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邵阳市二中2020级高三第五次月考
英语试题卷
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，共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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What’s the weather like now?
A. Windy.
B. Sunny.
C. Snowy.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: This weather is terrible.
M: Do you like your city?
W: Oh, yes. I feel lucky to live in a city that’s so big and exciting. I love looking out of my apartment window over the high-rise buildings.
M: What’s the city center like?
M: Yeah. It was sunny and warm yesterday, but the wind is really strong now.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman plan to do tonight?
A. See a French singer.
B. Meet a friend.
C. Get some extra sleep.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: After we eat dinner, I thought that we could go and see that French singer.
W: I told Jack that I would meet up with him later tonight.
M: Oh, okay. I’ll just go get some sleep then.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why didn’t the woman go to Yunnan with her boyfriend?
A. She couldn’t get time off work.
B. She went to Germany.
C. She will go there with someone else.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: My boyfriend went to Yunnan this weekend for his friend’s wedding.
M: Why didn’t you go with him? You couldn’t get time offwork?
W: No, it wasn’t that. My friend from Germany is coming here next month, and we’re going to go to Yunnan together.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the man’s hobby?
A. Collecting stamps.
B. Taking photos.
C. Feeding fish.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Don’t you have any hobbies, like stamp collecting or something like that?
M: I do have one, actually — photography. It’s expensive, but it’s a lot of fun. How about you?
W: Oh, nothing special. I like feeding fish, I guess.
M: You know what they say: little things please little minds.
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Where is the man?
A. In a restaurant.
B. In a hotel.
C. At his home.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Room Service. How may I help you?
M: Can you send up two cheeseburgers and two Cokes to Room 381, please?
W: Sure. Your order should arrive within 25 minutes.
M: Thank you very much.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，共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， 并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What are the speakers doing?
A. Looking for someone. B. Playing a game. C. Drawing pictures.
7. What does Mike look like?
A. He has brown eyes. B. He has a beard. C. His hair is curly.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Let’s play a little game. I’ll describe someone, and you try and guess who it is.
M: All right, but you have to describe someone we both know.
W: Yeah, of course. OK, this man is tall and slim. He’s got blue eyes and curly brown hair.
M: Does he have a moustache or a beard?
W: Good question. Yes, he has a moustache, but no beard.
M: Sounds like Mike. Am I right?
W: Yes, you are!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What do we know about War Horse?
A. It’s an action movie.
B. It doesn’t win any awards.
C. It’s a sad movie.
9. Why does the man enjoy action movies?
A. He is an action star. B. They are very exciting. C. They have a great story.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Would you like to see War Horse or Tintin this weekend?
M: I’d rather see War Horse. I read that it won a lot of awards.
W: It sounds awesome, but it’s also supposed to be really sad, so we’d better bring along some paper to dry our tears!
M: Maybe we should just see an action movie instead.
W: No, I don’t really like action movies. I would rather see something with a good story.
M: I like action movies. They really get my heart rate going. I feel like I’m in the movie. I wish that I was an action star.
W: Ha-ha! That would be so funny. You’re way too fat to be an action star.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What does the woman think of her city?
A. It’s exciting.
B. It’s small.
C. It’s noisy.
11. What is true about the city center?
A. There is a famous statue there.
B. It’s not crowded at all.
C. Life is interesting there.
12. What’s the weather like in the city?
A. It’s hot most of the time.
B. It’s quite wet.
C. Temperatures are too high in summer.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you like your city?
W: Oh, yes. I feel lucky to live in a city that’s so big and exciting. I love looking out of my apartment window over the high-rise buildings.
M: What’s the city center like?
W: Some people say it’s too noisy and crowded, but I love that. There’s always something to see and do. We also have the most famous beach in the world — Copacabana Beach. Then, on the other side of the city, there are beautiful mountains. The highest one is called Corcovado, and it has the famous statue of Christ. If you look down at the city from there, the view is really wonderful.
M: What’s the weather like?
W: It’s great most of the time. The only time I don’t like Rio much is in the summer; it’s just too hot then.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What will the man do this summer?
A. Buy a suit for his friend. B. Go to a wedding. C. Go to China
14. According to the woman，how much are the suits at H&M?
A. About 200 yuan. B. Over 500 yuan. C. About 5000 yuan.
15. Why does the woman want to get a dress made in China?
A. She wants a Chinese style. B. It's very popular nowadays in China. C. It's inexpensive.
16. What else will the woman probably buy this week?
A. Shoes. B. A scarf. C. Silk.
【答案】13. B 14. B 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【详解】M: Instead of buying a suit for my friend’s wedding this summer, I think I’m just going to get one made for me.
W: You want to get one made? Won’t that be just as expensive as buying one at a store?
M: I don’t think so. I went and talked to a man that makes suits, and he said that it would only be about 200 yuan.
W: Hmm. . . That’s pretty cheap. The ones we saw at H&M were over 500 yuan.
M: Yeah, and I think it’ll fit me better if I have it made, instead of buying one from the store.
W: You’re probably right. Maybe I can get something made, too. I have an idea for a really cool dress. I wonder if they could make it for me if I drew them a picture.
M: Probably. They’re very skilled.
W: OK, I’ll do it! What’s the point of living in China if you don’t take advantage of the cool things about living here? Getting a suit made in the U. S. would cost a fortune!
M: You’re right. Why don’t we go together this week?
W: Great! Then we can hit the shoe stores afterwards!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. How long has the speaker been getting headaches?
A. For the past ten years.
B. For about ten days.
C. Only since yesterday.
18. What did the speaker do about his headache yesterday?
A. He took some medicine.
B. He asked his neighbor to come over.
C. He did nothing about it.
19. How did the speaker’s neighbor help him?
A. He sent for a doctor.
B. He gave the speaker some painkillers.
C. He gave the speaker a special kind of treatment.
20. What does the speaker mean in the end?
A. The pain almost killed him.
B. His headache was already cured.
C. The pain had gone by itself.
【答案】17. A 18. A 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【原文】During the past ten years or so, I have been suffering from terrible headaches. And it seems to be getting worse. Late last night, I got a sudden headache that was worse than all the others. It was so terrible that I could hardly bear it. Although I took all kinds of painkillers, I didn’t feel any better. It seemed that there was nothing else I could do, so I called my doctor and asked him to come over. One of our neighbors happened to be with us at the time. He was not a doctor, but he offered his help, saying, “Do you mind if I try a special kind of traditional Chinese treatment on you? These needles might help with your headaches.” I agreed. He quickly took out a few needles from his bag. Without a moment’s delay, he put a few needles into the skin on my head in several different places. Before long, I felt completely better. Just then, the doctor came running into my house and said, “Where is our patient?” “Sorry, Doctor. You are too late. The pain is gone!” I answered in delight. “It’s a miracle(奇迹), isn’t it?”
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Wifi UltraBoost
Have you ever noticed how much slower your Internet gets during the peak hours of the day? Luckily, there’s finally a solution! It takes only one simple device, Wifi UltraBoost, to put an end to this and many other annoying Internet problems!
How does it work?
Wifi UltraBoost spots your existing signal, improves its characteristics and then sends already expanded Wi-Fi through all the barriers it meets on its way — whether they’re concrete walls or multiple floors. It also solves our main problem — Internet providers slowing down the speed — by preventing data usage reports from reaching Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the first place.
What are the main features of it?
-- Works with any Internet router (路由器)
- Uses the frequency of 2.4GHz
- Transfers rates of up to 300Mbps
- Easy to set up
What problems does it solve?
Slow Internet connection
Weak Wi-Fi signals beyond 30 meters
Bad quality of video calls
Wi-Fi “dead spots” around your house
Thick walls that weaken the signal
How to use it?
Step 1: Get Wifi UltraBoost from the official website
Step 2: Plug Wifi UltraBoost into a socket (插座) and start the equipment.
Step 3: Be amazed at your Wi-Fi speed!
Why get Wifi UltraBoost today?
Wifi UltraBoost brings noticeable results immediately after you plug it in. For a limited time, Wifi UltraBoost is available to you 60% cheaper (instead of $99.99)! Order now and enjoy your improved Internet connection!
21. What can Wifi UltraBoost do?
A. Solve all the annoying internet problems.
B. Set up connection among Wi-Fi signals.
C. Guarantee high-quality video calls.
D. Help Internet routers function normally.
22. What might be the current price of Wifi UltraBoost?
A. $ 99.99. B. $ 39.99.
C. $ 59.99. D. $ 69.99.
23. What type of writing is the text? .
A. An announcement. B. A product review.
C. An official report. D. An advertisement
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。推荐了一款Wi-Fi增强器。旨在让学生在平常生活中运用英语解决实际的生活问题。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据What problems does it solve? 部分的“Bad quality of video calls.(视频通话质量差。)”可知， Wifi UltraBoost可以保证你拥有高质量的视频通话。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Wifi UltraBoost is available to you 60% cheaper (instead of $99.99) (在限时内，Wifi UltraBoost可以便宜60%(而不是99.99美元)!)”可推断，Wifi UltraBoost原价$99.99，目前打四折，所以是$39.99。故选B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Order now and enjoy your improved Internet connection!(现在订购，享受改进的互联网连接!)”可推知，本文的目的是推销产品，所以是一篇广告。故选D。
B
In the late 1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective. Skyscraper construction exploded across the US after the turn of the 20th century. In New York, the record for the world’s tallest building was broken six times between 1908 and 1931. The development of steel frames made it easier and cheaper to build tall. The invention of the elevator, meanwhile, made inhabiting higher floors far more convenient.
However, today’s skyscrapers look little like those built in the first half of the 20th century. This is mostly thanks to architecture’s next major technological change: the curtain wall. Soon, glass was produced quickly and uniformly, and glass windows soon became the choice for skyscrapers. Glass windows have many advantages. In addition to allowing for greater floor space and letting natural light come in more easily, glass is much more flexible. The usage of glass could also help buildings stand greater wind as well as huge swinging caused by earthquakes and typhoons.
“The role of skyscrapers has two parts,” explains Simon Chan, an experienced architect. “Every city wants to have this landmark that gives that sense of unique culture, but they also need places for people to live and work in urban settings,” he adds. A typical example is Hong Kong — one of the world’s most expensive housing markets. Land there is very limited, and going high is almost the only solution. But there comes along the next big challenge. The buildings and their construction account for more than 1/3 of the world’s energy consumption, and contribute to almost 40% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Glass skyscrapers, for example, will probably change the look of our skylines, adding beauty to our city. However, they rely on energy-consuming air conditioning to tackle heat-and-airflow problems. So, encouraging natural ventilation (通风) or using buildings themselves to produce solar or wind energy to reduce carbon emissions is the frontier for skyscraper architects. There should be many new developments in skyscraper design and technology with the aim of making skyscrapers something that saves energy.
24. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A. Major building equipment for skyscrapers.
B. Fast developing history of skyscrapers.
C. Introduction to the world’s tallest skyscrapers.
D. Factors contributing to the rise of skyscrapers.
25. From what aspect are today’s skyscrapers different from the former ones?
A. Their enough light. B. Their greater floor space.
C. Their main functions. D. Their building materials.
26. Why have many skyscrapers been built in Hong Kong?
A. To solve the shortage of land.
B. To balance the construction cost.
C. To save the energy consumption.
D. To show the place’s particular culture.
27. What’s the author’s attitude towards the glass skyscrapers?
A. Disapproving B. Objective.
C. Optimistic. D. Uncertain.
【答案】24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。随着城市化、新技术和新材料的发明和使用，使得建造高楼大厦变得更加受人青睐，但能源消耗问题仍待解决。
【24题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“In the late 1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective.(在 1800 年代后期，工业化推动了城市人口和土地价格上涨，使高层建筑越来越具有成本效益)”和“The development of steel frames made it easier and cheaper to build tall.(钢架的发展使建造高层变得更加容易和便宜)”以及“The invention of the elevator, meanwhile, made inhabiting higher floors far more convenient.(与此同时，电梯的发明使居住在较高楼层变得更加方便)”可知，工业化、钢架结构的发明以及电梯的发明促使着高楼大厦风靡一时。即本段主要介绍了促成高楼大厦增加的原因。故选D项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“However, today’s skyscrapers look little like those built in the first half of the 20th century. This is mostly thanks to architecture’s next major technological change: the curtain wall. Soon, glass was produced quickly and uniformly, and glass windows soon became the choice for skyscrapers.(然而，今天的摩天大楼看起来不像20世纪上半叶建造的摩天大楼。这主要归功于建筑的下一个重大技术变革：幕墙。很快，玻璃生产迅速而均匀，玻璃窗很快成为摩天大楼的选择)”可知，现在的摩天大楼与之前的不同在于其使用了玻璃材料。故选D项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Land there is very limited, and going high is almost the only solution.(那里的土地非常有限，走高几乎是唯一的解决方案)”可知，香港建造摩天大楼的原因是土地有限。故选A 项
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Glass skyscrapers, for example, will probably change the look of our skylines, adding beauty to our city. However, they rely on energy-consuming air conditioning to tackle heat-and-airflow problems.(例如，玻璃摩天大楼可能会改变我们天际线的外观，为我们的城市增添美感。然而，他们依靠耗能的空调来解决热量和气流问题)”可知，作者认为玻璃摩天大楼很美观，但同时也存在着耗能大、不够环保等问题。由此可推知作者对其态度是客观的。故选B项。
C
Are you a tea drinker? If so, you’re not alone. Every day around the world millions of cups of this popular brew are drunk, and it’s been that way for thousands of years. The oldest discovered tea is from the Han Dynasty, dating from 206BC to 220AD. But it’s thought that the tea trend really took off during the Tang Dynasty in the 8th Century, when it became China’s national drink. Now, Turkey, the Republic of Ireland and the UK are believed to be the biggest tea—drinking nations, per capita.
Tea is consumed in many ways-slurped, sipped or glugged. It can be poured from pots, infused or brewed in the cup using tea bags—and it’s this latter process that is causing concern. Research last year found some premium tea bags might be leaving billions of microscopic plastic particles in the cup. Scientists from McGill University in Montreal found that some ‘plastic’ tea bags shed high levels of micro plastics into water. However, The World Health Organization says such particles in drinking water do not appear to pose a risk.
Most tea bags are made from paper, with a small amount of plastic used to seal them shut— made from oil. This has led to debate about whether they can be recycled, but many are still composted. However, gardener Mike Armitage has told the BBC that the plastic contained in the soil could be washed into streams and rivers and ultimately out to sea.
Unilever, the owners of the tea brand PG Tips, said their tea bags are made with a small amount of plastic—used to seal them—and that they are suitable for composting. And the brand Yorkshire Tea said their bags do contain 25% polypropylene, but they were “actively developing plant—based and biodegradable alternatives”.
While tea bag manufacturers might be doing their bit to reduce plastic pollution, it could be a good time to switch your favourite beverage to coffee, or if that isn’t your cup of tea then try using loose-leaf tea, which can have a better flavour.
28. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. Tea can be consumed in many ways.
B. The use of tea bags doesn’t appear to pose a risk
C. The use of tea bags is causing concern.
D. Some tea bags might be leaving microscopic plastic particles in the cup.
29. What is not a possible solution to the problem caused by tea bags?
A. reduce the amount of plastic used to seal tea bags
B. wash the plastic in the soil into streams, rivers and sea
C. develop plant-based and biodegradable alternatives
D. switch to coffee or try to use loose-leaf tea
30. What is the author’s attitude towards the use of tea bags?
A. Supportive B. Indifferent C. Opposed D. Neutral
31. What could be the best title for the text?
A. Potential Plastic Pollution
B. Chinese tea culture
C. What is your favorite drink?
D. The Humble tea bag
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了茶包中含有的微小的塑料颗粒可能对环境带来污染，作者举例了一些公司目前的应对策略，并呼吁读者减少茶包的使用。
【28题详解】
主旨大意题。第二段首句是说在泡茶包时，茶包会在水中留下微小的塑料颗粒而令人担忧，后三句是三个权威机构对这个现象分别阐述观点——是否真的会污染环境，但无论认为塑料颗粒是否会产生威胁，“causing concern”都是确定的，因此本段的核心是茶包的使用会令人担忧。故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“However, gardener Mike Armitage has told the BBC that the plastic contained in the soil could be washed into streams and rivers and ultimately out to sea.(然而，园丁迈克·阿米蒂奇告诉BBC，土壤中含有塑料可能会被冲进小溪和河流，最终流入大海。)”可知，将土壤里的塑料排进海里，也是在污染环境，所以不是可行的解决方案。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“While tea bag manufacturers might be doing their bit to reduce plastic pollution, it could be a good time to switch your favourite beverage to coffee, or if that isn’t your cup of tea then try using loose-leaf tea, which can have a better flavour.(虽然茶包制造商可能在尽自己的力量减少塑料污染，但这可能是一个把你最喜欢的饮料换成咖啡的好时机，或者如果你不喜欢咖啡，那么就试着用散叶茶，它会有更好的味道。)”可知，作者呼吁读者可以将喝茶换成喝咖啡，或者将茶包换成散茶从而减少塑料污染，说明作者对于茶包的态度是反对的。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Research last year found some premium tea bags might be leaving billions of microscopic plastic particles in the cup.(去年的研究发现，一些优质茶包可能会在杯中留下数十亿微小的塑料颗粒。)”及全文可知，整篇文章的关键词是茶包，茶包虽然小，但因为使用量巨大，其中的塑料可能会带来的潜在污染也不容小觑，humble卑微的，谦虚的，不起眼的，用在此处可以形成反差，虽然一个不起眼，但带来的污染可能会很大。所以“The Humble tea bag(不起眼的茶包)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
D
E. O. Wilson, “the Darwin of the 21st century”, is considered the world’s leading expert on ants and a pioneer of the theory of biodiversity.
Wilson was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1929. When he was young, he was crazy about the natural world and spent his childhood exploring woods and observing insects. When he was in high school, he narrowed his focus down to the study of insects. After earning his master’s degree in biology in the University of Alabama, he went to Harvard University to work for a PhD in 1951. After graduation, he remained there for his career as a teacher.
Wilson authored many books and was awarded quite a few prizes, such as the Crafoord Prize and the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Wilson has a strong gift for storytelling and narrative. His books are easy to understand and can attract readers, even those who don’t care much for scientific topics. In his writings, Wilson further enlarged his study from biology to other subjects, such as sociobiology, geography and even art.
The friendship between the scientist Finch and Wilson is also worth mentioning. “On his 88th birthday he wanted to collect ants in the delta so we wandered through an Alabama woodland” Finch recalled, “We also went to other areas like two boys getting into the woods.” After retiring from teaching in 1996, Wilson founded the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation to promote worldwide understanding of the importance of biodiversity. “He’s still writing,” said Finch. “He always tells me,” This is my last book. “But he actually told me that six books ago.”
32. Which of the following can best describe Wilson’s books?
A. Critical and serious. B. Creative and useful.
C. Attractive and understandable. D. Professional and complex.
33. What can we infer from the text?
A. Wilson is a leading expert on insects
B. Wilson covered many subjects in his books.
C. Wilson studied for a PhD in the University of Alabama.
D. Wilson’s books don’t attract those who are not into science.
34. What does the last paragraph imply?
A. Wilson loves travelling very much.
B. Wilson often tells lies to his friend.
C. Wilson is good at wealth management.
D. Wilson has been working and studying hard all his life.
35. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. The great books by E. O. Wilson
B. E. O. Wilson’s contributions to biology
C. E. O. Wilson—the Darwin of the 21st century
D. The valuable friendship between Finch and E. O. Wilson
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了被誉为“21世纪的达尔文”的专家E. O. Wilson，介绍了他的个人背景知识以及成就。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“His books are easy to understand and can attract readers, even those who don’t care much for scientific topics.(他的书很容易理解，能吸引读者，即使是那些不太关心科学话题的人)”可知，威尔逊的书有吸引力，容易理解。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“In his writings, Wilson further enlarged his study from biology to other subjects, such as sociobiology, geography and even art.(在他的作品中，威尔逊进一步扩大了他的研究从生物学到其他学科，如社会生物学，地理学，甚至艺术)”可推知，威尔逊在他的书中涵盖了许多学科。故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The friendship between the scientist Finch and Wilson is also worth mentioning. “On his 88th birthday he wanted to collect ants in the delta so we wandered through an Alabama woodland,” Finch recalled, “We also went to other areas like two boys getting into the woods.” After retiring from teaching in 1996, Wilson founded the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation to promote worldwide understanding of the importance of biodiversity. “He’s still writing,” said Finch. “He always tells me,” This is my last book. “But he actually told me that six books ago.”(科学家芬奇和威尔逊之间的友谊也值得一提。“在他88岁生日那天，他想在三角洲收集蚂蚁，所以我们在阿拉巴马州的一片林地里闲逛，”芬奇回忆说，“我们还去了其他地方，就像两个男孩走进了树林。”1996年从教学中退休后，威尔逊成立了E. O. Wilson生物多样性基金会，以促进全世界对生物多样性重要性的认识。“他还在写。”芬奇说。他总是对我说:“这是我的最后一本书。”“但他实际上在六本书前就告诉过我了。”)”可推知，威尔逊一直在努力工作，努力学习。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“E. O. Wilson, “the Darwin of the 21st century”, is considered the world’ s leading expert on ants and a pioneer of the theory of biodiversity.( E. O. Wilson被誉为“21世纪的达尔文”，被认为是世界上研究蚂蚁的顶级专家和生物多样性理论的先驱)”结合文章主要介绍了被誉为“21世纪的达尔文”的专家E. O. Wilson，介绍了他的个人背景知识以及成就。可知，C选项“E. O. Wilson——21世纪的达尔文”最符合文章标题。故选C。
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。选项中有两项多余选项。
Stress exhaustion is a combination of physical exhaustion and emotional exhaustion that is the result of long-term high-stress situations. ____36____ Many may even experience feelings of extreme helplessness and hopelessness. If not addressed, it can lead to additional health problems.
