南昌十九中2023~2024学年上学期高二期末考试
英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，共20题，每题1.5分，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选择项中选择出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the film probably start
A. At 11:45. B. At 12:00. C. At 12:45.
2. What did the woman buy her husband for Christmas
A. A watch B. A book. C. A case for coin collection.
3. Where did the man know his flight had been canceled
A. At the meeting. B. At the airport. C. At the international fair.
4. Why can’t the woman contact the man
A. His phone is out of order.
B. He just had a long phone conversation.
C. The connection on the phone line is poor.
5. What is the man doing
A. Reading a book. B. Taking an exam. C. Having a class.
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，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 are the speakers talking about
A. When to start the party.
B. Who will be in charge of the party.
C. How to choose music for the party.
7. What is the woman going to do
A. Help to prepare for the party.
B Tell the man a phone number.
C. Ask Sonia for some information.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman want to do tomorrow
A. Get off work earlier.
B. Repair the water heater.
C. Buy something on sale.
9. How does the man feel now
A. Tired. B. Excited. C. Disappointed.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the woman feel about the man’s new computer
A. Envious. B. Amazed. C. Interested.
11. What can we learn about the man
A. He bought a computer for the woman a year ago.
B. He always buys expensive computers.
C. He pays much attention to products in high technology.
12. What does the woman use her computer for
A. Watching TV. B. E-mailing. C. Chatting online.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and waiter.
B. Customer and waiter.
C. Guest and hotel receptionist.
14. What does the woman think of the man’s work
A. Good. B. Awful. C. Just so-so.
15. Why should the man clear the plates as soon as possible
A. To give people dessert.
B. To let people have some space.
C. To welcome the following customers
16. What should the man do while walking around
A. Smile at customers.
B. Take away empty glasses.
C. Fill the water glasses quietly.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who organizes the Winter Festival
A. A team of volunteers.
B. The government.
C. A group of businessmen.
18. What is special about the art exhibition
A. It will be held in a school.
B. There are three opening nights.
C. The painters of the pictures are local students.
19. What will be held in the Main Exhibition Hall
A. An art exhibition.
B. A music talent show.
C. A fancy-dress party.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To raise money for the festival.
B. To inform people of the festival.
C. To show some of the musical talents.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life If yes, don't care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you'll make it!
Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)
Place: Manchester
Hours: Part Time
We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!
Role:
You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.
Skills and Experience Required:
You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you'll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.
1. The purpose of the text is to ______ .
A. leave a note B. send an invitation
C. present a document D. carry an advertisement
2. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean
A. You'll make others' lives more meaningful with this job.
B. You'll arrive home just in time from this job.
C. You'll earn a good salary from this job.
D. You'll succeed in getting this job.
3. The volunteers' primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ______.
A to get some financial support
B. to properly protect themselves
C. to learn some new living skills
D. to realize their own importance
B
Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.
Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.
Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.
Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.
Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.
4. According to the passage, sharing bread______.
A. indicates a lack of food
B. can help to develop unity
C. is a custom unique to rural areas
D. has its roots in birthday celebrations
5. What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year
A. Trust. B. Success.
C. Health. D. Togetherness.
6. The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______.
A. using examples B. making comparisons
C. analyzing causes D. describing processes
7. What is the passage mainly about
A. The custom of sharing food.
B. The specific meaning of food.
C. The role of food in ceremonies.
D. The importance of food in culture.
C
It was about seven years ago. I just picked up my three year old daughter from the nursery. I was weighed down with shopping bags, and with my daughter’s things. We arrived at a pedestrian crossing and she pressed the button. In the distance, I heard alarms, told my daughter to wait and watched a police car approaching.
Little did I know, as the_green_man flashed, that my daughter had begun to run into the road. I watched the police car speed toward us—that’s when you sounded your horn and waved wildly to me. My daughter was about a meter from the path of the police car, hidden from their view by your car.
I screamed her name and ran toward her. She stopped and was shocked by the rush of the police car as it sped past. She wondered why you had blown your horn, asking, “Mom, why was that woman so rude？” not realizing you had saved her life.
She wondered why I picked her up and burst into tears. My legs gave way as I reached the other side of the road. I should have followed my “wait” with a hand on her shoulder, or an explanation of why we were ignoring the green man this time, especially as I had in effect conditioned her to cross the road at the sight of the green flash.
I beat myself up for months, and still do, with flashbacks and horrible assumptions about what might have been. But for your sounding your horn, seeing what I hadn’t seen, I would have been left a mother on the other side of the road, totally broken. I apologize for putting you in that position—I can imagine that it upset you, too. You saved her life and I am so grateful.
8. What does the underlined part “the green man” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. A pedestrian. B. A policeman.
C. A traffic sign. D. A button.
9. Why did the woman sound her horn
A. To stop the police car.
B. To show her impatience.
C. To greet passing pedestrians.
D. To draw the mother’s attention.
10. What can we infer from the incident
A. The mother didn’t regret what had happened.
B. The daughter didn’t follow the traffic rules.
C. The woman responded quickly and properly.
D The police drove beyond the speed limit.
11. How did the mother feel when taking hold of her daughter
A. Angry and shocked. B. Scared but relieved.
C. Guilty and confused. D. Grateful but sad.
D
“While extroverts (性格外向者) often make great first impressions with their outgoing manner and lively personalities in interviews, that value and reputation at work diminish (削减) over time.” says Corinne Bender, an associate professor of management.
