1、陕西省渭南市尚德中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次质量检测试题第一部分：英语听力试题第一节（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. What is the woman?A. A student. B. A librarian. C. A saleswoman. 2. What will the man do on Friday?A. See a film. B. Attend a lect
2、ure. C. Go to the theater. 3. Which character is the womans favorite in Friends?A. Monica. B. Phoebe. C. Joey. 4. What is the man complaining about?A. His career. B. His health. C. His kid. 5. Whom will the man celebrate the festival with?A. His brother. B. His parents. C. His grandparents. 第二节 (共15
3、小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Whats the woman doing?A. Making an invitation. B. Asking for help. C. Giving advice. 7. What does the man plan to do today?A. Play tennis. B
4、. Go on a trip. C. Help Emily study. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. How much is a ticket?A. 3. B. 6. C. 12. 9. When should the woman collect the tickets at the latest?A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 8:00 pm. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. How many people are there in Peters family?A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. 11. When
5、do the whole family walk the dog?A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 12. What does Peter do at home?A. Do the laundry. B. Cook food. C. Sweep the floor. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What is the weather like today?A. Hot. B. Cold. C. Cool. 14. What does the man like doing most?A. Playing in the
6、pool. B. Playing computer games.C. Reading books. 15. How often does the man do exercise?A. Hardly ever. B. Once a week. C. Twice a week. 16. Where will the speakers be next Saturday night?A. In a cinema. B. In a bookstore. C. At the womans house. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What is the speaker?A. A t
7、eacher. B. An editor. C. A student. 18. What is necessary for a volunteer?A. Communication skills. B. High scores. C. Experience. 19. Whats the best reason for taking the job?A. To learn to write. B. To make money. C. To have fun. 20. When are volunteers expected to start working?A. Right after the
8、meeting. B. Tomorrow. C. Next week.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFantastic Magazines for Learning EnglishDigital PhotographerPerfect if you like: taking pictures with your camera or phone.What youll find inside: This magazine is full of colorful photos and very pleasing t
9、o look at. There are many tips and guides on how to take great pictures, and they are written in simple and easy-to-understand English though there are some technical camera terms. You feel like the writers are talking to you! You can impress your friends with your improved English and your new phot
10、ography skills!Fast CompanyPerfect if you like: business and learning how successful companies work.What youll find inside: Fast Company is one of the most approachable magazines about business and companies. It has many interviews of successful people, as well as general news about interesting new
11、companies. It does use a higher level of writing than what is usual for magazines, so give it a try first to make sure you can understand the articles.Cricket and CicadaPerfect if you like: excellent literature and short stories.What youll find inside: Cricket and Cicada are literary magazines aimed
12、 at teenagers. Each issue is full of wonderful short stories and poems, and beautiful illustrations. Even though these are technically childrens magazines, they are perfect for learning English because they have high quality writing.Mental FlossPerfect if you like: interesting trivia and facts.What
13、youll find inside: What does outer space smell like? Why isnt cat food mouse-flavored? If youre the kind of person who asks yourself these questions, youll love Mental Floss. Each issue is full of bite-sized trivia and mostly short articles with really interesting facts that youll want to share with
14、 others.While the print edition of the magazine stopped publishing in 2016, you can still read Mental Floss online. Click here to get more information.21.Which magazine tells something about business and companies?A.Digital Photographer. B.Fast Company.C.Cricket.and Cicada. D.Mental Floss.22.What is
15、 special about Cricket and Cicada?A.They focus on drawing skills.B.They can only be bought online.C.They are intended for teenagers.D.They are full of colorful pictures.23.Where is the text most probably taken?A.On a website. B.In a newspaper.C.In an English textbook. D.From a science magazine.BThir
16、teen, for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved to a new town with my father, far from my old family and friends. I was terribly lonely and would cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness, my father purchased an old horse for me at a local auction（拍卖会）. I named him Cow
17、boy.Cowboy was undoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didnt care. I loved him beyond all reasons.I joined a riding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboys looks. I never let on about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode beautif
18、ul, registered horses.When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly shown the gate. No amount of preparation and love would turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the speed events. I chose the jumping race.One girl named Becky
