2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期末模拟卷（天津专用）：期末复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（外研版2019）（含解析）
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2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试（天津卷）
英语
（考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分）
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．—May I use your printer, Jason I want to print this report.
—________. I am not using it.
A．Never mind B．So what C．Come on D．Go ahead
2．My washing machine ________ this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.
A．has been repaired B．is being repaired C．is repaired D．was repaired
3．________ has been known for some time that plants use chemicals to communicate with each other.
A．What B．That C．As D．It
4．Like a musical symphony, life has high and low moments, and somewhere in between are those moments we call “________”.
A．mysterious B．bittersweet C．accessible D．greedy
5．I'm sorry you've been waiting so long, but it'll still be some time ________ Brian gets back.
A．before B．since C．till D．after
6．A well-known bilingual writer, Lin Yutang brought the ________ of humor to modern Chinese literature.
A．amusement B．concept C．philosophy D．delight
7．People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, ________ have been read hundreds of times previously.
A．all of whom B．each of whom C．all of which D．each of which
8．Tan Dun is most widely known for ________ music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
A．composing B．assigning C．tackling D．suspecting
9．________ made the parents proud was that their daughter won first prize in the English speaking contest.
A．It B．That C．What D．Who
10．The father, ready to retire at an early age, hoped that his eldest son would ________ the family business.
A．take up B．look into C．take over D．look through
11．________ the only way to the mountain has been blocked by snow, we have to wait till it clears up.
A．As soon as B．Even if C．Now that D．As long as
12．Neither side is prepared to talk to ________ unless we can smooth things over between them.
A．others B．the other C．another D．one another
13．The club, ________ 25 years ago, is holding a party for past and present members.
A．being founded B．founding C．founded D．to be founded
14．—I am really upset about tomorrow’s exam. I am always so slow.
—________! You can pass it. You have been working hard on it, haven’t you
A．Cheer up B．Are you kidding C．Just feel at home D．No way
15．________ economic, political and cultural difference, China and America have decided to cooperate in dealing with global issues.
A．In terms of B．In favour of C．On account of D．In spite of
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
This year has been a busy year of travel for me，and the end of the year is no exception. I 16 an early morning flight that had me up at 4：30am to get to the airport．The thought of such an early flight made me 17 , but then I started to think about the chain of people who would make that early journey 18 for me; my Lift driver, check-in agent, security staff, gate agents, flight crew,etc. They all do their jobs at an early hour 19 I can get to my destination safely.
When the trip 20 , I realized I had a(n) 21 ; I could be annoyed about having to take an early flight and hold this 22 with me.Or, I could choose to be 23 for this modern machine of safe air travel and the people who made it possible．Just thinking about the 24 choice got my mind working about 25 I could show my gratitude：what if I got a little gift for every 26 I encountered on my journey
Then I started to think about what kind of gift would be 27 . Because it was a trip，they had to be 28 enough to fit in my luggage. 29 , I decided a Starbucks gift card would be portable and a universally appreciated item that would 30 them to get a coffee, tea or snack．
For the first time in years I actually 31 getting up at 4：30am! I ended up giving gift cards to my Lift driver，airport security agent，two gate agents, and four flight attendants, 32 of whom said thank you and smiled while 33 their duties．And, 34 arriving fired and upset, after only four hours of sleep and a long 35 ，I was energetic and happy to share my story.
16．A．missed B．caught C．booked D．boarded
17．A．upset B．excited C．delighted D．shocked
18．A．difficult B．possible C．comfortable D．impressive
19．A．while B．until C．unless D．so
20．A．came B．ended C．passed D．delayed
21．A．mistake B．choice C．passport D．appointment
22．A．activity B．creativity C．negativity D．priority
23．A．grateful B．responsible C．punctual D．anxious
24．A．either B．neither C．former D．1atter
25．A．why B．how C．where D．when
26．A．child B．person C．worker D．passenger
27．A．expensive B．delicate C．fashionable D．appropriate
28．A．small B．heavy C．flexible D．cheap
29．A．Fortunately B．Obviously C．Gradually D．Eventually
30．A．remind B．enable C．force D．persuade
31．A．got used to B．got fired of C．1ooked forward to D．suffered from
32．A．one B．few C．all D．none
33．A．paying B．performing C．ignoring D．considering
34．A．in spite of B．as a result of C．regardless of D．instead of
35．A．flight B．wait C．rest D．thought
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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
Spanish for Health-care Workers
Instructor: Dr. Lucia Mendez
Class schedule (日程安排)
The class is held in Room 203 every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. You are expected to attend every class and to arrive on time. Please speak with the instructor about any unavoidable absences.
Assignments (功课)
We will use the text Spanish for Health-care Workers. Students are required to read one or more chapters before each class (see reading schedule). In addition, each student will prepare an oral presentation to give to the class before the end of the term. The Language Laboratory, Room 228, is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. In addition to attending class, each student must complete a weekly exercise in the lab.
Grading
There will be four to five tests throughout the term in addition to a midterm and a final exam. Missed tests or exams will count against your grade; there will be no make-ups. The breakdown for calculating (计算) each student’s final mark is as follows: tests and exams — 50 percent; oral presentation — 30 percent; class participation — 20 percent. A grade of B or higher is required to pass this class.
Assistance outside class
If you need extra help or would like to discuss anything with the instructor, my office hours (Room 320) are 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Language Lab staff is also available to help you with your assignments. In addition, individual Spanish instructors are available. Please talk to the staff in the Language Lab for more information about instructors.
36．What can we learn about the class by Dr. Lucia Mendez
A．It meets twice weekly. B．It has no homework.
C．It is a one-to-one class. D．It allows make-up exams.
37．How many tests and exams will there be altogether
A．Just two. B．Six to seven. C．Less than four. D．No more than five.
38．What’s the standard of passing Dr. Lucia Mendez’s class
A．Getting full marks for the oral presentation. B．Completing a daily exercise in the lab.
C．Attending 50 percent of his classes. D．Receiving a grade of B or higher.
39．What can students do in Room 320
A．Give an oral presentation. B．Complete a weekly practice.
C．Attend Dr. Lucia Mendez’s class. D．Turn to Dr. Lucia Mendez for advice.
40．Who would be most interested in Dr. Lucia Mendez’s class
A．A cancer patient.B．A medical worker. C．A literature student. D．A laboratory worker.
B
Have you ever wondered why people often catch themselves singing while having a shower or making dinner Or why karaoke has been popular since it appeared in the 1980s We still have to understand a lot about the effects of music on our brain, but many studies already show it is good for our mind and our body alike.
The first reason you feel like singing along when o you listen to a song is that it makes you feel less lonely. Whether you are cycling home; doing your homework or cheering at your favourite pop star’s concert, singing is communication. It is like sharing a moment with the singer or the people around you. This is why babies often stop crying when they hear music and all children enjoy singing.
All types of singing can make you feel better, but group singing has the best effects on people’s lives. Singing in a group in front of a crowd builds confidence, which explains why joining a choir can decrease anxiety in depressed patients. When you sing, it’s nearly impossible to think about other things. Since you must focus on what you are doing, singing stops you being worried about stressful situations.
Singing can also improve speech development. Children learn to speak faster if they regularly sing from an early age and they are often better at communicating through language. When you sing, you need to remember words and tunes, so this activity is also an excellent way to learn a foreign language and make your pronunciation sound more natural.
You can also improve your physical health when you sing. Since you need to breathe properly, when you sing, you breathe out more carbon dioxide and take in more oxygen, which makes your body fitter and stronger against illnesses. So if you decide to take up a new hobby, singing could be the best way for you to have fun, make new friends and improve your health at the same time.
41．The first paragraph mainly says that________.
A．people prefer singing when they have a meal
B．singing can help us understand the brain better
C．we can improve our health when we sing
D．karaoke isn’t as popular as in the 1980s
42．What happens when you sing along to a song
A．It’s like being at the concert of your favourite singer.
B．It makes you feel connected to others.
C．You can learn a foreign language.
D．You may feel like a pop star.
43．What does the writer say about joining a choir
A．It bothers you when you perform in a crowded building.
B．It makes you feel depressed in front of the audience.
C．It helps you solve everyday problems.
D．It enables you to feel more relaxed
44．Singing can help children________.
A．increase their communication skills
B．take in more carbon dioxide
C．meet famous pop stars
D．spell words properly
45．What is the main idea of the passage
A．It describes when people sing.
B．It introduces the types of singing.
C．It talks about the benefits of singing.
D．It explains why children should join a choir.
C
Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. “There’s so much to learn,” he’d say. “Though we’re born stupid, only the stupid remain that way.” He was determined that none of his children would be denied (拒绝) an education.
Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.
Then came the moment—the time to share the day’s new learning.
Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen.
“Felice,” he’d say, “tell me what you learned today.”
“I learned that the population of Nepal is ....”
Silence.
Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. “The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well….” he’d say. “Get the map; let’s see where Nepal is.” And the whole family went on a search for Nepal.
This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.
As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another’s education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.
Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove useful.
46．What do we know from the first paragraph
A．The author’s father was born in a worker’s family.
