2022-2023学年第一学期期中考试试题卷
高一英语
注意事项
考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求:
1. 本试卷包括选择题和非选择题两部分。考生答题全部答在答题纸上, 答在本试卷上无效。
本次考试时间为120分钟, 满分150分。考试结束后, 请将答题纸交监考老师。
2. 答题前, 请务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、座位号、考试证号用黑色签字笔填写在答题纸的相应位置, 并用2B铅笔将答题纸上考试证号相应的数字涂黑。
3. 答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 请用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0.5毫米签字笔写在答题纸上的指定位置, 在其它位置答题一律无效。
第一部分: 听力理解 (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. Why does the man want to leave
A. The service is too slow. B. The food is bad. C. The music is too loud.
2. What does the woman do
A. A teacher. B. A nurse. C. A shop assistant.
3. What has the man decided to do
A. Continue his talk with Mr. Black. B. Go to see an engineer. C. Check the schedule.
4. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. On a bus. B. In a library. C. In a shop.
5. How did the man feel about his jump in the end
A. Terrified. B. Disappointed. C. Excited.
第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. A restaurant. B. An accident. C. A magazine.
7. Why is the Sunflower closed now
A. It will move to another town B. The workers are on holiday. C. It is under repair.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about Mr. Bannister
A. He lacks experience.
B. He worked on a trade deal last year.
C. He is a new member of the company.
9. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end
A. Amelia. B. Mr. Duncan. C. Ms. Templeton.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Cooking. B. Watching TV. C. Doing shopping.
11. What does the man like best
A. Ice cream. B. Milk. C. Cheese.
12. When does the conversation take place
A In the morning. B. In the late afternoon. C. At night.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike
A. Her father. B. Her uncle. C. Her brother.
14. Why did the woman slow down at one point in the Regional Championship
A. The road was full of rocks.
B. She was too tired to speed up.
C. Someone appeared on the road suddenly.
15. What does the woman think is the most important before a race
A. Making sure the bike is in good condition.
B. Looking at the route in advance.
C. Doing sports to keep fit.
16. What does the woman say about the clothes for a race
A They’re comfortable. B. They’re pretty. C. They’re tight.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. When does the Business Studies course start
A. On June 5th. B. On June 12th. C. On July 11th.
18. What can the students bring with them during the course
A. Business videos. B. Notebook computers. C. Mobile phones.
19. Where is the Business Studies Department
A. Next to the staff car park.
B. On the left side of the science center.
C. Beside the main entrance of the college.
20. What language classes are provided this summer
A. Japanese and German B. French and Chinese. C. Italian and Spanish.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共三节, 满分60分)
第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题, 每小题2.5分; 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C、和D) 中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Mental Health Apps
Although most mental health doctors probably wouldn’t advise people to spend more time with their cellphones, there are some apps that can turn screen time into time well-spent. These apps provide tools for people looking to improve their lives.
Stop, Breathe & Think
This app was created to teach meditation (冥想). Developed for adults, teens and kids, it is perfect when you’re troubled by emotions like anxiety, stress, sadness or anger. It guides you through the practice of stopping, calming your mind and body through breathing and then taking part in short meditation.
Cost: $9. 99 per month. Download here for Apple or Android.
Breatbe2Relax
Breathe2Relax teaches “belly breathing”, a technique that encourages full oxygen exchange, lowers the heart rate and helps reduce stress. This type of breathing can help people who are experiencing fear, anxiety or anger. The app features videos, reading materials and ways for users to track their progress.
Cost: Free. Download here for Apple or Android.
Productive
Productive is a simple app that helps you set goals and track your progress. It offers users help in breaking negative habits and forming healthier habits. Users can specify what time of day they want to begin an activity, for how long, and how often, and the app shows users their successful periods, sends them motivating reminders and records their growth.
Cost: Free. Download here for Apple or Android.
INSCAPE
Regardless of where you are, with INSCAPE, you can focus on the areas that you’re looking to improve. Depending on whether you’d like to sleep better, or be more efficient at work, INSCAPE will suggest a practice that will be most beneficial to your goals, including breathing exercises, meditation and more.
Cost: $12. 99 per month.
Download here for e here for Android.
1. What do the first two apps have in common
A. They can keep people calm. B. They are intended for adults.
C. They cost their users nothing. D. They record the users’ progress.
2. Which app is best for those who want to develop good habits
A. Productive. B. INSCAPE.
C. Breathe2Relax. D. Stop, Breathe&Think
3. What is special about INSCAPE
A. It provides more activities. B. It has no time or space limitation.
C. It Is only available to Apple users. D. It works depending on one’s particular needs.
B
Peter, 60, loved his job as a bus driver. He had been one almost all his life, loving the company of the little children who rode his bus daily. It made him feel younger and more energetic. His record was clean, without one accident or mishap (小事故) during his tenure (任期), which made him a trustworthy driver.
However, Mr. Clark, Peter’s boss, was concerned and thought that it was time for him to retire. “You don’t have a choice here, Peter,” he said seriously. “We don’t want to invite any risk to the children who take your bus every day. We need a replacement at this stage.”
“But I have a perfect record,” argued Peter. “You know, for an elderly man like me, my job is the only thing that keeps me alive. I want to keep my job. ”
“Would you take responsibility if something bad happened to those children ” Mr. Clark said.
Peter thought it over, and very reluctantly, he gave in to Mr. Clark’s request. Peter decided to retire a week later.
His retirement day approached pretty soon. The day before his last day, Peter was dropping off the kids at his first stop when he looked out of the window and saw a lady on the road who had fainted (昏厥). He asked the kids not to leave the bus and got down to help the woman.
Just when he finished, he heard screams behind him. The children were looking out of the window and screaming, “Fire! Fire! Help!” “How could that have happened ” Peter was shaking in fear. With trembling hands, Peter dialed 911 and rushed to help the children. Peter covered himself with his jacket and burst into the flaming bus. He took the children out of the burning bus one by one. Thankfully, the firefighters arrived soon and helped Peter, saving all students.
The next day, Peter saw the entire school gathered in front of his home. When Peter approached them, Mr. Clark started clapping and everyone joined him. “You are a hero, Peter! You saved the lives of those young children,” he said. “You are the best driver. We hope you can keep the job!”
4. What made Mr. Clark concerned
A. He couldn’t persuade Peter to retire.
B. Taking school bus was unsafe for children.
C. Peter was too old to be a school bus driver.
D. The school bus driver must be changed regularly.
5. What does the underlined “reluctantly” mean in Paragraph 5
A. Angrily. B. Unwillingly.
C. Doubtfully D. Hesitantly.
6. Why were the children screaming
A. They couldn’t find Peter on the bus. B. They were caught in the burning bus.
C. They were frightened by the woman. D. They didn’t want a new school bus driver.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Putting out the fire B. An old hero driver
C. Working after retirement D. Dangerous journey on school bus
C
Sending a package back is not easy. Repacking, printing labels and shipping it back up to the seller is an increasingly familiar experience for online shoppers. In America 21%of online orders, worth some $218bn, were returned in 2021, according to the National Retail Federation, up from 18%in 2020. For clothing and shoes it can reach around 40%.
The problem has its roots in the birth of e-commerce. To compete with bricks-and-mortar (实体的) sellers and make consumers comfortable with ordering online, e-commerce firms offered free returns. Consumers came to expect it.
