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2022-2023学年辽宁省营口市高三上学期期末教学质量监测英语试题含解析
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2022-2023学年度上学期期末教学质量监测三年级
英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 is the man suffering from?
A. A stomachache. B. A fever. C. A headache.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: You don’t look well. Are you suffering from a headache again?
M: No. My temperature was a bit high yesterday. Now the fever is gone. But my stomach is aching.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a school.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Mrs. Smith, may I ask you a question about your talk now?
W: Sorry, David. I’m about to teach another class now. How about coming to my office after lunch?
M: OK. See you then!
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the man doing?
A. Asking for help for himself.
B. Asking about a little girl.
C. Reporting a car accident.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: This is 911. Can I help you?
M: Yes. I just saw a car accident. A little girl is badly hurt. We are at the crossing of Pine Road and High Street.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The weather. B. The jacket. C. Their health.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: What is going on? It’s May, and we still have to wear a jacket.
W: It’s not strange. I remember I had to wear a jacket one day in June last year.
M: I really can’t get used to the weather here.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What color is the boy’s bike?
A. White. B. Red. C. Blue.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: There are only two bikes here-a white one on the left and a red one on the right. I don’t see your blue one anywhere.
M: I no longer ride that blue bike. The one on the right is mine.
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 Who is Alice probably?
A. The girl’s workmate. B. The girl’s sister. C. The girl’s friend.
7. What does the boy think the girl should do?
A. Tell Alice about her thoughts.
B. Say sorry to Alice.
C. Spend more time with Alice.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: I just saw Alice over there. She didn’t look happy. Do you know why?
W: She wanted to go shopping with me, but I told her I had to help my mother clean the house this afternoon. Then she became unhappy.
M: Why?
W: She thinks we should do everything together. Well, it’s true that we used to do everything together. But we’re no longer kids. We just can’t spend every minute together now.
M: I know what you mean and I agree. Maybe you should have a talk with her.
W: That’s right.
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 does the woman think of the story?
A. Meaningful. B. Touching. C. Interesting.
9. Why does the man want to borrow the book from the woman?
A. It will help him prepare for a drama.
B. He has been looking for it.
C. Doris Lessing is his favorite writer.
10. Where will the speakers go next?
A. To the reading room. B. To the library. C. To the classroom.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B
【解析】
【原文】M: What are you reading, Mary?
W: Hi, Ben! I’m reading a story by Doris Lessing. It’s really moving.
M: Really? Could I take a look at it when you finish? I’m preparing for a drama, and that will be helpful.
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I’m afraid you cannot borrow it from me because I have to give it back to the library.
M: Oh, that’s OK. I will borrow it from the library.
W: How about we go now? I have actually finished reading it. You can borrow it after I return it.
M: It couldn’t be better. Let’s go.
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】
11. What does the woman need?
A. Potatoes and peppers. B. Carrots and peppers. C. Carrots and potatoes.
12. How long does it take to cook the dish?
A. 40 minutes. B. 15 minutes. C. 25 minutes.
13. What will the man do while the dish is cooking?
A. Make a dessert. B. Watch TV. C. Do the washing-up.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Tom, can you get the vegetables out of the fridge, please?
M: Of course. Do we need carrots and potatoes, Mom?
W: We need carrots but not potatoes. And can you see the peppers? Two of them, please. We’ll cut them into small pieces.
M: Fine. Shall I turn the cooker on?
W: Yes, nice and hot, please.
M: 180 degrees?
W: Well, no. Put it at 220 for now, and we can change it to 200 later.
M: OK. The vegetables are ready.
W: Good. We can cook them together with the fish.
M: How long does it take?
W: Um, we’ll cook it hot for 15 minutes, and then 25 minutes at a lower temperature, so in 40 minutes it’ll be ready.
M: Great. I’m going to watch TV for a few minutes.
W: Actually, can you do this little bit of washing-up? I’m going to make a dessert.
M: OK.
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】
14. What day is it today?
A. Friday. B. Tuesday. C. Thursday.
15. What will the woman probably buy?
A. An overcoat. B. A pair of gloves. C. A watch.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Classmates. C. Sister and brother.
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Mother’s birthday is coming. Have you bought a present for her?
M: No. When is it, this Thursday?
W: No. It’s this Friday. There’re three days left. We still have time to prepare presents. I haven’t decided what to buy yet. I bought her a pair of gloves last year. This year I want to buy something else.
M: What about an overcoat?
W: She needs to try on the overcoat first. But I want to give her a surprise. Any other ideas?
M: What about a watch? I went shopping with Mom last month and she seemed to be very interested in a watch in a store.
W: Why don’t you buy it for her?
M: I’m still a student. I can’t afford it. The watch seems a bit expensive and that’s why Mom didn’t buy it. But you can afford it. I’m sure Mom will be happy if you buy it for her.
W: That sounds good. Let’s go shopping tomorrow and you can show me where the store is.
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. When did Yang become interested in collecting meteorites?
A. In 2017. B. In 2012. C. In 2013.
18. How did Yang get meteorites?
A. From her workmates. B. From her own trips. C. From her friends.
19. How many meteorites does Yang have?
A. Over 600. B. Over 300. C. Over 400.
20. What is Yang now?
A. She is a story writer. B. She is a tour guide. C. She is a store owner.
【答案】17. B 18. B 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】Yang Kexin, 31, runs a special store in Guizhou. Its shelves are full of stones from the sky — meteorites with different shapes and sizes, all collected by her. Yang’s love for the subject began in 2012, while she was working in Xinjiang. For fun, she joined her workmates to look for meteorites and other rocks in the desert. Her interest grew stronger when one of her friends picked up a meteorite in 2013. Over the years, Yang walked more than 100,000 kilometers across Xinjiang and has found more than 600 meteorites with a total weight of 400 kilograms. In 2017, Yang went back to her hometown and opened the meteorite store. There she shows more than 300 of the meteorites she has found, along with things made from them. Yang has met visitors from different parts of the country, and shared her stories of each of the meteorites and main scientific information behind them. They showed much interest.
第二部分 阅读理解(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)
A
Whether you’re looking for a steamy cup of coffee or a wide range of sweet treats, there are endless selections of cafes that have something for you.
The Salfee Bar
Check out the newly opened branch at Quarry Bay, featuring a wide selection of salads and coffee. This vegan-friendly bar classifies salads based on their health benefits, including immune boost, heart guardian and anti-aging. You can also choose a fruity coffee to go green and go along with your salad.
The Salfee Bar, G/F, 34 Hoi Kwong Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Knockbox
Found in the jam-packed neighbourhood of Wan Chai, Knockbox puts emphasis on the colors in coffee, encouraging customers to visualize their coffee-drinking experiences with the shop front. A cup of “red honey catuai” is only as different as a “long black”. Let Knockbox lead you to see the beauty in coffee and to “taste” out of the box.
Knockbox, 3 Burrows Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Cosha
This warm-coloured cafe situated in Central is the perfect place for a brunch. The beautifully colored juices that pair up with the savoury dishes are also worth a try. Let an icy Super Strawberry Juice or Mango Hill Juice help you beat the sweltering heat.
Cosha, G/F, 61 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
Yama Coffee
Located in the busy neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei, Yama Coffee takes you on a short vacation to Japan, as its design is based on a Japanese theme. The cafe is divided into two floors—the lower level mainly serves takeaway, while the upper level provides a variety of services, including reading and writing. Their latte is crafted with Hokkaido coffee beans and milk, giving it a rich, silky aftertaste.
Yama Coffee, 15 Pitt Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
21. Which cafe would you choose if you have a taste for vegetables?
A. The Salfee Bar. B. Knockbox. C. Cosha. D. Yama Coffee.
22. Which of the following may contribute to the popularity of Yama Coffee?
A. The wide variety of coffee. B. The inviting colors in coffee.
C. The perfect place for a brunch. D. Pleasant spaces for coffee and study.
23. What’s the purpose of the text?
A. To compare the features of the cafes. B. To inform readers of different cafes.
C. To share studies of some special cafes. D. To evaluate the products of the cafes.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些不同的咖啡馆，可以满足读者不同的需求。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The Salfee Bar中的“Check out the newly opened branch at Quarry Bay, featuring a wide selection of salads and coffee. This vegan-friendly bar classifies salads based on their health benefits, including immune boost, heart guardian and anti-aging. You can also choose a fruity coffee to go green and go along with your salad.(在Quarry Bay新开的分店，有各式各样的沙拉和咖啡可供选择。这家素食主义者友好的酒吧根据沙拉的健康益处进行分类，包括增强免疫力、保护心脏和抗衰老。你也可以选择水果咖啡来搭配沙拉。)”可知，the Salfee Bar很适合素食主义者。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Yama Coffee中的“Located in the busy neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei, Yama Coffee takes you on a short vacation to Japan, as its design is based on a Japanese theme. The cafe is divided into two floors—the lower level mainly serves takeaway, while the upper level provides a variety of services, including reading and writing. Their latte is crafted with Hokkaido coffee beans and milk, giving it a rich, silky aftertaste.( Yama Coffee位于繁华的油麻地，以日本为主题的设计，带你去日本短暂度假。咖啡厅分为两层，下层主要提供外卖，上层提供各种服务，包括阅读和写作。他们的拿铁是用北海道咖啡豆和牛奶精制而成的，回味浓郁柔滑。)”可知，Yama Coffee是喝咖啡和学习的好地方。故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Whether you’re looking for a steamy cup of coffee or a wide range of sweet treats, there are endless selections of cafes that have something for you. (无论你是想要一杯热气腾腾的咖啡还是各种各样的甜食，这里都有无数的咖啡馆可以满足你。)”可推断，文章主要为读者介绍了一些不同风格的咖啡馆。故选B。
B
I had just delivered a memorable speech, and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance. The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room. I felt the drum rolled in my heart.
The third-place winner was announced. The name was not mine. Then the second-place winner, still not me. At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. My heart felt closer to the latter.
Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race, he said, “I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe. I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.” Oh yeah, I could relate.
I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.
I couldn’t accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on, until I thought about my hero. Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.
24. How did the author feel after finishing his speech?
A. Annoyed. B. Nervous. C. Confused. D. Hopeful.
25. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?
