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2023-2024学年安徽省皖江名校高三（上）开学英语试卷
一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）
A
In search of something good to read？We've got this week's hottest new book releases.
Time and Time Again by Ben Elton （Thomas Dunne，fiction）
In this time-traveling adventure which begins in 1914，ex-soldier Hugh Stanton goes attempts to prevent World War .A fun，smart，adventurous book，a work of science-fiction as big on ideas as action.
●＄ 30 at Amazon and ＄ 28 at Bookshop.org
A Gift From Bob by James Bowen（Thomas Dunne，non-fiction）
London street musician James Bowen tells the story of how his cat Bob helped him overcome bad child- hood memories of Christmas.Bowen and the real Bob are acting in the 2016 film version of Bowen's best seller A Street Cat Named Bob，which stars Joanne Froggatt of Downton Abbey fame.
●＄ 25 at Amazon and ＄ 25 at Bookshop.org
I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore（Knopf，fiction）
Moore's first novel since "A Gate at the Stairs" is a meditation on mortality and letting go，in which a man returns home to the Midwest after his ex dies by suicide to find her seemingly alive.
●＄ 24 at Amazon and ＄ 25 at Bookshop.org
The Only One Left by Riley Sager（Dutton，fiction）
Suspense master Sager （"The House Across the Lake，" "Survive the Night"） return s with a thriller about a home health care r assigned to care for 70-something Lenora，mute and in a wheelchair after a series of strokes.She's the same Lenora accused of killing her family decades earlier，and it's clear there's more to the tale than people know.
●＄ 19 at Amazon and ＄ 26 at Bookshop.org
1. Which of the following is a non-fiction？ ______
A. Time and Time Again.
B. A Gift From Bob.
C. I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home.
D. The Only One Left.
2. Who wrote A Gate at the Stairs？ ______
A. Ben Elton. B. James Bowen. C. Lorrie Moore. D. Riley Sager.
3. How much will you at least pay if you buy two books of The Only One Left？ ______
A. ＄ 14. B. ＄ 19. C. ＄ 38. D. ＄ 52.
B
Bats don't often get the credit they deserve for the important role they play in their native ecosystems，where they serve to kill pests（害虫）and pollinate（授粉）crops.The lesser long-nosed bat is one of just three bat species in North America that are responsible for pollinating local plants across the continent.And it's not just the plants that benefit：Bat pollination may save a particular species，the blue agave（龙舌兰）plants，thanks in part to the work of Rodrigo Medellin.
Rodrigo Medellin，known as the "Bat Man of Mexico"，is a professor of ecology and conservation at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.He says he was already determined to be a bat biologist when he held a bat for the first time at just 13 years old."My sense of awe and admiration and curiosity was then fully sealed for life，"he says."I felt I was facing the most amazingly interesting and misunderstood organisms on Earth."Medellin began studying the lesser long-nosed bat over three decades ago，before the animal was listed as a threatened species in 1994.
Since then，he's been influential in educating farmers about the importance of bats and role in agave pollination，convincing many to set aside part of their land to allow the plants there to flower and be pollinated.Previously，farmers seeking to boost the agave's sugar content would cut off the flowers before they could be pollinated.In fields where farmers have allowed plants to flower，however， "they're full of food and bats are visiting，" says Medellin."This is the way things were done six generations ago."
"Every day of our lives is touched by one or more ecosystem service that bats provide，from your cotton shirt to your coffee to your rice to your drink……" says Medellin."Inside I continue to be that 13-year-old child every time I see a bat!"
4. What message does Paragraph 1 convey？ ______
A. The role of bats is underestimated.
B. Bats mainly live on pests and crops.
C. Bats are to blame for the agave's loss.
D. Only 3 kinds of bats live in Americas.
5. What can we know about young Medellin？ ______
A. He was named after a special bat.
B. It took him 13 years to get hold of a bat.
C. He has got a love for bats since childhood.
D. Bats were his favorite when he was young.
6. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3？ ______
A. Villagers have learned a lot.
B. Bats have benefited farmers.
C. Medellin has given many lessons.
D. Bats will have more roles to play.
7. Which of the following can best describe Medellin？ ______
A. Heavy-headed. B. Sharp-eyed. C. Hard-hearted. D. Determined.
C
I saw the Pixar film Elemental this week.It's a story about Element City，where fire people，water people，cloud/air people and earth people all live together，sometimes uncomfortably.You have to admire the inventive way it creates its world of flames and bubbles and flowers and white clouds，and the way all those things make up the characters it's about.On top of that，those characters live in a world of smoke，rivers，and all kinds of other earthly delights.
