2024届高考英语模拟冲刺卷(二)（含答案）
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高考模拟冲刺卷(二)
本试卷共150分。仅含阅读部分请自动乘以1.25。试时间120分钟。
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Museums in Baltimore
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum contains 36,000 objects from around the world.Walking through the museum’s historic buildings，visitors encounter a stunning panorama of thousands of years of art，from romantic 17th-century images of French gardens to fascinating Ethiopian icons，ancient Roman sarcophagi(石棺)，and peaceful images of the Buddha.
Tickets：$9.5.Free for children aged 7 and under.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the innovators，entrepreneurs and workers who promoted this port city into the industrial age.From garment making to airplane manufacturing，visitors to the museum will discover how their pioneering spirit built the region’s manufacturing might.Located in an 1860s oyster cannery on a five-acre waterfront campus，the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
Tickets：$15.Half price for children.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century，modern，and contemporary art.It has 90,000 works of art—including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world.The BMA is now throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries.
Tickets：$10.Ten percent off if booked on the official website.
American Visionary Art Museum
The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation’s museum for self-taught，creative skills.Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers，housewives，mechanics，the disabled，as well as the occasional neurosurgeon.From carved roots to embroidered rags，tattoos to toothpicks，“the visionary” transforms dreams，loss，hopes，and ideals into powerful works of art.
Tickets：$9.5.Free for children aged 6 and under and museum members.
1．Which museum best suits people interested in contemporary French paintings
A．The Walters Art Museum.
B．Baltimore Museum of Industry.
C．Baltimore Museum of Art.
D．American Visionary Art Museum.
2．What do we know about Baltimore Museum of Industry
A．It’s a place for memorial celebrations for the city.
B．It was built in a factory where food was canned.
C．It offers free exhibitions for guests of all ages.
D．It is now undergoing a multi-year project.
3．How much should they pay if a 7-year-old boy goes to American Visionary Art Museum with his parents
A．$19. B．$23.5.
C．$27. D．$28.5.
B
For recreation league athletes，there’s nothing worse than when one of your teammates drops out at the last minute.When a recreation league ice hockey(冰上曲棍球) team in Edmonton needed a goalie(守门员)，they got a save from an unlikely hero.
Nelson Rego，who is 100% blind，plays blind ice hockey for the Edmonton “SeeHawks” and accidentally met another goalie，John Hunter，who was inquiring online about a chest protector.Later Hunter got injured，and trying to help his team find a goalie for a league game，he reached out on the Edmonton Goalies Facebook page.
“Nelson calls me，and he starts out with，‘Hey，how’s the chest protector going？’” Hunter later shared about the remarkable story.“Then Nelson continues，‘By the way，I’m not sure if this is a good idea but I’ve learned that you’re looking for a goalie substitute for your league game tonight.What do you think about me playing？’”
The team was “all in”，so Rego got ready for his first-ever sighted league match.
According to the players，they didn’t tell the referee until the puck(冰球) drop that their goalie was blind—information with which he didn’t really know what to do.
In an interview with CTV Edmonton，Rego explains he keeps himself centered in the goal by measuring the distance between the posts with his stick and his glove.After he uses sound to key into where the puck is and if it’s being challenged，all the while he follows verbal instructions from his loving wife Emelinda，in the stands telling the action.
The game was by no means a washout for Rego，because even though Rego’s team lost，he hung in there and earned the respect and admiration of the team.
This remarkable night is just one step in Rego’s hockey career and he wants to go further.Rego says，“If it’s something you want to do，just do it.It’s amazing to watch hockey，but it’s even better to play it.”
4．Why did Nelson Rego make a call to John Hunter
A．To apply to be a goalie substitute.
B．To send him a nice chest protector.
C．To invite him to an ice hockey game.
D．To ask him to look for a sighted goalie.
5．What does Nelson Rego mainly explain in paragraph 6
A．His wife’s devotion to his job.
B．How he plays as a blind goalie.
C．His deep love for ice hockey.
D．Why he dropped a puck in a game.
6．What does the underlined word “washout” in paragraph 7 probably mean
A．Gift. B．Fight.
C．Change. D．Failure.
7．Which of the following can best describe Nelson Rego
A．Helpful and modest.
B．Polite and generous.
C．Ambitious and active.
