2023年下期高二期末质量检测
英语试题卷
考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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。
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。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. What will the man probably take
A. The subway. B. The bus. C. The taxi.
2. When will the library be open on Saturdays
A. 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m.
B. 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
C. Closed.
3. What’s the man now
A. An engineer. B. A teacher. C. An official.
4. What does the man mean
A. The woman should consult her dancing teacher.
B. The woman should practice more.
C. The woman should continue to take her dancing class.
5. What do we learn from the conversation
A. The woman may not have followed the doctor’s instructions.
B. The man will go to see the doctor again with the woman.
C. The woman is too ill to recover in a few days.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man like to do this evening
A. Hold a party. B. Watch TV. C. Go to the cinema.
7. When will the company party start
A. At 5:30. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:00.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What is the man
A. A salesman in a small shop.
B. A manager of a supermarket.
C. A staff of a department store.
9. What might the woman think of supermarket staff
A. Unfriendly. B. Nice. C. Well paid.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10至第 12三个小题。
10. Where did the man see the ad for the bike sale
A. On TV. B. In a department store.
C. In the newspaper.
11. Which bike is the latest model
A. The Anderson. B. The Curzon. C. The Instant.
12. What does the man decide to do in the end
A. Buy the cheapest one.
B. Go to the shop to have a look first.
C. Buy the one recommended by the woman.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。
13. What is the purpose of the woman’s visit
A. Business. B. Tour. C. Business and tour.
14. Where will the woman stay during her stay in the country
A. At a friend’s home. B. At a hotel. C. At her own home.
15. What is in the woman’s luggage
A. Clothes, computer and books.
B. CD player, clothes and books.
C. Some gifts, books and CD player.
16. What do we know about the woman
A. Her parents are on the same trip.
B. She enjoys travelling to different countries.
C. She was born in that country.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17至第20 四个小题。
17. What was Mr. Flowers’ greatest hope
A. To grow beautiful flowers.
B. To take part in the competition.
C. To grow a rose of new color and win a prize.
18. Why did the boys often throw a stone or two at the glasshouse
A. Because they hated Mr. Flowers.
B. Because they were naughty.
C. Because they just wanted to play a joke on Mr. Flowers.
19. Why did Mr. Flowers put up a large notice made of good strong wood
A. To tell the boys not to throw stones at the notice.
B. To make the boys see it clearly.
C. To make the glasshouse safe.
20. Why did the boys throw stones at Mr. Flowers’ notice
A. Because they wanted to do what they were told not to.
B. Because the notice was closer to the path.
C. Because the notice was in the way.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Need a Job This Summer
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for Youth
If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.
Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).
Summer Company
Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)
Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.
1. What is special about Summer Company
A. It requires no training before employment.
B. It provides awards for running new businesses.
C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D. It offers more summer job opportunities.
2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
A 15-18. B. 15-24. C. 15-29. D. 16-17.
3. Which program favors the disabled
A. Jobs for Youth. B. Summer Company.
C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program. D. Summer Employment Opportunities.
B
A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal rainfall. The lack of enough rainfall, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil wetness or groundwater, diminished steam low (减少的水流), crop loss, and a general water shortage. Droughts are the second-most costly weather events after hurricanes.
The early effects of a drought maybe difficult to identify right away, so it may take weeks or months to determine that a drought has started. The end of a drought is hard to identify for the same reason. A drought may last for weeks, months, or even years. Sometimes, drought conditions can exist for ten years or more in a region. The longer a drought lasts, the greater the harmful effects it has on people.
Droughts affect people in several ways. Clean drinking water is significant for all life, and sources of water may narrow during a drought. Without the presence of water, people must bring in enough water from elsewhere to survive. Water is also needed for crops to grow. When not enough rainfalls to naturally water crops, they must be watered by irrigation (灌溉). Irrigation is possible only when there is enough water in nearby rivers, lakes, or streams, or from groundwater. During a drought, these water sources are diminished and may even dry up, preventing crops from being irrigated and causing them to die off.
One person studying these problems is Alexandra Cousteau, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer whose latest plan is Blue Legacy. She started Blue Legacy to raise awareness that we live on a water planet and must take care of it. Cousteau, the granddaughter of the well-known ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, believes that water will be a key issue in this century. She predicts that water problems such as drought, storms, floods, and degraded water quality will create “water refugees”, people moving in search of water. Cousteau stresses that we must do all we can to protect Earth’s valuable freshwater resources.
4. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To introduce what a drought is. B. To compare droughts with hurricanes.
C. To explain why a drought occurs. D. To raise awareness of some disasters.
5. Among all disasters, what is special about droughts
A. They cause the greatest harms. B. They are hard to spot in no time.
C. They usually end for no reason. D. They influence people’s living.
6. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. Crops cannot grow without water.
B Irrigation is impossible during a drought.
C. There are many ways to prevent droughts.
D. Droughts influence living and agriculture.
7. Why is “water refugees” mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To popularize Blue Legacy.
B. To tell we live on a water planet.
C. To persuade people to look for water.
D. To stress the importance of water resource.
C
Scientists say they have created a new device that can turn brain signals into electronic speech.The invention could one day give people who have lost the ability to speak a better way of communicating than current ones.
The device was developed by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco.Their results were recently published in a study in the journal Nature.Scientists created a"brain machine connection"that was set in the brain.The device was built to read and record brain signals that helped control the muscles to produce speech.These include the lips, tongue and jaw .
The study involved five volunteer patients who were being treated for epilepsy(癫痫).The individuals had the ability to speak and already had electrodes(电极)set in their brains.The volunteers were asked to read several hundred sentences aloud while the researchers recorded their brain activity.
The researchers used audio recordings to reproduce the vocal(发声的) muscle movement which is the key to producing human speech.Future studies will test the technology on people who are unable to speak.
The study reports the reproduced sentences were understandable to hundreds of human listeners asked to write out what they heard.The listeners were able to write out 43 percent of sentences with perfect accuracy.
