1、江苏省南通市海安县2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题注意事项：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。第卷（选择题）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，从每题所给的四个选
2、项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ADowneys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day.Downey began stud
3、ying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad.U. S. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that permit student exchan
4、ges. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In a four year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students thi
5、nk they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was eventual
6、ly able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.Young adult as she was, she had to dea
7、l with travel documents and many other issues (问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional (情感的) and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have lasted to
8、this day. She said, “The more youre out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end.”1What does Downeys mother mean to Downey?AA friend.BA dreamer.CAn example.DAn expert.2What made Downey choose the Danish international school?AThe famous learned professors.BThe casual lear
9、ning environment.CThe impressive academic reputation.DThe favorable geographical location.3What can we infer according to the last paragraph?AIt was not easy for Downey to study abroad.BThe comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life.CDowney was too young to take care of herself.DDowneys pare
10、nts could hardly afford her education.BLiving abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wi
11、sh to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying. Most universities now charge application fees for international students.If after considering these
12、 points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad, your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details.
13、 You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Dont just think about the universitys reputation; look for the most suitable for your goals.Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This
14、 involves filling in application forms, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they dont follow the app
15、lication procedure properly.Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully;
16、the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.4Why does the author think studying abroad is truly worthwhile according to paragraph1?AIt is a chance to develop your career.BIt is an interesting experience.CIt is fun to travel around the world.DAll your friends are doing so.5What can a
17、school ranking list tell us?AThe names of all the professors.BHow good the school is compared to others.CHow much the courses cost.DWhere the school is located.6What are the three basic steps when you apply?ABuy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study.BWrite a reference
18、 letter, do paperwork, and study.CPrepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form.DPrepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.7What does the underlined phrase “get kicked out in the first round” in Paragraph 3 refer to?Alose money in the first roundBget a
19、ccepted in the next roundCfail to get to the next roundDget kicked by a professorCScientists have found amounts of water molecules inside rocks and soil samples from Mars before. But an ancient meteorite (陨石) found recently contains 10 times more water and much more oxygen than any Martian I meteori
20、te ever before discovered.Whats so wild about this wet discovery? It could mean that the Red Planet once had enough water to have liquid flowing on the planets surface.It was once believed that if Mars ever had water at all, its water would have been small amounts of ice below the surface or existin
21、g in the soil only as hydrogen and oxygen-the elements that make up water. But recent discoveries have shown that Mars probably had a much wetter history than formerly thought.The meteorite, nicknamed Black Beauty, was found in Africas Sahara Desert in 2011. Only about 110 meteorites from Mars have
22、ever been found. Scientists believe most Martian meteorites arrived on our planet during one large asteroid crash (小行星碰撞) that sent rocks falling toward Earth long ago.Black Beauty is about 2.1 billion years old. Its discovery is the first time scientists have been able to study such an ancient Mart
23、ian rock. Its also one of the first times scientists have been able to study a piece of the panels ancient surface.The samples water molecules were sent out when scientists heated the meteorite to analyze it. Scientists think the meteorites hydrogen and oxygen molecules are so plentiful because wate
24、r flowing on Mars at the time this meteorite fell to Earth, or because these molecules were once sealed in large quantities in Marss crust.Black Beauty might do more than just unlock secrets from the Red Planets past. These discoveries could also help scientists understand new data about Mars thats