D．Talented and hardworking.
C
What could driving a race car and pointing a camera at the Milky Way have in common？More than you might imagine.Race car driver Bubba Wallace and photographer Batak Tefreshi journeyed together to remote Gooseberry Mesa for an adventure aimed at capturing the night sky.
Gooseberry Mesa，far from population centers，is protected from the nighttime light pollution，which makes it perfect for star photographers.Natural night environments such as this are rare.
Camping，hiking and shooting stars in mountainous Mesa highlight the similarity between photography and racing.Bubba notes，“Once you fire up the engine there’s no turning back—I know I’ll be in that seat for more than three hours.” Batak agrees，“I have the same feeling as soon as I touch my camera—I’m ready to continue through the entire night.” For Bubba，developing patience allowed him to mature as a driver and is equally essential to Batak’s photography.
Seizing the moment is crucial too.“Every minute things are changing—the Earth’s shadow，the moonlight，the rise of stars，” Batak explains.“If you lose the moment，it’s gone forever.” Bubba finds the physical and mental demands of racing as crucial when travelling in Utah’s rugged landscapes under freezing temperatures.
Think incoming clouds，wind，or mist will ruin your chance at a perfect shot？According to Batak，“With wide-angle nightscapes，every unexpected weather condition can be an opportunity.Our photos show oranges and blues around the moon you wouldn’t see under a clear sky.”
The team discovered shared interests that go beyond photography.“We’re both passionate about bringing cultures together and using our work to break down boundaries，”says Batak.“The night sky has a unifying power.The sky connects the whole world under one umbrella.”
8．Why did Bubba and Batak choose Gooseberry Mesa
A．It has a small population.
B．It has ideal weather conditions.
C．It is free from light pollution.
D．It has a magnificent landscape.
9．Which is required in both car racing and photography
A．Willpower. B．Teamwork.
C．Bravery. D．Creativity.
10．What does Batak think of unexpected weather as a photographer
A．Annoying. B．Disastrous.
C．Favorable. D．Challenging.
11．Which may be a message behind the team’s photography work
A．Appreciating the night sky.
B．Connecting various cultures.
C．Removing racial boundaries.
D．Protecting the environment.
D
Studying the DNA of 300 mice has flagged up(引起对……的关注) genes which have been linked to hereditary(遗传的) sight loss for the first time.Researchers say because mice’s genes are so similar to humans’，their findings could lead to the treatment of more genetic diseases.
Scientists at the University of California，Davis studied information from a data bank of mice’s genetic material.They found 347 genes linked to eye problems，with just 86 of them having been studied in the past.
Only around 50 to 75 percent of hereditary eye diseases in human can be explained with present science.The researchers believe these hundreds of new genes found in mice could be a key to explaining—and therefore being able to treat the other 25－50 percent.
“This is extremely valuable for people with hereditary eye disease，” said researcher Professor Ala Moshiri.“All researchers are going to start using these data.In the past，we knew the problem was there but we didn’t know where to look.Now eye centers can call back patients and screen them for these new genes.We expected that more and more of these genetic diseases will be treatable.” Also，the fact is that more than 60 percent of eye problems at birth are ones resulting from the baby’s parents!
Thanks to data from the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium(IMPC)，which is trying to work out what every single gene in a mouse is responsible for，with the aim of translating it to humans，scientists are moving closer to figuring out all genetic causes of blindness.To do this，scientists separate a single gene from other ones at a time and then observe what effect it has on the mouse for a long time.This has so far been done more than 7,000 times and has achieved great success.Researchers are now working alongside eye care centers in Texas and Iowa in order to compare the mice’s genes to those of patients.
12．How many hereditary-sight-loss-related genes were newly found
A．86. B．261.
C．300. D．347.
13．Why is the percentage of genetic eye problems mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To show the significance of studying mice’s genes.
B．To prove mice’s genes are similar to humans’．
C．To warn the high risk level of suffering them.
D．To explain how common they are among people.
14．What should scientists do first to unlock secrets of genetic blindness
A．Compare humans’ genes with mice’s.
B．Recognize each gene’s role of humans.
C．Set apart a gene of a mouse each time.
D．Figure out each gene’s function of a mouse.
