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2024年广州市天河区普通高中毕业班综合测试英语试题
英 语
本试卷共10页, 满分120分。考试用时120分钟
注意事项：
1. 答卷前, 考生必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的学校、姓名、班级、座位号和考生号填写在答题卡相应的位置上, 再用2B铅笔把考号的对应数字涂黑。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后, 用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案;不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答, 答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上;如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔或涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁, 考试结束后, 将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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
Cold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But hot drinks, snowy slopes, frozen lakes and blue skies full of fresh air That’s the kind of winter we can all have a try. Here are some cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination.
Prague, Czech Republic
With its snow-capped towers and cobbled winding streets, Prague is a fairytale city that remains relatively tourist-free in winter. The unusual and impressive architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow. Gas street lamps throughout the city center add a romantic color to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold. The fascinating Estates Theatre, where Mozart conducted the world premiere(首演) of “Don Giovanni” in 1787, is a must.
Tromso, Norway
Tromso, known as the capital of the Arctic, is great in winter. It’s widely regarded as Norway’s most beautiful city and is a base for spotting the northern lights. There are also fascinating museums, including the Polar Museum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and the Tromso Museum, famous for its Sami exhibitions.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In winter, Amsterdam’s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carré Theatre is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Cobbled streets, a beautiful castle and lovely public gardens make Edinburgh a beautiful city any time of year, but in winter it’s breathtaking. Princes Street Gardens is transformed into a wonderland, with ice skating rinks, enormous Christmas trees and a Ferris wheel. On the edge of the city, Arthur’s Seat is the perfect location for a winter walk and the views from the top are second to none.
1. What is one of the attractions of Prague in winter
A. No charge for all tourists.
B. Iconic architectures covered by snow.
C. Colorful gas lamps for street lighting.
D. Mozart’s performance “Don Giovanni”.
2. If you take your 4-year-old kid, which place is the best choice
A. Prague, Czech Republic. B. Tromso, Norway.
C. Amsterdam, Netherlands. D. Edinburgh, Scotland.
3. Where is this text probably from
A. A tour blog. B. A travel magazine.
C. A geography textbook. D. A government website.
B
My grandmother moved into an old people’s home and I visited her there. She was sitting in the living room with other residents, half of them asleep. The room was clean and the care assistants were kind and cheerful. A general knowledge quiz show was on the television and the only other sounds were snoring (打呼噜). Grandma talked a lot about how much she missed her grandson but I hated going to visit her there and, to be honest, I couldn’t wait to get away myself.
So I was interested to read a newspaper article about a new concept in old people’s homes in France. The idea is simple, but revolutionary—combining an old people’s home with a nursery school in the same building. The children and the residents eat lunch together and share activities such as painting and gardening. In the afternoons, the residents enjoy reading or telling stories to the children, and if a child is feeling sad or tired, there is always a kind lap to sit on. Nowadays there is less and less contact between the old and the young. There are many reasons for this, but the result is the same: increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old people having no contact with children, and more old people who feel lonely and useless, along with more and more families with young children who desperately need more support. It’s a major problem in many societies.
That’s why intergenerational programmes, designed to bring the old and the young together, are growing in popularity all over the world. There are examples of successful initiatives. Young people teaching IT skills to older people is one obvious example. Old people working as volunteer assistants in schools is another, perhaps reading with children who need extra attention.
The advantages are enormous. The children are happy because they get more individual attention. They also see illness and death and learn to accept them. The residents are happy because they feel useful and more interested in life. There will be less conflict in a community if older people can understand the youth, and vice versa.
Now we need to rediscover what “community” really means. Then perhaps getting old won’t be such a depressing prospect after all.
4. Why did the author hate going to the old people’s home
A. The old people’s home was lifeless.
B. He didn’t love his grandmother that much.
C. He didn’t want to disturb the sleeping people.
D. The staff were so helpful that he wasn’t needed.
5. Why does the author mention the newspaper story in paragraph 2
A. To present a possible solution.
B. To share his reading experience.
C. To introduce the topic for discussion.
D. To add some background information.
6. What problem are many societies facing
A. Generation gap. B. Care for the eldly.
C. Support for children. D. Intergenerational contact.
7. What’s an advantage of bringing the old and the young together
A. Children feel meaningful in life. B. The old will feel fulfilling in life.
C. Children learn more modern skills. D. The old can better understand aging.
C
For many people, having children can force them to choose between career and family. Sometimes it comes down to finances — sending a child to nursery or hiring a nanny can be a huge financial burden, while others may feel it’s better to be a hands-on parent. These days, more and more men are choosing to stay at home to look after the kids. So why are more dads choosing to put their careers on hold, and what does the job involve
With more women working outside the home than 70 years ago, if the need is there for one parent to stay at home, it could simply come down to who earns more — the biggest breadwinner. And with attitudes changing towards a man’s role in the family, it seems to be easier for them to enter full-time parenthood. Sadly, though, many men still feel shamed by choosing to raise their child. A study in the US by the Pews Research Center found that 51% of people thought children were better off if a mother stayed at home. But what do parents have to do when they choose to stay with their kids
In the early stages, a baby is totally dependent on a carer. The changing of nappies(尿布), burping after milk and making sure they feed on time are just some of the vital 24 -7 activities a baby relies on. During this period, many parents take paternity and maternity leave from work. But as a child gets older, it can become less about necessity and more about choice. Rather than choose a creche(日托中心), which can prove expensive, either parent may remain at home to educate, protect and play with their children to help them develop and grow.
It’s a difficult job, with a demanding boss, but it can also be incredibly rewarding for those willing to do it. And with attitudes changing towards who should stay at home, maybe more and more fathers will choose to become stay-at-home dads.
8. When may a man choose to stay at home for the child
A. When he is more needed by his child.
B. When he is tired of doing a full-time job.
C. When his wife earns more money than him.
D. When he wants to change his role in the family.
9. As the kid gets older, what does full-time parenting mean
A. It seems less expensive.
B. It is more time-consuming.
C. It is more important to kids.
D. It becomes more complicated.
10. What does “a demanding boss” in the last paragraph refer to
A. A kid. B. A carer. C. A parent. D. A manager.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. Full-time Parenting is Rewarding.
B. More Men Become Full-time Dads.
C. Full-time Dads —Biggest Breadwinner.
D. Full-time parents Benefit Children’s Growth.
D
Few businesses can run without computers, giving keyboard shortcuts an incredible importance. Schools view typing courses as necessary. But what are we giving up as handwriting loses its significance
Brain power, according to science. Researchers from Princeton University and the University of California conducted a series of studies to demonstrate the differences between students who wrote out their notes and those who typed them. Study participants took notes on a lecture using one of the two methods and were tested 30 minutes after the lecture, and again a week later.
