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2023—2024学年度上学期期中考试
高二英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在相应的位置。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 will the man wait to see
A. A general doctor. B. A skin specialist. C. A nurse.
2. Why didn’t Tim reply to Helen
A. He didn’t recognize her.
B. He was looking after his wife.
C. He was busy with a phone call.
3. How did the man get in
A. With a key. B. From the backdoor. C. Through a window.
4. What is the woman going to do this afternoon
A. Pick up Jean. B. Go to the library. C. Drive Jason to the airport.
5. What is the man doing
A. Drinking some milk. B. Making some tea. C. Ordering a drink.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独自读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In Canada. B. In China. C. In Australia.
7. Why did the man fail to take his holiday this summer
A. He has never loved traveling.
B. He had to deal with a family issue.
C. He had too many conferences to attend.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题
8. What kind of box did the biscuits use to be put in
A. Metal. B. Plastic. C. Cardboard.
9. What will the woman do next
A. Return the box. B. Eat the biscuits. C. Go to a store.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A book. B. A piece of clothing. C. A robot movie.
11. Who is Eve
A. The man’s friend. B. A female robot. C. The man’s wife.
12. What is an Adam unable to do
A. Tell a lie. B. Fall in love. C. Think properly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. What time of year is it
A. Winter. B. Spring. C. Autumn.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Co-workers.
15 What was served two days ago
A. Noodles. B. Dumplings. C. Hamburgers.
16 How does the woman feel at the end
A. Confident. B. Grateful. C. Doubtful.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What is probably the speaker’s current(现在的)job
A. A car salesman. B. A car engineer. C. A car mechanic.
18. What is the best-selling car brand in China according to the speaker
A. VW Santana. B. Mercedes. C. Toyota Corolla.
19. Which country has the second-biggest car market in the world
A. China. B. The US. C. Germany.
20. What does the speaker think will happen in the future
A. All cars will be cheaper.
B. People will only buy electric cars.
C. American-made cars will be more popular.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
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
The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.
Joshua Tree National Park, California
With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.
1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars
A. Yellowstone National Park. B. Joshua Tree National Park.
C. Grand Canyon National Park. D. Virgin Islands National Park.
2. What do we know about the Grand Canyon National Park
A. We can have a poor view of the South Rim there. B. It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.
C. There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter. D. The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.
3. Which activity is mentioned in all of the parks
A. Hiking. B. Skiing. C. Swimming. D. Hunting.
B
James Warren was walking in his Denver neighborhood when something gave him pause. “A woman was waiting for the bus, sitting in the dirt. And I was like,’ Oh man, that’s terrible.’ That’s not dignified at all. We need to be doing better by our fellow city members,” Warren told a reporter. “And so, I thought, ‘I could do something about that, and I could build a bench.’” That moment led him on a mission to help his community.
Warren found some scrap wood (废木料), thanks to construction sites in his neighborhood with piles of discarded wood. And, because his dad builds houses, he grew up around tools-he knew he had the basic skills needed to build a bench.
He built one at the beginning of the year and put it back at that bus stop where he first got the idea. Since then, he’s built eight custom benches and has placed them at bus stops around the area.
Each bench looks different, since he’s using scrap wood for all of them. Each one takes a few hours to build, and Warren hand-delivers them to bus stops without sitting areas. While each bench is unique, Warren makes sure to carve the same message on all of them: “Be Kind.”
“Sometimes it can feel really difficult to make a change in the world around us. But the truth is, anyone can be kind and make a difference in the world. And that difference matters a lot,” he said.
He’s heard from many people in the community — those who use the benches and those who have been inspired by them. “What’s been really cool is seeing other people online building their own benches or even just taking chairs they were going to throw out and putting them by bus stops instead of letting them go to landfill,” Warren said.
Warren said he hopes the benches continue to inspire-and perhaps expand to other cities.
4. What made James Warren build benches
A. The woman’s seeking help from him.
B. His father’s teaching him to build houses.
C. Finding other people building benches.
D. Seeing a woman sitting on the ground.
5. What do we learn about the benches built by James Warren
A. They were of low cost. B. They had the same shape.
C. They spread different information. D. They have been used in other cities.
6. What message did James Warren try to convey
A. Acts of kindness go a long way.
B. Helping others makes us happy.
C. We should dream big but do small.
D. Having some skills is of importance.
7. How did people in the community react to James Warren’s move
A. They voiced their doubt. B. They showed their support.
C. They expressed their concern. D. They conveyed their curiosity.
C
Sugar-free cookies, reduced-sugar cereal, sugar- free candy, diet soda...are these better for you After sugar became a taboo(禁忌) in the nutrition and wellness world, sugar-free food items and beverages acted as substitutes for once beloved sweet drinks and snacks. Claiming to be ZERO sugar meant it was healthier, better for diabetics, and helped you slim down...Right
Wrong. Sugar-free food isn’t better for you. In fact, it is worse.
Sugar-free means that artificial sweeteners (甜味剂) are used instead of real sugar. The problem: these sweeteners do not come from natural sources and they can cause you more harm than good.
Let’s get into what these artificial sweeteners actually are Sugar-free sugar sounds wrong and that’s because there is no such thing as sugar-free sugar. Some of these sugar-free alternatives even contain sugar and the ones that don’t have chemicals your body often does not know how to process.
Most artificial sweeteners are a lot sweeter than sugar so only a tiny amount is needed. That’s why they can market sugar-free alternatives as “low-calorie” or “no-calorie”. It also means that you get no nutritional value from consuming them, which is why many sugar-free substitutes are classified as “non-nutritive”. These artificial sweeteners tend to hide under sneaky names. Actually, they are 200-600 times sweeter than sugar.
When you eat sweet stuff, your body continues to desire it and, even though your body cannot metabolize(新陈代谢) these sugar-free alternatives, your brain does not know the difference. In turn, sugar-free alternatives connect to weight gain and type 2 diabetes (糖尿病).
Artificial sweeteners also damage your gut’s ability to break down sugar which impacts everything you eat. In other words, your body doesn’t know how to handle artificial sweeteners because they have nothing real to process.
A good rule of thumb: stay away from artificial sweeteners and look for non-sugar, natural sweeteners like Stevia or date sugar. In the war against artificial sweeteners and real sugar, both lose. Satisfy your sweet tooth with natural sugars that come from fruits and stay away from products claiming to be sugar-free or diet!
