濮阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期9月大联考
英语试题
注意事项：
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考试时间120分钟，满分150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，共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．Who will accompany the man home
A．His father. B．His mother. C．His sister.
2．How much should the man pay
A． 2.00. B． 3.40. C． 5.00.
3．What does the woman mean
A．She can’t see clearly. B．She is as old as the man. C．She doesn’t want a party.
4．What happened to the woman’s money
A．She spent it. B．She lost it. C．She lent it.
5．What music does John like best
A．Folk music. B．Classic music. C．Rock ‘n’ roll.
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．When is the under 16s swimming club open to the trainees
A．On Mondays. B．On Thursdays. C．On Saturdays.
7．What is required to join the club
A．Filling in a form. B．Showing the ID card. C．Getting parents’ permission.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How does the woman feel
A．Surprised. B．Annoyed. C．Satisfied.
9．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Repair the printer. B．Pick up some ink. C．Take her some paper.
10．What is the woman going to do next
A．Send a message. B．Make a telephone. C．Buy a new phone.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What does the woman order
A．Chicken. B．Fried fish. C．Cabbage with beef.
12．What kind of fish does Mark like
A．Salty. B．Sweet. C．Smelly.
13．What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues. B．Customer and waiter. C．Boss and clerk.
请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What’s wrong with the woman
A．She has a headache. B．She can’t concentrate. C．She failed in the exam.
15．Why does the woman feel stupid
A．She often gets lost. B．She often loses things. C．She often feels worried.
16．What does the man advise the woman to do
A．Have more rest. B．Consult a doctor. C．Tum to their professor.
17．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In the yard. B．At the doctor’s. C．In the classroom.
请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What was Picasso’s purpose to paint
A．To entertain himself. B．To make a living. C．To give people a surprise.
19．How many painters are mentioned
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
20．What does the speaker want the class to do
A．Learn about more painters. B．Have a discussion. C．Go over the class.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
One of the best advantages of technological advancements is the fact that it has given us so much more freedom in the way we work. And so many jobs can be done remotely means you can travel and work from anywhere you want in the world. Here are some of the best cities to live and work in.
Tallinn, Estonia
Often overlooked as a tourist destination, Tallinn has become known as Europe’s next Silicon Valley （硅谷）. Not only that, it is absolutely amazing. The Old Town has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of Gothic architecture and lots of historical landmarks.
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is an ideal city for anyone who is crazy about wandering. It has a diverse culture, delicious and affordable food, and best of all, a low cost of living compared to other major cities. Its Neo-Renaissance （新文艺复兴） architecture has made it one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
Da Nang, Vietnam
Unlike large cities like Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Da Nang’s advantage is that it is still pretty unknown to many people. That means there are fewer tourists while still providing the same attractions of a big noisy city. Enjoy the most delicious food, buy fresh coconuts on the beach, and rent a motorbike and drive over Hai Van Pass.
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is becoming popular as a co-working community, and it’s clear why so many flooded into this city. With 300 days of sunshine each year, unbelievable nightlife, and delicious food, there are certainly worthwhile places to spend your time at. Lisbon has a growing tech scene but is still very leisurely.
21．What do Tallinn and Budapest have in common
A．Their living cost is low.
B．They have beautiful architecture.
C．They are famous technology centers.
D．They are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage.
22．Which country is the city offering a beach tour located in
A．Estonia. B．Vietnam. C．Hungary. D．Portugal.
23．What is unique about Lisbon
A．It offers delicious food. B．It is a quiet European city.
C．It is famous for beautiful scenery. D．It enjoys sunshine most of the year.
B
Every superhero, no matter how small, needs a cape （披风）. That was Rose Smith’s motivation when she started sewing superhero capes for kids with cancer, heart disease, and other serious diseases.
It all began when Rose heard of a girl named Anna. Anna was fighting against a potentially deadly skin condition called harlequin ichthyosis （丑角样鱼鳞病）. What she was going through was really tough, but she faced it bravely. “I had a happy moment,” Rose says. “Anna was a superhero! She needed a cape.”
