成都七中万达学校高2022级高二（下）半期考试
英语试卷
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共110分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who likes reading alone
A. Jim. B. Mary. C. Sarah.
2. What time does the woman get off work
A. Before 6:30 p. m. B. At 7:00 p. m. C. After 7:30 p. m.
3. What will the boy do next
A. Clean up the table. B. Do his homework. C. Buy some pencils.
4. How does the woman feel about the man’s magic trick
A. She loves it. B. She’s quite surprised. C. She thinks it’s too easy.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Mother and child. C. Teacher and student.
第二节（共15小题）
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。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What do Eva and her classmates want to do
A. Go back to school. B. See an art exhibition. C. Celebrate their graduation.
7. What do we know about the restaurant
A. It sells works of art. B. People can paint there. C. Guests must dress up there.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Why did Kevin change his backpack
A. His old one was too small.
B. The teacher asked him to change one.
C. It was for the benefit of his health.
9. Why does Kevin like staying at school
A. He likes talking to the teacher.
B. He finishes his homework faster.
C. He likes playing games with his classmates.
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. At school. B. At Kevin’s house. C. At a doctor’s office.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the man try to do
A. Get another degree. B. Take a part-time job. C. Graduate in the fall.
12. How many classes is the woman taking
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
13. What do the speakers agree on in the end
A. Studying together. B. Taking fewer classes. C. Exercising regularly.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Why does Bill think Helen shouldn’t be at school
A. He is afraid of getting her cold.
B. He thinks she should be resting.
C. He thinks the school is uncomfortable.
15. What did Helen’s Russian friend suggest
A. Eating garlic. B. Seeing a doctor. C. Drinking a lot of water.
16. How does Helen think the hot water would help
A. It would cure her cough.
B. It would clear her runny nose.
C. It would be good for her throat.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is the purpose of the announcement
A. To tell passengers the rules.
B. To help passengers stay safe.
C. To make sure people don’t lose things.
18. What is the weather like today
A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny.
19. Where should passengers go if they have problems
A. To the top of the stairs.
B. To the end of the waiting area.
C. To the middle of the waiting area.
20. How will the staff deal with the luggage left behind in the waiting area
A They may remove it. B. They’ll take pictures of it. C. They’ll try to find the owner.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If the poems you read at school made you think poetry is old-fashioned, here are four poets whose work will make you look at poetry in a different way.
Brian Bilston
Brian Bilston’s poetry is definitely more relevant to what happens around us nowadays. He covers subjects such as climate change, modern technology and international events. Although Brian uses rhyme in some of his work, it is extremely effective, especially as so many are humorous poems. He uses simple words and has a skill for word play, making them accessible for today’s audience.
Ada Limón
Ada is a well-known American poet, and has released several collections of poetry. Her poems are deeply rooted in nature, emotion and relatable metaphors (比喻). Her work feels like a natural progression from the poetry covered in schools. There is still an artistic weaving and careful placement of words, but the messages and inner meanings are comprehensible for a modern audience.
Tracy K Smith
Tracy was the winner of the Best First Book by an African American poet, with her 2003 collection, The Body’s Question. Her poems cover important issues around race, family, going beyond from childhood into adulthood and much more. Each is easy to understand and relate to, while at the same time, deeply personal. She has a natural talent for connecting with her audience.
Mel Wardle Woodend
Mel has several published collections including two books for children, who find it easy to know the meanings of her poetry. She also has a collection called Just a Thought, which raises awareness of mental health issues. This topic was rarely discussed at school, so Mel’s work is progressive and inviting to those who may not tick the typical boxes of someone who enjoys poetry.
1. What is Brian Bilston’s poetry mainly concerned with
A School life. B. Current issues.
C. Historic events. D. Today’s audience.
2. What do you know about Just a Thought
A. It appeals to school students.
B. It concerns mental well-being.
C. It is intended for younger readers.
D. It is rarely discussed at school now.
3. What do the four poets’ works have in common
A. They are available online.
B. They make readers feel inspired.
C. They are understandable for modern readers.
D. They tick the right boxes for children.
B
Every community has an ice cream store, but not all of them have a mission. When Charles Foreman opened his store, Everyday Sundae, he had a goal in mind, “My objective is to make a positive impact in my community by treating people like family and remembering them,” he said.
With his business slogan,“A place for community,” Foreman’s store has quickly gained a devoted following. Customers visit to enjoy their favorite flavors; artwork and cards from them decorate the walls; and some purchase their paper napkins there to support the store. Foreman has also organized events like storybook readings accompanied by sweet treats for children. What truly sets this business apart is the free ice cream that Foreman generously gives out.
“You know when they come in, you can see it. It was natural to notice some of the kids have it and others don’t. So I’m going to sponsor them.” Foreman said as he talked about how he can tell when a visitor wants a treat they can’t afford.“I just want to do some positive things. I believe my community is missing a family-friendly ice cream shop.”
One day, Nicole Harkin, one of his regular customers, noticed Foreman give a free ice cream to children without money. For Foreman, this was a constant gesture that had just gone unnoticed, but Harkin reacted with surprise. She came back and handed him an envelope containing 100 dollars. Foreman was so touched by Harkin’s gift that he posted it on Instagram. Foreman and Harkin’s kind behaviors also moved other customers to cover Foreman’s free ice creams for people they didn’t know. Foreman’s ice cream fund has received many donations since then.
“When you see people doing their best, you want to do your best,” Foreman said. “Everything is contagious, whether you do something negative or positive. We’re supposed to do all we can to help each other.”
4. Why was Charles Foreman’s store so special
A. It provides free goods to the community. B. It offers children ice cream for free.
C. It is a place to show creativity. D. It collects donations from others.
5. What does Foreman really want to stress in paragraph 3
A. The motive for his generous action. B. The sympathy for those poor children.
C. The urge for an ice cream shop. D. The methods to help those in need.
6. Which of the following led to a wider donation for his fund
A. A report on his unnoticed gesture. B. An envelope with a letter in it.
C. A post of someone’s generous action. D. A game between him and his customer.
7. What does the underlined word “contagious” in the last paragraph mean
A. Critical. B. Influential. C. Precious. D. Optimistic.
C
As we enter a period of profound economic uncertainty, shown by recent well-known layoffs and a culture of “quiet quitting”, thinking about the future of work might well seem a scary prospect.
Indeed, an ever-increasing digital skills gap threatens to stop businesses adopting the game-changing technologies that will help to power growth in the months and years ahead. For instance, with each exciting new technology comes a growing concern about whether we have a digitally skilled workforce ready to take advantage of it. After all, keeping the workforce up to speed with the latest advances is a key element of the digital transformation process, which will prove essential if we hope to improve business productivity and efficiency alongside our efforts to achieve sustained growth.
