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娄底一中2020年下学期期中英语试卷
第一部分 听力
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who went right after David?
A. Jack. B. Sally. C. Brian.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the playground. B. At home. C. In the hospital.
3. Which subject did the man do best in？
A. Chinese. B. Math. C. English.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Read the school magazine. B. Finish writing her article. C. Join the school band.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. She is very lucky. B. Her camera has been lent out. C. It might be hard to get pictures of kids.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers doing?
A. Baking a cake. B. Making a pizza. C. Eating some popcorn.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What might the man’s new apartment look like now?
A. It is well organized. B. It is in a mess. C. It is empty.
9. For what did the man move into the new apartment?
A. The lower rent. B. The friendly neighbors. C. The nearby subway station.
10. How will the man go to the nearby supermarket?
A. By bike. B. By subway. C. On foot.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. A weekend plan. B. A camping trip. C. A family dinner.
12. Why doesn抰 the woman want to go hiking?
A. It抯 too cold outside. B. It抯 quite tiring. C. It抯 not exciting.
13. What will the speakers do first?
A. Do some shopping. B. Go to the cinema. C. Visit the museum.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What is the man?
A. A swimmer. B. A coach. C. A hotel clerk.
15. How deep is the swimming pool?
A. 2 meters at most. B. 1.5 meters at least. C. 1.4 meters at most.
16. What will the woman do next?
A. Find a trainer. B. Buy a locker. C. Go swimming.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is advised when your mother is seeing a doctor?
A. To be with her. B. To give her money. C. To call the doctor in advance.
18. What is Gift No. 2 about?
A. Helping mothers do housework.
B. Making shopping lists for mothers.
C. Putting medical records together.
19. Which gift is about sleep?
A. No. 1. B. No. 3. C. No. 4.
20. What can we learn about the gifts from Presents for Purpose?
A. They抮e expensive. B. They抮e all green. C. They抮e related to charity.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
For Stevens Point locals in the US, the city is flooded with delicious fried fish. Here are four top choices for the community to have a try.
Hilltop Pub&Grill
Hilltop Pub&Grill first opened in the 1980s and took the Stevens Point community by storm with its delicious food and unique decoration style. Its fried fish are beloved due to the use of “high-quality North Atlantic fish, with a light beer batter (面糊)”.
The Final Score Bar&Grill
The Final Score Bar&Grill aimed to become a local hot spot in 2001 when Jim Billings, the owner, took charge of the business. Billings feels that their five batter choices set them apart from their neighboring bars. Besides, various wines are available.
Point After Pub&Grill
Point After Pub&Grill started serving delicious food and cold beers in a welcoming environment in 2009. But its history runs much longer. 揃efore it was Point After Pub&Grill, it had been Northside Bar for 30 plus years, explained Molski, the owner. Molski feels that the pubs four special batter choices and other fish specials are what help make it an area landmark.
Two Harps Pub
This Irish pub opened its doors to the public in 2017 and has been drawing fans and locals ever since. 揑 had done my career for a long time and was kind of bored with it, said Nick Moore, the owner. 揂nd this opportunity fell into my lap, so I went with it. It really made sense to open up an Irish bar. The growing pub advises guests to try a cold beer with their Friday fried fish.
21. What makes Hilltop Pub&Grill popular with customers?
A. The convenient location. B. The special food.
C. The high-quality service. D. The unique wine.
22. What do The Final Score Bar&Grill and Point After Pub&Grill have in common?
A. They are both run by the same company. B. They are both famous for great wines.
C. They both feature some particular batter. D. They were both founded ten years ago.
23. What is special about Two Harps Pub?
A. It is the newest among the four pubs. B. It offers free cold beers to customers.
C. It only provides fried fish on Fridays. D. It has a unique decoration style.
B
Ever since I graduated from high school, I抳e worked in the factories surrounding my hometown every summer. However, transforming between school and full-time blue-collar (蓝领)work during the break never gets easier. For a student like me who considers any class before noon to be unacceptable, getting to a factory by 6 o’clock each morning is suffering. My friends never seem to understand why I’m so relieved to be back at school. Actually, my summer vacation has been anything but a vacation.
Few people are as self-confident as a college student who has never been out in the real world. People of my age always seem to overvalue of their time and knowledge. In fact, all the classes did not prepare me for my battles with the machine. I ran in the plant, which would break down whenever I was absent-minded.
The most stressful thing about blue-collar life is knowing your job could disappear over night. Problems like being out of work had always seemed distant to me until my co-workers told me that the factory I was working in would shut down within six months and move to Mexico, where people would work for 60 cents an hour.
After working 12-hour shifts (轮班) in a factory, the other choices have become too clear. 揟his job pays well, but it抯 an unpleasant experience on the body, said one co-worker. 揝tudy hard and keep reading. she added. When I抦 back at the university, skipping classes seems too irresponsible after seeing what I would be doing without school. All the advice about the value of an education now sound true.
My experiences in the factories have inspired me to make the most of my college years before I enter the real world for good.
