南宁市重点中学2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考
英语试卷
注意事项：
1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．考生作答时请将答案答在答题卡上，.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑：非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Schoolmates. C. Roommates.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Go to the supermarket. B. Drive home. C. Make a list.
3. What is the man doing
A. Riding a bike. B. Driving-a car. C. Checking a motorbike.
4 Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a cleaner's room. B. In a bookshop. C. In a school.
5.How many times was Philip told his dinner was ready
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What has the weather been like recently
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
7. What is the man's advice for the woman
A. Traveling by car. B. Taking an umbrella. C. Buying a new phone.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What happened to the woman's story
A. It was copied. B. It was lost. C. It was stolen.
9. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Have a meal. B. Start writing. C. Fix the computer.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the man graduate
A. This week. B. In three months. C. In a year.
11. What does the woman suggest the man do before graduation
A. Get a part-time job. B. Borrow some money. C. Keep studying.
12. What has the woman started doing
A. Applying for jobs. B. Working as a teacher. C. Looking for full-time jobs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man doing
A. Cooking. B. Exercising. C. Preparing for a meeting.
14. How does the woman sound after learning the man's weight loss
A. Serious. B. Surprised. C. Happy.
15. How does the man get to work now
A. By train. B. By bus. C. By bike.
16. What will the man do to help the woman!
A. Make salads for her. B. Go jogging with her. C. Lend a book to her.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. His feeling after receiving an award.
B. His experience about traveling around.
C. His preference for different music types.
18. Where 1s the speaker from
A. Ireland. B. Scotland. C. England.
19. What did the speaker most recently announce to the public
A. A single song. B. A three-song collection. C. A twelve-song collection.
20. Who will speak next
A. A young musician. B. One fan of the speaker's. C. The host of the ceremony.
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。
A
There are thousands of incredible trails（路线） that allow us to get up close to nature: Here are 4 of the best hiking trails in the world.
Lares and Royal Inca Trail, Peru
The Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu is unquestionably one of South America's greatest one. Lares and Royal Inca Trail, a guided three-day trip in the Lares region follows an ancient Inca path through Andean forests, up the Huchayccasa pass and–through the village of Huacahuasi, with the chance to catch sight of towering Mount Veronica.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Costa Rica's rich biodiversity is best explored in the high cloud forests of Monteverde. The reserve has a series of well-marked paths ideal for those keen on an easy slow walk with the chance to see the arca's striking birds and plants up close without having to pack for a multi-day hike.
The Dingle Way, Ireland
Ireland's Dingle Way trail can be completed in around eight days.
Starting in the town of Tralee, the clockwise path follows narrow roads, taking in the wide sweep of sand at Inch Strand, passing along the clifftops outside Dingle town and heading. around the edge of Mount Brandon, the highest peak on the Dingle Peninsula.
Armenia and the Silk Road
Armenia's beautiful natural landscapes are best explored on foot.
The 11-day Armenia and the Silk Road trip takes in-some of its finest-routes, connecting the UNESCO protected monasteries（修道院）of Sanahin and-Haghpat, passing over limestone peaks and through green forests, with the opportunity to hike in the wild Geghama Mountains and climb to the top of Aragats, the country's tallest mountain.
21. Where can people reach if he follows the route of the Inca Trail
A. Geghama Mountains. B. Dingle town. C. Inch Strand. D. Macchu Picchu.
22. What can people see in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
A. Different clouds. B. A pine forest. C. Attractive wildlife. D. Well-designed paths.
23. Which trip takes the longest time to complete
A. Armenia and the Silk Road. B. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
C. The Dingle Way. D. Lares and Royal Inca Trail.
B
As the lyrics to Taylor Swift's hit song "Bad Blood" go, "Cause, baby, now we got bad blood. You know it used to be mad love." It's a song about falling out of friendship, but to 14-year-old Halie Barnard, who was born with a rare blood disorder, the song holds a much deeper meaning.
At just 15 months old, Barnard was diagnosed（诊断） with Diamon Blackfin Anemia, or DBA, and she spent most of her life in and out of the hospital. The Swiftic said she relied on the singer to bring her joy.
