2023-2024(下)江西省宜丰中学高二4月期中考试英语试卷
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. What does the woman think of the movie
A. Exciting. B. Relaxing. C. Disappointing.
2. What exercise is the man interested in
A. Flying kites. B. Snowkiting. C. Snowboarding.
3. What will the man do next month
A. Buy a car. B. Fix his car. C. Take a driving test.
4. How does the woman normally eat carrots
A. She cooks them. B. She eats them raw. C. She makes juice out of them.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Classmates. C. Neighbors.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A The future way of working. B. How to find a satisfying job.
C. The development of computers.
7. What does the man mean
A. He would get much more done at home. B. Working at home may not be for him.
C. He would like to watch TV at home.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What happened to the man
A. He missed all of his classes. B. He didn’t eat his sandwich at noon.
C. He forgot to take his lunch to school.
9. What is the man probably
A. A firefighter. B. A cook. C. A student.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. In the restaurant.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why does Sarah feel sad
A. She has lost her cat. B. She has quarreled with her friend.
C. The schoolwork is so hard for her.
12. What does Mr. Thompson advise Sarah to do
A Get a new cat. B. Look for Tony. C. Read a book.
13 What does Sarah promise to do
A. Get home early. B. Focus on her lessons. C. Talk to Miss Lennon.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why does the woman say thanks to the man
A. He is driving her around. B. He introduced a friend to her.
C. He recommended a job to her.
15. What do we know about the first flat
A. It is far from the supermarket. B. It has an old-fashioned kitchen.
C. It is unaffordable for the woman.
16. What do the two girls most probably want to do
A. Sell their apartment. B. Look for a roommate.
C. Share a room with the woman.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What can the students read in the No.1 Reading Room
A. Books in Chinese. B. Books in foreign languages.
C. Newspapers and magazines.
18. Where is the No.3 Reading Room
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
19. Which is for teachers only
A. The No.2 Reading Room. B. The No.4 Reading Room.
C. The Reference Materials Center.
20. How long can the students keep the books
A. For two weeks. B. For a month. C. For five weeks.
第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are four organizations that rescue and train shelter dogs to be service animals.
Merlin’s Kids
Merlin’s Kids is an organization that rescues and trains shelter dogs to become service animals for children with special needs for emotional support. Dogs can expand kids ‘social comfort zone and dramatically improve their mental health. In the public’s eyes, these working dogs have proved that shelter animals are amazing.
Pets for Vets (老兵)
Animal trainer Clarissa Black created Pets for Vets in 2009 as a way to say “thank you” to our nation’s heroes. This organization recognizes that many vets return home with scars (伤疤), which make it difficult for them to live a normal life. Pets for Vets was founded to rescue and train shelter animals to provide therapy dogs for vets. The organization says that when the vet is matched with the right dog, both of their lives change for the better.
Paws With a Cause
This organization has been around since 1979 and it improves the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities. Paws With a Cause specializes in helping people with disabilities complete daily tasks and the dogs can open doors and pull a wheelchair. The organization’s founders Mike and Candye are very pleased with its development.
Can Do Canines
A dog from a local shelter helped start Can Do Canines in 1989. Named Annie, she assisted her owner for eight years. Annie was the first of over 500 rescued dogs specially trained as service dogs to assist people with hearing problems, diabetes (糖尿病) and autism. But if a dog in the organization is not suited due to behavior or illness, the dog is never trained again and placed into a forever home with a family.
1. Merlin’s Kids helps the children with .
A. hearing problems B. scars C. diabetes D. emotional problems
2. When was Paws With a Cause set up
A. In 1960. B. In 1979. C. In 1989. D. In 2009.
3. Who gave Can Do Canines a good start
A. Annie. B. Merlin. C. Clarissa Black. D. Mike and Candye.
B
One morning, my four-year-old daughter and I were getting ready to leave the house when she suddenly yelled “Idiot!” right at me. As I processed the word, I noticed she was upset. Tears streamed down her face as she half whispered and half yelled “you are an IDIOT Mama.” Total silence followed as we looked at each other. We were staring at each other for so long, and I nearly forgot to breathe out, and in again. Idiot. How could my daughter call me an idiot
There are many behaviors that really push parents’ buttons. Disrespectful, rude words tend to top the list. The wrong response to such rude remarks is often a serious warning. But I didn’t offer any serious remarks.
I realized that my daughter’s intention wasn’t to disrespect me. She was expressing the disconnection. And punishment doesn’t solve disconnection. It creates more of it. Her choice of word said it all. She was annoyed. She sensed the stress. I needed to hear her. I was being careless. I was the one being rude to her.
So, why punish our children when they need guidance We must know the words we use matter, and become our children’s words too. The words include those we use to handle emotional overload. Idiot is a word I regretfully must admit to using when I’m extremely annoyed. Not at my children, but yes, they have heard me say it. So, instead of punishing my daughter for misbehavior, I chose to focus on her real message: Idiot means that “Mom, you are stressing me out!”.
No blame. No punishment for honest feelings. No criticizing her choice of words. Just focus on our relationship. I admitted my ignoring her, and we hugged and kissed each other. I walked into her play school with interest and was ready to see all her current projects.
Don’t be afraid to focus on your relationship, to show kindness, and to model forgiveness. Don’t be afraid to look beyond misbehavior, find the true message and trust the power of connection.
4. After hearing her daughter’s words, the author ________.
A. lost her temper B. gave her a warning
C. couldn’t believe it D. had a talk with her
5. What does the underlined phrase push parents’ buttons in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Cheer parents up. B. Make parents annoyed.
C. Follow parents’ advice. D. Distract parents’ attention.
6. From the text we can conclude that the mother is ________.
A. calm and considerate B. brave and tolerant
C. sensitive but overprotective D. intelligent but bad-tempered
7. What’s the purpose of this text
A. To settle conflicts between parents and children.
B. To explain why children disrespect their parents.
C. To encourage readers to express their true feelings.
D. To suggest a positive response to children’s misbehavior.
C
A college professor at my university years ago shocked his class with a frog. He showed off a wood frog that was still alive but frozen solid. Then suddenly, he threw it against a wall and it broke into pieces. Everyone took a quick deep breath. Moments later, he explained that he hadn’t actually thrown the frog. For dramatic effect he had switched the frog for a large piece of ice. But the goal was to illustrate a point: That a wood frog does in fact freeze as solid as ice to survive the winter. Then it thaws again in the spring.
The wood frog is one of the most frequently studied animals on Earth that freezes. First, it’s liquid, it’s hopping around, then ice comes on it from the outside. Its skin gets frozen a little bit, its eyes glaze over, its brain freezes, and ice pushes blood to the frog’s heart before eventually that, too, is rock solid. This transition requires major changes in biochemistry. Ice slowly forms around the outside of organs and cells. At the same time, the frog’s liver pumps out incredible amounts of glucose — a sugary liquid that acts like antifreeze for vital organs — that flows everywhere including the insides of cells to keep them from dying.