24. What does the author think of his summer holiday？
A. It was no holiday for him at all. B. It brought him nothing but suffering.
C. It was a relief from his hard work at school. D. It offered him a chance to make more friends.
25. What can we infer about most college students？
A. They do better in the real world. B. They are confident when they work.
C. They think too highly of themselves. D. They are expert at handling machines.
26. What is the biggest pressure for blue-collar workers?
A. A low income B. The lack of security
C. An unstable location D. Less break
27. How did the working experiences change the author？
A. He became responsible for his work. B. He learned to be more practical at work.
C. He began to respect blue-collar workers. D. He came to appreciate his college education.
C
US author Henry Rollins once wrote: 揕oneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better. Indeed, in the eyes of artists, loneliness never seems to go out of style. There are paintings that portray loneliness, songs that are inspired by loneliness, and many works of literature that center around this theme.
In the eyes of UK economist Rachel Reeves, however, loneliness is far from romantic. Instead, it抯 a 揼iant evil that抯 become a serious problem in the country.
So just how serious is it? On Jan 17, UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the countrys very first 揗inister for Loneliness. Her job is to tackle (处理) the loneliness that the country’s been feeling—a problem which, according to UK government research, is affecting more than 9 million people in the country, and is more harmful to one’s physical and mental health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
And the problem hasn抰 just appeared recently. Back in 2014, the UK was given the title of the 搇oneliness capital of Europe by The Telegraph. A survey carried out by the newspaper found that British people were less likely to get to know their neighbors or build strong relationships with people than those from other European countries.
“There is something about British wanting to deal with problems themselves,” Christian Guy, director of the Centre for Social Justice think-tank (智囊团), told The Telegraph.
But this doesn’t mean that the problem only affects Britons. In fact, we’re all suffering from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now having access to the Internet, which has enabled us to be more connected than ever.
What we need, according to Kim Leadbetter, sister of the late UK politician Jo Cox, is to have 損roper human connections. 揙ur lives nowadays are so busy. We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops. We need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings, Leadbetter said at an event last year.
But the first steps toward fighting this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or intimidated (吓倒) by it. After all, without loneliness, many beautiful paintings, songs, and literary works wouldn’t even exist. And “evil” or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being human.
28. What can we learn about the UK抯 loneliness problem?
A. The UK became the loneliest country in the world in 2014.
B. More than half of British people suffer from loneliness.
C. The government is working to solve the problem.
D. British people communicate less with their neighbors than ever.
29. According to the text, social loneliness _______.
A. has become a problem worldwide
B. didn抰 attract the public抯 attention until recently
C. is mainly caused by the wide use of the Internet
D. does more harm mentally than physically
30. What does Leadbetter suggest doing to cope with loneliness?
A. Making more phone calls to our friends.
B. Stopping the use of electronic products.
C. Interacting with the people around us face to face more often.
D. Accepting its existence calmly.
31. Which of the following would the author probably agree with?
A. Loneliness is a giant evil of society.
B. Only artists can appreciate the beauty of loneliness.
C. It is hard to find a solution to social loneliness.
D. Loneliness is just a normal part of our life.
D
Some scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings.
The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves.
Decibels (分贝) measured in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninety-five would have the same effect.
Some scientists have proposed setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales.
A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whales' ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infected.
Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds object to a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research.
Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However, many scientists suspect that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean.
32. According to the passage, which of the following is increasingly dangerous to sea creatures?
A. The man-made noises. B. The noises made by themselves.
C. The sound of earthquakes. D. The sound of the ice-breaking.
33. Which of the following is discussed in the third paragraph?
A. Different places with different types of noises.
B. The very human ears sensitive to all types of noises.
C. The same noise measured differently on land and in the ocean.
D. The ocean animals' reaction to noises.
34. As to the influence of noises on whales, which of the following statements is true?
A. They are deaf to noises.
B. Noises at a certain level may hurt them.
C. They are easily confused by noises.
D. Noises will limit their ability to reproduce.
35. According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?
A. They will try their best to decrease noise.
B. They will work hard to cut down noise pollution.
C. They will study the effect of different noises.
D. They will protect animals from harmful noises.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to write a good college application essay
Here are some tips for writing that all-important application essay, which can often mean the difference between getting accepted or rejected by the school of your choice.
The essay is your view of the world and your ambitions. ___36___ It needs to tell a story with passion(热情), using personal, entertaining anecdotes that show your character, your interests, your values, your life experiences, and even your sense of humor.
Emphasize volunteer work or other ways you抳e helped people or made your community a better place. It helps if the activity is related to the subject you want to study. Admissions staff members want to know how your presence will make the college a better place.
__37__. Extracurricular（课外的） activities or lab work that show steps you’ve taken
to learn and understand your field of interest. That will help show you know the field you’ve chosen to study and are passionate about it.
Explain why you want to study at this particular college rather than at others. Say why the school curriculum, atmosphere, or professors influenced your choice.
__38__. Use grammar, svntax(句法) and writing that show you’re ready for college. Never use text- style abbreviations(缩写) or rude language .
After the essay is submitted, check your email and voice mail daily. __39__ Many students check only exits and sometimes miss emails asking follow-up questions or requesting an interview.
Hafeez Lakhani of Lakhani Coaching summed up the essay this way: 揰_40__ What will make you the most interesting contributor to that dinner table conversation? What will make you help everyone else have a more interesting experience?" A good essay will answer those questions and stand out from the pile .