19、 rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didnt feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didnt need to. I came in next to last.The stinging memory of Beckys smirks(得意的笑) made me determined to beat her. For the whole nex
20、t month I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena. We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted.All of our hard work didnt make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out w
21、hile I watched Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place.My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboys neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the
22、second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds! I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what
23、 the odds, Id always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it.24. What does the underlined part “. we were quickly shown the gate.” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. We were told how to enter the arena.B. We were shown how to make the horse beautiful.C. We were removed from
24、the competition early.D. We were told to enter the timed-speed events.25. Why was the writer not confident of victory?A. He was an inexperienced rider.B. He believed he was unpopular with the crowd.C. He had not practiced enough.D. He thought his horse wasnt as good as the others.26. What did the wr
25、iter learn from his experience?A. Life can sometimes be unfair.B. Anything is possible if one tries hard enough.C. A positive attitude will bring success.D. One should not make judgments based on appearance.27. What can be a suitable title for the story ?A. A Run to RememberB. A Horses TaleC. Neck a
26、nd NeckD. A Difficult AgeCPop music superstar Rihanna is teaming up with one of the worlds leading bike-sharing firms, China-based ofo(共享单车), to give girls in the African country of Malawi a chance of education and the convenience of bikes.In a new “1 KM Action” partnership announced on Monday, the
27、singers Clara Lionel Foundation will fund scholarships for girls in Malawi through the foundations Global Scholarship Program, while ofo will donate bikes to those students to relieve transportation challenges in getting to class.“Im so happy about the Clara Lionel Foundations new partnership with o
28、fo because it will help so many young people around the world receive a quality education, and also help the young girls of Malawi get to school safely,” Rihanna, a Barbadian singer, songwriter and actress, said in a statement. She stressed the importance of ofos contribution in “cutting down those
29、very long walk they make to and from school all alone,” Rihanna said.Before starting ofo and becoming its chief executive officer(总裁), Dai Wei said he had worked as a volunteer teacher for one year in one of Chinas most impoverished(贫困的) regions.“We believe in unlocking every corner in the world wit
30、h equal access to education as well as with our bike-sharing scheme,” Dai added.This announcement is part of a five-year plan that will also provide scholarships for girls to help with their higher education pursuits(追求).Earlier this year Rihanna, a global ambassador for the Global Partnership for E
31、ducation, visited Malawi where only eight percent of the 4.6 million students in primary school go on to a secondary one.The Chinese firm ofo is also helping the Foundation to offer scholarships to students from China, Brazil, Barbados, Cuba, Haiti, Grenada, Guyana and Jamaica who are accepted to co
32、lleges or universities in the US. The company is particularly interested in students focused on the environment and sustainability(持续性).28.What can we know about Rihanna according to the passage?A. She just wants to earn money.B. She tries to help all African girls.C. She will donate bikes to Malawi
33、 girls.D. She tries to help Malawi girls receive education.29.What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. China-based ofo.B. Clara Lionel Foundation.C. Global Scholarship Program. D. Foundations new partnership with ofo.30. According to the last paragraph, what can we learn about t
34、he Chinese firm ofo?A. It will sell bikes to Malawi girls.B. It is the Clara Lionel Foundations partnership.C. It is also helping the students focused on the environment.D. Its chief executive officer is a teacher in a most impoverished region.31.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Rihanna he
35、lps Malawi girls go to school.B. Rihanna and Chinas ofo help Malawi girls receive education.C. Chinas bike-sharing company ofo offers bikes to Malawi girls.D. Young people in African countries should receive a quality education. DChinese kung fu is one of the earliest and longestlasting sports that
36、use both muscle and brain.Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination of exercise，practical selfdefense，selfdiscipline and art.It is estimated that Chinese kung fu can date back to primitive society.At that time，people used sticks to fight wild beasts.Gradually，they accumulated a
37、great deal of selfdefense experience.When the Shang Dynasty began，hunting was considered an important part of kung fu training.During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties，martial arts(武术) evolved to become a kind of dancing.Usually，the dancing of martial arts was used to train soldiers and inspire their mor
38、ale(士气).At the same time，the skill and technology of sword making as well as sword ceremonies developed rapidly.Starting from the Tang Dynasty，a kung fu examination was proposed and introduced.Excellent candidates would receive titles and awards through the examination，largely promoting the developm
