常德市普通高中沅澧共同体2024届高二期中考试（试题卷）
英 语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15
答案是C。
1. What do we know about the woman
A. She is on vacation now. B She is a little worried. C. She is not eager to find a job.
2. Where will the man go for the summer vacation
A. Tokyo. B. London. C. Kyoto.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Their neighbor’s pet. B. Their neighbor’s garden. C. Their neighbor’s character.
4. How much did the man pay for the cap
A Ten dollars. B. Forty dollars. C. Fifty dollars.
5. What does the man think of the ads
A. Helpful. B. Doubtful. C. Reliable.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。
6. How does the woman probably look to the man
A. Confused. B. Happy. C. Sad.
7 Why is the woman going to Singapore
A. To study. B. To work. C. To travel.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第9题。
8. What is the man’s attitude toward the first statement
A. He totally disagrees. B. He partly agrees. C. He strongly agrees.
9. Where does the man plan to work in the future
A. In a school. B. In a zoo. C. In a store.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第13题。
10. Why is the man ringing the woman
A. To offer help. B. To invite her to dinner. C. To discuss work schedule.
11. Where will the man go on Monday evening
A. The woman’s house. B. A restaurant. C. The airport.
12 What will the woman do on Tuesday morning
A. Attend a meeting. B. See the dentist. C. Go shopping.
13. When will the speakers meet
A. On Wednesday morning. B. On Thursday evening. C. On Saturday afternoon.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第17题。
14. What impressed Jack most about Finland during the winter holiday
A. The cold of winter. B. The length of the day. C. The liveliness of the streets.
15. How did Jack feel about cycling on the frozen river
A. Shocked B. Frightened. C. Curious .
16. What happened to Jack on one occasion while he was cycling in the snow
A. He lost his way. B. He was badly hurt. C. He hit another cyclist.
17. What does Jack decide to do
A. Cycle to school. B. Buy a better bike. C. Start a cycling club.
听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。
18. When did the building become a museum
A. In 2011. B. 2012. C. 2013.
19. What does the university use the main part of the museum building as
A. Teaching rooms. B. Research areas. C. Administration offices.
20. What do we know about the fees for museum entrance
A. There’s an entrance fee of $20. B. Students can get a discount.
C They’ll be given to charities.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节， 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
Street markets around the world
Dou you want to buy a new pair of sunglasses The latest CD Or something for dinner this evening Nowadays, you can shop by telephone or through your home computer; but for many people, the most exciting way to shop is also the most traditional —at a street market. You can find markets anywhere in the world —here are five of them:
Every weekend, thousands of young people from all over London travel to Camden Market in an attractive area in the north of the city— it’s the place to go for street fashion, CDs, and tapes. But many people just go for the lively atmosphere!
There are many “floating markets” in Asia; perhaps the most famous is in Thailand, at a place called “Damnoen Saduak”, 100 km from the capital city, Bangkok. From six in the morning to the midday, every day, people sell fresh fruit and vegetables from their boats.
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul , Turkey, is more than 500 years old and it has more than four thousand shops under one roof! The most popular items for tourists are the beautiful carpets. It’s open all day every day.
Many Belgians say that La Grand Place— in the center of the capital city, Brussels— is the most beautiful square in the world. It is the home of a colorful flower market—open every day except Monday. On Monday, instead of flowers, there’s a wonderful bird market!
One of the world’s most unusual markets is in Mexico City: at the Sonora Market. As well as toys, you can buy herbs and natural medicines which (they say) can help with anything—from problems at work to problems with your marriages! It’s open every day from early in the morning till late at night.
1. What is the main attraction of Camden Market in London for visitors
A. Fresh fruits and vegetables B. Beautiful carpets.
C. Street fashion, CDs and tapes D. Natural medicines and herbs.
2. At what time of the day does the floating market in Damnoen Saduak, Thailand operate
A. From every morning to late at night. B. All day every day.
C. From six in the morning to midday. D. Only on weekends.
3. What special market takes place at La Grand Place in Brussels on Mondays
A. A flower market. B. A bird market.
C. A toy market. D. A carpet market.
B
Brit Oliphant works as a teacher at Kula Elememtary School. Every year, Brit is given a nine- month window to connect with a group of new students. And with each batch (批) of new students, she hopes to have a positive impact on their lives. But Seth Snyder, was a tough nut to crack.
One day Brit showed her students a video of skateboarders going all out at a ramp (斜坡). Brit watched Seth’s face light up; she found their connection. Brit invited him to join her at the skate park after one day. Instead of excitement, Seth declined his teacher’s offer. In spite of that, Brit asked again a few weeks later before spring break. “What are you going to do ” she asked. “Are you going to skate ” “No,” Seth said, almost embarrassed. “I don’t have a skateboard.” Brit’s heart sank into her stomach.
Despite her best efforts, Brit beat herself up as she traveled to Encinitas, California. While in Encinitas, she shared Seth’s story with Zach Miller, one of her best friends. Zach offered to send a present to Seth: a used skateboard.
What began as two people coming together to do a good deed for one boy quickly blossomed into a grassroots effort. Zach would collect used equipment and ship it to Hawaii for Brit to hand out to the kids. And just like that, Boards 4 Bddies was born. It was almost too easy, Zach explained, because his friends, many of whom are professional skaters and surfers, are always looking to give away used skateboards but don’t know where to find a kid in need.
As for Brit, she sees skateboarding as another one of life’s classrooms. She wishes she could take her whole class to the skate park so they could see how others overcome their fears to achieve their goals. “I think that’s like the best social emotional learning you could ever give a kid,” Brit said. “Fall down, get up and try again is something that’s really hard to teach through a picture book.”
4. Why did Seth refuse his teacher’s invitation
A. He had little interest in skating.
B. He didn’t have essential equipment.
C. He felt anxious around his teacher.
D. He planned a trip to Encinitas.
5. What does Board 4 Buddies do to help kids
A. It builds ramps for kids.
B. It invites professional skaters to coach kids.
C. It designs skateboards for kids.
D. It collects used skateboards for kids.
6. What does Brit think of skateboarding
A. It can reduce stress.
B. It helps with students’ balance.
C. It shows students how to overcome challenges.
D. It has a bad influence on students’ academic performance.
7. Which of following best describes Brit
A. Committed. B. Strict. C. Humorous. D. Adventurous.
C
Tech companies, like Microsoft, Dell, HP and Motorola, have already begun making their devices more repairable, getting ahead of Right to Repair laws that are very likely on the way. A sure sign is the order signed last year by the president of the USA. It directed the Federal Trade Commission to create Right to Repair rules.