“Extroverts disappoint us over time when they’re part of a team,” Bender says. “On a team you’re expected to work hard and contribute a lot. But they’re often poor listeners, and they don’t cooperate.”
“On the other hand, introverts (性格内向者) work hard on a team because they care what others think of them. They don’t want to be seen as not pulling their weight or contributing 100%,” Bender says.
So while companies may be attracted to hiring extroverts because they impress managers greatly in job interviews, bosses also may want to consider whether the extrovert they are considering will be a valuable team player, Bender says.
Amy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins, two writers, agree and say managers should recognize the strengths of introverted employees, such as their ability to put themselves in others’ shoes.
“These team members are often easygoing, which can make them exceptional mentors (良师益友) to more junior staff or particularly good sounding boards when you interact with them in one-on-one situations,” Su says.
“Managers must try to help introverts find their voice,” Wilkins says. “Help them see that speaking up is not about self-promotion or being in conflict but rather about offering the team key insights, making better decisions or increasing the efficiency for all.”
What about those extroverts who never seem to be at a loss for words Should managers cut them off Managers definitely should weigh in on how an extrovert is affecting others. Wilkins suggests saying something in private to make adjustments.
12. What do we know about outgoing people according to Bender
A. They are often good listeners.
B. They tend to perform well in interviews.
C. They often make great contributions.
D. They are often good at cooperating.
13. Which can best replace the underlined part “pulling their weight” in Paragraph 3
A. Doing their full share of work.
B. Making good choices.
C. Trusting others.
D. Trying to share their thoughts.
14. What is Su’s attitude towards Bendersky’s words
A. Critical. B. Approving. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
15. What does Wilkins advise managers to do
A. Promote more introverts.
B. Learn to work more efficiently.
C. Avoid conflict among employees.
D. Encourage introverts to speak up.
第二节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中存两项为多余选项。
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项（选项中有两项为多余选项），并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
How to get motivation for study
Do you need motivation for doing your homework ____16____
Get Perspective
When you consider homework a drag, it might help to think about the reason why you do it. The work you do now really is important, even though it’s probably hard to see sometimes.___17___You see, you may not believe that you’ll need your algebra (代数) skills later in life, but algebra sets the stage for understanding principles of science, economics, and business.
___18___
Most students have a special talent in one particular area, so they enjoy doing homework in that topic. Just pick one area you love and become the self-appointed expert in your school. Get a serious attitude! Think of yourself as the best at that topic, and then make it a reality. Once you do so, you will gain “confidence” in yourself and enjoy doing homework.
Get Competitive!
If you think you’re at a disadvantage to other students, you can turn things around by getting a competitive attitude.___19___Try to surprise everyone, including the teacher, by doing outstanding work.
Get Your Eye on the Prize!
If you get bored thinking about homework, you may need to focus on setting and reaching goals. For instance, if you are having trouble getting started on a big science project, then divide your project into steps and reward yourself each time you finish a step successfully.___20___
A. Get an Attitude
B Get Confidence
C. Algebra is not easy for everyone to learn, but it is very useful.
D. In fact, it is real work that will form the foundation for your future.
E. If you feel like homework is pointless, you may find inspiration in the following tips.
F. Think of every project as a challenge and start to do your assignment better than anybody else.
G. Just focus your eye on the prize and try to make it happen, which will help achieve your dream.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
One of the easiest things in the world is to become a fault-finder. However, life can be great when you are not busy finding fault with it.
Several years ago I ____21____ a letter from seventeen-year-old Kerry, who described herself as a world-class fault-finder, almost always ____22____ by things. People were always doing things that annoyed her, and ____23____ was ever good enough. She was highly self-critical and also found fault with her friends. She became a really boring person.
Unfortunately, it took a horrible accident to change her ____24____. Her best friend was seriously hurt in a car crash. What made it almost impossible to deal with was that the day before the ____25____, Kerry had visited her friend and had spent the whole time criticizing her ____26____ of boyfriends, the way she was living, the way she related to her mother, and various other things she felt she needed to ____27____. It wasn’t until her friend was badly hurt ____28____ Kerry became ____29____ her habit of finding fault. Very quickly, she learned to appreciate life rather than to judge everything so harshly. She was able to transfer her new wisdom to other parts of her _____30_____ as well.
Perhaps most of us aren’t extreme at fault-finding, _____31_____ when we’re honest, we can be sharply _____32_____ of the world. I’m not suggesting you _____33_____ problems, or that you pretend things are _____34_____ than they are, but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are—at least most of the time, and especially when it’s not a really big deal.
Train yourself to “bite your tongue”, and with a little _____35_____, you’ll get really good at letting things go. And when you do, you’ll get back your enthusiasm and love for life.
21. A. answered B. received C. expected D. rejected
22. A. threatened B. interrupted C. spoiled D. bothered
23. A. nothing B. everything C. something D. anything
24 A. measure B. plan C. attitude D. explanation
25. A. occasion B. accident C. event D. adventure
26. A. memory B. notice C. choice D. evidence
27. A. hear B. contribute C. admit D. express
28. A. what B. when C. where D. that
29. A. afraid of B. aware of C. curious about D. confused about
30. A. life B. family C. career D. education
31. A. so B. or C. for D. but
32. A. proud B. sure C. critical D. hopeful
33. A. face B. create C. ignore D. solve
34. A. rarer B. worse C. stranger D. better
35. A. pity B. speech C. rest D. practice
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。
Two disabled Chinese citizens who have planted trees ____36____(voluntary) in Northern China have been voted (投票) by Chinese citizens as their inspiring heroes.
