湖北省武昌实验中学高三年级12月月考
英语试卷
考试时间：2023年12月12日上午8:00—10:00
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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。
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分,满分 7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which place are the speakers going to first
A. To a hotel. B. To a restaurant. C. To the office.
2. Why was George absent from the meeting
A. He felt unwell. B. He was stuck in traffic. C. He tended his sick mother.
3. What does the woman invite the man to do
A. Try her cooking. B. Go for a walk. C. Go to another beach.
4. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Help her study in the library.
B. Retake a course next semester.
C. Admit his mistake to his teacher.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A person. B. A city. C. A group.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man head for the stadium
A. To enter a contest. B. To practice playing tennis. C. To cheer on his favorite team.
7. When will the match start
A. In 15 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 45 minutes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man say about the coat
A. It’s of good quality. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s not thick enough.
9. What is the woman going to do next
A. Pay for the item. B. Try on the clothes. C. Look for a bigger size.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 13题。
10. What did the woman do yesterday
A. She attended the lecture.
B. She went to the hospital.
C. She visited her grandmother.
11. How does the man feel about the lecture
A. It’s very difficult. B. It’s quite fascinating. C. It’s a little disappointing.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Borrow the notes. B. Meet Prof. Garcia. C. Watch the video playback.
13. What does the woman want to do
A. Study the lecture in depth.
B. Buy something to drink.
C. Build a website.
听第9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
14. Where does the woman know about the job
A. On the Internet. B. In the newspaper. C. From a foreign friend.
15. What job does the woman want to apply for
A. A manager. B. A cashier. C. A shop assistant.
16. What is necessary for the job
A. Relevant work experience.
B. Overseas study experience.
C. Fluency in spoken English.
17. How much can the woman earn every week at the most
A.60 yuan. B.300 yuan. C.420 yuan.
听第10段材料，回答第 18至20题。
18. Why does the human body move during sleep
A. To give the body a rest.
B. To make muscle active.
C. To let the body repair and recover.
19. What happened when people slept with eye-movements
A. They were dreaming.
B. Their brains were less active.
C. They were about to wake up.
20. What would happen if people were disturbed from their eye-movement sleep
A. They would be unaffected. B. They would act strangely. C. They would rest better.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The UK is home to 26 world-ranked universities of the top 200 globally. At the heart of each university is the library, a space for students to access resources, absorb knowledge and gather thoughts. Here are some of our must-visit libraries across the UK.
The British Library, London
Located in London, the British Library is home to over 170 million items. The collections offer a glimpse into literary heritage over the ages, from books to maps to manuscripts. Visitors can browse treasures including Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook. Students with a reading pass are known to spend hours at a time in the reading rooms.
Bodleian Old Library, Oxford
Dating back to 1488, the Bodleian Old Library has three notable reading rooms. It is celebrated for its late Gothic architecture. You may recognize the elaborately carved ceiling from scenes in Harry Potter.Students at the university automatically get access to the library.
John Rylands Library, Manchester
Opened in 1900, this library is part of the University of Manchester, one of the top five universities in the UK. This library offers limitless research potential for students. Whether you want to make use of the rich collections available, or simply explore the site, this library should be on everyone’s must-see list.
The Mitchell Library, Glasgow
The Mitchell Library is one of Glasgow’s most famous landmarks. On the top of the copper dome(圆屋顶) is a bronze statue of the Roman goddess, Minerva. Visitors can climb the dome for the city’s most distinctive rooftop views.
1. Which library requires a reading pass to enter the reading room
A. The British Library B. The Mitchel 1 Library
C. John Rylands Library D. Bodleian Old Library
2. At the Mitchell Library, tourists can .
A. join research groups
B. admire Gothic architecture
C. enjoy Glasgow’s rooftop views
D. refer to Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook
3. In which column of a newspaper can the passage be found
A Culture B. Fashion C. Science D. Entertainment
B
Anna Steed doesn’t look much older than her students, but she is a practitioner of behavioral and motivational science, a shoulder to cry on, and the high school debate coach. Her class, which began as an elective class to give students exposure to skills that prepare them for college, has become the class on campus that creates winners.
Speech and debate test the teenage character perhaps more than any other activity. The shy and the unsure often have no desire to look up from their screens and engage in the oldest human interaction: persuasive oral arguments. It’s dreadful territory for the average teenager. Research, writing, delivering a speech in front of your peers --it all sounds like the kind of class students would be most likely to skip. But Anna draws them in.
Classroom 161 is always full. Anna’s debate teams have a case full of medals; most importantly, they have gone on to become leaders of their communities and examples to their families.
“This activity has changed my life. Just building connections with people I never, ever imagined building connections with,” relates Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez. Alexander suffered from social anxiety throughout his childhood. Then he discovered debate as a freshman, and it changed his life.
What drives young people to stand up and passionately deliver a speech in front of a crowd full of strangers, a panel of judges and opposing teams from more privileged high schools The person who will always have their back: Anna Steed.
“I want them to just have the memory of making it through, succeeding in a place like that and expressing a story that leaves that place better,” Anna says.
That better place begins in room 161 when unsure and nervous students enter for the first time. After setbacksand adjustments, a lot of hugs, encouragement, and hours of late-night study and practice, they roll out a few years later with their shoulders back and a full tank of confidence, ready to take on the next stage of life.
4. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about
A. The challenging nature of debate.
B The value of being a debate teacher.
C. The influence of debate on teenagers.
D. The difficulties of winning awards in debate.
5. According to Alexander’s personal experience, debate offer _________to changehis life.
A. a stage to showcase his talent.
B. a drive for academic excellence.
C. a platform to establish social bonds.
D. a chance to connect with Anna Steed.
6. What do the underlined words “that place” in paragraph 6 refer to
A. Anna’s class. B. The privileged classroom
C. Unfamiliar territory. D. The next stage of life.
7. Which of the following can best describe Anna Steed
A. Devoted and generous. B. Hard-working and honest.
C. Courageous andtolerant . D. Impactful and supportive.
C
Electric air taxis could one day move commuters (通勤者) from downtown Chicago to O’ Hare International Airport or to the suburbs, high above expressway traffic, in a fraction of the time it takes to drive.
That’s the vision of electric aircraft developer Eve, which is leading a group of aviation companies and local governments conducting simulations (模拟) in Chicago. Though the aircraft are likely years away from receiving federal authorization to fly, it’s a vision shared by other major companies, like Chicago-based United Airlines, which recently struck a conditional agreement to purchase at least 200 of Eve’s flying taxis in United’s latest investment in the industry.
Eve co-CEO Andre Stein said the air taxis are nothing like electric helicopters or flying cars. They will use eight motors distributed around the aircraft to take off vertically, then electric pushers and wings to glide forward.
Stein envisions the air taxis helping commuters reach meetings across town or providing a way to get home quickly in time for a child’s birthday. Rather than an everyday option like commuter rail or public transport, they can help save time in urgent situations, he said.
The concept of bypassing ground transportation by air isn’t new. Helicopter taxi service already exists in cities like New York, where a flight can sometimes be comparable to or cheaper than the cost of a ride-share from an airport into Manhattan.
