长春外国语学校2023-2024学年第二学期期中考试
高二年级英语
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 答题时请按要求用笔。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man think of the novel
A. Enjoyable. B. Uninteresting. C. Too short.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home.
3. Why does Tina refuse to go swimming
A. She needs to take a good rest.
B. She wants to prepare for a trip.
C. She has to finish her homework.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A movie. B. An evening plan. C. Best friends.
5. What will Hyman probably drink
A. Lemonade. B. Coffee. C. Beer.
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.How often does Jim go to China
A. Once a year.
B. Twice a year.
C. Three times a year.
7. What does Jim say about Beijing
A. The streets are crowded.
B. The traffic is smooth.
C. The cost of living is high.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Who will go to the live show with the speakers
A. Agnes. B. John. C. Alice.
9. What do we know about Peter
A. He has to write a report.
B. He will enjoy the live show.
C. He is still on a business trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Where is Daniel going to work this summer
A. On a farm. B. At a hotel. C. At a flower shop.
11. How many hours will Daniel work a week
A. 18. B. 21. C. 42.
12. Why is Daniel taking up this job
A. To improve his gardening skills.
B. To assist his family financially.
C. To earn money for a trip to Florida.
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B Mother and son.
C. Classmates.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man want to do
A. Conduct a concert.
B. Enter the concert hall.
C. Buy tickets to a concert.
15. How long has the woman been waiting
A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 2.5 hours.
16. Why did the woman make the phone call
A. To make a complaint. B. To inform the man. C. To book a ticket.
17. How does the man feel at the end of the conversation
A. Angry. B. Hopeful. C. Disappointed.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.What can we know about the library
A. It has been expanded.
B. It is equipped with solar panels.
C. It is going to have a technology zone.
19. What was the speaker’s initial major
A. Computer Science. B. Management. C. Biology.
20. What does the speaker suggest the students do
A. Put academics first.
B. Explore extra-curricular activities.
C. Focus only on personal interests.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie — a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art e to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control and mental flexibility. Children practise these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
1 Which exhibition is suitable for a boy aged 3 who is learning spelling
A. Adventures with Dora and Diego.
B. Inside Art.
C. Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City.
D. PlayWorks.
2. What is a child expected to learn after attending Adventures with Dora and Diego
A. Learn more about nature and culture.
B. Draw a map of city subways and parks.
C. Graduate with a specific qualification.
D. Get resources for language learning.
3. What do the four exhibitions have in common
A. They are free of charge for kids.
B. They are only designed for kids.
C. They improve kids’ academic performance.
D. They provide kids with hands-on experience.
B
On a sunny morning, I roamed through the park, savoring the gentle breeze, with the simple desire to locate a quiet spot for a good book. Little did I know that an unexpected encounter with a naughty creature would turn this peaceful outing into an unforgettable experience.
Settling down on a comfortable bench under an oak tree, I was fascinated by a novel, lost in a world of fictional characters. Suddenly, a strange sound interrupted me. Curiously, I glanced in the direction of the noise, only to discover a squirrel hurrying towards my bag. Immediately, I reached out to protect my bag from the thief. But the squirrel ran away, grasping a chocolate bar stolen from my bag. Fueled by determination to get my snack back, I gave chase to the creature through the park.
The squirrel displayed impressive flexibility, effortlessly jumping onto trees and leaping from branch to branch. Children and bystanders couldn’t help but laugh at the spectacle of a grown adult chasing a squirrel. The chase continued, and as I ran after the squirrel, I became both exhausted and awkward. The peacefulness of the park transformed into a lively playground, with laughter echoing around us. The squirrel, seemingly aware of its comical effect, increased its speed and finally vanished into thin air.
As I made my way back to the bench, my heart still raced from the pursuit. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of companionship with the squirrel. It had reminded me to embrace the unexpected, to break free from routine, and most importantly, to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures. From that day forward, whenever I visit the park, I always keep a chocolate bar handy, just in case I come across my friend.
4. What did the author want to do in the park
A. Find a quiet place to read. B. Observe nature and wildlife.
C. Enjoy the sunshine and gentle breeze. D. Have a picnic with his friends.
5. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Disappeared B. Landed. C. Leapt. D. Emerged.
6. What lesson did author learn from this experience
A. The importance of welcoming surprises.
B. The habit of always carrying a chocolate bar.
C. The significance of developing a new routine.
D. The necessity of keeping a safe distance from animals.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Annoying Squirrel
B. An Unexpected Encounter in the Park
C. Lost in a Book: A Squirrel’s Interruption
D. The Importance of Routine: Lessons Learned in the Park
C
According to a new study from Cornell University, about one-fifth of the global population, of 2 billion people worldwide, will be forced to resettle or go deeper inland by 2100 due to the continuous rise in sea level.
The study, published in the journal Land Use Policy, showed that the growing global population could make the matter worse. The researchers expected that there are about 1.4 billon “climate change refugees(难民)” in the world by 2060 and by 2100 the number of the displaced people due to the rising sea level could reach up to two billion.
“We’re going to have more people on less land and sooner than we think,” said lead author Charles Geisler, professor at Cornell. “The future rise in global average sea level probably won’t be gradual. Yet few policy makers are observing the significant barriers that coastal climate refugees, like other refugees, will run into when they move to higher ground.”
For the study, the researchers reviewed(回顾) potential problems that climate change refugees may face if they go deeper inland. The researchers identified these land difficulties with relocation using three organizing groups. Including depletion(损耗) zones, win-lose zones and no-trespass(不得擅自进入) zones. By doing so, the researchers were able to provide primary estimates of their toll(损失) on inland resettlement space. The researchers found that some inland regions were unlikely to support new waves of climate change refugees due to the remains of war, road developments and rare natural resources.
Apart from the rising sea level, increasing storm weather and the booming global population are also having a huge influence on the number of climate change refugees. Storm can push seawater further inland. The increasing global population requires more land even as the ocean swallows up rich costal zones and river deltas(三角洲). These force people to search for new places to move to higher ground.
8. What would happen if the sea level were to rise
A. 2 billion people would be “refugees” by 2060.
B. 50% of the population would lose their homes.
C. Inland regions would become more crowded.
D. Coastal regions would be polluted seriously.
9. What can be inferred from Charles Geisler’s words
A. The sea level will go up in a little-by-little way.
B. Moving to higher land isn’t the key solution.
C. Land and population vary according to climate change.
D. Policy makers should think more for climate change refugees.
10. Why do climate change refugees fail to move to some inland regions
A. Because they can’t live a common life there.
B. Because they can’t adapt to the climate there.
C. Because they may consume more than expected.
D. Because they will destroy the natural resources.
11. What does the author stress in the last paragraph
A. Global warming is a double-edged sword.
B. In the future climate will become worse.
C. The earth will see more climate change refugees.
D. Sea will bring humans more disadvantages.
D
Vegetarians would rather not be forced to eat meat. Yet the reverse compulsion is hidden in the proposals for a new plant-based “planetary diet.” Nowhere is this more visible than in India.