Likewise, at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, the cybersecurity skills gap was named as one particular area of concern. There’s good reason for this focus: if businesses can’t protect themselves against external threats, they risk going backwards. And that’s before they even start thinking about achieving growth. This is why we need to address the digital skills gap urgently.
Well, we should change in order to help attract and keep a more diverse pool of talent, giving businesses a far better chance of finding the up-to-date digital skills they need. And, when it comes to engaging and empowering the current workforce, learning and development opportunities will be key, helping employees to enhance their skills for the benefit of both themselves and their employers.
To make this all happen, leaders and employers must demonstrate a commitment to teaching their workforces digital skills by setting clear expectations and providing all the resources required. One approach, for example, would be to focus on the potential in the existing talent pool by identifying those already skilled in digital capabilities and supporting them to upskill their colleagues. Creating a culture of learning, with an emphasis on personal growth, can be an impressive motivator in the workplace.
Of course, it’s all well and good saying that digital skills are paramount, but a workforce with purely hard skills will not future-proof a business. There’s a need for soft skills that support the broader goal, so as not to ignore the other competencies required in a digital transformation: communication, critical thinking, creative design skills, and leadership. To exploit the technology to its full potential, such qualities are equally important.
Fundamentally, getting the interaction right between humans and technology will be vital if businesses are to succeed. As a result, human skills must not be underestimated. Every business will need a range of people with a variety of skills — not only those experts in math, engineering, and science, but also those with creative minds and leadership qualities.
8. What is the writer’s main concern in the digital transformation process
A. The threats from technology. B. The challenge of upskilling workforces.
C. The culture of “quiet quitting”. D. The shortage of experienced workers.
9. What can be learned from Paragraph 4 and 5
A. Replacing current workforces with digital talents is the key.
B. High requirements of recruitment ensure a sound workforce.
C. Employers should develop a learning culture inside their workforces.
D. Business leaders should focus on the training of the existing talent pool.
10. What does the underlined word “paramount” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A. Important. B. Beneficial.
C. Challenging. D. Inspiring.
11 What might be the purpose of the passage
A. To advocate the necessity of improving digital skills.
B. To warn humans of the potential problems with technology.
C. To stress the importance of combining hard skills with soft skills.
D. To draw people’s attention to the ever-increasing digital skills gap.
D
It’s been nearly two decades since the traditional clothing style Hanfu first started to reemerge in China. Since then it has gone from a small cultural movement celebrating an ancient fashion to a trend that is booming on social media, having been adopted by China’s Generation Z as a means of connecting with their past. Instead of following other cultures blindly, Generation Z now have different opinions about what trend is by promoting local culture while having an objective view of exotic cultural products.
The new tastes of Generation Z—young people born after 1995—are well represented on Bilibili. In the recent New Year’s Eve gala presented by Bilibili, it attracted more than 100 million views within 48 hours with a colourful set of programmes ranging from Peking Opera to classical Chinese cartoons. The same is also true of movie industry. Last year, for the first time, the top 10 most viewed films in China were all domestic films, while the ticket sales for imported films have dropped to only 16.28 percent.
”Generation Z grew up with the rapid development of China and under good economic conditions. With the development of the Chinese Internet industry, they have more access to diverse international information and culture, which bring them a much broader vision and makes them more open and confident in analyzing foreign culture. Apart from taking pride in China’s rapid development, this generation also pursues individuality and values devotion to the country,“ Professor Zhang Yiwu said.
He also noted that the popular rock and punk culture pursued by the 70s and 80s generation is more of a challenge against real life and local culture. Some people who were born in the 1970s and 1980s did not grow up in the Internet age—they experienced the transformation of China going from poor to rich first-hand. This kind of longing and admiration of the West came from a lack of confidence.
However, Generation Z now have the confidence to look at Western culture with equal status. This kind of cultural confidence will result in China being more active and creative in its development on the international stage in the future.
12. What does the underlined word ”exotic“ in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Foreign. B. Fashionable. C. Traditional. D. Elegant.
13. Why is Bilibili mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To confirm the rise of new media.
B. To promote Chinese Internet industry.
C. To highlight the popularity of domestic art.
D. To show the popularity of New Year’s Eve gala.
14. What do we know about Generation Z from the passage
A. They have a stronger cultural identity.
B. They are longing for cultural diversity.
C. They have made China develop rapidly.
D. They are more fond of foreign culture.
15. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Confident China, Better Future
B. China’s Progress Results in Cultural Confidence
C. China’s New Generation Redefine Local Culture as Trendy
D. Hanfu Style, Connector of Ancient Fashion and Modern Trend
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空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique. It involves explaining what you're learning to others. By teaching what you’ve learned from memory, you engage in active recall. ____16____ It also ensures that you understand the topic, because you can only explain an idea if you truly understand it. The technique consists of four repeatable steps.
To begin, choose a concept or topic you wish to fully understand. ___17___ The more interested you are, the faster you’ll grasp it. Moreover, a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.
___18___ Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old. If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone, you can just teach it to an imaginary audience. But it works much better if you use a real person. They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.
While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding. ____19____ Review your notes, reread books, or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept, test your understanding by trying to teach it to another person. This will help you identify any remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to learn. ____20____ You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else. However, with great efforts in mastering this method, you’ll see your learning results improve quicker than ever before.
A. It is mentally demanding.
B. This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C. Teach it to a five-year-old, who would give you direct feedback.
D. Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E. Once you have chosen a topic, you can teach it to someone else.
F. Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G. When this happens, refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文，选出最佳选项。
Not long ago, Linda was sitting by a hospital bed, feeling anxious. Beside her lay her 88-year-old father. His heart was ____21____ and he needed an operation.
What ____22____ her almost as much as his health was the fact that all day the two of them had engaged in nothing but ____23____ small talks. She and her father had always had good ____24____, but now all he talked about was the awful hospital food and the ____25____ outcomes of his illness. His once wide-ranging interests seemed to have ____26____ to the size of the room.
That day in the hospital, Linda’s eye fell on the ____27____ that people had brought as gifts and left on the table. Her father had always been a passionate reader, but lately he didn’t have the ____28____ or focus. She ____29____ a book, and started to read it out loud.
It ____30____ changed the mood and atmosphere. It was a ____31____ and a pleasure for both of them. Reading gave the daughter a way to connect with her father and help him in a situation that was ____32____ out of her hands. ____33____ allowed the father to travel on the sound of his daughter’s voice, up and out of the bed and back into the world of mature, intelligent engagement, where he ____34____ himself again.
In fact, almost any kind of reading to another person can be ____35____ to both parties, providing a joyful shared experience.
