2022-2023山东省青岛重点中学高二上学期联考阶段诊断英语试题（原卷版+ 解析版）

青岛十九中2022～2023学年第一学期阶段诊断
高二英语试题
说明：1．本试卷分为四部分，满分150分。答题时间120分钟。
2．请将选择题的答案选出后用2B铅笔涂在答题纸对应题目的代号上;非选择题用黑色签字笔将正确答案写在答题纸对应的答题区域，答在试卷上作废。
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．What is the time now
A．4:40. B．5:00. C．5:20.
2．How will the woman help the man
A．By writing a history paper. B．By finding some information. C．By giving him a newspaper.
3．What will the man do at 4:00
A．Take a test. B．Have a class. C．Visit a doctor.
4．What does the man mean
A．The woman’s idea is not practical.
B．The woman should start her own tour company.
C．The woman should find her own apartment.
5．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a hotel. B．In a hospital. C．In a restaurant.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6．What are the speakers talking about
A．Stealing. B．Killing. C．Robbing.
7．What does the guy look like
A．He wears a red jacket. B．He has long blond hair. C．He has a scar (疤) on his forehead.
8．Who is the man speaker probably
A．A lawyer. B．A police officer. C．A cafe owner.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9．What are the speakers talking about
A．The building of a bridge.
B．The sport facilities (设施) of a school.
C．The building of a city park.
10．Why is the man against the idea of having outdoor tennis courts
A．It isn’t popular here. B．There is a limit of users. C．It can’t be used in bad weather.
11．What do the two speakers agree to build
A．A dance studio. B．A children’s pool. C．Basketball courts.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12．When was the party held
A．On Friday. B．On Saturday. C．On Sunday.
13．What did the man enjoy at the party
A．The food. B．The computer games. C．The music.
14．How did the man go home after the party
A．He walked home. B．He took a bus home. C．He drove home.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Where will the speakers go first
A．To Italy. B．To Austria. C．To France.
16．How will the speakers travel most of the time
A．By car. B．By ship. C．By train.
17．How long will the speakers’ holiday probably last
A．Three weeks. B．Four weeks. C．Six weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the woman
A．A scientist. B．A hostess. C．A guide.
19．What is the title of the man’s presentation
A．A Smaller World.
B．Technology and Cultural Change.
C．Means of Transportation.
20．What’s the problem with people who use communications technology
A．They have worse and worse eyesight.
B．They don’t have enough time for housework.
C．They spend less time with friends and neighbors.
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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Hands-on experience is still attractive to many buyers, although online ordering is popular in the UK today.
Oxford Street
London is shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lit by a politician, a great sportsman, or a superstar.
Kensington High Street
A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden — good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.
Borough Market
One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stands, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy special food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.
More places for bargains
Portobello Road on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the subway station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at weekends, though. Convent Garden offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.
1. What makes Oxford Street become special in December
A. The wonderful window dressing.
B. The Europe’s largest music shop.
C. The lights lit by a famous person.
D. Many bargains to choose from.
2. To enjoy special food, where can you go
A. Kensington High Street. B. Camden Market.
C. Borough Market. D. Portobello Road.
3. Where is this passage probably taken from
A. A trip guide. B. A news report.
C. A science book D. A financial magazine.
B
According to B. C. Forbes, many widely known winners struggled with difficulties and failures before they achieved success, and the reason why they ultimately achieved is that they never lost their courage when they suffered setbacks.
In ancient times, a king had a big rock placed on a roadway, and he hid himself to see if anyone would remove the huge rock.
Some of the wealthy noblemen and businessmen came by and simply walked around it. Many blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but no one did anything to move the stone out of the way.
Then a farmer came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the rock he laid down his load and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he succeeded.
After the farmer picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a reward lying on the road where the rock had been. It contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating the gold was for the person who removed the stone from the roadway.
The farmer learned what many of us struggle to understand: Hidden behind every obstacle is an opportunity, yet many are unwilling to explore it.
Obstacles are present in everyday life. It can be a barrier that sets you back or stops your progress. Or you are about to carry out your best plan, but then a block that derails it appears. They are all discouraging and cause a loss of time and resources.
Beyond the frustration, what role do obstacles serve Keep in mind that within the experience there could be a greater lesson contained. Perhaps you need it to master a skill or gain valuable knowledge before continuing your plans.
But what you can learn from the experience is never about involving in a battle with reality. Facing the challenges helps you move through obstacles rather than allow them to control your life.
4. What can you learn from the first paragraph
A. Successful people always meet different difficulties.
B. People succeed because they aren’t defeated by obstacles.
C. Successful people have a better ability to overcome difficulties.
D. The more obstacles people meet, the more easily they succeed.
5. Why does the author mention the story of the farmer
A. To criticise the wealthy noblemen and businessmen.
B. To highlight that there are many huge obstacles in life.
C. To show an example of how kindness brings reward.
D. To explain that opportunities often come after obstacles.
6. What does the underlined word “derails” mean in the passage
A. To cause the loss of something. B. To make changes to something.
C. To lead to the formation of something. D. To stop the continuation of something.
7. According to the author, what role does an obstacle serve
A. It causes psychological feelings.
B It gives you the ability to con test reality.
C. It offers a lesson that makes you move on better.
D. It provides an opportunity to avoid future obstacles.
C
South Africa’s Natalie Du Toit reached her personal goal of participating in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, carving her place in history as the third amputee (截肢者) to qualify for the Olympics. This talented swimmer finished in 16th place in the woman’s 10-kilometre open water race, which took competitors about two hours to complete.
Swimming at an Olympic Games event has always been a goal for Natalie. She narrowly missed qualifying for the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and was determined to qualify for the 2004 Athens Olympics, but in 2001, due to a traffic accident, Natalie had her left leg terribly injured and amputated at the knee. Many may have seen this as the end of her Olympic dreams, but three months after losing her leg, this strong-minded young woman was back in the pool doing what she loved best—swimming.
Natalie admitted that it has been a long road which has taken an incredible amount of determination and hard work. She was rightfully proud of her achievement and felt that she deserved her place at the Olympics, which had nothing to do with whether she is disabled or not.
It was the first year that the 10-kilometr e open water marathon had been included in the Olympic Games and Natalie chose to train with this race as her goal. She felt that she was more suited to this long-distance open water race because there is less emphasis on the start and there are no rolling turns to deal with, both of which may have put her at a disadvantage. The open water event may have levelled the playing field a little for Natalie, but she was nevertheless up against some intense competition and gave an impressive performance.
Natalie was thrilled to have had the opportunity to compete in an able-bodied race at the Beijing Olympics but admitted that having set a personal goal to place in the top five, she was a little disappointed in her performance which saw her finish 1 minute 22.2 seconds behind Russian gold medalist, Larisa Ilchenko.
Although in demand as a motivational speaker, Natalie does not consider herself a campaigner for athletes with physical disabilities. She has her personal dreams and perseveres in achieving her personal goals—and she encourages and inspires others to do the same.
