河南省平顶山市叶县高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试卷
全卷满分 150分，考试时间 120分钟。
注意事项：
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5. 本卷主要考查内容：至北师大版选择性必修第三册 Unit 7。
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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. What did the woman buy for her mum
A. A hat. B. A coat. C. A T- shirt.
2. What does the man like doing
A. Travelling alone. B. Joining a guided tour. C. Backpacking with friends.
3. Why is the woman broke at the end of the month
A. She likes shopping. B. She doesn't work hard. C. She earns little money.
4. What time will the man's party probably start
A. At 7: 30 p. m. B. At 8: 00 p. m. C. At 11: 00 p. m.
5. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a hospital. B. In the police office. C. On the street.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What should the woman do to order checks
A. Wait in a line. B. Fill in a form. C. Check the mail.
7. When will the woman probably get the check
A. In two days. B. In four days. C. In a week.
听第7段材料，回答第8 至 10题。
8. What is the man's attitude towards art class
A. Favourable. B. Unconcerned. C. Worried.
9. What does the woman mean about talent
A. She wants to be a painter too. B. She knows how to draw and paint.
C. She hopes she could have some kind of talent.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man's hobby. B. The talent of the woman. C. The woman's favourite class.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至 13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary. B. Hairdresser and customer. C. Salesman and shopkeeper.
12. Why does the woman make the call
A. To ask for advice. B. To make an appointment. C. To check the schedule of the man.
13. What do we know about the woman
A. She knew the man before. B. She wants to meet the man on Sunday.
C. She will have her hair cut on Saturday morning.
听第9段材料，回答第 14 至 16题。
14. How did the man feel about the flight delay
A. Greatly encouraged. B. Pretty angry. C. Very anxious.
15. What is the woman doing
A. Comforting a patient. B. Directing the way to the airport. C. Helping the man with flight delay.
16. Who will pay for the room if there is no flight tonight
A. The airline. B. The man. C. The airport.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至 20题。
17. What is Uncle Meyer
A. A teacher. B. A librarian. C. A historian.
18. Where did Uncle Meyer and the children go on Sundays
A. The zoo. B. The museum. C. The library.
19. What will Uncle Meyer do next year
A. Support museums. B. Study Chinese. C. Go on a trip to China.
20. How many great things are talked about Uncle Meyer
A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.
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
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain（谷雨）, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. Grain Rain originates from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,” which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. Here are four things that you may not know about the Grain Rain.
Key time for agriculture
Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. It's a key time to protect the crops from insect pests.
Sandstorms occur
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales（飓风） and sandstorms become more frequent.
Drinking tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids（氨基酸）, which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than2, 000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. People would worship the sea and stage sacrifice ceremonies on the Grain Rain festival, praying for an abundant harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.
21. When does Grain Rain end
A. In early April. B. In mid- April. C. In early May. D. In late April.
22. What is the main purpose of the Grain Rain festival
A. To give thanks for the harvest. B. To celebrate the end of winter.
C. To welcome the new fishing season. D. To honour the gods for protection.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A science report. B. A culture column.
C. A tourism advertisement. D. An agricultural magazine.
B
Shan e Grammer's artwork can be found in cities in Mexico, South Korea, Dubai and beyond. In the past years, it's the murals（壁画） he painted on damaged walls throughout the town of Paradise, California that have gained attention and touched viewers.
In 2018, the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California's history, swept through Paradise, flattening entire communities, killing scores of people, and displacing tens of thousands. Grammer, whose hometown was just 15 miles from Paradise, was living with his family and working in the Los Angeles area when he saw accounts of the destruction on his friends' social media pages. A single mother he knew shared a photo of ash and rubble（碎石） where her home once stood. A childhood friend's post showed her burned- down house. After he saw a photo of a friend Shane Edwards' home, which had been reduced to a brick wall with only a chimney standing, he was driven to paint it.
With Edward's permission, Grammer then used spray（喷） paint to transform Edwards' burnt chimney into a strikingly black- and- white portrait of a woman, a piece he called “Beauty Among the Ashes”. Once the image was posted on Instagram, the victims of the fire, especially, could not contain themselves. “You bring beauty and hope,” one posted. Over three months, the 47- year- old created a series of more than a dozen spray- painted murals on the remains of buildings and vehicles made useless by the flames. The images included a victim of the fire, a young girl who survived but lost her house, and a series of religious characters.
