顺义一中2023-2024学年度第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷
高一英语试卷
2024.05
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节：完型填空：（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
One winter, a homeless dog called Shavi was left to die on the streets of south-west Russia after being ___1___ by a driver. With two broken legs, she was taken to a pet clinic for ___2___ by a volunteer from One Green Planet. After launching an appeal to find someone who could look after Shavi, the vet found Nina who ___3___ her and nursed her back to health, working on regaining her confidence and ___4___.
Due to work commitments, Nina couldn’t keep Shavi and instead found her a new ___5___ 185 miles away, near the Russian border. However, after just a few days, Shavi ___6___ from there.
Two weeks later, while walking along the road outside her home, Nina felt something brush up against her leg. Realizing it was Shavi, she was so ___7___ and excited. The dog had made the almost 200-mile journey back to the woman who had saved her life and legs.
The pair lived together and moved into a bigger apartment so Shavi had plenty of room to play. “Of course, she has now remained with us for good. I would never give this kind of friend away again. ___8___ are the most loyal and loving companions in the world. For every drop of human love, they ___9___ give all of theirs in return, and I know that from personal experience. Shavi is just like a _____10_____ to me.” Nina said.
1. A. helped B. adopted C. caught D. hit
2. A. treatment B. food C. weekend D. comfort
3. A. collected B. trained C. walked D. visited
4. A. patience B. strength C. growth D. freedom
5. A. friend B. toy C. home D. cage
6. A. recovered B. suffered C. wandered D. disappeared
7. A. annoyed B. relaxed C. shocked D. worried
8. A. Humans B. Volunteers C. Animals D. Drivers
9. A. calmly B. willingly C. bravely D. properly
10. A. beggar B. child C. leader D. stranger
第二节：语法填空：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
（A）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Books were my true friends when I was 12 years old. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The ____11____ (kind) they offered me with their books saved my life. My ____12____ (big) dream was to become an author. I decided I ____13____ (work) hard and realize my dream so that I could write books ____14____ would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
（B）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Recently I had an experience of eating dinner at a “dark restaurant”, ____15____ people eat in complete darkness. Diners ate ____16____ (they) whole meal in total blackness and had to rely on the waiters’ guidance if they needed to go to the bathroom. I wanted to understand the experience of being blind. Then I found out eating was a ____17____ (real) difficult activity.
（C）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
With their long tusks, elephants look elegant and strong. However, this unique feature is also the reason for ____18____ the animal is endangered. It has long been a problem worldwide that people kill elephants ____19____ their tusks. ____20____ laws have been introduced to ban the selling of tusks, they have not been enough to save the elephants.
第二部分：阅读理解（共三节，38分）
第一节：（共9个小题；每小题2分，共18分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
My dad loves his wine. One day while making a sandwich, I noticed the date on one of his wine bottles. I then took it out of the pantry (食品贮藏室) and rushed toward my father.
“Dad, Dad!” I shouted. “This wine is way past its ‘best before’ date.”
“Son, hold on,” he said.
“No you can’t drink this any more!”
“Wait, let me tell you... ”
“Would you like me to throw it away for you ” I asked.
“Ha, ha, no. Let me explain something,” my father said cheerfully.
“But...” I didn’t want my father getting sick.
“Son. some wines get better over time. The longer you wait to drink it. the better it will be. Although this may seem strange. it is true.”
When I was young, I didn’t have any understanding of what this meant. But now, looking back, this would have been very helpful to remember as I went through my teenager years.
We are all so keen to reach the next step quickly that we will do anything to get there. This has a negative effect on our society. In a job situation, we want promotion so much that we will step on others. When trying to go to the right college, we will do anything to get in. When we rush through our homework, we may not study enough for the test, and end up failing. All these common situations have one thing in common: they could all be solved if we just took our time.
When we don’t fully prepare ourselves for the next level, we become a society of people who aren’t ready, but want the rewards of reaching the next level. This cheats others who have prepared and deserve the job. We need to be ready for whatever comes, ready for the unexpected. Just as wine gets better over time, so will the things in our paths.
21. How did the father react to the out-of-date wine
A. He insisted on keeping it. B. He drank it up immediately.
C. He checked if it was drinkable. D. He asked his son to throw it away.
22. Which of the following might the father approve of
A. Graduating from college ahead of time.
B. Getting the best job as quickly as possible.
C. Preparing ourselves for a promotion patiently.
D. Doing schoolwork despite missing the deadline.
23. What can we conclude from the passage
A. Good things come to those who wait. B. Positive thinking results in success.
C. He who laughs last, laughs best. D. Time and tide wait for no man.
B
In today’s world, online social media has become more powerful and the most destructive thing over worldwide, although with time all generations have come to accept the changes social network has brought about, teenagers and young adults are the most enthusiastic users of these sites. According to various research studies in the field of online social networks it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter, Facebook or Myspace, there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.
Firstly, social media helps the youth and any other user updated with what is happening around the world, and helps the teenagers stay connected and interact with each other even if they are many miles apart. This strengthens their relationship. Even if they finished school and moved to different locations, they stay connected and update one another.
In addition, social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their Common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.
While on the one hand social network sites seem to bring people together and stay connected, on the other hand it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection, back problems, etc. Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar, exposing underage to online predators（捕食者）, allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact, decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to be working spend time in the sites to chat, providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.
“The more social media we have, the more we think were connecting, yet we are really disconnecting from each other.” One researcher said.
In conclusion, social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong.
24. Why do young people make use of the platform offered by social media sites
A. To practice their debate skills
B. To change their way of living
C. To improve their academic performance
D. To lay the foundation for their future careers
25. It can be inferred that the main disadvantages of social networking may ______.
A. put young people in danger B. allow spread of information
C. let out users’ health problems D. reduce the using of poor spelling
26. What is the passage mainly about
A. The research on online social media
B. The correct way to use online social media.
C. The introduction of online social media history
D. The influence of online social media on the youth
C
Lessons in the Lost Art of Listening
When was the last time you listened to someone And when was the last time someone really listened to you I once asked people what it meant to be a good listener. The typical response was a blank stare.
