射洪中学校2023-2024学年高一下学期5月期中考试英语试题
（时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡对应题号的位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷（选择题）
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2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，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出 最佳选项，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。
1.What time does the train leave
A.At 12：00. B.At 11：45. C.At 11：30.
2.What is the man going to do tonight
A.To a birthday party.
B.To visit Jane.
C.To the theatre.
3.How much can the woman save if she buys three shirts
A.3 dollars. B.6 dollars. C.5 dollars.
4.Who is coming to visit the family
A.The man’s mother.
B.The woman’s mother.
C.The child’s mother.
5.How many radios will Jessie have in her family
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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、7题。
6.What are the speakers going to do after lunch
A.See a film. B.Go shopping. C.Attend a meeting.
7.Which restaurant will the speakers go to
A.Jim’s Cafe. B.Rose Restaurant. C.Seafood Palace.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.Which one is right
A.Janice called Allison.
B.Allison called Janice.
C.James called Allison.
9.Who got the two tickets for the National Women’s Volleyball match
A.Janice. B.Allison. C.Not mentioned.
10.What time are they going to meet at the entrance to the Capital Stadium
A.6: 40. B.6: 20. C.7: 20.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.What kind of people do they NOT need
A.Those who have no experience in office work.
B.Those who know no foreign language.
C.Those who want to work only 30 hours a week.
12.What kind of people will probably get a higher pay
A.Those who are well educated.
B.Those who can speak a second language.
C.Those who have much experience.
13.What’s the relationship between the two speakers
A.Interviewer and interviewee.
B.Boss and secretary.
C.Friends.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14.Why is it easier for the woman to learn English
A.She often talks to English people.
B.She speaks two languages already.
C.She always does her homework right after class.
15.Which of the following is suggested by the woman as a good way to learn English
A.Reading newspapers. B.Talking to foreigners. C.Both A and B.
16.Why is it difficult for the man to learn English
A.He doesn’t do homework on time.
B.There are no native English speakers around him.
C.He is too shy to speak English.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Who do you suppose is speaking
A.A tourist guide. B.A bus driver. C.A keen traveller.
18.What’s the weather like
A.Comfortable. B.Hot. C.Cool.
19.What do people enjoy doing in the national park in late autumn and winter
A.Going for a walk. B .Driving around the lake. C.Taking photos.
20.How long are the tourists supposed to stay in the park
A.65 minutes. B.110 minutes. C.3 hours.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Libraries are the temple for book lovers, the main source of knowledge and wisdom. Here are the biggest libraries in the world.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in the US is the biggest library in the world, whose collections are from all around the world. The library has a collection of 32 million cataloged books. It receives 22,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the US. Some of the major works stored in the library are Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence, the world’s most famous architectural designs and so on.
The British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is the second biggest library in the world. It holds 150 million items from different countries. It receives 8,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its collection includes 14 million books. Every year over 3 million items are added to the library. The major highlights of the library collection are Diamond Sutra and Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
Library and Archives (档案馆) Canada (LAC)
Canada has the third biggest library in the world. The library holds 20 million books, 24 million photographs and a lot of digital works. Its collection includes The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act, the British North America Act and many more precious works.
The New York Public Library (NYPL)
It is the fourth largest library in the world. It is the public library having 87 branches. The library has a collection of 53 million items. It also has four research libraries which are open to the general public. You can ask and discover about anything on the official website of NYPL.
1. Which of the following works is stored in the Library of Congress
A. The British North America Act.
B. Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
C. Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence.
D. The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act.
2. How many new items does the British Library receive every year
A. About 22,000. B. More than 8,000.
C. About 14 million. D. More than 3 million.
3. Which library owns an official website where you can search for all information
A. Library and Archives Canada. B. The Library of Congress.
C The New York Public Library. D. The British Library.
B
Some Christmas traditions are pretty standard in mainstream（主流）American culture: put up the tree string up the lights, visit grandma, and so on.
Then there’s the one my Colombian family does every year: the Novena de Aguinaldos. We pray（祈祷）for nine days without a stop, and this Novena counts down the nine days before Christmas. Most Americans have never heard of it, but in Colombia, it’s a big deal.
Like all good traditions, especially around the holidays, this tradition is about community and getting together with friends and family. My family immigrated（移民）from Colombia when I was just two months old. Every year, we gather with a group of Colombian friends for as many of the nine nights as we can.
There are three parts to the Novena de Aguinaldos. The first is the reading: each kid takes turns to read a book. Next comes the gozos, which means “The Joys”. That’s where the music comes in, and everyone gets an instrument, a maraca, a drum, a tin can—whatever you can use to make a sound. And then, the villancicos——Spanish Christmas carols（颂歌）come.
I’ve lived my whole life in the US. There’s not a lot of Colombian culture that we still hang onto. Why do we still carry on with the tradition of celebrating the Novenas, then
When I asked my parents the other day, the answer was that immigrants didn’t belong anywhere—not where you were, nor where you were from. So my parents helped create a space where we did. Even if the Novenas were nothing like what we might have celebrated if we’d stayed in Colombia, the Novenas became the heart of our community.
But our Novenas are starting to feel a little more breakable. It’s getting harder and harder for everyone to get together each year. Last year, I was studying abroad in Italy and couldn’t make it to any gathering; my brother went off to college and had exams late into December; my sister just moved to a new city, and my parents have taken up jobs in different countries.
4. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The process of celebrating the Novena.
