吉林省长春市南关区2024-2025学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题（含解析，无听力原文及音频）

长春2024—2025学年（上）期末考试
高一英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What colour is the man’s hair
A．Brown. B．Black. C．Grey.
2．What does the woman prefer
A．A TV set. B．The Internet. C．Newspapers.
3．Why does the woman refuse to eat more food
A．She is on a diet. B．She dislikes meat pie. C．She just finished dinner.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．When the flight starts. B．Why it was noisy. C．What they saw.
5．Which train will the woman take
A．1:00. B．2:30. C．4:20.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is Helen doing
A．Taking a walk. B．Drawing pictures. C．Having a cleanup.
7．What will the man do next
A．Look after the kids. B．Work with Tina. C．Plant some trees.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where does this conversation take place
A．At a store. B．At an office. C．At a hotel.
9．Why does the man talk to Carol
A．To buy grapes. B．To book a room. C．To discuss his trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10．Why does the woman recommend Egypt
A．It is an amazing place. B．It is easy to get air tickets. C．It is a short journey to go there.
11．What does the man think about traveling to Egypt by ship
A．It takes time. B．It costs much. C．It is worthwhile.
12．What do the man's family do about their travel plan
A．Tour the countryside. B．Go to the beach. C．Stay at home.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至 16题。
13．What is the man
A．A radio host. B．An English teacher. C．A college student.
14．When did Allen start the volunteer program
A．One year ago. B．Three years ago. C．Four years ago.
15．What is the purpose of Allen’s program
A．To offer well-paid jobs to the young.
B．To connect parents with teachers.
C．To help the old and students.
16．How many volunteers were there in the program last year
A.20. B.200. C.1,200.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To share some information.
B．To introduce a police officer.
C．To warmly welcome his friend.
18．What is Jessica responsible for
A．School planning. B．Student affairs. C．Workers' payment.
19．When is the office open on weekdays
A．From 9:30 am to 4:00 p.m.
B．From 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
C．From 9:30 am to 6:00 p.m.
20．What should visitors do during a busy time
A．Raise some questions. B．Answer phone calls. C．Leave their names.
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）
A
Do you love literature and travel Then your travels can be an opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
The Library of Admont Abbey
The library is located in Austria. Inside this extraordinary place is a superb room housing a rich collection of great works. The ornaments (装饰品) above the shelves, as well as the statues, ceilings, are splendid. The library also has the first edition of The Encyclopedia by Diderot and Alembert. This place was once repaired for four years from 2000 to 2004.
The Library of Congress, Washington
This library was founded in 1800 and was one of the largest libraries in the world. The building is breathtakingly beautiful, with the octagonal Reading Room surrounded by an elevated gallery from which readers can gaze up at the stunning ceilings. The well-carved statues in the Great Hall are another feature not to be missed.
Binhai Library, Tianjin
The Tianjin library is a pure architectural masterpiece. The building is nicknamed “The Eye” because the eye is a recognizable feature of the design visible from inside and outside. This immaculate space has been designed so that visitors can easily move around, stop to read, but also meet and chat. The number of shelves and the height are impressive.
The Library of George Peabody
This is one of the most remarkable university libraries in the world and is named after a famous American philanthropist. The heart of the library is a superb long hall for books, all on five floors. With its 18m high central hall, no wonder the place was called the “cathedral of books”. It has a catalogue of 300,000 books, including the first edition of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species.
21．What do the Library of Admont Abbey and the Library of Congress have in common
A．They both have been rebuilt. B．They are both private libraries.
C．They each have impressive statues. D．They are both located in a university.
22．Which library offers a great place for readers to communicate
A．The library of Admont Abbey. B．The Library of Congress, Washington.
C．Binhai Library, Tianjin. D．The library of George Peabody.
23．Where is the text probably from
A．A science article. B．A book review. C．A news report. D．A travel guide.
B
Recently, video clips of Zhang Jianna, a city cleaner from Chaoyang Sanitation (环境卫生), have gone viral online.
The 49-year-old Zhang is from a village in Hebei province. With only a high school diploma, she had previously worked as a restaurant server and a store seller. In 2012, she took on the role of a sanitation worker in the embassy area of Sanlitun in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. One morning, a foreigner came to her and spoke a long string of unfamiliar words to her. Zhang didn’t know how to react. The special experience deeply moved Zhang and she was determined (下定决心) to learn English.
“I just want to help whenever someone is in need,” said Zhang. Without a teacher, she began learning English from her children’s textbooks, starting with basic words and phrases. With no fixed study hours, she used every free moment. While others rested, she memorized vocabulary and practiced speaking. Upon arriving home after work, she would note down new knowledge points and review them until thoroughly understood.
