沁阳一中2022级高二开学考试
英语
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)
A
Public Speaking Courses
Complete Public Speaking Masterclass for Every Occasion (Udemy)
If you’re struggling to put yourself out in front of audiences, then joining this Udemy course will be a good decision. In this course, you will be instructed to feel calm and comfortable on stage in front of any number of people while speaking and conveying your message. The comprehensive guide by TJ Walker will help you impress your audience and influence them.
Dynamic Public Speaking Certification (证明) by University of Washington (Coursera)
Available on Coursera, this online course is perfect for people who want to be excellent dynamic speakers. You will be taught by Dr. Matt McGarrity - a principal lecturer at UW Department of Communication. Designed for beginners, it will help you gain many skills, for instance, public speaking, speech, presentation, and communication.
How to Become a World-class Speaker (Mindvalley)
This Mindvalley course is aimed at training people who have no experience of public speaking and just start to set foot in this area. It has already assisted a lot of people in becoming skillful at speaking and spreading their voice. Lisa Nicholas, your communication coach, is regarded as one of the best speechmakers in the world. Within less than two days, you will get insights into how she masters this art.
Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation (University of Colorado Boulder)
With the help of this course, you can get better at business communication, including presenting your ideas to your coworkers, handling client (客户) calls, and so on. You’ll also learn how to write effective business emails, along with reports and draft presentations. This course is very popular among people who want to quickly fit in with the workplace.
1. How can the Udemy course benefit learners
A. Allowing them to study at their own pace.
B. Teaching them how to make good life decisions.
C. Helping them overcome the fear of public speaking.
D. Enabling them to hold comprehensive lectures with TJ Walker.
2. What do the Coursera course and the Mindvalley one have in common
A. They both last for one month.
B. They are targeted at beginners.
C. They are offered by the same university.
D. They train people to be smart speech listeners.
3. Which course will a graduate who is to enter the workplace most probably choose
A. Dynamic Public Speaking Certification.
B. How to Become a World-class Speaker.
C. Complete Public Speaking Masterclass for Every Occasion.
D. Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几种公开演讲课程。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Complete Public Speaking Masterclass for Every Occasion (Udemy)部分中“If you’re struggling to put yourself out in front of audiences, then joining this Udemy course will be a good decision. In this course, you will be instructed to feel calm and comfortable on stage in front of any number of people while speaking and conveying your message. (如果你正在努力把自己展现在观众面前，那么参加这个Udemy课程将是一个不错的决定。在本课程中，你将被教导在任何数量的人面前演讲和传达你的信息时感到平静和舒适)”可知，Udemy课程帮助学习者克服对公开演讲的恐惧。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Dynamic Public Speaking Certification (证明) by University of Washington (Coursera)部分中“Designed for beginners, it will help you gain many skills, for instance, public speaking, speech, presentation, and communication. (专为初学者设计，它将帮助你获得许多技能，例如，公开演讲，演讲，演示和沟通)”和How to Become a World-class Speaker (Mindvalley)部分中“This Mindvalley course is aimed at training people who have no experience of public speaking and just start to set foot in this area. (这个Mindvalley课程旨在培训那些没有公开演讲经验的人，他们刚刚开始涉足这个领域)”可知，Coursera课程和Mindvalley课程共同点在于它们是针对初学者的。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。由文章Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation (University of Colorado Boulder)部分“With the help of this course, you can get better at business communication, including presenting your ideas to your coworkers, handling client (客户) calls, and so on. You’ll also learn how to write effective business emails, along with reports and draft presentations. This course is very popular among people who want to quickly fit in with the workplace. (在本课程的帮助下，你可以更好地进行商业沟通，包括向同事展示你的想法，处理客户电话等等。您还将学习如何撰写有效的商业电子邮件，以及报告和草稿演示文稿。这门课程在想要快速适应职场的人当中非常受欢迎)”可知，Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation适合即将进入职场的毕业生。故选D。
B
A few months ago, a friend gifted me a robot sweeper that’s programmed to move around a room and clean as it goes.
When the box arrived, I was afraid the device would detect me and suck up (汲取) data along with the dog hair and dust. But the instructions were easy, and I finally decided not to care.
I powered up the sweeper, watched it leave its docking station to work, and quickly fell in love with my newly shiny floors. I kept shooting its working videos. “I think you’re giving more attention to it than to us,” joked my son.
One day, I returned home and discovered that our front door had blown open and the robot rolled into the yard, trying to clean the flower beds. Even when its brushes were blocked with leaves, bugs and mud, its little wheels bravely kept turning.
The robot acted properly as it was programmed to clean “dirty” things. In a kitchen, dirt can be garden debris (碎片) such as leaves and mud. In a garden, this kind of dirt does not need to be removed. The context is important. The problem for robots is that reading this context is difficult.
This accident inspired me to think more about AI (artificial intelligence). As far as I am concerned, AI is simply well trained and reproduces what it has learned. And it is undeniable that robots are increasingly being given powerful intelligence. Some experts even predict that we will soon see not only AI-enabled robots designed to solve problems according to their instructions, but also those with the ability to judge how they should respond when they are in a different setting.
Maybe this will happen in the near future.