A. He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.
B. He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.
C. He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.
D. He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.
26. Which of the following can best describe the author?
A. Tough and strong-willed. B. Determined and talented.
C. Enthusiastic and generous. D. Hardworking and attractive.
27. What is the main idea the author wants to convey to us?
A. Never mind others’ judgments. B. Don’t rely too much on others.
C. Stand up from where we tripped over. D. Learn to appreciate the highlight in life.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的演讲比赛经历，作者参加了两次演讲比赛竞赛，都失败了，可是作者的心态却是不同的。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“I felt the drum rolled in my heart. (我感到心跳得像打鼓) ”以及第二段“At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. (最后，关键时刻来了。我要么享受胜利的温暖，要么后悔几个月的准备。)”可知，在演讲比赛结束等待结果的时候，作者非常紧张。故选B。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. (失去是生活的一部分，我不止一次经历过。然而，开车往返200英里，在寒冷的周六早上早早起床，仍然在我们组的四名竞争者中获得第四名，这是一种难以形容的感觉。)”可推断，作者在所在小组中排名最后一位。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! (我花了很多时间在电脑前和图书馆里为林肯两百周年演讲比赛做研究。在第一年的比赛中没有获得名次后，我真的很想再参加一次比赛。林肯失败过很多次，但他从不让失败击败他的精神和雄心，所以我不会放弃第二次比赛！)”可知，作者经历一次失败之后，仍然全力以赴参加第二次竞赛。由此可推断，作者是一名坚忍不拔，意志坚强的人。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.(在第一年的比赛中没有获得名次后，我真的很想再参加一次比赛。林肯失败过很多次，但他从不让失败击败他的精神和雄心，所以我不会放弃第二次比赛！)”以及最后一段“Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.(尽管失去了奖金和表扬，但通过学习林肯的故事，我发现我虽败犹喜。)”可知，作者想要表达的是不轻言放弃，从哪儿失败就从哪儿开始。选项A“Never mind others’ judgments. (不要在意别人的评价。)”；选项B“Don’t rely too much on others. (不要太依赖别人。)”；选项C“Stand up from where we tripped over. (从我们绊倒的地方站起来。)”；选项D“Learn to appreciate the highlight in life. (学会欣赏生活中最精彩的时刻。)”。故选C。
C
Normally giving food to wild animals is not allowed, but the situation in Florida with over 1,000 manatees (海牛) dying from hunger leads officials to consider a plan to feed them. “We’ve never done such a thing with any wildlife, but the situation has become such an emergency that it has to be considered,” said Patrick Rose, the Executive Director of Save the Manatee Club. “This is a necessary but temporary measure. But I believe the impact is lasting.”
The plan will be carried out in one specific Florida location to test how it works. It will be an experiment involving lettuce, cabbage, and other greens delivered in a controlled manner. “Under no circumstances do we want people feeding manatees. It’s illegal, and remains so,” Rose said.
Manatees have long struggled to survive with humans, whose activities bring many harmful effects. Hundreds of the slow-moving animals are struck by boats every year. However, they just account for a small part of the loss of manatees. The hunger threat has led to a record of 1, 017 manatee deaths as of Nov. 19, 2021, according to state figures. That has been caused mainly by man-made pollution, which promotes growth of blue-green algae and other harmful organisms. They block light needed by seagrass, destroying the main food source for manatees.
“Actually, saving manatees is part of saving the ecosystem. If we take care, manatees will grow well. If we don’t, they won’t,” Rose said. “We’re in the most critical position.” Manatees were listed as endangered when the government started to protect them in 1967. Increased protections helped manatee numbers increase from around 1,000 to 8,000 by 2017 enough to have their position to be downgraded from “endangered” to “threatened”.
28. What can be learned about the plan to feed manatees?
A. It is the first of its kind. B. It is a long-term strategy.
C. It is carried out across Florida. D. It is aimed at saving the ecosystem.
29. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in paragraph 3?
A. The boat accident. B. The hunger threat.
C. The growth of blue-green algae. D. The destruction of ecosystem.
30. Why does the author mention the figures in the last paragraph?
A. To explain challenges faced by manatees.
B. To prove manatees’ value in the ecosystem.
C. To show the necessity of humans’ protections.
D. To encourage people to feed manatees actively.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Severe Consequences Caused by Human Activities
B. Increasing Ecological Crises Threatening Manatees
C. Manatees Suffering from Serious Starvation in Florida
D. A Special Feeding Plan for Starving Florida Manatees
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了佛罗里达州为了保护海牛决定推行给其喂食计划，并通过这一计划的实施成功地将海牛的地位从“濒危”降级为“受威胁”。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段““We’ve never done such a thing with any wildlife, but the situation has become such an emergency that it has to be considered,” said Patrick Rose, the Executive Director of Save the Manatee Club. “This is a necessary but temporary measure. But I believe the impact is lasting.”(“我们从未对任何野生动物做过这样事情，但情况已经变得如此紧急，必须加以考虑，”拯救海牛俱乐部的执行董事帕Patrick Rose说。“这是必要但暂时的措施。但我相信这种影响是持久的。”)”可知，这种计划是首次出现并实施。故选A。
【29题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词上文“Hundreds of the slow-moving animals are struck by boats every year. However, they just account for a small part of the loss of manatees. The hunger threat has led to a record of 1, 017 manatee deaths as of Nov. 19, 2021, according to state figures. (每年都有数百只行动缓慢的动物被船只撞击。然而，它们只占海牛损失的一小部分。根据该州的数据，截至2021年11月19日，饥饿威胁已导致1017头海牛死亡。) ”，可知，划线单词“that”指的是饥饿威胁。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““Actually, saving manatees is part of saving the ecosystem. If we take care, manatees will grow well. If we don’t, they won’t,” Rose said. “We’re in the most critical position.” Manatees were listed as endangered when the government started to protect them in 1967. Increased protections helped manatee numbers increase from around 1,000 to 8,000 by 2017 enough to have their position to be downgraded from “endangered” to “threatened”. (“实际上，拯救海牛是拯救生态系统的一部分。如果我们细心照料，海牛会长得很好。如果我们不这么做，他们也不会这么做。”“我们处于最关键的位置。”1967年政府开始保护海牛时，海牛被列为濒危物种。到2017年，加强保护措施使海牛数量从1000头左右增加到8000头，足以使它们的地位从“濒危”降级为“受威胁”。)”可知，作者告诉我们正是由于人类的保护，海牛的数量才有所增加，因此，作者列举这些数据是为了告诉读者人类保护海牛的必要性。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Normally giving food to wild animals is not allowed, but the situation in Florida with over 1,000 manatees (海牛) dying from hunger leads officials to consider a plan to feed them. (通常情况下，给野生动物喂食是不允许的，但佛罗里达州有1000多只海牛死于饥饿，这让官员们考虑了一项喂养它们的计划。)”以及第二段“The plan will be carried out in one specific Florida location to test how it works. It will be an experiment involving lettuce, cabbage, and other greens delivered in a controlled manner. (该计划将在佛罗里达州的一个特定地点进行，以测试其工作原理。这将是一项实验，包括生菜、卷心菜和其他绿色蔬菜，以一种可控的方式运送。)”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了一项特别的喂食计划，以拯救饥饿的海牛。所以“A Special Feeding Plan for Starving Florida Manatees(饥饿的佛罗里达海牛的特殊喂养计划)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
D
With nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas coming from all types of transportation, can we keep ourselves off gas-powered vehicles to avoid the worst effects? As more governments push for urgent action on climate change, quite a few companies are betting their future – that millions of consumers are finally ready for electricity-powered vehicles. Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero- emission ( 排放) planes are coming. These changes, both leading to a more sustainable future, are reinventing how we get from here to there.
Cars and trucks are undergoing their greatest improvement since the automobile’s (汽车) existence more than a century ago. Almost overnight, the era of the electric car has arrived. Electricity has the advantage that it works without smell and with less noise. Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by 2025. Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150, customers had reserved more than 100,000 of them. The price is about $10,000 above the gas-powered one, but Ford says the electric model will cost much less to maintain. Everything creating a green revolution on the ground is of limited help in the sky for the time being.
High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles. No battery yet invented can power, say, a Boeing 747 from New York to London. Promising improvements, however, do add up. Developments with zero-emission, battery-powered electric engines are already happening in commercial flight, involving trips of limited duration and distance. Airlines specializing in short journeys with small planes will lead the way to electric flight.
Our planet’s health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and yet, by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge, the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow. Nevertheless, the train has left the station. Someday, electric-powered transportation will be as common as air.
32. Why are many companies switching to electricity-powered vehicles?
A. To reinvent the way we travel.
B. To cut the costs of car production.
C. To improve the quality of products.
D. To pursue sustainable development.
33. What do we know about the electric car?
A. It came into use a century ago.
B. It enjoys increasing popularity.
C. It sells better than the traditional one.
D. It costs less than the gas-powered one.
34. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?
A. To show the disadvantages of battery power.
B. To emphasize the significance of short flights.
C. To stress the future prospects of electric planes.
D. To state the developments of commercial flight.
35. What does the author mean by saying “the train has left the station”?
A. Train transportation has improved.
B. Green transportation is on its way.
C. The electric train is running regularly.
D. The gas-powered train has become the past.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【分析】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了电动汽车应用的益处与仍然存在的不足，同时说明了电力运输的未来前景。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段关键句“As more governments push for urgent action on climate change, quite a few companies are betting their future – that millions of consumers are finally ready for electricity-powered vehicles. Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero- emission planes are coming. These changes, both leading to a more sustainable future, are reinventing how we get from here to there.”（随着越来越多的政府推动对气候变化采取紧急行动，相当多的公司押注他们的未来——数百万消费者终于准备好使用电动汽车了。现代电池驱动的汽车卖得很快，零排放的飞机也即将问世。这些变化，既导致了一个更可持续的未来，也在重塑我们从这里到那里的方式。）可知，许多公司转向开发并销售电动汽车是为了追求可持续发展。故选D项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段关键句“Almost overnight, the era of the electric car has arrived.”（几乎一夜之间，电动汽车的时代已经到来。）及“Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by 2025. Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150, customers had reserved more than 100,000 of them.”（预计到2025年，全球电动汽车的年销量将从目前的300多万辆飙升至1400万辆。在福特推出受欢迎的F-150电动版仅一个月后，客户就预订了超过10万辆。）可知，电动汽车越来越受欢迎。故选B项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段关键句“High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles.”（目前，高容量电池在将数百人发射到天空并携带他们飞行数千英里的技术挑战方面毫无用处。）及“Promising improvements, however, do add up.”（然而，有希望的改进确实增加了。）及全段内容可知，本段作者强调电动飞机的未来前景。故选C项。
【35题详解】
句意猜测题。根据文章最后一段关键句“Our planet’s health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and yet, by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge, the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow.”（我们星球的健康取决于到2050年消除二氧化碳排放，然而，按照应对气候挑战所需的时间表，从汽油驱动的汽车转向天然气驱动的速度仍然太慢。）及“Nevertheless, the train has left the station. Someday, electric-powered transportation will be as common as air.”（然而，火车已经离开了车站。总有一天，电力运输会像空气一样普及。）可知，作者说“火车已经离开了车站”是为了表明电力运输的使用已经起航，绿色交通正在发展中。故选B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。
Your alarm goes off on the first day of January. You force yourself out of bed and steadily walk toward the bathroom, where you catch sight of a pale-faced, sleepy-eyed “monster” in the mirror. ____36____ However, after a moment, you think. “Wait, it’s okay because today is New Year’s Day, time to get back in shape!”