8. What’s special about sugar-free products
A. They don’t taste sweet. B. They are more nutritious.
C. They contain artificial sweeteners. D. They contain natural sweeteners.
9. Why are sugar-free alternatives described as “low-calorie” or “no- calorie”
A. They don’t produce any heat.
B. They contain no artificial sweetener.
C. Some real sugar is used.
D. A small amount of artificial sweetener is used.
10. What do we know about artificial sweeteners
A. They are as sweet as sugar.
B. They can be easily broken down.
C. They present a bigger health risk.
D. They improve our ability to metabolize.
11. What is the author’s final conclusion
A. Real sugar is a better choice.
B. Stay away from sugary products.
C. Sugar-free products are healthier.
D. Choose sugar from natural sources.
D
In a human context, multitasking(多任务处理) refers to performing different activities at the same time, such as editing a document or replying to emails while participating in a teleconference. People think that they are capable of doing many things at once. However, the fact remains that they are merely switching from one job to another.
Several types of research have been done to see how multitasking affects our brains. A study conducted to see if multitasking while driving was good or bad, concluded that performance is primarily reduced when there is a research conflict.
According to the studies, the only time you can multitask is when you’re doing two things and one of them doesn’t require your attention or mental energy, for example jogging while listening to music. In many cases, multitasking has long-term, harmful effects on your health, well-being, and productivity.
Sometimes the tendency to multitask takes a toll on the relationship and the partner feels neglected. Imagine discussing something with your partner while he or she is constantly engaged on the mobile phone checking social media or email. How would that make you feel
Researchers investigated if multitasking increases our productivity and effectiveness. The findings showed that multitasking made individuals less effective and productive, which is contrary to what most multitaskers believe.
There is a cognitive(认知的) cost every time we go from one task to another, which reduces our productivity. Multitasking implies you are constantly shifting your attention between multiple tasks-it is no different from being distracted.
We’d like to believe that doing numerous activities at once is achievable, but it comes at the cost of lowering the quality and amount of attention paid to each task. As a result, you’re less productive and less efficient than someone who concentrates on one task at a time.
What’s more, we lose time and energy when we switch tasks. A study found that when switching between different tasks, the amount of time wasted depends on various factors, and it could range from seconds to hours.
12. Why does the author mention jogging and listening to music
A. To show multitasking is possible. B. To prove multitasking is rewarding.
C. To prove multitasking is difficult. D. To show multitasking is harmful.
13. What does the underlined phrase “takes a toll on” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Causes damage to. B. Has an influence on.
C. Makes no difference to. D. Is associated with.
14. What do most multitakers think of multitasking
A. It does harm to mental health. B. It affects work performance.
C. It improved work efficiency. D. It extends working hours.
15. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Why people like multitaking B. How to achieve multitasking
C. Is multitasking a good thing D. Can we multitask at all
第二节(共小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后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。
Your joke never works Or, being humorous is just too hard for you Some even think that being funny is something people are born with, not to be earned. ___16___
Tell funny stories. Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story. ___17___ However, your audience will likely find that something that actually happened will be a little more humorous. Think of a few true funny things and tell those stories when it is proper.
Make the end funny. When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end. ___18___ You might say “And do you know what was in my car when I opened the door, Rebecca A cat!” This will be funnier than saying “And, Rebecca, a cat was in my car when I opened the door!”
___19___ Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians. What kinds of jokes or stories worked with the audience and what didn’t Notice what things made you laugh the most and tell similar stories and jokes in your personal life. You can also watch comedy shows online if you can’t find a local club.
Keep a journal to record funny things. Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life. ___20___ Every time you notice and write down something humorous, you’ll be getting more practice!
A. Go to a local comedy club.
B. Use your body language to be funny.
C. Sharing jokes is great at some point, too.
D. It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud.
E. Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humor.
F. However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person.
G. This will make sure they don’t laugh until you’re finished with your sentence.
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。
In a house with more than one kid, there is bound to be some problems. There are natural ___21___ for conflicts between brothers and sisters. Your brother or sister may borrow things but doesn’t always ___22___ them. You might think your mum or dad ___23___ your brother or sister more. These are typical problems found throughout the ages everywhere in the world.
When brothers and sisters don’t ___24___, they argue and fight. Besides, too much competition can make for a (n) ___25___ home life while a little competition can be of ___26___. Sometimes it can keep you working hard. If he’s good at shooting, it may make you want to ___27___, too. But some conflicts involve arguing, like when you think your brother is getting more ___28___ from your parents. It is common for people who love each other to ___29___ sometimes but doing it too often is disagreeable (令人不快的) for everyone.
Sometimes brothers and sisters are ___30___ of one another. For instance, if your sister always does well at school, it may be ___31___ for you, especially if your grades are lower. Although you’re probably ___32___ of your brother or sister, it’s normal to be a little jealous, too. It may make you feel better to ___33___ more on your own personal pace, rather than compare yourself with a brother or sister.
You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your families. Learn to grow up with brothers and sisters and accept each other’s ___34___. As you grow up, your friends might ___35___, but your family is your family forever.
21. A. ideas B. responsibilities C. preparations D. reasons
22. A. return B. produce C. collect D. purchase
23. A. protects B. loves C. encourages D. helps
24. A. get out B. get away C. get on D. get back
25. A. unhappy B. doubtful C. enjoyable D. considerate
26. A. importance B. concern C. benefit D. interest
27. A. lie B. improve C. scream D. quit
28. A. pressure B. comment C. competition D. attention
29. A. argue B. promise C. separate D. agree
30. A. afraid B. fond C. tired D. envious
31. A. relaxing B. confusing C. stressful D. cheerful
32. A. sick B. aware C. convinced D. proud
33. A. count B. decide C. focus D. rely
34. A. differences B. characters C. preferences D. identities
35. A. appear B. change C. lose D. gather
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In my opinion, we should try our best ___36___(realize) our goals even though there is little hope. The ___37___(effort) seem to be the lights in the darkness, leading the way to hope and success.