21. A. broken B. weak C. special D. lost
22. A. worried B. confused C. bored D. embarrassed
23. A. funny B. angry C. depressing D. amazing
24. A. cooperation B. imagination C. expectations D. conversations
25. A. possible B. desired C. helpful D. incredible
26. A. returned B. adapted C. grown D. narrowed
27. A. books B. flowers C. soup D. fruit
28. A. time B. chance C. energy D. courage
29. A. looked for B. thought of C. took out D. picked up
30. A. constantly B. probably C. immediately D. barely
31 A. secret B. relief C. burden D. game
32. A. luckily B. usually C. otherwise D. never
33. A. Listening B. Reading C. Sleeping D. Dreaming
34. A. taught B. felt C. recognized D. introduced
35. A. practical B. available C. difficult D. beneficial
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。
Learning Chinese calligraphy ____36____ (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art, ____37____ value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only ____38____ ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions.
As someone who paints, draws, and loves all ____39____ (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was ____40____ (total) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画) is very difficult for a ____41____ (begin). I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings ____42____ (hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush in a very specific way; ____43____ (like) a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when ____44____ (change) the angle or direction of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.
After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment _____45_____ (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.
第Ⅱ卷（主观题，共40分）
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. 你校英文报正在组织以“The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue”为主题的征稿活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你印象最深刻的中华美德；
2. 具有该美德人及事迹；
3. 对你的影响或启示。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 题目已为你写好。
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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。
Maria and Peter lived in a coastal city. The greatest pleasure in summer for them was to swim at their local beach after school. But one day they started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters. More often than not, they would find plastic bags thrown on the beach. Worse sill, as they swam in the water, some plastic bags would float around them and even stick to their legs when they walked to the shore.
They were upset and decided something needed to be done to stop the beautiful sea becoming consumed by waste.One weekend,Maria and Peter brought a big bag to the beach and determined to clean it up. Sweat streamed down from their forehead while they bent down and picked up the plastic bags. To their disappointment, after a day’s hard work, there were still many plastic bags lying on the beach or floating in the water. Going home with aching legs and arms, Maria and Peter were almost defeated by a strong sense of failure.
That night over dinner with their parents, the pair ate silently. Noticing their low spirits, Mother asked gently, “You two looked so down. What happened ”Exchanging glances with Peter, Maria replied in a low voice,“It’s those annoying plastic bags. We tried to clean up but it was just impossible.”Understanding the pair’s disappointment, their father patted them on the back and comforted,”Well, it’s really hard for just two of you to fix such a big problem.”“Just two of us.”complained Maria and Peter, looking at each other.Suddenly, an idea lashed through their minds, their eyes shining with excitement.“Yes,that’s the point! We should make more people aware of the problem and encourage them to take action!” the pair said in chorus.
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。
Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning.
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Excited and nervous, they posted the video and article on WeChat.
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听力：1-5：ABACB 6-10：CBCBA 11-15：CAABA 16-20：CBBCA成都七中万达学校高2022级高二（下）半期考试
英语试卷
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共110分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who likes reading alone
A. Jim. B. Mary. C. Sarah.
2. What time does the woman get off work
A. Before 6:30 p. m. B. At 7:00 p. m. C. After 7:30 p. m.
3. What will the boy do next
A. Clean up the table. B. Do his homework. C. Buy some pencils.
4. How does the woman feel about the man’s magic trick
A. She loves it. B. She’s quite surprised. C. She thinks it’s too easy.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Mother and child. C. Teacher and student.
第二节（共15小题）
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。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What do Eva and her classmates want to do
A. Go back to school. B. See an art exhibition. C. Celebrate their graduation.
7. What do we know about the restaurant
A. It sells works of art. B. People can paint there. C. Guests must dress up there.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Why did Kevin change his backpack
A. His old one was too small.
B. The teacher asked him to change one.
C. It was for the benefit of his health.
9. Why does Kevin like staying at school
A. He likes talking to the teacher.
B. He finishes his homework faster.
C. He likes playing games with his classmates.
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. At school. B. At Kevin’s house. C. At a doctor’s office.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the man try to do
A. Get another degree. B. Take a part-time job. C. Graduate in the fall.
12. How many classes is the woman taking
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
13. What do the speakers agree on in the end
A. Studying together. B. Taking fewer classes. C. Exercising regularly.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Why does Bill think Helen shouldn’t be at school
A. He is afraid of getting her cold.
B. He thinks she should be resting.
C. He thinks the school is uncomfortable.
15. What did Helen’s Russian friend suggest
A. Eating garlic. B. Seeing a doctor. C. Drinking a lot of water.
16. How does Helen think the hot water would help
A. It would cure her cough.
B. It would clear her runny nose.
C. It would be good for her throat.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is the purpose of the announcement
A. To tell passengers the rules.
B. To help passengers stay safe.
C. To make sure people don’t lose things.
18. What is the weather like today
A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny.
19. Where should passengers go if they have problems
A. To the top of the stairs.
B. To the end of the waiting area.
C. To the middle of the waiting area.
20. How will the staff deal with the luggage left behind in the waiting area
A. They may remove it. B. They’ll take pictures of it. C. They’ll try to find the owner.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If the poems you read at school made you think poetry is old-fashioned, here are four poets whose work will make you look at poetry in a different way.
Brian Bilston
Brian Bilston’s poetry is definitely more relevant to what happens around us nowadays. He covers subjects such as climate change, modern technology and international events. Although Brian uses rhyme in some of his work, it is extremely effective, especially as so many are humorous poems. He uses simple words and has a skill for word play, making them accessible for today’s audience.
Ada Limón
Ada is a well-known American poet, and has released several collections of poetry. Her poems are deeply rooted in nature, emotion and relatable metaphors (比喻). Her work feels like a natural progression from the poetry covered in schools. There is still an artistic weaving and careful placement of words, but the messages and inner meanings are comprehensible for a modern audience.
Tracy K Smith
Tracy was the winner of the Best First Book by an African American poet, with her 2003 collection, The Body’s Question. Her poems cover important issues around race, family, going beyond from childhood into adulthood and much more. Each is easy to understand and relate to, while at the same time, deeply personal. She has a natural talent for connecting with her audience.
Mel Wardle Woodend
Mel has several published collections including two books for children, who find it easy to know the meanings of her poetry. She also has a collection called Just a Thought, which raises awareness of mental health issues. This topic was rarely discussed at school, so Mel’s work is progressive and inviting to those who may not tick the typical boxes of someone who enjoys poetry.
