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宣城中学2024~2025学年度第一学期高二年级开学测试
英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman usually use the bigger car for
A. Holidays. B. Work. C. Shopping.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the speakers probably do on Saturday
A. Borrow books. B. Attend a book sale. C. Visit a children’s park.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is probably the woman’s hobby
A. Dancing. B. Taking pictures. C. Growing house plants.
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What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Prepare for the presentation.
B. Work late into the night.
C. Get enough sleep.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What has the woman greatly improved according to the man
A. Her use of words. B. Her handwriting. C. Her story ideas.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Why does the woman want to replace the kitchen window
A. It’s old. B. It’s broken. C. It’s out of style.
7. When will the new window probably be fitted and ready
A. By noon. B. By mid-afternoon. C. By evening.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In a national park.
9. How long will the speakers stay in the Everglades
A. 2 days. B. 10 days. C. 12 days.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What does the man think of the job suggested by the woman
A. It doesn’t fit him. B. It is dangerous. C. It is well-paid.
11. What does the man want to be
A. An accountant. B. A fisherman. C. A doctor.
12. Why does the man consider doing a summer job
A. To support the village tradition.
B. To earn money for school.
C. To pass the time.
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Working on fishing boats.
B. Considering a college major.
C. Applying for a work-study program.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What made the woman worried about moving as a child
A Making new friends. B. Leaving her parents. C. Packing up things.
15. What amazed the woman about her father
A. His super strength. B. His cooking skills. C. His talent for voices.
16. What will the woman probably do tonight
A. Listen to a story.
B. Ask her father to dance.
C. Cook dinner for her parents.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. What does the Film Club do weekly
A. Make films. B. Promote new films. C. Talk about films.
19. Who funds the Film Club’s film-making equipment
A. The Film Club members.
B. The National Film Society.
C. The International Film Festival’s organizers.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To get film funding.
B. To teach film-making techniques.
C. To encourage new students to join a club.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
When it comes to choosing where to go for a vacation, what we’re going to eat and drink can be a big part of making travel plans.
Of course, it’s subjective according to personal tastes, but this is TV Travel’s take on some of the best food cultures and destinations around the world.
So, as you dream about where you’ll go next, which top 10 cuisines rule
American Food
Many of the popular foods in the USA originate in some other cuisine. The pizza slice is Italian. Fries are Belgian or Dutch. Hamburgers and frankfurters Likely German. But in the kitchens of the United States, they have been improved and added to-becoming global icons for food lovers everywhere.
Chinese Food
The people who greet each other with “Have you eaten yet ” are arguably the most food-obsessed in the world. But the Chinese don’t just cook and sell anything; they also make it taste great.
China’s regional cuisines are so different and it’s hard to believe they’re from the same nation. It’s not a food culture you can easily summarize except to say you’ll certainly want to taste.
French Food
If you’re one of those people who don’t like to eat because “there’s more to life than food,” then visit Paris. It’s a city known for its picky consumers, but they all believe in the importance of good food. Two-hour lunch breaks for three-course meals are common.
Italian Food
Italian food has been popular around the world for centuries, with its tasty tomato sauces, those clever things they do with wheat flour and desserts that are basically vehicles for cream.
It’s all so simple. Get some noodles, get some olive oil, and get some garlic, maybe a tomato or a slice of bacon. Bam! You have a party on a plate. And it is all so easy to cook and eat.
From the cheesy risottos to the crisp fried meats, Italian cuisine is a collection of crowd-pleasing comfort food. Many people have welcomed it into their homes, especially green hand cooks. There lies the real genius-Italian food has become everyman’s food.
21. Which food mainly comes from other cultures
A. American food B. Chinese Food
C. French Food D. Italian Food
22. In which country are the foods very different from each other
A. In USA B. In China C. In France D. In Italy
23. Who likes Italian food best
A. Housewives B. Chefs C. Foreigners D. New cooks
B
Traditionally, China’s astronauts are selected from among fighter plane pilots with enough flying experience, as they can control the machinery and have the training to stay calm in space.
Yet among the three astronaut s aboard Shenzhou XVI, which is taking them to Tiangong, China’s space station, is Gui Haichao, a professor from Beihang University. He is the first civilian that China has sent into space, and will conduct space science experiments, collect and analyze data and maintain the lab devices on the space station.
That’s good news for the nation’s space science, as he will be more professional in carrying out research experiments on the space station.
It is also good news for China’s astronautics sector, as it shows that the nation is confident enough to send persons other than military pilots into space. It means that the level for traveling into space is being lowered, offering hope that one day ordinary people will be able to buy a ticket for a trip into space.
Besides Gui, there is also Zhu Yangzhu, a space flight engineer from China’s astronaut team, who will serve as a profession al rather than a pilot. Zhu’s teaching experience in college, similar to that of Gui, is also evidence of Chinese astronauts’ educational background being raised.
Twenty years after Shenzhou V took China’s first astronaut Yang Liwei out of the Earth’s atmosphere, China already has a full team of astronauts ready to further our understanding of the cosmos(宇宙).
Mission commander Jing Haipeng is on his fourth trip into space, making him the Chinese astronaut with the richest experience in space travel. In the 15 years between his first mission and this one, China has progressed from sending astronauts into space to supporting their stay for half a year on its newly constructed space station.
24. What do we know about Gui Haichao
A. He is selected from fighter plane pilots. B. He is on board Shenzhou XV.
C. He is the first Chinese into space. D. He is a college professor.
25. What is special about Shenzhou XVI
A. It can carry out space science experiments. B. It will fly to Tiankong.
C. It has the first Chinese civilian. D. It will stay in space for half a year.
26. What can be inferred from the text
A. Only people from the army in China can fly into space.
B. More common Chinese will fly into space in the future.
C. The commander of Shenzhou XVI is Yang Liwei.
D. There’s only one college professor on Shenzhou XVI.
27. What does this passage mainly focus on
A. It mainly focuses on Chinese space pilots.
B. It mainly focuses on Shenzhou XVI and its astronauts.
C. It mainly focuses on Chinese space research.
D. It mainly focuses on Shenzhou V and its research.
C
Researchers say they have translated the meaning of gestures that wild chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use to communicate. They say wild chimps communicate 19 specific messages to one another with a “vocabulary” of 66 gestures. The scientists discovered this by following and filming groups of chimps in Uganda, and examining more than 5,000 incidents of these meaningful exchanges.
Dr Catherine Hobaiter, who led the research, said that this was the only form of intentional communication to be recorded in the animal kingdom. Only humans and chimps, she said, had a system of communication where they deliberately sent a message to another group member.
“That’s what’s so amazing about chimp gestures,” she said. “They’re the only thing that looks like human language in that respect.”
Although previous research has shown that apes and monkeys can understand complex information from another animal’s call, the animals do not appear to use their voices intentionally to communicate messages. This was a significant difference between calls and gestures, Dr Hobaiter said.
Chimps will check to see if they have the attention of the animal with which they wish to communicate. In one case a mother presents her foot to her crying baby, signaling: “Climb on me.” The youngster immediately jumps on to its mothers back and they travel off together. “The big message from this study is that there is another species (物种) out there. that is meaningful in its communication, so that’s not unique to humans,” said Dr Hobaiter.
Dr Susanne Shultz, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Manchester, said the study was praiseworthy in seeking to enrich our knowledge of the evolution of human language. But, she added, the results were “a little disappointing”.