Each step of the process is costly. Retailers have to pay for goods to be picked up or posted. Processing returns is labor-intensive (劳动密集型), explains Zac Rogers who worked as a returns manager at Amazon. A return must be opened and someone has to decide what to do with it. “A worker in an Amazon warehouse can pick 30 items in a minute, but a return can take ten minutes to process, ” says Mr. Rogers.
Once processed, only 5% of the returned goods can be resold immediately by retailers. Most go to liquidators at the lowest prices or are thrown away.
One solution involves adding friction (阻力). Last year, a Japanese fashion brand became one of the first retailers to charge a small fee for posted returns. Other firms are selling more refurbished (翻新的) goods as a way to cut losses.
Startups are getting in on the action. Using artificial intelligence to help retailers decide what to do with the returned goods is the brainchild of them. Happy Returns, another startup, helps with logistics (物流). It has 5, 000 drop-off points for returns across America, mostly in chain stores. The returns are collected and sent back to retailers all at once, saving up to 40% of postage costs.
Some are experimenting with virtual reality (VR). Over half of the items are returned because they are the wrong size. In June Walmart said it would buy Memomi, an augmented-reality (AR) startup that lets shoppers virtually try on glasses in real-time for a seamless, easy and fun omnichannel experience. Walmart also offers ways to try on clothes and arrange furniture in rooms using AR.
8. Why did e-commerce firms offer free returns at first
A. To cut costs. B. To develop logistics service.
C. To compete with physical stores. D. To show the advantage of shopping online.
9. Which of the following best describes the processing of returns
A. Efficient. B. Automatic
C. Expensive. D. Time-consuming.
10 How did the Japanese company tackle the return problem
A. By charging a fee. B. By raising the price of goods.
C. By selling more returned goods. D. By using advanced technologies.
11. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Walmart has pioneered the use of AR.
B. Technology plays a role in reducing returns.
C. VR and AR will be used in more industries.
D. Cooperation among companies is important.
D
Huang Danian, the well-known Chinese geophysicist, was born in 1958 in Guangxi, China. As a keen and able student, Huang went to the UK in 1993 to further his studies.
By the time Huang moved back to China in 2009, he had been living and working in the UK for many years. He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to home driven by the idea that he needed to contribute to his country. As one of the world’s leading experts in deep-Earth exploration technology, Huang was invited to participate in the “Thousand Talent” programme. He took up a position at Jilin University, Changchun.
Huang was named lead scientist of a branch of China’s largest deep-Earth exploration programme, developing advanced cameras that can see through the Earth’s crust (地壳) so that it can be analysed without having to dig into it. He set up an advanced lab, sometimes paying for equipment with his own money. Some described him as a “lunatic”, but this passion and drive enabled Huang to push forwards China’s deep-Earth exploration technology into a world-leading position. Huang’s devotion contributed to China’s lunar probe (月球探测器) Chang’e 3 being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the spacecraft Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016.
Huang’s health also paid the price for his commitment to his work. He began having fits (昏厥) in 2012, but paid little attention to them, stating he did not have time to go to see a doctor—his work always came first. In November 2016, Huang fainted and was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was so advanced that he had just a couple of months to live.
Huang never gave up, and always tried to push forwards. Even from his hospital bed, he continued his work, writing references for his colleagues and replying to questions from his students. Huang died in January 2017, aged just 58. More than 800 people attended his funeral to celebrate a life that burned so bright, but was so short.
12. Huang returned to China in 2009 because ________.
A. he desired to devote himself to his motherland
B. the “Thousand Talent” program attracted him
C. Jilin University offered him a top position
D. he wasn’t satisfied with the life in the UK
13. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. China’s aerospace development.
B. Huang’s working attitude and style.
C. Huang’s great contributions to China.
D. China’s deep-Earth exploration technology.
14. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. The working environment caused Huang’s disease.
B. Huang worked continuously despite his poor health.
C. Huang was taken to hospital after he fainted in 2012.
D. A large sum of money was paid to treat Huang’s illness.
15. Which of the following can be used to describe Huang Danian
A. Generous and honest.
B. Passionate and patient.
C. Modest and courageous.
D. Patriotic (爱国的) and committed.
第二节 七选五 (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
Defining what an ideal friend is like is not an easy task. ____16____ However, generally speaking, there are certain qualities that most people would consider as characteristics of an ideal friend.
The ideal friend knows how to show weakness. The ideal friends don’t try to prove how successful they are. ____17____ They show how much they trust us by admitting failings and sorrows. They offer us the gift of their vulnerability (脆弱).
____18____ More often than it’s comfortable to admit, we don’t quite know what we think until a proper friend gently asks us to expand on a thought, to explain why we’re impressed by it and to find good answers to possible objections. They see the potential in what we’re saying when we can’t.
The proper friend helps build our self-understanding. There are so many things we don’t entirely comprehend about who we are. We find it hard to pin down our goals. ____19____ We might have some strong opinions, but it can be difficult to explain really why these ideas matter to us. The right friend listens and helps us piece together the best account of our fears and excitements.
They help us to like ourselves. Normally we’re intently alive to our own shortcomings; it’s more obvious, from our point of view, what’s disappointing about us than what’s attractive. We need a friend because we’re likely to be so very unfriendly towards ourselves. ____20____
A. A true friend helps us think.
B. We get defensive and we don’t really know why.
C. Loyalty is a common quality given to ideal friends.
D. The good friend likes us in ways we’re not easily able to.
E. Everyone has their own understanding of what the ideal friend is like.
F. On the contrary, they let us know embarrassing things about themselves.
G. They care for your well-being over any issues that may arise between you and them.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共三节, 满分40分)
第一节 完型填空 (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四个选项 (A, B, C, D) 中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a dark night. Thick ___21___ had made me sure that there was no starlight or moonlight to greet me as I walked out. ___22___, I kept the porch (门廊) light off because I didn’t want to be ___23___ by small insects on this sticky summer evening. I stood there for a while letting my eyes get used to the ___24___ of light. It was then, though, that I saw one flash of light at the far end of the grassland was ___25___ by another and then another. I smiled. I ___26___ them at once as my firefly (萤火虫) buddies who always appeared at this time of the year.
I got so much ___27___ watching them first as a child and then as an adult. They never became ___28___ and they always filled me with delight. I never ___29___ them and put them in a jar as some kids did because I was afraid I might hurt these ___30___ of light. Their time on this earth was so ___31___ that I tried to enjoy them each night they were here. It always ___32___ me when they disappeared in the fall and it always made my heart sing when they ___33___ again the next summer.
I think I enjoy these little fireflies so much because we’re ___34___ to them in lots of ways. Our time here is brief too, but we still do our best to give out light and knowing that others will be shining long after we are gone is a (n) ___35___ to us. Let’s share our light and love while we are here then.
21. A. smoke B. dust C. clouds D. leaves
22. A. Thus B. Still C. Instead D. Indeed
23. A. defeated B. betrayed C. beaten D. bitten
24. A. shine B. lack C. speed D. level
25. A. followed B. covered C. separated D. attained
26. A. considered B. described C. recognized D. accepted
27. A. joy B. courage C. affection D. confidence
28. A. moving B. amazing C. boring D. puzzling
29. A. hid B. caught C. teased D. frightened
30. A. leaders B. gatherers C. supporters D. messengers
31. A. free B. long C. rough D. limited
32 A. annoyed B. surprised C. saddened D. embarrassed
33. A. came down B. set off C. dashed out D. showed up
34. A. familiar B. similar C. cruel D. blind
35. A. comfort B. award C. honor D. success
第二节 (共16小题; 每小题1分, 满分10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。
When it comes to national parks, people often link them with those famous landmarks ___36___ (recommend) in tour and entertainment guides.
