2022-2023学年湖北省鄂东南省级示范高中联盟学校高二上学期期中联考英语试题（解析版）

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2022年秋季鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校期中联考
高二 英语试卷
考试时间：2022年11月15日上午08：00一10：00 试卷满分：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，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有1秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man need to do now?
A. Lock the doors. B. Catch the last train. C. Finish his lesson.
2. Why does the woman say the bar would shut down?
A. Because of its location. B. Because of its advertisements. C. Because of its management.
3. What does the man want to do?
A. Have a cup of tea. B. Go online: C. Look at the menu.
4. Where will the speakers finally go?
A. To the A120. B. To the airport. C. To-their home.
5. How does the man feel?
A. Confident. B. Impatient. C. Worried.
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、7题。
6. What will the speakers do tonight?
A. Play a game. B. Watch a match. C. Visit a volleyball player.
7. What does the man think of the result?
A. China will lose. B. Russia will lose. C. It will be a close match.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At the cleaner’s. B. In a restaurant. C. In a clothes shop.
9. When will the man need to use the suit?
A. On Saturday evening. B. One week later. C. Half a month later.
10. How does the man sound in the end?
A. Satisfied. B. Angry. C. Sorry.
听第8段材料回答第11至13题。
11. What will happen if the man always -prepares-topics for English Corner?
A. He’ll Have good conversations with others.
B. He’ll be limited by what he has prepared.
C. He’ll become even more nervous.
12. What’s the man’s concern?
A. He can’t understand people’s questions.
B. He has nothing to say.
C. People may not understand him. . .
13. What is the woman like?
A. Patient. B. Strict. C. Humorous.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How does the woman ask for the bill in a restaurant?
A. By shouting at the waiter. B. By nodding to the waiter. C. By ringing-a bell.
15. What did the woman do yesterday evening?
A. She chatted online. B. She ate out. C. She took a walk.
16: What do we know about her meeting with Jack?
A. They just waved at each other.
B. They talked for a long time.
C. They walked back home together.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long was the family vacation?
A. Two weeks. B. One week. C. Four days.
18. What did the speaker’s mother like?
A. Parties. B. New cars. C. Travelling.
19. What was Michael’s job at that time?
A. An engineer. B. A teacher. C. A student.
20. What did the mother ask Cara to pack?
A. Umbrellas. B. Sweaters. C. Food.
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
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has changed in recent years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, an online version of the event was held for the first time. This year, the physical show returned to Las Vegas, Nevada. But the number of attendees decreased by about 70 percent. CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association. It’s known as the place where many companies across the globe show their most up-to-date technology offerings. Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES 2022.
Labrador’s assistive robot
Robot maker Labrador announced the launch of its Retriever robot. The small, self-driving machine is designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve (取回) things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone. It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a user’s home. The company says the Retriever is designed to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home.
AirSelfie camera
Electronics maker AirSelfie launched its up-to-date self-flying camera designed to take “selfie” pictures. The new device, called AirPix, is a small, light camera that flies through the air and takes high-quality photographs and videos. A video on the company’s website explains that Air Pix can fly, frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand.
Self-driving tractor
American-based farm equipment producer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor. The company says the vehicle is equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real time through a mobile device. John Deere says the concept is to help farmers do more work with fewer tools and other people.
1. Which of the following statements is True about CES?
A. It is usually held offline. B. It has attracted more attendees this year.
C. It is intended for American companies. D. It is held annually both online and offline.
2. Who are most likely to be interested in Labrador’s assistive robot?
A. Photographers. B. Cleaners. C. Housewives. D. Farmers.
3. What do AirSelfie camera and the self-driving tractor have in common?
A. They both have a light camera. B. They both are really very smart.
C. They both help with farm work. D. They come from the same producer.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍的是2022年国际消费电子展上所展示的一些顶级的产品。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据首段中的“The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has changed in recent years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.(近年来，由于COVID-19大流行，国际消费电子展（CES）发生了变化)”以及下一句“Last year, an online version of the event was held for the first time.(去年，该活动首次在线上举行)”可知，通常情况下，CES活动是在线下举行的。故选A项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Labrador’s assistive robot部分的“The company says the Retriever is designed to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home”.(该公司表示，“猎犬”旨在作为额外的一双手，减轻家中日常任务的负担)”可知，该机器人是帮助减轻日常任务负担的。由此推知，家庭主妇最有可能对这款机器人感兴趣。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据AirSelfie camera部分的“A video on the company’s website explains that Air Pix. can fly, frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand.”. (该公司网站上的一段视频解释说，Air Pix可以自行飞行、构图和拍照，然后再落回用户的手上)”以及Self-driving tractor部分的“The company says the vehicle is equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields.(该公司表示，该车辆配备了六个不同的摄像头和一系列传感器，以引导拖拉机穿过田野)”可知道这两款机器人很智能化。故选B项。
B
In a classroom in rural Kenya’s Rift Valley, a student takes notes alongside her fellow classmates. She wears the same school uniform-a grey skirt and a green sweater. However, she is more than 80 years older than them. Priscilla Sitienei, who turned 99-years-old on February 11, said she went back to class to set a good example for her great-grandchildren and to start a new career. “I’d like to become a doctor because I used to be a midwife (助产士)” she said, adding that her children were supportive-of her decision.
