周南教育集团高二年级下学期入学考试英语科目试卷
分量：150分 时量：120分钟
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
Thanks For Giving 4 Miler
Thurs. November 23, 2023
The Event
Sign up today for the 2023 Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Dash that will take place this Thanksgiving in New Albany! Come out and join us for a fun kick off to Thanksgiving Day festivities! As always, 100% of our net proceeds go to help those in need.
All are welcome, including competitive runners, joggers, and walkers wanting to enjoy time with friends and loved ones. Registration ends on November 22, 2023.
The Fee
There is no official race fee. You can give as much or as little as you want. However-a $40 minimum donation is required to get our soft T-shirt. Our goal is to feed as many families in Central Ohio as we can. You can help by running our race, spreading the word, or making a donation. You may bring any donation you want, from a can of soup to cash. Let’s make a difference.
Event Day Timeline
6:30 am: Race day check-in begins.
8:00 am: Opening ceremony (仪式) begins!
8:15 am: Kids Dash begins!
8:30 am: The Thanks For Giving 4 Miler kicks off!
Awards
The top three overall male and female finishers will receive a gift certificate. The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜) pie: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above. Every participant of the kids race receives a finisher’s medal!
Safety
For safety, please no bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, or participation with pets.
21. What is Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Run
A. A marathon race. B. A charity event.
C. A kid-targeted activity. D. A holiday get-together.
22. What will a man ranking second in his age group be sure to win
A. A soft T-shirt. B. A pumpkin pie.
C. A gift certificate. D. A finisher’s medal.
23. What is required for participation
A. Bringing a donation.
B. Reaching a certain age.
C. Registering in advance.
D. Wearing safety equipment.
【答案】21 B 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了今年感恩节在新奥尔巴尼举行的2023年“感谢给予4英里和儿童短跑”活动的相关信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“As always, 100% of our net proceeds go to help those in need.(一如既往，我们100%的净收益将用于帮助那些需要帮助的人)”可知，感谢给予4英里和儿童短跑是一个慈善活动。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜) pie(以下年龄组的前三名男女选手将获得一个南瓜派)”可知，在他的年龄组中排名第二的人一定会赢得一个南瓜派。故选B。
23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Registration ends on November 22, 2023.(登记截止日期为2023年11月22日)”可推知，参加活动需要提前登记。故选C。
B
Recently, as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team, I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him. His team was facing adversity (逆境) on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment —it was the opponent’s home gym filled with their supporters, and Nathan’s team was trailing (落后) for three quarters of the game. As for me, I had been fired from my job earlier in the day.
During my drive to where the game was held, I kept telling myself “I will find work again in a short time”—I am confident in my experience and abilities. This was the same belief that I tried to instill in my son.
The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan’s team still trailing. I saw the determination on his, as well as his teammates’ faces as they fought back to not only tie the game, but then go ahead by three points. Then, a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again. With a tie game (平局) and seconds on the clock, Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence, he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him. The other player was called for a foul (犯规).
As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points, I saw the focus and determination on his face, there was no room for self-doubt. Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throw with such skill, it was as if he had done it a thousand times.
As I sat there, my heart bursting with pride, it dawned on me that I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity, and he had just taught me the same lesson. That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. He will play in the finals, but it doesn’t matter if he wins or loses, at this moment, we both won.
24. Why did I feel sorry when watching my son’s basketball game
A. I quit my job earlier in the day.
B. There were no supporters for my son’s team.
C. My son’s team was facing adversity at home court.
D. My son’s team was trailing for three quarters of the game.
25. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Self-doubting and pessimistic. B. Self-confident and optimistic.
C. Hardworking and intelligent. D. Easy-going and warmhearted.
26. What happened in the fourth quarter of the basketball game
A. My son’s team spared no effort to fight back and finally tied the game.
B. A player from my son’s team fouled during the defending process.
C. My son successfully scored the free throw and put his team up by three points in the end.
D. The opponent team made an unbelievable winning shot in the last seconds of the game.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Winning Matters at the Moment.
B. Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball
C. From Adversity to Victory: A Lesson Learned on the Basketball Court
D. From Self-doubt to Confidence: Unforgettable Basketball Moments
【答案】24 D 25. B 26. C 27. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者失业了，在作者怀疑自我和自怨自艾时，看到了儿子在球场上的顽强表现，这激励了作者，让他恢复了自信。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“His team was facing adversity (逆境) on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment —it was the opponent’s home gym filled with their supporters, and Nathan’s team was trailing (落后) for three quarters of the game.(他的球队在球场上面临逆境，而他在一个充满敌意的环境中打球——对手的主场体育馆里挤满了他们的支持者，内森的球队在比赛中落后了四分之三)”可知，作者的儿子的球队在比赛中落后了四分之三。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“During my drive to where the game was held, I kept telling myself “I will find work again in a short time”—I am confident in my experience and abilities. This was the same belief that I tried to instill in my son.(在驱车前往比赛举办地的路上，我一直对自己说：“我会在短时间内重新找到工作的”——我对自己的经验和能力很有信心。这也是我试图灌输给儿子的信念)” 可推知，作者对自己充满信心，同时对生活也是积极乐观的态度。故选B。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points, I saw the focus and determination on his face, there was no room for self-doubt. Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throw with such skill, it was as if he had done it a thousand times.(当内森站在罚球线前，准备投进一个能让球队领先三分的球时，我看到了他脸上的专注和决心，没有任何自我怀疑的余地。内森能够排除一切干扰，以如此娴熟的技巧完成罚球，就好像他已经完成了一千次一样)”可知，篮球赛第四场比赛中儿子罚球很成功，最终使他的队领先三分。故选C。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“As I sat there, my heart bursting with pride, it dawned on me that I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity, and he had just taught me the same lesson.(我坐在那里，心中充满了自豪，我突然意识到，我教会了他在逆境中坚持不懈，而他也刚刚教会了我同样的一课)”结合本文讲述了作者在观看儿子篮球比赛过程中，看到儿子球队在比赛临近尾声并处于劣势的情况下，依然满怀信心、坚持不懈，最后获得了胜利，这番情景让刚刚失业正处于沮丧不自信中的作者消除了自我怀疑，重新燃起了生活的斗志。故C选项“从逆境到胜利：在篮球场上学到的一课”最符合文章标题。故选C。
C
T. O. Fuller State Park in Memphis, Tennessee, has been loved for generations and has always been a ground where community has come first. Back in 1938, it was the first park east of the Mississippi river to open for African American visitors. Over 80 years later, the park is continuing its forward-thinking tradition, this time, through a pioneering sustainability project.
