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2024-2025学年擂鼓台中学高二下学期第二次月考
英语
(考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分)
第一节：单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. — I can drive you home.
— , but are you sure it’s not too much trouble
A. That would be great B. Don’t bother
C. I’m afraid not D. Take care
2. The match has been until tomorrow because of bad weather.
A. passed up B. put off C. banked on D. turned down
3. Every life has its ups and downs, so having a(n) attitude to life has been found to be very important.
A. convenient B. optimistic C. impressive D. negative
4. The road conditions there turned out to be very good, was more than we could expect.
A. it B. what C. which D. that
5. At the end of the meeting, it was announced that an agreement .
A. has been reached B. had been reached
C. has reached D. had reached
6. We are glad to see the plan out smoothly by your group so far.
A. carrying B. to carry C. carry D. carried
7. Jane realized her to become the first woman to run the 10,000 metres within 30 minutes.
A. achievement B. commitment
C. competition D. ambition
8. We will have to rely more on energy, such as solar and wind power.
A. complex B. illegal C. alternative D. financial
9. From the expressions on the comedians’ faces, it’s impossible to know their true feelings are.
A. that B. why C. what D. where
10. The greatest dilemmas moral problems, when we are uncertain which choice results in doing the right thing.
A. escape from B. suffer from C. withdraw from D. arise from
11. Since last month, George, along with some of his former classmates, to have a 20-year gathering during this summer holiday.
A. has been desiring B. desired
C. had desired D. have desired
12. All children should be encouraged to realize their full in school.
A. potential B. principles C. possessions D. participation
13. Criticizing children frequently is bound to their confidence in pursuing dreams.
A. boost B. weaken C. generate D. enhance
14. It’s not a good idea to exercise much close to bedtime, regular exercise is very important.
A. as soon as B. as long as C. since D. though
15. — Michael was late for Mr. Smith’s chemistry class this morning.
— As far as I know, he never came late to class.
A. So what B. Why not C. Who cares D. How come
第二节：完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful. Cathy suffered some terrible 16 in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she 17 became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head — to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to 18 our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally 19 it. The team practice, 20 was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly 21 her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to 22 her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit 23 to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to 24 and insisted she go.
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t 25 a single practice. She had a 26 intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this 27 human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of 28 of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a 29 — ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to 30 her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end,I suddenly heard the head coach 31 . “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her
32 and enthusiasm. 33 skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset (财富) one can hold is the heart.”
It was the greatest 34 of my daughter’s life. With all she had been 35 it her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph (成功).
16. A. failure B. pressure C. loss D. illness
17. A. usually B. finally C. firstly D. frequently
18. A. improve B. train C. join D. contact
19. A. increased B. found C. created D. made
20. A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead
21. A. use B. survive C. save D. waste
22. A. pull B. tell C. hide D. fire
23. A. afraid B. nervous C. ready D. free
24. A. take off B. set off C. give up D. show up
25. A. attend B. miss C. ban D. start
26. A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind
27. A. trusted B. determined C. experienced D. embarrassed
28. A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise
29. A. beginner B. learner C. partner D. winner
30. A. cheer on B. compete with C. respond to D. run after
31. A. admitting B. explaining C. announcing D. whispering
32. A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom
33. A. Although B. Since C. Once D. Because
34. A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment
35. A. through B. under C. across D. around
第三节、阅读理解
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
A Language Programme for Teenagers
Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.
Our Courses
Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.
Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas—speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).
Course Type Days Numbers of Lesson Course Timetable
Standard Course Mon - Fri 20 lessons 9:00-12:30
Intensive Course Mon－Fri 20 lessons 9:00-12:30
20 lessons 13:00-14:30
Evaluation
Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.
Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.
Arrivals and Transfer
Our programme offers the full package—students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student’s full flight details at least 4 weeks in advance.
Meals / Allergies(过敏) / Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.
We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and / or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.
36. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course
A. It is less effective. B. It focuses on speaking.
C. It includes extra lessons. D. It gives you confidence.
37. When can a student attend Standard Course
A. 13:00—14:30 Monday. B. 9:00—12:30 Tuesday.
C. 13:00—14:30 Friday. D. 9:00—12:30 Saturday.
38. Before starting their programme, students are expected to ________.
A. take a language test B. have an online interview
C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levels
39. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to ________.
A. inform students of their full flight details
B. look after students throughout the programme
C. offer students free sightseeing trips
D. collect students’ luggage in advance
40. Which of the following may require an extra payment
A. Cooked dinner. B. Mealtime dessert.
C. Packed lunch. D. Special diet.
B
What makes a gift special Is it the price you see on the gift receipt Or is it the look on the recipient’s face when they receive it that determines the true value What gift is worth the most
This Christmas I was debating what to give my father. My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything. I pulled out my phone to read a text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father. My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming, and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower, a lone dandelion (蒲公英) standing against the bright blue sky, inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.
I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind. The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe. My dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it. The poem was focused around dreaming, and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer, the white paper coloring with words that influenced my childhood, I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate.
Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad’s face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame (框架), I knew I had given the perfect gift.
41. The author’s inspiration for the gift came from .
A. a photo of a flower B. a story about a kid
C. a call from the mother D. an article about Christmas
42. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to a poem by _______.
A. the father B. the author
C. Edgar Allan Poe D. William Blake
43. The author made the gift by .
A. searching for the poems online B. drawing the background by hand
C. painting the letters in three colors D. matching the words with pictures
44. Why did the author know that she had given the perfect gift to her father
A. Because it was more expensive. B. Because it was a surprise to her father.
C. Because it was a homemade gift. D. Because it was treasured by her father.
45. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To show how to design images for gifts.
B. To suggest making gifts from one’s heart.
C. To explain how computers help create gifts.
D. To describe the gifts the author has received.
C
For many students who desire to move around but not far freely, one of the most common vehicles is the bicycle. For such a seemingly simple invention, its story is not that simple.
Most historians trace its origin back to 1817, when a German nobleman named Karl von Drais invented a wooden, two-wheeled machine that riders moved forward with their feet. His invention became popular in both England and France, where it eventually became known as the velocipede. Unfortunately, it was eventually banned as a danger to pedestrians and was rarely seen after the early 1820s.
Things were quiet for several decades until the bicycle development took off in the1860s. An important milestone happened in Paris in 1863 when pedals were added to the front axle (轴). This occurred in Pierre Michaux’s workshop, but it’s unclear whether he or his employee, Pierre Lallement, should be given credit for the innovation Lallement moved to the United States, where he obtained a patent for “improvements in velocipedes” in 1866. These new machines proved to be popular, and the name “bicycle” had come into use by 1869. However, many people referred to them as “bone shakers”, which described their clunky ride due to a heavy wooden frame and steel wheels.
In the 1870s, “high wheelers” or “penny-farthings” became popular. However, with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel, they could be dangerous, if riders had to stop suddenly, as they would “take a header” when their momentum (动量) carried them over the front wheel onto their heads. Eventually, English inventor John Kemp Starley designed a “safety bicycle” with two same small wheels, a chain drive, and a set of gears. With tires added in and brake systems bettered in the following decades, bicycle production had skyrocketed to over one million bicycles by 1899.
Mass production of bicycles increased their popularity greatly, since they became affordable for the average person. Over the course of the 20th century, manufacturers continued to improve the features and design of bicycles as new technologies appeared.
46. Why was the early bicycle forbidden after its invention
A. It was simply pushed by riders’ feet.
B. It was considered as a threat to traffic safety.
C. It was made in Germany with cheap materials.
D. It lacked a patent from an official organization
47. What change did the 1860s see in the bicycle
A. The growth of its manufacturers.
B. The replacement of its front axle.
C. An improvement in its drive part.
D. An advance in its production environment.
48. What does the underlined word “clunky” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Stable and safe. B. Easy but expensive.
