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2024届河北省保定市九校高三下学期二模英语考试
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
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23,2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
21. Which was not affected and opens as usual
A. The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
22. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
A. It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
B. To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
C. To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
D. To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文，主要介绍了美国大峡谷公园景点北缘因山体滑坡而对游览的时间和路线做出的调整。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered. (北缘游客中心和大峡谷保护协会的书店照常营业，每天早上8点到下午6点，提供各种护林员项目)”可知，北缘游客中心和大峡谷保护协会里的书店照常开放，没有调整。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. (由于冬季大量的岩崩和山体滑坡，北凯巴布步道的道路修复工作仍在继续)”可知，北凯巴布步道的修复工作仍在继续。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据Grand Canyon, Ariz下“The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. (大峡谷国家公园北缘将于6月2日如期开放，但由于北缘输水管道断裂，游客服务受到限制，并采取了节约用水的措施)”及全文内容可知，本文写作目的是为了告诉游客美国大峡谷公园景点北缘因山体滑坡而对游览的时间和路线做出的调整。故选B。
B
Since Cynthia Florio was a lifeguard at Tobay Beach in the 1990s, she has watched the ocean approach the shore and draw closer to the dunes (沙丘). It’s what forced Florio, 53, of Massapequa, to take part in the Town of Oyster Bay’s annual dune grass planting event on March 30 — an effort to help stabilize the beach dunes against shoreline erosion (侵蚀).
Along with other volunteers, Florio had spent hours with her daughter, Kyra Florio-Marinello, 15, and her daughter’s friend Tatum Brennan, 15, planting the native plants that were intended to absorb water and prepare the sand against heavy wind. But four days later, a storm on Wednesday hit Long Island and washed the new plants away. “The latest dune planting event drew more than 150 volunteers who planted a lot across 2.7 acres of Atlantic Ocean sand dunes,” said Marta Kane, an Oyster Bay spokeswoman. “The dune grass cost the town $32,000.”
The event, centered on volunteerism, drew some families whose elders were looking to share a message with a younger generation about the importance of protecting the environment. While the outcome resulted in a wave of disappointment, for some volunteers that was coupled with a sense of renewed motivation. Maria Rizzi, 70, of Massapequa, participated in the planting session with her grandson, Andrew Lepsis, 10. She said she would go back for another event with even more family members. “I’d be willing to do it again,” she said. “I’d even talk the older grand kids into coming.”
While the storm swept the new plants away, Florio said Tobay Beach’s appearance aftermath serves as a powerful reminder of the need for more volunteer work on that stretch of sand. “Maybe it will inspire more people to volunteer and understand the need for us to protect our beaches,” Florio said.
24. What is the aim of the dune grass planting event
A. To protect the ocean from being polluted. B. To keep the shoreline in good shape.
C. To reduce extreme weather conditions. D. To prevent people playing on the beach.
25. Which can best describe the dune grass planting event
A. Popular but costly. B. Traditional but complex.
C. Creative and economical. D. Successful and rewarding.
26. How did Maria Rizzi feel about grass planting
A. Interesting. B. Disappointed. C. Hopeless. D. Motivated.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Great Grass Planting B. The Best of the Storm
C. Spirit Never Washed Away D. Volunteers Making History Together
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，为了防止海滩沙丘被海岸线侵蚀，Oyster Bay的志愿者开展了沙丘植草活动。虽然种植的植物在暴风雨中被摧毁，但志愿者们的意志未被摧毁，他们准备再次尝试。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“It’s what forced Florio, 53, of Massapequa, to take part in the Town of Oyster Bay’s annual dune grass planting event on March 30 — an effort to help stabilize the beach dunes against shoreline erosion (侵蚀).(这就是迫使53岁的Florio参加3月30日奥斯特湾镇一年一度的沙丘草种植活动的原因，这是为了帮助稳定海滩沙丘，防止海岸线侵蚀)”可知，沙丘植草活动旨在帮助稳定海滩沙丘，放置海岸线侵蚀，以此保持海岸线的良好的形状，故选B。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“‘The latest dune planting event drew more than 150 volunteers who planted a lot across 2.7 acres of Atlantic Ocean sand dunes,’ said Marta Kane, an Oyster Bay spokeswoman. ‘The dune grass cost the town $32,000.’(‘最近的沙丘种植活动吸引了150多名志愿者，他们在2.7英亩的大西洋沙丘上种植了很多东西。’Oyster Bay的女发言人Marta Kane说。‘沙丘草让小镇损失了3.2万美元。’)”对参加该活动的人数和其花费可知，沙丘植草活动受到大家的欢迎和支持，但有点费钱，故选A。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“She said she would go back for another event with even more family members. ‘I’d be willing to do it again,’ she said. ‘I’d even talk the older grand kids into coming.’(她说她会和更多的家庭成员一起回去参加另一个活动。‘我愿意再来一次，’她说。‘我甚至会说服大一点的孙子们来。’)”可知，Maria Rizzi对沙丘植草活动充满希望，积极性很高，故选D。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第三段中“While the outcome resulted in a wave of disappointment, for some volunteers that was coupled with a sense of renewed motivation.(虽然结果导致了一波失望，但对一些志愿者来说，这伴随着一种新的动力)”可知，为了防止海滩沙丘被海岸线侵蚀，Oyster Bay的志愿者开展了沙丘植草活动。虽然种植的植物在暴风雨中被摧毁，但志愿者们的意志未被摧毁，他们准备再次尝试。C项“从未被冲走的精神”为最佳标题，故选C。
C
Trillions of evolution’s wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas (蝉) that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their bodies, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries. Crawling out from underground every 13 or 17 years, with a collective song as loud as jet engines, the periodical cicadas are nature’s kings of the calendar. These black bugs with bulging eyes differ from their greener cousins that come out annually. They stay buried year after year, until they surface and take over a landscape.
