青海省西宁市大通县2023届高三下学期二模英语试卷（含答案）

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青海省西宁市大通县2023届高三下学期二模英语试卷
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、听力题
1、What are the speakers going to do?
A. See a film. B. Go shopping. C. Make a shipping list.
2、When does Mrs. Brennan’s class start?
A. At 6：15. B. At 6:30. C. At 6:45.
3、What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Salesman and customer.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Colleagues
4、Where does the conversation take place?
A. On a plane. B. At a cinema. C. In a library.
5、What does the woman mean?
A. They should have tried together.
B. She is happy to see the progress.
C. The man should keep his promise.
听下面一段材料, 回答下列各题。
6、What’s wrong with the jacket?
A. It has a little dirt on it.
B. It is too large.
C. Its sleeves are short.
7、What does the man offer to do?
A. Check the jacket.
B. Order another jacket.
C. Reduce the price.
听下面一段材料, 回答下列各题。
8、How does the woman often get to work?
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By bus.
9、What does the woman think of the man's idea?
A. Reasonable. B. Unacceptable. C. Wonderful
听下面一段材料, 回答下列各题。
10、What does the woman want to do?
A. Travel along the Silk Road.
B. Organize trips along the Silk Road.
C. Read more books about the Silk Road.
11、What does the man say about the weather in Iran?
A. It’s dry. B. It’s hot. C. It’s wet.
12、What does the woman probably like about India?
A. Its history. B. Its climate. C. Its art.
听下面一段材料, 回答下列各题。
13、What does the woman use to make the soup?
A. Fresh tomatoes. B. Canned tomatoes. C. Roast tomatoes.
14、Who taught the woman to make the soup?
A. Her aunt. B. Her friend. C. Her mother.
15、Why does the woman replace cream with milk?
A.It is much cheaper.
B.It makes the soup taste better.
C.It is recommended by a friend.
16、How long was the soup boiled?
A. For about 5 minutes.
B. For about 10 minutes.
C. For about 30 minutes.
听下面一段材料, 回答下列各题。
17、Where is the speaker?
A. On Stage 1. B. On Stage 2. C. On Stage 3
18、What can people do in the organizer’s office?
A. Get first aid.
B. Use public telephones.
C. Meet their lost children
19、What should people do if they want to leave the stadium?
A. Tell their neighbors.
B. Use the main entrance.
C. Leave their tickets behind.
20、What will the next speaker talk about?
A. The schedule. B. Competition rules. C. The performers.
二、阅读理解
Explore China's Ancient Water Towns
Nanxun
This water town typically draws smaller crowds. The architecture is a unique mix of traditional Chinese and Western styles. As you walk along the ancient canals, you're likely to see locals playing cards or having tea outdoors. The town dates back to the Chunyou Period of the Song Dynasty, between the years of 1241 to 1252. Today, it's considered to be the best destination for weddings.
Tongli
Tongli is considered a mini Venice, with nearly every building on or by a canal. The town itself is composed of seven small islands, separated by 15 canals and joined by more than 40 bridges–plus, five lakes surround the town itself. Tongli is more than 1.000 years old, and the oldest bridge in the town dates back to the Song Dynasty, which began in the year 960. Visitors here should check out the wedding museum, which has antique Chinese wedding clothes and items on display.
Zhouzhuang
This is the most famous and most commercialized ancient water town in China. The architecture here dates back more than 900 years, with about 60 original brick archways and 100 original courtyards. More recently, a tower called Quanfu Temple was built in 1987. Climb to the top to get the best view of the ancient town. Or for a more authentic experience, visit Chengxu Taoist Temple, which was built between 1086 and 1093. It's one of the most famous Taoist temples in the area.
Xitang
Xitang separates itself from other water towns with sheltered waterside streets, allowing locals and guests to comfortably walk alongside the canals even during the rainy season. Thanks to a less commercial atmosphere, visitors will be rewarded with opportunities that aren't likely to be found in other water towns-like fishing with locals on the canals and having dinner on a boat. Xitang is truly ancient, dating back to the Warring States Period of 476 BC to 221 BC.
