内江二中高25届高二上学期英语半期考试题
满分 150 分 考试时间 120 分钟
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 will Linda drink
A. Water. B. Coffee. C. Tea.
2. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Father and daughter. C. Colleagues.
3. How is the weather now
A. Stormy. B. Fine. C. Cloudy.
4. What does Mark think of the dress
A. Normal. B. Expensive. C. Unnecessary.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. What pet David wants.
B Why David likes animals.
C. How to take care of rabbits.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does Grace usually do on Saturday afternoons
A. Clean the house. B. Watch a movie. C. Do some reading.
7. Why will Grace have to stay at home this Saturday
A. She must look after her brother.
B. She has homework to do.
C. She has to cook dinner.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How many volunteers will collect donations on the street
A Two B. Three. C. Four.
9. What will Jason do tomorrow
A. Go to a charity. B. Visit his grandfather. C. Prepare for an exam.
10. Where did Henry plan to spend this weekend
A. In a company. B. On a farm. C. At home.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Whom will Mike go to the airport with
A. His father. B. His friend. C. His colleague.
12. How will Mike go to the airport
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
13. Why is Mike going to China
A. To take a business trip. B. To go sightseeing. C. To visit his family.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Who organizes the book club John joined
A. A school. B. A community. C. A library.
15. What is probably Lucy
A. A student. B. A writer. C. A teacher.
16. How often do the club members usually meet
A. Three times a week. B. Every four weeks. C. Once a week.
17. Which book will the club share next week
A. Little Women. B. The Little Prince. C. Peter Pan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题
18. What was the event designed for
A. Celebrating Copperfield Park’s opening.
B. Educating kids on cat rescue.
C. Helping kids have fun.
19. What activity did the kids take part in
A. Making blankets for toys.
B. Making educational sheets.
C. Making shelters for homeless cats.
20. Where is the speaker
A. At a radio station. B. In Copperfield Park. C. At an animal rescue center.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Panama City, Panama
For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture, consider a trip to Panama City. Here, you will enjoy beaches and city exploring. Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita, where you can book a room starting at $222 a night. There are various programs, including beach Olympics, star observation and Spanish lessons.
Jupiter, Florida
This place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones. Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night. Here, you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts, take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.
San Diego, California
The West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations, so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego. A cheap $10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa. Here, a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night. Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Kihei Hawaii
For west coasters who are growing bored with their background, fly to the islands of Hawaii. Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan, with a charge of $179 a night for a family of four. Here, you’ll see some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific. And if you set about cooking a fancy meal, you’ll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen.
1. Which of the following charges you least a night
A. The Westin Playa Bonita.
B. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa.
C. Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa.
D. The Aston at the Maui Banyan.
2. What can you do at the Aston at the Maui Banyan
A. Observe fantastic stars.
B. Visit a world-famous zoo.
C. Admire beautiful sunsets.
D Play some beach sports.
3. What is the common feature of the four tourist attractions
A. They are all intended for family trips.
B. They all offer rooms with a full kitchen.
C. They all pick up visitors from the airport.
D. They all provide basketball courts on the beach.
B
At the beginning of Grade Two, I joined the cross-country running team in our school.
When I came to the first practice, I was filled with optimism. But as the distance we ran in each practice gradually increased from three to four, to six miles, I realized with surprise that no matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t able to run as fast as others. In fact, I was one of the slowest on the team.
What was the point of putting myself through so much pain After the first few weeks, I wanted to quit.
Then we had our first cross-country meet.
When we started the race, I felt the great pressure of expectations sink onto my shoulders. And after a while I stopped running and struggled to walk up the hill. But then I heard my coaches shouting my name from the top of the hill. I felt confused and embarrassed; why were they cheering for me I was running terribly! As I tried my best to finish the race, I realized that my coaches didn’t care how fast I ran. Neither did my teammates. During the rest of the season, they were always on the sidelines of every race, cheering for me just as loudly as they’d cheered for the front runner.
From then on, I began to put my effort into supporting my teammates instead of focusing on my own performance. In that way, I celebrated my teammates’ victories as if they were my own; I felt their pain and exhaustion as if they were my own.
Cross-country running made me realize I don’t need to be the best to be successful in life. It taught me to value my relationships with people more than my relationship with my ego. It taught me to cheer for others even if I don’t know their names.
4. Why did the author want to give up after the first few weeks
A. He had much pain in his knees.
B. He didn’t perform well in long-distance running.
C. He couldn’t get along well with others
D. He showed no interest in running.
5. Which of the following can best describe the coaches
A. Strict and hard-hearted. B. Brave and adventurous.
C. Considerate and supportive. D. Optimistic and humorous.
6. What did the author happen to change after his first cross-country race
A. He lost himself in victories
B. He put more effort into his study
C. He received more support from his coaches
D. He started caring about his teammates
7. . What did the author realize from his experience
A. The importance of team spirit B. The value of competition
C. The secret of winning a race D. The benefits of doing sports
C
When you set a foot outside of your door to drop trash, go to a social event or go for a walk, thoughts like “I hope I don’t see anyone I know” or “please don’t talk to me” may run through your mind. I’ve also said such things to myself. Sometimes the last thing you want to do is to talk with someone, especially someone new.
Why do we go out of our ways to avoid people Do we think meeting new people is a waste of time Or are we just lazy thinking that meeting someone new really is a trouble
Communication is the key to life. We have been told that many times. Take the past generations, like our parents, for example. They seem to take full advantage of that whole “communication” idea because they grew up talking face to face while Generation-Y grew up staring at screens. We spend hours of our days sitting on Facebook. We send messages to our friends and think about all of the things we want to say to certain people that we don’t have the courage to do in reality.
Nowadays, we are so caught up in our little circle of friends—our comfort zone. We love it that they laugh at our jokes, understand our feelings and can read our minds. Most importantly, they know when we want to be alone. They just get us.
Holding a conversation with someone new means agreeing with things that you don’t really believe and being someone you think they want you to be—it is, as I said before, a trouble. It takes up so much energy, and at some point or another, it is too tiring.
But meeting new people is important. Life is too short, so meet all the people you can meet, make the effort to go out and laugh. Remember, every “hello” leads to a smile—and a smile is worth a lot.