Edward Chang is a professor of the university's Weill Institute.He was a lead researcher on the project.Chang admitted that much more research of the system would be needed to reach the goal of perfectly reproducing spoken language.
8. Who will probably benefit most from this device
A. Those unable to hear. B. Those unable to see.
C. Those unable to speak. D. Those unable to write.
9. What do we know about the"brain machine connection"
A. It could control the muscles. B. It could produce human speech.
C. It could transform brain signals. D. It could read and record brain signals.
10. Which of the following is important for production of human speech
A. Brain activity. B. Muscle control.
C. Audio recording. D. Vocal muscle movement.
11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Science. B. Fashion.
C. Education. D. Entertainment.
D
After a very long battle with cancer, Steve Jobs died at the age of 56. Millions of people worldwide were in deep sorrow for his death. His Apple products, like Michael Jackson’s songs, touched people’s hearts and changed their lives.
Jobs was not an inventor, but he was an innovator (创新者), and a businessman. Based on others’ technology, he designed products of great style for easy use. And he made Apple products seem cool! The iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad were always the coolest products on the market.
Steve Jobs was also a good example of “The American Dream”. He came from humble (低下的) beginnings. He had been an adopted child in a working class family. He dropped out of college early and started Apple in his garage. But his success was soon followed by bad luck.
Jobs was fired as CEO of the company in 1985, but that setback did not stop him. Jobs built a new computer company and also started Pixar. Later, when Apple was in trouble, Jobs was brought back to save the company — and he did it!
Jobs is a great role model for young people. He had a dream and he took chances (even foolish chances, he admitted) to achieve that dream. He suffered setbacks in business, but he didn’t give up his dream. In the end, he left some inspiring words for young innovators: “Stay hungry, stay foolish!”
12. Steve Jobs was ________ .
A. a great inventor B. a successful businessman
C. a creative designer D. both B and C
13. Where did Jobs start Apple
A. In the garage. B. In the college. C. In Pixar. D. In the market.
14. What does the underlined word “setback” mean in the passage
A. struggle B. danger C. failure D. mistake
15. By saying “Stay hungry, stay foolish!”, Jobs means that young innovators________.
A. should struggle against difficulties to realize their dreams.
B. should be hungry to realize their dreams.
C. should be foolish to realize their dreams.
D. should be both hungry and foolish to realize their dreams.
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。
While the road to success may differ for each individual, there are certain suggestions that can guide you along the way.
____16____ The first step towards success is to establish clear and specific goals. Take the time to identify your passions, interests, and long-term aspirations (志向). Set both short-term and long-term goals that are realistic, measurable and achievable. Having a clear sense of direction will keep you focused and positive.
Create a plan. Once you have set your goals, create a well-organized plan. Break down your goals into small, manageable tasks. ____17____ Put your tasks in order of importance, set deadlines, and regularly review and adjust your plan as needed. Consistency and discipline (自制力) are key to staying on track.
Continuous learning. Never stop learning and improving. ____18____ Whether it’s through formal education, workshops, or self-study, invest in acquiring new knowledge and skills. Stay updated with industry trends and advancements, and adapt accordingly. A commitment to lifelong learning will enhance your expertise and open doors to new opportunities.
Embrace challenges and take risks. Success often comes with taking calculated risks and stepping out of your comfort zone. Be willing to embrace new challenges, as they provide opportunities for growth and innovation. Overcoming obstacles (阻碍) will develop resilience and build character. Remember, failure is not final. ____19____
Build a support network. Surround yourself with a supportive and like minded network of individuals who inspire and motivate you. ____20____ Their guidance, advice, and experiences can provide valuable insights for you and help you get through challenges.
In conclusion, success is a personal definition that varies for each individual. With some proper strategies, you can improve your potential and achieve success. .
A. Set clear goals.
B. Keep your own character.
C. It’s what you are looking for.
D. It’s a stepping stone towards success.
E. Create a timeline to track your progress.
F. Stay curious and seek opportunities for your growth.
G. Seek teachers who have achieved success in your desired field.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In traditional Chinese culture fish has rich meanings. It ___21___ wealth. Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages ___22___ they multiply rapidly and some times swim in pairs. Fish is an important ___23___ in traditional values and are among the signs showing that something is ___24___ to be successful. The most popular fish theme found in Chinese art and ___25___ is that of the carp (鲤鱼). The ___26___ of “boneless” techniques makes the swimming fish more real and convincing. Known to most Westerners as koi fish (锦鲤), the Chinese carp has ___27___ symbolic values within Chinese culture. The carp is a powerful symbol of ___28___. The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is ___29___ to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China. During the Spring Festival “lucky money” is ___30___ in red envelopes decorated with a carp and symbols of long life ___31___ peaches and pine trees. There are many different ___32___ of the carp, with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow.
“You are not ___33___, so how would you know the happiness of fish ” Chuang Tsu created this famous saying when he ___34___ an issue with Hui Tsu. The message of the story is that someone has his own enjoyment while others can ___35___ appreciate that.
21. A. produces B. spreads C. determines D. represents
22. A. so B. because C. unless D. though
23. A. picture B. animal C. food D. symbol
24. A. used B. afraid C. forced D. likely
25. A. technology B. culture C. transport D. education
26. A. identity B. application C. shortcoming D. insurance
27. A. selfless B. peaceful C. numerous D. informal
28. A. beauty B. strength C. smartness D. wisdom
29. A. helpful B. true C. similar D. rude
30. A. cut off B. taken away C. given out D. used up
31. A. such as B. as a result of C. owing to D. in front of
32. A. names B. owners C. shelters D. colours
33. A. fish B. history C. water D. air
34. A. wrote B. tested C. performed D. discussed
35. A. always B. never C. easily D. mostly
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。
The ancient town of Fenghuang is a place with beautiful village life in rural China. Having travelled directly from the busy city, I regard Fenghuang as a better ___36___ (choose) to have a breath of the fresh air.