A new walking and biking trail has been built through this historic park. Illegally dumped (被丢弃的) tires are not only unpleasant to see, but they’re a dangerous addition to the environment. Rubber, like plastic, is a material that won’t naturally break down. In a place as hot as Tennessee, these dumped tires often begin to melt and release these harmful gasses into the air. Fortunately, the old tires were sent to Patriot Tire Recycling in Bristol, TN, the only facility in the area that can break down tires in an environmentally sound way. There, the collected tires were safely broken down into the crumble(碎屑) rubber that was eventually used to pave the new trail.
TN State Parks explained how the trail’s construction, which has been in development since 2019, was a joint effort. Officials from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the City of Memphis, Shelby County, and Memphis City Beautiful were all involved in funding this recycling project.
These officials named their initiative the “Tires to Trails” project. Workers from these departments, alongside some 450 volunteers, came together to collect over 24, 000 tires that had been illegally dumped in the area around the park to be recycled.
“This is a perfect example of recycling in full circle, collecting dumped material, then converting it into positive use,” David, a leader of the project, said in a statement.
28. What kind of park is T. O. Fuller State Park
A. It is a popular park with a good tradition. B. It is the first park welcoming all visitors.
C. It is a park west of the Mississippi river. D. It is a modern park without biking trails.
29. Why are dumped tires a dangerous addition to the environment
A. They are ugly to see. B. They release harmful gasses.
C. They are made up of plastic. D. They could only be used to pave the new trail.
30. What does David mean in the last paragraph
A. It is the park’s responsibility to recycle.
B. The park is built on dumped materials.
C. The park successfully recycled dumped tires.
D. It is possible to turn everything into useful things.
31. Which of the following best presents the main idea of the passage
A A state park is making pioneering efforts to achieve sustainability.
B. A state park is to rebuild a trail in an innovative way.
C. Tires have been transformed into a new trail in a state park.
D. Officials and people worked together to recycle tires in a state park.
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲的是田纳西州的T. O. Fuller State Park在众人合作的基础上对被丢弃的轮胎进行废物利用，公园里的一条路就是用废弃轮胎建成的。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中 “T. O. Fuller State Park in Memphis, Tennessee, has been loved for generations and has always been a ground where community has come first. ” （田纳西州孟菲斯市的T. O. Fuller州立公园世世代代受到人们的喜爱，一直是受欢迎的地方。）可知，它是一个受欢迎的公园。根据第一段最后一句话 “Over 80 years later, the park is continuing its forward-thinking tradition, this time, through a pioneering sustainability project” （80多年后，该公园继续其前瞻性的传统，这一次，通过一个开创性的可持续发展项目）可知，它是一个有着良好传统的公园，因此T. O. Fuller State Park是一个很受欢迎的公园，有着很好的传统。故选A项。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Rubber, like plastic, is a material that won’t naturally decompose. In a place as hot as Tennessee, these dumped tires often begin to melt and release these harmful gasses into the air. ”（橡胶和塑料一样，是一种不会自然分解的材料。在像田纳西州这样炎热的地方，这些被丢弃的轮胎经常开始融化，并将这些有害气体释放到空气中。）可知废弃轮胎会对环境造成危害是因为它们释放有害气体。故选B项。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“This is a perfect example of recycling in full circle, collecting dumped material, then converting it into positive use”（这是一个循环再利用的完美例子，收集废弃材料，然后将其转化为积极的用途） 可知 David 在最后一段的意思是T. O. Fuller State Park在回收废弃轮胎方面做得很成功。故选C项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段的“Fortunately, the old tires were sent to Patriot Tire Recycling in Bristol, TN, the only facility in the area that can break down tires in an environmentally sound way. There, the collected tires were safely broken down into the crumble(碎屑) rubber that was eventually used to pave the new trail”（幸运的是，旧轮胎被送到了田纳西州布里斯托尔的爱国者轮胎回收厂，这是该地区唯一一家可以以环保方式分解轮胎的工厂。在那里，收集到的轮胎被安全地分解成碎橡胶碎屑，最终用于铺设新的道路）可知，本篇文章主要讲述了田纳西州的T. O. Fuller State Park在众人合作的基础上对被丢弃的轮胎进行废物利用并用其铺成了一条路的故事，故选C项。
D
“Please, no flash photography.”
Polite requests like this can be found in museums all over the world, but they generally fail to persuade people out of taking photos of whatever they feel like. The same goes for concerts, movie theaters and other places where people routinely ignore filming restrictions. A new patent from Apple may help discourage that rebellious behavior-on phones at least.
The patent, awarded to Apple today, outlines a system which would allow venues to use an infrared emitter (红外线发射器) to remotely disable the camera function on smartphones. According to the patent, infrared rays could be picked up by the camera, and interpreted by the smartphone as a command to block the user from taking any photos or videos of whatever they’re seeing.
Many musicians and performers have banned cellphones from their shows, either because they want their audiences to actually pay attention to them, or because they don’t want the free footage (片段镜头) going viral around the web. Despite this, unauthorized (未授权的) images still manage to make their way into the public eye. The last concert of American singer Prince before he passed away was supposed to be cellphone-free —it apparently wasn’t. If Apple’s patent is introduced into iPhone software, and venues put infrared emitters around their stage, leaks like this could potentially stop happening.
But the patent also raises questions about the sort of power that this technology would be handing over to people with more immoral intentions.
Right now, there’s no guarantee that Apple intends to put this technology into any of its software —Apple doesn’t act on many of the thousands of patents it files each year —and the company wasn’t immediately available to comment on its plans for the patent.
Given the company’s rigid support of personal privacy when it comes to police requests to break into users’ devices, it’s possible that Apple just patented the technology so that no one else will use it. But who knows, if it does intend to introduce this feature to future operating systems, sales of alternative shooting devices like camcorders, or even GoPros, could get a much-needed boost, as people try to avoid having to use the prohibitive software.
32. How can Apple’s patented system prevent smartphone users from taking photos or videos at specific venues
A. By giving out a sound wave that disables smartphone cameras.
B. By picking up infrared rays emitted by the cameras when they are filming.
C. By using infrared rays that can remotely block camera usage on smartphones.
D. By automatically deleting photos or videos if they are taken without permission.
33. Which of the following is one of the reasons why cellphones are banned from many shows
A. To make the performers more focused on the show.
B. To avoid the unauthorized footage being freely shared and spread online.
C. To prevent the performers’ images from coming to widespread public attention.
D. To protect the audience from people with immoral intentions.
34. What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph mean
A. Unintended damage. B. Unauthorized release.
C. Unexpected death. D. Undesired freedom.
35. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. Apple has planned to apply this patent to future operating systems.
