西安市雁塔区第二中学2023-2024学年第二学期
第一次阶段性测评
高一年级英语试题
(全卷共120分，考试时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(共75分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分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。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 is the man doing
A．Doing homework. B．Cooking food. C．Making a list.
2．What’s the weather like now
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy.
3．What does the woman mean
A．She would like to buy a new car.
B．She thinks her car will be ready soon.
C．She hopes the man will ride her to work.
4．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a TV station. B．In a repair shop. C．Over the phone.
5．What is disturbing the man
A．The light in the room. B．The noise made by Alice. C．The noise of the computer games.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面每段对话或独白。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．When is the homework due
A．Next Monday. B．Next Sunday. C．Next Tuesday.
7．What will Judy do on Sunday
A．Attend some classes. B．Go kite flying. C．Attend a meeting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8．Which one is Oksana’s final Olympic Games
A．Sydney. B．Tokyo. C．Beijing.
9．Why did Oksana continue competing in international competitions
A．She was not satisfied with her performance.
B．Her family was in need of a lot of money.
C．Her country needed her to win more prizes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Parent and daughter. B．Classmates. C．Boss and employee.
11．Why is the woman working so hard in running
A．To improve her health. B．To kill time after school. C．To get ready for a race.
12．Who is making the training schedule for her
A．She herself. B．Her father. C．Her mother.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What day is it today
A．Monday. B．Thursday. C．Friday.
14．What does the man need help with
A．Writing a paper. B．Studying for an exam. C．Preparing for a play.
15．What did the woman do last term
A．She wrote her own play.
B．She took History of Theatre.
C．She took a course all about Shakespeare.
16．What will the woman give the man
A．Her notes. B．A book. C．A ticket.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is usually the first requirement for being a model
A．Being thin. B．Being lovely. C．Being unique.
18．What does Victoria’s secret decide to do
A．Hire plus-sized models. B．Lower their standards. C．Dismiss skinny models.
19．What is the problem caused by products only in small sizes
A．They destroy girls’ ideal life.
B．They create body shame in girls.
C．They increase boys’ individuality.
20．What career opportunities do pus-sized models have now
A．To act in films and TV shows.
B．To sell products as saleswomen.
C．To appear in many magazines.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，20小题，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题后所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Thinking of where to travel next Check out these top destinations and pick your favorites!
Portugal
If you are looking for a cost-effective destination that is safe and has a lot of attractions and activities, Portugal is definitely the place to go. Portugal was recently recognized as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Some of the main places to visit in Portugal include the capital city of Lisbon and the city of Porto at a cost unmatched in Europe. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers; you need to visit it before the crowds take over!
Iceland
If you are looking for a destination that provides exciting adventures to visit, Iceland surely fits the bill any time of the year. You can take part in glacier (冰川) hiking, experience the Northern Lights around the country and enjoy the lively nightlife in its capital Reykjavik. You will not have a boring moment in Iceland!
Ireland
If you want to get away from the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food, history, road trips and nature, Ireland is the destination for you. The destination provides great value for visitors and a very relaxing environment.
Warning: you may have to give way to sheep on the road!
South Africa
If you ask children what their favorite animal is, lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they’d like to see them for real! The thought of Africa as a family holiday destination might be a bit scary if you’ve never been there, so why not make South Africa your first adventure into this amazing land With beautiful beaches, great weather and all those favorite wild animals, you’ll also find South Africa can be budget (预算) friendly as well.
1. What can we learn from the second paragraph
A Portugal is a safe place to visit.
B. Tourists will not feel crowded in Portugal.
C. Tourists won’t pay for tickets in Portugal.
D. Portugal offers more attractions than other Europeans countries.
2. What is special about the trip to Iceland
A. You can have a lively daytime. B. You can enjoy peaceful nightlife.
C. You can experience a natural wonder. D. You can surely have an ice-snow holiday.
3. For those people who enjoy relaxing travels, where can they go
A. Portugal. B. Ireland. C. Iceland. D. South Africa.
B
It was a perfect summer morning on the beach in Rio De Janeiro. A man set up his umbrellas and chair near the water and was ready to read his book. Just then, when he looked toward the sea, he noticed a small shape that came out of the water. It slowly made its way out onto the sand and began to flap its wings. It was obviously feeble and tired.
When the creature was just a few feet away, the man couldn't believe his eyes. A penguin Penguins don't belong to Rio. The mans was amazed. He looked around to see if there was anyone else this strange sight.
A jogger soon appeared, followed by another. They stopped and stared. It was clear that the penguin was having trouble breathing. The first jogger looked at the sea and said, “Poor fellow, so far away form home.”
The penguin fell to its side. It had swum 2, 000 miles, trying to find the tiny fish that penguins like to eat. Why did the penguin need to travel so far Perhaps it was confused by moving ocean currents and temperatures—common effects of global warming. The penguin needed help. It would not survive on the hot sand.
One of the joggers phone for help, and soon some firemen arrived. The man was relieved that the penguin would soon be safe, although he felt a little sad, too.
The event on the beach at Rio happened some time ago. It was only the beginning of penguin migration to Brazil. Since that time, hundreds of penguins have appeared on the coasts of Brazil. They come all the way from Patagonia and the Straits of Magellan, southern parts of South America. They land on the sands very tired and starving, and many of them die. Some are shipped or flown back to colder waters farther south.
Perhaps the experience of the penguins will help us better understand the serious effect of human activity on climate change and on the condition of our planet.
4. What does the underlined word “feeble” in the first paragraph probably mean
A. Heavy. B. Excited. C. Dirty. D. Weak.
5 Why did the man think it strange to see a penguin
A. Penguins there had already died out. B. Penguins do not live in Brazil.
C. The penguin was no afraid of him. D. The penguin was moving very fast.
6 What probably caused the penguin to land on the beach of Rio
A. Changes in ocean currents and temperatures. B. Pollution in South America.
C. Energy from the sun. D. Sea ice decreasing.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Beaches in Brazil. B. A Penguin's Life.
C. The Penguin of Brazil. D. Effects of Global Warming.
C
Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all, but owned by none — that’s because all of Jim’s art is created on an unusual canvas (画布) — the soft sand. He sometimes spends days working on a piece, only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it.
Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago, when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish. Since then, Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art.