But Stein said the new technology is expected to make air taxis more affordable than helicopters and estimated a possible ticket price could be around $100 to travel 20 miles. He also mentioned what he described as improved efficiency and sustainability. “It’s much simpler, much lower maintenance than a helicopter, much quieter and more pleasant,” he said.
For now, Eve hopes the Chicago simulations will help provide a better understanding of how the air taxis could fit into current air traffic patterns and how they can connect with users’ journeys via ground transportation to the heliport. “It’s really about bringing another option for urban air mobility,” Stein said. “We don’t intend to solve all the traffic congestion problems, there’s no silver bullet there. But it’s about more options.”
8. Which statement is TRUE about electric air taxis
A. It’s a brand-new innovative attempt to relieve the traffic jam.
B. Government’s approval for the official flights has not been granted.
C. Helicopter taxi service in New York is cheaper than the cost of a car ride.
D. Some major companies have promised to buy Eve’s flying taxis without strings attached.
9. What does the underlined word “bypassing” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Avoiding. B. Conducting. C. Restricting. D. Controlling.
10. Which one is NOT air taxis’ potential advantage over helicopters according to Andre Stein
A. More affordable price. B. Better flight experience.
C. Lower production cost. D. Improved environmental friendliness.
11. What’s the purpose of the on-going aircraft simulations in Chicago
A. To popularize the new pattern of air traffic.
B. To promote the sales of the electric air taxis.
C. To replace commuter rails and public transportation.
D. To integrate electric air taxis into existing urban traffic mode.
D
The success of many North American crops partly depends on ground beetles, small insects that eat pests and weed seeds that could otherwise damage crops. But a new study by researchers in the US and Canada suggests not all of the nearly 2,000 species of ground beetles found in North America will survive climate change. Some could decline. And that could have a far-reaching impact on agriculture, forestry, and conservation.
By analyzing data on 136 different ground beetle species across continental North America, Puerto Rico and Hawaii, the researchers found that a species’ chance of success in a changing climate depends on several important factors, such as its habitat preference, body size, and whether it flies, climbs or runs.
“We found that less mobile, nonflying ground beetles, which are critical pest control agents, are more likely to decline over time in a warmer, dryer climate,” said Tong Qiu, who led the study. “That means you’re going to have more pests that can impact agricultural and forest ecosystems.” But there is reason for hope, Qiu added, because the analysis also showed that habitat conservation can lessen these effects and reverse the trends in some areas.
“We hope conservation biologists will use this information and the online map that we created to better manage habitats for insects in general. Ground beetles are very beneficial to ecosystems, but they’re largely invisible to the average person. In this paper we’re showing the broad impacts they have on whole communities in forested and agricultural ecosystems,” said Qiu.
The researchers used ground beetle count data from the National Science Foundation’s National Ecological Observatory Network ( NEON ) and from 11 previously published studies to measure and map the beetles’ distribution across North America. Habitat information such as the location of gaps in forest canopies and the density of plants on a forest floor, was obtained by using NEON’s imaging instruments to create detailed three-dimensional images of landscapes. They then entered the data collected into a computer model to simulate (模拟) climate changes to study how the insects would respond.
12. What does the new study in North America show
A. Pests could destroy crops.
B. Some ground beetles will not survive a climate change.
C. The survival of ground beetles only depends on its habitat.
D. Some ground beetles will destroy crops in a warmer climate.
13. What does Tong Qiu intend to convey in paragraphs 3 and 4
A. There is no way to stop the decline of ground beetles.
B. Critical pests are more adaptable in a warmer, drier climate.
C. Ground beetles will become less mobile in a warmer climate.
D. The importance of ground beetles should be widely recognized.
14. How did the research team carry out the study
A. By analyzing data.
B. By studying documents.
C. By doing field research.
D. By performing experiments.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. North American Agriculture Crops at Risk
B. A Catastrophic Climate Change on the Way
C. Crop - saving Beetles under Climate Threat
D. New Breakthrough in Biodiversity Research
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Thrillers and romance and mystery, oh my! ___16___ And as someone with a massive to-be-read lineup, I sometimes wish I could flip the pages with a little more speed. If you’re also wondering how to read faster, you’re in luck. Here are some tips for how to read faster.
Scan the text first. Before you kick off the speed-reading adventure, give the text a quick scan. ___17___ By giving your brain a pre view of the topic, you reduce time spent processing surprise information. This tip mainly applies to academic texts, but it can be a helpful strategy for any factual or how-to piece, from nonfiction books to news articles.
Silence your inner subvocalizer. Subvocalizing is the act of silently saying words in your head as you read. It means you are taking the time to read each word and “hear” it in your head. Subvocalizing is a handy way to ensure you understand what you read, but it’s also a habit that can slow you down. ___18___ Mentally voicing the words you read can be a major roadblock to speed. Instead of silently mouthing each word, train your brain to process chunks of words.
___19___ Have you ever been deeply immersed in a story only to stop short at a word you don’t recognize The stronger your vocabulary, the slimmer your chances of slowing down to puzzle over the meaning of a word. ___20___Reading news articles from the economics section can help you learn new financial terms. And reading nonfiction health books can help you pick up medical vocabulary terms you might not see otherwise.
And remember: Becoming a speed reader is like learning to salsa dance. Start slow, find your rhythm, and soon you’ll be breezing through pages like a literary Zorro!
A. Expand your vocabulary.
B. A larger vocabulary really counts.
C. Try to put your inner voice on vacation.
D. Reading outside your usual categories and topics helps.
E. There are almost too many great books to read in a lifetime.
F. Fast reading helps you complete your booklist more efficiently.
G. Look for titles, subtitles, and any visual cue that offers a roadmap.
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。
During my stay at the University of Michigan, one of the senior professors asked me to join a seminar on culture and emotion. In a general ____21____ of self-introductions, I introduced myself in a(n) ____22____ Dutch way as one of those who are “interested in culture and emotion”. The professor supplemented (补充) my self-introduction to____23____ American standards, saying I was one of the world’s experts on the____24____. In response, I looked down in____25____, and thought that “expert” was a big word.
When I lived in North Carolina, my new friends came over to____26____. Conversations were full of interest and energy, and there was a lot of____27____. At the end of the evening, when my guests left, they thanked me for the dinner. My heart____28____, because I was born and raised in the Netherlands, where “thanking for dinner” means the relationship is ____29____. Emotions are different enough to feel out of____30____ when you move from one culture to another. The professor at the University of Michigan meant to make me feel____31____, but instead made me uncomfortable. My friends meant to show ____32____, but they made me think they were distancing themselves from me.
We think about emotions as feelings deep inside us, but in____33____, our emotions happen in interactions with others. In my own culture, it was hard to observe the____34____ emotions of others, but I was able to see them when I moved to the US—a different____35____ from where I was raised.
21.
A. analysis B. state C. position D. round
22.
A. plain B. passive C. dramatic D. proud
23.
A. set B. fit C. gain D. assist
24.
A. spot B. case C. topic D. basis
25.
A. appointment B. argument C. disappointment D. embarrassment
26.
A. play B. dine C. work D. perform
27.
A. support B. noise C. fun D. tension
28.
A. sank B. melted C. raced D. opened
29.
A. romantic B. normal C. close D. distant
30.
A. date B. shape C. place D. sight
31.
A. reliable B. good C. serious D. energetic
32.
A. gratitude B. respect C. admiration D. affection
33.
