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上大嘉高2023-2024学年第二学期期中质量监测
高一年级英语学科试卷
2024年4月
第I卷
L.Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the endof each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and thequestions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and a question about it,read thefour possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1.A. 5:35 pm. B.5:45 pm. C.5:50 pm. D.6:00 pm.
2.A. In Room 340. B.In Room 314. C. In Room 223. D. In Room 230.
3.A.By train. B. On foot. C.By bus. D.By taxi.
4A.At a bus stop. B.At an airport. C. At a city Hall. D.At a railway station.
5.A. Sister and brother. B. Mother and son.
C.Wife and husband. D. Waitress and customer.
6. A.The History Museum. B. The Science Museum.
C. The Art Museum. D. The Space Museum.
7. A.The two speakers are going to study abroad.
B.The woman is a tour guide.
C.The tour guide was bom in New York.
D.The man is a British native speaker.
8. A.Lock the computer lab later. B. Leave with the man.
C Buy a new lock for the computer lab. D. Show the man where the lab is.
9.A.She wants to change a new phone number.
B.She doesn't want to be interrupted.
C. The program will be over soon.
D. She asks someone to watch the program with her.
10.A. Kevin prefers outdoor activities.
B.The man has already downloaded some sales data.
C. They all make preparations for the meeting.
D. The woman asks for high quality service.
Section B
Directlons: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions
on the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions wil be spoken only once.When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11.A.Oct. 10. B.Apr.16. C.Mar.25. D.Jun.30.
12. A. Passionate and knowiedgeable. B. Investigative and creative.
C. Objective and accurate. D. Authoritative and careful.
13. A. How competitors win in journalist competition.
B. How to enter the magazine welsite.
C How to run the business.
D. How to host the competition.
Questions 14 through 16 are bosed on the following passage.
14.A. Playing golf. B. Hiking. C. Jogging. D. Flying kites.
15.A.12. B.17. C.20. D.22.
16.A.Warn temperature may make people ill.
B. Snow storm may bring trouble to transportation.
C.Waves at the coast may bring danger to people.
D. Fierce rains may destroy the roads.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30')
Section A
Directions: Chose the right answer from A,B,C,D to make sentences grammatically right.
1. About a dozen students in our school ____abroad to study medicine last year.
A. sent B. were sent C. has been sent D. has sent
2. He must be from Africa, ____ can be seen from his skin.
A. that B. which C. it D. what
3. Do you still remember the days ____we spent together in America
A. when B. during which C. which D. on which
4. He was born in ____ is now known as Kaifeng.
A. what B. that C. where D. which
5. Don’t leave the sharp knife _____ our little Jane can get it.
A. in which B. to which C. that D. where
6. It will not be long ____man can use the solar energy and make it serve mankind.
A. since B. before C. when D. after
7. The problem ____ at the meeting now is to be settled next week.
A. being discussed B. discussed C. to be discussed D. discussing
8. Columbus was the first ____the New Continent.
A. discovered B. discovering C. to discover D. having discovered
9. He sent me an e-mail , _______to get further information.
A. hoped B hoping B. to hope C. hope
10. Mr. Smith was made ____ his teaching because of his poor health.
A. give up B. giving up C. to give up D. to giving up
Section B
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given ward,for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.
The world’s ___11___(famous) heart surgeon, the Egyptian Professor, Sir Magdi Yacoub, has transplanted more hearts than anyone else. To the countless people whose lives he ___12___ (transform) and saved, he is a hero. Professor Yacoub ___13___(inspire) by his father, who was a general surgeon.
Now 66 years old, pofessor Yacoub still retains his energy and extraordinary enthusiasm for his career. For 43 years, he has dealt with desperate patients ___14___ combination of poor diet, inactive lifestyle and stress overload have caused them to ask for his help. Because of all these experiences, he is very aware ___15___ the role of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining good health. He eats very well and swims early each morning.
Professor Yacoub’s life is always hectic (狂热).___16___a donor heart has suddenly been found, then an operation has to take place quickly. He works long hours, he says there are no regular hours for a heart surgeon, as the surgery should take place when it needs to be carried out.
For relaxation, professor Yacoub enjoys ___17___(cook) and even grows orchids. One dream of ___18___is to go to the Amazon one day ___19___(see) the rare plants there. He is patron of the Chain of Hope charity,____20____aims to take medical expense to the developing world. Specialist teams give their time free and travel all over the world to places such as Mozambique and Jamaica to train local surgeons in techniques that will save lives.
Section C
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.
A. locals B decrease C. experienced D.positive E.popularity F.efficiently G. focus H. increase I. respectful J. protect K.fiercely
Eco-tourism involves people travelling to beautiful but environmental sensitive place. Such trips are usually carried out with a(n)____21____guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining____22____as more people search for new travel experiences.
It is obvious that eco-tourism is beneficial in many aspects. First, all the money spent by the tourists is used to____23____the important environmental spots they visit. Second,it helps visitors to better understand the environment, which is sure to____24____their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more____25____of the local culture.
Compared to normal tourists, eco-tourist use energy more____26____, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to recycle it. These behaviors have a(n)____27____and lasting effect on the local environment.
Two things are needed to make eco-tourism a success. First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires great effort, both eco-tourists and____28____must be sincere in their devotion to improving the environment. Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, hotels and shops. One great achievement of eco-tourism has been the____29____of ilegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals safe in their natural surroundings. Peru is one country using eco-tourism to promote respect for the environment. It's able to take better care of its rainforests because of____30____on more sustainable travel. In addition to this, local people's living-standards have improved. Many others are now following Peru's example and using eco-tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.
III. Reading Comprehension(45')
SectionA
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fil in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
The end of high school can be a stressful time. You’re finishing up high school while also ___31___ the next stage of your life. This often means applying to colleges and taking entrance exams, a process that ___32___ causes concerns. We are here to help walk you through the process.
Accept help
The university admissions process looks ___33___ especially if you’re facing it alone. Fortunately, though, you don’t have to feel ___34___. You can talk to a teacher you trust for help with making ___35___ about which schools to apply to and preparing for tests. Good teachers care about their students and want them to succeed. If possible, talk through the admissions process with your family. Even if they have never been to a university, they’ll still care about you. Depend on them for emotional ___36___. It may also help to talk with friends and classmates about the process. ___37___ your emotions with others is a good way to ___38___ the burden of worry.
Care for your health
You may think you don’t have enough time to sleep, exercise or eat healthy food. But in fact, you’ll get more done in less time if you’re healthy enough to be ___39___. And ____40____, your physical health will affect your happiness more than academic achievements.
Manage your expectations
Apply to ____41____ schools so if you don’t get into your first choice, you have a backup plan. Also, understand that if you’re rejected (拒绝), it doesn’t mean you’re a bad student. At the best schools, qualified students sometimes don’t get in. Besides, ____42____ isn’t everything. Your future depends more on how hard you work than on the school name written on your diploma. And you can get just as good a(n) ____43____ at many less known schools as you can at the best-known ones. And above all, remember that your ____44____ doesn’t depend on the results of college admissions. You are valuable and deeply loved, and no rejection can ____45____ that.