“Learning English at 40, I would easily forget the words I learned the previous day,” Zhang said. However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning. She also downloaded over a dozen English learning apps on her computer and phone. “Learn step by step, learn every day.” Zhang said. To date, she has collected a vocabulary of around 3,000 English words, enabling her to talk fluently with foreigners. “Growing up without a college education, I sometimes feared being looked down upon. But every time I help a stranger in English, I feel incredibly achievable.”
“To serve others makes me happy and it’s where I prove my self-worth,” said Zhang. “After retirement, I also want to introduce my hometown in English and develop local tourism.”
24．What do we know about Zhang Jianna from paragraph 2
A．She graduated from a university. B．She understood the foreigner’s words.
C．She wants to be an English teacher. D．She works as a sanitation worker.
25．For what reason can Zhang learn English well
A．A college education. B．A decade-long persistence.
C．A high school diploma. D．A confident English teacher.
26．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the text
A．Persistence is key to learning English. B．Devote any possible moment to learning.
C．Growing up in a village is looked down upon. D．Her inspiring journey leads to a new goal.
27．Which of the following word can best describe Zhang
A．Adventurous. B．Generous. C．Curious. D．Determined.
C
Everywhere you go, it seems like people are using something to reduce the noise in their lives. They wear over-ear headphones on public transportation, during long flights, or in open-plan offices, or use colored earplugs (耳塞) at concerts. Silence is now big business, with the global market for noise-cancelling headphones bringing $13.1 billion in 2021. Experts predict that this figure will triple by 2031. While these market-based solutions are becoming popular, they raise a question: Are there physical and social effects to shutting out the world around us
Noise-cancelling technology was first developed in the 1950s to reduce cockpit noise for pilots. The headphones today use technology known as active noise control. However, too much of a good thing also has its downsides. Many studies have shown that constant earplug wearing, day and night, over just one week can lead to a condition known as tinnitus (耳鸣). “When you stop listening to outside sounds, your brain starts to turn up its ‘internal volume’ so that it can still pick up on things.” McAlpine says. “If you stop the sound going into your ears, it’s like messing with how your brain is supposed to work naturally.”
When it comes to distraction (干扰), the type of noise may matter as much as volume. Moderate (适中的) background noise, around 70dB, has been found to advance performance on creative tasks, for example. “Some people can work really effectively in buzzy cafes and even airports, and yet they can’t focus in the same way in an office. Even if it isn’t as noisy,” McAlpine says. “Your brain in the office is automatically paying attention to all those other conversations — because they might be about something you need to know.”
How, then, can we deal with all the loud distractions in our modern lives An over-dependence on noise-cancelling technology is not necessarily the solution, says McAlpine. “We have given more control to outside sources over our sound environment compared to our visual environment,” he says. If people started wearing AR/VR goggles and living in their own virtual worlds instead of focusing on improving the physical environment, “And that’s problematic.”
28．What is the purpose of noise-cancelling headphones
A．To pick up the sounds.
B．To reduce the rate of tinnitus.
C．To improve performance on creative tasks.
D．To create a sense of silence in noisy environments.
29．Which statement is TRUE according to the article
A．Wearing noise-cancelling headphones has no physical or social costs.
B．Creative task performance can be improved by the moderate background noise.
C．Noise-cancelling technology was first developed in the 1950s for concertgoers.
D．The global market for noise-cancelling headphones is believed to drop by 2031.
30．What does the underlined word “buzzy” mean in the third paragraph
A．Lively. B．Advanced. C．Interesting. D．Quiet.
41．What attitude does McAlpine hold towards the over-dependence on the technology
A．Negative. B．Objective. C．Optimistic. D．Indifferent.
D
Have you ever imagined an insect-inspired robot, which weighs less than a gram, could one day help out in surgery (外科手术)
Scientists have designed this small, “insect-bot” called mCLARI that can control and even change its body shape as it travels in different environments to fit through gaps. It’s 2 centimeters long, weighs less than 0.97 grams and can travel at a speed of 6 centimeters per second.It’s the smaller, faster replacement to CLARI, which was designed by the same team.
“Because of the robot’s small size and ability to change shape, we expect usage of this technology in four important areas,” the lead author Kaushik Jayaram said. These include disaster (灾害) response , check on high-value objects, environmental monitoring and medical treatment.
“In the long term, we hope such robots will be used more widely in moving through human bodies and performing surgeries that can’t be easily done at present,” Jayaram said. With mCLARI, Jayaram’s team is moving closer to creating robots that can fit in different environments—just like the insects they’re inspired by.
The mCLARI robot has four legs and can move in narrow spaces by changing between running forward and side-to-side and can use different speeds in human bodies. Its legs are joined to its body through joints (关节), which enables mCLARI to change its body shape based on the environment it is in. For example, its legs can be lengthened up to 50% in certain spaces.