8. What do we learn about the author
A. He likes to meet someone new. B. He feels stressed out lately.
C. He’s active in attending social events. D. He used to be afraid of talking to others.
9. What’s the problem of Generation-Y in the author’s eyes
A. They rely on the Internet to socialize. B. They are less confident in themselves.
C. They have difficulty in communicating. D. They are unwilling to make new friends.
10. Why do many young people avoid meeting new people
A. They think it troublesome. B. They are busy with their study.
C. They fear to disappoint their friends. D. They want to do meaningful work.
11. Why does the author write the text
A. To stress the importance of friends.
B. To give tips on how to meet new people.
C. To encourage people to meet new people.
D. To display the disadvantages of Generation-Y.
D
It is reported that endangered polar bears are breeding (繁殖) with grizzly bears (灰熊), creating “pizzly” bears, which is being driven by climate change.
As the world warms and Arctic sea ice thins, starving polar bears are being forced ever further south, where they meet grizzlies, whose ranges are expanding northwards. And with that growing contact between the two come increasing hybrids (杂交种).
With characteristics that could give the hybrids an advantage in warming northern habitats, some scientists guess that they could be here to stay. “Usually, hybrids aren’t better suited to their environments than their parents, but these hybrids are able to search for a broader range of food sources,” Larisa DeSantis, an associate professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University, told Live Science.
The rise of “pizzly” bears appears with polar bears’ decline: their numbers are estimated to decrease by more than 30% in the next 30 years. This sudden fall is linked partly to “pizzly” bears taking up polar bears’ ranges, where they outcompete them, but also to polar bears’ highly specialized diets.
“Polar bears mainly consumed soft foods even during the Medieval Warm Period, a previous period of rapid warming,” DeSantis said, referring to fat meals such as seals. “Although all of these starving polar bears are trying to find alternative food sources, like seabird eggs, it could be a tipping point for their survival.” Actually, the calories they gain from these sources do not balance out those they burn from searching for them. This could result in a habitat ready for the hybrids to move in and take over, leading to a loss in biodiversity if polar bears are replaced.
“We’re having massive impacts with climate change on species,” DeSantis said. “The polar bear is telling us how bad things are. In some sense, “pizzly” bears could be a sad but necessary compromise given current warming trends.”
12. Why are polar bears moving further south
A. To create hybrids. B. To expand ranges.
C. To contact grizzlies. D. To relieve hunger.
13. What enables “pizzly” bears to adapt to natural surroundings better than their parents
A. Broader habitats. B. Climate preference.
C. More food options. D. Improved breeding ability.
14. What does the underlined phrase “a tipping point” in paragraph 5 refer to
A. A rare chance. B. A critical stage.
C. A positive factor. D. A constant change.
15. What’s the main idea of the text
A. Polar bears are changing diets for climate change.
B. Polar bears have already adjusted to climate change.
C. “Pizzly” bears have replaced polar bears for global warming.
D. “Pizzly” bears are on the rise because of global warming.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Having good working relationships with your coworkers is important. Unfortunately, some coworkers can be rude, or unprofessional. It’s easy to get stressed and struggle with productivity when you’re suffering a bad work relationship. ____16____
One easiest way to avoid trouble is simply to avoid them when you can. Stay away from difficult coworkers if you don’t have to work with them directly. Limit your interactions. ____17____ When you do need to speak with them, keep the discussion brief but pleasant.
____18____ Depending on the situation, it’s healthiest to let go of your anger when a colleague acts out. Their bad behavior isn’t your fault. As long as it doesn’t interfere with your work, it’s not your problem. Instead of taking their behavior personally, ignore it and move on.
Fight a coworker’s negativity with your own optimistic perspective. Does your coworker seem to complain constantly ____19____ Your coworker will get the information if you wisely change the topic or offer an opposite positive point of view. Without someone to fuel their negativity, they’ll get bored and move on.
Understanding and empathizing with them makes it easier to get along. As you learn about your coworker, you’ll also gain insight into why they behave the way they do. ____20____ Your relationship may improve when you can empathize with their situation.
A. If so, build a positive attitude in response.
B. Try developing a few coping methods to help you.
C. Thankfully, there are ways to improve the situation.
D. Then you’ll reduce the amount of frustration you feel.
E. They might be overworked, or going through a rough time.
F. Get to know your coworker so you can understand why they act that way.
G. Letting bad behavior slide right off your shoulders is often the easiest way.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Pygmalion effect (皮格马利翁效应) means that positive expectations lead to better performance while inactive expectations lead to worse performance.
I used to teach maths at a summer school. There I had a student who taught me a lot more than what I could ____21____ have taught him. Let’s call him Joey.
Though he ____22____ with maths at first, his warmth and ____23____ never changed. I quickly ____24____ him as a star pupil. Joey shared with me one day that his mother passed away when he was young. Neither of his parents finished high school, so his mother’s ____25____ was just to see him graduate. His dad was a cleaner who worked long hours for low pay. Joey said he wanted to get his diploma (文凭) so that he could get a better job because he ____26____ to see his dad happy.
From that day forward, I promised him to ensure he would pass. I taught him how to understand some of the ____27____ topics in maths. On the last day of the class, Joey ____28____ the final test. After all the students left, I ____29____ to help clean up. The head teacher told me that he was amazed at Joey’s _____30_____ in the test, for he did a really good job _____31_____ his disabilities (缺陷).
The teacher went on to explain that Joey had learning disabilities and that some experts said he would never be able to do maths. I was _____32_____ to hear this because I had never found it when I worked with him!
If he had learning disabilities, then how was he able to solve the problems about difficult maths ideas _____33_____ after some lessons This question has _____34_____ me for some time. After spending _____35_____ hours looking for, I have found the best explanation is the idea of the Pygmalion effect.
21. A. obviously B. possibly C. gradually D. properly
22. A. started B. helped C. dealt D. fought
23. A. grade B. heart C. gift D. promise
24. A. trained B. explained C. considered D. introduced
25. A. wish B. idea C. duty D. choice
26. A. managed B. happened C. expected D. failed
27. A. hot B. inspiring C. normal D. challenging
28. A. got through B. prepared for C. carried on D. found out
29. A. returned B. stayed C. continued D. remembered
30. A. performance B. confidence C. feeling D. attention
31. A. from B. in C. to D. with
32. A. disappointed B. shocked C. satisfied D. excited
33 A. carefully B. easily C. proudly D. thankfully
34. A. confused B. worried C. interested D. annoyed
35. A. additional B. sleepless C. countless D. unique
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
“Look on the bright side” is one of those ____36____(suggest) that people always consider inspiring but less helpful. However, new research shows that finding something of interest in a terrible situation makes ____37____ easy for people to stop complaining. Besides, looking at a challenge with humor is a good method, ____38____ may even be helpful in preventing anxious people ____39____ feeling sad.
