1、湖南师大附中 2020-2021 学年度高二第二学期第一次大练习英语第一部分阅读技能(共两节，满分 45 分)第一节阅读理解(共 12 小题；每题 3 分，满分 36 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThis is my son Matthews last night at home before college.I know that this is good news.I feel proud thatMatthew will go to a great school.I know that this is the f
2、inest hour.But looking at the suitcases on his bed sendsme out of the room to a hidden corner where I cant stop crying.Through the sorrow,I feel embarrassed.“Pull yourself together!”I tell myself.There are parents sending theirkids off to battle zones.How dare I feel so shocked and upset?One of the
3、great gifts of my life has been having my boys,Matthew and John Owen.Through them,I haveexplored the mysterious,complicated bond between fathers and sons.As my wife and I raised them,I havediscovered the love and loss between my father and me.After my parents divorce,I spent weekends with my dadin O
4、hio.By the time Sunday came around,I was unable to enjoy the days activities because I was already afraid ofthe goodbye of the evening.Now,standing among Matthews accumulation of possessions,I realize its me who has become a boy again.All my sadness and longing to hold on to things are back,sweeping
5、 over me as they did when I was a child.His bed is tidy and spare.It already has the feel of a guest bed.In my mind I replay wrapping him in hisfavorite blanket.That was our nightly routine until one evening he said,“Daddy,I dont think I need a blankettonight.”I think of all the times we lay among t
6、he covers reading.I look at the bed and think of all the recent timesI was annoyed at how late he was going to sleep.Ill never have to worry about that again,I realize.For his part,Matthew has been a rock.He is treating his leaving as just another day at the office.And Im glad.After all,someones got
7、 to be strong.Im proud that he is charging into the first chapter of his adult life with suchconf idence.1.What does the writer mean by“Pull yourself together!”?A.Get up!B.Take up!C.Cheer up!D.Wake up!2.We can infer from the passage that_.A.the writer is accustomed to sleeping earlyB.Matthew doesnt
8、get on well with his fatherC.the writer wasnt brave enough to face his parents divorceD.Matthew is ready for his new life3.How does the writer feel about his sons leaving for college?A.Worried.B.Grateful.C.Relieved.D.Bittersweet.4.Which of the following could be the best title of the text?A.Sweet Me
9、moriesB.Unavoidable GoodbyeC.A Glorious MomentD.Unconditional LoveBWith reports suggesting a second wave of coronavirus(新冠病毒)may be on its way(or here already),itmakes sense to give yourselves a check if were still doing all the right things.Washing hands is one of those thingsthat we were hopefully
10、 already doing,but realized in the wake of the pandemic that we could always be doing itmore and for longer.But what about washing our food?Given the news that there have been outbreaks in foodfactories and processing plants from-Bernard Matthews to Mr.Kipling locations-it does make sense to think a
11、boutit.Although the government have confirmed that the chance of catching coronavirus from food and foodpackaging is“very unlikely”,washing food before eating is a part of good habit that can reduce that small risk.Sally Bloomfield,chair of the scientific advisory board of the International Scientif
12、ic Forum on Home Hygienetells people,“Because the items you pick off the shelves in the supermarket will have been touched by other people,there is a chance that the packaging may have become harmful via their hands.Washing your shopping is not aquestion of whether it is necessary,its about minimizi
13、ng risk-and if someone in the home is at increased risk ofinfection,this becomes more important.”Dr.Perpetua Emeagi,a lecturer in Human Biology and Biological Sciences at Liverpool Hope University,says,“If someone with COVID-19 asked you if you wanted a bite of their sandwich,you clearly wouldnt go
14、anywherenear it.”And the same caution has to be taken with everything you bring home from the supermarket,as you simplydon t know whos been handling it before you.Imagine a scene where someone with COVID-19 has sneezed intohis hands before entering the store and picked up a tin of beans.The same per
15、son changes his mind,puts the tin ofbeans back on the shelf,only for you to come and place it in your basket shortly afterwards.On the science side,she continues,“Officially,Public Health England tells us that the quantity of infectious virus on any surface islikely to have decreased significantly b
16、y 24 hours,and even more so by 48 hours.But theres also some evidence tosuggest the virus could survive for up to seven days outside the human body.Surfaces like cardboard andplastic-common supermarket packaging products-are known to effectively harbor COVID-19.And my advicewould be this:Wash or wip
