2023-2024学年黑龙江省哈尔滨市高二上学期期末考试英语(原卷版+ 解析版,无=有听力音频有听力原文)

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2023-2024学年黑龙江省哈尔滨市高二上学期期末考试英语(原卷版+ 解析版,无=有听力音频有听力原文)

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哈师大附中2023—2024学年度高二上学期期末考试
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What’s wrong with the man’s mother
A. She has a poor diet. B. She has high blood pressure. C. She has high blood sugar.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Why did the woman call her friends
A. To wake them up. B. To get help from them. C. To inform them of a meeting.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
When did the woman get home last night
A. At 10:00 B. At 10:30. C. At 11:00.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What did the man forget to buy
A. Milk. B. Fish. C. Eggs.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers talking about
A. An exam result. B. A sports game. C. A travel plan.
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. What is the newcomer’s position in the company
A. He is a department head. B. He is a film director. C. He is a program manager.
7. Who is the newcomer
A Liam Neeson. B. David Cook. C. Joey Sanders.
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. Why did the woman call
A. To ask about an interview. B. To book a room. C. To get information on a position.
9. What is the man
A. A housekeeper. B. A manager. C. A receptionist.
10. What will the woman do
A. Go to his office. B. Hold the line. C. Visit Mr. Dover.
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】
11. How many candidates are the speakers going to meet
A. 20. B. 12. C. 2.
12. What makes the man surprised
A. The candidates’ language skills. B. The number of job applicants. C. The experience of employees.
13. What do the speakers talk about at the end of the conversations
A. Candidtates’ background. B. Job description. C. Interview procedure.
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. What were the speakers doing
A. Working. B. Shopping. C. Having a meeting.
15. What will the woman do at 5:00
A. Attend a meeting. B. Visit her brother. C. Go to Newtown.
16. When will the woman probably get back home
A. At 7:00. B. At 8:00. C. At 10:00.
17. What is the man’s opinion about the new working place
A. It is far. B. His office is small. C. The traffic is heavy.
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. What happened in 1926
A. Langston Hughes was elected as the class poet.
B. Langston Hughes wrote The Negro Speaks of Rivers.
C. Langston’s first poetry came out.
19. When did Langston Hughes publish Black Nativity
A. In 1961. B. In 1951. C. In 1941.
20. Where did Langston Hughes settle down after many travels
A. In the US. B. In Japan. C. In Haiti.
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)
A
World’s Greatest Places
Want to see the world Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. Some places are a window on the past. Others look out on the future. Together, they represent the range of beauty and culture on our planet, from wildlife and other natural wonders to incredible human-made structures. Get ready for an adventure!
I sland Living
Dominica is called the Caribbean’s nature island for its waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes. Visitors can hike trails and kayak along the coastline. And the island is eco-friendly. There’s a new resort that’s fully powered by sun and wind.
Family Fun
Phuket, Thailand, is known for its beaches. But there’s a new theme park called Carnival Magic, which re-creates traditional festivals. Look at the fireworks! At the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, visitors can feed the animals. Local shops offer ice cream made with coconut milk.
City Central
In 2022, Vienna was named the world’s most livable city. Austria’s capital has more than a thousand miles of bike paths, and green spaces cover half of its area. There’s plenty to do indoors, too. The Belvedere Museum just celebrated its 300th birthday.
Rain On
This is the new visitor center at El Yunque, a rainforest in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest Service, and is famous for its biodiversity. Puerto Rico is home to more than 240 plant species and 18 native bird species. You can spot many of them in the park.
21. What do visitors probably do in Austria’s capital
A. Go cycling. B. Feed the animals. C. Hike trails. D. Enjoy the fireworks.
22. Which place is attractive to the tropical rainforest lovers
A. Phuket. B. Dominica. C. El Yunque. D. Vienna.
23. Who are these mentioned places intended for
A. Adults. B. Kids. C. Elders. D. Editors.
B
The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!
At the Dallas-based restaurant, employees serve large scoops of ice cream handed over with love. Tom Landis has hired people with special needs for many years. But he couldn't always provide a job for everyone who came to his fast-paced sandwich shops and pizza joints looking for work. Determined to create a business where friendliness mattered and kitchens were safe, he landed on ice cream.
In 2015, he opened the first ice cream shop; there are now seven franchises in cities including Asheville, El Paso, Indianapolis and Denver. Each shop creates 15 jobs in a safe environment for people with special needs. He said two more franchises were opening soon. “Our relentless mission is to employ all,” he said while interviewed by the local media.
Employees are behind some of the best ideas at the ice cream shops, which boast(有) fun flavors like top-selling Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, and other favorites like Cold Brew &Cookies and Strawberry Milkshake. In-store sampling events are leading to deal with some grocery stores in the coming months.
When Landis talked about the varieties of ice cream in his shops, he said, “It just works. We sell out every time.” In the sunny and brightly colored shops, employees spread kindness and happiness to their customers as they dish out extra ice cream and free sprinkles.
“That's what ice cream is,” said Landis with joy. His employees are heroes. “They lead me,” he added.
24. What does Landis intend to provide for people with special needs
A A kind boss. B. Huge salaries.
C. A room to live. D. Safe working places.
25. What do we know about Landis' sandwich shops
A They didn't suit all job hunters.
B. The customers there had special needs.
C. The food there was made in factories.
D. They had a novel space for customers.
26. What does the author mainly want to convey in paragraph 4
A. The diversity of ice cream.
B. The employees’ creativity.
C. The popularity of ice cream.
D. The friendship between employees.
27. Which of the following can best describe Landis
A. Mean but energetic.
B. Successful and determined.
C. Modest and responsible.
D. Conservative but practical.
C
Most people hate mosquitoes — but scientists are about to build a “mosquito factory” to release modified (改良的) mosquitoes.
The modified mosquitoes carry a bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis (沃尔巴克氏菌), which can be naturally found in most insect species. However, it’s rarely discovered in mosquitoes. “We actually grow these mosquitoes that contain the bacterium,” Scott O’Neill, an Australian scientist involved in the project, told CBC News. When the modified mosquitoes are released, they slowly spread the bacterium to the population.
Several studies have demonstrated the insects’ success. For example, a controlled experiment in Indonesia showed that the modified insect helped reduce the cases of the disease dengue (登革热) by 77 percent, according to a study paper published in 2021.
The World Mosquito Program has announced that it will release modified mosquitoes in many of Brazil’s urban areas over the next 10 years. The aim is to protect up to 70 million people from diseases such as dengue, an infectious disease mainly spread by mosquitoes.
Brazil has one of the highest rates of dengue infection in the world, according to the Nature website. “More than 1,000 people died of dengue in 2022 because of the spread of mosquitoes. It’s going everywhere,” Luciano Moreira, a scientist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, told CBC News.
Another way to prevent mosquitoes from spreading diseases is by producing genetically modified mosquitoes (GM). In 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency approved the release of 2.4 billion GM mosquitoes in California and Florida.
According to the agency, GM mosquitoes carry two types of genes: a self-limiting gene that prevents female offspring (后代) from surviving to adulthood; and a marker gene that allows researchers to identify GM ones in the wild. After being released, GM mosquitoes lay eggs, so the genes are passed on to offspring. In this way, the number of female mosquitoes is reduced, therefore reducing the chance of spreading disease.
28. What is the final purpose of building the “mosquito factory”
A. To prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
B. To produce massive mosquitoes for scientific research.
C To study the behavior of mosquitoes in different environments.
