辽宁省锦州市2024届高三下学期2月摸底考试英语试卷(含解析)
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辽宁省锦州市2024届高三下学期2月摸底考试英语试卷
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
The British Invention Show, first started in 2001, takes place every October in London. The competition looks at inventions from all over the world. A team of 25 judges look for the best inventions in each of the three categories invention, innovation and technology. There are prizes for the best British inventions and the best international inventions. There is an awards ceremony on the last day where prizes are given to the best in each category.
The three-day show gives inventors the opportunity to meet new people. Each year a large number of investor designers and manufacturers attend the show with the aim of looking to work directly with new inventors and promoting their products. The inventors who win are often promoted by Association of British Inventors and Innovators.
Previous winner
Last year, one of the winners was "the beach bag plus". This invention is a bag which can turn into a picnic bag and also a chair. It is considered the most useful invention for people who like outdoor summer living. You can presently buy this product online for $55.
Sign up for the event
If you would like to enter in the future then you can. Each stand costs f 1,200 for the three days. But, if you book before the end of May, you will receive a 20% discount. All you need to do is fill out the online application form and pay a 20% deposit. The cancellation policy is fairly straightforward. If you cancel three months before the event, then you will get your deposit back. If you cancel 30 days before the show, you will be charged 100%.
1．What do we know about the British Invention Show
A.It focuses on inventions from the UK.
B.It is held twice every year in London.
C.It has a history of more than thirty years.
D.It allows makers to do a sales promotion.
2．What is special about“the beach bag plus”
A.It is multi-functional. B.It is designed for the disabled.
C.It will soon be available online. D.It is this year's winner.
3．How much should you pay as a deposit if you book a stand in March
A. $192. B. $240. C. $768. D. $960.
Sitting at the top of a mountain on La Gomera Island, Antonio issued an invitation to three visiting hikers in the distance—"Come girl over here. We're going to treat you to lunch."—without speaking a word: he whistled (吹口哨) it. Antonio, 71, said in his youth, when natives rather than tourists walked the rocky footpaths of his island, his news would have been greeted right away by a responding whistle, loud and clear. But his message was lost on these hikers, and they continued their journey.
Antonio is a proud guardian of La Gomera's whistling language, which he called the poetry of his island. He added, "Like poetry, whistling does not need to be useful in order to be special and beautiful." The language, officially known as Silbo Gomero, replaces written letters with whistled sounds that vary by pitch (音高) and length. Unfortunately, there are fewer whistles than Spanish letters, so a sound can have multiple meanings, causing misunderstandings.
With its distinct geography, it's easy to see why whistling came into existence on La Gomera. On most of the island, deep valleys run from high peaks down to the ocean, and plenty of time and effort are required to travel even a short distance overland. Whistling developed as a good alternative way to deliver a message, with its sound carrying farther than shouting-as much as two miles across some valleys with favourable wind conditions.
In 2009, the island's language was added by UNESCO to its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, But with whistling no longer essential for communication, Silbo Gomero's survival mostly relies on a 1999 law that has made teaching it a necessary part of La Gomera's school courses. Erin Gerhards, a local girl keen to improve her whistling ,said, "Whistling is a way to honour the people that lived here in the past and to remember we didn't start with technology but simple beginnings. "
4．How did the hikers react to Antonio's invitation
A.They ignored it. B.They waved their hands.
C.They whistled back. D.They stopped suddenly.
5．Why is La Gomera's whistling language likely to be misinterpreted
A.Because it is a form of poetry.
B.Because the same sound carries different meanings.
C.Because it isn't useful in life.
D.Because its sounds include various pitch and length.
6．.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A.The tourist attractions of La Gomera.
B.The geographic features of La Gomera.
C.The reason for whistling's use on La Gomera.
D.The comparison between whistling and shouting
7．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
A.Erin figures out how islanders lived before.
B.Silbo Gomero is taught in La Gomera's schools.
C.Technology outweighs traditions on La Gomera,
D.Silbo Gomero is important in daily conversations
The most important life lesson I've learned from running is to run at my own pace. This lesson has guided me in many ways. In particular, it made me challenge the fixed expectations of retirement and aging.
Running is a metaphor (隐喻) for life. I realized this while training for a marathon to celebrate my 60th birthday. All the other runners being faster than me made me embarrassed, but my coach shared some valuable advice: run at your own best pace—setting a goal or target time could be a limitation. He was right. Over time I ran more easily and faster. I also enjoyed the experience much more.
I have applied this principle to other areas of my life. Finding a rhythm is not about efficiency or how many things I can get done in a day. It has more to do with what I decide to do at this stage in my life. Running carries its own set of expectations, including what people at certain life stage should be doing or not doing. Expectations at my age can centre on how leisure time is spent, decisions about employment, and even the role of a grandparent.
I used to think it was young people who bore the impact of peer pressure, but older adults can experience it too. This is ironic, because often later in this life is a time when we tend to care less about the opinions of others.
I'm not suggesting we postpone dreams. Of course, we should do what matters to us, but it's easy to view retirement as another occupation with benchmarks (基准) to be met. It's a comparison trap that makes what someone else does the reference point.
Forget what others are doing. Their pace is not necessarily the pace you should run at. Run at your own way. Our bodies know what they need. Our hearts know what they need. In living life on our own terms, we will likely feel stronger in body, mind and spirit.
8．What motivated the author to participate in a marathon
A.Her eager interest in running.
B.Her strong curiosity for a marathon.
C.Her keen wish to celebrate her birthday.
D.Her urgent need to enhance her strength.
9．What do the underlined words "this principle" in Paragraph 3probably refer to
A.Setting a target time. B.Finding your limitation.
C.Challenging fixed ideas. D.Running at your own pace.
10．How does the author feel about being retired
A.Nervous. B.Confused. C.Optimistic. D.Grateful.
11．What can we know about the author
A.She benefits from the coach's words. B.She used to be a professional runner.
C.She sees the value of a reference point. D.She's suffering a lot from peer pressure.
To the delight of bookworms, anyone who has ever told you burying your head in a book means you're being unsociable will have to eat their words. A new study suggests those who regularly read, especially fiction, are actually nicer and more empathetic (善解人意的) people.
The study, carried out by Kingston University London, and presented at the British Psychological Society conference in Brighton, the UK, last week, also found that those who just watched television seemed to be less kind and understanding of other people.
For the study, the researchers questioned 123 people on their preferences for books, TV shows, and plays. They were also quizzed about the type of entertainment they preferred from comedy or romance to drama. Then they were tested on their interpersonal skills. The researchers asked them about their behaviour towards others, whether they understood and respected others' points of view, and whether they actively helped other people.
Drawing on these response sheets, the researchers found some mind-boggling results. They discovered that those who read more showed greater positive social behaviour and a better ability to empathize with others, while those who preferred watching TV didn't show the same ability to empathize and were more likely to show unsociable behaviour.
They also found the forms of fiction people preferred were linked to their interpersonal skills and behaviour. Those who preferred fiction displayed the most positive social skills. Romance and drama lovers showed the ability to see others' points of view, while comedy fans were particularly able to relate to others the most.
The researchers concluded that those who read fiction regularly are more well-adapted to see things from other people's points of view, which makes them better at understanding people. However, they do acknowledge that their study didn't conclude if the effects are causal-does reading make you nicer and more empathetic, or do more empathetic people tend to read fiction Even so, picking up a book can't hurt, and might just make the world a nicer place.
12．How did the researchers conduct the research
A.By making questionnaire surveys. B.By comparing experiment statistics.
C.By observing participants' behaviors. D.By referring to previous study reports.
13．What does the underlined word "mind-boggling" mean in Paragraph 4
A.Embarrassing. B.Satisfying. C.Amazing. D.Disappointing.
14．What can improve people's empathetic abilities the most according to the study
A.Reading fiction and comedy. B.Enjoying romance and drama.