B．Those born stupid could not change their life.
C．The town elders wanted to learn about the world.
D．The poor could hardly afford school education.
47．The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “________”.
A．one new thing B．a request
C．the news D．some comment
48．It can be learned from the passage that the author________.
A．enjoyed talking about news
B．knew very well about Nepal
C．felt regret about those wasted days
D．appreciated his father’s educational technique
49．What is the greatest value of “dinner time” to the author
A．Continual learning. B．Showing talents.
C．Family get-together. D．Winning Papa’s approval.
50．The author’s father can be best described as ________.
A．an educator expert at training future teachers
B．a parent insistent on his children’s education
C．a participant willing to share his knowledge
D．a teacher strict about everything his students did
D
It’s not uncommon in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group. Donating one’s time and services is very much a part of the American way of life. Most charitable activities are organized by churches and groups around the nation and even encouraged by the government. The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless and the disabled. Some people work to teach youngsters how to read. Others open up soup kitchens to feed the homeless. Volunteers also take care of the disabled by making reading tapes for the blind and working in orphanages (孤儿院) to help children without parents.
High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students may work with disabled children during a summer program, or participate in a club activity which helps to bring meal to senior citizens who are shut-ins. With their sense of idealism students are often eager to donate their spare time. They see such activities as a way of becoming involved in the community and the adult-world. Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.
In a like manner, throughout the year, fund raising drives are also conducted by schools and community groups to raise money for a worthy cause. They may respond to a recent earthquake in a foreign country, a flood somewhere within their own, or another natural disaster which has left people destitute and homeless. They may organize drives to collect food, clothing and medicines to serve an immediate need. Today even the Halloween custom of ‘trick or treat’ has become an occasion to collect money for a charitable cause.
The motive to help those less fortunate comes from the poor origins of the American nation. Those immigrants who were poor and downtrodden (受压迫的) became dependent on the kindness of their neighbors to make a new life for themselves.
American volunteers work throughout the world in less developed countries. They volunteer by serving as a champion of goodwill both at home and abroad, which no doubt enriches both his life and those whom he serves.
51．Which of the following charitable activities is NOT mentioned in the passage
A．Some people open up soup kitchens to feed homeless people.
B．Some students bring meals to old people who can’t go out easily.
C．Some people collect money to help a foreign country with a recent earthquake.
D．Some students donate books to children in mountainous areas.
52．Why are American high school students eager to do voluntary work
A．Because they want to participate in some social activities.
B．Because they want to go to better universities.
C．Because they can get higher scores at school.
D．Because they can realize their dream sooner.
53．The underlined word “destitute” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______________.
A．lifeless B．penniless C．useless D．valueless
54．American charitable activities started because ______________.
A．Americans are always ready to share with others
B．Americans are mostly kind
C．poor immigrants needed help to make a new life
D．poor Americans couldn’t live on without help
55．What’s the best title of the passage
A．The Call from the Poor B．Voluntary Work in the US
C．Ways to Help the Poor D．American Volunteers around the World
第二部分:写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节：阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。
At the age of forty-five, my usually well-ordered life became full of changes. After twenty-two years of working in a bank, a plan to use less staff led to the unemployment of over one hundred people. Unluckily，I was one of them.
My once good future became uncertain. However, I was not a single parent, so the family did not depend only on my income and my husband can support the family. My motto(格言） has always been，“Change is good; change is progress, but when it affected my life, I had to change it. Accept change and make the most of it.” From the beginning, I chose to look at this matter not as bad luck, but as a welcome chance. I refused to become sorry; instead, I actively planned to do something new and different.
Having a positive attitude made all the difference in the way I pursued（追求） the future. First, I decided to return to college and graduate many years later than I should have. Doing this at my age took more than a little courage. Not being a graduate had never held me back in my career in the bank, but now it’s a personal goal I was looking forward to achieving. With a lot of determination, I went to evening classes and became an adult student. In the class, I became more and more confident. During this time，I realized that no matter what life throws in our way, nothing can hinder our personal growth.
The second thing I did to improve my inner self was to reevaluate(评价） my past life. It used to be filled with endless，and sometimes meaningless events. But now, my heart and life are completely around people I care for.
The loss of my job led to some positive changes in my life. Revisiting the past made room for the future. I realize that I have accepted the change, and am making the most of it.
56．What made the author lose her job (no more than 10 words)
57．What did the author do after the unemployment (no more than 15 words)
58．How do you understand the underlined word “hinder” in Paragraph 3 (no more than 1 words)
59．How would you describe the author’s personalities (no more than 3 words)
60．What’s your attitude towards the “changes” in your life Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
61．假设你是晨光中学的李华。校学生会拟开展“释放压力，放飞心灵”的主题活动，现面向全校征集活动设计方案，请给你的英国朋友Jim写信，谈谈你的想法。内容包括：
(1) 介绍你的方案；
(2) 征求他的意见；
(3) 希望Jim分享他们国家的做法。
注意：
(1)·词数不少于 100；
(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
参考词汇：
“释放压力, 放飞心灵” Release Stress, Fly Your Mind
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案：
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 D B D B A B C A C C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C B C A D C A B D A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C A D B C D A D B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C C B D A A B D D B
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C B D A C D C D A B
题号 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
答案 D A B C B T S S S I
1．D
【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——我可以用一下你的打印机吗，杰森？我想打印这份报告。——去用吧。我现在不用。A. Never mind不要紧，不用在意；B. So what那又怎样；C. Come on加油；D. Go ahead去吧，表示给予许可或允许。根据后文“I am not using it.”可知，此处指允许对方使用打印机，go ahead符合语境。故选D。
2．B
【详解】考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：这星期我的洗衣机正在修理，所以我不得不手洗衣服。由“so I have to wash my clothes by hand”可知，洗衣机不能用了，是正在被修理，因此空格处用现在进行时的被动语态，主语machine是单数，因此空格处是is being repaired。故选B。