B. The development of a Colombian tradition.
C. The background of the Colombian family.
D. The differences between the Novena and Christmas.
5. Why does the Colombian family celebrate the Novena
A. To remember their dead friends. B. To find a sense of belonging.
C. To show their respect for Americans. D. To understand the local culture.
6. What makes celebrating the Novena difficult for the Colombian family
A. Lack of money. B. Their separate busy life.
C. American laws. D. Friends’ complaints.
7. What’s the best title for the text
A. Growing Up B. Colorful Culture
C. Exploring American Christmas Traditions D. Colombian Family’s Novena in the US
C
Have you ever imagined that your simple T-shirt could cool you down by up to 5℃ on sticky summer days Thanks to a recent discovery, the possibility is getting closer. While there are many choices managing to keep the body warm, this amazing invention aims to offer real relief for those eager to feel comfortable and fresh in the outdoors on extremely hot days.
Its inventors, engineers Ma Yaoguang of Zhejiang University and Tao Guangming of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, took a completely creative approach. They designed a special textile(纺织物) that can absorb body heat and re-emit(重发出) its energy into space. This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling, Science Magazine reveals. This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a regular shirt, you are actually wearing a device that works like a mirror.
Up until now, the available solutions to heat through clothes were limited to suggestions on wearing light colors since these don’t absorb sunlight like dark colors do, and choosing breathable cloth like cotton and linen. But even when these tips can actually help you chill, they are simply not enough in the hottest seasons, and in places with extreme temperatures.
Inventors Yaoguang and Guangming are now looking out for textile manufacturers(制造商) and clothing brands that are interested in using their cloth. They estimate that the new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent. “We can make it with mass production, which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is basically the same as their old ones,” Yaoguang said.
8. What is the purpose of the new invention
A. To warm up people’s body.
B. To cool people off in hot weather.
C. To measure the wearers’ temperature.
D. To protect clothes from becoming wet.
9. How does the special product work
A. By sending out absorbed heat.
B. By turning sunlight into energy.
C. By keeping heat out completely.
D. By using light colors to reflect sunlight.
10. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Relax. B. Heat. C. Cool. D. Freeze.
11. What can we learn about the new T-shirt according to the passage
A. It needs to be tested further.
B. It had been designed by a clothing brand.
C. It has been produced by a textile manufacturer.
D. It won’t cost much more money than a regular one.
D
We all have an idea about the common types of environmental problems. However, light pollution may be a new term to many of us. But, the fact is that it does affect mankind, other living forms and the environment as a whole.
What is light pollution It presents all forms of misused man-made light. The obvious cause of light pollution is the use of outdoor lighting products improperly. It can be office lighting, car headlights, station lights, streetlights and many more.
Light pollution is harmful to both animals and plants. Upon studies, it is found that obvious effects are observed in the behaviour of animals that are active at night. Needless to mention, bright light at night makes it difficult for these animals to hunt, wander and perform their regular activities. Light pollution is directly or indirectly responsible for causing several diseases. Its effects are related to disturbance in the physical rhythm (节奏). It contributes to risks of developing cancerous cells. So, it’s nothing less than a threat to human health.
You have already seen the negative effects of light pollution on animals and human health. Apart from this, the actual cost of misused light is about millions of dollars every year. It also leads to the release of greenhouse gases and global warming. After all, coal or gas is used for producing electricity.
While outdoor lighting and using man-made lighting products are part of our modern lifestyle, some simple ways will surely help in reducing light pollution. For example, while installing (安装) outdoor lighting, make sure that they are pointed downwards. Also, use only the required lighting equipment for both home and offices. Believe it or not, many people living in the urban areas cannot view clear sky and stars at night. Let’s contribute our part in reducing the pollution.
12. What can we learn about light pollution
A. It has little effect on plants.
B. It contributes to most cancers.
C. It is a negative fruit of light technology.
D. It affects animals’ behavior during the day.
13. Why does light pollution affect the climate
A. It increases the temperature at night.
B. It creates clouds in parts of the Earth.
C. It stops the release of greenhouse gases.
D. It is related to the burning of coal and gas.
14. How can we contribute our part in reducing light pollution
A. Forbid the use of outdoor lighting.
B. Use clean energy to produce electricity.
C. Avoid unnecessary lights at home and offices.
D. Reduce money spent on light in urban areas.
15 What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Citizens should be banned to install outdoor lighting.
B. Only simple ways can help reduce light pollution.
C. There is no clear sky or stars over the urban areas.
D. Light pollution needs to be dealt with urgently.
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。
Training for a marathon (马拉松) requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. ___16___, buy the best-fitting running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit. ___17___. As always, you should stretch (伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.
During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. ___18___, it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. ___19___. After two weeks, start timing yourself. ___20___. Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.
A. After six days
B. For a good marathon runner
C. Before you begin your training
D. With each day, increase the distance by a half mile
E. If they still feel good, you can begin running in them
F. Time spent for preparation raises the quality of training
G. Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。
As we all know, swimming is great fun. But it often comes with ____21____. Drowning (溺水) is a real possibility even for the most ____22____ swimmers. However, this dangerous situation can be changed with watchful eyes. This summer in Florida, two young men helped to ____23____ one drowning death.
Griffin Emerson, a 6-year-old child, swam in an apartment block’s pool. He enjoyed the pool’s ____24____area. But he began to ____25____ toward the deeper part slowly, struggling to keep his head above water. All that came about as no one else, including his mother, seemed to ____26____ him. Griffin’s frightening ____27____ in the water happened over the course of a full minute, ending up with the child going down to the ____28____ of the pool.
However, one young man, Noah, did find Griffin in the pool. He told his friend Weston to call 911 at once. And Noah ____29____ to jump into the pool to ____30____ the 6-year-old.
Noah made it to Griffin, caught him and ____31____ him to the surface and then to the side of the pool. Before the emergency services’ arrival, Noah and Weston tried their best to ____32____ life-saving steps.
