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高二英语试卷
试卷满分：120分
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman probably go first
A To a shop. B. To a restaurant. C. To a post office.
2. Why was the woman so late
A. Something went wrong with the bus.
B. She took somebody to hospital.
C. She didn’t catch the bus.
3. What are the two speakers doing
A. Playing a ball game.
B. Cheering for Oxford.
C. Watching a football match.
4. What did the man do last night
A. He went to a school.
B. He talked with his friend.
C. He saw a film on TV.
5. What does the man think of the woman
A. She can make money.
B. She doesn’t like money.
C. She’s careless with money.
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小题。
6. Why did the man call for help
A. Because the man lost his way home.
B. Because the man was too old to walk home.
C. Because the man was tired and unwilling to walk home.
7. Who is the woman
A. The man’s wife. B. A policewoman. C. The man’s granddaughter.
听第7段材料，回答第8~10小题。
8. What are the two speakers
A. They are foreigners. B. They are teachers. C. They are students.
9. What do the kids do with the boy from Brazil
A. They excuse him. B. They hate him. C. They welcome him.
10. What is rewarding according to the woman
A. Her students’ praises for their teacher.
B. Her students’ progress in the end.
C. Her students’ efforts to catch up.
听第8段材料，回答第11~13小题。
11. What are the speakers talking about
A. Mount Tai. B. Mount Hua. C. Mount Huang.
12. What can we learn about the man
A. He reached the top of the mountain.
B. He stopped halfway.
C. He met many famous people.
13. What can we learn about the woman
A. She doesn’t like climbing mountains.
B. She wants to climb the famous mountain, too.
C. She has been to the famous mountain before.
听第9段材料，回答第14~17小题。
14 What can we learn about the man
A. He’s lost his way. B. He’s lost something. C. He’s going to the hospital.
15. Where does the man work
A. In a town. B. In London. C. In a hospital.
16. Why does the man come to the town
A To do business. B. To have a holiday. C. To find a job.
17. Where are the speakers now
A. On the way to the hospital.
B. On the way to London.
C. On the way to a town.
听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。
18. When did the speaker buy his ticket
A. Fourteen days ago. B. Thirteen days ago. C. On Monday morning.
19. How did the speaker go to the airport
A. On a bus. B. In a car. C. On a train.
20. What can we learn from the passage
A. He had never been in a plane before.
B. He is often in a plane.
C. He had been in a plane only twice.
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
One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes — swapping their inner-city setup for a home office near the water or the bush. Here we’ve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now.
Sunshine Bay If the sounds of the ocean have been beckoning(召唤) then look no further than8Beechwood Court, located on Sunshine Cove Beach with fantastic ocean views from almost every bedroom. It has been listed on Airbnb, a website to help travellers find a homestay, so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source. Price guide: 2. 6 million-$2. 8 million Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Pat Jameson 0405442905 Murrumbateman Delivering contemporary country charm of the Hamptons, this home will make you feel like you’re on a coastal holiday, but on a farm. The home is only a few minutes’ walk to the nearest woodlands and village cafe and a 35-minute drive to the capital. Private sale Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234 Tura Beach This award-winning home combines coastal atmosphere with modern living. Only minutes away from Tura Beach, this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa. Price guide: $1. 5 million Agent: One Agency Dwyer Properties, David Dwyer 0413 902 702 Jindabyne This newly built home is located in the ever-growing Highview Estate in Jindabyne. It has high ceilings throughout, plenty of light and a kitchen that’s as stylish as it is functional. With the Snowy River just around the corner, nothing sounds more relaxing than walking alongside the water these holidays. Auction: 3 pm, December 14 Agent: Raine &Horne Snowy Mountains, Toni Wheelhouse 0431 486 588
1. What’s the special aspect of Sunshine Bay
A. It can be rented out. B. It has the nearest woodlands.
C. It’s accessible to the internet. D. It keeps up with the latest style.
2. Which property best suits people who are interested in architecture designing
A. Sunshine Bay. B. Murrumbateman. C. Jindabyne. D. Tura Beach.
3. What do the four properties have in common
A. They are located in urban regions. B. They are places with ocean views.
C. They are an escape from urban life. D. They are close to sand and water.
B
I’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.
It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.
The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed to flourish.
What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.
Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.
Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.
Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder.
4. Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden
A. To protect the injured skull.
B. To avoid being hit by the nuts.
C. To prevent herself from sunburn.
D. To protect herself from getting caught in the rain.
5. What is the tree’s survival strategy
A. It accepts new plant varieties.
B. It attracts beneficial pollinators.
C. It lets out a poison to drive away pests.
D. It produces a chemical fatal to some plants.
6. What can we learn from the passage
A. The fruits may bring inconvenience.
B. The writer finds it challenging to get rid of the tree.
C. The writer is accustomed to living without the tree.
D. The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures.
7. The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that
A. It’s better to be sure than sorry.
B. Constant dropping wears the stone.
C. Trees and plants have their own ways to flourish.
D. Acceptance instead of resistance is the better way to be.
C
Back in the early 2000s, lots of people couldn’t have imagined life without alarm clocks, CD players, calendars, cameras, or lots of other devices. But along came the iPhone and other smartphones, and they took over the functions of dozens of things we used to think were essential.
The smartphone story could even be a model for fighting climate change; not because smartphones use a small part of the energy of all the things they replace-although they do-but because they represent a different approach to design in general. And that approach is to focus on function rather than form. That requires focusing on understanding the underlying problem, and then engineering a wide range of potential solutions. This approach could revolutionize how we think about energy efficiency.
Traditionally, improvements in energy efficiency have mostly focused on individual devices, which can be quite fruitful. But focusing on individual devices is like if Apple had spent effort inventing a better alarm clock, a better CD player, a better calendar, and a better camera. Now with an iPhone, we don’t need the standalone devices at all, because it can function as all of them.
So when it comes to using energy efficiently, rather than just installing a more efficient heater, some people have focused instead on the desired function: staying warm. They designed and coated their house so well that they could get rid of their heater altogether, letting them heat their house with 99%less energy.
In the same way, rather than just making cars more efficient, what if we focus on the desired function-getting where we want when we want-and create an efficient transportation system where we can drive less or get rid of our personal cars entirely
The most energy efficient car or heater is no car, or no heater, while still being able to get around and stay warm. In other words, it’s not thinking efficient, it’s thinking different.
8. What makes the iPhone a good example of environmental protection
A. Perfecting individual devices.
B. Combining possible functions.
C. Adopting a simplest design.
D. Reducing the energy consumption.
9. According to the passage, what is the core of improving energy efficiency
A. Using recyclable materials.
B. Revolutionizing technologies.
C. Figuring out various solutions.
D. Concentrating on the essential needs.
10. What does the author think of traditional practices in energy improvements
A. Conventional. B. Out-of-date. C. Adequate. D. Perfect.
11. What can we learn from the passage
A. Think out of the box. B. Differences make it unique.
C. Be economical with energy. D. Step out of the comfort zone.
D
Do you enjoy playing computer games They can be thrilling, especially when you’re competing against others. They involve lots of skill, and offer a chance to switch off from the pressures of real life. But imagine if your gaming talents could actually be put to use in the real world Well, now businesses are waking up to the skills gamers can bring to the workplace.