D. To replace the natural mosquito population with a modified one.
29. What is the function of paragraph 5 in the text
A. It states challenges facing the program. B. It provides the background to the program.
C. It shows the expected effect of the program. D. It indicates an opinion on the announcement.
30. How does the self-limiting gene in genetically modified mosquitoes work
A. By limiting their ability to lay eggs. B. By making them immune to disease.
C. By reducing their offspring’s lifespans. D. By allowing them to be easily identified.
31. What can be the best title for the text
A. A Mosquito Factory B. Reducing Dengue in Brazil
C. Experimenting on Modified Insects D. Modifying Infectious Mosquitoes
D
Imagine reading a story titled "Pursuing Success." That would be an inspiring story, wouldn't it Maybe—but maybe not. It might well be the story of someone whose never-ending chase for more and more success leaves them unsatisfied and incapable of happiness.
Though it isn't a conventional medical addiction, for many people success has addictive properties. Obviously, success goes with praise. To a certain extent, praise stimulates the neurotransmitter dopamine (神经递质多巴胺),which contributes to all addictive behaviors.
The desire for success may be born to human nature, but specialness doesn't come cheap. Success is tough work, and it requires bearing the cost of losing. In the 1980s, the physician Robert Goldman famously found that more than half of ambitious athletes would be willing to take a drug that would kill them in five years in exchange for winning every competition they entered.
Unfortunately, success is endless. The goal can't be satisfied; most people never feel “successful” enough. The high only lasts a day or two, and then it's on to the next goal. Psychologists call this the hedonic treadmill (快乐跑步机现象),in which satisfaction wears off almost immediately and we must run on to the next reward to avoid the feeling of falling behind.
People should get off the treadmill. But quitting isn't easy for addicts. For people hooked on substances, withdrawal can be a painful experience, both physically and psychologically, research finds that depression and anxiety are common among outstanding athletes after their careers end. Olympic athletes, in particular, suffer from the “ post-Olympic blues.”
Just like wine, success in and of itself is not a bad thing. Both can bring fun and sweetness to life. But both become bossy when they are a substitute for — instead of a complement (补充物)to — the relationships and love that should be at the center of our lives.
32. What does praise function as when going with success
A. It has nothing to do with success addiction.
B. It may indirectly cause success addiction.
C. It always brings positive results of success.
D. It results in all addictive behaviors except success.
33. Why did the author mention the research findings of Robert Goldman
A. To show success is a tough and cruel job.
B. To stress the key to success lies in efforts.
C. To argue that athletes deserve more rewards.
D. To describe the routine training of an ordinary athlete.
34. What can success bring to a success addict according to psychologists
A. Satisfaction and a sense of pride.
B. Anxiety and short-lived happiness.
C. Relaxation and endless motivation.
D. Confidence and permanent happiness.
35. What does the author suggest people do about pursuing success
A. Stop chasing success.
B. Chase success at any cost.
C. Reflect on what matters in life.
D. Give up love and relationships.
第二节(共5小题, 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。
The History of the Automobile
The automobile, more commonly known as the car, certainly counts as one of the greatest inventions in human history. ____36____
As to who invented the automobile, the answer is not quite so clear-cut. While some give credit to Karl Benz, who patented the first gas-powered vehicle in 1886, others give the praise to Gottlieb Daimelr. Incidentally, the two inventors’ companies merge (合 并) in 1926 to form the famous Mercedes-Benz.
____37____ It was Henry Ford who designed a system of mass production that allowed him to produce cars far more cheaply, which in turn meant he could sell them at lower prices. By 1927, 15 million of Ford’s famous all-black Model Ts had been produced. Mass car ownership had become a reality.
____38____ Inventors were working on electric vehicles around the same time that gas-powered ones were being developed. The first electric car was designed in 1884 by Thomas Parker, the same man who electrified the London Underground. By 1900, electric vehicles were giving gas cars a run for their money. They were quiet, did not give off emissions, and were easier to drive, especially for women. ____39____ They were difficult to charge when most people’s homes didn’t have electricity. They were also rather expensive. In the end, Henry Ford’s cheap Model T put an end to interest in electric cars which didn’t become popular until the gas shortages and environmental concerns of the late 20th century.
Now, early in the 21st century, we find ourselves on the brink of yet another age in automobile history. Electric cars are set to make the gas-guzzler (油 老 虎) out of date. ____40____ Benz, Daimler and Parker would surely be amazed by how far their dreams have come.
A. But why were early electric cars not popular
B. However, they weren’t without shortcomings.
C. They were also popular in European countries.
D. It allows people to travel great distances quickly, safely and cheaply.
E. And self-driving cars may soon make human drivers a thing of the past.
F. At first, European models were far too expensive for most people to buy.
G. Many people think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but actually that’s not the case.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On a common morning just inside the entryway to a subway station, a young man took his violin out of its case. He seemed quite common in ____41____. Then the man plucked (拨) the strings for minutes to tune his ____42____. After that, he reached into his pocket and ____43____ a few dollars, which he threw into the violin case, hoping that the passers-by would ____44____. Then he began to play, and thousands of people were hurrying to work, school, or wherever they were ____45____ as the morning rush was ____46____. Though the incredible sound of this man’s violin filled the subway station, it was apparently ____47____ by all.
If he were any other street ____48____, perhaps it would have been ____49____ that he earned little attention of people. _____50_____ , he is Joshua Bell, one of the world’s most renowned _____51_____, and he was playing one of the most classical masterpieces on his $3,000,000 violin. Actually, almost nobody noticed his playing. Why One reason is that he didn’t look like a special man; the other is that everyone was too busy to _____52_____ Joshua Bell’s excellent music.
“I’m busy!” is an everyday _____53_____ from people like those who walked past Joshua Bell’s music without _____54_____ a moment. All of this got me thinking: sometimes we should say no to useless busyness and allow for some _____55_____ presence so as to perceive the beauty around us.
41. A. appearance B. speech C. personality D. skill
42. A. instrument B. behavior C. posture D. switch
43. A. sorted out B. made up C. used up D. pulled out
44. A. set an example B. follow suit C. pay it forward D. extend understanding
45. A. suffering B. attracting C. heading D. contacting
46. A. in a dilemma B. in full swing C. by the book D. by all accounts
47. A. challenged B. criticized C. disturbed D. ignored
48. A. performer B. beggar C. promoter D. defender
49. A. strange B. awkward C. insignificant D. unreasonable
50. A. Furthermore B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
51. A. composers B. organizers C. violinists D. donors
52. A. miss B. acknowledge C. create D. appreciate
53. A. excuse B. lie C. practice D. conversation
54 A. recalling B. choosing C. sparing D. capturing
55. A. permanent B. unplanned C. inaccessible D. constant
第二节 语篇填空(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。
5G is developing, but most of us aren't really sure what it is or the reason ___56___ we need it. A big part of the reason is that 5G means more than one thing. If you ask different people, you ___57___(provide) with different answers.
Experts believe that 4G is on ___58___ way out. In 2020, the U.K. is expected to use 5G. At present, it is unknown exactly what influence 5G will have on people's life but it is widely thought that 5G will ___59___ (definite) be faster than any generation of networks we have used previously.
Work will likely become much easier as 5G will allow quicker downloads and a better ability to work online even if there is no wi-fi connection. With the ___60___ (develop) of 5G, driverless cars will be able to communicate ___61___ other vehicles, which can reduce road accidents by about 10%, One of the most ___62___ (impress) things will be that people can see which seats on a train are accessible to ___63___ (they) when it arrives at the station. ___64___ (get) around the world will also be more convenient.
