1、钦州市第一中学2021届高三年级摸底考试高三英语注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。
2、听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt？A.19.15. B.9.18. C.9.15.1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the man worried about?A. The cost.B. The work time.C. The medicines side effects.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: I have not been feeling well lately.W: Why dont you go to the doctor? There are many
3、 medicines out there to make you feel better. Is it the money?M: No. I just have too much work. I cannot take time off yet.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does Michael want to do?A. Learn English.B. Bring a letter.C. Complete a form.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M: Hello, Im Michael. I was told to come here to sign up for
4、 the English course. What do I need to do?W: Well need you to complete a form and bring a letter confirming your age and address.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Which club did the girl probably join last year?A. The algebra club.B. The Spanish club.C. The sports club.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: I cant decide what club to
5、join this year. The Spanish club meets at 3:00 p.m., but so does the algebra club.M: Can you do both now that youre not playing soccer this year?4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The weather.B. The work.C. The time【答案】A【解析】【原文】M: I cant see anything. You cant even se
6、e the skyscrapers two blocks away.W: Its always like this in the morning. Maybe well get some rain to clear the fog all away.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How long is the mans speech?A. About three minutes.B. About four minutes.C. About five minutes.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: Oh no, I keep cutting bits out of my speech
7、 but its still a minute too long.W: One minute wont make much difference, will it?M: Yes. Theres a strict rule that all speeches must be no more than three minutes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面
8、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 man doing?A. Packing for a trip.B. Buying a suitcase.C. Checking for security.7. What will the man take with him on the plane?A. His extra shoes.B. His large jacket.C. His lightest clothes.【答案】6. A 7. B【解析】【原文】W: Youll never fit everything in there if y
9、ou do it like that.M: What am I going to do? Im only allowed to check one large suitcase and carry one backpack on the plane. W: Dont worry. Wear your big jacket on the plane. It takes up too much space in the suitcase. Also, put the heavier things like your books and your computer in your backpack.
10、 And leave your extra shoes in the suitcase.M: What else?W: Now, Ill show you a special way to fold your clothes, so all your clothes will fit.M: Wow, it really worked!W: Mothers know best.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. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Coach
11、and player.C. Teacher and student.9. What will the boy do to change his habits?A. Practice sports less.B. Try a new learning method.C. Set aside more time in studying.10. How does the boy feel about his studies?A. Serious.B. Confident.C. Confused.【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B【解析】【原文】W: Jimmy, if youre going t
12、o pass this test, you need to take the time each day to study.M: I think I study enough during the week already.W: Mrs. Smith told me that your grades have been low this quarter. If you cant pull them up, I will have to tell the coach that youre not allowed to play this season. M: Dont do that, plea
13、se. I will take an extra hour each night to look over the books. The team needs me. W: Good. You know, your father or I would be happy to help you study as well. We can make flash cards. M: I can do it on my own. I can do better. W: Okay. As long as you try your best I will leave you alone, but I wi
14、ll be checking in with your teacher next week.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】11. How many fish have been put back?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.12. What can be said about the man?A. He wants only young fish.B. He wants to keep the environment healthy.C. He wants to catch the biggest one.13. Where are t
15、he speakers probably?A. On a boat.B. In a car.C. At the speakers house.【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A【解析】【原文】W: Why do you keep letting the fish go after you catch them? Theres plenty of space in our boat to put them.M: Im not going to eat it, so Ill release it back into the wild.W: I thought you said we wer
16、e going to catch dinner for tonight? Thats the third fish youve put back into the lake. At this rate, well have nothing to cook by dinner time. M: Relax, we just ate breakfast. We have all day to catch more. Besides, none of those fish are big or old enough to eat. Wed need to catch 10 of them each
17、to feel satisfied. That is irresponsible.W: It sounds like you only want to take one or two fish out of the lake today.M: Thats right. If I took all the fish out today, there wouldnt be any left to continue their species then. The lake is an important part of this area. Many animals rely on the fish
18、 and the fish rely on the other animals too.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】14. What is the man doing?A. Giving a speech.B. Conducting a program.C Having a psychology class.15. What percentage of the teenagers experience depression according to the woman?A. About 33%.B. About 25%.C. About 50%.16.