A. despair B. advance C. detail D. reality
34.
A. precious B. external C. invisible D. powerful
35.
A. belief B. culture C. standard D. value
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。
Delicate strokes(笔画) carved onto wood, with ultimate precision. This is woodblock printing, ____36____ ancient printing technique that has promoted human civilization.
Certain people are believed____37____ (bring) Buddhism into China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907),when there was a strong need to produce a large number of Buddhist scriptures(经文)，and copying by hand could not meet the ____38____ (rise) demand. Ancient Chinese craftsmen thus came up with a novel way to create printed works massively. Hence came the____39____ (origin) version of woodblock printing.
Traditional woodblock printing can be divided into four major steps: writing, engraving, printing, and binding. With each step then sub-divided into several procedures, ____40____ takes roughly 30 steps to produce a woodblock print. Characters and images____41____ (carve) to produce raised areas or lines, which calls for skilled hands.
The Buddhist scripture Diamond Sutra, the “earliest dated printed book”, can only be seen in the British Library, ____42____ a lot of Chinese treasures are stored. It is just one example of ancient works of art that not only tells the____43____ (wise) of our ancestors, but also is a witness____44____ the pursuit of beauty by Chinese craftsmen throughout centuries.
The invention of writing gave life to great thoughts,____45____ it was the invention of printing that made knowledge a shareable fruit for all humankind.
第四部分：书面表达(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 冬至节气即将来临，假定你是李华，你校外教Mike对冬至这一中国二十四节气特别感兴趣，发电子邮件向你询问相关信息。请你回复邮件。
内容包括：1．介绍冬至节气；
2．分享冬至习俗。；
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右;
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3．开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：二十四节气 24 solar terms 冬至Winter Solstice
Dear Mike,
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Yours
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。
I woke up to the sound of rumbling (隆隆声). At first, I thought it was thunder, but then I felt the ground shake beneath me. I sat up in bed, my heart pounding in my chest. It took a few moments for me to realize what was happening — an earthquake. I had always heard stories about earthquakes, but I had never experienced one myself. I knew that I needed to act fast to ensure my survival.
The room was shaking violently, and I struggled to keep my balance. I quickly got out of bed and tried to make my way to the door. I stumbled and fell a few times, but I managed to make it to the door and open it.
As I stepped outside, I met with chaos. The ground was still shaking, and I could hear the sound of buildings collapsing in the distance. People were running in all directions, screaming and crying. I knew that I needed to find a safe place to take cover.
I remembered reading that doorways were one of the safest places during an earthquake, so I made my way to the nearest doorway and waited there. The ground continued to shake, and I had never felt so scared in my life.
After what seemed like an eternity (永恒), the shaking finally stopped. I cautiously stepped out of the doorway, looking around at the destruction that the earthquake had caused.Buildings had crumbled to the ground, and fires were burning in the distance. I remembered that I had a survival kit in my car, so I made my way to the parking lot.
When I got there, I saw that my car had been crushed by debris (碎片) from a nearby building. I realized that I was on my own. I knew that I needed to stay calm and think rationally. I looked around and saw a group of people huddled together across the street. I made my way over to them, and they welcomed me into their group.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Together, we worked to find a safe place to take shelter.
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Eventually, after a few days, help arrived, and we were brought to safety.
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听力答案： 1—5 ACABA 6—10ACACB 11-15BCAAC 16—20 CBBAB湖北省武昌实验中学高三年级12月月考
英语试卷
考试时间：2023年12月12日上午8:00—10:00
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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。
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分,满分 7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which place are the speakers going to first
A. To a hotel. B. To a restaurant. C. To the office.
2. Why was George absent from the meeting
A. He felt unwell. B. He was stuck in traffic. C. He tended his sick mother.
3. What does the woman invite the man to do
A. Try her cooking. B. Go for a walk. C. Go to another beach.
4. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Help her study in the library.
B. Retake a course next semester.
C. Admit his mistake to his teacher.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A person. B. A city. C. A group.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man head for the stadium
A. To enter a contest. B. To practice playing tennis. C. To cheer on his favorite team.
7. When will the match start
A. In 15 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 45 minutes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man say about the coat
A. It’s of good quality. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s not thick enough.
9. What is the woman going to do next
A. Pay for the item. B. Try on the clothes. C. Look for a bigger size.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 13题。
10. What did the woman do yesterday
A. She attended the lecture.
B. She went to the hospital.
C. She visited her grandmother.
11. How does the man feel about the lecture
A. It’s very difficult. B. It’s quite fascinating. C. It’s a little disappointing.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Borrow the notes. B. Meet Prof. Garcia. C. Watch the video playback.
13. What does the woman want to do
A. Study the lecture in depth.
B. Buy something to drink.
C. Build a website.
听第9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
14. Where does the woman know about the job
A. On the Internet. B. In the newspaper. C. From a foreign friend.
15. What job does the woman want to apply for
A. A manager. B. A cashier. C. A shop assistant.
16. What is necessary for the job
A. Relevant work experience.
B. Overseas study experience.
C. Fluency in spoken English.
17. How much can the woman earn every week at the most
A.60 yuan. B.300 yuan. C.420 yuan.
听第10段材料，回答第 18至20题。
18. Why does the human body move during sleep
A. To give the body a rest.
B. To make muscle active.
C. To let the body repair and recover.
19. What happened when people slept with eye-movements
A. They were dreaming.
B. Their brains were less active.
C. They were about to wake up.
20. What would happen if people were disturbed from their eye-movement sleep
A. They would be unaffected. B. They would act strangely. C. They would rest better.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The UK is home to 26 world-ranked universities of the top 200 globally. At the heart of each university is the library, a space for students to access resources, absorb knowledge and gather thoughts. Here are some of our must-visit libraries across the UK.
The British Library, London
Located in London, the British Library is home to over 170 million items. The collections offer a glimpse into literary heritage over the ages, from books to maps to manuscripts. Visitors can browse treasures including Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook. Students with a reading pass are known to spend hours at a time in the reading rooms.
Bodleian Old Library, Oxford
Dating back to 1488, the Bodleian Old Library has three notable reading rooms. It is celebrated for its late Gothic architecture. You may recognize the elaborately carved ceiling from scenes in Harry Potter.Students at the university automatically get access to the library.
John Rylands Library, Manchester
Opened in 1900, this library is part of the University of Manchester, one of the top five universities in the UK. This library offers limitless research potential for students. Whether you want to make use of the rich collections available, or simply explore the site, this library should be on everyone’s must-see list.
The Mitchell Library, Glasgow
The Mitchell Library is one of Glasgow’s most famous landmarks. On the top of the copper dome(圆屋顶) is a bronze statue of the Roman goddess, Minerva. Visitors can climb the dome for the city’s most distinctive rooftop views.