A number of ____65____ (company) are now working on bringing 5G to the market. It remains to be seen how much of the country 5G will cover and whether everyone will be able to benefit from it.
第四部分:书面表达(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你的好友Mary在我校最近举办的英语单词大赛(English Vocabulary Competition)中获得了第一名的好成绩,请写信向她表示祝贺。
要点包括:
1. 她身上让你欣赏的品质;
2. 她带给你的启示。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mary,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
A light rain was falling as my sister Jill and I ran out of the shop,eager to get home and play with the presents that our parents had prepared for us and our baby sister, Sharon.Across the street from the shop was a gas station where the Greyhound bus stopped,which was closed for New Year,but I saw a family standing outside the locked door,gathering closely together under the narrow overhang in an attempt to keep dry.I wondered briefly why they were there but then forgot about them as I raced to keep up with Jill.
Once we got home,there was barely time to enjoy our presents.We had to go off to our grandparents’ house for our annual family dinner.As we drove down the highway through town,I noticed that the family was still there,standing outside the closed gas station.
My father was driving very slowly down the highway.The closer we got to the turnoff(岔道) for my grandparents’ house,the slower the car went.Suddenly,my father made a U turn in the middle of the road and said that he couldn’t stand it.“What?” asked my mother.“It’s those people back there at the station,standing in the rain.They’ve got children.It’s New Year.I can’t stand it.”
When my father pulled into the service station,I saw that there were five of them: the parents and three children—two girls and a small boy,who were getting wet standing there. My father rolled down his window.“Happy New Year,” he said.
“Thanks. You, too,” the man replied. He was very tall and had to bend slightly to look into the car. Jill, Sharon, and I looked at the children,and they looked back at us.
“You waiting on the bus?” my father asked. The man said that they were. They were going to Birmingham, where he had a brother and chances of a job. Knowing the bus wouldn’t come along for several hours, my father invited them to our home to shelter from the rain.
Paragraph 1:
The man thought about it for a moment,but then refused.
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Paragraph 2:
When we got out of the car at our house,the three children ran through the front door happily.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________哈师大附中2023—2024学年度高二上学期期末考试
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What’s wrong with the man’s mother
A. She has a poor diet. B. She has high blood pressure. C. She has high blood sugar.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: You don’t look so well. Anything wrong
M: Yes. Yesterday I had to take my mother to hospital due to high blood sugar.
W: Anything serious
M: Not really. All she has to do is follow a strict diet.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Why did the woman call her friends
A. To wake them up. B. To get help from them. C. To inform them of a meeting.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: You have been talking on the phone since you woke up this morning.
W: You see, I have lost my notes for an important meeting. So I called some friends to help me out.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
When did the woman get home last night
A. At 10:00 B. At 10:30. C. At 11:00.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Were you late home again last night
W: Yes. I went to a party which finished at 10:00 so I didn’t come back home until 11 at night.
M: You should be back at least 30 minutes earlier.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What did the man forget to buy
A. Milk. B. Fish. C. Eggs.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Did you manage to get everything on my list
M: I think so. Two bottles of milk, half a dozen eggs, some meat…
W: Where is the fish
M: Oh, no, I forgot it.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers talking about
A. An exam result. B. A sports game. C. A travel plan.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: What’s the score now
M: It’s 3-2 at the moment in England’s favor. But Spain seems to be taking the upper hand on the field.
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. What is the newcomer’s position in the company
A. He is a department head. B. He is a film director. C. He is a program manager.
7. Who is the newcomer
A. Liam Neeson. B. David Cook. C. Joey Sanders.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hey, Michael. Did you hear about the newcomer
M: Who
W: We girls just call him Liam Neeson, because he looks so much like him from the film Schindler’s List.
M: Oh, you mean Joey Sanders He is the new head of the marketing department.
W: Is he I thought he was in your department, taking David Cook’s place in charge of the M103 program.
M: As a matter of fact, I’m head of the M103 program now.
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. Why did the woman call
A. To ask about an interview. B. To book a room. C. To get information on a position.
9. What is the man
A. A housekeeper. B. A manager. C. A receptionist.
10. What will the woman do
A. Go to his office. B. Hold the line. C. Visit Mr. Dover.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, my name is Crystal Huntsman. Is this Mr. Dover, the hotel manager
M: Thank you for calling, Ms Huntsman. Actually, this is the reception desk. Is there something that I can help you with
W: I applied for a housekeeping position last week and I just got a message from Mr. Dover asking to call him. He wanted to arrange a time for an interview.
M: In that case, it is best to speak to Mr. Dover directly. He’s in right now, so please hold on while I put you through to his office.
W: OK. Thank you.
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11. How many candidates are the speakers going to meet
A. 20. B. 12. C. 2.
12. What makes the man surprised
A. The candidates’ language skills. B. The number of job applicants. C. The experience of employees.
13. What do the speakers talk about at the end of the conversations
A. Candidtates’ background. B. Job description. C. Interview procedure.
【答案】11. B 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】M: How many applications did we get, Mary
W: Well, overall we’ve got over 200.
M: Wow, that many!
W: Yes, but most of which we can reject right away, people who don’t have the right experience, qualifications, that kind of thing.
M: Of course.
W: And so, I drew up a shortlist of 12 candidates.
M: Are we going to interview all of them
W: I think we should. But certainly, I’ll let you have a look first.
M: Great, so, who have we got then
W: Well, I think we’ve got some pretty strong candidates. Two in particular.
M: They have the right kind of qualification
W: I’d certainly say so. A strong educational background, experience in sales, language skills…
M: Good. I look forward to meeting all of them.
W: So, I’d say we do this standard interview format.
M: Sure
W: A few general questions, then onto specifics. We could also ask them to give a short presentation.
M: Great. I’m really looking forward to this.
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14. What were the speakers doing
A. Working. B. Shopping. C. Having a meeting.
15. What will the woman do at 5:00
A. Attend a meeting. B. Visit her brother. C. Go to Newtown.
16. When will the woman probably get back home
A. At 7:00. B. At 8:00. C. At 10:00.
17. What is the man’s opinion about the new working place
A. It is far. B. His office is small. C. The traffic is heavy.
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. B 17. A
【解析】
【原文】W: It’s really hard work! I’m glad it’s over. Do you want to go home now
M: Yes, I think I’ll take the things we bought home.
W: Okay. I’ll go to the office. I’ve got lots to do.
M: I’d better hurry. My brother’s waiting at the house to help carry these things in.
W: I hope he’ll still be there when I get home. I haven’t seen your brother for ages. No, wait, I forgot to tell you. I’ll be late home tonight. I’ve got a meeting at 5 o’clock.
M: When do you think it will end
W: I’m not sure. At least two hours. Still, I should be home at eight.
M: Okay. It’s nice now that your office is in City Square. You don’t have to travel very far at all.
W: But you’ll never see how terrible the traffic is in the rush hour.
M: I’m going to the new branch of my company in Newtown tomorrow, but I’m not looking forward to it. It is in a quiet place and my office is much more spacious than the old one, but I have to travel two hours on the train.
