1、(新教材)2020-2021学年上学期高二期中备考卷英 语 2注意事项:1.答题前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上,并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.非选择题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.考试结束后,请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选
2、出最佳选项。AFast-food chains including Burger King and Starbucks have brought in plant-based meat products in China in an effort to promote healthy eating and protect the environment. Readers share their opinions.Linda (China)I just dont get it. If you want something that tastes like meat, youd better ea
3、t meat. Plant-based meat is highly processed. It is not as healthy as vegetables. It contains unhealthy amounts of fat, salt and artificial additives. Regular exercise, along with a well-balanced diet, is the best way to stay healthy.Terryfoy (UK)Our human body was not designed for us only to eat ve
4、getables. We are designed to eat meat. The protein that our body must have to survive comes from the meat we eat. Our bodies function properly with the correct balance of meat and vegetables. Too much meat and we get fat, too little meat and we get skinny and weak. If you want to be healthy, you mus
5、t eat a balanced diet of both meat and vegetables.Taikor (Malaysia)Start with a huge cutdown on meat. Regarding pigs, do you know they could outsmart you on Playstation games? Dont be surprised. Theyre much smarter than dogs. So they do better at video games than some primates (灵长类动物). Pigs are extr
6、emely clever animals. Theyre gentle, defenseless creatures. Start doing it now. Its time we made a change.Sockmonkey (Singapore)I could never be a vegetarian. I eat very little meat, but I love the meat I do eat! If one has to cut down on meat, it seems that red meat is the first thing to be minimiz
7、ed since its not as good for you as other types.1What does Linda think of plant-based meat?AUnhealthy.BNecessary.CDelicious.DWell-balanced.2Who suggests that humans have less red meat?ALinda and Taikor.BLinda and Terryfoy.CTaikor and Sockmonkey.DTerryfoy and Sockmonkey.3Whats the main purpose of the
8、 passage?ATo introduce the harm of eating too much meat.BTo show us different opinions about eating meat.CTo inform us of the advantages of a balanced diet.DTo state the necessity of protecting the environment.【答案】1-3 ACB【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要就连锁快餐店引进植物性肉制品问题,展示了来自不同国家的四个人的观点。1.细节理解题。根据第二段Linda说的话“It is n
9、ot as healthy as vegetables.”可知,Linda认为植物性肉制品不如蔬菜健康。故选A项。2.细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Start with a huge cutdown on meat.(从大量减少肉类开始)”及接下来提到猪是很聪明的动物可知,Taikor建议人们少吃猪肉,即红肉;根据最后一段最后一句“If one has to cut down on meat, it seems that red meat is the first thing to be minimized since its not as good for you as other type
10、s.(如果你必须减少吃肉,红肉似乎是第一个要减到最少的,因为它不像其他种类的肉那样对你有好处)”可知,Sockmonkey也建议人们少吃红肉。故选C项。3.推理判断题。通读全文,并结合第一段最后一句“Fast-food chains including Burger King and Starbucks have brought in plant-based meat products in China in an effort to promote healthy eating and protect the environment. Readers share their opinions
11、.(包括汉堡王和星巴克在内的快餐连锁店在中国引进了植物性肉制品,以促进健康饮食和保护环境)”可知,本文主要就连锁快餐店引进植物性肉制品问题,展示了来自不同国家的四个人的观点,所以本文目的是向我们展示关于吃肉的不同观点。故选B项。BMoving to a foreign country is an amazing, life-changing experience. Its an opportunity to meet new people, make yourself completely involved in a different culture and possibly learn a
12、nother language. However, before embarking on such an adventure, there are some practical decisions that need to be made. One such decision is choosing where to live.For me, choosing to live with a French family was the best choice I made, and here is why.Firstly, a family can show you around the ci
13、ty or town and help you settle in, stopping you from feeling lonely. When youre in a new environment with people you dont know who are speaking a language youre still not fluent in, you might feel lost, tired and homesick I know I did. However, my host family were wonderful and welcoming; they showe
14、d me which buses to take to get to work and cooked dinner for me so we could eat together, and took me with them on trips to the beach, the theatre and even a bullfight. These were great opportunities to experience French culture and build relationships, which in turn helped me feel more comfortable