1. Which library requires a reading pass to enter the reading room
A. The British Library B. The Mitchel 1 Library
C. John Rylands Library D. Bodleian Old Library
2. At the Mitchell Library, tourists can .
A. join research groups
B. admire Gothic architecture
C. enjoy Glasgow’s rooftop views
D. refer to Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook
3. In which column of a newspaper can the passage be found
A. Culture B. Fashion C. Science D. Entertainment
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了在英国必须去的四个博物馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The British Library, London小标题下的“Students with a reading pass are known to spend hours at a time in the reading rooms.(众所周知，有阅读证的学生一次会在阅览室里待上几个小时。)”可知，英国图书馆需要有阅读证才能进入阅览室。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Mitchell Library, Glasgow中的介绍“On the top of the copper dome(圆屋顶) is a bronze statue of the Roman goddess, Minerva. Visitors can climb the dome for the city’s most distinctive rooftop views.(在铜圆顶的顶部是一尊罗马女神密涅瓦的青铜雕像。游客可以爬上圆顶，欣赏这座城市最独特的屋顶景色。)”可知，在米切尔图书馆，游客可以欣赏到格拉斯哥的屋顶景色。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The UK is home to 26 world-ranked universities of the top 200 globally. At the heart of each university is the library, a space for students to access resources, absorb knowledge and gather thoughts. Here are some of our must-visit libraries across the UK.(英国有26所大学进入全球前200名。每所大学的中心都是图书馆，这是学生获取资源、吸收知识和收集思想的空间。以下是我们在英国必去的一些图书馆)”可知，文章主要介绍了在英国必须要去的四个博物馆，可知在报纸的文化专栏中可能找到这篇文章。故选A。
B
Anna Steed doesn’t look much older than her students but she is a practitioner of behavioral and motivational science, a shoulder to cry on, and the high school debate coach. Her class, which began as an elective class to give students exposure to skills that prepare them for college, has become the class on campus that creates winners.
Speech and debate test the teenage character perhaps more than any other activity. The shy and the unsure often have no desire to look up from their screens and engage in the oldest human interaction: persuasive oral arguments. It’s dreadful territory for the average teenager. Research, writing, delivering a speech in front of your peers --it all sounds like the kind of class students would be most likely to skip. But Anna draws them in.
Classroom 161 is always full. Anna’s debate teams have a case full of medals; most importantly, they have gone on to become leaders of their communities and examples to their families.
“This activity has changed my life. Just building connections with people I never, ever imagined building connections with,” relates Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez. Alexander suffered from social anxiety throughout his childhood. Then he discovered debate as a freshman, and it changed his life.
What drives young people to stand up and passionately deliver a speech in front of a crowd full of strangers, a panel of judges and opposing teams from more privileged high schools The person who will always have their back: Anna Steed.
“I want them to just have the memory of making it through, succeeding in a place like that and expressing a story that leaves that place better,” Anna says.
That better place begins in room 161 when unsure and nervous students enter for the first time. After setbacksand adjustments, a lot of hugs, encouragement, and hours of late-night study and practice, they roll out a few years later with their shoulders back and a full tank of confidence, ready to take on the next stage of life.
4. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about
A. The challenging nature of debate.
B. The value of being a debate teacher.
C. The influence of debate on teenagers.
D. The difficulties of winning awards in debate.
5. According to Alexander’s personal experience, debate offer _________to changehis life.
A. a stage to showcase his talent.
B. a drive for academic excellence.
C. a platform to establish social bonds.
D. a chance to connect with Anna Steed.
6. What do the underlined words “that place” in paragraph 6 refer to
A. Anna’s class. B. The privileged classroom
C. Unfamiliar territory. D. The next stage of life.
7. Which of the following can best describe Anna Steed
A. Devoted and generous. B. Hard-working and honest.
C. Courageous andtolerant . D. Impactful and supportive.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述Anna Steed，一位高中辩论教练，她的辩论课很受欢迎，已经成为校园里培养赢家的课程，激励和改变了很多青少年的生活。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Speech and debate test the teenage character perhaps more than any other activity. The shy and the unsure often have no desire to look up from their screens and engage in the oldest human interaction: persuasive oral arguments. It’s dreadful territory for the average teenager. Research, writing, delivering a speech in front of your peers --it all sounds like the kind of class students would be most likely to skip. (演讲和辩论可能比其他任何活动更能考验青少年的性格。害羞和没有自信的人通常不想从他们的屏幕上抬起头来参与最古老的人类互动：有说服力的口头辩论。对于普通青少年来说，这是一个可怕的领域。研究、写作、在同龄人面前发表演讲——这些听起来都是学生最有可能跳过的课程。)”可知本段讲述了演讲和辩论对于青少最具挑战性，是青少年最不喜欢的课程，所以本段主要讲述的是辩论的挑战性。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段““This activity has changed my life. Just building connections with people I never, ever imagined building connections with,” relates Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez. Alexander suffered from social anxiety throughout his childhood. Then he discovered debate as a freshman, and it changed his life. (“这项活动改变了我的生活，就是和那些我从未想过要和他们建立联系的人建立联系，”亚历山大·埃尔南德斯·冈萨雷斯说道。亚历山大整个童年都患有社交焦虑症。然后他在大一的时候发现了辩论，这改变了他的生活。)”可知辩论让亚历山大与从未想过要与之建立联系的人建立了联系，因此可知辩论给亚历山大带来的改变是给了他一个建立社交联系的平台。故选C。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段最后一句“Her class, which began as an elective class to give students exposure to skills that prepare them for college, has become the class on campus that creates winners.(她的课最初是一门选修课，旨在让学生接触到为上大学做准备的技能，现在已经成为校园里培养赢家的课程。)”和最后一段“‘I want them to just have the memory of making it through, succeeding in a place like that and expressing a story that leaves that place better’Anna says.(安娜说：“我希望他们能记住在这样的地方自己度过难关，取得成功，并表达一个让那个地方变得更好的故事的记忆。)”由此可推断划线词that place指的是Anna上辩论课的地方，Anne的课堂，故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Classroom 161 is always full. Anna’s debate teams have a case full of medals; most importantly, they have gone on to become leaders of their communities and examples to their families. (161教室总是坐满的。安娜的辩论队有满满一箱奖牌；最重要的是，他们已经成为社区的领袖和家庭的榜样。) ”可推断Anna是有影响力的；再根据第五段“What drives young people to stand up and passionately deliver a speech in front of a crowd full of strangers, a panel of judges and opposing teams from more privileged high schools The person who will always have their back: Anna Steed. (是什么驱使年轻人站起来，在一群陌生人、一群评委和来自更优越高中的对立球队面前，充满激情地发表演讲 永远支持他们的人：安娜·斯蒂德。)”可推断Anna是支持她的学生的，故选D。
C
Electric air taxis could one day move commuters (通勤者) from downtown Chicago to O’ Hare International Airport or to the suburbs, high above expressway traffic, in a fraction of the time it takes to drive.
That’s the vision of electric aircraft developer Eve, which is leading a group of aviation companies and local governments conducting simulations (模拟) in Chicago. Though the aircraft are likely years away from receiving federal authorization to fly, it’s a vision shared by other major companies, like Chicago-based United Airlines, which recently struck a conditional agreement to purchase at least 200 of Eve’s flying taxis in United’s latest investment in the industry.
Eve co-CEO Andre Stein said the air taxis are nothing like electric helicopters or flying cars. They will use eight motors distributed around the aircraft to take off vertically, then electric pushers and wings to glide forward.
Stein envisions the air taxis helping commuters reach meetings across town or providing a way to get home quickly in time for a child’s birthday. Rather than an everyday option like commuter rail or public transport, they can help save time in urgent situations, he said.
