四川省宜宾市第四名校2023-2024高二上学期12月月考英语试题（含解析含听力音频及听力原文）

宜宾四中高2022级高二上期第三学月考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷(选择题 95分)
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the man do next
A. Push the car. B. Replace the batteries. C. Sit in the driving seat.
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When may the man donate money
A. Now. B. Tonight. C. Tomorrow.
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Whom will the man celebrate the festival with
A His brother. B. His parents. C. His grandparents.
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What does the woman want to do
A Repair her phone. B. Buy a new phone. C. Borrow a phone.
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How will the woman probably go to New York
A. By car. B. By train. C. By bus.
第二节(共15小题，每小题15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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What does the man like doing on summer vacation
A. Eating ice-cream. B. Catching fish. C. Playing games.
9. When will the man visit his grandparents
A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend. C. Next weekend.
10. Where are the speakers now
A. At home. B. At the school. C. At a restaurant.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. Where are the speakers
A. In a hotel. B. In a laundry. C. In a restaurant.
12. What will be sent to the man later
A. His dinner. B. His newspaper. C. His bill.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Why did the man arrive late
A. He got stuck in traffic. B. He was unable to park. C. He had to take a different route.
14. What was the weather like in the morning
A. It was raining. B. It was sunny. C. It was cloudy.
15. What event did the man miss
A. A sports event. B. A food fair. C. A concert.
16. Where will the dancing events happen
A. At a park. B. At a stadium. C. At a television station.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17 When was Mother’s Day first celebrated
A. In 1905 B. In 1908. C. In 1914.
18. What do we know about Anna’s mother
A. She was a soldier during the Civil War.
B. She founded Mother’s Day Work Clubs.
C. She brought up the idea of Mother’s Day.
19. Who formally announced Mother’s Day
A. President Wilson. B. The U.S. Congress. C. Anna Marie Jarvis.
20. What is the text mainly about
A. The origin of Mother’s Day.
B. The celebration of Mother’s Day.
C. The importance of Mother’s Day.
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
There are many great toys for little kids. Here are some of them you can consider buying.
Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber
Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber comes in as one of the best outdoor toys for little kids. This activity center has all kinds of sports games that will make your kid feel like an all-star player. Some of the special parts include a climbing tool, small sports balls, and a score keeper.
Cost: $ 84. 78
Ages: 2-6
Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper
The Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper is another wonderful favorite among kid outdoor toys this year. This Pogo Jumper is safer than other common Pogo Jumpers. Kids jump on it to improve their sense of balance, and build their strength in core (muscles-all while having great fun.
Cost: $ 14. 95
Ages: 3 and up
Step 2 Sports Activity Center
This outdoor toy is perfect for keeping kids interested in staying active from a young age. The Sports Activity Center is a three-in-one set with a centered small slide. It includes a basketball hoop and a basketball, a little soccer goal, and a big baseball.
Cost: $ 19. 90
Ages: 1-4
Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse
Lightweight and great for both indoors and outdoors, this little house is painted in red with a letterbox, two windows, and two half-doors. The inside part is large and cute for hours of pretend play.
Cost: $ 89. 88
Ages: 2 and up
21. What do we know about Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber
A. It makes kids learn from sports stars.
B. It is designed for boys only.
C. It has many sports games.
D. It can be a bit dangerous.
22. Which would you choose if your child is only one year old
A. Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber.
B. Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper.
C. Step 2 Sports Activity Center.
D. Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse.
23. What is the advantage of Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse compared with the other three toys
A. It can be played indoors.
B. It can improve kids’ patience.
C. It includes all kinds of play.
D. It is safe for little children.
B
A good gift is one that is more valuable for the recipient than it is for the giver. But most gifts destroy value rather than create it. Think of the Christmas-tree-shaped cookie jar that cost your aunt 530 but is worth considerably less than zero to you, posing a moral conundrum (难题): Do you throw it right into the trash or wait a couple of months The economist Joel Waldfogel calls this discrepancy the “deadweight loss” of gifts, and estimates that, on average, it is from 10 percent to a third of a gift’s price.
One explanation for the deadweight loss is a mismatch between desirability and feasibility. Consider n gadget that is useful (high disability) but difficult to set up and time-consuming to use (low feasibility). Scholars have found that givers usually focus on desirability, and receivers are more aware of feasibility. Your friend who bought you a fancy wearable fitness tracker probably thought it was a really cool and helpful gift; to you, it seems like a massive headache to figure out, requires an app download and a monthly fee, and offers data that will either make you feel terrible about yourself or turn into a life-ruining obsession. That’s why it is still sitting in your drawer in its original package.
Another happiness-killing mismatch can occur between the receiver’s initial reaction and their long-term satisfaction. As Anna Goldfarb noted in The Atlantic a few weeks ago, givers tend to look for “reaction-maximizing gifts” (such as the wife’s over-the-top response to the car) as opposed to “satisfaction-maximizing gifts.” Once the giver is not present to see the receiver’s reaction, the receiver might not actually be that excited about socks with her best friend’s face on them.
Someone looking for a big reaction might be tempted to buy a wildly expensive gift, which poses its own emotional problems. In the worst cases, they may even be trying to exert dominance over you, or manipulate you into doing them a favor later. Either way, receiving a gift that’s too nice might make you feel guilty. According to one 2019 survey from CompareCards, 46 percent of respondents felt guilty for being unable to give a gift worth as much as the one they received.
In truth, the biggest benefit to most gift giving is to the giver herself. Generosity is truly a way to buy happiness. As my colleague Michael Norton and his co-authors showed in the journal Science in 2008, although spending money on oneself is weakly related to happiness, spending money on others significantly rises the giver’s well-being. Neuroscientists have shown that charitable giving to others engages the reward system, inducing pleasure in one of the same ways that alcohol and certain drugs do. (Maybe this is the real reason Santa is so jolly.)
24. What does “deadweight loss” of gifts in para.1 refer to
A. The value the gift creates rather than destroys.
B. The money the giver spends on a meaningful gift
C. The good-will and thoughtfulness of the gift giver.
D. The loss of the gift value in the eyes of the receiver.
25. How would the receiver describe the ‘fancy wearable fitness tracker’ as a gift
A. Fashionable and practical. B. Unfriendly and upsetting.
C. Desirable and satisfactory. D. Expensive and unworthy.
26. What makes the receiver not excited about socks printed with her best friend’s face
A. That the giver is not present to see the receiver’s reaction.
B. That the receiver was expecting something wildly expensive.
C. Thot the giver is confused about what gift brings satisfaction.
D. That the receiver was expecting something he/she truly wants.
27. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this article
A. It is in giving that givers receive.
B. Gift-giving is in most cases a win-win situation.
C. The greatest gift you can give is your time and attention.
D. Presents are generally terrible, but they can still bring you joy.
C
Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin(普通话) class, he quickly changed his mind.
“I thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin” said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language.
He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends. While it’s a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. “Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power,” he said.
Many experts agree that proficiency(熟练) in a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy.
“People are looking at China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing fast,” said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council(议会) on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. “We’re seeing it in all parts of the country.”
