2023～2024学年度第一学期期中练习
高三英语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共115分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）
注意：做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上或填写到答题纸上。答在试卷上的无效。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，你将有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 Tony now
A. A photographer. B. A teacher. C. A writer.
2. Why are the speakers making pizza
A. They are going to a picnic. B. They are having it for dinner. C. They are making it for school.
3. What does Bob usually have for breakfast
A. Noodles. B. Sandwiches. C. Bread.
4. What will the woman give the man
A. Money. B. A gift card. C. A larger sweater.
5. What time is it now
A. 4: 30 p. m. B. 7: 00 p. m. C. 8: 30 p. m.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. Where are Sue's parents now
A. At a stadium. B. At a hotel. C. At a bookstore.
7. How does Edward describe the beach
A. It's crowded. B. It's beautiful. C. It's ugly.
8. What does Sue want to do at the beach
A. Go for a run. B. Read a book. C. Play volleyball.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. Where might the speakers be
A. At their home. B. In a dentist's office. C. At an ice cream shop.
10. What happened to the man as a child
A. He stopped eating ice cream. B. He had a bad dream about sugar.
C. He had a terrible experience at the dentist's.
11. What does the woman give the man at the end
A. Some medicine. B. A phone number. C. Some oranges.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What does Amy Williams do
A. She is a doctor. B. She is a scientist. C. She is a gym coach.
13. Who dislikes standing desks according to the speaker
A. People who have more energy. B. People who like doing exercise.
C. People who wear professional clothes.
14. What is one problem with standing desks according to Lisa Brown
A. A high cost. B. Difficulty in using them. C. More health problems.
15. What does James Ryan prefer to do at work
A. Sit down. B. Go for a walk. C. Use the standing desk.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —I will never go back to school again. It's a tough period in my life.
— ________. Who knows what may happen tomorrow.
A. Forget it B. I hope so C. Never say never D. I totally agree
2. The money will be used to help the people________ homes were lost in the earthquake.
A what B. whose C. whom D. which
3. The young couple will have to rent a house, for their newly bought one ______.
A. is being decorated B. was decorated
C. will decorate D. had decorated
4. ______ for two days, Steve managed to finish his report on time.
A. To work B. Worked C. To be working D. Having worked
5. Mr. Jones accepted our suggestion and tried every means to ______ himself to his new conditions.
A. suit B. adapt C. adopt D. regulate
6. —Peter, may I use your bicycle now
—Sorry, it is not ______ at the moment. It is being repaired.
A. ideal B. adjustable C. available D. ultimate
7. Mary is looking for a sports watch ______ her keep track of her fitness and chart her training progress.
A. helped B. having helped C. help D. to help
8. It’s difficult to ______ a global population of polar bears because much of their range has been poorly studied.
A. put out B. figure out C. come out D. turn out
9. —Is that Ann’s husband over there
—No, it ________ be him. I’m sure he doesn’t wear glasses.
A. mustn’t B. won’t C. may not D. can’t
10. (2016·北京)______ over a week ago, the books are expected to arrive any time now.
A. Ordering B. To order
C. Having ordered D. Ordered
11. Our club is open to everyone ____ age, sex or educational background.
A. due to B. except for
C. along with D. regardless of
12. Mark needs to learn Chinese ________ his company is opening a branch in Beijing.
A. unless B. until C. although D. since
13. （2018· 北京）This is _________ my father has taught me—to always face difficulties and hope for the best.
A. how B. which
C. that D. what
14. Forecasters say the strong wind may not be as bad as they ______ predicted.
A. gradually B. initially C. magically D. additionally
15. Students should involve themselves in community activities they can gain experience for growth.
A. who B. when C. which D. where
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
At the age of nine, I was taking swimming lessons in a pool. The day had arrived when I was to be tested to see if I could ___16___ to a higher level class.
Fifteen of us were to ___17___ swimming from one side of the pool to the other and back. I watched as my ___18___ , one by one, tried and failed. Then it was my turn to ___19___ , I mean, my turn to ___20___ to pass the test. I was about halfway when I got choked (呛住) . I immediately stopped and ___21___ the side of the pool, ending my test. Our instructor, a college student, was standing ___22___ me. “Why did you stop ” He yelled, in a less than ___23___ voice. “I got water in my nose,” I ___24___ .
That’s when this college student ____25____ me one of life’s great lessons, ____26____ he probably never realized that. Bending down, he shouted, “So ”
“So ” The ____27____ shocked me. It had just seemed ____28____ to me that the answer to pain was to remove the thing causing the ____29____ . My nine-year-old brain had not understood the fact that a valuable ____30____ is worth achieving, however difficult to get there. Recognizing that, I was ____31____ nothing would keep me from completing the test. In fact, I did it rather ____32____ at my next attempt. Seeing me ____33____ the test, almost all the others did so as well.
Life is a journey, and the road won’t ____34____ be easy. We have to focus on the final destination, not the ____35____ along the road.
16.
A. refer B. advance C. add D. present
17.
A. insist on B. take risks C. put off D. take turns
18.
A. fellows B. students C. instructors D. directors
19.
A. leave B. fail C. observe D. quit
20.
A. convince B. pretend C. attempt D. ignore
21
A. pressed B. grasped C. controlled D. pushed
22.
A. below B. across C. beyond D. above
23.
A. sympathetic B. annoyed C. cold D. surprised
24.
A. reacted B. declined C. urged D. explained
25.
A. owed B. taught C. promised D. delivered
26.
A. as if B. in case C. even if D. so that
27.
A. excuse B. question C. voice D. movement
28.
A. illegal B. ridiculous C. impossible D. logical
29.
A. discomfort B. damage C. fear D. disaster
30.
A. advantage B. goal C. task D. result
31.
A. sensitive B. embarrassed C. sure D. concerned
32.
A. easily B. randomly C. eagerly D. instantly
33.
A. take B. give C. pass D. attend
34.
A. sometime B. ever C. seldom D. always
35.
A. barriers B. surprises C. harvests D. sights
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2. 5分，满分50分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Hiking Across the Great Outdoors
What limits you from hiking more often Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada
Yukon Outdoors Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Website: ubc-voc. com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
36. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership
A. The Yukon Outdoors Club. B. The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club.
C. The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. D. The Vernon Outdoors Club.
37. What do Yukon Outdoors Club and UBC Varsity Outdoor Club have in common according to the text
A. Both organize workshops for their members.
B. Both lend hiking equipment to their members.
C. Both rate their members based on their hiking skills.
D. Both have built backcountry huts for their members.
38. What do we know about hikes organized by the Pender Harbor Hiking Group
A. They are mostly held on weekends.
B. They are arranged two months ahead of time.
C. Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website.
D. More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes.
39. When does the Vernon Outdoors Club hold its Rambles event
A. Every Monday. B. Every Tuesday.
C. Every Wednesday. D. Every Sunday.
40. Where can you probably read the passage
A. A P. E. textbook. B. A health report.
C. A sports leaflet. D. A gym notice.
B
The whale, as big as a locomotive (火车头), jumped out of the water, spinning (旋转) as though for joy, before jumping back under the waves. We watched silently in astonishment, never having been so close to such a huge, fast-moving creature. It seemed almost possible to count the small shellfish on the whale's skin.
