1、2020-2021学年度第二学期高二期末模拟测试英语考生注意:1.本试卷满分120分,考试时间120分钟。2.答题前,考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。3.考生作答时,请将莟案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择題请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区城内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效,在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。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纸上。第一节:(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5)听下面5段
2、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选项。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。1. What will the woman do first?A. Go skating. B. Clean the dormitory. C. Finish her math homework.2 What does the man mean?A. He will take some notes tonight.B. He cant study for the exam tonight.C. He will get his notes
3、 back from Sam.3. What is the most important reason for the mans shopping online?A. It is convenient. B. It is time-saving. C. It is cheaper.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Sports. B. Fashion. C. Magazines.5. Where does this conversation most likely take place?A. In a restaurant. B. At a c
4、afe. C. At a movie theater.第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第二节:(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5)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选项。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。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. How does the man usually go to work?A. By car. B. By bike. C. By getting a ride form his friend.7. Why does the woman need to leav
5、e earlier today?A. To pick up the man. B. To drop by a repair shop. C. To prepare for a meeting.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8. What subject might the man end up teaching?A. English. B. History C. Science.9. When will the man begin teaching?A. In about one year. B. In about two years. C. In about three years.10.
6、 How does the man feel about the test he must take?A. He is confident that he will pass.B. He thinks its unnecessary.C. C. He is encouraged to study for it.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11. Why does the woman make the call?A. TO get some after-sales service. B. To place an order. C. To make a complaint.12. Accor
7、ding to the woman, what is the problem?A. She needs someone to teach her how to handle the bike.B. There is something wrong with the LCD screen.C. The store sent her a wrong model.13. When will the technician help the woman?A. 10:00 a.m. on November 23rd.B. 2:00 p.m. on November 23rd.C. C. 10:00 p.m
8、. on December 8th.听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。14. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.15. What is puzzling the woman?A. When to leave the job.B. How to find the restaurant.C. Where to treat her colleague.16. Where is Juans place?A. Next
9、to the womans office. B. Close to an Italian restaurant. C. Near the womans house.17. Where does the woman decide to go for dinner at last?A. To a restaurant near her office. B. To Juans office. C. To an Italian restaurant.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18. Why do people visit Whistler in the summer?A. To go mou
10、ntain biking. B. To make a film. C. To celebrate the film festival.19. In 2015, how many films did the Whistler Film Festival show?A. Ten. B. Eighty-nine. C. Four hundred and fifty.20. When was The Crash Reel shown?A. In 2015. B. In 2013. C. In 2012.第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题海小题2.5分.满分37.5分)阅读下列短
11、文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AHeres what are arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.Hunter and the Dog StarEdie Brickell and New Bohemians, who published their first album in 1988, will return with their fifth one on Friday. The 11-track Hunter and the Dog Star was written by
12、 Brickell and her bandmates, including Brandon Aly, Josh Bush, Brad Houser and Kenny Withrow. The new album includes the tunes My Power, Tripwire and Horses Mouth.NomadlandThere are many reasons to make time for Nomadland when it hits Hulu Friday for its maiden show(处女秀). It is one of the loveliest
13、and most spirit-lifting films in recent memory. It is an American documentary about the retiring men and women, in which Frances McDormand gives an all-time performance as Fern, who takes to the road after her husband dies and the economic crisis leaves her with nothing. Writer-director Chloe Zhao i
14、s a once in a generation talent who youll want to get to know sooner rather than laterThe HedgehogIf you need something more family friendly, The Hedgehog featuring e voices of Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey, comes to Amazon Prime and Hulu on Thursday. Critic Mark Kennedy wrote in his review that its a
15、 feel-good cartoon for both parents and their little ones.The Black ChurchThe names could top a concert bill. John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Bebe Winans and Yolanda Adams are among those interviewed in The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song, a four hour, two part series airing Tuesday
16、and Wednesday on PBS. It details the African American churchs history, from the beginning of slavery. the Civil Rights Movement to today.1. When will Nomadland be shown for the first time?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursday.D. On Friday.2. Which of the following is a cartoon?A. Nomadland.B.