A. Every college is like a dinner table.
B. It's not just a list of everything you抳e done.
C. It is your mind and how it works that are distinctive.
D. Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are Important.
E. Make sure you see and respond quickly to messages from admissions staff members
F. Colleges see themselves as communities, where people have to get along with others
G. Mention summer courses
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
If we redouble our efforts ,our dreams will come true. Chen Zuobin had ___41___ for 13 years already. Finally, he decided to become a ___42___ again. Born in a mountain village in Anhui Province, Chen Zuobin walked out of the mountains for study when he was 19. Though he had a ___43___ life as a creative director of an international agency in Shanghai, he couldn抰 ___44___ the anxiety reflected in his dreams.
揑 dreamed about ___45___ branch roads several times a year. I didnt know which one leads to __46___.It made me feel terrible. One day, Chen Zuobin said to his wife, 揑 want to go home. ___47___ being surprised, his wife said, 揊ollow your heart. Don抰 worry about me.
The young couple returned to their hometown and ___48___ the Real Food Farm just to lead a real and simple life. Chen Zuobin shook off the ___49___ and tiredness from too much workload in the city. Only in the mountains can they enjoy the ___50___ air. There isn抰 the smell of tail gas, but the smell of ___51___ when it shines over the woods. They live a life of 揺ating healthily and ___52___ well.
In a time ___53___ eating properly becomes a luxury in the urban life ,it抯 truly a right way to return to the simplicity. 揕ife is a journey of ___54___ the proper way. said Chen Zuobin.
Those dreams about branch roads have ___55___ because he has found his own path.
41. A. dreamed B. lived C. struggled D. hesitated
42. A. villager B. worker C. manage D. farmer
43 A. hard B. successful C. simple D. cozy
44. A. remove B. remember C. expose D. imagine
45. A. muddy B. uncertain C. countless D. straight
46. A. Rome B. home C. future D. destination
47. A. In terms of B . In spite of C. In place of D. Instead of
48. A. left B. sold C. built D. ruined
49. A. anxiety B. loneliness C. sadness D. joy
50. A. warm B. thin C. smelly D. fresh
51. A. water B. dust C. sunlight D. smog
52. A. playing B. sleeping C. dressing D. studying
53. A. when B. that C. which D. where
54. A. changing B. directing C. leading D. finding
55. A. faded away B. passed away C. put away D. run away
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Stand-up is a kind of comedy 56. ________（do） on a stage by a comedian talking straight to audience members. There are 57._______(vary) styles of stand-up comedy. First, some comedians tell jokes about the way people behave or about their daily life. Second, other comedians rely on visual humor, 58._________ may be inspired by objects. Third, other comedians may trip over chairs, walk into doors, and fall down on stage in order to get people 59._______(laugh). The last kind of comedian does impressions to make fun of people.
Billy Crystal is one of 60._________ most famous stand-up comedians. One reason why Crystal has become so famous is 61._______he is very quick thinking and is often able to come up 62.______new jokes about the people and things around him. Crystal is popular with all age 63.______(group) and has the ability to amuse people all over the world. This proves that stand-up can be enjoyed by everyone.
Nowadays, stand-up comedy is popular all over the world. Doctors even 64.________ (discover) so far that it helps stay healthy 65. _____ fight pains. So we should stand up for our health.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假如你是李明，是一名高二的学生。你和你的好朋友Kate商定好本周末去博物馆，但现在有事去不了了，请给她写一封电子邮件告知相关情况。
内容包括：
1．对取消活动安排表示歉意；
2．解释无法去博物馆的原因；
3．另约时间去博物馆。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
One pleasant New-year morning, Edward rose, and washed and dressed himself very quickly. He wanted to be first to wish everyone a happy New Year. He looked in every room, and shouted the words of welcome. He ran into the street, to repeat them to those he might meet. When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore.
He left the house with a light heart, intending to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor German family, the father, mother, and three children shivering with cold.
"I wish you a happy New Year," said Edward, as he was happily passing by. The man shook his head. "You do not belong to this country?" said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak the English language. But he pointed to his mouth, and to the children, as if to say, "These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time." Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in a very difficult situation and required some help. He took out his dollars, and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife.
How their eyes sparkled with gratitude! They said something in their language, which doubtless meant, "We thank you a thousand times, and will remember you in our prayers."
When Edward came home, his father asked what book she had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up. "I have bought no books," said he, "I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hungry ."
Paragraph 1:
“I think I can wait for my books till next New Year,” continued he. ____________________
Paragraph 2:
Hearing what his father said and holding the books his father gave him in his arms, Edward felt he was the happiest boy in the world. ____________________________________ _
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66.
Dear Kate，
We agreed last week that we would visit the museum this weekend.I am sorry to inform you that the arrangement has to be canceled.
The reason why I break the appointment is that my parents hope I can visit my grandparents with them this weekend.It’s about half a year since we met them last time.They are getting old，so it is necessary for us to make sure they get good care.
We can go to the museum next weekend if it’s convenient for you.Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
67. “I think I can wait for my books till next New Year,” continued he.