Abbott predicts that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Mandarin in public and private schools throughout the US. She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as an “important needs” language and provides professional development programs for teachers. “Our government wants to increase our language ability for national security and economic competitiveness,” Abbott added.
At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas in Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.
28. Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Mandarin instead of Latin
A. Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin.
B. Mandarin could be helpful to his future career.
C. Mandarin might help him learn more about China.
D. Mandarin could enable him to study computer engineering.
29. The underlined word “edge” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.
A. a slight advantage B. the outside limit
C. a sharp tone of voice D. an exciting quality
30. Which of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with
A. Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.
B. Those skilled at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future.
C. The US government’s policy has helped popularize Mandarin in the US.
D. Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their national security.
31. What does the author mainly talk about in this passage
A. The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.
B. The great benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.
C. The influence of China’s growing power on American education.
D. The effect of Confucius Institutes in promoting Mandarin in the US.
D
In April 2018, a group of Canadian scientists flying in a helicopter (直升飞机) discovered something they didn't expect to see — a huge, unknown cave with an opening the size of a football field.
The cave was discovered in the northern part of Wells Gray Provincial Park, in a wild, faraway area of Canada's Cariboo Mountains. The area is hard to get to and even harder to travel through. It is covered with snow for much of the year.
The group told Catherine Hickson, a scientist who studies rocks, about the cave. Dr. Hickson got a team of researchers together to study it. In September, they went for a closer look after most of the snow melted (融化). The cave is one of the largest in Canada. Not only is the opening to the cave larger than a football field, the cave is also deep. The team couldn't measure (测量) all the way to the bottom, but they think it may be more than 180 meters deep. The cave is tens of thousands of years old. But the rock in the cave is made of used to be at the bottom of an ocean (海洋). It is hundreds of millions of years old.
A small, but fast river of melting snow leads into the cave on one side, creating a waterfall near the top and a river at the bottom. The water comes out again a long way away. The exit (出口) is about 2.1 kilometers away and about l/2 kilometer lower down.
The cave will have to wait to get an official name. For now, the cave is being called "Sarlacc's Pit "because it looks similar to the home of the Sarlacc, a person in the Star Wars movie Return of the Jedi.
For Dr. Hickson, there's a lesson to be learned from the cave. "It shows you that you don't know everything, "she says." There are things yet to be discovered."
32. Why did the cave remain unknown in the past
A. It is in a wild mountain area. B. It has been there for just a few years.
C. Its opening is too small to be noticed. D. The weather there is cold all year round.
33. What are Paragraphs 4 and 5 mainly about
A. The history of the cave. B. Some facts about the cave.
C. The value of studying the cave. D. The methods of studying the cave.
34. What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The snow. B. The river. C. The ocean. D. The rock.
35. The cave's name "Sarlace's Pit" has something to do with ________.
A. local culture B. its discoverers C. the way it looks D. the name of a film star
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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。
___36___You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how:
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. ___37___ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class. ___38___ Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. ___39___ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
___40___ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.
D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E. Maybe you are an average student.
F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.
G. This will help you understand the next class.
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。
Giving road directions in fluent Mandarin, 67-year-old American expat (旅居国外者) Terry Crossman has been helping people in Beijing Xicheng District for almost five years now.
He ___41___ the Xicheng Dama Club in 2017. The volunteer group is mostly ___42___ middle-aged women. Joining the group has made Crossman an online celebrity. “I guess my ___43___ is very suitable, because I’m very warm-hearted, very open and friendly.”
After ___44___ from the University of Pennsylvania, Crossman first came to Beijing in 1987 for business. He and his family then moved there in 1997. Over the past three decades, he has ___45___ the modernization and rapid improvement of the living standards in Beijing. “We all have electric heat now instead of coal heat, so it’s much ___46___ than it used to be. People here managed to preserve some of the old Beijing and I am really ___47___ of the city for doing that.”
Having spent a ___48___ of his life in Beijing, Crossman considers himself a Beijinger at heart and has made Beijing his permanent ___49___. But Crossman’s love for China goes ____50____ beyond natural scenery. He has studied Chinese history, literature, sociology and philosophy. Crossman says he became ____51____ in Chinese culture as a teenager when he first read the Tao Te Ching by Lao Zi, and Taoist teachings have ____52____ him until now.
“I mean concepts I like from Taoism or things like Wuwei: I like the whole ____53____ of going with nature, Shunqiziran: if you trust the universe, the universe will ____54____ you.”
Taoism has helped Crossman to not only enjoy serving people as a community volunteer, but also to seize today and ____55____ in the present.
41. A. joined B. extended C. advocated D. sponsored
42. A. made of B. targeted at C. composed of D. opposed to
43. A. discrimination B. curiosity C. patience D. personality
44. A. learning B. graduating C. coming D. hearing
45. A. boosted B. witnessed C. demonstrated D. transformed
46. A. cleaner B. milder C. mistier D. freer
47. A. convinced B. informed C. tired D. proud
48. A. bit B. minority C. majority D. maximum
49. A. neighborhood B. home C. boundary D. trap
50. A. far B. accurately C. automatically D. eventually
51. A. interested B. bathed C. advanced D. gifted
52. A. grasped B. influenced C. detected D. absorbed
53. A. story B. goal C. idea D. process
54. A. motivate B. inspect C. amuse D. reward
55. A. exist B. live C. believe D. wander
第II卷(非选择题55分)
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。
China has the longest railway in service. When Chinese people’ take a trip to other cities the best___56___ (choose) of their transportation is to take the high-speed train. Now, the high-speed train in China is really fast,___57___ (rely), convenient and comfortable.
First of all, it is very convenient for you to book the tickets online. However, tickets cannot be purchased without an ID card, which___58___ (ensure) the security of the passengers on board. Besides, the price is affordable for ordinary people and the trains always pull in and out of the station___59___ schedule. Furthermore, the high-speed train runs fast and smoothly. No bumps (碰撞) or jolts (颠簸) can be felt while___60___ (travel) by it, whether it is stopped or it is running at the speed of 300 km/h.___61___ is a good way to travel and enjoy yourself with the “bullet” train well___62___(equip) with air conditioners, TV and canteen. Sitting on the comfortable seat, you may watch TV or read a book with ease. In addition, your mobile phone can ___63___ (charge) because there are enough power outlets (插座) beside the seats.
The high-speed train is changing the living habits of Chinese people,___64___ benefit a lot from it. The high-speed train___65___ (strong) guarantees China’s economic take-off and the improvement of people’s living standard.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 学校英语节将举办主题为“工匠精神”的演讲比赛，谈谈你认为能代表工匠精神的人物——摄 影师Cunningham, 修表匠人王津，古代建筑师雷氏一家，科学家邓稼先，钱学森等等。请结合以下要点写一篇演讲稿：
1. 你是如何理解工匠精神的；
2. 选择代表工匠精神的人物进行介绍 (经历，性格，品质等)。
参考词汇：the spirit of craftsmanship 工匠精神
Good morning! I am honored to have the chance to
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第二节(满分25分)读后续写
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Grandma Goodie, warm-hearted and caring, goes to see her granddaughters every Sunday afternoon. Every visit starts with the same steps. First, she rings the doorbell. Then Vera and Gina run to open the door excitedly. Every time, Grandma Goodie brings wonderful gifts. Sometimes they are toys. Sometimes they are candies. After receiving the gifts, the whole room is full of the laughter and screams of the two.
