万安县中2023-2024学年高二上学期开学考试
英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 does the man dislike about his new apartment
A．The rent. B．The neighbors. C．The distance from work.
2．Who is the man probably speaking to
A．His manager. B．His colleague. C．His grandmother.
3．Why does the man talk to the woman
A．To book a room.
B．To make a complaint.
C．To ask for help.
4．What does the woman mean
A．She doesn’t mind closing the windows.
B．She prefers to put on more clothes.
C．She wants to keep the windows open.
5．Why did the woman go to Mallorca
A．To teach Spanish. B．To look for a job. C．To see a friend.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．When will the two speakers probably go to Epcot
A．Right now. B．After lunch. C．At night.
7．What are the two speakers going to do first
A．Get checked in. B．Find a parking lot. C．Ride the roller coaster.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What kind of job does the woman do for the summer
A．She writes texts for a company. B．She looks for new workers.
C．She sells things over the telephone.
9．What does the man think of the woman’s job
A．Easy. B．Annoying. C．Challenging.
10．When does the woman end her work each day
A．At 11pm. B．At 2pm. C．At 7am.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．What did Linda do when she was young
A．She collected lots of artworks.
B．She always met famous artists.
C．She often visited a museum.
12．Why did Linda’s mother take her to work that day
A．To please her.
B．To look after her.
C．To inspire her interest in art.
13．What can be seen in Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s work
A．An animal kingdom. B．Little girls with flowers. C．An urban landscape.
14．What is Linda
A．An artist. B．A worker. C．A writer.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Colleagues. C．Mother and son.
16．What did Ian’s father do
A．He left the stove on and it caught fire.
B．He saved a girl from a burning house.
C．He was trapped in a narrow place.
17．What can we learn from the conversation
A．Wendy’s father is a firefighter.
B．Ian wants to be a firefighter.
C．Wendy admires her father very much.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the talk mainly about
A．How to keep young. B．How to improve memory. C．How to open our mind.
19．What is the key to achieving this goal
A．Going back to school.
B．Paying much attention to age.
C．Using the mind as much as possible.
20．What did the man who entered school at 70 become later
A．An active lawyer. B．A top doctor. C．A highly paid artist.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑
A
The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.
Colo-road Trips
The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state's 24 Scenic Historic Byways. A new microsite includes an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions within more than 150 Colo-road Trip itineraries (行程). The flexible itineraries offer suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.
The Bear-tooth Highway
Visitors who travel this extraordinary path experience the visual landscape of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park, home to the Absaroka and Bear-tooth mountains. The windy,cliff-hugging 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Amazingly beautiful, this All-American Road displays wide highlands, painted with patches (一片片) of ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.
Seward Highway, Alaska
The road that connects Anchorage to Seward is a 127-mile treasure, including natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure and endurance. Take a day or several to explore the region that has earned three-fold recognition as a Forest Service Scenic Byway, an Alaskan Scenic Byway and an All-American Road. The drive begins at the base of the Chugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turn-again Arm and winds through mining towns, national forests and fishing villages as you imagine how explorers, fur traders and gold prospectors might have fared back in the day. Expect waterfalls, glaciers (冰川), eagles, moose (驼鹿) and some good bear stories.
The Lighthouse Trail, Maine
Travel the 375 miles between Kittery and Calais, Maine, visit lighthouses along the way, and learn about the dangers that seagoing boats and their crew endured along the rocky Northeastern coast. Hear tales of shipwrecks (海滩) and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum, where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an attractive break.
21．What is special about each place mentioned above
A．Tourists of Colo-road Trips are provided with adaptable plans of trip.
B．Visitors to the Bear-tooth Highway can enjoy the auto display.
C．Drivers along Seward Highway can appreciate the treasure underground.
D．The Lighthouse Trail offers travelers seagoing boats to row on the sea.
22．Which trip may favor kids according to the passage
A．Colo-road Trips.
B．The Bear-tooth Highway.
C．Seward Highway, Alaska.
D．The Lighthouse Trail, Maine.
23．The best title for the passage is________.
A．Stories of adventure along road trips
B．American popular road trips
C．Recognition for classic places
D．All-American highway journey
B
At times my mom has been uncomfortable seeing these qualities in me. For example, when I was 12, I went to Puerto Rico all by myself to stay with my grandmother for the summer. My mom was very nervous about it. She kept telling me how things were different in Puerto Rico, to always put on sunglasses and wear sunscreen, not to walk away from my grandmother, and other warnings. She helped me pack everything and did not leave the airport until she saw my plane take off.