The results showed both types of notetakers did well on the first test. The longhand notetakers had a stronger grasp of the overall concept. Students with the handwritten notes were also able to better remember and understand the concept of the lecture a week later, and were more open to understanding new ideas.
According to Pam Mueller, lead author of the study, “Our findings suggest even when laptops are used as intended, they may still be harming academic performance.” Part of the reason is that it was faster to take notes on the laptop, using exactly the same words meant they weren’t truly engaged in the content. But notetakers using pen and paper tended to digest the material better and could rephrase it in their own words.
Although typing notes using exactly the same words can help in recalling facts in the short term, it takes the focus away from the main points of the lesson. “Ironically, the feature that makes their laptop notetaking so attractive— the ability to take notes more quickly —was what weakened learning,” educational psychologist Dr. Kenneth Kiewra told the Wall Street Journal.
Computers aren’t going away soon, but that doesn’t mean paper notebooks become outdated. In fact, it is best to start using them at an early age. University of Indiana researchers compared brain scans of five-year-olds -some who practiced the printing letters, and some who just looked at the letters. Those who wrote out the letters had more enhanced and adult-like brain activity.
12. In the study, what were the participants asked to do
A. Compare typing and handwriting.
B. Take notes by typing or handwriting and take tests.
C. Take two tests right after taking notes on the lecture.
D. Take notes using exactly the same words on the lecture.
13. What does the underlined word ”longhand“ in paragraph 3 mean
A. Fast. B. Flexible. C. Typing. D. Handwriting.
14. What contributes to better learning in note-taking
A. Using the exact words. B. Introducing modern tools.
C. Writing as quickly as possible. D. Rephrasing the learning material.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A. Typing matters in a way. B. A Pen is better than a keyboard.
C. Handwriting builds your brain power. D. Handwriting or typing is a question.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5分, 满分 12. 5 分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。
Were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate in school life It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. ___16___Fortunately, understanding how to deal with it, and knowing what is distracting(使分心) you, can help.
Scientists have looked at what makes us distracted and found a number of ways to help us grown-ups stay in the zone. ___17___Research by Science Focus magazine found it helpful to seat yourself at a quiet coffee bar working on your laptop. It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removed a major distraction and helped us focus on the task at hand.
___18___ Psychologists are increasingly interested in our ability to get wholly absorbed in our work and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate. According to their findings, making a task more visually demanding works a lot. Our brain may get the signal that the task takes up more processing power and leaves it nothing left to process distractions.
There are more practical tips to keep you focused. Make a reasonable list or timetable of the tasks you have to do. Find a workspace where you’re not tempted to do other things. ___19___It’s possible that the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.
As adults, we are trying so hard to avoid being distracted. However, distraction isn’t all bad. If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. ___20___
A. Or chew some gum!
B. The tougher a task is, the better.
C. In this sense, distraction is vital for survival.
D. Another possible way is to keep your mind busy.
E. Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life.
F. One of the most efficient solutions is to get rid of noise.
G. Students may always find themselves distracted from the lessons.
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。
At a medical laboratory clinic in Waterloo, Ontario, an elderly woman sat in the waiting room singing the tune “My Heart Will Go On.”
I watched how people ___21___, There was a lot of shifting in seats, but mainly they awkwardly avoided their eyes and tried to___22___that there was nothing out of the ordinary going on.
I was there with my father when the woman arrived. She___23___ into the seat directly across from my dad. As a(n)___24___lady, she was forced to stay on the edge of the chair so her feet could touch the floor. The position seemed as though she were sitting forward to engage in conversation with him.
I was ___25___about how my dad would react to the possible invasion(侵犯) into his space. He was 77 at the time and had been living with Alzheimer’s(阿尔兹海默症) for several years. When he was ___26___, he often ___27___people’s strange behaviors but considered it bad mannered to bring improper attention to oneself. Since Alzheimer’s ___28___to run out of a person’s patience, I couldn’t help but think that this little woman was playing with fire.
Her singing began gently. I glanced over at Dad. His smile was___29___, and he was staring right at her. I couldn’t_____30_____his expression, but it seemed to be something like_____31_____.
Then, her singing slowly got _____32_____. By the time she got to the chorus -“Near, far, wherever you are… ”-she was in an eyes-shut and body-rocking state. Now Dad looked a little shocked. I watched for any_____33_____of an approaching angry explosion. Instead, his face softened, and the tension _____34_____in his forehead. He no longer looked confused.
When her song ended, the woman opened her eyes. My dad exclaimed, “That was beautiful. ”
And she smiled and said, “Thank you. ”
Alzheimer’s sometimes seemed to be peeling back the onion of my dad’s true self, and while I hate that he’s_____35_____with this disease, I love the sweet man I’ve met.
21. A. escaped B. laughed C. moved D. reacted
22. A. prove B. conclude C. pretend D. ensure
23. A. settled B. slid C. broke D. walked
24. A. strange B. tiny C. sick D. elderly
25. A. serious B. concerned C. curious D. excited
26. A. young B. happy C. healthy D. calm
27. A. tolerated B. applauded C. noticed D. admitted
28. A. fails B. aims C. tries D. tends
29. A. gone B. hidden C. widened D. seen
30. A. spot B. read C. imitate D. change
31. A. confusion B. regret C. curiosity D. annoyance
32. A. weaker B. faster C. softer D. louder
33. A. result B. sign C. feature D. pattern
34. A. reappeared B. remained C. built D. eased
35. A. cooperated B. competed C. struggled D. connected
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。
There was a time when color photography wasn’t taken seriously. In the 1960s, it had no place in the art world, ___36___black-and-white took over. The work of a few pioneers changed this prejudice, chief among whom was Joel Meyerowitz, one of the earliest and most successful advocates of color. He held the ___37___(believe) that the world was in color and one should take pictures of the world as it looked.
In 1966, Meyerowitz drove across Europe___38___(arm) with two cameras: one with color film, one with black-and-white. During the trip, he took 25, 000 photographs over 700 rolls of film, half of which___39___(be) in color. Whenever there was a chance, he would make pairs of pictures in both formats___40___(compare) them.
As he was editing the color films from that trip, his preference was getting ___41___ (strong). Within the next couple of years, he turned to color almost completely, ___42___by 1971 he waved goodbye to black-and-white.
While pushing for color, Meyerowitz made his name___43___ a street photographer by capturing the vibrant, colorful drama of everyday life in New York City. “The mix of life on the street offers ___44___untold opportunity to observe human nature. A street photographer makes the most of what he____45____(give), any time he goes out in the street,” he said.