In early December, gray whales, blue whales, and others had just started heading around the tip of Baja California, Mexico, moving as a community from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez. It's in that protected waterway that pregnant whales give birth to their babies. Other whale babies, born the year before, could be seen sailing behind. All whale babies get two trips like this with their mom before they're ready to start having babies of their own and making the journey on their own.
We're in one of several small powerboats, sent out by ScubaCaribe, which carries on such tours in Cabo San Lucas, the whales seemed to be, at times, less than 100 feet from our boat when they rushed out of the water. At other times, they would get much closer and swim beside the boat.
“What if one lands on us ” a woman next to me wondered. Fernando Del Toro, the Destination Manager of ScubaCaribe said, “We haven't had any incidents (事件) of whales jumping over our boats as we always keep our distance. We're sure they themselves are probably careful not to crash into boats. Such an accident would probably also cause them much harm.”
“Everyone can enjoy this magical trip,” said Del Toro. “However, we do not recommend (推荐) it for kids under 5 years old,” he added.
Though conditions on the water vary, our trip was wonderful. Even when the boat sped up to catch up with the whales, there was little need to “hang on”, and some of us remained standing throughout most of the trip. Still, you may want to pack medicine for those who might get seasick while bouncing (颠簸行进) along the waves.
41. How does the author start the text
A. By telling a story. B. By asking questions.
C. By describing a scene. D. By giving background information.
42. How did the author feel when seeing the jumping whales
A. Proud. B. Worried. C. Amazed. D. Discouraged.
43. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. A description of the author's journey. B. A list of best places for whale-watching.
C. An introduction to the travelling of whales. D. A suggestion on taking a whale-watching tour.
44. What does Del Toro say about whale-watching
A. It is suitable for all ages. B. It is much too dangerous.
C. It may cause serious damage to wildlife. D. It should be done from a proper distance.
45. How was the author's trip
A. It was smooth. B. It was exhausting.
C. It was destroyed by a storm. D. It was terrible due to his seasickness.
C
Orthopedic pillows are not just like any other ordinary pillow. These products are specially made to fulfill a specific function.
People buy orthopedic pillows for several reasons. Sometimes people buy this type of pillow because their doctor has specifically recommended them to do so as part of a treatment and management plan for neck, back, or bone problems. In recent years, people have become more aware of the science behind orthopedic pillows, which accounts for the increase in the popularity of these pillows. There has been a lot of available orthopedic pillow information for anyone interested. The science behind these pillows has also advanced significantly over the years, which means that orthopedic pillows are now more effective and useful than ever.
Orthopedic pillows help you maintain the right gesture. While traditional pillows may be very comfortable, they do not necessarily promote the proper gesture as you sleep, which is proved to be important for your health. It also helps you avoid waking up with a host of body aches and pains. Among the most common causes of back and neck pains is sleeping without adequate support. Orthopedic pillows can provide you with the necessary support that will keep these kinds of body pains away. The pillow is specifically designed to conform to the natural contours (轮廓) of your body, thus ensuring that your skeletal structure is kept in proper alignment (直线) throughout the night and that no part of your body is subjected to too much pressure, which leads to pain.
Of course, it is understandable that you may find an orthopedic pillow a bit uncomfortable the first time you use it, but that is true with any new experience. The materials used in manufacturing these pillows are ideal for the kind of sleep that you are looking for.
Just like any product in the market, there is a disadvantage to an orthopedic pillow as well. They are usually more expensive than traditional pillows. But, if you treat the purchase as an investment on your health, it may be a lot easier for you to part with the cash.
46. What makes orthopedic pillows increasingly popular
A. People's worries about sleep loss.
B. Doctors' specific recommendation.
C. The advancement of medical sciences.
D. Their good effects on decreasing back and neck pains.
47. Orthopedic pillows are superior to traditional pillows mainly in that .
A. materials used in orthopedic pillows are much more ideal
B. orthopedic pillows promote the proper sleeping posture
C. orthopedic pillows may make sleepers more comfortable
D. people's body pains will be cured by using orthopedic pillows
48. What causes body pains when one is sleeping according to the passage
A. Proper alignment.
B. A thick quilt.
C. The skeletal structure.
D. Lack of support.
49. What does the author think of orthopedic pillows
A. They are just worth the price.
B. They can bear a little pressure.
C. They help cure people's disease.
D. They have shortcomings in function.
50. What is the passage mainly about
A. The impacts of pillows on people's health.
B. The market prospect of orthopedic pillows.
C. Benefits and drawbacks of using orthopedic pillows.
D. Scientific secrets behind orthopedic pillows.
D
What is your calling What is your purpose in life What did you come to this world to do Every day we read about how we should find our purpose and pursue it throughout our lives in order to find meaning and contentment. There are even scientific studies that show people who view their work as a calling rather than just a career or a job have a higher life and work satisfaction. So, what exactly is this calling
I’ve personally struggled with this concept for many years. I knew that happiness not only came from a present state of joy, but also from the pursuit of an objective that gave me something to pursue. That is, until I found myself feeling empty despite my achievement of those goals.
And as I reflected on these feelings of emptiness and boredom that had arisen despite my successes, I realized something. Meaning and satisfaction come from a personal devotion to what we do and the intrinsic (固有的) fulfillment we get from it. It has nothing to do with financial gain, social advancement or any other type of external reward or motivation. It is about doing something that we love. It is about focusing our efforts and spending our time on passions that light the spark inside of us and allow us to share with the world the unique gifts we possess.
I had never before stopped to think about what I found intrinsically rewarding or fulfilling. Financial gain and external recognition were pretty much the only drivers I knew. More so, I thought this calling meant having one passion we were born with to pursue relentlessly (不懈地).
So, I spent some years trying to find this long-lost purpose of mine. I discovered during that time passions I had no idea I even had. Yet, I wasn’t sure how to make them into my life purpose. I searched for an answer but couldn’t find it. It wasn’t until I came to understand the truths about our purpose in life that I was able to find my place in this world.
Our purpose can consist of various things that make us feel alive. As we grow and evolve throughout the different stages in our lives, we may discover new passions and desires that change our sense of purpose and calling.
We all have a longing for lives that give meaning to our existence. The difference lies in how we go about accomplishing this. We must each find our own “shine” and then shine on.
51. According to the passage, the calling refers to________.
A. one’s view about careers
B. a task one has to carry out
C. a life-long career one chooses
D. a strong desire or sense of duty to do a job
52. Which of the following belongs to the author’s previous drivers for finding fulfillment
A. Financial gain and external recognition.
B. Pursuing passions relentlessly.
C. Discovering new passions.
D. Finding purpose in life.
53. What is the real purpose in life according to the author
A. Trying to do everything that you can.
B. Trying to achieve your ambitious goals.
C. Doing meaningful things with your passion.
D. Doing something that can be successful easily.
54. According to the 5th paragraph, we know that________.
A. the author spent some years making changes
B. the author used to think he had no passion at all
C. the author didn’t know how to search for the life purpose
D. the author has known his passions since he started to work
55. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage
A. It’s wise to give up discovering our one true passion.
B. It’s useless to pursue financial gain and external recognition.
C. It’s necessary to find our own calling and pursue it with vigor.
D. It’s important to share our passion with the world without stopping.
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
I had always been unhappy with my weight before I managed to lose weight. As a kid, I was bigger than everyone else around me and gained more weight after college.
