2023—2024学年度第一学期期末检测题
高二英语(选择性必修二)
2024.01
说明：本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，考试结束只交答题卡。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题(满分95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Why was the woman late
A. She lost her bike. B. She walked to the office. C. She got lost.
2. What kind of music does the woman like the most
A. Pop music. B. Jazz music. C. Classical music.
3. What do we know about the weather
A. It is about to rain. B. The rain will stop soon. C. It has been raining all day.
4. How much money will the man lend the woman
A. $ 15. B. $ 25. C. $40.
5. What does the man mean
A. Jack is the boss there.
B. Jack gives orders like a boss.
C. Jack does a good job in the office.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、 B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do
A. Choose a university. B. Visit a school. C. Study abroad.
7. What shouldn’t the man do
A. Write some letters. B. Send some e-mails. C. Contact some students.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9 题。
8. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Colleagues(同事).
9. What does the woman do
A. An artist. B. A student. C. A teacher.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10.What is Julie doing
A. Being interviewed. B. Attending a class. C. Taking part in a quiz.
11. How many muscles does a cat have in each ear
A.32. B.34. C.58.
12. What prize does Julie get
A. A package tour(包价旅游) worth $30,000.
B. $30,000 and a free six-day trip.
C. A fine set of books on home repairs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How many masterpieces of China has the man read
A. Only one. B. Three. C. Four.
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. History. B. Language. C. Reading.
15. What do they think is a big problem
A. Choosing classic books.
B. Listing all the books.
C. Finding recommended(推荐) books.
16. What do they think is necessary to do
A. Learn Western culture.
B. Predict the life in 1,000 years.
C. Keep the best of history.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17 How does Kate feel about her job
A. Hard but interesting. B. Easy but tiring. C. Difficult but happy.
18. What will Kate do next month
A. Go to Africa. B. Visit a nursing home. C. Go on vacation.
19. What is the phone number
A. 242-395-8847. B. 242-359-8874. C. 242-359-8847.
20. What does Kate ask people to do
A. Be kind to the old. B. Donate some money. C. Care about kids.
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
Since tea spread from China worldwide, it has become one of the most popular drinks in the world. Different countries have their own tea cultures, like afternoon tea in England.
The tradition of afternoon tea is a very special part of English culture. The custom of drinking tea became popular in England during the 1660s. It was not until the mid-19th century that the idea of “afternoon tea” first appeared.
Afternoon tea is served in the mid-afternoon, between lunch and a late dinner. The idea came from Anna, the seventh Duchess(公爵夫人) of Bedford, in 1840. At the time, many families would eat a late dinner at about 8 p. m., which was one of only two main meals each day, and the other was a mid-morning meal.
With a long time between breakfast and dinner, Anna would become hungry around 4 o’clock in the afternoon. So she asked some tea, bread, butter and cakes to be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.
Later, Anna continued it, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for “tea and a walking in the fields”.
Others soon picked up on the idea. By the 1880s afternoon tea became an event for many ladies. They would be dressed beautifully to be served in the sitting room between four and five o’clock, talking about the latest news, their daily life and fashion.
Today’s afternoon tea is simpler than traditional afternoon tea. It is just a biscuit or small cake and a cup of tea. However, there is one thing that has never changed - the meaning of afternoon tea.
1. When did the idea of “afternoon tea” first appear in England
A. In the 1660s. B. In the 1880s.
C. In the mid-19th century. D. In the 1840s.
2. Why did Anna ask for tea and cakes in the afternoon at first
A. Because she felt hungry. B. Because she loved drinking tea.
C. Because she needed to treat friends. D. Because she wanted to change the meaning of afternoon tea.
3. What can we infer(推断) from the passage
A. Afternoon tea has spread all over the world.
B. People used to drink tea more often than now.
C. Afternoon tea gives people a chance to communicate.
D. Women like afternoon tea much more than men.
B
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest urban area with a population of just over a million. It is not, however, the capital, although it was at one time, until the capital moved to Wellington. Auckland is the centre of commerce and industry, and is perhaps the most energetic, prosperous and multicultural city in New Zealand.
The city’s landscape is decided by volcanos, the twin harbors, bays, beaches and islands. Its nickname “the city of sails” is very suitable. Auckland has more boats for each person than anywhere else in the world.
Auckland has many volcanos, many of which currently afford great views of the city. And Auckland’s shiny waters seem to attract people from every point. It is a water-lovers’ best place, with some of the best beaches, for swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and water sports in the country.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is also the cultural, administrative and political centre of the country. Two aspects of the city that will immediately strike any visitor are the harbor and hilly landscape. Everywhere you go, the sounds and the smell of the ocean hang in the air, and green hills and valleys wrap you in a bear hug. At night, Wellington offers a spectacular, shimmering cityscape that is unlike almost anywhere else in the world. Even after seeing it for a hundred times, it still takes your breath away.
Wellington is a scenic, windy and diverse place. It has some of the best museums, art galleries, restaurants and coffee houses in the country. It is the storehouse for the nation’s historic, cultural and artistic treasures. Being the first place where European settlers arrived, it also boasts lots of historic streets and buildings.
Wellington plays host to an excellent festival of the arts every two years.
4. From the passage, we know that Auckland used to ________ .
A. host a festival of the arts
B. afford great views of the city
C. be the capital of New Zealand
D. have more boats than any other country in the world
5. Auckland is the best city in New Zealand for people to ________.
A. see green hills
B. do water sports
C. study New Zealand culture
D. visit historic streets and buildings
6. What’s the author’s attitude towards the cityscape in Wellington
A. Critical. B. Neutral.
C. Favourable. D. Indifferent.
7. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Auckland and Wellington
B. Welcome to New Zealand
C. The Capital of New Zealand
D. The Landscape of New Zealand
C
IS YOUR HOME SAFE
Your home can be a dangerous place, but by making it safer you can prevent accidents. The kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are where most accidents happen. These can include falls, fires, poisoning, cuts, hot water burns, and electric shocks.
THE KITCHEN
People may slip when the floor is wet, so make sure the floor is kept dry.
Always cut away from your body when you use a knife
Follow instructions for all electrical appliances.
Unplug all appliances after use.
THE BEDROOM
Never smoke in bed.
Keep a lamp near the bed.
Have a telephone near the bed, especially when you’re feeling ill.
Don’t run electrical wires under carpets.
THE BATHROOM
Don’t plug in an electrical appliance or use one while standing in water.
Don’t use a hairdryer near a bath containing water.
Keep the bathroom floor dry.
Make sure that your hot water heater is set at a low temperature.