For many people, the start of a new year signals the end of a period of overindulgence (放纵). During December, it is often justified by the planning of New Year’s resolutions to turn oneself into a fit and healthy human being. However, the fact is that around 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned before February. Regarding why this happens, the answer is likely related to self-discipline. ____37____ But actually we are not making ourselves any more disciplined.
____38____ One idea is to think small rather than big. Many people’s plans involve extreme measures, while in reality, change is likely easier in smaller steps, which allows for greater success. ____39____ 30 minutes of TV time for two hours at the gym can be rewarding in motivating someone to work out every day.
Finally, set concrete goals. ____40____ For example, “I’m going to go running every day to train for a half-marathon in April” would be far more powerful than “I’m going to get in better shape this year”. Most importantly, remember that despite their names, New Year’s resolutions should be for life. Change takes time and effort, but with suitable strategies, there is no reason why you cannot stick to your resolutions permanently... or at least until June.
A. Suddenly you seem to be on cloud nine.
B. Almost instantly, you step back in horror.
C. So, how can you make yourself more disciplined?
D. We typically tend to make some unrealistic resolutions.
E. We may have good intentions when making resolutions.
F. Instead of making a vague resolution, make a specific one.
G. Another helpful strategy is to design a personal reward system.
【答案】36. B 37. E 38. C 39. G 40. F
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要就如何更好地执行新年减肥计划给出了自己的建议。
【36题详解】
根据上文“You force yourself out of bed and steadily walk toward the bathroom, where you catch sight of a pale-faced, sleepy-eyed “monster” in the mirror.(你强迫自己下了床，慢慢地走向浴室，在那里你在镜子里看到了一个脸色苍白、睡眼惺忪的“怪物”。)”可知，此刻的自己状态极差；再根据下文“However, after a moment, you think., “Wait, it’s okay because today is New Year’s Day, time to get back in shape!”(然而，过了一会儿，你觉得，“等等，没关系，因为今天是元旦，是时候恢复身材了！”)”中的“however”可知，空处和下文之间存在转折关系，既然下文为“it’s okay”，那么空处则与此相反。选项B“Almost instantly, you step back in horror. (你几乎立刻惊恐地退了回去。)”中的“in horror”相对应。故选B。
37题详解】
根据上文“During December, it is often justified by the planning of New Year’s resolutions to turn oneself into a fit and healthy human being. However, the fact is that around 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned before February. Regarding why this happens, the answer is likely related to self-discipline.(在12月，人们通常会制定新年计划，把自己变成一个健康的人。然而，事实上，大约80%的新年决心在2月份之前就被放弃了。至于为什么会发生这种情况，答案可能与自律有关。)”可知，人们会制定很好的新年计划，但是却不能坚持下去。选项E“We may have good intentions when making resolutions .(我们在下决心的时候可能有好的意图。)”与上文一致。故选E。
【38题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“One idea is to think small rather than big. Many people’s plans involve extreme measures, while in reality, change is likely easier in smaller steps, which allows for greater success.(一个想法是小计划而不是大计划。许多人的计划涉及极端的措施，而在现实中，改变可能更容易在更小的步骤，这允许更大的成功。)”和“30 minutes of TV time for two hours at the gym can be rewarding in motivating someone to work out every day. (30分钟的电视时间在健身房两个小时可以激励某人每天锻炼。)”可知，下文主要讲述的是如何让自己坚持自己的计划。选项C“So, how can you make yourself more disciplined?(那么，怎样才能让自己更自律呢？)”与下文内容一致，通过提问的方式引出本段主要内容。故选C。
【39题详解】
根据本段内容可知，本段主要讲述的是如何让自己更自律，从而坚持自己的计划。本段一共介绍了两种方法，方法一为“One idea is to think small rather than big. (一个想法是小计划而不是大计划。)”；选项G“Another helpful strategy is to design a personal reward system. (另一个有用的策略是设计一个个人奖励系统。)”则是第二种方法，其内容与下文“30 minutes of TV time for two hours at the gym can be rewarding in motivating someone to work out every day.( 30分钟的电视时间在健身房两个小时可以激励某人每天锻炼。)”一致，而选项G中的单词“another”又与方法一中的“one”一致。故选G。
【40题详解】
根据首句“Finally, set concrete goals.(最后，设定具体的目标。)”可知，作者建议目标要具体化。而下文“For example, “I’m going to go running every day to train for a half-marathon in April” would be far more powerful than “I’m going to get in better shape this year”. (例如，“我打算每天跑步，为4月份的半程马拉松训练”会比“我今年要保持更好的身材”更有说服力。)”也是举例说明具体的目标更有说服力。选项F“Instead of making a vague resolution, make a specific one.(与其制定一个模糊的计划，不如制定一个具体的计划。)”与上下文内容一致。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
A mystery man, known as Benny, has been spreading love—one $100 bill at a time for more than three years in and around Salem, Oregon.
He randomly ____41____ the bills in shops to be found, surprising and ____42____ shoppers. Before giving them away, he ____43____ his bills. It is estimated that he has hidden more than $50,000, and that’s only what has been ____44____. Some people ____45____ where the bills are found, and notice that he has left them in stores, markets and fairs. Those who find one all have a similar tale about being ____46____ when a $100 bill, with the mark of “Benny”, falls out of the packaging of something they just ____47____.
It is ____48____ how these bills always seem to end up in the right hands. They help pay for living expenses, and even provide the homeless with ____49____ for a couple of nights. But the real _____50_____ of Benny is that more than half of the _____51_____ report paying it forward with their own cash or check. Some of the most _____52_____ stories involve children. _____53_____ shopping for toys, they decide to buy school supplies for those in need.
The bills are so _____54_____ by people that they post them on their refrigerators or carry them in their purses. It’s a _____55_____, they say, to give and be like Benny.
41. A. covers B. counts C. loses D. hides
42. A. tricking B. delighting C. testing D. honoring
43. A. returns B. collects C. signs D. checks
44. A. claimed B. wasted C. reported D. charged
45. A. keep track of B. take control of C. throw light on D. take part in
46. A. amazed B. offended C. alarmed D. amused
47. A. enjoy B. purchase C. donate D. reject
48. A. understandable B. acceptable C. remarkable D. memorable
49. A. transport B. clothing C. food D. shelter
50. A. magic B. failure C. pity D. trouble
51. A. sellers B. losers C. finders D. beggars
52. A. humorous B. heartwarming C. romantic D. depressing
53. A. Instead of B. Apart from C. But for D. Thanks to
54. A. expected B. admired C. protected D. treasured
55. A. challenge B. reminder C. chance D. record
【答案】41. D 42. B 43. C 44. C 45. A 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。一位神秘的慈善家，三年多来一直在俄勒冈州的塞勒姆及其周边地区传播幸福——一次100美元。他随机地把钞票藏在商店里，以便被发现，让得到额外奖励的购物者感到惊喜和高兴。他的这一行为鼓舞了更多的人们做出善举。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他随机地把钞票藏在商店里，让顾客发现，让他们感到惊讶和高兴。A. pays支付；B. counts数；C. loses失去；D. hides隐藏。根据“It is estimated that he has hidden more than $50,000, and that’s only what has been ____4____.”可知，他把钞票藏在商店里。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他随机地把钞票藏在商店里，让顾客发现，让他们感到惊讶和高兴。 A. tricking欺骗；B. delighting使高兴；C. testing测试；D. honoring尊敬。根据“He randomly ____1____ the bills in shops to be found, surprising”可知，不知情的顾客发现钞票会感到惊讶和高兴。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在把钱送出去之前，他会在账单上签字。A. returns返回；B. collects收集；C. signs签字；D. checks检查。根据下文“with the mark of “Benny”,”可知，钱送出去之前，他会在钞票签上“本尼”的名字。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：据估计，他隐藏了超过5万美元，这只是报道的数字。A. claimed宣称；B. wasted浪费；C. reported报道；D. charged负责。根据“It is estimated that he has hidden more than $50,000,”可知，5万美元只是被报道的数字。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：有些人会记录找到这些钞票的地方，并注意到他把它们留在了商店、市场和集市上。A. keep track of记录；B. take control of 控制；C. throw light on阐明；D. take part in参加。根据“where the bills are found, and notice that he has left them in stores, markets and fairs.”可知，有些人跟踪这些钞票是在何地被发现的。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那些找到钞票的人都有一个相似的故事，当他们刚买的东西的包装上掉出一张签有“本尼”的100美元钞票时，他们感到非常惊讶。A. amazed惊讶；B. offended冒犯；C. alarmed警告；D. amused娱乐。根据“He randomly ____1____ the bills in shops to be found, surprising and ____2____ shoppers.”可知，意外发现钞票的人一开始的反应应该是惊讶的。故选A。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那些找到钞票的人都有一个相似的故事，当他们刚买的东西的包装上掉出一张签有“本尼”的100美元钞票时，他们感到非常惊讶。A. enjoy喜欢；B. purchase购买；C. donate捐赠；D. reject拒绝。根据“Some people ____5____ where the bills are found, and notice that he has left them in stores, markets and fairs.”可知，这些钞票是人们购买东西时发现的。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：值得注意的是，这些钞票似乎总是落到合适的人手里。A. understandable可理解的；B. acceptable可接受的；C. remarkable非凡的；值得注意的；D. memorable难忘的。根据“how these bills always seem to end up in the right hands.”可知，这些钞票似乎总是落到合适的人手里，这值得注意。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们帮助支付生活费用，甚至为无家可归者提供几个晚上的庇护所。A. transport运输；B. clothing衣服；C. food食物；D. shelter庇护所。根据“and even provide the homeless with”可知，这些钱能够帮助无家可归的人提供几个晚上的庇护所。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但本尼的真正神奇之处在于，超过一半的发现者表示，他们会用自己的现金或支票来支付。A. magic魔法；神奇的力量；B. failure失败；C. pity同情；D. trouble麻烦。根据“that more than half of the ____11____ report paying it forward with their own cash or check.”可知，超过一半的发现者表示，他们会用自己的现金或支票来支付，这是本尼的真正神奇之处。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但本尼的真正神奇之处在于，超过一半的发现者表示，他们会用自己的现金或支票来支付。A. sellers销售者；B. losers失败者；C. finders发现者；D. beggars乞丐。根据“report paying it forward with their own cash or check.”可知，有一半的发现者都是自己支付。故选C。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一些最暖心的故事与儿童有关。A. humorous幽默的；B. heartwarming感人的；暖心的；C. romantic浪漫的；D. depressing令人沮丧的。根据“____13____ shopping for toys, they decide to buy school supplies for those in need.”可知，一些儿童参与爱心活动，所以是令人暖心的。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查短语词义辨析。句意：他们决定为那些有需要的人购买学习用品，而不是买玩具。A. Instead of而不是；B. Apart from除……以外C. But for要不是；D. Thanks to多亏。根据“they decide to buy school supplies for those in need.”可知，一些儿童发现钞票之后，决定为那些有需要的人购买学习用品，而不是去买玩具。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：人们非常珍视这些钞票，他们把它们贴在冰箱上或放在钱包里。A. expected期盼；B. admired羡慕；C. protected保护；D. treasured珍视。根据“they post them on their refrigerators or carry them in their purses.”可知，钞票得到了很珍惜。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们说，这是一个提醒，要像本尼一样付出。A. challenge挑战；B. reminder提醒；C. chance机会；D. record记录。根据“they say, to give and be like Benny.”可知，这些人把钞票作为提醒物。故选B。
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。
Known as an ancient traditional Chinese folk art, shadow play is considered the early form of modern cinema and cartoon. This unique art ____56____ (create) during the Western Han Dynasty some 2,000 years ago.