One Sunday, Grandma rang the doorbell. Vera and Gina, who had been waiting since lunch, hurried down the stairs to open the door. “Darling, look what I have brought to you,” Grandma said. She pulled out a pack of cards and they couldn’t wait to rush into their room and began to play the cards cheerfully. They enjoyed themselves so much that the whole afternoon had passed before they realized it.
At the end of the day, Grandma kissed everyone and said her goodbyes. As she drove away, Vera and Gina heard their parents say that they would hold a birthday party for Grandma next Sunday. “Grandma has a birthday ” they thought, looking at each other in surprise. Both felt a little confused, “Grown-ups have birthdays ”
“We have to get her a present,” Gina decided. “But what ” asked Vera, “Grandma Goodie undoubtedly has everything!’’
They spent all week thinking, but nothing came into their mind.
On Sunday afternoon, the doorbell rang. Just as what usually happened, Grandma Goodie brought them beloved amazing gifts, which were some candies with good-looking covers. They extended their sincere gratitude to Grandma Goodie and quickly went back to their room to think about the gift for Grandma.
All through the dinner, the kids were silent. “What’s wrong with you What makes you two so down and quiet ” asked Grandma.
“Grandma, we really wanted to give you something special for your birthday,” Gina said. “But nothing we thought of would do,” added Vera. Grandma Goodie smiled and held the kids in her arms. Then she said, “Oh, kids, don’t you know you two are the best gifts I could ever ask for ”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing these words, a good idea hit Gina.
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About an hour later, the two came out with a picture.
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英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷(选择题 95分)
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the man do next
A. Push the car. B. Replace the batteries. C. Sit in the driving seat.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Oh, no. The car doesn’t work. I forgot to replace the batteries.
W: Shall I get out and push it
M: I hate to ask you, but yes ... No, wait a minute. You sit in the driving seat and I’ll do it.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
When may the man donate money
A. Now. B. Tonight. C. Tomorrow.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: The snow hitting our country was severe and many places suffered. A lot of companies donated to help the disaster areas. Why not donate some money too
M: OK, I’ll go to an ATM tomorrow.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Whom will the man celebrate the festival with
A. His brother. B. His parents. C. His grandparents.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Where are you planning to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mary
W: I thought about visiting my grandparents, but my brother invited me to go to his home. How about you
M: Well, I would like to spend the day with my parents.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman want to do
A. Repair her phone. B. Buy a new phone. C. Borrow a phone.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: May I use your phone Mine doesn’t have a signal.
M: Are you kidding I usually have good reception here.
W: My phone is very old and it doesn’t work well.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How will the woman probably go to New York
A. By car. B. By train. C. By bus.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: What do you think is the best way to get to New York
M: Well, it has been raining heavily, so taking a bus or driving your car can be dangerous. The best choice is by train.
W: I couldn’t agree more.
第二节(共15小题，每小题15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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: It’s Children’s Day. Will we stay at home all day Why don’t we go to the amusement park
M: Oh, there’s always too much noise.
W: What about the circus
M: Circus Is it still in town
W: Yes, and you promised our son you’d take him there before it leaves.
M: The circus will be so crowded today. What about going to the cinema Peter likes watching movies.
W: That sounds good.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What does the man like doing on summer vacation
A. Eating ice-cream. B. Catching fish. C. Playing games.
9. When will the man visit his grandparents
A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend. C. Next weekend.
10. Where are the speakers now
A. At home. B. At the school. C. At a restaurant.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you know why I love summer vacation, Mom
W: You can eat all kinds of ice-cream, and you don’t need to go to school, right
M: No.
W: Then, don’t tell me it’s because you can go fishing every day.
M: You are so right. No one knows me better than you do.
W: Oh, don’t even think about that. You promised me that you’d go with me to your grandparents’.
M: Could we make it next weekend I was just wondering if you could let me do whatever I want this weekend.
W: That’s okay. But don’t forget what you said today.
M: OK. I won’t.
W: Now finish your meal and go to bed soon.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. Where are the speakers
A. In a hotel. B. In a laundry. C. In a restaurant.
12. What will be sent to the man later
A. His dinner. B. His newspaper. C. His bill.
【答案】11. A 12. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Front desk. Can I help you
M: Yes, I’d like to have my suit cleaned and pressed. I have an important dinner meeting, so I’ll need it by 5:00.
W: Certainly, sir. I’ll have someone come by your room in just a few minutes to pick it up.
M:Please put the charges on my bill. Oh, and I didn’t receive the morning paper I asked for. Can you have someone bring that to me later as well
W: No problem, sir.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Why did the man arrive late
A. He got stuck in traffic. B. He was unable to park. C. He had to take a different route.
14. What was the weather like in the morning
A. It was raining. B. It was sunny. C. It was cloudy.
15. What event did the man miss
A. A sports event. B. A food fair. C. A concert.
16. Where will the dancing events happen
A. At a park. B. At a stadium. C. At a television station.
【答案】13. C 14. A 15. C 16. B
【解析】
【原文】
M: Hey, Alice. I’m sorry I am late.
W: Don’t worry about it. Did you have trouble finding a spot to park
M: Actually, that wasn’t the problem. I left early enough to avoid the traffic, but I couldn’t get across the bridge.
W: What’s happening on the bridge
M: I couldn’t tell. I just saw the road signs, so I turned around and took the long way here.
W: Well, it looks like we missed the worst of the weather. It was pouring this morning.
M: That’s good. I can see the sky is clearing up and the wind has stopped. What are those tents for
W: They’re for the food fair. It will close soon, so you’d better get over there if you want to eat. Unfortunately, you came a bit late for the music.
M: So what is this event all about, anyway
W: It’s just a community festival we have every year. All the food, entertainment and activities represent the many cultures in our city.
M: Cool. What’s happening across the street at the stadium I saw that the local TV stations are all set up there.
W: That’s where all the dancing and sports events will take place. This area is for families. I saved us this spot on the grass here.
M: That sounds fun. I’ll go grab something at the tents, and then meet you back here.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. When was Mother’s Day first celebrated
A. In 1905 B. In 1908. C. In 1914.
18. What do we know about Anna’s mother
A. She was a soldier during the Civil War.
B. She founded Mother’s Day Work Clubs.
C. She brought up the idea of Mother’s Day.
19. Who formally announced Mother’s Day
A. President Wilson. B. The U.S. Congress. C. Anna Marie Jarvis.
20. What is the text mainly about
A. The origin of Mother’s Day.
B. The celebration of Mother’s Day.
C. The importance of Mother’s Day.
【答案】17. B 18. B 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】The modern American holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908. It is on the second Sunday in May. It is a day to honor mothers. On that day mothers usually receive flowers and cards. On the cards, children often write, “Thanks, Mom”, “To the best mother in the world” and so on. Then where did the idea for the holiday come from We should thank Miss Anna Marie Jarvis. It is she who brought up the idea of having such a day. She lived in West Virginia. Anna’s mother was a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War and created Mother’s Day Work Clubs to address public health issues. Her mother died on May 9th, 1905. On the anniversary of her mother’s death, she invited some friends to an informal memorial meeting. In 1907, a church service was held on her mother’s death anniversary. Anna’s love for her mother moved other people. Besides, she wrote letters to important persons of the country suggesting a public holiday to honor all mothers. In 1914, the United States Congress agreed that the second Sunday in May should be appointed as Mother’s Day. Finally, the decision was announced by President Wilson.