17、e down everything you bring home thoroughly before either putting in your cupboardsor consuming it.”5.Why did the author mention coronavirus in the first paragraph?A.To give some evidence.B.To attract young readers.C.To lead to the topic.D.To relate the latest event.6.Which of the following is TRUE
18、according to Paragraph 2?A.People can by no means catch a virus from food.B.Washing food before eating is a positive and necessary action.C.The items you pick from the supermarket can have a lot of viruses.D.The government has confirmed that there is no need to wash food before eating.7.What does th
19、e underlined word mean in Paragraph 3?A.Cause.B.Destroy.C.Protect.D.Carry.8.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Necessity of washing food before eating.B.Ways to stop the spread of coronavirus.C.Approaches to picking up groceries.D.Ways to deal with infection with coronavirus.CA study showed t
20、hat the experiences children have in their first few years are important.These experiencesaffect the development of the brain.When children receive more attention,they often have higher IQs.Babiesreceive information when they see,hear and feel things,which makes connections between different parts o
21、f thebrain.There are a hundred trillion(万亿)connections in the brain of a three-year-old child.Researcher Judit Gervain tested how good newborns are at distinguishing different sound patterns.Herresearchers produced images of the brains of babies as they heard different sound patterns.For example,one
22、 orderwas mu-ba-ba.This is the patternA-B-B.Another order was mu-ba-ge.This is the pattern“A-B-C”.The imagesshowed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the A-B-Bpattern.This showsthat babies can tell the difference between different patterns.They also were sensiti
23、ve to where it occurred in theorder.Gervain is excited by these findings because the order of sounds is the building block of words and grammar.Position is key to language,she says.If something is at the beginning or at the end,it makes a big difference:John caught the bear.is very different from Th
24、e bear caught John.”Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions,audio books,theInternet,or smartphonesno matter how educationaldoesnt appear to be enough for childrens braindevelopment.They carried out a study of nine-month-old American babies.They ex
25、pected the first group whodwatched videos in Chinese to show the same kind of learning as the second group who were brought face-to-facewith the same sounds.Instead they found a huge difference.The babies in the second group were able todistinguish between similar Chinese sounds as well as native li
26、steners.But the other babies regardless ofwhether they had watched the video or listened to the audiolearned nothing.9.What makes connections in a babys brain?A.Having a higher IQ.B.Experiencing new information.C.The babys early age.D.The connection with other babies.10.What did Judit Gervain and he
27、r team find in the experiment?A.Babies can identify different sound patterns.B.Word order is relevant to meaning.C.Babies can well understand different words.D.A certain brain region processes language.11.What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?A.Words have different sounds.B.Different
28、 orders have different meanings.C.Different languages have different grammar.D.Grammar is important in learning languages12.What is the main conclusion from the study led by Patricia Kuhl?A.Babies shouldnt watch a lot of television.B.Foreign languages help babies brain develop.C.Listening to differe
29、nt languages develops babies brain.D.Social communication improves babies brain development.第二节小标题填空(共 3 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 9 分)下面文章中有 3 处(第 1315 题)需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C 和 D)中选出符合各段意思的小标题，选项中有一项是多余选项。How to become a better readerLanguage and literacy(读写能力)are among humans greatest inventions.Evolving over
30、 the course of humanhistory,languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes.Today,surrounded by social media,television,movies,and,of course,books,the ability to read and write is important to expressing ones feelings.Most humans acquire language in early childhood and speak fluent
31、ly when they are about three years old,but ourcontinued relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives.Here are 4 ways to become a betterreader._13_ Many readers feel that they read too slowly,especially compared with others.But the truth is thatthe faster you read,the less likely y
32、ou are to understand fully what youre reading.The best readers are flexible(灵活的)-slowing down when needed-and always have a dictionary at hand._14_ When humans first began reading written words,it was unusual to read in silence.Reading outloud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability.