As follow-up work, the scientists want to give mCLARI more power and sensing ability while helping the surgeries. “We are also excited about understanding the effect of shape change on improving functions of robots,” Jayaram said. “And this is sure a great one-step forward of the technology. The robot will have entered the market by 2025 and will bring greater benefits to mankind, especially in medical treatment.”
32．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．Possible application fields of the robot. B．Different types of the robot.
C．Several important features of the robot. D．Working process of the robot.
33．Which of the following can best describe mCLARI
A．Valuable but uncontrollable. B．Modern but high-cost.
C．Heavy and time-consuming. D．Advanced and effective.
34．What is Jayaram’s attitude towards the robot
A．Worried. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Uninterested.
35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Jayaram: A Scientist Studying Robot Intelligence
B．mCLARI Is Already Widely Available in the Market
C．CLARI: A Robot Invented by Inspiration from the Insects
D．A Tiny Shape-changing Robot Will Help Perform Surgeries
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 and ends on Dec 21. 16 Here are several things you should know about Major Snow.
Snowy winter
The sow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the. Snowflakes fall and the world turns white. 17 That is why an old saying goes like this, “A timely snow promises a good harvest”.
Appreciating plum blossoms
Plum blossoms usually flower in mid-to-late December in some southern cities of China, and sometimes bloom even earlier. 18 Along with the pine (松木) and bamboo, the plum blossom is considered one of the Three Friends of Winter.
Eating lamb
Lamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow. It’s excellent for nourishing (滋养) the body and providing protection against the cold. People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup with their families and friends. 19 Though cooked in different ways, lamb remains the main dish on this day.
20
During Major Snow, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of illness, which can be prevented by wearing a scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water. When it is getting drier and colder, people should drink more water; but do not drink too much at once or drink cold water after exercise.
A．Drinking water.
B．Preventing illness.
C．It is valued in Chinese culture for its character during cold winters.
D．As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pests
E．During the period, the snow becomes heavy and the temperature drops significantly.
F．In addition, eastern residents would prepare it with vegetables to make it more nutritious.
G．But even today, Chinese people are likely to refer to the solar terms when guidance is needed.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Danielle was living in a new city with no local bank of her own. She desperately needed to 21 a bank to cash her paycheck. For more than two weeks, she made 22 one after another but in vain. How could she continue to 23 herself and her two children as a single mother
Taking a break from her 24 , Danielle decided to attend a meeting at the local women's resource center. The women there had been a strong source of encouragement since she fled her home 25 for her safety. Sitting next to Danielle, Amy began to share the details of her 26 situation. She was just days away from 27 her home and her car. Her phone and electric services were both scheduled to be 28 . Her husband had gambled away their money. She had nothing left. Nothing!
As Amy described the degree of the situation, Danielle 29 God’s soft whisper in her heart: “After the meeting, give Amy twenty dollars.” Danielle immediately thought, “But I can’t. I only have forty dollars.” She heard the 30 again. Danielle knew she needed to follow. When the meeting 31 , she reached into her purse and 32 handed twenty dollars to Amy. Knowing Danielle's situation, Amy was 33 to accept it at first. But as a crowd of women 34 to give Amy hugs of support, Danielle told her that God wanted her to have it. Then Danielle left.
Now with just twenty dollars left in her wallet, Danielle decided to 35 cashing her paycheck at just one more bank before heading home. 36 she expected the rejection she had received at so many other banks, she was 37 filled with renewed confidence and optimism. Hopefully, she walked into the bank next to the women's center. Moments later, the bank 38 her paycheck with no questions asked. Wearing a big smile, Danielle returned home.
As for Danielle, it has been three years since that day. Realizing true hope has no 39 , she continues to be 40 for the lifetime supply that she received for just twenty dollars.
21．A．select B．find C．consult D．search
22．A．decisions B．choices C．appointments D．attempts
23．A．encourage B．believe C．support D．comfort
24．A．ambitions B．struggles C．failures D．experiences
25．A．in fear B．in debt C．in public D．in doubt
26．A．similar B．unique C．desperate D．social
27．A．ruining B．leaving C．missing D．losing
28．A．cancelled B．reduced C．abolished D．charged
29．A．received B．found C．heard D．felt
30．A．story B．advice C．order D．voice
31．A．followed B．lasted C．concluded D．agreed
32．A．quietly B．politely C．happily D．sadly
33．A．unlikely B．unwilling C．eager D．embarrassed
34．A．intended B．approached C．managed D．continued
35．A．avoid B．try C．consider D．risk
36．A．If B．But C．Since D．While
37．A．anyhow B．somehow C．therefore D．otherwise
38．A．counted B．checked C．cashed D．tested
39．A．price B．cost C．cause D．purpose
40．A．ready B．welcome C．fortunate D．thankful
第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
In the journey of life, everyone 41 (experience) various stages of growth. These stages shape (vt. 塑造) us into the individuals we become, 42 (teach) us valuable lessons along the way. As a high school student, I have gone through many changes 43 have led to my personal development.
