地质二中高二年级第一次阶段性测试
英语试卷
2024.4
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Walled Cities Of The World
There are numerous historical walled cities across the world, whose walls date back several centuries. These walls were fortification (碉堡), a necessity throughout medieval eras for defense. They have been preserved as historical monuments and popular tourist attractions in the modern time.
York, England
The city of York is a medieval city situated in the north of England. Historically, the city was ruled by the Romans, Angles, and the Vikings before being incorporated as part of the Kingdom of England in 954. Located in the city are walls built in 71 AD which have been restored and extended with time.
Xi’an, China
The city of Xian is one of the oldest cities in China. It prospered economically as the eastern last station of the Silk Road. The existing walls were originally built in 770 BC and reconstructed in the 14th century under the Ming Dynasty. The walls are well preserved and are a major tourist attraction in the city.
Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City was a colonial (殖民地的) town which was fortified by the settling Europeans. The walls began to be built in 1608 under both British and French regimes (政权). A fort was constructed by the British as an additional defensive measure and remains undamaged to date. The city’s fortifications were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Mexico City, Mexico
Historically, the City of Mexico gained importance as the Aztec Capital. The Spanish then drove out the Aztecs and rebuilt it as the Spanish Capital. The walls protecting the city were built in 1521. Mexico City is also home to numerous colonial-era buildings which together with the walls are major tourist attractions in the city.
1. Which city has walls of the longest history
A. York, England. B. Xi’an, China.
C. Quebec City, Canada. D. Mexico City, Mexico.
2. What do Quebec city and Mexico city have in common
A. They were once colonies of other countries.
B. They were once the capital of the Aztec empire.
C. Their walls were once built under British regime.
D. Their walls were once damaged after construction.
3. In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A. Culture. B. Entertainment. C. Science. D. Society
B
Tony Hawk, who I thought was bigger than life, came in the room and then the interview began.
As the world’ s greatest skateboarder (滑板手) , he talked about how his life was not always so miraculous (奇迹般的). He mentioned one day he was skating on top of the world, and the next day the sport of skateboarding fell right on its face. Life for Tony has had its ups and downs, and what brought him back up was the way he believed in himself. One of the most tragic events in Tony’ s life was that his father passed away. Although he suffered such pain, he never lost sight of his dream. He put his energy into his dream, which helped him overcome his sadness.
One part of Tony that completely impressed me is the way he accepts himself. His goal is never to do better than others, but to do his best. If he does the best he can, it doesn’t matter how anyone else takes him.That’s true and wise. As for me, I play baseball and things aren’t going so well, but I’m trying my hardest because that’s life. It’s how you approach those bad days that will keep you on top.
Confidence brought Tony to the next level. During our meeting he continually talked about the importance of following one’ s dream. He also said, along with that, one needs to have a strong faith in one’s own ability to achieve that dream, no matter what challenges are presented.
By the end, I didn’t see the same guy who had walked through the door an hour earlier. Now I view him as more than a world-class skateboarder. He is also a normal person who has dealt with many of the same problems we all face, but the difference is that he is always able to rise above his problems by having faith in his dream.
4. What does the underlined part “fell right on its face” in paragraph 2 mean
A. finished. B. continued. C. happened. D. failed.
5. The example of the author’s playing baseball is used to show he
A. has the same view of life as Tony Hawk
B doesn’ t want to play baseball anymore
C. wants to be as successful as Tony Hawk
D. accepts Tony Hawk’ s suggestion
6. In the eyes of the author, what makes Tony Hawk special
A. His achievement.
B. His unusual experience.
C. His determination to realize his dream.
D. His confidence in winning the game.
7. What does the author think of Tony Hawk at the end of the interview
A. Simple. B. Real. C. Lucky. D. Dangerous.
C
Argentina lies in the South America. There are many festivals inArgentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there.
First of all, we should talk about the Tango (探戈) Festival inArgentina, which is held in the capital of this country— Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentinians admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo (马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.
Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people and admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Liao Liao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Liao Liao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel toArgentina in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.
8. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Entertainments in Argentina B. Festivals in Argentina
C. Travel to Argentina D. A brief introduction to Argentina
9. From the passage, we know that the Tango Festival .
A. is organized by the government
B welcomes everyone to take part in it
C. is held in summer
D. holds parties for different dances
10. Which of the following is a sports festival
A. Open Polo Tournament. B. Every carnival in Argentina.
C. The Tango Festival. D. The Semana Musical Liao Liao.
11. If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina, he should visit .
A. Buenos Aires in spring B. Palermo in April
C. Palermo in winter D. Bariloche in October
D
Scientists have not found any signs of life on Mars yet, but they say a robotic vehicle called “Curiosity” is helping them learn a lot about the planet’ s history and climate.
Curiosity landed on Mars in August 2012 after travelling through space for more than eight months. It was sent to Mars by scientists from NASAin the United States.
Curiosity is about the size of a car and has six wheels. It also has a robotic arm, cameras, and instruments that allow it to examine things it finds on the surface. Then it sends the information back to the earth.Curiosity' s main task is to find out if anything could live on Mars, either now or in the past. On Nov.2,NASA scientists held a press conference (新闻发布会) to discuss what Curiosit y had found in its first two months onMars.
Curiosity has found soil that is similar to the sand formed by volcanoes (火山) on the earth. Scientists say that studying the minerals in Martian soil will help them understand what conditions were like on the planet in the past.
Curiosity also found smooth stones like the ones found on river beds and seashores on the earth, where their rough edges have been worn down by water. Mars is very cold and dry now, but scientists say the smooth stones tell them that a river used to run through the place where they were found.
Curiosity has been testing the atmosphere around Mars for a type of gas called methane (甲烷), but so fari t has not found any. On the earth, most methane is produced by plants or animals. Methane on Mars might indicate that some type of tiny plants or animals lived there.