“The vagueness of the gesture meanings suggests either that the chimps have little to communicate, or we are still missing a lot of the information contained in their gestures and actions,” she said. “Moreover, the meanings seem to not go beyond what other animal convey with non-verbal communication. So, it seems the gulf remains. ”
28. What do chimps and humans have in common according to Dr Hobaiter
A. Memorizing specific words. B. Understanding complex information.
C. Using voices to communicate. D. Communicating messages on purpose.
29. What did Dr Shultz think of the study
A. It was well designed but poorly conducted.
B. It was a good try but the findings were limited.
C. It was inspiring but the evidence was unreliable.
D. It was a failure but the methods deserved praise.
30. What does the underlined word “gulf” in the last paragraph mean
A. Difference. B. Conflict. C. Balance. D. Connection.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A Chimpanzee behaviour study achieved a breakthrough
B. Chimpanzees developed specific communication skills
C. Chimpanzees: the smartest species in the animal kingdom
D. Chimpanzee language: communication gestures translated
D
Early fifth-century philosopher St．Augustine famously wrote that he knew what time was unless someone asked him．Albert Einstein added another wrinkle when he theorized that time varies depending on where you measure it．Today's state-of-the-art atomic（原子的） clocks have proven Einstein right．Even advanced physics can't decisively tell us what time is, because the answer depends on the question you're asking．
Forget about time as an absolute．What if，instead of considering time in terms of astronomy,we related time to ecology？What if we allowed environmental conditions to set the tempo（节奏） of human life？We're increasingly aware of the fact that we can't control Earth systems with engineering alone，and realizing that we need to moderate（调节）our actions if we hope to live in balance．What if our definition of time reflected that？
Recently，I conceptualized a new approach to timekeeping that's connected to circumstances on our planet，conditions that might change as a result of global warming．We're now building a clock at the Anchorage Museum that reflects the total flow of several major Alaskan rivers，which are sensitive to local and global environmental changes．We've programmed it to match an atomic clock if the waterways continue to flow at their present rate．If the rivers run faster in the future on average，the clock will get ahead of standard time．If they run slower，you'll see the opposite effect．
The clock registers both short-term irregularities and long-term trends in river dynamics．It's a sort of observatory that reveals how the rivers are behaving from their own temporal frame（时间框架），and allows us to witness those changes on our smartwatches or phones．Anyone who opts to go on Alaska Mean River Time will live in harmony with the planet．Anyone who considers river time in relation to atomic time will encounter a major imbalance and may be motivated to counteract it by consuming less fuel or supporting greener policies．
Even if this method of timekeeping is novel in its particulars，early agricultural societies also connected time to natural phenomena．In pre-Classical Greece，for instance，people“corrected”official calendars by shifting dates forward or backward to reflect the change of season．Temporal connection to the environment was vital to their survival．Likewise，river time and other timekeeping systems we're developing may encourage environmental awareness．
When St．Augustine admitted his inability to define time， he highlighted one of time 's most noticeable qualities：Time becomes meaningful only in a defined context．Any timekeeping system is valid，and each is as praiseworthy as its purpose．
32. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1？
A. Timekeeping is increasingly related to nature．
B. Everyone can define time on their own terms．
C. The qualities of time vary with how you measure it．
D. Time is a major concern of philosophers and scientists．
33. The author raises three questions in Paragraph 2 mainly to________．
A. present an assumption B. evaluate an argument
C. highlight an experiment D. introduce an approach
34. What can we learn from this passage？
A. Those who do not go on river time will live an imbalanced life．
B. New ways of measuring time can help to control Earth systems．
C. Atomic time will get ahead of river time if the rivers run slower．
D. Modern technology may help to shape the rivers’ temporal frame．
35. What can we infer from this passage？
A. It is crucial to improve the definition of time．
B. A fixed frame will make time meaningless．
C. We should live in harmony with nature．
D. History is a mirror reflecting reality．
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
More mainstream sources of news such as newspapers, radio and IV aren’t gone yet, but the Internet is growing and entrenching itself as the preferred source. Here are some of the reasons why the Internet is now the best source of news people hive.
Online news is faster and more convenient while on the go. Soon after a major story occurs it takes a few hours for news channels to report it live on cable.____36____
Social media makes news more relevant. Social media platforms are not just limited to sharing pictures and posting updates about our daily routines.____37____For example, when there is breaking news on the Internet, people can make comments and post their thoughts regarding the event. As a result, they get into a dialogue where different opinions are presented and debated. ____38____ On the other hand, if you get news from cable TV, you have very limited options to discuss.
You can get news directly from its source. Many newsmakers are already active on the Internet. Since all these newsmakers have an online presence. People can get news directly from the concerned source, public figures, and newsmakers. ____39____. Their social media presence is verified (证实的) and it is easier to trust information coming from them.
____40____ For generation Z, cable TV is limited to sports and movie channels. They don't sit in front of the TV to watch a news bulletin. There primary source of information is the Internet. This is how they have grown up. It's unlikely they'll move away from digital anytime soon. And since this younger generation is the future, digital or Internet news is too.
A. The future is digital.
B. Traditional journalism still holds great value.
C. That is, news doesn't have to be reported to you.
D. This makes everyday news quite relevant for a while.
E. The Internet is quick to judge and demand an apology.
F. However, people can get news faster through social media.
G. More importantly, it is a great way to understand the public’s perspective on certain issues.
第三部分：语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
With her arms around me as my world drowned in black, my surgeon whispered to me, “Leah, thousands of women have been where you are and thought it was the end. They are still here.” Those words didn’t ____41____ anything to me then. I only remember I knew it was cancer.
Sitting ____42____ alone in my room one day, I thought about my treatment. Then I saw it. Even though it had been leaning (倚靠) ____43____ the wall for the past three years, there it was my violin, one I had yet to learn to play. It was a ____44____ given to me for my birthday by a good friend. The old violin had been restrung and was waiting for me to fulfill a ____45____ I never had time to pursue. For me, the sound of a violin was the closest sound to ____46____ singing. I told myself I would finally be given the ____47____ to make mine sing. I began to ____48____ this goal in earnest as I signed up for the beginning strings class at the local community college.
In a few weeks, I knew my hair would begin to ____49____. Meanwhile, I would imagine the voice of the violin ____50____ to me to encourage me to keep ____51____ to make my dream come true.
A few months later, as I sat in the strings section of the college orchestra, my dream became a ____52____. Though I had hairless head, it didn’t ____53____. Those angelic chords (和弦) were being played by me, as I was ____54____ by my musician friends on stage. I knew deep inside me that there was light and end to this journey. The strings of my violin allowed me to ____55____ the hardest times.
41. A. make B. mean C. worth D. explain
42. A. heavily B. angrily C. quietly D. secretly
43. A. towards B. against C. beyond D. off
44. A. gift B. prize C. privilege D. bonus
45. A. memory B. plan C. dream D. mission
46. A. children B. workers C. angels D. students
47. A. chance B. money C. ambition D. patience
48. A. deserve B. benefit C. achieve D. learn
49. A. fall out B. fall down C. fall apart D. fall behind
50. A. explaining B. speaking C. signalling D. bowing
51. A. competing B. recalling C. praying D. practising
52. A. reality B. fact C. challenge D. wonder
53. A. react B. matter C. collapse D. bother
54. A. surrounded B. educated C. influenced D. impressed
55. A. turn down B. take up C. put aside D. pull through
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。
In 2000, Xidi and the nearby Hongcun village ____56____(declare) world heritage (遗产) sites by UNESCO for their outstanding ____57____ (preserve) of rural architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now, walking along the bluestone streets in Xidi or Hongcun, visitors can appreciate the distinctive Huizhou-style houses, ____58____ (feature) white walls, dark tiles (瓦片) and horse-head gables (山墙), and feel like they are immersed in a traditional Chinese ink painting.
