.
5. From what he did in the university, we can infer that Mr. Reid was ________.
A. considerate B. independent C. intelligent D. energetic
6. What does the fourth paragraph mainly discuss
A. How Mr. Reid realizes his dream. B. What teachers think of Mr. Reid.
C. When Mr. Reid entered college. D. Why the students likes Mr. Reid.
7. What lesson can we learn from the story of Jerry Reid
A. It is never too late to learn. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C
The city of Venice, Italy, has finally made a long-awaited decision. Starting on August 1, 2021, cruise ships (游轮) will no longer be allowed to enter the city’s waters.
Contrary to popular opinion, these cruise ship visitors contribute relatively little to the local tourism economy. The New York Times reported cruise ship passengers add up to 73% of visitors, but contribute a mere 18% of tourism dollars. The percentage is inverted for people who spend at least one night at a hotel; they represent 14% of visitors, but 48% of the business.
Many people are overjoyed by the news, especially environmental activists. Firstly, the cruise ships would disturb the waterways and erode (侵蚀) the foundations of already weak buildings. A 2019 study published in Nature found the waves created by large ships could “redistribute industrial pollutants already present in the waters.” Others have said these same waves made huge holes in the underwater bottoms of buildings, making them unstable. Furthermore, when canals are deepened in order to allow larger boats, it destroys coastal habitats and makes floods worse. This is part of the reason why, in recent years, Venice has experienced terrible flooding that completely flooded St. Mark’s Square and other landmarks.
The announcement came as a surprise as many did not expect the regional government to act so quickly. In April a similar ban was issued, but it depended on finding an alternative port for the ships—a requirement that local people complained could take years to achieve. The announcement made last week, however, did away with that condition, allowing the city to move forward quickly with the ban.
8. What does the underlined word “inverted” mean in Paragraph 2
A. Increased slightly. B. Looked down upon. C. Adjusted accordingly. D. Turned upside down.
9 What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Reasons for Venice’s terrible floods. B. Dangers cruise ships brought about.
C. Reaction to the long-awaited decision. D. Damage waves did to buildings.
10. What is Venetians’ attitude toward the April ban
A. Unclear. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Venice Says “No” to Cruise Ships. B. The Long-awaited Decision to be Made.
C. Cruise Ships Erodes Ancient Venice. D. Venice Tries to Protect Its Waterway.
D
Libraries are romantic places. The romance is that of reading, and the wealth of human imagining and learning that is contained in them. Access to the knowledge and literary art poetry, fiction, drama)in a library is precious -and particularly valuable to young minds and people of any age with an interest in education.
It would be hard to find anyone who actively disapproves of libraries. But when it comes to reality, Britain’s libraries are on less solid ground. The number of books borrowed in the year ending in March.2021 was 72.9m,down 56%on the previous year. Physical visits also collapsed, from 214.6m to 59.7m.
Of course, this is the behaviour that one would expect during a pandemic. Many libraries were closed during this period, while people were discouraged from unnecessary mixing. Book sales climbed to their highest in a decade in 2021, which suggests that some former users of libraries may have bought books instead.
Private libraries at home, whether large collections or single bookshelves, appear to be developing well. But the hope must be that visits and loans at public libraries will soon return to their former level too. Like any other service, libraries need users. And while booksellers might in one sense be regarded as competitors, in fact the vast majority of those involved in the trade, from publishers to poets, are library lovers.
This has something to do with the romantic idea of the reader as explorer, with every book a door to a new store of feeling or understanding. But it also involves the recognition that if books are to form part of our life, there must be space in public for them. Books can be treasured possessions, but there is also something special about a copy that arrives in your hands having passed through those of others -and that will go on being passed between strangers who share your curiosity.
12. What has happened to British libraries
A. They have been in a bad state. B. They have become romantic places.
C. They have got great appeal for artists. D. They have suffered great loss of users.
13. What has led to the home library boom in Britain
A. People avoid close contact in public. B. Many libraries have been pulled down.
C. People have access to affordable books. D. More people disapprove of public libraries.
14. What does the author try to convey in the last paragraph
A. Books are personal belongings. B. Libraries are a paradise for adventurers.
C. Books should be attached importance to. D. Libraries contribute to human connection.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. Libraries will fade out of stage. B. Libraries will hold a promising future.
C. Booksellers benefit from libraries’ collapse. D. The pandemic has boosted British book sales.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读一个短文，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。
If I could offer you a magic drug that would make you happier healthier, more optimistic and more productive, and cost nothing and will require very little effort, would you be interested Of course you would! Science tells us that an “attitude of gratitude(感激)” is a good health choice. ____16____ And gratitude requires little time and no money. But why can gratitude improve our productivity and results
____17____ We learn the importance of saying “thank you” as little children. This childhood lesson is extremely of great use. ____18____ How do you feel about them Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them Of course it does! So be grateful for people, their contributions and their actions and make sure you let them know how you feel.
Gratitude improves problem solving skills. ____19____ However, when we think about what we are grateful for, we open our minds up to new possibilities and connections. We also enter a problem solving situation with a perspective of opportunity rather than challenge or issue.
Gratitude helps us learn. Every dark cloud has a silver lining. ____20____ Being grateful for our situation, even if we don’t like everything about it, allows us to be thankful for opportunity to learn something new.
So, the more aware and grateful we are of what we have and our capabilities, the more capable and elective we become in living.