So, Rose sent her one, and Anna’s mother was delighted. After that, Rose found ten more kids online and sent out ten more capes. Before long, she quit her job at a software company and work full time for the website—www. , where people can buy handmade capes for brave kids facing illness and disability.
Since 2013, Rose and her small paid staff have sent more than 12,000 handmade capes to kids in all 50 states and 15 other countries. The capes can be made in different colors and can be decorated with the child’s initials （姓氏首字母） or specialized patches, including a heart or a rocket.
One was five-year-old Gary. He was born with heart defects. Rose sent him a red cape with a bright yellow G in the center. It was a hit. Gary, who is now a fixture on the company’s social media posts, becomes a very well-known kid. In fact, two years later, “We still bring Gary’s cape with us to every hospital appointment, as it brings him much power to face his disease,” said Gary’s mom.
24．What inspired Rose Smith to make capes
A．The bravery of the sick kids. B．Anna and her mother’s wish.
C．Children’s love for superheroes. D．Her interest in sewing capes.
25．Where can people buy such handmade capes
A．From the Internet. B．From Rose’s house.
C．From Rose’s store. D．From the hospital.
26．What does the underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A．An advertising designer. B．A company owner.
C．An image representative. D．A website programmer.
27．Why does Gary bring the cape with him every lime he sees a doctor
A．The cape is his favorite clothing. B．He looks cool in the superhero cape.
C．The sick kids share the same kind cape. D．The cape gives him courage and strength.
C
Smart devices have become an everyday part of our lives. A smart refrigerator can go above and beyond simply keeping our food cool.
A smart refrigerator is any refrigerator that’s equipped with a Wi-Fi connection. It can share information about itself, be a real-time camera that lets users see what’s inside while at the supermarket, or act as a digital command center for the home. Some other things smart fridges are able to do include raising or lowering the temperature at the sound of your voice or with your phone, or helping you track the contents of your fridge so you don’t run into a milk shortage emergency.
Smart fridges can be particularly good at keeping food cool. It’s easier to adjust the temperature if it is higher than it should be because the door is left slightly open. This can make a difference in your energy bills and the quality and lifespan （寿命） of your food.
Many of the smart fridge’s features can also save your time when you’re rushing to get ready in the morning. The people who will benefit most from a smart fridge axe probably those who have children who might be using the fridge while parents are at work. It’s another way you can keep an eye on what’s going on at home when you’re not there. However, prices do tend to run higher than traditional fridges.
If you already have a food organizational system that’s working very well for you, and you are cool with the way your fridge is handling your food, then a smart fridge may not be worth it. However, if the smart fridge’s features mentioned above sound like they would make your life easier, then one could be worth the extra money.
28．What can a smart refrigerator do
A．Order food. B．Record the contents inside.
C．Deal with emergency. D．Share information with supermarkets.
29．Which of the following best describes the smart refrigerator
A．Energy-saving but expensive. B．Child-friendly but noisy.
C．Time-saving but unsafe. D．Convenient but power-consuming.
30．What does the author suggest in the last paragraph
A．Accepting a smart fridge passively.
B．Highly recommending us to own a smart fridge.
C．Thinking reasonably about having a smart fridge.
D．Firmly rejecting the idea of buying a smart fridge.
31．Where does the text most probably come from
A．A poster. B．A magazine. C．A novel. D．A guide book.
D
You might think of martial arts movies when you see people performing graceful moves down the river, all standing on a bamboo strip, but actually it is a form of intangible cultural heritage: bamboo drifting （漂流）.
Over 2,000 years ago, the high-quality wood, nanmu, in Guizhou was in great demand by the royal court more than 2,000 kilometers to the north. With no better transportation, people had to stand on one log （原木） to drift down the river. Later, local people began to compete along the way and the game of wood drifting was born. In the Qing Dynasty, wood drifting became bamboo drifting because of bamboo’s lower price. Due to the skills it takes for one to master this act, bamboo drifting was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list last year.