The vote ____37____(organize) by Xinhua News Agency since 2011 to inspire moral strength in the public by highlighting the good deeds of ordinary people. The event is the first of its kind ____38____(find) heroes among grassroots people.
Jia Wenqi and Jia Haixia, both of ____39____ are aged over 50, have arm and sight disabilities. Disabled ____40____ they are, they have planted over 10,000 trees in Jingxing County over the past 13 years, preventing their village from flooding and improving the environmental surroundings.
“I am his hands; he is my eyes,” says Haixia. “We are good partners.”
Fully ____41____(devote) to protecting the environment, they have turned the wasteland into a green one, which attracts ____42____ large number of birds. ____43____(plant) trees has become an important part of their life.
Despite their disabilities, they form a great team that makes a huge _____44_____(different). They deserve to be called heroes _____45_____ their unusual effort and amazing deed!
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
46. 自从进入高中以来，你感到学习的任务增加了，而且学习的压力也更大了。请你结合以下要点写篇英语短文，谈谈如何正确面对和释放压力。
要点包括：
1. 以正确的态度对待压力；
2. 通过与人沟通交谈等来释放压力；
3. 积极参加体育活动来释放压力。
要求：
1. 80词左右；
2. 题目自拟；
3. 内容包括以上要点。
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第二节 读后续写(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，续写的词数应为 150 左右
Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. l knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. She was ready for me. “No Santa Claus!” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad.”
“Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”
“Go where, Grandma ” l asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store. the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money.” she said, “and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.
l was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class.
Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. l knew that because he never went out for recess(休息) during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I fingered the ten dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.
“Is this a Christmas present for someone ” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down. “Yes.”
The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.
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。
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper.
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Grandma and I waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________南昌十九中2023~2024学年上学期高二期末考试
英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，共20题，每题1.5分，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选择项中选择出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the film probably start
A At 11:45. B. At 12:00. C. At 12:45.
2. What did the woman buy her husband for Christmas
A. A watch B. A book. C. A case for coin collection.
3. Where did the man know his flight had been canceled
A. At the meeting. B. At the airport. C. At the international fair.
4. Why can’t the woman contact the man
A. His phone is out of order.
B. He just had a long phone conversation.
C. The connection on the phone line is poor.
5. What is the man doing
A. Reading a book. B. Taking an exam. C. Having a class.
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，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 are the speakers talking about
A. When to start the party.
B. Who will be in charge of the party.
C. How to choose music for the party.
7. What is the woman going to do
A. Help to prepare for the party.
B. Tell the man a phone number.
C. Ask Sonia for some information.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman want to do tomorrow
A. Get off work earlier.
B. Repair the water heater.
C. Buy something on sale.
9. How does the man feel now
A. Tired. B. Excited. C. Disappointed.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the woman feel about the man’s new computer
A. Envious. B. Amazed. C. Interested.
11. What can we learn about the man
A. He bought a computer for the woman a year ago.
B. He always buys expensive computers.
C. He pays much attention to products in high technology.
12. What does the woman use her computer for
A Watching TV. B. E-mailing. C. Chatting online.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and waiter.
B. Customer and waiter.
C. Guest and hotel receptionist.
14. What does the woman think of the man’s work
A. Good. B. Awful. C. Just so-so.
15. Why should the man clear the plates as soon as possible
A. To give people dessert.
B. To let people have some space.
C. To welcome the following customers
16. What should the man do while walking around
A. Smile at customers.
B. Take away empty glasses.
C. Fill the water glasses quietly.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who organizes the Winter Festival
A. A team of volunteers.
B. The government.
C. A group of businessmen.
18. What is special about the art exhibition
A. It will be held in a school.
B. There are three opening nights.
C. The painters of the pictures are local students.
19. What will be held in the Main Exhibition Hall
A. An art exhibition.
B. A music talent show.
C. A fancy-dress party.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To raise money for the festival.
B. To inform people of the festival.
C. To show some of the musical talents.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life If yes, don't care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you'll make it!
Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)
Place: Manchester
Hours: Part Time
We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!
Role:
You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.
Skills and Experience Required:
You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you'll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.
1. The purpose of the text is to ______ .
A. leave a note B. send an invitation
C. present a document D. carry an advertisement
2. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean
A. You'll make others' lives more meaningful with this job.
B. You'll arrive home just in time from this job.
C. You'll earn a good salary from this job.
D. You'll succeed in getting this job.
3. The volunteers' primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ______.
A. to get some financial support
B. to properly protect themselves
C. to learn some new living skills
D. to realize their own importance
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一则招聘志愿者的广告，详细说明了对志愿者的要求以及这项公益活动的目的。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段的句子“If yes, don't care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you'll make it!（如果是，不要在意性别或年龄!快来加入我们吧，你会成功的!）”以及下文的“We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!（我们现在正在寻找志愿者，帮助有学习障碍的人过上积极的生活!只剩下4天了。不要错过伸出你温暖的手去帮助别人的机会!）”可知，本文实际上是一则招聘志愿者的广告。故选D项。
【2题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文中句子“We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives!（我们现在正在寻找志愿者，帮助有学习障碍的人过上积极的生活!）”可知，作者在招募志愿者帮助那些学习能力有问题的人。那么本句Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life 中的make a difference就是指对别人的生活有影响，有意义。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中句子“But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued（但你最关心的是让他们知道他们是有价值的）”.可知，你最基础的想法是让这些学习能力有欠缺的人意识到他们是有价值的。也就是说让他们认识到自己的重要性。故选D项。
B
Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.
Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.
Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.
Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.
Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.
4. According to the passage, sharing bread______.
A. indicates a lack of food
B. can help to develop unity
C. is a custom unique to rural areas
D. has its roots in birthday celebrations
5. What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year
A. Trust. B. Success.
C. Health. D. Togetherness.
6. The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______.
A. using examples B. making comparisons
C. analyzing causes D. describing processes
7. What is the passage mainly about
A. The custom of sharing food.
B. The specific meaning of food.
C. The role of food in ceremonies.
D. The importance of food in culture.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是食物和文化的关系。不同的文化包含着不同的饮食传统和庆祝方式。食物通过两种基本的方式在扮演着沟通的角色。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust.可知，分享面包或其他食物是人类共同的传统，可以促进团结和增加信任。所以分享食物可以促进团结。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year...可知，一枚硬币放入蛋糕,这预示着在新一年里取得成功。所以硬币预示着来年的成功。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段“Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita.”可知，食物在许多新年庆祝活动中也扮演着重要的角色。在美国南部，一块块的玉米面包代表着新的一年的繁荣昌盛。在希腊，人们分享一种叫做vasilopita的特殊蛋糕。所以作者主要使用了举例的方法来解释食物在庆祝中的角色。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是“Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world. ”可知，营养是生命所必需的，所以食物是世界各地不同文化的重要组成部分也就不足为奇了。所以这篇文章主要讲了食物在文化中的重要性。故选D。
C
It was about seven years ago. I just picked up my three year old daughter from the nursery. I was weighed down with shopping bags, and with my daughter’s things. We arrived at a pedestrian crossing and she pressed the button. In the distance, I heard alarms, told my daughter to wait and watched a police car approaching.
Little did I know, as the_green_man flashed, that my daughter had begun to run into the road. I watched the police car speed toward us—that’s when you sounded your horn and waved wildly to me. My daughter was about a meter from the path of the police car, hidden from their view by your car.
I screamed her name and ran toward her. She stopped and was shocked by the rush of the police car as it sped past. She wondered why you had blown your horn, asking, “Mom, why was that woman so rude？” not realizing you had saved her life.
She wondered why I picked her up and burst into tears. My legs gave way as I reached the other side of the road. I should have followed my “wait” with a hand on her shoulder, or an explanation of why we were ignoring the green man this time, especially as I had in effect conditioned her to cross the road at the sight of the green flash.
I beat myself up for months, and still do, with flashbacks and horrible assumptions about what might have been. But for your sounding your horn, seeing what I hadn’t seen, I would have been left a mother on the other side of the road, totally broken. I apologize for putting you in that position—I can imagine that it upset you, too. You saved her life and I am so grateful.
8. What does the underlined part “the green man” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. A pedestrian. B. A policeman.
C. A traffic sign. D. A button.
9. Why did the woman sound her horn
A. To stop the police car.
B. To show her impatience.
C. To greet passing pedestrians.
D. To draw the mother’s attention.
10. What can we infer from the incident
A. The mother didn’t regret what had happened.
B. The daughter didn’t follow the traffic rules.
C. The woman responded quickly and properly.
D. The police drove beyond the speed limit.
11. How did the mother feel when taking hold of her daughter
A. Angry and shocked. B. Scared but relieved.
C. Guilty and confused. D. Grateful but sad.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。作者带女儿过马路时，在路旁等绿灯时，女儿忽然冲到了马路上，幸亏一位女士按喇叭提醒，才挽救了女儿的生命。这件事让作者至今难忘，心中充满感激。
8题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句“Little did I know, as the_green_man flashed, that my daughter had begun to run into the road.”并结合常识可知，此处表示看到绿灯亮之后，“我”的女儿跑到了马路上；据此可推知，画线部分指代一种交通标志，故C项正确。A项意为“一个行人”，B项意为“一个警察”，D项意为“一个按钮”，都与语境不符。 故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第二、三句“I watched the police car speed toward us—that’s when you sounded your horn and waved wildly to me. My daughter was about a meter from the path of the police car, hidden from their view by your car.”可知，“我”看到警车向我疾驰而来，这时你按响了喇叭，疯狂地向“我”挥手。“我”女儿离警车的车道大约一米远，你的车挡住了他们的视线。据此可推知，那位女士按响喇叭是为了引起这位母亲的注意，提醒她注意她女儿的安全，故D项正确。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的内容可知，当看到小女孩面临危险时，那位女士按响喇叭，并疯狂地向小女孩的母亲挥手；并结合第三段第一、二句“I screamed her name and ran toward her. She stopped and was shocked by the rush of the police car as it sped past.”可知，警车疾驰而过，“我”的女儿安然无恙；据此可推知，那位女士反应快速、正确，挽救了小女孩的生命，故C项正确。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段第一、二句“She wondered why I picked her up and burst into tears. My legs gave way as I reached the other side of the road.”可知，女儿不知道“我”为什么把她抱起来并突然大哭；当“我”走到路的另一边时，“我”的腿软了；结合上文可知，一位女士的提醒使“我”的女儿避免了车祸；据此可推知，抓住女儿时，这位母亲既害怕，又感到宽慰，故B项正确。
D
“While extroverts (性格外向者) often make great first impressions with their outgoing manner and lively personalities in interviews, that value and reputation at work diminish (削减) over time.” says Corinne Bender, an associate professor of management.
