高一期初考 英语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分， 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is probably Sue now
A. At home. B. At Bill’s home. C. At the office.
2. What does the woman want to do
A. Quit smoking. B. Change a seat. C. Buy a cake.
3 What did the man do last weekend
A. He took a trip. B. He watched a game. C. He played basketball.
4. What does the man need now
A. Ice cream. B. Milk. C. Water.
5. Where does the woman want to go
A. The bus station. B. The train station. C. The police station.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分， 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题， 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 Jack have to do at 10:00 am
A. Attend a lecture. B. Catch a bus. C. Repair his bike.
7. How does the boy usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Whom is the party for
A. Lisa. B. Jane. C. Ted.
9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Play some games. B. Bring Jane along. C. Watch a video.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of the bedroom
A. Bright. B. New. C. Small.
11. What does the woman like best
A. The kitchen. B. The view. C. The living room.
12. What will the speakers do most probably
A. Have the shower repaired. B. Buy some furniture.
C Keep searching.
听第9段材料， 回答第13至16题。
13. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues(同事).
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the classroom. B. Over the phone. C. At the woman’s home.
15. Why does Tom feel stressed out (感到紧张)
A. He can’t speak English well. B. He has known the exam result.
C. He didn’t do well in the English exam.
16. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Correcting the mistakes now. B. Paying more attention next time.
C. Communicating with parents.
听第10段材料， 回答第17至20题。
17. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now
A. About 13. B. About20. C. Over 30.
18. Why does the school organize the music week
A. To attract more foreign students. B. To exchange ideas about culture.
C. To help foreign students enjoy their time.
19. When should students sign up for the activities
A. Before September 15th. B. In the last week of September.
C. In the first week of December.
20. Where will the music week be held
A. In the library. B. In the garden. C. On the playground.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节阅读理解(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
4 places in the Midwest that look like they could be in Europe
If an expensive overseas trip isn’t in the cards for you right now, don’t worry. Take a road trip from Chicago and check out these Mid-western tourist spots that look like they’re straight out of a European postcard．
★Niles, Illinois
If you visit a square at 6300 W. Touhy Avenue, you’ll find a pleasantly European surprise — a half-sized copy of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Constructed in1934 to hide a water tower, the Leaning Tower of Niles stands 94 feet tall with a 7. 4-foot tilt which looks like the Italian one．
★Lindsborg, Kansas
Originally settled by Swedish immigrants, Lindsborg’s Scandinavian culture remains clear through public art and Swedish specialty shops, so prepare to collect Scandinavia n clothes, cookies, and wine. Best of all are the town’s yearly Scandinavian celebrations, where you’ll find various Swedish traditions．
★Frankenmuth, Michigan
Lovingly called “Little Bavaria”, this central Michigan town look like they’ve been transported straight out of a Franconian village. For the full Bavarian experience, you can stop by one of its restaurants for traditional German food. You can also learn a little more about the town’s Franconian origins．
★New Glarus, Wisconsin
Many people in Chicago know New Glarus for its brewery. Take a walk there and you’ll soon realize why it’s called “Little Switzerland”. Named after the big city of Glarus in Switzerland, New Glarus’ wooden houses, Swiss restaurants and museums, and gently hilled landscapes make for an almost Alpine（阿尔卑斯山的）experience．
1. What is the best part of a trip to Lindsborg, Kansas
A. The local natural scenery．
B. The Scandinavian celebrations．
C. The Scandinavian dressing culture．
D. The traditional Scandinavia n foods．
2. Where can visitors enjoy traditional German food
A. Niles, Illinois． B. Lindsborg, Kansas．
C. Frankenmuth, Michigan． D. New Glarus, Wisconsin．
3. Why is New Glarus called “Little Switzetland”
A. For its famous brewery． B. For its Alpine-style design．
C. For its main Swiss population． D. For the same city name of Glarus．
B
At the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, among mountain songs and ethnic costumes and special ceremonies, I am noticeable despite my modern dress, as my green “VOLUNTEER” nametag brands me as a perfect target for curious tourists. I have volunteered to learn about global customs; my knowledge of my native culture is limited. I had boxed up my past before moving to America eight years ago, when a new continent considered my old self foreign.
Here on the National Mall, I am the only means of communication between the Americans and the artisan (工匠), who were invited from China to display their talents. They see my awkward hand gestures as I test my mother tongue, speaking Mandarin (普通话) and putting it into English for visitors.
The artisans possess exceptional skills. He Guoyao can read thousands of pictographic characters (象形文字) and bears the duty of passing on Dongba culture. Cheng Zhirong creates fantastic animal figures with a spoon and melted sugar in minutes. Standing among them, I wonder about the contributions a 16-year-old girl can make.
“Ooh, it’s so pretty!” A young girl sticks her nose close to a sugar dragon. Zhirong, the candy maker, signals to me, and I explain to the girl that the dragon is pure sugar. “Mommy, it’s candy!” she excitedly says. “Beautiful...” The crowd breathes in awe. One woman taps me on the shoulder, saying, “Please, tell her that her work is surreal... a gift from another world.”
As Zhirong takes my hand and calls me “little sister”, I find my place in this group of extraordinary people who crossed oceans to build a bridge between different ethnicities and nationalities through sugar sculptures and painted words. I, too, am a bearer of traditions．
I smile at Guoyao, as he paints in pictographic characters the English words I have taught him, “You’re welcome.” I come to know that culture is not shelved behind glass cases in museums. It is in the life that I once thought backward and dull — the Chinese way of life that is a part of me.
4. Why does the author attend the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
A. To learn about global traditions.
B. To improve her interpersonal skills.
C. To interview some talented artisans.
D. To appreciate the wonderful artworks.
5. What is the author’s role on the National Mall
A. A visitor. B. A translator. C. A tour guide. D. A security guard.
6. What does the underlined part “in awe” in paragraph 4 mean
A. In doubt. B. In silence. C. In satisfaction. D. In amazement.
7. What does the author realize in the end
A. Chinese culture has been part of her own identity.
B. Culture should be presented in different forms.
C. Culture can only be kept alive through exchanges.
D. Chinese culture has helped her better adapt to her new life.
C
Blue whales are the largest creatures to live on Earth after the dinosaurs. These amazing creatures are not only the largest whale species but also the largest mammal (哺乳动物) species to have ever existed on Earth.
The average length of a blue whale is 23—27 meters and its weight is from 100 to 150 tons. In spite of their large size, blue whales can swim at a fast speed of 25 to 30 miles per hour. The blue whales are not really blue in color but are actually gray. Blue whales feed on krill (磷虾). They take in a lot of water. They have a very unique way of communicating with each other by sending low frequency sound waves, which is even higher than the sound produced by a plane.