Back in 2003, the government of the East African country began an education campaign to help to pay for the cost of primary schooling, allowing some older members of society who had missed out on education in their younger days to continue their dreams. This has given Sitienei more than an education. She’s also become a film star. She traveled to Paris last year for the first showing of a film about her journey titled “Gogo”, which means “grandmother” in her native Kalenjin language. She’ll also be heading to New York City soon for the launch of the film there.
Sitienei, who is in her sixth year of primary school, said her aims were far more practical than becoming a movie star. She had the idea when her great-granddaughter dropped out of school after getting pregnant, “I jokingly asked her if she had any money remaining on her school fee and she said yes, so I told her that I’d use it to attend school.” She said she had hoped that her great granddaughter would continue with her studies. But when she refused, Sitienei decided to go to school herself.
Sitienci also enjoys other school activities, including physical education classes. “It keeps me fit. I get to jump around, even though not as much as they can do, but I at least move my body. That’s my joy,” she said.
Her teachers use Sitienei’s wide experience to keep the peace during lessons. “I appoint Sitienei to help control the class. And it works. When I go outside, the class remains silent, “said Leonida Talaam, her class teacher.
4. How does Priscilla Sitienei differ from her classmates?
A. The learning approach. B. The dressing style.
C. Study efficienoy. D. Physical age.
5. Why are Paris and New York City mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. To show the daily routines of a film star.
B. To state Sitienei is really fond of traveling.
C. To indicate effects of the education campaign on Sitienei.
D. To explain the hard work it takes to make dreams come true.
6. Which word best describes Sitienei?
A. Active. B. Passive. C. Independent. D. Intelligent.
7. What can be inferred about Sitienei from the last paragraph?
A. She hates noise in class very much. B. She is a good helper to her class teacher.
C. She always enjoys staying in silence alone. D. She often replaces her teacher to give lessons.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了在肯尼亚乡村，Priscilla Sitienei这位年近百岁的老人，为了实现梦想重新回到课堂的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, she is more than 80 years older than them.(然而，她比他们年长80多岁)”可知，Priscilla Sitienei与其他同学的年龄相差很大，这是不同之处。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Back in 2003, the government of the East African country began an education campaign to help to pay for the cost of primary schooling, allowing some older members of society who had missed out on education in their younger days to continue their dreams. This has given Sitienei more than an education. (早在2003年，这个东非国家的政府就开始了一项教育运动，帮助支付小学教育费用，让一些年轻时错过教育机会的社会老年成员继续他们的梦想。这给Sitienei带来的不仅仅是教育)”说明，东非国家开始的这项教育运动对Sitienei带来很大影响，这也是她有机会去到巴黎和纽约的原因。故选C项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四自然段“Sitienci also enjoys other school activities, including physical education classes.(Sitienci也喜欢其他的学校活动，包括体育课)”可知，她是一位很积极活跃的人。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Her teachers use Sitienei’s wide experience to keep the peace during lessons.(她的老师们利用Sitienei丰富的经验来维持课堂上的和平)”和“I appoint Sitienei to help control the class. And it works. When I go outside, the class remains silent(我任命Sitienei来帮助管理这个班。这是有效的。当我走到外面的时候，教室里鸦雀无声)”可知，Sitienei在帮助老师管理班级方面很有作用。故选B项。
C
When it comes to strategies for slowing down the aging process, don’t ignore the power of mind over matter. Recent research shows that several personality traits predict who will enjoy health into their 80s and beyond. According to studies, the link between personality and longevity is strong.
People who’re conscientious-organized and responsible-tend to live longer. Being conscientious may help overcome major risks to health, such as living in poverty. Besides, many conscientious people seem to have better coping strategies for stressful situations, said Turiano, leading to less inflammation (炎症), which in tum slows down aging.
People can become more conscientious through support from friends, coaches and psychologists. Smart phone apps may help, too. For example, participants in a study increased their conscientiousness significantly by using a digital coach called PEACH. This app strengthens personality change through tips, like reminders to reflect on progress toward one’s goals by keeping a diary.