____33____, a few minutes later, Griffin recovered his breath. Griffin’s mother was ____34____ to Noah and Weston for their heroic actions. But the two young men thought it was no big deal and hoped that this act of kindness would be ____35____.
21. A. challenge B. attention C. danger D. limitation
22. A. curious B. ordinary C. powerful D. experienced
23. A. prevent B. identify C. protect D. suffer
24. A. quiet B. narrow C. shallow D. separate
25. A. run B. move C. jump D. climb
26. A. recognize B. notice C. seek D. persuade
27. A. struggle B. complaint C. adventure D. escape
28. A. side B. center C. bottom D. corner
29. A. hurried B. regretted C. continued D. assumed
30. A. catch up with B. keep track of C. come across D. check on
31. A. tied B. directed C. held D. pulled
32. A. recall B. describe C. perform D. explain
33. A. Strangely B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. Surprisingly
34. A. familiar B. patient C. generous D. grateful
35. A. paid forward B. brought in C. looked into D. settled for
第II卷（非选择题）
第二节（共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读短文内容，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When it comes to animals in China, one iconic creature springs to mind: the black and white giant panda. This national animal is _____36_____ (extreme) rare and protected by the Chinese government. In the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, also _____37_____ (call) Chengdu Panda Base, you’ll be able to see these soft, clumsy (笨拙的) creatures carefully protected.
Chengdu Panda Base ____38____ (consider) as an important institution for panda research nowadays. Built in 1987 to care for rescued wild pandas, the open-air reserve is one of China’s most popular _____39_____ (destination).It is remarkably successful at introducing new pandas into wild populations and mainly focuses _____40_____ the conservation of pandas.
Try to visit in the morning _____41_____ the pandas are most active. Feeding takes place around opening time at 8 am, although you’ll see them eating in the late afternoon, too. Pandas spend most of their afternoons ____42____ (sleep), particularly during the height of midsummer.
As well as living, breathing pandas, there are some _____43_____ (amaze) panda information centers and museums explaining how_____44_____( protect) pandas from dying out. A visit to the base is a perfect learning opportunity for adults and children alike to get closer to ______45______ lovely creature.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假如你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Harry上周写信询问你的体育爱好。请根据以下要点给他回信，内容包括：
1.你喜欢的运动项目及原因；
2.何时喜欢上这项运动，现在参加该运动的情况如何；
3.询问对方体育爱好。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Harry,
How is it going
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE
The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.
The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.
Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.
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。
As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.
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The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.
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（时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡对应题号的位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷（选择题）
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2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，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出 最佳选项，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。
1.What time does the train leave
A.At 12：00. B.At 11：45. C.At 11：30.
2.What is the man going to do tonight
A.To a birthday party.
B.To visit Jane.
C.To the theatre.
3.How much can the woman save if she buys three shirts
A.3 dollars. B.6 dollars. C.5 dollars.
4.Who is coming to visit the family
A.The man’s mother.
B.The woman’s mother.
C.The child’s mother.
5.How many radios will Jessie have in her family
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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、7题。
6.What are the speakers going to do after lunch
A.See a film. B.Go shopping. C.Attend a meeting.
7.Which restaurant will the speakers go to
AJim’s Cafe. B.Rose Restaurant. C.Seafood Palace.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.Which one is right
A.Janice called Allison.
B.Allison called Janice.
CJames called Allison.
9.Who got the two tickets for the National Women’s Volleyball match
A.Janice. B.Allison. C.Not mentioned.
10.What time are they going to meet at the entrance to the Capital Stadium
A.6: 40. B.6: 20. C.7: 20.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.What kind of people do they NOT need
A.Those who have no experience in office work.
B.Those who know no foreign language.
C.Those who want to work only 30 hours a week.
12.What kind of people will probably get a higher pay
A.Those who are well educated.
B.Those who can speak a second language.
C.Those who have much experience.
13.What’s the relationship between the two speakers
A.Interviewer and interviewee.
B.Boss and secretary.
C.Friends.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14.Why is it easier for the woman to learn English
A.She often talks to English people.
B.She speaks two languages already.
C.She always does her homework right after class.
15.Which of the following is suggested by the woman as a good way to learn English
A.Reading newspapers. B.Talking to foreigners. C.Both A and B.
16.Why is it difficult for the man to learn English
AHe doesn’t do homework on time.
B.There are no native English speakers around him.
C.He is too shy to speak English.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Who do you suppose is speaking
A.A tourist guide. B.A bus driver. C.A keen traveller.
18.What’s the weather like
A.Comfortable. B.Hot. C.Cool.
19.What do people enjoy doing in the national park in late autumn and winter
A.Going for a walk. B .Driving around the lake. C.Taking photos.
20.How long are the tourists supposed to stay in the park
A.65 minutes. B.110 minutes. C.3 hours.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Libraries are the temple for book lovers, the main source of knowledge and wisdom. Here are the biggest libraries in the world.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in the US is the biggest library in the world, whose collections are from all around the world. The library has a collection of 32 million cataloged books. It receives 22,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the US. Some of the major works stored in the library are Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence, the world’s most famous architectural designs and so on.
The British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is the second biggest library in the world. It holds 150 million items from different countries. It receives 8,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its collection includes 14 million books. Every year over 3 million items are added to the library. The major highlights of the library collection are Diamond Sutra and Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
Library and Archives (档案馆) Canada (LAC)
Canada has the third biggest library in the world. The library holds 20 million books, 24 million photographs and a lot of digital works. Its collection includes The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act, the British North America Act and many more precious works.
