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绝密★启用前惠州市2023届高三第一次调研考试试题 英 语 试卷共8页，卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔直接将答案写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。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 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。AStuck at home with nothing to watch? Curious about China, but don’t know where to begin? Well, we’ve got you covered with this brand-new video series exploring Chinese culture. All you have to do is press play.● Dazu Rock CarvingsOne of China’s UNESCO World Heritage sites is hidden among the mountains on the outskirts of the southwestern city of Chongqing. Here, tens of thousands of sculptures collectively make up the Dazu Rock Carvings — considered one of the finest examples of China’s cave art, exhibiting the most sophisticated craftsmanship of Dazu Rock Carvings. The delicate Dazu Rock Carvings tell ancient, mystical stories.● Bamboo CarvingThe art of bamboo carving originated at the Qing imperial court. Today, the art lives on, appreciated for its historical value and elegance.Just 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, in the Xiong’an New Area, a group of skilled artists are keeping this art alive. Carving bamboo requires focus, precision and elbow grease (重活). Watch the video and feast your eyes on the bamboo masterpieces.● Peach-stone CarvingIn the small town of Siyang in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, craftsmen create art on the tiny cores of the peaches.While most people think nothing of peach stones and just throw them away, they are a source of inspiration for these artists. The artist goes to great length to find the perfect core to fit his concept. Using tiny tools, they chip away at the cores to create intricate designs，extremely detailed and delicate. These peach stone carvings are often worn as jewelry symbolizing fortune in China.21. What do Dazu Rock Carvings feature?A. Mysterious tales. B. Mountain shapes. C. Design inspirations. D. Painting exhibitions.22. What do the three types of art have in common?A. Materials. B. Origin. C. Craftsmanship. D. Symbols.23. Why do people wear peach-stone carving?A. To show wealth. B. To bring good luck.C. To symbolize status. D. To appreciate design.BWhen the phone finally stopped ringing and the house lay still with grief, I filled my home with the sweet smell of peach pie to mask the scent of worry that still lingered. The weekend after Dad’s diagnosis (诊断), Mom had sent the same text to each concerned relative and friend: Jay was diagnosed with Pick’s disease. We are going back to the doctor for more information. Then Mom put down the phone, rubbed her forehead, and suggested that we go for a drive. On the interstate, we passed a board with clear red letters: “Fredericksburg peaches, the best fruit you can find in Central Texas.” Mom went to negotiate with the stand owner.Now in our kitchen, the sweet smell of peach juice drifted into the living room and pulled Dad away from the football game on TV.“Oh! You got peaches?” He eyed the fruit with childish glee (欢快).“Here,” I handed him a knife. “We’re making peach pie.”I showed him how to peel the skin off. As I made pie dough, he asked questions: How long does it take to bake? Are you adding sugar? How many peaches? What should I do with the seeds? Showing him how to slice and measure and mix in a calm, firm voice, I suddenly felt grown up. The summer had reversed our roles; now, I was the adult. I stayed home all summer and cooked his dinner, washed his T-shirts and helped him make phone calls. I stayed up late thinking about him and monitored him like an anxious caretaker.The same day, before the afternoon drive and peach pie, I had held my tears as I read the diagnosis for Pick’s disease: four to ten years, depending on how fast the damaged proteins overpower Dad’s brain. I decided then that I would be grateful for just four more years with Dad, enough for him to see me become an adult for real.24. Why did Mom propose a ride?A. To purchase fruits. B. To enjoy a trip.C. To release sorrow. D. To consult the doctor.25. What can we learn about the family from the passage?A. It takes years for Dad to recover.B. The author enjoys the time with Dad.C. Dad shows little interest in football games.D. The author gets annoyed by Dad’s questions.26. Which of the following best describes this summer for the author?A. Tough and confusing. B. Boring but rewarding. C. Annoying and struggling. D. Painstaking but meaningful.27. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Peach Pie B. Diagnosis for Dad C. Father And Daughter D. A Plain Summer DayCWe’ve all had a guilty pleasure or two. Maybe it was an awkward TV show that we enjoyed a little bit too much, maybe a song we listened to ironically until it became a bit too unironic. Perhaps a snack so disgusting it wound up coming back around to be delicious, or a movie so egregious that it ended up being a fantastic watch. Though we often wonder why we enjoy these things, we should really be asking ourselves why we feel guilty for enjoying them.With the obvious exception of things that are harmful to people, our harsh judgment toward ourselves and others over what we enjoy does nothing but harm our individual expression and enjoyment. It’s natural to want to appear “cool” to other people — whatever that may mean to you. With the cultural tendency and the means to share literally anything and everything you enjoy via social media, we perfectly curate (管理) the media we consume to match some sort of imagined ideal aesthetic (美学) — a trap that’s much too easy to fall into. Don’t fall into the trap!My point is, the things that hold us back from openly enjoying our “guilty pleasures” often come from completely unfounded places. This is especially true that a teenage girl would rather be misunderstood than admit she likes pink. Frankly, what’s the point? Who are you proving yourself to, and why do you feel the need to? If you’re not harming anyone, and you are getting happiness from something, then why bother holding yourself back from it just to preserve some kind of curated image of who you’re supposed to be?Life is hard enough as it is. If you’ve found something that eases the stress of life even just a little bit, hold onto it for dear life. Marathon the Twilight movies. Read a super tacky (俗气的) romance novel. Throw that guilt right out of the window with absolutely no regrets, and do whatever it is that makes you happy.28. What does the underlined word “egregious” mean in the first paragraph？A. Moving. B. Unpopular. C. Thrilling. D. Unbearable.29. What can we learn from paragraph 3？A. Most people want to gain recognition from others.B. Social media has a bad impact on self-recognition.C. Culture tendency sets a standard for ideal aesthetic.D. People enjoy curating the media that they consume.30. What would hold us back from enjoying “guilty pleasure”？A. The desire to lead a simple life. B. The intention to show off ourselves.C. The need to admit that we like pink. D. The purpose to guard our ideal image.31. Which of the following may the author agree with？A. Find ways to overcome hard life. B. Set ourselves free from fixed opinions.C. Have an in-depth self-talk to find our souls. D. Talk with people and make our own decisions.DEarthquakes cannot be forecast, but engineers can prepare for them. Seismic-isolation (地震隔离) systems built into the bases of certain buildings in high-risk areas, use complex structures of concrete, rubber and metal to reduce quake damage by absorbing the ground’s horizontal shaking. But such adaptations are expensive. Engineer Jian Zhang of the University of California, says building seismic isolation-system can increase construction costs by up to 20 percent. Although these systems might save more than they cost over time, builders in some regions may not have the budget for them at present. A new seismic-isolation method uses the physics of rolling to create a lower-cost alternative with readily available materials: recycled tennis balls. “Everyone plays tennis, and they don’t know what to do with the tennis balls after each game,” says ETH Zürich seismic engineer Michalis Vassiliou.Vassiliou’s team based its method on an early form of seismic-isolation that rolls a shaking building to a stop the way a skater in a half-pipe eventually comes to rest. By separating a building from the ground with a layer of spheres (球体), rolling isolation changes unstable horizontal shaking into a gentle rocking motion. This method was used in 5,000-year-old Peruvian pyramids, but today builders favor expensive, standardized isolation systems. For their modern take on rolling seismic-isolation, the researchers injected concrete-like mixes into hundreds of balls that had lost their bounce. They built an inexpensive model consisting of four filled tennis balls sandwiched between two concrete slabs (厚板), and they found that it withstood earthquake shaking while supporting eight kilo newtons of force per ball — about twice what isolation systems might experience under one-story houses.Zhang says that the work is worthwhile and that such technology might serve an unmet need. But she notes that the results are primary. Vassiliou agrees; next steps will mean creating and testing a larger model with hundreds of tennis balls at a research center in earthquake-prone Cuba — an example of a place where such systems could make isolation practicable in ordinary construction. 32. Why do the engineers adopt recycled tennis balls?A. To improve the performance of tennis balls.B. To help deal with the tennis balls after matches.C. To simplify the complex structures of buildings.D. To cut the expense of seismic-isolation building. 33. What effect could the new method achieve?A. Recycling useless tennis balls. B. Transforming the shaking into a gentle one.C. Withstanding earthquake shaking. D. Enabling a house to support much more force.34. Which of the following best describes Zhang’s attitude towards the new technology?A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Objective. D. Approving.35. What is the main idea of the text?A. Researchers are creating and testing models in Cuba.B. Engineers are exploring ways of earthquake forecasts.C. A low-cost design helps shaking buildings roll to a stop. D. Recycled tennis balls could protect buildings from disasters.