3．D
【详解】考查代词it和主语从句。句意：一段时间以来，人们已经知道植物利用化学物质相互交流。分析句子结构可知，句中用it作形式主语，真正的主语为从句that plants use chemicals to communicate with each other. 故选D。
4．B
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就像一首音乐交响曲，生活有高潮和低谷的时刻，在这两者之间的某个时刻，我们称之为“苦乐参半”。A. mysterious神秘的；B. bittersweet苦乐参半的；C. accessible可进入的；D. greedy贪婪的。由“life has high and low moments, and somewhere in between are those moments we call”可知，句子表示“生活有高潮和低谷的时刻，在这两者之间的某个时刻，我们称之为“苦乐参半””，空格处意为“苦乐参半的”。故选B。
5．A
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：对不起让你久等了，但是还得再过一段时间Brian才回来。it will be+一段时间+before...为固定句型，意为“要过多久……才……”。故选A。
6．B
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一位著名的双语作家，林语堂为中国现代文学带来了幽默的概念。A. amusement开心，娱乐；B. concept概念；C. philosophy哲学；D. delight高兴。由“humor to modern Chinese literature”可知，句子表示“作为一位著名的双语作家，林语堂为中国现代文学带来了幽默的概念”，空格处意为“概念”，故选B。
7．C
【详解】考查定语从句和主谓一致。句意：人们不舒服地坐在塑料椅子上，翻阅旧杂志，这些杂志以前都被读过数百次了。分析句子结构，先行词old magazines后面是一个非限制性定语从句，应用which引导。all(所有)作主语时，若指代复数名词，谓语动词用复数，而若指代不可数名词，谓语动词用单数；each(每个)作主语时，谓语动词用单数。根据后面的have可知，这里应用all of which引导，all指代magazines，为复数。故选C。
8．A
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：Tan Dun最广为人知的作品是为电影《卧虎藏龙》和2008年北京奥运会作曲。A. composing作曲；B. assigning分派；C. tackling应付，解决；D. suspecting怀疑。由“music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”可知，此处表示“作曲”。故选A。
9．C
【详解】考查主语从句。句意：令父母感到骄傲的是他们的女儿在英语演讲比赛中获得了第一名。空格处引导主语从句，从句缺少主语，且意义为“……的事物”，应用连接代词what引导从句。故选C。
10．C
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：父亲准备早早退休，希望长子能接管家族生意。A. take up占用；B. look into调查；C. take over接管；D. look through浏览。由所给句意可知，空格处应表达“接管”，故用take over。故选C。
11．C
【详解】考查从属连词。句意：既然去那座山的必经之路被雪挡住了，我们只好等到天晴了。A. As soon as一……就；B. Even if即使；C. Now that既然，因为；D. As long as只要。分析句子可知，空格处为原因状语从句引导词，表示“因为”， Now that“既然，因为”符合句意。故选C项。
12．B
【详解】考查代词词义辨析。句意：除非我们能缓和双方之间的关系，否则双方都不准备同对方谈判。A. others其他人；B. the other（两者中的另一个）；C. another（三者或三者以上的另一个）；D. one another彼此，互相。由between them可知，空格处意为“两者中的另一个”，用the other。故选B。
13．C
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：成立25年的该俱乐部正在为过去和现在的会员举行聚会。分析句子结构可知found在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语club构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故选C。
14．A
【详解】考查交际用语。句意：——我对明天的考试感到很不安。我总是很慢。——振作起来！你可以通过的。你一直在努力，不是吗？A. Cheer up振作起来；B. Are you kidding你在开玩笑吗；C. Just feel at home就像在家一样；D. No way绝不。根据上文“I am really upset about tomorrow’s exam”可知，第一个说话人表达了对考试的担心，结合空后“You can pass it.”可知，第二个说话人是给予鼓励，所以空格处需要打气鼓励的话，Cheer up“振作起来”符合语境。故选A项。
15．D
【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：尽管中美两国在经济、政治和文化上存在差异，但两国已决定在处理全球性问题上进行合作。A. In terms of根据；B. In favour of支持；C. On account of由于；D. In spite of尽管。根据后文“economic, political and cultural difference”可知，此处指尽管中美两国在经济、政治和文化上存在差异，但两国已决定在处理全球性问题上进行合作。故选D。
16．C 17．A 18．B 19．D 20．A 21．B 22．C 23．A 24．D 25．B 26．C 27．D 28．A 29．D 30．B 31．C 32．C 33．B 34．D 35．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，叙述了作者在凌晨4:30起床去机场的经过。
16．C考查动词。A. missed错过，想念； B. caught 抓住； C. booked预定； D. boarded登上。我订了一个早班的航班，让我在凌晨4:30起床去机场。故答案为C。
17．A考查形容词。 A. upset 烦恼的； B. excited 兴奋的； C. delighted 感到高兴的； D. shocked感到震惊的。想到这么早的航班，我就心烦意乱了，但是后来我开始思考那些能让我的早起旅程成为可能的人---。故答案为A。
18．B考查形容词。A. difficult困难的； B. possible 可能的； C. comfortable 舒适的； D. impressive给人以深刻印象的。想到这么早的航班，我就心烦意乱了，但是后来我开始思考那些能让我的早起旅程成为可能的人---。可知答案为B。
19．D 考查状语从句引导词。A. while 当---时候； B. until直到---为止； C. unless 除非； D. so所以。他们都在凌晨工作，这样我就可以安全地到达目的地了。故答案为D。
20．A考查动词。A. came来； B. ended 结束； C. passed传递；D. delayed拖延。当旅行来临时，我意识到我有一个选择：我可能会因为不得不提前坐飞机，而把这种消极情绪带在身边而感到恼火。根据句意可知答案为A。
21． B考查名词。A. mistake错误； B. choice选择； C. passport护照； D. appointment任命，约定。当旅行来临时，我意识到我有一个选择：我可能会因为不得不提前坐飞机，而把这种消极情绪带在身边而感到恼火。根据句意可知答案为B。
22． C考查名词。A. activity 活动； B. creativity创造力； C. negativity消极；D. priority优先权。当旅行来临时，我意识到我有一个选择：我可能会因为不得不提前坐飞机，而把这种消极情绪带在身边而感到恼火。根据句意可知答案为C。
23．A考查形容词。A. grateful感激的； B. responsible 有责任的； C. punctual 准时的； D. anxious焦虑的。我可以选择感激这台现代的安全飞行机器和让它成为可能的人。be grateful for sb.对某人感激，故答案为A。
24． D考查形容词。A. either 两者之一的； B. neither 两者都不的； C. former 前任的； D. latter后者的。想想后一种选择让我意识到我是如何表达我的感激之情的。可知答案为D。
25．B考查宾语从句。 A. why为什么； B. how 如何； C. where 在哪里； D. when什么时候。想想后一种选择让我意识到我是如何表达我的感激之情的：要是我在旅途中遇到的每一个工人都有一份小礼物就好了？可知答案为B。
26．C考查名词。A. child孩子； B. person人； C. worker 工人； D. passenger乘客。我在旅途中遇到的每一个工人都有一份小礼物呢？故选C。
27．D 考查形容词。A. expensive 昂贵的； B. delicate雅致的； C.fashionable时髦的； D. appropriate合适的。然后我开始思考什么样的礼物是合适的。故选D。
28．A考查形容词。 A. small 小的； B. heavy 沉重的； C. flexible 灵活的； D. cheap便宜的。因为这是一次旅行，他们必须小到可以放进我的行李里。可知答案为A。
29．D考查副词。A. Fortunately遗憾地； B. Obviously明显地； C. Gradually 逐渐地； D. Eventually最后。最后，我决定，星巴克的礼品卡是可携带的，是一种被普遍认可的商品，可以让他们得到咖啡/茶或零食。故选D。
30． B考查动词。A. remind 提醒； B. enable 使能够； C. force 强迫； D. persuade规劝。最后，我决定，星巴克的礼品卡是可携带的，是一种被普遍认可的商品，可以让他们得到咖啡/茶或零食。可知答案为B。
31．C考查动词词组。A. got used to 变得习惯于； B. got fired of 感到厌烦； C. 1ooked forward to 期盼； D. suffered from遭受。这是多年来我第一次真正期待在凌晨4:30起床！故选C。
32．C 考查不定代词。A. one一个人； B. few很少； C. all 全部； D. none一个也没有。最后我给了我的司机，机场保安员，两个登机口代理，还有四个空服员礼物卡，所有的人在履行职责时都说谢谢并微笑。根据句意可知答案为C。
33．B考查动词。A. paying付款； B. performing 履行； C. ignoring忽视； D. considering考虑。作者送了礼物卡，所有的人在履行职责时都说谢谢并微笑。故答案为B。
34．D考查词组。A. in spite of 尽管； B. as a result of 由于； C. regardless of不顾 ； D. instead of代替。在只睡了4个小时和长时间的飞行后，没有感到劳累和心烦。故答案为D。
35．A考查名词。A. flight 航班； B. wait 等待； C. rest 休息； D. thought思考。在只睡了4个小时和长时间的飞行后，没有感到劳累和心烦。可知答案为A。
36．A 37．B 38．D 39．D 40．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Lucia Mendez的开设的课程，并对课程时间和课程内容等进行了介绍。
36．细节理解题。根据第一段“The class is held in Room 203 every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.(这门课每周一和周三晚上6:30到8:15在203教室上课)”可知，露西娅·门德斯博士的课每周开两次。故选A。
37．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“There will be four to five tests throughout the term in addition to a midterm and a final exam.(除了期中和期末考试外，整个学期将有四到五次考试)”可知，总共有六到七次测验和考试。故选B。
38．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“A grade of B or higher is required to pass this class.(要通过这门课，成绩必须达到B或更高)”可知，露西亚·门德斯博士的课通过的标准是获得B或更高的成绩。故选D。
39．细节理解题。根据最后一段“If you need extra help or would like to discuss anything with the instructor, my office hours (Room 320) are 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.(如果你需要额外的帮助或想和老师讨论任何事情，我的办公时间(320室)是周一和周三下午5:00-6:30)”可知，学生们在320房间可以向露西娅·门德斯博士寻求建议。故选D。
40．推理判断题。根据第二段“We will use the text Spanish for Health-care Workers.(我们将使用《保健工作人员》西班牙文)”可推知，医务工作者会对露西娅·门德斯博士的课最感兴趣。故选B。
41．C 42．B 43．D 44．A 45．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了唱歌给人们带来的好处。
41．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“We still have to understand a lot about the effects of music on our brain, but many studies already show it is good for our mind and our body alike. (关于音乐对大脑的影响，我们还需要了解很多，但许多研究已经表明，音乐对我们的思想和身体都有好处。)”可知，本段说明了当我们唱歌时，我们可以改善我们的健康。故选C项。
42．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The first reason you feel like singing along when o you listen to a song is that it makes you feel less lonely. (当你听一首歌时，你想跟着一起唱的第一个原因是它能让你感觉不那么孤独。)”可知，你跟着一首歌一起唱会让你觉得和别人有联系。故选B项。
43．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Singing in a group in front of a crowd builds confidence, which explains why joining a choir can decrease anxiety in depressed patients. (在一群人面前唱歌可以建立信心，这就解释了为什么参加合唱团可以减少抑郁症患者的焦虑。)”可知，参加合唱团会减少焦虑，使你感觉更放松。故选D项。
44．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Children learn to speak faster if they regularly sing from an early age and they are often better at communicating through language. (如果孩子从小就经常唱歌，他们就会学会说得更快，而且他们通常更善于通过语言进行交流。)”可知，唱歌可以帮助孩子提高他们的沟通技巧。故选A项。