31. A. talking about B. hurrying off C. taking off D. worrying about
32 A. amusingly B. financially C. entirely D. typically
33. A. guilty B. frightening C. simple D. beneficial
34. A. helpless B. positive C. fascinated D. impatient
35. A. jokes B. comments C. decisions D. excuses
36. A. support B. impact C. stress D. concern
37. A. Following B. Keeping C. Sharing D. Practising
38. A. lighten B. deny C. maintain D. remain
39. A. reliable B. pleasing C. comfortable D. attentive
40. A. at first sight B. in the long run C. out of the question D. all of a sudden
41. A. traditional B. several C. ordinary D. advanced
42. A. fame B. graduation C. leisure D. technique
43. A. friend B. lesson C. education D. assignment
44. A. symptom B. proposal C. value D. imagination
45. A. reward B. attract C. track D. change
Section B
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. For eachof them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according tothe information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
I fell in love with the minister’s son the winter I turned fourteen. He was not Chinese. When I found out that my parents had invited the minister’s family over for Christmas Eve dinner, I cried. What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas What would he think of our noisy Chinese relatives who lacked proper American manners What terrible disappointment would he feel upon seeing not a roasted turkey and sweet potatoes but Chinese food
On Christmas Eve I saw that my mother had outdone herself in creating a strange menu. She was pulling back lines out of the backs of fleshy prawns. The kitchen was littered with piles of raw food: a fish with bulging eyes begging not to be thrown into a pan of hot oil, a bowl of soaking dried fungus back to life, a plate of squids whose backs were crisscrossed with knife markings so they resembled bicycle tires.
And then they arrived — the minister’s family and all my relatives. Robert said hello, and I pretended he was not worthy of existence. Dinner threw me deeper into despair. My relatives licked the ends of their chopsticks and reached across the table, dipping them into the dozen or so plates of food. Robert and his family waited patiently for plates to be passed to them. My relatives whispered with pleasure when my mother brought out the whole steamed fish. Robert made faces. Then my father poked his chopsticks just below the fish eye and pulled out the soft meat. “Amy, your favourite,” he said, offering me the tender fish cheek. I wanted to disappear. I remained silent for the rest of the night.
After everyone had gone, my mother said to me, “You want to be the same as American girls on the outside. But inside you must always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.”
46. The writer felt ________ upon knowing that the minister’s family had been invited over for Christmas Eve dinner.
A. excited B. worried C. disappointed D. confused
47. In the second paragraph, the writer described the kitchen scene in such a way as to ________.
A. paint a vivid picture of how busy her mother was
B. explain the reason why her mother created such a menu
C. support the claim that the Christmas menu was strange
D. introduce the typical Chinese dishes served on Christmas Eve
48. What can be inferred about the writer based on what happened during the dinner
A. She suffered greatly during the dinner. B. She hated eating the fish cheek below the eye.
C. She regretted not talking more with Robert. D. She was picky about the Christmas menu.
49. Why did the writer’s mother have a talk with her that night
A. To inform her of the cultural gap between the east and the west.
B. To share her understanding of the word “shame”.
C. To encourage her to become integrated into the local community.
D. To urge her to be proud of her Chinese roots.
(B)
Winter Camp
Program Goals:
Create life-long learners
Develop positive learning environments
Cultural exchange
Teambuilding
Benefits:
Practical use of English
Peer-to-Peer learning
American Cultural Experiences
Unique study opportunity
Potential Camp Themes:
-Sports Camp
-Swim Camp
-Elementary Education
-Mother-Son/Daughter Camp
Camp Schedule:
Our camps run for two weeks. Program content and extra activities vary by theme and age of students.
Facilities:
Rotman Education Technology Group (RETG) is the only partner of Jenison Public Schools in America for the Chinese market. Students will have access to a local classroom and other facilities based on program content. Housing may either be through host families or in a dormitory, depending on availability for the camp.
Required Documents:
All students will be required to hold a current passport from their home country and will be required to apply for a visa in order to participate. RETG will arrange for an in-country specialist to aid in this process
50. The above advertisement aims at attracting students in China _____.
A. to take a two-week study trip around England
B. to host a winter camp for students in Jenison
C. to attend a two-week program in Jenison
D. to practise their sports skills in RETG
51. Students can _____ in the winter camp according to the advertisement.
A. get unique skills B. live a longer life
C. develop team spirit D. learn to protect the environment
52. What can be learned from the advertisement
A. One camp theme can help develop mother-child relationship.
B. Students of different ages take part in the same extra activities.
C. Students themselves can decide whether to stay in host families.
D. Jenison will arrange for a teacher to help with the application process.
(C)
I passed one of my US colleagues and gave her a friendly greeting. Her reply was anything but friendly.
“What "
“Er. You all right ", I tried again.
She looked at me blankly. Then suddenly the cloud seemed to lift from her mind.
"Oh", she said, "You mean, how am I doing " I thought you meant I had something on my face!”
As a British person coming to Beijing, I knew there would be cultural and language barriers between Chinese people and myself.
What I wasn't expecting were the cultural and language barriers between other English-speaking foreigners and myself.
Before the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Daily Mail newspaper published a guide to British English for Americans. Some of their examples were: Those are 'chips that go with your burger, instead of fries. You'd like some potato chips Those are crisps. And: The best way to travel around the city during the Olympics will be by the underground, the rail network commonly known as the tube. It is not the subway ---that is a pedestrian(行人) underpass.”
Any conversation I have with an American is proof of why a guide like this is necessary. British people usually know the American versions of words from TV or films (sorry-movies), but Americans never seem to have enough knowledge about British English.
The trouble is, it's not just Americans. When I speak English to non-English speakers I never know whether they have learned British or American English. When they say “chips”, for example, do they mean “French fries” or “potato chips”
I can't help thinking back to the Daily Mail article: When you talk about pant in Britain， that means underwear. Trousers is the more appropriate term.
However, even though British English may have come first, around the world, the American way of spelling is getting more popular
Last month a survey released by US social media platform Steemit showed that English publications now largely use the American spelling, swapping words like “centre” for “center”. So it comes as no surprise that everyone I know just says “pants”.
53. The author mentioned her conversation with an American co-worker at the beginning to ________.
A. show how she gets along with American colleagues in the office
B. explain how to clear up misunderstandings between colleagues
C. introduce the differences between British and American English
D. describe what her life looked like after she came to Beijing
54. The underlined sentence "the cloud seemed to lift from her mind" means________.
A. she became confident of herself
B. she was not sure what to do next
C. she felt excited for what she heard
D. she came to understand the situation
55. Which of the following is most probably the author's idea
A. British people don't care much about American English
B. Non-English speakers can't tell British English from American English
C. Non-native speakers seem to prefer American English to British English
D. A knowledge of differences between American and British English is very important in communication
56. The author is__________ language differences
A. pleased at B. troubled by C. careless about D. fascinated with
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fil in each blank with a proper sentence given in thebox. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
UN. Report Warns Nature Crisis
A new U.N. report focuses on the negative effects of human activity on nature. It says one million plant and animal species on land, in the seas and in the sky are now in danger of extinction.
____57____ It draws on the work of 450 scientists from dozens of countries. The Earth has always suffered from human activity, it says. However, these scratches (划伤) have become deep scars (伤疤) over the past 50 years. Species are going extinct several hundred times faster than the average rate during the past ten million years. It’s something that has never happened before in human history.