The screening I attended was in 3 D.While it works pretty well these days，I take it more a gimmick than a genuine edge.The glasses are delicate and just become more plastic junk.As is often the case，it gets distracting，and it introduces more opportunities for technical problems.And for a while，I felt like my side was winning the argument- you don't see as many random"but this time it's 3 D!"sequels（续集）as you did for a while，what with Saw 3 D and Piranha 3 D and Step Up 3 D and so forth.
If you've ever picked up a pair of the RealD glasses that you use for a film like this，you can see it they are literally dark glasses，and as sunglasses would do，they make the picture look darker.That is the very problem.It's impossible for me to believe I even saw the best version of Elemental.I feel certain that my appreciation of its colorful take on the world would have been，what，30% greater，if I had just watched it in a regular 2 D presentation.
Honestly，maybe this is tech that belongs in cheap horror sequels，where it can be used for jump scares and tricks in a style that relies on them，rather than in films that are designed to be visually joyful.Besides，who wants to try to make a restless kid wear plastic glasses for two hours？
8. The first paragraph is mainly written ______ .
A. to present the 3 D movie B. to show some social delights
C. to display the author's favorite D. to list advantages of Elemental
9. What does"gimmick" underlined in Paragraph 2 probably mean？ ______
A. Recipe. B. Trick. C. Figure. D. Strength.
10. What problem does the author think 3 D technology has？ ______
A. It lacks some artistic touch. B. It costs more than 2 D tech.
C. It brings more discomfort. D. It might darken the picture.
11. What is the author's attitude toward 3 D movies？ ______
A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Worried.
D
The ocean covers more than 70% of Earth's surface，yet around 80% of the ocean remains unexplored.
To put it simply，we know very little about most of the ocean.A vital part of exploring the seafloor is mapping the density of the ocean crust（洋壳）.Sea floor maps increase the scope，efficiency，and pace of deep-sea exploration，keeping scientists and boats from "flying blind."
But it requires a significant wave source.The most common method for determining crustal structure is also controversial - firing seismic air guns（地震气枪） from ships.While this method is effective，it is potentially harmful to marine life and not easy to use.Now scientists are using animal vocalizations，the echoes of fin whale songs in particular，to learn more about the deep sea.
Fin whales are the second largest species of whales on the planet，second only to the blue whale.Found in the offshore waters of every major ocean，these endangered animals can reach a lifespan of about 90 years.The song of the fin whale is one of the loudest in the animal kingdom，and is detectable over great distances.It is so powerful that it can go through volcanic rock and sediment（沉淀物） on the ocean floor.Ocean-bottom seismometers off the coast of Oregon picked up on the seismic waves of these fin whale calls.Researchers Kuna and John Nábelek，from Oregon State University，analyzed six whale songs.Using these signals，the team was able to map the thickness of sediment and rock on the ocean floor.
While fin whale songs are never going to replace seismic air guns entirely，they do provide a free and natural alternative for scientists looking to explore the ocean floor."Our study demonstrates that animal vocalizations are useful not only for studying the animals themselves but also for investigating the environment that they inhabit."
12. What is important to explore the seafloor？ ______
A. Seafloor mapping. B. Deep-water travel.
C. Scientists and ships. D. The crust of the sea.
13. Why do scientists turn to whale songs for help？ ______
A. They cost less energy and money. B. They travel and last longer.
C. They are friendly to marine life. D. They are easy to make up.
14. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？ ______
A. Features of fin whale songs. B. Categories of whale species.
C. Research on echoes of whales. D. Living conditions of fin whales.
15. What is the best title for the text？ ______
A. What Songs Can Fin Whales Produce.
B. What to Do for Mapping the Seafloor.
C. Why Sea Animals' Sounds Make Echoes.
D. How a Whale Song Helps Map the Seafloor.
二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）
Admittedly，in life，you often need to develop your self-motivation，as it can drive you towards your goals.（1） ______
Set a goal.Without having a dream，you cannot achieve anything.But first of all，you have to know about yourself，such as your personality and your learning/working style. （2） ______ However，the goal must be difficult but not impossible.That means that you can achieve it with enough determination.
Start small.It is observed that most people have their plans ready，but they find it extremely difficult to make a start，so start with a small step.（3） ______ Do not be afraid of making mistakes because the more you fear，the more likely you are to make one.Remember that failure is followed by success.
（ 4） ______ Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration（汗水）.Remember there is no choice except hard work to reach your goals.Once you have planned your goals，try to move closer to them by working towards them every day.
Reward yourself.Rewarding yourself for every small success is very necessary.Rewards can help you refresh your mind and get you body relaxed towards success.
Keep optimistic.It is also important in developing your motivation.Be aware of the fact that difficulties are bound to arise on your way to success.Mix with people who have similar goals and surround yourself with positive people.（5） ______
To sum up，self-motivation is one of the most important qualities that a person can have，as it can lead you to success.And knowing how to stay motivated in life can help you keep focusing on the work in hand and achieve success in life.
