江苏省通州高级中学高二（上）英语学科（一）
听力
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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman looking for
A. A hotel. B. A company. C. A bus station.
2. What is the man doing
A. Practicing speaking. B. Asking for help. C. Giving advice.
3. Where does the man usually have dinner on weekends
A. At his home.
B. In his friend’s pub.
C. In a Chinese restaurant.
4. What are the speakers going to do
A. Have a barbecue. B. Rest in the car. C. Take an exam.
5. Why does the man call the woman
A. To book a table. B. To delay dinner. C. To order foods.
第二节（共15小题；每题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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Join the company. B. Hire employees. C. Give her a raise.
7. When will the man reply
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When is the man supposed to meet his friend for lunch
A. At 12: 10. B. At 12: 15. C. At 12: 20.
9. How did the man plan to go to A&B Restaurant
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. On foot.
10. What is the man going to do
A. Repair his car.
B. Contact his friend.
C. Send the woman home.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. How often does Rose have her teeth cleaned
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C. Three times a week.
12. What do both Rose and Mike like
A. Coffee. B. Sugar. C. Smoking.
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Eating habits. B. Sweet food. C. Tooth health.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Where are the speakers
A. At a concert. B. At a party. C. At a conference.
15. What’s the possible relationship between Tom and Molly
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Relatives.
16. What do we know about Tom
A. He is out of job.
B. He likes to exercise.
C. He is not easy-going.
17. What is Joe
A. A manager. B. A student. C. A coach.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. How long will the tourists spend in the Golden Pavilion
A. Half an hour.
B. One hour.
C. An hour and a half.
19. Which of the following is known for its rock garden
A. Gion. B. Golden Pavilion. C. Ryoanji Temple.
20. What does the Kyoto National Museum mainly exhibit
A. Japanese art.
B. Japanese tea.
C. Japanese architecture.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Each year, Boston University proudly celebrates the very best in academics, innovation, and teaching through the awarding of University-wide honors and in our support of applicants for prestigious(赫赫有名的) national scholarships. The following showcases the growing list of opportunities and resources Boston University provides.
Harold C. Case scholarship
The Harold C. Case scholarship is offered to outstanding Boston University juniors for support of their senior year. Case scholarships recognize scholarly accomplishment and potential as well as extracurricular activities that contribute to the university.
Scholarship recipients receive between $1.000 and full tuition depending on financial needs. Funds can only be applied to undergraduate study. In most application cycles 10-12 recipients are selected.
Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarship
The Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarship was established in 1978 by the Trustees of Boston University to honor Dean Melville’s “splendid and varied contribution” to the education and lives
of women at Boston University. Only two scholarships are awarded each year to top-ranked women in the junior class who are representatives of the qualities stressed by Dean Melville.
Scholarship recipients receive a minimum of $1,000 depending on financial need. Funds can only be applied to undergraduate study.
Clare Boothe Luce scholar awards
The Clare Boothe Luce program of the Henry Luce Foundation supports a limited number of Undergraduate Scholarships for women students in the fields of the physical and life sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computer science.
Provost’s scholars award
The Provost’s scholars awards celebrate the achievements of students who have demonstrated the spirit of a true scholar at a research university. Up to 20 awards are given annually, each carrying $1000 of funding for research creative activity expenses such as travel to conferences and archives (档案馆) or for research-related equipment and supplies. Awards are distributed through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). Winners are selected in the Spring Semester, and recognized at the Provost's academic awards ceremony during Parents' Weekend in October.
21. Who does the Harold C. Case scholarship recognize
A. Top ranked women in senior years.
B. Freshmen who explore the unknown.
C. Juniors who are academically successful.
D. Undergraduates active in extracurricular activities.
22. Which is specifically for female students studying engineering
A. Provost’s scholars award. B. Harold C. Case scholarship.
C. Clare Boothe Luce scholar awards. D. Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarship.
23. What can Provost’s scholars award winners do with the funding
A. Buy research facilities. B. Pay tuition fees.
C. Attend business conferences. D. Go on an adventure travel.
B
Dan Mancina is a skateboarder whose jaw-dropping videos get hundreds of thousands of views. Mancina also happens to be blind, and videos of him using his white cane (手杖) as he skateboards have gained admiration from fans around the world.
“I’ve lost my vision slowly throughout my life,” Mancina said. It wasn’t until his mid-20s that his condition—an eye disease started to affect his day-to-day life, stopping him from driving and biking. The Michigan native started skating at seven, and got into it more seriously at 13, saying the sport helps him express himself. He stopped skating for a couple of years. This period, the 35-year-old said, was his “lowest point”.
However, mobility training helped him gain confidence. Slowly, he returned to doing what he loved. Mancina started filming short videos of his progress and posting them online and met a new group of people to skate with, gaining enough confidence to return to the streets. “I was just actually trying it, and then realized I was still the same person and that I could still do all the things that I love,” he said.
Now, Mancina wants to create spaces where visually impaired (视力受损的) people can enjoy the sport. “I wanted to build the first skatepark designed for visually impaired people, so I
started a foundation called ‘Keep Pushing’ and have been raising money ever since for a few years now,” he said. The park, set to be built in Michigan, will use adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, to make it safe and accessible.
“To change the perception of the visually impaired, I started my social media stuff. Some people think it’s crazy for a blind people to skate. It's not that crazy in my head. I just enjoy skating. I encourage people to think that way—don’t let other people decide what you can and can’t do. You know. It's all up to you,” Mancina added.
24.Which of the following best describes Mancina skateboarding
A. Time-consuming B. Breath-taking.
C. Labour-saving. D. Stress-reducing.
25.What happened to Mancina before he started skateboarding again
A. His eye disease had been cured.
B. He lost all interest in skateboarding.
C. His story inspired many disabled people.
D. He experienced the worst moment of his life.
26.What can be learned about Mancina as he started skateboarding again
A. He went through a lot of suffering.
B. He had a sense of belonging gradually.
C. He was very anxious about his performance.
D. He was optimistic about the spread of the sport.
27.Why does Mancina post videos of his skateboarding online
A. To improve the image of blind people.
B. To introduce the skatepark he has built
C. To persuade more people to skateboard.
D. To raise money for the visually impaired.
C
In Florida’s Everglades, few species are more closely tied to the habitat’s health than an endangered bird, the snail kite. The Everglade snail kite eats just one thing: snails, a species that relies almost entirely on a resource usually abundant in the freshwater marshes (沼泽).
Over the last century, as much of the Everglades dried up, droughts contributed to the snail kite’s decline, and by 2007, there were fewer than 800 remaining. But the kite has bounced back recently thanks to an exotic(外来的)snail. It’s a rare case of an invasive(侵入的) species having a positive impact.
Robert Fletcher, a University of Florida professor who directs a snail kite monitoring program, said the invasive species was first spotted in 2004. Within a few years, it had expanded through much of the Everglades. “And it was around that time,” he said, “that we started to see snail kite number increase.”
No one’s sure about how the exotic snails were introduced into the Everglades. They’re related to Florida's apple snails and are commonly used in home aquariums(鱼缸). The invader, the island apple snail, is larger than its Florida cousin. It lays eggs in the thousands visible on the stalks (茎) of many of the marsh plants.
Efforts to restore Florida's Everglades have helped the snail kite and restored native
vegetation. It's been in the works for more than 30 years with a cost of more than $20 billion. But progress is increasing gradually, although hard to measure. In the meantime, scientists say the invasive snail may have helped pull Florida's endangered snail kite back from the threat of extinction.
But Fletcher is concerned about the potential impact the species will have on the Everglades over the long term. He said, “What we should be thinking about is how we restore native snails to get those benefits rather than relying on this non-native species that can have damaging impacts on the ecosystem.” The invasive snails may already have caused losses to some native marsh plants, indicating that trouble may come very soon.