Earlier this year, the EAT-Lancet Commission released its global report on nutrition and called for a global shift to a more plant-based diet and for “substantially reducing consumption of animal source foods.” In countries like India, that call could become a tool to aggravate an already tense political situation and stress already undernourished populations.
The EAT report assumes that “traditional diets” in countries like India include little red meat, which might be consumed only on special occasions or as minor ingredients in mixed dishes.
In India, however, there is a vast difference between what people would wish to consume and what they have to consume because of innumerable barriers around class, religion, culture, cost, geography, etc. Policymakers in India have traditionally pushed for a cereal-heavy “vegetarian diet” on a meat-eating population as a way of providing the cheapest sources of food.
Currently, under an aggressive Hindu nationalist government, Muslims, Christians, disadvantaged classes and indigenous communities are being compelled to give up their traditional foods.
None of these concerns seem to have been appreciated by the EAT-Lancet Commission’s representative, Brent Loken, who said “India has got such a great example” in sourcing protein from plants.
But how much of a model for the world is India’s vegetarianism In the Global Hunger Index, the country ranks 102nd out of 117. Data from the National Family Health Survey indicate that only 10 percent of infants of 6 to 23 months are adequately fed, which is why calls for a plant-based diet modeled on India risk offering another whip with which to beat already vulnerable communities in developing countries.
A diet directed at the affluent West fails to recognize that in low-income countries undernourished children are known to benefit from the consumption of milk and other animal source foods, improving cognitive functions, while reducing the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies as well as death.
EAT-Lancet claimed its intention was to “spark conversations” among all Indian stakeholders. Yet vocal critics of the food processing industry and food fortification strategies have been left out of the debate. But the most conspicuous (明显的) omission may well be the absence of India’s farmers.
12. What is more visible in India than anywhere else according to the passage
A. People’s positive views on the proposals for a “planetary diet”.
B. People’s reluctance to be compelled to eat plant-based food.
C. People’s preferences for the kind of food they consume.
D. People’s unwillingness to give up their eating habits.
13. What would the EAT-Lancet Commission’s report do to many people in countries like India
A. Radically change their dietary habits. B. Keep them further away from politics.
C. Make them even more undernourished. D. Substantially reduce their food choices.
14. What do we learn from the passage about food consumption in India
A. People’s diet will not change due to the EAT-Lancet report.
B. Many people simply do not have access to foods they prefer.
C. There is a growing popularity of a cereal-heavy vegetarian diet.
D. Policymakers help remove the barriers to people’s choice of food.
15. What does the passage say about a plant-based diet modeled on India
A. It may benefit populations whose traditional diet is meat-based.
B. It may be another blow to the economy in developing countries.
C. It may worsen the nourishment problem in low-income countries.
D. It may help narrow the gap between the rich and poor countries.
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。
It is not hard to learn more about a piece of famous painting, but identifying an unknown painting can be tricky. What do you need to do to get its specific information Here are tips to identify a painting.
·Use the signature or monogram (字母组合图案) to dig online and find the image. Look in the corners of the painting to see if there is a signature or monogram. ____16____ If it’s harder to read, see if you can break down the letters and read them. This will let you narrow down the search and figure out who the artist is.
·Turn to an image recognition app to identify the painting immediately. If you’re struggling to remember an artist’s name or you want additional information on a particular painting, download an image recognition app designed specifically for art. There are several apps for both Android and iPhone that allow you to snap a photo of a painting to search through museum catalogues, university databases, and art history texts. ____17____
·Ask an expert to identify the era, style, or painter of an image. ____18____ The reason is that an expert like a professor in the field of art will be able to offer insights about the period, style, and give you a better sense for where to look. He may even know who the artist is as soon as he takes a look at it.
·____19____ Contemporary painters may paint people or objects from the past, but they can’t time travel. If there’s a train, company logo or some other time-specific component of it, this is a great way to set a baseline (基准) for your search.
In a word, the tips above are helpful. ____20____ In this way, you will effortlessly identify the unknown painting.
A. This is the easiest way to find a specific painting.
B. Locate its exact location when you appreciate the painting.
C. If the name is easy to read, search the artist’s name up online to find it.
D. Email or visit an art history professor to ask whether he can look at the image.
E. Take advantage of obvious clues in the subject matter to narrow down the date.
F. Thus, you’ll find it easier than you think to find the information you’re looking for.
G. If the professor mainly focuses on newer artists, a contemporary abstract piece is going to be easier to identify.
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。
I’ve always loved horses, but for years my riding took a back seat to my four kids’ soccer games, dance recitals and so on. As my children became more ___21___,I decided it was time to put myself ___22___the calendar, not always being at the beck and call of my family.
I have a work-to-ride rent at a nearby stable (马厩). As soon as I arrive at the stable, I always ___23___ to take a deep breath or two, inhaling the sweetness of freshly mown hay (干草). Then I go for a joyride. Sometimes, I’m___24___by a friend and other times I ride solo, but it’s always a reset and ___25___ of my batteries for another week in the real world.
One day, as I wiped off my bridle (马笼头), my friend Mary asked with sad eyes, “Did you hear about Heather She ___26___ her son last week.”
“No, how awful! Heather’s son is around my age.” I murmured.
“Yes, it’s tragic,” she said. “I ___27___to her yesterday. She seemed okay despite everything.”
“Yesterday She was out here ”
“She and her grandsons went for a trail ___28___. This is the best place to be when you need to ___29___real life,” Mary commented knowingly.
I nodded ____30____. Mary’s husband had just ____31____a horrible disease, and whenever she wasn’t taking care of him, she was here to take care of herself. We all ____32____ various levels of heart-hurt on a daily basis. Our stable is pure____33____— from worry, frustration, hurt, even unimaginable loss.
Relief from real life. We all need it, somewhere, somehow, because life is ____34____. I’m so glad I’ve found that horse time can make the hardest landings a little ____35____.