4. What was the author’s concern about the robot sweeper at first
A. Its after-sales service. B. Its working efficiency.
C. The privacy of her family. D. The readability of its instructions.
5. How did the author feel about the robot sweeper after using it
A. Enthusiastic. B. Regretful. C. Uncertain. D. Cautious.
6. What was the root cause of the accident happening to the robot sweeper
A. Its program went wrong. B. It lacked critical thinking.
C. Its wheels were badly designed. D. It failed to work on rough surfaces.
7 What does the sixth paragraph mainly talk about concerning AI
A. The accident. B. Some experts’ thinking.
C. Its appeal to the author. D. The author’s opinion.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过个人经历，说明了扫地机器人的好处和弊端，并阐述了自己的期待。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“When the box arrived, I was afraid the device would detect me and suck up (汲取) data along with the dog hair and dust. (当盒子到达时，我担心设备会侦察我，并将数据连同狗毛和灰尘一起吸走。)”可知，起初，作者对扫地机器人的担忧是怕它侵犯她的家人的隐私。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“I powered up the sweeper, watched it leave its docking station to work, and quickly fell in love with my newly shiny floors. I kept shooting its working videos. “I think you’re giving more attention to it than to us,” joked my son. (我启动扫地机，看着它离开坞站开始工作，很快就爱上了我新买的锃亮的地板。我一直在拍摄它的工作视频。“我觉得你把更多的注意力放在它身上，而不是我们身上，”我儿子开玩笑说。)”可推知，作者使用扫地机器人后对扫地机器人充满热情。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第五段“The robot acted properly as it was programmed to clean “dirty” things. In a kitchen, dirt can be garden debris (碎片) such as leaves and mud. In a garden, this kind of dirt does not need to be removed. The context is important. The problem for robots is that reading this context is difficult. (这个机器人的行为是正确的，因为它被编程来清理“脏”的东西。在厨房里，污垢可以是花园的碎片，比如树叶和泥土。在花园里，这种污垢不需要清除。背景很重要。机器人面临的问题是，解读这种背景是很困难的。)”可推知，发生事故的根本原因是机器人缺乏批判性思维。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第六段中“This accident inspired me to think more about AI (artificial intelligence). As far as I am concerned, AI is simply well trained and reproduces what it has learned. And it is undeniable that robots are increasingly being given powerful intelligence. Some experts even predict that we will soon see not only AI-enabled robots designed to solve problems according to their instructions, but also those with the ability to judge how they should respond when they are in a different setting. (这次事故激发了我对AI （人工智能）的更多思考。就我而言，人工智能只是训练有素，并复制了它所学到的东西。不可否认的是，越来越多的机器人被赋予强大的智能。一些专家甚至预测，我们很快就会看到不仅能够根据指令解决问题的人工智能机器人，而且还能在不同的环境中判断自己应该如何应对。)”可知，关于人工智能，第六段主要讲作者的观点。故选D。
C
The world’s animal populations have decreased by more than two - thirds since 1970, according to a recent research from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
The London group provided information on 32, 000 wildlife populations which included more than 5,000 species. The researchers found that population sizes had reduced by 69 percent on average. They said the loss of forests, human exploitation(开发) of the environment, pollution, and climate change were great causes of the loss. Land- use change is still the biggest threat (威胁) to wildlife. However, the researchers added, “if we cannot limit warming to 1.5°C, climate change is likely to become the primary cause of biodiversity(生物多样性) loss in the coming years.”
Wildlife populations in Latin American and the Caribbean Sea area were greatly affected. The research showed a 94 percent drop in those areas in over 50 years. Wildlife populations in river and lake habitats decreased the most. Freshwater populations have reduced by an average of 83 percent since 1970. For example, one population of pink river dolphins in the Amazon River area of Brazil fell by 65 percent between 1994 and 2016.
These findings are a red flag that warns of a larger system failure on the horizon. Even one species’ population reduction can affect other species, eventually impacting the ecosystem’s (生态系统) ability to function. Humans depend on a stable climate, predictable weather patterns, and productive farmland and fisheries to thrive(蓬勃发展), but the current trends are severe enough to threaten many life-sustaining systems.
Our future depends on reversing(扭转) the loss of nature just as much as it depends on addressing climate change. And you can’t solve one without solving the other. Everyone has a role in reversing these trends, from individuals to companies to governments. If nothing changes, animal populations will undoubtedly continue to fall, driving wildlife to extinction and threatening the wholeness of the ecosystems on which we all depend.
8. What is the greatest threat to wildlife populations recently
A. Illegal hunting. B. Global warming.
C. Land- use change. D. Environmental pollution.
9. How does the author explain the reduction of freshwater wildlife in Paragraph 3
A. By listing figures. B. By analyzing the causes.
C. By making a comparison. D. By referring to a concept.
10. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Climate change threatens many wild animals.
B. Farmland is the basis of life- sustaining systems.
C. Extreme weather events have become more frequent.
D. Species variety is important to maintain a stable ecosystem.
11. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To explain the difficulty of restoring ecosystems.
B. To call on people to take action to protect nature.
C. To present the increasing trend of climate change.
D. To show people’s efforts in making up for the loss of nature.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了野生动物种群数量自1970年以来已经减少了三分之二以上。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Land- use change is still the biggest threat (威胁) to wildlife. (土地利用变化仍然是野生动物面临的最大威胁。)”可知，最近野生动物种群面临的最大威胁是土地利用变化。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The research showed a 94 percent drop in those areas in over 50 years. Wildlife populations in river and lake habitats decreased the most. Freshwater populations have reduced by an average of 83 percent since 1970. For example, one population of pink river dolphins in the Amazon River area of Brazil fell by 65 percent between 1994 and 2016. (研究显示，50多年来，这些地区的人口下降了94%。河流和湖泊栖息地的野生动物数量减少最多。自1970年以来，淡水种群平均减少了83%。例如，从1994年到2016年，巴西亚马孙河地区的粉红河海豚数量下降了65%。)”可推断，作者通过列出数字解释第三段中淡水野生动物的减少。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Even one species’ population reduction can affect other species, eventually impacting the ecosystem’s (生态系统) ability to function. (即使一个物种的数量减少也会影响到其他物种，最终影响到生态系统的运作能力。)”可知，物种多样性对维持稳定的生态系统很重要。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Everyone has a role in reversing these trends, from individuals to companies to governments. If nothing changes, animal populations will undoubtedly continue to fall, driving wildlife to extinction and threatening the wholeness of the ecosystems on which we all depend. (从个人到公司再到政府，每个人都有责任扭转这些趋势。如果没有任何改变，动物数量无疑将继续下降，导致野生动物灭绝，并威胁到我们赖以生存的生态系统的整体性。)”及全文可推断，本文的主要目的是呼吁人们采取行动保护自然。故选B。
D
Mirroring body language is a way to bond and to build understanding. It is a powerful tool that we use without even knowing it.