28. What does the underlined phrase “bounced back” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Recovered. B. Departed. C. Emerged. D. Jumped.
29. What is a major cause of the snail kite’s decline
A. The disappearance of their habitat.
B. The shortage of food due to droughts.
C. The increasing number of other species.
D. The introduction of an invasive species.
30.What do we know about the invasive snails
A. Their eggs are hard to spot on the stalks
B. They are smaller than native apple snails.
C. Home aquariums are an ideal habitat for them.
D. They increase in population around the Everglades.
31. What conclusion can be drawn from the last two paragraphs
A. Human efforts apparently have proven to be effective.
B. The benefits of the invasive snails outweigh the harms.
C. The invasive snails pose little threat to the local ecosystem.
D. Restoring the native ecosystem is costly but necessary in the long run.
D
Research has shown that listening to music while showering, taking a walk or travelling to school could affect your ability to think outside the box and come up with artistic or creative things to do. Experts say being bored can lead to daydreaming plus the birth of new ideas.
While there is nothing wrong with listening to music, doing so when taking a shower or going for a walk takes away time that could be spent thinking about yourself and your life—the perfect time to let your creative juices flow. Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin said, “You need this open-searching time in order for new ideas to spring up. This is why people get ideas in the shower or in the middle of the night—it’s a period of time when the brain creates its own fun. It’s when I’m bored that I have big insights because my brain is open and trying to entertain itself.”
A recent study by psychologists showed the same process at work. In the research, two groups of people were expected to come up with proposals. They were then asked to complete the task in two backgrounds. One is in a quiet room while the other is with music playing. Researchers found, compared to participants who completed tasks in a quiet background, participants who listened to music performed less creatively.
So, is it best to throw away the bath-time tunes Most people said the research was a real mood killer. One said, “Sometimes, I need the music to cover all the thoughts I don’t want to
think.” Another commented, “Many people have too much going on in their heads. That’s why they listen to music in the shower, by which they can actually relax.” But other listeners said they liked having quiet time while travelling home at the end of the day.
In any case, striking a good balance and listening to music sometimes but being quiet at other times could be the best balance in our life.
32. What do the experts find according to the first paragraph
A. Keeping our minds busy brings in new ideas.
B. Listening to music helps to bring inspiration.
C. Taking a walk keeps us from daydreaming.
D. Feeling bored tends to stir up our creativity.
33. How does the psychologists do the research
A. By observing through daily life.
B. By referring to former reports.
C. By carrying out an experiment.
D. By filling up a questionnaire.
34. How do most people find the result of the research
A. Unacceptable. B. Misleading.
C. Confusing. D. Convincing.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Does your playlist really appeal to you
B. Is it time to throw away your playlist
C. Listening to music keeps us mentally fit
D. Being quiet is always a good habit for us
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。
Why Boundaries at Work Are Essential
What is a boundary, you ask A boundary is a limit defining you in relation to someone or something. 36 If you have informed someone that this is your office space, your desk, or your chair, you have attempted to set physical boundaries.
Letting co-workers know you are not comfortable shaking their hands or hugging them at a holiday party, especially with Covid at this time, is another example of setting a physical boundary. It is often easier to understand a physical boundary. Emotional or mental boundaries may be subtler (更微妙的). 37
Emotional boundaries are related to our feelings and how something or someone’s behavior affects us. For example, if a boss treats you disrespectfully by yelling at you or a colleague frequently interrupts you in meetings, you are likely to feel hurt, embarrassed, and perhaps angry. Understandably, by having a courageous conversation with both your boss and co-worker about their behavior, the impact it has on you, and your expectations regarding future behavior, you are setting healthy emotional boundaries for yourself at work.
Sometimes we set a boundary that is a combination of both a physical and emotional one. 38 One example of this is being repeatedly asked to work late during the week/weekends or while on vacation. Another example is being required to see too many clients or patients to the
point we feel tired at the end of the day and exhausted by Friday. Often, the above workplace demands lead to increased stress and a high potential for burnout (倦怠) over time.
Mental boundaries are related to our beliefs, values, cultural norms, ethics (道德), and standards. For example, you value a workplace culture that treats employees and clients with respect and dignity and acts ethically. After six months, you realize that company leaders are repeatedly behaving in ways not consistent with this. 39 Over time, this may lead to significant stress and physical symptoms within.
40 Boundaries serve many functions. They help protect us, clarify our responsibility, preserve our physical and emotional energy, and live our values and standards. Learning the skill of boundary setting helps empower us to prioritize our values and well-being and better manage our stress. Identifying, setting, and maintaining boundaries are skills — valuable skills that, unfortunately, we are often not taught in school or the workplace.
A．Why are boundaries important
B．However, they are equally, if not more, important.
C．Therefore, we need to tell the difference between them.
D．Setting a boundary in the above example may be quite helpful.
E．Boundaries can be physical, mental, emotional, tangible, or intangible.
F．Your values and ethical standards don’t match with your company’s, which likely will lead to internal conflict.
G．Such boundaries often involve being asked to do more than we feel capable of for an extended period of time.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
“WELCOME TO HELL, LADIES!” says Mr. Smith, the 41 of the adult ballet class. I force a smile as he presses down on my stiff (僵硬的)back, attempting to be a little more 42 .
When I was a little girl, I 43 elegantly dancing across the stage like the Swan Princess. With several reasons, my hopes of taking ballet lessons were killed. But every so often, usually while watching a brilliant performance of Swan Lake, those little 44 of unfulfilled desire would speak up and say that I should take lessons before it’s too late.
And here I am — more than 50 years — finally 45 for it.
I’m an absolute 46 , but 30 years older than the rest of the participants in the adult class. We are practising “port de bras”, a ballet term for the 47 of the arms. I flutter (挥动) my arms, awakening my inner 48 . “Your hands, they look like claws of a chicken,” Mr. Smith 49 , “No one wants to look at that. It’s ugly.” He points his finger at various body parts while 50 giving feedback, “Head up, neck long, chest proud, stomach in, back straight, bottom tight.” Every time he looks at me, I instantly know that I’ve missed something. So I take note of every previous adjustment to gain his approval.
After a few sessions, I find myself looking forward to taking ballet classes with a mix of anxiety and excitement. Between classes, I 51 my posture in every window I pass. I’m 52 . My hands are less claw-like and my posture a little straighter. And I constantly imagine I’m on stage, holding the audience entirely in my 53 .
Learning ballet as an adult has been a much bigger 54 than I expected, but I’m glad that I took action and that ballet still 55 to me as it did when I was a little girl.
41．A．leader B．instructor C．chairman D．representative
42．A．amused B．steady C．flexible D．comfortable
43．A．set about B．insisted on C．gave up D．dreamed of
44．A．misfortunes B．regrets C．complaints D．pressures
45．A．longing B．competing C．struggling D．applying
46．A．senior B．beginner C．amateur D．lover
47．A．stretch B．shape C．function D．movement
48．A．swan B．voice C．angel D．thought
49．A．sighs B．reminds C．criticizes D．announces
50．A．strictly B．hurriedly C．impatiently D．cautiously
51．A．design B．check C．assess D．value
52．A．progressing B．thinking C．succeeding D．waiting
53．A．energy B．power C．strength D．force
54．A．practice B．achievement C．campaign D．challenge
55．A．appeals B．attends C．anticipates D．attaches
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lai Xuanzhi graduated from Wuhan Sports University, majoring in basketball. In 2010, the new graduate 56 (employ) as a PE teacher at a village school. Back then, it was challenging for him. Lacking facilities and funds, the school wasn’t set up 57 (hold) ordinary PE courses, such as basketball, soccer and track and field, so the 58 (ambition) young teacher had to shift his focus to something that was cheaper and easier to organize.