Curiosity is the fourth robotic vehicle to be sent to Mars. It will continue to explore the planet for about two years :
12. Which of the following descriptions about Curiosit y is TRUE
A. It landed on Mars in January 2012.
B. It is small in size and has four arms.
C. It took over eight months to arrive in Mars. V. S.
D. It was sent to Mars by scientists from Russia.
13. According to the information sent back by Curiosity, scientists believe that .
A. there’ s no air on Mars B. Mars is warm and wet now
C. the soil on Mars is rich D. there used to be water on Mars
14. The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 5 refers to “ ”.
A. smooth stones B. rivers
C. robotic vehicles D. volcanoes
15. We know from the sixth paragraph that .
A. some tiny animals once lived on Mars
B. there are no plants or animals on Mars now
C the atmosphere around Mars is full of methane
D. Curiosity is designed to test the atmosphere around the earth
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。
No More Negative Energy
It’s been a hard year but, while we can’t change what’s happening in the world, we can focus on improving our positive vibes (氛围).
Accept feeling negative
Feeling negative is actually normal. It’s a defence mechanism (机制) that flags up danger so you can avoid it. ____16____, though you don’t want to be overwhelmed by negativity.
Freshen up your home
Nothing cheers you up quite like improving your surroundings. ____17____. You might want to decorate a room, or do something as simple as hanging a new picture, or putting out a vase of flowers.
Start the day well
____18____. Get up at the same time, do some exercise-physical activity is proven to help mental health and have a good breakfast. To keep it healthy, follow the rule of a whole grain carbohydrate, a serving of dairy or other high-calcium food, and one of fruit. So, for example, eat a plain yogurt with blueberries, and a slice of wholemeal toast spread with jam.
____19____
Put positive energy into your daily routine by making time for activities that bring you pleasure. Make a coffee date with a friend-do it by Zoom or some other online video platform if you can’t meet face to face. ____20____. Take a regular walk where you explore somewhere new in your locality.
A. Create joy in your life
B. Remind yourself of the good
C. Try writing a list of the things you’re thankful for
D. Set aside an hour to play a board game with your family
E. Know that it’s actually a healthy response to unpleasant situations
F. That’s because your environment has a big impact on the way you feel
G A good morning routine will give you the best possible chance of a good start every day
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。
It was July 2019 and Mum had taken me on a 120-km mother-and-son walking holiday as a treat for my birthday. Although I was still on my first special ____21____, I’d love to see some ancient civilisation.
“Why don’t we go to Egypt ” I said. “It sounds ____22____, but I’m not paying for it,” Mum smiled and replied.
“I’ll save up my pocket money, and get a ____23____,” I said. I started saving my $10-a-week pocket money and washed my parents’ car for ____24____ cash.
In 2020, we moved to Perth. One day, I ____25____ a brochure in the letter box which was advertising a job delivering catalogues (目录). I applied for the job, and ____26____ I got it a week later.
On a Monday, a mountain of catalogues were ____27____ at our house. It took me nine hours to sort through them, and then I ____28____ them to 430 houses. At first, I used my bike and ____29____ the catalogues in my backpack, but this wasn’t very ____30____ so I bought a trolley (手推车) which improved my speed. As time went by, people started ____31____ me and saying hello on my rounds.
After three and half years, I’d ____32____ a massive $6,500, and in January this year I flew to Egypt. I had a good time visiting the powerful pyramids at Giza, ____33____ local food and sailing down a river. I fully ____34____ that nothing can stop a person from following his ____35____.
21. A. solution B. topic C. experiment D. trip
22. A. fantastic B. terrible C. anxious D. confusing
23. A. toy B. summary C. poster D. job
24. A. important B. extra C. unusual D. formal
25. A. saw B. borrowed C. published D. exchanged
26. A. slowly B. secretly C. finally D. curiously
27. A. cut off B. given back C. paid back D. dropped off
28. A. threw B. delivered C. applied D. sold
29. A. designed B. carried C. shared D. trapped
30. A. free B. amazing C. effective D. common
31. A. recognising B. preventing C. interviewing D. investigating
32. A. afforded B. selected C. donated D. saved
33. A. explaining B. enjoying C. testing D. replacing
34. A. believe B. pretend C. regret D. worry
35. A. system B. supply C. dream D. duty
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。
The earliest Chinese kites ____36____ were made of wood were called muyuan (wooden kites) They date as far back as the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) at least two thousand years ago. After the ____37____ (invent) of paper, kites began to be made of this new material, paper, and this paper kite is called zhiyuan.
The method of making a kite can be divided into three parts. Firstly, use thin bamboo strips (条) ____38____ (make) a kite frame (框架), and according to taste, kites can have ____39____ (attract) shapes like a dragonfly, a swallow, a centipede or a butterfly. Secondly, glue paper onto the framework. The paper ____40____ (require) to be thin. Finally, decorate the kites ____41____ colorful paintings and ribbons.
Although the basic method remains the same, styles of kite making are presented ____42____ (different) in every place. The kites in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for ____43____ (they) fine materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, which was over 300 meters long and in the shape of a centipede with a dragon’s head, won the ____44____ (one) place in the International Kite Festival held in Italy. This kite is now shown in the Weifang Kite Museum. Every year, the World Kite Festival will be held there and is expected to draw many fans with a love for _____45_____ (fly) kites.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 某英语刊物正在进行以“Traveling alone or in a group”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇文章向该刊投稿。内容包括：
1. 比较两种旅行方式的利弊；
2. 介绍你喜欢的旅行方式，并说明原因。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Traveling alone or in a group
Before taking a vacation, we should consider whether to travel alone or go in a tour group.
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第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a small town, there lived a young elementary school student named Timmy, whose lateness had become his worst trait (特点) in his school.
Every school morning, he struggled to get out of bed, often finding himself rushing through breakfast and forgetting important things like his homework or lunchbox. Meanwhile, his classmates would glance at the empty seat beside them, exchanging knowing looks as the clock ticked pa st the start of the class. When Timmy finally arrived, he would often find himself the center of attention, and his cheeks red with embarrassment as he apologised. Deep down, Timmy felt a growing sense of discomfort and shame about his habitual lateness. His teachers and classmates were concerned about the effect of his constant lateness on his studies.
