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2023届江苏省盐城市中学四校高三上学期12月联考英语试卷（解析版）
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这是一份2023届江苏省盐城市中学四校高三上学期12月联考英语试卷（解析版），共22页。试卷主要包含了阅读理解，七选五，完形填空，语法填空，书面表达，读后续写等内容，欢迎下载使用。
江苏省盐城市四校2023届高三上学期12月联考英语试卷
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Top Travel Destinations 2020
Penang, Malaysia
Penang is one of the only 13 states that make up Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Its food culture is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. If you’re a food lover, this is the place to go. The central location of Penang makes it a hub(枢纽) for cuisine from many different regions including India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Best Time to Visit：November to January
Bali, Indonesia
Bali has always been a top travel destination due to its beauty, but even so, there are still hidden spots away from the main tourist attractions that offer seclusion(清静) as well as peace and quiet. One such place is the island of Nusa Lembongan. One tourist attraction here is the underwater Big Buddha which has been placed by locals as a business attraction. It also makes for good diving and underwater photography, and is one of the best vacation spots for couples.
Best Time to Visit：May to September
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is a coastal city known for its breathtaking views and beautiful beaches and islands. The nearby Mount Eden is a volcanic mountain you can hike and explore. With its many hiking tracks, views, beaches, and cultural sites, Auckland has enough activities to keep you busy.
Best Time to Visit：March to May, September to November
Banff, Canada
Located in the northern part of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Banff is a small town of Canada. Most people outside of Canada have probably never even heard of it, but that’s what makes it so different from other attractions. Visitors can ski on Mount Norquay or ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain to swim in the Banff Upper Hot Springs and enjoy great views of the countryside.
Best Time to Visit：June to August, December to March
1、Where should you go if you are interested in diving?
A. Nusa Lembongan. B. Penang.
C. The Banff Gondola. D. The Banff Upper Hot Springs.
2、If you want to explore a volcanic mountain, which month is the best choice?
A. January. B. August. C. October. D. December.
3、What makes Banff special compared to the other three travel destinations?
A. It’s famous for its tasty food. B. It doesn’t have any mountains.
C. It’s not well—known to foreigners. D. It offers great views of beaches.
In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period, artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques, contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer. Known as the “Mona Lisa of the North”, this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art history’s most beloved paintings.
Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft, a city in Holland where the artist was born, lived and died. Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeer’s most well-known work of art. However, it did not attain international fame at its time of completion. That came about at the end of the 20th century, when it was featured in a special exhibition in Washington, D. C.
Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific person. Instead, it shows an unknown girl dressed in grand clothing who, “like a vision coming from the darkness,” art historian Arthur K. Wheelock explained in the Johannes Vermeer catalogue, “belongs to no specific time or place.”
Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line. This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First, he would “invent”, or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then, he made a single colored underpainting. Next, he added color. And, finally, in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright, he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting.
In addition to its fascinating context and appealing beauty, the piece is celebrated for the mystery that surrounds it. “When you think about the Mona Lisa, she is also looking at us, but she isn’t engaging—she’s sitting back in the painting, self-contained,” Tracy Chevalier, the author of the New York Times bestselling historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, points out. “While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there—there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time—and that is what makes her so appealing.”
4、What inspired the creation of Girl with a Pearl Earring?
A. Previous artists’ skills. B. The appearance of the girl.
C. Vermeer’s international fame. D. Encouragement from other artists.
5、What do we know about Girl with a Pearl Earring?
A. It is set in the artist’s birthplace.
B. It makes the artist famous overnight.
C. It describes a particular and exact girl.
D. It is regarded as a match for Mona Lisa.
6、What is the purpose of paragraph 4?
A. To introduce the subject of the painting.
B. To show techniques used in the painting.
C. To explain the artistic value of the painting.
D. To uncover the mystery behind the painting.
7、How does Tracy comment on Girl with a Pearl Earring?
A. By citing a theory. B. By giving a definition.
C. By offering an example. D. By making a comparison.
A new technology is going to ripe, one that could transform our daily lives, help to form new industries, even remove world economic powers from their present positions. Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront. Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago—superconductivity.
Used today only in specialized equipment, super conductors have the potential to radically change most of the electrical and electronic appliances found in the home, making them smaller, more powerful and efficient. They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with electric cars, and cut the cost of electricity. The new materials do something that even the best of conductors such as copper and silver cannot—they do away with all electrical resistance. The significances for energy storage are great.
The technology is in its early stage, still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money. For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limited practical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures. It was first observed in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, who cooled mercury to temperatures below -269℃ with liquid helium. Then in January last year, two IBM scientists, K. Alex Muller and J. George Bednorz, found a metal oxide ceramic that superconducted at -243℃. Their report went largely unnoticed until last December, when it was confirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston. Today Japan, India, China and other Asian countries all have their share of experts who spend their days and nights in labs, acting as midwives to a new technology.
8、As is indicated in the passage, the technology of superconductivity ______.
A. has already been developed
B. is still under development
C. will be used only in specialized equipment
D. will be used in daily lives in a few years
9、The new technology differs from the others in that _______.
A. it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the world
B. it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world
C. it is being cultivated in research labs around the world
D. it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and rich
10、From the passage, we may conclude that _______.
A. Asian scientists gain the lead in the growth of the new technology
B. Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75 years
C. IBM scientists’ report receive immediate attention all over the world
D. the West was astonished at the new technology developed by the Asians
11、Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Prospect of a New Technology
B. Superconductivity: A New Technology
C. A New Technology: The Key to Change the Way of Our Lives
D. A New Technology: A Joint Effort of Many Countries
Wholesale prices for gas and electricity are increasing suddenly across Europe, raising the possibility of increases in already-high utility (公共事业) bills and further pain for people who have taken a financial hit from COVID-19.
Governments are struggling to find ways to limit costs to consumers as scant natural gas reserves present yet another potential problem, exposing the continent to even more price increases and possible shortages if it’s a cold winter.
In the U.K., many people will see their gas and electricity bills rise next month after the nation’s energy regulator approved a 12% price increase for those without contracts that lock in rates. Officials in Italy have warned that prices will increase by 40% for the quarter that will be billed in October.
There are multiple causes for the price increases, energy analysts say, including tight supplies of natural gas used to generate electricity, higher costs for permits to release carbon dioxide as part of Europe’s fight against climate change, and less supply from wind in some cases.
Analysts at S&P Global Platts say electricity prices have risen due to strong demand from places like data centers and electric cars, but above all because of the rise in the price of natural gas used in generating plants. Utility companies’ exposure to natural gas prices has increased as high-emission coal plants have been retired, while utilities face higher costs for carbon allowances required by the European Union’s emissions trading system, which is aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
The tight gas market could bite even more sharply if there’s an unusually cold winter. That’s because European distributors did not refill reserves reduced during last winter as they typically had done in summer months. In March 2008, when the freeze named “the beast from the east” hit Europe, industrial users in the U.K got a notice that there was a risk of interruption, although it didn’t come to that.
Could Europe run out of gas? “The short answer is Yes, this is a real risk,” said James Huckstepp, an analyst at S&P Global Platts. “Storage stocks are at record lows and there isn’t currently any spare supply capacity that is exportable anywhere in the world. The longer answer is that it’s hard to predict how it will play out given that Europe has never run out of gas in two decades under the current distribution system.”
12、What does the underlined word “scant” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Total. B. Additional. C. Limited. D. Regular.
13、What has actually led to the rise of electricity prices?
A. The closure of some coal plants.
B. The great demand for electric cars.
C. The competition between utility companies.
D. The change in the emissions trading system.
14、Why could an unusually cold winter make the gas market tighter?
A. More natural gas will be needed for industrial use.
B. European distributors don’t make good preparations.
C. It is not easy to fill reserves during the cold weather.
D. Utility companies work can be easily interrupted.
15、What can we learn from James Huckstepp’s words in the last paragraph?
A. Europe is expected to seek help from other countries.
B. It is hard to control the gas price in Europe at present.
C. Europe might face a serious shortage of gas in the future.
D. There’s something wrong with Europe’s distribution system.
二、七选五
16、 As the proverb goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ①_______ A paper published two years ago in Nature found a connection between people’s sense of well-being and the scenicness (美景) of where they lived. The paper’s authors measured scenicness by conducting a survey among volunteers.
The connection, the paper’s authors found, held true whether a neighborhood was urban or rural. ②_______ Nor did levels of air pollution have any influence on it. The authors also discovered that differences in volunteers’ health were better explained by the scenicness of where they lived than by the amount of green space around them.
③_______ The team behind that Nature paper have nevertheless decided to have a go. They have adapted a computer program to recognize beautiful landscapes, whether natural or artificial, using the criteria that a human beholder would employ. The program’s task was to work out, by analyzing each photograph’s features in the context of its Scenic-or-Not ratings, what it is that makes a landscape scenic.