The only way to survive DBA is with a bone marrow transplant（骨髓移植）and Barnard was desperate for one. But she knew thousands of other patients are, too. So, a few years ago, she decided to do something about it, creating her own foundation: Hallie's Heroes. "It started selfishly as just trying to save my life. but then we realized there were so many other children out there that needed a bone marrow transplant," she said. "So, so far we've tested 8,000 people and found over 300 matches"
After a 9-year watt, Barnard got her own match—through her own foundation. But more obstacles stood between her and normal life as a kid. The blood disorder led to a cancer diagnosis: osteosarcoma. She received surgery to cut the cancer out of her leg at MD Anderson in Houston.
The recovery was difficult, but Hallie said she stayed hopeful. “My survival instinct（本能）just kicked in. I was trying to do anything that I could to survive. So, of course, it was scary but in my mind, I was just thinking that I wanted to be at my sister's future weddings. I wanted to play games and run again," she said.
Her survival instinct—combined with Taylor Swift - helped her through her operation, where doctors cut her cancer out, and reattached her foot and ankle to her upper leg to work as a knee.
24. Why does the author mention Taylor Swift's song "Bad Blood"
A. To introduce the topic of the text. B. To stress the power of music.
C. To show Taylor Swift's popularity. D. To state Taylor Swift's-song is a hit.
25. What is Hallie Barnard's original motivation for creating Hallie's Heroes
A. To raise money for her heroes. B. To have an operation for her cancer.
C. To help other children with DBA. D. To treat her rare blood disorder.
26. Which of the following can best describe Hallie Barnard
A. Strong-minded and selfish. B. Kind and optimistic.
C. Hard-working and patient. D. Outgoing and helpful:
27. What's the best title for the text
A. Bad Blood Inspired a Little Girl
B. Hallie's Heroes: a Useful Foundation
C. A Cancer Survivor Helped Others Find Matches.
D Taylor Swift: a Popular Singer with Teens
C
Two 18-year-old girls, Jrasnatt and Marisa, learned about a major challenge faced by the cricket（蟋蟀）farmers. Bigger crickets often attack the smaller ones. When attacked, a cricket will cut off its own legs to escape. But after abandoning-a leg, this animal will often die or becomes less valuable to buyers.
Jrasnatt and Marisa were determined to solve the problem. After some research, they learned that colored light can influence the behaviors of some animals, including insects. To find out, the teen researchers transferred groups of 30 newly hatched crickets into each of 24 boxes. The crickets in six boxes were exposed only to red light. Another six boxes were lit with green. Six more boxes were lit with blue. I hese three groups of insects spent daytime hours throughout their lives - about two months—in a world bathed in just one color of light. The last six boxes of crickets lived in natural light.
"We see they're growing every day and take notes on what's happening," says Marisa. "We're like the parents of the crickets." Throughout, the teens kept track of the crickets. The share of crickets with missing legs was about 9 in every 10 among those living in red, blue or natural light. But fewer than 7 in every 10 crickets who grew up in a world of green lost legs. Also, the survival rate tor crickets in the green box was four or five times higher than that in the other boxes.
Crickets' eyes are adapted to only see in green and blue light. So, in red light, the world would always look dark. Without being able to see, they are more likely to hit each other. That results in crickets losing legs. Besides, crickets are more attracted to blue light than green light, which pulls them closer together and leads to more fights. In the green light box, the crickets were most likely to mind their own business and avoid struggle.
Creating a green-light world for crickets is a solution that could be brought to the farms. Jrasnatt and Marisa are already in talks with the farmers. Those farmers plan to try out green lighting to see if it will boost their profits.
28. What problem of crickets did the girls decide to settle
A. There is no cricket buyer. B. There are always injuries and deaths.
C. Their legs are cut off by farmers. D. They often jump high to escape.
29. What can we learn about the girls' research work
A. They looked after the insects carelessly. B. They conducted the research seriously.
C. They observed the crickets day and night. D. They divided the crickets into three groups.
30. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Possible application of the research finding.
B. A brief introduction to the research method.
C. Detailed information about the research process.
D. A further explanation for the research results.
31. What may be the attitude of the cricket farmers towards the girls' solution
A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
D
An 11-minute quick walk every day could prevent one in ten premature（过早的）death worldwide, according; to- the largest ever study of its kind. Globally, one in ten early death could be avoided if everyone met just half the NHS target for moderate（适度的）-intensit physical activity, the pooled data analysis suggests. The results were published in the Britis Journal of Sports Medicine.
