高考英语二轮复习语境4乐于学习，善于学习，终身学习课件(共50张PPT)
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语境4 乐于学习，善于学习，终身学习
语境4 乐于学习，善于学习，终身学习
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
As a big country， China’s economic and political influence is felt around the world. And its influence in education and culture has been growing too. The Confucius Institute offering free language classes has gained increasing popularity in both Hungary and Serbia. By offering opportunities to learn Chinese language and traditional arts， Confucius Institutes bring Chinese culture closer to interested learners serving as bridges between nations.
During my childhood， I held an unspoken fascination for Asian culture a passion cultivated through watching dramas such as the Monkey King. At the time， the idea of studying this captivating region didn’t occupy my mind. My turning point came when the desire to challenge myself led me to choose China for further education. It was a decision－not only for academic growth， but also to experience the responsibility of looking after myself. Taking the road that is less traveled means less company， less comfort. But it also means forging a life with an entirely different perspective I am seeking.
Undertaking Chinese language training presented a remarkable opportunity for many reasons. I firmly believe that acquiring proficiency in the language of the culture is not merely useful， but is also an effective means to truly understand that culture. The combination of learning the language in a classroom setting and applying it in everyday life offers an enriching experience. I participated in the Chinese Mid－Autumn Festival celebrations held by my local Confucius Institute， such as trying my hand at Chinese crafts providing me with a first－hand experience of the culture.
If given another chance， I would explore even deeper into the rich cultural tapestry that surrounds me. Exploring renowned landmarks like the oriental Pearl Tower previously unvisited， felt like embarking on a new journey of discovery. I can say that along this path， I am gradually learning that valuable lessons unfold step by step.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小就对亚洲文化感兴趣，参加当地孔子学院举办的中国传统节日活动，增加了作者对中国文化的了解。之后作者选择去中国继续深造，不仅是为了学业成长，也是提升了体验一个人独立生活的责任感。走人迹罕至的路，用一种完全不同的视角来塑造自己的生活。
1. What is the main function of the Confucius Institute in global cultural exchanges？
A. Offering language courses with a very small fee.
B. Fostering international understanding of Chinese culture.
C. Promoting Chinese tourism and business opportunities abroad.
D. Serving as a platform for economic cooperation between countries.
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“By offering opportunities to learn Chinese language and traditional arts， Confucius Institutes bring Chinese culture closer to interested learners serving as bridges between nations.(孔子学院通过提供学习汉语和传统艺术的机会，使中国文化更接近感兴趣的学习者，成为国家之间的桥梁。)”以及第三段中的“I firmly believe that acquiring proficiency in the language of the culture is not merely useful， but is also an effective means to truly understand that culture.(我坚信，掌握该文化的语言不仅有用，而且是真正理解该文化的有效手段。)”可知，孔子学院在全球文化交流中的主要作用是促进国际社会对中国文化的了解。故选B。
答案：B
2. What makes the author decide on further education in China？
A. The TV drama the Monkey King.
B. The Asian cultural fascination.
C. The desire for whole－person growth.
D. The dream to study in a foreign place.
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“My turning point came when the desire to challenge myself led me to choose China for further education. It was a decision－not only for academic growth， but also to experience the responsibility of looking after myself.(我的转折点出现在挑战自我的愿望促使我选择中国继续深造的时候。这不仅是为了学术成长，也是为了体验照顾自己的责任。)”可知，对整个人成长的渴望促使作者决定在中国继续深造。故选C。
答案：C
3. Why does the author share her experience with Mid－Autumn Festival？
A. To highlight the challenges of living abroad.
B. To encourage others to participate in local festivals.
C. To criticize the traditional classroom language learning.
D. To emphasize interactive learning in cultural understanding.
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“I firmly believe that acquiring proficiency in the language of the culture is not merely useful， but is also an effective means to truly understand that culture. The combination of learning the language in a classroom setting and applying it in everyday life offers an enriching experience.(我坚信，掌握该文化的语言不仅有用，而且是真正理解该文化的有效手段。在课堂上学习语言和在日常生活中应用语言相结合，提供了丰富的体验。)”可知，作者分享自己与中秋节的经历是为了强调文化理解中的互动学习。故选D。
答案：D
4. Which is the most suitable title for the text？
A. The Path Less Traveled
B. Language as a Bridge to Culture
C. Guide to Studying Abroad in China
D. Embracing Art： Beyond the Classroom
解析：标题归纳题。根据文章第二段中的“It was a decision－not only for academic growth， but also to experience the responsibility of looking after myself. Taking the road that is less traveled means less company， less comfort.
