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湖北云学新高考联盟2022-2023学年高二年级上学期期末联考
英语试卷
满分：150分 时长：120分钟
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3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分:听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题L5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，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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B.£9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the woman’s favorite hobby?
A. Going shopping. B. Playing tennis. C. Singing songs.
2 What is the man doing?
A. Watching TV. B. Enjoying a play. C. Valuing an advertisement.
3. Where are the speakers going after dinner?
A. To a park. B. To a clothes shop. C. To an ice cream shop.
4 What does the man think of the painting of the house?
A. Great. B. Plain. C. Boring.
5. What are the speakers discussing?
A. Where to get on a bus. B. Whether to leave now. C. How to get home.
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，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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Why does the man call the woman?
A. To confirm her daily arrangements.
B. To remind her of an appointment.
C. To reschedule her appointment.
7. What will the woman do on Friday?
A. Attend a meeting. B. Take a business trip. C. Have a physical exam.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What do we know about the man?
A. He is in Sydney now. B. He works for a magazine.
9. What makes the man feel puzzled? C. He didn’t pack the suitcase himself
A. There is a bag in his suitcase.
B. An old woman knew his address.
C. The woman knows all about the old woman.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On a plane. B. At the Customs.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the man come to the library? C. In a police station.
A. To pay a fine. B. To check out books. C. To know how to use the library.
12. How long can a student keep the books?
A. For a month. B. For a term.
13. How can a student get a book unavailable at the library?
A. The library will purchase it. C. For ten days.
B. He has to borrow it from another library himself.
C. It can be obtained through the Interlibrary Loan Service.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14 What are the speakers talking about?
A. The importance of limiting the use of cars.
B. Ways to reduce air pollution.
C. The cause of air pollution.
15 Why does the woman decide to ride the city bus?
A. Her car is under repair. B. Parking is difficult in the city. C. She wants to help reduce pollution.
16 What is the function of the new material?
A. To make the fuel bum up completely. B. To make the car run faster. C. To make the fuel clean.
17. Why can’t the new material be used by everyone?
A. The material isn’t easy to get
B. The use of the material is dangerous.
C. People aren’t able to use it by themselves.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题.
18. What can we learn about the speaker?
A. She was fond of fashion in her youth.
B. She got her first job in the university.
C. She got into fashion by chance.
19. How did the speaker get her first job?
A. In a magazine. B. Through the Internet. C. From a TV program.
20. What will make people remember you according to the speaker?
A. Working hard. B. Showing yourself bravely. C. Having a good sense of fashion.
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
A good cup of coffee is what gets us through the day and helps us to unwind at the end of it. And in walks the Pod Coffee Machine. This skillful kitchen device is here for convenience.
Pros
Cons
• Usually quite small-sized
• Cheap to buy — some cost as little as £40.
• Good for occasional coffee drinkers as the sealed pods keep coffee fresh.
• Coffee pods create waste, as many pods are plastic.

To ensure that you get the best fix of caffeine, we’ve rounded up a list of what we consider the best pod coffee machines in mind.
Hamilton Beach (49976) Pod Coffee Machine
Nespresso Pixie Espresso Pod Coffee Machine
Twice as nice! Whether it’s for a single cup on the go or a coffee date with friends, this not beverage maker gives you the option to select a single serving or to brew up a whole pot. Humble in appearance, this multi-serve pod coflfee maker comes with another added bonus; use the loose coffee grounds option if you prefer a brand that does not come in a pod.
$104,99
Designed to please, not only is this machine small enough to fit in the smallest of kitchens, but the 19- bar high-pressure pump also ensures that each pod is released to ensure master-style results. Heating up in only 25 seconds, this single-serve kitchen buddy will have your cup of coffee ready in less than 2 minutes.
$15995
Nespresso Inissia Original Pod Coffee Machine
This PREMIUM CHOICE model is ideal for small households who enjoy novel coffees. Or you can prepare the coffee for the go. Buy Aldi coffee pods to cut the price of your daily brew and save a dollar.
$149.95 $66.75 (6 Second-hand)
Keuring K55 / K-Classic Pod Coffee Machine
If the strength or weakness of your coffee is one of your greatest concern, then this machine might come in quite handy. The smaller the pot, the stronger the coffee.
$118.26