As a street artist, Grammer has committed his life to creating more art installations（装置艺术） all over the world that connect people through tragic life events. He has started a foundation called the Art Through Hope Foundation where he intends to bring peace through his art to those affected by tragedy. “I want to do something powerful and make art that emotionally influences people,” said Grammer in an interview with KRCR. “I think any artist would consider that as their ultimate goal. And to me, that is the biggest miracle I feel like.”
24. What has led to Grammer's rise to fame
A. The post of a burnt- down house. B. The Art Through Hope Foundation.
C. His art installations all over the world. D. His paintings on the ruins in Paradise.
25. Why did Grammer paint murals after the Camp Fire
A. To bring hope to the victims. B. To record the wildfire.
C. To remember his friend's home. D. To add beauty to the ashes.
26. What does the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to
A. Working miracles in art. B. Creating touching art.
C. Doing something amazing. D. Bringing peace.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. From Paradise to Worldwide: Street Artist's Journey
B. From Ashes to Art: Street Artist's Murals of Hope
C. From Mural to Miracle: Shane Grammer's Art Mission
D. From Tragedy to Hope: the Story of Shane Grammer
C
The autonomous vehicle technology is rapidly evolving, promising to redefine urban mobility（机动性）. Self- driving cars, with their complicated sensors and artificial intelligence, are expected to significantly reduce traffic accidents, a majority of which are caused by human error.
A notable example is Waymo, a branch company of Alphabet Inc. , which has been pioneering in autonomous vehicle technology. In 2020, Waymo launched its fully autonomous ride- hailing service in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in self- driving technology. This service allows users to book a self- driving car using a mobile app, similar to other ride- sharing services.
Moreover, autonomous vehicles are foreseen to ease traffic jam. Through “Vehicle to Everything” communication, self- driving cars can communicate with each other and traffic infrastructure（基础设施） to maintain a smooth flow of traffic, reducing traffic jam and emissions.
However, the transition（转型） to self- driving technology is not without challenges. The high cost of production, cybersecurity threats, and moral problems in case of traffic accidents are among the problems that need to be settled. Additionally, the technology requires a complete legal and regulatory framework to ensure safety and reliability.
As self- driving technology continues to mature, the potential benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability are enormous, driving us towards a new era of transportation.
28. What does Paragraph 2 mainly discuss
A. A significant milestone in self- driving technology.
B. “Vehicle to Everything” communication.
C. The challenges faced by autonomous vehicle companies.
D. The legal framework required for autonomous vehicles.
29. How might autonomous vehicles contribute to reducing traffic jam according to the text
A. By lowering the cost of transportation.
B. Through reducing emissions.
C. Through communication with each other and traffic infrastructure.
D. By reducing the number of cars on the road.
30. What challenges associated with the transition to self- driving technology are mentioned
A. Lack of interest from the public.
B. Cybersecurity threats and moral problems.
C. Inability to communicate with traditional vehicles.
D. Insufficient milestones achieved.
31. What's the author's attitude towards self- driving technology
A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Critical.
D
I major in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science. When someone hears what I study, I'm usually meant with two reactions. First up is a small smile with the word “overachiever” on the tip of their tongue. The second is a look of confusion, followed by an exaggerated（夸张的） “why ”. The short answer: I want to be a problem solver, and engineering teaches me how to become that type of person. In addition, I also want to be able to look at the bigger picture.
It's the beginning of a new year, and a lot of first- years have plans for double or triple（三个） majors. However, as most of us quickly realize after that first fall semester, college is a lot! We are unavoidably forced to make choices do we keep trying to make our double or triple majors work or do we completely switch gears The thing I wished some one told me on day one is if you're passionate about something, it's not going to feel like work. Political Science can be challenging, but to me, it's fun to read the Constitution（《宪法》） and see the impact each word has on our interpretation.
This may sound hard to accept, but if you are double or triple majoring because you think you're in a race with your peers, you're only running yourself into the ground. Don't double or triple major if you are doing it for a mark on your resume（简历）, because then your life will be a living hell for the next four years. What is going to make you impressive is the passion that you have when it be in your study, career, or something else your career and study will enable you to do.
Always think about your “why” when it comes to the schedule a double or triple major involves. Because at the end of the day, it's going to be you doing the homework so try to enjoy what you' re doing along the ride for what it's worth.