Moderate-intensity physical activity is defined as activity that raises the heart rate an makes people breathe faster, but still leaves them able to speak. "If you are someone who finds the idea of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week a bit daunting, then our findings should be good news." said Dr. Soren Brage, of Cambridge's Medical Research Council epidemiology unit.
Researchers looked at 196 peer-reviewed articles, covering more than 30 million participants from 94 large study teams. They then examined the link between levels of physical activity and the risk of heart disense cancer and carly death.
At least 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity lowered the risk of early death by 23%.It was also enough to reduce the risk of cardiovascular（心血管的）disease by 17% and cancer by 7%. "We know that physical activity, such as walking or cycling. 1s good for you, especially if you feel it raises your heart rate," said Prof. James Woodcock, also of Cambridge University." But what we've found is there are substantial benefits to heart health and reducing your risk of cancer even if you can only manage 10 minutes every day."
The researchers calculated that if everyone in the studies had done the equal of at least 150 minutes a week of moderate activity, about one in six early deaths would have been prevented. But even if everyone had managed at least 75 minutes a week. about one in ten early deaths would have been prevented, the research found.
32. What is the man finding of the study mentioned in the text
A. Early deaths cannot be prevented through physical activity.
B. Everyone needs to exercise for at least 150 minutes weekly.
C. Walking is the best exercise for preventing premature deaths.
D. 11 minutes' daily quick walking could stop 10% of early deaths.
33. What does the underlined word "daunting" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Exciting. B. Confusing. C. Discouraging. D. Addictive.
34. How did the researchers do their study
A. They cooperated with 94 large study teams.
B. They examined previous similar articles.
C. They tracked down different people's ways of exercise.
D. They asked about 30 million participants to answer questions.
35. What is the message of the study for people who can't manage 150 minutes of physical activity a week
A. Ten minutes' daily activity can prevent heart disease and cancer.
B 75 minutes' weekly activity is not enough to keep fit.
C. They should aim for high-intensity workouts for health.
D. They should give up on physical activity altogether.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Travelling Economically
●Get a ride to travel destinations with friends' or acquaintances （熟人）. If people you know are driving to a location you would like to visit, take advantage of the opportunity to ask them for a lift. Offer to help-with gas money or, if you don't have any cash, offer a trade or service instead. 36
●Practice safe hitchhiking to get around. 37 Ask each driver several questions before getting in the vehicle, including what their name is, where-they are-heading and why they are going there. Follow your gut instinct（直觉）and avoid getting into a car with anyone who gives you a bad feeling.
● 38 There are many ridesharing websites and apps that allow budget travellers to find a shared lift to their-destination. These sites will also screen and identify the drivers, making the ridesharing experience safe and simple. Search for available rideshares in your area. which may vary in cost but will cost significantly less than travelling alone.
●Join a free hospitality（好客）-sharing community. 39 you will he able to chat with participating members living in the arca you are travelling to and arrange accommodations before travelling. In addition to being able to sleep on someone's couch or in their spare room, you may find someone to show you around the city.
●Camp at inexpensive campsites. Camping can be a budget-friendly activity if you find the right park or site. 40 Visit www.uscampgrounds.info/ for a comprehensive list of North American campgrounds, which indicates sites with a rate of $12 or less per night.
A. Hitchhiking is not an exact science but an art form.
B Get to new destinations with ridesharing services.
C. Hitchhiking is a free way to travel, but you need to be cautious.
D Search online for camp sites near your travel destination.
E. One of my big worries when it comes to camping is keeping everyone safe.
F. Be a polite and respectful co-traveller to show your appreciation for their generosity.
G. Find free accommodations in other cities by joining a couch-surfing community online.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B，'C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Desmond Jumbam grew up in a poor family in Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon. His mother worked 41 as a cleaner and cook for an organization to 42 him to school in Yaoundé.
"It was not always easy ·but my mother sacrificed a lot to 43 that l got the best education. In 2010, I 44 Harvard University with enough money for only one semester. My mother took a huge 45 for that."