1. Which of the following is an advantage of pod coffee machines?
A. They are big in size. B. They can be well sealed.
C. They are environment-friendly. D. They don’t cost much.
2. What makes Hamilton Beach (49976) Pod Coffee Machine special?
A. It will never be out of date. B. It fits in with loose coffee grounds.
C. It is cheap. D. It makes people appear humble.
3. Which of the following will be a good deal if a customer wants to minimize the time of making coffee?
A. Hamilton Beach (49976) Pod Coffee Machine. B. Nespresso Inissia Original Pod Coffee Machine.
C. Nespresso Pixie Espresso Pod Coffee Machine. D. Keuring K55 / K-Classic Pod Coffee Machine.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一应用文。主要说明了几种不同的Pod咖啡机的具体情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Pros”中第二点“Cheap to buy — some cost as little as £40”（价格便宜，有一些低至40英镑。）可知，该种咖啡机有价格优势。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Hamilton Beach (49976) Pod Coffee Machine”中“use the loose coffee grounds option if you prefer a brand that does not come in a pod.”（如果你喜欢不带豆荚的咖啡渣，可以选择散装咖啡渣。）可知，该款咖啡机可以使用散装的咖啡渣。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Nespresso Pixie Espresso Pod Coffee Machine”中“Heating up in only 25 seconds, this single-serve kitchen buddy will have your cup of coffee ready in less than 2 minutes.”（加热仅需25秒，这个单人厨房伙伴将在2分钟之内准备好你的咖啡。）可知，该咖啡机能够快速地制作咖啡。故选B项。
B
The men glanced around the living room which Hana had taken great pains to decorate properly. A new flowered rug lay on the floor, and fresh white curtains that Kiku had helped Hana sew hung at the windows. The first tight buds of the flowering peach in their yard had begun to bloom, and knowing there would be callers, Hana had arranged a bunch on the table.
“We’ll come right to the point,” a tall red-headed man said without bothering to sit down.
“There’ve been some complaints from the neighborhood about having Japanese on this block,”
Taro caught his breath. “I see. Can you tell me who it was that complained?”
“Just some of the neighbors.,"
“What is it that we have done to offend them?”
“Well, nothing specific.”
Taro looked at each of the men in turn and tried to keep his voice steady. “Gentlemen,” he began. “My wife and I looked many, many months to find a home where we might raise our daughter. When the owner said there would be no objection to our moving in here, we trusted him. It was like a dream come true for us. We have already spent much time and money to make this house our home. And now, you would ask us to leave?”
Taro dared not stop before he finished all he wanted to say: “I should like to meet those neighbors who object to us,“ he said. “Is it any of you gentlemen?”
The men looked uncomfortable. uWe5re just here to represent them.”
“Then please invite them to come talk to me. If they can tell me why we aren’t desirable or why we do not deserve their respect, I shall consider their request. I am the owner of Takeda Dry Goods and Grocers on Seventh Street and I would be happy to have them visit my shop as well.”
The men glanced uneasily at one another and had nothing more to say.
4. What’s the main purpose of the men’s visit to Taro and Hana’s house?
A. To check whether Hana had properly decorated the house.
B. To tell Taro that his family was not welcome in the neighborhood.
C. To make Taro aware of the complaints about his offensive words.
D. To extend their welcome to the family to settle in the neighborhood.
5. What can we learn about Taro?
A. He was brave to defend his rights. B. He was considerate of others’ feelings.
C. He was offensive and disrespectful. D. He was eager to avoid conflicts.
6. The underlined word “desirable” is closest in meaning to____.
A. enviable. B. worthwhile. C. acceptable. D. tolerant
7. What social problem might Taro and Hana face in the story?
A. Unsafe neighborhood. B. Illegal Immigration. C. Housing shortage. D. Racial prejudice.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述的是刚搬到新家的Taro受到种族歧视，被人投诉，他不卑不亢争取自己权利的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段““We’ll come right to the point,” a tall red-headed man said without bothering to sit down.(“我们会直奔主题，”一个高大的红头发男人说，连坐都懒得坐下来。)”和第三段“There’ve been some complaints from the neighborhood about having Japanese on this block (社区有一些关于这个街区有日本人的投诉) ”可知，Taro家遭到了周围邻居的投诉，所以这些人来到他家就是告诉他，这里不欢迎他们家。故选B项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Taro caught his breath. “I see. Can you tell me who it was that complained?” (Tora屏住了呼吸。“我明白了。你能告诉我投诉的是谁吗？”)”和第九段“Taro dared not stop before he finished all he wanted to say: “I should like to meet those neighbors who object to us,“ he said. “Is it any of you gentlemen?” (Tora不敢停下脚步，他想说完：“我想见见那些反对我们的邻居，”他说。“是你们当中的先生吗？”)”以及倒数第二段“Then please invite them to come talk to me. If they can tell me why we aren’t desirable or why we do not deserve their respect, I shall consider their request. I am the owner of Takeda Dry Goods and Grocers on Seventh Street and I would be happy to have them visit my shop as well.(“那么请他们来和我谈谈。如果他们能告诉我为什么我们不受欢迎，或者为什么我们不值得他们的尊重，我会考虑他们的要求。我是第七街武田干货和杂货店的老板，我也很乐意让他们光顾我的商店。)”中Tora对这些来访者友好而又不卑不亢的发问，可以看出，Tora是一个勇敢的维护自己权利的人。故选A项。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词汇所在的句子““Then please invite them to come talk to me. If they can tell me why we aren’t desirable or why we do not deserve their respect, I shall consider their request.(“那么请他们来和我谈谈。如果他们能告诉我为什么我们不desirable，或者为什么我们不值得他们的尊重，我会考虑他们的要求。”)”中的or可知，前后两句话的内容相近，or后面的句子意为“我们为什么不值得他们的尊敬”，再结合选项可以猜测，该单词的意思是“受欢迎的、被认同的”。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段““There’ve been some complaints from the neighborhood about having Japanese on this block (社区有一些关于这个街区有日本人的投诉)”以及倒数第五段Tora所说的“My wife and I looked many, many months to find a home where we might raise our daughter. When the owner said there would be no objection to our moving in here, we trusted him. It was like a dream come true for us. We have already spent much time and money to make this house our home. And now, you would ask us to leave?(我和妻子找了好几个月才找到一个可以抚养女儿的家。当业主说不反对我们搬进来时，我们信任他。对我们来说，这就像梦想成真。我们已经花了很多时间和金钱来让这所房子成为我们的家。现在，你会要求我们离开吗？)”可知，Tora搬到一个新的地方，受到了种族歧视，邻居投诉有日本人在周围，找房子的时候，还要考虑是否允许，在找到房子之后，又有人出来想赶走他们，这些都反映出来的是种族歧视的社会问题。故选D项。
C
If you’ve ever taken a class in drawing, painting or pottery and in spite of your best effort, couldn’t make the final result look anything like the model shown, you may have thought, “I don’t have a creative bone in my body.”