“Extroverts disappoint us over time when they’re part of a team,” Bender says. “On a team you’re expected to work hard and contribute a lot. But they’re often poor listeners, and they don’t cooperate.”
“On the other hand, introverts (性格内向者) work hard on a team because they care what others think of them. They don’t want to be seen as not pulling their weight or contributing 100%,” Bender says.
So while companies may be attracted to hiring extroverts because they impress managers greatly in job interviews, bosses also may want to consider whether the extrovert they are considering will be a valuable team player, Bender says.
Amy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins, two writers, agree and say managers should recognize the strengths of introverted employees, such as their ability to put themselves in others’ shoes.
“These team members are often easygoing, which can make them exceptional mentors (良师益友) to more junior staff or particularly good sounding boards when you interact with them in one-on-one situations,” Su says.
“Managers must try to help introverts find their voice,” Wilkins says. “Help them see that speaking up is not about self-promotion or being in conflict but rather about offering the team key insights, making better decisions or increasing the efficiency for all.”
What about those extroverts who never seem to be at a loss for words Should managers cut them off Managers definitely should weigh in on how an extrovert is affecting others. Wilkins suggests saying something in private to make adjustments.
12. What do we know about outgoing people according to Bender
A. They are often good listeners.
B. They tend to perform well in interviews.
C. They often make great contributions.
D. They are often good at cooperating.
13. Which can best replace the underlined part “pulling their weight” in Paragraph 3
A. Doing their full share of work.
B. Making good choices.
C. Trusting others.
D. Trying to share their thoughts.
14. What is Su’s attitude towards Bendersky’s words
A. Critical. B. Approving. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
15. What does Wilkins advise managers to do
A. Promote more introverts.
B. Learn to work more efficiently.
C. Avoid conflict among employees.
D. Encourage introverts to speak up.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍性格外向者和内向者在面试和工作中的不同表现。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“extroverts (性格外向者) often make great first impressions with their outgoing manner and lively personalities in interviews (性格外向的人在面试中往往以其外向的态度和活泼的个性给人留下深刻的第一印象)”可知，性格外向的人往往在面试中表现突出。故选B。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“On the other hand, introverts (性格内向者) work hard on a team because they care what others think of them. They don’t want to be seen as not pulling their weight or contributing 100% (另一方面，内向的人在团队中努力工作，因为他们关心别人对他们的看法。他们不想被视为没有pulling their weight或贡献100%)”可知，性格内向的人在团队中努力工作，所以他们应该是不想被视为没有尽力或贡献100%，所以pulling their weight的意思应该是“尽力”，和选项A意思一致。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Amy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins, two writers, agree and say managers should recognize the strengths of introverted employees, such as their ability to put themselves in others’ shoes. (Amy Jen Su和Muriel Maignan Wilkins这两位作家对此表示赞同，并表示管理者应该认识到内向员工的优势，比如他们设身处地为他人着想的能力。)”可知，Amy Jen Su对Bendersky的话是赞同的态度。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据第七段“Managers must try to help introverts find their voice (管理者必须努力帮助内向的人找到自己的声音)”可知，Wilkins建议管理者必须努力帮助内向的人发表自己的观点。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中存两项为多余选项。
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项（选项中有两项为多余选项），并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
How to get motivation for study
Do you need motivation for doing your homework ____16____
Get Perspective
When you consider homework a drag, it might help to think about the reason why you do it. The work you do now really is important, even though it’s probably hard to see sometimes.___17___You see, you may not believe that you’ll need your algebra (代数) skills later in life, but algebra sets the stage for understanding principles of science, economics, and business.
___18___
Most students have a special talent in one particular area, so they enjoy doing homework in that topic. Just pick one area you love and become the self-appointed expert in your school. Get a serious attitude! Think of yourself as the best at that topic, and then make it a reality. Once you do so, you will gain “confidence” in yourself and enjoy doing homework.
Get Competitive!
If you think you’re at a disadvantage to other students, you can turn things around by getting a competitive attitude.___19___Try to surprise everyone, including the teacher, by doing outstanding work.
Get Your Eye on the Prize!
If you get bored thinking about homework, you may need to focus on setting and reaching goals. For instance, if you are having trouble getting started on a big science project, then divide your project into steps and reward yourself each time you finish a step successfully.___20___