But it also means forging a life with an entirely different perspective I am seeking.(这不仅是为了学术成长，也是为了体验照顾自己的责任。走人迹罕至的路意味着更少的陪伴，更少的舒适。但这也意味着我要用一种完全不同的视角来塑造自己的生活。)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者从小就对亚洲文化感兴趣，参加当地孔子学院举办的中国传统节日活动，增加了作者对中国文化的了解。之后作者选择去中国继续深造，不仅是为了学业成长，也是提升了体验一个人独立生活的责任感。走人迹罕至的路，用一种完全不同的视角来塑造自己的生活。因此最适合的标题是：少走的路。故选A。
答案：A
B
(2024·福建厦门质检)My plan to learn to play the cello(大提琴) was a healthy choice. So I took the next innocent step of going to a shop that sells and rents string instruments， especially violins， violas， and cellos. The place was a hole－in－the－wall， up a steep flight of stairs. Instruments left a narrow path to the counter where a woman with gray hair and warm eyes greeted me. Since I couldn’t frame a question about what I wanted， I just stood there exploring the scene， which felt immensely pleasurable.
I rented a cello， a bow， and a case to hold them. What attracted me to the cello was its enormous size and its soft， smooth， and memorable sounds. It’s an instrument made of beautifully polished wood that I could wrap my arms around and feel its powerful vibrations when the strings were played. That was a good starting point for me. The only problem was that I didn’t know how to play it.
There’s a popular belief that the cello is a particularly difficult instrument to learn. Another is the admonition， “Don’t bother if you are a beginner over age 10！” Well， I was 70， and what others thought no longer influenced me. And besides， I thought of the words of Dr. Cohen， who suggested that learning causes physical changes in the brain.
So I found a teacher who had respect for older adult beginners and I practiced diligently， daily for years， and sometimes disheartened， but I kept up. I’m happy to report that now， more than a decade later， I can hold my own in a string trio and two quartets (two violins， a viola， and me， the cello) and even a senior community band. Of course， I’ll never sound like Yo－Yo Ma but you could recognize a Mozart piece if you heard me play it. And， more importantly， I don’t need to please anyone but myself.
Whether it’s a pleasurable pastime or a new career， the starting point is the same： curiosity， determination， and the desire to keep your brain sharp.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者70岁时学习大提琴的经历。
5. How did the writer feel in the shop？
A. Amused by the shop assistant.
B. Anxious for a live performance.
C. Pleased at the nice musical atmosphere.
D. Curious about where to find a teacher.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Since I couldn’t frame... immensely pleasurable.”可知，只是站在那里探索就让作者感到非常愉快，这说明作者对商店里的音乐氛围感到满意，原文中pleasurable与C项中的Pleased相呼应。故选C项。
6. What does the underlined word “admonition” in Paragraph 3 mean？
A. Approval. B. Criticism.
C. Puzzlement. D. Warning.
答案：D
解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“There’s a popular belief that the cello is a particularly difficult instrument to learn.”可知，学大提琴很难；画线词下文“Don’t bother if you are a beginner over age 10！”使用祈使句，是给要学大提琴的人一个警告，故画线词admonition意为“警告”，与warning意思相近。故选D项。
7. Why does the writer mention Dr. Cohen in Paragraph 3？
A. To recommend a reliable doctor.
B. To argue against common belief.
C. To add another reason to her decision.
D. To stress the crucial function of the brain.
解析：推理判断题。第三段最后两句“Well， I was 70， and what others thought no longer influenced me. And besides... that learning causes physical changes in the brain.”提到作者70岁时决定学大提琴，而其他人的看法不再影响她。另外，Cohen博士认为学习会导致大脑发生物理变化。由此可知，第三段提到Cohen博士是为了给作者学大提琴的决定再添加一个理由。故选C项。
答案：C
8. Which of the following can best convey the writer’s idea？
A. Art is man’s second nature.
B. One is never too old to learn.
C. Education is the key to success.
D. Happiness is the best form of health.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第一至第三句“There’s a popular belief that the cello is a... no longer influenced me.”并结合最后一段中的“curiosity， determination， and the desire to keep your brain sharp”可知，年龄并不会限制我们学习新事物，只要我们有好奇心、决心，渴望保持头脑敏锐，任何时候都可以学习新技能。由此可推知，作者的观点是“活到老，学到老”。故选B项。
答案：B
Ⅱ.完形填空
The walk I’d plotted was 22 miles to the coast. It is enough to get the legs 1 and the mind cleared. But the real 2 for me was walking to a definite point in our country’s outline.
I was wondering if I’d have the endurance(耐力) and determination to do it. I am， after all， in my late 40s. I 3 the coast at 7： 00 a.m. I was， for the day， an arrow. My line of flight was as straight and short as I could make it.