As an example, the BBC spoke to trainee surgeon Saied Froghi. He played video games like Age of Empires and Halo in his spare time when he was at medical school. But this relaxing pastime wasn’t distracting him from his studies—he thinks his time in front of a screen actually helped his surgery skills. He claims it helped him with his concentration, and he compares some of the skills used in keyhole surgery with using a game console (控制台). He says, “Your hands know where the buttons are and how to exactly control the instrument.”
Certainly, operating gaming controls help to develop good hand-eye coordination, but there are other abilities you can learn which can be applied to real-life work situations. Start-up company Game Academy told the BBC’s David Molloy that some games involve strategy and resource management, which are good skills for management. It analyses gamers’ habits from their online gaming profile and offers courses in valuable skills that reflect their aptitude. These are skills that can be developed, and if carefully reworded, can be added to resumes.
Employers might still need convincing that gamers are not just teenagers wasting their time in their bedrooms without thinking about their career prospects. But business consultant Mia Bennett told the BBC that gaming can help skills like “decision-making, the ability to anticipate and planning…It also helps with meta-skills—learning how to learn, experimentation, and creative thinking.”
You might think that the idea of gaming developing transferable skills is like the games themselves—pure fantasy—and a gamer doesn’t want to associate the fun and escapism it provides with work. It certainly doesn’t guarantee you a good job, and you need to be an experienced gamer for your skills to shine. But if so much time is being spent attracted by the challenge of Portal or the strategy of Civilization, why not put those talents to good use
12. Which is not the benefit Saied Froghi get from playing games
A. He can pay more attention to his studies.
B. His hands and eyes can cooperate better.
C. He can apply his gaming skills to his surgeries.
D. His skills for management are greatly developed.
13. Why was the surgeon’s example used
A. To show he is an experienced surgeon.
B. To show he is experienced in playing games.
C. To show his game skills can be applied to his work.
D. To show playing games is the same as keyhole surgery.
14. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word in the third paragraph
A. Character B. Appearance C. Talent D. Thought
15. Which might be the best title for the passage
A. Why not put your talents to good use
B. Can playing video games get you a better job
C. Should we be encouraged to play video games
D. Are teenagers wasting their time playing video games
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It could happen anywhere at any time. ____16____ Most people, at one time or another, have been on the receiving end of a random act of kindness. In a sometimes cold world where people can be so focused on what they’re doing, a random act of kindness can make all the difference.
____17____ Hannah Bailey from London, for example, told the Metro newspaper about how she was given her fruit and vegetable shopping for free. The seller did her a small act of kindness when it emerged she didn’t have any change to pay. She was happy about it all day.
The city of Naples has long had a tradition called ‘caffè sospeso’. When buying coffee, a person who has recently been lucky would purchase two cups but only drink one, leaving the second one anonymously (匿名), out of the goodness of their heart, for a poor person to claim for free. ____18____
However, in some cases, these little acts can be a matter of life and death. Take, for example, the unnamed commuter, who in June 2018 fell off a station platform onto an electric railway track in Toronto, Canada. A quick thinking, but even now unknown, bystander selflessly leapt down to pull him to safety.
So, why do it ____19____ The people never meet again. According to UK charity The Mental Health Foundation, acts like these can “give our lives new purpose, show us other perspectives on our own problems and even make us feel content”.
____20____ Hold open a door for someone, deliver a compliment -even give up your seat on a bus. Help someone who is in need. It takes all kinds. It needn’t be anything huge. One day, whether you need it or not, someone might help you in your hour of need.
A. So give it a try.
B. Be brave to face challenges.
C. The acts aren’t paid back.
D. It can be relatively insignificant.
E. This tradition is now more common worldwide.
F. It takes some money to perform an act of kindness.
G. It’s often unexpected, but almost never unappreciated.
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。
As the new year dawned, I was at one of the lowest points of my life. In the morning, I satin a park and ____21____ the sorrows of the past year. After so much loss, I felt a need to give myself to the turning of ____22____ -the snow-covered winter, ____23____ by the unfolding of new life in spring. As I walked home, my New Year’s resolution (决心) took____24____ in my mind. My resolution became “Less grief, more green” and I looked for ways to put it into action. Therefore, I ____25____ signed up for the Arnold Arboretum training program for volunteer school field guides.
Nancy, the program director, provided us with several days of ____26____ I buried myself into the spring curriculum on pollination (授粉) . The thick notebook was ____27____ with information and diagrams about how trees and flowers produce the seeds that make sure the species will ____28____. While in training, I felt like being a student again.
After weeks of training, it was time to be a ____29____. When sixty third-graders _____30_____ off the yellow school bus for the Flowers Change class, I began to provide outdoor learning experiences for them and gave them a day full of information, excitement, and surprises.
Throughout my first spring of _____31_____“Less grief, more green”, my senses came alive and _____32_____. I moved beyond wonder and astonishment about nature to a better _____33_____ of it. I learned about the workings of a child’s mind along with the workings of trees and flowers.
I went on to be a proud and enthusiastic Arnold Arboretum field guide for four seasons. I _____34_____ carry all that understanding and curiosity about what I don’t know each time I’m out in _____35_____. And I still look at a flower through the eyes of a third-grader.
21. A. stepped away from B. put up with C. made up for D. reflected on
22. A. seasons B. purposes C. directions D. instructions
23. A. proved B. followed C. required D. decided
24. A. effect B. part C. shape D. action
25. A. gladly B. hesitantly C. desperately D. anxiously
26. A. vacation B. meeting C. training D. competition
27. A. burdened B. stuffed C. filled D. decorated
28. A. disappear B. continue C. appear D. return
29. A. teacher B. student C. reporter D. guide
30. A. kept B. showed C. took D. piled
31. A. analyzing B. conducting C. reading D. searching
32. A. existed B. expanded C. arose D. remained
33. A. understanding B. experiment C. description D. preparation
34. A. seldom B. never C. ever D. still
35. A. class B. school C. nature D. business
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。
Visitors to Britain may experience local culture in a traditional pub. But for a stranger ____36____ (visit) the country, these friendly pubs can be traps of potential bad manners for the uneducated.
Recently a team of researchers ____37____ (release) some of the hidden customs of British pubs. Most pubs have no waiters and as a result, you yourself have to go to the bar to buy drinks. A group of Italian youths wait 45 minutes before they realize they would have to fetch their own. This may sound inconvenient, ____38____ there is a hidden purpose.
Pub culture is designed to promote communication in a society known for its quietness. Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others waiting ____39____ (serve). The bar counter is ____40____ (possible) the only site in the British Isles ____41____ friendly conversation with strangers is considered entirely appropriate and a really quite normal ____42____ (behave).