I used to be ___38___ shy girl in my primary school. I was weak in English at that time, especially in ___39___(speak) English. So I was afraid to answer the teacher’s questions during English classes. After I entered my dream middle school, something ___40___(change). I started to read many ___41___(interest) English stories and my English teacher was patient to help me a lot. I studied hard in class and practiced by watching English films and listening ___42___ English songs in my free time. Little by little, I found ___43___ more and more interesting to learn English. I could even talk with my classmates ___44___(fluent) in English and I was not shy any more. At last, I got high grades in English and I had ___45___(confident) to do it better in the future.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你市会展中心近日将举办国际汉服展，目前正在招募志愿者。请写信应聘，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 自我优势；
3. 希望批准。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
国际汉服展：the International Hanfu Exhibition 市会展中心：City Exhibition Center
Dear Sir or Madam,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
As I stood in line waiting to cash out at my favorite supermarket, I studied the customer in front of me who was reading the magazines to our left. She was young, maybe early twenties, but she had a tired look on her face-as if life had beaten her down too many times.
The items in her cart included the cheapest cuts of meat, rice, and potatoes. Powdered milk, day-old bread, bargain soap, and inexpensive shampoo completed her purchases-well, almost. There were also lots of instant noodles and a pretty dress that was 50 percent off.
She continued to look at the magazines as we waited and more people lined up behind us. She finally took one out and turned it over several times, trying to find a price before finally turning to me.
“I’m sorry to bother you,” she began timidly. “But can you tell me how much this is I forgot my glasses at home.” “Of course,” I said with a laugh.
When I finally found the small print and told her, she sighed quietly and put it back. “They’ve become so expensive, haven’t they ” I murmured sympathetically.
“Next!” The cashier called before she could answer, and she moved forward to begin her transaction. When the store employee finally told her the cost, the woman’s face paled. She opened an old purse and began counting small bills and change. It was obvious she didn’t have enough, and she scanned her groceries to see what she could do without.
One by one, she removed things, but she still came up short. She continued to discard much-needed goods while the cashier patiently deducted (减去) things with a pleasant smile, setting them aside.
The man right behind me complained loudly enough for all to hear, and the young woman’s cheeks reddened with embarrassment. I wanted desperately to pay for her groceries outright, but I knew that would embarrass her even more.
”Take your time,“ I added gently as she tried to decide what other necessity she could return. “I’m in no hurry.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应150左右；
2. 开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
The woman finally paid and my turn came to pay the bill.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Then I caught up with the woman at the entrance to the supermarket.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
听力 1—5 ACBBC 6—10 ABACA 11—15 BACBB 16—20 CAABC2023—2024学年度上学期期中考试
高二英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在相应的位置。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 will the man wait to see
A. A general doctor. B. A skin specialist. C. A nurse.
2. Why didn’t Tim reply to Helen
A. He didn’t recognize her.
B. He was looking after his wife.
C. He was busy with a phone call.
3. How did the man get in
A. With a key. B. From the backdoor. C. Through a window.
4. What is the woman going to do this afternoon
A. Pick up Jean. B. Go to the library. C. Drive Jason to the airport.
5. What is the man doing
A. Drinking some milk. B. Making some tea. C. Ordering a drink.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独自读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In Canada. B. In China. C. In Australia.
7. Why did the man fail to take his holiday this summer
A. He has never loved traveling.
B. He had to deal with a family issue.
C. He had too many conferences to attend.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题
8. What kind of box did the biscuits use to be put in
A. Metal. B. Plastic. C. Cardboard.
9. What will the woman do next
A. Return the box. B. Eat the biscuits. C. Go to a store.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A book. B. A piece of clothing. C. A robot movie.
11. Who is Eve
A. The man’s friend. B. A female robot. C. The man’s wife.
12. What is an Adam unable to do
A. Tell a lie. B. Fall in love. C. Think properly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. What time of year is it
A. Winter. B. Spring. C. Autumn.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Co-workers.
15 What was served two days ago
A. Noodles. B. Dumplings. C. Hamburgers.
16. How does the woman feel at the end
A. Confident. B. Grateful. C. Doubtful.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What is probably the speaker’s current(现在的)job
A. A car salesman. B. A car engineer. C. A car mechanic.
18. What is the best-selling car brand in China according to the speaker
A. VW Santana. B. Mercedes. C. Toyota Corolla.
19. Which country has the second-biggest car market in the world
A. China. B. The US. C. Germany.
20. What does the speaker think will happen in the future
A. All cars will be cheaper.
B. People will only buy electric cars.
C. American-made cars will be more popular.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
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
The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.
Joshua Tree National Park, California
With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.
1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars
A. Yellowstone National Park. B. Joshua Tree National Park.
C. Grand Canyon National Park. D. Virgin Islands National Park.
2. What do we know about the Grand Canyon National Park
A. We can have a poor view of the South Rim there. B. It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.
C. There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter. D. The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.
3. Which activity is mentioned in all of the parks
A. Hiking. B. Skiing. C. Swimming. D. Hunting.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。介绍了美国四个冬季最好的国家公园。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Joshua Tree National Park, California下列段落中“The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky. (该公园被公认为国际黑暗天空公园，具有几乎零光污染和全国最好的星空景观。)”可知，如果对星星感兴趣，应该选择Joshua Tree 国家公园。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona下列段落中“For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles. (对于那些喜欢冒险和大胆的人，建议徒步 Bright Angel 小径，并有机会看到峡谷的冬季野生动物，包括骡鹿、麋鹿和秃鹰。)”可知，在Grand Canyon国家公园，The Bright Angel 小径在寒冷的天气具有挑战性。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming下列段落中“Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people. (只要预定一个有导游的徒步旅行，就能从护林员的角度了解公园和当地居民。)”、Joshua Tree National Park, California下列段落中“With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. (这里有巨大的红色岩石和独特的树木，当你花几个小时在全景环或迷宫环徒步旅行时，你会感觉像是踏上了一个陌生的星球。)”、Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona下列段落中“For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles. (对于那些喜欢冒险和大胆的人，建议徒步 Bright Angel 小径，并有机会看到峡谷的冬季野生动物，包括骡鹿、麋鹿和秃鹰。)”和Virgin Islands National Park, St. John下列段落中“You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. (你也可以徒步到内陆去参观古老的甘蔗种植园，或者冒险去海边与海龟和蝠鲼一起游泳。)”可知，所有的公园都提到了徒步旅行。故选A项。
B
James Warren was walking in his Denver neighborhood when something gave him pause. “A woman was waiting for the bus, sitting in the dirt. And I was like,’ Oh man, that’s terrible.’ That’s not dignified at all. We need to be doing better by our fellow city members,” Warren told a reporter. “And so, I thought, ‘I could do something about that, and I could build a bench.’” That moment led him on a mission to help his community.