The most obvious forms of mirroring are yawning and smiling. When you see someone yawn, you are likely to yawn immediately. Smiling is also pretty contagious—seeing a smiling person makes you want to smile too.
Mirroring body language is a nonverbal way to say “I am like you or I feel the same”. Research shows that people who experience the same feelings are likely to trust, understand and accept each other. Women have the natural ability to pick up and understand body signals. Therefore, it is not surprising that a woman is more likely to mirror another woman than a man is to mirror another man.
That’s why women are regarded as better talkers, even if they might not really have more close friends.
Mirroring body language is an excellent way to build trust and understanding quickly. If you want to set up a connection with others, mirror their gestures, sitting position, tone of voice and talking pace. This will make them feel that there is something about you that they like.
While mirroring body language gains you acceptance, you still need to take into consideration your relationship with the person you are mirroring. If you are in a lower social position and are mirroring the body language of your boss, he will view you as rude. However, if you want to defeat those who are trying to prove superior to you, mirroring their body language will help defeat them and change their position.
12. What does the underlined word “contagious” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Affecting each other. B. Showing one’s feelings.
C. Attractive to the others. D. Gentle to people around.
13. What can we know about women from the research
A. They don’t like mirroring others.
B. They tend to have more close friends.
C. They are naturally gifted in building trust.
D They are good at interpreting body language.
14. What is the author’s attitude to the behavior of mirroring the boss
A. Indifferent. B. Curious. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Common Forms of Mirroring
B The Excellent Method of Mirroring
C. Mirroring Body Language:A Useful Tool
D. Nonverbal Communication:A Special Bond
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了模仿身体语言是一种联系和建立理解的方式。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“seeing a smiling person makes you want to smile too.(看到一个微笑的人也会让你想要微笑)”可知，微笑具有感染性，可以让人们相互影响。由此猜测，划线单词意思为“相互影响”。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“Women have the natural ability to pick up and understand body signals. Therefore, it is not surprising that a woman is more likely to mirror another woman than a man is to mirror another man.(女性有天生的能力来接收和理解身体信号。因此，一个女人比一个男人更可能模仿另一个女人，这并不奇怪)”可知，女性擅长解释肢体语言。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“While mirroring body language gains you acceptance, you still need to take into consideration your relationship with the person you are mirroring. If you are in a lower social position and are mirroring the body language of your boss, he will view you as rude.(虽然模仿肢体语言会让你获得认可，但你仍然需要考虑你与你所模仿的人的关系。如果你处于较低的社会地位，并且模仿老板的肢体语言，他会认为你很粗鲁)”推知，作者不赞成模仿老板的肢体语言。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其第一段“Mirroring body language is a way to bond and to build understanding. It is a powerful tool that we use without even knowing it.(模仿肢体语言是一种联系和建立理解的方式。它是我们在不知不觉中使用的强大工具)”可知，文章主要介绍了模仿肢体语言是一种强大的工具。C项“模仿肢体语言：一种有用的工具”可以作为文章的最佳标题。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。
Thinking about a summer job after graduation As more people compete for fewer openings . you’ll need to do your research, write a great resume （简历）and get ready for the interview.
To find a job that's right for you, make a list of your interests and strengths, as well as your dislikes , and keep them in mind as you look for a job. For example, if you love books or writing, a job in a bookstore or library might be perfect for you. ___16___ You might not know details about the position, but you can prepare by researching the company itself.
___17___Regardless of the type of job you're applying for, a great resume really makes you stand out. Most importantly, present the strengths in it. It is an effective way to highlight your strongest skills and encourage the hiring manager to read more. Having a job experience on your resume increases the possibility to land a job too. If not, don't worry—there are plenty of other things, extracurricular or voluntary activities you can do to improve your job applications. Make sure the email address and phone number include on your application. ___18___
What do job interviewers look for ___19___ Interviewers want to hire candidates who are smart, who think quickly and clearly, and who can express themselves and communicate well. Dress the part—your appearance also affects your chances of getting the job. ___20___ That means no sandals, jeans, or cutoffs. Even if you'll be scooping ice cream behind a counter, it helps to look professional for the interview.