19、 How can parents help their kids avoid depression?A. By just being around them.B. By hiring consultants for them.C. By taking part in special activities.【答案】14. B 15. B 16. A【解析】【原文】M: Hello, everyone. Today, were speaking with Dr. Stella Graham about depression. She knows a thing or two about it fr
20、om her research and from her own experience as a young adult. Dr. Graham, welcome to the show!W: Thanks so much. Im glad to be here. M: What are the most important things we should all know about depression?W: Well, it affects more people than many of you might think about 33% of all adults will exp
21、erience some kind of depression by the age of 50. And it looks different for every person.M: What about young people?W: Unfortunately, the rate of depression among teenagers is growing fast. Nearly a quarter of high school kids go through some kind of depression. And it appears that the length of ti
22、me they stay depressed is increasing as well. This is what Im most concerned about.M: What can be done about this, Dr. Graham?W: Consultants can make a big difference on high school campuses. However, many schools simply dont have the money. The best defense against depression is pretty simple good
23、parenting. M: Really? But do parents need to be doing something totally different from what theyre doing now?W: No Thats the good news. You dont have to do anything special. Just being present for your kids is enough.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. What do we know about Shirleys parents?A. They
24、 live in Barbados.B. They work in Brooklyn College.C. They were poor in Shirleys childhood.18. How long did Shirley Chisholm work in the low Manhattan?A. For four years.B. For five years.C. For seven years.19. What happened to Shirley Chisholm in 1952?A. She gained a degree in education.B. She atten
25、ded New York University.C. She was elected to the New York State Assembly.20. Why did Shirley Chisholm decide to run for President of the United Sates?A To show she was able to govern the country well.B. To make more American people live a better life.C. To get rid of discrimination against black wo
26、men in society.【答案】17. C 18. C 19. A 20. C【解析】【原文】Shirley Chisholm is best known as the first black woman elected to the United States Congress and to run for President of the United States.Shirleys parents had very little money. When Shirley was five years old, her parents sent her and her sisters
27、to live with their grandmother in Barbados. In 1934, Shirley moved back to Brooklyn and continued to do very well in school. She later graduated from Brooklyn College with honors.As a young woman, Shirley decided to become a teacher. She believed she could improve society by helping children. She wo
28、rked for seven years at a child care center in the low Manhattan. She attended Columbia University at night and received an advanced degree in elementary education in 1952. She became known as an expert in children and early education.In 1964, Shirley Chisholms political career began. She was electe
29、d to the New York State Assembly. She served for four years. In 1968, she announced she would run for the United States Congress. In 1972, Shirley Chisholm announced that she would run for President of the United States. She said she ran for president not because she expected to win. She ran to make
30、 a difference of the rights for black women. 必备语料*take time off 休假run for 竞选pull grades up 提高成绩leave sb. alone 别管某人，让某人独处at this rate 这样下去，如此一来make a big difference on sth. 对某事有重大影响two blocks away 两个街区远Just being present for your kids is enough. 只要陪伴在孩子身边就足够了。第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分3
31、0分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AChoose Your One-Day-Tours!Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Muse
32、um, Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways -32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest un
33、iversity city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.
34、 Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILLs favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major touri
35、st attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!Tour D Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -33 until 18 March and 37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous univers
36、ity town, and the gardens of the 18th century.21. Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?A. Tour AB. Tour BC. Tour CD. Tour D22. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton CourtB. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath & Ston
37、ehengeD. Cambridge23. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home of royal familiesB. It used to be a well-known mazeC. It is the oldest palace in BritainD. It is a world-famous castle【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A【解析】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了四个一日游项目，包括参观景点、费用等细节信息。【21题详解】细节理解题。根据Tour B中的Ox
38、ford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges可知，Tour B中包括英国历史最悠久的大学城和学院，故选B。【22题详解】细节理解题。比较四个一日游中的17 March这一天的价格可知，Tour D中的Cambridge中的33最便宜，故选D。该题容易误选B项，但根据Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways -3
39、2 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.可知，12号之前是32，之后是36。所以不选B项。【23题详解】推理判断题。根据Tour C中的With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen可知，汉普顿宫曾是4个国王和一个女王的家，有着500多年的历史，也就是皇室的家，故选A。BBenjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent for art when he was
40、only six years of age. But he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed one. In those days, a brush was made from camels hair. There were no camels nearby. Benjamin decided that cat hair would work instead. He cut some fur from the family cat to make a brush.The brush did not la
41、st long. Soon Benjamin needed more fur. Before long, the cat began to look ragged (蓬乱). His father said that the cat must be sick. Benjamin was forced to admit what he had been doing.The cats lot was about to improve. That year, one of Benjamins cousins, Mr. Pennington, came to visit. He was impress
42、ed with Benjamins drawings. When he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes. He also sent six engravings (版画) by an artist. These were the first pictures and first real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seen.In 1747, when Benjamin was nine years old, Mr. Pennington returned for
43、 another visit. He was amazed at what Benjamin had done with his gift. He asked Benjamins parents if he might take the boy back to Philadelphia for a visit.In the city, Mr. Pennington gave Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings. The boy began a landscape (风景) painting. William Williams, a wel
44、l-known painter, came to see him work. Williams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home. The books were long and dull. Benjamin could read only a little, having been a poor student. But he later said, “Those two books were my companions by day, and under m
45、y pillow at night.” While it is likely that he understood very little of the books, they were his introduction to classical paintings. The nine-year-old boy decided then that he would be an artist.24. What is the text mainly about?A. Benjamins visit to Philadelphia.B. Williams influence on Benjamin.
46、C. The beginning of Benjamins life as an artist.D. The friendship between Benjamin and Pennington.25. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 suggest?A. The cat would be closely watched.B. The cat would get some medical care.C. Benjamin would leave his home shortly.D. Benjamin would have re
47、al brushes soon.26. What did Pennington do to help Benjamin develop his talent?A. He took him to see painting exhibitions.B. He provided him with painting materials.C. He sent him to a school in Philadelphia.D. He taught him how to make engravings.27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.