Warren found some scrap wood (废木料), thanks to construction sites in his neighborhood with piles of discarded wood. And, because his dad builds houses, he grew up around tools-he knew he had the basic skills needed to build a bench.
He built one at the beginning of the year and put it back at that bus stop where he first got the idea. Since then, he’s built eight custom benches and has placed them at bus stops around the area.
Each bench looks different, since he’s using scrap wood for all of them. Each one takes a few hours to build, and Warren hand-delivers them to bus stops without sitting areas. While each bench is unique, Warren makes sure to carve the same message on all of them: “Be Kind.”
“Sometimes it can feel really difficult to make a change in the world around us. But the truth is, anyone can be kind and make a difference in the world. And that difference matters a lot,” he said.
He’s heard from many people in the community — those who use the benches and those who have been inspired by them. “What’s been really cool is seeing other people online building their own benches or even just taking chairs they were going to throw out and putting them by bus stops instead of letting them go to landfill,” Warren said.
Warren said he hopes the benches continue to inspire-and perhaps expand to other cities.
4. What made James Warren build benches
A. The woman’s seeking help from him.
B. His father’s teaching him to build houses.
C. Finding other people building benches.
D. Seeing a woman sitting on the ground.
5. What do we learn about the benches built by James Warren
A. They were of low cost. B. They had the same shape.
C. They spread different information. D. They have been used in other cities.
6. What message did James Warren try to convey
A. Acts of kindness go a long way.
B. Helping others makes us happy.
C. We should dream big but do small.
D. Having some skills is of importance.
7. How did people in the community react to James Warren’s move
A. They voiced their doubt. B. They showed their support.
C. They expressed their concern. D. They conveyed their curiosity.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是James Warren发现一位女士坐在地上等公交车，这件事情让James Warren产生了为公交车站制作长凳的想法并付诸行动的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据首段中的““A woman was waiting for the bus, sitting in the dirt. And I was like,’ Oh man, that’s terrible.’ That’s not dignified at all. We need to be doing better by our fellow city members,” Warren told a reporter.(“一个女人坐在泥土里等公共汽车。我当时想，‘天哪，这太糟糕了。“那一点也不体面。我们需要通过我们的城市成员做得更好，” Warren告诉记者。)”可知，Warren发现一位女士坐在地上等公交车，他认为通过城市成员可以做的更好，结合下文中的“And so, I thought, ‘I could do something about that, and I could build a bench.’(所以，我想，‘我可以做点什么，我可以做一个长凳。’)”可知，Warren想自己可以做点什么，于是有了做一个长凳的想法，由此可知，看到一位女士坐在地上使得James Warren有了制作长凳的想法。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Warren found some scrap wood (废木料), thanks to construction sites in his neighborhood with piles of discarded wood.(沃伦发现了一些废木材，这要归功于他附近的建筑工地堆满了废弃木材。)”可是，这些长凳是优抚金建筑工地上的废弃木材制作的，由此可知，这些长凳的制作成本不高。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段““Sometimes it can feel really difficult to make a change in the world around us. But the truth is, anyone can be kind and make a difference in the world. And that difference matters a lot,” he said.(“有时候，改变我们周围的世界真的很难。但事实是，任何人都可以善良地改变世界。这种差异非常重要。”)”可知，改变周围的世界真的很难，但是他认为每个人的小小善举都可以有很大的影响，而且这个影响非常重要，由此可知，James Warren想表达的是善举有很长的路要走，需要每个人从小的善举做起。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“He’s heard from many people in the community — those who use the benches and those who have been inspired by them. (他收到了社区中许多人的意见——那些使用这些长椅的人，以及那些受到这些长椅启发的人。)”可知，Warren收到了很多使用他制作长凳的人们的信息，结合下文介绍的他看到很多人在他的影响下制作长凳，还有很多人捐献自己家多余的椅子，由此可知，人们很支持他的做法。故选B项。
C
Sugar-free cookies, reduced-sugar cereal, sugar- free candy, diet soda...are these better for you After sugar became a taboo(禁忌) in the nutrition and wellness world, sugar-free food items and beverages acted as substitutes for once beloved sweet drinks and snacks. Claiming to be ZERO sugar meant it was healthier, better for diabetics, and helped you slim down...Right
Wrong. Sugar-free food isn’t better for you. In fact, it is worse.
Sugar-free means that artificial sweeteners (甜味剂) are used instead of real sugar. The problem: these sweeteners do not come from natural sources and they can cause you more harm than good.
Let’s get into what these artificial sweeteners actually are. Sugar-free sugar sounds wrong and that’s because there is no such thing as sugar-free sugar. Some of these sugar-free alternatives even contain sugar and the ones that don’t have chemicals your body often does not know how to process.
Most artificial sweeteners are a lot sweeter than sugar so only a tiny amount is needed. That’s why they can market sugar-free alternatives as “low-calorie” or “no-calorie”. It also means that you get no nutritional value from consuming them, which is why many sugar-free substitutes are classified as “non-nutritive”. These artificial sweeteners tend to hide under sneaky names. Actually, they are 200-600 times sweeter than sugar.
When you eat sweet stuff, your body continues to desire it and, even though your body cannot metabolize(新陈代谢) these sugar-free alternatives, your brain does not know the difference. In turn, sugar-free alternatives connect to weight gain and type 2 diabetes (糖尿病).
Artificial sweeteners also damage your gut’s ability to break down sugar which impacts everything you eat. In other words, your body doesn’t know how to handle artificial sweeteners because they have nothing real to process.
A good rule of thumb: stay away from artificial sweeteners and look for non-sugar, natural sweeteners like Stevia or date sugar. In the war against artificial sweeteners and real sugar, both lose. Satisfy your sweet tooth with natural sugars that come from fruits and stay away from products claiming to be sugar-free or diet!