1. What is Brian Bilston’s poetry mainly concerned with
A. School life. B. Current issues.
C. Historic events. D. Today’s audience.
2. What do you know about Just a Thought
A. It appeals to school students.
B. It concerns mental well-being.
C. It is intended for younger readers.
D. It is rarely discussed at school now.
3. What do the four poets’ works have in common
A. They are available online.
B. They make readers feel inspired.
C. They are understandable for modern readers.
D. They tick the right boxes for children.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四位诗人和他们的诗歌作品，这些诗歌都易于当今的读者理解。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Brian Bilston中“Brian Bilston’s poetry is definitely more relevant to what happens around us nowadays.（Brian Bilston的诗歌无疑更贴近当今我们身边发生的事情。）”可知，Brian Bilston的诗歌主要围绕当今的问题。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mel Wardle Woodend中“She also has a collection called Just a Thought, which raises awareness of mental health issues.（她还有一个名为Just a Thought的诗集，这本诗集提高人们对心理健康问题的认识。）”可知，Just a Thought和心理健康有关。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Brian Bilston中“He uses simple words and has a skill for word play, making them accessible for today’s audience.（他使用简单的单词，并有文字游戏的技巧，使今天的受众能够理解这些单词。）”、Ada Limón中“but the messages and inner meanings are comprehensible for a modern audience（但是其中的信息和内在意义对于现代受众来说是可以理解的）”、Tracy K Smith中“Each is easy to understand and relate to（每个都很容易理解和联系）”和Mel Wardle Woodend中“Mel has several published collections including two books for children, who find it easy to know the meanings of her poetry.（Mel出版了几本诗集，其中包括两本儿童读物，孩子们很容易理解她诗歌的含义。）”可知，四位诗人的作品都易于让当今的读者理解。故选C项。
B
Every community has an ice cream store, but not all of them have a mission. When Charles Foreman opened his store, Everyday Sundae, he had a goal in mind, “My objective is to make a positive impact in my community by treating people like family and remembering them,” he said.
With his business slogan,“A place for community,” Foreman’s store has quickly gained a devoted following. Customers visit to enjoy their favorite flavors; artwork and cards from them decorate the walls; and some purchase their paper napkins there to support the store. Foreman has also organized events like storybook readings accompanied by sweet treats for children. What truly sets this business apart is the free ice cream that Foreman generously gives out.
“You know when they come in, you can see it. It was natural to notice some of the kids have it and others don’t. So I’m going to sponsor them.” Foreman said as he talked about how he can tell when a visitor wants a treat they can’t afford.“I just want to do some positive things. I believe my community is missing a family-friendly ice cream shop.”
One day, Nicole Harkin, one of his regular customers, noticed Foreman give a free ice cream to children without money. For Foreman, this was a constant gesture that had just gone unnoticed, but Harkin reacted with surprise. She came back and handed him an envelope containing 100 dollars. Foreman was so touched by Harkin’s gift that he posted it on Instagram. Foreman and Harkin’s kind behaviors also moved other customers to cover Foreman’s free ice creams for people they didn’t know. Foreman’s ice cream fund has received many donations since then.
“When you see people doing their best, you want to do your best,” Foreman said. “Everything is contagious, whether you do something negative or positive. We’re supposed to do all we can to help each other.”
4. Why was Charles Foreman’s store so special
A. It provides free goods to the community. B. It offers children ice cream for free.
C. It is a place to show creativity. D. It collects donations from others.
5. What does Foreman really want to stress in paragraph 3
A. The motive for his generous action. B. The sympathy for those poor children.
C. The urge for an ice cream shop. D. The methods to help those in need.
6. Which of the following led to a wider donation for his fund
A. A report on his unnoticed gesture. B. An envelope with a letter in it.
C. A post of someone’s generous action. D. A game between him and his customer.
7. What does the underlined word “contagious” in the last paragraph mean
A. Critical. B. Influential. C. Precious. D. Optimistic.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了查理斯·福尔曼开店给社区孩子们免费提供冰激凌的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“What truly sets this business apart is the free ice cream that Foreman generously gives out.(真正让这家公司与众不同的是福曼慷慨地免费发放的冰淇淋)”可知，查理斯·福尔曼的店免费给孩子们提供冰激凌，这是这家店与众不同之处。故选B。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段““You know when they come in, you can see it. It was natural to notice some of the kids have it and others don’t. So I’m going to sponsor them.” Foreman said as he talked about how he can tell when a visitor wants a treat they can’t afford. “I just want to do some positive things. I believe my community is missing a family-friendly ice cream shop.”(“你知道，当他们进来的时候，你可以看到。我很自然地注意到有些孩子有而有些孩子没有。所以我要赞助他们。”福尔曼在谈到他如何判断游客何时想要他们负担不起的款待时说。“我只是想做一些积极的事情。我相信我的社区缺少一家适合家庭的冰淇淋店。”)”可知，第三段主要为查理斯·福尔曼在讲述自己给孩子们免费提供冰激凌的动机——看到一些孩子买不起冰激凌。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的“Foreman was so touched by Harkin’s gift that he posted it on Instagram. Foreman and Harkin’s kind behaviors also moved other customers to cover Foreman’s free ice creams for people they didn’t know.(福尔曼被哈金的礼物感动了，他把它发到了Instagram上。福尔曼和哈金的善良行为也感动了其他顾客，他们为不认识的人买了福尔曼的免费冰淇淋)”可知，关于某人慷慨行为的帖子使他的基金得到了更多的捐款。故选C。
【7题详解】
词义猜测题。根据上文的“When you see people doing their best, you want to do your best(当你看到人们竭尽全力时，你也想做到最好)”可知，任何事情都有感染力。故划线词意为“有传染性的，有感染力的”。故选B。
C
As we enter a period of profound economic uncertainty, shown by recent well-known layoffs and a culture of “quiet quitting”, thinking about the future of work might well seem a scary prospect.
Indeed, an ever-increasing digital skills gap threatens to stop businesses adopting the game-changing technologies that will help to power growth in the months and years ahead. For instance, with each exciting new technology comes a growing concern about whether we have a digitally skilled workforce ready to take advantage of it. After all, keeping the workforce up to speed with the latest advances is a key element of the digital transformation process, which will prove essential if we hope to improve business productivity and efficiency alongside our efforts to achieve sustained growth.
Likewise, at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, the cybersecurity skills gap was named as one particular area of concern. There’s good reason for this focus: if businesses can’t protect themselves against external threats, they risk going backwards. And that’s before they even start thinking about achieving growth. This is why we need to address the digital skills gap urgently.
Well, we should change in order to help attract and keep a more diverse pool of talent, giving businesses a far better chance of finding the up-to-date digital skills they need. And, when it comes to engaging and empowering the current workforce, learning and development opportunities will be key, helping employees to enhance their skills for the benefit of both themselves and their employers.
To make this all happen, leaders and employers must demonstrate a commitment to teaching their workforces digital skills by setting clear expectations and providing all the resources required. One approach, for example, would be to focus on the potential in the existing talent pool by identifying those already skilled in digital capabilities and supporting them to upskill their colleagues. Creating a culture of learning, with an emphasis on personal growth, can be an impressive motivator in the workplace.