A. Gratitude improves attitudes.
B. Gratitude improves relationships.
C. Behind every problem lies an opportunity.
D. Being more grateful often makes us happier and more optimistic.
E. Think about those people that you know who are most appreciative of you.
F. Too often we look at problem solving with a very bored or exhausted view.
G. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Tongai has worked as a waiter at a restaurant for the past eight years. He was working ____21____ one afternoon on a beautiful day with clear blue skies and ____22____ seas. Tourists who had finished their lunch at the restaurant were walking along the water’s edge, taking in the ____23____ ocean and mountain views, when ____24____ a “wall of water” rose up and carried lots of people out to sea. When seeing that, Tongai immediately ran outside, undressed himself, and ____25____ into the water.
Towering waves were breaking on the shore, making it ____26____ for the shocked victims to get back. Tongai used his belt to pull people from the water, shouting for help as he worked.
Two of the people Tongai ____27____ were Clair and her 8-year-old daughter, Arya. As they walked, a huge wave ____28____ them into the harbour. Clair cried for help, and Tongai and another tourist who’d jumped in to ____29____ were in the water next to her. Tongai caught Arya and pushed her onto the rocky shore. Clair scrambled (爬) up behind them, _____30_____.
“I recently went to the restaurant to thank him,” Clair said. “My daughter _____31_____ him immediately, and we hugged each other. We are so _____32_____ to Tongai and the tourist who risked their lives to save ours.”
Thanks to Tongai and other helpers, no one _____33_____ their lives that day! Tongai is now regarded as a _____34_____ and praised for his _____35_____ rescues.
21. A. as usual B. on purpose C. by chance D. at once
22. A. stormy B. shallow C. distant D. calm
23. A. boring B. fascinating C. passing D. amusing
24. A. suddenly B. naturally C. certainly D. gradually
25. A. looked B. sank C. jumped D. fell
26. A. dangerous B. necessary C. possible D. difficult
27. A. attracted B. approached C. rescued D. prevented
28. A. returned B. knocked C. followed D. led
29. A. warm B. serve C. check D. help
30. A. disappointed B. exhausted C. ashamed D. excited
31. A. interviewed B. joined C. recognized D. congratulated
32. A. generous B. sensitive C. grateful D. disturbing
33. A. lost B. risked C. changed D. improved
34. A. star B. soldier C. winner D. hero
35. A. regular B. timely C. medical D. financial
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。
The horse-head bronze statue lost from Yuanmingyuan in 1860 ____36____ (return) to the site of the former royal resort last Tuesday.
The statue was one of 12 Chinese zodiac animals(生肖). But they ____37____ (rob) by the invading English and French forces in 1860. Yuanmingyuan was also destroyed at that time.
The horse-head statue is so far the first animal-head statue ____38____ (come ) back to Yuanmingyuan, ____39____ was donated by the late Macau businessman Stanley Ho to the country last year, and the National Cultural Heritage Administration recently handed it over ____40____ the administration of Yuanmingyuan ruins.
The statue will be ____41____ (regular) displayed in the Zhengjue Temple area. The temple is one of a few ____42____ (site) that generally remain complete to date. More than 10 million yuan ($1.52 million) was spent by the Haidian district government to improve facilities to ensure its ____43____ (safe).
Seven of the 12 statues ____44____ (include) the horse have returned to China, and the rest six are now housed in _____45_____ National Museum of China.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周五你们年级的排球决赛在你班和四班之间举行。请你写一篇英文日记，内容包括:
1. 比赛的时间和地点;
2. 比赛过程;
3. 你的感受。
注意:
1．写作词数应为80左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料.根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Once upon a time, two brothers, who lived on adjoining（毗邻的）farms, fell into conflict. It was the first serious fight in 10 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labour and goods as needed without a hitch.
Then the long cooperation fell apart. 11 began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
Very early one morning there was a knock on the older brother's door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox. " I'm looking for a few days' work,“ he said. "Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help you "
"Well as it happens there is." said the older brother.
“1 do have a job for you. Look across the stream at that farm. That’s my neighbour. In fact, it's my younger brother. Once there was a meadow（草地）between us and last week he took his bulldozer（推土机）and plowed a stream between us. Well, he may have done this to hurt me, but I'll go one better than that. See that pile of wood by the barn I want you to build me a fence. a 2-metre-high fence, so I won't need to see him or his place anymore. "
The carpenter said, "I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The older brother helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day.
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The neighbour, his younger brother, was coming across the bridge merrily with his hand outstretching to the older brother.
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听力答案：1~5 BBCCA 6~10 ABCBC 11~15 ABAAB 16 ~20 CCBCA2023—2024学年度上学期高中期中考试卷
高二英语
2023.11
考生注意：
1.本试卷分四部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;主观题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3.本试卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第一册Units1～6。
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 will the speakers probably do next
A. Tour Boston. B. Visit Caroline. C. Watch the news.
2. What is Jim’s suggestion about
A. Raising money. B. Hiring a lawyer. C. Calling a meeting.
3. What is the woman going to do this weekend
A. Finish a report. B. Look after Bob. C. Climb a mountain.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Find a full-time job. B. Study another subject. C. Go to evening classes.
5. What is the man now
A. An online shop owner. B. A construction worker. C. A computer engineer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Miyako want to do
A. Make a call. B. Send a card. C. Hold a party.
7. What is the man doing
A. Making an apology. B. Giving an explanation. C. Sharing an experience.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where will Maria go the day after tomorrow
A. The London Zoo. B. The British Museum. C. The Tower of London.
9. How many days will Maria stay in Oxford
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
10. Why will Maria go to Edinburgh
A. To do a study. B. To meet a friend. C. To see her sister.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman dislike
A. Fish. B. Vegetables. C. Fried chicken.
12. What does the man find it hard to do
A. Make cakes and pies. B. Stop drinking coffee. C. Eat a lot of tomatoes.
13. What are the speakers talking about
A. Doctor’s advice to the man. B. What to eat for a good meal. C. The man’s favourite dishes.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Old classmates. B. Neighbours. C. Fellow workers.
15. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At Betty’s home. C. At the railway station.
16. What is Jack doing
A. Working at a restaurant. B. Cooking in the kitchen. C. Buying food for dinner.
17. What will Marc probably do
A. See a film. B. Go shopping. C. Visit an old town.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker say about Castle Howard
A. It took its name from a film. B. It has been home to a family. C. It was once used for defence.
19. What is special about the Walled Gardens
A. It’s open every day of the year.
B. It’s the largest garden in England.
C. It’s planted with many kinds of roses.
20. Who is probably the speaker
A. A tour guide. B. A gardener. C. A news reporter.
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
Do you want to see majestic lions roaring, rare rhinos running and colorful birds flying You’ll find this incredible display of nature in the Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley.
First stop
Fly into Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This great city is known for its fashion markets and beautiful art. And be sure to pick up some rich Kenyan coffee while you’re there! Then head for the countryside.
Plan your trip
The largest of the three lakes in the system, Lake Nakuru, is less than 175 kilometers from Nairobi. But Lakes Bogoria and Elementaita are equally worth a visit. You can stay at one of several choices of luxurious cabins in the valley. And if you sign up for a trip, be sure to put flamingos, the white and pink birds, at the top of your list.
Paradise
The Kenya Lake System is shallow and alkaline (碱性). That means it supports vegetation such as green algae, a food source for many waterfowl. Hundreds of species of birds flourish here, using this area as a major breeding and nesting ground. Water buffalo, leopards, monkeys and the endangered Rothschild giraffe also make this area their home.
Other sights
Wildlife isn’t the only natural wonder in the Great Rift Valley. The valley marks a place where the earth is divided far below the surface. This rock separation below ground leads to noticeable feature s above ground. Walking around Lake Bogoria especially, you will see steam rising from hot springs.
Other activities include golfing, horseback riding and hiking. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, either. The river valley is far from city lights, so many visitors gaze at the stars shining above.
If you are ready for a wildlife experience, don’t hesitate!
1. Where can you buy fashionable gifts in Kenya
A. Nairobi. B. Lake Nakuru. C. Lake Bogoria. D. Lake Elementaita.
2. Which should be the first choice on your travelling list
A. Playing golf. B. Gazing at shining stars.
C. Visiting hot springs. D. Seeing flamingos.
3. In which section of a newspaper would you probably read the next
A. Health. B. Travel. C. Science. D. Busniess.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章介绍了位于肯尼亚周边的Great Rift Valley的各类景点以及肯尼亚的风土人情，从而吸引游客前往观光。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Fly into Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This great city is known for its fashion markets and beautiful art. (飞往肯尼亚首都内罗毕。这座伟大的城市以其时尚品市场和美丽的艺术而闻名)”可知，首都Nairobi以其时尚品市场著称，所以想购买时尚品礼物肯定是要去Nairobi，故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“And if you sign up for a trip, be sure to put flamingos, the white and pink birds, at the top of your list. (如果你报名旅行，一定要把火烈鸟，白色和粉红色的鸟，在你的清单顶部)”可知，文章建议放在旅行清单顶部的是去看火烈鸟，故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Do you want to see majestic lions roaring, rare rhinos running and colorful birds flying You’ll find this incredible display of nature in the Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley. (你想看雄狮咆哮、犀牛奔跑、彩鸟飞翔吗？你会在东非大裂谷的Kenya湖系统中发现这令人难以置信的自然景观)”可知，这篇文章是一篇旅游广告，目的是向游客介绍各种景点，肯定是会在报纸的旅行板块刊登，故选B项。
B
Many schools across the US hold graduation ceremonies this time of year. In some schools, even 5 and 6-year-olds observe their graduation from kindergarten. And so can older people, much older. Meet 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who just graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned a bachelor’s degree.
Mr. Reid might not look like the average college student; his hair is definitely grayer. But still Jerry Reid’s age is easy to forget, other UVA students know him as one of their own. Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a men’s group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students. Mr. Reid’s school friends say they can talk to him just about anything.
About a half century ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls. But he says his friend Bill invited him to UVA parties. “Bill told me what a terrible life I had unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid.
That was in 1963. Jerry Reid says it took him 48 years to take that advice. In 2011, he entered college. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.
“Remember that path that you left waits for you. It’s there. It’s yours. All you must do is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, that’s exactly what I did,” said Reid. Mr. Reid says that he and his wife Susan now would take some time off to enjoy his college degree. Then, he’ll return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree.