When I paid ___37___ visit to Fenghuang, it was July. My friend and I ___38___(excited) explored, walking along the ancient wall and crossing the beautiful, old bridges. People there were very ___39___(relax). They were neither troubled by the hot weather nor by the tourists, walking, eating and playing outdoors. ___40___ the first evening we bought spicy, cold noodles and ate on the riverbank as we watched the sunset.
We stayed in a small hotel ___41___ was similar to many of the traditional ___42___ (building) in the village Our room was built on high stilts(桩子) over the banks of the river. From our window we could hear the rush of the water and the sounds of of excited tourists ___43___ (travel) in small boats downstream. We saw people at work busy catching fish and young children playing in shallow waters.
Although there ___44___ (be) many visitors to Fenghuang, we did not see any other foreigner during our stay. After several days, I was still unwilling ____45____( leave).
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分 15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你在网上看到一家研究候鸟(migrant birds)的机构招募兼职候鸟观察员(bird watcher)。请你给该机构发一封应聘邮件，内容包括：
1.自我推荐；2.自荐原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(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，使之构成一篇完整短文。
About six months ago, I joined a gym. Every morning, there was one personal trainer who worked out. He did his routine with such a quiet determination that he made it all look very easy. When I wanted to quit, I watched him push himself to his own limits, and I found myself motivated to work hard.
Several weeks ago, I was watching him do chin-ups (引体向上) effortlessly. I asked him if I could try a chin-up. I had never tried before. He eagerly stepped aside and encouraged me to step up to the bar. I pulled myself up without thinking... Once...then twice. I had no strength left. I told him that was all I had, so he stepped up behind me and pushed me up for a third and a fourth pull. It felt so good and I smiled from ear to ear.
The next day when I was done with my workout, I asked him to spot me again. Again, I did two. Again on day three and so on. I thought it was pitiful that I could only do two, but he said he was impressed with my chin-ups, explaining that most people couldn’t do them at all. He further told me that if I practiced every day, I would be doing five or six in no time.
I just jumped in and gave it a try. A few months had passed since that memorable day at the gym. I continued to work on my chin-ups, slowly but steadily. With each passing week, I could feel my strength increasing and my determination growing.
One day, as I approached the chin-up bar, my trainer noticed the determination in my eyes. He smiled and said, “You know, you’ve come a long way in such a short time. I believe it’s time to set a new goal for yourself.” I asked, “What do you have in mind ” He replied, “How about aiming for ten consecutive (连续不断的) chin-ups I have no doubt that you can achieve it with your insistence.”
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。
I was both excited and nervous about this new challenge.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finally, one morning, it happened.
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听力答案：1~5 ABCCA 6~10 BABAC 11~15 ABCBB 16~20 CCBCA2023年下期高二期末质量检测
英语试题卷
考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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。
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。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. What will the man probably take
A. The subway. B. The bus. C. The taxi.
2. When will the library be open on Saturdays
A. 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m.
B. 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
C. Closed.
3. What’s the man now
A. An engineer. B. A teacher. C. An official.
4. What does the man mean
A. The woman should consult her dancing teacher.
B. The woman should practice more.
C. The woman should continue to take her dancing class.
5. What do we learn from the conversation
A. The woman may not have followed the doctor’s instructions.
B. The man will go to see the doctor again with the woman.
C. The woman is too ill to recover in a few days.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man like to do this evening
A. Hold a party. B. Watch TV. C. Go to the cinema.
7. When will the company party start
A. At 5:30. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:00.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What is the man
A. A salesman in a small shop.
B. A manager of a supermarket.
C. A staff of a department store.
9. What might the woman think of supermarket staff
A. Unfriendly. B. Nice. C. Well paid.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10至第 12三个小题。
10. Where did the man see the ad for the bike sale
A. On TV. B. In a department store.
C. In the newspaper.
11. Which bike is the latest model
A. The Anderson. B. The Curzon. C. The Instant.
12. What does the man decide to do in the end
A. Buy the cheapest one.
B. Go to the shop to have a look first.
C. Buy the one recommended by the woman.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。
13. What is the purpose of the woman’s visit
A. Business. B. Tour. C. Business and tour.
14. Where will the woman stay during her stay in the country
A. At a friend’s home. B. At a hotel. C. At her own home.
15. What is in the woman’s luggage
A. Clothes, computer and books.
B. CD player, clothes and books.
C. Some gifts, books and CD player.
16 What do we know about the woman
A. Her parents are on the same trip.
B. She enjoys travelling to different countries.
C. She was born in that country.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17至第20 四个小题。
17. What was Mr. Flowers’ greatest hope
A. To grow beautiful flowers.
B. To take part in the competition.
C. To grow a rose of new color and win a prize.
18. Why did the boys often throw a stone or two at the glasshouse
A. Because they hated Mr. Flowers.
B. Because they were naughty.
C. Because they just wanted to play a joke on Mr. Flowers.
19. Why did Mr. Flowers put up a large notice made of good strong wood
A. To tell the boys not to throw stones at the notice.
B. To make the boys see it clearly.
C. To make the glasshouse safe.
20. Why did the boys throw stones at Mr. Flowers’ notice
A. Because they wanted to do what they were told not to.
B. Because the notice was closer to the path.
C. Because the notice was in the way.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Need a Job This Summer
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for Youth
If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.
Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).
Summer Company
Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)
Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.
1. What is special about Summer Company
A. It requires no training before employment.
B. It provides awards for running new businesses.
C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D. It offers more summer job opportunities.