32. How do people tend to feel about the writer's majors
A. Amazed or concerned. B. Satisfied or puzzled.
C. Ashamed or challenged. D. Impressed or confused.
33. What enables the writer to enjoy learning Political Science
A. His career planning for the future. B. His enthusiasm for the major.
C. The value of studying the Constitution. D. The influence of learning engineering.
34. What causes the hard situation of students with multiple majors
A. Pursuing multiple majors out of competitive motivation.
B. Adjusting the schedule for majors constantly.
C. Estimating the difficulty of multiple majoring inaccurately.
D. Making random choices without sufficient consideration.
35. What is the author's purpose of writing the text
A. To explain the reasons for choosing a double major.
B. To promote the concept of multiple majoring.
C. To stress the significance of passion in multiple majoring.
D. To compare the gains and losses of multiple majoring.
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。
Autonomy- supportive parenting is an approach that focuses on building a child's sense of agency in the world as well as a strong sense of self. 36 We should recognize that children have a different perspective or experience than adults. Therefore, instead of pushing adults' way of thinking on children, adults should let kids do their own critical thinking and solve problems themselves, which will help them trust their abilities.
Guide kids to find their own solution
As any parent with more than one child can tell you, kids develop differently. 37 While one child may find it easy to start their homework independently, the other might not be a self- starter. So we push our kids to the next level by knowing their skill level and meeting them there.
Let kids find their own fun
38 It is really harm to them. It also sets us up to be their cruise（航行） directors at all times. That's a huge burden on us! Letting children find their own thing to do when boredom strikes allows them to become self- sufficient and use their imagination to find fun on their own.
Being sympathetic doesn't mean giving in
Another characteristic of autonomy- supportive parenting is being open curious, and flexible. Trusting children to be accountable to themselves（or acting like it） is the only way you will know if your child will be a responsible, independent adult. For example, if you ask your child when they think is the best time to do their homework, and they tell you it's in the morning before school begins, support them and let them try it, no matter how strange it sounds. 39
Don't forget to support yourself
Once you grasp autonomy- supportive parenting, you'll see opportunities to put it into practice. No matter how old your kid is, adopting this style will not be easy. 40 If you get hard on yourself because you' re not measuring up, you're more likely to return to the controlling practices.
A. It may work.
B. Our kids don't know how to manage boredom.
C. So forgive yourself if things don't go right on a particular day.
D. That can mean we have to support them in different ways.
E. Some days are just going to be more autonomy- supportive than others.
F. And they may not know yet, but it's good for them to think about it.
G. It's trying to understand children's experience of what's going on right now.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Anything is possible at any age.” I got a deeper understanding of it when in college. On the first day of school we were challenged to get to know a new classmate. I was looking around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I found a little old 41 with a warm smile.
She said, “Hi, handsome! I'm Rose. I'm 87 years old. Can I give you a hug ” I laughed and 42 responded, “Of course! ”
“Why are you in college at such a young innocent（天真无邪的） age ” I asked.
“I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, have children, and then travel around,” she jokingly replied.
“Seriously ” I asked. I was 43 why she took on this challenge.
“I always 44 having a college education and now I'm getting one!” she told me.
We became 45 instantly.
Over the year, Rose became a campus icon（偶像） and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she enjoyed the 46 from the other students. She was living it up.
At the end of the term, we 47 Rose to speak at our football banquet（宴会）. I'll never 48 what she taught us.
“We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we 49 playing. Here are the secrets to staying young. You have to laugh and find 50 every day. You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have many people walking around who are dead, and they don't even know it! ” she said.
“There is a huge 51 between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't 52 any talent or ability, ” she added. “But growing up 53 finding the opportunity in change. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what they did, but rather for things they did not do.”
One week after 54 that year, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. She taught us by example that it's 55 too late to be all you can possibly be. Just keep doing what you love.
41. A. doctor B. man C. colleague D. lady
42. A. literally B. heartily C. passively D. coldly
43. A. impatient B. worried C. sure D. curious
44. A. heard from B. relied on C. dreamed of D. maxed out
45. A. cousins B. friends C. enemies D. relations
46. A. adaptation B. division C. attention D. sympathy
47. A. invited B. ordered C. forced D. warned
48. A. remember B. forget C. recommend D. practise
49. A. start B. begin C. forbid D. stop
50. A. theories B. facts C. humour D. security
51. A. difference B. difficulty C. devotion D. diversity
52. A. form B. take C. lose D. make
53. A. requires B. competes C. deserves D. challenges
54. A. occupation B. education C. graduation D. realization
55. A. ever B. never C. neither D. even
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。
Most people have the creativity to come up with a new idea. It could be anything: a smartphone app, a concept to improve education, or an invention to help people in need. This creativity is the driving force needed to produce something and become a successful entrepreneur（企业家）. Education levels do not matter in this case. From people with little education 56 those with advanced degrees, their hearts and minds must 57 （fill） with imagination in order to succeed. In fact, this essential element of imagination often thrives among people who have few resources. These people tend to look at things in a different way from those 58 have everything given to them. It may be easier to “think outside the box” when resources are not easily available. When there is a real need, the motivation to create and devise solutions is even 59 （strong）.