PREVENTING FIRES
Fires can cause terrible damage to your home and terrible injuries to people. If there is a fire, your first priority is getting everyone out of the house safely, and then calling for help. Never go back into a burning building to save your things.
Buy clothes, curtains, and toys that do not burn easily.
Use heaters very carefully, as they can set objects on fire.
Place them away from furniture.
When cooking, do not let oil touch the fire or other sources of heat.
Check electrical wires a number of times each year to make sure they are in good condition.
Switch off your gas and electricity when you will be away from home for a long time.
Make sure your home is equipped with fire extinguishers.
CHILDREN AND HOME SAFETY
Homes are not always safe places for young children.Being curious, they may stick their fingers or objects into dangerous places and end up suffering from electric shocks or getting burnt. In addition, they may try to eat or drink anything they can find, whether it is food or not. For these reasons, it is important to make your home safe if you have young children about.
Keep matches out of the reach of children.
Store all cleaning materials in a locked cupboard.
Never leave a small child alone in the bath.
Put covers over electrical outlets
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
MAKING YOUR HOME SAFE FOR THE ELDERLY
The elderly present special challenges, as they may have trouble moving about and can be seriously hurt in falls. If you have an elderly person in your home, you may need to take some extra measures to make your home safer.
Make sure that passages within the home are kept clear.
Put non-slip bath mats in and next to the bath and shower.
Put handrails along passage walls and in the bathroom.
8. Which is not included in the common accidents around the house
A. Smoking B. Falls C. Electric shocks D. Poisoning
9. We can make our home safer for the elderly by ____.
A. storing all cleaning materials in a locked cupboard.
B. putting handrails along passage walls and in the bathroom.
C. following instructions for all electrical appliances.
D. keeping the bathroom floor dry.
10. According to the passage, which statement is not true
A. You should make sure that your hot water is set at a low temperature.
B. You shouldn’t run electrical wires under carpets.
C. You should keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
D. You don’t have to have your home equipped with fire extinguisher.
11 Where do you think the text comes
A. newspaper B. An advertisement
C. A home-safety manual(使用手册) D. The Internet
D
JOHN SNOW DEFEATS“KING CHOLERA”
Cholera used to be one of the most feared diseases in the world, until a British doctor, John Snow, showed how it could be overcome. This illness causes severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and even death. In the early19th century, when an outbreak of cholera hit Europe, millions of people died from the disease. As a young doctor, John Snow became frustrated because no one knew how to prevent or treat cholera. In time, he rose to become a famous doctor, and even attended to Queen Victoria when she gave birth. However, he never lost his desire to destroy cholera once and for all.
In general, doctors in those days had two contradictory theories to explain how cholera spread. One theory was that bad air caused the disease. The other was that cholera was caused by an infection from germs in food or water. Snow subscribed to the second theory. It was correct, but he still needed proof. Consequently, when an outbreak of cholera hit London in 1854, Snow began to investigate. He discovered that in two particular streets the cholera outbreak was so severe that more than 500 people died in ten days. He was determined to find out why.
Snow began by marking on a map the exact places where all those who died had lived. There were multiple deaths near the water pump in Broad Street (especially house numbers 16, 37, 38, and 40). However, some households (such as 20 and 21 Broad Street, and 8 and 9 Cambridge Street) had had no deaths. These people worked in the pub at 7 Cambridge Street. They had been given free beer, and so had not drunk the water from the pump. Snow suspected that the water pump was to blame. What is more, in another part of London, a woman and her daughter had died of cholera after moving away from Broad Street. It seemed that the woman liked the water from the pump so much that she had it delivered to her house every day. As a result of this evidence, John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs. Accordingly, he had the handle of the pump removed so that it could not be used. Through this intervention, the disease was stopped in its tracks.
The truth was that the water from the Broad Street pump had been infected by waste. Moreover, Snow was later able to show a link between other cases of cholera and the different water companies in London. Some companies sold water from the River Thames that was polluted by raw waste. The people who drank this water were much more likely to get cholera than those who drank pure or boiled water.
Through Snow’s tireless efforts, water companies began to sell clean water, and the threat of cholera around the world saw a substantial decrease. However, cholera is still a problem. Each year, millions of people around the world get cholera and many die from it. Fortunately, we now know how to prevent cholera, thanks to the work of John Snow. Moreover, in his use of maps and statistics, Snow transformed the way scientists study diseases. For this reason, Snow is considered the father of modern epidemiology.
12. What did Snow think cholera caused by
A. Germs in bad air. B. Germs in food.
C. Germs in food or water. D. Germs in water.
13. What was the most important tool Snow used to defeat cholera
A. Microscope. B. Maps and statistics. C. Pump. D. Beer.
14. How has John Snow’s work affected our daily lives
A. Snow’s work has provided readily available clean water to drink, for example, as well as an emphasis on hygiene such as the need to wash hands after they become dirty.
B. His work showed how to prevent cholera epidemics.
C. His work transformed the way scientists study diseases, which has allowed for more protection from once common diseases such as cholera.
D. All above.
15. At which stage is that “Snow marked on a map the places where the people who died had lived” in John Snow’s investigation
A. Process. B. Theories. C. Solution. D. Conclusion.
第二节 (共5小题, 每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Culture shock isn’t a clinical term or medical conditions. It’s simply a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a different culture. ____16____ That can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming(不可抗拒的).
Everyone feels the pressure to fit in at one time or another—whether they’ve lived in the area for days or years. But don’t feel like you need to change everything about yourself so you can stand out less. ____17____
Here are a few tips for making sure your new culture doesn’t overpower the old:
Educate people about your culture. Just because you’re the one entering the new culture doesn’t mean you should be the one doing all the learning. ____18____ They may know little about it. It will also help them to learn more about you in the process.
Find a support group. Find kids in your class or neighborhood who recently moved, too. You can share experiences.
____19____ You probably left behind good friends and family when you moved. If it’s going to be a long time until your next visit, keep in touch. You also left behind other things—like your favourite spot to hang out. Keep pictures around to remind you of home.
Remember, it’s important to be yourself. ____20____ You will have your own pace of adjusting. As long as you find a good combination between old and new, you’ll be fine.
A. Keep in touch with home.
B. Understand the new culture.
C. But the good news is that culture shock is temporary.
D. When you move to a new place, you’re bound to face a lot of changes.
E. Try not to force yourself to change too fast or too many things all at once.
F. All of your experiences before you came to your new home are part of you.
G. Take the opportunity to teach classmates and new friends about your culture.
第三部分 语言运用(共二节，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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was the first time Moham went to a restaurant in his new neighborhood. He looked up at the menu board, and ____21____ how he could understand what all of these strange names meant. Moham decided that he would ____22____ ask the waitress for ice cream in a cup. She smiled brightly, wrote down his ____23____ and disappeared behind the big glass display case (陈列柜). A moment later, she came back with a tall paper cup. ____24____ it was a long straw (吸管) and some kind of drink. Moham, quite ____25____, took the cup and thanked her, thinking about the possibility that he had used wrong words.