2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
A. 15-18. B. 15-24. C. 15-29. D. 16-17.
3. Which program favors the disabled
A. Jobs for Youth. B. Summer Company.
C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program. D. Summer Employment Opportunities.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文为应用文。省政府及其合作伙伴提供了许多项目来帮助学生暑期在找到工作，本文介绍了其中一些项目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Summer Company部分中的Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.可知，Summer Company为学生提供实践性的商业培训和高达3000美元的奖励，以启动和经营他们自己的暑期业务。“start and run their own summer businesses”即“为开办新的业务”，这对应B项中的“runn new businesses”，二者是词义之间的转述关系。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Stewardship Youth Ranger Program部分中Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.可知，符合条件的学生是16岁或17岁的学生，但在今年12月31日之前未满18岁。由此得出，这个项目要求年龄在16-17岁之间。故选D。
3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Summer Employment Opportunities部分中最后一句Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.可知，Summer Employment Opportunities有些职位是给残疾人的。故选D。
B
A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal rainfall. The lack of enough rainfall, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil wetness or groundwater, diminished steam low (减少的水流), crop loss, and a general water shortage. Droughts are the second-most costly weather events after hurricanes.
The early effects of a drought maybe difficult to identify right away, so it may take weeks or months to determine that a drought has started. The end of a drought is hard to identify for the same reason. A drought may last for weeks, months, or even years. Sometimes, drought conditions can exist for ten years or more in a region. The longer a drought lasts, the greater the harmful effects it has on people.
Droughts affect people in several ways. Clean drinking water is significant for all life, and sources of water may narrow during a drought. Without the presence of water, people must bring in enough water from elsewhere to survive. Water is also needed for crops to grow. When not enough rainfalls to naturally water crops, they must be watered by irrigation (灌溉). Irrigation is possible only when there is enough water in nearby rivers, lakes, or streams, or from groundwater. During a drought, these water sources are diminished and may even dry up, preventing crops from being irrigated and causing them to die off.
One person studying these problems is Alexandra Cousteau, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer whose latest plan is Blue Legacy. She started Blue Legacy to raise awareness that we live on a water planet and must take care of it. Cousteau, the granddaughter of the well-known ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, believes that water will be a key issue in this century. She predicts that water problems such as drought, storms, floods, and degraded water quality will create “water refugees”, people moving in search of water. Cousteau stresses that we must do all we can to protect Earth’s valuable freshwater resources.
4. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To introduce what a drought is. B. To compare droughts with hurricanes.
C. To explain why a drought occurs. D. To raise awareness of some disasters.
5. Among all disasters, what is special about droughts
A. They cause the greatest harms. B. They are hard to spot in no time.
C. They usually end for no reason. D. They influence people’s living.
6. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. Crops cannot grow without water.
B. Irrigation is impossible during a drought.
C. There are many ways to prevent droughts.
D. Droughts influence living and agriculture.
7. Why is “water refugees” mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To popularize Blue Legacy.
B. To tell we live on a water planet.
C. To persuade people to look for water.
D. To stress the importance of water resource.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了什么是干旱、干旱的特点以及干旱的影响。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一自然段“A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal rainfall. The lack of enough rainfall, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil wetness or groundwater, diminished steam low (减少的水流), crop loss, and a general water shortage. Droughts are the second-most costly weather events after hurricanes. (干旱是指一个地区的降雨量低于正常水平的一段时间。缺乏足够的降雨，无论是雨还是雪，都可能导致土壤湿度或地下水减少、蒸汽量减少、作物损失和普遍缺水。干旱是仅次于飓风的第二大天气事件。)”可知，本段主要介绍了什么是干旱以及引起干旱的因素。因此第一段的作用是介绍什么是干旱。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二自然段“The early effects of a drought maybe difficult to identify right away, so it may take weeks or months to determine that a drought has started. The end of a drought is hard to identify for the same reason. A drought may last for weeks, months, or even years. (干旱的早期影响可能很难立即确定，因此可能需要数周或数月的时间才能确定干旱已经开始。由于同样的原因，干旱的结束很难确定。干旱可能持续数周、数月甚至数年。)”可知，在所有灾害中，干旱的特别之处在于它们很难在短时间内被发现。故选B。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三自然段“Droughts affect people in several ways. (干旱对人们的影响有几个方面。)”可知，本段主要介绍干旱对人们的影响。又根据本段“Clean drinking water is significant for all life, and sources of water may narrow during a drought. (清洁的饮用水对所有生命都很重要，干旱期间水源可能会减少。)”和“Water is also needed for crops to grow. When not enough rainfalls to naturally water crops, they must be watered by irrigation (灌溉) . (作物生长也需要水。当降雨量不足以自然灌溉作物时，必须通过灌溉来解决。)”可知，第三段主要阐述干旱对生活和农业的影响。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“She predicts that water problems such as drought, storms, floods, and degraded water quality will create “water refugees”, people moving in search of water. Cousteau stresses that we must do all we can to protect Earth’s valuable freshwater resources. (她预测，干旱、风暴、洪水和水质恶化等水问题将造成“水难民”，即人们四处寻找水源。库斯托强调，我们必须竭尽全力保护地球上宝贵的淡水资源。)”可知，最后一段提到“水难民”是为了说明缺水问题的严重影响，进而强调水资源的重要性。故选D。
C
Scientists say they have created a new device that can turn brain signals into electronic speech.The invention could one day give people who have lost the ability to speak a better way of communicating than current ones.
The device was developed by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco.Their results were recently published in a study in the journal Nature.Scientists created a"brain machine connection"that was set in the brain.The device was built to read and record brain signals that helped control the muscles to produce speech.These include the lips, tongue and jaw .
The study involved five volunteer patients who were being treated for epilepsy(癫痫).The individuals had the ability to speak and already had electrodes(电极)set in their brains.The volunteers were asked to read several hundred sentences aloud while the researchers recorded their brain activity.
The researchers used audio recordings to reproduce the vocal(发声的) muscle movement which is the key to producing human speech.Future studies will test the technology on people who are unable to speak.
The study reports the reproduced sentences were understandable to hundreds of human listeners asked to write out what they heard.The listeners were able to write out 43 percent of sentences with perfect accuracy.
Edward Chang is a professor of the university's Weill Institute.He was a lead researcher on the project.Chang admitted that much more research of the system would be needed to reach the goal of perfectly reproducing spoken language.