Of course, technology plays a role. People find phone calls interrupting them, preferring text or wordless emoji. Besides, schools and colleges rarely offer classes or activities that teach careful listening. You can join clubs to perfect your public speaking. but who attempts to achieve excellence in listening The loud unpleasant mixture of sounds of modern life also stops us from listening.
Generally, listening goes beyond simply hearing what people say. It also involves paying attention to how they say it and what they do while they are saying it, in what context, and how what they say is related to you. It’s not about merely holding your peace while someone else holds forth. Quite the opposite. A lot of listening has to do with how you respond — the degree to which you facilitate the clear expression of another person’s thoughts and, in the process, have a clear mind of your own.
Good listeners ask good questions. They engage in exploring the topic, not to divert attention. There are curious questions like “Wouldn’t you agree..” or “Don’t you think..” These questions have strong tendencies. They will greatly influence the other person to change his or her view. And you’d better stay away from some personal questions like “What do you do for a living ” or “What part of town do you live in ” Just try to find out what excites people. Ask about the last movie they saw or for the story behind a piece of jewelry they’re wearing. Also good are expansive questions, such as, “If you could spend a month, where would you go ” Research indicates that when people who don’t know each other well ask each other this type of question, they feel more connected than if they spend time together achieving a task.
Because our brain can think a lot faster than people can talk, be careful with the tendency to take mental side trips when you are listening. Smart people’s attention is easily taken away by their own runaway thoughts. They may also assume they already know what the other person is going to say.
The reward of good listening will certainly be more interesting conversations. Researchers have found that attentive listeners receive more information from speakers, even when they don’t ask any questions. We are, each of us, the sum of what we attend to in life. The gentle voice of a mother and the criticism of a boss both ultimately form and shape us. And to listen poorly, selectively or not at all limits your understanding of the world and prevents you from becoming the best you can be.
27. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about .
A. Why the art of listening gets lost by itself.
B Why effective methods are used in listening.
C. How people make themselves well understood.
D. How people can reclaim the lost art of listening.
28. According to the author, what should people do when they are listening
A. Avoid being absent-minded.
B. Come up with curious questions.
C. Focus on the speaker’s personal information.
D. Try to find common interests with the speaker.
29. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Listening and speaking deserve equal attention.
B. Good listeners maximize the benefits for themselves.
C. Bad listening ultimately contributes to people’s failure.
D. Listeners’ clear mind facilitates speakers’ expression of thoughts.
第二节:（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Our Fears Can Change the Reality of the Situation
At times, our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In addition, our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during your anxious moments.
___30___ A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.
Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse. ___31___ When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.
Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. When facing a current or upcoming task that makes your anxious break the task into a series of smaller steps. ___32___
Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything. Most of what we worry about never comes true. ___33___
It is not easy to deal with all of our fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy. ___34___
A. Take it one step at a time and things will work out.
B. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing.
C This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety.
D. Instead of worrying about something that probably won’t happen, concentrate on what you are able to do.
E. The next time you feel depressed, review your list and think about the good things that you have in your life.
F. A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking.
G. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.
第三节：（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
A seed expert who brought high-quality vegetable seeds to many countries, was awarded the 2019 World Food Prize. Simon Groot of the Netherlands is credited with introducing high-quality, disease-resistance vegetable seeds to more than 60 countries including the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.
He began his search to create better vegetable seeds to help farmers in Southeast Asia in 1981. Sixteen years earlier, he had made his first trip to Indonesia. There, Groot learned that vegetable seeds which were developed for the climate of Europe, did poorly when planted in the hot tropics (热带). He thought there was a great possibility to introduce hybrid (杂交的) vegetables to the area. The area lacked vegetable seed developers who were trying to create hybrids for the local climate.
“I noticed the seed quality in that part of world was so much below our standards and below achievable standards. I could not stand that the farmers there did not have better seeds.” Said Groot.
At that time, farmers in Southeast Asia usually saved seeds from season to season. That was because the seeds available for sale were often old. Those seeds were usually from Europe or North America and did not grow well in their -tropical climate. This meant that the farmers ended up with smaller crops, and lower quality that changed greatly from season to season. The plant also could easily become infected with diseases.
Groot partnered with seed trade r Benito Domingo of the Philippines. They put together a team of seed researchers and growers from Wageninge University. Within a few years, they developed a hybrid bitter gourd that sold successfully. Then they adapted a tomato plant, followed by eggplants, pumpkins and leafy vegetables.
The early success led to the start of the East-West Seed Company, which now has more than 970 improved seeds of 60 vegetable crops. Over the past 40 years, the discoveries have led to the creation of a tropical vegetable seed industry aimed at small farmers. The tropical seeds are now spreading into Asia, Africa and Latin America.
The award was announced during a ceremony at the U. S. Department of State hosted by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “The remarkable improvements made in these tropical vegetable seeds helped small farmers in developing nations produce more food and importantly get more income for themselves and their families,” Pompeo said. He added that these seeds fight hunger and help increase economic growth.