48、Williams two books helped Benjamin to master the use of paintsB. Williams two books helped Benjamin to appreciate landscape paintings.C. Williams two books helped Benjamin to get to know other painters.D. Williams two books helped Benjamin to make up his mind to be a painter.【答案】24. C 25. D 26. B 27
49、. D【解析】这是一篇记叙文。本文介绍了Benjamin West在六岁到九岁时对绘画的热爱，他所面临的问题，堂兄弟Pennington先生对他的帮助以及如何在大艺术家William Williams的影响下，引导着他走上了艺术家的道路。【24题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段中Benjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent for art when he was only six years of age.可知Benjamin West，美国绘画之父，在他只有六岁的时候就表现出了他的艺术天赋。结合本文介绍了Ben
50、jamin West在六岁到九岁时对绘画的热爱, 他所面临的问题，堂兄弟Pennington先生对他的帮助以及如何在大艺术家William Williams的影响下，引导着他走上了艺术家的道路。由此可知，这篇文章的主要内容是Benjamin成为艺术家的开始。故选C。【25题详解】句意猜测题。根据画线句后文When he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes. He also sent six engravings (版画) by an artist. These were the first pictures a
51、nd first real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seen.可知当他回家时，他送给本杰明一盒油漆和一些刷子。他还寄来了一位艺术家的六幅版画。这是本杰明所见过的第一幅画，第一批真正的颜料和画笔。由此可知，画线句子的意思“Benjamin很快就会有真正的画笔”。故选D。【26题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段中When he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes.(当他回家时，他送给Benjamin一盒油漆和一些刷子)以及最后一段In the city, Mr. Penn
52、ington gave Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings.(在城里，Pennington先生给Benjamin提供了创作油画的材料)由此可知，Pennington通过给Benjamin提供了画刷等绘画材料来帮助他学习绘画。故选B。【27题详解】细节理解。根据最后一段中Williams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home. The books were long and dull. Benjamin coul
53、d read only a little, having been a poor student. But he later said, “Those two books were my companions by day, and under my pillow at night.” While it is likely that he understood very little of the books, they were his introduction to classical paintings. The nine-year-old boy decided then that h
54、e would be an artist.可知Williams对本杰明印象深刻，给了他两本关于绘画的经典书籍让他带回家。这些书又长又乏味。本杰明是个穷学生，只能读一点书。但他后来说：“这两本书白天是我的伙伴，晚上放在我的枕头下。”虽然他可能对这些书知之甚少，但它们是他接触古典绘画的入门。那个九岁的男孩那时决定他要成为一名艺术家。由此可推知，Williams的两本书帮助本杰明下定决心成为一名画家。故选D。CAntioxidants (抗氧化剂) in coffee are thought to help protect against stroke but too much must raise
55、 blood pressure, which increases the risk, according to Japanese researchers. Similarly, green tea could also be beneficial for preventing the shocking event, caused when a blood vessel(血管) in or serving the brain is blocked.The study looked at the drinking habits of more than 83,000 healthy adults,
56、 aged 45 to 74, whose health was tracked for 13 years on average. They found that people who drank at least one cup of coffee a day had about a 20 percent lower risk of stroke, compared to those who rarely drank it. To get an equal effect, about four cups of green tea a day were required.All results
57、 were adjusted to take into account differences between the groups in age composition, gender, smoking, alcohol, weight, diet and exercise. Dr. Yoshihiro Kokubo, lead author of the study, published in the journal Stroke, said, “The regular action of drinking tea and coffee, largely benefits cardiova
58、scular (心脏血管的) health.”Their results for coffee were similar to that of “study of studies”, presented at a European conference, which found that one to three cups a day was associated with a 14 percent reduction. For three to six cups, there appeared to be a similar but weaker association, but there
59、 was no benefit from drinking six or more.Exactly why coffee and green tea appears to lower stroke risk is unclear, although antioxidants are thought to be at work. However, the science is by no means cut and dried. Caffeine raises blood pressure, and there have been indications that too much coffee
60、 can raise stroke risk because of this.Dr. Dale Webb, from the Stroke Association said, “We welcome this study which suggests that the benefits of antioxidants in coffee and green tea may offset the potential harm from caffeine.” He thought, the results show higher consumption of green tea and coffe
61、e might reduce the risks of stroke. “We would like to see further research to understand these findings,” he said.28. What may lead to a stroke according to the first paragraph?A. Higher blood pressure.B. Drinking a cup of coffee a day.C. Blocked blood vessels in the brain.D. Antioxidants.29. What c
62、an we infer from the passage?A. The study mainly focuses on middleaged people.B. Drinking one cup of coffee a day benefits health.C. Those who seldom drink coffee are healthier.D. Drinking tea contributes to stroke.30. What is the attitude of Dr. Dale Webb toward this study?A. He saw more findings o
63、f this study unsatisfiedly.B. He understood the difficulty of this study.C. He appreciated the achievements of this study.D. He was disappointed to find no following research.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Drinking coffee raises blood pressureB. Drinking tea reduces strokeC. Drinki
