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永州一中2023年高二第三次月考试卷
英语
温馨提示:
1.本试卷满分150分,考试时间为120分钟。
2.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上,并按规定贴好条形码。
3.请将全部答案填写在答题卡上。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是 C。
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How much does the keyboard cost now
A. $40. B. $ 50. C. $ 20.
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What are the speakers doing
A. Making dinner. B. Ordering some food. C. Shopping for a party.
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What does the woman decide to do
A. Go climbing. B. Buy camping equipment. C. Stay at home.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A What to eat today.
B. How to post a notice online.
C. Where to find the menu.
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What kind of movies does the woman like best
A Musicals. B. Action movies. C. Documentaries.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟,听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Where do the speakers plan to go
A. The woman’s home. B. A museum. C. A library.
7. Why does the woman want to go on Saturday afternoon
A. To enjoy the nice weather.
B. To sleep late in the morning.
C. To avoid the crowd.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What does the man think of the video
A. Amazing. B. Traditional. C. Boring.
9. What makes the dancing special according to the woman
A. The music. B. The costumes. C. The routines.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What’s the main purpose of Eric and his father taking the cycle trip
A. To raise money for charity.
B. To spend time together.
C. To break their usual routine.
11. What made a day happier during the trip
A. Riding for a long distance.
B. Chatting with the local people.
C. Enjoying the sunshine on the face.
12. What is Eric now
A. He’s a student. B. He’s a host. C. He’s a coach.
13. What does Eric want to do
A. Take another long ride.
B. Go cycling on weekends.
C. Participate in competitions.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. Where is the woman probably
A. In a taxi. B. On a bus. C. On a plane.
15. When will the speakers’ flight leave
A. In 15 minutes. B. In 20 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
16. Who are the speakers going to visit
A. Their former classmates. B. The man’s parents. C. The woman’s parents.
17. How is the man feeling
A. Relaxed. B. Nervous. C. Excited.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. How many readers does this magazine have around the world
A. About 20 million. B. About 25 million. C. About 45 million.
19. When was the first Time magazine issued
A. In 1923. B. In 1962. C. In 2003.
20. What is the most notably special issue of Time magazine about
A. The 100 best novels.
B. The 100 best TV shows.
C. The 100 most influential people.
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
Hong Kong and Macau are home to several well-known universities that offer diverse courses and programs to students. Here are some of the universities and their key information.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
This university is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Asia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and research programs in various fields. Popular majors include business, engineering, law, and medicine. Admission requirements vary depending on the program, but all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be fluent in English. HKU offers scholarships and financial assistance to both local and international students.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
This university is famous for its programs in science, engineering, and business. It also offers programs in social sciences and humanities. Admission requirements include high academic achievement and language proficiency (English). HKUST provides a range of scholarships and financial aid packages to deserving students.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
This university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as business, science, social sciences, and humanities. Admission requirements include academic performance, language proficiency (English and Chinese), and personal qualities. CUHK provides scholarships for students from different backgrounds and regions.
The University of Macau(UM)
This university is the only public comprehensive university in Macau, offering programs in business, science, social sciences, humanities, and education. Admission requirements vary depending on the program, but all applicants must be fluent in English or Portuguese (葡萄牙语). UM offers scholarships only for local students and does not provide accommodation for any students.
21. What majors are liked and chosen more at the University of Hong Kong
A. Science, engineering, and business.
B. Business, engineering, law, and medicine.
C. AI technology and English.
D. Business, science, social sciences, and humanities.
22. Which of the following statements about the University of Macau is RIGHT
A. UM has the best business program in Macau.
B. UM is one of the best public universities in Macau.
C. UM does not provide financial aid to international students.
D. UM does not admit international students.
23. What do the four universities mentioned in the passage have in common
A. They all have language requirements.
B. They all offer great scholarships for all students.
C. They all have high-quality dormitories.
D. They all have high tuition fees.
B
Carey made a great academic achievement in high school and looked forward to attending Harvard and other top schools. But he could not afford the application fees, let alone school fees. But with a passion for business, Carey dreamed of attending a college in the Northeast so he could be close to New York City and other major business centers.
In the process of his application, he was determined to deal with it by himself. He looked at hundreds of websites, checking scholarship requirements. Many scholarships had very specific qualifications that he didn’t meet. But Carey had 600 volunteer hours and started a nonprofit organization which organized volunteer opportunities for students when he was in high school. So he searched for scholarships that looked for excellent grades combined with leadership and community service.
Soon, he got the Gates Millennium Scholarship, which covers school fees from a bachelor’s to a doctor’s degree. A $20,000 scholarship from Coca-Cola followed. He also received a $20,000 Horatio Alger Scholarship and the $10,000 Axa Achievement Scholarship. And smaller awards just kept coming. In the end, he had amazing success, receiving 34 scholarships worth $1.3 million—enough to pay for years of school, plus cover his living expenses with some leftover to invest.
Carey has used the money for schooling, room and board, daily supplies, travel for interviews, and other needs. After appearing at national conferences and in the media, hundreds of students and parents have emailed and called for advice, which inspired Carey, now a business major at Drexel, to make a mobile-phone app called Scholly—short for “scholarships”—to help other teens get scholarship money.
Though the app had thousands of downloads, Carey and his colleagues decided to keep the price only at 99 cents because their purpose was more public service than profit. As for his career plans, he has the goal of a true enterprise: “I do not have to get a job when I graduate.”
24. What did Carey do when he applied for scholarships
A. He started a nonprofit organization.
B. He took part in community service.
C. He matched his strengths with the criteria.
D. He checked requirements with volunteers.
25. Why does Carey develop Scholly
A. To appeal for more downloads. B. To help other teens make apps.
C. To raise funds for his own schooling. D. To facilitate scholarship application.
26. What does Carey intend to do for his career
A. Working for a charity. B. Starting his own business.
C. Maintaining his current job. D. Getting a high paid job.
27. Which of the following best describe Christopher Carey
A. Ambitious and generous. B. Tolerant and diligent.
C. Creative and humble. D. Stubborn and adventurous.
C
It is well known that the American Southwest, naturally hot and dry, is seriously short of water. A new study that reveals climate change is going to dry out the region even further is painting a serious picture of the future.
According to the study, global warming could increase the long-term water shortfall to the 1, 815 billion cubic metres by adding another 439 million cubic metres of water. Based on the price of adding reservoir (水库) capacities in California, meeting basic water shortages could cost $ 549 billion if climate change is factored in. Higher water prices would make the adaptation even more expensive if no water could be found at all in the drier future.
But even beyond the mere cost of creating more reservoirs, there’s no denying the fact that a hotter, drier Southwest will demand more and more energy for cooling. There’s another fact that climate change will make cities in states like Nevada and New Mexico far less sustainable than they already are. There’s also the fact that a warmer climate will have a long-lasting impact on the region’s ecosystem. Previous study has noted that climate change may convert the American Southwest into a permanent desert.
It’s certainly possible that it will be too expensive to build reservoirs for some suburbs and communities and we could see an exodus (大批人同时离开) from the region; but that’s almost suitable to change, because communities pay for the extremely inefficient processes of pumping in water from out of the states.
28. What is the passage mainly about
A. Climate Change Will Make Water Shortage Worser
B. American Southwest Is Short of Water
C. California Council Pays Attention to Water Shortages
D. Water Shortages Lead Experts to Predict Water Shortfall
29. What is the author’s attitude towards the situation of the American Southwest
A. Indifferent B. Critical. C. Sympathetic. D. Worried.
30. What can we infer from the third paragraph
A. The situations of Nevada and New Mexico are not bad yet.
B. People should cool the climate immediately.
C. There’s a relationship between climate change and ecosystem.
D. The energy requirements needed for cooling will not make water shortage worse.
31. Which of the following is NOT true
A. The high price of building reservoirs is making the situation worse.
B. Global warming could increase the long-term water shortfall to 1,815 billion cubic metres.
C. Population growth is the main reason for water shortages.
D The American Southwest may become a desert one day.