The New York Public Library (NYPL)
It is the fourth largest library in the world. It is the public library having 87 branches. The library has a collection of 53 million items. It also has four research libraries which are open to the general public. You can ask and discover about anything on the official website of NYPL.
1. Which of the following works is stored in the Library of Congress
A. The British North America Act.
B. Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
C. Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence.
D. The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act.
2. How many new items does the British Library receive every year
A. About 22,000. B. More than 8,000.
C. About 14 million. D. More than 3 million.
3. Which library owns an official website where you can search for all information
A. Library and Archives Canada. B. The Library of Congress.
C. The New York Public Library. D. The British Library.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上四个著名图书馆的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Some of the major works stored in the library are Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence, the world’s most famous architectural designs and so on.(图书馆收藏的主要作品有《独立宣言》草稿、世界上最著名的建筑设计等)”可知，《独立宣言》草稿被保存在国会图书馆。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The British Library部分中“Every year over 3 million items are added to the library.(每年有300多万件图书被添加到图书馆)”可知，大英图书馆每年接收超过300万新物品。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“You can ask and discover about anything on the official website of NYPL.(你可以在纽约公共图书馆的官方网站上询问和发现任何事情)”可知，The New York Public Library有一个官方网站，你可以在那里搜索到所有的信息。故选C。
B
Some Christmas traditions are pretty standard in mainstream（主流）American culture: put up the tree, string up the lights, visit grandma, and so on.
Then there’s the one my Colombian family does every year: the Novena de Aguinaldos. We pray（祈祷）for nine days without a stop, and this Novena counts down the nine days before Christmas. Most Americans have never heard of it, but in Colombia, it’s a big deal.
Like all good traditions, especially around the holidays, this tradition is about community and getting together with friends and family. My family immigrated（移民）from Colombia when I was just two months old. Every year, we gather with a group of Colombian friends for as many of the nine nights as we can.
There are three parts to the Novena de Aguinaldos. The first is the reading: each kid takes turns to read a book. Next comes the gozos, which means “The Joys”. That’s where the music comes in, and everyone gets an instrument, a maraca, a drum, a tin can—whatever you can use to make a sound. And then, the villancicos——Spanish Christmas carols（颂歌）come.
I’ve lived my whole life in the US. There’s not a lot of Colombian culture that we still hang onto. Why do we still carry on with the tradition of celebrating the Novenas, then
When I asked my parents the other day, the answer was that immigrants didn’t belong anywhere—not where you were, nor where you were from. So my parents helped create a space where we did. Even if the Novenas were nothing like what we might have celebrated if we’d stayed in Colombia, the Novenas became the heart of our community.
But our Novenas are starting to feel a little more breakable. It’s getting harder and harder for everyone to get together each year. Last year, I was studying abroad in Italy and couldn’t make it to any gathering; my brother went off to college and had exams late into December; my sister just moved to a new city, and my parents have taken up jobs in different countries.
4. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The process of celebrating the Novena.
B. The development of a Colombian tradition.
C. The background of the Colombian family.
D. The differences between the Novena and Christmas.
5. Why does the Colombian family celebrate the Novena
A. To remember their dead friends. B. To find a sense of belonging.
C. To show their respect for Americans. D. To understand the local culture.
6. What makes celebrating the Novena difficult for the Colombian family
A. Lack of money. B. Their separate busy life.
C. American laws. D. Friends’ complaints.
7. What’s the best title for the text
A. Growing Up B. Colorful Culture
C. Exploring American Christmas Traditions D. Colombian Family’s Novena in the US
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要叙述了作者一家很早从哥伦比亚移民到美国，他们在美国人庆祝圣诞节前经常庆祝他们自己的节日，以此来找回归属感。但是由于后来家人都各自忙着自己的事，庆祝九日敬礼节也变得困难起来。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“There are three parts to the Novena de Aguinaldos. The first is the reading: each kid takes turns to read a book. Next comes the gozos, which means “The Joys”. That’s where the music comes in, and everyone gets an instrument, a maraca, a drum, a tin can—whatever you can use to make a sound. And then, the villancicos——Spanish Christmas carols（颂歌）come.”（九日敬礼有三个部分。首先是阅读: 每个孩子轮流读一本书。接下来是戈佐斯，意思是“快乐”。这就是音乐发挥作用的地方，每个人都能得到一件乐器，一个沙球，一个鼓，一个罐子——任何你能用来发出声音的东西。然后，是维兰西科人——西班牙圣诞颂歌。）可知，第四段主要讲了庆祝九日敬礼节的过程。故选A项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“When I asked my parents the other day, the answer was that immigrants didn’t belong anywhere—not where you were, nor where you were from. So my parents helped create a space where we did.”（ 前几天我问我的父母，答案是移民不属于任何地方——不属于你在哪里，也不属于你从哪里来。所以我父母帮我们创造了一个空间。）可知，哥伦比亚家族庆祝九日敬礼节是为找到归属感。故选B项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“It’s getting harder and harder for everyone to get together each year. Last year, I was studying abroad in Italy and couldn’t make it to any gathering; my brother went off to college and had exams late into December; my sister just moved to a new city, and my parents have taken up jobs in different countries.”（ 每年大家聚在一起越来越难了。去年，我在意大利留学，无法参加任何聚会; 我哥哥去上大学，考试一直持续到12月底；我姐姐刚搬到一个新城市，我父母在不同的国家找到了工作。）可知，他们各自忙碌的生活使得哥伦比亚家庭庆祝九日敬礼节变得困难。故选B项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。本文主要叙述了作者一家很早从哥伦比亚移民到美国，他们在美国人庆祝圣诞节前经常庆祝他们自己的节日，以此来找回归属感。但是由于后来家人都各自忙着自己的事，庆祝九日敬礼也变得困难起来。所以短文的最佳标题为“生活在美国的哥伦比亚家族的九日敬礼节”。故选D项。
C
Have you ever imagined that your simple T-shirt could cool you down by up to 5℃ on sticky summer days Thanks to a recent discovery, the possibility is getting closer. While there are many choices managing to keep the body warm, this amazing invention aims to offer real relief for those eager to feel comfortable and fresh in the outdoors on extremely hot days.