Another good quality for longevity is being purposeful, or having a direction in life with clear goals that energize you. Many types of purposes are beneficial. “It’s so unique to the individual,” said Patrick Hill, a psychologist at Washington University in St. Louis. Some derive purpose from their jobs, while retirees (退休人员) report feeling more purposeful during the evening if they socialized that day, according to Hill’s research.
Optimism is also associated with exceptional longevity, according to research by Lewina Lee of Boston University. Actually, people who see the positives in aging live an average of 7. 6 years longer. Becca Levy, a psychologist at Yale’s School of Public Health, said they enjoyed this longevity advantage due to exercising more and eating more healthily. You can boost optimism by regularly writing about your best possible self.
Being sociable or outgoing is another trait that can lengthen your span of health. According to Susan Charles of the University of California-Irvine, social butterflies tend to be more active, which protects their health. Adopting a healthier lifestyle has been shown to make people more comfortable in social situations.
8. What personality trait helps reduce one’s pressure according to the text?
A. Being conscientious. B. Being purposeful.
C. Being optimistic. D. Being outgoing.
9. How does the author prove his point in paragraph 3?
A. By making comparisons. B. By providing an example.
C. By making careful observations. D. By giving a professional opinion.
10. What is the similarity among the personality traits mentioned in the text?
A. They can be kept so long. B. They can be developed.
C. They-are widely accepted. D. They determine one’s health.
11. What might be the best title for the text?
A. Your Personality Is the Key to Your Longer Life
B. Your Personality Is Closely Linked to Your Moods
C. Your Personality Could Determine Your Quality of Life
D. Your Personality Could Lengthen Your Years of Healthy Living
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了责任心、有目标、乐观和善于社交等性格有助于健康和长寿。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“Besides, many conscientious people seem to have better coping strategies for stressful situations, said Turiano, leading to less inflammation (炎症), which in tum slows down aging.(此外，图里亚诺说，许多有责任心的人似乎有更好的应对压力的策略，从而减少炎症，进而减缓衰老)”可知，有责任心能帮助减少压力。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“People can become more conscientious through support from friends, coaches and psychologists. Smart phone apps may help, too. (通过朋友、教练和心理学家的支持，人们可以变得更有责任心。智能手机应用程序也可能有所帮助)”和“For example, participants in a study increased their conscientiousness significantly by using a digital coach called PEACH. This app strengthens personality change through tips, like reminders to reflect on progress toward one’s goals by keeping a diary.(例如，在一项研究中，参与者通过使用名为PEACH的数字教练，显著提高了他们的责任心。这款应用通过提示加强了个性的改变，比如提醒人们通过写日记来反思自己在实现目标方面的进展)”推知，作者通过举例的方法来证明自己的观点。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“People can become more conscientious through support from friends, coaches and psychologists. Smart phone apps may help, too. (通过朋友、教练和心理学家的支持，人们可以变得更有责任心。智能手机应用程序也可能有所帮助)”，第四段的“Becca Levy, a psychologist at Yale’s School of Public Health, said they enjoyed this longevity advantage due to exercising more and eating more healthily. You can boost optimism by regularly writing about your best possible self.(根据希尔的研究，有些人从工作中获得目标，而退休人员报告说，如果他们当天进行了社交活动，晚上会感到更有目标)”，第五段的“You can boost optimism by regularly writing about your best possible self.(你可以通过经常写关于最好的自己来增强乐观情绪)”，以及最后一段的“Adopting a healthier lifestyle has been shown to make people more comfortable in social situations.(采用更健康的生活方式已被证明能让人们在社交场合更自在)”可知，文章提到的责任心、有目标、乐观和善于社交这四中性格特征的共同点是它们都可以通过培养获得。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其第一段的“Recent research shows that several personality traits predict who will enjoy health into their 80s and beyond. According to studies, the link between personality and longevity is strong.(最近的研究表明，几个性格特征可以预测谁能在80多岁甚至更老的时候保持健康。根据研究，性格和长寿之间的联系非常紧密)”可知，文章主要介绍了责任心、有目标、乐观和善于社交等性格有助于健康和长寿。D项“你的个性可以延长你健康生活的时间”可作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
D
Whenever I tum on the radio to listen to the weather report, I get annoyed. It seems that the weather reporters can’t decide what they themselves think of the weather, especially during winter. Either they’re sensationalizing every weather event as if it were a once-a-century storm, or they’re complaining about the deviation (偏离) of temperature from what they consider comfortable-even if that deviation is entirely appropriate for the season.