In a study published much ____40____(early), researchers gave the participants (参与者) some photos that show negative situations. Then they would describe these photos according to ____41____ request of researchers. Those using humorous words to describe the photos ____42____(find) to have fewer negative (负面的) emotions and more possibilities to go through a hard time in their life than those who described the photos ____43____(direct).
So there appear to be no disadvantages to looking at difficult things in your life with humor and lightness. The conclusion from the study is that for those at higher risk of anxiety, humor can develop an ability ____44____(control) negative emotions. What’s more, _____45_____(make) others around you smile can be an extra benefit of humor. Therefore, when you feel stressed and couldn’t concentrate your mind on what you are doing, find something that can make you laugh first.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华， 刚刚参加了第19届杭州亚运会的志愿者工作， 你的新加坡好友David想申请下一届亚运会志愿者。写信向你询问相关情况， 请你用英语给他写一封回信， 内容包括：
1. 个人感悟；
2. 如何准备；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意： 1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
My husband and I had purchased the piano so our son and daughter could take piano lessons. But I had a secret dream that I did not share with anyone: I wanted to learn to play the piano and so that I could sit on a piano bench and perform one day.
Days later, I passed our announcement board, which listed items for sale, various jobs, and at the bottom, someone was offering piano lessons.
My voice trembled (颤抖) when I called the number the next day. When the tutor named Melody learned that I was the student, she hesitated. She had never taught a busy adult learner, but she was willing to try if I was determined to learn.
When my first lesson ended as arranged, Melody opened the door to her next student, a six-year-old boy full of enthusiasm. Melody introduced us and told me his name was Jeff. “I’m going to learn to play the piano,” he told me. No doubts or insecurities got in the boy’s way. His enthusiasm struck me, and on my way home, I whispered, “I’m going to learn to play the piano.”
However, I wasn’t a star pupil. I didn’t have instant recall on how to read music. Getting both hands to cooperate was difficult and then I was introduced to the pedal (踏板). Maybe I had been just too psychologically stressed out. Consequently, Melody blamed me for not practicing enough. Therefore, I had to look at my tight schedule to see where I could make time to improve myself.
The following week, Melody told me I would need to participate in the December performance and that I had to play by memory. I would have one month to memorize two pieces and I hadn’t even seen them yet! I was in despair and wanted to give up. “It’s the conventional (依照惯例的) way,” Melody said to me in a firm voice, “and even Jeff is memorizing the pieces he is playing. Think why you came here!”
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。
Her words suddenly had reminded me of my secret dream.
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On the day of the performance, I stepped slowly onto the stage.
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听力答案：1-5ACBBA 6-10CACCB 11-15BCABA 16-20CBBCA内江二中高25届高二上学期英语半期考试题
满分 150 分 考试时间 120 分钟
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 will Linda drink
A. Water. B. Coffee. C. Tea.
2. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Father and daughter. C. Colleagues.
3. How is the weather now
A Stormy. B. Fine. C. Cloudy.
4. What does Mark think of the dress
A. Normal. B. Expensive. C. Unnecessary.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. What pet David wants.
B Why David likes animals.
C. How to take care of rabbits.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does Grace usually do on Saturday afternoons
A. Clean the house. B. Watch a movie. C. Do some reading.
7. Why will Grace have to stay at home this Saturday
A. She must look after her brother.
B. She has homework to do.
C. She has to cook dinner.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How many volunteers will collect donations on the street
A Two. B. Three. C. Four.
9. What will Jason do tomorrow
A. Go to a charity. B. Visit his grandfather. C. Prepare for an exam.
10. Where did Henry plan to spend this weekend
A. In a company. B. On a farm. C. At home.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Whom will Mike go to the airport with
A. His father. B. His friend. C. His colleague.
12. How will Mike go to the airport
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
13. Why is Mike going to China
A. To take a business trip. B. To go sightseeing. C. To visit his family.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Who organizes the book club John joined
A. A school. B. A community. C. A library.
15. What is probably Lucy
A. A student. B. A writer. C. A teacher.
16. How often do the club members usually meet
A. Three times a week. B. Every four weeks. C. Once a week.
17. Which book will the club share next week
A. Little Women. B. The Little Prince. C. Peter Pan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题
18. What was the event designed for
A. Celebrating Copperfield Park’s opening.
B. Educating kids on cat rescue.
C. Helping kids have fun.
19. What activity did the kids take part in
A. Making blankets for toys.
B. Making educational sheets.
C. Making shelters for homeless cats.
20. Where is the speaker
A. At a radio station. B. In Copperfield Park. C. At an animal rescue center.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Panama City, Panama
For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture, consider a trip to Panama City. Here, you will enjoy beaches and city exploring. Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita, where you can book a room starting at $222 a night. There are various programs, including beach Olympics, star observation and Spanish lessons.
Jupiter, Florida
This place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones. Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night. Here, you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts, take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.
San Diego, California
The West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations, so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego. A cheap $10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa. Here, a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night. Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Kihei, Hawaii
For west coasters who are growing bored with their background, fly to the islands of Hawaii. Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan, with a charge of $179 a night for a family of four. Here, you’ll see some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific. And if you set about cooking a fancy meal, you’ll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen.
1. Which of the following charges you least a night
A. The Westin Playa Bonita.
B. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa.
C. Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa.
D. The Aston at the Maui Banyan.
2. What can you do at the Aston at the Maui Banyan
A. Observe fantastic stars.
B. Visit a world-famous zoo.
C. Admire beautiful sunsets.
D. Play some beach sports.
3. What is the common feature of the four tourist attractions
A. They are all intended for family trips.
B. They all offer rooms with a full kitchen.
C. They all pick up visitors from the airport.
D. They all provide basketball courts on the beach.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几处适合家庭度假的旅游景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita, where you can book a room starting at $222 a night.”（预订Westin Playa Bonita的房间，每晚222美元起。）、第二段“Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night.”（预订Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa，四口之家每晚的起价为207美元。）、第三段“A cheap $10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa. Here, a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night.”（从机场乘坐便宜的10美元Uber，你会在Kona Kai Resort & Spa停车，在这里，一个四口之家可以住在一间豪华客房，每晚159美元起。）和第四段“Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan, with a charge of $179 a night for a family of four.”（住在Maui Banyan的Aston，一家四口每晚收费179美元。）可知，住在Kona Kai Resort & Spa一晚上的费用最低。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Here, you’ll see some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific.”（在这里，当你的孩子在太平洋上玩耍时，你会看到你一生中最美好的日落。）可知，在Maui Banyan的Aston能够欣赏到美丽的日落。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture, consider a trip to Panama City.”（如果想去海滩度假，你可以离开小镇，邀请你和你的家人沉浸在当地文化中，那就考虑去Panama City。）、第二段“This place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones. ”（这个地方为你提供了与你所爱的人共度的美好时光。）和“Here, you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts, take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.”（在这里，你可以在篮球场投篮，在游泳池里泡一泡，或者教你的孩子做沙滩瑜伽。）、第三段“The West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations, so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego.”（西海岸是廉价海滩度假的好地方，所以告诉你的家人收拾行李去San Diego。）和第四段“Here, you’ll see some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific.”（在这里，当你的孩子在太平洋上玩耍时，你会看到你一生中最美好的日落。）以及所报的四口之家住宿的费用可知，这四处度假景点都是为家庭旅行准备的。故选A。
B
At the beginning of Grade Two, I joined the cross-country running team in our school.