Recently, however, national parks in Canada appear on the prescriptions (处方) given by Canadian doctors.
According to CBC, a medical program named “PaRx” ___37___ (launch) in January by the government. Under the program, over 1,000 physicians, nurses and other medical ___38___ (professional) in Canada can prescribe the annual Adult Parks Canada Discovery Pass from the Canadian parks authority. ___39___ the pass, patients can gain free access to over 80 national parks, national historic sirs and national marine conservation areas around the country.
Many ___40___ (science) studies have shown that people ___41___ (spend) at least two hours a week in nature have ___42___ (good) health than before. It contributes to increasing life expectancy (预期寿命) and energy, reducing pain and stress, as well as improving heart health.
“We’re hoping that our PaRx program not only ___43___ (improve) patient health, but reduces costs to the healthcare system, and helps to grow ___44___ number of people who are more engaged in environmental activities,”said Prama Rahman, ___45___ is a leader of the BC Parks Foundation’s Healthy By Nature Program.
第三节 词汇检测 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
根据所给首字母或汉语注释, 在空格里填上合适的单词, 使整个句子句意完整, 语法正确。
46. She was the first deaf and blind university ________ (毕业生). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. The plane has been kept in service far long than ________ (起初) intended. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. All children should be encouraged to realize their full________(潜力). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
49. It is a former student whose name ________ (遗忘) me for the moment. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. All our courses are personalized to the needs of the ________(个体). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. Her a________ can’t hold water in this debate. (根据首字母单词拼写)
52. Would you like my mobile phone in e________ for your laptop (根据首字母单词拼写)
53. He waits for r________ but doesn’t get one. He puts his bag on the table. (根据首字母单词拼写)
54. Of e________ importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55. The young journalist didn’t give a detailed a________ of what happened that night. (根据首字母单词拼写)
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
56. 假设你是李华，最近收到了笔友Amy的来信，内容如下：
Dear Li Hua
Recently Jane, my best friend since when we were in junior high school, has been avoiding me on purpose. I don’t know why. I have tried to talk with her several times, but it doesn’t work. I don’t want to lose her. What should I do
Yours,
Amy
请你给他写一封100词左右的回信，内容包括如下要点：
1. 表示同情；
2. 给出建议（两点）；
3. 表达希望。
注意：1. 回信开头和结尾已给，不计入总词数；
2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Amy
I am sorry that you
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节 微写作 (满分15分)
57. 主题：How to build a positive relationship with your parents
你是否感觉和你的父母无法在任何事情上保持一致？你不是一个人。热战和冷战在青少年和他们的父母之间是很常见的，但是你可采取措施和父母共同建立积极的家庭关系。
1、定期的家庭聚餐
2、有规律和诚实的交流
3、商定的家庭责任
字数: 100左右。
Building a positive relationship with your parents
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2022-2023学年第一学期期中考试试题卷
高一英语
注意事项
考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求:
1. 本试卷包括选择题和非选择题两部分。考生答题全部答在答题纸上, 答在本试卷上无效。
本次考试时间为120分钟, 满分150分。考试结束后, 请将答题纸交监考老师。
2. 答题前, 请务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、座位号、考试证号用黑色签字笔填写在答题纸的相应位置, 并用2B铅笔将答题纸上考试证号相应的数字涂黑。
3. 答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 请用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0.5毫米签字笔写在答题纸上的指定位置, 在其它位置答题一律无效。
第一部分: 听力理解 (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. Why does the man want to leave
A. The service is too slow. B. The food is bad. C. The music is too loud.
2. What does the woman do
A. A teacher. B. A nurse. C. A shop assistant.
3. What has the man decided to do
A. Continue his talk with Mr. Black. B. Go to see an engineer. C. Check the schedule.
4. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. On a bus. B. In a library. C. In a shop.
5. How did the man feel about his jump in the end
A. Terrified. B. Disappointed. C. Excited.
第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. A restaurant. B. An accident. C. A magazine.
7. Why is the Sunflower closed now
A. It will move to another town B. The workers are on holiday. C. It is under repair.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about Mr. Bannister
A. He lacks experience.
B. He worked on a trade deal last year.
C. He is a new member of the company.
9. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end
A. Amelia. B. Mr. Duncan. C. Ms. Templeton.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Cooking. B. Watching TV. C. Doing shopping.
11. What does the man like best
A. Ice cream. B. Milk. C. Cheese.
12. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. In the late afternoon. C. At night.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike
A. Her father. B. Her uncle. C. Her brother.
14. Why did the woman slow down at one point in the Regional Championship
A. The road was full of rocks.
B. She was too tired to speed up.
C. Someone appeared on the road suddenly.
15. What does the woman think is the most important before a race
A. Making sure the bike is in good condition.
B. Looking at the route in advance.
C. Doing sports to keep fit.
16. What does the woman say about the clothes for a race
A. They’re comfortable. B. They’re pretty. C. They’re tight.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17 When does the Business Studies course start
A. On June 5th. B. On June 12th. C. On July 11th.
18. What can the students bring with them during the course
A. Business videos. B. Notebook computers. C. Mobile phones.
19. Where is the Business Studies Department
A. Next to the staff car park.
B. On the left side of the science center.
C. Beside the main entrance of the college.
20. What language classes are provided this summer
A. Japanese and German B. French and Chinese. C. Italian and Spanish.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共三节, 满分60分)
第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题, 每小题2.5分; 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C、和D) 中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Mental Health Apps
Although most mental health doctors probably wouldn’t advise people to spend more time with their cellphones, there are some apps that can turn screen time into time well-spent. These apps provide tools for people looking to improve their lives.
Stop, Breathe & Think
This app was created to teach meditation (冥想). Developed for adults, teens and kids, it is perfect when you’re troubled by emotions like anxiety, stress, sadness or anger. It guides you through the practice of stopping, calming your mind and body through breathing and then taking part in short meditation.
Cost: $9. 99 per month. Download here for Apple or Android.
Breatbe2Relax
Breathe2Relax teaches “belly breathing”, a technique that encourages full oxygen exchange, lowers the heart rate and helps reduce stress. This type of breathing can help people who are experiencing fear, anxiety or anger. The app features videos, reading materials and ways for users to track their progress.
Cost: Free. Download here for Apple or Android.
Productive
Productive is a simple app that helps you set goals and track your progress. It offers users help in breaking negative habits and forming healthier habits. Users can specify what time of day they want to begin an activity, for how long, and how often, and the app shows users their successful periods, sends them motivating reminders and records their growth.
Cost: Free. Download here for Apple or Android.
INSCAPE
Regardless of where you are, with INSCAPE, you can focus on the areas that you’re looking to improve. Depending on whether you’d like to sleep better, or be more efficient at work, INSCAPE will suggest a practice that will be most beneficial to your goals, including breathing exercises, meditation and more.
Cost: $12. 99 per month.
Download here for e here for Android.