Over the years, his drawings have become bigger, but the tools he uses haven’t changed — All he needs is a stick, a garden rake (耙) and most importantly, his lively imagination!
Just like any good artist, Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas, sometimes walking for miles, in search of perfect sand. His latest piece of work, which is also the world’s largest freelance (自由职业的) drawing, was created in the desert sands of Nevada. It took Jim three trips, eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art. It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away.
Jim’s art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2005. Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sand — he is also an excellent cook and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”, whose motto (座右铭) is to celebrate food at its source. Accordingly, group dining events are held outdoors on farms, with the diners being treated to a delicious meal. The events, which are held in different farms throughout America, are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced.
8. What do we know about Denevan
A. He used to be a cook.
B. He has a gift for creating sand art.
C. He puts his work on show regularly.
D. He showed artistic talents at a very young age.
9. What can we learn from the text
A. Denevan walks a lot to complete his work.
B. It is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand.
C. It takes a long time for the storm to destroy Denevan’s work.
D. Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools.
10. What does Denevan enjoy about his work according to the text
A. Walking a long distance. B. Waiting for the storm to come.
C. Looking for a suitable canvas. D. Watching nature destroy his work.
11. Which of the following can best describe Denevan
A. Generous. B. Open-minded.
C. Imaginative. D. Traditional.
D
Contrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in severe environments adult plants help smaller ones and grow well as a result.
The research, led by Dr Rocio, studied adult and seedling (幼苗)plants in the ecological desert in the south-east of Spain. Dr Rocio said, “If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill, for example-and you’re lucky enough to end up underneath a big plant, your chances of survival are certainly better than if you landed somewhere on your own. What we have found, which was surprising, is an established large plant, called a ‘nurse’, protects a seedling; it also produces more flowers than the same plants of similar large size growing on their own.”
Other benefits of nurse-seedling partnerships include that more variety of plants growing together can have a positive effect on the environment. For example, vegetation areas with nurse plants with more flowers might be able to attract higher numbers of pollinators(传粉者)in an area, in turn supporting insect and soil life and even provide a greater range of different fruit types for birds and other animals.
“The biggest winner for this system of nursing a plant is biodiversity(生物多样性),” Dr Rocio said. “The more biodiverse an area, the greater number of species of plants, insect life, mammals and birds, and the better the chances of long-term healthy functioning of the environment and ecosystems. ” This system is win-win for adult and seedling plants in unfavorable environments.
The research is of value to those who manage and protect plants in tough environments. Most home gardeners and farmers plan to ensure their soil and conditions are the best they can be for plant growth, but the findings might be of value to those who garden in bare places.
12. What is a common understanding of plants
A. They can help each other. B. They can survive ill conditions.
C. They compete with each other. D. They grow well on their own.
13. What will happen to seedling plants if they grow under adult plants
A They will produce more flowers. B. They will die owing to competition.
C. They will make adult plants larger. D. They will get support from adult plants.
14. What is the effect of the nurse-seedling partnership
A. It leads to unfavorable environments.
B. It produces long-term healthy chances.
C It attracts higher and larger pollinators.
D. It provides a more variety of plant types.
15. Who will benefit from the new research
A. People studying organic farming.
B. People protecting plants on sand hills.
C. People wanting to change biodiversity.
D. People keeping more animals on the farm.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you feel like you are not living the life you want It’s your life, so why does it seem like you are not in control Below are some important lessons for life.
You are constantly (一直) comparing yourself to others. ____16____ It will mostly contribute to making you feel more miserable (痛苦的) because it produces a lot of bad paring yourself to others is pointless because we all have our own unique paths to follow. ____17____ This will help you grow and constantly improve yourself.
You are afraid of change. Why are most people afraid of change Mostly because we fear the unknown, and anything that threatens our serenity (平静) is seen as problematic. But it does not have to be this way. ____18____ It teaches us to adapt to situations we never knew we could. It helps us discover ourselves. Accepting change also helps us to be more adaptable in life. This will afford you more possibilities and opportunities in your life.
You are wasting time on things you cannot control. The painful truth is that there are many things that you cannot control in your life. ____19____ How do you stop wasting time on things that are out of your control Start by finding out what is within your control, such as your attitude, goals and decisions. Then think about what you cannot control, such as other people’s values and behaviours. ____20____
Putting these important lessons for life into practice will surely improve your life.
A. As Mark Twain said, comparison is the death of joy.
B. In fact, being able to accept change has many benefits.
C. Spend more time on the things that are within your control.
D. Change must happen, so you might as well learn to enjoy it.
E. A better approach would be to compare your present self to your future self.
F. The information you are using as a basis for your judgement is likely incorrect.
G. The sooner you realise that fact, the closer you get to living the life you want.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分25分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I love and enjoy playing the piano. So when the recital (音乐演奏会) was ___21___, I was disappointed. I had expected it for long and already ___22___ my best songs.
However, Mom turned this ___23___ into something worthwhile. “You should ___24___ at Carriage House Manor. I’m sure the ___25___ there would really appreciate the music.” To me, this was a win-win situation because not only would I play more songs, but I have the chance to ___26___ the residents, some of whom tragically didn’t have families.
The much-anticipated day ___27___ arrived. Stepping into the dining area, I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner and the ___28___. Despite on-going conversations at tables, ___29___ still hung like a dark cloud in the room. After introductions, I sat down in front of the piano, butterflies in my stomach. But my ___30___ melted away as I played on.
The dinner hour flew by. One woman got up and began to cheerfully ___31___ about the room to the beat of the ___32___ while others snapped their fingers (打响指). I was ___33___ to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.
Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led to us ___34___ the gift of music with those who needed it most. Go spread ___35___ whenever possible.
21. A. cancelled B. sponsored C. organized D. postponed
22. A. recorded B. prepared C. composed D. sung
23. A. burnout B. letdown C. getaway D. turnaround
24. A. relax B. investigate C. perform D. wait
25. A. seniors B. nurses C. guards D. musicians
26. A. cheer up B. settle down C. comment on D. hunt for
27. A. simply B. accidentally C. finally D. nearly
28. A. freedom B. vacation C. company D. privilege
29. A. silence B. horror C. confusion D. loneliness
30. A. desperation B. nervousness C. frustration D. embarrassment
31. A. spin B. wander C. dance D. glance
32. A. drums B. heart C. words D. music
33. A. determined B. upset C. curious D. amazed
34. A. carrying B. exchanging C. discussing D. sharing
35. A. faith B. kindness C. message D. awareness
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。
A 63-year-old Chinese grandpa’s traditional carpentry skills are delighting tens of millions of viewers online as he creates woodwork ____36____ glue, screws or nails.