But true supercooling in nature — and especially with human organs — comes with risks, says Shannon Tessier, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School who studies how suspended animation in nature can translate to human organ transplants.
Wood frogs and other animals that survive extreme conditions in nature have many applications in medicine, especially in the world of organ transplants, Tessier says. A human heart, for example, can only exist outside the body for about four hours. “So we’re trying to use the principles from wood frogs with high amounts of glucose and freeze a whole heart or other organ, keep it in suspended animation, safely awake it, and transplant it.”
8. Why did the college professor take a frog to the class
A. To show off his amazing pet. B. To switch a piece of ice with it.
C. To tell students some frog facts. D. To conduct a special experiment.
9. What does the underlined word “thaws” mean in paragraph 1
A. Freezes itself. B. Comes to life. C. Becomes warm. D. Turns back into water.
10. What protects the frozen frog from dying
A. Its icy cell. B. Its vital organ. C. Its warm blood. D. Its sugary liquid.
11. Who will probably benefit from the frog’s principles according to Shannon Tessier
A. The one who has to take a heart transplant operation.
B. The one who is applying for the Harvard Medical School.
C. The one who works on the development of a new medicine.
D. The one who plans to experience extreme conditions in nature.
D
The answer to traffic jams on the highways around airports could be electric air taxis. But this is not a futuristic dream. United Airlines is helping to make it a reality.
The carrier is ordering 200 electric air taxis, also called eVOTL planes, from Eve Air Mobility which designed vehicles for short distance-like going from city centers to airports-that can seat four passengers. The eVOTL planes take off and land like helicopters.
These vehicles that are due to be delivered in 2026 can fly from rooftop to rooftop. These types of vehicles are more environmental than using ground transportation. That’s because the air taxis use electric engines that have no carbon emissions(碳排放). This will reduce pollution and noise levels by 90 percent, according to United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility.
“Our agreement with Eve shows our confidence in the urban air mobility market and serves as another important step toward our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050,” said Michael Leskinen, president of United Airlines Ventures. “We’ll get there not with empty gestures, but by taking the harder path of actually reducing the emissions from flying.” If the company meets its goal of reducing its carbon footprint to net zero, it will be the first US airline to do so.
This isn’t United’s first try for environmental protection. The company started using bio-fuel(生物燃料) in flights from Los Angeles in 2016. It was the first airline in the US to promise to significantly use bio-fuel and this could cut emissions by 60 percent. From baby steps to flying ones, this airline is working on its commitment to the environment. Hopefully this is just one part of a global commitment to green the airline industry.
12. How does the author introduce the takeoff and landing of eVOTL planes
A. By providing a long list. B. By using experts’ words.
C. By making a comparison. D. By referring to a news report.
13. What can we learn about the eVOTL planes
A. They make no noise when flying. B. They each can hold eight passengers.
C. They are designed for long distances. D. They are friendly to the environment.
14. What can be inferred about United Airlines
A. It promises to use bio-fuel in 2050. B. It has a pioneering spirit.
C. It stopped carbon emissions in 2016. D. It shows no interest in electric air taxis.
15. What might be the best title for the text
A. The Promising Future of Air Travel Is Seen Now
B. More Companies Are Developing Green Technologies
C. Electric Air Taxis Will Make Getting to the Airport Easy
D. Electric Air Taxis Will Be Put Into Wide Use in the Future
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There are a lot of ways to become wiser. But you have to remember this is a journey and not a destination. ____16____
Try experiencing new opportunities
You will never grow from being in your comfort zone, which is why you need to get out of it. ____17____ You can try learning new skills that you never thought of. Change your routine and see where life takes you, take control!
____18____
We need to be receptive to different views, which will open up new pathways for us. ____19____ Observe the world from different angles and it will always help you out. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas.
Meet new people
Limiting yourself to only one type of people that share the same ideology as you can be comforting but it doesn’t get you anywhere in life. You need to meet and experience new people and learn what they have to offer. Cultivate new friendships. This will be extremely beneficial for your future.
Learn and grow from your mistakes
All of us make mistakes in life. ____20____ We can ponder upon what made us fail so that we may improve ourselves. Let me tell you this, your best teacher will always be your last mistake, so learn the best from it.
A. Always develop a sense of curiosity.
B. Open yourself to diverse perspectives.
C. Here are some strategies that you can use to get wiser.
D. This is a way you will catch chances and become better.
E. But it is the acknowledgment of mistakes that makes us grow.
F. They help us out but we need to set them aside most of the time.
G. Wisdom actually allows us to conquer the demands of today’s difficult world
第三部分 语言应用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the early hours of March 23, about 12 hours before our treasured 12-year-old son died of a rare form of brain cancer, I climbed into his hospital bed, ____21____ him in my arms and recited Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky.
My child was no longer ____22____, but I hoped and believed that he could sense my presence and that my voice would ____23____ his wildly beating heart.
My son had been ____24____ with the words of the poem by ____25____ me reciting it to him almost every night before going to bed. He loved the ____26____ of the “beamish (神采焕发的) boy” as, with a short sword in hand, the boy takes on a strong man several times his size.
My son was also a passionate ____27____. But with many surgeries, rounds of radiation and medications ____28____ most of his time, he could ____29____ read on his own. Therefore, I ____30____ to read to him. And it was during the reading that I found that poems could relieve my _____31_____. They offered an anchor to me during unpredictable and painful times. They also helped me prepare for the arrival of the final time.
Then it came — at 12:52 am on March 23, my son’s heart stopped beating forever. Despite my _____32_____, I was still overwhelmed by grief. Then I received a message from my friend. It was Raymond Carver’s Late Fragment: “And what did you want / To call myself beloved, / to feel myself beloved on the earth.”
It _____33_____ me a bit, because I was _____34_____ that even in my son’s darkest hours, he was always _____35_____ — and still is. And thanks to poems, I was able to get through the pain and get on with my life.
21. A. fed B. hid C. wrapped D. rocked
22. A. ambitious B. conscious C. wise D. sensitive
23. A. win B. stop C. preserve D. calm
24. A. familiar B. concerned C. bored D. satisfied
25. A. leading to B. listening to C. taking to D. agreeing to
26. A. kindness B. patience C. courage D. honesty
27. A. reader B. poet C. fan D. believer
28. A. extending B. valuing C. wasting D. occupying
29. A. nearly B. surely C. hardly D. finally
30. A. refused B. pretended C. expected D. offered
31. A. anxiety B. loneliness C. illness D. anger
32. A. struggle B. preparation C. tolerance D. power
33. A. amused B. comforted C. shocked D. confused
34. A. forced B. advised C. convinced D. promised
35. A. admired B. helped C. encouraged D. loved
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Recently, Ma Xiaohui, a famous Chinese erhu ____36____ (perform) and composer with the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, held ____37____ erhu concert with the theme of “Erhu Holding Hands with the World, New Music Trend, New Cultural Tour” in the Delegates’ Room at the UN headquarters in New York City.
