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荆州中学 2024-2025 学年高二下学期起点考试
英语参考答案
听力理解：1-5 CBCBA 6-10 CBABB 11-15 ACCBC 16-20 AABAB
阅读理解：21-23 CAB 24-27 DABD 28-31 ACAD 32-35 CDDB 七选五 EDAFC
完形填空：41-45 CBADD 46-50 BABDA 51-55 CBCCD
语法填空：56. as 57. automatically 58. has continued 59. what 60. Aided
61. to construct 62. occurred 63. because/as/since 64. an 65.was
应用文：
One possible version:
Notice
In order to enrich students’ campus life, a debate competition with the theme of “Studying Abroad: Is It a
Good or Bad Idea ” is scheduled to be held by our English club in the school lecture hall from 2:30 pm to
5:00 pm next Friday.
We will invite some experienced teachers to be judges. Anyone who is interested in this activity is
welcomed to watch the debate. But you’d better arrive ten minutes earlier than the scheduled time and do not
make noise during the competition. The participants have made thorough preparations, and the debate is sure
to be a thought-provoking and exciting event that you won’ t want to miss!
Looking forward to your active participation.
English Club
读后续写：
本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在柏林消防局的一个地方消防站工作，有一个星期五晚上他
们接到求助，一个男孩在捉迷藏的时候不小心被关在了保险箱里，唯一知道密码的人是男孩已故的爷
爷，作者他们从医院拿了氧气给小男孩，作者他们只能猜一个六位数的密码，在试完可能的密码后还
是没能打开保险箱。由第一段首句内容“我们当时已经做好了充分的准备，可以用钻头强行打开保险
箱。”可知，第一段可描写作者他们试图强行打开保险箱的过程。由第二段首句内容“然后，就在我
们开始第一次切割时，我的同事输入了正确的代码。”可知，第二段可描写男孩出来后全家的反应。
One possible version:
We were fully prepared at this point to open the safe by force, starting with a drill. The overwhelming
tension in the air of the basement weighed heavily on our hearts. Additionally, the boy’s weak breath from the
safe brought our hearts into our mouths, which urged us to act quickly. “Stay back and you’ll be alright.” I
soothed the helpless boy in a calming voice. Sweats streaming down my cheeks, I examined the safe carefully,
pointed the drill to its front door and turned on the drill. As the drill was roaring, I could even sense the
parents’ anxious eyes fall on the drill. I knew, from the bottom of my heart, we were all racing against time.
Meanwhile, my workmate, focused and determined, was making every attempt to try to input the code.
Then, just as we started to make the first cut, my workmate in the correct code. Every click of the safe
lock sounded like an ear-catching note. To our disbelief, the safe clicked open. With trembling hands, we
swung open the heavy door and inside was the nine-year-old boy, safe and unharmed. What a relief! The boy
poking his head out of the safe, thunderous applause and cheers echoed through the basement. The boy’s
parents approached the safe and gathered him in their warm embraces, tears of gratitude and relief welling up
in their eyes. Mission accomplished perfectly, the family conveyed their hearty thanks to us again and again.
An overwhelming wave of pride surged through me. The boy’s narrow escape was a reminder of why I chose
to serve in the fire department—to protect and save lives, no matter what happened.
听力原稿
Text 1
W: Jason, you are recovering so quickly. You look much better today. I think you’ll be home in a few days.
M: I hope so. Then I’ll be able to play in the football match next month. I’ve been looking forward to that day
Text 2
W: Do you like the show Culture Express on Channel 4
M: Not really, but I think the host is funny.
W: Well, I can’t miss it for anything.
Text 3
M: Hey, the English exam results finally came out. Guess who got the highest grade
W: I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Alice again. If someone studies really hard, they usually get the result
they deserve.
Text 4
M: Do you remember the ceilings in the old flats
W: Sure. They were very high and gave you a feeling of a lot of space. I wonder what the height was for the
old ceilings.
M: At least 3 meters. But today’s flats usually have ceilings no higher than 2. 7 meters, and some only 2. 3.
Text 5
W: Will you go to the cinema this Saturday, Bob
M: I’m afraid I can’t. I’ll have my music lessons then
W: I didn’t mean in the morning or afternoon. I meant in the evening.
M: Oh, that’s quite a different thing.
Text 6
W: Hi. Tom. What did you do last Saturday
M: I camped out in the suburbs of Beijing by joining a making-friend group.