C.Taking part in social activities. D.Watching plays on social media.
15．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.All people support the research result.
B.Further study is needed on this subject.
C.The nicer and kinder people like reading.
D.Reading can help people make more friends.
二、七选五
16．There has been a very serious decline in the numbers of shallow-water fish as a result of overfishing. People still want to eat fish, so the fishing industry must look at other sources, especially the deep waters of the Atlantic. ①______
Conservation measures will have to be put in place if these deep-sea fish are to survive. Research on five such species shows that numbers have declined by between 87 per cent and 98 per cent. ②______. Many species could well disappear completely if the present trend continues. These are species that have been swimming in our oceans for hundreds of millions of years.
The problem is emphasized by the fact that the decline in numbers happened in less than twenty years. Deep-sea fish take a long time to reproduce and normally live for many years. ③______ The average size of such fish also declined, with one species showing a 57 per cent decline in average size. This is of particular concern, as large fish tend to produce more offspring (幼崽) than small ones.
④______. The deep-sea species have been caught as if they were the fast-breeding (快速繁殖) fish like sardines and herrings. It is like killing elephants as if they reproduced at the same rate as rabbits.
The damage done by overfishing goes beyond the sea environment. Millions of people make a living in the fishing industry. ⑤______. Measures must be taken to not only conserve ecosystems, but also sustain livelihoods and ensure food security.
A. Billions of people rely on fish for protein.
B. Many people now choose not to eat deep-sea fish.
C. Unfortunately, their reproduction rate is very low.
D. This puts them in the category of “critically endangered".
E. None of these facts has been taken into account by the fishing industry.
F. Overfishing is a major cause of decline in populations of ocean wildlife.
G. This has resulted in a sharp decline in the numbers of many of the species caught.
三、完形填空（15空）
The majority of people are convinced that they don't have much imagination. They are 1 . Everyone has imagination, but most of us forget how to 2 it once we become adults. Creativity isn't always 3 with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time 4 think of creative ways to solve problems. Here are three techniques to help you.
Make connections！It involves taking 5 ideas and trying to find links between them. Think about the problem to solve or the job to do. Then find an image, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas 6 with candles and connect the 7 with the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original 8 —you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night.
No limits！Imagine that normal limitations don't 9 . You have as much imagination as you want. Think about your goal and the new 10 . If your goal is to learn to ski, 11 you can now practise skiing every day. Now 12 this to reality. Maybe you can practise skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January.
Be someone else. Look at the situation from a 13 point of view, Good writers use this technique. Fiction writers often imagine they are the 14 in their books. If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their 15 .The best fishermen think like fish！
17．A.mistaken B.accurate C.reasonable D.incredible
18．A.fit in with B.become aware of C.make use of D.keep track of
19．A.equipped B.compared C.occupied D.concerned
20．A.routinely B.skilfully C.apparently D.abruptly
21．A.relevant B.unrelated C.creative D.imaginary
22．A.presented B.marked C.indicated D.associated
23．A.ideas B.assessments C.arrangements D.practices
24．A.item B.service C.present D.object
25．A.exist B.occur C.operate D.change
26．A.tendencies B.limitations C.possibilities D.assumptions
27．A.as a matter of fact B.in other words
C.as a whole D.for instance
28．A.devote B.apply C.revise D.contribute
29．A.personal B.global C.different D.positive
30．A.features B.themes C.creatures D.characters
31．A.locations B.positions C.images D.impressions
四、短文填空
32． You already know the fact that regular exercise is important for controlling weight and ①_______(avoid) a variety of health conditions. But it can also improve your academic ②_______ (perform). And. if you're a distance learning student, you may miss out on some of the opportunities for physical activity afforded to more traditional students who routinely walk around campus. But it's well worth the effort ③_______ (put) the schedule exercise into practice.
The study, which ④_______ (publish) in the Journal of Medicine & Science, describes physical activity as ⑤_______ vigorous movement that produces sweat and heavy breathing. Mike McKenzie found that students who studied over three hours per day were 3.5 times ⑥_______ (likely) to be exercisers. Over a decade ago. McKenzie ⑦_______ (say) researchers discovered a link ⑧_______ exercise and focus in children.
More recently another study by Johnson reveals that even short "microbursts" of physical activity throughout the day can have positive effect. Jennifer tells that sting for long periods of time, ⑨_______ college students tend to do, can have a negative health effect. In addition the study found that five minute hours of walking every hour had a positive impact on mood, tiredness, and hunger at the end of a day. This may be ⑩_______ (articular) beneficial to students who also work a full time job and study in the evening and nighttime hours.
五、书面表达
33．假定你是国际学校的学生李华,你和另一个学生是合住一间宿舍的常住生。你发现无法忍受室友的一些行为,请给学校宿舍管理员Jim写一封信,申请下学期更换房间。内容包括:
1.提出换房要求;
2.阐述具体原因。
注意:词数80左右。
Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
34．阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
"I'm going to miss you so much, Poppy, "said the tall, thin teenager. He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye. He stood up, hugged his parents, and smiled, trying not to let his emotions get the better of him.
His parents were not quite able to keep theirs under control. They had driven their son several hours out of town to the university where he would soon be living and studying. It was time to say goodbye for now at least. The family hugged and smiled through misty eyes and then laughed.
The boy lifted the last bag onto his shoulder, and flashed a bright smile. "I guess this is it," he said. "I'll see you back home in a month, okay "His parents nodded, and they watched as he walked out of sight into the crowds of hundreds of students and parents. The boy's mother turned to the dog, "Okay, Poppy, time to go back home."
The house seemed quiet as a tomb without the boy living there. All that week, Poppy didn't seem interested in her dinner, her favourite toy, or even in her daily walk. Her owners were sad too, but they knew their son would be back to visit. Poppy didn't.
They offered the dog some of her favourite peanut butter treats. They even let her sit on the sofa, but the old girl just wasn't her usual cheerful self, Her owners started to get worried, "What should we do to cheer Poppy up "asked Dad. "We've tried everything."
"I have an idea, but it might be a little crazy, "smiled Mum. "Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could use a bit of fun. Let's get a little dog for Poppy."