D
Automation (自动化) was a hot topic. Nearly everyone agreed that people would be working less once computers and other kinds of automatic machinery became widespread. For optimists, this was a promise of liberation: At last humanity would be freed from constant toil, and we could all devote our days to more refined pursuits. But others saw a threat: Millions of people would be thrown out of work, and desperate masses would roam the streets. Looking back from 50 years hence, the controversy over automation seems a quaint and curious episode. The dispute was never resolved.
A. J. Hayes, a leader(and no relation to me), wrote in 1964: Automation is not just a new kind of mechanization but a revolutionary force capable of overturning our social order. Whereas mechanization made workers more efficient-and thus more valuable-automation threatens to make them superfluous (过剩的)-and thus without value. The opinions I have cited here represent extreme positions, and there were also many milder views. But I think it’s fair to say that most early students of automation, including both critics and enthusiasts, believed the new technology would lead us into a world where people worked much less.
As for economic consequences, worries about unemployment have certainly not gone away-not with job losses in the current recession approaching 2 million workers in our country alone. But recent job losses are commonly attributed to causes other than automation, such as competition from overseas or a roller-coaster financial system. In any case, the vision of a world where machines do all the work and people stand idly by has simply not come to pass.
The spread of automation outside of the factory has altered its social and economic impact in some curious ways. In many cases, the net effect of automation is not that machines are doing work that people used to do. Instead we’ve dispensed with the people who used to be paid to run the ma-chines, and we’ve learned to run them ourselves. These trends contradict almost all the expectations of early writers on automation, both optimists and pessimists. So far, automation has neither liberated us from the need to work nor deprived us of the opportunity to work. Instead, we’re working more than ever.
What about trades closer to my own vital interests Will science be automated Technology al-ready has a central role in many areas of research; for example, genome sequences could not be read by traditional lab-bench methods. Replacing the scientist will presumably be a little harder than re-placing the lab technician, but when a machine exhibits enough curiosity and tenacity, I think we’ll just have to welcome it as a companion in zealous research. And if the scientist is elbowed aside by an automaton, then surely the science writer can’t hold out either. I’m ready for my 15-hour work-week.
32. In Paragraph 1, the writer mainly wants to convey that .
A. automation results in unemployment on
B automation does more harm than good
C. the issue of automation is still in discussion
D. automation brings in much convenience in life
33. According to A. J. Hayes, we can infer .
A. automation is more valuable than what we imagine
B. automation is a revolutionary force to better development
C. the disadvantages of automation far outweigh the advantages
D. the new technology would lead people into working much less
34. What does the underlined word possibly mean
A. Put. . . down for. B. Set. . . free from.
C. Bring. . . into. D. Take. . . away from.
35. What can we conclude from this passage
A. People needn’t work so hard due to automation.
B. Traditional labor force will be replaced in the near future.
C. Automation should be accepted reasonably in development.
D. Automation results in more job losses in the writer’s country.
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, 有两项为多余选项。
Conscious living means you’re going through life with a heightened level of awareness. It is not just a trend. ___36___ It is about being intentional with everything you do — your words, actions, beliefs, habits, and choices. Accepting conscious living takes some effort, but it is worthwhile. Here are some ways you can achieve this goal.
●Be conscious about your time.
Time is the most precious thing because there is no way to live a moment again. ___37___ If you waste your precious hours doing negative things, you will regret it later. The first step for living consciously is to be wise about your time. Be selective about things you spend it on, and allocate (分配) it for positive activities.
●___38___
You cannot achieve them unless you understand your needs and intentions. It is easier said than done because most people fail to make an effort to know themselves. Spend time thinking over and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know yourself better, you can create a plan to work towards becoming more patient, honest, and forgiving.
●Learn to be grateful.
___39___. It opens you up to a happier and a fulfilled mindset. Most people are unhappy because they see only the negatives in life. However, everyone has something to be grateful for. Writing a gratitude journal is a good start for counting your blessings. Pick it as a daily habit, and you will notice the difference.
●Believe in yourself.
It is the key to making the right choices, yet not regretting the wrong ones. ___40___ Spending time alone and thinking deeply are effective measures that enable you to identify the inner voice. Care for it and follow it to make it stronger down the line.
Conscious living is a skill you need to learn as you go, so be willing to make the effort and master it. You will absorb it soon and be a happier person in the long run.
A. Accept the person you are.
B. Know yourself better.
C. Life can be a lot better with the right decisions.
D. Gratitude takes you a long way towards conscious living.
E. It is a healthy choice that enables you to be happy.
F. The best way to build self-belief is by reflecting on your own thoughts.
G. The way you spend your time determines the course of your life.
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。
Chloe Smith is a 6-year-old. girl from Atlanta, Georgia. One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home, she ____41____ something shiny under a pile of rubbish. She picked up the ____42____ to take home, as she often did on her treasure-hunting walks. Chloe was later ____43____ to discover she had found a stolen Olympic gold medal..
The medal belonged to former canoeist (划艇运动员) Joe Jacobi who won gold while ____44____ for Team USA in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games. The medal, along with other personal belongings, was ____45____ in May of 2016 when someone broke into Jacobi’s can Though police managed to ____46____ some of his stolen items, they hadn’t been able to find his ____47____ Olympic medal. It may have been lost forever, if not for a 6-year-old girl’s treasure--hunting ____48____.
Chloe’s dad had seen Jacobi’s story on the news, and ____49____ realized it was his stolen property. He found Jacobi’s email and sent him pictures of the treasure. After ____50____ the medal, Jacobi was astonished, just speechless.
Chloe was ____51____ to give it back after speaking with Jacobi on the phone. ____52____, Jacobi promised to speak to her class when school begins again this fall. The ____53____ of this little girl reuniting an Olympian with his beloved possession is ____54____. When we talk about character and doing the ____55____ thing, Chloe represents the Olympic values in every sense of the word.
41. A. sought B. buried C. noticed D. dropped
42. A. waste B. object C. material D. antique
43. A. embarrassed B. satisfied C. frightened D. shocked
44. A. competing B. applying C. coaching D. preparing
45. A. broken B. stolen C. replaced D. deserted
46. A. purchase B. register C. preserve D. recover
47. A. secured B. prized C. advertised D. priced
48. A. project B. decision C. habit D. idea
49. A. quickly B. gradually C. really D. carefully
50. A. identifying B. obtaining C. evaluating D. investigating
51. A. sorry B. eager C. upset D. hesitant
52. A. In addition B. In fact C. In return D. In advance
53. A. purpose B. report C. attempt D. story
54. A. heart-warming B. breath-taking C. eye-catching D. life-changing
55. A. important B. simple C. interesting D. right
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dream of Red Mansions, ___56___ (write) in the 18th century, is ___57___ (arguable) China’s most famous novel, and has been made into numerous mini-series and operas. The novel explores every aspect of Chinese culture and society, ___58___ (include) marriage, religion, education, politics, law, food, entertainment, poetry, holidays, funerals, the role of women, etiquette, social hierarchy, relationships, and even the taboo subject of homosexuality. The author, Cao Xueqin, was born and raised in an aristocratic(贵族的)family, but died in ___59___ (poor) and misery. Cao is considered to be one of China’s ___60___ (great) novelist, but little is known of his life. Cao came from an eminent (显赫的) and wealthy family ___61___ suffered a reversal of fortune in 1728 after the death of the Kangxi Emperor and a power struggle among his sons. Cao seems to have spent about ten years writing and ___62___ (revise) his novel, from roughly 1740 to 1750, but the last 40 of the 120 chapters were completed by a different author, probably after his death. He also worked for a period of time in the Imperial Clan’s school (宗室学校) for the children of the nobility and bannermen (八旗子弟), but eventually ___63___ (settle) in the countryside west of Peking. He earned some money by selling his own paintings, ___64___ his family seems to have been perpetually in poverty. The novel, now generally recognized ___65___ a masterpiece, was not published until 1791, nearly 30 years after Cao’s death.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你是学校足球队队长，即将结束在国外中学的交流访问，你将代表球队在答谢宴会上致辞，请准备一篇答谢辞，内容包括：
1. 感谢接待；
2. 你们的收获；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
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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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Forgotten Pages
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a small village. Surrounded by the majestic mountains, the villagers happily lived a life of bliss.