35 Who is Simon Groot (no more than 4 words)
_________________________________________________________________________________
36. Why was Groot awarded (no more than 6 words)
_________________________________________________________________________________
37. What caused lower incomes from crops in Southeast Asia in the past (no more than 3 words)
_________________________________________________________________________________
38. How many continents are the tropical seeds now spreading into (no more than 2 words)
_________________________________________________________________________________
39. Why does the author mention the Pompeo’s statement at last (no more than 5words)
_________________________________________________________________________________
第三部分 词汇运用（共12分）
第一节、根据句意及所给的首字母和中文提示，写出该单词的正确形式。（每小题1分，共6分）
40. Little kids are always very c______ (好奇) about everything around them. (根据中英文提示填空)
41. The news of the flood s______ (震惊了) all the people in the country. (根据中英文提示填空)
42. It’s difficult to m______ (估量) the damage caused by drought. (根据中英文提示填空)
43. She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of a___________(志向). (根据中英文提示填空)
44. Rescue teams try to save people who are t ______(被困) under buildings. (根据中英文提示填空)
45. The giant looks like a big and scary grasshopper, but it is actually h______ (无害的). (根据中英文提示填空)
第二节. 用所给提示词翻译句子。（每小题2分，共6分）
46. 灭火队员令人佩服的原因是他们灭火并且拯救人的生命。（put out fires）（汉译英）
______________________________________________________________________________________
47. 当我们阅读小说时，我们常常会遇到难词。（come across）（汉译英）
______________________________________________________________________________________
48. 结果，自然最后背弃了我们。（turn one’s back on）（汉译英）
______________________________________________________________________________________
第四部分：书面表达（20分）
49. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。目前，北京市动物园正在为一只熊猫宝宝全球征名，请给你的英国笔友 Jim写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动；
2. 邀请参加。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开买和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua顺义一中2023-2024学年度第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷
高一英语试卷
2024.05
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节：完型填空：（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
One winter, a homeless dog called Shavi was left to die on the streets of south-west Russia after being ___1___ by a driver. With two broken legs, she was taken to a pet clinic for ___2___ by a volunteer from One Green Planet. After launching an appeal to find someone who could look after Shavi, the vet found Nina who ___3___ her and nursed her back to health, working on regaining her confidence and ___4___.
Due to work commitments, Nina couldn’t keep Shavi and instead found her a new ___5___ 185 miles away, near the Russian border. However, after just a few days, Shavi ___6___ from there.
Two weeks later, while walking along the road outside her home, Nina felt something brush up against her leg. Realizing it was Shavi, she was so ___7___ and excited. The dog had made the almost 200-mile journey back to the woman who had saved her life and legs.
The pair lived together and moved into a bigger apartment so Shavi had plenty of room to play. “Of course, she has now remained with us for good. I would never give this kind of friend away again. ___8___ are the most loyal and loving companions in the world. For every drop of human love, they ___9___ give all of theirs in return, and I know that from personal experience. Shavi is just like a _____10_____ to me.” Nina said.
1. A. helped B. adopted C. caught D. hit
2. A. treatment B. food C. weekend D. comfort
3. A. collected B. trained C. walked D. visited
4. A. patience B. strength C. growth D. freedom
5. A. friend B. toy C. home D. cage
6 A. recovered B. suffered C. wandered D. disappeared
7. A. annoyed B. relaxed C. shocked D. worried
8. A. Humans B. Volunteers C. Animals D. Drivers
9. A. calmly B. willingly C. bravely D. properly
10. A. beggar B. child C. leader D. stranger
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了妮娜从照顾受伤的流浪狗沙维，而后流浪狗不远千里跑回感恩的经历悟出动物是人类最忠诚的伙伴这个道理。
【1题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个冬天，一只名叫沙维的流浪狗被一名司机撞了后，被遗弃在俄罗斯西南部的街道上。A. helped帮助；B. adopted收养；C. caught抓住；D. hit撞击。根据下文“by a driver”以及“With two broken legs”可知，这只流浪狗沙维被司机撞了。故选D。
【2题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：两条腿骨折后，她被“同一个绿色星球”的一名志愿者带到宠物诊所接受治疗。A. treatment治疗；B. food食物；C. weekend周末；D. comfort安慰。根据上文“With two broken legs, she was taken to a pet clinic”可知，这只流浪狗沙维腿骨折被送去治疗。故选A。
【3题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：兽医在呼吁寻找能照顾沙维的人后，他找到了来探望沙维并照顾她恢复健康，努力恢复她的信心和力量的妮娜。A. collected收集；B. trained训练；C. walked散步；D. visited看望。根据下文“and nursed her back to health”可知，妮娜来照顾狗狗了，说明妮娜来看望这只流浪狗沙维。故选D。
【4题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：兽医在呼吁寻找能照顾沙维的人后，他找到了来探望沙维并照顾她恢复健康，努力恢复她的信心和力量的妮娜。 A. patience耐心； B. strength力量；C. growth成长；D. freedom自由。根据上文“working on regaining her confidence”可知，妮娜恢复流浪狗沙维的自信和力量。故选B。
【5题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于工作繁忙，妮娜不能收留莎维，而是在185英里外的俄罗斯边境给她找了个新家。A. friend朋友；B. toy玩具；C. home家园；D. cage笼子。根据上文“Nina couldn’t keep Shavi”以及“instead”可知，妮娜不能收养沙维，就帮它找了一个新家。故选C。
【6题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，仅仅几天之后，沙维就从那里消失了。A. recovered 恢复；B. suffered 遭受；C. wandered 徜徉；D. disappeared消失。根据上文“However，after just a few days”和下文“Realizing it was Shavi”可知，沙维来找妮娜了，however表示转折，找到新家，但是沙维消失不见了。故选D。