33、Try listening to the author reading their ownwork-youll be surprised to find how clearly it comes through on the page.Write more.Writing and reading go hand-in-hand:How and what you read affects how and what you writeand the best readers often make the best writers.But while much can be learned from
34、 close,repeated reading,thereare many pleasures to language that can only be experienced through the practice of writing.Try writing every dayfor a month,and you will never read the same again._15_ All of the literature is essentially communication from an individuals inner voice to an audience.Ther
35、e is something magical about sharing books with friends or a book club.Its a good way to see the world fromsomeone elses eyes and,in the process,carefully examine your own reaction to what you re reading.A.Take it slow.B.Tell your friends.C.Do more reading.D.Read aloud.第二部分知识运用(共两节，满分 25 分)第一节完形填空(共
36、 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A new year is a powerful occasion:Its a time when we _16_ our gratitude for the past and our hopes forthe future.And its a chance to welcome a fresh _17_ to recover our enthusiasm for chasing goals and dream
37、s.Organizers of the popular Times Square New Years Eve celebration in New York City will go _18_ whenpeople welcome 2021.Its the first time in 114 years that a massive crowd will not be _19_ in the iconic destination to ring in thenew year.In an effort to _20_ the spread of coronavirus,the Times Squ
38、are Alliance announced Wednesday that thefestivities will now be a“virtually enhanced celebration”that will come to partygoers _21_ they are.The _22_ will also feature socially-distanced live elements and a limited group of in-person honorees(获奖者)who will reflect the“themes,challenges and inspiratio
39、ns of 2020,”the Times Square Alliance said in a pressrelease.“One thing that will never _23_ is the ticking of time and the arrival of a new year at midnight onDecember 31st,”said Tim Tompkins,president of the Times Square Alliance.“_24_ this year there will be significantly new and enhanced virtual
40、,visual and digital offerings tocomplement whatever limited live entertainment or experiences.”On December 3lst,the Ball will _25_ in Times Square as in the previous years.16.A.reflect onB.take onC.decide onD.rely on17.A.manB.startC.fruitD.speaker18.A.hungryB.blindC.unnoticedD.digital19.A.packedB.fo
41、rbiddenC.paidD.scanned20.A.increaseB.delayC.preventD.wind21.A.whenB.whereverC.whereD.whenever22.A.anniversaryB.traditionC.celebrationD.congratulation23.A.changeB.happenC.evolveD.remain24.A.SinceB.ButC.BecauseD.And25.A.burstB.dropC.disappearD.strike第二节语法填空(共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入恰当的内容（1
42、 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。Recently,have you ever been surprised by women wearing Hanfu,or Han-style clothing,at subway stations,shopping malls or scenic areas?In 2018,the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China set the _26_(three)day ofMarch in the Chinese lunar calendar,_27_(tra
43、ditional)the birthday of the Yellow Emperor as the annualTraditional Chinese Garment Day.Since then,_28_ beauty of Hanfu has gained more and more recognitionand acceptance by common people.Generally,Hanfu refers _29_ traditional Chinese clothing worn by the Han ethnic(民族的)group beforethe Qing Dynast
44、y(1644-1911).Historically,Han Chinese clothing has also influenced some of its neighbouringcultural clothing,_30_(include)the Japanese kimono,Korean hanbok,and clothing of Mongolia,Vietnamand Bhutan.Hanfu appears _31_(elegantly)and beautiful,_32_ is not only due to the thousands of years ofculture b
45、ehind its beautiful design,but also because of its extraordinary craftsmanship(工艺)and aesthetics(美学).Hanfu includes more than 30 examples of Chinas intangible(非物质的)cultural heritage as well as Chinese artsand crafts under _33_(preserve).Hanfu _34_(represent)an aesthetic for living and a continuation
46、 of traditional Chinese culture.Nowadays more and more fashion designs look to Hanfu for inspiration _35_(create)their own brand.第三部分写作技能(共两节，满分 30 分)第一节双向翻译(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。（36）One of the most famous Chinese medical treatments is the art of“magic needles”,or Chinesea
47、cupuncture(针刺疗法).It was developed long ago,perhaps as early as 2000 BC.Some of the medical problems that can be treated by acupuncture include severe pains,headaches,injuries,stomach problems and high blood pressure.（37）Some people have also used it to treat smokers,alcoholics and people who are add