Before the whale hunting time started, blue whales could be found in all major oceans. Once, there were more than 200,000 blue whales that swam in the oceans. The Seas of Canada, North Atlantic Ocean and the seas to the south of Madagascar are among the most popular regions where blue whales can be found nowadays. Other major parts are the Antarctic Ocean and the Davis Strait.
Early whaling was limited by simple tools and whaling skills. So the damage to whale populations was not great. But with the development of powerful guns and steam-powered boats, whaling advanced. More whales were hunted at a rapid rate. In 1931 alone, 29,649 whales were killed. Humans competed to hunt the big animals. Besides, the number of blue whales is low due to more man’s deep-sea activities.
Fortunately, officials are doing something great about the blue whales. The International Whaling Commission has taken steps to protect these wonderful mittees of experts have been formed to work against whaling.
8. How do blue whales communicate
A. By swimming fast. B. By delivering food. C. By touching each other. D. By sending sound signals.
9. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The habits that blue whales develop. B. The ways that blue whales are hunted.
C. The places where blue whales can be found. D. The reasons why blue whales are endangered.
10. What caused the number of blue whales to drop quickly according to the text
A. Ocean water was polluted. B. Hunting tools were improved.
C. The blue whales suffered from illnesses. D. The blue whales fought against each other.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the officials’ work
A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Unclear. D. Confused.
D
Regularly practicing facial “yoga”, or exercises for your facial muscles, may actually make you look younger, early research suggests，
In a small, new study, researchers taught 27 middle-age women (ages 40 to 65) how to perform 32 facial exercises, which included simple actions such as smiling in the cheeks. After this training, the participants performed these exercises at home for 30 minutes a day, every day for eight weeks. On the ninth week of the study, the participants reduced the frequency of their 30-minute exercise routine to every other day (three to four days a week), and continued the exercise for 20 weeks.
The participants also had their photos taken at the beginning and end of the study, and several doctors rated these photos using a standard method for assessing the appearance of aging in the face and neck. The raters, who didn’t know which photos were taken before and which photos were taken after the exercises, also estimated the age of the person in the photo.
After 20 weeks, the participants had better ratings for the fullness of their cheeks, on average, compared with their ratings at the start of the study. In other words, their cheeks looked fuller after their 20-week facial exercise. This change in cheek fullness also made the participants look younger: Raters estimated that the participants looked nearly three years younger after the exercises, compared with before.
However, the findings are preliminary and should be confirmed with a larger study, the researchers said. And many questions remain about exactly which exercises are beneficial and who might benefit from them. “The study involved middle-age, mainly white women, who stayed in the study for 20 weeks, so it’s not known whether the effects seen in the study would apply to men, or to people of other ages or races. It’s also not clear how long people need to perform the exercises in order to see benefits,” lead study author Dr. Murad Alam said.
12. What did the researchers first do in the study
A. They trained the participants.
B. They divided the participants into groups.
C. They took photos of the participants.
D. They checked the faces of the participants.
13. What was the participants’ specific change according to the study
A. They looked healthier. B. They got fuller facial outline.
C They became interested in Yoga. D. They got to smile more frequently.
14. What does the underlined word “confirmed” in the last paragraph mean
A. proved B. questioned C. challenged D. affected
15. What can be inferred from Dr. Murad Alam’s words
A. More facial exercises will be performed.
B. Middle-aged women will not be included.
C. Men participants will appear in later studies.
D. 20 weeks is enough to test if an exercise works.
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。
Camping is a great way to enjoy nature. You can breathe fresh air, cook over a campfire and sleep under the stars. However, camping also means dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets. ___16___ But there is a way to enjoy the natural world without giving up the comforts at home. It’s called glamping, and interest in it has been growing since 2007.
Glamping, made up of the words glamorous (有魅力的) and camping, is a fairly new word. ___17___ Since around 600 B.C., Nomadic Mongolians have enjoyed the benefits of glamping. Their tents were very comfortable which inspired the design of modern glamping tents.
___18___ One of them is that glamping gives you access to some beautiful places. You don’t have to give up beauty for comfort. Nowadays, glamping can be less expensive than staying in hotel, but you can still enjoy the modern comforts of a hotel.
Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment. ___19___ So, there is less waste, and the area stays beautiful.
No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you. From three Camel Lodge in Mongolia to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Canada, adventure is waiting for you. Sites can include a spa, a swimming pool and dinner under the stars. Activities can include exploring on horseback or camels and sightings of elephants, mountain sheep or tigers. ___20___
A. These are all the benefits and problems camping can bring.
B. But it describes an activity people have been doing for ages.
C. You can also help with protecting the environment of the place.
D. These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping.
E. A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world.
F. There are many reasons why you should consider glamping for your next vacation.
G. Glampsites often use environmentally-friendly materials and avoid using much plastic.
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。
On December 20, in Newdale, a series of huge waves caused by an undersea Earthquake raced across the ocean near Goldshore. Worse still, it ___21___ thousands of deaths. Goldshore Beach was the only local beach to ___22___ the disaster without any loss of life. A 10-year-old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape danger with her ___23___ of tsunamis.
The day began like any other on Goldshore Beach. People were walking, running or simply sitting on the sandy beach, ___24___ the warm sea air and enjoying the soft ___25___ that brushed their hair. Sabrina was one of the happy tourists until she noticed something ___26___ . “The water was like the bubbles (气泡) on the top of a beer,” she later explained. “It wasn’t ___27___. I mean it wasn’t going in and then out as usual. It just kept coming in and in and in.” It struck her that these were the ___28___ of an upcoming tsunami, which Sabrina had just learnt about in a geography lesson.
Sabrina was ___29___, but she soon calmed herself down. She warned her parents of the ____30____, though at first they thought she was just ____31____. However, Sabrina was certain that a terrible disaster was ____32____ and kept asking her parents to talk to a safety officer. To her great relief, the officer ____33____ realized the coming danger. Soon, all the people on the beach was rapidly ____34____ just before the huge waves ____35____ into the coast.
21.
A. caused B. trapped C. affected D. suffered
22.
A. bury B. survive C. challenge D. quit
23.
A. knowledge B. impression C. strength D. detail
24.
A. making up B. breathing in C. focusing on D. checking out
25.
A. wind B. sunshine C. whistle D. wave
26.
A. dead B. powerful C. strange D. attractive
27.