One day, Timmy’s class teacher, Mrs. Johnson, decided to solve the issue. She approached Timmy with a gentle smile, “Timmy, can we talk about something important ”
Timmy looked up and replied, a bit nervous, “Sure, Mrs. Johnson.”
She crouched (蹲下) down to his level, speaking softly but seriously and sincerely, “I’ve noticed you’ve been late for class quite often. Do you know being on time is very important ”
Timmy lowered his head and said, “Yes, but...”
Mrs. Johnson continued, “Being on time helps you not miss out on your lessons. It’s also about respect for your classmates and me. When you’re late, it can disrupt (打乱) the whole class. We all miss you when you’re not here on time.”
Timmy nodded and said, a look of understanding on his face, “I didn’t realize it was affecting everyone. I’ll try to be better, Mrs. Johnson. But I have difficulty waking up and getting out of bed. Every morning when my alarm clock sounded, I hit the snooze (小睡) button, just 10 more minutes. Then 10 minutes later, another 10 minutes. That’s why I am always late for school.”
“Don’t worry. We’re all here to help you,” Mrs. Johnson said, offering a comforting smile.
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。
After the talk, Mrs. Johnson, along with Timmy’s classmates, came up with a plan to help him.
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Soon Timmy’s change was obvious.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________地质二中高二年级第一次阶段性测试
英语试卷
2024.4
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Walled Cities Of The World
There are numerous historical walled cities across the world, whose walls date back several centuries. These walls were fortification (碉堡), a necessity throughout medieval eras for defense. They have been preserved as historical monuments and popular tourist attractions in the modern time.
York, England
The city of York is a medieval city situated in the north of England. Historically, the city was ruled by the Romans, Angles, and the Vikings before being incorporated as part of the Kingdom of England in 954. Located in the city are walls built in 71 AD which have been restored and extended with time.
Xi’an, China
The city of Xian is one of the oldest cities in China. It prospered economically as the eastern last station of the Silk Road. The existing walls were originally built in 770 BC and reconstructed in the 14th century under the Ming Dynasty. The walls are well preserved and are a major tourist attraction in the city.
Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City was a colonial (殖民地的) town which was fortified by the settling Europeans. The walls began to be built in 1608 under both British and French regimes (政权). A fort was constructed by the British as an additional defensive measure and remains undamaged to date. The city’s fortifications were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Mexico City, Mexico
Historically, the City of Mexico gained importance as the Aztec Capital. The Spanish then drove out the Aztecs and rebuilt it as the Spanish Capital. The walls protecting the city were built in 1521. Mexico City is also home to numerous colonial-era buildings which together with the walls are major tourist attractions in the city.
1. Which city has walls of the longest history
A. York, England. B. Xi’an, China.
C. Quebec City, Canada. D. Mexico City, Mexico.
2. What do Quebec city and Mexico city have in common
A. They were once colonies of other countries.
B. They were once the capital of the Aztec empire.
C. Their walls were once built under British regime.
D. Their walls were once damaged after construction.
3. In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A. Culture. B. Entertainment. C. Science. D. Society
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是世界上有城墙的四座城市。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据York, England部分中的“Located in the city are walls built in 71 AD which have been restored and extended with time.(城中有建于公元71年的城墙，随着时间的推移，城墙得到了修复和扩展。)”可知，英国的约克郡建于公元71年；根据Xi’an, China部分中的“The existing walls were originally built in 770 BC and reconstructed in the 14th century under the Ming Dynasty.(现存的城墙最初建于公元前770年，在明朝时期于14世纪重建。)”可知，西安现存的城墙最初建于公元前770年；根据Quebec City, Canada部分中的“The walls began to be built in 1608 under both British and French regimes (政权).(1608年，在英法两国的统治下，长城开始修建。)”可知，加拿大的魁北克城墙始建于1608年；根据Mexico City, Mexico部分中的“The walls protecting the city were built in 1521.(保护这座城市的城墙建于1521年。)”可知，保护这座城的城墙建于1521年，综合以上信息可知，中国西安的城墙修建历史是最悠久的。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Quebec City, Canada部分中的“Quebec City was a colonial (殖民地的) town which was fortified by the settling Europeans.(魁北克城是一个殖民地城镇，由定居的欧洲人加强了防御。)”可知，魁北克城是一个殖民地城镇，结合Mexico City, Mexico部分中的“Mexico City is also home to numerous colonial-era buildings which together with the walls are major tourist attractions in the city.(墨西哥城也是许多殖民时代建筑的所在地，这些建筑和城墙一起成为该市的主要旅游景点。)”可知，墨西哥城是许多殖民地时代建筑的所在地，由此可知，这两座城市的共同点是他们曾经是其他国家的殖民地。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段中的“There are numerous historical walled cities across the world, whose walls date back several centuries.(世界上有许多历史悠久的城墙城市，它们的城墙可以追溯到几个世纪以前。)”以及下文中的“They have been preserved as historical monuments and popular tourist attractions in the modern time.(它们在现代被保存为历史遗迹和热门旅游景点。)”可知，本文介绍的是有许多历史悠久的城墙城市，他们被保存为历史遗迹和热门旅游景点，由此可知，本文应是出自于杂志的文化部分。故选A项。
B
Tony Hawk, who I thought was bigger than life, came in the room and then the interview began.
As the world’ s greatest skateboarder (滑板手) , he talked about how his life was not always so miraculous (奇迹般的). He mentioned one day he was skating on top of the world, and the next day the sport of skateboarding fell right on its face. Life for Tony has had its ups and downs, and what brought him back up was the way he believed in himself. One of the most tragic events in Tony’ s life was that his father passed away. Although he suffered such pain, he never lost sight of his dream. He put his energy into his dream, which helped him overcome his sadness.
