凌云县中学2024年春季学期期中考试
高一英语科试卷
（满分：150分；考试时长：120分钟）
第二部分 阅读理解（共三节，满分60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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974)
The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. The book is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer and folk artist have something for everyone.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878)
Most critics regard it as one of the most typical literary love stories. The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” This one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1943)
It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him so upset. It’s one of the most appealing short books we’ve ever read and also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world.
The Shining by Stephen King (1977)
The master of mystery must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you will find it here. Horror fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.
21. In which book can we read about unfortunate lovers
A. Anna Karenina. B. The Shining.
C. The Little Prince. D. Where the Sidewalk Ends.
22. Which writer is good at telling a timeless journey of adventure
A Shel Silverstein. B. Stephen King.
C. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. D. Leo Tolstoy.
23. What do Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Shining have in common
A. They are both novels.
B. They are both for children.
C. They are both about adults.
D. They were both written in the 1970s.
B
I didn’t quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad. I just needed something different, far from the late-night libraries of my college town. Most different, I hoped, would be my rural homestay: two weeks in central Mongolia with a family of nomadic(游牧的) herders.
I was studying Mongolian at the time, but still, there was so much I couldn’t say or understand. As we walked in the snow behind the goats, my host mom would ask me if I was cold, then giggle (咯咯地笑) and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood. In the evenings, she showed me how to make dumplings with her fingers. My host siblings would talk with me, speaking too fast for me to understand, as we explored the rocks around our tent; I’d listen and nod.
This verbal(言语的) barrier was strangely freeing. In the crowded dining hall at home, meeting new people made me anxious. I’d stay quiet, measuring out my words, struggling for something to say that wouldn’t expose me as unfunny or boring. In Mongolia, I couldn’t perfect my words. I could only smile, and try out one of the phrases I’d mastered: “May I help ” “Where is the dog ” “Are you tired ” My host family laughed at my pronunciation, at the way I threw up my hands and eyebrows in a frequent gesture of confusion. But in their laughter, I felt safe, unembarrassed.
With my Mongolian family on the grassland, I found a feeling of ease I’d never felt before. We were so different, they and I, and not just in language. Their skin was hardened and darkened by sun; I’d been hidden under hats and sunscreen since birth. My host siblings(兄弟姐妹) grew up drawing water from frozen streams and jogging behind herds of sheep; I spent summers at tennis camp.
For me, these gaps made all the difference. Without shared social measures, I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up. Only real things—kindness, helpfulness—mattered.
24. Why did the author go to Mongolia for a term abroad
A. She dreamed of living a nomadic life. B. She was tired of studying late at night.
C. She had to study Mongolians’ normal life. D. She was collecting information for libraries.
25. What does the underlined word “shiver” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Hug. B. Smile. C. Attack. D. Shake.
26. How did the author behave at the dining hall in her home country
A. She felt at ease in the crowd. B. She usually weighed her words.
C. She asked a lot of funny questions. D. She often made others laugh with jokes.
27. What did the author learn from her life in Mongolia
A. You are judged wherever you go. B. Nature makes humans feel insignificant.
C Appearance reflects one’s standard of life. D. Being kind is the common social standard.
C
Spending time outdoors has long been linked (联系) to better health. Gardening goes beyond just beautifying outdoor spaces—it can have a deep effect on our physical and mental (身心上的) health.
Gardening involves physical activity that works all the main muscle (肌肉) groups, which is helpful for overall health. “Activities such as digging, planting, weeding and harvesting require movement and can help to improve strength,” said Clayton, CEO of an online lawn care company. “Performing these activities regularly can help burn calories, and keep a healthy weight.”
Beyond burning calories and building muscle, lots of studies have shown that gardening can improve the immune system (免疫系统). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, and gardening is listed as a suitable activity. Doing garden work for that time each week can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease. Additionally, spending time outdoors makes us get close to natural sunlight, which is important for vitamin D synth.
Gardening provides a chance for social connection, too. It can be a shared activity among family members, friends or neighbors, building relationships and a sense of belonging.
Gardening also offers cognitive (认知的) benefits. It excites the senses, improves focus and encourages problem-solving and creativity. It provides a chance to learn about plants, ecosystems and the environment, developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature.
28. What is Clayton’s attitude towards gardening
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear D. Uncaring.
29. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about gardening
A. It improves focus. B. It is a waste of time.
C. It can keep a body in shape. D. It helps to reduce the risk of diseases.
30. How does gardening affect social connection according to the text
A. It contributes to creativity. B. It encourages problem-solving.
C. It builds relationships between people. D. It improves people’s awareness of safety.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Start a Garden B. Choose a Garden or Not
C. What Plants Grow Best in a Garden D. Start Gardening and Get the Health Benefits
D
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently addressed loneliness as a pressing health threat and called for countries and organizations to make social connections a priority.
Loneliness is a state of mind marked by feelings of isolation despite wanting social connections. So, people who are lonely usually experience the emotional pain of not being connected with others. Isolation, on the other hand, is voluntary. People who enjoy spending time by themselves continue to maintain positive social relationships that they can return to when they want connection.
Social isolation impacts the health and well-being of all age groups across the world. According to the WHO, one in four old people experience social isolation. Among adolescents, between 5 and 15 percent experience loneliness, but the numbers are likely to be underestimations, said the organization.
In terms of teenagers, social disconnection can lead to poorer education outcomes since young people who have experienced loneliness in high school are more likely to drop out of university.
Lack of social connection carries a risk of early death equivalent (与……相等的) to other better-known risk factors such as smoking, obesity and air pollution, or potentially even greater. Loneliness has a far-reaching impact comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, according to a 2017 study.
Previous studies have shown that loneliness has been linked to anxiety and depression and can increase the risk of heart disease by 30 percent. A 2015 study looked at the immune systems of its participants who were identified as lonely. It showed that they tend to have more inflammation (炎症) and less immunity, which can be a result of feeling stressed due to loneliness.
To tackle this crisis, the WHO launched the Commission on Social Connection, which held its first leadership meeting from Dec.6 to 8 to outline solutions to build social connections at scale.