This spring, an unusual cicada double population is about to invade a couple of parts of the United States in what University of Connecticut cicada expert John Cooley called “cicada-geddon”. The last time these two broods (a group of creatures) came out together was in 1803. Thomas Jefferson, the then president, wrote about cicadas in his Garden Book but mistakenly called them locusts (蝗虫). Usually mistaken for hungry and unrelated locusts, periodical cicadas are more annoying rather than causing great economic damage. They can hurt young trees and some fruit crops, but it’s not widespread and can be prevented.
The largest geographic brood in the nation—called Brood XIX and coming out every 13 years—is about to march through the Southeast, having already created countless boreholes in the red Georgia clay. It’s a sure sign of the coming cicada occupation. “They emerge when the ground warms to 64 degrees, which is happening earlier than it used to because of climate change,” scientists said. “The bugs are brown at first but darken as they mature.”
Soon after the insects appear in large numbers in Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, cicada cousins that come out every 17 years will inundate Illinois. They are Brood ⅩⅢ. “And when you put those two together… you would have more than anywhere else any other time,” University of Maryland entomologist Paula Shrewsbury said. “These two broods may actually overlap—but probably not interbreed-in a small area near central Illinois.”
28. How are periodical cicadas different from their greener cousins
A. They appear once a year. B. They look more beautiful.
C. They have stronger muscles. D. They have a longer life circle.
29. What is a common belief on periodical cicadas
A. They are a type of locusts. B. They have underestimated advantages.
C. They are Thomas Jefferson’s inspiration. D. They only eat young trees and fruit crops.
30. What can be inferred about Brood ⅩⅨ
A. The red Georgia clay is more beneficial to them.
B. Climate change may be confusing their schedules.
C. The adult ones only live 4-6 weeks before they die.
D. They are expected to be found throughout the world.
31. What can best replace the underlined word “inundate” in the last paragraph
A. strike out B. give up C. flood into D. jump at
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了周期性蝉的生活习性和它们与其他蝉的区别，以及它们可能对环境产生的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Crawling out from underground every 13 or 17 years, with a collective song as loud as jet engines, the periodical cicadas are nature’s kings of the calendar. These black bugs with bulging eyes differ from their greener cousins that come out annually. They stay buried year after year, until they surface and take over a landscape. (每隔13或17年，蝉就会从地下爬出来，发出像喷气发动机一样响亮的集体歌声，它们是自然界的日历之王。这些眼睛凸出的黑色虫子与它们每年出现的绿色表亲不同。它们年复一年地埋在地下，直到浮出水面，占据一片土地。)”可知，这些眼睛凸出的黑色昆虫与它们每年出现的绿色表亲不同。它们年复一年地被埋在地下，直到重新出现，占据一片土地。这说明周期性的蝉生命周期更长。故选D。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Usually mistaken for hungry and unrelated locusts, periodical cicadas are more annoying rather than causing great economic damage. (周期性的蝉通常被误认为是饥饿的不相干的蝗虫，它们更令人讨厌，而不是造成巨大的经济损失。)”可知，人们普遍认为周期性蝉是蝗虫的一种。故选A。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中““They emerge when the ground warms to 64 degrees, which is happening earlier than it used to because of climate change,” scientists said. (科学家们说：“当地面升温到64度时，它们就会出现，由于气候变化，这种情况比以前发生得更早。”)”可知，气候变化可能影响了周期性的蝉的出现时间，即，气候变化可能正在混淆它们的周期时间。故选B。
【31题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段中“Soon after the insects appear in large numbers in Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, cicada cousins that come out every 17 years will... (这些昆虫在乔治亚州和东南部其他地区大量出现后不久，每17年出现一次的蝉表亲将……)”和“And when you put those two together… you would have more than anywhere else any other time (当你把这两者放在一起时，你会比其他任何时候都有更多的昆虫。)”可知，这些昆虫数量很多，每17年出现一次的蝉的表亲就会淹没伊利诺伊州，划线词的含义为“涌入，淹没”。A. strike out罢工；B. give up放弃；C. flood into涌入；D. jump at纵身一跃。故选C。
D
Total solar eclipses (日食) have scared people since time out of mind. The first record of one, preserved on a clay tablet found at Ugarit, once a trade city but destroyed later in Syria, is believed from its age and location to describe either an eclipse that happened in 1375 BC or one in 1223 BC. Legendary explanations for eclipses include the Sun being eaten by dogs, frogs or dragons. The reality is not romantic. Why are total ones, like the one coming on April 8, so rare
Solar eclipses are a special case of phenomena called transits and occultations, in which an intervening (介于中间的) heavenly body stops light from a star reaching an observer. If the blocking body appears smaller in the sky than the star, the result is called a transit and looks like a dark spot crossing the star’s surface. If the blocking object appears larger than the star, the star disappears completely—an occultation. A total eclipse is an occultation.
Solar eclipses may be either of these things, since the apparent sizes in the sky of the Sun and the Moon, viewed from Earth, are almost identical. If the Moon orbited Earth in the same plane as Earth orbits the Sun, eclipses would happen every month, but would be total only in the tropics (热带地区). In reality, the average interval between total eclipses is 18 months, and they may be seen from time to time all over the world. The path of totality across Earth’s surface is narrow and the period short (a maximum of just over seven and a half minutes). Outside these boundaries, the Sun will appear partially eclipsed, looking like a pie that something has taken a bite from.
The Great North American Eclipse, as it has been called, will be a sight to be hold on April 8. But it should also be cherished, because total eclipses of the Sun will not happen for ever. Tidal friction (潮汐摩擦) causes the Moon to move away from Earth at 3.8 cm a year, making it appear smaller and smaller in the sky. In 600 million years or so the last, short totality will occur.