With the help of family, scholarships and a job as a private teacher, Desmond was able to afford school fees for a "very 46 first two years" In the US. But having achieved so much in the country, Desmond has now returned to Cameroon to 47 his knowledge and skills there.
Desmond couldn't have got as far as he has without the 48 of his family. He said, "I will avoid common advice like 'don't 49 and ‘follow your dreams’. At the risk of sounding 50 . I would advise anyone with big dreams to expect severe adversity（逆境）ahead."
Everyone faces some 51 in getting to-their-goals-and dreams, especially for those from 52 communities. Desmond was one of those children. He hopes his story will 53 children to know that it is completely 54 to achieve the dreams which may seem beyond their 55 , despite the severe adversities ahead.-
41.A. tirelessly B. hardly C. quickly D. carelessly
42. A. take B. send C. pull D. put
43.A. imagine B. promise C. ensure D. agree
44.A. sponsored B. reported C. left D. attended
45.A. loan B. blow C. finance D. credit
46.A. fearful B. colorful C. meaningful D. stressful
47.A. lean B. improve C. apply D. obtain
48.A. arrangement B. support C. warning D. permission
49. A. give up B. catch up C. stay up D. hurry up
50.A. familiar B. strange C. pessimistic D. funny
51.A. losses B. opportunities C. probabilities D. barriers
52. A. old B. poor C. remote D. civilized
53.A. allow B. inspire C. force D. urge
54. A. fair B. right C. possible D. suitable
55. A reach B. control C. ability D comprehension
第二节 语法填空（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。
May 22 marks the annual International Day for Biological Diversity. 56 theme for this year is "From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity". Nearly half of the global GDP output is related 57 biological diversity. Nearly 40 percent of the global population makes their living on marine or coastal biodiversity.
China is one of the world's most biologically 58 （diversity）countries. China is home to the world's third largest number of higher plant species with 35,000. 59 （account）for the world's 10 percent of the category. The country also owns 686 species of mammals and 60 largest number of unique mammal species. China has 24.02 percent of 61 （it）territory covered by forest and 62 （top） the fifth globally in terms of forest resource coverage.
From the perspective of the world, however, the numbers of wild animals in Africa and the Asia-Pacific region have dropped 66 percent and 55 percent 63 （respective）due to habitat degradation（恶化）, development and pollution, climate change and diseases. The threat that worldwide biological diversity is under is worsening as 41 percent of the world's amphibians, 26 percent of the mammals and 14 percent of birds are facing extinction.
What are we supposed to do Don't eat or purchase wild animals. Reduce using plastic 64 （item）. Save water and power. Reduce 65 （consume）of domestic paper. Plant trees and forests.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Margaux写信向你询问如何平衡学习和摄影爱好之间的关系。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1．告知收到来信，得知情况；
2．给出合理建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Margaux,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
One day Officer Jackson and Steve were discussing a serious case when they were informed of a disturbance（骚乱）in the nearby subway. So, they walked out of the station and got into their car.
The two officers had expected they'd have to deal with an annoying beggar troubling the passers-by for money. But when they arrived at the crime scene, they were shocked at the beggar's appearance. The man had tears in his eyes and was sitting on the subway stairs, looking untidy and tired.
"Excuse me, sir," Officer Jackson said. "You can't stay here, nor can you bother the people to give you money. You have to leave this place.
"Look, officers," the man sighed, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause any trouble, okay I lost my cane（拐杖）,and I can't walk without it. I wanted a few cents so I could get myself something to cat."
The two officers exchanged looks, knowing the man wasn't a disturbance but someone who really needed their help. So they promised to get him food, buy him a cane, and drop him home
After doing that, the officers drove to the beggar's home, only to discover he had no home at all. He was just wandering in the streets and living off the leftovers he managed to find.
The poor man said his name was Eugene. When he was working at a skyscraper construction site, he was injured and became disabled, losing his ability to walk. Unfortunately, his disability forbade him from doing physical labor, and he wasn't well-educated to find a desk job. so he remained jobless. Because he couldn't provide for his family, his wife and children left him. “I don't have any hopes of changing my destiny（命运）,officers,” the man said.