When I came to the first practice, I was filled with optimism. But as the distance we ran in each practice gradually increased from three to four, to six miles, I realized with surprise that no matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t able to run as fast as others. In fact, I was one of the slowest on the team.
What was the point of putting myself through so much pain After the first few weeks, I wanted to quit.
Then we had our first cross-country meet.
When we started the race, I felt the great pressure of expectations sink onto my shoulders. And after a while I stopped running and struggled to walk up the hill. But then I heard my coaches shouting my name from the top of the hill. I felt confused and embarrassed; why were they cheering for me I was running terribly! As I tried my best to finish the race, I realized that my coaches didn’t care how fast I ran. Neither did my teammates. During the rest of the season, they were always on the sidelines of every race, cheering for me just as loudly as they’d cheered for the front runner.
From then on, I began to put my effort into supporting my teammates instead of focusing on my own performance. In that way, I celebrated my teammates’ victories as if they were my own; I felt their pain and exhaustion as if they were my own.
Cross-country running made me realize I don’t need to be the best to be successful in life. It taught me to value my relationships with people more than my relationship with my ego. It taught me to cheer for others even if I don’t know their names.
4. Why did the author want to give up after the first few weeks
A. He had much pain in his knees.
B. He didn’t perform well in long-distance running.
C. He couldn’t get along well with others
D. He showed no interest in running.
5. Which of the following can best describe the coaches
A. Strict and hard-hearted. B. Brave and adventurous.
C. Considerate and supportive. D. Optimistic and humorous.
6. What did the author happen to change after his first cross-country race
A. He lost himself in victories
B. He put more effort into his study
C. He received more support from his coaches
D. He started caring about his teammates
7. . What did the author realize from his experience
A. The importance of team spirit B. The value of competition
C. The secret of winning a race D. The benefits of doing sports
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在二年级时加入了学校的越野跑团队，发现自己跑得很慢，想要退出。然而，在第一次的比赛中，教练和队友们不管自己跑得快慢都为自己欢呼加油，这使得作者意识到成功并不需要成为最好的，重要的是珍惜人际关系。这一经历教会了作者关心和为他人加油。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But as the distance we ran in each practice gradually increased from three to four, to six miles, I realized with surprise that no matter how hard I tried, I wasn't able to run as fast as others. In fact, I was one of the slowest on the team.(但随着我们每次练习的距离逐渐从三英里增加到四英里，再到六英里，我惊讶地意识到，无论我多么努力，我都不能跑得和别人一样快。事实上，我是队里最慢的一个)”以及第三段“What was the point of putting myself through so much pain After the first few weeks, I wanted to quit.(让自己经历这么多痛苦有什么意义？开始几周后，我就想放弃了)”可知，作者在开始几周后就想放弃，是因为自己在长跑中表现不好。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“But then I heard my coaches shouting my name from the top of the hill. I felt confused and embarrassed; why were they cheering for me I was running terribly! As I tried my best to finish the race, I realized that my coaches didn't care how fast I ran. Neither did my teammates. During the rest of the season, they were always on the sidelines of every race, cheering for me just as loudly as they'd cheered for the front runner.(但我听到我的教练在山顶喊我的名字。我感到困惑和尴尬，他们为什么为我欢呼？我跑得很糟糕！当我竭尽全力完成比赛时，我意识到我的教练并不在乎我跑得有多快。我的队友也没有。在赛季剩下的时间里，他们总是在每场比赛的边线上为我欢呼，就像他们为领先者欢呼一样大声)”可推知，这些教练体贴和乐于给予他人支持。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“From then on, I began to put my effort into supporting my teammates instead of focusing on my own performance.(从那时起，我开始努力支持我的队友，而不是关注我自己的表现)”可知，在他的第一次越野比赛后，作者开始关心他的队友。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Cross-country running made me realize I don’t need to be the best to be successful in life. It taught me to value my relationships with people more than my relationship with my ego. It taught me to cheer for others even if I don't know their names.(越野跑步让我意识到，要想在人生中取得成功，我并不需要成为最好人。它教会我珍惜与人的关系，而不是与自我的关系。它教会了我为别人喝彩，即使我不知道他们的名字。)”可知，作者从他的经历中意识到了团队精神的重要性。故选A。
C
When you set a foot outside of your door to drop trash, go to a social event or go for a walk, thoughts like “I hope I don’t see anyone I know” or “please don’t talk to me” may run through your mind. I’ve also said such things to myself. Sometimes the last thing you want to do is to talk with someone, especially someone new.
Why do we go out of our ways to avoid people Do we think meeting new people is a waste of time Or are we just lazy, thinking that meeting someone new really is a trouble
Communication is the key to life. We have been told that many times. Take the past generations, like our parents, for example. They seem to take full advantage of that whole “communication” idea because they grew up talking face to face while Generation-Y grew up staring at screens. We spend hours of our days sitting on Facebook. We send messages to our friends and think about all of the things we want to say to certain people that we don’t have the courage to do in reality.
Nowadays, we are so caught up in our little circle of friends—our comfort zone. We love it that they laugh at our jokes, understand our feelings and can read our minds. Most importantly, they know when we want to be alone. They just get us.
Holding a conversation with someone new means agreeing with things that you don’t really believe and being someone you think they want you to be—it is, as I said before, a trouble. It takes up so much energy, and at some point or another, it is too tiring.
But meeting new people is important. Life is too short, so meet all the people you can meet, make the effort to go out and laugh. Remember, every “hello” leads to a smile—and a smile is worth a lot.