_____58_____ Since 1970, the human population has doubled. The global economy has grown by four times. To feed, clothe and give energy to this fast-changing world, lots of forests have been cut down. Between 1980 and 2000, one million square kilometers of tropical (热带的) forest were lost. Furthermore, hunting, overfishing and pollution have also been killing species in great numbers.
The problem can be fixed, the report says. ____59____ The amount of land and sea that is under protection needs to increase rapidly. The report suggests governments move away from using GDP as a key measure of development. Long-term effects must be considered, too.
Professor Eduardo Brondizio of Indiana University is an author of the report. He says, “We all know what needs to be done. The knowledge is there. ____60____”
A. However, this requires considerable changes.
B. Over 120 wildlife species are facing extinction.
C. The 1,800-page report took three years to finish.
D. The report listed several causes for the situation.
E. There just needs to be a greater will to take action.
F. The report also finds that global goals for protecting nature cannot be met.
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IV. Sentence-completion (6')
Directions: choose the right phrases in the box to fiul in the blanks. Chenge the form if necessary.
run into tend to dawn on pass down persist in live through thanks to
61. ______mobile libraries, these homeless people can borrow books more easily.
62. It gradually_______ him that nothing is difficult to the man who will try.
63. Success only belongs to those who______ their dreams.
64. Humans_____ their skills and knowledge to the next generations through education.
65. Most people in this kind of job_______ work long hours.
66. He______ Kris in the corridor a few minutes ago.
V.Translation(s)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
67. 我确信我们对运动的热爱会帮助我们成长。(convince) (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
68. 面对文化冲击，我们要做的是尽量避免迷茫与沮丧。(shock) (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
69. 在经历多个世纪的兴衰的过程中，中国始终能及时调整其发展战略，传承其优秀文化。(pass) (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
70. 在发现研究结果并不确凿后，对科研充满热情的呦呦决心在自己身上测试该药物，最终找到了正确的疗法。(conclusive) (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
VI. Guided Writing
71. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
最近学校将举办一场主题为“成功”的英语演讲比赛，Amy很感兴趣，但她不知道准备什么内容，也觉得自己的英语口语不太好，内心充满焦虑；请你给她写一封信，谈谈你的看法，
内容必须包括：
1.你对她存在问题的分析；
2.你针对她这些问题对应的建议与理由。
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高一年级英语学科试卷
2024年4月
第I卷
L.Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the endof each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and thequestions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and a question about it,read thefour possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1.A. 5:35 pm. B.5:45 pm. C.5:50 pm. D.6:00 pm.
2.A. In Room 340. B.In Room 314. C. In Room 223. D. In Room 230.
3.A.By train. B. On foot. C.By bus. D.By taxi.
4.A.At a bus stop. B.At an airport. C. At a city Hall. D.At a railway station.
5.A. Sister and brother. B. Mother and son.
C.Wife and husband. D. Waitress and customer.
6. A.The History Museum. B. The Science Museum.
C. The Art Museum. D. The Space Museum.
7. A.The two speakers are going to study abroad.
B.The woman is a tour guide.
C.The tour guide was bom in New York.
D.The man is a British native speaker.
8. A.Lock the computer lab later. B. Leave with the man.
C. Buy a new lock for the computer lab. D. Show the man where the lab is.
9.A.She wants to change a new phone number.
B.She doesn't want to be interrupted.
C. The program will be over soon.
D. She asks someone to watch the program with her.
10.A. Kevin prefers outdoor activities.
B.The man has already downloaded some sales data.
C. They all make preparations for the meeting.
D. The woman asks for high quality service.
Section B
Directlons: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions
on the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions wil be spoken only once.When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11.A.Oct. 10. B.Apr.16. C.Mar.25. D.Jun.30.
12. A. Passionate and knowiedgeable. B. Investigative and creative.
C. Objective and accurate. D. Authoritative and careful.
13. A. How competitors win in journalist competition.
B. How to enter the magazine welsite.
C How to run the business.
D. How to host the competition.
Questions 14 through 16 are bosed on the following passage.
14.A. Playing golf. B. Hiking. C. Jogging. D. Flying kites.
15A.12. B.17. C.20. D.22.
16.A.Warn temperature may make people ill.
B. Snow storm may bring trouble to transportation.
C.Waves at the coast may bring danger to people.
D. Fierce rains may destroy the roads.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30')
Section A
Directions: Chose the right answer from A,B,C,D to make sentences grammatically right.
1. About a dozen students in our school ____abroad to study medicine last year.
A. sent B. were sent C. has been sent D. has sent
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意：去年，我们学校大约有十几名学生被送往国外学习医学。分析句子结构可知，空处为句子的谓语部分。根据时间状语“last year”可知，句子的时态为一般过去时，且主语和该动词之间为被动关系，所以用一般过去时态的被动语态，主语为复数。故选B。
2. He must be from Africa, ____ can be seen from his skin.
A. that B. which C. it D. what
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：他一定来自非洲，可以从他的皮肤判断出来。分析句子可知，这个句子是个非限定性定语从句，空格处在从句中充当主语，指代整个主句，应该使用which引导从句，故答案是B。
3. Do you still remember the days ____we spent together in America
A. when B. during which C. which D. on which
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：你还记得我们在美国一起度过日子吗 先行词为the days ，作定语从句中spent的宾语，关系代词为which。故选C项。
4. He was born in ____ is now known as Kaifeng.
A. what B. that C. where D. which
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查宾语从句。句意：他出生在一个现在被称为开封的地方。分析句子结构可知，空处引导名词性从句作介词in的宾语。宾语从句中缺少主语，意思为“称为开封的地方”，所以用连接代词what引导该从句。 故选A。
5. Don’t leave the sharp knife _____ our little Jane can get it.
A. in which B. to which C. that D. where
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查状语从句。句意：不要把刀子放在小简能够到的地方。分析句式结构可知，此处用where引导的地点状语从句，leave sth. some place表示“把某物放在某处”。故选D项。
6. It will not be long ____man can use the solar energy and make it serve mankind.
A. since B. before C. when D. after
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：用不了多久，人类就能利用太阳能并使之为人类服务。A. since自从；B. before在……之前；C. when当……时候；D. after在……之后。It will be+一段时间+before...为固定句型，意为“过了多长时间才……”。故选B。
7. The problem ____ at the meeting now is to be settled next week.
A. being discussed B. discussed C. to be discussed D. discussing
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：现在正在会议上讨论的问题将在下周得到解决。根据now可知，此处用现在分词表动作正在进行，discuss与problem构成被动关系，应用现在分词的被动式，作后置定语，故选A。
8. Columbus was the first ____the New Continent.
A. discovered B. discovering C. to discover D. having discovered
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：哥伦布是第一个发现新大陆的人。表语被序数词修饰，或是序数词时，其后常用不定式作后置定语。故选C。
9. He sent me an e-mail , _______to get further information.
A. hoped B hoping B. to hope C. hope
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他给我发了一封电子邮件，希望得到进一步的信息。选项与逻辑主语的关系为主动关系，所以用现在分词。故选B。
10. Mr. Smith was made ____ his teaching because of his poor health.
A. give up B. giving up C. to give up D. to giving up
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查不定式。句意：史密斯先生因为身体不好而被迫放弃教书。短语make sb do sth“让某人做某事”的被动语态形式为sb be made to do sth, give up意为“放弃”，空格处用不定式做主语补足语。故选C项。
Section B
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given ward,for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.