C. Convenient and interesting. D. Heavy and awkward.
49. What was a feature of high wheelers
A. It had a set of tires.
B. It moved at quite a low speed.
C. Its two wheels were different in size.
D. Its brake system was highly sensitive
50. What is the main idea of the text
A. Bicycles have a long and rich history.
B. The world becomes smaller due to bicycles.
C. Bicycles have gained wide popularity worldwide.
D. New technologies encourage bicycles’ development.
D
Failure is probably the most exhausting experience a person ever has. There is nothing more tiring than not succeeding.
We experience this tiredness in two ways: as start-up fatigue (疲惫) and performance fatigue. In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it has either too boring or too difficult.And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel.
Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical, not something in our muscles and bones. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.
Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors. Applying my own rule,I determined to write them in alphabetical (按字母顺序), never letting myself leave out a tough idea. And I always started the day’s work with the difficult task of essay-writing. Experience proved that the rule works.
Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle. Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, however hard we work. we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can-then let the unconscious take over.
When planning Encyclopaedia Britannica (《大英百科全书》), I had to create a table of contents based on the topics of its articles. Nothing like this had ever been done before, and day after day I kept coming up with solutions, but none of them worked. My fatigue became almost unbearable.
One day, mentally exhausted,I wrote down all the reasons why this problem could not be solved. I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. Relived,I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.
An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind. In the weeks that followed, the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind provided correct at every step. Though I worked as hard as before, I felt no fatigue. Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing.
Human beings, I believe must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.
51. People with start-up fatigue are most likely to .
A. delay tasks B. work hard
C. seek help D. accept failure
52. What does the author recommend doing to prevent start-up fatigue
A. Writing essays in strict order. B. Building up physical strength.
C. Leaving out the toughest ideas. D. Dealing with the hardest task first.
53. On what occasion does a person probably suffer from performance fatigue
A. Before starting a difficult task. B. When all the solutions fail.
C. If the job is rather boring. D. After finding a way out.
54. According to the author, the unconscious mind may help us .
A. ignore mental problems B. get some nice sleep
C. gain complete relief D. find the right solution
55. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Success Is Built upon Failure
B. How to Handle Performance Fatigue
C. Getting over Fatigue: A Way to Success
D. Fatigue: An Early Sign of Health Problems
第四节、阅读表达
阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
I’m a 34-year-old man, married, lived in a nice house, and have a successful career as an educational consultant. But my life was not always so great. I had a learning disability from an early age. I went to a special school where I got plenty of extra help. Still, I suffered the rest of my school days in public schools.
My life improved remarkably when I discovered art. The art world gave me a chance to express myself without words. I went to a workshop and gradually got good at making things with clay (黏土). Here I learned my first important lesson: disabled as I was in language. I could still be smart and well express myself with clay. And my confidence came along.
I got my next lesson from rock climbing. It was a fun thing but I was scared from the start. I soon noticed it wasn’t a talent thing; it was practice. So I did it more. After about five years of climbing, I found myself in Yosemite Valley on a big wall. I learned that if you fall in love with something and do it all the time, you will get better at it.
Later I decided to apply my previous experience to learning how to read and write. Every day I practiced reading and writing, which I used to avoid as much as possible. After two hard years, I was literate.
Having gone through the long process with art, rock climbing, and reading and writing, now I’ve got to a point in my life where I know I am smart enough to dive into an area that is totally unknown, hard, but interesting.
56. What made the author’s school days difficult ( No more than 5 words )
57. Why did art give the author confidence ( No more than 10 words )
58. What lesson did the author learn from rock climbing ( No more than 15 words )
59. What is the meaning of the underlined part in Paragraph 4 ( No more than 5 words )
60. How does the author’s story inspire you to overcome difficulties in life Put it in your own words. ( No more than 20 words )
第五节：书面表达 (满分25分)
假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你在某网站的论坛上读到一位名为 Chris的外国学生发的帖子，得知他有意来中国的大学学习。请根据以下提示给 Chris留言：
( 1 ) 鼓励他来中国留学；
( 2 ) 说明来华留学的好处 (如：加深对中国的了解，对个人发展的益处等)；
( 3 ) 表示愿意进一步提供帮助。
注意：
( 1 ) 词数不少于100；
( 2 ) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
( 3 ) 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Any suggestions Posted on Mar. 22nd, 2018 9:00 PM
It’s time to make a decision. I’m wondering if I should go to China for college.