15．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．New Ways to Cure Sight Loss
B．Genetic Diseases Discovered in Mice
C．Genes Found Behind Eye Problems
D．Humans’ Genes Causing Eye Diseases
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
Whether you want to have more successful relationships，a better career，or just be able to turn down chocolate，pushing your boundaries is essential.You will have to start by working through weaknesses when they arise.
Develop a brief plan of action. 16 Set goals for yourself with time limits.Under each goal，create actionable steps that allow you to stay on track and succeed.For example，if your public speaking skills are weak，make it a goal that you can give a confident presentation.You can plan out actionable steps like writing a speech，delivering the speech to an empty room，then to one person，and then to several people. 17
Use your strengths to build confidence.While you are working to overcome a weakness，work on things you are good at，too. 18 It also keeps you looking competent and skilled while you build your skillset even more.
Rely on your working with others is a strength in any situation.Admitting that you need help in a certain area will help you to include team members and other partners in your tasks. 19 If you find it difficult to reach out or to rely on others，this might be your weakness! You can take steps to learn how to depend on others.
20 Your weaknesses are called weaknesses for a reason.It takes hard work and devotion to overcome them.Even if you fall short of a goal，acknowledge any progress that you did make.This will keep you in a positive frame of mind and help you pick up and continue overcoming the weakness.
A．Celebrate every success.
B．Be patient to figure out your weaknesses.
C．With a plan in mind，you will be better at speaking to others.
D．To overcome your weaknesses，you need a plan to beat them.
E．Eventually，you’ll be confident enough to deliver the speech to the public.
F．You can also learn to overcome your weaknesses by observing how others handle those tasks.
G．This will keep your confidence up and help you get back to work to overcome your weakness.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
The COVID-19 distances people from each other.However，it also 21 friendships between people who would have otherwise never become friends.In the case of 92-year-old Mary，that friend happens to be her two-year-old neighbor，Ben.
The lockdown this year was particularly 22 for Mary，who has been living 23 .With nobody around her，she had to spend most of her time watching TV.Ben was also 24 at home，unable to play with other kids.
Their unusual friendship developed 25 .At first，Mary would 26 at Ben from her window whenever she saw the boy in the yard.Then，she began going outside to 27 him in person.The 28 eventually expanded to daily gatherings by the fence that separated the two homes.The pair even invented a socially distanced 29 that Mary called “stick ball”．Ben threw his ball towards the fence and Mary got her walking stick， 30 over the fence and hit the ball back.
When the two were unable to meet in the yard in bad weather，Ben’s mother kept the friendship 31 by calling at Mary’s porch with the baby.
The bond has blossomed even further since Mary got vaccinated earlier this year.Mary 32 Ben with a colorful toy truck collection that had once belonged to her grandson.The boy returned the 33 with a gift of his own—a pile of sand that he carefully carried in his small hands and dropped at her door.
Now the pair are often seen high-fiving across the fence or sitting outside Mary’s house，blowing bubbles.What a 34 scene! Friendship really knows no 35 .
21．A.draws on B．wears out
C．brings back D．results in
22．A.dangerous B．hard
C．unfair D．strange
23．A.well B．out
C．alone D．nearby
24．A.stuck B．locked
C．left D．deserted
25．A.suddenly B．gradually
C．secretly D．randomly
26．A.stare B．point
C．wave D．shout
27．A.hug B．contact
C．welcome D．greet
28．A.routine B．tradition
C．appointment D．exercise
29．A.device B．game
C．rule D．concept
30．A.jumped B．turned
C．reached D．knocked
31．A.pure B．precious
C．alive D．formal
32．A.gifted B．reminded
C．convinced D．guided
13．A.trust B．service
C．company D．favor
34．A.heart-warming B．bitter-sweet
C．familiar-looking D．hard-won
35．A.backgrounds B．boundaries
C．strategies D．consequences
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Sichuan Opera，one of the oldest local operas in China，is popular in Sichuan Province and some regions of Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces.36. a stage entertainment，it conveys the idea of time and space to the audience through performances.
The opera is characterized by its unique solo singing，refined acting，rich percussion and 37.________(irresistible)funny comedians.It also displays its amazing 38. (skill)：face changing，spitting fire，and rolling light.