The concept of bypassing ground transportation by air isn’t new. Helicopter taxi service already exists in cities like New York, where a flight can sometimes be comparable to or cheaper than the cost of a ride-share from an airport into Manhattan.
But Stein said the new technology is expected to make air taxis more affordable than helicopters and estimated a possible ticket price could be around $100 to travel 20 miles. He also mentioned what he described as improved efficiency and sustainability. “It’s much simpler, much lower maintenance than a helicopter, much quieter and more pleasant,” he said.
For now, Eve hopes the Chicago simulations will help provide a better understanding of how the air taxis could fit into current air traffic patterns and how they can connect with users’ journeys via ground transportation to the heliport. “It’s really about bringing another option for urban air mobility,” Stein said. “We don’t intend to solve all the traffic congestion problems, there’s no silver bullet there. But it’s about more options.”
8. Which statement is TRUE about electric air taxis
A. It’s a brand-new innovative attempt to relieve the traffic jam.
B. Government’s approval for the official flights has not been granted.
C. Helicopter taxi service in New York is cheaper than the cost of a car ride.
D. Some major companies have promised to buy Eve’s flying taxis without strings attached.
9. What does the underlined word “bypassing” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Avoiding. B. Conducting. C. Restricting. D. Controlling.
10. Which one is NOT air taxis’ potential advantage over helicopters according to Andre Stein
A. More affordable price. B. Better flight experience.
C. Lower production cost. D. Improved environmental friendliness.
11. What’s the purpose of the on-going aircraft simulations in Chicago
A. To popularize the new pattern of air traffic.
B. To promote the sales of the electric air taxis.
C. To replace commuter rails and public transportation.
D. To integrate electric air taxis into existing urban traffic mode.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了电动空中出租车的发展情况，介绍了空中出租车的优势以及发展方向。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Though the aircraft are likely years away from receiving federal authorization to fly, it’s a vision shared by other major companies, like Chicago-based United Airlines, which recently struck a conditional agreement to purchase at least 200 of Eve’s flying taxis in United’s latest investment in the industry.(虽然这种飞机可能还需要数年时间才能获得联邦政府的飞行授权，但其他大公司也有同样的愿景，比如总部位于芝加哥的美国联合航空公司，该公司最近达成了一项有条件的协议，将购买至少200架Eve的飞行出租车，这是美国联合航空公司对该行业的最新投资)”可知，B选项“政府尚未批准公务飞行”正确。故选B。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“Helicopter taxi service already exists in cities like New York, where a flight can sometimes be comparable to or cheaper than the cost of a ride-share from an airport into Manhattan.(直升机出租车服务在纽约等城市已经存在，在这些城市，航班有时可以与从机场到曼哈顿的拼车价格相当，甚至更便宜)”可知，直升机出租车服务在纽约等城市已经存在，即通过空运避开地面运输的概念并不新鲜。故划线词意思是“避免”。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“He also mentioned what he described as improved efficiency and sustainability. “It’s much simpler, much lower maintenance than a helicopter, much quieter and more pleasant,” he said.(他还提到了他所说的提高效率和可持续性。他说：“它比直升机简单得多，维护成本也低得多，更安静、更舒适。”)”可知，根据Andre Stein的说法，降低生产成本不是空中出租车相对于直升机的潜在优势。故选C。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“For now, Eve hopes the Chicago simulations will help provide a better understanding of how the air taxis could fit into current air traffic patterns and how they can connect with users’ journeys via ground transportation to the heliport.(目前，伊芙希望芝加哥的模拟能帮助人们更好地理解空中出租车如何适应当前的空中交通模式，以及它们如何通过地面交通工具与用户的旅程连接到直升机场)”可知，芝加哥正在进行的飞机模拟的目的是将电动空中出租车融入现有的城市交通模式。故选D。
D
The success of many North American crops partly depends on ground beetles, small insects that eat pests and weed seeds that could otherwise damage crops. But a new study by researchers in the US and Canada suggests not all of the nearly 2,000 species of ground beetles found in North America will survive climate change. Some could decline. And that could have a far-reaching impact on agriculture, forestry, and conservation.
By analyzing data on 136 different ground beetle species across continental North America, Puerto Rico and Hawaii, the researchers found that a species’ chance of success in a changing climate depends on several important factors, such as its habitat preference, body size, and whether it flies, climbs or runs.
“We found that less mobile, nonflying ground beetles, which are critical pest control agents, are more likely to decline over time in a warmer, dryer climate,” said Tong Qiu, who led the study. “That means you’re going to have more pests that can impact agricultural and forest ecosystems.” But there is reason for hope, Qiu added, because the analysis also showed that habitat conservation can lessen these effects and reverse the trends in some areas.
“We hope conservation biologists will use this information and the online map that we created to better manage habitats for insects in general. Ground beetles are very beneficial to ecosystems, but they’re largely invisible to the average person. In this paper we’re showing the broad impacts they have on whole communities in forested and agricultural ecosystems,” said Qiu.
The researchers used ground beetle count data from the National Science Foundation’s National Ecological Observatory Network ( NEON ) and from 11 previously published studies to measure and map the beetles’ distribution across North America. Habitat information, such as the location of gaps in forest canopies and the density of plants on a forest floor, was obtained by using NEON’s imaging instruments to create detailed three-dimensional images of landscapes. They then entered the data collected into a computer model to simulate (模拟) climate changes to study how the insects would respond.