60 （commit）, not cash, is what leads to success. It is dedication（奉献） that turns ideas into realities. Thomas Edison, 61 inventor of the light bulb, is the perfect example of someone who was committed to success. According to Forbes magazine, Edison tried over 1, 000 times 62 （invent） a working light bulb. When he was asked how he felt about 63 （fail） so many times, Edison responded, “I didn’t fail 1, 000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1, 000 64 （step）. ” Even if resources are not easily accessible, a committed entrepreneur will find a way to pursue his or 65 （she） ideas.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你在网上看到一家外贸公司招聘暑期中英文翻译兼职。请你给该公司外籍负责人 Mr. Brown写一封电子邮件，申请该职位，内容包括：
1. 简单介绍自己；
2. 你的优势；
3. 询问相关信息，并表达感谢。
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 Mr. Brown, Yours faithfully, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
“Swimmers, take your marks!”
A beep signaled the start of the race, Tara dove into the pool, beginning her first IM（个人混合泳）. Despite being a strong swimmer, the thought of the IM had made her nervous all morning. Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke（蛙泳）, and freestyle. She'd been repeating the order in her head all morning, but had messed it up several times in practice.
Tara burst through the water, starting with the butterfly stroke. Soon, she touched the wall and made a swift turn, pushing off hard. She did one frog kick and drew her arms under the water for the breaststroke, then quickly turned over to her back. Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle. She knew the order, but she'd messed up again. Had the officials seen her mistake
Tara smoothly completed her backstroke lap, then the breaststroke. She moved ahead, and kept the lead through the freestyle lap, scoring a comfortable win. She looked up at the scoreboard. The results listed her as the winner. Would that hold up after her mistake
A few minutes later, the announce read the results. Tara had been disqualified, meaning she'd scored none for her team. “Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, I knew the order,” Tara muttered as she prepared for the final relay（接力赛）.
Each of the four relay members would complete one lap of the 25-metre pool, and all would swim freestyle. As the final swimmer, Tara had an opportunity to make up for the disqualification.
The first swimmers for each team were lined up at the end of the pool, shaking out their arms and legs as they loosened up. Tara reached her arms to the sides and gently swung them. All set, she thought.
Tara's teammates swam well. After two lengths of the pool, they had a small lead. But the third swimmer fell back a bit. As the leader approached the wall, Tara's teammate Hannah was slightly behind. “Come on, come on!” Tara whispered. She leaned forward, ready to spring as soon as Hannah touched the wall. Soon after the leader dived into the pool, Tara did too.
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。
Catch her, Tara told herself. Tara looked at her teammates celebrating their second- place finish.