Yang Liu, a 24-year-old inheritor of bamboo drifting, learned it at 7. “Usually, the bamboo under your feet is about 9 meters long, and the bamboo in your hands is about 5 meters. If the length or diameter （直径） of the bamboo is not long enough, it will not float. Keeping our feet firmly positioned on the narrow bamboo pole is the key, so we should fight against the current by constantly changing the angle. I lost my balance and fell in the water many times while practicing. Once I fell, I gave it another try until I knew how to handle the most difficult part,” she said.
The love for the ancient skill keeps Yang going. In the past 17 years, she has drifted all year round, in winter cold and summer heat. A hanfu culture has been on the rise, Yang started wearing hanfu while performing, creating a more beautiful feel. In 2020, Yang began to post her videos on social media. “I’m extremely proud to get responses from viewers that bamboo drifting makes the line between what is possible and impossible unclear. It’s my mission to keep it alive and known to more people,” Yang Liu told China Daily.
32．What can be learned from the first two paragraphs
A．The martial arts movie is a form of cultural heritage.
B．Nanmu was delivered to the north by land.
C．Bamboo was costly in Guizhou 2,000 years ago.
D．Bamboo drifting involves lots of skills.
33．What is the biggest challenge in bamboo drifting
A．Finding the proper bamboo.
B．Holding the bamboo firmly in hands.
C．Maintaining a fixed angle.
D．Keeping balance.
34．What do the viewers think of bamboo drifting
A．Unbelievable. B．Elegant. C．Confusing. D．Complicated.
35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Transporting Bamboo down the River. B．Intangible Cultural Heritage in Guizhou.
C．Balancing with Grace. D．Yang Liu: a Creative Performer.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文中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。
Why Experiencing a New Culture Is Good for You
Often the best way to really explore a new place and culture is by spending enough time there. A quick vacation may give you a glimpse （瞥） into your destination 36 . These opportunities provide a support network as you adjust to new surroundings.
Dealing with culture shock
Culture shock is a response to your new surroundings when abroad that can leave you confused, anxious and feeling lonely. It generally includes frustration at how even the simplest things can be different in the new culture. The thing is though, culture shock can be seen as a problem but also as an opportunity. 37 .
38
Perhaps the most obvious lesson learned with travel is the importance of language. Even just learning the basics of the local language can make getting about and making new friends easier. Trying to overcome the language barrier also teaches you about non-verbal communication. Since you can’t rely on what is being said, you learn to adapt to people’s tone and body language. This makes you a better communicator.
Finding inspiration
39 . In each of these creative fields you may come across new approaches or elements that you bring home with you; maybe it’s a certain combination of ingredients that you add to your cooking or a new style you adopt for your own home’s design.
Meeting new people
Meeting people and making friends while overseas is both a necessity and one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience. 40 , which enables you to meet people that you never would have known otherwise. You may be exposed to people from different walks of life, find a similar spirit, or both at the same time.
A．Learning language skills
B．Developing body language
C．So you’re less likely to further experience a new culture
D．Travelling to new cultures is a great way to expand your social circle
E．Experiencing the local culture can expose you to local art, cuisine, architecture, etc.
F．Only by adjusting to and accepting new surroundings can you understand and appreciate it
G．But experiences like student or work exchange programs allow you to immerse （沉浸） in a new culture
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Martin Folsom was well-known in his school this summer. However, he had a 41 start in life. Living on and off the streets for much of his youth, Marlin experienced years of 42 . Yet, he didn’t stop his footsteps. This summer, Martin 43 high school in Florida with a high score, which made him 44 stand out of his class and enabled him to make a(n) 45 at the graduation ceremony.
Martin and his mother had nowhere to live after his father deserted （抛弃） them. As a result, they had to 46 a lot. More than two years, they lived in a number of 47 across five different states. But throughout these 48 years, Martin remained determined and never 49 his goals. He never missed school and was the highest-ranking student in 2020.
Martin also experienced life in and out of the classroom. He was the president of several programs and 50 the class monitor in the last four years. “He’s such a special guy and 51 leader,” Principal Cathy Bures told the reporter. “He has a big heart for his classmates, 52 them that they’re a promising generation.” 53 Martin’s efforts and excellence, he has been admitted to Valdosta State University in Georgia with a full scholarship.