B. All the patents Apple files each year are meant to be put into its software.
C. Apple may agree to put this technology into its software due to police requests.
D. People may turn to other shooting devices if Apple introduces the prohibitive software.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。讲述了苹果公司的一项新专利或许能在手机上限制违规摄屏行为。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“According to the patent, infrared rays could be picked up by the camera, and interpreted by the smartphone as a command to block the user from taking any photos or videos of whatever they’re seeing.(根据这项专利，红外线可以被摄像头捕捉到，并被智能手机解读为阻止用户拍摄他们所看到的任何照片或视频的命令)”可知，苹果的专利系统通过使用红外线，可以远程阻止智能手机上的摄像头使用来阻止智能手机用户在特定场所拍照或视频。故选C项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Many musicians and performers have banned cellphones from their shows, either because they want their audiences to actually pay attention to them, or because they don’t want the free footage(片段镜头) going viral around the web.(许多音乐家和表演者都禁止在他们的演出中使用手机，要么是因为他们想让观众真正关注他们，要么是因为他们不想让免费的视频在网上疯传)”可知，为了避免未经授权的视频在网上自由分享和传播是许多节目禁止使用手机的原因之一。故选B项。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据根据前文“Despite this, unauthorized (未授权的) images still manage to make their way into the public eye. The last concert of American singer Prince before he passed away was supposed to be cellphone-free —it apparently wasn’t.(尽管如此，未经授权的图像仍然设法进入公众的视线。美国歌手普林斯(Prince)去世前的最后一场演唱会本该是不带手机的——但显然不是)”可知，句中“leaks like this”是指上文中的演唱会现场镜头泄露事件，推知leaks是“未经授权发布”之意，和B项意思相近。故选B项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Given the company’s rigid support of personal privacy when it comes to police requests to break into users’ devices, it’s possible that Apple just patented the technology so that no one else will use it. But who knows, if it does intend to introduce this feature to future operating systems, sales of alternative shooting devices like camcorders, or even GoPros, could get a much-needed boost, as people try to avoid having to use the prohibitive software.(考虑到苹果公司在警方要求闯入用户设备时对个人隐私的严格支持，苹果公司可能只是申请了这项技术的专利，这样就没有其他人会使用它。但谁知道呢，如果它真的打算在未来的操作系统中引入这一功能，那么像摄像机甚至gopro这样的替代拍摄设备的销售可能会得到急需的提振，因为人们会试图避免使用这一令人望而却步的软件)”可推知，如果苹果推出这款令人望而却步的软件，人们可能会转向其他拍摄设备。故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，有两项为多余选项。
As time goes on, neuroscientists learn more about the wonders of human brains. The deeper understanding offers ways to enhance your brain to work in your favor. You don’t have to be a brain scientist to do it! __________36__________
When you hear the word hack, you might be reminded of the snaky computer science puter hackers need to understand the inner workings of a computer to break into its system. __________37__________ They need to know how the brain works to change its neural network. With this knowledge, people have come up with ways to optimize brain performance and stick to healthier habits.
Neurohackers use their knowledge of how the brain works to change though patterns, like daily habits. Doing this requires understanding the way habits form in the brain. Whenever you repeat a task, the brain connects its wires together between brain cells. Over time, these habits become hardwired into the brains. __________38__________ They help carry out simple everyday tasks without much thought or attention. The trouble comes up when your brain wires unhealthy habits, such as negative self-talk.
__________39__________ You need to rewire! And that requires mindfulness — a conscious awareness of your brain’s behaviors and patterns at the very moment when they occur. In this way, you can change those habits in the direction that you want.
Below the conscious mind lives the subconscious, a deeper mental space that hosts what you have previously engraved into your mind. __________40__________ Then, you can “hack” brain patterns, train thoughts toward positive circuits, and slowly develop healthier habits over time.
A. Find out what neurohacking is.
B. The same goes for neurohackers.
C. Just learn how to hack your brain.
D. How can you improve your mindfulness
E. How do you change those undesirable habits
F. Habits free up our brains so that we can learn new things.
G. With proper practices, you’ll build a deeper awareness of your own brain.
【答案】36. G 37. B 38. F 39. E 40. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了人们可以通过训练来增强大脑，犹如电脑工作原理那样，以及如何改变我们日常形成的坏习惯。
【36题详解】
上文“As time goes on, neuroscientists learn more about the wonders of human brains. The deeper understanding offers ways to enhance your brain to work in your favor. You don’t have to be a brain scientist to do it!（随着时间的推移，神经科学家对人类大脑的奇妙之处有了更多的了解。更深层次的理解提供了一些方法来增强你的大脑，使之对你有利。你不需要成为一个脑科学家来做这件事！）”可知科学家们已经经过研究，提供了一些方法来增强大脑；选项G“With proper practices, you’ll build a deeper awareness of your own brain.（通过适当的练习，你会对自己的大脑有更深的认识）”可知提到了适当锻炼，这就是上文所讲的增强大脑的方法之一，故G项承接了上文的内容；故选G项。
【37题详解】
上文“When you hear the word hack, you might be reminded of the snaky computer science puter hackers need to understand the inner workings of a computer to break into its system.（当你听到单词hack时，你可能会想起绕口的计算机科学术语。计算机黑客需要了解计算机的内部工作原理才能侵入它的系统。）”可知提到了计算机黑客入侵电脑系统的条件；下文“They need to know how the brain works to change its neural network.（他们需要知道大脑如何工作以改变它的神经网络。）”可知这个原理和电脑黑客入侵的原理一样，推知空处讲的是与电脑黑客相类似的内容；选项B“The same goes for neurohackers（神经黑客也一样）”讲述的正是与电脑黑客类似的神经黑客，故B项承接了上文拿电脑黑客作例子来讲述这种入侵的工作原理的内容，同时引出了下文对这种原理的具体描述；故选B项。
【38题详解】
上文“Whenever you repeat a task, the brain connects its wires together between brain cells. Over time, these habits become hardwired into the brains.（每当你重复一项任务时，大脑就会把脑细胞之间的电线连接起来。随着时间的推移，这些习惯逐渐深入大脑。）”可知提到了重复某项任务会形成习惯；下文“They help carry out simple everyday tasks without much thought or attention. The trouble comes up when your brain wires unhealthy habits, such as negative self-talk.（他们帮助完成简单的日常任务，没有太多的思考或注意。当你的大脑形成不健康的习惯，比如消极的自我对话时，麻烦就来了。）”可知也是在讲述日常习惯问题；选项F“Habits free up our brains so that we can learn new things.（习惯可以解放我们的大脑，这样我们就可以学习新的东西。）”承接了上文所述的随着时间推移，形成了习惯，同时引出了下文对于空处所讲的习惯可以解放大脑以至于让我们能学习新东西的原因的具体阐述，即形成习惯后，在完成简单的日常任务时不要太多的思考和注意，这样大脑就省出很多空间来让我们学习新东西，故F项符合语境；故选F项。
【39题详解】
上文“The trouble comes up when your brain wires unhealthy habits, such as negative self-talk.（当你的大脑形成不健康的习惯，比如消极的自我对话时，麻烦就来了。）”可知习惯并不都是好的习惯，坏的习惯会带来麻烦；推知空处讲述的是与不良习惯有关的内容；下文“You need to rewire! And that requires mindfulness — a conscious awareness of your brain’s behaviors and patterns at the very moment when they occur. In this way, you can change those habits in the direction that you want.（你得重新接线！这需要正念——在大脑行为和模式发生的那一刻，有意识地意识到它们。通过这种方式，你可以朝着你想要的方向改变那些习惯。）”可知下文讲述的是改变坏习惯的方法；选项E“How do you change those undesirable habits （你如何改变那些不良习惯？）”承接了上文所提的不良习惯的内容，提出了如何改变，引出了下文对于这一问题的回答；故选E项。
【40题详解】
下文“Then, you can “hack” brain patterns, train thoughts toward positive circuits, and slowly develop healthier habits over time.（然后，你可以“破解”大脑模式，训练思维朝着积极的方向发展，慢慢养成更健康的习惯。）”可知在讲述破解大脑模式，这个就像电脑黑客破解电脑模式那样；选项C“Just learn how to hack your brain.（学习如何入侵你的大脑。）”讲述的正是像电脑黑客那样，犹如入侵电脑那样入侵我们的大脑，引发下文对于入侵后具体如何破解大脑模式而慢慢养成更健康的习惯的阐述；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。
My son had just gotten his driving license. On the way home, I ___41___ the car to a side road, unfastened my seat belt, and ___42___ places with him. “Okay,” I said, “I want you to drive home.”