17、 The Black Church.C. The Hedgehog.D. Hunter and the Dog Star.3. Who are interviewed in The Black Church?A. Singers and musicians.B. Religious activists.C. Historians and politicians.D. Civil rights leaders.【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文,介绍了本周在电视、流媒体服务和音乐平台上发布的节目。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据“Nomadland”部分第一句“The
18、re are many reasons to make time for Nomadland when it hits Hulu Friday for its maiden show(处女秀).”(当游牧之地周五在Hulu上首播时,我们有很多理由去看它。)可知,Nomadland会在周五首播。故选D。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据“The Hedgehog”部分最后一句“Critic Mark Kennedy wrote in his review that its a feel-good cartoon for both parents and their little ones.”(评论家马
19、克肯尼迪在他的评论中写道,对于父母和他们的孩子来说,这是一部让人感觉良好的卡通片。)可知, “The Hedgehog”是一部卡通片。故选C。【3题详解】推理判断题。根据“The Black Church”部分第一句“The names could top a concert bill.”(这些名字可能会超过音乐会的费用。)和第二句“John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Bebe Winans and Yolanda Adams are among those interviewed in The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This
20、 Is Our Song, a four hour, two part series airing Tuesday and Wednesday on PBS.”(约翰传奇、詹妮弗哈德森、贝贝怀南斯和尤兰达亚当斯都参加了黑人教堂:这是我们的故事,这是我们的歌的采访。)可知,参加了 “The Black Church”的采访的是歌手和音乐家。故选A。BButter coffee, also sometimes referred to as bulletproof coffee, is almost exactly what it sounds like. Take a cup of black c
21、offee and drop a bit of butter into it. Though the name doesnt indicate this, you also need to add a little coconut oil. Upon hearing about butter coffee, people generally all into one of two camps. Either you are disgusted at the notion and determine never to try it or you are more laid-back and th
22、ink Sure, why not?If you are still puzzled about why this drink exists, heres a bit of backstory. In 2009, Dave Asprey, a businessman, launched and trademarked Bulletproof coffee. He got the idea during his travels in Tibet, where yak butter (酥油) tea is common. He marketed and sold the concept as a
23、low-carbon, high-fat breakfast alternative that would help people lose weight and be energized.Despite all of Aspreys claims, there are not many benefits to butter coffee, especially if anyone skips meals and replaces them with the drink. While cutting out carbohydrates (碳水化合物) may be good for peopl
24、e with type2 diabetes, a low-carbon diet is usually only recommended for a short period of time. And though the fat from the butter may keep you feeling full for a while, there are a number of downsides to adding a couple of tablespoons to your morning coffee.Doctors point out that the amount of fat
25、 in butter coffee is higher than most recommended daily amounts. Additionally, a breakfast of butter and coffee does not contain nutrients that are essential to a healthy diet.4. What does the author mean by two camps in the first paragraph?A. The campsites where Asprey tried yak butter tea.B. The a
26、reas where one can buy fresh butter coffee.C. The two versions of butter coffee that are popular.D. The opposing views people have about butter coffee.5. Asprey got the inspiration for Bulletproof coffee when he was_.A. vacationing in TibetB. suffering from diabetesC. starting his businessD. selling
27、 coffee beans overseas6. Which of the following is mentioned as a supposed benefit of butter coffee?A. It wil1 help cure diabetes.B. It serves as a meal replacement.C. It may make people feel energetic.D. It is good for those who need to put on weight.7. What do doctors think of butter coffee?A. The
28、 drink offers sufficient nutrients.B. It is recommended as part of breakfast.C. The drink is not fully healthy for people.D. It should be avoided because of deadly chemicals【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。黄油咖啡,有时也被称为防弹咖啡。文章介绍了黄油咖啡的由来及人们对它的不同看法。【4题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Upon hearing about butter co
29、ffee, people generally all into one of two camps.Either you are disgusted at the notion and determine never to try it or you are more laid-back and think Sure, why not? (一听说黄油咖啡,人们通常会分成两个阵营。要么你讨厌这个想法,决定永远不去尝试,要么你更悠闲,想“当然,为什么不呢?”)”可知,在第一段中提到的“两个阵营”是指人们对黄油咖啡的相反观点。故选D。5题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In 2009, Dave A
30、sprey, a businessman, launched and trademarked Bulletproof coffee. He got the idea during his travels in Tibet, where yak butter (酥油) tea is common. (2009年,商人Dave Asprey推出了防弹咖啡,并注册了商标。他在西藏旅行时产生了这个想法,那里牦牛酥油茶很常见)”可知,Asprey在去西藏度假时获得了防弹咖啡的灵感。故选A。【6题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He marketed and sold the concept as a
31、low-carbon, high-fat breakfast alternative that would help people lose weight and be energized. (他把这种低碳、高脂肪的早餐作为一种可以帮助人们减肥和获得能量的替代品来推销)”可知,黄油咖啡的好处之一是它可以使人感到精力充沛。故选C。【7题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段“Doctors point out that the amount of fat in butter coffee is higher than most recommended daily amounts. Additionall
