2021北京西城高一（下）期末英语（教师版）

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2021北京西城高一（下）期末
英 语
第Ⅰ卷 (共75分)
I. 听力理解（共三节，22.5分）
第一节: (共4小题; 每小题1.5分，共6分)
听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。
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What’s the man’s animal sign?
A. B. C.
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What kind of music does the band play?
A. Country music. B. Rock music. C. Pop music.
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When will the man go on holiday?
A. In June. B. In July. C. In August.
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Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a bank. C. In an office.
第二节:（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）
听下面三段对话，每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。
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】

5 What’s Chapter Seven about?
A. Biology. B. Rivers. C. Fish.
6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Librarian and reader.
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】

7. When will the woman go to the theatre?
A. On Wednesday evening.
B. On Thursday afternoon.
C. On Saturday evening.
8. Why does the woman make the phone call?
A. To discuss weekend plans.
B. To book tickets for a show.
C. To ask the way to a theatre.
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】

9. When does the man go to City College?
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 7:00.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Photography skills.
B. A photography course.
C. A professional photographer.
第三节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）
听下面一段独白，根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How to Improve Memory
Give the brain a workout
Mental workouts can increase memory by challenging ourselves to ___11___ new brain pathways.
Do physical exercise
It reduces the risk of memory loss and increases the brain ___12___.
Get ___13___ sleep
Most adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep a night to
___14___ memories.
Make time for ___15___ and
friends
Healthy relationships help reduce the factors that can lead to memory loss.

II. 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A Lesson from a Five-Year-Old
It’s eight o’clock on a cold spring night. The phone rings for the sixth time in less than an hour. I know who it is—my mom.
When my mom was 68, a stroke(中风) took her ___16___ but not her life. She’s suffering from paranoia. She thinks she has been kicked out of her house which is not true and she thinks her daughters have not visited in months even though it was only a few days ago.
Each time she ___17___, I play a game with myself called “How Good of a Person Can I Be?”. I’ve ___18___ five rounds of the game tonight. But I’m due for a loss. My mom has no idea that she has ___19___ the things she has said a million times today and a million times yesterday. She has no idea that she cannot recall her own grand-daughter’s name.
“Mom!” I yell. “You’re not being ___20___ your home! And we visited two days ago! I cannot talk anymore! Everything is fine!” I sink into the sofa, ___21___ that my daughter saw everything. I have not only failed tonight at being a good person, but I have failed at being a good ___22___ to my daughter.
“Can I talk to Grandma Ellie?” My daughter ___23___ for the phone. I hand it over.
“Hi, Grandma!”
I hear my mother’s bright and cheerful voice ___24___ the receiver, “Sweetheart! Did you go to school today?”
“Yes, Grandma. Today was share day, and I brought my Wonder Woman necklaces.”
My mother tells her how much she loves her and how lovely her voice sounds. Then, “Tell me, did you go to school today?”
“Yes, Grandma. I went to school and we had share day. I brought my Wonder Woman necklaces.” I listen to my daughter talk ____25____ to her grandmother. My daughter has a lot of ____26____ towards her.
I have spent so much time ____27____ she had a “real” grandmother. In this moment, I realize that she does have a real grandmother, and she does have a real ____28____ with her. It isn’t the one I had hoped for, but to her, this is ____29____—to care for a loved one is a part of life.
Tonight, she ____30____ me how to answer the phone like a grown-up.
16. A. body B. temper C. mind D. nature
17. A. calls B. reflects C. visits D. leaves
18. A. lasted B. done C. made D. won
19. A. replaced B. repeated C. recalled D. realized
20. A. removed from B. moved into C. rescued from D. forced into
21. A. aware B. proud C. curious D. satisfied
22. A. identity B. example C. friend D. soul
23. A. cares B. applies C. prepares D. reaches
24. A. into B. beyond C. through D. against
25. A. briefly B. firmly C. softly D. anxiously
26. A. patience B. attitude C. determination D. experience
27. A. confirming B. worrying C. promising D. wishing
28. A. gathering B. relationship C. greeting D. agreement
29. A. formal B. normal C. unbelievable D. selfless
30. A. advises B. expects C. warns D. teaches
III. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Angel Hotel review: A heavenly place to stay in Abergavenny
One of Wales’s loveliest small towns has one of its loveliest small hotels and they even have an option for you to stay within the grounds of Abergavenny Castle. However, the Walnut Inn’s owners have another place you need to know about the award-winning Angel Hotel, a delightful place in the very heart of the town centre. Its location makes it the perfect place to stay.
We absolutely love it: it is an ideal mix of a lovely self-catering place with the stress-free ease of a hotel stay. And speaking of easing the stress, they’ll even lend you a car if you arrive by train: the hotel has a little electric vehicle called a ‘Twizy’, which guests can use during their stay.
Food and drink
The beautifully decorated Oak Room Restaurant provides a varied menu from breakfast in the morning to dinner in the evening. On the menu, guests will find dishes made with quality local produce. More informal dinner surroundings are available in the Foxhunter bar—full of comfortable leather sofas. It offers a range of beers and wines.
What to do
For walking, cycling and climbing, Abergavenny is a perfect base on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, where there are many things to do. Three towering mountains surround the town, all of which—including the dramatic Sugar Loaf—can be reached on foot. If you want to do all of them in a day, it’s easily done in the Angel’s ‘Twizy’ electric car.
Don’t miss
Abergavenny has plenty of interesting little shops and cafés, including a large Italian-Welsh deli, but the highlight is the covered market. It’s an interesting place to visit for a couple of hours.
The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, has rooms from £95—you can enquire via www.angelabergavenny.com, or call 01873 857121.
31. The Angel Hotel is a perfect choice for tourists due to its ________.
A. beautiful surroundings B. award-winning service
C. delicious food D. ideal location
32. According to the passage, a ‘Twizy’ is ________.
A. a car that the hotel lends to its guests B. a restaurant that offers high quality food
C. a train that tourists can take to the small town D. a national park that is surrounded by mountains
33. In which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to appear?
A. Industry & Business. B. Health & Food.
C. Sports & Entertainment. D. Travel & Lifestyle.
B
Elon Musk is a symbol of passion, hard work and success. A person may work hard in his life, but when hard work goes along with passion and a new idea, then something is created that astonishes the world. As the founder of big companies like PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla Motors, Elon Musk is a guide and inspiration for the youth around the world.
Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was the eldest of three children. His father Errol Musk, a British-born South African, was an engineer. Musk spent his childhood in South Africa and at the age of 9, he got his first personal computer. This got Elon interested in programming and he started to learn on his own. At the age of 12, he made his first computer game, Blaster, which earned him $500 when he sold the source code to a magazine.
When he was 17, he decided to leave home and had wanted to move to the United States after graduating from a secondary school in Pretoria. However, he was unable to move to the United States. In 1989, Elon Musk moved to Canada, where his mother’s relatives lived. After obtaining Canadian citizenship, Musk went to Montreal. Due to a lack of money, he found a low-paying job. At the age of 19, he entered Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, studying there for two years. Finally, in 1992, his dream came true—he moved to the United States.
As a teenager, Musk struggled with depression. But then he realized that the most important thing was presenting himself with the right questions. The day he started doing this, everything started to get easier.