Martin’s 54 to students is to make goals early and work hard towards them. He said, “You never know whether you’ll make it, or what you can end up achieving. But you need to 55 big. And once you succeed, you will feel really fantastic.”
41．A．slow B．fresh C．sound D．tough
42．A．hopelessness B．homelessness C．fearlessness D．pricelessness
43．A．finished B．admired C．attended D．remembered
44．A．frequently B．barely C．impressively D．hardly
45．A．apology B．agreement C．announcement D．speech
46．A．move B．work C．exercise D．rest
47．A．apartments B．shelters C．offices D．schools
48．A．available B．comfortable C．hard D．incredible
49．A．thought about B．complained about C．took the place of D．gave up
50．A．served as B．cooperated with C．turned to D．believed in
51．A．smart B．traditional C．responsible D．stubborn
52．A．assuming B．encouraging C．expecting D．requesting
53．A．As a result of B．Except for C．In return for D．In terms of
54．A．attitude B．gratitude C．devotion D．advice
55．A．talk B．smile C．dream D．grow
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。
Nowadays, more and more people have chances to travel, study, work or even live abroad. It is necessary for you to keep in mind these general 56．______ (rule) for polite behaviour.
If you 57．______ (invite) to an American friend’s home for dinner, first of all, arrive on time (but not early). When you’re invited to someone’s home for a meal, 58．______ is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers or candies are always appropriate. If you have an attractive item 59．______ (make) in your native country, your host or hostess would certainly enjoy receiving that as a gift.
60．______ (wear) proper clothes and a beautiful smile is simply not enough. Table manners are also of great 61．______ (important). Do not open your mouth to talk, unless you have swallowed your food. Also chew food with your mouth 62．______ (close). When you want to get the food that is at a distance, do not stretch your hands to reach 63．______ it. Instead, ask for the food to be passed to you.
Don’t leave 64．______ (immediate) after dinner, but don’t overstay your welcome, either. When your friends seem to be gelling tired and running out of conversation, take their behaviour as a signal to leave. The next day, call or write 65．______ thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 书面表达（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Anna最近来到中国进行交换学习。为了方便在中国的学习和生活，她发来邮件请你推荐一些常用的手机软件。请你给她回一封邮件，内容包括：
1．介绍推荐的软件；
2．说明推荐的理由；
Dear Anna,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
School volunteers don’t get paid money, but sometimes we receive special gifts. One morning, just before Christmas vacation, I was selling tickets to our primary school’s last evening performance of The Nutcracker.
One of my customers that day was a parent. “I think it’s awful that I have to pay to see my own child perform,” she announced, yanking （猛扯） a wallet from her purse.
“The school asks for a voluntary donation to help pay for scenery and costumes,” I explained, “but no one has to pay. You’re welcome to all the tickets you need.”
“Oh, I’ll pay,” she said unhappily. “Two adults and a child.” She plunked down （猛地放下） a ten-dollar bill. I gave her the change and her tickets. She stepped aside, holding her purse. That’s when the boy waiting behind her emptied a pocketful of change onto the table.
“How many tickets ” I asked.
“I don’t need tickets，” he said. “I’m paying.” He pushed the coins across the table. “But you’ll need tickets to see the show tonight.”
He shook his head. “I’ve already seen the show.”
I pushed the pile of nickels, dimes, and quarters back. “You don’t have to pay to see the show with your class,” I told him. “That’s free.”
“No,” the boy insisted. “I saw it last night. My brother and I arrived late. We couldn’t find anyone to buy tickets from, so we just walked in.”
Lots of people in that crowd had probably “just walked in”. The few volunteers present couldn’t check everyone for a ticket. Anyway, it’s OK. As I’d told the parent ahead of this boy, the donation was voluntary.
He pushed his money back to me. “I’m paying now, for last night,’’ he said, I knew this boy and his brother must have squeezed into the back of that crowd. And being late to the hall, they couldn’t possibly have seen the whole show. I hated to take his money. A pile of coins in a kid’s hand is usually carefully saved allowance money.