The world’s ___11___(famous) heart surgeon, the Egyptian Professor, Sir Magdi Yacoub, has transplanted more hearts than anyone else. To the countless people whose lives he ___12___ (transform) and saved, he is a hero. Professor Yacoub ___13___(inspire) by his father, who was a general surgeon.
Now 66 years old, pofessor Yacoub still retains his energy and extraordinary enthusiasm for his career. For 43 years, he has dealt with desperate patients ___14___ combination of poor diet, inactive lifestyle and stress overload have caused them to ask for his help. Because of all these experiences, he is very aware ___15___ the role of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining good health. He eats very well and swims early each morning.
Professor Yacoub’s life is always hectic (狂热).___16___a donor heart has suddenly been found, then an operation has to take place quickly. He works long hours, he says there are no regular hours for a heart surgeon, as the surgery should take place when it needs to be carried out.
For relaxation, professor Yacoub enjoys ___17___(cook) and even grows orchids. One dream of ___18___is to go to the Amazon one day ___19___(see) the rare plants there. He is patron of the Chain of Hope charity,____20____aims to take medical expense to the developing world. Specialist teams give their time free and travel all over the world to places such as Mozambique and Jamaica to train local surgeons in techniques that will save lives.
【答案】11. most famous
12. have transformed
13. is inspired
14. whose 15. of
16. If 17. cooking
18. his 19. to see
20. which
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，介绍了著名心脏外科医生Sir Magdi Yacoub。文章描述了他在心脏移植领域的成就，以及他的生活方式和慈善工作。
【11题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：世界上最著名的心脏外科医生，埃及教授Sir Magdi Yacoub，比其他任何人都移植了更多的心脏。famous为形容词，此处需要最高级形式以表示他是世界上最好的外科医生。故填most famous。
【12题详解】
考查现在完成时态。句意：对于他改变并拯救的无数生命的人来说，他是英雄。transform为动词，意思是“改变”，根据句意，此处表示完成的动作，需要用现在完成时态表示Bacoub医生已经做过了非常多的手术。故填have transformed。
【13题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：Yacoub教授受到他父亲的启发，他父亲是一位普通外科医生。inspire为动词，意思是“启发”，主语和谓语之间是被动关系，此处需要用被动语态表示Yacoub教授是被他父亲启发的。句子使用了一般现在时，故填is inspired。
【14题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他处理了43年的绝望病人，这些病人因为不良饮食、不活跃的生活方式和压力过载的组合而向他求助。分析句子可知，这个句子是个定语从句，横线在从句里充当定语，修饰combination（组合），考虑使用whose，符合题意，故填whose。
【15题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：因为所有这些经历，他非常清楚良好营养和规律运动在维持健康中的作用。be aware of为固定短语，意为“意识到”。故填of。
【16题详解】
考查条件状语从句。句意：如果一个捐献的心脏突然被找到，那么手术必须迅速进行。，这个句子是个条件状语从句，填入if，也可以和下句的then构成搭配，另外还要注意首字母大写。故填If。
【17题详解】
考查动名词。句意：为了放松，Yacoub教授喜欢烹饪，甚至种植兰花。enjoy后需要接动名词作宾语，表示享受做某事。故填cooking。
【18题详解】
考查双重所有格。句意：他的梦想之一是有一天去亚马逊看看那里的稀有植物。这里考查双重所有格，句型是“sth. of one’s”，表示强调，因此需要用名词性物主代词。故填his。
【19题详解】
考查不定式作目的状语。句意：他的梦想之一是有一天去亚马逊看看那里的稀有植物。表示去亚马逊的目的，设空处作目的状语，应填不定式。故填to see。
【20题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他是Chain of Hope慈善机构赞助人，该机构旨在将医疗费用带到发展中国家。分析句子可知，这是个非限制性定语从句，修饰Chain of Hope charity，横线在从句中充当主语。故填which。
Section C
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.
A. locals B decrease C. experienced D.positive E.popularity F.efficiently G. focus H. increase I. respectful J. protect K.fiercely
Eco-tourism involves people travelling to beautiful but environmental sensitive place. Such trips are usually carried out with a(n)____21____guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining____22____as more people search for new travel experiences.
It is obvious that eco-tourism is beneficial in many aspects. First, all the money spent by the tourists is used to____23____the important environmental spots they visit. Second,it helps visitors to better understand the environment, which is sure to____24____their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more____25____of the local culture.
Compared to normal tourists, eco-tourist use energy more____26____, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to recycle it. These behaviors have a(n)____27____and lasting effect on the local environment.
Two things are needed to make eco-tourism a success. First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires great effort, both eco-tourists and____28____must be sincere in their devotion to improving the environment. Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, hotels and shops. One great achievement of eco-tourism has been the____29____of ilegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals safe in their natural surroundings. Peru is one country using eco-tourism to promote respect for the environment. It's able to take better care of its rainforests because of____30____on more sustainable travel. In addition to this, local people's living-standards have improved. Many others are now following Peru's example and using eco-tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.
【答案】21. C 22. E
23. J 24. H
25. I 26. F
27. D 28. A
29. B 30. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。随着越来越多的人寻求新的旅游体验，生态旅游已经逐渐受到欢迎。短文介绍了生态旅游的益处以及使生态旅游能够成功的要素。
21题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这样的旅行通常是在有经验的导游陪同下进行的。形容词修饰名词guide。根据句意，形容词experienced“有经验的”修饰名词guide。故填C。
【22题详解】
考查名词。句意：近年来，随着越来越多的人寻求新的旅游体验，这种类型的旅行已经逐渐受到欢迎。gain为及物动词，后接名词作宾语。根据句意，后接名词popularity“欢迎”作宾语。故填E。
【23题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：首先，游客所花的钱都用在保护他们参观的重要景点上了。be used to do sth“被用来做某事”，所以空处应填动词原形。根据句意，所以空处填protect“保护”。故填J。
【24题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：其次，它可以帮助游客更好地了解环境，这肯定会增加他们对世界的了解。be sure to do sth “一定做某事”，所以空处填动词原形。根据句意，所以空处填动词increase“增加”。故填H。
【25题详解】
考查形容词。句意：此外，这种旅行方式也更尊重当地的文化。分析句子可知，本句为“be +形容词+of”的结构，根据句意，本句为be respectful of“尊重……”。故填I。
【26题详解】
考查副词。句意：与普通游客相比，生态旅游者更能有效地利用能源，通过回收利用的方法节约用水，减少垃圾的产生。分析句子可知，副词修饰动词use。根据句意，efficiently“高效地”为副词修饰动词use。故填F。
【27题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这些行为对当地环境产生了积极而持久的影响。and并列连接两个形容词。根据句意，空处填positive“积极的”。故填D。
【28题详解】
考查名词。句意：其次，因为这需要巨大的努力，所以生态旅游者和当地人都必须真心实意地致力于改善环境。名词作主语。根据句意，locals“当地人”符合句意。故填A。
【29题详解】
考查名词。句意：生态旅游的一大成就是减少了非法狩猎。the+名词+of“……的……”，根据句意，本空应填decrease“减少”。故填B。
【30题详解】
考查名词。句意：它能够更好地保护雨林，因为它专注于更可持续的旅行。of为介词，后接名词作宾语。focus on…为固定短语，意思为：对于……的专注。根据句意，空处填focus“焦点，专注”。故填G。
III. Reading Comprehension(45')
SectionA
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fil in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
The end of high school can be a stressful time. You’re finishing up high school while also ___31___ the next stage of your life. This often means applying to colleges and taking entrance exams, a process that ___32___ causes concerns. We are here to help walk you through the process.