“If you haven’t been to ____43____ pub, you haven’t been to Britain. “This tip can be found in a booklet The Tourists’ Guide to Pub Etiquette (礼节). The trouble is ____44____ if you do not follow the local rules, the experience may fall flat. Nothing annoys the regular customers and bar staffs more than a crowd of strangers blocking all access ____45____ the bar while they argue about what to order.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，由于疫情 （epidemic），你的好友Jim正在居家上网课，但感觉学习效率不高，非常烦恼，因此写信向你询问如何提高网课效率。请你用英语给他回信提些建议。
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sally had trouble speaking in social situations. I’m a registered nurse and I love kids and dogs. I wanted to use Bella to bring her joy, comfort and confidence the way only a dog can.
That morning in January, her teacher led us to a room by the school office. “Sally hasn’t spoken outside her home in the last two years,” she told me. “Her parents have taken her to doctors, but nothing has worked.” A little girl stood shyly just inside the doorway. Her eyes brightened when noticing my dog.
“This is Isabella Rose. I call her Bella” I said. “Would you like to pet her She doesn’t know anyone here and she’d like to meet you. She does tricks. Would you like to see ”
Sally nodded. I motioned with my hand. Bella lay down and then rolled over. Sally’s eyes cheered up. “She’ll do it for you too,” I said. “I can teach you.”
I showed Sally the hand signals for various commands. She was a natural with Bella. Soon Sally was able to take Bella at her pace all on her own. I could see her standing taller, more sure of herself each time we met.
One morning, when she was working with Bella, I heard a tiny voice, barely a whisper: “Good dog.” Sally didn’t take her eyes off Bella, but I wanted to jump for joy. Sally spoke a little more each week, only to Bella at first, but then to me. Later, she started giving voice commands with her hand signals and her confidence rose. Still, she hadn’t spoken in her classroom.
“Could you bring Bella to my class and show the other kids her tricks ” Sally asked me one day. An idea struck me. “Why don’t you do it ” I said. “I know you can. You’re as good with Bella as I am.” Now, Sally stood nervously in front of her kindergarten class, with Bella sitting calmly by her side. Her classmates focused on Sally, waiting for her to speak.
注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
But not a word came out.
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Paragraph 2:
The next week, Sally told me she wanted to try again, looking up at me with determination.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________武汉市部分重点中学2022-2023学年度上学期期中联考
高二英语试卷
试卷满分：120分
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman probably go first
A To a shop. B. To a restaurant. C. To a post office.
2. Why was the woman so late
A. Something went wrong with the bus.
B. She took somebody to hospital.
C. She didn’t catch the bus.
3. What are the two speakers doing
A. Playing a ball game.
B. Cheering for Oxford.
C. Watching a football match.
4. What did the man do last night
A. He went to a school.
B. He talked with his friend.
C. He saw a film on TV.
5. What does the man think of the woman
A. She can make money.
B. She doesn’t like money.
C. She’s careless with money.
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小题。
6. Why did the man call for help
A. Because the man lost his way home.
B. Because the man was too old to walk home.
C. Because the man was tired and unwilling to walk home.
7. Who is the woman
A. The man’s wife. B. A policewoman. C. The man’s granddaughter.
听第7段材料，回答第8~10小题。
8. What are the two speakers
A. They are foreigners. B. They are teachers. C. They are students.
9. What do the kids do with the boy from Brazil
A. They excuse him. B. They hate him. C. They welcome him.
10. What is rewarding according to the woman
A. Her students’ praises for their teacher.
B. Her students’ progress in the end.
C. Her students’ efforts to catch up.
听第8段材料，回答第11~13小题。
11. What are the speakers talking about
A. Mount Tai. B. Mount Hua. C. Mount Huang.
12. What can we learn about the man
A. He reached the top of the mountain.
B. He stopped halfway.
C. He met many famous people.
13. What can we learn about the woman
A. She doesn’t like climbing mountains.
B. She wants to climb the famous mountain, too.
C. She has been to the famous mountain before.
听第9段材料，回答第14~17小题。
14. What can we learn about the man
A. He’s lost his way. B. He’s lost something. C. He’s going to the hospital.
15. Where does the man work
A. In a town. B. In London. C. In a hospital.
16. Why does the man come to the town
A. To do business. B. To have a holiday. C. To find a job.
17. Where are the speakers now
A. On the way to the hospital.
B. On the way to London.
C. On the way to a town.
听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。
18. When did the speaker buy his ticket
A. Fourteen days ago. B. Thirteen days ago. C. On Monday morning.
19. How did the speaker go to the airport
A. On a bus. B. In a car. C. On a train.
20. What can we learn from the passage
A. He had never been in a plane before.
B. He is often in a plane.
C. He had been in a plane only twice.
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
One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes — swapping their inner-city setup for a home office near the water or the bush. Here we’ve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now.
Sunshine Bay If the sounds of the ocean have been beckoning(召唤), then look no further than8Beechwood Court, located on Sunshine Cove Beach with fantastic ocean views from almost every bedroom. It has been listed on Airbnb, a website to help travellers find a homestay, so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source. Price guide: 2. 6 million-$2. 8 million Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Pat Jameson 0405442905 Murrumbateman Delivering contemporary country charm of the Hamptons, this home will make you feel like you’re on a coastal holiday, but on a farm. The home is only a few minutes’ walk to the nearest woodlands and village cafe and a 35-minute drive to the capital. Private sale Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234 Tura Beach This award-winning home combines coastal atmosphere with modern living. Only minutes away from Tura Beach, this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa. Price guide: $1. 5 million Agent: One Agency Dwyer Properties, David Dwyer 0413 902 702 Jindabyne This newly built home is located in the ever-growing Highview Estate in Jindabyne. It has high ceilings throughout, plenty of light and a kitchen that’s as stylish as it is functional. With the Snowy River just around the corner, nothing sounds more relaxing than walking alongside the water these holidays. Auction: 3 pm, December 14 Agent: Raine &Horne Snowy Mountains, Toni Wheelhouse 0431 486 588
1. What’s the special aspect of Sunshine Bay
A. It can be rented out. B. It has the nearest woodlands.
C. It’s accessible to the internet. D. It keeps up with the latest style.
2. Which property best suits people who are interested in architecture designing
A. Sunshine Bay. B. Murrumbateman. C. Jindabyne. D. Tura Beach.
3. What do the four properties have in common
A. They are located in urban regions. B. They are places with ocean views.
C. They are an escape from urban life. D. They are close to sand and water.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了疫情时期深受购房者欢迎的四处房产。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sunshine Bay部分中“It has been listed on Airbnb, a website to help travellers find a homestay, so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source.(它已被列入Airbnb网站，该网站旨在帮助旅行者找到寄宿家庭，因此房主可以选择将其作为额外收入来源)”可知，Sunshine Bay的特别之处在于它可以出租，故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Tura Beach部分中“Only minutes away from Tura Beach, this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa.( 距离Tura沙滩只有几分钟的路程，这处由建筑师设计的房产分布在两层，有大型的生活和餐饮区，延伸到带有水疗中心的室外区域)”可知，此处房产建筑风格别具一格，适合对建筑感兴趣的购房者，故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes — swapping their inner-city setup for a home office near the water or the bush. Here we’ve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now.(在新冠疫情期间，一个趋势是，许多购房者选择了远离繁华之地，将他们的市中心的家搬到临水或灌木丛的地方)”可知，这四处房产的共同点是它们是远离城市生活，故选C。
B
I’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.