I realize that over past decades, a daily weather forecast has been less about preparing for a day of outdoor labor and more about satisfying curiosity. So it makes sense that reporters will do anything to grab eyeballs and ears and keep them hooked for as long as possible. But I think this style of dramatic reporting does a lot of harm to people.
Mainly, it fuels a sense of disconnection from the natural world by constantly vilifying (诋毁) weather cycles that are a normal part of life in certain regions-particularly in cold, wintry regions like Ontario, Canada, where I live, and where big snowstorms are precisely what we want in February. And yet, when heavy snow does come, you’d think the sky was falling, based on how it was reported. This approach is also unfair to businesses that rely on normal winter weather because it discourages people from going outside.
Here is an alternative suggestion. What if weather reporters used their special position to spread the word about climate change and explain in simple terms how greenhouse gas emissions are driving many of the unseasonal changes we’re witnessing? They’re perfectly situated to do this, holding all those eyeballs and ears as they do, well-educated in the science behind weather phenomena, and able to give solid, related examples in real time.
I think it would benefit many people to hear climate change mentioned regularly on the radio or TV in the context of weather. It’s more likely to inspire people to take actions when they see how climate change is already affecting their day-to-day life, not just far-off places. After all, the changes are coming, whether we like it.
12. What is the author’s attitude towards the present weather reporting?
A. uninterested. B. doubtful. C. dissatisfied. D. cautious.
13. What does the underlined word “sensationalizing” mean in paragraph I?
A. worsening B. changing C. overstating D. convincing
14. What is the disadvantage of the dramatic weather reporting?
A. It can change the normal weather. B. It most probably ruins people’s mood.
C. It makes people’s daily activities impossible. D. It makes most people become inactive.
15. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To advise weather reporters to draw attention to climate change.
B. To advocate people attacking the present weather reporting.
C. To ask weather reporters to solve the problem of climate change.
D. To inform people of the problems of the present weather reporting.
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了戏剧化的天气播报方式，给人们造成了伤害，并对此提出了改变建议。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Whenever I tum on the radio to listen to the weather report, I get annoyed.(每当我打开收音机听天气预报时，我就很烦。)”可知，作者对天气预报的态度是不满意的。故选C项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画单词的前文“It seems that the weather reporters can’t decide what they themselves think of the weather, especially during winter.( 天气记者似乎不能决定他们自己对天气的看法，尤其是在冬天。)”以及“they’re sensationalizing every weather event as if it were a once-a-century storm(他们sensationalizing每一个天气事件就像百年一遇的风暴一样)”可知，由于记者无法决定自己对天气的看法，并结合下文对该天气的描述，就像百年一遇的风暴一样，此处sensationalizing 指夸大宣传的意思。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But I think this style of dramatic reporting does a lot of harm to people.(但我认为这种戏剧化的报道风格对人们造成了很大的伤害。)”可知，这种戏剧化的报道风格让很多人变得不活跃了。故选D项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章随后一段“I think it would benefit many people to hear climate change mentioned regularly on the radio or TV in the context of weather.( 我认为，如果在广播或电视中经常听到气候变化与天气相关的内容，很多人都会受益。)”可知，作者认为，天气预报应该更多的播报气候变化或与天气相关的内容。故选A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。
An indoor garden has a positive impact on your life if you take care of them properly. However, if you fail to plan before starting one on your own, you may end up with a few problems. ____16____
Sun Conditions
Plants need an ample amount of sunlight for them to grow properly. ____17____ Before starting an indoor garden, make sure you’ve conducted a few weeks’ worth of observations about how sunlight behaves inside your home at different times of the day. This will give you an idea as to where your indoor garden is.
Space Availability
Obviously, the sun conditions would be useless if you don’t have enough space for the garden. That said, consider where the sunlight lands. You must also determine whether you can place a garden there. ____18____ Do it in such a way that you get to accommodate (考虑到) your plants ‘sunlight needs while also maximizing the space of your home for other things.
Budget
You will spend a few dollars if you want to start an indoor garden. That’s a fact. This shouldn’t bother you, though. ____19____ The money you spent on gardening essentials will return in the form of not having to buy certain things in the market because you have one at home. Before starting an indoor garden, consider the budget you want for the garden. This will determine the containers and types of plants you can cultivate.
The world will always present us with many problems that can affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. One great method for achieving a healthy lifestyle is by growing a garden. ____20____ Thanks to indoor gardening, you can have a slice of paradise in the city.