8. What’s special about sugar-free products
A. They don’t taste sweet. B. They are more nutritious.
C. They contain artificial sweeteners. D. They contain natural sweeteners.
9. Why are sugar-free alternatives described as “low-calorie” or “no- calorie”
A. They don’t produce any heat.
B. They contain no artificial sweetener.
C. Some real sugar is used.
D. A small amount of artificial sweetener is used.
10. What do we know about artificial sweeteners
A. They are as sweet as sugar.
B. They can be easily broken down.
C. They present a bigger health risk.
D. They improve our ability to metabolize.
11. What is the author’s final conclusion
A. Real sugar is a better choice.
B. Stay away from sugary products.
C. Sugar-free products are healthier.
D. Choose sugar from natural sources.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文讲述了“零糖”食物和饮料并不比真正的糖更好，因为它们使用人工甜味剂来代替真正的糖，并且这些人工甜味剂可能会对人体造成更多的伤害。这些人工甜味剂不来自自然来源，可能会导致人体无法正确代谢它们，并与体重增加和糖尿病相关。建议人们尽量远离人工甜味剂，选择非糖和天然甜味剂来满足甜食的需求。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Sugar-free means that artificial sweeteners (甜味剂) are used instead of real sugar. (无糖是指使用人工甜味剂代替真正的糖)”可知，所谓的“无糖产品”，其实是用人工甜味剂来代替真正的糖。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中“Most artificial sweeteners are a lot sweeter than sugar so only a tiny amount is needed. That’s why they can market sugar-free alternatives as “low-calorie” or “no-calorie”.(大多数人造甜味剂比糖甜得多，所以只需要少量。这就是为什么他们可以以‘低卡路里’或‘无卡路里’来推销无糖替代品)”可知，由于人工甜味剂甜度非常高，所以其用量非常小，因此商家将其“无糖产品”标榜为“低卡路里”或“零卡路里”。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“In turn, sugar-free alternatives connect to weight gain and type 2 diabetes (糖尿病).(反过来，无糖替代品会导致体重增加和2型糖尿病)”以及倒数第二段中“Artificial sweeteners also damage your gut’s ability to break down sugar which impacts everything you eat. (人工甜味剂还会损害肠道分解糖的能力，从而影响你吃的所有东西)”可知，这些所谓的“无糖产品”中含有的人工甜味剂会导致肥胖和糖尿病，还会损害肠道分解糖的能力，因此是更大的健康隐患。故选C。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“A good rule of thumb: stay away from artificial sweeteners and look for non-sugar, natural sweeteners like Stevia or date sugar. (一个很好的经验法则：远离人造甜味剂，寻找无糖的天然甜味剂，如甜菊糖或枣糖)”可知，作者认为，无论糖还是人工甜味剂都不是好的选择，后者危害更大；喜欢甜食者最好的选择是摄取自然的糖分——比如来自水果的糖。故选D。
D
In a human context, multitasking(多任务处理) refers to performing different activities at the same time, such as editing a document or replying to emails while participating in a teleconference. People think that they are capable of doing many things at once. However, the fact remains that they are merely switching from one job to another.
Several types of research have been done to see how multitasking affects our brains. A study conducted to see if multitasking while driving was good or bad, concluded that performance is primarily reduced when there is a research conflict.
According to the studies, the only time you can multitask is when you’re doing two things and one of them doesn’t require your attention or mental energy, for example jogging while listening to music. In many cases, multitasking has long-term, harmful effects on your health, well-being, and productivity.
Sometimes the tendency to multitask takes a toll on the relationship and the partner feels neglected. Imagine discussing something with your partner while he or she is constantly engaged on the mobile phone checking social media or email. How would that make you feel
Researchers investigated if multitasking increases our productivity and effectiveness. The findings showed that multitasking made individuals less effective and productive, which is contrary to what most multitaskers believe.
There is a cognitive(认知的) cost every time we go from one task to another, which reduces our productivity. Multitasking implies you are constantly shifting your attention between multiple tasks-it is no different from being distracted.
We’d like to believe that doing numerous activities at once is achievable, but it comes at the cost of lowering the quality and amount of attention paid to each task. As a result, you’re less productive and less efficient than someone who concentrates on one task at a time.
What’s more, we lose time and energy when we switch tasks. A study found that when switching between different tasks, the amount of time wasted depends on various factors, and it could range from seconds to hours.
12. Why does the author mention jogging and listening to music
A. To show multitasking is possible. B. To prove multitasking is rewarding.
C. To prove multitasking is difficult. D. To show multitasking is harmful.
13. What does the underlined phrase “takes a toll on” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Causes damage to. B. Has an influence on.
C. Makes no difference to. D. Is associated with.
14. What do most multitakers think of multitasking
A. It does harm to mental health. B. It affects work performance.
C. It improved work efficiency. D. It extends working hours.
15. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Why people like multitaking B. How to achieve multitasking
C Is multitasking a good thing D. Can we multitask at all
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. C 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了多任务处理能同时做很多件事，很多人误以为这样做提高了工作效率，但研究表明它实际上降低了工作效率。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“the only time you can multitask is when you’re doing two things and one of them doesn’t require your attention or mental energy, for example jogging while listening to music. (唯一可以同时处理多项任务的时间是当你正在做两件事，其中一件不需要你的注意力或脑力，例如边听音乐边慢跑)”可知，作者提到边听音乐边慢跑是为了证明多任务处理是可能的，故选A项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段划线词下文“the partner feels neglected(搭档感受到了被忽视)”可推理出划线部分要表达的含义为“造成破坏”，即有时试图多任务会伤害和别人的关系。故选A项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“The findings showed that multitasking made individuals less effective and productive, which is contrary to what most multitaskers believe.(研究结果表明，多任务处理会降低个人的效率和生产力，这与大多数多任务处理者的看法相反)”可推理出多任务处理者认为多任务处理提高了工作效率，故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“People think that they are capable of doing many things at once. However, the fact remains that they are merely switching from one job to another.(人们认为他们有能力同时做很多事情。然而，事实仍然是，他们只是从一份工作转到另一份工作)”、第三段“According to the studies, the only time you can multitask is when you’re doing two things and one of them doesn’t require your attention or mental energy(根据研究，你唯一可以同时处理多项任务的时间是当你正在做两件事，其中一件不需要你的注意力或脑力)”、第五段“The findings showed that multitasking made individuals less effective and productive, which is contrary to what most multitaskers believe.(研究结果表明，多任务处理会降低个人的效率和生产力，这与大多数多任务处理者的看法相反)”以及最后一段“What’s more, we lose time and energy when we switch tasks.(更重要的是，当我们切换任务时，我们会损失时间和精力)”可知，本文认为多任务处理看似提高了工作效率，但研究表明它仅在部分情况下有效，而在大部分情况下降低了工作效率，分析四个选项，C项“Is multitasking a good thing (多任务处理是件好事吗？)”表达的含义适合用作本文标题，故选C项。
第二节(共小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后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。
Your joke never works Or, being humorous is just too hard for you Some even think that being funny is something people are born with, not to be earned. ___16___
Tell funny stories. Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story. ___17___ However, your audience will likely find that something that actually happened will be a little more humorous. Think of a few true funny things and tell those stories when it is proper.