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
There are many great toys for little kids. Here are some of them you can consider buying.
Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber
Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber comes in as one of the best outdoor toys for little kids. This activity center has all kinds of sports games that will make your kid feel like an all-star player. Some of the special parts include a climbing tool, small sports balls, and a score keeper.
Cost: $ 84. 78
Ages: 2-6
Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper
The Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper is another wonderful favorite among kid outdoor toys this year. This Pogo Jumper is safer than other common Pogo Jumpers. Kids jump on it to improve their sense of balance, and build their strength in core (muscles-all while having great fun.
Cost: $ 14. 95
Ages: 3 and up
Step 2 Sports Activity Center
This outdoor toy is perfect for keeping kids interested in staying active from a young age. The Sports Activity Center is a three-in-one set with a centered small slide. It includes a basketball hoop and a basketball, a little soccer goal, and a big baseball.
Cost: $ 19. 90
Ages: 1-4
Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse
Lightweight and great for both indoors and outdoors, this little house is painted in red with a letterbox, two windows, and two half-doors. The inside part is large and cute for hours of pretend play.
Cost: $ 89. 88
Ages: 2 and up
21. What do we know about Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber
A. It makes kids learn from sports stars.
B. It is designed for boys only.
C. It has many sports games.
D. It can be a bit dangerous.
22. Which would you choose if your child is only one year old
A. Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber.
B. Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper.
C. Step 2 Sports Activity Center.
D. Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse.
23. What is the advantage of Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse compared with the other three toys
A. It can be played indoors.
B. It can improve kids’ patience.
C. It includes all kinds of play.
D. It is safe for little children.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几种儿童玩具的相关信息
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据标题“Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber”下内容“This activity center has all kinds of sports games that will make your kid feel like an all-star player.（这个活动中心有各种各样的体育游戏，会让你的孩子感觉自己是一个全明星球员）”可知，Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber有很多体育游戏。选项C. It has many sports games.符合语意，故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据标题“Step 2 Sports Activity Center”下儿童的年龄信息“Ages: 1-4（适合1-4岁儿童）”可知，如果孩子年龄只有一岁，那么选择Step 2 Sports Activity Center。选项C. Step 2 Sports Activity Center.符合语意，故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber标题下“Step 2 All-Star Sports Climber comes in as one of the best outdoor toys for little kids.（全明星运动攀爬者是最适合小孩子的户外玩具之一）”，Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper标题下“The Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper is another wonderful favorite among kid outdoor toys this year（Kidoozie Hop Squeak Foam Pogo Jumper是今年儿童户外玩具中另一个非常受欢迎的玩具）”，Step 2 Sports Activity Center标题下“This outdoor toy is perfect for keeping kids interested in staying active from a young age.（这种户外玩具非常适合让孩子们从小就对保持活跃感兴趣）”可知，这三款玩具都是户外玩具，而Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse标题下“Lightweight and great for both indoors and outdoors（轻便，适合室内和室外）”可知，这款玩具适合室内和户外。因此相比其他玩具，Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse的优势是它适合室内和户外。选项A. It can be played indoors.符合语意。故选A。
B
A good gift is one that is more valuable for the recipient than it is for the giver. But most gifts destroy value rather than create it. Think of the Christmas-tree-shaped cookie jar that cost your aunt 530 but is worth considerably less than zero to you, posing a moral conundrum (难题): Do you throw it right into the trash or wait a couple of months The economist Joel Waldfogel calls this discrepancy the “deadweight loss” of gifts, and estimates that, on average, it is from 10 percent to a third of a gift’s price.
One explanation for the deadweight loss is a mismatch between desirability and feasibility. Consider n gadget that is useful (high disability) but difficult to set up and time-consuming to use (low feasibility). Scholars have found that givers usually focus on desirability, and receivers are more aware of feasibility. Your friend who bought you a fancy wearable fitness tracker probably thought it was a really cool and helpful gift; to you, it seems like a massive headache to figure out, requires an app download and a monthly fee, and offers data that will either make you feel terrible about yourself or turn into a life-ruining obsession. That’s why it is still sitting in your drawer in its original package.
Another happiness-killing mismatch can occur between the receiver’s initial reaction and their long-term satisfaction. As Anna Goldfarb noted in The Atlantic a few weeks ago, givers tend to look for “reaction-maximizing gifts” (such as the wife’s over-the-top response to the car) as opposed to “satisfaction-maximizing gifts.” Once the giver is not present to see the receiver’s reaction, the receiver might not actually be that excited about socks with her best friend’s face on them.
Someone looking for a big reaction might be tempted to buy a wildly expensive gift, which poses its own emotional problems. In the worst cases, they may even be trying to exert dominance over you, or manipulate you into doing them a favor later. Either way, receiving a gift that’s too nice might make you feel guilty. According to one 2019 survey from CompareCards, 46 percent of respondents felt guilty for being unable to give a gift worth as much as the one they received.
In truth, the biggest benefit to most gift giving is to the giver herself. Generosity is truly a way to buy happiness. As my colleague Michael Norton and his co-authors showed in the journal Science in 2008, although spending money on oneself is weakly related to happiness, spending money on others significantly rises the giver’s well-being. Neuroscientists have shown that charitable giving to others engages the reward system, inducing pleasure in one of the same ways that alcohol and certain drugs do. (Maybe this is the real reason Santa is so jolly.)