32、y, a breakfast of butter and coffee does not contain nutrients that are essential to a healthy diet. (医生指出,黄油咖啡中的脂肪含量高于大多数推荐的每日摄入量。此外,一份黄油和咖啡的早餐并不包含健康饮食所必需的营养物质)”可知,医生们认为黄油咖啡对人们并不完全健康。故选C。COn May 1, 1926, Ford Motor Company became one of the first American companies to adopt a five-day, 40-hour week
33、. It was something workers and labor unions had been calling for. However, the five-day workweek was to increase productivity. With more time and money, workers were expected to buy and use the products they were making. Manufacturers soon followed Fords lead, and the Monday-to-Friday workweek becam
34、e standard practice.Since then, everything has changed but the hours. Many people worked longer, which severely influenced health and well-being, as well as the environment. Until the Second World War, it was common for one person in a family, usually the oldest male, to work full-time. Women gradua
35、lly made up 42 percent of the worlds full-time workforce. Later, technology made lots of work unnecessary, with computers and robots doing many tasks previously performed by humans.Well into the 21st century, we continue to work the same long hours as 20th century laborers, using up more of Earths s
36、upply to produce more goods that we must keep working to buy, use and replace in a seemingly endless cycle of hard work and consumption. Its time to pause and consider better ways to live like shifting from fossil-fueled lifestyles with which our consumer-based workweeks are connected.The UK New Eco
37、nomics Foundation argues that a standard 21-hour workweek would address a number of interconnected problems: overwork, unemployment, over-consumption, high carbon emissions, low well-being, and the lack of time to live sustainably, to care for each other, and simply to enjoy life. Economic systems t
38、hat require constant growth on a finite (有限的) planet make no sense. Its time for a change in our economic thinking.8. Why did Henry Ford shorten the workweek?A. To increase efficiency.B. To cut workers salaries.C. To end conflicts with workers.D. To create more job opportunities.9. What happened in
39、the workforce after World War II?A. The oldest male had to work longer.B. Technology let people work more flexibly.C. Job positions were created due to technology.D. Full-time vacancies were filled by more women.10. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. Companies shouldnt produce more th
40、an people can use.B. The 21st century has witnessed the longest working hours.C. The cycle of longer workweek and consumption should be changed.D. Longer workweek definitely leads to stronger consumption capability.11. Which would be possible if a 21-hour workweek should be adopted?A. Companies woul
41、d be closed down.B. Economic growth would be stopped.C. Economic systems would break down.D. People would be encouraged to enjoy life.【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文。文章就福特汽车公司工作制的改变展开了讨论。1926年5月1日,福特汽车公司成为美国最早实行每周五天、每周工作40小时的公司之一。这是工人和工会一直在呼吁的。然而,每周五天工作制是为了提高工作效率。在一个有限的星球上,需要持续增长的经济体系毫无意义。
42、是时候改变我们的经济思维了。【8题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段“the five-day workweek was to increase productivity. (每周五天工作日是为了提高生产率)”可知,亨利福特缩短了每周的工作时间是为了提高效率。故选A。【9题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段“Until the Second World War, it was common for one person in a family, usually the oldest male, to work full-time. Women gradually made up 42 percent of
43、 the worlds full-time workforce.(直到第二次世界大战,一个家庭中的一个人,通常是最年长的男性做全职工作,这是很常见的。女性逐渐占到全球全职劳动力的42%)”可知,二战后的劳动力中更多女性填补了全职职位空缺。故选D。【10题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段“Its time to pause and consider better ways to live like shifting from fossil-fueled lifestyles with which our consumer-based workweeks are connected.(是时候停下来,考
44、虑一下更好的生活方式了。比如从依赖化石燃料的生活方式中转变出来,这种生活方式与以消费者为基础的工作日息息相关)”和第四段“Economic systems that require constant growth on a finite (有限的) planet make no sense. Its time for a change in our economic thinking.(在一个有限的星球上,需要持续增长的经济体系毫无意义。是时候改变我们的经济思维了)”可知,更长的工作周和消费周期应该改变。故选C。【11题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段“The UK New Economics
45、Foundation argues that a standard 21-hour workweek would address a number of interconnected problems: overwork, unemployment, over-consumption, high carbon emissions, low well-being, and the lack of time to live sustainably, to care for each other, and simply to enjoy life.(The UK New Economics Foun
46、dation认为,标准的每周21小时工作制将解决一系列相互关联的问题:过度工作、失业、过度消费、高碳排放、低幸福感以及缺乏可持续生活、相互关心和享受生活的时间)”可知,如果实行21小时工作制,人们会被鼓励去享受生活。故选D。DTo start a conversation about the secret to happiness, ABC News health editor Dr. Richard Besser hosted a Twitter chat Tuesday. Experts from the National Institutes of Health, Mayo Clinic