32. What do we know about people experiencing loneliness from the passage
A. They prefer isolation over social interaction.
B. They feel lacking in social connection.
C. They feel other people isolate them on purpose.
D. They struggle to maintain social relationships.
33. How does loneliness affect people of different ages according to WHO
A. It is harder for older people to get rid of it.
B. Teenagers are most influenced by it.
C. The effects of it on adults are often underestimated.
D. People can suffer from it regardless of their age.
34. How does the author explain the impact of loneliness on health
A. By quoting lonely people.
B. By asking the readers some questions.
C. By citing previous studies.
D. By comparing it with other diseases.
35. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article
A. To raise awareness about loneliness.
B. To give advice on how to prevent social isolation.
C. To stress the need for mental health evaluations.
D. To warn people of diseases related to loneliness.
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。
If you begin a new job, it is important for you to make the right impression from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know what to do. _____36_____.
●First impressions can last forever. _____37_____. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a rule about what you can wear to work. If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what you wear, always be neat and clean.
●_____38_____. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.
●Pay attention to introductions. One of the first things that your supervisor (主管) may do is to introduce you to co-workers. _____39_____. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss is not around.
●Never be the first one to leave. Observe what your co-workers do around quitting time (下班时间). _____40_____.
If you follow the suggestions above, you will make it through the first days at a new job.
A. Get to work on time
B. Here are four suggestions for you
C. You should keep your promise
D. Try to work harder to have a rise
E. Be sure to make a good impression
F. These co-workers will be important to you
G. It doesn’t look good for you to be eager to leave
第三节 (共2小题；每小题5分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容从所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，补全材料最后两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It was a busy morning and I had several things to do before it became too hot to be outside the house. As I was walking by the side of a busy road, I saw an old lady, maybe in her 80s standing dangerously close to the traffic. Although my mind was preoccupied (心事重重的), I thought to myself that I should warn her not to stand so close to the disordered traffic rushing by.
When I reached the place where the old lady was standing, I noticed that she was trying to get the attention of passers-by who of course were too busy to take note of her. She kept pointing to the middle of the road. When I tried to gently move her back further away from the busy road, she said that she was standing there because she had dropped her house key in the middle of the road and was unable to open her house without the key. I looked around and no one seemed to be interested in the two of us. I knew I was getting late but decided to help.
The traffic was busy on the road with people on their bikes and office goers in cars as well as school buses rushing with school children. It was the worst time of the day to cross a busy road without a traffic light. I asked the old lady to stay at a safe distance, took a deep breath, and I myself carefully stepped onto the road waving my hands madly almost expecting to be hit by an oncoming vehicle. At first one lane (车道) stopped and then I moved further on to the middle of the road continuing to wave my hand. Just then a school bus was approaching me and I bravely stepped in front of it to stop it.
The driver seemed so angry that he shouted at me. ____41____
I carefully helped the old lady leave the crowded street. ____42____
A. I explained to him that I was going to fetch the key for the old lady. The driver understood me and was moved by my behavior. He said he would block the car behind him so I could get the key. I walked to the middle of the road, found the old lady’s key, and handed it into her hand. At this time, I heard cheers coming from the school bus.
B. I asked him what the problem was. He said he had just come from the airport without a customer and he had no money to pay for the bill. Hearing this,I comforted him patiently that everything would be fine later.After chatting with me,his anger slowly died down.He said goodbye to me with gratitude.
C. Knocked down by the bus, the old lady was lying on the road, crying loudly. Her cry attracted so many passers-by that the street was crowed in one minute. But nobody dared to give her a hand. Seeing this, I walked to her to help the old lady stand up .
D. She thanked me again and again. Considering that the old lady couldn’t follow the traffic rules, I thought it would be dangerous for her to go home alone. She might get into trouble again on the road. I decided to help her to the end. Asking the old lady to wait by the side of the road, I stopped a taxi and asked the driver to send the old lady home safely.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，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。
We were sitting in the doctor’s waiting room when my father said something that ____43____ me. “Are you my daughter or my sister ” My heart broke as I stared at him.
The doctor told us my father had Alzheimers (阿尔茨海默病). It was a big ____44____ for me. I was facing a battle on two fronts, emotional and physical, and I was ____45____for it. The disease didn’t take him away suddenly. Instead, it slowly ____46____him. It made me sad to watch my father hide his ___47___ to read the clock.
As the disease continued to progress, his behaviors became ____48____. We had to face another painful truth — we could no longer provide my father with the level of ____49____to keep him safe at home. He ____50____ to move to a skilled nursing facility.
Babies are born helpless; parents keep on ____51____. Children grow up and learn that relationships are reciprocal (相互的). However, the parent-child relationship isn’t ____52____. The parents remain the giver, and the children remain the taker. That is the natural order of the world — ____53____the child becomes the parents’ caregiver.
When a(n)____54____appears, we can do something to change the fact.____55____my father is alive and taken good care of in the nursing home. If he can ____56____ the illness, then I can make it. I will give him everything he deserves to have as a great father. And we will be ___57___with a bright future by doing our best.
43. A. disappointed B. shocked C. delighted D. satisfied
44. A. chance B. goal C. challenge D. plan
45. A. ready B. brave C. unsuitable D. unprepared
46. A. took hold of B. got rid of C. paid attention to D. got used to
47. A. unhappiness B. inability C. courage D. power
48. A. normal B. regular C. strange D. patient
49. A. care B. advice. C. intention. D. trust
50. A. expected B. refused C. feared D. needed
51. A. complaining B. wondering C. explaining D. giving
52. A. following B. connecting C. changing D. spreading
53. A. since B. if C. although D. until
54. A. mistake B. problem C. mission D. object
55. A. Obviously B. Universally C. Fortunately D. Generally
56. A. get through B. learn from C. turn down D. make out
57. A. provided B. presented C. rewarded D. responded
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。
Qi Baishi is a world-famous art master in China.
He was born in ____58____ poor family from Xiangtan, Hunan province. He was at school for less than a year because ____59____ illnesses. One day, he found a Chinese painting guide book — Jieziyuan Huapu. The book inspired his interests in painting ____60____ (picture). He decided ____61____ (learn) by himself and later became a master of art through his hard work. In 1902, he ____62____ (start) to travel around China. He visited famous places, met many people and saw different kinds of art pieces. These experiences helped him become one of the ____63____(good) artists of all time.