48、icted to drugs.How acupuncture reduces pain is not clear.One theory explaining this phenomenon suggests that acupunctureblocks pain signals from reaching the brain.Another theory relates acupuncture to the production of chemicals inthe body which reduce pain.A lot of people now subscribe to these th
49、eories.As a unique contribution of traditional Chinese medicine,（38）它传到了亚洲其他许多国家，suchas Japan,as early as the 6th century.It was introduced to the West in the 17th century.（39）Today it hasbecome popular round the world,as have other traditional Chinese medicines.The World Health Organizationrecommen
50、ds acupuncture as a good treatment for over forty medical problems.While doubts about its safety havefaded away,（40）人们对它的)兴趣在继续增加.第二节情景作文(共 1 小题，满分 20 分)41.假如你是李华，你所居住的城市刚开始实行垃圾分类。你们社区准备进行一次垃圾分类的公益活动，希望有外国友人能参与其中。请根据以下信息，用英文写一则书面通知。注意:1.请勿提及与考生相关的真实信息；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.词数 100 左右，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。T
51、heme of the campaign*a non-profit campaign focusing on garbage classificationTime*9:00-11:00 this Sunday morningPlace*in the garden of the communityRequirements for the volunteers*distribute the leaflets to the inhabitants in the neighborhood*explain to those who have puzzles on how to classify diff
52、erent wastesDeadline*sign up in the community office before ThursdayNoticeThere will be a non-profit campaign focusing on garbage classification in the garden of our community._Xue Tangpo Community Office湖南师大附中 2020-2021 学年度高二第二学期第一次大练习英语答案第一部分阅读技能(共两节，满分 45 分)第一节阅读理解(共 12 小题；每题 3 分，满分 36 分)阅读下列短文，从
53、每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThis is my son Matthews last night at home before college.I know that this is good news.I feel proud thatMatthew will go to a great school.I know that this is the finest hour.But looking at the suitcases on his bed sendsme out of the room to a hidden corner
54、where I cant stop crying.Through the sorrow,I feel embarrassed.“Pull yourself together!”I tell myself.There are parents sending theirkids off to battle zones.How dare I feel so shocked and upset?One of the great gifts of my life has been having my boys,Matthew and John Owen.Through them,I haveexplor
55、ed the mysterious,complicated bond between fathers and sons.As my wife and I raised them,I havediscovered the love and loss between my father and me.After my parents divorce,I spent weekends with my dadin Ohio.By the time Sunday came around,I was unable to enjoy the days activities because I was alr
56、eady afraid ofthe goodbye of the evening.Now,standing among Matthews accumulation of possessions,I realize its me who has become a boy again.All my sadness and longing to hold on to things are back,sweeping over me as they did when I was a child.His bed is tidy and spare.It already has the feel of a
57、 guest bed.In my mind I replay wrapping him in hisfavorite blanket.That was our nightly routine until one evening he said,“Daddy,I dont think I need a blankettonight.”I think of all the times we lay among the covers reading.I look at the bed and think of all the recent timesI was annoyed at how late
58、 he was going to sleep.Ill never have to worry about that again,I realize.For his part,Matthew has been a rock.He is treating his leaving as just another day at the office.And Im glad.After all,someones got to be strong.Im proud that he is charging into the first chapter of his adult life with suchc
59、onf idence.1.What does the writer mean by“Pull yourself together!”?A.Get up!B.Take up!C.Cheer up!D.Wake up!2.We can infer from the passage that_.A.the writer is accustomed to sleeping earlyB.Matthew doesnt get on well with his fatherC.the writer wasnt brave enough to face his parents divorceD.Matthe
60、w is ready for his new life3.How does the writer feel about his sons leaving for college?A.Worried.B.Grateful.C.Relieved.D.Bittersweet.4.Which of the following could be the best title of the text?A.Sweet MemoriesB.Unavoidable GoodbyeC.A Glorious MomentD.Unconditional Love【答案】1.C2.D3.D4.BBWith report
61、s suggesting a second wave of coronavirus(新冠病毒)may be on its way(or here already),itmakes sense to give yourselves a check if were still doing all the right things.Washing hands is one of those thingsthat we were hopefully already doing,but realized in the wake of the pandemic that we could always b
62、e doing itmore and for longer.But what about washing our food?Given the news that there have been outbreaks in foodfactories and processing plants from-Bernard Matthews to Mr.Kipling locations-it does make sense to think aboutit.Although the government have confirmed that the chance of catching coro