It didn't take long before they walked through the front door carrying a big box. Poppy welcomed them home as usual, but when she saw the box, she stopped. She put her nose on it. Her tail began wagging (摆动) ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1：
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。通过文章第二段Each year a large number of investors, designers and manufacturers attend the show with the aim of looking to work directly with new inventors and promoting their products.(每年都有大量的投资 者、设计师和制造商参加展会，目的是寻求与新发 明者直接合作，推广他们的产品)可知，英国发明展允许制造商在展会现场进行推销。故选D。
2．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。通过文章Previous winner部 分中的This invention is a bag which can turn into a picnic bag and also a chair.(这个发明是 一种既可以变成野餐袋又可以变成椅子的袋子。) 可推知，"沙滩包升级版"的特别之处在于它是多功 能的。故选A。
3．答案：A
解析：数字计算题。根据文章最后一段Each stand costs $1,200 for the three days. But, if you book before the end of May, you will receive a 20% discount. All you need to do is fill out the online application form and pay a 20% deposit(订金)，(每个展位三天的费用为1200 英镑。但是，如果你在五月底之前预订，你将获得 20%的折扣。你只需填写在线申请表并支付20%的 订金)可推知，如果在三月份预订展位，费用为 1200-1200×0.2=960英镑，订金为支付费用的 20%，所以订金为960×0.2=192英镑。故选A。
4．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中 But his message was lost on these hikers, and they continued their journey.(但是他的信息在这 些徒步旅行者身上丢失了，他们继续他们的旅程。)可知，徒步旅行者忽略了安东尼奥的邀请。 故选A。
5．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中 The language, officially known as Silbo Gomer o, replaces written letters with whistled sounds that vary by pitch(高 音)and length. Unfortunately, there are fewer whistles than Spanish letters, so a sound can have multiple meanings, causing misunderstandings.(这种语言的正式名称是 Silbo Gomero，它 用不同音高和长度的口哨声取代书面信件。不幸的 是，口哨的数量少于西班牙语字母，因此一个声音 可能有多种含义，从而引起误解。)可知，因为同 样的声音有不同的含义，导致哨声可能会被误解。 故选B。
6．答案：C
解析：段落大意题。根据第三段 With its distinct geography, it's easy to see why whistling came into existence on La Gomera. On most of the island, deep valleys run from high peaks down to the ocean, and plenty of time and effort are required to travel even a short distance overland. Whistling developed as a goo d alternative way to deliver a message, with its sound carrying farther than shouting-as much as two miles across some valleys with favorable wind conditions.(由于其独特的地理位 置，很容易理解为什么口哨会出现在拉戈梅拉岛 上。在岛上的大部分地方，深谷从高峰一直延伸到 海洋，即使是短距离的陆路旅行也需要大量的时间 和精力。口哨作为传递信息的一种很好的替代方式 发展起来，它的声音比喊叫传播得更远一在一些 风力条件良好的山谷中，它的传播距离可达两英里。)可知，第三段主要讲述了在拉戈梅拉岛上使 用哨子语言的原因。故选C。
7．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中 But with whistling no longer essential for communication, Silbo Gomero's survival mostly relies on a 1999 law that has made teaching it a necessary part of La Gomeras school courses. (但随着口哨不再是沟通的必需品，西尔博 戈梅罗 (Silbo Gomero)的生存主要依赖于1999年的 一项法律，该法律规定，口哨教学是拉戈梅拉学校 课程的必要组成部分。)可知，戈梅拉的学校教授 Silbo Gomero这种哨子语言，故选B。
8．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段I realized this while training for a marathon to celebrate my 60th birthday.(我是在为庆祝60岁生日而进行马 拉松训练时意识到这一点的。)可知，庆祝生日的 强烈愿望激励了作者参加马拉松。故选C。
9．答案：D
解析：词句猜测题。根据文章第二段All the other runners being faster than me made me embarrassed, but my coach shared some valuable advice: run at your own best pace—setting a goal or target time could be a limitation.(其他所有的跑步者都比我快，这让我 很尴尬，但我的教练分享了一些宝贵的建议:用你 自己最好的节奏跑步一设定一个目标或目标时间可能是一个限制。)可知，"this principle"指的是 用你自己最好的节奏跑步， A. Setting a target time.设定目标时间; B. Finding your limitation.发现你的局限性; C. Challenging fixed ideas.挑战固定的想法; D. Running at your own pace.按照自己的节奏跑 步。故选D。
10．答案：C
解析：观点态度题。根据文章第一段In particular, it made me challenge the fixed expectations of retirement and aging.(特别是，它让我挑战了对退休和衰老的固定预期。)和 文章倒数第二段Of course, we should do what matters to us, but it's easy to view retirement as another occupation with benchmarks(基 准) to be met. It's a comparison trap that makes what someone else does the reference point.(当然，我们应该做对自己重要的事情，但 很容易将退休视为另一种需要达到基准的职业。这是一个比较陷阱，把别人做的事情作为参照点。) 和文章最后一段Forget what others are doing. Their pace is not necessarily the pace you should run at.(忘记别人在做什么。他们的速 度不一定是你应该跑的速度。)可知，作者受教练 所说的话影响，认为我们应该按照自己的节奏生 活，由此可推知，作者对退休持乐观积极态度。 A.Nervous.紧张的;B.Confused.困惑的; C.Optimistic.乐观的;D.Grateful.感谢的。故选 C。
11．答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据文章第一段The most important life lesson I've learned from running is to run at my own pace. This lesson has guided me in many ways.(我从跑步中学到的最 重要的人生经验就是按照自己的节奏跑。这个教训 在很多方面指导了我。)和文章第二段All the other runners being faster than me made me embarrassed, but my coach shared some valuable advice: run at your own best pace 一 setting a goal or target time could be a limitation.(其他所有的跑步者都比我快，这让我 很尴尬，但我的教练分享了一些宝贵的建议:用你 自己最好的节奏跑步一设定一个目标或目标时间 可能是一个限制。)可推知，作者从教练的话中受 益。故选A。
12．答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的For the study the researchers questioned 123 people on their preferences for books, TV shows, and plays.( 在这项研究中，研究人员询问了123人对书籍、电 视节目和戏剧的偏好。)及第四段中的Drawing on these responses sheet, the researchers found some mind-boggling results.(根据这些回答表， 研究人员发现了一些令人难以置信的结果。)可知 研究人员通过问卷调查进行研究。故选A。
13．答案：C
解析：词句猜测题。根据第一段中的To the delight of bookworms, anyone who has ever told you burying your head in a book means you're being unsociable will have to eat their words.(让书虫们高 兴的是，任何曾经告诉过你埋头读书意味着你不会 社交的人都不得不收回自己的话。)和第四段中的 They discovered that those who read more showed greater positive social behavior and a better ability to empathize with others(他们发现那些阅读更 多的人表现出更积极的社交行为和更好的同情他人 的能力。)可知，根据这些回复表，研究人员发现 的结果令人惊奇。由此可知，划线词mind-boggling 意为"令人吃惊的"。A. Embarrassing.尴尬的;B Satisfying.满意的;C. Amazing.令人大为惊奇 的;D. Disappointing.失望的。故选C。
14．答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的A new study suggests those who regularly read, especially fiction, are actually nicer and more empathetic(善解人意) people.(一项新的研究表明，那些经常 阅读，尤其是小说的人实际上是更友善、更有同情 心的人。)可知，那些经常阅读，尤其是阅读小说 的人实际上是更友善、更善解人意的人。根据第五 段中的Romance and drama lovers showed the ability to see others' points of view, while comedy fa ns were particularly, able to relate to others the most.(浪漫和戏剧爱好者表现出了看到他人观点 的能力，而喜剧迷则表现得尤为突出，他们最能与 他人交流。)可知，爱情故事和戏剧爱好者表现出 理解他人观点的能力，而喜剧迷尤其能够与他人产 生共鸣。由此推知，读小说和喜剧最让人善解人意 。故选A。
15．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的However, they do acknowledge that their study didn't conclude if the effects are causal - does reading make you nicer and more empathetic, or do more empathetic people tend to reading fiction (然而， 他们确实承认，他们的研究并没有得出结论，是否 这些影响是因果关系一是阅读会让你变得更好、 更有同理心，还是更有同理心的人更容易阅读小说 )可推知，这个问题需要进一步研究。故选B。
16．答案：GDCEA
解析：①推理判断题。根据前文 There has been a very serious decline in the numbers of shallow-water fish as a result of overfishing. People still want to eat fish, so the fishing industry must look at other sources, especially the deep waters of the Atlantic (由于过 度捕捞，浅水鱼类的数量已经严重下降。人们仍然 想吃鱼，因此渔业必须寻找其他来源，特别是大西 洋深水区)，可知表示“这导致许多被捕获物种的 数量急剧下降”的选项G可以承接上文，overfishing 和 a sharp decline in the numbers of many of the species caught是关键词，故选G。
③推理判断题。根据前句Research on five such species shows that numbers have declined by between 87 percent and 98 percent (对五种深海鱼类的研究表明，它们的数量下降了 87%到98%)，可知表示"这将它们归入'极度濒危'类别"的选项D符合前后的语 境，numbers have declined by between 87 percent and 98 percent和critically endangered是关 键词，故选D。
③推理判断题。根据前句Deep- sea fish take a long time to reproduce and normally live for many years(深海鱼类需要很长时间才能繁殖，通常可以存活多年);以及后句 The average size of such fish also declined, with one species showing a57 percent decline in average size(这类鱼的平均体型也有所下降，其中一种鱼的平均尺寸下降了57%)，可知表示"不幸的是，它们的繁殖率很低"的选项C符合前 后的语境，take a long time to reproduce和 their reproduction rate is very low是关键词，故 选C。
④推理判断题。根据前文特别是倒数第三段 The problem is emphasised by the fact that the decline in numbers happened in less than twenty years.