15、 and welcome.Moreover, living with French people has been brilliant for helping me improve my language skills. Being constantly exposed to authentic French conversation has allowed me to learn new phrases, widen my vocabulary and even improve my accent. My host family are happy to answer my question
16、s and correct me when I say things wrong, which makes me a better and more confident French speaker.Finally, the experience of living abroad is one that you will remember forever, and perhaps the friendships like the memories will also last. Your host family might become your friends for life. You m
17、ight return for their birthdays, weddings, holidays, and much more. I hope to remain in contact with my host family long after I leave France because when I was away from my friends and loved ones, they welcomed me and made me part of their family.4What does the underlined phrase “embarking on” in P
18、aragraph 1 refer to?ARemarking on.BSetting about.CDepending on.DPutting about.5Where did the writer choose to live when moving to a foreign country?AIn a dormitory.BIn his own apartment.CIn a host family.DIn his friends house.6What is the advantage of living with French people?AImproving his French
19、skills.BFeeling homesick and lonely.CMaking friends from different countries.DIntroducing English culture to the French.7How does the writer develop the passage?ABy making comparisons.BBy following the order of time.CBy following the order of importance.DBy listing detailed reasons.【答案】4-7 BCAD【解析】这
20、是一篇说明文。作者结合自己寄宿家庭的经历介绍了在国外生活住在寄宿家庭的好处。4.词句猜测题。由上文可知,在国外生活是一种令人惊奇的、改变生活的经历,是一个认识新朋友的机会,完全融入到不同的文化中,并且可以学习另一种语言。由转折词“However”以及下文“such an adventure”可推断此处表示:在出发进行这样的冒险之前,需要做一些实用的决定。由此可知该短语的意思是:出发,与B项意义相近。故选B。5.细节理解题。由第二段的“For me, choosing to live with a French family was the best choice I made, and her
21、e is why.(对我来说,选择和法国家庭生活是我做出的最好选择,下面就是原因)”可知,作者在国外生活时选择住在寄宿家庭里。故选C。6.细节理解题。由第四段的“Moreover, living with French people has been brilliant for helping me improve my language skills. (此外,与法国人住在一起,帮助我提高了我的语言技能,是很棒的。)”可知,与法国人住在一切有助于提高自己的法语技能。故选A。7.推理判断题。由第二段的“For me, choosing to live with a French family
22、was the best choice I made, and here is why.”和下文“Firstly.”;“Moreover.”;“Finally.”可推断,作者通过列举详细的理由展开讲述的。故选D。CIt is reported that a record-breaking high-speed rail will connect Inner Mongolia in the north to Hainan in the south. According to the Shaanxi Development and Reform Commission,the proposed li
23、ne will operate at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour(217 mph).Beginning in Inner Mongolias Baotou city and running through southern Shaanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi and Guangdong, its final stop would be in Haikou city on Hainan Island,Chinas southernmost provinceThough the exact length of the propos
24、ed route has not been released,it will likely become the worlds longest high-speed rail line as the journey by road between Baotou and Haikou is approximately 3,000 kilometers(1,864 miles)long. Currently, the worlds longest high-speed rail line is almost 2,300 kilometers long (1,429 miles),running f
25、rom Beijing to Guangzhou.The proposed rail is part of Chinas aim to create another “Silk Road of the 21st Century” and improve the countrys transportation network while driving land development and urbanization(城市化) in some provincial areas.Many of the provinces through which the high-speed trains w
26、ill travel are near major bodies of water,such as the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia and Shaanxi province, the Yangtzi River in Hubei and the South China Sea, where the line would end It will also take passengers to popular tourist attractions including Zhangjiajie, Xian, Guilin and minority areas i
27、n western Hunan and HubeiThe country is now shifting its focus and investing in the western regions and economically underdeveloped areas, making up for Chinas long debt to these areas,“ Tan yuzhi, professor of the School of Economics and Management at Hubei University for Nationalities, told local
28、media The project will significantly narrow regional disparities(差异) and solve minority issues.”However,Deng Hongbing,director of China University of Geosciences Center for Regional Economic and Investment Center,said that if the north-to-south railway is to go ahead,there needs to be a sound ecolog