1. What do the first two apps have in common
A. They can keep people calm. B. They are intended for adults.
C. They cost their users nothing. D. They record the users’ progress.
2. Which app is best for those who want to develop good habits
A. Productive. B. INSCAPE.
C. Breathe2Relax. D. Stop, Breathe&Think
3. What is special about INSCAPE
A. It provides more activities. B. It has no time or space limitation.
C. It Is only available to Apple users. D. It works depending on one’s particular needs.
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个可以改善人心理健康的手机应用软件。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。Stop, Breathe & Think部分提到“it is perfect when you’re troubled by emotions like anxiety, stress, sadness or anger.”（当你被焦虑、压力、悲伤或愤怒等情绪困扰时，它是完美的。）；Breatbe2Relax部分提到“This type of breathing can help people who are experiencing fear, anxiety or anger.”（这种类型的呼吸可以帮助那些正在经历恐惧、焦虑或愤怒。）由此判断，这两种软件都能在人焦虑的时候帮助人缓解焦虑的情绪，使人平静下来。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。Productive部分提到“Productive is a simple app that helps you set goals and track your progress. It offers users help in breaking negative habits and forming healthier habits. ”（Productive是一个简单的应用程序，可以帮助你设定目标并跟踪你的进度。它帮助用户改掉负面习惯，养成更健康的习惯。）可知，该软件可以帮助用户养成良好的习惯。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。INSCAPE部分提到“Regardless of where you are, with INSCAPE, you can focus on the areas that you’re looking to improve. Depending on whether you’d like to sleep better, or be more efficient at work, INSCAPE will suggest a practice that will be most beneficial to your goals, including breathing exercises, meditation and more.”（无论您在哪里，使用INSCAPE，您都可以专注于希望改进的领域。取决于你想睡得更好,或者在工作中更有效率,内在的特性将建议这种做法最有利于你的目标,包括呼吸练习,冥想等等。）可知，INSCAPE软件可以根据用户想要提升的领域帮助其进行改善，这是根据用户的个人需求而定的。故选D。
B
Peter, 60, loved his job as a bus driver. He had been one almost all his life, loving the company of the little children who rode his bus daily. It made him feel younger and more energetic. His record was clean, without one accident or mishap (小事故) during his tenure (任期), which made him a trustworthy driver.
However, Mr. Clark, Peter’s boss, was concerned and thought that it was time for him to retire. “You don’t have a choice here, Peter,” he said seriously. “We don’t want to invite any risk to the children who take your bus every day. We need a replacement at this stage.”
“But I have a perfect record,” argued Peter. “You know, for an elderly man like me, my job is the only thing that keeps me alive. I want to keep my job. ”
“Would you take responsibility if something bad happened to those children ” Mr. Clark said.
Peter thought it over, and very reluctantly, he gave in to Mr. Clark’s request. Peter decided to retire a week later.
His retirement day approached pretty soon. The day before his last day, Peter was dropping off the kids at his first stop when he looked out of the window and saw a lady on the road who had fainted (昏厥). He asked the kids not to leave the bus and got down to help the woman.
Just when he finished, he heard screams behind him. The children were looking out of the window and screaming, “Fire! Fire! Help!” “How could that have happened ” Peter was shaking in fear. With trembling hands, Peter dialed 911 and rushed to help the children. Peter covered himself with his jacket and burst into the flaming bus. He took the children out of the burning bus one by one. Thankfully, the firefighters arrived soon and helped Peter, saving all students.
The next day, Peter saw the entire school gathered in front of his home. When Peter approached them, Mr. Clark started clapping and everyone joined him. “You are a hero, Peter! You saved the lives of those young children,” he said. “You are the best driver. We hope you can keep the job!”
4. What made Mr. Clark concerned
A. He couldn’t persuade Peter to retire.
B. Taking school bus was unsafe for children.
C. Peter was too old to be a school bus driver.
D. The school bus driver must be changed regularly.
5. What does the underlined “reluctantly” mean in Paragraph 5
A. Angrily. B. Unwillingly.
C. Doubtfully D. Hesitantly.
6. Why were the children screaming
A. They couldn’t find Peter on the bus. B. They were caught in the burning bus.
C. They were frightened by the woman. D. They didn’t want a new school bus driver.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Putting out the fire B. An old hero driver
C. Working after retirement D. Dangerous journey on school bus
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Peter是一位校车司机，但是他的老板认为他已经到了退休年龄，开车不安全，所以要求他退休，Peter很舍不得离开这个岗位，在工作的最后一天，他下车去救一位晕倒的女士，回来后发现校车着火了，于是他冒火将孩子从校车中救出来，家长们都为他鼓掌，让他继续当校车司机。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“However, Mr. Clark, Peter’s boss, was concerned and thought that it was time for him to retire.(然而，彼得的老板克拉克先生很担心，认为他是时候退休了)”可知，Mr. Clark认为彼得到了退休的年龄了。由此可知，他担心彼得太老了，当不了校车司机。故选C。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段““But I have a perfect record,” argued Peter. “You know, for an elderly man like me, my job is the only thing that keeps me alive. I want to keep my job.”(“但是我有一个完美的记录,”彼得争辩道。“你知道，对于像我这样的老人来说，我的工作是唯一能让我活下去的东西。我想保住我的工作。”)”和划线单词下文“he gave in to Mr. Clark’s request. Peter decided to retire a week later.(他答应了克拉克先生的要求。彼得决定一个星期后退休)”可知，彼得不想退休，还想继续当司机。由此推知，他不情愿地答应了克拉克先生让他退休的决定，划线单词reluctantly意为“不乐意地”，故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The children were looking out of the window and screaming, “Fire! Fire! Help!”( 孩子们看着窗外，尖叫着，“着火了！着火了！救命！”) ”和“Peter covered himself with his jacket and burst into the flaming bus. (彼得披上夹克，冲进着火的公共汽车)”可知，孩子们尖叫是因为他们被困在着火的公共汽车里。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Peter是一位校车司机，但是他的老板认为他已经到了退休年龄，开车不安全，所以要求他退休，Peter很舍不得离开这个岗位，在工作的最后一天，他下车去救一位晕倒的女士，回来后发现校车着火了，于是他冒险将孩子从校车中救出来，家长们都为他鼓掌，让他继续当校车司机。由此可知，B项“ 一个英雄驾驶员”适合作文章标题，故选B。
C
Sending a package back is not easy. Repacking, printing labels and shipping it back up to the seller is an increasingly familiar experience for online shoppers. In America 21%of online orders, worth some $218bn, were returned in 2021, according to the National Retail Federation, up from 18%in 2020. For clothing and shoes it can reach around 40%.
The problem has its roots in the birth of e-commerce. To compete with bricks-and-mortar (实体的) sellers and make consumers comfortable with ordering online, e-commerce firms offered free returns. Consumers came to expect it.
Each step of the process is costly. Retailers have to pay for goods to be picked up or posted. Processing returns is labor-intensive (劳动密集型), explains Zac Rogers who worked as a returns manager at Amazon. A return must be opened and someone has to decide what to do with it. “A worker in an Amazon warehouse can pick 30 items in a minute, but a return can take ten minutes to process, ” says Mr. Rogers.
Once processed, only 5% of the returned goods can be resold immediately by retailers. Most go to liquidators at the lowest prices or are thrown away.
One solution involves adding friction (阻力). Last year, a Japanese fashion brand became one of the first retailers to charge a small fee for posted returns. Other firms are selling more refurbished (翻新的) goods as a way to cut losses.
Startups are getting in on the action. Using artificial intelligence to help retailers decide what to do with the returned goods is the brainchild of them. Happy Returns, another startup, helps with logistics (物流). It has 5, 000 drop-off points for returns across America, mostly in chain stores. The returns are collected and sent back to retailers all at once, saving up to 40% of postage costs.