4 the five－hour mark， I was in a good state of body and mind. The 5 of the usual routine had been eased by daydreams. From this point on， the 6 seemed to change. The banks on either side were larger， and the grasses longer， even though the sea was still miles off.
Things were getting 7 . Despite feeling like I was nearly “there”， I still had four miles to go. I was hurting， my knees. I 8 the painkillers down with my secret weapon： coffee. Studies have shown caffeine 9 endurance and it kept me going.
Try as I might， I still couldn’t see my walk’s end. I could even smell a 10 in the air， but the horizon remained 11 in salt marsh(盐沼地). Then， almost without realizing it， I was “there”.
Where I had hoped to see the 12 ， I saw salt marsh， like the chocolate milkshake of the North Sea！Feeling like a bit of a fool， I headed down into the nearest marsh and left my boot prints in the mud. The seven－and－a half－hour walk had hurt my 13 ， but I’d acted on an old idea， done it， and 14 it off my list. I was now free to think of new ones and move on， in this dawn of possibilities we all face. Life is too short to let ideas stagnate(停滞)； now’s the time to turn them to 15 .
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了作者计划了一次22英里的步行之旅，挑战自我耐力和毅力的过程。在路途中，作者经历了身体和心理上的变化和挑战，但最终成功完成了步行之旅，成就感满满。作者鼓励人们在生命中勇敢尝试新事物，实现自己的梦想和目标。
1. A. aching B. relaxing
C. bending D. recovering
答案：A
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这足以让你双腿酸痛，头脑清醒。A. aching疼痛的；B. relaxing放松的；C. bending弯曲的；D. recovering恢复中的。根据前文的“The walk I’d plotted was 22 miles to the coast.”可知，作者步行路线到海岸有22英里，故这22英里足够让你双腿酸痛。故选A。
2. A. excuse B. move C. draw D. trick
答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：但对我来说真正吸引人的是走到我们国家轮廓的一个明确点上。A. excuse借口；B. move移动；C. draw有吸引力的人或事物；D. trick诡计。根据后文的“walking to a definite point in our country’s outline”可知，对于作者来说，这次步行之旅吸引作者的是能够走到国家地图上的一个明确的点上。故选C。
3. A. settled in B. set about
C. arrived at D. left for
答案：D
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：我早上7点出发去海边。A. settled in安顿下来；B. set about开始做某事；C. arrived at到达；D. left for出发去某地。根据后文的“at 7：00 a.m.”可知，作者早上7点出发去海边。故选D。
4. A. Recognizing B. Approaching
C. Ignoring D. Missing
答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：快到五小时的时候，我的身心状态都很好。A. Recognizing辨认；B. Approaching接近；C. Ignoring忽视；D. Missing错过。根据后文的“the five－hour mark”可知，整个行程接近5个小时。故选B。
5. A. inconvenience B. comfort
C. boredom D. peace
答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：通常例行事务的无聊被幻想所缓解。A. inconvenience不方便；B. comfort舒适；C. boredom无聊； D. peace和平。根据后文的“the usual routine had been eased by daydreams”可知，幻想可以缓解此次步行之旅不断重复走路的无聊。故选C。
6. A. landscape B. weather
C. shape D. spirits
答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：从这一点开始，景观似乎发生了变化。A. landscape风景；B. weather天气；C. shape形状；D. spirits情绪。根据后文的“The banks on either side were larger， and the grasses longer， even though the sea was still miles off.”可知，两岸的河岸变得更高，草也更茂盛了，这体现出步行的过程中，通过幻想，作者观看到的风景发生了变化。故选A。
7. A. flatter B. better
C. stranger D. wilder
答案：D
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：事情变得越来越不受控制。A. flatter更平坦的；B. better更好的；C. stranger陌生的；D. wilder更无法无天的，不受控制的。根据后文的“I was hurting， my knees.”可知，作者在行程中伤了自己的膝盖，表示事情越来越不受控制，出乎意料。故选D。
8. A. put B. washed C. broke D. cooled
答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我用我的秘密武器：咖啡，把止痛药吞下去。A. put放置；B. washed洗，吞咽；C. broke打破；D. cooled冷却。根据后文的painkillers可知，作者用咖啡把止痛药吃了下去。故选B。
9. A. reduces B. controls
C. boosts D. maintains
答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：研究表明，咖啡因能增强耐力，让我坚持下去。A. reduces减少；B. controls控制；C. boosts提升；D. maintains维持。根据后文的“it kept me going”可知，研究表明咖啡能够增强耐力，让作者继续坚持下去。故选C。
10. A. sweetness B. fragrance
C. saltiness D. bitterness
答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我甚至能闻到空气中的咸味，但视野中仍然是一片盐沼地。A. sweetness甜味；B. fragrance香味；C. saltiness咸味；D. bitterness苦味。根据后文的“in salt marsh(盐沼地)”可知，空气中有咸味。故选C。
11. A. updated B. locked
C. broadened D. limited
答案：B
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. updated现代化的；B. locked锁定的，紧闭的；C. broadened扩大的；D. limited有限的。根据后文的“in salt marsh(盐沼地)”可知，作者的视野中能看到的是一片盐沼地，即该盐沼地锁定着作者的视野。故选B。
12. A. sea B. horizon C. land D. forest