Musk thought that a human being had to expand the limits of his consciousness—to ask the right questions and get answers to them; thus he asked the best question of all: what will have the greatest impact on the future of humans? Musk found that these things were the Internet and space exploration.
The life of Elon Musk is inspiring. He found success on the Internet, without much formal learning. By reading books and using his willpower and dedication, he reached a level of knowledge that is difficult to imagine. He did not give up until he achieved his dreams. Elon Musk truly stands out among other billionaires because of his leadership abilities, positive attitude, ability to know when to take risks, and belief in futuristic technologies.
34. According to the passage, Elon Musk gained knowledge of computer by ________.
A. teaching himself B. learning from his father
C. taking online courses D. studying in Queens University
35. What made things easier for Elon Musk when he suffered from depression?
A. Expanding knowledge by reading books. B. Asking himself the right questions.
C. Achieving success on the Internet. D. Designing computer games.
36. What can we learn from the passage?
A. It’s never too late to learn. B. Youth means limitless possibilities.
C. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D. He who doesn’t advance falls backward.
37. Which words can best describe Elon Musk according to the passage?
A. Optimistic and generous. B. Ambitious and determined.
C. Independent and helpful. D. Adventurous and realistic.
C
Photographer Rebecca Douglas has always been fascinated by the night sky. Her love for stars has taken the U.K. resident on “star walking” trips to Iceland and into the Arctic, where she steps out onto darkened trails to capture twinkling stars and glowing planets in her images.
Hiking at night isn’t uncommon. Plenty of people hike after dark to get to campsites or watch the sunrise from a mountaintop. Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing. Rather than heading to an observatory or setting up a telescope in your backyard, star walking takes you on a brief journey to look at the stars from different viewpoints.
Whether you’re in the mountainside or by the lake with stars reflecting on the water, star walking is often much more dynamic than traditional stargazing.
What’s more, star walking is good for you. There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature. Spending at least two hours a week outdoors, particularly while engaging in what involves “effortless attention”, can decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels.
So how does an aspiring star walker get started? It doesn’t take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.
While telescopes and binoculars obviously have their uses, people are encouraged to start with naked-eye stargazing. Using only the eyes allows one to get lost in the infinite expanse of space and lets the mind go.
It is advised that one read up on the night sky before heading out. Free mobile apps, such as Star Walk 2, can help identify celestial bodies（天体）and are easy to use—simply point your phone at the sky to reveal a map. Websites like Sky & Telescope and NASA’s Space Place cover the basics, have in-depth explanations on stars, and offer advice on equipment. Space Place posts monthly skywatching updates, so you can plan outings around events such as meteor showers.
In the United States, national parks are great options for inexperienced night hikers. Many offer guided outings that explain the importance of protecting night skies. Those with a good number of walks under their belt may want to try Glacier National Park in Montana.
If national parks and other dark-sky designated areas are out of range, check local astronomy clubs and observatories for guided sessions. Sites like the International Astronomical Union are useful for finding resources by area.
At the end of the day, the best advice is to take it slow and enjoy the journey.
“With all of the chaos（混乱）that’s happening around us, the one constant has been the night sky,” explains Douglas, who has been exploring popular places nearby, long after the crowds have gone home for the day. “Walking is quite a mindful way of looking up and being reminded that, although everything feels so different, some things are still the same.”
38. According to the passage, star walking refers to ________.
A. going to an observatory
B looking at stars in mountains
C. combining hiking and stargazing
D. setting up a telescope in the backyard
39. One of the reasons why people go on a star walking is that _______.
A. it’s easier to identify celestial bodies
B. it is good for physical and mental health
C. they can enjoy the journey without crowds
D. they can raise awareness of protecting night skies
40. According to the passage, a star walking beginner is advised to _______.
A. prepare a pair of strong boots
B. start by observing with telescopes
C. join an astronomy club or an observatory
D. find guided outings with the help of mobile apps
41. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A excite people’s interest in star walking
B. recommend some places for star walking
C. explain the health benefits of star walking
D. introduce the preparations for star walking
D
In the natural habitat, a binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings. They are alone and are often found lying on their bed or sofa, still as a rock, looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV. They rarely get up, only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature. Unlike so many others of their species, they don’t sleep at the end of every day. They stay up late and are often found to have red eyes.
This, of course, is a little bit exaggerated, but for many of us, binge-watching a show is how we consume our entertainment. With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of our finger, creators tailor their shows to our needs and tastes, while their marketing team sells it to us as the next most bingeable show. I can’t help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.
We’re advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day, but staying up all night to finish shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Fall’, which Netflix says are binged the fastest, won’t result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Netflix’s CEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference, “Think about it… when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night. We’re competing with sleep.” And it isn’t only the amount of sleep we get; the quality matters too! A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those who binged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality. The mental arousal we get from watching TV doesn’t lend itself to peaceful sleep.
Besides, binging TV can cause weight gain. For every extra hour of TV watched, there was a 2% increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in children and adolescents.
While it is true that there’s growing evidence that binging isn’t good for us, the results aren’t all hopeless. Binging, occasionally, might have some benefits. For many people, binging is a good way to socialize. It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends. Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced! This interaction can create a sense of community for many.
For others, binging might just be relaxing. After a long day, a few hours of Friends—still one of the most popular shows on any streaming platform—can ease the stress of a long day. A study followed 240 people through their binging and recorded their stress hormones. They noted for some people that their stress hormone levels decreased during their binging experience.
With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.
42. What does the underlined word “tailor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Study. B. Sell. C. Adjust. D. Promote.
43 What can we learn from the passage?
A. The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.
B. There’s no real harm in binge-watching a TV series.
C. Binging may help keep stress hormone levels stable.
D. Binge-watching may help increase social connections.
44 What is the author’s attitude towards binge-watching?
A. Supportive. B. Unconcerned. C. Objective D. Doubtful.
45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watching? B. Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?
C. Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control? D. How Does Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?
第Ⅱ卷（共65分）
I. 选词填空（共7小题；每小题2分，共14分）
用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子, 每个单词只能用一次。
effective impressive admire perform
struggle recommend accept

46. The audience was waiting for the famous ________ to appear on the stage.
47. It was a real ________ to leave my warm bed on such a snowy morning.
48. To balance study and play, you need to manage your time ________.
49. Your speech made such a deep ________ on me that I will remember it for my whole life.
50. She devoted herself to charity and therefore, won the ________ of all the people in the country.
51. As his English teacher, I was willing to write a letter of ________ for his college application.
52. A kind of body language that is ________ in one culture may be impolite in another.
II. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
在未给提示词的空白处填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
53. Luckily, we took a compass, with ________ we found a way out.（用适当的词填空）
54. ________ (give) more guidance, the boy will make rapid progress.（所给词的适当形式填空）
55. I tried everything and finally managed ________ (get) her attention. （所给词的适当形式填空）
56. It is suggested ________ we should take public transport more often. （用适当的词填空）
57. It hasn’t been decided ________ they will move to the new house or not. （用适当的词填空）
58. The restaurant is a perfect place ________ we can hold a birthday party for him. （用适当的词填空）
59. ________ inspired the kids most was the enthusiasm the actors showed in the play. （用适当的词填空）
60. He got his bad tooth ________ (pull) yesterday, for it had caused him too much pain. （所给词的适当形式填空）
61. Jack stood there, ________ (think) about when to join his classmates in the game. （所给词的适当形式填空）
62. Tom has never regretted ________ (send) the old lady to hospital at the cost of missing the interview. （所给词的适当形式填空）
III. 完成句子（共5小题; 第63、64题每题2分, 第65、66、67题每题3分, 共13分）
根据括号中所给提示完成下列句子。
63. 我想尽自己的一份力，向更多人介绍中国文化。（do my part）（汉译英）
64. 艺术可以看作是表达情感的一种方式。（be regarded as）（汉译英）
65. 我很惊讶Tom能想出这么好的主意。（come up with）（汉译英）
66. 如果你需要任何帮助，请尽管联系我。（not hesitate to do）（汉译英）
67. 我们还没来得及讨论细节，时间就过去了。（run out）（汉译英）
IV. 阅读表达（共4小题; 每小题2分, 共8分）
阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
As online learning becomes more common and more resources are changed to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and everyone should be given a tablet.