24. What does “deadweight loss” of gifts in para.1 refer to
A. The value the gift creates rather than destroys.
B. The money the giver spends on a meaningful gift
C. The good-will and thoughtfulness of the gift giver.
D. The loss of the gift value in the eyes of the receiver.
25. How would the receiver describe the ‘fancy wearable fitness tracker’ as a gift
A. Fashionable and practical. B. Unfriendly and upsetting.
C. Desirable and satisfactory. D. Expensive and unworthy.
26. What makes the receiver not excited about socks printed with her best friend’s face
A. That the giver is not present to see the receiver’s reaction.
B. That the receiver was expecting something wildly expensive.
C. Thot the giver is confused about what gift brings satisfaction.
D. That the receiver was expecting something he/she truly wants.
27. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this article
A. It is in giving that givers receive.
B. Gift-giving is in most cases a win-win situation.
C. The greatest gift you can give is your time and attention.
D. Presents are generally terrible, but they can still bring you joy.
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. D 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述送礼者认为很有价值的东西可能对于接受者却没有什么价值，文章解释了其原因，最后指出大多数礼物的最大好处是给送礼者自己，为他人花钱能显著提高给予者的幸福感。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Think of the Christmas-tree-shaped cookie jar that cost your aunt 530 but is worth considerably less than zero to you, posing a moral conundrum (难题): Do you throw it right into the trash or wait a couple of months The economist Joel Waldfogel calls this discrepancy the ‘deadweight loss’ of gifts, and estimates that, on average, it is from 10 percent to a third of a gift’s price.(想想那个圣诞树形状的饼干罐，它花了你阿姨530美元，但对你来说却不值多少钱，这就产生了一个道德难题：你是直接把它扔进垃圾桶，还是等上几个月？经济学家Joel Waldfogel将这种差异称为礼物的‘无谓损失’，他估计，平均而言，这种差异是礼物价格的10%到三分之一)”可知，送礼者认为很有价值的东西在接受者看来没什么价值，故“无谓损失”是指礼物在接受者眼中的价值损失。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“to you, it seems like a massive headache to figure out, requires an app download and a monthly fee, and offers data that will either make you feel terrible about yourself or turn into a life-ruining obsession. That’s why it is still sitting in your drawer in its original package.(对你来说，这似乎是一个非常头疼的问题，需要下载应用程序并按月付费，而且提供的数据要么会让你对自己感觉糟糕，要么会变成一种毁掉生活的痴迷。这就是为什么它仍然原封不动地放在你的抽屉里)”可知，收到一个漂亮的可穿戴健身追踪器对接受者来说是一个头疼的问题，所以接受者可能认为它不友好且令人心烦。故选B。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“As Anna Goldfarb noted in The Atlantic a few weeks ago, givers tend to look for “reaction-maximizing gifts” (such as the wife’s over-the-top response to the car) as opposed to ‘satisfaction-maximizing gifts.’ Once the giver is not present to see the receiver’s reaction, the receiver might not actually be that excited about socks with her best friend’s face on them.(正如Anna Goldfarb布几周前在《大西洋月刊》上指出的那样，送礼者倾向于寻找‘反应最大化的礼物’（比如妻子对汽车的过度反应），而不是‘满意度最大化的礼物’。一旦送礼者不在现场，看不到收礼者的反应，收礼者可能就不会对印着她最好朋友头像的袜子感到兴奋了)”可知，送礼者倾向于寻找“反应最大化的礼物”，而不是“满意度最大化的礼物”，所以收礼者不会对印着她最好朋友头像的袜子感到兴奋，是因为这不是“满意度最大化的礼物”，即不是收礼者真正想要的礼物，故选D。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“A good gift is one that is more valuable for the recipient than it is for the giver. But most gifts destroy value rather than create it.(好的礼物对接受者来说比送礼者更有价值。但大多数礼物都是破坏价值而不是创造价值)”及最后一段中“Neuroscientists have shown that charitable giving to others engages the reward system, inducing pleasure in one of the same ways that alcohol and certain drugs do.(神经科学家已经证明，对他人的慈善捐赠会激活奖励系统，以与酒精和某些药物相同的方式产生愉悦感)”可知，文章主要讲述送礼者认为很有价值的东西可能对于接受者却没有什么价值，文章解释了其原因，最后指出大多数礼物的最大好处是给送礼者自己，为他人花钱能显著提高给予者的幸福感，故D项“礼物通常很糟糕，但是它们仍然能给你带来快乐”能够总结本文大意。故选D。
C
Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin(普通话) class, he quickly changed his mind.
“I thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin,” said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language.
He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends. While it’s a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. “Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power,” he said.
Many experts agree that proficiency(熟练) in a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy.
“People are looking at China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing fast,” said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council(议会) on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. “We’re seeing it in all parts of the country.”
Abbott predicts that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Mandarin in public and private schools throughout the US. She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as an “important needs” language and provides professional development programs for teachers. “Our government wants to increase our language ability for national security and economic competitiveness,” Abbott added.
At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas in Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.
28. Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Mandarin instead of Latin
A. Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin.
B. Mandarin could be helpful to his future career.
C. Mandarin might help him learn more about China.
D. Mandarin could enable him to study computer engineering.
29. The underlined word “edge” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.
A. a slight advantage B. the outside limit
C. a sharp tone of voice D. an exciting quality
30. Which of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with
A. Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.
B. Those skilled at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future.
C. The US government’s policy has helped popularize Mandarin in the US.
D. Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their national security.
31. What does the author mainly talk about in this passage
A. The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.
B. The great benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.
C. The influence of China’s growing power on American education.
D. The effect of Confucius Institutes in promoting Mandarin in the US.
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。主要以一个美国学生的经历为例来讲述随着中国经济的发展，普通话在美国校园很流行，这是中国在世界舞台上地位上升的一个反映。许多美国学生认为学习中文能够在今后职业发展的道路上有所帮助，美国政府对中文的重视也促使更多的学生学习中文。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的While it’s a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career.可知，Thomas希望中文能够在他今后职业发展的道路上对他有所帮助。故选B。
【29题详解】
词义猜测题。根据本句句意可知，汉语是一门全世界10亿人说的语言，专家认为掌握了它的人会在全球经济中有优势，故选项A符合题意。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as an important needs language and provides professional development programs for teachers. 可知，美国政府的政策促进了普通话在美国的普及，故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。纵观全文，主要介绍了美国学生学习中文热情升温的现象，分析了出现该现象的背景和原因，故选A。
D
In April 2018 a group of Canadian scientists flying in a helicopter (直升飞机) discovered something they didn't expect to see — a huge, unknown cave with an opening the size of a football field.
The cave was discovered in the northern part of Wells Gray Provincial Park, in a wild, faraway area of Canada's Cariboo Mountains. The area is hard to get to and even harder to travel through. It is covered with snow for much of the year.
The group told Catherine Hickson, a scientist who studies rocks, about the cave. Dr. Hickson got a team of researchers together to study it. In September, they went for a closer look after most of the snow melted (融化). The cave is one of the largest in Canada. Not only is the opening to the cave larger than a football field, the cave is also deep. The team couldn't measure (测量) all the way to the bottom, but they think it may be more than 180 meters deep. The cave is tens of thousands of years old. But the rock in the cave is made of used to be at the bottom of an ocean (海洋). It is hundreds of millions of years old.
A small, but fast river of melting snow leads into the cave on one side, creating a waterfall near the top and a river at the bottom. The water comes out again a long way away. The exit (出口) is about 2.1 kilometers away and about l/2 kilometer lower down.
The cave will have to wait to get an official name. For now, the cave is being called "Sarlacc's Pit "because it looks similar to the home of the Sarlacc, a person in the Star Wars movie Return of the Jedi.
For Dr. Hickson, there's a lesson to be learned from the cave. "It shows you that you don't know everything, "she says." There are things yet to be discovered."
32. Why did the cave remain unknown in the past
A. It is in a wild mountain area. B. It has been there for just a few years.
C. Its opening is too small to be noticed. D. The weather there is cold all year round.
33. What are Paragraphs 4 and 5 mainly about
A The history of the cave. B. Some facts about the cave.
