2023—2024学年度第一学期定安中学高三年级
第二次月考英语学科试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man probably feel
A. Annoyed. B. Sorry. C. Satisfied.
2. What does Jenny want Brant to do
A. Go shopping with her. B. Buy something for her. C. Cook supper with her.
3. Who will do the chores this weekend
A. Zack. B. Zack’s father. C. Zack’s brother.
4. Where is the nearest bank
A. On the left of a bookstore. B. Opposite a hospital. C. Next to a movie theater.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A teacher. B. A school show. C. A singing contest.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man probably talking to
A. His wife. B. A schoolmate C. A tour guide.
7. Which is the last place the speakers will visit
A. A lake B. A village. C. A mountain.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is Anne’s nationality
A. American. B. British. C. Italian.
9. What does Anne’s sister do
A. She’s a student. B. She’s an artist. C. She’s an architect.
10. What is Jack going to do next
A. Put on a hat. B. Clean the house. C. Go to his room.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the man doing at first
A. Running. B. Walking his dog. C. Listening to music.
12. How many pets does the woman have
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
13. How does the man sound in the end
A. Encouraging. B. Envious. C. Scared
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To do him a favor. B. To look for her car. C. To ask the way.
15. How old is the woman
A. 21 years old. B. 24 years old. C. 27 years old.
16. What is the woman likely to do next
A. Buy some food. B. Make a video call. C. Visit her uncle.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was World Book and Copyright Day created
A. In 1995. B. In 1990. C. In 1983.
18. What was the No. I most influential environmental book
A. Soft Energy Paths. B. Silent Spring. C. State of the World.
19. What is the No. 4 most influential environmental book about
A. How economic systems rely on natural systems.
B. How people can contribute to sustainable energy.
C. How to make modern public policy on the environment.
20. What do we know about Sand County Almanac
A It was written by Amory Lovins.
B. It was first published in 1970.
C. It was not popular at first.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here comes 4 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance and flexibility, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).
Media Club
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club offers a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6-12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).
1. Which club will help students both physically and mentally
A. Basketball Club. B. Yoga Club. C. Public Speaking Club. D. Media Club.
2. What will club members do at the Media Club
A. Set up a school radio. B. Write imaginary stories.
C. Learn public speaking skills. D. Interview teachers and students.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a school introduction. B. In a research paper.
C. In a history textbook. D. In a travel guidebook.
B
When Sarah Lee was a child, she loved to watch the birds in her backyard and wonder how they could fly so effortlessly. As she grew older, Sarah became interested in the science behind flight and decided to study aerospace engineering in college.
After graduation, Sarah began working for a company that designed airplanes. However, she soon realized that the traditional methods of airplane design were not always efficient or sustainable. She began to wonder if there was a way to design airplanes that mimicked the natural world.
Sarah started to study birds and insects, observing how they were able to fly with such grace and efficiency. She asked questions like: How do birds adjust their wings to different wind conditions How do insects use their wings to hover in place
With this knowledge, Sarah began to design airplanes that incorporated biomimicry, or the imitation of nature. She created wings that could adjust their shape based on wind conditions, just like a bird’s wings. She also designed planes that could hover in place, like a dragonfly.
Sarah’s designs were a hit. Her company began to produce airplanes that were more efficient and sustainable than ever before. They used less fuel and emitted fewer pollutants into the air.
Sarah now travels around the world, giving talks on the benefits of biomimicry in engineering. “Nature has been solving problems for millions of years,” she says. “We can learn a lot from the natural world if we just take the time to observe and ask questions.”
4. What made Sarah Lee’s interest in aerospace engineering
A. Her fascination with airplanes.
B. Her desire to study flight science.
C. Her childhood dream of becoming a pilot.
D. Her love for watching birds in her backyard.
5. What is one example of biomimicry in Sarah’s airplane designs
A. Wings that adjust their shape based on wind conditions.
B. Engines that run on renewable energy sources.
C. Cockpits that mimic the structure of a bird’s nest.
D. Landing device that resembles insect legs.
6. Based on the article, what can be inferred about Sarah Lee’s career goals
A. She wants to become a pilot.
B. She aspires to be an aerospace engineer.
C. She plans to study birds and insects.
D. She aims to design efficient airplanes.
7. What does the underlining word “mimicked” mean
A. Violated. B. Imitated. C. Resembled. D. Pretended.
C
It’s no secret that inhaling (吸入) smoke is bad for your lungs. But now, scientists are suggesting smoke may also carry and spread infectious diseases. The theory, published in Science Magazine, is based on research that found wildfire smoke is crowded with thousands of species of microorganisms. Some of these microorganisms, including bacteria and fungal spores, are known to cause disease.
The new research suggests that when a wildfire burns plant or animal matter and disturbs soils, it exposes thousands of species of bacteria and fungi that otherwise might not easily become airborne (空气传播的). You might think the high heat from fire would kill these organisms, but one study mentioned in the article found that some bacteria even multiply post-fire. Scientists say the organisms attach to smoke particles, allowing them to travel thousands of miles across continents.
Dr. Peter Chen, director of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, is interested in the theory but somewhat skeptical that the microorganisms in smoke would actually cause infections. Many bacteria and fungi don’t cause lung infections, says Chen, but it’s certainly possible that a significant amount could worsen symptoms in someone with a preexisting lung condition. “I always thought it was the particles in smoke that were causing these issues,” says Chen. “But when I read this, I started thinking: Could it be the microorganisms that are also worsening existing illnesses ”
Whether the microorganisms in smoke actually cause infection or simply worsen potential respiratory (呼吸的) issues, the article raises a new health threat that is “certainly alarming”, says Kelsey Jack, an associate professor of environmental and development economics. This is especially true for lower-income populations, Jack says, because people with fewer means are often more exposed to the environment. If smoke is affecting the air quality in a certain area, the people who work outside, or who have to go to the office on foot or by bike will inhale more smoke than those who drive.
But until more research is done, Chen says the best thing people can do is just follow existing recommendations when air quality is poor—including staying indoors, keeping windows and doors closed, using HEPA filters and running air conditioning.