W: Oh, really It is so called “Flash Play”
M: Yeah. I had doubt about it before. But now, I think it is a good way to make friends.
W: Absolutely. Some of my friends have such experiences. But I prefer to go out by myself.
M: Ha-ha, you are out. Now it is economic crisis. Everyone wants to save money but also wants to go out for
fun. “Flash Play” can keep your money in your pocket. If you are upset, maybe they can make you happy.
Text 7
M: Fikky, what’s going on Freggis just told me that you’re leaving us.
W: Yes, I really feel bad about it. But B. N. D. came up with really good offer
M: Well, I didn’t know you were going to look for a new job.
W: Well, just between you and me. I think we have some real problems in this department. Don’t get me
wrong. It has nothing to do with you, Frank. Everybody says you are an excellent manager.
M: Problems, what problems Do we have time to talk about it
Text 8
W: Let me tell you some of our policies and practices here at Globe Insurance.
M: All right.
W: We require all our employees to arrive on time for work. Employee character is very important to us. We
expect everyone here at Globe Insurance to be hardworking, easy-going and honest.
M: I’m glad to hear that.
W: We also try to do the best we can for our employees. We make every effort to listen to our employees’
concerns. Is there any additional information I can provide
M: Yes, as a matter of fact, I have two questions. First, could you tell me whether I would be required to have
（北京）股份有限公司
a medical examination before I start work
W: Yes, of course
M: And would it be necessary for me to work on weekends
W: No. that wouldn’t be necessary
M: I see. Well, I’ve probably taken up enough of your time. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
W: We’ll be in touch with you shortly.
Text 9
W: Well, I’m really worried about how I’m going to deal with university life. Maybe if I knew the university a
bit better, that might help
M: Do you have a map of the university
W: Yes.
M: Well, let’s look at it together. OK, we are here now in Dalton House. Opposite this building is the Arts
Block where you will find the computers. The computer rooms are open from 9: 00 a. m. till 8: 00 p. m. on
weekdays.
W: Fine.
M: Another important building is the students’ union. To get to the students’ union you keep going down
University Lane, past the Science Block on your left. Opposite the Science Block are the Chemistry labs and
the students’ union is just on the right, next to Lab B. W: Fine. But I get a bit confused about the directions.
M: Probably the best thing to do is to walk around and familiarize yourself with everything. Now I need you
to fill in this form. Take it away with you and then make an appointment to see me again and we’ll go over it.
My telephone number is on the form. You can ring me anytime, except on Thursday.
Text 10
M: Back to the news. Last Friday a storm hit two villages destroying fourteen houses. Seven others were so
badly damaged that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows. One person was
killed, and nine were badly injured and taken to hospital. A number of other people received small injuries.
Altogether over two hundred were left homeless as a result of the storm. A farmer said the storm began early
in the morning and lasted over an hour. He was in the kitchen with his wife and his children when they heard
a loud noise. A few minutes later their house fell down on top of them. They managed to climb out but then he
saw that one of his children was missing. He went back inside and found him safe but very frightened. A
woman said that her husband had just left for work when she noticed that her house was shaking. She rushed
outside immediately with her children. There was no time for her to take anything. A few minutes later, the roof came down. Soldiers went to the area to help the people in trouble.
（北京）股份有限公司荆州中学 2024-2025 学年高二下学期起点考试
英语试卷
（全卷满分 150 分 考试用时 120 分钟）
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡ 19. 15. B. ￡ 9. 18. C. ￡ 9. 15.
答案是 C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a playground. B. At an office. C. In a hospital.
2. What does the woman say about Culture Express
A. It is funny. B. It is her favorite. C. She often misses it.
3. What does the woman imply
A. Alice often surprises everyone. B. Alice doesn’t study very hard. C. Alice often gets the best grade.
4. How high do the ceilings today usually measure
A. 2. 3 meters. B. 2. 7 meters. C. 3. 0 meters.
5. What does the man mean
A. He can make it on Saturday.
B. There are music lessons for the evening.
C. Movies are not his cup of tea.
第二节 (共 15 小题：每小题 1. 5 分，满分 22. 5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选
项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时
间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What did the man do last Saturday
A. Studied a lot. B. Joined a club. C. Camped out.
7. Why do people join “Flash Play”
A. To experience a crisis. B. To make friends. C. To earn money.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Why does the man feel surprised
A. The woman has found a new job.
B. The woman doesn’t feel like leaving.
C. The woman disagrees with him.
9. What does the woman say about her department
A. People don’t trust each other. B. There are serious problems. C. There’s too much pressure.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary. B. Employer and job applicant. C. Job hunter and job agent.
