2022-2023学年江西省抚州市七校高二下学期期中联考英语试卷含答案

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 南丰一中 黎川一中 宜黄一中 南城二中 金溪一中 广昌一中 乐安县实验学校
2022-2023学年度下学期期中联考
高二英语试卷
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man’s destination?
A. Broadway Street. B. 5th Avenue. C. Park Avenue.
2. Why does the man talk to Jane?
A. To ask for advice.
B. To buy a computer from her.
C. To borrow money.
3. Where are the speakers?
A. In a hotel. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant.
4. When will the party be held?
A. On December 13th. B. On December 30th. C. On December 31st.
5. What does Alice think of Sam Smith’s second album?
A. Boring. B. Wonderful. C. Confusing.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Which movie are the speakers going to see?
A. Jaws. B. Saving Private Ryan. C. Jurassic Park.
7. How will the speakers go to the cinema?
A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did Lisa do on Saturday afternoon?
A. She went to the gym. B. She took a part-time job. C. She did some shopping.
9. What will the man probably do next?
A. Clean his room. B. Borrow some books. C. Study for an exam.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
11. What’s the girl’s problem?
A. She has a cough. B. She has a fever. C. She has a stomachache.
12. Who might the man call?
A. Mrs. Black. B. The girl’s parents. C. Mr. Miller.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What lead (s) to worse environment according to the man?
A. Natural disasters. B. Large population. C. Various types of pollution.
14. What is the man?
A. A student. B. A librarian. C. A teacher.
15. What does the man believe the environment be like one day?
A. Beautiful. B. Terrible. C. Strange.
16. How many pages has Jack left to read?
A. 178. B. 183. C. 361.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What should caregivers do to get the attention of people with dementia（痴呆）?
A. Give many choices.
B. Reduce noise and distractions.
C. Use simple words and sentences.
18. How should caregivers interact with people with dementia?
A. By setting a positive mood.
B. By asking open-ended questions.
C. By using a higher and louder voice.
19. Which of the following does the speaker think is of great importance?
A. Asking simple questions.
B. Maintaining a sense of humor.
C. Recalling the good times in the past.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. Medical treatments for dementia.
B. Typical behaviors of people with dementia.
C. Communication tips for caregivers of dementia.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Stories are loved by people of all ages, Stories for kids play a major role in shaping their personalities. Below is a list of some of the best short stories for kids that we’re sure that your child would enjoy reading:
Panchatantra Stories in English
Most children stories significantly focus on teaching morals to kids. Panchatantra stories for kids are designed with the same motive. These are the oldest short moral stories for kids. l These amazing small stories for kids in English from Panchatantra have reached an audience worldwide, To attract your kids with exciting stories, we provide you with our versions of some of the most famous and loved Panchatantra Stories for kids.
Fairy Tales Stories Fairy
Tales stories are loved by kids. The world of fantasy attracts everyone. These children stories give them a chance to leap into a world full of possibilities and imagination aswell as moral lessons. They build their own versions of the fairies. Thus, such short stories for kids in English can build better innovation in children.
Moral Stories for Kids in English
Moral stories for children are those stories that convey moral values, which are crucial during their upbringing. Usually, moral stories for kids convey principles such as love.
respect, honesty, virtues, etc. to their readers. Short moral stories for kids fill kids with a better understanding of what is considered good and what is termed as bad.
Akbar Birbal Stories
For generations, Akbar Birbal Stories have been enjoyed thoroughly by every kid. Akbar Birbal Stories are a great combination of fun, humour and moral values. These English stories for kids entertain, bring smiles and teach life lessons in effortless ways.
21. Who is the text intended for?
A. Kids. B. Teachers. C. Parents. D. Storywriters.
22. Which stories can encourage children’s creative thinking?
A. Fairy Tales Stories. B. Akbar Birbal Stories.
C. Panchatantra Stories in English. D. Moral Stories for Kids in English.
23. What do these stories have in common?
A. They convey moral values. B. They are humorous and amusing.
C. Some versions are written by kids. D. They are chosen from ancient stories.
B
From the concert halls of Europe to the tech industries of the United States, C. J. Santos has created a story across the globe.
Born in Brazil, Santos moved to Switzerland at the age of 18, and earned degrees in both music performance and business administration there. During his next 10 years of “intense” career as a professional musician, he spent most of his time on the road. “I had the honor to perform in the top concert halls in Europe,” Santos said. “It really wore me out to be constantly traveling and performing, but it allowed me to see the world and understand it in its full diversity. This was a unique experience, and I carry its benefits with me to this day”
Through these experiences, Santos was able to become fluent in six languages. With these skills under his belt, Santos worked with his wife, who is also fluent in four languages, to develop a small translation business.
“Running it with no prior business experience was a challenging but exciting learning-by-doing experience,” Santos said. “In addition, the translation industry has experienced a massive digital transformation in the last decade.”