8. What can we know about the microorganisms from paragraph 2
A. They could be killed by high heat.
B. They could reproduce in large numbers after fires.
C. They could possibly travel through air by themselves.
D. They can easily attach themselves to smoke particles.
9. How do most microorganisms affect people according to Dr. Peter Chen
A. They might worsen lung diseases. B. They will cause lung infections.
C. They will destroy living environments. D. They might damage respiratory systems.
10. Why are low-income people suffering more than others
A. They live in poor areas.
B. They drive to and from work.
C. They have suffered from lung disease.
D. They are exposed to polluted air more frequently.
11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. Results of the new research.
B Suggestions on dealing with poor air quality.
C. Disagreements between the author and Chen.
D. Benefits of preventing smoke from polluting the air.
D
Three minutes of looking at red light once a week may help our eyesight, new research suggests. The findings show that red light might be a cheap and easy treatment for declines in color vision as we get older.
Last year, researchers from University College London did a study on red light therapy (疗法). 24 healthy volunteers, aged between 28 and 72, were asked to look at red light for three minutes every day for two weeks. Tests later found that the eyesight of people over the age of 40 improved.
To test the possible weak points of their therapy, they did a new study this year. Instead of using the light every day, they used it once a week. The new study included 20 volunteers, aged between 34 and 70, all with healthy vision. Some received red light therapy in the morning, and others received it in the afternoon. They were then tested on their color vision up to a week later.
On the whole, those who got the treatment in the morning showed a 17% improvement in their color vision, even a week later. Those who got the treatment in the afternoon did not have any improvement.
“We’ve found that one single exposure (暴露) to red light in the morning can greatly improve declining vision,” said lead author Glen Jeffrey.
The findings do support their earlier work, and they might make the treatment more practicable, since a once-weekly treatment is easier to stick to than a daily one. But the team’s promising results are still drawn on small numbers of healthy volunteers. Larger studies would be needed to show the benefits of red light therapy.
“In the near future, a once-a-week three-minute exposure to deep red light could be done while making a coffee or listening to a song, and such a simple thing could change eye care and vision around the world,” Jeffrey said.
Given its low cost (as little as $15) per device, and simplicity, the team is excited about the future of their therapy.
12. What plays a key role in red light therapy
A. The time of day for treatment.
B. The device used in the treatment.
C. The time that one treatment lasts.
D. The number of treatments received.
13. What makes it necessary to improve the study
A. The age of the volunteers.
B. The number of the volunteers.
C. The poor vision of the volunteers.
D. The health condition of the volunteers.
14. What is Jeffrey’s attitude towards the future of the therapy
A. Unclear. B. Doubtful. C. Tolerant. D. Hopeful.
15. What is the purpose of this text
A. To state the importance of eye care.
B. To explain the value of deep red light.
C. To introduce a way to fight vision decline.
D. To encourage aged people to protect their eyesight.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Too much milk tea, fast food and too many phone games…You need to make some life decisions to keep a healthy life. But be careful! Keeping fit in a wrong way can also be dangerous especially for kids. ____16____
Food first
It is very simple to see that if you eat a lot of foods with sugar and fat, you are probably in danger of gaining weight. Balance diet might not taste as good, it might be more expensive, and it might be less convenient. ____17____
Sweating with sports
Sports are a fun way to keep fit. Here are a few great sports that will make you sweat off all the extra fat: Football, basketball, tennis, gymnastics, running, badminton, and swimming. ____18____The coach usually makes you work hard and exercise a lot.
A special sport
____19____Yoga (瑜伽) helps to stretch (伸展) your body into strange positions about which you might feel uncomfortable at first; but as you get used to it, your body will thank you. Not only will yoga make you keep thin, but it will shape your body perfectly.
____20____
Another way to keep healthy is to avoid your parents’ car. By refusing to get rides to school, walking or biking to school will totally keep you in good shape.
It is never easy to stay healthy. Everyone wants a quick and easy solution, but you have to realize that the best way to stay healthy is to keep slow and lasting.
A. Parents’ guide
B. Kill the car
C. But it will bring you happiness and a great body.
D. One of the biggest trends to keep healthy is yoga.
E. Maybe you can’t keep fit for the first weeks and then you give up.
F. Joining a team with a coach is the best way to keep healthy.
G. Here are the best ways for kids to stay healthy life.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was in sixth grade, I joined the band program to learn to play the clarinet (单簧管). The beginning of the year had gone ____21____. But as most students progressed, I seemed to fall behind. One day, when my teacher told us to play in front of the other students. I was filled with fear. I knew I would ____22____. When I began to play, my rhythms (节奏) were good, but my tone was another ____23____. “Did you practice your lesson ” the teacher barked at me. I felt so ashamed and my world came ____24____ down in an instant.
From then on, I hated playing the clarinet and I kept getting ____25____. With the day of the new performance approaching, I grew increasingly upset. In a moment of ____26____, I asked for sick leave. It was so relieving and such a(n) easy way out.
The avoidance of my lessons continued until my mum asked me about it. “I want to quit.” My tears started ____27____. “If you really want to quit, why are you crying ” asked Mum. She ____28____ and I realized I wanted to stay in band and, by not facing my fears, I had created a black hole that would be difficult to ____29____ out of. I made a resolution not to hide from my fears and to stand up to even the worst of them, so a _____30_____ could be achieved.
The next day I met with my band teacher and told her I was having a problem and couldn’t _____31_____ why. She asked me gently to play for her. I tried, but only an unpleasant sound came out. She didn’t shout at me and handed me a new reed (簧片). I put it in place and tried again. To my great _____32_____ I could play well. My problem was solved and my fear was _____33_____ a lot that year.
Looking back, I’m glad that I overcame my fear. Fear can _____34_____ everything in a person’s life. Hiding from those very fears only creates a hole, which makes a person stay _____35_____ inside. After facing up to a fear, one may find life easier and much more enjoyable.
21. A. badly B. endlessly C. randomly D. smoothly
22. A. mess up B. move on C. set out D. take off
23. A. impression B. essay C. story D. factor
24 A. crashing B. moving C. selling D. bending
25 A. stricter B. worse C. happier D. smarter
26. A. joy B. panic C. doubt D. sympathy
27. A. drying B. disappearing C. flowing D. separating
28. A. had a point B. made a change C. reached a level D. took a break
29. A. send B. bring C. pick D. climb
30. A. balance B. degree C. position D. solution
31. A. figure out B. give away C. think over D. make up
32. A. anger B. sorrow C. disappointment D. surprise
33 A. felt B. shown C. removed D. voiced
34. A. consume B. examine C. reflect D. rescue
35. A. unknown B. unpunished C. interested D. trapped
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese culture is becoming more popular in young Namibians as they are pursuing the Chinese language. Rena Stephanus, ____36____ communication graduate, enrolled in (参加) a Chinese language course at the Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia this year.