32. What does the clay tablet of Ugarit represent
A. Some figures of ancient animals.
B. The Sun being eaten by some animals.
C. Ancient people who were hunting for animals.
D. The earliest total solar eclipse recorded.
33. How does the author develop paragraph 2
A. By listing statistics. B. By giving definitions.
C. By giving examples. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
34. What can we learn about total solar eclipses from paragraph 3
A. Their duration is relatively longer. B. They take place every month actually.
C. They are visible only from a narrow path. D. They look like a bite taken out of the Sun.
35. What makes total solar eclipses so rare
A. The moving-away Moon.
B. The stronger tide on Earth.
C. The smaller attraction of the Moon for Earth.
D. The changing distance between the Sun and Earth.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了日全食罕见的原因。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“The first record of one, preserved on a clay tablet found at Ugarit, once a trade city but destroyed later in Syria, is believed from its age and location to describe either an eclipse that happened in 1375 BC or one in 1223 BC. (最早的日食记录保存在Ugarit的一块泥板上，乌加里特曾是一个贸易城市，但后来在叙利亚被摧毁。从它的年代和位置来看，人们认为它可以描述发生在公元前1375年或公元前1223年的日食。)”可知，Ugarit的一块泥板描绘了第一份日全食的事实，这是有记录以来最早的日全食。故选D。
33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Solar eclipses are a special case of phenomena called transits and occultations, in which an intervening (介于中间的) heavenly body stops light from a star reaching an observer. If the blocking body appears smaller in the sky than the star, the result is called a transit and looks like a dark spot crossing the star’s surface. If the blocking object appears larger than the star, the star disappears completely—an occultation. A total eclipse is an occultation. (日食是一种特殊的现象，被称为凌日和掩星，在这种现象中，一个介入的天体阻挡了来自恒星的光到达观测者。如果阻塞体在天空中看起来比恒星小，结果就被称为凌日，看起来像一个穿过恒星表面的黑点。如果被遮挡的物体看起来比恒星大，恒星就会完全消失——这就是掩星。日全食就是掩星。)”可知，第二段主要阐释了transit（凌日）和 occultation（掩星）两种自然现象，对这两种现象给出了定义。故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“The path of totality across Earth’s surface is narrow and the period short (a maximum of just over seven and a half minutes). (全食穿过地球表面的路径很窄，周期也很短（最长不过7分半钟）。)”可知，日全食穿过地球表面的路径很窄，周期也很短（最长不过7分半钟）。由此可推断，日全食可见的路径窄。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Tidal friction (潮汐摩擦) causes the Moon to move away from Earth at 3.8 cm a year, making it appear smaller and smaller in the sky. (潮汐摩擦使月球以每年3.8厘米的速度远离地球，使它在天空中显得越来越小。)”可知，潮汐摩擦导致月球逐渐远离地球，使其在天空中显得越来越小。由此可知，我们以后再想见到日全食将会越来越难。故选A。
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。
How to have an attractive personality
Demonstrating an attractive personality is key to making friends and having lasting relationships. These traits (特性) give you the ability to inspire and fascinate others, making others more drawn to you as a result.
Listen to others. ___36___ Instead of responding to a text, opening an email, or thinking about your next meal, pay attention to what the other person is saying. Show them you’re listening and interested by commenting on the story or asking questions.
Speak sincerely. No one likes to be cheated. ___37___ If you can’t commit to something, it’s better to be honest about it than to have to tell them at the last minute that you can’t make it. When people ask for your opinion, you should be honest.
___38___ You should always say what you believe in, be willing to take risks, and have the ability to admit your mistake without being worried about what other people will think. Doing this shows that you have self-confidence. This helps create an attractive personality.
Know “how” vs “what”. How you say things is arguably more important than what you say. If you try to give someone a genuine compliment, but he or she thinks you say it with a sarcastic undertone, your compliment won’t mean a thing. ___39___ If you notice that people often take things you say the wrong way, there’s a good chance you can change how you speak. Ask your friends to make you aware of the way you’re coming across.
Show enthusiasm for everything. Even if something makes you slightly uncomfortable, handle it with a smile on your face, an open mind, and a sense of humor. Not every day is going to be perfect, but being enthusiastic can help you accomplish anything. ___40___
A. Tell people the truth.
B. You may make things bad.
C. Be aware of the way you speak.
D. Have confidence in how you speak and act.
E. When you act this way, people will love being around you.
F. Asking questions is important when it comes to confidence.
G. Listening is a trait that is often forgotten in today’s society.
【答案】36. G 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了几种展现有吸引力个性的方式。
【36题详解】
由上文“Listen to others. (倾听他人。)”可知，本空要说跟“倾听他人”有关的话题，故G选项“Listening is a trait that is often forgotten in today’s society. (在当今社会，倾听是一种经常被遗忘的特质。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
【37题详解】
由上文“Speak sincerely. No one likes to be cheated. (真诚地说没有人喜欢被欺骗)”可知，没有人喜欢被欺骗，所以要告诉人们真相，故A选项“Tell people the truth. (告诉人们真相)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
【38题详解】
由下文“You should always say what you believe in, be willing to take risks, and have the ability to admit your mistake without being worried about what other people will think. Doing this shows that you have self-confidence. This helps create an attractive personality. (你应该总是说你相信什么，愿意冒险，有能力承认自己的错误，而不用担心别人会怎么想。这样做表明你很自信。这有助于塑造一个有吸引力的个性。)”可知，本段介绍的是让自己对自己的言行有信心，故D选项“Have confidence in how you speak and act.(对自己的言行有信心)”能概括本段主旨，符合题意。故选D。
【39题详解】
由下文“If you notice that people often take things you say the wrong way, there’s a good chance you can change how you speak. (如果你注意到人们经常误解你说的话，那么现在是时候改变你说话的方式了)”可知，本空要说跟“说话的方式”有关的话题，故C选项“Be aware of the way you speak. (注意你说话的方式)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选C。
【40题详解】
由上文“Not every day is going to be perfect, but being enthusiastic can help you accomplish anything. (不是每一天都是完美的，但是热情可以帮助你完成任何事情。)”可知，本空要说跟“这样做的意义”有关的话题，故E选项“When you act this way, people will love being around you. (当你这样做的时候，人们会喜欢和你在一起。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
James Mogaji is a security officer at Providence College Raymond Hall in Rhode Island. His enthusiasm made him such an integral part of his students’ lives that they ___41___ him as one of their own family.