21、Which town will an ancient Chinese wedding culture lover most probably prefer?
A. Nanxun. B. Xitang. C. Tongli. D. Zhouzhuang.
22、When was Quanfu Temple built?
A. In 900. B. In 1086. C. In 1093. D. In 1987.
23、What is unique about Xitang?
A. Its famous Taoist temples. B. Its sheltered waterside streets.
C. Its various ancient bridges. D. Its commercial atmosphere.
Jamil Jan Kochai, the author of 99 Nights in Logar, searched for more than a decade for Susan Lung—the second-grade teacher who had changed his life over 20 years earlier. On Saturday night, the two were finally reunited at one of his book-reading events.
The writer was born in a refugee camp(难民营)for Afghans in Peshawar, Pakistan, and his family moved to California when he was just a year old. At home, they spoke mostly Pashto and some Farsi, so by the time he reached first grade, he was at a total loss because he could hardly speak English. Then came Mrs. Lung, who quickly realized that Kochai was deeply struggling at Alyce Norman Elementary School.
The two got to work, meeting for one-on-one lessons nearly every day after school. At the end of the school year, Kochai won reading-comprehension competitions.
Lung and Kochai lost touch when Kochai's father got a job in another city and the boy moved on, with a new love of reading and writing. When he grew older, Kochai's parents encouraged him to find his former teacher to thank her. But despite his efforts, he failed to track her down.
"I didn't know her first name, She was always just Mrs. Lung to me, so when I called places to ask about her, they couldn't find any records of her," Kochai said.
Then, while promoting his first novel, he wrote an essay for Literary Hub magazine touching on the transformative impact that Lung had on his life. Lung's doctor happened to read it, and told the now-retired educator about that.
Lung's husband saw a Facebook post about Kochai's reading event on Saturday in Davis, California and suggested he drive his wife there.
"I had no idea they were going to be there," Kochai said. "It was just like a sweet dream. Mrs. Lung was sitting in the front row. She was just the same Mrs. Lung. Just as sweet, kind and warm as ever."
Kochai and Lung hugged, and Kochai finally got the chance to express to her how much he still thought of her and how much she meant to him.
24、How did Mrs. Lung help Kochai?
A. By dropping by his house regularly. B. By asking him to read more in class.
C. By spending extra time tutoring him. D. By saving him out of a refugee camp.
25、Why did Kochai have difficulty finding Mrs. Lung?
A. There were few records about her. B. His parents provided little support.
C. He was too young to remember her. D. He had limited information about her.
26、How did Kochai feel when seeing Mrs. Lung at his reading event?
A. Surprised and delighted. B. Shocked and angry.
C. Ashamed and regretful. D. Proud and grateful.
27、What is the best title for the text?
A. A Distinguished Guest Showed Up at a Reading Event
B. A Writer Was Finally Reunited With His Former Teacher
C. A Famous Teacher Saved a Poor Student’s Whole Lite
D. A Book Changed a Celebrity and a Retired Teacher
Learning doesn't have to end when people age. In fact, today's seniors want to remain socially engaged, intellectually stimulated(智力上活跃的),and an active part of their communities according to The American University Beirut(AUB) in Lebanon. That's why AUB opened The University for Seniors that gives older adults-50 and up—an opportunity for lifelong learning.
"The goal of the program is to establish a community for seniors to learn for life, most of whom are retirees," Mira Zaatari, the program assistant manager told A-Fanar Media. "They can stay engaged physically and mentally here."
The university includes two three-month semesters and students can take any class they want regardless of their educational level. There are no exams or graduation certificates. This school is all about lifelong learning. The available classes include political science, public health, agriculture, sciences, women's affairs as well as creative classes about drawing, painting and music. Language classes include English, French and Spanish. The classes are taught by volunteers, including AUB professors, students, and doctors from the university's hospital.
Seniors can gain a host of benefits by continuing to learn new things. According to Aging Well, that's because lifelong learning keeps the brain stimulated, challenged and fully engaged. “This helps seniors remain mentally alert while they age. In fact, when people learn new things, the brain—even an older brain—can form new connections and pathways," it adds.