“Chinese is one of the most widely ____37____ (speak) languages in the world. Wherever you are in the world, you will be exposed to the language one way ____38____ another. My curiosity about China and ____39____ (it) people motivated me to enroll,” she ____40____ (say) last Wednesday. Stephanus believed that the Chinese language is essential for her ____41____ (communicate). “The removing of communication barriers is the primary reason ____42____ I enrolled for Chinese.”
Although a ____43____ (begin) in the course, Stephanus has seen her interest grow in China’s history and the Chinese culture.
According to Stephanus, Chinese art, music and literature have now become an ____44____ (importance) part of her life. “The ____45____ (cultural) rich country has so much to be explored and the exposure to the language gradually improves my basic understanding of China and its people,” Stephanus said.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你们学校英语戏剧俱乐部外籍指导教师 Jim无法及时返校。开学在即，作为俱乐部负责人，你给Jim写一封电子邮件，请他推荐一名外籍指导教师，内容包括：
（1）要求：现居北京的英语外籍教师；有戏剧指导和教学经验；富有责任心。
（2）表示感谢并期盼早日返校。
注意:（1）词数不少于80；
（2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As a young boy, I was carefree. Every vacation I looked forward to two things—seeing my grandpa and hearing his wonderful stories. My grandpa was a very good storyteller. He had worked various odd jobs when he was young and wove his adventures and misadventures into fantastic tales. These wonderful tales colored my childhood.
As I grew up, I had to admit that Grandpa’s stories went on a little long, even a little boring and gradually lost their magic. However, not wanting to upset him, my brother and I would sometimes take turns sitting in the living room, listening to grandpa tell his stories.
When my grandpa was approaching 91, he suffered from serious memory-loss. It was kind of what doctors called dementia (痴呆), probably the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Following the doctor’s directions, we moved him into a Sunrise Assisted Living Community, where he could get a better care. After that, grandpa hardly came to our house.
One weekend before my grandpa’s birthday, I came to visit him. Seeing grandpa sitting in his armchair, dull-looking, I was consumed with mixed feelings. I wheeled grandpa to the sunshine in the courtyard, talking to him. He couldn’t express himself clearly and spoke in short bursts, but I listened to him patiently and carefully just as I used to be a little boy.
It was then that I noticed a shadow box with some old and yellowish photos in it. I picked one up, in which my brother, several boys in our neighborhood, and I were playing basketball with grandpa cheering us on twenty years before. My mind flashed back to those beautiful memories. Back then, Grandpa was in good physical condition and we were all wearing basketball jerseys, playing and laughing with abandon. I presented the photo to my grandpa, pointing at each member and reminding him of their names. Incredibly, grandpa could speak out the name of every player. I even caught a soft light in grandpa’s eyes and a smile on his lips.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A bright idea for grandpa’s birthday came to my mind.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Seeing “the same players” playing there, grandpa seemed to have thought of something.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023—2024学年度第一学期定安中学高三年级
第二次月考英语学科试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man probably feel
A. Annoyed. B. Sorry. C. Satisfied.
2. What does Jenny want Brant to do
A. Go shopping with her. B. Buy something for her. C. Cook supper with her.
3. Who will do the chores this weekend
A. Zack. B. Zack’s father. C. Zack’s brother.
4. Where is the nearest bank
A. On the left of a bookstore. B. Opposite a hospital. C. Next to a movie theater.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A teacher. B. A school show. C. A singing contest.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man probably talking to
A. His wife. B. A schoolmate C. A tour guide.
7. Which is the last place the speakers will visit
A. A lake B. A village. C. A mountain.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is Anne’s nationality
A. American. B. British. C. Italian.
9. What does Anne’s sister do
A. She’s a student. B. She’s an artist. C. She’s an architect.
10. What is Jack going to do next
A. Put on a hat. B. Clean the house. C. Go to his room.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the man doing at first
A. Running. B. Walking his dog. C. Listening to music.
12. How many pets does the woman have
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
13. How does the man sound in the end
A. Encouraging. B. Envious. C. Scared
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To do him a favor. B. To look for her car. C. To ask the way.
15. How old is the woman
A. 21 years old. B. 24 years old. C. 27 years old.
16. What is the woman likely to do next
A. Buy some food. B. Make a video call. C. Visit her uncle.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was World Book and Copyright Day created
A. In 1995. B. In 1990. C. In 1983.
18. What was the No. I most influential environmental book
A. Soft Energy Paths. B. Silent Spring. C. State of the World.
19. What is the No. 4 most influential environmental book about
A. How economic systems rely on natural systems.
B. How people can contribute to sustainable energy.
C. How to make modern public policy on the environment.
20. What do we know about Sand County Almanac
A. It was written by Amory Lovins.
B. It was first published in 1970.
C. It was not popular at first.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here comes 4 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance and flexibility, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).
Media Club
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club offers a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6-12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).
1. Which club will help students both physically and mentally
A. Basketball Club. B. Yoga Club. C. Public Speaking Club. D. Media Club.
2. What will club members do at the Media Club
A. Set up a school radio. B. Write imaginary stories.
C. Learn public speaking skills. D. Interview teachers and students.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a school introduction. B. In a research paper.
C. In a history textbook. D. In a travel guidebook.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了学校四个最受欢迎的社团。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Yoga Club部分中“Yoga not only improves balance and flexibility, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life.(瑜伽不仅能提高平衡性和柔韧性，还能让你平静地逃离日常生活的压力。我们的学生将有机会锻炼身体，同时减少生活中的一些压力。)”可知，瑜伽社团对身心都有帮助。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Media Club部分中“The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club offers a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students (媒体社团教授学生新闻的基本知识。社团提供各种各样的活动，比如采访老师和学生)”可知，媒体社团成员将采访老师和学生。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Here comes 4 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.(这是我们学校最受欢迎的四个社团！加入我们，我们将帮助你找到自己的闪光点，带领你发现美，创造美，让你的校园生活如梦一般充实和快乐。)”可知，章介绍了学校四个最受欢迎的社团，由此可推知，本文出自学校情况简介。故选A项。
B
When Sarah Lee was a child, she loved to watch the birds in her backyard and wonder how they could fly so effortlessly. As she grew older, Sarah became interested in the science behind flight and decided to study aerospace engineering in college.