Attendees from different backgrounds and participants in the World Madam Global Awards Ceremony were ____38____ (deep) moved by the unique charm of traditional Chinese musical instruments ____39____ (display) during the concert.
The concert began ____40____ the song “Woman Flower”. In the first movement, “Seven Colors of Erhu, Walking with Beauty, Colorful Silk Road,” melodies from Chinese and Western songs created an “ink painting” of the Silk Road.
In the next three ____41____ (movement), a classical repertoire (曲目) including “Butterfly Lovers”, “Thoughts on a Silent Night” ____42____ “The Spirit of My Erhu” attracted the audience. Next ____43____ (come) the theme song from the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, ____44____ beautifully celebrated the classic dialogue between erhu and cello (大提琴).
“This beautiful and _____45_____ (inspire) concert wonderfully mixed classical, Chinese, and cross-cultural themes. It was a feast (盛宴) for the ears and souls,” multimedia artist Ranjit Bhatnagar said.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你留学生朋友Tom邀请你寒假一起去参加冬令营，但你因故不能同去。请你用英语给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示歉意;
2. 说明原因
3. 提出补救措施
注意：1. 词数80左右;
2. 请在相应位置作答
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A woman remarried a man from Mexico. She already had a 16-year-old daughter named Bethany, while her husband had a 14-year-old daughter named Maria. Maria and Bethany had been in each other’s lives since they were children. Their relationship as stepsisters was good until recently.
The entire family was busy planning Maria’s Quinceanera (成人礼). The woman’s husband and his ex-wife joined forces to get her a beautiful dress to celebrate the occasion. In total, the dress cost $3,000.
Bethany made it clear that she was jealous (嫉妒的) of the party. Her mom had to make her understand that in Mexican culture, a Quinceanera was a great deal, just like how she had a sweet sixteen party. However, Bethany kept comparing her party to that of Maria’s. It was a massive issue for her, and it reflected in the way she behaved around everyone at home.
Knowing how it made Bethany feel, the mom tried to spend more time with her daughter to assure her that she wasn’t being disregarded. They even got her a lovely dress for the Quinceanera, but much cheaper than Maria’s dress.
Two weeks before the big day, Maria and Bethany got into an argument regarding the TV. Bethany retaliated (报复) against her stepsister by tearing off the back part of her Quinceanera dress. After finding out what Bethany did, everyone was angry. The mom couldn’t believe what her daughter did and quickly gave her husband and his ex-wife money to get a new dress.
The mom told Bethany that she needed to get a job to pay back the total price of the dress. It was her punishment for such an unreasonable act against her stepsister. However, Bethany claimed her mom was unfair by choosing Maria over her. This made the mom question whether she was in the wrong for giving her daughter no choice but to find a job. She wrote about the story online, hoping to get opinions from others on whether what she did was wrong.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
To her surprise, she got everybody’s support.
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Finally, the mom was determined to teach her 16-year-old a lesson.
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听力答案：1-5 CBCAB 6-10 AABCA 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 BCBCB2023-2024(下)江西省宜丰中学高二4月期中考试英语试卷
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. What does the woman think of the movie
A. Exciting. B. Relaxing. C. Disappointing.
2. What exercise is the man interested in
A. Flying kites. B. Snowkiting. C. Snowboarding.
3. What will the man do next month
A. Buy a car. B. Fix his car. C. Take a driving test.
4. How does the woman normally eat carrots
A. She cooks them. B. She eats them raw. C. She makes juice out of them.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Classmates. C. Neighbors.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. The future way of working. B. How to find a satisfying job.
C. The development of computers.
7. What does the man mean
A. He would get much more done at home. B. Working at home may not be for him.
C. He would like to watch TV at home.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What happened to the man
A. He missed all of his classes. B. He didn’t eat his sandwich at noon.
C. He forgot to take his lunch to school.
9. What is the man probably
A. A firefighter. B. A cook. C. A student.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. In the restaurant.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why does Sarah feel sad
A. She has lost her cat. B. She has quarreled with her friend.
C. The schoolwork is so hard for her.
12. What does Mr. Thompson advise Sarah to do
A. Get a new cat. B. Look for Tony. C. Read a book.
13. What does Sarah promise to do
A. Get home early. B. Focus on her lessons. C. Talk to Miss Lennon.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why does the woman say thanks to the man
A. He is driving her around. B. He introduced a friend to her.
C He recommended a job to her.
15. What do we know about the first flat
A. It is far from the supermarket. B. It has an old-fashioned kitchen.
C. It is unaffordable for the woman.
16. What do the two girls most probably want to do
A. Sell their apartment. B. Look for a roommate.
C. Share a room with the woman.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What can the students read in the No.1 Reading Room
A. Books in Chinese. B. Books in foreign languages.
C. Newspapers and magazines.
18. Where is the No.3 Reading Room
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
19. Which is for teachers only
A. The No.2 Reading Room. B. The No.4 Reading Room.
C. The Reference Materials Center.
20. How long can the students keep the books
A. For two weeks. B. For a month. C. For five weeks.
第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are four organizations that rescue and train shelter dogs to be service animals.
Merlin’s Kids
Merlin’s Kids is an organization that rescues and trains shelter dogs to become service animals for children with special needs for emotional support. Dogs can expand kids ‘social comfort zone and dramatically improve their mental health. In the public’s eyes, these working dogs have proved that shelter animals are amazing.
Pets for Vets (老兵)
Animal trainer Clarissa Black created Pets for Vets in 2009 as a way to say “thank you” to our nation’s heroes. This organization recognizes that many vets return home with scars (伤疤), which make it difficult for them to live a normal life. Pets for Vets was founded to rescue and train shelter animals to provide therapy dogs for vets. The organization says that when the vet is matched with the right dog, both of their lives change for the better.
Paws With a Cause
This organization has been around since 1979 and it improves the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities. Paws With a Cause specializes in helping people with disabilities complete daily tasks and the dogs can open doors and pull a wheelchair. The organization’s founders Mike and Candye are very pleased with its development.
Can Do Canines
A dog from a local shelter helped start Can Do Canines in 1989. Named Annie, she assisted her owner for eight years. Annie was the first of over 500 rescued dogs specially trained as service dogs to assist people with hearing problems, diabetes (糖尿病) and autism. But if a dog in the organization is not suited due to behavior or illness, the dog is never trained again and placed into a forever home with a family.