Keeping physically active is important and so is keeping social connections. That's why the university provides more than just education.
Former banker Youssef Bakri, 84, has been a student for over 10 years. He pointed out that before the pandemic the university garden was used as a meeting place for socialization and that there were organized field trips.
With the percentage of over 65s in Lebanon's population growing and the fact that many of these seniors live alone without family members in the country, The University for Seniors is playing a very important role in the lives of its students.
28、Why does AUB launch the program?
A. To do some scientific research on seniors.
B. To promote learning among young people.
C. To encourage seniors to do volunteer work.
D. To offer a lifelong learning place for seniors.
29、What can the students do at The University for Seniors?
A. Get free medical treatment. B. Pass final exams as a group.
C. Choose their classes at will. D. Obtain graduation certificates.
30、Aging Well is mentioned in paragraph 4 to _______.
A. explain why learning can benefit seniors
B. show the working principle of the brain
C. offer advice on how to learn new things
D. analyze the advantages of accepting aging
31、What is the author's opinion on The University for Seniors?
A. It is far from suitable for seniors.
B. It has trouble in attracting students.
C. It is of great value for its students.
D. It cares little about its students' health.
While the idea of warmer and shorter winters might sound appealing to farmers eager to see longer growing seasons, those engaged in Georgia's huge peach industry are finding the trend alarming.
Since 1960, the average winter temperature in Georgia has risen by 5°F and is predicted to climb even higher by mid-century. For farmers who depend on cold weather to help crops like peaches grow, the state's diminishing winters are a warning to adapt or else.
One of the keys to growing the perfect Georgia peach is something called "chill(寒冷) hours". Nut and fruit trees require a certain number of chill hours below 45°F to regulate their growth. Without the demanded amount, flowering may be delayed in spring and fruit set and fruit quality will be poor. In Georgia, home to nearly 12,000 acres of peach orchards, an average peach tree requires anywhere from 650 to 850 chill hours each season.
The impact from a loss of chill hours was felt most recently in 2017, when the chill period of the farms across the state averaged less than 400 hours and 85% of the peach crop was lost. "It was so bad that we thought they were not going to bloom(开花), " said Dario Chavez, an associate professor at the University of Georgia. "Farmers even didn't care about the blooms anymore; they wondered if the plants would survive."
While planting new varieties of peaches that require fewer chill hours is part of the solution, it's not the only characteristic that's necessary. Despite warmer and shorter winters, Georgia still experiences a consistent frost in early March. Peach varieties requiring fewer chill hours often bloom earlier, making them particularly affected by the freezing spring temperatures.
In response to the situation, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is experimenting with hybrid(杂交的) varieties that achieve the delicate balance of low chill and normal bloom. The hope is that continued research into global warming-tolerant varieties may keep the state's official fruit firmly in the sweet spot of American produce.
32、What does the word “diminishing” underlined in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Freezing. B. Decreasing. C. Appealing. D. Booming.
33、What does paragraph 3 mainly stress?
A. The necessity of lengthening growing seasons.
B. The destructive impact from a loss of chill hours.
C. The reason for Georgia s promising peach industry.
D. The importance of chill hours for peaches' growth.
34、What is USDA doing to handle the current situation?
A. Trying to develop special peach varieties.
B. Delaying peaches' blooming time artificially.
C. Replacing the peaches with sweeter produce.
D. Urging farmers to plant new kinds of peaches.
35、From which is the text most probably taken?
A. A travel website. B. An agriculture magazine.
C. A daily report on politics. D. An environmental guidebook.
三、七选五
36、Tips to Learn Any Foreign Language
Know your motivation
It might sound obvious. But if you don't have a good reason to learn a language, you are less likely to stay motivated in the long run. But wanting to impress Chinese-speakers with your English isn't the best reason. ①______. No matter what your motivation is, once you've decided on a language, it's vital to commit.
②______
The key to learning as quickly as a child may be simply to take on certain childlike attitudes: a desire to play in the language and a willingness to make mistakes. It means being ready to put yourself in potentially embarrassing situations. ③______. But it's the only way to develop and improve your foreign language.