29、ical program in place to ensure the protection of these underdeveloped and ecologically sensitive areas8What is the passage mainly talking about?AChina has decided to invest in the western areas.BAnother high-speed train line is being planned.CThe train will speed up to 350 kilometers per hour.DChin
30、a has produced the best high-speed train line.9How many provinces will the proposed line cross?A9B8C7D610Once the high-speed rain line is built,_.AIt will be the most convenient high-speed rail line in ChinaBIt will benefit the underdeveloped areas a lot in the westCIt will transport goods faster fr
31、om north to southDIt will do good to the environment alongside the line11What is Tan Yuzhis attitude towards the proposed project?AIronical.BDoubtful.CPuzzled.DSupportive.【答案】8-11 BCBD【解析】这是一篇说明文。中国准备建造一条从内蒙古到海南的高铁,这条线路将会贯穿7个省,可以促进沿线地区的发展,但同时也面临着一些问题。8主旨大意题。本文是说明文,其主旨大意一般在首段,或尾段。根据文章第一段的It is report
32、ed that a record-breaking high-speed rail will connect Inner Mongolia in the north to Hainan in the south. According to the Shaanxi Development and Reform Commission,the proposed line will operate at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour(217 mph)可知,本文主要介绍据报道一条连通内蒙古和海南的高铁要修建,其总长为350千米,时速为217mph。B. Anoth
33、er high-speed train line is being planned(一条高铁线路正在计划中)符合以上说法,故选B项。9细节理解题。根据文章第二段的Beginning in Inner Mongolias Baotou city and running through southern Shaanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi and Guangdong, its final stop would be in Haikou city on Hainan Island,可知该高铁线路始于内蒙古包头市,途径陕西、湖北、湖南、广西和广东,最后到达海口,所以该线路总过
34、会经过7个省。故选C项。10细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段的The country is now shifting its focus and investing in the western regions and economically underdeveloped areas,making up for Chinas long debt to these areas可知国家把投资重心放在西部和经济欠发达地区,以此弥补国家对这些地区的长期债务,即这条高铁线路将对西部经济欠发达地区有益。B. It will benefit the underdeveloped areas a lot in
35、 the west(它将有益于西部欠发达地区)符合以上说法,故选B项。11推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段的The country is now shifting its focus and investing in the western regions and economically underdeveloped areas,making up for Chinas long debt to these areas和The project will significantly narrow regional disparities(差异) and solve minority issues
36、可知他认为这条高铁将惠及西部欠发达地区,而且可以大幅降低地区差异和解决民族问题,故推测他支持这条高铁的建设。D. Supportive(支持的)符合以上说法,故选D项。DThe worlds biggest COVID9-9 vaccine (疫苗) study started on Monday. A total of 30,00 volunteers will help test the effectiveness and safety of a shot developed by the National Institutes of Health and drug maker Moder
37、na.The volunteers will each receive two doses (剂量) of a shot. They will not know whether they are getting the real vaccine or false version (版本) Scientists will then closely follow the volunteers as they go about their daily activities. They want to see which group experiences a higher rate of infec
38、tions (感染), especially in areas where the virus still is spreading unchecked.Volunteers from more than 80 test areas across the country will take part in the study. Moderna said the first vaccines were given Monday morning in Savannah, Georgia. The U.S. government requires its tests of any vaccine t
39、hat might be used in the country. The aim is not just to test if a vaccine works, but also to check if it is safe.Through the government-funded COVID-19 Prevention Network, the U.S. plans a new study for vaccine candidates (候选人) each month through autumn. Each will involve30, 000 newly chosen volunt
40、eers. The hope is that, by using the same rules for each study, scientists will be easily able to compare the vaccines. In August, the U.S. will carry out its final stages of Oxford Universitys vaccine candidate. The study of Johnson & Johnsons vaccine will start in September. Drug maker Pfizer also
41、 plans to carry out its own 30,000-person study this summer.That is a lot of volunteers needed to test possible vaccines. But in recent weeks, more than 150,000 Americans have registered to volunteer for the studies, says Dr. Larry Corey. He is with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute in S
42、eattle, Washington. It normally takes years to create a new vaccine from start to finish. But this time, scientists are setting speed records.12What can be learned according to the second paragraph?AThe volunteers will be divided into two groups.BA false version will influence the volunteers poorly.