In the past, Microsoft has actively lobbied (游说) against Right to Repair bills, but surprisingly, in October, Microsoft agreed to expand its repair choices, supplying access to parts and information needed for repairs. They have promised to make parts and service manuals available to the public by the end of 2022. Microsoft even promised to conduct a study evaluating the environmental impact of device repairability. “This is the first time we have seen a major company step up and make the promise,” says Kyle Wiens, CEO of repair guide site iFixit. “ Amazingly, instead of telling the activist shareholders to go away, Microsoft said we’re gonna do it.”
Right to Repair is a global movement that advocates for people’s right to repair their own electronic devices and extend the life of the devices. Advocates believe this is going to help solve the pressing problem of e-waste—used electronics that people no longer want — which is a major source of pollution. Activists advocate for laws that will force makers to increase device repairability.
The shareholders advocacy group called As You Sow drove Microsoft to increase device repairability using a tool often employed by climate activists. As shareholders, climate activists often introduce resolutions that other shareholders can vote on, thereby forcing companies to make changes. “It’s a smart strategy to use your position as a shareholder to raise these kinds of issues, because it demands a company response,” says Aaron Perzanowski, a law professor.
The positive response from companies like Microsoft, Perzanowski says, could be linked to a combination of public pressure, a desire to get ahead of upcoming laws and a growing understanding of the problem of electronic waste.
8. What can we infer about Right to Repair laws in the USA
A. They have a very long way to go. B. They are ignored by the president.
C. They may be adopted soon. D. They are rejected by most tech companies.
9. What is the primary goal of the Right to Repair movement
A. To reduce the cost of electronic devices.
B. To increase the lifespan of electronic devices through repairability.
C. To force manufacturers to produce more durable devices.
D. To encourage consumers to buy new devices more frequently.
10. What is main concern of the Right to Repair movement
A. The high cost of electronic devices. B. The environmental impact of e-waste.
C. The limited lifespan of electronic devices. D. The lack of skilled repair technicians.
11. How did the shareholders advocacy group As You Sow influence Microsoft's decision
A. By introducing a resolution that other shareholders could vote on.
B. By convincing Microsoft to increase the price of their devices.
C. By threatening to boycott Microsoft's products.
D. By lobbying the Federal Trade Commission on behalf of Microsoft.
D
If you’ve ever been annoyed with package, you probably love the idea of a package-free grocery store. And zero waste at the supermarket isn’t such a crazy dream; a new store in Germany is promising exactly that.
The Original Unverpackt in Berlin is a project of Sara Wolf and Miena Glimbovski. They crowdfunded the project, and the idea proved so popular that they are more than doubly funded.
The store will sell food locally to reduce transportation costs and energy use. There are containers that can be reused, or better yet, you can bring your own. It’ll also carry non-food things like cleaning products and personal care items.
The German project isn’t the only grocery store fighting wasteful packaging. In.gredients, in Austin, Texas is the first zero-waste store. It offers things that are filled in customers’ own containers and it offers reusable containers too.
Of course, plenty of stores have been doing some version (版本) of reduced packaging for years. The First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op in Corvallis, Oregon, where I do most of my shopping, offers all dry goods including baking goods and dried fruit and beans in bulk (散装), and plenty of others too, including tofu, cheese, eggs, honey, and butter oils, soaps and pet foods too. I bring my own containers, and a couple of produce (农产品) bags for small items. I’m probably using half or less than half of the packaging I used to shop at a Whole Foods in Connecticut before I moved.
So even if you don’t have a zero-waste grocery in your town, you can still cut down on the packaging you use by planning ahead, and patronizing those businesses that offer bulk-food buying. Farmers markets are great in this way too — you can give the farmer any packaging right back for reuse.
12. What is people’s attitude toward the Original Unverpackt
A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Uncaring. D. Neutral.
13. According to the passage, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with
A. Crowdfunded projects are generally unsuccessful.
B. Reducing packaging waste is beneficial for both the environment and consumers.
C. All grocery stores should adopt a zero-waste model immediately.
D. Shopping at Whole Foods in Connecticut is more sustainable than shopping at a zero-waste store.
14. What does the underlined word “patronizing” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Increasing. B. Exchanging. C. Balancing. D. Visiting.
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The rise of package-free grocery stores worldwide.
B. The Original Unverpackt in Berlin and its zero-waste concept.
C. The environmental impact of grocery shopping.
D. The benefits of shopping at farmers markets.
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。
Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. ____16____ Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain
Key time for agriculture
Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. ____17____
Sandstorms occur
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. ____18____ With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent.
Drinking tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids, which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes.
Eating toona sinensis (香椿)
People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. ____19____ It is also good for the stomach and skin.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. ____20____
A. The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.
B. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March.
C. People would stage sacrifice rites to pray for a bountiful harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.
D. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
E. The vegetable is nutritious and can help to strengthen the immune system.
F. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature
G. It’s a time to protect the crops from insect pests.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I imagine my future, I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities, doing a job I love and living my life ___21___. When I grow up, I will be enjoying more ____22____ brought by the advances in technology, with more time to pursue my ____23____ and enjoy the company of my family and friends. For these reasons, I look forward to the future as the happiest time of my life.
I will feel happy in the future because I will learn more about life and ____24____ into the best person I can be. I will become more knowledgeable about the world and myself. I will also handle more responsibilities and ____25____ problems in a more thoughtful manner.
____26____ new technology, my future life is sure to improve in various ways. Homes will become ____27____ to the extent that they might be programmed to learn about our needs and ____28____ our health and activity. I can imagine hearing an AI voice ____29____ me to buy groceries or do more exercise! There will also be enormous advancements in _____30_____ options. I will be riding in a self-driving car, and other new means of transport may be developed in the future. These _____31_____ in technology are certain to make my future life more comfortable and convenient. The working day will be only four _____32_____ long thanks to robots. Working less time means I can do _____33_____ I enjoy most, such as spending time with family and friends, _____34_____ in fun activities and learning new skills.
Thinking this way gives me the _____35_____ to work hard now so that I can have a successful, fulfilling(令人满足的) and enjoyable future life.
21. A. responsibly B. importantly C. differently D. uncomfortably
22. A. interests B. experience C. convenience D. changes
23. A. habits B. hobbies C. ideas D. chances
24. A. form B. develop C. expect D. decide
25. A. notice B. find C. change D. solve
26. A. Turn to B. Devote to C. Thanks to D. Lead to
27. A. smarter B. worthier C. worse D. cuter
28. A. warn B. ignore C. monitor D. understand
29. A. want B. remind C. ask D. order
30. A. learning B. communication C. work D. transport
31. A. benefits B. advances C. promises D. challenges
32. A. hours B. days C. minutes D. weeks
33. A. that B. it C. which D. what
34. A. enhancing B. entertaining C. engaging D. encountering
35. A. inspiration B. motivation C. appreciation D. impression
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。
For urban dwellers living in concrete jungles, few things are more therapeutic (使人心情好转的) than a mindful walk in nature, especially a tropical jungle ____36____ (fill) with wonders and adventures.