45．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据最后一段中“So if you decide to take up a new hobby, singing could be the best way for you to have fun, make new friends and improve your health at the same time. (因此，如果你决定培养一项新的爱好，唱歌可能是你获得乐趣、结交新朋友、同时改善健康状况的最佳方式。)”可知，本文主要讲的是唱歌的好处。故选C项。
46．D 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章中作者介绍了父亲独特的教育方式，教会自己持续学习的重要性，并表达自己对父亲的敬爱。
46．细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then.”（爸爸是一个穷苦农民的儿子，早早地离开了学校，去了一家工厂工作，因为当时的教育是为富人准备的。）可知，爸爸是一个穷苦农民的儿子，因为当时的教育是为富人准备的，穷人几乎负担不起学校教育，所以他早早地离开了学校，由此可知，从第一段我们能知道穷人几乎负担不起学校教育。故选D项。
47．词句猜测题。根据画线单词上句“We would talk about the news of the day”（我们会谈论当天的新闻）可知，我们会和爸爸一起谈论当天的新闻，由此可知，画线单词部分指的是“无论多么微不足道，新闻都不会被轻视”，由此可知，画线单词“it”代指的是上文提到的“news”。故选C项。
48．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段关键句“And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.”（通过看着我们，倾听我们，尊重我们的意见，肯定我们的价值，给我们一种尊严感，爸爸无疑是我们最有影响力的老师。）和最后一段关键句“His technique has served me well all my life.”（他的技巧使我终身受益。）可知，作者认为父亲对他来说是最有影响力的老师，父亲的教育技巧使他终身受益，由此可推断出，作者欣赏父亲的教育技巧。故选D项。
49．推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life.”（后来，在我作为未来的教师接受培训的期间，我与一些最著名的教育家一起学习。他们正在传授爸爸一直知道的东西——持续学习的价值。他的技巧使我终身受益。）可知，对于作者来说，“晚餐时间”让作者学会了持续学习，而正是这一点使作者终身受益，由此可知，“晚餐时间”对作者来说最大的价值是持续学习。故选A项。
50．推理判断题。通读文章，结合第一段关键句“He was determined that none of his children would be denied (拒绝) an education.”（他下定决心，他的孩子不会被剥夺受教育的权利。）可知，作者的爸爸知道教育的重要性，坚持让自己的孩子接受教育，并利用“晚餐时间”让孩子们分享学到的知识，教会孩子持续学习的重要性，由此可知，作者的爸爸是一个坚持让孩子接受教育的父亲。故选B项。
51．D 52．A 53．B 54．C 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讨论了美国志愿者文化的重要性和普遍性。文章指出，在美国，参与志愿者活动是生活的一部分，这些活动不仅由教会和全国的组织来组织，还受到政府的鼓励。志愿者活动涵盖了帮助穷人、无家可归者、残疾人等多种形式，包括教育、食物供给、阅读辅助和孤儿院工作等。此外，文章还强调了高中生参与志愿者活动的积极性，以及通过募捐活动为有需要的人筹集资金的做法。最后，文章指出美国志愿者文化的起源与早期移民的贫困和受压迫有关，以及美国志愿者在全球范围内的贡献。
51．细节理解题。根据文章内容，D选项 Some students donate books to children in mountainous areas.（一些学生向山区的孩子们捐赠书籍。）并没有在文中提及。文中提到的慈善活动包括：Some people open up soup kitchens to feed homeless people.（一些人开设救济食堂来喂养无家可归的人。）和Some students bring meals to old people who can’t go out easily.（一些学生为不易出门的老人送饭。）以及Some people collect money to help a foreign country with a recent earthquake.（一些人为最近遭受地震的外国筹款。）故选D项。
52．细节理解题。根据原文“High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students see such activities as a way of becoming involved in the community and the adult-world.（高中生经常被鼓励成为志愿者，许多学校俱乐部活动都围绕着志愿服务。学生视这些活动为参与社区和成人世界的一种方式。）”可知，美国高中生热衷于做志愿工作是因为他们希望参与社会活动，成为社区和成人世界的一部分。故选A项。
53．词句猜测题。文章中划线的词 destitute 在第三段中，根据上下文，它很可能意味着 penniless（无钱的，贫困的）。原文中描述了人们因自然灾害而变得贫困和无家可归：...or another natural disaster which has left people destitute and homeless.（或者另一场自然灾害使人们变得贫困和无家可归。）故选B项。
54．细节理解题。根据原文“The motive to help those less fortunate comes from the poor origins of the American nation. Those immigrants who were poor and downtrodden became dependent on the kindness of their neighbors to make a new life for themselves.（帮助那些不幸的人的动机来自于美国民族的贫穷起源。那些贫穷和受压迫的移民变得依赖邻居的仁慈来为自己创造新生活。）”可知，美国慈善活动的起源是因为早期的贫穷移民需要帮助来开始新生活。故选C项。
55．主旨大意题。根据文章的整体内容，最佳标题是 Voluntary Work in the US（美国的志愿工作）。这个标题概括了文章的主旨，即美国广泛的志愿者文化和参与志愿活动的多种形式。其他选项要么范围太窄（如C和D），要么与文章内容不符（如A）。根据原文“American volunteers work throughout the world in less developed countries. They volunteer by serving as a champion of goodwill both at home and abroad...（美国志愿者在世界各地的不发达国家工作。他们通过在国内外提供善意的服务来担任亲善大使...）”，这强调了美国志愿者的全球影响力，但最佳标题应聚焦于美国国内的志愿工作。故选B项。
56．The bank’s plan to use less staff. Or: Less staff in the bank 57．She returned to college and reevaluated her past life
Or: Return to college and devote more time to her beloved people. 58．Stop/ Prevent; Prohibit /Forbid 59．She is positive /determined/ active / adaptable/hardworking. 60．I will accept the changes and try my best to live a positive life.
Or: I will make use of every chance to be successful in my life.
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了生活中充满了变数，作者用自己的经历告诉我们要接受并善于利用这些改变。
56．细节理解题。根据第一段中最后两句“After twenty-two years of working in a bank, a plan to use less staff led to the unemployment of over one hundred people. Unluckily，I was one of them.（在银行工作了22年之后，一项使用更少员工的计划导致了一百多人失业。不幸的是，我也是其中之一。）”可知，银行的裁员计划让作者失业了，故填The bank’s plan to use less staff. Or: Less staff in the bank。
57．细节理解题。根据第三段中第二句的“First, I decided to return to college and graduate many years later than I should have.（首先，我决定回到大学，比我应该毕业的时间晚许多年。）”及第四段中第一句“The second thing I did to improve my inner self was to reevaluate my past life.（我做的第二件事是改善我的内在自我，重新评估我过去的生活。）”可知，失业后，作者回到大学并重新评估自己过去的生活，故填She returned to college and reevaluated her past life Or: Return to college and devote more time to her beloved people.。
58．词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句“During this time, I realized that no matter what life throws in our way, nothing can hinder our personal growth.( 在这段时间里，我意识到无论生活给我们带来什么，没有什么可以阻碍我们的个人成长。)”可知，无论生活给我们带来了什么（变化），后文应该表达的是没有什么能阻碍我们的个人成长，由此可知画线词词义为“阻碍”，故填Stop/ Prevent; Prohibit /Forbid。
59．推理判断题。根据第二段中最后三句“From the beginning, I chose to look at this matter not as bad luck, but as a welcome chance. I refused to become sorry; instead, I actively planned to do something new and different.（从一开始，我就选择不把这件事看成是坏运气，而是一个可喜的机会。我拒绝道歉；相反，我积极计划做一些新的和不同的事情。）”可知，作者把失业看作一个好机会而不是坏运气，拒绝难过，积极地去做一些新的、不同的事情，下文又说作者回到大学并重新评估过去的生活，由此可见，作者积极、乐观、有决心并且适应能力强，故填She is positive /determined/ active / adaptable/hardworking.。
60．推理判断题。根据最后一段中第一句“The loss of my job led to some positive changes in my life.（失业给我的生活带来了一些积极的变化。）”及最后一段中最后一句“I realize that I have accepted the change, and am making the most of it.（我意识到我已经接受了改变，并且正在充分利用它。）”可知，我会接受生活中的变化并积极地生活，故填I will accept the changes and try my best to live a positive life.Or: I will make use of every chance to be successful in my life.。
61．Dear Jim,
I’m writing to share with you my idea for the upcoming “Release Stress, Fly Your Mind” activity designed by the Student Union. In this activity, I propose organizing a one-day outdoors retreat for all students. We will go to a nearby park or nature reserve, where participants can engage in various team-building activities, such as outdoor games and hiking. These activities will not only help students relieve stress but also promote communication and teamwork among them.
What do you think of my idea I value your opinion and would love to hear any suggestions or improvements you may have. Additionally, I’m interested in learning about similar activities in your country. Could you share any experiences or practices from Britain that focus on stress relief and mental well-being
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的信件。要求考生给自己的英国朋友Jim写信，向其介绍自己就“释放压力，放飞心灵”为主题的活动设计的方案，并征求对方的建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：propose→ suggest
各种各样的：various → a variety of
重视：value → treasure
此外：additionally→ what’s more/in addition
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m writing to share with you my idea for the upcoming “Release Stress, Fly Your Mind” activity designed by the Student Union.
拓展句：I’m writing to share with you my idea for the upcoming “Release Stress, Fly Your Mind” activity which is designed by the Student Union.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We will go to a nearby park or nature reserve, where participants can engage in various team-building activities, such as outdoor games and hiking.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I value your opinion and would love to hear any suggestions or improvements you may have.（运用了省略关系代词that的定语从句）
英语
（考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分）
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．—May I use your printer, Jason I want to print this report.