8. Who will probably benefit most from this device
A. Those unable to hear. B. Those unable to see.
C. Those unable to speak. D. Those unable to write.
9. What do we know about the"brain machine connection"
A. It could control the muscles. B. It could produce human speech.
C. It could transform brain signals. D. It could read and record brain signals.
10. Which of the following is important for production of human speech
A. Brain activity. B. Muscle control.
C Audio recording. D. Vocal muscle movement.
11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Science. B. Fashion.
C. Education. D. Entertainment.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【分析】本文为说明文。科学家们表示，他们已经发明了一种可以将大脑信号转换成电子语音的新设备。这项发明有一天可能会给那些失去说话能力的人提供比现在更好的交流方式。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的The invention could one day give people who have lost the ability to speak a better way of communicating than current ones.（这项发明有一天可能会给那些失去说话能力的人提供比现在更好的交流方式）可推知，这种新设备会让那些不能说话的人最受益。故C选项正确。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中The device was built to read and record brain signals that helped control the muscles to produce speech.（该设备用于读取和记录大脑信号，帮助控制肌肉产生语言）可知，brain machine connection可以读取和记录大脑信号。故D选项正确。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的The researchers used audio recordings to reproduce the vocal(发声的) muscle movement which is the key to producing human speech.（研究人员使用录音来重现发声肌肉运动，这是产生人类语言的关键）可知，发声肌肉运动对人类语言的产生是至关重要的。故D选项正确。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一种可以将大脑信号转换成电子语音的新设备，由此可推知，本文可能出现在报纸的科学版块。故A选项正确。
【点睛】阅读是理解的前提和手段；理解是分析、加工和处理信息，是阅读的目的和结果。因此，做阅读理解题时，考生可以先看题目，然后再看文段，这样带着问题去阅读就更有目的性。从近几年高考英语题型来看，阅读理解主要有以下几种题型：主旨大意题，细节理解题，词义猜测题，推理判断题，观点态度题等。考生在阅读的过程中必须具备下列技能，才能获取和处理信息：略读，查读，预测下文，理解大意，分清文章中的事实和观点，猜测词义，推理判断，了解重点细节，理解文章结构，理解图表信息，理解指代关系，理解逻辑关系，理解作者意图，评价阅读内容。如第2小题，根据第二段中的The device was built to read and record brain signals that helped control the muscles to produce speech.（该设备用于读取和记录大脑信号，帮助控制肌肉产生语言）可知，brain machine connection是放置到大脑中的设备，它可以读取和记录大脑信号。故D选项正确。
D
After a very long battle with cancer, Steve Jobs died at the age of 56. Millions of people worldwide were in deep sorrow for his death. His Apple products, like Michael Jackson’s songs, touched people’s hearts and changed their lives.
Jobs was not an inventor, but he was an innovator (创新者), and a businessman. Based on others’ technology, he designed products of great style for easy use. And he made Apple products seem cool! The iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad were always the coolest products on the market.
Steve Jobs was also a good example of “The American Dream”. He came from humble (低下的) beginnings. He had been an adopted child in a working class family. He dropped out of college early and started Apple in his garage. But his success was soon followed by bad luck.
Jobs was fired as CEO of the company in 1985, but that setback did not stop him. Jobs built a new computer company and also started Pixar. Later, when Apple was in trouble, Jobs was brought back to save the company — and he did it!
Jobs is a great role model for young people. He had a dream and he took chances (even foolish chances, he admitted) to achieve that dream. He suffered setbacks in business, but he didn’t give up his dream. In the end, he left some inspiring words for young innovators: “Stay hungry, stay foolish!”
12. Steve Jobs was ________ .
A. a great inventor B. a successful businessman
C. a creative designer D. both B and C
13. Where did Jobs start Apple
A. In the garage. B. In the college. C. In Pixar. D. In the market.
14. What does the underlined word “setback” mean in the passage
A. struggle B. danger C. failure D. mistake
15. By saying “Stay hungry, stay foolish!”, Jobs means that young innovators________.
A. should struggle against difficulties to realize their dreams.
B. should be hungry to realize their dreams.
C. should be foolish to realize their dreams.
D. should be both hungry and foolish to realize their dreams.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了苹果公司创始人Steve Jobs的个人经历以及他是如何创立苹果公司的。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Jobs was not an inventor, but he was an innovator (创新者), and a businessman.(乔布斯不是一个发明家，但他是一个创新者，也是一个商人)”可知，史蒂夫·乔布斯是一位成功的商人和富有创造力的设计师。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“He dropped out of college early and started Apple in his garage.(他早早从大学退学，在自己的车库里创立了苹果公司)”可知，乔布斯在车库里创立了苹果公司。故选A。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Jobs was fired as CEO of the company in 1985”可知，1985年，乔布斯被苹果公司解雇，这是一次失败，但并没有阻止他。故划线词意思是“失败”。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Jobs is a great role model for young people. He had a dream and he took chances (even foolish chances, he admitted) to achieve that dream. He suffered setbacks in business, but he didn’t give up his dream. In the end, he left some inspiring words for young innovators: “Stay hungry, stay foolish!”(乔布斯是年轻人的榜样。他有一个梦想，他会抓住机会（他承认，即使是愚蠢的机会）来实现这个梦想。他在生意上遭受挫折，但他没有放弃自己的梦想。最后，他给年轻的创新者们留下了一些鼓舞人心的话：“求知若饥，虚心若愚!”)”可推知，“求知若饥，虚心若愚”的意思是，年轻的创新者应该与困难抗争，实现自己的梦想。故选A。
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。
While the road to success may differ for each individual, there are certain suggestions that can guide you along the way.
____16____ The first step towards success is to establish clear and specific goals. Take the time to identify your passions, interests, and long-term aspirations (志向). Set both short-term and long-term goals that are realistic, measurable and achievable. Having a clear sense of direction will keep you focused and positive.
Create a plan. Once you have set your goals, create a well-organized plan. Break down your goals into small, manageable tasks. ____17____ Put your tasks in order of importance, set deadlines, and regularly review and adjust your plan as needed. Consistency and discipline (自制力) are key to staying on track.