12. What does the new study in North America show
A. Pests could destroy crops.
B. Some ground beetles will not survive a climate change.
C. The survival of ground beetles only depends on its habitat.
D. Some ground beetles will destroy crops in a warmer climate.
13. What does Tong Qiu intend to convey in paragraphs 3 and 4
A. There is no way to stop the decline of ground beetles.
B. Critical pests are more adaptable in a warmer, drier climate.
C. Ground beetles will become less mobile in a warmer climate.
D. The importance of ground beetles should be widely recognized.
14. How did the research team carry out the study
A. By analyzing data.
B. By studying documents.
C. By doing field research.
D. By performing experiments.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. North American Agriculture Crops at Risk
B. A Catastrophic Climate Change on the Way
C. Crop - saving Beetles under Climate Threat
D. New Breakthrough in Biodiversity Research
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国和加拿大研究人员的一项新研究表明，在北美发现的保护农作物的近2000种地面甲虫并不是都能在气候变化中生存下来。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“But a new study by researchers in the US and Canada suggests not all of the nearly 2,000 species of ground beetles found in North America will survive climate change. Some could decline. (但美国和加拿大研究人员的一项新研究表明，在北美发现的近2000种地面甲虫并不是都能在气候变化中生存下来。一些可能会减少。)”可知，北美的这项新研究表明，一些地面甲虫将无法在气候变化中生存。故选B项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“‘We found that less mobile, nonflying ground beetles, which are critical pest control agents, are more likely to decline over time in a warmer, dryer climate,’ said Tong Qiu, who led the study. ‘That means you’re going to have more pests that can impact agricultural and forest ecosystems. ’ But there is reason for hope, Qiu added, because the analysis also showed that habitat conservation can lessen these effects and reverse the trends in some areas.(该研究的负责人佟邱说:‘我们发现，在温暖干燥的气候中，流动性较差、不能飞行的地面甲虫更有可能随着时间的推移而减少，而地面甲虫是重要的害虫控制剂。’‘这意味着会有更多的害虫影响农业和森林生态系统。’但我们有理由抱有希望，邱补充说，因为分析还表明，栖息地保护可以减轻这些影响，并在一些地区扭转趋势。)”以及第四段“‘We hope conservation biologists will use this information and the online map that we created to better manage habitats for insects in general. Ground beetles are very beneficial to ecosystems, but they’re largely invisible to the average person. In this paper we’re showing the broad impacts they have on whole communities in forested and agricultural ecosystems, ’ said Qiu.( 邱说：‘我们希望保护生物学家能够利用这些信息和我们创建的在线地图来更好地管理昆虫的栖息地。地面甲虫对生态系统非常有益，但普通人基本上看不见它们。在这篇论文中，我们展示了它们对整个森林和农业生态系统社区的广泛影响。’)”可知，在第3段和第4段想表达，地面甲虫的重要性应该得到广泛的认识。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The researchers used ground beetle count data from the National Science Foundation’s National Ecological Observatory Network ( NEON ) and from 11 previously published studies to measure and map the beetles’ distribution across North America. Habitat information, such as the location of gaps in forest canopies and the density of plants on a forest floor, was obtained by using NEON’s imaging instruments to create detailed three-dimensional images of landscapes. They then entered the data collected into a computer model to simulate (模拟) climate changes to study how the insects would respond. (研究人员使用了来自美国国家科学基金会国家生态观测网络(NEON)和11项先前发表的研究的地面甲虫数量数据，来测量和绘制甲虫在北美的分布。通过使用NEON的成像仪器创建详细的三维景观图像，可以获得诸如森林冠层间隙位置和森林地面植物密度等栖息地信息。然后，他们将收集到的数据输入计算机模型来模拟气候变化，以研究昆虫会如何反应。)”可知，研究小组通过分析数据来开展这项研究。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“The success of many North American crops partly depends on ground beetles, small insects that eat pests and weed seeds that could otherwise damage crops. But a new study by researchers in the US and Canada suggests not all of the nearly 2,000 species of ground beetles found in North America will survive climate change. Some could decline. (许多北美作物的成功部分取决于地面甲虫，一种吃害虫和杂草种子的小昆虫，否则会破坏作物。但美国和加拿大研究人员的一项新研究表明，在北美发现的近2000种地面甲虫并不是都能在气候变化中生存下来。一些可能会减少。)”可知，本文主要介绍了一项新研究表明，在北美发现的保护农作物的近2000种地面甲虫并不是都能在气候变化中生存下来，为了保护它们，研究人员通过分析数据开展进一步研究。C项“气候威胁下拯救作物甲虫”符合题意，为文章最佳标题。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Thrillers and romance and mystery, oh my! ___16___ And as someone with a massive to-be-read lineup, I sometimes wish I could flip the pages with a little more speed. If you’re also wondering how to read faster, you’re in luck. Here are some tips for how to read faster.
Scan the text first. Before you kick off the speed-reading adventure, give the text a quick scan. ___17___ By giving your brain a pre view of the topic, you reduce time spent processing surprise information. This tip mainly applies to academic texts, but it can be a helpful strategy for any factual or how-to piece, from nonfiction books to news articles.
Silence your inner subvocalizer. Subvocalizing is the act of silently saying words in your head as you read. It means you are taking the time to read each word and “hear” it in your head. Subvocalizing is a handy way to ensure you understand what you read, but it’s also a habit that can slow you down. ___18___ Mentally voicing the words you read can be a major roadblock to speed. Instead of silently mouthing each word, train your brain to process chunks of words.
___19___ Have you ever been deeply immersed in a story only to stop short at a word you don’t recognize The stronger your vocabulary, the slimmer your chances of slowing down to puzzle over the meaning of a word. ___20___Reading news articles from the economics section can help you learn new financial terms. And reading nonfiction health books can help you pick up medical vocabulary terms you might not see otherwise.
And remember: Becoming a speed reader is like learning to salsa dance. Start slow, find your rhythm, and soon you’ll be breezing through pages like a literary Zorro!
A. Expand your vocabulary.
B. A larger vocabulary really counts.
C. Try to put your inner voice on vacation.
D. Reading outside your usual categories and topics helps.
E. There are almost too many great books to read in a lifetime.
F. Fast reading helps you complete your booklist more efficiently.
G. Look for titles, subtitles, and any visual cue that offers a roadmap.
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些如何快速阅读文章和书籍的方法。
【16题详解】
根据后文“And as someone with a massive to-be-read lineup, I sometimes wish I could flip the pages with a little more speed.(作为一个有大量待读书目的人，我有时希望我能更快地翻页。)”和前文“Thrillers and romance and mystery, oh my!(惊悚、浪漫和神秘，天哪！)”可知，此处是指有许多好书要读，所以选项E“人的一生要读的好书几乎太多了。”切合文意。故选E。
【17题详解】
根据前文“Before you kick off the speed-reading adventure, give the text a quick scan.(在你开始快速阅读之前，先快速浏览一下文章。)”和后文“By giving your brain a pre view of the topic, you reduce time spent processing surprise information.(通过给你的大脑一个主题的预览，你减少了处理意外信息的时间。)”可知，此处是指先大概了解一下文章的框架，所以选项G“寻找标题、副标题和任何能提供路线图的视觉线索。”切合文意。故选G。
【18题详解】
根据后文“Mentally voicing the words you read can be a major roadblock to speed. Instead of silently mouthing each word, train your brain to process chunks of words.(在脑海中读出你所读的单词可能是提高阅读速度的主要障碍。不要默念每个单词，训练你的大脑处理大块的单词。)”可知，此处是指在心里默读，所以选项C“试着让你内心的声音去度假。”切合文意。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据后文“Have you ever been deeply immersed in a story only to stop short at a word you don’t recognize The stronger your vocabulary, the slimmer your chances of slowing down to puzzle over the meaning of a word.(你是否曾经深深沉浸在一个故事中，却突然停在一个你不认识的单词上？你的词汇量越大，你就越不可能放慢速度去理解一个单词的意思。)”可知，此处是指要扩大自己的词汇量，所以选项A“扩大词汇量。”切合文意。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据后文“Reading news articles from the economics section can help you learn new financial terms. And reading nonfiction health books can help you pick up medical vocabulary terms you might not see otherwise.(阅读经济版的新闻文章可以帮助你学习新的金融术语。阅读非小说类的健康书籍可以帮助你学习你在其他情况下可能看不到的医学词汇。)”可知，此处是指通过阅读多种主题的文章来扩大词汇量，所以选项D“在你通常的分类和主题之外阅读会有所帮助。”切合文意。故选D。
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。
During my stay at the University of Michigan, one of the senior professors asked me to join a seminar on culture and emotion. In a general ____21____ of self-introductions, I introduced myself in a(n) ____22____ Dutch way as one of those who are “interested in culture and emotion”. The professor supplemented (补充) my self-introduction to____23____ American standards, saying I was one of the world’s experts on the____24____. In response, I looked down in____25____, and thought that “expert” was a big word.