Supporters of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are.
However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs. book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, remember 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read, compared to people who read the same information in print. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause health problems, including blurred vision, dizziness, dry eyes and headaches, at much higher instances than reading print does. We should not add to these problems by giving people, especially young people, more reasons to look at screens.
It is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a lot of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to talk to their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering questions, and keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted community events such as play times for kids and parents, job fairs for teenagers, and meeting spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community. Therefore, people see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, which are benefits that tablets can’t offer as well or as easily.
While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the many issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many library benefits that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.
68. Why do some people believe tablet reading can encourage more people to read? (不多于14个单词)
69. What does the study in paragraph 3 show? (不多于12个单词)
70. According to paragraph 4, what are the advantages of public libraries over tablets? (不多于15个单词)
71. Do you think public libraries will be replaced by tablets? Why or why not?(单词数不限)
V. 书面表达（20分）
72. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你的英国朋友Jim所在学校将举办主题为“中国文化周”（Chinese Culture Week）的活动。Jim打算介绍一项中国传统艺术，发来邮件请你推荐。请回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 艺术形式；
2. 推荐理由。
注意：1.词数不少于100；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua

参考答案
第Ⅰ卷 (共75分)
I. 听力理解（共三节，22.5分）
第一节: (共4小题; 每小题1.5分，共6分)
听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What’s the man’s animal sign?
A. B. C.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: This year is the Year of the Ox. Do you know your Chinese animal sign?
M: Yes, I do. I was born in the Year of the Rabbit. What about you?
W: I was born in 1980. That was the Year of the Monkey.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What kind of music does the band play?
A. Country music. B. Rock music. C. Pop music.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: What’s your favourite band, Peter?
M: I’m a big fan of One Direction. I have attended all their concerts.
W: What kind of music do they play, country music or rock music?
M: Neither. They play pop music.
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When will the man go on holiday?
A. In June. B. In July. C. In August.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I can’t go on holiday as planned in June.
W: Why is that?
M: My parents are coming to visit me at that time.
W: Why don’t you go in July? It’s a lovely month in the mountains.
M: Yeah, but I’ll be quite busy preparing for an important meeting. I’m planning to go in August. It’s cooler then.
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Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a bank. C. In an office.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Excuse me. Can I have the bill, please?
W: OK. How was everything, sir?
M: The food was very nice. Thank you.
W: That’ll be 50 dollars. How would you like to pay?
M: Credit card, please. Here you are.
W: Thanks. I’ll be right back.
第二节:（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）
听下面三段对话，每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。
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】

5. What’s Chapter Seven about?
A. Biology. B. Rivers. C. Fish.
6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Librarian and reader.
【答案】5. C 6. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, Richard. I wasn’t at school today because I was sick. Can you tell me what our Biology homework is?
M: Yes, Sally. In class, we talked about animals that live in water. For homework, we have to read a book about them. The book’s called Rivers.
W: Who’s the author?
M: Let me see ... it was written by Martin Cooper. Actually, I saw a copy in the school library the other day. Maybe you can borrow it from the library.
W: That’s great!
M: It’s on the third shelf in the Biology section. We have to read Chapter Seven.
W: OK. What’s it about?
M: Fish. It’s quite interesting.
W: I’ll go to the library tomorrow. Thanks, Richard.
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】

7. When will the woman go to the theatre?
A. On Wednesday evening.
B. On Thursday afternoon.
C. On Saturday evening.
8. Why does the woman make the phone call?
A. To discuss weekend plans.
B. To book tickets for a show.
C. To ask the way to a theatre.
【答案】7. A 8. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Queen’s Theatre. Can I help you?
W: Yes. I’d like two tickets for this week’s show. Saturday would be best.
M: Sorry, all of the tickets for Saturday have been sold out, but we still have a few for Wednesday evening or Thursday afternoon.
W: Then Wednesday evening, please. Have you got two near the front?
M: Yes, we have two seats in the front.
W: Great. How much for one ticket?
M: Eight pounds fifty.
W: I’ll take two.
M: You can collect your tickets from the ticket office on Ferret Road. It’s open all day.
W: OK. Can we get to the theatre by bus?
M: Yes, there’s a bus stop just outside.
W: Thank you for your help.
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】

9. When does the man go to City College?
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 7:00.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Photography skills.
B. A photography course.
C. A professional photographer.
【答案】9. C 10. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Philip, how’s your photography course going?
M: Oh, it’s great. I’m really into taking photographs and I like the teacher.
W: Lucky you. Are your classes in the evening?
M: Yes. I finish at Park College at 5:30 and get home about 6:00. I go to City College to attend the class at 7:00. I just have enough time to eat.
W: How much does the course cost?
M: My ten-week course is usually 90 pounds. But there’s a discount for students and it costs me 75 pounds.
W: That sounds pretty good. Your photography skills must be improving rapidly.
M: My photographs are much better now, but I don’t think I’ll be a professional photographer.
第三节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）
听下面一段独白，根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How to Improve Memory
Give the brain a workout
Mental workouts can increase memory by challenging ourselves to ___11___ new brain pathways.
Do physical exercise
It reduces the risk of memory loss and increases the brain ___12___.
Get ___13___ sleep
Most adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep a night to
___14___ memories.
Make time for ___15___ and
friends
Healthy relationships help reduce the factors that can lead to memory loss.

【答案】11. develop
12. activity
13. enough 14. store
15. family
【解析】
【原文】Good morning, everyone. Today I’m going to give some advice on improving memory. First, give the brain a workout. As physical workouts can increase our muscle strength, mental workouts can increase our memory by challenging ourselves to develop new brain pathways. For example, learning a new language, solving higher-level math problems, and writing essays can serve as mental workouts. Second, do physical exercise. Physical exercise can increase blood circulation throughout our body, which sends more oxygen to our brain. Therefore, it reduces the risk of memory loss and increases the brain activity. The third tip is to get enough sleep. Sleep plays an important role in memory. While the amount of required sleep time might vary, most adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep a night to store memories in the brain. Finally, make time for family and friends. Healthy relationships are necessary to improve our memory, which helps reduce the factors that can lead to memory loss, such as stress and depression. Our memory is closely linked to both our physical and mental health, and the best way to improve our memory is to have a healthy daily routine. Thank you.