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15 分)
46. 假定你是李华，打算参加你校英语报社组织的题为Less Stress, Healthier Life 的演讲比赛。请根据以下提示写一篇演讲稿：
1. 中学生压力现状；
2. 你的建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;开头已给；不计入词数；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Less Stress, Healthier Life
Today, I would like to address an issue that we teenagers relate to in our lives: stress.
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第二节(满分 25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I think Luca and I live in different universes. Like yesterday. One of our division problems had the number 9, 999. She said, “All those nines. They feel so. . . so purple!” Purple I see numbers as logical and orderly. Not as colors.
However, our teacher assigned us two for a class project. We had to do a report on the rose willow (红柳). No way could I work with someone who said nines felt purple.
At our first meeting, we came up with a plan. Luca would make a 1. 5-meter tall tree, and I would write the report. But on Monday, just one week before the due, Luca said she was leaving to visit her grandfather but there was no room for a tree in the car. That means I, the one who can’t even draw a stick figure, would have to make the tree. And she, the one who doesn’t like to think logically, would have to write the report.
I reminded her of some things she should include in the report, such as its characteristics, distribution and function. “Please be at my house at 2:00 on Sunday,” I said. While she’d gone, I made the tree according to some directions online.
Sunday arrived. Luca turned up carrying only a digital recorder. “What’s that for ” I asked. “Where’s the report ” She said, “A written report doesn’t feel right, so I use feelings.” I tried to keep my voice calm, “Rose willows don’t have feelings.” “But my grandfather does,” Luca said. “I interviewed my grandfather about how he planted trees in the desert. Listen.”
A scratchy(沙哑的) voice came on. “The dry, hot weather makes it difficult for anything to survive. For five years, the seedlings we planted were all dead.” I looked sideways at Luca. Her nose was scrunched up(吱嘎作响). So was mine. He continued.
“We felt hopeless. Suddenly a young life swaying in the wind caught our eye. All of us cried—such joy. All my life, I remember that feeling, of seeing the little tree.” Luca turned off the recording and said, “He talks more, about living there and working there.”
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。
Looking at Luca, I was lost in thought.
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The next day, we put our tree in the middle of the classroom.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024年广州市天河区普通高中毕业班综合测试英语试题解析版
英 语
本试卷共10页, 满分120分。考试用时120分钟
注意事项：
1. 答卷前, 考生必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的学校、姓名、班级、座位号和考生号填写在答题卡相应的位置上, 再用2B铅笔把考号的对应数字涂黑。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后, 用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案;不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答, 答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上;如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔或涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁, 考试结束后, 将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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
Cold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But hot drinks, snowy slopes, frozen lakes and blue skies full of fresh air That’s the kind of winter we can all have a try. Here are some cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination.
Prague, Czech Republic
With its snow-capped towers and cobbled winding streets, Prague is a fairytale city that remains relatively tourist-free in winter. The unusual and impressive architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow. Gas street lamps throughout the city center add a romantic color to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold. The fascinating Estates Theatre, where Mozart conducted the world premiere(首演) of “Don Giovanni” in 1787, is a must.
Tromso, Norway
Tromso, known as the capital of the Arctic, is great in winter. It’s widely regarded as Norway’s most beautiful city and is a base for spotting the northern lights. There are also fascinating museums, including the Polar Museum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and the Tromso Museum, famous for its Sami exhibitions.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In winter, Amsterdam’s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carré Theatre is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Cobbled streets, a beautiful castle and lovely public gardens make Edinburgh a beautiful city any time of year, but in winter it’s breathtaking. Princes Street Gardens is transformed into a wonderland, with ice skating rinks, enormous Christmas trees and a Ferris wheel. On the edge of the city, Arthur’s Seat is the perfect location for a winter walk and the views from the top are second to none.
1. What is one of the attractions of Prague in winter
A. No charge for all tourists.
B. Iconic architectures covered by snow.
C. Colorful gas lamps for street lighting.
D. Mozart’s performance “Don Giovanni”.
2. If you take your 4-year-old kid, which place is the best choice
A. Prague, Czech Republic. B. Tromso, Norway.
C. Amsterdam, Netherlands. D. Edinburgh, Scotland.
3. Where is this text probably from
A. A tour blog. B. A travel magazine.
C. A geography textbook. D. A government website.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些适合在冬季寒冷天气旅游的城市。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“With its snow-capped towers and cobbled winding streets, Prague is a fairytale city that remains relatively tourist-free in winter. The unusual and impressive architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow.(白雪覆盖的塔楼和蜿蜒的鹅卵石街道，布拉格是一座童话般的城市，冬天游客相对较少。这座独特而令人印象深刻的建筑在一层雪下显得更加美丽。)”可知，在布拉格，游客可以欣赏到被雪覆盖的建筑。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carré Theatre is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.(皇家歌剧院最初是为马戏团而建，至今已有130多年的历史。孩子们会喜欢这些精彩的表演。)”可判断，Amsterdam是最适合孩子去的城市。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Cold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But hot drinks, snowy slopes, frozen lakes and blue skies full of fresh air That’s the kind of winter we can all have a try. Here are some cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination.(寒冷的雨、冰冷的人行道和灰色的天空会让冬季旅行变得很艰难。但是热饮、雪坡、冰冻的湖泊和充满新鲜空气的蓝天呢？这样的冬天我们都可以试一试。这里有一些世界各地的城市是寒冷天气的好去处。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一些适合冬季寒冷天气里旅游的城市，所以这篇文章是一篇旅游指南，最有可能摘自旅游杂志。故选B。
B
My grandmother moved into an old people’s home and I visited her there. She was sitting in the living room with other residents, half of them asleep. The room was clean and the care assistants were kind and cheerful. A general knowledge quiz show was on the television and the only other sounds were snoring (打呼噜). Grandma talked a lot about how much she missed her grandson but I hated going to visit her there and, to be honest, I couldn’t wait to get away myself.
So I was interested to read a newspaper article about a new concept in old people’s homes in France. The idea is simple, but revolutionary—combining an old people’s home with a nursery school in the same building. The children and the residents eat lunch together and share activities such as painting and gardening. In the afternoons, the residents enjoy reading or telling stories to the children, and if a child is feeling sad or tired, there is always a kind lap to sit on. Nowadays there is less and less contact between the old and the young. There are many reasons for this, but the result is the same: increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old people having no contact with children, and more old people who feel lonely and useless, along with more and more families with young children who desperately need more support. It’s a major problem in many societies.