答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我希望看到大海的地方，我看到了盐沼，就像北海的巧克力奶昔！A. sea海；B. horizon地平线；C. land陆地；D. forest森林。根据前文的“The banks on either side were larger， and the grasses longer， even though the sea was still miles off.”可知，作者是希望能够看到大海的，可是此处作者的视野范围内全是盐沼地。故选A。
13. A. expectations B. feelings
C. arms D. knees
答案：D
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：七个半小时的行走让我的膝盖受伤，但我实现了一个旧的想法，完成了它，并从我的清单上划掉了它。A. expectations期望；B. feelings感受；C. arms手臂；D. knees膝盖。根据前文的“I still had four miles to go.I was hurting， my knees.”可知，作者在走了七个半小时后，膝盖受伤了。故选D。
14. A. crossed B. shown
C. shaken D. turned
答案：A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. crossed画横线于； B. shown展示；C. shaken摇晃；D. turned转身。根据前文的“I’d acted on an old idea， done it”可知，作者膝盖受伤了，但是作者继续前行，实现了自己的一个旧的想法，即完成这次步行之旅，把它从清单上划掉。故选A。
15. A. curiosity B. reality
C. imagination D. destination
答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：生命太短暂了，不能让想法停滞不前；现在是将它们变为现实的时候了。A. curiosity好奇心；B. reality现实；C. imagination想象力；D. destination目的地。根据前文的“Life is too short to let ideas stagnate(停滞)”可知，作者认为生命太短暂了，不能仅仅停步于想法，而是要把想法变为现实。故选B。
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2024·广东名校联盟大联考)China’s Ministry of Education released a notice that it has decided to set up a national university for the aged， with an 1. (intend) to handle the aging society and build a lifelong learning society.
The National University for the Aged will be merged(合并) with the Open University of China， 2. lifelong school for adult learners. The Open University of China is an educational system 3. (cover) both urban and rural areas of the country and is composed 4. one headquarters in Beijing， 45 branches and 3，735 learning centers.
5. (base) on the Open University of China， the National University for the Aged is a national education resource－sharing platform for senior citizens aged 60 or above， 6. curriculum extensively ranges from foreign languages and computer skills to photography， cooking and other skills.
Considering the better physical condition of senior citizens and 7. (they) extended life expectancy， care for them should not 8. (limit) to material security and medical insurance. Providing education for them can enrich their spiritual lives.
9. (current)， crimes including telecom fraud(电信诈骗) targeting the elderly are increasing， making it necessary 10. (popularize) the knowledge in this field among the elderly.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。中国教育部发布通知，决定成立一所国立老年大学，此举旨在应对老龄化问题，建设终身学习型社会。
答案：intention
1.解析：考查名词。不定冠词an后应为单数名词。故填intention。
答案：a
2.解析：考查冠词。 修饰可数名词单数school，表示泛指，应用不定冠词，lifelong的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
3.解析：考查非谓语动词。 分析句子结构可知，本空为非谓语动词作后置定语，和被修饰词system之间为主动关系，应用现在分词。故填covering。
答案：covering
答案：of
4.解析：考查介词。固定搭配：be composed of，意为“由……组成”。故填of。
答案：Based
5.解析：考查非谓语动词。 分析句子结构可知，本空为非谓语动词作状语，和主句主语the National University for the Aged之间为被动关系，应用过去分词。设空处位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Based。
答案：whose
6.解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，本空引导定语从句，先行词为the National University for the Aged，和空后的curriculum之间为所属关系，应用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
答案：their
7.解析：考查代词。 根据空后的名词“extended life expectancy”可知，空处应为形容词性物主代词。故填their。
答案：be limited
8.解析：考查动词的语态。 分析句子结构可知，本空为谓语动词；主语care和动词limit之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态；should后跟动词原形。故填be limited。
答案：Currently
9.解析：考查副词。空处修饰整个句子，应用副词作状语。设空处位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Currently。
答案：to popularize
10.解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处为make的复合结构“make it＋adj.＋to do”，it为形式宾语，替代真正的宾语to do，故空处应填不定式结构。 故填to popularize。
语境4 乐于学习，善于学习，终身学习
语境4 乐于学习，善于学习，终身学习
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
As a big country， China’s economic and political influence is felt around the world. And its influence in education and culture has been growing too. The Confucius Institute offering free language classes has gained increasing popularity in both Hungary and Serbia. By offering opportunities to learn Chinese language and traditional arts， Confucius Institutes bring Chinese culture closer to interested learners serving as bridges between nations.