8. What do we learn about the author
A. He likes to meet someone new. B. He feels stressed out lately.
C. He’s active in attending social events. D. He used to be afraid of talking to others.
9. What’s the problem of Generation-Y in the author’s eyes
A. They rely on the Internet to socialize. B. They are less confident in themselves.
C. They have difficulty in communicating. D. They are unwilling to make new friends.
10. Why do many young people avoid meeting new people
A. They think it troublesome. B. They are busy with their study.
C. They fear to disappoint their friends. D. They want to do meaningful work.
11. Why does the author write the text
A. To stress the importance of friends.
B. To give tips on how to meet new people.
C. To encourage people to meet new people.
D. To display the disadvantages of Generation-Y.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章分析了为什么年轻人不喜欢结交新朋友，并鼓励人们认识新朋友。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“When you set a foot outside of your door to drop trash, go to a social event or go for a walk, thoughts like ‘I hope I don’t see anyone I know’ or ‘please don’t talk to me’ may run through your mind. I’ve also said such things to myself. Sometimes the last thing you want to do is to talk with someone, especially someone new. (当你踏出家门去扔垃圾、参加社交活动或散步时，‘我希望我不要见到任何我认识的人’或‘请不要和我说话’这样的想法可能会在你脑海中闪现。我也对自己说过这样的话。有时候你最不想做的事就是和别人说话，尤其是和陌生人。)”可知，作者过去害怕和别人说话。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“We spend hours of our days sitting on Facebook. We send messages to our friends and think about all of the things we want to say to certain people that we don’t have the courage to do in reality. (我们每天花好几个小时泡在Facebook上。我们给朋友发信息，思考我们想对某些人说的所有我们在现实中没有勇气做的事情)”可知，作者认为，Y一代依靠互联网进行社交。故选A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Holding a conversation with someone new means agreeing with things that you don’t really believe and being someone you think they want you to be—it is, as I said before, a trouble. (和一个新认识的人进行对话意味着同意你并不真正相信的事情，成为你认为他们希望你成为的人——正如我之前所说，这是一个麻烦)”可知，许多年轻人不愿结识新朋友的原因是他们认为这很麻烦。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“But meeting new people is important. Life is too short, so meet all the people you can meet, make the effort to go out and laugh. (但结识新朋友很重要。生命太短暂，所以遇见所有你能遇见的人，努力走出去笑一笑)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励人们认识新朋友。故选C项。
D
It is reported that endangered polar bears are breeding (繁殖) with grizzly bears (灰熊), creating “pizzly” bears, which is being driven by climate change.
As the world warms and Arctic sea ice thins, starving polar bears are being forced ever further south, where they meet grizzlies, whose ranges are expanding northwards. And with that growing contact between the two come increasing hybrids (杂交种).
With characteristics that could give the hybrids an advantage in warming northern habitats, some scientists guess that they could be here to stay. “Usually, hybrids aren’t better suited to their environments than their parents, but these hybrids are able to search for a broader range of food sources,” Larisa DeSantis, an associate professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University, told Live Science.
The rise of “pizzly” bears appears with polar bears’ decline: their numbers are estimated to decrease by more than 30% in the next 30 years. This sudden fall is linked partly to “pizzly” bears taking up polar bears’ ranges, where they outcompete them, but also to polar bears’ highly specialized diets.
“Polar bears mainly consumed soft foods even during the Medieval Warm Period, a previous period of rapid warming,” DeSantis said, referring to fat meals such as seals. “Although all of these starving polar bears are trying to find alternative food sources, like seabird eggs, it could be a tipping point for their survival.” Actually, the calories they gain from these sources do not balance out those they burn from searching for them. This could result in a habitat ready for the hybrids to move in and take over, leading to a loss in biodiversity if polar bears are replaced.
“We’re having massive impacts with climate change on species,” DeSantis said. “The polar bear is telling us how bad things are. In some sense, “pizzly” bears could be a sad but necessary compromise given current warming trends.”
12. Why are polar bears moving further south
A. To create hybrids. B. To expand ranges.
C. To contact grizzlies. D. To relieve hunger.
13. What enables “pizzly” bears to adapt to natural surroundings better than their parents
A. Broader habitats. B. Climate preference.
C. More food options. D. Improved breeding ability.
14 What does the underlined phrase “a tipping point” in paragraph 5 refer to
A. A rare chance. B. A critical stage.
C. A positive factor. D. A constant change.
15. What’s the main idea of the text
A. Polar bears are changing diets for climate change.
B. Polar bears have already adjusted to climate change.
C. “Pizzly” bears have replaced polar bears for global warming.
D. “Pizzly” bears are on the rise because of global warming.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了由于气候变暖，濒危北极熊正在与灰熊一起繁殖，创造出“小灰熊”，杂交的“小灰熊”数量正在增加，这说明全球气候正在变得更糟糕。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“As the world warms and Arctic sea ice thins, starving polar bears are being forced ever further south, where they meet grizzlies, whose ranges are expanding northwards.(随着世界变暖和北极海冰变薄，饥饿的北极熊被迫越来越向南，在那里它们遇到灰熊，灰熊的活动范围正在向北扩展。)”可知，北极熊向南迁移是为了缓解饥饿。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Usually, hybrids aren’t better suited to their environments than their parents, but these hybrids are able to search for a broader range of food sources,” Larisa DeSantis, an associate professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University, told Live Science. (生物科学副教授拉里萨·德桑蒂斯(Larisa DeSantis)对《生活科学》(Live Science)说：“通常情况下，杂交种并不比它们的父母更适合它们的环境，但这些杂交种能够寻找更广泛的食物来源。”)”可知，更多的食物选择让“小熊”比它们的父母更能适应自然环境。故选C项。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段划线词后文“Actually, the calories they gain from these sources do not balance out those they burn from searching for them.(事实上，他们从这些来源获得的热量并不能抵消他们在寻找这些来源时燃烧的热量。)”及下一句“This could result in a habitat ready for the hybrids to move in and take over, leading to a loss in biodiversity if polar bears are replaced.(这可能会导致一个栖息地准备好让杂交熊迁入并接管，如果北极熊被取代，将导致生物多样性的损失。)”可知，无法找到食物来源，北极熊很可能被灰熊取代，处于生存的关键点。划线句a tipping point(转折点)，相当于A critical stage(关键阶段)。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Endangered polar bears are breeding with grizzly bears, creating “pizzly” bears, which is being driven by climate change, scientists say.(科学家称，受气候变化的驱动，濒危北极熊正在与灰熊一起繁殖，创造出“小灰熊”。)”和倒数第二段“This could result in a habitat ready for the hybrids to move in and take over, leading to a loss in biodiversity if polar bears are replaced.(这可能会导致一个栖息地准备好让杂交熊迁入并接管，如果北极熊被取代，将导致生物多样性的损失。)”以及文章大意，可知由于全球变暖，“小熊”的数量正在上升。故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Having good working relationships with your coworkers is important. Unfortunately, some coworkers can be rude, or unprofessional. It’s easy to get stressed and struggle with productivity when you’re suffering a bad work relationship. ____16____
One easiest way to avoid trouble is simply to avoid them when you can. Stay away from difficult coworkers if you don’t have to work with them directly. Limit your interactions. ____17____ When you do need to speak with them, keep the discussion brief but pleasant.