All of them were used to their robotic daily tasks and none of them had the imagination or the will to try something new, except for one girl named Hannah. Very few people in the village could read let alone write, and Hannah was one of them. Her parents had made sure that their only child got everything possible.
Hannah was an adventurous spirit with an imagination far beyond her time. One afternoon, when Hannah was on one of her adventurous quests, she came upon an abandoned cottage. The cottage looked very old in its condition. Even though Hannah’s mother had strictly warned her not to go wandering in abandoned places, her curiosity got the best of her.
She tip-toed slowly to the door and slowly opened it and she was left stunned. In front of Hannah was a room full of books! Books glistering in the dust, basking in the warm sunlight just waiting to be explored. Hannah gasped (倒吸气) as she realized that she had found a hidden treasure. Hannah broomed and dusted all day long until she realized it was dark and she had to go back. So Hannah picked two books and decided to read them at her home.
She went home and all night long, she read the adventurous tales hidden in the book cover. The next day, she quickly gulped her breakfast and made her way to the cottage again. Hannah devoured the books.
They were too interesting filled with stories about different creatures. Each page was just an adventure waiting to be embarked on. Hannah’s imagination took her to a world of talking animals, mystical creatures, and daring nights. The little girl was so inspired by the books and she learned the power of love and friendship! With the good in heart, she decided to share the tales with the people of her village.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
She knew it would be a difficult journey, but she wanted to share the gold with everyone.
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Soon, the words of Hannah’s storytelling spread to far-off towns.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________永州一中2023年高二第三次月考试卷
英语
温馨提示:
1.本试卷满分150分,考试时间为120分钟。
2.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上,并按规定贴好条形码。
3.请将全部答案填写在答题卡上。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是 C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How much does the keyboard cost now
A. $40. B. $ 50. C. $ 20.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Pardon me, what is the price of this keyboard Is it on sale
M: It is usually fifty dollars, but it is twenty percent off until the 15th of this month.
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What are the speakers doing
A. Making dinner. B. Ordering some food. C. Shopping for a party.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: What are you going to order I’m thinking of getting the noodles.
W: Why not try something else Their Italian dishes are good. For myself, I haven’t decided.
M: I had one of those yesterday. Let’s split a medium pizza and a large salad then.
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What does the woman decide to do
A. Go climbing. B. Buy camping equipment. C. Stay at home.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey Denise, are you still going climbing at the weekend I heard there is going to be a storm.
W: Absolutely! If it’s bad, I have some good-quality camping equipment and there’s somewhere to stay nearby.
M: Okay, be careful and give me a call if you need me.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to eat today.
B. How to post a notice online.
C. Where to find the menu.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Is that the menu for the employees’ cafeteria
W: I think this is yesterday’s menu. They have a different one for each day of the week.
M: Where can I get today’s menu
W: They always post it on the employee website.
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What kind of movies does the woman like best
A. Musicals. B. Action movies. C. Documentaries.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: What type of movies do you like
M: I like all sorts of movies, primarily science fiction and action movies. What about you
W: I kind of like musicals. But my favorite is documentaries.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟,听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Where do the speakers plan to go
A. The woman’s home. B. A museum. C. A library.
7. Why does the woman want to go on Saturday afternoon
A. To enjoy the nice weather.
B. To sleep late in the morning.
C. To avoid the crowd.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Are you free on the weekend
W: I haven’t got any plans yet. Why
M: There’s an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me
W: I’d love to. But when
M: How about Saturday morning It’s cooler in the morning and may be less crowded.
W: I’m afraid I cannot get up early on weekends. I prefer Saturday afternoon. Believe me, there won’t be too many people.
M: So, shall we meet at 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon
W: Great. I’ll be waiting for you at my home.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What does the man think of the video
A. Amazing. B. Traditional. C. Boring.
9. What makes the dancing special according to the woman
A. The music. B. The costumes. C. The routines.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Have you seen the video for the band’s new song yet
W: Yes, I watched it last night. It’s really not like their other stuff, but I couldn’t stop listening to it.
M: Maybe I’ll start to like it once I’ve heard it a few more times. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such an incredible video, though.
W: I guess they’ve hired a Hollywood director to make it-you can tell from the quality.
M: The dancing looks like something from another planet!
W: I think it’s the costumes that created that effect. The routines themselves are quite like other videos I’ve seen.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What’s the main purpose of Eric and his father taking the cycle trip
A. To raise money for charity.
B. To spend time together.
C. To break their usual routine.
11. What made a day happier during the trip
A. Riding for a long distance.
B. Chatting with the local people.
C. Enjoying the sunshine on the face.
12. What is Eric now
A. He’s a student. B. He’s a host. C. He’s a coach.
13. What does Eric want to do
A. Take another long ride.
B. Go cycling on weekends.
C. Participate in competitions.
【答案】10. C 11. B 12. A 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Eric, you’ve recently returned from a cycle trip with your dad across the USA. Why did you want to do this ride
M: I suppose the usual reason for doing it is to collect money for charity. We certainly did that, and spent a long time with each other too, which was wonderful. But, most importantly, we both fancied doing something really different during the summer holiday.
W: What was a typical day like
M: Every day was different. Some were good; some were difficult. But all were good experience. It wasn’t actually how far we rode that made a day good or bad, it was more what happened. Having a conversation with some local people seemed to make us even happier than feeling the sun on our faces.
W: And have you got plans for doing more cycling
M: I’m in my final year at school now, and I need to do well to get to university, so it’s not the best time for me to go for long rides. I prefer to enter some competitions rather than go cycling on weekends.
W: Good luck, Eric!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. Where is the woman probably
A. In a taxi. B. On a bus. C. On a plane.
15. When will the speakers’ flight leave
A. In 15 minutes. B. In 20 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
16. Who are the speakers going to visit
A. Their former classmates. B. The man’s parents. C. The woman’s parents.
17. How is the man feeling
A. Relaxed. B. Nervous. C. Excited.
【答案】14. A 15. C 16. C 17. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Have you arrived at the airport yet
W: No, I’ve just got in a taxi. I’ll be there in 20 minutes.
M: Well, our flight will leave in half an hour, so ask your driver to go faster.
W: He’s going as fast as he can.
M: What should I do if you don’t get here on time
W: Just go ahead without me.
M: But we’re going to visit your parents. Won’t it be strange if I turn up alone
W: No, they’ll probably laugh. They always say I need to have better timekeeping. Even as a kid, I was always late for the school bus.
M: Are you sure
W: Yes, otherwise we’ll have to buy two extra tickets instead of one.
M: That makes sense. Well, I’ll hold on another 15 minutes, but then I’ll need to board.
W: Not a problem. I’ll message my parents and ask them to pick you up from the airport.
M: That would be great. I’ve never been to Edinburgh before. I’m a little bit uneasy about it.