One part of Tony that completely impressed me is the way he accepts himself. His goal is never to do better than others, but to do his best. If he does the best he can, it doesn’t matter how anyone else takes him.That’s true and wise. As for me, I play baseball and things aren’t going so well, but I’m trying my hardest because that’s life. It’s how you approach those bad days that will keep you on top.
Confidence brought Tony to the next level. During our meeting he continually talked about the importance of following one’ s dream. He also said, along with that, one needs to have a strong faith in one’s own ability to achieve that dream, no matter what challenges are presented.
By the end, I didn’t see the same guy who had walked through the door an hour earlier. Now I view him as more than a world-class skateboarder. He is also a normal person who has dealt with many of the same problems we all face, but the difference is that he is always able to rise above his problems by having faith in his dream.
4. What does the underlined part “fell right on its face” in paragraph 2 mean
A. finished. B. continued. C. happened. D. failed.
5. The example of the author’s playing baseball is used to show he
A. has the same view of life as Tony Hawk
B. doesn’ t want to play baseball anymore
C. wants to be as successful as Tony Hawk
D. accepts Tony Hawk’ s suggestion
6. In the eyes of the author, what makes Tony Hawk special
A. His achievement.
B. His unusual experience.
C. His determination to realize his dream.
D. His confidence in winning the game.
7. What does the author think of Tony Hawk at the end of the interview
A. Simple. B. Real. C. Lucky. D. Dangerous.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与滑板传奇人物Tony Hawk的一次会面及访谈经历。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线短语上一句“As the world’ s greatest skateboarder (滑板手) , he talked about how his life was not always so miraculous (奇迹般的).(作为世界上最伟大的滑板手，他谈到了他的生活并不总是那么奇迹般的。)”可知，Tony提到自己的生活并不是总是那样神奇。而根据划线短语上一句“He mentioned one day he was skating on top of the world(他提到有一天他仿佛觉得自己的滑板水平仿佛站在了世界的顶端)”可推测，划线短语所在句指的内容与上文存在转折关系，从而印证上文所指的生活并不总是那么神奇。因此，划线单词的意思和“失败、不如意”相似。和D项意思相近。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“One part of Tony that completely impressed me is the way he accepts himself. His goal is never to do better than others, but to do his best. If he does the best he can, it doesn’t matter how anyone else takes him.That’s true and wise. As for me, I play baseball and things aren’t going so well, but I’m trying my hardest because that’s life. It’s how you approach those bad days that will keep you on top.(Tony给我留下深刻印象的是他接受自己的方式。他的目标不是做得比别人好，而是做到最好。如果他能做到最好，别人怎么看他都不重要。这是真的，也是明智的。至于我，我打棒球，事情不太顺利，但我尽了最大的努力，因为这就是生活。这是你如何处理那些糟糕的日子，这将使你保持领先。)”可推断，作者提到Tony的观点是做最好的自己，而不是一味与他人比较。而作者则提到自己打棒球，也是尽全力。由此可知，作者提到自己打棒球是为了说明自己的观点和Tony是一样的。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段的“Although he suffered such pain, he never lost sight of his dream. He put his energy into his dream, which helped him overcome his sadness.(尽管他遭受了这样的痛苦，但他从未忘记他的梦想。他把精力投入到他的梦想中，这帮助他克服了悲伤。)”以及文章第四段“During our meeting he continually talked about the importance of following one’s dream. He also said, along with that, one needs to have a strong faith in one’s own ability to achieve that dream, no matter what challenges are presented.(在我们的会面中，他不停地谈论追逐梦想的重要性。他还说，与此同时，一个人无论面临什么样的挑战，都需要对自己实现梦想的能力有坚定的信念。)”可推测，作者认为Tony Hawk实现梦想的决心使他克服了悲伤，使他能够取得成功。因此，他实现梦想的决心使他与众不同。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文最后一段“By the end, I didn’t see the same guy who had walked through the door an hour earlier. Now I view him as more than a world-class skateboarder. He is also a normal person who has dealt with many of the same problems we all face, but the difference is that he is always able to rise above his problems by having faith in his dream.(最后，我看到的已经不是一小时前走进来的那个人了。现在我认为他不仅仅是一个世界级的滑板运动员。他也是一个普通人，处理过许多我们都面临的同样的问题，但不同的是，他总是能够超越自己。)”可知，在采访的最后，作者认为Tony Hawk不仅是一位滑板巨星，还是一个普通人，能够面对和克服生活中的问题，因此作者认为Tony Hawk是真实的。故选B。
C
Argentina lies in the South America. There are many festivals inArgentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there.
First of all, we should talk about the Tango (探戈) Festival inArgentina, which is held in the capital of this country— Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentinians admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo (马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.
Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people and admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Liao Liao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Liao Liao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel toArgentina in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.
8. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Entertainments in Argentina B. Festivals in Argentina
C. Travel to Argentina D. A brief introduction to Argentina
9. From the passage, we know that the Tango Festival .
A. is organized by the government
B. welcomes everyone to take part in it
C. is held in summer
D. holds parties for different dances
10. Which of the following is a sports festival
A. Open Polo Tournament. B. Every carnival in Argentina.
C. The Tango Festival. D. The Semana Musical Liao Liao.
11. If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina, he should visit .
A Buenos Aires in spring B. Palermo in April
C. Palermo in winter D. Bariloche in October
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章旨在介绍阿根廷的不同节日。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一自然段“There are many festivals inArgentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there.(阿根廷一年中有许多节日。因此，当你在那里旅行时，你可以享受不同的有趣的节日)”以及下文内容可知，这篇文章介绍的是阿根廷的各种节日，所以B项“Festivals in Argentina(阿根廷的节日)”是本文最好的标题，故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二自然段“You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentinians admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.(你应该知道阿根廷是探戈的发源地，所以阿根廷人非常欣赏这种舞蹈。即使你不能跳得很完美，你也应该和人们一起试着表演这种舞蹈)”可知，不管你会不会跳舞，都可以参加，因此探戈节欢迎每个人参加，故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三自然段“This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.(这个节日每年举行，是阿根廷最重要的马球比赛。这种运动在阿根廷被认为是最重要的)”可知，Open Polo Tournament运动是关于体育的节日，故选A项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Liao Liao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Liao Liao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October.(在阿根廷的另一个节日是苏安纳音乐廖。这是一个古典音乐节。该节日创建于1993年，在巴里洛什附近的Llao Llao酒店举行。这个节日在每年的十月举行)”可知，汤姆想要听古典乐的，可以10月份去参加Semana Musical Liao Liao，地点在巴里洛什附近的Llao Llao酒店，故选D项。
D
Scientists have not found any signs of life on Mars yet, but they say a robotic vehicle called “Curiosity” is helping them learn a lot about the planet’ s history and climate.