“It’s the soda you ordered,” ____26____ said, “an ice cream drink in a cup”.
He smiled at the waitress, pointed at one of the ____27____ in the display case, and said, “That one, please," which seemed to ____28____ better.
Moham took the cake and his unexpected soda to a table and sat down to eat. Why was it that English had been so ____29____ for him in his classes in Tunisia, but when it came to ____30____speaking, he couldn’t even get what he wanted to eat
Just then, a girl, who sat at the next table and had watched the whole ____31____, smiled at him and said, “Hey, welcome to our beautiful city! Don’t feel ____32____ about your English-you’ll get better at it ____33____ you’ve lived here for a while. I’m from Spain, and the first time I tried to order a salad here, I ____34____ with a plate of pig’s feet. At least you got a soda!”
Hearing this, Moham felt much better. He wasn’t the only one ____35____ to communicate, and his new city began to feel just a little more like he could call it home.
21.
A. imagined B. remembered C. described D. wondered
22.
A. even B. just C. never D. also
23.
A. wish B. suggestion C. order D. dream
24.
A. Inside B. Under C. Above D. Near
25.
A. moved B. bored C. tired D. surprised
26.
A. he B. she C. I D. you
27.
A. cakes B. salads C. drinks D. strawberries
28.
A. spread B. work C. develop D. read
29.
A. special B. popular C. mportant D. easy
30.
A. slowly B. carefully C. actually D. honestly
31.
A. process B. discussion C. performance D. argument
32.
A. crazy B. hopeful C. bad D. excited
33.
A. although B. if C. because D. since
34.
A. came up B. cheered up C. showed up D. ended up
35.
A. fighting B. planning C. regretting D. refusing
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题(满分 55分)
第二节(共10小题, 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
After just a few months in China, Leon, ____36____ exchange student from Germany, says that he has fallen in love with Chinese culture. ____37____ impressed him first was the Chinese food. He couldn’t believe how many different kinds of Chinese ____38____ (food) there are! Something else he found impressive was ____39____ people can eat almost everything with chopsticks. Then there’s China’s colourful culture, from art to music, and from calligraphy to literature. How he can learn to appreciate it more ____40____ (deep) remains an important goal for him, as he is truly fascinated by it. Leon is also ____41____ (amaze) by the convenience of cashless payments in China. He can go outside without any need for cash —— all he needs is ____42____ (himself) mobile phone! The biggest reason ____43____ he loves China, however, is that he enjoys ____44____ (is) with Chinese people. He has made great friends here-friends that he will still remember long after his_____45_____ (depart).
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 设想你是现代徐霞客，希望在世界的某个地方进行一次长途旅行。请写一篇不少于80个单词的短文，内容包括：
1、你打算去的地方；2、你为什么想去那里；3、你希望学到什么；
4、可能面临的困难；5、你会在旅途中感受到什么。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段文字， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dear Editor,
Is studying abroad a good idea or not There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. As I always tell my son, there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave, optimistic, and willing to work hard!
The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth. The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better. For example, you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself. Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.
Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange. Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations. International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here. Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.
注意：1. 续写段落不少于120个单词；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇： contribute development global outlook global perspective strengthen
cultural awareness lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds
Paragraph 1:
Finally,__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
All in all,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely yours,
Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
1-5 BCACB 6-10 CCABC 11-15 ABBCA 16-20 CCACB2023—2024学年度第一学期期末检测题
高二英语(选择性必修二)
2024.01
说明：本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，考试结束只交答题卡。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题(满分95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Why was the woman late
A. She lost her bike. B. She walked to the office. C. She got lost.
2. What kind of music does the woman like the most
A. Pop music. B. Jazz music. C. Classical music.
3. What do we know about the weather
A. It is about to rain. B. The rain will stop soon. C. It has been raining all day.
4. How much money will the man lend the woman
A. $ 15. B. $ 25. C. $40.
5. What does the man mean
A. Jack is the boss there.
B. Jack gives orders like a boss.
C. Jack does a good job in the office.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、 B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do
A. Choose a university. B. Visit a school. C. Study abroad.
7. What shouldn’t the man do
A. Write some letters. B. Send some e-mails. C. Contact some students.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9 题。
8. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Colleagues(同事).
9. What does the woman do
A. An artist. B. A student. C. A teacher.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10.What is Julie doing
A. Being interviewed. B. Attending a class. C. Taking part in a quiz.
11 How many muscles does a cat have in each ear
A.32. B.34. C.58.
12. What prize does Julie get
A. A package tour(包价旅游) worth $30,000.
B. $30,000 and a free six-day trip.
C. A fine set of books on home repairs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How many masterpieces of China has the man read
A. Only one. B. Three. C. Four.
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. History. B. Language. C. Reading.
15. What do they think is a big problem
A. Choosing classic books.
B. Listing all the books.
C. Finding recommended(推荐) books.
16. What do they think is necessary to do
A. Learn Western culture.
B. Predict the life in 1,000 years.
C. Keep the best of history.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. How does Kate feel about her job
A. Hard but interesting. B. Easy but tiring. C. Difficult but happy.
18. What will Kate do next month
A. Go to Africa. B. Visit a nursing home. C. Go on vacation.
19. What is the phone number
A. 242-395-8847. B. 242-359-8874. C. 242-359-8847.
20. What does Kate ask people to do
A. Be kind to the old. B. Donate some money. C. Care about kids.
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
Since tea spread from China worldwide, it has become one of the most popular drinks in the world. Different countries have their own tea cultures, like afternoon tea in England.
The tradition of afternoon tea is a very special part of English culture. The custom of drinking tea became popular in England during the 1660s. It was not until the mid-19th century that the idea of “afternoon tea” first appeared.
Afternoon tea is served in the mid-afternoon, between lunch and a late dinner. The idea came from Anna, the seventh Duchess(公爵夫人) of Bedford, in 1840. At the time, many families would eat a late dinner at about 8 p. m., which was one of only two main meals each day, and the other was a mid-morning meal.
With a long time between breakfast and dinner, Anna would become hungry around 4 o’clock in the afternoon. So she asked some tea, bread, butter and cakes to be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.
Later, Anna continued it, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for “tea and a walking in the fields”.