One day, when I looked at myself in the mirror, I really disliked how I looked. I knew I had to make a change. Besides, my health was rapidly declining. I thought I should try something to lose weight.
I changed something I ate and made the gym my top priority. However, it was not easy. I had tried medication(药物治疗) before I tried to lose weight in the correct way. Coming off my medication was hard. My body was fighting itself and I had many weight-loss plateaus(停滞期). I also struggled at the gym sometimes and had a hard time pushing myself through workouts.
Luckily, my trainer kept me motivated. He was driving this bus to success for me. He was my constant supporter and biggest fan. Thanks to him I saw results within two months after starting my journey. 20 months later, I lost 160 pounds.
Now I can walk more than 50 feet without having to sit down. I can do laundry and clean my house. I can go to the grocery store without having to drive myself in the “fat cart”. I can do anything I want to without stressing about it. I am finally free!
If you also want to lose weight, my advice is to take small steps every day to reach your goal. When I started, 160 pounds seemed so overwhelming to me, but I took small steps and made changes every day to get where I am now. It is not about a quick fix. You can’t climb Mount Everest in one day. You have to do it one step at a time!
56 Why did the author want to try something to lose weight (No more than 10 words)
57 How did the author try to lose weight at last (No more than 10 words)
58. What did the author think played a key role in helping her lose weight (No more than 5 words)
59. How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph (No more than 10 words)
60. What lesson can you learn from the author’s story (No more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
61. 假设你是晨光中学高三学生李津。你负责拟定以“释放压力，放飞心灵”为主题的活动方案。你给在这方面很有经验的英国朋友Chris写信，内容包括：
(1)介绍你的方案；
(2)征求他建议。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Jin2023～2024学年度第一学期期中练习
高三英语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共115分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）
注意：做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上或填写到答题纸上。答在试卷上的无效。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，你将有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 Tony now
A. A photographer. B. A teacher. C. A writer.
2. Why are the speakers making pizza
A. They are going to a picnic. B. They are having it for dinner. C. They are making it for school.
3. What does Bob usually have for breakfast
A. Noodles. B. Sandwiches. C. Bread.
4. What will the woman give the man
A. Money. B. A gift card. C. A larger sweater.
5. What time is it now
A. 4: 30 p. m. B. 7: 00 p. m. C. 8: 30 p. m.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. Where are Sue's parents now
A. At a stadium. B. At a hotel. C. At a bookstore.
7. How does Edward describe the beach
A. It's crowded. B. It's beautiful. C. It's ugly.
8 What does Sue want to do at the beach
A. Go for a run. B. Read a book. C. Play volleyball.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. Where might the speakers be
A. At their home. B. In a dentist's office. C. At an ice cream shop.
10. What happened to the man as a child
A. He stopped eating ice cream. B. He had a bad dream about sugar.
C. He had a terrible experience at the dentist's.
11. What does the woman give the man at the end
A. Some medicine. B. A phone number. C. Some oranges.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What does Amy Williams do
A. She is a doctor. B. She is a scientist. C. She is a gym coach.
13. Who dislikes standing desks according to the speaker
A. People who have more energy. B. People who like doing exercise.
C. People who wear professional clothes.
14. What is one problem with standing desks according to Lisa Brown
A. A high cost. B. Difficulty in using them. C. More health problems.
15. What does James Ryan prefer to do at work
A. Sit down. B. Go for a walk. C. Use the standing desk.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —I will never go back to school again. It's a tough period in my life.
— ________. Who knows what may happen tomorrow.
A. Forget it B. I hope so C. Never say never D. I totally agree
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查常用表达辨析。句意：我再也不会回学校了。这是我人生艰难的时刻。--永远都不要说绝不。没有人知道明天会发生什么。A. forget it 忘了吧；B. I hope so 我希望如此；C. Never say never 永远不要说绝不；D. I totally agree 我完全赞同。根据回答的第二句可知第二个说话人不赞成第一个说话人的过于绝对的观点。故用C项的Never say never“永远不要说绝不”表示一种不同意。故选C项。
2. The money will be used to help the people________ homes were lost in the earthquake.
A. what B. whose C. whom D. which
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：这笔钱将用于帮助那些在地震中失去家园的人们。分析句子结构可知，空处需用关系词引导定语从句，先行词是people，指人，关系词在定语从句中作定语修饰名词homes，意为“……的”，所以空处需用关系代词whose引导定语从句。故选B。
3. The young couple will have to rent a house, for their newly bought one ______.
A. is being decorated B. was decorated
C. will decorate D. had decorated
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意：这对年轻夫妇不得不租一所房子，因为他们新买的房子正在装修。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且表示此时此刻正在进行，应用现在进行时的被动语态。故选A。
4. ______ for two days Steve managed to finish his report on time.
A. To work B. Worked C. To be working D. Having worked
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：已经工作了两天，Steve按时地完成了他的报告。根据句中谓语managed可知，设空处应该使用非谓语动词，work与主语Steve之间是主动关系，同时又先于managed to finish，故应该使用现在分词的完成式作状语。故选D。
5. Mr. Jones accepted our suggestion and tried every means to ______ himself to his new conditions.
A. suit B. adapt C. adopt D. regulate
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：琼斯先生接受了我们的建议，并想尽一切办法使自己适应新的处境。A. suit适合；B. adapt适应；C. adopt采用；D. regulate调整。adapt oneself to使适应。根据“his new conditions.”可知，是让自己适应新的处境。故选B。
6. —Peter, may I use your bicycle now
—Sorry, it is not ______ at the moment. It is being repaired.
A. ideal B. adjustable C. available D. ultimate
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：——彼得，我现在能用下你的自行车吗？——对不起，现在用不了。它正在被修理。A. ideal理想的；B. adjustable可调整的；C. available可用的；D. ultimate最后的。根据后文“It is being repaired.”可知，车现在用不了。故选C。
7. Mary is looking for a sports watch ______ her keep track of her fitness and chart her training progress.
A. helped B. having helped C. help D. to help
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：玛丽正在找一块运动手表来帮助她跟踪自己的健康状况，记录她的训练进度。根据句子结构分析可知，此空为非谓语动词，表示目的，故用不定式，故选D。
8. It’s difficult to ______ a global population of polar bears because much of their range has been poorly studied.
A. put out B. figure out C. come out D. turn out
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：很难计算出全球北极熊的数量，因为它们的大部分活动范围都没有得到很好的研究。A. put out扑灭；B. figure out计算出；C. come out出版；D. turn out结果是。结合a global population of polar bears，是计算全球北极熊的数量，故选B项。
9. —Is that Ann’s husband over there
—No, it ________ be him. I’m sure he doesn’t wear glasses.