That is ____37____ the tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, ____38____ is known as the kingdom of flora and fauna located in China’s Yunnan province, is growing in ____39____(popular) as a destination for weekend tours, ____40____ (attract) people from far and wide.
Once you step into the forest, you will be awed by what you are seeing and want to snap some pictures _____41_____ (share) on social media. You would probably find your phone ____42____ signals, then you would realize how far away you already are from the urban hustle and bustle.
With the help of local guides, you could feast your eyes on various mesmerizing (有吸引力的) rainforest _____43_____ (phenomenon) such as the strangling growth habit shared by those sprawling (蔓延的) strangler figs (无花果); “sky gardens” featuring epiphytes (附生植物) such as ferns, bromeliads, and orchids growing entwined (缠绕) on the trunks of bigger trees; and crown shyness (树冠羞避) that can _____44_____ (see) among some tree species whose crowns maintain social _____45_____ (distant) with each other to form a canopy with channel-like gaps.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英文报将以“我梦想的工作”为题举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 你梦想得到的一份工作及原因；
2. 你为之而做的准备。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Dream Job
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“It’s been potatoes all week, mom! Can’t we go to the diner for a burger and an ice cream That’s all I want for my birthday!” Eve’s 8-year-old son Dylan threw his arms around her shoulders, looking at her hopefully. In her hear, she wanted to throw Dylan the biggest birthday party ever, with balloons and a delicious cake with 8 beautiful candles on it. But in reality, Eve could afford none of that. After being let go from the third temporary job and paying the overdue bills, she didn’t have enough money left.
“Sorry, baby. I can’t afford meals...” Eve said sadly. Seeing tears in his mother’s eyes, Dylan quickly changed his tone (语气). He’d seen her struggling to make ends meet and couldn’t stand hurting her. “Actually, mom, that potato salad looks delicious! Can I have some more ” He asked her cheerfully.
After the humble meal, Eve did housework. Dylan took out an envelope hidden on his bookshelf. He’d secretly saved a few dollars from the lunch money his mom had given him over the past few years. He counted the money. “$28!” His eyes lit up. “I can get a good meal for c mom!”
Dylan slid out with the envelope and walked to the next block, where he saw exactly what he’d expected—the mobile food truck! He’d seen it a few times and wondered why the place was always crowded. He waited until the crowd waiting to buy food at the counter cleared away
“Sir! Please give me everything I can get for $28!” Dylan requested eagerly. But Martin, the owner of the food truck, replied, “Sorry, kid. We’re out of everything today!”
Disappointed, Dylan was seated on the sidewalk, mumbling(咕哝): “It’s my birthday, but I can’t even treat her to a nice meal. She does so much for me. I thought, for once, I would do something nice for her.” He kept talking out loud to himself, giving into his urge to cry.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Woah, happy birthday, boy!” Martin said, sitting down next to Dylan.
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The next morning, Eve woke up to a food truck outside her house.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________常德市普通高中沅澧共同体2024届高二期中考试（试题卷）
英 语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15
答案是C。
1. What do we know about the woman
A. She is on vacation now. B She is a little worried. C. She is not eager to find a job.
2. Where will the man go for the summer vacation
A Tokyo. B. London. C. Kyoto.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Their neighbor’s pet. B. Their neighbor’s garden. C. Their neighbor’s character.
4. How much did the man pay for the cap
A. Ten dollars. B. Forty dollars. C. Fifty dollars.
5. What does the man think of the ads
A. Helpful. B. Doubtful. C. Reliable.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。
6. How does the woman probably look to the man
A. Confused. B. Happy. C. Sad.
7. Why is the woman going to Singapore
A. To study. B. To work. C. To travel.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第9题。
8. What is the man’s attitude toward the first statement
A. He totally disagrees. B. He partly agrees. C. He strongly agrees.
9. Where does the man plan to work in the future
A. In a school. B. In a zoo. C. In a store.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第13题。
10. Why is the man ringing the woman
A. To offer help. B. To invite her to dinner. C. To discuss work schedule.
11. Where will the man go on Monday evening
A. The woman’s house. B. A restaurant. C. The airport.
12. What will the woman do on Tuesday morning
A. Attend a meeting. B. See the dentist. C. Go shopping.
13. When will the speakers meet
A. On Wednesday morning. B. On Thursday evening. C. On Saturday afternoon.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第17题。
14. What impressed Jack most about Finland during the winter holiday
A. The cold of winter. B. The length of the day. C. The liveliness of the streets.
15. How did Jack feel about cycling on the frozen river
A. Shocked B. Frightened. C. Curious .
16. What happened to Jack on one occasion while he was cycling in the snow
A. He lost his way. B. He was badly hurt. C. He hit another cyclist.
17. What does Jack decide to do
A. Cycle to school. B. Buy a better bike. C. Start a cycling club.
听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。
18. When did the building become a museum
A. In 2011. B. 2012. C. 2013.
19. What does the university use the main part of the museum building as
A. Teaching rooms. B. Research areas. C. Administration offices.
20. What do we know about the fees for museum entrance
A. There’s an entrance fee of $20. B. Students can get a discount.
C. They’ll be given to charities.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节， 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
Street markets around the world
Dou you want to buy a new pair of sunglasses The latest CD Or something for dinner this evening Nowadays, you can shop by telephone or through your home computer; but for many people, the most exciting way to shop is also the most traditional —at a street market. You can find markets anywhere in the world —here are five of them:
Every weekend, thousands of young people from all over London travel to Camden Market in an attractive area in the north of the city— it’s the place to go for street fashion, CDs, and tapes. But many people just go for the lively atmosphere!
There are many “floating markets” in Asia; perhaps the most famous is in Thailand, at a place called “Damnoen Saduak”, 100 km from the capital city, Bangkok. From six in the morning to the midday, every day, people sell fresh fruit and vegetables from their boats.
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul , Turkey, is more than 500 years old and it has more than four thousand shops under one roof! The most popular items for tourists are the beautiful carpets. It’s open all day every day.
Many Belgians say that La Grand Place— in the center of the capital city, Brussels— is the most beautiful square in the world. It is the home of a colorful flower market—open every day except Monday. On Monday, instead of flowers, there’s a wonderful bird market!
One of the world’s most unusual markets is in Mexico City: at the Sonora Market. As well as toys, you can buy herbs and natural medicines which (they say) can help with anything—from problems at work to problems with your marriages! It’s open every day from early in the morning till late at night.