The immune (免疫的) system, the body’s first line of defense against illness, can be affected by stress. High amounts of stress send out certain chemicals that are unfriendly to the immune system. In the short term, this may not have a harmful effect. ____37____
Stress exhaustion also affects a person’s work performance. Why? First of all, it can be very difficult for a person to make the right decision with stress exhaustion. ____38____ What’s more, the person’s ability to process new information can decrease. And his possibility of making costly and harmful mistakes during work increases.
____39____ In the case of students, too much schoolwork combined with working long hours can be dangerous. Housewives often struggle to take many difficult tasks, including caring for children and maintaining a household. Other people may also experience a unique combination of causes that result in stress exhaustion.
To prevent stress exhaustion, stress management techniques should be used. ____40____ There are a variety of techniques to improve sleeping habits, for example, setting a sleep schedule. Avoiding food and exercise for at least four hours before sleeping has also been shown to improve sleep.
A. They start with enough healthy sleep.
B. The lack of sleep can also cause exhaustion.
C. He may find it difficult to remember things.
D. Thus, the immune system should be well protected by us.
E. But in the long run, the immune system will be damaged.
F. People suffering from this condition can feel tired and anxious.
G. Persons of all ages and occupations can be affected by stress exhaustion.
【答案】36. F 37. E 38. C 39. G 40. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在生活、工作和学习中，人们有时感到压力重重，身心疲惫，长时间遭受这种状况会给我们带来极大伤害，需要采取措施积极应对。
【36题详解】
上文“Stress exhaustion is a combination of physical exhaustion and emotional exhaustion that is the result of long-term high-stress situations. (压力衰竭是身体衰竭和情绪衰竭的结合，是长期高压力情况的结果)”指出长期高压力造成身体和情绪衰竭，下文“Many may even experience feelings of extreme helplessness and hopelessness. If not addressed, it can lead to additional health problems.(许多人甚至可能经历极度无助和绝望的感觉。如果不加以解决，它可能会导致额外的健康问题)”指出长期高压力的不良后果，由even可知，空处应该是和下文是并列关系，指出高压力给人们带来的不良影响，F选项“People suffering from this condition can feel tired and anxious. Persons of all ages and occupations can be affected by stress exhaustion.(遭受这种情况的人会感到疲惫和焦虑)”符合语境，故选F。
【37题详解】
上文“High amounts of stress send out certain chemicals that are unfriendly to the immune system. In the short term, this may not have a harmful effect.(大量的压力会释放出对免疫系统不利的化学物质。在短期内，这可能不会产生有害影响)”指出大量压力会对免疫系统不利，虽然短期内，这可能不会产生有害影响，但长期会对人的免疫系统有危害，E项“But in the long run, the immune system will be damaged.(但从长远来看，免疫系统会被破坏)”和上文形成对比，总结出长期的大量压力对免疫系统的危害，故选E。
【38题详解】
上文“Stress exhaustion also affects a person’s work performance. Why? First of all, it can be very difficult for a person to make the right decision with stress exhaustion.(压力疲劳也会影响一个人的工作表现。为什么？首先，在精疲力竭的情况下，一个人很难做出正确的决定)”具体指出了压力疲劳会影响一个人工作表现——在精疲力竭的情况下，一个人很难做出正确的决定，下文“What’s more, the person’s ability to process new information can decrease.(而且，这个人处理新信息的能力会下降)”也是陈述压力疲劳会影响一个人工作表现。由此可知，空处应该是与上下文保持一致，陈述压力疲劳会影响一个人的工作表现，C项“He may find it difficult to remember things.(他可能会发现很难记住事情)”符合语境，故选C。
【39题详解】
下文“In the case of students, too much schoolwork combined with working long hours can be dangerous. Housewives often struggle to take many difficult tasks, including caring for children and maintaining a household. Other people may also experience a unique combination of causes that result in stress exhaustion.(对于学生来说，太多的作业加上长时间的工作是危险的。家庭主妇们常常要努力完成许多艰巨的任务，包括照顾孩子和维持家庭。其他人也可能经历一个独特的组合原因，导致压力疲劳)”指出不同年龄阶段和不同职业的人们遭受巨大压力的情况，由此可知空处应该是本段主旨句，G项“Persons of all ages and occupations can be affected by stress exhaustion.(不同年龄和职业的人都会受到压力疲劳的影响)”符合语境，故选G。
【40题详解】
上文“To prevent stress exhaustion, stress management techniques should be used.(为了防止压力耗尽，应该使用压力管理技术)”指出为了防止压力耗尽，要用压力管理技术，空处应该是进一步阐明该方法，A项“They start with enough healthy sleep.(它们要从有足够的健康睡眠开始)”符合语境，其中“They”代指上文“stress management technique”，故选A。
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。
Life is colorful. Sometimes it’s just like potato salad; when it’s shared, it became a picnic. With three young children to bring up, my husband John and I were very ____41____. “Can we go on a picnic, Mom?” my six-year-old daughter, Becky begged. “Please.” I had said no so many times in ____42____ months, and I decided the usual Saturday morning chores could ____43____. To her ____44____, I agreed.
I prepared a few sandwiches and ____45____ a cooler with ice and drinks and called John ____46____
My eleven-year-old twin sons loaded the cooler and the picnic basket in the trunk and off we went to spend some ____47____ time together as a family.
About the time I got the lunch ____48____ out on the table, John arrived on the ____49____. That was one of the happiest meals we ever shared together. The meal was full of laughter. We felt a closeness that had been hidden by work and school responsibilities for so many months. John and the boys threw rocks into the lake, Becky fed the ducks and I sat quietly at the picnic table,_____50_____ God for blessing me with such a wonderful family.
That night as our children went to bed, I kissed their cheeks. It _____51_____ me what a wonderful life I had. As I walked out of the room it dawned on me that even the busiest _____52_____ could become a picnic when it’s shared with the ones you love. Even though kids have now grown up and _____53_____ from home, I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.
Maybe today would be a good time to _____54_____ potato salad, call all of my _____55_____ kids, feed some hungry ducks and skipped a few rocks into the lake. Since life is like potato salad, let’s make it a picnic.
41. A. occupied B. old C. patient D. poor
42. A. coming B. late C. following D. recent
43. A. wait B. approach C. relax D. last
44. A. disappointment B. surprise C. embarrassment D. sadness
45. A. supplied B. provide C. filled D. compared
46. A. at home B. off work C. on business D. at work
47. A. unhappy B. quality C. quantity D. unfortunate
48. A. spread B. cooked C. taken D. made
49. A. view B. sight C. scene D. scenery
50. A. trusting B. praying C. praising D. thanking
51. A. refreshed B. hit C. beat D. questioned
52. A. lifestyle B. world C. time D. occupation
53. A. moved away B. left behind C. left alone D. ran away
54. A. watch B. appreciate C. cook D. plant
55. A. handsome B. grown C. mature D. young
【答案】41. A 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。讲述的是作者回忆与家人在一起野餐的快乐时光，说明与家人在一起是一件幸福快乐的事情。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有三个年幼的孩子要抚养，我的丈夫John和我非常忙。A. occupied 忙的；B. old旧的；C. patient有耐心的；D. poor 可怜的。由上文中的“With three young children to bring up”可知，应该是比较忙。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最近几个月我说了很多次“不”，我决定通常的周六早上的家务可以暂缓。A. coming即将到来的；B. late迟的；C. following接下来的；D. recent最近的。根据语境可知，在近几个月中作者已经拒绝孩子很多次了。故选D项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. wait 延缓；B. approach 接；C. relax使放松；D. last持续。在近来几个月中我经拒绝孩子很多次了，所以我想把周六上午的家务活先延缓。故选A项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：令她惊讶的是，我同意了。A. disappointment失望；B. surprise惊讶；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. sadness伤心。根据上文“I had said no so many times”可知，作者一直在拒绝女儿，而这次却答应了她的请求，所以让女儿感到吃惊。故选B项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我准备了几个三明治，在冷却器里装满了冰块和饮料，并且打电话给在工作的约翰。A. supplied供应；B. provide提供；C. filled填充；D. compared比较。根据语境可知，此处表示的是作者将冷却器装满冰块和饮料。故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查固定短语词义辨析。句意同上。A. at home在家；B. off work在休班；C. on business在出差；D. at work在上班。文章开头交待我和丈夫非常忙，所以此处应用at work。故选D项。
【47题详解】
考查名词和形容词词义辨析。句意：我十一岁的双胞胎儿子把冷却器和野餐篮装在后备箱里，然后我们一家人一起度过了一段美好的时光。A. unhappy不开心；B. quality质量，品质；C. quantity数量；D. unfortunate不幸的。根据下文中的“…I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.”可知，作者把能够还家人在一起度过的美好时光看作是有质量的时间，符合语境。故选B项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：大约在我把午餐摊在桌子上的时候，约翰赶到了现场。A. spread展开，传播；B. cooked做饭；C. taken带走；D. made制造。根据语境，外出野餐，肯定是要将带的午餐铺开。故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. view视角；B. sight视力，风景；C. scene场景，现场；D. scenery自然风光。下班的John到达我们野餐的地点，只有scene符合语境。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：John和男孩们往湖里扔石头，Becky喂鸭子，我静静地坐在野餐桌旁，感谢上帝保佑我有一个如此美好的家庭。A. trusting信任；B. praying祈祷；C. praising赞美；D. thanking感谢。在与家人聚餐时，作者收获到的幸福和快乐是上帝赐予的，所以作者心存感激之情。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我感到我的生活是多么美好。A. refreshed振奋；B. hit使想起，重击；C. beat连续击打；D. questioned质问。根据上文对家庭一起野餐情景的描述和“…I kissed their cheeks”可以看出，作者想到自己的生活是多么的美好。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我走出房间时，我突然意识到，当与你所爱的人分享时，即使是最繁忙的时间也可能变成野餐。A. lifestyle生活方式；B. world世界；C. time时间；D. occupation占据，职业。根据上文中的“With three young children to bring up, my husband John and I were very 1 .”语境可知，只有time符合句意。故选C项。
【53题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：即使孩子们现在已经长大并搬离家出走，我仍然记得那天坐在野餐桌旁的感受。A. moved away搬离； B. left behind 遗留；C. left alone 不干涉；D. ran away逃跑，跑开。根据下文“call all of my 15 kids, feed some hungry ducks and skipped a few rocks into the lake.”可知，现在孩子们长大离开了家。故选A项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：也许今天是做土豆沙拉的好时机，打电话给我所有成年的孩子，喂一些饥饿的鸭子，跳过几块石头进入湖中。A. watch观看；B. appreciate感激，欣赏；C. cook烹饪；D. plant 种植。根据下文“potato salad”和“ feed some hungry ducks ”可知是烹饪土豆，故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. handsome帅气的；B. grown成年的；C. mature成熟的；D. young年轻的。 根据“Even though kids have now grown up and 13 from home,”可知，此处应用grown，词汇复现。故选B项。
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。
Shoppers seeking witches, ghosts and severed heads ____56____ (decorate) their homes for Halloween ____57____(find) something truly scary this year: empty shelves.
