1、湖南省湘中部分学校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题（含解析）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman want to drink?A. Coffee.B. Tea.C. Water.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: Coffee as always or would yo
2、u like to try some of our new tea, Mrs. William?W: Id love to, Ed, but Ive been taking pills recently. So water is fine. Thanks.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where is Peter now most probably?A. In the bathroom.B. In the kitchen.C. In the study.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: Peter is not in his study. Did you see him, honey
3、?M: Oh, he accidentally got some sticky food on his head and now he is taking a shower.3. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the weather like now probably?A. Cold.B. Hot.C. Warm.【答案】B【解析】【分析】详解】W: You have kept the temperature too low in this room. You might get a cold. Just make it a little warmer.M: In a mo
4、ment, mom. I nearly melted down outside. I really need some cool air now.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the man think of the class?A. Inspiring.B. Outdated.C. Practical.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: Mr. Lees marketing class is so inspiring, dont you think?M: Well, always the same old stuff. Its useless to apply h
5、is theory into practice in modern business.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What happened to the womans watch?A. Its stolen.B. Its lent out.C. Its broken.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: I would steal it if you dont wear it.W: Oh, the watch. It always stops. I need to send it to the factory to get it fixed someday.第二节(共15小题；每题1
6、.5分，共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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】6. What is the woman doing?A. Making a complaint.B. Reporting on her work.C. Admitting a mistake.7. What can we infer about Frank?A. He
7、 is not easy to get along with.B. He is the womans colleague.C. He needs to sleep during lunch break.【答案】6. A 7. B【解析】【原文】M: Take a seat, Kate. What is it?W: Hey Mr. Smith. Could you talk to Frank sometime?M: What seems to be the problem?W: Well, its just that Frank likes to use the speaker to play
8、music loud during our lunch break. I know he wants to make the atmosphere in our office more cheerful, but it kind of disturbs my rest. I really need to sleep to restore my energy before I start working again in the afternoon.M: I see. But why dont you tell him that yourself?W: Well, I just feel a l
9、ittle embarrassedM: Dont be. Frank is very easy-going. Just talk to him. Hell make the change.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】8. When will the man fly to Houston?A. Next Monday.B. Next Tuesday.C. Next Wednesday.9. What ticket does the man choose at last?A. The first class.B. The economy class.C.
10、The business class.【答案】8. B 9. B【解析】【原文】W: Eastern Airlines. How can I help you?M: Hello, Id like to make a reservation to Houston.W: Okay. When do you want to fly, sir?M: Next Monday, January, 14th.W: Wait a moment, please. We have flight 401 on that day, but weve only got first class seats left.M:
11、 How much does it cost?W: 1,200 dollars, sir.M: Any alternatives?W: Well, the next available one is flight 502. It leaves at 7:30 a.m. one day later. And the business class ticket for the flight is 950 dollars.M: Still too expensive. What about the economy class seat of the flight?W: 750 dollars.M:
12、That sounds more reasonable. I want one ticket. Thank you.W: Okay, sir.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】10. Why does the man want to buy Lily running shoes?A. The shoes are on sale.B. Lily loves sports.C. He wants her to exercise.11. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmat
13、es.B. Husband and wife.C. Colleagues.12. What will the man do this afternoon?A. Watch TV.B. Play football.C. Go shopping.【答案】10. C 11. B 12. A【解析】【原文】W: What should we get for Lilys birthday?M: How about running shoes?W: You know shes never into sports.M: Thats exactly why a pair of running shoes wo
14、uld be a perfect gift. I often see her classmates Rose and Mary run in the morning. She should do the same.W: But Lily always feels breathless after running.M: She feels breathless because she is overweight.W: Hey, never say that in front of our girl. Youll hurt her feelings. Anyway, my colleague Su
15、e told me Wanda Shopping Center has been promoting many products recently. Maybe we could go there this afternoon to see if we could find a nice present.M: Ill pass. Theres a football match on TV this afternoon. I wouldnt miss it for the world.W: Alright. Do as you like. Im not counting on you anywa
16、y.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】13. What time is it now?A. 9:20 a.m.B. 10:00 a.m.C. 10:40 a.m.14. Why did Mrs. White call the police?A. There was a theft.B. She quarreled with Wang.C She smelled something suspicious.15. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital.B. In a co
17、mpany.C. In a police station.16. What does the man ask the woman to do in the end?A. Sign some papers.B. Go over some documents.C. Fetch him some water.【答案】13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C【解析】【原文】W: Wang, where have you been? Mr. Anderson will arrive at 10:00 a.m. Weve only got 40 minutes to prepare before h