The face changing or “bianlian” in Chinese，is 39. unique stunt(绝技) in Sichuan Opera that 40. (use) to express the changing emotions of characters.Only a few masters have grasped this skill.On the stage，they change their painted masks in magically quick succession by twisting their heads and 41. (wave) their arms.
Face changing got its start 300 years ago.At the beginning，opera masters 42. (change) the color of their faces during performances by blowing into a bowl of red，black 43. gold powder.The powder would stick to their oiled skin quickly.By the 1920’s，opera masters began using layers of masks 44. (make) of oiled paper or dried pig bladder.At present the masters use the full face，painted silk masks,45. can be worn in layers，and be pulled off one by one in the blink of an eye.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
（满分15分）
假定你是李华。4月23日是“世界读书日”，为此，你校开展了系列活动。请给你的笔友Tom写一封邮件，内容包括：
1．介绍活动内容；
2．分享个人收获。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom，
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
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 was a single mother in my 30s who lived down and out with my daughter Peggy in a small apartment，struggling hard to make ends meet.
One day，I headed to the downtown for an interview.I sat down in the streetcar，and there against the seat was a beautiful silk umbrella with a silver handle decorated with gold scrolls，among which there was a name carved.
On impulse(冲动) I determined to find the owner myself.I got off the streetcar in the heavy rain and thankfully opened the umbrella to protect myself.Then I searched a telephone book for the name，I found it immediately and called it，waiting patiently，and then a lady answered.
“Yes，” she said in surprise，with extreme excitement.“It was my umbrella which had been stolen more than a year before.”
So appealing was her pleasure that I forgot I was looking for a job and went directly to her small house.She took the umbrella，with teary eyes，explaining with choking voice that the umbrella was given by her parents，now dead.Her happiness at retrieving(找回) this special possession was such that to have accepted her reward would have spoiled something，so I refused her offer and left.
The following months were hard.I could only obtain temporary employment，for a small salary.What was worse，I had just lost my last job before Christmas，with only fifteen dollars left.Unless a miracle happened，I would be homeless in January，hungry and jobless.I had prayed steadily for weeks，and there had been no answer but this coldness and darkness.
The air was full of Christmas merriment，with the bells ringing and children shouting in the bitter dusk of the evening.But there should be no Christmas for me，I knew，no gifts，no remembrance whatsoever.
Thinking of this，I couldn’t control my tears on my way home，but I managed a smile so I could greet my little daughter.She opened the door for me and threw herself in my arms，screaming joyously and demanding desirably for her Christmas gift.There I stood，frozen，overwhelmed by misery.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Suddenly，the doorbell rang and Peggy rushed to answer it，calling that it must be Santa Claus.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suddenly，a note attached to one package caught my eyes.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1-5 CBDAB 6-10 DCCAC 11-15 BBACC 16-20 DEGFA 21-25 DBCAB
26-30 CDABC 31-35 CADAB
36.As 37.irresistibly 38.skills 39.a 40.is used
41.waving 42.changed 43.and 44.made 45.which
A possible version：
Dear Tom，
With the World Reading Day over，I am writing to share some related information with you.
It’s widely acknowledged that reading benefits us in many ways.Not only can it broaden our horizons but it can also deepen our thoughts.Therefore，a series of activities，such as Reading Salon，a Second-hand Book Exchange，took place on that day.
What deserved to be mentioned most was the theme of the reading day—Reading Chinese Classics and Inheriting Chinese Culture.From then on，we students realized that it was high time that we should do more reading and pass on Chinese culture.
How I wish you had joined us!
Yours，
Li Hua
A possible version:
Suddenly，the doorbell rang and Peggy rushed to answer it，calling that it must be Santa Claus.Then I heard a man talking heartily to her and went to the door.He was a delivery man，and his arms were full of parcels.“This is a mistake，” I said，but he read the name on the parcels and they were for me.When he had gone，I didn’t know what to do.Later，Peggy and I sat on the floor looking at each other.What a surprise! I looked for the name of the sender.
Suddenly，a note attached to one package caught my eyes.I picked up the note，which read “Thanks for returning the umbrella.Merry Christmas！” It was sent by the lady.Holding the note tightly，I was on the verge of tears，with a stream of warmth spreading through my body.On that cold Christmas，I forgot I had no money for the rent and only fifteen dollars in my pocket.We just sat in our small apartment unwrapping the gifts with happiness.A sweet peace flooded me like a blessing which made me hopeful again.