After graduation, Sarah began working for a company that designed airplanes. However, she soon realized that the traditional methods of airplane design were not always efficient or sustainable. She began to wonder if there was a way to design airplanes that mimicked the natural world.
Sarah started to study birds and insects, observing how they were able to fly with such grace and efficiency. She asked questions like: How do birds adjust their wings to different wind conditions How do insects use their wings to hover in place
With this knowledge, Sarah began to design airplanes that incorporated biomimicry, or the imitation of nature. She created wings that could adjust their shape based on wind conditions, just like a bird’s wings. She also designed planes that could hover in place, like a dragonfly.
Sarah’s designs were a hit. Her company began to produce airplanes that were more efficient and sustainable than ever before. They used less fuel and emitted fewer pollutants into the air.
Sarah now travels around the world, giving talks on the benefits of biomimicry in engineering. “Nature has been solving problems for millions of years,” she says. “We can learn a lot from the natural world if we just take the time to observe and ask questions.”
4. What made Sarah Lee’s interest in aerospace engineering
A. Her fascination with airplanes.
B. Her desire to study flight science.
C. Her childhood dream of becoming a pilot.
D. Her love for watching birds in her backyard.
5. What is one example of biomimicry in Sarah’s airplane designs
A. Wings that adjust their shape based on wind conditions.
B. Engines that run on renewable energy sources.
C. Cockpits that mimic the structure of a bird’s nest.
D. Landing device that resembles insect legs.
6. Based on the article, what can be inferred about Sarah Lee’s career goals
A. She wants to become a pilot.
B. She aspires to be an aerospace engineer.
C. She plans to study birds and insects.
D. She aims to design efficient airplanes.
7. What does the underlining word “mimicked” mean
A. Violated. B. Imitated. C. Resembled. D. Pretended.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了从小对飞行背后的科学感兴趣的Sarah在大学学习了航空航天工程，在从业后通过研究仿生学而设计出了高效的飞机的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“As she grew older, Sarah became interested in the science behind flight and decided to study aerospace engineering in college. (随着年龄的增长，Sarah对飞行背后的科学产生了兴趣，并决定在大学里学习航空航天工程。)”可知，Sarah学习飞行科学的愿望让她萌生了对航空航天工程的兴趣。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“She created wings that could adjust their shape based on wind conditions, just like a bird’s wings. (她创造了可以根据风况调整形状的翅膀，就像鸟的翅膀一样。)”可知，Sarah的飞机设计中根据风况调整形状的机翼属于仿生学的应用。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“However, she soon realized that the traditional methods of airplane design were not always efficient or sustainable. (然而，她很快意识到，传统的飞机设计方法并不总是高效或可持续的。)”、第三段中“Sarah started to study birds and insects, observing how they were able to fly with such grace and efficiency. (Sarah开始研究鸟类和昆虫，观察它们是如何优雅而高效地飞行的。)”和第五段中“Her company began to produce airplanes that were more efficient and sustainable than ever before. (她的公司开始生产比以往任何时候都更高效和可持续的飞机。)”可知，Sarah一直专注于解决传统的设计方法无法设计出高效的飞机的问题，并通过研究仿生学解决了这一问题。由此可知，她的职业目标是设计出高效的飞机。故选D项。
【7题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段中“With this knowledge, Sarah began to design airplanes that incorporated biomimicry, or the imitation of nature. (有了这些知识，Sarah开始设计结合了仿生学或模仿自然的飞机。)”可推知，Sarah一开始想设计出的是模仿自然世界的飞机。因此，mimicked与此处的imitation的动词形式imitate意思相近，意为“模仿”。故选B项。
C
It’s no secret that inhaling (吸入) smoke is bad for your lungs. But now, scientists are suggesting smoke may also carry and spread infectious diseases. The theory, published in Science Magazine, is based on research that found wildfire smoke is crowded with thousands of species of microorganisms. Some of these microorganisms, including bacteria and fungal spores, are known to cause disease.
The new research suggests that when a wildfire burns plant or animal matter and disturbs soils, it exposes thousands of species of bacteria and fungi that otherwise might not easily become airborne (空气传播的). You might think the high heat from fire would kill these organisms, but one study mentioned in the article found that some bacteria even multiply post-fire. Scientists say the organisms attach to smoke particles, allowing them to travel thousands of miles across continents.
Dr. Peter Chen, director of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, is interested in the theory but somewhat skeptical that the microorganisms in smoke would actually cause infections. Many bacteria and fungi don’t cause lung infections, says Chen, but it’s certainly possible that a significant amount could worsen symptoms in someone with a preexisting lung condition. “I always thought it was the particles in smoke that were causing these issues,” says Chen. “But when I read this, I started thinking: Could it be the microorganisms that are also worsening existing illnesses ”
Whether the microorganisms in smoke actually cause infection or simply worsen potential respiratory (呼吸的) issues, the article raises a new health threat that is “certainly alarming”, says Kelsey Jack, an associate professor of environmental and development economics. This is especially true for lower-income populations, Jack says, because people with fewer means are often more exposed to the environment. If smoke is affecting the air quality in a certain area, the people who work outside, or who have to go to the office on foot or by bike will inhale more smoke than those who drive.
But until more research is done, Chen says the best thing people can do is just follow existing recommendations when air quality is poor—including staying indoors, keeping windows and doors closed, using HEPA filters and running air conditioning.
8. What can we know about the microorganisms from paragraph 2
A. They could be killed by high heat.
B. They could reproduce in large numbers after fires.
C. They could possibly travel through air by themselves.
D. They can easily attach themselves to smoke particles.
9. How do most microorganisms affect people according to Dr. Peter Chen
A. They might worsen lung diseases. B. They will cause lung infections.
C. They will destroy living environments. D. They might damage respiratory systems.
10. Why are low-income people suffering more than others
A. They live in poor areas.
B. They drive to and from work.
C. They have suffered from lung disease.
D. They are exposed to polluted air more frequently.
11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. Results of the new research.