2024~2025学年上学期高二年级9月月考·英语
参考答案、提示及评分细则
1~5 BCABC 6~10 BCACA 11~15 BBCCC 16~20 AABCB
【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了关于谷雨你可能不知道的四件事。
21. C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段 “Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4.” 可知，谷雨在五月初结束。
22. D 细节理解题。根据 Grain Rain Festival 部分中 “The custom dates back more than 2, 000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. People would worship the sea and stage sacrifice ceremonies on the Grain Rain festival, praying for an abundant harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones. （这个习俗可以追溯到2000多年前，当时人们相信他们欠了保护他们免受惊涛骇浪的神一个好收成。在谷雨节，人们会祭拜大海，举行祭祀仪式，祈求丰收和亲人的平安航行。）” 可知，谷雨节主要是为了向保护人们的神灵表示敬意。
23. B 推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中 “Grain Rain originates from the old saying, ‘Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,’ which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. Here are four things that you may not know about the Grain Rain. （谷雨源于古语‘雨生百谷’，可见这一时期的降雨对农作物的生长极为重要。谷雨预示着寒冷天气的结束和气温的迅速上升。以下是关于谷雨你可能不知道的四件事。）” 可知，文章主要讲述关于谷雨你可能不知道的四件事，应是出自文化专栏。
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了街头艺术家 Shane Grammer在加利福尼亚州历史上最致命的野火后，用喷漆在废墟上创作壁画，带给受害者希望的故事。
24. D 细节理解题。根据文章第一段 “In the past years, it's the murals he painted on damaged walls throughout the town of Paradise, California that have gained attention and touched viewers. （在过去的几年里, 他在加利福尼亚州天堂镇的破损墙壁上画的壁画引起了人们的关注，触动了观众。）” 可知，Grammer因在天堂镇的废墟上的画作而受到关注。
25. A 推理判断题。根据文章第三段 “ ‘You bring beauty and hope, ’ one posted. （‘你带来了美丽和希望。’一个人发帖说。）” 可知，Grammer在野火后画壁画是为了给受害者带来希望。
26. B 词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段 “ ‘I want to do something powerful and make art that emotionally influences people, ’ said Grammer in an interview with KRCR. ‘I think any artist would consider that as their ultimate goal. ’ （‘我想做一些有影响力的事情，创作出能够感动人的艺术，’Grammer在接受KRCR 采访时说。‘我认为任何艺术家都会把这看作是他们的最终目标。’）” 可知，“that”指的是创造感动人的艺术。
27. B 推理判断题。文章主要讲述了街头艺术家 Shane Grammer在野火后的废墟上创作壁画，带给受害者希望的故事。所以短文的最佳标题为“从灰烬到艺术：街头艺术家的希望壁画”。
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。自动驾驶汽车技术正在迅速发展，有望重新定义城市交通。自动驾驶汽车拥有复杂的传感器和人工智能，预计将大大减少交通事故。文章说明了自动驾驶技术的优点以及面临的挑战。
28. A 推理判断题。根据第二段 “In 2020, Waymo launched its fully autonomous ride- hailing service in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in self- driving technology. （2020年，Waymo在亚利桑那州凤凰城推出了全自动叫车服务，标志着自动驾驶技术的一个重要里程碑。）” 可推知，第二段主要讨论自动驾驶技术的重要里程碑。
29. C 细节理解题。根据第三段 “Moreover, autonomous vehicle s are foreseen to ease traffic jam. Through ‘Vehicle to Everything’ communication, self- driving cars can communicate with each other and traffic infrastructure to maintain a smooth flow of traffic, reducing traffic jam and emissions. （此外，预计自动驾驶汽车将缓解交通拥堵。通过车联网通信，自动驾驶汽车可以与其他汽车和交通基础设施进行通信，以保持交通畅通，减少交通堵塞和排放。）” 可知，自动驾驶汽车通过相互之间的通信和交通基础设施，有助于减少交通堵塞。
30. B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段 “The high cost of production, cybersecurity threats, and moral problems in case of traffic accidents are among the problems that need to be settled. （生产成本高、网络安全威胁、交通事故引发的道德问题都是需要解决的问题。）” 可知，向自动驾驶技术过渡的挑战是网络安全威胁和道德困境。
31. A 推理判断题。根据第一段 “Self- driving cars, with their complicated sensors and artificial intelligence, are expected to significantly reduce traffic accidents, a majority of which are caused by human error. （自动驾驶汽车拥有复杂的传感器和人工智能，预计将大大减少交通事故，其中大多数是由人为错误造成的。）” 最后一段 “As self- driving technology continues to mature, the potential benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability are enormous, driving us towards a new era of transportation. （随着自动驾驶技术的不断成熟，其在安全、效率和环境可持续性方面的潜在好处是巨大的，将我们推向一个新的交通时代。）” 可推知，作者的态度是乐观的。