Shadow play is a kind of performance ____57____ the figures made of animal skins are projected onto a white screen. The shadow shows ____58____ (drama) colors on the screen, adding great appeal to the play. More interestingly, each figure is composed of 11 parts: a head, two body parts, two legs, two upper arms and lower arms as well as two hands. ____59____ (control) through sticks and strings by the performers behind the screen, the figures can do various movements ____60____ (vivid).
Shadow play demands high performing skills. Besides ____61____ (operate) three or four figures at a time, performers have to catch up with the music as well as speak or sing ____62____ (tell) the story. Hence, it is not ____63____ easy job to become a mature shadow play performer.
With the development of modern audio-visual media, shadow play is not as popular as before. ____64____ thanks to the harmonious application of many new artistic factors, this art remains highly valuable in Chinese art field. Delicate and beautiful shadow figures have become a kind of _____65_____ (collect) and are greatly loved by foreigners.
【答案】56. was created
57. where 58. dramatic
59. Controlled
60. vividly
61. operating
62. to tell
63. an 64. But##Yet
65. collection
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统民间艺术皮影戏的历史、表演方式等等。皮影戏作为一种具有很高价值的艺术形式，深受人们的喜爱。
【56题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：这种独特的艺术创造于大约2000年前的西汉时期。根据时间状语“during the Western Han Dynasty some 2,000 years ago”可知，本句时态为一般过去时；主语为“this unique art”单数，和动词create之间存在被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填was created。
【57题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：皮影戏是一种将动物皮制成的人物投影在白色屏幕上的表演。这里为定语从句的关系词，先行词为performance，在定语从句中担当状语，所以用关系副词where引导。故填where。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：阴影在屏幕上呈现出戏剧性的色彩，为戏剧增添了巨大的吸引力。修饰名词colors用形容词形式。故填dramatic。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：由在屏幕后面的表演者通过棍子和绳子控制，这些人物可以栩栩如生地做各种动作。句中已有谓语动词，所以这里为非谓语动词担当状语且和主句主语“the figures”之间存在被动关系，用过去分词形式；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Controlled。
【60题详解】
考查副词。句意：由在屏幕后面的表演者通过棍子和绳子控制，这些人物可以栩栩如生地做各种动作。修饰动词do用副词形式。故填vividly。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：除了同时操作三到四个人之外，表演者还必须跟上音乐的节奏，并通过说话或唱歌来讲述故事。介词besides之后用动名词担当宾语。故填operating。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：除了同时操作三到四个人之外，表演者还必须跟上音乐的节奏，并通过说话或唱歌来讲述故事。担当目的状语用动词的不定式形式。故填to tell。
【63题详解】
考查冠词。句意：因此，成为一名成熟的皮影戏表演者并不是一件容易的事情。修饰可数名词job，泛指，用不定冠词；且形容词easy发音为元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。
【64题详解】
考查连词。句意：但由于许多新的艺术因素的和谐应用，这门艺术在中国艺术领域仍然具有很高的价值。上文内容“With the development of modern audio-visual media, shadow play is not as popular as before.”和下文内容“thanks to the harmonious application of many new artistic factors, this art remains highly valuable in Chinese art field.”之间存在转折关系，可用but或yet，出现在句首，首字母大写。故填But或Yet。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：精致美丽的皮影已成为一种收藏品，深受外国人的喜爱。根据空前的“a kind of”可知，空处为名词形式。故填collection。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将举办一场以“virtual reality”为主题的专家讲座。请你以学生会的名义在校“英语天地”发布一则通知，内容包括：
1.讲座时间、地点；
2.讲座内容；
3.欢迎参加。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
【答案】One possible version:
Notice
In order to help students have a better understanding of the cutting-edge technology, our school is going to hold an expert lecture themed with virtual reality.
Scheduled to be held in the Lecture Hall of the Science and Technology Building at 2 PM this Friday, the lecture will run for 2 hours. Professor Li, an expert in virtual reality, will take us to explore virtual reality technology, introducing the origin, development as well as the future of virtual reality. This lecture will definitely give us a deeper insight into the latest development of science.
Your attendance is expected.
The Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作。要求考生以学生会的名义在校“英语天地”发布一则通知，告知学生学校将举办一场以“virtual reality”为主题的专家讲座。
【详解】1.词汇积累
先进的：cutting-edge→ advanced/progressive
安排好的：scheduled → planned
肯定地：definitely →absolutely
最新的：latest→ up-to-date
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Professor Li, an expert in virtual reality, will take us to explore virtual reality technology, introducing the origin, development as well as the future of virtual reality.
拓展句：Professor Li, who is an expert in virtual reality, will take us to explore virtual reality technology, introducing the origin, development as well as the future of virtual reality.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In order to help students have a better understanding of the cutting-edge technology, our school is going to hold an expert lecture themed with virtual reality.（运用了不定式担当目的状语和过去分词担当后置定语）
【高分句型2】Scheduled to be held in the Lecture Hall of the Science and Technology Building at 2 PM this Friday, the lecture will run for 2 hours.（运用了过去分词担当的状语）
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，使之构成一篇完整短文。
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. In fact, the moment they stepped into that apartment, they had fallen in love with it — the light was so cosy, and the windows were so clear. More importantly, compared with the previous one back in New York, the living room here was large enough for their piano! That night, the two of them sat side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud music filled the room. No matter how painful the past experience was, they had left it behind and opened a new chapter for their life here. The mother and son were so absorbed in playing one piece after another that they totally forgot how late it was.
The next morning, however, their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a note under their door during the night. One of their neighbors had written to complain about the sound of the piano. Dario’s mother asked the building manager if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all nice people and he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that. They did not intend to make neighborhood relations rigid. Neither did they want the piano to become a decoration.
Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their neighbors and apologize for their playing.
“Maybe we could go and visit everyone in person,” his mother said.
But the time-consuming and troublesome idea was quickly denied. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration went across Dario’s mind. Nothing could serve as a bridge to remove the distance between them and their new neighbors better than a party. They both loved the fantastic idea. Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts for their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers and party lights. A smile of expectation could be seen on their faces as they held a strong belief that it would be a perfect beginning of their new life in the new neighborhood.
Finally, the day of the party arrived. Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to share.
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。
Paragraph 1:
One neighbour, Mrs. Gilbert, presented Dario’s mother with an old but well-preserved book of piano music by Chopin.
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Paragraph 2:
“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.”
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【答案】One possible version:
One neighbour, Mrs. Gilbert, presented Dario’s mother with an old but well-preserved book of piano music by Chopin. At the sight of this special gift, Dario and his mother seemed to figure out who the writer of the note was. “I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I worried that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you don’t think I disliked the playing.” Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. She thought maybe they truly owed her a sincere apology. And she explained that they hadn’t realized how late it was when playing. “Maybe we should play some quieter music at night,” Dario’s mother said in an apologetic tone.
“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” “Welcome to our beautiful neighborhood.” Mrs. Gilbert considered the book as a welcome gift, “wish you a better life!” “These songs are beautiful music. And we won’t play so loud or late!” Dario said excitedly. Everyone smiled happily this time. He was already looking forward to practicing the new music. More than that, he was happy to see the big smile on his mother’s face. It gave him a feeling of warmth and made him feel that they were home at last. Soon a soothing and soft piano music flowed and lingered the house. Everyone present was immersed in it.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了达里奥和妈妈搬入新家，激动地在家里弹钢琴到很晚，但这也打扰到了邻居，遭到投诉。达里奥和妈妈决定用邀请邻居到家作客的方式来表达歉意。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“一位邻居吉尔伯特夫人送给达里奥的母亲一本保存完好的肖邦钢琴乐谱。”可知，第一段可描写邻居吉尔伯特夫人和达里奥的母亲的对话。
②由第二段首句内容“‘你弹，你弹！’吉尔伯特夫人说。‘我喜欢你弹琴!只是晚上不要那么大声就行。’”可知，第二段可描写在美妙的音乐声中，大家聊得很开心，问题得到了完美的解决。
2.续写线索：获赠乐谱——表达歉意——得到谅解——开始练琴
3.词汇激活
行为类
①认出：figure out/recognize
②沉浸于：be immersed in/soak oneself in
③认为，看待：consider/view/think
情绪类
①真诚的：sincere/genuine
②高兴的：happy/glad
【点睛】[高分句型1] At the sight of this special gift, Dario and his mother seemed to figure out who the writer of the note was. (运用了who引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] She thought maybe they truly owed her a sincere apology.(运用了省略that的宾语从句)
[高分句型3] And she explained that they hadn’t realized how late it was when playing.(运用了that引导宾语从句)
英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 is the man suffering from?