During my childhood， I held an unspoken fascination for Asian culture a passion cultivated through watching dramas such as the Monkey King. At the time， the idea of studying this captivating region didn’t occupy my mind. My turning point came when the desire to challenge myself led me to choose China for further education. It was a decision－not only for academic growth， but also to experience the responsibility of looking after myself. Taking the road that is less traveled means less company， less comfort. But it also means forging a life with an entirely different perspective I am seeking.
Undertaking Chinese language training presented a remarkable opportunity for many reasons. I firmly believe that acquiring proficiency in the language of the culture is not merely useful， but is also an effective means to truly understand that culture. The combination of learning the language in a classroom setting and applying it in everyday life offers an enriching experience. I participated in the Chinese Mid－Autumn Festival celebrations held by my local Confucius Institute， such as trying my hand at Chinese crafts providing me with a first－hand experience of the culture.
If given another chance， I would explore even deeper into the rich cultural tapestry that surrounds me. Exploring renowned landmarks like the oriental Pearl Tower previously unvisited， felt like embarking on a new journey of discovery. I can say that along this path， I am gradually learning that valuable lessons unfold step by step.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小就对亚洲文化感兴趣，参加当地孔子学院举办的中国传统节日活动，增加了作者对中国文化的了解。之后作者选择去中国继续深造，不仅是为了学业成长，也是提升了体验一个人独立生活的责任感。走人迹罕至的路，用一种完全不同的视角来塑造自己的生活。
1. What is the main function of the Confucius Institute in global cultural exchanges？
A. Offering language courses with a very small fee.
B. Fostering international understanding of Chinese culture.
C. Promoting Chinese tourism and business opportunities abroad.
D. Serving as a platform for economic cooperation between countries.
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“By offering opportunities to learn Chinese language and traditional arts， Confucius Institutes bring Chinese culture closer to interested learners serving as bridges between nations.(孔子学院通过提供学习汉语和传统艺术的机会，使中国文化更接近感兴趣的学习者，成为国家之间的桥梁。)”以及第三段中的“I firmly believe that acquiring proficiency in the language of the culture is not merely useful， but is also an effective means to truly understand that culture.(我坚信，掌握该文化的语言不仅有用，而且是真正理解该文化的有效手段。)”可知，孔子学院在全球文化交流中的主要作用是促进国际社会对中国文化的了解。故选B。
答案：B
2. What makes the author decide on further education in China？
A. The TV drama the Monkey King.
B. The Asian cultural fascination.
C. The desire for whole－person growth.
D. The dream to study in a foreign place.
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“My turning point came when the desire to challenge myself led me to choose China for further education. It was a decision－not only for academic growth， but also to experience the responsibility of looking after myself.(我的转折点出现在挑战自我的愿望促使我选择中国继续深造的时候。这不仅是为了学术成长，也是为了体验照顾自己的责任。)”可知，对整个人成长的渴望促使作者决定在中国继续深造。故选C。
答案：C
3. Why does the author share her experience with Mid－Autumn Festival？
A. To highlight the challenges of living abroad.
B. To encourage others to participate in local festivals.
C. To criticize the traditional classroom language learning.
D. To emphasize interactive learning in cultural understanding.
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“I firmly believe that acquiring proficiency in the language of the culture is not merely useful， but is also an effective means to truly understand that culture. The combination of learning the language in a classroom setting and applying it in everyday life offers an enriching experience.(我坚信，掌握该文化的语言不仅有用，而且是真正理解该文化的有效手段。在课堂上学习语言和在日常生活中应用语言相结合，提供了丰富的体验。)”可知，作者分享自己与中秋节的经历是为了强调文化理解中的互动学习。故选D。
答案：D
4. Which is the most suitable title for the text？
A. The Path Less Traveled
B. Language as a Bridge to Culture
C. Guide to Studying Abroad in China
D. Embracing Art： Beyond the Classroom
解析：标题归纳题。根据文章第二段中的“It was a decision－not only for academic growth， but also to experience the responsibility of looking after myself. Taking the road that is less traveled means less company， less comfort.