25、being sent from the robotic rovers currently gathering information on the planet.8People used to think that .Athere was little water on MarsBMars had a lot of flowing waterCa large quantity of ice was MarsDMars was much wetter than Earth9What do we know about Black Beauty?AIt was discovered in Seatt
26、le in the USABIt is the biggest of 110 meteorites from Mars.CIt landed on Earth after an asteroid crash.DIt has a history of 2.1 million years.10How did the scientists research Black Beauty?ABy cutting it into pieces.BBy dipping it into water.CBy burning it on a fire.DBy burying it into a desert.11T
27、he passage is mainly about .Aa rock from the center of Mars.Ba major Martian meteorite discoveryCa new discovery on the Red PlanetDa number of meteorites from Red PlaneDFor decades, China had wanted a Nobel Prize in science. Tu Youyou, a researcher who helped to develop a malaria（疟疾）medicine, finall
28、y won the country that honor.In fact, Tu is not the only scientist in China who is catching the worlds attention. In 2016, the Nature journal published a list of the top 10 science stars in China. Gao Caixia and Cui Weicheng are two of them.Gao Caixia has been devoted to genetic engineering for her
29、whole career. She is known for using CRISPR-Cas9, the revolutionary gene-editing technique that is sweeping through biology labs around the world in crops.At first, Gao was unwilling to take up gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 because her lab at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Genetics an
30、d Developmental Biology in Beijing had already created mutations（变异）in 82 genes using an older type of technology. But after thinking carefully about it, she decided to give it a try.After a year of hard work, her lab finally succeeded. Gao worked on genetic engineering in wheat, a crop that is famo
31、us for being difficult to work with. Now she is considered one of the best in the world at engineering wheat.Cui Weicheng is the developer of Chinas record-setting Jiaolong submersible （潜水器）. He is now a professor at Westlake University. In 2012, Cui rode inside Chinas Jiaolong submersible and reach
32、ed a depth of more than 7,000 meters in the Pacific.Thanks to Jiaolong and the 57-year-old developer, China is now one of only a few nations that can explore the deep sea. Jiaolong can travel deeper than any other manned research submersible currently in use, which shows Chinas increasing ambition a
33、nd leadership in deep-sea research.12Why is Tu Youyou mentioned at the beginning of the passage?ATo show one of Chinas long-held dreams.BTo stress the importance of the Nobel Prize.CTo praise Tu Youyou for her contributions.DTo introduce more top Chinese scientists.13Why did Gao Caixia work on wheat
34、?ABecause she failed in her attempt to study other crops.BBecause she was expert at wheat engineering.CBecause wheat is hard to be genetically engineered.DBecause wheat is the most widely planted crop in China.14What is Cui Weichengs biggest contribution to China?AHe teaches about sea at a universit
35、y.BHe developed Jiaolong submersible.CHe is devoted to genetic engineering.DHe reached the bottom of the ocean.15What is the best title for the passage?AChinas Science StarsBChinas Nobel Prize DreamCGao CaixiaChinas Crop EngineerDCui WeichengChinas Deep Diver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
36、出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Globalization has brought different cultures together in a way unimaginable one hundred years ago. Today, Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Africans, Anglos, and Hispanics may all work in the same offices, attend the same schools or live in the same neighborhoods. 16 And our society
37、has lately emphasized（强调）the importance of diversity.17 Take the following old proverbs for example. “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” Thomas Jefferson, American President.“One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.” African proverb.“Be honest to those who are honest, and be also to
38、 those who are not honest.” Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher.“A sacrifice is written off by a lie and the merit of devotion by an act of cheat.” Hindu saying.18 These seems to be a sort of cultural unity.We dont wish to imply all cultures are the same. Cultural diversity is real, and people from differe
39、nt cultures view many situations in different ways. However, historically, different cultures seem to share many common values. They are justice, courage, patience, generosity, equality, mercy and kindness, respect for the elders, and many more. Lying and stealing appear to be wrong no matter where
40、you go. Perhaps some cultures make room for extenuating circumstances more than others; Perhaps cultures apply these virtues in different ways; and when values disagree, different cultures may place different levels of importance on them. 19 But both cultures may still value both.To us, it seems as