Sitting behind the steering wheel, his body looked tense and ___43___ . “Mom,” he said quietly, “I can’t do this. I’m not ready.”
“It’s okay!” I said, “You’re ___44___ going to feel ready. You just have to go for it.”
“No,” he took a deep breath and ___45___ my father’s words. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits. You told me that!” For a brief moment, time ___46___ I saw the very old photograph forever ___47___ in my memory. It shows my family standing arm in arm and ___48___ for the camera, with the then tallest roller coaster (过山车) we decided to ride together in the background. No one knew I was ___49___ terrified. I just didn’t want to be the one to stay behind. We ___50___ our way up the line and finally reached the end. Suddenly, my body was stiff (僵硬的) with ___51___ , and I knew: I just couldn’t do it. Too ___52___ to face my family, I simply called over my shoulder to Dad that I was leaving. Dad asked me what happened. “I guess I was too chicken. Sorry.” What Dad said next ___53___ surprised me. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits,” he said, “And don’t let someone make you do something you’re not comfortable with. I’m proud of you for the choice you made.” This was the exact ___54___ of what I had expected him to say.
Instantly, I understood exactly how my son felt. Knowing the limits isn’t an ___55___ of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.
41.
A. pulled out B. pulled over C. pulled away D. pulled back
42.
A. traded B. provided C. shared D. took
43.
A. impatient B. indifferent C. uncomfortable D. irrelevant
44.
A. always B. surely C. forever D. never
45.
A. expected B. wondered C. recalled D. imagined
46.
A. passed B. faded C. froze D. flew
47.
A. pressed B. struck C. reflected D. printed
48.
A. looking B. applying C. smiling D. accounting
49.
A. hardly B. secretly C. similarly D. obviously
50.
A. inched B. found C. picked D. felt
51.
A. anger B. fear C. sadness D. joy
52.
A. embarrassed B. disappointed C. discouraged D. desperate
53.
A. consistently B. completely C. normally D. constantly
54.
A. complaint B. reply C. expression D. opposite
55.
A. assumption B. introduction C. inspiration D. indication
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. C 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. B 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在回家的路上作者原本打算让对开车有恐惧感的儿子开车回家，而儿子的一番话让作者想起了自己儿时的经历，最终作者明白了儿子的处境，同时也明白了知道自己的极限并不表明自己是软弱的，相反这是一种强大的表现。
【41题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：回家的路上，我把车停在一条岔路上，解开安全带，和他交换了位置。A.pulled out拉出；B. pulled over靠边停车；C. pulled away离开；D. pulled back撤退。根据空后“the car to a side road, unfastened my seat belt, and ______2______ places with him.”可知是作者将车停在了路边，和儿子交换了位置。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：回家的路上，我把车停在一条辅路上，解开安全带，和他交换了位置。A. traded做交易；B. provided 提供；C. shared分享；D. took拿走。根据后文““Okay,” I said. “I want you to drive home.””可知作者想让儿子开车回家，所以和儿子交换了位置。故选 A项。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：坐在方向盘后面，他的身体看起来紧张而不舒服。A. impatient不耐烦的；B. indifferent冷漠的；C. uncomfortable不舒服的；D. irrelevant不相干的。根据空前“his body looked tense”以及空后““I can’t do this. I’m not ready.””可知儿子听到要让他开车回家就表现出了紧张和不舒服。故选C项。
44题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：你永远不会觉得自己准备好了。A. always总是；B. surely一定；C. forever永远；D. never永不。根据后文“You just have to go for it.”可知作者鼓励儿子必须要去争取那些自己认为没有准备好的事情，因为在不尝试之前你永远不会觉得自己准备好了。故选D项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“不，”他深吸一口气，回忆起我父亲的话。“永远不要因为知道自己的极限而道歉。这是你告诉我的!”A. expected期望；B. wondered想知道； C. recalled召回；回想起；D. imagined想象。根据空后“my father’s words.”可知是儿子想起了作者父亲的话。故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有那么一小会儿，时间停止了。A. passed经过；B. faded逐渐消失；褪色；C. froze结冰；凝固；D. flew飞翔。根据后文“I saw the very old photograph forever ______7______ in my memory.”可知儿子的话让作者看到了那张刻在记忆深处的老照片，时间停留在了那一刻。所以说时间似乎停止了。故选C项。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我看到了那张永远刻在我记忆里的老照片。A. pressed挤；按；压；B. struck击打；C. reflected反映；D. printed打印。根据空前“I saw the very old photograph forever”以及空后“in my memory.”可知作者儿时经历的那一幕永远地留在了作者记忆的深处。故选 D项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：照片中，我的家人手挽着手，对着镜头微笑，背景是我们决定一起乘坐的当时最高的过山车。 A. looking看；面向；B. applying申请；应用；C. smiling微笑；D. accounting视为。根据空后“for the camera, with the then tallest roller coaster(过山车) we decided to ride together in the background. No one knew I was ______9______ terrified.”可知因为要乘坐最高的过山车，所以家人们都很高兴。故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：没有人知道我暗自害怕。A. hardly几乎不；B. secretly秘密地；C. similarly相似地；D. obviously显然。根据后文“I just didn’t want to be the one to stay behind. We ______10______ our way up the line and finally reached the end. Suddenly, my body was stiff with ______11______ , and I knew: I just couldn’t do it.”可知作者暗自害怕。故选B项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们一路向前，终于到达（队伍）的终点。A. inched缓慢移动；渐进；B. found发现；C. picked挑选；D. felt感觉到。根据空后“our way up the line and finally reached the end.”可知作者一家排队等着坐过山车，所以是缓慢移动。故选A项。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：突然间，我的身体因恐惧而僵硬，我知道：我就是做不到。A. anger愤怒；B. fear恐惧；C. sadness 悲伤；D. joy快乐。根据前文“No one knew I was ______9______ terrified.”以及“Suddenly, my body was stiff with”可知因为害怕，作者的身体变得僵硬。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我羞于面对家人，只是回头对爸爸说我要走了。A. embarrassed尴尬的；不安的；B. disappointed失望的；C. discouraged沮丧的；D. desperate不惜冒险的。根据后文“I simply called over my shoulder to Dad that I was leaving.”可知因为不敢坐过山车作者觉得很丢人。故选A项。