It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.
The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed to flourish.
What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.
Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.
Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.
Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder.
4. Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden
A. To protect the injured skull.
B. To avoid being hit by the nuts.
C. To prevent herself from sunburn.
D. To protect herself from getting caught in the rain.
5. What is the tree’s survival strategy
A. It accepts new plant varieties.
B. It attracts beneficial pollinators.
C. It lets out a poison to drive away pests.
D. It produces a chemical fatal to some plants.
6. What can we learn from the passage
A. The fruits may bring inconvenience.
B. The writer finds it challenging to get rid of the tree.
C. The writer is accustomed to living without the tree.
D. The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures.
7. The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that
A. It’s better to be sure than sorry.
B. Constant dropping wears the stone.
C. Trees and plants have their own ways to flourish.
D. Acceptance instead of resistance is the better way to be.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者在与一棵黑核桃树爱恨交的18年中，终于找到了与之相处的方式——接受而不是反抗。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden. (在9月底或10月初，像棒球一样坚硬的水果会掉落，威胁到你、你的孩子、你的邻居和住在他们隔壁的人的头骨。在八月初吃饭的时候，院子里的伞是必须的，至于我，在花园里工作的时候，我戴着自行车头盔)”可知，作者在花园里工作时戴上自行车头盔，是为了避免被坚果击中。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一二句“The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. (黑核桃还通过根部释放一种化学物质，这是一种竞争策略。它对几种常见植物有毒)”可知，黑核桃树通过释放致命化学物质毒死其他常见植物来生存。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句“I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. (我无法想象没有鸟儿的春天，它们每年都飞来，在黎明前高声歌唱)”以及末段末句“In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder. (作为回报，我的核桃为野生动物提供了栖息地和提醒)”可知，这颗黑核桃树是许多鸟类和其他生物的栖息地。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据末段前三句“Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. (就像任何好的关系一样，我永远不会满意。我被这棵树困住了，所以我会倾听它的需求，给它所需的空间)”可知，作者在黑核桃树带来的痛苦和快乐中找到了与之相处的方式——倾听需求，给予空间。故选D。
C
Back in the early 2000s, lots of people couldn’t have imagined life without alarm clocks, CD players, calendars, cameras, or lots of other devices. But along came the iPhone and other smartphones, and they took over the functions of dozens of things we used to think were essential.
The smartphone story could even be a model for fighting climate change; not because smartphones use a small part of the energy of all the things they replace-although they do-but because they represent a different approach to design in general. And that approach is to focus on function rather than form. That requires focusing on understanding the underlying problem, and then engineering a wide range of potential solutions. This approach could revolutionize how we think about energy efficiency.
Traditionally, improvements in energy efficiency have mostly focused on individual devices, which can be quite fruitful. But focusing on individual devices is like if Apple had spent effort inventing a better alarm clock, a better CD player, a better calendar, and a better camera. Now with an iPhone, we don’t need the standalone devices at all, because it can function as all of them.
So when it comes to using energy efficiently, rather than just installing a more efficient heater, some people have focused instead on the desired function: staying warm. They designed and coated their house so well that they could get rid of their heater altogether, letting them heat their house with 99%less energy.
In the same way, rather than just making cars more efficient, what if we focus on the desired function-getting where we want when we want-and create an efficient transportation system where we can drive less or get rid of our personal cars entirely
The most energy efficient car or heater is no car, or no heater, while still being able to get around and stay warm. In other words, it’s not thinking efficient, it’s thinking different.
8. What makes the iPhone a good example of environmental protection
A. Perfecting individual devices.
B. Combining possible functions.
C. Adopting a simplest design.
D. Reducing the energy consumption.
9. According to the passage, what is the core of improving energy efficiency
A. Using recyclable materials.
B. Revolutionizing technologies.
C. Figuring out various solutions.
D. Concentrating on the essential needs.
10. What does the author think of traditional practices in energy improvements
A. Conventional. B. Out-of-date. C. Adequate. D. Perfect.
11. What can we learn from the passage
A. Think out of the box. B. Differences make it unique.
C. Be economical with energy. D. Step out of the comfort zone.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为说明文。在21世纪初，许多人无法想象没有闹钟、CD播放器、日历、相机或许多其他设备的生活是什么样的。但随着iPhone和其他智能手机的出现，它们取代了我们过去认为必不可少的几十种功能。这也彻底改变了我们对能源效率的看法。能源效应注重于人们的基本需求，创造一个高效的交通系统，尽可能地节约能源。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But along came the iPhone and other smartphones, and they took over the functions of dozens of things we used to think were essential.(但随着iPhone和其他智能手机的出现，它们接管了几十种我们过去认为必不可少的功能。)”和第二段中的“The smartphone story could even be a model for fighting climate change; not because smartphones use a small part of the energy of all the things they replace-although they do-but because they represent a different approach to design in general. And that approach is to focus on function rather than form.(智能手机的故事甚至可以成为对抗气候变化的一个模式；不是因为智能手机只消耗了它们所取代的所有东西的一小部分能源——尽管它们确实如此——而是因为它们代表了一种总体上不同的设计方法。这种方法是关注功能而不是形式。)”可知，iPhone和其他智能手机取代了我们过去认为必不可少的几十种功能，智能手机注重的是功能。由此可推断出智能手机成为环保的典范是因为它们是许多功能的组合。故选B。
【9题详解】
推断判断题。根据第三段“Traditionally, improvements in energy efficiency have mostly focused on individual devices, which can be quite fruitful. But focusing on individual devices is like if Apple had spent effort inventing a better alarm clock, a better CD player, a better calendar, and a better camera. Now with an iPhone, we don’t need the standalone devices at all, because it can function as all of them.(传统上，能源效率的提高主要集中在单个设备上，这可能相当富有成效。但专注于单个设备，就好比苹果公司花精力发明了更好的闹钟、更好的CD机、更好的日历和更好的相机。现在有了iPhone，我们完全不需要独立的设备，因为它可以兼任他们所有的设备的功能。)”和第四段中具体例子“So when it comes to using energy efficiently, rather than just installing a more efficient heater, some people have focused instead on the desired function(因此，当谈到高效利用能源，不仅仅是安装一个更有效的加热器，一些人更注重想要的功能。)”，可推断，提高能源效率的核心是注重于人们的基本需要。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。从文章第三段“Traditionally, improvements in energy efficiency have mostly focused on individual devices, which can be quite fruitful.(传统上，能源效率的提高主要集中在单个设备上，这是非常有成效的)可以推断出作者对于传统的做法持认可的态度。结合本段最后一句话 “Now with an iPhone, we don’t need the standalone devices at all, because it can function as all of them.(现在有了iPhone，我们完全不需要独立的设备，因为它可以兼任他们所有的设备的功能。)可推断出作者更加推崇当前新的发展趋势，而传统的做法有点过时了，故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一段对于全文进行了总结，根据最后一段内容“The most energy efficient car or heater is no car, or no heater, while still being able to get around and stay warm. In other words, it’s not thinking efficient, it’s thinking different.(最节能的汽车或加热器是没有汽车，或没有加热器，但仍然能够四处走动和保持温暖。换句话说，这不是高效的思考，而是与众不同的思考。)”可知，文章带来的启示是要跳出思维的框框，就是要打破常规。分析选项A. Think out of the box. 打破常规；B. Differences make it unique. 差异使它独一无二；C. Be economical with energy节约能源；D. Step out of the comfort zone走出舒适区，可知A项符合题意，故选A。
D
Do you enjoy playing computer games They can be thrilling, especially when you’re competing against others. They involve lots of skill, and offer a chance to switch off from the pressures of real life. But imagine if your gaming talents could actually be put to use in the real world Well, now businesses are waking up to the skills gamers can bring to the workplace.