18、is visit.M: You cant imagine what I just went through this morning! I was visited by the police.W: What happened? I heard there have been some break-ins in the area you live.M: Its all because of my neighbor Mrs. White.W: Why? Did you quarrel with her?M: No. I was cooking Chinese medicine for my mom
19、 at home, and Mrs. White smelled it and thought someone was doing dangerous chemistry experiment.W: So she called the police?M: Yeah, and I had to explain to the police what Chinese medicine was. Geez!W: Bad luck. Anyway, youd better go over the documents I put on your desk. We must make sure Mr. An
20、derson will sign the contract with us today.M: Okay. Can you get me a glass of water? Im dying of thirst.W: Sure.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】17. Why did the speaker come to China?A. To do business.B. To study.C. To visit friends.18. How long did the speaker stay in China?A. About 2 weeks.B. Abo
21、ut 3 months.C. About 10 weeks.19. What did the speaker fail to find on her own?A. Salad.B. Bread.C. Tomato sauce.20. How did the woman understand what the speaker wanted?A. By asking for her sons help.B. By using hand gestures.C. By using a translator device.【答案】17. B 18. B 19. C 20. A【解析】【原文】W: Las
22、t year, I went to China as an exchange student. Mrs. Zhang, one of my fathers Chinese business partners became my caretaker, but she was very busy, so basically I had to take care of myself while I was not at school. At the second day after my arrival, I went to a supermarket searching for basic foo
23、d stuffs. Only then did I realize my 12-week stay in China was going to be tough everything was in Chinese. I managed to find bread, salad and ham, however, I just couldnt locate the whereabouts of the thing I was dying of tomato sauce. Whats worse, hardly could anybody understand what I was trying
24、to ask. I was almost on the edge of crying. Then, a woman approached me and asked me if everything was okay by using hand gestures. I asked her where I could find tomato sauce, but she didnt know English, either. Then, she dialed a number on her cellphone and passed it to me It was her son. He talke
25、d to me in English and asked me what I needed. He then translated that back to his mother and she took me to the section. In a strange place, if someone tries to do even this much for you, it is enough in taking a leap of faith.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出
26、最佳选项。AThe COVID-19 pandemic led to a great number of rescheduling release dates（上映日期）.Despite how the reality of the calendar develops，these are some films were crossing our fingers that well get to see this next year.Malcolm & MarieRelease date: February 5Director: Sam LevinsonA director and his gi
27、rlfriends relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere（首映）and await critics responses. he romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson.Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsRelease date: July 9Director: Destin Daniel CrettonIts about time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe（漫
28、威电影宇宙）to have its first Asian superhero on the silver screen. And there are few better heroes to pick than Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, who has the knowledge of nearly every martial art. This upcoming film will feature a 98% Asian cast.West Side StoryRelease date: December 10Director: Steven Sp
29、ielbergSteven Spielbergs new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based on Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, is finally seeing the light of day in late 2021.The Matrix 4Release date: December 22Director: Lana WachowskiLana Wachowski is set to bring us another sci
30、-fi action-adventure set in the digital world she helped create way back in 1999.21. What type of film is Malcolm & Marie?A. Comedy.B. Fantasy.C. Romance.D. Sci-fi.22. What do we know about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?A. It is Marvel Studios upcoming superhero film.B. It stars Destin D
31、aniel Cretton.C. Its hero knows everything about martial art.D. It is a film with an all-Asian cast.23. Which of the following film is adapted from a musical?A. Malcolm & Marie.B. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.C. West Side Story.D. The Matrix 4.【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了
32、受疫情打击后，2021年令人期待的四部院线电影。【21题详解】细节理解题。根据 Malcolm &Marie 部分中The romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson.（这部爱情片由山姆莱文森执导）可知，Malcolm & Marie 是一部爱情片。故选C。【22题详解】细节理解题。根据 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 部分中“Its about time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe（漫威电影宇宙）to have its first Asian superher
33、o on the silver screen.” （是时候漫威电影在荧幕上有它的第一个亚洲超级英雄了）可知，这是漫威工作室即将上映的超级英雄电影。故选A。【23题详解】细节理解题。根据West Side Story部分第一句Steven Spielbergs new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name（史蒂芬斯皮尔伯格改编自著名的百老汇同名音乐剧）可知，West Side Story改编自百老汇同名音乐剧。故选C。BJeremy Savage, aged 17, and Ian Marshall, aged 16
34、, went to the Rocky Mountains with their parents for the weekend. On Saturday morning, the two boys decided to climb Cathedral Mountain by themselves while their parents relaxed at the campsite. After three hours, they reached the top with no problems.However, trouble began when they started the cli