4. What do you know about Mr. Reid from the passage
A. He was laughed at by other students.
B. He got his graduate degree at the age of 70.
C. He was interested in racing cars in his youth.
D. He transformed the views of young people completely.
5. From what he did in the university, we can infer that Mr. Reid was ________.
A. considerate B. independent C. intelligent D. energetic
6. What does the fourth paragraph mainly discuss
A. How Mr. Reid realizes his dream. B. What teachers think of Mr. Reid.
C. When Mr. Reid entered college. D. Why the students likes Mr. Reid.
7. What lesson can we learn from the story of Jerry Reid
A. It is never too late to learn. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了70岁的杰瑞·里德大学毕业的励志故事并表达了活到老，学到老的精神。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“About a half century ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls.（大约半个世纪前，20多岁的里德没有上学。相反，他在赛车和追女孩。）”可知，里德先生在年轻时对赛车感兴趣。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a men’s group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students.（里德加入了Hoo Crew，这是一个在体育赛事中为学校大声欢呼的团体。他还加入了校园里的一个男子团体。他和其他许多学生一起唱喝酒的歌。）”可知，里德先生在大学里参加各种活动，从而推断里德先生精力充沛。故选D。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。解决第四段“UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.（弗吉尼亚大学教授卢克·赖特表示，里德先生影响了学生。他开阔了年轻人的眼界。这名教师说，里德先生告诉他们，生命不会在40岁时结束。相反，这位70岁的大学毕业生认为，变老可以是梦想的开始。）”可知，第四段主要讨论了老师们对里德先生的看法。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.（这位70岁的大学毕业生认为，变老可以是梦想的开始。）”以及最后一段“He transformed the views of young people completely.（然后，他将回到弗吉尼亚大学开始攻读研究生学位。）”及全文可知，文章主要讲述了70岁的杰瑞·里德大学毕业的励志故事。所以从杰瑞·里德身上我们学习到“活到老，学到老”的精神。故选A。
C
The city of Venice, Italy, has finally made a long-awaited decision. Starting on August 1, 2021, cruise ships (游轮) will no longer be allowed to enter the city’s waters.
Contrary to popular opinion, these cruise ship visitors contribute relatively little to the local tourism economy. The New York Times reported cruise ship passengers add up to 73% of visitors, but contribute a mere 18% of tourism dollars. The percentage is inverted for people who spend at least one night at a hotel; they represent 14% of visitors, but 48% of the business.
Many people are overjoyed by the news, especially environmental activists. Firstly, the cruise ships would disturb the waterways and erode (侵蚀) the foundations of already weak buildings. A 2019 study published in Nature found the waves created by large ships could “redistribute industrial pollutants already present in the waters.” Others have said these same waves made huge holes in the underwater bottoms of buildings, making them unstable. Furthermore, when canals are deepened in order to allow larger boats, it destroys coastal habitats and makes floods worse. This is part of the reason why, in recent years, Venice has experienced terrible flooding that completely flooded St. Mark’s Square and other landmarks.
The announcement came as a surprise as many did not expect the regional government to act so quickly. In April a similar ban was issued, but it depended on finding an alternative port for the ships—a requirement that local people complained could take years to achieve. The announcement made last week, however, did away with that condition, allowing the city to move forward quickly with the ban.
8. What does the underlined word “inverted” mean in Paragraph 2
A. Increased slightly. B. Looked down upon. C. Adjusted accordingly. D. Turned upside down.
9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Reasons for Venice’s terrible floods. B. Dangers cruise ships brought about.
C. Reaction to the long-awaited decision. D. Damage waves did to buildings.
10. What is Venetians’ attitude toward the April ban
A. Unclear. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Venice Says “No” to Cruise Ships. B. The Long-awaited Decision to be Made.
C. Cruise Ships Erodes Ancient Venice. D. Venice Tries to Protect Its Waterway.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了威尼斯禁止邮轮进入城市水域后，人们对此禁令的反应，邮轮的危害和工业风格旅游的危害。
【8题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段“The New York Times reported cruise ship passengers add up to 73% of visitors, but contribute a mere 18% of tourism dollars.”（据《纽约时报》报道，游轮乘客占游客总数的73%，但仅占旅游收入的18%。）及划线单词后“for people who spend at least one night at a hotel; they represent 14% of visitors, but 48% of the business.”（对于在酒店至少住一晚的人来说，他们占游客总数的14%，但占商业总数的48%。）可知，乘坐邮轮的人只占旅游收入的18%，而对于在酒店至少住一晚的人来说，他们占游客总数的14%，但占商业总数的48%，说明坐邮轮的乘客的比例和对旅游业的创收与住酒店的客人的比例和对旅游业的创收数是颠倒的，inverted“颠倒”和D项意思相近。故选D项。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“Firstly, the cruise ships would disturb the waterways and erode (侵蚀) the foundations of already weak buildings.”（首先，游轮会扰乱水道，侵蚀本已脆弱的建筑物的地基。）及“Furthermore, when canals are deepened in order to allow larger boats, it destroys coastal habitats and makes floods worse.”（此外，当为了允许更大的船只而加深运河时，会破坏沿海栖息地，使洪水更加严重。）可知，第三段主要谈的是游轮带来的危险。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“In April a similar ban was issued, but it depended on finding an alternative port for the ships—a requirement that local people complained could take years to achieve.”（4月，一项类似的禁令被发布，但这取决于为船只找到一个替代港口——当地人抱怨这一要求可能需要数年时间才能实现。）可知，威尼斯人对四月禁令的态度是怀疑的。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Starting on August 1, 2021, cruise ships (游轮) will no longer be allowed to enter the city’s waters.”（从2021年8月1日起，游轮将不再被允许进入该市水域。）可知，本文的主题是威尼斯禁止邮轮进入该市水域，A项“威尼斯对游轮说“不”作为文章标题，符合题意。故选A项。
D
Libraries are romantic places. The romance is that of reading, and the wealth of human imagining and learning that is contained in them. Access to the knowledge and literary art poetry, fiction, drama)in a library is precious -and particularly valuable to young minds and people of any age with an interest in education.
It would be hard to find anyone who actively disapproves of libraries. But when it comes to reality, Britain’s libraries are on less solid ground. The number of books borrowed in the year ending in March.2021 was 72.9m,down 56%on the previous year. Physical visits also collapsed, from 214.6m to 59.7m.
Of course, this is the behaviour that one would expect during a pandemic. Many libraries were closed during this period, while people were discouraged from unnecessary mixing. Book sales climbed to their highest in a decade in 2021, which suggests that some former users of libraries may have bought books instead.