His father looked at him with a blank look. He explained that it was a German family that was badly in need of help. They even didn’t have enough clothes to wear. Edward’s explanation made his father understand what had happened and he expressed tht he couldn’t agree more with him. In order to recognize the work Edward did, his father bought the books, saying, “God invariably puts someone in a very difficult situation. Never can we turn a blind eye to those in need. What you have done will make a happy New Year.”
Hearing what his father said and holding the books his father gave him in his arms, Edward felt he was the happiest boy in the world. He felt the sweetness of helping others. A few days later, Edward met the family again, and they still thanked him a thousand times. It seemed the city was bathed in brilliant sunshine because of Edward’s feelings. Additionally, he knows that help means under any circumstances, we all can give a hand to people in a dilemma. Maybe h bare word would be enough for them.
【解析】
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A篇
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国Stevens Point的几家特色烤鱼吧。
21. B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Its fried fish are beloved due to the use of ‘high-quality North Atlantic cod, with a light beer batter (面糊)’.”可知，由于Hilltop Pub&Grill使用高品质的北大西洋鳕鱼和低度啤酒面糊，因此它深受消费者喜爱，故选B项。
22. C 细节理解题。根据The Final Score Bar&Grill部分的“Billings feels that their five batter flavors set them apart from their neighboring bars.”和Point After Pub&Grill部分的“Molski feels that the pub’s four special batter choices and other fish specials are what help make it an area landmark.”可知，这两家烤鱼吧有独特的面糊，这让它们与众不同，故选C。
23. A 推理判断题。通读全文，根据Two Harps Pub部分的“This Irish pub opened its doors to the public in 2017 and has been drawing fans and locals ever since.”可知，Two Harps Pub于2017年开始营业，是四家烤鱼吧中最新的，故选A。
B篇
本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者通过暑假在工厂的工作经历，意识到了大学教育的重要性，从而更加珍惜大学时光。
24. A 细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“Ever since I graduated from high school I’ve worked in the factories surrounding my hometown every summer.”（自从我高中毕业，每年暑假都在家乡周围的工厂工作。）以及“My friends never seem to understand why I’m so relieved to be back at school or that my summer vacation has been anything but a vacation.”（我的朋友不理解为什么我每次暑假结束回到学校的时候都感觉很放松，因为我的暑假不是真正的假期，而是需要工作。）可知，作者认为暑假对他来说，根本不是假期。故选A项。
25. C 推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“There are few people as self-confident as a college student who has never been out in the real world.”（很少有人能够像从未进入过现实世界的大学生那样自信。）以及“People of my age always seem to overestimate the value of their time and knowledge.”（他们总是高估自己的时间和知识的价值。）可知，大多数大学生都自视甚高，太高估自己了。故选C项。
26. B 推理判断题。根据第三段关键句“The most stressful thing about blue-collar life is knowing your job could disappear over might.”（蓝领生活中最让人紧张的事情就是你的工作会随时消失。）以及后文我突然得知自己工作的地方会在六个月后关闭可以推断出，对于蓝领工人来说，最大的压力是缺乏安全感，因为可能随时会失去工作。故选B项。
27. D 细节理解题。根据最后一段关键句“My experiences in the factories have inspired me to make the most of my college years before I enter the real world for good.”（在我进入真正的工作之前，在工厂的工作经历激励我充分利用大学时光。）可知，工厂的工作经历改变了作者对大学的态度，让他更加重视大学教育。故选D项。
C篇
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述孤独已经成为一个世界性的问题，但这并不意味着只有英国人深受这个问题的影响。事实上，尽管现在世界上大多数人都能上网，我们比以往任何时候联系都更加紧密，但人人都在遭受前所未有的孤独。
28. C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“On Jan 17, UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the country’s very first ‘Minister for Loneliness’. Her job is to address the loneliness that the country’s been feeling”（1月17日，英国首相特雷莎·梅任命政治家特雷西·克劳奇为英国第一位孤独部长，她的工作是解决英国人民一直存在的孤独感）可知，英国政府正在着手解决这一问题，故选C。
29. A 推理判断题。根据第六段提到的“But this doesn’t mean that the problem only affects Britons. In fact, we’re all suffering from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now having access to the internet, which has enabled us to be more connected than ever.”（但这并不意味着只有英国人深受这个问题的影响。事实上，尽管现在世界上大多数人都能上网，我们比以往任何时候联系都更加紧密，但人人都在遭受前所未有的孤独。）可知，社交孤独已经成为世界性的问题。A项符合题意，故选A。
30. C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops. We need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings”（我们大部分时间都花在手机、笔记本电脑上。我们需要暂停一下，好好坐下来和身边的人交谈）可知，Leadbetter建议我们与周围的人更经常地面对面交流来应对孤独。选项C符合题意，故选C。
31. D 观点态度题。根据最后一段提到的“But the first steps toward fighting this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or intimidated by it. After all, without loneliness, many beautiful paintings songs, and literary works wouldn’t even exist. And evil or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being human.”（但解决这个问题的第一步是接受它的存在，而不是感到羞愧或被吓倒。毕竟，没有孤独，就不会有这么多出色的绘画、歌曲和文学作品，而不论其“邪恶”与否，孤独都只是生而为人的一种经历罢了。）可知，作者认为孤独只是我们生活中正常的一部分。选项D符合题意，故选D。
娄底一中2020年下学期期中英语试卷
第一部分 听力
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who went right after David?