A. A stomachache. B. A fever. C. A headache.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: You don’t look well. Are you suffering from a headache again?
M: No. My temperature was a bit high yesterday. Now the fever is gone. But my stomach is aching.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a school.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Mrs. Smith, may I ask you a question about your talk now?
W: Sorry, David. I’m about to teach another class now. How about coming to my office after lunch?
M: OK. See you then!
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the man doing?
A. Asking for help for himself.
B. Asking about a little girl.
C. Reporting a car accident.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: This is 911. Can I help you?
M: Yes. I just saw a car accident. A little girl is badly hurt. We are at the crossing of Pine Road and High Street.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The weather. B. The jacket. C. Their health.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: What is going on? It’s May, and we still have to wear a jacket.
W: It’s not strange. I remember I had to wear a jacket one day in June last year.
M: I really can’t get used to the weather here.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What color is the boy’s bike?
A. White. B. Red. C. Blue.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: There are only two bikes here-a white one on the left and a red one on the right. I don’t see your blue one anywhere.
M: I no longer ride that blue bike. The one on the right is mine.
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 Who is Alice probably?
A. The girl’s workmate. B. The girl’s sister. C. The girl’s friend.
7. What does the boy think the girl should do?
A. Tell Alice about her thoughts.
B. Say sorry to Alice.
C. Spend more time with Alice.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: I just saw Alice over there. She didn’t look happy. Do you know why?
W: She wanted to go shopping with me, but I told her I had to help my mother clean the house this afternoon. Then she became unhappy.
M: Why?
W: She thinks we should do everything together. Well, it’s true that we used to do everything together. But we’re no longer kids. We just can’t spend every minute together now.
M: I know what you mean and I agree. Maybe you should have a talk with her.
W: That’s right.
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 does the woman think of the story?
A. Meaningful. B. Touching. C. Interesting.
9. Why does the man want to borrow the book from the woman?
A. It will help him prepare for a drama.
B. He has been looking for it.
C. Doris Lessing is his favorite writer.
10. Where will the speakers go next?
A. To the reading room. B. To the library. C. To the classroom.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B
【解析】
【原文】M: What are you reading, Mary?
W: Hi, Ben! I’m reading a story by Doris Lessing. It’s really moving.
M: Really? Could I take a look at it when you finish? I’m preparing for a drama, and that will be helpful.
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I’m afraid you cannot borrow it from me because I have to give it back to the library.
M: Oh, that’s OK. I will borrow it from the library.
W: How about we go now? I have actually finished reading it. You can borrow it after I return it.
M: It couldn’t be better. Let’s go.
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】
11. What does the woman need?
A. Potatoes and peppers. B. Carrots and peppers. C. Carrots and potatoes.
12. How long does it take to cook the dish?
A. 40 minutes. B. 15 minutes. C. 25 minutes.
13. What will the man do while the dish is cooking?
A. Make a dessert. B. Watch TV. C. Do the washing-up.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Tom, can you get the vegetables out of the fridge, please?
M: Of course. Do we need carrots and potatoes, Mom?
W: We need carrots but not potatoes. And can you see the peppers? Two of them, please. We’ll cut them into small pieces.
M: Fine. Shall I turn the cooker on?
W: Yes, nice and hot, please.
M: 180 degrees?
W: Well, no. Put it at 220 for now, and we can change it to 200 later.
M: OK. The vegetables are ready.
W: Good. We can cook them together with the fish.
M: How long does it take?
W: Um, we’ll cook it hot for 15 minutes, and then 25 minutes at a lower temperature, so in 40 minutes it’ll be ready.
M: Great. I’m going to watch TV for a few minutes.
W: Actually, can you do this little bit of washing-up? I’m going to make a dessert.
M: OK.
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】
14. What day is it today?
A. Friday. B. Tuesday. C. Thursday.
15. What will the woman probably buy?
A. An overcoat. B. A pair of gloves. C. A watch.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Classmates. C. Sister and brother.
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Mother’s birthday is coming. Have you bought a present for her?
M: No. When is it, this Thursday?
W: No. It’s this Friday. There’re three days left. We still have time to prepare presents. I haven’t decided what to buy yet. I bought her a pair of gloves last year. This year I want to buy something else.
M: What about an overcoat?
W: She needs to try on the overcoat first. But I want to give her a surprise. Any other ideas?
M: What about a watch? I went shopping with Mom last month and she seemed to be very interested in a watch in a store.
W: Why don’t you buy it for her?
M: I’m still a student. I can’t afford it. The watch seems a bit expensive and that’s why Mom didn’t buy it. But you can afford it. I’m sure Mom will be happy if you buy it for her.
W: That sounds good. Let’s go shopping tomorrow and you can show me where the store is.
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. When did Yang become interested in collecting meteorites?
A. In 2017. B. In 2012. C. In 2013.
18. How did Yang get meteorites?
A. From her workmates. B. From her own trips. C. From her friends.
19. How many meteorites does Yang have?
A. Over 600. B. Over 300. C. Over 400.
20. What is Yang now?
A. She is a story writer. B. She is a tour guide. C. She is a store owner.
【答案】17. B 18. B 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】Yang Kexin, 31, runs a special store in Guizhou. Its shelves are full of stones from the sky — meteorites with different shapes and sizes, all collected by her. Yang’s love for the subject began in 2012, while she was working in Xinjiang. For fun, she joined her workmates to look for meteorites and other rocks in the desert. Her interest grew stronger when one of her friends picked up a meteorite in 2013. Over the years, Yang walked more than 100,000 kilometers across Xinjiang and has found more than 600 meteorites with a total weight of 400 kilograms. In 2017, Yang went back to her hometown and opened the meteorite store. There she shows more than 300 of the meteorites she has found, along with things made from them. Yang has met visitors from different parts of the country, and shared her stories of each of the meteorites and main scientific information behind them. They showed much interest.
第二部分 阅读理解(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)
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The Salfee Bar
Check out the newly opened branch at Quarry Bay, featuring a wide selection of salads and coffee. This vegan-friendly bar classifies salads based on their health benefits, including immune boost, heart guardian and anti-aging. You can also choose a fruity coffee to go green and go along with your salad.
The Salfee Bar, G/F, 34 Hoi Kwong Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Knockbox
Found in the jam-packed neighbourhood of Wan Chai, Knockbox puts emphasis on the colors in coffee, encouraging customers to visualize their coffee-drinking experiences with the shop front. A cup of “red honey catuai” is only as different as a “long black”. Let Knockbox lead you to see the beauty in coffee and to “taste” out of the box.
Knockbox, 3 Burrows Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Cosha
This warm-coloured cafe situated in Central is the perfect place for a brunch. The beautifully colored juices that pair up with the savoury dishes are also worth a try. Let an icy Super Strawberry Juice or Mango Hill Juice help you beat the sweltering heat.
Cosha, G/F, 61 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
Yama Coffee
Located in the busy neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei, Yama Coffee takes you on a short vacation to Japan, as its design is based on a Japanese theme. The cafe is divided into two floors—the lower level mainly serves takeaway, while the upper level provides a variety of services, including reading and writing. Their latte is crafted with Hokkaido coffee beans and milk, giving it a rich, silky aftertaste.
Yama Coffee, 15 Pitt Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
21. Which cafe would you choose if you have a taste for vegetables?
A. The Salfee Bar. B. Knockbox. C. Cosha. D. Yama Coffee.
22. Which of the following may contribute to the popularity of Yama Coffee?
A. The wide variety of coffee. B. The inviting colors in coffee.
C. The perfect place for a brunch. D. Pleasant spaces for coffee and study.
23. What’s the purpose of the text?
A. To compare the features of the cafes. B. To inform readers of different cafes.
C. To share studies of some special cafes. D. To evaluate the products of the cafes.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些不同的咖啡馆，可以满足读者不同的需求。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The Salfee Bar中的“Check out the newly opened branch at Quarry Bay, featuring a wide selection of salads and coffee. This vegan-friendly bar classifies salads based on their health benefits, including immune boost, heart guardian and anti-aging. You can also choose a fruity coffee to go green and go along with your salad.(在Quarry Bay新开的分店，有各式各样的沙拉和咖啡可供选择。这家素食主义者友好的酒吧根据沙拉的健康益处进行分类，包括增强免疫力、保护心脏和抗衰老。你也可以选择水果咖啡来搭配沙拉。)”可知，the Salfee Bar很适合素食主义者。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Yama Coffee中的“Located in the busy neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei, Yama Coffee takes you on a short vacation to Japan, as its design is based on a Japanese theme. The cafe is divided into two floors—the lower level mainly serves takeaway, while the upper level provides a variety of services, including reading and writing. Their latte is crafted with Hokkaido coffee beans and milk, giving it a rich, silky aftertaste.( Yama Coffee位于繁华的油麻地，以日本为主题的设计，带你去日本短暂度假。咖啡厅分为两层，下层主要提供外卖，上层提供各种服务，包括阅读和写作。他们的拿铁是用北海道咖啡豆和牛奶精制而成的，回味浓郁柔滑。)”可知，Yama Coffee是喝咖啡和学习的好地方。故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Whether you’re looking for a steamy cup of coffee or a wide range of sweet treats, there are endless selections of cafes that have something for you. (无论你是想要一杯热气腾腾的咖啡还是各种各样的甜食，这里都有无数的咖啡馆可以满足你。)”可推断，文章主要为读者介绍了一些不同风格的咖啡馆。故选B。
B
I had just delivered a memorable speech, and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance. The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room. I felt the drum rolled in my heart.
The third-place winner was announced. The name was not mine. Then the second-place winner, still not me. At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. My heart felt closer to the latter.
Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race, he said, “I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe. I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.” Oh yeah, I could relate.
I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.
I couldn’t accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on, until I thought about my hero. Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.
24. How did the author feel after finishing his speech?
A. Annoyed. B. Nervous. C. Confused. D. Hopeful.
25. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?