Of course, it’s all well and good saying that digital skills are paramount, but a workforce with purely hard skills will not future-proof a business. There’s a need for soft skills that support the broader goal, so as not to ignore the other competencies required in a digital transformation: communication, critical thinking, creative design skills, and leadership. To exploit the technology to its full potential, such qualities are equally important.
Fundamentally, getting the interaction right between humans and technology will be vital if businesses are to succeed. As a result, human skills must not be underestimated. Every business will need a range of people with a variety of skills — not only those experts in math, engineering, and science, but also those with creative minds and leadership qualities.
8. What is the writer’s main concern in the digital transformation process
A. The threats from technology. B. The challenge of upskilling workforces.
C. The culture of “quiet quitting”. D. The shortage of experienced workers.
9. What can be learned from Paragraph 4 and 5
A. Replacing current workforces with digital talents is the key.
B. High requirements of recruitment ensure a sound workforce.
C. Employers should develop a learning culture inside their workforces.
D. Business leaders should focus on the training of the existing talent pool.
10. What does the underlined word “paramount” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A. Important. B. Beneficial.
C. Challenging. D. Inspiring.
11. What might be the purpose of the passage
A. To advocate the necessity of improving digital skills.
B. To warn humans of the potential problems with technology.
C. To stress the importance of combining hard skills with soft skills.
D. To draw people’s attention to the ever-increasing digital skills gap.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述企业在数字化转型过程中要关注劳动力技能的提高，也不能忽视数字化转型所需的其他能力，强调硬技能和软技能结合的重要性。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“For instance, with each exciting new technology comes a growing concern about whether we have a digitally skilled workforce ready to take advantage of it. After all, keeping the workforce up to speed with the latest advances is a key element of the digital transformation process, which will prove essential if we hope to improve business productivity and efficiency alongside our efforts to achieve sustained growth.(例如，随着每一项令人兴奋的新技术的出现，人们越来越担心我们是否有一支拥有数字技能的劳动力队伍准备好利用它。毕竟，让员工跟上最新进展是数字化转型过程的关键要素，如果我们希望在实现持续增长的同时提高业务生产力和效率，这将证明至关重要。)”可知，在数字化转型过程中，作者最关心的是提高劳动力技能的挑战。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段的“And, when it comes to engaging and empowering the current workforce, learning and development opportunities will be key, helping employees to enhance their skills for the benefit of both themselves and their employers.(此外，当涉及到参与和授权当前劳动力时，学习和发展机会将是关键，帮助员工提高他们的技能，从而使他们自己和雇主都受益。)”和第五段的“Creating a culture of learning, with an emphasis on personal growth, can be an impressive motivator in the workplace.(创造一种学习的文化，强调个人成长，可以成为一个令人印象深刻的工作场所的动力。)”可知，雇主应该在员工内部培养一种学习文化。故选C。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段的“Fundamentally, getting the interaction right between humans and technology will be vital if businesses are to succeed. As a result, human skills must not be underestimated. Every business will need a range of people with a variety of skills — not only those experts in math, engineering, and science, but also those with creative minds and leadership qualities.(从根本上说，如果企业要取得成功，正确处理人与技术之间的互动将至关重要。因此，人类的技能绝不能被低估。每个企业都需要一系列具备各种技能的人才——不仅是那些数学、工程和科学方面的专家，还需要那些具有创造性思维和领导才能的人。)”可知，划线词所在的句子表示“当然，数字技能是最重要的”，划线词paramount意思是“重要的”，和important意思相近。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其倒数第二段“Of course, it’s all well and good saying that digital skills are paramount, but a workforce with purely hard skills will not future-proof a business. There’s a need for soft skills that support the broader goal, so as not to ignore the other competencies required in a digital transformation: communication, critical thinking, creative design skills, and leadership.(当然，数字技能是最重要的，这是很好的说法，但仅仅拥有硬技能的员工并不能保证企业的未来发展。我们需要软技能来支持更广泛的目标，这样就不会忽视数字化转型所需的其他能力：沟通、批判性思维、创造性设计技能和领导能力。)”可推知，文章的目的是讲述企业在数字化转型过程中要关注劳动力技能的提高，也不能忽视数字化转型所需的其他能力，强调硬技能和软技能结合的重要性。故选C。
D
It’s been nearly two decades since the traditional clothing style Hanfu first started to reemerge in China. Since then it has gone from a small cultural movement celebrating an ancient fashion to a trend that is booming on social media, having been adopted by China’s Generation Z as a means of connecting with their past. Instead of following other cultures blindly, Generation Z now have different opinions about what trend is by promoting local culture while having an objective view of exotic cultural products.
The new tastes of Generation Z—young people born after 1995—are well represented on Bilibili. In the recent New Year’s Eve gala presented by Bilibili, it attracted more than 100 million views within 48 hours with a colourful set of programmes ranging from Peking Opera to classical Chinese cartoons. The same is also true of movie industry. Last year, for the first time, the top 10 most viewed films in China were all domestic films, while the ticket sales for imported films have dropped to only 16.28 percent.
”Generation Z grew up with the rapid development of China and under good economic conditions. With the development of the Chinese Internet industry, they have more access to diverse international information and culture, which bring them a much broader vision and makes them more open and confident in analyzing foreign culture. Apart from taking pride in China’s rapid development, this generation also pursues individuality and values devotion to the country,“ Professor Zhang Yiwu said.
He also noted that the popular rock and punk culture pursued by the 70s and 80s generation is more of a challenge against real life and local culture. Some people who were born in the 1970s and 1980s did not grow up in the Internet age—they experienced the transformation of China going from poor to rich first-hand. This kind of longing and admiration of the West came from a lack of confidence.
However, Generation Z now have the confidence to look at Western culture with equal status. This kind of cultural confidence will result in China being more active and creative in its development on the international stage in the future.
12. What does the underlined word ”exotic“ in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Foreign. B. Fashionable. C. Traditional. D. Elegant.