Others soon picked up on the idea. By the 1880s afternoon tea became an event for many ladies. They would be dressed beautifully to be served in the sitting room between four and five o’clock, talking about the latest news, their daily life and fashion.
Today’s afternoon tea is simpler than traditional afternoon tea. It is just a biscuit or small cake and a cup of tea. However, there is one thing that has never changed - the meaning of afternoon tea.
1. When did the idea of “afternoon tea” first appear in England
A. In the 1660s. B. In the 1880s.
C. In the mid-19th century. D. In the 1840s.
2. Why did Anna ask for tea and cakes in the afternoon at first
A. Because she felt hungry. B. Because she loved drinking tea.
C. Because she needed to treat friends. D. Because she wanted to change the meaning of afternoon tea.
3. What can we infer(推断) from the passage
A. Afternoon tea has spread all over the world.
B. People used to drink tea more often than now.
C. Afternoon tea gives people a chance to communicate.
D. Women like afternoon tea much more than men.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要讲了英国的下午茶文化的起源于发展，文章指出，在历史的进程中，下午茶的意义从来没有改变。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“ It was not until the mid-19th century that the idea of “afternoon tea” first appeared.(直到19世纪中期，“下午茶”的概念才首次出现。)”可知，在英国，直到19世纪中期，“下午茶”的概念才首次出现。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“With a long time between breakfast and dinner, Anna would become hungry around 4 o’clock in the afternoon. So she asked some tea, bread, butter and cakes to be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.(由于早餐和晚餐之间有很长一段时间，安娜在下午4点左右会感到饥饿。所以她要求在下午晚些时候把茶、面包、黄油和蛋糕送到她的房间。这成了她的一种习惯，她开始邀请朋友一起去。)”可知，安娜刚开始在下午吃蛋糕和喝茶是因为早餐和晚餐之间有很长一段时间，她在下午4点左右会感到饥饿。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“They would be dressed beautifully to be served in the sitting room between four and five o’clock, talking about the latest news, their daily life and fashion.(她们会穿着漂亮的衣服，在4点到5点之间在客厅里被招待，谈论最新的新闻，她们的日常生活和时尚。)”可知，下午茶给人们一个交流的机会。故选C。
B
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest urban area with a population of just over a million. It is not, however, the capital, although it was at one time, until the capital moved to Wellington. Auckland is the centre of commerce and industry, and is perhaps the most energetic, prosperous and multicultural city in New Zealand.
The city’s landscape is decided by volcanos, the twin harbors, bays, beaches and islands. Its nickname “the city of sails” is very suitable. Auckland has more boats for each person than anywhere else in the world.
Auckland has many volcanos, many of which currently afford great views of the city. And Auckland’s shiny waters seem to attract people from every point. It is a water-lovers’ best place, with some of the best beaches, for swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and water sports in the country.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is also the cultural, administrative and political centre of the country. Two aspects of the city that will immediately strike any visitor are the harbor and hilly landscape. Everywhere you go, the sounds and the smell of the ocean hang in the air, and green hills and valleys wrap you in a bear hug. At night, Wellington offers a spectacular, shimmering cityscape that is unlike almost anywhere else in the world. Even after seeing it for a hundred times, it still takes your breath away.
Wellington is a scenic, windy and diverse place. It has some of the best museums, art galleries, restaurants and coffee houses in the country. It is the storehouse for the nation’s historic, cultural and artistic treasures. Being the first place where European settlers arrived, it also boasts lots of historic streets and buildings.
Wellington plays host to an excellent festival of the arts every two years.
4. From the passage we know that Auckland used to ________ .
A. host a festival of the arts
B. afford great views of the city
C. be the capital of New Zealand
D. have more boats than any other country in the world
5. Auckland is the best city in New Zealand for people to ________.
A. see green hills
B. do water sports
C. study New Zealand culture
D. visit historic streets and buildings
6. What’s the author’s attitude towards the cityscape in Wellington
A. Critical. B. Neutral.
C. Favourable. D. Indifferent.
7. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Auckland and Wellington
B. Welcome to New Zealand
C. The Capital of New Zealand
D. The Landscape of New Zealand
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】文章为说明文。整篇文章介绍了新西兰曾经的首都Auckland和现在的首都Wellington的特点。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Auckland is New Zealand’s largest urban area with a population of just over a million. It is not, however, the capital, although it was at one time, until the capital moved to Wellington. (奥克兰是新西兰最大的城市，人口只有100多万。然而，它不是首都，尽管它曾经是首都，直到首都迁至惠灵顿。)”可知，新西兰曾经以Auckland为首都。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“And Auckland’s shiny waters seem to attract people from every point. It is a water-lovers’ best place, with some of the best beaches, for swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and water sports in the country. (奥克兰闪亮的海水似乎吸引着四面八方的人们。它是水上爱好者的最佳去处，拥有一些最好的海滩，适合游泳、潜水、钓鱼、帆船运动、帆板运动和水上运动。)”可知，Auckland是水上运动爱好者的最佳去处，周边海域适合多项水上运动。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Two aspects of the city that will immediately strike any visitor are the harbor and hilly landscape. Everywhere you go, the sounds and the smell of the ocean hang in the air, and green hills and valleys wrap you in a bear hug. At night, Wellington offers a spectacular, shimmering cityscape that is unlike almost anywhere else in the world. Even after seeing it for a hundred times, it still takes your breath away. (这座城市有两个方面会立即打动任何游客，那就是港口和丘陵景观。无论你走到哪里，空气中都弥漫着海洋的声音和气味，绿色的山丘和山谷将你紧紧拥抱。晚上，惠灵顿呈现出一种壮观的、闪闪发光的城市景观，这与世界上几乎其他任何地方都不同。即使看了一百遍，它仍然美得让你窒息。)”可知，作者描述的惠灵顿极其美丽，作者很喜爱惠灵顿的城市风光。故选C项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，文章介绍了新西兰曾经的首都Auckland和现在的首都Wellington的特点。因此最佳标题是这两个城市，即A项“奥克兰和惠灵顿”。故选A项。
C
IS YOUR HOME SAFE
Your home can be a dangerous place, but by making it safer you can prevent accidents. The kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are where most accidents happen. These can include falls, fires, poisoning, cuts, hot water burns, and electric shocks.
THE KITCHEN
People may slip when the floor is wet, so make sure the floor is kept dry.
Always cut away from your body when you use a knife.
Follow instructions for all electrical appliances.
Unplug all appliances after use.
THE BEDROOM
Never smoke in bed.
Keep a lamp near the bed.
Have a telephone near the bed, especially when you’re feeling ill.
Don’t run electrical wires under carpets.