35、mb down the mountain. On one very dangerous part of the path, Ian fell three metres off the side of the path. Jeremy was able to climb down to where Ian was. Ian was badly injured and could not move. Jeremy had to decide what to do. He needed help, but he did not want to leave his friend. He used wa
36、ter from his own bottle to clean the dirt and blood from Ians face and hands. He tried to help Ian stand up, but Ians right leg was hurting too much. They had to wait and hope that someone would come and help them.When the boys did not return to the campsite that evening, their parents became very w
37、orried. They got in touch with park workers and began searching for the boys. Soon more than 20 people were looking for the boys.As night fell, the boys were still missing. While they waited for help to arrive, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and he let Ian lie on his jacket so he would be more c
38、omfortable. As the evening grew darker, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents, but he still did not leave. Jeremy thought it was too dangerous for Ian to be alone. The night was cold and windy, and Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to keep Ian warm.At sunrise, Jeremy deci
39、ded that the only way to help his friend was to carry him. So, they started the long climb back to their parents. Sometimes Jeremy carried Ian on his hack. Sometimes he carried him in his arms. Finally, after four hours, they arrived at the campsite where their parents were waiting. “I will always r
40、emember what Jeremy did for me,” said Ian. “He saved my life. That is the greatest thing that a person can do for his friend.”24. What happened to Ian on his way down the mountain?A. Ian fell three miles off the side of the path.B. Ian climbed down to where Jeremy was.C. Ian was badly injured and co
41、uld not move.D. Ian decided what to do because Jeremy was injured.25. Why did the boys parents get in touch with the park workers?A. Because they knew the boys got injured.B. Because the boys returned to the campsite with wounds.C. Because they needed water and food.D. Because the boys did not retur
42、n to the campsite that evening.26. While they were waiting for help, what did Jeremy NOT do for Ian?A. Jeremy gave Ian his food and water.B. Jeremy let Ian lie on his jacket so he would be more comfortable.C. Jeremy left Ian alone to find some help.D. Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to kee
43、p Ian warm.27. How long did it take the boys to arrive back to the campsite?A. Four hours.B. One night.C. Two days.D. About 24 hours.【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。17岁的杰里米萨维奇和16岁的伊恩马歇尔与父母一起去落基山脉度周末。周六早上，这两个男孩决定自己爬大教堂山，三个小时后，他们顺利到达了山顶。当他们开始往山下爬时，伊恩从三米高的地方摔下，受了重伤，动弹不得。杰里米最终排除种种困难，将伊恩带回了营地
44、。【24题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Ian was badly injured and could not move. (伊恩受了重伤，动弹不得)”可知，在下山的路上伊恩受了重伤，动弹不得。故选C。【25题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When the boys did not return to the campsite that evening, their parents became very worried. They got in touch with park workers and began searching for the boys. (那天晚上，孩子们没有回
45、到营地，他们的父母非常担心。他们与公园的工作人员取得了联系，并开始寻找这俩孩子)”可知，因为孩子们那天晚上没有回到营地，所以他们的父母联系公园的工作人员，开始寻找他们。故选D。【26题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段中的“As the evening grew darker, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents, but he still did not leave. Jeremy thought it was too dangerous for Ian to be alone. (当夜幕降临时，伊恩让杰里米离开他，回
46、到他们的父母那里去，但他仍然没有离开。杰里米觉得伊恩一个人太危险了)”可知，在他们等待救援的时候，杰里米没有留下伊恩一个人去寻求帮助。故选C。【27题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Finally, after four hours, they arrived at the campsite where their parents were waiting. (最终，四个小时后，他们到达了他们父母正在等候的营地)”可知，两个孩子花了四个小时才回到营地。故选A。CFor most people, below-freezing temperatures generally put a stop
47、 to outdoor exercise, but Siberian native Boris Fyodorov is not most people.Minutes after the calendar ticked over to this past 2014 New Years Eve, Fyodorov set off on a solo, out-and-back marathon run from his home in the Siberian village of Oymyakon, completing the 26.2-mile course his first marat
48、hon in just over five hours. During the run he experienced temperatures as low as -38. And that was just the way he wanted it. “I heard about other marathons around the globe, naming themselves the coldest, like the most recent North Pole marathon with runners going at -28.” Fyodorov told the Siberi
49、an Times. “I thought surely this cannot be right. Our Oymyakon is the coldest inhabited place in northern hemisphere (半球). Why dont we arrange a marathon here?”Oymyakon is widely considered to be one of the coldest places on the planet, and its record low temperature of -68, recorded in 1933, is tie
50、d for the coldest recorded temperature for any inhabited place on Earth. The average January temperature in the area is -50.Not only did Fyodorov finish the marathon in high spirits, but he also wants it to be colder the next time he tries it. “I really want to organize the next Oymyakon marathon in
51、 January when the air goes down to -50 or -60.” he said.Fyodorov is not the first person to take on a cold-weather athletic challenge like this. In addition to the North Pole Marathon, taking runners on an out-and-back tour from Russias Bellingshausen Station, the Antarctica Marathon is held every y