____18____ Depending on the situation, it’s healthiest to let go of your anger when a colleague acts out. Their bad behavior isn’t your fault. As long as it doesn’t interfere with your work, it’s not your problem. Instead of taking their behavior personally, ignore it and move on.
Fight a coworker’s negativity with your own optimistic perspective. Does your coworker seem to complain constantly ____19____ Your coworker will get the information if you wisely change the topic or offer an opposite positive point of view. Without someone to fuel their negativity, they’ll get bored and move on.
Understanding and empathizing with them makes it easier to get along. As you learn about your coworker, you’ll also gain insight into why they behave the way they do. ____20____ Your relationship may improve when you can empathize with their situation.
A. If so, build a positive attitude in response.
B. Try developing a few coping methods to help you.
C. Thankfully, there are ways to improve the situation.
D. Then you’ll reduce the amount of frustration you feel.
E. They might be overworked, or going through a rough time.
F. Get to know your coworker so you can understand why they act that way.
G. Letting bad behavior slide right off your shoulders is often the easiest way.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了几种帮助改善同事之间的工作关系的方法。
【16题详解】
前文“Unfortunately, some coworkers can be rude, or unprofessional. It’s easy to get stressed and struggle with productivity when you’re suffering a bad work relationship.(不幸的是，有些同事可能很粗鲁或不专业。当你遭受不好的工作关系时，你很容易感到压力，难以提高工作效率)”讲述了糟糕的工作关系会导致压力，影响工作效率。下文分段讲述了几种解决方法。由此可知，空处应承上启下，讲述有改善这种状况的方法。C项“值得庆幸的是，有一些方法可以改善这种情况。”符合题意。故选C。
【17题详解】
前文“Stay away from difficult coworkers if you don’t have to work with them directly. Limit your interactions.(如果你不必直接与难缠的同事共事，就要远离他们。限制你们的交流。)”讲述了如果不必与不对付的同事一起工作，就减少接触，空处应讲述这么做的好处，D项“然后你会减少你感到的挫败感。”符合题意。故选D。
【18题详解】
空处是本段的主旨句。根据空后的“Depending on the situation, it’s healthiest to let go of your anger when a colleague acts out.(根据具体情况，当同事表现出来时，放下愤怒是最健康的。)”和“Instead of taking their behavior personally, ignore it and move on.(与其认为他们的行为是针对自己而感到不快，不如忽略它，继续前进。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是忽略同事的行为，不要让自己感到愤怒，所以G项“让不良行为从你的肩上滑落通常是最简单的方法。”符合题意。故选G。
【19题详解】
前文“Fight a coworker’s negativity with your own optimistic perspective. Does your coworker seem to complain constantly (用你自己乐观的态度与同事的消极情绪作斗争。你的同事似乎经常抱怨吗？)”建议用乐观对抗同事的消极情绪，并询问同事是否经常抱怨，空处应承接前文的询问，给出与该建议有关的答案，A项“如果是这样，建立积极的应对态度。”符合题意，选项中的positive attitude与首句中的optimistic perspective相照应。故选A。
【20题详解】
前文“As you learn about your coworker, you’ll also gain insight into why they behave the way they do.(当你了解你的同事时，你也会深入了解他们为什么会这样做。)”讲述了在了解同事的过程中你会理解他们出现不良行为的原因，空处应列举相关的原因，E项“他们可能工作过度，或者经历了一段艰难的时期。”符合题意。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Pygmalion effect (皮格马利翁效应) means that positive expectations lead to better performance while inactive expectations lead to worse performance.
I used to teach maths at a summer school. There I had a student who taught me a lot more than what I could ____21____ have taught him. Let’s call him Joey.
Though he ____22____ with maths at first, his warmth and ____23____ never changed. I quickly ____24____ him as a star pupil. Joey shared with me one day that his mother passed away when he was young. Neither of his parents finished high school, so his mother’s ____25____ was just to see him graduate. His dad was a cleaner who worked long hours for low pay. Joey said he wanted to get his diploma (文凭) so that he could get a better job because he ____26____ to see his dad happy.
From that day forward, I promised him to ensure he would pass. I taught him how to understand some of the ____27____ topics in maths. On the last day of the class, Joey ____28____ the final test. After all the students left, I ____29____ to help clean up. The head teacher told me that he was amazed at Joey’s _____30_____ in the test, for he did a really good job _____31_____ his disabilities (缺陷).
The teacher went on to explain that Joey had learning disabilities and that some experts said he would never be able to do maths. I was _____32_____ to hear this because I had never found it when I worked with him!
If he had learning disabilities, then how was he able to solve the problems about difficult maths ideas _____33_____ after some lessons This question has _____34_____ me for some time. After spending _____35_____ hours looking for, I have found the best explanation is the idea of the Pygmalion effect.