A. mustn’t B. won’t C. may not D. can’t
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查情态动词词义辨析。句意：——那是 Ann的丈夫吗？——不，不可能是他。我确定他没戴眼镜。A.mustn’t禁止；B. won’t不会；C. may not可能不会；D. can’t不可能。由空后的“I’m sure he doesn’t wear glasses.”可推测，答话人对自己的回答很有把握，故选D项。
10. (2016·北京)______ over a week ago, the books are expected to arrive any time now.
A. Ordering B. To order
C. Having ordered D. Ordered
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：(因为)那些书是一周多之前订的，现在随时有可能送到。books和order是动宾关系，即order the books/the books are ordered，故用过去分词表示被动和完成，在此相当于原因状语从句because they were ordered...，故选D。
【点睛】分词作状语
1. 分词作时间状语相当于when引导的时间状语从句；on doing sth. ="as" soon as sb. does sth.。
2. 分词作原因状语相当于as，since，because引导的原因状语从句。
3. 分词作方式或伴随状语不能用状语从句替换，但是可以改写成并列句。
4. 分词作条件状语相当于if, unless等引导的从句。常见的可表示条件的分词有given, supposing, considering, provided, compared with等。
5. 分词作结果状语相当于so that引导的结果状语从句。分词前常有副词thus，thereby，only等。
6. 分词作让步状语相当于though或者even if等引导的让步状语从句。
11. Our club is open to everyone ____ age, sex or educational background.
A. due to B. except for
C. along with D. regardless of
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查短语辨析。句意：我们的俱乐部对每个人都开放，无论年龄，性别或是教育背景。 A.due to由于；B.except for除……之外；C.along with和……一起；D.regardless of无论。这里意思是“无论年龄，性别或是教育背景”，根据句意和语境，故选D。
12. Mark needs to learn Chinese ________ his company is opening a branch in Beijing.
A. unless B. until C. although D. since
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查连词辨析。句意：马克需要学习汉语因为他的公司要在北京开一个分支。A. unless除非；B. until直到；C. although尽管 D. since既然，因为。根据题意，前后之间为因果关系，因为要开分公司，所以需要学习汉语。故选D。
13. （2018· 北京）This is _________ my father has taught me—to always face difficulties and hope for the best.
A. how B. which
C. that D. what
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查名词性从句。句意：这是我父亲教我的——总是要面对困难，抱最大的希望。“_________ my father has taught me”是表语从句，该空在从句中做teach的宾语，且表示“父亲教我的道理”，故该从句应用what引导。D选项正确。引导名词性从句时，how表方式，意为“如何”；which意为“哪一个”，that在只起引导从句的作用，不做成分。
点睛：what是常见的名词性从句引导词之一，它除了引导从句作用之外，还在从句中做主语，宾语，表语或者定语。根据不同的语境，what可以表示不同的意思，例如“……的东西或事情”，“……的人或样子”等。
14. Forecasters say the strong wind may not be as bad as they ______ predicted.
A. gradually B. initially C. magically D. additionally
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：天气预报员说，强风可能没有他们最初预测的那么严重。A. gradually渐渐；B. initially最初；C. magically神奇地；D. additionally此外。结合句意，initially最合适，强风可能没有他们最初预测的那么严重。故选B项。
15. Students should involve themselves in community activities they can gain experience for growth.
A. who B. when C. which D. where
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：学生应该参加社团活动，在那里他们可以获得成长的经验。首先分析句子结构，可知这里含有一个限定性定语从句，且关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故选D。
【点睛】被修饰的词叫先行词。定语从句不同于单词作定语的情况，它需要放在被修饰的词（即先行词）之后。定语从句一般由关系代词来引导。关系代词必须放在定语从句之首。定语从句在句中做定语，修饰一个名词或代词，被修饰的名词,词组或代词即先行词。定语从句通常出现在先行词之后，由关系词（关系代词或关系副词）引出。
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
At the age of nine, I was taking swimming lessons in a pool. The day had arrived when I was to be tested to see if I could ___16___ to a higher level class.
Fifteen of us were to ___17___ swimming from one side of the pool to the other and back. I watched as my ___18___ , one by one, tried and failed. Then it was my turn to ___19___ , I mean, my turn to ___20___ to pass the test. I was about halfway when I got choked (呛住) . I immediately stopped and ___21___ the side of the pool, ending my test. Our instructor, a college student, was standing ___22___ me. “Why did you stop ” He yelled, in a less than ___23___ voice. “I got water in my nose,” I ___24___ .
That’s when this college student ____25____ me one of life’s great lessons, ____26____ he probably never realized that. Bending down, he shouted, “So ”
“So ” The ____27____ shocked me. It had just seemed ____28____ to me that the answer to pain was to remove the thing causing the ____29____ . My nine-year-old brain had not understood the fact that a valuable ____30____ is worth achieving, however difficult to get there. Recognizing that, I was ____31____ nothing would keep me from completing the test. In fact, I did it rather ____32____ at my next attempt. Seeing me ____33____ the test, almost all the others did so as well.
Life is a journey, and the road won’t ____34____ be easy. We have to focus on the final destination, not the ____35____ along the road.
16.
A. refer B. advance C. add D. present
17.
A. insist on B. take risks C. put off D. take turns
18.
A. fellows B. students C. instructors D. directors
19.
A. leave B. fail C. observe D. quit
20.
A. convince B. pretend C. attempt D. ignore
21.
A. pressed B. grasped C. controlled D. pushed
22.
A. below B. across C. beyond D. above
23.
A. sympathetic B. annoyed C. cold D. surprised
24.
A. reacted B. declined C. urged D. explained
25.
A. owed B. taught C. promised D. delivered
26.
A. as if B. in case C. even if D. so that
27.
A. excuse B. question C. voice D. movement
28.
A. illegal B. ridiculous C. impossible D. logical
29.
A. discomfort B. damage C. fear D. disaster
30.
A. advantage B. goal C. task D. result
31.
A. sensitive B. embarrassed C. sure D. concerned
32.
A. easily B. randomly C. eagerly D. instantly
33.
A. take B. give C. pass D. attend
34.
A. sometime B. ever C. seldom D. always
35.