A. narrow B. adventurous C. clean D. calm
28.
A. signs B. damages C. types D. results
29.
A. awkward B. confused C. annoyed D. frightened
30.
A. stress B. development C. danger D. credit
31.
A. cheating B. debating C. helping D. joking
32
A. under control B. in sight C. on its way D. on schedule
33.
A. actually B. anxiously C. quickly D. curiously
34.
A. escaped B. seen C. recognized D. cleared
35.
A. slid B. crashed C. divided D. tapped
第二节语法填空(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。
With more and more children being overweight, we need to find ____36____(create) ways to encourage them to develop healthy habits. How do you inspire teens to lose weight
Overweight teens bear a heavy burden. Being overweight affects their ____37____(popular), self-esteem, ability to make friends — everything important to a teenager. Bruce, son of dietitian Anne, describes his anxiety about being overweight. He was worried about ____38____ clothes made him look fat. When he finally lost weight, he felt that a huge burden ____39____(lift).
At her STAR (Service for At-Risk Teens) Clinic, Anne finds that overweight kids are at risk for depression, poor self-image, and lack of friendship. Teens can’t succeed at weight loss alone. They need helpful parents, who create healthy home environments and serve ____40____ good role models. When parents succeed at weight loss, their children are more likely ____41____(succeed) as well.
She suggests ____42____(turn) off the television and limiting computer time. Studies show kids spending hours in front of screens are more inactive and that they have a strong tendency to be snacking ____43____(mindless) while sitting.
She also says parents may need some additional guidance to help overweight teens get to the stage ____44____ they are ready to lose weight. Health care professionals can provide valuable _____45_____(suggest) that teens will listen to, as well as support for both parents and teens.
第四部分 写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华同学, 请你阅读下方邮件并回复。
注意: 词数100词左右。
Dear Li Hua, Congratulations! I’m extremely excited and proud to hear that you have been chosen as the Excellent Student Journalist(记者). I really admire your talent. And I would appreciate it, if you could share how you develop your writing skills gradually and become an excellent journalist. Yours, Jonason
Dear Jonason,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Whether we notice it or not, our child is a little reflection of ourselves. They grow up looking more and more like us. They even have similar personalities and hobbies. And in some cases, the standard of choosing a good friend.
One day, my 10-year-old Jane said, “Mom, I made a new friend at school today. Can she come over tomorrow ” Her words made me extremely happy because Jane was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell.
“Sure honey, that sounds great.” I said, thinking back to my own childhood best friend, Susan. We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights, New York. We met at the age of 10, too. Like my daughter. I was shy and had trouble making friends. But Susan drew me out. She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile. Thanks to Susan. I was happy every day.
In senior high school, Susan went on a trip to Florida. This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days. “I’ll be back soon and I will write to you as soon as I arrive.” she told me. But I didn’t get her phone call nor receive any mail from her. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey, making my hope of seeing Susan impossible.
Whenever I thought of him, tears came into my eyes.
The next day Jane brought her new friend home. “Hi, Mrs. Smith.” the little girl said. Her hair was so shiny and black and she gave me a big smile. “My name is Jo. My mom will pick me up 2 hours later.”
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。
Paragraph1:
I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar.
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Paragraph 2:
Two hours passed really quickly, and there was a knock on the door.
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听力答案：1-5 CBACA 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 ABABC 16-20 BCCAB高一期初考 英语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分， 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is probably Sue now
A. At home. B. At Bill’s home. C. At the office.
2. What does the woman want to do
A. Quit smoking. B. Change a seat. C. Buy a cake.
3. What did the man do last weekend
A. He took a trip. B. He watched a game. C. He played basketball.
4. What does the man need now
A. Ice cream. B. Milk. C. Water.
5. Where does the woman want to go
A. The bus station. B. The train station. C. The police station.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分， 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题， 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 Jack have to do at 10:00 am
A. Attend a lecture. B. Catch a bus. C. Repair his bike.
7. How does the boy usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Whom is the party for
A. Lisa. B. Jane. C. Ted.
9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Play some games. B. Bring Jane along. C. Watch a video.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of the bedroom
A. Bright. B. New. C. Small.
11. What does the woman like best
A. The kitchen. B. The view. C. The living room.
12. What will the speakers do most probably
A. Have the shower repaired. B. Buy some furniture.
C. Keep searching.
听第9段材料， 回答第13至16题。
13. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues(同事).
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the classroom. B. Over the phone. C. At the woman’s home.
15. Why does Tom feel stressed out (感到紧张)
A. He can’t speak English well. B. He has known the exam result.
C. He didn’t do well in the English exam.
16. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Correcting the mistakes now. B. Paying more attention next time.