One of the 44 (important) experiences that impacted (影响) my growth was when I took part in 45 community service project during the summer vacation. The project involved (涉及) volunteering at a local elderly care home. At first, I was quite reluctant (不情愿的) and felt 46 (comfortable) interacting with the senior citizens. 47 , as I spent more time with them, listening to their stories and helping with small tasks, I began to understand the importance of compassion (同情) and empathy.
This experience not only taught me the value of serving others but also helped me develop better communication 48 (skill). I learned how to communicate 49 people from different generations and backgrounds. It was a turning point in my personal growth, making me a more considerate and respectful person.
Another important aspect of my growth has been my relationship with my family. Growing up, I often found myself at odds with (与……有分歧) my parents, especially regarding my studies and future plans. We used to have frequent arguments, and I felt 50 (misunderstand). But as I grow older, I’m beginning to appreciate their perspective (视角，观点) and the reasons behind their concerns.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写（共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
根据语境，在空白处填入括号内汉语对应的英语单词的正确形式。（范围必修一、必修二Unit1 Unit2）
66. It is strongly __________ (被推荐) that the machines should be checked every year.
67. I know it's hard to understand and it’s __________ (令人困惑的).
68. I'm still the __________ (十几岁的青少年) I once was, without the slightest change in my heart.
69. She offered to arrange his __________ (膳宿) and even planned his sightseeing.
70. “You will see how the glory of humanity comes from ordinary people in __________ (极端的) situations.” says Guan.
71. After years of hard work, she is obviously excited to get her work __________ (被认可) in the medical circle.
72.The concert hall has also introduced a new __________ (官方的)
73. China highly appreciates the __________ (不知疲倦的) efforts by the WHO.
74. As for students like us, we should have a good __________ (态度) towards failure.
75. In 2019, the Mekong River experienced its lowest water level since records began because of __________ (干旱).
76. People who have just risen out of poverty can fall into poverty again due to natural __________ (灾难) , illnesses or other problems.
77. __________ (尽管) the heavy hit of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, Shenzhen has shown strong economic vitality and attracted foreign money with its excellent business environment.
78. They have a support __________ (系统) of these all around from one base to another.
79. The main __________ (因素) in deciding whether or not to do so is the size of your project.
80. Yuan Longping, a famous agricultural scientist, has made a great __________ (贡献) to our country.
81. Though he could’t play basketball as well as a __________ (职业的、 专业的) player, he never gave up his dream.
82. Above the main gate was a sign written in large __________ (文字).
83. My father doesn't like anyone to challenge his __________ (权威) no matter at home or at work.
84. We must take __________ (有效的) measures immediately to prevent endangered animals from being hunted.
85. The little boy figured out this difficult question in such an __________ (不寻常的) way, which made me quite surprised.
第二节 书面表达（共1小题，共20分）
假设你是李华，你校英文社团拟举办“Changes Begin With You”为题目的演讲比赛。请你围绕动物保护写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1.简要介绍存在的问题；
2.提出改变措施。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today I am honored to give a speech titled Changes Begin With You.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your listening.
【参考答案】
【1题答案】
1.5分【1-5】ABACB【6~10】CBBCA【11-15】ACABC【16~20】BABCC
2.5分【21-23】CCD【24-27】DBDD【28-31】DBAA【32-35】ADBD【36-40】EDCFB
1分【41-55】CAABC BBDCD ACBDA
1.5分【56-65】
56．experiences 57．teaching 58．that/ which 59．most important 60．a
61．uncomfortable 62．However 63．skills 64．with 65．misunderstood
1分【66-85】
66.recommended 67. confusing 68. teenager 69. accommodation 70. extreme
71.recognized 72. official 73. tireless 74. attitude 75. drought
76.disasters 77. Despite 78. system 79. factor 80. contribution
81.professional 82. characters 83. authority 84. effective 85. unusual
【作文答案】
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today I am honored to give a speech titled Changes Begin With You. Cultural heritage is the common treasure of mankind, It provides a strong symbol of the past from which we can reflect on the present and future. Cultural heritage is unique and can't be replaced once it has gone.Therefore, it makes great sense to protect cultural heritage for the future generations.
The public should promote the awareness of cultural heritage protection. Countries should team up with one another to work out practical plans regarding cultural heritage protection. As senior students, we can help protect cultural heritage by making visitors respect its history.
Changes begin with you! Every little effort counts. It is my firm belief that only with joined efforts can we have a better tomorrow.
Thank you for listening.