13. Why is Bilibili mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To confirm the rise of new media.
B. To promote Chinese Internet industry.
C. To highlight the popularity of domestic art.
D. To show the popularity of New Year’s Eve gala.
14. What do we know about Generation Z from the passage
A. They have a stronger cultural identity.
B. They are longing for cultural diversity.
C. They have made China develop rapidly.
D. They are more fond of foreign culture.
15. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Confident China, Better Future
B. China’s Progress Results in Cultural Confidence
C. China’s New Generation Redefine Local Culture as Trendy
D. Hanfu Style, Connector of Ancient Fashion and Modern Trend
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了Z一代不再盲目追随其他文化，而是在客观看待异域文化产品的同时，通过弘扬本土文化，对什么是潮流有不同的看法。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词所在的句子“Instead of following other cultures blindly，Generation Z now have different opinions about what trend is by promoting local culture while having an objective view of exotic cultural products.”(Z一代不再盲目追随其他文化，而是在客观看待exotic文化产品的同时，通过弘扬本土文化，对什么是潮流有不同的看法。)可知划线词的意思与local相对应，所以A项“外国的”符合题意。故选A项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The new tastes of Generation Z-young people born after 1995-are well represented on Bilibili.In the recent New Year's Eve gala presented by Bilibili，it attracted more than 100 million views within 48 hours with a colorful set of programs ranging from Peking Opera to classical Chinese cartoon.The same is also true of movie industry.Last year，for the first time，the top 10 most viewed films in China were all domestic films，while the ticket sales for imported films have dropped to only 16.28 percent.”(Z一代的新口味—1995年后出生的年轻人—在Bilibili上得到了很好的体现。在Bilibili最近举办的除夕晚会上，48小时内吸引了超过1亿人次观看，节目丰富多彩，从京剧到中国古典动画片应有尽有。电影业也是如此。去年，中国最受欢迎的十大电影首次全部是国产电影，而进口电影的票房下降到仅16.28%。) 可知，Bilibili上包含了从京剧到中国古典动画片的节目吸引了很多人观看，这些都属于本土文化，可推断提到Bilibili是为了突出国内艺术的流行性。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, the Generation Z now have the confidence to look at Western culture with equal status.This kind of cultural confidence will result in China being more active and creative in its development on the international stage in the future.”(然而，Z一代现在有信心以平等的地位看待西方文化。这种文化自信，将使中国未来在国际舞台上的发展更加积极和富有创造性。)可知，他们以平等的地位看待西方文化，对自己的本土文化有更强大的自信，也就是他们有更强烈的文化认同感。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。阅读全文以及根据第一段主旨段“Instead of following other cultures blindly，Generation Z now have different opinions about what trend is by promoting local culture while having an objective view of exotic cultural products.”(Z一代不再盲目追随其他文化，而是在客观看待异域文化产品的同时，通过弘扬本土文化，对什么是潮流有不同的看法。)可知，本文主要讲述了Z一代不再盲目追随其他文化，对本土文化有更强大的自信，所以C选项“中国新一代将本土文化重新定义为潮流”作为题目最合适。故选C项。
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空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique. It involves explaining what you're learning to others. By teaching what you’ve learned from memory, you engage in active recall. ____16____ It also ensures that you understand the topic, because you can only explain an idea if you truly understand it. The technique consists of four repeatable steps.
To begin, choose a concept or topic you wish to fully understand. ___17___ The more interested you are, the faster you’ll grasp it. Moreover, a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.
___18___ Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old. If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone, you can just teach it to an imaginary audience. But it works much better if you use a real person. They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.
While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding. ____19____ Review your notes, reread books, or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept, test your understanding by trying to teach it to another person. This will help you identify any remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to learn. ____20____ You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else. However, with great efforts in mastering this method, you’ll see your learning results improve quicker than ever before.
A. It is mentally demanding.
B. This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C. Teach it to a five-year-old, who would give you direct feedback.
D. Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E. Once you have chosen a topic, you can teach it to someone else.
F. Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G. When this happens, refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. E 19. G 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了物理学家、诺贝尔奖得主理查德·费曼发明的被称为费曼技巧的一种聪明的学习方法。
【16题详解】
由上文“Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique. It involves explaining what you're learning to others. By teaching what you’ve learned from memory, you engage in active recall. (物理学家、诺贝尔奖得主理查德·费曼发明了一种聪明的学习方法，被称为费曼技巧。它包括向别人解释你正在学习的东西。通过教授你从记忆中学到的东西，你参与了主动回忆。)”可知，本空要说跟“这种学习方法的好处”有关的话题，故B选项“This helps the information stick in your mind better. (这有助于信息更好地留在你的脑海中。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
【17题详解】
由下文“The more interested you are, the faster you’ll grasp it. Moreover, a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged. (你越感兴趣，就能越快地掌握它。此外，一个个人感兴趣的话题会让你保持动力和投入。)”可知，本空要说跟“感兴趣和学习的关系”有关的话题，故D选项“Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning. (你对它的好奇心将决定你的学习进度。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选D。
【18题详解】
由下文“Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old. If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone, you can just teach it to an imaginary audience. But it works much better if you use a real person. They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear. (写笔记，用五岁小孩能理解的方式解释。如果你不想真的教别人，你可以把它交给一个想象中的听众。但如果你用真人的话效果会更好。如果有什么不清楚的地方，他们会让你知道。)”可知，本空要说跟“写笔记”有关的话题，故E选项“Once you have chosen a topic, you can teach it to someone else. (一旦你选择了一个主题，你就可以把它教给其他人。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选E。
【19题详解】
由上文“While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding. (在教学过程中，你可能会发现自己理解上的差距。)”可知，本空要说跟“出现这种情况的解决办法”有关的话题，由后文“Review your notes, reread books, or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward. (回顾你的笔记，重新阅读书籍，或者寻求外部帮助，以确保你在继续之前对上下文有一个完整的理解。)”可知，出现这种情况的解决办法是回顾笔记，故G选项“When this happens, refer back to the original material for the missing pieces. (当这种情况发生时，请回到原始材料中查找缺失的部分。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选G。
【20题详解】
由下文“You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else. (你需要积极地思考问题，而不是被动地阅读或听别人说话。)”可知，积极地思考问题对精神要求很高，故A选项“It is mentally demanding. (这对精神要求很高。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选A。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文，选出最佳选项。
Not long ago, Linda was sitting by a hospital bed, feeling anxious. Beside her lay her 88-year-old father. His heart was ____21____ and he needed an operation.
What ____22____ her almost as much as his health was the fact that all day the two of them had engaged in nothing but ____23____ small talks. She and her father had always had good ____24____, but now all he talked about was the awful hospital food and the ____25____ outcomes of his illness. His once wide-ranging interests seemed to have ____26____ to the size of the room.
That day in the hospital, Linda’s eye fell on the ____27____ that people had brought as gifts and left on the table. Her father had always been a passionate reader, but lately he didn’t have the ____28____ or focus. She ____29____ a book, and started to read it out loud.
It ____30____ changed the mood and atmosphere. It was a ____31____ and a pleasure for both of them. Reading gave the daughter a way to connect with her father and help him in a situation that was ____32____ out of her hands. ____33____ allowed the father to travel on the sound of his daughter’s voice, up and out of the bed and back into the world of mature, intelligent engagement, where he ____34____ himself again.
In fact, almost any kind of reading to another person can be ____35____ to both parties, providing a joyful shared experience.