63、navirus from food and foodpackaging is“very unlikely”,washing food before eating is a part of good habit that can reduce that small risk.Sally Bloomfield,chair of the scientific advisory board of the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygienetells people,“Because the items you pick off the shelv
64、es in the supermarket will have been touched by other people,there is a chance that the packaging may have become harmful via their hands.Washing your shopping is not aquestion of whether it is necessary,its about minimizing risk-and if someone in the home is at increased risk ofinfection,this becom
65、es more important.”Dr.Perpetua Emeagi,a lecturer in Human Biology and Biological Sciences at Liverpool Hope University,says,“If someone with COVID-19 asked you if you wanted a bite of their sandwich,you clearly wouldnt go anywherenear it.”And the same caution has to be taken with everything you brin
66、g home from the supermarket,as you simplydon t know whos been handling it before you.Imagine a scene where someone with COVID-19 has sneezed intohis hands before entering the store and picked up a tin of beans.The same person changes his mind,puts the tin ofbeans back on the shelf,only for you to co
67、me and place it in your basket shortly afterwards.On the science side,she continues,“Officially,Public Health England tells us that the quantity of infectious virus on any surface islikely to have decreased significantly by 24 hours,and even more so by 48 hours.But theres also some evidence tosugges
68、t the virus could survive for up to seven days outside the human body.Surfaces like cardboard andplastic-common supermarket packaging products-are known to effectively harbor COVID-19.And my advicewould be this:Wash or wipe down everything you bring home thoroughly before either putting in your cupb
69、oardsor consuming it.”5.Why did the author mention coronavirus in the first paragraph?A.To give some evidence.B.To attract young readers.C.To lead to the topic.D.To relate the latest event.6.Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 2?A.People can by no means catch a virus from food.B.Wa
70、shing food before eating is a positive and necessary action.C.The items you pick from the supermarket can have a lot of viruses.D.The government has confirmed that there is no need to wash food before eating.7.What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 3?A.Cause.B.Destroy.C.Protect.D.Carry.8.Wh
71、at does the passage mainly talk about?A.Necessity of washing food before eating.B.Ways to stop the spread of coronavirus.C.Approaches to picking up groceries.D.Ways to deal with infection with coronavirus.【答案】5.C6.B7.D8.ACA study showed that the experiences children have in their first few years are
72、 important.These experiencesaffect the development of the brain.When children receive more attention,they often have higher IQs.Babiesreceive information when they see,hear and feel things,which makes connections between different parts of thebrain.There are a hundred trillion(万亿)connections in the
73、brain of a three-year-old child.Researcher Judit Gervain tested how good newborns are at distinguishing different sound patterns.Herresearchers produced images of the brains of babies as they heard different sound patterns.For example,one orderwas mu-ba-ba.This is the patternA-B-B.Another order was
74、mu-ba-ge.This is the pattern“A-B-C”.The imagesshowed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the A-B-Bpattern.This showsthat babies can tell the difference between different patterns.They also were sensitive to where it occurred in theorder.Gervain is excited by thes
75、e findings because the order of sounds is the building block of words and grammar.Position is key to language,she says.If something is at the beginning or at the end,it makes a big difference:John caught the bear.is very different from The bear caught John.”Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl
76、 have found that language delivered by televisions,audio books,theInternet,or smartphonesno matter how educationaldoesnt appear to be enough for childrens braindevelopment.They carried out a study of nine-month-old American babies.They expected the first group whodwatched videos in Chinese to show t
77、he same kind of learning as the second group who were brought face-to-facewith the same sounds.Instead they found a huge difference.The babies in the second group were able todistinguish between similar Chinese sounds as well as native listeners.But the other babies regardless ofwhether they had wat