According to some scientists, who for the past 20 years have put the elusive subject of creativity through the rigors of research, you are underestimating yourself. Da Vinci you may never be, but when it comes to creativity, we are all somewhat blessed. It’s learning to foster this unique tool of extraordinary productivity, and then applying it in everything you do, that counts to tell you from figures like Da Vinci.
“Even if we don’t have the good fortune to discover a new chemical element or write a great story, the love of the creative process for its own sake is available to says Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in Creativity: Flow and Psychology of Discovery and Invention.
Most people believe creativity has been awarded to those perceived to have special talent. We look upon these “creative geniuses,” as we often call them, with awe and a bit of envy, and most people assume they’re born with the good genes, or, as if in Greek mythology, acquire from some kind of divine inspiration.
There is no argument that the world is never short of highly talented and creative people. They are masters of their trades and stand heads-and-shoulders above commoners, making new pathways for others to follow, and providing greater context and understanding of our world. It could be said that without creativity humanity would not evolve so rapidly.
But like a publicly recognized creative baseball player who sharpens his skill through years of continuous training, giving up other pursuits for the sole passion, people who show the slightest reluctance for arduous labor are bound to witness their boasted ability disappear.
After closely studying 91 creative and influential people, including novelists, playwrights, composers, musicians and scientists, Csikszentmihalyi concludes that no one would ignore the sweat they shed and their almost insane willingness to follow their creative endeavor to the very end, wherever that may be. These are the very things we all can master, so long as we’d like to.
8. It’s widely believed that creativity comes from .
A. good training in artistic classes. B. inborn genes or relevant gifts.
C. good luck in productivity. D. certain Greek historical textbooks.
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People with creativity speed up the evolution of human race.
B. Not all people are born with creativity.
C. We can’t understand the world without talented and creative people.
D. People tend to live under the shadow of geniuses.
10. Why do people lose their creativity according to the passage?
A. Because they stop pursuing their dream. B. Because their passion gradually fades away.
C. Because they keep boasting about their ability. D. Because they are unwilling to work hard.
11. .What is the passage mainly about?
A. How ordinary people and scientists view creativity differently.
B. The reasons for people’s lack of creativity.
C. People’s misunderstanding of creativity and its true nature.
D. Ordinary people’s unwillingness to follow the examples of creative ones.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们普遍认为创造力是一种天赋其实是一种误解，科学家验证了创造力是与人的辛苦付出分不开的。只要人们愿意付出艰辛努力，创造力是可以掌握的。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Most people believe creativity has been awarded to those perceived to have special talent. We look upon these “creative geniuses,” as we often call them, with awe and a bit of envy, and most people assume they’re born with the good genes, or, as if in Greek mythology, acquire from some kind of divine inspiration.”（大多数人认为，创造力是授予那些被认为有特殊才能的人的。我们带着敬畏和些许嫉妒看待这些我们通常称之为“创造性天才”的人。大多数人认为，他们的能力来自于良好的基因，或者，就像希腊神话中那样，来自于某种神圣的灵感。）可知，人们普遍认为，创造力来自与生俱来的基因或相关的天赋。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中“It could be said that without creativity humanity would not evolve so rapidly.”（可以说，没有创造力，人类不会进化得如此之快。）可知，有创造力的人加速了人类的进化。故选A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“But like a publicly recognized creative baseball player who sharpens his skill through years of continuous training, giving up other pursuits for the sole passion, people who show the slightest reluctance for arduous labor are bound to witness their boasted ability disappear.”（但是，就像一个公认的有创造力的棒球运动员，他通过多年的不断训练提高了自己的技能，放弃了其他的追求，只为了一种激情，那些对艰苦的劳动表现出丝毫不情愿的人，注定会看到他们自夸的能力消失。）可知，正是因为对自己的目标不断的追求，棒球运动员不断训练提高了自己的技能。而那些对艰苦的劳动表现出丝毫不情愿的人，注定会看到他们自夸的能力消失，即创造力的消失。由此可知，创造力的消失是因为人们不愿意努力。故选D。

【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通过阅读文章可知，文章第二段内容“According to some scientists, who for the past 20 years have put the elusive subject of creativity through the rigors of research, you are underestimating yourself. Da Vinci you may never be, but when it comes to creativity, we are all somewhat blessed.(根据一些科学家的说法，在过去的20年里，他们把创造力这个难以捉摸的课题通过了严格的研究，你低估了自己。你也许永远不会成为达·芬奇，但说到创意，我们都多少有点福气。)”根据文章第四段“Most people believe creativity has been awarded to those perceived to have special talent. We look upon these “creative geniuses,” as we often call them, with awe and a bit of envy, and most people assume they’re born with the good genes, or, as if in Greek mythology, acquire from some kind of divine inspiration.”（大多数人认为，创造力是授予那些被认为有特殊才能的人的。我们带着敬畏和些许嫉妒看待这些我们通常称之为“创造性天才”的人。大多数人认为，他们的能力来自于良好的基因，或者，就像希腊神话中那样，来自于某种神圣的灵感。）根据最后一段“Csikszentmihalyi concludes that no one would ignore the sweat they shed and their almost insane willingness to follow their creative endeavor to the very end, wherever that may be. These are the very things we all can master, so long as we’d like to.”（Csikszentmihalyi总结说，没有人会忽视他们所流下的汗水，以及他们近乎疯狂的意愿，去追随他们创造性的努力，直到最后，无论那是在哪里。这些正是我们都可以掌握的东西，只要我们愿意。）由此可知，本文主要是关于人们对创造力的误解及其本质。故选C项。
D
A new study suggests the Apple Watch was able to identify abnormal heart rates that could be linked to a serious heart condition.