本试卷共150分。仅含阅读部分请自动乘以1.25。试时间120分钟。
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Museums in Baltimore
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum contains 36,000 objects from around the world.Walking through the museum’s historic buildings，visitors encounter a stunning panorama of thousands of years of art，from romantic 17th-century images of French gardens to fascinating Ethiopian icons，ancient Roman sarcophagi(石棺)，and peaceful images of the Buddha.
Tickets：$9.5.Free for children aged 7 and under.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the innovators，entrepreneurs and workers who promoted this port city into the industrial age.From garment making to airplane manufacturing，visitors to the museum will discover how their pioneering spirit built the region’s manufacturing might.Located in an 1860s oyster cannery on a five-acre waterfront campus，the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
Tickets：$15.Half price for children.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century，modern，and contemporary art.It has 90,000 works of art—including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world.The BMA is now throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries.
Tickets：$10.Ten percent off if booked on the official website.
American Visionary Art Museum
The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation’s museum for self-taught，creative skills.Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers，housewives，mechanics，the disabled，as well as the occasional neurosurgeon.From carved roots to embroidered rags，tattoos to toothpicks，“the visionary” transforms dreams，loss，hopes，and ideals into powerful works of art.
Tickets：$9.5.Free for children aged 6 and under and museum members.
1．Which museum best suits people interested in contemporary French paintings
A．The Walters Art Museum.
B．Baltimore Museum of Industry.
C．Baltimore Museum of Art.
D．American Visionary Art Museum.
2．What do we know about Baltimore Museum of Industry
A．It’s a place for memorial celebrations for the city.
B．It was built in a factory where food was canned.
C．It offers free exhibitions for guests of all ages.
D．It is now undergoing a multi-year project.
3．How much should they pay if a 7-year-old boy goes to American Visionary Art Museum with his parents
A．$19. B．$23.5.
C．$27. D．$28.5.
B
For recreation league athletes，there’s nothing worse than when one of your teammates drops out at the last minute.When a recreation league ice hockey(冰上曲棍球) team in Edmonton needed a goalie(守门员)，they got a save from an unlikely hero.
Nelson Rego，who is 100% blind，plays blind ice hockey for the Edmonton “SeeHawks” and accidentally met another goalie，John Hunter，who was inquiring online about a chest protector.Later Hunter got injured，and trying to help his team find a goalie for a league game，he reached out on the Edmonton Goalies Facebook page.
“Nelson calls me，and he starts out with，‘Hey，how’s the chest protector going？’” Hunter later shared about the remarkable story.“Then Nelson continues，‘By the way，I’m not sure if this is a good idea but I’ve learned that you’re looking for a goalie substitute for your league game tonight.What do you think about me playing？’”
The team was “all in”，so Rego got ready for his first-ever sighted league match.
According to the players，they didn’t tell the referee until the puck(冰球) drop that their goalie was blind—information with which he didn’t really know what to do.
In an interview with CTV Edmonton，Rego explains he keeps himself centered in the goal by measuring the distance between the posts with his stick and his glove.After he uses sound to key into where the puck is and if it’s being challenged，all the while he follows verbal instructions from his loving wife Emelinda，in the stands telling the action.
The game was by no means a washout for Rego，because even though Rego’s team lost，he hung in there and earned the respect and admiration of the team.
This remarkable night is just one step in Rego’s hockey career and he wants to go further.Rego says，“If it’s something you want to do，just do it.It’s amazing to watch hockey，but it’s even better to play it.”
4．Why did Nelson Rego make a call to John Hunter
A．To apply to be a goalie substitute.
B．To send him a nice chest protector.
C．To invite him to an ice hockey game.
D．To ask him to look for a sighted goalie.
5．What does Nelson Rego mainly explain in paragraph 6
A．His wife’s devotion to his job.
B．How he plays as a blind goalie.
C．His deep love for ice hockey.
D．Why he dropped a puck in a game.
6．What does the underlined word “washout” in paragraph 7 probably mean
A．Gift. B．Fight.
C．Change. D．Failure.
7．Which of the following can best describe Nelson Rego
A．Helpful and modest.
B．Polite and generous.
C．Ambitious and active.
D．Talented and hardworking.