The supply-chain snarls that have shaped much of life in the pandemic are now ____58____(responsibility) for shortages of Halloween décor and costumes.
A Home Depot spokeswoman says that stock on its Halloween items went quickly “as consumers are ____59____(engage) with decorating again this year.”
The National Retail Federation predicts that Halloween spending will reach an all-time high this year of $10.1 billion, up ____60____a record $9.1 billion in 2017.
Franco Pacini, co-owner of costume mask company Zagone Studios, says the skyrocketing price of freight shipping and ____61____(rise) prices on items like foam are stretching the business financially. The company has met demand by ordering early and working seven days a week, he says. It’s already placed ____62____(order) for next Halloween.
Some retailers are splurging on airfreight to avoid the backlog of container ships at U.S. ports, says Katherine Cullen, NRF’s senior____63____ (direct) of industry and consumer insights. Other, smaller shops are buying up vintage or used masks, costumes and other paraphernalia from local collectors.
Amy Cobaugh, 49,____64____ avid Halloween decorator in North Canton, Ohio, got ____65____(create) when she couldn’t find any fake spider webs to decorate her yard. She instead bought 10 pounds of elastic netting used to wrap meat.
【答案】56. to decorate
57. are finding
58. responsible
59. engaged
60. from 61. rising
62. orders 63. director
64. an 65. creative
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了万圣节装饰品短缺的原因，以及人们的一些应对策略。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：今年，寻找女巫、鬼魂和被砍的头在万圣节装饰他们的家的购物者发现了一些真正可怕的东西：空货架。结合句意可知，寻找女巫、鬼魂和被砍的头的目的是装饰家，表目的应用不定式。故填to decorate。
【57题详解】
考查时态。句意同上。空处为句子谓语动词，结合语境可知，陈述目前一段时间内发生的动作，应用现在进行时，主语shoppers是复数，故填are finding。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：大流行期间影响了很多人生活的供应链混乱是现在造成万圣节装饰品和服装短缺的原因。结合句意表达“对……负责，是……的原因”应用be responsible for，形容词responsible作表语。故填responsible。
【59题详解】
考查形容词。句意：家得宝的一位女发言人说，“当消费者今年再一次开始装饰时”，万圣节商品的库存迅速增加。结合句意表达“从事，忙于”用be engaged with，形容词engaged“忙于”作表语。故填engaged。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意：美国全国零售联合会预测，今年的万圣节支出将达到101亿美元的历史新高，高于2017年创纪录的91亿美元。结合句意，“高于2017年创纪录的91亿美元”即“从2017年创纪录的91亿美元的基础上上涨”，表达“从……”应用from。故填from。
【61题详解】
考查形容词。句意：面具公司Zagone Studios的共同所有人佛朗哥·帕西尼说，货运价格飙升，泡沫等产品价格上涨，让公司的财务吃紧。空处作定语修饰名词prices，表示“上涨的”用rising。故填rising。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：它已经下了下一个万圣节的订单。order“订单”是可数名词，此处用复数形式表泛指。故填orders。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：NRF负责工业和消费者洞察的高级主管凯瑟琳•卡伦说，一些零售商在空运上大把花钱，以避免美国港口的集装箱船积压。分析可知空处作Katherine Cullen的同位语，故空处应填名词，表示“主管”用director，为单数。故填director。
【64题详解】
考查冠词。句意：49岁的艾米·科博是俄亥俄州北坎顿的一名狂热的万圣节装饰师，当她找不到任何假蜘蛛网来装饰她的院子时，她就有了创意。decorator“装饰师”是可数名词，此处为泛指，应用不定冠词修饰，且avid的发音是元音音素开头，故填an。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。系动词got后应填形容词作表语，结合下文“She instead bought 10 pounds of elastic netting used to wrap meat.”可知，该装饰师是具有创意的，形容词creative符合题意。故填creative。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 在成长的过程中，我们总是对未来的职业充满憧憬。近期你班将以“My Dream Career” 为题举行演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：
1．你的理想职业；
2．选择它的理由；
3．实现的途径。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可根据内容要点适当发挥，以使行文连贯
参考词汇：mould v．塑造；industrious adj.勤勉的
My Dream Career
Good morning，everyone！
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Thank you for listening.
【答案】参考范文
My Dream Career
Good morning，everyone! Today，please allow me to deliver a brief speech on the career I will take up in the future.My dream career is to be a tour guide.
Since my early age，I have been admiring tour guides who travel worldwide，enjoying the spectacular scenery，appreciating different cultures and enriching their life experiences at the same time.Besides，this career is financially rewarding as well so that I can live a welloff life.Additionally，I will have more opportunities to meet people from all walks of life，which is both challenging and interesting.
To be a good guide is not an easy job.It is the wide range of knowledge，professionalism and dedication that mould a highly qualified tour guide.Therefore，my dream cannot be fulfilled without industrious work to pave the way.
Thank you for listening!
【解析】
【分析】本文是提纲类作文。写一篇英语演讲稿。
【详解】第1步：审题。在成长的过程中，我们总是对未来的职业充满憧憬。近期你班将以“My Dream Career” 为题举行演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：1．你的理想职业；2．选择它的理由；3．实现的途径。
第2步：根据写作要求，确定关键词（组）：deliver a brief speech on the career；admiring tour guides；appreciating different cultures；enriching their life experiences；financially rewarding；meet people from all walks of life等。
第3步：根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。此处文章主要应用一般将来时和一般现在时。
第4步：连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰，保持整洁美观的卷面是非常重要的。
【点睛】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较多主从复合句和固定句型：please allow me to deliver a brief speech on the career I will take up in the future.这句话运用了定语从句。Since my early age，I have been admiring tour guides who travel worldwide，enjoying the spectacular scenery，appreciating different cultures and enriching their life experiences at the same time.使用了定语从句，非谓语动词等。I will have more opportunities to meet people from all walks of life，which is both challenging and interesting.使用了非限制性定语从句。 全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外，文章思路清晰、层次分明，上下句转换自然，为文章增色添彩。
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
I lived in the State of Texas, where sudden storms often happened every year. Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while Mama started dinner. Everything seemed peaceful. Faye and I played happily in the yard. The heat had been building since dawn. Suddenly the temperature dropped--- it felt good.
Then Mama shouted from the house, “Iris, you and Faye get inside, read quick now!”
I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust, like thick smoke from a railway engine’s chimney. All the birds flew away. The stop lights nearby weren't working because of a power failure.
“Faye, go with Mama!” I shouted. “I’ll warn Papa.”
Faye ran toward the house. The storm hit so fast that I hardly saw her climb the steps. In a short time, the day turned into night. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voice would lead him back. But I couldn’t hear or see him at all.
Some poor house roofs were blown off, and small trees down. I thought a terrible storm was on the way and the scene was “the worst I've seen in several years.” The dirt and sand stung(刺痛) my face like a thousand bees. I needed to get to shelter. Covering my face with one hand, I made my way toward the car and opened the door. Dirt flew in with me as I pulled the door closed. Papa was still out somewhere! I needed to help him find the car.
I searched the dashboard (仪表板) and found the switch for the front lights. They made some rays, but would Papa see them in the thick darkness? I pushed the horn (喇叭) again and again, hoping Papa would hear it.
Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window.
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Papa shut off the car’s lights and I worried the dirt would bury us.
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【答案】Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window. My heart jumped with surprise and relief. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He coughed and wiped his eyes with dirty hands, then pulled me into his arms. “Oh, Iris, you’re safe.” I hugged Papa and cried. I could feel the tears streaming down my dirty cheeks. Papa looked into my face. “Your mother and Faye?” I said, “They are in the house.” Papa nodded, “Good. We’ll wait out the storm there.”
Papa shut off the car’s lights and I worried the dirt would bury us. Luckily, the wind died down and the dust started to settle. Papa kicked against the door, opening it far enough to let us out. We went home as Mama dashed out. “Mum!” I shouted and ran into her arms. “Oh, my precious Iris!” Mama cried. “You and Papa are safe!” “I’m safe thanks to Iris,” Papa said. “The car’s horn led me to shelter.” “I’m so proud of you,” Mum said to me. I cried even more, with tears of joy because my family had survived the horrible storm.
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇读后续写。要求在所给材料的基础上，根据所给提示，续写150字左右的内容，以使文章内容完整。
【详解】通过阅读所给文章可知，上周日，作者的爸爸去牧场看牛，妈妈开始吃晚饭。费耶和作者在院子里玩。这是一场可怕的暴风雨来临了。作者的爸爸还在外面。作者决定开车把他找回来。作者打开车前灯，同时不断地按喇叭，希望爸爸可以看见灯光或者听见喇叭声。
续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：突然，爸爸的脸出现在窗户边。所以应该写爸爸发现作者开的车，然后上车后的情景。第二段开头是：爸爸关掉了车里的灯，作者担心泥土会把我们埋起来。本段应该写作者和爸爸在后面如何应付狂虐的暴风雨，以及风暴逐渐平息以后，一家人见面的情景。
续写时要求使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语增加了写作难度，我们要熟悉所给划线词语，恰当的时候加以运用。最后还要注意所续写短文的词数应为150左右；续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。按要求完成写作任务。
【点睛】本文描写详略得当，符合情境要求。适当使用了高级词汇和高级句子。如：relief，stream，die down，settle，survive等高级词汇；opening it far enough to let us out伴随状语，feel sb. doing等高级句式。
邵阳市二中2020级高三第五次月考
英语试题卷
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，共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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What’s the weather like now?