A barriers B. surprises C. harvests D. sights
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. B 19. B 20. C 21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了作者九岁的时候参加游泳测试，中途鼻子进水，想放弃，岸上的指导老师冲他大喊，让他继续。就在那时，这个大学生老师教会了作者人生的一课，最终通过测试。由此感悟生活是一段旅程，道路并不总是一帆风顺的。我们必须关注最终的目的地，而不是道路上的障碍。
【16题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：考试的日子到了，考试的目的是看我能否升入更高水平的班级。A. refer涉及，参考；B. advance前进，晋升；C. add添加；D. present颁发。根据下文“to a higher level class”可知，作者是要升入到一个更高级别的班级，用动词advance。故选B项。
【17题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们中有15个人轮流游泳，从泳池的一边游到另一边，然后回来。A. insist on坚持；B. take risks冒险；C. put off拖延，推迟；D. take turns轮流。根据下文“one by one”可知，15个人是排好顺序，轮流游泳参加考试。故选D项。
【18题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看着我的同学一个接一个地尝试，都失败了。A. fellows导演； B. students学生； C. instructors教练；D. directors导演。根据第一段中“At the age of nine, I was taking swimming lessons in a pool.”和上文“Fifteen of us were to ___2___swimming from one side of the pool to the other and back.”可知，这15个人在一个班学游泳。作者看到的是自己的同学。故选B项。
【19题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后轮到我失败了，我是说，轮到我尝试通过考试了。A. leave离开；B. fail失败；C. observe观察；D. quit停止。根据上文“one by one, tried and failed”可知，作者的同学都失败了，所以作者觉得自己也跟他们一样，会失败。故选B项。
【20题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后轮到我失败了，我是说，轮到我尝试通过考试了。A. convince使确信；B. pretend假装；C. attempt尝试；D. ignore忽视。根据第一段中“The day had arrived when I was to be tested to see if I could___1___to a higher level class.”可知，作者是在参加游泳考试，所以他要尝试通过这次测试。故选C项。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我立即停下来，抓住了游泳池的一侧，结束了我的测试。A. pressed按压；B. grasped抓住；C. controlled控制；D. pushed推。根据句中“I got choked (呛住)”可知，作者在游泳池呛了水，遇到危险，结合常识，他会抓住游泳池的一侧，避免发生危险。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：我们的老师，一个大学生，站在我的上方。A. below在……下面；B. across从一边到另一边；C. beyond超过；D. above在……上方。作者此刻在水里，老师在游泳池外面，所以是在“上方”。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“你为什么停止 ”他以一种不那么同情的声音喊道。A. sympathetic同情的；B. annoyed烦恼的；C. cold冷的；D. surprised感到吃惊的。根据上文“I immediately stopped and ___6___the side of the pool, ending my test.”可知中途结束测试就是意味着失败；结合句中“‘Why did you stop ’ He yelled”可推知，老师不是很高兴的，话语中没有太多的同情。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我的鼻子里进了水”，我解释道。A. reacted反应；B. declined下降，拒绝；C. urged催促；D. explained解释。上文老师问“Why did you stop ”，“I got water in my nose”是作者的解释。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，这个大学生教会了我人生的一课，即使他可能从未意识到这一点。A. owed亏欠，感激；B. taught教；C. promised许诺；D. delivered递送。根据下文“the answer to pain was to remove the thing causing the___14___.”可知，作者所感悟到的道理，是这位大学生教给他的。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查连词短语辨析。句意：就在那时，这个大学生教会了我人生的一课，即使他可能从未意识到这一点。A. as if好像；B. in case万一；C. even if即使；D. so that为了。句中“he probably never realized that”与上文“this college student___10___me one of life’s great lessons”之间是转折关系，虽然他没有意识到这一点，但这个大学生确实给作者上了重要的一课，用even if引导让步状语从句。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“所以 ”这个问题让我震惊。A. excuse借口；B. question问题；C. voice声音；D. movement移动。根据上文的“he shouted. ‘So ’”可知，大学生教练用一个强烈的语气词来反问作者，这个问题使作者感到很震惊。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：解决痛苦的方法是移除引起不适的东西，这对我来说似乎是合乎逻辑的。A. illegal 非法的；B. ridiculous可笑的；C. impossible不可能的；D. logical逻辑上的。根据作者之前的做法和句中“the answer to pain was to remove the thing causing”可推知，作者认为移除引起不适的东西以解决痛苦是符合逻辑的。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：解决痛苦的方法是移除引起不适的东西，这对我来说似乎是合乎逻辑的。A. discomfort不适，不安；B. damage损害；C. fear害怕；D. disaster灾难。根据“pain”和“the thing causing...”可推知，是不适引发痛苦。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我九岁的大脑还没有意识到一个有价值的目标是值得实现的，无论它多么难以实现。A. advantage优势；B. goal目标；C. task任务；D. result结果。根据句中“is worth achieving”可知，此处指实现的目标。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：意识到这一点，我确信没有什么能阻止我完成测试。A. sensitive敏感的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. sure确信的；D. concerned关心的。根据上文“a valuable___15___is worth achieving”和下文“In fact, I did it rather ___17___on my next attempt.”可推知，作者明白道理后，对自己有了信心，确信没什么能阻止他成功。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：事实上，我在下一次尝试时很容易就做到了。A. easily容易地；B. randomly随机地；C. eagerly急切地，渴望地；D. instantly立刻。根据上文“I was ___16___nothing would keep me from completing the test.”和下文“Seeing me___18___the test, almost all the others did so as well.”可知，作者明白道理后，很容易地就成功了，而且还影响了其他同学。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到我通过了考试，几乎所有的人都这样做了。A. take拿；B. give给；C. pass通过；D. attend出席，照料。根据句中“almost all the others did so as well.”可知，作者成功通过测试，影响到其它同学。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：生活是一段旅程，道路并不总是一帆风顺的。A. sometimes有时候；B ever曾经；C. seldom很少，难得；D. always总是。根据下文“We have to focus on the final destination, not the___20___ along the road.”可知，道路并非总是顺利的，路上总有障碍。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们必须关注最终的目的地，而不是沿途的障碍。A. barriers障碍；B. surprises吃惊；C. harvests收获；D. sights风景。结合全文可知，作者通过游泳测试这一件事情，所感悟到的是：要克服过程中的困难和障碍，关注目的地。故选A项。
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2. 5分，满分50分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Hiking Across the Great Outdoors
What limits you from hiking more often Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada
Yukon Outdoors Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Website: ubc-voc. com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
36. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership
A. The Yukon Outdoors Club. B. The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club.
C. The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. D. The Vernon Outdoors Club.
37 What do Yukon Outdoors Club and UBC Varsity Outdoor Club have in common according to the text
A. Both organize workshops for their members.
B. Both lend hiking equipment to their members.
C. Both rate their members based on their hiking skills.
D. Both have built backcountry huts for their members.
38. What do we know about hikes organized by the Pender Harbor Hiking Group
A. They are mostly held on weekends.
B. They are arranged two months ahead of time.
C. Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website.