21. A. ambitious B. enthusiastic C. independent D. responsible
22. A. on B. in C. off D. behind
23. A. forget B. hesitate C. regret D. stop
24. A. persuaded B. joined C. refused D. forced
25. A. replacement B. recovery C. recharge D. repair
26. A. lost B. beat C. abandoned D. raised
27. A. wrote B. talked C. explained D. whispered
28. A. adventure B. walk C. visit D. ride
29. A. get through B. get over C. get away from D. get across
30. A. silently B. hurriedly C. gratefully D. eagerly
31. A. spread B. developed C. controlled D. prevented
32. A. result from B. recover from C. depart from D. suffer from
33. A. concern B. affection C. escape D. value
34. A. tough B. precious C. simple D. unclear
35. A. neater B. smoother C. softer D. higher
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
You can be happy even when you’re suffering from illness, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the aspects of your health ____36____ are in your control. Exercise and sleep are particularly important when it comes ____37____ happiness.
Making exercise a regular habit isn’t just good for the body. It also has a ____38____ (power) effect on mental well-being. People who exercise regularly are happier across the board. Plus, they’re also less stressed, anxious, and ____39____ (depress).
It doesn’t really matter ____40____ kind of exercise you do, so long as you do it regularly. For the best results, aim for an hour of exercise at least five days a week. If you find something you enjoy, you’ll be more likely ____41____ (stick) to it. So don’t think you’re limited to ____42____ (go) to the gym. Find something that suits your lifestyle and preferences. If you’re having trouble thinking of activities you enjoy, think back to when you ____43____ (be) a kid. What sports or games did you like to play
Also, getting quality sleep every night directly ____44____ (affect) your happiness, and emotional stability during the day. When you re lacking sleep, you’re much easier to stress. It’s harder to be productive, think creatively, and make wise ____45____ (decide). The average person needs at least 7.5 - 9 hours each night.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，得知你美国网友Bill的家乡发生山火，房屋被烧毁，他现在住在临时避难所。请你写一封邮件慰问他，内容要点如下：
1询问受灾情况，表示关心；
2.鼓励他振作起来，重建家园。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：山火 mountain fire
Dear Bill,
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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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew (宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time ” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.”
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As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.
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听力1-5 ACABA 6-10 ABACB 11-15 ACBCB 16-20 CBACB长春外国语学校2023-2024学年第二学期期中考试
高二年级英语
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 答题时请按要求用笔。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man think of the novel
A. Enjoyable. B. Uninteresting. C. Too short.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home.
3. Why does Tina refuse to go swimming
A. She needs to take a good rest.
B. She wants to prepare for a trip.
C. She has to finish her homework.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A movie. B. An evening plan. C. Best friends.
5. What will Hyman probably drink
A. Lemonade. B. Coffee. C. Beer.
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.How often does Jim go to China
A. Once a year.
B. Twice a year.
C. Three times a year.
7. What does Jim say about Beijing
A. The streets are crowded.
B. The traffic is smooth.
C. The cost of living is high.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Who will go to the live show with the speakers
A. Agnes. B. John. C. Alice.
9. What do we know about Peter
A. He has to write a report.
B. He will enjoy the live show.
C. He is still on a business trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Where is Daniel going to work this summer
A. On a farm. B. At a hotel. C. At a flower shop.
11. How many hours will Daniel work a week
A. 18. B. 21. C. 42.
12. Why is Daniel taking up this job
A. To improve his gardening skills.
B. To assist his family financially.
C. To earn money for a trip to Florida.
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Mother and son.
C. Classmates.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man want to do
A Conduct a concert.
B. Enter the concert hall.
C. Buy tickets to a concert.
15. How long has the woman been waiting
A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 2.5 hours.
16. Why did the woman make the phone call
A. To make a complaint. B. To inform the man. C. To book a ticket.
17. How does the man feel at the end of the conversation
A. Angry. B. Hopeful. C. Disappointed.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.What can we know about the library
A. It has been expanded.
B. It is equipped with solar panels.
C. It is going to have a technology zone.
19. What was the speaker’s initial major
A Computer Science. B. Management. C. Biology.
20. What does the speaker suggest the students do
A. Put academics first.
B. Explore extra-curricular activities.
C. Focus only on personal interests.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie — a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art e to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control and mental flexibility. Children practise these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
1. Which exhibition is suitable for a boy aged 3 who is learning spelling
A. Adventures with Dora and Diego.
B. Inside Art.
C. Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City.
D. PlayWorks.
2. What is a child expected to learn after attending Adventures with Dora and Diego
A. Learn more about nature and culture.
B. Draw a map of city subways and parks.
C. Graduate with a specific qualification.
D. Get resources for language learning.
3. What do the four exhibitions have in common
A. They are free of charge for kids.
B. They are only designed for kids.
C. They improve kids’ academic performance.
D. They provide kids with hands-on experience.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024年的曼哈顿儿童博物馆展览。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)”下面的“We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school.(我们设计了PlayWorksTM的各个方面，以帮助家庭为孩子入学做好准备)”和“Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.(来获取更多的资源来支持孩子的语言发展)”可知，PlayWorks帮助孩子做好入学准备，支持孩子的语言发展，适合出生后的孩子，因此一个正在学习拼写的3岁男孩最适合参加这个展览。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)”下面的“Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble.(通过帮助Diego营救陷入困境的动物，了解有关动物及其栖息地的事实)”和“By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.(通过帮助Dora和她的朋友，孩子们将学习解决问题的技能，并获得对拉丁美洲文化的更多欣赏和认识)”可知，Adventures with Dora and Diego可以让孩子学到更多关于自然和文化的知识。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)”下面“By combining hands-on games and learning(通过将实践游戏和学习相结合)”、“Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)”下面的“Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions.(加入Diego的一系列动物救援任务)”、“Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)”下面的“opportunities for art making(艺术创作机会)”、“Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)”下面的“Children practise these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.(孩子们与Zip、Zap和Zoom一起练习这些学习“超能力”，他们指导家庭进行一系列城市冒险，探索地铁、公园、音乐、旅行、树屋等)”可知，四个展览都有实践活动。故选D。
B
On a sunny morning, I roamed through the park, savoring the gentle breeze, with the simple desire to locate a quiet spot for a good book. Little did I know that an unexpected encounter with a naughty creature would turn this peaceful outing into an unforgettable experience.
Settling down on a comfortable bench under an oak tree, I was fascinated by a novel, lost in a world of fictional characters. Suddenly, a strange sound interrupted me. Curiously, I glanced in the direction of the noise, only to discover a squirrel hurrying towards my bag. Immediately, I reached out to protect my bag from the thief. But the squirrel ran away, grasping a chocolate bar stolen from my bag. Fueled by determination to get my snack back, I gave chase to the creature through the park.