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18. What happened in 1926
A. Langston Hughes was elected as the class poet.
B. Langston Hughes wrote The Negro Speaks of Rivers.
C. Langston’s first poetry came out.
19. When did Langston Hughes publish Black Nativity
A. In 1961. B. In 1951. C. In 1941.
20. Where did Langston Hughes settle down after many travels
A. In the US. B. In Japan. C. In Haiti.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Langston Hughes was born in Missouri in 1902 but was raised by his grandmother after his parents separated. When not living with his grandmother, he travelled with his mother from town to town. While living in Ohio in his early teenage years, Langston Hughes wrote a number of poems, and his eighth grade class elected him as the class poet. He moved to Mexico after high school and wrote The Negro Speaks of Rivers in 1921. It expressed his sadness at the endless hardship of the people of his race. In 1926LangstonHughes published his first poetry, The Weary Blues. In the early 1930s, Hughes travelled to the Soviet Union, Japan and Haiti. After many travels he returned to Harlem to make it his home which is an area of New York City in northeast Manhattan, where many African-American people live. He wrote one of his most famous poems, Harlem, in 1951. Ten years later he published Black Navitity which caused public arguments about race relations. He died in 1967. Many people refer to Langston Hughes as the most famous black poet due to his influence on African-American literature.
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)
A
World’s Greatest Places
Want to see the world Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. Some places are a window on the past. Others look out on the future. Together, they represent the range of beauty and culture on our planet, from wildlife and other natural wonders to incredible human-made structures. Get ready for an adventure!
I sland Living
Dominica is called the Caribbean’s nature island for its waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes. Visitors can hike trails and kayak along the coastline. And the island is eco-friendly. There’s a new resort that’s fully powered by sun and wind.
Family Fun
Phuket, Thailand, is known for its beaches. But there’s a new theme park called Carnival Magic, which re-creates traditional festivals. Look at the fireworks! At the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, visitors can feed the animals. Local shops offer ice cream made with coconut milk.
City Central
In 2022, Vienna was named the world’s most livable city. Austria’s capital has more than a thousand miles of bike paths, and green spaces cover half of its area. There’s plenty to do indoors, too. The Belvedere Museum just celebrated its 300th birthday.
Rain On
This is the new visitor center at El Yunque, a rainforest in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest Service, and is famous for its biodiversity. Puerto Rico is home to more than 240 plant species and 18 native bird species. You can spot many of them in the park.
21. What do visitors probably do in Austria’s capital
A. Go cycling. B. Feed the animals. C. Hike trails. D. Enjoy the fireworks.
22. Which place is attractive to the tropical rainforest lovers
A. Phuket. B. Dominica. C. El Yunque. D. Vienna.
23. Who are these mentioned places intended for
A. Adults. B. Kids. C. Elders. D. Editors.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍而《时代》杂志给孩子们挑选的冒险之旅。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据City Central大标题下的第二句话“Austria’s capital has more than a thousand miles of bike paths, and green spaces cover half of its area. (奥地利首都有一千多英里的自行车道,绿地覆盖了其一半的面积)”可知,游客在奥地利的首都可以去骑自行车。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rain On大标题下的第二句话“El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest Service, and is famous for its biodiversity.(El Yunque是美国国家林业局唯一的热带雨林,以其生物多样性而闻名)”可知,El Yunque是美国国家林业局唯一的热带雨林,所以对于热带雨林爱好者是有吸引力的。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据World’s Greatest Places大标题下的第三句话“TIME for Kids picks its favorites. (《儿童时代》挑选了它的最爱)”可知,这些提到的地方是为孩子们准备的。故选B。
B
The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!
At the Dallas-based restaurant, employees serve large scoops of ice cream handed over with love. Tom Landis has hired people with special needs for many years. But he couldn't always provide a job for everyone who came to his fast-paced sandwich shops and pizza joints looking for work. Determined to create a business where friendliness mattered and kitchens were safe, he landed on ice cream.
In 2015, he opened the first ice cream shop; there are now seven franchises in cities including Asheville, El Paso, Indianapolis and Denver. Each shop creates 15 jobs in a safe environment for people with special needs. He said two more franchises were opening soon. “Our relentless mission is to employ all,” he said while interviewed by the local media.
Employees are behind some of the best ideas at the ice cream shops, which boast(有) fun flavors like top-selling Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, and other favorites like Cold Brew &Cookies and Strawberry Milkshake. In-store sampling events are leading to deal with some grocery stores in the coming months.
When Landis talked about the varieties of ice cream in his shops, he said, “It just works. We sell out every time.” In the sunny and brightly colored shops, employees spread kindness and happiness to their customers as they dish out extra ice cream and free sprinkles.
“That's what ice cream is,” said Landis with joy. His employees are heroes. “They lead me,” he added.
24. What does Landis intend to provide for people with special needs
A. A kind boss. B. Huge salaries.
C. A room to live. D. Safe working places.
25. What do we know about Landis' sandwich shops
A. They didn't suit all job hunters.
B. The customers there had special needs.
C. The food there was made in factories.
D. They had a novel space for customers.
26. What does the author mainly want to convey in paragraph 4
A. The diversity of ice cream.
B. The employees’ creativity.
C. The popularity of ice cream.
D. The friendship between employees.
27. Which of the following can best describe Landis
A. Mean but energetic.
B. Successful and determined.
C. Modest and responsible.
D. Conservative but practical.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!”(不断增长的冰淇淋特许经营权是餐馆老板汤姆·兰迪斯的创意,他想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业工作创造一个安全的空间,而且味道好极了!)可知,Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。故选D项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“But he couldn't always provide a job for everyone who came to his fast-paced sandwich shops and pizza joints looking for work.”(但他不能总是为每个来他快节奏的三明治店和披萨店找工作的人提供工作。)可知,Landis的三明治商店并不适合所有的求职者。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Employees are behind some of the best ideas at the ice cream shops, which boast(有) fun flavors like top-selling Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, and other favorites like Cold Brew &Cookies and Strawberry Milkshake.”(员工们是冰淇淋店一些最佳创意的幕后推手,这些冰淇淋店以其有趣的口味而自豪,比如最畅销的Dr Pepper巧克力片,以及其他最受欢迎的口味,比如Cold Brew&Cookies和Strawberry Milkshake)可知,员工们很有创造力。故选B项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!”(不断增长的冰淇淋特许经营权是餐馆老板汤姆·兰迪斯的创意,他想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业工作创造一个安全的空间,而且味道好极了!)可知,Tom Landis想为有特殊需求的人在食品行业中创造一个安全的环境。Landis是有责任心的人。根据最后一段“His employees are heroes. “They lead me,” he added.”(他的员工都是英雄。“他们引领着我,”他补充道。)可知,Landis是谦虚的。故选C项。
C
Most people hate mosquitoes — but scientists are about to build a “mosquito factory” to release modified (改良的) mosquitoes.
The modified mosquitoes carry a bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis (沃尔巴克氏菌), which can be naturally found in most insect species. However, it’s rarely discovered in mosquitoes. “We actually grow these mosquitoes that contain the bacterium,” Scott O’Neill, an Australian scientist involved in the project, told CBC News. When the modified mosquitoes are released, they slowly spread the bacterium to the population.
Several studies have demonstrated the insects’ success. For example, a controlled experiment in Indonesia showed that the modified insect helped reduce the cases of the disease dengue (登革热) by 77 percent, according to a study paper published in 2021.
The World Mosquito Program has announced that it will release modified mosquitoes in many of Brazil’s urban areas over the next 10 years. The aim is to protect up to 70 million people from diseases such as dengue, an infectious disease mainly spread by mosquitoes.
Brazil has one of the highest rates of dengue infection in the world, according to the Nature website. “More than 1,000 people died of dengue in 2022 because of the spread of mosquitoes. It’s going everywhere,” Luciano Moreira, a scientist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, told CBC News.
Another way to prevent mosquitoes from spreading diseases is by producing genetically modified mosquitoes (GM). In 2022 the US Environmental Protection Agency approved the release of 2.4 billion GM mosquitoes in California and Florida.