A. Babysitting is in great need nowadays.
B. A good resume is your best job-hunting tool.
C. These details will be used to contact you about interviews.
D. A precise description of hobbies in your resume is crucial.
E. It's not just previous work history or unique skills that matter.
F. When you head out for your interview, avoid looking too casual.
G. But if little kids drive you crazy, a babysitting job may not be ideal.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. C 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了找工作的方法以及面试的注意事项。
【16题详解】
上文“To find a job that's right for you, make a list of your interests and strengths, as well as your dislikes , and keep them in mind as you look for a job.（为了找到一份适合你的工作，把你的兴趣和优势，以及你不喜欢的东西列一个清单，在找工作的时候把它们记在心里。）”说明填空处与人们对于工作的兴趣优势或者不喜欢的东西有关。G选项But if little kids drive you crazy, a babysitting job may not be ideal.（但如果小孩让你抓狂，保姆的工作可能并不理想。）与不喜欢的东西有关，符合文意。故选G项。
【17题详解】
下文“Regardless of the type of job you're applying for, a great resume really makes you stand out.（不管你申请的是哪种类型的工作，一份好的简历真的会让你脱颖而出。）”说明好的简历的重要性。B选项A good resume is your best job-hunting tool.（一份好的简历是你找工作最好的工具。）符合下文文意。故选B项。
【18题详解】
上文“Make sure the email address and phone number include on your application.（确保你的电子邮件地址和电话号码包括在你的申请。）”说明在申请里要填入联系方式方便联系面试。C选项These details will be used to contact you about interviews.（这些细节将用于与你联系面试。）符合文意。故选C项。
19题详解】
上文“What do job interviewers look for （面试官想要的是什么 ）”说明填空处是对于面试官想要的人才进行说明。下文“Interviewers want to hire candidates who are smart, who think quickly and clearly, and who can express themselves and communicate well.（面试官想要雇佣那些聪明的，能快速清晰地思考，能很好地表达自己和沟通的人。）”说明面试官不仅仅想要有经验的人，更想要聪明的人。E选项It's not just previous work history or unique skills that matter.（重要的不仅仅是之前的工作经历或独特的技能。）符合上下文意。故选E项。
【20题详解】
下文“That means no sandals, jeans, or cutoffs.（也就是说不能穿凉鞋、牛仔裤或短裤。）”说明面试时穿着不能随意，是对填空处的补充。F选项When you head out for your interview, avoid looking too casual.（当你出门去面试的时候，避免穿得太随意。）符合文意。故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选上可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
28-year-old Jermaine Scott set up in business as a barber in Madison. He gradually noted the kids were ___21___ to tablets and cell phones when they came to the barbershop. It was ___22___ to cut their hair when they were focused on those. That led to the ___23___ of Scott’s “Barbershop Books Day” when kids could come and get a ___24___ haircut. What was required They had to ___25___ a book while they got it.
He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents. Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their ___26___ on. For people in this community, $15 for a haircut per kid is not easy to ___27___ so in some way a reduction in the price can ___28___.
Scott began his initiative (倡议) by ___29___ five library books and putting them near his chair. Book ____30____ began pouring in when a local news station ____31____ what he was doing. Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further by _____32_____ his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he ____33____ to get kids excited to learn while also giving them ____34____ role models through motivational (激发性的) speakers. Scott said, “If I step outside my comfort zone and tell them school is cool, ____35____ it will guide them in the right direction.”
21. A. adapted B. reduced C. limited D. glued
22. A. safe B. hard C. possible D. pleasant
23. A. advertisement B. support C. celebration D. birth
24. A. satisfying B. unique C. free D. discounted
25. A. introduce B. publish C. read D. choose
26. A. hands B. hair C. feet D. lights
27. A. ignore B. believe C. afford D. refuse
28. A. appear B. count C. exist D. progress
29. A. stealing B. buying C. making D. borrowing
30. A. contents B. titles C. orders D. donations
31. A. reported B. stopped C. recorded D. confirmed
32. A. adding B. applying C. comparing D. expanding
33. A. agrees B. intends C. deserves D. pretends
34. A. intelligent B. official C. positive D. successful
35. A. generally B. certainly C. accordingly D. hopefully
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了28岁的Jermaine Scott在麦迪逊开了一家理发店后，注意到孩子们总是专注于手机和平板电脑，导致剪发困难。为解决这一问题，他创立了“理发店读书日”，孩子们在拿到书的时候进行阅读，便可享受打折的理发服务。这项举措不仅帮助孩子，也减轻了一些家庭的经济压力。通过媒体报道，社区纷纷捐赠书籍支持他的行动。Scott还计划把项目扩大到“破冰读书之旅”，鼓励孩子们积极学习，走向正确的方向。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他逐渐注意到，当孩子们来到理发店时，他们总是盯着平板电脑和手机看。A. adapted适应；B. reduced减少；C. limited限制；D. glued粘合。根据下文“when they were focused on those”可知，孩子们都专注于平板电脑和手机，因此是盯着平板电脑和手机看，be glued to意为“全神贯注地看着，盯着……看”。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他们专注于这些的时候，很难剪掉他们的头发。A. safe安全的；B. hard困难的；C. possible可能的；D. pleasant愉快的。根据下文“when they were focused on those”可知，，孩子们都专注于平板电脑和手机，因此理发师很难剪掉他们的头发。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这导致了Scott的“理发店图书日”的诞生，孩子们可以来这里打折理发。A. advertisement广告；B. support支持；C. celebration庆祝；D. birth诞生。根据下文“He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents.”可知，Scott创立了“理发店图书日”，因此此处指这个活动日的诞生。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这导致了Scott的“理发店图书日”的诞生，孩子们可以来这里打折理发。A. satisfying令人满足的；B. unique独特的；C. free自由的；D. discounted打折的。根据下文“a reduction in the price”可知，孩子们可以享受到打折的理发服务。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们必须在拿到书的时候进行阅读。A. introduce介绍；B. publish出版；C. read阅读；D. choose选择。根据下文“Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further by ____12____ his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he ___13___ to get kids excited to learn”可知，Scott想让孩子们爱上读书，因此读书的孩子才能享受到打折的理发服务。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：麦迪逊有很多低收入家庭，很多人都只关心维持家庭运转。A. hands手；B. hair头发；C. feet脚；D. lights灯光。根据上文“Madison has many low-income families”可知，这些家庭收入低，因此他们会都只关心维持家庭运转，keep one’s lights on本意为“让灯亮着”，此处引申为“满足最低基本生活需求”。