Make the end funny. When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end. ___18___ You might say “And do you know what was in my car when I opened the door, Rebecca A cat!” This will be funnier than saying “And, Rebecca, a cat was in my car when I opened the door!”
___19___ Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians. What kinds of jokes or stories worked with the audience and what didn’t Notice what things made you laugh the most and tell similar stories and jokes in your personal life. You can also watch comedy shows online if you can’t find a local club.
Keep a journal to record funny things. Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life. ___20___ Every time you notice and write down something humorous, you’ll be getting more practice!
A. Go to a local comedy club.
B. Use your body language to be funny.
C. Sharing jokes is great at some point, too.
D. It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud.
E. Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humor.
F. However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person.
G. This will make sure they don’t laugh until you’re finished with your sentence.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. G 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍如何让自己更幽默风趣，其中包括讲笑话、以出人意料的方式结束故事、观察喜剧俱乐部和记录有趣事情等方法。文章还强调通过训练寻找并记录搞笑时刻来提高幽默感。
【16题详解】
根据前文“Some even think that being funny is something people are born with, not to be earned. (有些人甚至认为幽默是与生俱来的，不是靠努力得来的。)”可知此处强调很多人认为幽默是与生俱来的，不是靠后天努力得来的。而设空处应该与此构成转折关系，提出幽默是可以学习和培养的。F选项“However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person.(然而，事实是你可以学着成为一个更有趣的人。)”承接前文，指出幽默是可以学习的，引出下文讲如何让自己更幽默风趣的方法，符合语境。故选F。
【17题详解】
根据前文“Tell funny stories. Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story.(讲有趣的故事。有时候，你能做的最有趣的事情就是讲一个有趣的故事。)”可知，此处指出讲有趣的故事有助于幽默，同时后文应该与前文构成并列，指出其他讲有趣故事的方式也有助于幽默。C选项“Sharing jokes is great at some point , too.(分享笑话在某种程度上也是很棒的。)”承接前文，指出分享笑话也是很棒的，符合语境。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据前文“When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end.(当你想用一个有趣的故事或笑话给你的朋友一个惊喜时，把惊喜放在最后。)”可知，此处强调想用一个有趣的故事或笑话给你的朋友一个惊喜时，把惊喜放在最后，后文应该解释这样做的原因。G选项“This will make sure they don’t laugh until you’re finished with your sentence.(这样可以确保他们在你说完之前不会笑。)”承接前文，this指代前文的内容即把惊喜放在最后，这样做是因为可以确保他们在你说完之前不会笑，符合语境。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据后文“ Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians.(看看你所在地区的喜剧俱乐部，研究一下喜剧演员。)”可知，通过加入喜剧俱乐部或者研究喜剧演员都可以增强自己的幽默感。A选项“Go to a local comedy club.( 参加当地的喜剧俱乐部。)”概括本段段旨，符合语境。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据前文“Keep a journal to record funny things. Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life. (写日记记录有趣的事情。这不仅能帮助你记住以后要讲的有趣的故事，还能训练你在自己的生活中寻找喜剧时刻。)”可知，此处表示写日记让自己变得幽默的好处，后文指出这种习惯带来的其他好处——即提升幽默感。E选项“Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humor.(久而久之，这将帮助你拥有更好的幽默感。)”中的this指代前文的keep a journal这一习惯，通过这一习惯，能够拥有更好的幽默感，符合语境。故选E。
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。
In a house with more than one kid, there is bound to be some problems. There are natural ___21___ for conflicts between brothers and sisters. Your brother or sister may borrow things but doesn’t always ___22___ them. You might think your mum or dad ___23___ your brother or sister more. These are typical problems found throughout the ages everywhere in the world.
When brothers and sisters don’t ___24___, they argue and fight. Besides, too much competition can make for a (n) ___25___ home life while a little competition can be of ___26___. Sometimes it can keep you working hard. If he’s good at shooting, it may make you want to ___27___, too. But some conflicts involve arguing, like when you think your brother is getting more ___28___ from your parents. It is common for people who love each other to ___29___ sometimes but doing it too often is disagreeable (令人不快的) for everyone.
Sometimes brothers and sisters are ___30___ of one another. For instance, if your sister always does well at school, it may be ___31___ for you, especially if your grades are lower. Although you’re probably ___32___ of your brother or sister, it’s normal to be a little jealous, too. It may make you feel better to ___33___ more on your own personal pace, rather than compare yourself with a brother or sister.
You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your families. Learn to grow up with brothers and sisters and accept each other’s ___34___. As you grow up, your friends might ___35___, but your family is your family forever.