A. Jack. B. Sally. C. Brian.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the playground. B. At home. C. In the hospital.
3. Which subject did the man do best in？
A. Chinese. B. Math. C. English.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Read the school magazine. B. Finish writing her article. C. Join the school band.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. She is very lucky. B. Her camera has been lent out. C. It might be hard to get pictures of kids.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers doing?
A. Baking a cake. B. Making a pizza. C. Eating some popcorn.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What might the man’s new apartment look like now?
A. It is well organized. B. It is in a mess. C. It is empty.
9. For what did the man move into the new apartment?
A. The lower rent. B. The friendly neighbors. C. The nearby subway station.
10. How will the man go to the nearby supermarket?
A. By bike. B. By subway. C. On foot.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. A weekend plan. B. A camping trip. C. A family dinner.
12. Why doesn抰 the woman want to go hiking?
A. It抯 too cold outside. B. It抯 quite tiring. C. It抯 not exciting.
13. What will the speakers do first?
A. Do some shopping. B. Go to the cinema. C. Visit the museum.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What is the man?
A. A swimmer. B. A coach. C. A hotel clerk.
15. How deep is the swimming pool?
A. 2 meters at most. B. 1.5 meters at least. C. 1.4 meters at most.
16. What will the woman do next?
A. Find a trainer. B. Buy a locker. C. Go swimming.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is advised when your mother is seeing a doctor?
A. To be with her. B. To give her money. C. To call the doctor in advance.
18. What is Gift No. 2 about?
A. Helping mothers do housework.
B. Making shopping lists for mothers.
C. Putting medical records together.
19. Which gift is about sleep?
A. No. 1. B. No. 3. C. No. 4.
20. What can we learn about the gifts from Presents for Purpose?
A. They抮e expensive. B. They抮e all green. C. They抮e related to charity.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
For Stevens Point locals in the US, the city is flooded with delicious fried fish. Here are four top choices for the community to have a try.
Hilltop Pub&Grill
Hilltop Pub&Grill first opened in the 1980s and took the Stevens Point community by storm with its delicious food and unique decoration style. Its fried fish are beloved due to the use of “high-quality North Atlantic fish, with a light beer batter (面糊)”.
The Final Score Bar&Grill
The Final Score Bar&Grill aimed to become a local hot spot in 2001 when Jim Billings, the owner, took charge of the business. Billings feels that their five batter choices set them apart from their neighboring bars. Besides, various wines are available.
Point After Pub&Grill
Point After Pub&Grill started serving delicious food and cold beers in a welcoming environment in 2009. But its history runs much longer. 揃efore it was Point After Pub&Grill, it had been Northside Bar for 30 plus years, explained Molski, the owner. Molski feels that the pubs four special batter choices and other fish specials are what help make it an area landmark.
Two Harps Pub
This Irish pub opened its doors to the public in 2017 and has been drawing fans and locals ever since. 揑 had done my career for a long time and was kind of bored with it, said Nick Moore, the owner. 揂nd this opportunity fell into my lap, so I went with it. It really made sense to open up an Irish bar. The growing pub advises guests to try a cold beer with their Friday fried fish.
21. What makes Hilltop Pub&Grill popular with customers?
A. The convenient location. B. The special food.
C. The high-quality service. D. The unique wine.
22. What do The Final Score Bar&Grill and Point After Pub&Grill have in common?
A. They are both run by the same company. B. They are both famous for great wines.
C. They both feature some particular batter. D. They were both founded ten years ago.
23. What is special about Two Harps Pub?
A. It is the newest among the four pubs. B. It offers free cold beers to customers.
C. It only provides fried fish on Fridays. D. It has a unique decoration style.
B
Ever since I graduated from high school, I抳e worked in the factories surrounding my hometown every summer. However, transforming between school and full-time blue-collar (蓝领)work during the break never gets easier. For a student like me who considers any class before noon to be unacceptable, getting to a factory by 6 o’clock each morning is suffering. My friends never seem to understand why I’m so relieved to be back at school. Actually, my summer vacation has been anything but a vacation.
Few people are as self-confident as a college student who has never been out in the real world. People of my age always seem to overvalue of their time and knowledge. In fact, all the classes did not prepare me for my battles with the machine. I ran in the plant, which would break down whenever I was absent-minded.
The most stressful thing about blue-collar life is knowing your job could disappear over night. Problems like being out of work had always seemed distant to me until my co-workers told me that the factory I was working in would shut down within six months and move to Mexico, where people would work for 60 cents an hour.
After working 12-hour shifts (轮班) in a factory, the other choices have become too clear. 揟his job pays well, but it抯 an unpleasant experience on the body, said one co-worker. 揝tudy hard and keep reading. she added. When I抦 back at the university, skipping classes seems too irresponsible after seeing what I would be doing without school. All the advice about the value of an education now sound true.
My experiences in the factories have inspired me to make the most of my college years before I enter the real world for good.