As an example, the BBC spoke to trainee surgeon Saied Froghi. He played video games like Age of Empires and Halo in his spare time when he was at medical school. But this relaxing pastime wasn’t distracting him from his studies—he thinks his time in front of a screen actually helped his surgery skills. He claims it helped him with his concentration, and he compares some of the skills used in keyhole surgery with using a game console (控制台). He says, “Your hands know where the buttons are and how to exactly control the instrument.”
Certainly, operating gaming controls help to develop good hand-eye coordination, but there are other abilities you can learn which can be applied to real-life work situations. Start-up company Game Academy told the BBC’s David Molloy that some games involve strategy and resource management, which are good skills for management. It analyses gamers’ habits from their online gaming profile and offers courses in valuable skills that reflect their aptitude. These are skills that can be developed, and if carefully reworded, can be added to resumes.
Employers might still need convincing that gamers are not just teenagers wasting their time in their bedrooms without thinking about their career prospects. But business consultant Mia Bennett told the BBC that gaming can help skills like “decision-making, the ability to anticipate and planning…It also helps with meta-skills—learning how to learn, experimentation, and creative thinking.”
You might think that the idea of gaming developing transferable skills is like the games themselves—pure fantasy—and a gamer doesn’t want to associate the fun and escapism it provides with work. It certainly doesn’t guarantee you a good job, and you need to be an experienced gamer for your skills to shine. But if so much time is being spent attracted by the challenge of Portal or the strategy of Civilization, why not put those talents to good use
12. Which is not the benefit Saied Froghi get from playing games
A. He can pay more attention to his studies.
B. His hands and eyes can cooperate better.
C. He can apply his gaming skills to his surgeries.
D. His skills for management are greatly developed.
13. Why was the surgeon’s example used
A. To show he is an experienced surgeon.
B. To show he is experienced in playing games.
C. To show his game skills can be applied to his work.
D. To show playing games is the same as keyhole surgery.
14. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word in the third paragraph
A. Character B. Appearance C. Talent D. Thought
15. Which might be the best title for the passage
A. Why not put your talents to good use
B. Can playing video games get you a better job
C. Should we be encouraged to play video games
D. Are teenagers wasting their time playing video games
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。对不少人来说，玩电子游戏是一种用来娱乐消遣的方式。本文探讨游戏玩家是否能在玩电子游戏中学习并开发实用的生活和职场技能，帮助找到一份好的工作。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“As an example, the BBC spoke to trainee surgeon Saied Froghi. He played video games like Age of Empires and Halo in his spare time when he was at medical school. But this relaxing pastime wasn’t distracting him from his studies—he thinks his time in front of a screen actually helped his surgery skills. He claims it helped him with his concentration, and he compares some of the skills used in keyhole surgery with using a game console (控制台). He says, ‘Your hands know where the buttons are and how to exactly control the instrument.’(例如，BBC采访了实习外科医生Saied Froghi。他在医学院的业余时间玩过Age of Empires和Halo等电子游戏。但这种轻松的消遣并没有分散他的学习注意力——他认为他在屏幕前的时间实际上有助于他的手术技能。他声称这有助于他的注意力集中，并将锁孔手术中使用的一些技能与使用游戏机进行了比较。他说：‘你的手知道按钮在哪里，以及如何精确地控制仪器。’)”以及第三段第一、二句“Certainly, operating gaming controls help to develop good hand-eye coordination, but there are other abilities you can learn which can be applied to real-life work situations. Start-up company Game Academy told the BBC’s David Molloy that some games involve strategy and resource management, which are good skills for management. (当然，操作游戏控制器有助于培养良好的手眼协调能力，但你还可以学习其他能力，这些能力可以应用到现实工作中。初创公司Game Academy告诉BBC的David Molloy，一些游戏涉及战略和资源管理，这是很好的管理技能。)”可知Saied Froghi玩游戏技能可以应用到他的手术中，使他手眼配合更好，管理能力得到提高，Saied Froghi认为玩游戏没有分散他的学习注意力，但是不能推断玩游戏使他把更多注意力放在学习上。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Well, now businesses are waking up to the skills gamers can bring to the workplace.(好吧，现在企业开始意识到游戏玩家可以为工作场所带来的技能。)”以及第二段“As an example, the BBC spoke to trainee surgeon Saied Froghi. He played video games like Age of Empires and Halo in his spare time when he was at medical school. But this relaxing pastime wasn’t distracting him from his studies—he thinks his time in front of a screen actually helped his surgery skills. He claims it helped him with his concentration, and he compares some of the skills used in keyhole surgery with using a game console (控制台).(例如，BBC采访了实习外科医生Saied Froghi。他在医学院的业余时间玩过Age of Empires和Halo等电子游戏。但这种轻松的消遣并没有分散他的学习注意力——他认为他在屏幕前的时间实际上有助于他的手术技能。他声称这有助于他的注意力集中，并将锁孔手术中使用的一些技能与使用游戏机进行了比较。)”可知文中提到外科医生的例子是为了说明游戏技巧可以应用到工作中。故选C。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段最后两句“It analyses gamers’ habits from their online gaming profile and offers courses in valuable skills that reflect their aptitude. These are skills that can be developed, and if carefully reworded, can be added to resumes.(它从玩家的在线游戏资料中分析他们的习惯，并提供反映他们aptitude的有价值的技能课程。这些技能是可以培养的，如果仔细措辞，可以添加到简历中。)”以及第四段“But business consultant Mia Bennett told the BBC that gaming can help skills like ‘decision-making, the ability to anticipate and planning...It also helps with meta-skills—learning how to learn, experimentation, and creative thinking.’(但商业顾问米娅·贝内特告诉BBC，游戏可以帮助诸如‘决策、预测和计划的能力……它还有助于元技能——学会如何学习、实验和创造性思维。’)”可知游戏有助于培养决策、预测能力和规划等技能，由此可知“valuable skills that reflect their aptitude”指的是反应游戏玩家才华、才能的一些技能，因此aptitude意思与talent相近。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。文章第一段最后两句“But imagine if your gaming talents could actually be put to use in the real world Well, now businesses are waking up to the skills gamers can bring to the workplace.(但想象一下，如果你的游戏天赋能够在现实世界中发挥作用 现在，企业正在意识到游戏玩家可以给工作场所带来的技能。)”说明现在企业正在意识到游戏玩家可以给职场带来的技能；下文详细阐述了在打游戏的过程中可以学到的实用的生活和职场技能；结合最后一段“You might think that the idea of gaming developing transferable skills is like the games themselves—pure fantasy—and a gamer doesn’t want to associate the fun and escapism it provides with work. It certainly doesn’t guarantee you a good job, and you need to be an experienced gamer for your skills to shine. But if so much time is being spent attracted by the challenge of Portal or the strategy of Civilization, why not put those talents to good use ( 你可能会认为游戏开发可转移技能的想法就像游戏本身一样——纯粹的幻想——玩家不想把游戏提供的乐趣和逃避现实与工作联系起来。这并不能保证你就能得到一份好工作，你需要成为一名经验丰富的玩家才能让你的技能发光。但如果玩家在《传送门》的挑战或《文明》的策略上花了这么多时间，为什么不好好利用这些天赋呢 )”可知文章主要是关于玩电子游戏是否帮助学习并开发实用的生活和职场技能，并且找到一份好的工作。由此可知，B选项“Can playing video games get you a better job (玩电子游戏能帮你找到更好的工作吗 )”能够概括全文，适合作为文章标题。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It could happen anywhere at any time. ____16____ Most people, at one time or another, have been on the receiving end of a random act of kindness. In a sometimes cold world where people can be so focused on what they’re doing, a random act of kindness can make all the difference.