8. Which is true about Natalie’s achievement
A. She placed 16th in a swimming event at the Beijing Olympics.
B. She spent two hours completing the 10-kilometre open water race.
C. She took part in both the Sydney Olympics and the Athens Olympics.
D. She was the third disabled athlete to qualify for an Olympic swimming event.
9. What does the underlined sentence mean in the third paragraph
A. Natalie felt delighted to qualify for the Olympics as a disabled swimmer.
B. Natalie’s disability was an important reason why she could qualify for the Olympics.
C. Natalie thought it was more difficult for a disabled athlete to attend the Olympics.
D. Natalie earned her place at the Olympics because she persevered in working for it.
10. What was Natalie’s purpose for choosing the open water marathon in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
A. It was a good way for her to improve skills.
B. It was less likely to put her at a disadvantage.
C. It took less effort for her to prepare for the event.
D. It was the first time the event was included in the Olympics.
11. What is the main idea of this passage
A. How Natalie got through the pain of losing her leg.
B. How Natalie’s story has motivated disabled people.
C. How Natalie has pursued her personal goals despite her disability
D. How disabled athletes can take part in able-bodied Olympic events.
D
Louis Wain’s Cute Cats
Louis Wain was one of the most popular illustrators (插画师) in the history of England. Born in 1860, Wain was well-known for his anthropomorphic (拟人化的) pictures of cats and his work helped to upraise the profile and popularity of our feline (猫科的) friends to extraordinary heights. Before Wain, cats in England were often thought of without respect but his work humanised them and helped to show them as something to be liked, admired and even loved. “He made the cat his own,” H. G. Wells once remarked. “He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world.”
In his early years, Wain aimed at becoming a press artist. He specialised in drawing animals and country scenes and had work published in several journals including the popular Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. It wasn’t until 1884, when Wain was twenty-four, that he sold his first drawing of a cat to The Illustrated London News. Two years after this he got his first real taste of success when he was appointed to illustrate a children’s book. His illustrations seem a lot more traditional when compared to his later work. Yet even in these early examples, we can see signs of his ability to give a cat a personality and a playful nature.
Despite the happiness seen throughout his work, the tale of Wain’s interest in cats is sadly a heartbreaking one. In 1883, Wain married Emily Richardson. Not long after the couple married, Emily became unwell. Over the course of her illness, Wain drew their cat as a way to keep her spirits up. There must have been even more reason for joy when a few months later Wain was appointed again by The Illustrated London News to draw more illustrations based on their cat. His work, A Kitten’s Christmas Party was hugely popular and a great success. It set Wain on the road to artistic greatness and wealth but sadly he was unable to enjoy this achievement as a few months later Emily passed away.
The loss of his wife had a huge impact on Wain and he became increasingly more inward-looking. As his success went from strength to strength, he continued to struggle with anxiety and depression, and despite his professional accomplishments, his personal life was never quite the same again.
12. What did people in England think of cats in early times
A. They thought cats were respectful. B. They saw cats as their great friends.
C. They thought cats were like humans. D. They regarded cats as negative creatures.
13. What can we learn about Wain’s early life
A. He created persons like cats.
B. He achieved his first success at the age of 26.
C. He had always dreamt of being a cat illustrator.
D. He drew animals and country scenes for The Illustrated London News.
14. Which of the following is true about Emily
A. She made Wain earn a lot of money.
B. Her death changed Wain’s mental state.
C. She married Wain because she liked his illustrations.
D. She became unwell after A Kitten’s Christmas Party was released.
15. According to the passage, art is the reflection of its creator’s ______.
A. Ability B. fortune C. emotion D. personality
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。
Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. ____16____ With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.
1. Love
Love plays a key role on our life. ____17____ In the early stage of our life our parents are the ones who shower us with unconditional love and care, they teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad. But we always tend to take this for granted. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others' feelings.
2. Happiness and Sorrow
Materialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others' face gives a certain level of fulfillment. Peace of mind is the main link to happiness. ____18____ We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure and despair.
3. Failure and Success
____19____ It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder.
4. Hope and Despair
Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. ____20____ Because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same.
A. Failure is the path to success.
B. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour.
C. Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday.
D. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person.
E. No mind is happy without peace.
F. Without love a person could become fierce and cruel.
G. The only choice is work hard today so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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。
Just a few months earlier, I would never have pictured myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. If not for my ____21____, Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that opportunity.
In the first and second grade, I was extremely ____22____ . It just wasn't in my personality to be very outgoing. I would escape in my writing. Mrs. Sather, always ____23____ me to write more. I think she was one of the first people to see my inner ____24____.
One day, she announced our class was going to ____25____ a play, a take off on The Wizard of Oz. “I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy.” A few excited hands ____26____ . Mine, of course, was not one of them.
After school, Mrs. Sather said to me, “Dallas, I was ____27____ you didn't raise your hand. You're great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy! I had you in ____28____ for Dorothy while writing the play! If you ____29____ don't want to, though, I won't make you. It's your _____30_____.”
I realized it was time to show the world who I really was. I _____31_____ the role. Fast-forward through five months of _____32_____ , line memorizing, and costume creating, we were ready.
At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they were not just _____33_____ for my performance that night, but for the _____34_____ that they knew would come in later years because of my newfound _____35_____
21. A. partner B. teacher C. parent D. classmate
22. A. shy B. weak C. energetic D. ambitious
23. A. recommended B. allowed C. encouraged D. accompanied
24. A. drawback B. peace C. character D. strength
25. A. perform B. watch C. write D. enjoy
26. A. put down B. reached out C. shot up D. drew back
27. A. excited B. amused C. afraid D. surprised
28. A. store B. mind C. memory D. comparison
29. A. really B. initially C. finally D. spiritually
30. A. turn B. choice C. luck D. fault
31. A. created B. played C. accepted D. remembered
32. A. practicing B. learning C. observing D. communicating
33. A. celebrating B. chatting C. cheering D. congratulating
34. A. praises B. efforts C. beliefs D. performances
35. A. skill B. confidence C. interest D. hobby
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ashley Power's mother bought a computer for her when she was eight. When she was thirteen, she was surfing the Internet ___36___ (regular), but she couldn't find anywhere for teenagers to meet and talk. One day she thought,“If1 had my own website, I'd make ___37___ a really interesting site for teenagers.”
So, when Ashley was sixteen, she launched her own website, ___38___ (call) Goosehead. She had no idea ___39___ big a success it would be, but three years later, the site was the ___40___ (successful) teen site in the USA! It was getting 100,000 hits every day.
After a few years, the website closed down. Then Ashley, who lives in Los Angeles, ___41___ (ask) to write a book The Goosehead Guide to Life. The book is ___42___ how to design a website and start a business. “I was so happy. But it was crazy in a lot of ways. I got very stressed: I mean, I was only sixteen—I didn't even have a car! If you were sixteen and You had your own company, you'd be stressed, too!”