21. A. obviously B. possibly C. gradually D. properly
22. A. started B. helped C. dealt D. fought
23. A. grade B. heart C. gift D. promise
24. A. trained B. explained C. considered D. introduced
25. A. wish B. idea C. duty D. choice
26. A. managed B. happened C. expected D. failed
27. A. hot B. inspiring C. normal D. challenging
28. A. got through B. prepared for C. carried on D. found out
29. A. returned B. stayed C. continued D. remembered
30. A. performance B. confidence C. feeling D. attention
31. A. from B. in C. to D. with
32. A. disappointed B. shocked C. satisfied D. excited
33. A. carefully B. easily C. proudly D. thankfully
34. A. confused B. worried C. interested D. annoyed
35. A. additional B. sleepless C. countless D. unique
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。乔伊是一个在学习方面有障碍的孩子，但却能轻松地解决与代数概念有关的难题，作者为此感到困感，在多次搜索后，发现最好的解释是皮格马利翁效应。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在那里，我有一个学生，他教给我的东西比我能教给他的多得多。A. obviously显然地；B. possibly可能地；C. gradually逐渐地；D. properly正确地，适当地。根据“There I had a student who taught me a lot more than”可知，此处用“他教给我的可能比我教给他的多得多”来表达作者对乔伊的欣赏和肯定。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然一开始他与数学斗争，但他的热情和爱心从未改变。A. started开始；B. helped帮助；C. dealt处理；D. fought奋斗。根据“his warmth and ____3____ never changed.”可知，该学生在数学上很吃力，所以说是与数学作斗争。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然一开始他与数学斗争，但他的热情和爱心从未改变。A. grade年级；B. heart心脏；C. gift天赋；D. promise许诺。根据“his warmth”可知，这位学生学习数学的热情和决心从未改变。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很快就认为他是一个优秀的学生。A. trained训练；B. explained解释；C. considered认为；D. introduced介绍。根据“Though he ____2____ with maths at first, his warmth and ____3____ never changed.”可知，作者认为这个学生是优秀的。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的父母都没有读完高中，所以他母亲的愿望就是看到他毕业。A. wish希望；B. idea想法；C. duty责任；D. choice选择。根据“was just to see him graduate.”可知，这位学生母亲的愿望只是想看到他毕业。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：乔伊说他想拿到文凭，这样他就能找到一份更好的工作，因为他希望看到他爸爸开心。A. managed设法完成；B. happened发生；C. expected期盼；D. failed失败。根据“His dad was a cleaner who worked long hours for low pay.”和“to see his dad happy.”可知，这位学生期望看到父亲因为自己能够找到好工作而开心。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我教他如何理解一些具有挑战性的数学题目。A. hot热的；B. inspiring鼓舞人心的；C. normal正常的；D. challenging挑战性的。根据“From that day forward, I promised him to ensure he would pass.”可知，作者为了实现自己的承诺，教给他一些具有挑战性的题目。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：在课程的最后一天，乔伊通过了期末考试。A. got through通过，完成；B. prepared for为……准备；C. carried on继续；D. found out弄清楚。根据“The head teacher told me that he was amazed at Joey’s ____10____ in the test,”可知，乔伊最终通过了期末考试。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所有的学生离开后，我留下来帮忙打扫。A. returned回来；B. stayed留下；C. continued继续；D. remembered记住。根据“to help clean up.”可知，作者留下来帮忙打扫教室卫生。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：班主任告诉我，他对乔伊在考试中的表现感到很惊讶，因为他在障碍的情况下做得很好。A. performance表现；B. confidence自信；C. feeling感觉；D. attention注意力。根据“On the last day of the class, Joey ____8____ the final test.”可知，此处指乔伊在期末考试中的表现。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。班主任告诉我，他对乔伊在考试中的表现感到很惊讶，因为他在障碍的情况下做得很好。A. from来自；B. in在……里面；C. to到；D. with具有。根据“his disabilities (缺陷).”可知，乔伊具有学习方面的缺陷。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：听到这个我很震惊，因为我和他一起工作的时候从来没有发现过! A. disappointed失望的；B. shocked惊讶的；C. satisfied满意的；D. excited兴奋的。根据“The teacher went on to explain that Joey had learning disabilities and that some experts said he would never be able to do maths.”可知，作者对乔伊的学习障碍感到震惊。故选B。
33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：如果他有学习障碍，那么他是如何在几堂课后轻松解决数学难题的呢 A. carefully小心地；B. easily容易地，轻松地；C. proudly自豪地；D. thankfully感激地。根据“If he had learning disabilities, then how was he able to solve the problems about difficult maths ideas”可知，结合作者对乔伊的观察，作者反问自己一个有学习障碍的孩子怎么能轻松解决代数问题。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个问题使我困惑了一段时间。A. confused困扰；B. worried担心；C. interested感兴趣；D. annoyed使生气。根据“for some time.”可知，问题困扰了作者一段时间。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在花了无数个小时寻找之后，我找到了最好的解释，那就是皮格马利翁效应。A. additional额外的；B. sleepless睡不着的；C. countless无数的；D. unique独特的。根据“This question has ____14____ me for some time.”可知，作者花了无数小时去搜索答案。故选C。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
“Look on the bright side” is one of those ____36____(suggest) that people always consider inspiring but less helpful. However, new research shows that finding something of interest in a terrible situation makes ____37____ easy for people to stop complaining. Besides, looking at a challenge with humor is a good method, ____38____ may even be helpful in preventing anxious people ____39____ feeling sad.
In a study published much ____40____(early), researchers gave the participants (参与者) some photos that show negative situations. Then they would describe these photos according to ____41____ request of researchers. Those using humorous words to describe the photos ____42____(find) to have fewer negative (负面的) emotions and more possibilities to go through a hard time in their life than those who described the photos ____43____(direct).
So there appear to be no disadvantages to looking at difficult things in your life with humor and lightness. The conclusion from the study is that for those at higher risk of anxiety, humor can develop an ability ____44____(control) negative emotions. What’s more, _____45_____(make) others around you smile can be an extra benefit of humor. Therefore, when you feel stressed and couldn’t concentrate your mind on what you are doing, find something that can make you laugh first.