第二节 （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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。I’ve thought long and hard about individual books that have changed my life. 36 . But considering books in the broader sense, that’s a different matter; books, by themselves, have most definitely changed my life. I still have books from my childhood, treasured and kept safe in a wooden box. I suppose you could say I had favorite authors from a very young age: Richard Scarry was the first. I loved “The Supermarket Mystery” most, which gave me great pleasure. Even then I knew books mattered and as soon as I could write my name correctly, I would claim ownership (所有权) of books. 37 . The next milestone on my journey with books probably came when I discovered Enid Blyton. 38 . I read every single one of the ‘Famous Five’, ‘Secret Seven’ and ‘Adventurous Four’ books, but it was her boarding school books that thrilled me as a young girl and sparked a love of escapist fiction.That love of escapist fiction has never left me. I never read non-fiction, and my pattern of finding an author I love and then reading every book he or she wrote continues, through Agatha Christie in my teens, to Lee Child as an adult. 39 . When real life gets too much, what better place to seek shelter than the pages of a detective book that takes you away to another place? 40 . I studied for a degree in English Literature, and three years spent analyzing texts which I would otherwise not have chosen to read, greatly took the shine off reading. It took me a long time to find my way back to books. J.K.Rowling, I have to say, was a godsend in that respect. A. That’s why I love the booksB. My spelling has improved since thenC. Her books turned me into a devoted readerD. My favorite type is definitely detective fictionE. The honest answer is that there really aren’t anyF. My passion for reading has benefited me a lot in a long runG. But my relationship with books hasn’t always been an easy one 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One summer day, Bella, our pet dog was in the bushes in our backyard making all sorts of noises. Our 11-year-old daughter, Kaitlin, discovered her sniffing and pawing at a 41 , where several caterpillars (毛毛虫) chewed away.My husband and I quite worried that our backyard — 42 hangout of birds, squirrels, and neighborhood cats — wasn’t the safest environment for 43 caterpillars. So we got a butterfly house where the caterpillars could 44 transform.Each day, when we took the butterfly house to the backyard, Bella 45 with it. Each night, when we brought it back inside, Bella 46 , and then slept under the table on which it rested. We don’t know why Bella was so 47 , but she was there for every step of the budding butterflies’ 48 .Finally, the caterpillars turned into beautiful queen butterflies. 49 , Bella didn’t seem worried when Kaitlin 50 them. In fact, Bella seemed to understand that this was part of the 51 . It wasn’t until one last butterfly wouldn’t fly away that Bella expressed 52 . She gently rested her head near the 53 flier, which crawled onto her nose. Bella lifted her head, pointed her nose, and let out one of those breathy dog of 54 . Away the queen butterfly flew, moving its wings lightly up and down, seemingly needing a little 55 from a friend to begin her migration.41. A. cave B. branch C. bone D. dustbin42. A. messy B. rare C. frequent D. noisy 43. A. delicate B. tiny C. gentle D. delicious44. A. gradually B. comfortably C. safely D. easily 45. A. fought B. dealt C. agreed D. moved46. A. followed B. left C. hesitated D. ignored 47. A. curious B. annoyed C. scared D. attached 48. A. journey B. transformation C. tragedy D. flight49. A. Fortunately B. Delightfully C. Surprisingly D. Thankfully50. A. released B. cupped C. hurt D. approached 51. A. experiment B. adventure C. cycle D. rescue52. A. love B. concern C. doubt D. gratitude53. A. stubborn B. abnormal C. brave D. unwilling54. A. sighs B. cries C. cheers D. regrets55. A. benefit B. hug C. understanding D. push第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Sometimes when we eat, what we’re hungry for isn’t food — it’s the taste of memory. Studies show that foods we think of 56 comfort foods don’t contain any magical properties. What might be comforting 57 (be) the feeling of closeness to other people they can bring.Thoughts about comfort foods 58 (link) to calories, warmth or a sense of well-being. But what we don’t think about is that comfort foods also provide something social to us, according to Shira Gabriel, 59 associate professor of psychology at the State University of New York, Buffalo. Gabriel’s study found that people 60 have strong bonds to others are more likely to use comfort foods after an argument or other emotionally 61 (stress) occasion. Comfort foods are often thought to be rich in calories or full of sugar. Nevertheless, other studies have also 62 (evident) shown that the line between comfort and food isn’t as clear as “junk food = happiness”. 