Most of the results are not surprising. Lakes and horizons scored well. So did valleys and snowy mountains. In artificial landscapes, castles, churches and cottages were seen as scenic. ④_______ The analysis did, however, confirm one important finding from the team’s previous study, which is also a message for town planners. Green spaces alone are not scenic. To be so they need to involve contours (高低起伏的轮廓) and trees. ⑤_______
A.But surroundings matter.
B.Hospitals, garages and motels were not so much.
C.So people have a deep affection for where they live.
D.It bore no relation to volunteers’ social and economic status.
E.Therefore, less grass and more trees and bushes would be welcome.
F.Natural landscapes are rated as scenicness as opposed to artificial landscapes.
G.Determining what scenicness is, though, has always been frustrating for scientists.
三、完形填空（15空）
When you are storm chasing, most mornings start off in a cheap hotel trying to remember where you ended up the night before. This morning, we were in Wichita, Kansas, midway through a project to 1 the dramatic and destructive weather that travels across the middle of the United States every spring.
We loaded the car with our 2 , and off we went, driving under cloudless blue skies for hundreds of miles. Then we reached the border of our targeted storm and entered a dark scene of clouds and occasional rain. As we 3 the heart of the storm, we found ourselves 4 with high winds, violent rain, and severe hail (冰雹). Photographer Krystle, at the wheel, 5 to get in front of the storm, but it was moving too fast. We could 6 keep pace with it.
Then we caught sight of something 7 , created by the storm: a rain-wrapped tornado half a mile to our right. The chaotic conditions made it 8 for us to keep it in sight. We lost our cellphone signals and all the data we were desperately 9 for communication. We couldn’t see beyond 20 feet. That was when Nick, our expedition (探险) leader and weather expert, called, “We have to flee.” Krystle 10 changed direction, driving the car north onto a country road, 11 the madness of that dangerous chase.
We weren’t done. After a stretch of clear skies, we found another 12 waiting for us. This time, we 13 to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it and racing back to the car to 14 its extreme anger.
A little past midnight, we let the storm go. We watched as the lightning-filled cloud rolled away, displaying the night sky — a beautiful 15 for those reckless (不顾危险的) enough to seek it.
17、A. recognize B. transform C. photograph D. forecast
18、A. nutrients B. flavor C. equipment D. documents
19、A. mentioned B. identified C. captured D. approached
20、A. struggling B. comparing C. engaged D. filled
21、A. pretended B. accelerated C. deserved D. hesitated
22、A. instantly B. gradually C. exactly D. hardly
23、A. disgusting B. frightening C. annoying D. embarrassing
24、A. efficient B. contradictory C. fundamental D. tough
25、A. dependent on B. absorbed in C. satisfied with D. curious about
26、A. deliberately B. frequently C. rigidly D. abruptly
27、A. predicting B. tolerating C. escaping D. witnessing
28、A. cloud B. storm C. car D. road
29、A. regretted B. devoted C. managed D. proposed
30、A. calm B. ignore C. challenge D. avoid
31、A. reward B. excuse C. appetite D. thought
四、语法填空
32、 Nowadays, face masks ①________(wear) all over the world, but China is one of first countries to realize the importance off the wearing of face masks. In fact, it is also a result of traditional cultural factors in China
These include the ②________ (believe) rooted in traditional Chinese medicine of ③________ qi is a hugely important concept. The Chinese character for qi is related to air, breathing, and energy. People believe that ④________ one is low on qi, they are more likely to fall ill. Thus, ⑤________ (maintain) a supply of clean air in one’s lungs is important Because face masks can filter out ⑥________ (poison) matter in the air, people tend to consider them a useful tool for disease ⑦________ (prevent).
Some experts argue that effectiveness of face masks in preventing disease is great. According to Dr. Deng Xiaofan, ⑧________ advisor of medical information, face masks can actually prevent the spread of viruses on condition that they are worn correctly. Other experts have pointed out that healthy people do not need to be ⑨________ (constant) wearing them when not in public, When it comes to preventing COVID-19, authorities advise correct face masks wearing and frequent hand washing ⑩________ effective ways of controlling the spread of diseases.
五、书面表达
33、假定你是李华,你校组建了游泳俱乐部。请给在我校留学的朋友Peter写信,邀请他加入。内容包括:
1.组建俱乐部的目的；
2.俱乐部的主要活动；
3.报名的时间和地点；
注意:
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
34、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 a tornado(龙卷风) touched down in a small town nearby, many families were left completed ruined. Afterward all the local newspapers carried many human-interest stories featuring some of the families who suffered the hardest.
One Sunday, a particular picture especially touched me. A young woman stood in front of an entirely shattered(破碎的) mobile home, a depressed expression on her face. A young boy, seven or eight years old, stood at her side, eyes downward. Clutching(紧握) at her skirt was a tiny girl who stared into the camera, eyes wide with confusion and fear.
The article that went with the picture gave the clothing sizes of each family member. With growing interest, I noticed that their sizes closely matched ours. This would be a good opportunity to teach my children to help those less fortunate than themselves. I stuck the picture of the young family on our refrigerator, explaining their difficulty to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and to three-year-old Meghan.
“These poor people now have nothing,” I said. “We’ll share what we have with them. I brought three large boxes down from the room upstairs and placed them on the living room floor. Meghan watched seriously, as the boys and I filled one of the boxes with canned goods and foods.
While I sorted through our clothes, I encouraged the boys to go through their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys piled up old toys and games.
Meghan walked up with Lucy, her worn, much-loved rag doll hugged tightly to her chest. She came to the box that held the toys, pressed her round little face into Lucy's flat, painted-on-face, gave her a final kiss, then laid her gently on top of the other toys.
“Oh, Honey,” I said.” You don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.”
Meghan nodded seriously, eyes filled with held-back tears. "Lucy makes me happy, Mommy. Maybe she’ll make that other little girl happy, too.”
Paragraph. 1:
The boys had watched, open-mouthed,as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box.
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Paragraph. 2:
I looked my children for a long moment.
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参考答案
1、答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据文章Bali, Indonesia介绍内容It also makes for good diving and underwater photography, and is one of the best vacation spots for couples.(它也是潜水和水下摄影的好地方,也是情侣们最好的度假地点之一)可知,如果对潜水感兴趣,就去蓝梦岛(Nusa Lembongan),故选A。
2、答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据文章Auckland, New Zealand介绍内容The nearby Mount Eden is a volcanic mountain you can hike and explore. (附近的伊甸山是一座火山,你可以徒步旅行和探险)；和Best Time to Visit：March to May, September to November.(最佳游览时间：3月至5月,9月至11月)可知,如果你想探索一座火山,10月是最好的选择,故选C。
3、答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据文章Banff, Canada介绍内容Most people outside of Canada have probably never even heard of it, but that's what makes it so different from other attractions. (加拿大以外的大多数人可能从未听说过它,但这就是它与其他景点如此不同的原因)可知,与其他三个旅游目的地相比,外国人对Banff并不熟悉,故选C。