47、, Harvard University and TEDMED, as well as clinicians and people from across the country, joined the one-hour discussion. There are countless ways to measure happiness. With research on the topic increasing, researchers have carried out surveys to study peoples sense of well-being.Angela Haupt, hea
48、lth and wellness editor for U.S. News and World Report, said, “Happiness indicators include life satisfaction, health and community engagement.”toddkashdan added that, “despite problems with self-reports, there is no better way to measure happiness than focusing on personal thoughts and feelings.”Wh
49、ile scientists try to find out what caused happiness, others often believe that true joy doesnt exist. Dr Friedman, a psychiatrist at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Hospital, said that “happiness is hard to measure, but easy to recognize.”Still, common themes about satisfaction come up in these
50、 conversations. Finding meaning in daily work was important. Indeed, researchers have found that having creative and purposeful work to do is a key factor in happiness. But people were quick to state the importance of balancing work and family obligations.Chat participants(参与者) agreed that money doe
51、s not surely bring happiness. And studies agree once peoples basic needs like food and housing are met, higher incomes do little to improve your happiness. At last, people found value in their connections with others. Research shows that having support through friends, family, and social networks ca
52、n bring happiness. Many agree with drmommy, who said “I measure my happiness by the loving people that are around me.”So, can we increase our happiness? Expressing gratitude(感激) is a possible way of feeling happiness. Researchers have found that people who regularly write down things for which they
53、are grateful in “gratitude journals” have increased satisfaction in life, higher energy levels, and improved health. In one study, people who read a letter of appreciation to someone in their lives prove happier almost one month later. Performing acts of kindness can raise your moodsData show that o
54、ur relationships matter, too. People who are interested in meaningful conversations with friends or family are reported to be happier than those who dont. Close interpersonal ties and strong social support are important for happiness.12. Dr Friedman may agree that _.A. happiness can be measured by h
55、ealthB. happiness can never be measuredC. its easy to see whether one is happyD. its hard to seek for happiness13. It can be learnt that drmommy measures his happiness by _.A. healthB. purposeful workC. meaningful workD. friends support14. We can learn from the passage that money can affect your hap
56、piness if you are relatively_.A. poorB. sensitiveC. unhealthyD. hopeless15. Whats the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce us the results of a chatB. To give us some advice on improving happinessC. To correct the misunderstanding of happinessD. To remind us to find the secret to happiness【答案】
57、12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B【解析】【分析】这是一篇议论文。文中主要讲了为了开始一场关于幸福秘诀的对话,美国广播公司新闻频道的健康编辑理查德贝瑟博士于本周二在推特上主持了一次聊天。【12题详解】推理判断题。答案定位在第四段Dr Friedman, a psychiatrist at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Hospital, said that “happiness is hard to measure, but easy to recognize.”可知Dr Friedman说:“幸福很难衡量,但很容易识别。”由此推断出Dr
58、Friedman可能会同意“看一个人是否幸福是容易的”,故选C。【13题详解】细节理解题。答案定位在倒数第三段Many agree with drmommy, who said “I measure my happiness by the loving people that are around me.”可知drmommy通过朋友的支持,来衡量他的幸福,故选D。【14题详解】推理判断题。答案定位在倒数第三段And studies agree once peoples basic needs like food and housing are met, higher incomes do li
59、ttle to improve your happiness.(研究表明,一旦人们的基本需求,如食物和住房得到满足,高收入对提高幸福感几乎没有帮助。)由此推断出,如果相对来说,你比较穷,金钱会影响你的幸福,故选A。【15题详解】写作意图题。答案定位在第一段To start a conversation about the secret to happiness, ABC News health editor Dr. Richard Besser hosted a Twitter chat Tuesday.可知作者写这篇文章的目的是给我们一些提高幸福感的建议,故选B。【点睛】做推理判断题时,对于
60、暗含在文章中的人物的行为动机、事件的因果关系及作者未言明的倾向、意图、态度、观点等要进行合乎逻辑的判断、推理、分析,进一步增强理解能力,抓住材料实质性的东西。本题第3小题,答案定位在倒数第三段And studies agree once peoples basic needs like food and housing are met, higher incomes do little to improve your happiness.(研究表明,一旦人们的基本需求,如食物和住房得到满足,高收入对提高幸福感几乎没有帮助。)由此推断出,如果相对来说,你比较穷,金钱会影响你的幸福,故选A。第二节
61、 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。It happens all the time-you are standing on a bus, listening to music, when you feel someones breath on the back of your neck. You think to yourself: Is this person getting too close to me? The answer is yes. Everyone has a sense of pe
62、rsonal space._16_According to a new study, the size of the space is different for different people,_17_reported Los Angeles Times. In the study, researchers from University College of London asked volunteers to hold their hands at different distances from their face. They then gave them an electric