1. Merlin’s Kids helps the children with .
A. hearing problems B. scars C. diabetes D. emotional problems
2. When was Paws With a Cause set up
A. In 1960. B. In 1979. C. In 1989. D. In 2009.
3. Who gave Can Do Canines a good start
A. Annie. B. Merlin. C. Clarissa Black. D. Mike and Candye.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个救助和训练狗成为服务性动物的组织。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Merlin’s Kids部分“Merlin’s Kids is an organization that rescues and trains shelter dogs to become service animals for children with special needs for emotional support. Dogs can expand kids ‘social comfort zone and dramatically improve their mental health. (Merlin’s Kids是一个组织，拯救和训练收容所的狗，让它们成为有特殊情感需要的儿童的服务性动物。狗可以扩大孩子们的社交舒适区，极大地改善他们的心理健康)”可知，Merlin’s Kids帮助有情感问题的孩子。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Paws With a Cause部分“This organization has been around since 1979 and it improves the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities. (该组织自1979年成立以来，一直致力于提高残疾人的独立性和生活质量)”可知，Paws With a Cause是1979年建立的。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Can Do Canines部分“A dog from a local shelter helped start Can do Canines in 1989. Named Annie, she assisted her owner for eight years. (1989年，一只来自当地收容所的狗帮助创立了Can do Canines。她的名字叫安妮，为她的主人服务了8年)”可知，Annie给了Can Do Canines一个好的开始。故选A。
B
One morning, my four-year-old daughter and I were getting ready to leave the house when she suddenly yelled “Idiot!” right at me. As I processed the word, I noticed she was upset. Tears streamed down her face as she half whispered and half yelled “you are an IDIOT Mama.” Total silence followed as we looked at each other. We were staring at each other for so long, and I nearly forgot to breathe out, and in again. Idiot. How could my daughter call me an idiot
There are many behaviors that really push parents’ buttons. Disrespectful, rude words tend to top the list. The wrong response to such rude remarks is often a serious warning. But I didn’t offer any serious remarks.
I realized that my daughter’s intention wasn’t to disrespect me. She was expressing the disconnection. And punishment doesn’t solve disconnection. It creates more of it. Her choice of word said it all. She was annoyed. She sensed the stress. I needed to hear her. I was being careless. I was the one being rude to her.
So, why punish our children when they need guidance We must know the words we use matter, and become our children’s words too. The words include those we use to handle emotional overload. Idiot is a word I regretfully must admit to using when I’m extremely annoyed. Not at my children, but yes, they have heard me say it. So, instead of punishing my daughter for misbehavior, I chose to focus on her real message: Idiot means that “Mom, you are stressing me out!”.
No blame. No punishment for honest feelings. No criticizing her choice of words. Just focus on our relationship. I admitted my ignoring her, and we hugged and kissed each other. I walked into her play school with interest and was ready to see all her current projects.
Don’t be afraid to focus on your relationship, to show kindness, and to model forgiveness. Don’t be afraid to look beyond misbehavior, find the true message and trust the power of connection.
4. After hearing her daughter’s words, the author ________.
A. lost her temper B. gave her a warning
C. couldn’t believe it D. had a talk with her
5. What does the underlined phrase push parents’ buttons in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Cheer parents up. B. Make parents annoyed.
C. Follow parents’ advice. D. Distract parents’ attention.
6. From the text we can conclude that the mother is ________.
A. calm and considerate B. brave and tolerant
C. sensitive but overprotective D. intelligent but bad-tempered
7. What’s the purpose of this text
A. To settle conflicts between parents and children.
B. To explain why children disrespect their parents.
C. To encourage readers to express their true feelings.
D. To suggest a positive response to children’s misbehavior.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过讲述作者对女儿的不当行为的分析和回应表明对儿童的不当行为要作出积极的回应。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段最后三句“We were staring at each other for so long, and I nearly forgot to breathe out, and in again. Idiot. How could my daughter call me an idiot (我们对视了很长时间，我差点忘了呼气，然后再吸气。白痴。我女儿怎么能叫我白痴？)”可知，听了女儿的话，作者简直不敢相信。故选C。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段第二句“Disrespectful, rude words tend to top the list.(不尊重、粗鲁的话往往排在首位。)”可知，push parents’ buttons的意思是“惹恼父母”。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“I realized that my daughter’s intention wasn’t to disrespect me. She was expressing the disconnection. And punishment doesn’t solve disconnection. It creates more of it. Her choice of word said it all. She was annoyed. She sensed the stress. I needed to hear her. I was being careless. I was the one being rude to her.(我意识到我女儿的意图并不是不尊重我。她在表达这种脱节。而惩罚并不能解决疏离。它会产生更多的能量。她的措辞说明了一切。她很生气。她感觉到了压力。我需要听到她的声音。我太粗心了。是我对她无礼。)”可知，从文章中我们可以得出结论，这位母亲是冷静和体贴的。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Don’t be afraid to focus on your relationship, to show kindness, and to model forgiveness. Don’t be afraid to look beyond misbehavior, find the true message and trust the power of connection.(不要害怕关注你们的关系，表现出善意，做出宽恕的榜样。不要害怕超越不良行为，找到真正的信息，并相信联系的力量。)”可知，这篇文章的目的是对儿童的不当行为提出积极的回应。故选D。
C
A college professor at my university years ago shocked his class with a frog. He showed off a wood frog that was still alive but frozen solid. Then suddenly, he threw it against a wall and it broke into pieces. Everyone took a quick deep breath. Moments later, he explained that he hadn’t actually thrown the frog. For dramatic effect he had switched the frog for a large piece of ice. But the goal was to illustrate a point: That a wood frog does in fact freeze as solid as ice to survive the winter. Then it thaws again in the spring.
The wood frog is one of the most frequently studied animals on Earth that freezes. First, it’s liquid, it’s hopping around, then ice comes on it from the outside. Its skin gets frozen a little bit, its eyes glaze over, its brain freezes, and ice pushes blood to the frog’s heart before eventually that, too, is rock solid. This transition requires major changes in biochemistry. Ice slowly forms around the outside of organs and cells. At the same time, the frog’s liver pumps out incredible amounts of glucose — a sugary liquid that acts like antifreeze for vital organs — that flows everywhere including the insides of cells to keep them from dying.
But true supercooling in nature — and especially with human organs — comes with risks, says Shannon Tessier, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School who studies how suspended animation in nature can translate to human organ transplants.
Wood frogs and other animals that survive extreme conditions in nature have many applications in medicine, especially in the world of organ transplants, Tessier says. A human heart, for example, can only exist outside the body for about four hours. “So we’re trying to use the principles from wood frogs with high amounts of glucose and freeze a whole heart or other organ, keep it in suspended animation, safely awake it, and transplant it.”
