1、 Travel journalI 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) A young man in Wuhan, Hubei Province has become the latest Internet sensation after a video showing his heart-warming act on a subway train went viral on social media 1(recent).In the video, the man can be seen 2(hold) his mobile pho
2、ne in his hand after falling asleep on a Metro, with a message in large font on the screen which reads, “Please wake me if you need my seat.”The video 3(capture) by a fellow passenger who posted it on Weibo. The video, 4was just 7 seconds long, has been viewed more than 19 million times in just two
3、days. Chinese netizens（网民）were greatly touched by the young mans act and applauded him for his 5(kind). A web user even commented, “I only needed 7 seconds to fall 6love with this young man.”The humble man 7(refuse) an interview invitation after becoming an Internet star and said that he just did wh
4、at he felt he should. In a Weibo post, he thanked netizens for 8(they) love and praise. He said he would always fall asleep when he had nothing to do on the train but worried others may need the seat, so he got 9idea of making a message on his phone screen.He added that he hopes the positive energy
5、can spread 30(far).【答案】 1Recently 2holding 3was captured 4Which 5kindness 6In 7Refused 8their 9the30further第二节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，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选项。A few summers ago my daughter and I were swimming in our pool. This day had been like most others,_11_ I had no way of
6、 knowing that this one would _12_in our family history as a memory we _13_and still talk about from time to time.The sun was setting and the night was_14_approaching. Fro the shallow end of our pool, my daughter _15_it first. Right about eye level, a spider was spinning her_16_by the pool. It _17_me
7、 that my daughter noticed this, and it surprised me even _18_that she wasnt afraid of the spider.Instead, she delightfully _19_ as the spider busied herself in the cycle of life. as we both gazed at this_20_of nature, a very simple thought_21_me. I had lost track of time. I honestly didnt know _22_w
8、e had been just standing there and staring at that spider _23_her web. But, regardless of what ever amount of time had past, the _24_was that we were simply having fun. We were having fun_25_ really doing anything really BIG or special. I thought. However, in contrast, I believe that by sharing this
9、 _26_of the spider building her web we were_27_ just as fulfilled as if we had done something very important.Remember that the _28_things are the best things in life. spend time together appreciating the simple things in _29_ , and even more importantly, _30_time together talking about life. Do this
10、 and youll have special moments and special memories that will last a life time.11. A. or B. and C. but D. so12. A. go down B. get up C. take off D. lead to13. A. deserve B. remind C. treasure D. exhibit14. A. eventually B. frequently C. carefully D. quickly15. A. invented B. noticed C. informed D.
11、ruined16. A. cloth B. craft C. pot D. web17. A. surprised B. interested C. frightened D. excited18. A. farther B. more C. longer D. better19. A. noted B. watched C. followed D. changed20. A. sight B. signal C. wonder D. advertisement21. A. caught B. occurred C. knocked D. hit22. A. how soon B. how o
12、ften C. how long D. how far23. A. removing B. building C. painting D. sending24. A. truth B. message C. advice D. information25. A. for B. without C. by D. in26. A. ability B. knowledge C. happiness D. experience27. A. all B. both C. either D. neither28. A. simple B. expensive C. bright D. flexible2
13、9. A. office B. earth C. life D. hope30. A. kill B. waste C. cost D. spend【答案】11. D 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 16. D 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. C 22. D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. DII阅读 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 阅读理解 (共1小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALost cities that
14、have been foundThe White CityIn 2019, a team of explorers to Honduras in search ofthe Lost City of the Monke Godled to the discovery of the White City. They found the ruins in the Mosquitia region of the Central American country which is known for poisonous snakes, vicious jaguars and deadly insects
15、. It is believed that local people hid here when the Spanish conquerors(征服者) occupied their homeland in the16th century.Canopus and HeracleionModern researchers were teased by the ancient writings about the Egyptian cities Canopus and Heracleion- where Queen Cleopatra often visited. But the cities w
16、erent found until 1992, when a search in Alexandria waters found that the two cities had been flooded for centuries. Artifacts(史前器物) showed that the cities once highly developed as a trade network, which helped researchers piece together more about the last queen of Egypt.Machu PicchuA Yale professo
17、r discovered the Lost City in the Cloudsin 1911. A combination of palaces, plazas, temples and homes, Machu Picchu displays the Inca Empire at the height of its rule. The city, which was abandoned in the 16th century for unknown reasons,was hidden by the local people from the Spanish conquerors for
18、centuries keeping it so well preserved.TroyThe ancient city of Troy in homers The Iliad was considered a fictional setting for his characters to run wild. But in 1871, explorations in northwestern Turkey exposed nine ancient cities layered (层叠) on top of each other, the earliest dating back to about
19、 5,000 years before. It was later determined that the sixth or seventh layer contained the lost city of Troy and that it was actually destroyed by an earthquake, not a wooden horse.31. Why did people hide in the White City in the 16th century?A. To survive the warB. To search for a lost city.C. To p