63 (eat) so-called “junk foods” does activate the 64 (brain) reward system, but that high is short-lived because it’s not the deep reward of real comfort.But there is something in the ability of comfort foods 65 (arouse) belonging and memory. Taste and smell stay fresh a long time.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华。在英语课上，老师要求各小组合作创作一首英文五行诗（Cinquain)，并对其进行阐释。以下是你们小组所写的诗歌，请你作为小组代表，上台做一分钟发言。 内容包括：1. 诗的特征；2. 创作意图。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。第二节（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。The Toy TreeIt was a bare tree with thin branches which looked like they might snap (折断) at any moment, but it was the only tree in the estate gardens. In spring, the tree cheered up the grey concrete with its blossom. And, in summer, its shade comforted the restless heat. Gabe loved the tree. He and his friends played by it all the time. The tree’s blessing for the community, but not for Mr. Snider, the caretaker, who hated the tree. When he had to mow (割) the grass around it or sweep its blossoms or fallen leaves from the path, he would grumble (咕哝), “It’s in my way.” or “Who has to clean up all this mess? Me, that’s who!”Sometimes he threatened to cut it down. One morning before the coming New Year, Gabe spotted him walked towards the tree with a chainsaw (电锯). He shouted, “Mum! What’s Mr. Snider doing?” Mum put down her knitting needles — she was knitting everyone scarves and came over to the window. Gabe grabbed her hand and ran down two flights of stairs to the garden. Soon they were standing between Mr. Snider and the tree.“Out of my way,” said the caretaker. “Time for this eyesore (眼中钉) to go.”“This eyesore is of great public interest.” Mum tried to sound important. “And we love this tree,” begged Gabe.“Not a good enough reason.” Mr. Snider was getting his chainsaw ready.Gabe desperately tried to think of more reasons to keep the tree, then he remembered the toy tree he’d seen in town. It had colourful gift tags (礼品签) on it and written on every tag was the name of a toy a child had wished for. Mum had explained to him that if someone took a tag and bought the gift on it, the charity would send it to a child who might not get New Year presents.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。 Good morning, everyone! That’s all. Thank you for listening!Gabe said, “It is going to be a toy tree.”By the weekend, the charity tags had arrived.
绝密★启用前惠州市2023届高三第一次调研考试试题 英 语 试卷共8页，卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔直接将答案写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。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 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。AStuck at home with nothing to watch? Curious about China, but don’t know where to begin? Well, we’ve got you covered with this brand-new video series exploring Chinese culture. All you have to do is press play.● Dazu Rock CarvingsOne of China’s UNESCO World Heritage sites is hidden among the mountains on the outskirts of the southwestern city of Chongqing. Here, tens of thousands of sculptures collectively make up the Dazu Rock Carvings — considered one of the finest examples of China’s cave art, exhibiting the most sophisticated craftsmanship of Dazu Rock Carvings. The delicate Dazu Rock Carvings tell ancient, mystical stories.● Bamboo CarvingThe art of bamboo carving originated at the Qing imperial court. Today, the art lives on, appreciated for its historical value and elegance.Just 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, in the Xiong’an New Area, a group of skilled artists are keeping this art alive. Carving bamboo requires focus, precision and elbow grease (重活). Watch the video and feast your eyes on the bamboo masterpieces.● Peach-stone CarvingIn the small town of Siyang in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, craftsmen create art on the tiny cores of the peaches.While most people think nothing of peach stones and just throw them away, they are a source of inspiration for these artists. The artist goes to great length to find the perfect core to fit his concept. Using tiny tools, they chip away at the cores to create intricate designs，extremely detailed and delicate. These peach stone carvings are often worn as jewelry symbolizing fortune in China.21. What do Dazu Rock Carvings feature?A. Mysterious tales. B. Mountain shapes. C. Design inspirations. D. Painting exhibitions.22. What do the three types of art have in common?A. Materials. B. Origin. C. Craftsmanship. D. Symbols.23. Why do people wear peach-stone carving?A. To show wealth. B. To bring good luck.C. To symbolize status. D. To appreciate design.BWhen the phone finally stopped ringing and the house lay still with grief, I filled my home with the sweet smell of peach pie to mask the scent of worry that still lingered. The weekend after Dad’s diagnosis (诊断), Mom had sent the same text to each concerned relative and friend: Jay was diagnosed with Pick’s disease. We are going back to the doctor for more information. Then Mom put down the phone, rubbed her forehead, and suggested that we go for a drive. On the interstate, we passed a board with clear red letters: “Fredericksburg peaches, the best fruit you can find in Central Texas.” Mom went to negotiate with the stand owner.Now in our kitchen, the sweet smell of peach juice drifted into the living room and pulled Dad away from the football game on TV.