A. Get an Attitude
B. Get Confidence
C. Algebra is not easy for everyone to learn, but it is very useful.
D. In fact, it is real work that will form the foundation for your future.
E. If you feel like homework is pointless, you may find inspiration in the following tips.
F. Think of every project as a challenge and start to do your assignment better than anybody else.
G. Just focus your eye on the prize and try to make it happen, which will help achieve your dream.
【答案】16. E 17. D 18. A 19. F 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些获得学习动力的建议。
【16题详解】
上句“Do you need motivation for doing your homework (你做作业需要动力吗？)”以问句引出话题：做作业的动力。E项“If you feel like homework is pointless, you may find inspiration in the following tips. (如果你觉得家庭作业毫无意义，你可以从以下建议中找到灵感)”和上文为顺接关系，再根据下文的一些小标题，如“Get Perspective”，“Get Competitive!”，“Get Your Eye on the Prize!”可知，下文列举了多个有助于获得学习动力的建议，E项中的the following tips有启下的作用。由此可知，E项符合语境。故选E项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“The work you do now really is important, even though it’s probably hard to see sometimes.(你现在所做的功课真的很重要，尽管有时可能很难看到)”及下文“You see, you may not believe that you’ll need your algebra (代数) skills later in life, but algebra sets the stage for understanding principles of science, economics, and business. (你看，你可能不相信你在以后的生活中会用到代数技能，但代数为理解科学，经济学和商业的原理奠定了基础)”可知，现在做的功课，学的知识，在将来的生活中、工作中都有用到，现在的学习是在给未来打基础。D项“In fact, it is real work that will form the foundation for your future. (事实上，真正的学习才能为你的未来奠定基础)”承接上文，道出上文The work you do now really is important的原因，下文是对D项的进一步的解释。由此可知，D项符合语境。故选D项。
【18题详解】
根据本段第三句“Get a serious attitude! Think of yourself as the best at that topic, and then make it a reality. Once you do so, you will gain ‘confidence’ in yourself and enjoy doing homework. (要有严肃的态度！把自己想象成最擅长这个话题的人，然后把它变成现实。一旦你这样做了，你就会对自己有“信心”，并且喜欢做作业)”可知，对待功课要有认真的态度，“Get a serious attitude!”为复现句。由此可知，A项“Get an Attitude(有一个态度)”适合作本段小标题。故选A项。
【19题详解】
此段的小标题为“Get Competitive (有竞争力的)”可知，此段关键词为“竞争”。根据上文“If you think you’re at a disadvantage to other students, you can turn things around by getting a competitive attitude. (如果你认为自己比其他学生处于劣势，你可以通过获得竞争态度来扭转局面)”可知，通过竞争，去超越同学；F项“Think of every project as a challenge and start to do your assignment better than anybody else. (把每一个项目都看作是一种挑战，开始比别人做得更好)”顺接上文，处处可竞争；下文“Try to surprise everyone, including the teacher, by doing outstanding work. (尝试通过做出色的功课来给每个人，包括老师，带来惊喜)”与F项为因果关系。故选F项。
【20题详解】
本段小标题“Get Your Eye on the Prize!(把目光放在奖品上！)”，G项“Just focus your eye on the prize and try to make it happen, which will help achieve your dream. (只需将目光集中在奖品上，并尝试实现它，这将有助于实现您的梦想)”与小标题呼应。故选G项。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
One of the easiest things in the world is to become a fault-finder. However, life can be great when you are not busy finding fault with it.
Several years ago I ____21____ a letter from seventeen-year-old Kerry, who described herself as a world-class fault-finder, almost always ____22____ by things. People were always doing things that annoyed her, and ____23____ was ever good enough. She was highly self-critical and also found fault with her friends. She became a really boring person.
Unfortunately, it took a horrible accident to change her ____24____. Her best friend was seriously hurt in a car crash. What made it almost impossible to deal with was that the day before the ____25____, Kerry had visited her friend and had spent the whole time criticizing her ____26____ of boyfriends, the way she was living, the way she related to her mother, and various other things she felt she needed to ____27____. It wasn’t until her friend was badly hurt ____28____ Kerry became ____29____ her habit of finding fault. Very quickly, she learned to appreciate life rather than to judge everything so harshly. She was able to transfer her new wisdom to other parts of her _____30_____ as well.
Perhaps most of us aren’t extreme at fault-finding, _____31_____ when we’re honest, we can be sharply _____32_____ of the world. I’m not suggesting you _____33_____ problems, or that you pretend things are _____34_____ than they are, but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are—at least most of the time, and especially when it’s not a really big deal.
Train yourself to “bite your tongue”, and with a little _____35_____, you’ll get really good at letting things go. And when you do, you’ll get back your enthusiasm and love for life.