II. 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A Lesson from a Five-Year-Old
It’s eight o’clock on a cold spring night. The phone rings for the sixth time in less than an hour. I know who it is—my mom.
When my mom was 68, a stroke(中风) took her ___16___ but not her life. She’s suffering from paranoia. She thinks she has been kicked out of her house which is not true and she thinks her daughters have not visited in months even though it was only a few days ago.
Each time she ___17___, I play a game with myself called “How Good of a Person Can I Be?”. I’ve ___18___ five rounds of the game tonight. But I’m due for a loss. My mom has no idea that she has ___19___ the things she has said a million times today and a million times yesterday. She has no idea that she cannot recall her own grand-daughter’s name.
“Mom!” I yell. “You’re not being ___20___ your home! And we visited two days ago! I cannot talk anymore! Everything is fine!” I sink into the sofa, ___21___ that my daughter saw everything. I have not only failed tonight at being a good person, but I have failed at being a good ___22___ to my daughter.
“Can I talk to Grandma Ellie?” My daughter ___23___ for the phone. I hand it over.
“Hi, Grandma!”
I hear my mother’s bright and cheerful voice ___24___ the receiver, “Sweetheart! Did you go to school today?”
“Yes, Grandma. Today was share day, and I brought my Wonder Woman necklaces.”
My mother tells her how much she loves her and how lovely her voice sounds. Then, “Tell me, did you go to school today?”
“Yes, Grandma. I went to school and we had share day. I brought my Wonder Woman necklaces.” I listen to my daughter talk ____25____ to her grandmother. My daughter has a lot of ____26____ towards her.
I have spent so much time ____27____ she had a “real” grandmother. In this moment, I realize that she does have a real grandmother, and she does have a real ____28____ with her. It isn’t the one I had hoped for, but to her, this is ____29____—to care for a loved one is a part of life.
Tonight, she ____30____ me how to answer the phone like a grown-up.
16. A. body B. temper C. mind D. nature
17. A. calls B. reflects C. visits D. leaves
18. A. lasted B. done C. made D. won
19. A. replaced B. repeated C. recalled D. realized
20. A. removed from B. moved into C. rescued from D. forced into
21. A. aware B. proud C. curious D. satisfied
22 A. identity B. example C. friend D. soul
23. A. cares B. applies C. prepares D. reaches
24. A. into B. beyond C. through D. against
25. A. briefly B. firmly C. softly D. anxiously
26. A. patience B. attitude C. determination D. experience
27. A. confirming B. worrying C. promising D. wishing
28. A. gathering B. relationship C. greeting D. agreement
29. A. formal B. normal C. unbelievable D. selfless
30. A. advises B. expects C. warns D. teaches
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. A 21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是记叙文，文章讲述了得了妄想症的妈妈的电话让我情绪失控，但女儿却能耐心地与她的祖母交流，这让我很惭愧。
【16题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈68岁的时候，中风夺走了她的理智，却没有夺走她的生命。A. body身体；B. temper脾气；C. mind大脑，理智；D. nature天性。根据上文“a stroke”和下文“She’s suffering from paranoia”可知，妈妈中风，得了妄想症，思维不正常。故选C项。
【17题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次她打来电话，我就和自己玩一个游戏，叫“我能做多好的人?”。A. calls打电话；B. reflects反射；C. visits访问，参观；D. leaves离开。根据上文“The phone rings for the sixth time in less than an hour. I know who it is—my mom.”可知，妈妈常常给我打电话。故选A项。
【18题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今晚的比赛我赢了五局。A. lasted持续；B. done做；C. made制作；D. won胜利。根据下文“But I’m due for a loss.”中But可知上下文有转折关系，上文是指我赢了五局。故选D项。
【19题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈不知道她今天和昨天说的话都重复了一百万遍。A. replaced代替；B. repeated重复；C. recalled回想起；D. realized意识到。根据下文“she has said a million times today and a million times yesterday”可知，妈妈在不断重复说过的事情。故选B项。
【20题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：“妈妈!”我吼道。“你不会被赶出你的家!”。A. removed from从……移走；B. moved into移入；C. rescued from从……中营救；D. forced into迫使进入。根据上文“She thinks she has been kicked out of her house which is not true and she thinks her daughters have not visited in months even though it was only a few days ago.”可知，妈妈反复说自己被赶出了家，我生气了，告诉她她并没有被赶出家门（not being removed from）。故选A项。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我坐在沙发上，意识到我的女儿看到了一切。A. aware意识到的；B. proud自豪的；C. curious好奇的；D. satisfied满意的。根据下文可知女儿看到了我的情绪失控，所以我坐到沙发上的时候，意识到这一情况。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：今晚我不仅没能做个好人，也没能给我女儿做个好榜样。A. identity身份；B. example例子，榜样；C. friend朋友；D. soul灵魂。根据上文可知，我的情绪失控，觉得自己没有扮演了一个好人的角色，更没有给女儿做好榜样。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我能和埃莉祖母说话吗?”我女儿伸手去拿电话。A. cares关心；B. applies申请；C. prepares准备；D. reaches伸出手，到达。根据下文“I hand it over”可知，女儿伸手来拿电话。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：通过话筒，我听到了妈妈欢快的声音:“亲爱的!你今天去上学了吗?”。A. into进入；B. beyond超过；C. through通过；D. against反对。根据上文可知，女儿和妈妈在电话里聊天，所以我是通过听筒听到妈妈的声音。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我听着女儿轻声和她祖母说话。A. briefly简略地；B. firmly坚定地；C. softly温柔地；D. anxiously焦虑地。根据上文女儿两次耐心回答妈妈相同的问题可推知，女儿对她的祖母很温柔。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我女儿对她很有耐心。A. patience耐心；B. attitude态度；C. determination决心；D. experience经验。根据上文可知，同样的问题妈妈问了两次，但女儿仍耐心回答。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一直以来，我都希望她能有个“真正的”祖母。A. confirming确认；B. worrying当心；C. promising承诺；D. wishing希望、祝愿。根据下文“In this moment, I realize that she does have a real grandmother”可知，女儿有个正常的，“真正的”祖母是我的愿望。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到她确实有一个真正的祖母，而且她和祖母的关系是真实的。A. gathering聚集；B. relationship关系；C. greeting问候；D. agreement同意。根据上文可知，今晚的事情让我意识到尽管女儿和她的祖母不能进行正常的交流，但女儿仍耐心与祖母聊天，愿意照顾祖母的感受，这也是一种真正的祖孙关系。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这不是我所希望的，但对她来说，这很正常——关心所爱的人是生活的一部分。A. formal正式的；B. normal正常的；C. unbelievable令人难以相信的；D. selfless无私的。根据上文可知，我意识到尽管女儿和她的祖母不能进行正常的交流，但女儿仍耐心与祖母聊天，愿意照顾祖母的感受，说明对女儿来说，这是一种真正存在的关系，是一种正常的关系。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今晚，她教我如何像个大人一样接电话。A. advises建议；B. expects期待；C. warns警告；D. teaches教导。根据上文我情绪失控和女儿耐心聊天的对比可知，女儿在接祖母电话这件事情上是我的榜样。故选D项。
III. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Angel Hotel review: A heavenly place to stay in Abergavenny
One of Wales’s loveliest small towns has one of its loveliest small hotels and they even have an option for you to stay within the grounds of Abergavenny Castle. However, the Walnut Inn’s owners have another place you need to know about the award-winning Angel Hotel, a delightful place in the very heart of the town centre. Its location makes it the perfect place to stay.