Have fun with it
Think of some fun ways to practise your new language: make a radio play with a friend, draw a comic picture, write a poem or simply practise by listening and copying songs. ④______, chances are that you are going to give up eventually!
We have one more language-learning tip before we go. Remember that the best possible outcome of speaking a language is communicating with others. Being able to have a simple conversation is a huge reward in itself. Reaching milestones like that early on will make it easier to stay motivated and keep practising. And don't worry about your current speaking ability! ⑤______, if you begin any interaction with "I have just started to learn this language and I'd like to practise with you.”
A. Act like a kid
B. This can be scary
C. Leave your comfort zone
D. Trying to know English culture is a better one
E. If you can’t find a way to have fun with a new language
F. Most people will be patient, encouraging and happy to help
G. You’re learning a language to be able to use when you go abroad
四、完形填空（20空）
It was at a lively coming back to school celebration in Rockwall, Texas. Cheerleader Tyra Winters was 1 waving at the crowds from one of the floats(花车) as it slowly 2 its way down the street. All of a sudden, a 3 came from the crowds. Looking down, Winters saw a two-year -old boy on the sidewalk struggling for air, while his 4 mother was begging for help.
“I 5 a little bright red face,” Winters later told KTVT. “There was no coughing. There was no 6 .”
The boy had been licking a piece of candy when it slid down his throat and 7 his windpipe. No one seemed to know how to 8 , except for Winters, a senior with dreams of 9 a doctor. She had learned the 10 related to first aid.
Knowing that 11 was running out, she jumped off the float and ran to the 12 . By the time she got to him, his face had turned purple. She took the boy from his mother, held him face down on her knee and gave him three hard pushes on the 13 .
Soon, the boy coughed up the piece of candy, and began breathing again. Without another 14 , Winters handed him back to his mother and ran back to her float. It all happened so 15 that the mother never had time to thank the teenager.
“She didn't 16 to,” says Winters. “I knew what she was 17 . I saw her tears. I saw her face.”
“I don't really have any words. I just stood there 18 ,”says the boy's mother. “The words that you would say to anyone who does something for you are ‘ 19 ’. But they don't seem 20 enough.
37、A. sleepily B. angrily C. impatiently D. enthusiastically
38、A. built B. made C. chose D. lost
39、A. fire B. ball C. scream D. flower
40、A. frightened B. excited C. annoyed D. satisfied
41、A. missed B. drew C. saw D. imagined
42、A. laughing B. breathing C. dancing D. praising
43、A. blocked B. blew C. washed D. dried
44、A. operate B. read C. play D. help
45、A. becoming B. calling C. finding D. meeting
46、A. consequences B. courses C. benefits D. difficulties
47、A. money B. water C. time D. blood
48、A. hospital B. doctor C. school D. child
49、A. face B. back C. stomach D. chest
50、A. word B. wave C. argument D. apology
51、A. early B. rudely C. fast D. professionally
52、A. want B. try C. hope D. need
53、A. feeling B. saying C. waiting D. cooking
54、A. heartbroken B. speechless C. awake D. stressed
55、A. excuse me B. one more C. my pleasure D. thank you
56、A. cold B. happy C. good D. formal
五、短文填空
57、The course of human history has been shaped by many ①________(force), from kings and wars to science and technology. Frequently, however, the world has been changed—or, better yet, improved-by a single simple idea. Over the past 150 years alone, the invention of toilets was credited ②________ saving more than a billion lives, while countless other innovations have saved tens of millions more.
In most cases, these breakthroughs have been the results of single-minded efforts ③________ (solve) specific problems. But many of ④________ most important life-saving inventions have been made by accident. The safety glass most commonly ⑤________ (use) in car windows, for example, was invented when French scientist Edouard Benedictus ⑥________ (careless) dropped a glass bottle containing a liquid plastic ⑦________ not only stopped the glass from breaking but enabled it to keep its ⑧________ (origin) shape. Penicillin, meanwhile, was discovered when Scottish researcher Alexander Fleming accidentally ⑨________ (pollute) a dish of bacteria he was working on. And X-rays were the byproduct of a German physics ⑩________ (professor) experiments with cathode ray(阴极射线）tubes.