Accept help
The university admissions process looks ___33___ especially if you’re facing it alone. Fortunately, though, you don’t have to feel ___34___. You can talk to a teacher you trust for help with making ___35___ about which schools to apply to and preparing for tests. Good teachers care about their students and want them to succeed. If possible, talk through the admissions process with your family. Even if they have never been to a university, they’ll still care about you. Depend on them for emotional ___36___. It may also help to talk with friends and classmates about the process. ___37___ your emotions with others is a good way to ___38___ the burden of worry.
Care for your health
You may think you don’t have enough time to sleep, exercise or eat healthy food. But in fact, you’ll get more done in less time if you’re healthy enough to be ___39___. And ____40____, your physical health will affect your happiness more than academic achievements.
Manage your expectations
Apply to ____41____ schools so if you don’t get into your first choice, you have a backup plan. Also, understand that if you’re rejected (拒绝), it doesn’t mean you’re a bad student. At the best schools, qualified students sometimes don’t get in. Besides, ____42____ isn’t everything. Your future depends more on how hard you work than on the school name written on your diploma. And you can get just as good a(n) ____43____ at many less known schools as you can at the best-known ones. And above all, remember that your ____44____ doesn’t depend on the results of college admissions. You are valuable and deeply loved, and no rejection can ____45____ that.
31. A. talking about B. hurrying off C. taking off D. worrying about
32. A. amusingly B. financially C. entirely D. typically
33. A. guilty B. frightening C. simple D. beneficial
34. A. helpless B. positive C. fascinated D. impatient
35. A. jokes B. comments C. decisions D. excuses
36. A. support B. impact C. stress D. concern
37. A. Following B. Keeping C. Sharing D. Practising
38. A. lighten B. deny C. maintain D. remain
39. A. reliable B. pleasing C. comfortable D. attentive
40. A. at first sight B. in the long run C. out of the question D. all of a sudden
41. A. traditional B. several C. ordinary D. advanced
42. A. fame B. graduation C. leisure D. technique
43. A. friend B. lesson C. education D. assignment
44. A. symptom B. proposal C. value D. imagination
45. A. reward B. attract C. track D. change
【答案】31. D 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C 36. A 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. B 41. B 42. A 43. C 44. C 45. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者告诉人们一些建议去应对在高中的最后阶段面临的考试和升学的压力。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：你即将完成高中学业，同时也在担心你人生的下一个阶段。A. talking about谈话；B. hurrying off匆忙离开；C. taking off起飞；D. worrying about担心。根据后文“causes concerns”可知，此处指担心人生的下一个阶段。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这也意味着申请大学，参加入校考试，这是一个通常会带来担心的过程。A. amusingly好笑地；B. financially金融上的；C. entirely完全；D. typically通常，典型地。根据生活常识，高中所面临的考试和升学通常给高三学子带来焦虑，故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：大学录取过程看起来是令人害怕的，尤其是当你独自面对时。A. guilty有罪的；B. frightening令人害怕的；C. simple简单的；D. beneficial有益的。根据后文“especially if you’re facing it alone”独自面对一件事情往往让这件事更难，应选择一个消极意义的词，符合语境的是B选项的frightening，故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，你不必感到无助。A. helpless无助的；B. positive积极的；C. fascinated入迷的；D. impatient不耐心的。根据后文“You can talk to a teacher you trust for help”可知，你是可以获得帮助的，所以不必感到无助。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你可以向你信任的老师寻求帮助，决定申请哪所学校以及准备考试。A. jokes玩笑；B. comments评论；C. decisions决定；D. excuses借口。根据后文“about which schools to apply to and ”可知，此处指学生以向信任的老师寻求帮助，来决定报考哪所学校。故选C项。
【36题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：依靠他们来获得情绪支持。A. support支持；B. impact影响；C. stress压力；D. concern担心。本节的小标题“Accept help”以及上文“Even if they have never been to a university, they’ll still care about you.”可知，此处指接受家人帮助，即使他们从未上过大学，他们仍然会关心你；因此，此处指来自家人的情感支持。故选A项。
【37题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：与他人分享你的情绪是减轻思想负担的一种好的方式。A. Following跟随；B. Keeping保持；C. Sharing分享，把自己的想法（或经历、感情）告诉（某人）；D. Practising练习。上文“It may also help to talk with friends and classmates about the process. ”提到与朋友和同学讨论这个选择过程也许也会有帮助；由此可知，此处阐述了把自己的情绪想法与他人分享、告知他人的益处。故选C项。
【38题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：与他人分享你的情绪是减轻思想负担的一种好的方式。A. lighten减轻；B. deny否认；C. maintain维持；D. remain保持。根据上文“It may also help to talk with friends and classmates about the process.”可知，此处阐述了把自己的情绪想法与他人分享、告知他人的益处，结合空后“the burden of worry”可知，此处指与他人分享情绪能够减轻思想负担。故选A项。
【39题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是事实上，如果你足够健康保持专注的话，你可以在更少的时间内完成更多的事情。A. reliable值得信赖的；B. pleasing令人高兴的；C. comfortable舒适的；D. attentive专注的。根据上文“you’ll get more done in less time if you’re healthy enough to be”可知，此处指人在专注的情况下效率会大大提高。故选D项。
【40题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：并且从长远看，你的身体健康会比学业成绩更影响你的幸福感。A. at first sight乍一看，初次见到；B. in the long run从长远来看；C. out of the question不可能；D. all of a sudden突然。结合上文“ you’ll get more done in less time if you’re healthy enough to be”以及常识可知，本句暗含的意思是：短期看，学术成就似乎比健康重要，但是长远看，健康带来的幸福感更多，故选B项。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：申请多个学校，那么如果你没有进入第一志愿，你还有一个计划作为备份。A. traditional传统的；B. several几个；C. ordinary普通的；D. advanced高级的。根据后文“you have a backup plan”可知，backup“备份”一词可知，不要只盯着一个学校，要多申请几所学校。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：此外，学校的名气不是一切。A. fame名气；B. graduation毕业；C. leisure休闲；D. technique技术。根据后句“Your future depends more on how hard you work than on the school name written on your diploma.(你的未来更多地取决于你的努力而不是写在你文凭上的学校的名字)”可知，作者认为学校的名气不是唯一的决定因素。故选A项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你可以在许多不太知名的学校得到和在最知名的学校一样好的教育。A. friend朋友；B. lesson课程；C. education教育；D. assignment分配。根据后文“at many less known schools as you can at the best-known ones”此处指在许多不太知名的学校得到和在最知名的学校一样好的教育。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最重要的是，记得你的价值不取决于大学的录取结果。A. symptom症状；B. proposal倡议、求婚；C. value价值；D. imagination想象力。根据后句“You are valuable and deeply loved(你是有价值的和被爱的)”可知，此处强调你的价值。故选C项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你是有价值的和被爱的，没有任何拒绝可以改变这一点。A. reward酬谢；B. attract吸引；C. track追踪；D. change改变。根据语境，作者强调，即使遭遇拒绝，你的价值仍在那里，不会有任何改变。故选D项。
Section B
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. For eachof them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according tothe information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
I fell in love with the minister’s son the winter I turned fourteen. He was not Chinese. When I found out that my parents had invited the minister’s family over for Christmas Eve dinner, I cried. What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas What would he think of our noisy Chinese relatives who lacked proper American manners What terrible disappointment would he feel upon seeing not a roasted turkey and sweet potatoes but Chinese food
On Christmas Eve I saw that my mother had outdone herself in creating a strange menu. She was pulling back lines out of the backs of fleshy prawns. The kitchen was littered with piles of raw food: a fish with bulging eyes begging not to be thrown into a pan of hot oil, a bowl of soaking dried fungus back to life, a plate of squids whose backs were crisscrossed with knife markings so they resembled bicycle tires.