This brought Santos to an MBA/M. S. program in business analytics and information management, where he got rich experience, knowledge and perspectives in different industries. The program provided him with something he clearly enjoys in life: variety. “It helped me take the most advantage of the translation industry’s digital transformation, What I gained from the program is more than what I managed in the 15 years in Europe,” he added.
As Santos continues to grow his business, he’s also working as an advisor. “The world’s digital transformation has advanced at high speed,” he said. “To me, it’s very exciting to be a valuable resource to those who need help to jump onboard the digital express.”
24. What did Santos think of his career as a musician?
A. Stable but stressful. B. Tiring but rewarding.
C. Unique and enjoyable. D. Demanding and fruitless.
25. Why was the small translation business hard to run for the couple?
A. They were short of money. B. They lacked previous experience.
C. They had no passion for this business. D. There were massive people in this business.
26. What is paragraph 5 mainly about?
A. The great variety Santos enjoys in life.
B. The application of digital transformation.
C. The benefits Santos got from the program.
D. Santos’s viewpoint on translation industry.
27. In which aspect does Santos probably offer help as an advisor?
A. Digital solutions. B. Business analysis.
C. Translation skills. D. Resources management.
C
How can humans become immortal（永生的）? You might have only seen the idea of uploading the human brain to a digital cloud in science fiction movies. Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, has already done so. The secret was revealed when a question posted on Twitter caught his attention.
“If you could upload your brain to the cloud, and talk to a virtual version of yourself, would you be buddies?” Musk replied on July 19, “Already did it.” The reply indicated that Musk’s brain-computer interface（接口）company, Neuralink, had already realized the technology, according to Xinhua.
Neuralink was founded by Musk in 2016. The company focuses on brain-computer interface technology which is used to connect the brain to a digital network. It is developing devices for the treatment of patients with neurological disorders（神经障碍）. In other words, the company aims to create links between mind and machine, according to Psychology Today.
So how do brain-computer interfaces work? Computers designed to learn the patterns of neural activity are used to take out information from human brains. For example, if a person imagines picking up a book, the computer would then learn to identify how the brain gives that command. Next, the computer would send the signal to the machine, which would then move a robotic arm to reach for the book.
Uploading a brain is only part of Musk’s plan. He revealed to Insider that his goal is to download human mindset into robots. Just like how our memories are stored in mobile phones through pictures and videos, Musk imagines that our brains—not only how we think, but also our personalities and habits—can be diverted into robots. In this way, even after our bodies decay（腐朽）, our brains are preserved. Some experts believe that this could be achievable one day, but the timeline is unclear, “The most wildly optimistic predictions place mind uploading within a few decades, but I would not be surprised if it took centuries,” wrote Michael S. A. Graziano, a professor at Princeton University, in a Wall Street Journal essay.
28. What does Neuralink focus on?
A. Helping people live forever.
B. Revealing secrets concerning brains.
C. Offering a new means of communication.
D. Studying how to connect the brain to computers.
29. What do we know about the brain-computer interface technology?
A. It allows users to move objects with their minds.
B. It was inspired by a tough question posted on Twitter.
C. It will soon be able to download human consciousness into robots.
D. It has been widely used in the treatment of patients with neurological disorders.
30. What does the underlined word “diverted” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Divided. B. Changed. C. Sent. D. Expanded.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. An advanced technology. B. An outstanding inventor.
C. A touching news story. D. A scientific investigation.
D
The slogan of a University of Northern Iowa clothing exchange serves as the perfect description of a fashion currently popular among students; thrifting-trading（旧货交易）clothes with friends informally or through campus events and websites such as Swapstyle or at a thrift store.
Students are becoming increasingly vocal（发声的）champions of this creative and commercial effort and the culture it represents. The act of thrifting is at the heart of the rise in students’ do-it-yourself (DIY) fashion shows and themed parties in which clothes must be handmade—composed of older, organic or recyclable items.
More broadly, the thrifting movement represents a generational switch built on five basic beliefs; old is new, mixing is far better than matching, exchanging beats shopping, the best things in life are free (or incredibly cheap), and social responsibility is the new black.
According to recent campus and professional press reports, more students are thrifting so they can remain fashionable during the economic downturn.
They are giving up brand loyalty. They are also increasingly unwilling or unable to buy things at full price, Instead, they are seeking discounted ways to stand out stylistically, including making certain classic clothes the next big things.
“It’s often hard to find two of the same clothing items in a thrift store. You can leave knowing that no one will have the special outfit you are getting for your major event,” Saint Xavier University rising senior Sydney Bennett confirms. “Because a lot of the items in thrift stores are classic, you will have a chance to show a ‘recycled style’ that is just like new for our generation.”
To this end, Bennett calls thrifting “a treasure hunt and shopping experience rolled into one”.