52、ear in late February. A second Antarctica event the Ice Marathon has been held at -80F degrees south since 2006.28. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Sports in cold areas of the worldB Freezing cold is not too cold for an ice runnerC. The North Pole MarathonD. The Antarctic Ice Marathon29. What
53、 does Fyodorov think about the North Pole Marathon?A. It is not cold enough.B. The distance is a little shorter.C. The runners are too slow.D. It sets a new world record of marathon.30. Why did Fyodorov plan his marathon in Oymyakon?A. Because Fyodorov is more popular in Oymyakon.B. Because Fyodorov
54、 loves Oymyakon and plans to live there.C. Because Oymyakon is one of the coldest places in the world.D. Because Oymyakon has the best route for a marathon.31. We can learn from the last paragraph that .A. the North Pole Marathon is held in Russia every yearB. the Ice Marathon is the biggest maratho
55、n in the worldC. Fyodorov is planning an Antarctica MarathonD. similar marathons have taken place in cold parts of the world【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了土生土长的西伯利亚人鲍里斯费奥多罗夫在零下38度跑马拉松的故事。【28题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“For most people, below-freezing temperatures generally put a stop to outdo
56、or exercise, but Siberian native Boris Fyodorov is not most people. (对大多数人来说，零度以下的气温通常会让户外运动停止，但土生土长的西伯利亚人鲍里斯费奥多罗夫并不是大多数人)”及下文对他在零下38度跑马拉松的描述可知，本文主要讲述了一位跑步者在零下38度跑马拉松的故事。由此可知，Freezing cold is not too cold for an ice runner(冰天雪地对跑步者来说不算太冷)适合做本文最佳标题。故选B。【29题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I heard about other maratho
57、ns around the globe, naming themselves the coldest, like the most recent North Pole marathon with runners going at -28.” Fyodorov told the Siberian Times. “I thought surely this cannot be right. Our Oymyakon is the coldest inhabited place in northern hemisphere (半球). Why dont we arrange a marathon h
58、ere?”(“我听说过世界上其他自称最冷的马拉松，比如最近的北极马拉松，参赛者在-28的温度下跑。”费奥多罗夫告诉西伯利亚时报。我当然认为这是不对的。我们的奥伊米亚康是北半球有人居住的最冷的地方。我们为什么不在这里安排一场马拉松呢？”)”可知，费奥多罗夫认为北极马拉松还不够冷。故选A。【30题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Our Oymyakon is the coldest inhabited place in northern hemisphere (半球). Why dont we arrange a marathon here? (我们的奥伊米亚康是北半球有人居住的最冷的地方。我们
59、为什么不在这里安排一场马拉松呢？)”可知，费奥多罗夫在奥伊米亚康跑马拉松，是因为奥伊米亚康是世界上最冷的地方之一。故选C。【31题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Fyodorov is not the first person to take on a cold-weather athletic challenge like this. In addition to the North Pole Marathon, taking runners on an out-and-back tour from Russias Bellingshausen Station, the Antarcti
60、ca Marathon is held every year in late February. A second Antarctica event the Ice Marathon has been held at -80F degrees south since 2006. (费奥多罗夫并不是第一个在寒冷天气接受这样体育挑战的人。除了让选手从俄罗斯别林斯高森站来回跑的北极马拉松外，南极马拉松每年在2月底举行。南极的第二项赛事冰上马拉松自2006年以来一直在零下80华氏度的南北极举行)”可知，类似的马拉松也曾在世界上寒冷的地区举行。故选D。DFor the first time in Hon
61、g Kongs history, an entertainer has been written into middle school textbooks. He is considered one of the best actors in Hong Kong. Yes, he is Chow Yunfat.The example of his long hard struggle for success has been used in a chapter in a Hong Kong middle school textbook. Using his experience, studen
62、ts can learn to make the most of their time and to grab every opportunity to succeed.On hearing about this, Chow said joyfully, I really hope that my experiences can make young people understand that one should not be afraid of difficulties and setbacks(挫折), for they are the only way to success.Inde
63、ed, Chow has travelled a long and difficult path to reach his success. In 1955, he was born into a poor family in Hong Kong. When he was 17, he had to leave school. He worked in a number of jobsas a postman, camera salesman and taxi driver. These experiences paved the way for him to play all kinds o
64、f roles later in life.Chow broke into the film industry in the late 1970s. He was one of the hardest working actors and starred in a number of popular TV dramas and films including Shanghai Bund (上海滩)and A Better Tomorrow. Since 1985, he has won many awards including Taiwans Golden Horse Awards and
65、Hong Kong Film Awards.In 1995, he went to Hollywood. Although he was already in his 40s, he had to learn English. He even put chopsticks in his mouth to practise pronouncing certain sounds. His film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world. In 199
66、8, the mayor of Chicago set aside January 12 as Chow Yunfat Day.32. Chow Yunfat has been written into middle school textbooks mainly because .A he plays best in Hong KongB. his experiences are very specialC. he keeps on struggling for successD. he is well thought of33. How did Chow feel when he lear
67、ned that he had been written into middle school textbooks?A. Surprised.B. Shy.C. Sad.D. Delighted.34. What can we infer from the passage?A. Chow Yunfat is proud of his success.B. Chow Yunfat is popular both at home and abroad.C. Chow Yunfat prefers to make a living by selling cameras rather than by
68、performing.D. Chow Yunfat has won more awards than other actors.35. The underlined sentence(in Paragraph 6)suggests .A. Chow Yunfat is willing to struggle with difficulties.B. chopsticks are of great help to practise English pronunciation.C. Chow Yunfat has suffered a lot since he went to Hollywood.