THE BATHROOM
Don’t plug in an electrical appliance or use one while standing in water.
Don’t use a hairdryer near a bath containing water.
Keep the bathroom floor dry.
Make sure that your hot water heater is set at a low temperature.
PREVENTING FIRES
Fires can cause terrible damage to your home and terrible injuries to people. If there is a fire, your first priority is getting everyone out of the house safely, and then calling for help. Never go back into a burning building to save your things.
Buy clothes, curtains, and toys that do not burn easily.
Use heaters very carefully, as they can set objects on fire.
Place them away from furniture.
When cooking, do not let oil touch the fire or other sources of heat.
Check electrical wires a number of times each year to make sure they are in good condition.
Switch off your gas and electricity when you will be away from home for a long time.
Make sure your home is equipped with fire extinguishers.
CHILDREN AND HOME SAFETY
Homes are not always safe places for young children.Being curious, they may stick their fingers or objects into dangerous places and end up suffering from electric shocks or getting burnt. In addition, they may try to eat or drink anything they can find, whether it is food or not. For these reasons, it is important to make your home safe if you have young children about.
Keep matches out of the reach of children.
Store all cleaning materials in a locked cupboard.
Never leave a small child alone in the bath.
Put covers over electrical outlets.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
MAKING YOUR HOME SAFE FOR THE ELDERLY
The elderly present special challenges, as they may have trouble moving about and can be seriously hurt in falls. If you have an elderly person in your home, you may need to take some extra measures to make your home safer.
Make sure that passages within the home are kept clear.
Put non-slip bath mats in and next to the bath and shower.
Put handrails along passage walls and in the bathroom.
8. Which is not included in the common accidents around the house
A. Smoking B. Falls C. Electric shocks D. Poisoning
9. We can make our home safer for the elderly by ____.
A. storing all cleaning materials in a locked cupboard.
B. putting handrails along passage walls and in the bathroom.
C. following instructions for all electrical appliances.
D. keeping the bathroom floor dry.
10. According to the passage, which statement is not true
A. You should make sure that your hot water is set at a low temperature.
B. You shouldn’t run electrical wires under carpets.
C. You should keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
D. You don’t have to have your home equipped with fire extinguisher.
11. Where do you think the text comes
A. newspaper B. An advertisement
C. A home-safety manual(使用手册) D. The Internet
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了家中常见的安全隐患以及避免这些危险的方法。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“These can include falls, fires, poisoning, cuts, hot water burns, and electric shocks.(这些可能包括跌倒、火灾、中毒、割伤、热水烧伤和触电。)”可知，吸烟不包括在家里常见的事故中。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据MAKING YOUR HOME SAFE FOR THE ELDERLY部分的“If you have an elderly person in your home, you may need to take some extra measures to make your home safer.(如果你家里有老人，你可能需要采取一些额外的措施来使你的家更安全。)”和“Put handrails along passage walls and in the bathroom.(在走廊墙壁和浴室内设置扶手。)”可知，我们可以在走廊墙壁和浴室里安装扶手，使我们的家对老年人更安全。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据PREVENTING FIRES部分的“Make sure your home is equipped with fire extinguishers.(确保你的家里配备了灭火器。)”可知，D项：You don’t have to have your home equipped with fire extinguisher.(你不必在家里安装灭火器。)表述错误。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Your home can be a dangerous place, but by making it safer you can prevent accidents. The kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are where most accidents happen. These can include falls, fires, poisoning, cuts, hot water burns, and electric shocks.(你的家可能是一个危险的地方，但通过使它更安全，你可以防止事故的发生。厨房、浴室和卧室是发生事故最多的地方。这些可能包括跌倒、火灾、中毒、割伤、热水烧伤和触电。)”及下文内容可知，文章主要介绍了家中常见的安全隐患以及避免这些危险的方法。由此可推知，文章最有可能出自一个家庭安全使用手册。故选C。
D
JOHN SNOW DEFEATS“KING CHOLERA”
Cholera used to be one of the most feared diseases in the world, until a British doctor, John Snow, showed how it could be overcome. This illness causes severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and even death. In the early19th century, when an outbreak of cholera hit Europe, millions of people died from the disease. As a young doctor, John Snow became frustrated because no one knew how to prevent or treat cholera. In time, he rose to become a famous doctor, and even attended to Queen Victoria when she gave birth. However, he never lost his desire to destroy cholera once and for all.
In general, doctors in those days had two contradictory theories to explain how cholera spread. One theory was that bad air caused the disease. The other was that cholera was caused by an infection from germs in food or water. Snow subscribed to the second theory. It was correct, but he still needed proof. Consequently, when an outbreak of cholera hit London in 1854, Snow began to investigate. He discovered that in two particular streets the cholera outbreak was so severe that more than 500 people died in ten days. He was determined to find out why.
Snow began by marking on a map the exact places where all those who died had lived. There were multiple deaths near the water pump in Broad Street (especially house numbers 16, 37, 38, and 40). However, some households (such as 20 and 21 Broad Street, and 8 and 9 Cambridge Street) had had no deaths. These people worked in the pub at 7 Cambridge Street. They had been given free beer, and so had not drunk the water from the pump. Snow suspected that the water pump was to blame. What is more, in another part of London, a woman and her daughter had died of cholera after moving away from Broad Street. It seemed that the woman liked the water from the pump so much that she had it delivered to her house every day. As a result of this evidence, John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs. Accordingly, he had the handle of the pump removed so that it could not be used. Through this intervention, the disease was stopped in its tracks.
The truth was that the water from the Broad Street pump had been infected by waste. Moreover, Snow was later able to show a link between other cases of cholera and the different water companies in London. Some companies sold water from the River Thames that was polluted by raw waste. The people who drank this water were much more likely to get cholera than those who drank pure or boiled water.
Through Snow’s tireless efforts, water companies began to sell clean water, and the threat of cholera around the world saw a substantial decrease. However, cholera is still a problem. Each year, millions of people around the world get cholera and many die from it. Fortunately, we now know how to prevent cholera, thanks to the work of John Snow. Moreover, in his use of maps and statistics, Snow transformed the way scientists study diseases. For this reason, Snow is considered the father of modern epidemiology.
12. What did Snow think cholera caused by
A. Germs in bad air. B. Germs in food.
C. Germs in food or water. D. Germs in water.
13. What was the most important tool Snow used to defeat cholera
A. Microscope. B. Maps and statistics. C. Pump. D. Beer.
14. How has John Snow’s work affected our daily lives
A. Snow’s work has provided readily available clean water to drink, for example, as well as an emphasis on hygiene such as the need to wash hands after they become dirty.