But it also means forging a life with an entirely different perspective I am seeking.(这不仅是为了学术成长，也是为了体验照顾自己的责任。走人迹罕至的路意味着更少的陪伴，更少的舒适。但这也意味着我要用一种完全不同的视角来塑造自己的生活。)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者从小就对亚洲文化感兴趣，参加当地孔子学院举办的中国传统节日活动，增加了作者对中国文化的了解。之后作者选择去中国继续深造，不仅是为了学业成长，也是提升了体验一个人独立生活的责任感。走人迹罕至的路，用一种完全不同的视角来塑造自己的生活。因此最适合的标题是：少走的路。故选A。
答案：A
B
(2024·福建厦门质检)My plan to learn to play the cello(大提琴) was a healthy choice. So I took the next innocent step of going to a shop that sells and rents string instruments， especially violins， violas， and cellos. The place was a hole－in－the－wall， up a steep flight of stairs. Instruments left a narrow path to the counter where a woman with gray hair and warm eyes greeted me. Since I couldn’t frame a question about what I wanted， I just stood there exploring the scene， which felt immensely pleasurable.
I rented a cello， a bow， and a case to hold them. What attracted me to the cello was its enormous size and its soft， smooth， and memorable sounds. It’s an instrument made of beautifully polished wood that I could wrap my arms around and feel its powerful vibrations when the strings were played. That was a good starting point for me. The only problem was that I didn’t know how to play it.
There’s a popular belief that the cello is a particularly difficult instrument to learn. Another is the admonition， “Don’t bother if you are a beginner over age 10！” Well， I was 70， and what others thought no longer influenced me. And besides， I thought of the words of Dr. Cohen， who suggested that learning causes physical changes in the brain.
So I found a teacher who had respect for older adult beginners and I practiced diligently， daily for years， and sometimes disheartened， but I kept up. I’m happy to report that now， more than a decade later， I can hold my own in a string trio and two quartets (two violins， a viola， and me， the cello) and even a senior community band. Of course， I’ll never sound like Yo－Yo Ma but you could recognize a Mozart piece if you heard me play it. And， more importantly， I don’t need to please anyone but myself.
Whether it’s a pleasurable pastime or a new career， the starting point is the same： curiosity， determination， and the desire to keep your brain sharp.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者70岁时学习大提琴的经历。
5. How did the writer feel in the shop？
A. Amused by the shop assistant.
B. Anxious for a live performance.
C. Pleased at the nice musical atmosphere.
D. Curious about where to find a teacher.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Since I couldn’t frame... immensely pleasurable.”可知，只是站在那里探索就让作者感到非常愉快，这说明作者对商店里的音乐氛围感到满意，原文中pleasurable与C项中的Pleased相呼应。故选C项。
6. What does the underlined word “admonition” in Paragraph 3 mean？
A. Approval. B. Criticism.
C. Puzzlement. D. Warning.
答案：D
解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“There’s a popular belief that the cello is a particularly difficult instrument to learn.”可知，学大提琴很难；画线词下文“Don’t bother if you are a beginner over age 10！”使用祈使句，是给要学大提琴的人一个警告，故画线词admonition意为“警告”，与warning意思相近。故选D项。
7. Why does the writer mention Dr. Cohen in Paragraph 3？
A. To recommend a reliable doctor.
B. To argue against common belief.
C. To add another reason to her decision.
D. To stress the crucial function of the brain.
解析：推理判断题。第三段最后两句“Well， I was 70， and what others thought no longer influenced me. And besides... that learning causes physical changes in the brain.”提到作者70岁时决定学大提琴，而其他人的看法不再影响她。另外，Cohen博士认为学习会导致大脑发生物理变化。由此可知，第三段提到Cohen博士是为了给作者学大提琴的决定再添加一个理由。故选C项。
答案：C
8. Which of the following can best convey the writer’s idea？
A. Art is man’s second nature.
B. One is never too old to learn.
C. Education is the key to success.
D. Happiness is the best form of health.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第一至第三句“There’s a popular belief that the cello is a... no longer influenced me.”并结合最后一段中的“curiosity， determination， and the desire to keep your brain sharp”可知，年龄并不会限制我们学习新事物，只要我们有好奇心、决心，渴望保持头脑敏锐，任何时候都可以学习新技能。由此可推知，作者的观点是“活到老，学到老”。故选B项。
答案：B
Ⅱ.完形填空
The walk I’d plotted was 22 miles to the coast. It is enough to get the legs 1 and the mind cleared. But the real 2 for me was walking to a definite point in our country’s outline.
I was wondering if I’d have the endurance(耐力) and determination to do it. I am， after all， in my late 40s. I 3 the coast at 7： 00 a.m. I was， for the day， an arrow. My line of flight was as straight and short as I could make it.