A. Windy.
B. Sunny.
C. Snowy.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: This weather is terrible.
M: Do you like your city?
W: Oh, yes. I feel lucky to live in a city that’s so big and exciting. I love looking out of my apartment window over the high-rise buildings.
M: What’s the city center like?
M: Yeah. It was sunny and warm yesterday, but the wind is really strong now.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman plan to do tonight?
A. See a French singer.
B. Meet a friend.
C. Get some extra sleep.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: After we eat dinner, I thought that we could go and see that French singer.
W: I told Jack that I would meet up with him later tonight.
M: Oh, okay. I’ll just go get some sleep then.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why didn’t the woman go to Yunnan with her boyfriend?
A. She couldn’t get time off work.
B. She went to Germany.
C. She will go there with someone else.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: My boyfriend went to Yunnan this weekend for his friend’s wedding.
M: Why didn’t you go with him? You couldn’t get time offwork?
W: No, it wasn’t that. My friend from Germany is coming here next month, and we’re going to go to Yunnan together.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the man’s hobby?
A. Collecting stamps.
B. Taking photos.
C. Feeding fish.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Don’t you have any hobbies, like stamp collecting or something like that?
M: I do have one, actually — photography. It’s expensive, but it’s a lot of fun. How about you?
W: Oh, nothing special. I like feeding fish, I guess.
M: You know what they say: little things please little minds.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where is the man?
A. In a restaurant.
B. In a hotel.
C. At his home.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Room Service. How may I help you?
M: Can you send up two cheeseburgers and two Cokes to Room 381, please?
W: Sure. Your order should arrive within 25 minutes.
M: Thank you very much.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，共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， 并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What are the speakers doing?
A. Looking for someone. B. Playing a game. C. Drawing pictures.
7. What does Mike look like?
A. He has brown eyes. B. He has a beard. C. His hair is curly.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Let’s play a little game. I’ll describe someone, and you try and guess who it is.
M: All right, but you have to describe someone we both know.
W: Yeah, of course. OK, this man is tall and slim. He’s got blue eyes and curly brown hair.
M: Does he have a moustache or a beard?
W: Good question. Yes, he has a moustache, but no beard.
M: Sounds like Mike. Am I right?
W: Yes, you are!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What do we know about War Horse?
A. It’s an action movie.
B. It doesn’t win any awards.
C. It’s a sad movie.
9. Why does the man enjoy action movies?
A. He is an action star. B. They are very exciting. C. They have a great story.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Would you like to see War Horse or Tintin this weekend?
M: I’d rather see War Horse. I read that it won a lot of awards.
W: It sounds awesome, but it’s also supposed to be really sad, so we’d better bring along some paper to dry our tears!
M: Maybe we should just see an action movie instead.
W: No, I don’t really like action movies. I would rather see something with a good story.
M: I like action movies. They really get my heart rate going. I feel like I’m in the movie. I wish that I was an action star.
W: Ha-ha! That would be so funny. You’re way too fat to be an action star.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What does the woman think of her city?
A. It’s exciting.
B. It’s small.
C. It’s noisy.
11. What is true about the city center?
A. There is a famous statue there.
B. It’s not crowded at all.
C. Life is interesting there.
12. What’s the weather like in the city?
A. It’s hot most of the time.
B. It’s quite wet.
C. Temperatures are too high in summer.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you like your city?
W: Oh, yes. I feel lucky to live in a city that’s so big and exciting. I love looking out of my apartment window over the high-rise buildings.
M: What’s the city center like?
W: Some people say it’s too noisy and crowded, but I love that. There’s always something to see and do. We also have the most famous beach in the world — Copacabana Beach. Then, on the other side of the city, there are beautiful mountains. The highest one is called Corcovado, and it has the famous statue of Christ. If you look down at the city from there, the view is really wonderful.
M: What’s the weather like?
W: It’s great most of the time. The only time I don’t like Rio much is in the summer; it’s just too hot then.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What will the man do this summer?
A. Buy a suit for his friend. B. Go to a wedding. C. Go to China
14. According to the woman，how much are the suits at H&M?
A. About 200 yuan. B. Over 500 yuan. C. About 5000 yuan.
15. Why does the woman want to get a dress made in China?
A. She wants a Chinese style. B. It's very popular nowadays in China. C. It's inexpensive.
16. What else will the woman probably buy this week?
A. Shoes. B. A scarf. C. Silk.
【答案】13. B 14. B 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【详解】M: Instead of buying a suit for my friend’s wedding this summer, I think I’m just going to get one made for me.
W: You want to get one made? Won’t that be just as expensive as buying one at a store?
M: I don’t think so. I went and talked to a man that makes suits, and he said that it would only be about 200 yuan.
W: Hmm. . . That’s pretty cheap. The ones we saw at H&M were over 500 yuan.
M: Yeah, and I think it’ll fit me better if I have it made, instead of buying one from the store.
W: You’re probably right. Maybe I can get something made, too. I have an idea for a really cool dress. I wonder if they could make it for me if I drew them a picture.
M: Probably. They’re very skilled.
W: OK, I’ll do it! What’s the point of living in China if you don’t take advantage of the cool things about living here? Getting a suit made in the U. S. would cost a fortune!
M: You’re right. Why don’t we go together this week?
W: Great! Then we can hit the shoe stores afterwards!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. How long has the speaker been getting headaches?
A. For the past ten years.
B. For about ten days.
C. Only since yesterday.
18. What did the speaker do about his headache yesterday?
A. He took some medicine.
B. He asked his neighbor to come over.
C. He did nothing about it.
19. How did the speaker’s neighbor help him?
A. He sent for a doctor.
B. He gave the speaker some painkillers.
C. He gave the speaker a special kind of treatment.
20. What does the speaker mean in the end?
A. The pain almost killed him.
B. His headache was already cured.
C. The pain had gone by itself.
【答案】17. A 18. A 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【原文】During the past ten years or so, I have been suffering from terrible headaches. And it seems to be getting worse. Late last night, I got a sudden headache that was worse than all the others. It was so terrible that I could hardly bear it. Although I took all kinds of painkillers, I didn’t feel any better. It seemed that there was nothing else I could do, so I called my doctor and asked him to come over. One of our neighbors happened to be with us at the time. He was not a doctor, but he offered his help, saying, “Do you mind if I try a special kind of traditional Chinese treatment on you? These needles might help with your headaches.” I agreed. He quickly took out a few needles from his bag. Without a moment’s delay, he put a few needles into the skin on my head in several different places. Before long, I felt completely better. Just then, the doctor came running into my house and said, “Where is our patient?” “Sorry, Doctor. You are too late. The pain is gone!” I answered in delight. “It’s a miracle(奇迹), isn’t it?”
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Wifi UltraBoost
Have you ever noticed how much slower your Internet gets during the peak hours of the day? Luckily, there’s finally a solution! It takes only one simple device, Wifi UltraBoost, to put an end to this and many other annoying Internet problems!
How does it work?
Wifi UltraBoost spots your existing signal, improves its characteristics and then sends already expanded Wi-Fi through all the barriers it meets on its way — whether they’re concrete walls or multiple floors. It also solves our main problem — Internet providers slowing down the speed — by preventing data usage reports from reaching Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the first place.
What are the main features of it?
-- Works with any Internet router (路由器)
- Uses the frequency of 2.4GHz
- Transfers rates of up to 300Mbps
- Easy to set up
What problems does it solve?
Slow Internet connection
Weak Wi-Fi signals beyond 30 meters
Bad quality of video calls
Wi-Fi “dead spots” around your house
Thick walls that weaken the signal
How to use it?
Step 1: Get Wifi UltraBoost from the official website
Step 2: Plug Wifi UltraBoost into a socket (插座) and start the equipment.
Step 3: Be amazed at your Wi-Fi speed!
Why get Wifi UltraBoost today?
Wifi UltraBoost brings noticeable results immediately after you plug it in. For a limited time, Wifi UltraBoost is available to you 60% cheaper (instead of $99.99)! Order now and enjoy your improved Internet connection!
21. What can Wifi UltraBoost do?
A. Solve all the annoying internet problems.
B. Set up connection among Wi-Fi signals.
C. Guarantee high-quality video calls.
D. Help Internet routers function normally.
22. What might be the current price of Wifi UltraBoost?
A. $ 99.99. B. $ 39.99.
C. $ 59.99. D. $ 69.99.
23. What type of writing is the text? .
A. An announcement. B. A product review.
C. An official report. D. An advertisement
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。推荐了一款Wi-Fi增强器。旨在让学生在平常生活中运用英语解决实际的生活问题。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据What problems does it solve? 部分的“Bad quality of video calls.(视频通话质量差。)”可知， Wifi UltraBoost可以保证你拥有高质量的视频通话。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Wifi UltraBoost is available to you 60% cheaper (instead of $99.99) (在限时内，Wifi UltraBoost可以便宜60%(而不是99.99美元)!)”可推断，Wifi UltraBoost原价$99.99，目前打四折，所以是$39.99。故选B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Order now and enjoy your improved Internet connection!(现在订购，享受改进的互联网连接!)”可推知，本文的目的是推销产品，所以是一篇广告。故选D。
B
In the late 1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective. Skyscraper construction exploded across the US after the turn of the 20th century. In New York, the record for the world’s tallest building was broken six times between 1908 and 1931. The development of steel frames made it easier and cheaper to build tall. The invention of the elevator, meanwhile, made inhabiting higher floors far more convenient.
However, today’s skyscrapers look little like those built in the first half of the 20th century. This is mostly thanks to architecture’s next major technological change: the curtain wall. Soon, glass was produced quickly and uniformly, and glass windows soon became the choice for skyscrapers. Glass windows have many advantages. In addition to allowing for greater floor space and letting natural light come in more easily, glass is much more flexible. The usage of glass could also help buildings stand greater wind as well as huge swinging caused by earthquakes and typhoons.
“The role of skyscrapers has two parts,” explains Simon Chan, an experienced architect. “Every city wants to have this landmark that gives that sense of unique culture, but they also need places for people to live and work in urban settings,” he adds. A typical example is Hong Kong — one of the world’s most expensive housing markets. Land there is very limited, and going high is almost the only solution. But there comes along the next big challenge. The buildings and their construction account for more than 1/3 of the world’s energy consumption, and contribute to almost 40% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Glass skyscrapers, for example, will probably change the look of our skylines, adding beauty to our city. However, they rely on energy-consuming air conditioning to tackle heat-and-airflow problems. So, encouraging natural ventilation (通风) or using buildings themselves to produce solar or wind energy to reduce carbon emissions is the frontier for skyscraper architects. There should be many new developments in skyscraper design and technology with the aim of making skyscrapers something that saves energy.
24. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A. Major building equipment for skyscrapers.
B. Fast developing history of skyscrapers.
C. Introduction to the world’s tallest skyscrapers.
D. Factors contributing to the rise of skyscrapers.
25. From what aspect are today’s skyscrapers different from the former ones?
A. Their enough light. B. Their greater floor space.
C. Their main functions. D. Their building materials.
26. Why have many skyscrapers been built in Hong Kong?
A. To solve the shortage of land.
B. To balance the construction cost.
C. To save the energy consumption.
D. To show the place’s particular culture.
27. What’s the author’s attitude towards the glass skyscrapers?
A. Disapproving B. Objective.
C. Optimistic. D. Uncertain.
【答案】24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。随着城市化、新技术和新材料的发明和使用，使得建造高楼大厦变得更加受人青睐，但能源消耗问题仍待解决。
【24题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“In the late 1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective.(在 1800 年代后期，工业化推动了城市人口和土地价格上涨，使高层建筑越来越具有成本效益)”和“The development of steel frames made it easier and cheaper to build tall.(钢架的发展使建造高层变得更加容易和便宜)”以及“The invention of the elevator, meanwhile, made inhabiting higher floors far more convenient.(与此同时，电梯的发明使居住在较高楼层变得更加方便)”可知，工业化、钢架结构的发明以及电梯的发明促使着高楼大厦风靡一时。即本段主要介绍了促成高楼大厦增加的原因。故选D项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“However, today’s skyscrapers look little like those built in the first half of the 20th century. This is mostly thanks to architecture’s next major technological change: the curtain wall. Soon, glass was produced quickly and uniformly, and glass windows soon became the choice for skyscrapers.(然而，今天的摩天大楼看起来不像20世纪上半叶建造的摩天大楼。这主要归功于建筑的下一个重大技术变革：幕墙。很快，玻璃生产迅速而均匀，玻璃窗很快成为摩天大楼的选择)”可知，现在的摩天大楼与之前的不同在于其使用了玻璃材料。故选D项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Land there is very limited, and going high is almost the only solution.(那里的土地非常有限，走高几乎是唯一的解决方案)”可知，香港建造摩天大楼的原因是土地有限。故选A 项
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Glass skyscrapers, for example, will probably change the look of our skylines, adding beauty to our city. However, they rely on energy-consuming air conditioning to tackle heat-and-airflow problems.(例如，玻璃摩天大楼可能会改变我们天际线的外观，为我们的城市增添美感。然而，他们依靠耗能的空调来解决热量和气流问题)”可知，作者认为玻璃摩天大楼很美观，但同时也存在着耗能大、不够环保等问题。由此可推知作者对其态度是客观的。故选B项。
C
Are you a tea drinker? If so, you’re not alone. Every day around the world millions of cups of this popular brew are drunk, and it’s been that way for thousands of years. The oldest discovered tea is from the Han Dynasty, dating from 206BC to 220AD. But it’s thought that the tea trend really took off during the Tang Dynasty in the 8th Century, when it became China’s national drink. Now, Turkey, the Republic of Ireland and the UK are believed to be the biggest tea—drinking nations, per capita.
Tea is consumed in many ways-slurped, sipped or glugged. It can be poured from pots, infused or brewed in the cup using tea bags—and it’s this latter process that is causing concern. Research last year found some premium tea bags might be leaving billions of microscopic plastic particles in the cup. Scientists from McGill University in Montreal found that some ‘plastic’ tea bags shed high levels of micro plastics into water. However, The World Health Organization says such particles in drinking water do not appear to pose a risk.
Most tea bags are made from paper, with a small amount of plastic used to seal them shut— made from oil. This has led to debate about whether they can be recycled, but many are still composted. However, gardener Mike Armitage has told the BBC that the plastic contained in the soil could be washed into streams and rivers and ultimately out to sea.
Unilever, the owners of the tea brand PG Tips, said their tea bags are made with a small amount of plastic—used to seal them—and that they are suitable for composting. And the brand Yorkshire Tea said their bags do contain 25% polypropylene, but they were “actively developing plant—based and biodegradable alternatives”.
While tea bag manufacturers might be doing their bit to reduce plastic pollution, it could be a good time to switch your favourite beverage to coffee, or if that isn’t your cup of tea then try using loose-leaf tea, which can have a better flavour.
28. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. Tea can be consumed in many ways.
B. The use of tea bags doesn’t appear to pose a risk
C. The use of tea bags is causing concern.
D. Some tea bags might be leaving microscopic plastic particles in the cup.
29. What is not a possible solution to the problem caused by tea bags?
A. reduce the amount of plastic used to seal tea bags
B. wash the plastic in the soil into streams, rivers and sea
C. develop plant-based and biodegradable alternatives
D. switch to coffee or try to use loose-leaf tea
30. What is the author’s attitude towards the use of tea bags?
A. Supportive B. Indifferent C. Opposed D. Neutral
31. What could be the best title for the text?
A. Potential Plastic Pollution
B. Chinese tea culture
C. What is your favorite drink?
D. The Humble tea bag
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了茶包中含有的微小的塑料颗粒可能对环境带来污染，作者举例了一些公司目前的应对策略，并呼吁读者减少茶包的使用。
【28题详解】
主旨大意题。第二段首句是说在泡茶包时，茶包会在水中留下微小的塑料颗粒而令人担忧，后三句是三个权威机构对这个现象分别阐述观点——是否真的会污染环境，但无论认为塑料颗粒是否会产生威胁，“causing concern”都是确定的，因此本段的核心是茶包的使用会令人担忧。故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“However, gardener Mike Armitage has told the BBC that the plastic contained in the soil could be washed into streams and rivers and ultimately out to sea.(然而，园丁迈克·阿米蒂奇告诉BBC，土壤中含有塑料可能会被冲进小溪和河流，最终流入大海。)”可知，将土壤里的塑料排进海里，也是在污染环境，所以不是可行的解决方案。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“While tea bag manufacturers might be doing their bit to reduce plastic pollution, it could be a good time to switch your favourite beverage to coffee, or if that isn’t your cup of tea then try using loose-leaf tea, which can have a better flavour.(虽然茶包制造商可能在尽自己的力量减少塑料污染，但这可能是一个把你最喜欢的饮料换成咖啡的好时机，或者如果你不喜欢咖啡，那么就试着用散叶茶，它会有更好的味道。)”可知，作者呼吁读者可以将喝茶换成喝咖啡，或者将茶包换成散茶从而减少塑料污染，说明作者对于茶包的态度是反对的。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Research last year found some premium tea bags might be leaving billions of microscopic plastic particles in the cup.(去年的研究发现，一些优质茶包可能会在杯中留下数十亿微小的塑料颗粒。)”及全文可知，整篇文章的关键词是茶包，茶包虽然小，但因为使用量巨大，其中的塑料可能会带来的潜在污染也不容小觑，humble卑微的，谦虚的，不起眼的，用在此处可以形成反差，虽然一个不起眼，但带来的污染可能会很大。所以“The Humble tea bag(不起眼的茶包)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
D
E. O. Wilson, “the Darwin of the 21st century”, is considered the world’s leading expert on ants and a pioneer of the theory of biodiversity.
Wilson was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1929. When he was young, he was crazy about the natural world and spent his childhood exploring woods and observing insects. When he was in high school, he narrowed his focus down to the study of insects. After earning his master’s degree in biology in the University of Alabama, he went to Harvard University to work for a PhD in 1951. After graduation, he remained there for his career as a teacher.
Wilson authored many books and was awarded quite a few prizes, such as the Crafoord Prize and the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Wilson has a strong gift for storytelling and narrative. His books are easy to understand and can attract readers, even those who don’t care much for scientific topics. In his writings, Wilson further enlarged his study from biology to other subjects, such as sociobiology, geography and even art.
The friendship between the scientist Finch and Wilson is also worth mentioning. “On his 88th birthday he wanted to collect ants in the delta so we wandered through an Alabama woodland” Finch recalled, “We also went to other areas like two boys getting into the woods.” After retiring from teaching in 1996, Wilson founded the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation to promote worldwide understanding of the importance of biodiversity. “He’s still writing,” said Finch. “He always tells me,” This is my last book. “But he actually told me that six books ago.”
32. Which of the following can best describe Wilson’s books?
A. Critical and serious. B. Creative and useful.
C. Attractive and understandable. D. Professional and complex.
33. What can we infer from the text?
A. Wilson is a leading expert on insects
B. Wilson covered many subjects in his books.
C. Wilson studied for a PhD in the University of Alabama.
D. Wilson’s books don’t attract those who are not into science.
34. What does the last paragraph imply?
A. Wilson loves travelling very much.
B. Wilson often tells lies to his friend.
C. Wilson is good at wealth management.
D. Wilson has been working and studying hard all his life.
35. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. The great books by E. O. Wilson
B. E. O. Wilson’s contributions to biology
C. E. O. Wilson—the Darwin of the 21st century
D. The valuable friendship between Finch and E. O. Wilson
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了被誉为“21世纪的达尔文”的专家E. O. Wilson，介绍了他的个人背景知识以及成就。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“His books are easy to understand and can attract readers, even those who don’t care much for scientific topics.(他的书很容易理解，能吸引读者，即使是那些不太关心科学话题的人)”可知，威尔逊的书有吸引力，容易理解。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“In his writings, Wilson further enlarged his study from biology to other subjects, such as sociobiology, geography and even art.(在他的作品中，威尔逊进一步扩大了他的研究从生物学到其他学科，如社会生物学，地理学，甚至艺术)”可推知，威尔逊在他的书中涵盖了许多学科。故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The friendship between the scientist Finch and Wilson is also worth mentioning. “On his 88th birthday he wanted to collect ants in the delta so we wandered through an Alabama woodland,” Finch recalled, “We also went to other areas like two boys getting into the woods.” After retiring from teaching in 1996, Wilson founded the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation to promote worldwide understanding of the importance of biodiversity. “He’s still writing,” said Finch. “He always tells me,” This is my last book. “But he actually told me that six books ago.”(科学家芬奇和威尔逊之间的友谊也值得一提。“在他88岁生日那天，他想在三角洲收集蚂蚁，所以我们在阿拉巴马州的一片林地里闲逛，”芬奇回忆说，“我们还去了其他地方，就像两个男孩走进了树林。”1996年从教学中退休后，威尔逊成立了E. O. Wilson生物多样性基金会，以促进全世界对生物多样性重要性的认识。“他还在写。”芬奇说。他总是对我说:“这是我的最后一本书。”“但他实际上在六本书前就告诉过我了。”)”可推知，威尔逊一直在努力工作，努力学习。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“E. O. Wilson, “the Darwin of the 21st century”, is considered the world’ s leading expert on ants and a pioneer of the theory of biodiversity.( E. O. Wilson被誉为“21世纪的达尔文”，被认为是世界上研究蚂蚁的顶级专家和生物多样性理论的先驱)”结合文章主要介绍了被誉为“21世纪的达尔文”的专家E. O. Wilson，介绍了他的个人背景知识以及成就。可知，C选项“E. O. Wilson——21世纪的达尔文”最符合文章标题。故选C。
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。选项中有两项多余选项。
Stress exhaustion is a combination of physical exhaustion and emotional exhaustion that is the result of long-term high-stress situations. ____36____ Many may even experience feelings of extreme helplessness and hopelessness. If not addressed, it can lead to additional health problems.