Deep-sea fish take a long time to reproduce and normally live for many years(在不到二十年的时间 里，深海鱼类的数量就出现了下降，这更加突出了这个问题);以及后句 The deep- sea species have been caught as if they were the fast- breeding fish like sardine and herring(深海物种被捕获， 就好像它们像沙丁鱼和鲱鱼一样的鱼是快速繁殖的 一样)，可知表示"渔业没有考虑到这些事实"的选项E可以起到承上启下的作用，these facts代指深 海鱼类碰到的问题，故选E。
⑤推理判断题。根据后句 Measures must be taken to not only conserve ecosystems, but also sustain livelihoods and ensure food security(必须采取措施，不仅为例保 护生态系统，而且为例维持生计，确保食物安 全)，可知表示"数十亿人依靠鱼获取蛋白质"的选项A符合前后的语境，sustain livelihoods and ensure food security 和rely on fish for protein是关键词，故选A。
17．答案：A
解析：考查形容词及语境理解。A.mistaken错误 的;B.accurate精准的;C.reasonable合理的; D.incredible难以置信的。句意:他们错了。根据 上文的 The majority of people are convinced they don't have much imagination和下文的 Everyone has imagination可知，那些人的想法是 错误的，故选A项。
18．答案：C
解析：考查动词短语及语境理解。A. fit in with适 应;B. become aware of明白;C. make use o利 用;D. keep track of追踪。句意:每个人都有想象 力，但是我们大多数人一旦长大就忘记了如何利用 它。根据上文的Everyone has imagination可知，此处是指人人都有想象力，只是长大了就忘了怎么 使用了，故选C项。
19．答案：D
解析：考查动词及语境理解。A.equipped配备; B.compared比较;C.occupied占据; D.concerned联系。句意:创造力并不总是与伟大 的作品思想联系在一起。根据下文的 People at work and in their free time ______ think of creative ways to solve problems.可知，创造 力其实也是我们想出具有创造力的方案来解决问 题，即不仅与创造性的艺术作品有关，也和日常生 活和工作有关，故选D项。
20．答案：A
解析：考查副词及语境理解。A.routinely通常; B.skillfully有技巧地;C.apparently明显地; D.abruptly突然地。句意:人们在工作和业余时间 经常也会想出具有创造性的解决问题的方法。根据 上文的 Creativity isn't always ______ with great works of art or ideas.可知此处用常常符合语境，always和 routinely是近义词复现，故选A项。
21．答案：B
解析：考查形容词及语境理解。A.relevant密切相 关的;B.unrelated无关的;C.creative有创造性 的;D.imaginary想象的。根据下文的 faind links between them.可知，此处是指把没有联系的事物联系在一起，句意:它包括找到那些没有 联系的想法的共同点。故选B项。
22．答案：D
解析：考查动词及语境理解。A.presented呈现; B.marked做标记;C.indicated暗示; D.associated联系。句意:写下所有与蜡烛有关的 想法，把这些想法和你的工作联系在一起。根据上 文的Make connections!可知，此处是指写下和蜡烛有关的想法，故选D项。
23．答案：A
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.ideas想法; B.assessments评估;C.arrangements安排; D.practices练习。句意:写下所有与蜡烛有关的想 法，把这些想法和你的工作联系在一起。根据上文 的Write down all the ideas ______ with candles可 知，此处用想法符合语境，ideas是原词复现，故 选A项。
24．答案：C
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.item商品; B.service服务;C.present礼物;D.object物体。 句意:所以，想象一下你想给朋友买一个有独创性 的礼物，你可以给他买比赛的票或者晚上带他出 去。根据下文的you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night.可知，此处 是指给朋友买一个具有独创性的礼物，故选C项。
25．答案：A
解析：考查动词及语境理解。A.exist存在; B.occur发生; C.operate操作;D.change改变。 句意:设想一下正常的限制都不存在。根据上文的 No limits!可知，此处用不存在符合语境，故选A 项。
26．答案：C
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.tendencies趋 势;B.limitations限制;C.possibilities可能性; D.assumptions假设。句意:想想你的目标和新的 可能性。根据上文的No limits!可知，如果没有了 限制，就会有新的可能性，故选C项。
27．答案：D
解析：考查介词短语及语境理解。A.as a matter of fact事实上;B.in other words换句话 说;C.as a whole总体上;D. for instance例如。句 意:例如，如果你的目标是学习滑雪，那么你现在 可以每天都练习。根据上文的 Think about your goal可知，此处是对上文话题的 举例说明，故选D项。
28．答案：B
解析：考查动词及语境理解。A.devote贡献; B.apply运用; C.revise复习;D.contribute贡献。 句意:现在，把这个运用到现实中。根据下文的 Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January.可知，此处是指把你的目标应用到现实中，开始每天练习滑雪。 故选B项。
29．答案：C
解析：考查形容词及语境理解。A.personal个人 的;B.global全球的;C.different不同的; D.positive积极的。句意:从一个不同的视角看问 题。根据上文的Be someone else.可知，此处是指 站在他人的角度看待问题，即不同的视角，故选C 项。
30．答案：D
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.features特点; B.themes主题;C.creatures生物;D.characters 角色。句意:小说作者常常想象他们是自己书中的 角色。根据上文的Be someone else.和常识可知， 小说家常常把自己当作书中的角色，故选D项。
31．答案：B
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.locations定位; B.positions位置;C.images形象;D.impressions 印象。句意:如果你的目标涉及到了他人，把你自 己放在他们的位置。根据下文的 The best fishermen think like fish!可知，渔民把 自己放在了鱼的位置，故此处用"位置"符合语境， 故选B项。
32．答案：①avoiding②performance③to put④was published⑤a⑥more likely⑦said⑧between⑨which/as⑩particularly
解析：①考查非谓语动词。与前面的controlling是平行对等结构,均是动名词做介词for的宾语,故答案为avoiding。
②考查词性转换。
③考查非谓语动词。effort的后置定语一般用不定式,故答案为to put。
④考查谓语动词。
⑤考查冠词。意思是“一次”。
⑥考查形容词的比较级。3.5times暗示了是倍数表达法的句型,likely的比较级为more likely。
⑦考查谓语动词。根据“Over a decade ago(十多年前)”,所以时态应为一般过去时。⑧考查介词。
⑨考查定语从句。此处是考查非限制性定语从句,关系词指代的是前面整句内容,且在非限制性定语从句充当宾语。
⑩考查副词。beneficial是形容词,修饰形容要用副词。故填particularly。
33．答案：
Dear Jim,
I'm writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next term, as I find the present sharing arrangement inconvenient.
The reason is my roommate's inconsiderate behaviour. For instance, he always burns the midnight oil and makes noises, which deprives me of high-quality sleep. Besides, he sometimes borrows my things without asking. So I find it difficult to concentrate on my studies.
I think the only solution is to move into a room of my own, where I'll be free from distractions. Therefore, I wouldn't be more grateful if you could manage a single room for me.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
解析：
34．答案：
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. Poppy jumped with joy at the sight of the little dog. She lowered her head to watch it curiously. Then she became so excited that she accidentally knocked over the box in an attempt to get closer. With the box tipping over, out came the little one, who was not shy and instantly got familiar with Poppy. It didn't take long before the two played around the house, cheerfully running after each other.
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. He had been missing his parents and the dog since it was the first time that he had been away from home for such a long time. When the boy caught sight of Poppy, he went rushing towards the dog and bent down to give her a big hug. Suddenly, the boy noticed the little dog. "Oh my God, who is this " His parents laughed at the look of surprise on his face. "It's Poppy's new companion," said Mum.