Some are experimenting with virtual reality (VR). Over half of the items are returned because they are the wrong size. In June Walmart said it would buy Memomi, an augmented-reality (AR) startup that lets shoppers virtually try on glasses in real-time for a seamless, easy and fun omnichannel experience. Walmart also offers ways to try on clothes and arrange furniture in rooms using AR.
8. Why did e-commerce firms offer free returns at first
A. To cut costs. B. To develop logistics service.
C. To compete with physical stores. D. To show the advantage of shopping online.
9. Which of the following best describes the processing of returns
A. Efficient. B. Automatic
C. Expensive. D. Time-consuming.
10 How did the Japanese company tackle the return problem
A. By charging a fee. B. By raising the price of goods.
C. By selling more returned goods. D. By using advanced technologies.
11. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Walmart has pioneered the use of AR.
B. Technology plays a role in reducing returns.
C. VR and AR will be used in more industries.
D. Cooperation among companies is important.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了解决网购退货的两种方法。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段一二句“The problem has its roots in the birth of e-commerce. To compete with bricks-and-mortar (实体的) sellers and make consumers comfortable with ordering online, e-commerce firms offered free returns. ”（这个问题的根源在于电子商务的诞生。为了与实体卖家竞争，并让消费者在网上下单时感到舒适，电子商务公司提供免费退货服务。）可知，电商刚开始实行免费退货是为了和实体店竞争。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。第三段第一句提到“Each step of the process is costly.”（这个过程的每一步都是昂贵的。）且该段提到“Processing returns is labor-intensive (劳动密集型), explains Zac Rogers who worked as a returns manager at Amazon. A return must be opened and someone has to decide what to do with it.”（曾在亚马逊担任退货经理的扎克·罗杰斯解释说，退货处理是劳动密集型的。回执必须被打开，必须有人决定如何处理它。）处理退货的工人还需要十分钟才能解决一个退货申请，因此推断退货的过程是耗时又耗钱的，是昂贵的。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。第五段第二句提到“Last year, a Japanese fashion brand became one of the first retailers to charge a small fee for posted returns.”（去年，一家日本时装品牌成为首批对退货收取少量费用的零售商之一。）由此判断，这家日本公司通过抽取一定费用处理退货问题。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。最后一段第一句提到的“Some are experimenting with virtual reality (VR).”（一些公司正在尝试虚拟现实(VR)。）和“In June Walmart said it would buy Memomi, an augmented-reality (AR) startup that lets shoppers virtually try on glasses in real-time for a seamless, easy and fun omnichannel experience. Walmart also offers ways to try on clothes and arrange furniture in rooms using AR.(今年6月，沃尔玛表示将收购增强现实(AR)初创公司Memomi，该公司可以让购物者实时虚拟尝试眼镜，获得无缝、轻松、有趣的全渠道体验。沃尔玛还提供了使用AR在房间里试穿衣服和安排家具的方法。)”可知，该段以沃尔玛为例，提到该公司可以让购物者尝试虚拟现实眼镜来试穿衣服或者安排家具装饰，这样虚拟现实就能够帮助减少因尺寸不合适等原因而带来的退货，说明科技的发展在电商退货环节起着非常重要的作用。故选B。
D
Huang Danian, the well-known Chinese geophysicist, was born in 1958 in Guangxi, China. As a keen and able student, Huang went to the UK in 1993 to further his studies.
By the time Huang moved back to China in 2009, he had been living and working in the UK for many years. He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to home driven by the idea that he needed to contribute to his country. As one of the world’s leading experts in deep-Earth exploration technology, Huang was invited to participate in the “Thousand Talent” programme. He took up a position at Jilin University, Changchun.
Huang was named lead scientist of a branch of China’s largest deep-Earth exploration programme, developing advanced cameras that can see through the Earth’s crust (地壳) so that it can be analysed without having to dig into it. He set up an advanced lab, sometimes paying for equipment with his own money. Some described him as a “lunatic”, but this passion and drive enabled Huang to push forwards China’s deep-Earth exploration technology into a world-leading position. Huang’s devotion contributed to China’s lunar probe (月球探测器) Chang’e 3 being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the spacecraft Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016.
Huang’s health also paid the price for his commitment to his work. He began having fits (昏厥) in 2012, but paid little attention to them, stating he did not have time to go to see a doctor—his work always came first. In November 2016, Huang fainted and was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was so advanced that he had just a couple of months to live.
Huang never gave up, and always tried to push forwards. Even from his hospital bed, he continued his work, writing references for his colleagues and replying to questions from his students. Huang died in January 2017, aged just 58. More than 800 people attended his funeral to celebrate a life that burned so bright, but was so short.
12. Huang returned to China in 2009 because ________.
A. he desired to devote himself to his motherland
B. the “Thousand Talent” program attracted him
C. Jilin University offered him a top position
D. he wasn’t satisfied with the life in the UK
13. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. China’s aerospace development.
B. Huang’s working attitude and style.
C. Huang’s great contributions to China.
D. China’s deep-Earth exploration technology.
14. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. The working environment caused Huang’s disease.
B. Huang worked continuously despite his poor health.
C. Huang was taken to hospital after he fainted in 2012.
D. A large sum of money was paid to treat Huang’s illness.
15. Which of the following can be used to describe Huang Danian
A. Generous and honest.
B. Passionate and patient.
C. Modest and courageous.
D. Patriotic (爱国的) and committed.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了中国著名地球物理学家黄大年的生平及他为祖国做出的贡献。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to home driven by the idea that he needed to contribute to his country. (他在那里有一份不错的工作和生活，但他放弃了一切，回到了家乡，因为他觉得自己需要为国家做贡献。)”可知，黄大年回国的原因是他渴望献身于祖国，故选A项。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“Huang was named lead scientist of a branch of China’s largest deep-Earth exploration programme, developing advanced cameras that can see through the Earth’s crust(地壳) so that it can be analysed without having to dig into it. He set up an advanced lab, sometimes paying for equipment with his own money. Some described him as a ‘lunatic’, but this passion and drive enabled Huang to push forwards China’s deep-Earth exploration technology into a world-leading position. Huang’s devotion contributed to China’s lunar probe(月球探测器) Chang’e 3 being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the spacecraft Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016. (黄被任命为中国最大的深地探测计划的一个分支的首席科学家，他开发了可以穿透地壳的先进相机，这样就可以在不深入地壳的情况下对其进行分析。他建立了一个先进的实验室，有时用自己的钱购买设备。有人说他是‘疯子’，但正是这种激情和动力使黄将中国的深地探测技术推向了世界领先地位。黄的奉献为中国的月球探测器嫦娥三号在2013年登陆月球，以及神舟十一号和天宫二号在2016年的发射做出了贡献。)”可知，黄推进的深地探测技术，在深地探测和外太空研究中都起到了很大作用，故第三段主要描述了黄大年对中国做出的巨大的贡献。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由第四段“Huang’s health also paid the price for his commitment to his work. He began having fits (昏厥) in 2012, but paid little attention to them, stating he did not have time to go to see a doctor—his work always came first. (黄的健康也为他对工作的投入付出了代价。2012年，他开始有晕厥发作，但很少在意，他说他没有时间去看医生——他的工作总是第一位的。)” ，最后一段“Even from his hospital bed, he continued his work, writing references for his colleagues and replying to questions from his students. (即使躺在病床上，他也在继续他的工作，为同事写推荐信，回答学生的问题。)”可知，他虽然患病住院但仍坚持工作。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to home driven by the idea that he needed to contribute to his country. (他在那里有一份不错的工作和生活，但他放弃了一切，回到了家乡，因为他觉得自己需要为国家做贡献。)”可知，黄渴望献身于祖国而回了国，所以黄大年是爱国的。综合最后两段，他患重病仍坚持工作，教导学生，黄大年一心扑在工作上，他是尽心尽力的。故选D项。
第二节 七选五 (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
Defining what an ideal friend is like is not an easy task. ____16____ However, generally speaking, there are certain qualities that most people would consider as characteristics of an ideal friend.