According to the agency, GM mosquitoes carry two types of genes: a self-limiting gene that prevents female offspring (后代) from surviving to adulthood; and a marker gene that allows researchers to identify GM ones in the wild. After being released, GM mosquitoes lay eggs, so the genes are passed on to offspring. In this way, the number of female mosquitoes is reduced, therefore reducing the chance of spreading disease.
28. What is the final purpose of building the “mosquito factory”
A. To prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
B. To produce massive mosquitoes for scientific research.
C. To study the behavior of mosquitoes in different environments.
D. To replace the natural mosquito population with a modified one.
29. What is the function of paragraph 5 in the text
A. It states challenges facing the program. B. It provides the background to the program.
C. It shows the expected effect of the program. D. It indicates an opinion on the announcement.
30. How does the self-limiting gene in genetically modified mosquitoes work
A By limiting their ability to lay eggs. B. By making them immune to disease.
C. By reducing their offspring’s lifespans. D. By allowing them to be easily identified.
31. What can be the best title for the text
A. A Mosquito Factory B. Reducing Dengue in Brazil
C. Experimenting on Modified Insects D. Modifying Infectious Mosquitoes
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一项关于通过改良蚊子基因来防止蚊子传播疾病的研究。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The World Mosquito Program has announced that it will release modified mosquitoes in many of Brazil’s urban areas over the next 10 years. The aim is to protect up to 70 million people from diseases such as dengue, an infectious disease mainly spread by mosquitoes.(世界蚊子项目宣布,未来10年将在巴西许多城市地区释放转基因蚊子。其目的是保护多达7000万人免受登革热等疾病的侵害。登革热是一种主要由蚊子传播的传染病)”和第六段中“Another way to prevent mosquitoes from spreading diseases is by producing genetically modified mosquitoes (GM).(另一种防止蚊子传播疾病的方法是培育转基因蚊子)”可推知,建造“蚊子工厂”的最终目的是防止蚊媒疾病的传播。故选A。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“The World Mosquito Program has announced that it will release modified mosquitoes in many of Brazil’s urban areas over the next 10 years.(世界蚊子项目宣布,未来10年将在巴西许多城市地区释放转基因蚊子)”和第五段“Brazil has one of the highest rates of dengue infection in the world, according to the Nature website. “More than 1,000 people died of dengue in 2022 because of the spread of mosquitoes. It’s going everywhere,” Luciano Moreira, a scientist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, told CBC News.(据《自然》杂志网站报道,巴西是世界上登革热感染率最高的国家之一。“由于蚊子的传播,2022年有1000多人死于登革热。它无处不在,”巴西里约热内卢的科学家卢西亚诺·莫雷拉告诉CBC新闻)”可推知,第五段用数据介绍了登革热在巴西造成的危害,从而为第四段中“释放转基因蚊子”项目提供了背景知识。故选B。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“According to the agency, GM mosquitoes carry two types of genes: a self-limiting gene that prevents female offspring (后代) from surviving to adulthood(据该机构称,转基因蚊子携带两种类型基因:一种是自我限制的基因,可以阻止雌性后代存活到成年)”可知,转基因蚊子的自我限制基因通过缩短后代的寿命来发挥作用。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段“Most people hate mosquitoes — but scientists are about to build a “mosquito factory” to release modified (改良的) mosquitoes.(大多数人讨厌蚊子——但是科学家们即将建立一个“蚊子工厂”来释放转基因蚊子)”和最后一段“According to the agency, GM mosquitoes carry two types of genes: a self-limiting gene that prevents female offspring (后代) from surviving to adulthood; and a marker gene that allows researchers to identify GM ones in the wild. After being released, GM mosquitoes lay eggs, so the genes are passed on to offspring. In this way, the number of female mosquitoes is reduced, therefore reducing the chance of spreading disease.(据该机构称,转基因蚊子携带两种类型的基因:一种是自我限制的基因,可以阻止雌性后代存活到成年;以及一种标记基因,使研究人员能够在野外识别转基因作物。被释放后,转基因蚊子产卵,因此基因被传递给后代。这样一来,雌蚊的数量就减少了,从而减少了传播疾病的机会)”可知,文章报道了一项关于通过改良蚊子基因来防止蚊子传播疾病的研究。由此可知,“Modifying Infectious Mosquitoes (改良传染性蚊子)”适合作文章最佳标题。故选D。
D
Imagine reading a story titled "Pursuing Success." That would be an inspiring story, wouldn't it Maybe—but maybe not. It might well be the story of someone whose never-ending chase for more and more success leaves them unsatisfied and incapable of happiness.
Though it isn't a conventional medical addiction, for many people success has addictive properties. Obviously, success goes with praise. To a certain extent, praise stimulates the neurotransmitter dopamine (神经递质多巴胺),which contributes to all addictive behaviors.
The desire for success may be born to human nature, but specialness doesn't come cheap. Success is tough work, and it requires bearing the cost of losing. In the 1980s, the physician Robert Goldman famously found that more than half of ambitious athletes would be willing to take a drug that would kill them in five years in exchange for winning every competition they entered.
Unfortunately, success is endless. The goal can't be satisfied; most people never feel “successful” enough. The high only lasts a day or two, and then it's on to the next goal. Psychologists call this the hedonic treadmill (快乐跑步机现象),in which satisfaction wears off almost immediately and we must run on to the next reward to avoid the feeling of falling behind.
People should get off the treadmill. But quitting isn't easy for addicts. For people hooked on substances, withdrawal can be a painful experience, both physically and psychologically, research finds that depression and anxiety are common among outstanding athletes after their careers end. Olympic athletes, in particular, suffer from the “ post-Olympic blues.”
Just like wine, success in and of itself is not a bad thing. Both can bring fun and sweetness to life. But both become bossy when they are a substitute for — instead of a complement (补充物)to — the relationships and love that should be at the center of our lives.