4 the five－hour mark， I was in a good state of body and mind. The 5 of the usual routine had been eased by daydreams. From this point on， the 6 seemed to change. The banks on either side were larger， and the grasses longer， even though the sea was still miles off.
Things were getting 7 . Despite feeling like I was nearly “there”， I still had four miles to go. I was hurting， my knees. I 8 the painkillers down with my secret weapon： coffee. Studies have shown caffeine 9 endurance and it kept me going.
Try as I might， I still couldn’t see my walk’s end. I could even smell a 10 in the air， but the horizon remained 11 in salt marsh(盐沼地). Then， almost without realizing it， I was “there”.
Where I had hoped to see the 12 ， I saw salt marsh， like the chocolate milkshake of the North Sea！Feeling like a bit of a fool， I headed down into the nearest marsh and left my boot prints in the mud. The seven－and－a half－hour walk had hurt my 13 ， but I’d acted on an old idea， done it， and 14 it off my list. I was now free to think of new ones and move on， in this dawn of possibilities we all face. Life is too short to let ideas stagnate(停滞)； now’s the time to turn them to 15 .
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了作者计划了一次22英里的步行之旅，挑战自我耐力和毅力的过程。在路途中，作者经历了身体和心理上的变化和挑战，但最终成功完成了步行之旅，成就感满满。作者鼓励人们在生命中勇敢尝试新事物，实现自己的梦想和目标。
1. A. aching B. relaxing
C. bending D. recovering
答案：A
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这足以让你双腿酸痛，头脑清醒。A. aching疼痛的；B. relaxing放松的；C. bending弯曲的；D. recovering恢复中的。根据前文的“The walk I’d plotted was 22 miles to the coast.”可知，作者步行路线到海岸有22英里，故这22英里足够让你双腿酸痛。故选A。
2. A. excuse B. move C. draw D. trick
答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：但对我来说真正吸引人的是走到我们国家轮廓的一个明确点上。A. excuse借口；B. move移动；C. draw有吸引力的人或事物；D. trick诡计。根据后文的“walking to a definite point in our country’s outline”可知，对于作者来说，这次步行之旅吸引作者的是能够走到国家地图上的一个明确的点上。故选C。
3. A. settled in B. set about
C. arrived at D. left for
答案：D
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：我早上7点出发去海边。A. settled in安顿下来；B. set about开始做某事；C. arrived at到达；D. left for出发去某地。根据后文的“at 7：00 a.m.”可知，作者早上7点出发去海边。故选D。
4. A. Recognizing B. Approaching
C. Ignoring D. Missing
答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：快到五小时的时候，我的身心状态都很好。A. Recognizing辨认；B. Approaching接近；C. Ignoring忽视；D. Missing错过。根据后文的“the five－hour mark”可知，整个行程接近5个小时。故选B。
5. A. inconvenience B. comfort
C. boredom D. peace
答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：通常例行事务的无聊被幻想所缓解。A. inconvenience不方便；B. comfort舒适；C. boredom无聊； D. peace和平。根据后文的“the usual routine had been eased by daydreams”可知，幻想可以缓解此次步行之旅不断重复走路的无聊。故选C。
6. A. landscape B. weather
C. shape D. spirits
答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：从这一点开始，景观似乎发生了变化。A. landscape风景；B. weather天气；C. shape形状；D. spirits情绪。根据后文的“The banks on either side were larger， and the grasses longer， even though the sea was still miles off.”可知，两岸的河岸变得更高，草也更茂盛了，这体现出步行的过程中，通过幻想，作者观看到的风景发生了变化。故选A。
7. A. flatter B. better
C. stranger D. wilder
答案：D
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：事情变得越来越不受控制。A. flatter更平坦的；B. better更好的；C. stranger陌生的；D. wilder更无法无天的，不受控制的。根据后文的“I was hurting， my knees.”可知，作者在行程中伤了自己的膝盖，表示事情越来越不受控制，出乎意料。故选D。
8. A. put B. washed C. broke D. cooled
答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我用我的秘密武器：咖啡，把止痛药吞下去。A. put放置；B. washed洗，吞咽；C. broke打破；D. cooled冷却。根据后文的painkillers可知，作者用咖啡把止痛药吃了下去。故选B。
9. A. reduces B. controls
C. boosts D. maintains
答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：研究表明，咖啡因能增强耐力，让我坚持下去。A. reduces减少；B. controls控制；C. boosts提升；D. maintains维持。根据后文的“it kept me going”可知，研究表明咖啡能够增强耐力，让作者继续坚持下去。故选C。
10. A. sweetness B. fragrance
C. saltiness D. bitterness
答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我甚至能闻到空气中的咸味，但视野中仍然是一片盐沼地。A. sweetness甜味；B. fragrance香味；C. saltiness咸味；D. bitterness苦味。根据后文的“in salt marsh(盐沼地)”可知，空气中有咸味。故选C。
11. A. updated B. locked