A.Work hard.
B.Learn more.
C.Once you begin，it is easier to continue.
D.Then you can start working towards making a goal.
E.Never let negative thoughts or people influence you.
F.Thankfully，there are some tips that will help you stay motivated in life.
G.However，self-motivation holds the key to your future career and success.
16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）
Driving in the mountains of my home can be risky in the summertime.The potholes in the roads make for a （1） ______ ride.The low hanging trees with leaves limit your （2） ______ .And you always have to （3） ______ animals crossing the road.
The other day，as I was driving along，I saw a baby deer lying （4） ______ along the roadside.I guessed it had intended to （5） ______ from the river along the highway.I saw another deer （6） ______ lifeless a few miles down.It was so （7） ______ seeing them like that.I slowed down （8） ______ more deer were coming down.As I rounded another sharp turning，I felt a （9） ______ inside my mind： "Slow down!" Two adult deer appeared from nowhere!I （10） ______ on the brakes until I came to a complete （11） ______ .And just as I did，two baby deer jumped from the woods （12） ______ their mothers.I watched them pass and held back tears of （13） ______ that I hadn't hit and killed those babies.
So many times I have felt a whispered （14） ______ in my heart to do something good，to say something kind，or even to step on the （15） ______ .May you always listen to the whispers in your own life.They will always lead you to higher love and lead you Home!
21. A. smooth B. challenging C. wild D. boring
22. A. freedom B. imagination C. vision D. thinking
23. A. gain access to B. give up on C. take care of D. watch out for
24. A. dead B. unconscious C. awake D. flat
25. A. survive B. drink C. fish D. land
26. A. struck B. cut C. beaten D. bitten
27. A. guilty B. trustful C. common D. sad
28. A. unless B. in that C. in case D. only if
29. A. pain B. burden C. shift D. voice
30. A. stamped B. relied C. focused D. knocked
31. A. loss B. stop C. solution D. break
32. A. running after B. taking after C. looking after D. asking after
33. A. sorrow B. pride C. relief D. disbelief
34. A. excuse B. urge C. wish D. promise
35. A. soil B. pavements C. brakes D. stage
四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）
36. Paper lanterns，（1） ______ （emerge） from Eastern Han Dynasty （25 –220），were mainly used as lamps in ancient China.（2） ______ （ variety） of techniques（mostly Chinese paintings and paper-cutting） and many different materials，such as bamboo，wood and metal，were used in their making.Originally，monks（僧人） used lanterns （3） ______ the twelfth day of the first lunar month in their worship（崇拜） of the Buddha.During the Eastern Han Dynasty，Emperor Liu Zhuang，ordered the citizens（4） ______ （ light） lanterns to worship the Buddha just as the monks did.Later，this custom （5） ______ （ gradual） became a grand festival among common people.During the Tang Dynasty（618–907），people made lanterns to celebrate their peaceful life （6） ______ the splendid creations symbolized and celebrated the prosperous，strong and powerful country.From then on，lighting lanterns became popular in the country.
Once used for lighting before the（7） ______ （ introduce） of gas and then electricity，lanterns are now merely decorative or more significantly used during of the yearly Lantern Festival.More modern technology（8） ______ （ employ） on making lanterns，so people can see lanterns with music or with colorful bulbs inside.The shapes of the modern lanterns，often cartoon characters and Chinese zodiac animals，（9） ______ （ change） a lot too.Sometimes the makers can even involve the computer games，（10） ______ give visitors a different new and fresh impression.
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五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）
37. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Keith来信说他假期要来中国交流学习一段时间。他学了一年中文，仍然担心一些交流障碍。请你给他回封邮件，提几点建议。要点如下：
（1）交流时要有自信；
（2）可适当放慢语速；
（3）可借助肢体语言等。
注意：（1）词数80左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
Dear Keith，___________
Yours， Li Hua
38. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The other day，I felt upset for no reason.It seemed to me that the world was intent on dragging me down.
With nothing to do，I went to the park to refresh myself at evening.I did nothing over there except enjoy other activities，especially kids.Their gaming，screaming and talking had a different style that attracted my mind.The park bench was deserted as I sat down and leaned back stretching my legs crossed beneath the long swaying branches of an old willow tree.
My eyes fell upon a pair of cute children.Perhaps，they used to come regularly but I didn't notice them before.They seemed to be siblings（兄弟姐妹）.Hardly five-six years old，I guessed.I watched them more as they involved themselves with their usual fun game：hide and seek.Their contrasting bright-colored dress put a barrier to hide and easily one of them was caught by the other.I enjoyed their game without being a participant.
While playing，the little girl came running towards me to hide behind the bench.The moment I turned to look at her，she gestured， "Shh!" I then sat straight helping her to hide.Acted as if I didn't know - anything.