【7题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当她意识到那是沙维时，她既震惊又兴奋。 A. annoyed 生气的；B. relaxed放松的；C. shocked惊讶的；D. worried担忧的。根据下文“and excited”以及“The dog had made the almost 200-mile journey back to the woman who had saved her life and legs.”可知，这只狗跑了近200英里，回到了救了她的命和腿的女人身边。妮娜看到沙维很惊讶。故选C。
【8题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：动物是世界上最忠诚、最可爱的伙伴。A. Humans人类；B. Volunteers志愿者；C. Animals动物；D. Drivers司机。根据下文“For every drop of human love, they 9 give all of theirs in return,”可知，动物是人类最忠诚的伙伴。故选C。
【9题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：对于人类的每一滴爱，它们都愿意付出它们所有的爱，这是我从个人经验中知道的。A. calmly冷静地；B. willingly 乐意地；C. bravely勇敢地；D. properly正确地。根据上文“The dog had made the almost 200-mile journey back to the woman who had saved her life and legs.”可知，妮娜从照顾流浪狗，流浪狗不远千里跑回感恩的经历悟出“对于人类的每一滴爱，它们都愿意付出它们所有的爱”这个道理。故选B。
【10题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“沙维对我来说就像个孩子。”妮娜说。 A. beggar乞丐；B. child孩子；C. leader领导；D. stranger陌生人。根据上文“ are the most loyal and loving companions in the world. ”可知，妮娜把沙维当做自己的孩子。故选B。
第二节：语法填空：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
（A）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Books were my true friends when I was 12 years old. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The ____11____ (kind) they offered me with their books saved my life. My ____12____ (big) dream was to become an author. I decided I ____13____ (work) hard and realize my dream so that I could write books ____14____ would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
【答案】11. kindness
12. biggest
13. would work
14. that##which
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述在12岁时喜爱阅读，书籍中的善意挽救了作者的生命，作者表达了对书籍作者的感激，并决定成为一名作家写出能够帮助别人的作品。
【11题详解】
考查名词。句意：他们书中所表达的善意救了我的命。The后接名词kindness作主语，不可数。故填kindness。
【12题详解】
考查最高级。句意：我最大的梦想是成为一名作家。根据句意可知，表示最大的梦想，用形容词最高级。故填biggest。
【13题详解】
考查时态。句意：我决定我要努力工作，实现我的梦想，这样我就可以写书来帮助其他青少年，就像那些书帮助我一样。decided后接宾语从句，从句表达相对于过去来说将来要做的事情，用过去将来时。故填would work。
【14题详解】
考查定语从句关系词。句意：我决定我要努力工作，实现我的梦想，这样我就可以写书来帮助其他青少年，就像那些书帮助我一样。设空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为books，设空处指代先行词，作定语从句的主语，关系代词为that或者which。故填that/which。
（B）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Recently I had an experience of eating dinner at a “dark restaurant”, ____15____ people eat in complete darkness. Diners ate ____16____ (they) whole meal in total blackness and had to rely on the waiters’ guidance if they needed to go to the bathroom. I wanted to understand the experience of being blind. Then I found out eating was a ____17____ (real) difficult activity.
【答案】15. where
16. their 17. really
【解析】
【导语】本文为记叙文，介绍了作者在一家“黑暗餐厅”用餐的经历。
【15题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：最近我有一次在一家“黑暗餐厅”吃饭的经历，在那里人们在完全黑暗的环境中吃饭。分析句子，空处缺少关系词引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为a “dark restaurant”，关系词作从句的地点状语，用关系副词where引导从句。故填where。
【16题详解】
考查形容词性物主代词。句意：用餐者在完全黑暗的环境中用餐，如果需要上厕所，还得依靠服务员的引导。空处修饰whole meal作定语，they为人称代词主格，应该改为形容词性物主代词their“他们的”。故填their。
【17题详解】
考查副词。句意：然后我发现吃东西是一件非常困难的事情。difficult为形容词，空处修饰形容词用副词作状语，really符合题意。故填really。
（C）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
With their long tusks, elephants look elegant and strong. However, this unique feature is also the reason for ____18____ the animal is endangered. It has long been a problem worldwide that people kill elephants ____19____ their tusks. ____20____ laws have been introduced to ban the selling of tusks, they have not been enough to save the elephants.
【答案】18. which
19. for 20. Although##Though##While
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，说明了人们为了获取象牙而捕杀大象这一现象的严重性。
【18题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：然而，这种独特的特征也是这种动物濒临灭绝的原因。分析句子结构可知，reason为先行词，for the animal is endangered为定语从句部分，先行词作介词for的宾语，用关系代词which。此处为for which结构引导从句，作原因状语。故填which。
【19题详解】
考查介词。句意：长期以来，人们为了获取象牙而捕杀大象一直是一个世界性的问题。their tusks为名词词组，空处缺少介词，结合kill可知，此处表示“为了获得象牙而捕杀大象”，表示原因的介词为for。故填for。
【20题详解】
考查连词。句意：尽管已经出台了禁止出售象牙的法律，但这些法律还不足以拯救大象。空处连接两个句子，为连词，根据句意可知，虽然已经出台了法律，但是还不足以拯救大象，空处表示让步，用Although/Though/While引导让步状语从句。故填Although/Though/While。
第二部分：阅读理解（共三节，38分）
第一节：（共9个小题；每小题2分，共18分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
My dad loves his wine. One day while making a sandwich, I noticed the date on one of his wine bottles. I then took it out of the pantry (食品贮藏室) and rushed toward my father.
“Dad, Dad!” I shouted. “This wine is way past its ‘best before’ date.”
“Son, hold on,” he said.
“No, you can’t drink this any more!”
“Wait, let me tell you... ”
“Would you like me to throw it away for you ” I asked.
“Ha, ha, no. Let me explain something,” my father said cheerfully.
“But...” I didn’t want my father getting sick.
“Son. some wines get better over time. The longer you wait to drink it. the better it will be. Although this may seem strange. it is true.”
When I was young, I didn’t have any understanding of what this meant. But now, looking back, this would have been very helpful to remember as I went through my teenager years.
We are all so keen to reach the next step quickly that we will do anything to get there. This has a negative effect on our society. In a job situation, we want promotion so much that we will step on others. When trying to go to the right college, we will do anything to get in. When we rush through our homework, we may not study enough for the test, and end up failing. All these common situations have one thing in common: they could all be solved if we just took our time.