4、答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据 In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period, artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques, contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer.可知,Girl with a Pearl Earring的创作是受到了文艺复兴时期艺术家绘画技巧的启发。故正确答案为A。
5、答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据Known as the "Mona Lisa of the North", this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art history's most beloved paintings.可知,Girl with a Pearl Earring被认为能和《蒙娜丽莎》媲美。故正确答案为D。
6、答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line. This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First, he would "invent", or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then, he made a single colored underpainting. Next, he added color. And, finally, in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright, he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting.可知,本段的主要目的是介绍《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》这幅画使用到的技巧。故正确答案为B。
7、答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段Tracy所说的话"When you think about the Mona Lisa, she is also looking at us, but she isn't engaging—she's sitting back in the painting, self-contained," Tracy Chevalier, the author of the New York Times bestselling historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, points out, "While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there—there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time—and that is what makes her so appealing."可知,Tracy是使用对比的方式对《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》进行评论的。故正确答案为D。
8、答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The technology is in its early stage, still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money.(这项技术还处于早期阶段,决定投资脑力和资金的国家仍然可以使用)”可知,正如文章中所指出的那样,超导技术仍在开发中。故选B。
9、答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront.(与西方开始并随后传播到世界其他地区的工业化浪潮不同,新的发展正在全球各地的研究实验室中进行,而亚洲人处于领先地位)”可知,这项新技术与其他技术的不同之处在于它正在世界各地的研究实验室中进行培养。故选C。
10、答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront.(与西方开始并随后传播到世界其他地区的工业化浪潮不同,新的发展正在全球各地的研究实验室中进行,而亚洲人处于领先地位)”可知,从这篇文章中,我们可以得出结论,亚洲科学家在新技术的发展中获得了领先地位。故选A。
11、答案：B
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段“A new technology is going to ripe, one that could transform our daily lives, help to form new industries, even remove world economic powers from their present positions. Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront. Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago—superconductivity.(一项新技术即将成熟,它可以改变我们的日常生活,帮助形成新的产业,甚至将世界经济强国从目前的地位上移除。与西方开始并随后传播到世界其他地区的工业化浪潮不同,新的发展正在全球各地的研究实验室中进行,而亚洲人处于领先地位。物理学家们正在创造一种新的材料,这种材料显示出两年前还没有预见到的惊人特性—超导体技术)”结合文章讲述的是一项最新的超导体技术,介绍了这一技术的优势以及研发历史。可知,B选项“超导体技术：一项新技术”最符合文章标题。故选B。
12、答案：C
解析：词义猜测题。通过画线词下文"exposing the continent to even more price increases and possible shortages if it's a cold winter.(这将使欧洲大陆面临更多的价格上涨,如果冬天寒冷,还可能出现天然气短缺。)"可推知,此处指天然气储量是有限的、不足的,所以很可能在欧洲大陆上造成天然气短缺。画线词"scant"意为"不足的、缺乏的"。A.Total总共的；B.Additional额外的；C.Limited有限的；D.Regular有规律的。故选C项。
13、答案：A
解析：推理判断题。通过文章第五段"Utility companies' exposure to natural gas prices has increased as high-emission coal plants have been retired, while utilities face higher costs for carbon allowances required by the European Union's emissions trading system, which is aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.(随着高排放的燃煤电厂被淘汰,公用事业公司受到天然气价格的影响有所增加,同时,公用事业公司面临着欧盟碳排放交易体系要求的更高的碳排放额度成本,该体系旨在减少温室气体的排放。)"可推知,一些燃煤电厂的关闭是导致电价上涨的主要原因。故选A项。
14、答案：B
解析：细节理解题。通过文章倒数第二段"The tight gas market could bite even more sharply if there's an unusually cold winter. That's because European distributors did not refill reserves reduced during last winter as they typically had done in summer months.(如果今年冬天异常寒冷,供应紧张的天然气市场可能会受到更大的冲击。这是因为欧洲经销商没有像夏季那样补充去年冬季减少的库存。)"可知,异常寒冷的冬天会让天然气市场变得更加紧张是因为欧洲经销商没有做好准备。故选B项。
15、答案：C
解析：推理判断题。通过文章最后一段James Huckstepp的话"The short answer is Yes, this is a real risk.(简单的回答是肯定的,这是一个真正的风险。)"以及"Storage stocks are at record lows and there isn't currently any spare supply capacity that is exportable anywhere in the world.(库存处于历史最低水平,目前世界上任何地方都没有可供出口的备用供应能力。)"可推知,欧洲的天然气储备不足,未来可能面临严重的天然气短缺。故选C项。
16、答案：①-⑤ ADGBE
解析：①推理判断题。上文As the proverb goes , beauty is in the eye of the beholder.(俗话说,情人眼里出西施。)说明美感受观察者的主观感受影响。A项"But"表示与上文转折,讲的是环境也很重要,从而引出下文关于幸福感与环境之间的联系的论文研究: "A paper published two years ago in Nature found a connection between people's sense of well-being and the scenicness (美景) of where they lived."(两年前发表于《自然》的一篇论文发现,人们的幸福感与他们所居住的地方的景色之间存在联系。) A项符合文意。故选A项。
②推理判断题。上文The connection , the paper's authors found , held true whether a neighborhood was urban or rural.(论文发现,无论是在城市还是在农村,这种联系都是存在的。)说明无论地点在哪儿,幸福感和环境有关的联系都是存在的;下文Nor did levels of air pollution have any influence on it.(空气污染水平也不对其产生影响)说明与空气污染水平无关。所以设空处.也是讲的是影响人们幸福感的因素,而且由下文"Nor"可知设空处也是否定句。D项"It bore no relation to volunteers' social and economic status."(人们的幸福感和参与调查的志愿者的社会和经济地位无关。) 符合文意。故选D项。
③推理判断题。下文The team behind that Nature paper have nevertheless decided to have a go.(尽管如此,该论文的团队还是决定做一番尝试。)的"nevertheless"说明它与设空处之间是转折关系,也就是说,该团队所尝试的内容是有难度的。再根据后面The program's task was to work out ,by analyzing each photograph's features in the context of its Scenic-or-Not ratings, what it is that makes a landscape scenic.(该项目的任务是,通过分析对应不同美景等级的照片的特征,找出使风景被视为美景的因素。)可知,团队尝试分析景色被视为美景的因素。由此推知,设空处的内容与给美景下定义让人苦恼有关,所以G项"Determining what scenicness is, though, has always been frustrating for scientists."(确定美景的概念让科学家们感到沮丧。)符合文意,故选G项。
④推理判断题。上文In artificial landscapes, castles, churches and cottages were seen as scenic.(人工景观中,城堡、教堂和村舍被视为美景。)讲的是有些人工景观被评为美景。B项" Hospitals , garages and motels were not so much."讲的是医院、车库和汽车旅馆等另一些人工景观的美景评分并不高。上文和设空处讲的都是人工景观的美景评级结果,由此引出下文的结论:The analysis did, however, confirm one important finding from the team's previous study, which is also a message for town planners. Green spaces alone are not scenic.(然而,该研究的确印证了团队先前的一项研究,该研究也给城市规划师提供了建议。绿地自身不是美景)。故选B项。
⑤推理判断题。上文Green spaces alone are not scenic. To be so they need to involve contours (高低起伏的轮廓) and trees.(绿地自身不是美景,要有高低起伏的轮廓和树木。)说明要多种些树、具有高低起伏的轮廓才算是风景。E项对上文进行补充,即少一些草地,多一些树和灌木丛才受大家欢迎,符合文意。故选E项。
17、答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：今天早上,我们在堪萨斯州的威奇托市,正在拍摄每年春天穿越美国中部的剧烈且具有破坏性的天气。A. recognize认出；B. transform使变形；C. photograph拍摄；D. forecast预测。根据上文“When you are storm chasing”和下文“This time, we 13 to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it”可知作者一行人追逐风暴并进行拍摄。故选C项。
18、答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们在车上装上我们的装备,然后就出发了,在万里无云的蓝天下行驶了几百英里。A. nutrients营养；B. flavor风味；香料；C. equipment设备；D. documents文件。根据第一段中“When you are storm chasing”可知作者一行在追逐风暴,结合常识和上文“loaded the car with...”可推知,从事专业且危险的事情,他们需要带上设备。故选C项。
19、答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们接近风暴中心时,我们发现自己正在与大风、暴雨和猛烈的冰雹作斗争。A. mentioned提到；B. identified辨认；C. captured捕获；D. approached接近。根据上文“Then we reached the border of our targeted storm”可知,此处指作者一行接近风暴的中心。故选D项。
20、答案：A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们接近风暴中心时,我们发现自己正在与大风、暴雨和猛烈的冰雹作斗争。A. struggling挣扎；作斗争；B. comparing比较；C. engaged参加,从事；D. filled充满,装满。根据上文可知,作者一行接近了风暴中心,遭遇狂风、暴雨和冰雹,所以他们与这些恶劣天气作斗争。struggle with意为“与……作斗争”。故选A项。
21、答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：摄影师克里斯特尔在驾驶,加速以赶在风暴前面,但风暴移动得太快了。我们几乎跟不上它。A. pretended假装；B. accelerated加速,促进；C. deserved值得,应得；D. hesitated犹豫。根据下文“to get in front of the storm”可知,为了赶到风暴的前面需要加速行驶。故选B项。
22、答案：D
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：摄影师克里斯特尔在驾驶,加速以赶在风暴前面,但风暴移动得太快了。我们几乎跟不上它。A. instantly立刻,马上；B. gradually逐渐地；C. exactly精确地,正确地；D. hardly几乎不。根据上文“but it was moving too fast.”可知,他们几乎追不上风暴。故选D项。
23、答案：B
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后,我们看到了由风暴造成的可怕景象：在我们右边半英里处,被雨包裹的龙卷风。A. disgusting讨厌的；B. frightening可怕的；C. annoying厌烦的；D. embarrassing尴尬的。根据下文“a rain-wrapped tornado half a mile to our right”可知,在他们旁边出现了龙卷风,这是令人害怕的景象。故选B项。
24、答案：D
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：混乱的情况使我们很难把它保持在视线内。A. efficient效率高的；B. contradictory相互矛盾的；C. fundamental根本的,基本的；D. tough困难的。根据上文“The chaotic conditions”可推知,混乱的环境使他们很难看清风暴的动向。故选D项。
25、答案：A