21. A. answered B. received C. expected D. rejected
22. A. threatened B. interrupted C. spoiled D. bothered
23. A. nothing B. everything C. something D. anything
24. A. measure B. plan C. attitude D. explanation
25. A. occasion B. accident C. event D. adventure
26. A. memory B. notice C. choice D. evidence
27. A. hear B. contribute C. admit D. express
28. A. what B. when C. where D. that
29. A. afraid of B. aware of C. curious about D. confused about
30. A. life B. family C. career D. education
31. A. so B. or C. for D. but
32. A. proud B. sure C. critical D. hopeful
33. A. face B. create C. ignore D. solve
34. A. rarer B. worse C. stranger D. better
35. A. pity B. speech C. rest D. practice
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章通过“世界级”吹毛求疵者Kerry的故事，告诉我们生活中不应该对别人吹毛求疵，过多批评，求全责备，应该找回对生活的热情和热爱，让生活变得更加美好。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几年前，我收到了17岁的Kerry的一封信，她说自己是一个世界级的挑剔者，几乎总是为一些事情烦恼。A. answered回答；B. received收到；C. expected期待；D. rejected拒绝。根据下文“a letter from seventeen-year-old Kerry”可知，作者是收到了一封信。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：见第1题详解。A. threatened威胁；B. interrupted打断；C. spoiled宠溺；D. bothered使(某人)烦恼(或担忧、不安)；打扰。根据下文“People were always doing things that annoyed her”可知，人们总是做令她恼火的事情，所以她应该是因为那些事情烦恼。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查代词词义辨析。句意：人们总是做令她恼火的事情，没有什么是足够好的。A. nothing什么都没有；B. everything一切；C. something一些；D. anything任何东西。根据下文“She was highly self-critical and also found fault with her friends.”可知，她总是找人家的茬，所以没有什么事情是好的。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，发生了一场可怕的事故才改变了她的态度。A. measure测量；B. plan计划；C. attitude态度；D. explanation解释。根据下文“Very quickly, she learned to appreciate life rather than to judge everything so harshly.”可知，她朋友发生了车祸使得她改变了态度。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：几乎无法处理的是，在事故发生的前一天，Kerry拜访了她的朋友，并一直在批评她对男朋友的选择、她的生活方式、她与母亲的关系，以及她觉得需要表达的各种其他事情。A. occasion场合；B. accident事故；C. event事件；D. adventure冒险。根据下文“Kerry had visited her friend”可知，她应该是在事故发生前一天去见了朋友。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：见第5题详解。A. memory记忆；B. notice注意；C. choice选择；D. evidence证据。根据上文“criticizing”可知，这里应该是指她对朋友选择男朋友这件事进行指责。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：句意：几乎无法处理的是，在事故发生的前一天，Kerry拜访了她的朋友，并一直在批评她对男朋友的选择、她的生活方式、她与母亲的关系，以及她觉得需要表达的各种其他事情。A. hear听到；B. contribute贡献；C. admit承认；D. express表达。根据上文“spent the whole time criticizing her ____6____ of boyfriends, the way she was living, the way she related to her mother, and various other things”可知，这里应该是指她跟朋友说了所有她想说的事情。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：直到她的朋友受了重伤，Kerry才意识到她挑剔的习惯。A. what什么；B. when当……时候；C. where哪里；D. that那。根据句子结构分析可知，这句话是强调句型，用连词that引导。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查形容词短语辨析。句意：见第8题详解。A. afraid of害怕；B. aware of意识到；C. curious about对……好奇；D. confused about对……困惑。根据上文“It wasn’t until her friend was badly hurt ____8____ Kerry became”可知，应该是在朋友受了重伤的时候，Kerry才意识到了她挑剔的习惯。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她也能够将自己的新智慧转移到生活的其他方面。A. life生命，生活；B. family家庭；C. career职业；D. education教育。根据上文“she learned to appreciate life rather than to judge everything so harshly”可知，她开始学会欣赏生活，所以应该是将自己的新智慧转移到生活的其他方面。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：也许我们大多数人在挑剔方面并不极端，但当我们诚实的时候，我们可以对这个世界持尖锐的批评态度。A. so因此；B. or或者；C. for因为；D. but但是。根据上下文意思可知，上下文是转折关系。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：见第11题详解。A. proud骄傲的；B. sure确定的；C. critical批评的；D. hopeful满怀希望的。根据上文“Perhaps most of us aren’t extreme at fault-finding”和“sharply”以及前文讲述的故事可知，我们有时候会对这个世界持尖锐的批评态度。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我并不是建议你忽略问题，或者假装事情比实际情况要好，而是简单地说，你要学会让事情顺其自然——至少在大多数时候是这样，尤其是当事情不是什么大不了的时候。A. face面对；B. create创造；C. ignore忽视；D. solve解决。根据上文“I’m not suggesting you”和下文“but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are”可知，作者并不是建议要忽略问题，而是要正确对待它。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：见第13题详解。A. rarer更稀有的；B. worse更糟糕的；C. stranger更奇怪的；D. better更好的。根据下文“but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are”可知，这里建议并不是要假装事情比实际上要好。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：训练自己“咬紧牙关”，通过一点练习，你会非常善于放手。A. pity同情；B. speech演讲；C. rest其他；D. practice练习。根据上文“Train yourself to “bite your tongue””可知，这里建议要练习学会放手。故选D。
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。
Two disabled Chinese citizens who have planted trees ____36____(voluntary) in Northern China have been voted (投票) by Chinese citizens as their inspiring heroes.
The vote ____37____(organize) by Xinhua News Agency since 2011 to inspire moral strength in the public by highlighting the good deeds of ordinary people. The event is the first of its kind ____38____(find) heroes among grassroots people.
Jia Wenqi and Jia Haixia, both of ____39____ are aged over 50, have arm and sight disabilities. Disabled ____40____ they are, they have planted over 10,000 trees in Jingxing County over the past 13 years, preventing their village from flooding and improving the environmental surroundings.
“I am his hands; he is my eyes,” says Haixia. “We are good partners.”
Fully ____41____(devote) to protecting the environment, they have turned the wasteland into a green one, which attracts ____42____ large number of birds. ____43____(plant) trees has become an important part of their life.
Despite their disabilities, they form a great team that makes a huge _____44_____(different). They deserve to be called heroes _____45_____ their unusual effort and amazing deed!