C. broadened D. limited
答案：B
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. updated现代化的；B. locked锁定的，紧闭的；C. broadened扩大的；D. limited有限的。根据后文的“in salt marsh(盐沼地)”可知，作者的视野中能看到的是一片盐沼地，即该盐沼地锁定着作者的视野。故选B。
12. A. sea B. horizon C. land D. forest
答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我希望看到大海的地方，我看到了盐沼，就像北海的巧克力奶昔！A. sea海；B. horizon地平线；C. land陆地；D. forest森林。根据前文的“The banks on either side were larger， and the grasses longer， even though the sea was still miles off.”可知，作者是希望能够看到大海的，可是此处作者的视野范围内全是盐沼地。故选A。
13. A. expectations B. feelings
C. arms D. knees
答案：D
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：七个半小时的行走让我的膝盖受伤，但我实现了一个旧的想法，完成了它，并从我的清单上划掉了它。A. expectations期望；B. feelings感受；C. arms手臂；D. knees膝盖。根据前文的“I still had four miles to go.I was hurting， my knees.”可知，作者在走了七个半小时后，膝盖受伤了。故选D。
14. A. crossed B. shown
C. shaken D. turned
答案：A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. crossed画横线于； B. shown展示；C. shaken摇晃；D. turned转身。根据前文的“I’d acted on an old idea， done it”可知，作者膝盖受伤了，但是作者继续前行，实现了自己的一个旧的想法，即完成这次步行之旅，把它从清单上划掉。故选A。
15. A. curiosity B. reality
C. imagination D. destination
答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：生命太短暂了，不能让想法停滞不前；现在是将它们变为现实的时候了。A. curiosity好奇心；B. reality现实；C. imagination想象力；D. destination目的地。根据前文的“Life is too short to let ideas stagnate(停滞)”可知，作者认为生命太短暂了，不能仅仅停步于想法，而是要把想法变为现实。故选B。
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2024·广东名校联盟大联考)China’s Ministry of Education released a notice that it has decided to set up a national university for the aged， with an 1. (intend) to handle the aging society and build a lifelong learning society.
The National University for the Aged will be merged(合并) with the Open University of China， 2. lifelong school for adult learners. The Open University of China is an educational system 3. (cover) both urban and rural areas of the country and is composed 4. one headquarters in Beijing， 45 branches and 3，735 learning centers.
5. (base) on the Open University of China， the National University for the Aged is a national education resource－sharing platform for senior citizens aged 60 or above， 6. curriculum extensively ranges from foreign languages and computer skills to photography， cooking and other skills.
Considering the better physical condition of senior citizens and 7. (they) extended life expectancy， care for them should not 8. (limit) to material security and medical insurance. Providing education for them can enrich their spiritual lives.
9. (current)， crimes including telecom fraud(电信诈骗) targeting the elderly are increasing， making it necessary 10. (popularize) the knowledge in this field among the elderly.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。中国教育部发布通知，决定成立一所国立老年大学，此举旨在应对老龄化问题，建设终身学习型社会。
答案：intention
1.解析：考查名词。不定冠词an后应为单数名词。故填intention。
答案：a
2.解析：考查冠词。 修饰可数名词单数school，表示泛指，应用不定冠词，lifelong的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
3.解析：考查非谓语动词。 分析句子结构可知，本空为非谓语动词作后置定语，和被修饰词system之间为主动关系，应用现在分词。故填covering。
答案：covering
答案：of
4.解析：考查介词。固定搭配：be composed of，意为“由……组成”。故填of。
答案：Based
5.解析：考查非谓语动词。 分析句子结构可知，本空为非谓语动词作状语，和主句主语the National University for the Aged之间为被动关系，应用过去分词。设空处位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Based。
答案：whose
6.解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，本空引导定语从句，先行词为the National University for the Aged，和空后的curriculum之间为所属关系，应用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
答案：their
7.解析：考查代词。 根据空后的名词“extended life expectancy”可知，空处应为形容词性物主代词。故填their。
答案：be limited
8.解析：考查动词的语态。 分析句子结构可知，本空为谓语动词；主语care和动词limit之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态；should后跟动词原形。故填be limited。
答案：Currently
9.解析：考查副词。空处修饰整个句子，应用副词作状语。设空处位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Currently。
答案：to popularize
10.解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处为make的复合结构“make it＋adj.＋to do”，it为形式宾语，替代真正的宾语to do，故空处应填不定式结构。 故填to popularize。