After finishing his countdown，the boy searched her here and there.At last，he spotted her behind me and screamed， "Grace，come out.I saw you."
Grumbling（嘟囔）loudly，she shouted："No Steve，you cheated.Again you have to find me.This is not done.Go-go back behind the tree and start counting again." The boy whirled round and round，clapping his hands and saying "No，no.I did it.You are caught." They both started pulling each other.I enjoyed their game fully.Suddenly I noticed Grace pull her brother towards the fence.
注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
A stray（走失的） little dog was breathing heavily with pain.___________
"Grace，leave it here and it's high time that we went home，" Steve urged.___________
答案和解析
1~3.【答案】B、C、C
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据A Gift From Bob by James Bowen（Thomas Dunne，non-fiction）部分的London street musician James Bowen tells the story of how his cat Bob helped him overcome bad child-hood memories of Christmas（伦敦街头音乐家詹姆斯 鲍恩讲述了他的猫鲍勃如何帮助他克服童年时对圣诞节的糟糕记忆的故事），可知《鲍勃的礼物》是作者自己的故事，不是虚构的，故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore（Knopf，fiction）部分的Moore's first novel since "A Gate at the Stairs" is a meditation on mortality and letting go...（摩尔自《楼梯之门》以来的第一部小说是对死亡和放手的思考......），可知Lorrie Moore写了《楼梯上的门》，故选C。
（3）数字计算题。根据The Only One Left by Riley Sager（Dutton，fiction）部分的＄ 19 at Amazon and ＄ 26 at Bookshop.org（亚马逊售价19美元，Bookshop.org售价26美元），可知如果你买两本《只剩下一本》，你至少要付38美元，故选C。
这是一匹布应用文。作者主要推荐了本周最热门的几本新书，包括Ben Elton的《时光倒流；James Bowen的《鲍勃的礼物》；Lorrie Moore的《如果这不是我的家，我就是无家可归》以及Riley Sager的《最后一个》。
做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
4~7.【答案】A、C、B、D
【解析】（1）推理判断题。根据第一段Bats don't often get the credit they deserve for the important role they play in their native ecosystems，where they serve to kill pests（害虫）and pollinate（授粉）crops.The lesser long-nosed bat is one of just three bat species in North America that are responsible for pollinating local plants across the continent.And it's not just the plants that benefit：Bat pollination may save a particular species，the blue agave（龙舌兰）plants，thanks in part to the work of Rodrigo Medellin.（蝙蝠在它们的自然生态系统中扮演着重要的角色，在那里它们杀死害虫并为农作物授粉，但它们并没有得到应有的重视。较小的长鼻子蝙蝠是北美仅有的三种蝙蝠物种之一，它们负责为整个大陆的当地植物授粉。受益的不仅仅是植物：蝙蝠授粉可能会拯救一个特殊的物种，蓝色龙舌兰植物，这在一定程度上要归功于罗德里戈 麦德林的工作。）可知：蝙蝠的作用被低估了。故选A。
（2）推理判断题。根据第二段He says he was already determined to be a bat biologist when he held a bat for the first time at just 13 years old."My sense of awe and admiration and curiosity was then fully sealed for life，"he says.（他说，当他13岁第一次握着蝙蝠时，他就已经下定决心要成为一名蝙蝠生物学家。"我的敬畏感、钦佩感和好奇心被终生封存，"他说。）可知Medellín从小就喜欢蝙蝠。故选C。
（3）推理判断题。根据第三段Previously，farmers seeking to boost the agave's sugar content would cut off the flowers before they could be pollinated.In fields where farmers have allowed plants to flower，however， "they're full of food and bats are visiting，" says Medellin（以前，农民为了提高龙舌兰的含糖量，会在它们被授粉前剪掉花朵。然而，在农民允许植物开花的田地里，"它们充满了食物，蝙蝠正在拜访，"麦德林说）可知农民对待蝙蝠的态度变化及产生的积极影响。故选B。