63、shock on their hand while measuring how often the volunteers blinked. The more they blinked(眨眼),_18_The results among volunteers were a little different but the average personal space was 20 to 40 centimeters. Researchers also found that the more anxious a person was, the larger their personal space
64、 was because they were more sensitive.Besides psychological factors,_19_. For example, a person who grew up in a country that hugs a lot has less of a problem with strangers getting too close than a person who grew up in one with more distance between people._20_If you are chatting to someone in you
65、r living room, you wont have a large safety margin(界限)at all, explained researcher Gian Domenico Iannetti. But if you are walking through a dangerous area, then that will be much bigger. Sadly, sometimes people just dont understand the idea of personal space and keep getting into yours. Whenever tha
66、t happens, rather than trying to step backwards, researchers suggest that you create a new space by turning to wave at someone passing by or to get something out of your bag.A. But how big is this space?B. it shows that they are worried about their hands.C. the more of a threat they felt the shock w
67、as to their face.D. but generally it is between 20 to 40 centimeters in front of the face.E. culture is also thought to be able to change your personal space.F. Peoples senses of personal space also depend on the environments they are in.G. It is clear that peoples senses of personal space is consid
68、ered to be very important.【答案】16. A 17. D 18. C 19. E 20. F【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了在一些公共社交场合中,你是否有时会觉得他人和自己靠的太近,从而在心理上感到不适。其实,这是因为,他侵入了你的“个人空间”。【16题详解】根据上文“Everyone has a sense of personal space.”(每个人都有个人空间感。)和下文“According to a new study, the size of the space is different for different people”(根据一项新的研
69、究,空间的大小对不同的人是不同的)可知,设空处承上启下,询问空间的大小。A项:But how big is this space?(但是这个空间有多大呢?)符合语境。故选A。【17题详解】根据上文“According to a new study, the size of the space is different for different people”(根据一项新的研究,空间的大小对不同的人是不同的)可知,设空处跟具体的大小有关,D项:but generally it is between 20 to 40 centimeters in front of the face.(但通常是在
70、面部前方20到40厘米之间。)符合语境。故选D。【18题详解】根据句型“the more. the more.”可知句意:眨眼的频率越高,说明他们认为电击对自己面部的威胁程度越高。故选C。【19题详解】根据上句的besides.和下句中的also.可知:“除了心理因素之外,文化也被认为能够影响个人空间的大小。”以及接下来所谈到的不同文化的空间感,E项:culture is also thought to be able to change your personal space.(文化也被认为能够改变你的个人空间。)符合语境。故选E。【20题详解】设空处是本段的主题句。根据下文“If you
71、are chatting to someone in your living room, you wont have a large safety margin at all, explained researcher Gian Domenico Iannetti. But if you are walking through a dangerous area, then that will be much bigger. (研究人员Gian Domenico Iannetti解释说:“如果你在客厅里和某人聊天,你根本就没有很大的安全极限。”“但如果你正穿过一个危险区域,那就会大得多。”) 可
72、知,人们对不同环境下空间概念不同,F项:Peoples senses of personal space also depend on the environments they are in.(人们的个人空间感也取决于他们所处的环境。)符合语境。故选F。第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分40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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I remember it as if it were yesterday.I was 11 then,thinking,if my
73、parents werent going to tell me,I would _21_what was going on myself.I slowly walked up to my teacher and asked, Mrs.Marcus,do you know what prostate cancer is?She looked at me in _22_,“Why do you ask, Rachel? I responded,I _23_my parents talking about it.”Mrs.Marcus taught us health and nutrition.I
74、f there was anyone who had information on the topic,it was her.The next day,she _24_me an envelope in which was an article that answered my question.I read the article and learned it was a cancer with a low survival rate as it was_25_found early on.My father had gone for a yearly check-up.Results ca
75、me back and everything looked great.He looked at the reports and saw that some levels were _26_elevated(升高),yet still within the normal _27_However,I was determined to talk with him seriously after careful _28_.I told him,Youd better check again just to be_29_.These levels arent concerning,but you k
76、now.Why not?Thatwhy not_30_my father to live for another 22 years.It _31_my father did have early prostate cancer.In addition to traditional medicine,my parents tried every type of _32_treatment they could get their hands on. _33_,he chose to operate.The operation proved successful and just weeks af
77、ter they_34_the cancer,my father went skiing all day long.I couldnt imagine what would have occurred if the borderline results had been ignored. With time, I understood , realizing my dad had cancer as a child was challenging and _35_the way I view health.21. A. leave outB. bring outC. set outD. fig
78、ure out22. A. shameB. amazementC. reliefD. panic23. A. imaginedB. followedC. overheardD. visited24. A. boughtB. handedC. awardedD. promised25. A. rarelyB. exactlyC. probablyD. merely26. A. completelyB. frequentlyC. slightlyD. equally27. A. speedB. rangeC. worldD. pattern28. A. understandingB. descri
