川大附中高2022级高三上期10月月考试题
高三英语
（时间：120分钟 分值：150分）
注意事项：
1、本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两大部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。
2、答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号等信息填写在答题卡上相应的位置。
3、全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共95分）
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the woman go to see her dentist
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
2. Who made Mike love skateboarding
A. Catherine. B. John. C. Lucy.
3. What will the headmaster do at 9:00 a.m.
A. Meet the new students. B. Prepare for his speech. C. Leave the school library.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A Thai restaurant. B. A grocery store. C. A job change.
5. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Coworkers. C. Classmates.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7题。
6. Why does the woman come to the man
A. To have a reservation. B. To make a complain. C. To cancel the event.
7. What are the kids doing
A. Looking for Florence. B. Doing some cleaning. C. Sitting in the seats.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9题。
8. How long did the man work as a delivery man
A. Half a year. B. One year. C. Two years.
9. What can be inferred about the man
A. He worked for Mrs. Paula. B. He is still in university. C. He needs the job badly.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。
10. How does the woman feel
A. Surprised. B. Nervous. C. Curious.
11. What did the speakers do last month
A. They had a dinner party. B. They learnt how to cook. C. They sold their old house.
12. What docs the man promise to do
A. Send out invitations. B. Make a meal plan. C. Shop on Saturday.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。
13. What does the woman think of the local train
A. Crowded. B. Cheap. C. Fast.
14. What kind of train is the man most curious about
A. The local train. B. The express train. C. The through train.
15. What type of seat does the man choose
A. Coach. B. Business class. C. First class.
16. In which city is the man now
A. Chicago. B. New York. C. Washington.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17. What do we know about FLVS
A. It is a public school. B. Its teachers are virtual. C. It’s USA’s largest school.
18. What can we say about the courses offered by FLVS
A. Cheap. B. Flexible. C. Academic.
19. How many options are there to take the courses at FLVS
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
20. What should he do if Tom wants to attend FIVS as a home-school student
A Prove he’s 18. B. Pass an exam online. C. Get parents’ permission.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Theatres and Entertainment
St David’s Hall
St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
1. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted
A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.
C. At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David’s Hall.
2. What can people do at the Glee Club
A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies.
C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.
3. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre
A. www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.uk
C. www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D. www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
B
I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where my struggle began.
Born and raised in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as a burden. My self-dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high pared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!”
What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me.
Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic (遗传的) disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist (转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.
Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame.
Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me a feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to appreciate it.
4. What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway
A. Her appearance. B. Social discrimination.
C. Her changing emotions. D. The climate in Norway.
5. How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and the girl on the bus
A. Blessed and proud. B. Confused and afraid.
C. Amazed and relieved. D. Shocked and ashamed.
6. What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill
A. Great minds speak alike.
B. Stuttering is no barrier to success.
C. Wisdom counts more than hard work.
D. Famous people can’t live with their weaknesses.
7. What can best summarize the message contained in the passage
A. Pride comes before a fall.
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. Self-acceptance is based on the love for oneself.
D. Self-love is key to the attainment of self-pride.
C
For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand.
The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.
Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus.
The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map.
Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving.
Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light.
If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors.
8. How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript
A. Confused about the technical terms.
B. Impressed with its detailed instructions.
C. Discouraged by its complex structure.
D. Shocked for her own lack of hand skills.
9. According to Smith the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________.
A. restore old workshops B. understand the craftsmen
C. improve visual effects D. inspire the philosophers
10. Why does the author mention museums
A. To reveal the beauty of ancient objects.
B. To present the findings of old science.
C. To highlight the importance of antiques.
D. To emphasise the values of hand skills.
11. Which would be the best title for this passage
A. Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists
B. Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories
C. Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists
D. Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science
D
What is life Like most great questions, this one is easy to ask but difficult to answer. The reason is simple: we know of just one type of life and it’s challenging to do science with a sample size of one. The field of artificial life-called ALife for short — is the systematic attempt to spell out life’s fundamental principles. Many of these practitioners, so-called ALifers, think that somehow making life is the surest way to really understand what life is.
So far no one has convincingly made artificial life. This track record makes ALife a ripe target for criticism, such as declarations of the field’s doubtful scientific value. Alan Smith, a complexity scientist, is tired of such complaints. Asking about “the point” of ALife might be, well, missing the point entirely, he says. “The existence of a living system is not about the use of anything.” Alan says. “Some people ask me, ‘So what’s the worth of artificial life ’ Do you ever think, ‘What is the worth of your grandmother ’”
As much as many ALifers hate emphasizing their research’s applications, the attempts to create artificial life could have practical payoffs. Artificial intelligence may be considered ALife’s cousin in that researchers in both fields are enamored by a concept called open-ended evolution (演化). This is the capacity for a system to create essentially endless complexity, to be a sort of “novelty generator”. The only system known to exhibit this is Earth’s biosphere. If the field of ALife manages to reproduce life’s endless “creativity” in some virtual model, those same principles could give rise to truly inventive machines.
Compared with the developments of Al, advances in ALife are harder to recognize. One reason is that ALife is a field in which the central concept — life itself — is undefined. The lack of agreement among ALifers doesn’t help either. The result is a diverse line of projects that each advance along their unique paths. For better or worse, ALife mirrors the very subject it studies. Its muddled (混乱的) progression is a striking parallel (平行线) to the evolutionary struggles that have shaped Earth biosphere.