解析：
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
The British Invention Show, first started in 2001, takes place every October in London. The competition looks at inventions from all over the world. A team of 25 judges look for the best inventions in each of the three categories invention, innovation and technology. There are prizes for the best British inventions and the best international inventions. There is an awards ceremony on the last day where prizes are given to the best in each category.
The three-day show gives inventors the opportunity to meet new people. Each year a large number of investor designers and manufacturers attend the show with the aim of looking to work directly with new inventors and promoting their products. The inventors who win are often promoted by Association of British Inventors and Innovators.
Previous winner
Last year, one of the winners was "the beach bag plus". This invention is a bag which can turn into a picnic bag and also a chair. It is considered the most useful invention for people who like outdoor summer living. You can presently buy this product online for $55.
Sign up for the event
If you would like to enter in the future then you can. Each stand costs f 1,200 for the three days. But, if you book before the end of May, you will receive a 20% discount. All you need to do is fill out the online application form and pay a 20% deposit. The cancellation policy is fairly straightforward. If you cancel three months before the event, then you will get your deposit back. If you cancel 30 days before the show, you will be charged 100%.
1．What do we know about the British Invention Show
A.It focuses on inventions from the UK.
B.It is held twice every year in London.
C.It has a history of more than thirty years.
D.It allows makers to do a sales promotion.
2．What is special about“the beach bag plus”
A.It is multi-functional. B.It is designed for the disabled.
C.It will soon be available online. D.It is this year's winner.
3．How much should you pay as a deposit if you book a stand in March
A. $192. B. $240. C. $768. D. $960.
Sitting at the top of a mountain on La Gomera Island, Antonio issued an invitation to three visiting hikers in the distance—"Come girl over here. We're going to treat you to lunch."—without speaking a word: he whistled (吹口哨) it. Antonio, 71, said in his youth, when natives rather than tourists walked the rocky footpaths of his island, his news would have been greeted right away by a responding whistle, loud and clear. But his message was lost on these hikers, and they continued their journey.
Antonio is a proud guardian of La Gomera's whistling language, which he called the poetry of his island. He added, "Like poetry, whistling does not need to be useful in order to be special and beautiful." The language, officially known as Silbo Gomero, replaces written letters with whistled sounds that vary by pitch (音高) and length. Unfortunately, there are fewer whistles than Spanish letters, so a sound can have multiple meanings, causing misunderstandings.
With its distinct geography, it's easy to see why whistling came into existence on La Gomera. On most of the island, deep valleys run from high peaks down to the ocean, and plenty of time and effort are required to travel even a short distance overland. Whistling developed as a good alternative way to deliver a message, with its sound carrying farther than shouting-as much as two miles across some valleys with favourable wind conditions.
In 2009, the island's language was added by UNESCO to its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, But with whistling no longer essential for communication, Silbo Gomero's survival mostly relies on a 1999 law that has made teaching it a necessary part of La Gomera's school courses. Erin Gerhards, a local girl keen to improve her whistling ,said, "Whistling is a way to honour the people that lived here in the past and to remember we didn't start with technology but simple beginnings. "
4．How did the hikers react to Antonio's invitation
A.They ignored it. B.They waved their hands.
C.They whistled back. D.They stopped suddenly.
5．Why is La Gomera's whistling language likely to be misinterpreted
A.Because it is a form of poetry.
B.Because the same sound carries different meanings.
C.Because it isn't useful in life.
D.Because its sounds include various pitch and length.
6．.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A.The tourist attractions of La Gomera.
B.The geographic features of La Gomera.
C.The reason for whistling's use on La Gomera.
D.The comparison between whistling and shouting
7．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
A.Erin figures out how islanders lived before.
B.Silbo Gomero is taught in La Gomera's schools.
C.Technology outweighs traditions on La Gomera,
D.Silbo Gomero is important in daily conversations
The most important life lesson I've learned from running is to run at my own pace. This lesson has guided me in many ways. In particular, it made me challenge the fixed expectations of retirement and aging.
Running is a metaphor (隐喻) for life. I realized this while training for a marathon to celebrate my 60th birthday. All the other runners being faster than me made me embarrassed, but my coach shared some valuable advice: run at your own best pace—setting a goal or target time could be a limitation. He was right. Over time I ran more easily and faster. I also enjoyed the experience much more.
I have applied this principle to other areas of my life. Finding a rhythm is not about efficiency or how many things I can get done in a day. It has more to do with what I decide to do at this stage in my life. Running carries its own set of expectations, including what people at certain life stage should be doing or not doing. Expectations at my age can centre on how leisure time is spent, decisions about employment, and even the role of a grandparent.
I used to think it was young people who bore the impact of peer pressure, but older adults can experience it too. This is ironic, because often later in this life is a time when we tend to care less about the opinions of others.
I'm not suggesting we postpone dreams. Of course, we should do what matters to us, but it's easy to view retirement as another occupation with benchmarks (基准) to be met. It's a comparison trap that makes what someone else does the reference point.
Forget what others are doing. Their pace is not necessarily the pace you should run at. Run at your own way. Our bodies know what they need. Our hearts know what they need. In living life on our own terms, we will likely feel stronger in body, mind and spirit.
8．What motivated the author to participate in a marathon
A.Her eager interest in running.
B.Her strong curiosity for a marathon.
C.Her keen wish to celebrate her birthday.
D.Her urgent need to enhance her strength.
9．What do the underlined words "this principle" in Paragraph 3probably refer to
A.Setting a target time. B.Finding your limitation.
C.Challenging fixed ideas. D.Running at your own pace.
10．How does the author feel about being retired
A.Nervous. B.Confused. C.Optimistic. D.Grateful.
11．What can we know about the author
A.She benefits from the coach's words. B.She used to be a professional runner.
C.She sees the value of a reference point. D.She's suffering a lot from peer pressure.
To the delight of bookworms, anyone who has ever told you burying your head in a book means you're being unsociable will have to eat their words. A new study suggests those who regularly read, especially fiction, are actually nicer and more empathetic (善解人意的) people.
The study, carried out by Kingston University London, and presented at the British Psychological Society conference in Brighton, the UK, last week, also found that those who just watched television seemed to be less kind and understanding of other people.
For the study, the researchers questioned 123 people on their preferences for books, TV shows, and plays. They were also quizzed about the type of entertainment they preferred from comedy or romance to drama. Then they were tested on their interpersonal skills. The researchers asked them about their behaviour towards others, whether they understood and respected others' points of view, and whether they actively helped other people.
Drawing on these response sheets, the researchers found some mind-boggling results. They discovered that those who read more showed greater positive social behaviour and a better ability to empathize with others, while those who preferred watching TV didn't show the same ability to empathize and were more likely to show unsociable behaviour.
They also found the forms of fiction people preferred were linked to their interpersonal skills and behaviour. Those who preferred fiction displayed the most positive social skills. Romance and drama lovers showed the ability to see others' points of view, while comedy fans were particularly able to relate to others the most.
The researchers concluded that those who read fiction regularly are more well-adapted to see things from other people's points of view, which makes them better at understanding people. However, they do acknowledge that their study didn't conclude if the effects are causal-does reading make you nicer and more empathetic, or do more empathetic people tend to read fiction Even so, picking up a book can't hurt, and might just make the world a nicer place.
12．How did the researchers conduct the research
A.By making questionnaire surveys. B.By comparing experiment statistics.
C.By observing participants' behaviors. D.By referring to previous study reports.
13．What does the underlined word "mind-boggling" mean in Paragraph 4
A.Embarrassing. B.Satisfying. C.Amazing. D.Disappointing.
14．What can improve people's empathetic abilities the most according to the study
A.Reading fiction and comedy. B.Enjoying romance and drama.
C.Taking part in social activities. D.Watching plays on social media.
15．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.All people support the research result.
B.Further study is needed on this subject.