1. What is the main attraction of Camden Market in London for visitors
A. Fresh fruits and vegetables B. Beautiful carpets.
C. Street fashion, CDs and tapes D. Natural medicines and herbs.
2. At what time of the day does the floating market in Damnoen Saduak, Thailand operate
A. From every morning to late at night. B. All day every day.
C. From six in the morning to midday. D. Only on weekends.
3. What special market takes place at La Grand Place in Brussels on Mondays
A. A flower market. B. A bird market.
C. A toy market. D. A carpet market.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些世界各地的街头市场。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Every weekend, thousands of young people from all over London travel to Camden Market in an attractive area in the north of the city— it’s the place to go for street fashion, CDs, and tapes. (每个周末，来自伦敦各地的成千上万的年轻人都会前往位于城市北部的迷人地区——卡姆登市场，在那里你可以买到街头时尚、CD和磁带。)”可知，伦敦卡姆登市场最吸引游客的地方是街头时尚，CD和磁带。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“There are many “floating markets” in Asia; perhaps the most famous is in Thailand, at a place called “Damnoen Saduak”, 100 km from the capital city, Bangkok. From six in the morning to the midday, every day, people sell fresh fruit and vegetables from their boats. (亚洲有许多“浮动市场”；也许最著名的是在泰国，在一个叫做“丹农沙都克”的地方，距离首都曼谷100公里。从早上六点到中午，每天都有人从船上卖新鲜的水果和蔬菜。)”可知，泰国丹农沙都克的水上市场每天从早上六点到中午营业。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Many Belgians say that La Grand Place— in the center of the capital city, Brussels— is the most beautiful square in the world. It is the home of a colorful flower market—open every day except Monday. On Monday, instead of flowers, there’s a wonderful bird market! (许多比利时人说，位于首都布鲁塞尔中心的大广场是世界上最美丽的广场。这里有一个五颜六色的花卉市场，除了星期一，每天都开放。星期一，没有鲜花，有一个美妙的鸟类市场！)”可知，周一在布鲁塞尔的大广场特别的市场是鸟市。故选B。
B
Brit Oliphant works as a teacher at Kula Elememtary School. Every year, Brit is given a nine- month window to connect with a group of new students. And with each batch (批) of new students, she hopes to have a positive impact on their lives. But Seth Snyder, was a tough nut to crack.
One day ,Brit showed her students a video of skateboarders going all out at a ramp (斜坡). Brit watched Seth’s face light up; she found their connection. Brit invited him to join her at the skate park after one day. Instead of excitement, Seth declined his teacher’s offer. In spite of that, Brit asked again a few weeks later before spring break. “What are you going to do ” she asked. “Are you going to skate ” “No,” Seth said, almost embarrassed. “I don’t have a skateboard.” Brit’s heart sank into her stomach.
Despite her best efforts, Brit beat herself up as she traveled to Encinitas, California. While in Encinitas, she shared Seth’s story with Zach Miller, one of her best friends. Zach offered to send a present to Seth: a used skateboard.
What began as two people coming together to do a good deed for one boy quickly blossomed into a grassroots effort. Zach would collect used equipment and ship it to Hawaii for Brit to hand out to the kids. And just like that, Boards 4 Bddies was born. It was almost too easy, Zach explained, because his friends, many of whom are professional skaters and surfers, are always looking to give away used skateboards but don’t know where to find a kid in need.
As for Brit, she sees skateboarding as another one of life’s classrooms. She wishes she could take her whole class to the skate park so they could see how others overcome their fears to achieve their goals. “I think that’s like the best social emotional learning you could ever give a kid,” Brit said. “Fall down, get up and try again is something that’s really hard to teach through a picture book.”
4. Why did Seth refuse his teacher’s invitation
A. He had little interest in skating.
B. He didn’t have essential equipment.
C. He felt anxious around his teacher.
D. He planned a trip to Encinitas.
5. What does Board 4 Buddies do to help kids
A. It builds ramps for kids.
B. It invites professional skaters to coach kids.
C. It designs skateboards for kids.
D. It collects used skateboards for kids.
6. What does Brit think of skateboarding
A. It can reduce stress.
B. It helps with students’ balance.
C. It shows students how to overcome challenges.
D. It has a bad influence on students’ academic performance.
7. Which of following best describes Brit
A. Committed. B. Strict. C. Humorous. D. Adventurous.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了教师Brit如何通过滑板运动与学生Seth建立联系，并通过创建Boards 4 Buddies项目帮助更多的孩子。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Brit watched Seth’s face light up; she found their connection. Brit invited him to join her at the skate park after one day. Instead of excitement, Seth declined his teacher’s offer. In spite of that, Brit asked again a few weeks later before spring break. “What are you going to do ” she asked. “Are you going to skate ” “No,” Seth said, almost embarrassed. “I don’t have a skateboard.””（Brit看着Seth的脸亮了起来;她发现了他们之间的联系。一天之后，Brit邀请他和她一起去滑冰公园。Seth非但没有兴奋，反而拒绝了老师的提议。尽管如此，Brit还是在春假前几周再次提出了要求。“你打算怎么办 ”她问。“你要去滑冰吗 ”“不，”Seth说，几乎有些尴尬。）可知，Seth拒绝了老师的邀请是因为他没有必要的设备。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Zach would collect used equipment and ship it to Hawaii for Brit to hand out to the kids.”（Zach会收集二手设备并运送到夏威夷，让Brit分发给孩子们。）可知，Boards 4 Buddies项目是通过收集二手滑板来帮助孩子们。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As for Brit, she sees skateboarding as another one of life’s classrooms. She wishes she could take her whole class to the skate park so they could see how others overcome their fears to achieve their goals. “I think that’s like the best social emotional learning you could ever give a kid,” Brit said. “Fall down, get up and try again is something that’s really hard to teach through a picture book.””（至于Brit，她把滑板视为另一种人生课堂。她希望她能带全班同学去滑冰公园，这样他们就能看到其他人是如何克服恐惧实现目标的。“我认为这是你能给孩子最好的社会情感学习，”布里特说。“跌倒，站起来，再试一次，这是很难通过绘本来教授的。”）可推知，Brit认为滑板运动可以教给学生如何克服挑战。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容以及第四段“What began as two people coming together to do a good deed for one boy quickly blossomed into a grassroots effort. Zach would collect used equipment and ship it to Hawaii for Brit to hand out to the kids. And just like that, Boards 4 Bddies was born.”（最初两个人聚在一起为一个男孩做好事，很快发展成了草根阶层的努力。扎克会收集用过的设备，运到夏威夷，让Brit人分发给孩子们。就这样，Boards 4 Bddies诞生了。）可知，Brit为了帮助Seth和其他孩子，不仅尝试找到与他们共通的兴趣，还创办了Boards 4 Buddies项目，这些都显示出她是尽心尽力的。故选A。
C
Tech companies, like Microsoft, Dell, HP and Motorola, have already begun making their devices more repairable, getting ahead of Right to Repair laws that are very likely on the way. A sure sign is the order signed last year by the president of the USA. It directed the Federal Trade Commission to create Right to Repair rules.