Reply to Chris Posted on Mar. 23rd, 2018 10:00AM
Hi, Chris, 此处不能答题
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参考答案
第一节
1. 对话中前者表示愿意开车送后者回家，后者应该表达感激之情。 答案 ：A。
A选项“That would be great”表示“那太好了”，符合语境；B选项“Don’t bother”表示“不用麻烦了”，语气不合适；C选项“I’m afraid not”表示“恐怕不行”，与语境不符；D选项“Take care”表示“小心”，与对话内容无关。
2. 题目描述比赛因为天气原因被推迟。 答案 ：B。
B选项“put off”表示“推迟”；A选项“passed up”表示“错过”；C选项“banked on”表示“依赖”；D选项“turned down”表示“拒绝”。
3. 题目强调对生活态度的重要性。 答案 ：B。
B选项“optimistic”表示“乐观的”，符合语境；A选项“convenient”表示“方便的”；C选项“impressive”表示“令人印象深刻的”；D选项“negative”表示“消极的”。
4. 非限制性定语从句，修饰前面的句子。 答案 ：C。
C选项“which”引导非限制性定语从句，指代前面的整个句子；A选项“it”不能引导定语从句；B选项“what”引导名词性从句；D选项“that”引导限制性定语从句。
5. 会议结束时宣布的事情，发生在过去。 答案 ：B。
B选项“had been reached”表示过去完成时，符合语境；A选项“has been reached”表示现在完成时；C选项“has reached”是现在完成时，但主动语态不合适；D选项“had reached”是过去完成时，但主动语态不合适。
6. see sth. done，表示看到某事被做。 答案 ：D。
D选项“carried”是过去分词，用于被动语态；A选项“carrying”是现在分词；B选项“to carry”是不定式；C选项“carry”是动词原形。
7. 题目描述Jane意识到自己的某个目标。 答案 ：D。
D选项“ambition”表示“雄心，目标”；A选项“achievement”表示“成就”；B选项“commitment”表示“承诺”；C选项“competition”表示“竞争”。
8. 题目描述我们将依赖更多的替代能源。 答案 ：C。
C选项“alternative”表示“替代的”；A选项“complex”表示“复杂的”；B选项“illegal”表示“非法的”；D选项“financial”表示“金融的”。
9. 题目描述从喜剧演员的表情上无法知道他们的真实感受是什么。 答案 ：C。
C选项“what”引导宾语从句，作know的宾语；A选项“that”引导宾语从句时不作成分；B选项“why”表示原因；D选项“where”表示地点。
10. 题目描述最大的困境来自于道德问题。 答案 ：D。
D选项“arise from”表示“起源于，来自”；A选项“escape from”表示“逃离”；B选项“suffer from”表示“遭受”；C选项“withdraw from”表示“退出”。
11. 主语是George，along with后面的成分不影响谓语动词的单复数。 答案 ：A。
A选项“has been desiring”是现在完成进行时，表示从过去到现在一直持续的动作；B选项“desired”是一般过去时；C选项“had desired”是过去完成时；D选项“have desired”是现在完成时，但主语应为复数。
12. 题目描述鼓励孩子们实现他们的全部潜力。 答案 ：A。
A选项“potential”表示“潜力”；B选项“principles”表示“原则”；C选项“possessions”表示“财产”；D选项“participation”表示“参与”。
13. 题目描述经常批评孩子会削弱他们的自信心。 答案 ：B。
B选项“weaken”表示“削弱”；A选项“boost”表示“增强”；C选项“generate”表示“产生”；D选项“enhance”表示“提高”。
14. 前后句之间存在转折关系。 答案 ：D。
D选项“though”表示“尽管”；A选项“as soon as”表示“一……就……”；B选项“as long as”表示“只要”；C选项“since”表示“因为”。
15. 对Michael迟到表示惊讶。 答案 ：D。
D选项“How come”表示“为什么，怎么会”；A选项“So what”表示“那又怎样”；B选项“Why not”表示“为什么不”；C选项“Who cares”表示“谁在乎”。
第二节
文章主要内容：Cathy童年患病，治疗后健康。受奥运会启发，梦想成为游泳运动员。加入游泳队后起步艰难，咳嗽但坚持训练，从不缺席。尽管常是最后一名，她保持决心。年终颁奖时，教练授予她最高荣誉，表扬她的意志和热情，强调心比技能更重要。