32. Which item of the following will disqualify you for DIY fashion shows?
A. A newly-bought dress. B. A pair of washed-out jeans.
C. An out-dated sweater. D. A second-hand cotton jacket.
33. What do we know about the thrifting movement?
A. It’ll damage economy. B. It’s a temporary success.
C. It was started by the government. D. It reflects a change in philosophy of life.
34. What’s the advantage of thrifting in thrift stores according to Bennett?
A. Getting anything for nothing. B. Staying loyal to the brand.
C. Seeking out unique items. D. Buying as many clothes as possible.
35. What’s the purpose of writing this passage?
A. To evaluate a rule. B. To clarify a concept.
C. To introduce a new trend. D. To recommend a way of life.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone has at least one bad habit. Whether it’s being frequently late, tapping your feet, or eating junk food, a bad habit can have a negative influence on your happiness, health and social relationships. 36 However, understanding the basic principles of behavior change can give you a head start on the process.
You can only change what you decide you want to change. Take some time to reflect on the trouble your bad habit may lead to. 37 The more honest you are with yourself about the nature of your bad habit, the more likely you will be to start on the path toward changing it.
Once you’ve decided to change, convince yourself you can achieve your goals. 38 Seeing other people change successfully is inspiring. But you need to see yourself as being able to make those changes in yourself.
39 Once you figure out what is driving your bad habits, you will have gone a long way toward changing them, By figuring out what’s causing the bad habit, you can also work on deciding how to control the outcomes of your behavior.
Set reasonable goals at first, since your bad habits have taken years to establish themselves. You’re not going to get rid of them in an instant. Decide on a realistic schedule that will work for you based on goals that you believe you can meet, Work out a schedule of time to go to the gym or on a run that will readily fit into your existing schedule. 40
A. Look into what’s causing the habit.
B. Here are some tips to help you remove your bad habits.
C. To change some bad habits may require professional help.
D. To help motivate yourself, you may consider others’ advice.
E. If you don’t see a problem, you won’t work on changing your behavior.
F. Start off slow, and gradually increase until you’re at your suitable level.
G. You need to strengthen your sense of belief that you can accomplish what you want.
第三部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m a capable female manager. But I had to go extra distance to make people understand I was a (n) 41 manager, because I have neither 42 looks nor personality which makes people think I’m a friendly person.
My employees were attending a career training lecture. “Any other question?” asked the 43 before he ended his lecture. “Shall we have a 2-hour lunch break?” asked a girl. Everyone 44 laughter. I wondered whether she had any 45 . Then my mind said, “You are jealous（嫉妒的）of her”. Yes I was. She was beautiful with a pleasing 46 . Now they were there for lunch. I could hear her laughing in the distance, 47 by people. “Her life must be easy!” I thought to myself.
I hardly had any friends, so I had to have the lunch 48 .
“Shall I 49 you?” she approached my table. “Sure, why not?” I said. She sat next to me. “I wish I were like you,” she said. What? Wasn’t this what I was thinking about her? “You know people never take me 50 . They think pretty women generally don’t have brain, I hope they think I’m 51 in my work,” she complained, When I told her that my 52 were just the opposite of hers, we laughed together. We had a good 53 over lunch.
I realized nobody is perfect, If one 54 something, try to restore it, If one cannot change it, 55 it and live with it.
41. A. dynamic B. approachable C. responsible D. optimistic
42. A. noble B. innocent C. depressing D. striking
43. A. instructor B. officer C. clerk D. applicant
44. A. listened to B. carried on C. adapted to D. burst into
45. A. answer B. course C. brain D. ambition
46. A, regulation B. perspective C. character D. position
47. A. abused B. surrounded C. dominated D. disturbed
48. A. carefully B. slowly C. well D. alone
49. A. comfort B. join C. criticize D. envy
50. A. seriously B. cruelly C. politely D. honestly
51. A. competent B. tolerant C. realistic D. average
52. A, recreations B. missions C. problems D. manners
53. A. time B. reward C. chance D. basis
54. A. denies B. guarantees C. lacks D. loses
55. A. refresh B. abandon C. enhance D. accept
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。
Chinese idiom is one of the priceless legacies（遗产）deeply rooted in traditional culture, making Chinese language more 56 (power), more functional and thus, more fascinating.
Pooling collective wisdom or “Ji Si Guang Yi”, one of Chinese 57 (idiom), can better ensure success, reminding people to listen to others’ advice before they make major decisions. The idea was first proposed by Zhuge Liang, 58 well-known military strategist during the Three Kingdom Period (220-280). “A person 59 holds office should pool the ideas and wisdom of the people and widely draw on all well-intended and useful views,” wrote Zhuge Liang in his article, “Instructions to Subjects and Officials.”
So far, the expression 60 (develop) into an effective way to improve working efficiency and show respect for the opinions of the masses. All the opinions and ideas 61 (collect) from others can give the decision maker a more comprehensive picture of the current situation and help him or her make a correct decision.
Listening 62 (humble) to others’ opinions, especially those that differ 63 one’s own, can help one improve the initiative, wisdom and power of the masses. Now the method 64 (adopt) by the Chinese people in their decision-making in daily life 65 (secure) success.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你从网上得知某国际野生动物保护组织寒假期间招募志愿者。请你给该组织写一封自荐信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 恳请回复。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
A dog shelter housed many dogs looking for homes, including a little dog called Koolaid, who liked to drink Kool-Aid. The shelter keeper loved Koolaid but he was sad that no one wanted to take him home.