In ___43___ interview Ashley gave advice to teenagers ___44___ wanted to start their own business, “Just be strong and have your dreams and work hard at them. And don't listen when people tell you that you can't do it, because I heard ‘no’ a lot. Just keep going ___45___ you'll make it!”
非选择题部分
第四部分(共两节，满分40分)
第一节基础达标(共25小题;每小题1分，满分25分)
根据汉语或英语提示，用正确形式填空。注意：只能使用选择性必修一Unit 2至Unit 4中词汇。
【单词及适当形式填空】
46. I honour ______ (忍耐), ______ (坚持不懈), industry, talent, because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. Darkness would make him more ________(感激的、欣赏的) of sight. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. ______ (尽管) his father’s successful career, Stephen was thought by many people to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father’s footsteps. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. It seems that talent alone isn’t enough to ________(确保) success. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50 One way for him to find ______ (灵感) is turning to his children’s toys. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. Can someone ______ (不熟悉) with traditional artists’ tools really call themselves an “artist” (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being ______ (strike) blind and deaf for a few days at some time during his early adult life. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. ______ (practice) day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. I never really set out ______ (change) the game. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. All too often writers of great works have had to face ______ (criticize) along with rejection. （所给词的适当形式填空）
56. Tan Dun has been using a ______ (combine) of Chinese music and sounds from all over the world. (所给词的适当形式填空)
57. ______ (cooperate) between team members is essential. (所给词的适当形式填空)
58. But of all the senses, I am sure that sight must be the most ______ (delight).
59. It was where he learnt to be ______ (create) and flexible as a player. (所给词的适当形式填空)
60. They think the peacock ______ (代表) the beauty of nature. (所给词的适当形式填空)
61. Every artist’s wish is ________(create) something that expresses an idea. (所给词的适当形式填空)
62. In some parts of London, missing a bus means_____________(wait) for another hour. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【词组】
63. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, __________ (他们的心沉了下来) when they reach that final sentence. (根据汉语提示填空)
64. ______ (与……大不相同) the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was along this road that Stephen’s grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
65. Curry performed ______ (超出所有人的预期) with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
66. We ______ you (很抱歉地通知). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
67. Strong team spirit also ______ greatly ______ (促成) their success. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
68. Chinese music should carry “universal expression” of the human spirit ______ (为了，以便于) be recognized by the whole world. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
69. Curry received the MVP award for two years ______ (连续地). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
70. The Chinese women’s volleyball team ______ (被分配到) the “group of death”. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第二节 书面表达(满分15分)
71. 假定你是李华，你所在的班级将要举办主题为“Never Give Up”的班会，你将在班会上分享一个关于永不言弃的故事。请你写一篇演讲稿，要点如下：
(1)故事的主人公是谁(一位名人或一个你身边的人);
(2)主人公经历的困难以及克服困难的过程：
(3)这个故事给你带来的启发或影响。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100词;
(2)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear classmates,
Today I’m going to share a story about a person who never gives up.
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Thanks for listening!青岛十九中2022～2023学年第一学期阶段诊断
高二英语试题
说明：1．本试卷分为四部分，满分150分。答题时间120分钟。
2．请将选择题的答案选出后用2B铅笔涂在答题纸对应题目的代号上;非选择题用黑色签字笔将正确答案写在答题纸对应的答题区域，答在试卷上作废。
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．What is the time now
A．4:40. B．5:00. C．5:20.
2．How will the woman help the man
A．By writing a history paper. B．By finding some information. C．By giving him a newspaper.
3．What will the man do at 4:00
A．Take a test. B．Have a class. C．Visit a doctor.
4．What does the man mean
A．The woman’s idea is not practical.
B．The woman should start her own tour company.
C．The woman should find her own apartment.
5．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a hotel. B．In a hospital. C．In a restaurant.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6．What are the speakers talking about
A．Stealing. B．Killing. C．Robbing.
7．What does the guy look like
A．He wears a red jacket. B．He has long blond hair. C．He has a scar (疤) on his forehead.
8．Who is the man speaker probably
A．A lawyer. B．A police officer. C．A cafe owner.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9．What are the speakers talking about
A．The building of a bridge.
B．The sport facilities (设施) of a school.
C．The building of a city park.
10．Why is the man against the idea of having outdoor tennis courts
A．It isn’t popular here. B．There is a limit of users. C．It can’t be used in bad weather.
11．What do the two speakers agree to build
A．A dance studio. B．A children’s pool. C．Basketball courts.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12．When was the party held
A．On Friday. B．On Saturday. C．On Sunday.
13．What did the man enjoy at the party
A．The food. B．The computer games. C．The music.
14．How did the man go home after the party
A．He walked home. B．He took a bus home. C．He drove home.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Where will the speakers go first
A．To Italy. B．To Austria. C．To France.
16．How will the speakers travel most of the time
A．By car. B．By ship. C．By train.
17．How long will the speakers’ holiday probably last
A．Three weeks. B．Four weeks. C．Six weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the woman
A．A scientist. B．A hostess. C．A guide.
19．What is the title of the man’s presentation
A．A Smaller World.
B．Technology and Cultural Change.
C．Means of Transportation.
20．What’s the problem with people who use communications technology
A．They have worse and worse eyesight.
B．They don’t have enough time for housework.
C．They spend less time with friends and neighbors.
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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Hands-on experience is still attractive to many buyers, although online ordering is popular in the UK today.
Oxford Street
London is shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lit by a politician, a great sportsman, or a superstar.
Kensington High Street
A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden — good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.
Borough Market
One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stands, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy special food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.
More places for bargains
Portobello Road on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the subway station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at weekends, though. Convent Garden offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.
1. What makes Oxford Street become special in December
A. The wonderful window dressing.
B. The Europe’s largest music shop.
C. The lights lit by a famous person.
D. Many bargains to choose from.
2. To enjoy special food where can you go
A. Kensington High Street. B. Camden Market.
C. Borough Market. D. Portobello Road.
3. Where is this passage probably taken from
A. A trip guide. B. A news report.
C. A science book D. A financial magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。尽管网上购物在伦敦很受欢迎，但是实际的购物体验仍然吸引了许多购买者。作者介绍了伦敦的几个购物街区。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句“In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lit by a politician, a great sportsman, or a superstar.(12月的气氛特别喜庆，因为圣诞彩灯总是由政治家、伟大的运动员或超级明星点亮)”可知，12月牛津街因著名人物点亮的彩灯而变得特别。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三个购物街区Borough Market中“You can also buy special food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.(你也可以买一些特殊的外卖食品，比如奶酪、猪肉派、芥末和酸辣酱)”可知，要享受特殊的食物，你可以去Borough Market。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文可知，主要介绍了四个购物街区：Oxford Street ；Kensington High Street；Borough Market；More places for bargains。由此可知，这篇文章可能摘自旅游指南。A. A trip guide.旅游指南；B. A news report. 新闻报道；C. A science book科学书；D. A financial magazine.经济杂志。故选A项。
B
According to B. C. Forbes, many widely known winners struggled with difficulties and failures before they achieved success, and the reason why they ultimately achieved is that they never lost their courage when they suffered setbacks.