He discovered rope-jumping. With it, he led the students from a village school to participate in many highly competitive international competitions. The very beginning was 59 first World Inter-School Rope Competition, which took place in Dubai in 2015. Lai’s team skipped through, winning 27 of the total of 28 gold 60 (medal). Lai watched the teens standing on the podium (领奖台) singing the national anthem with tears 61 (run) down their faces. It was at that moment 62 Lai came to realize that for students who are educated in a village school, rope-jumping could not only be part of physical education but also provide access 63 more opportunities.
Now, Lai’s jump-rope team has over 200 members. “Children are the future of the country and the hope of the nation,” Lai says. “I hope the effort I 64 (put) into physical education can help them to gain a much 65 (bright) future.”
第四部分 写作 (共两节；满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．假定你是李华，你的笔友Charles最近对学习汉语成语很感兴趣，特来信交流。请你用英文给他回一封信，内容包括：
1. 学习成语的好处； 2. 学习成语的方法； 3. 盼望多交流。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Charles,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
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.
We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me.
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I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
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听力
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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman looking for
A．A hotel. B．A company. C．A bus station.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Excuse me. I’m going to the Grand Hotel, but I got lost.
M: Just take the bus over there, and get off at Vegetable Company Station. It’s behind it.
W: Thanks.
2．What is the man doing
A．Practicing speaking. B．Asking for help. C．Giving advice.
【答案】C
【原文】W: How can I deliver a successful speech in front of many people I always feel nervous when facing the crowds.
M: If I were you, I’d practice really hard. As the proverb goes, practice makes perfect.
3．Where does the man usually have dinner on weekends
A．At his home. B．In his friend’s pub. C．In a Chinese restaurant.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Do you have dinner at home on weekends
M: Seldom. I eat out. I go to a Chinese restaurant very often, and sometimes I go to my friend Tom's pub to have dinner with him.
What are the speakers going to do
A. Have a barbecue. B. Rest in the car. C. Take an exam.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Hey! Emma has an exam, so she’s studying in the car and she’ll join us later.
M: How about Alex I don’t see him around.
W: Oh, he’s preparing for our barbecue over there.
5．Why does the man call the woman
A．To book a table. B．To delay dinner. C．To order foods.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Hello! This morning, I reserved a table for two under the name of Lily at 6 pm.
W: Yes, I remember.
M: Well, my friend will fail to come on time, so I’d like to put it off to 7 pm.
W: OK. Got it.
第二节（共15小题；每题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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Join the company. B．Hire employees. C．Give her a raise.
7．When will the man reply
A．On Wednesday. B．On Thursday. C．On Friday.
【答案】6．A 7．B
【原文】W: We have all enjoyed working with you.
M: Thank you. It’s been a lot of fun.
W: We’d like you to become a member of our team.
M: Are you offering me a job
W: Yes. That’s what I want to do.
M: Wow! This would be a great business opportunity for me.
W: My secretary will email you the job description and our salary offer.
M: When do you need the answer
W: Well, today is Tuesday. We would like an answer by the end of the week.
M: OK. Til think about it carefully and let you know the day after tomorrow.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
8．When is the man supposed to meet his friend for lunch
A．At 12: 10. B．At 12: 15. C．At 12: 20.
9．How did the man plan to go to A&B Restaurant
A．By car. B．By taxi. C．On foot.
10．What is the man going to do
A．Repair his car. B．Contact his friend. C．Send the woman home.
【答案】8．A 9．C 10．B
【原文】M: Hi, Dorothy. What time is it now
W: It's 11:55.
M: What I have to go! There are only 15 minutes left.
W: Wait. Where are you going
M: I have a lunch date with a friend at A&B Restaurant.
W: Are you walking
M: Yeah.
W: I hope not. There is a storm outside.
M: Oh, no. My car is under repair, and it's hard to catch a taxi at this time. I can’t arrive on time.
W: Well, let your friend know.
M: I don't like to be late. I always try to be on time.
W: I know, but things happen.
M: Let me call her. Oh, she’s not answering.
W: Just send her a message by WeChat.
M: Good idea.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
11．How often does Rose have her teeth cleaned
A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week.
12．What do both Rose and Mike like
A．Coffee. B．Sugar. C．Smoking.
13．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Eating habits. B．Sweet food. C．Tooth health.
【答案】11．A 12．B 13．C
【原文】M: Hi, Rose. You're late.
W: Sorry, Mike. I went to see my dentist.
M: Did you have your teeth cleaned
W: Of course. I go there to get them brushed once a week.
M: Well, I brush my teeth three times a day at home.
W: It seems that we both take good care of our teeth.
M: Yeah. And I never have a toothache.
W: Well, I do eat a lot of sugar. I like sweet things. My dentist advises me to drink coffee instead of eating sugar.
M: I like sugar too. But sugar isn't good for teeth.
W: I know. But it's good for my mood. It makes me happy!
M: Me, too. Well, at least we don't smoke.
W: Right. Smoke is bad for your health and your teeth.
M: And it makes your breath smell bad, too.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
14．Where are the speakers
A．At a concert. B．At a party. C．At a conference.
15．What's the possible relationship between Tom and Molly
A．Classmates. B．Colleagues. C．Relatives.
16．What do we know about Tom
A．He is out of job. B．He likes to exercise. C．He is not easy-going.
17．What is Joe
A．A manager. B．A student. C．A coach.
【答案】14．B 15．C 16．B 17．A
【原文】W: The music is great and the food is wonderful.
M: Yeah. It's fun. Did you try the spring rolls They're delicious.
W: Yes. I did. They are, indeed!
M: I don't really know anyone here. Do you
W: No, not really. I think a lot of these people are Tom's friends from work. You know, he is easy to get along with.But I don't know them. Tm Molly, by the way.
M: I'm Joe. Are you a friend of Tom
W: Well, actually, I'm his cousin. What about you
M: I just know him from the gym.
W: Oh! I didn't know he went to the gym.
M: Yeah. He works out there all the time. What do you do, Molly
W: I am a student. I study architecture.
M: Oh, really Where do you go to school
W: I go to Lincoln University. And what do you do
M: I work for a department store. I'm a store manager.
W: That sounds interesting. How do you like it
M: It is a great job.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18．How long will the tourists spend in the Golden Pavilion
A．Half an hour. B．One hour. C．An hour and a half.
19．Which of the following is known for its rock garden
A．Gion. B．Golden Pavilion. C．Ryoanji Temple.
20．What does the Kyoto National Museum mainly exhibit
A．Japanese art. B．Japanese tea. C．Japanese architecture.
【答案】18．B 19．C 20．A
【原文】M: Well, good morning, everyone. My name is Steven Brouse and I’ll be your guide for today's tour in Kyoto, the capital of Japan from 794 until 1868. Today's tour goes like this: First of all, we're going to take the bus at 9 am to go to the most famous historical spots in Kyoto. After 30 minutes we'll be at the Golden Pavilion, a temple with its great architecture, which was built in 1397. You'll take an hour to go around the temple and its gardens. Our next destination will be Ryoanji Temple which is famous for its wonderful rock garden. At midday we'll have lunch and enjoy the delicious local meals. In the afternoon, we'll visit two places. The first is Gion, the heart of Kyoto, and it is filled with shops, restaurants and teahouses. Then, we'll go to the Kyoto National Museum which is a must for every tourist. We'll arrive there at 2 pm. The museum focuses on Japanese art. Finally, we will leave at 4 pm by bus.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Each year, Boston University proudly celebrates the very best in academics, innovation, and teaching through the awarding of University-wide honors and in our support of applicants for prestigious (赫赫有名的) national scholarships. The following showcases the growing list of opportunities and resources Boston University provides.
Harold C． Case scholarship
The Harold C． Case scholarship is offered to outstanding Boston University juniors for support of their senior year. Case scholarships recognize scholarly accomplishment and potential as well as extracurricular activities that contribute to the university.