Private libraries at home, whether large collections or single bookshelves, appear to be developing well. But the hope must be that visits and loans at public libraries will soon return to their former level too. Like any other service, libraries need users. And while booksellers might in one sense be regarded as competitors, in fact the vast majority of those involved in the trade, from publishers to poets, are library lovers.
This has something to do with the romantic idea of the reader as explorer, with every book a door to a new store of feeling or understanding. But it also involves the recognition that if books are to form part of our life, there must be space in public for them. Books can be treasured possessions, but there is also something special about a copy that arrives in your hands having passed through those of others -and that will go on being passed between strangers who share your curiosity.
12. What has happened to British libraries
A. They have been in a bad state. B. They have become romantic places.
C. They have got great appeal for artists. D. They have suffered great loss of users.
13. What has led to the home library boom in Britain
A. People avoid close contact in public. B. Many libraries have been pulled down.
C. People have access to affordable books. D. More people disapprove of public libraries.
14. What does the author try to convey in the last paragraph
A. Books are personal belongings. B. Libraries are a paradise for adventurers.
C. Books should be attached importance to. D. Libraries contribute to human connection.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. Libraries will fade out of stage. B. Libraries will hold a promising future.
C. Booksellers benefit from libraries’ collapse. D. The pandemic has boosted British book sales.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了图书馆是一个浪漫的地方。浪漫在于阅读，以及其中蕴含的丰富的人类想象和知识。在图书馆获得知识和文学艺术(诗歌、小说、戏剧)是非常宝贵的，尤其是对年轻人和任何年龄对教育感兴趣的人来说。同时，认为图书馆将有一个美好的未来。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But when it comes to reality, Britain’s libraries are on less solid ground. The number of books borrowed in the year ending in March.2021 was 72.9m,down 56%on the previous year. Physical visits also collapsed, from 214.6m to 59.7m.”（但在现实中，英国的图书馆却缺乏坚实的基础。在截至2021年3月的一年中，图书借阅数量为7290万册，较上年下降56%。体检次数也大幅减少，从2.146亿次降至5970万次。）可知，英国图书馆遭受了巨大的用户损失。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Of course, this is the behaviour that one would expect during a pandemic. Many libraries were closed during this period, while people were discouraged from unnecessary mixing. Book sales climbed to their highest in a decade in 2021, which suggests that some former users of libraries may have bought books instead.”（当然，这是人们在疫情期间预计会出现的行为。许多图书馆在此期间关闭，同时人们被禁止不必要的混合。2021年，图书销量攀升至10年来的最高水平，这表明一些以前的图书馆用户可能转而购买图书。）可知，人们避免在公共场合密切接触导致了英国家庭图书馆的兴起。故选A项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But it also involves the recognition that if books are to form part of our life, there must be space in public for them. Books can be treasured possessions, but there is also something special about a copy that arrives in your hands having passed through those of others -and that will go on being passed between strangers who share your curiosity.”（但它也涉及到认识到，如果书籍要成为我们生活的一部分，就必须在公共场所为它们留出空间。书可以是宝贵的财产，但当一本经过别人的书传到你的手中时，它也会有特别的意义——它会在和你一样好奇的陌生人之间传递。）故可推知，作者在最后一段试图表达图书馆有助于人与人之间的联系。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Libraries are romantic places. The romance is that of reading, and the wealth of human imagining and learning that is contained in them. Access to the knowledge and literary art poetry, fiction, drama)in a library is precious -and particularly valuable to young minds and people of any age with an interest in education.”（图书馆是一个浪漫的地方。浪漫在于阅读，以及其中蕴含的丰富的人类想象和知识。在图书馆获得知识和文学艺术(诗歌、小说、戏剧)是非常宝贵的，尤其是对年轻人和任何年龄对教育感兴趣的人来说。）以及第四段中“But the hope must be that visits and loans at public libraries will soon return to their former level too. Like any other service, libraries need users. And while booksellers might in one sense be regarded as competitors, in fact the vast majority of those involved in the trade, from publishers to poets, are library lovers.”（但人们一定希望，公共图书馆的访客和借阅量也能很快恢复到以前的水平。和其他服务一样，图书馆也需要用户。虽然从某种意义上说，书商可能被视为竞争对手，但事实上，绝大多数参与这一行业的人，从出版商到诗人，都是图书馆爱好者。）可知，文章主要讲的是图书馆将有一个美好的未来。故选B项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读一个短文，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。
If I could offer you a magic drug that would make you happier, healthier, more optimistic and more productive, and cost nothing and will require very little effort, would you be interested Of course you would! Science tells us that an “attitude of gratitude(感激)” is a good health choice. ____16____ And gratitude requires little time and no money. But why can gratitude improve our productivity and results
____17____ We learn the importance of saying “thank you” as little children. This childhood lesson is extremely of great use. ____18____ How do you feel about them Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them Of course it does! So be grateful for people, their contributions and their actions and make sure you let them know how you feel.
Gratitude improves problem solving skills. ____19____ However, when we think about what we are grateful for, we open our minds up to new possibilities and connections. We also enter a problem solving situation with a perspective of opportunity rather than challenge or issue.
Gratitude helps us learn. Every dark cloud has a silver lining. ____20____ Being grateful for our situation, even if we don’t like everything about it, allows us to be thankful for opportunity to learn something new.
So, the more aware and grateful we are of what we have and our capabilities, the more capable and elective we become in living.