六、短文改错
58、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(︿)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
When I started learning Chinese, I was telling that it would take me 10 years to become fluent. However, I'm still working at it 27 years late.
Due to our work on television, some Chinese language learners may think my Chinese is very good. But every day I'm reminded of why I don't know and how much more there is to learn about.
Gaining fluency in Chinese is marathon and a lot of things may effect how long it will take, from the classes you take, to find a good teacher. And different people have different ideas on fluency. I consider fluency as the ability to read or understand newspapers, magazines and to engage in daily conversations. Who care how long it takes? Just do it and you'll love it!
七、书面表达
59、某英语报社现面向中学生征文,主题是“我帮父母做家务”。请你写一篇短文投稿,要点如下:
1.做家务的经历;
2.你的感受和收获。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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参考答案
1、答案：B
解析：M: I've made a shopping list. Is there anything else you want to buy while we are downtown?
W: Let's stop at the camera shop to get some color film.
2、答案：C
解析：W: Excuse me. I'm looking for Mrs. Brennan's class.
M: It's in Room 321. But it's only 6:15. Her class starts in half an hour according to the schedule.
3、答案：C
解析：M: Hi, there! I'm Terry from the sales department. You're new around here, huh?
W: Yes. I'm the new secretary to Mr. Black. My name is Maria. I just started a couple of weeks ago.
4、答案：A
解析：W: Look at the clouds. They're beautiful.
M: Yeah. Well, we'll have a long flight. Let's watch a film to kill time.
W: Hmm, I'd rather read my book.
5、答案：B
解析：M: It's too hard to form a habit. I guess I'll never get used to getting up early.
W: Why say so? You've tried the first step.
6、答案：A
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7、答案：C
解析：W: I love this jacket! Do you have another one just like it?
M: I'm afraid that's the last one we have on medium. Is there anything wrong with it?
W: There's a little dirt on the left sleeve. But I really like it a lot!
M: Well, if you buy the jacket as it is, then I can offer you a reduced price. How does a 20% discount sound?
W: That's OK then.
8、答案：A
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9、答案：B
解析：W: Hi there! I'm not late, am I?
M: Yeah, only a few minutes. But you're never exactly early.
W: Well, it's the traffic. There were many buses stopping anything from moving up London Road.
M: You're wrong. It's the cars that make traffic jams because there are so many of them. And most of the cars have no more than one person in them-like you! Anyway, I don't know why you don't come to work on your bike. You'd pass all the jams, and you'd be fitter.
W: I just don't accept that. What about the air I'd breathe while I was cycling? I'd get wet in the rain. And I'd arrive at work all hot and sweaty.
10、答案：A
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11、答案：B
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12、答案：C
解析：W: I am attracted by the ancient Silk Road. I have read lots of books about it.
M: Yes, it's an interesting subject. China had a connection to the West all those years ago.
W: They should make it into a tourist route-organize trips along the whole length. I would book a ticket.
M: But it goes through different countries besides China-India, Afghanistan, Iran... places like that.
W: Oh, I would love to visit Iran.
M: It is very hot there, apparently. But some of the buildings look splendid.
W: The art is amazing. It is in India as well.
M: There were a few Silk Road routes but they would all be interesting to see.
13、答案：B
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14、答案：C
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15、答案：A
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16、答案：B
解析：M: This soup is amazing, Jenny. Do you use fresh tomatoes to make it?
W: No, Stephen. I just use a can of tomatoes. Some people think roast tomatoes are best, but that's too much hard work for me.
M: Who taught you to make it?
W: My aunt's friend gave the instructions to my mother, who changed them a bit, and then taught me.
M: It's not too thin, is it?
W: That's because I don't use much water. At first, I used four cups, then three, but I think two is best really.
M: So, what else is in it?
W: Some butter, an onion, the tomatoes, salt and pepper, and to make it really nice, a cup of milk. It's much cheaper than cream, you know.