“Oh! You got peaches?” He eyed the fruit with childish glee (欢快).“Here,” I handed him a knife. “We’re making peach pie.”I showed him how to peel the skin off. As I made pie dough, he asked questions: How long does it take to bake? Are you adding sugar? How many peaches? What should I do with the seeds? Showing him how to slice and measure and mix in a calm, firm voice, I suddenly felt grown up. The summer had reversed our roles; now, I was the adult. I stayed home all summer and cooked his dinner, washed his T-shirts and helped him make phone calls. I stayed up late thinking about him and monitored him like an anxious caretaker.The same day, before the afternoon drive and peach pie, I had held my tears as I read the diagnosis for Pick’s disease: four to ten years, depending on how fast the damaged proteins overpower Dad’s brain. I decided then that I would be grateful for just four more years with Dad, enough for him to see me become an adult for real.24. Why did Mom propose a ride?A. To purchase fruits. B. To enjoy a trip.C. To release sorrow. D. To consult the doctor.25. What can we learn about the family from the passage?A. It takes years for Dad to recover.B. The author enjoys the time with Dad.C. Dad shows little interest in football games.D. The author gets annoyed by Dad’s questions.26. Which of the following best describes this summer for the author?A. Tough and confusing. B. Boring but rewarding. C. Annoying and struggling. D. Painstaking but meaningful.27. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Peach Pie B. Diagnosis for Dad C. Father And Daughter D. A Plain Summer DayCWe’ve all had a guilty pleasure or two. Maybe it was an awkward TV show that we enjoyed a little bit too much, maybe a song we listened to ironically until it became a bit too unironic. Perhaps a snack so disgusting it wound up coming back around to be delicious, or a movie so egregious that it ended up being a fantastic watch. Though we often wonder why we enjoy these things, we should really be asking ourselves why we feel guilty for enjoying them.With the obvious exception of things that are harmful to people, our harsh judgment toward ourselves and others over what we enjoy does nothing but harm our individual expression and enjoyment. It’s natural to want to appear “cool” to other people — whatever that may mean to you. With the cultural tendency and the means to share literally anything and everything you enjoy via social media, we perfectly curate (管理) the media we consume to match some sort of imagined ideal aesthetic (美学) — a trap that’s much too easy to fall into. Don’t fall into the trap!My point is, the things that hold us back from openly enjoying our “guilty pleasures” often come from completely unfounded places. This is especially true that a teenage girl would rather be misunderstood than admit she likes pink. Frankly, what’s the point? Who are you proving yourself to, and why do you feel the need to? If you’re not harming anyone, and you are getting happiness from something, then why bother holding yourself back from it just to preserve some kind of curated image of who you’re supposed to be?Life is hard enough as it is. If you’ve found something that eases the stress of life even just a little bit, hold onto it for dear life. Marathon the Twilight movies. Read a super tacky (俗气的) romance novel. Throw that guilt right out of the window with absolutely no regrets, and do whatever it is that makes you happy.28. What does the underlined word “egregious” mean in the first paragraph？A. Moving. B. Unpopular. C. Thrilling. D. Unbearable.29. What can we learn from paragraph 3？A. Most people want to gain recognition from others.B. Social media has a bad impact on self-recognition.C. Culture tendency sets a standard for ideal aesthetic.D. People enjoy curating the media that they consume.30. What would hold us back from enjoying “guilty pleasure”？A. The desire to lead a simple life. B. The intention to show off ourselves.C. The need to admit that we like pink. D. The purpose to guard our ideal image.31. Which of the following may the author agree with？