The squirrel displayed impressive flexibility, effortlessly jumping onto trees and leaping from branch to branch. Children and bystanders couldn’t help but laugh at the spectacle of a grown adult chasing a squirrel. The chase continued, and as I ran after the squirrel, I became both exhausted and awkward. The peacefulness of the park transformed into a lively playground, with laughter echoing around us. The squirrel, seemingly aware of its comical effect, increased its speed and finally vanished into thin air.
As I made my way back to the bench, my heart still raced from the pursuit. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of companionship with the squirrel. It had reminded me to embrace the unexpected, to break free from routine, and most importantly, to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures. From that day forward, whenever I visit the park, I always keep a chocolate bar handy, just in case I come across my friend.
4. What did the author want to do in the park
A. Find a quiet place to read. B. Observe nature and wildlife.
C. Enjoy the sunshine and gentle breeze. D. Have a picnic with his friends.
5. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Disappeared B. Landed. C. Leapt. D. Emerged.
6. What lesson did author learn from this experience
A. The importance of welcoming surprises.
B. The habit of always carrying a chocolate bar.
C. The significance of developing a new routine.
D. The necessity of keeping a safe distance from animals.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Annoying Squirrel
B. An Unexpected Encounter in the Park
C. Lost in a Book: A Squirrel’s Interruption
D. The Importance of Routine: Lessons Learned in the Park
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在公园里与一只松鼠的奇妙经历。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“On a sunny morning, I roamed through the park, savoring the gentle breeze, with the simple desire to locate a quiet spot for a good book.(在一个阳光明媚的早晨，我漫步在公园里，享受着轻柔的微风，怀着找一个安静地方读一本好书的简单愿望)”可知，作者在公园里想要找一个安静的地方读书。故选A。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前的“increased its speed and finally”和划线词后的“into thin air”可知，松鼠加快速度逃跑，最终消失在空气中，vanish意为“消失”，与disappear意思一致。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“It had reminded me to embrace the unexpected, to break free from routine, and most importantly, to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures.(它提醒我要拥抱意想不到的事情，摆脱常规，最重要的是，在生活中最简单的快乐中找到喜悦)”可知，这次经历让作者明白了拥抱意外的重要性。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段最后一句“Little did I know that an unexpected encounter with a naughty creature would turn this peaceful outing into an unforgettable experience.(我不知道，与一个顽皮的生物的意外相遇会把这次平静的郊游变成一次难忘的经历)”可知，本文主要讲述了作者在公园与一只松鼠的意外邂逅。由此可知。B项“公园里的一次意外邂逅”适合作本文标题。故选B。
C
According to a new study from Cornell University, about one-fifth of the global population, of 2 billion people worldwide, will be forced to resettle or go deeper inland by 2100 due to the continuous rise in sea level.
The study, published in the journal Land Use Policy, showed that the growing global population could make the matter worse. The researchers expected that there are about 1.4 billon “climate change refugees(难民)” in the world by 2060 and by 2100 the number of the displaced people due to the rising sea level could reach up to two billion.
“We’re going to have more people on less land and sooner than we think,” said lead author Charles Geisler, professor at Cornell. “The future rise in global average sea level probably won’t be gradual. Yet few policy makers are observing the significant barriers that coastal climate refugees, like other refugees, will run into when they move to higher ground.”
For the study, the researchers reviewed(回顾) potential problems that climate change refugees may face if they go deeper inland. The researchers identified these land difficulties with relocation using three organizing groups. Including depletion(损耗) zones, win-lose zones and no-trespass(不得擅自进入) zones. By doing so, the researchers were able to provide primary estimates of their toll(损失) on inland resettlement space. The researchers found that some inland regions were unlikely to support new waves of climate change refugees due to the remains of war, road developments and rare natural resources.
Apart from the rising sea level, increasing storm weather and the booming global population are also having a huge influence on the number of climate change refugees. Storm can push seawater further inland. The increasing global population requires more land even as the ocean swallows up rich costal zones and river deltas(三角洲). These force people to search for new places to move to higher ground.
8. What would happen if the sea level were to rise
A. 2 billion people would be “refugees” by 2060.
B. 50% of the population would lose their homes.
C. Inland regions would become more crowded.
D. Coastal regions would be polluted seriously.
9. What can be inferred from Charles Geisler’s words
A. The sea level will go up in a little-by-little way.
B. Moving to higher land isn’t the key solution.
C. Land and population vary according to climate change.
D. Policy makers should think more for climate change refugees.
10. Why do climate change refugees fail to move to some inland regions
A. Because they can’t live a common life there.
B. Because they can’t adapt to the climate there.
C. Because they may consume more than expected.
D. Because they will destroy the natural resources.
11. What does the author stress in the last paragraph
A. Global warming is a double-edged sword.
B. In the future climate will become worse.
C. The earth will see more climate change refugees.
D. Sea will bring humans more disadvantages.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。据康奈尔大学的一项新的研究，由于海平面的不断上升，会有越来越多的气候难民。除了不断上升的海平面之外，越来越多的风暴天气和不断增加的全球人口也是气候变化难民增加的原因。气候变化难民搬迁到内陆会遇到很大的障碍。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段about one-fifth of the global population…will be forced to resettle or go deeper inland by 2100 due to the continuous rise in sea level可知，由于海平面持续上升，到2100年，全球约有五分之一的人将被迫重新安置或搬迁到内陆，这样内陆地区就会有更多的人口，会更拥挤。 故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段Charles Geisler所说，The future rise in global average sea level probably won’t be gradual. Yet few policy makers are observing the significant barriers that coastal climate refugees…will run into when they move to higher ground未来全球平均海平面的上升不会是渐进的。但很少有决策者观察到沿海气候变化难民搬到更高的地方时会遇到的重大障碍。意即，决策者们没有考虑到更多的问题。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。研究者们发现气候变化难民如果搬到内陆将需要重新安置，根据第四段some inland regions were unlikely to support new waves of climate change refugees due to the remains of war, road developments and rare natural resources（由于战争遗迹、道路发展和自然资源越来越少，一些内陆地区不太可能支持新一波气候难民）可知，气候变化难民搬迁到内陆地区生活有潜在的问题。故选A项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段Apart from the rising sea level, increasing storm weather and the booming global population are also having a huge influence on the number of climate change refugees. 除了海平面上升之外，不断增加的风暴天气和迅速增长的全球人口也对气候变化难民的数量产生了巨大的影响。一方面人口不断增加， 一方面风暴将海水向内陆推进，海洋吞噬了肥沃的沿海地区，内陆土地越来越少，就会有越来越多的气候变化难民。 故选C项。
【点睛】长难句的阅读理解方法——结构分析法
所谓结构分析法，就是通过语法分析，迅速弄清句子的结构，把握住句子的基本框架。基本步骤是：首先，判断该句是简单句、并列句还是复合句；然后，找出句子的核心成分，分清主语和谓语，再分清句子的附属成分。
带有较多成分的简单句
分析方法——找主谓语，即找主干成分
如：Yet few policy makers are observing the significant barriers that coastal climate refugees, like other refugees, will run into when they move to higher ground.