A. He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.
B. He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.
C. He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.
D. He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.
26. Which of the following can best describe the author?
A. Tough and strong-willed. B. Determined and talented.
C. Enthusiastic and generous. D. Hardworking and attractive.
27. What is the main idea the author wants to convey to us?
A. Never mind others’ judgments. B. Don’t rely too much on others.
C. Stand up from where we tripped over. D. Learn to appreciate the highlight in life.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的演讲比赛经历，作者参加了两次演讲比赛竞赛，都失败了，可是作者的心态却是不同的。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“I felt the drum rolled in my heart. (我感到心跳得像打鼓) ”以及第二段“At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. (最后，关键时刻来了。我要么享受胜利的温暖，要么后悔几个月的准备。)”可知，在演讲比赛结束等待结果的时候，作者非常紧张。故选B。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. (失去是生活的一部分，我不止一次经历过。然而，开车往返200英里，在寒冷的周六早上早早起床，仍然在我们组的四名竞争者中获得第四名，这是一种难以形容的感觉。)”可推断，作者在所在小组中排名最后一位。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! (我花了很多时间在电脑前和图书馆里为林肯两百周年演讲比赛做研究。在第一年的比赛中没有获得名次后，我真的很想再参加一次比赛。林肯失败过很多次，但他从不让失败击败他的精神和雄心，所以我不会放弃第二次比赛！)”可知，作者经历一次失败之后，仍然全力以赴参加第二次竞赛。由此可推断，作者是一名坚忍不拔，意志坚强的人。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.(在第一年的比赛中没有获得名次后，我真的很想再参加一次比赛。林肯失败过很多次，但他从不让失败击败他的精神和雄心，所以我不会放弃第二次比赛！)”以及最后一段“Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.(尽管失去了奖金和表扬，但通过学习林肯的故事，我发现我虽败犹喜。)”可知，作者想要表达的是不轻言放弃，从哪儿失败就从哪儿开始。选项A“Never mind others’ judgments. (不要在意别人的评价。)”；选项B“Don’t rely too much on others. (不要太依赖别人。)”；选项C“Stand up from where we tripped over. (从我们绊倒的地方站起来。)”；选项D“Learn to appreciate the highlight in life. (学会欣赏生活中最精彩的时刻。)”。故选C。
C
Normally giving food to wild animals is not allowed, but the situation in Florida with over 1,000 manatees (海牛) dying from hunger leads officials to consider a plan to feed them. “We’ve never done such a thing with any wildlife, but the situation has become such an emergency that it has to be considered,” said Patrick Rose, the Executive Director of Save the Manatee Club. “This is a necessary but temporary measure. But I believe the impact is lasting.”
The plan will be carried out in one specific Florida location to test how it works. It will be an experiment involving lettuce, cabbage, and other greens delivered in a controlled manner. “Under no circumstances do we want people feeding manatees. It’s illegal, and remains so,” Rose said.
Manatees have long struggled to survive with humans, whose activities bring many harmful effects. Hundreds of the slow-moving animals are struck by boats every year. However, they just account for a small part of the loss of manatees. The hunger threat has led to a record of 1, 017 manatee deaths as of Nov. 19, 2021, according to state figures. That has been caused mainly by man-made pollution, which promotes growth of blue-green algae and other harmful organisms. They block light needed by seagrass, destroying the main food source for manatees.
“Actually, saving manatees is part of saving the ecosystem. If we take care, manatees will grow well. If we don’t, they won’t,” Rose said. “We’re in the most critical position.” Manatees were listed as endangered when the government started to protect them in 1967. Increased protections helped manatee numbers increase from around 1,000 to 8,000 by 2017 enough to have their position to be downgraded from “endangered” to “threatened”.
28. What can be learned about the plan to feed manatees?
A. It is the first of its kind. B. It is a long-term strategy.
C. It is carried out across Florida. D. It is aimed at saving the ecosystem.
29. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in paragraph 3?
A. The boat accident. B. The hunger threat.
C. The growth of blue-green algae. D. The destruction of ecosystem.
30. Why does the author mention the figures in the last paragraph?
A. To explain challenges faced by manatees.
B. To prove manatees’ value in the ecosystem.
C. To show the necessity of humans’ protections.
D. To encourage people to feed manatees actively.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Severe Consequences Caused by Human Activities
B. Increasing Ecological Crises Threatening Manatees
C. Manatees Suffering from Serious Starvation in Florida
D. A Special Feeding Plan for Starving Florida Manatees
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了佛罗里达州为了保护海牛决定推行给其喂食计划，并通过这一计划的实施成功地将海牛的地位从“濒危”降级为“受威胁”。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段““We’ve never done such a thing with any wildlife, but the situation has become such an emergency that it has to be considered,” said Patrick Rose, the Executive Director of Save the Manatee Club. “This is a necessary but temporary measure. But I believe the impact is lasting.”(“我们从未对任何野生动物做过这样事情，但情况已经变得如此紧急，必须加以考虑，”拯救海牛俱乐部的执行董事帕Patrick Rose说。“这是必要但暂时的措施。但我相信这种影响是持久的。”)”可知，这种计划是首次出现并实施。故选A。
【29题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词上文“Hundreds of the slow-moving animals are struck by boats every year. However, they just account for a small part of the loss of manatees. The hunger threat has led to a record of 1, 017 manatee deaths as of Nov. 19, 2021, according to state figures. (每年都有数百只行动缓慢的动物被船只撞击。然而，它们只占海牛损失的一小部分。根据该州的数据，截至2021年11月19日，饥饿威胁已导致1017头海牛死亡。) ”，可知，划线单词“that”指的是饥饿威胁。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““Actually, saving manatees is part of saving the ecosystem. If we take care, manatees will grow well. If we don’t, they won’t,” Rose said. “We’re in the most critical position.” Manatees were listed as endangered when the government started to protect them in 1967. Increased protections helped manatee numbers increase from around 1,000 to 8,000 by 2017 enough to have their position to be downgraded from “endangered” to “threatened”. (“实际上，拯救海牛是拯救生态系统的一部分。如果我们细心照料，海牛会长得很好。如果我们不这么做，他们也不会这么做。”“我们处于最关键的位置。”1967年政府开始保护海牛时，海牛被列为濒危物种。到2017年，加强保护措施使海牛数量从1000头左右增加到8000头，足以使它们的地位从“濒危”降级为“受威胁”。)”可知，作者告诉我们正是由于人类的保护，海牛的数量才有所增加，因此，作者列举这些数据是为了告诉读者人类保护海牛的必要性。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Normally giving food to wild animals is not allowed, but the situation in Florida with over 1,000 manatees (海牛) dying from hunger leads officials to consider a plan to feed them. (通常情况下，给野生动物喂食是不允许的，但佛罗里达州有1000多只海牛死于饥饿，这让官员们考虑了一项喂养它们的计划。)”以及第二段“The plan will be carried out in one specific Florida location to test how it works. It will be an experiment involving lettuce, cabbage, and other greens delivered in a controlled manner. (该计划将在佛罗里达州的一个特定地点进行，以测试其工作原理。这将是一项实验，包括生菜、卷心菜和其他绿色蔬菜，以一种可控的方式运送。)”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了一项特别的喂食计划，以拯救饥饿的海牛。所以“A Special Feeding Plan for Starving Florida Manatees(饥饿的佛罗里达海牛的特殊喂养计划)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
D
With nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas coming from all types of transportation, can we keep ourselves off gas-powered vehicles to avoid the worst effects? As more governments push for urgent action on climate change, quite a few companies are betting their future – that millions of consumers are finally ready for electricity-powered vehicles. Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero- emission ( 排放) planes are coming. These changes, both leading to a more sustainable future, are reinventing how we get from here to there.
Cars and trucks are undergoing their greatest improvement since the automobile’s (汽车) existence more than a century ago. Almost overnight, the era of the electric car has arrived. Electricity has the advantage that it works without smell and with less noise. Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by 2025. Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150, customers had reserved more than 100,000 of them. The price is about $10,000 above the gas-powered one, but Ford says the electric model will cost much less to maintain. Everything creating a green revolution on the ground is of limited help in the sky for the time being.
High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles. No battery yet invented can power, say, a Boeing 747 from New York to London. Promising improvements, however, do add up. Developments with zero-emission, battery-powered electric engines are already happening in commercial flight, involving trips of limited duration and distance. Airlines specializing in short journeys with small planes will lead the way to electric flight.
Our planet’s health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and yet, by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge, the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow. Nevertheless, the train has left the station. Someday, electric-powered transportation will be as common as air.
32. Why are many companies switching to electricity-powered vehicles?
A. To reinvent the way we travel.
B. To cut the costs of car production.
C. To improve the quality of products.
D. To pursue sustainable development.
33. What do we know about the electric car?
A. It came into use a century ago.
B. It enjoys increasing popularity.
C. It sells better than the traditional one.
D. It costs less than the gas-powered one.
34. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?
A. To show the disadvantages of battery power.
B. To emphasize the significance of short flights.
C. To stress the future prospects of electric planes.
D. To state the developments of commercial flight.
35. What does the author mean by saying “the train has left the station”?
A. Train transportation has improved.
B. Green transportation is on its way.
C. The electric train is running regularly.
D. The gas-powered train has become the past.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【分析】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了电动汽车应用的益处与仍然存在的不足，同时说明了电力运输的未来前景。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段关键句“As more governments push for urgent action on climate change, quite a few companies are betting their future – that millions of consumers are finally ready for electricity-powered vehicles. Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero- emission planes are coming. These changes, both leading to a more sustainable future, are reinventing how we get from here to there.”（随着越来越多的政府推动对气候变化采取紧急行动，相当多的公司押注他们的未来——数百万消费者终于准备好使用电动汽车了。现代电池驱动的汽车卖得很快，零排放的飞机也即将问世。这些变化，既导致了一个更可持续的未来，也在重塑我们从这里到那里的方式。）可知，许多公司转向开发并销售电动汽车是为了追求可持续发展。故选D项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段关键句“Almost overnight, the era of the electric car has arrived.”（几乎一夜之间，电动汽车的时代已经到来。）及“Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by 2025. Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150, customers had reserved more than 100,000 of them.”（预计到2025年，全球电动汽车的年销量将从目前的300多万辆飙升至1400万辆。在福特推出受欢迎的F-150电动版仅一个月后，客户就预订了超过10万辆。）可知，电动汽车越来越受欢迎。故选B项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段关键句“High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles.”（目前，高容量电池在将数百人发射到天空并携带他们飞行数千英里的技术挑战方面毫无用处。）及“Promising improvements, however, do add up.”（然而，有希望的改进确实增加了。）及全段内容可知，本段作者强调电动飞机的未来前景。故选C项。
【35题详解】
句意猜测题。根据文章最后一段关键句“Our planet’s health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and yet, by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge, the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow.”（我们星球的健康取决于到2050年消除二氧化碳排放，然而，按照应对气候挑战所需的时间表，从汽油驱动的汽车转向天然气驱动的速度仍然太慢。）及“Nevertheless, the train has left the station. Someday, electric-powered transportation will be as common as air.”（然而，火车已经离开了车站。总有一天，电力运输会像空气一样普及。）可知，作者说“火车已经离开了车站”是为了表明电力运输的使用已经起航，绿色交通正在发展中。故选B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。
Your alarm goes off on the first day of January. You force yourself out of bed and steadily walk toward the bathroom, where you catch sight of a pale-faced, sleepy-eyed “monster” in the mirror. ____36____ However, after a moment, you think. “Wait, it’s okay because today is New Year’s Day, time to get back in shape!”