【阅读解析】
1．C 2．C 3．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些世界上最美丽的图书馆。
1．细节理解题。由文章The Library of Admont Abbey部分中“The ornaments above the shelves, as well as the statues, ceilings, are splendid. (架子上的装饰品，以及雕像、天花板，都很华丽。)”和The Library of Congress, Washington部分中“The well-carved statues in the Great Hall are another feature not to be missed. (大会堂里雕刻精美的雕像是另一个不容错过的特色。)”可知，Library of Admont Abbey和the Library of Congress的共同之处是都有令人印象深刻的雕像。故选C。
2．细节理解题。由文章Binhai Library, Tianjin部分中“This immaculate space has been designed so that visitors can easily move around, stop to read, but also meet and chat. (这个完美的空间设计使游客可以轻松地四处走动，停下来阅读，也可以见面聊天。)”可知，天津滨海图书馆为读者提供了一个很好的交流场所。故选C。
3．推理判断题。由文章第一段“Do you love literature and travel Then your travels can be an opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful libraries in the world. (你喜欢文学和旅游吗 那么你的旅行就有机会参观一些世界上最美丽的图书馆。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一些世界上最美丽的图书馆，可知本文来自于旅行指南。故选D。
4．D 5．B 6．D 7．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了朝阳环卫城市清洁工张建娜的视频在网络上疯传，她在40岁时努力自学英语，如今49岁的她能够流利地和外国人交流，这让她在服务别人的同时证明了自己的价值。
4．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In 2012, she took on the role of a sanitation worker in the embassy area of Sanlitun in Beijing’s Chaoyang District.(2012年，她在北京朝阳区三里屯使馆区担任环卫工人。)”可知，她是一名环卫工人。故选D。
5．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The 49-year-old Zhang is from a village in Hebei province.(49岁的张来自河北省的一个村庄。)”和第四段中的“‘Learning English at 40, I would easily forget the words I learned the previous day,’ Zhang said. However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning.(张说：‘40岁学英语，我很容易忘记前一天学的单词。’然而，她坚持了下来，晚上复习单词，第二天早上再重复一遍。)”可推测出，长达十年的坚持学习让她学好了英语。故选B。
6．推理判断题。根据画线句前面的“To serve others makes me happy and it’s where I prove my self-worth(为他人服务让我快乐，这也是我证明自我价值的地方)”可知，她在用英语帮助陌生人时证明了自己的价值，再结合画线句“After retirement, I also want to introduce my hometown in English and develop local tourism.(退休后，我也想用英语介绍我的家乡，发展当地的旅游业。)”可知，她想要在退休后用英语介绍家乡，帮助发展家乡的旅游业。她实现了自我价值，想要从一个平凡的环卫工人转变为一个帮助家乡旅游业发展的人，由此可推测，她鼓舞人心的经历引导她树立了新的目标。故选D。
7．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The special experience deeply moved Zhang and she was determined (下定决心) to learn English.(这段特殊的经历深深触动了张，她下定决心要学习英语。)”和第四段中的“However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning.(然而，她坚持了下来，晚上复习单词，第二天早上再重复一遍。)”可知，她下定决心学习英语，并且刻苦学习，日复一日地坚持了下来，由此可推测出，她是一个很有决心的人。故选D。
8．D 9．B 10．A 11．A
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了现代社会中噪音干扰的问题以及人们使用降噪技术的现象。文章指出，虽然降噪技术在市场上大受欢迎，但过度使用可能带来身体和社会方面的负面影响。
8．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Everywhere you go, it seems like people are using something to reduce the noise in their lives. They wear over-ear headphones on public transportation, during long flights, or in open-plan offices, or use colored earplugs (耳塞) at concerts.(无论你走到哪里，人们似乎都在用某种东西来减少生活中的噪音。他们在公共交通工具上、长途飞行中或在开放式办公室里戴着戴耳式耳机，或者在音乐会上使用彩色耳塞)”和第二段中“Noise-cancelling technology was first developed in the 1950s to reduce cockpit noise for pilots. The headphones today use technology known as active noise control.(降噪技术最早是在20世纪50年代发展起来的，目的是为飞行员减少驾驶舱的噪音。今天的耳机使用了一种被称为主动噪声控制的技术)”可推知，降噪耳机是用于减少生活中的噪音，在嘈杂的环境中创造一种安静的感觉。故选D项。
9．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Moderate (适中的) background noise, around 70dB, has been found to advance performance on creative tasks, for example.(例如，研究发现，适度的背景噪音(约70分贝)可以提高创造性任务的表现)”可知，适度的背景噪声可以提高创造性任务的表现，故“Creative task performance can be improved by the moderate background noise.”是正确表述。故选B项。