keep one’s hands on“紧紧按住”；keep one’s hair on“保持冷静”；keep one’s shirt on“保持冷静，不要激动”。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：对于这个社区的人来说，每个孩子理发15美元并不容易负担得起，所以在某种程度上，降价很重要。A. ignore忽视；B. believe相信；C. afford负担得起；D. refuse拒绝。根据上文“Madison has many low-income families”可知，很多家庭收入低，因此付15美元给孩子理发是很困难的，即他们很难负担得起。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：对于这个社区的人来说，每个孩子理发15美元并不容易负担得起，所以在某种程度上，降价很重要。A. appear出现；B. count重要；C. exist存在；D. progress进展。根据上文“Madison has many low-income families”可知，很多家庭收入低，因此这种理发折扣在一定程度上（对他们）很重要。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott首先从图书馆借了五本书，并把它们放在椅子旁边。A. stealing偷窃；B. buying购买；C. making制造；D. borrowing借用。根据下文“five library books”可推知，Scott从图书馆借出五本书。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当地一家新闻电台报道了他的事迹后，捐赠书籍的人开始蜂拥而至。A. contents内容；B. titles标题；C. orders订单；D. donations捐赠。根据上文叙述的Scott自己创立“理发店图书日”，用五本图书馆的书敦促孩子们在理发的时候进行阅读，享受打折的理发服务，以及下文“began pouring in when a local news station ___11___ what he was doing”可推知，新闻电台宣传了他所做的好事后，很多人开始捐赠书籍，帮助这个项目更好地开展。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当地一家新闻电台报道了他的事迹后，捐赠书籍的人开始蜂拥而至。A. reported报道；B. stopped停止；C. recorded记录；D. confirmed确认。根据上文“a local news station”和下文“what he was doing”可推知，当地一家新闻电台应该会报道Scott所做的好事。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划更进一步，将他的“理发店读书日”扩大到“破冰读书之旅”，他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演讲者给他们树立积极的榜样。A. adding添加；B. applying应用；C. comparing比较；D. expanding扩大。根据上文“Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further”可知，Scott计划更进一步，因此是把目前的“理发店读书日”扩大到影响更深远的“破冰读书之旅”。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划更进一步，将他的“理发店读书日”扩大到“破冰读书之旅”，他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演讲者给他们树立积极的榜样。A. agrees同意；B. intends打算；C. deserves值得；D. pretends假装。根据上文“Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further”可知，Scott计划更进一步，此处是描述他的“破冰读书之旅”项目的规划，应该是打算让孩子们兴奋地学习。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Scott计划更进一步，将他的“理发店读书日”扩大到“破冰读书之旅”，他打算让孩子们兴奋地学习，同时通过励志演讲者给他们树立积极的榜样。A. intelligent聪明的；B. official正式的；C. positive积极的；D. successful成功的。根据下文“through motivational (激发性的) speakers”可推知，励志演讲者能够为孩子们树立积极的榜样。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Scott说：“如果我走出我的舒适区，告诉他们学校很酷，希望这能引导他们走向正确的方向。”A. generally一般地；B. certainly当然；C. accordingly相应地；D. hopefully有希望地。根据下文“it will guide them in the right direction”可知，这是Scott的美好希望，希望通过自己的这些行动引导孩子们走向正确的方向。故选D。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Diets have changed in China — and so too has its top crop. Since 2011, the country ____36____（grow）more corn than rice. Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over ____37____ past 25 years, while rice has increased only 7 percent.
A taste for meat is ____38____ (actual) behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feed chickens, pigs, and cattle. Another reason for corn's rise: The government encourages farmers to grow corn instead of rice ____39____ (improve) water quality. Corn uses less water ____40____ rice and creates less fertilizer(化肥) runoff. This switch has decreased ____41____ (pollute) in the country's major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.
According to the World Bank, China accounts for about 30 percent of total ____42____ (globe)fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005—when the government ____43____ (start) a soil-testing program ____44____ gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers - and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons. That prevented the emission(排放) of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. China's approach to protecting its environment while _____45_____ (feed) its citizens "offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide." says the bank's Juergen Voegele.
【答案】36. has grown
37. the 38. actually
39. to improve
40. than 41. pollution
42. global 43. started
44. that/which
45. feeding
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文中讲述了中国为保护环境在农作物种植上做了一些变化并得到了世界上的知名认识的认可。
【36题详解】
考查时态。since加时间点，主句要用现在完成时。句意：2011年以来，中国种植的玉米比水稻多。故填has grown。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：玉米产量在过去25年里增长了近125%，而大米只增长了7%。故是特指在过去25年里。故填the。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：对肉的需求实际上是这种变化的背后原因。句子结构完整，用副词修饰句子。故填actually。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：为了改善水质政府鼓励农民种植玉米而不是大米。没有连词可以且谓语动词是encourages，故improve应该用非谓语动词。此处表示目的，故用不定式。故填to improve。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：玉米比大米使用的水更少。根据关键词less可知，填比较连词。故填than。
【41题详解】
考查词性转换。句意：这一转变减少了中国较大的湖泊和水库的污染，使人们的饮用水更加安全。has decreased后跟名词作宾语，故填pollution。
【42题详解】
考查词性转换。句意：中国约占全球化肥总消费量的30%。fertilizer consumption是名词短语，故应该用形容词修饰。故填global。
【43题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：在2005年政府开始了一项土壤测试项目。本句是when引导的定语从句，由于时间是2005年，故用过去时。故填started。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句关系词。根据空后的谓语动词gives可知，该空缺少主语，指代program并且引导后面的句子。指物用that/which，故填that或者which。
【45题详解】
考查省略句。句意：中国在养活了中国人民的同时又保护了环境。这一做法为全世界的农业和粮食政策制定人提供了很有用的经验。空格处表示正在进行的动作，while后面省略掉了China is，省略句的原则：在时间状语从句、条件状语从句、，让步状语从句中，如果从句的主语和主句的主语一致且含有be动词时，那么可以把主语和be动词一块省略。故填feeding。
点睛： 两个破折号中间只有一个定语从句，破折号中间的所有内容起到解释说明作用，本题中的是状语成分，when引导的是一个时间状语从句，状语从句中含有一个含空的定语从句。由于从句中须有一个谓语动词所以小题9看句意用过去时。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，校话剧俱乐部（School Drama Club）负责人，现负责面向所有交换生公开选拔话剧《雷雨》的演员。请根据以下提示信息拟一则通知：
1. 选拔时间和地点。
2. 具体要求：热爱喜剧表演，具有较好的汉语表达能力，熟悉曹禺的小说《雷雨》。
注意：1. 词数80左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：《雷雨》Thunderstorm
Notice
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【答案】One possible version:
Notice
School Drama Club is excited to announce auditions for the school drama Thunderstorm. Auditions will take place at 3:00 pm on Friday in the school auditorium.