Daniel Singh, a sophomore, described Mogaji as an attractive ___42___ in their residence hall, “He’s someone you’re ___43___ to. He was really kind and compassionate.”
The story takes a(n) ___44___ turn when the students discover that Mogaji has not ___45___ his family in Nigeria for more than a decade. The discovery sparked a wave of ___46___ enthusiasm among the students. Out of sympathy, the students ___47___ a fundraiser for him. There was overwhelming ___48___ for their efforts, with nearly 800 donations received, exceeding (超过) their ___49___ goal.
The students gathered around Mogaji and ___50___ him an envelope containing $3,000 to help pay for his trip to Nigeria. It was a heart-warming scene. ___51___ moved, Mogaji covered his face with his hands and fell to his knees in shock.
“We take care of our family. That’s what we do here at Providence College,” said the student handing the ___52___ to Mogaji. “We love you. You’re part of the family.”
The students’ ___53___ has not only touched hearts, but also made dreams ___54___. Mogaji is planning his long-awaited trip to Nigeria in June, a trip made possible by the ___55___ and solidarity of a university community that truly embodies (体现) the spirit of family.
41. A. impressed B. registered C. accepted D. intended
42. A. figure B. sculptor C. composer D. designer
43. A. recommended B. moved C. preferred D. attracted
44. A. sudden B. touching C. smooth D. interesting
45. A. phoned B. heard C. found D. seen
46. A. flat B. curious C. genuine D. responsible
47. A. started B. required C. recognized D. contacted
48. A. legend B. support C. doubt D. view
49. A. positive B. achievable C. glorious D. initial
50. A. handed B. showed C. lent D. awarded
51. A. Finally B. Merely C. Visibly D. Likely
52. A. handkerchief B. envelope C. ticket D. passport
53. A. impact B. plan C. hope D. action
54. A. come true B. get across C. go easy D. fall apart
55. A. cuteness B. effect C. kindness D. wisdom
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. D 54. A 55. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述普罗维登斯学院的一群学生帮助筹集资金，以支付James Mogaji期待已久的尼日利亚之行的费用。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的热情使他成为学生生活中不可或缺的一部分，他们把他当作自己家庭的一员。A. impressed给……留下深刻印象；B. registered注册；C. accepted接受；D. intended打算，计划。根据“such an integral part of his students’ lives”可知，他是学生生活中不可或缺的一部分，故学生们把他当做大家庭的一员，accept sb as…“欢迎，接纳”，故选C。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：二年级学生Daniel Singh形容Mogaji是他们宿舍楼里一个很有魅力的人，“他是你会被吸引的人。他真的很善良，很有同情心。”A. figure人物；B. sculptor雕刻家；C. composer作曲家；D. designer设计师。结合语境及“Mogaji”可知，此处指他形容Mogaji是他们宿舍楼里一个很有魅力的人，故选A。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. recommended推荐；B. moved使感动，移动；C. preferred更喜欢；D. attracted吸引。结合上文的“attractive”和下文“He was really kind and compassionate.”可知，此处指“他是你会被吸引的人”，故选D。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当学生们发现Mogaji已经十多年没有见过他在尼日利亚的家人时，故事发生了感人的转折。A. sudden突然的；B. touching感人的，动人的；C. smooth顺利的；D. interesting有趣的。结合下文“It was a heart-warming scene. ___11___ moved”可知，下文描述的是一个感人的故事，故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. phoned打电话；B. heard听见；C. found发现；D. seen看见。根据下文“an envelope containing $3,000 to help pay for his trip to Nigeria”学生们筹款帮助Mogaji回家看望家人，故此处指Mogaji已经十多年没有见过他在尼日利亚的家人，故选D。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这一发现在学生中激起了一股真正的热情。A. flat平的；B. curious好奇的；C. genuine真正的；D. responsible负责任的。根据下文“Out of sympathy, the students ___7___ a fundraiser for him.”以及“with nearly 800 donations received, exceeding (超过) their ___9___ goal”可知，学生们出于同情积极为Mogaji筹款，故此处指“这一发现在学生中激起了一股真正的热情”，故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：出于同情，学生们开始为他筹款。A. started开始；B. required需要；C. recognized认识到；D. contacted联系。根据下文“with nearly 800 donations received”可知，学生们开始为Mogaji筹款，故选A。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的努力得到了压倒性的支持，收到了近800笔捐款，超过了他们最初的目标。A. legend传奇；B. support支持；C. doubt怀疑；D. view观点。根据“with nearly 800 donations received, exceeding (超过) their ___9___ goal”可知，他们的筹款活动得到了积极的支持，故选B。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. positive 积极的；B. achievable可达到的，可获得的；C. glorious辉煌的，荣耀的；D. initial开始的，最初的。结合上文“There was overwhelming ___8___ for their efforts, with nearly 800 donations received”可知，他们得到热情的支持，远远超出了最初的目标，故选D。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：学生们聚集在Mogaji身边，递给他一个装有3000美元的信封，以帮助他支付尼日利亚之旅的费用。A. handed交给，递给；B. showed展示；C. lent借给；D. awarded授予，奖励。根据语境及空后“an envelope containing $3,000 to help pay for his trip to Nigeria”可知，学生们应是把装有钱的信封交给Mogaji，帮助他回家，下文“handing the ___12___ to Mogaji”也有提示，故选A。
【51题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Mogaji显然被感动了，他用手捂住脸，震惊地跪倒在地。A. Finally最后；B. Merely仅仅，只不过；C. Visibly明显地；D. Likely可能。根据“Mogaji covered his face with his hands and fell to his knees in shock”可知，Mogaji用手捂住脸，震惊地跪倒在地，显然是被感动了，故选C。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我们照顾我们的家庭。这就是我们在普罗维登斯学院所做的，”学生把信封递给Mogaji说。A. handkerchief手帕，纸巾；B. envelope信封；C. ticket票；D. passport护照。根据上文“an envelope containing $3,000”可知，此处指学生把装有钱的信封递给Mogaji，故选B。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：学生们的行为不仅触动了心灵，也实现了梦想。A. impact影响；B. plan计划；C. hope希望；D. action行动。此处是指上文学生们为Mogaji筹款的行为，故选D。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. come true实现；B. get across使被理解；C. go easy放松，慢慢来；D. fall apart崩溃，解散。根据下文“Mogaji is planning his long-awaited trip to Nigeria in June, a trip made possible”可知，这是Mogaji期待已久的回家之旅，是学生们帮助使它成为可能，故此处指他实现了梦想，故选A。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Mogaji正在计划他期待已久的6月尼日利亚之行，这次旅行是由于一个真正体现了家庭精神的大学社区的善良和团结。A. cuteness可爱；B. effect效果；C. kindness善意；D. wisdom智慧。根据上文内容以及“solidarity”可知，学生们出于同情为Mogaji筹款，故此处指善良，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。
China will become the guest country of honor for the 37th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer from April 20 to 28. It is the first time that the festival ___56___ (introduce) the concept of guest countries since its establishment in 1987.