78、ched the video or listened to the audiolearned nothing.9.What makes connections in a babys brain?A.Having a higher IQ.B.Experiencing new information.C.The babys early age.D.The connection with other babies.10.What did Judit Gervain and her team find in the experiment?A.Babies can identify different
79、sound patterns.B.Word order is relevant to meaning.C.Babies can well understand different words.D.A certain brain region processes language.11.What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?A.Words have different sounds.B.Different orders have different meanings.C.Different languages have dif
80、ferent grammar.D.Grammar is important in learning languages12.What is the main conclusion from the study led by Patricia Kuhl?A.Babies shouldnt watch a lot of television.B.Foreign languages help babies brain develop.C.Listening to different languages develops babies brain.D.Social communication impr
81、oves babies brain development.【答案】9.B10.A11.B12.D第二节小标题填空(共 3 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 9 分)下面文章中有 3 处(第 1315 题)需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C 和 D)中选出符合各段意思的小标题，选项中有一项是多余选项。How to become a better readerLanguage and literacy(读写能力)are among humans greatest inventions.Evolving over the course of humanhistory,languages are a
82、 reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes.Today,surrounded by social media,television,movies,and,of course,books,the ability to read and write is important to expressing ones feelings.Most humans acquire language in early childhood and speak fluently when they are about three years old,but
83、ourcontinued relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives.Here are 4 ways to become a betterreader._13_ Many readers feel that they read too slowly,especially compared with others.But the truth is thatthe faster you read,the less likely you are to understand fully what youre readi
84、ng.The best readers are flexible(灵活的)-slowing down when needed-and always have a dictionary at hand._14_ When humans first began reading written words,it was unusual to read in silence.Reading outloud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability.Try listening to the author reading their o
85、wnwork-youll be surprised to find how clearly it comes through on the page.Write more.Writing and reading go hand-in-hand:How and what you read affects how and what you writeand the best readers often make the best writers.But while much can be learned from close,repeated reading,thereare many pleas
86、ures to language that can only be experienced through the practice of writing.Try writing every dayfor a month,and you will never read the same again._15_ All of the literature is essentially communication from an individuals inner voice to an audience.There is something magical about sharing books
87、with friends or a book club.Its a good way to see the world fromsomeone elses eyes and,in the process,carefully examine your own reaction to what you re reading.A.Take it slow.B.Tell your friends.C.Do more reading.D.Read aloud.【答案】13.A14.D15.B第二部分知识运用(共两节，满分 25 分)第一节完形填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读
88、下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A new year is a powerful occasion:Its a time when we _16_ our gratitude for the past and our hopes forthe future.And its a chance to welcome a fresh _17_ to recover our enthusiasm for chasing goals and dreams.Organizers of the popular
89、 Times Square New Years Eve celebration in New York City will go _18_ whenpeople welcome 2021.Its the first time in 114 years that a massive crowd will not be _19_ in the iconic destination to ring in thenew year.In an effort to _20_ the spread of coronavirus,the Times Square Alliance announced Wedn
90、esday that thefestivities will now be a“virtually enhanced celebration”that will come to partygoers _21_ they are.The _22_ will also feature socially-distanced live elements and a limited group of in-person honorees(获奖者)who will reflect the“themes,challenges and inspirations of 2020,”the Times Squar
91、e Alliance said in a pressrelease.“One thing that will never _23_ is the ticking of time and the arrival of a new year at midnight onDecember 31st,”said Tim Tompkins,president of the Times Square Alliance.“_24_ this year there will be significantly new and enhanced virtual,visual and digital offerin
92、gs tocomplement whatever limited live entertainment or experiences.”On December 3lst,the Ball will _25_ in Times Square as in the previous years.16.A.reflect onB.take onC.decide onD.rely on17.A.manB.startC.fruitD.speaker18.A.hungryB.blindC.unnoticedD.digital19.A.packedB.forbiddenC.paidD.scanned20.A.