____17____ Hannah Bailey from London, for example, told the Metro newspaper about how she was given her fruit and vegetable shopping for free. The seller did her a small act of kindness when it emerged she didn’t have any change to pay. She was happy about it all day.
The city of Naples has long had a tradition called ‘caffè sospeso’. When buying coffee, a person who has recently been lucky would purchase two cups but only drink one, leaving the second one anonymously (匿名), out of the goodness of their heart, for a poor person to claim for free. ____18____
However, in some cases, these little acts can be a matter of life and death. Take, for example, the unnamed commuter, who in June 2018 fell off a station platform onto an electric railway track in Toronto, Canada. A quick thinking, but even now unknown, bystander selflessly leapt down to pull him to safety.
So, why do it ____19____ The people never meet again. According to UK charity The Mental Health Foundation, acts like these can “give our lives new purpose, show us other perspectives on our own problems and even make us feel content”.
____20____ Hold open a door for someone, deliver a compliment -even give up your seat on a bus. Help someone who is in need. It takes all kinds. It needn’t be anything huge. One day, whether you need it or not, someone might help you in your hour of need.
A. So give it a try.
B. Be brave to face challenges.
C. The acts aren’t paid back.
D. It can be relatively insignificant.
E. This tradition is now more common worldwide.
F. It takes some money to perform an act of kindness.
G. It’s often unexpected, but almost never unappreciated.
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. E 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章说明了善举通常是意料之外的，但几乎从未被忽视过，并列举了一些世界各地人们受到他人善举的事件和传统。
【16题详解】
根据上文“It could happen anywhere at any time(它可以发生在任何时间任何地点)”可知，设空处承接上文，指出它是不可预测的，G选项：It’s often unexpected, but almost never unappreciated(这通常是意料之外的，但几乎没有不被欣赏的)符合语境，选项中的“unexpected”是关键词，故选G。
【17题详解】
设空处概括本段内容，根据后文“The seller did her a small act of kindness when it emerged she didn’t have any change to pay. She was happy about it all day.(当发现她没有零钱支付时，卖家做了一个小小的善举。她为此高兴了一整天)”可知，设空处为善举可以是微不足道的。D项：It can be relatively insignificant(它可以是相对微不足道的)符合语境，可以概括本段内容。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据本段第一句“The city of Naples has long had a tradition called ‘caffè sospeso’(那不勒斯市一直有一个叫做“索斯披索咖啡”的传统)”可知本段讲述的是那不勒斯市有一个悠久的传统叫“索斯披索咖啡”。后文为描述这一传统给出的例子，本空位于段尾，起总结作用，根据段首第一句中“tradition”故可对应到E选项：This tradition is now more common worldwide.(这一传统现在在世界范围内更为普遍)。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据下文“The people never meet again.( 这些人再也不会遇见)”可知，这种行为是得不到回报的，故可对应到C选项：The acts aren’t paid back.(这种行为是不会被回报的)。故选C。
【20题详解】
后文“Hold open a door for someone, deliver a compliment -even give up your seat on a bus. Help someone who is in need.(为别人开门，赞美别人——甚至在公共汽车上让座。帮助有需要的人)”列出一些具体的善举行为。由此推知，空处鼓励人们去尝试。故可对应到A项：So give it a try. (所以试一试吧)合乎题意。故选A。
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。
As the new year dawned, I was at one of the lowest points of my life. In the morning, I satin a park and ____21____ the sorrows of the past year. After so much loss, I felt a need to give myself to the turning of ____22____ -the snow-covered winter, ____23____ by the unfolding of new life in spring. As I walked home, my New Year’s resolution (决心) took____24____ in my mind. My resolution became “Less grief, more green” and I looked for ways to put it into action. Therefore, I ____25____ signed up for the Arnold Arboretum training program for volunteer school field guides.
Nancy, the program director, provided us with several days of ____26____ I buried myself into the spring curriculum on pollination (授粉) . The thick notebook was ____27____ with information and diagrams about how trees and flowers produce the seeds that make sure the species will ____28____. While in training, I felt like being a student again.
After weeks of training, it was time to be a ____29____. When sixty third-graders _____30_____ off the yellow school bus for the Flowers Change class, I began to provide outdoor learning experiences for them and gave them a day full of information, excitement, and surprises.
Throughout my first spring of _____31_____“Less grief, more green”, my senses came alive and _____32_____. I moved beyond wonder and astonishment about nature to a better _____33_____ of it. I learned about the workings of a child’s mind along with the workings of trees and flowers.
I went on to be a proud and enthusiastic Arnold Arboretum field guide for four seasons. I _____34_____ carry all that understanding and curiosity about what I don’t know each time I’m out in _____35_____. And I still look at a flower through the eyes of a third-grader.