W: It will be fine. See you soon.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. How many readers does this magazine have around the world
A. About 20 million. B. About 25 million. C. About 45 million.
19. When was the first Time magazine issued
A. In 1923. B. In 1962. C. In 2003.
20 What is the most notably special issue of Time magazine about
A. The 100 best novels.
B. The 100 best TV shows.
C. The 100 most influential people.
【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】Time magazine is an American news magazine, with editions covering most of the rest of the world. It is the world’s biggest news magazine, with a readership of 20 million in North America and 25 million people around the world.
The first issue of Time magazine was first published by Briton Hadden and Henry Luce on March 3rd, 1923. It was designed as a magazine which would keep “busy men” up-to-date on the news. The entire magazine was aimed at men. When the magazine started in 1923, there was just US$ 86,000 at the disposal of the editorial staff. By 1962, gross revenue was at US $326 million. By 2003, the magazine was made up of a combination of reporting, photographs, graphics and analysis that was intended to make the news as clear and informative as possible. This is how the magazine stands now, under the managing editor.
There has been a number of special issues of Time magazine, most notably the annual issue which lists the 100 most influential people in the world. The same has been done for the list of the 100 best novels, 100 best movies and 100 best TV shows of all time.
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
Hong Kong and Macau are home to several well-known universities that offer diverse courses and programs to students. Here are some of the universities and their key information.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
This university is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Asia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and research programs in various fields. Popular majors include business, engineering, law, and medicine. Admission requirements vary depending on the program, but all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be fluent in English. HKU offers scholarships and financial assistance to both local and international students.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
This university is famous for its programs in science, engineering, and business. It also offers programs in social sciences and humanities. Admission requirements include high academic achievement and language proficiency (English). HKUST provides a range of scholarships and financial aid packages to deserving students.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
This university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as business, science, social sciences, and humanities. Admission requirements include academic performance, language proficiency (English and Chinese), and personal qualities. CUHK provides scholarships for students from different backgrounds and regions.
The University of Macau(UM)
This university is the only public comprehensive university in Macau, offering programs in business, science, social sciences, humanities, and education. Admission requirements vary depending on the program, but all applicants must be fluent in English or Portuguese (葡萄牙语). UM offers scholarships only for local students and does not provide accommodation for any students.
21. What majors are liked and chosen more at the University of Hong Kong
A. Science, engineering, and business.
B. Business, engineering, law, and medicine.
C. AI technology and English.
D. Business, science, social sciences, and humanities.
22. Which of the following statements about the University of Macau is RIGHT
A. UM has the best business program in Macau.
B. UM is one of the best public universities in Macau.
C. UM does not provide financial aid to international students.
D. UM does not admit international students.
23. What do the four universities mentioned in the passage have in common
A. They all have language requirements.
B. They all offer great scholarships for all students.
C. They all have high-quality dormitories.
D. They all have high tuition fees.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了香港和澳门的几所知名大学，以及其相关信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The University of Hong Kong(HKU)部分中的“Popular majors include business, engineering, law, and medicine.(热门专业包括商科、工程、法律和医学。)”可知，香港大学比较受欢迎的专业有商科、工程、法律和医学。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The University of Macau(UM)部分中的“UM offers scholarships only for local students and does not provide accommodation for any students.(澳大只向本地学生提供奖学金，不为任何学生提供住宿。)”可知，澳门大学只对本地学生提供奖学金，不会向国际生提供奖学金。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The University of Hong Kong(HKU)部分中的“Admission requirements vary depending on the program, but all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be fluent in English.(入学要求因课程而异，但所有申请人必须具有高中文凭或同等学历，并且英语流利。)”、The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST)部分中的“Admission requirements include high academic achievement and language proficiency (English).(入学要求包括较高的学术成就和语言能力(英语)。)”、The Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK)部分中的“Admission requirements include academic performance, language proficiency (English and Chinese), and personal qualities.(入学条件包括学习成绩、语言能力(英语和汉语)和个人素质。)”以及The University of Hong Kong(HKU)部分中的“Admission requirements vary depending on the program, but all applicants must be fluent in English or Portuguese(葡萄牙语).(入学要求因项目而异，但所有申请人必须精通英语或葡萄牙语。)”可知，这四所大学入学要求中都有对语言的要求。故选A。
B
Carey made a great academic achievement in high school and looked forward to attending Harvard and other top schools. But he could not afford the application fees, let alone school fees. But with a passion for business, Carey dreamed of attending a college in the Northeast so he could be close to New York City and other major business centers.
In the process of his application, he was determined to deal with it by himself. He looked at hundreds of websites, checking scholarship requirements. Many scholarships had very specific qualifications that he didn’t meet. But Carey had 600 volunteer hours and started a nonprofit organization which organized volunteer opportunities for students when he was in high school. So he searched for scholarships that looked for excellent grades combined with leadership and community service.
Soon, he got the Gates Millennium Scholarship, which covers school fees from a bachelor’s to a doctor’s degree. A $20,000 scholarship from Coca-Cola followed. He also received a $20,000 Horatio Alger Scholarship and the $10,000 Axa Achievement Scholarship. And smaller awards just kept coming. In the end, he had amazing success, receiving 34 scholarships worth $1.3 million—enough to pay for years of school, plus cover his living expenses with some leftover to invest.
Carey has used the money for schooling, room and board, daily supplies, travel for interviews, and other needs. After appearing at national conferences and in the media, hundreds of students and parents have emailed and called for advice, which inspired Carey, now a business major at Drexel, to make a mobile-phone app called Scholly—short for “scholarships”—to help other teens get scholarship money.
Though the app had thousands of downloads, Carey and his colleagues decided to keep the price only at 99 cents because their purpose was more public service than profit. As for his career plans, he has the goal of a true enterprise: “I do not have to get a job when I graduate.”
24. What did Carey do when he applied for scholarships
A. He started a nonprofit organization.
B. He took part in community service.
C. He matched his strengths with the criteria.
D. He checked requirements with volunteers.
25. Why does Carey develop Scholly
A. To appeal for more downloads. B. To help other teens make apps.
C. To raise funds for his own schooling. D. To facilitate scholarship application.
26. What does Carey intend to do for his career
A. Working for a charity. B. Starting his own business.
C. Maintaining his current job. D. Getting a high paid job.
27. Which of the following best describe Christopher Carey
A. Ambitious and generous. B. Tolerant and diligent.
C. Creative and humble. D. Stubborn and adventurous.
【答案】24. C 25. D 26. B 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了凯里通过自己的努力，获得奖学金，并研发应用程序，帮助其他青少年获得奖学金。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“But Carey had 600 volunteer hours and started a nonprofit organization which organized volunteer opportunities for students when he was in high school. So he searched for scholarships that looked for excellent grades combined with leadership and community service.(但凯里有600个志愿者小时，并在高中时创办了一个非营利组织，为学生组织志愿者机会。因此，他搜索了寻找优秀的成绩与领导力和社区服务相结合的奖学金)”可知，凯里曾从事志愿者工作，并创办非营利组织，所以他搜索了能把学业成绩跟领导力、社区服务结合在一起的奖学金，即将自己的长处跟奖学金的标准匹配。故选 C。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“After appearing at national conferences and in the media, hundreds of students and parents have emailed and called for advice, which inspired Carey, now a business major at Drexel, to make a mobile-phone app called Scholly—short for “scholarships”—to help other teens get scholarship money.(在出席全国会议和媒体后，数百名学生和家长通过电子邮件和电话寻求建议，这激发了凯里的灵感，凯里现在是德雷塞尔大学的商科专业学生，他开发了一款名为Scholly（scholarship的缩写）的手机应用程序，目的是帮助其他青少年获得奖学金)”可知，凯里研发Scholly，是为了给奖学金的申请提供便利。故选D。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“As for his career plans, he has the goal of a true enterprise: “I do not have to get a job when I graduate.”(至于他的职业规划，他有一个真正的企业目标：“我毕业后不必找工作。”)”可知，凯里毕业后不打算找工作，而是打算自己创业，做一个企业。故选B。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。第五段“Though the app had thousands of downloads, Carey and his colleagues decided to keep the price only at 99 cents because their purpose was more public service than profit. As for his career plans, he has the goal of a true enterprise: “I do not have to get a job when I graduate.” (尽管该应用程序有数千次下载，但凯里和他的同事决定将价格保持在99美分，因为他们的目的更多的是公共服务而非利润。至于他的职业规划，他有一个真正的企业目标：“我毕业后不必找工作。”)”可知，凯里将公共服务作为目的，研发的应用程序定价低，并计划毕业后自己做一个企业，推测凯里是慷慨大方并且有野心的。故选A。
C
It is well known that the American Southwest, naturally hot and dry, is seriously short of water. A new study that reveals climate change is going to dry out the region even further is painting a serious picture of the future.