During the nine-day event, the China Cultural Center in Paris will join hands ___57___ Weifang City in Shandong Province—known as the “kite capital of the world”, to showcase the most authentic Chinese kite art and cultural experience to the audience. Various cultural activities will take center stage, ___58___ (involve) kite competitions, cultural performances and ___59___ (workshop) on intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产).
The International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer is the largest and most ___60___ (influence) kite-themed event in France. In addition to regular kite displays, this year’s festival will debut the international kite stunt competition, ___61___ (call) “The World Kite Cup Berck-sur-Mer”. Kite-flying masters from ten countries and regions will compete for the world champion title in a showdown of skills and ___62___ (create).
___63___ (kick) off the festival on April 20, a 100-meter-long dragon kite will take flight, followed by ___64___ series of activities, like dragon and lion dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a tea ceremony, calligraphy exhibitions ___65___ traditional Chinese folk music performances.
【答案】56. has introduced
57. with 58. involving
59. workshops
60. influential
61. called 62. creativity
63. To kick
64. a 65. and
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了中国将首次作为嘉宾国参加4月20日至28日在Berck-sur-Mer举办的第37届国际风筝节，期间将与山东省潍坊市合作展示中国风筝艺术及文化，活动包括风筝比赛、文化表演和非遗工作坊。
【56题详解】
考查时态、主谓一致。句意：这是自1987年创立以来首次引入嘉宾国概念。“it is the first time that +从句”是固定句型，从句中谓语动词要用现在完成时，主语the festival为第三人称单数，助动词用has。故填has introduced。
【57题详解】
考查介词。句意：在为期九天的活动中，巴黎中国文化中心将与被称为“世界风筝之都”的山东省潍坊市携手，向观众展示最真实的中国风筝艺术和文化体验。join hands with... 意为“与……携手”，固定短语。故填with。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：各种文化活动将占据中心位置，包括风筝比赛、文化表演和非物质文化遗产研讨会。本句谓语为will take，此处为非谓语动词，且cultural activities与involve“包括”为主动关系，应用现在分词作状语。故填involving。
【59题详解】
考查名词单复数。句意：各种文化活动将占据中心位置，包括风筝比赛、文化表演和非物质文化遗产研讨会。workshop“研讨会”是可数名词，研讨会不止一个，此处要用其复数形式。故填workshops。
【60题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在滨海贝尔克举行的国际风筝节是法国规模最大、影响力最大的风筝主题活动。根据空前的largest 和空后的名词可知，此处要用形容词influential“有影响的”作定语，修饰名词event。故填influential。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：除了常规的风筝表演，今年的节日还将首次举办国际风筝特技比赛，称为“世界风筝杯”。本句谓语为will debut，此处为非谓语动词，且the international kite stunt competition与call之间为被动关系，应用过去分词。故填called。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：来自十个国家和地区的放风筝高手将在一场技巧和创意的对决中争夺世界冠军头衔。此处要用名词creativity“创造力”，作of的宾语。故填creativity。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：4月20日，一个100米长的龙风筝将升空，随后是一系列活动，如舞龙、舞狮表演、武术示范、茶道、书法展览和中国传统民族音乐表演。kick off“开始”。本句谓语为will take，此处为非谓语动词，要用不定式作目的状语。故填To kick。
【64题详解】
考查冠词。句意：4月20日，一个100米长的龙风筝将升空，随后是一系列活动，如舞龙、舞狮表演、武术示范、茶道、书法展览和中国传统民族音乐表演。a series of 是固定短语，意为“一系列”。故填a。
【65题详解】
考查并列连词。句意：4月20日，一个100米长的龙风筝将升空，随后是一系列活动，如舞龙、舞狮表演、武术示范、茶道、书法展览和中国传统民族音乐表演。dragon and lion dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a tea ceremony, calligraphy exhibitions和空后的traditional Chinese folk music performances为并列关系，此处要用and连接并列成分。故填and。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 6月5日是世界环境日（World Environment Day），届时你校将组织观看UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 倡议的宣传片。请你写一则通知，刊登在校英语报上，内容包括：
1. 观看时间和地点；
2. 观看意义；
3. 观看要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice about watching a promotion video
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【答案】参考范文：
Notice about watching a promotion video
In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, our school will be screening a promotion video about “UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration”. The viewing will take place in the school auditorium from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
All students are encouraged to attend this informative session aimed at raising our awareness about the importance of restoring ecosystems. It’s a great opportunity for us to learn about the role we can play in preserving our planet’s biodiversity and fighting against climate change.