The immune (免疫的) system, the body’s first line of defense against illness, can be affected by stress. High amounts of stress send out certain chemicals that are unfriendly to the immune system. In the short term, this may not have a harmful effect. ____37____
Stress exhaustion also affects a person’s work performance. Why? First of all, it can be very difficult for a person to make the right decision with stress exhaustion. ____38____ What’s more, the person’s ability to process new information can decrease. And his possibility of making costly and harmful mistakes during work increases.
____39____ In the case of students, too much schoolwork combined with working long hours can be dangerous. Housewives often struggle to take many difficult tasks, including caring for children and maintaining a household. Other people may also experience a unique combination of causes that result in stress exhaustion.
To prevent stress exhaustion, stress management techniques should be used. ____40____ There are a variety of techniques to improve sleeping habits, for example, setting a sleep schedule. Avoiding food and exercise for at least four hours before sleeping has also been shown to improve sleep.
A. They start with enough healthy sleep.
B. The lack of sleep can also cause exhaustion.
C. He may find it difficult to remember things.
D. Thus, the immune system should be well protected by us.
E. But in the long run, the immune system will be damaged.
F. People suffering from this condition can feel tired and anxious.
G. Persons of all ages and occupations can be affected by stress exhaustion.
【答案】36. F 37. E 38. C 39. G 40. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在生活、工作和学习中，人们有时感到压力重重，身心疲惫，长时间遭受这种状况会给我们带来极大伤害，需要采取措施积极应对。
【36题详解】
上文“Stress exhaustion is a combination of physical exhaustion and emotional exhaustion that is the result of long-term high-stress situations. (压力衰竭是身体衰竭和情绪衰竭的结合，是长期高压力情况的结果)”指出长期高压力造成身体和情绪衰竭，下文“Many may even experience feelings of extreme helplessness and hopelessness. If not addressed, it can lead to additional health problems.(许多人甚至可能经历极度无助和绝望的感觉。如果不加以解决，它可能会导致额外的健康问题)”指出长期高压力的不良后果，由even可知，空处应该是和下文是并列关系，指出高压力给人们带来的不良影响，F选项“People suffering from this condition can feel tired and anxious. Persons of all ages and occupations can be affected by stress exhaustion.(遭受这种情况的人会感到疲惫和焦虑)”符合语境，故选F。
【37题详解】
上文“High amounts of stress send out certain chemicals that are unfriendly to the immune system. In the short term, this may not have a harmful effect.(大量的压力会释放出对免疫系统不利的化学物质。在短期内，这可能不会产生有害影响)”指出大量压力会对免疫系统不利，虽然短期内，这可能不会产生有害影响，但长期会对人的免疫系统有危害，E项“But in the long run, the immune system will be damaged.(但从长远来看，免疫系统会被破坏)”和上文形成对比，总结出长期的大量压力对免疫系统的危害，故选E。
【38题详解】
上文“Stress exhaustion also affects a person’s work performance. Why? First of all, it can be very difficult for a person to make the right decision with stress exhaustion.(压力疲劳也会影响一个人的工作表现。为什么？首先，在精疲力竭的情况下，一个人很难做出正确的决定)”具体指出了压力疲劳会影响一个人工作表现——在精疲力竭的情况下，一个人很难做出正确的决定，下文“What’s more, the person’s ability to process new information can decrease.(而且，这个人处理新信息的能力会下降)”也是陈述压力疲劳会影响一个人工作表现。由此可知，空处应该是与上下文保持一致，陈述压力疲劳会影响一个人的工作表现，C项“He may find it difficult to remember things.(他可能会发现很难记住事情)”符合语境，故选C。
【39题详解】
下文“In the case of students, too much schoolwork combined with working long hours can be dangerous. Housewives often struggle to take many difficult tasks, including caring for children and maintaining a household. Other people may also experience a unique combination of causes that result in stress exhaustion.(对于学生来说，太多的作业加上长时间的工作是危险的。家庭主妇们常常要努力完成许多艰巨的任务，包括照顾孩子和维持家庭。其他人也可能经历一个独特的组合原因，导致压力疲劳)”指出不同年龄阶段和不同职业的人们遭受巨大压力的情况，由此可知空处应该是本段主旨句，G项“Persons of all ages and occupations can be affected by stress exhaustion.(不同年龄和职业的人都会受到压力疲劳的影响)”符合语境，故选G。
【40题详解】
上文“To prevent stress exhaustion, stress management techniques should be used.(为了防止压力耗尽，应该使用压力管理技术)”指出为了防止压力耗尽，要用压力管理技术，空处应该是进一步阐明该方法，A项“They start with enough healthy sleep.(它们要从有足够的健康睡眠开始)”符合语境，其中“They”代指上文“stress management technique”，故选A。
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。
Life is colorful. Sometimes it’s just like potato salad; when it’s shared, it became a picnic. With three young children to bring up, my husband John and I were very ____41____. “Can we go on a picnic, Mom?” my six-year-old daughter, Becky begged. “Please.” I had said no so many times in ____42____ months, and I decided the usual Saturday morning chores could ____43____. To her ____44____, I agreed.
I prepared a few sandwiches and ____45____ a cooler with ice and drinks and called John ____46____
My eleven-year-old twin sons loaded the cooler and the picnic basket in the trunk and off we went to spend some ____47____ time together as a family.
About the time I got the lunch ____48____ out on the table, John arrived on the ____49____. That was one of the happiest meals we ever shared together. The meal was full of laughter. We felt a closeness that had been hidden by work and school responsibilities for so many months. John and the boys threw rocks into the lake, Becky fed the ducks and I sat quietly at the picnic table,_____50_____ God for blessing me with such a wonderful family.
That night as our children went to bed, I kissed their cheeks. It _____51_____ me what a wonderful life I had. As I walked out of the room it dawned on me that even the busiest _____52_____ could become a picnic when it’s shared with the ones you love. Even though kids have now grown up and _____53_____ from home, I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.
Maybe today would be a good time to _____54_____ potato salad, call all of my _____55_____ kids, feed some hungry ducks and skipped a few rocks into the lake. Since life is like potato salad, let’s make it a picnic.
41. A. occupied B. old C. patient D. poor
42. A. coming B. late C. following D. recent
43. A. wait B. approach C. relax D. last
44. A. disappointment B. surprise C. embarrassment D. sadness
45. A. supplied B. provide C. filled D. compared
46. A. at home B. off work C. on business D. at work
47. A. unhappy B. quality C. quantity D. unfortunate
48. A. spread B. cooked C. taken D. made
49. A. view B. sight C. scene D. scenery
50. A. trusting B. praying C. praising D. thanking
51. A. refreshed B. hit C. beat D. questioned
52. A. lifestyle B. world C. time D. occupation
53. A. moved away B. left behind C. left alone D. ran away
54. A. watch B. appreciate C. cook D. plant
55. A. handsome B. grown C. mature D. young
【答案】41. A 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。讲述的是作者回忆与家人在一起野餐的快乐时光，说明与家人在一起是一件幸福快乐的事情。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有三个年幼的孩子要抚养，我的丈夫John和我非常忙。A. occupied 忙的；B. old旧的；C. patient有耐心的；D. poor 可怜的。由上文中的“With three young children to bring up”可知，应该是比较忙。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最近几个月我说了很多次“不”，我决定通常的周六早上的家务可以暂缓。A. coming即将到来的；B. late迟的；C. following接下来的；D. recent最近的。根据语境可知，在近几个月中作者已经拒绝孩子很多次了。故选D项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. wait 延缓；B. approach 接；C. relax使放松；D. last持续。在近来几个月中我经拒绝孩子很多次了，所以我想把周六上午的家务活先延缓。故选A项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：令她惊讶的是，我同意了。A. disappointment失望；B. surprise惊讶；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. sadness伤心。根据上文“I had said no so many times”可知，作者一直在拒绝女儿，而这次却答应了她的请求，所以让女儿感到吃惊。故选B项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我准备了几个三明治，在冷却器里装满了冰块和饮料，并且打电话给在工作的约翰。A. supplied供应；B. provide提供；C. filled填充；D. compared比较。根据语境可知，此处表示的是作者将冷却器装满冰块和饮料。故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查固定短语词义辨析。句意同上。A. at home在家；B. off work在休班；C. on business在出差；D. at work在上班。文章开头交待我和丈夫非常忙，所以此处应用at work。故选D项。
【47题详解】
考查名词和形容词词义辨析。句意：我十一岁的双胞胎儿子把冷却器和野餐篮装在后备箱里，然后我们一家人一起度过了一段美好的时光。A. unhappy不开心；B. quality质量，品质；C. quantity数量；D. unfortunate不幸的。根据下文中的“…I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.”可知，作者把能够还家人在一起度过的美好时光看作是有质量的时间，符合语境。故选B项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：大约在我把午餐摊在桌子上的时候，约翰赶到了现场。A. spread展开，传播；B. cooked做饭；C. taken带走；D. made制造。根据语境，外出野餐，肯定是要将带的午餐铺开。故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. view视角；B. sight视力，风景；C. scene场景，现场；D. scenery自然风光。下班的John到达我们野餐的地点，只有scene符合语境。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：John和男孩们往湖里扔石头，Becky喂鸭子，我静静地坐在野餐桌旁，感谢上帝保佑我有一个如此美好的家庭。A. trusting信任；B. praying祈祷；C. praising赞美；D. thanking感谢。在与家人聚餐时，作者收获到的幸福和快乐是上帝赐予的，所以作者心存感激之情。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我感到我的生活是多么美好。A. refreshed振奋；B. hit使想起，重击；C. beat连续击打；D. questioned质问。根据上文对家庭一起野餐情景的描述和“…I kissed their cheeks”可以看出，作者想到自己的生活是多么的美好。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我走出房间时，我突然意识到，当与你所爱的人分享时，即使是最繁忙的时间也可能变成野餐。A. lifestyle生活方式；B. world世界；C. time时间；D. occupation占据，职业。根据上文中的“With three young children to bring up, my husband John and I were very 1 .”语境可知，只有time符合句意。故选C项。
【53题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：即使孩子们现在已经长大并搬离家出走，我仍然记得那天坐在野餐桌旁的感受。A. moved away搬离； B. left behind 遗留；C. left alone 不干涉；D. ran away逃跑，跑开。根据下文“call all of my 15 kids, feed some hungry ducks and skipped a few rocks into the lake.”可知，现在孩子们长大离开了家。故选A项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：也许今天是做土豆沙拉的好时机，打电话给我所有成年的孩子，喂一些饥饿的鸭子，跳过几块石头进入湖中。A. watch观看；B. appreciate感激，欣赏；C. cook烹饪；D. plant 种植。根据下文“potato salad”和“ feed some hungry ducks ”可知是烹饪土豆，故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. handsome帅气的；B. grown成年的；C. mature成熟的；D. young年轻的。 根据“Even though kids have now grown up and 13 from home,”可知，此处应用grown，词汇复现。故选B项。
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。
Shoppers seeking witches, ghosts and severed heads ____56____ (decorate) their homes for Halloween ____57____(find) something truly scary this year: empty shelves.