There was a family who had a blind boy named Billy. His parents loved him. However, he had no friends of his own age to play with. If there were any kids of his age, they would not play with him because he was blind.
One day Billy’s family arrived at the shelter to see if a little friendly dog would help make Billy happier since he did not have friends. They walked through the shelter and looked at a lot of dogs. Then Billy stopped in front of Koolaid’s cage and just stood there, saying “Mom, I want this dog. Please? He wants me to take him home, He told me so.”
Everyone was surprised. Billy’s mom and dad looked at Billy, and then at Koolaid, who was just sitting there quietly, not making a sound. They wondered how Billy knew there was even a dog in the cage and how the dog told that he wanted to be taken home. “Mom, he just told me. He told me that no one liked him and that he liked me. Mom, he knows that I can’t see.” Billy insisted, unwilling to move away.
Billy’s mom looked worried and then told Billy that the dog Koolaid had one blue eye and one brown eye. She asked in disbelief, “Are you sure you want this dog?” “Yes, Mom. He told me that he was blind in his blue eye and he said he loved to play with me,” answered Billy.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按下面格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
Billy’s mom looked at her husband, hesitant.
Koolaid moved into his new home.
参考答案及解析
第一部分 听力
1~5 CAACB 6~10 CABCB 11~15 CBCAA 16~20 BBABC
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。介绍孩子喜欢阅读的短篇故事。
21.C【解析】作出判断推理。根据第一段的“Below is a list of some of the best short stories for kids that we’re sure that your child would enjoy reading（以下是一些最好的短篇故事，我们相信您的孩子会喜欢阅读）”可知，这篇文章是写给父母的。故选C项。
22.A【解析】理解具体信息。根据Fairy Tales Stories部分的“Thus, such short stories for kids in English can build better innovation in children.（因此，这样的英语短篇故事可以更好地培养孩子的创新思维。）”可知，Fairy Tales Stories可以激发孩子的创造力。故选A项。
23.A【解析】理解具体信息。根据Panchatantra Stories in English部分的“Most children stories significantly focus on teaching morals to kids.（大多数儿童故事都着重于教育孩子道德。）”，Fairy Tales Stories部分的“These children stories give them a chance to leap into a world full of possibilities and imagination as well as moral lessons.（这些儿童故事给他们一个机会，跳跃到一个充满可能性和想象力的世界，以及道德课程。）”，Moral Stories for Kids in English 部分的“Moral stories for children are those stories that convey moral values，which are crucial during their upbringing.（儿童道德故事是那些传达道德价值观的故事，这在他们的成长过程中至关重要。）”和Akbar Birbal Stories部分的“Akbar Birbal Stories are a great combination of fun, humour and moral values.（阿克巴和伯巴尔的故事是有趣，幽默和道德价值观的完美结合。）”可知，这些故事的共同点是它们都传达着道德价值观。故选A项。
B
【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了C. J. Santos从欧洲的音乐厅到美国的科技产业的经历。
24.B【解析】作出判断推理。根据第二段“It really wore me out to be constantly traveling and performing, but it allowed me to see the world and understand it in its full diversity.（不断的旅行和表演真的让我筋疲力尽，但它让我看到了世界，并充分理解了它的多样性）”可推断，桑托斯认为他的音乐家生涯虽然累但有回报。故选B项。
25.B【解析】理解具体信息。根据第四段“‘Running it with no prior business experience was a challenging but exciting learning-by-doing experience,’ Santos said.（桑托斯说：‘在没有任何商业经验的情况下经营这家公司是一种具有挑战性但令人兴奋的边做边学的经历。’）”可知，经营这家小公司很难的原因是他们缺乏经验。故选B项。
26.C【解析】理解主旨要义。根据第五段“This brought Santos to an MBA/M. S. program in business analytics and information management, …What I gained from the program is more than what I managed in the 15 years in Europe, he added.（这使桑托斯获得了商业分析和信息管理的MBA/M.S.项目，在那里他获得了丰富的经验，知识和不同行业的观点。这个项目为他提供了他在生活中显然很享受的东西：多样性。‘它帮助我充分利用了翻译行业的数字化转型。我从这个项目中获得的东西比我在欧洲15年所管理的还要多。’）”可知，本段主要介绍桑托斯从这个项目中得到的好处。故选C项。