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。
So I decided to make some efforts to persuade him to give up paying. _________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Our conversation somewhat affected the woman who had complained about buying tickets. _______________
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濮阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期9月大联考
英语参考答案及评分意见
听力
1-5 CBCAC 6-10 BABCA 11-15 BBABC 16-20 BACBA
阅读理解
21-23 BBD 24-27 AACD 28-31 BACB 32-35 DDAC
七选五
36-40 GFAED
完形填空
41-45 DBACD 46-50 ABCDA 51-55 CBADC
语法填空
56．rules 57. are invited 58. it 59. made
60. Wearing 61. importance 62. closed 63. for
64. immediately 65. a
书面表达
Dear Anna,
There are two apps I want to recommend to you—WeChat and Alipay.
WeChat has already become an important part of people’s life in China. You can use WeChat to send messages, make video calls, and more interestingly give red packets to other users. The other strongly recommended one is Alipay. You can do almost everything in China by using this all-purpose app like ordering food, booking tickets and even planting your virtual trees.
Those two apps can make your life in China more convenient. I hope you will have no trouble in studying and enjoy your life here.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
So I decided to make some efforts to persuade him to give up paying. “ If the ticket table was closed when you got there, you couldn’t pay,” I reasoned. “Nobody knows the difference,” I assured him. “Don’t worry about it” “Thinking the matter was settled, I started to push the coins back. He put his hand on mine.” I know the difference. For a moment our hands bridged the money. Then I spoke, “Two tickets cost two dollars. The pile of coins added up to the correct amount. Thank you,” I said. The boy smiled, turned away and was gone.
Our conversation somewhat affected the woman who had complained about buying tickets. “ Excuse me,” I looked up, surprised to see the woman who had bought her own tickets moments earlier. She was still there, purse open, change and tickets in hand. “Why don’t you keep this change,” she said quietly. “The scenery is beautiful, and those costumes couldn’t have been cheap.” She handed me a few dollar bills, and left. Little did that boy know that he had given us both our first gift of the Christmas season.
部分答案详解
阅读理解
A篇 这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了四个适合生活和工作的美丽城市。
21．细节理解题。根据Tallinn，Estonia部分中“The Old Town has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of Gothic architecture and lots of historical landmarks.”和Budapest，Hungary部分中“Its Neo-Renaissance architecture has made it one of Europe’s most beautiful cities”可知，这两座城市都有美丽的建筑。故选B.
22．细节理解题。根据Da Nang, Vietnam部分中“Enjoy the most delicious food, buy fresh coconuts on the beach, and rent a motorbike and drive over Hai Van Pass.”可知，提供海滩旅游的城市位于越南。故选B。
23．细节理解题。根据Lisbon, Portugal部分中“With 300 days of sunshine each year, unbelievable nightlife, and delicious food, there are certainly worthwhile places to spend your time at.”可知，一年中大部分时间享有阳光是Lisbon特有的。故选D。
