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三明一中 2023-2024 学年下学期第二次月考
高二英语试题
(本试卷共12页, 满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。)
注意事项：
1、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题
卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂
黑；写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应
位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不
按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁；考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷 (选择题, 共95分)
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，
并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一
小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man apologize to the woman?
A. He broke her purse. B. He dropped her iPad. C. He pressed the wrong button.
2. What will the man do next?
A. Visit a company. B. Attend a meeting. C. Have a get-together.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
4. How does the man feel about the woman?
A. Bored. B. Annoyed. C. Surprised.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Eating habits. B. Shopping lists. C. Cooking methods.
第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，
每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料， 回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man asking for?
A. Eric. B. Laura. C. Heather.
7. What will the woman do in about 20 minutes?
A. Pass on a message. B. Make a phone call. C. Go shopping.
听第7段材料， 回答第8、9题。
8. What could the man see out of the window?
A. A street. B. A garden. C. A parking lot.
9. What was the man disappointed at about the room?
A. The fridge. B. The TV set. C. The coffee maker.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. How much did the man weigh two months ago?
A. About 150 pounds. B. About 160 pounds. C. About 170 pounds.
11. How did the woman know how to lose weight?
A. From a friend. B. From a good cook. C. From a diet book.
12. What does the man plan to do?
A. Change his diet. B. Learn about an author. C. Start to exercise regularly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。
13. What is the woman?
A. A student. B. A shopkeeper. C. A saleswoman.
14. What does the man think of Lana's dog?
A. Tiny. B. Lovely. C. Frightening.
15. Who is Rover?
A. Lana's pet. B. The man's boss. C. The woman's friend.
16. Why will the man go to the shopping center?
A. To meet Lana. B. To have a wander. C. To buy a pair of shoes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the speaker's family start their traveling?
A. On May 1st. B. On May 5th. C. On May 6th.
18. How did the speaker's family go to Shillong from Guwahati?
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.19. What do we know about Shillong?
A. The climate wasn't good.
B. The transport wasn't convenient.
C. There weren't many tourist attractions.
20. What did the speaker's family do at the end of their vacation?
A. They visited tea gardens. B. They admired the sunrise. C. They explored thick forests.
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
The Empire State Building is one of the most popular attractions in New York City, both for the tour and
history of the building. Our Empire State Building facts include NYC Insider tips and the best ways to tour this
world-famous icon, whether you are short on time or budget.
Empire State Building Hours
The main entrance to the Empire State Building is on Fifth Avenue between 33rd & 34th Streets. All Visitors
must use this entrance and there is often a wait just to get in the building. The Empire State Building Observatory is
open from 8:00 a. m. to 2:00 a. m. 7 days a week. Last elevators go up at 1:15 a.m.
Empire State Building Tour Facts
The ESB offers two observatories, the 86th floor and the 102nd floor.
86th Floor Observatory (indoor and outdoor)
1,050 feet (320 meters), reached by high speed, automatic elevators, it has a glass-enclosed area, which is
heated in winter and cooled in summer. High powered binoculars (双筒望远镜) are available for the convenience
of visitors at a minimal cost.
102nd Floor Observatory (indoor only)
Tickets are only sold upon arrival at the Empire State Building at a cost of $15.00 in addition to regular
admission tickets.
Empire State Building Tickets
Regular — $38 adult, $32 ages 6-12, under 5 free.
Express Pass — $65 all visitors ages 6+
Buying your tickets before you go to New York saves you time. When buying tickets, you can opt for regular
tickets or express tickets. You can also buy a discount pass for free entrance. If you want to visit the 102nd floor,
you can get tickets which include dinner at STATE Grill and Bare.1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?
A. You can enter the building through three entrances.
B. A large number of visitors are attracted by the building.
C. Visitors are not allowed to take elevators after 1:00 a.m.
D. The Empire State Building is closed on weekends.
2. What can we say about the 86th Floor Observatory?
A. It is located at a height of 1,050 meters.
.
B It is a bit colder outside than inside.