We absolutely love it: it is an ideal mix of a lovely self-catering place with the stress-free ease of a hotel stay. And speaking of easing the stress, they’ll even lend you a car if you arrive by train: the hotel has a little electric vehicle called a ‘Twizy’, which guests can use during their stay.
Food and drink
The beautifully decorated Oak Room Restaurant provides a varied menu from breakfast in the morning to dinner in the evening. On the menu, guests will find dishes made with quality local produce. More informal dinner surroundings are available in the Foxhunter bar—full of comfortable leather sofas. It offers a range of beers and wines.
What to do
For walking, cycling and climbing, Abergavenny is a perfect base on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, where there are many things to do. Three towering mountains surround the town, all of which—including the dramatic Sugar Loaf—can be reached on foot. If you want to do all of them in a day, it’s easily done in the Angel’s ‘Twizy’ electric car.
Don’t miss
Abergavenny has plenty of interesting little shops and cafés, including a large Italian-Welsh deli, but the highlight is the covered market. It’s an interesting place to visit for a couple of hours.
The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, has rooms from £95—you can enquire via www.angelabergavenny.com, or call 01873 857121.
31. The Angel Hotel is a perfect choice for tourists due to its ________.
A. beautiful surroundings B. award-winning service
C. delicious food D. ideal location
32. According to the passage, a ‘Twizy’ is ________.
A. a car that the hotel lends to its guests B. a restaurant that offers high quality food
C. a train that tourists can take to the small town D. a national park that is surrounded by mountains
33. In which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to appear?
A. Industry & Business. B. Health & Food.
C. Sports & Entertainment. D. Travel & Lifestyle.
【答案】31. D 32. A 33. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了天使酒店特色、食物和饮料和可以参与的活动等信息。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, the Walnut Inn’s owners have another place you need to know about the award-winning Angel Hotel, a delightful place in the very heart of the town centre. Its location makes it the perfect place to stay.(然而，核桃酒店的老板还有一个地方你需要知道的获奖天使酒店，一个令人愉快的地方，在市中心的心脏。它的位置使它成为一个完美的住宿地方)”可知，由于其理想的位置，天使酒店是游客的完美选择。故选D。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“And speaking of easing the stress, they’ll even lend you a car if you arrive by train: the hotel has a little electric vehicle called a ‘Twizy’, which guests can use during their stay.(说到缓解压力，如果你坐火车来，他们甚至会借给你一辆车：酒店有一种名为“Twizy”的小型电动汽车，客人在入住期间可以使用)”可知，“Twizy”是酒店借给客人的汽车。故选A。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章标题“The Angel Hotel review: A heavenly place to stay in Abergavenny(天使酒店评论：阿伯加文尼里一个天堂般的地方)”结合文章主要介绍了天使酒店特色、食物和饮料和可以参与的活动等信息。可推知，文章可能出现在报纸的“旅行&生活风格”部分。故选D。
B
Elon Musk is a symbol of passion, hard work and success. A person may work hard in his life, but when hard work goes along with passion and a new idea, then something is created that astonishes the world. As the founder of big companies like PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla Motors, Elon Musk is a guide and inspiration for the youth around the world.
Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. He was the eldest of three children. His father Errol Musk, a British-born South African, was an engineer. Musk spent his childhood in South Africa and at the age of 9, he got his first personal computer. This got Elon interested in programming and he started to learn on his own. At the age of 12, he made his first computer game, Blaster, which earned him $500 when he sold the source code to a magazine.
When he was 17, he decided to leave home and had wanted to move to the United States after graduating from a secondary school in Pretoria. However, he was unable to move to the United States. In 1989, Elon Musk moved to Canada, where his mother’s relatives lived. After obtaining Canadian citizenship, Musk went to Montreal. Due to a lack of money, he found a low-paying job. At the age of 19, he entered Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, studying there for two years. Finally, in 1992, his dream came true—he moved to the United States.
As a teenager, Musk struggled with depression. But then he realized that the most important thing was presenting himself with the right questions. The day he started doing this, everything started to get easier.
Musk thought that a human being had to expand the limits of his consciousness—to ask the right questions and get answers to them; thus he asked the best question of all: what will have the greatest impact on the future of humans? Musk found that these things were the Internet and space exploration.
The life of Elon Musk is inspiring. He found success on the Internet, without much formal learning. By reading books and using his willpower and dedication, he reached a level of knowledge that is difficult to imagine. He did not give up until he achieved his dreams. Elon Musk truly stands out among other billionaires because of his leadership abilities, positive attitude, ability to know when to take risks, and belief in futuristic technologies.
34. According to the passage, Elon Musk gained knowledge of computer by ________.
A. teaching himself B. learning from his father
C. taking online courses D. studying in Queens University
35. What made things easier for Elon Musk when he suffered from depression?
A. Expanding knowledge by reading books. B. Asking himself the right questions.
C. Achieving success on the Internet. D. Designing computer games.
36. What can we learn from the passage?
A. It’s never too late to learn. B. Youth means limitless possibilities.
C. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D. He who doesn’t advance falls backward.
37. Which words can best describe Elon Musk according to the passage?
A. Optimistic and generous. B. Ambitious and determined.
C. Independent and helpful. D. Adventurous and realistic.
【答案】34. A 35. B 36. C 37. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了PayPal、SpaceX、特斯拉汽车等大公司的创始人Elon Musk的个人经历，讲述了Musk通过自学获得了计算机知识，通过自身不懈努力、与抑郁症作斗争最终取得成功的故事。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“This got Elon interested in programming and he started to learn on his own.(这让Elon对编程产生了兴趣，他开始自学)”可知，Elon Musk通过自学获得了计算机知识。故选A。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Musk thought that a human being had to expand the limits of his consciousness—to ask the right questions and get answers to them; thus he asked the best question of all: what will have the greatest impact on the future of humans? Musk found that these things were the Internet and space exploration.(十几岁的时候，Musk一直在与抑郁症作斗争。但后来他意识到，最重要的是向自己提出正确的问题。从他开始这么做的那天起，一切都变得容易了)”可知，当Elon Musk患上抑郁症时，他通过问自己正确的问题让事情变得更容易。故选B。
【36题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章主要讲述了PayPal、SpaceX、特斯拉汽车等大公司的创始人Elon Musk的个人经历，讲述了Musk通过自学获得了计算机知识，通过自身不懈努力、与抑郁症作斗争最终取得成功的故事。可推知，文章告诉了我们“有志者，事竟成”的道理。故选C。
【37题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The life of Elon Musk is inspiring. He found success on the Internet, without much formal learning.By reading books and using his willpower and dedication, he reached a level of knowledge that is difficult to imagine. He did not give up until he achieved his dreams.(埃隆·马斯克的生活鼓舞人心。他没有经过多少正规的学习就在网上获得了成功。通过读书和运用他的意志力和奉献精神，他的知识达到了难以想象的水平。他直到实现了梦想才放弃)”可推知，Elon Musk是个有抱负和意志力坚定的人。故选B。
C
Photographer Rebecca Douglas has always been fascinated by the night sky. Her love for stars has taken the U.K. resident on “star walking” trips to Iceland and into the Arctic, where she steps out onto darkened trails to capture twinkling stars and glowing planets in her images.