解析：考查形容词短语辨析。句意：我们失去了我们的手机信号和所有我们迫切依赖的通讯数据。A. dependent on依靠；B. absorbed in全神贯注于；C. satisfied with满意；D. curious about好奇。结合常识和句中“our cellphone signals and all the data”可推知,他们需要依赖手机信号和数据来进行通讯。故选A项。
26、答案：D
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：就在这时,我们的探险队队长、气象专家尼克喊道：“我们必须逃离。”克里斯特尔突然改变方向,把车开向北方的一条乡间小路,躲开了疯狂的危险的追逐。A. deliberately故意地；B. frequently频繁地；C. rigidly严格地；D. abruptly突然地,唐突地。根据前文恶劣天气导致的混乱场面描述可知,此时情况十分紧急,故克里斯特尔是听到指令后立即(突然)改变行车方向。故选D项。
27、答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在这时,我们的探险队队长、气象专家尼克喊道：“我们必须逃离。”克里斯特尔突然改变方向,把车开向北方的一条乡间小路,躲开了疯狂的危险的追逐。A. predicting预测；B. tolerating容忍；C. escaping逃离；D. witnessing目睹。根据前文“We have to flee.”和“driving the car north onto a country road”可知,此处指我们为了逃离龙卷风的追逐而把车开到一条乡间小路。故选C项。
28、答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一段晴朗的天空之后,我们发现又有一场风暴在等着我们。A. cloud云；B. storm暴风雨；C. car汽车；D. road路,公路。根据前文对暴风雨天气的描述可知此处指另一场暴风雨正等着我们。故选B项。
29、答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一次,我们设法赶到了它的前面,停下来拍照,然后跑回车里躲避它极度的愤怒。A. regretted遗憾；B. devoted献身,致力；C. managed设法做到,管理；D. proposed提议,建议。根据下文“to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it”可知,这一次他们设法赶到了风暴的前面,并成功拍照。故选C项。
30、答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一次,我们设法赶到了它的前面,停下来拍照,然后跑回车里躲避它极度的愤怒。A. calm使镇静；B. ignore忽视；C. challenge挑战；D. avoid避免,避开。根据前文“racing back to the car”可知此处指为了避开风暴的突变。故选D项。
31、答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们看着闪电密布的云消散了,展现出夜空—这是对那些不顾危险寻找它的人的美丽奖赏。A. reward奖励；B. excuse借口；C. appetite食欲,胃口；D. thought想法。根据前文我们不顾危险拍摄暴风的细节描写,再结合语境可知此处指的是对那些不顾危险寻找它(恶劣天气景象)的人的美丽奖赏。故选A项。
32、答案：①are being worn②beliefs③which④if/when⑤maintaining⑥poisonous⑦prevention⑧an⑨constantly⑩as
解析：①考查动词语态。句意:如今,全世界都戴口罩,但中国是最早意识到戴口罩重要性的国家之一.根据时间状语nowadays和语境可知,疫情当下,戴口罩是正在发生的事情,应用现在进行时; wear与face masks是逻辑动宾关系,应用被动语态。故填are being worn。
②考查名词复数。句意:其中包括根植于中国传统医学的信念,其中“气”是一个非常重要的概念。 此处作动词include的宾语,应用名词belief, 意为"信念,观点",belief为可数名词;根据后半句可知“气”是很多信念中的一个,所以用复数beliefs.故填beliefs。
③考查定语从句。句意:其中包括根植于中国传统医学的信念,其中“气”是一个非常重要的概念。此处是非限定性定语从句,先行词是beliefs, 指物,关系词在从句中位于则介词后,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
④考查状语从句。句意:人们认为,如果(当)一个人气不足,他们更容易生病。根据句意可知,此处可以使用引导条件状语从句,也可以使用when引导时间状语从句。故填if或when。
⑤考查非谓语动词。句意:因此,保持肺中清洁空气的供应是很重要的。此处作主语,应用动名词形式。故填maintaining。
⑥考查形容词。句意:由于口罩可以过滤空中的有毒物质,人们倾向于认为口罩是预防疾病的有用工具。此处修饰名词matter,应用形容词poisonous"有毒的",作定语。故填poisonous。
⑦考直名词。句意:由于口罩可以过滤空气中的有毒物质,人们倾向于认为口罩是预防疾病的有用工具。此处作介词for的宾语,应用名词prevention, 意为“预防,阻止”。故填prevention。
⑧考查冠词。句意:据医学信息顾问邓小凡博士介绍,只要正确佩戴,口罩实际上可以防止病毒的传播。此处是Dr. Deng Xiaofan的同位语,表示泛指,应用不定冠词,且advisor为元音音素开头的单词,应用an。故填an。
⑨考查副词。句意:其他专家指出,健康人在非公共场合不需要一直戴口罩。 此处修饰谓语动词need to be wearing,应用副词constantly,意为“一直,持续不断的”,作状语。故填constantly。
⑩考查介词。句意:在预防新冠肺炎方面,有关部门建议正确佩戴口罩和经常洗手,这是控制疾病传播的有效方法。根据句意可知,此处表示“作为有效的方法”,应用介词as“作为”。故填as。
33、答案：
Dear Peter,
With swimming sweeping nationwide, a swimming club has been formed recently in our school. In light of your great passion about it, I'm writing to invite you to join it.
In order to enrich our campus life, the swimming club without doubt provides us with an opportunity to build up our strength and foster a healthy lifestyle. In addition, a diversity of water-based activities are held, ranging from routine practice to regularly-organized matches, which cultivate the sports spirit as well as sharpen swimming skills. Please sign up in Mr. Smith's office before next Friday.
Such a great chance is it that you can’t afford to miss it. I'm convinced that it will live up to your expectations.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
解析：这是一篇应用文。本篇要求考生给朋友Peter写信,邀请他加入学校组件的游泳俱乐部。
体裁:应用文
时态:根据提示,时态应以一般现在时为主
结构:总分总
要求:
1.组建俱乐部的目的;
2.俱乐部的主要活动;
3.报名的时间和地点;
第二步:列提纲(重点词组)
invite sb. to do sth./ set up/ provide sb. with sth./ in order to/ in addition/ range from...to.../ be aimed at/ as well as/ sign up/ be convinced that.../live up to
第三步:连词成句
1. With swimming sweeping nationwide, a swimming club has been set up recently in our school.
2. Knowing your great passion about it, I'm writing to invite you to join it.
3. In order to enrich our campus life, the swimming club without doubt provides us with an opportunity to build up our strength and foster a healthy lifestyle.
4. Additionally, a variety of water-based activities are held, ranging from routine practice to regularly organized matches, which cultivate the sports spirit as well as sharpen swimming sill.
5. Please sign up in Mr. Smith's office before next Friday.
6. Such a great chance is it that you can't afford to miss it.
7. I'm convinced that it will live up to your expectations.
第四步:连句成篇(加入衔接词或从句)
表示并列的连词: and/but/or/so...
状语从句连词: because/ if/ though/ although...
定语从句连词: which/ that when/ where…
第五步:修改润色(加入高级词汇或短语)
范文内容完整,要点全面,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当,上下文意思连贯,符合逻辑关系。作者在范文中使用了一些主从复合句,例如: In addition, a diversity of water-based activities are held, ranging from routine practice to regularly organized matches, which cultivate the sports spirit as well as sharpen swimming skills,中which引|导非限制性定语从句; Such a great chance is it that you can't afford to miss it.中that引导结果状语从句,且使用了部分倒装。
34、答案：
The boys had watched, open-mouthed, as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box. Without a word, Brad rose and went to his room. He came back carrying one of his favorite action figures. He hesitated briefly, clutching the toy, then looked over at Meghan and placed it in the box next to Lucy. A slow smile spread across Brett’s face. Then he jumped up, eyes twinkling as he ran to fetch some of his prized Matchbox cars. Astonished, I realized that the boys had also recognized what little Meghan’s gesture meant.
I looked at my children for a long moment. Swallowing back tears, I pulled all three of them into my arms. Inspired by my little ones, I removed my old jacket from the box of clothes. I replaced it with the new hunter green jacket that I had found on sale last week. I hoped the young woman in the picture would love it as much as I did. It’s easy to give what we don’t want any more, but harder to let go of things we cherish. However, the true spirit of giving is to give with your heart.
解析：本文以一张报纸上照片为线索展开。讲述了一次严重的龙卷风灾害后,作者在报纸上看到了很多受灾家庭的照片,心生怜悯之情。于是决定发动自己的家人向他们捐赠一些物资,自己的女儿将自己最喜欢的玩具也捐了出去的故事。
1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容 "当他们的小妹妹把她最喜欢的洋娃娃放进盒子里时,两个男孩张大了嘴巴看着。" 可知,第一段可描写男孩子门在看到妹妹这一举动之后的表现。
②由第二段首句内容 "我盯着我的孩子看了很长时间。" 可知,第二段可描写作者在看到自己孩子的举动之后的反应和内心的感悟。
2. 续写线索：男孩子惊讶—男孩子拿出自己的东西—我惊讶—拿出我的东西—感悟。
高级词汇：
行为类
①. 放弃：let go of / abandon
②. 忍住泪水：swallowing back / holding back tears
情绪类
①. 惊讶：astonished / amazed / be surprised
②. 犹豫：hesitate / stand at
高级句型：
1. I realized that the boys had also recognized what little Meghan's gesture meant.(that引导的宾语从句和what引导的宾语从句)
2. Swallowing back tears, I pulled all three of them into my arms. Inspired by my little ones, I removed my old jacket from the box of clothes.(由现在分词作伴随状语)
3. I replaced it with the new hunter green jacket that I had found on sale last week.(that引导的定语从句)
江苏省盐城市四校2023届高三上学期12月联考英语试卷
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Top Travel Destinations 2020
Penang, Malaysia
Penang is one of the only 13 states that make up Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Its food culture is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. If you’re a food lover, this is the place to go. The central location of Penang makes it a hub(枢纽) for cuisine from many different regions including India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Best Time to Visit：November to January
Bali, Indonesia
Bali has always been a top travel destination due to its beauty, but even so, there are still hidden spots away from the main tourist attractions that offer seclusion(清静) as well as peace and quiet. One such place is the island of Nusa Lembongan. One tourist attraction here is the underwater Big Buddha which has been placed by locals as a business attraction. It also makes for good diving and underwater photography, and is one of the best vacation spots for couples.