16. 答案 ：D
下文提到“After years of regular treatment, she finally became healthy”，说明Cathy早期患病，经过治疗才康复。
17. 答案 ：B
经过多年的治疗，Cathy最终恢复了健康，所以选择“finally”。
18. 答案 ：C
根据语境，Cathy想加入当地的游泳队，所以选择“join”。
19. 答案 ：D
“make it”在这里表示“成功”，符合语境。
20. 答案 ：A
前后句之间存在转折关系，所以用“however”。
21. 答案 ：B
Cathy在训练初期咳嗽、呛水，很难“survive”那几周。
22. 答案 ：A
“pull sb. from”表示“使某人脱离”，符合语境。
23. 答案 ：C
Cathy穿着泳衣，准备出发，所以选择“ready”。
24. 答案 ：C
Cathy拒绝“give up”放弃游泳。
25. 答案 ：B
从那天起，Cathy坚持游泳，没有错过任何一次训练，所以选择“miss”。
26. 答案 ：C
Cathy有一个坚定的决心，所以选择“firm”。
27. 答案 ：B
Cathy变得坚定且有使命感，所以选择“determined”。
28. 答案 ：A
Cathy在比赛中经常是最后一名，所以她会有挫败感，选择“frustration”。
29. 答案 ：D
Cathy难以接受自己从未赢过，所以选择“winner”。
30. 答案 ：A
Cathy为朋友们加油，所以选择“cheer on”。
31. 答案 ：C
在颁奖典礼接近尾声时，主教练在“宣布”获奖者，所以选择“announcing”。
32. 答案 ：B
Cathy用她的意志和热情激励了我们，所以选择“will”。
33. 答案 ：A
前后句之间存在转折关系，所以用“Although”。
34. 答案 ：D
对Cathy来说，这是她生命中最伟大的时刻，所以选择“moment”。
35. 答案 ：A
“go through”表示“经历”，符合语境。
第三节
A篇介绍“Teenagers Abroad”语言项目，包括标准课程和强化课程的区别（强化课有额外课程）、评估方式（在线测试）、全程照顾服务（机场接送）和餐饮安排（特殊饮食可能额外收费）。
36. 强化课程与标准课程有何不同
依据 Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning. 我们的强化课程建立在标准课程的基础上，每周增加10节课，保证最快的语言学习。
答案 ：C强化课程在标准课程的基础上每周增加了10节课，所以它们之间的区别在于强化课程包含额外的课程。
37. 学生何时可以参加标准课程
答案 ：B依据 文章所给表格内容，标准课程在周一到周五的9:00-12:30上课，所以学生可以在周二的9:00-12:30参加标准课程。
38. 在开始他们的课程之前，学生们应该 _________。
依据 The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. 他们中的大多数人在开始学习课程之前都要参加一次在线语言测试。
答案 ：A大多数学生在开始项目前会参加在线语言测试。
39. 有了完整的套餐，项目组织者应该________。
依据Our programme offers the full package—students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. 我们的课程提供全套服务 — 学生从开始到结束都得到很好的照顾。
答案 ：B 项目提供全套服务，从学生开始到结束都会得到很好的照顾。
40. 以下哪项可能需要额外付款
依据We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and / or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food. 我们要求您让我们知道任何过敏或饮食要求以及您服用的任何药物的信息。根据过敏类型及/或饮食要求，提供特别食物可能会额外收费。
答案 ：D对于有过敏或特殊饮食需求的学生，提供特殊食物可能需要额外收费。
B篇概括：作者为父亲准备圣诞礼物，灵感来自父亲发来的蒲公英照片和诗，决定制作一个图文结合的礼物（匹配诗和背景图），父亲收到后非常珍惜，故事强调用心制作礼物的价值。
41. 作者的灵感来自于 ________。
依据The flower, a lone dandelion standing against the bright blue sky, inspired me. 一朵孤零零的蒲公英矗立在明亮的蓝天下，给了我灵感。
答案 ：A作者从一张蒲公英的照片中获得了灵感。