Continuous learning. Never stop learning and improving. ____18____ Whether it’s through formal education, workshops, or self-study, invest in acquiring new knowledge and skills. Stay updated with industry trends and advancements, and adapt accordingly. A commitment to lifelong learning will enhance your expertise and open doors to new opportunities.
Embrace challenges and take risks. Success often comes with taking calculated risks and stepping out of your comfort zone. Be willing to embrace new challenges, as they provide opportunities for growth and innovation. Overcoming obstacles (阻碍) will develop resilience and build character. Remember, failure is not final. ____19____
Build a support network. Surround yourself with a supportive and like minded network of individuals who inspire and motivate you. ____20____ Their guidance, advice, and experiences can provide valuable insights for you and help you get through challenges.
In conclusion, success is a personal definition that varies for each individual. With some proper strategies, you can improve your potential and achieve success. .
A. Set clear goals.
B. Keep your own character.
C. It’s what you are looking for.
D. It’s a stepping stone towards success.
E. Create a timeline to track your progress.
F. Stay curious and seek opportunities for your growth.
G. Seek teachers who have achieved success in your desired field.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. F 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要介绍了成功的一些建议。
【16题详解】
根据后文“The first step towards success is to establish clear and specific goals. (迈向成功的第一步是建立明确而具体的目标)”可知，本段主要介绍通往成功之路第一步要先建立明确而具体的目标。A选项“Set clear goals.(设定明确的目标)”概括本段段旨，符合语境。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据前文“ Break down your goals into small, manageable tasks. (把你目标分解成小的、可管理的任务)”以及后文“Put your tasks in order of importance, set deadlines, and regularly review and adjust your plan as needed. (把你的任务按重要性排序，设定截止日期，并根据需要定期检查和调整你的计划)”可知，此处强调的是把目标分解为小目标，接下来应该是创建时间表，记录实现每个小目标的过程，同时根据任务的重要性将每个小目标排序，定期检查和调整目标计划。E选项“Create a timeline to track your progress.(创建一个时间表来记录你的进步)”承上启下，符合语境。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据前文“Never stop learning and improving.(永远不要停止学习和提高)”可知，此处强调不要停止学习，要一直不断地提升。F选项“Stay curious and seek opportunities for your growth.(保持好奇心，为自己的成长寻找机会)”承接前文，指出保持好奇心为自己的成长寻找机会，符合语境。故选F。
【19题详解】
根据前文“Remember, failure is not final.(记住，失败不是终点)”可知，此处强调失败并不只是重点，后文应该指出失败的其他作用。D选项“It’s a stepping stone towards success.(这是通往成功的垫脚石)”指出失败是通往成功的垫脚石，经历失败，才能成功，符合语境。故选D。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Their guidance, advice, and experiences can provide valuable insights for you and help you get through challenges.(他们的指导、建议和经验可以为你提供有价值的见解，帮助你度过挑战)”可知，此处强调来自于老师的指导、建议和经验可以为你提供有价值的见解，帮助你度过挑战。前文应该指出在你想要成功的领域中向老师寻求建议。G选项“Seek teachers who have achieved success in your desired field.(寻找在你想要的领域取得成功的老师)”中的teachers与下文的their相呼应，强调老师的指导、建议和经验在成功路上的重要性，符合语境。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings. It ___21___ wealth. Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages ___22___ they multiply rapidly and some times swim in pairs. Fish is an important ___23___ in traditional values and are among the signs showing that something is ___24___ to be successful. The most popular fish theme found in Chinese art and ___25___ is that of the carp (鲤鱼). The ___26___ of “boneless” techniques makes the swimming fish more real and convincing. Known to most Westerners as koi fish (锦鲤), the Chinese carp has ___27___ symbolic values within Chinese culture. The carp is a powerful symbol of ___28___. The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is ___29___ to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China. During the Spring Festival “lucky money” is ___30___ in red envelopes decorated with a carp and symbols of long life ___31___ peaches and pine trees. There are many different ___32___ of the carp, with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow.
“You are not ___33___, so how would you know the happiness of fish ” Chuang Tsu created this famous saying when he ___34___ an issue with Hui Tsu. The message of the story is that someone has his own enjoyment while others can ___35___ appreciate that.