Although she was worried about me, she let me go on my own. As I moved into my teens, she continued to give me space to grow and learn, even when it might have been difficult for her.
When I reached my senior year, I decided to move away for college. Once again I found that I differed from my friends: while many of them wanted to close to home, I couldn’t wait to be out in the world on my own. While my mom may not have been happy at the thought of my going away, she was supportive and excited for me.
One big thing I realized during my senior year, as my mom allowed me more freedom, was that she believes in me and trusts me. That means a lot. Most of my life, and especially when I was little, the main person I tried to impress in my schoolwork or other things was my mother. I knew she expected nothing but the best from me. Sometimes it was hard to live up to her standards (标准): getting a single B on my report card would make her feel bad because I knew she wanted me to have all A’s.
I know that her high standards have helped me stay focused on what is important, like education, and made me who I am. I am thankful for her support and involvement in my life. She is the strongest woman I know and that’s why I am so strong and independent.
24．When the author decided to go to Puerto Rico, his mother ______ .
A．worried about his safety
B．wanted to go with him
C．didn’t allow him to do so
D．asked his grandmother for advice
25．The author decided to move away for college to ______ .
A．be different from his friends
B．make his mother unhappy
C．keep away from his mother
D．be independent in the outside world
26．We can learn from the third paragraph that the author’s mother ______ .
A．was too proud of him
B．had a high expectation of him
C．used to expect nothing from him
D．cared little about his learning
27．In the passage, the author mainly wants to tell us ______ .
A．his long way to becoming independent
B．his good relationship with his mother
C．the importance of a mother’s trust and support
D．his mother’s deep love for him
C
On my first day of high school, going into math class, I was pointed and laughed at by two of my classmates. I initially thought my fly was open, or that something was stuck in my teeth. But as I took my seat, I heard one student whisper, “Why is a black boy taking Honors ” So, my fly wasn’t open. An honors level class had simply been taken by a student whose skin was brown.
Many people think my clothes should be big enough for me to live in, or expect me to listen to only “black music.” In seventh grade, a group of my classmates fixed their cold stares on my clothes. They called out to me, “Go get your gangsta clothes.” In one of my Spanish classes, the teacher asked me, “Do you like rap music or rock music more ” I replied, “Rock.” The look of shock on my classmates’ faces made me uncomfortable.
Now I still take all Honors courses. I still wear clothes that fit me. My music library covers from rock to pop to techno, and almost everything in between. When it comes to choosing my friends, I am still colorblind. I continue to do my best to work in school in order to reach my goals; and yet, when I look in the mirror, I still see skin of that same brown.
I believe in being myself. I believe that I myself should decide who I am and what actions I take in life. In high school, popularity often depends on your willingness to follow trends. And I’ve been told that it doesn’t get much easier going into adulthood. But the only other option is to sacrifice my personality for the satisfaction and approval of others. This can be appealing, but I’m not going to do that.
28．Why did his classmates laugh at him
A．His fly was open.
B．Something was stuck in his teeth.
C．He went into the wrong classroom.
D．They had prejudice against him.
29．What are black people usually believed to do
A．Listen to rap music. B．Wear small clothes.
C．Take Honors courses. D．Attend Spanish classes.
30．What does the underlined word “colorblind” probably mean
A．Making friends of the same skin color.
B．Having no idea what friends to make.
C．Treating people equally and fairly.
D．Feeling hurt and offended inside.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Following Popular Trends B．Being Content with Myself
C．Having Faith in Skin Color D．Changing My Personality
D
Long ago, many people had gardens. Fewer people were interested in having gardens. But in the past few years, this has begun to change. More people are starting to make gardens again. People of all ages are learning the joy of planting. Maybe you would like to start your own garden. It’s easier than you may think.
The first step is making some choices. What sort of plants do you like What do you want to grow Many people have flower gardens. People grow these gardens for the way that they look. They are pretty to look at. Flowers can have many shapes and many colors. Other people grow food in their gardens. They grow fruits and vegetables. These gardens are helpful. Some people like both types of gardens, so they have flowers and food.
After you choose the type of garden you want, you’ll need a good location for it. The best place for a small garden is in a yard. One of the most important things to look for is sun. Always put your garden in a sunny spot. You should also put your garden in a place that is easy to get to. And you will want to put flowers in a place where everyone can see them.
Each kind of plant is different. Once you choose the plants you want, you have to learn a little about them. Some plants grow best in spring. Others should be planted in summer. A few plants grow all year long. Choose when you will do your planting. Then choose the best plants to grow.