42. 第三段中下划线的“it”指的是 _______ 的一首诗。
依据 ：The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe. My dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it.这首诗是Edgar Allan Poe写的，父亲朗读了它，我打印了这首诗，并且在网上搜索一张符合这首诗的背景图片。由此可知，此处的“it”指的是Edgar Allan Poe的那首诗。故选C。
43. 作者通过 ________ 制作礼物
依据I sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. ... I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it. 我把这朵米色花的照片发到我的电脑上，并在上面键入了这首诗. ......我把这句话也打了出来，并在网上搜索了它的背景。
答案 ：D作者通过将诗歌与图片相匹配来制作礼物。
44. 为什么作者知道她给了父亲最完美的礼物
依据The minute I saw the look on my dad’s face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame, I knew I had given the perfect gift. 当我看到父亲打开那些精心放在廉价镜框里的旋转的黑色字母时脸上的表情时，我知道我送了一份完美的礼物。
答案 ：D作者看到父亲拆开礼物时的表情，就知道自己给了父亲一份完美的礼物，说明这份礼物被父亲珍视。
45. 文章的主要目的是什么
依据I decided that those words would be my gift to my father. ... I knew I had given the perfect gift. 我决定把这些话作为我送给父亲的礼物. ......我知道我送了一份完美的礼物。
答案 ：B文章主要讲述了作者如何用心为父亲准备礼物，所以主要目的是建议人们用心制作礼物。
C篇概括：自行车发展史，从1817年脚推式发明（因危险被禁），到1860年代添加踏板（驱动改进），1870年代高轮车（易翻车），再到安全自行车设计，20世纪普及。
46. 为什么早期的自行车在发明后被禁止使用
依据Unfortunately, it was eventually banned as a danger to pedestrians and was rarely seen after the early 1820s. 不幸的是，它最终被禁止，因为它对行人有危险，在19世纪20年代初之后就很少见到了。
答案 ：B早期的自行车被认为对行人构成威胁，因此被禁止。
47. 19世纪60年代自行车发生了多大的变化
依据An important milestone happened in Paris in 1863 when pedals were added to the front axle. 1863年在巴黎，踏板被安装到前轴上，这是一个重要的里程碑。
答案 ：C 19世纪60年代，自行车的一个重要变化是在前轮轴上添加了踏板。
48. 第三段中划线的单词“clunky”是什么意思
依据which described their clunky ride due to a heavy wooden frame and steel wheels. 由于沉重的木架和钢轮，它们的行驶非常笨拙。
答案 ：D由于笨重的木质车架和钢制车轮，这些新机器骑起来很笨拙，所以“clunky”意为“笨重而笨拙的”。
49. 高空飞车的特点是什么
依据However, with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel, they could be dangerous... 然而，由于前轮很大，后轮小得多，它们可能很危险……
答案 ：C高轮车的特点是前轮大后轮小。
50. 这篇文章的主旨是什么
依据For such a seemingly simple invention, its story is not that simple. ... Mass production of bicycles increased their popularity greatly... 对于这样一个看似简单的发明，它的故事并不那么简单. ...自行车的大量生产大大增加了它们的受欢迎程度。
答案 ：A文章主要讲述了自行车的发展历史，说明自行车虽然看似简单，但其历史并不简单。
D篇内容概括：讨论失败带来的疲劳（启动疲劳和表现疲劳），作者建议先处理最难任务克服启动疲劳，并分享个人经验：表现疲劳时，潜意识可帮助找到解决方案，成功源于克服疲劳。
51. 有创业疲劳症的人最有可能 ________.