Undefined and uncontrolled, ALife drives its followers to repurpose old ideas and generated novelty. It may be, of course, that these characteristics aren’t in any way surprising or singular. They may apply universally to all acts of evolution. Ultimately ALife may be nothing special. But even this dismissal suggests something：perhaps, just like life itself throughout the universe, the rise of ALife will prove unavoidable.
12. Regarding Alan Smith’s defence of ALife, the author is .
A. supportive B. puzzled C. unconcerned D. doubtful
13. What does the word “enamored” underlined in Paragraph 3 most probably mean
A. Shocked. B. Protected. C. Attracted. D. Challenged.
14. What can we learn from this passage
A. ALife holds the key to human future. B. ALife and AI share a common feature.
C. AI mirrors the developments of ALife. D. AI speeds up the process of human evolution.
15. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. Life Is Undefined. Can AI Be a Way Out
B. Life Evolves. Can AI Help ALife Evolve, Too
C. Life Is Undefined. Can ALife Be Defined One Day
D. Life Evolves. Can Attempts to Create ALife Evolve, Too
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
The World Water Day has been celebrated annually on 22 March since1992. Each year has a different theme, looking at things like the role of clean water in the world of work, ways to stop wasting water, finding ways to supply water to underprivileged groups and so on.
___16___But it is also vital for sanitation(卫生). It is estimated that more than 700 children under the age of seven die every day from illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation. The right to water and sanitation was recognized as a human right. ___17___ These include rural communities, people who have been displaced due to war and local conflicts and areas where climate change is making water more and more scarcer.
Apart from the obvious health issues, a lack of accessible clean water means that people – often women and children – spend hours every day walking to and from distant water supplies. This means they don’t have time to dedicate to work, studies and other domestic duties. ___18___And people who are not able to walk to get their own water are particularly vulnerable.
There are many charities working on creating sustainable supplies of clean water for different communities around the world. ___19___But the fundamental problem of increasing demand for a limited resource can only be addressed by more efficient use of water, especially in industry and agriculture. Waste-water recycling, capturing rainwater, more efficient irrigation techniques and reforestation are all examples of how water can be used more efficiently.
___20___We should support charities, raise awareness, take part in the World Water Day events that are happening all around the world and, of course, be careful with how we use water in our own lives. Visit the UN World Water Day website to find out about an event near us. Follow world water day on social media and help spread the word about this incredibly important issue.
A. Clean drinking water is fundamental.
B. As individuals, what can we do to help the issue
C. The search for water becomes their main occupation.
D. This important work needs to continue and to expand.
E Every living cell in the body needs water to keep functioning.
F. In normal conditions, the human body can only survive three or four days without water.
G. However, there are still at least 2.1 billion people around the world living without safe water.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Tired and sleepy, we got off the night train, stepping foot on new territory: Berlin. Night trains have never been my thing. We arrived at the hotel before it was ____21____, so we sat at the park across the street.
Shortly after 9 a.m. we walked into the office where a young man was working on his computer. We ____22____ we were too early to check in, but were hoping to ____23____ our bags and then find a coffee shop somewhere. However, he ____24____ us kindly and, perhaps taking pity on the ____25____ under our eyes, worked some magic and took us into a cute hotel room early. With many thanks, we slid into our beds and ____26____ until the afternoon.
When I woke up, I realized my most prized ____27____, my DSLR camera, was missing. ____28____, I searched the room, but it was nowhere to be found. Near tears, I ____29____, heading towards the park, thinking I may have _____30_____ it there. But no luck. When I saw the hotel worker, who looked _____31_____ to see me, a sense of annoyance flooded me.
He waved me to his _____32_____ while saying, “You left something behind.” Then he handed me the camera. “I figured you might _____33_____ this,” he added. I nearly burst into tears of _____34_____. Thanking the youth over and over again for all of his _____35_____ today.
21. A. closed B. occupied C. located D. open
22. A. expected B. exclaimed C. assumed D. determined
23. A. pack up B. drop off C. sort out D. look for
24. A. comforted B. encouraged C. informed D. greeted
25. A. bags B. eagerness C. tears D. anxiety
26. A. chatted B. waited C. studied D. slept
27. A. gift B. reminder C. possession D. resource
28. A. Fortunately B. Crazily C. Confidently D. Heart-brokenly
29. A. looked up B. stood up C. raced out D. reached out
30. A. forgotten B. preserved C. charged D. left
31. A. delighted B. confused C. conscientious D. heartfelt
32. A. office B. computer C. agency D. camera
33. A. find B. need C. repair D. search
34. A. sorrow B. melancholy C. compassion D. gratefulness
35. A. motive B. effort C. help D. contribution
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，根据上下文在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The adobe dwellings (土坯房) ____36____ (build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even ____37____ most modern of architects and engineers. In addition to their simple beauty ____38____ makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their ____39____ (able) to “air condition” a house without using electric equipment. Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat slowly during cool nights, thus ____40____ (warm) the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough ____41____ (cool) the house during the hot day: ____42____ the meantime, they warm up again for the night. This cycle ____43____ (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and thus always a timely offset (抵消) for the outside temperatures. As ____44____ (nature) architects, the Pueblo Indians figured out _____45_____ (exact) how thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校将举行“用英语讲述中因故事”为主题的征文活动，请以一位中国历史人物为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：1. 人物事迹；2. 意义；3. 启示。
注意： （1）100词左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My Best Examination
One day while at work in a coal-mine in Malden, I happened to overhear two miners talking about a great school for poor people in Virginia. It was Hampton Institute. The school was established to provide opportunities for poor but worthy students who could work out all or a part of the cost of board, and at the same time be taught some trade or industry.