The ideal friend knows how to show weakness. The ideal friends don’t try to prove how successful they are. ____17____ They show how much they trust us by admitting failings and sorrows. They offer us the gift of their vulnerability (脆弱).
____18____ More often than it’s comfortable to admit, we don’t quite know what we think until a proper friend gently asks us to expand on a thought, to explain why we’re impressed by it and to find good answers to possible objections. They see the potential in what we’re saying when we can’t.
The proper friend helps build our self-understanding. There are so many things we don’t entirely comprehend about who we are. We find it hard to pin down our goals. ____19____ We might have some strong opinions, but it can be difficult to explain really why these ideas matter to us. The right friend listens and helps us piece together the best account of our fears and excitements.
They help us to like ourselves. Normally we’re intently alive to our own shortcomings; it’s more obvious, from our point of view, what’s disappointing about us than what’s attractive. We need a friend because we’re likely to be so very unfriendly towards ourselves. ____20____
A. A true friend helps us think.
B. We get defensive and we don’t really know why.
C. Loyalty is a common quality given to ideal friends.
D. The good friend likes us in ways we’re not easily able to.
E. Everyone has their own understanding of what the ideal friend is like.
F. On the contrary, they let us know embarrassing things about themselves.
G. They care for your well-being over any issues that may arise between you and them.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. A 19. B 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是一个理想的朋友所拥有的特征。
【16题详解】
空前“Defining what an ideal friend is like is not an easy task.(定义一个理想的朋友不是一件容易的事。)”说明要定义一个理想的朋友并不容易，空后“However, generally speaking, there are certain qualities that most people would consider as characteristics of an ideal friend.(然而，一般来说，有一些品质，大多数人会认为一个理想的朋友的特征。)”说明有些品质是大多数人认为理想的朋友都有的，由此可见，人们对于理想的朋友的理解是不同的，E选项“Everyone has their own understanding of what the ideal friend is like.(理想的朋友是什么样的，每个人都有自己的理解。)”说明每个人对理想的朋友的理解是不同的，引出后文一致的理解，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
空前“The ideal friends don’t try to prove how successful they are.(理想朋友不会试图证明他们有多成功。)”说明理想的朋友不会试图证明他们有多成功，空格处应该说他们会怎么做，F选项“On the contrary, they let us know embarrassing things about themselves.(相反，他们让我们知道他们自己的糗事。)”说明理想的朋友会说出自己的糗事，这和前面的证明他们有多成功相反，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
空格处是本段的主题句，由空后的“More often than it’s comfortable to admit, we don’t quite know what we think until a proper friend gently asks us to expand on a thought, to explain why we’re impressed by it and to find good answers to possible objections.(很多时候，承认这一点很舒服：我们不太清楚自己在想什么，直到一个真正的朋友温柔地要求我们进一步阐述一个想法，解释为什么我们对这个想法印象深刻，并为可能的反对意见找到好的答案。)”说明真正的朋友会帮助我们思考，A选项“A true friend helps us think.(真正的朋友帮助我们思考。)”说明了真正的朋友会帮助我们思考，因此概括了本段的主旨，可作为主题句，故选A。
【19题详解】
空前“There are so many things we don’t entirely comprehend about who we are. We find it hard to pin down our goals.(关于我们是谁，我们有很多事情没有完全理解。我们发现很难确定我们的目标。)”，空后说“We might have some strong opinions, but it can be difficult to explain really why these ideas matter to us.(我们可能会有一些强烈的意见，但真的很难解释为什么这些想法对我们很重要。)”，由此可见，我们有很多事情不理解，空格处也应该是说我们不理解一些事情，B选项“We get defensive and we don’t really know why.(我们变得有戒心，我们也不知道为什么。)”也说明我们不理解为什么我们会变得有戒心，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
【20题详解】
本段主题句是“They help us to like ourselves.(他们帮助我们喜欢自己。)”，空前“We need a friend because we’re likely to be so very unfriendly towards ourselves.(我们需要朋友，因为我们可能对自己非常不友好。)”说明我们可能对自己不友好，所以需要朋友，这说明真正的朋友会喜欢我们，D选项“The good friend likes us in ways we’re not easily able to.(好朋友喜欢我们的方式是我们不容易做到的。)”说明了好朋友会喜欢我们，他们喜欢我们的方式是我们自己做不到的，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共三节, 满分40分)
第一节 完型填空 (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四个选项 (A, B, C, D) 中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a dark night. Thick ___21___ had made me sure that there was no starlight or moonlight to greet me as I walked out. ___22___, I kept the porch (门廊) light off because I didn’t want to be ___23___ by small insects on this sticky summer evening. I stood there for a while letting my eyes get used to the ___24___ of light. It was then, though, that I saw one flash of light at the far end of the grassland was ___25___ by another and then another. I smiled. I ___26___ them at once as my firefly (萤火虫) buddies who always appeared at this time of the year.
I got so much ___27___ watching them first as a child and then as an adult. They never became ___28___ and they always filled me with delight. I never ___29___ them and put them in a jar as some kids did because I was afraid I might hurt these ___30___ of light. Their time on this earth was so ___31___ that I tried to enjoy them each night they were here. It always ___32___ me when they disappeared in the fall and it always made my heart sing when they ___33___ again the next summer.
I think I enjoy these little fireflies so much because we’re ___34___ to them in lots of ways. Our time here is brief too, but we still do our best to give out light and knowing that others will be shining long after we are gone is a (n) ___35___ to us. Let’s share our light and love while we are here then.