And then they arrived — the minister’s family and all my relatives. Robert said hello, and I pretended he was not worthy of existence. Dinner threw me deeper into despair. My relatives licked the ends of their chopsticks and reached across the table, dipping them into the dozen or so plates of food. Robert and his family waited patiently for plates to be passed to them. My relatives whispered with pleasure when my mother brought out the whole steamed fish. Robert made faces. Then my father poked his chopsticks just below the fish eye and pulled out the soft meat. “Amy, your favourite,” he said, offering me the tender fish cheek. I wanted to disappear. I remained silent for the rest of the night.
After everyone had gone, my mother said to me, “You want to be the same as American girls on the outside. But inside you must always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.”
46. The writer felt ________ upon knowing that the minister’s family had been invited over for Christmas Eve dinner.
A. excited B. worried C. disappointed D. confused
47. In the second paragraph, the writer described the kitchen scene in such a way as to ________.
A. paint a vivid picture of how busy her mother was
B. explain the reason why her mother created such a menu
C. support the claim that the Christmas menu was strange
D. introduce the typical Chinese dishes served on Christmas Eve
48. What can be inferred about the writer based on what happened during the dinner
A. She suffered greatly during the dinner. B. She hated eating the fish cheek below the eye.
C. She regretted not talking more with Robert. D. She was picky about the Christmas menu.
49. Why did the writer’s mother have a talk with her that night
A. To inform her of the cultural gap between the east and the west.
B. To share her understanding of the word “shame”.
C. To encourage her to become integrated into the local community.
D. To urge her to be proud of her Chinese roots.
【答案】46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者十四岁那年的冬天，爱上了牧师的儿子。结果父母邀请了牧师一家来吃平安夜晚餐，作者为自己的亲戚在晚餐时的表现感到羞耻，最后母亲和作者谈话，鼓励作者为自己身为中国人感到骄傲。
【46题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“When I found out that my parents had invited the minister’s family over for Christmas Eve dinner, I cried. What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas What would he think of our noisy Chinese relatives who lacked proper American manners What terrible disappointment would he feel upon seeing not a roasted turkey and sweet potatoes but Chinese food (当我发现我的父母邀请牧师一家来吃平安夜晚餐时，我哭了。罗伯特会怎么看我们简陋的中国式圣诞节呢？他会怎么看我们那些吵闹而又缺乏美国礼仪的中国亲戚呢？如果他看到的不是烤火鸡和红薯，而是中国菜，他会感到多么可怕的失望？)”可推知，得知牧师一家被邀请来吃平安夜晚餐，作者感到很担心。故选B。
【47题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“On Christmas Eve I saw that my mother had outdone herself in creating a strange menu.(在圣诞节前夕，我发现母亲超出了自己的能力，做了一份奇怪的菜单)”可推知，在第二段中，作者以这样一种方式描述了厨房的场景，以支持圣诞菜单很奇怪的说法。故选C。
【48题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“I wanted to disappear. I remained silent for the rest of the night.(我想消失。那天晚上剩下的时间，我一言不发)”可推知，晚餐期间，作者吃饭时很痛苦。故选A。
【49题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.(你一定为自己的与众不同而自豪。你唯一的羞耻就是有羞耻)”可知，作家的母亲那天晚上和她谈话是为了鼓励她为自己的中国根感到骄傲。故选D。
(B)
Winter Camp
Program Goals:
Create life-long learners
Develop positive learning environments
Cultural exchange
Teambuilding
Benefits:
Practical use of English
Peer-to-Peer learning
American Cultural Experiences
Unique study opportunity
Potential Camp Themes:
-Sports Camp
-Swim Camp
-Elementary Education
-Mother-Son/Daughter Camp
Camp Schedule:
Our camps run for two weeks. Program content and extra activities vary by theme and age of students.
Facilities:
Rotman Education Technology Group (RETG) is the only partner of Jenison Public Schools in America for the Chinese market. Students will have access to a local classroom and other facilities based on program content. Housing may either be through host families or in a dormitory, depending on availability for the camp.
Required Documents:
All students will be required to hold a current passport from their home country and will be required to apply for a visa in order to participate. RETG will arrange for an in-country specialist to aid in this process
50. The above advertisement aims at attracting students in China _____.
A. to take a two-week study trip around England
B. to host a winter camp for students in Jenison
C. to attend a two-week program in Jenison
D. to practise their sports skills in RETG
51. Students can _____ in the winter camp according to the advertisement.
A. get unique skills B. live a longer life
C. develop team spirit D. learn to protect the environment
52. What can be learned from the advertisement
A. One camp theme can help develop mother-child relationship.
B. Students of different ages take part in the same extra activities.
C. Students themselves can decide whether to stay in host families.
D. Jenison will arrange for a teacher to help with the application process.
【答案】50. B 51. C 52. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一个冬令营的目标、活动主题和活动日程等内容。
【50题详解】
细节理解题。由Camp Schedule标题项下“Our camps run for two weeks.”（我们的冬令营持续两周）和Facilities标题项下“Rotman Education Technology Group (RETG) is the only partner of Jenison Public Schools in America for the Chinese market.”（RETG是Jension公共学校针对中国市场在美国的唯一合作伙伴）可知，上述广告是为吸引中国学生参加美国Jenison公立高中举行的为期两周的冬令营活动，故选B项。
【51题详解】
细节理解题。根据Program Goals标题项下 “teambuilding”（团队建设）可知，在这个冬令营中学生们可以培养团队精神，故选C项。
【52题详解】
细节理解题。根据Potential Camp Themes标题项下 “Mother-Son/Daughter Camp”（母亲-儿子/女儿亲子冬令营）可知，这个冬令营可以帮助发展母亲与孩子间的关系，故选A项。
(C)
I passed one of my US colleagues and gave her a friendly greeting. Her reply was anything but friendly.
“What "
“Er. You all right ", I tried again.
She looked at me blankly. Then suddenly the cloud seemed to lift from her mind.
"Oh", she said, "You mean, how am I doing " I thought you meant I had something on my face!”
As a British person coming to Beijing, I knew there would be cultural and language barriers between Chinese people and myself.
What I wasn't expecting were the cultural and language barriers between other English-speaking foreigners and myself.