The Chinese master carpenter, Wang Dewen, ____37____ (know) as “Grandpa Amu” on YouTube, has been referred to as the modern day Lu Ban, ____38____ famous Chinese structural engineer during the Zhou Dynasty, thanks to his vast carpentry knowledge.
____39____ (unexpected), the video of him making a fantastic wooden arch bridge went viral on the platform, ____40____ (gain) more than 42 million views. Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon technique, ____41____ means that no nails or glue ____42____ (involve) in the whole process of building the arch bridge. Grandpa Amu has also made several wooden ____43____ (toy) for his grandson using the same technique. Among all the items, a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble-blowing toy are his grandson’s favorites.
The master carpenter ____44____ (attract) over 1.19 million subscribers on YouTube so far. Grandpa Amu’s son and daughter-in-law, who work on his videos, hope to bring the rural culture to others and draw more people ____45____ (learn) about these ancient Chinese techniques.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华。你校英文网站新增了Amazing China栏目，请你给该栏目投稿，介绍一个你最喜欢的地方。内容包括：
1. 该地的基本情况；
2. 该地的特色；
3. 你的印象和感受。
注意：1. 词数80词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favourite Place
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第二节(满分20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。
One day my grandfather gave me a gift — a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get at the money was to break the piggy bank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea: the piggy bank would help save my money so that, at the end of the year, I might have enough for that bike I dreamt about. He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised that I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.
Whenever he gave me a little bit of money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clearly for saving in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy bank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful pens, I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about ice-creams or pens went away. So for almost six months, I only put money into the piggy bank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy bank for anything. But one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake (地震) had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces, I was sleepless that night.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1: I knew I should do something.__________________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2: My grandfather was surprised by my behavior._____________________________________________________________________
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听力1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A
6．C 7．A 8．B 9．B 10．B
11．C 12．C 13．B 14．A 15．B
16．A 17．A 18．A 19．B 20．C西安市雁塔区第二中学2023-2024学年第二学期
第一次阶段性测评
高一年级英语试题
(全卷共120分，考试时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(共75分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分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。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 is the man doing
A．Doing homework. B．Cooking food. C．Making a list.
2．What’s the weather like now
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy.
3．What does the woman mean
A．She would like to buy a new car.
B．She thinks her car will be ready soon.
C．She hopes the man will ride her to work.
4．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a TV station. B．In a repair shop. C．Over the phone.
5．What is disturbing the man
A．The light in the room. B．The noise made by Alice. C．The noise of the computer games.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面每段对话或独白。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．When is the homework due
A．Next Monday. B．Next Sunday. C．Next Tuesday.
7．What will Judy do on Sunday
A．Attend some classes. B．Go kite flying. C．Attend a meeting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8．Which one is Oksana’s final Olympic Games
A．Sydney. B．Tokyo. C．Beijing.
9．Why did Oksana continue competing in international competitions
A．She was not satisfied with her performance.
B．Her family was in need of a lot of money.
C．Her country needed her to win more prizes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Parent and daughter. B．Classmates. C．Boss and employee.
11．Why is the woman working so hard in running
A．To improve her health. B．To kill time after school. C．To get ready for a race.
12．Who is making the training schedule for her
A．She herself. B．Her father. C．Her mother.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What day is it today
A．Monday. B．Thursday. C．Friday.
14．What does the man need help with
A．Writing a paper. B．Studying for an exam. C．Preparing for a play.
15．What did the woman do last term
A．She wrote her own play.
B．She took History of Theatre.
C．She took a course all about Shakespeare.
16．What will the woman give the man
A．Her notes. B．A book. C．A ticket.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is usually the first requirement for being a model
A．Being thin. B．Being lovely. C．Being unique.
18．What does Victoria’s secret decide to do
A．Hire plus-sized models. B．Lower their standards. C．Dismiss skinny models.
19．What is the problem caused by products only in small sizes
A．They destroy girls’ ideal life.
B．They create body shame in girls.
C．They increase boys’ individuality
20．What career opportunities do pus-sized models have now
A．To act in films and TV shows.
B．To sell products as saleswomen.
C．To appear in many magazines.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，20小题，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题后所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Thinking of where to travel next Check out these top destinations and pick your favorites!
Portugal
If you are looking for a cost-effective destination that is safe and has a lot of attractions and activities, Portugal is definitely the place to go. Portugal was recently recognized as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Some of the main places to visit in Portugal include the capital city of Lisbon and the city of Porto at a cost unmatched in Europe. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers; you need to visit it before the crowds take over!
Iceland
If you are looking for a destination that provides exciting adventures to visit, Iceland surely fits the bill any time of the year. You can take part in glacier (冰川) hiking, experience the Northern Lights around the country and enjoy the lively nightlife in its capital Reykjavik. You will not have a boring moment in Iceland!
Ireland
If you want to get away from the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food, history, road trips and nature, Ireland is the destination for you. The destination provides great value for visitors and a very relaxing environment.
Warning: you may have to give way to sheep on the road!
South Africa
If you ask children what their favorite animal is, lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they’d like to see them for real! The thought of Africa as a family holiday destination might be a bit scary if you’ve never been there, so why not make South Africa your first adventure into this amazing land With beautiful beaches, great weather and all those favorite wild animals, you’ll also find South Africa can be budget (预算) friendly as well.