But Officer Jackson wanted Eugene to change his life. "You're still young," he said, "you can't lose hope so soon." He brought him something warm to eat, helped him take a shower, and gave him his warm boots. After his work, Officer Jackson drove Eugene to a shelter for the homeless and left.
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。
Paragraph 1: Since that day, Eugene had never expected to meet the two officers again. ________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: A few months later, Eugene was a changed man. _____________________________________________
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南宁市重点中学2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考
英语答案
一、听力
1.B 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.B 9.A 10.B
11.A 12.C 13.A 14.B 15.C 16.C 17.A 18.C 19.A 20.C
Text 1
W: Have you found a roommate to share your apartment
M: Not yet.
W: I heard Kevin is looking for an apartment near our school.
M: Thanks. I'll talk to him. （1）
Text 2
M: Before leaving the supermarket, make sure you've got everything you want.
W: Yes, I have bought all the things on the shopping list.
M: Great! Wait for me to get the car. We can go home now. （2）
Text 3
W: Oh, you look not skilled on that thing. Do you think it was wise of us to hire bicycles
M: Don't worry. I passed my test on a motorbike.
W: But it was years ago. You've been driving all the time and never ride a bike. （3）
Text 4
M: These books belong to school, but now they are ruined by you.
W: I'm sorry, Mr. Mason. I suppose the man at the shop didn't pack my food properly before I put
them in my schoolbag.
M: You should have checked them then. Now just send for the cleaner. （4）
Text 5
M: Why didn't someone say my dinner was ready It's almost gone cold.
W: Philip, I told you it was ready before you went upstairs. Then I sent your sister to tell you, and also Dad shouted up to you five minutes ago. （5）
Text 6
W: I wonder if I'll need my umbrella today. （7）
M: Yeah, it doesn't look very nice out there, does it
W: True. But it's been cloudy like this for days, yet it's stayed dry.（6）
M: What does the weather report say
W: Not much. I asked my phone's virtual assistant, but it just said, "It may rain today. There's a 51% chance at 10:00 a.m."
M: Very helpful!
W: I know! It might as well say, "Your guess is as good as mine!"
M: Ha-ha! You'd better take one anyway. Better to be prepared. （7）
W: Good point. And I guess I can take my travel umbrella. It's small.
★ 虚拟助理（virtual assistant），文中指配置在智能手机里的虚拟数字助理，例如苹果手机的Siri、小米手机的小爱同学等。
Text 7
W: I can't believe it. I've lost my whole story. （8）
M: What's happened
W: All of a sudden, my screen went black. When it came back on, there was nothing there. I spent all morning writing that story. （8）
M: Did you save it as you went along
W: I thought I did, but the computer saves things itself, doesn't it
M: I don't trust that. Have a look to see if there's a copy on your back-up.
W: There's nothing there. I checked.
M: Oh dear.
W: Well, that's it. A whole morning has been wasted. I'll just have to do the whole thing again.
M: How annoying! It has happened to me e on. Let's go to lunch. You might feel better after eating something.（9）
W: OK. I have no better choice. （9）
Text 8
M: I really do need some money. I never seem to have anything these days.
W: Have you ever thought about getting a job （11）
M: Not until my graduation. But I'll have to wait for three months. （10）（11）I need money this week.（11）
W: Maybe some kind of part-time job （11） Before that, you could borrow something, but I wouldn't advise that.
M: I suppose you're right. I should look for a part-time job.
W: I've already begun looking for full-time jobs.（12）
M: Maybe I should be doing that as well. Have you been invited for any interviews
W: I haven't actually applied anywhere yet. I've just looked at what kind of job is being offered.
M: What are you thinking of doing
W: I'd like to be a translator. But maybe a teacher if I fail that. How about you
M: For my career, I want to do engineering.
Text 9
W: That smells good. What are you making （13）
M: My breakfast for tomorrow. （13）
W: But it's almost dinner time!
M: Well, I've got a very early start tomorrow morning.
W: What are you going to do
M: I've got a meeting at my company's head office. If I don't prepare, I know I'll end up eating something unhealthy at the train station. I've also made a salad to take with me for lunch.
W: Wow, I've never known you to be this organized! You're very serious about losing weight, aren't you
M: I am. And I'm happy to say it's working!