Its inventors, engineers Ma Yaoguang of Zhejiang University and Tao Guangming of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, took a completely creative approach. They designed a special textile(纺织物) that can absorb body heat and re-emit(重发出) its energy into space. This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling, Science Magazine reveals. This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a regular shirt, you are actually wearing a device that works like a mirror.
Up until now, the available solutions to heat through clothes were limited to suggestions on wearing light colors since these don’t absorb sunlight like dark colors do, and choosing breathable cloth like cotton and linen. But even when these tips can actually help you chill, they are simply not enough in the hottest seasons, and in places with extreme temperatures.
Inventors Yaoguang and Guangming are now looking out for textile manufacturers(制造商) and clothing brands that are interested in using their cloth. They estimate that the new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent. “We can make it with mass production, which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is basically the same as their old ones,” Yaoguang said.
8. What is the purpose of the new invention
A. To warm up people’s body.
B. To cool people off in hot weather.
C. To measure the wearers’ temperature.
D. To protect clothes from becoming wet.
9. How does the special product work
A. By sending out absorbed heat.
B. By turning sunlight into energy.
C. By keeping heat out completely.
D. By using light colors to reflect sunlight.
10. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A Relax. B. Heat. C. Cool. D. Freeze.
11. What can we learn about the new T-shirt according to the passage
A. It needs to be tested further.
B. It had been designed by a clothing brand.
C. It has been produced by a textile manufacturer.
D. It won’t cost much more money than a regular one.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了浙江大学的马耀光和华中科技大学的陶光明发明出了一种特殊的纺织物，穿上它可以让人的体温降低多达5℃。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“While there are many choices managing to keep the body warm, this amazing invention aims to offer real relief for those eager to feel comfortable and fresh in the outdoors on extremely hot days.(虽然有很多选择可以让身体保持温暖，但这项令人惊叹的发明旨在为那些渴望在极端炎热的日子里在户外感到舒适和新鲜的人提供真正的解脱。)”可知，这项新发明的目的是让人在热天凉快。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They designed a special textile(纺织物) that can absorb body heat and re-emit(重发出) its energy into space.(他们设计了一种特殊的纺织品，可以吸收身体热量并将其能量重新释放到太空中。)”可知，这款产品的工作原理是吸收身体的热量并将其重新释放出来。故选A。
【10题详解】
词义猜测题。画线词所在句中的“these tips”指代的是前面的内容，根据前面的“Up until now, the available solutions to heat through clothes were limited to suggestions on wearing light colors since these don’t absorb sunlight like dark colors do, and choosing breathable cloth like cotton and linen.(到目前为止，通过衣服来解决热量的可用方法仅限于建议穿浅色衣服，因为浅色衣服不像深色衣服那样吸收阳光，和选择棉和亚麻等透气布。)”可知，穿浅色衣服和选择棉、亚麻等透气布的方法是消除热量的方法，由此可推测出，这里是说这些方法实际上能够帮助凉快下来，chill意为“凉快”，和cool“变凉”意思最接近。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They estimate that the new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent.(他们估计，这种新材料只会使服装制造成本增加10%。)”可知，这种新材料的制造成本比普通材料只多出10%，由此可推测出，使用这种材料的T恤并不会比普通T恤花费多。故选D。
D
We all have an idea about the common types of environmental problems. However, light pollution may be a new term to many of us. But, the fact is that it does affect mankind, other living forms and the environment as a whole.
What is light pollution It presents all forms of misused man-made light. The obvious cause of light pollution is the use of outdoor lighting products improperly. It can be office lighting, car headlights, station lights, streetlights and many more.
Light pollution is harmful to both animals and plants. Upon studies, it is found that obvious effects are observed in the behaviour of animals that are active at night. Needless to mention, bright light at night makes it difficult for these animals to hunt, wander and perform their regular activities. Light pollution is directly or indirectly responsible for causing several diseases. Its effects are related to disturbance in the physical rhythm (节奏). It contributes to risks of developing cancerous cells. So, it’s nothing less than a threat to human health.
You have already seen the negative effects of light pollution on animals and human health. Apart from this, the actual cost of misused light is about millions of dollars every year. It also leads to the release of greenhouse gases and global warming. After all, coal or gas is used for producing electricity.
While outdoor lighting and using man-made lighting products are part of our modern lifestyle, some simple ways will surely help in reducing light pollution. For example, while installing (安装) outdoor lighting, make sure that they are pointed downwards. Also, use only the required lighting equipment for both home and offices. Believe it or not, many people living in the urban areas cannot view clear sky and stars at night. Let’s contribute our part in reducing the pollution.
12. What can we learn about light pollution
A. It has little effect on plants.
B. It contributes to most cancers.
C. It is a negative fruit of light technology.
D. It affects animals’ behavior during the day.
13. Why does light pollution affect the climate
A. It increases the temperature at night.
B. It creates clouds in parts of the Earth.
C. It stops the release of greenhouse gases.
D. It is related to the burning of coal and gas.
14. How can we contribute our part in reducing light pollution
A. Forbid the use of outdoor lighting.
B. Use clean energy to produce electricity.
C. Avoid unnecessary lights at home and offices.
D. Reduce money spent on light in urban areas.
15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Citizens should be banned to install outdoor lighting.