Huizhou architecture with its long tradition and great diversity, occupies ____59____ important place in Chinese architectural landscape. Since Huizhou is a ____60____ (mountain) area with few flat areas of land, its houses tend to be built to match the natural features.
Huizhou is famous for its stone, wood and brick carvings, which are ____61____ (wide) used in the decoration of local houses. In this way, native people integrate their aesthetic values and emotions ____62____ the buildings, making them more beautiful and educating their children through the meanings ____63____ (contain) in the patterns.
Features of Huizhou houses display the characteristics of local people. “If you look at the outside of a Huizhou house, it seems enclosed (封闭的) by walls, ____64____ the insides are open and broad. It is just like Huizhou people, ____65____ are often reserved toward strangers but friendly when you get to know them,” says Zhou Hu, director of Shexian’s cultural heritage administration.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：(满分15分)
66. 最近，你校英语贴吧正在就“英语学习中工具的合理使用”这一话题进行热议。你观察到身边有些同学在完成英语作业时过度依赖词典笔(smart pen)，这对他们的英语学习产生了不利影响。请你回帖响应，内容包括：
1.描述现象；2.你的观点；3.阐述理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Hi, everybody!
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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。
Last March, Margarito drove to visit his mother who lived in the countryside. When he set off for home, Margarito’s mother looked at the dark sky and noticed the sign of a coming storm. Worried about her son's safety, she told him to drive as carefully as possible on his way home and he promised to give her a call upon his arrival.
With his mother's words in mind, Margrito approached the main road carefully. Soon, it started to rain heavily. Eager to get home, Margarito began to drive faster. Two hours later, he came to a bumpy mountain road that had been flooded by a creek（小溪）.Margarito, driving a four-wheel truck, figured that he would be OK. At that moment, he didn't realize that such a thought would be a big mistake.
It was halfway across the creek that an unfortunate incident took place: The rushing waters grabbed hold of his vehicle, pushing it off the road and sending it down a rocky creek bed. The truck finally stopped some 80 feet away. Margarito’s problems only grew from there as the water had somehow positioned the truck into the creek bank at a 45-degree angle, making it difficult for him to open the driver's side door. Injured and trapped inside with the muddy water rising quickly, Margarito was certain he was going to die. Shaking with fear, he was at a loss about what to do.
On the road right behind Margarito were a delivery worker named Steve and his nephew Mike, who were on the way to deliver furniture to customers in the countryside. They witnessed the horrible incident, and when Margarito's truck came to rest in the middle of the overflowing creek, Steve quickly began to take action. First, he grabbed a rope from the back of his vehicle and used it to ensure he could safely approach the truck.
注意：
1．所续词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Next, Steve turned to Mike and yelled," Give me a rock!”
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Margarito was about to thank Steve and Mike when the mobile phone in his jacket pocket rang.
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英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman usually use the bigger car for
A. Holidays. B. Work. C. Shopping.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I noticed you were driving a different car today. I didn’t know you had a second one.
W: I don’t use it often. It’s bigger, so it’s better for long trips and vacations. But for work or shopping, I usually prefer the smaller one.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the speakers probably do on Saturday
A. Borrow books. B. Attend a book sale. C. Visit a children’s park.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Our community center is organizing a book fair to raise money for the children’s park.
W: I saw the notice. All second-hand books will be sold for only $2. I’ll drop by on Saturday. Would you like to join me
M: Sure thing.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is probably the woman’s hobby
A. Dancing. B. Taking pictures. C. Growing house plants.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Wow, your home is like a forest!
W: Yeah, I really love my plant friends. They actually move, you know! I set up a camera to make a day-long video, and it looked like they were dancing!
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Prepare for the presentation.
B. Work late into the night.
C. Get enough sleep.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: You seem tired. Haven’t you been sleeping well lately
M: No. I’ve been working late these past few days to prepare for a presentation.
W: You should get at least seven hours of sleep every night. It’s important to maintain your good health, especially during busy periods like this.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What has the woman greatly improved according to the man
A. Her use of words. B. Her handwriting. C. Her story ideas.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I’m really impressed with this story. The language is beautiful. It’s a significant improvement.
W: What about my handwriting Has that improved
M: Your handwriting has always been excellent, and your story ideas too. But the language has made everything much better!
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Why does the woman want to replace the kitchen window
A. It’s old. B. It’s broken. C. It’s out of style.
7. When will the new window probably be fitted and ready
A. By noon. B. By mid-afternoon. C. By evening.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, I need to replace my kitchen window. I’m afraid my son was using it as target practice with his football, and now there’s a great big hole in it.
M: That’s unfortunate, madam. Usually, we replace windows because they are getting old, or people want a new style. This is a first!
W: Me too! When can you come by
M: All of our workers are busy this morning, but I can get someone round in the late afternoon. If you could provide the measurements and desired style, we can make this right by the end of the day.
W: Perfect! Thank you!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In a national park.
9. How long will the speakers stay in the Everglades
A. 2 days. B. 10 days. C. 12 days.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Now everyone is sitting around the table. I want to tell you something very exciting before dinner.
W: What is it
M: I’ve booked a family trip for us all to go somewhere amazing this summer.
W: Where !
M: America! In the Everglades National Park! We’re spending two nights in a Miami City hotel first, and then we’re going on a road trip! I’ve booked a motorhome for 10 days. It sleeps all five of us, and it has a kitchen, a TV, a shower room...
W: Fantastic! I can’t wait!
M: We’ll spend 10 days touring the Everglades, and eventually end up in Disney World—for two extra nights!
W: This is the best day ever!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What does the man think of the job suggested by the woman
A. It doesn’t fit him. B. It is dangerous. C. It is well-paid.
11. What does the man want to be
A. An accountant. B. A fisherman. C. A doctor.
12. Why does the man consider doing a summer job
A. To support the village tradition.
B. To earn money for school.
C. To pass the time.
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Working on fishing boats.
B. Considering a college major.
C. Applying for a work-study program.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. B 13. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Have you considered working on the village’s fishing boats They’re always looking for young people.
M: My dad was a fisherman, so was my grandfather, and so was my great-grandfather. I saw how they worked at sea and decided that it wasn’t for me. The pay isn’t great either.
W: It might not match an accountant’s pay, but the sense of achievement after a hard-working day is unmatched.
M: Accountants work hard too—and so do doctors, which is what I’ve always wanted to be. Why shouldn’t I train to become one
W: You should... if treating patients is what you really want. But I just think fishing is a tradition in your family, and it’s such a beautiful village. You should at least do it as a summer job.
M: Fine! But only to earn some money before I go to the university.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What made the woman worried about moving as a child
A. Making new friends. B. Leaving her parents. C. Packing up things.
15. What amazed the woman about her father
A. His super strength. B. His cooking skills. C. His talent for voices.
16. What will the woman probably do tonight
A. Listen to a story.
B. Ask her father to dance.
C. Cook dinner for her parents.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
【答案】14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you remember when we were younger, Mom and Dad considered moving house
W: Yes, I remember it well because I was worried about making new friends. I was just five years old.
M: Well, I used to think Dad was so strong that he would physically pick up our house and move it somewhere else!
W: Ha-ha! It’s funny how we thought of our parents as superheroes when we were children! I remember watching Mom dancing when she cooked dinner. I used to consider her the world’s best dancer!
M: She did have some good moves!
W: And I thought Dad should have been on TV because of the funny voices he had used when reading us bedtime stories!