39、ent of martial arts.By then，martial arts had evolved to become an art form and an independent genre.Kung fu was gradually introduced to many countries in Southeast Asia.Today，kung fu is honored as the ancestor of kickboxing(跆拳道)，karate(空手道) and judo.The Song and Yuan Dynasties witnessed the climax o
40、f kung fu development.The practice of kung fu by civil organizations became more and more popular.People actually made a living as martial arts performers all over the country.Usually their performance was carried out by a single person or two people as a pair.Chinese kung fu achieved greater develo
41、pment in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.In the Ming Dynasty，a lot of genres came into being and numerous books on martial arts were published.In the Qing Dynasty，the ruling emperor banned the practice of martial arts，and the people had to set up various clubs or societies to pass on the skills in secre
42、t.Today，kung fu continues to be practiced by many people for the purpose of keeping fit or improving body image.32.According to the text， was an important part of the development of kung fu in ancient times. A.hunting B.dancingC.singing D.fighting33.During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties，kung fu was us
43、ed to . A.promote the national economyB.keep healthy and improve body image C.train soldiers and inspire their moraleD.fight big wild animals34.What can we learn from the text? A.The production of swords reached the highest point during the Tang Dynasty. B.Kung fu was performed by many people during
44、 the Song and Yuan Dynasties. C.Kung fu had a great impact on many activities in Southeast Asia. D.The Tang Dynasty witnessed the climax of kung fu development.35.How did kung fu evolve in the Ming Dynasty? A.The emperor set up many organizations to promote kung fu. B.Various genres appeared and boo
45、ks were published about kung fu. C.Kung fu became the only performance at court parties. D.People made a living as kung fu performers all over the country.第二节：七选五（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。）Have you ever used any language learning apps? If you want to learn a language and speak it rig
46、ht away, modernize your learning style and adopt an app. It doesnt cost much, but its worth a lot.36.Learn anywhere and anytimePersonally, I love to review my vocabulary quietly in my bed before sleep using a language learning app.37.Of course, its also possible to learn a language with a book, but
47、its so much more entertaining when you are using a language learning app!Never waste time again38.More often than not, we will get really annoyed or even stressed when time is wasted. However, when using a language learning app, time seems to go by quickly. We can take the opportunity to review and
48、play a little while we have to wait around.39Have you ever taken up a course at night? I have, but I found it hard to complete it because there were many restrictions. I was required to attend classes twice a week on a fixed schedule. But when we study on our own with a language learning app, we can
49、 study at our own pace.Save your moneyMost language schools havent evolved to meet the needs of modern society. And thats before weve even begun to talk about the price, which is often quite unaffordable.40.But the benefits are huge, offering you the freedom and independence to learn at very little
50、expense.A. Quicken your progressB. Work without restrictionsC. Mobile apps can handle complex applicationsD. Learning with the help of an app doesnt cost much at allE. When I travel, I also use it to listen to some podcasts (播客)F. We all have the experience of waiting for an appointment or a busG. H
51、ere are some benefits of language learning apps used on smart phones第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a 41 with a lot of rocks. Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some
52、between the rocks, just to 42 some color to the area.Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately 43 . I knew I didnt plant it and Denise said she didnt either. We decided to let it continue 44 until we could find out what it was.Weeks passed and as I made my way
53、 back to the strange 45 , it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to 46 the weeds around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something 47 . The sunflower had not started where I saw it begin. It 48 had begun under a big 49 and grown under and around it to reach the 50
54、 .Thats when I 51 that if a tiny little sunflower didnt let a big rock stand in its 52 of developing, we also have the 53 to do the same thing. If we believe in ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we 54 to go and get what we need for growth.We need to 55 ourselves knowing we hav
55、e the ability to achieve our goals. Like the 56 , it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had 57 in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be 58 of who and what we are, then the environment will begin to 59 us. We will find a way to go under or around any
56、 “rocks” in order to 60 our goals.41. A. field B. farm C. yard D. pool42. A.add B.limit C. devote D. prefer43. A. use B. replace C. identify D. consult44. A. standing B.growing C. improving D. increasing45. A. plant B.house C. seed D. tree46. A. watch B. tend C. remove D. collect47. A. wonderful B.