According to the study, global warming could increase the long-term water shortfall to the 1, 815 billion cubic metres by adding another 439 million cubic metres of water. Based on the price of adding reservoir (水库) capacities in California, meeting basic water shortages could cost $ 549 billion if climate change is factored in. Higher water prices would make the adaptation even more expensive if no water could be found at all in the drier future.
But even beyond the mere cost of creating more reservoirs, there’s no denying the fact that a hotter, drier Southwest will demand more and more energy for cooling. There’s another fact that climate change will make cities in states like Nevada and New Mexico far less sustainable than they already are. There’s also the fact that a warmer climate will have a long-lasting impact on the region’s ecosystem. Previous study has noted that climate change may convert the American Southwest into a permanent desert.
It’s certainly possible that it will be too expensive to build reservoirs for some suburbs and communities and we could see an exodus (大批人同时离开) from the region; but that’s almost suitable to change, because communities pay for the extremely inefficient processes of pumping in water from out of the states.
28. What is the passage mainly about
A. Climate Change Will Make Water Shortage Worser
B. American Southwest Is Short of Water
C. California Council Pays Attention to Water Shortages
D. Water Shortages Lead Experts to Predict Water Shortfall
29. What is the author’s attitude towards the situation of the American Southwest
A. Indifferent B. Critical. C. Sympathetic. D. Worried.
30. What can we infer from the third paragraph
A. The situations of Nevada and New Mexico are not bad yet.
B. People should cool the climate immediately.
C. There’s a relationship between climate change and ecosystem.
D. The energy requirements needed for cooling will not make water shortage worse.
31. Which of the following is NOT true
A. The high price of building reservoirs is making the situation worse.
B. Global warming could increase the long-term water shortfall to 1,815 billion cubic metres.
C. Population growth is the main reason for water shortages.
D. The American Southwest may become a desert one day.
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述美国西南部本身炎热干燥，严重缺水，一项新的研究表明，气候变化将使该地区进一步干旱，未来形势严峻。
【28题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“A new study that reveals climate change is going to dry out the region even further is painting a serious picture of the future. (一项新的研究表明，气候变化将使该地区进一步干旱，这为未来描绘了一幅严峻的图景)”可知，文章主要讲述美国西南部严重缺水的问题，这里本身炎热干燥，严重缺水，一项新的研究表明，气候变化将使该地区进一步干旱，未来形势严峻。故选A。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“It is well known that the American Southwest, naturally hot and dry, is seriously short of water. A new study that reveals climate change is going to dry out the region even further is painting a serious picture of the future. (众所周知，美国西南部自然炎热干燥，严重缺水。一项新研究表明，气候变化将使该地区进一步干旱，这为未来描绘了一幅严峻的图景)”可知，美国西南部地区严重缺水，情况日益恶化，由此可知，作者是担忧的态度。故选D。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“There’s another fact that climate change will make cities in states like Nevada and New Mexico far less sustainable than they already are. There’s also the fact that a warmer climate will have a long-lasting impact on the region’s ecosystem. (还有一个事实是，气候变化将使内华达州和新墨西哥州等州的城市的可持续性大大降低。还有一个事实是，气候变暖将对该地区的生态系统产生长期影响)”可知，气候变化会影响生态系统，因此两者之间是有关系的。故选C。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It is well known that the American Southwest, naturally hot and dry, is seriously short of water. A new study that reveals climate change is going to dry out the region even further is painting a serious picture of the future. (众所周知，美国西南部自然炎热干燥，严重缺水。一项新的研究表明，气候变化将使该地区进一步干旱，这为未来描绘了一幅严峻的图景)”可知，气候变化将使该地区进一步干旱，并没说人口是缺水的主要因素，故C项“人口增长是水资源短缺的主要原因”错误。故选C。
D
Automation (自动化) was a hot topic. Nearly everyone agreed that people would be working less once computers and other kinds of automatic machinery became widespread. For optimists, this was a promise of liberation: At last humanity would be freed from constant toil, and we could all devote our days to more refined pursuits. But others saw a threat: Millions of people would be thrown out of work, and desperate masses would roam the streets. Looking back from 50 years hence, the controversy over automation seems a quaint and curious episode. The dispute was never resolved.
A. J. Hayes, a leader(and no relation to me), wrote in 1964: Automation is not just a new kind of mechanization but a revolutionary force capable of overturning our social order. Whereas mechanization made workers more efficient-and thus more valuable-automation threatens to make them superfluous (过剩的)-and thus without value. The opinions I have cited here represent extreme positions, and there were also many milder views. But I think it’s fair to say that most early students of automation, including both critics and enthusiasts, believed the new technology would lead us into a world where people worked much less.
As for economic consequences, worries about unemployment have certainly not gone away-not with job losses in the current recession approaching 2 million workers in our country alone. But recent job losses are commonly attributed to causes other than automation, such as competition from overseas or a roller-coaster financial system. In any case, the vision of a world where machines do all the work and people stand idly by has simply not come to pass.
The spread of automation outside of the factory has altered its social and economic impact in some curious ways. In many cases, the net effect of automation is not that machines are doing work that people used to do. Instead we’ve dispensed with the people who used to be paid to run the ma-chines, and we’ve learned to run them ourselves. These trends contradict almost all the expectations of early writers on automation, both optimists and pessimists. So far, automation has neither liberated us from the need to work nor deprived us of the opportunity to work. Instead, we’re working more than ever.
What about trades closer to my own vital interests Will science be automated Technology al-ready has a central role in many areas of research; for example, genome sequences could not be read by traditional lab-bench methods. Replacing the scientist will presumably be a little harder than re-placing the lab technician, but when a machine exhibits enough curiosity and tenacity, I think we’ll just have to welcome it as a companion in zealous research. And if the scientist is elbowed aside by an automaton, then surely the science writer can’t hold out either. I’m ready for my 15-hour work-week.