【53题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：爸爸接下来说的话让我大吃一惊。A. consistently一贯地；B. completely完全地；十分地；C. normally正常地；D. constantly不断地。根据空后“surprised me.”以及“This was the exact ______14______ of what I expected him to say.”可知作者没有想到父亲会说出与自己预料相反的话，所以当听到父亲说出那些话时作者非常震惊。故选B项。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这正是我希望他说的话。A. complaint抱怨；B. reply回复；C. expression表达；D. opposite对立物。根据前文““Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits,” he said. “And don’t let someone make you do something you’re not comfortable with. I’m proud of you for the choice you made.” This was the exact”以及空后“of what I expected him to say.”可知父亲说出了的话作者预料他会说的话完全相反。故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：知道自己的极限并不是软弱的表现。A. assumption假定；假设；B. introduction介绍；C. inspiration灵感；D. indication暗示。根据空后“of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.”可知知道自己的极限并不表明自己是软弱的，相反这是一种强大的表现。故选D项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Gather together a couple of good friends and take a leisurely walk through the streets—this is ___56___ many youngsters in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city.
To them, Citywalk means roaming (漫步) around the city on foot. It can be a special ___57___ (guide) trip for a small group of people, ___58___ simply a leisurely walk for one or two to explore new areas, sticking to the key point: avoiding famous scenic spots and big crowds to gain ___59___ more inclusive experience of the places they visit.
Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to interact with a city but also ___60___ (provide) them with a new social scene. Xiao Yiyi, a Citywalk ___61___ (enthusiastic), launched her Changsha route on her social media account, including more offbeat sights like historical sites and even a stop-off ___62___ (sample) the local cuisine. Many tour guides also try to expand their influence online, ___63___ (share) their experiences to attract potential customers.
Citywalk is offering a positive change to urban travelers as they can ___64___ (well) choose the experiences that fit in with their interests and needs. At the same time, Citywalk represents an opportunity for tour guides and travel service providers to offer a more tailored, ____65____ (profession) service to meet ever-changing market demands.
【答案】56. what
57. guided 58. or
59. a 60. provides
61. enthusiast
62. to sample
63. sharing
64. better 65. professional
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了Citywalk，这一休闲散步方式不仅为年轻人提供了一种与城市互动的方式，而且为他们提供了一个新的社交场景。
【56题详解】
考查名词性从句。句意：和几个好朋友聚在一起，在街上悠闲地散步——这是许多中国年轻人到一个新城市时喜欢做的事情。分析句子结构及句意可知此处为名词性从句，从句中缺少宾语，表示“……的事情”应用引导词what，引导表语从句，同时在从句中作宾语。故填what。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意：它可以是一小群人的特殊导游之旅，也可以是一两个人的悠闲散步，探索新地区，坚持要点：避开著名景点和人群，以获得更全面的体验。由句意及空后的名词trip知此处应填形容词guided，意为“有指导的，有导游的”，作定语，修饰名词trip。故填guided。
【58题详解】
考查连词。句意：它可以是一小群人的特殊导游之旅，也可以是一两个人的悠闲散步，探索新地区，坚持要点：避开著名景点和人群，以获得更全面的体验。由句意知空前后两句话语意上为选择关系，应用表示选择的并列连词or。故填or。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意：它可以是一小群人的特殊导游之旅，也可以是一两个人的悠闲散步，探索新地区，坚持要点：避开著名景点和人群，以获得更全面的体验。由句意及空后的名词more inclusive experience 可知此处应填冠词，表示“一次……的体验”，应用不定冠词a 表示泛指。故填a。
【60题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：Citywalk不仅为年轻人提供了一种与城市互动的方式，而且为他们提供了一个新的社交场景。由句意及空后的them with a new social scene可知空处应填谓语动词，表示客观陈述且主语Citywalk为单数，应用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式。故填provides。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：“城市漫步”爱好者肖依依在她的社交媒体账户上推出了她的长沙路线，包括一些更不寻常的景点，比如历史遗迹，甚至还有一段品尝当地美食的中途停留。由句意及空前的a Citywalk可知此处应填名词单数形式enthusiast“爱好者”，作主语。故填enthusiast。
【62题详解】
考查不定式。句意：“城市漫步”爱好者肖依依在她的社交媒体账户上推出了她的长沙路线，包括一些更不寻常的景点，比如历史遗迹，甚至还有一段品尝当地美食的中途停留。由句意及空前的名词stop-off“中途停留”及空后的the local cuisine可知此处应填动词不定式，作后置定语，修饰名词stop-off。故填to sample。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：许多导游也试图扩大他们在网上的影响力，分享他们的经验来吸引潜在的客户。分析句子结构及句意可知此处应填非谓语动词，句子主语Many tour guides与动词share之间为主动关系，应用现在分词表示主动，作伴随状语。故填sharing。
【64题详解】
考查副词比较级。句意：Citywalk为城市旅行者带来了积极的变化，因为他们可以更好地选择符合自己兴趣和需求的体验。由句意及空后的choose the experiences that fit in with their interests and needs可知此处表示同以往相比，借助于Citywalk城市旅行者可以更好地去选择符合自己兴趣和需求的体验，应填副词比较级better，修饰动词choose。故填better。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意：与此同时，Citywalk为导游和旅游服务提供商提供了一个机会，可以提供更有针对性的专业服务，以满足不断变化的市场需求。由句意及空后的名词service可知应填形容词professional“专业的”，作定语，修饰service。故填professional。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，正负责筹备学校年度英语诗歌创作大赛。你想去找外教Mariam咨询关于诗歌主题等相关的事情，并邀请她当比赛评委，但是发现Mariam不在办公室，请你给她写一封邮件。内容包括：
1. 找她的原因； 2. 约定见面的时间、地点。
注意：1. 词数80左右;可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mariam,
I’m Li Hua from your English poetry class.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mariam,
I’m Li Hua from your English poetry class. I’m writing to ask for your help.