I was on fire constantly with one ambition, and that was to go to school. I decided at once to go to that school. Finally the great day came and I started for Hampton. I had only a small, cheap bag that contained what few articles of clothing I could get. The distance from Malden to Hampton is about five hundred miles. I had not been away from home many hours before it began to grow painfully evident that I did not have enough money to pay my fare (路费) to Hampton.
By walking and begging rides in some way, I finally reached the grounds of the Hampton Institute after a number of days, tired and dirty. As soon as possible after reaching, I presented myself before the head teacher for assignment to a class. Having been so long without proper food, a bath, and change of clothing, I was like a worthless loafer (游荡者).
I did not, of course, make a very favourable impression upon her, and I could see at once that there were doubts in her mind about the wisdom of admitting me as a student. I tried to impress her in all the ways I could with my worthiness. How I wished that I could get a chance to show what was in me.
After some time, the head teacher said to me, “The adjoining (隔壁的) classroom needs sweeping. Take the broom and sweep it.”
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。
It occurred to me at once that here was my chance.
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The head teacher went into the room and inspected the floor and closets.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________川大附中高2022级高三上期10月月考试题
高三英语
（时间：120分钟 分值：150分）
注意事项：
1、本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两大部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。
2、答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号等信息填写在答题卡上相应的位置。
3、全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共95分）
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the woman go to see her dentist
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
2. Who made Mike love skateboarding
A. Catherine. B. John. C. Lucy.
3. What will the headmaster do at 9:00 a.m.
A. Meet the new students. B. Prepare for his speech. C. Leave the school library.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A Thai restaurant. B. A grocery store. C. A job change.
5. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Coworkers. C. Classmates.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7题。
6. Why does the woman come to the man
A. To have a reservation. B. To make a complain. C. To cancel the event.
7. What are the kids doing
A. Looking for Florence. B. Doing some cleaning. C. Sitting in the seats.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9题。
8. How long did the man work as a delivery man
A. Half a year. B. One year. C. Two years.
9. What can be inferred about the man
A. He worked for Mrs. Paula. B. He is still in university. C. He needs the job badly.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。
10. How does the woman feel
A. Surprised. B. Nervous. C. Curious.
11. What did the speakers do last month
A. They had a dinner party. B. They learnt how to cook. C. They sold their old house.
12. What docs the man promise to do
A. Send out invitations. B. Make a meal plan. C. Shop on Saturday.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。
13. What does the woman think of the local train
A. Crowded. B. Cheap. C. Fast.
14. What kind of train is the man most curious about
A. The local train. B. The express train. C. The through train.
15. What type of seat does the man choose
A. Coach. B. Business class. C. First class.
16. In which city is the man now
A. Chicago. B. New York. C. Washington.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17. What do we know about FLVS
A. It is a public school. B. Its teachers are virtual. C. It’s USA’s largest school.
18. What can we say about the courses offered by FLVS
A. Cheap. B. Flexible. C. Academic.
19. How many options are there to take the courses at FLVS
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
20. What should he do if Tom wants to attend FIVS as a home-school student
A. Prove he’s 18. B. Pass an exam online. C. Get parents’ permission.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Theatres and Entertainment
St David’s Hall
St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
1. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted
A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.
C. At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David’s Hall.
2. What can people do at the Glee Club
A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies.
C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.
3. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre
A. www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.uk
C www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D. www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Cardiff当地的一些剧院和娱乐场所。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“St David’s Hall”部分中的“With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff.”(With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff.”(圣大卫音乐厅拥有令人印象深刻的2000个座位的音乐厅，每年的卡迪夫威尔士逍遥音乐节都在这里举行。)可知，卡迪夫威尔士逍遥音乐节在圣大卫音乐厅举行。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The Glee Club”部分中的“If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.”(如果你正在寻找巡回演出中最好的喜剧和精彩的现场音乐，你应该从这里开始。)可知，人们可以在欢乐合唱团欣赏喜剧。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“New Theatre”部分中的“Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre.”(新剧院是加的夫现存最古老的传统剧院，它展示了西区的精华以及英国巡回演出的精选。)和“www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk”可知，可以登陆网页“www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk”了解加的夫现存最古老的剧院。故选A。
【点睛】
B
I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where my struggle began.
Born and raised in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as a burden. My self-dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high pared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!”
What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me.
Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic (遗传的) disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist (转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.
Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame.
Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me a feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to appreciate it.
4. What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway
A. Her appearance. B. Social discrimination.
C. Her changing emotions. D. The climate in Norway.
5. How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and the girl on the bus
A. Blessed and proud. B. Confused and afraid.
C. Amazed and relieved. D. Shocked and ashamed.
6. What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill
A. Great minds speak alike.
B. Stuttering is no barrier to success.
C. Wisdom counts more than hard work.
D. Famous people can’t live with their weaknesses.
7. What can best summarize the message contained in the passage
A. Pride comes before a fall.
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. Self-acceptance is based on the love for oneself.