69、D. it is hard for a person who is over 40 years old to learn spoken English.【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述周润发作为追求成功而刻苦奋斗的例子入选中学课本，希望更多人学习他这种奋斗精神。【32题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The example of his long hard struggle for success has been used in a chapter in a Hong Kong middle school textbook
70、. Using his experience, students can learn to make the most of their time and to grab every opportunity to succeed. ”（香港一所中学的教科书中有一章引用了他为成功而长期奋斗的例子。通过他的经验，学生们可以学会充分利用时间，抓住每一个成功的机会。）可知，周润发被写进中学教科书是因为他一直坚持奋斗的精神，故选C。【33题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第三段“On hearing about this, Chow said joyfully, ”（听到这些，周润发高兴地说）可知，当知道自己
71、被写进中学教科书时，周润发是高兴的，故选D。【34题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段的第二句 “His film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world.”（他的电影卧虎藏龙开始为他在世界各地赢得更多的声誉和认可）可推知，周润发在国内外都很受欢迎。故选B。【35题详解】推理判断题。根据划线句子“He even put chopsticks in his mouth to practise pronouncing certain sounds. ”（他
72、甚至把筷子放在嘴里练习发音。）可推知，这表明了周润发的奋斗精神，故选A。【点睛】推理判断题的推断对象主要包括隐含意思、目标读者、观点态度、文章出处、写作意图等。以推断隐含意义的题目居多。推断隐含意义，即要求根据文章的某个句子、段落或全文所提供的事实进行逻辑推理，推断出作者没有提到、没有明说或者可能发生的事实。题干中常含infer（推断），suggest（暗示），imply（暗示），indicate（暗示），conclude（推断，得出结论）等词语。解此类题，首先找到相关信息，然后细读、理解相关信息的字面意义，最后结合语境和常识，在字面意义的基础上进行符合逻辑的推断，从而理解作者的言外之意。如小
73、题4，根据划线句子“He even put chopsticks in his mouth to practise pronouncing certain sounds. ” 他甚至把筷子放在嘴里练习发音。这表明了周润发的奋斗精神，故选A。第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The end of the library?When was the last time you went to your local library? Last week? A month ago? A year ago
74、? For many reasons, fewer people borrow books from libraries. With advances in technology, it is now possible for people to download and read whatever they like on electronic devices such as Kindles at any time. It has been argued that doing this is cheaper than buying hard-copy books. _36_ Call me
75、old-fashioned. _37_ I like to have printed books lining my bookshelves. I love the smell of a new book and I enjoy leafing through paper pages. Besides, libraries offer a quiet place to sit, read, think and do research, and a real escape from the outside world. When I was at university, I often spen
76、t hours at the library and borrowed numerous journals, articles and other printed materials, as it was just too expensive to buy new books every week. _38_ Theyre particularly suitable for students._39_At home, my local library hosted actors, historians and other speakers during the towns yearly art
77、 and literature festival. Well-known authors are also invited to libraries to give speeches or lead discussions about their work. These events are a great way to attract people of all ages in the community. _40_ There are still many fantastic ways to use libraries. Maybe we just need to try to recog
78、nise them.A. Libraries are free.B. Ive never got into the e-book.C. I made friends with the school librarian.D. Libraries often organise a series of interesting activities.E. Theyre also a great way to encourage the use of libraries.F. They plan to hold an all-night reading activity in the library.G
79、. They are also lightweight, making them perfect for travelling【答案】36. G 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. E【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。介绍了在科技进步的同时，我们同样要看到图书馆给我们带来的好处。【36题详解】根据前文“With advances in technology, it is now possible for people to download and read whatever they like on electronic devices such as Kindles at any t
80、ime. It has been argued that doing this is cheaper than buying hard-copy books.”（随着科技的进步，人们现在可以随时在像Kindle这样的电子设备上下载和阅读任何他们喜欢的东西。有人认为这样做比买纸质书更便宜。）可知，此处讲述了使用电子设备下载和阅读，给人们带来的好处，即这样做比买纸质书更便宜。所以空白处同样描述的为这样带来的好处。选项G.“They are also lightweight, making them perfect for travelling.”（它们重量很轻，非常适合旅行）符合题意，故选G。【3
81、7题详解】根据本段的主题句“Call me old-fashioned.”（称我是老古董。）可知，本段主要讲述“我”是老古董的一些事实。所以接下来要描述的是“我”的事实。结合下文“ I like to have printed books lining my bookshelves.”（我喜欢把印刷好的书放在书架上。）讲到了我喜欢印刷的书，根据前文“old-fashioned”，所以空白处描述“我”不看电子书。选项B符合题意，故选B。【38题详解】根据前文“When I was at university, I often spent hours at the library and borr
82、owed numerous journals, articles and other printed materials, as it was just too expensive to buy new books every week. ”（在大学的时候，我经常花几个小时在图书馆，借很多杂志，文章和其他印刷材料，因为每周买新书太贵了。）可知，相对于买新书太贵而言，图书馆的书是免费的。选项A.“Libraries are free.”（图书馆是免费的。）符合题意，故选A。【39题详解】根据下文“At home, my local library hosted actors, historian
83、s and other speakers during the towns yearly art and literature festival. Well-known authors are also invited to libraries to give speeches or lead discussions about their work. ”（在老家，我当地的图书馆在镇上一年一度的艺术和文学节期间会请演员、历史学家和其他演讲者来出席活动。著名作家也被邀请到图书馆发表演讲或主持有关他们工作的讨论。）可知，此处通过举例说明图书馆会经常组织一些活动。所以空白处作为总说，可以对此进行概括
84、。选项D.“Libraries often organise a series of interesting activities.”（图书馆经常组织一系列有趣的活动。）符合题意，故选D。【40题详解】根据前文“These events are a great way to attract people of all ages in the community.”（这些活动是吸引社区各年龄层人士的好方法。）描述了这些活动带来的好处，所以接下来可以进一步描述活动带来的好处。选项E.“Theyre also a great way to encourage the use of libraries
85、.”（它们也是鼓励人们使用图书馆的好方法。）此处also表示进一步描述，符合题意。故选E。第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Music is something I could never live without. Without music, I was _41_ and would only talk when asked to. Music allowed me to _42_ myself and be as loud as I wanted to. S
86、inging my _43_ out during choir class, auditioning(试唱) for choir concert solos, and trying out for the school play, I felt most like myself. There was nothing that could keep me away from my _44_, until high school.Everyone who wanted to be in the show choir auditioned for the _45_, including me. In
87、 the audition room, there was a piano, notes and different lyrics_46_ on the chalkboard. I hit every note, and the sound was amazing. When my audition was over, I breathed a sigh of _47_. Weeks passed and the list of who had made it to the show choir was _48_. I found my name: “Angelica H-alternate(
88、候补者)”. After I saw this, my _49_ disappeared. On the outside I wasnt sad, but in my heart, my whole world had _50_.A year passed, and I was at _51_ that also offered karaoke to the customers. My parents let me go up and sing. Finally, I got enough courage to _52_ song by Sam Smith and started off. W
89、hile I hit the high notes, people eating _53_ for me. I realized I did not get into one programme but that did not mean that I had to give up all _54_. I still liked singing. The lesson I learnt was that if you are _55_ or do not get what you want, and it is something that youre in love with, dont g
90、ive up.41. A. calmB. madC. nervousD. quiet42. A. teachB. praiseC. expressD. help43. A. heartB. brainC. mindD. head44. A. prideB. enthusiasmC. knowledgeD. courage45. A. programmeB. activityC. serviceD. job46. A. suggestedB. writtenC. translatedD. recorded47. A. reliefB. concernC. angerD. sympathy48.