C. Communicating with parents.
听第10段材料， 回答第17至20题。
17. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now
A. About 13. B. About20. C. Over 30.
18. Why does the school organize the music week
A. To attract more foreign students. B. To exchange ideas about culture.
C. To help foreign students enjoy their time.
19. When should students sign up for the activities
A. Before September 15th. B. In the last week of September.
C. In the first week of December.
20. Where will the music week be held
A. In the library. B. In the garden. C. On the playground.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节阅读理解(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
4 places in the Midwest that look like they could be in Europe
If an expensive overseas trip isn’t in the cards for you right now, don’t worry. Take a road trip from Chicago and check out these Mid-western tourist spots that look like they’re straight out of a European postcard．
★Niles, Illinois
If you visit a square at 6300 W. Touhy Avenue, you’ll find a pleasantly European surprise — a half-sized copy of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Constructed in1934 to hide a water tower, the Leaning Tower of Niles stands 94 feet tall with a 7. 4-foot tilt which looks like the Italian one．
★Lindsborg, Kansas
Originally settled by Swedish immigrants, Lindsborg’s Scandinavian culture remains clear through public art and Swedish specialty shops, so prepare to collect Scandinavia n clothes, cookies, and wine. Best of all are the town’s yearly Scandinavian celebrations, where you’ll find various Swedish traditions．
★Frankenmuth, Michigan
Lovingly called “Little Bavaria”, this central Michigan town look like they’ve been transported straight out of a Franconian village. For the full Bavarian experience, you can stop by one of its restaurants for traditional German food. You can also learn a little more about the town’s Franconian origins．
★New Glarus, Wisconsin
Many people in Chicago know New Glarus for its brewery. Take a walk there and you’ll soon realize why it’s called “Little Switzerland”. Named after the big city of Glarus in Switzerland, New Glarus’ wooden houses, Swiss restaurants and museums, and gently hilled landscapes make for an almost Alpine（阿尔卑斯山的）experience．
1. What is the best part of a trip to Lindsborg, Kansas
A. The local natural scenery．
B. The Scandinavian celebrations．
C. The Scandinavian dressing culture．
D. The traditional Scandinavia n foods．
2. Where can visitors enjoy traditional German food
A. Niles, Illinois． B. Lindsborg, Kansas．
C. Frankenmuth, Michigan． D. New Glarus, Wisconsin．
3. Why is New Glarus called “Little Switzetland”
A. For its famous brewery． B. For its Alpine-style design．
C. For its main Swiss population． D. For the same city name of Glarus．
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国中西部的四个看起来像是在欧洲的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据★Lindsborg, Kansas标题下“Best of all are the town’s yearly Scandinavian celebrations, where you’ll find various Swedish traditions.”（最精彩的是镇上一年一度的斯堪的纳维亚式庆祝活动，在那里你会发现各种瑞典传统。）可知，堪萨斯州林兹堡之旅最棒的部分是斯堪的纳维亚的庆祝活动。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据★Frankenmuth, Michigan标题下“For the full Bavarian experience, you can stop by one of its restaurants for traditional German food.”（想要完整的巴伐利亚体验，你可以去那里的一家餐馆品尝传统的德国食物。）可知，游客在密歇根弗兰肯穆斯可以品尝到传统的德国食物。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据★New Glarus, Wisconsin标题下“Take a walk there and you’ll soon realize why it’s called “Little Switzerland”. Named after the big city of Glarus in Switzerland, New Glarus’ wooden houses, Swiss restaurants and museums, and gently hilled landscapes make for an almost Alpine（阿尔卑斯山的）experience.”（在那里散步，你很快就会明白为什么它被称为“小瑞士”。新格拉鲁斯以瑞士的大城市格拉鲁斯命名，木屋、瑞士餐馆和博物馆，以及平缓的丘陵景观，让你几乎可以体验到阿尔卑斯山的美景。）可知，新格拉鲁斯被称为“小瑞士”是因为它的阿尔卑斯风格设计。故选B项。
B
At the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, among mountain songs and ethnic costumes and special ceremonies, I am noticeable despite my modern dress, as my green “VOLUNTEER” nametag brands me as a perfect target for curious tourists. I have volunteered to learn about global customs; my knowledge of my native culture is limited. I had boxed up my past before moving to America eight years ago, when a new continent considered my old self foreign.
Here on the National Mall, I am the only means of communication between the Americans and the artisan (工匠), who were invited from China to display their talents. They see my awkward hand gestures as I test my mother tongue, speaking Mandarin (普通话) and putting it into English for visitors.
The artisans possess exceptional skills. He Guoyao can read thousands of pictographic characters (象形文字) and bears the duty of passing on Dongba culture. Cheng Zhirong creates fantastic animal figures with a spoon and melted sugar in minutes. Standing among them, I wonder about the contributions a 16-year-old girl can make.
“Ooh, it’s so pretty!” A young girl sticks her nose close to a sugar dragon. Zhirong, the candy maker, signals to me, and I explain to the girl that the dragon is pure sugar. “Mommy, it’s candy!” she excitedly says. “Beautiful...” The crowd breathes in awe. One woman taps me on the shoulder, saying, “Please, tell her that her work is surreal... a gift from another world.”
As Zhirong takes my hand and calls me “little sister”, I find my place in this group of extraordinary people who crossed oceans to build a bridge between different ethnicities and nationalities through sugar sculptures and painted words. I, too, am a bearer of traditions．
I smile at Guoyao, as he paints in pictographic characters the English words I have taught him, “You’re welcome.” I come to know that culture is not shelved behind glass cases in museums. It is in the life that I once thought backward and dull — the Chinese way of life that is a part of me.
4. Why does the author attend the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
A. To learn about global traditions.
B. To improve her interpersonal skills.
C. To interview some talented artisans.
D. To appreciate the wonderful artworks.
5. What is the author’s role on the National Mall
A. A visitor. B. A translator. C. A tour guide. D. A security guard.
6. What does the underlined part “in awe” in paragraph 4 mean
A. In doubt. B. In silence. C. In satisfaction. D. In amazement.
7. What does the author realize in the end
A. Chinese culture has been part of her own identity.
B. Culture should be presented in different forms.
C. Culture can only be kept alive through exchanges.
D Chinese culture has helped her better adapt to her new life.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者作为志愿者参加Smithsonian Folklife Festival，在活动期间见识了两名来自中国的手工艺人的卓越技巧，从而对自己曾经的中国身份感到自豪的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I have volunteered to learn about global customs; my knowledge of my native culture is limited. (我成为一名志愿者来学习全球的文化传统，我对于自身的本土文化了解非常有限)”可知，作者是一名华裔美国人，她来参加这次活动的目的是为了了解全球的文化传统，A选项（了解全球传统）符合题意，故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Here on the National Mall, I am the only means of communication between the Americans and the artisans（工匠）, who were invited from China to display their talents. (在国家中心，我是美国人和中国工匠之间唯一的交流方式，这些工匠应邀从中国赶来展示他们的才能)”可知，作者是美国人和中国工匠之间交流的桥梁，也就是一名翻译，故选B。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段“One woman taps me on the shoulder, saying, “Please, tell her that her work is surreal …a gift from another world.” (一位女性拍着我的肩膀，说道“请告诉她，她的作品不像人间凡品……简直就像来自另外一个世界”) ”可知，众人已经被工匠的手艺折服，自然会惊叹，故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“It is in the life that I once thought backward and dull — the Chinese way of life that is a part of me. (我曾经认为这种生活方式落后又枯燥，现在看来中国式的生活是我的一部分)”可知，作者认为自己的文化传统不会丢失，始终是自身的一部分，A选项（中国文化是她身份的一部分）符合题意，故选Ａ。
C
Blue whales are the largest creatures to live on Earth after the dinosaurs. These amazing creatures are not only the largest whale species but also the largest mammal (哺乳动物) species to have ever existed on Earth.
The average length of a blue whale is 23—27 meters and its weight is from 100 to 150 tons. In spite of their large size, blue whales can swim at a fast speed of 25 to 30 miles per hour. The blue whales are not really blue in color but are actually gray. Blue whales feed on krill (磷虾). They take in a lot of water. They have a very unique way of communicating with each other by sending low frequency sound waves, which is even higher than the sound produced by a plane.