64、ng coffee equals drinking teaD. Drinking tea or coffee properly matters【答案】28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D【解析】这是一篇说明文。最近的研究表明，喝咖啡或绿茶可以降低中风的风险。但是，过量饮用也会导致血压升高，因此，要适量饮用咖啡或绿茶。【28题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句Similarly, green tea could also be beneficial for preventing the shocking event, caused when a blood vessel(血管) in
65、 or serving the brain is blocked.可知同样，绿茶也有助于预防中风，这是由于大脑内部或服务于大脑的血管被阻塞而引起的。由此可知，当大脑中的血管发生堵塞的时候，可能会导致中风。故选C。【29题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段第二句They found that people who drank at least one cup of coffee a day had about a 20 percent lower risk of stroke, compared to those who rarely drank it.可知他们发现，与很少喝咖啡的人相比，每天至少喝一
66、杯咖啡的人患中风的风险要低20%。由此可推断，每天至少喝一杯咖啡对身体健康有好处。故选B。【30题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句Dr. Dale Webb, from the Stroke Association said, “We welcome this study which suggests that the benefits of antioxidants in coffee and green tea may offset the potential harm from caffeine.”可知中风协会的Dale Webb博士说:“我们欢迎这项研究，它表明咖啡和绿茶中的抗氧化
67、剂的好处可以抵消咖啡因的潜在危害。”由此可判断出，Dale Webb医生对这项研究的成果持赞赏态度。故选C。【31题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段Antioxidants (抗氧化剂) in coffee are thought to help protect against stroke but too much must raise blood pressure, which increases the risk, according to Japanese researchers. Similarly, green tea could also be beneficial for prev
68、enting the shocking event, caused when a blood vessel(血管) in or serving the brain is blocked.可知据日本研究人员称，咖啡中的抗氧化剂被认为有助于预防中风，但喝太多咖啡就会导致血压升高，从而增加中风的风险。同样，绿茶也有助于预防中风，这是由于大脑内部或服务于大脑的血管被阻塞而引起的。结合本文主要讲述最新的研究表明，适当饮用一定量的咖啡或绿茶能降低患中风的风险。故D选项“适当饮用咖啡或茶很重要”最适合作标题。故选D。DThe Coral Sea is home to an amazing variety o
69、f turtles, sharks, whales, dolphins, large fish, birds, corals, plants, and many other species. Many of these species are endangered elsewhere in the world, but still survive in the healthy environment of the Coral Sea.The Coral Sea is a large series of coral reefs located off the northeast coast of
70、 Australia. This area is three times larger than Australias famous Great Barrier Reef, which the Coral Sea borders.The Coral Sea is one of the few coral reef environments that have remained largely undamaged by overfishing, oil and gas exploration and pollution. However, statistics show that coral r
71、eefs around the world are disappearing five times faster than rainforests. It is very likely that in the near future the Coral Sea will face the same threats to its existence.The Australian government is currently looking at options for protecting the Coral Sea but has made no decisions. Environment
72、alists are pushing for laws to declare the Coral Sea area a marine protected area. This would mean a large “no-take zone” for fishermen, a no-exploration zone for gas and oil companies and a no-dump zone for pollution. This would make the Coral Sea a marine park larger than any in the world.We can w
73、rite letters to Australian leaders, Australian environmental protection agencies, and Australian friends, to let them know that people worldwide support this protection of the Coral Sea. To lose this last great marine wildness would be a loss for the whole world.For more information, click here plea
74、se.32. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To teach people how to protect the Coral Sea.B. To call for the public awareness to protect the Coral Sea.C. To show the amazing features of the Coral Sea.D. To explain the function of the Coral Sea.33. Which of the following is not menti
75、oned in the passage?A. The reason for protecting the Coral Sea.B. The way to protect the Coral Sea.C. The location of the Coral Sea.D. The money-raising for saving the Coral Sea.34. Where can you most probably read this passage?A. In a guidebook.B. On a website.C. In a science textbook.D. On a TV sh
76、ow.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Protect the Coral Sea.B. Protect the endangered species.C. The Coral Sea disappears soon.D. The Coral Sea turns a marine park.【答案】32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章 介绍了位于澳大利亚东北海岸的珊瑚海, 面临着即将消失的威胁。澳大利亚政府正在寻找方案, 希望能保护这伟大的野生海洋世界。【32题详解】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容(我们可
77、以写信给澳大利亚领导人、澳大利亚环境保护机构和澳大利亚朋友，让他们知道世界各地的人们支持珊瑚海的保护。失去这最后的海洋自然环境将是整个世界的损失。)可知, 该文旨在呼吁公众提高保护珊瑚海的意识。故选B项。【33题详解】细节理解题。第三段讲到保护珊瑚海的原因、第四段讲到保护珊瑚的方案，第二段讲到珊瑚海的位置，文中均有提及, 但没有提到为拯救珊瑚海筹集资金。故选D项。【34题详解】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段 “For more information, click here please” 可知, 要获得更多的信息, 请点击这里。可知可在网上读到文章。故选B项。【35题详解】细节理解题。根据第一
78、段第一句The Coral Sea is home to an amazing variety of turtles, sharks, whales, dolphins, large fish, birds, corals, plants, and many other species.(珊瑚海是海龟、鲨鱼、鲸鱼、海豚、大鱼、鸟类、珊瑚、植物和许多其他物种的家园)及第三段的最后两句 “ However, statistics show that coral reefs around the world are disappearing. It is very likely that in th