____64____ (He) paintings are generally about the small things of the world, such as fish, shrimps (虾) and frogs. “Mouse and Cat with Lamp” is one of them. In the picture, a mouse is standing on the top of a long pole (杆子). Under the pole is a cat. They are so lively ____65____ it looks like they would jump out of the paper to fight.
All the works ____66____ (create) by Qi Baishi in a fresh way, which expressed his love for nature and life. His talents and skills amazed the whole world a lot. He is____67____ (real) a master of art and the pride of Xiangtan.
第三节 单词拼写 (每空1词，注意使用单词的正确形式；共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
68. She was so _________ (鼓舞；激励) by the people she met online. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
69. She was cheerful and _________ (精力充沛的) throughout her trip. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
70. I have told him about the____________ (安排) of the meeting. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
71. The ______(平均的；正常的) temperature in this city during summer is around 30 degrees Celsius. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
72. He says that _________ (戒掉；停止) smoking is the easiest thing in the world, for he has done it hundreds of times. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
73. After reaching your ______(目的地), you will have a day to explore this ancient city. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
74. I’ve got a good sense of________(平衡) and learnt to ski quite quickly. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
75. We should develop a good ________ (态度)towards life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
76 The teachers tried to _________ (确保) the safety of the children. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
77. ________ (幸运地), I found my lost key on the sidewalk. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
78. 假设你是晨光中学学生李津。你的英国朋友Jason听说你参加了你校的英语口语社，发邮件向你询问相关情况，请你回复一封邮件，跟他聊聊英语口语社和你的一些感受。内容要点如下：
(1) 成立口语社的目的；
(2) 介绍口语社的主要活动（如交流学习方法、英语演讲比赛等）；
(3) 分享本人入社以来的收获。
注意：
(1) 词数不少于100；
(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3) 文章的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：英语口语社 Spoken English Club；英语演讲比赛 English speech contest
Dear Jason,
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Jin凌云县中学2024年春季学期期中考试
高一英语科试卷
（满分：150分；考试时长：120分钟）
第二部分 阅读理解（共三节，满分60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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974)
The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. The book is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer and folk artist have something for everyone.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878)
Most critics regard it as one of the most typical literary love stories. The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” This one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1943)
It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him so upset. It’s one of the most appealing short books we’ve ever read and also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world.
The Shining by Stephen King (1977)
The master of mystery must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you will find it here. Horror fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.
21. In which book can we read about unfortunate lovers
A. Anna Karenina. B. The Shining.
C. The Little Prince. D. Where the Sidewalk Ends.
22. Which writer is good at telling a timeless journey of adventure
A. Shel Silverstein. B. Stephen King.
C. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. D. Leo Tolstoy.
23. What do Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Shining have in common
A. They are both novels.
B. They are both for children.
C. They are both about adults.
D. They were both written in the 1970s.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章推荐了适合放在书架上的几本好书。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Anna Karenina中关键句“The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.”(作者写的关于不幸恋人的俄罗斯故事充满了迷人的语录，比如，“他走下楼梯，尽量不去看她，就好像她是太阳一样，但他甚至不看她，就像太阳一样看到了她。”)”可知，《安娜·卡列尼娜》这本书讲述了不幸恋人的故事。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Little Prince中关键句“It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure.(这是一个关于王子寻找冒险之旅的永恒故事)”可知，《小王子》讲述了一个永恒的冒险之旅的故事，作者是Antoine de Saint-Exupery。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Where the Sidewalk Ends的写作时间：1974及The Shining的写作时间：1977可知，这两本书的共同点是它们都写于20世纪70年代（1970s）。故选D。
B
I didn’t quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad. I just needed something different, far from the late-night libraries of my college town. Most different, I hoped, would be my rural homestay: two weeks in central Mongolia with a family of nomadic(游牧的) herders.
I was studying Mongolian at the time, but still, there was so much I couldn’t say or understand. As we walked in the snow behind the goats, my host mom would ask me if I was cold, then giggle (咯咯地笑) and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood. In the evenings, she showed me how to make dumplings with her fingers. My host siblings would talk with me, speaking too fast for me to understand, as we explored the rocks around our tent; I’d listen and nod.
This verbal(言语的) barrier was strangely freeing. In the crowded dining hall at home, meeting new people made me anxious. I’d stay quiet, measuring out my words, struggling for something to say that wouldn’t expose me as unfunny or boring. In Mongolia, I couldn’t perfect my words. I could only smile, and try out one of the phrases I’d mastered: “May I help ” “Where is the dog ” “Are you tired ” My host family laughed at my pronunciation, at the way I threw up my hands and eyebrows in a frequent gesture of confusion. But in their laughter, I felt safe, unembarrassed.
With my Mongolian family on the grassland, I found a feeling of ease I’d never felt before. We were so different, they and I, and not just in language. Their skin was hardened and darkened by sun; I’d been hidden under hats and sunscreen since birth. My host siblings(兄弟姐妹) grew up drawing water from frozen streams and jogging behind herds of sheep; I spent summers at tennis camp.
For me, these gaps made all the difference. Without shared social measures, I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up. Only real things—kindness, helpfulness—mattered.
24. Why did the author go to Mongolia for a term abroad
A. She dreamed of living a nomadic life. B. She was tired of studying late at night.
C. She had to study Mongolians’ normal life. D. She was collecting information for libraries.
25. What does the underlined word “shiver” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Hug. B. Smile. C. Attack. D. Shake.