D. More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes.
39. When does the Vernon Outdoors Club hold its Rambles event
A. Every Monday. B. Every Tuesday.
C. Every Wednesday. D. Every Sunday.
40. Where can you probably read the passage
A. A P. E. textbook. B. A health report.
C. A sports leaflet. D. A gym notice.
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章介绍了加拿大的四个可以提供徒步旅行的俱乐部，提供了它们的网址、会费和特色活动等信息。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据Pender Harbor Hiking Group部分的“Membership cost: Free (会员费用：免费)”可知，加入Pender Harbor Hiking Group俱乐部不用缴纳入会费，学生加入Pender Harbor Hiking Group，费用最低，故为零。故选C项。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据Yukon Outdoors Club部分的“Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. (描述:俱乐部协调日间徒步旅行、背包旅行、独木舟旅行、山地自行车旅行、越野滑雪旅行、雪鞋旅行和各种研讨会，让会员获得新的技能和有价值的信息。)”，以及UBC Varsity Outdoor Club部分的Description的第三句“Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. (会员们组织旅行、举办技能研讨会、主持演讲和调音。)”可知，Yukon Outdoors Club和UBC Varsity Outdoor Club的共同之处是，都为会员提供了研讨会（workshops） 。故选A项。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据Pender Harbor Hiking Group部分的Description第二句“Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that's right for you! (徒步旅行在两个月前就安排好了，所以为了找到适合你的徒步旅行，请登录邮件列表或定期查看网站)”可知，该俱乐部的徒步旅行日程会提前两个月做好安排。故选B项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据Vernon Outdoors Club部分的Description的最后一句“The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips. (该组织每周组织‘周二漫步’活动，也举办多日游。)” 可知，Rambles event在每周二进行。故选B项。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据大标题下的图片和第一段最后一句“If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada (如果没有一个合适的徒步旅行伙伴让你远离丛林，为什么不看看加拿大各地的徒步旅行俱乐部呢？)”可知，本文是一个广告类的应用文，介绍了加拿大的几个徒步旅行俱乐部，话题与运动有关，这些广告最可能出现在运动类的广告小册子上。故选C项。
B
The whale, as big as a locomotive (火车头), jumped out of the water, spinning (旋转) as though for joy, before jumping back under the waves. We watched silently in astonishment, never having been so close to such a huge, fast-moving creature. It seemed almost possible to count the small shellfish on the whale's skin.
In early December, gray whales, blue whales, and others had just started heading around the tip of Baja California, Mexico, moving as a community from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez. It's in that protected waterway that pregnant whales give birth to their babies. Other whale babies, born the year before, could be seen sailing behind. All whale babies get two trips like this with their mom before they're ready to start having babies of their own and making the journey on their own.
We're in one of several small powerboats, sent out by ScubaCaribe, which carries on such tours in Cabo San Lucas, the whales seemed to be, at times, less than 100 feet from our boat when they rushed out of the water. At other times, they would get much closer and swim beside the boat.
“What if one lands on us ” a woman next to me wondered. Fernando Del Toro, the Destination Manager of ScubaCaribe said, “We haven't had any incidents (事件) of whales jumping over our boats as we always keep our distance. We're sure they themselves are probably careful not to crash into boats. Such an accident would probably also cause them much harm.”
“Everyone can enjoy this magical trip,” said Del Toro. “However, we do not recommend (推荐) it for kids under 5 years old,” he added.
Though conditions on the water vary, our trip was wonderful. Even when the boat sped up to catch up with the whales, there was little need to “hang on”, and some of us remained standing throughout most of the trip. Still, you may want to pack medicine for those who might get seasick while bouncing (颠簸行进) along the waves.
41. How does the author start the text
A. By telling a story. B. By asking questions.
C. By describing a scene. D. By giving background information.
42. How did the author feel when seeing the jumping whales
A. Proud. B. Worried. C. Amazed. D. Discouraged.
43. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. A description of the author's journey. B. A list of best places for whale-watching.
C. An introduction to the travelling of whales. D. A suggestion on taking a whale-watching tour.
44. What does Del Toro say about whale-watching
A. It is suitable for all ages. B. It is much too dangerous.
C. It may cause serious damage to wildlife. D. It should be done from a proper distance.
45. How was the author's trip
A. It was smooth. B. It was exhausting.
C. It was destroyed by a storm. D. It was terrible due to his seasickness.
【答案】41. C 42. C 43. C 44. D 45. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者乘船赏鲸之旅。
【41题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段“The whale, as big as a locomotive (火车头), jumped out of the water, spinning (旋转) as though for joy, before jumping back under the waves. We watched silently in astonishment, never having been so close to such a huge, fast-moving creature. It seemed almost possible to count the small shellfish on the whale's skin. (这头像火车头一样大的鲸鱼跳出水面，高兴地旋转着，然后跳回海浪下。我们惊讶地默默地看着，从未如此接近过如此巨大、移动迅速的生物。几乎可以数鲸鱼皮肤上的小贝类)”可知，作者通过在第一段描述鲸鱼跃出水面的这个场景开始这篇文章，引出下文的乘船赏鲸之旅。故选C项。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段中的“The whale, as big as a locomotive (火车头), jumped out of the water, spinning (旋转) as though for joy, before jumping back under the waves. We watched silently in astonishment, never having been so close to such a huge, fast-moving creature. (这头像火车头一样大的鲸鱼跳出水面，高兴地旋转着，然后跳回海浪下。我们惊讶地默默地看着，从未如此接近过如此巨大、移动迅速的生物)”可知，当作者看到鲸鱼跃出水面时，作者很惊讶。故选C项。
【43题详解】
主旨大意题。由第二段“In early December, gray whales, blue whales, and others had just started heading around the tip of Baja California, Mexico, moving as a community from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez. It's in that protected waterway that pregnant whales give birth to their babies. Other whale babies, born the year before, could be seen sailing behind. All whale babies get two trips like this with their mom before they're ready to start having babies of their own and making the journey on their own. (12月初，灰鲸、蓝鲸和其他鲸鱼刚刚开始在墨西哥下加利福尼亚州的顶端游弋，从太平洋向科尔特斯海迁徙。怀孕的鲸鱼就是在那条受保护的水道里生孩子的。人们还可以看到前一年出生的其他鲸鱼宝宝在后面航行。所有的鲸鱼宝宝都会和它们的妈妈一起进行两次这样的旅行，然后才准备好生育自己的宝宝和开始自己的旅程)”可知，第二段对鲸鱼每年的迁徙进行了介绍。故选C项。
【44题详解】
推理判断题。由第四段中的“Destination Manager of ScubaCaribe said, “We haven't had any incidents (事件) of whales jumping over our boats as we always keep our distance. We're sure they themselves are probably careful not to crash into boats. Such an accident would probably also cause them much harm.”(ScubaCaribe的目的地经理Fernando Del Toro说：“因为我们一直保持距离，所以没有发生过鲸鱼从我们的船上跳过的事件。我们确信它们自己可能很小心，不会撞到船上。这样的事故也可能对它们造成很大伤害。”)”可知，如果鲸鱼从船上跳过，这对人和鲸鱼都有坏处，因此Fernando Del Toro认为应在适当的距离进行赏鲸（这样可以避免潜在的危险）。故选D项。
【45题详解】
细节理解题。由最后一段中的“Though conditions on the water vary, our trip was wonderful. (尽管水上的条件各不相同，我们的旅行还是很精彩)”可知，作者认为赏鲸之旅很精彩，说明作者的旅行很顺利。故选A项。
C
Orthopedic pillows are not just like any other ordinary pillow. These products are specially made to fulfill a specific function.