Scholarship recipients receive between $1.000 and full tuition depending on financial needs. Funds can only be applied to undergraduate study. In most application cycles 10- 12 recipients are selected.
Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarship
The Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarship was established in 1978 by the Trustees of Boston
University to honor Dean Melville’s “splendid and varied contribution” to the education and lives of women at Boston University. Only two scholarships are awarded each year to top-ranked women in the junior class who are representatives of the qualities stressed by Dean Melville.
Scholarship recipients receive a minimum of $1,000 depending on financial need. Funds can only be applied to undergraduate study.
Clare Boothe Luce scholar awards
The Clare Boothe Luce program of the Henry Luce Foundation supports a limited number of Undergraduate Scholarships for women students in the fields of the physical and life sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computer science.
Provost’s scholars award
The Provost’s scholars awards celebrate the achievements of students who have demonstrated the spirit of a true scholar at a research university. Up to 20 awards are given annually, each carrying $1000 of funding for research creative activity expenses such as travel to conferences and archives (档案馆) or for research-related equipment and supplies. Awards are distributed through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). Winners are selected in the Spring Semester, and recognized at the Provost’s academic awards ceremony during Parents’ Weekend in October.
21．Who does the Harold C． Case scholarship recognize
A．Top ranked women in senior years.
B．Freshmen who explore the unknown.
C．Juniors who are academically successful.
D．Undergraduates active in extracurricular activities.
22．Which is specifically for female students studying engineering
A．Provost’s scholars award. B．Harold C． Case scholarship
C．Clare Boothe Luce scholar awards. D．Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarship
23．What can Provost’s scholars award winners do with the funding
A．Buy research facilities. B．Pay tuition fees.
C．Attend business conferences. D．Go on an adventure travel
【答案】21．C 22．C 23．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了波斯顿大学的奖学金情况。
21．细节理解题。根据“Harold C. Case scholarship”部分的“The Harold C. Case scholarship is offered to outstanding Boston University juniors for support of their senior year(Harold C.Case奖学金提供给波士顿大学杰出的大三学生，以支持他们的大四学习)”可知Harold C.Case奖学金用于奖励成绩优异的大三学生，故选C项。
22．细节理解题。根据“Clare Boothe Luce scholar awards”部分的“The Clare Boothe Luce program of the Henry Luce Foundation supports a limited number of Undergraduate Scholarships for women students in the fields of the physical and life sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computer science. (亨利·卢斯基金会的Clare Boothe Luce项目为物理和生命科学、数学、工程和计算机科学领域的女学生提供了数量有限的本科生奖学金)”可知，该奖项特别为学习工程的女性提供奖学金，故选C项。
23．细节理解题。根据“Provost’s scholars award”部分的“Up to 20 awards are given annually, each carrying $1000 of funding for research creative activity expenses such as travel to conferences and archives (档案馆) or for research-related equipment and supplies(每个奖项都有1000美元的资金用于研究创意活动，如会议和档案馆的差旅或用于购买与研究相关的设备和用品)”可知，奖
学金获得者可以使用资金购买研究用品，故选A项。
B
Dan Mancina is a skateboarder whose jaw-dropping videos get hundreds of thousands of views. Mancina also happens to be blind, and videos of him using his white cane (手杖) as he skateboards have gained admiration from fans around the world.
“I’ve lost my vision slowly throughout my life,"Mancina said. It wasn’t until his mid-20s that his condition—an eye disease started to affect his day-to-day life, stopping him from driving and biking. The Michigan native started skating at seven, and got into it more seriously at 13, saying the sport helps him express himself. He stopped skating for a couple of years. This period, the 35-year-old said, was his “lowest point”.
However, mobility training helped him gain confidence. Slowly, he returned to doing what he loved. Mancina started filming short videos of his progress and posting them online and met a new group of people to skate with, gaining enough confidence to return to the streets. “I was just actually trying it, and then realized I was still the same person and that I could still do all the things that I love,” he said.
Now, Mancina wants to create spaces where visually impaired (视力受损的) people can enjoy the sport. “I wanted to build the first skatepark designed for visually impaired people, so I started a foundation called ‘Keep Pushing’ and have been raising money ever since for a few years now,” he said. The park, set to be built in Michigan, will use adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, to make it safe and accessible.
“To change the perception of the visually impaired, I started my social media stuff. Some people think it’s crazy for a blind people to skate. It’s not that crazy in my head. I just enjoy skating. I encourage people to think that way—don't let other people decide what you can and can't do. You know. It's all up to you,”Mancina added.
24．Which of the following best describes Mancina skateboarding
A．Time-consuming B．Breath-taking. C．Labour-saving. D．Stress-reducing.
25．What happened to Mancina before he started skateboarding again
A．His eye disease had been cured.
B．He lost all interest in skateboarding.
C．His story inspired many disabled people.
D．He experienced the worst moment of his life.
26．What can be learned about Mancina as he started skateboarding again
A．He went through a lot of suffering.
B．He had a sense of belonging gradually.
C．He was very anxious about his performance.
D．He was optimistic about the spread of the sport.
27．Why does Mancina post videos of his skateboarding online
A．To improve the image of blind people.
B．To introduce the skatepark he has built
C．To persuade more people to skateboard.
D．To raise money for the visually impaired.
【答案】24．B 25．D 26．B 27．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了盲人滑板手Dan Mancina为视力有缺陷的人群创造滑板运动空间的故事。
24．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Mancina also happens to be blind, and videos of him using his white cane (手杖) as he skateboards have gained admiration from fans around the world. (曼西纳碰巧也是个盲人，他在滑板时使用白色拐杖的视频赢得了世界各地粉丝的赞赏。)”可知，曼西纳滑板运动令人叹为观止。故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He stopped skating for a couple of years. This period, the 35-year-old said, was his “lowest point”. (他停止滑冰有几年了。35岁的他说，这段时间是他的“最低点”。)”可知，曼西纳在他再次开始玩滑板之前经历了他一生中最糟糕的时刻。故选D。
26．推理判断题。根据文章第三段““I was just actually trying it, and then realized I was still the same person and that I could still do all the things that I love,” he said. (“我只是在尝试，然后意识到我还是原来的我，我仍然可以做所有我喜欢的事情，”他说。)可知，曼西纳重新开始玩滑板时，逐渐有了归属感。故选B。
27．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““To change the perception of the visually impaired, I started my social media stuff. Some people think it’s crazy for a blind people to skate. It’s not that crazy in my head. I just enjoy skating. I encourage people to think that way—don't let other people decide what you can and can't do. You know. It's all up to you,”Mancina added. (“为了改变视障人士的看法，我开始了我的社交媒体项目。有些人认为盲人滑冰是疯狂的。我脑子里没那么疯狂。我只是喜欢滑冰。我鼓励人们这样想——不要让别人决定你能做什么，不能做什么。你知道的。这完全取决于你，”曼西纳补充道。)”可知，Mancina发布他玩滑板的视频是为了改善盲人的形象。故选A。
C
In Florida’s Everglades, few species are more closely tied to the habitat's health than an endangered bird, the snail kite. The Everglade snail kite eats just one thing: snails, a species that relies almost entirely on a resource usually abundant in the freshwater marshes (沼泽).
Over the last century, as much of the Everglades dried up, droughts contributed to the snail kite’s decline, and by 2007, there were fewer than 800 remaining. But the kite has bounced backrecently thanks to an exotic(外来的)snail. It's a rare case of an invasive species having a positive impact.
Robert Fletcher, a University of Florida professor who directs a snail kite monitoring program, said the invasive species was first spotted in 2004. Within a few years, it had expanded through much of the Everglades. “And it was around that time,” he said, “that we started to see snail kite number increase.”