D. Self-love is key to the attainment of self-pride.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过自身经历告诉人们，一个人要获得自尊就要首先学会自爱，要接受自己本来的面目。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Compared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!”(我周围的白人女孩都有着金色的头发和精致的嘴唇，而我，一个黑人女孩，有着卷曲的头发和饱满的红唇。不管天气如何，我的鼻子上经常有一层薄薄的汗水。我只想把自己埋在自己的壳里，哭着说：“我太不一样了！”)”可知, 作者的外表与其他的孩子不同, 这让作者很自卑、伤心，由此可知，作者的外表影响了作者适应新学校的生活。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! (令我惊讶的是, 她的鼻子上也有薄薄的汗水, 而且是在十一月!)”可知, 作者见到这个白人女孩和自己一样会鼻子出汗，她感到很惊讶, 结合下文的““Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic (遗传的) disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.”(“哇，”我低声对自己说，“这毕竟不是一种遗传性疾病。这很正常。”)”可知, 作者此刻明白了鼻子出汗是正常现象，所以此刻感到很放松。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success. (在网上搜索治疗口吃的方法时，我偶然发现艾萨克·牛顿和温斯顿·丘吉尔等名人也有口吃。我如释重负，然后一个我有了一个想法——如果我很聪明，我就不应该让我的口吃阻碍我的成功。)”可知，作者在网上发现艾萨克·牛顿和温斯顿·丘吉尔等名人也有口吃，由此可知，作者意识到口吃不应该是自己成功的障碍。故选B项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据首段中的“Just to explain that he attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where my struggle began.(只是为了解释他获得自尊来自大量的自爱，而要获得它，一个人必须首先学会接受自己的本来面目。这就是我挣扎开始的地方。)”以及下文中介绍的作者的个人经历可知，本文要讲述的是作者在经历中感悟到要想有自尊，首先要自爱。故选D项。
C
For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand.
The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.
Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus.
The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map.
Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving.
Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light.
If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors.
8. How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript
A. Confused about the technical terms.
B. Impressed with its detailed instructions.
C. Discouraged by its complex structure.
D. Shocked for her own lack of hand skills.
9. According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________.
A. restore old workshops B. understand the craftsmen
C. improve visual effects D. inspire the philosophers
10. Why does the author mention museums
A. To reveal the beauty of ancient objects.
B. To present the findings of old science.
C. To highlight the importance of antiques.
D. To emphasise the values of hand skills.
11. Which would be the best title for this passage
A. Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists
B. Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories
C. Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists
D. Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述科学家Paula Smith致力于对古代手工技能的研究，认为科学家如果能够把古代的手工技能和现代的科学方法结合起来，就能够创造更大成就。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.” 让史密斯震惊的主要是，她并没有真正掌握作者所描述的任何技能。她说:“你根本无法通过阅读来了解这些手工作品。” 由此可知读完这份法国手稿，这种手工技能让史密斯感到震惊，故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, ” 重建几个世纪前工匠的作品，可以揭示他们如何看待世界，他们的家里有什么物件。由此可知，重建工作主要是为了了解工匠。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how on object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down.” 史密斯说，这项工作也给博物馆带来了深刻的见解。为了保存它，一个人必须知道一件物品是如何制成的。更重要的是，重建可能是唯一的方法，以了解宝藏磨损之前的样子。因此可知，博物馆要想很好保存物品，必须要知道这件物品是如何制成的，也是在强调手工技能的价值，故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. ”史密斯说，如果我们能重新发现实践经验和工艺的价值，我们就能将现代的最好见解与我们祖先的灵巧结合起来。由此可知本文的中心思想就在于如果科学家能把古代的手工技巧同现代的理论结合起来，就能够获得更多的成就。C选项Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists工艺造就了更好的科学家，符合文章主题，适合做标题，故选C。
【点睛】标题猜测题。属于主旨大意题的一种，标题应位于文章之首，概括文章内容，点明文章主题。它可以是单词，短语，或句子。确定文章标题，第一，标题要与主题密切相关；其次，看标题是否能概括全文内容，不能只概括短文中的某些事实或细节；第三，标题范围不应太大或太小；最后，标题应新颖，概括性强并且精炼。小题4中C选项概括文中主旨大意，与主题密切相关，故选C。
D
What is life Like most great questions, this one is easy to ask but difficult to answer. The reason is simple: we know of just one type of life and it’s challenging to do science with a sample size of one. The field of artificial life-called ALife for short — is the systematic attempt to spell out life’s fundamental principles. Many of these practitioners, so-called ALifers, think that somehow making life is the surest way to really understand what life is.
So far no one has convincingly made artificial life. This track record makes ALife a ripe target for criticism, such as declarations of the field’s doubtful scientific value. Alan Smith, a complexity scientist, is tired of such complaints. Asking about “the point” of ALife might be, well, missing the point entirely, he says. “The existence of a living system is not about the use of anything.” Alan says. “Some people ask me, ‘So what’s the worth of artificial life ’ Do you ever think, ‘What is the worth of your grandmother ’”
As much as many ALifers hate emphasizing their research’s applications, the attempts to create artificial life could have practical payoffs. Artificial intelligence may be considered ALife’s cousin in that researchers in both fields are enamored by a concept called open-ended evolution (演化). This is the capacity for a system to create essentially endless complexity, to be a sort of “novelty generator”. The only system known to exhibit this is Earth’s biosphere. If the field of ALife manages to reproduce life’s endless “creativity” in some virtual model, those same principles could give rise to truly inventive machines.
Compared with the developments of Al, advances in ALife are harder to recognize. One reason is that ALife is a field in which the central concept — life itself — is undefined. The lack of agreement among ALifers doesn’t help either. The result is a diverse line of projects that each advance along their unique paths. For better or worse, ALife mirrors the very subject it studies. Its muddled (混乱的) progression is a striking parallel (平行线) to the evolutionary struggles that have shaped Earth biosphere.