20、rotect their country.D. To avoid dangerous animals32. Which of the following was related to a royal family member?A. The White CityB. Canopus and HeracleionC. Machu PicchuD. Troy33. What can we learn about Troy?A. It was built by Homer.B. It consisted of nine citiesC. It had a history of 5,000 years
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28、icipant Services, Alison Boyle, at aboylethefirstteepittsburgh.org.34The First Tee Coach Program centers on _.A. empowering participants B. training professional coachesC. attracting more visitors D. looking for golf stars35If you are good at using computers, you may choose to be a (an) _.A. greeter
29、 B. assistant coachC. database manager D. equipment manager36To become a volunteer at The First Tee, one must _.A. be a good golfer B. have an interviewC. consult Alison Boyle D. promise to work 7 weeks【答案】34A35C36BCResearchers studied the responses of the biggest living animals on the planet to sti
30、mulated mid-frequency military sonar (声呐), which is used by military to detect submarines.By studying 17 blue whales, which feed on large groups of krill (磷虾) in the ocean, the scientists found the giant sea animals would cut short dives for food after a sonar “ping”. The animals also tried to avoid
31、 areas where the sonar had been used for some time afterwards.They found that the whales stopped feeding for more than an hour after the sonar, resulting in a loss of around 1,000kg of krill for the animals.The researchers say their findings disagree with the idea that military sonar has no influenc
32、e on blue whales and other related species of whale.A second study by the same researchers also showed that military sonar caused another species of whale, the Cuviers beaked whale, to stop feeding and swim away from the sound.Dr Brandon Southhall, from the Long Marine Laboratory at the University o
33、f California who led the project, said, “These findings help us to understand risks to these animals from human sound and inform timely protection and management decisions.”The scientists argue that the influence of “active” military sonar on blue whales must be considered in environmental assessmen
34、ts before military tests.They said they hoped the US Navy, which funded the work, would use the findings to search for ways of reducing the influence of sonar on whale species.Dr Stacy DeRuiter, from the University of St Andrews, who also took part in the studies, said, “While military tests have be
35、en said to be linked to whale strandings (搁浅), we dont really understand the chain of events that lead to that. The number of strandings also does not match the number of military tests and sonar events, so the Navy wants to understand this more.”37. What did the new studies find about whales?A. The
36、y were forced to leave their habitats.B. They were starving because of military sonar.C. They would stop feeding for some time because of military sonar.D. They would find new feeding areas once hearing sonar.38. What is the researchers attitude towards the influence of military sonar on whales?A. W
37、orried. B. Helpless.C. Shocked. D. Puzzled.39. According to Dr Stacy DeRuiter, _.A. military tests in the sea should be stoppedB. military sonar leads to the death of many whalesC. the US Navy should take action to protect whalesD. further study should be done to find out why whales were stranded40.
38、 Where does the text probably come from?A. A book review. B. A science fiction.C. A science report. D. An official document.【答案】37. C 38. A 39. D 40. C第二节 阅读填空 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Get Higher Marks in ExamsHave you got an important test coming up, where y
39、ou really want to stand out? Or do you generally want to improve your grades? 41There are a number of tricks and practices which can significantly improve your chances of scoring high on a test. This article will help you in studying, analyzing and solving exam questions, so read on!42The best thing
40、 you can do to raise your test scores is to pay attention when youre supposed to be learning the material: in class! Letting your mind wander or not showing up at all are both likely to make you miss out on key information that will later appear on tests.Take good notes.43Why put something into your
41、 notes you dont understand? Ask the questions now that are necessary to make your notes meaningful at some later time. A short review of your notes while the material is still fresh on your mind helps your learn more. The more you learn then, the less youll have to learn later and the less time it w
42、ill take.Do your homework.Homework, such as assignments and at-home reading are where you will find the rest of the information that will be on tests, so doing this homework is important. 44Do practice tests.Ask your teacher or go online and print a few practice tests. And you can take a practice te
43、st. 45Knowing your weak spots before a test is vital!A. Plan your time carefully.B. Pay attention in your classes.C. Find out which ways help you learn better, and use it.D. Needless to say, the answer to both these questions is yes.E. Schedule time and set aside a quiet place just for doing it to a
44、void being disturbed.F. This way will help you to figure out how much information you actually dont know.G. Successful students write down something understandable and organized, and review it often.【解析】如何在考试中得到更高的分数？41D42.B43.G44E45FIII 写作 (满分25分) 假定你是李华。本周六是你十八岁生日，家人将在光明饭店会为你举办一次生日宴会。请你给朋友John写一封信
45、，邀请他参加。内容包括：1. 提出邀请；2. 18岁生日的意义；3. 宴会情况。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_【答案】Dear John,Im writing this letter to invite you to my 18th birthday party this Saturday.An 18th birthday is unusual for every child in China, because it means that a teenager who has been an adult becomes more mature and wi
46、ser. So my family is determined to hold a big party at Guangming Hotel. Many friends and relatives are invited to the party. The hotel band will play amazing music, and a variety of Chinese food will be served. If you take part in the party, you will definitely enjoy the atmosphere and have a good time with us.Look forward to your coming.Yours,Li Hua