分析：此句是简单句，但是句中有多个复合句。主干部分是few policy makers are observing the significant barriers that…,that引导定语从句coastal climate refugees … will run into, 其中like other refugees是插入语, when they move to higher ground是状语从句。
句意：但很少有决策者观察到沿海气候变化难民，像其他难民一样，搬到更高的地方时会遇到的重大障碍。
2、含有多个简单句的并列句
分析方法——找并列连词
如：The researchers expected that there are about 1.4 billon “climate change refugees(难民)” in the world by 2060 and by 2100 the number of the displaced people due to the rising sea level could reach up to two billion.
分析：此句是有and连接的两个并列句。第一句主干部分是The researchers expected that…., 第二句主干部分是the number of the displaced people ….. could reach up to two billion.
句意：研究人员预计，到2060年，世界上大约有14亿“气候变化难民”，到2100年，由于海平面上升而流离失所的人数可能达到20亿。
3、含有多个从句的复合句
分析方法——找从属连词
如：For the study, the researchers reviewed(回顾) potential problems that climate change refugees may face if they go deeper inland.
分析：此句中含有两个复合句，句子主干部分the researchers reviewed(回顾) potential problems，句中有从属连词，that 和if , 其中that引导定语从句that climate change refugees may face…，if引导条件状语从句if they go deeper inland。
句意：在这项研究中，研究人员回顾了如果他们搬迁到内陆，气候变化难民可能会面临的潜在问题。
4、含有多个插入成分的句子。如：
分析方法——删掉插入语，读懂主句
如：According to a new study from Cornell University, about one-fifth of the global population, of 2 billion people worldwide, will be forced to resettle or go deeper inland by 2100 due to the continuous rise in sea level.
分析：此句看起来很长， 但是一个简单句，阅读时删掉插入语 According to a new study from Cornell University和 of 2 billion people worldwide,可看出句子主干部分是：about one-fifth of the global population will be forced to resettle or go deeper inland。
句意：根据康奈尔大学的一项新研究，由于海平面持续上升，全球20亿人口中约有五分之一的人将被迫在2100年前重新安置或搬迁到内陆。
D
Vegetarians would rather not be forced to eat meat. Yet the reverse compulsion is hidden in the proposals for a new plant-based “planetary diet.” Nowhere is this more visible than in India.
Earlier this year, the EAT-Lancet Commission released its global report on nutrition and called for a global shift to a more plant-based diet and for “substantially reducing consumption of animal source foods.” In countries like India, that call could become a tool to aggravate an already tense political situation and stress already undernourished populations.
The EAT report assumes that “traditional diets” in countries like India include little red meat, which might be consumed only on special occasions or as minor ingredients in mixed dishes.
In India, however, there is a vast difference between what people would wish to consume and what they have to consume because of innumerable barriers around class, religion, culture, cost, geography, etc. Policymakers in India have traditionally pushed for a cereal-heavy “vegetarian diet” on a meat-eating population as a way of providing the cheapest sources of food.
Currently, under an aggressive Hindu nationalist government, Muslims, Christians, disadvantaged classes and indigenous communities are being compelled to give up their traditional foods.
None of these concerns seem to have been appreciated by the EAT-Lancet Commission’s representative, Brent Loken, who said “India has got such a great example” in sourcing protein from plants.
But how much of a model for the world is India’s vegetarianism In the Global Hunger Index, the country ranks 102nd out of 117. Data from the National Family Health Survey indicate that only 10 percent of infants of 6 to 23 months are adequately fed, which is why calls for a plant-based diet modeled on India risk offering another whip with which to beat already vulnerable communities in developing countries.
A diet directed at the affluent West fails to recognize that in low-income countries undernourished children are known to benefit from the consumption of milk and other animal source foods, improving cognitive functions, while reducing the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies as well as death.
EAT-Lancet claimed its intention was to “spark conversations” among all Indian stakeholders. Yet vocal critics of the food processing industry and food fortification strategies have been left out of the debate. But the most conspicuous (明显的) omission may well be the absence of India’s farmers.
12. What is more visible in India than anywhere else according to the passage
A People’s positive views on the proposals for a “planetary diet”.