That’s why intergenerational programmes, designed to bring the old and the young together, are growing in popularity all over the world. There are examples of successful initiatives. Young people teaching IT skills to older people is one obvious example. Old people working as volunteer assistants in schools is another, perhaps reading with children who need extra attention.
The advantages are enormous. The children are happy because they get more individual attention. They also see illness and death and learn to accept them. The residents are happy because they feel useful and more interested in life. There will be less conflict in a community if older people can understand the youth, and vice versa.
Now we need to rediscover what “community” really means. Then perhaps getting old won’t be such a depressing prospect after all.
4. Why did the author hate going to the old people’s home
A. The old people’s home was lifeless.
B. He didn’t love his grandmother that much.
C. He didn’t want to disturb the sleeping people.
D. The staff were so helpful that he wasn’t needed.
5. Why does the author mention the newspaper story in paragraph 2
A. To present a possible solution.
B. To share his reading experience.
C. To introduce the topic for discussion.
D. To add some background information.
6. What problem are many societies facing
A. Generation gap. B. Care for the eldly.
C. Support for children. D. Intergenerational contact.
7. What’s an advantage of bringing the old and the young together
A. Children feel meaningful in life. B. The old will feel fulfilling in life.
C. Children learn more modern skills. D. The old can better understand aging.
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是把养老院和幼儿园结合在同一栋楼里这种养老院新概念。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“She was sitting in the living room with other residents, half of them asleep. The room was clean and the care assistants were kind and cheerful. A general knowledge quiz show was on the television and the only other sounds were snoring (打呼噜).(她和其他住户坐在客厅里，其中一半人都睡着了。房间很干净，护理员也很和蔼、开朗。电视上正在播放常识问答节目，除此之外只有鼾声。)”可知，养老院毫无生气，所以作者不喜欢去，故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的“So I was interested to read a newspaper article about a new concept in old people’s homes in France. The idea is simple, but revolutionary—combining an old people’s home with a nursery school in the same building. The children and the residents eat lunch together and share activities such as painting and gardening.(所以我有兴趣在报纸上读到一篇关于法国养老院新概念的文章。这个想法很简单，但却具有革命性——把养老院和幼儿园结合在同一栋楼里。孩子们和居民们一起吃午餐，分享绘画和园艺等活动。)”可知，关键词so提示了这是为什么作者读这篇文章的原因，也就是为了提出一个可能的解决方案。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“There are many reasons for this, but the result is the same: increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old people having no contact with children, and more old people who feel lonely and useless, along with more and more families with young children who desperately need more support. It’s a major problem in many societies.(造成这种情况的原因有很多，但结果都是一样的：越来越多的孩子没有祖父母，越来越多的老人没有和孩子接触，越来越多的老人感到孤独和无用，越来越多的有年幼孩子的家庭迫切需要更多的支持。这是许多社会的一个主要问题。)”可知，许多社会面临的问题是两代人之间的接触。故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“The residents are happy because they feel useful and more interested in life.(居民们很高兴，因为他们觉得自己很有用，对生活更感兴趣。)”可知，把老年人和年轻人结合在一起可以让老年人感到生活充实。故选B。
C
For many people, having children can force them to choose between career and family. Sometimes it comes down to finances — sending a child to nursery or hiring a nanny can be a huge financial burden, while others may feel it’s better to be a hands-on parent. These days, more and more men are choosing to stay at home to look after the kids. So why are more dads choosing to put their careers on hold, and what does the job involve
With more women working outside the home than 70 years ago, if the need is there for one parent to stay at home, it could simply come down to who earns more — the biggest breadwinner. And with attitudes changing towards a man’s role in the family, it seems to be easier for them to enter full-time parenthood. Sadly, though, many men still feel shamed by choosing to raise their child. A study in the US by the Pews Research Center found that 51% of people thought children were better off if a mother stayed at home. But what do parents have to do when they choose to stay with their kids
In the early stages, a baby is totally dependent on a carer. The changing of nappies(尿布), burping after milk and making sure they feed on time are just some of the vital 24 -7 activities a baby relies on. During this period, many parents take paternity and maternity leave from work. But as a child gets older, it can become less about necessity and more about choice. Rather than choose a creche(日托中心), which can prove expensive, either parent may remain at home to educate, protect and play with their children to help them develop and grow.
It’s a difficult job, with a demanding boss, but it can also be incredibly rewarding for those willing to do it. And with attitudes changing towards who should stay at home, maybe more and more fathers will choose to become stay-at-home dads.
8. When may a man choose to stay at home for the child
A. When he is more needed by his child.
B. When he is tired of doing a full-time job.
C. When his wife earns more money than him.
D. When he wants to change his role in the family.
9. As the kid gets older, what does full-time parenting mean
A. It seems less expensive.
B. It is more time-consuming.
C. It is more important to kids.
D. It becomes more complicated.
10. What does “a demanding boss” in the last paragraph refer to
A. A kid. B. A carer. C. A parent. D. A manager.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. Full-time Parenting is Rewarding.