Before the whale hunting time started, blue whales could be found in all major oceans. Once, there were more than 200,000 blue whales that swam in the oceans. The Seas of Canada, North Atlantic Ocean and the seas to the south of Madagascar are among the most popular regions where blue whales can be found nowadays. Other major parts are the Antarctic Ocean and the Davis Strait.
Early whaling was limited by simple tools and whaling skills. So the damage to whale populations was not great. But with the development of powerful guns and steam-powered boats, whaling advanced. More whales were hunted at a rapid rate. In 1931 alone, 29,649 whales were killed. Humans competed to hunt the big animals. Besides, the number of blue whales is low due to more man’s deep-sea activities.
Fortunately, officials are doing something great about the blue whales. The International Whaling Commission has taken steps to protect these wonderful mittees of experts have been formed to work against whaling.
8. How do blue whales communicate
A. By swimming fast. B. By delivering food. C. By touching each other. D. By sending sound signals.
9. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The habits that blue whales develop. B. The ways that blue whales are hunted.
C. The places where blue whales can be found. D. The reasons why blue whales are endangered.
10. What caused the number of blue whales to drop quickly according to the text
A. Ocean water was polluted. B. Hunting tools were improved.
C. The blue whales suffered from illnesses. D. The blue whales fought against each other.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the officials’ work
A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Unclear. D. Confused.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了蓝鲸的基本情况以及蓝鲸由于遭到大量捕杀已经被列为濒危物种。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“They have a very unique way of communicating with each other by sending low frequency sound waves, which is even higher than the sound produced by a plane.（它们有一种非常独特的交流方式，即发送比飞机发出的声音还高的低频声波。）”可知，蓝鲸是通过发出声音信号进行相互交流的。故选D。
9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段的“The Seas of Canada, North Atlantic Ocean and the seas to the south of Madagascar are among the most popular regions where blue whales can be found nowadays.（如今，加拿大海域、北大西洋和马达加斯加南部海域是蓝鲸最常见的海域。）”可知，本段介绍了蓝鲸所生活的海域。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的“But with the development of powerful guns and steam-powered boats, whaling advanced. More whales were hunted at a rapid rate.（但随着威力强大的大炮和蒸汽动力船的发展，捕鲸业得到了发展。越来越多的鲸鱼被迅速捕杀。）”可知，导致蓝鲸的数量迅速下降的原因是狩猎工具得到了改进。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Fortunately, officials are doing something great about the blue whales. The International Whaling Commission has taken steps to protect these wonderful mittees of experts have been formed to work against whaling.（幸运的是，官员们正在为蓝鲸做一些伟大的事情。国际捕鲸委员会已经采取措施来保护这些奇妙的生物。已经成立了专家委员会来反对捕鲸。）”可推知，作者对官员们是持积极态度的。故选A。
D
Regularly practicing facial “yoga”, or exercises for your facial muscles, may actually make you look younger, early research suggests，
In a small, new study, researchers taught 27 middle-age women (ages 40 to 65) how to perform 32 facial exercises, which included simple actions such as smiling in the cheeks. After this training, the participants performed these exercises at home for 30 minutes a day, every day for eight weeks. On the ninth week of the study, the participants reduced the frequency of their 30-minute exercise routine to every other day (three to four days a week), and continued the exercise for 20 weeks.
The participants also had their photos taken at the beginning and end of the study, and several doctors rated these photos using a standard method for assessing the appearance of aging in the face and neck. The raters, who didn’t know which photos were taken before and which photos were taken after the exercises, also estimated the age of the person in the photo.
After 20 weeks, the participants had better ratings for the fullness of their cheeks, on average, compared with their ratings at the start of the study. In other words, their cheeks looked fuller after their 20-week facial exercise. This change in cheek fullness also made the participants look younger: Raters estimated that the participants looked nearly three years younger after the exercises, compared with before.
However, the findings are preliminary and should be confirmed with a larger study, the researchers said. And many questions remain about exactly which exercises are beneficial and who might benefit from them. “The study involved middle-age, mainly white women, who stayed in the study for 20 weeks, so it’s not known whether the effects seen in the study would apply to men, or to people of other ages or races. It’s also not clear how long people need to perform the exercises in order to see benefits,” lead study author Dr. Murad Alam said.
12. What did the researchers first do in the study
A They trained the participants.
B. They divided the participants into groups.
C. They took photos of the participants.
D. They checked the faces of the participants.
13. What was the participants’ specific change according to the study
A. They looked healthier. B. They got fuller facial outline.
C. They became interested in Yoga. D. They got to smile more frequently.
14. What does the underlined word “confirmed” in the last paragraph mean
A. proved B. questioned C. challenged D. affected
15. What can be inferred from Dr. Murad Alam’s words
A More facial exercises will be performed.
B. Middle-aged women will not be included.
C. Men participants will appear in later studies.
D. 20 weeks is enough to test if an exercise works.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项新研究。研究表明，定期练习面部肌肉运动，即“面部瑜伽”，可能使人看起来更年轻。然而，这项成果需要更大的研究来确认，并需要进一步研究哪些运动是有益的，并针对哪些人群有效。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“In a small, new study, researchers taught 27 middle-age women (ages 40 to 65) how to perform 32 facial exercises, which included simple actions such as smiling in the cheeks. After this training, the participants performed these exercises at home for 30 minutes a day, every day for eight weeks.(在一项小型的新研究中，研究人员教27名中年女性(年龄在40岁到65岁之间)如何进行32种面部运动，其中包括一些简单的动作，比如在脸颊上微笑。训练结束后，参与者每天在家做这些练习30分钟，持续八周)”可知，在研究之前，研究人员教27名中年女性(年龄在40岁到65岁之间)如何进行32种面部运动，即首先对参与者进行面部动作的训练。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“After 20 weeks, the participants had better ratings for the fullness of their cheeks, on average, compared with their ratings at the start of the study. In other words, their cheeks looked fuller after their 20-week facial exercise. (20周后，与研究开始时相比，参与者对脸颊丰满度的平均评分有所提高。换句话说，在20周的面部锻炼后，他们的脸颊看起来更饱满)”可知，经过20周的训练后，参与者的脸颊看起来更饱满，即他们的面部轮廓更丰满。故选B。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词前面的内容“However, the findings are preliminary (然而，这些发现只是初步的)”以及后文中“And many questions remain about exactly which exercises are beneficial and who might benefit from them.(至于哪些运动是有益的，哪些人可能从中受益，还有许多问题有待解决)”可知，当前的研究只是初步的发现，因此对于哪些运动是有益的，哪些人可能从中受益，还有许多问题有待解决，需要进一步证明。故划线词与A选项“proved(被证明)”为同义词。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The study involved middle-age, mainly white women, who stayed in the study for 20 weeks, so it’s not known whether the effects seen in the study would apply to men, or to people of other ages or races. It’s also not clear how long people need to perform the exercises in order to see benefits,(这项研究涉及的是中年女性，主要是白人女性，她们在研究中呆了20周，所以不知道研究中看到的效果是否适用于男性，或者其他年龄或种族的人。目前还不清楚人们需要多长时间才能看到好处)”可推知，根据Dr. Murad Alam话可知，该研究的主要参与对象是中年女性，因此为了证明研究的可信度，男性参与者将在以后的研究中出现。故选C。
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。
Camping is a great way to enjoy nature. You can breathe fresh air, cook over a campfire and sleep under the stars. However, camping also means dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets. ___16___ But there is a way to enjoy the natural world without giving up the comforts at home. It’s called glamping, and interest in it has been growing since 2007.