43、CEvery volunteer gets two doses of shot at different times.DScientists will keep the volunteers in a special place.13What do you know about the vaccine test?AThis test involves volunteers from different countries.BSome volunteers have been injected with the vaccine.CThe aim of the test is to see how
44、 the vaccine works.DThe U.S. government intends to do tests nationwide.14What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AThe tests need many more than 150,000 volunteersBThe vaccines made in a hurry have not potential safety issues.CIt is hoped that vaccine is the best hope against the virus.DIt is be
45、tter to put off using the vaccines on humans.15Which of the following is the best title for the passage?ACOVID-19 Vaccine Starts Test with VolunteersBModerna Are to Develop COVID-19 VaccineC150,000 Registered to Get COVID-19 VaccineDCOVID-19 Vaccine Gets Support from U.S. Government【答案】12-15 ABCA【解析
46、】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了30000名志愿者将帮助测试Moderna开发COVID-19疫苗的有效性和安全性。12推理判断题。根据第二段的“They will not know whether they are getting the real vaccine or false version (版本) Scientists will then closely follow the volunteers as they go about their daily activities.(他们不会知道他们得到的是真的还是假的疫苗,然后科学家们将密切关注志愿者们的日常活动)”可知,把志愿者分成两组
47、进行测试。故选A项。13细节理解题。根据第三段的“Moderna said the first vaccines were given Monday morning in Savannah, Georgia.(Moderna说,第一批疫苗于周一早上在乔治亚州的萨凡纳注射)可知,有些志愿者已经接种了疫苗。故选B项。14推理判断题。根据最后一段的“It normally takes years to create a new vaccine from start to finish. But this time, scientists are setting speed records.(一种新疫
48、苗的研制从开始到完成通常需要数年时间。但这一次,科学家们正在速度创记录)”可知,科学家想要尽快研制出疫苗,因此推断疫苗是对抗病毒的最大希望。故选C项。15主旨大意题。根据第一段可知,Moderna生产的疫苗已经开始测试接种,倒数第二段也提到了另外两个药厂的疫苗也打算开始试验,可以推断,文章讲述了COVID-19疫苗开始在志愿者中进行测试。故选A项。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。Using Healthy Cooking Methods Is ImportantEating healthier
49、meals is a big part of taking good care of yourself and your family, but eating healthier meals doesnt mean you have to give up your favorite food. 16 Boil vegetables and meats without using any oils or fats. 17 . Its not only healthier than using lots of fats, but also it keeps the nutrients of the
50、 foods. All you need to boil food is a large pot, water, and a little bit of salt. Carrots, cabbages, potatoes, chicken and beef are just a few choices for food you can boil.Steam vegetables and fish to keep all the nutrients unbroken. You can place a steaming basket over a pot of boiling water and
51、place them in the steamer basket to contain all the juices. Simply bring a pot of water to boil. 18 . Add your food to the basket. Add some salt or lemon juice to your steamed vegetables or fish for some extra flavor.19 Barbecue is great from a certain point of view because it makes your meat soft a
52、nd tasty while also letting the fat drip away from it, which is healthier for you. It also passes on a nice flavor to meats and vegetable. You can roast steak and chicken, as well as vegetables, like potatoes, peppers, onions, and even lettuce.Try eating raw foods to avoid losing any nutrients throu
53、gh cooking. Focus on eating uncooked foods. 20 Eating only raw foods isnt recommended for children or for women who are pregnant.APlace your steam basket on topBRoast meats and vegetables for less fatCFruit and vegetables are good for healthDBoiling is a simple and healthy way to cookE. Fruits, vege