41、if there is some sort of code of right and wrong that everyone everywhere seems to understand, regardless of culture. It is almost as if, behind all of the diversity, one finds a common understanding a human culture, if you will that goes beyond racial, social, and political boundaries. 20 .AAll peo
42、ple seem to agree that we should tell the truth.BAs cultures meet with each other, many differences stand out.CEach value supports many more sayings from different cultures.DWe want to show, however, that there is more to these cultures than diversity.E. These sayings from four separate cultures all
43、 support the same value- honesty.F. It is almost as if, despite all our differences, we are all still the same -we are just people.G. In other words, one culture may lean more toward justice and another culture more toward mercy.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（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
44、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。During my junior year of college, I signed up for a volunteer Teaching program in Costa Rica. I taught at a school which was located（位于）within a 21 and every day birds and butterflies flew throughout our school. It was beautiful. We were 22 on Costa Ricas school system, the cou
45、ntry, the language and how to plan a lesson. The experience was beneficial to my English writing 23 when I got back to college, I began writing. I wrote so much that a piece of my writing about that experience was 24 in Folios Literary Magazine. Because of that, I was more 25 to continue working abr
46、oad.After 26 , I moved to China and worked in schools to teach reading and writing. It was a life-changing 27 of my life. Culture differences 28 me and even consumed me in the beginning, but 29 I fell in love with the people, their schools and their history.Upon 30 to my home, I became a teacher in
47、Trenton, New Jersey. The moment I stepped into the classroom. I could empathize（感同身受）with my 31 . I truly feel volunteering in Costa Rica was where it all 32 and working in China enriched my leaching life. If I could do anything 33 , it might be volunteering or working abroad more before settling do
48、wn.The 34 Ive made through volunteering and working abroad are an English majors dream and I hope that every English major 35 the chance to study or work abroad.21AdesertBseaCforestDriver22ApraisedBeducatedCinterviewedDcommented23AbecauseBunlessCalthoughDif24AexchangedBreadCrejectedDpublished25Adepr
49、essedBdeterminedCfrightenedDrelaxed26AgraduationBrequirementCoperationDceremony27AshelterBexpectationCmoveDconflict28AconfusedBamuseCcomfortDexcited29. A. easily B. gradually C. strangely D. usually30AbelongBpointingCreturningDreferring31AvolunteersBclassmatesCcolleaguesDstudents32ArepliedBdisappear
50、edCescapedDstarted33AcorrectlyBsincerelyCdifferentlyDstrictly34Aexcuses BdiscoveriesCpreparationsDdecisions35Ajumps at Bstands forCturns downDspeaks our第卷（非选择题）第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。 Located in a natural depression in Guizhou, Chinas Five-hundre
51、d-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope,36 (know) as FAST, has identified six pulsars (脉冲星) after one year of trial operation. It is the first time Chinese scientists have discovered pulsars using a radio telescope independently developed by Chinese scientists, thus 37 (open) a “new era of Chines
52、e original space discovery.”It is truly encouraging for China to have achieved such results in just one year. Since the first pulsar 38 (discover), over 2,700 pulsars have been identified. But almost all of them are 39 the scope of the Milky Way. Being the worlds largest radio telescope, FAST is exp
53、ected to capture pulsars outside the galaxy. Apart from the massive size, it also has unmatched accuracy and sensitivity, allowing scientists 40 (find) previously hidden stars. Moreover, FAST is capable of surveying the night sky for multiple 41 (science) data at once, 42 enables astronomers to jump
54、-start many science goals. Its innovative engineering concept and design pave 43 new road to realize a huge single dish in the most effective way.Chinas FAST science impact on astronomy will be extraordinary, and has the potential to revolutionize other 44 (area) of the natural sciences. It 45 (rema
55、in) the global leader for the next 10 to 20 years.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，得知你的英国笔友Kyle有意来中国读大学，请你用英文给Kyle写一封电子邮件，内容包括：(1) 希望他来中国留学；(2) 说明来中国留学的好处（如加深对中国的了解，对个人发展的益处等）；(3) 表示愿意提供帮助。注意：1.词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Kyle,_ Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所
56、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。When my family moved to the United States from Colombia, I was 9 years old and knew little about English. As time passed, teachers finally knew all of their students and everyone began to adapt to the life, except for me. No one called out my name, and no one seem