【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要谈论了大学生不要盲目为了竞争而选择多个专业，一定要是因为热情和激情才去选择多个专业。
32. D 细节理解题。根据第一段 “When someone hears what I study, I'm usually meant with two reactions. First up is a small smile with the word ‘overachiever’ on the tip of their tongue. The second is a look of confusion, followed by an exaggerated ‘why ’（当有人听到我学习的内容时，我通常会有两种反应。首先是一个小小的微笑并且说‘太有成就了’。第二种是困惑的表情，接着是夸张的‘为什么 ’。）” 可知，当人们听到作者的专业时，有的会很佩服，有的是很困惑。
33. B 推理判断题。根据第二段 “Political Science can be challenging, but to me, it's fun to read the Constitution and see the impact each word has on our interpretation. （政治学可能具有挑战性，但对我来说，阅读《宪法》，看看每一个字对我们的解释有什么影响是很有趣的。）” 和第三段 “What is going to make you impressive is the passion that you have— whether it be in your study, career, or something else your career and study will enable you to do. （让你印象深刻的是你所拥有的激情——无论是在你的学习、职业生涯中，还是在你的职业和学习将使你能够做的其他事情中。）” 可知，是热情和激情使得作者喜欢学习政治学。
34. A 细节理解题。根据第三段 “This may sound hard to accept, but if you are double or trip le majoring because you think you' re in a race with your peers, you're only running yourself into the ground. Don't double or trip le major if you are doing it for a mark on your resume, because then your life will be a living hell for the next four years. （这听起来可能很难接受，但如果你是双主修或三主修，因为你认为你在与同龄人竞争，你只是把自己撞到地上。如果你是为了简历上的一个分数而选择双主修或三主修，那么你的生活在接下来的四年里将是一个地狱。）” 可知，在作者看来，选择多个专业让大学生们处在糟糕的状况的原因是，他们只是为了在跟同龄人竞争才选择多个专业的。
35. C 推理判断题。根据第三段 “What is going to make you impressive is the passion that you have— whether it be in your study, career, or something else your career and study will enable you to do. （让你印象深刻的是你所拥有的激情——无论是在你的学习、职业生涯中，还是在你的职业和学习将使你能够做的其他事情中。）” 和最后一段 “Always think about your ‘why’ when it comes to the schedule a double or triple major involves. Because at the end of the day, it's going to be you doing the homework— so try to enjoy what you're doing along the ride for what it's worth. （当涉及到一个双主修或三主修课程的时间表时，一定要考虑你的‘为什么’。因为在一天结束的时候，是你自己在做家庭作业，所以试着享受你在旅途中所做的一切，因为它是值得的。）” 可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是在建议人们要带着激情去选择专业，强调激情在多专业中的重要性。
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍使用自主支持型养育方法时需要注意的四个方面。
36. G 根据下文 “We should recognize that children have a different perspective or experience than adults. （我们应该认识到，儿童的观点和经历与成人不同。）” 可知，空处启示下文说的是要理解孩子。故选项“试图理解孩子们对正在发生的事情的体验”切题。
37. D 根据上文 “As any parent with more than one child can tell you, kids develop differently. （任何有不止一个孩子的父母都会告诉你，孩子们的发展是不同的。）” 可知，空处与上文为因果关系。故选项“这可能意味着我们必须以不同的方式支持他们”切题，说明了家长应该怎么做。
38. B 根据下文 “It is really harm to them. It also sets us up to be their cruise directors at all times. （这对孩子来说是一种伤害，而且需要父母随时成为他们的巡航指挥。）” 可知，孩子们不知道如何应对无聊，所以带来了伤害。故选项“我们的孩子不知道如何应对无聊”切题。
39. A 根据上文 “For example, if you ask your child when they think is the best time to do their homework, and they tell you it's in the morning before school begins, support them and let them try it, no matter how strange it sounds. （如果你问你的孩子什么时候是做家庭作业的最佳时间，并且他们告诉你是在早上上学前，那你就支持他们，让他们试一试，无论这听起来多么奇怪。）” 可知，空处说明产生的效果。故选项“这可能会奏效”切题。
40. C 根据 “Don't forget to support yourself（别忘了支持自己）” 以及 “No matter how old your kid is, adopting this style will not be easy. （管你的孩子多大，采用这种方式并不容易）” 可知，如果某一天事情不顺利，请原谅自己。故选项“如果某一天事情不顺利，请原谅自己”切题。
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了87岁的老太太 Rose上大学的故事。
41. D 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我发现了一个带着温暖微笑的小老太太。lady女士。根据后文 “I'm Rose” 可知，这是一位女士。
42. B 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我笑了，由衷地回答：“当然！” heartily由衷地。根据前文 “I laughed” 可知，作者很高兴，由衷地回答问题。
43. D 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很好奇她为什么要接受这个挑战。curious好奇的。根据语境和后文 “why she took on this challenge” 可知， Rose 在87岁上大学，作者很好奇她为何接受这样的挑战。