The annual English Poetry Writing Competition is scheduled to be held next month. However, it’s a struggle for us to decide on the theme and the style. I know you have a very busy schedule, but I’d be very grateful if you could give us some practical guidance. Meanwhile, we’d like to invite you to be our judge. If possible, shall we meet in your office at 4’o clock tomorrow afternoon
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文写作。要求考生给外教Mariam写一封邮件，咨询关于诗歌主题等相关的事情，并邀请她当年度英语诗歌创作大赛的评委。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
计划：schedule→plan
决定：decide→determine
感激的：grateful→appreciative
指导：guidance→advice
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The annual English Poetry Writing Competition is scheduled to be held next month.
拓展句：The annual English Poetry Writing Competition, which is scheduled to take place next month, is causing us some difficulty.
【点睛】[高分句型1]I know you have a very busy schedule, but I’d be very grateful if you could give us some practical guidance.(省略that的宾语从句和if引导的条件状语从句)
[高分句型2]If possible, shall we meet in your office at 4’o clock tomorrow afternoon (if possible的省略句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
A week before Halloween, my young children wild with great happiness were walking and running around our home in their Halloween costumes. Just then the babysitter called, telling me that she was extremely sorry for asking for a day off. I knew that emergencies did occur, and I told her that I completely understood. But what was actually going through my mind were feelings of frustration and self-pity. And I had to pack my three kids into the car, and then drove to the hospital.
On the way, numerous things flooded into my mind, and I especially thought about how life should be going. I was thirty years old, a mother of three girls-five-year-old twins and a one-year-old baby. At this moment, I should be playing with them in the park or visiting the library together. But I was, once again, going to see the doctor. It had been a year since I was diagnosed with cancer. I knew that I was one of the lucky ones. I was grateful that surgery and chemotherapy (化疗) were over, and this was just a routine blood test. As always, there was the remaining fear that the cancer would come back. To be honest, my family and friends were great during the past year when I was in bad condition, but they were also busy with their lives. Therefore, I did not want to burden them with my feelings of unhappiness. What I just wanted to see were the positive things in life and I really wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to them.
When we finally arrived, we sat in a crowded waiting room. Nothing special occurred until my youngest daughter, dressed up as an angel, walked up to a woman who was in a wheelchair and accompanied by her caregiver. My daughter looked at the woman and pointed to the vending (售货) machine next to her, saying sweetly, “Tweet.” This was how she said “Trick or Treat”, who had been coached previously by her twin sisters.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Surprisingly, the woman, a complete stranger to us, knew exactly what my daughter meant.
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My daughters thanked everyone who gave them treats.
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【答案】Surprisingly, the woman, a complete stranger to us, knew exactly what my daughter meant. She asked her caregiver to take her to the vending machine. Using her trembling right hand, the woman put enough money into the machine, and then handed each of my girls a treat. This act caused a series of acts of purchasing things on the vending machine. Soon, many people waiting for doctors had a candy bar or a bag of chips ready for the “Trick or Treat”. My kids were delighted at their good fortune.
My daughters thanked everyone who gave them treats. They were very happy, smiling, singing and dancing in the waiting room. When seeing this, everyone in the room was smiling with satisfaction. Gradually, laughter and happiness filled all the corners of the room. I was touched by the scene. Facing unknown health problems, these strangers still thought of giving my three little daughters some Halloween fun. I realized how kind and generous these people are, and I felt extremely grateful to those Halloween heroes.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在万圣节前一周发生的温暖的故事。作者去看医生，因为保姆临时有时无法照看孩子，作者的三个女儿也一同前往，其中小女儿向候诊室的一位陌生女士索要糖果，然而那位女士不仅答应了她的请求，还把糖果分给了两个姐姐，候诊室充满欢声笑语，作者很感激。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“令人惊讶的是，这个对我们来说完全陌生的女人完全知道我女儿的意思。”可知，第一段可描写陌生女士不仅答应了小女儿索要糖果的请求，还把糖果分给了两个姐姐，候诊室其他等待的人也加入了给一块糖果或一袋薯条的行动。
②由第二段首句内容“我的女儿们感谢每一位款待她们的人。”可知，第二段可描写女儿们很高兴，大家也很高兴，作者感受到了人间的善良和慷慨，十分感激。
2.续写线索：小女儿索要糖果——陌生女士答应请求——陌生女士还给姐姐们买糖果——引发其他人买糖果行为——大家都很开心——作者感动和感激
3.词汇激活
行为类
①使用：use/make use of
②等待：wait for/await
③意识到：realize/be aware
情绪类
①高兴的：delighted/pleased
②感动的：touched/moved
③感激的：grateful/thankful/appreciative
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Using her trembling right hand, the woman put enough money into the machine, and then handed each of my girls a treat. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2]. I realized how kind and generous these people are, and I felt extremely grateful to those Halloween heroes. (运用了宾语从句)周南教育集团高二年级下学期入学考试英语科目试卷
分量：150分 时量：120分钟
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
Thanks For Giving 4 Miler
Thurs. November 23, 2023
The Event
Sign up today for the 2023 Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Dash that will take place this Thanksgiving in New Albany! Come out and join us for a fun kick off to Thanksgiving Day festivities! As always, 100% of our net proceeds go to help those in need.
All are welcome, including competitive runners, joggers, and walkers wanting to enjoy time with friends and loved ones. Registration ends on November 22, 2023.
The Fee
There is no official race fee. You can give as much or as little as you want. However-a $40 minimum donation is required to get our soft T-shirt. Our goal is to feed as many families in Central Ohio as we can. You can help by running our race, spreading the word, or making a donation. You may bring any donation you want, from a can of soup to cash. Let’s make a difference.
Event Day Timeline
6:30 am: Race day check-in begins.
8:00 am: Opening ceremony (仪式) begins!
8:15 am: Kids Dash begins!
8:30 am: The Thanks For Giving 4 Miler kicks off!
Awards
The top three overall male and female finishers will receive a gift certificate. The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜) pie: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above. Every participant of the kids race receives a finisher’s medal!
Safety
For safety, please no bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, or participation with pets.