54、tables, nuts, and seeds can be eaten uncookedF. Eating healthy means cooking less meat but more vegetablesG. Learn how to cook food in a healthier way may help eat healthily【答案】16-20 GDABE【解析】这是一篇说明文。吃健康的食物是照顾好你自己和你的家人的重要组成部分,但是吃健康的食物并不意味着你必须放弃你最喜欢的食物。文章主要说明了如何以更健康的方式烹调食物。16根据上文“Eating healthier mea
55、ls is a big part of taking good care of yourself and your family, but eating healthier meals doesnt mean you have to give up your favorite food.(吃健康的食物是照顾好你自己和你的家人的重要组成部分,但是吃健康的食物并不意味着你必须放弃你最喜欢的食物)”结合后文主要说明了烹饪方式,可知本句属于过渡句,承上启下说明以更健康的方式烹调食物可能有助于健康饮食。故G选项“学习如何以更健康的方式烹调食物可能有助于健康饮食”符合语境,故选G。17根据上文“Boil
56、vegetables and meats without using any oils or fats.(煮蔬菜和肉类时不要使用任何油或脂肪)”以及后文“Its not only healthier than using lots of fats, but also it keeps the nutrients of the foods.(这不仅比使用大量脂肪更健康,而且还能保持食物的营养)”可知,本句属于过渡句,说明“煮”这种烹饪方式的好处。上文中Boil可对应到D选项中Boiling。故D选项“煮是一种简单又健康的烹饪方法”符合语境,故选D。18根据上文“Simply bring a po
57、t of water to boil.(只要烧开一壶水)”以及后文“Add your food to the basket.(把你的食物放到篮子里)”可知,本句应当是在说明蒸食物的操作过程,后文the basket可对应到A选项中steam basket。故A选项“把蒸篮放在上面”符合语境,故选A。19根据后文“Barbecue is great from a certain point of view because it makes your meat soft and tasty while also letting the fat drip away from it, which is
58、 healthier for you. It also passes on a nice flavor to meats and vegetable. You can roast steak and chicken, as well as vegetables, like potatoes, peppers, onions, and even lettuce.(从某种角度来说,烧烤是很棒的,因为它让你的肉变得柔软可口,同时也让脂肪从肉中流失,这对你来说更健康。它也能给肉类和蔬菜带来好味道。你可以烤牛排和鸡肉,也可以烤土豆、辣椒、洋葱甚至生菜等蔬菜)”由此可知,本段主要是在说明“烤”这种烹饪方式
59、。后文中Barbecue 与You can roast steak and chicken可对应到B选项中Roast。故B选项“烤肉和蔬菜脂肪更少”符合语境,故选B。20根据上文“Focus on eating uncooked foods.(吃不经过烹饪的食物)”以及后文“Eating only raw foods isnt recommended for children or for women who are pregnant.(只吃生的食物不推荐给儿童或孕妇)”由此可知,本句承接上文进一步列举可以生吃的食物。上文中uncooked foods可对应到E选项中be eaten unco
60、oked。故E选项“水果、蔬菜、坚果和种子可以生吃”符合语境,故选E。第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My history with music was not good. I still remembered when I took my short-lived piano lessons, my grandfather said 21 to my grandmother, “Why didnt he make any progress with mu
61、ch practice?” I 22 to make my piano performance attractive. However, my efforts were 23 .So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy 24 me to play the violin with him when I was 57. It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again. On day, Leroy sent a text 25 me that there
62、was a music performance and he wanted me to join him. Thinking of my past, I 26 his invitation. I expected to hear his words that I would become 27 with practice on stage. But he said, “OK, only play if you want to.” I was totally 28 by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him good
63、bye.No one was 29 me to participate, but I faced a special 30 . Should I play on stage or just watch a movie? I had chosen the “movie route” too many times and this time I was 31 to grasp the opportunity. After a long and careful 32 , I played my violin with Leroy. 33 I didnt lose all my nervousness
64、, it was enough for me to overcome my fear. Finally, I 34 a full performance in front of the audience.A short time later, my friend Leroy passed away, but his 35 stayed. It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life. When I focused on what I wanted to do, fear will be replaced with joy.