44. C 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我一直梦想着接受大学教育，现在我如愿以偿了！ dreamed of梦想。根据后文 “now I'm getting one” 可知，上大学是 Rose的梦想。
45. B 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们立刻成了朋友。friends朋友。根据常识和后文 “she easily made friends” 可知，他们成为朋友。
46. C 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她喜欢打扮，也喜欢受到其他同学的关注。attention 注意，关注。根据前文 “She loved to dress up” 可知，她喜欢打扮以便引起其他同学的关注。
47. A 考查动词词义辨析。句意：学期结束时，我们邀请 Rose在我们的足球宴会上讲话。invited 邀请。根据后文 “Rose to speak at our football banquet” 可知，他们邀请 Rose讲话。
48. B 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我永远不会忘记她教给我们的东西。forget忘记。根据语境和前文 “never” 及后文 “what she taught us” 可知，作者不会忘记从 Rose身上学到的东西。
49. D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们不会因为年老就不参与；我们变老是因为我们不再参与。stop停止。根据前文 “We do not stop playing because we are old” 可知，我们会因为停止参与（不积极活动）而变老。
50. C 考查名词词义辨析。句意：你必须每天保持笑容，并且发现幽默。
51. A 考查名词词义辨析。句意：变老和成熟之间有着巨大的区别。difference区别。根据后文 “Anybody can grow older. That doesn't _______ any talent or ability” 和 “But growing up _______ finding the opportunity in change” 可知，变老和变得成熟有很大区别。
52. B 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这不需要任何天赋或能力。take需要。根据前文 “Anybody can grow older.” 和后文 “any talent or ability” 可知，变老不需要任何天赋和能力，是自然结果。
53. A 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但成长需要在变化中找到机会。requires需要。根据后文 “finding the opportunity in change” 可知，成长需要找到机会。
54. C 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那年毕业一周后，Rose在睡梦中平静地去世了。graduation 毕业。根据语境和前文 “At the end of the term, we _______ Rose to speak at our football banquet.” 可知，毕业后，Rose去世。
55. B 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她以身作则告诉我们，尽自己最大的努力永远不会太迟。never从不。根据前文 “Anything is possible at any age.” 可知，本文主要讲述了87岁的老太太 Rose上大学的故事，说明了尽自己的努力永远不会太迟。
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述大多数人都有想出新点子的创造力，这种创造力是成功的驱动力，其中教育水平并不重要，想象力和投入奉献精神是通往成功的道路。
56. to 考查介词。句意：从受过很少教育的人到受过高等教育的人，他们的心灵和思想必须充满想象力才能成功。 from. . . to. . . “从……到……”。
57. be filled 考查被动语态。句意同上。主语 their hearts and minds 和动词 fill之间是被动关系, 此处使用被动语态，情态动词 must 后接动词原形。
58. who/ that 考查定语从句。句意：这些人看待事物的方式与那些拥有一切的人不同。空处引导定语从句，先行词是 those，指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系词代词 who或 that。
59. stronger 考查形容词比较级。句意：当有真正的需求时，创造和设计解决方案的动机甚至更强。结合句意及空前的 “even” 可知，此处表示“创造和设计解决方案的动机甚至更强”，使用形容词比较级。
mitment 考查名词。句意：投入，而不是金钱，是通往成功的道路。空处应填名词作主语，commitment“奉献，投入”，不可数名词，首字母应大写。
61. the 考查冠词。句意：电灯泡的发明者托马斯·爱迪生就是一个致力于成功的完美例子。由 “of the light bulb” 可知， inventor 表示特指，用定冠词修饰。
62. to invent 考查非谓语动词。句意：据《福布斯》杂志报道，爱迪生为了发明一个能工作的灯泡尝试了1000多次。结合句意可知，此处表示目的，应用动词不定式作目的状语。
63. failing 考查非谓语动词。句意：当爱迪生被问及他对多次失败有何感想时，他回答说：“我没有失败1000次。”空处作介词 about 的宾语，应用动名词形式。
64. steps 考查名词复数。根据空格前的 “1, 000” 的提示可知，这里应该填 step的复数形式。
65. her 考查代词。根据前面 “his” 的提示可知，这里应该用形容词性物主代词。
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Mr. Brown,
I'm Li Hua, a high school student. I've learned online that your company is recruiting Chinese and English translators in the coming summer holiday, and I'm very interested in the part- time job.
Not only am I good at English study, but also I've translated plenty of English stories into Chinese. Furthermore, what makes me confident is my outgoing personality combined with my good command of English that will generate smooth communication. Last but not least, the experience of being an interpreter in other enterprise last summer enables me to be very familiar with the duty. Therefore, I'm convinced that I am qualified for the position and will exactly meet your requirements. If offered the job, I'll devote myself to my task to complete it with high quality.