I’m sure you will enjoy your garden. Gardens can be very pretty. What’s nicer than seeing bright flowers all around you You can also grow many kinds of great foods. Some people say food they grow themselves tastes better. Best of all, gardens are just plain fun.
32．Now people think planting a garden is _____________.
A．hard B．boring C．traditional D．joyful
33．What’s the first step if you want to start your garden
A．Making choices. B．Planting flowers.
C．Growing food. D．Buying fruits and vegetables.
34．What is the best location for a garden
A．In a cool place. B．Outside your yard.
C．Near a park. D．In a sunny spot.
35．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the passage
A．To explain what plants to grow. B．To tell people how to start a garden.
C．To ask people for ideas about gardens. D．To encourage people to grow their own food.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
根据下面短文，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。
As we all know, in daily life, many people want to get in shape. If you happen to be one of them, where will you get started
Diet comes first. 36 Health experts have long noted the importance of physical activities.
37 Physical activity burns calories—the more calories you consume, the easier it is to control or lose your weight. Besides, it helps to reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, stroke and even some kinds of cancer.
Physical activity is also known to increase the release of endorphins, which help people to reduce pain and feel more happy and peaceful as well. 38 Some experts believe it's the act of exercising itself. Others say it's the feeling one gets from having met an exercise goal. Either way, the two things work together when it comes to improving one's emotional health.
So exactly how much exercise do you need to do to gain all of these great health effects Different people, different ideas. Experts say it is easier than you think—one activity is better than none. 39
To get the most from your exercise plan, you are advised to choose physical activities that you find fun. 40 What you really like, sometimes, outweighs what is popular among the public.
A．It helps to guarantee that you can stay with the program.
B．Keeping a balanced diet contributes a lot to your health.
C．You can release some bad emotions by physical activities.
D．Exercise is a good way for you to maintain physical health.
E．So, if you are not doing anything, now is the time to get started.
F．There is some debate about exactly what causes the release of them.
G．However, diet alone won't do much good without an exercise plan.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
When I left for college, I 41 my hometown goodbye! I told everyone, “I will 42 come back here!” I secretly felt that moving back home meant that I'd failed. That I became 43 .
I loved city life in NYC． I adored the museums, nightlife, and endless 44 for food and fun. I walked on the streets 45 I was part of them.
Living in the city did provide me with many opportunities. But as I got 46 to my 30s, I started to hate living in the city. I hated the traffic. I hated going out, 47 crowds to get a table or even get a drink. I began wanting a bit more 48 , something the city could no longer give me.
I started to dream about moving back home. And I did it. I left my good job and the endless 49 .
Every day I wake up to birds singing. No traffic sounds, car alarms, or people 50 on the streets. The air here is clean and smells good. My favorite thing to do is watch the sunset from my porch.
Since I've been home my life has been 51 . I realized that home is a place that 52 me. A place to dream and imagine. Because before, in the city, I felt like I had to compete with everyone to 53 . Many times, forgetting what I was ‘fighting’ for, I was 54 in competition. I lost touch with the other parts of myself, never 55 realizing that the quiet country life provided that to me.
41．A．hugged B．kissed C．petted D．shook
42．A．NEVER B．ALWAYS C．EVER D．ALMOST
43．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
44．A．tastes B．choices C．dreams D．events
45．A．now that B．in that C．as if D．even if
46．A．tougher B．rougher C．higher D．closer
47．A．asking B．demanding C．fighting D．beating
48．A．excitement B．achievement C．boredom D．freedom
49．A．occasions B．opportunities C．conditions D．inventions
50．A．screaming B．singing C．coughing D．laughing
51．A．suitable B．comfortable C．accessible D．available
52．A．requires B．tires C．inspires D．admires
53．A．get ahead B．get on C．get down D．get off
54．A．set B．clouded C．bathed D．located
55．A．completely B．instantly C．immediately D．necessarily
第二节：（共10个小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Bruno Mars was born into a very musical family in Hawaii. When he was young, he often performed on the stage with his family, 56 gave him full confidence and experience. After graduating from high school, Bruno 57 （decide）to move to Los Angeles to build his music career. It wasn’t easy, though. He was used to giving performances 58 （regular） as a musician in Hawaii. But in Los Angeles competition was much 59 （strong）, so Bruno had a hard time breaking into the music industry. 60 the desire to give up was great, he never did. Bruno found that he could make money and become famous by writing songs for famous singers. In 2010 Bruno 61 （ask）to record one of his songs, which rocketed to the top of the charts. That same year he released his first original song, “Just the Way You Are”. It also hit number one. The song’s 62 （succeed）brought Bruno instant fame and star status. Since then Bruno Mars 63 （receive）numerous music awards and honors. He has sold more than 130 million records, 64 （make）him one of the best-selling artists ever. Many of his fans and peers consider him a musical genius and one of the world’s best 65 （perform）.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66．假设你是学生会主席李华，英国某中学代表团应你校邀请将于寒假进行参观访问。请你写封邮件，将本次安排告知该访问团负责人Mr. Smith，并征询他的意见。活动安排：
1.参观文化长廊；
2.品尝特色午餐；
3.观看文艺表演。
注意：1.词数100词左右
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：cultural corridor文化长廊
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第二节 读后续写(满分 25分)
67．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。
When Mama and I were alone one day, she asked me how I would like her silver brooch(胸针)for a graduation present. “Mama,” I said reasonably,“what in the world would I want an old brooch for ”“It would be like an heirloom(传家宝), Katrin. It was your grandmother’s.” “No, thank you,Mama.”“I could polish it up, Katrin.”I shook my head.“Look, Mama, a graduation present is something like that beautiful dresser set in Mr. Schiller’s window.” Mama looked worried, but she didn’t say anything.