26. How did the author behave at the dining hall in her home country
A. She felt at ease in the crowd. B. She usually weighed her words.
C. She asked a lot of funny questions. D. She often made others laugh with jokes.
27. What did the author learn from her life in Mongolia
A. You are judged wherever you go. B. Nature makes humans feel insignificant.
C. Appearance reflects one’s standard of life. D. Being kind is the common social standard.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在蒙古留学的经历，她发现与游牧家庭相处时，语言不再是障碍，善良和真诚才是重要的社会标准。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“I didn’t quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad. I just needed something different, far from the late-night libraries of my college town.(当我飞往蒙古去国外学习的时候，我并不知道我在寻找什么。我只是需要一些不同的东西，远离我大学城的深夜图书馆)”可知，作者去蒙古留学一学期是因为她厌倦了深夜学习。故选B。
【25题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段的“I was studying Mongolian at the time, but still, there was so much I couldn’t say or understand. As we walked in the snow behind the goats, my host mom would ask me if I was cold, then giggle and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood.(当时我正在学习蒙古语，但仍然有很多东西我说不出来或听不懂。当我们跟在山羊后面走在雪地里的时候，我的寄宿妈妈问我冷不冷，然后咯咯地笑，并模仿一个大大的……，以确保我明白)”可知，因为下雪了天冷而作者不能完全听懂蒙古语，因此寄宿妈妈会做一个发抖的动作问作者冷不冷，则划线词意为：颤抖。故选D。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“In the crowded dining hall at home, meeting new people made me anxious. I’d stay quiet, measuring out my words, struggling for something to say that wouldn’t expose me as unfunny or boring. (在国内拥挤的食堂里，结识新朋友让我感到焦虑。我会保持安静，掂量着自己的用词，挣扎着想说点什么，这样才不会让人觉得我无趣或无聊)”可知，作者在国内的食堂里经常斟酌用词以避免说话的无趣。故选B。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“For me, these gaps made all the difference. Without shared social measures, I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up. Only real things—kindness, helpfulness—mattered.(对我来说，这些差距让一切变得不同。没有共同的社交衡量标准，我没有浪费时间去想我是如何衡量的。只有真正的东西——善良，乐于助人——才是重要的)”可知，作者从她在蒙古的生活中感悟到善良是共同的社会准则，不分国度。故选D。
C
Spending time outdoors has long been linked (联系) to better health. Gardening goes beyond just beautifying outdoor spaces—it can have a deep effect on our physical and mental (身心上的) health.
Gardening involves physical activity that works all the main muscle (肌肉) groups, which is helpful for overall health. “Activities such as digging, planting, weeding and harvesting require movement and can help to improve strength,” said Clayton, CEO of an online lawn care company. “Performing these activities regularly can help burn calories, and keep a healthy weight.”
Beyond burning calories and building muscle, lots of studies have shown that gardening can improve the immune system (免疫系统). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, and gardening is listed as a suitable activity. Doing garden work for that time each week can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease. Additionally, spending time outdoors makes us get close to natural sunlight, which is important for vitamin D synth.
Gardening provides a chance for social connection, too. It can be a shared activity among family members, friends or neighbors, building relationships and a sense of belonging.
Gardening also offers cognitive (认知的) benefits. It excites the senses, improves focus and encourages problem-solving and creativity. It provides a chance to learn about plants, ecosystems and the environment, developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature.
28. What is Clayton’s attitude towards gardening
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear D. Uncaring.
29. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about gardening
A. It improves focus. B. It is a waste of time.
C. It can keep a body in shape. D. It helps to reduce the risk of diseases.
30. How does gardening affect social connection according to the text
A. It contributes to creativity. B. It encourages problem-solving.
C. It builds relationships between people. D. It improves people’s awareness of safety.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Start a Garden B. Choose a Garden or Not
C. What Plants Grow Best in a Garden D. Start Gardening and Get the Health Benefits
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述园艺活动有利于身体健康并分析了原因。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段““Activities such as digging, planting, weeding and harvesting require movement and can help to improve strength,” said Clayton, CEO of an online lawn care company. “Performing these activities regularly can help burn calories, and keep a healthy weight.”(“像挖土，种植和收割这样的活动需要运动并能帮助我们改善体力” Clayton，一家网上草坪护理公司的CEO说，“经常进行这些活动可以帮助燃烧卡路里，保持一个健康的体重”)”可知，Clayton对园艺活动持支持的态度。故选A。
【29题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句“Beyond burning calories and building muscle, lots of studies have shown that gardening can improve the immune system(除了燃烧卡路里和锻炼肌肉，很多研究表明园艺看改善免疫系统)”以及第三句“Doing garden work for that time each week can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease.(每周做150分钟的园艺工作能够减少患肥胖，高血压以及心脏病的风险)”可知，本段主要讲园艺活动有助于降低患病的风险。故选D。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Gardening provides a chance for social connection, too. It can be a shared activity among family members, friends or neighbors, building relationships and a sense of belonging.(园艺也为社会联系提供了机会。它可以是家庭成员，朋友或邻居之间的共同活动，从而建立关系和归属感)”可知，园艺活动对社交的影响是它可以建立人们间的关系。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Spending time outdoors has long been linked (联系) to better health.Gardening goes beyond just beautifying outdoor spaces—it can have a deep effect on our physical and mental (身心上的) health.(长期以来，人们一直认为户外活动有利于身体健康。园艺不仅仅是美化室外空间——它还对我们的身心健康产生很深的影响)”可知，文章主要讲述进行园艺活动有利于身心健康，所以文章的标题“开始园艺，并获得健康的好处”。故选D。
D
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently addressed loneliness as a pressing health threat and called for countries and organizations to make social connections a priority.
Loneliness is a state of mind marked by feelings of isolation despite wanting social connections. So, people who are lonely usually experience the emotional pain of not being connected with others. Isolation, on the other hand, is voluntary. People who enjoy spending time by themselves continue to maintain positive social relationships that they can return to when they want connection.
Social isolation impacts the health and well-being of all age groups across the world. According to the WHO, one in four old people experience social isolation. Among adolescents, between 5 and 15 percent experience loneliness, but the numbers are likely to be underestimations, said the organization.
In terms of teenagers, social disconnection can lead to poorer education outcomes since young people who have experienced loneliness in high school are more likely to drop out of university.
Lack of social connection carries a risk of early death equivalent (与……相等的) to other better-known risk factors such as smoking, obesity and air pollution, or potentially even greater. Loneliness has a far-reaching impact comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, according to a 2017 study.
Previous studies have shown that loneliness has been linked to anxiety and depression and can increase the risk of heart disease by 30 percent. A 2015 study looked at the immune systems of its participants who were identified as lonely. It showed that they tend to have more inflammation (炎症) and less immunity, which can be a result of feeling stressed due to loneliness.
To tackle this crisis, the WHO launched the Commission on Social Connection, which held its first leadership meeting from Dec.6 to 8 to outline solutions to build social connections at scale.