91、A. removedB. signedC. expectedD. posted49. A. curiosityB. confidenceC. pressureD. kindness50. A. continuedB. startedC. crashedD. existed51. A. theatreB. parkC. gardenD. restaurant52. A. createB. chooseC. playD. compose53. A. cheeredB. stoppedC. struggledD. voted54. A. effortsB. ideasC. knowledgeD. h
92、ope55. A. picked outB. brought upC. turned downD. left behind【答案】41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. C【解析】【分析】本文是夹叙夹议文。作者热爱唱歌，曾经参加过一次合唱团面试，没有被选上。后来在一家餐厅唱卡拉OK，得到大家的鼓励。从中作者体会到，对于自己热爱的事情，一定不要放弃。【详解】1.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：没有音乐，我很安静，只有在有人问我的时候才说话。A. calm平静的；B.
93、mad疯狂的；C. nervous紧张的；D. quiet安静的。根据“only talk when asked to”可知，除了别人问他，作者才说话，否则就不怎么讲话，很安静。故选D项。2.考查动词词义辨析。句意：音乐让我可以表达自己，想怎么大声就怎么大声。此处考查各选项和oneself搭配的短语辨析。A. teach oneself自学；B. praise oneself自我表扬；C. express oneself表达自我；D. help oneself帮助自己，随便用/取。作者热爱音乐，通过音乐表达自己的思想。故选C项。3.考查名词词义辨析。句意：在唱诗班充满激情地高声歌唱，参加合唱团
94、音乐会独唱试演，以及参加学校戏剧的选拔，我觉得这是最真实的自我的时刻。A. heart心脏；B. brain大脑；C. mind思想；D. head头。此处是短语sing ones heart out“充满感情地高唱”。故选A项。4.考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有什么能阻止我的热情，直到高中。A. pride骄傲；B. enthusiasm热情；C. knowledge知识；D. courage勇气。根据前一句“I felt the most like myself.”可知，作者热爱歌唱，对唱歌充满热情。故选B项。5.考查名词词义辨析。句意：所有想加入合唱团的人都参加了这个项目的试唱，包括我在内
95、。A. programme项目；B. activity活动；C. service服务；D. job工作。根据下文的“I did not get into one program”指没有进入这次的指合唱团项目。故选A项。6.考查动词词义辨析。句意：在试唱室，有一架钢琴，黑板上写着音符和不同的歌词。A. suggested建议；B. written写；C. translated翻译；D. recorded记录。根据“on the chalkboard”可知是写在黑板上。故选B项。7.考查名词词义辨析。句意：试唱结束后，我松了一口气。 A. relief减轻，轻松，缓解；B. concern关心；C
96、. anger愤怒；D. sympathy同情。根据“When my audition was over”可知，试唱结束后，会感到轻松。故选A项。8.考查动词词义辨析。句意：几个星期过去了，进入合唱团的名单被公布了出来。A. removed移走；B. signed签字；C. expected期待；D. posted 张贴，公布。根据下文“ Angelica H. alternate (候补者)”可知，公布了进入合唱团的名单。故选D项。9.考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我看到这些之后，我的信心消失了。A. curiosity好奇心；B.confidence信心 ；C. pressure压力；D. k
97、indness善良。虽然进入了名单，但是是候补，所以作者觉得没有信心了。故选B项。10.考查动词词义辨析。句意：在外表上，我没有伤心。但在内心，我的整个世界都崩溃了。A. continued继续；B. started开始；C. crashed崩溃；D. existed存在。根据上文“I hit every note, and the sound was amazing.”可知，作者觉得自己试唱表现不错，没想到只是列入候补名单，所以内心很崩溃。故选C项。11.考查名词词义辨析。句意：一年过去了，我在一家还为顾客举办卡拉OK的餐厅吃饭。 A. theater剧院；B. park公园；C. gard
98、en花园；D. restaurant餐馆。根据下文“people eating 13 for me”中的“people eating”可知是在餐厅里。故选D项。12.考查动词词义辨析。句意：终于，我有了足够的勇气，选了一首山姆史密斯的歌，开始演唱。A. create创造；B. choose选择；C. play演奏；D.compose谱曲。根据“a song by Sam Smith”可知，作者挑选了一首山姆史密斯的歌。故选B项。13.考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我唱到高音的时候，就餐的人们都在为我鼓掌。A. cheered欢呼，加油；B. stopped停止；C. struggled挣扎；D.