A. Gratitude improves attitudes.
B. Gratitude improves relationships.
C. Behind every problem lies an opportunity.
D. Being more grateful often makes us happier and more optimistic.
E. Think about those people that you know who are most appreciative of you.
F. Too often we look at problem solving with a very bored or exhausted view.
G. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. F 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，说明“感恩的态度”给我们带来高的效率和好的结果的原因。
【16题详解】
前文“Science tells us that an “attitude of gratitude” is a good health choice.(科学告诉我们，“感恩的态度”对健康有益)”表明感恩对于健康的好处，与D选项“Being more grateful often makes us happier and more optimistic.(感恩往往会让我们更快乐、更乐观)”和后文“And gratitude requires little time and no money.(感恩只需要很少的时间和金钱)”都在说明感恩的益处，与第一句“If I could offer you a magic drug that would make you happier, healthier, more optimistic and more productive, and cost nothing and will require very little effort, would you be interested (如果我能给你一种神奇的药，它能让你更快乐、更健康、更乐观、更有效率，而且不需要花费任何精力，你会感兴趣吗)”对应。故选D项。
【17题详解】
空处为本段的主旨句，后文“Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them Of course it does!(他们的感激对你和他们的关系有积极的影响吗？当然有)”可知，本段描述感恩对于人物关系的有益影响；B选项“Gratitude improves relationships.(感恩可以改善人际关系)”符合主旨。故选B项。
【18题详解】
空前“We learn the importance of saying “thank you” as little children. This childhood lesson is extremely of great use.(我们从小就知道说“谢谢”的重要性。这个童年的教训非常有用)”表明说“谢谢”是有用的；后文“How do you feel about them Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them Of course it does!(你觉得他们怎么样？他们的感激对你和他们的关系有积极的影响吗？当然有)”中them为空处提到的内容；E选项“Think about those people that you know who are most appreciative of you.(想想你认识的那些最欣赏你的人)”符合此处语境，引起下文。故选E项。
【19题详解】
本段首句“Gratitude improves problem solving skills.(感恩可以提高解决问题的能力)”表明本段描述感恩可以提高解决问题的能力，空后“However, when we think about what we are grateful for, we open our minds up to new possibilities and connections.(然而，当我们想到我们感激的东西时，我们就打开了新的可能性和联系)”为进行转折，表明感恩有助于打开可能性和联系；F选项“Too often we look at problem solving with a very bored or exhausted view.(我们常常以一种非常无聊或疲惫的视角来看待问题的解决)”表明我们解决问题时常遇见的问题，符合语境。故选F项。
【20题详解】
本段首句“Gratitude helps us learn.(感恩帮助我们学习)”表明本段描述感恩帮助学习，前文“Every dark cloud has a silver lining. (黑暗中总有一线光明)”与C选项“Behind every problem lies an opportunity.(每个问题的背后都蕴藏着机会)”用类比句，说明我们可以通过解决问题进行学习，与后文“Being grateful for our situation, even if we don’t like everything about it, allows us to be thankful for opportunity to learn something new.(对我们的处境心存感激，即使我们并不喜欢它的一切，也会让我们对学习新东西的机会心存感激)”表示“我们应对于艰难的处境进行感恩”语境一致。故选C项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Tongai has worked as a waiter at a restaurant for the past eight years. He was working ____21____ one afternoon on a beautiful day with clear blue skies and ____22____ seas. Tourists who had finished their lunch at the restaurant were walking along the water’s edge, taking in the ____23____ ocean and mountain views, when ____24____ a “wall of water” rose up and carried lots of people out to sea. When seeing that, Tongai immediately ran outside, undressed himself, and ____25____ into the water.
Towering waves were breaking on the shore, making it ____26____ for the shocked victims to get back. Tongai used his belt to pull people from the water, shouting for help as he worked.
Two of the people Tongai ____27____ were Clair and her 8-year-old daughter, Arya. As they walked, a huge wave ____28____ them into the harbour. Clair cried for help, and Tongai and another tourist who’d jumped in to ____29____ were in the water next to her. Tongai caught Arya and pushed her onto the rocky shore. Clair scrambled (爬) up behind them, _____30_____.
“I recently went to the restaurant to thank him,” Clair said. “My daughter _____31_____ him immediately, and we hugged each other. We are so _____32_____ to Tongai and the tourist who risked their lives to save ours.”
Thanks to Tongai and other helpers, no one _____33_____ their lives that day! Tongai is now regarded as a _____34_____ and praised for his _____35_____ rescues.