24. What does the author think of his summer holiday？
A. It was no holiday for him at all. B. It brought him nothing but suffering.
C. It was a relief from his hard work at school. D. It offered him a chance to make more friends.
25. What can we infer about most college students？
A. They do better in the real world. B. They are confident when they work.
C. They think too highly of themselves. D. They are expert at handling machines.
26. What is the biggest pressure for blue-collar workers?
A. A low income B. The lack of security
C. An unstable location D. Less break
27. How did the working experiences change the author？
A. He became responsible for his work. B. He learned to be more practical at work.
C. He began to respect blue-collar workers. D. He came to appreciate his college education.
C
US author Henry Rollins once wrote: 揕oneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better. Indeed, in the eyes of artists, loneliness never seems to go out of style. There are paintings that portray loneliness, songs that are inspired by loneliness, and many works of literature that center around this theme.
In the eyes of UK economist Rachel Reeves, however, loneliness is far from romantic. Instead, it抯 a 揼iant evil that抯 become a serious problem in the country.
So just how serious is it? On Jan 17, UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the countrys very first 揗inister for Loneliness. Her job is to tackle (处理) the loneliness that the country’s been feeling—a problem which, according to UK government research, is affecting more than 9 million people in the country, and is more harmful to one’s physical and mental health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
And the problem hasn抰 just appeared recently. Back in 2014, the UK was given the title of the 搇oneliness capital of Europe by The Telegraph. A survey carried out by the newspaper found that British people were less likely to get to know their neighbors or build strong relationships with people than those from other European countries.
“There is something about British wanting to deal with problems themselves,” Christian Guy, director of the Centre for Social Justice think-tank (智囊团), told The Telegraph.
But this doesn’t mean that the problem only affects Britons. In fact, we’re all suffering from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now having access to the Internet, which has enabled us to be more connected than ever.
What we need, according to Kim Leadbetter, sister of the late UK politician Jo Cox, is to have 損roper human connections. 揙ur lives nowadays are so busy. We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops. We need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings, Leadbetter said at an event last year.
But the first steps toward fighting this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or intimidated (吓倒) by it. After all, without loneliness, many beautiful paintings, songs, and literary works wouldn’t even exist. And “evil” or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being human.
28. What can we learn about the UK抯 loneliness problem?
A. The UK became the loneliest country in the world in 2014.
B. More than half of British people suffer from loneliness.
C. The government is working to solve the problem.
D. British people communicate less with their neighbors than ever.
29. According to the text, social loneliness _______.
A. has become a problem worldwide
B. didn抰 attract the public抯 attention until recently
C. is mainly caused by the wide use of the Internet
D. does more harm mentally than physically
30. What does Leadbetter suggest doing to cope with loneliness?
A. Making more phone calls to our friends.
B. Stopping the use of electronic products.
C. Interacting with the people around us face to face more often.
D. Accepting its existence calmly.
31. Which of the following would the author probably agree with?
A. Loneliness is a giant evil of society.
B. Only artists can appreciate the beauty of loneliness.
C. It is hard to find a solution to social loneliness.
D. Loneliness is just a normal part of our life.
D
Some scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings.
The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves.
Decibels (分贝) measured in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninety-five would have the same effect.
Some scientists have proposed setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales.
A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whales' ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infected.
Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds object to a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research.
Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However, many scientists suspect that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean.
32. According to the passage, which of the following is increasingly dangerous to sea creatures?
A. The man-made noises. B. The noises made by themselves.
C. The sound of earthquakes. D. The sound of the ice-breaking.
33. Which of the following is discussed in the third paragraph?
A. Different places with different types of noises.
B. The very human ears sensitive to all types of noises.
C. The same noise measured differently on land and in the ocean.
D. The ocean animals' reaction to noises.
34. As to the influence of noises on whales, which of the following statements is true?
A. They are deaf to noises.
B. Noises at a certain level may hurt them.
C. They are easily confused by noises.
D. Noises will limit their ability to reproduce.
35. According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?
A. They will try their best to decrease noise.
B. They will work hard to cut down noise pollution.
C. They will study the effect of different noises.
D. They will protect animals from harmful noises.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to write a good college application essay
Here are some tips for writing that all-important application essay, which can often mean the difference between getting accepted or rejected by the school of your choice.
The essay is your view of the world and your ambitions. ___36___ It needs to tell a story with passion(热情), using personal, entertaining anecdotes that show your character, your interests, your values, your life experiences, and even your sense of humor.
Emphasize volunteer work or other ways you抳e helped people or made your community a better place. It helps if the activity is related to the subject you want to study. Admissions staff members want to know how your presence will make the college a better place.
__37__. Extracurricular（课外的） activities or lab work that show steps you’ve taken
to learn and understand your field of interest. That will help show you know the field you’ve chosen to study and are passionate about it.
Explain why you want to study at this particular college rather than at others. Say why the school curriculum, atmosphere, or professors influenced your choice.
__38__. Use grammar, svntax(句法) and writing that show you’re ready for college. Never use text- style abbreviations(缩写) or rude language .
After the essay is submitted, check your email and voice mail daily. __39__ Many students check only exits and sometimes miss emails asking follow-up questions or requesting an interview.
Hafeez Lakhani of Lakhani Coaching summed up the essay this way: 揰_40__ What will make you the most interesting contributor to that dinner table conversation? What will make you help everyone else have a more interesting experience?" A good essay will answer those questions and stand out from the pile .