32. What does praise function as when going with success
A. It has nothing to do with success addiction.
B. It may indirectly cause success addiction.
C. It always brings positive results of success.
D. It results in all addictive behaviors except success.
33. Why did the author mention the research findings of Robert Goldman
A. To show success is a tough and cruel job.
B. To stress the key to success lies in efforts.
C. To argue that athletes deserve more rewards.
D. To describe the routine training of an ordinary athlete.
34. What can success bring to a success addict according to psychologists
A. Satisfaction and a sense of pride.
B. Anxiety and short-lived happiness.
C. Relaxation and endless motivation.
D. Confidence and permanent happiness.
35. What does the author suggest people do about pursuing success
A. Stop chasing success.
B. Chase success at any cost.
C. Reflect on what matters in life.
D. Give up love and relationships.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了成功对人们的影响,对许多人来说,成功有上瘾的特性,但成功是艰苦的工作,它要求承担失败的代价,而且成功还是无止境的,带来的快乐却很短暂;对此,作者建议人们应该思考自己生活中真正重要的东西是什么。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。由第二段中的“Obviously, success goes with praise. To a certain extent, praise stimulates the neurotransmitter dopamine (神经递质多巴胺),which contributes to all addictive behaviors.”(显然,成功与表扬相伴。在一定程度上,表扬刺激神经递质多巴胺,这有助于所有成瘾行为。),可知表扬与成功相伴,会刺激神经递质多巴胺,它可能间接地导致成功成瘾。故选B项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段中的“Success is tough work, and it requires bearing the cost of losing. In the 1980s, the physician Robert Goldman famously found that more than half of ambitious athletes would be willing to take a drug that would kill them in five years in exchange for winning every competition they entered.”(成功是一项艰巨的工作,它需要承担损失的代价。1980年代,医生Robert Goldman发现了一个著名的发现,超过半数雄心勃勃的运动员愿意服用一种药物,这种药物将在五年内杀死他们,以换取他们参加的每一场比赛都能获胜。),可推知本段列举Robert Goldman的研究是为了说明成功是一项艰巨而残酷的工作。故选A项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。由第四段中的“The goal can't be satisfied; most people never feel “successful” enough. The high only lasts a day or two, and then it's on to the next goal. Psychologists call this the hedonic treadmill (快乐跑步机现象),in which satisfaction wears off almost immediately and we must run on to the next reward to avoid the feeling of falling behind.”(目标不能满足,大多数人从来没有感觉到“成功”足够过。兴奋的状态只持续一两天,然后又进入下一个目标。心理学家称之为快乐跑步机现象,在这种情况下,满足感几乎立即消失,我们必须继续下一个奖励,以避免落伍的感觉。)和倒数第二段中的“For people hooked on substances, withdrawal can be a painful experience, both physically and psychologically, research finds that depression and anxiety are common among outstanding athletes after their careers end.”(对于那些沉迷于物质的人来说,戒断可能是一种痛苦的经历,无论是身体还是心理上,研究发现,在优秀运动员职业生涯结束后,抑郁和焦虑是常见的。),可知成功者永远感觉不到满足,他们的满足感/幸福感是短暂的,一些优秀运动员职业生涯结束后,会抑郁和焦虑,说明成功能给成功成瘾者带来短暂的幸福和焦虑。故选B项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段“Just like wine, success in and of itself is not a bad thing. Both can bring fun and sweetness to life. But both become bossy when they are a substitute for — instead of a complement (补充物)to — the relationships and love that should be at the center of our lives.”(就像葡萄酒一样,成功本身并不是坏事。两者都能给生活带来乐趣和甜蜜。但是,当它们取代了——而不是补充——我们生活本该是关系和爱的中心时,它们就会变得专横。),可知作者认为成功本身并不是坏事,但当成功取代了我们生活中最核心的关系和爱时,成功就会变成坏事。由此推知,作者建议读者思考生活中最重要的事情。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题, 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。
The History of the Automobile
The automobile, more commonly known as the car, certainly counts as one of the greatest inventions in human history. ____36____
As to who invented the automobile, the answer is not quite so clear-cut. While some give credit to Karl Benz, who patented the first gas-powered vehicle in 1886, others give the praise to Gottlieb Daimelr. Incidentally, the two inventors’ companies merge (合 并) in 1926 to form the famous Mercedes-Benz.
____37____ It was Henry Ford who designed a system of mass production that allowed him to produce cars far more cheaply, which in turn meant he could sell them at lower prices. By 1927, 15 million of Ford’s famous all-black Model Ts had been produced. Mass car ownership had become a reality.
____38____ Inventors were working on electric vehicles around the same time that gas-powered ones were being developed. The first electric car was designed in 1884 by Thomas Parker, the same man who electrified the London Underground. By 1900, electric vehicles were giving gas cars a run for their money. They were quiet, did not give off emissions, and were easier to drive, especially for women. ____39____ They were difficult to charge when most people’s homes didn’t have electricity. They were also rather expensive. In the end, Henry Ford’s cheap Model T put an end to interest in electric cars which didn’t become popular until the gas shortages and environmental concerns of the late 20th century.
Now, early in the 21st century, we find ourselves on the brink of yet another age in automobile history. Electric cars are set to make the gas-guzzler (油 老 虎) out of date. ____40____ Benz, Daimler and Parker would surely be amazed by how far their dreams have come.
A. But why were early electric cars not popular
B. However, they weren’t without shortcomings.
C. They were also popular in European countries.
D. It allows people to travel great distances quickly, safely and cheaply.
E. And self-driving cars may soon make human drivers a thing of the past.
F. At first, European models were far too expensive for most people to buy.
G. Many people think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but actually that’s not the case.
【答案】36. D 37. F 38. G 39. B 40. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了汽车的历史。
【36题详解】
由上文“The automobile, more commonly known as the car, certainly counts as one of the greatest inventions in human history. (automobile,俗称汽车,当然是人类历史上最伟大的发明之一)”可知,本空要说跟“为什么是最伟大的发明之一”有关的话题,故D选项“It allows people to travel great distances quickly, safely and cheaply. (它使人们能够快速、安全、廉价地长途旅行)”能承接上文,简要介召汽车的优点,即解释前一句为什么汽车是最伟大的发明之一,符合题意。 故选D。
【37题详解】
由下文“It was Henry Ford who designed a system of mass production that allowed him to produce cars far more cheaply, which in turn meant he could sell them at lower prices. (正是亨利·福特设计了一套大规模生产系统,使他能够以更低的成本生产汽车,这反过来意味着他可以以更低的价格销售汽车)”可知,本空要说跟“价格”有关的话题,故F选项“At first, European models were far too expensive for most people to buy. (起初,欧洲车型太贵了,大多数人都买不起)”能引起下文,符合题意。故选F。
【38题详解】
由下文“Inventors were working on electric vehicles around the same time that gas-powered ones were being developed. The first electric car was designed in 1884 by Thomas Parker, the same man who electrified the London Underground. (在研发汽油动力汽车的同时,发明家们也在研发电动汽车。第一辆电动汽车是由托马斯·帕克于1884年设计的,他也是伦敦地铁电气化的发明者)”可知,本空要说跟“电动汽车时间”有关的话题,故G选项“Many people think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but actually that’s not the case. (许多人认为电动汽车是一项新发明,但事实并非如此)”能引起下文,符合题意。故选G。
【39题详解】
由下文“They were also rather expensive. (它们也相当昂贵)”可知,这是电动汽车的缺点,故B选项“However, they weren’t without shortcomings. (然而,它们并非没有缺点)”能引起下文,符合题意。
【40题详解】
由上文“Now, early in the 21st century, we find ourselves on the brink of yet another age in automobile history. Electric cars are set to make the gas-guzzler (油老虎) out of date. (现在,在21世纪初,我们发现自己正处于汽车历史上另一个时代的边缘。电动汽车将使耗油量大的汽车过时)”可知,本空要说跟“汽车发展”有关的话题,故E选项“And self-driving cars may soon make human drivers a thing of the past.(自动驾驶汽车可能很快就会让人类司机成为过去)”能承接上文,符合题意。本题前一句说电动车将会使得燃油汽车退出历史舞台。本空继续展望未来,无人驾 驶车辆将很快取代人员驾驶。故选E。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On a common morning just inside the entryway to a subway station, a young man took his violin out of its case. He seemed quite common in ____41____. Then the man plucked (拨) the strings for minutes to tune his ____42____. After that, he reached into his pocket and ____43____ a few dollars, which he threw into the violin case, hoping that the passers-by would ____44____. Then he began to play, and thousands of people were hurrying to work, school, or wherever they were ____45____ as the morning rush was ____46____. Though the incredible sound of this man’s violin filled the subway station, it was apparently ____47____ by all.
If he were any other street ____48____, perhaps it would have been ____49____ that he earned little attention of people. _____50_____ , he is Joshua Bell, one of the world’s most renowned _____51_____, and he was playing one of the most classical masterpieces on his $3,000,000 violin. Actually, almost nobody noticed his playing. Why One reason is that he didn’t look like a special man; the other is that everyone was too busy to _____52_____ Joshua Bell’s excellent music.