21. A. as usual B. on purpose C. by chance D. at once
22. A. stormy B. shallow C. distant D. calm
23. A. boring B. fascinating C. passing D. amusing
24. A. suddenly B. naturally C. certainly D. gradually
25. A. looked B. sank C. jumped D. fell
26. A. dangerous B. necessary C. possible D. difficult
27. A. attracted B. approached C. rescued D. prevented
28. A. returned B. knocked C. followed D. led
29. A. warm B. serve C. check D. help
30. A. disappointed B. exhausted C. ashamed D. excited
31. A. interviewed B. joined C. recognized D. congratulated
32. A. generous B. sensitive C. grateful D. disturbing
33. A. lost B. risked C. changed D. improved
34. A. star B. soldier C. winner D. hero
35. A. regular B. timely C. medical D. financial
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了在餐厅工作的佟艾看到游客被巨浪卷进海里，立刻跳入海中救人，和另一位不知名的游客成功救了克莱尔和她的女儿艾莉亚。
【21题详解】
考查固定短语词义辨析。句意：一天下午，天气晴朗，海面平静，他像往常一样在工作。A. as usual像往常一样；B. on purpose故意地；C. by chance偶然地；D. at once立刻。根据上文“Tongai has worked as a waiter at a restaurant for the past eight years.”可知，佟艾在过去的八年里一直在这家餐馆当服务员，因此是像往常一样在工作。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一天下午，天气晴朗，海面平静，他像往常一样在工作。A. stormy激烈的；B. shallow浅的；C. distant遥远的；D. calm平静的。根据下文“Tourists who had finished their lunch at the restaurant were walking along the water’s edge”可知，在餐厅吃完午餐的游客沿着水边散步，因此此时海面是平静的。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在餐厅吃完午餐的游客正沿着水边散步，欣赏迷人的山海景色，突然，一堵“水墙”升起，把许多人带到了海里。A. boring无聊的；B. fascinating引人入胜的；C. passing瞬间的；D. amusing有趣的。根据上文“walking along the water’s edge”可知，游客沿着水边散步，因此应该是在欣赏迷人的山海景色。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在餐厅吃完午餐的游客正沿着水边散步，欣赏迷人的山海景色，突然，一堵“水墙”升起，把许多人带到了海里。A. suddenly突然；B. naturally自然；C. certainly当然；D. gradually逐渐。根据上文“Tourists who had finished their lunch at the restaurant were walking along the water’s edge”可知，在餐厅吃完午餐的游客沿着水边散步，由此推知当时海边很平静，因此是突然地一堵“水墙”升起。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：佟艾见此情景，立刻跑到外面，脱下衣服，跳进水里。A. looked看起来；B. sank沉没；C. jumped跳；D. fell下跌。根据上文“Tongai immediately ran outside, undressed himself”可知，佟艾立刻跑到外面，脱下衣服，由此推知是想救人，因此是跳进水里。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：汹涌的海浪拍打着海岸，使那些受到惊吓的受害者很难回来。A. dangerous危险的；B. necessary必要的；C. possible可能的；D. difficult困难的。根据上文“Towering waves were breaking on the shore”可知，汹涌的海浪拍打着海岸，因此对于受害者来说回来很困难。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：佟艾救出的两个人是克莱尔和她8岁的女儿艾莉亚。A. attracted吸引；B. approached接近；C. rescued拯救；D. prevented预防。根据下文“We are so ____12____ to Tongai and the tourist who risked their lives to save ours.”可推知，佟艾救了克莱尔和她8岁的女儿艾莉亚。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们走着走着，一个巨浪把他们撞进了港口。A. returned回来；B. knocked撞击；C. followed跟随；D. led带领。根据上文“a huge wave”和下文“them into the harbour”可推知，巨浪威力很大，把两人撞进了港口。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：克莱尔大声呼救，佟艾和另一名跳进水里帮忙游客就在她旁边。A. warm温暖；B. serve服务；C. check检查；D. help帮助。根据下文“Tongai caught Arya and pushed her onto the rocky shore.”可推知，佟艾和另一名跳进水里帮忙的游客是去帮忙救人的。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：克莱尔在他们后面爬上来，精疲力尽。A. disappointed失望的；B. exhausted精疲力竭的；C. ashamed惭愧的；D. excited兴奋的。根据上文“Clair scrambled (爬) up behind them”和巨大的海浪在拍打海岸的情境可推知，克莱尔从水里爬上来会筋疲力尽。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我女儿立刻认出了他，我们拥抱在一起。A. interviewed采访；B. joined加入；C. recognized辨别出；D. congratulated祝贺。根据上文“I recently went to the restaurant to thank him”可知，克莱尔和女儿去餐厅感谢佟艾，因此是一见面立刻认出佟艾。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们非常感谢佟艾和冒着生命危险救我们的游客。A. generous慷慨的；B. sensitive敏感的；C. grateful感激的；D. disturbing令人不安的。根据下文“who risked their lives to save ours”可推知，克莱尔非常感谢救了她们命的两个人。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：多亏佟艾和其他的帮手，那天没有人失去生命！ A. lost失去；B. risked冒险；C. changed改变；D. improved改进。根据上文“Thanks to Tongai and other helpers”可推知，因为佟艾和其他的帮手在，那天没有人失去生命。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：佟艾现在被视为英雄，因他及时的救援而受到赞扬。A. star明星；B. soldier士兵；C. winner赢家；D. hero英雄。根据上文佟艾毫不犹豫地跳进海里救人可推知，他会被视为英雄。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：佟艾现在被视为英雄，因他及时的救援而受到赞扬。A. regular定期的；B. timely及时的；C. medical医疗的；D. financial金融的。根据上文“When seeing that, Tongai immediately ran outside, undressed himself”可知，佟艾当时立刻去救人，因此是及时的救援。故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The horse-head bronze statue lost from Yuanmingyuan in 1860 ____36____ (return) to the site of the former royal resort last Tuesday.
The statue was one of 12 Chinese zodiac animals(生肖). But they ____37____ (rob) by the invading English and French forces in 1860. Yuanmingyuan was also destroyed at that time.
The horse-head statue is so far the first animal-head statue ____38____ (come ) back to Yuanmingyuan, ____39____ was donated by the late Macau businessman Stanley Ho to the country last year, and the National Cultural Heritage Administration recently handed it over ____40____ the administration of Yuanmingyuan ruins.
The statue will be ____41____ (regular) displayed in the Zhengjue Temple area. The temple is one of a few ____42____ (site) that generally remain complete to date. More than 10 million yuan ($1.52 million) was spent by the Haidian district government to improve facilities to ensure its ____43____ (safe).
Seven of the 12 statues ____44____ (include) the horse have returned to China, and the rest six are now housed in _____45_____ National Museum of China.