32. In Paragraph 1, the writer mainly wants to convey that .
A. automation results in unemployment on
B. automation does more harm than good
C. the issue of automation is still in discussion
D. automation brings in much convenience in life
33. According to A. J. Hayes, we can infer .
A. automation is more valuable than what we imagine
B. automation is a revolutionary force to better development
C. the disadvantages of automation far outweigh the advantages
D. the new technology would lead people into working much less
34. What does the underlined word possibly mean
A. Put. . . down for. B. Set. . . free from.
C. Bring. . . into. D. Take. . . away from.
35. What can we conclude from this passage
A. People needn’t work so hard due to automation.
B. Traditional labor force will be replaced in the near future.
C. Automation should be accepted reasonably in development.
D. Automation results in more job losses in the writer’s country.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述了作者对于生活中自动化的评价及看法。
32题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Nearly everyone agreed that people would be working less once computers and other kinds of automatic machinery became widespread. For optimists, this was a promise of liberation: At last humanity would be freed from constant toil, and we could all devote our days to more refined pursuits. But others saw a threat: Millions of people would be thrown out of work, and desperate masses would roam the streets. Looking back from 50 years hence, the controversy over automation seems a quaint and curious episode. The dispute was never resolved.(几乎每个人都同意，一旦计算机和其他种类的自动机器普及，人们的工作就会减少。对乐观主义者来说，这是一个解放的承诺：人类最终将从无休止的辛劳中解脱出来，我们都可以把时间花在更精致的追求上。但其他人看到了一种威胁：数百万人将失去工作，绝望的群众将在街上游荡。从50年前看过去，关于自动化的争论似乎是一个古怪而奇怪的插曲。这场争论从未得到解决。)”可知，自从自动化产生，人们对于其孰优孰劣的争论一直持续不断。由此可知，本段主要想表达的内容是自动化的问题仍在讨论中。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Automation is not just a new kind of mechanization but a revolutionary force capable of overturning our social order. Whereas mechanization made workers more efficient-and thus more valuable-automation threatens to make them superfluous (过剩的)-and thus without value.(自动化不仅是一种新型的机械化，而且是一种能够颠覆我们社会秩序的革命性力量。机械化使工人更有效率，因此更有价值，而自动化威胁使他们成为多余的，因此没有价值。)”可推知，根据A. J. Hayes的说法，自动化是更好发展的革命性力量。故选B。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段中“So far, automation has neither liberated us from the need to work(到目前为止，自动化并没有把我们从工作的需要中解放出来)”和“Instead, we’re working more than ever.(相反，我们比以往任何时候都更努力工作。)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“到目前为止，自动化既没有把我们从工作的需要中解放出来，也没有剥夺我们工作的机会”，划线词的意思是“剥夺”，和D选项“Take... away from”意思相近，故选D。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Replacing the scientist will presumably be a little harder than re-placing the lab technician, but when a machine exhibits enough curiosity and tenacity, I think we’ll just have to welcome it as a companion in zealous research.(替换科学家可能比替换实验室技术人员要困难一些，但当一台机器表现出足够的好奇心和毅力时，我认为我们将不得不欢迎它作为热心研究的伙伴。)”可推知，在发展中应合理接受自动化。故选C。
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, 有两项为多余选项。
Conscious living means you’re going through life with a heightened level of awareness. It is not just a trend. ___36___ It is about being intentional with everything you do — your words, actions, beliefs, habits, and choices. Accepting conscious living takes some effort, but it is worthwhile. Here are some ways you can achieve this goal.
●Be conscious about your time.
Time is the most precious thing because there is no way to live a moment again. ___37___ If you waste your precious hours doing negative things, you will regret it later. The first step for living consciously is to be wise about your time. Be selective about things you spend it on, and allocate (分配) it for positive activities.
●___38___
You cannot achieve them unless you understand your needs and intentions. It is easier said than done because most people fail to make an effort to know themselves. Spend time thinking over and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know yourself better, you can create a plan to work towards becoming more patient, honest, and forgiving.
●Learn to be grateful.
___39___. It opens you up to a happier and a fulfilled mindset. Most people are unhappy because they see only the negatives in life. However, everyone has something to be grateful for. Writing a gratitude journal is a good start for counting your blessings. Pick it as a daily habit, and you will notice the difference.
●Believe in yourself.
It is the key to making the right choices, yet not regretting the wrong ones. ___40___ Spending time alone and thinking deeply are effective measures that enable you to identify the inner voice. Care for it and follow it to make it stronger down the line.
Conscious living is a skill you need to learn as you go, so be willing to make the effort and master it. You will absorb it soon and be a happier person in the long run.
A. Accept the person you are.
B. Know yourself better.
C. Life can be a lot better with the right decisions.
D. Gratitude takes you a long way towards conscious living.
E. It is a healthy choice that enables you to be happy.
F. The best way to build self-belief is by reflecting on your own thoughts.
G. The way you spend your time determines the course of your life.
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. B 39. D 40. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了有意识的生活是一种健康的选择，提供了实现这种生活的方法。
【36题详解】
前文“Conscious living means you’re going through life with a heightened level of awareness. It is not just a trend. (有意识的生活意味着你以一种更高层次的意识度过一生。这不仅仅是一种趋势)”引入有意识的生活这一概念，说明这不仅是一种趋势，后文“It is about being intentional with everything you do — your words, actions, beliefs, habits, and choices. (它是关于有意识地对待你所做的每一件事——你的言语、行为、信仰、习惯和选择)”对其进行进一步的介绍，因此E项“It is a healthy choice that enables you to be happy. (这是一个健康的选择，能让你快乐)”符合语境，说明这具体是什么，承前启后，其中的It is和空处前后的句型呼应。故选E。
【37题详解】
前文“Time is the most precious thing because there is no way to live a moment again. (时间是最宝贵的东西，因为没有办法再活一遍)”强调时间很宝贵，后文“If you waste your precious hours doing negative things, you will regret it later. (如果你把宝贵的时间浪费在消极的事情上，你以后会后悔的)”从浪费时间导致的后果强调合理利用时间的必要性，因此G项“The way you spend your time determines the course of your life. (你如何利用时间决定了你的人生轨迹)”符合语境，说明利用时间的方式和人生轨迹的关联，承前启后，其中的time在前文有同词复现。故选G。
【38题详解】
空处是段落标题，需统领段落内容，且需和其他段落标题一样使用祈使句的形式。根据后文“You cannot achieve them unless you understand your needs and intentions. It is easier said than done because most people fail to make an effort to know themselves. Spend time thinking over and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. (除非你了解自己的需求和意图，否则你无法实现它们。说起来容易做起来难，因为大多数人都没有努力去了解自己。花时间思考和了解自己的长处和短处)”可知，本段主要说明了解自己的需求和意图的重要性，建议去了解自己，因此B项“Know yourself better. (更好地了解自己)”符合语境，契合段落内容，其中的Know yourself和后文的know themselves呼应。故选B。
【39题详解】
空处位于段首，需呼应标题，引出后文内容。根据标题“Learn to be grateful. (学会感恩)”可知，本段围绕感恩展开，后文“It opens you up to a happier and a fulfilled mindset. Most people are unhappy because they see only the negatives in life. (它让你拥有更快乐、更充实的心态。大多数人不快乐是因为他们只看到生活中的消极一面)”解释感恩的好处，因此D项“Gratitude takes you a long way towards conscious living. (感恩会带你走向有意识的生活)”符合语境，说明感恩与有意识的生活的作用，契合后文内容，其中的Gratitude与标题中的grateful呼应，也是后文It指代的对象。故选D。
【40题详解】
根据标题“Believe in yourself. (相信自己)”可知，本段围绕相信自己展开，前文“It is the key to making the right choices, yet not regretting the wrong ones. (这是做出正确选择而不后悔错误选择的关键)”介绍相信自己的好处，后文“Spending time alone and thinking deeply are effective measures that enable you to identify the inner voice. Care for it and follow it to make it stronger down the line. (花时间独处和深入思考是让你识别内心声音的有效方法。关心它，跟随它，让它变得更强大)”具体介绍进行反思的做法，因此F项“The best way to build self-belief is by reflecting on your own thoughts. (建立自信的最好方法是反思自己的想法)”符合语境，指明建立自信和反思想法之间的关系，起到过渡的作用，其中的own thoughts和后文的the inner voice呼应。故选F。
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。
Chloe Smith is a 6-year-old. girl from Atlanta, Georgia. One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home, she ____41____ something shiny under a pile of rubbish. She picked up the ____42____ to take home, as she often did on her treasure-hunting walks. Chloe was later ____43____ to discover she had found a stolen Olympic gold medal..