M: I always loved those stories! Hey, they’ll be back in a minute. Let’s get Mom to dance and Dad to read you a story again!
W: That sounds perfect! It will be like experiencing our childhood moments again.
M: Exactly! And I believe they’ll enjoy remembering those times too.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. What does the Film Club do weekly
A. Make films. B. Promote new films. C. Talk about films.
19. Who funds the Film Club’s film-making equipment
A. The Film Club members.
B. The National Film Society.
C. The International Film Festival’s organizers.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To get film funding.
B. To teach film-making techniques.
C. To encourage new students to join a club.
【答案】18. C 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【原文】Calling all film lovers! This Freshers Week, come over to the Film Club stand and sign up for a year of creative fun! The Film Club has been running on campus for ten years, and joining it is a fantastic way to enjoy the world of films! We take monthly trips to watch the latest films and meet every week to discuss what we like. But we don’t limit ourselves to just talking about films—we make them too! Funded by the National Film Society, we have all sorts of equipment to make high-quality movies. We have a great selection of cameras, lights and sound equipment. Never made a film before That doesn’t matter, because we have lots of people to guide you. One of our members even won an award at last year’s International Film Festival in France, so you’ll be in good hands! And even if making films isn’t really your thing... join anyway! It’s a great way to make new friends! We look forward to seeing you!
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
When it comes to choosing where to go for a vacation, what we’re going to eat and drink can be a big part of making travel plans.
Of course, it’s subjective according to personal tastes, but this is TV Travel’s take on some of the best food cultures and destinations around the world.
So, as you dream about where you’ll go next, which top 10 cuisines rule
American Food
Many of the popular foods in the USA originate in some other cuisine. The pizza slice is Italian. Fries are Belgian or Dutch. Hamburgers and frankfurters Likely German. But in the kitchens of the United States, they have been improved and added to-becoming global icons for food lovers everywhere.
Chinese Food
The people who greet each other with “Have you eaten yet ” are arguably the most food-obsessed in the world. But the Chinese don’t just cook and sell anything; they also make it taste great.
China’s regional cuisines are so different and it’s hard to believe they’re from the same nation. It’s not a food culture you can easily summarize except to say you’ll certainly want to taste.
French Food
If you’re one of those people who don’t like to eat because “there’s more to life than food,” then visit Paris. It’s a city known for its picky consumers, but they all believe in the importance of good food. Two-hour lunch breaks for three-course meals are common.
Italian Food
Italian food has been popular around the world for centuries, with its tasty tomato sauces, those clever things they do with wheat flour and desserts that are basically vehicles for cream.
It’s all so simple. Get some noodles, get some olive oil, and get some garlic, maybe a tomato or a slice of bacon. Bam! You have a party on a plate. And it is all so easy to cook and eat.
From the cheesy risottos to the crisp fried meats, Italian cuisine is a collection of crowd-pleasing comfort food. Many people have welcomed it into their homes, especially green hand cooks. There lies the real genius-Italian food has become everyman’s food.
21. Which food mainly comes from other cultures
A. American food B. Chinese Food
C. French Food D. Italian Food
22. In which country are the foods very different from each other
A. In USA B. In China C. In France D. In Italy
23. Who likes Italian food best
A. Housewives B. Chefs C. Foreigners D. New cooks
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了我们在度假时需要考虑饮食问题，并且介绍了几种美食。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章“American Food”部分中的“Many of the popular foods in the USA originate in some other cuisine. The pizza slice is Italian. Fries are Belgian or Dutch. Hamburgers and frankfurters Likely German. But in the kitchens of the United States, they have been improved and added to-becoming global icons for food lovers everywhere.(在美国，许多受欢迎的食物起源于其他一些烹饪方法。披萨片是意大利的。薯条是比利时的或荷兰的。汉堡和法兰克福香肠？可能德国。但在美国的厨房里，它们得到了改进和添加，成为全球各地美食爱好者的标志。)”可知，美国食物大多来自其他文化。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Chinese Food”部分中的“China’s regional cuisines are so different and it’s hard to believe they’re from the same nation. It’s not a food culture you can easily summarize except to say you’ll certainly want to taste.(中国的地方菜系如此不同，很难相信它们来自同一个国家。这不是一种你可以轻易总结的饮食文化，除了说你肯定想尝尝。)”可知，在中国，菜系非常不同，很难让人相信这些菜系是来自同一个国家。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Italian Food”部分中的最后一段“Many people have welcomed it into their homes, especially green hand cooks.(许多人都欢迎它进入他们的家庭，尤其是新手厨师。)”可知，意大利菜最受新手厨师的欢迎。故选D。
B
Traditionally, China’s astronauts are selected from among fighter plane pilots with enough flying experience, as they can control the machinery and have the training to stay calm in space.
Yet among the three astronaut s aboard Shenzhou XVI, which is taking them to Tiangong, China’s space station, is Gui Haichao, a professor from Beihang University. He is the first civilian that China has sent into space, and will conduct space science experiments, collect and analyze data and maintain the lab devices on the space station.
That’s good news for the nation’s space science, as he will be more professional in carrying out research experiments on the space station.
It is also good news for China’s astronautics sector, as it shows that the nation is confident enough to send persons other than military pilots into space. It means that the level for traveling into space is being lowered, offering hope that one day ordinary people will be able to buy a ticket for a trip into space.
Besides Gui, there is also Zhu Yangzhu, a space flight engineer from China’s astronaut team, who will serve as a profession al rather than a pilot. Zhu’s teaching experience in college, similar to that of Gui, is also evidence of Chinese astronauts’ educational background being raised.
Twenty years after Shenzhou V took China’s first astronaut Yang Liwei out of the Earth’s atmosphere, China already has a full team of astronauts ready to further our understanding of the cosmos(宇宙).
Mission commander Jing Haipeng is on his fourth trip into space, making him the Chinese astronaut with the richest experience in space travel. In the 15 years between his first mission and this one, China has progressed from sending astronauts into space to supporting their stay for half a year on its newly constructed space station.