A. Every college is like a dinner table.
B. It's not just a list of everything you抳e done.
C. It is your mind and how it works that are distinctive.
D. Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are Important.
E. Make sure you see and respond quickly to messages from admissions staff members
F. Colleges see themselves as communities, where people have to get along with others
G. Mention summer courses
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
If we redouble our efforts ,our dreams will come true. Chen Zuobin had ___41___ for 13 years already. Finally, he decided to become a ___42___ again. Born in a mountain village in Anhui Province, Chen Zuobin walked out of the mountains for study when he was 19. Though he had a ___43___ life as a creative director of an international agency in Shanghai, he couldn抰 ___44___ the anxiety reflected in his dreams.
揑 dreamed about ___45___ branch roads several times a year. I didnt know which one leads to __46___.It made me feel terrible. One day, Chen Zuobin said to his wife, 揑 want to go home. ___47___ being surprised, his wife said, 揊ollow your heart. Don抰 worry about me.
The young couple returned to their hometown and ___48___ the Real Food Farm just to lead a real and simple life. Chen Zuobin shook off the ___49___ and tiredness from too much workload in the city. Only in the mountains can they enjoy the ___50___ air. There isn抰 the smell of tail gas, but the smell of ___51___ when it shines over the woods. They live a life of 揺ating healthily and ___52___ well.
In a time ___53___ eating properly becomes a luxury in the urban life ,it抯 truly a right way to return to the simplicity. 揕ife is a journey of ___54___ the proper way. said Chen Zuobin.
Those dreams about branch roads have ___55___ because he has found his own path.
41. A. dreamed B. lived C. struggled D. hesitated
42. A. villager B. worker C. manage D. farmer
43 A. hard B. successful C. simple D. cozy
44. A. remove B. remember C. expose D. imagine
45. A. muddy B. uncertain C. countless D. straight
46. A. Rome B. home C. future D. destination
47. A. In terms of B . In spite of C. In place of D. Instead of
48. A. left B. sold C. built D. ruined
49. A. anxiety B. loneliness C. sadness D. joy
50. A. warm B. thin C. smelly D. fresh
51. A. water B. dust C. sunlight D. smog
52. A. playing B. sleeping C. dressing D. studying
53. A. when B. that C. which D. where
54. A. changing B. directing C. leading D. finding
55. A. faded away B. passed away C. put away D. run away
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Stand-up is a kind of comedy 56. ________（do） on a stage by a comedian talking straight to audience members. There are 57._______(vary) styles of stand-up comedy. First, some comedians tell jokes about the way people behave or about their daily life. Second, other comedians rely on visual humor, 58._________ may be inspired by objects. Third, other comedians may trip over chairs, walk into doors, and fall down on stage in order to get people 59._______(laugh). The last kind of comedian does impressions to make fun of people.
Billy Crystal is one of 60._________ most famous stand-up comedians. One reason why Crystal has become so famous is 61._______he is very quick thinking and is often able to come up 62.______new jokes about the people and things around him. Crystal is popular with all age 63.______(group) and has the ability to amuse people all over the world. This proves that stand-up can be enjoyed by everyone.
Nowadays, stand-up comedy is popular all over the world. Doctors even 64.________ (discover) so far that it helps stay healthy 65. _____ fight pains. So we should stand up for our health.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假如你是李明，是一名高二的学生。你和你的好朋友Kate商定好本周末去博物馆，但现在有事去不了了，请给她写一封电子邮件告知相关情况。
内容包括：
1．对取消活动安排表示歉意；
2．解释无法去博物馆的原因；
3．另约时间去博物馆。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
One pleasant New-year morning, Edward rose, and washed and dressed himself very quickly. He wanted to be first to wish everyone a happy New Year. He looked in every room, and shouted the words of welcome. He ran into the street, to repeat them to those he might meet. When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore.
He left the house with a light heart, intending to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor German family, the father, mother, and three children shivering with cold.
"I wish you a happy New Year," said Edward, as he was happily passing by. The man shook his head. "You do not belong to this country?" said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak the English language. But he pointed to his mouth, and to the children, as if to say, "These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time." Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in a very difficult situation and required some help. He took out his dollars, and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife.
How their eyes sparkled with gratitude! They said something in their language, which doubtless meant, "We thank you a thousand times, and will remember you in our prayers."
When Edward came home, his father asked what book she had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up. "I have bought no books," said he, "I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hungry ."
Paragraph 1:
“I think I can wait for my books till next New Year,” continued he. ____________________
Paragraph 2:
Hearing what his father said and holding the books his father gave him in his arms, Edward felt he was the happiest boy in the world. ____________________________________ _
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66.
Dear Kate，
We agreed last week that we would visit the museum this weekend.I am sorry to inform you that the arrangement has to be canceled.
The reason why I break the appointment is that my parents hope I can visit my grandparents with them this weekend.It’s about half a year since we met them last time.They are getting old，so it is necessary for us to make sure they get good care.
We can go to the museum next weekend if it’s convenient for you.Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
67. “I think I can wait for my books till next New Year,” continued he.