C.The nicer and kinder people like reading.
D.Reading can help people make more friends.
二、七选五
16．There has been a very serious decline in the numbers of shallow-water fish as a result of overfishing. People still want to eat fish, so the fishing industry must look at other sources, especially the deep waters of the Atlantic. ①______
Conservation measures will have to be put in place if these deep-sea fish are to survive. Research on five such species shows that numbers have declined by between 87 per cent and 98 per cent. ②______. Many species could well disappear completely if the present trend continues. These are species that have been swimming in our oceans for hundreds of millions of years.
The problem is emphasized by the fact that the decline in numbers happened in less than twenty years. Deep-sea fish take a long time to reproduce and normally live for many years. ③______ The average size of such fish also declined, with one species showing a 57 per cent decline in average size. This is of particular concern, as large fish tend to produce more offspring (幼崽) than small ones.
④______. The deep-sea species have been caught as if they were the fast-breeding (快速繁殖) fish like sardines and herrings. It is like killing elephants as if they reproduced at the same rate as rabbits.
The damage done by overfishing goes beyond the sea environment. Millions of people make a living in the fishing industry. ⑤______. Measures must be taken to not only conserve ecosystems, but also sustain livelihoods and ensure food security.
A. Billions of people rely on fish for protein.
B. Many people now choose not to eat deep-sea fish.
C. Unfortunately, their reproduction rate is very low.
D. This puts them in the category of “critically endangered".
E. None of these facts has been taken into account by the fishing industry.
F. Overfishing is a major cause of decline in populations of ocean wildlife.
G. This has resulted in a sharp decline in the numbers of many of the species caught.
三、完形填空（15空）
The majority of people are convinced that they don't have much imagination. They are 1 . Everyone has imagination, but most of us forget how to 2 it once we become adults. Creativity isn't always 3 with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time 4 think of creative ways to solve problems. Here are three techniques to help you.
Make connections！It involves taking 5 ideas and trying to find links between them. Think about the problem to solve or the job to do. Then find an image, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas 6 with candles and connect the 7 with the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original 8 —you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night.
No limits！Imagine that normal limitations don't 9 . You have as much imagination as you want. Think about your goal and the new 10 . If your goal is to learn to ski, 11 you can now practise skiing every day. Now 12 this to reality. Maybe you can practise skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January.
Be someone else. Look at the situation from a 13 point of view, Good writers use this technique. Fiction writers often imagine they are the 14 in their books. If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their 15 .The best fishermen think like fish！
17．A.mistaken B.accurate C.reasonable D.incredible
18．A.fit in with B.become aware of C.make use of D.keep track of
19．A.equipped B.compared C.occupied D.concerned
20．A.routinely B.skilfully C.apparently D.abruptly
21．A.relevant B.unrelated C.creative D.imaginary
22．A.presented B.marked C.indicated D.associated
23．A.ideas B.assessments C.arrangements D.practices
24．A.item B.service C.present D.object
25．A.exist B.occur C.operate D.change
26．A.tendencies B.limitations C.possibilities D.assumptions
27．A.as a matter of fact B.in other words
C.as a whole D.for instance
28．A.devote B.apply C.revise D.contribute
29．A.personal B.global C.different D.positive
30．A.features B.themes C.creatures D.characters
31．A.locations B.positions C.images D.impressions
四、短文填空
32． You already know the fact that regular exercise is important for controlling weight and ①_______(avoid) a variety of health conditions. But it can also improve your academic ②_______ (perform). And. if you're a distance learning student, you may miss out on some of the opportunities for physical activity afforded to more traditional students who routinely walk around campus. But it's well worth the effort ③_______ (put) the schedule exercise into practice.
The study, which ④_______ (publish) in the Journal of Medicine & Science, describes physical activity as ⑤_______ vigorous movement that produces sweat and heavy breathing. Mike McKenzie found that students who studied over three hours per day were 3.5 times ⑥_______ (likely) to be exercisers. Over a decade ago. McKenzie ⑦_______ (say) researchers discovered a link ⑧_______ exercise and focus in children.
More recently another study by Johnson reveals that even short "microbursts" of physical activity throughout the day can have positive effect. Jennifer tells that sting for long periods of time, ⑨_______ college students tend to do, can have a negative health effect. In addition the study found that five minute hours of walking every hour had a positive impact on mood, tiredness, and hunger at the end of a day. This may be ⑩_______ (articular) beneficial to students who also work a full time job and study in the evening and nighttime hours.
五、书面表达
33．假定你是国际学校的学生李华,你和另一个学生是合住一间宿舍的常住生。你发现无法忍受室友的一些行为,请给学校宿舍管理员Jim写一封信,申请下学期更换房间。内容包括:
1.提出换房要求;
2.阐述具体原因。
注意:词数80左右。
Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
34．阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
"I'm going to miss you so much, Poppy, "said the tall, thin teenager. He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye. He stood up, hugged his parents, and smiled, trying not to let his emotions get the better of him.
His parents were not quite able to keep theirs under control. They had driven their son several hours out of town to the university where he would soon be living and studying. It was time to say goodbye for now at least. The family hugged and smiled through misty eyes and then laughed.
The boy lifted the last bag onto his shoulder, and flashed a bright smile. "I guess this is it," he said. "I'll see you back home in a month, okay "His parents nodded, and they watched as he walked out of sight into the crowds of hundreds of students and parents. The boy's mother turned to the dog, "Okay, Poppy, time to go back home."
The house seemed quiet as a tomb without the boy living there. All that week, Poppy didn't seem interested in her dinner, her favourite toy, or even in her daily walk. Her owners were sad too, but they knew their son would be back to visit. Poppy didn't.
They offered the dog some of her favourite peanut butter treats. They even let her sit on the sofa, but the old girl just wasn't her usual cheerful self, Her owners started to get worried, "What should we do to cheer Poppy up "asked Dad. "We've tried everything."
"I have an idea, but it might be a little crazy, "smiled Mum. "Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could use a bit of fun. Let's get a little dog for Poppy."
It didn't take long before they walked through the front door carrying a big box. Poppy welcomed them home as usual, but when she saw the box, she stopped. She put her nose on it. Her tail began wagging (摆动) ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1：
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.
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Paragraph 2：
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university.