A. If not, you can try rearranging your home.
B. To avoid that, you need to consider a few things.
C. That means you should consider the availability of sunlight.
D. Without enough sunlight, all living things wouldn’t survive.
E. Besides, you must consider how to shelter your garden in the sun.
F. That’s because, in the long run, indoor gardens are actually money-savers.
G Living in the city is not a problem for people with green fingers anymore.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些在城市里如何建立室内花园的建议。
【16题详解】
根据上句“if you fail to plan before starting one on your own, you may end up with a few problems (如果你在自己动手之前没有做好计划，你可能会遇到一些问题)”以及后文对如何布置好室内花园的建议，可知设空处应为为了避免这些问题，应该怎么办，B项：To avoid that, you need to consider a few things(为了避免这种情况，你需要考虑几件事) 承上启下，并和下文的建议相呼应。故选B。
17题详解】
根据本段的小标题“Sun Conditions(阳光条件)”以及设空处上句“Plants need an ample amount of sunlight for them to grow properly(植物需要充足的阳光才能正常生长)”可知，设空处承接上句，说明植物需要考虑是否有充分的阳光。C项：That means you should consider the availability of sunlight(这意味着你应该考虑阳光的可用性)合乎题意。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上句“You must also determine whether you can place a garden there(您还必须确定是否可以在那里放置花园)”可知，设空处应承接上句，如果不能在阳光充足地方设置花园应该怎么办。A项：If not, you can try rearranging your home(如果不能的话，你可以尝试重新布置你的家)给出具体建议，应该尝试重新布置你的家。故选A。
【19题详解】
根据上句“You will spend a few dollars if you want to start an indoor garden. That’s a fact. This shouldn’t bother you, though(如果你想开始一个室内花园，你会花一些钱。这是事实。不过，这应该不会困扰到你)”可知，后句应该解释花一些钱建立室内花园却不会被困扰到的原因。F项：That’s because, in the long run, indoor gardens are actually money-savers(这是因为，从长远来看，室内花园实际上是省钱的)解释其原因。故选F。
【20题详解】
根据后句“Thanks to indoor gardening, you can have a slice of paradise in the city(多亏了室内园艺，你可以在城市中拥有一片天堂)”可知，设空处应为对于住在城市的有园艺技能的人来说，园艺不再是问题。G项：Living in the city is not a problem for people with green fingers anymore(对于有园艺技能的人来说，住在城市里不再是问题)符合题意。故选G。
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)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My daughter had talent for acting. When Alex was accepted into New York University’s musical theater program, I ____21____what dress I’d wear to her Broadway debut (初次登台). But now she decided to be an exercise instructor. It was ____22____ for me.
“I thought ____23____ at gyms was just to help you pay the bills until you had your good luck, wasn’t it?” I asked when Alex ____24____ her full-time job at a gym called Equinox in New York City.
“Acting was my childhood dream,” she explained. “I loved ____25____, but my adult self wants to help people be ____26____.”
Even after Alex earned her personal training certification, I still couldn’t accept her ____27____. When the COVID-19 crisis shut New York’s gyms, and Alex returned jobless to Richmond, my ____28____of working on her acting website was rejected. Instead, she launched online kettle-bell classes and rounded up clients using Instagram.Her ____29____ took off, and our house became her virtual studio until she returned to Manhattan in August 2020.
One day I signed up for her private sessions. While doing deadlifts (硬举训练), I asked, “What are you doing to find a real job?”
Alex pointed to her waist, ____30____ my posture, “Mom, this is my ____31____. I’m growing a business.”And she was. Soon she was making more than she ever did in gyms and had total ____32____ of her business. I was one of many who ____33____ from her patient encouragement. Over time, my lower-back pain disappeared and I could lift a heavy box ____34____. Through my training, I learned she knew the right ____35____ for herself.