In ancient times, a king had a big rock placed on a roadway, and he hid himself to see if anyone would remove the huge rock.
Some of the wealthy noblemen and businessmen came by and simply walked around it. Many blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but no one did anything to move the stone out of the way.
Then a farmer came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the rock, he laid down his load and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he succeeded.
After the farmer picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a reward lying on the road where the rock had been. It contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating the gold was for the person who removed the stone from the roadway.
The farmer learned what many of us struggle to understand: Hidden behind every obstacle is an opportunity, yet many are unwilling to explore it.
Obstacles are present in everyday life. It can be a barrier that sets you back or stops your progress. Or you are about to carry out your best plan, but then a block that derails it appears. They are all discouraging and cause a loss of time and resources.
Beyond the frustration, what role do obstacles serve Keep in mind that within the experience there could be a greater lesson contained. Perhaps you need it to master a skill or gain valuable knowledge before continuing your plans.
But what you can learn from the experience is never about involving in a battle with reality. Facing the challenges helps you move through obstacles rather than allow them to control your life.
4. What can you learn from the first paragraph
A. Successful people always meet different difficulties.
B. People succeed because they aren’t defeated by obstacles.
C. Successful people have a better ability to overcome difficulties.
D. The more obstacles people meet, the more easily they succeed.
5. Why does the author mention the story of the farmer
A. To criticise the wealthy noblemen and businessmen.
B To highlight that there are many huge obstacles in life.
C. To show an example of how kindness brings reward.
D. To explain that opportunities often come after obstacles.
6. What does the underlined word “derails” mean in the passage
A To cause the loss of something. B. To make changes to something.
C. To lead to the formation of something. D. To stop the continuation of something.
7. According to the author, what role does an obstacle serve
A. It causes psychological feelings.
B. It gives you the ability to con test reality.
C. It offers a lesson that makes you move on better.
D. It provides an opportunity to avoid future obstacles.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。根据《福布斯》杂志，许多广为人知的成功者在取得成功之前都与困难和失败做过斗争，他们最终取得成功的原因是他们在遭受挫折时从未失去勇气。文章用一个寓言故事来表达此观点。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“According to B. C. Forbes, many widely known winners struggled with difficulties and failures before they achieved success, and the reason why they ultimately achieved is that they never lost their courage when they suffered setbacks.(根据《福布斯》杂志，许多广为人知的成功者在取得成功之前都与困难和失败做过斗争，他们最终取得成功的原因是他们在遭受挫折时从未失去勇气。)”可知，人们之所以成功，是因为他们不会被障碍打败。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段“The farmer learned what many of us struggle to understand: Hidden behind every obstacle is an opportunity, yet many are unwilling to explore it.(农民学到了我们许多人难以理解的东西：每一个障碍背后都隐藏着一个机会，但是许多人不愿意去探索它。)”可推知，作者提到农民的故事是为了解释机会往往来自于障碍。故选D。
6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“Obstacles are present in everyday life. It can be a barrier that sets you back or stops your progress. (日常生活中存在障碍。它可以成为阻碍你前进的障碍。)”可知，日常生活中存在障碍，它阻碍你前进，结合划线单词所在句子“Or you are about to carry out your best plan, but then a block that derails it appears.(或者你即将执行你最好的计划，但是一个 derails障碍出现了。)”可知，that derails是定语从句，修饰先行词block，由or可知，划线单词所在句子和上句是并列关系，都在解释障碍是如何妨碍你的，由此可推知，划线单词所在句子理解为：你即将执行你最好的计划，但是一个你即将执行你最好的计划，但是一个阻挠你的障碍出现了，划线单词意为“阻挠”，与D项“阻止某事的继续。”意思一样，故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Beyond the frustration, what role do obstacles serve Keep in mind that within the experience there could be a greater lesson contained. Perhaps you need it to master a skill or gain valuable knowledge before continuing your plans.(除了挫折，障碍还起什么作用？请记住，在这个经历中可能包含更大的教训。也许你需要它来掌握一项技能或获得有价值的知识，然后再继续你的计划。)”可推知，作者认为障碍提供了一个教训，让你更好地前进，故选C。
【点睛】
C
South Africa’s Natalie Du Toit reached her personal goal of participating in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, carving her place in history as the third amputee (截肢者) to qualify for the Olympics. This talented swimmer finished in 16th place in the woman’s 10-kilometre open water race, which took competitors about two hours to complete.
Swimming at an Olympic Games event has always been a goal for Natalie. She narrowly missed qualifying for the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and was determined to qualify for the 2004 Athens Olympics, but in 2001, due to a traffic accident, Natalie had her left leg terribly injured and amputated at the knee. Many may have seen this as the end of her Olympic dreams, but three months after losing her leg, this strong-minded young woman was back in the pool doing what she loved best—swimming.
Natalie admitted that it has been a long road which has taken an incredible amount of determination and hard work. She was rightfully proud of her achievement and felt that she deserved her place at the Olympics, which had nothing to do with whether she is disabled or not.
It was the first year that the 10-kilometr e open water marathon had been included in the Olympic Games and Natalie chose to train with this race as her goal. She felt that she was more suited to this long-distance open water race because there is less emphasis on the start and there are no rolling turns to deal with, both of which may have put her at a disadvantage. The open water event may have levelled the playing field a little for Natalie, but she was nevertheless up against some intense competition and gave an impressive performance.
Natalie was thrilled to have had the opportunity to compete in an able-bodied race at the Beijing Olympics but admitted that having set a personal goal to place in the top five, she was a little disappointed in her performance which saw her finish 1 minute 22.2 seconds behind Russian gold medalist, Larisa Ilchenko.
Although in demand as a motivational speaker, Natalie does not consider herself a campaigner for athletes with physical disabilities. She has her personal dreams and perseveres in achieving her personal goals—and she encourages and inspires others to do the same.
8. Which is true about Natalie’s achievement
A. She placed 16th in a swimming event at the Beijing Olympics.
B. She spent two hours completing the 10-kilometre open water race.
C. She took part in both the Sydney Olympics and the Athens Olympics.
D. She was the third disabled athlete to qualify for an Olympic swimming event.
9. What does the underlined sentence mean in the third paragraph
A. Natalie felt delighted to qualify for the Olympics as a disabled swimmer.
B. Natalie’s disability was an important reason why she could qualify for the Olympics.
C. Natalie thought it was more difficult for a disabled athlete to attend the Olympics.
D. Natalie earned her place at the Olympics because she persevered in working for it.
10. What was Natalie’s purpose for choosing the open water marathon in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