1. What can we learn from the second paragraph
A. Portugal is a safe place to visit.
B. Tourists will not feel crowded in Portugal.
C. Tourists won’t pay for tickets in Portugal.
D. Portugal offers more attractions than other Europeans countries.
2. What is special about the trip to Iceland
A. You can have a lively daytime. B. You can enjoy peaceful nightlife.
C. You can experience a natural wonder. D. You can surely have an ice-snow holiday.
3. For those people who enjoy relaxing travels, where can they go
A. Portugal. B. Ireland. C. Iceland. D. South Africa.
【答案】1 A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇应用文。文章介绍了四个热门旅游目的地，供人们挑选。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe”（葡萄牙也是欧洲最安全的目的地之一）可知，葡萄牙是一个安全的旅游胜地。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“You can take part in glacier(冰川)hiking, experience the Northern Lights around the country”（你可以参加冰川徒步旅行，在冰岛各地体验北极光）可知，在冰岛可以体验北极光，这是一种自然奇观。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The destination provides great value for visitors and a very relaxing environment.”（这个目的地为游客提供了巨大的价值和一个非常放松的环境）可知，爱尔兰为游客提供了非常放松的环境，所以想要轻松旅游的游客，可以去爱尔兰。故选B。
B
It was a perfect summer morning on the beach in Rio De Janeiro. A man set up his umbrellas and chair near the water and was ready to read his book. Just then, when he looked toward the sea, he noticed a small shape that came out of the water. It slowly made its way out onto the sand and began to flap its wings. It was obviously feeble and tired.
When the creature was just a few feet away, the man couldn't believe his eyes. A penguin Penguins don't belong to Rio. The mans was amazed. He looked around to see if there was anyone else this strange sight.
A jogger soon appeared, followed by another. They stopped and stared. It was clear that the penguin was having trouble breathing. The first jogger looked at the sea and said, “Poor fellow, so far away form home.”
The penguin fell to its side. It had swum 2, 000 miles, trying to find the tiny fish that penguins like to eat. Why did the penguin need to travel so far Perhaps it was confused by moving ocean currents and temperatures—common effects of global warming. The penguin needed help. It would not survive on the hot sand.
One of the joggers phone for help, and soon some firemen arrived. The man was relieved that the penguin would soon be safe, although he felt a little sad, too.
The event on the beach at Rio happened some time ago. It was only the beginning of penguin migration to Brazil. Since that time, hundreds of penguins have appeared on the coasts of Brazil. They come all the way from Patagonia and the Straits of Magellan, southern parts of South America. They land on the sands very tired and starving, and many of them die. Some are shipped or flown back to colder waters farther south.
Perhaps the experience of the penguins will help us better understand the serious effect of human activity on climate change and on the condition of our planet.
4. What does the underlined word “feeble” in the first paragraph probably mean
A. Heavy. B. Excited. C. Dirty. D. Weak.
5. Why did the man think it strange to see a penguin
A. Penguins there had already died out. B. Penguins do not live in Brazil.
C. The penguin was no afraid of him. D. The penguin was moving very fast.
6. What probably caused the penguin to land on the beach of Rio
A. Changes in ocean currents and temperatures. B. Pollution in South America.
C. Energy from the sun. D. Sea ice decreasing.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Beaches in Brazil. B. A Penguin's Life.
C. The Penguin of Brazil. D. Effects of Global Warming.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了有人在巴西的海滩上发现了企鹅，非常吃惊。这主要是洋流和温度变化引起的，最终在人类的帮助下企鹅得救了。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段中“It slowly made its way out onto the sand and began to flap its wings. (它慢慢地爬到沙滩上，开始拍打翅膀)”以及画线词后文“and tired”可知，企鹅拍打翅膀，看起来又虚弱又疲倦，故画线词意思是“虚弱的”，A. Heavy.沉重的；B. Excited.激动的；C. Dirty.脏的；D. Weak.虚弱的。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“When the creature was just a few feet away, the man couldn't believe his eyes. A penguin Penguins don't belong to Rio.(当怪物离他只有几英尺远时，他简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。一只企鹅吗？企鹅不属于里约热内卢)”可知，男人觉得看到企鹅很奇怪是因为巴西没有企鹅。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Why did the penguin need to travel so far Perhaps it was confused by moving ocean currents and temperatures—common effects of global warming.(企鹅为什么要走那么远？也许它被移动的洋流和温度弄糊涂了——这是全球变暖的共同影响)”可知，可能是洋流和温度的变化导致企鹅降落在里约热内卢的海滩上。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段中“The event on the beach at Rio happened some time ago. It was only the beginning of penguin migration to Brazil. Since that time, hundreds of penguins have appeared on the coasts of Brazil.(里约热内卢海滩上的事件发生在不久前。这只是企鹅向巴西迁徙的开始。 从那时起，数百只企鹅出现在巴西海岸)”以及最后一段“Perhaps the experience of the penguins will help us better understand the serious effect of human activity on climate change and on the condition of our planet.(也许企鹅的经历将帮助我们更好地理解人类活动对气候变化和地球状况的严重影响)”结合文章主要讲述了有人在巴西的海滩上发现了企鹅，非常吃惊。这主要是洋流和温度变化引起的，最终在人类的帮助下企鹅得救了。可知，C选项“巴西的企鹅”最符合文章标题。故选C。
C
Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all, but owned by none — that’s because all of Jim’s art is created on an unusual canvas (画布) — the soft sand. He sometimes spends days working on a piece, only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it.
Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago, when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish. Since then, Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art.
Over the years, his drawings have become bigger, but the tools he uses haven’t changed — All he needs is a stick, a garden rake (耙) and most importantly, his lively imagination!
Just like any good artist, Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas, sometimes walking for miles, in search of perfect sand. His latest piece of work, which is also the world’s largest freelance (自由职业的) drawing, was created in the desert sands of Nevada. It took Jim three trips, eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art. It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away.
Jim’s art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2005. Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sand — he is also an excellent cook and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”, whose motto (座右铭) is to celebrate food at its source. Accordingly, group dining events are held outdoors on farms, with the diners being treated to a delicious meal. The events, which are held in different farms throughout America, are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced.
8. What do we know about Denevan
A. He used to be a cook.
B. He has a gift for creating sand art.
C. He puts his work on show regularly.
D. He showed artistic talents at a very young age.
9. What can we learn from the text
A. Denevan walks a lot to complete his work.
B. It is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand.
C. It takes a long time for the storm to destroy Denevan’s work.
D. Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools.