57、ed to know I existed. I spent the next month in my new classroom quietly. I felt that fear, loneliness and sadness came over me.The school never cared that I didnt speak English, but something else was teaching me English. Every morning when my aunt drove me to school and picked me up, she always ha
58、d 106.7 Light FM(私家车广播)on. It was this station that introduced my young ears to the English sounds.Because of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, I learned the difference between witch and which. While watching the TV show South Park, I was attracted by the funny characters. In fact, thanks to pop culture, t
59、he world of English became available to me while it was being turned down at school.I also learned how to express my emotions thanks to pop culture. One day at school, we were taking a math quiz and the whole class was quiet. Suddenly, the tip of my pencil broke and I yelled, “My Jesus! ” Everyone h
60、eld their breath in surprise and I laughed to myself because something at that moment told me I had just learned my first bad word in English.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1:I appeared to be embarrassed at that moment, but in my heart I felt happy. _Paragraph 2:Four months passed b
61、efore the school placed me into an ESL program. _ 英 语 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。第卷（选择题）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
62、.5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。ADowneys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one d
63、ay.Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad.U. S. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that p
64、ermit student exchanges. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In a four year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroa
65、d. Many students think they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. Howev
66、er, she was eventually able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.Young adult as she
67、 was, she had to deal with travel documents and many other issues (问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional (情感的) and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories
68、that have lasted to this day. She said, “The more youre out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end.”1What does Downeys mother mean to Downey?AA friend.BA dreamer.CAn example.DAn expert.2What made Downey choose the Danish international school?AThe famous learned profess
69、ors.BThe casual learning environment.CThe impressive academic reputation.DThe favorable geographical location.3What can we infer according to the last paragraph?AIt was not easy for Downey to study abroad.BThe comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life.CDowney was too young to take care of h
70、erself.DDowneys parents could hardly afford her education.【答案】1-3 CCA【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了美国女孩唐尼的出国留学之路。1.推理判断题。根据第一段“Downeys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, e
71、ven before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day.”可知，唐尼的妈妈曾参加过一个法国学校的国际交流项目，在国外学习了一年，她经常谈论那次经历是多么令人兴奋和有趣，所以甚至在高中毕业之前，唐尼就已经决定有一天也要像妈妈一样出国留学，由此可知，唐尼的妈妈在她眼中是个优秀的榜样，故C项正确。2.细节理解题。根据第四段中的“During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, De
72、nmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.”可知，2006年秋季学期，唐尼就读于丹麦哥本哈根的一所丹麦国际学校，她解释说她这样做是因为丹麦建筑师以房屋设计而闻名，故C项正确。3.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“she had to deal with travel documents and many other issues (问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the bigges
73、t challenge of studying abroad.”及“youre out of your comfort zone”可知，唐尼在国外不得不独自处理包括旅行证件在内的许多问题，还要克服出国留学的最大挑战语言障碍，还要走出自己的舒适区，也就是说唐尼的留学生活并不容易，故A项正确。BLiving abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make th
74、e experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of ap
75、plying. Most universities now charge application fees for international students.If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad, your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework we
76、ll. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Dont just think about the universitys rep
77、utation; look for the most suitable for your goals.Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This involves filling in application forms, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importa
78、nce. Sadly, many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they dont follow the application procedure properly.Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the
79、 Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.4Why does the author think studying abroad is truly worthwhile according to paragraph1?AIt is a chance to develop your career.BIt is
80、an interesting experience.CIt is fun to travel around the world.DAll your friends are doing so.5What can a school ranking list tell us?AThe names of all the professors.BHow good the school is compared to others.CHow much the courses cost.DWhere the school is located.6What are the three basic steps w