M: Mmm. How long does it take to make?
W: No longer than twenty minutes. You fry the onion for five minutes, and everything else, then boil for about ten.
17、答案：A
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18、答案：C
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19、答案：B
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20、答案：A
解析：W: Good evening, I'd like to make a few announcements before the first performance begins at this year's Art and Music Festival. Firstly, a short guide to some of the important places in this stadium. There are three stages. Stage 1 is the main stage and is where I am speaking from now. Stage 2 and Stage 3 are opposite each other to the left and right of the main stage. The first aid post is directly behind me and to the northeast of the main stage. The organizer's office is next to the back entrance. In this office lost children can be reunited with their parents. In front of the office you will find ten public telephones. These telephones can only be used to telephone out, and they will not receive incoming calls.
If you want to leave the stadium for any reason, please use the main entrance at the other side of the car park. And remember to keep your ticket with you, as you will not be readmitted without it. Most importantly, when leaving the area of the stadium, try to keep as quiet as possible so as not to disturb your neighbors. That's all from me. Next the presenter will go on to explain this evening's schedule.
21、答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据Tongli一节中“Visitors here should check out the wedding museum, which has antique Chinese wedding clothes and items on display.”可推断，希望了解中国古代婚俗的游客很可能会首选同里。
22、答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据 Zhou zhuang一节中“More recently, a tower called Quanfu Temple was built in 1987.”可知答案。
23、答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据 Xitang一节中“Xitang separates itself from other water towns with sheltered waterside streets, allowing locals and guests to comfortably walk alongside the canals even during the rainy season.”可知，西塘的游廊独具特色。
24、答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，Mrs. Lung通过额外花时间辅导Kochai来帮助他。
25、答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第五段的内容可知，Kochai多次寻找Mrs. Lung未果是因为他知道的关于Mrs. Lung的信息有限，不足以帮助他找到Mrs. Lung。
26、答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第八段“'I had no idea they were going to be there,' Kochai said. 'It was just like a sweet dream. '”可推断，Kochai在自己的读书活动会上看到Mrs. Lung 的时候感到惊讶和高兴。
27、答案：B
解析：标题判断题。通读全文，尤其是文章第一段可知，文章主要讲述了一位作家与他的恩师最终再次相见的感人故事。
28、答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的内容及第二段“The goal of the program is to establish a community for seniors to learn for life...”可知，美国贝鲁特大学开设老年大学是为了给老年人提供一个可以终身学习的地方。
29、答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段“...students can take any class they want regardless of their educational level.”可知，老年大学的学生可以自由选择他们想上的课。
30、答案：A
解析：细节理解题。第四段的首句提到“老年人通过学习新东西可以获益良多”，接着Aging Well提到“这是因为终身学习使大脑受到刺激，受到挑战并完全投入。这有助于老年人在变老时依然保持思维敏捷。事实上，当人们学习新事物时，大脑——甚至是老年人的大脑——可以形成新的连接和路径”。由此可知，第四段提到Aging Well主要是解释为什么学习能够使老年人受益。
31、答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可推断，作者认为，这所老年大学对它的学生来说意义重大。
32、答案：B
解析：词义猜测题。根据第一段“While the idea of warmer and shorter winters...”及第二段“Since 1960, the average winter temperature in Georgia has risen by 5F and is predicted to climb even higher by mid century." 可知，现在的冬季越来越短。由此可推断，画线词所在句的句意为“对于那些依靠寒冷的天气来帮助桃子等作物生长的农民来说，该州时长逐渐减少的冬天是一个警告：要么适应，要么面临其他困境”。故画线词与Decreasing 的意思最接近。