57、valuable C. terrible D. unusual48. A.completely B. actually C. eventually D. gradually 49. A. tree B. table C. rock D. wall50. A. air B. top C. water D. sun51. A. realized B. admitted C. recognized D. hoped52. A. place B. process C. course D. way 53. A. idea B. dream C. chance D. ability54. A. aim B
58、.forget C. hate D. wait 55. A. care for B. believe in C. nod to D. equip with56. A. weed B. sunflower C. home D. summer57. A. energy B. love C.faith D. courage58. A. aware B. afraid C. tired D. proud59. A. support B.affect C. like D. praise60. A. set B.reach C. shoot D. kick第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分,满分15分）
59、（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。）Chinese are the first people to have tea . One thousand and two hundred years ago, Lu Yu wrote a book called The Classic of Tea, 61 is honored as The Bible of Tea. The book gives a detailed 62 (explain) of the origin, the processing skills and the classification of
60、tea.However, Chinese tea culture goes far beyond tea 63 (it). Take green tea for instance, the ideal temperature of the water should be around 80. If the water is too hot, nutrients(营养)in the tea 64 (destroy). On the other hand, if the water is not hot enough, the tea 65 (leaf) wont open up and you
61、will miss the pleasantly fresh flavor . So Chinese people are used 66 drinking hot tea. When you visit a Chinese friend, your friend will 67 (constant) add hot water to your emptying cup of tea. It is polite 68 (offer) the tea cup to guests with both hands. Of course, the guests should pay respect a
62、s well 69 (take) over the cup with both hands .Talking about adding water to the tea cup, there is 70 saying: wine full , full cup. Tea half , half cup. For wine, full cup symbolizes whole heartiness. For tea , half, it means modesty .第四部分 写作（共两节,满分35分）第一节 ：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改
63、作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。There is no doubt that the Internet changed our life since they came into use. People can surf the Internet for any informa
64、tion they need in a short time without consume large amounts of time in the library. Besides, it is convenient to communicating with others via the Internet.However, the Internet also has some disadvantage. For one thing, there is much information that are not good for children. For another, many st
65、udents spend too much time playing games online, that not only influences their studies but also harms their health.On my view, we should make a proper use of the Internet. It is of great important for us to separate good plants from wild weeds.第二节：书面表达 (满分25分) 你们年级下周要举办一次主题为“展望未来新生活”的英语演讲比赛，请根据以下内容
66、，通过合理想象，写一篇演讲稿。包括：1、 人们可以选择到月亮上度假或在海底生活；2、人们依靠机器人做家务；3、所有材料都可以回收利用。注意：1、词数100字左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3、开头和结尾已经为你写好，不计入总字数。Our Future LifeGood afternoon, boys and girls!_Thanks for listening! 尚德中学高二（2022届）下第一次教学质量检测英语试题参考答案：一、听力：1-5 CBBAB 6 -10 ACABB 11-15 BCABC 16-20 CBBCA二、阅读理解21-25BCACD 26-30 BADDC
67、31 -35 BACCB 36-40 GEFBD三、完形填空4145 CACBA 4650 CDBCD 5155 ADDAB 5660 BCDAB四、语法填空61. which 62. explanation 63. itself 64. will be destroyed 65. leaves 66. to 67. constantly 68. to offer 69. taking 70. a 五短文改错（10分）There is no doubt that the Internet has changed our life since they(it) came into use. Pe
68、ople can surf the Internet for any information they need in a short time without consume(consuming) large amounts of time in the library. Besides, it is convenient to communicating（communicate） with others via the Internet.However, the Internet also has some disadvantage(disadvantages). For one thin
69、g, there is much information that are(is) not good for children. For another, many students spend too much time playing games online, that(which) not only influences their studies but also harms their health.On(In) my view, we should make a(去掉） proper use of the Internet. It is of great important(im
70、portance) for us to separate good plants from wild weeds.六、书面表达：参考范文：Our Future LifeGood afternoon, boys and girls！With the rapid development of high-tech, our life has changed a lot in the past decades. Many things that wouldnt happen before have come into reality. Therefore, our life will change a
71、s well in the future.Perhaps some people will have the alternative to go to the moon for a holiday or live under the sea, which will make their life interesting and colorful. Besides, in the future maybe each family will rely on robots to do housework and well have more free time to develop our hobb
72、ies. Whats more, all the materials can be recycled and nothing will be wasted. Our environment will be much better than now. I believe life in the future must be wonderful and exciting so Ill try my best to work hard for a better future life. Thanks for listening！听力材料Text 1M: Excuse me. Id like to k