【答案】36. suggestions
37. it 38. which
39. from 40. earlier
41. the 42. were found
43. directly
44. to control
45. making
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了从消极的情况中看到积极的一面事实上是有用的，一项研究表明幽默地看待挑战可能有助于防止抑郁的人感到悲伤，也有利于培养控制负面情绪的能力。
【36题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：“看到光明的一面”是人们总是认为鼓舞人心但不那么有用的建议之一。分析句子可知，空处被those修饰，作介词of的宾语，因此应用suggest的名词形式suggestion，意为“建议”，且此处表示“那些建议”，suggestion应用复数形式。故填suggestions。
【37题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：然而，新的研究表明，在糟糕的情况下找到一些有趣的事情会让人们更容易停止抱怨。根据空前的“makes”和空后的“easy for people to stop complaining”可推知，此处用固定句型“make it+形容词+for sb. to do sth.”，意为“让做某事对于某人来说……”，空处应用it作形式宾语，真正的宾语是不定式短语。故填it。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：此外，幽默地看待挑战是一个很好的方法，这甚至可能有助于防止焦虑的人感到悲伤。分析句子可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词looking at a challenge with humor a good method进行补充说明，先行词指前面的句子，从句中缺少主语，因此应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：此外，幽默地看待挑战是一个很好的方法，这甚至可能有助于防止焦虑的人感到悲伤。根据空前的“preventing anxious people”和空后的“feeling sad”可知，此处用固定短语prevent sb. from doing sth.，意为“防止某人做某事”，因此空处应用from构成该短语。故填from。
【40题详解】
考查副词比较级。句意：在早前发表的一项研究中，研究人员给了参与者一些表现消极情况的照片。空前的“much”常用于修饰比较级，此处表示相对于当前更早的时间，因此空处应用early的比较级形式。故填earlier。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：然后他们根据研究者的要求对这些照片进行描述。结合语境可知，空处表示特指，指来自实验中研究者的特定要求，因此空处应用定冠词the。故填the。
【42题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：研究发现，与直接描述照片的人相比，那些用幽默语言描述照片的人负面情绪更少，更有可能度过生活中的艰难时期。分析句子可知，空处作句子的谓语，此处在叙述过去发生的事情，时态应用一般过去时，find“发现”和主语Those之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语是复数概念，be动词应用were。故填were found。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：研究发现，与直接描述照片的人相比，那些用幽默语言描述照片的人负面情绪更少，更有可能度过生活中的艰难时期。分析句子可知，空处修饰动词described，direct的副词形式directly符合题意，意为“直接地”。故填directly。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这项研究的结论是，对于那些焦虑风险较高的人来说，幽默可以培养他们控制负面情绪的能力。名词ability后通常跟不定式作后置定语，表示“……的能力”，因此空处应用control的不定式形式。故填to control。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：更重要的是，让你周围的人微笑也是幽默的一个额外好处。分析句子可知，空处和空后的others around you smile搭配，作句子的主语，是非谓语动词，且此处介绍的是一件已知的经验，因此应用make的动名词形式。故填making。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华， 刚刚参加了第19届杭州亚运会的志愿者工作， 你的新加坡好友David想申请下一届亚运会志愿者。写信向你询问相关情况， 请你用英语给他写一封回信， 内容包括：
1. 个人感悟；
2. 如何准备；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意： 1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David
Delighted to know your interest in my voluntary work in the Asian Games held in Hangzhou. I’m writing to share my experience.
Challenging as the work was, it was a glorious moment for me to be a volunteer in Hangzhou. I was totally impressed by the charm of different sports and the sportsmanship spirit within. As a volunteer, it would help if you are familiar with the rules of the game and wear a warm smile whenever you are needed for help.
Go ahead and sign up! I bet you’ll find it rewarding.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。假定你是李华， 刚刚参加了第19届杭州亚运会的志愿者工作， 你的新加坡好友David想申请下一届亚运会志愿者. 写信向你询问相关情况， 请你用英语给他写一封回信， 内容包括：1. 个人感悟；2. 如何准备；3. 表达祝愿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：delighted→glad
完全：totally→entirely
尽管：as→though
无论什么时候：whenever→no matter when
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句： I was totally impressed by the charm of different sports and the sportsmanship spirit within.
拓展句：It was the charm of different sports and the sportsmanship spirit within that totally impressed me.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Delighted to know your interest in my voluntary work in the Asian Games held in Hangzhou. I’m writing to share my experience.(运用了形容词作状语)
【高分句型2】Challenging as the work was, it was a glorious moment for me to be a volunteer in Hangzhou.(运用了as引导的状语从句和倒装句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
My husband and I had purchased the piano so our son and daughter could take piano lessons. But I had a secret dream that I did not share with anyone: I wanted to learn to play the piano and so that I could sit on a piano bench and perform one day.
Days later, I passed our announcement board, which listed items for sale, various jobs, and at the bottom, someone was offering piano lessons.
My voice trembled (颤抖) when I called the number the next day. When the tutor named Melody learned that I was the student, she hesitated. She had never taught a busy adult learner, but she was willing to try if I was determined to learn.
When my first lesson ended as arranged, Melody opened the door to her next student, a six-year-old boy full of enthusiasm. Melody introduced us and told me his name was Jeff. “I’m going to learn to play the piano,” he told me. No doubts or insecurities got in the boy’s way. His enthusiasm struck me, and on my way home, I whispered, “I’m going to learn to play the piano.”
However, I wasn’t a star pupil. I didn’t have instant recall on how to read music. Getting both hands to cooperate was difficult and then I was introduced to the pedal (踏板). Maybe I had been just too psychologically stressed out. Consequently, Melody blamed me for not practicing enough. Therefore, I had to look at my tight schedule to see where I could make time to improve myself.
The following week, Melody told me I would need to participate in the December performance and that I had to play by memory. I would have one month to memorize two pieces and I hadn’t even seen them yet! I was in despair and wanted to give up. “It’s the conventional (依照惯例的) way,” Melody said to me in a firm voice, “and even Jeff is memorizing the pieces he is playing. Think why you came here!”
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。
Her words suddenly had reminded me of my secret dream.
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On the day of the performance, I stepped slowly onto the stage.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Her words suddenly had reminded me of my secret dream. I had wanted to play the piano not just to accompany my children but to express myself and to share with them something special that only I could offer. I began to practice diligently. I set aside time every day to practice, even if it was just a few minutes. Gradually, the pieces began to sound more and more like music. I could feel the notes under my fingers and the rhythm in my heartbeat. The final test came.
On the day of the performance, I stepped slowly onto the stage. I took a deep breath, and then I began to play. The music flowed from my fingers and filled the room. I played with all my heart, all my passion, all my love for the piano. When the last note sounded, the room erupted into applause. I had done it! I smiled and bowed, feeling proud under the approval and encouragement of the audience. It was a moment of pure joy and triumph that I would remember for a lifetime.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者有一个秘密的梦想：学习弹钢琴。她终于鼓足勇气找到叫梅洛迪的家庭教师教授她钢琴课，但她的表现不佳。在得知还要在近期要参加演出时，作者打起了退堂鼓。老师梅洛迪问她为什么来这里。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“她的话突然让我想起了我的秘密梦想。”可知，第一段可描写老师的话让作者记起了自己的初衷，她开始勤奋练习并取得巨大进步。
②由第二段首句内容“演出那天，我慢慢地走上舞台。”可知，第二段可描写作者忘情表演，演出成功。这成为作者铭记一生的喜悦和胜利的时刻。
2.续写线索：忆起初衷——开始苦练——小有成就——忘情表演——演出成功——铭记一生
3.词汇激活
行为类
①表达：express/voice
②提供：offer/provide
③突然爆发：erupt into/burst into
情绪类
①勤奋地：diligently/industriously
②喜悦：joy/delight
【点睛】[高分句型1] I set aside time every day to practice, even if it was just a few minutes.(运用了even if引导让步状语从句)
[高分句型2] When the last note sounded, the room erupted into applause.(运用了从属连词when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型3] It was a moment of pure joy and triumph that I would remember for a lifetime.(运用了关系代词that引导定语从句)
听力答案：1-5ACBBA 6-10CACCB 11-15BCABA 16-20CBBCA