B. More Men Become Full-time Dads.
C. Full-time Dads —Biggest Breadwinner.
D. Full-time parents Benefit Children’s Growth.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分析了为什么越来越多的爸爸选择搁置自己的事业，而这份工作又包括什么内容呢？
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“With more women working outside the home than 70 years ago, if the need is there for one parent to stay at home, it could simply come down to who earns more — the biggest breadwinner. And with attitudes changing towards a man’s role in the family, it seems to be easier for them to enter full-time parenthood.(与70年前相比，现在有越来越多的女性外出工作，如果父母中有一方需要留在家里，那么问题可能简单地归结为谁挣得更多——谁是最大的经济支柱。随着人们对男性在家庭中角色的态度发生变化，他们似乎更容易成为全职父母。)”可判断，当一位男性的妻子挣得钱比他挣得钱更多的时候，他会选择在家做全职爸爸。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“But as a child gets older, it can become less about necessity and more about choice. Rather than choose a creche(日托中心), which can prove expensive, either parent may remain at home to educate, protect and play with their children to help them develop and grow.(但随着孩子年龄的增长，它可能不再是必需品，而是更多的选择。与其选择昂贵的托儿所，父母可以留在家里教育、保护孩子，陪孩子玩耍，帮助他们发展和成长。)”可知，随着孩子年龄的增长，全职带孩子也变得更加复杂。故选D。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题题。根据划线单词上一段内容“In the early stages, a baby is totally dependent on a carer. The changing of nappies(尿布), burping after milk and making sure they feed on time are just some of the vital 24 -7 activities a baby relies on. During this period, many parents take paternity and maternity leave from work. But as a child gets older, it can become less about necessity and more about choice. Rather than choose a creche(日托中心), which can prove expensive, either parent may remain at home to educate, protect and play with their children to help them develop and grow.(在早期阶段，婴儿完全依赖于照顾者。换尿布，喝完奶打嗝，确保他们按时进食，这些都是婴儿一天24小时一周7天的重要活动。在此期间，许多父母休陪产假和产假。但随着孩子年龄的增长，它可能不再是必需品，而是更多的选择。与其选择昂贵的托儿所，父母可以留在家里教育、保护孩子，陪孩子玩耍，帮助他们发展和成长。)”可知，作者所谓的老板其实指的就是孩子，而孩子由于太小，非常依赖自己的父母。选项A“A kid (孩子)”；选项B“A carer (照顾者)”；选项C“A parent (父母)”；选项D“A manager (经理)”。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“These days, more and more men are choosing to stay at home to look after the kids. So why are more dads choosing to put their careers on hold, and what does the job involve (现在，越来越多的男人选择呆在家里照顾孩子。那么，为什么越来越多的爸爸选择搁置自己的事业，这份工作又包括什么呢？)”以及文章最后一段“And with attitudes changing towards who should stay at home, maybe more and more fathers will choose to become stay-at-home dads.(随着人们对谁应该留在家里的态度的改变，也许越来越多的父亲会选择成为全职爸爸。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一种社会现象，也就是越来越多的父亲选择成为全职爸爸。所以“More Men Become Full-time Dads.(越来越多的男性成为全职爸爸。)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选B。
D
Few businesses can run without computers, giving keyboard shortcuts an incredible importance. Schools view typing courses as necessary. But what are we giving up as handwriting loses its significance
Brain power, according to science. Researchers from Princeton University and the University of California conducted a series of studies to demonstrate the differences between students who wrote out their notes and those who typed them. Study participants took notes on a lecture using one of the two methods and were tested 30 minutes after the lecture, and again a week later.
The results showed both types of notetakers did well on the first test. The longhand notetakers had a stronger grasp of the overall concept. Students with the handwritten notes were also able to better remember and understand the concept of the lecture a week later, and were more open to understanding new ideas.
According to Pam Mueller, lead author of the study, “Our findings suggest even when laptops are used as intended, they may still be harming academic performance.” Part of the reason is that it was faster to take notes on the laptop, using exactly the same words meant they weren’t truly engaged in the content. But notetakers using pen and paper tended to digest the material better and could rephrase it in their own words.
Although typing notes using exactly the same words can help in recalling facts in the short term, it takes the focus away from the main points of the lesson. “Ironically, the feature that makes their laptop notetaking so attractive— the ability to take notes more quickly —was what weakened learning,” educational psychologist Dr. Kenneth Kiewra told the Wall Street Journal.
Computers aren’t going away soon, but that doesn’t mean paper notebooks become outdated. In fact, it is best to start using them at an early age. University of Indiana researchers compared brain scans of five-year-olds -some who practiced the printing letters, and some who just looked at the letters. Those who wrote out the letters had more enhanced and adult-like brain activity.
12. In the study, what were the participants asked to do
A. Compare typing and handwriting.
B. Take notes by typing or handwriting and take tests.
C. Take two tests right after taking notes on the lecture.
D. Take notes using exactly the same words on the lecture.
13. What does the underlined word ”longhand“ in paragraph 3 mean
A. Fast. B. Flexible. C. Typing. D. Handwriting.
14. What contributes to better learning in note-taking
A. Using the exact words. B. Introducing modern tools.
C. Writing as quickly as possible. D. Rephrasing the learning material.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A. Typing matters in a way. B. A Pen is better than a keyboard.
C. Handwriting builds your brain power. D. Handwriting or typing is a question.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个新的研究发现，该研究表明用手写笔记的人学习能力更强。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Researchers from Princeton University and the University of California conducted a series of studies to demonstrate the differences between students who wrote out their notes and those who typed them. Study participants took notes on a lecture using one of the two methods and were tested 30 minutes after the lecture, and again a week later.(普林斯顿大学和加州大学的研究人员进行了一系列研究，以证明写笔记的学生和打字的学生之间的差异。研究参与者用两种方法中的一种记笔记，并在讲座后30分钟接受测试，一周后再次接受测试。)”可知，所有参与研究的人选择一种方法记笔记，可以通过手写笔记或者通过电脑打字记笔记，然后再接受测试。故选B。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词下一句“Students with the handwritten notes were also able to better remember and understand the concept of the lecture a week later, and were more open to understanding new ideas.(有手写笔记的学生在一周后也能更好地记住和理解讲座的概念，并且更愿意接受新的想法。)”可知，手写笔记的学生所表现出来的学习能力比较强。所以划线单词指的是“手写笔记”。选项A“Fast (快的)”；选项B“Flexible (灵活的)”；选项C“Typing (打字)”；选项D“Handwriting (手写)”。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“But notetakers using pen and paper tended to digest the material better and could rephrase it in their own words. (但是用笔和纸记笔记的人往往能更好地消化材料，并用自己的话重新表述。)”可知，用笔和纸记笔记的人之所以学习更好，是因为这些人能更好地消化材料，会用自己话重新表达。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“But what are we giving up as handwriting loses its significance (但是，随着书写失去了它的重要性，我们放弃了什么呢？)”以及第二段首句“Brain power, according to science.(根据科学，这是脑力。)”可知，书写的放弃使得我们也失去了脑力。再根据最后一段“Computers aren’t going away soon, but that doesn’t mean paper notebooks become outdated. In fact, it is best to start using them at an early age. University of Indiana researchers compared brain scans of five-year-olds -some who practiced the printing letters, and some who just looked at the letters. Those who wrote out the letters had more enhanced and adult-like brain activity.(电脑不会很快消失，但这并不意味着纸质笔记本会过时。事实上，最好在很小的时候就开始使用它们。印第安纳大学的研究人员比较了五岁儿童的脑部扫描，其中一些孩子练习打印字母，另一些孩子只是看字母。那些写出字母的人的大脑活动更强，更像成年人。)”可以判断，练习书写可以锻炼一个人的脑力。所以“Handwriting builds your brain power.(书写可以锻炼你的脑力。)”作为文章标题最为合适。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, 选项中有两项为多余选项。
Were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate in school life It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. ___16___Fortunately, understanding how to deal with it, and knowing what is distracting(使分心) you, can help.
Scientists have looked at what makes us distracted and found a number of ways to help us grown-ups stay in the zone. ___17___Research by Science Focus magazine found it helpful to seat yourself at a quiet coffee bar working on your laptop. It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removed a major distraction and helped us focus on the task at hand.