When we don’t fully prepare ourselves for the next level, we become a society of people who aren’t ready, but want the rewards of reaching the next level. This cheats others who have prepared and deserve the job. We need to be ready for whatever comes, ready for the unexpected. Just as wine gets better over time, so will the things in our paths.
21. How did the father react to the out-of-date wine
A. He insisted on keeping it. B. He drank it up immediately.
C. He checked if it was drinkable. D. He asked his son to throw it away.
22. Which of the following might the father approve of
A. Graduating from college ahead of time.
B. Getting the best job as quickly as possible.
C. Preparing ourselves for a promotion patiently.
D. Doing schoolwork despite missing the deadline.
23. What can we conclude from the passage
A. Good things come to those who wait. B. Positive thinking results in success.
C. He who laughs last, laughs best. D. Time and tide wait for no man.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。通过一对父子对已经过了最佳饮用期的葡萄酒的讨论，阐明一个人生道理：我们需要为任何事情做好准备，我们人生道路上的一切才会变得更好。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二三段的对话内容““Dad, Dad!” I shouted. “This wine is way past its ‘best before’ date.” “Son, hold on,” he said.(“爸，爸！”我喊道。“这款酒已经过了‘此日期前最佳’的日期。”“儿子，等等，”他说)”可知，父亲说等等，也就是说不要扔掉，留着这瓶酒。故选A项。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的首句“We are all so keen to reach the next step quickly that we will do anything to get there. This has a negative effect on our society.(我们都非常渴望迅速迈出下一步，我们将尽一切努力实现这一目标。这对我们的社会产生了负面影响)”以及尾句“All these common situations have one thing in common: they could all be solved if we just took our time.(所有这些常见情况都有一个共同点：只要我们慢慢来，它们都可以解决)”可知，我们总是在没有准备好的情况下就急着进入下一阶段，这对社会是有负面影响的，要解决此问题，需要的是时间，耐心去准备。由此推知，父亲可能会赞成“耐心地为晋升做好准备”。故选C项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“We need to be ready for whatever comes, ready for the unexpected. Just as wine gets better over time, so will the things in our paths.(我们需要为任何事情做好准备，为意想不到的事情做好准备。正如葡萄酒随着时间的推移而变得更好一样，我们道路上的事物也会变得更好)”可知，本文的观点是我们要为到来的事情以及意想不到的事情准备好，我们道路上的一切才能变得更好。由此推知，“苍天不负有心人”的观点与此一致。故选A项。
B
In today’s world, online social media has become more powerful and the most destructive thing over worldwide, although with time all generations have come to accept the changes social network has brought about, teenagers and young adults are the most enthusiastic users of these sites. According to various research studies in the field of online social networks it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter, Facebook or Myspace, there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.
Firstly, social media helps the youth and any other user updated with what is happening around the world, and helps the teenagers stay connected and interact with each other even if they are many miles apart. This strengthens their relationship. Even if they finished school and moved to different locations, they stay connected and update one another.
In addition, social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their Common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.
While on the one hand social network sites seem to bring people together and stay connected, on the other hand it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection, back problems, etc. Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar, exposing underage to online predators（捕食者）, allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact, decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to be working spend time in the sites to chat, providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.
“The more social media we have, the more we think were connecting, yet we are really disconnecting from each other.” One researcher said.
In conclusion, social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong.
24. Why do young people make use of the platform offered by social media sites
A. To practice their debate skills
B. To change their way of living
C. To improve their academic performance
D. To lay the foundation for their future careers
25. It can be inferred that the main disadvantages of social networking may ______.
A. put young people in danger B. allow spread of information
C. let out users’ health problems D. reduce the using of poor spelling
26. What is the passage mainly about
A. The research on online social media
B. The correct way to use online social media.
C The introduction of online social media history
D. The influence of online social media on the youth
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，介绍了在线社交媒体对年轻人的影响。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In addition, social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their Common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss.(此外，社交媒体网站提供了一个平台，年轻人可以根据他们的共同学科创建小组和页面，最终通过更新不同的话题来讨论，为各自的职业建立联系和机会)”可知，年轻人利用社交媒体提供的平台来为他们未来的事业打好基础。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar, exposing underage to online predators, allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact, decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to be working spend time in the sites to chat, providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.(许多人认为，社交网络的其他负面影响还包括鼓励拼写和语法错误，将未成年人暴露在网络捕食者面前，允许被视为事实的错误信息传播，降低工作效率，因为那些应该在工作的人花时间在网站上聊天，为网络欺凌提供了一个完美的平台，并提供了增加身份被盗用风险的细节)”可推知，网络的负面影响会让年轻人处于更大的危险之中。故选A。
【26题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“According to various research studies in the field of online social networks it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter, Facebook or Myspace, there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.(根据在线社交网络领域的各种研究表明，这些网站正在极大地影响年轻人的生活。当使用这些网站，如Twitter、Facebook或Myspace时，对年轻人既有积极的影响，也有消极的影响)”及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了社交媒体对于年轻人的影响。故选D。
C
Lessons in the Lost Art of Listening
When was the last time you listened to someone And when was the last time someone really listened to you I once asked people what it meant to be a good listener. The typical response was a blank stare.
Of course, technology plays a role. People find phone calls interrupting them, preferring text or wordless emoji. Besides, schools and colleges rarely offer classes or activities that teach careful listening. You can join clubs to perfect your public speaking. but who attempts to achieve excellence in listening The loud unpleasant mixture of sounds of modern life also stops us from listening.
Generally, listening goes beyond simply hearing what people say. It also involves paying attention to how they say it and what they do while they are saying it, in what context, and how what they say is related to you. It’s not about merely holding your peace while someone else holds forth. Quite the opposite. A lot of listening has to do with how you respond — the degree to which you facilitate the clear expression of another person’s thoughts and, in the process, have a clear mind of your own.