B篇
24．细节理解题。根据第二段“It all began when Rose heard of a girl named Anna. Anna was fighting against a potentially deadly skin condition called harlequin ichthyosis （丑角样鱼鳞病）. What she was going through was really tough, but she faced it bravely.”可知，生病孩子的勇敢启发了Rose Smith制作斗篷。故选A。
25．细节理解题。根据第三段“Before long, she quit her job at a software company and work full time for the website-www., where people can buy handmade capes for brave kids facing illness and disability.”可知，人们在互联网可以买到这种手工制作的斗篷。故选A。
26．词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“on the company’s social media posts, becomes a very well-known kid”可知，Gary现在会出现在该公司的社交媒体帖子上，成为了一个非常有名的孩子，说明Gary成为了公司的形象代表。第5段中带下划线的“fixture”指的是“形象代表”。故选C。
27．细节理解题。根据最后一段“In fact, two years later, “We still bring Gary’s cape with us to every hospital appointment, as it brings him much power to face his disease,” said Gary’s mom.”可知，Gary每次看医生都带着斗篷因为披风给了他勇气和力量。故选D。
C篇 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一款新型的智能冰箱。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段“It can share information about itself, be a real-time camera that lets users see what’s inside while at the supermarket, or act as a digital command center for the home.”可知，智能冰箱能记录冰箱里的内容。故选B。
29．推理判断题。根据第三段“This can make a difference in your energy bills”可推断，智能冰箱是节能的。再根据第四段“However, prices do tend to run higher than traditional fridges.”可推断，智能冰箱的价格是昂贵的。故选A。
30．推理判断题。根据最后一段可推断，作者建议合理地考虑拥有一个智能冰箱。故选C。
31．推理判断题。根据第一段“Smart devices have become an everyday part of our lives. A smart refrigerator can go above and beyond simply keeping our food cool.”可知，文中不仅介绍了智能冰箱的功能，还分析了利弊，所以最有可能来自于一本杂志中。故选B。
D篇 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了国家非物质文化遗产——竹筏漂流，介绍了这项古老技艺的历史、特点以及人们对竹筏漂流的看法。
32．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Due to the skills it takes for one to master this act, bamboo drifting was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list this year.”可知，竹筏漂流需要很多技巧。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Keeping our feet firmly positioned on the narrow bamboo pole is the key, so we should fight against the current by constantly changing the angle.”可知，竹筏漂流最大的挑战是保持平衡。故选D。
34．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I’m extremely proud to get responses from viewers that bamboo drifting makes the line between what is possible and impossible unclear.”可推知，观众认为竹筏漂流不可思议。故选A。
35．主旨大意题。根据第一段“You might think of martial arts movies when you see people performing graceful moves down the river, all standing on a bamboo strip, but actually it is a form of intangible cultural heritage: bamboo drifting.”结合文章主要介绍了国家非物质文化遗产——竹筏漂流，介绍了这项古老技艺的历史、特点以及人们对竹筏漂流的看法。可知，C选项“平衡与优雅”最符合文章标题。故选C。
七选五 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了体验一种新的文化的好处。
36．上文提出探索一个新的地方和文化的最好方法是在那里度过大量的时间，短暂度假只能让你对目的地有个初步了解，G项给出两种能让人沉浸在一种新的文化中的方式：学生或工作交换项目，与上文中“A quick vacation”构成转折关系，上下文语意连贯。故选G。
37．上文介绍了什么是文化冲击，结合段首标题“Dealing with culture shock”可知本段最终要说明如何应对文化冲击，F项给出应对文化冲击的办法“by adjusting to and accepting new surroundings”，照应主题。故选F。
38．这里为本段小标题。根据下文可知，本段主要介绍语言对体验新文化的重要性。所以A项“Learning language skills ”是最佳主题句。故选A.