8. Why did the college professor take a frog to the class
A. To show off his amazing pet. B. To switch a piece of ice with it.
C. To tell students some frog facts. D. To conduct a special experiment.
9. What does the underlined word “thaws” mean in paragraph 1
A. Freezes itself. B. Comes to life. C. Becomes warm. D. Turns back into water.
10. What protects the frozen frog from dying
A. Its icy cell. B. Its vital organ. C. Its warm blood. D. Its sugary liquid.
11. Who will probably benefit from the frog’s principles according to Shannon Tessier
A. The one who has to take a heart transplant operation.
B. The one who is applying for the Harvard Medical School.
C. The one who works on the development of a new medicine.
D. The one who plans to experience extreme conditions in nature.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了冻成冰块冬眠的木蛙。这种具有超强耐冻能力的动物在冬眠时甚至连呼吸、心跳都停止了，看起来就像被冻死了，但一到春天，它们也会像其他冬眠动物一样苏醒过来。木蛙这种冬眠的方式的确对人类很有启发，比如在医学上应用于对人体器官的低温保存，让病人可以顺利进行器官移植，从而有更大几率存活下来。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A college professor at my university years ago shocked his class with a frog. He showed off a wood frog that was still alive but frozen solid. Then suddenly, he threw it against a wall and it broke into pieces. Everyone took a quick deep breath. Moments later, he explained that he hadn’t actually thrown the frog. For dramatic effect he had switched the frog for a large piece of ice. But the goal was to illustrate a point: That a wood frog does in fact freeze as solid as ice to survive the winter.(几年前，我们大学的一位教授用一只青蛙震惊了全班。他展示了一只林蛙，它还活着，但已经冻成固体了。突然，他把它扔到墙上，它摔成了碎片。每个人都深深地吸了一口气。过了一会儿，他解释说他并没有把青蛙扔出去。为了产生戏剧效果，他把青蛙换成了一大块冰。但这个实验的目的是为了说明一个问题：木蛙为了过冬，确实会冻得像冰一样坚硬)”可知，大学教授要带一只青蛙去上课是为了告诉学生一些青蛙的事实。故选C。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“But the goal was to illustrate a point: That a wood frog does in fact freeze as solid as ice to survive the winter.(但这个实验的目的是为了说明一个问题：木蛙为了过冬，确实会冻得像冰一样坚硬)”以及后文“again in the spring”可知，木蛙为了过冬，确实会冻得像冰一样坚硬。然后在春天再次复苏过来。故画线词意思是“复苏”。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“At the same time, the frog’s liver pumps out incredible amounts of glucose — a sugary liquid that acts like antifreeze for vital organs — that flows everywhere including the insides of cells to keep them from dying.(与此同时，青蛙的肝脏会排出大量的葡萄糖——一种含糖液体，对重要器官起防冻剂的作用——这些葡萄糖流动到包括细胞内部在内的所有地方，以防止它们死亡)”可知，含糖液体保护冻青蛙免于死亡。故选 D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So we’ re trying to use the principles from wood frogs with high amounts of glucose and freeze a whole heart or other organ, keep it in suspended animation, safely awake it, and transplant it.(因此，我们正试图利用含有大量葡萄糖的木蛙的原理，冷冻整个心脏或其他器官，使其处于假死状态，安全地唤醒它，然后移植)”可知，Shannon Tessier 准备将木蛙原理运用到器官移植的技术中，因此一个接受心脏移植手术的人最有可能从这个原理中获益。故选 A。
D
The answer to traffic jams on the highways around airports could be electric air taxis But this is not a futuristic dream. United Airlines is helping to make it a reality.
The carrier is ordering 200 electric air taxis, also called eVOTL planes, from Eve Air Mobility which designed vehicles for short distance-like going from city centers to airports-that can seat four passengers. The eVOTL planes take off and land like helicopters.
These vehicles that are due to be delivered in 2026 can fly from rooftop to rooftop. These types of vehicles are more environmental than using ground transportation. That’s because the air taxis use electric engines that have no carbon emissions(碳排放). This will reduce pollution and noise levels by 90 percent, according to United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility.
“Our agreement with Eve shows our confidence in the urban air mobility market and serves as another important step toward our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050,” said Michael Leskinen, president of United Airlines Ventures. “We’ll get there not with empty gestures, but by taking the harder path of actually reducing the emissions from flying.” If the company meets its goal of reducing its carbon footprint to net zero, it will be the first US airline to do so.
This isn’t United’s first try for environmental protection. The company started using bio-fuel(生物燃料) in flights from Los Angeles in 2016. It was the first airline in the US to promise to significantly use bio-fuel and this could cut emissions by 60 percent. From baby steps to flying ones, this airline is working on its commitment to the environment. Hopefully this is just one part of a global commitment to green the airline industry.
12. How does the author introduce the takeoff and landing of eVOTL planes
A. By providing a long list. B. By using experts’ words.
C. By making a comparison. D. By referring to a news report.
13. What can we learn about the eVOTL planes
A. They make no noise when flying. B. They each can hold eight passengers.
C. They are designed for long distances. D. They are friendly to the environment.
14. What can be inferred about United Airlines
A. It promises to use bio-fuel in 2050. B. It has a pioneering spirit.
C. It stopped carbon emissions in 2016. D. It shows no interest in electric air taxis.
15. What might be the best title for the text
A. The Promising Future of Air Travel Is Seen Now
B. More Companies Are Developing Green Technologies
C. Electric Air Taxis Will Make Getting to the Airport Easy
D. Electric Air Taxis Will Be Put Into Wide Use in the Future
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了为了解决机场周围高速公路交通堵塞，美联航订购了200架电动的空中出租车，用于从市中心到机场这段路。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The eVOTL planes take off and land like helicopters.”（ eVOTL飞机像直升机一样起飞和降落。）可推断，作者采用了对比的写作手法来介绍这种飞机的起飞和降落。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题. 根据第三段“These types of vehicles are more environmental than using ground transportation. That’s because the air taxis use electric engines that have no carbon emissions(碳排放).”（这些类型的车辆比使用地面运输更环保。这是因为空中出租车使用的是没有碳排放的电动发动机）可知，eVOTL飞机是环保的。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“If the company meets its goal of reducing its carbon footprint to net zero, it will be the first US airline to do so.”（如果该公司实现了将碳足印降至零的目标，它将成为首家这样做的美国航空公司。）及最后一段“It was the first airline in the US to promise to significantly use bio-fuel and this could cut emissions by 60 percent.”（它是美国第一家承诺大量使用生物燃料的航空公司，这可以减少60% 的排放量。）可推断，美联航具有开拓创新的精神。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段和第二段可知，解决机场周围高速公路交通堵塞的办法可能是电动的空中出租车，美联航订购了200架电动的空中出租车，用于从市中心到机场这段路。由此可推断，本文主要介绍了电动的空中出租车可以让到达机场变得轻松，C项“电动空中出租车将使到达机场变得容易”。故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There are a lot of ways to become wiser. But you have to remember, this is a journey and not a destination. ____16____
Try experiencing new opportunities
You will never grow from being in your comfort zone, which is why you need to get out of it. ____17____ You can try learning new skills that you never thought of. Change your routine and see where life takes you, take control!