21. A. stepped away from B. put up with C. made up for D. reflected on
22. A. seasons B. purposes C. directions D. instructions
23. A. proved B. followed C. required D. decided
24. A. effect B. part C. shape D. action
25. A. gladly B. hesitantly C. desperately D. anxiously
26. A. vacation B. meeting C. training D. competition
27. A. burdened B. stuffed C. filled D. decorated
28. A. disappear B. continue C. appear D. return
29. A. teacher B. student C. reporter D. guide
30. A. kept B. showed C. took D. piled
31. A. analyzing B. conducting C. reading D. searching
32. A. existed B. expanded C. arose D. remained
33. A. understanding B. experiment C. description D. preparation
34. A. seldom B. never C. ever D. still
35. A. class B. school C. nature D. business
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者决定走出悲伤，给自己定下新年决心：“少忧愁、多绿色”，并参加了Arnold Arboretum 训练项目，志愿去学校实地指导。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：早晨，我漫步在公园里，回想着过去一年的悲伤。A. stepped away from远离；B. put up with忍受；C. made up for弥补；D. reflected on回想。由“the past year”可知是过去的事情，故推知本处是“回想”过去一年的悲伤；故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在失去了这么多东西之后，我觉得有必要把自己投入到季节的转换中去——白雪覆盖的冬天，随之而来的是春天的新生命。A. seasons季节；B. purposes目的；C. directions方向；D. instructions指示。由“the snow-covered winter, ____3____ by the unfolding of new life in spring.”可知是季节的转换；故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在失去了这么多东西之后，我觉得有必要把自己投入到季节的转换中去——白雪覆盖的冬天，随之而来的是春天的新生命。A. proved 证明；B. followed紧跟；C. required要求；D. decided决定。根据常识可知，春天是紧跟着冬天而来的；故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我走回家的时候，我的新年愿望在我的脑海里成形了。A.effect影响；B. part部分；C. shape形状；D. action行动。由下文“My resolution became “Less grief (忧愁), more green” 可推知本处是作者的新年愿望在脑海里成形了，take shape意为“成形”，符合题意；故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，我很高兴地报名参加了阿诺德植物园的志愿学校野外向导培训计划。A. gladly高兴地；B. hesitantly犹豫地；C. desperately绝望地；D. anxiously焦虑地。由上文“My resolution became “Less grief, more green” and I looked for ways to put it into action.”可知作者的愿望变成了“少一些悲伤，多一些绿色”，想办法把它付诸行动，故推知本处是作者“高兴地”参加培训计划，即付诸了行动；故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：项目主任南希为我们提供了几天的培训，我全身心地投入到授粉的春季课程中。A. vacation假期；B. meeting会议；C. training培训、训练；D. competition竞赛。由后文中“While in training, I felt like being a student ___11___.”可知这里是培训；故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：厚厚的笔记本上写满了关于树木和花朵如何产生确保物种延续的种子的信息和图表。A. burdened负荷的；B. stuffed塞满了的；C. filled充满的；D. decorated被装饰的。由上文“I buried myself into the spring curriculum on pollination (授粉) .”可知作者在上授粉课程，故推知本处是作者笔记本上写满了与该课程相关的内容；be filled with译为“充满着”符合题意；故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：厚厚的笔记本上写满了关于树木和花朵如何产生确保物种延续的种子的信息和图表。A. disappear消失；B. continue继续；C. appear出现；D. return返回。由“trees and flowers produce the seeds”可知，树木和花朵产生种子，而种子是让物种能继续繁殖下去的，保证了物种的延续；故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：数周培训后，是时候成为指导者了。A. teacher老师；B. student学生；C. reporter记者；D. guide指导者。由文章最后一段中“I went on to be a proud and enthusiastic Arnold Arboretum field guide for four seasons.”可知作者是一个指导者了；故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：当六十名三年级学生从黄色校车上蜂拥而出去参加花卉交接班时，我开始为他们提供户外学习经历，让他们一整天都充满了信息、兴奋和惊喜。A. kept (off)不接近；B. showed (off)炫耀；C. took (off)脱掉；D. piled (off)蜂涌而出。由“When sixty third-graders”可知是60个学生，故推知是60名学生从黄色校车上蜂拥而出去参加花卉交接班；故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动名词词义辨析。句意：在我指挥“少一些悲伤，多一些绿色”的第一个春天里，我的意识活跃起来并扩展了。A. analyzing分析；B. conducting指挥；C. reading阅读；D. searching搜查。由上文“I began to provide outdoor learning experiences for them”，可知作者给他们提供经验，故推知作者是指挥他们怎样去学习；故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我指挥“少一些悲伤，多一些绿色”的第一个春天里，我的意识活跃起来并扩展了。A. existed存在；B. expanded扩展；C. arose产生；D. remained保持。由“my senses came alive and ____12____”可推知是作者的意识活跃并扩展；故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不再对大自然感到惊奇和惊讶，而是对它有了更好的了解。A. understanding理解；B. experiment实验；C. description描述；D. preparation准备。由下文“I learned about the workings of a child’s mind along with the workings of trees and flowers.”可知作者在给别人做指导的时候，作者自己对自然有了更好的了解；故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：每次在大自然中，我仍然对我所不知道的东西怀有理解和好奇心。A. seldom很少；B. never从不；C. ever 曾经；D. still仍然。由下文“And I still look at a flower through the eyes of a third-grader.”可知空处用“仍然”，与下文构成排比；故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：每次在大自然中，我仍然对我所不知道的东西怀有理解和好奇心。A. class教室；B. school学校；C. nature自然；D. business事务。由下文中“look at a flower可知，本处是作者外出到大自然中；故选C项。
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。
Visitors to Britain may experience local culture in a traditional pub. But for a stranger ____36____ (visit) the country, these friendly pubs can be traps of potential bad manners for the uneducated.
Recently a team of researchers ____37____ (release) some of the hidden customs of British pubs. Most pubs have no waiters and as a result, you yourself have to go to the bar to buy drinks. A group of Italian youths wait 45 minutes before they realize they would have to fetch their own. This may sound inconvenient, ____38____ there is a hidden purpose.
Pub culture is designed to promote communication in a society known for its quietness. Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others waiting ____39____ (serve). The bar counter is ____40____ (possible) the only site in the British Isles ____41____ friendly conversation with strangers is considered entirely appropriate and a really quite normal ____42____ (behave).
“If you haven’t been to ____43____ pub, you haven’t been to Britain. “This tip can be found in a booklet The Tourists’ Guide to Pub Etiquette (礼节). The trouble is ____44____ if you do not follow the local rules, the experience may fall flat. Nothing annoys the regular customers and bar staffs more than a crowd of strangers blocking all access ____45____ the bar while they argue about what to order.