Curiosity landed on Mars in August 2012 after travelling through space for more than eight months. It was sent to Mars by scientists from NASAin the United States.
Curiosity is about the size of a car and has six wheels. It also has a robotic arm, cameras, and instruments that allow it to examine things it finds on the surface. Then it sends the information back to the earth.Curiosity' s main task is to find out if anything could live on Mars, either now or in the past. On Nov.2,NASA scientists held a press conference (新闻发布会) to discuss what Curiosit y had found in its first two months onMars.
Curiosity has found soil that is similar to the sand formed by volcanoes (火山) on the earth. Scientists say that studying the minerals in Martian soil will help them understand what conditions were like on the planet in the past.
Curiosity also found smooth stones like the ones found on river beds and seashores on the earth, where their rough edges have been worn down by water. Mars is very cold and dry now, but scientists say the smooth stones tell them that a river used to run through the place where they were found.
Curiosity has been testing the atmosphere around Mars for a type of gas called methane (甲烷), but so fari t has not found any. On the earth, most methane is produced by plants or animals. Methane on Mars might indicate that some type of tiny plants or animals lived there.
Curiosity is the fourth robotic vehicle to be sent to Mars. It will continue to explore the planet for about two years :
12. Which of the following descriptions about Curiosit y is TRUE
A. It landed on Mars in January 2012.
B. It is small in size and has four arms.
C. It took over eight months to arrive in Mars. V. S.
D. It was sent to Mars by scientists from Russia.
13. According to the information sent back by Curiosity, scientists believe that .
A. there’ s no air on Mars B. Mars is warm and wet now
C. the soil on Mars is rich D. there used to be water on Mars
14. The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 5 refers to “ ”.
A. smooth stones B. rivers
C robotic vehicles D. volcanoes
15. We know from the sixth paragraph that .
A. some tiny animals once lived on Mars
B. there are no plants or animals on Mars now
C. the atmosphere around Mars is full of methane
D. Curiosity is designed to test the atmosphere around the earth
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了“好奇号”机器人探索火星的最新情况。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Curiosity landed on Mars in August 2012 after travelling through space for more than eight months.(“好奇号”于2012年8月在太空中飞行了八个多月后登陆火星)”可知，“好奇号”机器人花了八个多月的时间到达火星。故选C项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“Curiosity also found smooth stones like the ones found on river beds and seashores on the earth, where their rough edges have been worn down by water.(“好奇号”还发现了光滑的石头，就像在河床和海岸上发现的那些石头一样，它们粗糙的边缘已经被水磨掉了)”可知，根据“好奇号”发回的信息，科学家们相信火星上曾经有水。故选D项。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第五段最后一句“Mars is very cold and dry now,but scientists say the smooth stones tell them that a river used to run through the place where they were found.(火星现在非常寒冷和干燥，但科学家们说，这些光滑的石头告诉他们，曾经有一条河流流经这些石头被发现的地方)”可知，这些光滑的石头告诉科学家们曾经有一条河流流经这些石头被发现的地方，可知，代词they指代的是上文的smooth stones。故选A项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段“Curiosity has been testing the atmosphere around Mars for a type of gas called methane (甲烷), but so far it has not found any. On the earth, most methane is produced by plants or animals. Methane on Mars might indicate that some type of tiny plants or animals lived there.(“好奇号”一直在测试火星周围的大气中是否有一种叫做甲烷的气体，但到目前为止还没有发现。在地球上，大部分甲烷是由植物或动物产生的。火星上的甲烷可能表明曾有某种小型植物或动物生活在那里)”可知，如果有甲烷，就表示火星上有植物或动物存在的可能。但是“好奇号”到现在为止都没有在火星上找到甲烷，可见火星上至少现在是没有植物或动物的。故选B项。
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
No More Negative Energy
It’s been a hard year but, while we can’t change what’s happening in the world, we can focus on improving our positive vibes (氛围).
Accept feeling negative
Feeling negative is actually normal. It’s a defence mechanism (机制) that flags up danger so you can avoid it. ____16____, though you don’t want to be overwhelmed by negativity.
Freshen up your home
Nothing cheers you up quite like improving your surroundings. ____17____. You might want to decorate a room, or do something as simple as hanging a new picture, or putting out a vase of flowers.
Start the day well
____18____. Get up at the same time, do some exercise-physical activity is proven to help mental health and have a good breakfast. To keep it healthy, follow the rule of a whole grain carbohydrate, a serving of dairy or other high-calcium food, and one of fruit. So, for example, eat a plain yogurt with blueberries, and a slice of wholemeal toast spread with jam.
____19____
Put positive energy into your daily routine by making time for activities that bring you pleasure. Make a coffee date with a friend-do it by Zoom or some other online video platform if you can’t meet face to face. ____20____. Take a regular walk where you explore somewhere new in your locality.