The supply-chain snarls that have shaped much of life in the pandemic are now ____58____(responsibility) for shortages of Halloween décor and costumes.
A Home Depot spokeswoman says that stock on its Halloween items went quickly “as consumers are ____59____(engage) with decorating again this year.”
The National Retail Federation predicts that Halloween spending will reach an all-time high this year of $10.1 billion, up ____60____a record $9.1 billion in 2017.
Franco Pacini, co-owner of costume mask company Zagone Studios, says the skyrocketing price of freight shipping and ____61____(rise) prices on items like foam are stretching the business financially. The company has met demand by ordering early and working seven days a week, he says. It’s already placed ____62____(order) for next Halloween.
Some retailers are splurging on airfreight to avoid the backlog of container ships at U.S. ports, says Katherine Cullen, NRF’s senior____63____ (direct) of industry and consumer insights. Other, smaller shops are buying up vintage or used masks, costumes and other paraphernalia from local collectors.
Amy Cobaugh, 49,____64____ avid Halloween decorator in North Canton, Ohio, got ____65____(create) when she couldn’t find any fake spider webs to decorate her yard. She instead bought 10 pounds of elastic netting used to wrap meat.
【答案】56. to decorate
57. are finding
58. responsible
59. engaged
60. from 61. rising
62. orders 63. director
64. an 65. creative
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了万圣节装饰品短缺的原因，以及人们的一些应对策略。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：今年，寻找女巫、鬼魂和被砍的头在万圣节装饰他们的家的购物者发现了一些真正可怕的东西：空货架。结合句意可知，寻找女巫、鬼魂和被砍的头的目的是装饰家，表目的应用不定式。故填to decorate。
【57题详解】
考查时态。句意同上。空处为句子谓语动词，结合语境可知，陈述目前一段时间内发生的动作，应用现在进行时，主语shoppers是复数，故填are finding。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：大流行期间影响了很多人生活的供应链混乱是现在造成万圣节装饰品和服装短缺的原因。结合句意表达“对……负责，是……的原因”应用be responsible for，形容词responsible作表语。故填responsible。
【59题详解】
考查形容词。句意：家得宝的一位女发言人说，“当消费者今年再一次开始装饰时”，万圣节商品的库存迅速增加。结合句意表达“从事，忙于”用be engaged with，形容词engaged“忙于”作表语。故填engaged。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意：美国全国零售联合会预测，今年的万圣节支出将达到101亿美元的历史新高，高于2017年创纪录的91亿美元。结合句意，“高于2017年创纪录的91亿美元”即“从2017年创纪录的91亿美元的基础上上涨”，表达“从……”应用from。故填from。
【61题详解】
考查形容词。句意：面具公司Zagone Studios的共同所有人佛朗哥·帕西尼说，货运价格飙升，泡沫等产品价格上涨，让公司的财务吃紧。空处作定语修饰名词prices，表示“上涨的”用rising。故填rising。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：它已经下了下一个万圣节的订单。order“订单”是可数名词，此处用复数形式表泛指。故填orders。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：NRF负责工业和消费者洞察的高级主管凯瑟琳•卡伦说，一些零售商在空运上大把花钱，以避免美国港口的集装箱船积压。分析可知空处作Katherine Cullen的同位语，故空处应填名词，表示“主管”用director，为单数。故填director。
【64题详解】
考查冠词。句意：49岁的艾米·科博是俄亥俄州北坎顿的一名狂热的万圣节装饰师，当她找不到任何假蜘蛛网来装饰她的院子时，她就有了创意。decorator“装饰师”是可数名词，此处为泛指，应用不定冠词修饰，且avid的发音是元音音素开头，故填an。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。系动词got后应填形容词作表语，结合下文“She instead bought 10 pounds of elastic netting used to wrap meat.”可知，该装饰师是具有创意的，形容词creative符合题意。故填creative。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 在成长的过程中，我们总是对未来的职业充满憧憬。近期你班将以“My Dream Career” 为题举行演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：
1．你的理想职业；
2．选择它的理由；
3．实现的途径。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可根据内容要点适当发挥，以使行文连贯
参考词汇：mould v．塑造；industrious adj.勤勉的
My Dream Career
Good morning，everyone！
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for listening.
【答案】参考范文
My Dream Career
Good morning，everyone! Today，please allow me to deliver a brief speech on the career I will take up in the future.My dream career is to be a tour guide.
Since my early age，I have been admiring tour guides who travel worldwide，enjoying the spectacular scenery，appreciating different cultures and enriching their life experiences at the same time.Besides，this career is financially rewarding as well so that I can live a welloff life.Additionally，I will have more opportunities to meet people from all walks of life，which is both challenging and interesting.
To be a good guide is not an easy job.It is the wide range of knowledge，professionalism and dedication that mould a highly qualified tour guide.Therefore，my dream cannot be fulfilled without industrious work to pave the way.
Thank you for listening!
【解析】
【分析】本文是提纲类作文。写一篇英语演讲稿。
【详解】第1步：审题。在成长的过程中，我们总是对未来的职业充满憧憬。近期你班将以“My Dream Career” 为题举行演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：1．你的理想职业；2．选择它的理由；3．实现的途径。
第2步：根据写作要求，确定关键词（组）：deliver a brief speech on the career；admiring tour guides；appreciating different cultures；enriching their life experiences；financially rewarding；meet people from all walks of life等。
第3步：根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。此处文章主要应用一般将来时和一般现在时。
第4步：连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰，保持整洁美观的卷面是非常重要的。
【点睛】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较多主从复合句和固定句型：please allow me to deliver a brief speech on the career I will take up in the future.这句话运用了定语从句。Since my early age，I have been admiring tour guides who travel worldwide，enjoying the spectacular scenery，appreciating different cultures and enriching their life experiences at the same time.使用了定语从句，非谓语动词等。I will have more opportunities to meet people from all walks of life，which is both challenging and interesting.使用了非限制性定语从句。 全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外，文章思路清晰、层次分明，上下句转换自然，为文章增色添彩。
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
I lived in the State of Texas, where sudden storms often happened every year. Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while Mama started dinner. Everything seemed peaceful. Faye and I played happily in the yard. The heat had been building since dawn. Suddenly the temperature dropped--- it felt good.
Then Mama shouted from the house, “Iris, you and Faye get inside, read quick now!”
I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust, like thick smoke from a railway engine’s chimney. All the birds flew away. The stop lights nearby weren't working because of a power failure.
“Faye, go with Mama!” I shouted. “I’ll warn Papa.”
Faye ran toward the house. The storm hit so fast that I hardly saw her climb the steps. In a short time, the day turned into night. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voice would lead him back. But I couldn’t hear or see him at all.
Some poor house roofs were blown off, and small trees down. I thought a terrible storm was on the way and the scene was “the worst I've seen in several years.” The dirt and sand stung(刺痛) my face like a thousand bees. I needed to get to shelter. Covering my face with one hand, I made my way toward the car and opened the door. Dirt flew in with me as I pulled the door closed. Papa was still out somewhere! I needed to help him find the car.
I searched the dashboard (仪表板) and found the switch for the front lights. They made some rays, but would Papa see them in the thick darkness? I pushed the horn (喇叭) again and again, hoping Papa would hear it.
Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Papa shut off the car’s lights and I worried the dirt would bury us.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window. My heart jumped with surprise and relief. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He coughed and wiped his eyes with dirty hands, then pulled me into his arms. “Oh, Iris, you’re safe.” I hugged Papa and cried. I could feel the tears streaming down my dirty cheeks. Papa looked into my face. “Your mother and Faye?” I said, “They are in the house.” Papa nodded, “Good. We’ll wait out the storm there.”
Papa shut off the car’s lights and I worried the dirt would bury us. Luckily, the wind died down and the dust started to settle. Papa kicked against the door, opening it far enough to let us out. We went home as Mama dashed out. “Mum!” I shouted and ran into her arms. “Oh, my precious Iris!” Mama cried. “You and Papa are safe!” “I’m safe thanks to Iris,” Papa said. “The car’s horn led me to shelter.” “I’m so proud of you,” Mum said to me. I cried even more, with tears of joy because my family had survived the horrible storm.
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇读后续写。要求在所给材料的基础上，根据所给提示，续写150字左右的内容，以使文章内容完整。
【详解】通过阅读所给文章可知，上周日，作者的爸爸去牧场看牛，妈妈开始吃晚饭。费耶和作者在院子里玩。这是一场可怕的暴风雨来临了。作者的爸爸还在外面。作者决定开车把他找回来。作者打开车前灯，同时不断地按喇叭，希望爸爸可以看见灯光或者听见喇叭声。
续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：突然，爸爸的脸出现在窗户边。所以应该写爸爸发现作者开的车，然后上车后的情景。第二段开头是：爸爸关掉了车里的灯，作者担心泥土会把我们埋起来。本段应该写作者和爸爸在后面如何应付狂虐的暴风雨，以及风暴逐渐平息以后，一家人见面的情景。
续写时要求使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语增加了写作难度，我们要熟悉所给划线词语，恰当的时候加以运用。最后还要注意所续写短文的词数应为150左右；续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。按要求完成写作任务。
【点睛】本文描写详略得当，符合情境要求。适当使用了高级词汇和高级句子。如：relief，stream，die down，settle，survive等高级词汇；opening it far enough to let us out伴随状语，feel sb. doing等高级句式。
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