C
What could driving a race car and pointing a camera at the Milky Way have in common？More than you might imagine.Race car driver Bubba Wallace and photographer Batak Tefreshi journeyed together to remote Gooseberry Mesa for an adventure aimed at capturing the night sky.
Gooseberry Mesa，far from population centers，is protected from the nighttime light pollution，which makes it perfect for star photographers.Natural night environments such as this are rare.
Camping，hiking and shooting stars in mountainous Mesa highlight the similarity between photography and racing.Bubba notes，“Once you fire up the engine there’s no turning back—I know I’ll be in that seat for more than three hours.” Batak agrees，“I have the same feeling as soon as I touch my camera—I’m ready to continue through the entire night.” For Bubba，developing patience allowed him to mature as a driver and is equally essential to Batak’s photography.
Seizing the moment is crucial too.“Every minute things are changing—the Earth’s shadow，the moonlight，the rise of stars，” Batak explains.“If you lose the moment，it’s gone forever.” Bubba finds the physical and mental demands of racing as crucial when travelling in Utah’s rugged landscapes under freezing temperatures.
Think incoming clouds，wind，or mist will ruin your chance at a perfect shot？According to Batak，“With wide-angle nightscapes，every unexpected weather condition can be an opportunity.Our photos show oranges and blues around the moon you wouldn’t see under a clear sky.”
The team discovered shared interests that go beyond photography.“We’re both passionate about bringing cultures together and using our work to break down boundaries，”says Batak.“The night sky has a unifying power.The sky connects the whole world under one umbrella.”
8．Why did Bubba and Batak choose Gooseberry Mesa
A．It has a small population.
B．It has ideal weather conditions.
C．It is free from light pollution.
D．It has a magnificent landscape.
9．Which is required in both car racing and photography
A．Willpower. B．Teamwork.
C．Bravery. D．Creativity.
10．What does Batak think of unexpected weather as a photographer
A．Annoying. B．Disastrous.
C．Favorable. D．Challenging.
11．Which may be a message behind the team’s photography work
A．Appreciating the night sky.
B．Connecting various cultures.
C．Removing racial boundaries.
D．Protecting the environment.
D
Studying the DNA of 300 mice has flagged up(引起对……的关注) genes which have been linked to hereditary(遗传的) sight loss for the first time.Researchers say because mice’s genes are so similar to humans’，their findings could lead to the treatment of more genetic diseases.
Scientists at the University of California，Davis studied information from a data bank of mice’s genetic material.They found 347 genes linked to eye problems，with just 86 of them having been studied in the past.
Only around 50 to 75 percent of hereditary eye diseases in human can be explained with present science.The researchers believe these hundreds of new genes found in mice could be a key to explaining—and therefore being able to treat the other 25－50 percent.
“This is extremely valuable for people with hereditary eye disease，” said researcher Professor Ala Moshiri.“All researchers are going to start using these data.In the past，we knew the problem was there but we didn’t know where to look.Now eye centers can call back patients and screen them for these new genes.We expected that more and more of these genetic diseases will be treatable.” Also，the fact is that more than 60 percent of eye problems at birth are ones resulting from the baby’s parents!
Thanks to data from the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium(IMPC)，which is trying to work out what every single gene in a mouse is responsible for，with the aim of translating it to humans，scientists are moving closer to figuring out all genetic causes of blindness.To do this，scientists separate a single gene from other ones at a time and then observe what effect it has on the mouse for a long time.This has so far been done more than 7,000 times and has achieved great success.Researchers are now working alongside eye care centers in Texas and Iowa in order to compare the mice’s genes to those of patients.
12．How many hereditary-sight-loss-related genes were newly found
A．86. B．261.
C．300. D．347.
13．Why is the percentage of genetic eye problems mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To show the significance of studying mice’s genes.
B．To prove mice’s genes are similar to humans’．
C．To warn the high risk level of suffering them.
D．To explain how common they are among people.
14．What should scientists do first to unlock secrets of genetic blindness
A．Compare humans’ genes with mice’s.
B．Recognize each gene’s role of humans.
C．Set apart a gene of a mouse each time.
D．Figure out each gene’s function of a mouse.