In the past, Microsoft has actively lobbied (游说) against Right to Repair bills, but surprisingly, in October, Microsoft agreed to expand its repair choices, supplying access to parts and information needed for repairs. They have promised to make parts and service manuals available to the public by the end of 2022. Microsoft even promised to conduct a study evaluating the environmental impact of device repairability. “This is the first time we have seen a major company step up and make the promise,” says Kyle Wiens, CEO of repair guide site iFixit. “ Amazingly, instead of telling the activist shareholders to go away, Microsoft said we’re gonna do it.”
Right to Repair is a global movement that advocates for people’s right to repair their own electronic devices and extend the life of the devices. Advocates believe this is going to help solve the pressing problem of e-waste—used electronics that people no longer want — which is a major source of pollution. Activists advocate for laws that will force makers to increase device repairability.
The shareholders advocacy group called As You Sow drove Microsoft to increase device repairability using a tool often employed by climate activists. As shareholders, climate activists often introduce resolutions that other shareholders can vote on, thereby forcing companies to make changes. “It’s a smart strategy to use your position as a shareholder to raise these kinds of issues, because it demands a company response,” says Aaron Perzanowski, a law professor.
The positive response from companies like Microsoft, Perzanowski says, could be linked to a combination of public pressure, a desire to get ahead of upcoming laws and a growing understanding of the problem of electronic waste.
8. What can we infer about Right to Repair laws in the USA
A. They have a very long way to go. B. They are ignored by the president.
C. They may be adopted soon. D. They are rejected by most tech companies.
9. What is the primary goal of the Right to Repair movement
A. To reduce the cost of electronic devices.
B. To increase the lifespan of electronic devices through repairability.
C. To force manufacturers to produce more durable devices.
D. To encourage consumers to buy new devices more frequently.
10. What is main concern of the Right to Repair movement
A. The high cost of electronic devices. B. The environmental impact of e-waste.
C. The limited lifespan of electronic devices. D. The lack of skilled repair technicians.
11. How did the shareholders advocacy group As You Sow influence Microsoft's decision
A. By introducing a resolution that other shareholders could vote on.
B. By convincing Microsoft to increase the price of their devices.
C. By threatening to boycott Microsoft's products.
D. By lobbying the Federal Trade Commission on behalf of Microsoft.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了美国的《维修权法》可能很快就会被采纳，解释了维修权运动开展的原因。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Tech companies, like Microsoft, Dell, HP and Motorola, have already begun making their devices more repairable, getting ahead of Right to Repair laws that are very likely on the way.(微软、戴尔、惠普和摩托罗拉等科技公司已经开始让自己的设备更容易维修，赶在很可能即将出台的《维修权法》之前)”可知，美国的《维修权法》可能很快就会被采纳。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Right to Repair is a global movement that advocates for people’s right to repair their own electronic devices and extend the life of the devices. Advocates believe this is going to help solve the pressing problem of e-waste—used electronics that people no longer want — which is a major source of pollution. Activists advocate for laws that will force makers to increase device repairability.(维修权是一个全球性的运动，倡导人们修理自己的电子设备和延长设备寿命的权利。倡导者认为，这将有助于解决电子垃圾的紧迫问题——人们不再需要的废旧电子产品——这是污染的主要来源。活动人士主张制定法律，迫使制造商提高设备的可修复性)”可知，维修权运动的主要目标是通过可修复性来增加电子设备的寿命。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Advocates believe this is going to help solve the pressing problem of e-waste—used electronics that people no longer want — which is a major source of pollution.(倡导者认为，这将有助于解决电子垃圾的紧迫问题——人们不再需要的废旧电子产品——这是污染的主要来源)”可知，维修权运动的主要关注点是电子垃圾对环境的影响。故选B。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The shareholders advocacy group called As You Sow drove Microsoft to increase device repairability using a tool often employed by climate activists. As shareholders, climate activists often introduce resolutions that other shareholders can vote on, thereby forcing companies to make changes.(名为As You Sow的股东倡导组织敦促微软使用气候活动人士经常使用的工具来提高设备的可修复性。作为股东，气候活动家经常提出其他股东可以投票的决议，从而迫使公司做出改变)”可知，股东权益组织As You Sow通过提出一项其他股东可以投票的决议影响微软的决定。故选A。
D
If you’ve ever been annoyed with package, you probably love the idea of a package-free grocery store. And zero waste at the supermarket isn’t such a crazy dream; a new store in Germany is promising exactly that.
The Original Unverpackt in Berlin is a project of Sara Wolf and Miena Glimbovski. They crowdfunded the project, and the idea proved so popular that they are more than doubly funded.
The store will sell food locally to reduce transportation costs and energy use. There are containers that can be reused, or better yet, you can bring your own. It’ll also carry non-food things like cleaning products and personal care items.
The German project isn’t the only grocery store fighting wasteful packaging. In.gredients, in Austin, Texas is the first zero-waste store. It offers things that are filled in customers’ own containers and it offers reusable containers too.
Of course, plenty of stores have been doing some version (版本) of reduced packaging for years. The First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op in Corvallis, Oregon, where I do most of my shopping, offers all dry goods including baking goods and dried fruit and beans in bulk (散装), and plenty of others too, including tofu, cheese, eggs, honey, and butter oils, soaps and pet foods too. I bring my own containers, and a couple of produce (农产品) bags for small items. I’m probably using half or less than half of the packaging I used to shop at a Whole Foods in Connecticut before I moved.
So even if you don’t have a zero-waste grocery in your town, you can still cut down on the packaging you use by planning ahead, and patronizing those businesses that offer bulk-food buying. Farmers markets are great in this way too — you can give the farmer any packaging right back for reuse.
12. What is people’s attitude toward the Original Unverpackt
A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Uncaring. D. Neutral.
13. According to the passage, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with
A. Crowdfunded projects are generally unsuccessful.
B. Reducing packaging waste is beneficial for both the environment and consumers.
C. All grocery stores should adopt a zero-waste model immediately.
D. Shopping at Whole Foods in Connecticut is more sustainable than shopping at a zero-waste store.
14. What does the underlined word “patronizing” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Increasing. B. Exchanging. C. Balancing. D. Visiting.
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The rise of package-free grocery stores worldwide.