No one’s sure about how the exotic snails were introduced into the Everglades. They’re related to Florida's apple snails and are commonly used in home aquariums(鱼缸). The invader, the island apple snail, is larger than its Florida cousin. It lays eggs in the thousands visible on the stalks (茎) of many of the marsh plants.
Efforts to restore Florida's Everglades have helped the snail kite and restored native vegetation. It's been in the works for more than 30 years with a cost of more than $20 billion. But progress is increasing gradually, although hard to measure. In the meantime, scientists say the invasive snail may have helped pull Florida's endangered snail kite back from the threat of extinction.
But Fletcher is concerned about the potential impact the species will have on the Everglades over the long term. He said, “What we should be thinking about is how we restore native snails to get those benefits rather than relying on this non-native species that can have damaging impacts
on the ecosystem.” The invasive snails may already have caused losses to some native marsh plants, indicating that trouble may come very soon.
28.What does the underlined phrase “bounced back” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Recovered. B. Departed. C. Emerged. D. Returned.
29.What is a major cause of the snail kite's decline
A. The disappearance of their habitat.
B. The shortage of food due to droughts.
C. The increasing number of other species.
D. The introduction of an invasive species.
30.What do we know about the invasive snails
A. Their eggs are hard to spot on the stalks
B. They are smaller than native apple snails.
C. Home aquariums are an ideal habitat for them.
D. They increase in population around the Everglades.
31.What conclusion can be drawn from the last two paragraphs
A. Human efforts apparently have proven to be effective.
B. The benefits of the invasive snails outweigh the harms.
C. The invasive snails pose little threat to the local ecosystem.
D. Restoring the native ecosystem is costly but necessary in the long run.
【答案】A、B、D、D
【解析】【文章大意】本文是说明文，这篇短文主要讲述了在佛罗里达的沼泽地中，一种濒危鸟类——蜗牛鹞与其栖息地的健康息息相关。蜗牛鹞只吃一种食物：蜗牛，而蜗牛几乎完全依赖于淡水沼泽中通常丰富的资源。过去一个世纪，随着大部分沼泽地的干涸，干旱导致了蜗牛鹞的数量下降，到2007年，只剩下不到800只。但最近，由于一种外来的蜗牛，蜗牛鹞已经开始复苏。这是外来物种对生态系统产生积极影响的罕见案例。然而，科学家们对这种外来物种对沼泽地的长期影响表示担忧，因为它可能对生态系统造成破坏。
28. 根据划线词所在的句子Over the last century, as much of the Everglades dried up, droughts contributed to the snail kite’s decline, and by 2007, there were fewer than 800 remaining. But the kite has bounced back recently thanks to an exotic(外来的)snail.（在上个世纪，由于大沼泽地的大部分地区干涸，干旱导致了蜗牛风筝的减少，到2007年，蜗牛风筝的数量不足800只。但由于一种奇异的蜗牛，风筝最近又反弹了。）可知划线词意思是"反弹，恢复"。A.Recovered.恢复；B.Departed.分开；C.Emerged.涌现；D.Returned.回来。故选A。
29. 根据第二段Over the last century, as much of the Everglades dried up, droughts contributed to the snail kite’s decline, and by 2007, there were fewer than 800 remaining.（在上个世纪，由于大沼泽地的大部分地区干涸，干旱导致了蜗牛风筝的减少，到2007年，蜗牛风筝的数量不足800只。）可知蜗牛风筝减少的主要原因是由于干旱导致的食物短缺。故选B。
30. 根据第三段Robert Fletcher, a University of Florida professor who directs a snail kite monitoring program, said the invasive species was first spotted in 2004. Within a few years, it had expanded through much of the Everglades. （佛罗里达大学教授罗伯特 弗莱彻（Robert Fletcher）负责蜗牛风筝监测项目，他说，2004年首次发现了这种入侵物种。几年之内，它已经扩展到大沼泽地的大部分地区。）可知入侵蜗牛在大沼泽地周围的数量增加。故选D。
31. 根据第五段Efforts to restore Florida's Everglades have helped the snail kite and restored native vegetation. It's been in the works for more than 30 years with a cost of more than $20 billion. But progress is increasing gradually, although hard to measure.（恢复佛罗里达大沼泽地
的努力帮助了蜗牛风筝和恢复了本地植被。这个项目已经进行了30多年，耗资超过200亿美元。尽管很难衡量，但进展正在逐渐增加。）可知从最后两段可以知道恢复本地生态系统是昂贵的，但从长远来看是必要的。故选D。
D
Research has shown that listening to music while showering, taking a walk or travelling to school could affect your ability to think outside the box and come up with artistic or creative things to do. Experts say being bored can lead to daydreaming plus the birth of new ideas.
While there is nothing wrong with listening to music, doing so when taking a shower or going for a walk takes away time that could be spent thinking about yourself and your life—the perfect time to let your creative juices flow. Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin said, “You need this open-searching time in order for new ideas to spring up. This is why people get ideas in the shower or in the middle of the night—it’s a period of time when the brain creates its own fun. It’s when I’m bored that I have big insights because my brain is open and trying to entertain itself.”
A recent study by psychologists showed the same process at work. In the research, two groups of people were expected to come up with proposals. They were then asked to complete the task in two backgrounds. One is in a quiet room while the other is with music playing. Researchers found, compared to participants who completed tasks in a quiet background, participants who listened to music performed less creatively.
So, is it best to throw away the bath-time tunes Most people said the research was a real mood killer. One said, “Sometimes, I need the music to cover all the thoughts I don’t want to think.” Another commented, “Many people have too much going on in their heads. That’s why they listen to music in the shower, by which they can actually relax.” But other listeners said they liked having quiet time while travelling home at the end of the day.
In any case, striking a good balance and listening to music sometimes but being quiet at other times could be the best balance in our life.
32．What do the experts find according to the first paragraph
A．Keeping our minds busy brings in new ideas.
B．Listening to music helps to bring inspiration.
C．Taking a walk keeps us from daydreaming.
D．Feeling bored tends to stir up our creativity.
33．How does the psychologists do the research
A．By observing through daily life.
B．By referring to former reports.
C．By carrying out an experiment.
D．By filling up a questionnaire.
34．How do most people find the result of the research
A．Unacceptable. B．Misleading. C．Confusing. D．Convincing.
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Does your playlist really appeal to you
B．Is it time to throw away your playlist
C．Listening to music keeps us mentally fit
D．Being quiet is always a good habit for us
【答案】32．D 33．C 34．A 35．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究表明，在洗澡、散步或上学时听音乐可能会
影响人的艺术性或创造性的思维。但是有人认为在无聊的时候听音乐能够让人放松，所以他们无法接受研究结果。
32．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句话“Experts say being bored can lead to daydreaming plus the birth of new ideas.(专家表示，无聊会导致白日梦和新想法的产生)”可知，专家们发现感到无聊往往会激发我们的创造力。故选D。
33．推理判断题。根据第三段第一、二句话“A recent study by psychologists showed the same process at work. In the research, two groups of people were expected to come up with proposals.They were then asked to complete the task in two backgrounds. (心理学家最近的一项研究表明，同样的过程也在起作用。在这项研究中，预计有两组人会提出建议。然后，他们被要求在两种背景下完成任务)”可知，研究人员做了一个实验，让两组人提出建议，然后在两种背景下完成任务。由此可推知，心理学家们是通过做实验的方式做的研究。故选C。
34．推理判断题。根据第四段第二、三和四句话“ Most people said the research was a real mood killer.One said, “Sometimes, I need the music to cover all the thoughts I don’t want to think.” Another commented, “Many people have too much going on in their heads. That’s why they listen to music in the shower, by which they can actually relax.”(大多数人说这项研究是真正的情绪杀手。一位听众说：“有时候，我需要音乐来掩盖我不想思考的所有想法。”另一位听众评论道：“很多人脑子里想的太多了。这就是为什么他们在淋浴时听音乐，这样他们就可以真正放松了。”)”可推知，大多数人认为在无聊的时候听音乐能够让人放松。所以，“在无聊的时候听音乐能够影响人的创造性”这个研究发现是大多数人无法接受的。故选A。
35．标题判断题。本篇文章主要讲述了洗澡、散步或上学时听音乐可能会影响人的艺术性或创造性的思维。但是有人认为在无聊的时候听音乐能够让人放松，他们无法接受研究结果。所以“是时候扔掉你的播放列表了吗？”适合作本文的标题。故选B。
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。
Why Boundaries at Work Are Essential
What is a boundary, you ask A boundary is a limit defining you in relation to someone or something. 36 If you have informed someone that this is your office space, your desk, or your chair, you have attempted to set physical boundaries.