81、hen you apply?ABuy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study.BWrite a reference letter, do paperwork, and study.CPrepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form.DPrepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.7What does the underli
82、ned phrase “get kicked out in the first round” in Paragraph 3 refer to?Alose money in the first roundBget accepted in the next roundCfail to get to the next roundDget kicked by a professor【答案】4-7 ABCC【解析】本文属于说明文。本文介绍了出国留学的注意事项，包括弄清出国的目标，如何确定学校，以及出国留学的申请程序和准备材料。4细节理解题。根据第一段This may be a wish to perfe
83、ct language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development可知，出国留学是真正值得的因为这是一个机会，在外语环境中完善自己的语言技能，以及发展你的事业。故选A。5推理判断题。根据第二段You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites.可知，学校排行榜告诉学校对比之间的一些信息。故选B。6细节理解题。根据第三段This involves filling in a
84、pplication form, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters可知，你申请的三个基本步骤是填写申请表，准备你的学校纪录，以及获得推荐信。故选C。7词义猜测题。根据第三段many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they dont follow the application procedure properly(可悲的是，许多优秀的申请者被踢出第一轮，只是因为他们不遵循申请程序)可知，第一轮被踢出，意味着
85、没办法进入下一轮，故选C。CScientists have found amounts of water molecules inside rocks and soil samples from Mars before. But an ancient meteorite (陨石) found recently contains 10 times more water and much more oxygen than any Martian I meteorite ever before discovered.Whats so wild about this wet discovery? It
86、 could mean that the Red Planet once had enough water to have liquid flowing on the planets surface.It was once believed that if Mars ever had water at all, its water would have been small amounts of ice below the surface or existing in the soil only as hydrogen and oxygen-the elements that make up
87、water. But recent discoveries have shown that Mars probably had a much wetter history than formerly thought.The meteorite, nicknamed Black Beauty, was found in Africas Sahara Desert in 2011. Only about 110 meteorites from Mars have ever been found. Scientists believe most Martian meteorites arrived
88、on our planet during one large asteroid crash (小行星碰撞) that sent rocks falling toward Earth long ago.Black Beauty is about 2.1 billion years old. Its discovery is the first time scientists have been able to study such an ancient Martian rock. Its also one of the first times scientists have been able
89、to study a piece of the panels ancient surface.The samples water molecules were sent out when scientists heated the meteorite to analyze it. Scientists think the meteorites hydrogen and oxygen molecules are so plentiful because water flowing on Mars at the time this meteorite fell to Earth, or becau
90、se these molecules were once sealed in large quantities in Marss crust.Black Beauty might do more than just unlock secrets from the Red Planets past. These discoveries could also help scientists understand new data about Mars thats being sent from the robotic rovers currently gathering information o
91、n the planet.8People used to think that .Athere was little water on MarsBMars had a lot of flowing waterCa large quantity of ice was MarsDMars was much wetter than Earth9What do we know about Black Beauty?AIt was discovered in Seattle in the USABIt is the biggest of 110 meteorites from Mars.CIt land
92、ed on Earth after an asteroid crash.DIt has a history of 2.1 million years.10How did the scientists research Black Beauty?ABy cutting it into pieces.BBy dipping it into water.CBy burning it on a fire.DBy burying it into a desert.11The passage is mainly about .Aa rock from the center of Mars.Ba major
93、 Martian meteorite discoveryCa new discovery on the Red PlanetDa number of meteorites from Red Plane【答案】8-11 ACCB【解析】文章通过研究一个火星陨石得到的新发现，火星上含有大量的水。8细节推理题。根据第三段It was once believed that if Mars ever had water at all, its water would have been small amounts of ice below the surface or existing in the s
94、oil only as hydrogen and oxygen可知人们以前认为火星上没有水，可能会有少量的冰。故选A。9细节推理题。根据第四段Scientists believe most Martian meteorites arrived on our planet during one large asteroid crash (小行星碰撞) that sent rocks falling toward Earth long ago.可知Black Beauty是小行星碰撞后落到地球上的，故选C。10细节推理题。根据倒数第二段The samples water molecules wer
95、e sent out when scientists heated the meteorite to analyze it.可知科学家们通过加热Black Beauty来研究它里面的水，故选C。11推理判断题。文章通过研究一个火星陨石得到的新发现，火星上含有大量的水。故选B。DFor decades, China had wanted a Nobel Prize in science. Tu Youyou, a researcher who helped to develop a malaria（疟疾）medicine, finally won the country that honor.I
96、n fact, Tu is not the only scientist in China who is catching the worlds attention. In 2016, the Nature journal published a list of the top 10 science stars in China. Gao Caixia and Cui Weicheng are two of them.Gao Caixia has been devoted to genetic engineering for her whole career. She is known for