79、e near future the Coral Sea will face the same threats to its existence.”(然而，统计数据表明，世界各地的珊瑚礁正在消失很可能在不久的将来，珊瑚海将面临同样的生存威胁) 可知, 拥有许多物种的珊瑚海正在消失, 因此它需要保护，结合倒数第二段内容，呼吁读者保护珊瑚。故A项“保护珊瑚海”为最佳标题。故选A项。第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) How to Choose a Topic for Your PaperNo matter what research paper you write, the first a
80、nd most important step is to choose the topic. _36_ Here are some tips for you to follow.To choose a good topic, youll have to ask yourself some important questions. Is there enough research available on this topic? Is the topic new and unique enough that I can offer fresh opinions? Is it related to
81、 my subject and future occupation?_37_ Writing about something you enjoy certainly shows in the final product, making it more likely that you will be successful in writing a paper about something you enjoy.If you are writing a research paper for a class, consider the other students. _38_ How can you
82、 keep your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing about the same thing?Ask your professor or classmates for advice, if youre struggling to come up with a “right” topic. _39_ Sometimes asking professors for help may seem frightening, but if they are worth anything as a professor，they wan
83、t you to be successful in your work，and will do what they can to make that happen.If you choose a topic, begin researching，and realize that it isnt the right decision for you for some reason, dont worry! _40_ Although it requires a bit more time, yet changing your topic will make your writing more e
84、fficient. A. Have a clear picture of organization in mind.B. Be courageous and change it.C. Is it likely that they will also be writing about your topic?D. However, many students are discouraged by this first step.E. Take a trip to your local library or university library.F. Choose a topic that you
85、have very strong emotion in.G. They are likely to have great ideas.【答案】36. D 37. F 38. C 39. G 40. B【解析】本文是一篇应用文。文章就如何选择论文主题给了我们一些建议。【36题详解】考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上文的the first and most important step is to choose the topic可知选主题的重要性，下句提供几点建议。D项“可是很多学生在第一步就受挫”承上启下，故选D.【37题详解】考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据下文的Writing
86、about something you enjoy certainly shows in the final product, making it more likely that you will be successful in writing a paper about something you enjoy可知，本段主要讲要对自己的选题有兴趣，这样才有可能写好，F项中“have very strong emotion in”与“about something you enjoy”相呼应，符合本段内容，故选F.【38题详解】考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上文的consider t
87、he other students及下文的“How can you keep your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing about the same thing”可知，论文选题要考虑到其他学生是否也会选同一话题，C项与上句并列，符合本段内容，故选C.【39题详解】考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上文的“Ask your professor or classmates for advice, if youre struggling to come up with a “right” topic”可知，向老师或同学寻求建
88、议，他们可能会给你一些好的建议，G选项中“They”与上文中“ your professor or classmate”指代关系清晰，故选G.【40题详解】考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上文的“it isnt the right decision”及下文的“changing your topic will make your writing more efficient”可知，发现选题不合适时要有足够的勇气去替换它，故选B.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可
89、以填入空白处的最佳选项。When she was 16, Joanne learned that she was adopted and that her birth mother was a woman named Lillian and that she had died days after giving birth to her. Feeling betrayed and confused, Joanne spent many nights crying,_41_what her birth mother had been like. And yet, some part of her
90、 believed her mother was still_42_.The doubts_43_Joanne for years. After watching her_44_, in 2017, when Joanne was already 79 years old, her daughter-in-law, Shelley, suggested her taking a DNA_45_. Shelley thought learning something about her_46_family might give Joanne some_47_.So Joanne took the
91、 test, and about a year later Shelley received a(n)_48_on from a man named Sam, whose genetic report had_49_him with Joanne.Shelley immediately wrote back to Sam, asking_50_he knew a Lillian. Yes, Sam said, that was his mothers name. Almost_51_, an even bigger shock came that Lillian was alive, at a
92、ge 100-Joanne had been_52_all along.The families quickly planned a(n)_53_where Lillian lived. A month later, Joanne found herself sitting across from the mother she had_54_in her whole life, looking at Lillian, who suffered from dementia(痴呆症)and used a wheelchair.“I dont know if she_55_me,” Joanne s
93、aid.She told Lillian that she had been_56_in 1940 and that shed been told her birth mother had_57_. No response. Joanne started to cry. At that point, her mother_58_, as if she had started to understand. Joanne excitedly_59_telling Lillian all about her children and grandchildren. Lillian smiled. Th
94、en she said the words Joanne had waited more than 60 years to hear: “This is my_60_.”41. A. complainingB. hopingC. wonderingD. forgetting42. A. youngB. illC. prettyD. alive43. A. botheredB. inspiredC. resistedD. changed44. A. sadnessB. illnessC. lonelinessD. happiness45. A. reportB. testC. courseD.