Letting co-workers know you are not comfortable shaking their hands or hugging them at a holiday party, especially with Covid at this time, is another example of setting a physical boundary. It is often easier to understand a physical boundary. Emotional or mental boundaries may be subtler (更微妙的). 37
Emotional boundaries are related to our feelings and how something or someone’s behavior affects us. For example, if a boss treats you disrespectfully by yelling at you or a colleague frequently interrupts you in meetings, you are likely to feel hurt, embarrassed, and perhaps angry. Understandably, by having a courageous conversation with both your boss and co-worker about their behavior, the impact it has on you, and your expectations regarding future behavior, you are setting healthy emotional boundaries for yourself at work.
Sometimes we set a boundary that is a combination of both a physical and emotional one. 38 One example of this is being repeatedly asked to work late during the week/weekends or while on vacation. Another example is being required to see too many clients or patients to the point we feel tired at the end of the day and exhausted by Friday. Often, the above workplace demands lead to increased stress and a high potential for burnout (倦怠) over time.
Mental boundaries are related to our beliefs, values, cultural norms, ethics (道德), and standards. For example, you value a workplace culture that treats employees and clients with respect and dignity and acts ethically. After six months, you realize that company leaders are repeatedly behaving in ways not consistent with this. 39 Over time, this may lead to significant stress and physical symptoms within.
40 Boundaries serve many functions. They help protect us, clarify our responsibility, preserve our physical and emotional energy, and live our values and standards. Learning the skill of boundary setting helps empower us to prioritize our values and well-being and better manage our stress. Identifying, setting, and maintaining boundaries are skills — valuable skills that, unfortunately, we are often not taught in school or the workplace.
A．Why are boundaries important
B．However, they are equally, if not more, important.
C．Therefore, we need to tell the difference between them.
D．Setting a boundary in the above example may be quite helpful.
E．Boundaries can be physical, mental, emotional, tangible, or intangible.
F．Your values and ethical standards don’t match with your company’s, which likely will lead to internal conflict.
G．Such boundaries often involve being asked to do more than we feel capable of for an extended period of time.
【答案】36．E 37．B 38．G 39．F 40．A
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章论述了为什么工作中的界限至关重要。
36．根据下文“If you have informed someone that this is your office space, your desk, or your chair, you have attempted to set physical boundaries.(如果你告诉别人这是你的办公室，你的桌子，或你的椅子，你已经试图设置物理边界)”可知，此处在讲述界限的类型。由此可知，E. Boundaries can be physical, mental, emotional, tangible, or intangible.(界限可以是身体上的、精神上的、情感上的、有形的或无形的)能够衔接下文，符合此处语境。故选E。
37．根据上文“It is often easier to understand a physical boundary. Emotional or mental boundaries may be subtler (更微妙的).(物理边界通常更容易理解。情感或精神界限可能更加微妙)”可知，此处在对比物理边界和情感或精神界限。由此可知，B. However, they are equally, if not more, important.(然而，它们即使不是更重要，也同样重要)能够承接上文，其中they指代上文中的“物理边界和情感或精神界限”，符合此处语境。故选B。
38．根据下文“One example of this is being repeatedly asked to work late during the week/weekends or while on vacation. Another example is being required to see too many clients or patients to the point we feel tired at the end of the day and exhausted by Friday.(其中一个例子就是反复被要求在工作日/周末或假期加班。另一个例子是，我们被要求看太多的客户或病人，以至于我们在一天结束时感到疲惫，到周五就筋疲力尽了)”可知，此处讲述的是我们会被要求做一些超出我们感觉能力范围的事情。由此可知，G. Such boundaries often involve being asked to do more than we feel capable of for an extended period of time.(这种界限经常包括在很长一段时间内被要求做一些超出我们感觉能力范围的事情)能够衔接下文，符合此处语境。故选G。
39．根据上文“For example, you value a workplace culture that treats employees and clients with respect and dignity and acts ethically. After six months, you realize that company leaders are repeatedly behaving in ways not consistent with this.(例如，你看重一种尊重员工和客户、行为合乎道德的职场文化。六个月后，你意识到公司领导的行为一再与此不一致)”及常识可知，
当个人价值观和道德标准与公司不一致时，可能会导致内部冲突。由此可知，F. Your values and ethical standards don’t match with your company’s, which likely will lead to internal conflict.(你的价值观和道德标准与公司不一致，这可能会导致内部冲突)能够承接上文，符合此处语境。故选F。
40．根据下文“Boundaries serve many functions. They help protect us, clarify our responsibility, preserve our physical and emotional energy, and live our values and standards.(边界有很多功能。它们有助于保护我们，明确我们的责任，保持我们的身体和情感能量，并实现我们的价值观和标准)”可知，本段主要介绍的是边界对我们很重要。由此可知，A. Why are boundaries important (为什么界限很重要？)能够统领本段，符合此处语境。故选A。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
“WELCOME TO HELL, LADIES!” says Mr. Smith, the 41 of the adult ballet class. I force a smile as he presses down on my stiff (僵硬的)back, attempting to be a little more 42 .
When I was a little girl, I 43 elegantly dancing across the stage like the Swan Princess. With several reasons, my hopes of taking ballet lessons were killed. But every so often, usually while watching a brilliant performance of Swan Lake, those little 44 of unfulfilled desire would speak up and say that I should take lessons before it’s too late.
And here I am — more than 50 years — finally 45 for it.
I’m an absolute 46 , but 30 years older than the rest of the participants in the adult class. We are practising “port de bras”, a ballet term for the 47 of the arms. I flutter (挥动)my arms, awakening my inner 48 , “Your hands, they look like claws of a chicken,” Mr. Smith 49 , “No one wants to look at that. It’s ugly.” He points his finger at various body parts while 50 giving feedback, “Head up, neck long, chest proud, stomach in, back straight, bottom tight.” Every time he looks at me, I instantly know that I’ve missed something. So I take note of every previous adjustment to gain his approval.
After a few sessions, I find myself looking forward to taking ballet classes with a mix of anxiety and excitement. Between classes, I 51 my posture in every window I pass. I’m 52 . My hands are less claw-like and my posture a little more straight. And I constantly imagine I’m on stage, holding the audience entirely in my 53 .
Learning ballet as an adult has been a much bigger 54 than I expected, but I’m glad that I took action and that ballet still 55 to me as it did when I was a little girl.