11. What is greatly valued in the company
A. Employees’ qualities. B. Employees’ appearance. C. Employees’ physical condition.
12. What does the man care about the job
A. Whether he has to work on time.
B. Whether he can get medical insurance.
C. Whether he has to work on weekends.
13. What do we know about Globe Insurance
A. It often asks the staff to work on weekends.
B. It doesn’t listen to employees’ concerns.
C. Its new employees need a medical examination.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What is the woman worried about
A. How to get to the students’ union.
B. How to live the university life.
C. How to find a map of the university.
15. How long are the computer rooms open on weekdays
A. 8 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 11 hours.
16. Where is the students’ union
A. Beside the Lab B.
B. Opposite the Chemistry labs.
C. On the right of the Science Blocks.
17. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Get familiar with the university.
B. Have an appointment with him on Thursday.
C. Write her telephone number down on the form.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. How many people were badly injured in the storm
A. Seven. B. Nine. C. Ten.
19. What do we know about the farmer
A. His house was destroyed. B. His wife was missing. C. One of his children was killed.
20. What did the woman do when she saw her house shaking
A. She tried to take something out.
B. She rushed out with her children.
C. She told her husband not to leave.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分 37. 5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A Shanghai Tour Bus Center
Besides Shanghai’s own attractions, tourist attractions around the city are well worth a visit. Shanghai Tour Bus
Center has several branches(分部) in different parts of the city. It offers over 170 Itineraries(行程) to more than 270
attractions in the city and neighboring provinces.
Here below are some places Shanghai tour buses visit:
*Zhouzhuang Town
Fee: CNY 150 for a return air-conditioned bus fare and admission to the attraction.
*Xitang Town
Fee: CNY 150 for a return bus fare and admission to the attraction； CNY 75 for a round-trip bus fare only.
* West Lake
Inclusions: a one-way bullet train trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou, a bus trip from Hangzhou Railway Station to
the attraction site, a bus trip from the attraction site to Hangzhou Railway Station, the local guide service, and
admission to the attraction.
Fee: CNY 330.
*Two Days of Yellow Mountain
A round-trip bus trip to the foot of Yellow Mountain, a hotel room for one night on Yellow Mountain, and the
tour guide service.
Fee:
Standard Hotel Room Stay VIP Hotel Room Stay
Fridays CNY 358 CNY 668
Saturdays CNY 418 CNY 768
Sundays to the following Thursdays CNY 318 CNY 568
Note:
General Station of Shanghai Tour Bus Center
Address: BI, No. 240. 9. South Zhongshan 2nd Road
Tel: 021-240 95555
South Railway Station Branch
Address: South Long Distance Bus Station, No. 666, Shilong Road, Xuhui District
Tel: 021-54363617
Hongkou Branch
Address: No. 5 Gate, Hongkou Football Stadium, No.444, East Jiangwan Road, Hongkou District
Tel: 021-56963248
Yangpu Branch
Address: Yangpu Sports Center, No. 640, Longchang Road, Yangpu District
Tel: 021-65803210
21．What is covered in a CNY 150 ticket for Xitang Town
A．The local guide service.
B．A one-way bullet train fare.
C．The entrance ticket for the town.
D．A bus fare from Xitang to Hangzhou Railway Station.
22．How much is a ticket for a standard Yellow Mountain trip starting on Tuesday
A．CNY 318. B．CNY 358.
C．CNY 418. D．CNY 568.
23．Where can a person on Shilong Road go to get a ticket most quickly
A．General Station of Shanghai Tour Bus Center.
B．South Railway Station Branch.
C．Hongkou Branch.
D．Yangpu Branch.
B
When Joy Ryan set out to visit all 63 national parks with her grandson Brad, traveling during a global pandemic
wasn’t on the to-do list. But seven years—and countless hours spent in the air and on the road—later, the 93-year-old
grandma and her grandson have reached their final and most remote destination: the National Park of American
Samoa.
In 2015, their journey began, when Brad discovered that his grandmother had never visited a mountain in person.
He invited her on a road trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is between North Carolina and
Tennessee, and after that, the pair kept planning more trips.
The journey to the South Pacific wasn’t an easy one. The National Park of American Samoa is the only U.S.
national park south of the equator, also making it the furthest from Ohio, where Joy resides. The adventurous pair
touched down late Monday after nearly three days of travel with breaks in between.