97、 using CRISPR-Cas9, the revolutionary gene-editing technique that is sweeping through biology labs around the world in crops.At first, Gao was unwilling to take up gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 because her lab at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology in Bei
98、jing had already created mutations（变异）in 82 genes using an older type of technology. But after thinking carefully about it, she decided to give it a try.After a year of hard work, her lab finally succeeded. Gao worked on genetic engineering in wheat, a crop that is famous for being difficult to work
99、 with. Now she is considered one of the best in the world at engineering wheat.Cui Weicheng is the developer of Chinas record-setting Jiaolong submersible （潜水器）. He is now a professor at Westlake University. In 2012, Cui rode inside Chinas Jiaolong submersible and reached a depth of more than 7,000
100、meters in the Pacific.Thanks to Jiaolong and the 57-year-old developer, China is now one of only a few nations that can explore the deep sea. Jiaolong can travel deeper than any other manned research submersible currently in use, which shows Chinas increasing ambition and leadership in deep-sea rese
101、arch.12Why is Tu Youyou mentioned at the beginning of the passage?ATo show one of Chinas long-held dreams.BTo stress the importance of the Nobel Prize.CTo praise Tu Youyou for her contributions.DTo introduce more top Chinese scientists.13Why did Gao Caixia work on wheat?ABecause she failed in her at
102、tempt to study other crops.BBecause she was expert at wheat engineering.CBecause wheat is hard to be genetically engineered.DBecause wheat is the most widely planted crop in China.14What is Cui Weichengs biggest contribution to China?AHe teaches about sea at a university.BHe developed Jiaolong subme
103、rsible.CHe is devoted to genetic engineering.DHe reached the bottom of the ocean.15What is the best title for the passage?AChinas Science StarsBChinas Nobel Prize DreamCGao CaixiaChinas Crop EngineerDCui WeichengChinas Deep Diver【答案】12-15 DCBA【解析】本文是一篇说明文，本文讲述了屠呦呦并不是中国唯一一个引起世界关注的科学家。自然杂志发布了中国十大科学明星名
104、单。高彩霞和崔伟成就是其中的两位。12.细节理解题。由文章的第二段 ”In fact, Tu is not the only scientist in China who is catching the worlds attention. In 2016, the Nature journal published a list of the top 10 science stars in China. Gao Caixia and Cui Weicheng are two of them.”可知后文主要讲的是中国科学家高彩霞和崔伟的主要贡献。故D项：介绍更多中国顶尖科学家，为正确答案。13.推
105、理判断题。本题题干意为：为什么高彩霞致力于小麦的研究?由文章第三段可知，因为高彩霞所在中国科学院的研究所的遗传学和发育生物学已经在在82个基因中使用一个旧的技术创建突变(变异)。但仔细考虑之后，她决定试一试。故C项：因为小麦很难被基因改造，为正确选项。14.细节理解题。本题题干为：崔伟成对中国最大的贡献是什么?根据第六段Cui Weicheng is the developer of Chinas record-setting Jiaolong submersible（潜水器）以及最后一段崔伟成的发明对中国的影响来看，B项：他研制了蛟龙潜水器为正确答案。15.考查主旨大意。本题题干意为：文章最
106、好的标题是什么？本文讲述了中国高彩霞和崔伟两位科学家及其成就。故A项：中国的科学明星为正确答案； B项：中国的诺贝尔奖梦（主题扩大）；C项：高彩霞中国的农作物工程师 （以偏概全）；D项：崔伟成中国的深水潜水员（以偏概全）。故答案为A。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。Globalization has brought different cultures together in a way unimaginable one hundred years ago. Today, Chinese, In
107、dians, Arabs, Africans, Anglos, and Hispanics may all work in the same offices, attend the same schools or live in the same neighborhoods. 16 And our society has lately emphasized（强调）the importance of diversity.17 Take the following old proverbs for example. “Honesty is the first chapter in the book
108、 of wisdom.” Thomas Jefferson, American President.“One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.” African proverb.“Be honest to those who are honest, and be also to those who are not honest.” Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher.“A sacrifice is written off by a lie and the merit of devotion by an act of cheat.” H
109、indu saying.18 These seems to be a sort of cultural unity.We dont wish to imply all cultures are the same. Cultural diversity is real, and people from different cultures view many situations in different ways. However, historically, different cultures seem to share many common values. They are justi
110、ce, courage, patience, generosity, equality, mercy and kindness, respect for the elders, and many more. Lying and stealing appear to be wrong no matter where you go. Perhaps some cultures make room for extenuating circumstances more than others; Perhaps cultures apply these virtues in different ways
111、; and when values disagree, different cultures may place different levels of importance on them. 19 But both cultures may still value both.To us, it seems as if there is some sort of code of right and wrong that everyone everywhere seems to understand, regardless of culture. It is almost as if, behi
112、nd all of the diversity, one finds a common understanding a human culture, if you will that goes beyond racial, social, and political boundaries. 20 .AAll people seem to agree that we should tell the truth.BAs cultures meet with each other, many differences stand out.CEach value supports many more s
113、ayings from different cultures.DWe want to show, however, that there is more to these cultures than diversity.E. These sayings from four separate cultures all support the same value- honesty.F. It is almost as if, despite all our differences, we are all still the same -we are just people.G. In other