10．词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“Some people can work really effectively in buzzy cafes and even airports, and yet they can’t focus in the same way in an office.(有些人可以在buzzy的咖啡馆甚至机场高效地工作，但他们却无法在办公室里保持同样的专注)”中“cafes(咖啡馆)”和常识可推知，咖啡馆是喧闹的，故buzzy与lively同义，意为“热闹的”。故选A项。
11．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“An over-dependence on noise-cancelling technology is not necessarily the solution, says McAlpine.(过度依赖降噪技术未必是解决问题的办法，麦卡尔平说)”可推知，McAlpine对过度依赖降噪技术持否定态度。故选A项。
12．A 13．D 14．B 15．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了科学家们设计的一款新的机器人，这款机器人可以在外科手术中大显身手。
12．主旨大意题。根据文章第三段““Because of the robot’s small size and ability to change shape, we expect usage of this technology in four important areas,” the lead author Kaushik Jayaram said. These include disaster(灾害)response , check on high-value objects, environmental monitoring and medical treatment. (主要作者Kaushik Jayaram表示：“由于机器人体积小，且能够改变形状，我们预计这项技术将在四个重要领域得到应用。”这些领域包括灾难响应、检查高价值物品、环境监测和医疗治疗。)”可知，第三段主要讨论了这种机器人可能的应用领域，包括灾难响应、检查高价值物品、环境监测和医疗治疗。故选A。
13．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Scientists have designed this small, “insect-bot” called mCLARI that can control and even change its body shape as it travels in different environments to fit through gaps. (科学家们设计了一种名为“mCLARI”小型昆虫机器人，它可以控制甚至改变自己的体型，在不同的环境中穿行，以适应缝隙。)”以及文章第三段““Because of the robot’s small size and ability to change shape, we expect usage of this technology in four important areas,” the lead author Kaushik Jayaram said. These include disaster (灾害) response , check on high-value objects, environmental monitoring and medical treatment. (主要作者Kaushik Jayaram表示：“由于机器人体积小，且能够改变形状，我们预计这项技术将在四个重要领域得到应用。”这些领域包括灾难响应、检查高价值物品、环境监测和医疗治疗。)”可知，这款机器人是由科学家设计的，能够控制和改变形状以适应不同环境，预计在医疗等领域有广泛应用，这表明它是先进且有效的技术。故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As follow-up work, the scientists want to give mCLARI more power and sensing ability while helping the surgeries. “We are also excited about understanding the effect of shape change on improving functions of robots,” Jayaram said. “And this is sure a great one-step forward of the technology. The robot will have entered the market by 2025 and will bring greater benefits to mankind, especially in medical treatment.” (作为后续工作，科学家们希望在帮助手术的同时赋予mCLARI更多的能量和感知能力。Jayaram说：“我们也很高兴能够理解形状变化对提高机器人功能的影响。这无疑是这项技术向前迈出的一大步。到2025年，机器人将进入市场，并将为人类带来更大的利益，特别是在医疗方面。”)”可知，Jayaram对于这款机器人的前景抱有积极的态度。故选B。
15．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Have you ever imagined an insect-inspired robot, which weighs less than a gram, could one day help out in surgery (外科手术) (你是否曾想象过，一个受昆虫启发、重量不到一克的机器人，有朝一日能在外科手术中大显身手？)”以及全文内容可知，主要介绍了科学家设计的一种小型、可变形的机器人mCLARI，并指出它未来可能在手术等领域的应用。因此选项D“A Tiny Shape-changing Robot Will Help Perform Surgeries (一个微型变形机器人将帮助进行手术)”最能概括文章内容。故选D。
16．E 17．D 18．C 19．F 20．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了中国传统节气“大雪”期间，人们应该注意的五件事情。
16．由下文中标题“Snowy winter”以及“The sown in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the.(中国北方的雪可能会持续一整天，折断树枝，堵塞道路)”可知，在南方，雪花飘落，世界变白，大雪这个节气是多雪的，推知气温会下降，故E选项“在此期间，雪变大，气温明显下降。”符合语境，故选E。
17．根据后文“That is why an old saying goes like this, “A timely snow promises a good harvest”.(这就是为什么有句老话说：“瑞雪兆丰年”)”可知，本句是在解释后文“瑞雪兆丰年”这句话的原因。故D选项“由于积雪覆盖地面，冬季的低温杀死了害虫”符合语境，故选D。
18．根据上文“Plum blossoms usually flower in mid-to-late December in some southern cities of China, and sometimes bloom even earlier.(在中国南方的一些城市，梅花通常在12月中下旬开花，有时甚至更早)”以及后文“Along with the pine (松木) and bamboo, the plum blossom is considered one of the Three Friends of Winter.(梅花与松竹并称为“岁寒三友”)”可知，本句主要说明梅花在中国文化中的地位，故C选项“它在中国文化中因其在寒冷冬季的特点而受到重视”符合语境，故选C。