___18___ Psychologists are increasingly interested in our ability to get wholly absorbed in our work and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate. According to their findings, making a task more visually demanding works a lot. Our brain may get the signal that the task takes up more processing power and leaves it nothing left to process distractions.
There are more practical tips to keep you focused. Make a reasonable list or timetable of the tasks you have to do. Find a workspace where you’re not tempted to do other things. ___19___It’s possible that the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.
As adults, we are trying so hard to avoid being distracted. However, distraction isn’t all bad. If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. ___20___
A. Or chew some gum!
B. The tougher a task is, the better.
C. In this sense, distraction is vital for survival.
D. Another possible way is to keep your mind busy.
E. Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life.
F. One of the most efficient solutions is to get rid of noise.
G. Students may always find themselves distracted from the lessons.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些方法来帮助我们成年人保持注意力集中。
【16题详解】
根据空前内容“Were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate in school life It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about.(你有没有被告知不要做白日梦，要专注于学校生活 如果你对你正在学习的东西不感兴趣，或者你有更好的事情要想，你很容易走神。)”可知，分心是一种常见的现象。而空后“Fortunately, understanding how to deal with it, and knowing what is distracting(使分心) you, can help.(幸运的是，了解如何处理它，知道是什么让你分心，可以帮助你。)”则告诉我们要通过了解分心而杜绝分心。选项E“Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life.(在成年人的生活中，保持专注仍然是一项挑战。)”延续上文内容，同时引出下文，表明即便保持专注不容易，但是还是有方法的。故选E。
【17题详解】
根据下文“Research by Science Focus magazine found it helpful to seat yourself at a quiet coffee bar working on your laptop.(《科学焦点》杂志的研究发现，坐在一个安静的咖啡馆里用笔记本电脑工作很有帮助。)”可知，安静的环境很重要。选项F“One of the most efficient solutions is to get rid of noise.(最有效的解决办法之一是消除噪音。)”指的正是去除噪音，保持安静，与下文内容一致。故选F。
【18题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段大意。根据下文“Psychologists are increasingly interested in our ability to get wholly absorbed in our work and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate. According to their findings, making a task more visually demanding works a lot. Our brain may get the signal that the task takes up more processing power and leaves it nothing left to process distractions.(心理学家对我们全身心投入工作的能力越来越感兴趣，他们研究了我们可以改变大脑内部的什么来使我们集中注意力。根据他们的发现，让一项任务在视觉上要求更高，效果会更好。我们的大脑可能会得到这样的信号：这项任务需要更多的处理能力，没有任何东西留给大脑去处理分心的事情。)”可知，下文主要讲述的是如果让大脑处于忙碌，那么就不太会分心。选项D“Another possible way is to keep your mind busy.(另一种可能的方法是让你的大脑保持忙碌。)”与下文内容一致，指的都是让大脑保持忙碌。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据本段首句“There are more practical tips to keep you focused. (这里有更多实用的技巧让你保持专注。)”可知，本段主要介绍了一些实用的技巧让自己保持专注。根据空后“It’s possible that the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.(很有可能你口中的运动占据了大脑的一部分，否则这些部分可能会被分散注意力。)”可推断，空处和所谓的“口中的运动”有关。选项A“Or chew some gum!(或者嚼口香糖！)”中的“chew some gum”指的正是下文的“the movement in your mouth”，与下文内容相一致。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据空前内容“As adults, we are trying so hard to avoid being distracted. However, distraction isn’t all bad. If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment.(作为成年人，我们都在努力避免分心。然而，分心也不全是坏事。如果我们总是如此专注而从不分心，我们就会错过环境中的潜在变化，比如威胁。)”可知，作者认为避免分心固然重要，但是也不可能一点都不分心。选项C“In this sense, distraction is vital for survival.(从这个意义上说，分散注意力对生存至关重要。)”是上文内容的延续，指的是如果我们一直专注自己所做的事情，就会错过环境中的变化，而这对我们的生存并不是件好事。故选C。
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。
At a medical laboratory clinic in Waterloo, Ontario, an elderly woman sat in the waiting room singing the tune “My Heart Will Go On.”
I watched how people ___21___, There was a lot of shifting in seats, but mainly they awkwardly avoided their eyes and tried to___22___that there was nothing out of the ordinary going on.
I was there with my father when the woman arrived. She___23___ into the seat directly across from my dad. As a(n)___24___lady, she was forced to stay on the edge of the chair so her feet could touch the floor. The position seemed as though she were sitting forward to engage in conversation with him.
I was ___25___about how my dad would react to the possible invasion(侵犯) into his space. He was 77 at the time and had been living with Alzheimer’s(阿尔兹海默症) for several years. When he was ___26___, he often ___27___people’s strange behaviors but considered it bad mannered to bring improper attention to oneself. Since Alzheimer’s ___28___to run out of a person’s patience, I couldn’t help but think that this little woman was playing with fire.
Her singing began gently. I glanced over at Dad. His smile was___29___, and he was staring right at her. I couldn’t_____30_____his expression, but it seemed to be something like_____31_____.
Then, her singing slowly got _____32_____. By the time she got to the chorus -“Near, far, wherever you are… ”-she was in an eyes-shut and body-rocking state. Now Dad looked a little shocked. I watched for any_____33_____of an approaching angry explosion. Instead, his face softened, and the tension _____34_____in his forehead. He no longer looked confused.
When her song ended, the woman opened her eyes. My dad exclaimed, “That was beautiful. ”
And she smiled and said, “Thank you. ”
Alzheimer’s sometimes seemed to be peeling back the onion of my dad’s true self, and while I hate that he’s_____35_____with this disease, I love the sweet man I’ve met.