32. What do we know about people experiencing loneliness from the passage
A. They prefer isolation over social interaction.
B. They feel lacking in social connection.
C. They feel other people isolate them on purpose.
D. They struggle to maintain social relationships.
33. How does loneliness affect people of different ages according to WHO
A. It is harder for older people to get rid of it.
B. Teenagers are most influenced by it.
C. The effects of it on adults are often underestimated.
D. People can suffer from it regardless of their age.
34. How does the author explain the impact of loneliness on health
A. By quoting lonely people.
B. By asking the readers some questions.
C. By citing previous studies.
D. By comparing it with other diseases.
35. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article
A. To raise awareness about loneliness.
B. To give advice on how to prevent social isolation.
C. To stress the need for mental health evaluations.
D. To warn people of diseases related to loneliness.
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍孤独这种心理状态及其危害来引起人们对其的重视。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“Loneliness is a state of mind marked by feelings of isolation despite wanting social connections. So, people who are lonely usually experience the emotional pain of not being connected with others.(孤独是一种心理状态，尽管想要社会联系，但却感到孤立。所以，孤独的人通常会经历与他人没有联系的情感痛苦。)”可知，经历孤独的人感到缺乏社会联系。故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Social isolation impacts the health and well-being of all age groups across the world.(社会孤立影响着世界各地所有年龄组的健康和福祉。)”可知，无论年龄大小，人们都会感到孤独。故选D。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段“Previous studies have shown that loneliness has been linked to anxiety and depression and can increase the risk of heart disease by 30 percent. A 2015 study looked at the immune systems of its participants who were identified as lonely. It showed that they tend to have more inflammation (炎症) and less immunity, which can be a result of feeling stressed due to loneliness.(此前的研究表明，孤独与焦虑和抑郁有关，并可能使患心脏病的风险增加30%。2015年的一项研究调查了被认为孤独的参与者的免疫系统。研究表明，他们往往有更多的炎症和更低的免疫力，这可能是由于孤独而感到压力的结果。)”可知，作者通过引用以前的研究解释孤独对健康的影响。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The World Health Organization (WHO) recently addressed loneliness as a pressing health threat and called for countries and organizations to make social connections a priority.(世界卫生组织最近将孤独视为一种紧迫的健康威胁，并呼吁各国和各组织将社会联系作为优先事项。)”，第二段第一句“Loneliness is a state of mind marked by feelings of isolation despite wanting social connections.(孤独是一种心理状态，尽管想要社会联系，但却感到孤立。)”，第三段第一句“Social isolation impacts the health and well-being of all age groups across the world.(社会孤立影响着世界各地所有年龄组的健康和福祉。)”和最后一段“To tackle this crisis, the WHO launched the Commission on Social Connection, which held its first leadership meeting from Dec.6 to 8 to outline solutions to build social connections at scale.(为了应对这一危机，世卫组织成立了社会联系委员会，该委员会于12月6日至8日举行了第一次领导会议，概述了大规模建立社会联系的解决方案。)”可知，文章通过介绍孤独这种心理状态及其危害来引起人们对其的重视。故选A。
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。
If you begin a new job, it is important for you to make the right impression from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know what to do. _____36_____.
●First impressions can last forever. _____37_____. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a rule about what you can wear to work. If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what you wear, always be neat and clean.
●_____38_____. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.
●Pay attention to introductions. One of the first things that your supervisor (主管) may do is to introduce you to co-workers. _____39_____. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss is not around.
●Never be the first one to leave. Observe what your co-workers do around quitting time (下班时间). _____40_____.
If you follow the suggestions above, you will make it through the first days at a new job.
A. Get to work on time
B Here are four suggestions for you
C. You should keep your promise
D. Try to work harder to have a rise
E. Be sure to make a good impression
F. These co-workers will be important to you
G. It doesn’t look good for you to be eager to leave
【答案】36. B 37. E 38. A 39. F 40. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是在开始一份新工作时怎么给人留下正确的印象。
【36题详解】
空前说“You will face new people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know what to do.(你将面对新的人。你将在一个新的地方。也许很难知道该怎么办。)”，再根据下文具体的一些建议可知，B选项“Here are four suggestions for you(以下是给你的四条建议)”引出了下文的一些建议，因此B选项引起下文，符合语境，故选B。
【37题详解】
空前说“First impressions can last forever.(第一印象会持续到永远。)”，因此空格处应说要给人留下很好的第一印象，E选项“Be sure to make a good impression(一定要给人留下好印象)”说明了要留下好印象，因此E选项承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
【38题详解】
空格处是本段的主题句，由空后的“Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.(多给自己15分钟，确保准时到达。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要准时上班，A选项“Get to work on time(准时上班)”概括了本段内容，可作为小标题，故选A。
【39题详解】
空前说“One of the first things that your supervisor (主管) may do is to introduce you to co-workers.(你的上司可能会做的第一件事就是把你介绍给同事。)”，F选项“These co-workers will be important to you(这些同事对你来说很重要)”说明了同事的重要性，co-workers是同义复现，因此F选项承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
【40题详解】
空前说“Never be the first one to leave. Observe what your co-workers do around quitting time (下班时间).(永远不要第一个离开。观察你的同事在下班时间做些什么。)”，G选项“It doesn’t look good for you to be eager to leave(你急着离开可不太好)”和上文的“不要第一个离开”相呼应，因此G选项承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
第三节 (共2小题；每小题5分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容从所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，补全材料最后两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It was a busy morning and I had several things to do before it became too hot to be outside the house. As I was walking by the side of a busy road, I saw an old lady, maybe in her 80s standing dangerously close to the traffic. Although my mind was preoccupied (心事重重的), I thought to myself that I should warn her not to stand so close to the disordered traffic rushing by.
When I reached the place where the old lady was standing, I noticed that she was trying to get the attention of passers-by who of course were too busy to take note of her. She kept pointing to the middle of the road. When I tried to gently move her back further away from the busy road, she said that she was standing there because she had dropped her house key in the middle of the road and was unable to open her house without the key. I looked around and no one seemed to be interested in the two of us. I knew I was getting late but decided to help.