C. The value of studying the cave. D. The methods of studying the cave.
34. What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The snow. B. The river. C. The ocean. D. The rock.
35. The cave's name "Sarlace's Pit" has something to do with ________.
A. local culture B. its discoverers C. the way it looks D. the name of a film star
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是2018年4月，一组加拿大科学家乘坐直升机发现了一个巨大的、未知的洞穴，其开口有一个足球场那么大。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。由第二段中的“The cave was discovered in the northern part of Wells Gray Provincial Park, in a wild, faraway area of Canada's Cariboo Mountains. The area is hard to get to and even harder to travel through.(这个洞穴是在威尔斯格雷省公园的北部发现的，位于加拿大卡里布山脉的一个偏远的荒野地区。这个地区很难到达，甚至更难穿越)”可知，这个洞穴在一个荒山野地，因此一直未被发现。故选A。
【33题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段的“A small, but fast river of melting snow leads into the cave on one side, creating a waterfall near the top and a river at the bottom. The water comes out again a long way away. The exit (出口) is about 2.1 kilometers away and about l/2 kilometer lower down.(融化的雪形成一条湍急的小河流，汇入洞穴的一侧，在靠近顶部的地方形成瀑布，在底部形成一条河流。水又从很远的地方流出来。出口大约是2.1公里远，再低1/2公里)”可知，第四、五两段主要介绍了这一洞穴的一些详细情况，如洞口的大小、洞穴的深度和年代以及洞内的小河等。故选B。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段的“But the rock in the cave is made of used to be at the bottom of an ocean (海洋). It is hundreds of millions of years old.(但是山洞里的岩石是由曾经在海底的岩石组成的。它有数亿年的历史)”可知，It指代的是构成洞穴的岩石，即The rock，故选D。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“For now, the cave is being called "Sarlacc's Pit "because it looks similar to the home of the Sarlacc, a person in the Star Wars movie Return of the Jedi.(目前，这个洞穴被称为“萨拉克之坑”，因为它看起来像《星球大战》电影《绝地归来》中萨拉克的家)”可知，该洞穴被称为“Sarlacc's Pit”是与它的外观有关，因为它的外观与Sarlacc的家很像。故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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。
___36___You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how:
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. ___37___ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class. ___38___ Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. ___39___ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
___40___ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.
D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E. Maybe you are an average student.
F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.
G. This will help you understand the next class.
【答案】36. E 37. B 38. C 39. G 40. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了一些学习方法。
【36题详解】
根据下文“You probably think you will never be a top student.(你可能认为你永远不会成为一个优等生)”，说明前文要提到优等生中等生之类的内容。E项“可能你是一名中等生”引起下文，符合语境。故选E。
【37题详解】
根据上文“Then decide a good, regular time for studying.(然后确定一个好的、有规律的学习时间)”可知，下文内容与时间设定有关。B项“别忘了留出足够的时间娱乐”承接上文，符合语境。故选B。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Make good use of your time in class.(充分利用课堂时间)”可知，本段内容与课堂时间有关。C项“利用上课时间听老师讲的每句话”承接上文，符合语境。故选C。
【39题详解】
上文“When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.(当你从学校回到家，复习你的笔记，复习老师第二天要讨论的要点，阅读材料”提到放学回家后复习当天所学内容并预习第二天的学习内容，G项“这会帮助你更好地理解下一堂课”承接上文，说明上文做法的好处，符合语境。故选G。
【40题详解】
根据下文“You will probably discover many others after you have tried these. (在您尝试这些方法之后，您可能会发现许多其他的方法)”说明还有其他方法。A项“还有其他方法可以帮助你学习”引出下文，符合语境。故选A。
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。
Giving road directions in fluent Mandarin, 67-year-old American expat (旅居国外者) Terry Crossman has been helping people in Beijing Xicheng District for almost five years now.
He ___41___ the Xicheng Dama Club in 2017. The volunteer group is mostly ___42___ middle-aged women. Joining the group has made Crossman an online celebrity. “I guess my ___43___ is very suitable, because I’m very warm-hearted, very open and friendly.”
After ___44___ from the University of Pennsylvania, Crossman first came to Beijing in 1987 for business. He and his family then moved there in 1997. Over the past three decades, he has ___45___ the modernization and rapid improvement of the living standards in Beijing. “We all have electric heat now instead of coal heat, so it’s much ___46___ than it used to be. People here managed to preserve some of the old Beijing and I am really ___47___ of the city for doing that.”
Having spent a ___48___ of his life in Beijing, Crossman considers himself a Beijinger at heart and has made Beijing his permanent ___49___. But Crossman’s love for China goes ____50____ beyond natural scenery. He has studied Chinese history, literature, sociology and philosophy. Crossman says he became ____51____ in Chinese culture as a teenager when he first read the Tao Te Ching by Lao Zi, and Taoist teachings have ____52____ him until now.
“I mean concepts I like from Taoism or things like Wuwei: I like the whole ____53____ of going with nature, Shunqiziran: if you trust the universe, the universe will ____54____ you.”
Taoism has helped Crossman to not only enjoy serving people as a community volunteer, but also to seize today and ____55____ in the present.