99、voted投票。作者唱到高音精彩处，在餐厅吃饭的人都为他欢呼。故选A项。14.考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，我没有进入一个项目，但这并不意味着我必须放弃所有的希望。A. efforts努力；B. ideas想法，主意；C. knowledge知识；D. hope希望。根据下一句“I still liked singing.”可知，作者仍然热爱唱歌，并没有放弃希望。故选D项。15.考查动词短语辨析。句意：我从中得到的教训是，如果你被拒绝了，或者没有得到你想要的东西。如果是你热爱的事情，千万不要放弃。A. picked out挑选出，辨认出；B. brought up抚养，养育；C. turn
100、ed down拒绝；D. left behind遗留，忘带。上文提到作者在参加合唱团面试时被拒绝。因此作者得到的教训是：即使被拒绝，也不要轻易放弃。故选C项。第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Qian Zhongshu was a Chinese scholar and writer, known for his wit and erudition(博学). Despite failing in mathematics, Qian _56_(success) entered the Department o
101、f Foreign Languages under Tsinghua University in 1929 because of his _57_(excellence) performance in Chinese and English languages. In Tsinghua, he met his wife Yang Jiang, who was to become a successful playwright and translator, and _58_(marry) her in 1935. In the same year, Qian received governme
102、nt sponsorship _59_(promote) his studies abroad. Together with his wife, Qian headed for the University of Oxford in Britain. After _60_(spend) two years at Exeter College, he received a bachelor of literature. He studied for one more year in the University of Paris in France, and he didnt return to
103、 China _61_ 1938.Qian lived in Shanghai from 1941 to 1945, _62_ was then under Japanese occupation. At that time he devoted _63_(he) to writing and many of his works were written or published then. A collection of short _64_(essay), Writing in the Margins of Life, was published in 1941. His most cel
104、ebrated work Fortress Besieged appeared in 1947. On the Art of Poetry, written _65_ classical Chinese was issued in 1948.【答案】56. successfully 57. excellent 58. married 59. to promote 60. spending 61. until 62. which 63. himself 64. essays 65. in【解析】【分析】本文是一篇人物传记。文章讲述钱钟书先生的故事。【56题详解】考查副词。此处enter“进入”是
105、动词，副词修饰动词，故答案为successfully。【57题详解】考查形容词。此处performance“表现”是名词，形容词修饰名词，故答案为excellent。【58题详解】考查并列谓语。句意：在清华大学，他遇到了后来成为成功剧作家和翻译家的妻子杨绛，并于1935年与她结婚。结合句意可知此处是并列谓语，句子用一般过去时态，故答案为married。【59题详解】考查动词不定式作后置定语。句意：同年，钱学森接受政府资助出国留学。此处是动词不定式作后置定语，故答案为to promote。【60题详解】考查动词名词。句意：在埃克塞特学院学习两年之后，他获得了文学学士学位。此处after是介词，意
106、思是“在-之后”，后面用动名词作宾语，故答案为spending。【61题详解】考查介词。句意：他在法国巴黎大学又学习了一年，直到1938年才回到中国。结合句意可知此处用介词until“直到-为止”。故答案为until。【62题详解】考查定语从句。句意：1941年至1945年，钱生活在上海，当时上海正处于日本占领之下。此处Shanghai作先行词，指物，在后面的非限制性定语从句中作主语，故答案为which。【63题详解】考查固定搭配。句意：那时候他致力于写作，他的许多作品都是在那个时候写成或出版的。固定搭配：devote oneself to“致力于，献身于”，此处用反身代词，结合句意答案为hi
107、mself。【64题详解】考查名词复数。句意：1941年出版了一本短篇小品集，名为生命的边缘。固定搭配：a collection of+可数名词复数，故答案为essays。【65题详解】考查介词。句意：论诗歌艺术于1948年出版，是用文言文写成的。“用-语言”应该用介词in，故答案为in。【点睛】分析定语从句关键抓住两点：第一、找准先行词；第二、看先行词在定语从句中所作的成分。先行词往往为名词或代词，如本题中先行词为名词Shanghai，指物，再分析先行词Shanghai在定语从句中所作的成分，将先行词Shanghai带到从句中可知，只能作主语，且这里是非限制性定语从句，不能用that引导，故
108、答案为which。第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）66. 假定你是李华, 你的留学生同学Smith对中国传统文化很感兴趣, 想要了解端午节。请你写信向他介绍中国的传统节日端午节(Dragon Boat Festival)。包括以下要点: (1)端午节的时间及起源(农历五月初五); (2)端午节的习俗; (3)邀请他端午节那天和你一起过节。注意: (1)词数80个左右; (2)可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。Dear Smith, _Yours, Li Hua【答案】参考范文Dear Smith, Knowing that you are interested in a
109、 traditional Chinese festival, which is called Dragon Boat Festival by Chinese, I am writing to introduce it to you. The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month in honor of the great poet, Qu Yuan. As is known to us, in order to warn the king, Qu Yuan sacrificed his life to
110、jump into the Miluo River. People were touched by his behavior and set the day he died as a festival to show honor to him. On that day, we often eat rice-dumplings and drink a special wine. Besides, what should be stressed is the dragon-boat racing, which is very interesting and exciting. People gat
111、her on the both sides of the river to watch the participators spare no effort to make for the finishing line. The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching. Would you like to join us to spend it? Looking forward to your coming. Yours, Li Hua【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给留学生同学Smith写封信，向他介绍中国的传统节日端午节(Dragon Boat
112、 Festival)。【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：总分总法要求：1.介绍端午节的时间及起源(农历五月初五);2. 介绍端午节的习俗;3. 邀请他端午节那天和你一起过节。第二步:列提纲 （重点词组）be interested in；fall on；in honor of；in order to；show honor to；spare no effort to；make for；look forward to第三步：连词成句1. Knowing that you are interested in a traditional Chinese fest
113、ival,which is called Dragon Boat Festival by Chinese,I am writing to introduce it to you.2. The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month in honor of the great poet,Qu Yuan.3.As is known to us,in order to warn the king,Qu Yuan sacrificed his life to jump into the Miluo River.4