Glamping, made up of the words glamorous (有魅力的) and camping, is a fairly new word. ___17___ Since around 600 B.C., Nomadic Mongolians have enjoyed the benefits of glamping. Their tents were very comfortable which inspired the design of modern glamping tents.
___18___ One of them is that glamping gives you access to some beautiful places. You don’t have to give up beauty for comfort. Nowadays, glamping can be less expensive than staying in hotel, but you can still enjoy the modern comforts of a hotel.
Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment. ___19___ So, there is less waste, and the area stays beautiful.
No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you. From three Camel Lodge in Mongolia to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Canada, adventure is waiting for you. Sites can include a spa, a swimming pool and dinner under the stars. Activities can include exploring on horseback or camels and sightings of elephants, mountain sheep or tigers. ___20___
A. These are all the benefits and problems camping can bring.
B. But it describes an activity people have been doing for ages.
C. You can also help with protecting the environment of the place.
D. These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping.
E. A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world.
F. There are many reasons why you should consider glamping for your next vacation.
G. Glampsites often use environmentally-friendly materials and avoid using much plastic.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. F 19. G 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了豪华野营的由来，以及选择参加豪华野营的原因。
【16题详解】
空前“However, camping also means dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets.(然而，露营也意味着要对付虫子、恶劣的天气，以及厕所很少（如果有的话）。)”说明了露营会遇到的一些麻烦事，空格处应该说这些麻烦会带来什么后果，D选项“These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping.(这些麻烦会使人们打消露营的念头。)”中的These troubles指代前句中野营中的各种各样的麻烦，说明了这些麻烦会使人打消野营的念头，是那些麻烦所带来的不好的后果，因此D选项承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
空前“Glamping, made up of the words glamorous (有魅力的) and camping, is a fairly new word.(Glamping是一个相当新的单词，由glamorous和camping这两个单词组成。)”说明了Glamping是由两个单词组成的，空格处应该再继续说明什么是Glamping，B选项“But it describes an activity people have been doing for ages.(但它描述的是一种人们已经做了很多年的活动。)”说明它描述的是人们已经做了很多年的活动，和前面的new word形成对比，But表转折，其中的it指代的是前面的Glamping，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选B。
【18题详解】
下一段的“Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment.(去豪华野营的另一个原因是它对环境有好处。)”说明要去豪华露营的另一个原因，因此本空所在的一段应该是讲的是要去豪华露营的原因，空格处应该引出下面的原因，可能会说去豪华露营有很多原因，F选项“There are many reasons why you should consider glamping for your next vacation.(有很多理由可以让你考虑下一个假期去豪华野营。)”说明了有很多考虑豪华露营的原因，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选F。
【19题详解】
空前“Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment.(去豪华野营的另一个原因是它对环境有好处。)”，空后“So, there is less waste, and the area stays beautiful.(因此，垃圾更少，而且该地区保持美丽。)”都是说的是豪华露营是环保的，空格处也应该是关于这一点的，G选项“Glampsites often use environmentally-friendly materials and avoid using much plastic.(Glampsites通常使用环保材料，避免使用大量塑料。)”说明了Glampsites用的环保材料，是环保的，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
【20题详解】
空前“No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you. From three Camel Lodge in Mongolia to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Canada, adventure is waiting for you. Sites can include a spa, a swimming pool and dinner under the stars. Activities can include exploring on horseback or camels and sightings of elephants, mountain sheep or tigers.(无论你想要什么样的体验，都有适合你的豪华酒店。从蒙古的三骆驼旅馆到加拿大的克莱奥特荒野度假村，冒险在等着你。住宿设施包括水疗中心、游泳池和星空下的晚餐。活动包括骑马或骑骆驼探险，观赏大象、山羊或老虎。)”说明了这个世界上有很多豪华露营的地方，E选项“A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world.(世界各地都有各种各样的豪华野营体验。)”说明了世界上有很多豪华露营的地方，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
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。
On December 20, in Newdale, a series of huge waves caused by an undersea Earthquake raced across the ocean near Goldshore. Worse still, it ___21___ thousands of deaths. Goldshore Beach was the only local beach to ___22___ the disaster without any loss of life. A 10-year-old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape danger with her ___23___ of tsunamis.
The day began like any other on Goldshore Beach. People were walking, running or simply sitting on the sandy beach, ___24___ the warm sea air and enjoying the soft ___25___ that brushed their hair. Sabrina was one of the happy tourists until she noticed something ___26___ . “The water was like the bubbles (气泡) on the top of a beer,” she later explained. “It wasn’t ___27___. I mean it wasn’t going in and then out as usual. It just kept coming in and in and in.” It struck her that these were the ___28___ of an upcoming tsunami, which Sabrina had just learnt about in a geography lesson.
Sabrina was ___29___, but she soon calmed herself down. She warned her parents of the ____30____, though at first they thought she was just ____31____. However, Sabrina was certain that a terrible disaster was ____32____ and kept asking her parents to talk to a safety officer. To her great relief, the officer ____33____ realized the coming danger. Soon, all the people on the beach was rapidly ____34____ just before the huge waves ____35____ into the coast.
21.
A. caused B. trapped C. affected D. suffered
22.
A. bury B. survive C. challenge D. quit
23.
A. knowledge B. impression C. strength D. detail
24.
A. making up B. breathing in C. focusing on D. checking out
25.
A. wind B. sunshine C. whistle D. wave
26.
A. dead B. powerful C. strange D. attractive
27.
A. narrow B. adventurous C. clean D. calm
28.
A. signs B. damages C. types D. results
29.
A. awkward B. confused C. annoyed D. frightened
30.
A. stress B. development C. danger D. credit
31.