People buy orthopedic pillows for several reasons. Sometimes people buy this type of pillow because their doctor has specifically recommended them to do so as part of a treatment and management plan for neck, back, or bone problems. In recent years, people have become more aware of the science behind orthopedic pillows, which accounts for the increase in the popularity of these pillows. There has been a lot of available orthopedic pillow information for anyone interested. The science behind these pillows has also advanced significantly over the years, which means that orthopedic pillows are now more effective and useful than ever.
Orthopedic pillows help you maintain the right gesture. While traditional pillows may be very comfortable, they do not necessarily promote the proper gesture as you sleep, which is proved to be important for your health. It also helps you avoid waking up with a host of body aches and pains. Among the most common causes of back and neck pains is sleeping without adequate support. Orthopedic pillows can provide you with the necessary support that will keep these kinds of body pains away. The pillow is specifically designed to conform to the natural contours (轮廓) of your body, thus ensuring that your skeletal structure is kept in proper alignment (直线) throughout the night and that no part of your body is subjected to too much pressure, which leads to pain.
Of course, it is understandable that you may find an orthopedic pillow a bit uncomfortable the first time you use it, but that is true with any new experience. The materials used in manufacturing these pillows are ideal for the kind of sleep that you are looking for.
Just like any product in the market, there is a disadvantage to an orthopedic pillow as well. They are usually more expensive than traditional pillows. But, if you treat the purchase as an investment on your health, it may be a lot easier for you to part with the cash.
46. What makes orthopedic pillows increasingly popular
A. People's worries about sleep loss.
B. Doctors' specific recommendation.
C. The advancement of medical sciences.
D Their good effects on decreasing back and neck pains.
47. Orthopedic pillows are superior to traditional pillows mainly in that .
A. materials used in orthopedic pillows are much more ideal
B. orthopedic pillows promote the proper sleeping posture
C. orthopedic pillows may make sleepers more comfortable
D. people's body pains will be cured by using orthopedic pillows
48. What causes body pains when one is sleeping according to the passage
A. Proper alignment.
B. A thick quilt.
C. The skeletal structure.
D. Lack of support.
49. What does the author think of orthopedic pillows
A. They are just worth the price.
B. They can bear a little pressure.
C. They help cure people's disease.
D. They have shortcomings in function.
50. What is the passage mainly about
A. The impacts of pillows on people's health.
B. The market prospect of orthopedic pillows.
C. Benefits and drawbacks of using orthopedic pillows.
D. Scientific secrets behind orthopedic pillows.
【答案】46. D 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了矫形枕头的功用及其优缺点。
【46题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的内容尤其是Sometimes people buy this type of pillow because their doctor has specifically recommended them to do so as part of a treatment and management plan for neck, back, or bone problems. In recent years, people have become ... the popularity of these pillows.可知，矫形枕头越来越流行的原因在于可以治疗和缓解颈部、背部以及骨头问题，故选D。
【47题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段Orthopedic pillows help you maintain the right gesture. While traditional pillows may be very comfortable, they do not necessarily promote the proper gesture as you sleep, which is proved to be important for your health.可知，矫形枕头优于传统枕头主要在于矫形枕头可以帮助人保持正确的睡姿，故选B。
【48题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段Among the most common causes of back and neck pains is sleeping without adequate support.可知，睡觉时候背部和颈部疼痛的最常见原因是睡觉的时候没有足够的支撑，故选D。
【49题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段They are usually more expensive than traditional pillows. But, if you treat the purchase as an investment on your health, it may be a lot easier for you to part with the cash.可知，作者认为矫形枕头虽然贵，但是把它当作是对健康的投资，那么花钱就会很容易，作者认为矫形枕头虽然贵，但是为了健康是值得的，故选A。
【50题详解】
主旨大意题。文章前四段介绍了矫形枕头的好处，最后一段提出了它的缺点，由此可知，文章主要讲的是矫形枕头的优点和缺点，故选C。
D
What is your calling What is your purpose in life What did you come to this world to do Every day we read about how we should find our purpose and pursue it throughout our lives in order to find meaning and contentment. There are even scientific studies that show people who view their work as a calling rather than just a career or a job have a higher life and work satisfaction. So, what exactly is this calling
I’ve personally struggled with this concept for many years. I knew that happiness not only came from a present state of joy, but also from the pursuit of an objective that gave me something to pursue. That is, until I found myself feeling empty despite my achievement of those goals.
And as I reflected on these feelings of emptiness and boredom that had arisen despite my successes, I realized something. Meaning and satisfaction come from a personal devotion to what we do and the intrinsic (固有的) fulfillment we get from it. It has nothing to do with financial gain, social advancement or any other type of external reward or motivation. It is about doing something that we love. It is about focusing our efforts and spending our time on passions that light the spark inside of us and allow us to share with the world the unique gifts we possess.
I had never before stopped to think about what I found intrinsically rewarding or fulfilling. Financial gain and external recognition were pretty much the only drivers I knew. More so, I thought this calling meant having one passion we were born with to pursue relentlessly (不懈地).
So, I spent some years trying to find this long-lost purpose of mine. I discovered during that time passions I had no idea I even had. Yet, I wasn’t sure how to make them into my life purpose. I searched for an answer but couldn’t find it. It wasn’t until I came to understand the truths about our purpose in life that I was able to find my place in this world.
Our purpose can consist of various things that make us feel alive. As we grow and evolve throughout the different stages in our lives, we may discover new passions and desires that change our sense of purpose and calling.
We all have a longing for lives that give meaning to our existence. The difference lies in how we go about accomplishing this. We must each find our own “shine” and then shine on.