93、increaseB.delayC.preventD.wind21.A.whenB.whereverC.whereD.whenever22.A.anniversaryB.traditionC.celebrationD.congratulation23.A.changeB.happenC.evolveD.remain24.A.SinceB.ButC.BecauseD.And25.A.burstB.dropC.disappearD.strike【答案】16.A17.B18.D19.A20.C21.B22.C23.A24.B25.B第二节语法填空(共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)阅读下
94、面材料，在空白处填入恰当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。Recently,have you ever been surprised by women wearing Hanfu,or Han-style clothing,at subway stations,shopping malls or scenic areas?In 2018,the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China set the _26_(three)day ofMarch in the Chinese lunar
95、calendar,_27_(traditional)the birthday of the Yellow Emperor as the annualTraditional Chinese Garment Day.Since then,_28_ beauty of Hanfu has gained more and more recognitionand acceptance by common people.Generally,Hanfu refers _29_ traditional Chinese clothing worn by the Han ethnic(民族的)group befo
96、rethe Qing Dynasty(1644-1911).Historically,Han Chinese clothing has also influenced some of its neighbouringcultural clothing,_30_(include)the Japanese kimono,Korean hanbok,and clothing of Mongolia,Vietnamand Bhutan.Hanfu appears _31_(elegantly)and beautiful,_32_ is not only due to the thousands of
97、years ofculture behind its beautiful design,but also because of its extraordinary craftsmanship(工艺)and aesthetics(美学).Hanfu includes more than 30 examples of Chinas intangible(非物质的)cultural heritage as well as Chinese artsand crafts under _33_(preserve).Hanfu _34_(represent)an aesthetic for living a
98、nd a continuation of traditional Chinese culture.Nowadays more and more fashion designs look to Hanfu for inspiration _35_(create)their own brand.【答案】26.third27.traditionally28.the29.to30.including31.elegant32.which33.preservation34.represents35.to create第三部分写作技能(共两节，满分 30 分)第一节双向翻译(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满
99、分 10 分)请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。（36）One of the most famous Chinese medical treatments is the art of“magic needles”,or Chineseacupuncture(针刺疗法).It was developed long ago,perhaps as early as 2000 BC.Some of the medical problems that can be treated by acupuncture include severe pains,headaches,injuries
100、,stomach problems and high blood pressure.（37）Some people have also used it to treat smokers,alcoholics and people who are addicted to drugs.How acupuncture reduces pain is not clear.One theory explaining this phenomenon suggests that acupunctureblocks pain signals from reaching the brain.Another th
101、eory relates acupuncture to the production of chemicals inthe body which reduce pain.A lot of people now subscribe to these theories.As a unique contribution of traditional Chinese medicine,（38）它传到了亚洲其他许多国家，suchas Japan,as early as the 6th century.It was introduced to the West in the 17th century.（3
102、9）Today it hasbecome popular round the world,as have other traditional Chinese medicines.The World Health Organizationrecommends acupuncture as a good treatment for over forty medical problems.While doubts about its safety havefaded away,（40）人们对它的)兴趣在继续增加.【答案】36.最有名的中医疗法之一是“神针”艺术37.有些人也已经用它来治疗吸烟者38.
103、it spread to many other Asian countries39.今天它在世界各地颇受欢迎40.interest continues to grow第二节情景作文(共 1 小题，满分 20 分)41.假如你是李华，你所居住的城市刚开始实行垃圾分类。你们社区准备进行一次垃圾分类的公益活动，希望有外国友人能参与其中。请根据以下信息，用英文写一则书面通知。注意:1.请勿提及与考生相关的真实信息；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.词数 100 左右，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。Theme of the campaign*a non-profit campaign focu
104、sing on garbage classificationTime*9:00-11:00 this Sunday morningPlace*in the garden of the communityRequirements for the volunteers*distribute the leaflets to the inhabitants in the neighborhood*explain to those who have puzzles on how to classify different wastesDeadline*sign up in the community o
105、ffice before ThursdayNoticeThere will be a non-profit campaign focusing on garbage classification in the garden of our community._Xue Tangpo Community Office【答案】NoticeThere will be a non-profit campaign focusing on garbage classification in the garden of our community.Thecampaign,launched by our com
106、munity office,will begin from 9 to 11 this Sunday morning.Now some foreignvolunteers are terribly wanted.On that day what volunteers need to do is distribute the leaflets to the inhabitants in the neighborhood,spreading some relevant knowledge.Whats more,volunteers are expected to explain to those,especially foreigners,who have puzzles on how to classify different wastes in our life.Any foreign friend is welcome to sign up in the community office before ThursdayLooking forward to your coming and joining us!Xue Tangpo Community Office