21. A. produces B. spreads C. determines D. represents
22. A. so B. because C. unless D. though
23. A. picture B. animal C. food D. symbol
24. A. used B. afraid C. forced D. likely
25. A. technology B. culture C. transport D. education
26. A. identity B. application C. shortcoming D. insurance
27. A. selfless B. peaceful C. numerous D. informal
28. A. beauty B. strength C. smartness D. wisdom
29. A. helpful B. true C. similar D. rude
30. A. cut off B. taken away C. given out D. used up
31. A. such as B. as a result of C. owing to D. in front of
32. A. names B. owners C. shelters D. colours
33. A. fish B. history C. water D. air
34. A. wrote B. tested C. performed D. discussed
35. A. always B. never C. easily D. mostly
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了鱼在中国传统文化和传统价值中有着重要的意义。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它代表了财富。A. produces生产；B. spreads展开；C. determines决定；D. represents代表。根据下文“also stands for”可知，空格处动词与stands for同义，表示“代表”。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：鱼也代表和谐和幸福的婚姻，因为它们繁殖迅速，有时还成双成对地游泳。A. so因此；B. because因为；C. unless除非；D. though虽然。“繁殖迅速，有时还成双成对地游泳”是“鱼也代表和谐和幸福的婚姻”的原因，用连词because引导原因状语从句。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：鱼在传统价值观中是一个重要的象征，是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。A. picture图片；B. animal动物；C. food食物；D. symbol象征，符号。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和“Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages”可知，鱼在传统文化中有诸多的含义，也代表着和谐和幸福的婚姻，所以它是传统价值观中是一个重要的象征。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鱼在传统价值观中是一个重要的象征，是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。A. used用过的；B. afraid害怕的；C. forced被迫的；D. likely可能的。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和“Fish is an important 3 in traditional values”可知，鱼在传统文化和传统价值中有着重要的意义，结合常识可推知，它是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在中国艺术和文化中，最受欢迎的鱼题材是鲤鱼。A. technology技术；B. culture文化；C. transport运输；D. education教育。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和空格前“Chinese art”可知，鲤鱼是中国艺术和文化中最受欢迎的题材。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“没骨”手法的运用，使游鱼的形象更加真实可信。A. identity身份；B. application应用；C. shortcoming缺点；D. insurance保险。结合常识可知，“‘boneless’ techniques (没骨画法)”是一种中国画技法，所以句中指这种技法的运用。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：中国鲤鱼被大多数西方人称为锦鲤，在中国文化中有许多象征意义。A. selfless无私的；B. peaceful和平的；C. numerous许多的；D. informal非正式的。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”可知，鱼在传统文化中有诸多的含义，鲤鱼也是如此。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼是力量的有力象征。A. beauty美丽；B. strength力量；C. smartness机灵；D. wisdom智慧。根据下文“The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is 9 to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China.”可知，作者把鲤鱼与龙进行对比，龙是权力的象征，所以鲤鱼也象征着力量。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼的鳞片和胡须与龙的相似，龙在中国是权力的象征。A. helpful有帮助的；B. true真实的；C. similar相像的；D. rude粗鲁的。结合常识可知，鲤鱼的鳞片和胡须与龙的相似。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：春节期间，“压岁钱”是用鲤鱼和桃子、松树等象征长寿的东西装饰的红包分发的。A. cut off切断；B. taken away拿走；C. given out分发；D. used up用完。结合常识可知，春节要分发压岁钱。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：春节期间，“压岁钱”是用鲤鱼和桃子、松树等象征长寿的东西装饰的红包分发的。A. such as比如；B. as a result of作为……的结果；C. owing to因为；D. in front of在……前面。下文“peaches and pine trees”是对“symbols of long life”的举例说明。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼有许多不同的颜色，最主要的有黑色、白色、红色和黄色。A. names名字；B. owners业主；C. shelters庇护所；D. colours颜色。根据下文“with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow”可知，鲤鱼有很多不同的颜色。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？ A. fish鱼；B. history历史；C. water水；D. air空气。结合常识和下文“how would you know the happiness of fish ”可知，这里是名句“子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？”。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：创祖在与惠祖讨论问题时创造了这句名言。A. wrote写；B. tested考验；C. performed执行；D. discussed讨论。结合常识和下文“an issue with Hui Tsu”可知，这是创祖在与惠祖在讨论问题时留下的名句。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这个故事传达的信息是，有些人有自己的乐趣，而其他人永远不会理解。A. always总是；B. never决不；C. easily容易地；D. mostly多半。根据我们对名词“子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？”的理解和上文“so how would you know the happiness of fish ”可知，其他人不会理解别人的乐趣。故选B项。
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。
The ancient town of Fenghuang is a place with beautiful village life in rural China. Having travelled directly from the busy city, I regard Fenghuang as a better ___36___ (choose) to have a breath of the fresh air.
When I paid ___37___ visit to Fenghuang, it was July. My friend and I ___38___(excited) explored, walking along the ancient wall and crossing the beautiful, old bridges. People there were very ___39___(relax). They were neither troubled by the hot weather nor by the tourists, walking, eating and playing outdoors. ___40___ the first evening we bought spicy, cold noodles and ate on the riverbank as we watched the sunset.
We stayed in a small hotel ___41___ was similar to many of the traditional ___42___ (building) in the village. Our room was built on high stilts(桩子) over the banks of the river. From our window we could hear the rush of the water and the sounds of of excited tourists ___43___ (travel) in small boats downstream. We saw people at work busy catching fish and young children playing in shallow waters.
Although there ___44___ (be) many visitors to Fenghuang, we did not see any other foreigner during our stay. After several days, I was still unwilling ____45____( leave).
【答案】36. choice
37. a 38. excitedly
39. relaxed
40. On 41. which/that
42. buildings
43. travelling
44. were 45. to leave
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了凤凰古城的特色以及作者游览凤凰古城的经历和感受。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：从繁华的城市直奔而来，我将凤凰视为呼吸新鲜空气的更好选择。根据上文“a better”可知应填单数名词choice，作介词as的宾语。故填choice。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：我去凤凰参观的时候，是七月。结合句意表示“参观，访问”可知短语为pay a visit to。故填a。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：我的朋友和我兴奋地探索着，沿着古老的城墙漫步，穿过美丽的古桥。修饰动词explored，应用副词excitedly，作状语。故填excitedly。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：那里的人都很放松。根据上文were可知应填形容词作表语，且主语为People，故应用-ed结尾的形容词relaxed，表示“放松的”。故填relaxed。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：第一天晚上，我们买了麻辣凉面，在河岸边边吃边看夕阳。根据后文“the first evening”可知表示在具体某天的晚上要用介词on。句首单词首字母要大写。故填On。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：我们住在一家小旅馆里，它和村里许多传统建筑很相似。分析句子结构可知，此处为定语从句修饰先行词hotel，且先行词在从句中作主语，指物，故用关系代词which/that引导从句。故填which/that。
【42题详解】
考查名词的数。句意同上。building为可数名词，根据空前的“many of”可知，此处应用名词复数。故填buildings。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：从我们的窗口可以听到急促的水声和兴奋的游客乘坐小船顺流而下的声音。分析句子结构可知travel在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语tourists构成主动关系，故用现在分词作定语。故填travelling。
【44题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：虽然来凤凰的游客很多，但在这期间我们没有看到任何其他的外国人。根据后文“we did not see any other foreigner during our stay”可知，此处陈述的是过去的事情, 故用一般过去时，且此处是there be句型，主语是many visitors，故谓语动词应用复数。故填were。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：过了几天，我还是不愿意离开。结合句意表示“不愿意做某事”可知短语为be unwilling to do sth.。故填to leave。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分 15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你在网上看到一家研究候鸟(migrant birds)的机构招募兼职候鸟观察员(bird watcher)。请你给该机构发一封应聘邮件，内容包括：
1.自我推荐；2.自荐原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a student from Jiangsu, China. I saw the ads on your website and would like to sign up as a part-time bird watcher for your program.