“We took a two-day break in Oahu before boarding our final flight to Pago Pago, American Samoa, on Monday.
Three flights and nearly seventeen flying hours were required before we touched down in American Samoa on
Monday evening,” Brad said.
Visiting national park number 63 is a “bittersweet” milestone, Brad continued. It marks both the end of their
mission and a historic achievement for Joy, who officially became the oldest person to visit all 63 national parks.
“Standing at the finish line in American Samoa affirms that seemingly impossible goals are in fact possible if you
pursue them with passion and pure intention,” Brad said. “Grandma Joy has taught the world that you are never too
old to show up and live the adventurous life of your dreams. It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be in the
driver’s seat as Grandma Joy made history to become the oldest person to achieve this ambition.”
24．What inspired Joy Ryan and her grandson Brad to start their journey
A．A goal to visit the most remote parks. B．A desire to escape the global pandemic.
C．A friend’s invitation to explore the South Pacific. D．Brad’s realization that Joy hadn’t been to a mountain.
25．What was the pair’s biggest challenge on the journey to the South Pacific
A．The long distance. B．The inconvenient transport.
C．The financial burden. D．Their lacking in experience.
26．Why is visiting the National Park of American Samoa a significant achievement for Joy Ryan
A．It marks the end of a difficult journey during the pandemic.
B．She achieved her personal goal of visiting all national parks.
C．It was done with the company of her grandson.
D．She became the first person to visit all national parks.
27．What does the author mainly convey in the last paragraph
A．It is never too old for us to learn new things.
B．It is wise and thrilling to pursue practical goals.
C．Family members are those who we can always rely on.
D．Passion and intention lead to remarkable accomplishments.
C
Ariel Procaccia has thought a lot about how to cut a cake over the last 15 years. As the father of three children,
he knows how hard it is to divide a birthday cake to everyone’s satisfaction. But it’s also because Procaccia’s work
focuses on exploring the mathematical rules for dividing stuff up fairly. One way to do that is to think abstractly about
dessert.
For decades, researchers have been asking the seemingly simple question of how to cut a cake fairly. The
answer reaches far beyond birthday parties. A mathematical problem at its heart, cake cutting connects strict reasoning
to real-world issues of fairness, and so attracts not only mathematicians, but also social scientists, economists and
more. “It’s a very elegant model in which you can distill what fairness really is, and reason about it,” Procaccia says.
The simplest approach is called the “divider-chooser” method, where one person cuts the cake into two equal
pieces in his view, and the other person picks first. Each receives a piece that they feel is as valuable as the other’s.
But when personal preferences are taken into account, even the easiest rule becomes complicated. Suppose Alice and
Bob are to divide a cake, and Alice knows Bob prefers chocolate, she may knowingly divide the cake unequally so the
smaller piece contains more chocolate. Then Bob will choose according to his preference, and Alice will get the larger
piece. Both of them are satisfied with what they get, but the meaning of fairness changes in this situation.
The cake is a symbol for any divisible good. When cake-cutting principles are employed to settle disagreements,
they are potentially helping the world find solutions. Procaccia has used fair division algorithms (算法) to model food
distribution. Social scientist Haris Aziz is exploring situations ranging from how to divide up daily tasks to how to
best schedule doctors’ shifts in hospitals.
Even after decades of investigation, cake cutting isn’t like a simple jigsaw puzzle (拼图) with a well-defined
solution. Instead, over time, it has evolved into a kind of mathematical sandbox, a constructive playground that brings
together abstract proofs and easy applications. The more researchers explore it, the more there is to explore.
28．What does the underlined word “distill” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Get the essence of. B．Find the opposite of.
C．Keep the focus on. D．Reduce the impact on.
29．What can we learn about fairness from the example given in paragraph 3
A．Its standard is stable. B．It prevents unequal division.
C．Its concept is complex. D．It dominates personal preferences.
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning cake cutting
A．The application of its rules. B．The details of its process.
C．The problems it produces. D．The harmony it symbolizes.
31．What is the best title for the text
A．Who Benefits Most from Fairness
B．How Has Fairness Changed over Time
C．What Method Works Best in Cake-cutting
D．Why are Researchers so Interested in Cake-cutting
D
A star athlete at the college where I work recently stopped by my office. After committing a few unforced errors
during a weekend match, she was torn apart by self-criticism. “I can’t stop beating myself up,” she told me. “I’m at
peak fitness, and I practice hard. How is this happening ”
Many students I teach, like this athlete, believe that all-nighters in the library and hours on the field should get
them exactly where they need to go. When they fall short of what they imagine they should accomplish, they are
crushed by self-blame.