21. What is Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Run
A. A marathon race. B. A charity event.
C. A kid-targeted activity. D. A holiday get-together.
22. What will a man ranking second in his age group be sure to win
A. A soft T-shirt. B. A pumpkin pie.
C. A gift certificate. D. A finisher’s medal.
23. What is required for participation
A. Bringing a donation.
B. Reaching a certain age.
C. Registering in advance.
D. Wearing safety equipment.
B
Recently, as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team, I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him. His team was facing adversity (逆境) on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment —it was the opponent’s home gym filled with their supporters, and Nathan’s team was trailing (落后) for three quarters of the game. As for me, I had been fired from my job earlier in the day.
During my drive to where the game was held, I kept telling myself “I will find work again in a short time”—I am confident in my experience and abilities. This was the same belief that I tried to instill in my son.
The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan’s team still trailing. I saw the determination on his, as well as his teammates’ faces as they fought back to not only tie the game, but then go ahead by three points. Then, a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again. With a tie game (平局) and seconds on the clock, Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence, he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him. The other player was called for a foul (犯规).
As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points, I saw the focus and determination on his face, there was no room for self-doubt. Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throw with such skill, it was as if he had done it a thousand times.
As I sat there, my heart bursting with pride, it dawned on me that I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity, and he had just taught me the same lesson. That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. He will play in the finals, but it doesn’t matter if he wins or loses, at this moment, we both won.
24. Why did I feel sorry when watching my son’s basketball game
A. I quit my job earlier in the day.
B. There were no supporters for my son’s team.
C. My son’s team was facing adversity at home court.
D. My son’s team was trailing for three quarters of the game.
25. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Self-doubting and pessimistic. B. Self-confident and optimistic.
C. Hardworking and intelligent. D. Easy-going and warmhearted.
26. What happened in the fourth quarter of the basketball game
A. My son’s team spared no effort to fight back and finally tied the game.
B. A player from my son’s team fouled during the defending process.
C. My son successfully scored the free throw and put his team up by three points in the end.
D. The opponent team made an unbelievable winning shot in the last seconds of the game.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Winning Matters at the Moment.
B. Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball
C. From Adversity to Victory: A Lesson Learned on the Basketball Court
D. From Self-doubt to Confidence: Unforgettable Basketball Moments
C
T. O. Fuller State Park in Memphis, Tennessee, has been loved for generations and has always been a ground where community has come first. Back in 1938, it was the first park east of the Mississippi river to open for African American visitors. Over 80 years later, the park is continuing its forward-thinking tradition, this time, through a pioneering sustainability project.
A new walking and biking trail has been built through this historic park. Illegally dumped (被丢弃的) tires are not only unpleasant to see, but they’re a dangerous addition to the environment. Rubber, like plastic, is a material that won’t naturally break down. In a place as hot as Tennessee, these dumped tires often begin to melt and release these harmful gasses into the air. Fortunately, the old tires were sent to Patriot Tire Recycling in Bristol, TN, the only facility in the area that can break down tires in an environmentally sound way. There, the collected tires were safely broken down into the crumble(碎屑) rubber that was eventually used to pave the new trail.
TN State Parks explained how the trail’s construction, which has been in development since 2019, was a joint effort. Officials from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the City of Memphis, Shelby County, and Memphis City Beautiful were all involved in funding this recycling project.
These officials named their initiative the “Tires to Trails” project. Workers from these departments, alongside some 450 volunteers, came together to collect over 24, 000 tires that had been illegally dumped in the area around the park to be recycled.
“This is a perfect example of recycling in full circle collecting dumped material, then converting it into positive use,” David, a leader of the project, said in a statement.
28. What kind of park is T. O. Fuller State Park
A. It is a popular park with a good tradition. B. It is the first park welcoming all visitors.
C. It is a park west of the Mississippi river. D. It is a modern park without biking trails.
29. Why are dumped tires a dangerous addition to the environment
A. They are ugly to see. B. They release harmful gasses.
C. They are made up of plastic. D. They could only be used to pave the new trail.
30. What does David mean in the last paragraph
A. It is the park’s responsibility to recycle.
B. The park is built on dumped materials.
C. The park successfully recycled dumped tires.
D. It is possible to turn everything into useful things.
31. Which of the following best presents the main idea of the passage
A. A state park is making pioneering efforts to achieve sustainability.
B. A state park is to rebuild a trail in an innovative way.
C. Tires have been transformed into a new trail in a state park.
D. Officials and people worked together to recycle tires in a state park.
D
“Please no flash photography.”
Polite requests like this can be found in museums all over the world, but they generally fail to persuade people out of taking photos of whatever they feel like. The same goes for concerts, movie theaters and other places where people routinely ignore filming restrictions. A new patent from Apple may help discourage that rebellious behavior-on phones at least.
The patent, awarded to Apple today, outlines a system which would allow venues to use an infrared emitter (红外线发射器) to remotely disable the camera function on smartphones. According to the patent, infrared rays could be picked up by the camera, and interpreted by the smartphone as a command to block the user from taking any photos or videos of whatever they’re seeing.
Many musicians and performers have banned cellphones from their shows, either because they want their audiences to actually pay attention to them, or because they don’t want the free footage (片段镜头) going viral around the web. Despite this, unauthorized (未授权的) images still manage to make their way into the public eye. The last concert of American singer Prince before he passed away was supposed to be cellphone-free —it apparently wasn’t. If Apple’s patent is introduced into iPhone software, and venues put infrared emitters around their stage, leaks like this could potentially stop happening.
But the patent also raises questions about the sort of power that this technology would be handing over to people with more immoral intentions.
Right now, there’s no guarantee that Apple intends to put this technology into any of its software —Apple doesn’t act on many of the thousands of patents it files each year —and the company wasn’t immediately available to comment on its plans for the patent.
Given the company’s rigid support of personal privacy when it comes to police requests to break into users’ devices, it’s possible that Apple just patented the technology so that no one else will use it. But who knows, if it does intend to introduce this feature to future operating systems, sales of alternative shooting devices like camcorders, or even GoPros, could get a much-needed boost, as people try to avoid having to use the prohibitive software.
32 How can Apple’s patented system prevent smartphone users from taking photos or videos at specific venues
A. By giving out a sound wave that disables smartphone cameras.
B. By picking up infrared rays emitted by the cameras when they are filming.
C. By using infrared rays that can remotely block camera usage on smartphones.
D. By automatically deleting photos or videos if they are taken without permission.
33. Which of the following is one of the reasons why cellphones are banned from many shows
A. To make the performers more focused on the show.
B. To avoid the unauthorized footage being freely shared and spread online.
C. To prevent the performers’ images from coming to widespread public attention.
D. To protect the audience from people with immoral intentions.
34. What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph mean
A. Unintended damage. B. Unauthorized release.
C. Unexpected death. D. Undesired freedom.
35. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. Apple has planned to apply this patent to future operating systems.