79、ptionC. selectionD. consideration29. A. safeB. honestC. perfectD. available30. A. forcedB. enabledC. inspiredD. convinced31. A. went upB. went outC. turned outD. turned up32. A. alternativeB. regularC. initialD. urgent33. A. AutomaticallyB. UnfortunatelyC. GraduallyD. Eventually34. A. recognizedB. r
80、emovedC. caughtD. named35. A. shapedB. cleanedC. mendedD. crossed【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文。“我”在孩提时代提醒父亲重视年度体检中的一些指标的上升,从而幸运地在早期发现父亲患有前列腺癌,因为得到了及时的治疗,父亲很快恢复了健康。【21题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意:当时我11岁,心想,如果我父母不告诉我,我会自己弄清楚发生了什么。A.leav
81、e out遗漏,省去;B.bring out出版,生产;C.set out出发;D.figure out弄清楚。根据“if my parents werent going to tell me”可知,此处是指自己弄清楚发生了什么。故选D。【22题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意:她惊讶地看着我:“你为什么这么问,雷切尔?”A.shame羞耻,羞愧;B.amazement惊讶;C.relief减轻,解除;D.panic慌乱。根据“Why do you ask, Rachel?”可知,她惊讶地看着“我”。故选B。【23题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意:我无意中听到我父母在谈论这件事。A.imagined
82、想象;B.followed跟随;C.overheard无意中听到;D.visited拜访。根据“if my parents werent going to tell me”可知,此处是指无意中听到父母在谈论这件事。故选C。【24题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意:第二天,她递给我一个信封,里面装着一篇文章,回答了我的问题。A.bought购买;B.handed交给;C.awarded把(某物)授予(某人);D.promised承诺。根据“I read the article”(我读了这篇文章)可知,她递给“我”一个信封。故选B。【25题详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意:我读了这篇文章,得知这是一种存活
83、率很低的癌症,因为很少在早期被发现。A.rarely 很少地;B.exactly 恰好地;C.probably可能地;D.merely仅仅。根据“it was a cancer with a low survival rate”可知,这种癌症很少在早期被发现。故选A。【26题详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意:他看了报告,发现一些水平略有升高,但仍在正常范围内。A.completely完全地;B.frequently频繁地;C.slightly稍微地;D.equally平等地。根据“Results came back and everything looked great.”(结果出来了,一切看起来
84、都很好。)可知,一些水平略有升高。故选C。【27题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意:他看了报告,发现一些水平略有升高,但仍在正常范围内。A.speed速度;B.range范围;C.world世界;D.pattern模式。根据“some levels were slightly elevated”可知,此处是指水平在正常范围内。故选B。【28题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意:但经过慎重考虑,我决定和他认真谈一谈。A.understanding理解;B.description描述;C.selection挑选;D.consideration考虑。根据“I was determined to talk wi
85、th him seriously”可知,此处是指经过慎重考虑。故选D。【29题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意:为了安全起见,你最好再检查一遍。A.safe安全的;B.honest诚实的;C.perfect完美的;D.available可获得的。根据“Youd better check again”可知,此处是指为了安全起见。故选A。【30题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意:这个“为什么不”让我父亲又活了22年。A.forced强迫;B.enabled使能够;C.inspired激励;D.convinced使信服。根据“my father did have early prostate cancer
86、”(我父亲确实患有早期前列腺癌)可知,这个“为什么不”让“我”父亲又活了22年。故选B。【31题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意:结果发现我父亲确实患有早期前列腺癌。A.went up上升;B.went out出去;C.turned out证明是,结果是;D.turned up出现。根据“In addition to traditional medicine”(除了传统医学)和“he chose to operate”(他选择手术)可知,结果发现父亲确实患有早期前列腺癌。故选C。【32题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意:除了传统医学,我父母尝试了所有他们能得到的替代疗法。A.alternative可
87、供替代的;B.regular规律的;C.initial最初的;D.urgent紧急的。根据“In addition to traditional medicine”可知,此处是指尝试了所有他们能得到的替代疗法。故选A。【33题详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意:最终,他选择了做手术。A.Automatically自动地;B.Unfortunately不幸地;C.Gradually逐渐地;D.Eventually最终。根据“my parents tried every type of alternative treatment they could get their hands on”可知,此处是指
88、最终他选择了做手术。故选D。【34题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意:手术被证明是成功的,肿瘤切除后仅仅几个星期,我父亲就整天去滑雪了。A.recognized认出;B.removed去除;C.caught抓住;D.named命名。根据“my father went skiing all day long”可知,此处是指肿瘤切除后。故选B。【35题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意:随着时间的推移,我明白了,在孩提时代意识到我的父亲患有癌症是有挑战性的,并塑造了我对健康的看法。A.shaped塑造,使成形;B.cleaned清理;C.mended修理,修补;D.crossed交叉。根据“the way
89、I view health”可知,此处是指这个经历塑造了“我”对健康的看法。故选A。第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的词,如有括号提示,请以提示词的正确形式填空。请将答案的完整形式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。The Chinese Garden of Friendship was built as a beautiful symbol of friendship _36_ Sydney in the State of New South Wales and Guangzhou in the province of Guangdong, China
90、 (sister cities of sister states), to mark Australias bicentenary (二百周年纪念) in 1988.The garden _37_ (design) and built by Chinese landscape architects and gardeners,_38_ (follow) the Taoist principles of “Yin-Yang” and the five opposite elements earth, fire, water, metal and wood. These principles al
91、so stress the _39_ (important) of Qi, the central force of life and energy.Yin-Yang _40_ (play) such a vital role that just one missing element would disrupt the gardens harmony and balance. However, when _41_ (combine) perfectly, the five elements form a fluid and nurturing environment. Everything
92、you encounter in the garden has been hand-picked and very carefully placed to capture the five elements and the energy of Qi.Unlike western-style gardens, there are no planted flowerbeds _42_ neatly-cut lawns, wild _43_ (aspect) of nature are recreated in landscapes _44_ feature waterfalls, mountain