21. A. escaped B. laughed C. moved D. reacted
22. A. prove B. conclude C. pretend D. ensure
23. A. settled B. slid C. broke D. walked
24. A. strange B. tiny C. sick D. elderly
25. A. serious B. concerned C. curious D. excited
26. A. young B. happy C. healthy D. calm
27. A. tolerated B. applauded C. noticed D. admitted
28. A. fails B. aims C. tries D. tends
29. A. gone B. hidden C. widened D. seen
30. A. spot B. read C. imitate D. change
31. A. confusion B. regret C. curiosity D. annoyance
32. A. weaker B. faster C. softer D. louder
33. A. result B. sign C. feature D. pattern
34. A. reappeared B. remained C. built D. eased
35. A. cooperated B. competed C. struggled D. connected
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者陪着患有痴呆症的父亲等待做身体检查期间，一位老妇人大声地唱着席琳迪翁的歌曲《我心永恒》，作者本以为父亲会生老太太的气，结果歌曲结束后父亲说唱得很优美，这让作者感到很意外。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我观察了人们的反应。A. escaped逃离；B. laughed大笑；C. moved感动；D. reacted反应。根据“I was ___5___about how my dad would react to the possible invasion(侵犯) into his space.”可知，作者在观察了人们对老妇人唱歌的反应。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很多人在换座位，但他们主要是尴尬地避开他们的眼睛，试图假装没有什么不寻常的事情发生。A. prove证明；B. conclude推断出；C. pretend假装；D. ensure保证。根据“that there was nothing out of the ordinary going on.”可知，老妇人周围的人都避开老妇人，因为担心尴尬，假装一切都很正常。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她坐在我爸爸正对面的座位上。A. settled解决，定居；B. slid滑动；C. broke打破；D. walked行走。settle into the seat坐上座位。根据“I was there with my father when the woman arrived.”可知，老妇人来的时候坐在父亲正对面的座位上。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一个身材娇小的女士，她被迫呆在椅子的边缘，这样她的脚才能接触到地板。A. strange奇怪的；B. tiny微小的；C. sick生病的；D. elderly年长的。根据“she was forced to stay on the edge of the chair so her feet could touch the floor.”和后文“I couldn’t help but think that this little woman was playing with fire.”可知，这位唱歌的女士身材矮小。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很担心我父亲会对可能入侵他的空间作何反应。A. serious严重的；B. concerned担心的；C. curious好奇的；D. excited激动的。根据“about how my dad would react to the possible invasion(侵犯) into his space.”和“He was 77 at the time and had been living with Alzheimer’s(阿尔兹海默症) for several years.”可知，作者担心患阿尔兹海默症会对可能入侵他的空间作何反应。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他健康的时候，他经常容忍别人的奇怪行为，但认为不适当地关注自己是不礼貌的。A. young年轻的；B. happy高兴的；C. healthy健康的；D. calm镇静的。根据“he often ___7___people’s strange behaviors but considered it bad mannered to bring improper attention to oneself.”可知，作者父亲在健康的时候会容忍别人的奇怪行为。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他健康的时候，他经常容忍别人的奇怪行为，但认为不适当地关注自己是不礼貌的。A. tolerated容忍；B. applauded鼓掌；C. noticed注意到；D. admitted承认。根据“but considered it bad mannered to bring improper attention to oneself.”可知，作者父亲在健康的时候会容忍别人的奇怪行为。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于阿尔茨海默症往往会耗尽一个人的耐心，我不禁认为这个小女人是在玩火。A. fails失败；B. aims针对；C. tries尝试；D. tends趋向。tend to do sth.往往做某事。根据“run out of a person’s patience,”和常识可知，阿尔茨海默症往往会耗尽一个人的耐心。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的笑容消失了，他正盯着她。A. gone走；消失；B. hidden隐藏；C. widened加宽； D. seen看见。根据“and he was staring right at her.”可知，作者发现父亲的笑容消失了。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我看不出他的表情，但似乎有点困惑。A. spot认出；B. read阅读；读懂；C. imitate模仿；D. change改变。根据“but it seemed to be something like____11____.”可知，作者读不懂父亲脸上的表情。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看不出他的表情，但似乎有点困惑。A. confusion混乱；困惑；B. regret遗憾；C. curiosity好奇；D. annoyance烦恼。根据“Instead, his face softened, and the tension ____14____in his forehead. He no longer looked confused.”可知，作者父亲脸上似乎有点困惑。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查形容词比较级词义辨析。句意：然后，她的歌声慢慢变大了。A. weaker更虚弱的；B. faster更快的；C. softer更柔软的；D. louder更大声的。根据“By the time she got to the chorus -“Near, far, wherever you are… ”-she was in an eyes-shut and body-rocking state.”可知，老妇人的歌声变得越来越大了。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：注意着任何即将爆发的愤怒的迹象。A. result结果；B. sign迹象；C. feature特征；D. pattern模式。根据“I was ___5___about how my dad would react to the possible invasion(侵犯) into his space.”和“Instead, his face softened, and the tension ____14____in his forehead. He no longer looked confused.”可知，作者以为父亲有即将爆发的愤怒的迹象。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，他的脸变得柔和了，前额的紧张也缓和了。A. reappeared再出现；B. remained保持；C. built建造；D. eased减轻。根据“Instead, his face softened,”可知，作者的父亲紧张得到了减轻。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：阿尔茨海默症有时似乎在剥去父亲真实自我的洋葱，虽然我讨厌他与这种疾病作斗争，但我爱我遇到的这个可爱的男人。 A. cooperated合作；B. competed竞赛；C. struggled斗争；D. connected连接。根据第四段“He was 77 at the time and had been living with Alzheimer’s(阿尔兹海默症) for several years.”可知，作者父亲与阿尔茨海默症疾病作斗争。故选C。
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。
There was a time when color photography wasn’t taken seriously. In the 1960s, it had no place in the art world, ___36___black-and-white took over. The work of a few pioneers changed this prejudice, chief among whom was Joel Meyerowitz, one of the earliest and most successful advocates of color. He held the ___37___(believe) that the world was in color and one should take pictures of the world as it looked.
In 1966, Meyerowitz drove across Europe___38___(arm) with two cameras: one with color film, one with black-and-white. During the trip, he took 25, 000 photographs over 700 rolls of film, half of which___39___(be) in color. Whenever there was a chance, he would make pairs of pictures in both formats___40___(compare) them.
As he was editing the color films from that trip, his preference was getting ___41___ (strong). Within the next couple of years, he turned to color almost completely, ___42___by 1971 he waved goodbye to black-and-white.
While pushing for color, Meyerowitz made his name___43___ a street photographer by capturing the vibrant, colorful drama of everyday life in New York City. “The mix of life on the street offers ___44___untold opportunity to observe human nature. A street photographer makes the most of what he____45____(give), any time he goes out in the street,” he said.