If you are passionate about drama acting, proficient in Chinese language expression, and familiar with the drama Thunderstorm by Cao Yu, this is an opportunity for you to showcase your talents! Please prepare a short monologue in Chinese from Thunderstorm or any other work by Cao Yu to showcase your acting abilities.
Seeing your enthusiasm and skills at the auditions will be our great pleasure.
School Drama Club
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以校话剧俱乐部负责人李华的身份，面向所有交换生拟一则公开选拔话剧《雷雨》的演员的通知，需涵盖选拔时间和地点、选拔具体要求两个方面的内容。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
对……有热情：be passionate about→be enthusiastic about, be keen on
擅长：be proficient in→be skilled in, be expert in
机会：opportunity→chance
展示：showcase→show, display
2. 句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：School Drama Club is excited to announce auditions for the school drama Thunderstorm. Auditions will take place at 3:00 pm on Friday in the school auditorium.
拓展句：School Drama Club is excited to announce auditions for the school drama Thunderstorm, which will take place at 3:00 pm on Friday in the school auditorium.
【点睛】[高分句型1] If you are passionate about drama acting, proficient in Chinese language expression, and familiar with the drama Thunderstorm by Cao Yu, this is an opportunity for you to showcase your talents! (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
[高分句型2] Seeing your enthusiasm and skills at the auditions will be our great pleasure. (运用了动名词短语作主语)
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。
I had just a very wonderful day. Although all my days are always wonderful to me, the day was completely different. There was a bulletin board saying that they would need to find volleyball players for the girls and I was so happy! I have been loving playing volleyball since my mother taught me how to play. I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to play! Then I read more what was on that bulletin board, which said that there would be an audition (面试) after three weeks! “Three weeks ” I thought about it. I did know how to play volleyball but I was not much of an expert in doing it but I still wanted to try.
After that I was determined to practice volleyball every day. I practiced hard again and again each day and I never got tired of doing the same practice through all the days, and finally, the day came. I was so prepared for this and hurried to the gym to audition. When I had reached the gym, I was surprised to see that 12 or 14 girls were lining up and I guessed I was the last one to arrive. Then our audition began. Some of the girls failed to pass the audition and some passed.
There was only 1 slot left to complete the 6 girls to join the volleyball team and suddenly I felt nervous because the person in front of me was going to take her serve (发球). Then the girl hit the ball and then… the ball didn’t pass over the net. The girl slapped her forehead and left, leaving me standing in the middle of the court.
Then the coach spoke, “Okay, you, serve! ” She handed me the ball and I caught it with my hands. As the ball was in my hands, my hands were suddenly sweating and so was I!
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
I then suddenly became nervous about this. “Maybe I should be back of,” I told myself.
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Then I began. I came to a pause, taking a deep breath.
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【答案】One possible version:
I then suddenly became nervous about this. “Maybe I should be back of,” I told myself. And my legs began to shake. My mind went blank. For a moment I wanted to give up, but then it occurred to me that all of these practices that I’d done were all for the audition and I don’t want to be disappointed. Suddenly confidence returned to me. I practiced this for today; I was determined to do this, so I had to do this with all my fighting spirit! I had the ability to pass the audition. Then I stared at the volleyball in my hands and was ready to throw it out.
Then I began. I came to a pause, taking a deep breath. I only glanced at the net, swung my hand and hit the ball and it… and it… and it… Yes! And it passed over the net! My coach stood up clapping her hands. All the people in the gym cheered. I felt very proud and jumped with joy. At that moment I knew my practice for three weeks did pay off. And from it I know if you have devoted yourself to something, you will get the reward.
【解析】
【导语】本文以时间为线索展开，讲述了作者在布告栏看到征招女排排球运动员的信息后，兴奋地决定参加选拔。尽管作者热爱打排球，但并不是专家，她依然坚定地每天练习并备战选拔。最终选拔的日子来临，面对其他女孩和唯一剩下的一个名额，她感到紧张。当轮到她发球时，她手心出汗，身体也开始出汗。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后我突然变得紧张起来。‘也许我该回去，’我对自己说”可知，第一段可描写作者因为紧张而产生退缩的心理活动和生理反应，以及作者回想起自己这些日子坚持付出的努力，恢复信心，决定勇敢地尝试发球。
②由第二段首句内容“然后我开始了。我停顿了一下，深吸了一口气”可知，第二段可描写作者成功地发好了这一球，周围人和作者自己的反应，以作者从这件事中得到的感悟。
2. 续写线索：退缩——心理活动和生理反应——回想付出，重燃信心——打算开始发球——发球成功——感悟
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①放弃：give up/quit/abandon
②某人突然想起：it occurred to sb. that/it hit sb. that/it struck sb. that
③回来：return/come back
④盯着：stare at/gaze at
情绪类
①沮丧的：disappointed/ downhearted/discouraged
②喜悦：joy/delight/happiness
【点睛】[高分句型1] For a moment I wanted to give up, but then it occurred to me that all of these practices that I’d done were all for the audition and I don’t want to be disappointed. (第一个that引导主语从句、第二个that引导限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] And from it I know if you have devoted yourself to something, you will get the reward. (that引导宾语从句并被省略、if引导条件状语从句)沁阳一中2022级高二开学考试
英语
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)
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3. Which course will a graduate who is to enter the workplace most probably choose
A. Dynamic Public Speaking Certification.
B. How to Become a World-class Speaker.
C Complete Public Speaking Masterclass for Every Occasion.
D. Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation.
B
A few months ago, a friend gifted me a robot sweeper that’s programmed to move around a room and clean as it goes.
When the box arrived, I was afraid the device would detect me and suck up (汲取) data along with the dog hair and dust. But the instructions were easy, and I finally decided not to care.
I powered up the sweeper, watched it leave its docking station to work, and quickly fell in love with my newly shiny floors. I kept shooting its working videos. “I think you’re giving more attention to it than to us,” joked my son.
One day, I returned home and discovered that our front door had blown open and the robot rolled into the yard, trying to clean the flower beds. Even when its brushes were blocked with leaves, bugs and mud, its little wheels bravely kept turning.
The robot acted properly as it was programmed to clean “dirty” things. In a kitchen, dirt can be garden debris (碎片) such as leaves and mud. In a garden, this kind of dirt does not need to be removed. The context is important. The problem for robots is that reading this context is difficult.
This accident inspired me to think more about AI (artificial intelligence). As far as I am concerned, AI is simply well trained and reproduces what it has learned. And it is undeniable that robots are increasingly being given powerful intelligence. Some experts even predict that we will soon see not only AI-enabled robots designed to solve problems according to their instructions, but also those with the ability to judge how they should respond when they are in a different setting.
Maybe this will happen in the near future.
4. What was the author’s concern about the robot sweeper at first
A. Its after-sales service. B. Its working efficiency.
C. The privacy of her family. D. The readability of its instructions.
5. How did the author feel about the robot sweeper after using it
A. Enthusiastic. B. Regretful. C. Uncertain. D. Cautious.
6. What was the root cause of the accident happening to the robot sweeper
A. Its program went wrong. B. It lacked critical thinking.
C. Its wheels were badly designed. D. It failed to work on rough surfaces.
7. What does the sixth paragraph mainly talk about concerning AI
A. The accident. B. Some experts’ thinking.
C. Its appeal to the author. D. The author’s opinion.
C
The world’s animal populations have decreased by more than two - thirds since 1970, according to a recent research from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
The London group provided information on 32, 000 wildlife populations which included more than 5,000 species. The researchers found that population sizes had reduced by 69 percent on average. They said the loss of forests, human exploitation(开发) of the environment, pollution, and climate change were great causes of the loss. Land- use change is still the biggest threat (威胁) to wildlife. However, the researchers added, “if we cannot limit warming to 1.5°C, climate change is likely to become the primary cause of biodiversity(生物多样性) loss in the coming years.”
Wildlife populations in Latin American and the Caribbean Sea area were greatly affected. The research showed a 94 percent drop in those areas in over 50 years. Wildlife populations in river and lake habitats decreased the most. Freshwater populations have reduced by an average of 83 percent since 1970. For example, one population of pink river dolphins in the Amazon River area of Brazil fell by 65 percent between 1994 and 2016.
These findings are a red flag that warns of a larger system failure on the horizon. Even one species’ population reduction can affect other species, eventually impacting the ecosystem’s (生态系统) ability to function. Humans depend on a stable climate, predictable weather patterns, and productive farmland and fisheries to thrive(蓬勃发展), but the current trends are severe enough to threaten many life-sustaining systems.
Our future depends on reversing(扭转) the loss of nature just as much as it depends on addressing climate change. And you can’t solve one without solving the other. Everyone has a role in reversing these trends, from individuals to companies to governments. If nothing changes, animal populations will undoubtedly continue to fall, driving wildlife to extinction and threatening the wholeness of the ecosystems on which we all depend.
8. What is the greatest threat to wildlife populations recently
A. Illegal hunting. B. Global warming.
C. Land- use change. D. Environmental pollution.
9. How does the author explain the reduction of freshwater wildlife in Paragraph 3
A. By listing figures. B. By analyzing the causes.
C. By making a comparison. D. By referring to a concept.
10. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A Climate change threatens many wild animals.
B. Farmland is the basis of life- sustaining systems.
C. Extreme weather events have become more frequent.
D. Species variety is important to maintain a stable ecosystem.
11. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To explain the difficulty of restoring ecosystems.
B. To call on people to take action to protect nature.
C To present the increasing trend of climate change.
D. To show people’s efforts in making up for the loss of nature.
D
Mirroring body language is a way to bond and to build understanding. It is a powerful tool that we use without even knowing it.
The most obvious forms of mirroring are yawning and smiling. When you see someone yawn, you are likely to yawn immediately. Smiling is also pretty contagious—seeing a smiling person makes you want to smile too.
Mirroring body language is a nonverbal way to say “I am like you or I feel the same”. Research shows that people who experience the same feelings are likely to trust, understand and accept each other. Women have the natural ability to pick up and understand body signals. Therefore, it is not surprising that a woman is more likely to mirror another woman than a man is to mirror another man.
That’s why women are regarded as better talkers, even if they might not really have more close friends.
Mirroring body language is an excellent way to build trust and understanding quickly. If you want to set up a connection with others, mirror their gestures, sitting position, tone of voice and talking pace. This will make them feel that there is something about you that they like.
While mirroring body language gains you acceptance, you still need to take into consideration your relationship with the person you are mirroring. If you are in a lower social position and are mirroring the body language of your boss, he will view you as rude. However, if you want to defeat those who are trying to prove superior to you, mirroring their body language will help defeat them and change their position.
12. What does the underlined word “contagious” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Affecting each other. B. Showing one’s feelings.
C. Attractive to the others. D. Gentle to people around.
13. What can we know about women from the research
A. They don’t like mirroring others.
B. They tend to have more close friends.
C. They are naturally gifted in building trust.
D. They are good at interpreting body language.
14. What is the author’s attitude to the behavior of mirroring the boss
A. Indifferent. B. Curious. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Common Forms of Mirroring
B. The Excellent Method of Mirroring
C. Mirroring Body Language:A Useful Tool
D. Nonverbal Communication:A Special Bond
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。
Thinking about a summer job after graduation As more people compete for fewer openings . you’ll need to do your research, write a great resume （简历）and get ready for the interview.