（4）观点态度题。纵观全文Medellín对蝙蝠的认知和态度再结合最后一句Inside I continue to be that 13-year-old child every time I see a bat!（在里面，每当我看到蝙蝠，我仍然是那个13岁的孩子！）可知，他是"一如既往的、意志坚定的、下定决心的"。A.Heavy-headed.头重脚轻的；B.Sharp-eyed.目光敏锐的；C.Hard-hearted.铁石心肠的；D.Determined.下定决心的。故选D。
本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了蝙蝠在其原生态系统中扮演的重要角色，它们能够杀死害虫和为作物传粉，但却很少得到应有的赞赏。
一、速读全文，了解大意知主题。
　　阅读能力一般指阅读速度和理解能力两个方面。阅读速度是阅读最基本的能力，考生必须在十分有限的时间内运用略读、扫读、跳读等技巧快速阅读，搜寻关键词、主题句，捕捉时空、顺序、情节、人物、观点，并且理清文章脉络，把握语篇实质。
二、看题干，带着问题读文章。
　　首先要掌握问题的类型，客观信息题可以从文章中直接找到答案；而主观判断题考查的是对文章的感情基调等，这类题必须经过对作者的态度、意图以及对整篇文章进行深一层的推理等。其次，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位。此法加强了阅读的针对性，提高了做题的准确率。
三、逻辑推理，做好深层理解题。
　　在实际阅读中，有时作者并未把意图说出来，阅读者要根据字面意思，通过语篇逻辑关系，研究细节的暗示，推敲作者的态度，理解文章的寓义。要求读者对文字的表面信息进行分析、挖掘和逻辑推理，不能就事论事，以偏概全。推理题在提问中常用的词有：infer，imply，suggest，indicate等。
四、猜词悟义，扫除阅读拦路虎。
　　猜词是应用英语的重要能力。它不但需要准确无误地理解上下文，而且要有较大的泛读量，掌握或认识较多的课外词汇。我们要学会"顺藤摸瓜"，通过构词，语法，定义，同位，对比，因果，常识，上下文等线索确定词义。
8~11.【答案】A、B、D、B
【解析】（1）目的意图题。根据第二段The screening I attended was in 3 D.（我看的电影是3 D的。）可知，第一段旨在引出全文论述的焦点3 D电影，故选A。
（2）词义猜测题。根据第二段While it works pretty well these days，I take it more a gimmick than a genuine edge.（3 D电影如今虽然很火，但我却认为这只是一个___，而不是（电影的）真正的优势。）根据对比关系可知，gimmick意为"花招、把戏"。A.Recipe配方；B.Trick把戏；C.Figure数字；D.Strength力量。故选B。
（3）推理判断题。根据第三段If you've ever picked up a pair of the RealD glasses that you use for a film like this，you can see it they are literally dark glasses，and as sunglasses would do，they make the picture look darker.（若你们曾经拿起一副RealD眼镜来拍摄这样的电影，你们会发现它们实际上是墨镜，就像太阳镜一样，它们会让画面看起来更暗。）可知，作者认为三维技术可能会使画面变暗。故选D。
（4）观点态度题。根据倒数第二段I feel certain that my appreciation of its colorful take on the world would have been，what，30% greater，if I had just watched it in a regular 2 D presentation.（我确信，如果我只是在定期的2 D演示中观看它，我对它丰富多彩的世界观的欣赏会高出30%。）以及最后一段Besides，who wants to try to make a restless kid wear plastic glasses for two hours？（此外，谁想让一个坐立不安的孩子戴两个小时的塑料眼镜呢？）可知，作者对3 D电影是怀疑的。A.Positive积极的；B.Doubtful怀疑的；C.Objective客观的；D.Worried担心的。故选B。
本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了作者认为3 D技术更像是一种噱头，而不是真正的突破。
做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。做题时要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据。
12~15.【答案】A、C、A、D
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段中A vital part of exploring the seafloor is mapping the density of the ocean crust（洋壳）.（海底勘探的一个重要部分是绘制海洋地壳密度图。）等信息可知探索海底最重要的是海底测绘。故选A。
（2）细节理解题。从第三段While this method is effective，it is potentially harmful to marine life and not easy to use.Now scientists are using animal vocalizations，the echoes of fin whale songs in particular，to learn more about the deep sea.（虽然这种方法是有效的，但它对海洋生物有潜在的危害，而且不容易使用。现在，科学家们正在利用动物的声音，尤其是长须鲸的歌声的回声，来更多地了解深海。）可知科学家们求助于鲸鱼的歌声是因为它们对海洋生物很友好。故选C。