【答案】36. where
37. belief 38. armed
39. were 40. to compare
41. stronger
42. and 43. as
44. an 45. is given
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了摄影师Joel Meyerowitz是如何让彩色照片流行起来的。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在20世纪60年代，黑白摄影在艺术界没有立足之地。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词art world，在从句中作地点状语，故用where引导。故填where。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：他认为世界是彩色的，人们应该照世界的样子拍照。作动词的宾语，应用名词belief。故填belief。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：1966年，迈耶罗维茨带着两台相机驾车穿越欧洲：一台是彩色胶卷，另一台是黑白胶卷。短语be armed with表示“带着”，省略be动词，过去分词作状语。故填armed。
【39题详解】
考查主谓一致。句意：在这次旅行中，他用700卷胶卷拍摄了2.5万张照片，其中一半是彩色的。此处为定语从句的谓语动词，主语which指代先行词25,000 photographs，是复数意义，且为一般过去时。故填were。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：只要有机会，他就会用两种格式制作成对的图片进行比较。分析句子结构可知compare在句中作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to compare。
【41题详解】
考查比较级。句意：当他在剪辑那次旅行的彩色胶片时，他的偏好变得越来越强烈。此处是把剪辑彩色照片时的情况和以前做对比，因此应用比较级作表语，表示“更加强烈”应用stronger。故填stronger。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：在接下来的几年里，他几乎完全转向彩色，到1971年，他告别了黑白。前后文为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：在推动彩色照片的同时，迈耶罗维茨通过捕捉纽约市日常生活中充满活力和色彩的戏剧而成为街头摄影师。后跟名词作宾语，表示“作为”应用介词as。故填as。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：街头生活的混杂为观察人性提供了无数的机会。opportunity为可数名词，此处为泛指且untold是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。
【45题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：街头摄影师在任何时候走在街上，都会充分利用他所得到的一切。空处为宾语从句的谓语动词主语与谓语构成被动关系，结合makes可知为一般现在时的被动语态，主语为he，谓语用单数。故填is given。
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15 分)
46. 假定你是李华，打算参加你校英语报社组织的题为Less Stress, Healthier Life 的演讲比赛。请根据以下提示写一篇演讲稿：
1. 中学生压力现状；
2. 你的建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;开头已给；不计入词数；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Less Stress, Healthier Life
Today, I would like to address an issue that we teenagers relate to in our lives: stress.
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【答案】Less Stress, Healthier Life
Today, I would like to address an issue that we teenagers relate to in our lives: stress.
First, let’s face the fact: most middle school students are suffering pressure of some sort. It can range from academic performance, extracurricular activities to relationships with either peers or parents. It is so overwhelming that many physical and mental health problems arise.
So it’s of great significance that we learn how to manage our stress in a healthy way. Taking exercise regularly, having a balanced diet and getting enough sleep count a lot. Additionally, it’s important to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as communicating with someone we trust or engaging in activities we enjoy. Similarly, setting realistic goals will, to some extent, release our stress. Teenager life should be more enjoyable and fulfilling. I hope, by learning to manage pressure properly, every one of us can lead a happier and healthier life. Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的演讲稿。要求考生写一篇题为Less Stress, Healthier Life演讲稿，参加校英语报社组织的演讲比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
种类：sort→kind
出现：arise→ occur/come out
重要的：important → significant/vital
信任：trust→ believe in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Similarly, setting realistic goals will, to some extent, release our stress.
拓展句：Similarly, set realistic goals, which to some extent will release our stress.
【点睛】【高分句型1】So it’s of great significance that we learn how to manage our stress in a healthy way.（运用了that引导的主语从句）
【高分句型2】Additionally, it’s important to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as communicating with someone we trust or engaging in activities we enjoy.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句）
第二节(满分 25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I think Luca and I live in different universes. Like yesterday. One of our division problems had the number 9, 999. She said, “All those nines. They feel so. . . so purple!” Purple I see numbers as logical and orderly. Not as colors.
However, our teacher assigned us two for a class project. We had to do a report on the rose willow (红柳). No way could I work with someone who said nines felt purple.
At our first meeting, we came up with a plan. Luca would make a 1. 5-meter tall tree, and I would write the report. But on Monday, just one week before the due, Luca said she was leaving to visit her grandfather but there was no room for a tree in the car. That means I, the one who can’t even draw a stick figure, would have to make the tree. And she, the one who doesn’t like to think logically, would have to write the report.
I reminded her of some things she should include in the report, such as its characteristics, distribution and function. “Please be at my house at 2:00 on Sunday,” I said. While she’d gone, I made the tree according to some directions online.
Sunday arrived. Luca turned up carrying only a digital recorder. “What’s that for ” I asked. “Where’s the report ” She said, “A written report doesn’t feel right, so I use feelings.” I tried to keep my voice calm, “Rose willows don’t have feelings.” “But my grandfather does,” Luca said. “I interviewed my grandfather about how he planted trees in the desert. Listen.”
A scratchy(沙哑的) voice came on. “The dry, hot weather makes it difficult for anything to survive. For five years, the seedlings we planted were all dead.” I looked sideways at Luca. Her nose was scrunched up(吱嘎作响). So was mine. He continued.
“We felt hopeless. Suddenly a young life swaying in the wind caught our eye. All of us cried—such joy. All my life, I remember that feeling, of seeing the little tree.” Luca turned off the recording and said, “He talks more, about living there and working there.”
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。
Looking at Luca, I was lost in thought.
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The next day, we put our tree in the middle of the classroom.
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【答案】Looking at Luca, I was lost in thought. I began to feel what she said did make sense. A report was not necessarily made with written words. For our project, it would work better if we included people’s feelings. Excitement growing in my heart, I turned to Luca, “I love your idea of the recording! It’s awesome!” Luca smiled. The rest of that afternoon witnessed our joint efforts to do the report and practise the presentation. We believed our report would surely impress everyone.
The next day, we put our tree in the middle of the classroom. Our report began with a brief conventional introduction. Then, I asked a question, “Do you guys know what the rose willow means to the people living in the desert ” Seeing most shaking their heads, Luca turned on the recorder. The scratchy voice drew everyone’s attention. I noticed some faces softened and some eyes red. Our report ended. Then a burst of applause. Looking at Luca, I realized that things might go smoother if we opened our mind and tried a new angle, even though we were in different universes.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和Luca仿佛在两个不同的世界里，看待问题的方式总是不同。这次，老师布置了一个任务，两个人需要共同完成一个报到。Luca别具一格的报到获得了同学的好评。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“看着Luca，我陷入了沉思。”可知，第一段可描写作者最终决定采取Luca的报告方案。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天，我们把树放在教室中央。”可知，第二段可描写第二天，作者和Luca的报告非常成功。
2.续写线索：看待问题不同——一起完成报告——决定自己写报告——需要去看祖父——没有写报告——录了一段祖父对红柳的感受——大获成功
3.词汇激活
行为类
①见证：witness/see
②打开：turn on/switch on
③吸引：draw/attract
情绪类
①兴奋：excitement/thrill
②了不起的、精彩的：awesome/wonderful/great
【点睛】【高分句型1】For our project, it would work better if we included people’s feelings.（运用了if引导的状语从句）
【高分句型2】Looking at Luca, I realized that things might go smoother if we opened our mind and tried a new angle, even though we were in different universes.（运用了that引导的宾语从句、if引导的状语从句和even though引导的让步状语从句）

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