21. A. smoke B. dust C. clouds D. leaves
22. A. Thus B. Still C. Instead D. Indeed
23. A. defeated B. betrayed C. beaten D. bitten
24. A. shine B. lack C. speed D. level
25. A. followed B. covered C. separated D. attained
26. A. considered B. described C. recognized D. accepted
27. A. joy B. courage C. affection D. confidence
28. A. moving B. amazing C. boring D. puzzling
29. A. hid B. caught C. teased D. frightened
30. A. leaders B. gatherers C. supporters D. messengers
31. A. free B. long C. rough D. limited
32. A. annoyed B. surprised C. saddened D. embarrassed
33. A. came down B. set off C. dashed out D. showed up
34. A. familiar B. similar C. cruel D. blind
35. A. comfort B. award C. honor D. success
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过本文表达了对萤火虫的喜爱。作者之所以喜欢萤火虫是因为作者觉得萤火虫在很多方面和我们人类很相似——虽然一生的时间很短暂，但是都努力散发这自己的光芒。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：厚厚的云层让我确信，当我走出去的时候，没有星光或月光来迎接我。A. smoke烟雾；B. dust尘土；C. clouds云朵；D. leaves叶子。由上文“It was a dark night.”和下文“that there was no starlight or moonlight”可知，天很黑，云层很厚，所以没有星光或月光，故选C。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，我还是关上了门廊的灯，因为我不想在这个闷热的夏日夜晚被小昆虫咬伤。A. Thus因此；B. Still依旧；尽管如此；C. Instead代替，相反；D. Indeed确实。上文“there was no starlight or moonlight to greet me as I walked out.”指出天很黑，没有月光或星光，下文“I kept the porch (门廊) light off”提到作者依旧关上灯，前后是转折关系，应用still，表示“尽管如此”。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，我还是关上了门廊的灯，因为我不想在这个闷热的夏日夜晚被小昆虫咬伤。A. defeated打败；B. betrayed背叛；C. beaten击打；D. bitten咬。根据上文“I kept the porch (门廊) light off because I didn’t want to be”和下文“by small insects on this sticky summer evening”可知，闷热的夏天小昆虫很多，开灯会吸引小昆虫到来，由此可知，作者关上门廊的灯，是因为不想在这个闷热的夏日夜晚被小昆虫咬伤。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在那儿站了一会儿，让我的眼睛习惯了没有光线的情况。 A. shine发光；B. lack缺少；C. speed速度；D. level水平。根据上文“It was a dark night.”和“I kept the porch (门廊) light off ”可知，夜晚很黑，作者还没有开灯，由此可知，此处指没有光线，故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，就在那时，我看到在草原的尽头有一道闪光，接着是另一道，然后是另一道。A. followed跟随；接着；B. covered覆盖；C. separated分开；D. attained获得。由下文“by another and then another”可知，草原的尽头有光，一道接着一道闪烁着，故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我立刻认出它们是我的萤火虫伙伴，它们总是在每年的这个时候出现。A. considered考虑；B. described描述；C. recognized认出；D. accepted接受。由下文“them at once as my firefly (萤火虫) buddies who always appeared at this time of the year.”可知，作者认出了草原上的那些光是萤火虫，故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从小到大看到它们都很高兴。A. joy高兴；喜悦；B. courage勇气；C. affection下午；D. confidence自信。由上文“I smiled.”和下文“they always filled me with delight.”可知，作者看到萤火虫后很高兴，所以说作者从小到大看到它们都很高兴，故选A。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它们永远不会让我变得无聊，它们总是让我充满快乐。A. moving令人感动的；B. amazing令人惊讶的；C. boring无聊的；D. puzzling令人困惑的。由下文“they always filled me with delight.”可知，看萤火虫总是让作者充满快乐，由此可知，观看它们不会让作者变得无聊，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我从来没有像一些孩子那样抓住它们并把它们放进罐子里，因为我害怕我会伤害到这些光明的使者。A. hid隐藏；B. caught捉住；C. teased取笑；D. frightened使害怕。由上文“never”和下文“put them in a jar as some kids did”可知，作者不会像一些孩子一样抓住萤火虫，把它们放到罐子里，故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从来没有像一些孩子那样抓住它们并把它们放进罐子里，因为我害怕我会伤害到这些光明的使者。A. leaders领导；B. gatherers采集者；C. supporters支持者；D. messengers送信人，信使；邮递员。上文“I never ______ them and put them in a jar as some kids did”提到作者从来没有像一些孩子那样抓住它们并把它们放进罐子里，这是因为作者认为这会伤害到这些光明的使者，故选D。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它们在这个世界上的时间是如此有限，以至于我每晚都试图享受它们在这里的时光。A. free自由的；B. long长的；C. rough粗糙的；D. limited有限的。根据下文“that I tried to enjoy them each night they were here.”和常识可知，萤火虫每年出现的时间很短，是有限的，所以作者试图每晚都观看它们，故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当它们在秋天消失的时候，我总是很伤心，当它们在第二年夏天再次出现的时候，我的心总是在歌唱。A. annoyed使恼怒；B. surprised使惊讶；C. saddened使伤心；D. embarrassed使尴尬。根据下文“when they disappeared in the fall”和上文提到的作者很喜欢萤火虫可知，萤火虫每年消失的时候作者很伤心，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：当它们在秋天消失的时候，我总是很伤心，当它们在第二年夏天再次出现的时候，我的心总是在歌唱。A. came down下来；B. set off出发；C. dashed out冲出去；D. showed up出现。根据下文“again the next summer.”和上文“it always made my heart sing when they ”以及上文提到的作者很喜欢萤火虫可知，萤火虫每年夏天出现的时候作者很开心，故选D。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我觉得我非常喜欢这些小萤火虫，因为我们在很多方面和它们很相似。A. familiar熟悉的；B. similar相似的；C. cruel残忍的；D. blind盲目的。下文“Our time here is brief too, but we still do our best to give out light and knowing that others will be shining”指出我们的人生也很短暂，上文“Their time on this earth was so_______that I tried to enjoy them each night they were here.”指出萤火虫在这个世界上的时间是有限的，由此可知，我们和萤火虫很相似，故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们在这里的时间也很短暂，但是我们仍然尽我们最大的努力去发出光芒，知道在我们离开很久之后其他人还会继续发光，这对我们来说是一种安慰。A. comfort安慰；B. award奖；C. honor荣誉；D. success成功。上文“Our time here is brief too, but we still do our best to give out light and knowing that others will be shining long after we are gone is a (n)”指出我们在世界上的时间很短暂，但是仍然发出自己的光芒，而且知道在我们离开很久之后其他人还会继续发光，这对于我们来说是一种安慰，故选A。
第二节 (共16小题; 每小题1分, 满分10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。
When it comes to national parks, people often link them with those famous landmarks ___36___ (recommend) in tour and entertainment guides.
Recently however, national parks in Canada appear on the prescriptions (处方) given by Canadian doctors.
According to CBC, a medical program named “PaRx” ___37___ (launch) in January by the government. Under the program, over 1,000 physicians, nurses and other medical ___38___ (professional) in Canada can prescribe the annual Adult Parks Canada Discovery Pass from the Canadian parks authority. ___39___ the pass, patients can gain free access to over 80 national parks, national historic sirs and national marine conservation areas around the country.
Many ___40___ (science) studies have shown that people ___41___ (spend) at least two hours a week in nature have ___42___ (good) health than before. It contributes to increasing life expectancy (预期寿命) and energy, reducing pain and stress, as well as improving heart health.
“We’re hoping that our PaRx program not only ___43___ (improve) patient health, but reduces costs to the healthcare system, and helps to grow ___44___ number of people who are more engaged in environmental activities,”said Prama Rahman, ___45___ is a leader of the BC Parks Foundation’s Healthy By Nature Program.