Before the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Daily Mail newspaper published a guide to British English for Americans. Some of their examples were: Those are 'chips that go with your burger, instead of fries. You'd like some potato chips Those are crisps. And: The best way to travel around the city during the Olympics will be by the underground, the rail network commonly known as the tube. It is not the subway ---that is a pedestrian(行人的) underpass.”
Any conversation I have with an American is proof of why a guide like this is necessary. British people usually know the American versions of words from TV or films (sorry-movies), but Americans never seem to have enough knowledge about British English.
The trouble is, it's not just Americans. When I speak English to non-English speakers I never know whether they have learned British or American English. When they say “chips”, for example, do they mean “French fries” or “potato chips”
I can't help thinking back to the Daily Mail article: When you talk about pant in Britain， that means underwear. Trousers is the more appropriate term.
However, even though British English may have come first, around the world, the American way of spelling is getting more popular
Last month a survey released by US social media platform Steemit showed that English publications now largely use the American spelling, swapping words like “centre” for “center”. So it comes as no surprise that everyone I know just says “pants”.
53. The author mentioned her conversation with an American co-worker at the beginning to ________.
A. show how she gets along with American colleagues in the office
B. explain how to clear up misunderstandings between colleagues
C. introduce the differences between British and American English
D. describe what her life looked like after she came to Beijing
54. The underlined sentence "the cloud seemed to lift from her mind" means________.
A. she became confident of herself
B. she was not sure what to do next
C. she felt excited for what she heard
D. she came to understand the situation
55. Which of the following is most probably the author's idea
A. British people don't care much about American English
B. Non-English speakers can't tell British English from American English
C. Non-native speakers seem to prefer American English to British English
D. A knowledge of differences between American and British English is very important in communication
56. The author is__________ language differences
A. pleased at B. troubled by C. careless about D. fascinated with
【答案】53. C 54. D 55. C 56. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。作者以自己作为一个英国人去北京所遇到的语言差异的亲身经历为背景展开议论, 整篇文章体现出无处不在的文化差异。
【53题详解】
细节理解题。根据第七段“What I wasn’t expecting were the cultural and language barriers between other English-speaking foreigners and myself.（我没想到的是其他说英语的外国人和我之间存在文化和语言障碍。）”可知，作者一开始提到她和一位美国同事的谈话，可以推测出作者是想介绍英国英语和美国英语的区别。故选 C。
【54题详解】
词义猜测题。根据前文“She looked at me blankly.（ 她茫然地看着我）”，后文“I thought you meant l had something on my face.(我以为你是说我脸上有东西)”可知，可以看出同事开始有些不明白，想了下后才恍然大悟，并接下来向我求证，故选D。
【55题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“around the world, the American way of spelling is getting more popular（在全世界范围内，美式拼写越来越受欢迎了）”，最后一段“English publications now largely use the American spelling（英文的出版物现在大多都是用的是美式拼写）可知，美式拼写大受欢迎，因此英语非母语的人更喜欢美式英语。故选C。
【56题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第五段“Any conversation I have with an American is proof of why a guide like this is necessary.（我和美国人的任何谈话都能证明为什么有这样的说明是有必要的）”，倒数第四段“The trouble is, it's not just Americans.（问题在于，不仅是与美国人之间）”，可知，无处不在的语言差异让作者深感烦扰，故选B。
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fil in each blank with a proper sentence given in thebox. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
U.N. Report Warns Nature Crisis
A new U.N. report focuses on the negative effects of human activity on nature. It says one million plant and animal species on land, in the seas and in the sky are now in danger of extinction.
____57____ It draws on the work of 450 scientists from dozens of countries. The Earth has always suffered from human activity, it says. However, these scratches (划伤) have become deep scars (伤疤) over the past 50 years. Species are going extinct several hundred times faster than the average rate during the past ten million years. It’s something that has never happened before in human history.
_____58_____ Since 1970, the human population has doubled. The global economy has grown by four times. To feed, clothe and give energy to this fast-changing world, lots of forests have been cut down. Between 1980 and 2000, one million square kilometers of tropical (热带的) forest were lost. Furthermore, hunting, overfishing and pollution have also been killing species in great numbers.
The problem can be fixed, the report says. ____59____ The amount of land and sea that is under protection needs to increase rapidly. The report suggests governments move away from using GDP as a key measure of development. Long-term effects must be considered, too.
Professor Eduardo Brondizio of Indiana University is an author of the report. He says, “We all know what needs to be done. The knowledge is there. ____60____”
A. However, this requires considerable changes.
B. Over 120 wildlife species are facing extinction.
C. The 1,800-page report took three years to finish.
D. The report listed several causes for the situation.
E. There just needs to be a greater will to take action.
F. The report also finds that global goals for protecting nature cannot be met.
【答案】57. F 58. D 59. A 60. E
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了一份新的聚焦于人类活动对自然的负面影响的联合国报告：海陆空的100万种植物和动物因为人类活动而正面临灭绝的危险，问题可以解决，但是要真正付之于行动。
【57题详解】
上文“It says one million plant and animal species on land, in the seas and in the sky are now in danger of extinction.(报告称，陆地、海洋和天空中的100万种植物和动物正面临灭绝的危险)”，F项“The report also finds that global goals for protecting nature cannot be met.(报告还发现，保护自然的全球目标无法实现)”，根据句中的also可知，上文与F项为并列关系，顺接自然；下文“It draws on the work of 450 scientists from dozens of countries.(它借鉴了来自几十个国家的450名科学家的研究成果)”，此句中的it指代F项的发现结果，来自几十个国家的研究表明：保护自然的全球目标无法实现。上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
【58题详解】
设空处在段首，为本段中心句。下文“Since 1970, the human population has doubled. The global economy has grown by four times. To feed, clothe and give energy to this fast-changing world, lots of forests have been cut down. Between 1980 and 2000, one million square kilometers of tropical (热带的) forest were lost. Furthermore, hunting, overfishing and pollution have also been killing species in great numbers.(自1970年以来，人口已经翻了一番。全球经济增长了四倍。为了给这个快速变化的世界提供食物、衣服和能量，大量的森林被砍伐。在1980年至2000年之间，我们失去了一百万平方公里的热带森林。此外，狩猎、过度捕捞和污染也导致物种大量死亡)”列出了造成自然危机的原因。D项“The report listed several causes for the situation.(报告列出了造成这种情况的几个原因)”符合作本段的中心句。故选D项。
【59题详解】
上文“The problem can be fixed, the report says.(报告说，这个问题可以解决)”，A项“However, this requires considerable changes.(然而，这需要相当大的改变)”语意衔接连贯顺畅。下文“The amount of land and sea that is under protection needs to increase rapidly. The report suggests governments move away from using GDP as a key measure of development. Long-term effects must be considered, too.(受保护的陆地和海洋的数量需要迅速增加。报告还建议各国政府不应再把GDP作为衡量发展的关键指标。长期影响也必须加以考虑)”列举了三个需要改进的方面，呼应了A项内容。故选A项。
【60题详解】
上文“We all know what needs to be done. The knowledge is there.(我们都知道需要做什么。大家都知道)”，E项“There just needs to be a greater will to take action.(只是需要更大的意志去采取行动)”可理解为，说起来容易做起来难，保护自然生态不能仅仅停留在知道这个状况的层面，需要真正付之于行动。故选E项。
第Ⅱ卷
IV. Sentence-completion (6')
Directions: choose the right phrases in the box to fiul in the blanks. Chenge the form if necessary.
run into tend to dawn on pass down persist in live through thanks to
61. ______mobile libraries, these homeless people can borrow books more easily.