Please be punctual and bring along your enthusiasm to contribute to a healthier planet!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一则组织观看UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 倡议的宣传片的通知，刊登在校英语报上。
【详解】1.词汇积累
为了庆祝：in celebration of→in honor of
参加：attend→take part in
提高：raise→promote
机会：opportunity→chance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：All students are encouraged to attend this informative session aimed at raising our awareness about the importance of restoring ecosystems.
拓展句：All students are encouraged to attend this informative session, whose aim is to raise our awareness about the importance of restoring ecosystems.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Please be punctual and bring along your enthusiasm to contribute to a healthier planet! (运用了肯定祈使句)
[高分句型2] It’s a great opportunity for us to learn about the role we can play in preserving our planet’s biodiversity and fighting against climate change. (运用了动名词作宾语)
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。
I was always afraid of water. This fear could not be explained, but I knew that the moment I stepped near any body of water, my legs would turn to jelly (果冻). I would imagine myself drowning in the water and thrashing around (乱扑腾) helplessly. That was why I had never gone into a swimming pool until swimming became a school requirement. My school wanted all pupils to pass a swimming test, and if they could not, then they would have to attend weekly swimming lessons in school, which made me tremble.
Thus, my parents signed me up for swimming lessons at the pool near my house. With great unwillingness, I attended those weekly lessons, and each one was great suffering for me. I was naturally clumsy, and my fear of water did not help at all. Every lesson, I would be spending my time thrashing about in the water, while my classmates would be swimming countless laps effortlessly and even turning over like dolphins in the water. How was I going to pass the test at this rate
In my swimming class, there was an exceptionally athletic girl. Tall and muscular, her name was Kathy. She was the best swimmer in our class and always looked at me with disdain (鄙视), especially when I thrashed about hopelessly in the water.
Once, after a particularly long and hard swimming lesson, I spotted Kathy swimming gracefully in the pool. Gathering my courage, I asked gently, “Kathy, can you teach me to swim ” She stared at me coldly. It was as if I stood at the edge of an endless ocean of inadequacy, my fears appearing like dark storm clouds threatening to drown me. Yet, in that moment, a glimmer of hope flashed within me, a desperate longing for guidance and acceptance. Would Kathy’s icy exterior (外表) melt under the warmth of empathy, or would I remain forever thrashing in the sea of my own fears
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。
To my surprise, she nodded after a few moments of silence.
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“Congratulations!” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test.
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【答案】参考范文：
To my surprise, she nodded after a few moments of silence. From then on, Kathy stayed back for about an hour after every swimming lesson to coach me. She taught me how to propel myself forward in the water and I gradually gained confidence in the pool. Slowly but surely, I improved under her guidance and encouragement. Four months later, it was time for me to take my swimming test. I jumped into the pool and followed all of Kathy’s advice. I swam gracefully, just like a fish, and passed the test with flying colours.
“Congratulations!” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test. I threw my arms around her and hugged her tightly. “Thank you! You’re a wonderful friend! If it had not been for you I would not have done so well!” I exclaimed. Since then, our friendship has blossomed. We met frequently to have fun with each other, sharing both joy and sorrow. Surprisingly, I grew to love the water. A friend like Kathy is hard to come by. She has a heart of gold and I will definitely treasure our precious friendship.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者非常怕水，但是学校要求所有学生都要通过游泳考试，于是父母在家附近为作者报了游泳课程，作者不情愿地去上课，上课过程也非常痛苦，Kathy是游泳课上表现最好的学生，一次艰难的游泳课后作者鼓起勇气问Kathy能否教自己有用，忐忑地等待Kathy的回答。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“令我吃惊的是，沉默了一会儿之后，她点了点头。”可知，第一段可描写Kathy指导作者游泳，作者顺利通过了游泳考试。
②由第二段首句内容“‘恭喜你！’Kathy得知我通过了游泳考试后说。”可知，第二段可描写作者感谢Kathy并和Kathy成为了朋友。
2.续写线索：教游泳——进步——通过考试——感谢——成为朋友——爱上水
3.词汇激活
行为类
①进步：improve/make progress
②拥抱：hug/embrace
③玩得开心：have fun/enjoy oneself
情绪类
①自信：gain confidence/become confident
②惊讶：surprisingly/astinoshingly
【点睛】[高分句型1] If it had not been for you, I would not have done so well!（由if引导的虚拟条件句）
[高分句型2] We met frequently to have fun with each other, sharing both joy and sorrow.（由现分词作状语）2024届河北省保定市九校高三下学期二模英语考试
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
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23,2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
21. Which was not affected and opens as usual
A. The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
22. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
A. It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
B. To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
C. To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
D. To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
B
Since Cynthia Florio was a lifeguard at Tobay Beach in the 1990s, she has watched the ocean approach the shore and draw closer to the dunes (沙丘). It’s what forced Florio, 53, of Massapequa, to take part in the Town of Oyster Bay’s annual dune grass planting event on March 30 — an effort to help stabilize the beach dunes against shoreline erosion (侵蚀).
Along with other volunteers, Florio had spent hours with her daughter, Kyra Florio-Marinello, 15, and her daughter’s friend Tatum Brennan, 15, planting the native plants that were intended to absorb water and prepare the sand against heavy wind. But four days later, a storm on Wednesday hit Long Island and washed the new plants away. “The latest dune planting event drew more than 150 volunteers who planted a lot across 2.7 acres of Atlantic Ocean sand dunes,” said Marta Kane, an Oyster Bay spokeswoman. “The dune grass cost the town $32,000.”
The event, centered on volunteerism, drew some families whose elders were looking to share a message with a younger generation about the importance of protecting the environment. While the outcome resulted in a wave of disappointment, for some volunteers that was coupled with a sense of renewed motivation. Maria Rizzi, 70, of Massapequa, participated in the planting session with her grandson, Andrew Lepsis, 10. She said she would go back for another event with even more family members. “I’d be willing to do it again,” she said. “I’d even talk the older grand kids into coming.”