24. What do we know about Gui Haichao
A. He is selected from fighter plane pilots. B. He is on board Shenzhou XV.
C. He is the first Chinese into space. D. He is a college professor.
25. What is special about Shenzhou XVI
A. It can carry out space science experiments. B. It will fly to Tiankong.
C. It has the first Chinese civilian. D. It will stay in space for half a year.
26. What can be inferred from the text
A. Only people from the army in China can fly into space.
B. More common Chinese will fly into space in the future.
C. The commander of Shenzhou XVI is Yang Liwei.
D. There’s only one college professor on Shenzhou XVI.
27. What does this passage mainly focus on
A. It mainly focuses on Chinese space pilots.
B. It mainly focuses on Shenzhou XVI and its astronauts.
C. It mainly focuses on Chinese space research.
D. It mainly focuses on Shenzhou V and its research.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. B
【解析】
【导语】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了神舟十六号上的三名宇航员中，除了中国太空旅行经验最丰富的宇航员景海鹏，还有来自北京航空航天大学的教授桂海潮和来自中国航天员队的太空飞行工程师朱杨柱，表明航天领域对军事飞行员以外的人开放。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Yet among the three astronaut s aboard Shenzhou XVI, which is taking them to Tiangong, China’s space station, is Gui Haichao, a professor from Beihang University.（然而，在神舟十六号上的三名宇航员中，有一位是来自北京航空航天大学的教授桂海潮。）”可知，桂海潮是一个大学教授。故选D。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“He is the first civilian that China has sent into space, and will conduct space science experiments, collect and analyze data and maintain the lab devices on the space station.（他是中国第一个进入太空的平民，将进行空间科学实验，收集和分析数据，并维护空间站上的实验室设备。）”可知，神舟十六号的特别之处是它上面乘坐着第一个中国平民。故选C。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“It is also good news for China’s astronautics sector, as it shows that the nation is confident enough to send persons other than military pilots into space. It means that the level for traveling into space is being lowered, offering hope that one day ordinary people will be able to buy a ticket for a trip into space.（这对中国航天部门来说也是个好消息，因为这表明中国有足够的信心将军事飞行员以外的人送入太空。这意味着进入太空旅行的水平正在降低，有一天普通人也能买到太空旅行的票，这给人们带来了希望。）”可知，将来会有更多的普通中国人飞上太空。故选B。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Yet among the three astronaut s aboard Shenzhou XVI, which is taking them to Tiangong, China’s space station, is Gui Haichao, a professor from Beihang University. He is the first civilian that China has sent into space, and will conduct space science experiments, collect and analyze data and maintain the lab devices on the space station.（然而，在神舟十六号上的三名宇航员中，有一位是来自北京航空航天大学的教授桂海潮。神舟十六号将把他们带到中国的天宫空间站。他是中国第一个进入太空的平民，将进行空间科学实验，收集和分析数据，并维护空间站上的实验室设备。）”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了神舟十六号及其宇航员。故选B。
C
Researchers say they have translated the meaning of gestures that wild chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use to communicate. They say wild chimps communicate 19 specific messages to one another with a “vocabulary” of 66 gestures. The scientists discovered this by following and filming groups of chimps in Uganda, and examining more than 5,000 incidents of these meaningful exchanges.
Dr Catherine Hobaiter who led the research, said that this was the only form of intentional communication to be recorded in the animal kingdom. Only humans and chimps, she said, had a system of communication where they deliberately sent a message to another group member.
“That’s what’s so amazing about chimp gestures,” she said. “They’re the only thing that looks like human language in that respect.”
Although previous research has shown that apes and monkeys can understand complex information from another animal’s call, the animals do not appear to use their voices intentionally to communicate messages. This was a significant difference between calls and gestures, Dr Hobaiter said.
Chimps will check to see if they have the attention of the animal with which they wish to communicate. In one case, a mother presents her foot to her crying baby, signaling: “Climb on me.” The youngster immediately jumps on to its mothers back and they travel off together. “The big message from this study is that there is another species (物种) out there. that is meaningful in its communication, so that’s not unique to humans,” said Dr Hobaiter.
Dr Susanne Shultz, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Manchester, said the study was praiseworthy in seeking to enrich our knowledge of the evolution of human language. But, she added, the results were “a little disappointing”.
“The vagueness of the gesture meanings suggests either that the chimps have little to communicate, or we are still missing a lot of the information contained in their gestures and actions,” she said. “Moreover, the meanings seem to not go beyond what other animal convey with non-verbal communication. So, it seems the gulf remains. ”
28. What do chimps and humans have in common according to Dr Hobaiter
A. Memorizing specific words. B. Understanding complex information.
C. Using voices to communicate. D. Communicating messages on purpose.
29. What did Dr Shultz think of the study
A. It was well designed but poorly conducted.
B. It was a good try but the findings were limited.
C. It was inspiring but the evidence was unreliable.
D. It was a failure but the methods deserved praise.
30. What does the underlined word “gulf” in the last paragraph mean
A. Difference. B. Conflict. C. Balance. D. Connection.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Chimpanzee behaviour study achieved a breakthrough
B. Chimpanzees developed specific communication skills
C. Chimpanzees: the smartest species in the animal kingdom
D. Chimpanzee language: communication gestures translated
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家们通过跟踪和拍摄乌干达的黑猩猩群，翻译出了黑猩猩用来交流的手势含义。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Only humans and chimps, she said, had a system of communication where they deliberately sent a message to another group member.(她说，只有人类和黑猩猩有一个交流系统，它们故意向其他成员发送信息)”可知，根据Dr Hobaiter，黑猩猩和人类的共同点在于故意传递信息。故选D。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段中的“Dr Susanne Shultz, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Manchester, said the study was praiseworthy in seeking to enrich our knowledge of the evolution of human language. But, she added, the results were a little disappointing.(曼彻斯特大学的进化生物学家苏珊娜·舒尔茨博士说，这项研究是值得称赞的，它试图丰富我们对人类语言进化的知识。但是，她补充说，结果有点令人失望)”可知，这项研究是一个好的尝试，但是发现的结果是有限的。故选B。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。首先根据第三段中的“They’re the only thing that looks like human language in that respect.(在这方面，它们是唯一看起来像人类语言的东西)”可知，黑猩猩的手势交流很像我们人类语言的交流方式。但是根据最后一段中的“Moreover, the meanings seem to not go beyond what other animals convey with non-verbal communications.(此外，这些含义似乎并不超越其他动物通过非语言交流所传达的信息)”可知，黑猩猩手势的交流方式还是和我们语言的交流方式存在不同的，也就是“So, it seems the gulf remains.(所以，看来差异依然存在)”。由此可知，划线词gulf与difference意思接近。故选A。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Researchers say they have translated the meaning of gestures that wild chimpanzees use to communicate.(研究人员表示，他们已经翻译出了野生黑猩猩用来交流的手势的含义)”以及文章对这方面的讨论可知，文章主要讲科学家们对黑猩猩手势的研究及一些成果。由此可知，D项Chimpanzee language: communication gestures translated(黑猩猩语言：翻译出来的交流手势)适合作本文最佳标题。故选D。
D
Early fifth-century philosopher St．Augustine famously wrote that he knew what time was unless someone asked him．Albert Einstein added another wrinkle when he theorized that time varies depending on where you measure it．Today's state-of-the-art atomic（原子的） clocks have proven Einstein right．Even advanced physics can't decisively tell us what time is, because the answer depends on the question you're asking．
Forget about time as an absolute．What if，instead of considering time in terms of astronomy,we related time to ecology？What if we allowed environmental conditions to set the tempo（节奏） of human life？We're increasingly aware of the fact that we can't control Earth systems with engineering alone，and realizing that we need to moderate（调节）our actions if we hope to live in balance．What if our definition of time reflected that？
Recently，I conceptualized a new approach to timekeeping that's connected to circumstances on our planet，conditions that might change as a result of global warming．We're now building a clock at the Anchorage Museum that reflects the total flow of several major Alaskan rivers，which are sensitive to local and global environmental changes．We've programmed it to match an atomic clock if the waterways continue to flow at their present rate．If the rivers run faster in the future on average，the clock will get ahead of standard time．If they run slower，you'll see the opposite effect．