The traffic was busy on the road with people on their bikes and office goers in cars as well as school buses rushing with school children. It was the worst time of the day to cross a busy road without a traffic light. I asked the old lady to stay at a safe distance took a deep breath, and I myself carefully stepped onto the road waving my hands madly almost expecting to be hit by an oncoming vehicle. At first one lane (车道) stopped and then I moved further on to the middle of the road continuing to wave my hand. Just then a school bus was approaching me and I bravely stepped in front of it to stop it.
The driver seemed so angry that he shouted at me. ____41____
I carefully helped the old lady leave the crowded street. ____42____
A. I explained to him that I was going to fetch the key for the old lady. The driver understood me and was moved by my behavior. He said he would block the car behind him so I could get the key. I walked to the middle of the road, found the old lady’s key, and handed it into her hand. At this time, I heard cheers coming from the school bus.
B. I asked him what the problem was. He said he had just come from the airport without a customer and he had no money to pay for the bill. Hearing this,I comforted him patiently that everything would be fine later.After chatting with me,his anger slowly died down.He said goodbye to me with gratitude.
C. Knocked down by the bus, the old lady was lying on the road, crying loudly. Her cry attracted so many passers-by that the street was crowed in one minute. But nobody dared to give her a hand. Seeing this, I walked to her to help the old lady stand up .
D. She thanked me again and again. Considering that the old lady couldn’t follow the traffic rules, I thought it would be dangerous for her to go home alone. She might get into trouble again on the road. I decided to help her to the end. Asking the old lady to wait by the side of the road, I stopped a taxi and asked the driver to send the old lady home safely.
【答案】41. A 42. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者在一个忙碌的清晨，帮助一位80多岁的老人去路中间捡拾房子钥匙的故事。
【41题详解】
根据空前“The driver seemed so angry that he shouted at me.(司机似乎很生气，他对我大喊大叫。)”可知，此处提到了司机对着作者大喊，结合上文中的“When I tried to gently move her back further away from the busy road, she said that she was standing there because she had dropped her house key in the middle of the road and was unable to open her house without the key.(当我试着轻轻地把她从繁忙的道路上挪开时，她说她站在那里是因为她把房子的钥匙掉在路中间了，没有钥匙就打不开她的房子。)”可知，老人把钥匙掉到了路中间，由此可知推断，作者此时应是帮助老人去捡拾丢在路中间的钥匙，所以，司机在大喊作者时，作者应会向司机做出解释，A选项“I explained to him that I was going to fetch the key for the old lady. The driver understood me and was moved by my behavior. He said he would block the car behind him so I could get the key. I walked to the middle of the road, found the old lady’s key, and handed it into her hand. At this time, I heard cheers coming from the school bus.(我向他解释说我要去给老太太拿钥匙。司机理解我，被我的行为感动了。他说他会挡住他后面的车，这样我就能拿到钥匙。我走到路中间，找到老太太的钥匙，递给她。这时，我听到了校车上传来的欢呼声。)”讲述的是作者项司机解释，司机明白真相后帮助作者去路中间捡拾钥匙，作者拿到钥匙后交给了老人，并赢得了路人的掌声，符合语境。故选A项。
【42题详解】
根据空前的“I carefully helped the old lady leave the crowded street.(我小心翼翼地帮助老太太离开拥挤的街道。)”可知，作者把钥匙交给老人后，小心地送老人离开拥挤的街道，由此可推断，老人应会对作者的善举表示感谢，进而描写作者接下来又如何做的，D选项“She thanked me again and again. Considering that the old lady couldn’t follow the traffic rules, I thought it would be dangerous for her to go home alone. She might get into trouble again on the road. I decided to help her to the end. Asking the old lady to wait by the side of the road, I stopped a taxi and asked the driver to send the old lady home safely.(她一次又一次地感谢我。考虑到老太太不会遵守交通规则，我想让她一个人回家是很危险的。她可能会在路上再次遇到麻烦。我决定帮助她到底。请老太太在路边等着，我拦了一辆出租车，请司机把老太太安全送回家。)”讲述的是老人感谢作者，作者处于老人安全的考虑，又替老人烂了一辆出租车把老人安全送回家，与空前内容衔接。故选D项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，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。
We were sitting in the doctor’s waiting room when my father said something that ____43____ me. “Are you my daughter or my sister ” My heart broke as I stared at him.
The doctor told us my father had Alzheimers (阿尔茨海默病). It was a big ____44____ for me. I was facing a battle on two fronts, emotional and physical, and I was ____45____for it. The disease didn’t take him away suddenly. Instead, it slowly ____46____him. It made me sad to watch my father hide his ___47___ to read the clock.
As the disease continued to progress, his behaviors became ____48____. We had to face another painful truth — we could no longer provide my father with the level of ____49____to keep him safe at home. He ____50____ to move to a skilled nursing facility.
Babies are born helpless; parents keep on ____51____. Children grow up and learn that relationships are reciprocal (相互的). However, the parent-child relationship isn’t ____52____. The parents remain the giver, and the children remain the taker. That is the natural order of the world — ____53____the child becomes the parents’ caregiver.
When a(n)____54____appears, we can do something to change the fact.____55____my father is alive and taken good care of in the nursing home. If he can ____56____ the illness, then I can make it. I will give him everything he deserves to have as a great father. And we will be ___57___with a bright future by doing our best.