65、21AworriedlyBcalmlyCpatiently Dangrily22ApretendedBregrettedCagreed Dtried23Aon timeBin orderCin vainDon display24AchallengedBinvitedCallowedDreminded25AconvincingBinformingCwarning Dcheating26ArefusedBreceivedCblamedDevaluated27AimportantBspecialCreliableDskilled28AshockedBscaredCsatisfied Dashamed
66、29AteachingBbeggingCforcingDexpecting30AchanceBgoalCtask Dchoice31AsuitableBcuriousCwillingDgenerous32ApreparationBexplanationCtest Dsearch33AIfBSinceCThoughDWhen34AplannedBrecommendedCwatched Doffered35AfameBconcernCinfluence Dcare【答案】21-25 ADCBB 26-30 ADACD 31-35 CACDC【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者因小时候练习乐器造成了
67、心理阴影。但是最后作者在朋友的邀请之下,战胜自己内心的恐惧走上了舞台。21考查副词词义辨析。句意:我还记得,当我参加短期钢琴培训课时,祖父很担心地对祖母说:“为什么他这么多练习都没有进步?”A.worriedly担心地;B.calmly淡定地;C.patiently耐心地;D.angrily生气地。根据后文“Why didnt he make any progress with much practice?”可知,此处祖父表示很担心。故选A项。22考查动词词义辨析。句意:我努力使我的钢琴演奏吸引人。A.pretended假装;B.regretted后悔;C.agreed同意;D.tried尝试
68、,努力,尽力。分析句意,根据后文“However, my efforts were3 .”可知,此处表示我努力使我的钢琴演奏吸引人。故选D项。23考查介词短语辨析。句意:然而,我的努力都白费了。A. on time按时,准时;B. in order整齐;C. in vain徒劳无获;D. on display展览。分析句意,在前句提到作者很努力地练习后,此处用了however表示转折,说明这些努力都白费了。故选C项。24考查动词词义辨析。句意:所以我放弃了任何乐器,直到我的老朋友Leroy邀请我和他一起拉小提琴,那时我57岁。A. challenged挑战;B. invited邀请;C. al
69、lowed允许;D. reminded提醒。分析句意,根据后文“On day, Leroy sent a text_ me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him. Thinking of my past, I _his invitation.”可知,此处表示老朋友Leroy邀请我。故选B项。25考查动词词义辨析。句意:那天,Leroy给我发了一条短信,说有一场音乐表演,他想让我和他一起去。A. convincing使信服;B. informing通知;C. warning警告;D. cheating欺骗。
70、分析题意,根据前文提到老朋友Leroy邀请我和他一起拉小提琴可知,此处表示他发短信通知我有一场音乐会。故选B项。26考查动词词义辨析。句意:考虑到我过去的经历,我拒绝了他的邀请。A. refused拒绝;B. receive接收;C. blamed责备;D. evaluated评估。分析句意,根据文章一开始提到作者学习音乐的痛苦回忆可知,此处表示作者拒绝了朋友的邀请。故选A项。27考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我期望听到他的话,在舞台上我会变得更熟练。A. important重要的;B. special特别的;C. reliable可靠的;D. skilled熟练的。分析句意,此处表示作者希望朋友
71、对自己短信的回复。前文已提到作者很不擅长音乐,所以作者希望朋友的回复是:通过舞台上的表演可以让自己更熟练,没想到他却说:“好吧,但他说:“好吧,你想玩乐器的时候再玩”,故选D项。28考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我被他出乎意料的回答吓了一跳,只说了再见别的什么都没说。A. shocked震惊的;B. scared害怕的;C. satisfied感到满意的;D. ashamed羞愧的。分析句意,根据后文“by the unexpected answer”可知,朋友的回答让作者始料未及,倍感震惊。故选A项。29考查动词词义辨析。句意:没有人强迫我参与,但我面临着一个特殊的选择。A. teaching传
72、授;B. begging乞求;C. forcing强迫;D. expecting期望。分析句意,前文提到这是来自朋友的邀请。同时在作者拒绝邀请后,朋友也只是说了“OK, only play if you want to”。因此可知,此处表示没人强迫作者去做。故选C项。30考查名词词义辨析。句意:没有人强迫我参与,但我面临着一个特殊的选择。A. chance机会;B. goal目标;C. task任务;D. choice选择。分析题意,根据后文“Should I play on stage or just watch a movie?”可知,此处表示作者面临一个选择。故选D项。31考查形容词词义