Best Time to Visit：May to September
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is a coastal city known for its breathtaking views and beautiful beaches and islands. The nearby Mount Eden is a volcanic mountain you can hike and explore. With its many hiking tracks, views, beaches, and cultural sites, Auckland has enough activities to keep you busy.
Best Time to Visit：March to May, September to November
Banff, Canada
Located in the northern part of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Banff is a small town of Canada. Most people outside of Canada have probably never even heard of it, but that’s what makes it so different from other attractions. Visitors can ski on Mount Norquay or ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain to swim in the Banff Upper Hot Springs and enjoy great views of the countryside.
Best Time to Visit：June to August, December to March
1、Where should you go if you are interested in diving?
A. Nusa Lembongan. B. Penang.
C. The Banff Gondola. D. The Banff Upper Hot Springs.
2、If you want to explore a volcanic mountain, which month is the best choice?
A. January. B. August. C. October. D. December.
3、What makes Banff special compared to the other three travel destinations?
A. It’s famous for its tasty food. B. It doesn’t have any mountains.
C. It’s not well—known to foreigners. D. It offers great views of beaches.
In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period, artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques, contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer. Known as the “Mona Lisa of the North”, this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art history’s most beloved paintings.
Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft, a city in Holland where the artist was born, lived and died. Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeer’s most well-known work of art. However, it did not attain international fame at its time of completion. That came about at the end of the 20th century, when it was featured in a special exhibition in Washington, D. C.
Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific person. Instead, it shows an unknown girl dressed in grand clothing who, “like a vision coming from the darkness,” art historian Arthur K. Wheelock explained in the Johannes Vermeer catalogue, “belongs to no specific time or place.”
Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line. This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First, he would “invent”, or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then, he made a single colored underpainting. Next, he added color. And, finally, in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright, he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting.
In addition to its fascinating context and appealing beauty, the piece is celebrated for the mystery that surrounds it. “When you think about the Mona Lisa, she is also looking at us, but she isn’t engaging—she’s sitting back in the painting, self-contained,” Tracy Chevalier, the author of the New York Times bestselling historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, points out. “While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there—there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time—and that is what makes her so appealing.”
4、What inspired the creation of Girl with a Pearl Earring?
A. Previous artists’ skills. B. The appearance of the girl.
C. Vermeer’s international fame. D. Encouragement from other artists.
5、What do we know about Girl with a Pearl Earring?
A. It is set in the artist’s birthplace.
B. It makes the artist famous overnight.
C. It describes a particular and exact girl.
D. It is regarded as a match for Mona Lisa.
6、What is the purpose of paragraph 4?
A. To introduce the subject of the painting.
B. To show techniques used in the painting.
C. To explain the artistic value of the painting.
D. To uncover the mystery behind the painting.
7、How does Tracy comment on Girl with a Pearl Earring?
A. By citing a theory. B. By giving a definition.
C. By offering an example. D. By making a comparison.
A new technology is going to ripe, one that could transform our daily lives, help to form new industries, even remove world economic powers from their present positions. Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront. Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago—superconductivity.
Used today only in specialized equipment, super conductors have the potential to radically change most of the electrical and electronic appliances found in the home, making them smaller, more powerful and efficient. They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with electric cars, and cut the cost of electricity. The new materials do something that even the best of conductors such as copper and silver cannot—they do away with all electrical resistance. The significances for energy storage are great.
The technology is in its early stage, still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money. For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limited practical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures. It was first observed in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, who cooled mercury to temperatures below -269℃ with liquid helium. Then in January last year, two IBM scientists, K. Alex Muller and J. George Bednorz, found a metal oxide ceramic that superconducted at -243℃. Their report went largely unnoticed until last December, when it was confirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston. Today Japan, India, China and other Asian countries all have their share of experts who spend their days and nights in labs, acting as midwives to a new technology.
8、As is indicated in the passage, the technology of superconductivity ______.
A. has already been developed
B. is still under development
C. will be used only in specialized equipment
D. will be used in daily lives in a few years
9、The new technology differs from the others in that _______.
A. it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the world
B. it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world
C. it is being cultivated in research labs around the world
D. it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and rich
10、From the passage, we may conclude that _______.
A. Asian scientists gain the lead in the growth of the new technology
B. Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75 years
C. IBM scientists’ report receive immediate attention all over the world
D. the West was astonished at the new technology developed by the Asians
11、Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Prospect of a New Technology
B. Superconductivity: A New Technology
C. A New Technology: The Key to Change the Way of Our Lives
D. A New Technology: A Joint Effort of Many Countries
Wholesale prices for gas and electricity are increasing suddenly across Europe, raising the possibility of increases in already-high utility (公共事业) bills and further pain for people who have taken a financial hit from COVID-19.
Governments are struggling to find ways to limit costs to consumers as scant natural gas reserves present yet another potential problem, exposing the continent to even more price increases and possible shortages if it’s a cold winter.
In the U.K., many people will see their gas and electricity bills rise next month after the nation’s energy regulator approved a 12% price increase for those without contracts that lock in rates. Officials in Italy have warned that prices will increase by 40% for the quarter that will be billed in October.
There are multiple causes for the price increases, energy analysts say, including tight supplies of natural gas used to generate electricity, higher costs for permits to release carbon dioxide as part of Europe’s fight against climate change, and less supply from wind in some cases.
Analysts at S&P Global Platts say electricity prices have risen due to strong demand from places like data centers and electric cars, but above all because of the rise in the price of natural gas used in generating plants. Utility companies’ exposure to natural gas prices has increased as high-emission coal plants have been retired, while utilities face higher costs for carbon allowances required by the European Union’s emissions trading system, which is aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
The tight gas market could bite even more sharply if there’s an unusually cold winter. That’s because European distributors did not refill reserves reduced during last winter as they typically had done in summer months. In March 2008, when the freeze named “the beast from the east” hit Europe, industrial users in the U.K got a notice that there was a risk of interruption, although it didn’t come to that.
Could Europe run out of gas? “The short answer is Yes, this is a real risk,” said James Huckstepp, an analyst at S&P Global Platts. “Storage stocks are at record lows and there isn’t currently any spare supply capacity that is exportable anywhere in the world. The longer answer is that it’s hard to predict how it will play out given that Europe has never run out of gas in two decades under the current distribution system.”
12、What does the underlined word “scant” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Total. B. Additional. C. Limited. D. Regular.
13、What has actually led to the rise of electricity prices?
A. The closure of some coal plants.
B. The great demand for electric cars.
C. The competition between utility companies.
D. The change in the emissions trading system.
14、Why could an unusually cold winter make the gas market tighter?
A. More natural gas will be needed for industrial use.
B. European distributors don’t make good preparations.
C. It is not easy to fill reserves during the cold weather.
D. Utility companies work can be easily interrupted.
15、What can we learn from James Huckstepp’s words in the last paragraph?
A. Europe is expected to seek help from other countries.
B. It is hard to control the gas price in Europe at present.
C. Europe might face a serious shortage of gas in the future.
D. There’s something wrong with Europe’s distribution system.
二、七选五
16、 As the proverb goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ①_______ A paper published two years ago in Nature found a connection between people’s sense of well-being and the scenicness (美景) of where they lived. The paper’s authors measured scenicness by conducting a survey among volunteers.
The connection, the paper’s authors found, held true whether a neighborhood was urban or rural. ②_______ Nor did levels of air pollution have any influence on it. The authors also discovered that differences in volunteers’ health were better explained by the scenicness of where they lived than by the amount of green space around them.
③_______ The team behind that Nature paper have nevertheless decided to have a go. They have adapted a computer program to recognize beautiful landscapes, whether natural or artificial, using the criteria that a human beholder would employ. The program’s task was to work out, by analyzing each photograph’s features in the context of its Scenic-or-Not ratings, what it is that makes a landscape scenic.
Most of the results are not surprising. Lakes and horizons scored well. So did valleys and snowy mountains. In artificial landscapes, castles, churches and cottages were seen as scenic. ④_______ The analysis did, however, confirm one important finding from the team’s previous study, which is also a message for town planners. Green spaces alone are not scenic. To be so they need to involve contours (高低起伏的轮廓) and trees. ⑤_______
A.But surroundings matter.