B. His work showed how to prevent cholera epidemics.
C. His work transformed the way scientists study diseases, which has allowed for more protection from once common diseases such as cholera.
D. All above.
15. At which stage is that “Snow marked on a map the places where the people who died had lived” in John Snow’s investigation
A. Process. B. Theories. C. Solution. D. Conclusion.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了John Snow如何通过调查研究，发现霍乱的传播途径，并成功地阻止了一场霍乱疫情的爆发。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The other was that cholera was caused by an infection from germs in food or water. Snow subscribed to the second theory.(另一种理论是霍乱是由食物或水中的细菌感染引起的。斯诺赞同第二种理论。)”可知，Snow认为霍乱是由食物或水中的细菌感染引起的。故选C。
13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Moreover, in his use of maps and statistics, Snow transformed the way scientists study diseases.(此外，斯诺运用地图和统计数据，改变了科学家研究疾病的方式。)”可知，地图和数据是斯诺用来战胜霍乱的最重要的工具。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Through Snow’s tireless efforts, water companies began to sell clean water, and the threat of cholera around the world saw a substantial decrease.(通过斯诺的不懈努力，自来水公司开始销售干净的水，世界各地的霍乱威胁大大减少。)”可知，例如，斯诺的工作提供了现成的干净饮用水，并强调了卫生问题，比如脏了手后要洗手；根据最后一段“Fortunately, we now know how to prevent cholera, thanks to the work of John Snow.(幸运的是，由于约翰·斯诺的工作，我们现在知道如何预防霍乱。)”可知，他的工作展示了如何预防霍乱流行；根据文章最后一段“Moreover, in his use of maps and statistics, Snow transformed the way scientists study diseases.(此外，斯诺运用地图和统计数据，改变了科学家研究疾病的方式。)”可知，他的工作改变了科学家研究疾病的方式，使人们能够更好地预防霍乱等曾经常见的疾病。由此可知，斯诺的工作对我们日常生活的影响包含上面三个方面。故选D。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Consequently, when an outbreak of cholera hit London in 1854, Snow began to investigate. He discovered that in two particular streets the cholera outbreak was so severe that more than 500 people died in ten days. He was determined to find out why.(因此，当1854年伦敦爆发霍乱时，斯诺开始调查。他发现，在两条特别的街道上，霍乱爆发得非常严重，10天内就有500多人死亡。他决心找出原因。)”和文章第三段“Snow began by marking on a map the exact places where all those who died had lived. (斯诺首先在地图上标出所有死者曾经居住过的确切地点。)”可知，在约翰·斯诺的调查中，“斯诺在地图上标出死者曾经居住过的地方”是在调查的过程当中。故选A。
第二节 (共5小题, 每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Culture shock isn’t a clinical term or medical conditions. It’s simply a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a different culture. ____16____ That can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming(不可抗拒的).
Everyone feels the pressure to fit in at one time or another—whether they’ve lived in the area for days or years But don’t feel like you need to change everything about yourself so you can stand out less. ____17____
Here are a few tips for making sure your new culture doesn’t overpower the old:
Educate people about your culture. Just because you’re the one entering the new culture doesn’t mean you should be the one doing all the learning. ____18____ They may know little about it. It will also help them to learn more about you in the process.
Find a support group. Find kids in your class or neighborhood who recently moved, too. You can share experiences.
____19____ You probably left behind good friends and family when you moved. If it’s going to be a long time until your next visit, keep in touch. You also left behind other things—like your favourite spot to hang out. Keep pictures around to remind you of home.
Remember, it’s important to be yourself. ____20____ You will have your own pace of adjusting. As long as you find a good combination between old and new, you’ll be fine.
A. Keep in touch with home.
B. Understand the new culture.
C. But the good news is that culture shock is temporary.
D. When you move to a new place, you’re bound to face a lot of changes.
E. Try not to force yourself to change too fast or too many things all at once.
F. All of your experiences before you came to your new home are part of you.
G. Take the opportunity to teach classmates and new friends about your culture.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. G 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇选句填空。文章介绍了不同的社会背景和文化差异等会造成文化冲击，并给出了缓解文化冲击的方法。
【16题详解】
根据下文That can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming.可知，这可能是令人兴奋的，但也可能是压倒性的。D项：When you move to a new place, you’re bound to face a lot of changes.(当你搬到一个新的地方，你一定会面临很多变化。)符合文意，故选D项。
【17题详解】
根据前文But don’t feel like you need to change everything about yourself so you can stand out less.可知，但不要觉得你需要改变你自己的一切，这样你就可以脱颖而出。F项：All of your experiences before you came to your new home are part of you.(在你来到新家之前，你所有的经历都是你的一部分。)符合文意，故选F项。
【18题详解】
根据下文They may know little about it.可知，他们对此知之甚少。G项：Take the opportunity to teach classmates and new friends about your culture.(利用这个机会向同学和新朋友介绍你们的文化。)与下文形成果因关系，故选G项。
【19题详解】
根据下文You probably left behind good friends and family when you moved. If it's going to be a long time until your next visit, keep in touch.可知，你搬家的时候可能会留下好朋友和家人，如果要很长时间才会再来，一定要保持联系。A项：Keep in touch with home.(和家里保持联系。)符合本段文意，故选A项。
【20题详解】
根据前文Remember, it’s important to be yourself.可知，做你自己很重要。E项：Try not to force yourself to change too fast or too many things all at once.(试着不要强迫自己一下子改变得太快或太多。)符合文意，故选E项。
第三部分 语言运用(共二节，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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was the first time Moham went to a restaurant in his new neighborhood. He looked up at the menu board, and ____21____ how he could understand what all of these strange names meant. Moham decided that he would ____22____ ask the waitress for ice cream in a cup. She smiled brightly, wrote down his ____23____ and disappeared behind the big glass display case (陈列柜). A moment later, she came back with a tall paper cup. ____24____ it was a long straw (吸管) and some kind of drink. Moham, quite ____25____, took the cup and thanked her, thinking about the possibility that he had used wrong words.
“It’s the soda you ordered,” ____26____ said, “an ice cream drink in a cup”.
He smiled at the waitress, pointed at one of the ____27____ in the display case, and said, “That one, please," which seemed to ____28____ better.
Moham took the cake and his unexpected soda to a table and sat down to eat. Why was it that English had been so ____29____ for him in his classes in Tunisia, but when it came to ____30____speaking, he couldn’t even get what he wanted to eat
Just then, a girl, who sat at the next table and had watched the whole ____31____, smiled at him and said, “Hey, welcome to our beautiful city! Don’t feel ____32____ about your English-you’ll get better at it ____33____ you’ve lived here for a while. I’m from Spain, and the first time I tried to order a salad here, I ____34____ with a plate of pig’s feet. At least you got a soda!”