73、辨析。句意:我选择“电影路线”的次数太多了,这次我愿意抓住机会。A. suitable合适的;B. curious好奇的;C. willing乐意的;D. generous慷慨的。分析句意,根据后文“After a long and careful_ I played my violin with Leroy.”可知,作者这次没走“电影路线”,说明他愿意抓住机会。故选C项。32考查名词词义辨析。句意:经过长时间的精心准备,我和Leroy一起演奏了小提琴。A. preparation准备;B. explanation解释;C. test测试;D. search寻找。分析句意,根据后文“Final
74、ly, I_a full performance in front of the audience.”可知,作者做了充分的“准备”。故选A项。33考查连词词义辨析。句意:虽然我没有完全做到不紧张,但它足以让我克服我的恐惧。A.If如果,是否;B.Since由于;C.Though 虽然;D.When 当时。分析句意,根据后文“it was enough for me to overcome my fear.”可知,此处应表示“虽然”我还没完全做到放松,但是对我战胜恐惧已经足够了。故选C项。34考查动词词义辨析。句意:最后,我在观众面前做了一个完整的表演。A. planned计划;B. recom
75、mended推荐;C. watched看;D. offered提供,献出。分析句意,根据前文提及的作者做了充分的准备且战胜了恐惧可知,此处应表示作者给观众奉献了一场精彩的表演。故选D项。35考查名词词义辨析。句意:不久之后,我的朋友Leroy去世了,但他的影响依然存在。A. fame名声;B. concern关心,担心;C. influence影响;D. care 关怀。分析题意,根据后文“It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life. When I focused on what I wanted to do, fear
76、 will be replaced with joy.”可知,此处表示朋友的影响依然存在。故选C项。第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)The most important rule of the road concerns which side to drive on. A large number of accidents in the world happen for this reason, with more and more people 36 (choose) car hire as the way to drive in a foreign country. Fa
77、mous actor Matthew Broderick 37 (catch) up in a bad collision when he rented 38 vehicle in Ireland because he forgot that they drive on the opposite side of the road.Most areas of the world which 39 (previous) were British colonies still drive on the left hand side of the road, Australia, India, and
78、 South Africa 40 (include). Most European countries drive on the right hand side apart 41 Cyprus, Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom. Guyana is the only country in South America 42 drives on the left.Generally speaking, about two thirds of the countries in the world drive on the right such as, th
79、e USA, China and Russia. Canada used to drive on the left but changed to the right to make border crossings with the USA more 43 (manage).The 44 (explain) for driving on different sides of the road is historical. British horse riders used to ride on the left hand side of the road, thus keeping their
80、 right arm free to offer greetings to 45 (passer-by). But in the USA Teamsters decided to start driving on the right so that they could see the passing wheels of other wagons.【答案】36. choosing37.was caught38.a39.previously40.included41. from42. that43. manageable44. explanation45. passers-by【解析】本文是一篇
81、说明文。主要讲了道路上最重要的规则是从哪边开车以及此规则的历史演变过程。36考查非谓语动词。句意:由于这个原因,世界上发生了大量的交通事故,越来越多的人选择租车作为在国外开车的方式。分析可知空格所在的部分是句子的状语,故空格处填所给动词的非谓语形式,people与choose是逻辑上的主动关系,故用现在分词。故答案为choosing。37考查时态语态。句意:著名演员马修布罗德里克在爱尔兰租了一辆车,却被卷入了严重的车祸,因为他忘记了他们是在路的另一边开车。分析可知空格处是句子的谓语,Matthew Broderick与catch之间是被动关系,根据时间状语从句“when he rented.”