B. Suggestions on dealing with poor air quality.
C. Disagreements between the author and Chen.
D. Benefits of preventing smoke from polluting the air.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。科学家们认为烟雾也可能携带和传播传染病。发表在《科学》杂志上的这一理论基于一项研究，该研究发现野火烟雾中充满了数千种微生物。其中一些微生物会引起疾病。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“You might think the high heat from fire would kill these organisms, but one study mentioned in the article found that some bacteria even multiply post-fire.(你可能会认为火的高温会杀死这些生物，但文章中提到的一项研究发现，一些细菌甚至会在火后繁殖)”可知，从第二段我们可以了解到有些微生物在火灾后还能繁殖。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “Many bacteria and fungi don’t cause lung infections, says Chen, but it’s certainly possible that a significant amount could worsen symptoms in someone with a preexisting lung condition.(陈说，许多细菌和真菌不会引起肺部感染，但对于已经存在肺部疾病的人来说，大量的细菌和真菌肯定会加重症状)”可知，陈彼得博士认为大多数微生物可能会加重肺部疾病。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“This is especially true for lower-income populations, Jack says, because people with fewer means are often more exposed to the environment. If smoke is affecting the air quality in a certain area, the people who work outside, or who have to go to the office on foot or by bike will inhale more smoke than those who drive.(杰克说，对于低收入人群来说尤其如此，因为收入较少的人往往更容易受到环境的影响。如果烟雾影响了某个地区的空气质量，那么在外面工作的人，或者必须步行或骑自行车去办公室的人，会比开车的人吸入更多的烟雾)”可知，烟雾会传播疾病这件事对低收入的人群有更大的影响，是因为他们更多地直接接触被污染的空气。故选D。
11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“But until more research is done, Chen says the best thing people can do is just follow existing recommendations when air quality is poor—including staying indoors, keeping windows and doors closed, using HEPA filters and running air conditioning.(但在更多研究完成之前，陈说，人们能做的最好的事情就是在空气质量差的时候遵循现有的建议，包括呆在室内，关闭门窗，使用高效微粒空气过滤器和开空调)”可知，最后一段主要陈述了应对被污染空气的建议。故选B。
D
Three minutes of looking at red light once a week may help our eyesight, new research suggests. The findings show that red light might be a cheap and easy treatment for declines in color vision as we get older.
Last year, researchers from University College London did a study on red light therapy (疗法). 24 healthy volunteers, aged between 28 and 72, were asked to look at red light for three minutes every day for two weeks. Tests later found that the eyesight of people over the age of 40 improved.
To test the possible weak points of their therapy, they did a new study this year. Instead of using the light every day, they used it once a week. The new study included 20 volunteers, aged between 34 and 70, all with healthy vision. Some received red light therapy in the morning, and others received it in the afternoon. They were then tested on their color vision up to a week later.
On the whole, those who got the treatment in the morning showed a 17% improvement in their color vision, even a week later. Those who got the treatment in the afternoon did not have any improvement.
“We’ve found that one single exposure (暴露) to red light in the morning can greatly improve declining vision,” said lead author Glen Jeffrey.
The findings do support their earlier work, and they might make the treatment more practicable, since a once-weekly treatment is easier to stick to than a daily one. But the team’s promising results are still drawn on small numbers of healthy volunteers. Larger studies would be needed to show the benefits of red light therapy.
“In the near future, a once-a-week three-minute exposure to deep red light could be done while making a coffee or listening to a song, and such a simple thing could change eye care and vision around the world,” Jeffrey said.
Given its low cost (as little as $15) per device, and simplicity, the team is excited about the future of their therapy.
12. What plays a key role in red light therapy
A. The time of day for treatment.
B. The device used in the treatment.
C. The time that one treatment lasts.
D. The number of treatments received.
13. What makes it necessary to improve the study
A. The age of the volunteers.
B. The number of the volunteers.
C. The poor vision of the volunteers.
D. The health condition of the volunteers.
14. What is Jeffrey’s attitude towards the future of the therapy
A. Unclear. B. Doubtful. C. Tolerant. D. Hopeful.
15. What is the purpose of this text
A. To state the importance of eye care.
B. To explain the value of deep red light.
C. To introduce a way to fight vision decline.
D. To encourage aged people to protect their eyesight.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了研究发现可以利用红光疗法来治疗色觉下降。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The new study included 20 volunteers, aged between 34 and 70, all with healthy vision. Some received red light therapy in the morning, and others received it in the afternoon. They were then tested on their color vision up to a week later.(这项新研究包括20名年龄在34岁到70岁之间的志愿者，他们都有健康的视力。一些人在早上接受红光治疗，另一些人在下午接受。然后在一周后测试他们的色觉)”以及第四段“On the whole, those who got the treatment in the morning showed a 17% improvement in their color vision, even a week later. Those who got the treatment in the afternoon did not have any improvement.(总的来说，那些在早上接受治疗的人，即使在一周后，他们的色觉也提高了17%。那些在下午接受治疗的人没有任何改善)”可知，研究表明在上午接受红光治疗的志愿者一周后色觉有明显改善，而在下午接受治疗的则没有任何改善。所以在红光疗法中起着关键作用是一天中治疗的时间段。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“But the team’s promising results are still drawn on small numbers of healthy volunteers. Larger studies would be needed to show the benefits of red light therapy.(但该团队的研究结果仍依赖于小部分健康志愿者。需要更大规模的研究来证明红光疗法的好处)”可知，还需要更多的志愿者来证明红光疗法的好处。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““In the near future, a once-a-week three-minute exposure to deep red light could be done while making a coffee or listening to a song, and such a simple thing could change eye care and vision around the world,” Jeffrey said.(Jeffrey说道：“在不久的将来，每周一次三分钟的深红光治疗可以在煮咖啡或听歌曲时完成，这样简单的事情可以改变全世界的眼睛保健和视力。”)”可推知，Jeffrey对红光治疗的未来充满了希望。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The findings show that red light might be a cheap and easy treatment for declines in color vision as we get older.(研究结果表明，随着年龄的增长，红光可能是一种廉价而简单的治疗色觉下降的方法。)”以及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了研究发现可以利用红光疗法来治疗色觉下降。所以本文的目的是介绍一种对抗视力下降的方法。故选C。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Too much milk tea, fast food and too many phone games…You need to make some life decisions to keep a healthy life. But be careful! Keeping fit in a wrong way can also be dangerous especially for kids. ____16____
Food first
It is very simple to see that if you eat a lot of foods with sugar and fat, you are probably in danger of gaining weight. Balance diet might not taste as good, it might be more expensive, and it might be less convenient. ____17____
Sweating with sports
Sports are a fun way to keep fit. Here are a few great sports that will make you sweat off all the extra fat: Football, basketball, tennis, gymnastics, running, badminton, and swimming. ____18____The coach usually makes you work hard and exercise a lot.