B. Only simple ways can help reduce light pollution.
C. There is no clear sky or stars over the urban areas.
D. Light pollution needs to be dealt with urgently.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，主要介绍了光污染的定义、造成的危害及防治建议等。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段关键句“ It presents all forms of misused man-made light. The obvious cause of light pollution is the use of outdoor lighting products improperly. It can be office lighting, car headlights, station lights, streetlights and many more.(它展示了各种形式的误用人造光。造成光污染的明显原因是户外照明产品使用不当。它可以是办公室照明，汽车大灯，车站灯，街灯等等)”可知，光污染是滥用各种人造光源而形成的，可以说是光技术的坏影响。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段关键句“It also leads to the release of greenhouse gases and global warming. After all, coal or gas is used for producing electricity.(它还会导致温室气体的释放和全球变暖。毕竟，煤或天然气是用来发电的)”可知，光需要电，而电是烧煤或煤气发出来的。因此，从这个角度来说光污染会引起全球变暖。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段关键句“Also, use only the required lighting equipment for both home and offices.(此外，只使用家庭和办公室所需的照明设备)”可知，在家里和办公室里只用必需的照明产品便可减少光污染，即避免不必要的照明。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后两句“Believe it or not, many people living in the urban areas cannot view clear sky and stars at night. Let’s contribute our part in reducing the pollution.(信不信由你，许多生活在城市地区的人在晚上看不到晴朗的天空和星星。让我们为减少污染贡献自己的一份力量)”可知， 光污染非常严重，该问题有待紧急解决。故选D。
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。
Training for a marathon (马拉松) requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. ___16___, buy the best-fitting running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit. ___17___. As always, you should stretch (伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.
During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. ___18___, it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. ___19___. After two weeks, start timing yourself. ___20___. Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.
A. After six days
B. For a good marathon runner
C. Before you begin your training
D. With each day, increase the distance by a half mile
E. If they still feel good, you can begin running in them
F. Time spent for preparation raises the quality of training
G. Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. A 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了进行马拉松训练具体做法。首先要为训练做好准备：准备好跑鞋以及训练前的热身动作。第一周：训练跑步时间的逐天增加；第二周：训练跑步距离的逐天增加；两周后，开始计时跑，制订逐步提高跑步时间和距离的计划。
【16题详解】
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据空后buy the best-fitting running shoes you can find（买一双你能找到的最合适的跑鞋）可知，此处是为了跑马拉松进行的准备工作。由此可知，C项Before you begin your training（在你开始训练之前）符合文意。故选C。
【17题详解】
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据空前When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double check the fit.（当你找到一双合适的鞋子，穿上几天再检查一下是否合脚）可知，E选项中they指的是前面提到的shoes，属于指代一致性，另外feel good与the fit有关。由此可知，E项If they still feel good, you can begin running in them（如果它们仍然感觉不错，你就可以穿着它们开始跑步了）符合文意。故选E.
【18题详解】
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据空前During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day.（在第一周，不要考虑距离，而是每天多跑5分钟。）可知，此处提到了一周七天的时间。再根据空后it is wise to take a day off to rest（明智的做法是休息一天）可知，剩余的就是六天的时间。由此可知，A项After six days（六天后）符合文意。故选A.
【19题详解】
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据空前面But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run.（但在接下来的一周，设定一个目标，每次跑步至少1.5英里）可知，此处指在距离上开始制定目标。由此可知，D项With each day, increase the distance by a half mile（每天增加半英里的距离）符合文意。故选D.
【20题详解】
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上文During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run.（在第一周，不要考虑距离，而是每天多跑5分钟。但在接下来的一周，设定一个目标，每次跑步至少1.5英里）及After two weeks, start timing yourself.（两周后开始计时）可知，此处提到了逐日增加跑步的时间和长度，两周后最自己开始计时。由此可知，G项Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time.（现在，你准备好去制定一个提高距离和时间的目标）符合文意。故选G.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。
As we all know, swimming is great fun. But it often comes with ____21____. Drowning (溺水) is a real possibility even for the most ____22____ swimmers. However, this dangerous situation can be changed with watchful eyes. This summer in Florida, two young men helped to ____23____ one drowning death.
Griffin Emerson, a 6-year-old child, swam in an apartment block’s pool. He enjoyed the pool’s ____24____area. But he began to ____25____ toward the deeper part slowly, struggling to keep his head above water. All that came about as no one else, including his mother, seemed to ____26____ him. Griffin’s frightening ____27____ in the water happened over the course of a full minute, ending up with the child going down to the ____28____ of the pool.
However, one young man, Noah, did find Griffin in the pool. He told his friend Weston to call 911 at once. And Noah ____29____ to jump into the pool to ____30____ the 6-year-old.
Noah made it to Griffin, caught him and ____31____ him to the surface and then to the side of the pool. Before the emergency services’ arrival, Noah and Weston tried their best to ____32____ life-saving steps.
____33____, a few minutes later, Griffin recovered his breath. Griffin’s mother was ____34____ to Noah and Weston for their heroic actions. But the two young men thought it was no big deal and hoped that this act of kindness would be ____35____.