The medal belonged to former canoeist (划艇运动员) Joe Jacobi, who won gold while ____44____ for Team USA in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games. The medal, along with other personal belongings, was ____45____ in May of 2016 when someone broke into Jacobi’s can Though police managed to ____46____ some of his stolen items, they hadn’t been able to find his ____47____ Olympic medal. It may have been lost forever, if not for a 6-year-old girl’s treasure--hunting ____48____.
Chloe’s dad had seen Jacobi’s story on the news, and ____49____ realized it was his stolen property. He found Jacobi’s email and sent him pictures of the treasure. After ____50____ the medal, Jacobi was astonished, just speechless.
Chloe was ____51____ to give it back after speaking with Jacobi on the phone. ____52____, Jacobi promised to speak to her class when school begins again this fall. The ____53____ of this little girl reuniting an Olympian with his beloved possession is ____54____. When we talk about character and doing the ____55____ thing, Chloe represents the Olympic values in every sense of the word.
41. A. sought B. buried C. noticed D. dropped
42. A. waste B. object C. material D. antique
43. A. embarrassed B. satisfied C. frightened D. shocked
44. A. competing B. applying C. coaching D. preparing
45. A. broken B. stolen C. replaced D. deserted
46. A. purchase B. register C. preserve D. recover
47. A. secured B. prized C. advertised D. priced
48. A. project B. decision C. habit D. idea
49. A. quickly B. gradually C. really D. carefully
50. A. identifying B. obtaining C. evaluating D. investigating
51. A. sorry B. eager C. upset D. hesitant
52. A. In addition B. In fact C. In return D. In advance
53. A. purpose B. report C. attempt D. story
54. A. heart-warming B. breath-taking C. eye-catching D. life-changing
55. A. important B. simple C. interesting D. right
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。小女孩克洛伊在散步时发现了前独木舟运动员Joe Jacobi的被盗的奥运金牌，并归还给了Joe Jacobi。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，当她和父亲在他们家附近散步时，她注意到一堆垃圾下面有一个闪闪发光的东西。A.sought寻找；B.buried埋葬；C.noticed注意到；D.dropped掉落。根据“One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home”和“She picked up”(她捡起来)可知，此处是指她注意到一堆垃圾下面有一个闪闪发光的东西。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她拿起东西带回家，就像她在寻宝散步时经常做的那样。A.waste浪费；B.object物体；C.material材料；D.antique古董。根据“something shiny under a pile of rubbish”可知，她并不知道这是什么东西。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：克洛伊后来震惊地发现她发现了一枚被盗的奥运金牌。A.embarrassed尴尬的；B.satisfied满意的；C.frightened害怕的；D.shocked震惊的。根据“she had found a stolen Olympic gold medal”可知，此处是指克洛伊后来震惊地发现。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这枚奖牌属于前独木舟运动员Joe Jacobi，他在1992年巴塞罗那奥运会上代表美国队获得金牌。A.competing比赛；B.applying申请；C.coaching训练；D.preparing准备。根据“who won gold”可知，此处是指为美国队比赛。故选A。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2016年5月，有人闯入Jacobi的卫生间，这枚奖章以及其他个人物品被盗。A.broken打破；B.stolen偷盗；C.replaced代替；D.deserted遗弃。根据“she had found a stolen Olympic gold medal”可知，这枚奖章以及其他个人物品被盗。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管警方设法找回了他的一些失窃物品，但还是没能找到他珍贵的奥运奖牌。A.purchase购买；B.register注册；C.preserve保存；D.recover追回。根据“police managed to”可知，此处是指警方设法找回了他的一些失窃物品。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管警方设法找回了他的一些失窃物品，但还是没能找到他珍贵的奥运奖牌。A.secured有担保的；B.prized珍贵的，宝贵的；C.advertised广告的；D.priced附有定价的。根据“Olympic medal”可知，此处是指珍贵的奥运奖牌。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果不是因为一个6岁女孩的寻宝习惯，它可能已经永远消失了。A.project项目；B.decision决定；C.habit习惯；D.idea想法。根据“as she often did on her treasure-hunting walks”可知，此处是指一个6岁女孩的寻宝习惯。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：克洛伊的爸爸在新闻上看到了Jacobi的故事，很快就意识到这是他被偷的财产。A.quickly快速地；B.gradually逐渐地；C.really实际上；D.carefully仔细地。根据“He found Jacobi’s email and sent him pictures of the treasure.”(他找到了Jacobi的电子邮件，给他发去了宝藏的照片。)可知，克洛伊的爸爸很快就意识到这是他被偷的财产。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在辨认出奖牌之后，Jacobi惊讶得说不出话来。A.identifying辨认出；B.obtaining获得；C.evaluating评价；D.investigating调查。根据“He found Jacobi’s email and sent him pictures of the treasure.”可知，此处是指Jacobi从照片上辨认出自己的奖牌。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：克洛伊和Jacobi通了电话后，很想把它还给他。A.sorry遗憾的；B.eager渴望的；C.upset失落的；D.hesitant犹豫的。根据“Chloe represents the Olympic values in every sense of the word”(克洛伊代表着奥林匹克的价值观)可知，克洛伊很想把金牌还给Jacobi。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：作为回报，Jacobi答应在今年秋天学校重新开学时向全班发表讲话。A.In addition另外；B.In fact事实上；C.In return作为回报；D.In advance提前。根据“Jacobi promised to speak to her class when school begins again this fall”可知，此处是指作为对克洛伊回报。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个小女孩让一个奥运会选手和他心爱的私人物品团聚的故事非常温暖人心。A.purpose目的；B.report报告；C.attempt尝试；D.story故事。根据“this little girl reuniting an Olympian with his beloved possession”可知，此处是指这个小女孩让一个奥运会选手和他心爱的私人物品团聚的故事。故选D。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：A.heart-warming暖心的；B.breath-taking令人叹为观止的；C.eye-catching引人注目的；D.life-changing改变生活的。根据“this little girl reuniting an Olympian with his beloved possession”可知，这个故事很温暖人心。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我们谈论性格和做正确的事情时，克洛伊代表了奥林匹克的价值观。A.important重要的；B.simple简单的；C.interesting有趣的；D.right正确的。根据“Chloe represents the Olympic values in every sense of the word”可知，此处是指做正确的事情。故选D。
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dream of Red Mansions, ___56___ (write) in the 18th century, is ___57___ (arguable) China’s most famous novel, and has been made into numerous mini-series and operas. The novel explores every aspect of Chinese culture and society, ___58___ (include) marriage, religion, education, politics, law, food, entertainment, poetry, holidays, funerals, the role of women, etiquette, social hierarchy, relationships, and even the taboo subject of homosexuality. The author, Cao Xueqin, was born and raised in an aristocratic(贵族的)family, but died in ___59___ (poor) and misery. Cao is considered to be one of China’s ___60___ (great) novelist, but little is known of his life. Cao came from an eminent (显赫的) and wealthy family ___61___ suffered a reversal of fortune in 1728 after the death of the Kangxi Emperor and a power struggle among his sons. Cao seems to have spent about ten years writing and ___62___ (revise) his novel, from roughly 1740 to 1750, but the last 40 of the 120 chapters were completed by a different author, probably after his death. He also worked for a period of time in the Imperial Clan’s school (宗室学校) for the children of the nobility and bannermen (八旗子弟), but eventually ___63___ (settle) in the countryside west of Peking. He earned some money by selling his own paintings, ___64___ his family seems to have been perpetually in poverty. The novel, now generally recognized ___65___ a masterpiece, was not published until 1791, nearly 30 years after Cao’s death.