（3）段落大意题。根据第四段Fin whales are the second largest species of whales on the planet，second only to the blue whale.Found in the offshore waters of every major ocean，these endangered animals can reach a lifespan of about 90 years.The song of the fin whale is one of the loudest in the animal kingdom，and is detectable over great distances.It is so powerful that it can go through volcanic rock and sediment（沉淀物） on the ocean floor.Ocean-bottom seismometers off the coast of Oregon picked up on the seismic waves of these fin whale calls.Researchers Kuna and John Nábelek，from Oregon State University，analyzed six whale songs.Using these signals，the team was able to map the thickness of sediment and rock on the ocean floor.（长须鲸是地球上第二大鲸类，仅次于蓝鲸。这些濒临灭绝的动物生活在各大洋的近海水域，寿命可达90岁左右。长须鲸的歌声是动物王国中最响亮的歌声之一，而且在很远的地方都能听到。它是如此强大，它可以穿过火山岩和海底的沉积物。俄勒冈海岸的海底地震仪捕捉到了这些长须鲸叫声的地震波。来自俄勒冈州立大学的研究人员库纳和约翰Nábelek分析了六首鲸鱼的歌曲。利用这些信号，研究小组能够绘制出海底沉积物和岩石的厚度。）可知本段主要阐述了可用于海底测绘的鲸声的特点（fin whale：长须鲸），故选A。
（4）标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了运用鲸鱼声音进行海底测绘的科学研究，所以"D.How a Whale Song Helps Map the Seafloor.鲸鱼的歌声如何帮助绘制海底地图。"为最佳标题。故选D。
这篇短文主要讲述了海洋覆盖了地球表面的70%，但其中80%的海洋仍然未被探索。为了探索海底，海底地壳密度的测绘是至关重要的。海底地图可以增加深海探索的范围、效率和速度，使科学家和船只能够避免"盲目探测"。然而，这需要一个重要的波源。目前，科学家们正在利用动物的声音，特别是鲸鱼歌曲的回声，来了解更多关于深海的信息。鲸鱼的歌曲是动物王国中最响亮的之一，能够在很远的距离上被探测到。利用这些信号，研究人员能够绘制出海底沉积物和岩石的厚度。虽然鲸鱼歌曲不会完全取代地震气枪，但它们为科学家提供了一种免费和自然的探索海底的替代方法。这项研究表明，动物的声音不仅对研究动物本身有用，还对它们所栖息的环境进行调查也很有帮助。
做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
16~20.【答案】F、D、C、A、E
【解析】（1）推理判断题。根据上文（不可否认，在生活中，你经常需要发展你的自我激励，因为它可以推动你实现你的目标。）以及下面的各个小标题，可知此处要提及一些小技巧，所以选项F"值得庆幸的是，有一些小技巧可以帮助你在生活中保持积极性。"符合语境，故选F。
（2）推理判断题。根据本段小标题Set a goal.（设定一个目标。）以及上文Without having a dream，you cannot achieve anything.But first of all，you have to know about yourself，such as your personality and your learning/working style.（没有梦想，你将一事无成。但首先，你必须了解你自己，比如你的个性和你的学习/工作方式。）可知此处要讲述接下来怎么办，所以选项D"然后你就可以开始朝着目标努力了。"符合语境，故选D。
（3）联系上文题。根据上文It is observed that most people have their plans ready，but they find it extremely difficult to make a start，so start with a small step.（据观察，大多数人都有自己的计划，但他们发现很难开始，所以从一小步开始。）可知此处讲述从一小步开始的好处，所以选项C"一旦开始，就更容易继续。"符合语境，故选C。
（4）段落标题题。根据本段内容Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration（汗水）.Remember there is no choice except hard work to reach your goals.Once you have planned your goals，try to move closer to them by working towards them every day.（天才是百分之一的灵感加上百分之九十九的汗水。记住，为了实现目标，除了努力工作，别无他法。一旦你计划好了你的目标，试着通过每天的工作来接近它们。）可知本段讲述了要努力工作，所以选项 A"努力工作。"符合语境，故选A。
（5）联系上文题。根据上文Mix with people who have similar goals and surround yourself with positive people.（和有相似目标的人交往，和积极向上的人在一起。）可知接下来要说的可能是反面的东西，所以选项E"永远不要让消极的想法或人影响你。"符合语境，故选E。
这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一些可以帮助你在生活中保持动力的建议。
关于选句填空的做题步骤：
步骤一：快速浏览一遍备选答案，先确定哪个选项适合放在文章的什么位置。通常在以下位置：标题，句首，句中，句尾。不同位置的句子有不同的特征。
步骤二：快速浏览文章，确定文章体裁，抓住文章结构。
步骤三：分析篇章结构，找出各段的主题句或主旨大意。
步骤四：注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段，寻找句中衔接标志词。
步骤五：区分相似项。
21~35.【答案】B、C、D、A、B、A、D、C、D、A、B、A、C、B、C
【解析】（1）考查形容词及语境理解。A.smooth顺利的；B.challenging有挑战的；C.wild疯狂的；D.boring无聊的。根据上文Driving in the mountains of my home can be risky in the summertime可知，路面都是坑坑洼洼的，开车很艰难。故答案为B。