21. A. challenge B. attention C. danger D. limitation
22. A. curious B. ordinary C. powerful D. experienced
23. A. prevent B. identify C. protect D. suffer
24. A. quiet B. narrow C. shallow D. separate
25. A. run B. move C. jump D. climb
26. A. recognize B. notice C. seek D. persuade
27. A. struggle B. complaint C. adventure D. escape
28. A. side B. center C. bottom D. corner
29. A. hurried B. regretted C. continued D. assumed
30. A. catch up with B. keep track of C. come across D. check on
31. A. tied B. directed C. held D. pulled
32. A. recall B. describe C. perform D. explain
33. A. Strangely B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. Surprisingly
34. A. familiar B. patient C. generous D. grateful
35. A. paid forward B. brought in C. looked into D. settled for
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了两个年轻人Noah和Weston及时发现了溺水的Griffin，并在急救人员到来之前尽力实施了救生步骤，成功地挽救了他的生命。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但它往往伴随着危险。A. challenge挑战；B. attention注意；C. danger危险；D. limitation限制。根据“Drowning (溺水)is a real possibility even for the most ____2____ swimmers.”可知，游泳经常伴随着危险。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：即使对最有经验的游泳者来说，溺水也是有可能的。A. curious好奇的；B. ordinary普通的；C. powerful强大的；D. experienced有经验的。根据“Drowning (溺水) is a real possibility”可知，溺水可能发生，即使是最有经验的游泳者。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今年夏天，在佛罗里达州，两名年轻人帮助阻止了一名溺水者的死亡。A. prevent阻止；B. identify识别；C. protect保护；D. suffer遭受。根据“Before the emergency services’ arrival, Noah and Weston tried their best to ____12____ life-saving steps. ____13____, a few minutes later, Griffin recovered his breath.”可知，Noah和Weston帮助阻止了一起溺水死亡事件。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他喜欢游泳池的浅水区。A. quiet安静的；B. narrow狭窄的；C. shallow浅的；D. separate分开的。根据“But he began to ____5____ toward the deeper part slowly, struggling to keep his head above water.”可知，Griffin一开始在浅水区玩得很开心。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但他开始慢慢地向较深的部分游去，挣扎着把头露出水面。A. run跑；B. move移动；C. jump跳；D. climb爬。根据“struggling to keep his head above water.”可知，Griffin开始慢慢地向深水区移动。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一切发生的时候，似乎没有其他人，包括他的母亲，注意到他。A. recognize认出；B. notice注意到；C. seek寻找；D. persuade说服。根据“All that came about as no one else, including his mother,”可知，似乎没有其他人，包括他的母亲，注意到Griffin。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Griffin在水里可怕的挣扎持续了整整一分钟，最后孩子沉到了池底。A. struggle挣扎；B. complaint抱怨；C. adventure冒险；D. escape逃跑。根据“ending up with the child going down to the ____8____ of the pool.”可知，Griffin 在沉入水底之前，在水里挣扎持续了一分钟。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Griffin在水里可怕的挣扎持续了整整一分钟，最后孩子沉到了池底。A. side旁边；B. center中心；C. bottom底部；D. corner角落。根据“Griffin’s frightening ____7____ in the water happened over the course of a full minute,”可知，Griffin在水里挣扎之后，最终沉到了水池底部。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Noah赶紧跳进游泳池去查看6岁的孩子。A. hurried匆忙；B. regretted后悔；C. continued继续；D. assumed认为。根据“However, one young man, Noah, did find Griffin in the pool.”可知，Noah发现溺水的Griffin，急忙跳进池子去查看。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：Noah赶紧跳进游泳池去查看6岁的孩子。A. catch up with赶上；B. keep track of追踪；C. come across偶遇；D. check on检查。根据“And Noah ____9____ to jump into the pool”可知，Noah急忙跳进池子去查看Griffin情况。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Noah游到Griffin身边，抓住他，把他拉到水面上，然后又拉到池边。A. tied系；B. directed指导；C. held举起；D. pulled拉。根据“and then to the side of the pool.”可知，Noah把Griffin从游泳池底部拉到水面上。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在急救人员到来之前，Noah和Weston尽了最大的努力执行了救生步骤。A. recall回忆；B. describe描述；C. perform执行；D. explain解释。根据“_____13_____, a few minutes later, Griffin recovered his breath.”可知，Noah和 Weston在急救人员到来之前尽力对Griffin执行了救生步骤。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，几分钟后，Griffin恢复了呼吸。A. Strangely奇怪地；B. Fortunately幸运地；C. Obviously 明显地；D. Surprisingly 令人惊讶地。根据“a few minutes later, Griffin recovered his breath.”可知，Griffin 恢复了呼吸，这很幸运。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Griffin的母亲很感激Noah和Weston的英勇行为。A. familiar熟悉的；B. patient耐心的；C. generous慷慨的；D. grateful感激的。根据“_____13_____, a few minutes later, Griffin recovered his breath.”可知，Griffin 的母亲对两人的英勇行为表示感谢。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：但这两个年轻人认为这没什么大不了的，并希望这一善举能继续下去。A. paid forward传递；B. brought in带来；C. looked into调查；D. settled for将就。根据“But the two young men thought it was no big deal”可知，两个年轻人希望这种善举能继续下去。故选A。
第II卷（非选择题）
第二节（共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读短文内容，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When it comes to animals in China, one iconic creature springs to mind: the black and white giant panda. This national animal is _____36_____ (extreme) rare and protected by the Chinese government. In the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, also _____37_____ (call) Chengdu Panda Base, you’ll be able to see these soft, clumsy (笨拙的) creatures carefully protected.
Chengdu Panda Base ____38____ (consider) as an important institution for panda research nowadays. Built in 1987 to care for rescued wild pandas, the open-air reserve is one of China’s most popular _____39_____ (destination).It is remarkably successful at introducing new pandas into wild populations and mainly focuses _____40_____ the conservation of pandas.
Try to visit in the morning _____41_____ the pandas are most active. Feeding takes place around opening time at 8 am, although you’ll see them eating in the late afternoon, too. Pandas spend most of their afternoons ____42____ (sleep), particularly during the height of midsummer.