B. The Original Unverpackt in Berlin and its zero-waste concept.
C. The environmental impact of grocery shopping.
D. The benefits of shopping at farmers markets.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了德国一家无包装的杂货店，这家商店采购当地产品以减少运输成本，并且在那里顾客可以带自己的购物容器来购买物品。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The Original Unverpackt in Berlin is a project of Sara Wolf and Miena Glimbovski. They crowdfunded the project, and the idea proved so popular that they are more than doubly funded.(柏林的Original Unverpackt是Sara Wolf和Miena Glimbovski的一个项目。他们众筹了这个项目，这个想法非常受欢迎，他们得到了双倍的资金)”可知，Original Unverpackt非常受欢迎，故人们对该项目持积极态度，故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“If you’ve ever been annoyed with package, you probably love the idea of a package-free grocery store.(如果你曾经对包装感到烦恼，你可能会喜欢无包装杂货店的想法)”和第三段中“The store will sell food locally to reduce transportation costs and energy use.(这家商店将在当地销售食品，以减少运输成本和能源消耗)”可知，作者认可无包装购物模式，会认同“减少包装废弃物对环境和消费者都有好处”的观点，故选B。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前“So even if you don’t have a zero-waste grocery in your town(因此，即使你所在的城镇没有零浪费的杂货店)”和划线词后“that offer bulk-food buying(提供散装食品购买)”可知，此处是说即使所在的城镇没有零浪费商店，作者也建议人们去那些提供散装食品的商家购物以减少包装物的使用，由此推知patronizing意为“光顾”，故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“And zero waste at the supermarket isn’t such a crazy dream; a new store in Germany is promising exactly that.(超市零浪费并不是一个疯狂的梦想；德国的一家新店就是这么承诺的)”和第四段中“The German project isn’t the only grocery store fighting wasteful packaging. In.gredients, in Austin, Texas is the first zero-waste store.(德国的这个项目并不是唯一一个反对浪费包装的杂货店。位于德克萨斯州奥斯汀的In.gredients是第一家零废物商店)”可知，文章首段提出了无包装商店的想法，接着介绍了德国一家这样的杂货店，然后介绍了商店的运营模式个其他类似的商店，由此得知A项“全球无包装杂货店的兴起”能够总结文章大意，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。
Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. ____16____ Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain
Key time for agriculture
Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. ____17____
Sandstorms occur
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. ____18____ With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent.
Drinking tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids, which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes.
Eating toona sinensis (香椿)
People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. ____19____ It is also good for the stomach and skin.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. ____20____
A. The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.
B. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March.
C. People would stage sacrifice rites to pray for a bountiful harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.
D. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
E. The vegetable is nutritious and can help to strengthen the immune system.
F. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature
G. It’s a time to protect the crops from insect pests.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了和谷雨节气有关的五件事。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. (谷雨是春季的最后一季，从4月19日开始，到5月4日结束。)”可知，本句承接上文，说明谷雨节气的特点。故F选项“谷雨预示着寒冷天气的结束和气温的迅速上升。”符合语境，故选F。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. (谷雨带来了气温和降雨量的显著增加，谷物长得又快又壮。)”可知，本段主要介绍了谷雨的时候庄稼长得很好，G选项中crops对应上文grains。故G选项“现在是保护庄稼不受害虫侵害的时候了。”符合语境，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. (谷雨发生在春末夏初之间，罕有的冷空气南下，北方的冷空气挥之不去。)”以及后文“With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent. (由于土壤干燥、大气不稳定和大风，大风和沙尘暴变得更加频繁。)”可知，本句主要说明了导致大风和沙尘暴频繁的天气原因。故B选项“从四月底到五月初，气温的上升比三月要高得多”符合语境，故选B。
【19题详解】
根据上文“People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. (中国北方人有在谷雨时节吃香椿的传统。中国有句古话叫“雨前香椿嫩如丝”)”可知，本句承接上文，介绍香椿的特点。故E选项“这种蔬菜营养丰富，可以帮助增强免疫系统。”符合语境，故选E。
【20题详解】
根据上文“The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. (谷雨节是中国北方沿海地区渔村庆祝的节日。谷雨标志着渔民们一年中第一次航行的开始。这个习俗可以追溯到2000多年前，当时人们相信他们欠了神一个好收成，谁保护他们免受风暴的海洋。)”可知，本句主要介绍谷雨时人们的庆祝活动。故C选项“人们会举行祭祀仪式，祈求丰收和亲人的平安航行。”符合语境，故选C。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I imagine my future, I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities, doing a job I love and living my life ___21___. When I grow up, I will be enjoying more ____22____ brought by the advances in technology, with more time to pursue my ____23____ and enjoy the company of my family and friends. For these reasons, I look forward to the future as the happiest time of my life.
I will feel happy in the future because I will learn more about life and ____24____ into the best person I can be. I will become more knowledgeable about the world and myself. I will also handle more responsibilities and ____25____ problems in a more thoughtful manner.
____26____ new technology, my future life is sure to improve in various ways. Homes will become ____27____ to the extent that they might be programmed to learn about our needs and ____28____ our health and activity. I can imagine hearing an AI voice ____29____ me to buy groceries or do more exercise! There will also be enormous advancements in _____30_____ options. I will be riding in a self-driving car, and other new means of transport may be developed in the future. These _____31_____ in technology are certain to make my future life more comfortable and convenient. The working day will be only four _____32_____ long thanks to robots. Working less time means I can do _____33_____ I enjoy most, such as spending time with family and friends, _____34_____ in fun activities and learning new skills.
Thinking this way gives me the _____35_____ to work hard now so that I can have a successful, fulfilling(令人满足的) and enjoyable future life.