W: Oh, really
M: Yes, I've lost six kilos since I started at the beginning of the year. I weighed 95 kilos when I started in January. （14）
W: That's amazing … and in only four months! （14） Have you been exercising too
M: Yes. I used to take the bus to work, and now I ride a bike instead. （15）
W: That's really great. Maybe I should try to learn from you!
M: You don't need to lose any weight!
W: I may be slim, but I eat way too much junk food. And I drive everywhere, even when it would be easy to walk.
M: Well, I can lend you the book that inspired me. （16）
W: That would be great! Thanks.
Text 10（第17题为总结题）
Honestly, I can't believe my dream has come true. As a young man, I have always been imagining moving to Los Angeles one day and putting my whole heart into music. Of course, at the time, this seemed like a very distant hope. But thanks to my fans, supporters and wife, I'm here today. First, I released（发行）three twelve-song records, which slowly gained attention around my hometown in Northern England and some nearby regions like Scotland and Ireland.（18）And now, my latest project, which was just a single song, caught the world's attention.（19）For that, I'd say it only happened because I refused to give up. Through the ups and downs in my career, I did it all for the love of music. So, being recognized for this award means a lot to me.
To all the young musicians out there, you can do it too. Plus, to all the fans and anyone enjoying my music, I've done this for you. This award is for all of us - may many more great things come in the future. Now, put your hands together for our host, Bob Ackerman, with the next award.（20）
二、阅读理解
21. D 22. C 23. A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了世界上最好的四条徒步旅行路线。
【21题详解】细节理解题。根据Lares and Royal Inca Trail, Peru部分“The Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu is unquestionably one of South America's greatest one.（通往马丘比丘的印加古道无疑是南美洲最伟大的古道之一）”可知，沿着印加古道，人们可以到达马丘比丘。
【22题详解】细节理解题。根据Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica部分“The reserve has a series of well-marked paths ideal for those keen on an easy slow walk with the chance to see the area's striking birds and plants up close without having to pack for a multi-day hike.（该保护区有一系列标记清晰的路径，非常适合那些喜欢轻松慢行的人，有机会近距离观赏该地区引人注目的鸟类和植物，而无需打包进行多日徒步旅行）”可知，在Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve，人们可以看到引人注目的野生动植物。
【23题详解】细节理解题。根据Lares and Royal Inca Trail, Peru部分“a guided three-day trip in the Lares region,（在Lares地区进行的有导游带领的三天的旅程）”、Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica 部分“The reserve has a series of well-marked paths ideal for those keen on an easy slow walk with the chance to see the area's striking birds and plants up close without having to pack for a multi-day hike.（该保护区有一系列标记清晰的路径，非常适合那些喜欢轻松慢行的人，有机会近距离观赏该地区引人注目的鸟类和植物，而无需打包进行多日徒步旅行）”、The Dingle Way, Ireland 部分 “Ireland's Dingle Way trail can be completed in around eight days.（Ireland's Dingle Way 步道可以在大约八天内完成）”以及Armenia and the Silk Road 部分“The 11-day Armenia and the Silk Road trip takes in some of its finest routes,（为期11天的Armenia and the Silk Road 旅程走了一些最好的路线）” 可知, Armenia and the Silk Road 这一路线花费的时间最长。
B
24.A 25.D 26.B 27.C
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了罕见血液病患者Hallie Barnard 创建Hallie's Heroes 帮助自己和其他患者的故事。
【24题详解】推理判断题。根据下文的故事可知，作者引用Taylor Swift的歌词是为了引出本文要讨论的话题。
【25题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“It started selfishly as just trying to save my life”可知，Hallie 创建Hallie's Heroes起初的动机是治疗自己的罕见的血液病。