51. According to the passage, the calling refers to________.
A. one’s view about careers
B. a task one has to carry out
C. a life-long career one chooses
D. a strong desire or sense of duty to do a job
52. Which of the following belongs to the author’s previous drivers for finding fulfillment
A. Financial gain and external recognition.
B. Pursuing passions relentlessly.
C. Discovering new passions.
D. Finding purpose in life.
53. What is the real purpose in life according to the author
A. Trying to do everything that you can.
B. Trying to achieve your ambitious goals.
C. Doing meaningful things with your passion.
D. Doing something that can be successful easily.
54. According to the 5th paragraph, we know that________.
A. the author spent some years making changes
B. the author used to think he had no passion at all
C. the author didn’t know how to search for the life purpose
D. the author has known his passions since he started to work
55. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage
A. It’s wise to give up discovering our one true passion.
B. It’s useless to pursue financial gain and external recognition.
C. It’s necessary to find our own calling and pursue it with vigor.
D. It’s important to share our passion with the world without stopping.
【答案】51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。你的使命感是什么？你的人生目标是什么？你来到这个世界是为了做什么？本文主要探讨了人活着的意义。
【51题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一自然段“There are even scientific studies that show people who view their work as a calling rather than just a career or a job have a higher life and work satisfaction. (甚至有科学研究表明，将工作视为一种使命而不仅仅是一种职业或工作的人，他们的生活和工作满意度更高。)”以及第四自然段“ More so, I thought this calling meant having one passion we were born with to pursue relentlessly (不懈地). (更重要的是，我认为这种使命感意味着拥有一种与生俱来的激情，那就是坚持不懈地追求。)”可知，使命感指的是强烈的工作欲望或责任感。故选D。
【52题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四自然段“ Financial gain and external recognition were pretty much the only drivers I knew. (财务收益和外部认可几乎是我所知道的唯一驱动因素。)”可知，作者以前寻找满足感的驱动因素是财务收益和外部认可。故选A。
【53题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三自然段“ It is about doing something that we love. It is about focusing our efforts and spending our time on passions that light the spark inside of us and allow us to share with the world the unique gifts we possess. (这是关于做一些我们喜欢的事情。这是关于把我们的努力和时间集中在激情上，这些激情点燃了我们内心的火花，让我们能够与世界分享我们所拥有的独特天赋。)”可知，根据作者的说法，生活的真正目的是用我们的激情做有意义的事情。故选C。
【54题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五自然段“I discovered during that time passions I had no idea I even had. Yet, I wasn’t sure how to make them into my life purpose. (在那段时间里，我发现了我甚至不知道自己有过的激情。然而，我不知道如何让它们成为我的人生目标。)”可知，根据第5段可知，作者过去认为他一点激情都没有。故选B。
【55题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“We all have a longing for lives that give meaning to our existence. The difference lies in how we go about accomplishing this. We must each find our own “shine” and then shine on. (我们都渴望能够赋予我们存在意义的生活。不同之处在于我们如何实现这一点。我们每个人都必须找到自己的“闪光点”，然后发光发热。)”可知，从本文我们可以总结出，我们每个人要找到自己的使命，并充满活力地追求它。故选C。
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
I had always been unhappy with my weight before I managed to lose weight. As a kid, I was bigger than everyone else around me and gained more weight after college.
One day, when I looked at myself in the mirror, I really disliked how I looked. I knew I had to make a change. Besides, my health was rapidly declining. I thought I should try something to lose weight.
I changed something I ate and made the gym my top priority. However, it was not easy. I had tried medication(药物治疗) before I tried to lose weight in the correct way. Coming off my medication was hard. My body was fighting itself and I had many weight-loss plateaus(停滞期). I also struggled at the gym sometimes and had a hard time pushing myself through workouts.
Luckily, my trainer kept me motivated. He was driving this bus to success for me. He was my constant supporter and biggest fan. Thanks to him I saw results within two months after starting my journey. 20 months later, I lost 160 pounds.
Now I can walk more than 50 feet without having to sit down. I can do laundry and clean my house. I can go to the grocery store without having to drive myself in the “fat cart”. I can do anything I want to without stressing about it. I am finally free!
If you also want to lose weight, my advice is to take small steps every day to reach your goal. When I started, 160 pounds seemed so overwhelming to me, but I took small steps and made changes every day to get where I am now. It is not about a quick fix. You can’t climb Mount Everest in one day. You have to do it one step at a time!
56. Why did the author want to try something to lose weight (No more than 10 words)
57. How did the author try to lose weight at last (No more than 10 words)
58. What did the author think played a key role in helping her lose weight (No more than 5 words)
59. How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph (No more than 10 words)
60. What lesson can you learn from the author’s story (No more than 20 words)
【答案】56. Because she disliked her look and her health was declining.
57. By changing her diet and working out in the gym.
58. Her trainer’s support.
59. You should take small steps to successfully lose weight.
60. We can manage to do something well if we are determined and do it in the right way.
【解析】
【分析】本文作者分享了自己的减肥经历，并给出了减肥的建议。
【56题详解】
根据第二段One day, when I looked at myself in the mirror, I really disliked how I looked. I knew I had to make a change. Besides, my health was rapidly declining. I thought I should try something to lose weight.可知，作者不喜欢自己的样子，而且她的身体状况开始下滑，因此才开始减肥。
【57题详解】
根据第三段的I changed something I ate and made the gym my top priority.可知，作者开始改变饮食，而且在体育馆内进行锻炼。
【58题详解】
根据第四段的Luckily, my trainer kept me motivated.可知，在作者遇到困难时，她的教练一直在鼓励她，所以教练的支持起了非常大的作用。
【59题详解】
根据最后一段可知，在减肥的过程中应该一小步一小步的走，最终达到自己的目标。
【60题详解】
作者为了改变自己，下定了决心，并为之付出了非常大的努力，最终取得了成功。我们从她的减肥经历中可以学到只要下定决心并找对方法，就一定能够成功。
【名师点睛】
阅读表达中封闭性题目的解题策略
阅读表达中封闭性问题是指答案是固定或唯一的问题，一般可在文章中找到明确的答案或依据，包括常见的wh-questions。做这种类型的题目时，首先要读懂该段要告诉读者的是什么信息，然后根据要求进行总结，因为有字数限制，所以答题时要特别注意如何用词和如何组织语言，这样就可以避免学生照抄原文，从而达到考查学生灵活运用语言能力的目的。
例如第2题，问的作者是如何减肥的。文章第三段中的I changed something I ate and made the gym my top priority.就是该问题的答案，但是因为有字数限制，必须改变一下说法。作者改变了吃的东西，也就是说改变了饮食，可以将something I ate改为my diet；使体育场成为我的首选，也就是说在体育场进行运动锻炼。这样再整合一下得出答案。
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
61. 假设你是晨光中学高三学生李津。你负责拟定以“释放压力，放飞心灵”为主题的活动方案。你给在这方面很有经验的英国朋友Chris写信，内容包括：
(1)介绍你的方案；
(2)征求他的建议。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
How is everything going
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Yours,
Li Jin
【答案】Dear Chris,
How is everything going
I’m writing to introduce a themed activity plan that I’ve designed for the senior students at Chenguang High School, with the aim of “releasing stress and freeing the mind”.
The plan mainly includes outdoor activities, artistic performances, interactive games, and psychological lectures. Through these activities, we hope to help students reduce study-related stress, improve self-confidence, enhance social skills, and promote physical and mental health.
I would like to seek your advice to improve this plan. If you have any good ideas or suggestions, please feel free to let me know. I’m sure your experience will be very helpful for our activities.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter during your busy schedule. I look forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Jin
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。你负责拟定以“释放压力，放飞心灵”为主题的活动方案。要求考生给在这方面很有经验的英国朋友Chris写信，介绍看书的方案并征求他的建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的：aim → goal/purpose
希望：hope → expect
建议：advice → proposal/suggestion
确信的：sure → certain
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The plan mainly includes outdoor activities, artistic performances, interactive games, and psychological lectures. Through these activities, we hope to help students reduce study-related stress, improve self-confidence, enhance social skills, and promote physical and mental health.
拓展句：The plan mainly includes outdoor activities, artistic performances, interactive games, and psychological lectures, through which we hope to help students reduce study-related stress, improve self-confidence, enhance social skills, and promote physical and mental health.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m writing to introduce a themed activity plan that I’ve designed for the senior students at Chenguang High School, with the aim of “releasing stress and freeing the mind”. (运用了关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] If you have any good ideas or suggestions, please feel free to let me know. (运用了从属连词if引导条件状语从句)