Hiking at night isn’t uncommon. Plenty of people hike after dark to get to campsites or watch the sunrise from a mountaintop. Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing. Rather than heading to an observatory or setting up a telescope in your backyard star walking takes you on a brief journey to look at the stars from different viewpoints.
Whether you’re in the mountainside or by the lake with stars reflecting on the water, star walking is often much more dynamic than traditional stargazing.
What’s more, star walking is good for you. There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature. Spending at least two hours a week outdoors, particularly while engaging in what involves “effortless attention”, can decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels.
So how does an aspiring star walker get started? It doesn’t take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.
While telescopes and binoculars obviously have their uses, people are encouraged to start with naked-eye stargazing. Using only the eyes allows one to get lost in the infinite expanse of space and lets the mind go.
It is advised that one read up on the night sky before heading out. Free mobile apps, such as Star Walk 2, can help identify celestial bodies（天体）and are easy to use—simply point your phone at the sky to reveal a map. Websites like Sky & Telescope and NASA’s Space Place cover the basics, have in-depth explanations on stars, and offer advice on equipment. Space Place posts monthly skywatching updates, so you can plan outings around events such as meteor showers.
In the United States, national parks are great options for inexperienced night hikers. Many offer guided outings that explain the importance of protecting night skies. Those with a good number of walks under their belt may want to try Glacier National Park in Montana.
If national parks and other dark-sky designated areas are out of range, check local astronomy clubs and observatories for guided sessions. Sites like the International Astronomical Union are useful for finding resources by area.
At the end of the day, the best advice is to take it slow and enjoy the journey.
“With all of the chaos（混乱）that’s happening around us, the one constant has been the night sky,” explains Douglas, who has been exploring popular places nearby, long after the crowds have gone home for the day. “Walking is quite a mindful way of looking up and being reminded that, although everything feels so different, some things are still the same.”
38. According to the passage, star walking refers to ________.
A. going to an observatory
B. looking at stars in mountains
C. combining hiking and stargazing
D. setting up a telescope in the backyard
39. One of the reasons why people go on a star walking is that _______.
A. it’s easier to identify celestial bodies
B. it is good for physical and mental health
C. they can enjoy the journey without crowds
D. they can raise awareness of protecting night skies
40. According to the passage, a star walking beginner is advised to _______.
A. prepare a pair of strong boots
B. start by observing with telescopes
C. join an astronomy club or an observatory
D. find guided outings with the help of mobile apps
41. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A. excite people’s interest in star walking
B. recommend some places for star walking
C. explain the health benefits of star walking
D. introduce the preparations for star walking
【答案】38. C 39. B 40. A 41. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了星光漫步的内涵，好处，并给出出行前的准备、漫步的最佳地点等一些建议。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据课文第二段“Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing.（星光漫步更进一步，将徒步旅行与观星相结合。）”文中“blend”和和选项中“combine”是同义词，都有混合、结合、融合之意。可知，星光漫步不止是徒步旅行，更是将观星和徒步相结合的一项活动。故选C项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“What’s more, star walking is good for you. There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature.（更重要的是，星光漫步对你有好处。有大量的研究表明，处在大自然中对健康有益。）”可知，人们太空漫步的其中一个原因就是它对人们的身心健康有好处。故选B项。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“So how does an aspiring star walker get started? It doesn’t take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.（那么一个有抱负的星际行者是怎样起步呢？只需要一双结实的靴子。）”可知，一个星际旅行新手被建议准备一双结实的靴子。故选A项。
【41题详解】
推理判断题。本文主要讲了星光漫步的概念、优点，并给出星光漫步的一些好的建议，比如，漫步出发前前的准备、好的漫步地点等。可知，整体上作者想把星光漫步这项活动介绍给大家，并希望吸引更多的人加入其中。故选A项。
D
In the natural habitat, a binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings. They are alone and are often found lying on their bed or sofa, still as a rock, looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV. They rarely get up, only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature. Unlike so many others of their species, they don’t sleep at the end of every day. They stay up late and are often found to have red eyes.
This, of course, is a little bit exaggerated, but for many of us, binge-watching a show is how we consume our entertainment. With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of our finger, creators tailor their shows to our needs and tastes, while their marketing team sells it to us as the next most bingeable show. I can’t help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.
We’re advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day, but staying up all night to finish shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Fall’, which Netflix says are binged the fastest, won’t result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Netflix’s CEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference, “Think about it… when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night. We’re competing with sleep.” And it isn’t only the amount of sleep we get; the quality matters too! A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those who binged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality. The mental arousal we get from watching TV doesn’t lend itself to peaceful sleep.
Besides, binging TV can cause weight gain. For every extra hour of TV watched, there was a 2% increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in children and adolescents.
While it is true that there’s growing evidence that binging isn’t good for us, the results aren’t all hopeless. Binging, occasionally, might have some benefits. For many people, binging is a good way to socialize. It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends. Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced! This interaction can create a sense of community for many.
For others, binging might just be relaxing. After a long day, a few hours of Friends—still one of the most popular shows on any streaming platform—can ease the stress of a long day. A study followed 240 people through their binging and recorded their stress hormones. They noted for some people that their stress hormone levels decreased during their binging experience.
With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.
42. What does the underlined word “tailor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Study. B. Sell. C. Adjust. D. Promote.
43. What can we learn from the passage?
A. The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.
B. There’s no real harm in binge-watching a TV series.
C. Binging may help keep stress hormone levels stable.
D. Binge-watching may help increase social connections.
44 What is the author’s attitude towards binge-watching?
A. Supportive. B. Unconcerned. C. Objective D. Doubtful.
45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watching? B. Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?
C. Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control? D. How Does Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?
【答案】42. C 43. D 44. C 45. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“追剧”这种社会现象，以及就追剧到底是好还是坏进行了讨论，解释了追剧的好处和不良影响，指出追剧应当适度。
【42题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“their shows to our needs and tastes, while their marketing team sells it to us as the next most bingeable show”可知，节目制作者根据我们的需求和品味来调整他们的节目，而他们的营销团队则把它作为下一个最受欢迎的节目来推销给我们，故画线词意思是“调整”。A. Study.学习；B. Sell.出售；C. Adjust.调整；D. Promote.促进。故选C。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“For many people, binging is a good way to socialize. It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends. Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced! This interaction can create a sense of community for many.(对很多人来说，追剧是一种很好的社交方式。它能让人们在聚会上和朋友之间有谈资。喜欢热门节目的人经常会举办观看派对，人们可以一起狂看节目，然后讨论他们刚刚经历的事情！这种互动可以为许多人创造一种社区感)”可知，追剧可能有助于增加社会联系。故选D。
【44题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.(对于追剧，没有“好”或“坏”的答案。和许多事情一样，关键是适度。看电视可以放松，但前提是它不妨碍你锻炼，照顾你的健康，履行你的社会责任)”可推知，作者对追剧持客观态度。故选C。
【45题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中“I can’t help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.(我不禁想知道这种看电视的方式是否对我们有好处)”以及最后一段“With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.(对于追剧，没有“好”或“坏”的答案。和许多事情一样，关键是适度。看电视可以放松，但前提是它不妨碍你锻炼，照顾你的健康，履行你的社会责任)”结合文章主要介绍了“追剧”这种社会现象，以及就追剧到底是好还是坏进行了讨论，解释了追剧的好处和不良影响，指出追剧应当适度。可知，B选项“追剧对你是好还是坏？”最符合文章标题。故选B。
第Ⅱ卷（共65分）
I. 选词填空（共7小题；每小题2分，共14分）
用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子, 每个单词只能用一次。
effective impressive admire perform
struggle recommend accept