More than 400,000 Apple Watch users volunteered for the study. It was a project of researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Apple, the American teleology company, provided money for the study. Results were recently presented at a major conference on heart health in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The researchers looked for signs of atrial fibrillation, also, called ”a-fib”, the most common form of irregular heartbeat. Some people with a-fib feel changes in their heartbeat, while others do not. Because of this, many people do not know they have the condition. People with untreated a-fib are about five times more likely to suffer a stroke (中风). In the United States, a-fib causes an estimated 130,000 deaths and 750,000 hospitalizations each year.
People taking part in the study wore the Apple Watch for extended periods. The devices contain an app that continuously gathers information without users having to do anything. It uses the watch’s light sensor technology to measure blood flow. The system is designed to identify changes that might show an irregular heartbeat.
The researchers said that out of those taking part, about 2,000 subjects (实验对象)received a warning from the device that they might have a problem. Those individuals were then asked to contact a doctor, who decided whether they should receive more close watch for a possible irregular heartbeat.
Lloyd Minor, head of Stanford’s School of Medicine, said in a statement that the results show great promise in using technology to create “more predictive and preventive health care”. Doctor Minor added that a-fib is just one example of a condition devices can help identify in the future. “This study opens the door to further research into wearable technologies and how they might be used to prevent disease before it strikes” he said.
But some health researchers warned against making any general judgements based on the Apple- financed study. They have called for much more research to measure the effectiveness of wearable devices to identify signs of disease. Richard Kovacs, who was with the American College of Cardiology and was not involved with the study, told the Associated Press that despite the results, the Apple Watch system “is not perfect.” He noted that since the study did not have a comparison group getting regular ECG measurements, there is no way of knowing if the device missed heartbeat problems. This could give users a false sense of security, he said.
Other experts agreed that more studies are needed before similar device-based health observation systems are widely recommended.
12. What does the new study mainly find out?
A. Apple Watch can warn of heart problems. B. The change of a-fib can lead to a serious heart condition.
C. Abnormal heart rates can cause a stroke. D. Heart problems can be identified and cured.
13. Apple Watch identifies irregular heartbeats by________.
A. measuring the wearer’s heart rates. B. sending information to the wearer.
C. monitoring the wearer’s bloodstream. D. extending the time of wearing it.
14. Which of the following might be what Lloyd Minor means in his statement?
A. Ifs difficult for doctors to predict and prevent disease now.
B. There are more possibilities of development in wearable teleology.
C. Wearable technologies will identify and treat any disease one day.
D. A-fib is just one example of a condition that causes heart problems.
15. Which statement will the author probably agree with?
A. Device-based health observation systems are convenient and should be widely used.
B. Wearable technologies are developing fast but shouldn’t be applied to medicine.
C. The study is greatly influenced by a commercial company so the results are a little unfair.
D. The study results are inspiring but more proofs are needed to ensure the accuracy.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。用研究说明苹果手表能识别心率异常，并引出专家对于更多的可穿戴技术的期待及讨论。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“A new study suggests the Apple Watch was able to identify abnormal heart rates that could be linked to a serious heart condition.”（一个新研究表明苹果手表能够识别心率异常，而心率异常是和严重的心脏问题有关的。）可知，苹果手表能够识别心率异常，发现心脏问题。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“ It uses the watch’s light sensor technology to measure blood flow. The system is designed to identify changes that might show an irregular heartbeat.”（它使用手表上的光传感器技术去监测血液流动。该系统旨在识别可能出现不规则心跳的更改。）可知，苹果手表通过监测佩戴者的血液流动来发现异常心率。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段最后一句“This study opens the door to further research into wearable technologies and how they might be used to prevent disease before it strikes”（这项研究为进一步研究可穿戴技术打开了大门，以及如何使用它们事先预防疾病。）可知，苹果手表的研究只是可穿戴技术的一个例子，未来可穿戴技术还有无限的可能性。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第八段“Other experts agreed that more studies are needed before similar device-based health observation systems are widely recommended.”（其他专家认为在类似的基于设备的观察系统广泛应用之前，应该做更多的研究。）并结合上文对苹果手表的研究可知，作者认为研究结果是鼓舞人心的，但也要正视该项研究存在的不足之处，实施更多的研究以确保其安全性，准确性。故选D项。
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。
Gender Stereotypes Are Messing with Your Kid
Gender stereotypes are messing with your kid. It’s not just one movie. It’s not just one TV show. ____16____For example, boys are smarter than girls, or certain jobs are best for men and others for women.