—________. I am not using it.
A．Never mind B．So what C．Come on D．Go ahead
2．My washing machine ________ this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.
A．has been repaired B．is being repaired C．is repaired D．was repaired
3．________ has been known for some time that plants use chemicals to communicate with each other.
A．What B．That C．As D．It
4．Like a musical symphony, life has high and low moments, and somewhere in between are those moments we call “________”.
A．mysterious B．bittersweet C．accessible D．greedy
5．I'm sorry you've been waiting so long, but it'll still be some time ________ Brian gets back.
A．before B．since C．till D．after
6．A well-known bilingual writer, Lin Yutang brought the ________ of humor to modern Chinese literature.
A．amusement B．concept C．philosophy D．delight
7．People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, ________ have been read hundreds of times previously.
A．all of whom B．each of whom C．all of which D．each of which
8．Tan Dun is most widely known for ________ music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
A．composing B．assigning C．tackling D．suspecting
9．________ made the parents proud was that their daughter won first prize in the English speaking contest.
A．It B．That C．What D．Who
10．The father, ready to retire at an early age, hoped that his eldest son would ________ the family business.
A．take up B．look into C．take over D．look through
11．________ the only way to the mountain has been blocked by snow, we have to wait till it clears up.
A．As soon as B．Even if C．Now that D．As long as
12．Neither side is prepared to talk to ________ unless we can smooth things over between them.
A．others B．the other C．another D．one another
13．The club, ________ 25 years ago, is holding a party for past and present members.
A．being founded B．founding C．founded D．to be founded
14．—I am really upset about tomorrow’s exam. I am always so slow.
—________! You can pass it. You have been working hard on it, haven’t you
A．Cheer up B．Are you kidding C．Just feel at home D．No way
15．________ economic, political and cultural difference, China and America have decided to cooperate in dealing with global issues.
A．In terms of B．In favour of C．On account of D．In spite of
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
This year has been a busy year of travel for me，and the end of the year is no exception. I 16 an early morning flight that had me up at 4：30am to get to the airport．The thought of such an early flight made me 17 , but then I started to think about the chain of people who would make that early journey 18 for me; my Lift driver, check-in agent, security staff, gate agents, flight crew,etc. They all do their jobs at an early hour 19 I can get to my destination safely.
When the trip 20 , I realized I had a(n) 21 ; I could be annoyed about having to take an early flight and hold this 22 with me.Or, I could choose to be 23 for this modern machine of safe air travel and the people who made it possible．Just thinking about the 24 choice got my mind working about 25 I could show my gratitude：what if I got a little gift for every 26 I encountered on my journey
Then I started to think about what kind of gift would be 27 . Because it was a trip，they had to be 28 enough to fit in my luggage. 29 , I decided a Starbucks gift card would be portable and a universally appreciated item that would 30 them to get a coffee, tea or snack．
For the first time in years I actually 31 getting up at 4：30am! I ended up giving gift cards to my Lift driver，airport security agent，two gate agents, and four flight attendants, 32 of whom said thank you and smiled while 33 their duties．And, 34 arriving fired and upset, after only four hours of sleep and a long 35 ，I was energetic and happy to share my story.
16．A．missed B．caught C．booked D．boarded
17．A．upset B．excited C．delighted D．shocked
18．A．difficult B．possible C．comfortable D．impressive
19．A．while B．until C．unless D．so
20．A．came B．ended C．passed D．delayed
21．A．mistake B．choice C．passport D．appointment
22．A．activity B．creativity C．negativity D．priority
23．A．grateful B．responsible C．punctual D．anxious
24．A．either B．neither C．former D．1atter
25．A．why B．how C．where D．when
26．A．child B．person C．worker D．passenger
27．A．expensive B．delicate C．fashionable D．appropriate
28．A．small B．heavy C．flexible D．cheap
29．A．Fortunately B．Obviously C．Gradually D．Eventually
30．A．remind B．enable C．force D．persuade
31．A．got used to B．got fired of C．1ooked forward to D．suffered from
32．A．one B．few C．all D．none
33．A．paying B．performing C．ignoring D．considering
34．A．in spite of B．as a result of C．regardless of D．instead of
35．A．flight B．wait C．rest D．thought
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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
Spanish for Health-care Workers
Instructor: Dr. Lucia Mendez
Class schedule (日程安排)
The class is held in Room 203 every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. You are expected to attend every class and to arrive on time. Please speak with the instructor about any unavoidable absences.
Assignments (功课)
We will use the text Spanish for Health-care Workers. Students are required to read one or more chapters before each class (see reading schedule). In addition, each student will prepare an oral presentation to give to the class before the end of the term. The Language Laboratory, Room 228, is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. In addition to attending class, each student must complete a weekly exercise in the lab.
Grading
There will be four to five tests throughout the term in addition to a midterm and a final exam. Missed tests or exams will count against your grade; there will be no make-ups. The breakdown for calculating (计算) each student’s final mark is as follows: tests and exams — 50 percent; oral presentation — 30 percent; class participation — 20 percent. A grade of B or higher is required to pass this class.
Assistance outside class
If you need extra help or would like to discuss anything with the instructor, my office hours (Room 320) are 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Language Lab staff is also available to help you with your assignments. In addition, individual Spanish instructors are available. Please talk to the staff in the Language Lab for more information about instructors.
36．What can we learn about the class by Dr. Lucia Mendez
A．It meets twice weekly. B．It has no homework.
C．It is a one-to-one class. D．It allows make-up exams.
37．How many tests and exams will there be altogether
A．Just two. B．Six to seven. C．Less than four. D．No more than five.
38．What’s the standard of passing Dr. Lucia Mendez’s class
A．Getting full marks for the oral presentation. B．Completing a daily exercise in the lab.
C．Attending 50 percent of his classes. D．Receiving a grade of B or higher.
39．What can students do in Room 320
A．Give an oral presentation. B．Complete a weekly practice.
C．Attend Dr. Lucia Mendez’s class. D．Turn to Dr. Lucia Mendez for advice.
40．Who would be most interested in Dr. Lucia Mendez’s class
A．A cancer patient.B．A medical worker. C．A literature student. D．A laboratory worker.
B
Have you ever wondered why people often catch themselves singing while having a shower or making dinner Or why karaoke has been popular since it appeared in the 1980s We still have to understand a lot about the effects of music on our brain, but many studies already show it is good for our mind and our body alike.
The first reason you feel like singing along when o you listen to a song is that it makes you feel less lonely. Whether you are cycling home; doing your homework or cheering at your favourite pop star’s concert, singing is communication. It is like sharing a moment with the singer or the people around you. This is why babies often stop crying when they hear music and all children enjoy singing.
All types of singing can make you feel better, but group singing has the best effects on people’s lives. Singing in a group in front of a crowd builds confidence, which explains why joining a choir can decrease anxiety in depressed patients. When you sing, it’s nearly impossible to think about other things. Since you must focus on what you are doing, singing stops you being worried about stressful situations.
Singing can also improve speech development. Children learn to speak faster if they regularly sing from an early age and they are often better at communicating through language. When you sing, you need to remember words and tunes, so this activity is also an excellent way to learn a foreign language and make your pronunciation sound more natural.
You can also improve your physical health when you sing. Since you need to breathe properly, when you sing, you breathe out more carbon dioxide and take in more oxygen, which makes your body fitter and stronger against illnesses. So if you decide to take up a new hobby, singing could be the best way for you to have fun, make new friends and improve your health at the same time.
41．The first paragraph mainly says that________.
A．people prefer singing when they have a meal
B．singing can help us understand the brain better
C．we can improve our health when we sing
D．karaoke isn’t as popular as in the 1980s
42．What happens when you sing along to a song
A．It’s like being at the concert of your favourite singer.
B．It makes you feel connected to others.
C．You can learn a foreign language.
D．You may feel like a pop star.
43．What does the writer say about joining a choir
A．It bothers you when you perform in a crowded building.
B．It makes you feel depressed in front of the audience.
C．It helps you solve everyday problems.
D．It enables you to feel more relaxed
44．Singing can help children________.
A．increase their communication skills
B．take in more carbon dioxide
C．meet famous pop stars
D．spell words properly
45．What is the main idea of the passage
A．It describes when people sing.
B．It introduces the types of singing.
C．It talks about the benefits of singing.
D．It explains why children should join a choir.
C
Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. “There’s so much to learn,” he’d say. “Though we’re born stupid, only the stupid remain that way.” He was determined that none of his children would be denied (拒绝) an education.
Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.
Then came the moment—the time to share the day’s new learning.
Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen.
“Felice,” he’d say, “tell me what you learned today.”
“I learned that the population of Nepal is ....”
Silence.
Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. “The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well….” he’d say. “Get the map; let’s see where Nepal is.” And the whole family went on a search for Nepal.
This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.
As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another’s education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.
Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove useful.
46．What do we know from the first paragraph
A．The author’s father was born in a worker’s family.
B．Those born stupid could not change their life.