114、 words, one culture may lean more toward justice and another culture more toward mercy.【答案】16-20 BDEGF【解析】全球化带来了不同的文化在一起，尽管我们有很多不同，但我们仍然是一样的我们只是人。16根据上文：今天，中国人、印度人、阿拉伯人、非洲人、盎格鲁人和西班牙人可能都在同一个办公室工作，参加同样的学校，或者住在同一个社区。再根据空格下句：我们的社会最近强调了多样性的重要性。由此可知此空的意思是：随着文化的交汇，许多不同之处脱颖而出。故选B。17根据上句：我们的社会最近强调了多样性的重要性。再根
115、据空格下句：以下面的谚语为例。可知，此空表示转折，引用下文的谚语说明这些文化比多样性更重要。故选D。18空格上文介绍了四条谚语，可知，E项These sayings from four separate cultures all support the same value honesty.（这些来自四个不同文化的谚语都支持同样的美德诚实。）符合题意，故选E。19根据上文：也许有些文化比其他文化更能给更大的环境留出空间，也许文化以不同的方式应用这些美德，当价值观不一致时，不同的文化可能会对他们产生不同程度的重视。也就是说，一种文化可能更倾向于正义，而另一种文化则更倾向于仁慈。故选G。20根据上
116、文：这就好像，在所有的多样性背后，人们找到了一个共同的理解一种人类文化，如果你愿意的话，它超越了种族、社会和政治界限。可知此空的意思是：这几乎就好像，尽管我们有很多不同，但我们仍然是一样的我们只是人。故选F。第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（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。During my junior year of college, I signed up for a volunteer Teaching program in Costa Rica. I taught
117、at a school which was located（位于）within a 21 and every day birds and butterflies flew throughout our school. It was beautiful. We were 22 on Costa Ricas school system, the country, the language and how to plan a lesson. The experience was beneficial to my English writing 23 when I got back to colleg
118、e, I began writing. I wrote so much that a piece of my writing about that experience was 24 in Folios Literary Magazine. Because of that, I was more 25 to continue working abroad.After 26 , I moved to China and worked in schools to teach reading and writing. It was a life-changing 27 of my life. Cul
119、ture differences 28 me and even consumed me in the beginning, but 29 I fell in love with the people, their schools and their history.Upon 30 to my home, I became a teacher in Trenton, New Jersey. The moment I stepped into the classroom. I could empathize（感同身受）with my 31 . I truly feel volunteering i
120、n Costa Rica was where it all 32 and working in China enriched my leaching life. If I could do anything 33 , it might be volunteering or working abroad more before settling down.The 34 Ive made through volunteering and working abroad are an English majors dream and I hope that every English major 35
121、 the chance to study or work abroad.21AdesertBseaCforestDriver22ApraisedBeducatedCinterviewedDcommented23AbecauseBunlessCalthoughDif24AexchangedBreadCrejectedDpublished25AdepressedBdeterminedCfrightenedDrelaxed26AgraduationBrequirementCoperationDceremony27AshelterBexpectationCmoveDconflict28Aconfuse
122、dBamuseCcomfortDexcited29. A. easily B. gradually C. strangely D. usually30AbelongBpointingCreturningDreferring31AvolunteersBclassmatesCcolleaguesDstudents32ArepliedBdisappearedCescapedDstarted33AcorrectlyBsincerelyCdifferentlyDstrictly34Aexcuses BdiscoveriesCpreparationsDdecisions35Ajumps at Bstand
123、s forCturns downDspeaks our【答案】21-25 CBADB 26-30 ACABC 31-35 DDCBA【解析】这是一篇记叙文。作者在哥斯达黎加的志愿者活动以及旅居在中国时的经验都成为了作者回到祖国后成为老师时宝贵的经验，作者也希望更多学习英语专业的学生能够抓住在国外工作的机会。21.考查名词词义辨析。句意：学校位于森林中，每天都有鸟类和蝴蝶飞过我们学校。分析句子可知，后文提到我们学校附近有蝴蝶和鸟类飞过，由此判断作者的学校应该是在森林里。故选C。22.考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们接受了关于哥斯达黎加学校制度、国家、语言和如何规划课程的教育。第一段提到“I sign
124、ed up for a volunteer teaching program in Costa Rica”作者参加了一项志愿者教学计划，因此应该是在学校里接受相关的教育。故选B。23.考查连词辨析。句意：这种经历对我的写作有好处，因为当我回到大学时，我就开始了写作。作者参加的教育培训活动与作者在大学时的写作经验之间存在因果关系，因此需选择表示因果关系的连词。故选A。24.考查动词词义辨析。句意：我写了非常多的文章，以至于我在文学杂志上发表了一篇关于那段经历的文章。根据“Folios Literary Magazine.”可知，作者写的文章应该是发表在杂志上。故选D。25考查形容词词义辨析。句意
125、：正因如此，我更加下定决心继续在国外工作。作者将自己在国外学习工作的经验写成文章发表在杂志上的事情是对自己的一种鼓励，因此坚定了自己继续在国外工作的决心。且此处为固定词组be determined to do sth.，意为“下定决心做某事”。故选B。26考查名词词义辨析。句意：毕业后，我移居中国一年，在学校教阅读和写作。前文讲述了作者在大学期间参加的志愿教学培训活动，后文讲述了作者在中国工作的情况，由此判断是在作者大学毕业后，故选A。27考查名词词义辨析。句意：这对我来讲是改变人生的一个举动。根据后文可知，作者移居到中国后不仅在博客上发表文章，还出了自己的书，由此判断作者在中国发展决定是改变
126、了自己人生的一个举动。故选C。28考查动词词义辨析。句意：最开始的时候，文化的差异使我非常的困惑，也消耗了我很多精力，但渐渐地，我爱上了这里的人、学校和这里的历史。作者是旅居在中国的外国人，因此肯定会产生文化上的差异，而这种差异肯定会使人产生困惑。故选A。29.考查副词词义辨析。句意：最开始的时候，文化的差异使我非常的困惑，也消耗了我很多精神，但渐渐地，我爱上了这里的人、学校和这里的历史。文化上的差异需要不断的学习和融合才能消除，由此判断作者应是逐渐地接受了文化上的差异，并爱上中国的事物。故选B。30考查动词词义辨析。句意：回到家乡后，我在新泽西州的特伦顿当了一名教师。前文提到作者旅居中国一年
127、 ，后文提到了作者在Trenton, New Jersey新泽西州的特伦顿成为了一名老师，由此判断作者回到了自己的祖国。故选C。31考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我踏进教室时，我可以和我的学生感同身受。作者回到自己的国家后成为了一名老师，因此在教室内面对的应该是自己的学生。故选D。32考查动词词义辨析。句意：我真的觉得在哥斯达黎加做志愿者是这一切的开始。前文提到了作者在大学时参加了在哥斯达黎加的志愿者活动，使得作者想要成为一名老师，由此判断这是作者成为老师的起点。故选D。33考查副词词义辨析。句意：如果我能做任何不同的事情的话，在定居之前，有可能是志愿者活动或者是在国外工作。作者所经历的事情都带给
128、了他不同的经验和感受，而作者在成为一名老师之前，可以有着不同的尝试。故选C。34考查动词词义辨析。句意：我所作的志愿者工作和在国外工作的发现是英语专业学生的梦想，我也希望每个英语专业的学生都能有机会去国外学习或者工作。作者参加志愿者活动和在国外工作带给作者不同的感受和发现。故选B。35考查动词词组辨析。句意：我所作的志愿者工作和在国外工作的发现是英语专业学生的梦想，我也希望每个英语专业的学生都能有机会去国外学习或者工作。jumps at立即抓住；stands for代表；turns down调低；关小；speaks out畅所欲言。不管是参加志愿者活动还是去国外工作都是非常好的机会，作者也希望
129、学习英语专业的学生能够抓住这些机会。故选A。第卷（非选择题）第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。 Located in a natural depression in Guizhou, Chinas Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope,36 (know) as FAST, has identified six pulsars (脉冲星) after one year of trial operation.