（2）考查名词及语境理解。A.freedom自由；B.imagination想象力；C.vision视野；D.thinking思考。低垂的树枝树叶会影响人的视线（视野）。故答案为C。
（3）考查动词短语及语境理解。A.gain access to进入；B.give up on对……绝望；C.take care of照顾；D.watch out for密切注意。还得一直提防着会有动物蹿过。故答案为D。
（4）考查形容词及语境理解。A.dead死的；B.unconscious无意识的；C.awake醒着的；D.flat平的。根据下文I saw another deer （6）lifeless a few miles down可知，有一天，我开着车发现路边有一头小鹿的尸体（lying dead）。故答案为A。
（5）考查动词及语境理解。A.survive幸存；B.drink喝；C.fish钓鱼；D.land着陆。我猜想它可能是从路边的河流里喝水。故答案为B。
（6）考查动词及语境理解。A.struck撞击，击打；B.cut切开；C.beaten打败；D.bitten咬。沿着山路向下开了几里路，我又发现了一头鹿撞死在路边。故答案为A。
（7）考查形容词及语境理解。A.guilty内疚的；B.trustful值得信赖的；C.common共同的；D.sad悲伤的。看到这两头鹿的死状让人感到难过。故答案为D。
（8）考查连词及语境理解。A.unless除非；B.in that因为；C.in case以防；D.only if只有当。我放慢车速以防还有鹿跑下来。故答案为C。
（9）考查名词及语境理解。A.pain疼痛；B.burden负担；C.shift改变；D.voice声音。在一个急转弯处，我脑海里突然冒出一个声音：慢一点。故答案为D。
（10）考查动词及语境理解。A.stamped用力踩，跺；B.relied信赖；C.focused聚焦；D.knocked敲击。我用力不断地踩刹车，直到车子完全停住。故答案为A。
（11）考查名词及语境理解。A.loss失去；B.stop停止；C.solution解决之道；D.break休息。我用力不断地踩刹车，直到车子完全停住。故答案为B。
（12）考查动词短语及语境理解。A.running after追赶；B.taking after像；C.looking after照看；D.asking after问候。就在那时，两头小鹿从林中蹿出来追赶着父母。故答案为A。
（13）考查名词及语境理解。A.sorrow悲伤；B.pride自豪；C.relief安慰；D.disbelief不信任。我注视它们穿过马路，克制着自己欣慰的眼泪，庆幸自己没有撞上或撞死它们。故答案为C。
（14）考查名词及语境理解。A.excuse借口；B.urge催促；C.wish愿望；D.promise允诺。无数次我感受到内心里低沉（轻声）的召唤：要做好事，说好话，脚刹车。故答案为B。
（15）考查名词及语境理解。A.soil土壤；B.pavements路面；C.brakes刹车；D.stage舞台。无数次我感受到内心里低沉（轻声）的召唤：要做好事，说好话，脚刹车。故答案为C。
这段短文主要描述了在山区驾驶的危险性。山路上的坑洞使得行驶很颠簸，低垂的树叶限制了视野，还经常会有动物穿越道路。作者在驾车途中看到一只躺在路边的小鹿，猜测它本打算从河边穿过公路。几英里之外，作者又看到一只无生命迹象的鹿。看到它们如此无助，作者感到非常心痛。作者减速以防止更多的鹿出现，但在转弯时，两只成年鹿突然出现。作者紧急刹车直到完全停下来，就在此时，两只小鹿从树林中跳出，跟随它们的母亲通过。作者看着它们经过，忍住了泪水，庆幸自己没有撞到并杀死这些小鹿。作者提到，他常常在内心中听到一声低语，告诉他去做一些好事，说一些善良的话，甚至踩下刹车。希望读者也能倾听自己生活中的低语，它们将引导你走向更高的爱，并带你回家。
完形填空考查学生综合运用语言的能力。做题时，要先通读全文，掌握大意，然后结合选项，仔细阅读文章，选择最适合语境的词，注意上下文的呼应和语境。
36.【答案】【小题1】emerging
【小题2】Varieties
【小题3】on
【小题4】to light
【小题5】gradually
【小题6】and
【小题7】introduction
【小题8】is employed
【小题9】have changed
【小题10】which
【解析】（1）考查现在分词。句意：纸灯笼出现于东汉（25 -220），在中国古代主要用作灯。emerge和它所修饰的词之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词作后置定语，故填emerging。
（2）考查名词的固定搭配。句意：各种各样的技术（主要是中国画和剪纸）和许多不同的材料，如竹子，木材和金属，被用于制作它们。varieties of"各种各样的"，为固定搭配，句首单词首字母大写，故填Varieties。
（3）考查介词。句意：最初，僧侣们在农历的第一个月的第12天使用灯笼来拜佛。在具体的一天，所以用介词on，故填on。
（4）考查动词不定式。句意：东汉时期，刘庄皇帝命令市民像和尚做的那样点灯笼拜佛。order sb.to do sth."命令某人做某事"，为固定搭配，故填to light。
（5）考查副词。句意：后来，这一习俗逐渐成为民间的盛大节日。修饰动词，所以用副词，故填gradually。
（6）考查连词。句意：在唐朝（618-907），人们制作灯笼来庆祝他们的和平生活，这些辉煌的作品象征着一个繁荣、强大和强大的国家。前后是顺承关系，所以用and连接，故填and。
（7）考查不可数名词。句意：在引入煤气和电之前，灯笼曾经用于照明，现在只是装饰，或者在每年的元宵节期间更重要地使用。作介词的宾语，前面有定冠词，所以用名词，表示抽象概念，为不可数名词，故填introduction。
（8）考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：制作灯笼采用了更多的现代技术，所以人们可以看到有音乐的灯笼或里面有五颜六色的灯泡。描述现状，所以用一般现在时态，employ和主语之间是被动关系，所以用被动语态，主语为不可数名词，所以谓语用第三人称单数形式，故填is employed。
（9）考查动词时态。句意：现代灯笼的形状，通常是卡通人物和中国生肖动物，也发生了很大的变化。指截止到现在的情况，所以用现在完成时态，主语为名词复数shapes，故填have changed。
（10）考查非限制性定语从句。句意：有时制作者甚至可以加入电脑游戏，给游客一种不同的新鲜印象。先行词为物，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，故填which。