C. The binoculars can be used free of charge.
D. Visitors can enjoy the view of NYC outdoors.
3. How much should a couple pay if they want to visit the building with shorter waiting?
A. $76. B. $64.
C. $130. D. $103.
B
I don’t think I can recall a time when I wasn’t aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had
the good fortune to have the sea at my side. The first time I went to Half Moon Bay, I suddenly had the feeling of
not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.
For my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different
colors, caves and layers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only one percent of
Australia’s Coral Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine life is particularly important because the
reefs have more marine species than those of any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45% of the world’s reefs
are considered healthy.
This statistic is depressing, so it’s important for us to do everything to protect them. The hope that the Coral
Sea remains a complete ecosystem has led me to take action. I’ve become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea
activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the ocean’s
species will all have a safe place forever.
Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will motivate people to be a part of the movement.
Angus also shared many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring
the beauty of the ocean, and trying to find the secrets of underwater marine species.
4. What can be inferred about the author from the underlined part in Paragraph 1?
A. He seldom went surfing at the sea. B. He never went back to his hometown.
C. He forgot his experiences about the ocean. D. He had a wonderful impression of Half Moon Bay.5. What can we learn about Australian marine life according to paragraph 2?
A. It may be faced with danger. B. It relies on reefs for living greatly.
C. It is escaping from the Coral Sea gradually. D. It is protected better than that in other oceans.
6. What is the Protect Our Coral Sea activity intended to do?
A. It is intended to contribute to a complete ecosystem.
B. It is intended to set up a large nature reserve for reefs.
C. It is intended to raise more teenagers’ environmental awareness.
D. It is intended to prevent more marine species from being endangered.
7. Why did Angus and the author create a little video?
A. To bring back pleasant memories of sea creatures.
B. To inspire more people to protect the marine species.
C. To share their childhood experiences about the ocean.
D. To encourage more people to explore the secret of the ocean.
C
Last Tuesday, a robotic ship called the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) set sail from Plymouth, England.
The 15-meter ship will recreate the 1620 crossing of the Atlantic by the original Mayflower, which brought the first
European settlers to what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. But unlike the original Mayflower, there are no people
on board. Everything about the ship is designed to run automatically. The ship is guided by an artificial intelligence
(AI) system called “AI Captain”.
The MAS is a project run by a group called Pro Mare along with IBM, aiming to test different kinds of
technologies for collecting information about the sea. The new Mayflower’s electric motor is powered by solar
energy. The builders of the ship say they hope it can be used in the future to travel and research parts of oceans that
are too difficult or dangerous for people to reach. If these can be handled by machines, it could be a big advance in
ocean research.
Since the MAS didn’t have to carry humans, its designers were free to think about how to make the best ship
for the job. Apart from cameras and radar to help the ship guide itself, the ship is carrying different kinds of tools
and sensors. It has special listening devices which can detect whales and dolphins and even a special “tongue” that
can report back on the chemicals in the seawater.
Last Friday morning, scientists tracking the ship noticed that it was going about half as fast as it should have
been going. The AI Captain was working well, but there seemed to be something slowing the motor down. Since
the ship had only covered 10% of the way across the Atlantic, the team decided to bring it back to Plymouth so that
they could fix the problem and send it out again.When the MAS finally does put out to sea again, it is expected to take about three weeks to cross the Atlantic
Ocean. The fastest speed for the MAS is about 10 miles per hour. That may seem slow, but it’s about 5 times faster
than the original Mayflower, which took 66 days to make the journey.
8. What might be the ultimate mission of the MAS project?
A. Developing new AI captain systems. B. Testing the new robotic ship of IBM.
C. Exploring the ocean with high technologies. D. Travelling across the Atlantic on the Mayflower.
.
9 What aspect of MAS does the third paragraph tell us?
A. Its operating system. B. Its working principle.
C. Its functional equipment. D. Its design philosophy.
10. What caused the MAS to turn back during its voyage?
A. The AI Captain sent wrong instructions. B. The electric motor got affected by something.
C. The scientists wanted to change the ship’s route. D. The ship needed to be serviced on a regular basis.
.