15．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．New Ways to Cure Sight Loss
B．Genetic Diseases Discovered in Mice
C．Genes Found Behind Eye Problems
D．Humans’ Genes Causing Eye Diseases
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
Whether you want to have more successful relationships，a better career，or just be able to turn down chocolate，pushing your boundaries is essential.You will have to start by working through weaknesses when they arise.
Develop a brief plan of action. 16 Set goals for yourself with time limits.Under each goal，create actionable steps that allow you to stay on track and succeed.For example，if your public speaking skills are weak，make it a goal that you can give a confident presentation.You can plan out actionable steps like writing a speech，delivering the speech to an empty room，then to one person，and then to several people. 17
Use your strengths to build confidence.While you are working to overcome a weakness，work on things you are good at，too. 18 It also keeps you looking competent and skilled while you build your skillset even more.
Rely on your working with others is a strength in any situation.Admitting that you need help in a certain area will help you to include team members and other partners in your tasks. 19 If you find it difficult to reach out or to rely on others，this might be your weakness! You can take steps to learn how to depend on others.
20 Your weaknesses are called weaknesses for a reason.It takes hard work and devotion to overcome them.Even if you fall short of a goal，acknowledge any progress that you did make.This will keep you in a positive frame of mind and help you pick up and continue overcoming the weakness.
A．Celebrate every success.
B．Be patient to figure out your weaknesses.
C．With a plan in mind，you will be better at speaking to others.
D．To overcome your weaknesses，you need a plan to beat them.
E．Eventually，you’ll be confident enough to deliver the speech to the public.
F．You can also learn to overcome your weaknesses by observing how others handle those tasks.
G．This will keep your confidence up and help you get back to work to overcome your weakness.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
The COVID-19 distances people from each other.However，it also 21 friendships between people who would have otherwise never become friends.In the case of 92-year-old Mary，that friend happens to be her two-year-old neighbor，Ben.
The lockdown this year was particularly 22 for Mary，who has been living 23 .With nobody around her，she had to spend most of her time watching TV.Ben was also 24 at home，unable to play with other kids.
Their unusual friendship developed 25 .At first，Mary would 26 at Ben from her window whenever she saw the boy in the yard.Then，she began going outside to 27 him in person.The 28 eventually expanded to daily gatherings by the fence that separated the two homes.The pair even invented a socially distanced 29 that Mary called “stick ball”．Ben threw his ball towards the fence and Mary got her walking stick， 30 over the fence and hit the ball back.
When the two were unable to meet in the yard in bad weather，Ben’s mother kept the friendship 31 by calling at Mary’s porch with the baby.
The bond has blossomed even further since Mary got vaccinated earlier this year.Mary 32 Ben with a colorful toy truck collection that had once belonged to her grandson.The boy returned the 33 with a gift of his own—a pile of sand that he carefully carried in his small hands and dropped at her door.
Now the pair are often seen high-fiving across the fence or sitting outside Mary’s house，blowing bubbles.What a 34 scene! Friendship really knows no 35 .
21．A.draws on B．wears out
C．brings back D．results in
22．A.dangerous B．hard
C．unfair D．strange
23．A.well B．out
C．alone D．nearby
24．A.stuck B．locked
C．left D．deserted
25．A.suddenly B．gradually
C．secretly D．randomly
26．A.stare B．point
C．wave D．shout
27．A.hug B．contact
C．welcome D．greet
28．A.routine B．tradition
C．appointment D．exercise
29．A.device B．game
C．rule D．concept
30．A.jumped B．turned
C．reached D．knocked
31．A.pure B．precious
C．alive D．formal
32．A.gifted B．reminded
C．convinced D．guided
13．A.trust B．service
C．company D．favor
34．A.heart-warming B．bitter-sweet
C．familiar-looking D．hard-won
35．A.backgrounds B．boundaries
C．strategies D．consequences
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Sichuan Opera，one of the oldest local operas in China，is popular in Sichuan Province and some regions of Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces.36. a stage entertainment，it conveys the idea of time and space to the audience through performances.
The opera is characterized by its unique solo singing，refined acting，rich percussion and 37.________(irresistible)funny comedians.It also displays its amazing 38. (skill)：face changing，spitting fire，and rolling light.
The face changing or “bianlian” in Chinese，is 39. unique stunt(绝技) in Sichuan Opera that 40. (use) to express the changing emotions of characters.Only a few masters have grasped this skill.On the stage，they change their painted masks in magically quick succession by twisting their heads and 41. (wave) their arms.