Graduation night was full of excitement.I didn’t forget a single word of my part in the play. And when I went up to the platform for my certificate, the applause for me was long and loud. And when I got home — there was the pink dresser set!However, when I opened my wonderful present excitedly,Christine looked at me for a long time.
“Why do you look at me like that, Christine ”
“You got what you wanted, didn’t you ”She pointed to the dresser set.“Trash(垃圾),”she said,“cheap trash.”
“Don’t you dare talk about my lovely present like that! You’re jealous(嫉妒的). I’ll tell Mama.”“And while you’re telling her,” Christine said,“ask her what she did with her silver brooch. The one her very own mother gave her. Ask her that.”I looked at Christine with horror.“What You mean—Did Mama—”Christine walked away.
I grabbed up the dresser set and ran to the kitchen.“Papa, Papa!”I cried. “Did Mama—Christine says——”I started to cry then, and Papa had me sit on his lap. After my weeping had stopped, Papa talked to me very seriously. It was like this, he said. Mama had wanted my happiness more than she had wanted the silver brooch. So she had traded it to Mr. Schiller for the dresser set.“But I never wanted her to do that, Papa.”“It was what Mama wanted to do, Katrin.”
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。
I stood up slowly——I knew what I must do.
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So I walked out of Mr. Schiller’s store with Mama’s brooch.
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1．C
W: How’s the apartment search going
M: I finally found a place! The rent is not too high, and the neighborhood is pretty good. But it’s miles away from work. That is annoying. But I still took it because it is now almost impossible to find a place that accepts pets．
2．B
M: Hi, Dianna, it’s Scott. Can you tell our manager I won’t be coming in today I have to visit my grandmother in the hospital.
W: No problem. Send your grandmother our best wishes.
3．B
W: Excuse me, sir. Is there a problem with the room
M: It’s fine. I was actually ringing about room service — it’s taken over forty minutes for them to bring me a simple sandwich.
4．C
M: Do you mind closing the windows I feel terribly cold.
W: Why don’t you put on more clothes
5．C
W: I was in Mallorca last week.
M: Oh, what were you doing there
W: My best friend worked there. And I went to visit her. It was a good chance to practice my Spanish.
6．C 7．A
W: Hey, wake up, sleepy head.
M: I fell asleep. Are we there
W: Yes, we finally make it to Disney World. We are in the parking lot. It might not be a bad idea to have a quick lunch and start our journey.
M: I couldn’t wait to go to Epcot.
W: Epcot should be put on the list of “To Dos” but I’ve head that Epcot is really sweet at night.
M: It sounds reasonable. What about the indoor roller coaster It’s thrilling! I’m dying for it.
W: Oh, no. I’m afraid it would be really scaring especially when it is totally in the dark.
M: Ugh. Then we might find a hotel and get checked in before lunch.
W: I can’t agree more.
8．C 9．B 10．A
11．C 12．B 13．B 14．C
M: Linda, do you like going to art museums
W: Absolutely. My mother works in Getty Museum, so I grew up surrounded by the Getty’s collection.
M: When was your first experience with the museum
W: Maybe I was three or four years old. My mother took me to the museum that day because she couldn’t find anyone to take care of me.
M: Do you still remember what picture you looked at first that day
W: No. But I was truly impressed by one picture.