A. It was a good way for her to improve skills.
B. It was less likely to put her at a disadvantage.
C. It took less effort for her to prepare for the event.
D. It was the first time the event was included in the Olympics.
11. What is the main idea of this passage
A. How Natalie got through the pain of losing her leg.
B. How Natalie’s story has motivated disabled people.
C. How Natalie has pursued her personal goals despite her disability
D. How disabled athletes can take part in able-bodied Olympic events.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要南非选手娜塔莉·杜·托伊特实现了参加2008年北京奥运会的个人目标，成为历史上第三位获得奥运会参赛资格的截肢运动员，并详细介绍了她的奋斗历程。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段“South Africa’s Natalie Du Toit reached her personal goal of participating in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, carving her place in history as the third amputee (截肢者) to qualify for the Olympics. This talented swimmer finished in 16th place in the woman’s 10-kilometre open water race, which took competitors about two hours to complete. (南非选手娜塔莉·杜·托伊特实现了参加2008年北京奥运会的个人目标，成为历史上第三位获得奥运会参赛资格的截肢运动员。这位天才游泳运动员在女子10公里公开水域比赛中获得第16名，比赛耗时约两个小时。)”可知，娜塔莉在北京奥运会游泳项目中获得第16名。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Natalie admitted that it has been a long road which has taken an incredible amount of determination and hard work. She was rightfully proud of her achievement and felt that she deserved her place at the Olympics, which had nothing to do with whether she is disabled or not.(娜塔莉承认，这是一条漫长的道路，需要付出巨大的决心和努力。她理所当然地为自己的成就感到自豪，并认为她应该在奥运会上获得一席之地，这与她是否残疾无关。)”可知，娜塔莉之所以能在奥运会上获得一席之地，是因为她坚持不懈地为之努力。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段中“She felt that she was more suited to this long-distance open water race because there is less emphasis on the start and there are no rolling turns to deal with, both of which may have put her at a disadvantage. The open water event may have levelled the playing field a little for Natalie, but she was nevertheless up against some intense competition and gave an impressive performance. (她觉得自己更适合这种长距离开放水域比赛，因为对起步的重视程度较低，也没有翻滚的转弯需要处理，这两点都可能使她处于不利地位。开放水域比赛可能会让娜塔莉的比赛环境变得公平一些，但她仍然面临着一些激烈的竞争，并给出了令人印象深刻的表现。)”可知，娜塔莉选择2008年北京奥运会公开水域马拉松比赛的目的是这不太可能使她处于不利地位。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“South Africa’s Natalie Du Toit reached her personal goal of participating in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, carving her place in history as the third amputee (截肢者) to qualify for the Olympics. (南非选手娜塔莉·杜·托伊特实现了参加2008年北京奥运会的个人目标，成为历史上第三位获得奥运会参赛资格的截肢运动员。)”可知，这篇文章的主题是娜塔莉如何在残疾的情况下追求个人目标。故选C。
D
Louis Wain’s Cute Cats
Louis Wain was one of the most popular illustrators (插画师) in the history of England. Born in 1860, Wain was well-known for his anthropomorphic (拟人化的) pictures of cats and his work helped to upraise the profile and popularity of our feline (猫科的) friends to extraordinary heights. Before Wain, cats in England were often thought of without respect but his work humanised them and helped to show them as something to be liked, admired and even loved. “He made the cat his own,” H. G. Wells once remarked. “He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world.”
In his early years, Wain aimed at becoming a press artist. He specialised in drawing animals and country scenes and had work published in several journals including the popular Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. It wasn’t until 1884, when Wain was twenty-four, that he sold his first drawing of a cat to The Illustrated London News. Two years after this he got his first real taste of success when he was appointed to illustrate a children’s book. His illustrations seem a lot more traditional when compared to his later work. Yet even in these early examples, we can see signs of his ability to give a cat a personality and a playful nature.
Despite the happiness seen throughout his work, the tale of Wain’s interest in cats is sadly a heartbreaking one. In 1883, Wain married Emily Richardson. Not long after the couple married, Emily became unwell. Over the course of her illness, Wain drew their cat as a way to keep her spirits up. There must have been even more reason for joy when a few months later Wain was appointed again by The Illustrated London News to draw more illustrations based on their cat. His work, A Kitten’s Christmas Party was hugely popular and a great success. It set Wain on the road to artistic greatness and wealth but sadly he was unable to enjoy this achievement as a few months later Emily passed away.
The loss of his wife had a huge impact on Wain and he became increasingly more inward-looking. As his success went from strength to strength, he continued to struggle with anxiety and depression, and despite his professional accomplishments, his personal life was never quite the same again.
12. What did people in England think of cats in early times
A. They thought cats were respectful. B. They saw cats as their great friends.
C. They thought cats were like humans. D. They regarded cats as negative creatures.
13. What can we learn about Wain’s early life
A. He created persons like cats.
B. He achieved his first success at the age of 26.
C. He had always dreamt of being a cat illustrator.
D. He drew animals and country scenes for The Illustrated London News.
14. Which of the following is true about Emily
A. She made Wain earn a lot of money.
B. Her death changed Wain’s mental state.
C. She married Wain because she liked his illustrations.
D. She became unwell after A Kitten’s Christmas Party was released.
15. According to the passage, art is the reflection of its creator’s ______.
A. Ability B. fortune C. emotion D. personality
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了英国历史上最受欢迎的插画画家路易斯·韦恩，因画猫而获得成功，但是他妻子的去世改变了他的精神状态。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Before Wain, cats in England were often thought of without respect but his work humanised them and helped to show them as something to be liked, admired and even loved.(在韦恩之前，人们常常认为英格兰的猫没有受到尊重，但韦恩的作品赋予了它们人性，并帮助它们展现出值得喜爱、钦佩甚至爱戴的一面。)”可知，早期英国人认为猫是不好的生物。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“It wasn’t until 1884, when Wain was twenty-four, that he sold his first drawing of a cat to The Illustrated London News. Two years after this he got his first real taste of success when he was appointed to illustrate a children’s book.(直到1884年，当韦恩24岁的时候，他才把第一幅猫的画卖给了伦敦新闻画报。两年后，当他被任命为一本儿童读物的插图时，他第一次尝到了成功的甜头。)”可知，韦恩在26岁时取得了第一次成功。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The loss of his wife had a huge impact on Wain and he became increasingly more inward-looking. (失去妻子对韦恩产生了巨大的影响，他变得越来越内向。)”可知知，Emily的去世改变了韦恩的精神状态。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“The loss of his wife had a huge impact on Wain and he became increasingly more inward-looking. (失去妻子对韦恩产生了巨大的影响，他变得越来越内向。)”可知，文章主要介绍了英国历史上最受欢迎的插画画家路易斯·韦恩，因画猫而获得成功，但是他妻子的去世改变了他的精神状态，由此可推知，艺术是创作者情感的反映，故选C。
【点睛】
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。
Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. ____16____ With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.
1. Love
Love plays a key role on our life. ____17____ In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who shower us with unconditional love and care, they teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad. But we always tend to take this for granted. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others' feelings.
2. Happiness and Sorrow
Materialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others' face gives a certain level of fulfillment. Peace of mind is the main link to happiness. ____18____ We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure and despair.
3. Failure and Success
____19____ It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder.
4. Hope and Despair
Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. ____20____ Because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same.