A special sport
____19____Yoga (瑜伽) helps to stretch (伸展) your body into strange positions about which you might feel uncomfortable at first; but as you get used to it, your body will thank you. Not only will yoga make you keep thin, but it will shape your body perfectly.
____20____
Another way to keep healthy is to avoid your parents’ car. By refusing to get rides to school, walking or biking to school will totally keep you in good shape.
It is never easy to stay healthy. Everyone wants a quick and easy solution, but you have to realize that the best way to stay healthy is to keep slow and lasting.
A. Parents’ guide
B. Kill the car
C. But it will bring you happiness and a great body.
D. One of the biggest trends to keep healthy is yoga.
E. Maybe you can’t keep fit for the first weeks and then you give up.
F. Joining a team with a coach is the best way to keep healthy.
G. Here are the best ways for kids to stay healthy life.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四个孩子减肥的最好方式。
【16题详解】
上文“You need to make some life decisions to keep a healthy life. But be careful! Keeping fit in a wrong way can also be dangerous especially for kids. (为了保持健康的生活，你需要做出一些人生决定。但是要小心！以错误的方式保持健康也可能是危险的，尤其是对孩子来说。)”表明，保持健康不能用错误的形式，尤其是对于孩子来说。空处承接下文展开论述，表明文章会给出几种孩子们保持健康的方式。G项“以下是孩子们保持健康生活的最佳方法。”符合语境。故选G。
【17题详解】
上文“Balance diet might not taste as good, it might be more expensive, and it might be less convenient.(均衡饮食可能味道不太好，可能更贵，也可能不太方便)”表明，健康饮食可能不好吃，也可能不方便。空处和前文为转折关系，表明虽然健康食物有一些我们认为的缺点，但是它也能给我们带来欢乐和好的身体。C项“但它会给你带来幸福和一个很好的身体”中的But和前文构成转关系，it指代前文的Balance diet，符合语境。故选C。
【18题详解】
下文“The coach usually makes you work hard and exercise a lot.(教练通常会让你更努力、练习更多)”表明，教练会让孩子们练的更好。F项中的Joining a team with a coach和下文相呼应，表明加入一个有教练的团队是减肥的最好方法。coach是关键词，且选项符合本段小标题的话题。故选F。
【19题详解】
下文“Yoga(瑜伽)helps to stretch(伸展)your body into strange positions about which you might feel uncomfortable at first(瑜伽有助于将你的身体伸展到你一开始可能会感到不舒服的奇怪姿势)”表明，瑜伽是一种好的锻炼方式。D项“减肥的最好的风尚之一是瑜伽”符合语境。D项中的yoga是关键词，而且和本段主题A special sport相呼应。故选D。
【20题详解】
下文“Another way to keep healthy is to avoid your parents’ car. By refusing to get rides to school, walking or biking to school will totally keep you in good shape.(另一种保持健康方法是避开父母的车。通过拒绝乘车上学，步行或骑自行车上学将完全保持你的良好状态)”表明，本段主要讲述通过在日常生活中少坐车来减肥。B项“停止坐车”可以作为本段小标题。故选B。
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was in sixth grade, I joined the band program to learn to play the clarinet (单簧管). The beginning of the year had gone ____21____. But as most students progressed, I seemed to fall behind. One day, when my teacher told us to play in front of the other students. I was filled with fear. I knew I would ____22____. When I began to play, my rhythms (节奏) were good, but my tone was another ____23____. “Did you practice your lesson ” the teacher barked at me. I felt so ashamed and my world came ____24____ down in an instant.
From then on, I hated playing the clarinet and I kept getting ____25____. With the day of the new performance approaching, I grew increasingly upset. In a moment of ____26____, I asked for sick leave. It was so relieving and such a(n) easy way out.
The avoidance of my lessons continued until my mum asked me about it. “I want to quit.” My tears started ____27____. “If you really want to quit, why are you crying ” asked Mum. She ____28____ and I realized I wanted to stay in band and, by not facing my fears, I had created a black hole that would be difficult to ____29____ out of. I made a resolution not to hide from my fears and to stand up to even the worst of them, so a _____30_____ could be achieved.
The next day I met with my band teacher and told her I was having a problem and couldn’t _____31_____ why. She asked me gently to play for her. I tried, but only an unpleasant sound came out. She didn’t shout at me and handed me a new reed (簧片). I put it in place and tried again. To my great _____32_____ I could play well. My problem was solved and my fear was _____33_____ a lot that year.
Looking back, I’m glad that I overcame my fear. Fear can _____34_____ everything in a person’s life. Hiding from those very fears only creates a hole, which makes a person stay _____35_____ inside. After facing up to a fear, one may find life easier and much more enjoyable.