这是一篇说明文，主要讲述了灯笼的发展过程。
做本题的关键是在理解短文的基础上，灵活运用所学的基础知识。本类型的题目常考到的知识点有：固定的短语，词类的转换，名词的复数形式，副词以及祈使句的用法等。因此，这就需要在平时的学习中，牢固掌握语言点及一些语法知识。
37.【答案】Dear Keith，
Glad to know that you'll visit China this summer.Since you're worried about your Chinese，I'll give you some suggestions.【高分句型一】（点明主题）
First，be brave and confident to speak Chinese in the process of communication.We Chinese are very friendly，so don't be afraid to make any mistakes.Besides，speak Chinese slowly and clearly so as to make yourself understood easily.As is often the case，body language or pictures can help you too.If possible，I will accompany you when you are in China.【高分句型二】Then you have nothing to worry about，don't you？（提出的具体建议）
Yours， Li Hua
【解析】高分句型一：Since you're worried about your Chinese，I'll give you some suggestions.
翻译：既然你担心你的中文，我给你一些建议。
分析：本句使用了since引导的原因状语从句。
高分句型二：If possible，I will accompany you when you are in China.
翻译：如果可能的话，你在中国的时候我会陪你。
分析：本句使用了if引导的条件状语从句的省略。
提纲作文在写作时要注意内容是否包含了所有要点。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次，平时需注意积累短语和重要句型。
38.【答案】A stray（走失的） little dog was breathing heavily with pain.Grace rushed towards the dog and kept it on her lap.The little dog got a big scratch on his left hind leg.I hunched over to see what the little girl was doing.【高分句型一】She untied her hair and wrapped the scratch with her wide ribbon.And Steve took out his water bottle to quench its thirst.They both sat there for some time.The little girl kissed the puppy，softly moved her tiny palm over its body and clutched him fondly.She whispered a few words.（几个孩子照顾小狗）
"Grace，leave it here and it's high time that we went home，" Steve urged.Grace was reluctant to go home leaving the stray dog in that condition.【高分句型二】Steve calmed her down and promised to come back the next morning.They all went home.The park was almost empty except for a few children.I lingered a little longer.Considering the attitude of these two children，I believe their behavior must be determined by these manners of their parents!If such humanitarian compassion were everywhere，how happy everyone's life would be!（作者看到善良的孩子，感到生活很幸福）
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者感到无聊到小公园里去提神，看到一群孩子在玩耍。突然，作者注意到格蕾丝把她的弟弟拉向栅栏。
高分句型一
I hunched over to see what the little girl was doing.
翻译：我弯下腰去看那个小女孩在做什么。
分析：使用了what引导的宾语从句。
高分句型二
Grace was reluctant to go home leaving the stray dog in that condition.
翻译：格蕾丝不愿意把这只流浪狗留在那种状况下回家。
分析：使用了现在分词短语leaving the stray dog in that condition做结果状语。
（1）品读原文，确定文章线索
每篇文章都有各自独特的写作思路，通过精读文章，找到该篇文章的写作线索。如是以时间为线索还是以空间为线索等这样有利于考生"顺藤摸瓜（结尾）"。
（2）仔细审题，明确续写要求
一般短文后面的"注意"都有对此次短文续写的具体要求，如词数限制使用几处标有下划线的关键词语。续写段落的首句提示，这样考生可以做到"心中有数"。
（3）回扣原文，揣摩续写思路
根据文章后面的要求，再次快速阅读短文，抓住文章的思路结合段首的提示语最终确定续写段落的思路。同时结合文章画线词语提示，确定续写段落的内容。
（4）拟写草稿，修改错词病句
在确定了思路和内容之后，最关键的就是结合提示语或者文中画线的关键词拟写草稿。拟写时，注意句子结构的多样性，语言的丰富性，并通过句与句之间连接词的正确使用，使上下文连贯。
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