27.A【解析】理解具体信息。根据最后一段“As Santos continues to grow his business, he’s also working as an advisor. ‘The world’s digital transformation has advanced at high speed,’ he said. ‘To me, it’s very exciting to be a valuable resource to those who need help to jump onboard the digital express.’（随着桑托斯的业务不断发展，他也在担任顾问。‘世界数字化转型正在高速推进，’他说。‘对我来说，能够成为那些需要帮助的人乘坐数字快车的宝贵资源是非常令人兴奋的。’）”可知，桑托斯作为顾问，可能会提供数字解决方案方面的帮助。故选A项。
C
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究成果，特斯拉首席执行 Elon Musk 的公司Neuralink 已经实现了脑机接口技术。
28.D【解析】理解具体信息。根据文章第三段“Neuralink was founded by Musk in 2016.Thecompany focuses on brain-computer interface technology which is used to connect the brain to a digital network.（马斯克于2016年创立了Neuralink该公司专注于脑机接口技术用于将大脑连接到数字网络。）”可知，这家公司主要就是将大脑连接到网络上。故选D项。
29.A【解析】作出判断推理。根据文章第四段“For example, if a person imagines picking up a book, the computer would then learn to identify how the brain gives that command. Next, the computer would send the signal to the machine, which would then move a robotic arm to reach for the book（例如，如果一个人想象拿起一本书，计算机就会学会识别大脑是如何发出命令的。接下来，计算机将向机器发送信号，然后机器将移动机械臂去拿书。）”可推断，这项技术意味着我们可以通过自己的思维来移动物体。故选A项。
30.C【解析】词义猜测。根据最后一段的“Just like how our memories are stored in mobile phones through pictures and videos（就像我们的记忆是如何通过图片和视频存储在手机中一样）”可推知，Musk 团队的设计原理与此相似。“Musk imagines that our brains-not only how we think, but also our personalities and habits—can be diverted into robots.（Musk 设想，我们的大脑——不仅是我们的思维方式，还有我们的性格和习惯——可以被diverted到机器人身上。）”那么diverted 在此意为“转存到……上”，因此C项Sent符合题意。故选C项。
31.A【解析】理解主旨要义。根据文章第一段“How can humans become immortal（永生的）? You might have only seen the idea of uploading the human brain to a digital cloud in science fiction movies. Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, has already done so.（人类如何永生的？你可能只在科幻电影中看到过将人脑上传到数字云上的想法。特斯拉首席执行官Elon Musk已经这么做了。）”以及最后一段“Uploading a brain is only part of Musk’s plan. He revealed to Insider that his goal is to download human mindset into robots.（上传大脑只是马斯克计划的一部分。他向Insider透露，他的目标是将人类的思维下载到机器人中。）”可知，文章主要介绍了一项新的技术。故选A项。
D
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了北爱荷华大学服装交易所的口号完美地描述了目前在学生中
流行的一种时尚：与朋友非正式地或通过校园活动和Swapstyle 等网站或在旧货店交换衣服。文章主要介绍了这种“节俭运动”以及其发展情况。
32.A【解析】理解具体信息。根据第二段中“The act of thrifting is at the heart of the rise in students’ do-it-yourself（DIY）fashion shows and themed parties in which clothes must be handmade—composed of older，organic or recyclable items.（节俭的行为是越来越多的学生DIY时装秀和主题派对的核心，在这些派对上，衣服必须是手工制作的——由旧的、有机的或可回收的物品组成）”可知，新买的裙子会让你失去参加DIY时装秀的资格。故选A项。
33.D【解析】理解具体信息。根据第三段“More broadly, the thrifting movement represents a generational switch built on five basic beliefs: old is new, mixing is far better than matching, exchanging beats shopping, the best things in life are free (or incredibly cheap), and social responsibility is the new black.（更广泛地说，节俭运动代表了建立在五个基本信念基础上的代际转换：旧即新，混搭远比搭配好，交换胜过购物，生活中最好的东西是免费的（或便宜得令人难以置信），社会责任是新的潮流）”可知，节俭运动反映了生活哲学的变化。故选D项。
34.C【解析】理解具体信息。根据倒数第二段中“Because a lot of the items in thrift stores are classic, you will have a chance to show a ‘recycled style’ that is just like new for our generation.（因为旧货店的很多商品都是经典款，你将有机会展示一种‘回收风格’，对我们这一代人来说就像新的一样）”可知，根据班尼特的说法，在旧货店节俭的好处是寻找独特的物品。故选C项。