B. People’s reluctance to be compelled to eat plant-based food.
C. People’s preferences for the kind of food they consume.
D. People’s unwillingness to give up their eating habits.
13. What would the EAT-Lancet Commission’s report do to many people in countries like India
A. Radically change their dietary habits. B. Keep them further away from politics.
C. Make them even more undernourished. D. Substantially reduce their food choices.
14. What do we learn from the passage about food consumption in India
A. People’s diet will not change due to the EAT-Lancet report.
B. Many people simply do not have access to foods they prefer.
C. There is a growing popularity of a cereal-heavy vegetarian diet.
D. Policymakers help remove the barriers to people’s choice of food.
15. What does the passage say about a plant-based diet modeled on India
A. It may benefit populations whose traditional diet is meat-based.
B. It may be another blow to the economy in developing countries.
C. It may worsen the nourishment problem in low-income countries.
D. It may help narrow the gap between the rich and poor countries.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人们不愿意被迫吃植物性食物在印度比其他任何地方都更明显，说明了这一现象背后的原因以及影响。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Vegetarians would rather not be forced to eat meat. Yet the reverse compulsion is hidden in the proposals for a new plant-based “planetary diet.” Nowhere is this more visible than in India.(素食者不愿被迫吃肉。然而，这种相反的冲动隐藏在以植物为基础的新“全球饮食”的建议中。这一点在印度表现得最为明显)”可知，人们不愿意被迫吃植物性食物在印度比其他任何地方都更明显。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In countries like India, that call could become a tool to aggravate an already tense political situation and stress already undernourished populations.(在印度这样的国家，这一呼吁可能会加剧本已紧张的政治局势，并加剧本已营养不良的人口的压力)”可知，EAT-Lancet委员会的报告让印度等国家的许多人更加营养不良。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“In India, however, there is a vast difference between what people would wish to consume and what they have to consume because of innumerable barriers around class, religion, culture, cost, geography, etc. Policymakers in India have traditionally pushed for a cereal-heavy “vegetarian diet” on a meat-eating population as a way of providing the cheapest sources of food.(然而，在印度，由于阶级、宗教、文化、成本、地理等方面的无数障碍，人们希望消费的东西和他们必须消费的东西之间存在巨大差异。传统上，印度的政策制定者一直在推动以谷物为主的“素食饮食”，以提供最便宜的食物来源)”可知，关于印度的食品消费，许多人只是没有机会获得他们喜欢的食物。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“A diet directed at the affluent West fails to recognize that in low-income countries undernourished children are known to benefit from the consumption of milk and other animal source foods, improving cognitive functions, while reducing the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies as well as death.(以富裕的西方国家为目标的饮食没有认识到，在低收入国家，营养不良的儿童可以从牛奶和其他动物源食品的消费中受益，改善认知功能，同时减少营养缺乏症的发生率和死亡率)”可知，以印度为榜样的植物性饮食可能会恶化低收入国家的营养问题。故选C。
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。
It is not hard to learn more about a piece of famous painting, but identifying an unknown painting can be tricky. What do you need to do to get its specific information Here are tips to identify a painting.
·Use the signature or monogram (字母组合图案) to dig online and find the image. Look in the corners of the painting to see if there is a signature or monogram. ____16____ If it’s harder to read, see if you can break down the letters and read them. This will let you narrow down the search and figure out who the artist is.
·Turn to an image recognition app to identify the painting immediately. If you’re struggling to remember an artist’s name or you want additional information on a particular painting, download an image recognition app designed specifically for art. There are several apps for both Android and iPhone that allow you to snap a photo of a painting to search through museum catalogues, university databases, and art history texts. ____17____
·Ask an expert to identify the era, style, or painter of an image. ____18____ The reason is that an expert like a professor in the field of art will be able to offer insights about the period, style, and give you a better sense for where to look. He may even know who the artist is as soon as he takes a look at it.
·____19____ Contemporary painters may paint people or objects from the past, but they can’t time travel. If there’s a train, company logo or some other time-specific component of it, this is a great way to set a baseline (基准) for your search.
In a word, the tips above are helpful. ____20____ In this way, you will effortlessly identify the unknown painting.
A. This is the easiest way to find a specific painting.
B. Locate its exact location when you appreciate the painting.
C. If the name is easy to read, search the artist’s name up online to find it.
D. Email or visit an art history professor to ask whether he can look at the image.
E. Take advantage of obvious clues in the subject matter to narrow down the date.
F. Thus, you’ll find it easier than you think to find the information you’re looking for.
G. If the professor mainly focuses on newer artists, a contemporary abstract piece is going to be easier to identify.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要给出了识别未知画作的策略，这些策略分别是利用签名在线搜寻，应用图像识别技术，咨询专家鉴定时期与风格，依据画中时代元素定位。
【16题详解】
上文“Use the signature or monogram (字母组合图案) to dig online and find the image. Look in the corners of the painting to see if there is a signature or monogram.(使用签名或字母组合在网上搜索并找到图片。看看这幅画的角落里是否有签名或字母组合)”说明本段所给策略为使用角落的签名或字母组合在网上搜索并找到图片。空处承接上文，和空后“If it’s harder to read, see if you can break down the letters and read them.(如果读起来比较难，看看你能不能把这些字母分解读出来)”并列列举在画的角落找签名或字母组合图案后该怎么办。C项“如果名字易读，可以在网上搜索艺术家的名字。”符合语境。故选C。
【17题详解】
上文“If you’re struggling to remember an artist’s name or you want additional information on a particular painting, download an image recognition app designed specifically for art. There are several apps for both Android and iPhone that allow you to snap a photo of a painting to search through museum catalogues, university databases, and art history texts.( 如果你很难记住艺术家的名字，或者你想了解某幅特定画作的更多信息，请下载一款专门为艺术设计的图像识别应用程序。Android和iPhone都有几个应用程序，可以让你拍摄画作的照片，以搜索博物馆目录、大学数据库和艺术史文本)”说明专门为艺术设计的图像识别应用程序能够帮助你识别画作。空处对前文进行总结，A项中的“This”指代前文中“download an image recognition app designed specifically for art”，而“find a specific painting”和上文中的“you want additional information on a particular painting”相呼应，A项“这（下载一款专门为艺术设计的图像识别应用程序）是找到特定画作的最简单方法”。故选A。
【18题详解】
下文“The reason is that an expert like a professor in the field of art will be able to offer insights about the period, style, and give you a better sense for where to look.( 原因是，像艺术领域教授这样的专家将能够提供有关时代、风格的见解，并让你更好地了解该去哪里看)”说明我们需要找艺术领域的教授，来提供一些相关信息。空处引出下文，D项中的“an art history professor”和下文中的“an expert like a professor in the field of art”相呼应，D项“给艺术史教授发电子邮件或拜访他，询问他是否可以看这张照片。”符合语境。故选D。
【19题详解】
下文“Contemporary painters may paint people or objects from the past, but they can’t time travel. If there’s a train, company logo or some other time-specific component of it, this is a great way to set a baseline (基准) for your search.( 当代画家可以画过去的人或物，但他们不能时间旅行。如果其中有火车、公司标志或其他特定时间的组成部分，这是为搜索设置基线的好方法)”说明可以利用画作中的一些线索比如火车、公司标志或其他特定时间的组成部分来确定画作的时间。E项中“利用主题中明显的线索缩小日期。”适合作本段的主旨句，统领全段。故选E。
【20题详解】
上文“In a word, the tips above are helpful.(总之，上面的提示很有帮助)”说明文中所给出的建议能够帮助识别未知画作。空处和前文为因为关系，说明因为有了上边的建议，所以你会觉得找到你想要的信息比你想象的要容易。F项“因此，你会发现找到你想要的信息比你想象的要容易。”符合语境。故选F。
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。
I’ve always loved horses, but for years my riding took a back seat to my four kids’ soccer games, dance recitals and so on. As my children became more ___21___,I decided it was time to put myself ___22___the calendar, not always being at the beck and call of my family.
I have a work-to-ride rent at a nearby stable (马厩). As soon as I arrive at the stable, I always ___23___ to take a deep breath or two, inhaling the sweetness of freshly mown hay (干草). Then I go for a joyride. Sometimes, I’m___24___by a friend and other times I ride solo, but it’s always a reset and ___25___ of my batteries for another week in the real world.