43. A. disappointed B. shocked C. delighted D. satisfied
44. A. chance B. goal C. challenge D. plan
45. A. ready B. brave C. unsuitable D. unprepared
46. A. took hold of B. got rid of C. paid attention to D. got used to
47. A. unhappiness B. inability C. courage D. power
48. A. normal B. regular C. strange D. patient
49. A. care B. advice. C. intention. D. trust
50. A. expected B. refused C. feared D. needed
51. A. complaining B. wondering C. explaining D. giving
52. A. following B. connecting C. changing D. spreading
53. A. since B. if C. although D. until
54. A. mistake B. problem C. mission D. object
55. A. Obviously B. Universally C. Fortunately D. Generally
56. A. get through B. learn from C. turn down D. make out
57. A. provided B. presented C. rewarded D. responded
【答案】43. B 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. D 51. D 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. C 56. A 57. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。作者的父亲患有阿尔茨海默病，在照顾父亲的过程中，作者领悟到只有积极面对困境才能赢得美好未来。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们坐在医生的候诊室里，我父亲说了一些令我震惊的话。A. disappointed使失望；B. shocked使震惊；C. delighted使高兴；D. satisfied使满意。根据““Are you my daughter or my sister ” My heart broke as I stared at him.(“你是我的女儿还是我的妹妹？”看着他，我的心都碎了)”可知，我听到父亲不认识我了，感到很震惊，故选B。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这对我来说是一个很大的挑战。A. chance机会；B. goal目标；C. challenge挑战；D. plan计划。根据“I was facing a battle on two fronts, emotional and physical, (我面临着两方面的挑战，精神上和身体上)”可知，我面临着挑战，故选C。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在精神和身体两方面都面临着一场战斗，而我对此毫无准备。A. ready准备好的；B. brave勇敢的；C. unsuitable不合适的；D. unprepared无准备的。根据“I was facing a battle on two fronts, emotional and physical(我正面临着两方面的战斗，精神上和身体上)”可知，我为此并没有做好准备，故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：相反，它慢慢地侵蚀着他。A. took hold of掌握；B. got rid of摆脱；C. paid attention to注意；D. got used to习惯。根据“The disease didn’t snatch him away suddenly. (疾病并不是突然夺走他的生命)”可知，疾病慢慢吞噬爸爸的身体，故选A。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：看到父亲隐藏他看不懂时钟的能力，我感到很难过。A. unhappiness不幸福；B. inability无能；C. courage勇气；D. power力量。根据“The doctor told us my father had Alzheimers(医生说我父亲有老年痴呆症)”可知，我爸爸病了，变得看不懂时钟了，故选B。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着病情的发展，他的行为变得奇怪起来。A. normal正常的；B. regular定期的；C. strange奇怪的；D. patient耐心的。根据“As the disease continued to progress,(随着病情的持续发展)”可知，随着病情的恶化，父亲的行为变得很“奇怪”，故选C。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们不得不面对另一个痛苦的事实——我们再也不能给我父亲提供足够的照顾来保证他在家的安全。A. care关心；B. advice建议；C. intention意图；D. trust信任。根据“to keep him safe at home(确保他在家的安全)”可知，我们不能为父亲提供足够的“照顾”来保证他在家里的安全，故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他需要转到专业的护理机构。A. expected期待；B. refused拒绝；C. feared恐惧；D. needed需要。根据上文“my father is alive and taken good care of in the nursing home. (我父亲还活着，在养老院受到了很好的照顾)”可知，父亲“需要”搬到专业的护理机构，故选D。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：婴儿出生时是无助的；父母不断地给予。A. complaining抱怨；B. wondering想知道；C. explaining解释；D. giving给予。根据“The parents remain the giver(父母仍然是给予者)”可知，婴儿天生无助，父母不断地“给予”，故选D。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，亲子关系并没有改变。A. following跟随；B. connecting联系；C. changing改变；D. spreading传播。根据“The parents remain the giver, and the children remain the taker.(父母仍然是给予者，而孩子们仍然是索取者)”可知，这种“父母仍然是给予者，孩子仍然是索取者”的关系没有“改变”，故选C。
【53题详解】
考查连接词词义辨析。句意：这是世界的自然秩序——直到孩子成为父母的照顾者。A. since自从；B. if如果；C. although虽然；D. until直到。根据“the child becomes the parents caregiver(孩子成为父母的看护者)”可知，这是世界的自然秩序——“直到”孩子成为父母的照顾者，故选D。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当问题出现时，我们可以做些事情来改变事实。A. mistake错误；B. problem问题；C. mission任务；D. object客体。根据上文内容可知，当问题出现时，我们可以做出改变，故选B。
【55题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，我父亲还活着，在养老院得到了很好的照顾。A. Obviously明显地；B. Universally普遍地；C. Fortunately幸运地；D. Generally逐渐地。根据“my father is alive and taken good care of in the nursing home. (我父亲还活着，在养老院受到了很好的照顾)”可知，很幸运，我的爸爸身体状态不错得到了很好的照顾，故选C。
【56题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：如果他能熬过这场病，那我也能熬过去。A. get through通过；B. learn from向……学习；C. turn down拒绝；D. make out理解。根据“then I can make it.(那我就能做到)”可知，只要我爸爸能熬过去，我就能坚持住，故选A。
【57题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：通过我们的努力，我们将获得一个光明的未来。A. provided提供；B. presented赠送；C. rewarded奖励，获得；D. responded回答。根据“future by doing our best(努力创造未来)”可知，我们将通过自己最大的努力获得光明的未来，故选C。
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Qi Baishi is a world-famous art master in China.
He was born in ____58____ poor family from Xiangtan, Hunan province. He was at school for less than a year because ____59____ illnesses. One day, he found a Chinese painting guide book — Jieziyuan Huapu. The book inspired his interests in painting ____60____ (picture). He decided ____61____ (learn) by himself and later became a master of art through his hard work. In 1902, he ____62____ (start) to travel around China. He visited famous places, met many people and saw different kinds of art pieces. These experiences helped him become one of the ____63____(good) artists of all time.
____64____ (He) paintings are generally about the small things of the world, such as fish, shrimps (虾) and frogs. “Mouse and Cat with Lamp” is one of them. In the picture, a mouse is standing on the top of a long pole (杆子). Under the pole is a cat. They are so lively ____65____ it looks like they would jump out of the paper to fight.
All the works ____66____ (create) by Qi Baishi in a fresh way, which expressed his love for nature and life. His talents and skills amazed the whole world a lot. He is____67____ (real) a master of art and the pride of Xiangtan.