A. Create joy in your life
B. Remind yourself of the good
C. Try writing a list of the things you’re thankful for
D. Set aside an hour to play a board game with your family
E. Know that it’s actually a healthy response to unpleasant situations
F. That’s because your environment has a big impact on the way you feel
G. A good morning routine will give you the best possible chance of a good start every day
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是如何专注于改善我们的积极氛围。
【16题详解】
根据小标题Accept feeling negative(接受消极情绪)以及空前的“Feeling negative is actually normal. It’s a defence mechanism (机制) that flags up danger so you can avoid it.( 感觉消极其实很正常。这是一种防御机制，可以标记危险，以便你可以避免它)”可知消极情绪是一种正常现象，根据空后“though you don’t want to be overwhelmed by negativity.(虽然你不想被消极情绪淹没。)”中的though可知空处的内容应与空后的内容相反，E项Know that it’s actually a healthy response to unpleasant situations(要知道这其实是对不愉快情况的健康反应)承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选E项。
【17题详解】
根据小标题Freshen up your home(整理你的家)以及空前“Nothing cheers you up quite like improving your surroundings.(没有什么比改善你的环境更能让你高兴的了)”可知好的家庭环境能让我们更高兴。由此推知，空处应该讲为什么我们要在家里营造一个良好的环境，F项That’s because your environment has a big impact on the way you feel(这是因为你的环境对你的感觉有很大的影响)承上启下，而且F项中的That指代空前的内容，符合上下文语境。故选F项。
【18题详解】
根据小标题Start the day well(好好开始新的一天)以及空后“Get up at the same time, do some exercise-physical activity is proven to help mental health and have a good breakfast.(在同一时间起床，做一些运动——体育活动被证明有助于心理健康，并吃一顿好的早餐)”可知此处讲的是新的一天对于消除消极情绪的重要性及如何开始新的一天，空处位于段首，应该对本段内容进行总结，所以空处应该讲的是良好的早晨习惯的好处，G项A good morning routine will give you the best possible chance of a good start every day(良好的早晨习惯会让你每天都有一个良好的开始)概括全段内容，符合上下文语境。故选G项。
【19题详解】
空处为小标题。根据空后“Put positive energy into your daily routine by making time for activities that bring you pleasure.(给你的日常生活注入正能量，抽出时间做一些能给你带来快乐的活动)”可知本段主要讲的是要给生活注入正能量，从而创造快乐。A项Create joy in your life(在生活中创造快乐)概括全段，可以作为本段小标题。故选A项。
【20题详解】
根据本段小标题Create joy in your life(在生活中创造快乐)以及空前“Put positive energy into your daily routine by making time for activities that bring you pleasure.(给你的日常生活注入正能量，抽出时间做一些能给你带来快乐的活动 )”以及空后“Take a regular walk where you explore somewhere new in your locality.(定期散步，探索你所在地区的新地方。)”可知空前后都是在讲如何给生活注入新的活力，空处承上启下，所以空处也应该讲的是创造活力的方式，D项Set aside an hour to play a board game with your family(留出一个小时和家人一起玩棋盘游戏）指出另外一种给生活创造活力的方式，符合上下文语境。故选D项。
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。
It was July 2019 and Mum had taken me on a 120-km mother-and-son walking holiday as a treat for my birthday. Although I was still on my first special ____21____, I’d love to see some ancient civilisation.
“Why don’t we go to Egypt ” I said. “It sounds ____22____, but I’m not paying for it,” Mum smiled and replied.
“I’ll save up my pocket money, and get a ____23____,” I said. I started saving my $10-a-week pocket money and washed my parents’ car for ____24____ cash.
In 2020, we moved to Perth. One day, I ____25____ a brochure in the letter box which was advertising a job delivering catalogues (目录). I applied for the job, and ____26____ I got it a week later.
On a Monday, a mountain of catalogues were ____27____ at our house. It took me nine hours to sort through them, and then I ____28____ them to 430 houses. At first, I used my bike and ____29____ the catalogues in my backpack, but this wasn’t very ____30____ so I bought a trolley (手推车) which improved my speed. As time went by, people started ____31____ me and saying hello on my rounds.
After three and half years I’d ____32____ a massive $6,500, and in January this year I flew to Egypt. I had a good time visiting the powerful pyramids at Giza, ____33____ local food and sailing down a river. I fully ____34____ that nothing can stop a person from following his ____35____.
21. A. solution B. topic C. experiment D. trip
22. A. fantastic B. terrible C. anxious D. confusing
23. A. toy B. summary C. poster D. job
24. A. important B. extra C. unusual D. formal
25. A. saw B. borrowed C. published D. exchanged
26. A. slowly B. secretly C. finally D. curiously
27. A. cut off B. given back C. paid back D. dropped off
28. A. threw B. delivered C. applied D. sold
29. A. designed B. carried C. shared D. trapped
30. A. free B. amazing C. effective D. common
31. A. recognising B. preventing C. interviewing D. investigating
32. A. afforded B. selected C. donated D. saved
33. A. explaining B. enjoying C. testing D. replacing
34. A. believe B. pretend C. regret D. worry
35. A. system B. supply C. dream D. duty
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者想要去埃及旅行，但是母亲表示不会给作者拿钱。于是作者把零用钱存了起来，还找了份工作。最终三年半后，实现了自己去埃及旅行梦想。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然这是我的第一次特别旅行，但我很想看看古代文明。A. solution解决方案；B. topic主题；C. experiment实验；D. trip旅行。根据上文“It was July 2019 and Mum had taken me on a 120-km mother-and-son walking holiday as a treat for my birthday.(那是2019年7月，妈妈带我去了一次120公里的母子徒步旅行，作为我生日的礼物)”可知，这是作者第一次特别旅行。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“听起来很棒，但我不会付钱的。”妈妈笑着回答。A. fantastic极好的；B. terrible糟糕的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. confusing令人困惑的。后文“but I’m not paying for it”中but表示转折，说明母亲也赞同去埃及，但是不会付钱。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我要把零用钱存起来，找份工作，”我说。A. toy玩具；B. summary总结；C. poster海报；D. job工作。根据后文“I applied for the job”可知，作者找工作为旅行存钱。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我开始把每周10美元的零用钱存起来，给父母洗车赚外快。A. important重要的；B. extra额外的；C. unusual不寻常的；D. formal正式的。根据上文“washed my parents’ car for”可知，作者想要去旅行，所以给父母洗车赚外快，即获得额外的钱。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我在信箱里看到一本宣传册，上面写着招聘送货目录员的广告。