10. What does Denevan enjoy about his work according to the text
A. Walking a long distance. B. Waiting for the storm to come.
C. Looking for a suitable canvas. D. Watching nature destroy his work.
11 Which of the following can best describe Denevan
A. Generous. B. Open-minded.
C. Imaginative. D. Traditional.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了艺术家Jim Denevan以沙滩为画布进行创作。而且他还是一个优秀的厨师和餐饮公司Outstanding in the Field的创始人。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago, when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. Denevan大约十年前发现了自己的艺术天赋，当时他拿着一根棍子在海滩上漫无目的地闲逛。可知，Denevan偶然发现自己有画沙滩画的天赋。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中Jim has traveled over 1. 800 mils以及第四段中I took Jim three trips, eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art可知，为了创作，Jim通常要走很多路。故选A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的最后一句He sometimes spends days working on a piece, only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it. 他有时花几天时间做一件作品，结果却发现它被大海或暴风雨冲走了，这正是他喜欢的方式。和倒数第二段中However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away.然而，吉姆说他实际上喜欢看海浪或雨水冲走他的画。可知Denevan喜欢让自然摧毁他的作品。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文以及第三段中的All he needs is a stick, a garden rake and most importantly, his lively imagination. 他所需要的只是一根棍子，一把耙子，最重要的是，他丰富的想象力。可知最能描述Denevan的是富有想象力的。故选C项。
D
Contrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in severe environments adult plants help smaller ones and grow well as a result.
The research, led by Dr Rocio, studied adult and seedling (幼苗)plants in the ecological desert in the south-east of Spain. Dr Rocio said, “If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill, for example-and you’re lucky enough to end up underneath a big plant, your chances of survival are certainly better than if you landed somewhere on your own. What we have found, which was surprising, is an established large plant, called a ‘nurse’, protects a seedling; it also produces more flowers than the same plants of similar large size growing on their own.”
Other benefits of nurse-seedling partnerships include that more variety of plants growing together can have a positive effect on the environment. For example, vegetation areas with nurse plants with more flowers might be able to attract higher numbers of pollinators(传粉者)in an area, in turn supporting insect and soil life and even provide a greater range of different fruit types for birds and other animals.
“The biggest winner for this system of nursing a plant is biodiversity(生物多样性),” Dr Rocio said. “The more biodiverse an area, the greater number of species of plants, insect life, mammals and birds, and the better the chances of long-term healthy functioning of the environment and ecosystems. ” This system is win-win for adult and seedling plants in unfavorable environments.
The research is of value to those who manage and protect plants in tough environments. Most home gardeners and farmers plan to ensure their soil and conditions are the best they can be for plant growth, but the findings might be of value to those who garden in bare places.
12. What is a common understanding of plants
A. They can help each other. B. They can survive ill conditions.
C. They compete with each other. D. They grow well on their own.
13. What will happen to seedling plants if they grow under adult plants
A. They will produce more flowers. B. They will die owing to competition.
C. They will make adult plants larger. D. They will get support from adult plants.
14. What is the effect of the nurse-seedling partnership
A. It leads to unfavorable environments.
B. It produces long-term healthy chances.
C. It attracts higher and larger pollinators.
D. It provides a more variety of plant types.
15. Who will benefit from the new research
A. People studying organic farming.
B. People protecting plants on sand hills.
C. People wanting to change biodiversity.
D. People keeping more animals on the farm.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述了新的研究发现，在恶劣的环境中，成年植物会帮助较小的植物并因此生长良好。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段第一句话“Contrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in severe environments adult plants help smaller ones and grow well as a result.”(与长期以来认为自然界中的植物总是在竞争的观点相反, 新的研究发现，在恶劣的环境中，成年植物会帮助较小的植物并因此生长良好。)可知，关于植物的普遍观点是自然界的植物总是在竞争，故选C项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill, for example-and you're lucky enough to end up underneath a big plant, your chances of survival are certainly better than if you landed somewhere on your own.”(“如果你是贫瘠土地上的一棵幼苗——例如山顶或沙丘——并且你很幸运地落在一棵大植物下面，那么你的生存机会肯定会更好,比起如果你自己降落在某个地方来。)可知，幼苗如果生长在大植物的下面，会从中受益。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段第一句话“Other benefits of nurse-seedling partnerships include that more variety of plants growing together can have a positive effect on the environment.”(育苗伙伴关系的其他好处包括更多种类的植物一起生长可以对环境产生积极影响。)以及“The biggest winner for this system of nursing a plant is biodiversity（生物多样性）.” (这种植物护理系统的最大赢家是生物多样性)可知，这种伙伴关系系统可以促进多种植物类型的多样性。故选D项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。由文章最后一段“The research is o value to those who manage and protect plants in tough environments.”(这项研究对那些在恶劣环境中管理和保护植物的人来说非常有价值。)以及第二段中“If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill.”(如果你是贫瘠土地上的一棵幼苗——例如山顶或沙丘)可知，该研究有益于人们保护生长在恶劣环境中的植物，如山顶或者沙丘，故选B项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you feel like you are not living the life you want It’s your life, so why does it seem like you are not in control Below are some important lessons for life.
You are constantly (一直) comparing yourself to others. ____16____ It will mostly contribute to making you feel more miserable (痛苦的) because it produces a lot of bad paring yourself to others is pointless because we all have our own unique paths to follow. ____17____ This will help you grow and constantly improve yourself.
You are afraid of change. Why are most people afraid of change Mostly because we fear the unknown, and anything that threatens our serenity (平静) is seen as problematic. But it does not have to be this way. ____18____ It teaches us to adapt to situations we never knew we could. It helps us discover ourselves. Accepting change also helps us to be more adaptable in life. This will afford you more possibilities and opportunities in your life.
You are wasting time on things you cannot control. The painful truth is that there are many things that you cannot control in your life. ____19____ How do you stop wasting time on things that are out of your control Start by finding out what is within your control, such as your attitude, goals and decisions. Then think about what you cannot control, such as other people’s values and behaviours. ____20____
Putting these important lessons for life into practice will surely improve your life.