【26题详解】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The recovery was difficult, but Hallie said she stayed hopeful.”可知，Bernard非常乐观；再根据Barnard创建Hallie's Heroes为他人治病可知，Barnard心地善良。
【27题详解】主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了罕见血液病患者Hallie Barnard创建Hallie's Heroes帮助自己和其他患者的故事，C项最适合作为文章的标题。
C
28.B 29.B 30.D 31.C
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了两个女孩为帮助蟋蟀养殖场减少蟋蟀伤亡进行实验研究，介绍了研究目的、研究方法与过程、研究结果、研究结果的应用等内容。
【28题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段“Bigger crickets often attack the smaller ones. When attacked, a cricket will cut off its own legs to escape. But after abandoning a leg, this animal will often die or becomes less valuable to buyers.（大蟋蟀经常攻击小蟋蟀。当受到攻击时,蟋蟀会割下自己的腿逃跑。但放弃一条腿后，这种动物往往会死亡，或者对买家来说价值降低）”以及第二段 “Jrasnatt and Marisa were determined to solve the problem.（Jrasnatt和Marisa 决心解决这个问题）”可知，两个女孩要解决的问题是蟋蟀的伤亡问题。
【29题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段“‘We see they’re growing every day and take notes on what's happening, says Marisa.‘We're like the parents of the crickets. ’（Marisa 说：“我们看到它们每天都在长大，并记录下正在发生的事情。”。“我们就像蟋蟀的父母。”）”可推知，两个女孩工作细致入微，认真开展了实验研究。
【30题详解】主旨大意题。根据第四段“Crickets' eyes are adapted to only see in green and blue light. So, in red light, the world would always look dark. Without being able to see, they are more likely to hit each other. That results in crickets losing legs. Besides, crickets are more attracted to blue light than green light, which pulls them closer together and leads to more fights. In the green light box, the crickets were most likely to mind their own business and avoid struggle.（蟋蟀的眼睛只能在绿光和蓝光中看到。所以，在红灯下，世界看起来总是黑暗的。在看不见的情况下，它们更有可能互相攻击。这会导致蟋蟀失去腿。此外，蟋蟀更容易被蓝光吸引，而不是绿光，这将它们拉得更近，并导致更多的争斗。在绿灯箱里，蟋蟀们最有可能关心自己的事情，避免争斗）”可知，本段是对实验结果背后的原因作进一步的解释，光的颜色会影响蟋蟀的存活率。
【31题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段“Those farmers plan to try out green lighting to see if it will boost their profits.（这些农民计划尝试绿色照明，看看这是否能提高他们的利润）”可知，农民对于两个女孩的解决方法可能持有支持的态度。
D
32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。研究发现：每天11分钟的快走可以减少10%的早逝。
【32题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段“An 11-minute quick walk every day could prevent one in ten premature deaths worldwide, according to the largest ever study of its kind."可知答案。
【33题详解】词义猜测题。根据下文“then our findings should be good news”以及第四段“there are substantial benefits to heart health and reducing your risk of cancer even if you can only manage 10 minutes every day”可知，如果你觉得每周进行150分钟中等强度的体育锻炼的想法有点令人生畏，那么我们的发现应该是个好消息。故此处daunting的含义是：令人生畏的；让人气馁的。
【34题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段“Researchers looked at 196 peer-reviewed articles, covering more than 30 million participants from 94 large study teas."可知答案。
【35题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段“But what we've found is there are substantial benefits to heart health and reducing your risk of cancer even if you can only manage 10 minutes every day.”可知答案。
第二节
36. F 37.C 38.B 39. G 40. D
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于如何节俭地旅行的几条建议。
【36题详解】本节的小标题是：与朋友或熟人一起乘车前往旅游目的地。F项：做一个有礼貌的满怀敬意的同行者，对他们的慷慨表示感激。F项符合语境。
【37题详解】根据此空后一句“Ask each driver several questions before getting in the vehicle, including what their name is, where they are heading and why they are going there."可知此空选C。
【38题详解】此空选小标题。根据本节的主要内容以及此空后一句中的“ridesharing websites and apps”可知答案。故选B。
【39题详解】根据下文中的“sleep on someone's couch”可知答案。故选G。