82、的时态及语境可知此处也用一般过去时态,故填一般过去时的被动语态。故答案为was caught。38考查冠词。句意:著名演员马修布罗德里克在爱尔兰租了一辆车,却被卷入了严重的车祸,因为他忘记了他们是在路的另一边开车。vehicle意为:车辆;工具;交通工具,可数名词,此处泛指一辆车,故其前填不定冠词,vehicle的读音以辅音发音开头,故答案为a。39考查副词。句意:世界上以前是英国殖民地的大部分地区,包括澳大利亚、印度和南非在内,现在仍然靠左边行驶。分析可知空格所在的句子主干成分完整,此处用副词修饰句子。故答案为previously。40考查非谓语动词。句意:世界上以前是英国殖民地的大部分地区
83、,包括澳大利亚、印度和南非在内,现在仍然靠左边行驶。分析可知“Australia, India, and South Africa _5_ (include).”是句子的状语成分,故空格处填所给动词的非谓语形式,Australia, India, and South Africa与include是逻辑上的被动关系,故用过去分词。故答案为included41考查固定短语。句意:除塞浦路斯、爱尔兰、马耳他和英国外,大多数欧洲国家都是靠右行驶。apart from是一个固定短语,意为:除.之外;且不说。故答案为from。42考查定语从句引导词只能用that的用法。圭亚那是南美洲唯一一个靠左行驶的国家
84、。分析可知空格所在的句子是一个定语从句且缺少主语,先行词是country,指物,且有the only修饰。故答案为that。43考查形容词。句意:加拿大过去是靠左行驶,但现在改为靠右行驶,以便与美国的边境通行更加容易。“make sb./sth.+形容词”是固定搭配,意为:使某人/某物,根据语境可知此处指更加容易管理,空格前的more加多音节形容词构成改形容词的比较级,故空格处填形容词。故答案为manageable。44考查名词。句意:对于在道路不同侧面行驶的解释是历史性的。分析可知句子的谓语是is,故空格所在的部分是句子的主语,再结合空格前的定冠词the可知空格处填名词,此处作主语。故答案为
85、explanation。45考查名词单复数。句意:英国的骑马者习惯走在马路的左手边,这样他们的右手就可以自由地向路人问好。passer-by意为:经过的人;过路者,可数名词,分析该空是介词to的宾语,此处不单指一个过路者,故用名词的复数。故答案为passers-by。第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 书面表达(满分15分)假定你是李华,学校“未来科技兴趣小组”的成员。请你根据以下要点及关键词为校英文报写一篇短文,从两个方面介绍未来智能家居。要点如下:1. 智能控制(自动控制家电;节能模式;贴心服务);2. 定期健康检查(检测健康状况;智能床铺;智能马桶)注意:1. 写作词数应为100
86、左右;2. 开头部分已写好,不计入词数;3. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。In the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes._ _ _ _ 【范文】In the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.
87、 The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you.In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your healt
88、h for you every day. Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It will also be checking your body weight. Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well.第二节 读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。The board meeting had come to an end
89、. Bob started to stand up, spilling his coffee over his notes. “How embarrassing! I am getting so clumsy in my old age.”Everyone had a good laugh, and soon we were all telling stories of our most embarrassing moments. It came around to Frank, who sat quietly listening to others. Someone said, “Come
90、on, Frank. Tell us your most embarrassing moment.”Frank laughed and began to tell us about his childhood. “I grew up in San Pedro. My dad was a fisherman, and he loved the sea. He had his own boat, but it was hard making a living on the sea. He worked hard and would stay out until he caught enough f
91、ood to feed the family. Not just enough for our family, but also for his parents and other siblings (兄弟姐妹) that were still at home.”Franks voice dropped a bit. “When the weather was bad my dad would drive me to school. He had an old truck that he used for his fishing business. That truck was older t
92、han he was. As he was to drive toward the school, I would shrink (退缩) down into the seat, hoping to hide myself. Half the time, he would stop suddenly and the old truck would give out a cloud of smoke. He would stop right in front of the school, and it seemed like everybody would be standing around
93、and watching. Then he would lean over and give me a big kiss on the cheek and tell me to be a good boy. It was so embarrassing for me. Here I was twelve years old, and my dad would still lean over and kiss me goodbye!”Frank paused and then went on, “I remember the day when I decided I was too old fo
94、r a goodbye kiss. When we got to the school and came to a stop, my dad had his usual big smile. He started to lean toward me, but I put my hand up and said, No, Dad. ”Paragraph 1:“It was the first time I had ever talked to him in that way.” Paragraph 2:I looked at Frank and saw that tears were runni
95、ng down his cheeks. 【范文】“It was the first time I had ever talked to him in that way.” He said. “My father was paused obviously, he was very surprised and frustrated, but still squeezed out a little smile and said goodbye to us. I could feel his hurt from his expression.” He choked out. “My dad left
96、without say a word. With his car disappearing in my sight, I felt very bad. I regret what I did to my father.” He had a lump in his throat and could hardly speak.I looked at Frank and saw that tears were running down his cheeks. I read his regret in his tears. “I know how he felt now. Though my dad
97、passed away years ago, his surprised expression made a deep impression on me. I cant remove it from my mind,” he said sadly. I can read pain and regret in his eyes. What I want to say for the story is that there will always be things that one regrets in ones life. But do your best to leave no regret and not let it become “your most embarrassing moment”.