The clock registers both short-term irregularities and long-term trends in river dynamics．It's a sort of observatory that reveals how the rivers are behaving from their own temporal frame（时间框架），and allows us to witness those changes on our smartwatches or phones．Anyone who opts to go on Alaska Mean River Time will live in harmony with the planet．Anyone who considers river time in relation to atomic time will encounter a major imbalance and may be motivated to counteract it by consuming less fuel or supporting greener policies．
Even if this method of timekeeping is novel in its particulars，early agricultural societies also connected time to natural phenomena．In pre-Classical Greece，for instance，people“corrected”official calendars by shifting dates forward or backward to reflect the change of season．Temporal connection to the environment was vital to their survival．Likewise，river time and other timekeeping systems we're developing may encourage environmental awareness．
When St．Augustine admitted his inability to define time， he highlighted one of time 's most noticeable qualities：Time becomes meaningful only in a defined context．Any timekeeping system is valid，and each is as praiseworthy as its purpose．
32. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1？
A. Timekeeping is increasingly related to nature．
B Everyone can define time on their own terms．
C. The qualities of time vary with how you measure it．
D. Time is a major concern of philosophers and scientists．
33. The author raises three questions in Paragraph 2 mainly to________．
A. present an assumption B. evaluate an argument
C. highlight an experiment D. introduce an approach
34. What can we learn from this passage？
A. Those who do not go on river time will live an imbalanced life．
B. New ways of measuring time can help to control Earth systems．
C. Atomic time will get ahead of river time if the rivers run slower．
D. Modern technology may help to shape the rivers’ temporal frame．
35. What can we infer from this passage？
A. It is crucial to improve the definition of time．
B. A fixed frame will make time meaningless．
C. We should live in harmony with nature．
D. History is a mirror reflecting reality．
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是议论文。文章通过讨论时间的定义，讲述了人们应该和大自然和谐相处，保护环境。
【32题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“Even advanced physics can't decisively tell us what time is, because the answer depends on the question you're asking．(即使是先进的物理学也不能决定性地告诉我们时间是什么，因为答案取决于你要问的问题)”以及上文列举的哲学家St．Augustine和爱因斯坦对于时间的定义可推断，第一段主要讲述每个人都可以用自己的话来定义时间。故选B项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“We're increasingly aware of the fact that we can't control Earth systems with engineering alone，and realizing that we need to moderate（调节）our actions if we hope to live in balance．(我们越来越意识到，我们不能只是用工程学来控制地球系统，意识到，如果我们希望保持平衡，我们就需要调节我们的行动。)”进而提出问题“What if our definition of time reflected that？(如果时间的定义反映那些会怎么样呢)”，结合前两个问题“What if，instead of considering time in terms of astronomy, we related time to ecology？What if we allowed environmental conditions to set the tempo（节奏） of human life？(如果我们不考虑天文学方面的时间，而是将时间与生态学联系起来呢？如果我们允许环境条件来设定人类生活的节奏呢)”可推断，第二段提出的三个问题是为了介绍方法。故选D项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“We've programmed it to match an atomic clock if the waterways continue to flow at their present rate．If the rivers run faster in the future on average，the clock will get ahead of standard time．If they run slower，you'll see the opposite effect．（如果水道继续以目前的速度流动，我们对它进行了编程，匹配了一个原子时间。如果河流在未来的平均运行速度更快，时间就会超过标准时间。如果它们的运行速度较慢，你就会看到相反的效果。）”可知，如果河流运行速度得较慢，原子时间将超过河流时间。故选C项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的“We're increasingly aware of the fact that we can't control Earth systems with engineering alone，and realizing that we need to moderate（调节）our actions if we hope to live in balance．(我们越来越意识到，我们不能只是用工程学来控制地球系统，意识到，如果我们希望保持平衡，我们就需要调节我们的行动。)”和倒数第二段的“Temporal connection to the environment was vital to their survival．Likewise，river time and other timekeeping systems we're developing may encourage environmental awareness(时间与环境的暂时联系对它们的生存至关重要。同样，河流时间和我们正在开发的其他时间保护系统也可能会鼓励人们提高环境意识)”可推断，从这篇文章中我们知道我们应该与自然和谐共处，保护环境。故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
More mainstream sources of news such as newspapers, radio and IV aren’t gone yet, but the Internet is growing and entrenching itself as the preferred source. Here are some of the reasons why the Internet is now the best source of news people hive.
Online news is faster and more convenient while on the go. Soon after a major story occurs, it takes a few hours for news channels to report it live on cable.____36____
Social media makes news more relevant. Social media platforms are not just limited to sharing pictures and posting updates about our daily routines.____37____For example, when there is breaking news on the Internet, people can make comments and post their thoughts regarding the event. As a result, they get into a dialogue where different opinions are presented and debated. ____38____ On the other hand, if you get news from cable TV, you have very limited options to discuss.
You can get news directly from its source. Many newsmakers are already active on the Internet. Since all these newsmakers have an online presence. People can get news directly from the concerned source, public figures, and newsmakers. ____39____. Their social media presence is verified (证实的) and it is easier to trust information coming from them.
____40____ For generation Z, cable TV is limited to sports and movie channels. They don't sit in front of the TV to watch a news bulletin. There primary source of information is the Internet. This is how they have grown up. It's unlikely they'll move away from digital anytime soon. And since this younger generation is the future, digital or Internet news is too.
A. The future is digital.
B. Traditional journalism still holds great value.
C. That is, news doesn't have to be reported to you.
D. This makes everyday news quite relevant for a while.
E. The Internet is quick to judge and demand an apology.
F. However, people can get news faster through social media.
G. More importantly, it is a great way to understand the public’s perspective on certain issues.
【答案】36. F 37. G 38. D 39. C 40. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了因特网为什么相比传统的媒体更加赢得人们的喜爱。
【36题详解】
上文“Soon after a major story occurs, it takes a few hours for news channels to report it live on cable. (重大新闻事件发生后，新闻频道要花几个小时才能在有线电视上进行现场报道。)”说明了新闻频道在电视上报道需要花较长时间，选项F“然而，人们可以通过社交媒体更快地获取新闻。”承接上文，转折语义，说明人们通过社交媒体获取新闻需要时间更短。选项中news和上文news词汇重叠，语义通顺。故选F项。
【37题详解】
下文“For example, when there is breaking news on the Internet, people can make comments and post their thoughts regarding the event. (例如，当互联网上有突发新闻时，人们可以发表评论并发布他们对该事件的想法。)”举例说明人们可以在互联网上对新闻事件发表评论和看法，选项“更重要的是，这是了解公众对某些问题看法的好方法。”概括说明互联网上可以了解公众对某些问题的看法。选项中perspective和下文中comments以及thoughts语义相关，上下文通顺合理。故选G项。
【38题详解】
上文（本段首句）“Social media makes news more relevant. (社交媒体使新闻更具相关性。)”提出本段主题：社交媒体使新闻更具相关性。选项D“这使得日常新闻在一段时间内非常具有相关性。”呼应主题，说明上述情况使得新闻在一段时间内非常具有相关性。选项中makes everyday news quite relevant和上文中makes news more relevant语义一致。故选D项。
【39题详解】
上文“People can get news directly from the concerned source, public figures, and newsmakers. (人们可以直接从相关来源、公众人物和新闻人物那里获得新闻。)”说明互联网上人们可以直接获得新闻，选项C“也就是说，新闻不需要报道给你。”是对上文的解释，和上文存在因果关系，因为直接获取，所以不需要报道。上下文通顺合理。故选C项。
【40题详解】
下文（本段尾句）“And since this younger generation is the future, digital or Internet news is too. (由于年轻一代是未来，数字化的或网络新闻也是。)”总结了本段大意：年轻人是未来，数字化的或网络新闻也是未来。选项A“未来是数字化的。”位于段首，和下文相呼应，概括本段主题。选项中digital和下文中digital词汇重叠，语义一致。故选A项。
第三部分：语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
With her arms around me as my world drowned in black, my surgeon whispered to me, “Leah, thousands of women have been where you are and thought it was the end. They are still here.” Those words didn’t ____41____ anything to me then. I only remember I knew it was cancer.
Sitting ____42____ alone in my room one day, I thought about my treatment. Then I saw it. Even though it had been leaning (倚靠) ____43____ the wall for the past three years, there it was my violin, one I had yet to learn to play. It was a ____44____ given to me for my birthday by a good friend. The old violin had been restrung and was waiting for me to fulfill a ____45____ I never had time to pursue. For me, the sound of a violin was the closest sound to ____46____ singing. I told myself I would finally be given the ____47____ to make mine sing. I began to ____48____ this goal in earnest as I signed up for the beginning strings class at the local community college.