19．根据上文“People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup with their families and friends.(重庆人喜欢和家人朋友一起喝炖羊肉汤)”以及后文“Though cooked in different ways, lamb remains the main dish on this day.(尽管烹饪方法不同，羊肉仍然是这一天的主菜)”可知，本句主要是在说明羊肉的不同烹饪方法。故F选项“此外，东部居民会把它和蔬菜一起做，使它更有营养”符合语境，故选F。
20．根据本段内容“During Major Snow, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of illness, which can be prevented by wearing a scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water. When it is getting drier and colder, people should drink more water; but do not drink too much at once or drink cold water after exercise.(大雪期间，中国人会注意疾病的爆发，可以通过戴围巾保护脖子和适当喝水来预防疾病。当天气变干变冷时，人们应该多喝水；但不要一次喝太多，也不要在运动后喝凉水)”可知，本段的主旨是大雪期间需要预防疾病。故B选项“预防疾病”符合语境，故选B。
21．B 22．D 23．C 24．B 25．A 26．C 27．D 28．A 29．C 30．D 31．C 32．A 33．B 34．B 35．B 36．D 37．B 38．C 39．A 40．D
【分析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了Danielle的一段困难的经历。
Danielle需要找到一家银行取钱，她一家一家的尝试，但都是白费力气，作为单身母亲，她不知道怎样养活她自己和两个孩子，一次聚会让她从挣扎，困苦的生活中获得片刻的喘息。在那里她遇到了Amy，Amy丢了她的家和车；她的电话和电因欠费而被取消；他的丈夫拿走了所有的钱，所以Amy一无所有了。当会议结束的时候，Danielle给了她自己40美元的一半给了Amy，然后Danielle又去尝试一家银行，结果成功取得了钱。尽管真正的希望是没有价格的，但是她仍旧感激那只有20美元的生活经历。
21．考查动词辨析。根据上句with no local bank of her own可知她需要找到一家银行取钱，所以用B表示"发现"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"挑选"；C表示"咨询"；D"搜查"。
22．考查名词辨析。根据本句的but in vain可知她一家一家的尝试，但都是白费力气，所以答案是D"尝试""。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"决定"；B表示"选择"；C表示"约会"。
23．考查动词辨析。根据本句的herself and her two children as a single mother可知作为单身母亲，她不在怎样养活她自己和两个孩子，所以答案是C表示"支持，养活"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"鼓励"；B表示"相信"；D表示"安慰"。
24．考查名词辨析。根据上句可知她的生活很难，所以本句Taking a break from her 表示"从挣扎，困苦的生活中获得片刻的喘息"，所以答案是B表示"挣扎，困苦"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"抱负"；C表示"失败"；D表示"经历"。
25．考查介词短语。根据本句的The women there had been a strong source of encouragement 可知她获得了勇气，不再害怕生活的困苦，所以答案是A表示"恐惧"。其他选项的含义分别是B表示"负债"；C表示"在公共场合"；D表示"怀疑"。
26．考查形容词辨析。根据后文She was just days away from （7）D her home and her car．Her phone and electric services were both scheduled to be（8）A．Her husband had gambled away their money．She had nothing left．Nothing．可知表示的是这个女人的一无所有的令人绝望的处境，所以答案是C表示"令人绝望的"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"相似的"；B表示"独特的"；D表示"社会的"。
27．考查动词辨析。根据后文的She had nothing left．Nothing可知她丢了她的家和车，所以答案是D表示"丢失"；其他选项的含义分别是A表示"毁灭"；B表示"离开"；C表示"错过"。
28．考查动词辨析。根据后文的She had nothing left．Nothing可知本句表示她的电话和电因欠费而被取消，所以答案是A"取消"．其他选项的含义分别是B表示"减少"；C表示废除；D表示"改变"。
29．考查动词辨析。根据宾语God's soft whisper in her heart可知动词用heard表示"听到上帝的声音"，所以答案是C表示"听到"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"收到"；B表示"发现"；D表示"感到"。
30．考查名词辨析。根据上文的God's soft whisper in her heart可知本句表示"她又听到了这个声音"，表示人说话的声音用voice，所以答案是D表示"嗓音"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"故事"；B表示"建议"；C表示"命令"。
31．考查动词辨析。根据上文的After the meeting，give Amy twenty dollar可知本句表示"当会议结束的时候"，所以答案是C表示"推断，结束"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"跟随"；B表示"持续"；D表示同意。
32．考查副词辨析。Danielle给Amy钱的时候没有说话，所以用A表示"安静地"。其他选项的含义分别是B表示"礼貌地"；C表示"高兴地"；D表示"悲哀地"。
33．考查形容词辨析。根据Knowing Danielle's situation可知Amy知道Danielle的境况也不好，所以不愿意接受Danielle的钱，所以答案是B表示"不愿意"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"可怕的"；C表示"渴望的"；D表示"尴尬的"。
34．考查动词辨析。根据to give Amy hugs of support可知本句表示"当其他女人靠近给Amy拥抱的时候"，所以答案用B表示"靠近，接近"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"打算"；C表示"设法"；D表示"继续"。