M: What picture was it
W: It was Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s Spring. I imagined myself as one of the little girls carrying a basket of flowers through the beautiful streets, and wearing a crown of flowers in my hair.
M: That was truly a beautiful picture.
W: Yes. At that age, for me art was like a fantasy world. As my mom led me through the Getty’s galleries, I would pretend to get lost in the landscapes, and imagine what it was like to be one of the people painted in the portraits.
M: I guess your experience back then was a great source for your writing today.
W: You can’t be more right.
15．A 16．B 17．B
W: Hello Ian. Have you finished the homework Who do you write about
M: Yes. I wrote about my dad because he is a firefighter.
W: Really Did he actually go into burning buildings
M: Yes, and he sometimes has to crawl into tight places to rescue people.
W: Has he ever been trapped in a burning building
M: Well, he once broke down a door and carried a little girl out of her house. Someone left the stove on, and it ignited(点燃) a fire in the kitchen.
W: Was everyone all right
M: All five people living there escaped safely, but the house burned to the ground.
W: Your dad is incredibly brave, a real hero. Maybe I should become a firefighter someday.
M: I’m definitely going to be a firefighter, Wendy. I want to be just like my dad.
18．A 19．C 20．B
My way to stay young is simple: Give full attention to the part of you that’s young and growing---your brain. Keep your mind active and your body will stay young, too. These are exciting times. Take an interest in the world around you, and make a point of learning one new thing every day.
Never think about your age, it’s not too late to make your life more interesting. I know a house wife who became a famous industrial designer; I know a retired electrical engineer who has become a highly paid artist.
Get over the idea that you are too old to go back to college. I know I man who entered medical school at 70. He got his degree with honors and became a top doctor. Another man went to law school at 71 and is now an active lawyer.
Even if you are getting on in years, staying young is easy for those who live for the future. You can do it if you care enough to try. Keep your mind alive and active; this is the key to staying young, and it will certainly work.
21．A 22．D 23．B
21．细节理解题。由Colo-road Trips中的“Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions within more than 150 Colo-road Trip itineraries (行程). The flexible itineraries offer suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities. (寻求灵感的旅行者还可以在150多条科洛公路旅行路线中获得内部提示和边行建议。灵活的路线为历史景点、积极冒险和亮点文化机会提供建议)”可知，Colo-road Trips的特别之处在于，游客可以获得内部提示和边行建议，即“Colo-road Trips给游客提供适应性的旅行计划”。故选A项。
22．细节理解题。由The Lighthouse Trail, Maine中的“If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum, where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an attractive break. (如果可能的话，参观Maine Lighthouse Museum，它为孩子们提供了一个有吸引力的休息时间)”可知，The Lighthouse Trail, Maine有利于孩子们。故选D项。
23．主旨大意题。由第一段“The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road. (经典的公路旅行比以往任何时候都更受欢迎。这里有几个地方可以走上开阔的道路)”和下文内容可知，文章介绍了美国四个经典的公路旅行，以及它们各自具有的特点和作者的推荐，B项“美国流行的公路旅行”符合文意。故选B项。
24．A 25．D 26．B 27．C
24．细节理解题。根据第一段的 “I went to Puerto Rico all by myself to stay with my grandmother for the summer. My mom was very nervous about it. (我一个人去了波多黎各，和我的祖母一起度过夏天。我妈妈对此非常担心)”可知，作者的妈妈对作者决定独自去Puerto Rico是非常担心的。故选A。