【答案】56. written
57. arguably
58. including
59. poverty
60. greatest
61. which##that
62. revising
63. settled
64. but 65. as
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。主要介绍了四大名著之首《红楼梦》的作者曹雪芹的生平。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：《红楼梦》写于18世纪，可以说是中国最著名的小说，并被拍成了许多迷你剧和歌剧。分析句子结构可知，空处作非谓语动词，write与逻辑主语Dream of Red Mansions之间被动关系，应用过去分词形式作后置定语。是故填written。
【57题详解】
考查副词。句意：红楼梦》写于18世纪，可以说是中国最著名的小说，并被拍成了许多迷你剧和歌剧。空处修饰China’s most famous，应用副词形式arguably作状语，符合题意。故填arguably。
【58题详解】
考查介词。句意：这部小说探讨了中国文化和社会的方方面面，包括婚姻、宗教、教育、政治、法律、饮食、娱乐、诗歌、节日、葬礼、女性角色、礼仪、社会等级、人际关系，甚至同性恋这一禁忌话题。结合语意可知，此处表示小说探讨的方面包括所列举的很多话题，空处应用介词including，表示“包括”。故填including。
【59题详解】
考查名词。句意：作者曹雪芹生于贵族家庭，成长于贵族家庭，却在贫穷和悲惨中死去。空处与名词misery并列，应用不可数名词poverty，作介词in的宾语。故填poverty。
【60题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：曹被认为是中国最伟大的小说家之一，但人们对他的生平知之甚少。结合语意以及常识可知，曹雪芹被认为是中国最伟大的小说家之一，所以空处应用形容词的最高级形式greatest。故填greatest。
【61题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：曹出身于一个显赫富裕的家庭，康熙皇帝驾崩，他的儿子之间也发生了权力斗争后，1728年这个家庭的命运发生了逆转。分析句子结构可知，空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词family，结合语意，先行词指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which/that引导从句。故填which/that。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：大约从1740年到1750年，曹似乎花了大约十年的时间来写作和修改他的小说，但120章中的最后40章可能是在他去世后由另一位作者完成的。spend some time (in) doing sth.为固定搭配，表示“花费时间做某事”，所以空处应用动名词形式revising，与wirting并列，作宾语。故填revising。
【63题详解】
考查时态。句意：他也曾在贵族八旗子弟的宗室学校工作过一段时间，但最终定居在北京以西的农村。根据句中worked可知，句子使用一般过去时，动词应用过去式形式。故填settled。
【64题详解】
考查连词。句意：他通过出售自己的画作赚了一些钱，但他的家庭似乎一直处于贫困之中。结合语意可知，句子前后表示转折关系，应用连词but，表示“但是”。故填but。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意：这部小说现在被普遍认为是一部杰作，直到1791年，也就是曹去世近30年后才出版。be recognized as为固定搭配，表示“被认为是”，符合题意。故填as。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你是学校足球队队长，即将结束在国外中学的交流访问，你将代表球队在答谢宴会上致辞，请准备一篇答谢辞，内容包括：
1. 感谢接待；
2. 你们的收获；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
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【答案】One possible version:
I am more than delighted to have the chance to speak here on behalf of our school football team from China to express our sincere gratitude to you for your kindness and generosity.
During our stay here, we were so thrilled to have participated in exciting volleyball competitions, inspiring lectures and wonderful field trips. But for your help, we wouldn’t have had such an eye-opening experience. Not only have we improved our culture awareness, but also we have developed friendship.
We believe that it will continue to flourish in the future. Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生是学校足球队队长，即将结束在国外中学的交流访问，将代表球队在答谢宴会上致辞，请考生按要求准备一篇答谢辞。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：delighted→ glad
机会：chance→ opportunity
感激：gratitude→ appreciation
激动的：thrilled→ excited
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：I am more than delighted to have the chance to speak here on behalf of our school football team from China to express our sincere gratitude to you for your kindness and generosity.
拓展句：Having the chance to speak here on behalf of our school football team from China to express our sincere gratitude to you for your kindness and generosity, I am more than delighted.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I am more than delighted to have the chance to speak here on behalf of our school football team from China to express our sincere gratitude to you for your kindness and generosity.（运用了不定式to speak作定语）
【高分句型2】We believe that it will continue to flourish in the future.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Forgotten Pages
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a small village. Surrounded by the majestic mountains, the villagers happily lived a life of bliss.
All of them were used to their robotic daily tasks and none of them had the imagination or the will to try something new, except for one girl named Hannah. Very few people in the village could read let alone write, and Hannah was one of them. Her parents had made sure that their only child got everything possible.
Hannah was an adventurous spirit with an imagination far beyond her time. One afternoon, when Hannah was on one of her adventurous quests, she came upon an abandoned cottage. The cottage looked very old in its condition. Even though Hannah’s mother had strictly warned her not to go wandering in abandoned places, her curiosity got the best of her.
She tip-toed slowly to the door and slowly opened it and she was left stunned. In front of Hannah was a room full of books! Books glistering in the dust, basking in the warm sunlight just waiting to be explored. Hannah gasped (倒吸气) as she realized that she had found a hidden treasure. Hannah broomed and dusted all day long until she realized it was dark and she had to go back. So Hannah picked two books and decided to read them at her home.
She went home and all night long, she read the adventurous tales hidden in the book cover. The next day, she quickly gulped her breakfast and made her way to the cottage again. Hannah devoured the books.
They were too interesting filled with stories about different creatures. Each page was just an adventure waiting to be embarked on. Hannah’s imagination took her to a world of talking animals, mystical creatures, and daring nights. The little girl was so inspired by the books and she learned the power of love and friendship! With the good in heart, she decided to share the tales with the people of her village.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
She knew it would be a difficult journey, but she wanted to share the gold with everyone.
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Soon, the words of Hannah’s storytelling spread to far-off towns.
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【答案】She knew it would be a difficult journey, but she wanted to share the gold with everyone. She wanted to ignite the sparks of curiosity and imagination in her peers. Making this her mission, Hannah started telling tales every day at her cottage. She added her own touch of curiosity every now and then to different stories, making them more interesting. In the beginning only her very good friends and her family came to the readings. But the words of her famous tales spread rapidly causing more and more people to come to the readings. Seeing the interest of her own people, Hannah started writing stories of her own too!
Soon, the words of Hannah’s storytelling spread to far-off towns. People traveled from different places to just listen to her stories. Everyone would gather around Hannah in awe as she told her stories. The old cottage was no longer withering away as people from her own village helped her build the cottage again. And thus, the forgotten treasure lying in the old cottage transformed into a world of infinite adventures, imagination and possibilities. Hannah even conducted workshops in which she taught her fellows how to read and write. Hannah’s passion and dedication blew life into the tales and her words breathed new life into countless souls.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Hannah是一个富有冒险精神的女孩儿，一天她在探险的时候发现了一个小屋，里面有许多书籍，她对这些书籍非常感兴趣，这些书太有趣了，充满了关于不同生物的故事，每一页都是等待开始的冒险，她的想象力把她带到了一个会说话的动物、神秘的生物和大胆的夜晚的世界，她决定与村里的人们分享这些故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“她知道这将是一段艰难的旅程，但她想与大家分享这些宝藏。”可知，第一段可描写Hannah给同村人讲故事以及她开始写故事。
②由第二段首句内容“不久，Hannah的故事传遍了遥远的城镇。”可知，第二段可描写Hannah讲故事这件事情的扩大及其影响。
2.续写线索：开始讲故事——她讲的故事开始传开——开始写故事——人们赶来听故事——小屋发生变化——举办讲习班——她带来的影响
3.词汇激活
行为类
①讲故事：tell tales/tell stories
②传播：spread/diffuse
③转变为：transform into/turn into
情绪类
①敬畏地：in awe/in reverence
②热情：passion/enthusiasm
【点睛】[高分句型1] Everyone would gather around Hannah in awe as she told her stories. (由as引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Hannah even conducted workshops in which she taught her fellows how to read and write. (由“介词+which”引导的限制性定语从句)

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