Good listeners ask good questions. They engage in exploring the topic, not to divert attention. There are curious questions like “Wouldn’t you agree..” or “Don’t you think..” These questions have strong tendencies. They will greatly influence the other person to change his or her view. And you’d better stay away from some personal questions like “What do you do for a living ” or “What part of town do you live in ” Just try to find out what excites people. Ask about the last movie they saw or for the story behind a piece of jewelry they’re wearing. Also good are expansive questions, such as, “If you could spend a month, where would you go ” Research indicates that when people who don’t know each other well ask each other this type of question, they feel more connected than if they spend time together achieving a task.
Because our brain can think a lot faster than people can talk, be careful with the tendency to take mental side trips when you are listening. Smart people’s attention is easily taken away by their own runaway thoughts. They may also assume they already know what the other person is going to say.
The reward of good listening will certainly be more interesting conversations. Researchers have found that attentive listeners receive more information from speakers, even when they don’t ask any questions. We are, each of us, the sum of what we attend to in life. The gentle voice of a mother and the criticism of a boss both ultimately form and shape us. And to listen poorly, selectively or not at all limits your understanding of the world and prevents you from becoming the best you can be.
27. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about .
A. Why the art of listening gets lost by itself.
B. Why effective methods are used in listening.
C. How people make themselves well understood.
D. How people can reclaim the lost art of listening.
28. According to the author, what should people do when they are listening
A. Avoid being absent-minded.
B. Come up with curious questions.
C. Focus on the speaker’s personal information.
D. Try to find common interests with the speaker.
29. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Listening and speaking deserve equal attention.
B. Good listeners maximize the benefits for themselves.
C. Bad listening ultimately contributes to people’s failure.
D. Listeners’ clear mind facilitates speakers’ expression of thoughts.
【答案】27. D 28. A 29. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了丢失的倾听艺术，分析了导致倾听艺术遗失的一些因素，好的倾听者所具备的特点及倾听带来的好处。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“Generally, listening goes beyond simply hearing what people say. It also involves paying attention to how they say it and what they do while they are saying it, in what context, and how what they say is related to you. It’s not about merely holding your peace while someone else holds forth. Quite the opposite. A lot of listening has to do with how you respond---the degree to which you facilitate the clear expression of another person’s thoughts and, in the process, have a clear mind of your own.(一般来说，倾听不仅仅是听别人说什么。它还包括注意他们是如何说的，他们在说的时候做了什么，在什么背景下，以及他们说的话与你有什么关系。这不仅仅是当别人滔滔不绝时你保持沉默。恰恰相反。倾听在很大程度上与你如何回应有关——你在多大程度上促进了他人想法的清晰表达，在这个过程中，你自己也有一个清晰的想法)”可知，本段主要讲述了应该如何去倾听，即，人们如何重新找回失去的倾听艺术。故选D。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Because our brain can think a lot faster than people can talk, be careful with the tendency to take mental side trips when you are listening. Smart people’s attention is easily taken away by their own runaway thoughts.(因为我们的大脑思考的速度要比人们说话的速度快得多，所以当你在倾听的时候，要小心不要让自己的大脑走神。聪明人的注意力很容易被自己失控的想法带走)”可知，作者认为人们在倾听的时候应避免走神，心不在焉。故选A。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The reward of good listening will certainly be more interesting conversations. Researchers have found that attentive listeners receive more information from speakers, even when they don’t ask any questions.(良好倾听的回报肯定是更有趣的对话。研究人员发现，专注的听众从演讲者那里获得更多信息，即使他们没有问任何问题)”及“And to listen poorly, selectively or not at all limits your understanding of the world and prevents you from becoming the best you can be.(不好好倾听，有选择地倾听，或者根本不倾听，会限制你对世界的理解，阻碍你成为最好的自己)”可推知，优秀的倾听能给自己更多的回报，听众能为自己争取利益最大化。故选B。
第二节:（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Our Fears Can Change the Reality of the Situation
At times, our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In addition, our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during your anxious moments.
___30___ A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.
Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse. ___31___ When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.
Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. When facing a current or upcoming task that makes your anxious, break the task into a series of smaller steps. ___32___
Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything. Most of what we worry about never comes true. ___33___
It is not easy to deal with all of our fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy. ___34___
A. Take it one step at a time and things will work out.
B. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing.
C. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety.
D. Instead of worrying about something that probably won’t happen, concentrate on what you are able to do.
E. The next time you feel depressed, review your list and think about the good things that you have in your life.
F. A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking.
G. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.
【答案】30. B 31. F 32. G 33. D 34. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了几点关于如何在焦虑的时刻应对恐惧和焦虑的技巧，帮助我们获的更好的看待问题的角度。
【30题详解】
分析文章结构可知，本文第一段是总述，第二、三、四及第五段为分述，最后一段是总述，所以该空应该为祈使句，结合空后的“A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem.(一个人应该深呼吸，找点事情做几分钟，把自己的注意力从这个问题上移开)”可知，本段主题应与在焦虑的时候应该做一些让思想放松的事情，B选项“When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing.(当你感到焦虑时，停止你正在做的事情，试着做一些放松的事情。)”讲述的是遇到焦虑的时候，尽力去放松，与空后内容吻合。故选B项。
【31题详解】
根据空后的“When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.(当你意外地有一些让你害怕或焦虑的想法时，通过问自己一些保持客观和常识的问题来挑战这些想法。)”可知，焦虑的情绪出现后，我们要去积极地面对，F选项“A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking.(管理你担心的一个好方法是用积极的陈述和现实的思考来挑战你的消极想法。)”讲述的是用积极的状态去挑战消极的思想，与空后内容一致。故选F项。
【32题详解】
根据空前的“When facing a current or upcoming task that makes your anxious, break the task into a series of smaller steps.(当你面对当前或即将完成的让你感到焦虑的任务时，把这个任务分成一系列更小的步骤。)”可知，遇到焦虑的事情出现，可以把这些任务分解成更小的任务，G选项“Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.(每次完成一个这些较小的任务会让压力更容易控制，并增加你成功的机会。)”中的“Completing these smaller tasks one at a time”与空前内容吻合。故选G项。
【33题详解】
根据本段主题句“Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything. Most of what we worry about never comes true. (请记住，世界上所有的担忧都不会改变任何事情。我们所担心的大部分事情都不会成真。)”可知，担忧不会改变任何事情，很多担心的事情不会成真。D选项“Instead of worrying about something that probably won’t happen, concentrate on what you are able to do.(与其担心一些可能不会发生的事情，不如专注于你能做些什么。)”与主题一致，我们不应为没有发生的事情担忧，而应该专心于自己能做的事情。故选D项。
【34题详解】
根据空前的“The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy.(关键是要慢慢来。你所能做的就是每天尽你最大的努力，期待最好的希望，当一些事情发生时，放松点。)”可知，最后一段对上文内容进行总结，A选项“Take it one step at a time and things will work out.(每次一小步，事情就会成功的。)”内容与上文中的“take it slow”，“take it easy”均是表述出现焦虑的时候，让我们慢下来，别着急，冷静面对，与空前内容吻合且是对上文的总结。故选A项。
第三节：（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
A seed expert who brought high-quality vegetable seeds to many countries, was awarded the 2019 World Food Prize. Simon Groot of the Netherlands is credited with introducing high-quality, disease-resistance vegetable seeds to more than 60 countries including the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.