21. A. badly B. endlessly C. randomly D. smoothly
22. A. mess up B. move on C. set out D. take off
23. A. impression B. essay C. story D. factor
24. A. crashing B. moving C. selling D. bending
25. A. stricter B. worse C. happier D. smarter
26. A. joy B. panic C. doubt D. sympathy
27. A. drying B. disappearing C. flowing D. separating
28. A. had a point B. made a change C. reached a level D. took a break
29. A. send B. bring C. pick D. climb
30. A. balance B. degree C. position D. solution
31. A. figure out B. give away C. think over D. make up
32. A. anger B. sorrow C. disappointment D. surprise
33. A. felt B. shown C. removed D. voiced
34. A. consume B. examine C. reflect D. rescue
35. A. unknown B. unpunished C. interested D. trapped
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过克服了演奏单簧管的恐惧领悟到了恐惧会消耗人的生活，逃避它，只会创造一个无法爬出来的洞，面对它，人生会变得更加轻松和愉快。
【21题详解】
考查副词短语辨析。句意：年初过得很顺利。A. badly糟糕地；B. endlessly无止境地；C. randomly随机地；D. smoothly顺利地。根据下句“But as most students progressed, I seemed to fall behind.(但随着大多数学生的进步，我似乎落后了)”可知，But前后表示转折，But后说慢慢地自己落后了，所以这里应是说这一年刚开始的时候很顺利。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我知道我会搞砸。A. mess up搞砸，弄糟；B. move on继续前进；C. set out出发；D. take off起飞。根据前句“I was filled with fear.(我充满了恐惧。)”可知，作者内心恐惧，感觉自己会演奏不好，把事情搞砸。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我开始演奏时，我的节奏很好，但我的音调是另一回事。A. impression印象；B. essay文章；C. story故事，描述；D. factor。but前后表示转折，前面“my rhythms(节奏) were good”讲作者的节奏好，所以这里是说自己的音调不好。another story意为“另一回事，不同情况(通常指不好的一面)”。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我感到非常羞愧，我的世界瞬间崩溃了。A. crashing崩溃，坍塌；B. moving移动；C. selling出售；D. bending弯曲。根据句中的“I felt so ashamed”可知，受到老师的指责后，作者很羞愧，世界崩溃了。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查形容词短语辨析。句意：从那时起，我讨厌吹单簧管，而且我越来越糟。A. stricter更严厉的；B. worse更糟的；C. happier更开心的；D. smarter更聪明的。根据句中的“hated playing the clarinet”可知，因为讨厌弹簧管，作者的表现变得越来越糟糕。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一阵恐慌中，我请了病假。A. joy高兴；B. panic恐慌；C. doubt怀疑；D. sympathy同情。根据下文中的“my fears”可知，这里是fear的同义词复现，表示作者很恐慌。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的眼泪开始流下来。A. drying（使）变干；B. disappearing消失；C. flowing流；D. separating（使）分开。根据下文中的“why are you crying”可知，作者哭了。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她说得有道理，我意识到我想留在乐队里，而且因为我没有面对自己的恐惧，我创造了一个很难爬出来的黑洞。A. had a point说得有道理；B. made a change做出改变；C. reached a level达到一个水平；D. took a break休息。根据空后的“and I realized...”可知，妈妈的话让作者意识到了自己的问题，所以妈妈的话很有道理。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. send发送；B. bring带来；C. pick捡起；D. climb爬。根据前面的“a black hole”可知，这个黑洞难以爬出来。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我下定决心不逃避自己的恐惧，即使是最糟糕的恐惧也要勇敢面对，这样才能找到解决方案。A. balance平衡；B. degree程度；C. position位置；D. solution结局方案。根据下文中的“My problem was solved”可知，作者要找到解决方案解决自己的问题。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：第二天，我见了我的乐队老师，告诉她我遇到了一个问题，不知道为什么这样。A. figure out弄清楚；B. give away泄露；C. think over仔细考虑；D. make up编造，化妆。根据空后的“why”可知，作者不知道为什么会出现这个问题。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，我能演奏得很好。A. anger气愤；B. sorrow悲伤；C. disappointment失望；D. surprise惊讶。根据空后的“I could play well”可知，换了新的簧片之后，作者惊讶地发现自己能演奏好了。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那一年，我的问题得到了解决，我的恐惧也消除了很多。A. felt感觉；B. shown显示；C. removed消除；D. voiced表达。根据下文中的“I overcame my fear”可知，作者那年的恐惧消除了许多。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：恐惧会吞噬一个人生活中的一切。A. consume消耗，毁灭；B. examine检查；C. reflect反映；D. rescue拯救。根据下句“Hiding from those very fears only creates a hole, which makes a person stay ____15____inside.(躲避这些恐惧只会产生一个洞，让人被困在里面。)”可知，逃避会让人一直困在恐惧当中，这会消耗人生活当中的一切。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词短语辨析。句意参考上题。A. unknown未知的；B. unpunished未受惩罚的；C. interested感兴趣的；D. trapped受困的。这里与上文中的“created a black hole that would be difficult to ____9____out of”相照应，说明这个洞会让人一直困在里面，难以爬出来。故选D。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese culture is becoming more popular in young Namibians as they are pursuing the Chinese language. Rena Stephanus, ____36____ communication graduate, enrolled in (参加) a Chinese language course at the Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia this year.
“Chinese is one of the most widely ____37____ (speak) languages in the world. Wherever you are in the world, you will be exposed to the language one way ____38____ another. My curiosity about China and ____39____ (it) people motivated me to enroll,” she ____40____ (say) last Wednesday. Stephanus believed that the Chinese language is essential for her ____41____ (communicate). “The removing of communication barriers is the primary reason ____42____ I enrolled for Chinese.”
Although a ____43____ (begin) in the course, Stephanus has seen her interest grow in China’s history and the Chinese culture.
According to Stephanus, Chinese art, music and literature have now become an ____44____ (importance) part of her life. “The ____45____ (cultural) rich country has so much to be explored and the exposure to the language gradually improves my basic understanding of China and its people,” Stephanus said.