93、s, lakes and forests.The art of Chinese Garden design began in imperial parks during the Shang Dynasty 3,000 years ago. Darling Harbors Chinese Garden of Friendship is a small-scale version of _45_ (type) private garden from this time.【答案】36. between 37. was designed 38. following 39. importance 40.
94、 plays 41. combined 42. or 43. aspects 44. that/which 45. typical【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国友谊花园是1988年澳大利亚200周年纪念日,新南威尔士州悉尼和中国广东省广州(友好城市)之间友谊的美丽象征。文章介绍了花园的设计是遵循道家的“阴阳”和土、火、水、金、木五行原理设计和建造的。这些原则也强调了气的重要性,气是生命和能量的中心力量。【36题详解】考查介词。句意:中国友谊花园是1988年澳大利亚200周年纪念日,新南威尔士州悉尼和中国广东省广州(友好城市)之间友谊的美丽象征。表示“在之间”短语为betwe
95、enand。故填between。【37题详解】考查动词时态及语态。本句主语与谓语动词构成被动关系,且陈述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时,主语为garden,谓语动词用单数形式。故填was designed。【38题详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:这座园林是由中国园林设计师和园丁遵循道家的“阴阳”和土、火、水、金、木五行原理设计和建造的。分析句子结构可知,follow在句中应用非谓语动词形式,与逻辑主语architects and gardeners构成主动关系,用现在分词。故填following。【39题详解】考查名词。根据上文the且作stress的宾语可知,应填名词importance,表示“
96、重要性”。故填importance。【40题详解】考查动词时态及主谓一致。句意:阴阳起着如此关键的作用,以至于一个要素的缺失都会扰乱花园的和谐与平衡。根据语境可知,该句陈述的是客观事实,因此用一般现在时,主语“Yin-Yang”是抽象名词,因此谓语动词要用第三人称单数形式。故填plays。【41题详解】考查省略句。句意:当五个要素完美结合时,就形成了一个流动的培养环境。此处when引导的是时间状语从句中,常省略跟主句相同的主语和be动词。主语the five elements与动词combine之间构成被动关系,故用被动语态。从句完整为when (the five elements are)
97、combined perfectly。故填combined。【42题详解】考查连词。句意:与西式花园不同,这里没有人工种植的花坛,也没有修剪整齐的草坪,而是在瀑布、山脉、湖泊和森林等景观中再现了大自然的野性。在否定句中表示“和”用连词or。故填or。【43题详解】考查名词复数。aspect为可数名词,根据下文中的谓语部分“are recreated”可知,应为复数。故填aspects。【44题详解】考查定语从句。句意:与西式花园不同,这里没有人工种植的花坛,也没有修剪整齐的草坪,而是在瀑布、山脉、湖泊和森林等景观中再现了大自然的野性。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导限定性定语从句,修饰先行词lan
98、dscapes,先行词在从句中做主语,指“景观”,用关系代词 that或which。故填that/which。【45题详解】考查形容词。根据空格前的a和空格后的 private garden可知,此处应用形容词作定语,typical意为“典型的”。故填typical。第三节 单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)46. The Forbidden City was once only a_ to the emperor, his family and senior officials.【答案】accessible【解析】【详解】考查形容词。句意:紫禁城曾经只能让皇帝,皇室成员和高级官员
99、进入。分析句意,并结合首字母提示可知,形容词accessible符合语境,意为“可进入的,易接近的”,作表语。故填accessible。47. The government makes it a top priority to guarantee that all children, whether urban or rural, have equal access to nine-year c_ education.【答案】compulsory【解析】【详解】考查形容词。句意:政府要求保障所有孩子,无论城市还是乡村,都以享有平等的九年义务教育为首要任务。分析句意,并结合首字母提示可知,形容词
100、compulsory符合语境,意为“义务的,强制的”,作定语修饰education。故填compulsory。48. The number of road accidents and the deaths a_ from those accidents has increased over the past year.【答案】arising【解析】【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:道路交通事故及源于这些事故的死亡的数量在过去的一年增加了。分析句意,并结合首字母提示可知,动词arise符合语境,意为“起源于,兴起”;分子句子结构可知,句中已有谓语动词,arise应使用非谓语形式,与逻辑主语the d
101、eaths之间是主谓关系,应使用现在分词作后置定语。故填arising。49. In 1998,a modern_ (改编)of Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations appeared in cinema.【答案】adaptation【解析】【详解】考查名词。句意:在1998年,根据查尔斯狄更斯的小说远大前程改编的现代版电影在电影院上映。根据空前的不定冠词a可知,空处应填一个名词;分析句意,并结合汉语提示可知,名词adaptation符合语境,故填adaptation。50. Do consider making information about
102、your property downloadable into a PDA for easy _ (参考).【答案】reference【解析】【详解】考查名词。句意:务必考虑将你的财产信息做成可下载文件,方便参考。根据空前的easy可知,空处应填一个名词,分析句意,并结合汉语提示可知,名词reference符合语境,故填reference。51. _ (考虑到) Australias small population, its outstanding performance at the Olympics was really unbelievable.【答案】Considering【解析】【
103、详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:考虑到澳大利亚相对少的人口,它在奥运会上的杰出表现令人难以置信。分析句意,并结合汉语提示可知,此处使用现在分词,构成独立主格结构。故填Considering。52. “Rock Around the Clock” caused music to be classified as its own, separate style, and made it win international _ (认可).【答案】recognition【解析】【详解】考查名词。句意:Rock Around the Clock导致音乐划分为它自己单独的类型,并让它赢得了国际认可。根据空前的
104、形容词international可知,空处应填一个名词;分析句意,并结合汉语提示可知,名词recognition符合语境,故填recognition。53. Though when younger he painted a wide variety of subjects, when older he most often painted the water lilies_ (漂浮)on the surface of the pond in his garden.【答案】floating【解析】【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:虽然在他年轻时,他所画事物很多样,但他年长时,他经常画漂浮在他花园湖面
105、上的睡莲。分析句意,并结合汉语提示可知,动词float符合语境;分析句子结构可知,when引导的时间状语从句中已有谓语动词,float应使用非谓语形式,与逻辑主语the water lilies之间是主谓关系,应使用现在分词作后置定语。故填floating。54. It was then that Robert Redford became its sponsor and changed the focus to independent films, often made on very m_ (有限的)budgets.【答案】modest【解析】【详解】考查形容词。句意:就是在那时罗伯特雷德
106、福才成为它的赞助商,并将重点聚焦于经常以有限的经费制作的独立制片电影。分析句意,并结合汉语提示可知,形容词modest符合语境,作定语修饰budgets,故填modest。55. In my opinion, governments should place_ (限制)on scientific research and development because the research might cause ethic problems, danger, and social chaos.【答案】restrictions【解析】【详解】考查名词复数。句意:在我看来,政府应该限制科学研究和发展
107、,因为这些研究可能会引起道德问题,危险和社会混乱。分析句意,并结合汉语提示可知,可数名词restriction符合语境,根据“scientific research and development”可知,此处应使用复数形式,故填restrictions。第三部分 作文(2个小题,第一节10分,第二节20分,满分30分)第一节 应用文写作(10分)56. 假定你是李华,你想参加学校举办的英语诗歌朗诵比赛,请你给外教Mr.Smith发一封邮件,请他帮你选一首诗,并给予指导。内容包括:1.请求帮助;2. 主题必须是爱和友谊;3.期待回复。注意:1. 词数不少于100;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文