A. As Mark Twain said, comparison is the death of joy.
B. In fact, being able to accept change has many benefits.
C. Spend more time on the things that are within your control.
D. Change must happen, so you might as well learn to enjoy it.
E. A better approach would be to compare your present self to your future self.
F. The information you are using as a basis for your judgement is likely incorrect.
G. The sooner you realise that fact, the closer you get to living the life you want.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. B 19. G 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了过自己想要的生活的方法，包括停止与他人做比较，接受变化，专注于在自己控制范围内的事情。
【16题详解】
根据前文“You are constantly (一直) comparing yourself to others.”（你总是把自己和别人比较。）和后文“It will mostly contribute to making you feel more miserable (痛苦的) because it produces a lot of bad emotions.”（它只会让你感觉更痛苦，因为它会产生很多不好的情绪。）可知，本段在讨论与他人比较的坏处，空处需起过渡的作用，将与他人比较和痛苦联系起来。A项“正如马克·吐温所说，比较是快乐的死期。”符合语境，承接前文的与他人比较，呼应后文的痛苦。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据前文“Comparing yourself to others is pointless because we all have our own unique paths to follow.”（拿自己和别人比较是没有意义的，因为我们都有自己独特的道路要走。）和后文“This will help you grow and constantly improve yourself.”（这将帮助你成长并不断提高自己。）可知，空处提出了解决与他人比较的方法，这种方法可以帮助个体完善自我。E项“一个更好的方法是将现在的自己与未来的自己进行比较。”符合语境，从前文的与他人比较转到与自己比较，呼应后文的成长与完善。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据前文“But it does not have to be this way.”（但它并不一定是这样的。）和后文“It teaches us to adapt to situations we never knew we could. It helps us discover ourselves. Accepting change also helps us to be more adaptable in life.”（它教会我们适应我们从来不知道自己能适应的情况。它帮助我们发现自己。接受变化也能帮助我们更好地适应生活。）可知，本段围绕变化展开，空处会提出对待变化的正确态度，这种态度有很多的好处。B项“事实上，能够接受改变有很多好处。”符合语境，承接前文，其中的“many benefits”统领后文具体的好处。故选B。
【19题详解】
根据前文“The painful truth is that there are many things that you cannot control in your life.”（痛苦的事实是，在你的生活中有很多事情是你无法控制的。）和后文“How do you stop wasting time on things that are out of your control ”（你如何停止在你无法控制的事情上浪费时间？）可知，空处是从生活中存在很多不可控的事情过渡到不浪费时间在不可控的事情上，需要指出接受前文的事实的重要性。G项“你越早意识到这个事实，你离你想要的生活就越近。”符合语境，其中的“fact”与前文的“truth”呼应。故选G。
【20题详解】
根据前文“Start by finding out what is within your control, such as your attitude, goals and decisions. Then think about what you cannot control, such as other people’s values and behaviours.”（从找出你能控制的事情开始，比如你的态度、目标和决定。然后想想你无法控制的东西，比如别人的价值观和行为。）可知，空处会讨论做好这两件事情之后的做法。C项“把更多的时间花在你能控制的事情上。”符合语境，其中的“within your control”和前文呼应。故选C。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分25分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I love and enjoy playing the piano. So when the recital (音乐演奏会) was ___21___, I was disappointed. I had expected it for long and already ___22___ my best songs.
However, Mom turned this ___23___ into something worthwhile. “You should ___24___ at Carriage House Manor. I’m sure the ___25___ there would really appreciate the music.” To me, this was a win-win situation because not only would I play more songs, but I have the chance to ___26___ the residents, some of whom tragically didn’t have families.
The much-anticipated day ___27___ arrived. Stepping into the dining area, I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner and the ___28___. Despite on-going conversations at tables, ___29___ still hung like a dark cloud in the room. After introductions, I sat down in front of the piano, butterflies in my stomach. But my ___30___ melted away as I played on.
The dinner hour flew by. One woman got up and began to cheerfully ___31___ about the room to the beat of the ___32___ while others snapped their fingers (打响指). I was ___33___ to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.
Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led to us ___34___ the gift of music with those who needed it most. Go spread ___35___ whenever possible.
21. A. cancelled B. sponsored C. organized D. postponed
22. A. recorded B. prepared C. composed D. sung
23. A. burnout B. letdown C. getaway D. turnaround
24. A. relax B. investigate C. perform D. wait
25. A. seniors B. nurses C. guards D. musicians
26. A. cheer up B. settle down C. comment on D. hunt for
27. A. simply B. accidentally C. finally D. nearly
28. A. freedom B. vacation C. company D. privilege
29. A. silence B. horror C. confusion D. loneliness
30. A. desperation B. nervousness C. frustration D. embarrassment
31 A. spin B. wander C. dance D. glance
32. A. drums B. heart C. words D. music
33. A. determined B. upset C. curious D. amazed
34. A. carrying B. exchanging C. discussing D. sharing
35. A. faith B. kindness C. message D. awareness