A. saw看见；B. borrowed借来；C. published出版；D. exchanged交换。根据后文“a brochure in the letter box which was advertising a job delivering catalogues”可知，作者在信箱里看到一本宣传册，故选A。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我申请了那份工作，一周后终于得到了。A. slowly缓慢地；B. secretly秘密地；C. finally最后；D. curiously好奇地。根据后文“I got it a week later.”可知，此处指经过一周作者最终得到了工作。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：一个星期一，我们家收到了堆积如山的商品目录。A. cut off切断；B. given back归还；C. paid back偿还；D. dropped off放下。根据上文“On a Monday, a mountain of catalogues were”可知，此处指许多商品目录被送到了作者家里。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我花了9个小时整理它们，然后把它们送到430户人家。A. threw扔；B. delivered递送；C. applied应用；D. sold出售。根据上文“advertising a job delivering catalogues”可知，作者的工作主要是去送这些目录。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一开始，我骑自行车，把目录放在背包里，但这不是很有效，所以我买了一个手推车，这提高了我的速度。A. designed设计；B. carried搬运；C. shared分享；D. trapped困住。根据后文“the catalogues in my backpack”可知，作者一开始通过把目录携带在背包里去送目录。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一开始，我骑自行车，把目录放在背包里，但这不是很有效，所以我买了一个手推车，这提高了我的速度。A. free自由的；B. amazing惊人的；C. effective有效的；D. common共同的。根据后文“so I bought a trolley which improved my speed”可知，作者买了一个手推车，提高了速度，说明一开始的方法不是很有效。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的流逝，人们开始认出我，并在我巡视时跟我打招呼。A. recognising认出；B. preventing阻止；C. interviewing采访；D. investigating调查。根据后文“saying hello on my rounds”可知，人们会和作者打招呼，说明开始认出作者了。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：三年半后，我攒下了6500美元，今年1月，我飞往埃及。A. afforded买得起；B. selected选择；C. donated捐赠；D. saved挽救，存钱。根据后文“a massive $6,500”可知，此处指作者存了6500美元，足够去旅行了。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在吉萨参观了雄伟的金字塔，享受了当地的食物，还乘船顺流而下，度过了愉快的时光。A. explaining解释；B. enjoying享受；C. testing测试；D. replacing代替。根据后文“local food”可知，此处指享受当地食物，应用enjoy。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我完全相信没有什么能阻止一个人追求他的梦想。A. believe相信；B. pretend假装；C. regret后悔；D. worry担心。根据后文“nothing can stop a person”以及作者通过努力实现了去旅行的梦想，所以这里指作者相信没有什么能阻止一个人追求他的梦想。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我完全相信没有什么能阻止一个人追求他的梦想。A. system系统；B. supply供应；C. dream梦想；D. duty义务。根据上文““Why don’t we go to Egypt ” I said.”可知，作者为了实现去埃及旅行的梦想，通过打工攒钱最终实现了自己的梦想，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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The earliest Chinese kites ____36____ were made of wood were called muyuan (wooden kites) They date as far back as the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) at least two thousand years ago. After the ____37____ (invent) of paper, kites began to be made of this new material, paper, and this paper kite is called zhiyuan.
The method of making a kite can be divided into three parts. Firstly, use thin bamboo strips (条) ____38____ (make) a kite frame (框架), and according to taste, kites can have ____39____ (attract) shapes like a dragonfly, a swallow, a centipede or a butterfly. Secondly, glue paper onto the framework. The paper ____40____ (require) to be thin. Finally, decorate the kites ____41____ colorful paintings and ribbons.
Although the basic method remains the same, styles of kite making are presented ____42____ (different) in every place. The kites in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for ____43____ (they) fine materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, which was over 300 meters long and in the shape of a centipede with a dragon’s head, won the ____44____ (one) place in the International Kite Festival held in Italy. This kite is now shown in the Weifang Kite Museum. Every year, the World Kite Festival will be held there and is expected to draw many fans with a love for _____45_____ (fly) kites.
【答案】36. that
37. invention
38. to make
39. attractive
40. is required
41. with 42. differently
43. their 44. first
45. flying
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了风筝的历史、制作及发展现状。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国最早的木制风筝被称为木鸢，可以追溯到至少两千年前的战国时期(公元前475-221年)。此处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为The earliest Chinese kites，指代事物，先行词中有形容词最高级修饰，关系词替代先行词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that引导。故填that。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：纸发明以后，人们开始用这种新材料——纸来制作风筝，这种纸风筝就叫做纸鸢。定冠词the后用不可数名词invention(发明)作介词after的宾语。故填invention。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：首先，用细竹条做风筝架，根据喜好，风筝可以有吸引人的形状，比如蜻蜓、燕子、蜈蚣或蝴蝶。use sth. to do sth.“用某物做某事”是固定句式，make用不定式形式。故填to make。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：同上。修饰名词shapes用形容词attractive作定语。故填attractive。
【40题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：纸张要求很薄。谓语动词require和主语The paper之间是被动关系，本句描述客观事实，用一般现在时的被动语态。主谓一致，故填is required。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：最后，用彩画和彩带装饰风筝。decorate...with...“用……装饰”是固定搭配，符合句意。故填with。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：虽然制作风筝的基本方法保持不变，但各地的风筝制作风格却各不相同。修饰动词presented应用副词differently作状语。故填differently。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：在“世界风筝之都”山东潍坊，风筝以其精美的材料、绘画、雕刻和灵活的飞行动作而闻名。限定名词应用其形容词性物主代词their。故填their。
【44题详解】
考查序数词。句意：其中一只风筝长300多米，形状像一条带龙头的蜈蚣，在意大利举行的国际风筝节上获得了第一名。根据句意和定冠词the可知，应用序数词first作定语，修饰place。故填first。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：每年，世界风筝节都会在那里举行，预计会吸引许多热爱放风筝的粉丝。介词for后应用动名词形式作宾语。故填flying。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 某英语刊物正在进行以“Traveling alone or in a group”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇文章向该刊投稿。内容包括：
1. 比较两种旅行方式的利弊；
2. 介绍你喜欢的旅行方式，并说明原因。
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。
Traveling alone or in a group
Before taking a vacation, we should consider whether to travel alone or go in a tour group.