21. A. responsibly B. importantly C. differently D. uncomfortably
22. A. interests B. experience C. convenience D. changes
23. A. habits B. hobbies C. ideas D. chances
24. A. form B. develop C. expect D. decide
25. A. notice B. find C. change D. solve
26. A. Turn to B. Devote to C. Thanks to D. Lead to
27. A. smarter B. worthier C. worse D. cuter
28. A. warn B. ignore C. monitor D. understand
29. A. want B. remind C. ask D. order
30. A. learning B. communication C. work D. transport
31. A. benefits B. advances C. promises D. challenges
32. A. hours B. days C. minutes D. weeks
33. A. that B. it C. which D. what
34. A. enhancing B. entertaining C. engaging D. encountering
35. A. inspiration B. motivation C. appreciation D. impression
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，作者憧憬了自己未来的幸福生活。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我想象我的未来时，我看到自己是一个对自己的能力充满信心的成年人，做着我喜欢的工作，负责任地过着我的生活。A. responsibly负责任地；B. importantly重要地；C. differently不同地；D. uncomfortably不舒服地。根据上文“I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities, doing a job I love”可知，作者将负责任地过着自己的生活。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我长大后，我将享受科技进步带来的更多便利，有更多的时间去追求我的爱好，享受家人和朋友的陪伴。A. interests兴趣；B. experience 经历；C. convenience方便；D. changes改变。根据下文“convenient”可知，科技带来的是便利。故选C项。
23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我长大后，我将享受科技进步带来的更多便利，有更多的时间去追求我的爱好，享受家人和朋友的陪伴。A. habits习惯；B. hobbies爱好；C. ideas观点； D. chances机会。根据下文“enjoy the company of my family and friends.”可知，有更多的时间去追求自己的爱好。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我会在未来感到快乐，因为关于生活我会学的更多并且发展成为最好的人。A. form形成；B. develop发展；C. expect期望； D. decide决定。根据上文“because I will learn more about life”可知，将来的作者会发展成为最好的人。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我也会承担更多的责任，以更周到的方式解决问题。 A. notice注意；B. find发现；C. change改变； D. solve解决。根据下文“in a more thoughtful manner.”可知，以更周到的方式解决问题。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查固定短语词义辨析。句意：多亏了新技术，我未来的生活肯定会以各种方式得到改善。A. Turn to转向；B. Devote to致力于；C. Thanks to多亏；D. Lead to导致。根据下文“my future life is sure to improve in various ways”可知，多亏技术的进步。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：家居将变得更加智能，它们可以通过编程来了解我们的需求，监控我们的健康和活动。A. smarter更聪明的、更智能的；B. worthier更值得的；C. worse糟糕的；D. cuter更可爱的。根据下文“they might be programmed to learn about our needs and ____8____ our health and activity.”可知，家居将变得更加智能。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：家居将变得更加智能，它们可以通过编程来了解我们的需求，监控我们的健康和活动。A. warn警告；B. ignore忽略；C. monitor监测； D. understand理解。根据上文“Homes will become ____7____ to the extent”可知，家居将变得更加智能，监控我们的健康和活动，故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我可以想象听到一个人工智能的声音提醒我买杂货或多做运动！A. want想要；B. remind提醒；C. ask问；D. order命令。根据上文“an AI voice”可知，工智能的声音提醒我买杂货或多做运动。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在交通选择方面也会有巨大的进步。A. learning学习；B. communication交流；C. work工作；D. transport 运输，运送。根据下文“transport”可知，指的是在交通方面。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些技术的进步一定会使我未来的生活更加舒适和方便。 A. benefits益处；B. advances进步；C. promises承诺；D. challenges挑战。根据上文“by the advances”可知，指技术进步。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于有了机器人，每天的工作时间将只有4个小时。A. hours小时；B. days天；C. minutes分钟； D. weeks周。根据上文“The working day”以及下文“thanks to robots.”可知，每天的工作时间将只有4个小时。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查连接词词义辨析。句意：工作更少的时间意味着我可以做我最喜欢的事情，比如花时间和家人朋友在一起，参加有趣的活动，学习新技能。do后接宾语从句，从句缺少宾语，指事物，用what。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：工作更少的时间意味着我可以做我最喜欢的事情，比如花时间和家人朋友在一起，参加有趣的活动，学习新技能。A. enhancing提高；B. entertaining娱乐；C. engaging参与；D. encountering偶遇。根据下文“fun activities”可知，指参加有趣的活动。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这样的想法给了我现在努力学习的动力，这样我就能有一个成功的、充实的和愉快的未来生活。A. inspiration灵感；B. motivation动机，动力；C. appreciation感激；D. impression印象。根据上文“Thinking this way”可知，这样的想法给了作者现在努力学习的动力。故选B项。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。
For urban dwellers living in concrete jungles, few things are more therapeutic (使人心情好转的) than a mindful walk in nature, especially a tropical jungle ____36____ (fill) with wonders and adventures.
That is ____37____ the tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, ____38____ is known as the kingdom of flora and fauna located in China’s Yunnan province, is growing in ____39____(popular) as a destination for weekend tours, ____40____ (attract) people from far and wide.
Once you step into the forest, you will be awed by what you are seeing and want to snap some pictures _____41_____ (share) on social media. You would probably find your phone ____42____ signals, then you would realize how far away you already are from the urban hustle and bustle.
With the help of local guides, you could feast your eyes on various mesmerizing (有吸引力的) rainforest _____43_____ (phenomenon) such as the strangling growth habit shared by those sprawling (蔓延的) strangler figs (无花果); “sky gardens” featuring epiphytes (附生植物) such as ferns, bromeliads, and orchids growing entwined (缠绕) on the trunks of bigger trees; and crown shyness (树冠羞避) that can _____44_____ (see) among some tree species whose crowns maintain social _____45_____ (distant) with each other to form a canopy with channel-like gaps.
【答案】36. filled
37. why 38. which
39. popularity
40. attracting
41. to share
42. without
43. phenomena
44. be seen
45. distance
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了云南省西双版纳傣族自治州的热带雨林的景色。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：对于生活在水泥丛林中的城市居民来说，没有什么比在大自然中用心散步更有治疗作用了，尤其是在充满奇迹和冒险的热带丛林中。表示“充满”短语为be filled with，过去分词作状语。故填filled。
【37题详解】
考查表语从句。句意：这就是为什么被称为动植物王国的云南省西双版纳傣族自治州的热带雨林越来越受欢迎，成为周末旅游的目的地，吸引了来自四面八方的人们。引导表语从句，从句缺少原因状语，应用why。故填why。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这就是为什么被称为动植物王国的云南省西双版纳傣族自治州的热带雨林越来越受欢迎，成为周末旅游的目的地，吸引了来自四面八方的人们。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词rainforest，关系词在从句作主语，指物，故填which。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：这就是为什么被称为动植物王国的云南省西双版纳傣族自治州的热带雨林越来越受欢迎，成为周末旅游的目的地，吸引了来自四面八方的人们。作介词的宾语，应用名词popularity，不可数。故填popularity。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这就是为什么被称为动植物王国的云南省西双版纳傣族自治州的热带雨林越来越受欢迎，成为周末旅游的目的地，吸引了来自四面八方的人们。此处attract与rainforest构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填attracting。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一旦踏入森林，你会被眼前的景色所震撼，想要拍些照片分享到社交媒体上。此处share在句中作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to share。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：你可能会发现你的手机没有信号，然后你会意识到你已经远离城市的喧嚣。后跟名词作宾语，表示“没有”应用介词without。故填without。
【43题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：在当地导游的帮助下，你可以饱览各种迷人的热带雨林现象，比如那些蔓生的扼杀无花果的生长习性；“空中花园”，蕨类植物、凤梨科植物和兰花等附生植物缠绕在大树的树干上；树冠避羞可以在一些树种中看到，这些树种的树冠彼此保持社会距离，形成一个有沟渠状空隙的树冠。根据上文various可知phenomenon应用复数形式。故填phenomena。
【44题详解】
考查语态。句意：在当地导游的帮助下，你可以饱览各种迷人的热带雨林现象，比如那些蔓生的扼杀无花果的生长习性；“空中花园”，蕨类植物、凤梨科植物和兰花等附生植物缠绕在大树的树干上；树冠避羞可以在一些树种中看到，这些树种的树冠彼此保持社会距离，形成一个有沟渠状空隙的树冠。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且can后跟动词原形。故填be seen。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：在当地导游的帮助下，你可以饱览各种迷人的热带雨林现象，比如那些蔓生的扼杀无花果的生长习性；“空中花园”，蕨类植物、凤梨科植物和兰花等附生植物缠绕在大树的树干上；树冠避羞可以在一些树种中看到，这些树种的树冠彼此保持社会距离，形成一个有沟渠状空隙的树冠。作动词的宾语，应用名词distance，不可数。故填distance。
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英文报将以“我梦想的工作”为题举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 你梦想得到的一份工作及原因；
2. 你为之而做的准备。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Dream Job
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
My Dream Job
Having a goal or aim in life is especially important, for it gives our life a purpose and direction. Like many people nowadays, I want to become a medical doctor. The most important motivation to choose this profession is to help humanity and fulfill the ever-growing need for doctors in our community. There is no denying that it is one of the noblest jobs in the world.