【答案】36. recommended
37. was launched
38. professionals
39. With
40. scientific
41. spending
42. better 43. improves
44. the 45. who
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述加拿大将国家公园列入“处方药”。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当谈到国家公园时，人们经常把它们与旅游和娱乐指南中推荐的著名地标联系起来。分析句子可知，句中已有谓语link，因此空处应使用非谓语，且those famous landmarks 和recommend为被动关系，根据句意可知，这里应用过去分词。故填recommended。
【37题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：据CBC报道，政府于1月份启动了一个名为“PaRx”的医疗项目。分析句子可知，此空应填谓语动词，且主语和谓语之间是被动关系，由“in January”可知，这里应用一般过去时。故填was launched。
【38题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：根据该计划，加拿大1000多名医生、护士和其他医疗专业人员可以从加拿大公园管理局开具年度加拿大成人公园探索通行证。由前文“physicians, nurses”可知，此空是复数意义，表示“专家们”。故填professionals。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：有了通行证，患者可以免费进入全国80多个国家公园、国家历史遗址和国家海洋保护区。 分析句子结构可知，此处表示“拥有通行证”后，患者可以进入国家公园。可使用介词with，表示“有……”。位于句首时首字母大写。故填With。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：许多科学研究表明，每周至少在大自然中呆两个小时的人比以前更健康。分析句子可知，此空应填形容词修饰后面名词 studies。故填scientific。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：许多科学研究表明，每周至少在大自然中呆两个小时的人比以前更健康。分析句子可知，此空应填非谓语，且people和spend为主动关系，再根据句意可知，这里应用现在分词作后置定语成分。故填spending。
【42题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：许多科学研究表明，每周至少在大自然中呆两个小时的人比以前更健康。由 than可知，空处应使用比较级。故填better。
【43题详解】
考查主谓一致。句意：不列颠哥伦比亚公园基金会健康自然项目负责人普拉马·拉赫曼说：“我们希望我们的PaRx项目不仅能改善患者健康，还能降低医疗系统的成本，并有助于增加更多参与环保活动的人数。”。分析句子可知，这里应填谓语动词，主语和谓语之间是主动关系，主语program是单数意义，且由后文“reduces”可知，这里应用一般现在时。故填improves。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：不列颠哥伦比亚公园基金会健康自然项目负责人普拉马·拉赫曼说：“我们希望我们的PaRx项目不仅能改善患者健康，还能降低医疗系统的成本，并有助于增加更多参与环保活动的人数。”。分析句子可知，这里考查the number of，表示“……的数量”，为固定搭配。故填the。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：不列颠哥伦比亚公园基金会健康自然项目负责人普拉马·拉赫曼说：“我们希望我们的PaRx项目不仅能改善患者健康，还能降低医疗系统的成本，并有助于增加更多参与环保活动的人数。”分析句子可知，这里考查非限制性定语从句，先行词是 Prama Rahman，指人，在从句中作主语。故填who。
第三节 词汇检测 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
根据所给首字母或汉语注释, 在空格里填上合适的单词, 使整个句子句意完整, 语法正确。
46. She was the first deaf and blind university ________ (毕业生). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】graduate
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她是第一个大学毕业的聋哑人。“毕业生”为名词graduate，此处指“她是毕业生”，为单数意义，故填graduate。
47. The plane has been kept in service far long than ________ (起初) intended. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】originally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：这架飞机的使用时间远远超出了原先的设想。“起初”为副词originally，作状语，故填originally。
48. All children should be encouraged to realize their full________(潜力). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】potential
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：应该鼓励所有的孩子充分发挥他们的潜力。根据汉语提示“潜力”，可知应填名词potential，作宾语，不可数。故填potential。
49. It is a former student whose name ________ (遗忘) me for the moment. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】escapes
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：这是一位以前的学生，他的名字我一时想不起来了。根据汉语提示“遗忘”可知，此处为动词escape，陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为whose name，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填escapes。
50. All our courses are personalized to the needs of the ________(个体). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】individual##individuals
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我们所有的课程都是个性化的，以满足个人的需求。分析句子可知，设空处位于定冠词the后，应用名词；根据汉语提示可知，此处表示“个体”，可用individual，这是一个可数名词，结合句意可知，此处可指单个人的需求，也可指很多个体的需求，故此处可用单数形式，也可用复数形式。故填individual或individuals。
51. Her a________ can’t hold water in this debate. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】argument##rgument
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她的论点在这场辩论中站不住脚。根据句意和首字母可知，此处表示“论据”，应用名词argument，作主语，此处表示“她的这个论据”，为单数意义，故填argument。
52. Would you like my mobile phone in e________ for your laptop (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】exchange##xchange
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：你想用我的手机换你的笔记本电脑吗？in exchange for固定搭配，意为“交换”，符合句意，故填exchange。
53. He waits for r________ but doesn’t get one. He puts his bag on the table. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】responses##esponses
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他等待回应，但没有得到任何回应。他把书包放在桌子上。根据句意和首字母可知，此处表示“回应”，应用名词response，作宾语，为可数名词，前无限定词，应用复数形式，表示泛指。故填responses。
54. Of e________ importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】equal##qual
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：良好的学习习惯、有用的技能和积极的态度同样重要。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填入形容词equal（平等的）作定语，修饰名词importance（重要性）。故填equal。
55. The young journalist didn’t give a detailed a________ of what happened that night. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】account##ccount
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这位年轻的记者没有详细描述那天晚上发生的事情。根据句意和首字母可知，此处表示“描述”，应用名词account，作宾语，由a可知，应用单数，故填account。
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
56. 假设你是李华，最近收到了笔友Amy的来信，内容如下：
Dear Li Hua
Recently Jane, my best friend since when we were in junior high school, has been avoiding me on purpose. I don’t know why. I have tried to talk with her several times, but it doesn’t work. I don’t want to lose her. What should I do
Yours,
Amy
请你给他写一封100词左右的回信，内容包括如下要点：
1. 表示同情；
2. 给出建议（两点）；
3. 表达希望。
注意：1. 回信开头和结尾已给，不计入总词数；
2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Amy,
I am sorry that you
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Yours truly
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Amy,
I am sorry that you are having a problem with your friend and quite understand how you feel. Here is my advice to help you save your friendship.
Above all, having been friends with her for so many years, you should trust her. Maybe something happened to her or her family. She probably doesn’t want you to get involved. So it may be a good idea to give her some time to be alone. Besides, if you are really concerned, you can ask another friend to help find out the reason, which is the key to solving the problem.
I sincerely hope my suggestions can be of some help to you and that you and Jane are on good terms as before.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给笔友Amy写一封回信。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：suggestion→advice
也许：perhaps→probably
此外：in addition→besides
希望：wish→hope
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Here is my advice to help you save your friendship.
拓展句：The following are my suggestions that can help you save your friendship.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I am sorry that you are having a problem with your friend and quite understand how you feel.（运用了that引导的宾语从句；运用了how引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】Besides, if you are really concerned, you can ask another friend to help find out the reason, which is the key to solving the problem.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句；运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节 微写作 (满分15分)
57. 主题：How to build a positive relationship with your parents
你是否感觉和你的父母无法在任何事情上保持一致？你不是一个人。热战和冷战在青少年和他们的父母之间是很常见的，但是你可采取措施和父母共同建立积极的家庭关系。
1、定期的家庭聚餐
2、有规律和诚实的交流
3、商定的家庭责任
字数: 100左右。
Building a positive relationship with your parents
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【答案】 Do you feel like you can’t keep up with your parents on anything Nowadays, Hot and cold wars are common between teenagers and their parents, but you can take steps to build positive family relationships with parents.
First, have regular family meals with your parents. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can open your heart and communicate with your parents. Besides, it is strongly recommended that you and your parents regularly and honestly exchange some ideas, which makes it easier to reach an agreement. Finally, you’d better negotiate some family responsibilities with your parents. Then work hard on them so that your parents will trust you more.
I believe that through these measures, you will build a positive and harmonious relationship with your parents.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就如何和父母建立积极的关系提出建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
采取措施做某事：take steps to do sth.→take measures to do sth.
积极的：positive→active
除此之外：besides→in addition
达成协议：reach an agreement→come to an agreement
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Finally, you’d better negotiate some family responsibilities with your parents.
拓展句：Finally, you’d better negotiate some family responsibilities with your parents, which will make them believe in you more.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Besides, it is strongly recommended that you and your parents regularly and honestly exchange some ideas, which makes it easier to reach an agreement.（运用了that引导的主语从句，which引导的非限定性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I believe that through these measures, you will build a positive and harmonious relationship with your parents.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