In a few weeks, I knew my hair would begin to ____49____. Meanwhile, I would imagine the voice of the violin ____50____ to me to encourage me to keep ____51____ to make my dream come true.
A few months later, as I sat in the strings section of the college orchestra, my dream became a ____52____. Though I had hairless head, it didn’t ____53____. Those angelic chords (和弦) were being played by me, as I was ____54____ by my musician friends on stage. I knew deep inside me that there was light and end to this journey. The strings of my violin allowed me to ____55____ the hardest times.
41. A. make B. mean C. worth D. explain
42. A. heavily B. angrily C. quietly D. secretly
43. A. towards B. against C. beyond D. off
44. A. gift B. prize C. privilege D. bonus
45. A. memory B. plan C. dream D. mission
46. A. children B. workers C. angels D. students
47. A. chance B. money C. ambition D. patience
48. A. deserve B. benefit C. achieve D. learn
49. A. fall out B. fall down C. fall apart D. fall behind
50. A. explaining B. speaking C. signalling D. bowing
51. A. competing B. recalling C. praying D. practising
52. A. reality B. fact C. challenge D. wonder
53. A. react B. matter C. collapse D. bother
54. A. surrounded B. educated C. influenced D. impressed
55. A. turn down B. take up C. put aside D. pull through
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. C 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. B 51. D 52. A 53. B 54. A 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者患了癌症以后重拾儿时的梦想，开始学习小提琴，并最终实现梦想的故事。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那句话对我来说没有任何意义。A. make制作；B. mean意味着；C. worth值得；D. explain解释。根据上文“With her arms around me as my world drowned in black, my surgeon whispered to me, “Leah, thousands of women have been where you are and thought it was the end. They are still here.”(当我的世界被黑暗淹没时，我的外科医生搂着我，低声对我说:“利亚，成千上万的女人都经历过你现在的处境，她们以为一切都结束了。她们还在这里。”)”以及“Those words didn’t”可知，医生的话对作者来说没有了意义。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：一天，我独自安静地坐在房间里，想着我的治疗。A. heavily沉重地；B. angrily生气地；C. quietly安静地；D. secretly秘密地。根据后文“alone in my room one day”可知，作者独自安静地坐在房间里。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管这把小提琴已经靠在墙上放了三年，但它就是我的小提琴，一把我还没学会的小提琴。A. towards朝着；B. against靠着；C. beyond超越；D. off脱离。根据上文“Even though it had been leaning”此处指小提琴靠着墙，应用lean against。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个好朋友送给我的生日礼物。A. gift礼物；B. prize奖励；C. privilege特权；D. bonus奖金。根据后文“for my birthday”可知，小提琴是生日礼物。故选A。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那把旧小提琴已经重新上了弦，正等着我去实现一个我从来没有时间去追求的梦想。A. memory记忆；B. plan计划；C. dream梦想；D. mission任务。根据后文“my dream became a”指作者没有时间去追求梦想。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，小提琴的声音是最接近天使歌唱的声音。A. children孩子；B. workers工人；C. angels天使；D. students学生。根据后文“Those angelic chords”指作者认为小提琴的声音是最接近天使歌唱的声音。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我告诉自己，我终于有机会让我的“天使”唱歌了。A. chance机会；B. money钱；C. ambition抱负；D. patience耐心。根据后文可知作者开始学习小提琴，即终于有机会让自己的“天使”唱歌了。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我报名参加当地社区大学的弦乐入门课程时，我开始认真地实现这个目标。A. deserve值得；B. benefit受益；C. achieve实现；D. learn学习。根据后文“this goal”指实现学会小提琴的目标。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：几个星期后，我知道我的头发会开始脱落。A. fall out脱落；B. fall down倒下；C. fall apart拆开；D. fall behind落后。根据后文“Though I had hairless head”指头发脱落应用fall out。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同时，我会想象小提琴的声音在对我说话，鼓励我继续练习，让我的梦想成真。A. explaining解释；B. speaking说；C. signalling示意；D. bowing吹。根据后文“to me to encourage me”作者想象小提琴的声音在和自己说话，鼓励自己。故选B。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同时，我会想象小提琴的声音在对我说话，鼓励我继续练习，让我的梦想成真。A. competing比赛；B. recalling回想起；C. praying祈祷；D. practising练习。根据后文“to make my dream come true”要实现梦想就要继续练习。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：几个月后，当我坐在学校管弦乐队的弦乐部分时，我的梦想变成了现实。A. reality现实；B. fact事实；C. challenge挑战；D. wonder奇迹。根据上文“as I sat in the strings section of the college orchestra, my dream became a”以及后文“Those angelic chords were being played by me”可知，作者进入了学校管弦乐队的弦乐部分，梦想变成了现实。故选A。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然我没有头发，但不重要了。A. react反应；B. matter重要；C. collapse倒塌；D. bother麻烦。根据上文“Though I had hairless head, it didn’t”中though表示转折，说明没有头发对作者来说不重要了。故选B。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我在舞台上被我的音乐家朋友包围时，那些天使般的和弦正在由我演奏。A. surrounded围绕；B. educated教育；C. influenced影响；D. impressed使印象深刻。根据后文“by my musician friends on stage”可知，作者在舞台上被音乐家朋友们围绕着。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：小提琴的琴弦使我度过了最艰难的时期。A. turn down拒绝；B. take up开始从事；C. put aside搁置；D. pull through渡过困境。根据后文“the hardest times”可知，作者得了癌症，是小提琴让作者度过艰难时期，应用pull through。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In 2000, Xidi and the nearby Hongcun village ____56____(declare) world heritage (遗产) sites by UNESCO for their outstanding ____57____ (preserve) of rural architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now, walking along the bluestone streets in Xidi or Hongcun, visitors can appreciate the distinctive Huizhou-style houses, ____58____ (feature) white walls, dark tiles (瓦片) and horse-head gables (山墙), and feel like they are immersed in a traditional Chinese ink painting.
Huizhou architecture, with its long tradition and great diversity, occupies ____59____ important place in Chinese architectural landscape. Since Huizhou is a ____60____ (mountain) area with few flat areas of land, its houses tend to be built to match the natural features.
Huizhou is famous for its stone, wood and brick carvings, which are ____61____ (wide) used in the decoration of local houses. In this way, native people integrate their aesthetic values and emotions ____62____ the buildings, making them more beautiful and educating their children through the meanings ____63____ (contain) in the patterns.
Features of Huizhou houses display the characteristics of local people. “If you look at the outside of a Huizhou house, it seems enclosed (封闭的) by walls, ____64____ the insides are open and broad. It is just like Huizhou people, ____65____ are often reserved toward strangers but friendly when you get to know them,” says Zhou Hu, director of Shexian’s cultural heritage administration.