A. Find ways to overcome hard life. B. Set ourselves free from fixed opinions.C. Have an in-depth self-talk to find our souls. D. Talk with people and make our own decisions.DEarthquakes cannot be forecast, but engineers can prepare for them. Seismic-isolation (地震隔离) systems built into the bases of certain buildings in high-risk areas, use complex structures of concrete, rubber and metal to reduce quake damage by absorbing the ground’s horizontal shaking. But such adaptations are expensive. Engineer Jian Zhang of the University of California, says building seismic isolation-system can increase construction costs by up to 20 percent. Although these systems might save more than they cost over time, builders in some regions may not have the budget for them at present. A new seismic-isolation method uses the physics of rolling to create a lower-cost alternative with readily available materials: recycled tennis balls. “Everyone plays tennis, and they don’t know what to do with the tennis balls after each game,” says ETH Zürich seismic engineer Michalis Vassiliou.Vassiliou’s team based its method on an early form of seismic-isolation that rolls a shaking building to a stop the way a skater in a half-pipe eventually comes to rest. By separating a building from the ground with a layer of spheres (球体), rolling isolation changes unstable horizontal shaking into a gentle rocking motion. This method was used in 5,000-year-old Peruvian pyramids, but today builders favor expensive, standardized isolation systems. For their modern take on rolling seismic-isolation, the researchers injected concrete-like mixes into hundreds of balls that had lost their bounce. They built an inexpensive model consisting of four filled tennis balls sandwiched between two concrete slabs (厚板), and they found that it withstood earthquake shaking while supporting eight kilo newtons of force per ball — about twice what isolation systems might experience under one-story houses.Zhang says that the work is worthwhile and that such technology might serve an unmet need. But she notes that the results are primary. Vassiliou agrees; next steps will mean creating and testing a larger model with hundreds of tennis balls at a research center in earthquake-prone Cuba — an example of a place where such systems could make isolation practicable in ordinary construction. 32. Why do the engineers adopt recycled tennis balls?A. To improve the performance of tennis balls.B. To help deal with the tennis balls after matches.C. To simplify the complex structures of buildings.D. To cut the expense of seismic-isolation building. 33. What effect could the new method achieve?A. Recycling useless tennis balls. B. Transforming the shaking into a gentle one.C. Withstanding earthquake shaking. D. Enabling a house to support much more force.34. Which of the following best describes Zhang’s attitude towards the new technology?A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Objective. D. Approving.35. What is the main idea of the text?A. Researchers are creating and testing models in Cuba.B. Engineers are exploring ways of earthquake forecasts.C. A low-cost design helps shaking buildings roll to a stop. D. Recycled tennis balls could protect buildings from disasters.第二节 （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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。I’ve thought long and hard about individual books that have changed my life. 36 . But considering books in the broader sense, that’s a different matter; books, by themselves, have most definitely changed my life. I still have books from my childhood, treasured and kept safe in a wooden box. I suppose you could say I had favorite authors from a very young age: Richard Scarry was the first. I loved “The Supermarket Mystery” most, which gave me great pleasure. Even then I knew books mattered and as soon as I could write my name correctly, I would claim ownership (所有权) of books. 37 . The next milestone on my journey with books probably came when I discovered Enid Blyton. 38 . I read every single one of the ‘Famous Five’, ‘Secret Seven’ and ‘Adventurous Four’ books, but it was her boarding school books that thrilled me as a young girl and sparked a love of escapist fiction.That love of escapist fiction has never left me. I never read non-fiction, and my pattern of finding an author I love and then reading every book he or she wrote continues, through Agatha Christie in my teens, to Lee Child as an adult. 39 . When real life gets too much, what better place to seek shelter than the pages of a detective book that takes you away to another place? 40 . I studied for a degree in English Literature, and three years spent analyzing texts which I would otherwise not have chosen to read, greatly took the shine off reading. It took me a long time to find my way back to books. J.K.Rowling, I have to say, was a godsend in that respect. A. That’s why I love the booksB. My spelling has improved since thenC. Her books turned me into a devoted readerD. My favorite type is definitely detective fictionE. The honest answer is that there really aren’t anyF. My passion for reading has benefited me a lot in a long runG. But my relationship with books hasn’t always been an easy one 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One summer day, Bella, our pet dog was in the bushes in our backyard making all sorts of noises. Our 11-year-old daughter, Kaitlin, discovered her sniffing and pawing at a 41 , where several caterpillars (毛毛虫) chewed away.My husband and I quite worried that our backyard — 42 hangout of birds, squirrels, and neighborhood cats — wasn’t the safest environment for 43 caterpillars. So we got a butterfly house where the caterpillars could 44 transform.Each day, when we took the butterfly house to the backyard, Bella 45 with it. Each night, when we brought it back inside, Bella 46 , and then slept under the table on which it rested. We don’t know why Bella was so 47 , but she was there for every step of the budding butterflies’ 48 .Finally, the caterpillars turned into beautiful queen butterflies. 