21. A. expected B. prepared C. pictured D. treasured
22. A. awkward B. hard C. appealing D. rewarding
23. A. exercising B. wandering C. struggling D. teaching
24. A. announced B. searched C. changed D. rejected
25. A. training B. trying C. performing D. socializing
26. A. active B. fit C. positive D. ambitious
27. A. passion B. theory C. refusal D. decision
28. A. suggestion B. warning C. analysis D. dream
29. A. research B. business C. occupation D. organization
30. A. spotting B. opposing C. admiring D. correcting
31. A. job B. hobby C. personality D. achievement
32. A. impression B. ignorance C. control D. understanding
33. A. restored B. benefited C. resulted D. learned
34. A. in charge B. with assistance C. in comfort D. with ease
35. A. method B. routine C. path D. progress
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的女儿有表演的天赋，但执意做一名健身教练，对此作者一开始很不理解，但最后她认可了女儿的选择。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当亚历克斯被纽约大学的音乐剧专业录取时，我想象着我将穿着礼服去看她在百老汇的首演。A. expected期待；B. prepared准备；C. pictured想象；D. treasured珍视。根据上文“My daughter had talent for acting. When Alex was accepted into New York University’s musical theater program”可知，作者的女儿有表演天赋，所以当女儿被纽约大学的音乐剧课程录取时，作者想象着女儿初次在百老汇登台时自己会穿的衣服。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对我来说太难了。A. awkward尴尬的；B. hard困难的；C. appealing吸引人的；D. rewarding有回报的。根据本段第一句“My daughter had talent for acting.”以及空前一句“But now she decided to be an exercise instructor.”可知，作者的女儿有表演天赋，但是她却决定做一名健身教练，因此作者难以理解女儿的做法。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我以为在健身房教书只是帮你付账单直到你有了好运，是吗？A. exercising锻炼；B. wandering徘徊；C. struggling斗争；D. teaching教。根据上文“she decided to be an exercise instructor”可知，此处指在健身房教人健身。故选D。
24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当亚历克斯宣布她在纽约市一家名为Equinox的健身房全职工作时，我问道。A. announced宣布；B. searched搜索；C. changed改变；D. rejected排斥。根据空前的“I thought 　3　at gyms was just to help you pay the bills until you had your good luck, wasn’t it?”可知，此处指当女儿宣布了她的全职工作时，作者质疑女儿的选择。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢表演，但成年后的我想帮助人们保持健康。A. training训练；B. trying尝试；C. performing表演；D. socializing交际。根据空前的“Acting was my childhood dream”可知，此处指女儿说她曾经喜欢表演。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. active活跃的；B. fit健康的；C. positive积极的；D. ambitious有野心的。根据常识可知，健身教练能指导别人如何保持健康。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：即使在亚历克斯获得了她的个人训练证书后，我仍然不能接受她的决定。A. passion热情 ；B. theory理论；C. refusal拒绝；D. decision决定。上文提到女儿决定做一名健身教练，再结合语境可知，即使女儿拿到了她的培训资格证书，作者仍然无法接受她的决定。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当新冠肺炎危机关闭了纽约的健身房，亚历克斯失业回到里士满，我建议为她的表演网站工作，但被拒绝了。A. suggestion建议；B. warning警告；C. analysis分析；D. dream梦想。根据空后的“of working on her acting website was rejected.”可知，此处指作者给女儿的建议。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的事业迅速发展，我们的房子成了她的虚拟工作室，直到2020年8月她回到曼哈顿。A. research研究；B. business事业；C. occupation职业；D. organization组织。根据空后的“our house became her virtual studio”可知，女儿的事业成功了。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：亚历克斯指着她的腰，纠正我的姿势，“妈妈，这是我的工作。我在发展自己的事业。”A. spotting看见；B. opposing反对；C. admiring钦佩；D. correcting改正。根据空前的“Alex pointed to her waist”及空后“my posture”可知，此处指当教练的女儿正在纠正作者的姿势。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：妈妈，这是我的工作。A. job工作；B. hobby爱好；C. personality性格；D. achievement成就。根据上文作者问女儿的问题“What are you doing to find a real job?”可知，job符合此处语境，女儿在回答作者这就是她的工作。 故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：很快，她赚的钱就超过了她在健身房赚的钱，完全掌控了自己的事业。A. impression印象；B. ignorance无知；C. control控制；D. understanding理解。根据空前的“Soon she was making more than what she ever did in gyms”可知，女儿的事业取得了更大的进展，此处指她能完全掌控自己的事业了。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我是许多从她的耐心鼓励中受益的人之一。A. restored修复；B. benefited使受益；C. resulted因……发生；D. learned得知。根据下一句中的“Over time, my lower-back pain disappeared”可知，一段时间以后，作者后背的下部不疼了，故作者参加女儿的健身课程后受益了。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，我的下背部疼痛消失了，我可以轻松地提起一个沉重的箱子。A. in charge负责；B. with assistance在帮助下；C. in comfort舒适地；D. with ease轻松地。根据上文可知，通过参加女儿的健身课程，作者后背的下部不疼了。由此可推知，此处指作者可以轻松地提起一个沉重的箱子了。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过我的训练，我了解她知道对她来说正确的道路。A. method方法；B. routine路径；C. path道路；D. progress进步。根据上文可知，作者的女儿坚持自己想从事的职业，并在事业上取得了很大的进展，故此处指作者意识到了女儿知道适合自己的正确道路。故选C。
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。
“By the time you graduate from college, you’ll most ____36____ (possible) be driving an electric car,” said Greg Lucia, vice president of client services at Electrify Expo in Irvine, California, at the ____37____ (late) exhibition for electric vehicles. Up to now the event ____38____ (draw) nearly 20, 000 visitors to the city’s Great Park. A total of 68 companies showed off their green vehicles at Electrify Expo.