95、training46. A. currentB. realisticC. effectiveD. biological47. A. peaceB. adviceC. worryD. mind48. A. callB. messageC. offerD. chance49. A. providedB. replacedC. matchedD. equipped50. A. whyB. howC. whenD. whether51. A. immediatelyB. unbelievablyC. naturallyD. fortunately52. A. mistakenB. confidentC
96、. right.D. urgent53. A. reunionB. speechC. partyD. operation54. A. found outB. gone throughC. relied onD. searched for55. A. lovesB. raisesC. supportsD. recognizes-56. A. caughtB. beatenC. adoptedD. cheated57. A. given upB. run awayC. passed awayD. turned up58. A. slept inB. looked upC. came outD. t
97、ook off59. A. continuedB. avoidedC. consideredD. appreciated60. A. motherB. daughterC. nameD. life【答案】41. C 42. D 43. A 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. D 56. C 57. C 58. B 59. A 60. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了Joanne在她的儿媳Shelley的帮助下最终和自己亲生母亲Lillian相认的故事。【41题详解】考查动词
98、词义辨析。句意：Joanne感到被背叛和困惑，她哭了好几个晚上，想知道她的生母是什么样的。A.complaining抱怨；B.hoping希望；C.wondering想知道；D.forgetting忘记。由前文的confused可知，Joanne感到困惑，所以此处表示她想知道她的生母是什么样的。故选C。【42题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：可是，她有点相信她的母亲还活着。A.young年轻的；B.ill病的；C.pretty美丽的；D.alive活着的。由前文that she had died days after giving birth to her.可知，人们告诉Joanne，她母亲在
99、生下她的几天后就去世了，所以此处表示Joanne觉得自己的母亲没有死，还活着。故选D。【43题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些疑虑困扰了Joanne多年。A.bothered使(某人)烦恼(或担忧、不安) ；B.inspired启发；C.resisted抵制；D.changed改变。由空前名词doubts和后文描述可知，怀疑自己生母还活着的疑虑困扰了Joanne多年。故选A。【44题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：2017年，Joanne已经79岁了，在目睹了她的悲伤之后，她的儿媳Shelley建议她进行DNA检测。A.sadness悲伤；B.illness疾病；C.loneliness孤独；
100、D.happiness幸福。由前文Feeling betrayed and confused和The doubts 3 Joanne for years.可知，此处指Joanne为自己的身世和生母是否还活着感到悲伤。故选A。【45题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：2017年，Joanne已经79岁了，在目睹了她的悲伤之后，她的儿媳Shelley建议她进行DNA检测。A.report报告；B.test测试，检测；C.course课程；D.training训练。结合常识，空前DNA和后文So Joanne took the test可知，此处指的DNA检测。故选B。【46题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。
101、句意：Shelley认为了解一下她的亲生家庭可能会给Joanne带来一些平静。A.current当前的；B.realistic现实的；C.effective有效的；D.biological生物学的。由上文可知，Shelley建议Joanne做下DNA检测，目的是寻找Joanne的亲生母亲和家庭。故选D。【47题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：Shelley认为了解一下她的亲生家庭可能会给Joanne带来一些平静。A.peace平静；B.advice建议；C.worry担忧；D.mind思维，大脑。由前文The doubts 3 Joanne for years. 可知，想知道自己的亲生母亲是否还
102、活着的疑惑困扰了Joanne多年，所以此处表示如何了解到自己的亲生家庭，Joanne不会那么困惑，会平静下来。故选A。【48题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此Joanne接受了DNA检测，大约一年后Shelley 收到网站 ancestry. com上一个名叫 Sam的男人的信息，他的基因报告显示他和Joanne的基因匹配。A.call电话；B.message信息；C.offer出价；D.chance机会。由空后ancestry. com和Shelley immediately wrote back to Sam可知，此处表示从网站上收到了一则信息。故选B。【49题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句
103、意：因此Joanne接受了DNA检测，大约一年后Shelley 收到网站 ancestry. com上一个名叫 Sam的男人的信息，他的基因报告显示他和Joanne的基因匹配。A.provided提供；B.replaced取代，替代；C.matched匹配；D.equipped装备。由后文Shelley immediately wrote back to Sam, asking 10 he knew a Lillian. Yes, Sam said, that was his mothers name. 可知，Sam与Joanne的基因匹配。故选C。【50题详解】考查连接词词义辨析。句意：Sh
104、elley立刻回信给萨姆，问他是否认识一个叫Lillian的人。A.why为何；B.how如何；C.when何时；D.whether是否。由后一句Yes, Sam said, that was his mothers name.可知，此处需用连接词whether“是否”引导宾语从句。故选D。【51题详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：令人难以置信的是，更令人震惊的是，100岁的Lillian还活着Joanne一直都是对的。A.immediately立刻，马上；B.unbelievably难以置信地；C.naturally自然地；D.fortunately幸运地。由空后an even bigger s
105、hock came that Lillian was alive, at age 100可知，Lillian100岁了，还健在，这让人难以置信。故选B。【52题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：令人难以置信的是，更令人震惊的是，100岁的Lillian还活着Joanne一直都是对的。A.mistaken被误解的；B.confident自信的；C.right对的；D.urgent紧急的，紧迫的。由前文And yet, some part of her believed her mother was still 2 可知，Joanne觉得自己的生母还活着，所以此处表示Joanne的想法是对的。故选C
106、。【53题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：家人很快计划在Lillian住的地方团聚。A.reunion团聚；B.speech演讲；C.party聚会；D.operation手术。由前文可知，Joanne的生母还活着，所以此处表示Joanne的家人给她们安排了一次团聚。故选A。【54题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：一个月后，Joanne自己坐在她一生寻找母亲对面。A.found out弄明白；B.gone through经历，经受（尤指苦难或艰难时期)；C.relied on依靠；D.searched for寻找。由前文描述可知，Joanne一直都想找到自己的生母。故选D。【55题详解】考查动词词
107、义辨析。句意：我不知道她是否认得出我。A.loves爱；B.raises养育，提高；C.supports支持；D.recognizes辨认。由前文who suffered from dementia（痴呆症）and used a wheelchair.可知， Joanne的生母Lillian患有老年痴呆症，所以此处表示Joanne不知道她是否认得出自己。故选D。【56题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：她告诉Lillian，她是在1940年被人收养的，她的生母已经去世了。A.caught抓住；B.beaten打；C.adopted收养，领养；D.cheated欺骗。由前文When she was