C．The town elders wanted to learn about the world.
D．The poor could hardly afford school education.
47．The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “________”.
A．one new thing B．a request
C．the news D．some comment
48．It can be learned from the passage that the author________.
A．enjoyed talking about news
B．knew very well about Nepal
C．felt regret about those wasted days
D．appreciated his father’s educational technique
49．What is the greatest value of “dinner time” to the author
A．Continual learning. B．Showing talents.
C．Family get-together. D．Winning Papa’s approval.
50．The author’s father can be best described as ________.
A．an educator expert at training future teachers
B．a parent insistent on his children’s education
C．a participant willing to share his knowledge
D．a teacher strict about everything his students did
D
It’s not uncommon in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group. Donating one’s time and services is very much a part of the American way of life. Most charitable activities are organized by churches and groups around the nation and even encouraged by the government. The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless and the disabled. Some people work to teach youngsters how to read. Others open up soup kitchens to feed the homeless. Volunteers also take care of the disabled by making reading tapes for the blind and working in orphanages (孤儿院) to help children without parents.
High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students may work with disabled children during a summer program, or participate in a club activity which helps to bring meal to senior citizens who are shut-ins. With their sense of idealism students are often eager to donate their spare time. They see such activities as a way of becoming involved in the community and the adult-world. Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.
In a like manner, throughout the year, fund raising drives are also conducted by schools and community groups to raise money for a worthy cause. They may respond to a recent earthquake in a foreign country, a flood somewhere within their own, or another natural disaster which has left people destitute and homeless. They may organize drives to collect food, clothing and medicines to serve an immediate need. Today even the Halloween custom of ‘trick or treat’ has become an occasion to collect money for a charitable cause.
The motive to help those less fortunate comes from the poor origins of the American nation. Those immigrants who were poor and downtrodden (受压迫的) became dependent on the kindness of their neighbors to make a new life for themselves.
American volunteers work throughout the world in less developed countries. They volunteer by serving as a champion of goodwill both at home and abroad, which no doubt enriches both his life and those whom he serves.
51．Which of the following charitable activities is NOT mentioned in the passage
A．Some people open up soup kitchens to feed homeless people.
B．Some students bring meals to old people who can’t go out easily.
C．Some people collect money to help a foreign country with a recent earthquake.
D．Some students donate books to children in mountainous areas.
52．Why are American high school students eager to do voluntary work
A．Because they want to participate in some social activities.
B．Because they want to go to better universities.
C．Because they can get higher scores at school.
D．Because they can realize their dream sooner.
53．The underlined word “destitute” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______________.
A．lifeless B．penniless C．useless D．valueless
54．American charitable activities started because ______________.
A．Americans are always ready to share with others
B．Americans are mostly kind
C．poor immigrants needed help to make a new life
D．poor Americans couldn’t live on without help
55．What’s the best title of the passage
A．The Call from the Poor B．Voluntary Work in the US
C．Ways to Help the Poor D．American Volunteers around the World
第二部分:写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节：阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。
At the age of forty-five, my usually well-ordered life became full of changes. After twenty-two years of working in a bank, a plan to use less staff led to the unemployment of over one hundred people. Unluckily，I was one of them.
My once good future became uncertain. However, I was not a single parent, so the family did not depend only on my income and my husband can support the family. My motto(格言） has always been，“Change is good; change is progress, but when it affected my life, I had to change it. Accept change and make the most of it.” From the beginning, I chose to look at this matter not as bad luck, but as a welcome chance. I refused to become sorry; instead, I actively planned to do something new and different.
Having a positive attitude made all the difference in the way I pursued（追求） the future. First, I decided to return to college and graduate many years later than I should have. Doing this at my age took more than a little courage. Not being a graduate had never held me back in my career in the bank, but now it’s a personal goal I was looking forward to achieving. With a lot of determination, I went to evening classes and became an adult student. In the class, I became more and more confident. During this time，I realized that no matter what life throws in our way, nothing can hinder our personal growth.
The second thing I did to improve my inner self was to reevaluate(评价） my past life. It used to be filled with endless，and sometimes meaningless events. But now, my heart and life are completely around people I care for.
The loss of my job led to some positive changes in my life. Revisiting the past made room for the future. I realize that I have accepted the change, and am making the most of it.
56．What made the author lose her job (no more than 10 words)
57．What did the author do after the unemployment (no more than 15 words)
58．How do you understand the underlined word “hinder” in Paragraph 3 (no more than 1 words)
59．How would you describe the author’s personalities (no more than 3 words)
60．What’s your attitude towards the “changes” in your life Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
61．假设你是晨光中学的李华。校学生会拟开展“释放压力，放飞心灵”的主题活动，现面向全校征集活动设计方案，请给你的英国朋友Jim写信，谈谈你的想法。内容包括：
(1) 介绍你的方案；
(2) 征求他的意见；
(3) 希望Jim分享他们国家的做法。
注意：
(1)·词数不少于 100；
(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
参考词汇：
“释放压力, 放飞心灵” Release Stress, Fly Your Mind
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案：
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 D B D B A B C A C C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C B C A D C A B D A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C A D B C D A D B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C C B D A A B D D B
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C B D A C D C D A B
题号 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
答案 D A B C B T S S S I
1．D
【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——我可以用一下你的打印机吗，杰森？我想打印这份报告。——去用吧。我现在不用。A. Never mind不要紧，不用在意；B. So what那又怎样；C. Come on加油；D. Go ahead去吧，表示给予许可或允许。根据后文“I am not using it.”可知，此处指允许对方使用打印机，go ahead符合语境。故选D。
2．B
【详解】考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：这星期我的洗衣机正在修理，所以我不得不手洗衣服。由“so I have to wash my clothes by hand”可知，洗衣机不能用了，是正在被修理，因此空格处用现在进行时的被动语态，主语machine是单数，因此空格处是is being repaired。故选B。