According to a recent report, which analyzed more than 150 articles, interviews, books, and other social-scientific research, gender stereotypes in movies and on TV shows are more than persistent. ________17________Think of preschoolers who are just beginning to identify as boys or girls. The characters they see on TV often have an obvious masculine or feminine appearance, such as a superhero’s big muscles or a princess’ long hair. These characteristics also are often associated with specific traits — for example, being strong and brave or fearful and meek (温顺的). ____18____That “strong and brave” superhero becomes aggressive and violent. That “fearful and meek” princess become submissive and weak. According to the report, a lifetime of viewing stereotypical media becomes so deep-rooted that it can ultimately affect kids’ career choices, self-worth, relationships, and ability to achieve their full potential.
____19____ We polled (调查) nearly 1,000 parents across the country and found that they believe the media has a significant influence on their kids, from how girls should look and behave to how seeing violence can affect boys’ beliefs about themselves. Luckily, parents can bring the messages Hollywood delivers under control. Let’s face it: Exaggerating the differences between boys ana girls is not what we really want our kids to imitate.
While there are movies and TV shows that reject gender stereotypes—and Hollywood is making some progress on this front—you’re not going to be able to prevent your kids from seeing everything that sends the wrong message. And your kids probably like a lot of media that reinforces stereotypes. ____20____When you actively role-model gender equality, speak out against stereotypes, and challenge outdated ideas, kids will hear that loud and clear.
A. And lots of parent are concerned about these issues, too.
B. You have a lot of control over your kids’ media—mostly when they’re little, but even as they grow.
C. They’re incredibly effective at teaching kids what the culture expects of boys and girls.
D. Self-segregate is based on gender -- boys want to play with boys, and girls want to play with girls.
E. Fortunately, the most powerful messages kids absorb are from you.
F. Fast-forward to the tween and teen years, when characters begin to fight with relationships, life, and job prospects (前景).
G. It’s constant exposure to the same dated concepts.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. F 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了性别成见正在误导孩子的社会现象。
【16题详解】
根据前文“Gender stereotypes are messing with your kid. It’s not just one movie. It’s not just one TV show.”（性别成见正在误导孩子。产生这种影响的，不仅仅是一部电影或者一台电视节目。）提到了性别成见的问题存在。下文“For example, boys are smarter than girls, or certain jobs are best for men and others for women.”（这些观念包括：男孩比女孩更聪明；不同的工作适合不同的性别。）举例说明了性别成见的表现。因而空处应说明性别成见的影响持续存在。选项G.“不断接触同样过时的概念。”切题，故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“According to a recent report, which analyzed more than 150 articles, interviews, books, and other social-scientific research, gender stereotypes in movies and on TV shows are more than persistent. ”（最近的一份调查报告分析了150多篇文章、访谈、图书和其他社会科学研究，结果显示，性别成见长期存在于影视节目中。）所以空处应承接前文，讲述这样带来的结果是什么。选项C.“They’re incredibly effective at teaching kids what the culture expects of boys and girls.”（它们在向孩子们传达出文化对于男女的（不同）定位方面影响惊人。）切题，故选C。
【18题详解】
根据前文“The characters they see on TV often have an obvious masculine or feminine appearance, such as a superhero’s big muscles or a princess’ long hair.These characters also are often associated with specific traits—for example, being strong and brave or fearful and meek (温顺的).”（在电视上看到的就是要么非常男性化要么非常女性化的角色：超级英雄浑身肌肉，公主则长发飘飘。这些角色不仅在外貌上区别明显，性格上也泾渭分明：要么强壮勇敢，要么怯弱温顺。）提到了媒体上表现出来的性别差异。下文“That “strong and brave” superhero becomes aggressive and violent. That “fearful and meek” princess become submissive and weak. ”（强壮勇敢的超级英雄就变得强势、不好惹，而怯弱温顺的公主则愈发顺从和软弱。）提到了性别差异会变化，因而空处应承上启下，提到等到了某个阶段，这样的性别差异就会发生改变。选项F.“Fast-forward to the tween and teen years, when characters begin to fight with relationships, life, and job prospects(前景).”（这些角色迅速长到十几岁，这时他们开始处理人际关系、规划生活和工作的发展方向。），讲述了等到这些角色开始处理人际关系、规划生活和工作的发展方向时就会发生改变。切题，故选F。
【19题详解】
根据下文“We polled (调查) nearly 1,000 parents across the country and found that they believe the media has a significant influence on their kids, from how girls should look and behave to how seeing violence can affect boys’ beliefs about themselves.”（我们调查了美国国内近一千名家长，发现他们认为媒体对孩子的影响很大——既教会女孩该如何打扮如何表现，也让观看暴力情节的男孩对自己有了不同的看法。）调查结果发现家长就媒体对孩子的影响是关心的。因而空处应总说许多家长对此都是关心的。选项A.“很多家长对此也忧心忡忡。”符合题意，故选A。
【20题详解】
根据前文“And your kids probably like a lot of media that reinforces stereotypes”（你的孩子也有可能偏偏喜欢那些强化性别成见的节目。）描述了孩子的偏爱。下文“When you actively role-model gender equality, speak out against stereotypes, and challenge outdated ideas, kids will hear that loud and clear.”（当你积极地表现出性别平等以示榜样，对那些成见说不，并挑战过时的观念时，孩子也会清楚地明白你的立场。）提到了父母的榜样作用会对孩子有积极响应。因此空处应叙述父母的行为是孩子的榜样。选项E.“所幸父母是孩子最强大的信息来源。”切题，故选E。
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would ____21____ public speaking.