39．根据后文可知，本段介绍通过当地的艺术、美食、建筑等方面来体验新的文化。所以E项符合上下文语境。故选E。
40．根据前句可知，通过社交，结交朋友是体验新文化的好方法。所以D项“Travelling to new cultures is a great way to expand your social circle”符合上下文语境。故选D。
完形填空 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Martin Folsom青年时代大部分时间都在街头流浪，和母亲住过五个不同州的收容所。但正是在这样艰难的生活下，Martin凭借高分从高中毕业，从不放弃自己的目标，还被乔治亚州瓦尔多斯塔州立大学以全额奖学金录取。Martin建议学生尽早设定目标，并为之努力，要有远大的梦想。
41．句意：然而，他的人生有一个艰难的开始。A．slow缓慢的；B．fresh新鲜的；C．sound无损的；D．tough艰难的。故选D。
42．句意：Martin青年时代的大部分时间都在街头流浪，经历了多年的无家可归。A．hopelessness绝望；B．homelessness 无家可归；C．fearlessness 无畏；D．pricelessness 无价。故选B。
43．句意：今年夏天，Martin在佛罗里达州以高分完成了高中学业，这使得他在班上脱颖而出，给人留下了深刻的印象，并能够在毕业典礼上发表了演讲。A．finished结束，完成；B．admired钦佩；C．attended 参加；D．remembered 记得。故选A。
44．句意：同上。A．frequently频繁地；B．barely仅仅；C．impressively令人难忘地；D．hardly几乎不。根据后文“stand out of his class”故选C。
45．句意：同上。A．apology 道歉；B．agreement 同意；C．announcement 宣布；D．speech 演讲。故选D。
46．句意：因此，他们不得不经常搬家。A．move搬家，行动；B．work工作；C．exercise 锻炼；D．rest 休息。故选A。
47．句意：在两年多的时间里，他们住在五个不同州的一些收容所里。A．apartments公寓；B．shelters 收容所；C．offices办公室；D．schools学校。故选B。
48．句意：但在这些悲惨的岁月里，Martin始终意志坚定，从不放弃自己的目标。A．available可获得的；B．comfortable 舒服的；C．hard 艰苦的；D．incredible难以置信的。故选C。
49．句意：同上。A．thought about 考虑；B．complained about 抱怨；C．took the place of 代替；D．gave up 放弃。故选D。
50．句意：他是几个项目的主席，并在过去的四年担任班长。A．served as 担任；B．cooperated with 和……合作；C．turned to 求助于；D．believed in 相信。故选A。
51．句意：校长Cathy Bures对记者说，“他是一个非常特别的人，也是一个负责任的领导者。”A．smart 聪明的；B．traditional 传统的；C．responsible 负责的；D．stubborn固执的。故选C。
52．句意：他对同学们有一颗宽宏大量的心，鼓励他们说他们是有前途的一代。A．assuming假设；B．encouraging 鼓励；C．expecting 期待；D．requesting 要求。故选B。
53．句意：由于Martin的努力和优秀，他被乔治亚州瓦尔多斯塔州立大学以全额奖学金录取。A．As a result of 由于；B．Except for 除了……之外；C．In return for 作为……的报答；D．In terms of 根据。故选A。
54．句意：Martin对学生的建议是尽早设定目标，并为之努力。A．attitude 态度；B．gratitude 感激；C．devotion 献身；D．advice 建议。故选D。
55．句意：但你得有远大的梦想．A．talk谈话；B．smile微笑；C．dream梦想；D．grow成长。故选C。
语法填空 这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了去美国家庭做客的注意事项：准时到达；带点礼物；穿着得体；适时离开等。
56．考查名词复数。句意：你有必要记住这些礼貌行为的一般规则。根据空格前these可知，此处可数名词rule要用复数形式。故填rules。
57．考查被动语态。句意：如果你被邀请到一位美国朋友家共进晚餐，首先，要准时（但不要早到）。分析句子可知，空格处为条件状语从句中的谓语，动词invite与主语you之间是被动关系，且在条件状语从句中，根据句意，要用一般现在时的被动语态（be done）。因主语为you，故填are invited。
58．考查代词形式主语。句意：当你被邀请去别人家吃饭时，带个小礼物是礼貌的。分析句子可知，真正的主语是动词不定式短语to bring a small gift，应用it作形式主语。故填it。
59．考查过去分词。句意：如果你有一件本国制造的漂亮物品，主人或女主人肯定会很高兴收到它作为礼物。非谓语动词make与item之间是被动关系，应用其过去分词短语作后置定语。故填made。
60．考查动名词。句意：仅仅穿着合适的衣服和一个美丽的微笑是不够的。分析句子可知，此处为主语，应用wear的动名词形式作主语。句首字母大写，故填Wearing。
61．考查名词。句意：餐桌礼仪也很重要。“of+抽象名词”构成的短语相当于该抽象名词的同根形容词，即 of great importance = very important，本句中用作表语。故填importance。
62．考查过去分词转化的形容词。句意：除非你吞下食物，否则不要开口说话。咀嚼食物时也要闭上嘴。分析句子可知，此处是“with+名词+过去分词”构成的with+复合结构，close与mouth之间是被动关系，应用其过去分词作宾语补足语。故填closed。
63．考查介词。句意：当你想要在远处得到食物时，不要伸手去够它。reach for意为“伸出……以触及”，是固定搭配，符合句意。故填for。
64．考查副词。句意：不要一吃完饭就走，但也不要逗留太久不受欢迎。leave是动词，应用immediate的副词修饰。故填immediately。
65．考查冠词。句意：第二天，打电话或写一封感谢信，告诉对方你那晚过得有多开心。note是可数名词，单数形式前加不定冠词表示泛指。thank-you的读音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
听力原文
Text 1
W: When will you go home with your sister
M: Our plane takes off at 10 a.m. and arrives at 12 a.m. My father and mother will go to the airport to collect us.