46. The audience was waiting for the famous ________ to appear on the stage.
47. It was a real ________ to leave my warm bed on such a snowy morning.
48. To balance study and play, you need to manage your time ________.
49. Your speech made such a deep ________ on me that I will remember it for my whole life.
50. She devoted herself to charity and therefore, won the ________ of all the people in the country.
51. As his English teacher, I was willing to write a letter of ________ for his college application.
52. A kind of body language that is ________ in one culture may be impolite in another.
【答案】46. performer(s)
47. struggle
48. effectively
49. impression
50. admiration
51. recommendation
52. acceptable
【解析】
【分析】
【46题详解】
考查名词。句意：观众们等待着著名的表演者出现在舞台上。根据下文“to appear on the stage”可知，perform“表演”是动词，名词形式performer“表演者”符合句意，形容词修饰名词，作介词for的宾语，根据句意用单数或复数都可以，故填performer(s)。
【47题详解】
考查动词。句意：在这样一个下雪的早晨，离开我温暖的床真是一件难事。冠词，形容词修饰名词，根据句意，struggle“难事”可数名词，符合句意，且不定冠词修饰单数名词。故填struggle。
【48题详解】
考查副词。句意：为了平衡学习和比赛，你需要有效地管理你的时间。根据“To balance study and play”可知，要有效管理时间来平衡学习和比赛，修饰动词manage 用副词作状语，effective“有效的”是形容词，副词形式effectively。故填effectively。
【49题详解】
考查名词。句意：你的演讲给我留下了如此深刻的印象，我一生都会记得的。根据“I will remember it for my whole life”可知，你的演讲给我留下了深刻的印象，分析句子可知，冠词，形容词修饰单数名词，作宾语，impress“使印象深刻”是动词，名词形式是impression“印象”，故填impression。
【50题详解】
考查名词。句意：她献身于慈善事业，因此，赢得了全国人民的钦佩。根据上文“She devoted herself to charity and therefore”可知，她赢得了全国人民的钦佩，admire“钦佩”是动词，冠词修饰名词，作动词宾语，名词形式是admiration，不可数名词，故填admiration。
【51题详解】
考查动词。句意：作为他的英语老师，我愿意为他的大学申请写一封推荐信。根据下文的“for his college application”可知，此处应是表达“写推荐信”，recommend“推荐”，介词后用名词，名词形式recommendation，根据句意，用作不可数名词，故填recommendation。
【52题详解】
考查名词。句意：在一种文化中被接受的肢体语言，在另一种文化中可能是不礼貌的。根据下文“may be impolite in another”可知，一种文化接受的肢体语言另一种文化中或许不礼貌，accept“接受”是动词，is后接形容词作表语，acceptable“可接受的”符合句意，故填acceptable。
II. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
在未给提示词的空白处填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
53. Luckily, we took a compass, with ________ we found a way out.（用适当的词填空）
【答案】which
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：幸运的是，我们带着指南针找到了出路。此处为“介词+关系代词”结构非限制性定语从句修饰先行词compass，作介词的宾语，指物，在“介词+关系代词”结构非限制性定语从句中只能用which引导。故填which。
54. ________ (give) more guidance, the boy will make rapid progress.（所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】Given
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：如果多加引导，这个男孩会进步很快的。分析句子结构可知give在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语the boy构成被动关系，故用过去分词作状语。句首单词首字母要大写。故填Given。
55. I tried everything and finally managed ________ (get) her attention. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】to get
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词和固定短语。句意：我想尽了一切办法，终于引起了她的注意。分析句子可知，(get) her attention在句中作managed宾语，应使用非谓语动词，又因 manage to do(设法做到……)为固定短语，所以使用不定式形式to get。故填to get。
56. It is suggested ________ we should take public transport more often. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】that
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：有人建议我们应该经常乘坐公共交通工具。此处为固定句型it is suggested that...表示“有人建议……”，that引导主语从句。故填that。
57. It hasn’t been decided ________ they will move to the new house or not. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】whether
【解析】
【详解】考查主语从句。句意：他们是否搬入新居还没有决定。空处引导主语从句，从句不缺少成分，表示“是否”短语为whether...or not。故填whether。
58. The restaurant is a perfect place ________ we can hold a birthday party for him. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】where
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：这家餐厅是为他举办生日聚会的好地方。此处为定语从句修饰先行词place，先行词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故填where。
59. ________ inspired the kids most was the enthusiasm the actors showed in the play. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】What
【解析】
【详解】考查主语从句。句意：最能激发孩子们的是演员们在剧中表现出来的热情。空处引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，指代事情应用what引导。句首单词首字母要大写。故填What。
60. He got his bad tooth ________ (pull) yesterday, for it had caused him too much pain. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】pulled
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他昨天把坏牙拔掉了，因为这颗牙给他带来太多痛苦。分析句子可知，pull(拔)在句中做动词got后宾语his bad tooth的补足语，应使用非谓动词形式，又因与其逻辑主语his bad tooth之间是被动关系，所以应使用过去分词形式pulled。故填pulled。
61. Jack stood there, ________ (think) about when to join his classmates in the game. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】thinking
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：杰克站在那里，想着什么时候和同学们一起玩游戏。分析句子结构可知think在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语Jack构成主动关系，应用现在分词作状语。故填thinking。
62. Tom has never regretted ________ (send) the old lady to hospital at the cost of missing the interview. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】sending
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：汤姆从不后悔送老太太去医院而错过了面试。此处为regret doing sth.表示“后悔做了某事”。故填sending。
III. 完成句子（共5小题; 第63、64题每题2分, 第65、66、67题每题3分, 共13分）
根据括号中所给提示完成下列句子。
63. 我想尽自己的一份力，向更多人介绍中国文化。（do my part）（汉译英）
【答案】I want to do my part to introduce Chinese culture to more people.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和时态。此处主语为I；表示“想做某事”短语为want to do sth.；表示“尽某人的一份力”可知短语为do one’s part；表示“向某人介绍某物”短语为introduce sth. to sb.；表示“中国文化”短语为Chinese culture；表示“更多人”短语为more people；此处用一般现在时，主语为I，谓语动词用原形。故翻译为I want to do my part to introduce Chinese culture to more people.