For many people, the start of a new year signals the end of a period of overindulgence (放纵). During December, it is often justified by the planning of New Year’s resolutions to turn oneself into a fit and healthy human being. However, the fact is that around 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned before February. Regarding why this happens, the answer is likely related to self-discipline. ____37____ But actually we are not making ourselves any more disciplined.
____38____ One idea is to think small rather than big. Many people’s plans involve extreme measures, while in reality, change is likely easier in smaller steps, which allows for greater success. ____39____ 30 minutes of TV time for two hours at the gym can be rewarding in motivating someone to work out every day.
Finally, set concrete goals. ____40____ For example, “I’m going to go running every day to train for a half-marathon in April” would be far more powerful than “I’m going to get in better shape this year”. Most importantly, remember that despite their names, New Year’s resolutions should be for life. Change takes time and effort, but with suitable strategies, there is no reason why you cannot stick to your resolutions permanently... or at least until June.
A. Suddenly you seem to be on cloud nine.
B. Almost instantly, you step back in horror.
C. So, how can you make yourself more disciplined?
D. We typically tend to make some unrealistic resolutions.
E. We may have good intentions when making resolutions.
F. Instead of making a vague resolution, make a specific one.
G. Another helpful strategy is to design a personal reward system.
【答案】36. B 37. E 38. C 39. G 40. F
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要就如何更好地执行新年减肥计划给出了自己的建议。
【36题详解】
根据上文“You force yourself out of bed and steadily walk toward the bathroom, where you catch sight of a pale-faced, sleepy-eyed “monster” in the mirror.(你强迫自己下了床，慢慢地走向浴室，在那里你在镜子里看到了一个脸色苍白、睡眼惺忪的“怪物”。)”可知，此刻的自己状态极差；再根据下文“However, after a moment, you think., “Wait, it’s okay because today is New Year’s Day, time to get back in shape!”(然而，过了一会儿，你觉得，“等等，没关系，因为今天是元旦，是时候恢复身材了！”)”中的“however”可知，空处和下文之间存在转折关系，既然下文为“it’s okay”，那么空处则与此相反。选项B“Almost instantly, you step back in horror. (你几乎立刻惊恐地退了回去。)”中的“in horror”相对应。故选B。
37题详解】
根据上文“During December, it is often justified by the planning of New Year’s resolutions to turn oneself into a fit and healthy human being. However, the fact is that around 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned before February. Regarding why this happens, the answer is likely related to self-discipline.(在12月，人们通常会制定新年计划，把自己变成一个健康的人。然而，事实上，大约80%的新年决心在2月份之前就被放弃了。至于为什么会发生这种情况，答案可能与自律有关。)”可知，人们会制定很好的新年计划，但是却不能坚持下去。选项E“We may have good intentions when making resolutions .(我们在下决心的时候可能有好的意图。)”与上文一致。故选E。
【38题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“One idea is to think small rather than big. Many people’s plans involve extreme measures, while in reality, change is likely easier in smaller steps, which allows for greater success.(一个想法是小计划而不是大计划。许多人的计划涉及极端的措施，而在现实中，改变可能更容易在更小的步骤，这允许更大的成功。)”和“30 minutes of TV time for two hours at the gym can be rewarding in motivating someone to work out every day. (30分钟的电视时间在健身房两个小时可以激励某人每天锻炼。)”可知，下文主要讲述的是如何让自己坚持自己的计划。选项C“So, how can you make yourself more disciplined?(那么，怎样才能让自己更自律呢？)”与下文内容一致，通过提问的方式引出本段主要内容。故选C。
【39题详解】
根据本段内容可知，本段主要讲述的是如何让自己更自律，从而坚持自己的计划。本段一共介绍了两种方法，方法一为“One idea is to think small rather than big. (一个想法是小计划而不是大计划。)”；选项G“Another helpful strategy is to design a personal reward system. (另一个有用的策略是设计一个个人奖励系统。)”则是第二种方法，其内容与下文“30 minutes of TV time for two hours at the gym can be rewarding in motivating someone to work out every day.( 30分钟的电视时间在健身房两个小时可以激励某人每天锻炼。)”一致，而选项G中的单词“another”又与方法一中的“one”一致。故选G。
【40题详解】
根据首句“Finally, set concrete goals.(最后，设定具体的目标。)”可知，作者建议目标要具体化。而下文“For example, “I’m going to go running every day to train for a half-marathon in April” would be far more powerful than “I’m going to get in better shape this year”. (例如，“我打算每天跑步，为4月份的半程马拉松训练”会比“我今年要保持更好的身材”更有说服力。)”也是举例说明具体的目标更有说服力。选项F“Instead of making a vague resolution, make a specific one.(与其制定一个模糊的计划，不如制定一个具体的计划。)”与上下文内容一致。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
A mystery man, known as Benny, has been spreading love—one $100 bill at a time for more than three years in and around Salem, Oregon.
He randomly ____41____ the bills in shops to be found, surprising and ____42____ shoppers. Before giving them away, he ____43____ his bills. It is estimated that he has hidden more than $50,000, and that’s only what has been ____44____. Some people ____45____ where the bills are found, and notice that he has left them in stores, markets and fairs. Those who find one all have a similar tale about being ____46____ when a $100 bill, with the mark of “Benny”, falls out of the packaging of something they just ____47____.
It is ____48____ how these bills always seem to end up in the right hands. They help pay for living expenses, and even provide the homeless with ____49____ for a couple of nights. But the real _____50_____ of Benny is that more than half of the _____51_____ report paying it forward with their own cash or check. Some of the most _____52_____ stories involve children. _____53_____ shopping for toys, they decide to buy school supplies for those in need.
The bills are so _____54_____ by people that they post them on their refrigerators or carry them in their purses. It’s a _____55_____, they say, to give and be like Benny.
41. A. covers B. counts C. loses D. hides
42. A. tricking B. delighting C. testing D. honoring
43. A. returns B. collects C. signs D. checks
44. A. claimed B. wasted C. reported D. charged
45. A. keep track of B. take control of C. throw light on D. take part in
46. A. amazed B. offended C. alarmed D. amused
47. A. enjoy B. purchase C. donate D. reject
48. A. understandable B. acceptable C. remarkable D. memorable
49. A. transport B. clothing C. food D. shelter
50. A. magic B. failure C. pity D. trouble
51. A. sellers B. losers C. finders D. beggars
52. A. humorous B. heartwarming C. romantic D. depressing
53. A. Instead of B. Apart from C. But for D. Thanks to
54. A. expected B. admired C. protected D. treasured
55. A. challenge B. reminder C. chance D. record
【答案】41. D 42. B 43. C 44. C 45. A 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。一位神秘的慈善家，三年多来一直在俄勒冈州的塞勒姆及其周边地区传播幸福——一次100美元。他随机地把钞票藏在商店里，以便被发现，让得到额外奖励的购物者感到惊喜和高兴。他的这一行为鼓舞了更多的人们做出善举。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他随机地把钞票藏在商店里，让顾客发现，让他们感到惊讶和高兴。A. pays支付；B. counts数；C. loses失去；D. hides隐藏。根据“It is estimated that he has hidden more than $50,000, and that’s only what has been ____4____.”可知，他把钞票藏在商店里。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他随机地把钞票藏在商店里，让顾客发现，让他们感到惊讶和高兴。 A. tricking欺骗；B. delighting使高兴；C. testing测试；D. honoring尊敬。根据“He randomly ____1____ the bills in shops to be found, surprising”可知，不知情的顾客发现钞票会感到惊讶和高兴。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在把钱送出去之前，他会在账单上签字。A. returns返回；B. collects收集；C. signs签字；D. checks检查。根据下文“with the mark of “Benny”,”可知，钱送出去之前，他会在钞票签上“本尼”的名字。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：据估计，他隐藏了超过5万美元，这只是报道的数字。A. claimed宣称；B. wasted浪费；C. reported报道；D. charged负责。根据“It is estimated that he has hidden more than $50,000,”可知，5万美元只是被报道的数字。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：有些人会记录找到这些钞票的地方，并注意到他把它们留在了商店、市场和集市上。A. keep track of记录；B. take control of 控制；C. throw light on阐明；D. take part in参加。根据“where the bills are found, and notice that he has left them in stores, markets and fairs.”可知，有些人跟踪这些钞票是在何地被发现的。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那些找到钞票的人都有一个相似的故事，当他们刚买的东西的包装上掉出一张签有“本尼”的100美元钞票时，他们感到非常惊讶。A. amazed惊讶；B. offended冒犯；C. alarmed警告；D. amused娱乐。根据“He randomly ____1____ the bills in shops to be found, surprising and ____2____ shoppers.”可知，意外发现钞票的人一开始的反应应该是惊讶的。故选A。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那些找到钞票的人都有一个相似的故事，当他们刚买的东西的包装上掉出一张签有“本尼”的100美元钞票时，他们感到非常惊讶。A. enjoy喜欢；B. purchase购买；C. donate捐赠；D. reject拒绝。根据“Some people ____5____ where the bills are found, and notice that he has left them in stores, markets and fairs.”可知，这些钞票是人们购买东西时发现的。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：值得注意的是，这些钞票似乎总是落到合适的人手里。A. understandable可理解的；B. acceptable可接受的；C. remarkable非凡的；值得注意的；D. memorable难忘的。根据“how these bills always seem to end up in the right hands.”可知，这些钞票似乎总是落到合适的人手里，这值得注意。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们帮助支付生活费用，甚至为无家可归者提供几个晚上的庇护所。A. transport运输；B. clothing衣服；C. food食物；D. shelter庇护所。根据“and even provide the homeless with”可知，这些钱能够帮助无家可归的人提供几个晚上的庇护所。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但本尼的真正神奇之处在于，超过一半的发现者表示，他们会用自己的现金或支票来支付。A. magic魔法；神奇的力量；B. failure失败；C. pity同情；D. trouble麻烦。根据“that more than half of the ____11____ report paying it forward with their own cash or check.”可知，超过一半的发现者表示，他们会用自己的现金或支票来支付，这是本尼的真正神奇之处。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但本尼的真正神奇之处在于，超过一半的发现者表示，他们会用自己的现金或支票来支付。A. sellers销售者；B. losers失败者；C. finders发现者；D. beggars乞丐。根据“report paying it forward with their own cash or check.”可知，有一半的发现者都是自己支付。故选C。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一些最暖心的故事与儿童有关。A. humorous幽默的；B. heartwarming感人的；暖心的；C. romantic浪漫的；D. depressing令人沮丧的。根据“____13____ shopping for toys, they decide to buy school supplies for those in need.”可知，一些儿童参与爱心活动，所以是令人暖心的。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查短语词义辨析。句意：他们决定为那些有需要的人购买学习用品，而不是买玩具。A. Instead of而不是；B. Apart from除……以外C. But for要不是；D. Thanks to多亏。根据“they decide to buy school supplies for those in need.”可知，一些儿童发现钞票之后，决定为那些有需要的人购买学习用品，而不是去买玩具。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：人们非常珍视这些钞票，他们把它们贴在冰箱上或放在钱包里。A. expected期盼；B. admired羡慕；C. protected保护；D. treasured珍视。根据“they post them on their refrigerators or carry them in their purses.”可知，钞票得到了很珍惜。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们说，这是一个提醒，要像本尼一样付出。A. challenge挑战；B. reminder提醒；C. chance机会；D. record记录。根据“they say, to give and be like Benny.”可知，这些人把钞票作为提醒物。故选B。
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。
Known as an ancient traditional Chinese folk art, shadow play is considered the early form of modern cinema and cartoon. This unique art ____56____ (create) during the Western Han Dynasty some 2,000 years ago.