“I’m busy!” is an everyday _____53_____ from people like those who walked past Joshua Bell’s music without _____54_____ a moment. All of this got me thinking: sometimes we should say no to useless busyness and allow for some _____55_____ presence so as to perceive the beauty around us.
41. A. appearance B. speech C. personality D. skill
42. A. instrument B. behavior C. posture D. switch
43. A. sorted out B. made up C. used up D. pulled out
44. A. set an example B. follow suit C. pay it forward D. extend understanding
45. A. suffering B. attracting C. heading D. contacting
46. A. in a dilemma B. in full swing C. by the book D. by all accounts
47. A. challenged B. criticized C. disturbed D. ignored
48. A. performer B. beggar C. promoter D. defender
49. A. strange B. awkward C. insignificant D. unreasonable
50. A. Furthermore B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
51. A. composers B. organizers C. violinists D. donors
52. A. miss B. acknowledge C. create D. appreciate
53. A. excuse B. lie C. practice D. conversation
54. A. recalling B. choosing C. sparing D. capturing
55. A. permanent B. unplanned C. inaccessible D. constant
【答案】41. A 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述小提琴大师约书亚·贝尔在地铁站演奏小提琴,却被忙碌的人群忽视的故事告诉我们要拒绝无用的忙碌,适当放慢脚步,允许计划之外的事情存在,才能发现生活的美好。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的外表似乎很普通。A. appearance外貌;B. speech演讲;C. personality个性;D. skill技巧。根据前文“He seemed quite common”及后文“he didn’t look like a special man”可知,这个人相貌平平,并不出众。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然后那人拨动琴弦几分钟,给他的乐器调音。A. instrument乐器;B. behavior行为;C. posture姿势;D. switch开关。根据前文“took his violin out of its case”可知,他在给小提琴调音。故选A项。
【43题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:然后,他把手伸进口袋,掏出几块钱,扔进小提琴盒里,希望路人也照做。A. sorted out分类;B. made up编造,化妆;C. used up用完;D. pulled out拔出,拿出。根据前文“he reached into his pocket”及后文“a few dollars”可知,他从口袋掏出几美元钱。故选D项。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:然后,他把手伸进口袋,掏出几块钱,扔进小提琴盒里,希望路人也照做。A. set an example树立榜样;B. follow suit跟着做;C. pay it forward提出;D. extend understanding表示理解。根据前文“After that, he reached into his pocket and ____3____a few dollars, which he threw into the violin case, hoping that the passers-by ”可知,他希望自己的举动能吸引路人跟着做,往小提琴盒里放一些钱。故选B项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后他开始演奏,成千上万的人匆匆忙忙地去上班、上学或去任何他们要去的地方,因为早高峰正如火如荼地进行着。A. suffering遭受;B. attracting吸引;C. heading朝……行进;D. contacting联系。根据前文“thousands of people were hurrying to work, school, or wherever”可知,大家都忙着去自己要去的地方。故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意:然后他开始演奏,成千上万的人匆匆忙忙地去上班、上学或去任何他们要去的地方,因为早高峰正如火如荼地进行着。A. in a dilemma处于困境;B. in full swing处于活跃阶段,全面展开;C. by the book照章办事;D. by all accounts据大家所说。根据前文“thousands of people were hurrying to work, school, or wherever”及“the morning rush”可知,早高峰正在火热进行中。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:尽管这个人的小提琴令人难以置信的声音充满了地铁站,但显然所有人都忽略了它。A. challenged挑战;B. criticized批评;C. disturbed打扰;D. ignored忽视。根据前文“as the morning rush was ____6___”及“Though”可知,尽管他演奏的很好,但大家忙于去自己要去的地方,所以他的演奏被忽视了。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:如果他是任何一个街头艺人,也许他未能赢得人们的关注是微不足道的。A. performer表演者;B. beggar乞丐;C. promoter促进者;D. defender捍卫者。根据前文“he began to play”可知,他是一个艺人,但不是普通的街头艺人。故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:如果他是任何一个街头艺人,也许他未能赢得人们的关注是微不足道的。A. strange奇怪的;B. awkward尴尬的;C. insignificant微不足道的;D. unreasonable不合理的。根据前文“If he were any other street ____8___”及后文“__10____ , he is Joshua Bell, one of the world’s most renowned ___11___”可知,如果他是一名普通的街头艺人,被大家忽视是情有可原的,是微不足道的,但他是世界上最著名的小提琴家之一,却也被忽视。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:然而,他是约书亚·贝尔,世界上最著名的小提琴家之一,他用他那把价值300万美元的小提琴演奏着最经典的杰作之一。A. Furthermore而且;B. However然而;C. Therefore因此;D. Otherwise否则。根据前文“If he were any other street ____8___”及后文“he is Joshua Bell, one of the world’s most renowned ___11___”可知,前后构成转折,他并不是普通的街头艺人,而是小提琴大师。故选B项。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,他是约书亚·贝尔,世界上最著名的小提琴家之一,他用他那把价值300万美元的小提琴演奏着最经典的杰作之一。A. composers作曲者;B. organizers组织者;C. violinists小提琴家;D. donors捐赠者。根据后文“he was playing one of the most classical masterpieces on his $3,000,000 violin”可知,他是世界上最著名的小提琴家之一。故选C项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:另一个原因是大家都太忙了,没时间欣赏约书亚·贝尔的美妙音乐。A. miss错过;B. acknowledge承认;C. create创造;D. appreciate欣赏。根据前文“everyone was too busy”可知,大家都很忙碌,没有时间欣赏他的音乐。故选D项。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:“我很忙!”这是一些人的日常借口,比如那些走过约书亚·贝尔身边的人,没有抽出一点时间稍作停留。A. excuse理由,借口;B. lie谎言;C. practice练习;D. conversation交流。根据前文“I’m busy!”可知,这是大家常用的理由和借口。故选A项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:“我很忙!”这是一些人的日常借口,比如那些走过约书亚·贝尔身边的人,没有抽出一点时间稍作停留。A. recalling记起;B. choosing选择;C. sparing抽出(时间);D. capturing捕获。根据前文“ those who walked past Joshua Bell’s music without”可知,一些人走过约书亚·贝尔身边,没有抽出一点时间稍作停留。故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:有时候我们应该对无用的忙碌说不,允许一些计划外的存在,这样才能感知我们周围的美。A. permanent永恒的;B. unplanned计划外的;C. inaccessible无法接近的;D. constant持续的。根据前文“we should say no to useless busyness”及前文大家都忙忙碌碌,却忽视了身边小提琴大师精彩演奏的故事可知,适当放慢脚步,允许计划之外的事情存在,才能感知周围的美好。故选B项。
第二节 语篇填空(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。
5G is developing, but most of us aren't really sure what it is or the reason ___56___ we need it. A big part of the reason is that 5G means more than one thing. If you ask different people, you ___57___(provide) with different answers.
Experts believe that 4G is on ___58___ way out. In 2020, the U.K. is expected to use 5G. At present, it is unknown exactly what influence 5G will have on people's life but it is widely thought that 5G will ___59___ (definite) be faster than any generation of networks we have used previously.
Work will likely become much easier as 5G will allow quicker downloads and a better ability to work online even if there is no wi-fi connection. With the ___60___ (develop) of 5G, driverless cars will be able to communicate ___61___ other vehicles, which can reduce road accidents by about 10%, One of the most ___62___ (impress) things will be that people can see which seats on a train are accessible to ___63___ (they) when it arrives at the station. ___64___ (get) around the world will also be more convenient.
A number of ____65____ (company) are now working on bringing 5G to the market. It remains to be seen how much of the country 5G will cover and whether everyone will be able to benefit from it.