21. A. ideas B. responsibilities C. preparations D. reasons
22. A. return B. produce C. collect D. purchase
23. A. protects B. loves C. encourages D. helps
24. A. get out B. get away C. get on D. get back
25. A. unhappy B. doubtful C. enjoyable D. considerate
26. A. importance B. concern C. benefit D. interest
27. A. lie B. improve C. scream D. quit
28. A. pressure B. comment C. competition D. attention
29. A. argue B. promise C. separate D. agree
30. A. afraid B. fond C. tired D. envious
31. A. relaxing B. confusing C. stressful D. cheerful
32. A. sick B. aware C. convinced D. proud
33. A. count B. decide C. focus D. rely
34. A. differences B. characters C. preferences D. identities
35. A. appear B. change C. lose D. gather
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述在一个有兄弟姐妹的家中，常常会出现一些争执和冲突，如借用物品时不归还、认为父母更偏爱其他兄弟姐妹等等。这些问题存在于世界各地，而过分的竞争可能导致家庭生活不和睦。虽然兄弟姐妹间偶尔争吵是正常的，但频发争执则会让大家不开心。有时兄弟姐妹之间会相互嫉妒，但我们应该学会接受彼此的差异，因为家人是永远的。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：兄弟姐妹之间的冲突有其自然的原因。A. ideas想法，主意；B. responsibilities责任；C. preparations准备；D. reasons理由。根据前文“In a house with more than one kid, there is bound to be some problems.”以及下文“Your brother or sister may borrow things but doesn’t always ___2___ them.”可知，在一个有多个孩子的家里，肯定会有一些问题，以及描述的的一些小事，孩子们之间的冲突是有其自然的原因。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你的兄弟姐妹可能会借东西，但并不总是归还。A. return归还； B. produce生产；C. collect收集；D. purchase购买。根据前文“borrow things”可推断，此处是强调不归还。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你可能认为妈妈或爸爸更爱你的弟弟或妹妹。A. protects保护；B. loves爱；C. encourages鼓励；D. helps帮助。根据后文“your brother or sister more.”以及常识可知，父母对孩子的是爱。故选B项。
24题详解】
考查动词词组辨析。句意：当兄弟姐妹们相处不好时，他们就会争吵和打架。A. get out出去；B. get away逃脱，出发；C. get on进展，相处；D. get back取回，送回。根据前文“they argue and fight.”可知，兄弟姐妹相处不好时，才会争吵和打架。故选C项。
25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：此外，过多的竞争会使家庭生活不愉快，而一点点竞争是有益的。A. unhappy不愉快的；B. doubtful怀疑的；C. enjoyable有乐趣的；D. considerate体贴的。根据前文的“too much competition”可知，过多的竞争会使家庭生活不愉快。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. importance重要性；B. concern关心；C. benefit益处；D. interest兴趣。根据后文的“while a little competition”可知，前后构成转折关系即小的竞争让你会努力工作，因此小的竞争应该是有好处的。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果他擅长射击，这可能会让你也想提高射击技能。A. lie躺着；B. improve提高；C. scream尖叫；D. quit放弃。根据上文“while a little competition can be of ___6___ .”可知，小的竞争会有一定的好处，会让你努力工作可知，如果你的兄弟擅长射击，你也想要提高射击技能。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但有些冲突包括争吵，比如你认为你的兄弟从你父母那里得到了更多的关注。A. pressure压力；B. comment评论；C. competition竞赛；D. attention关注，注意力。根据后文的“from your parents”可知，孩子应该是从父母那里获得关注，故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：相爱的人有时争吵是很常见的，但经常争吵对每个人来说都是不愉快的。A. argue争吵；B. promise答应；C. separate分离；D. agree同意。根据后文“but doing it too often is disagreeable (令人不快的) for everyone.”可知，上下句构成的转折关系，此处表示相爱的有时也可能会争吵，故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有时兄弟姐妹会互相嫉妒。A. afraid害怕的；B. fond喜欢的；C. tired疲劳的；D. envious妒忌的。根据后文“For instance, if your sister always does well at school, it may be ___11___ for you, especially if your grades are lower.”以及“it’s normal to be a little jealous”可知，如果你的妹妹在学校一直表现很好，这可能会给你带来压力，尤其是如果你的成绩较低，因此兄弟姐妹会互相嫉妒。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：例如，如果你的妹妹在学校一直表现很好，这可能会给你带来压力，尤其是如果你的成绩较低。A. relaxing令人放松的；B. confusing不清楚的；C. stressful压力重的；D. cheerful令人愉快的。根据本段首句“Sometimes brothers and sisters are ___10___ of one another.”可知，兄弟姐妹会互相嫉妒，可以推断当你的姐妹表现好的时候，你的压力会很大，故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然你可能会为你的兄弟姐妹感到骄傲，但是有点嫉妒也是正常的。A. sick病的；B. aware觉得； C. convinced坚信不移的；D. proud骄傲的。根据前文的“although”以及后文的“it’s normal to be a little jealous”可知，上下句构成的转折关系，可知，虽然你可能会为你的兄弟姐妹感到骄傲，但是有点嫉妒也是正常的。be proud of为固定短语，意为“对…感到骄傲”，符合语境。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这可能会让你感觉更好，更多地关注自己的个人节奏，而不是拿自己和兄弟姐妹比较。A. count数，依赖；B. decide决定；C. focus关注；D. rely依靠。根据后文“rather than compare yourself with a brother or sister.”可知，应该是关注自己，而不是对比，故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：学会和兄弟姐妹一起成长，接受彼此的差异。A. differences差异，不同；B. characters性格；C. preference偏爱；D. identities身份。根据前文“Learn to grow up with brothers and sisters and accept each other’s”可知，此处强调学会和兄弟姐妹们一起成长，所以应该接受的是各自的不同，故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着你的成长，你的朋友可能会改变，但你的家人永远是你的家人。A. appear出现；B. change改变；C. lose失去；D. gather集合。根据上文“As you grow up”可知，随着你的成长，也就是随着时间的变化，有些事情是会改变的，故选B项。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In my opinion, we should try our best ___36___(realize) our goals even though there is little hope. The ___37___(effort) seem to be the lights in the darkness, leading the way to hope and success.
I used to be ___38___ shy girl in my primary school. I was weak in English at that time, especially in ___39___(speak) English. So I was afraid to answer the teacher’s questions during English classes. After I entered my dream middle school, something ___40___(change). I started to read many ___41___(interest) English stories and my English teacher was patient to help me a lot. I studied hard in class and practiced by watching English films and listening ___42___ English songs in my free time. Little by little, I found ___43___ more and more interesting to learn English. I could even talk with my classmates ___44___(fluent) in English and I was not shy any more. At last, I got high grades in English and I had ___45___(confident) to do it better in the future.