49 , Bella didn’t seem worried when Kaitlin 50 them. In fact, Bella seemed to understand that this was part of the 51 . It wasn’t until one last butterfly wouldn’t fly away that Bella expressed 52 . She gently rested her head near the 53 flier, which crawled onto her nose. Bella lifted her head, pointed her nose, and let out one of those breathy dog of 54 . Away the queen butterfly flew, moving its wings lightly up and down, seemingly needing a little 55 from a friend to begin her migration.41. A. cave B. branch C. bone D. dustbin42. A. messy B. rare C. frequent D. noisy 43. A. delicate B. tiny C. gentle D. delicious44. A. gradually B. comfortably C. safely D. easily 45. A. fought B. dealt C. agreed D. moved46. A. followed B. left C. hesitated D. ignored 47. A. curious B. annoyed C. scared D. attached 48. A. journey B. transformation C. tragedy D. flight49. A. Fortunately B. Delightfully C. Surprisingly D. Thankfully50. A. released B. cupped C. hurt D. approached 51. A. experiment B. adventure C. cycle D. rescue52. A. love B. concern C. doubt D. gratitude53. A. stubborn B. abnormal C. brave D. unwilling54. A. sighs B. cries C. cheers D. regrets55. A. benefit B. hug C. understanding D. push第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Sometimes when we eat, what we’re hungry for isn’t food — it’s the taste of memory. Studies show that foods we think of 56 comfort foods don’t contain any magical properties. What might be comforting 57 (be) the feeling of closeness to other people they can bring.Thoughts about comfort foods 58 (link) to calories, warmth or a sense of well-being. But what we don’t think about is that comfort foods also provide something social to us, according to Shira Gabriel, 59 associate professor of psychology at the State University of New York, Buffalo. Gabriel’s study found that people 60 have strong bonds to others are more likely to use comfort foods after an argument or other emotionally 61 (stress) occasion. Comfort foods are often thought to be rich in calories or full of sugar. Nevertheless, other studies have also 62 (evident) shown that the line between comfort and food isn’t as clear as “junk food = happiness”. 63 (eat) so-called “junk foods” does activate the 64 (brain) reward system, but that high is short-lived because it’s not the deep reward of real comfort.But there is something in the ability of comfort foods 65 (arouse) belonging and memory. Taste and smell stay fresh a long time.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华。在英语课上，老师要求各小组合作创作一首英文五行诗（Cinquain)，并对其进行阐释。以下是你们小组所写的诗歌，请你作为小组代表，上台做一分钟发言。 内容包括：1. 诗的特征；2. 创作意图。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。第二节（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。The Toy TreeIt was a bare tree with thin branches which looked like they might snap (折断) at any moment, but it was the only tree in the estate gardens. In spring, the tree cheered up the grey concrete with its blossom. And, in summer, its shade comforted the restless heat. Gabe loved the tree. He and his friends played by it all the time. The tree’s blessing for the community, but not for Mr. Snider, the caretaker, who hated the tree. When he had to mow (割) the grass around it or sweep its blossoms or fallen leaves from the path, he would grumble (咕哝), “It’s in my way.” or “Who has to clean up all this mess? Me, that’s who!”Sometimes he threatened to cut it down. One morning before the coming New Year, Gabe spotted him walked towards the tree with a chainsaw (电锯). He shouted, “Mum! What’s Mr. Snider doing?” Mum put down her knitting needles — she was knitting everyone scarves and came over to the window. Gabe grabbed her hand and ran down two flights of stairs to the garden. Soon they were standing between Mr. Snider and the tree.“Out of my way,” said the caretaker. “Time for this eyesore (眼中钉) to go.”“This eyesore is of great public interest.” Mum tried to sound important. “And we love this tree,” begged Gabe.“Not a good enough reason.” Mr. Snider was getting his chainsaw ready.Gabe desperately tried to think of more reasons to keep the tree, then he remembered the toy tree he’d seen in town. It had colourful gift tags (礼品签) on it and written on every tag was the name of a toy a child had wished for. Mum had explained to him that if someone took a tag and bought the gift on it, the charity would send it to a child who might not get New Year presents.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。 Good morning, everyone! That’s all. Thank you for listening!Gabe said, “It is going to be a toy tree.”By the weekend, the charity tags had arrived.
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