35.C【解析】作出判断推理。根据第一段“The slogan of a University of Northern Iowa clothing exchange serves as the perfect description of a fashion currently popular among students: thrifting-trading（旧货交易）clothes with friends informally or through campus events and websites such as Swapstyle or at a thrift store.（北爱荷华大学服装交易所的口号完美地描述了目前在学生中流行的一种时尚：与朋友非正式地或通过校园活动和Swapstyle等网站或在旧货店交换衣服）”以及第四段“According to recent campus and professional press reports, more students are thrifting so they can remain fashionable during the economic downturn.（根据最近的校园和专业媒体报道，越来越多的学生开始节俭，以便在经济低迷时期保持时尚）”结合文章主要介绍了这种“节俭运动”以及其发展情况可推知，这篇文章的目的是介绍一种新趋势。故选C项。
第二节
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。每个人都至少有一个坏习惯。不管是经常迟到、跺脚还是吃垃圾食品，这些坏习惯都会对你的幸福、健康和社交关系产生负面影响。文章介绍了如何改掉这些坏习惯的方法。
36.C【解析】根据上文“Whether it’s being frequently late, tapping your feet, or eating junk food, a bad habit can have a negative influence on your happiness, health and social relationships.（不管是经常迟到、跺脚还是吃垃圾食品，这些坏习惯都会对你的幸福、健康和社交关系产生负面影响）”及下文“However, understanding the basic principles of behavior change can give you a head start on the process.（然而，理解行为改变的基本原则可以让你在这个过程中领先一步）”可知，空处内容与下文为转折关系，C项“To change some bad habits may require professional help.（要改变一些坏习惯可能需要专业的帮助）”能够承接上文，some bad habits 指代上文中的一些坏习惯，符合语境。故选C项。
37.E【解析】根据上文“Take some time to reflect on the trouble your bad habit may lead to.（花点时间反思一下你的坏习惯可能带来的麻烦）”可知，要找出坏习惯可能带来的麻烦或问题。由此可知，空处指出需要发现自己的问题所在。E项“If you don’t see a problem, you won’t work on changing your behavior.（如果你没有发现问题，你就不会努力改变你的行为）”能够承接上文，符合语境。故选E项。
38.G【解析】根据上文“Once you’ve decided to change, convince yourself you can achieve your goals.（一旦你决定改变，你要相信你自己可以实现目标。）”可知，此处对增强信心加以阐述。由此可知，G项You need to strengthen your sense of belief that you can accomplish what you want.（你需要增强你的信念，相信你可以完成你想要的。）能够衔接上文，其中strengthen your sense of belief对应上文中的convince yourself；accomplish what you want 阐述了上文的achieve your goals，故选G项。
39.A【解析】根据下文“Once you figure out what is driving your bad habits, you will have gone a long way toward changing them. By figuring out what’s causing the bad habit, you can also work on deciding how to control the outcomes of your behavior.（一旦你弄清楚是什么导致了你的坏习惯，你就已经在改变它们的道路上走了很长一段路。通过找出坏习惯的原因，你还可以决定如何控制你行为的结果）”可知，本段讲述的是要找出导致坏习惯的原因。由此可知，A项“Look into what’s causing the habit.（调查导致这个习惯的原因）”能做本段主题句，符合语境。故选A项。
40.F【解析】根 据上文“You’re not going to get rid of them in an instant.（你不可能一下子就摆脱它们）”可知，下文的几句讲述如何慢慢摆脱坏习惯。下文依次讲述Decide on a realistic schedule. Work out a schedule of time…所以此处继续讲述改掉坏习惯的慢慢的过程。由此可知，F项“Start off slow, and gradually increase until you’re at your suitable level.（从缓慢开始，逐渐增加，直到达到合适的水平）”符合语境。故选F项。
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节
【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。作者是一位能干的女经理，但是出于普通的相貌和个性，人们不太愿意接近她。一次作者与一位漂亮的员工谈话，了解到她虽然长相漂亮性格讨喜，但是人们常常认为她没有能力。作者认为，对于自己所欠缺的可以弥补，如果无法改变，就接受它。
41.B【解析】根据下文的“I have neither ______ looks nor personality which makes people think I’m a friendly person.”可知，作者的个性让人们觉得她不太友好，所以此处表示她距离做一位容易接近的（approachable）
经理还有一段距离。故选B项。
42.D【解析】根据下文的描述，“I told her that my ______ were just the opposite of hers”可知，作者与这位漂亮员工相反，所以此处表示作者的长相不漂亮（striking）。故选D项。
43.A【解析】根据上文的“My employees were attending a career training lecture.”和下文的“before he ended his lecture.”可知，此处为讲师（instructor）在提问。故选A项。
44.D【解析】句意：每个人都放声大笑。针对女生提的问题，大家都笑了。burst into laughter意为：突然大笑。故选D项。
45.C【解析】根据“Then my mind said, ‘You are jealous（嫉妒的）of her’”可知，作者出于嫉妒，对女生产生不好的想法，所以她觉得女生的提问很愚蠢。所以该句意为：我想知道她有没有脑子（brain）。此题在倒数第二段中“They think pretty women generally don’t have brain.”有提示。故选C项。
46.C【解析】此处对女孩的描述与上文对作者本人的描述形成对比，“I have neither ______ looks nor personality…”描述了长相与性格，所以此处为character。故选C项。
47.B【解析】根据上文的“She was beautiful with a pleasing ______.”和下文的“‘Her life must be easy!’ I thought to myself.”可知，此处为她由人们包围着（surrounded），故选B项。