While the storm swept the new plants away, Florio said Tobay Beach’s appearance aftermath serves as a powerful reminder of the need for more volunteer work on that stretch of sand. “Maybe it will inspire more people to volunteer and understand the need for us to protect our beaches,” Florio said.
24. What is the aim of the dune grass planting event
A. To protect the ocean from being polluted. B. To keep the shoreline in good shape.
C. To reduce extreme weather conditions. D. To prevent people playing on the beach.
25. Which can best describe the dune grass planting event
A Popular but costly. B. Traditional but complex.
C. Creative and economical. D. Successful and rewarding.
26. How did Maria Rizzi feel about grass planting
A. Interesting. B. Disappointed. C. Hopeless. D. Motivated.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Great Grass Planting B. The Best of the Storm
C. Spirit Never Washed Away D. Volunteers Making History Together
C
Trillions of evolution’s wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas (蝉) that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their bodies, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries. Crawling out from underground every 13 or 17 years, with a collective song as loud as jet engines, the periodical cicadas are nature’s kings of the calendar. These black bugs with bulging eyes differ from their greener cousins that come out annually. They stay buried year after year, until they surface and take over a landscape.
This spring, an unusual cicada double population is about to invade a couple of parts of the United States in what University of Connecticut cicada expert John Cooley called “cicada-geddon”. The last time these two broods (a group of creatures) came out together was in 1803. Thomas Jefferson, the then president, wrote about cicadas in his Garden Book but mistakenly called them locusts (蝗虫). Usually mistaken for hungry and unrelated locusts, periodical cicadas are more annoying rather than causing great economic damage. They can hurt young trees and some fruit crops, but it’s not widespread and can be prevented.
The largest geographic brood in the nation—called Brood XIX and coming out every 13 years—is about to march through the Southeast, having already created countless boreholes in the red Georgia clay. It’s a sure sign of the coming cicada occupation. “They emerge when the ground warms to 64 degrees, which is happening earlier than it used to because of climate change,” scientists said. “The bugs are brown at first but darken as they mature.”
Soon after the insects appear in large numbers in Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, cicada cousins that come out every 17 years will inundate Illinois. They are Brood ⅩⅢ. “And when you put those two together… you would have more than anywhere else any other time,” University of Maryland entomologist Paula Shrewsbury said. “These two broods may actually overlap—but probably not interbreed-in a small area near central Illinois.”
28. How are periodical cicadas different from their greener cousins
A. They appear once a year. B. They look more beautiful.
C. They have stronger muscles. D. They have a longer life circle.
29. What is a common belief on periodical cicadas
A. They are a type of locusts. B. They have underestimated advantages.
C. They are Thomas Jefferson’s inspiration. D. They only eat young trees and fruit crops.
30. What can be inferred about Brood ⅩⅨ
A. The red Georgia clay is more beneficial to them.
B. Climate change may be confusing their schedules.
C. The adult ones only live 4-6 weeks before they die.
D. They are expected to be found throughout the world.
31. What can best replace the underlined word “inundate” in the last paragraph
A. strike out B. give up C. flood into D. jump at
D
Total solar eclipses (日食) have scared people since time out of mind. The first record of one, preserved on a clay tablet found at Ugarit, once a trade city but destroyed later in Syria, is believed from its age and location to describe either an eclipse that happened in 1375 BC or one in 1223 BC. Legendary explanations for eclipses include the Sun being eaten by dogs, frogs or dragons. The reality is not romantic. Why are total ones, like the one coming on April 8, so rare
Solar eclipses are a special case of phenomena called transits and occultations, in which an intervening (介于中间的) heavenly body stops light from a star reaching an observer. If the blocking body appears smaller in the sky than the star, the result is called a transit and looks like a dark spot crossing the star’s surface. If the blocking object appears larger than the star, the star disappears completely—an occultation. A total eclipse is an occultation.
Solar eclipses may be either of these things, since the apparent sizes in the sky of the Sun and the Moon, viewed from Earth, are almost identical. If the Moon orbited Earth in the same plane as Earth orbits the Sun, eclipses would happen every month, but would be total only in the tropics (热带地区). In reality, the average interval between total eclipses is 18 months, and they may be seen from time to time all over the world. The path of totality across Earth’s surface is narrow and the period short (a maximum of just over seven and a half minutes). Outside these boundaries, the Sun will appear partially eclipsed, looking like a pie that something has taken a bite from.
The Great North American Eclipse, as it has been called, will be a sight to be hold on April 8. But it should also be cherished, because total eclipses of the Sun will not happen for ever. Tidal friction (潮汐摩擦) causes the Moon to move away from Earth at 3.8 cm a year, making it appear smaller and smaller in the sky. In 600 million years or so the last, short totality will occur.
32. What does the clay tablet of Ugarit represent
A. Some figures of ancient animals.
B. The Sun being eaten by some animals.
C. Ancient people who were hunting for animals.
D. The earliest total solar eclipse recorded.
33. How does the author develop paragraph 2
A. By listing statistics. B. By giving definitions.
C. By giving examples. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
34. What can we learn about total solar eclipses from paragraph 3
A. Their duration is relatively longer. B. They take place every month actually.
C. They are visible only from a narrow path. D. They look like a bite taken out of the Sun.
35. What makes total solar eclipses so rare
A. The moving-away Moon.
B. The stronger tide on Earth.
C. The smaller attraction of the Moon for Earth.
D. The changing distance between the Sun and Earth.
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。
How to have an attractive personality
Demonstrating an attractive personality is key to making friends and having lasting relationships. These traits (特性) give you the ability to inspire and fascinate others making others more drawn to you as a result.
Listen to others. ___36___ Instead of responding to a text, opening an email, or thinking about your next meal, pay attention to what the other person is saying. Show them you’re listening and interested by commenting on the story or asking questions.
Speak sincerely. No one likes to be cheated. ___37___ If you can’t commit to something, it’s better to be honest about it than to have to tell them at the last minute that you can’t make it. When people ask for your opinion, you should be honest.