In addition, would you be so kind as to tell me more information about the job What kind of materials do you need to translate How soon will I be paid after I finish the translation Looking forward to getting your reply soon. And I would be grateful if I could get admitted.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
Catch her, Tara told herself. Make up for that disqualification! Tara churned through the water. Every stroke had to be fast. Her head drew even with the leader's knees, then with her waist. With 10 metres to go, Tara was within inches of the lead. She stroked harder. Whap! Tara slapped the wall hard. Had she done it A turn towards her competitor gave her the answer. The girl had her arms raised high, and her relay mates were cheering. After shaking hands with the winner, Tara scrambled out of the pool and gave Hannah a quick hug. “We should be champions,” she said. “We all swam well. You almost won it for us,” said Hannah. “Almost,” Tara said, breathing hard. “But almost isn't good enough!” she thought sadly.
Tara looked at her teammates celebrating their second- place finish. After all, they'd done very well today. Tara smiled. “I'll be right back,” she said. Tara joined the swim team, bumping fists with her teammates. Her coach came over and pointed to his clipboard. “Your IM time would have been a team record,” he said. “It doesn't count, of course, but do you want to give it another try next weekend ” “Definitely,” Tara said. She laughed happily. “I'll have an entire week to memorize the order. I think I can handle that!”
听力部分录音材料
（Text 1）
M: Hi, Lucy. It seems that you spent a lot of money today.
W: Well, I bought a coat, a T- shirt and a hat. And the coat is for my mum.
（Text 2）
W: Do you prefer travelling alone or joining a guided tour
M: I love backpacking with my friends who share the same interests as me.
（Text 3）
M: Do you spend much money on shopping
W: Yes, I guess that's why I make a good amount of money, but I 'm usually broke at the end of the month.
（Text 4）
W: When will your party start and finish
M: I haven't made a plan. I believe the perfect time to have a party is in the evening, from 8 p. m. to 11 p. m.
（Text 5）
M: Hey! That truck just ran a red light and hit that bus!
W: Oh no! That's bad. Is anyone hurt
M: Nobody knows that yet. . . I should call 120. Hello I'd like to report. . .
（Text 6）
M: What can I do for you today
W: I just have one question. How do I order checks
M: You can order them right now, if you'd like.
W: That would be great.
M: Just fill out this application.
W: Then what
M: Give it about 5 business days, and you should receive them in the mail.
W: Here's my application. Thanks for your help.
（Text 7）
W: What do you do for fun, Lucas
M: When I have time, I sometimes draw and paint.
W: Oh, you actually do that
M: Every so often, I do.
W: Did you always know how to draw and paint
M: I was taught in high school how to draw and paint. It was my favourite class.
W: Well, it's good that you're so talented. Talent is a great thing, I wish I had one.
M: I appreciate that. Everyone has a talent. You just need to find it.
（Text 8）
M: How can I help you
W: I need to get a haircut, so can I schedule an appointment This is my first time to try a new place.
M: Believe me, you will like it. What day would you like to make the appointment
W: I was thinking Saturday.
M: All right. Let me check to see if we have any openings that day.
W: That's fine.
M: You can only make an appointment for Saturday morning.
W: Is 10: 30 okay
M: I'll pencil you in for that time.
W: Thank you very much.
M: You're welcome. We'll see you on Saturday.
（Text 9）
M: My flight just arrived late, and I don't know what to do.
W: That's okay. The airline computer is keeping track of what is happening with you.
M: Do I have to call anyone What if there are no more connecting flights for today on this airline
W: By speaking with us at the arrival gate, we can fix the problem for you and direct you. We will go online to see if there is something available with this airline. If we need to, we can check for a flight with another carrier.
M: What if I can't find another flight out of here tonight
W: We can help you find transportation to a local hotel.
M: Will the airline pay for my room if I have to spend the night at the hotel
W: Since the flight delay was our fault and you are continuing on with our airline, we will cover the cost of a hotel room.
（Text 10）
M/W: My Uncle Meyer has done many great things in his life. He has taught history for the past 45 years. He encouraged many young people to love history. Many of them were thankful for his help, and kept in touch with him by writing letters and sending emails. Another great thing is that he has always been a great person outside the classroom. When we were children, he took us to the library on Saturdays and the museum on Sundays. He also gave money to support museums. A third great thing is that he never stops learning. He is 68 now, but he is learning Chinese. He is going to travel to China next year. I have learned a lot from my uncle, and he is always my role model.