【答案】56. why
57. will be provided
58. the 59. definitely
60. development
61. with 62. impressive
63. them 64. Getting
panies
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了随着5G的发展,生活的各个方面都将会发生巨大的变化。
【56题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:5G正在发展,但我们大多数人并不十分清楚它是什么或者我们需要它的原因。分析句子可知,设空处引导定语从句,关系词代替先行词reason在从句中充当原因状语,应该用关系副词why,故填why。
【57题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意:如果你问不同的人,你将会得到不同的答案。分析句子可知,设空处是主句谓语动词,if引导的条件状语从句适用主将从现原则,从句是一般现在时,故主句应用一般将来时,主句主语you和provide之间是被动关系,应用一般将来时的被动语态,故填will be provided。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意:专家们相信4G变得不再受欢迎。此处是固定短语on the way out“变得不再受欢迎”,故填the。
【59题详解】
考查副词。句意:现在,还不知道5G会给人们的生活带来什么样的影响,但是人们普遍认为5G一定会比我们以前用过的任何一代网络都快。此处应用副词修饰动词will be,故填definitely。
【60题详解】
考查名词。句意:随着5G的发展,无人驾驶车将能与其他车辆进行交流,这可以减少约10%的道路事故。分析句子可知,此处应用名词作为介词with的宾语,development“发展”不可数名词,故填development。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意:随着5G的发展,无人驾驶车将能与其他车辆进行交流,这可以减少约10%的道路事故。此处是固定短语communicate with…“与……进行交流”,故填with。
【62题详解】
考查形容词。句意:最令人赞叹的事情之一是,当列车到达车站时,人们可以看到车上哪些座位是可选的。此处应用形容词修饰名词vehicles,impressive“令人赞叹的”符合语境;根据“one of + 形容词最高级+复数名词”可知,此处应用该形容词的最高级,因它是多音节词,故最高级是在其前加the most。故填impressive。
【63题详解】
考查代词。句意:最令人赞叹的事情之一是,当列车到达车站时,人们可以看到车上哪些座位是可选的。短语be accessible to“可适用/接近的”中的to是介词,其后应加代词宾格,they的宾格是them,代指前文提到的people。故填them。
64题详解】
考查动名词。句意:环游世界也将会更方便。此处应用动名词作句子主语,位于句首,首字母要大写。故填Getting。
【65题详解】
考查名词的数。句意:现在许多公司正致力于将5G推向市场。a number of“许多,大量”后应加复数名词,故填companies。
第四部分:书面表达(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你的好友Mary在我校最近举办的英语单词大赛(English Vocabulary Competition)中获得了第一名的好成绩,请写信向她表示祝贺。
要点包括:
1. 她身上让你欣赏的品质;
2. 她带给你的启示。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mary,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
Congratulations on your winning first place which you deserve in the English Vocabulary Competition held by our school recently. You deserve the honor. The past years have seen your rapid progress in English learning through your great efforts.
To be honest, what I admire most is your diligence and determination. It’s from you that I have learned something valuable, that is, “No pains, no gains.” Therefore, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you for what you have taught me.
Wish you greater achievements in your studies!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生给好友Mary写封信,对她赢得学校最近举办的英语单词大赛的第一名表示祝贺,要点包括:1. 她身上让你欣赏的品质;2. 她带给你的启示。
【详解】1.词汇积累
最近:recently→lately
宝贵的:valuable→precious
因此:therefore→hence
表达:express→convey
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:Congratulations on your winning first place which you deserve in the English Vocabulary Competition held by our school recently.
拓展句:Congratulations on your winning first place which you deserve in the English Vocabulary Competition that was held by our school recently.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Congratulations on your winning first place which you deserve in the English Vocabulary Competition held by our school recently. (运用了which引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] To be honest, what I admire most is your diligence and determination. (运用了what引导的主语从句)
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
A light rain was falling as my sister Jill and I ran out of the shop,eager to get home and play with the presents that our parents had prepared for us and our baby sister, Sharon.Across the street from the shop was a gas station where the Greyhound bus stopped,which was closed for New Year,but I saw a family standing outside the locked door,gathering closely together under the narrow overhang in an attempt to keep dry.I wondered briefly why they were there but then forgot about them as I raced to keep up with Jill.
Once we got home,there was barely time to enjoy our presents.We had to go off to our grandparents’ house for our annual family dinner.As we drove down the highway through town,I noticed that the family was still there,standing outside the closed gas station.
My father was driving very slowly down the highway.The closer we got to the turnoff(岔道) for my grandparents’ house,the slower the car went.Suddenly,my father made a U turn in the middle of the road and said that he couldn’t stand it.“What?” asked my mother.“It’s those people back there at the station,standing in the rain.They’ve got children.It’s New Year.I can’t stand it.”
When my father pulled into the service station,I saw that there were five of them: the parents and three children—two girls and a small boy,who were getting wet standing there. My father rolled down his window.“Happy New Year,” he said.
“Thanks. You, too,” the man replied. He was very tall and had to bend slightly to look into the car. Jill, Sharon, and I looked at the children,and they looked back at us.
“You waiting on the bus?” my father asked. The man said that they were. They were going to Birmingham, where he had a brother and chances of a job. Knowing the bus wouldn’t come along for several hours, my father invited them to our home to shelter from the rain.
Paragraph 1:
The man thought about it for a moment,but then refused.
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Paragraph 2:
When we got out of the car at our house,the three children ran through the front door happily.
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【答案】参考范文
The man thought about it for a moment,but then refused. He said he didn’t want to put us to any bother.My father explained that the rain would last long and our house was near the station.After my parents’strong persuasion,he finally agreed and thanked us all the time. They climbed into the car.They had no luggage,only the clothes they were wearing.Once they settled in,my father looked back over his shoulder handing them some tissues to wipe the rainwater from their faces.
When we got out of the car at our house,the three children ran through the front door happily. My mother noticed all their clothes were wet,so she found some of ours for them to change. Jill and I decided to share our New Year presents with the children. One of the girls chose Jill’s doll and immediately hugged it to her breast. When the rain stopped,my father drove them to the station. As they drove away, I watched out the window as long as I could, looking back at their happy faces. That was the day when Jill and I learned the joy of making others happy.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。
【详解】通过阅读所给文章可知,天下着雨,长途汽车因为新年而关闭了,门外站着一家人在等长途汽车,长途汽车要几小时才来,我们一家人本已经在去祖父母家参加家庭聚会的高速路上,但父亲想到这一家人还在那里等待,就掉头回去邀请他们到我们家避雨。……
续写部分分为两段,第一段开头是:这个人想了一会儿,然后拒绝了。……,所以接下应该写这个人拒绝的原因以及父亲再次真诚的邀请。第二段开头是:当我们在我们家下车时,三个孩子高兴地从前门跑了进来。……,所以接下来应该写我们与孩子在家里发生的事情,比如为孩子换上干净的衣服(因为外面一直下雨,孩子的衣服有可能淋湿了),再比如分享新年礼物等。雨停了,爸爸开车送他们去车站。当他们开车离开时,我久久地望着窗外,回望着他们幸福的脸。就是在那一天,吉尔和我学会了如何让别人快乐。
续写时要求短文的词数应为150左右,故应提前构思,详略得当,避免长篇大论。
【点睛】本文描写详略得当,使用了较多的主从复合句。如:.My father explained that the rain would last long and our house was near the station.这句话运用了that引导的宾语从句;如:As they drove away, I watched out the window as long as I could, looking back at their happy faces.这个句子中有as引导的时间状语从句

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