【答案】36. visiting##to visit
37. have released
38. but 39. to be served
40. possibly
41. where 42. behavior ##behaviour 43. a
44. that 45. to
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章主要介绍了非常有代表性的英国酒吧文化的相关内容。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：但对于刚来到这个国家或是要来这里的陌生人来说，这些友好的酒吧可能会成为无知的人潜在的不良习惯的陷阱。此处应用非谓语动词，作定语修饰名词“a stranger”，并与其构成主动关系；由句意可知，这里可指“正在参观这个国家”的陌生人，应用现在分词形式visiting；或是“将要来参观”的陌生人，应用动词不定式to visit。故填visiting/to visit。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：最近，一组研究人员公布了英国酒吧隐藏的一些习俗。分析句子可知，此处应为谓语动词；根据时间状语“Recently”可知，应用现在完成时；由句意，应为主动语态；主语“a team of researchers”是可数名词复数，谓语动词应用复数，故填have released。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：这听起来可能不太方便，但却有一个隐藏的目的。分析句子可知，此处应用连词，连接两个并列句；根据句意，应为转折关系，故用连词but。故填but。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：站在吧台等候服务可以让你和其他等候服务的人聊天。由句中谓语动词“allows”可知，此处应为非谓语动词；wait to do sth为固定短语，意为：等着去做某事；根据句意，空处与“others”构成被动关系，所以应用被动形式 to be served；waiting to be served 作定语修饰“others”。故填to be served。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：在British Isles，与陌生人友好交谈被认为是完全合适的、非常正常的行为的唯一场所可能就是吧台了。分析句子可知，此处应为副词，修饰动词“is”。故填possibly。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在British Isles，与陌生人友好交谈被认为是完全合适的、非常正常的行为的唯一场所可能就是吧台了。分析句子可知，“the British Isles”后为定语从句，所以此处应为关系词，在从句中作状语，先行词为“the British Isles”，应用关系副词where。故填where。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意：在British Isles，与陌生人友好交谈被认为是完全合适的、非常正常的行为的唯一场所可能就是吧台了。分析句子可知，此处应用名词；根据不定冠词“a”，应用单数形式behavior/behaviour（两种写法）。故填behavior/behaviour。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意：如果你没去过酒吧，你就没去过英国。pub“酒吧”是可数名词，此处为泛指，应用不定冠词，且该词的发音是辅音音素开头，故填a。
【44题详解】
考查表语从句。句意：问题是，如果你不遵守当地的规则，你的体验可能会落空。分析句子可知，“is”后跟表语从句，此处应为连接词，从句成分和意义都完整，所以应用连接词that。故填that。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：没有什么比一群陌生人堵在酒吧的所有通道上，同时还为点什么而争吵更让老顾客和酒吧员工恼火的了了。分析句子可知，此处应用介词；access to...为固定短语，意为：接近、通向……的入口。故填to。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，由于疫情 （epidemic），你的好友Jim正在居家上网课，但感觉学习效率不高，非常烦恼，因此写信向你询问如何提高网课效率。请你用英语给他回信提些建议。
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
Due to the epidemic, you are taking online courses at home. I understand quite well that you feel annoyed at your low study efficiency. Here I’m writing to offer some useful advice.
To begin with when taking online courses, you are supposed to stay away from electronic devices, which will undoubtedly distract your attention from time to time. By keeping a distance with them, you will find it easier to focus on your lessons. In addition, I strongly recommend you to make a study schedule. Only when you are aware of your arrangement can you make better use of your time. If necessary, you’d better contact your teacher whenever you feel confused. It is the timely communication with your teacher that will save you a lot of troubles.
Hopefully, my advice will be of great help to you. Take good care of yourself during the epidemic.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给好友Jim写一封信，针对如何提高网课效率给出你的建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
因为，由于：due to→because of
建议：advice→suggestion
专注于：focus on→concentrate on
此外：in addition→what’s more
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In addition, I strongly recommend you to make a study schedule.
拓展句：In addition I strongly recommend you to make a study schedule, which can help you improve your learning efficiency.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I understand quite well that you feel annoyed at your low study efficiency.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】To begin with, when taking online courses, you are supposed to stay away from electronic devices, which will undoubtedly distract your attention from time to time.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sally had trouble speaking in social situations. I’m a registered nurse and I love kids and dogs. I wanted to use Bella to bring her joy, comfort and confidence the way only a dog can.
That morning in January, her teacher led us to a room by the school office. “Sally hasn’t spoken outside her home in the last two years,” she told me. “Her parents have taken her to doctors, but nothing has worked.” A little girl stood shyly just inside the doorway. Her eyes brightened when noticing my dog.
“This is Isabella Rose. I call her Bella,” I said. “Would you like to pet her She doesn’t know anyone here and she’d like to meet you. She does tricks. Would you like to see ”
Sally nodded. I motioned with my hand. Bella lay down and then rolled over. Sally’s eyes cheered up. “She’ll do it for you too,” I said. “I can teach you.”
I showed Sally the hand signals for various commands. She was a natural with Bella. Soon Sally was able to take Bella at her pace all on her own. I could see her standing taller, more sure of herself each time we met.
One morning, when she was working with Bella, I heard a tiny voice, barely a whisper: “Good dog.” Sally didn’t take her eyes off Bella, but I wanted to jump for joy. Sally spoke a little more each week, only to Bella at first, but then to me. Later, she started giving voice commands with her hand signals and her confidence rose. Still, she hadn’t spoken in her classroom.
“Could you bring Bella to my class and show the other kids her tricks ” Sally asked me one day. An idea struck me. “Why don’t you do it ” I said. “I know you can. You’re as good with Bella as I am.” Now, Sally stood nervously in front of her kindergarten class, with Bella sitting calmly by her side. Her classmates focused on Sally, waiting for her to speak.
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But not a word came out.
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The next week, Sally told me she wanted to try again, looking up at me with determination.
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But not a word came out. Sally had been so excited about putting on a dog show for her class. She had been quite familiar with the hand signals and had practiced for weeks. Now her eyes found mine. I nodded encouragingly. She took a deep breath and opened her mouth. Her mouth — then her whole body — seemed to close in on itself in defeat. Sally stood off to the side, head down. I felt awful. Sally returned to her seat, not looking at anyone, not even Bella.
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The next week, she told me she wanted to try again, looking up at me with determination. “Are you sure ” I asked. “You don’t want to wait till next year ” “No,” she said. “Today, I can do it.” Then we headed to Sally’s classroom. The kids were sitting in a circle on the floor listening to the teacher. We walked to the front of the room. I shook Sally’s hands and stepped back. For a few seconds, she stood silently, staring at her classmates. Finally she whispered, “This is Isabella Rose.” Then, a little louder with more confidence, “Isabella Rose.”
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。
【详解】通过阅读所给文章可知，Sally 是一个患有社交障碍、不敢在公共场合讲话的小女孩。当作为护士的“我”知道她的情况后，“我”让“我”训练的小狗Bella去带给她欢乐、安慰和自信，并帮助她走出社交障碍。
续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：但是(她)没有说出一个字，由此可知，该段讲的应是Sally在众人瞩目下的心理活动。她可能由于紧张、恐惧，最终没有勇气在同学们面前讲话。写作时可用到的关键词有Sally，Bella，the hand signals，classroom等。第二段的开头是：第二周，她坚定地抬头看着我，告诉我她想再试一次。显然接下来的内容可能是Sally的第二次努力：她虽然感到紧张、害怕，但最终在同学们面前开口说话了。写作时可用到的关键词有confidence，teacher，classroom，classmates等。
【点睛】范文内容完整，要点全面，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。使用了高级词汇和高级句子。如：be familiar with，stood off，head down等高级词汇；非谓语动词运用Sally returned to her seat, not looking at anyone, not even Bella.等高级句式。全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外，文章思路清晰、层次分明，上下句转换自然，为文章增色添彩。
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