108、16, Joanne learned that she was adopted可知， Joanne是被别人收养的。故选C。【57题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：她告诉Lillian，她是在1940年被人收养的，她的生母已经去世了。A.given up放弃；B.run away逃跑；C.passed away去世；D.turned up出现。由前文that her birth mother was a woman named Lillian and that she had died days after giving birth to her.可知，此处指人们告诉Joanne，她的生母去世了。
109、故选C。【58题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：这时，她母亲抬起头来，好像已经开始明白了。A.slept in睡过头；B.looked up抬头看，查阅；C.came out书或光盘）出版，发行；D.took off脱掉，起飞。由后文Lillian smiled可知，此处表示Lillian抬起了头。故选B。【59题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：Joanne兴奋地继续告诉Lillian她的孩子和孙子们的事情。A.continued继续；B.avoided避免；C.considered考虑；D.appreciated珍惜。由前一句可知，Joanne的母亲有了反应，所以此处表示她接着讲自己的故事。故选
110、A。【60题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是我的女儿。A.mother母亲；B.daughter女儿；C.name名字；D.life生活。由前文Then she said the words Joanne had waited more than 60 years to hear可知，这60年来，Joanne最想听到的就是妈妈告诉她，这是我的女儿。故选B。【点睛】完形填空的解题技巧之一就是要根据上下文来学会“推理”出最佳选项。同学们要遵循“上下求索”的原则来查找信息。例如，第20小题，句意：这是我的女儿。A.mother母亲；B.daughter女儿；C.name名字；D.life生活。由前
111、文Then she said the words Joanne had waited more than 60 years to hear可知，这60年来，Joanne最想听到的就是妈妈告诉她，这是我的女儿。故选B。第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A graduation speech given by Chief Justice John Roberts_61_(become) a talking point after the Washington Post published it.Roberts addr
112、essed his sons ninth grade graduating class. He advised the young graduates _62_(take) lifes setbacks (挫折) in their stride (从容地). But he did not wish_63_(they) good luck.“Now, the speakers will typically also wish you good luck and extend good_64_(wish) to you. I will not do that, and I will tell yo
113、u why,” Roberts said.“From time to time, in the years to come, I hope you will be treated_65_(unfair), so that you will come to know the value of justice. Sorry to say, but I hope you will be lonely from time to time, so that you dont take friends_66_granted. I wish you bad luck again, from time to
114、time, so that you will be conscious of the role of chance in life and understand your success is not completely deserved and _67_the failure of others is not completely deserved either.”He continued, “I hope you_68_(ignore), so you know the importance of listening to others,_69_I hope you will have
115、just enough pain to learn compassion.”(同情心)In the end, each graduate received a pocket-size (袖珍的) copy of the Constitution_70_(sign) by Roberts.【答案】61. became 62. to take/(should) take 63. them 64. wishes 65. unfairly 66. for 67. that 68. will be ignored 69. and 70. signed【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了美国最
116、高法院首席法官John Roberts在他儿子毕业典礼上的演讲内容，这篇演讲在刊登后成为大家谈论的焦点。【61题详解】考査动词时态。分析句子成分和句子结构可知，句中含有after引导的时间状语从句；设空处是主句的谓语, 根据时间状语从句中的谓语动词punished和全文的背景, 可知主句中的谓语动词时态也应该用一般过去时。故填became。【62题详解】考査动词不定式或虚拟语气。若把设空句当作简单句，可知此处考查不定式作宾语补足语，advise sb.to do sth. ，故填to take；若把设空句当作省略了引导词that的宾语从句，则从句应该用虚拟语气结构（should）+动词原形，故
117、填（should）take。故填to take/(should) take。【63题详解】考査代词。句意: 但是他并没有祝他们好运。设空处作wish的宾语, 所以要用宾格them。故填them。【64题详解】考査名词单复数。句意：此时，演讲者一般会祝你们好运, 同时也把美好的祝愿给你们。wish表示对他人的“祝愿、祝福”时往往要用复数形式。故填wishes。【65题详解】考査副词用法。分析句子成分可知，设空处修饰动词，修饰动词要用副词形式。故填unfairly。【66题详解】考査固定搭配中的介词。句意：虽然抱歉这样说，但是我希望你们偶尔会感到孤独，这样你们就不会把朋友当作理所当然的事情。根据句
118、意可知，此处考查固定搭配take sb. /sth for granted，意为“认为是理所当然的”。故填for。【67题详解】考査宾语从句引导词。分析句子结构可知, understand后是宾语从句, 设空处引导的是第二个宾语从句，引导词不能省略；分析宾语从句句子成分可知，从句意思完整, 不缺成分, 所以要用that引导。故填that。【68题详解】考査动词的时态和语态。分析设空句句子成分和句子结构可知，hope后面是省略了引导词that的宾语从句，设空处充当从句的谓语动词；根据全文的内容可知，本句所表达的是对毕业生进入社会后的祝愿，所以要用一般将来时；从句主语you和ignore之间是被动
119、关系，所以要用被动语态。故填will be ignored。【69题详解】考查并列连词。分析句子成分和结构可知，设空处连接两个分句,I hope you8(ignore)及I hope you will have just enough pain to learn compassion.，这两个分句之间是并列关系, 所以要用and连接。故填and。【70题详解】 考査非谓语动词。句意: 最后, 每个毕业生都收到了一本由Roberts亲自签名的袖珍的宪法的副本。分析句子成分和结构可知，句中已有谓语动词received，无连词，可知这是一个简单句，所以设空处是非谓语动词；设空处与逻辑主语 copy
120、 of the Constitution之间是被动关系, 表示被动要用过去分词形式。故填signed。【点睛】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）71. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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、删改或修改。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。Wi
121、th a history of more than 2,000 years, Great Wall is one of the greatest wonders in the world. Some of it sections are now in ruins, and some have been disappeared. Badaling is the largest section that remains. Sit on the steep mountains, Badaling is popular known as “the key to the northern gate”.