____18____
We need to be receptive to different views, which will open up new pathways for us. ____19____ Observe the world from different angles and it will always help you out. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas.
Meet new people
Limiting yourself to only one type of people that share the same ideology as you can be comforting but it doesn’t get you anywhere in life. You need to meet and experience new people and learn what they have to offer. Cultivate new friendships. This will be extremely beneficial for your future.
Learn and grow from your mistakes
All of us make mistakes in life. ____20____ We can ponder upon what made us fail so that we may improve ourselves. Let me tell you this, your best teacher will always be your last mistake, so learn the best from it.
A. Always develop a sense of curiosity.
B. Open yourself to diverse perspectives.
C. Here are some strategies that you can use to get wiser.
D. This is a way you will catch chances and become better.
E. But it is the acknowledgment of mistakes that makes us grow.
F. They help us out but we need to set them aside most of the time.
G. Wisdom actually allows us to conquer the demands of today’s difficult world
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了变得更聪明的方法。
【16题详解】
由上文“There are a lot of ways to become wiser. But you have to remember, this is a journey and not a destination. (有很多方法可以让你变得更聪明。但你要记住，这是一段旅程，而不是终点。)”和后文小标题“Try experiencing new opportunities (尝试体验新的机会)”、“Meet new people (认识新朋友)”可知，本句要表达下面是一些可以用来变得更聪明的策略，故C选项“Here are some strategies that you can use to get wiser. (以下是一些你可以用来变得更聪明的策略。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。
【17题详解】
由上文“Try experiencing new opportunities (尝试体验新的机会)”和“You will never grow from being in your comfort zone, which is why you need to get out of it. (你永远无法从你的舒适区中成长，这就是为什么你需要走出舒适区。)”可知，本空要说跟“体验新的机会的好处”有关的话题，故D选项“This is a way you will catch chances and become better. (这是一种你将抓住机会并变得更好的方式。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
【18题详解】
空处为本段小标题。由下文“We need to be receptive to different views, which will open up new pathways for us. (我们需要接受不同观点，这将为我们开辟新的道路。)”可知，本段建议人们接受不同的观点，故B选项“Open yourself to diverse perspectives. (向不同的视角敞开心扉)”符合题意。故选B。
【19题详解】
由上文“We need to be receptive to different views, which will open up new pathways for us. (我们需要接受不同的观点，这将为我们开辟新的道路。)”和下文“Observe the world from different angles and it will always help you out. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. (从不同的角度观察世界，它总是会对你有所帮助。永远不要把你的观点建立在最流行的观点或对你来说最舒服的观点上。)”可知，开辟新的道路，不要把你的观点建立在最流行的观点或对你来说最舒服的观点上，就要有好奇心才可以，故A选项“Always develop a sense of curiosity. (始终培养好奇心。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选A。
【20题详解】
由上文“Learn and grow from your mistakes (从错误中学习和成长)”可知，本空要说跟“错误中学习和成长”有关的话题，故E选项“But it is the acknowledgment of mistakes that makes us grow. (但正是对错误的承认让我们成长。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。
第三部分 语言应用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the early hours of March 23, about 12 hours before our treasured 12-year-old son died of a rare form of brain cancer, I climbed into his hospital bed, ____21____ him in my arms and recited Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky.
My child was no longer ____22____, but I hoped and believed that he could sense my presence and that my voice would ____23____ his wildly beating heart.
My son had been ____24____ with the words of the poem by ____25____ me reciting it to him almost every night before going to bed. He loved the ____26____ of the “beamish (神采焕发的) boy” as, with a short sword in hand, the boy takes on a strong man several times his size.
My son was also a passionate ____27____. But with many surgeries, rounds of radiation and medications ____28____ most of his time, he could ____29____ read on his own. Therefore, I ____30____ to read to him. And it was during the reading that I found that poems could relieve my _____31_____. They offered an anchor to me during unpredictable and painful times. They also helped me prepare for the arrival of the final time.
Then it came — at 12:52 am on March 23, my son’s heart stopped beating forever. Despite my _____32_____, I was still overwhelmed by grief. Then I received a message from my friend. It was Raymond Carver’s Late Fragment: “And what did you want / To call myself beloved, / to feel myself beloved on the earth.”
It _____33_____ me a bit, because I was _____34_____ that even in my son’s darkest hours, he was always _____35_____ — and still is. And thanks to poems, I was able to get through the pain and get on with my life.
21. A. fed B. hid C. wrapped D. rocked
22. A. ambitious B. conscious C. wise D. sensitive
23. A. win B. stop C. preserve D. calm
24. A. familiar B. concerned C. bored D. satisfied
25. A. leading to B. listening to C. taking to D. agreeing to
26. A. kindness B. patience C. courage D. honesty
27. A. reader B. poet C. fan D. believer
28. A. extending B. valuing C. wasting D. occupying
29. A. nearly B. surely C. hardly D. finally
30. A. refused B. pretended C. expected D. offered
31. A. anxiety B. loneliness C. illness D. anger
32. A. struggle B. preparation C. tolerance D. power
33. A. amused B. comforted C. shocked D. confused
34. A. forced B. advised C. convinced D. promised
35. A. admired B. helped C. encouraged D. loved
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在儿子因罕见脑癌离世前，陪伴他度过生命最后时刻的经历。作者通过朗诵诗歌来安慰儿子，并在阅读中找到慰藉。儿子去世后，尽管作者悲痛欲绝，但一首诗歌提醒她儿子始终被爱包围。诗歌让作者能够走出痛苦，继续生活。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：3月23日凌晨，大约在我们12岁的宝贝儿子死于一种罕见的脑癌前12个小时，我爬上他的病床，把他搂在怀里，背诵了刘易斯·卡罗尔的《胡言乱语》。A. fed喂养；B. hid隐藏；C. wrapped用（手臂、指头或腿）围紧；D. rocked摇晃。根据上文“about 12 hours before our treasured 12-year-old son died of a rare form of brain cancer”和下文“him in my arms”可推知，作者在儿子去世前把他搂在怀里，用手臂抱着他。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的孩子已经失去了知觉，但我希望并相信他能感觉到我的存在，我的声音会让他那颗狂跳的心平静下来。A. ambitious有抱负的；B. conscious有意识的；C. wise聪明的；D. sensitive敏感的。根据下文“I hoped and believed that he could sense my presence”可推知，作者的儿子已经失去了意识。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的孩子已经失去了知觉，但我希望并相信他能感觉到我的存在，我的声音会让他那颗狂跳的心平静下来。A. win获胜；B. stop停止；C. preserve保存；D. calm使平静，使镇静。根据下文“My son had been ___4___ with the words of the poem”可知，作者背诵的是儿子以前熟悉的诗句，作者希望这能让他平静下来。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我儿子几乎每天晚上睡觉前都听我背诵这首诗，所以他对这首诗的句子已经很熟悉了。A. familiar熟悉的；B. concerned关心的；C. bored无聊的；D. satisfied满意的。根据下文“reciting it to him almost every night before going to bed”可知，作者每天晚上睡觉前都会给儿子背诵这首诗，所以儿子对诗句很熟悉。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我儿子几乎每天晚上睡觉前都听我背诵这首诗，所以他对这首诗的歌词已经很熟悉了。A. leading to导致；B. listening to听；C. taking to开始喜欢；D. agreeing to同意。根据空后“reciting it to him almost every night before going to bed”可知，作者每天晚上睡觉前都会给儿子背诵这首诗，儿子经常听作者背诵这首诗，对这首诗很熟悉。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他喜欢“微笑男孩”的勇气，因为这个男孩手里拿着一把短剑，挑战了一个比他高大好几倍的男人。A. kindness善良；B. patience耐心；C. courage勇气；D. honesty诚实。根据下文“the boy takes on a strong man several times his size”可知，这是一个勇敢，有勇气的男孩。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我儿子也是一个热情的读者。A. reader读者；B. poet诗人；C. fan粉丝；D. believer信徒。根据上文“also”以及下文“But with many surgeries, rounds of radiation and medications____8____ most of his time, he could ____9____ read on his own.”可知，儿子也和作者一样，是热衷于阅读的读者。故选A项。