Undefined and uncontrolled, ALife drives its followers to repurpose old ideas and generated novelty. It may be, of course, that these characteristics aren’t in any way surprising or singular. They may apply universally to all acts of evolution. Ultimately ALife may be nothing special. But even this dismissal suggests something：perhaps, just like life itself throughout the universe, the rise of ALife will prove unavoidable.
12. Regarding Alan Smith’s defence of ALife, the author is .
A. supportive B. puzzled C. unconcerned D. doubtful
13. What does the word “enamored” underlined in Paragraph 3 most probably mean
A. Shocked. B. Protected. C. Attracted. D. Challenged.
14. What can we learn from this passage
A. ALife holds the key to human future. B. ALife and AI share a common feature.
C. AI mirrors the developments of ALife. D. AI speeds up the process of human evolution.
15. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. Life Is Undefined. Can AI Be a Way Out
B. Life Evolves. Can AI Help ALife Evolve, Too
C. Life Is Undefined. Can ALife Be Defined One Day
D. Life Evolves. Can Attempts to Create ALife Evolve, Too
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为说明文。文章主要探讨了ALife是否也在不断地进化的问题。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“As much as many ALifers hate emphasizing their research’s applications, the attempts to create artificial life could have practical payoffs. (尽管许多ALifer讨厌强调他们研究的应用，但创造人工生命的尝试可能会有实际的回报)”可知，作者认为创造人工生命的尝试是会有回报的；再结合第二段“So far no one has convincingly made artificial life. This track record makes ALife a ripe target for criticism, such as declarations of the field’s doubtful scientific value. Alan Smith, a complexity scientist, is tired of such complaints. Asking about “the point” of ALife might be, well, missing the point entirely, he says. “The existence of a living system is not about the use of anything.” Alan says. “Some people ask me, ‘So what’s the worth of artificial life ’ Do you ever think, ‘What is the worth of your grandmother ’”(到目前为止，还没有人能令人信服地制造出人工生命。这一记录使生命科学成为批评的成熟目标，比如对该领域可疑科学价值的声明。复杂性科学家艾伦 史密斯厌倦了这样的抱怨。他说，询问ALife的“意义”可能完全没有抓住要点。“一个生命系统的存在与任何东西的使用无关。”Alan说。“有人问我，‘那么人工生命的价值是什么？’你有没有想过，‘你祖母的价值是多少？’”)”可推知，因为还没有人能令人信服地制造出人工生命，才导致使生命科学成为批评（认为其没有科学价值）的成熟目标，作者认为这是不合理的，所以后文引用了Alan Smith的话语对这种观点进行反驳，即关于Alan Smith对ALife的辩护，作者表示支持。故选A。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Artificial intelligence may be considered ALife’s cousin in that researchers in both fields are enamored by a concept called open-ended evolution (演化).(人工智能可能被认为是ALife的表亲，因为这两个领域的研究人员都被一个叫做开放进化的概念enamored)”可知，人工智能可能被认为是ALife的表亲，说明人工智能和ALife二者间有共同之处，可推测是因为这两个领域的研究人员都被一个叫做开放进化的概念所吸引，所以才有了这种观点。故划线词意为“吸引”。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Artificial intelligence may be considered ALife’s cousin in that researchers in both fields are enamored by a concept called open-ended evolution (演化).(人工智能可能被认为是ALife的表亲，因为这两个领域的研究人员都被一个叫做开放进化的概念所吸引)”可知，ALife和AI有一个共同的特点。故选B。
15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“They may apply universally to all acts of evolution. Ultimately ALife may be nothing special. But even this dismissal suggests something: perhaps, just like life itself throughout the universe, the rise of ALife will prove unavoidable.(它们可能普遍适用于所有进化行为。最终，ALife可能没有什么特别的。但即使是这种否定也表明了一些事情：也许，就像整个宇宙中的生命本身一样，ALife的崛起将被证明是不可避免的)”结合文章主要探讨了ALife是否也在不断地进化。D选项“生命在进化。创造ALife的尝试也能进化吗？”是最合适的标题。故选D。
【点睛】
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
The World Water Day has been celebrated annually on 22 March since1992. Each year has a different theme looking at things like the role of clean water in the world of work, ways to stop wasting water, finding ways to supply water to underprivileged groups and so on.
___16___But it is also vital for sanitation(卫生). It is estimated that more than 700 children under the age of seven die every day from illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation. The right to water and sanitation was recognized as a human right. ___17___ These include rural communities, people who have been displaced due to war and local conflicts and areas where climate change is making water more and more scarcer.
Apart from the obvious health issues, a lack of accessible clean water means that people – often women and children – spend hours every day walking to and from distant water supplies. This means they don’t have time to dedicate to work, studies and other domestic duties. ___18___And people who are not able to walk to get their own water are particularly vulnerable.
There are many charities working on creating sustainable supplies of clean water for different communities around the world. ___19___But the fundamental problem of increasing demand for a limited resource can only be addressed by more efficient use of water, especially in industry and agriculture. Waste-water recycling, capturing rainwater, more efficient irrigation techniques and reforestation are all examples of how water can be used more efficiently.
___20___We should support charities, raise awareness, take part in the World Water Day events that are happening all around the world and, of course, be careful with how we use water in our own lives. Visit the UN World Water Day website to find out about an event near us. Follow world water day on social media and help spread the word about this incredibly important issue.