He began his search to create better vegetable seeds to help farmers in Southeast Asia in 1981. Sixteen years earlier, he had made his first trip to Indonesia. There, Groot learned that vegetable seeds which were developed for the climate of Europe, did poorly when planted in the hot tropics (热带). He thought there was a great possibility to introduce hybrid (杂交的) vegetables to the area. The area lacked vegetable seed developers who were trying to create hybrids for the local climate.
“I noticed the seed quality in that part of world was so much below our standards and below achievable standards. I could not stand that the farmers there did not have better seeds.” Said Groot.
At that time, farmers in Southeast Asia usually saved seeds from season to season. That was because the seeds available for sale were often old. Those seeds were usually from Europe or North America and did not grow well in their -tropical climate. This meant that the farmers ended up with smaller crops, and lower quality that changed greatly from season to season. The plant also could easily become infected with diseases.
Groot partnered with seed trade r Benito Domingo of the Philippines. They put together a team of seed researchers and growers from Wageninge University. Within a few years, they developed a hybrid bitter gourd that sold successfully. Then they adapted a tomato plant, followed by eggplants, pumpkins and leafy vegetables.
The early success led to the start of the East-West Seed Company, which now has more than 970 improved seeds of 60 vegetable crops. Over the past 40 years, the discoveries have led to the creation of a tropical vegetable seed industry aimed at small farmers. The tropical seeds are now spreading into Asia, Africa and Latin America.
The award was announced during a ceremony at the U. S. Department of State hosted by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “The remarkable improvements made in these tropical vegetable seeds helped small farmers in developing nations produce more food and importantly get more income for themselves and their families,” Pompeo said. He added that these seeds fight hunger and help increase economic growth.
35. Who is Simon Groot (no more than 4 words)
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36. Why was Groot awarded (no more than 6 words)
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37 What caused lower incomes from crops in Southeast Asia in the past (no more than 3 words)
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38 How many continents are the tropical seeds now spreading into (no more than 2 words)
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39. Why does the author mention the Pompeo’s statement at last (no more than 5words)
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【答案】35. A vegetable seed expert./A seed expert
36. He brought many countries high-quality seeds.
37 Lower quality seeds/Seeds growing bad/Poor (old) seeds.
38. Three continents.
39. To show (praise) Groot’s outstanding contribution (achievement).
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了一名荷兰的种子专家西蒙·格罗特将高质量、抗病的蔬菜种子引入了包括菲律宾、泰国和印度尼西亚在内的60多个国家。他因此获得2019年世界粮食奖，他发明的种子既可以可以对抗饥饿，还能帮助促进经济增长，为人类发展做出了巨大的贡献。
【35题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“A seed expert who brought high-quality vegetable seeds to many countries, was awarded the 2019 World Food Prize. Simon Groot of the Netherlands is credited with introducing high-quality, disease- resistance vegetable seeds to more than 60 countries including the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.(一位为许多国家带来高品质蔬菜种子的种子专家获得了2019年世界粮食奖。荷兰的Simon Groot将高质量、抗病的蔬菜种子引入了包括菲律宾、泰国和印度尼西亚在内的60多个国家。)”可知，Simon Groot是一名蔬菜种子专家，故答案为：A vegetable seed expert./A seed expert。
【36题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“A seed expert who brought high-quality vegetable seeds to many countries, was awarded the 2019 World Food Prize. Simon Groot of the Netherlands is credited with introducing high-quality, disease- resistance vegetable seeds to more than 60 countries including the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.(一位为许多国家带来高品质蔬菜种子的种子专家获得了2019年世界粮食奖。荷兰的Simon Groot将高质量、抗病的蔬菜种子引入了包括菲律宾、泰国和印度尼西亚在内的60多个国家。)”可知，Simon Groot因为发明了高品质、抗病的蔬菜种子并将其引入很多国家而获奖，故答案为：He created (introduced/brought) high-quality, disease-resistance vegetable seeds./He brought many countries high-quality seeds.
【37题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第四段内容“At that time, farmers in Southeast Asia usually saved seeds from season to season. That was because the seeds available for sale were often old. Those seeds were usually from Europe or North America and did not grow well in their tropical climate. This meant that the farmers ended up with smaller crops, and lower quality that changed greatly from season to season. The plant also could easily become infected with diseases.(当时，东南亚的农民通常按季保存种子。这是因为可供出售的种子通常都是陈的。这些种子通常来自欧洲或北美，在它们的热带气候下生长不好。这就意味着农民们最终只能收获更少的作物，而且每一季的作物质量都会发生很大的变化。这种植物也很容易感染疾病。)”可知，东南亚地区的种子品质很低或者种植条件很差是导致过去农民收入低的原因，故答案为：Lower quality seeds/Seeds growing bad/Poor (old) seeds.