【答案】36. voluntarily
37. has been organized
38. to find
39. whom 40. as##though
41. devoted
42. a 43. Planting
44. difference
45. for
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍贾文琪和贾海霞两位年龄均超过50岁的残疾人坚持13年义务植树而被中国公民票选为鼓舞人心的英雄。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：两名在中国北方义务植树的残疾中国公民被中国公民票选为鼓舞人心的英雄。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要副词，修饰动词planted。故填voluntarily。
【37题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：这次投票自2011年起由新华社组织，旨在通过突出普通人的善举来激发公众的道德力量。分析句子结构和意思可知，句子有since 2011作时间状语，所以谓语用现在完成时，动词organize和主语vote是动宾关系，所以用被动语态结构，主语是vote，助动词用has。故填has been organized。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这是第一次在基层群众中发现英雄。分析句子结构和意思可知，被修饰的是序数词，用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to find。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：贾文琪和贾海霞年龄均超过50岁，有手臂和视力残疾。分析句子结构和意思可知，空格处引导定语从句，先行词Jia Wenqi and Jia Haixia在从句中作介词of的宾语，指人，用关系代词whom引导。故填whom。
【40题详解】
考查让步状语从句的倒装。句意：尽管他们是残疾人，但在过去的13年里，他们在井兴县种植了1万多棵树，防止了村庄的洪水泛滥，改善了周围的环境。分析句子结构和意思可知，空处引导让步状语从句，从句表语被提到句首，所以是倒装结构，用连词as/though引导。故填as/though。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他们全心全意致力于保护环境，把荒地变成了绿地，吸引了大量的鸟类。be devoted to“致力于……”是固定搭配，此处省略be，用过去分词作状语。故填devoted。
【42题详解】
考查固定短语。句意见第6题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里考查固定短语a large number of，意为“大量的”。故填a。
43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：植树已成为他们生活的重要组成部分。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要动名词作主语，位于句首，首字母大写。故填Planting。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：尽管他们有残疾，但他们组成了一个伟大的团队，形成了一个巨大的影响。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要名词作宾语，前面有a修饰，名词用单数形式，make a difference“有影响”是固定短语。故填difference。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：他们以非凡的努力和惊人的行为，当之无愧地被称为英雄！分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要介词for，意为“因为”。故填for。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
46. 自从进入高中以来，你感到学习的任务增加了，而且学习的压力也更大了。请你结合以下要点写篇英语短文，谈谈如何正确面对和释放压力。
要点包括：
1. 以正确的态度对待压力；
2. 通过与人沟通交谈等来释放压力；
3. 积极参加体育活动来释放压力。
要求：
1. 80词左右；
2. 题目自拟；
3. 内容包括以上要点。
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【答案】
How to deal with pressure
Since I entered senior high school, I can feel more pressure with my learning load increasing. So it is important to learn how to deal with pressure.
First of all, we should develop a positive attitude towards pressure because it is common to everybody. Second, we should try to relieve our pressure in correct ways. When I feel stressed, I would talk to my parents or good friends so that they can share my problems. Sometimes I listen to my favorite songs and sing out aloud with the singers. Finally, I also reduce my pressure by playing sports with my friends.
【解析】
【导语】本文是开放性作文。要求考生谈谈如何正确面对和释放压力。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
被录取：enter→be admitted to
上升：increase→rise
重要的：important→vital
解决：deal with→solve
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Finally, I also reduce my pressure by playing sports with my friends.
拓展句：Finally, I also reduce my pressure when I play sports with my friends.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Since I entered senior high school, I can feel more pressure with my learning load increasing. (运用了由Since引导的时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】First of all, we should develop a positive attitude towards pressure because it is common to everybody. (运用了由because引导的原因状语从句）
第二节 读后续写(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，续写的词数应为 150 左右
Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. l knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. She was ready for me. “No Santa Claus!” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad.”
“Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”
“Go where, Grandma ” l asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store. the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money.” she said, “and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.
l was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class.
Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. l knew that because he never went out for recess(休息) during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I fingered the ten dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.
“Is this a Christmas present for someone ” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down. “Yes.”
The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.
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。
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper.
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Grandma and I waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.
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【答案】One possible version:
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper. She wrote “To Bobby, From Santa Claus” on it, after which she drove me over to Bobby Decker’s house, explaining I was officially one of Santa’s helpers. Grandma parked down the street from Bobby’s house, and I took a deep breath, and dashed for his front door. Seeing no other people notice us, I put the Christmas present down, pounded his doorbell and then Grandma and I hid in the car.
Grandma and l waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open. Out went Bobby Decker. Seeing the coat in the bag, he looked very astonished and then called his mother to go out. After hearing them say “Thanks” to Santa Claus, I felt very proud of what I had done. At that time, I decided to be Santa’s helper forever. It was on that night that I realized the truth that he who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的奶奶在圣诞节这天给了作者10美元，让作者去给有困难的人买点东西，于是作者给鲍比·德克尔买了件外套。并和奶奶一起悄悄送到了他家门口，鲍比·德克尔看到外套很惊讶，表达了对圣诞老人的感谢。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上，奶奶帮我用圣诞纸包好大衣”可知，第一段可描写作者和奶奶去送大衣的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“奶奶和我在灌木丛中气喘吁吁地等着鲍比·德克尔家的前门打开”可知，第二段可描写鲍比·德克尔看到外套后的反应以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：送大衣——悄悄放在门口——鲍比·德克尔外出查看——看到外套——鲍比·德克尔惊讶——鲍比·德克尔感谢——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
意识到：realize/be aware of
看大：see/spot
放下：put down/place
情绪类
惊讶：astonished /surprised
自豪：proud / beamish
【点睛】[高分句型1] She wrote “To Bobby, From Santa Claus” on it, after which she drove me over to Bobby Decker’s house, explaining I was officially one of Santa’s helpers. (运用了介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] After hearing them say “Thanks” to Santa Claus, I felt very proud of what I had done. (运用了what引导宾语从句)