To find a job that's right for you, make a list of your interests and strengths, as well as your dislikes , and keep them in mind as you look for a job. For example, if you love books or writing, a job in a bookstore or library might be perfect for you. ___16___ You might not know details about the position, but you can prepare by researching the company itself.
___17___Regardless of the type of job you're applying for, a great resume really makes you stand out. Most importantly, present the strengths in it. It is an effective way to highlight your strongest skills and encourage the hiring manager to read more. Having a job experience on your resume increases the possibility to land a job too. If not, don't worry—there are plenty of other things, extracurricular or voluntary activities you can do to improve your job applications. Make sure the email address and phone number include on your application. ___18___
What do job interviewers look for ___19___ Interviewers want to hire candidates who are smart, who think quickly and clearly, and who can express themselves and communicate well. Dress the part—your appearance also affects your chances of getting the job. ___20___ That means no sandals, jeans, or cutoffs. Even if you'll be scooping ice cream behind a counter, it helps to look professional for the interview.
A Babysitting is in great need nowadays.
B. A good resume is your best job-hunting tool.
C. These details will be used to contact you about interviews.
D. A precise description of hobbies in your resume is crucial.
E. It's not just previous work history or unique skills that matter.
F. When you head out for your interview, avoid looking too casual.
G. But if little kids drive you crazy, a babysitting job may not be ideal.
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四个选项中选上可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
28-year-old Jermaine Scott set up in business as a barber in Madison. He gradually noted the kids were ___21___ to tablets and cell phones when they came to the barbershop. It was ___22___ to cut their hair when they were focused on those. That led to the ___23___ of Scott’s “Barbershop Books Day” when kids could come and get a ___24___ haircut. What was required They had to ___25___ a book while they got it.
He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents. Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their ___26___ on. For people in this community, $15 for a haircut per kid is not easy to ___27___ so in some way a reduction in the price can ___28___.
Scott began his initiative (倡议) by ___29___ five library books and putting them near his chair. Book ____30____ began pouring in when a local news station ____31____ what he was doing. Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further by _____32_____ his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he ____33____ to get kids excited to learn while also giving them ____34____ role models through motivational (激发性的) speakers. Scott said, “If I step outside my comfort zone and tell them school is cool, ____35____ it will guide them in the right direction.”
21. A. adapted B. reduced C. limited D. glued
22. A. safe B. hard C. possible D. pleasant
23. A. advertisement B. support C. celebration D. birth
24. A. satisfying B. unique C. free D. discounted
25 A. introduce B. publish C. read D. choose
26. A. hands B. hair C. feet D. lights
27. A. ignore B. believe C. afford D. refuse
28. A. appear B. count C. exist D. progress
29. A. stealing B. buying C. making D. borrowing
30. A. contents B. titles C. orders D. donations
31. A. reported B. stopped C. recorded D. confirmed
32. A. adding B. applying C. comparing D. expanding
33. A. agrees B. intends C. deserves D. pretends
34. A. intelligent B. official C. positive D. successful
35. A. generally B. certainly C. accordingly D. hopefully
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Diets have changed in China — and so too has its top crop. Since 2011, the country ____36____（grow）more corn than rice. Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over ____37____ past 25 years, while rice has increased only 7 percent.
A taste for meat is ____38____ (actual) behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feed chickens, pigs, and cattle. Another reason for corn's rise: The government encourages farmers to grow corn instead of rice ____39____ (improve) water quality. Corn uses less water ____40____ rice and creates less fertilizer(化肥) runoff. This switch has decreased ____41____ (pollute) in the country's major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.
According to the World Bank, China accounts for about 30 percent of total ____42____ (globe)fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005—when the government ____43____ (start) a soil-testing program ____44____ gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers - and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons. That prevented the emission(排放) of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. China's approach to protecting its environment while _____45_____ (feed) its citizens "offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide." says the bank's Juergen Voegele.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，校话剧俱乐部（School Drama Club）负责人，现负责面向所有交换生公开选拔话剧《雷雨》的演员。请根据以下提示信息拟一则通知：
1. 选拔时间和地点。
2. 具体要求：热爱喜剧表演，具有较好的汉语表达能力，熟悉曹禺的小说《雷雨》。
注意：1. 词数80左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：《雷雨》Thunderstorm
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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。
I had just a very wonderful day. Although all my days are always wonderful to me, the day was completely different. There was a bulletin board saying that they would need to find volleyball players for the girls and I was so happy! I have been loving playing volleyball since my mother taught me how to play. I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to play! Then I read more what was on that bulletin board, which said that there would be an audition (面试) after three weeks! “Three weeks ” I thought about it. I did know how to play volleyball but I was not much of an expert in doing it but I still wanted to try.
After that I was determined to practice volleyball every day. I practiced hard again and again each day and I never got tired of doing the same practice through all the days, and finally, the day came. I was so prepared for this and hurried to the gym to audition. When I had reached the gym, I was surprised to see that 12 or 14 girls were lining up and I guessed I was the last one to arrive. Then our audition began. Some of the girls failed to pass the audition and some passed.
There was only 1 slot left to complete the 6 girls to join the volleyball team and suddenly I felt nervous because the person in front of me was going to take her serve (发球). Then the girl hit the ball and then… the ball didn’t pass over the net. The girl slapped her forehead and left, leaving me standing in the middle of the court.
Then the coach spoke, “Okay, you, serve! ” She handed me the ball and I caught it with my hands. As the ball was in my hands, my hands were suddenly sweating and so was I!
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
I then suddenly became nervous about this. “Maybe I should be back of,” I told myself.
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Then I began. I came to a pause, taking a deep breath.
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