【40题详解】根据本节的小标题“Camp at inexpensive campsites.”可知答案。故选D。
第二部分 语言运用
第一节
41.A 42.B 43.C 44.D 45.A
46.D 47.C 48.B 49.A 50.C
51.D 52.B 53.B 54.C 55.A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自喀麦隆的穷小子Desmond Jumbam到哈佛大学读书的故事以及他的故事对于孩子们的启迪。
41.【解析】根据下文“my mother sacrificed a lot”可知，他的母亲不知疲倦地打工，为的是送他去读书。故选A。
42.【解析】解析同上。故选B。
43.【解析】这并不总是容易的，但为了确保“我”得到最好的教育，“我”妈妈付出了很多。故选C。
44.【解析】2010年，“我”在哈佛大学上学，学费只够一个学期。故选D。
45.【解析】根据上文“with enough money for only one semester”可知，为此，“我”妈妈借了一笔巨额贷款。故选A。
46.【解析】在家庭、奖学金的帮助下，以及做家庭教师打工挣钱，Desmond能够负担起学费，度过了在美国“压力很大的前两年”。故选D。
47.【解析】但在这个国家取得如此多的成就后，Desmond现在已经回到喀麦隆，在那里运用自己的知识和技能。故选C。
48.【解析】没有家人的支持，Desmond不可能走到今天。故选B。
49.【解析】他说：“我会避免像‘不要放弃’和‘追随你的梦想’这样的常见建议。”故选A。
50.【解析】根据后半句的提示可知，冒着听起来悲观的风险，“我”会建议任何有远大梦想的人都要提前预测前方的逆境。故选C。
51.【解析】每个人在实现自己的目标和梦想时都会遇到一些障碍，但这些障碍尤其针对那些来自贫困社区的人。根据句意和上一段中的“adversity”可知，应选D项。
52.【解析】根据下文“Desmond was one of those children.”以及上文的描述可知，Desmond来自穷苦家庭。故选B。
53.【解析】他希望自己的故事能激励孩子们认识到，尽管面临着严峻的逆境，但完全有可能实现那些看起来遥不可及的梦想。故选B。
54.【解析】解析同上。故选C。
55.【解析】解析同33题。beyond one's reach意为“够不着，遥不可及”。故选A。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. whose 57.to 58. Diverse 59. Accounting 60.the
61.its 62. Tops 63. Respectively 64.items 65. consumption
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。5月22日是国际保护生物多样性节日。文章介绍了保护生物多样性的重要性、中国多样性的生物状况以及全球的严峻形势和我们应该采取的行动。
56.【解析】whose在定语从句中作定语，修饰theme。故填whose。
57.【解析】 be related to为固定搭配，意为“和……有关”。故填to。
58.【解析】分析句子结构可知，空格处应填形容词修饰名词countries。故填diverse。
59.【解析】中国是世界第三大高等植物物种的家园，有3.5万种，占世界高等植物种类的10%。表示顺承主动关系，用现在分词作状语。故填accounting。
60.【解析】形容词最高级前面用定冠词the修饰。故填the。
61.【解析】用形容词性物主代词修饰名词territory。故填its。
62.【解析】主语China是单数意义，主语和谓语之间是主动关系，该句叙述的是一般事实。故填tops。
63.【解析】非洲和亚太地区的野生动物数量分别下降了66%和55%。respectively分别地；各自地。故填respectively。
64.【解析】根据语境可知，此处是复数意义。故填items。
65.【解析】减少使用生活用纸。动词reduce后加名词作宾语。故填consumption。
第三部分 写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Margaux,
I heard that you love photography but have been struggling to balance your study with pursuing your interests. I'm glad to offer my advice!
First of all, you'd better prioritize your time. Make a list of all the things that you need to do, assign each task in order of importance. Additionally, schedule blocks of time for study and photography. Lastly, take a good rest. With these tips, you can find a balance which will allow you time for your classes, hobbies and rest. I wish my suggestions would be of some help to you.
Yours.
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
Since that day, Eugene had never expected to meet the two officers again. But three months later, he saw a cop's car pull over outside the shelter, and Officer Jackson got off. Eugene was shocked. "I just have to give you something, Eugene," Officer Jackson said. He gave Eugene an envelope containing $12,000 inside. The two officers had started a campaign for Eugene and managed to raise that amount in three months. "You can slowly start a new life with this money, friend., Officer Jackson said encouragingly. Eugene was deeply touched by their kindness.
A few months later, Eugene was a changed man. He got a job at the shelter and rented an apartment nearby. He was also continuing to seek help and meet a psychologist to heal the wounds his past had given him. Every day before going to work, he would clean up his appearance and face his colleagues and work in the best state. People at the shelter all loved the warm and positive man, all thanks to the two kind officers.