41. A. joined B. extended C. advocated D. sponsored
42. A. made of B. targeted at C. composed of D. opposed to
43. A. discrimination B. curiosity C. patience D. personality
44. A. learning B. graduating C. coming D. hearing
45. A. boosted B. witnessed C. demonstrated D. transformed
46. A. cleaner B. milder C. mistier D. freer
47. A. convinced B. informed C. tired D. proud
48. A. bit B. minority C. majority D. maximum
49. A. neighborhood B. home C. boundary D. trap
50. A. far B. accurately C. automatically D. eventually
51. A. interested B. bathed C. advanced D. gifted
52. A. grasped B. influenced C. detected D. absorbed
53. A. story B. goal C. idea D. process
54. A. motivate B. inspect C. amuse D. reward
55. A. exist B. live C. believe D. wander
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述的是2017年，美国旅居国外的克罗斯曼（Terry Crossman） 如愿以偿地加入到了“西城大妈”的志愿者队伍中，本文主要讲述的是克罗斯曼在北京的个人经历。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他于2017年加入西城大妈俱乐部。A. joined参加；B. extended延伸，拓展；C. advocated主张，拥护；D. sponsored赞助。根据下文中的“Joining the group has made Crossman an online celebrity.”可知，此处指的是克罗斯曼“加入”大妈俱乐部。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：志愿者团主要由中年妇女组成。A. made of由……制成；B. targeted at以……为目标；C. composed of由……组成；D. opposed to反对。结合语境可知，此处表示俱乐部成员的构成，be composed of意为“由……组成”符合句意。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我想我的性格很合适，因为我非常热情，非常开放和友好。A. discrimination歧视；B. curiosity好奇；C. patience耐心；D. personality性格。根据下文中的“because I’m very warm-hearted, very open and friendly.”可知，克罗斯曼热心肠，开放又友好，所以此处介绍的是“性格”。故选D项。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：从宾夕法尼亚大学毕业后，克罗斯曼于1987年首次来到北京经商。A. learning学习；B. graduating毕业；C. coming到来；D. hearing听到。根据下文中的“from the University of Pennsylvania”以及常识可知，此处介绍的克罗斯曼从大学“毕业”后来到北京。故选B项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：三十年来，他见证了北京生活水平的现代化和快速提高。A. boosted促进；B. witnessed目暏；C. demonstrated展示；D. transformed转换。根据下文中的“the modernization and rapid improvement of the living standards in Beijing”可知，此处指的是克罗斯曼“见证”了北京的变化。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们现在都有电热而不是煤热，所以它比以前干净得多。A. cleaner干净的；B. milder柔和的；C. mistier朦胧的；D. freer自由的。根据上文中的“We all have electric heat now instead of coal heat”以及so可知，因为不使用煤炭供热，所以现在北京比以前更“干净”。故选A项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这里的人们设法保留了一些古老的北京，我为这座城市这样做感到骄傲。A. convinced确信的；B. informed有见识的；C. tired疲惫的；D. proud自豪的。根据下文中的“Crossman considers himself a Beijinger at heart and has made Beijing his permanent ___9___.”可知，克罗斯曼把自己当做北京人，由此可知，他为北京的做法感到自豪。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意： 克罗斯曼一生中的大部分时间都在北京度过，他认为自己内心是一个北京人，并将北京作为他永久的家。A. bit小片，小块；B. minority少数；C. majority大多数；D. maximum最大化。根据上文中的“He and his family then moved there in 1997. Over the past three decades,…”可知，克罗斯曼在北京已经待了30多年，所以此处表示他一生中的大部分时间在北京度过。故选C项。
49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：克罗斯曼一生中的大部分时间都在北京度过，他认为自己内心是一个北京人，并将北京作为他永久的家。A. neighborhood街区；B. home家园；C. boundary边界；D. trap陷阱，圈套。根据上文中的“Crossman considers himself a Beijinger at heart”可知，克罗斯曼从心底把自己看做是一名北京人，所以把北京当成他的“家”。故选B项。
【50题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：但克罗斯曼对中国的热爱远远超出了自然风光。A. far远远地；B. accurately准确地；C. automatically自动地；D. eventually最后，终于。根据下文中的“He has studied Chinese history, literature, sociology and philosophy.”可知，克罗斯曼对中国的爱“远”不止于自然风光，此处表示程度更加突出克罗斯曼对中国的爱。故选A项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：克罗斯曼说，当他第一次阅读老子的《道德经》时，他十几岁时就对中国文化产生了兴趣，道教教义一直影响着他直到现在。A. interested感兴趣的；B. bathed沐浴的；C. advanced先进的；D. gifted有天赋的。根据上文中的“But Crossman’s love for China goes ___10___ beyond natural scenery.”以及下文中他所研究的中国历史，文学等可知，此处指的是克罗斯曼对中国文化感兴趣。故选A项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：克罗斯曼说，当他第一次阅读老子的《道德经》时，他十几岁时就对中国文化产生了兴趣，道教教义一直影响着他直到现在。A. grasped抓住，领会；B. influenced影响；C. detected探测；D. absorbed吸收。根据下文中的“Taoism has helped Crossman to not only enjoy serving people as a community volunteer,…”可知，此处指的是道教的教义深深地“影响”着他。故选B项。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我的意思是我喜欢道教或无为之类的思想：我喜欢与大自然融合的理念，顺其自然：如果你信任宇宙，宇宙就会回报你。”A. story故事；B. goal目标；C. idea想法；D. process过程。根据下文中的“…going with nature, Shunqiziran: if you trust the universe, the universe will ___14___ you.”可知，这些都是道德经中的一些理念或者思想，与之前的concepts相应。故选C项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我的意思是我喜欢道教或无为之类的思想：我喜欢与大自然融合的理念，顺其自然：如果你信任宇宙，宇宙就会回馈你。”A. motivate激励；B. inspect监管；C. amuse使愉快；D. reward奖励。此处解释的是顺其自然的理念，按照自然的规律做事，大自然就会“回馈”人类。故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：道教帮助克罗斯曼不仅享受到作为社区志愿者为人们服务的乐趣，而且还帮助他抓住现在，活在当下。A. exist存在；B. live居住；C. believe相信；D. wander徘徊，游荡。根据and表明此处以上文内容一致，结合上文中的“also to seize today”可知，要抓住现在，活在当下。故选B项。
第II卷(非选择题55分)
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。
China has the longest railway in service. When Chinese people’ take a trip to other cities, the best___56___ (choose) of their transportation is to take the high-speed train. Now, the high-speed train in China is really fast,___57___ (rely), convenient and comfortable.
First of all, it is very convenient for you to book the tickets online. However, tickets cannot be purchased without an ID card, which___58___ (ensure) the security of the passengers on board. Besides, the price is affordable for ordinary people and the trains always pull in and out of the station___59___ schedule. Furthermore, the high-speed train runs fast and smoothly. No bumps (碰撞) or jolts (颠簸) can be felt while___60___ (travel) by it, whether it is stopped or it is running at the speed of 300 km/h.___61___ is a good way to travel and enjoy yourself with the “bullet” train well___62___(equip) with air conditioners, TV and canteen. Sitting on the comfortable seat, you may watch TV or read a book with ease. In addition, your mobile phone can ___63___ (charge) because there are enough power outlets (插座) beside the seats.
The high-speed train is changing the living habits of Chinese people,___64___ benefit a lot from it. The high-speed train___65___ (strong) guarantees China’s economic take-off and the improvement of people’s living standard.