122、It attract a large number of visitors every year. A good many foreign leader will climb it when coming in China. Since 1957, Badaling had received over 400 world leaders and about 150 million visitors at home or abroad. Now it is regarded as the first brand of Chinas tourism industry.【答案】1.Great前加th
123、e 2.itits3.去掉been4.SitSitting5.popularpopularly6.attractattracts7.leaderleaders ing后的in改为to9.hadhas10.orand【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的长城，它有2000多年的历史，是世界上最伟大的奇迹之一。【详解】1.考查定冠词。句意：长城拥有2000多年历史，是世界奇迹之一。由普通名词构成的专有名词前要加定冠词the。表示“长城”短语为the Great Wall。故在Great前加the。2.考查代词。句意：它的一些部分已经沦为废墟，一些已经完全消失不见。根据句意可知，此处应
124、用形容词性物主代词its修饰名词sections，故将it改为its。3.考查动词语态。句意：它的一些部分已经沦为废墟，一些已经完全消失不见。disappear为不及物动词，作“消失”讲时无被动。故去掉been。4.考查非谓语动词。句意：坐落在陡峭的山峦之上，八达岭长城被广泛地称之为“北方门户”。分析句子结构可知sit在句中应用非谓语动词形式，且主句主语Badaling与sit构成主谓关系，因此应该用现在分词作状语。故将Sit改为Sitting。5. 考查副词。句意同上。此处修饰谓语形容词短语“be known as”应用副词popularly，表示“广泛地”。故将popular改为popul
125、arly。6.考查主谓一致。句意：它每年吸引着大量的游客。根据本句中根据时间状语every year可知应使用一般现在时，且主语为it，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故将attract改为attracts。7.考查名词的数。句意：很多外国领导人来中国的时候都会登上八达岭长城。leader为可数名词，且a good many修饰可数名词复数，故将leader改为leaders。8.考查介词。句意：很多外国领导人来到中国的时候都会登上八达岭长城。结合句意表示“来到某地”短语为come to。故在将coming后的in 改为to。9.考查动词时态。句意：自从195年以来，八达岭已经迎接了超过400位
126、各国领导人，以及一亿五千万国内外游客。根据句子的时间状语Since 195可知谓语动词应用现在完成时，主语为 Badaling，故助动词用has。故将had改为has。10.考查连词。句意同上。结合句意表示“国内外”短语为at home and abroad。故将or改为and。第二节 书面表达（满分25分）72. 假定你是李华，你的好友Taylor今天上午来你家找你陪她练习汉语口语。你因临时有急事外出，让她扑了个空。请根据以上情景，给Taylor写一封信。内容如下：1. 表示歉意；2. 解释具体原因，并希望他能谅解；3. 告诉他下次练习活动的时间、地点和话题。Dear Taylor,_You
127、rs,Li Hua【答案】Dear Taylor,I am terribly sorry that I couldnt practice spoken Chinese with you this time. I should have told you in advance, but something happened beyond my expectation. My teacher called me to send his computer to his office. Unfortunately, my mobile phone got a flat battery after I
128、received the call. Worst of all, I was caught in a traffic jam on my way back.Next Saturday afternoon, Id like to meet you at three oclock at the gate in the park near our college. We will talk about Chinese table manners. If possible, would you please be familiar with the topic before our practice?
129、Once again, Im sorry for any inconvenience caused. Hope to see you soon.Yours,Li Hua【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作。假定你是李华，你的好友Taylor今天上午来你家找你陪她练习汉语口语。你因临时有急事外出，让她扑了个空。请根据以上情景，给Taylor写一封信。【详解】第一步：审题。体裁：应用文。时态：根据提示，时态应以一般过去时和一般现在时为主。要点：1. 表示歉意；2. 解释具体原因，并希望他能谅解；3. 告诉他下次练习活动的时间、地点和话题第二步：列重点词语，词组（注意好词的使用）。如in ad
130、vance；beyond my expectation；get a flat battery；worst of all；be caught in；on my wayback；if possible等第三步：连词成句（注意好句型的使用，如非谓语动词，复合句，注意拼写和时态问题）第四步：连句成篇（注意衔接词的使用）1.表文章结构顺序：First of all, Firstly/First, Secondly/Second, Finally, In the end, At last;2.表并列补充关系：What is more, Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In
131、addition, As well as, not onlybut (also);3.表因果关系：Because, As, So, Thus, Therefore, As a result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。第五步：润色修改。【点睛】本文内容完整，要点齐全，语言规范，词数适当，段落分布合理。作者在文中较多使用主从复合句，如Unfortunately, my mobile phone got a flat battery after I received the call.使用了状语从句；Once again, Im sorry for any inconvenience caused.使用了过去分词。主从复合句的使用，使得文章的句式灵活多变，为文章增加了色彩。