114、. People were touched by his behavior and set the day he died as a festival to show honor to him.5. On that day,we often eat rice-dumplings and drink a special wine.6. Besides,what should be stressed is the dragon-boat racing,which is very interesting and exciting. 7. People gather on the both sides
115、 of the river to watch the participators spare no effort to make for the finishing line.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(供参考)2.表并列补充关系： Besides3.表转折对比关系：However, On the contrary, but(供参考)4.表因果关系：Because, As, So, Thus, Therefore, As a r
116、esult(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 Knowing that you are interested in a traditional Chinese festival,which is called Dragon Boat Festival by Chinese,I am writing to introduce it to you.(现在分词knowing作状语，which引导非限制性定语从句)高分句型2 Besides,what should be stressed is the dragon-boat rac
117、ing,which is very interesting and exciting.(what引导主语从句，which引导非限制性定语从句)第二节 （满分25分）67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。One Sunday last year, eight of us hiked for a couple of hours through the desert near San Diego to reach Thunder Canyon Cave. We had to go through a waterfall to get inside, so we put
118、on our wetsuits and lowered ourselves 30ft down. By 11：00 am we were inside. With further climbing, we reached a nineinch crack. Having caved for four hours,_I was tired and wet.The group leader, Luca,_was guiding three cavers. One of them, Steve, in his 50s, got jammed in the_crack. There was 10 mi
119、nutes of pulling and pushing until Steve was free. He was tired and needed to leave. Luca, assuming Id been through the crack before, guided Steve through another 15 minutes of cave to an exit. I was second from last to go through and out of earshot (可听距离). I didnt realize that Luca wasnt thereif Id
120、 known, I wouldnt have attempted the crack, as I needed an experienced guide.The challenge is to move your feet first down the length of the crack, and then angle your body sideways to swing along, before dropping five feet to the floor of the next space. On my first attempt, I knew I wouldnt make_i
121、t through, but the group encouraged me to try again. I didnt want to inconvenience anyone by having to make the long trip back through the cave, so I backed out and took off my wetsuit. In just my Tshirt, I tried to slide through again but my hips (屁股) jammed. My feet were hanging the other side and
122、 my left arm supported my body. My hand rested on a wooden board that had been left covering rocks to protect cavers from slipping. Luca returned and the team tried everything to move me as I mentally focused on escape.After two hours my arm weakened, so I slid further into the crack, where the_gap
123、was only eight and a half inches wide. My body weight was now on my left elbow, my back and chest touching the cold stone walls. The guy behind me, Jim, tried unsuccessfully to pull me back. Of course, I was blocking his escape,_too.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写
124、好；4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：With the risk of hypothermia (低体温), _Paragraph 2：Luca finally found the rescue helicopter._【答案】With the risk of hypothermia (低体温), the group supplied me with jackets and bags. I was told to keep moving but I could only raise my right arm slightly and look up o
125、r down. Jim told stories to try to keep me awake. Id been trapped for five hours and I no longer expected to make it out alive.Luca finally found the rescue helicopter. Three hours later Cave Rescue arrived. They lifted the board near my head to angle me so I could exit the crack. As they began to p
126、ull my feet, the walls painfully squeezed. When they asked if they should stop, I shouted: “Keep goingI dont care anything, just get me out！” When released I was truly joyous with freedom. After resting for 20 minutes, I managed to climb out of the cave. Afterwards, I was sent by a helicopter to mee
127、t an ambulance.【解析】【分析】作者一行八人去Thunder Canyon Cave探险，但在离开洞穴时，作者意外被一条狭窄的裂缝卡住了。其他人想方设法要把作者从裂缝中解救出来，但都以失败告终。两个小时后，作者胳膊没劲儿了，滑向了裂缝的更深处，他全身的重量都压在了左肘上，背部和胸膛紧贴着冰冷的石壁。【详解】1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容“因为体温过低，存在风险。”可知，第一段可描写作者的身体和心理状态以及他人对作者的鼓励。由第二段首句内容“最终，Luca发现了救援直升机。”可知，第二段可描写救援队把作者解救出来的过程和作者被送去医治的相关情况。2.续写线索：坚持鼓励救援赶到救出送
128、医3.词汇激活行为类提供某人某物：supply sb. with sth./provide sb. with sth.被困住：be trapped/be stuck成功做某事：manage to do/succeed in doing情绪类期待：expect to do/look forward to doing高兴：be joyous/be pleased【点睛】高分句型1 I was told to keep moving but I could only raise my right arm slightly and look up or down.（but连接的并列句）高分句型2 As they began to pull my feet, the walls painfully squeezed.（as引导的时间状语从句）高分句型3 When they asked if they should stop, I shouted: “Keep goingI dont care anything, just get me out！”（when引导的时间状语从句；if引导的宾语从句）