11 What could be the best title for the text?
A. A Robotic Ship’s Global Voyage B. New Mayflower Crossing The Atlantic
C. New Mayflower’s Failed Mission D. AI Captain System Guiding A Robotic Ship
D
With office developers competing for space and height—just to make a statement, the age of the iconic office
building is upon us. Let’s start by exploring what “iconic” actually means.
Google the word “iconic” and the definitions include something that is “famous”, “popular” or representative
of “particular opinions or a particular time”. The term can also be applied to something that is representative of
something else—for instance, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris.
In architecture, an iconic design is usually a design that is “ground breaking” and one that sets new standards
in its field. It is a design that other designers and manufacturers follow, as it becomes a bench mark for other
similar products. Furthermore, an iconic design is one that stands up to the test of time, remaining a good design,
despite the passing of years, decades and even centuries.
Lord Norman Foster has certainly had a say in the rise of these distinctive structures over the past 15 years.
His architectural firm Foster & Partners designed the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe), whose completion in 2001
sparked the birth of London’s new skyline, taking over the previous one—Britannic Tower. Lord Foster also led
the redesign of Wembley Stadium and the Millennium Bridge—globally recognized structures in their own right.
Unusually shaped structures have been around since the Pyramids, but before computers, architectural designs
were hand drawn and, consequently, landmark buildings were much more conventional in their nature. Since then,
digital technology has moved forward at such a rate that it has pushed us into a new era of architectural innovation.Whatever your views on these high-rise developments, they have turned the London skyline into an exciting,
ever-changing landscape and, in the process, redefined the concept of an iconic building. But we will still be talking
about them a century from now—as we do the Empire State Building — or will another new wave of office blocks
simply take their place?
12. What is the feature of an iconic architecture?
A. It is always changing. B. It needs constant testing.
C. It has pioneering and distinctive designs. D. It follows the standards that were set earlier.
13. What promoted the development of architectural innovation?
A. Digital technology. B. Architectural theory.
C. Curiosity about pyramids. D. Accidental moves by talented designers.
14. What does the underlined word “sparked” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Got rid of. B. Brought about. C. Gave way to. D. Conflicted with.
15. What’s the author’s attitude towards the iconic office buildings in London?
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Concerned. D. Pessimistic.
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。
In 1999, journalist Nicholas D. Kristof reported a surprising encounter on a tiny African island. Here, Kristof
met a number of elderly men who told him that they were descendants of Chinese sailors many centuries ago. Their
ancestors had traded with local Africans, who had given them giraffes to take back to China. ____16____
Six centuries ago, a large number of Chinese ships crossed the sea, then travelled west to East Africa.
____17____ These great expeditions brought a vast web of trading links under Chinese government control.
____18____ Most of the trading involved spices, wood, and medicines. Zheng He brought them back to the
capital. Although these goods were mainly presented to the emperor for his consumption and disposal, foreign
ambassadors coming to China were permitted to trade with locals in the capital for handsome profits, which also
allowed ordinary Chinese to benefit from international trade.
____19____ In the regions they visited, Zheng He and his fleet remained a long-lasting theme in popular
Southeast Asia folk tales. Two surviving records of the expeditions provide detailed accounts of unique Chinese
navigation technologies of the time, leaving Chinese rich maritime legacy (遗产) to later generations.
However, the Chinese expedition never sought to establish colonial (殖民的) rule over these oceans by
military force. ____20____ China’s maritime dominance disappeared suddenly in the 1430s because of domestic
changes, and the overseas expeditions were eventually ended by the court. All this happened only decades beforethe occurrence of the great age of European discovery and exploration.