When I lived in North Carolina, my new friends came over to____26____. Conversations were full of interest and energy, and there was a lot of____27____. At the end of the evening, when my guests left, they thanked me for the dinner. My heart____28____, because I was born and raised in the Netherlands, where “thanking for dinner” means the relationship is ____29____. Emotions are different enough to feel out of____30____ when you move from one culture to another. The professor at the University of Michigan meant to make me feel____31____, but instead made me uncomfortable. My friends meant to show ____32____, but they made me think they were distancing themselves from me.
We think about emotions as feelings deep inside us, but in____33____, our emotions happen in interactions with others. In my own culture, it was hard to observe the____34____ emotions of others, but I was able to see them when I moved to the US—a different____35____ from where I was raised.
21.
A. analysis B. state C. position D. round
22.
A. plain B. passive C. dramatic D. proud
23.
A. set B. fit C. gain D. assist
24.
A spot B. case C. topic D. basis
25.
A. appointment B. argument C. disappointment D. embarrassment
26.
A. play B. dine C. work D. perform
27.
A. support B. noise C. fun D. tension
28.
A. sank B. melted C. raced D. opened
29.
A. romantic B. normal C. close D. distant
30.
A. date B. shape C. place D. sight
31.
A reliable B. good C. serious D. energetic
32.
A. gratitude B. respect C. admiration D. affection
33.
A. despair B. advance C. detail D. reality
34.
A. precious B. external C. invisible D. powerful
35.
A. belief B. culture C. standard D. value
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲作者从荷兰到美国生活后感受到的感情差异。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一场大概的自我介绍中，我以一种低调的方式介绍自己是“对文化和情感感兴趣”的人之一。A. analysis分析；B. state状态；C. position位置；D. round一场。根据下文“I introduced myself”可知，作者这里做了“一场”自我介绍。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一场大概的自我介绍中，我以一种低调的方式介绍自己是“对文化和情感感兴趣”的人之一。A. plain简朴的，低调的；B. passive被动的；C. dramatic戏剧性的；D. proud自豪的。根据下文“and thought that “expert” was a big word”可知，作者在这里“低调地”介绍自己。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这位教授补充了我的自我介绍，以符合美国的标准，说我是这个话题的世界专家之一。A. set设置；B. fit适合；C. gain获得；D. assist协助。根据下文“American standards”以及语境可知，这位教授重新介绍了作者，以“适合”美国的方式介绍。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这位教授补充了我的自我介绍，以符合美国的标准，说我是这个话题的世界专家之一。A. spot现场；B. case情况；C. topic主题，话题；D. basis基础。根据上文“as one of those who are “interested in culture and emotion””可知，这位教授认为作者在“culture and emotion”这个话题上是专家。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为回应，我尴尬地低下了头，认为“专家”是个大词。A. appointment约定；B. argument争论；C. disappointment失望；D. embarrassment尴尬。根据下文“and thought that “expert” was a big word”可知，作者认为自己被抬高了，所以感觉“尴尬”。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我住在北卡罗来纳州时，我的新朋友来吃饭。 A. play玩；B. dine就餐；C. work工作；D. perform表演。根据下文“At the end of the evening, when my guests left, they thanked me for the dinner.”可知，朋友来作者家“就餐”。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对话充满了兴趣和活力，也充满了乐趣。A. support支持；B. noise噪声；C. fun乐趣；D. tension紧张。根据上文“full of interest and energy”可知，谈话充满了兴趣和活力，所以这其中也充满了“乐趣”。故选C。
28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我内心一沉，因为我在荷兰出生和长大，在那里“感谢晚餐”意味着这段关系是疏远的。A. sank下沉；B. melted熔化；C. raced跑；D. opened打开。根据下文“where “thanking for dinner” means the relationship is 9 ”可知，作者认为朋友这是疏远的举动，所以心里“一沉”，感到难受。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我内心一沉，因为我在荷兰出生和长大，在那里“感谢晚餐”意味着这段关系是疏远的。A. romantic浪漫的；B. normal正常的；C. close亲近的；D. distant遥远的，疏远的。根据下文“they were distancing themselves from me”可知，作者这里认为他们的关系是“疏远的”。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当你从一种文化迁移到另一种文化时，情感的差异足以让你感到格格不入。A. date日期；B. shape形状；C. place地点；D. sight景象。根据下文“move from one culture to another”以及语境可知，作者感觉从荷兰到美国后，情感显得格格不入，out of palce意为“格格不入”符合语境。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：歇根大学的教授本想让我感觉良好，但却让我感到不舒服。A. reliable可靠的；B. good好的；C. serious严重的；D. energetic精力充沛的。根据下文“instead made me uncomfortable”可知，原本教授的本意是让作者感觉“良好”。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的朋友们本想表示由衷的感激，但他们让我觉得他们在疏远我。A. gratitude感激；B. respect尊重；C. admiration钦佩；D. affection感情。根据上文“they thanked me for the dinner”可知，原本朋友是为了“感谢”。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们认为情感是我们内心深处的感受，但在现实生活中，我们的情感发生在与他人的互动中。 A. despair绝望；B. advance进展；C. detail细节；D. reality现实。根据下文“our emotions happen in interactions with others”以及语境可知，作者这里通过现实的例子说明，在“现实”生活中，情感是互动而产生的。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我自己的文化中，很难观察到别人看不见的情感，但当我搬到美国时，我能够看到它们——这与我成长的地方不同。A. precious珍贵的；B. external外面的；C. invisible看不见的；D. powerful强大的。根据下文“but I was able to see”中but和语境可知，这些情感实际上是“难以看见的”。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我自己的文化中，很难观察到别人看不见的情感，但当我搬到美国时，我能够看到它们——这与我成长的地方不同。A. belief信念；B. culture文化；C. standard标准；D. value价值。根据上文“In my own culture”可知，作者这里指在美国，这种“文化”是不同的。故选B。
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。
Delicate strokes(笔画), carved onto wood, with ultimate precision. This is woodblock printing, ____36____ ancient printing technique that has promoted human civilization.
Certain people are believed____37____ (bring) Buddhism into China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907),when there was a strong need to produce a large number of Buddhist scriptures(经文)，and copying by hand could not meet the ____38____ (rise) demand. Ancient Chinese craftsmen thus came up with a novel way to create printed works massively. Hence came the____39____ (origin) version of woodblock printing.
Traditional woodblock printing can be divided into four major steps: writing, engraving, printing, and binding. With each step then sub-divided into several procedures, ____40____ takes roughly 30 steps to produce a woodblock print. Characters and images____41____ (carve) to produce raised areas or lines, which calls for skilled hands.
The Buddhist scripture Diamond Sutra, the “earliest dated printed book”, can only be seen in the British Library, ____42____ a lot of Chinese treasures are stored. It is just one example of ancient works of art that not only tells the____43____ (wise) of our ancestors, but also is a witness____44____ the pursuit of beauty by Chinese craftsmen throughout centuries.
The invention of writing gave life to great thoughts,____45____ it was the invention of printing that made knowledge a shareable fruit for all humankind.