41．A．leader B．instructor C．receptionist D．representative
42．A．amused B．steady C．flexible D．comfortable
43．A．set about B．insisted on C．gave up D．dreamed of
44．A．misfortunes B．regrets C．complaints D．pressures
45．A．longing B．competing C．struggling D．applying
46．A．senior B．beginner C．amateur D．lover
47．A．stretch B．shape C．function D．movement
48．A．swan B．voice C．angel D．thought
49．A．sighs B．reminds C．criticizes D．announces
50．A．strictly B．hurriedly C．impatiently D．cautiously
51．A．design B．check C．assess D．value
52．A．progressing B．thinking C．succeeding D．waiting
53．A．energy B．power C．strength D．force
54．A．practice B．achievement C．campaign D．challenge
55．A．appeals B．attends C．anticipates D．attaches
【答案】
41．B 42．C 43．D 44．B 45．C 46．B 47．D 48．A 49．C 50．A 51．B 52．A 53．B 54．D 55．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者小时候梦想着学芭蕾舞，但由于种种原因，没能实现，虽然现在年纪大了，但为了不留遗憾，参加了芭蕾舞课，为了自己的梦想而努力，并取得了进步。
41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“欢迎来到地狱，女士们！”成人芭蕾舞班的教练史密斯先生说。A. leader领导；B. instructor教练；C. receptionist接待员；D. representative代表。根据后文““Your hands, they look like claws of a chicken,” Mr. Smith…”可知，史密斯先生在对“我们的”动作进行指导，由此可知，他是芭蕾舞班的教练。故选B项。
42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他压在我僵硬的背上时，我强颜欢笑，试图变得更灵活一点。A. amused好笑的；B. steady稳定的；C. flexible灵活的；D. comfortable舒服的。根据句中“he presses down on my stiff back”和后文“more than 50 years”可知，“我”年纪已经很大了，身体僵硬，由此可知，当史密斯先生压在“我”僵硬的背上时，“我”想让身体更灵活一点。故选C项。
43．考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我还是个小女孩的时候，我梦想着像天鹅公主一样优雅地在舞台上跳舞。A. set about开始；B. insisted on坚持；C. gave up放弃；D. dreamed of梦想。根据后文“With several reasons, my hopes of taking ballet lessons were killed.”可知，由于种种原因，“我”上芭蕾舞课的希望破灭了，由此可知，“我”想上芭蕾舞课，因为“我”梦想着像天鹅公主一样优雅地在舞台上跳舞。故选D项。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但有时，通常在看《天鹅湖》的精彩表演时，那些对未实现的愿望的小小的遗憾会大声地说，我应该趁现在还来得及的时候上课。A. misfortunes不幸；B. regrets遗憾；C. complaints抱怨；D. pressures压力。根据上文“With several reasons, my hopes of taking ballet lessons were killed.”可知，虽然“我”梦想着优雅地在舞台上跳舞，但由于种种原因，“我”没有上芭蕾舞课，由此可知，这对“我”来说是小小的遗憾。故选B项。
45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在这里——50多年了——终于为之奋斗。A. longing渴望；B. competing竞争；C. struggling奋斗；D. applying申请。根据句中“And here I am”和文章内容可知，“我”开始上芭蕾舞课了，而跳芭蕾舞是“我的”梦想，由此可知，“我”在为梦想奋斗。故选C项。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我是一个绝对的初学者，比成人班的其他学员大30岁。A. senior级别较高者；B. beginner初学者；C. amateur业余爱好者；D. lover爱好者。根据上文内容可知，“我”小时候由于种种原因，没有上芭蕾舞课，为了不留遗憾，直到现在才开始上课，由此可知，“我”是一个绝对的初学者。故选B项。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们正在练习“port de bras”，这是一个芭蕾术语，用于表示手臂的运动。A. stretch舒展；B. shape形状；C. function功能；D. movement运动。根据下文“I flutter (挥动) my arms”可知，“我”挥动我的手臂，由此可知，“port de bras”是芭蕾舞中一个手臂的运动。故选D项。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我挥动手臂，唤醒内心的天鹅，“你的手，它们看起来像鸡爪，”史密斯先生批评道，“没人想看。它很难看。”A. swan天鹅；B. voice嗓音；C. angel天使；D. thought想法。根据文章内容可知，“我”在学习芭蕾舞，再结合上文提到的“When I was
a little girl, I 3 elegantly dancing across the stage like the Swan Princess.”可知，“我”在模仿天鹅的动作，由此可知，“我”想唤醒内心的天鹅。故选A项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我挥动手臂，唤醒内心的天鹅，“你的手，它们看起来像鸡爪，”史密斯先生批评道，“没人想看。它很难看。”A. sighs叹气；B. reminds提醒；C. criticizes批评；D. announces宣布。根据史密斯先生的话“Your hands, they look like claws of a chicken”可知，他认为学员的手看起来像鸡爪，由此可知，他在批评学员的动作。故选C项。
50．考查副词词义辨析。句意：他用手指指着身体的各个部位，同时严格地给出反馈，“抬头，脖子伸长，挺胸，收腹，背部挺直，臀部绷紧。”A. strictly严格地；B. hurriedly匆忙地；C. impatiently不耐烦地；D. cautiously谨慎地。根据句中“Head up, neck long, chest proud, stomach in, back straight, bottom tight.”可知，史密斯先生让学员“抬头，脖子伸长，挺胸，收腹，背部挺直，臀部绷紧”，由此可知，他是严格地给出反馈。故选A项。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：课间，我在经过的每扇窗户上都会检查自己的姿势。A. design设计；B. check检查；C. assess评估；D. value珍视。根据句中“my posture in every window I pass”可知，“我”是看着窗户中自己的身影，检查自己的姿势是否正确。故选B项。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在进步。我的手不那么像爪子了，我的姿势更直了一些。A. progressing进步；B. thinking思考；C. succeeding成功；D. waiting等待。根据句中My hands are less claw-like and my posture a little more straight.”可知，“我的”手不那么像爪子了，姿势更直了一些，由此可知，与之前相比，“我”正在进步。故选A项。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我经常想象我在舞台上，使观众完全被我的力量所震撼。A. energy能量；B. power能力；C. strength力量；D. force武力。根据语境可知，这里指“我”想象自己站在舞台上跳舞，观众被自己的舞蹈所震撼，“hold sb. in one’s power”意为“使某人被……的力量所震撼”。故选B项。
54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为成年人学习芭蕾舞的挑战比我想象的要大得多，但我很高兴我采取了行动，芭蕾舞仍然像我小时候一样吸引着我。A. practice实践；B. achievement成就；C. campaign运动；D. challenge挑战。根据上文内容可知，因为年龄很大，“我”身体僵硬，动作不够灵活，由此可知，作为成年人学习芭蕾舞给“我”带来了很大挑战。故选D项。
55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为成年人学习芭蕾舞的挑战比我想象的要大得多，但我很高兴我采取了行动，芭蕾舞仍然像我小时候一样吸引着我。A. appeals对……有吸引力；B. attends出席；C. anticipates预料；D. attaches把……固定。根据上文内容可知，当“我”还是个小女孩的时候，“我”梦想着像天鹅公主一样优雅地在舞台上跳舞，由此可知，这里指芭蕾舞仍然像“我”小时候一样吸引着我。故选A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。
Lai Xuanzhi graduated from Wuhan Sports University, majoring in basketball. In 2010, the new graduate 56 (employ) as a PE teacher at a village school. Back then, it was challenging for him. Lacking facilities and funds, the school wasn’t set up 57 (hold) ordinary PE courses, such as basketball, soccer and track and field, so the 58 (ambition) young teacher had to shift his focus to something that was cheaper and easier to organize.
He discovered rope-jumping. With it, he led the students from a village school to participate in many highly competitive international competitions. The very beginning was 59 first World Inter-School Rope Competition, which took place in Dubai in 2015. Lai’s team skipped through, winning 27 of the total of 28 gold 60 (medal). Lai watched the teens standing on the podium (领奖台) singing the national anthem with tears 61 (run) down their faces. It
was at that moment 62 Lai came to realize that for students who are educated in a village school, rope-jumping could not only be part of physical education but also provide access 63 more opportunities.
Now, Lai’s jump-rope team has over 200 members. “Children are the future of the country and the hope of the nation,” Lai says. “I hope the effort I 64 (put) into physical education can help them to gain a much 65 (bright) future.”