【答案】58 a 59. of
60. pictures
61. to learn
62. started
63. best 64. His
65. that 66. were created
67. really
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇人物传记，文章主要介绍了著名画家齐白石。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意：他出生在湖南湘潭的一个贫困家庭。family“家庭”，可数名词，此处泛指“一个贫困家庭”，应用不定冠词， poor以辅音音素开头，故填a。
【59题详解】
考查介词。句意：因为生病，他在学校待了不到一年。because of“由于”，固定短语，后接名词作宾语，故填of。
【60题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：这本书激发了他对绘画的兴趣。picture“绘画，图片”，可数名词，此处应用复数形式泛指，故填pictures。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他决定自学，后来通过他的努力成为了一名艺术大师。decide to do sth“决定做某事”，故此处应用动词不定式，故填to learn。
【62题详解】
考查一般过去时。句意：1902年，他开始周游全国。根据时间状语“In 1902”可知，此处是描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时，故填started。
【63题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：这些经历帮助他成为有史以来最好的艺术家之一。结合空前的the以及“of all time”可知，此处指“有史以来最好的艺术家之一”，应用形容词最高级作定语，故填best。
【64题详解】
考查代词。句意：他的画一般都是关于世界上的小生灵，比如鱼、虾和青蛙。空处修饰名词“paintings”，应用形容词性物主代词，首字母应大写，故填His。
【65题详解】
考查结果状语从句。句意：它们是如此生动形象，看起来就像它们会跳出来打架。此处是“so…that…”引导的结果状语从句，表示“如此……以至于……”，故填that。
【66题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：所有的作品都是齐白石以新颖的方式创作的，表达了他对自然和生活的热爱。结合句意以及从句时态可知，句子是描述过去发生的事情，且主语“works”和动词“create”之间是被动关系，故用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是名词复数，故填were created。
【67题详解】
考查副词。句意：他真是一位艺术大师，是湘潭的骄傲。空处作状语修饰“is”，应用副词形式，故填really。
第三节 单词拼写 (每空1词，注意使用单词的正确形式；共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
68. She was so _________ (鼓舞；激励) by the people she met online. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】inspired
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：她被她在网上遇到的人所激励。根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处使用动词inspire，结合句意可知，she与inspire之间为被动关系，应用过去分词，与空前was构成一般过去时的被动语态，be inspired by意为“受……的鼓舞”。故填inspired。
69. She was cheerful and _________ (精力充沛的) throughout her trip. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】energetic
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她整个旅行都很愉快，精力充沛。根据汉语提示“精力充沛的”可知，此处使用形容词energetic，作表语。故填energetic。
70. I have told him about the____________ (安排) of the meeting. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】arrangement
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我已经告诉了他会议的安排。空处作宾语，结合汉语提示可知，名词arrangement符合题意，此处指句中会议提到的安排，应用该名词的单数形式。故填arrangement。
71. The ______(平均的；正常的) temperature in this city during summer is around 30 degrees Celsius. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】average
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这个城市夏天的平均气温在30摄氏度左右。分析句子可知，空处缺少形容词作定语，表示“平均的；平常的”用average。故填average。
72. He says that _________ (戒掉；停止) smoking is the easiest thing in the world, for he has done it hundreds of times. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】quitting
【解析】
【详解】考查动名词。句意：他声称戒烟是世界上最容易的事情，因为他已经戒过几百次了。根据提示的汉语，表示“戒掉；停止”应为quit，分析句子结构可知，宾语从句的谓语为is，所以此处为非谓语动词短语作宾语从句的主语，结合句意可知，此处描述的是经常性发生的动作，所以使用动名词形式作主语。故填quitting。
73. After reaching your ______(目的地), you will have a day to explore this ancient city. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】destination
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：到达目的地后，你将有一天的时间探索这座古城。结合句子结构和汉语提示，名词destination符合题意，可数名词，此处的目的地指后文提到的那个古城，故名词应用单数形式。故填destination。
74. I’ve got a good sense of________(平衡) and learnt to ski quite quickly. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】balance
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我有很好的平衡感，很快就学会了滑雪。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“平衡”应用balance，为不可数名词，在本句中作介词的宾语。故填balance。
75. We should develop a good ________ (态度)towards life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】attitude
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意： 我们对生活应该有一个好的态度。根据词义提示可知，使用名词attitude，构成固定短语develop a good attitude towards：培养对于……的良好态度。故填attitude。
76. The teachers tried to _________ (确保) the safety of the children. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】ensure
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：老师们尽力确保孩子们的安全。根据汉语提示“确保”可知，此处使用动词ensure，位于不定式符号to(try to do)后，用动词原形。故填ensure。
77. ________ (幸运地), I found my lost key on the sidewalk. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Fortunately##Luckily
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：幸运的是，我在人行道上找到了丢失的钥匙。根据汉语提示“幸运地”可知，此处使用副词fortunately/luckily，作状语，修饰句子，位于句首，首字母大写。故填Fortunately/Luckily。
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
78. 假设你是晨光中学学生李津。你的英国朋友Jason听说你参加了你校的英语口语社，发邮件向你询问相关情况，请你回复一封邮件，跟他聊聊英语口语社和你的一些感受。内容要点如下：
(1) 成立口语社的目的；
(2) 介绍口语社的主要活动（如交流学习方法、英语演讲比赛等）；
(3) 分享本人入社以来的收获。
注意：
(1) 词数不少于100；
(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3) 文章的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：英语口语社 Spoken English Club；英语演讲比赛 English speech contest
Dear Jason,
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Jin
【答案】Dear Jason,
How is everything going Thank you for your concern about my out-class activity—Spoken English Club. I would like to share something about it with you.
In order to improve students’ oral English proficiency and enhance students’ ability to use English in daily life, the school has organized an oral English club. The club offers many interesting activities. Club members can take part in English speech contests, watch original English movies and discuss the plot in English. We can also exchange English learning methods with each other and make progress together.
I have benefited a lot since I joined the club. Not only have I made progress in my spoken English, but I have also expanded my social circle and made new friends.
Yours,
Li Jin
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Jason写封回复邮件，讲述他关心的英语口语社的相关事宜以及自己加入口语社以来的收获。
【详解】1.词汇积累
组织/设立：organize→set up/establish
很多：many→various/different kinds of/a lot of
参加：take part in→attend/go in for
比赛：contest→competition
交流/分享：exchange sth with sb.→share sth with sb.
2.句式拓展
同义句改写
原句：The club offers many interesting activities.
拓展句：There are many interesting activities in the club.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I have benefited a lot since I joined the club.（运用了since引导时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】Not only have I made progress in my spoken English, but I have also expanded my social circle and made new friends.（运用了“not only…but also”并列句结构，且将“not only”置于句首，构成了部分倒装）