64. 艺术可以看作是表达情感的一种方式。（be regarded as）（汉译英）
【答案】Art can be regarded as a way to express/of expressing feelings。

【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语、语态和固定搭配。结合原文，分析句子可知，“艺术”是主语，可用不可数名词“art”表示；“可以看作”是谓语动词，用情态动词can和指定短语“be regarded as”表示，用被动词语态；“表达情感的一种方式”是宾语，可用“a way to express feelings”或“a way of expressing feelings”表示。综上，可译为Art can be regarded as a way to express/of expressing feelings。
65. 我很惊讶Tom能想出这么好的主意。（come up with）（汉译英）
【答案】I was amazed that Tom could come up with such a good idea.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和时态。此处主语为I；表示“惊讶于……”句型为be amazed that…；从句中主语为Tom；表示“想出”短语为come up with；表示“这么好的注意”短语为such a good idea。句子应用一般过去时。故翻译为I was amazed that Tom could come up with such a good idea.
66. 如果你需要任何帮助，请尽管联系我。（not hesitate to do）（汉译英）
【答案】Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any help.
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查固定短语和状语从句。结合句意表示“尽管做某事”可知短语为not hesitate to do sth.，此处为否定祈使句，句首单词首字母要大写；表示“联系”应用动词contact；此处为if引导的条件状语从句，从句中主语为you；表示“需要任何帮助”短语为need any help，从句用一般现在时。故翻译为Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any help.
67. 我们还没来得及讨论细节，时间就过去了。（run out）（汉译英）
【答案】Time ran out before we could discuss the details.
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查固定短语、状语从句和时态。表示“时间”应用名词time，作主语；表示“过去了”应用run out，此处用一般过去时；before引导的时间状语，表示“还没来得及......就......”，从句主语为we；表示“讨论”应用动词discuss，作谓语，could后跟动词原形；表示“细节”应用复数名词details，作宾语。故翻译为Time ran out before we could discuss the details.
IV. 阅读表达（共4小题; 每小题2分, 共8分）
阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
As online learning becomes more common and more resources are changed to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and everyone should be given a tablet.
Supporters of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are.
However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs. book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, remember 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read, compared to people who read the same information in print. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause health problems, including blurred vision, dizziness, dry eyes and headaches, at much higher instances than reading print does. We should not add to these problems by giving people, especially young people, more reasons to look at screens.
It is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a lot of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to talk to their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering questions, and keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted community events such as play times for kids and parents, job fairs for teenagers, and meeting spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community. Therefore, people see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, which are benefits that tablets can’t offer as well or as easily.
While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the many issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many library benefits that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.
68. Why do some people believe tablet reading can encourage more people to read? (不多于14个单词)
69. What does the study in paragraph 3 show? (不多于12个单词)
70. According to paragraph 4, what are the advantages of public libraries over tablets? (不多于15个单词)
71. Do you think public libraries will be replaced by tablets? Why or why not?(单词数不限)
【答案】68. Because people can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are.
69. Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems.
70. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered.
71. Possible Answer 1:
Yes. First, tablet reading is convenient, as one can access reading materials from anywhere and anytime. Second, it saves time because one does not need to travel to the library to borrow books. Therefore, libraries will be replaced by tablets.
Possible Answer 2:
No. First, we can borrow books for free from the library, which is more economical than buying e-books. Second, lots of people, especially students, enjoy reading in a public library given the quiet atmosphere. Therefore, libraries will not be replaced by tablets.
【解析】
【分析】本是议论文，文章通过展示研究数据、举例说明和理论分析等方式驳斥了平板电脑可以代替传统图书馆这一观点，认为图书馆是社会网络的重要组成部分，它们永远不能被一个简单的物体所取代。
【68题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第二段“They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are.(他们还认为这将鼓励更多的人阅读，因为无论他们在哪里。都可以简单地点击他们想读的东西， )”可知，平板电脑可以让阅读变得更方便，无论在哪里，只要简单地点击想读的东西这可以了，所以一些人认为平板电脑可以鼓励更多的人阅读。故答案为Because people can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are.
【69题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第三段中所列举的研究数据可知，该研究证明了中心句“Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources.(与印刷资源相比，数字书籍和资源与更少的学习和更多的问题相关联)”的正确，所以研究表明数字书籍和资源带来更少的学习和更多的问题。故答案为Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems.
70题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第四段“Therefore, people see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, which are benefits that tablets can’t offer as well or as easily.(因此，人们将图书馆视为一种与他人联系和寻找答案的方式，而这些好处是平板电脑无法提供的 )”可知，图书馆是一种与他人联系和寻找答案的方式，这是平板电脑不具备的优点。故答案为People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered.
【71题详解】
考查推理判断。本文是议论文，文章驳斥了平板电脑可以代替传统图书馆这一观点，认为图书馆是不能被取代的。对于这一观点，我们可以赞同，也可以反对，所以答案也有两种可能性。其一：图书馆会被取代平板电脑，第一，因为平板阅读非常方便，因为人们可以随时随地获取阅读材料，第二，它节省了时间，因为人们不需要去图书馆借书。因此，图书馆将被平板电脑取代；其二，图书馆不会被取代平板电脑，首先，我们可以从图书馆免费借书，这比购买电子书更经济，第二，很多人，尤其是学生，喜欢在公共图书馆安静的氛围中阅读。因此，图书馆不会被平板电脑取代。故答案为
Possible Answer 1:
Yes. First, tablet reading is convenient, as one can access reading materials from anywhere and anytime. Second, it saves time because one does not need to travel to the library to borrow books. Therefore, libraries will be replaced by tablets.
Possible Answer 2:
No. First, we can borrow books for free from the library, which is more economical than buying e-books. Second, lots of people, especially students, enjoy reading in a public library given the quiet atmosphere. Therefore, libraries will not be replaced by tablets.
V. 书面表达（20分）
72. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你的英国朋友Jim所在学校将举办主题为“中国文化周”（Chinese Culture Week）的活动。Jim打算介绍一项中国传统艺术，发来邮件请你推荐。请回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 艺术形式；
2. 推荐理由。
注意：1.词数不少于100；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
Learning that you’re going to introduce a traditional Chinese art form during the Chinese Culture Week in your school, I’d like to recommend Beijing Opera.
First of all, Beijing Opera enjoys global popularity. Its unique performance styles, which combine acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics, certainly appeal to the audience regardless of their language background. Meanwhile, the performers wear beautiful costumes with various brightly painted masks, which always wows the viewers. Beijing Opera is one symbol of Chinese culture, definitely making it second to none.
I hope my recommendation helps. If you decide to introduce Beijing Opera, please let me know and I will send you more materials on this topic.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给英国朋友Jim写封邮件，介绍一项中国传统艺术。
【详解】1.词汇积累
不管：despite of→regardless of
吸引：attract→appeal to
各种各样的：a variety of→various
决定：determine to→decide to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Learning that you’re going to introduce a traditional Chinese art form during the Chinese Culture Week in your school I’d like to recommend Beijing Opera.
拓展句：Since I have learned that you’re going to introduce a traditional Chinese art form during the Chinese Culture Week in your school, I’d like to recommend Beijing Opera.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Learning that you’re going to introduce a traditional Chinese art form during the Chinese Culture Week in your school, I’d like to recommend Beijing Opera. (运用了现在分词作原因状语及that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Its unique performance styles, which combine acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics, certainly appeal to the audience regardless of their language background. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)