But he is ____22____. “Fm here to tell you today why you should... should...” ____23____ on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering ____24____.“…Vote for...me...” ____25____ some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. A son of immigrants, Chris started learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would ____26____ himself to go to the bathroom.
Learning English as a second language can be a ____27____ experience. So what you need is a great teacher who lets you make ____28____. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, ____29____ I want to know.’”
Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential _____30_____ project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a / an _____31_____. The answer _____32_____ his heart. Whaley says the project is about _____33_____ just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to _____34_____ about themselves.
‘‘Appreciating yourself, and your best _____35_____” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”
21. A. enjoy B. dislike C. address D. deliver
22. A. embarrassed B. confident C. nervous D. delighted
23. A. lay B. relies C. focuses D. trips
24. A. praise B. support C. amazement D. secret
25. A. Regardless of B. Except for C. Instead of D. Judging from
26. A. force B. advise C. excuse D. persuade
27. A. straightforward B. precious C. unique D. painful
28. A. mistakes B. corrections C. accomplishments D. requests
29. A. nevertheless B. though C. or D. but
30. A. selection B. campaign C. engagement D. assignment
31. A. artist B. manager C. president D. astronaut
32. A. broke B. touched C. melted D. opened
33. A. less than B. no more than C. more than D. rather than
34. A. learn B. boast C. inquire D. examine
35. A. means B. wishes C. choices D. qualities
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文属于记叙文。主要讲述Thomas Whaley为了帮助学生学英语及树立自信，专门开展了一个演讲课程。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：带着一双闪闪发亮的黑眼睛，他看上去似乎就是天生喜欢演讲的小孩。A. enjoy喜欢；B. dislike不喜欢；C. address处理；D. deliver投递。根据后文“But”可知，他看上去自信开朗，不害怕公开讲话，但其实不敢公开演讲。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查形词词义辨析。句意：但是他很紧张。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. confident自信的；C. nervous紧张的；D. delighted喜悦的。根据后文“Fm here to tell you today why you should... should..”可知，Chris说话结巴，非常紧张。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Chris在“ld”这个发音上结巴了，这个发音对于许多非英语母语的人非常困难。 A. lay说谎；B. relies依靠；C. focuses关注；D. trips绊倒。根据后文“a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers”可知，Chris发这个音有困难，一直发不好。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的老师Thomas Whaley站在旁边，小声地说着鼓励的话语。 A. praise赞扬；B. support支持；C. amazement惊奇；D. secret秘密。根据后文“…Vote for...me...”可知，老师在不断提醒他继续，给他鼓励和支持。 故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查短语辨析。句意：除了一些结巴之外，他的演讲非常出色。A. Regardless of不管；B. Except for除了；C. Instead of代替；D. Judging from从……判断。根据后文“Chris is doing amazingly well”可知，Chris表现非常好，除了有一些结巴。 故选B项。
26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Whaley老师回忆起今年年初时的画面：叫Chris演讲，他就会找借口躲在厕所里。 A. force强迫；B. advise建议；C. excuse找借口；D. persuade说服。根据后文“himself to go to the bathroom”可知，每当轮到他演讲，由于害怕，他都会找借口去厕所。 故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一种第二语言，学习英语是件痛苦的事。A. straightforward坦率的；B. precious宝贵的；C. unique独特的；D. painful痛苦的。根据前文“Learning English as a second language”可知，非母语的人学习英语是痛苦的。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你需要一位好老师，能够允许你犯错误。A. mistakes错误；B. corrections正确；C. accomplishments完成；D. requests要求。根据前文“what you need is a great teacher”可知，学习英语很难，一个好老师应该是允许你不断犯错，不断改进的老师。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：Whaley解释道：“对于任何学生，能够自信地说出‘我不知道，但我很想知道’需要很大的努力。” A. nevertheless然而；B. though尽管；C. or或者；D. but但是。根据前后文“I don’t know”和“I want to know.”可知，两句话是转折关系。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Whaley的这个想法来自于二年级的总统竞选活动项目。 A. selection挑选；B. campaign活动；C. engagement约定；D. assignment任务。根据前文“this second-grade presidential”可知，这是老师组织的有关总统竞选活动的项目。 故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当时，他问学生：如果你们认为你们将来永远不可能成为总统，请举手。A. artist艺术家；B. manager经理；C. president总统；D. astronaut宇航员。根据前文“this second-grade presidential___10 __ project”可知，老师是问学生们是否认为自己能成为总统。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：结果伤了老师的心。A. broke打破；B. touched触动；C. melted融化；D. opened打开。根据前文“ if they thought they could never be a / an ___11 __ ”及学生们的不自信，可知，大部分学生都认为自己成不了总统，这个结果反映了学生们的不自信，老师很伤心。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查短语辨析。句意：Whaley说这个项目不仅学会当众读书说话。 A. less than少于；B. no more than只是；C. more than多于，不只是；D. rather than而不是。根据后文“He wants these kids to learn to___14 __ about themselves.”可知，这个项目不只是教会学生当众演讲，还要帮助他们树立自信。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他想要孩子们学会夸奖自己。A. learn学习；B. boast夸耀；C. inquire询问；D. examine检查。根据后文“Appreciating yourself”可知，该项目是为了让学生学会夸奖自己，看到自己的优势。 故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Whaley说，夸奖自己，夸奖自己最好的品质对于那些走进教室不太自信的学生而言，太难了。 A. means方法；B. wishes希望；C. choices选择；D. qualities品质。根据前文“Appreciating yourself”可知，该项目是为了让学生学会欣赏自己，看到自己最优秀的品质。故选D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。
Robert Cormier did not seem like an author who would create controversy (争议),or argument. Never ____36____ he live farther than three miles from his childhood home in Leominster, Massachusetts, and for many years, he was a popular columnist for a local newspaper. On most afternoons, he could be found in the area’s public library.