Face changing got its start 300 years ago.At the beginning，opera masters 42. (change) the color of their faces during performances by blowing into a bowl of red，black 43. gold powder.The powder would stick to their oiled skin quickly.By the 1920’s，opera masters began using layers of masks 44. (make) of oiled paper or dried pig bladder.At present the masters use the full face，painted silk masks,45. can be worn in layers，and be pulled off one by one in the blink of an eye.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
（满分15分）
假定你是李华。4月23日是“世界读书日”，为此，你校开展了系列活动。请给你的笔友Tom写一封邮件，内容包括：
1．介绍活动内容；
2．分享个人收获。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom，
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Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
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 was a single mother in my 30s who lived down and out with my daughter Peggy in a small apartment，struggling hard to make ends meet.
One day，I headed to the downtown for an interview.I sat down in the streetcar，and there against the seat was a beautiful silk umbrella with a silver handle decorated with gold scrolls，among which there was a name carved.
On impulse(冲动) I determined to find the owner myself.I got off the streetcar in the heavy rain and thankfully opened the umbrella to protect myself.Then I searched a telephone book for the name，I found it immediately and called it，waiting patiently，and then a lady answered.
“Yes，” she said in surprise，with extreme excitement.“It was my umbrella which had been stolen more than a year before.”
So appealing was her pleasure that I forgot I was looking for a job and went directly to her small house.She took the umbrella，with teary eyes，explaining with choking voice that the umbrella was given by her parents，now dead.Her happiness at retrieving(找回) this special possession was such that to have accepted her reward would have spoiled something，so I refused her offer and left.
The following months were hard.I could only obtain temporary employment，for a small salary.What was worse，I had just lost my last job before Christmas，with only fifteen dollars left.Unless a miracle happened，I would be homeless in January，hungry and jobless.I had prayed steadily for weeks，and there had been no answer but this coldness and darkness.
The air was full of Christmas merriment，with the bells ringing and children shouting in the bitter dusk of the evening.But there should be no Christmas for me，I knew，no gifts，no remembrance whatsoever.
Thinking of this，I couldn’t control my tears on my way home，but I managed a smile so I could greet my little daughter.She opened the door for me and threw herself in my arms，screaming joyously and demanding desirably for her Christmas gift.There I stood，frozen，overwhelmed by misery.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Suddenly，the doorbell rang and Peggy rushed to answer it，calling that it must be Santa Claus.
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Suddenly，a note attached to one package caught my eyes.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1-5 CBDAB 6-10 DCCAC 11-15 BBACC 16-20 DEGFA 21-25 DBCAB
26-30 CDABC 31-35 CADAB
36.As 37.irresistibly 38.skills 39.a 40.is used
41.waving 42.changed 43.and 44.made 45.which
A possible version：
Dear Tom，
With the World Reading Day over，I am writing to share some related information with you.
It’s widely acknowledged that reading benefits us in many ways.Not only can it broaden our horizons but it can also deepen our thoughts.Therefore，a series of activities，such as Reading Salon，a Second-hand Book Exchange，took place on that day.
What deserved to be mentioned most was the theme of the reading day—Reading Chinese Classics and Inheriting Chinese Culture.From then on，we students realized that it was high time that we should do more reading and pass on Chinese culture.
How I wish you had joined us!
Yours，
Li Hua
A possible version:
Suddenly，the doorbell rang and Peggy rushed to answer it，calling that it must be Santa Claus.Then I heard a man talking heartily to her and went to the door.He was a delivery man，and his arms were full of parcels.“This is a mistake，” I said，but he read the name on the parcels and they were for me.When he had gone，I didn’t know what to do.Later，Peggy and I sat on the floor looking at each other.What a surprise! I looked for the name of the sender.
Suddenly，a note attached to one package caught my eyes.I picked up the note，which read “Thanks for returning the umbrella.Merry Christmas！” It was sent by the lady.Holding the note tightly，I was on the verge of tears，with a stream of warmth spreading through my body.On that cold Christmas，I forgot I had no money for the rent and only fifteen dollars in my pocket.We just sat in our small apartment unwrapping the gifts with happiness.A sweet peace flooded me like a blessing which made me hopeful again.
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