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参考答案
1．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。通过文章第二段Each year a large number of investors, designers and manufacturers attend the show with the aim of looking to work directly with new inventors and promoting their products.(每年都有大量的投资 者、设计师和制造商参加展会，目的是寻求与新发 明者直接合作，推广他们的产品)可知，英国发明展允许制造商在展会现场进行推销。故选D。
2．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。通过文章Previous winner部 分中的This invention is a bag which can turn into a picnic bag and also a chair.(这个发明是 一种既可以变成野餐袋又可以变成椅子的袋子。) 可推知，"沙滩包升级版"的特别之处在于它是多功 能的。故选A。
3．答案：A
解析：数字计算题。根据文章最后一段Each stand costs $1,200 for the three days. But, if you book before the end of May, you will receive a 20% discount. All you need to do is fill out the online application form and pay a 20% deposit(订金)，(每个展位三天的费用为1200 英镑。但是，如果你在五月底之前预订，你将获得 20%的折扣。你只需填写在线申请表并支付20%的 订金)可推知，如果在三月份预订展位，费用为 1200-1200×0.2=960英镑，订金为支付费用的 20%，所以订金为960×0.2=192英镑。故选A。
4．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中 But his message was lost on these hikers, and they continued their journey.(但是他的信息在这 些徒步旅行者身上丢失了，他们继续他们的旅程。)可知，徒步旅行者忽略了安东尼奥的邀请。 故选A。
5．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中 The language, officially known as Silbo Gomer o, replaces written letters with whistled sounds that vary by pitch(高 音)and length. Unfortunately, there are fewer whistles than Spanish letters, so a sound can have multiple meanings, causing misunderstandings.(这种语言的正式名称是 Silbo Gomero，它 用不同音高和长度的口哨声取代书面信件。不幸的 是，口哨的数量少于西班牙语字母，因此一个声音 可能有多种含义，从而引起误解。)可知，因为同 样的声音有不同的含义，导致哨声可能会被误解。 故选B。
6．答案：C
解析：段落大意题。根据第三段 With its distinct geography, it's easy to see why whistling came into existence on La Gomera. On most of the island, deep valleys run from high peaks down to the ocean, and plenty of time and effort are required to travel even a short distance overland. Whistling developed as a goo d alternative way to deliver a message, with its sound carrying farther than shouting-as much as two miles across some valleys with favorable wind conditions.(由于其独特的地理位 置，很容易理解为什么口哨会出现在拉戈梅拉岛 上。在岛上的大部分地方，深谷从高峰一直延伸到 海洋，即使是短距离的陆路旅行也需要大量的时间 和精力。口哨作为传递信息的一种很好的替代方式 发展起来，它的声音比喊叫传播得更远一在一些 风力条件良好的山谷中，它的传播距离可达两英里。)可知，第三段主要讲述了在拉戈梅拉岛上使 用哨子语言的原因。故选C。
7．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中 But with whistling no longer essential for communication, Silbo Gomero's survival mostly relies on a 1999 law that has made teaching it a necessary part of La Gomeras school courses. (但随着口哨不再是沟通的必需品，西尔博 戈梅罗 (Silbo Gomero)的生存主要依赖于1999年的 一项法律，该法律规定，口哨教学是拉戈梅拉学校 课程的必要组成部分。)可知，戈梅拉的学校教授 Silbo Gomero这种哨子语言，故选B。
8．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段I realized this while training for a marathon to celebrate my 60th birthday.(我是在为庆祝60岁生日而进行马 拉松训练时意识到这一点的。)可知，庆祝生日的 强烈愿望激励了作者参加马拉松。故选C。
9．答案：D
解析：词句猜测题。根据文章第二段All the other runners being faster than me made me embarrassed, but my coach shared some valuable advice: run at your own best pace—setting a goal or target time could be a limitation.(其他所有的跑步者都比我快，这让我 很尴尬，但我的教练分享了一些宝贵的建议:用你 自己最好的节奏跑步一设定一个目标或目标时间可能是一个限制。)可知，"this principle"指的是 用你自己最好的节奏跑步， A. Setting a target time.设定目标时间; B. Finding your limitation.发现你的局限性; C. Challenging fixed ideas.挑战固定的想法; D. Running at your own pace.按照自己的节奏跑 步。故选D。
10．答案：C
解析：观点态度题。根据文章第一段In particular, it made me challenge the fixed expectations of retirement and aging.(特别是，它让我挑战了对退休和衰老的固定预期。)和 文章倒数第二段Of course, we should do what matters to us, but it's easy to view retirement as another occupation with benchmarks(基 准) to be met. It's a comparison trap that makes what someone else does the reference point.(当然，我们应该做对自己重要的事情，但 很容易将退休视为另一种需要达到基准的职业。这是一个比较陷阱，把别人做的事情作为参照点。) 和文章最后一段Forget what others are doing. Their pace is not necessarily the pace you should run at.(忘记别人在做什么。他们的速 度不一定是你应该跑的速度。)可知，作者受教练 所说的话影响，认为我们应该按照自己的节奏生 活，由此可推知，作者对退休持乐观积极态度。 A.Nervous.紧张的;B.Confused.困惑的; C.Optimistic.乐观的;D.Grateful.感谢的。故选 C。
11．答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据文章第一段The most important life lesson I've learned from running is to run at my own pace. This lesson has guided me in many ways.(我从跑步中学到的最 重要的人生经验就是按照自己的节奏跑。这个教训 在很多方面指导了我。)和文章第二段All the other runners being faster than me made me embarrassed, but my coach shared some valuable advice: run at your own best pace 一 setting a goal or target time could be a limitation.(其他所有的跑步者都比我快，这让我 很尴尬，但我的教练分享了一些宝贵的建议:用你 自己最好的节奏跑步一设定一个目标或目标时间 可能是一个限制。)可推知，作者从教练的话中受 益。故选A。
12．答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的For the study the researchers questioned 123 people on their preferences for books, TV shows, and plays.( 在这项研究中，研究人员询问了123人对书籍、电 视节目和戏剧的偏好。)及第四段中的Drawing on these responses sheet, the researchers found some mind-boggling results.(根据这些回答表， 研究人员发现了一些令人难以置信的结果。)可知 研究人员通过问卷调查进行研究。故选A。
13．答案：C
解析：词句猜测题。根据第一段中的To the delight of bookworms, anyone who has ever told you burying your head in a book means you're being unsociable will have to eat their words.(让书虫们高 兴的是，任何曾经告诉过你埋头读书意味着你不会 社交的人都不得不收回自己的话。)和第四段中的 They discovered that those who read more showed greater positive social behavior and a better ability to empathize with others(他们发现那些阅读更 多的人表现出更积极的社交行为和更好的同情他人 的能力。)可知，根据这些回复表，研究人员发现 的结果令人惊奇。由此可知，划线词mind-boggling 意为"令人吃惊的"。A. Embarrassing.尴尬的;B Satisfying.满意的;C. Amazing.令人大为惊奇 的;D. Disappointing.失望的。故选C。
14．答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的A new study suggests those who regularly read, especially fiction, are actually nicer and more empathetic(善解人意) people.(一项新的研究表明，那些经常 阅读，尤其是小说的人实际上是更友善、更有同情 心的人。)可知，那些经常阅读，尤其是阅读小说 的人实际上是更友善、更善解人意的人。根据第五 段中的Romance and drama lovers showed the ability to see others' points of view, while comedy fa ns were particularly, able to relate to others the most.(浪漫和戏剧爱好者表现出了看到他人观点 的能力，而喜剧迷则表现得尤为突出，他们最能与 他人交流。)可知，爱情故事和戏剧爱好者表现出 理解他人观点的能力，而喜剧迷尤其能够与他人产 生共鸣。由此推知，读小说和喜剧最让人善解人意 。故选A。
15．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的However, they do acknowledge that their study didn't conclude if the effects are causal - does reading make you nicer and more empathetic, or do more empathetic people tend to reading fiction (然而， 他们确实承认，他们的研究并没有得出结论，是否 这些影响是因果关系一是阅读会让你变得更好、 更有同理心，还是更有同理心的人更容易阅读小说 )可推知，这个问题需要进一步研究。故选B。
16．答案：GDCEA
解析：①推理判断题。根据前文 There has been a very serious decline in the numbers of shallow-water fish as a result of overfishing. People still want to eat fish, so the fishing industry must look at other sources, especially the deep waters of the Atlantic (由于过 度捕捞，浅水鱼类的数量已经严重下降。人们仍然 想吃鱼，因此渔业必须寻找其他来源，特别是大西 洋深水区)，可知表示“这导致许多被捕获物种的 数量急剧下降”的选项G可以承接上文，overfishing 和 a sharp decline in the numbers of many of the species caught是关键词，故选G。
③推理判断题。根据前句Research on five such species shows that numbers have declined by between 87 percent and 98 percent (对五种深海鱼类的研究表明，它们的数量下降了 87%到98%)，可知表示"这将它们归入'极度濒危'类别"的选项D符合前后的语 境，numbers have declined by between 87 percent and 98 percent和critically endangered是关 键词，故选D。
③推理判断题。根据前句Deep- sea fish take a long time to reproduce and normally live for many years(深海鱼类需要很长时间才能繁殖，通常可以存活多年);以及后句 The average size of such fish also declined, with one species showing a57 percent decline in average size(这类鱼的平均体型也有所下降，其中一种鱼的平均尺寸下降了57%)，可知表示"不幸的是，它们的繁殖率很低"的选项C符合前 后的语境，take a long time to reproduce和 their reproduction rate is very low是关键词，故 选C。
④推理判断题。根据前文特别是倒数第三段 The problem is emphasised by the fact that the decline in numbers happened in less than twenty years.