A. Clean drinking water is fundamental.
B. As individuals, what can we do to help the issue
C. The search for water becomes their main occupation.
D. This important work needs to continue and to expand.
E. Every living cell in the body needs water to keep functioning.
F. In normal conditions, the human body can only survive three or four days without water.
G. However, there are still at least 2.1 billion people around the world living without safe water.
【答案】16. A 17. G 18. C 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。自1992年3月22日起，每年都庆祝世界水日。
【16题详解】
根据空前But it is also vital for sanitation(卫生).得知但是水在卫生方面也是至关重要的，说明前面在说水在什么方面是重要的。选项A：干净的饮用水是基础的切题。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据空后These include rural communities, people who have been displaced due to war and local conflicts and areas where climate change is making water more and more scarcer.包括偏远地区，由于战争和当地冲突，气候变化导致水奇缺。这里在说世界上仍然有21亿人没有干净的水。故选G。
【18题详解】
根据空前This means they don’t have time to dedicate to work, studies and other domestic duties. 得知缺水地区的人们没有时间工作学习，搜寻水是他们的主要工作。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据空前There are many charities working on creating sustainable supplies of clean water for different communities around the world. 有许多慈善机构致力于为世界不同社区创造清洁水的可持续供应。世界有很多地方需要干净的水，得知这种工作需要持续和扩大范围。故选D。
【20题详解】
根据空后We should support charities, raise awareness, take part in the World Water Day events得知我们需要慈善，提升意识，参加世界水日的活动。这是对“作为个人，我们要做些什么来帮助解决这个缺水的问题呢？”提问的回答。故选B。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Tired and sleepy, we got off the night train, stepping foot on new territory: Berlin. Night trains have never been my thing. We arrived at the hotel before it was ____21____, so we sat at the park across the street.
Shortly after 9 a.m. we walked into the office where a young man was working on his computer. We ____22____ we were too early to check in, but were hoping to ____23____ our bags and then find a coffee shop somewhere. However, he ____24____ us kindly and, perhaps taking pity on the ____25____ under our eyes, worked some magic and took us into a cute hotel room early. With many thanks, we slid into our beds and ____26____ until the afternoon.
When I woke up, I realized my most prized ____27____, my DSLR camera, was missing. ____28____, I searched the room, but it was nowhere to be found. Near tears, I ____29____, heading towards the park, thinking I may have _____30_____ it there. But no luck. When I saw the hotel worker, who looked _____31_____ to see me, a sense of annoyance flooded me.
He waved me to his _____32_____ while saying, “You left something behind.” Then he handed me the camera. “I figured you might _____33_____ this,” he added. I nearly burst into tears of _____34_____. Thanking the youth over and over again for all of his _____35_____ today.
21. A. closed B. occupied C. located D. open
22. A. expected B. exclaimed C. assumed D. determined
23. A. pack up B. drop off C. sort out D. look for
24. A. comforted B. encouraged C. informed D. greeted
25. A. bags B. eagerness C. tears D. anxiety
26. A. chatted B. waited C. studied D. slept
27. A. gift B. reminder C. possession D. resource
28. A. Fortunately B. Crazily C. Confidently D. Heart-brokenly
29. A. looked up B. stood up C. raced out D. reached out
30. A. forgotten B. preserved C. charged D. left
31. A. delighted B. confused C. conscientious D. heartfelt
32. A. office B. computer C. agency D. camera
33. A. find B. need C. repair D. search
34. A. sorrow B. melancholy C. compassion D. gratefulness
35. A. motive B. effort C. help D. contribution
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和同伴乘坐夜班火车在清晨到达柏林，又累又困，旅馆的一名工作人员同情他们的疲惫，提前安排了房间。作者睡觉醒来后发现数码单反相机不见了，焦急寻找未果，后来这名工作人员归还相机，作者深表感激。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们在旅馆开门之前就到了，所以我们坐在街对面的公园里。A. closed关闭的；B. occupied忙的；C. located位于，座落在；D. open开放的。根据下文的“so we sat at the park across the street.”可知，作者他们坐在街对面的公园里，由此可推断，此处表示旅馆的还没有开门营业。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们以为太早了，还无法办理登记入住，但我们希望先把行李放下，然后找一家咖啡店。A. expected期望；B. exclaimed呼喊；C. assumed假设，认为；D. determined决心。根据上文的“Shortly after 9 a.m.”以及下文的“we were too early to check in”可知，上午 9 点刚过，所以作者他们认为时间尚早，无法办理登记入住。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们以为太早了，还无法办理登记入住，但我们希望先把行李放下，然后找一家咖啡店。A. pack up收拾行李；B. drop off放下；C. sort out挑出；D. look for寻找。根据常识和下文的“our bags and then find a coffee shop somewhere.”可知，此处指的是作者他们希望把行李放下，去找家咖啡店。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他很友好地和我们打招呼，也许是同情我的眼睛下的黑眼圈，他变了魔法，提前把我们带进了一个可爱的酒店房间。A. comforted安慰；B. encouraged鼓励；C. informed告知；D. greeted问候，和……打招呼。根据下文的“us kindly and, perhaps taking pity on”可知，工作人员很友好，应该是和作者他们打招呼。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，他很友好地和我们打招呼，也许是同情我的眼睛下的黑眼圈，他变了魔法，提前把我们带进了一个可爱的酒店房间。A. bags黑眼圈；B. eagerness渴望；C. tears眼泪；D. anxiety焦虑。根据上文的“Tired and sleepy”可知，他们又累又困，因此是同情他们眼睛下的黑眼圈。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：感谢过后，我们钻进被窝，一直睡到下午。A. chatted聊天；B. waited等待；C. studied学习；D. slept睡觉。根据上文的“we slid into our beds”以及下文的“When I woke up”可知，作者他们钻进被窝，一直睡到下午。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我醒来时，我意识到我最珍贵的所有物，我的数码单反相机不见了。A. gift礼物；B. reminder提醒物；C. possession所有物；D. resource资源。根据这是出门旅行的情境，以及下文“my DSLR camera”可推知，作者是发现自己最珍贵的所有物数码单反相机不见了。