【答案】36. a 37. spoken
38. or 39. its
40. said 41. to communicate
42. why 43. beginner
44. important
45. culturally
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位大学生在纳米比亚孔子学院学习汉语的经历。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：Rena Stephanus是一名通信研究生,今年在纳米比亚大学报考了孔子学院的汉语课程。根据所给句子可知，communication graduate是可数名词，所以需要使用不定冠词表示泛指。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：汉语是世界上使用最广泛的语言之一。根据所给句子可知，此处需要使用形容词作定语修饰名词languae，因此需要speak的过去分词形式，故填spoken。
【38题详解】
考查并列连词。句意：无论你在世界上的哪个地方，你都会以这样或那样的方式接触到语言。根据所给句子可知，one way与another表示“一种方式”“其他方式”，两者是并列，是选择关系，故填or。
【39题详解】
考查物主代词。句意：我对中国和中国人民的好奇心促使我报考。根据所给句子及句意可知，此处表达中国人民，因此需要使用形容词性物主代词，故填its。
【40题详解】
考查一般过去时。句意：她上星期三说：我对中国和中国人民的好奇心促使我报考。根据时间状语last Wednesday可知，此句为一般过去时，故填said。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：Stephanus认为中文对她的交流是必不可少的。根据句子结构分析可知，此处communicate是非谓语动词，因与主语her是主动关系，因此需要使用不定式的主动形式。故填to communicate。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：消除沟通障碍是我选择中文的主要原因。根据句子结构分析可知，此处需要关系词引导定语从句，先行词为reason，先行词在从句中作原因状语，故填why。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：虽然是初学者，但Stephanus发现她对中国历史和中国文化越来越感兴趣。根据所给句子可知，此处需要使用名词置于不定冠词a后，故填beginner。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：据她说，中国的艺术、音乐和文学现在已经成为她生活的重要组成部分。根据所给句子可知，此处需要使用形容词作定语修饰名词part，故填important。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：这个文化丰富的国家还有很多值得探索的地方。根据所给句子可知，此处需要使用副词修饰形容词rich。故填culturally。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你们学校英语戏剧俱乐部外籍指导教师 Jim无法及时返校。开学在即，作为俱乐部负责人，你给Jim写一封电子邮件，请他推荐一名外籍指导教师，内容包括：
（1）要求：现居北京的英语外籍教师；有戏剧指导和教学经验；富有责任心。
（2）表示感谢并期盼早日返校。
注意:（1）词数不少于80；
（2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
How are you doing I hope everything is OK with you.
Our school’s drama club plans to start practicing. Since you are away in Britain we need a drama teacher to be in your place. Would you please recommend one for us He or she should be a native English speaker, currently in Beijing, experienced in both directing and teaching and also be responsible.
Thank you for your help. Please take care of yourself. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你们学校英语戏剧俱乐部外籍指导教师 Jim无法及时返校。开学在即，作为俱乐部负责人，你给Jim写一封电子邮件，请他推荐一名外籍指导教师。
【详解】1.词汇积累
代替：be in one’s place→replace
联系：contact→get in touch with
照顾：take care of→look after
打算：plan to→intend to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：He or she should be a native English speaker, currently in Beijing, experienced in both directing and teaching and also be responsible.
拓展句：Not only should he or she be a native English speaker, currently in Beijing, but also he or she is experienced in both directing and teaching and responsible.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Since you are away in Britain, we need a drama teacher to be in your place. (运用了since引导原因状语从句)
[高分句型2] If you have any questions, please contact us. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As a young boy, I was carefree. Every vacation I looked forward to two things—seeing my grandpa and hearing his wonderful stories. My grandpa was a very good storyteller. He had worked various odd jobs when he was young and wove his adventures and misadventures into fantastic tales. These wonderful tales colored my childhood.
As I grew up, I had to admit that Grandpa’s stories went on a little long, even a little boring and gradually lost their magic. However, not wanting to upset him, my brother and I would sometimes take turns sitting in the living room, listening to grandpa tell his stories.
When my grandpa was approaching 91, he suffered from serious memory-loss. It was kind of what doctors called dementia (痴呆), probably the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Following the doctor’s directions, we moved him into a Sunrise Assisted Living Community, where he could get a better care. After that, grandpa hardly came to our house.
One weekend before my grandpa’s birthday, I came to visit him. Seeing grandpa sitting in his armchair, dull-looking, I was consumed with mixed feelings. I wheeled grandpa to the sunshine in the courtyard, talking to him. He couldn’t express himself clearly and spoke in short bursts, but I listened to him patiently and carefully just as I used to be a little boy.
It was then that I noticed a shadow box with some old and yellowish photos in it. I picked one up, in which my brother, several boys in our neighborhood, and I were playing basketball with grandpa cheering us on twenty years before. My mind flashed back to those beautiful memories. Back then, Grandpa was in good physical condition and we were all wearing basketball jerseys, playing and laughing with abandon. I presented the photo to my grandpa, pointing at each member and reminding him of their names. Incredibly, grandpa could speak out the name of every player. I even caught a soft light in grandpa’s eyes and a smile on his lips.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A bright idea for grandpa’s birthday came to my mind.
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Seeing “the same players” playing there, grandpa seemed to have thought of something.
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【答案】 A bright idea for grandpa’s birthday came to my mind. “Why not give grandpa a surprise ” I said to myself. I immediately got down to carrying out my plan. Luckily, I contacted all the players in the photo. To my great delight, they were greatly touched by the plan and all agreed to join in. To make the scene real, I even managed to find all the basketball jerseys, equipment and arrange for a similar-looking basketball court. The big day finally came. After wheeling my grandpa to the court, we began the special game. While playing, I kept an eye on grandpa, waiting for something deep down.
Seeing “the same players” playing there, grandpa seemed to have thought of something. Glancing at grandpa again, I found him cheering us on just like 20 years before. Sitting in the warm sunlight, he cheered and clapped, with a bigger smile. For a while, my mind seemed to flash back to those beautiful days. Indeed, my plan somewhat worked. I was overjoyed that I could do something to delight Grandpa, an important person in my 1ife. I was not sure whether this birthday would stick in his mind, but one thing was certain: it’d definitely stick in mine.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的爷爷在作者小的时候经常给作者讲故事，现在爷爷老了，得了失忆症，住进了老人院。作者在爷爷生日前为爷爷策划了一个生日惊喜。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我想到了一个给爷爷过生日的好主意。”以及第二段首句“看到‘同一批打球的人’在那里玩，爷爷似乎想到了什么。”可知，第一段讲述的是作者为爷爷准备的惊喜就是把当年一起打球的人都聚集了起来。
②由第二段首句内容“看到‘同一批打球的人’在那里玩，爷爷似乎想到了什么。”可知，第二段可叙述爷爷的反应和作者的感触。
2.续写线索：作者小时候爷爷的陪伴——爷爷患病住进老人院——爷爷状态不好——作者想为爷爷准备惊喜——作者联系当年打球的人——爷爷似乎想到了以往的时光
3.词汇激活
行为类
①着手做……：get down to/set about doing
②成功做……：manage to do/succeed in doing/be able to do
情绪类
①开心：with a big smile on his face/wearing a big smile on his face/smiling happily
②感动：be touched/be moved
【点睛】【高分句型1】I was overjoyed that I could do something to delight Grandpa, an important person in my 1ife. （运用了that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】I was not sure whether this birthday would stick in his mind, but one thing was certain: it’d definitely stick in mine.（运用了whether引导的宾语从句）