【答案】56. were declared
57. preservation
58. featuring 59. an
60. mountainous
61. widely 62. with
63. contained
64. but 65. who
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了西递和附近的宏村于2000年被联合国教科文组织宣布为世界遗产，以及该处的徽派建筑文化特色。
【56题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：2000年，西递和附近的宏村被联合国教科文组织宣布为世界遗产，因为它们对明清时期乡村建筑的出色保存。分析句子可知，设空处使用动词作谓语，句子表述过去事实，应用一般过去时。declare为动词，意为“宣布”，Xidi和the nearby Hongcun village与declare是被动关系，故使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填were declared。
【57题详解】
考查名词。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处使用preserve的名词preservation作宾语，意为“保护”。故填preservation。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：现在，走在西递或宏村的青石街道上，游客可以欣赏到独特的徽州风格的房屋，白墙，黑瓦和马头山墙，感觉自己沉浸在一幅传统的中国水墨画中。分析句子，句中can appreciate为谓语动词，设空处使用非谓语动词。feature为动词，意为“以……为特征”，Huizhou-style houses与其之间是主动关系，故使用现在分词，作状语。故填featuring。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意：徽州建筑以其悠久的传统和丰富的多样性，在中国建筑景观中占有重要地位。分析句子，important place为名词，设空处使用冠词，此处表示泛指，同时important以元音音素开头。故填an。
【60题详解】
考查形容词。句意：由于徽州是一个多山的地区，几乎没有平坦的土地，因此它的房屋往往与自然特征相匹配。分析句子，设空处使用mountain的形容词mountainous作定语，意为“多山的”。故填mountainous。
【61题详解】
考查副词。句意：徽州以石雕、木雕和砖雕而闻名，它们被广泛用于当地房屋的装饰。分析句子，设空处使用wide的副词widely作状语，修饰动词used，意为“广泛地”。故填widely。
【62题详解】
考查介词。句意：通过这种方式，当地人将自己的审美价值和情感融入到建筑中，使建筑变得更加美丽，并通过图案所蕴含的意义来教育孩子。分析句子，句中integrate sth with sth为固定短语，意为“把……与……融合”。故填with。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处integrate为谓语动词，设空处使用非谓语动词。contain为动词，意为“包含”，the meanings与contain之间是被动关系，故使用过去分词作后置定语。故填contained。
【64题详解】
考查连词。句意：如果你看一看徽州房子的外面，它似乎被墙包围着，但里面是开放和广阔的。分析句子，设空处使用连词连接前后两个句子，此处表示转折关系。故填but。
【65题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：就像徽州人一样，他们对陌生人往往是矜持的，但当你了解他们时，你会很友好。分析句子，设空处引导的是非限制性定语从句，引导词在从句中作主语，修饰先行词Huizhou people，为人。故填who。
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：(满分15分)
66. 最近，你校英语贴吧正在就“英语学习中工具的合理使用”这一话题进行热议。你观察到身边有些同学在完成英语作业时过度依赖词典笔(smart pen)，这对他们的英语学习产生了不利影响。请你回帖响应，内容包括：
1.描述现象；2.你的观点；3.阐述理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Hi, everybody!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Hi, everybody!
Recently, some of my classmates heavily rely on smart pens to complete their English homework. It has a bad effect on their language learning journey.
In my opinion, while smart pens can be useful for language learners, over-dependence on them can hinder the development of essential language skills. Firstly, constant reliance on smart pens can limit one’s ability to think critically. Besides, relying too much on them discourages the formation of long-term memory. Lastly, losing the chance to overcome challenges may potentially lead to a decrease in motivation in learning English.
To conclude, smart pens should serve as supplementary aids rather than crutches in language learning.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生回帖，响应校英语贴吧就“英语学习中工具的合理使用”这一话题进行的热议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
依靠：rely on→depend on
完成：complete→finish
影响：effect→influence
此外：besides→in addition
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Recently, some of my classmates heavily rely on smart pens to complete their English homework. It has a bad effect on their language learning journey.
拓展句：Recently, some of my classmates heavily rely on smart pens to complete their English homework, which has a bad effect on their language learning journey.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In my opinion, while smart pens can be useful for language learners, over-dependence on them can hinder the development of essential language skills.(运用了while引导的让步状语从句)
【高分句型2】Besides, relying too much on them discourages the formation of long-term memory.(运用了动名词短语作主语)
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。
Last March, Margarito drove to visit his mother who lived in the countryside. When he set off for home, Margarito’s mother looked at the dark sky and noticed the sign of a coming storm. Worried about her son's safety, she told him to drive as carefully as possible on his way home and he promised to give her a call upon his arrival.
With his mother's words in mind, Margrito approached the main road carefully. Soon, it started to rain heavily. Eager to get home, Margarito began to drive faster. Two hours later, he came to a bumpy mountain road that had been flooded by a creek（小溪）.Margarito, driving a four-wheel truck, figured that he would be OK. At that moment, he didn't realize that such a thought would be a big mistake.
It was halfway across the creek that an unfortunate incident took place: The rushing waters grabbed hold of his vehicle, pushing it off the road and sending it down a rocky creek bed. The truck finally stopped some 80 feet away. Margarito’s problems only grew from there as the water had somehow positioned the truck into the creek bank at a 45-degree angle, making it difficult for him to open the driver's side door. Injured and trapped inside with the muddy water rising quickly, Margarito was certain he was going to die. Shaking with fear, he was at a loss about what to do.
On the road right behind Margarito were a delivery worker named Steve and his nephew Mike, who were on the way to deliver furniture to customers in the countryside. They witnessed the horrible incident, and when Margarito's truck came to rest in the middle of the overflowing creek, Steve quickly began to take action. First, he grabbed a rope from the back of his vehicle and used it to ensure he could safely approach the truck.
注意：
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2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Next, Steve turned to Mike and yelled," Give me a rock!”
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Margarito was about to thank Steve and Mike when the mobile phone in his jacket pocket rang.
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【答案】范文
Next, he turned to Mike and yelled, “Give me a rock!” With the rock in hand, he hit the window over and over , but in vain. He didn’t give up easily; instead, he balanced himself, leaned back and threw the rock at the window again with all his strength. Fortunately, this time he made it — the glass broke. To his relief, it didn’t hurt Margarito, who reached out for Steve’s hand and was rescued. Without delay, the two men escaped and returned to safety.
Margarito was about to thank Steve and Mike when the mobile phone in his jacket pocket rang. With trembling hands, Margarito took out the phone and answered it. “Are you home yet Everything’s good ” His mother’s anxious voice came over. Tears welled up in his eyes on hearing the familiar voice of concern. Margarito choked up as he explained what had happened. Hanging up the phone, he thanked Steve and Mike sincerely. Cold as the rain was, great warmth filled his heart like never before.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Margarito开车去看望住在乡下的母亲，在回家的路上遇到意外情况，大雨把他的车冲进了河道，Margarito很难打开车门，他受了伤又吓的浑身发抖，认为自己死定了，幸运的是，Margarito后面的送货员Steve和他的侄子Mike目睹了这一切，他们迅速采取行动营救Jack。
详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“接着，Steve转向Mike喊道：‘给我一块石头！’”可知，第一段可描写Steve和Mike竭尽所能成功营救Margarito的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“Margarito正准备感谢Steve和Mike，这时他夹克口袋里的手机响了。”可知，第二段可描写Margarito在电话里向母亲解释发生了什么，并向Steve和Mike表示感谢。
续写线索：砸车窗——得救——接电话——解释事情经过——表示感谢——心里感到温暖
3.词汇激活
行为类
①成功：make it/succeed
②使受伤，伤到：hurt/injure
③营救，得救：rescue/save
情绪类
①担心：anxious/worried
②感谢：thank/appreciate/show his appreciation/show his gratitude
【点睛】[高分句型1] To his relief, it didn’t hurt Margarito, who reached out for Steve’s hand and was rescued.（由关系代词who引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2] Margarito choked up as he explained what had happened.（由as引导时间状语从句和what引导宾语从句）
[高分句型3] Cold as the rain was, great warmth filled his heart like never before.（as引导的让步状语从句的倒装）

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