48.D【解析】根据上文的“I hardly had any friends”可知，作者独自（alone）一人吃饭。故选D项。
49.B【解析】根据下文的“she approached my table. ‘Sure, why not?’ I said. She sat next to me.”可知，女孩想要和作者一起（join）吃饭。故选B项。
50.A【解析】根 据下文的“They think pretty women generally don’t have brain.”可知，人们认为她徒有漂亮的外表，所以不把她当回事，不重视她。take…seriously意为：认真对待…；重视…。故选A项。
51.A【解析】女孩希望人们不要只看她的外表，而要看到她的工作能力。句意：我希望他们认为我能胜任（competent）我的工作。故选A项。
52.C【解析】根据上文的“she complained.”可知女孩在诉说她的苦恼问题。所以此处句意为：当我告诉她我的问题（problems）和她的正好相反时，我们一起笑了。故选C项。
53.A【解析】根据上文的“we laughed together”可知，她俩聊得很愉快，所以此处意为：我们午饭时很开心。have a good time 意为：过得愉快。故选A项。
54.C【解析】根据上文的“nobody is perfect”和下文的“try to restore it”可知，此处意为：如果你有什么不足，尽力去修复它。lack意为：不足，缺乏。故选C项。
55.D【解析】根据下文的“live with it”可知，此处为accept。句意：如果一个人不能改变它，接受（accept它并与之共存。故选D项。
第二节
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。中国成语是深深植根于传统文化的无价遗产之一，使汉语更强大，更实用，从而更迷人。文章主要讲述了成语“集思广益”的起源、含义和对人们的影响和作用。
56.powerful【解析】考查形容词。句意：中国成语是深深植根于传统文化的无价遗产之一，使汉语更强大，更实用，从而更迷人。根据并列成分“more functional”和“more fascinating”及空处前“more”可知，此处应为形容词原级，作宾补；由句意，表示“强大的、有力的”，应用 powerful。故填powerful。
57.idioms【解析】考查名词。句意：凝聚集体智慧或“集思广益”，中国成语之一，可以更好地确保成功，这提醒人们在做重大决定前要虚心听取他人的建议。根据空处前“Chinese”可知，此处应为名词，作宾语；由“one of”可知，应用名词复数。故填idioms。
58.a【解析】考查冠词。句意：这个想法最初是由诸葛亮——三国时期一名著名的军事战略家提出的。分析句子可知，此处应为冠词，作定语修饰名词短语“military strategist”；根据句意，做同位语，说明诸葛亮是一名著名的军事战略家，应用不定冠词a。故填a。
59.who/that【解析】考查定语从句关系词。句意：担任公职的人应该集思广益，广泛听取一切善意和有益的意见。分析句子可知，______holds office为定语从句，修饰先行词“A person”，在从句中作主语，故应用关系代词 who/that。故填who/that。
60.has developed【解析】考查时态和主谓一致。句意：迄今为止，这一表达方式已经发展成为提高工作效率和尊重群众意见的有效方式。分析句子可知，此处应为谓语动词；根据句中时间状语“So far”，应用现在完成时，表示从过去到现在已经完成的动作；主语为“the expression”，谓语动词应为单数。故填has developed。
61.collected【解析】考查非谓语动词。句意：从别人那里收集的所有意见和想法都可以让决策者更全面地了解当前的形势，帮助他或她做出正确的决定。由句中谓语“can give”可知，此处应为非谓语动词，作定语修饰“ideas”，并与其形成被动关系，故应用过去分词形式做后置定语。故填collected。
62.humbly【解析】考查副词。句意：虚心听取别人的意见，特别是不同于自己的意见，有助于提高群众的积极性、智慧和力量。分析句子可知，此处应为副词，作状语修饰动词短语“Listening to”，故填humbly。
63.from【解析】考查介词。句意：虚心听取别人的意见，特别是不同于自己的意见，有助于提高群众的积极性、智慧和力量。differ from意为：不同于。故填from。
64.is adopted【解析】考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：现在这种方法被中国人在日常生活中用于决策以确保成功。分析句子可知，此处应为谓语动词；根据Now，此处用一般现在时；根据by the Chinese people，此处用被动语态；根据主语the method是单数，谓语动词用单三形式。故填is adopted。
65.to secure【解析】考查非谓语动词。句意：现在这种方法被中国人在日常生活中用于决策以确保成功。由句中谓语“is adopted”可知，此处应为非谓语动词，作状语；结合句意，表示“方法被采用的目的”，应为目的状语，故用动词不定式。故填to secure。
第四部分 写作
第一节
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’ve learnt from the Internet that you are in need of volunteers during winter holidays, so I’m writing to apply for the position.
I’m a 15-year-old Chinese student. I grew interest in wild animals when I was young. As a wildlife lover, I have been dreaming about doing something in person to protect wildlife, In the past years, I’ve been studying wildlife and have collected much information about different wild animals. Besides, I worked as a volunteer for my local wildlife conservation organization during last winter holiday.
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
Billy’s mom looked at her husband, hesitant. They paced back and forth, wondering whether to take a half-blind dog home. Clearly feeling his parents’ hesitation, Billy held his Mom’s hand and begged eagerly, “I need Koolaid, Mom, just as much as he needs me.” Touched by his insistence, eventually they told the keeper they would take Koolaid home. Hearing that, Billy smiled in relief. While waiting, they noticed Billy quietly whispering to himself. “I’m telling Koolaid we have a big yard and we can play there,” Billy explained cheerfully.