【38题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The tropical seeds are now spreading into Asia, Africa and Latin America.”（热带的种子现在正在向亚洲、非洲和拉丁美洲传播）可知，热带的种子现在正在向三个大洲传播。故答案为：Three continents.
【39题详解】
考查推理判断。根据文章最后一段蓬佩奥所说的内容“ “The remarkable improvements made in these tropical vegetable seeds helped small farmers in developing nations produce more food and importantly get more income for themselves and their families,” Pompeo said. He added that these seeds fight hunger and help increase economic growth.（蓬佩奥说：‘这些热带蔬菜种子的显著改进有助于发展中国家的小农生产更多粮食，重要的是为他们自己和家人获得了更多收入。’他补充说，这些种子可以对抗饥饿，帮助促进经济增长。）”可知，作者提到蓬佩奥的话旨在赞扬Groot的杰出贡献（成就），故答案为：To show (praise) Groot’s outstanding contribution (achievement).
第三部分 词汇运用（共12分）
第一节、根据句意及所给的首字母和中文提示，写出该单词的正确形式。（每小题1分，共6分）
40. Little kids are always very c______ (好奇) about everything around them. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】curious##urious
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：小孩子对周围的一切都很好奇。“好奇的”译为curious，为形容词作表语。故填curious。
41. The news of the flood s______ (震惊了) all the people in the country. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】shocked##hocked
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：洪水的消息震惊了全国人民。根据句意和首字母可知，空处填过去时shocked作谓语，表示过去发生的事。故填shocked。
42. It’s difficult to m______ (估量) the damage caused by drought. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】measure##easure
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：干旱造成的损失很难衡量。空处为动词，放在to后构成不定式结构，“估量”译为measure。故填measure。
43. She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of a___________(志向). (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】ambition##mbition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她很聪明，但却缺乏远大志向。根据汉语意思及首字母提示，应该填入名词ambition，它在句中作宾语，为不可数名词，故填ambition。
44. Rescue teams try to save people who are t ______(被困) under buildings. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】trapped##rapped
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意：救援队试图营救被困在建筑物下的人。trap是定语从句谓语动词，和从句主语who（指代先行词people）被动关系，结合are，为一般现在时的被动语态（are done），用过去分词trapped。故填trapped。
45. The giant looks like a big and scary grasshopper, but it is actually h______ (无害的). (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】harmless##armless
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这个巨人看起来像一只可怕的大蚱蜢，但它实际上是无害的。空处作表语，结合首字母提示h和句意可知，这个巨人看起来像一只可怕的大蚱蜢，但是是无害的，harmless意思为：无害的，作表语。故填harmless。
第二节. 用所给提示词翻译句子。（每小题2分，共6分）
46. 灭火队员令人佩服的原因是他们灭火并且拯救人的生命。（put out fires）（汉译英）
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【答案】The reason why firefighters are admirable is that they put out fires and save people’s lives.
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句，表语从句和短语。句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时。表示“……的原因是……”用固定句型The reason why…is that…，其中包含why引导的定语从句和that引导的表语从句。表示“消防员”用firefighters，表示“令人佩服的”用admirable，表示“灭火”用put out fires，表示“拯救人的生命”用save people’s lives，两个动词短语之间用and连接。故翻译为The reason why firefighters are admirable is that they put out fires and save people’s lives.
47. 当我们阅读小说时，我们常常会遇到难词。（come across）（汉译英）
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【答案】When we read novels, we often come across difficult words.
【解析】
【详解】考查状语从句和短语、时态。when引导时间状语从句，主语为we；表示“阅读小说”应用read novels；主句主语为we；表示“常常”应用副词often；表示“遇到”短语为come across；表示“难词”应用difficult words。根据句意可知，为一般现在时。故翻译为When we read novels, we often come across difficult words.
48. 结果，自然最后背弃了我们。（turn one’s back on）（汉译英）
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【答案】As a result, nature finally turned its back on us.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和短语。表示“结果”用短语as a result，放在句首，首字母大写；“自然”为nature，“最后”为finally，副词作状语；“背弃”为短语turn one’s back on，句子主语为nature，“背弃我们”用turn its back on us。句子描述过去的事情，用一般过去时。故翻译为：As a result, nature finally turned its back on us.
第四部分：书面表达（20分）
49. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。目前，北京市动物园正在为一只熊猫宝宝全球征名，请给你的英国笔友 Jim写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动；
2. 邀请参加。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开买和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
How are you doing recently I’m writing to tell you some information. At present, the city zoo is seeking a name for a young panda globally.
The young panda was born in the city zoo last month. The city zoo hopes to seek a name for it, which can not only meet the characteristics of pandas, but also represent Chinese culture. People from all over the world can participate in this activity.
Since I know you are interested in animals, I sincerely invite you to join it. I wonder if you have any special thoughts about this activity. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。北京市动物园正在为一只熊猫宝宝全球征名，请考生给你的英国笔友Jim写一封电子邮件介绍此活动并邀请Jim参加。
【详解】1.词汇积累
最近怎么样？How are you doing recently →How is it going recently
现在：at present→now
代表： represent →stand for
参加：participate in→take part in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：At present, the city zoo is seeking a name for a young tiger globally.
拓展句：At present, the city zoo is holding an activity whose aim is to seek a name for a young tiger globally.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Since I know you are interested in animals, I sincerely invite you to join it.（运用了Since引导的原因状语从句）
【高分句型2】I wonder if you have any special thoughts about this activity.（运用了if引导的宾语从句）