25．推理判断题。根据第三段的“When I reached my senior year, I decided to move away for college. Once again I found that I differed from my friends: while many of them wanted to close to home, I couldn’t wait to be out in the world on my own.(当我读高三时，我决定离开学校去上大学。我再一次发现我和我的朋友不一样：虽然他们中的许多人都想离家近一点，但我迫不及待地想独自一人走出这个世界)”和最后一段的“She is the strongest woman I know and that’s why I am so strong and independent.(她是我认识的最坚强的女人，这就是为什么我如此坚强和独立)”推知，作者离开家去上大学是为了在外面的世界独立地生活。故选D。
26．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“I knew she expected nothing but the best from me. Sometimes it was hard to live up to her standards (标准): getting a single B on my report card would make her feel bad because I knew she wanted me to have all A’s.(我知道她只是希望我做到最好。有时很难达到她的标准：在我的成绩单上只得到一个B会让她感觉很糟糕，因为我知道她希望我得到所有的A)”可知，作者母亲对他期望很高，故选B。
27．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“One big thing I realized during my senior year, as my mom allowed me more freedom, was that she believes in me and trusts me. That means a lot.(在高三的时候，当我妈妈给我更多的自由时，我意识到一件大事，那就是她相信我，信任我。这意味着很多)”和最后一段的“I am thankful for her support and involvement in my life. She is the strongest woman I know and that’s why I am so strong and independent.(我感谢她对我生活的支持和参与。她是我认识的最坚强的女人，这就是为什么我如此坚强和独立)”可推断，通过这篇文章作者想要告诉我们自己的成功都归功于妈妈的信赖和支持，即妈妈的信赖和支持的重要性。故选C。
28．D 29．A 30．C 31．B
28．推理判断题。根据文章第一段But as I took my seat, I heard one student whisper, “Why is a black boy taking Honors ” So, my fly wasn’t open. An honors level class had simply been taken by a student whose skin was brown.可知，作者同学认为黑人男孩不该获得荣誉，从而可以推断出同学嘲笑他是因为对他有偏见。故选D。
29．推理判断题。根据文章第二段In one of my Spanish classes, the teacher asked me, “Do you like rap music or rock music more ” I replied, “Rock.” The look of shock on my classmates’ faces made me uncomfortable.可知，作者说更喜欢摇滚音乐使得同学们很震惊，从而推断出，人们都认为黑人喜欢听说唱音乐。故选A。
30．词义猜测题。根据文章第三段内容可知，作者坚持做自己，从而可以推断出When it comes to choosing my friends, I am still colorblind. 的含义为“说到选择朋友，我仍然是平等、公平地对待他人。”故选C。
31．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段But the only other option is to sacrifice my personality for the satisfaction and approval of others. This can be appealing, but I’m not going to do that.和全文内容可知，文章作者讲述自己作为一个黑人，经常因为没有表现出一个黑人的特点而让他周围的人迷惑不解。但作者坚持做自己，并没有牺牲自己的个性来换取他人的满足和认可。故选B。
32．D 33．A 34．D 35．B
32．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“People of all ages are learning the joy of planting.(各个年龄段的人都在感受种植的乐趣。)”可知，现在的人们都觉得建造花园很有意思。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The first step is making some choices. (第一步是做一些选择。)”可知，如果你想建造自己的花园，第一步是做一些选择。故选A。
34．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“One of the most important things to look for is sun. Always put your garden in a sunny spot.(寻找太阳是最重要的东西之一。总是把你的花园放在阳光充足的地方。)”可知，花园的最佳位置是在阳光充分的地方。故选D。
35．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Long ago, many people had gardens. Fewer people were interested in having gardens. But in the past few years, this has begun to change. More people are starting to make gardens again. People of all ages are learning the joy of planting. Maybe you would like to start your own garden. It’s easier than you may think. (很久以前，许多人都有花园。对拥有花园感兴趣的人越来越少。但在过去几年里，这种情况开始发生变化。越来越多的人又开始建造花园了。各个年龄段的人都在学习种植的乐趣。也许你想开始自己的花园。这比你想象的要容易。)”以及下文内容可知，作者写本文的主要目的是告诉了人们如何建造一个花园。故选B。
36．G 37．D 38．F 39．E 40．A
36．根据上文“Diet comes first.(饮食是第一位的)”以及后文“Health experts have long noted the importance of physical activities.(健康专家早就注意到体育活动的重要性)”可知，上文提到饮食排第一位，后文则提到专家注意到了体育活动的重要性，可知本句与上文构成转折，说明锻炼仅靠饮食是不行的，G选项中diet对应上文中diet。故G选项“然而，如果没有锻炼计划，单靠饮食是不会有多大好处的”符合语境，故选G。