Shadow play is a kind of performance ____57____ the figures made of animal skins are projected onto a white screen. The shadow shows ____58____ (drama) colors on the screen, adding great appeal to the play. More interestingly, each figure is composed of 11 parts: a head, two body parts, two legs, two upper arms and lower arms as well as two hands. ____59____ (control) through sticks and strings by the performers behind the screen, the figures can do various movements ____60____ (vivid).
Shadow play demands high performing skills. Besides ____61____ (operate) three or four figures at a time, performers have to catch up with the music as well as speak or sing ____62____ (tell) the story. Hence, it is not ____63____ easy job to become a mature shadow play performer.
With the development of modern audio-visual media, shadow play is not as popular as before. ____64____ thanks to the harmonious application of many new artistic factors, this art remains highly valuable in Chinese art field. Delicate and beautiful shadow figures have become a kind of _____65_____ (collect) and are greatly loved by foreigners.
【答案】56. was created
57. where 58. dramatic
59. Controlled
60. vividly
61. operating
62. to tell
63. an 64. But##Yet
65. collection
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统民间艺术皮影戏的历史、表演方式等等。皮影戏作为一种具有很高价值的艺术形式，深受人们的喜爱。
【56题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：这种独特的艺术创造于大约2000年前的西汉时期。根据时间状语“during the Western Han Dynasty some 2,000 years ago”可知，本句时态为一般过去时；主语为“this unique art”单数，和动词create之间存在被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填was created。
【57题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：皮影戏是一种将动物皮制成的人物投影在白色屏幕上的表演。这里为定语从句的关系词，先行词为performance，在定语从句中担当状语，所以用关系副词where引导。故填where。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：阴影在屏幕上呈现出戏剧性的色彩，为戏剧增添了巨大的吸引力。修饰名词colors用形容词形式。故填dramatic。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：由在屏幕后面的表演者通过棍子和绳子控制，这些人物可以栩栩如生地做各种动作。句中已有谓语动词，所以这里为非谓语动词担当状语且和主句主语“the figures”之间存在被动关系，用过去分词形式；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Controlled。
【60题详解】
考查副词。句意：由在屏幕后面的表演者通过棍子和绳子控制，这些人物可以栩栩如生地做各种动作。修饰动词do用副词形式。故填vividly。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：除了同时操作三到四个人之外，表演者还必须跟上音乐的节奏，并通过说话或唱歌来讲述故事。介词besides之后用动名词担当宾语。故填operating。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：除了同时操作三到四个人之外，表演者还必须跟上音乐的节奏，并通过说话或唱歌来讲述故事。担当目的状语用动词的不定式形式。故填to tell。
【63题详解】
考查冠词。句意：因此，成为一名成熟的皮影戏表演者并不是一件容易的事情。修饰可数名词job，泛指，用不定冠词；且形容词easy发音为元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。
【64题详解】
考查连词。句意：但由于许多新的艺术因素的和谐应用，这门艺术在中国艺术领域仍然具有很高的价值。上文内容“With the development of modern audio-visual media, shadow play is not as popular as before.”和下文内容“thanks to the harmonious application of many new artistic factors, this art remains highly valuable in Chinese art field.”之间存在转折关系，可用but或yet，出现在句首，首字母大写。故填But或Yet。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：精致美丽的皮影已成为一种收藏品，深受外国人的喜爱。根据空前的“a kind of”可知，空处为名词形式。故填collection。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将举办一场以“virtual reality”为主题的专家讲座。请你以学生会的名义在校“英语天地”发布一则通知，内容包括：
1.讲座时间、地点；
2.讲座内容；
3.欢迎参加。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
【答案】One possible version:
Notice
In order to help students have a better understanding of the cutting-edge technology, our school is going to hold an expert lecture themed with virtual reality.
Scheduled to be held in the Lecture Hall of the Science and Technology Building at 2 PM this Friday, the lecture will run for 2 hours. Professor Li, an expert in virtual reality, will take us to explore virtual reality technology, introducing the origin, development as well as the future of virtual reality. This lecture will definitely give us a deeper insight into the latest development of science.
Your attendance is expected.
The Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作。要求考生以学生会的名义在校“英语天地”发布一则通知，告知学生学校将举办一场以“virtual reality”为主题的专家讲座。
【详解】1.词汇积累
先进的：cutting-edge→ advanced/progressive
安排好的：scheduled → planned
肯定地：definitely →absolutely
最新的：latest→ up-to-date
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Professor Li, an expert in virtual reality, will take us to explore virtual reality technology, introducing the origin, development as well as the future of virtual reality.
拓展句：Professor Li, who is an expert in virtual reality, will take us to explore virtual reality technology, introducing the origin, development as well as the future of virtual reality.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In order to help students have a better understanding of the cutting-edge technology, our school is going to hold an expert lecture themed with virtual reality.（运用了不定式担当目的状语和过去分词担当后置定语）
【高分句型2】Scheduled to be held in the Lecture Hall of the Science and Technology Building at 2 PM this Friday, the lecture will run for 2 hours.（运用了过去分词担当的状语）
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，使之构成一篇完整短文。
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. In fact, the moment they stepped into that apartment, they had fallen in love with it — the light was so cosy, and the windows were so clear. More importantly, compared with the previous one back in New York, the living room here was large enough for their piano! That night, the two of them sat side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud music filled the room. No matter how painful the past experience was, they had left it behind and opened a new chapter for their life here. The mother and son were so absorbed in playing one piece after another that they totally forgot how late it was.
The next morning, however, their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a note under their door during the night. One of their neighbors had written to complain about the sound of the piano. Dario’s mother asked the building manager if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all nice people and he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that. They did not intend to make neighborhood relations rigid. Neither did they want the piano to become a decoration.
Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their neighbors and apologize for their playing.
“Maybe we could go and visit everyone in person,” his mother said.
But the time-consuming and troublesome idea was quickly denied. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration went across Dario’s mind. Nothing could serve as a bridge to remove the distance between them and their new neighbors better than a party. They both loved the fantastic idea. Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts for their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers and party lights. A smile of expectation could be seen on their faces as they held a strong belief that it would be a perfect beginning of their new life in the new neighborhood.
Finally, the day of the party arrived. Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to share.
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。
Paragraph 1:
One neighbour, Mrs. Gilbert, presented Dario’s mother with an old but well-preserved book of piano music by Chopin.
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Paragraph 2:
“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.”
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【答案】One possible version:
One neighbour, Mrs. Gilbert, presented Dario’s mother with an old but well-preserved book of piano music by Chopin. At the sight of this special gift, Dario and his mother seemed to figure out who the writer of the note was. “I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I worried that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you don’t think I disliked the playing.” Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. She thought maybe they truly owed her a sincere apology. And she explained that they hadn’t realized how late it was when playing. “Maybe we should play some quieter music at night,” Dario’s mother said in an apologetic tone.
“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” “Welcome to our beautiful neighborhood.” Mrs. Gilbert considered the book as a welcome gift, “wish you a better life!” “These songs are beautiful music. And we won’t play so loud or late!” Dario said excitedly. Everyone smiled happily this time. He was already looking forward to practicing the new music. More than that, he was happy to see the big smile on his mother’s face. It gave him a feeling of warmth and made him feel that they were home at last. Soon a soothing and soft piano music flowed and lingered the house. Everyone present was immersed in it.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了达里奥和妈妈搬入新家，激动地在家里弹钢琴到很晚，但这也打扰到了邻居，遭到投诉。达里奥和妈妈决定用邀请邻居到家作客的方式来表达歉意。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“一位邻居吉尔伯特夫人送给达里奥的母亲一本保存完好的肖邦钢琴乐谱。”可知，第一段可描写邻居吉尔伯特夫人和达里奥的母亲的对话。
②由第二段首句内容“‘你弹，你弹！’吉尔伯特夫人说。‘我喜欢你弹琴!只是晚上不要那么大声就行。’”可知，第二段可描写在美妙的音乐声中，大家聊得很开心，问题得到了完美的解决。
2.续写线索：获赠乐谱——表达歉意——得到谅解——开始练琴
3.词汇激活
行为类
①认出：figure out/recognize
②沉浸于：be immersed in/soak oneself in
③认为，看待：consider/view/think
情绪类
①真诚的：sincere/genuine
②高兴的：happy/glad
【点睛】[高分句型1] At the sight of this special gift, Dario and his mother seemed to figure out who the writer of the note was. (运用了who引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] She thought maybe they truly owed her a sincere apology.(运用了省略that的宾语从句)
[高分句型3] And she explained that they hadn’t realized how late it was when playing.(运用了that引导宾语从句)
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