33、答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，桃树的生长需要一定的“寒冷时间”，如果时长不够的话，桃树的开花和结果都会受到影响。由此可推断，第三段主要强调“寒冷时间”对桃树生长的重要性。
34、答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段“In response to the situation, the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) is experimenting with hybrid(杂交的）varieties that achieve the delicate balance of low chill and normal bloom.”可知，为了应对目前的形势，美国农业部正在致力于开发特殊的桃树品种。
35、答案：B
解析：文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了佐治亚州庞大的桃子产业受气候变暖的影响。由此可推断，本文最有可能出自一本农业杂志。
36、答案：①-⑤DABEF
解析：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几个学习外语的好主意。
①D根据小标题可知，本节讲的是学习外语的正确动机很重要。空前谈的是不正确的动机，故D项“试图通过学习英语去了解英国文化则是更好的（动机）”符合。
②A 根据本小节的细节,特别是“The key to learning as quickly as a child may be simply to take on certain childlike attitudes...”可知，A项“像小孩一样学习”符合。
③B根据空前的关键词embarrassing可以快速锁定选项B“这听起来挺吓人的”。
④E 根据本节小标题Have fun with it及空后“...chances are that you are going to give up eventually!”可知,E项“如果你找不到学习外语的乐趣”符合。
⑤F 根据空前“And don't worry about your current speaking ability!”及空后“if you begin any interaction with‘I have just started to learn this language and I'd like to practice with you.'”可知,F项“大部分人都会很有耐心并乐于提供帮助”符合。
37、答案：D
解析：根据空前“It was at a lively coming-back-to-school celebration...”可推断，啦啦队队长肯定也在非常卖力地(enthusiastically)向人群招手致意。
38、答案：B
解析：正当花车在街上慢慢行进时，人群中突然传出一声尖叫(scream)。“made one's way”意为“缓慢地前进”，为固定短语。
39、答案：C
解析：见上题解析。
40、答案：A
解析：循声望去，Tyra Winters看到（saw)一位惊慌失措的(frightened)母亲正在求救。
41、答案：C
解析：见上题解析。
42、答案：B
解析：根据空前“Winters saw a two-year-old boy on the sidewalk struggling for air,”及空后“...his face had turned purple.”可知，小孩是被东西卡住了(blocked)气管不能呼吸(breathing)。
43、答案：A
解析：见上题解析。
44、答案：D
解析：其他围观的人都不知道如何提供帮助（help)。
45、答案：A
解析：只有Tyra Winters知道该怎么做，因为她一直梦想成为（becoming)一名医生而选修了一些急救课程(courses)。
46、答案：B
解析：见上题解析。
47、答案：C
解析：Tyra Winters知道时间（time)紧迫，于是跳下花车冲向那个被噎着了的小孩（child)。
48、答案：D
解析：见上题解析。
49、答案：B
解析：根据空前“She...held him face down on her knee...”可知,她是挤压小孩的后背（back)。
50、答案：A
解析：根据空后“It all happened so _______ that the mother never had time to thank the teenager.”可知,整个急救过程进行得很快(fast)。急救完成后，Tyra Winters二话(word)没说，掉头就追花车去了。
51、答案：C
解析：见上题解析。
52、答案：D
解析：根据最后一段可知，Tyra Winters 认为那位母亲不需要（need）道谢。
53、答案：A
解析：因为，她能从那脸上的泪珠与表情判断出她的感受(feeling)。
54、答案：B
解析：那位母亲又惊又喜，站在那里一句话都说不出来（speechless)。
55、答案：D
解析：而且，那位母亲认为，救命之恩，一句“谢谢（thank you）”也不能很好（good）地表达出她的感激之情。
56、答案：C
解析：见上题解析。
57、答案：①forces②with③to solve④the⑤used⑥carelessly⑦that/which⑧original⑨polluted⑩professor's
解析：本文是一篇说明文。与常识相反的是，许多时候一个简简单单的主意或技术改进就可以改变历史的进程；许多划时代的创造发明也都是无心之作。
①forces考查名词复数。根据空前的修饰词many可知，此处用所给名词的复数形式forces。
②with考查介词。be credited with意为“归功于”，为固定短语。
③to solve考查非谓语动词。分析该句成分可知，此处用所给动词的不定式作目的状语。
④the 考查冠词。“the+形容词/副词最高级”为固定用法。
⑤used 考查非谓语动词。分析该句成分可知，所填词在此处作后置定语，修饰glass。而且use与glass之间存在逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词used。
⑥carelessly考查词形转换。分析该句成分可知，所填词在此处修饰动词dropped，作状语，故用所给形容词的副词形式carelessly。
⑦that/which考查定语从句。分析该句结构可知，该句是一个限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，且先行词为plastic，故用关系代词that 或which。
⑧original 考查词形转换。分析该句成分可知，所填词在此处作shape的定语，故用所给名词的形容词形式original。
⑨polluted考查动词时态。根据主句的谓语动词时态及常识可知，该句叙述的是过去发生的事，故用所给动词的过去式。
⑩professor's考查名词所有格。根据句意可知,experiments与professor之间存在所属关系，故此处用所给名词的所有格形式。
58、答案：
When I started learning Chinese, I was that it would take me 10 years to become fluent. However, I'm still working at it 27 years.