【答案】36. to realize
37. efforts
38. a 39. spoken##speaking
40. changed
41. interesting
42. to 43. it
44. fluently
45. confidence
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个女孩在小学时英语很差，因为害羞而不敢在课堂上回答老师的问题，但是在进入她梦想的中学后，通过阅读英语故事、老师的耐心帮助以及自己的努力，逐渐喜欢上了学习英语，并在英语方面取得了不错的成绩，从而克服了自己的害羞问题。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在我看来，我们应该尽我们最大的努力实现我们的目标，即使没有什么希望。句中try one’s best to do sth.为固定短语，意为“尽某人最大的努力去做某事”，该空用不定式形式。故填to realize。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：努力就像黑暗中的光，指引我们通往希望和成功的道路。分析句子，设空处使用名词作主语，effort意为“努力”，为可数名词，结合谓语seem to be，此处表示复数意义。故填efforts。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：我曾经是一个害羞的女孩在我的小学。句中girl为可数名词，此处表示泛指，故使用不定冠词，同时其修饰词shy首字母为辅音音素，用a。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：那时我的英语很差，尤其是口语/那时我的英语很弱，尤其是在说英语方面。分析句子，句中English和speak之间是被动关系，故使用过去分词作定语，spoken English意为“口语”；同时也可以表示“说英语”故使用动名词作宾语。故填spoken/speaking。
【40题详解】
考查时态。句意：在我进入我梦想中的中学后，事情发生了变化。分析句子，设空处使用动词作主句谓语，根据前文的从句谓语entered以及句意可知，句子表述过去事实，故使用一般过去时。故填changed。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：我开始读很多有趣的英语故事，我的英语老师很耐心地帮助我很多。分析句子，设空处使用修饰物的-ing形容词interesting作定语，修饰名词短语English stories，意为“有趣的”。故填interesting。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：我在课堂上努力学习，在空闲时间通过看英语电影和听英语歌曲来练习。句中listen to为固定短语，意为“听”。故填to。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：渐渐地，我发现学英语越来越有趣了。分析句子，句中构成find it+形容词+to do sth.的结构，意为“发现去做某事……”，该结构中it为形式宾语，真正的宾语是后文的不定式结构。故填it。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：我甚至可以用英语流利地与同学交谈，我不再害羞了。分析句子，设空处使用fluent的副词fluently作状语，修饰动词短语talk with，意为“流利地”。故填fluently。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：最后，我在英语上取得了高分，我有信心在未来做得更好。分析句子，设空处使用confident的名词confidence作宾语，意为“信心”，不可数。故填confidence。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你市会展中心近日将举办国际汉服展，目前正在招募志愿者。请写信应聘，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 自我优势；
3. 希望批准。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
国际汉服展：the International Hanfu Exhibition 市会展中心：City Exhibition Center
Dear Sir or Madam,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a high school student. I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer for the International Hanfu Exhibition to be held in the City Exhibition Center. I think I am fit for the job.
First, as an enthusiast of Hanfu, I have an eye for the beauty of the clothing which has drawn attention worldwide. Besides, my outgoing personality combined with my good command of English will enable me to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. More importantly, I do hope to contribute my effort to spreading Chinese culture.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。市会展中心近日将举办国际汉服展，目前正在招募志愿者。要求考生就此写信应聘。
【详解】1.词汇积累
我认为：I think→as far as I am concerned
首先：first→first of all
此外：besides → what’s more
回复：reply→ response
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句： I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer for the International Hanfu Exhibition to be held in the City Exhibition Center.
拓展句： I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer for the International Hanfu Exhibition which will be held in the City Exhibition Center.
【点睛】【高分句型1】First, as an enthusiast of Hanfu, I have an eye for the beauty of the clothing which has drawn attention worldwide.（运用了which引导的限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.（运用了it作形式宾语，if作真正宾语的结构）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
As I stood in line waiting to cash out at my favorite supermarket, I studied the customer in front of me who was reading the magazines to our left. She was young, maybe early twenties, but she had a tired look on her face-as if life had beaten her down too many times.
The items in her cart included the cheapest cuts of meat, rice, and potatoes. Powdered milk, day-old bread, bargain soap, and inexpensive shampoo completed her purchases-well, almost. There were also lots of instant noodles and a pretty dress that was 50 percent off.
She continued to look at the magazines as we waited, and more people lined up behind us. She finally took one out and turned it over several times, trying to find a price before finally turning to me.
“I’m sorry to bother you,” she began timidly. “But can you tell me how much this is I forgot my glasses at home.” “Of course,” I said with a laugh.
When I finally found the small print and told her, she sighed quietly and put it back. “They’ve become so expensive, haven’t they ” I murmured sympathetically.
“Next!” The cashier called before she could answer, and she moved forward to begin her transaction. When the store employee finally told her the cost, the woman’s face paled. She opened an old purse and began counting small bills and change. It was obvious she didn’t have enough, and she scanned her groceries to see what she could do without.
One by one, she removed things, but she still came up short. She continued to discard much-needed goods while the cashier patiently deducted (减去) things with a pleasant smile, setting them aside.
The man right behind me complained loudly enough for all to hear, and the young woman’s cheeks reddened with embarrassment. I wanted desperately to pay for her groceries outright, but I knew that would embarrass her even more.
”Take your time,“ I added gently as she tried to decide what other necessity she could return. “I’m in no hurry.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
The woman finally paid and my turn came to pay the bill.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Then I caught up with the woman at the entrance to the supermarket.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
The woman finally paid and my turn came to pay the bill. By then, I had rearranged my own purchases. I moved forward and placed several items with the magazine, pointed to the pile of items the woman had taken out, added all my meat and fresh milk, and whispered, “Separate bags, same bill please,” to the cashier. Seeming to know what I was planning to do, she nodded, smiled, and quickly packed them.
Then I caught up with the woman at the entrance to the supermarket. “This is for you-all the items you have taken out just now,” I said and handed the bag to her. “How can I accept this ” she said and stared at me in great surprise. “It’s nothing. To be frank, we have all been in such an embarrassing situation at one time or another,” I replied warmly and firmly. The woman then accepted the bag, tears welling up in her eyes. It was at that moment that I realized we make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了作者在超市排队时遇到了一位年轻的女士。这位女士购买的都是便宜的生活必需品，但还是不足以支付账单，尴尬的情况引起了周围人的不满。最后，作者在不引起女士尴尬的情况下，悄悄地给她买单，让她感激涕零。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“那位女士终于付了帐，轮到我付帐了。”可知，第一段可描写作者悄悄帮助那位女士结账经过。
②由第二段首句内容“然后我在超市门口赶上了那个女人。”可知，第二段可描写作者把那位女士买不起物品给她，那位女士感动。
2.续写线索：结账——帮助——递给——惊讶——感谢——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①低语：whisper/murmur
②.递给：hand/hand over/pass on
③. 回复：reply/write back/response
情绪类
①.惊讶： in great surprise/surprisingly
②.尴尬：embarrassing/awkward
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I moved forward and placed several items with the magazine, pointed to the pile of items the woman had taken out, added all my meat and fresh milk, and whispered, “Separate bags, same bill please,” to the cashier. （省略了由关系词that引导的定语从句以及动词的并列结构）
[高分句型2]. Seeming to know what I was planning to do, she nodded, smiled, and quickly packed them.（非谓语动词和由连接词what引导宾语从句）
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