28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但由于多次手术、几轮放疗和药物治疗占据了他的大部分时间，他几乎无法独自阅读。A. extending扩展；B. valuing重视；C. wasting浪费；D. occupying占据。根据上文“many surgeries, rounds of radiation and medications”可知，无数的各种治疗占据了儿子的时间。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：但由于多次手术、几轮放疗和药物治疗占据了他的大部分时间，他几乎无法独自阅读。A. nearly几乎；B. surely肯定地；C. hardly几乎不，几乎没有；D. finally最终。根据上文可知，无数的各种治疗占据了儿子的时间，所以他没有时间自己阅读。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，我主动提出给他读书。A. refused拒绝；B. pretended假装；C. expected期待；D. offered提出。根据上文可知，儿子没有时间自己阅读，所以作者提出给他读书听。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：正是在阅读的过程中，我发现诗歌可以缓解我的焦虑。A. anxiety焦虑；B. loneliness孤独；C. illness疾病；D. anger愤怒。根据上文“relieve”和下文“They offered an anchor to me during unpredictable and painful times.”可知，读诗缓解了作者痛苦时期的焦虑。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我已经做好了准备，但我仍然沉浸在悲伤之中。A. struggle挣扎；B. preparation准备；C. tolerance容忍；D. power力量。根据第一段中“In the early hours of March 23, about 12 hours before our treasured 12-year-old son died of a rare form of brain cancer”以及上文“They also helped me prepare for the arrival of the final time.”可知，作者对儿子的离世已经有了心理准备。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我感到些许安慰，因为我确信，即使在我儿子最黑暗的时刻，他也一直被爱着——现在也是如此。A. amused逗乐；B. comforted安慰；C. shocked使震惊；D. confused使困惑。根据下文“even in my son’s darkest hours, he was always___14____ — and still is. ”可知，作者知道即使在至暗时刻，儿子仍然是被爱着的，所以感到一丝安慰。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我感到些许安慰，因为我确信，即使在我儿子最黑暗的时刻，他也一直被爱着——现在也是如此。A. forced强迫；B. advised建议；C. convinced使确信；D. promised承诺。根据下文“he was always...”和“...and still is”可知，这是作者确信的事情。 be convinced that...“坚信，确信”符合语境。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我感到些许安慰，因为我确信，即使在我儿子最黑暗的时刻，他也一直被爱着——现在也是如此。A. admired钦佩；B. helped帮助；C. encouraged鼓励；D. loved爱。根据下文“And thanks to poems, I was able to get through the pain and get on with my life.”可知，诗歌帮助作者渡过最艰难的时刻，结合上文诗句内容“And what did you want / To call myself beloved, / to feel myself beloved on the earth.”可推知，诗句让作者觉得儿子一直是被爱着的，所以感到些许安慰。故选D项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Recently, Ma Xiaohui, a famous Chinese erhu ____36____ (perform) and composer with the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, held ____37____ erhu concert with the theme of “Erhu Holding Hands with the World, New Music Trend, New Cultural Tour” in the Delegates’ Room at the UN headquarters in New York City.
Attendees from different backgrounds and participants in the World Madam Global Awards Ceremony were ____38____ (deep) moved by the unique charm of traditional Chinese musical instruments ____39____ (display) during the concert.
The concert began ____40____ the song “Woman Flower”. In the first movement, “Seven Colors of Erhu, Walking with Beauty, Colorful Silk Road,” melodies from Chinese and Western songs created an “ink painting” of the Silk Road.
In the next three ____41____ (movement), a classical repertoire (曲目) including “Butterfly Lovers”, “Thoughts on a Silent Night” ____42____ “The Spirit of My Erhu” attracted the audience. Next ____43____ (come) the theme song from the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, ____44____ beautifully celebrated the classic dialogue between erhu and cello (大提琴).
“This beautiful and _____45_____ (inspire) concert wonderfully mixed classical, Chinese, and cross-cultural themes. It was a feast (盛宴) for the ears and souls,” multimedia artist Ranjit Bhatnagar said.
【答案】36. performer
37. an 38. deeply
39. displayed
40. with 41. movements
42. and 43. came
44. which 45. inspiring##inspirational
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了近日，中国著名二胡演奏家、作曲家马晓晖随上海民族乐团在纽约联合国总部代表厅举办了以“二胡与世界携手，新乐潮，新文旅”为主题的二胡音乐会。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：近日，中国著名二胡演奏家、作曲家马晓晖随上海民族乐团在纽约联合国总部代表厅举办了以“二胡与世界携手，新乐潮，新文旅”为主题的二胡音乐会。不定冠词a修饰单数可数名词，空处需填名词，结合“Ma Xiaohui”可知，表示“演奏家”。故填performer。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意同上。concert为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且erhu发音以元音音素开头，需用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：来自不同背景的与会者和世界夫人全球颁奖典礼的参与者都被音乐会上展示的中国传统乐器的独特魅力所深深打动。修饰动词were moved需用副词deeply，作状语。故填deeply。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰名词instruments，display和instruments为逻辑动宾关系，需填过去分词形式。故填displayed。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：音乐会以《女人花》这首歌开始。begin with为固定搭配，意为“以……开始”。故填with。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：在接下来的三个乐章中，包括《梁祝》、《静夜思琴韵》和《二胡魂》在内的经典曲目吸引了观众。three后面接可数名词复数形式。故填movements。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意同上。“Butterfly Lovers”，“Thoughts on a Silent Night”和“The Spirit of My Erhu”为并列关系，需用连词and连接。故填and。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：接下来是电影《卧虎藏龙》的主题曲，这首歌完美地颂扬了二胡和大提琴的经典对话。此处陈述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时。故填came。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词the theme song，指物，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这场美丽而鼓舞人心的音乐会完美地融合了古典、中国和跨文化主题。修饰名词concert，需用形容词inspiring/inspirational作定语。故填inspiring/inspirational。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你的留学生朋友Tom邀请你寒假一起去参加冬令营，但你因故不能同去。请你用英语给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示歉意;
2. 说明原因
3. 提出补救措施
注意：1. 词数80左右;
2. 请在相应位置作答
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【答案】Dear Tom,
I feel especially honored to receive your invitation to participate in the camp to be held this winter vacation but I have no alternative but to turn down your invitation, for which I must convey my apology.