B.Hospitals, garages and motels were not so much.
C.So people have a deep affection for where they live.
D.It bore no relation to volunteers’ social and economic status.
E.Therefore, less grass and more trees and bushes would be welcome.
F.Natural landscapes are rated as scenicness as opposed to artificial landscapes.
G.Determining what scenicness is, though, has always been frustrating for scientists.
三、完形填空（15空）
When you are storm chasing, most mornings start off in a cheap hotel trying to remember where you ended up the night before. This morning, we were in Wichita, Kansas, midway through a project to 1 the dramatic and destructive weather that travels across the middle of the United States every spring.
We loaded the car with our 2 , and off we went, driving under cloudless blue skies for hundreds of miles. Then we reached the border of our targeted storm and entered a dark scene of clouds and occasional rain. As we 3 the heart of the storm, we found ourselves 4 with high winds, violent rain, and severe hail (冰雹). Photographer Krystle, at the wheel, 5 to get in front of the storm, but it was moving too fast. We could 6 keep pace with it.
Then we caught sight of something 7 , created by the storm: a rain-wrapped tornado half a mile to our right. The chaotic conditions made it 8 for us to keep it in sight. We lost our cellphone signals and all the data we were desperately 9 for communication. We couldn’t see beyond 20 feet. That was when Nick, our expedition (探险) leader and weather expert, called, “We have to flee.” Krystle 10 changed direction, driving the car north onto a country road, 11 the madness of that dangerous chase.
We weren’t done. After a stretch of clear skies, we found another 12 waiting for us. This time, we 13 to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it and racing back to the car to 14 its extreme anger.
A little past midnight, we let the storm go. We watched as the lightning-filled cloud rolled away, displaying the night sky — a beautiful 15 for those reckless (不顾危险的) enough to seek it.
17、A. recognize B. transform C. photograph D. forecast
18、A. nutrients B. flavor C. equipment D. documents
19、A. mentioned B. identified C. captured D. approached
20、A. struggling B. comparing C. engaged D. filled
21、A. pretended B. accelerated C. deserved D. hesitated
22、A. instantly B. gradually C. exactly D. hardly
23、A. disgusting B. frightening C. annoying D. embarrassing
24、A. efficient B. contradictory C. fundamental D. tough
25、A. dependent on B. absorbed in C. satisfied with D. curious about
26、A. deliberately B. frequently C. rigidly D. abruptly
27、A. predicting B. tolerating C. escaping D. witnessing
28、A. cloud B. storm C. car D. road
29、A. regretted B. devoted C. managed D. proposed
30、A. calm B. ignore C. challenge D. avoid
31、A. reward B. excuse C. appetite D. thought
四、语法填空
32、 Nowadays, face masks ①________(wear) all over the world, but China is one of first countries to realize the importance off the wearing of face masks. In fact, it is also a result of traditional cultural factors in China
These include the ②________ (believe) rooted in traditional Chinese medicine of ③________ qi is a hugely important concept. The Chinese character for qi is related to air, breathing, and energy. People believe that ④________ one is low on qi, they are more likely to fall ill. Thus, ⑤________ (maintain) a supply of clean air in one’s lungs is important Because face masks can filter out ⑥________ (poison) matter in the air, people tend to consider them a useful tool for disease ⑦________ (prevent).
Some experts argue that effectiveness of face masks in preventing disease is great. According to Dr. Deng Xiaofan, ⑧________ advisor of medical information, face masks can actually prevent the spread of viruses on condition that they are worn correctly. Other experts have pointed out that healthy people do not need to be ⑨________ (constant) wearing them when not in public, When it comes to preventing COVID-19, authorities advise correct face masks wearing and frequent hand washing ⑩________ effective ways of controlling the spread of diseases.
五、书面表达
33、假定你是李华,你校组建了游泳俱乐部。请给在我校留学的朋友Peter写信,邀请他加入。内容包括:
1.组建俱乐部的目的；
2.俱乐部的主要活动；
3.报名的时间和地点；
注意:
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
34、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 a tornado(龙卷风) touched down in a small town nearby, many families were left completed ruined. Afterward all the local newspapers carried many human-interest stories featuring some of the families who suffered the hardest.
One Sunday, a particular picture especially touched me. A young woman stood in front of an entirely shattered(破碎的) mobile home, a depressed expression on her face. A young boy, seven or eight years old, stood at her side, eyes downward. Clutching(紧握) at her skirt was a tiny girl who stared into the camera, eyes wide with confusion and fear.
The article that went with the picture gave the clothing sizes of each family member. With growing interest, I noticed that their sizes closely matched ours. This would be a good opportunity to teach my children to help those less fortunate than themselves. I stuck the picture of the young family on our refrigerator, explaining their difficulty to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and to three-year-old Meghan.
“These poor people now have nothing,” I said. “We’ll share what we have with them. I brought three large boxes down from the room upstairs and placed them on the living room floor. Meghan watched seriously, as the boys and I filled one of the boxes with canned goods and foods.
While I sorted through our clothes, I encouraged the boys to go through their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys piled up old toys and games.
Meghan walked up with Lucy, her worn, much-loved rag doll hugged tightly to her chest. She came to the box that held the toys, pressed her round little face into Lucy's flat, painted-on-face, gave her a final kiss, then laid her gently on top of the other toys.
“Oh, Honey,” I said.” You don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.”
Meghan nodded seriously, eyes filled with held-back tears. "Lucy makes me happy, Mommy. Maybe she’ll make that other little girl happy, too.”
Paragraph. 1:
The boys had watched, open-mouthed,as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box.
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Paragraph. 2:
I looked my children for a long moment.
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参考答案
1、答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据文章Bali, Indonesia介绍内容It also makes for good diving and underwater photography, and is one of the best vacation spots for couples.(它也是潜水和水下摄影的好地方,也是情侣们最好的度假地点之一)可知,如果对潜水感兴趣,就去蓝梦岛(Nusa Lembongan),故选A。
2、答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据文章Auckland, New Zealand介绍内容The nearby Mount Eden is a volcanic mountain you can hike and explore. (附近的伊甸山是一座火山,你可以徒步旅行和探险)；和Best Time to Visit：March to May, September to November.(最佳游览时间：3月至5月,9月至11月)可知,如果你想探索一座火山,10月是最好的选择,故选C。
3、答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据文章Banff, Canada介绍内容Most people outside of Canada have probably never even heard of it, but that's what makes it so different from other attractions. (加拿大以外的大多数人可能从未听说过它,但这就是它与其他景点如此不同的原因)可知,与其他三个旅游目的地相比,外国人对Banff并不熟悉,故选C。