We talk often about young adults struggling with failure because their parents have protected them from
discomfort. But there is something else at play among the most privileged in particular: a false promise that they can
achieve anything if they are willing to work for it.
Psychologists have sourced this phenomenon to a misapplication of “mind set” research, which has found that
praising children for effort will increase academic performance. But a recent analysis found that while praising effort
over ability may benefit high-risk or economically disadvantaged students, it does not necessarily help everyone.
The cruel, messy reality is that you can do everything in your power and still fail. Instead of allowing our kids to
beat themselves up when things don’t go their way, we should all question a culture that has taught them that feeling
anything less than overwhelmed means they’re lazy, and that where they go to college matters more than the kind of
person they are. It’s suggested that parents and teachers spend time helping students find purpose, or goals they
genuinely love to pursue and that make an impact on the world, which may help them gain greater life satisfaction and
become more psychologically mature.
The point is not to give our kids a pass on working hard. But we would be wise to remind our kids that life may
beat us up unexpectedly sometimes. It’s often the people who learn to say “stuff happens” who get up the fastest.
32．Which sort of students does the star athlete belong to
A．Those lacking courage to make self-criticism.
B．Those tired of working all night in the library.
C．Those believing hard work surely pay off.
D．Those overprotected by their parents in life.
33．What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A．Praising effort over ability will surely be beneficial to all kids.
B．The result of the “mindset” research doesn’t apply to all cases.
C．Parents should lay more emphasis on their kids’ academic performance.
D．Whether praising kids’ effort over ability does good to kids depends.
34．According to the author, how can parents help the kids overcome barriers in life
A．By choosing where to go to college for them.
B．By pushing them to fight against the cruel reality.
C．By discouraging them from making efforts to study hard.
D．By encouraging them to stick to a worthy cause they truly love.
35．What can be inferred from the passage
A．Students should not expect too much from their study.
B．Students with positive attitudes can move on more easily.
C．Students should bear all the failures on their own.
D．Students are sure to succeed if they try their best.
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Body Language in the Virtual World
As social beings, we naturally interpret body language as an expression of mood or intention in real life. 36
Here are four body language considerations that will result in your bigger digital impact in video calls.
Make a positive and lasting impression. The way you hold yourself affects how others perceive you. 37
Similarly, slumping on the sofa conveys unwillingness to take the task seriously. Maintaining a proper posture by
sitting up straight is the key to making a positive impression from the beginning.
38 In video calls, you need to be aware that less is more. Too many hand movements can be
distracting in a small screen — people need time to take in what they are hearing. And when you are listening to
others, glancing at your palms and drumming your fingers could also indicate to others that you are either bored or
frustrated.
Guard against “resting bored face” syndrome (综 合 征 ). Our facial expressions are visible on screen, so
demonstrating an objective response to whatever you see and hear is a must-have. But communicating that you are
mindful at all times is challenging during a video meeting when “resting bored face” syndrome can set in — a facial
expression that others register as boredom. 39
Be present and active — don’t multitask. Don’t check your email or tackle other work tasks when you join a
video call. 40 While you may be confident that you can successfully do two or more things at once, and not
lose track of what’s being discussed, the non-verbal clues you are sending other participants will say otherwise.
A．Master the art of employing gestures.
B．Use fewer hand movements to avoid conflicts.
C．Even if you are silent, others can see what you are up to.
D．For instance, crossed arms can imply defensiveness or annoyance.
E．This also applies to our virtual workplace with common video calls.
F．To avoid this, remember to nod, smile and lean forward occasionally.
G．Therefore, it’s effective to straighten up to leave a positive impression.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After a recent business trip, I was heading back to my home in Northern California. Since I live a four-hour
41 from the San Francisco airport, I had parked my car there for my trip back. To my frustration, I 42
that the battery was dead when I reached my car. Luckily, an airport parking attendant promptly showed up to 43
my car, and I was on my way.
While driving north on Highway 280 towards San Francisco, I exited onto Highway 1 and 44 heavy
traffic. Suddenly, my car didn’t work 45 — no flashers, lights, or starter — leaving me stuck in the
middle lane. Feeling helpless and 46 of being hit, I called 911. A woman on duty took my information and
47 it to the San Francisco police.