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者的演奏会被取消，感到很失望。在妈妈的建议下，作者去马车之家庄园演奏，为孤独的老人带来欢乐。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以当音乐演奏会被取消时，我很失望。A. cancelled取消；B. sponsored赞助；C. organized组织；D. postponed推迟。根据空后的“I was disappointed.”以及下文中的“Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led to us _____14_____ the gift of music with those who needed it most.”可知，作者感到很失望，是因为作者期待已久的音乐演奏会被“取消”，cancelled与call off意义相近。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我期待它很久了，而且已准备好了我最好的歌。A. recorded记录；B. prepared准备；C. composed组成，构成；D. sung唱。根据上文“So when the recital was ___1___ , I was disappointed. I had expected it for long and already”可知，作者对音乐会期待已久，且音乐会被取消作者感到很失望，由此可知，作者为音乐演奏会“准备”好了自己最好的歌曲。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，妈妈把这种失望变成了有意义的事情。A. burnout精疲力竭；B. letdown失望；C. getaway逃走；D. turnaround好转。根据语境以及上文“So when the recital was ___1___ , I was disappointed.”可知，此处指的是妈妈把作者感到“失望”的事情变成有意义的事情。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你应该到马车之家庄园去表演。A. relax放松；B. investigate调查；C. perform表演；D. wait等待。根据上文“I’m sure the ____5____ there would really appreciate the music.”可知，作者妈妈相信那儿的人们会很欣赏音乐，由此可推断，妈妈应是建议作者去马车之家庄园去“表演”准备好的歌曲。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我相信那里的老年人会很喜欢这种音乐的。A. seniors老年人；B. nurses护士；C. guards警卫；D. musicians音乐家。根据下文“Stepping into the dining area, I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner and the ___8___ .”可知，作者走进用餐区，看到几个白发苍苍的老人正在享受着晚餐，由此可知，此处指的是住在马车之家的“老年人”符合语境。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：对我来说，这是一个双赢的局面，因为我不仅会演奏更多的歌曲，而且我有机会让居民振作起来，其中一些人非常不幸，没有家庭。A. cheer up振作起来；B. settle down安定下来；C. comment on对……评论；D. hunt for寻找。根据上文“this was a win-win situation because not only would I play more songs,”和下文“some of whom tragically didn’t have families.”可知，作者认为这次给老年人表演应是双赢的局面，这些老人中有很多人非常不幸，没有家庭，由此可知，作者可以通过演奏歌曲让不幸的居民“振作起来”符合语境。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：期待已久的那一天终于到来了。A. simply仅仅；B. accidentally偶然地；C. finally终于，最终；D. nearly几乎。根据上文“The much-expected day”以及下文中的“Stepping into the dining area, I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner and the ____8____ .”可知，作者走进了用餐区，准备给老人们表演，由此可知，此处指的是作者期待已久演奏的那一天“终于”到来了。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：走进用餐区，我看到几个白发苍苍的人似乎在享受晚餐和陪伴。A. freedom自由；B. vacation假期；C. company陪伴；D. privilege特权。根据语境和上文“I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner”以及下文中的“Despite on-going conversations at tables”可知，作者准备演奏时，恰好是老人在享受晚餐，并且还在不断地交谈着，由此可推断，此处指的是享受“陪伴”符合语境。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管餐桌上的谈话还在继续，但孤独感仍然像乌云一样笼罩在房间里。A. silence沉默；B. horror恐怖；C. confusion混淆；D. loneliness孤独。根据上文“but I have the chance to ____6____ the residents, some of whom tragically didn’t have families.”可知，其中一些人没有了家人，而且住在养老院，由此可推断，此处指的是“孤独”笼罩着房间，符合语境。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但随着我继续演奏，我的紧张情绪逐渐消失了。A. desperation绝望；B. nervousness紧张；C. frustration挫折；D. embarrassment尴尬。根据上文“After introductions, I sat down in front of the piano, butterflies in my stomach.”可知，作者刚开始演奏时很“紧张”。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个女人站起来，开始随着音乐的节拍欢快地在房间里跳起舞来，而其他人则打着响指。A. spin（使）快速旋转；B. wander游荡，徘徊；C. dance跳舞；D. glance一瞥。根据下文“about the room to the beat of the ___12___ while others snapped their fingers (打响指).”可知，跟着音乐的节拍，其他人在打着响指，由此可推断，此处指的是一位女子站起来随着音乐的节拍“跳舞”符合语境。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个女人站起来，开始随着音乐的节拍欢快地在房间里跳起舞来，而其他人则打着响指。A. drums鼓；B. heart心脏；C. words词；D. music音乐。根据语境以及下文中的“I was _____13_____ to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.”可知，作者看到了音乐给他们带来了笑容，由此可知，此处指的是女子随着“音乐”的节拍跳舞。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很惊讶地看到音乐给他们带来了灿烂的笑容。A. determined有决心的；B. upset沮丧的；C. curious好奇的；D. amazed惊讶的。根据上文中的“Despite on-going conversations at tables, ____9____ still hung like a dark cloud in the room.”以及下文“see how music brought big smiles to their faces.”可知，作者从一开始感到屋子内笼罩着孤独感，到现在看到他们的脸上灿烂的笑容，所以，此处指的是作者感到很“惊讶”符合语境。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：取消音乐演奏会是一件好事，因为它让我们与最需要音乐的人分享音乐的天赋。A. carrying携带；B. exchanging交换；C. discussing讨论；D. sharing分享。根据上文“Calling off the recital was a blessing”可知，作者把取消音乐演奏会看成一件好事，因为这让作者可以把音乐“分享”给最需要的人。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：只要有可能，就去传播善意。A. faith信任；B. kindness善良；C. message信息；D. awareness意识。根据语境可知，作者去马车之家庄园给老年人演奏给他们带来了快乐，作者做了一件有价值的事情，结合下文“whenever possible.”可知，作者此处应是建议人们无论什么时候，只要有可能，尽可能去传播“善良”符合语境。故选B项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。
A 63-year-old Chinese grandpa’s traditional carpentry skills are delighting tens of millions of viewers online as he creates woodwork ____36____ glue, screws or nails.
The Chinese master carpenter, Wang Dewen, ____37____ (know) as “Grandpa Amu” on YouTube, has been referred to as the modern day Lu Ban, ____38____ famous Chinese structural engineer during the Zhou Dynasty, thanks to his vast carpentry knowledge.
____39____ (unexpected), the video of him making a fantastic wooden arch bridge went viral on the platform, ____40____ (gain) more than 42 million views. Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon technique, ____41____ means that no nails or glue ____42____ (involve) in the whole process of building the arch bridge. Grandpa Amu has also made several wooden ____43____ (toy) for his grandson using the same technique. Among all the items, a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble-blowing toy are his grandson’s favorites.
The master carpenter ____44____ (attract) over 1.19 million subscribers on YouTube so far. Grandpa Amu’s son and daughter-in-law, who work on his videos, hope to bring the rural culture to others and draw more people ____45____ (learn) about these ancient Chinese techniques.