One day, as I wiped off my bridle (马笼头), my friend Mary asked with sad eyes, “Did you hear about Heather She ___26___ her son last week.”
“No, how awful! Heather’s son is around my age.” I murmured.
“Yes, it’s tragic,” she said. “I ___27___to her yesterday. She seemed okay despite everything.”
“Yesterday She was out here ”
“She and her grandsons went for a trail ___28___. This is the best place to be when you need to ___29___real life,” Mary commented knowingly.
I nodded ____30____. Mary’s husband had just ____31____a horrible disease, and whenever she wasn’t taking care of him, she was here to take care of herself. We all ____32____ various levels of heart-hurt on a daily basis. Our stable is pure____33____— from worry, frustration, hurt, even unimaginable loss.
Relief from real life. We all need it, somewhere, somehow, because life is ____34____. I’m so glad I’ve found that horse time can make the hardest landings a little ____35____.
21. A. ambitious B. enthusiastic C. independent D. responsible
22. A. on B. in C. off D. behind
23. A. forget B. hesitate C. regret D. stop
24. A. persuaded B. joined C. refused D. forced
25. A. replacement B. recovery C. recharge D. repair
26. A. lost B. beat C. abandoned D. raised
27. A. wrote B. talked C. explained D. whispered
28. A. adventure B. walk C. visit D. ride
29. A. get through B. get over C. get away from D. get across
30. A. silently B. hurriedly C. gratefully D. eagerly
31. A. spread B. developed C. controlled D. prevented
32. A. result from B. recover from C. depart from D. suffer from
33. A. concern B. affection C. escape D. value
34. A. tough B. precious C. simple D. unclear
35. A. neater B. smoother C. softer D. higher
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者作为一个母亲，多年来骑马的爱好一直被孩子们的活动所压制，直到孩子们变得更加独立后，她决定把自己放在日程表上，不再随时为家人服务的故事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着我的孩子们变得更加独立，我决定是时候把自己放在日程表上了，而不是总是对我的家人唯命是从。A. ambitious有雄心的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. independent独立的；D. responsible负责的。根据上文“but for years my riding took a back seat to my four kids’ soccer games, dance recitals and so on”提到作者的骑马活动让位于四个孩子的足球比赛、舞蹈表演等等，以及下文“I decided it was time to put myself ___2___the calendar”可知，此处应表示随着孩子们变得更加独立，作者决定是时候把自己放在日程表上了。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：随着我的孩子们变得更加独立，我决定是时候把自己放在日程表上了，而不是总是对我的家人唯命是从。A. on在……上面；B. in在……里面；C. off从……离开；D. behind在……后面。根据该句中的“the calendar”以及下文“not always being at the beck and call of my family.”可知，此处应表示作者决定是时候把自己放在日程表上了，而不是总是对家人唯命是从。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一到马厩，我总是停下来深吸一两口气，吸入刚割下的干草的甜味。A. forget忘记； B. hesitate犹豫；C. regret后悔；D. stop停下来。根据句意以及下文“…take a deep breath or two, inhaling the sweetness of freshly mown hay”可知，此处应表示作者一到马厩，总是停下来深吸一两口气，吸入刚割下的干草的甜味。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有时，我和一个朋友一起骑，有时我一个人骑，但这总是一个重置和充电我的电池在现实世界的另一个星期。A. persuaded劝服；B. joined加入；C. refused拒绝；D. forced迫使。根据句意以及下文“…by a friend and other times I ride solo”可知，此处应表示作者和一个朋友一起骑，有时也一个人骑。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时，我和一个朋友一起骑，有时我一个人骑，但这总是一个重置和充电我的电池在现实世界的另一个星期。A. replacement替代；B. recovery恢复；C. recharge充电；D. repair修理。根据上文“it’s always a reset”以及下文“of my batteries”由此可知，此处指的是重置和充电我的电池。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她上星期失去了儿子。A. lost失去；B. beat打败；C. abandoned抛弃；D. raised举起，提高。根据下文““No, how awful! Heather’s son is around my age.” I murmured.”以及““Yes, it’s tragic,” she said. “I ___7___to her yesterday.”可推知，此处应表示她上星期失去了儿子。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我昨天和她谈过了。A. wrote写；B. talked谈论；C. explained解释；D. whispered耳语。根据句意以及下文“She seemed okay despite everything.”可知，此处应表示作者昨天和她谈过了。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她和孙子们去徒步旅行了。A. adventure冒险；B. walk散步；C. visit拜访；D. ride骑行。根据语境以及下文“This is the best place to be when you need to ___9___real life,” Mary commented knowingly.”可知，此处应表示她和孙子们去徒步旅行了。a trail ride“徒步旅行”。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当你需要远离现实生活时，这是最好的地方，玛丽心照不挂地说。A. get through度过，用完；B. get over克服；C. get away from远离；D. get across传达，使理解。根据上文“This is the best place”以及下文“real life”可知，此处应表示当你需要远离现实生活时，这是最好的地方。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我默默地点了点头。A. silently默默地；B. hurriedly匆忙地；C. gratefully感激地；D. eagerly渴望地。根据上文“Mary commented knowingly”以及“I nodded…”结合语境可知，此处应表示作者默默地点了点头。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：玛丽的丈夫刚刚得了一种可怕的疾病，每当她不照顾他的时候，她就在这里照顾自己。A. spread传播；B. developed患上；C. controlled控制；D. prevented阻止。根据句意以及下文“horrible disease”可知，此处应表示玛丽的丈夫刚刚得了一种可怕的疾病。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们每天都会遭受不同程度的心痛。A. result from导致；B. recover from恢复；C. depart from离开；D. suffer from遭受。根据下文“various levels of heart-hurt on a daily basis”可知，此处应表示我们每天都会遭受不同程度的心痛。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的稳定是纯粹的逃避-从担心，挫折，伤害，甚至难以想象的损失。A. concern担心；B. affection喜爱；C. escape逃脱；D. value价值。根据语境以及下文“from worry, frustration, hurt, even unimaginable loss”可知，此处应表示我们的稳定是纯粹的逃避-从担心，挫折，伤害，甚至难以想象的损失。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们都需要它，在某个地方，以某种方式，因为生活是艰难的。A. tough艰难的；B. precious宝贵的；C. simple简单的；D. unclear不清楚的。根据上文“We all need it, somewhere, somehow”提到我们都需要它，在某个地方，以某种方式。以及语境可知，此处应表示生活是艰难的。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴我发现在马背上的时间可以让最坚硬的着陆变得更柔软。A. neater更整洁的；B. smoother更顺利的；C. softer更软的；D. higher更高的。根据句意以及上文“horse time can make the hardest landings”可知，此处应表示作者发现在马背上的时间可以让最坚硬的着陆变得更柔软。故选C项。
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
You can be happy even when you’re suffering from illness, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the aspects of your health ____36____ are in your control. Exercise and sleep are particularly important when it comes ____37____ happiness.