37．根据后文“Physical activity burns calories—the more calories you consume, the easier it is to control or lose your weight. Besides, it helps to reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, stroke and even some kinds of cancer.(体育活动燃烧卡路里——你消耗的卡路里越多，就越容易控制体重或减肥。此外，它有助于减少一些疾病的风险，包括心脏病，中风，甚至一些种类的癌症)”可知，后文主要提到了体育活动可以控制体重或减肥、减少一些疾病风险等好处，这些都是运动对保持身体健康的好处，故D选项“运动是保持身体健康的好方法”符合语境，故选D。
38．根据上文“Physical activity is also known to increase the release of endorphins, which help people to reduce pain and feel more happy and peaceful as well.(众所周知，体育活动还能增加内啡肽的释放，这有助于人们减少疼痛，也会感到更快乐和平安)”可知，上文提到了，体育活动能增加内啡肽的释放，故本句应承接上文说明内啡肽的释放的原因，F选项中the release of them对应上文中the release of endorphins。故F选项“关于究竟是什么导致了它们的释放存在一些争论”符合语境，故选F。
39．根据上文“So exactly how much exercise do you need to do to gain all of these great health effects Different people, different ideas. Experts say it is easier than you think—one activity is better than none.(那么，你到底需要做多少运动才能获得所有这些有益健康的效果呢？不同的人，想法不同。专家说这比你想象的要容易——有一项活动总比没有好)”可知，上文提到了专家的话“有一项活动总比没有好”，故本句承接上文，说明如果没有从事任何体育运动，那么最好现在开始。故E选项“所以，如果你什么都没做，现在就是开始的时候了”符合语境，故选E。
40．根据上文“To get the most from your exercise plan, you are advised to choose physical activities that you find fun.(为了充分利用你的锻炼计划，建议你选择自己感兴趣的体育活动)”可知，上文提到建议选择自己感兴趣的体育活动，故本句承接上文解释说明这一做法的原因：这有助于保证你能继续参加这个项目。A选项中the program指代上文physical activities that you find fun。故A选项“这有助于保证你能继续参加这个项目”符合语境，故选A。
41．B 42．A 43．D 44．B 45．C 46．D 47．C 48．D 49．B 50．A 51．B 52．C 53．A 54．B 55．A
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我去上大学的时候，我吻别了我的家乡!A. hugged拥抱； B.kissed亲吻； C.petted抚摸；D. shook 摇晃。根据“When I left for college”得知，作者离开家乡去上大学，和家乡亲吻告别。故选B。
42．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我告诉每个人，“我永远不会回来了!”A. NEVER 从不；B.ALWAYS 总是；C.EVER曾经； D.ALMOST几乎 。根据“I secretly felt that moving back home meant that I'd failed”得知，作者不打算回来。故选A。
43．考查代词词义辨析。句意：当我变得一无所有。A. something 某事；B.anything 任何事；C.everything一切事；D. nothing 没有事。根据“I secretly felt that moving back home meant that I'd failed”得知，作者认为回来打拼意味着自己一事无成。故选D。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢纽约的城市生活。我喜欢那里的博物馆、夜生活，还有无穷无尽的食物和娱乐选择。A. tastes品尝； B.choices 选择；C.dreams梦想； D.events事件 。根据“I loved city life in NYC. I adored the museums, nightlife, and en”得知，大都市充斥着各种选择。故选B。
45．考查连接词词义辨析。句意：我走在街上，好像我是他们的一部分。A.now that 既然；B.in that 因为；C.as if好像 ；D.even if即使。根据“I adored the museums, nightlife, and endless for food and fun. ”得知，我喜爱大都市的繁华感觉自己是其中一份子。故选C。
46．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但当我快到30岁时，我开始讨厌住在城市。A. tougher 更艰难；B. rougher 更粗糙；C.higher更高； D.closer 更近。根据“I started to hate living in the city.”得知，作者接近30岁时，开始讨厌城市生活。故选D。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我讨厌出去，为了要张桌子，甚至是喝一杯而挤来挤去。A. asking 询问；B.demanding要求； C.fighting打仗； D.beating 打败。根据“crowds to get a table or even get a drink.”得知，在城市，人们为了站桌子或喝一杯而争，故选C。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我开始想要更多的自由，这是城市再也不能给我的东西。A. excitement 兴奋；B.achievement 成就；C.boredom无聊； D.freedom自由。根据“I hated the traffic. I hated going out, 　　　　　　　　 crowds to get a table or even get a drink.”得知，作者厌恶城市的拥堵想念家乡的自由。故选D。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：离开了我的好工作和无尽的机会。A. occasions 场合；B.opportunities机会；C. conditions条件 ； D.inventions发明。 根据“Living in the city did provide me with many opportunities. ”得知，在城市工作，有各种机会。故选B。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：没有交通声音，没有汽车警报，没有人在街上尖叫。A. screaming 尖叫；B.singing 唱歌；C.coughing 咳嗽；D.laughing大笑。根据“No traffic sounds, car alarms, ”得知，城市的喧闹中有人在街上尖叫。故选A。