35．考查动词辨析。根据cashing her paycheck at just one more bank before heading home和第2题，可知Danielle又去尝试一家银行，所以答案用B表示"尝试"。
36．考查连词。根据she expected the rejection she had received at so many other banks（她预料自己会被拒绝），she was（17）filled with renewed confidence and optimism（她重新充满了信心和勇气）的含义可知两句之间是让步关系，所以答案是D表示"当…时候，尽管"引导让步状语从句。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"如果"，引导条件状语从句；B表示"但是"，引导并列句；C表示"自从，既然"。
37．考查副词辨析。根据16题可知本句表示"不知怎地，她重新充满了信心和勇气"，所以答案是A表示"无论如何"。C表示"因此"；B不知怎么地；D表示"否则"。
38．考查动词辨析。根据11题 to cash her paycheck可知她想要取现金，所以用C表示"取现"。其他选项的含义分别是A表示"数数"；B表示"核对"；D表示"测试"。
39．考查名词辨析。根据上文可知她在又尝试了一次的时候，取到了钱，所以本句表示"真正的希望是没有价格的，但是她仍旧感激那只有20美元的生活经历"，所以答案是A表示"价格"和下句的she received for just twenty dollars呼应。
40．考查形容词辨析。根据上文可知她在又尝试了一次的时候，取到了钱，所以本句表示"真正的希望是没有价格的，但是她仍旧感激那只有20美元的生活经历"，可知答案用D表示"感激的"。
41．experiences 42．teaching 43．that/ which 44．most important 45．a 46．uncomfortable 47．However 48．skills 49．with 50．misunderstood
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过回顾自己的人生经历，讲述了在成长过程中遇到的种种变化和重要时刻。
41．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：在人生的旅途中，每个人都会经历各种各样的成长阶段。此空为谓语动词，且描述的是客观事实，应使用一般现在时，主语everyone为第三人称单数，谓语动词也应使用第三人称单数形式。故填experiences。
42．考查非谓语动词。句意：这些阶段把我们塑造成我们现在成为的个体，一路上教会我们宝贵的教训。shape为谓语动词，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，根据句意，表示顺其自然的结果状语，应用现在分词形式。故填teaching。
43．考查定语从句。句意：作为一名高中生，我经历了许多变化，这些变化促使了我的个人发展。此空引导定语从句，修饰先行词changes，指物，且在从句中作主语，需用关系代词that/which引导。故填that/which。
44．考查形容词最高级。句意：影响我成长的最重要的经历之一是我暑假参加了一个社区服务项目。此空修饰名词experiences，需用形容词作定语，one of结构后接形容词最高级和名词复数。故填most important。
45．考查冠词。句意：影响我成长的最重要的经历之一是我暑假参加了一个社区服务项目。此空修饰名词短语community service project，且为泛指，community发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
46．考查形容词。句意：起初，我很不情愿，和老年人交往时感到不自在。此空为形容词作表语修饰主语“I”，根据句意可知，应填形容词uncomfortable“不自在的”。故填uncomfortable。
47．考查副词。句意：然而，随着我和他们在一起的时间越来越多，听他们讲故事，帮他们做一些小事，我开始理解同情和同情的重要性。前后句子表达转折的意思，此空修饰整个句子，需用副词however“然而”作状语。句首单词首字母大写。故填However。
48．考查名词复数。句意：这次经历不仅教会了我服务他人的价值，还帮助我提高了沟通技巧。此空为“develop”的宾语，需用名词作宾语，skill为可数名词，根据句意可知，此处不止一种技巧，需用名词复数形式。故填skills。
49．考查介词。句意：我学会了如何与不同年代和背景的人交流。动词“communicate”后接介词，构成短语communicate with people“与人交流”。故填with。
50．考查非谓语动词。句意：我们以前经常吵架，我觉得被误解了。根据句意“被误解”可知，空处填入“misunderstand”的过去分词misunderstood，和felt一起构成被动语态。故填misunderstood。
51．Ladies and gentlemen,
Today I am honored to give a speech titled Changes Begin With You. As we all know, many animals are in danger because of human activities, such as environmental pollution, illegal hunting and habitat destruction.
As teenagers, we should take actions right now. We can make people around us aware of the importance of environmental protection. In addition, when the buying stops, the killings can stop, too. We need to persuade our parents not to buy any animals products, such as fur and ivory products.
Changes begin with you! Only when we live in harmony with animals can we have a bright future.
Thank you for listening.
【导语】本文是应用文。要求考生围绕动物保护写一篇演讲稿参赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
由于：because of→due to
立刻：right now→immediately
意识到：(be) aware of→realize
此外：In addition→Besides
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：As teenagers, we should take actions right now.
拓展句：As teenagers, it is important that we should take actions right now.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In addition, when the buying stops, the killings can stop, too. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】Only when we live in harmony with animals can we have a bright future.(only+状语位于句首，句子用部分倒装)