Due to work on television, some Chinese language learners may think my Chinese is very good. But every day I'm reminded of I don't know and how much more there is to learn.
Gaining fluency in Chinese is marathon and a lot of things may how long it will take, from the classes you take, to a good teacher. And different people have different ideas on fluency. I consider fluency as the ability to read understand newspapers, magazines and to engage in daily conversations. Who how long it takes? Just do it and you'll love it!
解析：1.考查语态。句意：当我开始学习中文时，我被告知我需要10年的时间才能变得流利。分析可知，主语I与动词tell之间为被动关系，故此处应用过去分词与前文的was构成一般过去时的被动语态。故telling改为told。
2.考查副词。句意：然而，27年后我仍在努力学习中文。结合句意可知，此处意为"之后"，应用副词later，late意为"晚的"，不符合题意。故late改为later。
3.考查形容词性物主代词。句意：由于我在电视上的工作，一些汉语学习者可能认为我的汉语很好。根据语境及后文my Chinese可知，此处代指作者的工作，故应用my表示"我的"。故our改为my。
4.考查宾语从句连接词。句意：但每天我都会想起我不知道的东西，还有很多东西需要学习。分析句子结构可知，此处引导宾语从句，从句缺少宾语，意为"......的东西"，故应用连接代词what引导该从句。故why改为what。
5.考查介词。句意：但每天我都会想起我不知道的东西，还有很多东西需要学习。动词learn在这里意为"学习"，为及物动词，其后直接接宾语，介词about多余，to learn为动词不定式作后置定语，修饰more。故去掉about。
6.考查冠词。句意：获得流利的中文是一场马拉松，很多事情可能会影响你花费的时间，从上课到找到一位好老师。marathon"马拉松"是可数名词，结合语境可知，此处泛指"一场马拉松"，且marathon的发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故marathon前加a。
7.考查动词原形。句意：获得流利的中文是一场马拉松，很多事情可能会影响你花费的时间，从上课到找到一位好老师。分析可知，此处应用动词affect"影响"作谓语，结合情态动词may可知，此处应用动词原形，effect"影响"，名词，不符合题意。故effect改为affect。
8.考查动名词。句意：获得流利的中文是一场马拉松，很多事情可能会影响你花费的时间，从上课到找到一位好老师。from...to..."从……到……"，其中to为介词，其后应用动名词作宾语。故find改为finding。
9.考查连词。句意：我认为流利性是指阅读和理解报纸、杂志以及进行日常对话的能力。根据句意可知，动词read和understand之间为并列关系，而非选择关系。故or改为and。
10.考查时态及主谓一致。句意：谁在乎需要多长时间？结合语境及takes可知，句子叙述的是一般事实，应用一般现在时，主语疑问词who为单数概念，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故care改为cares。
59、答案：
    One Sunday, my parents went out to the supermarket, and it occurred to me that I could give our home a thorough cleanup. Firstly, I collected the clothes to hung out, folded them and put them in the wardrobe. Then I dusted the living room and put all things in place. After that, I swept and mopped the floor. When my parents came back, seeing the living room tidy and the floor shining, they looked at me in surprise and then gave me a big hug. Tired as I was, I felt so happy. Through this experience, I gained deeper insight into the glory of labour. I decided to help with the housework whenever I can.
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