108、连贯;3. 开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。Dear Mr.Smith,How is everything going?_Yours,Li Hua【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,How is everything going? Im writing to you in the hope of seeking for help. Our school will hold English Poetry Reading Contest on 15 May. I am eager to have a try, but dont know which poem is suitable. As a
109、 lover of poetry, would you please be so kind to give me some recommendations? According to the requirements, the theme should be about love and friendship. Each contestant is given up to five minutes to read the poem in the contest.Id appreciate it if you could give me some guidance. Looking forwar
110、d to your reply.Yours,Li Hua【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文,根据要求写一封电子邮件给你的外教Mr.Smith,请他帮你选一首诗参加英语诗歌比赛,并给予指导。【详解】第一步:应用文表达,开头结尾给出,注意格式规范,根据提示,整篇文章应使用一般现在时。第二步:根据提纲依次写信目的请求保证,英语诗歌比赛的主题等;内容包含全面,关键词选用合理,如in the hope of, seek for, have a try, be eager to do等等。第三步:连词成文,结构衔接得体。【点睛】第一段,开门见山,表达目的,清晰明确,简单明了。第二段,说明写信目的,结构
111、清晰。第三段,符合应用文结尾格式,结构严谨。文章内容完整,提纲要点全面,格式规范,语篇连贯,使用复合句,显示考生有很高的英语驾驭能力,如I am eager to have a try, but dont know which poem is suitable.第二节 读后续写(满分20分)57. 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。Kenneth Hansen, 46, was working late one May evening two years ago, putting the last pieces of board on a house i
112、n Gratiot County, Michigan. He saw a boy crazily waving his arms. Then Hansen heard screaming. Standing on the back porch (门廊)of the house next door was the little boy screaming Help!, while four dogs barked and ran after him. Hansen knew little about the boy. After all, the boy was just visiting hi
113、s grandfather during holidays.At first, Hansen thought it was just a dogfight. Then alarm bells went off in his head. The noises they made sounded like what dogs do when theyre biting something. His feeling proved right when he watched in horror as they sank in their teeth and bit at the boys leg.Th
114、en, Hansen realized the boy was in a great danger. He raced across the grass, jumped over a six-foot-high fence and landed in the neighbors yard. He shouted at the dogs, but they ignored him. He screamed and yelled louder until they let go just long enough for Henson to grab the eight-year-old boy,
115、Ethan. But he couldnt grab him under his arms, which would make it harder to run, because the boy was badly injured. Luckily, He found a long wooden stick at the corner. Henson used it to drive the dogs away and held the boy into his arms.Hansen ran fast across the yard, and the dogs followed him. H
116、ansen ran to the back deck (木制平台). So did the dogs. When he reached the top, he pulled on a courtyard door, but it wouldnt open. At that time, a dog grabbed Ethans foot again to get him back from Hansen. Then Hansen pulled on a second door. It sprang open. He rushed inside the house, followed closel
117、y by the dogs scratching (抓)at his legs. He opened a bedroom door a crack, pushed Ethan in quickly, then closed it immediately.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。Turning around, Hansen faced the dogs._Months later, Ethan was fully recovered._【答案】One possible version:Turning around, Hansen faced th
118、e dogs. He thought he had to get the dogs outside. Hansen screamed, even drove them around the house, until he got them out of the house and shut the glass door. The dogs sat out-side, glaring at him. Suddenly, the door flew open. There stood Ethans grandfather, the house owner, checking on Ethan. E
119、than was in bad situation. So Hanson called an ambulance immediately. The ambulance arrived soon, and Ethan was sent to the hospital immediately.Months later, Ethan was fully recovered. When he recalled what happened that day, he still felt frightened. However, he remembered Hanson, his hero, saved
120、him. So he thanked Hanson with a prize. When rewarded the prize, Hansen said, I didnt even think. I just was trying to help the boy. Actually, Hansen was uncomfortable with the hero title. It was still unclear what sent the dogs into the crazy mode, but Ethan knew its Hansens bravery and kindness th
121、at saved his life.【解析】【分析】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了汉森不惧危险救下一个被狗咬着腿的小男孩的故事。【详解】1.段落续写:由第一段首句内容“汉森转过身来,面对着狗。”可知,第一段可描写汉森冒着危险斗智恶犬的场面。由第二段首句内容“几个月后,伊森完全康复了。”可知,第二段可描写伊森感谢汉森。2.续写线索:斗智恶犬送医院康复感谢3.词汇激活行为类获奖:reward the prize/award 带出:get/bring sb out of情绪类感谢:show his appreciation/show his gratitude/be grateful陷入疯狂:send
122、 sb. into the crazy mode/go crazy【点睛】高分句型1 The dogs sat out-side, glaring at him.这句话运用了现在分词作状语。高分句型2 When he recalled what happened that day, he still felt frightened.这句话运用了what引导的宾语从句。高分句型3 It was still unclear what sent the dogs into the crazy mode, but Ethan knew its Hansens bravery and kindness that saved his life.这句话运用了强调句。