21. A. broken B. weak C. special D. lost
22. A. worried B. confused C. bored D. embarrassed
23. A. funny B. angry C. depressing D. amazing
24. A. cooperation B. imagination C. expectations D. conversations
25. A. possible B. desired C. helpful D. incredible
26. A. returned B. adapted C. grown D. narrowed
27. A. books B. flowers C. soup D. fruit
28. A. time B. chance C. energy D. courage
29. A. looked for B. thought of C. took out D. picked up
30. A. constantly B. probably C. immediately D. barely
31. A. secret B. relief C. burden D. game
32. A. luckily B. usually C. otherwise D. never
33. A. Listening B. Reading C. Sleeping D. Dreaming
34. A. taught B. felt C. recognized D. introduced
35. A. practical B. available C. difficult D. beneficial
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述Linda在医院照顾生病的父亲，他们很少交流，谈论的都是关于病情，因此气氛很压抑，后来Linda通过给父亲读书找到了和父亲的沟通方式，两人之间变得轻松愉快起来。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的心脏很虚弱，需要做手术。A. broken破碎的；B. weak虚弱的；C. special特殊的；D. lost丢失的。从下文“he need an operation”可知，他的心脏很虚弱。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：使她几乎和担心他的健康一样担心的是，他们俩整天除了令人沮丧的简短交谈什么也没有。A. worried使担忧；B. confused使困惑；C. bored令人厌烦；D. embarrassed尴尬，使窘迫。根据“as much as his health”可推断，父亲生病，Linda应是很担心他的健康，此处指还有一件事让她和担心父亲健康一样感到担心。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. funny有趣的；B. angry生气的；C. depressing令人抑郁的，令人消沉的；D. amazing惊奇的。根据下文“but now all he talked about was the awful hospital food and the ____5____ outcomes of his illness.”提到糟糕的医院和疾病的结果可知，两人的谈话是令人沮丧的。故选C。
24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她和父亲过去一直聊得很愉快，但现在他谈论的都是医院里难吃的食物和他的病可能带来的后果。A. cooperation合作；B. imagination想象力；C. expectations期望；D. conversations对话。根据下文“but now all he talked about…”可知，如今的谈话都令人沮丧，故此处指以前的谈话都很好，故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. possible可能的；B. desired期望得到的；C. helpful有帮助的；D. incredible难以置信的。结合语境可知，因为还没有动手术，所以讨论的是疾病可能的结果。故选A。
26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他曾经广泛的兴趣似乎缩小到这个房间的大小。A. returned返回；B. adapted适应，改编；C. grown成长；D. narrowed变窄，缩小。此处“wide-ranging”与“size of the room”是形成对比的，指父亲广泛的兴趣缩小到只谈论病房里的事情。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那天在医院里，Linda的目光落在了人们作为礼物带来并留在桌子上的书上。A. books书；B. flowers花；C. soup汤；D. fruit水果。根据下文“She ____9____ a book”可知，Linda看到了桌子上的书，故选A。
28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的父亲一直是一个热情的读者，但最近他没有精力或注意力。A. time时间；B. chance机会；C. energy精力；D. courage勇气。父亲生病，应是没有精力读书，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她拿起一本书，开始大声朗读。A. looked for寻找；B. thought of想起；C. took out拿出；D. picked up拿起。根据“and started to read it out loud”可知，她拿起一本书开始读，故选D。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：它立即改变了气氛和情绪。A. constantly不断地；B. probably可能；C. immediately立即；D. barely几乎不。上文提到Linda和父亲之间只有令人沮丧的病情讨论，结合下文“It was a ____11____ and a pleasure for both of them.”可知，这里是说这一行为立刻改变了两人的心情和病房的氛围。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这对他们俩来说都是一种轻松和愉快。A. secret秘密；B. relief轻松，宽慰；C. burden负担；D. game游戏。结合“pleasure”可知，此处指轻松愉快，故选B。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：阅读给了女儿一种与父亲沟通的方式，在她无法控制的情况下帮助他。A. luckily幸运地；B. usually通常；C. otherwise否则；D. never从不。根据前文“a way to connect with her father”以及“a situation that was ____12____ out of her hands”可知，此处表示相反的情况，指阅读使Linda能够和父亲沟通，否则父亲就处于一种她无法掌控的状况，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：倾听让父亲能够在女儿的声音中旅行，从床上爬起来，回到成熟、聪明的世界，在那里他又感觉到自己是正常的。A. Listening听；B. Reading阅读；C. Sleeping睡觉；D. Dreaming做梦。上文“and started to read it out loud”提到Linda大声读书，结合“travel on the sound of his daughter’s voice”可知，此处描述父亲听Linda读书的感受，故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. taught教；B. felt感觉；C. recognized认出；D. introduced介绍。根据“up and out of the bed and back into the world of mature, intelligent engagement”可知，父亲听Linda读书时仿佛回到身体正常的那个世界，feel oneself感觉正常，感觉身体舒适，固定短语，故选B。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：事实上，几乎任何形式的阅读对双方都是有益的，提供一种快乐的共享体验。A. practical实际的；B. available可获得的；C. difficult困难的；D. beneficial有益的。根据“providing a joyful shared experience”可知，读书是有益的。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。
Learning Chinese calligraphy ____36____ (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art, ____37____ value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only ____38____ ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions.
As someone who paints, draws, and loves all ____39____ (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was ____40____ (total) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画) is very difficult for a ____41____ (begin). I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings ____42____ (hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush in a very specific way; ____43____ (like) a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when ____44____ (change) the angle or direction of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.
After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment _____45_____ (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.