A. Zheng He’s great voyage started at the port of Nanjing.
B. Seven times, the treasure fleets set sail for the unknown.
C. Apart from the economic impact, there was more cultural print.
D. The actual economic impact of the expedition was difficult to evaluate.
E. Zheng He exchanged China’s products for foreign luxuries and daily products.
F. Instead, it was intended to facilitate international and trade relationships with others.
G. If it’s true, this remote village is evidence of an episode of maritime exploration in China.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分15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。
MacArthur’s love for sailing dates back to when she was just 4 years old, when she first got the opportunity to
have a try on a boat. “It ____21____ me that this boat had everything we needed to take us anywhere in the world.
And as a child, that opened up everything and made me feel the greatest sense of ____22____,” she explained.
This experience ____23____ a passion within MacArthur that she wanted to sail around the world. Growing
up in the countryside, she had no idea how to ____24____ it. However, she knew that was what she wanted to do
at some phase. So she acquired knowledge and ____25____ for years to seek her dream in sailing. Having merely
potatoes and beans for daily meals for eight years, she ____26____ could afford the right equipment. By reaching
such ____27____ goals and asking technical questions about ____28____, MacArthur felt as though she was
getting ____29____ to her target.
“The impossible could be possible and _____30_____ high is not necessarily such a crazy thing to do,” she
said. And it seems that MacArthur’s _____31_____ to become a sailor went beyond her expectations. At the age
of 24, she started to _____32_____ media attention after winning the second place in the Vendée Globe, a single-
handed non-stop yacht (帆船) race around the world.
Four years later, MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, _____33_____ more than 26,000 miles.
This led her to set a new record. _____34_____ this record has been surpassed (超过), MacArthur is still
considered as Britain’s most successful offshore racer.
,
So when you know where you’re going you can actually get there—even if it seems _____35_____!
21. A. struck B. puzzled C. convinced D. benefited
22. A. duty B. wonder C. freedom D. direction
23. A. seized B. lighted C. withdrew D. refreshed
.
24 A. tackle B. defend C. achieve D. approach25. A. made up B. saved up C. picked up D. turned up
26. A. gradually B. fortunately C. definitely D. eventually
27. A. political B. physical C. financial D. influential
28. A. diving B. sailing C. fishing D. learning
29. A. closer B. deeper C. further D. smarter
30. A. aiming B. jumping C. meaning D. designing
31. A. promise B. ambition C. tendency D. confidence
32. A. pay B. mind C. avoid D. arrest
33. A. covering B. floating C. reaching D. including
34. A. After B. Since C. While D. Whether
35. A. valuable B. available C. affordable D. impossible
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共55分)
第三部分 语言运用
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sometimes, nature has a way of throwing the unexpected at you, even when you thought you have seen
everything. If you go to Gansu, China, you'll see such ____36____ example.
____37____ (locate) at the northern foothills of Qilian Mountains, Rainbow Mountains (Zhangye National
Geopark) is so called because it contains a sight unique ____38____ that part of the world. Or to put it another
way, hardly can you find one elsewhere in the world, as the impressive mountains, ____39____ (stand) over 100
meters tall in places, have somehow been covered with spray-paints of different colors.
Zhangye is the nearest city to Rainbow Mountains, and you can either choose a guided tour, or ____40____
(simple) travel by car to the area, only around a 20-mile drive. You’ll have three areas to choose from—the Linze
Danxi a Scenic Area, which makes up the bulk of the park; Binggou, where the formations tend to be like melting
ice ____41____ (sculpture); and Sunan Danxia Scenic Area, which is less crowded than the other two but has
fewer fully built roads, so you'd better go there under the ____42____ (guide) of the local people.
The best time of the year ____43____ ( visit) is between June and September, when the mild weather should
make walking comfortable, and it ____44____ (recommend) to visit at either sunrise or sunset when the colors are
at their most bright and changeable. This iconic attraction is the one _____45_____ stands in awe-inspiring and
unforgettable scenes.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 (满分15分)46. 6月8日是世界海洋日。假定你是李华，近日你班同学就“是否探索海洋”这一话题展开了一场讨论。
请你就此事向校报的VOICE 版块编辑发一封电子邮件投稿，内容包括：
1.介绍讨论情况；
2.表达个人看法。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
Recently our class had a heated discussion on whether the sea is worth exploring.