【答案】36. without
37. known 38. a
39. Unexpectedly
40. gaining
41. which 42. is involved
43. toys 44. has attracted
45. to learn
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述的是一位名叫Wang Dewen的63岁中国老爷爷，以其精湛的传统木工手艺在网上赢得了广泛的关注和赞誉。他被称为“阿木爷爷”，并因其不使用胶水、螺丝或钉子就能制作出木工作品而广受喜爱。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：一位63岁的中国老爷爷的传统木工手艺在网上让数千万观众感到高兴，因为他不用胶水、螺丝或钉子就能制作出木工作品。根据语境和客观事实可知，句子表示“他不用胶水、螺丝或钉子就能制作出木工作品”，空格处意为“没有”，用介词without。故填without。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：中国木匠大师Wang Dewen在YouTube上被称为“阿木爷爷”，由于他渊博的木工知识，他被称为现代的鲁班，鲁班是中国周朝著名的结构工程师。句中谓语是has been referred，空格处用非谓语动词，Wang Dewen和know之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，故填known。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：中国木匠大师Wang Dewen在YouTube上被称为“阿木爷爷”，由于他渊博的木工知识，他被称为现代的鲁班，鲁班是中国周朝著名的结构工程师。engineer是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，famous是辅音音素开头，因此不定冠词用a，故填a。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：出乎意料的是，他制作一座奇妙的木拱桥的视频在平台上疯传，获得了超过4200万的观看量。空格处用副词作状语，修饰整个句子，unexpected的副词是unexpectedly，意为“出乎意料的是”，位于句首的单词首字母大写，故填Unexpectedly。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：出乎意料的是，他制作一座奇妙的木拱桥的视频在平台上疯传，获得了超过4200万的观看量。句中谓语是went，空格处用非谓语动词，video和gain之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词表主动，故填gaining。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：阿木爷爷采用了中国古代的榫卯技术，这意味着在建造拱桥的整个过程中没有钉子或胶水。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，主语是前面整个主句的内容，因此用关系代词which引导定语从句，故填which。
【42题详解】
考查固定短语，时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：阿木爷爷采用了中国古代的榫卯技术，这意味着在建造拱桥的整个过程中没有钉子或胶水。be involved in是固定短语，意为“涉及”，句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，主语no nails or glue是单数概念，因此空格处是is involved。故填is involved。
【43题详解】
考查名词的复数。句意：阿木爷爷也用同样的技术为他的孙子做了几个木制玩具。空前有several，空格处用复数，故填toys。
【44题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：到目前为止，这位木匠大师在YouTube上已经吸引了超过119万的订阅者。由so far可知，句子时态是现在完成时，主语carpenter是单数，因此空格处是has attracted。故填has attracted。
【45题详解】
考查不定式。句意：阿木爷爷的儿子和儿媳也在为他制作视频，他们希望将乡村文化带给其他人，并吸引更多的人来学习这些古老的中国技术。draw sb. to do sth.是固定短语，意为“吸引某人做某事”，因此空格处是不定式to learn。故填to learn。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华。你校英文网站新增了Amazing China栏目，请你给该栏目投稿，介绍一个你最喜欢的地方。内容包括：
1. 该地的基本情况；
2. 该地的特色；
3. 你的印象和感受。
注意：1. 词数80词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favourite Place
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【答案】One possible version:
When it comes to the place I fancy most, my hometown, a beautiful village, should be given priority to.
Located by the Yangtze River, my hometown covers an area of only 5 square kilometers, with a population of more than 800. Small as it is, due to its stunning natural beauty and pleasant climate, tourists from different places come to visit it for a temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
In the past ten years, great changes have taken place in my hometown. Although it isn’t what it used to be, I will never forget the place where I was born and brought up no matter where I am now and where I will go.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给学校英文网站Amazing China栏目投稿，介绍一个自己最喜欢的地方。
【详解】1.词汇积累
喜欢：fancy →love
由于：due to → because of
令人惊叹的：stunning →amazing
参观：visit → pay a visit to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Small as it is, due to its stunning natural beauty and pleasant climate, tourists from different places come to visit it for a temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
拓展句：Small as it is, because it has stunning natural beauty and pleasant climate, tourists from different places come to visit it for a temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
【点睛】【高分句型1】When it comes to the place I fancy most, my hometown, a beautiful village, should be given priority to.（运用了省略引导词which或者that的定语从句）
【高分句型2】Although it isn’t what it used to be, I will never forget the place where I was born and brought up no matter where I am now and where I will go.（运用了what引导的表语从句和where引导的定语从句）
第二节(满分20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。
One day my grandfather gave me a gift — a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get at the money was to break the piggy bank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea: the piggy bank would help save my money so that, at the end of the year, I might have enough for that bike I dreamt about. He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised that I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.
Whenever he gave me a little bit of money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clearly for saving in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy bank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful pens, I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about ice-creams or pens went away. So for almost six months, I only put money into the piggy bank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy bank for anything. But one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake (地震) had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces, I was sleepless that night.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1: I knew I should do something.__________________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2: My grandfather was surprised by my behavior._____________________________________________________________________
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【答案】 I knew I should do something. I went to my piggy bank and was about to break it and take out the money when my mind came back to the bike I wanted to buy, and I hesitated. Thinking of the look in the eyes of the children hoping for help in the earthquake, I grabbed the piggy bank and threw it to the ground. Suddenly, the coins rolled all over the floor. “Yes, those children need help and need the money more.” I said to myself.
My grandfather was surprised by my behavior. When he realized what had happened, he touched my head and said, “Good boy, you did the right thing. Grandpa is proud of you. ” He continued, “My dear grandson, you deserve that bicycle. As a bonus, let’s buy that bike together now. ” “Thank you, Grandpa.” I was overwhelmed with happiness.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了爷爷送我一个存钱罐，我努力的存钱，想要买自己心仪的自行车。当看到临近省份发生了地震的电视新闻后，我决定把钱捐给地震灾区的孩子们。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我知道我应该做点什么。”可知，第一段可描写作者的最终决定，打破存钱罐，把钱捐给地震灾区的孩子们。
②由第二段首句内容“爷爷对我的行为感到惊讶。”可知，第二段可描写爷爷了解了事情的经过后，所做出的决定。
2. 续写线索：存钱——梦想买自行车——看到新闻——捐钱——获得自行车奖励——开心
3. 词汇激活
行为类
回来：come back to/return to
意识到：realize/be aware of
情绪类
以……为傲：be proud of/take pride in
幸福：happiness/blessedness
【点睛】［高分句型 1］Thinking of the look in the eyes of the children hoping for help in the earthquake, I grabbed the piggy bank and threw it to the ground. (运用了现分词作状语和现在分词作定语)
［高分句型 2］When he realized what had happened, he touched my head and said, “Good boy, you did the right thing. Grandpa is proud of you.”(运用了what引导的宾语从句)
听力1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A
6．C 7．A 8．B 9．B 10．B
11．C 12．C 13．B 14．A 15．B
16．A 17．A 18．A 19．B 20．C