73、now whether the French dictionary I ordered has arrived. W: Just a moment, sir. Let me check it for you. Oh yes, it has. Text 2W: Shall we go to the theater on Friday?M: Well, what Id really like to see is a film, but I have to go to a lecture. Text 3M: Which character do you like most in the TV ser
74、ies Friends?W: I like Phoebe most, because she is very easy-going. And I think Joey is a funny man. How about you?M: I like Monica most. She is most attractive. Text 4W: How is your job going, Jack?M: I find teaching boring. You know, Ive always wanted to be a pilot since I was a little kid. W: That
75、 is an admirable profession. M: Absolutely, and my physical condition is perfect for the job. Text 5M: Where are you planning to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mary?W: I thought about visiting my grandparents, but my brother invited me to go to his home. How about you?M: Well, I would like to spend
76、the day with my parents. Text 6W: Can you play tennis with me today, Tom?M: I am afraid I cant. I have decided to go and help Emily with her English. If she fails in the final examination, she wont be able to go on the trip with us. W: I see. Good luck to her. M: Thanks. Text 7M: Hello, Grand Cinema
77、. What can I do for you?W: Do you have any tickets for The Smurfs this Saturday evening?M: What time do you want to see? 5:30 pm or 8:00 pm?W: 8:00 pm, please. M: Right. Two tickets at 6 pounds, Saturday, 8:00 pm. Could you tell me your name?W: Susan Robert. M: Remember to collect the tickets one ho
78、ur before the film starts. Text 8W: Peter, do you live in the red house at the end of the road?M: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. We also have a dog. W: Do you take your dog for a walk every day?M: No. My father takes the dog for a walk on Sunday. And I take the dog for a wa
79、lk on Friday. My mom and my sister walk him on the other workdays. W: Who walks the dog on Saturday?M: On Saturday we all go to the park and the dog comes with us. W: Do you help with the housework?M: Yes. My mom and my sister do the laundry, my father does the cooking, and I sweep the floor. Text 9
80、W: What are you doing?M: I am watching the movie Forrest Gump. W: I cant believe you are watching a movie. The weather is great. You should be outside. M: I hate the hot weather. Id rather stay indoors with the air conditioner. W: What else do you like to do besides watching movies?M: I like to play
81、 computer games, read books, go shopping, and play in the pool. W: Out of those what is your favorite?M: My favorite is to play computer games. W: What is your favorite computer game?M: My favorite is DotA. It used to be StarCraft, but it is getting a little old. W: If you like to play so much, when
82、 do you ever exercise?M: Although I hate to exercise, I go jogging twice a week. W: Thats pretty good. By the way, what are you doing next Saturday?M: I am going to go to the bookstore. W: I am having a party on Saturday night at my house. If you have time, you should come. M: That sounds like fun.
83、W: Great. Ill see you on Saturday. M: OK. See you later. Text 10M: Hello! Im Harvard Smith. As the editor of The Voice, Id like to introduce you to our school daily newspaper. We need volunteers to help us with our newspaper. Experience isnt absolutely necessary. But we need people with writing and
84、typing skills. Since The Voice comes out five days a week, we need excellent students who know how to plan their time well. Good grades are necessary. We can pay you, depending on your work. But dont expect to get rich. This isnt something you do for the money. Mostly its just for fun. Anyone who is
85、 interested in this job should speak to me immediately after this meeting. Be prepared to start right now. The first issue goes to press tomorrow. 作者在自家院子里面种花时发现了一株在岩右下顽强生长出来的向日葵。由此作者意识到我们应该像向日葵学习,就算需要跨越重重障碍也要尽最大努力寻找生命中的那缕阳光。41.C根据第43空前的intheyard可知答案。42.A种花种草一般是为了给环境增添色彩,作者和妻子在岩石缝隙间种花也是这一目的。43.C根据第4
86、4空后的untilwecouldfindoutwhatitwas可知,作者开始的时候没有辨认出这是什么植物。identify识别,辨认44.B为了弄清楚这株植物是什么,作者需要让它继续生长45.A几星期过去了,当初作者没能认出的那株植物长大了些,作者再次回到那株植物那里进行辨认。46.C根据下文可知,作者认出这是一株向日葵后决定把周围的野草拔掉。47.D根据空后内容可知,作者发现向日葵的根没有长在被发现的地方,作者认为这是不同寻常的。48.B空前提到向日葵的根没有长在被发现的地方,空后给出向日葵的真正开始生长的地方:事实上它是从一块大岩石下面开始生长的。49.C根据第47空前的 pulled
87、rocks可推知,作者搬开石块时,发现石块下面生长着向日葵的根。50.D根据常识可知,向日葵是朝着太阳的方向生长。51.A下文内容是作者意识到的一些东西。52.D根据上文内容可知,向日葵的根长在大石头下面,它突破重重阻力才长到了有太阳的地方。由此推知,作者忽然意识到小小的向日葵都没有让一块大石头阻止自己生长的道路。 stand in ones way阻碍,挡道。53.D根据第55空后的 the ability to achieve our goals可知答案。作者认为向日葵尚能如此,那我们也同样有能力做到这一点。54.A根据语境可知,作者认为人们也可以力争实现自己的目标。 aim to do
88、sth力争做某事。55.B根据第54空前的 If we believe in ourselves可知,作者认为我们应该相信自己,相信自己有能力实现自己的目标。56.B作者在文章最后的升华部分呼吁,我们要像向日葵样冲破障碍实现自己的目标。57.C此处作者用短语 have faith in表达与上文 believe in相同的含义,再次强强调相信自己的重要性58D.作者认为我们要像向日葵一样高高挺立,以自己为荣59.A根据上文中向日葵的故事可知,只要我们相信自己,相信自己能成功,周围的环境也会支持我们。60.B我们如果能学会向日葵的精神,就能在困境中找到实现自己目标的方法。“实现某人的目标”还可表达为realize/achieve ones goal。