Two of the largest automobile manufacturers in America, General Motors Company and Ford Motor Company, are already devoting billions of dollars to ____39____ (develop) electric vehicles. Bill Ford Jr. , Ford’s chief executive, has set a goal of ending the company’s ____40____ (produce) of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. That’s ____41____ huge switch for the iconic manufacturer, ____42____ was founded in 1903 by Ford’s great-grandfather, Henry.
KIA, an automobile producer ____43____ (base) in Seoul, South Korea, is also developing electric vehicles. As James Bell, an officer at KIA America, said, “People who work in car companies are people, too. We have kids, and we want society to succeed. We know we can’t keep burning fossil fuels.” The burning of gas, coal, and other fossil fuels, scientists say, is a major contributor ____44____ climate change.
The market for e-bikes is growing, even faster than it is for regular bikes. From July 2020 to July 2021, e-bike sales rose a surprising 240%. Sales ____45____ (expect) to increase even more in the next decade.
【答案】36. possibly
37. latest 38. has drawn
39. developing
40. production
41. a 42. which
43. based 44. to
45. are expected
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在美国加利福尼亚州举办的电动汽车博览会。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：加利福尼亚州欧文市Electify Expo客户服务副总裁Greg Lucia在最新电动汽车展览会上表示：“当你大学毕业时，你很可能会驾驶电动汽车。”修饰谓语动词will be driving应用副词。故填possibly。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。作定语，修饰名词exhibition且前有定冠词the，应用形容词最高级。故填latest。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意：到目前为止，这项活动吸引了近2万名游客来到该市的大公园。结合语境和时间状语up to now可知，此处应用现在完成时，主语event是单数，助动词用has。故填has drawn。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：美国最大的两家汽车制造商，通用汽车公司和福特汽车公司，已经投入数十亿美元用于开发电动汽车。devote...to...“将……投入……”中的to是介词，其后应用develop的动名词形式作宾语。故填developing。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：福特首席执行官小比尔·福特（Bill Ford Jr.）制定了一个目标，即到2035年结束该公司的汽油动力汽车生产。空处位于名词性物主代词company’s后，应用produce的名词形式，production“生产”符合题意，抽象名词，不可数。故填production。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：对于这家标志性制造商来说，这是一个巨大的转变，这家制造商由福特的曾祖父亨利于1903年创立。switch“转变”是可数名词，此处为泛指，应用不定冠词修饰，huge的发音是辅音音素开头，故填a。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是the iconic manufacturer，从句缺少主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：位于韩国首尔的汽车制造商KIA也在开发电动汽车。be based on“基地在……，总部在……”是固定短语，此处作后置定语，应用省略be。故填based。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：科学家表示，天然气、煤炭和其他化石燃料的燃烧是气候变化的主要原因。名词contributor和介词to搭配，表示“……的主要原因”。故填to。
【45题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：预计未来十年的销售额将进一步增长。陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语sales和expect之间是被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态。故填are expected。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 为了保护并弘扬中国传统文化，你们学校英语校报正在进行以“保护中国传统文化”为主题的英语征文比赛，请你根据以下提示写一篇短文参赛。
内容包括：
1. 保护中国传统文化的重要性；
2. 保护中国传统文化具体可行的做法；
3. 发出号召。
注意：
1. 词数100词左右：
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
An Appeal to Preserve Traditional Chinese Culture
With the globalization of the world and the development of modern science and technology, some Chinese traditions are fading away. However, the traditions shouldn’t be abandoned since traditional culture, as a kind of social spirit, is a reflection of social existence. It is a great spiritual force, which has a long-term effect on society. Therefore, it is important to preserve and inherit it.
As far as I am concerned, some effective measures should be taken. To start with, we should attach importance to celebrating Chinese traditional festivals. We can encourage people to learn about the real meaning of those festivals and keep up the traditional practices during the celebration. What’s more, we are supposed to employ new technology properly to help our traditions keep up with times. For example, we can set up websites to introduce traditional festivals and culture, which can raise people’s interest in them. In addition, it is also important to advocate people learning, inheriting, developing and spreading traditional Chinese culture such as various Chinese operas, Chinese folk arts, Chinese Kung Fu etc.
In a word, it is high time that we treasured and developed our valuable traditional culture. Let’s join our hands and take action immediately. Everyone’s efforts count!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇开放作文。要求考生以以“保护中国传统文化”为主题写一篇英语参赛征文。
【详解】1.词汇积累
影响：effect→influence/impact
首先： to start with→first of all
发扬：develop→carry forward
确保：ensure→guarantee
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句： In addition, it is also important to advocate people learning, inheriting, developing and spreading traditional Chinese culture such as various Chinese operas, Chinese folk arts, Chinese Kung Fu etc.