I am living near a lake, where lots of migrant birds spend the winter. I have been fascinated with birds since I was a little kid and I can identify at least thirty kinds of birds. I have a telescope and a camera with telephoto lens, with which I watch and photograph birds.
I would be happy to join your program and do my part in protecting those beautiful species.
Yours，
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给一家候鸟研究机构写一封求职信，应聘该机构的兼职候鸟观察员。
【详解】第一步：审题
体裁：应用文
时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般现在时。
结构：总分法
总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。
要求：
1.自我推荐；
2.自荐原因。
第二步:列提纲 （重点词组）
would like to do sth.; sign up; be fascinated with; be happy to do sth.
第三步：连词成句
1.I am a student from Jiangsu, China.
2.I saw the ads on your website and would like to sign up as a part-time bird watcher for your program.
3.I am living near a lake, where lots of migrant birds spend the winter.
4.I have been fascinated with birds since I was a little kid and I can identify at least thirty kinds of birds.
5.I have a telescope and a camera with telephoto lens, with which I watch and photograph birds.
6.I would be happy to join your program and do my part in protecting those beautiful species.
根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）
1.表文章结构顺序：First of all, Firstly/First, Secondly/Second… And then, Finally, In the end, At last(供参考)
2.表并列补充关系：What is more, Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition As well as, not only…but (also), including(供参考)
3.表转折对比关系：However, On the contrary, but, Although+clause(从句), In spite of+n/doing,On the one hand…,On the other hand… Some…,while others…,as for, so…that… (供参考)
4.表因果关系：Because, As, So, Thus, Therefore, As a result (供参考)
连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。
【点睛】[高分句型1] I am living near a lake, where lots of migrant birds spend the winter.句中使用了where引导定语从句。
[高分句型2] I have a telescope and a camera with telephoto lens, with which I watch and photograph birds.句中使用which引导非限制性定语从句。
第二节 读后续写(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。
About six months ago, I joined a gym. Every morning, there was one personal trainer who worked out. He did his routine with such a quiet determination that he made it all look very easy. When I wanted to quit, I watched him push himself to his own limits, and I found myself motivated to work hard.
Several weeks ago, I was watching him do chin-ups (引体向上) effortlessly. I asked him if I could try a chin-up. I had never tried before. He eagerly stepped aside and encouraged me to step up to the bar. I pulled myself up without thinking... Once...then twice. I had no strength left. I told him that was all I had, so he stepped up behind me and pushed me up for a third and a fourth pull. It felt so good and I smiled from ear to ear.
The next day when I was done with my workout, I asked him to spot me again. Again, I did two. Again on day three and so on. I thought it was pitiful that I could only do two, but he said he was impressed with my chin-ups, explaining that most people couldn’t do them at all. He further told me that if I practiced every day, I would be doing five or six in no time.
I just jumped in and gave it a try. A few months had passed since that memorable day at the gym. I continued to work on my chin-ups, slowly but steadily. With each passing week, I could feel my strength increasing and my determination growing.
One day, as I approached the chin-up bar, my trainer noticed the determination in my eyes. He smiled and said, “You know, you’ve come a long way in such a short time. I believe it’s time to set a new goal for yourself.” I asked, “What do you have in mind ” He replied, “How about aiming for ten consecutive (连续不断的) chin-ups I have no doubt that you can achieve it with your insistence.”
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。
I was both excited and nervous about this new challenge.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finally, one morning, it happened.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I was both excited and nervous about this new challenge. Ten chin-ups seemed like a significant leap from where I had started, but the belief my trainer had in me fueled my determination, I accepted the challenge and got to work. Every morning, I pushed myself harder than before. The numbers slowly climbed: three, four, five and then seven chin-ups, It was challenging, but I remembered the lesson that I had learned. The most difficult tasks can be achieved through consistent effort and belief in oneself.
Finally, one morning, it happened. I pulled myself up to the bar and completed ten consecutive chin-ups. I couldn’t contain my excitement and joy. I felt a profound sense of accomplishment. I achieved my goal through persistence. I had made it a reality. As I continue my fitness journey, I carry this lesson with me: No matter how daunting the obstacle may seem, the belief and persistence can help me overcome it. It’s not just about physical strength but also about mental fortitude and the power of setting and achieving goals.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在健身房健身时，看见健身教练在做引体向上，出于好奇，作者也加入了这项锻炼的活动，一开始作者只能做几个，教练不断鼓励他，给他设置了连续10个引体向上的目标，并相信作者能实现。从这次经历中，作者领悟到鼓励对一个人的成功至关重要的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“面对这个新的挑战，我既兴奋又紧张。”可知，第一段可描写作者接受新挑战——10个引体向上——的经过，及为了实现目标作者所做的努力。
②由第二段首句内容“终于，一天早上，它发生了。”可知，第二段可描写作者终于通过坚持不懈的努力达到了目标和感悟。
2.续写线索：面对新挑战既兴奋又紧张——教练对我的信任激发了我的决心——接受挑战——不断地训练——实现了目标——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①激发，点燃：fuel/stimulate/stir
②完成，实现：achieve/accomplish
③抑制：contain/restrain
情绪类
①喜悦：joy/pleasure/delight
②决心：determination/resolution
【点睛】[高分句型1]. It was challenging, but I remembered the lesson that I had learned. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]. No matter how daunting the obstacle may seem, the belief and persistence can help me overcome it. (运用了No matter how引导的让步状语从句)
听力答案：1~5 ABCCA 6~10 BABAC 11~15 ABCBB 16~20 CCBCA