A. Failure is the path to success.
B. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour.
C. Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday.
D. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person.
E. No mind is happy without peace.
F. Without love a person could become fierce and cruel.
G. The only choice is work hard today so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些生活中的哲理。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process.(生活是个包裹。这个包裹里藏着快乐与悲伤、成功与失败，希望与绝望。生活是一个学习的过程)”以及后文“With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.(随着每一天的过去，我们学会了处理各种各样的问题)”可知，上文提到了生活是学习的过程，后文则说随着每一天的过去，我们学会了处理各种各样的问题。由此可知，空格处的句子内容应该说明我们从生活经历中学习了什么。故D选项“经历给我们上了新的课，让我们变得更好”符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Love plays a key role on our life.(爱在生活中扮演了一个关键的角色)”可知，上文提到爱扮演了关键角色，故本句承接上文继续说明有关爱的道理，F选项中love对应上文中Love。故F选项“没有爱，一个人会变得凶猛和残忍”符合语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Materialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others' face gives a certain level of fulfillment. Peace of mind is the main link to happiness.(物质上的快乐往往是短暂的，然而，当你给予他人一个微笑的时候，那种满足却是无与伦比的。内心的平静是通往幸福的主要纽带)”可知，上文说明了心灵的平静与快乐之间的关系，本句承接上文继续说明心态和快乐的关系，E选项中peace对应上文中Peace。故E选项“没有平和的心态就没有快乐的心情”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
根据小标题“Failure and Success(失败与成功)”以及后文“It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder. (它让我们触及蓝天，它教会我们如何生存，它给予我们一条特殊的路。成功给我们带来金钱、名誉、骄傲和自尊。这时，保持头脑清醒就显得尤为重要)”可知，本句主要是在说明失败与成功之间的关系，A选项中success对应标题中Success。故A选项“失败是成功之母”符合语境，故选A。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience.(希望是生命的动力。父母总是希望他们的孩子能做得很好。希望使我们有梦想。希望会培养耐心)”可知，上文主要说明了希望的重要性，选项E中的关键词not to despair与标题“Hope and Despair(希望和绝望)”一致。故B选项“人生教会我们即使在最困难的时候都不要绝望”符合语境，故选B。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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。
Just a few months earlier, I would never have pictured myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. If not for my ____21____, Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that opportunity.
In the first and second grade, I was extremely ____22____ . It just wasn't in my personality to be very outgoing. I would escape in my writing. Mrs. Sather, always ____23____ me to write more. I think she was one of the first people to see my inner ____24____.
One day, she announced our class was going to ____25____ a play, a take off on The Wizard of Oz. “I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy.” A few excited hands ____26____ . Mine, of course, was not one of them.
After school, Mrs. Sather said to me, “Dallas, I was ____27____ you didn't raise your hand. You're great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy! I had you in ____28____ for Dorothy while writing the play! If you ____29____ don't want to, though, I won't make you. It's your _____30_____.”
I realized it was time to show the world who I really was. I _____31_____ the role. Fast-forward through five months of _____32_____ , line memorizing, and costume creating, we were ready.
At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they were not just _____33_____ for my performance that night, but for the _____34_____ that they knew would come in later years because of my newfound _____35_____
21. A. partner B. teacher C. parent D. classmate
22. A. shy B. weak C. energetic D. ambitious
23. A. recommended B. allowed C. encouraged D. accompanied
24. A. drawback B. peace C. character D. strength
25. A. perform B. watch C. write D. enjoy
26. A. put down B. reached out C. shot up D. drew back
27. A. excited B. amused C. afraid D. surprised
28. A. store B. mind C. memory D. comparison
29. A. really B. initially C. finally D. spiritually
30. A. turn B. choice C. luck D. fault
31. A. created B. played C. accepted D. remembered
32. A. practicing B. learning C. observing D. communicating
33. A. celebrating B. chatting C. cheering D. congratulating
34. A. praises B. efforts C. beliefs D. performances
35. A. skill B. confidence C. interest D. hobby
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者在一、二年级的时候非常害羞，后来在他的老师Sather夫人的鼓励下，上台演出，重获信心的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果不是因为我的老师，Sather夫人，我可能永远不会找到这个机会。A. partner同伴；B. teacher老师；C. parent父母；D. classmate同学。根据下文“One day, she announced our class was going to 　5　 a play, ”可知Sather夫人是作者的老师，故选B
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一、二年级的时候，我非常害羞。A. shy害羞的；B. weak软弱的；C. energetic精力充沛的；D. ambitious有野心的。根据下文“It just wasn't in my personality to be very outgoing.”可知我当时是内向的，所以害羞符合语境，故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Sather夫人总是鼓励我多写点。A. recommended推荐；B. allowed允许；C. encouraged鼓励；D. accompanied陪伴。根据上文“I would escape in my writing.”可知我总逃避写作，因此Sather夫人鼓励我多写点符合语境，故选C。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想她是最早看到我内心力量的人之一。A. drawback缺点；B. peace和平；C. character性格；D. strength长处，强项。根据上文“Mrs. Sather, always ____3____ me to write more. ”可知她是最早发现我内心强大的人，故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，她宣布我们班要表演一出戏，模仿《绿野仙踪》。A. perform表演；B. watch观看；C. write写；D. enjoy喜欢，享受。根据下文“a play, a take off on The Wizard of Oz.”可知是表演，故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：几只兴奋的手举了起来。A. put down放下；B. reached out伸出；C. shot up举起；D. drew back退缩。根据常识和语境可知是举手，即有些孩子踊跃地报名参加。且下文的“you didn't raise your hand.”也是提示。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：放学后，Sather夫人对我说：“Dallas，我很惊讶你没有举手。A. excited激动的；B. amused好笑的；C. afraid害怕的；D. surprised惊讶的。根据下文“You're great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality.”可知，老师觉得我很不错，所以惊讶的于我没有举手的事实，故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在写剧本的时候就看中了你! A. store商店；B. mind思维；C. memory记忆；D. comparison对比。短语in mind，意为“在心里 ”，在本句中意为看中，相中，根据上文“Perfect for Dorothy! ”和语境，故选B。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：如果你真的不想，我也不逼你。A. really真正地；B. initially最初；C. finally最终；D. spiritually精神上地。根据下文“I won't make you”，可知“真正地”符合语境，故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是你自己的选择。A. turn转折；B. choice选择；C. luck运气；D. fault错误。Sather夫人想让我演主角，但演不演是我自己的选择，故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我接受了这个角色。A. created创造；B. played玩耍；C. accepted接受；D. remembered记住。根据上文“I realized it was time to show the world who I really was. ”可知，我接受了这个角色，故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过五个月的练习、台词记忆和服装创作，我们已经准备好了。A. practicing练习；B. learning学习；C. observing观察；D. communicating沟通。根据下文“line memorizing, and costume creating, we were ready.”，可知是经过五个月的练习。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在演出的最后，当观众站在那里鼓掌时，我知道他们不仅是为我那天晚上的表演欢呼，而是为他们知道以后会到来的表演欢呼，因为我刚刚找到的信心。A. celebrating庆祝；B. chatting聊天；C. cheering欢呼；D. congratulating祝贺。根据上文“when the audience stood and applauded”，可知他们是为我的表演欢呼。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意： 同上。A. praises表扬；B. efforts努力；C. beliefs信任；D. performances表演。根据下文“would come in later years”可知是未来还会有的表演，故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意： 同上。A. skill技巧；B. confidence信心；C. interest兴趣；D. hobby爱好。根据文章可知作者原来很害羞，后来在老师的鼓励下上台表演，所以“信心”符合语境，故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ashley Power's mother bought a computer for her when she was eight. When she was thirteen, she was surfing the Internet ___36___ (regular), but she couldn't find anywhere for teenagers to meet and talk. One day she thought,“If1 had my own website, I'd make ___37___ a really interesting site for teenagers.”