However, controversy for Cormier began in 1974 ___37___ he published his novel The Chocolate War. The novel deals with bullying at a New England school in a realistic way. Soon some people were calling for the book ___38___ (ban) from libraries and schools.
Cormier never backed down, though___39___great pressure. “My dream was to be known as a writer and to be able to produce at least one book that would___40___ (read) by people. That dream came true with my first novel ___41___ (publish). And all___42___rest has been a sweet bonus. One of the sentences that___43___ (occur) all the time in letters I receive is: ‘You tell it like it is.’ And that’s encouragement for me and keeps me___44___ (go).”
Cormier continued to write about the realities of growing up, with novels such as I AM the Cheese ____45____stories such as The Moustache. His stories reflect an amazing ability to focus on everyday American life and capture it from the perspective of teenagers, who see things that adults don’t always see.
【答案】36. did
37. when 38. to be banned
39. under 40. be read
41. published
42. the 43. occurs
44. going 45. and
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了著名作家Robert Cormier身上存在的争议和面临争议时他不屈不挠，坚持自我的态度。
【36题详解】
考查部分倒装。句意：他住的地方离他童年在马萨诸塞州莱明斯特的家从来不超过3英里，多年来，他一直是当地一家报纸颇受欢迎的专栏作家。否定词never放在句首，句子应用部分倒装。即把助动词/情态动词/be动词放在主语前面。根据“for many years, he was a popular columnist for a local newspaper”可知，此处应用一般过去时，且句中有实义动词live，所以应将助动词did提前。故填did。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：然而，对科米尔的争议始于1974年，当时他出版了他的小说《巧克力战争》。由句意可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词为1974，从句缺少状语，所以应用关系副词when。故填when。
【38题详解】
考查动词不定式的被动语态。句意：很快，一些人要求图书馆和学校禁止这本书。call for sb to do意为“要求某人做某事”，此处用to do不定式作宾语补足语。动词ban意为“禁止”，和逻辑主语book构成被动关系，应用不定式的被动式。故填to be banned。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：尽管面对巨大压力下，科米尔从未退缩。根据“great pressure”可知，此处需要介词，结合句意表示在巨大的压力下，用介词under。故填under。
【40题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：我的梦想是成为一名作家，并且至少能写出一本书供人们阅读。根据助动词“would”可知，需要填动词原形，“book”和“read”之间是被动关系，故用被动语态be done的形式。故填be read。
【41题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：随着我的第一部小说出版，我的梦想实现了。在with复合结构中，动词publish意为“出版”，和逻辑主语novel构成被动关系。根据“That dream came true”可知，此处是指动作已完成，所以应用过去分词。故填published。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：剩下的一切都是一份甜蜜的红利。all the rest意为“其他一切”，为固定搭配，所以应用定冠词the。故填the。
【43题详解】
考查一般现在时。句意：我收到的信中经常出现这样一句话：“你要实事求是。”根据“all the time in letters I receive”可知，此处应用一般现在时。主语“One of the sentences”为第三人称单数。故填occurs。
【44题详解】
考查现在分词。句意：这是对我的鼓励，让我继续前进。keep sb doing意为“让某人一直做某事”，此处用现在分词作宾语补足语。故填going。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：他继续写成长的现实故事，比如他的小说《我是奶酪》及故事集《胡子》。根据句意可知，“ novels such as I AM the Cheese ”和“stories such as The Moustache”是并列的作品举例。故填and。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华。来自英国的学生正访问你校。为庆祝中国传统节日元宵节，学校特举办“吃元 宵•猜灯谜”活动，带领外国学生感受中国文化。请你为此写一份邀请信，内容包括：
1.活动日期、地点；2.具体活动；3.期待参与。
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【答案】Dear students,
With the Chinese Latern Festival approching, I’d like to extend my sincere invitation to you to attend the elaborately-prepared gala and celebrate the tradional festival together.
As scheduled, the gala falls on Friday this week in our lecture hall, which is the fifteenth day of the first Chinese lunar month. The celebration commences with a guessing riddles competition, rendering you a deep insight into the customs in ancient China. Subsequent to it, we are to enjoy delicious sweet dumplings made of glutinous rice flour or yuanxiao for short, which symbolize family renuion and great blessing.