4、答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据 In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period, artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques, contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer.可知,Girl with a Pearl Earring的创作是受到了文艺复兴时期艺术家绘画技巧的启发。故正确答案为A。
5、答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据Known as the "Mona Lisa of the North", this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art history's most beloved paintings.可知,Girl with a Pearl Earring被认为能和《蒙娜丽莎》媲美。故正确答案为D。
6、答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line. This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First, he would "invent", or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then, he made a single colored underpainting. Next, he added color. And, finally, in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright, he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting.可知,本段的主要目的是介绍《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》这幅画使用到的技巧。故正确答案为B。
7、答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段Tracy所说的话"When you think about the Mona Lisa, she is also looking at us, but she isn't engaging—she's sitting back in the painting, self-contained," Tracy Chevalier, the author of the New York Times bestselling historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, points out, "While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there—there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time—and that is what makes her so appealing."可知,Tracy是使用对比的方式对《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》进行评论的。故正确答案为D。
8、答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The technology is in its early stage, still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money.(这项技术还处于早期阶段,决定投资脑力和资金的国家仍然可以使用)”可知,正如文章中所指出的那样,超导技术仍在开发中。故选B。
9、答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront.(与西方开始并随后传播到世界其他地区的工业化浪潮不同,新的发展正在全球各地的研究实验室中进行,而亚洲人处于领先地位)”可知,这项新技术与其他技术的不同之处在于它正在世界各地的研究实验室中进行培养。故选C。
10、答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront.(与西方开始并随后传播到世界其他地区的工业化浪潮不同,新的发展正在全球各地的研究实验室中进行,而亚洲人处于领先地位)”可知,从这篇文章中,我们可以得出结论,亚洲科学家在新技术的发展中获得了领先地位。故选A。
11、答案：B
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段“A new technology is going to ripe, one that could transform our daily lives, help to form new industries, even remove world economic powers from their present positions. Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront. Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago—superconductivity.(一项新技术即将成熟,它可以改变我们的日常生活,帮助形成新的产业,甚至将世界经济强国从目前的地位上移除。与西方开始并随后传播到世界其他地区的工业化浪潮不同,新的发展正在全球各地的研究实验室中进行,而亚洲人处于领先地位。物理学家们正在创造一种新的材料,这种材料显示出两年前还没有预见到的惊人特性—超导体技术)”结合文章讲述的是一项最新的超导体技术,介绍了这一技术的优势以及研发历史。可知,B选项“超导体技术：一项新技术”最符合文章标题。故选B。
12、答案：C
解析：词义猜测题。通过画线词下文"exposing the continent to even more price increases and possible shortages if it's a cold winter.(这将使欧洲大陆面临更多的价格上涨,如果冬天寒冷,还可能出现天然气短缺。)"可推知,此处指天然气储量是有限的、不足的,所以很可能在欧洲大陆上造成天然气短缺。画线词"scant"意为"不足的、缺乏的"。A.Total总共的；B.Additional额外的；C.Limited有限的；D.Regular有规律的。故选C项。
13、答案：A
解析：推理判断题。通过文章第五段"Utility companies' exposure to natural gas prices has increased as high-emission coal plants have been retired, while utilities face higher costs for carbon allowances required by the European Union's emissions trading system, which is aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.(随着高排放的燃煤电厂被淘汰,公用事业公司受到天然气价格的影响有所增加,同时,公用事业公司面临着欧盟碳排放交易体系要求的更高的碳排放额度成本,该体系旨在减少温室气体的排放。)"可推知,一些燃煤电厂的关闭是导致电价上涨的主要原因。故选A项。
14、答案：B
解析：细节理解题。通过文章倒数第二段"The tight gas market could bite even more sharply if there's an unusually cold winter. That's because European distributors did not refill reserves reduced during last winter as they typically had done in summer months.(如果今年冬天异常寒冷,供应紧张的天然气市场可能会受到更大的冲击。这是因为欧洲经销商没有像夏季那样补充去年冬季减少的库存。)"可知,异常寒冷的冬天会让天然气市场变得更加紧张是因为欧洲经销商没有做好准备。故选B项。
15、答案：C
解析：推理判断题。通过文章最后一段James Huckstepp的话"The short answer is Yes, this is a real risk.(简单的回答是肯定的,这是一个真正的风险。)"以及"Storage stocks are at record lows and there isn't currently any spare supply capacity that is exportable anywhere in the world.(库存处于历史最低水平,目前世界上任何地方都没有可供出口的备用供应能力。)"可推知,欧洲的天然气储备不足,未来可能面临严重的天然气短缺。故选C项。
16、答案：①-⑤ ADGBE
解析：①推理判断题。上文As the proverb goes , beauty is in the eye of the beholder.(俗话说,情人眼里出西施。)说明美感受观察者的主观感受影响。A项"But"表示与上文转折,讲的是环境也很重要,从而引出下文关于幸福感与环境之间的联系的论文研究: "A paper published two years ago in Nature found a connection between people's sense of well-being and the scenicness (美景) of where they lived."(两年前发表于《自然》的一篇论文发现,人们的幸福感与他们所居住的地方的景色之间存在联系。) A项符合文意。故选A项。
②推理判断题。上文The connection , the paper's authors found , held true whether a neighborhood was urban or rural.(论文发现,无论是在城市还是在农村,这种联系都是存在的。)说明无论地点在哪儿,幸福感和环境有关的联系都是存在的;下文Nor did levels of air pollution have any influence on it.(空气污染水平也不对其产生影响)说明与空气污染水平无关。所以设空处.也是讲的是影响人们幸福感的因素,而且由下文"Nor"可知设空处也是否定句。D项"It bore no relation to volunteers' social and economic status."(人们的幸福感和参与调查的志愿者的社会和经济地位无关。) 符合文意。故选D项。
③推理判断题。下文The team behind that Nature paper have nevertheless decided to have a go.(尽管如此,该论文的团队还是决定做一番尝试。)的"nevertheless"说明它与设空处之间是转折关系,也就是说,该团队所尝试的内容是有难度的。再根据后面The program's task was to work out ,by analyzing each photograph's features in the context of its Scenic-or-Not ratings, what it is that makes a landscape scenic.(该项目的任务是,通过分析对应不同美景等级的照片的特征,找出使风景被视为美景的因素。)可知,团队尝试分析景色被视为美景的因素。由此推知,设空处的内容与给美景下定义让人苦恼有关,所以G项"Determining what scenicness is, though, has always been frustrating for scientists."(确定美景的概念让科学家们感到沮丧。)符合文意,故选G项。
④推理判断题。上文In artificial landscapes, castles, churches and cottages were seen as scenic.(人工景观中,城堡、教堂和村舍被视为美景。)讲的是有些人工景观被评为美景。B项" Hospitals , garages and motels were not so much."讲的是医院、车库和汽车旅馆等另一些人工景观的美景评分并不高。上文和设空处讲的都是人工景观的美景评级结果,由此引出下文的结论:The analysis did, however, confirm one important finding from the team's previous study, which is also a message for town planners. Green spaces alone are not scenic.(然而,该研究的确印证了团队先前的一项研究,该研究也给城市规划师提供了建议。绿地自身不是美景)。故选B项。
⑤推理判断题。上文Green spaces alone are not scenic. To be so they need to involve contours (高低起伏的轮廓) and trees.(绿地自身不是美景,要有高低起伏的轮廓和树木。)说明要多种些树、具有高低起伏的轮廓才算是风景。E项对上文进行补充,即少一些草地,多一些树和灌木丛才受大家欢迎,符合文意。故选E项。
17、答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：今天早上,我们在堪萨斯州的威奇托市,正在拍摄每年春天穿越美国中部的剧烈且具有破坏性的天气。A. recognize认出；B. transform使变形；C. photograph拍摄；D. forecast预测。根据上文“When you are storm chasing”和下文“This time, we 13 to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it”可知作者一行人追逐风暴并进行拍摄。故选C项。
18、答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们在车上装上我们的装备,然后就出发了,在万里无云的蓝天下行驶了几百英里。A. nutrients营养；B. flavor风味；香料；C. equipment设备；D. documents文件。根据第一段中“When you are storm chasing”可知作者一行在追逐风暴,结合常识和上文“loaded the car with...”可推知,从事专业且危险的事情,他们需要带上设备。故选C项。
19、答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们接近风暴中心时,我们发现自己正在与大风、暴雨和猛烈的冰雹作斗争。A. mentioned提到；B. identified辨认；C. captured捕获；D. approached接近。根据上文“Then we reached the border of our targeted storm”可知,此处指作者一行接近风暴的中心。故选D项。
20、答案：A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们接近风暴中心时,我们发现自己正在与大风、暴雨和猛烈的冰雹作斗争。A. struggling挣扎；作斗争；B. comparing比较；C. engaged参加,从事；D. filled充满,装满。根据上文可知,作者一行接近了风暴中心,遭遇狂风、暴雨和冰雹,所以他们与这些恶劣天气作斗争。struggle with意为“与……作斗争”。故选A项。
21、答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：摄影师克里斯特尔在驾驶,加速以赶在风暴前面,但风暴移动得太快了。我们几乎跟不上它。A. pretended假装；B. accelerated加速,促进；C. deserved值得,应得；D. hesitated犹豫。根据下文“to get in front of the storm”可知,为了赶到风暴的前面需要加速行驶。故选B项。
22、答案：D
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：摄影师克里斯特尔在驾驶,加速以赶在风暴前面,但风暴移动得太快了。我们几乎跟不上它。A. instantly立刻,马上；B. gradually逐渐地；C. exactly精确地,正确地；D. hardly几乎不。根据上文“but it was moving too fast.”可知,他们几乎追不上风暴。故选D项。