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我疯狂地搜遍了房间，但什么也没找到。A. Fortunately幸运地；B. Crazily疯狂地；C. Confidently自信地；D. Heart-brokenly心碎地。根据上文的“I realized my most prized ____7____ , my DSLR camera, was missing.”可知，数码单反相机是作者珍视的东西，但不见了，因此作者会疯狂地搜遍房间。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我差点哭出来，冲出去，跑向公园，心想我可能把它遗留在那里了。A. looked up抬头看；B. stood up站起来；C. raced out冲出去；D. reached out伸出援手。根据作者是发现自己珍贵物品丢失的情境，以及下文“heading towards the park”可推知，作者是冲出旅馆房间，跑向公园。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我差点哭出来，冲出去，跑向公园，心想我可能把它遗留在那里了。A. forgotten忘记；B. preserved保护；C. charged负责；D. left忘了带，遗留。根据上文“my DSLR camera, was missing”可知，作者的数码单反相机不见了，由此推测，可能把它遗留在公园了。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我看到旅馆的工作人员，他看起来很高兴见到我，一种烦恼的感觉淹没了我。A. delighted高兴的；B. confused迷茫的；C. conscientious勤勉认真的；D. heartfelt诚挚的。根据下文的“He waved me to his ____12____ while saying, “You left something behind.” Then he handed me the camera.”可知，这名旅馆的工作人员把作者的相机交还给他，由此推知，他见到作者时，会因为可以还物品而高兴。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他挥手让我去他的办公室，同时说：“你落下了点东西。A. office办公室；B. computer计算机；C. agency机构；D. camera相机。根据上文的“Shortly after 9 a.m. we walked into the office where a young man was working on his computer.”可知，作者他们当时是进了这名工作人员的办公室，因此他挥手让作者去他的办公室。故选A项。
33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我想你可能需要这个，”他补充说。A. find发现；B. need需要；C. repair修理；D. search搜寻。根据上文的““You left something behind.” Then he handed me the camera.”可知，他知道作者的相机丢了，因此是指作者可能需要这个相机。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我感激得差点哭出来。A. sorrow悲伤；B. melancholy忧伤；C. compassion同情；D. gratefulness感激。根据下文的“Thanking the youth over and over again for all of his ____15____ today.”可知，作者一遍又一遍地感谢年轻人，因此是感激得差点哭出来。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一遍又一遍地感谢那个年轻人今天的帮助。A. motive动力；B. effort努力；C. help帮助；D. contribution贡献。根据上文的“worked some magic and took us into a cute hotel room early.”以及“Then he handed me the camera.”可知，这个年轻人帮助作者他们提前进入旅馆房间休息，而且归还作者遗失的相机，因此作者是想感谢他的帮助。故选C项。
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，根据上下文在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The adobe dwellings (土坯房) ____36____ (build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even ____37____ most modern of architects and engineers. In addition to their simple beauty, ____38____ makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their ____39____ (able) to “air condition” a house without using electric equipment. Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat slowly during cool nights, thus ____40____ (warm) the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough ____41____ (cool) the house during the hot day: ____42____ the meantime, they warm up again for the night. This cycle ____43____ (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and thus always a timely offset (抵消) for the outside temperatures. As ____44____ (nature) architects, the Pueblo Indians figured out _____45_____ (exact) how thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.
【答案】36. built
37. the 38. what
39. ability
40. warming
41. to cool
42. in 43. goes
44. natural
45. exactly
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍的是土坯房比现在的房子好在冬暖夏凉的原因。
【36题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：美国西南部的普韦布洛印第安人建造的土坯住宅，即使是最现代的建筑师和工程师也很欣赏。此处为非谓语动词作定语修饰名词The adobe dwellings，build和The adobe dwellings是逻辑上的动宾关系，所以用其过去分词built作定语。故填built。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：美国西南部的普韦布洛印第安人建造的土坯住宅，即使是最现代的建筑师和工程师也很欣赏。形容词最高级most modern前加the。故填the。
【38题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：除了它们简单的美丽之外，土坯住宅令人钦佩的是它们能够在不使用电气设备的情况下“调节”房屋。此处为连接词引导的主语从句，从句中缺少主语，所以使用连接代词，且此处指的是事物，所以此处使用连接代词what。故填what。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：除了它们简单的美丽之外，土坯住宅令人钦佩的是它们能够在不使用电气设备的情况下“调节”房屋。物主代词their后接名词，所以用able的名词形式ability意为“能力”。故填ability。
【40题详解】
考查现在分词。句意：土坯制成的墙在炎热的日子吸收太阳的热量，在凉爽的夜晚缓慢地散发热量，从而使房子变暖。此处为非谓语动词作状语，warm与逻辑主语之间为主动关系，所以此处使用现在分词短语作结果状语。故填warming。
【41题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：当新的一天开始时，墙壁已经释放了热量，现在已经足够冷，可以在炎热的白天为房子降温：同时，它们又为夜晚升温。此处为非谓语动词作状语，根据形容词加enough后接不定式可知，此处使用动词不定式形式。故填to cool。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：当新的一天开始时，墙壁已经释放了热量，现在已经足够冷，可以在炎热的白天为房子降温：同时，它们又为夜晚升温。此处为固定词组in the meantime意为“与此同时”符合句意。故填in。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：这样的循环日复一日地进行着：墙壁在白天变暖，在晚上变冷，因此总是及时地抵消外部温度。根据上下文，此处用一般现在时态，表示这种循环日复一日，且主语This cycle为第三人称单数。故填goes。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：作为天然的建筑师，普韦布洛印第安人准确地计算出在大多数日子里，土坯墙需要多厚才能使循环正常运行。此处为形容词作定语修饰名词architects，nature的形容词为natural意为“天然的，自然的”符合句意。故填natural。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：作为天生的建筑师，普韦布洛印第安人准确地计算出在大多数日子里，土坯墙需要多厚才能使循环正常运行。此处为副词作状语修饰动词短语figured out，exact的副词为exactly意为“准确地”符合句意。故填exactly。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校将举行“用英语讲述中因故事”为主题的征文活动，请以一位中国历史人物为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：1. 人物事迹；2. 意义；3. 启示。
注意： （1）100词左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
Confucius is a well-known figure in Chinese history. His teachings emphasized the importance of moral values, respect for elders, and social harmony. Confucius traveled throughout the country, imparting his wisdom to countless disciples and leaving a profound impact on Chinese society.