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【答案】one possible version:
Traveling alone or in a group
Before taking a vacation, we should consider whether to travel alone or go in a tour group. These two different choices can make different experiences.
When you travel in a tour group, you don’t have to spend a lot of time and energy making a tour plan. All you need do is follow the tour guide, who tells you the interesting things about a scenic spot. Besides, you can have a chance to make friends with the partners in your tour group. However, traveling alone can make you enjoy the freedom of exploring places, without the limit of a fixed schedule. You can meet new people during travel, try new things and take a break as you like.
As for me, I prefer traveling alone, for this is a way to completely relax.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文，要求考生以“Traveling alone or in a group”为题写一篇文章投稿，比较两种旅行方式的利弊，介绍喜欢的旅行方式，并说明原因。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
景点：scenic spot→places of interest
此外：besides→furthermore/in addition
机会：chance→opportunity
固定：fixed→unchangeable
休息：take a break→take a rest
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：All you need do is follow the tour guide, who tells you the interesting things about a scenic spot.
拓展句：What you need do is follow the tour guide telling you the interesting things about a place of interest.
【点睛】【高分句型1】When you travel in a tour group, you don’t have to spend a lot of time and energy making a tour plan.(使用了When引导时间状语从句和动名词作宾语)
【高分句型2】However, traveling alone can make you enjoy the freedom of exploring places, without the limit of a fixed schedule.(使用了动名词短语作主语和动名词短语作介词宾语)
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。
In a small town, there lived a young elementary school student named Timmy, whose lateness had become his worst trait (特点) in his school.
Every school morning, he struggled to get out of bed, often finding himself rushing through breakfast and forgetting important things like his homework or lunchbox. Meanwhile, his classmates would glance at the empty seat beside them, exchanging knowing looks as the clock ticked pa st the start of the class. When Timmy finally arrived, he would often find himself the center of attention, and his cheeks red with embarrassment as he apologised. Deep down, Timmy felt a growing sense of discomfort and shame about his habitual lateness. His teachers and classmates were concerned about the effect of his constant lateness on his studies.
One day, Timmy’s class teacher, Mrs. Johnson, decided to solve the issue. She approached Timmy with a gentle smile, “Timmy, can we talk about something important ”
Timmy looked up and replied, a bit nervous, “Sure, Mrs. Johnson.”
She crouched (蹲下) down to his level, speaking softly but seriously and sincerely, “I’ve noticed you’ve been late for class quite often. Do you know being on time is very important ”
Timmy lowered his head and said, “Yes, but...”
Mrs. Johnson continued, “Being on time helps you not miss out on your lessons. It’s also about respect for your classmates and me. When you’re late, it can disrupt (打乱) the whole class. We all miss you when you’re not here on time.”
Timmy nodded and said, a look of understanding on his face, “I didn’t realize it was affecting everyone. I’ll try to be better, Mrs. Johnson. But I have difficulty waking up and getting out of bed. Every morning when my alarm clock sounded, I hit the snooze (小睡) button, just 10 more minutes. Then 10 minutes later, another 10 minutes. That’s why I am always late for school.”
“Don’t worry. We’re all here to help you,” Mrs. Johnson said, offering a comforting smile.
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。
After the talk, Mrs. Johnson, along with Timmy’s classmates, came up with a plan to help him.
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Soon Timmy’s change was obvious.
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【答案】范文
After the talk, Mrs. Johnson, along with Timmy’s classmates, came up with a plan to help him. They decided to create a schedule where a different classmate would call Timmy each morning to make sure he was awake. Additionally, they organized a morning study group that met half an hour before class started, giving Timmy an extra reason to arrive early. Mrs. Johnson also suggested a reward system: For every week Timmy was on time, he would earn a star, and a certain number of stars would earn him a small prize. They stuck to the plan day in and day out.
Soon Timmy’s change was obvious. The morning calls from his classmates not only woke him up but also made him feel cared for and part of a community. The routine helped him get more organized, and slowly he was no longer late. His classmates cheered for every star he earned, and Mrs. Johnson’s encouragement motivated him further. Timmy’s self-esteem grew as he no longer felt the embarrassment of being late. This newfound sense of responsibility and community support transformed not just his morning routine but his overall attitude towards school and learning.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在一个小镇上，住着一个名叫蒂米的小学生，他的迟到已经成为他在学校里最糟糕的特点。一天，蒂米的班主任约翰逊夫人决定解决这个问题，老师和同学一起制定计划，让蒂米不再迟到，蒂米坚持了下来，也逐渐改变了早上的习惯和对学校和学习的整体态度。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“谈话结束后，约翰逊夫人和蒂米的同学们想出了一个帮助他的计划”可知，第一段可描写同学和老师的计划实施情况以及蒂米执行情况。
②由第二段首句内容“很快，蒂米的变化就很明显了”可知，第二段可描写蒂米的具体变化以及蒂米内心的变化。
2.续写线索：制定计划——确保不迟到——奖励蒂米——蒂米坚持计划——蒂米发生变化——蒂米感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①决定：decide / determine
②开始：start/begin
③确保：make sure /ensure
情绪类
①尴尬：embarrassment/ awkwardness
②有条理：organized/ methodic
【点睛】[高分句型1] Additionally, they organized a morning study group that met half an hour before class started, giving Timmy an extra reason to arrive early. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] They decided to create a schedule where a different classmate would call Timmy each morning to make sure he was awake. (运用了where引导定语从句)