Making exercise a regular habit isn’t just good for the body. It also has a ____38____ (power) effect on mental well-being. People who exercise regularly are happier across the board. Plus, they’re also less stressed, anxious, and ____39____ (depress).
It doesn’t really matter ____40____ kind of exercise you do, so long as you do it regularly. For the best results, aim for an hour of exercise at least five days a week. If you find something you enjoy, you’ll be more likely ____41____ (stick) to it. So don’t think you’re limited to ____42____ (go) to the gym. Find something that suits your lifestyle and preferences. If you’re having trouble thinking of activities you enjoy, think back to when you ____43____ (be) a kid. What sports or games did you like to play
Also, getting quality sleep every night directly ____44____ (affect) your happiness, and emotional stability during the day. When you re lacking sleep, you’re much easier to stress. It’s harder to be productive, think creatively, and make wise ____45____ (decide). The average person needs at least 7.5 - 9 hours each night.
【答案】36. that##which
37. to 38. powerful
39. depressed
40. what 41. to stick
42. going 43. were
44. affects
45. decisions
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了锻炼和睡眠对于幸福的重要性。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：即使你生病了，你也可以很快乐，但这并不意味着你应该忽视你可以控制的健康方面。分析句子可知，空处应填关系代词引导定语从句，修饰先行词aspects，先行词为物，且关系词在从句中作主语，故用关系代词that或which。故填that或which。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：当谈到幸福时，锻炼和睡眠尤为重要。when it comes to“当提到……时候”为固定搭配。故填to。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：将锻炼变成一种常规习惯不仅对身体有益，它还对心理健康有着强大的积极影响。分析句子可知，空处应用形容词powerful“强大的”在句中作定语。故填powerful。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：此外，他们也较少感到压力、焦虑和抑郁。分析句子可知，空处应填名词depressed“抑郁的”在句中和stressed，anxious并列作表语。故填depressed。
【40题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：你做什么样的运动其实并不重要，关键是要持之以恒。分析句子可知，句中it作形式主语，空处引导的从句作真正的主语，what引导主语从句，此处表示“什么样的运动”。故填what。
【41题详解】
考查不定式。句意：如果你找到了你喜欢的东西，你就更有可能坚持下去。be likely to do“很可能做某事”为固定短语。故填to stick。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：所以，不要以为你只局限于去健身房。介词to后接动词的动名词形式作宾语。故填going。
【43题详解】
考查时态。句意：如果你难以想到自己喜欢的活动，回想一下你小时候的情况。描述事物过去的状态，应用一般过去时，you作主语，be用were。故填were。
【44题详解】
考查时态。句意：此外，每晚获得高质量的睡眠会直接影响你白天的幸福感和情绪稳定性。描述现在的一般事实，应用一般现在时，单个动名词作主语，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填affects。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：工作效率会降低，创造性思维变得更加困难，也更难做出明智的决策。分析句子可知，空处应填名词decision“决定”作宾语，可数名词前没有任何限定词修饰，应用复数形式表示泛指。故填decisions。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，得知你的美国网友Bill的家乡发生山火，房屋被烧毁，他现在住在临时避难所。请你写一封邮件慰问他，内容要点如下：
1.询问受灾情况，表示关心；
2.鼓励他振作起来，重建家园。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：山火 mountain fire
Dear Bill,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Bill,
On hearing the news that the destructive mountain fire broke out in your hometown, I am extremely worried about you.
Are you or your family injured Your house was burned down and you are living in the temporary shelter now. How about the conditions there Do you have enough clothes and food
The fire has caused great damage to your family, but I firmly believe that all things will get better. Cheer up! I'm sure you will rebuild your hometown soon. Anyway, tomorrow is another day!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。得知你的美国网友Bill的家乡发生山火，房屋被烧毁，他现在住在临时避难所，现要求你根据所给要点写一封邮件慰问他。
【详解】1.词汇积累
非常：extremely→badly
担心的：worried→ anxious
损害：damage→harm
导致：cause→ lead to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Your house was burned down and you are living in the temporary shelter now.
拓展句：Because your house was burned down, you are living in the temporary shelter now.
【点睛】【高分句型1】On hearing the news that the destructive mountain fire broke out in your hometown, I am extremely worried about you.（运用了that引导的同位语从句）
【高分句型2】The fire has caused great damage to your family, but I firmly believe that all things will get better.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew (宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time ” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.”
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As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.
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【答案】 Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.” My mouth dropped open. “She was outside all night ” I was so furious, “It was freezing and she could die!” Jordan choked back his words, stunned. I grabbed my coat and rushed outside. Jordan followed, fear welling up in his eyes. Several minutes later, the poor thing was found, shaking and curling into a tiny ball. I picked her up, unsure whether she was alive or dead. Jordan was scared, “We need a vet! Now!”
As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat. I could hear him talking to the cat, apologizing repeatedly. Luckily, the vet saved Meatball. Seeing her eyes open, Jordan stroked her head, all tears. Then, surprisingly, he turned to me. He apologized for what he had done. “I know you just want to keep me safe,” he murmured. I felt a lump in my throat. He rubbed Meatball’s back, “Looks like we are both going to observe the curfew. It’s for our own good.”
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的儿子抱怨作者不让他晚上外出，但是在通过猫被夜里放出而差点被冻死的事情后，他儿子终于明白作者不让他出去是为了他的安全着想。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①.由第一段首句内容：乔丹点点头，“我昨晚放她出来的。”可知，第一段可描写猫被放出去后他们去寻找的过程以及猫被找到后的状态。
②.由第二段首句内容：“当我开车去动物医院的时候，乔丹坐在后面，把肉球放在外套里。”可知，第二段可描写他们将猫送去救治的过程以及乔丹的懊悔。
2.续写线索：去找猫——发现猫——发现猫状态不对——送去救治——猫得救——乔丹懊悔
3.词汇激活（一个词汇要写出相近的表达）
行为类
①.抓住：grab/grasp
②.轻抚：stroke/ pet
③.拯救：save/ rescue
情绪类
①.非常愤怒： so furious / so angry
②.恐惧的：scared/ terrified
【点睛】[高分句型1] As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Seeing her eyes open, Jordan stroked her head, all tears.（运用了现在分词短语作状语）
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