As early as 2 weeks ago , I already made an appointment with my friend Wang Hui that I would help him with the lessons he missed during the winter vacation because of his accidental hospitalization (意外住院). Besides , as you know , the Spring Festival is drawing near, when it is a tradition for us Chinese to get a family reunion, so I’m expected to return home and keep my family company (家人).
Nevertheless, I’m wondering whether you want to join us to have a traditional Chinese Spring Festival if it’s convenient for you. Looking forward to your early reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假如考生是李华，你的留学生朋友Tom邀请你寒假一起去参加冬令营，但你因故不能同去。请你用英语给他写封邮件。
详解】1.词汇积累
参加：take part in→participate in
拒绝：turn down→refuse
传统的：traditional→conventional
举行：hold→throw
2.句式拓展
同义句
原句：Besides , as you know , the Spring Festival is drawing near, when it is a tradition for us Chinese to get a family reunion, so I’m expected to return home and keep my family company (家人).
拓展句：Besides , it is known that the Spring Festival is drawing near, when it is a tradition for us Chinese to get a family reunion, so I’m expected to return home and keep my family company (家人).
【点睛】【高分句型1】I feel especially honored to receive your invitation to participate in the camp to be held this winter vacation but I have no alternative but to turn down your invitation, for which I must convey my apology.（运用了for which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】 In addition, after school on Friday afternoon, our class went to the nearby park to pick up rubbish and sort it accordingly.（运用了不定式作目的状语）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A woman remarried a man from Mexico. She already had a 16-year-old daughter named Bethany, while her husband had a 14-year-old daughter named Maria. Maria and Bethany had been in each other’s lives since they were children. Their relationship as stepsisters was good until recently.
The entire family was busy planning Maria’s Quinceanera (成人礼). The woman’s husband and his ex-wife joined forces to get her a beautiful dress to celebrate the occasion. In total, the dress cost $3,000.
Bethany made it clear that she was jealous (嫉妒的) of the party. Her mom had to make her understand that in Mexican culture, a Quinceanera was a great deal, just like how she had a sweet sixteen party. However, Bethany kept comparing her party to that of Maria’s. It was a massive issue for her, and it reflected in the way she behaved around everyone at home.
Knowing how it made Bethany feel, the mom tried to spend more time with her daughter to assure her that she wasn’t being disregarded. They even got her a lovely dress for the Quinceanera, but much cheaper than Maria’s dress.
Two weeks before the big day, Maria and Bethany got into an argument regarding the TV. Bethany retaliated (报复) against her stepsister by tearing off the back part of her Quinceanera dress. After finding out what Bethany did, everyone was angry. The mom couldn’t believe what her daughter did and quickly gave her husband and his ex-wife money to get a new dress.
The mom told Bethany that she needed to get a job to pay back the total price of the dress. It was her punishment for such an unreasonable act against her stepsister. However, Bethany claimed her mom was unfair by choosing Maria over her. This made the mom question whether she was in the wrong for giving her daughter no choice but to find a job. She wrote about the story online, hoping to get opinions from others on whether what she did was wrong.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
To her surprise, she got everybody’s support.
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Finally, the mom was determined to teach her 16-year-old a lesson.
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【答案】To her surprise, she got everybody’s support. “Bethany did a very wrong thing, and I agree she needs to make up for the dress,” one user confirmed. “Her behavior is absolutely terrible, and she should pay back the dress. Any money you give her for fun should be kept for now, in addition to getting a job,” one voiced out. “What she’s done is legally called malicious damage to property. Does she understand that charges could be laid against her if she did this to a non-family member ” another pointed out.
Finally, the mom was determined to teach her 16-year-old a lesson. Angry as she was, Bethany had no choice but to obey her mom whose attitude seemed very firm this time. She worked hard day and night. Through the hard work, she came to understand what she had done to her sister was irresponsible. So she expressed her heartfelt apology to her sister on the day of her sister’s Quinceanera. The mom felt very relieved the relationship between her two daughters became as close as before!
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了一个女人再婚嫁给了一个来自墨西哥的男人。她已经有了一个16岁的女儿叫Bethany，而她的丈夫有一个14岁的女儿叫Maria。全家人都在忙着筹划Maria的成人礼。为了庆祝Maria的成人礼，丈夫和前妻花了3000美元给她买了一件漂亮的衣服。Bethany说得很清楚，她很嫉妒这个派对。在成人礼的前两周，Maria和Bethany因为电视的问题发生了争执。Bethany为了报复她的继妹，撕下了她成人礼礼服的后半部分。发现Bethany的所作所为后，大家都很生气。妈妈不敢相信女儿的所作所为，赶紧给丈夫和前妻钱买了一件新衣服。妈妈告诉Bethany，她需要找一份工作来偿还这件衣服的总价。Bethany声称妈妈不公平。妈妈把这件事写在了网上，希望得到别人的意见，看看她的做法是否错了。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“令她吃惊的是，她得到了大家的支持。”可知，第一段可描写各路网友对妈妈和Bethany行为的评价。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，这位母亲决定给她16岁的女儿一个教训。”可知，第二段可描写母亲惩罚了Bethany，Bethany在努力工作的过程中意识到自己的错误，向Maria道歉，二人和好如初。
2.续写线索：网友支持妈妈——网友评价——妈妈惩罚Bethany——Bethany努力工作——明白自己的错误——道歉——和好如初
3.词汇激活
行为类
①弥补：make up for/compensate for
②服从：obey/comply with
③表达：express/convey
情绪类
①生气的：angry/annoyed
②宽慰的：relieved/reassured
【点睛】[高分句型1]
What she’s done is legally called malicious damage to property. (运用了what引导主语从句)
[高分句型2]
Angry as she was, Bethany had no choice but to obey her mom whose attitude seemed very firm this time. (运用了让步状语从句部分倒装，whose引导限制性定语从句)
听力答案：1-5 CBCAB 6-10 AABCA 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 BCBCB