3．D
【详解】考查代词it和主语从句。句意：一段时间以来，人们已经知道植物利用化学物质相互交流。分析句子结构可知，句中用it作形式主语，真正的主语为从句that plants use chemicals to communicate with each other. 故选D。
4．B
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就像一首音乐交响曲，生活有高潮和低谷的时刻，在这两者之间的某个时刻，我们称之为“苦乐参半”。A. mysterious神秘的；B. bittersweet苦乐参半的；C. accessible可进入的；D. greedy贪婪的。由“life has high and low moments, and somewhere in between are those moments we call”可知，句子表示“生活有高潮和低谷的时刻，在这两者之间的某个时刻，我们称之为“苦乐参半””，空格处意为“苦乐参半的”。故选B。
5．A
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：对不起让你久等了，但是还得再过一段时间Brian才回来。it will be+一段时间+before...为固定句型，意为“要过多久……才……”。故选A。
6．B
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一位著名的双语作家，林语堂为中国现代文学带来了幽默的概念。A. amusement开心，娱乐；B. concept概念；C. philosophy哲学；D. delight高兴。由“humor to modern Chinese literature”可知，句子表示“作为一位著名的双语作家，林语堂为中国现代文学带来了幽默的概念”，空格处意为“概念”，故选B。
7．C
【详解】考查定语从句和主谓一致。句意：人们不舒服地坐在塑料椅子上，翻阅旧杂志，这些杂志以前都被读过数百次了。分析句子结构，先行词old magazines后面是一个非限制性定语从句，应用which引导。all(所有)作主语时，若指代复数名词，谓语动词用复数，而若指代不可数名词，谓语动词用单数；each(每个)作主语时，谓语动词用单数。根据后面的have可知，这里应用all of which引导，all指代magazines，为复数。故选C。
8．A
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：Tan Dun最广为人知的作品是为电影《卧虎藏龙》和2008年北京奥运会作曲。A. composing作曲；B. assigning分派；C. tackling应付，解决；D. suspecting怀疑。由“music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”可知，此处表示“作曲”。故选A。
9．C
【详解】考查主语从句。句意：令父母感到骄傲的是他们的女儿在英语演讲比赛中获得了第一名。空格处引导主语从句，从句缺少主语，且意义为“……的事物”，应用连接代词what引导从句。故选C。
10．C
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：父亲准备早早退休，希望长子能接管家族生意。A. take up占用；B. look into调查；C. take over接管；D. look through浏览。由所给句意可知，空格处应表达“接管”，故用take over。故选C。
11．C
【详解】考查从属连词。句意：既然去那座山的必经之路被雪挡住了，我们只好等到天晴了。A. As soon as一……就；B. Even if即使；C. Now that既然，因为；D. As long as只要。分析句子可知，空格处为原因状语从句引导词，表示“因为”， Now that“既然，因为”符合句意。故选C项。
12．B
【详解】考查代词词义辨析。句意：除非我们能缓和双方之间的关系，否则双方都不准备同对方谈判。A. others其他人；B. the other（两者中的另一个）；C. another（三者或三者以上的另一个）；D. one another彼此，互相。由between them可知，空格处意为“两者中的另一个”，用the other。故选B。
13．C
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：成立25年的该俱乐部正在为过去和现在的会员举行聚会。分析句子结构可知found在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语club构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故选C。
14．A
【详解】考查交际用语。句意：——我对明天的考试感到很不安。我总是很慢。——振作起来！你可以通过的。你一直在努力，不是吗？A. Cheer up振作起来；B. Are you kidding你在开玩笑吗；C. Just feel at home就像在家一样；D. No way绝不。根据上文“I am really upset about tomorrow’s exam”可知，第一个说话人表达了对考试的担心，结合空后“You can pass it.”可知，第二个说话人是给予鼓励，所以空格处需要打气鼓励的话，Cheer up“振作起来”符合语境。故选A项。
15．D
【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：尽管中美两国在经济、政治和文化上存在差异，但两国已决定在处理全球性问题上进行合作。A. In terms of根据；B. In favour of支持；C. On account of由于；D. In spite of尽管。根据后文“economic, political and cultural difference”可知，此处指尽管中美两国在经济、政治和文化上存在差异，但两国已决定在处理全球性问题上进行合作。故选D。
16．C 17．A 18．B 19．D 20．A 21．B 22．C 23．A 24．D 25．B 26．C 27．D 28．A 29．D 30．B 31．C 32．C 33．B 34．D 35．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，叙述了作者在凌晨4:30起床去机场的经过。
16．C考查动词。A. missed错过，想念； B. caught 抓住； C. booked预定； D. boarded登上。我订了一个早班的航班，让我在凌晨4:30起床去机场。故答案为C。
17．A考查形容词。 A. upset 烦恼的； B. excited 兴奋的； C. delighted 感到高兴的； D. shocked感到震惊的。想到这么早的航班，我就心烦意乱了，但是后来我开始思考那些能让我的早起旅程成为可能的人---。故答案为A。
18．B考查形容词。A. difficult困难的； B. possible 可能的； C. comfortable 舒适的； D. impressive给人以深刻印象的。想到这么早的航班，我就心烦意乱了，但是后来我开始思考那些能让我的早起旅程成为可能的人---。可知答案为B。
19．D 考查状语从句引导词。A. while 当---时候； B. until直到---为止； C. unless 除非； D. so所以。他们都在凌晨工作，这样我就可以安全地到达目的地了。故答案为D。
20．A考查动词。A. came来； B. ended 结束； C. passed传递；D. delayed拖延。当旅行来临时，我意识到我有一个选择：我可能会因为不得不提前坐飞机，而把这种消极情绪带在身边而感到恼火。根据句意可知答案为A。
21． B考查名词。A. mistake错误； B. choice选择； C. passport护照； D. appointment任命，约定。当旅行来临时，我意识到我有一个选择：我可能会因为不得不提前坐飞机，而把这种消极情绪带在身边而感到恼火。根据句意可知答案为B。
22． C考查名词。A. activity 活动； B. creativity创造力； C. negativity消极；D. priority优先权。当旅行来临时，我意识到我有一个选择：我可能会因为不得不提前坐飞机，而把这种消极情绪带在身边而感到恼火。根据句意可知答案为C。
23．A考查形容词。A. grateful感激的； B. responsible 有责任的； C. punctual 准时的； D. anxious焦虑的。我可以选择感激这台现代的安全飞行机器和让它成为可能的人。be grateful for sb.对某人感激，故答案为A。
24． D考查形容词。A. either 两者之一的； B. neither 两者都不的； C. former 前任的； D. latter后者的。想想后一种选择让我意识到我是如何表达我的感激之情的。可知答案为D。
25．B考查宾语从句。 A. why为什么； B. how 如何； C. where 在哪里； D. when什么时候。想想后一种选择让我意识到我是如何表达我的感激之情的：要是我在旅途中遇到的每一个工人都有一份小礼物就好了？可知答案为B。
26．C考查名词。A. child孩子； B. person人； C. worker 工人； D. passenger乘客。我在旅途中遇到的每一个工人都有一份小礼物呢？故选C。
27．D 考查形容词。A. expensive 昂贵的； B. delicate雅致的； C.fashionable时髦的； D. appropriate合适的。然后我开始思考什么样的礼物是合适的。故选D。
28．A考查形容词。 A. small 小的； B. heavy 沉重的； C. flexible 灵活的； D. cheap便宜的。因为这是一次旅行，他们必须小到可以放进我的行李里。可知答案为A。
29．D考查副词。A. Fortunately遗憾地； B. Obviously明显地； C. Gradually 逐渐地； D. Eventually最后。最后，我决定，星巴克的礼品卡是可携带的，是一种被普遍认可的商品，可以让他们得到咖啡/茶或零食。故选D。
30． B考查动词。A. remind 提醒； B. enable 使能够； C. force 强迫； D. persuade规劝。最后，我决定，星巴克的礼品卡是可携带的，是一种被普遍认可的商品，可以让他们得到咖啡/茶或零食。可知答案为B。
31．C考查动词词组。A. got used to 变得习惯于； B. got fired of 感到厌烦； C. 1ooked forward to 期盼； D. suffered from遭受。这是多年来我第一次真正期待在凌晨4:30起床！故选C。
32．C 考查不定代词。A. one一个人； B. few很少； C. all 全部； D. none一个也没有。最后我给了我的司机，机场保安员，两个登机口代理，还有四个空服员礼物卡，所有的人在履行职责时都说谢谢并微笑。根据句意可知答案为C。
33．B考查动词。A. paying付款； B. performing 履行； C. ignoring忽视； D. considering考虑。作者送了礼物卡，所有的人在履行职责时都说谢谢并微笑。故答案为B。
34．D考查词组。A. in spite of 尽管； B. as a result of 由于； C. regardless of不顾 ； D. instead of代替。在只睡了4个小时和长时间的飞行后，没有感到劳累和心烦。故答案为D。
35．A考查名词。A. flight 航班； B. wait 等待； C. rest 休息； D. thought思考。在只睡了4个小时和长时间的飞行后，没有感到劳累和心烦。可知答案为A。
36．A 37．B 38．D 39．D 40．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Lucia Mendez的开设的课程，并对课程时间和课程内容等进行了介绍。
36．细节理解题。根据第一段“The class is held in Room 203 every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.(这门课每周一和周三晚上6:30到8:15在203教室上课)”可知，露西娅·门德斯博士的课每周开两次。故选A。
37．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“There will be four to five tests throughout the term in addition to a midterm and a final exam.(除了期中和期末考试外，整个学期将有四到五次考试)”可知，总共有六到七次测验和考试。故选B。
38．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“A grade of B or higher is required to pass this class.(要通过这门课，成绩必须达到B或更高)”可知，露西亚·门德斯博士的课通过的标准是获得B或更高的成绩。故选D。
39．细节理解题。根据最后一段“If you need extra help or would like to discuss anything with the instructor, my office hours (Room 320) are 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.(如果你需要额外的帮助或想和老师讨论任何事情，我的办公时间(320室)是周一和周三下午5:00-6:30)”可知，学生们在320房间可以向露西娅·门德斯博士寻求建议。故选D。
40．推理判断题。根据第二段“We will use the text Spanish for Health-care Workers.(我们将使用《保健工作人员》西班牙文)”可推知，医务工作者会对露西娅·门德斯博士的课最感兴趣。故选B。
41．C 42．B 43．D 44．A 45．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了唱歌给人们带来的好处。
41．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“We still have to understand a lot about the effects of music on our brain, but many studies already show it is good for our mind and our body alike. (关于音乐对大脑的影响，我们还需要了解很多，但许多研究已经表明，音乐对我们的思想和身体都有好处。)”可知，本段说明了当我们唱歌时，我们可以改善我们的健康。故选C项。
42．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The first reason you feel like singing along when o you listen to a song is that it makes you feel less lonely. (当你听一首歌时，你想跟着一起唱的第一个原因是它能让你感觉不那么孤独。)”可知，你跟着一首歌一起唱会让你觉得和别人有联系。故选B项。
43．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Singing in a group in front of a crowd builds confidence, which explains why joining a choir can decrease anxiety in depressed patients. (在一群人面前唱歌可以建立信心，这就解释了为什么参加合唱团可以减少抑郁症患者的焦虑。)”可知，参加合唱团会减少焦虑，使你感觉更放松。故选D项。
44．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Children learn to speak faster if they regularly sing from an early age and they are often better at communicating through language. (如果孩子从小就经常唱歌，他们就会学会说得更快，而且他们通常更善于通过语言进行交流。)”可知，唱歌可以帮助孩子提高他们的沟通技巧。故选A项。