Hearing this, Moham felt much better. He wasn’t the only one ____35____ to communicate, and his new city began to feel just a little more like he could call it home.
21.
A. imagined B. remembered C. described D. wondered
22.
A. even B. just C. never D. also
23.
A. wish B. suggestion C. order D. dream
24.
A. Inside B. Under C. Above D. Near
25.
A. moved B. bored C. tired D. surprised
26.
A. he B. she C. I D. you
27.
A. cakes B. salads C. drinks D. strawberries
28.
A. spread B. work C. develop D. read
29.
A. special B. popular C. mportant D. easy
30.
A. slowly B. carefully C. actually D. honestly
31.
A. process B. discussion C. performance D. argument
32.
A. crazy B. hopeful C. bad D. excited
33.
A. although B. if C. because D. since
34.
A. came up B. cheered up C. showed up D. ended up
35.
A. fighting B. planning C. regretting D. refusing
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Moham在一个陌生城市的饭店里点餐因为语言不通而发生的尴尬故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他抬头看了看菜单板，不知道自己怎么能理解这些奇怪的名字是什么意思。A. imagined 想象；B. remembered 记得；C. described 描述；D. wondered 想知道。根据上文的“It was the first time Moham went to a restaurant in his new neighborhood.”可知，Moham 第一次在这里点餐，看不懂菜单板。他想知道怎样才能明白所有这些奇怪名字的意思。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Moham决定直接向女服务员要杯装的冰淇淋。A. even 甚至；B. just 只是；C. never 从不；D. also 也。根据上文的“It was the first time Moham went to a restaurant in his new neighborhood.”和空后的“ask the waitress for ice cream in a cup”可知，他只是想点一杯冰激凌。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她灿烂地笑了笑，记下了他的点餐，然后消失在大玻璃陈列柜后面。A. wish 希望；B. suggestion 建议；C. order 点餐；D. dream 梦想。根据上文中的“ask the waitress for ice cream in a cup”可知，女服务员写下了Moham点的餐。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：过了一会儿，她拿着一个高高的纸杯回来了。A. Inside 在内部；B. Under 在下方；C. Above 在上方；D. Near 在附近。根据空前的“a tall paper cup”和空后的“it was a long straw and some kind of drink”可知，在纸杯里面有根长吸管和一些饮品。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Moham很惊讶，接过杯子向她道谢，想着自己可能说错话了。A. moved 感动的；B. bored 无聊的；C. tired 疲倦的；D. surprised 惊讶的。根据上文的“Moham decided that he would...ask the waitress for ice cream in a cup.”可知，他点的是一杯冰激凌而非饮料，所以他应该感到惊讶。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查代词词义辨析。句意：“这是你点的苏打水，”她说，“一杯装在杯子里的冰淇淋。”A. he 他；B. she 她；C. I 我；D. you 你。根据上文的“Moham decided that he would 2 ask the waitress for ice cream in a cup.”和空前的“It’s the soda you have ordered”以及空后的“an ice cream drink in a cup”可知，这是女服务员说的话，应用代词she。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他对女服务员笑了笑，指着展示柜里的一块蛋糕说：“请来一块。”这似乎更管用。A. cakes 蛋糕；B. salads 沙拉；C. drinks 饮料；D. strawberries 草莓。根据下文中的“Moham took the cake”可知，此处是他指着陈列柜里的一块蛋糕。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他对女服务员笑了笑，指着展示柜里的一块蛋糕说：“请来一块。”这似乎更管用。A. spread 传播；B. work 有作用，有效；C. develop 发展；D. read 阅读。根据上文的“pointed at one of the 7 in the display case”和下文中的“Moham took the cake”可知，Moham 用手指食物，他认为那个蛋糕更好一些。 故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：为什么在突尼斯的课堂上，英语对他来说那么容易，但到了真正开口说话的时候，他却连想吃的东西都吃不到？A. special 特别的；B. popular 流行的；C. important 重要的；D. easy 容易的。根据上文的“Moham took the cake and his unexpected soda to a table and sat down to eat.”和下文的“but when it came to 10 speakinghe couldn’t even get what he wanted to eat ”可知，Moham认为在突尼斯的课堂上学英语是容易的，但是到实际说的时候他甚至得不到他想吃的东西。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：为什么在突尼斯的课堂上，英语对他来说那么容易，但到了真正开口说话的时候，他却连想吃的东西都吃不到？A. slowly 慢慢地；B. carefully 小心地；C. actually 实际上；D. honestly 诚实地。根据下文的“he couldn’t even get what he wanted to eat ”可知，实际说话的时候他甚至得不到他想吃的东西。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：就在这时，坐在邻桌的一个女孩看到了整个过程，微笑着对他说：“嘿，欢迎来到我们美丽的城市！”A. process 过程；B. discussion 讨论；C. performance 表现；D. argument 争论。根据下文的“Hey, welcome to our beautiful city!”可知，坐在邻桌的女孩看到了Moham点餐的整个过程。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不要为你的英语感到难过——既然你在这里住了一段时间，你的英语会好起来的。A. crazy 疯狂的；B. hopeful 充满希望的；C. bad 糟糕的；D. excited 兴奋的。根据下文的“you’ll get better at it”可知，女孩告诉Moham不要对自己的英语感到难过。feel bad about：对……感到难过。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：不要为你的英语感到难过——既然你在这里住了一段时间，你的英语会好起来的。A. although 虽然；B. if 如果；C. because 因为；D. since 因为。“you’ve lived here for a while”是条件，“you’ll get better at it”是结果，因此if引导条件状语从句。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我来自西班牙，第一次点沙拉的时候，我点的是一盘猪蹄。A. came up 提出；B. cheered up 鼓舞；C. showed up 出现；D. ended up 最终。根据空前的“the first time I tried to order a salad here”和空后的“with a plate of pig’s feet”可知，第一次在这儿点一份沙拉，却以吃了一盘猪蹄结束，end up with：以……结束。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他不是唯一一个努力沟通的人，他的新城市开始感觉更像是他可以称之为家的地方。A. fighting 斗争；B. planning 计划；C. regretting 后悔；D. refusing拒绝。根据上文的“I’m from Spain, and the first time I tried to order a salad here, I 14 with a plate of pig’s feet. At least you got a soda!””可知，Moham发现自己不是唯一一位跟语言交流作斗争的人，他需要很努力地去交流，fight to do：努力做某事。故选A。
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题(满分 55分)
第二节(共10小题, 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
After just a few months in China, Leon, ____36____ exchange student from Germany, says that he has fallen in love with Chinese culture. ____37____ impressed him first was the Chinese food. He couldn’t believe how many different kinds of Chinese ____38____ (food) there are! Something else he found impressive was ____39____ people can eat almost everything with chopsticks. Then there’s China’s colourful culture, from art to music, and from calligraphy to literature. How he can learn to appreciate it more ____40____ (deep) remains an important goal for him, as he is truly fascinated by it. Leon is also ____41____ (amaze) by the convenience of cashless payments in China. He can go outside without any need for cash —— all he needs is ____42____ (himself) mobile phone! The biggest reason ____43____ he loves China, however, is that he enjoys ____44____ (is) with Chinese people. He has made great friends here-friends that he will still remember long after his_____45_____ (depart).