Text 2
M: Hello. I’ll take this magazine and two bottles of water. Here is the money.
W: OK. The total is 3.40, please. And there’s 1.60 change.
Text 3
M: Oh! It’s your 30th! Are you planning a party
W: Nah, I never celebrate birthdays. I don’t see why this one should be any different.
Text 4
W: I need to transfer to another bus, but I have no more money. I used all my changes for the bag of chips.
M: Well, here are some changes. Don’t lose them.
W: Thank you, Peter, for you for lending me the money. I’ll pay it back to you tomorrow.
Text 5
W: What type of music do you like, John
M: Different kinds of music, soft or loud, folk or classic, but I especially like rock ‘n’ roll. I like the different instruments that they use.
W: That’s a good reason to like something.
Text 6
W: Hello, I’d like some information about the under 16s swimming club.
M: Let’s see, the under 16s train two evenings a week, on Mondays, no, sorry, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. And matches are on Saturday mornings.
W: Great! What do I have to do to join Should I take my ID card
M: Just complete a form and bring a photograph too.
Text 7
M: Hello Hi, Stephanie, what’s wrong
W: I’m busy but there is no paper for the computer printer. It’s so annoying.
M: What did you say Can you repeat that, please Did you say to pick up ink for the printer Sorry, the phone is cutting out.
W: So terrible! Can you hear me now No, I need more computer paper. Listen, I’ll text you exactly what I need. Thanks, Luke. Talk to you later.
M: Thanks, Stephanie. Sorry, my phone has really bad reception here.
Text 8
W: This restaurant looks good, Mark. What would you like to order
M: Well，they have fish，beef, chicken, vegetables and beancurd on today’s menu. I think I’ll take cabbage with beef. What about you, Linda
W: I’d rather take fried fish, because fish is my favorite.
M: That’s good; we can share what we have.
W: Here is a free table. Let’s sit down. Help yourself to some fish please.
M: Umm…it’s a little too salty.
W: I see. People from the south prefer sweet, don’t you
M: Yes, I like it cooked sweet. But you know, our boss prefers salty. He is also from the south.
W: Really I don’t know he is also from the south.
M: Next time I’ll invite him to dinner together.
W: OK.
Text 9
M: Hi, how are you I haven’t seen you in class for a while.
W: I’m struggling a bit. I’ve not been sleeping well at all and then I can’t concentrate. And all these things are just going around and around in my head.
M: Mmm… that doesn’t sound good.
W: What’s worse, I’m afraid of going outside. I find myself worrying about stupid things like what if I forget the way home. Or, what if I go to class thinking it’s Monday but actually it’s Friday. It sounds even more stupid when I say it out loud.
M: It doesn’t sound stupid at all. It actually sounds a lot like me last year. I used to have panic attacks. And you’d be surprised how common they are. Our professor once told me that lots of people have them; they just don’t talk about it.
W: How did you get over them
M: I actually talked to a doctor about it, and I think you should too. But I’ve learned some practical things. We’ll talk about it later in the classroom, OK It’s a little cold here in the yard.
W: OK.
Text 10
Good morning, class. Our lesson today is on painters. Let’s begin with Chinese painters. The Chinese were creating works of art long before the beginning of written history. Cu Kaizhi is known as the founder of traditional Chinese painting. He loved painting figures.
Now let us look at some foreign painters. Vincent Van Gogh is world-famous. But he only became well- known after his death. He is one of the most famous painters in modern art. He painted more than 800 oil paintings. And he painted landscape, birds, flowers and people.
Pablo Picasso is also world-famous. He was known as the most famous painter of the 1900s. His whole reason for painting was that he wanted to shock people. His paintings are difficult to understand. Picasso’s most well-known painting is Guernica, a frightening painting about the bombing of the Spanish town of Guernica.
That’s all. I hope that you enjoyed today’s lesson. Because of short time, we have only spoken about a few famous painters. You can read more about other painters for yourselves. Next week we will be talking about sculpture.