A. cheating B. debating C. helping D. joking
32.
A. under control B. in sight C. on its way D. on schedule
33.
A. actually B. anxiously C. quickly D. curiously
34.
A escaped B. seen C. recognized D. cleared
35.
A. slid B. crashed C. divided D. tapped
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了小女孩Sabrina Andron用自己的海啸知识帮助100多人逃离危险的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：更糟糕的是，它导致数千人死亡。A. caused导致 ；B. trapped被困；C. affected影响；D. suffered遭受。根据上文“a series of huge waves”和下文“thousands of deaths”可推知，海啸导致数千人死亡。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：金岸海滩是当地唯一没有人员伤亡的海滩。A. bury埋葬；B. survive幸存；C. challenge挑战；D. quit退出。根据下文“without any loss of life”可知，Goldshore海滩的游客在灾难中幸存。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：10岁的女孩Sabrina Andron用她的海啸知识帮助了大约100人逃离危险。A. knowledge知识；B. impression印象；C. strength力量；D. detail细节。根据下文“It struck her that these were the____8____of an upcoming tsunami, which Sabrina had just learnt about in a geography lesson.”可知，Sabrina Andron用她学到的海啸知识帮助了大约100人逃离危险。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：人们在沙滩上散步、跑步，或者只是坐在沙滩上，呼吸着温暖的海风，享受着轻柔的微风拂过他们的头发。A. making up编造；B. breathing in呼吸；C. focusing on专注于；D. checking out结账离开。根据下文“the warm sea air”可知，人们在沙滩上呼吸着温暖的海风。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. wind风；B. sunshine阳光；C. whistle口哨；D. wave波浪。根据下文“that brushed their hair.”可知，沙滩上轻柔的微风吹拂着头发。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Sabrina是其中一个快乐的游客，直到她注意到一些奇怪的事情。A. dead死的；B. powerful强大的；C. strange奇怪的；D. attractive有吸引力的。根据下文““The water was like the bubbles (气泡) on the top of a beer,” she later explained. “It wasn’t ____7____ . I mean it wasn’t going in and then out as usual. It just kept coming in and in and in.””可知，Sabrina在海滩上注意到一些奇怪的事情。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它并不平静。A. narrow狭窄的；B. adventurous冒险的；C. clean干净的；D. calm平静的。根据上文“The water was like the bubbles (气泡) on the top of a beer”和下文“It just kept coming in and in and in.”可知，泡沫不断涌出，说明海水并不平静。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她突然意识到，这些都是即将到来的海啸的迹象，这是Sabrina刚刚在地理课上学到的。A. signs迹象；B. damages损害；C. types类型；D. results结果。根据上文“It just kept coming in and in and in.”和下文“an upcoming tsunami, which Sabrina had just learnt about in a Geography lesson.”可推知，Sabrina意识到奇怪的事情是海啸即将到来的迹象。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Sabrina很害怕，但很快就镇定了下来。A. awkward笨拙的；B. confused困惑的；C. annoyed恼怒的；D. frightened害怕的。根据下文“but she soon kept her head.”可知，上下文有转折关系，说明Sabrina开始感到很害怕，但很快镇定了下来。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她警告她的父母有危险，虽然起初他们以为她只是在开玩笑。A. stress压力；B. development发展；C. danger危险；D. credit信用。根据上文“warned her parents”可知，Sabrina警告父母海啸来临的危险。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. cheating欺骗；B. debating辩论；C. helping帮助；D. joking开玩笑。根据下文“However, Sabrina was certain that a terrible disaster was ____12____ and kept asking her parents to talk to a safety officer.”可推知，父母以为Sabrina是开玩笑，所以Sabrina才会不断要求她的父母与安全官员谈谈。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：然而，Sabrina确信一场可怕的灾难即将来临，并不断要求她的父母与安全官员谈谈。A. under control在控制之下；B. in sight在视线范围内；C. on its way即将发生；D. on schedule按计划。根据下文“kept asking her parents to talk to a safety officer.”和“To her great relief, the officer ___13___ realized the coming danger.”可推知，Sabrina确信海啸即将来临，所以坚持父母与安全官员谈谈。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：令她大为宽慰的是，这个官员立刻意识到即将来临的危险。A. actually实际上；B. anxiously焦虑地；C. quickly迅速地；D. curiously好奇地。根据上文“To her great relief”可知，安全官员立刻意识到危险，赞同她的说法，所以Sabrina感到宽慰。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，就在巨浪冲击海岸之前，海滩上所有的人都被迅速疏散了。A. escaped逃跑；B. seen看见；C. recognized认出；D. cleared清空。根据上文“To her great relief, the officer ___13___ realized the coming danger.”和常识可知，知道了海啸即将来临，会尽快清空海滩上的人们。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. slid滑行；B. crashed猛撞；C. divided分开；D. tapped轻敲。根据上文“the huge waves”可知，海啸造成的巨浪会撞击海岸。故选B。
第二节语法填空(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。
With more and more children being overweight, we need to find ____36____(create) ways to encourage them to develop healthy habits. How do you inspire teens to lose weight
Overweight teens bear a heavy burden. Being overweight affects their ____37____(popular), self-esteem, ability to make friends — everything important to a teenager. Bruce, son of dietitian Anne, describes his anxiety about being overweight. He was worried about ____38____ clothes made him look fat. When he finally lost weight, he felt that a huge burden ____39____(lift).
At her STAR (Service for At-Risk Teens) Clinic, Anne finds that overweight kids are at risk for depression, poor self-image, and lack of friendship. Teens can’t succeed at weight loss alone. They need helpful parents, who create healthy home environments and serve ____40____ good role models. When parents succeed at weight loss, their children are more likely ____41____(succeed) as well.
She suggests ____42____(turn) off the television and limiting computer time. Studies show kids spending hours in front of screens are more inactive and that they have a strong tendency to be snacking ____43____(mindless) while sitting.
She also says parents may need some additional guidance to help overweight teens get to the stage ____44____ they are ready to lose weight. Health care professionals can provide valuable _____45_____(suggest) that teens will listen to, as well as support for both parents and teens.