The significance of Confucius cannot be overstated. His teachings shaped the moral and ethical foundation of Chinese culture, fostering respect for authority, harmonious relationships, and the pursuit of knowledge. Even today, his ideas continue to guide individuals and communities in China and beyond.
Confucius’s life offers valuable lessons. He stressed the self-cultivation, respect for elders, and the pursuit of knowledge, which serves as a guiding light in our fast-paced and interconnected world. His teachings remind us of the importance of integrity, compassion, and social responsibility.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为学校正举办的主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
著名的：well-known → famous
人物：figure → person
强调：emphasize → stress
基础：foundation → basis
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：His teachings shaped the moral and ethical foundation of Chinese culture, fostering respect for authority, harmonious relationships, and the pursuit of knowledge.
拓展句：His teachings shaped the moral and ethical foundation of Chinese culture, which fostered respect for authority, harmonious relationships, and the pursuit of knowledge.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Confucius traveled throughout the country, imparting his wisdom to countless disciples and leaving a profound impact on Chinese society. （运用了现在分词作伴随状语）
【高分句型2】 He stressed the self-cultivation, respect for elders, and the pursuit of knowledge, which serves as a guiding light in our fast-paced and interconnected world. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My Best Examination
One day, while at work in a coal-mine in Malden, I happened to overhear two miners talking about a great school for poor people in Virginia. It was Hampton Institute. The school was established to provide opportunities for poor but worthy students who could work out all or a part of the cost of board, and at the same time be taught some trade or industry.
I was on fire constantly with one ambition, and that was to go to school. I decided at once to go to that school. Finally the great day came and I started for Hampton. I had only a small, cheap bag that contained what few articles of clothing I could get. The distance from Malden to Hampton is about five hundred miles. I had not been away from home many hours before it began to grow painfully evident that I did not have enough money to pay my fare (路费) to Hampton.
By walking and begging rides in some way, I finally reached the grounds of the Hampton Institute after a number of days, tired and dirty. As soon as possible after reaching, I presented myself before the head teacher for assignment to a class. Having been so long without proper food, a bath, and change of clothing, I was like a worthless loafer (游荡者).
I did not, of course, make a very favourable impression upon her, and I could see at once that there were doubts in her mind about the wisdom of admitting me as a student. I tried to impress her in all the ways I could with my worthiness. How I wished that I could get a chance to show what was in me.
After some time, the head teacher said to me, “The adjoining (隔壁的) classroom needs sweeping. Take the broom and sweep it.”
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。
It occurred to me at once that here was my chance.
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The head teacher went into the room and inspected the floor and closets
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【答案】范文
It occurred to me at once that here was my chance. Never did I receive an order with more delight. I knew I could sweep, for my parents thoroughly taught me how to do that when I was young. I swept the room three times. Then I got a dusting-cloth and I dusted it four times. All the woodwork around the walls, every bench, table and desk, I went over four times with my dusting-cloth, I had the feeling that in a large measure my future depended upon the impression I made upon the teacher in the cleaning of that room. When I was through, I reported to her.
The head teacher went into the room and inspected the floor and closets. Then she took her handkerchief and rubbed it on the woodwork about the walls, and over the table and benches. When she was unable to find one bit of dirt on the floor, or a particle of dust on any of the furniture, she quietly remarked, “I guess you will do to enter this institution.” I was one of the happiest souls on earth. The sweeping of that room was my college examination! I have passed several examinations since then, but I have always felt that this was the best one I had ever passed.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者想要去一个为穷人开设的学校去上学，但是没能给班主任留下好印象。最终作者因为打扫教室一尘不染通过了班主任的测验，被成功认可。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我立刻想到，我的机会来了。”可知，第一段可描写作者认真打扫教室的经过以及完成后向班主任报告。
②由第二段首句内容“校长走进房间，检查了地板和壁橱。”可知，第二段可描写班主任检查的结果以及作者被认可。
2.续写线索：意识到机会来了——认真打扫教室——完成——班主任检查——作者被认可——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①打扫：sweep/clean/tidy up
②取决于：depend upon/lie on
③通过：pass/ get through
情绪类
①快乐：happy/merry
②平静：quietly/calmly
【点睛】[高分句型1] When I was through, I reported to her. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Never did I receive an order with more delight. I knew I could sweep, for my parents thoroughly taught me how to do that when I was young. (运用了部分倒装句)