As I stood there awaiting 48 , a nice gentleman, who had previously experienced a similar 49
himself offered to push my car to the shoulder. After thanking him, I proceeded to 50 further help.
Within ten minutes, a police car arrived to 51 that everything was going smoothly. Shortly after, a
tow truck took my car to a nearby 52 , where efficient repairs allowed me to 53 my journey
without much delay. On my drive home, I reflected with gratitude on the many acts of 54 I had been
granted that day and 55 to extend that warmth to others.
41．A．walk B．ride C．drive D．flight
42．A．suspected B．discovered C．ignored D．imagined
43．A．jump-start B．test-drive C．safety- inspect D．spot-check
44．A．directed B．navigated C．surveyed D．encountered
45．A．slightly B．frequently C．occasionally D．entirely
46．A．critical B．scared C．ignorant D．ashamed
47．A．forwarded B．returned C．exposed D．whispered
48．A．recognition B．assistance C．negotiation D．evidence
49．A．rollover B．pileup C．blowout D．breakdown
50．A．wait for B．cut off C．turn down D．contribute to
51．A．assume B．confirm C．ensure D．promise
52．A．airport B．garage C．hotel D．station
53．A．shift B．improve C．resume D．adjust
54．A．concern B．sympathy C．kindness D．generosity
55．A．agreed B．hesitated C．begged D．resolved
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。
Dujiangyan Dam, 45km north of Chengdu, an ancient technological wonder of the country, was originally
constructed around 256 BC by the State of Qin 56 an irrigation(灌溉) and flood control system as well as a
remarkable example of ancient engineering skill. Due to the success of the project, the dam 57 (automatic)
changes the water flow of the Min River and channels it into irrigation. For more than 2, 000 years, the dam
58 (continue) to make the most of the water protection works.
During the Warring States period, 59 troubled people living along the banks of Min River was the annual
flooding. 60 (aid) by thousands of local people, Qin governor and irrigation engineer Li Bing investigated
the problem thoroughly and led a team 61 (construct) a levee (河堤) to redirect a portion of river’s flow. Then
they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to discharge the extra water. With the system finished, no more floods 62
(occur). What’s more, it made Sichuan one of the most productive agricultural regions in China 63 the
redirected water from the Min River could be used for irrigation. If you visit Dujiangyan, you will see 64
unusual construction that resembles a fish’s mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important
parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, 65 (be) designed initially to control the water flow throughout
the year.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将举办以“Studying Abroad: Is It a Good or Bad Idea ”为主题的辩论赛。请
你代表俱乐部写一则通知，内容包括：
1.辩论赛的主题、时间和地点；
2.观赛注意事项；
3.欢迎同学们观赛。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80 左右；
2.可适当补充细节，以使行文连贯；
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节 (满分 25 分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I worked at a local station of the Berlin fire department. We got an alert (警报) around 8:25pm that Friday and
rushed to the fire engine, where the printout from the dispatcher (调度员) said there was a nine-year-old boy locked in
a safe(保险箱).
I asked myself: if it were a safe, would it be airtight I was aware that it might already be too late by the time
we arrived. I had to plan for a bad outcome. On the other hand, if we were in time, how long would it take us to open
the safe I knew it would be an incredibly difficult task. It’s what safes are designed for—not to be opened.
It took less than five minutes to reach the property. When I saw a woman crying on the street,
I knew the situation was serious. She was the boy’s mother and she led us into the basement. She told us the boy
was alive and we started talking to him; he was very calm. We asked how it had happened: during a game of hide and
seek with his five-year-old brother, he had thought the safe would be a good place to hide.
The boy’s parents had got the house from his mother’s father. The unlocked safe had been there when they
moved in and was in an area they didn’t use much. The boy’s little brother had shut the safe, then, when he couldn’t
open it again. The only person who knew the combination was the boy’s late grandfather.
From the outset, the biggest priority was getting oxygen to the boy. We got oxygen from the hospital. The boy
said that he could feel a thin stream of air. I asked his parents if anyone had opened the safe before and they said no.
So we had to guess a six-digit code (密码). We started typing them in—but we had to wait 10 minutes between each
attempt before we could try again. So quickly we tried them all. No luck.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
We were fully prepared at this point to open the safe by force, starting with a drill.
Then, just as we started to make the first cut, my workmate typed in the correct code.

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