【答案】36. creative
37. popularity
38. that 39. lifted
40. as 41. to succeed
42. turning
43. mindlessly
44. where 45. suggestions
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章通过实例给父母建议如何鼓励青少年减肥。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：随着越来越多的孩子超重，我们需要找到创造性的方法来鼓励他们养成健康的习惯。修饰名词ways应用其形容词。故填creative。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：超重会影响他们的受欢迎程度、自尊心、交友能力——这些对青少年来说都很重要。物主代词their限定名词，应用名词popularity(不可数)作宾语。故填popularity。
【38题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：他担心衣服使他看起来很胖。分析可知，此处引导宾语从句，从句中意义完整，故用没有实际意义的that引导。故填that。
【39题详解】
考查时态。句意：当他终于减肥时，他觉得一个巨大的负担消失了。根据前文felt可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时。动词lift“消散，消失”是不及物动词，不用被动语态，应用过去式作谓语，故填lifted。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：他们需要有帮助的父母，父母要创造健康的家庭环境，并成为好榜样。serve as“充当，成为”是固定搭配，符合句意。故填as。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当父母减肥成功时，他们的孩子也更有可能成功。be likely to do sth“有可能做某事”是固定句型。故填to succeed。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：她建议关掉电视，限制电脑时间。动词suggest后应用动名词作宾语。故填turning。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：研究表明，在屏幕前呆上几个小时的孩子更不活跃，而且他们坐着的时候更容易无意识地吃零食。修饰动词snacking用副词。故填mindlessly。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：她还说，父母可能需要一些额外的指导来帮助超重的青少年达到他们准备减肥的阶段。此处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为stage，从句中结构完整，应用关系副词where引导从句，作地点状语。故填where。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：卫生保健专业人员可以提供青少年愿意听取的有价值的建议，以及对父母和青少年的支持。动词provide后应用其名词suggestion作宾语，suggestion为可数名词，零冠词复数表泛指。故填suggestions。
第四部分 写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华同学, 请你阅读下方邮件并回复。
注意: 词数100词左右。
Dear Li Hua, Congratulations! I’m extremely excited and proud to hear that you have been chosen as the Excellent Student Journalist(记者). I really admire your talent. And I would appreciate it, if you could share how you develop your writing skills gradually and become an excellent journalist. Yours, Jonason
Dear Jonason,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jonason,
I’m pleased to hear from you and I appreciate your sincere congratulations. It is with the greatest pleasure that I share my experience with you.
It has been an amazing journey and a very rewarding experience to develop writing skills to become a journalist. In primary school, my favorite hobby was creative writing and to this day I still love writing. Most of the time I try one way or another to seek out interesting details about my life and go from there. Having the chance to write and publish articles every so often has helped me develop my writing skills. Most importantly, I couldn’t have achieved all this without the support of my teacher and my parents.
Hope everything goes well!
Your friend,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的建议信。要求考生给好友写信，分享自己如何逐渐提高写作技巧并成为一名优秀记者的经历。
【详解】1.词汇积累
真诚的：sincere→ genius
乐趣：pleasure → joy/happiness
令人惊讶的：amazing → surprising/remarkable
机会：chance→ opportunity
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In primary school, my favorite hobby was creative writing and to this day I still love writing.
拓展句：In primary school, my favorite hobby was creative writing which to this day I still love.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It is with the greatest pleasure that I share my experience with you.（运用了强调句型：it is+被强调部分+that...）
【高分句型2】Most importantly, I couldn’t have achieved all this without the support of my teacher and my parents.（运用了虚拟语气）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Whether we notice it or not, our child is a little reflection of ourselves. They grow up looking more and more like us. They even have similar personalities and hobbies. And in some cases, the standard of choosing a good friend.
One day, my 10-year-old Jane said, “Mom, I made a new friend at school today. Can she come over tomorrow ” Her words made me extremely happy because Jane was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell.
“Sure, honey, that sounds great.” I said, thinking back to my own childhood best friend, Susan. We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights, New York. We met at the age of 10, too. Like my daughter. I was shy and had trouble making friends. But Susan drew me out. She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile. Thanks to Susan. I was happy every day.
In senior high school, Susan went on a trip to Florida. This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days. “I’ll be back soon and I will write to you as soon as I arrive.” she told me. But I didn’t get her phone call nor receive any mail from her. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey, making my hope of seeing Susan impossible.
Whenever I thought of him, tears came into my eyes.
The next day Jane brought her new friend home. “Hi, Mrs. Smith.” the little girl said. Her hair was so shiny and black and she gave me a big smile. “My name is Jo. My mom will pick me up 2 hours later.”
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。
Paragraph1:
I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar.
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Paragraph 2:
Two hours passed really quickly, and there was a knock on the door.
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【答案】I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar. But I was sure that I had never met Jo before. She told me that her family just moved from Los Angeles, which puzzled me even more because I had never been to Los Angeles and we had no relatives living in Los Angeles, either. I convinced myself that it was only my imagination. The two girls got on very well and they giggled from time to time. I watched them play and felt so happy for my daughter from the bottom of my heart.
Two hours passed really quickly, and there was a knock on the door. It was Jo’s mom coming to pick her up later that afternoon. On seeing her face, I was shocked. “Judy!” she cried. “It’s me, Susan!” We embraced each other. It turned out that her father’s company sent his father to Los Angeles before they settled in Florida. She tried calling me later but we had moved. The two little girls were happy to see their mothers became good friends at once before we told them our story, with happy tears rolling down our cheeks.
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇读后续写作文。
【详解】通过阅读所给文章可知，作者的女儿Jane想要邀请自己的朋友来家里，这让作者想起了自己童年时的好朋友Susan，回忆了当初和Susan相处的事情，后来因为作者搬家就没能再和Susan见面。第二天Jane把新朋友带回家，小女孩说自己叫Jo，她妈妈两个小时后来接她。
续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：我很困惑，因为我女儿的新朋友看起来很面熟。所以后文应该是讲述作者对于觉得Jo面熟的困惑，以及看到Jo和Jane两个女孩相处得很好，作者从心底里为女儿感到高兴。
第二段开头是：两个小时过得真快，有人敲门。本段应该写Jo的妈妈来接Jo，作者发现正是Susan，Susan曾经联系过作者，但作者一家已经搬走了。两个小女孩也很为他们高兴，Susan和作者都留下了快乐的泪水。
最后还要注意所续写短文的词数应为150左右。
【点睛】本文描写详略得当，使用了高级词汇和高级句子。如：puzzle sb.；convince oneself that；imagination；get on very well；turn out等高级词汇；She told me that her family just moved from Los Angeles, which puzzled me even more because I had never been to Los Angeles and we had no relatives living in Los Angeles, either.运用宾语从句和非限制性定语从句；The two little girls were happy to see their mothers became good friends at once before we told them our story, with happy tears rolling down our cheeks.运用时间状语从句等高级句式。
听力答案：1-5 CBACA 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 ABABC 16-20 BCCAB