As well as living, breathing pandas, there are some _____43_____ (amaze) panda information centers and museums explaining how_____44_____( protect) pandas from dying out. A visit to the base is a perfect learning opportunity for adults and children alike to get closer to ______45______ lovely creature.
【答案】36. extremely
37. called 38. is considered
39. destinations
40. on 41. when
42. sleeping
43. amazing
44. to protect
45. the
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了成都大熊猫繁育研究基地和大熊猫的生活习性。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：这种国宝动物极为稀有，受到中国政府的保护。空格处作状语，修饰形容词rare，应用副词形式。故填extremely。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在成都大熊猫繁育研究基地，也被称为成都熊猫基地，你可以看到这些柔软，笨拙的生物被精心保护。空格处应用非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰名词the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding，且和名词之间为逻辑上的被动关系，应用过去分词形式。故填called。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态、主谓一致和被动语态。句意：成都熊猫基地被认为是当今熊猫研究的重要机构。空格处作谓语，动词consider和主语Chengdu Panda Base为被动关系，根据句意为一般现在时，且主语为第三人称单数，应用一般现在时的被动语态。故填is considered。
【39题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：这个露天保护区建于1987年，旨在照顾获救的野生大熊猫，是中国最受欢迎的目的地之一。根据空格前的定语one of可知，空格处应填名词的复数作表语，destination为可数名词。故填destinations。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：它在将新的大熊猫引入野生种群方面非常成功，并主要关注大熊猫的保护。focus on为固定搭配，意为“关注”。故填on。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：尽量在熊猫最活跃的早晨去参观。空格处引导定语从句，修饰先行词morning，在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导从句。故填when。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：熊猫下午的大部分时间都在睡觉，尤其是在盛夏的时候。spend time in doing sth.为固定搭配，意为“花费时间做某事”。故填sleeping。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：除了活着的、会呼吸的大熊猫外，还有一些令人惊叹的熊猫信息中心和博物馆，解释如何保护大熊猫免于灭绝。空格处作定语修饰名词短语panda information centers and museums，应用形容词，表示“令人惊叹的”是amazing。故填amazing。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：除了活着的、会呼吸的大熊猫外，还有一些令人惊叹的熊猫信息中心和博物馆，解释如何保护大熊猫免于灭绝。空格处应填动词不定式，构成特殊疑问词+不定式形式，作explaining的宾语。故填to protect。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：参观基地是一个完美的学习机会，让成年人和孩子都能更接近这个可爱的生物。空格处修饰名词creature，此处为特指，应用定冠词the。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假如你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Harry上周写信询问你的体育爱好。请根据以下要点给他回信，内容包括：
1.你喜欢的运动项目及原因；
2.何时喜欢上这项运动，现在参加该运动的情况如何；
3.询问对方的体育爱好。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Harry,
How is it going
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Harry,
How’s everything going Learning that you’re curious about my favorite sport, I’m writing to share with you my enthusiasm for table tennis.
Of all the sports, table tennis is what I like best. In my opinion, playing table tennis is beneficial to both physical and mental health. Not only does it help to build up my strength and confidence but also brings pleasure to my life. What’s more, it makes me more energetic and effective in my study. I began to show great interest in it at the age of seven. Now I’m on the school table tennis team. To improve my skills, I practice playing table tennis with my teammates and friends every weekend after finishing our homework.
By the way, Would you please tell me your favorite sport as well Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就自己喜欢的运动给Harry回信。
【详解】1.词汇积累
热情：enthusiasm→passion/zest
精力充沛的：energetic→vigorous
对……表现出极大的兴趣：show great interest in→be very interested in
此外：what’s more→in addition
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：I began to show great interest in it at the age of seven. Now I’m on the school table tennis team.
拓展句：After I began to show great interest in it at the age of seven, I’m on the school table tennis team now.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Learning that you’re curious about my favorite sport, I’m writing to share with you my enthusiasm for table tennis. (运用了现在分词作状语和that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Of all the sports, table tennis is what I like best. (运用了what引导表语从句)
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE
The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.
The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.
Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.
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。
As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.
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The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.
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【答案】 As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. Father’s appearing was like a savior to the two children. Under the guidance of their father, they took positive actions and started all over again. They made the bread and then went on cooking porridge. Father helped them adjust the fire, which was the key to success. It was all right this time. Delicious breakfast was ready. How happy they were!
The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. When their mother saw the delicious and perfect breakfast in front of her, she was very surprised. It was not only the gift, but the love of the children for her that moved her very much. The two children could finish cooking a breakfast, which she didn’t expect. The children said loudly, “Happy Mother’s Day!” Mother hugged them tightly and kissed them again and again.
【解析】
【导语】本文以母亲节为线索展开，讲述了双胞胎Jenna和Jeff为了献给母亲一份美味的早餐，自己动手，做起饭餐来，但是不幸的是，他们连连失败的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当双胞胎失望地环顾四周时，他们的父亲出现了。”可知，第一段可描写他们的父亲指导帮助他们准备早餐。
②由第二段首句内容“这对双胞胎把早餐端到楼上，叫醒了他们的母亲。”可知，第二段可描写母亲收到孩子们的礼物早餐，非常感动。
2.续写线索：指导——积极——献礼——感动
3.词汇激活
行为类
①帮助：help/assist
②完成：finish/complete
③拥抱：hug/embrace
情绪类
①高兴：happy/delighted
②感动：moved/touched
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. Father helped them adjust the fire, which was the key to success. (which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]. It was not only the breakfast, but the love of the children for her that moved her very much. (固定短语not only…but (also)和强调句型)
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