【答案】36 was listed
37. whose 38. an
39. creative
40. totally
41. beginner
42. hidden 43. unlike
44. changing
45 to master
【解析】
【导语】本文一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位热爱艺术的外国人学习中国书法的经历。
【36题详解】
考查时态与语态。句意：当我来到中国时，学习中国书法被列为必须做的事情之一。分析句子结构可知，空格处需要填入谓语动词，主语Learning Chinese calligraphy与动词list之间为被动关系，所以需要使用被动语态；句子的时间状语为“when I came to China”，所以需要使用一般过去时的被动语态；句子的主语为I，所以be动词用was。故填was listed。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：现在，我正在学习这门独特的艺术，它的价值在中国，甚至在今天的东亚都被认为是非常高的。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句的连接词，指代先行词this unique art的所有格，且在从句中作定语，填连接代词whose。故填whose。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：它不仅是人类语言的一种古老的艺术形式，而且也反映了中国的传统。名词form意为“形式”，为可数名词，此处为第一次出现，表示“一种艺术形式”，所以应用不定冠词表示泛指，ancient是以元音音素开头的词，应用an。故填an。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：作为一个喜欢画画，热爱创造性事物的人，起初，我认为我的中国书法应该很好。空格处位于名词之前，修饰名词things，因此需要填入形容词作定语。create的形容词为creative，意为“创造性的”。故填creative。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：我完全错了。空格处位于形容词之前，修饰形容词，所以需要副词。total的副词为totally，意为“完全地”。故填totally。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：使用粗笔尖来产生笨拙的笔触对初学者来说是非常困难的。空格处位于冠词之后，所以需要填入名词，此处表示初学者，beginner，作介词for宾语。故填beginner。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我不知道不同类型的书法和每一个背后隐藏的含义。动词hide意为“隐藏”，和谓语之间没有连词，和逻辑主语meanings构成被动关系，且动作已完成，所以应用过去分词作后置定语。故填hidden。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：此外，我必须以一种非常特殊的方式拿着画笔；与钢笔或铅笔不同，画笔是直立握在手里的。根据前句中“我必须以一种非常特殊的方式拿着画笔”，可知此处指的是“与钢笔或铅笔不同”，unlike意为“不像……”。故填unlike。
【44题详解】
考查状语从句中的省略。句意：当我改变笔刷的角度或方向时，我需要格外小心，尤其是当我在纸上用力过猛时。从句主语与主句主语一致，为I，与动词change之间为主谓关系，此状语从句省略为when+doing结构。故填changing。
【45题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：上完这节课，我现在明白了书法的难度，掌握这门艺术需要付出努力和承诺。此处用it作形式主语，to do不定式为真正的主语。故填to master。
第Ⅱ卷（主观题，共40分）
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. 你校英文报正在组织以“The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue”为主题的征稿活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你印象最深刻的中华美德；
2. 具有该美德的人及事迹；
3. 对你的影响或启示。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 题目已为你写好。
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【答案】参考范文：
The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue
As we know, China has many fine virtues. One that has impressed me most is filial piety, which is defined as “children’s respect and care for their parents”. I vividly remember the touching story of my father, who took good care of my sick grandmother. Despite numerous challenges, my father worked tirelessly to provide the best medical treatment for my grandmother. Thanks to his selflessness and dedication, my grandmother finally recovered, which moved the entire neighborhood.
This virtue has influenced me greatly. It serves as a constant reminder to treasure our relationships with loved ones and appreciate the sacrifices they have made for us. I’ve realized the importance of loving our elders. Besides filial piety, I decide to inherit other Chinese virtues.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校英文报正在组织以“The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue”为主题的征稿活动，要求考生写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
尽管：despite→in spite of
对……影响很大：influence sb greatly→have a great influence on sb
意识到：realize→be aware of
除……之外（还）：besides→in addition to
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Despite numerous challenges, my father worked tirelessly to provide the best medical treatment for my grandmother.
拓展句：Although there were numerous challenges, my father worked tirelessly to provide the best medical treatment for my grandmother.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As we know, China has many fine virtues. (运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】One that has impressed me most is filial piety, which is defined as “children’s respect and care for their parents”. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句以及which引导的非限制性定语从句)
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。
Maria and Peter lived in a coastal city. The greatest pleasure in summer for them was to swim at their local beach after school. But one day they started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters. More often than not, they would find plastic bags thrown on the beach. Worse sill, as they swam in the water, some plastic bags would float around them and even stick to their legs when they walked to the shore.
They were upset and decided something needed to be done to stop the beautiful sea becoming consumed by waste.One weekend,Maria and Peter brought a big bag to the beach and determined to clean it up. Sweat streamed down from their forehead while they bent down and picked up the plastic bags. To their disappointment, after a day’s hard work, there were still many plastic bags lying on the beach or floating in the water. Going home with aching legs and arms, Maria and Peter were almost defeated by a strong sense of failure.
That night over dinner with their parents, the pair ate silently. Noticing their low spirits, Mother asked gently, “You two looked so down. What happened ”Exchanging glances with Peter, Maria replied in a low voice,“It’s those annoying plastic bags. We tried to clean up but it was just impossible.”Understanding the pair’s disappointment, their father patted them on the back and comforted,”Well, it’s really hard for just two of you to fix such a big problem.”“Just two of us.”complained Maria and Peter, looking at each other.Suddenly, an idea lashed through their minds, their eyes shining with excitement.“Yes,that’s the point! We should make more people aware of the problem and encourage them to take action!” the pair said in chorus.
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。
Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning.
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Excited and nervous, they posted the video and article on WeChat.
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【答案】Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning. Maria and Peter decided to take advantage of the Internet. “Maybe we can write an article to arouse people's awareness.” Maria proposed. “Good idea! We can also make a video!" Peter added. The next few hours witnessed their heated discussion and growing confidence in a clean and beautiful coast. The next day, they went to the beach and filmed a short video showing plastic bags lying on the beach and floating in the sea. Peter, who was good at writing, wrote an article talking about the present situation of the beach and asking people to take part in the clean-up.
Excited and nervous, they posted the video and article on WeChat. To their amazement, their post went viral online immediately. Countless comments flooded in saying how heartbroken they were when looking at the polluted beach and ocean. What amazed Maria and Peter more was that numerous people in their community, encouraged by their efforts, offered to join in their clean-up. More and more people came to the beach to collect plastic bags and they also appealed to others to avoid throwing or using plastic bags. A year later, with their joint and continuous effort, the coast regained its beauty and Maria and Peter regained their long-awaited pleasure.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了住在沿海城市的玛丽亚和彼得发现塑料袋被扔在海滩上，对此很苦恼，决定要做点什么来阻止美丽的大海被浪费掉。于是他们决定通过在网上制作视频、写文章来呼吁大家一起爱护环境。视频和文章得到了人们积极响应。在大家的共同和持续努力下，海岸恢复了美丽。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“两人很快吃完晚饭，上楼开始计划。”可知，第一段可描写Maria and Peter商量对策，决定在网上制作视频、写文章来呼吁大家一起爱护环境。
②由第二段首句内容“他们既兴奋又紧张，在微信上发布了这段视频和文章。”可知，第二段可描写视频和文章在网上发布后得到的反应以及大家的行动和结果。
2.续写线索：商量——做视频——呼吁——反应——行动——沙滩变美
3.词汇激活
行为类
①利用：take advantage of /make use of
②建议：propose/suggest /advise
③鼓舞：encourage/inspire
情绪类
①惊讶：amazement /surprise
②伤心：heartbroken /broken-hearted/sad
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. Peter, who was good at writing, wrote an article talking about the present situation of the beach and asking people to take part in the clean-up.（运用了关系代词who引导的非限定性定语从句）
[高分句型2]. Countless comments flooded in saying how heartbroken they were when looking at the polluted beach and ocean.（由连接词how引导的宾语从句作saying的宾语）
[高分句型3]. What amazed Maria and Peter more was that numerous people in their community, encouraged by their efforts, offered to join in their clean-up.（由连接代词what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句）
听力：1-5：ABACB 6-10：CBCBA 11-15：CAABA 16-20：CBBCA