So, when Ashley was sixteen, she launched her own website, ___38___ (call) Goosehead. She had no idea ___39___ big a success it would be, but three years later, the site was the ___40___ (successful) teen site in the USA! It was getting 100,000 hits every day.
After a few years, the website closed down. Then Ashley, who lives in Los Angeles, ___41___ (ask) to write a book The Goosehead Guide to Life. The book is ___42___ how to design a website and start a business. “I was so happy. But it was crazy in a lot of ways. I got very stressed: I mean, I was only sixteen—I didn't even have a car! If you were sixteen and You had your own company, you'd be stressed, too!”
In ___43___ interview Ashley gave advice to teenagers ___44___ wanted to start their own business, “Just be strong and have your dreams and work hard at them. And don't listen when people tell you that you can't do it, because I heard ‘no’ a lot. Just keep going ___45___ you'll make it!”
【答案】36. regularly 37. it 38. called 39. how
40. most successful
41. was asked 42. about/on 43. an 44. who/that 45. and
【解析】
【分析】本文是记叙文。短文叙述了著名人物Ashley的故事。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：当她十三岁的时候，她经常上网，但她找不到任何地方让青少年见面和交谈。根据句意，空格修饰动词surf。所以空格处填副词形式。故填regularly。
【37题详解】
考查代词。句意：有一天她想，“如果我有自己的网站，我会让它成为一个非常有趣的青少年网站。”分析句子可知，空格处指代前文中的“my own website”，是可数名词单数，所以用代词it。故填it。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当她十六岁时，她创办了一个叫Goosehead的网站。分析句子可知，动词call在句子中不作谓语，且与其逻辑主语是被动关系，所以用动词的过去分词形式作后置定语。故填called。
【39题详解】
考查连接副词。句意：她不知道会有多大的成功，但三年后，这个网站成为美国最成功的青少年网站！根据句意，她创办网站的时候并不知道会有“多大”的成功。副词how修饰形容词big。故填how。
【40题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：她不知道会有多大的成功，但三年后，这个网站成为美国最成功的青少年网站！由后文内容“ It was getting 100,000 hits every day.”（每天都有10万次点击。）和空格前的定冠词the，可以推测出，这里是指“最成功”。故填most successful。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：后来，住在洛杉矶的Ashley被要求写一本书《傻瓜人生指南》。分析句子可知，ask是句子的谓语，根据语境，动作发生在过去，且与主语是被动关系，所以用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was asked。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：这本书是关于如何设计一个网站和如何创业。根据句意，书的内容是“关于”如何设计网站和创业。故填about/on。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在一次采访中，Ashley给那些想自己创业的青少年们提了个建议。根据句意，在“一次”采访中表示泛指，且interview 是以元音音素开头。故填an。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在一次采访中，Ashley给那些想自己创业的青少年们提了个建议。分析句子可知，从句是定语从句，先行词是teenagers，且从句中缺主语，所以用关系代who/that。故填who/that。
【45题详解】
考查固定句式。句意：坚持下去，你会成功的！“祈使句+and + 陈述句” 是固定句式。该句型表示如果做到了祈使句表示的事情,就会有后面句子表示的结果。and表示顺接关系，or表示转折关系。本句中，前后句意顺接。故填and。
非选择题部分
第四部分(共两节，满分40分)
第一节基础达标(共25小题;每小题1分，满分25分)
根据汉语或英语提示，用正确形式填空。注意：只能使用选择性必修一Unit 2至Unit 4中词汇。
【单词及适当形式填空】
46. I honour ______ (忍耐), ______ (坚持不懈), industry, talent, because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】 ①. endurance ②. perseverance
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我崇尚耐力、毅力、勤奋、才干，因为这些是人们实现伟大目标的手段……此处应用名词作宾语，“忍耐”为名词endurance，“坚持不懈”为名词perseverance，均不可数，故填①endurance②perseverance。
【点睛】
47. Darkness would make him more ________(感激的、欣赏的) of sight. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】appreciative
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：黑暗会使他更感激视力。根据汉语提示“感激的、欣赏的”可知，空格处应用“appreciative”，意为“感激的、欣赏的”，形容词词性，在句中作宾语补足语，“more appreciative”为其比较级形式。故填appreciative。
48. ______ (尽管) his father’s successful career, Stephen was thought by many people to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father’s footsteps. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Despite
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：尽管斯蒂芬的父亲事业有成，但很多人认为他太矮、太瘦、太弱，无法继承父亲的衣钵。根据汉语意思可知，此处需要填入“尽管”，且空格后加的时名词，despite意为尽管，为介词，后加名词。此处位于句子的开头，所以首字母大写。故填Despite。
49. It seems that talent alone isn’t enough to ________(确保) success. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】guarantee
【解析】
【详解】考查动词原形。句意：似乎只有天赋并不足以保证成功。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处动词guarantee“确保”，构成固定短语enough to do sth.“足够做某事”，满足句意要求。故填guarantee。
50. One way for him to find ______ (灵感) is turning to his children’s toys. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】inspiration
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他从孩子们的玩具中寻找灵感。根据汉语提示可知，此处需要填入“灵感”，inspiration意为灵感，为不可数名词，作宾语。故填inspiration。
51. Can someone ______ (不熟悉的) with traditional artists’ tools really call themselves an “artist” (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】unfamiliar
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：一个不熟悉传统艺术家工具的人真的能称自己为“艺术家”吗？根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处使用形容词unfamiliar“不熟悉的”，作后置定语，修饰复合不定代词someone。故填unfamiliar。
52. I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being ______ (strike) blind and deaf for a few days at some time during his early adult life. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】were stricken
【解析】
【详解】考查虚拟语气。句意：我常常想，如果每个人在成年初期的某个时候都能失明和失聪几天，那将是一件幸事。此处在if引导的条件状语从句中作谓语，该句是一种假设，为虚拟语气，且if引导的条件状语从句与现在事实相反，应用一般过去时，且主语each human being和动词strike(侵袭)是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，虚拟语气中be动词要用were。故填were stricken。
53. ______ (practice) day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Practicing
【解析】
【详解】考查动名词。句意：日复一日的练习帮助斯蒂芬提高了他的技能。分析句子结构可知，空格处与day in and day out为句子的主语，表示“日复一日的练习”，所以用动名词作主语，空格处位于句子的开头，首字母大写。故填Practicing。
54. I never really set out ______ (change) the game. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to change
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：我从没想过要改变游戏规则。set out to do sth.固定搭配，意为“试图去做某事”，change用不定式形式。故填to change。
55. All too often writers of great works have had to face ______ (criticize) along with rejection. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】criticism
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：伟大作品的作者常常不得不面对批评和拒绝。空处作宾语，表示“批评”应用名词criticism，不可数。故填criticism。
56. Tan Dun has been using a ______ (combine) of Chinese music and sounds from all over the world. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】combination
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：谭盾一直在使用来自世界各地的中国音乐和声音的组合。此处应用名词combination作宾语，由a可知，应用单数，故填combination。
【点睛】
57. ______ (cooperate) between team members is essential. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Cooperation
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：团队成员之间的合作至关重要。此处应用名词cooperation作主语，句首单词首字母大写，故填Cooperation。