依据In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it has either too boring or too difficult. And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel. 在前一种情况下，我们不断推迟一项任务，因为它要么太无聊，要么太困难。拖延得越久，我们就越觉得累。
答案 ：A有启动疲惫的人最有可能推迟任务。
52. 作者建议做些什么来防止启动疲劳
依据 The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first. 解决办法很明显，但可能不容易实施：总是先处理最难的工作。
答案 ：D作者建议首先处理最困难的任务来防止启动疲惫。
53. 在什么情况下一个人可能会表现疲劳
依据Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, however hard we work, we fail again and again. 虽然愿意开始，但我们似乎不能把工作做好。它的困难似乎是如此之大，以至于无论我们多么努力，我们还是一次又一次地失败。
答案 ：B当所有解决方案都失败时，一个人可能会遭受表现疲惫。
54. 根据作者的观点，潜意识可能会帮助我们 ________.
依据I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind. 我突然醒了，脑子里清楚地想到了解决办法。
答案 ：D作者认为无意识思维可能帮助我们找到正确的解决方案。
55. 这篇文章最好的标题是什么
依据Failure is probably the most exhausting experience a person ever has. ... Success, then, means never feeling tired. 失败可能是一个人最疲惫的经历. ...因此，成功意味着永不疲倦。
答案 ：C文章主要讨论了如何通过克服疲惫感来获得成功，所以最佳标题是“克服疲惫：通往成功的道路”。
第四节
文章主要介绍作者童年有学习障碍，学校生活艰难。通过艺术（陶艺）找到非语言表达方式，建立自信；从攀岩学到成功源于练习；坚持阅读写作两年后脱盲；经历证明，面对未知挑战，坚持和另辟蹊径可成功。
56. 是什么让作者的学生时代变得艰难
答案 ：Learning disability.
文章提到“I had a learning disability from an early age”，说明学习障碍使作者的学校生活变得困难。
57. 为什么艺术给了作者信心
答案 ：Because it allowed him to express himself without words.
文章提到“The art world gave me a chance to express myself without words”，说明艺术让作者有机会不用言语表达自己，从而建立了自信。
58. 作者从攀岩中学到了什么
答案：Passion and persistence lead to improvement.
依据if you fall in love with something and do it all the time, you will get better at it. 热爱并坚持某件事会让人更擅长它。
59. 第四段划线部分是什么意思
答案 ：Literate.
文章提到“After two hard years, I was literate”，说明经过两年的努力，作者学会了读写，所以划线部分的意思是“有文化的，能读写的”。
60. 作者的故事如何激励你克服生活中的困难
答案 ：Face challenges bravely and persevere in efforts. / Persistence and alternative approaches can conquer life’s challenges. / By staying passionate and persistent.
作者的故事激励我们要勇敢地面对挑战，并坚持不懈地努力。
第五节
范文一
Hi, Chris,
I read your post about considering studying in China, and I strongly encourage you to pursue this opportunity.
Studying here offers significant benefits. Firstly, it deepens your understanding of Chinese culture, history, and modern society through direct experience. Secondly, it enhances personal development by improving your Mandarin skills and fostering independence in a new environment. Additionally, Chinese universities provide high-quality education with diverse academic programs, which can boost your future career prospects.
I am willing to assist you further with practical advice, such as choosing a suitable university or adapting to campus life. Feel free to contact me for more details. I believe this experience will be rewarding and unforgettable.
Yours,
Li Jin
范文二
Hi, Chris,
Welcome to consider studying in China! It’s an amazing decision that will broaden your horizons and enrich your life.
By coming here, you’ll not only gain a deeper insight into one of the world’s oldest civilizations but also acquire valuable skills like Mandarin, which is increasingly important globally. Moreover, Chinese universities offer excellent academic resources and opportunities for international students to grow intellectually and personally.
If you’re unsure where to start, let me know! I can assist with everything from selecting a major to adapting to life in China. Don’t hesitate to reach out and I’m always here to support you!
Yours,
Li Jin

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