【答案】56. choice
57. reliable
58. ensures 59. on
60. travelling##traveling 61. It
62. equipped
63. be charged
64. who 65. strongly
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是中国高铁的优势。
【56题详解】
考查名词。句意：当中国人去其他城市旅行时，他们最好的交通选择是乘坐高铁。best是形容词，修饰名词，choose的名词是choice，意为“选择”，由后面的is可知，空格处用单数，故填choice。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意：现在，中国的高铁真的很快，可靠，方便和舒适。空格处用形容词作表语，rely的形容词是reliable，意为“可靠的”，故填reliable。
【58题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：然而，没有身份证就不能购票，这确保了乘客的安全。该空所在句为非限制性定语从句，句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，which指代主句所描述的事情，因此空格处用第三人称单数，故填ensures。
【59题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：此外，价格对普通人来说是负担得起的，火车总是准点进站和出站。根据语境可知，句子表示“火车总是准点进站和出站”，on schedule是固定短语，意为“按时”，因此空格处是on，故填on。
【60题详解】
考查状语从句省略。句意：当（你）乘它旅行时，无论它是停下来还是以300公里/小时的速度行驶，（你）都感觉不到颠簸。根据语境可知，while引导的时间状语从句意为“当（你）乘它旅行时”，是while you are travelling/traveling by it，主句是被动语态（翻译时变为主动语态“（你）都感觉不到颠簸”），从句主语与主句主语一致且从句含有be动词，常省略从句的主语和be动词，可省略you are，因此空格处是travelling/traveling。故填travelling/traveling。
【61题详解】
考查代词。句意：“子弹头”列车配备了空调、电视和食堂，是一种很好的旅行和享受方式。空格处用it作形式主语，真正的主语是不定式短语，位于句首，首字母大写，故填It。
62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“子弹头”列车配备了空调、电视和食堂，是一种很好的旅行和享受方式。句中is是谓语，空格处用非谓语动词，train和equip之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，作后置定语，故填equipped。
【63题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：此外，您的手机还可以充电，因为座位旁边有足够的电源插座。手机是被充电，句子用被动语态，空前有can，因此空格处是be done，故填be charged。
【64题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：高铁正在改变中国人的生活习惯，中国人从中受益良多。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词people是人，因此空格处用关系代词who，故填who。
【65题详解】
考查副词。句意：高铁是中国经济腾飞和人民生活水平提高的有力保障。空格处用副词作状语修饰动词guarantees，strong的副词是strongly，意为“强有力地”。故填strongly。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 学校英语节将举办主题为“工匠精神”的演讲比赛，谈谈你认为能代表工匠精神的人物——摄 影师Cunningham, 修表匠人王津，古代建筑师雷氏一家，科学家邓稼先，钱学森等等。请结合以下要点写一篇演讲稿：
1. 你是如何理解工匠精神的；
2. 选择代表工匠精神的人物进行介绍 (经历，性格，品质等)。
参考词汇：the spirit of craftsmanship 工匠精神
Good morning! I am honored to have the chance to
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【答案】Good morning! I am honored to have the chance to give a speech on the spirit of craftsmanship. We all know that craftsmanship is mainly made up of perseverance, integrity, diligence and expertise. Take the clock restoration master, Wang Jin for example. With skillful hands and modest heart, Mr. Wang spent his whole life restoring clocks dating back hundreds of years, which not only helps preserve traditional skills but also brings the clocks back to life. Most importantly, his innovation and unremitting devotion ensure that the art of clock repairing stands the test of time. The expression of his life philosophy and the indication of his aspiration are reflected in his work, where his ideal exists. Therefore, let’s follow those great craftsmen's steps! Devote ourselves to work, sharpen our skills and overcome difficulties with perseverance! That’s all. Thank you.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校英语节将举办主题为“工匠精神”的演 讲比赛，谈谈你认为能代表工匠精神的人物 —— 摄影师 Cunningham, 修表匠人王津，古代建筑师雷氏一家，科学家邓稼先，钱学森等等。
【详解】1.词汇积累
机会：chance→ opportunity
组成：be made up of→ consist of
熟练，技艺高超的：skillful→ masterly
忍受：stand→ endure
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am honored to have the chance to give a speech on the spirit of craftsmanship.
拓展句：I am honored that I have the chance to give a speech on the spirit of craftsmanship.
【点睛】【高分句型1】With skillful hands and modest heart, Mr. Wang spent his whole life restoring clocks dating back hundreds of years, which not only helps preserve traditional skills but also brings the clocks back to life.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】The expression of his life philosophy and the indication of his aspiration are reflected in his work, where his ideal exists.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)读后续写
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Grandma Goodie, warm-hearted and caring, goes to see her granddaughters every Sunday afternoon. Every visit starts with the same steps. First, she rings the doorbell. Then Vera and Gina run to open the door excitedly. Every time, Grandma Goodie brings wonderful gifts. Sometimes they are toys. Sometimes they are candies. After receiving the gifts, the whole room is full of the laughter and screams of the two.
One Sunday, Grandma rang the doorbell. Vera and Gina, who had been waiting since lunch, hurried down the stairs to open the door. “Darling, look what I have brought to you,” Grandma said. She pulled out a pack of cards and they couldn’t wait to rush into their room and began to play the cards cheerfully. They enjoyed themselves so much that the whole afternoon had passed before they realized it.
At the end of the day, Grandma kissed everyone and said her goodbyes. As she drove away, Vera and Gina heard their parents say that they would hold a birthday party for Grandma next Sunday. “Grandma has a birthday ” they thought, looking at each other in surprise. Both felt a little confused, “Grown-ups have birthdays ”
“We have to get her a present,” Gina decided. “But what ” asked Vera, “Grandma Goodie undoubtedly has everything!’’
They spent all week thinking, but nothing came into their mind.
On Sunday afternoon, the doorbell rang. Just as what usually happened, Grandma Goodie brought them beloved amazing gifts, which were some candies with good-looking covers. They extended their sincere gratitude to Grandma Goodie and quickly went back to their room to think about the gift for Grandma.
All through the dinner, the kids were silent. “What’s wrong with you What makes you two so down and quiet ” asked Grandma.
“Grandma, we really wanted to give you something special for your birthday,” Gina said. “But nothing we thought of would do,” added Vera. Grandma Goodie smiled and held the kids in her arms. Then she said, “Oh, kids, don’t you know you two are the best gifts I could ever ask for ”
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Hearing these words, a good idea hit Gina.
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About an hour later, the two came out with a picture.
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【答案】Hearing these words, a good idea hit Gina. She whispered something secret to Vera with a mysterious smile flashing across her face. “Grandma, wait for us. We’ll give you a big surprise.” Then they disappeared like two rabbits. “Why not draw a picture of us two and Grandma ” Gina suggested. “Since we are the best gifts, so... ” “Good idea!” Here came the agreement quickly. Without any delay, they set out to create their work attentively.
About an hour later, the two came out with a picture. “Grandma, forgive us to have kept you waiting so long. But I bet it is worthwhile. Look! Here is the gift for you.” Meanwhile, Vera showed Grandma the picture drawn by Gina and decorated by herself, two hands holding over her head. “Grandma, your best gift is here! We are always together!” added Gina. Seeing it, Grandma was too moved to say anything. At this moment, the only thing she wanted to do was to hug them forever! Maybe, this was the true meaning of love!
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了奶奶每个周末去看望孙子时都带着各种不同的礼物，这让孩子们觉得很开心。当孩子们听说奶奶生日快到了,决定送给奶奶一个礼物，但他们觉得奶奶好像什么都不缺，所以很苦恼该送什么给她。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听到这些话，吉娜有个好主意。”可知，第一段可描写Vera和Gina决定做画一幅他们两个和奶奶的画送给奶奶。
②由第二段首句内容“大约一个小时后，两人拿出了一幅画。”可知，第二段可描写Chris和Jamie送给奶奶礼物以及奶奶的反应。
2.续写线索：想出主意——画自己和奶奶的画——送奶奶礼物——开心——奶奶感动
3.词汇激活
行为类
低语：whisper/say in a whisper
消失：disappear/vanish
建议：suggest/recommend/advise
情绪类
吃惊：give sb.a surprise/be surprised/be astonished/be amazed
感动：moved/excited/touched
【点睛】[高分句型1]. She whispered something secret to Vera with a mysterious smile flashing across her face. （运用了with+宾语+宾语补足语）
[高分句型2]. Meanwhile, Vera showed Grandma the picture drawn by Gina and decorated by herself, two hands holding over her head. (运用了过去分词作后置定语和独立主格结构)