51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：自从我回家以来，我的生活一直很舒适。A. suitable合适的； B.comfortable 舒服的；C.accessible 可达到的；D.available可利用的。 根据“ A place to dream and imagine. ”得知，作者在家乡生活很舒服。故选B。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我意识到家乡是一个激励我的地方。A. requires需要；B. tires厌烦； C.inspires激励； D.admires羡慕。根据“ A place to dream and imagine. ”得知，作者感觉家乡激励了自己。故选C。
53．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：因为以前，在城市里，我觉得我必须和每个人竞争才能领先。A. get ahead 前进，领先；B.get on上车； C.get down 写下；D.get off 下车。根据“I felt like I had to compete with everyone”得知，和别人竞争，自己才能领先。故选A。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：很多时候，我忘记了我在“争取”什么，我在比赛中感到困惑。A. set设定；B. clouded使模糊；C. bathed 沐浴；D.located位于 。根据“forgetting what I was ‘fighting’ for, ”得知，作者很困惑。故选B。
55．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我与自己的其他部分失去了联系，从未完全意识到宁静的乡村生活为我提供了这些。A. completely完全；B. instantly 马上；C.immediately立刻； D.necessarily必须。根据“I loved city life in NYC.”得知，以前自己热爱大都市，没有意识到乡村生活的美好。故选A。
56．which 57．decided 58．regularly 59．stronger 60．Although/Though/While 61．was asked 62．success 63．has received 64．making 65．performers
56．考查非限制性定语从句。句意：小时候，他经常和家人一起在舞台上表演，这给了他充分的自信和经验。分析句子可知，空处应使用which指代前面句子，在非限制性定语从句中作主语。故填which。
57．考查时态。句意：高中毕业后，Bruno决定搬到洛杉矶发展自己的音乐事业。描述过去的事情，所以用一般过去时态。故填decided。
58．考查副词。句意：他习惯于在夏威夷作为音乐家定期演出。此处使用频度副词作状语。故填regularly。
59．考查比较级。句意：但在洛杉矶，竞争要激烈得多，所以Bruno很难进入音乐行业。前面有修饰比较级的much，所以用形容词比较级作表语。故填stronger。
60．考查连词。句意：放弃的愿望是巨大的，他从来没有放弃过。分析句子可知，与句子主干是让步关系，应表示“虽然”，引导让步状语从句。故填Although/Though/While。
61．考查时态语态。句意：2010年, Bruno被要求录制他的一首歌，这首歌迅速登上了排行榜榜首。表示“被要求”，所以用被动语态，描述过去的事情，所以用一般过去时态，主语为单数。故填was asked。
62．考查名词。句意：这首歌的成功给Bruno带来了瞬间的名望和明星地位。分析句子可知，空处作主语，所以用名词，表示抽象概念，为不可数名词。故填success。
63．考查时态。句意：从那时起，Bruno Mars获得了众多音乐奖项和荣誉。since 常和现在完成时态连用，主语为单数。故填has received。
64．考查非谓语动词。句意：他已经卖出了超过1.3亿张唱片，使他成为有史以来最畅销的艺人之一。分析句子可知，此处表示一种必然的结果，用现在分词作结果状语。故填making。
65．考查名词的数。句意：他的许多歌迷和同龄人都认为他是音乐天才，是世界上最好的表演者之一。前面有one of，所以用复数名词，表示“表演者”。故填performers。
66．Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, president of the Students’ Union of our school. I’m very pleased to learn that you will be visiting our school. Here I’d like to tell you what we have arranged for your visit. In the morning, we will show you around our cultural corridor where pictures and art works about Chinese culture are exhibited. At noon, we will invite you to taste the local foods, a good opportunity for you to get some ideas of the local customs and to know each other. If you like, the art performance presenting Chinese culture will be shown to you. We are eager to know if you are content with the arrangements.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours
Li Hua
67．I stood up slowly — I knew what I must do. And all the way up to Mr. Schiller’s store, with the graduation present in my arms, I thought of how hard it must have been for Mama to ask Mr. Schiller to take the brooch as payment. Mr. Schiller examined the dresser set with care. He wasn’t sure about taking it back. He had been thinking of giving the brooch to his wife for her birthday next month. Since I wanted the brooch back so badly, he would call the deal off.
So I walked out of Mr. Schiller’s store with Mama’s brooch. I felt very proud. The dresser set suddenly seemed a childish and silly thing. I put the brooch on the table in front of Papa. He looked at me proudly. “Was it so hard to do Daughter!” “Not so hard as I thought.” I fixed the brooch on my dress. “I’ll wear it always,” I said. “I’ll keep it forever.” “Mama will be glad, Katrin.” Papa stood up and handed a cup of coffee to me. “For my grown-up daughter,” he said.

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