45．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据最后一段中“So if you decide to take up a new hobby, singing could be the best way for you to have fun, make new friends and improve your health at the same time. (因此，如果你决定培养一项新的爱好，唱歌可能是你获得乐趣、结交新朋友、同时改善健康状况的最佳方式。)”可知，本文主要讲的是唱歌的好处。故选C项。
46．D 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章中作者介绍了父亲独特的教育方式，教会自己持续学习的重要性，并表达自己对父亲的敬爱。
46．细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then.”（爸爸是一个穷苦农民的儿子，早早地离开了学校，去了一家工厂工作，因为当时的教育是为富人准备的。）可知，爸爸是一个穷苦农民的儿子，因为当时的教育是为富人准备的，穷人几乎负担不起学校教育，所以他早早地离开了学校，由此可知，从第一段我们能知道穷人几乎负担不起学校教育。故选D项。
47．词句猜测题。根据画线单词上句“We would talk about the news of the day”（我们会谈论当天的新闻）可知，我们会和爸爸一起谈论当天的新闻，由此可知，画线单词部分指的是“无论多么微不足道，新闻都不会被轻视”，由此可知，画线单词“it”代指的是上文提到的“news”。故选C项。
48．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段关键句“And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.”（通过看着我们，倾听我们，尊重我们的意见，肯定我们的价值，给我们一种尊严感，爸爸无疑是我们最有影响力的老师。）和最后一段关键句“His technique has served me well all my life.”（他的技巧使我终身受益。）可知，作者认为父亲对他来说是最有影响力的老师，父亲的教育技巧使他终身受益，由此可推断出，作者欣赏父亲的教育技巧。故选D项。
49．推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life.”（后来，在我作为未来的教师接受培训的期间，我与一些最著名的教育家一起学习。他们正在传授爸爸一直知道的东西——持续学习的价值。他的技巧使我终身受益。）可知，对于作者来说，“晚餐时间”让作者学会了持续学习，而正是这一点使作者终身受益，由此可知，“晚餐时间”对作者来说最大的价值是持续学习。故选A项。
50．推理判断题。通读文章，结合第一段关键句“He was determined that none of his children would be denied (拒绝) an education.”（他下定决心，他的孩子不会被剥夺受教育的权利。）可知，作者的爸爸知道教育的重要性，坚持让自己的孩子接受教育，并利用“晚餐时间”让孩子们分享学到的知识，教会孩子持续学习的重要性，由此可知，作者的爸爸是一个坚持让孩子接受教育的父亲。故选B项。
51．D 52．A 53．B 54．C 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讨论了美国志愿者文化的重要性和普遍性。文章指出，在美国，参与志愿者活动是生活的一部分，这些活动不仅由教会和全国的组织来组织，还受到政府的鼓励。志愿者活动涵盖了帮助穷人、无家可归者、残疾人等多种形式，包括教育、食物供给、阅读辅助和孤儿院工作等。此外，文章还强调了高中生参与志愿者活动的积极性，以及通过募捐活动为有需要的人筹集资金的做法。最后，文章指出美国志愿者文化的起源与早期移民的贫困和受压迫有关，以及美国志愿者在全球范围内的贡献。
51．细节理解题。根据文章内容，D选项 Some students donate books to children in mountainous areas.（一些学生向山区的孩子们捐赠书籍。）并没有在文中提及。文中提到的慈善活动包括：Some people open up soup kitchens to feed homeless people.（一些人开设救济食堂来喂养无家可归的人。）和Some students bring meals to old people who can’t go out easily.（一些学生为不易出门的老人送饭。）以及Some people collect money to help a foreign country with a recent earthquake.（一些人为最近遭受地震的外国筹款。）故选D项。
52．细节理解题。根据原文“High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students see such activities as a way of becoming involved in the community and the adult-world.（高中生经常被鼓励成为志愿者，许多学校俱乐部活动都围绕着志愿服务。学生视这些活动为参与社区和成人世界的一种方式。）”可知，美国高中生热衷于做志愿工作是因为他们希望参与社会活动，成为社区和成人世界的一部分。故选A项。
53．词句猜测题。文章中划线的词 destitute 在第三段中，根据上下文，它很可能意味着 penniless（无钱的，贫困的）。原文中描述了人们因自然灾害而变得贫困和无家可归：...or another natural disaster which has left people destitute and homeless.（或者另一场自然灾害使人们变得贫困和无家可归。）故选B项。
54．细节理解题。根据原文“The motive to help those less fortunate comes from the poor origins of the American nation. Those immigrants who were poor and downtrodden became dependent on the kindness of their neighbors to make a new life for themselves.（帮助那些不幸的人的动机来自于美国民族的贫穷起源。那些贫穷和受压迫的移民变得依赖邻居的仁慈来为自己创造新生活。）”可知，美国慈善活动的起源是因为早期的贫穷移民需要帮助来开始新生活。故选C项。
55．主旨大意题。根据文章的整体内容，最佳标题是 Voluntary Work in the US（美国的志愿工作）。这个标题概括了文章的主旨，即美国广泛的志愿者文化和参与志愿活动的多种形式。其他选项要么范围太窄（如C和D），要么与文章内容不符（如A）。根据原文“American volunteers work throughout the world in less developed countries. They volunteer by serving as a champion of goodwill both at home and abroad...（美国志愿者在世界各地的不发达国家工作。他们通过在国内外提供善意的服务来担任亲善大使...）”，这强调了美国志愿者的全球影响力，但最佳标题应聚焦于美国国内的志愿工作。故选B项。
56．The bank’s plan to use less staff. Or: Less staff in the bank 57．She returned to college and reevaluated her past life
Or: Return to college and devote more time to her beloved people. 58．Stop/ Prevent; Prohibit /Forbid 59．She is positive /determined/ active / adaptable/hardworking. 60．I will accept the changes and try my best to live a positive life.
Or: I will make use of every chance to be successful in my life.
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了生活中充满了变数，作者用自己的经历告诉我们要接受并善于利用这些改变。
56．细节理解题。根据第一段中最后两句“After twenty-two years of working in a bank, a plan to use less staff led to the unemployment of over one hundred people. Unluckily，I was one of them.（在银行工作了22年之后，一项使用更少员工的计划导致了一百多人失业。不幸的是，我也是其中之一。）”可知，银行的裁员计划让作者失业了，故填The bank’s plan to use less staff. Or: Less staff in the bank。
57．细节理解题。根据第三段中第二句的“First, I decided to return to college and graduate many years later than I should have.（首先，我决定回到大学，比我应该毕业的时间晚许多年。）”及第四段中第一句“The second thing I did to improve my inner self was to reevaluate my past life.（我做的第二件事是改善我的内在自我，重新评估我过去的生活。）”可知，失业后，作者回到大学并重新评估自己过去的生活，故填She returned to college and reevaluated her past life Or: Return to college and devote more time to her beloved people.。
58．词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句“During this time, I realized that no matter what life throws in our way, nothing can hinder our personal growth.( 在这段时间里，我意识到无论生活给我们带来什么，没有什么可以阻碍我们的个人成长。)”可知，无论生活给我们带来了什么（变化），后文应该表达的是没有什么能阻碍我们的个人成长，由此可知画线词词义为“阻碍”，故填Stop/ Prevent; Prohibit /Forbid。
59．推理判断题。根据第二段中最后三句“From the beginning, I chose to look at this matter not as bad luck, but as a welcome chance. I refused to become sorry; instead, I actively planned to do something new and different.（从一开始，我就选择不把这件事看成是坏运气，而是一个可喜的机会。我拒绝道歉；相反，我积极计划做一些新的和不同的事情。）”可知，作者把失业看作一个好机会而不是坏运气，拒绝难过，积极地去做一些新的、不同的事情，下文又说作者回到大学并重新评估过去的生活，由此可见，作者积极、乐观、有决心并且适应能力强，故填She is positive /determined/ active / adaptable/hardworking.。
60．推理判断题。根据最后一段中第一句“The loss of my job led to some positive changes in my life.（失业给我的生活带来了一些积极的变化。）”及最后一段中最后一句“I realize that I have accepted the change, and am making the most of it.（我意识到我已经接受了改变，并且正在充分利用它。）”可知，我会接受生活中的变化并积极地生活，故填I will accept the changes and try my best to live a positive life.Or: I will make use of every chance to be successful in my life.。
61．Dear Jim,
I’m writing to share with you my idea for the upcoming “Release Stress, Fly Your Mind” activity designed by the Student Union. In this activity, I propose organizing a one-day outdoors retreat for all students. We will go to a nearby park or nature reserve, where participants can engage in various team-building activities, such as outdoor games and hiking. These activities will not only help students relieve stress but also promote communication and teamwork among them.
What do you think of my idea I value your opinion and would love to hear any suggestions or improvements you may have. Additionally, I’m interested in learning about similar activities in your country. Could you share any experiences or practices from Britain that focus on stress relief and mental well-being
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的信件。要求考生给自己的英国朋友Jim写信，向其介绍自己就“释放压力，放飞心灵”为主题的活动设计的方案，并征求对方的建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：propose→ suggest
各种各样的：various → a variety of
重视：value → treasure
此外：additionally→ what’s more/in addition
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m writing to share with you my idea for the upcoming “Release Stress, Fly Your Mind” activity designed by the Student Union.
拓展句：I’m writing to share with you my idea for the upcoming “Release Stress, Fly Your Mind” activity which is designed by the Student Union.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We will go to a nearby park or nature reserve, where participants can engage in various team-building activities, such as outdoor games and hiking.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I value your opinion and would love to hear any suggestions or improvements you may have.（运用了省略关系代词that的定语从句）