His father looked at him with a blank look. He explained that it was a German family that was badly in need of help. They even didn’t have enough clothes to wear. Edward’s explanation made his father understand what had happened and he expressed tht he couldn’t agree more with him. In order to recognize the work Edward did, his father bought the books, saying, “God invariably puts someone in a very difficult situation. Never can we turn a blind eye to those in need. What you have done will make a happy New Year.”
Hearing what his father said and holding the books his father gave him in his arms, Edward felt he was the happiest boy in the world. He felt the sweetness of helping others. A few days later, Edward met the family again, and they still thanked him a thousand times. It seemed the city was bathed in brilliant sunshine because of Edward’s feelings. Additionally, he knows that help means under any circumstances, we all can give a hand to people in a dilemma. Maybe h bare word would be enough for them.
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A篇
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国Stevens Point的几家特色烤鱼吧。
21. B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Its fried fish are beloved due to the use of ‘high-quality North Atlantic cod, with a light beer batter (面糊)’.”可知，由于Hilltop Pub&Grill使用高品质的北大西洋鳕鱼和低度啤酒面糊，因此它深受消费者喜爱，故选B项。
22. C 细节理解题。根据The Final Score Bar&Grill部分的“Billings feels that their five batter flavors set them apart from their neighboring bars.”和Point After Pub&Grill部分的“Molski feels that the pub’s four special batter choices and other fish specials are what help make it an area landmark.”可知，这两家烤鱼吧有独特的面糊，这让它们与众不同，故选C。
23. A 推理判断题。通读全文，根据Two Harps Pub部分的“This Irish pub opened its doors to the public in 2017 and has been drawing fans and locals ever since.”可知，Two Harps Pub于2017年开始营业，是四家烤鱼吧中最新的，故选A。
B篇
本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者通过暑假在工厂的工作经历，意识到了大学教育的重要性，从而更加珍惜大学时光。
24. A 细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“Ever since I graduated from high school I’ve worked in the factories surrounding my hometown every summer.”（自从我高中毕业，每年暑假都在家乡周围的工厂工作。）以及“My friends never seem to understand why I’m so relieved to be back at school or that my summer vacation has been anything but a vacation.”（我的朋友不理解为什么我每次暑假结束回到学校的时候都感觉很放松，因为我的暑假不是真正的假期，而是需要工作。）可知，作者认为暑假对他来说，根本不是假期。故选A项。
25. C 推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“There are few people as self-confident as a college student who has never been out in the real world.”（很少有人能够像从未进入过现实世界的大学生那样自信。）以及“People of my age always seem to overestimate the value of their time and knowledge.”（他们总是高估自己的时间和知识的价值。）可知，大多数大学生都自视甚高，太高估自己了。故选C项。
26. B 推理判断题。根据第三段关键句“The most stressful thing about blue-collar life is knowing your job could disappear over might.”（蓝领生活中最让人紧张的事情就是你的工作会随时消失。）以及后文我突然得知自己工作的地方会在六个月后关闭可以推断出，对于蓝领工人来说，最大的压力是缺乏安全感，因为可能随时会失去工作。故选B项。
27. D 细节理解题。根据最后一段关键句“My experiences in the factories have inspired me to make the most of my college years before I enter the real world for good.”（在我进入真正的工作之前，在工厂的工作经历激励我充分利用大学时光。）可知，工厂的工作经历改变了作者对大学的态度，让他更加重视大学教育。故选D项。
C篇
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述孤独已经成为一个世界性的问题，但这并不意味着只有英国人深受这个问题的影响。事实上，尽管现在世界上大多数人都能上网，我们比以往任何时候联系都更加紧密，但人人都在遭受前所未有的孤独。
28. C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“On Jan 17, UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the country’s very first ‘Minister for Loneliness’. Her job is to address the loneliness that the country’s been feeling”（1月17日，英国首相特雷莎·梅任命政治家特雷西·克劳奇为英国第一位孤独部长，她的工作是解决英国人民一直存在的孤独感）可知，英国政府正在着手解决这一问题，故选C。
29. A 推理判断题。根据第六段提到的“But this doesn’t mean that the problem only affects Britons. In fact, we’re all suffering from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now having access to the internet, which has enabled us to be more connected than ever.”（但这并不意味着只有英国人深受这个问题的影响。事实上，尽管现在世界上大多数人都能上网，我们比以往任何时候联系都更加紧密，但人人都在遭受前所未有的孤独。）可知，社交孤独已经成为世界性的问题。A项符合题意，故选A。
30. C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops. We need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings”（我们大部分时间都花在手机、笔记本电脑上。我们需要暂停一下，好好坐下来和身边的人交谈）可知，Leadbetter建议我们与周围的人更经常地面对面交流来应对孤独。选项C符合题意，故选C。
31. D 观点态度题。根据最后一段提到的“But the first steps toward fighting this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or intimidated by it. After all, without loneliness, many beautiful paintings songs, and literary works wouldn’t even exist. And evil or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being human.”（但解决这个问题的第一步是接受它的存在，而不是感到羞愧或被吓倒。毕竟，没有孤独，就不会有这么多出色的绘画、歌曲和文学作品，而不论其“邪恶”与否，孤独都只是生而为人的一种经历罢了。）可知，作者认为孤独只是我们生活中正常的一部分。选项D符合题意，故选D。
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