【答案】36. returned
37. were robbed
38. to come
39. which 40. to
41. regularly
42. sites 43. safety
44. including
45. the
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了十二生肖的雕像丢失缘由和归国的历程。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：上周二，1860年在圆明园丢失的马首铜像回到了原来的皇家度假胜地。根据句中的in 1860，可知事情发生在过去，应用一般过去时。故填returned。
【37题详解】
考查时态与语态。句意：但1860年，他们遭到了入侵的英法联军的抢劫。主语they与动词rob是被动关系，且根据in 1860可知，事情发生在过去，故用一般过去时的被动语态。故填were robbed。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：马首像是圆明园至今首尊回归的兽首像。序数词修饰名词，其后往往用不定式作定语。故填to come。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：圆明园是由已故澳门商人何鸿燊(Stanley Ho)于去年捐赠的，马首像是目前返回圆明园的首尊兽首像。句中先行词为The horse-head statue，指物，在非限定性定语从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：国家文物局最近将其移交给圆明园遗址管理部门。固定短语take sth over to sb把某物交给某人。故填to。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：该雕像将定期在正觉寺地区展出。动词displayed前用副词修饰。故填regularly。
【42题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：这座寺庙是少数几处保存完好的遗址之一。a few后接名词的复数形式。故填sites。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：海淀区政府花费了1000多万元(152万美元)来改善设施以确保其安全。根据空格前形容词性物主代词its，所以后接名词形式。故填safety。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：包括马在内的12尊雕像中，有7尊已返回中国，其余6尊目前收藏在中国国家博物馆。根据句意和句子结构可知，此处应使用介词including，意为“包括”。故填including。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：包括马在内的12尊雕像中，有7尊已返回中国，其余6尊目前收藏在中国国家博物馆。专有名词National Museum of China前用the。故填the。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周五你们年级的排球决赛在你班和四班之间举行。请你写一篇英文日记，内容包括:
1. 比赛的时间和地点;
2. 比赛过程;
3. 你的感受。
注意:
1．写作词数应为80左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】July 8, Thursday Fine
Last Friday the final volleyball game of our grade was held between our class and Class 4 in the gym.
The atmosphere was electric and intense. Though falling behind in the beginning, our team didn't lose heart. We kept cheering them on and little by little they caught up. At the last minute, our captain spiked the game—winning shot and we won the championship! We were wild with joy and pride!
The game benefited us greatly. Not only did it enrich our school life but it also relieved our pressure. Furthermore the friendship and unity among the classmates were dramatically strengthened through the game.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于记叙文。文章要求考生以日记的形式记录自己所在班和四班排球决赛的时间、地点、过程及自己的感受。
【详解】1.词汇积累
紧张的：tense→ intense
开心的：joyful→ be wild with joy
压力：stress→ pressure
极大地：greatly→ dramatically
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Last Friday the final volleyball game of our grade was held between our class and Class 4 in the gym.
拓展句：Last Friday the final volleyball game of our grade which took place between our class and Class 4 was held in the gym.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Though falling behind in the beginning, our team didn't lose heart.(运用了状语从句的省略)
[高分句型2] Not only did it enrich our school life but it also relieved our pressure.(运用了部分倒装结构)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料.根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Once upon a time, two brothers, who lived on adjoining（毗邻的）farms, fell into conflict. It was the first serious fight in 10 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labour and goods as needed without a hitch.
Then the long cooperation fell apart. 11 began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
Very early one morning there was a knock on the older brother's door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox. " I'm looking for a few days' work,“ he said. "Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help you "
"Well as it happens there is." said the older brother.
“1 do have a job for you. Look across the stream at that farm. That’s my neighbour. In fact, it's my younger brother. Once there was a meadow（草地）between us and last week he took his bulldozer（推土机）and plowed a stream between us. Well, he may have done this to hurt me, but I'll go one better than that. See that pile of wood by the barn I want you to build me a fence. a 2-metre-high fence, so I won't need to see him or his place anymore. "
The carpenter said, "I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The older brother helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day.
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The neighbour, his younger brother, was coming across the bridge merrily with his hand outstretching to the older brother.
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【答案】The older brother helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring，sawing，digging and nailing. About sunset when the older brother returned，the carpenter had just finished his job. The older brother's eyes opened wide and his jaw dropped. There was no fence there at all；instead there was a bridge…a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other.
The neighbour，his younger brother，was coming across the bridge merrily with his hand outstretching to the older brother. "You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I've said and done," he said. The two brothers then met in the middle of the bridge，taking each other's hand and embraced. Their conflict was finally at an end. They then turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder. "No，wait. Please stay a few days. I've a lot of other projects for you," said the older brother. "I'd love to stay on," the carpenter said, “but，I have many more bridges to build.”
【解析】
【分析】
本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一对和睦相处的兄弟之间爆发了矛盾，当推土机铲平草地，开辟出一条小溪，两人的矛盾似乎已无可挽回。此时，一个木匠出现了，他在小溪上架起了一座桥，使兄弟两人重归于好。
详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“哥哥帮木匠把材料准备好，然后他就上路了。”可知，第一段可描写哥哥走后，木匠是怎么工作的。
②由第二段首句内容“这时，他的邻居，也就是他的弟弟，正高兴地过桥来，伸出手给哥哥。”可知，第二段可描写哥哥和弟弟在木匠的帮助下重归于好。
2.续写线索：
哥哥离开家----木匠修桥——哥哥很惊讶——哥哥弟弟重归于好——感谢木匠
3.词汇激活
行为类①拥抱：embrace/hug/hold in one's arms:
②.回家： return/go back情绪类冲突：conflict/quarrel
【点睛】[高分句型1]. About sunset when the older brother returned，the carpenter had just finished his job.（由连接词when引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring，sawing，digging and nailing.（现在分词做伴随状语）
听力答案：1~5 BBCCA 6~10 ABCBC 11~15 ABAAB 16 ~20 CCBCA