Koolaid moved into his new home. On arriving home, Billy took Koolaid to see around, the new doghouse and the big yard they would play in. Their favorite game to play was catch. Billy would throw a ball high in the air and Koolaid would always catch it and bring it back to Billy and place it in his hand. Billy and Koolaid grew closer and closer. Wherever Billy went, Koolaid was not far behind him. They found each other lifelong friends.
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Text 1
M: Excuse me, I am a new resident of Broadway Street. Can you tell me which bus I can take to Park Avenue?
W: Sure, you just need to take Bus No. 286 on 5th Avenue.
Text 2
M: Hey, Jane, I plan to buy a new computer.
W: Sounds good, but why are you telling me?
M: Actually, I haven’t decided which brand to buy. Since you are a professional computer engineer, I think you can help me.
Text 3
M: Hello, can you ask someone to send some new towels to my room, please? By the way, I’d like to make a dinner reservation at 7:00 tonight.
W: Yes, we will make every effort to meet your needs.
Text 4
M: You have booked a table in the restaurant already?
W: Yes. It’s at 7:00 p. m. on December 30th.
M: Mr. Brown said the party would take place on the last day of this month. But there are 31 days in December.
W: Oh my God! I need to call to change the reservation now.
Text 5
M: Hi, Alice, Have you listened to Sam Smith’s new album?
W: Yeah, but I found it a bit boring and confusing. To be honest, I can listen to his second album for the rest of my life.
M: You’re right.
Text 6
M: Hey, Ginny, would you like to go to the movies with me on Sunday afternoon?
W: Yes, I’d love to. What movie are we going to see, Harry?
M: Jurassic Park. It was directed by my favorite director Stephen Spielberg.
W: Yeah, I like his movies, especially Jaws and Saving Private Ryan.
M: Which cinema do you prefer?
W: Hmm, how about the one in Miramar Shopping Center? My brother can drive us there, and we can take the subway or the bus back afterwards.
M: OK.
Text 7
M: Hey, Lisa, how was your weekend?
W: Well, pretty busy. On Saturday morning, I went to the gym to exercise. Then I went to do a part-time job in the afternoon. And I cleaned and shopped with my mother in the evening.
M: So what did you do on Sunday?
W: I spent the day in the library preparing for the upcoming exam.
M: Oh no, I forgot we have an exam! I need to hurry up.
Text 8
M: Carrie, why are you standing in front of the office?
W: Mr. Miller, I need to talk to you about something. My stomach has been uncomfortable recently. I think I need medical treatment.
M: No wonder you are in low spirits in class these days. Do you have other symptoms, like cough or fever?
W: No, I only have the runs.
M: You may well have a cold. I’m taking you to the school clinic right now.
W: OK. But Mrs. Black will have a quiz next class…
M: Well, I’ll tell her later. Let’s figure out what’s going on with you first, and then I’ll see whether to call your parents or not.
W: Thank you.
Text 9
M: Hey, Tina. Have you ever read a book called Silent Spring?
W: No, what is it about?
M: It mainly describes the environmental pollution and ecological damage caused by the excessive use of chemicals and fertilizers, which eventually brings overwhelming disasters to mankind.
W: Oh my God, it sounds like our current environmental situation.
M: I quite agree with you. Once our environment was very beautiful. However, with the increase of all kinds of pollution, the environment is getting worse and worse.
W: I think each of us should act immediately to protect our home.
M: Yeah, as students, we can take some actions in our daily life, such as picking up rubbish on the ground and caring for plants, which will play a huge role in environmental protection. I believe our environment will be restored to its original beauty one day, instead of becoming the disaster described in the book.
W: By the way, can you lend me this book when you’re done, Jack?
M: Sure. I’ve read to page 178. There are 361 pages in total.
Text 10
Dementia is a serious mental disorder caused by brain disease or injury, affects the ability to think, remember and behave normally. Communicating with a person with dementia can be uncomfortable at times. Here are several communication tips for caregivers:
Get the person’s attention. Reduce noise and distractions by turning off the TV, music, closing the door or moving to a quieter area. Before you speak, make sure you have the person’s attention, addressing them by name.
Interact in a positive mood. Your body language and your attitude communicate your feelings and thoughts stronger than your words. Set a positive mood by speaking to your loved one in a respectful and pleasant manner.
Express your message clearly. Use simple words and sentences. Try not to raise your voice higher and louder.
Ask simple questions. Questions with a yes or no answer work best. Do not give too many choices or ask open-ended questions.
Remember the good old days. Many people with dementia may not remember what happened 40 minutes ago, but they can clearly remember their lives 40 years earlier. With this in mind, try asking general questions about the distant past.
Maintain your sense of humor, which I think is of vital importance. Use humor whenever possible. People with dementia are likely to retain their social skills and are usually delighted to laugh along with you.