My mother and teachers always teach me that only with passion and hard work can a goal be achieved. Knowing that becoming a doctor is not easy, I am studying hard to achieve this life goal. In addition, I always read many medical journals and watch relevant documentaries to familiarize myself with medical knowledge and practice to be informed.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题你校英文报将以“我梦想的工作”为题举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：介绍梦想的工作，陈述背后的原因，并分享为之努力的准备工作。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
重要的：important→of importance, essential, crucial, significant, vital
动力：motivation→motive, incentive, inspiration, impulse
满足：fulfill→satisfy, meet, gratify
高尚的：noble→righteous, virtuous, honorable, decent
毫无疑问的是：there is no denying that→it is well acknowledged that, there is no doubt that, undeniably, undoubtedly
实现：realize→achieve, fulfill, accomplish, obtain
此外：in addition→additionally, moreover, furthermore, besides
了解：familiarize oneself with→be acquainted with, become familiar with
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The most important motivation to choose this profession is to help humanity and fulfill the ever-growing need for doctors in our community.
拓展句：The most important motivation to choose this profession lies in the fact that I hope to help humanity and fulfill the ever-growing need for doctors in our community
【点睛】【高分句型1】Having a goal or aim in life is especially important, for it gives our life a purpose and direction.（运用了动名词形式作主语、从属连词for引导原因状语从句）
【高分句型2】My mother and teachers always teach me that only with passion and hard work can a goal be achieved.（运用了连接词that引导名词性从句作teach的宾语、“only+状语”置于句首引起部分倒装）
【高分句型3】Knowing that becoming a doctor is not easy, I am studying hard to achieve this life goal.（运用了现在分词形式作状语、连接词that引导名词性从句作knowing的宾语）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“It’s been potatoes all week, mom! Can’t we go to the diner for a burger and an ice cream That’s all I want for my birthday!” Eve’s 8-year-old son Dylan threw his arms around her shoulders, looking at her hopefully. In her hear, she wanted to throw Dylan the biggest birthday party ever, with balloons and a delicious cake with 8 beautiful candles on it. But in reality, Eve could afford none of that. After being let go from the third temporary job and paying the overdue bills, she didn’t have enough money left.
“Sorry baby. I can’t afford meals...” Eve said sadly. Seeing tears in his mother’s eyes, Dylan quickly changed his tone (语气). He’d seen her struggling to make ends meet and couldn’t stand hurting her. “Actually, mom, that potato salad looks delicious! Can I have some more ” He asked her cheerfully.
After the humble meal, Eve did housework. Dylan took out an envelope hidden on his bookshelf. He’d secretly saved a few dollars from the lunch money his mom had given him over the past few years. He counted the money. “$28!” His eyes lit up. “I can get a good meal for c mom!”
Dylan slid out with the envelope and walked to the next block, where he saw exactly what he’d expected—the mobile food truck! He’d seen it a few times and wondered why the place was always crowded. He waited until the crowd waiting to buy food at the counter cleared away
“Sir! Please give me everything I can get for $28!” Dylan requested eagerly. But Martin, the owner of the food truck, replied, “Sorry, kid. We’re out of everything today!”
Disappointed, Dylan was seated on the sidewalk, mumbling(咕哝): “It’s my birthday, but I can’t even treat her to a nice meal. She does so much for me. I thought, for once, I would do something nice for her.” He kept talking out loud to himself, giving into his urge to cry.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Woah, happy birthday, boy!” Martin said, sitting down next to Dylan.
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The next morning, Eve woke up to a food truck outside her house.
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【答案】“Woah happy birthday, boy!” Martin said, sitting down next to Dylan. With kindness in his heart, he asked patiently in a soft voice to get to know the intention of the little boy who only got $28. Immediately Martin took him go outside to purchase some fresh cooking materials for the big meal which was prepared for Dylan’s mother. Dylan was thankful to express his gratitude by giving all his money to the food truck owner.
The next morning, Eve woke up to a food truck outside her house. “Hello! It’s Martin.” Opening the door, confused with all the delicious food in the food truck, Eve couldn’t believe her eyes and felt like a dream. “It was your son Dylan who prepared all these food for you. Enjoy it.” With a man’s voice appearing, she knew it was real. Touched by these words, Eve burst into tears. They sat together and enjoyed the meal, surprised to discover a note with $28 under a plate reading “Filial piety is priceless.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了迪伦在生日这天想要改变伙食，但家庭条件无法负担，他不忍心伤害母亲，而后他拿出自己攒下的钱跑去餐车处，想要在生日这天为母亲买一份大餐来感谢母亲的养育之情的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“‘哇，生日快乐，孩子！’马丁坐在迪伦旁边说。”可知，第一段可描写马丁了解到今天是迪伦的生日以及通过谈话得知了迪伦的真正打算。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天早上，伊芙醒来时发现屋外有一辆食品车。”可知，第二段可描写Eve看到孩子为她购买的大餐后的喜悦以及最后的惊讶发现：孝心无价。
2.续写线索：向马丁说明情况——马丁的同情——准备大餐——送去家中——母亲感到感动——孝心无价
3.词汇激活
①询问：asked/inquired
②购买：purchase/buy
③准备：prepare/get ready
④意识：know/realize
情绪类
①感动的：confused/puzzled
②困惑的：thankful/grateful
【点睛】[高分句型1]With kindness in his heart, he asked patiently in a soft voice to get to know the intention of the little boy who only got $28.（使用了With复合结构充当伴随状语，以及who引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]Opening the door, confused with all the delicious food in the food truck, Eve couldn’t believe her eyes and felt like a dream.（使用了现在分词Opening和作伴随状语）