拓展句： In addition, it is also important to advocate people learning, inheriting, developing and spreading traditional Chinese culture such as various Chinese operas, Chinese folk arts, Chinese Kung Fu etc, which is undoubtedly meaningful.
【点睛】[高分句型1]It is a great spiritual force, which has a long-term effect on society.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2]In a word, it is high time that we treasured and developed our valuable traditional culture. （运用了it is high time that句型）
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话，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Change of Heart
It was a cold December and things were tough for my family. Mum had a hard time raising us kids on her own in our small community of New Westminster as dad passed away five years earlier. We relied on social assistance.
Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would place a new piece of cardboard in our shoes because our soles (鞋底) were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have French toast ready for us. Constant moving was typical for my family in those days, and it didn’t look like we’d be in our current house much longer. Rent was $25 a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be forced to leave right after Christmas on the first of January.
The holidays were fast approaching, and we were entitled to $25 for Christmas from social services. Mum said that instead of buying food, she was going to use the money to pay our rent. That way we’d have a roof over our heads for a little while longer. Then she told us that there would be no Christmas gifts.
Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees, shoveling (铲) snow and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were ten-inch, Top-Genuine, Pierre Paris boots, and they cost $23.
The big day for getting my boots came on Christmas Eve afternoon. I was very excited as I hurried up the road to catch the bus into town. It was only a half-mile walk, but on the way I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then I realized that at our house, we had no lights, no decorations and no turkey or ham for Christmas dinner.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右;2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
As I continued walking, I began to feel a strange sense of guilt.
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Paragraph 2:
The bus drove off without me, and I breathed a sigh of relief.
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【答案】One possible version:
Para. 1:
As I continued walking, I began to feel a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots, while Mum was probably home in tears, thinking of ways to explain why there were no presents. How was I supposed to be happy if everyone else in the family was not? Thinking of this, the idea of buying the beautiful boots I had wanted for so long didn’t seem as fascinating as before. As I arrived at the bus stop, the driver opened the door, waiting for me to get on. I stood there for what seemed like a century, until eventually the driver asked, “Son, are you getting on this bus or not?” I finally burst out without hesitation, “No thanks, sir. I’ve changed my mind.”
Para. 2:
The bus drove off without me, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Feeling as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, I knew what I had to do next. Across the street from the bus stop was a big grocery store. Into the store I went, brimming with happiness and excitement. I bought a turkey, ham, oranges and all the Christmas decorations. I spent every coin of my hard-earned money. Once I arrived home with all those purchases, I knocked on the door. I could hardly wait to see my mother’s face! When Mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor, and she just stood there, too stunned to speak. Holding back the tears, I exclaimed, “Merry Christmas, Mother! There really is a Santa Claus!” To see my mother’s prayers answered more than made up for the boots I never got. It was a Merry Christmas for us after all!
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的父亲在五年前去世了，作者的妈妈独自承担家庭的重任，家庭生活困难，主要依靠社会援助生活。作者和家人住的房子的房租是每月25美元，但妈妈却付不起，圣诞节就要到了，妈妈打算从社会服务机构得到的买圣诞礼物的钱来付房租，而不是买食物。妈妈不知道的是作者一直在卖圣诞树，铲雪，打零工来挣足够的钱买一双自己特别喜欢的新靴子。在作者赶公共汽车进城去买靴子时，作者注意到一所挂着圣诞彩灯和装饰的房子。作者意识到自己家没有灯，没有装饰品，也没有火鸡或火腿做圣诞晚餐。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当我继续走着的时候，我开始有一种奇怪的负罪感。”可知，第一段可描写作者的内心的活动以及作者决定不去买靴子。
②由第二段首句内容“公共汽车没等我就开走了，我松了一口气。”可知，第二段可描写作者没有进城去买靴子，而是决定去买圣诞节礼物回家以及回家后妈妈的反应。
2.续写线索：买靴子——内疚——买圣诞节礼物——回家——妈妈反应——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.买：buy / purchase
②.回家：go back home/return home/ arrive home
情绪类
①.惊讶：stunned /astonished/surprised
②.快乐的：happy /glad
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. I As I arrived at the bus stop, the driver opened the door, waiting for me to get on（运用了as引导的时间状语从句以及现在分词waiting作状语）
[高分句型2]. Feeling as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, I knew what I had to do next.（由关系词what以及 as if引导的宾语从句以及现在分词feeling作状语）
听力答案：1-5 AABBA 6-10 BCAAB 11-15 BAABC 16-20 AACCB