【答案】
56．was employed 57．to hold 58．ambitious 59．the 60．medals 61．running 62．that 63．to 64．have put 65．brighter
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了一位小学体育老师通过跳绳运动带领乡村学校的孩子们走向国际竞技舞台的故事。
56．考查时态语态。句意：2010年，这位应届毕业生被聘为一所乡村学校的体育老师。分析句子结构可知，此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语In 2010可知，时态需用一般过去时，结合句意可知，主语the new graduate和谓语动词employ之间构成被动关系，且主语为第三人称单数。故填was employed。
57．考查非谓语动词。句意：由于缺乏设备和资金，学校并没有开设普通的体育课程，比如篮球、足球和田径，所以这位雄心勃勃的年轻老师不得不把注意力转移到更便宜、更容易组织的项目上。分析句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，结合句意可知，此处表示目的，所以此处应使用不定式形式作目的状语，且表示主动意义。故填to hold。
58．考查形容词。句意：由于缺乏设备和资金，学校并没有开设普通的体育课程，比如篮球、足球和田径，所以这位雄心勃勃的年轻老师不得不把注意力转移到更便宜、更容易组织的项目上。分析句子结构可知，此处为形容词作定语修饰名词teacher，ambition的形容词为ambitious意为“雄心勃勃的，有野心的”符合句意。故填ambitious。
59．考查冠词。句意：最初是2015年在迪拜举行的第一届世界校际绳索比赛。分析句子结构可知，空后为序数词first，表示“第一届”，所以应为定冠词。故填the。
60．考查名词。句意：赖的队伍跳过了比赛，赢得了28枚金牌中的27枚。分析句子结构可知，此处为名词作宾语，medal为可数名词单数，空前有28修饰，所以此处应使用名词复数。故填medals。
61．考查非谓语动词。句意：赖看着这些青少年站在领奖台上唱着国歌，泪流满面。分析句子结构可知，此处应为“with的复合结构”，此空处为非谓语动词作宾语补足语，run与宾语tears之间为主动关系，所以使用现在分词形式。故填running。
62．考查强调句型。句意：就在那一刻，赖开始意识到，对于在乡村学校接受教育的学生来说，跳绳不仅可以成为体育教育的一部分，还可以提供更多的机会。分析句子结构可知，此处为强调句型“it was…that/who…”，强调的是时间状语at that time，用that。故填that。
63．考查介词。句意：就在那一刻，赖开始意识到，对于在乡村学校接受教育的学生来说，跳绳不仅可以成为体育教育的一部分，还可以提供更多的机会。分析句子结构可知，此处为固定短语access to，意为“……的机会或权利”符合句意。故填to。
64．考查时态语态。句意：我希望我在体育教育上付出的努力能帮助他们获得更光明的未来。分析句子结构可知，此处为限制性定语从句谓语动词，结合句意可知，说话时事情已经发生，应用完成时态，又因为主句的时态为一般现在时，所以此空应填现在完成时态表示该动作对现在造成的影响，且与从句主语I之间为主动关系，句子主语为第一人称。故填have put。
65．考查形容词比较级。句意：我希望我在体育教育上付出的努力能帮助他们获得更光明的未来。分析句子结构可知，此处为形容词作定语修饰名词future，空前有much修饰，所以
此处应使用形容词比较级brighter。故填brighter。
第四部分 写作 (共两节；满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．假定你是李华，你的笔友Charles最近对学习汉语成语很感兴趣，特来信交流。请你用英文给他回一封信，内容包括：
1. 学习成语的好处；
2. 学习成语的方法；
3. 盼望多交流。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Charles,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Charles,
Knowing you are keen on Chinese idioms, I’m writing to share with you something about them.
Learning Chinese idioms can help you develop a high level of competence in your communication skills. To have a better understanding of Chinese idioms, you should know how they originated, which can help you grasp them more precisely. Besides, practice makes perfect. It’s better for you to use them in the daily conversations and literary creation.
I hope we can exchange ideas with each other as often as possible.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给笔友Charles写封邮件，交流学习汉语成语的好处和方法。
【详解】第一步：审题
体裁：应用文
时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般现在时，少量现在进行时。
结构：总分法总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。
要求：
1.介绍学习成语的好处；
2.建议学习成语的方法；
3.盼望多交流。
第二步：列提纲 （重点词组）
be keen on Chinese idioms; develop a high level of competence; have a better understanding of; practice makes perfect;in the daily conversations and literary creation; exchange ideas with each other
第三步：连词成句
1.Knowing you are keen on Chinese idioms, I’m writing to share with you something about them.
2.Learning Chinese idioms can help you develop a high level of competence in your communication skills.
3.To have a better understanding of Chinese idioms, you should know how they originated, which can help you grasp them more precisely.
4.Besides, practice makes perfect.
5.It’s better for you to use them in the daily conversations and literary creation.
6.I hope we can exchange ideas with each other as often as possible.
根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）
1.表并列补充关系：Besides
连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。
【点睛】[高分句型1]Knowing you are keen on Chinese idioms, I’m writing to share with you something about them.（现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]To have a better understanding of Chinese idioms, you should know how they originated, which can help you grasp them more precisely. （不定式作目的状语以及which引导的非限定性定语从句）
[高分句型3]I hope we can exchange ideas with each other as often as possible.（省略连接词that的宾语从句）
第二节 (满分25分)
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
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.
We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me.
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I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
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【答案】We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me. I said gently and quietly, “No one can change your mind, except yourself. If you desire to challenge yourself, there is nothing to do with others’ thoughts.” He sat still with a deep breath. “You have a full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here”, I added with a sincere tone. Hearing my words, David turned to me tremblingly with tears spilling out of his eyes and expressed he had made a firm determination to finish the cross-country run. His coach heard what David said and gave me a look—the kind that was more determined than anyone else’s.
I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. The race started. It seemed that the runway was extremely long for young children, not to mention a child with a brain disease. David insisted on running as if he had forgotten all his weaknesses, though he was tripped over within the a few kilometers. It didn’t take long before he picked himself up again and continued his mission. Classmates all appeared on the racing track, cheering for him. “Come on! You can make it! We are proud of you!” they shouted enthusiastically. To everyone’s joy, he reached the final line and ranked the 20th. It was no more important whether he won the first place or not. It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是一名特殊教育教师，在大型越野赛跑那天，发现患有大脑疾病的大卫独自站在一旁。作者问其原因，他说准备放弃比赛。从教练口中得知，因为担心同学们会嘲笑大卫，所以教练想让大卫自己去决定是否参加赛跑。作者让大卫追寻自己的内心，不理会别人的看法，大卫最终参赛，尽管遇到困难，他战胜了自己，这已经无关名次，而是他的勇敢和坚定让这一切成为可能。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我们挨着坐着，但大卫不愿看我一眼。”可知，第一段可描写作者鼓励大卫继续完成比赛，大卫经过强烈的心理斗争，最终决定参加比赛。
②由第二段首句内容“我看着大卫和其他选手一起走到起跑线上。”可知，第二段可描写大卫开始参赛，虽然中途遇到困难，仍然坚持到最后，完成比赛。
2.续写线索：鼓励大卫——心理变化——决定参赛——克服困难——加油助威——完成比赛——感悟
3.词汇激活：
行动类：
①深呼吸：with a deep breath/breathe deeply
②坚持做：insisted on doing/be stick to doing
情绪类：
①热情：enthusiastically /with great passion
②骄傲：be proud of/take pride in
【点睛】[高分句型1]You have a full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here. (由which引导的非限制性定语从句和why引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]Hearing my words, David turned to me tremblingly with tears spilling out of his eyes and expressed he had made a firm determination to finish the cross-country run. (现在分词作状语和省略that的宾语从句)
[高分句型3]It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally. (由It was...that结构引导的强调句型)