【点睛】
58. But of all the senses, I am sure that sight must be the most ______ (delight).
【答案】delightful
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：但在所有的感官中，我相信视觉一定是最令人愉快的。作表语，主语为sight，应用delightful。故填delightful。
59. It was where he learnt to be ______ (create) and flexible as a player. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】creative
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：在那里，他学会了作为一名球员的创造性和灵活性。分析句子，设空处使用create的形容词creative作表语，意为“有创造力的，创造性的”。故填creative。
60. They think the peacock ______ (代表) the beauty of nature. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】represents
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：他们认为孔雀代表着自然之美。分析句子，设空处使用动词作宾语从句谓语，句子表述客观事实，故使用一般现在时。根据汉语提示，表示“代表”用represent，主语是the peacock，动词用第三人称单数形式。故填represents。
61. Every artist’s wish is ________(create) something that expresses an idea. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to create
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：每个艺术家的愿望都是创造能够表达想法的东西。分析句子可知，提示词create(创造)在句中作表语，是非谓语动词，结合句意可知，“(create) something that expresses an idea”是每个艺术家的愿望，是他们想要去做的事情，应用动词不定式形式to create，表将要发生的动作。故填to create。
62. In some parts of London, missing a bus means_____________(wait) for another hour. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】waiting
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：在伦敦一些地方，错过一辆公交车意味着要再等一个小时。根据固定搭配mean doing“意味着……”可知，此处用动名词作宾语，故填waiting。
【词组】
63. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, __________ (他们的心沉了下来) when they reach that final sentence. (根据汉语提示填空)
【答案】their hearts sinking
【解析】
【详解】考查独立主格结构。句意：出版商的回信来了，作者急切地打开并阅读，当他们读到最后一句话时，他们的心一沉。“他们的心”是their hearts，“沉了下来”是sink，句中谓语是“comes back and......opens and reads”，空格处用非谓语动词，their hearts和sink之间是主谓关系，因此用现在分词表主动，their hearts sinking是独立主格结构，故填their hearts sinking。
64. ______ (与……大不相同) the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was along this road that Stephen’s grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】A far cry from
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配。句意：与NBA的明亮灯光和闪亮的球场不同，正是在这条路上，史蒂芬的祖父用一块塑料粘在电线杆上，做了一个简单的篮子。“与……大不相同”为固定搭配a far cry from，句首单词首字母大写，故填A far cry from。
65. Curry performed ______ (超出所有人的预期) with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】beyond everyone’s expectations
【解析】
【详解】考查短语。句意：库里精准的投篮和持续的努力超出了所有人的预期。根据所给汉语提示可知，此处应用短语beyond everyone's expectations，作状语，故填beyond everyone’s expectations。
66. We ______ you (很抱歉地通知). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】are so sorry to inform
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语、动词和时态。句意：我很抱歉地通知你。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为动词短语be so sorry to do“很抱歉做某事”，动词不定式作原因状语，表示“通知”为动词inform；结合句意可知，该句应为一般现在时，主语是We，系动词用are。故填are so sorry to inform。
67. Strong team spirit also ______ greatly ______ (促成) their success. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. contributed ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查时态与固定短语。句意：强大的团队精神也极大地促成了他们的成功。根据汉语提示，可知，此处需要填入“促成”，contribute to表示“促成，有助于”，此处表示事情已经发生了，所以用一般过去时。故填contributed to。
68. Chinese music should carry “universal expression” of the human spirit ______ (为了，以便于) be recognized by the whole world. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】so as to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配。句意：中国音乐应该承载人类精神的“普遍表现”，以得到全世界的认可。空后是动词原形，此处“为了，以便于”为短语so as to，故填so as to。
69. Curry received the MVP award for two years ______ (连续地). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】in a row
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：库里连续两年获得最有价值球员奖。“连续”为介词短语in a row，故填in a row。
70. The Chinese women’s volleyball team ______ (被分配到) the “group of death”. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】was assigned to
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和语态。句意：中国女排被列入“死亡组”。“被分配到”为短语be assigned to，主语The Chinese women’s volleyball team和动词assign是被动关系，句子描述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时，主语是The Chinese women’s volleyball team，强调一个整体，为单数意义，be动词应用was，故填was assigned to。
第二节 书面表达(满分15分)
71. 假定你是李华，你所在的班级将要举办主题为“Never Give Up”的班会，你将在班会上分享一个关于永不言弃的故事。请你写一篇演讲稿，要点如下：
(1)故事的主人公是谁(一位名人或一个你身边的人);
(2)主人公经历的困难以及克服困难的过程：
(3)这个故事给你带来的启发或影响。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100词;
(2)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear classmates,
Today I’m going to share a story about a person who never gives up.
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Thanks for listening!
【答案】Dear classmates,
Today I’m going to share a story about a person who never gives up. The person is my friend Zhang Ting, who I admire and respect very much.
When she was twelve years old, she took part in a piano competition. She thought she would win but she didn’t. It was really a shock to her. The failure made her upset and she wanted to give up. Just then, her parents encouraged her and helped her to find her problems. She decided to move on. She practiced harder than before. And finally, she got the first prize at the competition one year later. She was really thrilled. And she was thankful to her parents for encouraging her to keep on.
So, when you meet with trouble, don’t give up. Keep going, and you’ll earn a better future.
Thanks for listening!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于你所在的班级将要举办主题为“Never Give Up”的班会，你将在班会上分享一个关于永不言弃的故事这一情况，写一篇演讲稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加：took part in→ participated in
激动的：thrilled→ excited
比赛：competition→ match
感激的：thankful→ grateful
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The failure made her upset and she wanted to give up.
拓展句：The failure made her so upset that she wanted to give up.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The person is my friend Zhang Ting, who I admire and respect very much.（运用了关系代词who引导的定语从句。）
【高分句型2】When she was twelve years old, she took part in a piano competition.（运用了连词When引导的时间状语从句。）