Anticipating your active participation!

Yours,
Li Hua

【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生向来自英国的学生写一封邀请信。邀请他们来参加，学校特举办“吃元宵·猜灯谜”活动。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
即将到来：approach → around the corner
参加：attend → take part in
发生：fall → happen
象征着：symbolize → indicate
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：With the Chinese Latern Festival approching, I’d like to extend my sincere invitation to you to attend the elaborately-prepared gala and celebrate the tradional festival together.
拓展句：With the Chinese Latern Festival approching, I’d like to extend my sincere invitation to you to attend the elaborately-prepared gala and celebrate the tradional festival together, which surely brings you much happiness.
【点睛】【高分句型1】
The celebration commences with a guessing riddles competition, rendering you a deep insight into the costoms in ancient China.（运用了现在分词作状语）
【高分句型2】
Subsequent to it, we are to enjoy delicious sweet dumplings made of glutinous rice flour or yuanxiao for short, which symbolize family renuion and great blessing.（运用了非限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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 little girl ran to her bedroom and pulled out her piggy bank from a secret drawer in her closet. She broke the piggy bank and took the change and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total has to be exactly perfect as there shouldn’t be any chance for mistake here.
She carefully placed the coins in a jar and twisted on the cap. She took the jar full of coin and slipped out of the back door. She made her way six blocks to a drug store. She waited patiently for the pharmacist (药剂师)to give her some attention but he was too busy attending other customers at that moment. She tried several times to get his attention, but she wasn’t successful. Finally, she took a quarter from her jar and banged on the glass counter, which was finally able to get her some attention.
“And what do you want little miss?” the pharmacist asked the tiny girl in the front of his counter.
“My brother is really, really sick... and I want to buy a miracle.” the girl answered back.
“I beg your pardon?” said the pharmacist.
“My brother is really sick and my daddy says only a miracle can cure him now. So, I want to get a miracle for him. how much does a miracle cost?”
“I’m sorry but I can’t help you. We don’t sell miracles here, little girl.” the pharmacist said, softening a little.
“Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn’t enough, I will get more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
Next to the little girl was a tall well-dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” the girl replied with her eyes filled with tears. “I just know he is very sick and has something bad growing inside his head. Doctor says he needs an operation. But daddy can’t pay for it, so we need a miracle to save him now. I can use all my money to save my brother.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右：
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph1:
‘‘How much do you have? ” asked the man.
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Paragraph 2:
He was a reputed Neuro surgeon, just the right person needed to save the little boy’s life.
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【答案】Paragraph1:
‘‘How much do you have? ” asked the man.“One dollar and eleven cents. answered the little girl. “Well, what a coincidence, smiled the man. “The amount is the exact price of a miracal for your little brother.” He took her money in one hand and asked the little girl to guide him to her home to meet her parents and her brother. The little girl didn’t expect that the generous man in front of her was just the doctor who could cure her brother.(76)
Paragraph 2:
He was a reputed Neuro surgeon, just the right person needed to save the little boy’s life. Upon arriving, the well-dressed man gave a careful examination to the poor boy. He helped the parents send the sick boy to the city’s hospital, where he performed an operation on him. It turned out to be a successful one. The parents couldn’t thank the doctor enough and asked how much it would have cost. The doctor smiled gently and said it was paid by their daughter in advance. Hearing the news, the whole family showed the doctor their sincere gratitude and hugged together.(84)
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开。讲述了一位小女孩了解到自己的弟弟病得很重，医生说他需要动手术。但是爸爸付不起手术费。所以女孩想用自己的存钱罐里的钱帮弟弟买一个奇迹来救弟弟。她带着装满硬币的罐子来到药店，询问药剂师购买奇迹需要多少钱，药剂师不明白女孩的意思。随后女孩告诉了药剂师事情的缘由，正巧一位穿着考究的高个子男人在女孩的旁边，听到了女孩的问话，便询问女孩想要什么样的奇迹。女孩说自己的弟弟脑子里有个坏东西，需要手术。
【详解】1. 段落续写
①根据首句““你有多少钱?”那人问。”可知，接下来的段落应该描写小女孩告诉了男人她的钱的数目，而男人也告诉女孩她的钱刚好就是购买奇迹的钱，他让小女孩帮他带路到她家里。
②根据首句“他是一位著名的神经外科医生，正是拯救这个小男孩生命的合适人选。”可知，接下来的段落可描写这个人到小女孩的家里后，帮男孩做了仔细地检查后，把男孩送到医院帮他实施了手术。女孩父母询问医疗费，医生告诉他女孩已经全额支付了，一家人对医生表示感激。
2. 续写线索
询问——回答——带路——检查——做手术——感激
3. 词汇激活
行为类
回答：answer/reply/resond
接住：take/catch/hold
带路：guide/direct/ lead
情绪类
轻轻地：gently/softly/kissingly
真诚的：sincere/hearfelt/genuine
【点睛】【高分句型1】
The little girl didn’t expect that the generous man in front of her was just the doctor who could cure her brother.(运用了that引导的宾语从句和who引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】
He helped the parents send the sick boy to the city’s hospital, where he performed an operation on him.(运用了where引导的定语从句)