B. All the patents Apple files each year are meant to be put into its software.
C. Apple may agree to put this technology into its software due to police requests.
D. People may turn to other shooting devices if Apple introduces the prohibitive software.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，有两项为多余选项。
As time goes on, neuroscientists learn more about the wonders of human brains. The deeper understanding offers ways to enhance your brain to work in your favor. You don’t have to be a brain scientist to do it! __________36__________
When you hear the word hack, you might be reminded of the snaky computer science puter hackers need to understand the inner workings of a computer to break into its system. __________37__________ They need to know how the brain works to change its neural network. With this knowledge, people have come up with ways to optimize brain performance and stick to healthier habits.
Neurohackers use their knowledge of how the brain works to change though patterns, like daily habits. Doing this requires understanding the way habits form in the brain. Whenever you repeat a task, the brain connects its wires together between brain cells. Over time, these habits become hardwired into the brains. __________38__________ They help carry out simple everyday tasks without much thought or attention. The trouble comes up when your brain wires unhealthy habits, such as negative self-talk.
__________39__________ You need to rewire! And that requires mindfulness — a conscious awareness of your brain’s behaviors and patterns at the very moment when they occur. In this way, you can change those habits in the direction that you want.
Below the conscious mind lives the subconscious, a deeper mental space that hosts what you have previously engraved into your mind. __________40__________ Then, you can “hack” brain patterns, train thoughts toward positive circuits, and slowly develop healthier habits over time.
A. Find out what neurohacking is.
B. The same goes for neurohackers.
C. Just learn how to hack your brain.
D. How can you improve your mindfulness
E. How do you change those undesirable habits
F. Habits free up our brains so that we can learn new things.
G. With proper practices, you’ll build a deeper awareness of your own brain.
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。
My son had just gotten his driving license. On the way home, I ___41___ the car to a side road, unfastened my seat belt, and ___42___ places with him. “Okay,” I said, “I want you to drive home.”
Sitting behind the steering wheel, his body looked tense and ___43___ . “Mom,” he said quietly, “I can’t do this. I’m not ready.”
“It’s okay!” I said, “You’re ___44___ going to feel ready. You just have to go for it.”
“No,” he took a deep breath and ___45___ my father’s words. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits. You told me that!” For a brief moment, time ___46___ I saw the very old photograph forever ___47___ in my memory. It shows my family standing arm in arm and ___48___ for the camera, with the then tallest roller coaster (过山车) we decided to ride together in the background. No one knew I was ___49___ terrified. I just didn’t want to be the one to stay behind. We ___50___ our way up the line and finally reached the end. Suddenly, my body was stiff (僵硬的) with ___51___ , and I knew: I just couldn’t do it. Too ___52___ to face my family, I simply called over my shoulder to Dad that I was leaving. Dad asked me what happened. “I guess I was too chicken. Sorry.” What Dad said next ___53___ surprised me. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits,” he said, “And don’t let someone make you do something you’re not comfortable with. I’m proud of you for the choice you made.” This was the exact ___54___ of what I had expected him to say.
Instantly, I understood exactly how my son felt. Knowing the limits isn’t an ___55___ of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.
41.
A. pulled out B. pulled over C. pulled away D. pulled back
42.
A. traded B. provided C. shared D. took
43.
A. impatient B. indifferent C. uncomfortable D. irrelevant
44.
A. always B. surely C. forever D. never
45.
A. expected B. wondered C. recalled D. imagined
46.
A. passed B. faded C. froze D. flew
47.
A. pressed B. struck C. reflected D. printed
48.
A. looking B. applying C. smiling D. accounting
49.
A. hardly B. secretly C. similarly D. obviously
50.
A. inched B. found C. picked D. felt
51.
A. anger B. fear C. sadness D. joy
52.
A. embarrassed B. disappointed C. discouraged D. desperate
53.
A. consistently B. completely C. normally D. constantly
54.
A. complaint B. reply C. expression D. opposite
55.
A. assumption B. introduction C. inspiration D. indication
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。
Gather together a couple of good friends and take a leisurely walk through the streets—this is ___56___ many youngsters in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city.
To them, Citywalk means roaming (漫步) around the city on foot. It can be a special ___57___ (guide) trip for a small group of people, ___58___ simply a leisurely walk for one or two to explore new areas, sticking to the key point: avoiding famous scenic spots and big crowds to gain ___59___ more inclusive experience of the places they visit.
Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to interact with a city but also ___60___ (provide) them with a new social scene. Xiao Yiyi, a Citywalk ___61___ (enthusiastic), launched her Changsha route on her social media account, including more offbeat sights like historical sites and even a stop-off ___62___ (sample) the local cuisine. Many tour guides also try to expand their influence online, ___63___ (share) their experiences to attract potential customers.
Citywalk is offering a positive change to urban travelers as they can ___64___ (well) choose the experiences that fit in with their interests and needs. At the same time, Citywalk represents an opportunity for tour guides and travel service providers to offer a more tailored, ____65____ (profession) service to meet ever-changing market demands.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，正负责筹备学校年度英语诗歌创作大赛。你想去找外教Mariam咨询关于诗歌主题等相关的事情，并邀请她当比赛评委，但是发现Mariam不在办公室，请你给她写一封邮件。内容包括：
1. 找她的原因； 2. 约定见面的时间、地点。
注意：1. 词数80左右;可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mariam,
I’m Li Hua from your English poetry class.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
A week before Halloween, my young children wild with great happiness were walking and running around our home in their Halloween costumes. Just then the babysitter called, telling me that she was extremely sorry for asking for a day off. I knew that emergencies did occur, and I told her that I completely understood. But what was actually going through my mind were feelings of frustration and self-pity. And I had to pack my three kids into the car, and then drove to the hospital.
On the way, numerous things flooded into my mind, and I especially thought about how life should be going. I was thirty years old, a mother of three girls-five-year-old twins and a one-year-old baby. At this moment, I should be playing with them in the park or visiting the library together. But I was, once again, going to see the doctor. It had been a year since I was diagnosed with cancer. I knew that I was one of the lucky ones. I was grateful that surgery and chemotherapy (化疗) were over, and this was just a routine blood test. As always, there was the remaining fear that the cancer would come back. To be honest, my family and friends were great during the past year when I was in bad condition, but they were also busy with their lives. Therefore, I did not want to burden them with my feelings of unhappiness. What I just wanted to see were the positive things in life and I really wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to them.
When we finally arrived we sat in a crowded waiting room. Nothing special occurred until my youngest daughter, dressed up as an angel, walked up to a woman who was in a wheelchair and accompanied by her caregiver. My daughter looked at the woman and pointed to the vending (售货) machine next to her, saying sweetly, “Tweet.” This was how she said “Trick or Treat”, who had been coached previously by her twin sisters.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Surprisingly, the woman, a complete stranger to us, knew exactly what my daughter meant.
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My daughters thanked everyone who gave them treats.
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