___38___ You should always say what you believe in, be willing to take risks, and have the ability to admit your mistake without being worried about what other people will think. Doing this shows that you have self-confidence. This helps create an attractive personality.
Know “how” vs “what”. How you say things is arguably more important than what you say. If you try to give someone a genuine compliment, but he or she thinks you say it with a sarcastic undertone, your compliment won’t mean a thing. ___39___ If you notice that people often take things you say the wrong way, there’s a good chance you can change how you speak. Ask your friends to make you aware of the way you’re coming across.
Show enthusiasm for everything. Even if something makes you slightly uncomfortable, handle it with a smile on your face, an open mind, and a sense of humor. Not every day is going to be perfect, but being enthusiastic can help you accomplish anything. ___40___
A. Tell people the truth.
B. You may make things bad.
C. Be aware of the way you speak.
D. Have confidence in how you speak and act.
E. When you act this way, people will love being around you.
F. Asking questions is important when it comes to confidence.
G. Listening is a trait that is often forgotten in today’s society.
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。
James Mogaji is a security officer at Providence College Raymond Hall in Rhode Island. His enthusiasm made him such an integral part of his students’ lives that they ___41___ him as one of their own family.
Daniel Singh, a sophomore, described Mogaji as an attractive ___42___ in their residence hall, “He’s someone you’re ___43___ to. He was really kind and compassionate.”
The story takes a(n) ___44___ turn when the students discover that Mogaji has not ___45___ his family in Nigeria for more than a decade. The discovery sparked a wave of ___46___ enthusiasm among the students. Out of sympathy, the students ___47___ a fundraiser for him. There was overwhelming ___48___ for their efforts, with nearly 800 donations received, exceeding (超过) their ___49___ goal.
The students gathered around Mogaji and ___50___ him an envelope containing $3,000 to help pay for his trip to Nigeria. It was a heart-warming scene. ___51___ moved, Mogaji covered his face with his hands and fell to his knees in shock.
“We take care of our family. That’s what we do here at Providence College,” said the student handing the ___52___ to Mogaji. “We love you. You’re part of the family.”
The students’ ___53___ has not only touched hearts, but also made dreams ___54___. Mogaji is planning his long-awaited trip to Nigeria in June, a trip made possible by the ___55___ and solidarity of a university community that truly embodies (体现) the spirit of family.
41. A. impressed B. registered C. accepted D. intended
42. A. figure B. sculptor C. composer D. designer
43. A. recommended B. moved C. preferred D. attracted
44. A. sudden B. touching C. smooth D. interesting
45. A. phoned B. heard C. found D. seen
46. A. flat B. curious C. genuine D. responsible
47. A. started B. required C. recognized D. contacted
48. A. legend B. support C. doubt D. view
49. A. positive B. achievable C. glorious D. initial
50. A. handed B. showed C. lent D. awarded
51. A. Finally B. Merely C. Visibly D. Likely
52. A. handkerchief B. envelope C. ticket D. passport
53. A. impact B. plan C. hope D. action
54. A. come true B. get across C. go easy D. fall apart
55. A. cuteness B. effect C. kindness D. wisdom
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。
China will become the guest country of honor for the 37th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer from April 20 to 28. It is the first time that the festival ___56___ (introduce) the concept of guest countries since its establishment in 1987.
During the nine-day event, the China Cultural Center in Paris will join hands ___57___ Weifang City in Shandong Province—known as the “kite capital of the world”, to showcase the most authentic Chinese kite art and cultural experience to the audience. Various cultural activities will take center stage, ___58___ (involve) kite competitions, cultural performances and ___59___ (workshop) on intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产).
The International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer is the largest and most ___60___ (influence) kite-themed event in France. In addition to regular kite displays, this year’s festival will debut the international kite stunt competition, ___61___ (call) “The World Kite Cup Berck-sur-Mer”. Kite-flying masters from ten countries and regions will compete for the world champion title in a showdown of skills and ___62___ (create).
___63___ (kick) off the festival on April 20, a 100-meter-long dragon kite will take flight, followed by ___64___ series of activities, like dragon and lion dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a tea ceremony, calligraphy exhibitions ___65___ traditional Chinese folk music performances.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 6月5日是世界环境日（World Environment Day），届时你校将组织观看UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 倡议的宣传片。请你写一则通知，刊登在校英语报上，内容包括：
1. 观看时间和地点；
2. 观看意义；
3. 观看要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was always afraid of water. This fear could not be explained, but I knew that the moment I stepped near any body of water, my legs would turn to jelly (果冻). I would imagine myself drowning in the water and thrashing around (乱扑腾) helplessly. That was why I had never gone into a swimming pool until swimming became a school requirement. My school wanted all pupils to pass a swimming test, and if they could not, then they would have to attend weekly swimming lessons in school, which made me tremble.
Thus, my parents signed me up for swimming lessons at the pool near my house. With great unwillingness, I attended those weekly lessons, and each one was great suffering for me. I was naturally clumsy, and my fear of water did not help at all. Every lesson, I would be spending my time thrashing about in the water, while my classmates would be swimming countless laps effortlessly and even turning over like dolphins in the water. How was I going to pass the test at this rate
In my swimming class, there was an exceptionally athletic girl. Tall and muscular, her name was Kathy. She was the best swimmer in our class and always looked at me with disdain (鄙视), especially when I thrashed about hopelessly in the water.
Once, after a particularly long and hard swimming lesson, I spotted Kathy swimming gracefully in the pool. Gathering my courage, I asked gently, “Kathy, can you teach me to swim ” She stared at me coldly. It was as if I stood at the edge of an endless ocean of inadequacy, my fears appearing like dark storm clouds threatening to drown me. Yet, in that moment, a glimmer of hope flashed within me, a desperate longing for guidance and acceptance. Would Kathy’s icy exterior (外表) melt under the warmth of empathy, or would I remain forever thrashing in the sea of my own fears
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。
To my surprise, she nodded after a few moments of silence.
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“Congratulations!” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test.
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