130、It is the first time Chinese scientists have discovered pulsars using a radio telescope independently developed by Chinese scientists, thus 37 (open) a “new era of Chinese original space discovery.”It is truly encouraging for China to have achieved such results in just one year. Since the first puls
131、ar 38 (discover), over 2,700 pulsars have been identified. But almost all of them are 39 the scope of the Milky Way. Being the worlds largest radio telescope, FAST is expected to capture pulsars outside the galaxy. Apart from the massive size, it also has unmatched accuracy and sensitivity, allowing
132、 scientists 40 (find) previously hidden stars. Moreover, FAST is capable of surveying the night sky for multiple 41 (science) data at once, 42 enables astronomers to jump-start many science goals. Its innovative engineering concept and design pave 43 new road to realize a huge single dish in the mos
133、t effective way.Chinas FAST science impact on astronomy will be extraordinary, and has the potential to revolutionize other 44 (area) of the natural sciences. It 45 (remain) the global leader for the next 10 to 20 years.【答案】36known37opening38was discovered39in/ within40to find41scientific42which43a4
134、4areas45will remain【解析】文章报道了中国科学家第一次使用自主研发的射电望远镜发现确定了六颗脉冲星。36考查过去分词。句中主语Spherical Radio Telescope和动词know是被动关系用过去分词，此处是过去分词作定语，故填known。37考查非谓语动词。此处thus指代这是中国科学家第一次使用由中国科学家自主研发的射电望远镜发现脉冲星。这一发现和动词open是主动关系，此处作状语用动词-ing形式，指这一发现开创了中国原创空间探索的新时代，故填opening。38考查被动语态。句中主语the first pulsar和动词discover是被动关系，动作发生在
135、过去，指第一个脉冲星被发现，用一般过去时的被动语态，故填was discovered。39考查介词。此处指几乎所有的脉冲星都在银河系的范围内，表示在内，故填in/ within。40考查动词不定式。表示“允许某人做某事”用allow sb.to do sth.后面用不定式，故填to find。41考查形容词。此处修饰名词data用形容词，指科学的数据，故填scientific。42考查定语从句。此处是非限制性定语从句，用关系代词which引导，指代前面整个句子，故填which。43考查冠词。句中road是单数可数名词，此处指其创新的工程理念和设计铺设了一条新路，表示数量一，故填a。44考查名词
136、。句中area是可数名词，由other修饰用复数形式，指其他领域。故填areas。45考查动词时态。根据句中时间状语the next 10 to 20 years可知用一般将来时，表示在未来10到20年将保持全球领袖地位。故填will remain。第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，得知你的英国笔友Kyle有意来中国读大学，请你用英文给Kyle写一封电子邮件，内容包括：(1) 希望他来中国留学；(2) 说明来中国留学的好处（如加深对中国的了解，对个人发展的益处等）；(3) 表示愿意提供帮助。注意：1.词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连
137、贯；3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Kyle,_ Yours,Li Hua【答案】Dear Kyle,Knowing that you are thinking about having college education in China, Im very glad and firmly believe that its a right choice.You are sure to benefit a lot from it. With four years spent in China, youll have a further understanding of trad
138、itional Chinese culture and the present Chinese society, which will in turn make it easy for you to make more friends and start your own business after graduation. If you dont want to stay in China, the ability of speaking Chinese and experiences of living in China can also guarantee you many good j
139、ob opportunities.As for me, I would be more than happy to help you. You can stay in my place before you settle down. All in all, if I were you, I wouldnt let go of such a good chance. Write to me soon to let me know your decision.Yours,Li Hua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
140、为150左右。When my family moved to the United States from Colombia, I was 9 years old and knew little about English. As time passed, teachers finally knew all of their students and everyone began to adapt to the life, except for me. No one called out my name, and no one seemed to know I existed. I spent
141、 the next month in my new classroom quietly. I felt that fear, loneliness and sadness came over me.The school never cared that I didnt speak English, but something else was teaching me English. Every morning when my aunt drove me to school and picked me up, she always had 106.7 Light FM(私家车广播)on. It
142、 was this station that introduced my young ears to the English sounds.Because of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, I learned the difference between witch and which. While watching the TV show South Park, I was attracted by the funny characters. In fact, thanks to pop culture, the world of English became av
143、ailable to me while it was being turned down at school.I also learned how to express my emotions thanks to pop culture. One day at school, we were taking a math quiz and the whole class was quiet. Suddenly, the tip of my pencil broke and I yelled, “My Jesus! ” Everyone held their breath in surprise
144、and I laughed to myself because something at that moment told me I had just learned my first bad word in English.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1:I appeared to be embarrassed at that moment, but in my heart I felt happy. _Paragraph 2:Four months passed before the school placed me in
145、to an ESL program. _ 【答案】I appeared to be embarrassed at that moment, but in my heart I felt happy. After all, I began to speak English in public. And after that, the teachers began to pay attention to me, and sometimes they asked me to answer some easy questions. Some classmates came to me after cl
146、ass and play with me. Much to my joy, I made some friends and even was invited to their party and I learned to choose some presents for them. Everyone seemed to know I existed. With teachers and friends around, I made great progress in English. Four months passed before the school placed me into an
147、ESL program. By that time, I was still speaking broken English but I could make myself understood. Finally, I learned how to speak and write English at a more advanced level. Now I can speak English freely and I have made a lot of friends. Fear, loneliness and sadness dont exist. I owe it all to pop culture. I still like to turn 106.7 Light FM on when I have free time