【答案】36. an 37. What
38. food 39. that
40. deeply 41. amazed
42. his 43. why
44. being 45. departure
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是一个留学生很喜欢中国，被中国的丰富文化所吸引，也喜欢与中国人交朋友。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在中国待了几个月后，来自德国的交换生Leon说他已经爱上了中国文化。分析句子可知，空格处应填入冠词。根据句意，此处指“一个来自德国的交换生”，表示泛指，故用不定冠词。exchange以元音音素开头，故用定冠词an。故填an。
【37题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：首先给他留下深刻印象的是中国菜。分析句子可知，空格处为主语从句的引导词，且该引导词在从句中作主语，意义为“……的事物”，故用what引导。置于句首首字母应大写。故填What。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：他简直不敢相信中国有这么多种不同的食物！分析句子可知，此处是名词作主语。food是不可数名词。故填food。
【39题详解】
考查表语从句。句意：他发现另一个令人印象深刻的地方是，人们几乎可以用筷子吃任何东西。分析句子可知，空格处为表语从句的引导词，且该引导词在从句中不充当任何成分，也没有具体含义，故用that引导。故填that。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：对他来说，如何学会更深入地欣赏它仍然是一个重要的目标，因为他真的很着迷。分析句子可知，空格处应填入副词作状语修饰动词appreciate，故用deeply，意为“深入的”。故填deeply。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：Leon也对中国无现金支付的便利感到惊讶。分析句子可知，空格处应填入形容词作表语。此处主语是Leon，指人，故应用amazed说明人的感受，意为“惊讶的”。故填amazed。
【42题详解】
考查代词。句意：他可以出门而不需要现金，他只需要手机！根据空后名词mobile phone可知，空格处应填入形容词性的物主代词作定语。故填his。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：然而，他爱中国的最大原因是他喜欢和中国人在一起。分析句子可知，此处是限定性定语从句。先行词为reason ，先行词在从句中作状语，故用关系副词why引导定语从句。故填why。
【44题详解】
考查动名词。句意：在同上。分析句子可知，空格处应填入动名词作宾语。故填being。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：他在这里交到了好朋友，这些朋友在他离开后很长一段时间都会记得。根据空格前的after his可知，此处应填名词作宾语，depart的名词形式为departure，意为“离开”。故填departure。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 设想你是现代徐霞客，希望在世界的某个地方进行一次长途旅行。请写一篇不少于80个单词的短文，内容包括：
1、你打算去的地方；2、你为什么想去那里；3、你希望学到什么；
4、可能面临的困难；5、你会在旅途中感受到什么。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
I am a modern-day Xu Xiake. My choice of destination is the Galapagos Islands, situated in the Pacific Ocean.
I have always been intrigued by the unique biodiversity in the Galapagos Islands. My primary goal for this trip is to enhance my understanding of the delicate balance of nature. I hope to acquire knowledge about the ecological processes that govern the survival and adaptation of different species.
However, the journey itself might be physically demanding, requiring endurance to the harsh conditions of the natural habitat. During this voyage, I expect to feel a deep sense of awe and wonders of nature.
Overall, the trip to the Galapagos Islands is not only a personal adventure but also an opportunity to broaden my knowledge and deepen my appreciation for the natural world.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。让考生设想自己是现代徐霞客，希望在世界的某个地方进行一次长途旅行，并根据提示内容对该次旅行进行描述。
【详解】1.词汇积累
坐落于：situate→locate
感兴趣：be intrigued by→ be interested in
目标：goal→aim
获得：acquire→ gain
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句： My choice of destination is the Galapagos Islands, situated in the Pacific Ocean.
拓展句：My choice of destination is the Galapagos Islands, which is situated in the Pacific Ocean.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I hope to acquire knowledge about the ecological processes that govern the survival and adaptation of different species.（运用了that引导的限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】However, the journey itself might be physically demanding, requiring endurance to the harsh conditions of the natural habitat. （运用了现在分词作状语）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段文字， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dear Editor,
Is studying abroad a good idea or not There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. As I always tell my son, there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave, optimistic, and willing to work hard!
The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth. The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better. For example, you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself. Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.
Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange. Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations. International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here. Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.
注意：1. 续写段落不少于120个单词；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇： contribute development global outlook global perspective strengthen
cultural awareness lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds
Paragraph 1:
Finally,__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
All in all,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely yours,
Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
【答案】Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. China's global outlook, with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, has helped us make connections across the world. Therefore, China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages have leadership and organizational skills, and have strong cultural awareness. Moreover, forming relationships with people from diverse backgrounds can lead to lifelong friendships and a deeper appreciation for the richness of human diversity. These experiences shape individuals in profound ways, fostering empathy, tolerance, and a broader understanding of the world.
All in all, studying abroad helps to build character and increase people's understanding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all. I think this life-changing experience is certainly worthwhile and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者就出国留学发表自己的观点，认为出国留学是个好主意，优点大于缺点。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“最后”以及所给提示词contribute、 development、global outlook、 global perspective、strengthen、cultural awareness、lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds，第一段可陈述出国留学在为祖国发展培养具有全球视野、语言能力强、领导能力和组织能力强、文化意识强的人才以及友谊方面的好处。
②由第二段首句内容“总之”可知，第二段总结陈述，再次阐明作者赞同出国留学的观点。
2.续写线索：祖国发展——国际视野——文化意识——与不同文化背景的人建立友谊——总结
3.词汇激活
①有利于：contribute to
②建立友谊：form relationships
③构建人类命运共同体：build a shared future for all
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Therefore, China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages have leadership and organizational skills, and have strong cultural awareness.（运用介词短语作定语以及who引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2] These experiences shape individuals in profound ways, fostering empathy, tolerance, and a broader understanding of the world.（运用了现在分词作状语）
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