【答案】36. an 37. to have brought
38. rising 39. original
40. it 41. are carved
42. where 43. wisdom
44. to 45. but
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是木版印刷的起源和特点。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这就是木版印刷，一种推动人类文明发展的古老印刷技术。technique是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，ancient是元音音素开头，故用不定冠词用an。故填an。
【37题详解】
考查不定式。句意：据信，有人在唐朝（618-907）把佛教带入中国，当时需要制作大量佛经，手工复制无法满足日益增长的需求。be believed to do sth.是固定结构，bring这个动作发生在believe之前，故应用不定式的完成式to have done。故填to have brought。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：据信，有人在唐朝（618-907）把佛教带入中国，当时需要制作大量佛经，手工复制无法满足日益增长的需求。分析句子可知，空处应用形容词作定语修饰名词demand，rise的形容词形式为rising“（数量等）增加的”。故填rising。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：木版印刷术的原始版本由此而来。分析句子可知，空处应用形容词作定语修饰名词version，origin的形容词形式为original“最初的”。故填original。
【40题详解】
考查代词。句意：然后将每个步骤细分为几个过程， 制作一幅木版画大约需要30个步骤。It takes sth. to do sth.“做某事花费……”是固定结构，it在句中作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式。故填it。
【41题详解】
考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：文字和图像被雕刻成凸起的区域或线条，这需要熟练的工人。由下文calls可知，该句应用一般现在时，空处在句中作谓语，与主语构成被动关系，应用被动语态，主语Characters and images是复数，故填are carved。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：佛经《金刚经》是“年代最早的印刷本”，只有在大英图书馆才能看到，那里存放着许多中国珍宝。分析句子结构可知，先行词the British Library，从句中作状语。空处应用关系副词where引导非限制性定语从句。故填where。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：这只是古代艺术作品的一个例子，它不仅讲述了我们祖先的智慧，也见证了几个世纪以来中国工匠对美的追求。由空前的the和空后的of可知，空处应用名词在句中作宾语，wise的名词是wisdom“智慧”，是不可数名词。故填wisdom。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：这只是古代艺术作品的一个例子，它不仅讲述了我们祖先的智慧，也见证了几个世纪以来中国工匠对美的追求。 a witness to... “一个……的见证者”是固定短语。故填to。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：书写的发明赋予了伟大思想以生命，但是正是印刷术的发明使知识成为全人类共享的果实。分析句子结构可知，空处应填连词连接前后两个句子，根据句意，两个句子是转折关系，故填but。
第四部分：书面表达(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 冬至节气即将来临，假定你是李华，你校外教Mike对冬至这一中国二十四节气特别感兴趣，发电子邮件向你询问相关信息。请你回复邮件。
内容包括：1．介绍冬至节气；
2．分享冬至习俗。；
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右;
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3．开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：二十四节气 24 solar terms 冬至Winter Solstice
Dear Mike,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mike,
Having received your email in which you enquired about Winter Solstice, I am writing in reply to share some details with you.
As one of the solar term of the year, Winter Solstice usually falls on December 22nd, when the sun is at its furthest position from the Earth. As we all know, the daytime lasts the shortest while thenight lasts the longest of the year on this day. As an tradition, people treat that day a grand day and celebrate it. In the north, most people eat dumplings, while in the south, people have ricedumplings. Though people celebrate in a different way, they share the same happiness, family get together and have a big dinner. Winter Solstice gives family a chance to get reunion, the young come home to have a chat with parents and promote their communication.
I hope you have a better understanding of Winter Solstice now. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Yours,
Lihua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。冬至节气即将来临，假定你是李华，你校外教Mike对冬至这一中国二十四节气特别感兴趣，发电子邮件向你询问相关信息。请你回复邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
联系：contact→get in touch with
位置：position→location
传统：tradition→convention
快乐：happiness→joy
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Winter Solstice gives family a chance to get reunion, the young come home to have a chat with parents and promote their communication.
拓展句：Not only does Winter Solstice give family a chance to get reunion, but also the young come home to have a chat with parents and promote their communication.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Having received your email in which you enquired about Winter Solstice, I am writing in reply to share some details with you. (运用了介词+关系代词结构定语从句)
[高分句型2] If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
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。
I woke up to the sound of rumbling (隆隆声). At first, I thought it was thunder, but then I felt the ground shake beneath me. I sat up in bed, my heart pounding in my chest. It took a few moments for me to realize what was happening — an earthquake. I had always heard stories about earthquakes, but I had never experienced one myself. I knew that I needed to act fast to ensure my survival.
The room was shaking violently, and I struggled to keep my balance. I quickly got out of bed and tried to make my way to the door. I stumbled and fell a few times, but I managed to make it to the door and open it.
As I stepped outside, I met with chaos. The ground was still shaking, and I could hear the sound of buildings collapsing in the distance. People were running in all directions, screaming and crying. I knew that I needed to find a safe place to take cover.
I remembered reading that doorways were one of the safest places during an earthquake, so I made my way to the nearest doorway and waited there. The ground continued to shake, and I had never felt so scared in my life.
After what seemed like an eternity (永恒), the shaking finally stopped. I cautiously stepped out of the doorway, looking around at the destruction that the earthquake had caused.Buildings had crumbled to the ground, and fires were burning in the distance. I remembered that I had a survival kit in my car, so I made my way to the parking lot.
When I got there, I saw that my car had been crushed by debris (碎片) from a nearby building. I realized that I was on my own. I knew that I needed to stay calm and think rationally. I looked around and saw a group of people huddled together across the street. I made my way over to them, and they welcomed me into their group.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Together, we worked to find a safe place to take shelter.
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Eventually, after a few days, help arrived, and we were brought to safety.
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【答案】Together, we worked to find a safe place to take shelter. We found a nearby park that was relatively undamaged in the earthquake, and started to set up camp there. We used whatever materials we could find to build temporary shelters and shared our resources with each other. Over the next few days, we worked together to survive. We rationed our food and water we found, and took turns keeping a watch out for any signs of danger. We built a sense of community, and tried to support each other through the trauma of the earthquake.
Eventually, after a few days, help arrived, and we were brought to safety. Looking back on the experience, I realized that I had never felt more alive. Staying calm and working together can make all the difference. I had survived an earthquake, and I had done it with the help of others. It is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always hope. I have learned the lesson from this experience and I will use it to prepare for any further disasters that might come my way.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在隆隆声中醒来，意识到发生了地震后迅速行动，从房间里跑到了外面，所见之处，房倒屋塌，一片混乱。作者环顾四周，看到一群人聚集在街对面，于是走过去加入了他们。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我们一起努力寻找一个安全的地方避难。”可知，第一段可描写作者一行人是如何在救援到来之前努力生存的。
②由第二段首句内容“几天后，救援终于来了，我们被带到安全的地方。”可知，第二段可描写作者从这次经历中收获的人生感悟，在与陌生人的相互帮助下，作者从地震中幸存了下来，这次经历告诉他，即使在至暗时刻也总是会有希望。
2.续写线索：找到一个公园——建造临时住所——努力生存——救援到来——个人感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①开始扎营：start to set up camp/begin to put up camp
②建造临时避难所：build temporary shelters/construct temporary shelters
③为……做准备：prepare for/make preparations for
情绪类
①保持冷静：stay calm/keep calm
②希望：hope/prospect
【点睛】[高分句型1] We found a nearby park that was relatively undamaged in the earthquake, and started to set up camp there.(运用了关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] Looking back on the experience, I realized that I had never felt more alive.(运用了现在分词作时间状语和连词that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型3] It is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always hope.(运用了that引导同位语语从句)
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