Deep-sea fish take a long time to reproduce and normally live for many years(在不到二十年的时间 里，深海鱼类的数量就出现了下降，这更加突出了这个问题);以及后句 The deep- sea species have been caught as if they were the fast- breeding fish like sardine and herring(深海物种被捕获， 就好像它们像沙丁鱼和鲱鱼一样的鱼是快速繁殖的 一样)，可知表示"渔业没有考虑到这些事实"的选项E可以起到承上启下的作用，these facts代指深 海鱼类碰到的问题，故选E。
⑤推理判断题。根据后句 Measures must be taken to not only conserve ecosystems, but also sustain livelihoods and ensure food security(必须采取措施，不仅为例保 护生态系统，而且为例维持生计，确保食物安 全)，可知表示"数十亿人依靠鱼获取蛋白质"的选项A符合前后的语境，sustain livelihoods and ensure food security 和rely on fish for protein是关键词，故选A。
17．答案：A
解析：考查形容词及语境理解。A.mistaken错误 的;B.accurate精准的;C.reasonable合理的; D.incredible难以置信的。句意:他们错了。根据 上文的 The majority of people are convinced they don't have much imagination和下文的 Everyone has imagination可知，那些人的想法是 错误的，故选A项。
18．答案：C
解析：考查动词短语及语境理解。A. fit in with适 应;B. become aware of明白;C. make use o利 用;D. keep track of追踪。句意:每个人都有想象 力，但是我们大多数人一旦长大就忘记了如何利用 它。根据上文的Everyone has imagination可知，此处是指人人都有想象力，只是长大了就忘了怎么 使用了，故选C项。
19．答案：D
解析：考查动词及语境理解。A.equipped配备; B.compared比较;C.occupied占据; D.concerned联系。句意:创造力并不总是与伟大 的作品思想联系在一起。根据下文的 People at work and in their free time ______ think of creative ways to solve problems.可知，创造 力其实也是我们想出具有创造力的方案来解决问 题，即不仅与创造性的艺术作品有关，也和日常生 活和工作有关，故选D项。
20．答案：A
解析：考查副词及语境理解。A.routinely通常; B.skillfully有技巧地;C.apparently明显地; D.abruptly突然地。句意:人们在工作和业余时间 经常也会想出具有创造性的解决问题的方法。根据 上文的 Creativity isn't always ______ with great works of art or ideas.可知此处用常常符合语境，always和 routinely是近义词复现，故选A项。
21．答案：B
解析：考查形容词及语境理解。A.relevant密切相 关的;B.unrelated无关的;C.creative有创造性 的;D.imaginary想象的。根据下文的 faind links between them.可知，此处是指把没有联系的事物联系在一起，句意:它包括找到那些没有 联系的想法的共同点。故选B项。
22．答案：D
解析：考查动词及语境理解。A.presented呈现; B.marked做标记;C.indicated暗示; D.associated联系。句意:写下所有与蜡烛有关的 想法，把这些想法和你的工作联系在一起。根据上 文的Make connections!可知，此处是指写下和蜡烛有关的想法，故选D项。
23．答案：A
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.ideas想法; B.assessments评估;C.arrangements安排; D.practices练习。句意:写下所有与蜡烛有关的想 法，把这些想法和你的工作联系在一起。根据上文 的Write down all the ideas ______ with candles可 知，此处用想法符合语境，ideas是原词复现，故 选A项。
24．答案：C
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.item商品; B.service服务;C.present礼物;D.object物体。 句意:所以，想象一下你想给朋友买一个有独创性 的礼物，你可以给他买比赛的票或者晚上带他出 去。根据下文的you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night.可知，此处 是指给朋友买一个具有独创性的礼物，故选C项。
25．答案：A
解析：考查动词及语境理解。A.exist存在; B.occur发生; C.operate操作;D.change改变。 句意:设想一下正常的限制都不存在。根据上文的 No limits!可知，此处用不存在符合语境，故选A 项。
26．答案：C
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.tendencies趋 势;B.limitations限制;C.possibilities可能性; D.assumptions假设。句意:想想你的目标和新的 可能性。根据上文的No limits!可知，如果没有了 限制，就会有新的可能性，故选C项。
27．答案：D
解析：考查介词短语及语境理解。A.as a matter of fact事实上;B.in other words换句话 说;C.as a whole总体上;D. for instance例如。句 意:例如，如果你的目标是学习滑雪，那么你现在 可以每天都练习。根据上文的 Think about your goal可知，此处是对上文话题的 举例说明，故选D项。
28．答案：B
解析：考查动词及语境理解。A.devote贡献; B.apply运用; C.revise复习;D.contribute贡献。 句意:现在，把这个运用到现实中。根据下文的 Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January.可知，此处是指把你的目标应用到现实中，开始每天练习滑雪。 故选B项。
29．答案：C
解析：考查形容词及语境理解。A.personal个人 的;B.global全球的;C.different不同的; D.positive积极的。句意:从一个不同的视角看问 题。根据上文的Be someone else.可知，此处是指 站在他人的角度看待问题，即不同的视角，故选C 项。
30．答案：D
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.features特点; B.themes主题;C.creatures生物;D.characters 角色。句意:小说作者常常想象他们是自己书中的 角色。根据上文的Be someone else.和常识可知， 小说家常常把自己当作书中的角色，故选D项。
31．答案：B
解析：考查名词及语境理解。A.locations定位; B.positions位置;C.images形象;D.impressions 印象。句意:如果你的目标涉及到了他人，把你自 己放在他们的位置。根据下文的 The best fishermen think like fish!可知，渔民把 自己放在了鱼的位置，故此处用"位置"符合语境， 故选B项。
32．答案：①avoiding②performance③to put④was published⑤a⑥more likely⑦said⑧between⑨which/as⑩particularly
解析：①考查非谓语动词。与前面的controlling是平行对等结构,均是动名词做介词for的宾语,故答案为avoiding。
②考查词性转换。
③考查非谓语动词。effort的后置定语一般用不定式,故答案为to put。
④考查谓语动词。
⑤考查冠词。意思是“一次”。
⑥考查形容词的比较级。3.5times暗示了是倍数表达法的句型,likely的比较级为more likely。
⑦考查谓语动词。根据“Over a decade ago(十多年前)”,所以时态应为一般过去时。⑧考查介词。
⑨考查定语从句。此处是考查非限制性定语从句,关系词指代的是前面整句内容,且在非限制性定语从句充当宾语。
⑩考查副词。beneficial是形容词,修饰形容要用副词。故填particularly。
33．答案：
Dear Jim,
I'm writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next term, as I find the present sharing arrangement inconvenient.
The reason is my roommate's inconsiderate behaviour. For instance, he always burns the midnight oil and makes noises, which deprives me of high-quality sleep. Besides, he sometimes borrows my things without asking. So I find it difficult to concentrate on my studies.
I think the only solution is to move into a room of my own, where I'll be free from distractions. Therefore, I wouldn't be more grateful if you could manage a single room for me.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. Poppy jumped with joy at the sight of the little dog. She lowered her head to watch it curiously. Then she became so excited that she accidentally knocked over the box in an attempt to get closer. With the box tipping over, out came the little one, who was not shy and instantly got familiar with Poppy. It didn't take long before the two played around the house, cheerfully running after each other.
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. He had been missing his parents and the dog since it was the first time that he had been away from home for such a long time. When the boy caught sight of Poppy, he went rushing towards the dog and bent down to give her a big hug. Suddenly, the boy noticed the little dog. "Oh my God, who is this " His parents laughed at the look of surprise on his face. "It's Poppy's new companion," said Mum.
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