23、答案：B
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后,我们看到了由风暴造成的可怕景象：在我们右边半英里处,被雨包裹的龙卷风。A. disgusting讨厌的；B. frightening可怕的；C. annoying厌烦的；D. embarrassing尴尬的。根据下文“a rain-wrapped tornado half a mile to our right”可知,在他们旁边出现了龙卷风,这是令人害怕的景象。故选B项。
24、答案：D
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：混乱的情况使我们很难把它保持在视线内。A. efficient效率高的；B. contradictory相互矛盾的；C. fundamental根本的,基本的；D. tough困难的。根据上文“The chaotic conditions”可推知,混乱的环境使他们很难看清风暴的动向。故选D项。
25、答案：A
解析：考查形容词短语辨析。句意：我们失去了我们的手机信号和所有我们迫切依赖的通讯数据。A. dependent on依靠；B. absorbed in全神贯注于；C. satisfied with满意；D. curious about好奇。结合常识和句中“our cellphone signals and all the data”可推知,他们需要依赖手机信号和数据来进行通讯。故选A项。
26、答案：D
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：就在这时,我们的探险队队长、气象专家尼克喊道：“我们必须逃离。”克里斯特尔突然改变方向,把车开向北方的一条乡间小路,躲开了疯狂的危险的追逐。A. deliberately故意地；B. frequently频繁地；C. rigidly严格地；D. abruptly突然地,唐突地。根据前文恶劣天气导致的混乱场面描述可知,此时情况十分紧急,故克里斯特尔是听到指令后立即(突然)改变行车方向。故选D项。
27、答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在这时,我们的探险队队长、气象专家尼克喊道：“我们必须逃离。”克里斯特尔突然改变方向,把车开向北方的一条乡间小路,躲开了疯狂的危险的追逐。A. predicting预测；B. tolerating容忍；C. escaping逃离；D. witnessing目睹。根据前文“We have to flee.”和“driving the car north onto a country road”可知,此处指我们为了逃离龙卷风的追逐而把车开到一条乡间小路。故选C项。
28、答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一段晴朗的天空之后,我们发现又有一场风暴在等着我们。A. cloud云；B. storm暴风雨；C. car汽车；D. road路,公路。根据前文对暴风雨天气的描述可知此处指另一场暴风雨正等着我们。故选B项。
29、答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一次,我们设法赶到了它的前面,停下来拍照,然后跑回车里躲避它极度的愤怒。A. regretted遗憾；B. devoted献身,致力；C. managed设法做到,管理；D. proposed提议,建议。根据下文“to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it”可知,这一次他们设法赶到了风暴的前面,并成功拍照。故选C项。
30、答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一次,我们设法赶到了它的前面,停下来拍照,然后跑回车里躲避它极度的愤怒。A. calm使镇静；B. ignore忽视；C. challenge挑战；D. avoid避免,避开。根据前文“racing back to the car”可知此处指为了避开风暴的突变。故选D项。
31、答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们看着闪电密布的云消散了,展现出夜空—这是对那些不顾危险寻找它的人的美丽奖赏。A. reward奖励；B. excuse借口；C. appetite食欲,胃口；D. thought想法。根据前文我们不顾危险拍摄暴风的细节描写,再结合语境可知此处指的是对那些不顾危险寻找它(恶劣天气景象)的人的美丽奖赏。故选A项。
32、答案：①are being worn②beliefs③which④if/when⑤maintaining⑥poisonous⑦prevention⑧an⑨constantly⑩as
解析：①考查动词语态。句意:如今,全世界都戴口罩,但中国是最早意识到戴口罩重要性的国家之一.根据时间状语nowadays和语境可知,疫情当下,戴口罩是正在发生的事情,应用现在进行时; wear与face masks是逻辑动宾关系,应用被动语态。故填are being worn。
②考查名词复数。句意:其中包括根植于中国传统医学的信念,其中“气”是一个非常重要的概念。 此处作动词include的宾语,应用名词belief, 意为"信念,观点",belief为可数名词;根据后半句可知“气”是很多信念中的一个,所以用复数beliefs.故填beliefs。
③考查定语从句。句意:其中包括根植于中国传统医学的信念,其中“气”是一个非常重要的概念。此处是非限定性定语从句,先行词是beliefs, 指物,关系词在从句中位于则介词后,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
④考查状语从句。句意:人们认为,如果(当)一个人气不足,他们更容易生病。根据句意可知,此处可以使用引导条件状语从句,也可以使用when引导时间状语从句。故填if或when。
⑤考查非谓语动词。句意:因此,保持肺中清洁空气的供应是很重要的。此处作主语,应用动名词形式。故填maintaining。
⑥考查形容词。句意:由于口罩可以过滤空中的有毒物质,人们倾向于认为口罩是预防疾病的有用工具。此处修饰名词matter,应用形容词poisonous"有毒的",作定语。故填poisonous。
⑦考直名词。句意:由于口罩可以过滤空气中的有毒物质,人们倾向于认为口罩是预防疾病的有用工具。此处作介词for的宾语,应用名词prevention, 意为“预防,阻止”。故填prevention。
⑧考查冠词。句意:据医学信息顾问邓小凡博士介绍,只要正确佩戴,口罩实际上可以防止病毒的传播。此处是Dr. Deng Xiaofan的同位语,表示泛指,应用不定冠词,且advisor为元音音素开头的单词,应用an。故填an。
⑨考查副词。句意:其他专家指出,健康人在非公共场合不需要一直戴口罩。 此处修饰谓语动词need to be wearing,应用副词constantly,意为“一直,持续不断的”,作状语。故填constantly。
⑩考查介词。句意:在预防新冠肺炎方面,有关部门建议正确佩戴口罩和经常洗手,这是控制疾病传播的有效方法。根据句意可知,此处表示“作为有效的方法”,应用介词as“作为”。故填as。
33、答案：
Dear Peter,
With swimming sweeping nationwide, a swimming club has been formed recently in our school. In light of your great passion about it, I'm writing to invite you to join it.
In order to enrich our campus life, the swimming club without doubt provides us with an opportunity to build up our strength and foster a healthy lifestyle. In addition, a diversity of water-based activities are held, ranging from routine practice to regularly-organized matches, which cultivate the sports spirit as well as sharpen swimming skills. Please sign up in Mr. Smith's office before next Friday.
Such a great chance is it that you can’t afford to miss it. I'm convinced that it will live up to your expectations.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
解析：这是一篇应用文。本篇要求考生给朋友Peter写信,邀请他加入学校组件的游泳俱乐部。
体裁:应用文
时态:根据提示,时态应以一般现在时为主
结构:总分总
要求:
1.组建俱乐部的目的;
2.俱乐部的主要活动;
3.报名的时间和地点;
第二步:列提纲(重点词组)
invite sb. to do sth./ set up/ provide sb. with sth./ in order to/ in addition/ range from...to.../ be aimed at/ as well as/ sign up/ be convinced that.../live up to
第三步:连词成句
1. With swimming sweeping nationwide, a swimming club has been set up recently in our school.
2. Knowing your great passion about it, I'm writing to invite you to join it.
3. In order to enrich our campus life, the swimming club without doubt provides us with an opportunity to build up our strength and foster a healthy lifestyle.
4. Additionally, a variety of water-based activities are held, ranging from routine practice to regularly organized matches, which cultivate the sports spirit as well as sharpen swimming sill.
5. Please sign up in Mr. Smith's office before next Friday.
6. Such a great chance is it that you can't afford to miss it.
7. I'm convinced that it will live up to your expectations.
第四步:连句成篇(加入衔接词或从句)
表示并列的连词: and/but/or/so...
状语从句连词: because/ if/ though/ although...
定语从句连词: which/ that when/ where…
第五步:修改润色(加入高级词汇或短语)
范文内容完整,要点全面,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当,上下文意思连贯,符合逻辑关系。作者在范文中使用了一些主从复合句,例如: In addition, a diversity of water-based activities are held, ranging from routine practice to regularly organized matches, which cultivate the sports spirit as well as sharpen swimming skills,中which引|导非限制性定语从句; Such a great chance is it that you can't afford to miss it.中that引导结果状语从句,且使用了部分倒装。
34、答案：
The boys had watched, open-mouthed, as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box. Without a word, Brad rose and went to his room. He came back carrying one of his favorite action figures. He hesitated briefly, clutching the toy, then looked over at Meghan and placed it in the box next to Lucy. A slow smile spread across Brett’s face. Then he jumped up, eyes twinkling as he ran to fetch some of his prized Matchbox cars. Astonished, I realized that the boys had also recognized what little Meghan’s gesture meant.
I looked at my children for a long moment. Swallowing back tears, I pulled all three of them into my arms. Inspired by my little ones, I removed my old jacket from the box of clothes. I replaced it with the new hunter green jacket that I had found on sale last week. I hoped the young woman in the picture would love it as much as I did. It’s easy to give what we don’t want any more, but harder to let go of things we cherish. However, the true spirit of giving is to give with your heart.
解析：本文以一张报纸上照片为线索展开。讲述了一次严重的龙卷风灾害后,作者在报纸上看到了很多受灾家庭的照片,心生怜悯之情。于是决定发动自己的家人向他们捐赠一些物资,自己的女儿将自己最喜欢的玩具也捐了出去的故事。
1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容 "当他们的小妹妹把她最喜欢的洋娃娃放进盒子里时,两个男孩张大了嘴巴看着。" 可知,第一段可描写男孩子门在看到妹妹这一举动之后的表现。
②由第二段首句内容 "我盯着我的孩子看了很长时间。" 可知,第二段可描写作者在看到自己孩子的举动之后的反应和内心的感悟。
2. 续写线索：男孩子惊讶—男孩子拿出自己的东西—我惊讶—拿出我的东西—感悟。
高级词汇：
行为类
①. 放弃：let go of / abandon
②. 忍住泪水：swallowing back / holding back tears
情绪类
①. 惊讶：astonished / amazed / be surprised
②. 犹豫：hesitate / stand at
高级句型：
1. I realized that the boys had also recognized what little Meghan's gesture meant.(that引导的宾语从句和what引导的宾语从句)
2. Swallowing back tears, I pulled all three of them into my arms. Inspired by my little ones, I removed my old jacket from the box of clothes.(由现在分词作伴随状语)
3. I replaced it with the new hunter green jacket that I had found on sale last week.(that引导的定语从句)
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