62. It gradually_______ him that nothing is difficult to the man who will try.
63. Success only belongs to those who______ their dreams.
64. Humans_____ their skills and knowledge to the next generations through education.
65. Most people in this kind of job_______ work long hours.
66. He______ Kris in the corridor a few minutes ago.
【答案】61. Thanks to
62. dawns on
63. persist in
64. pass down
65. tend to
66. ran into
【解析】
【61题详解】
考查介词短语。句意：多亏了移动图书馆，这些无家可归的人可以更容易地借书。根据句意“幸亏，由于”可知，介词短语thanks to，符合题意，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Thanks to。
【62题详解】
考查动词短语和时态。句意：他逐渐认识到，对一个敢于尝试的人来说，世上无难事。根据句意“逐渐意识到，逐渐明白”可知，动词短语dawn on，符合题意，陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为it，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填dawns on。
【63题详解】
考查动词短语和时态。句意：成功只属于那些坚持梦想的人。根据句意“坚持”可知，动词短语persist in，符合题意，结合“belongs to”可知，使用一般现在时，主语who，指代those，谓语动词使用原形。故填persist in。
【64题详解】
考查动词短语和时态。句意：人类通过教育把他们的技能和知识传给下一代。根据句意“传递”可知，动词短语pass down，符合题意，此处陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为humans，谓语动词使用原形。故填pass down。
【65题详解】
考查动词短语和时态。句意：从事这类工作的大多数人往往工作时间很长。根据句意“往往”可知，动词短语tend to，符合题意，陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为Most people，谓语动词使用原形。故填tend to。
【66题详解】
考查动词短语和时态。句意：几分钟前他在走廊里碰见了克丽丝。根据句意“偶遇”可知，动词短语run into，符合题意，结合时间状语“a few minutes ago”可知，使用一般过去时。故填ran into。
V.Translation(s)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
67. 我确信我们对运动热爱会帮助我们成长。(convince) (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I am convinced that our love/passion for sports will help us grow.
【解析】
【详解】考查从句、时态。我确信为I am convinced that ，that引导宾语从句。“我们对运动的热爱会帮助我们成长”为一般将来时，我们对运动的热爱为“our love/passion for sports ”，会帮助我们成长为“will help us grow”。故翻译为I am convinced that our love/passion for sports will help us grow.
68. 面对文化冲击，我们要做的是尽量避免迷茫与沮丧。(shock) (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】When we are faced with culture shock, what we should do is trying to avoid confusion and frustration.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态、时间状语从句和主语从句。when引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”，时间状语从句的主语为we，“面对”可以用短语“be faced with”，句子描述一般事实，所以用一般现在时，主语为复数，所以be动词用are。“文化冲突”可以翻译为“culture shock”。主句的结构为主系表结构，由主语从句充当主语，“我们要做的”可以翻译为“what we should do”，该从句由what引导，what在从句中充当宾语；主语从句作主语，表达是一个整体的思想，谓语动词用单数形式。be动词用is，“尽量避免迷茫与沮丧”可以翻译为“try to avoid confusion and frustration”，需要动名词形式作表语，说明主语的具体内容。故翻译为When we are faced with culture shock, what we should do is trying to avoid confusion and frustration.
69. 在经历多个世纪的兴衰的过程中，中国始终能及时调整其发展战略，传承其优秀文化。(pass) (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】In the course of experiencing ups and downs for several centuries, China can constantly adjust its developing strategy in time and pass down its excellent culture.
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语、介词短语以及一般现在时。分析句子，主语是中国，谓语是“调整……”和“传承……”，其中发展战略翻译为developing strategy，优秀文化翻译为excellent culture；可以把“在经历……”这部分作为状语处理，“在……过程中”翻译为in the course of，“兴衰”可以翻译为ups and downs。这个句子描述了中国发展的客观现实，属于真理，使用一般现在时，故整句可翻译为In the course of experiencing ups and downs for several centuries, China can constantly adjust its developing strategy in time and pass down its excellent culture.
70. 在发现研究结果并不确凿后，对科研充满热情的呦呦决心在自己身上测试该药物，最终找到了正确的疗法。(conclusive) (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】After finding that the research results aren’t conclusive, Tu Youyou who was passionate about science decided to test the medicine on herself and found the right cure/treatment.
【解析】
【详解】考查从句、非谓语、时态和介词。在发现研究结果并不确凿后翻译为“After finding that the research results aren’t conclusive”，that引导宾语从句，宾语从句为主系表结构，陈述事实，为一般现在时。介词after后接动名词作宾语。呦呦决心在自己身上测试该药物，最终找到了正确的疗法翻译为“Tu Youyou decided to test the medicine on herself and found the right cure/treatment.”，句子在陈述过去的事情，为一般过去时，and连接两个并列的动词。对科研充满热情的翻译成定语从句：who was passionate about science。先行词Tu Youyou作主语。故翻译为：After finding that the research results aren’t conclusive, Tu Youyou who was passionate about science decided to test the medicine on herself and found the right cure/treatment.
VI. Guided Writing
71. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
最近学校将举办一场主题为“成功”的英语演讲比赛，Amy很感兴趣，但她不知道准备什么内容，也觉得自己的英语口语不太好，内心充满焦虑；请你给她写一封信，谈谈你的看法，
内容必须包括：
1.你对她存在问题的分析；
2.你针对她这些问题对应的建议与理由。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Dear Amy,
I’ve noticed your interest in the “Success” themed English speech competition, and I’m excited for you! It’s natural to feel anxious, especially when you’re stepping out of your comfort zone.
Your concern about content preparation is valid. To tackle this, you could start by brainstorming topics that resonate with you personally. Reflect on your own experiences or research success stories that inspire you. This will not only make your speech authentic but also engaging for your audience.
As for your spoken English, it’s important to remember that confidence comes with practice. Begin by writing your speech and then rehearse it aloud. This will help you become more fluent and comfortable with the language. Additionally, try to immerse yourself in English by listening to podcasts or watching English-language shows. This exposure will improve your pronunciation and comprehension.
Remember, the competition is as much about your message as it is about your language skills. Focus on delivering your thoughts with clarity and conviction. Confidence in your ideas will overshadow any linguistic imperfections.
Believe in your potential and embrace the opportunity to grow. You have the ability to inspire and be inspired. Good luck, and I’m looking forward to hearing your speech.
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给好朋友Amy写一封信，帮助她克服口语不好的焦虑感，给出相应的建议并说明理由。
【详解】1. 词汇积累：
① 焦虑：anxiety→worry
② 练习：practice→exercise
③ 信心：confidence→self-reliance
④ 清晰：clarity→distinctness
2. 句式拓展：
简单句变复合句
原句：I’ve noticed your interest in the “Success” themed English speech competition.
拓展句：I’ve noticed your interest in the English speech competition that is themed “Success”.
【点睛】【高级句型1】To tackle this, you could start by brainstorming topics that resonate with you personally.（运用了that引导的定语从句）
【高级句型2】Reflect on your own experiences or research success stories that inspire you.（运用了that引导的定语从句）
听力答案：1-10 BADDC ACABC 11-13 DCA 14-16 BDC

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