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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。
“All done!” Stephen placed a bowl by the sink. “Let’s swim.” “Swimming! I just can’t get used to it in December,”
Martine said. All Stephen had heard since his American cousin, Martine, arrived in Australia were stories about snow
and fireplaces. Stephen had only seen snow in pictures.
Suddenly, a loud splash (落水声) came from the backyard. “Mr. Baker’s dog, Max, must be taking a quick swim
again.” Stephen rolled his eyes upward. Martine followed Stephen as he went to the pool and stopped, truly shocked.
In the water was a round and hairy ball that looked like a wet bear.” A koala bear!” Martine sounded happy as the
animal splashed water over his ears. “In fact, you know, he isn’t a bear.” Stephen told her. “He’s a marsupial (有袋
动物), like a kangaroo.”
Martine and Stephen sat on the edge of the pool and watched. The koala swam, and then floated on his back
until he headed for the opposite side of the pool across from Stephen and Martine. The koala tried to pull himself out,
but the pool wall was too slippy.
“He can’t get out,” Martine said. “We’ve got to help him.” Stephen kicked off his shoes and stepped quietly into
the pool. By the time Stephen reached the frightened animal, the koala was moving to the metal ladder (梯子).
Stephen put his arms under the koala and gave him a push. Martine lifted the animal onto the solid ground. The koalashook himself before climbing across the grass and up the nearest tree.
“We’ve never seen a koala in the pool before,” Stephen said, “but koalas love to swim. My teacher said that
backyard pools are often the places where koalas have accidents in Australia.” “What if he falls in when no one is at
home?” Martine asked. “All the koala needs is something rough to hang on to,” Stephen replied, “so that he can pull
himself right out.” After hearing what happened, Stephen’s mom said, “There is some leftover carpeting in the house.
You can use that.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Stephen and Martine found the carpet in a corner and carried it to the pool.
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Finally, there came the familiar splash several weeks later.
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听力答案：1-5: BBBCA 6-10: CACAB 11-15: CAACA 16-20:CBACB三明一中 2023-2024 学年下学期第二次月考
高二英语试题
(本试卷共12页, 满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。)
注意事项：
1、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题
卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂
黑；写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应
位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不
按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁；考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷 (选择题, 共95分)
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，
并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一
小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man apologize to the woman?
A. He broke her purse. B. He dropped her iPad. C. He pressed the wrong button.
2. What will the man do next?
A. Visit a company. B. Attend a meeting. C. Have a get-together.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
4. How does the man feel about the woman?
A. Bored. B. Annoyed. C. Surprised.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Eating habits. B. Shopping lists. C. Cooking methods.
第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，
每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料， 回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man asking for?
A. Eric. B. Laura. C. Heather.
7. What will the woman do in about 20 minutes?
A. Pass on a message. B. Make a phone call. C. Go shopping.
听第7段材料， 回答第8、9题。
8. What could the man see out of the window?
A. A street. B. A garden. C. A parking lot.
9. What was the man disappointed at about the room?
A. The fridge. B. The TV set. C. The coffee maker.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. How much did the man weigh two months ago?
A. About 150 pounds. B. About 160 pounds. C. About 170 pounds.
11. How did the woman know how to lose weight?
A. From a friend. B. From a good cook. C. From a diet book.
12. What does the man plan to do?
A. Change his diet. B. Learn about an author. C. Start to exercise regularly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。
.
13 What is the woman?
A. A student. B. A shopkeeper. C. A saleswoman.
14. What does the man think of Lana's dog?
A. Tiny. B. Lovely. C. Frightening.
15. Who is Rover?
A. Lana's pet. B. The man's boss. C. The woman's friend.
16. Why will the man go to the shopping center?
A. To meet Lana. B. To have a wander. C. To buy a pair of shoes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the speaker's family start their traveling?
A. On May 1st. B. On May 5th. C. On May 6th.
18. How did the speaker's family go to Shillong from Guwahati?
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.19. What do we know about Shillong?
A. The climate wasn't good.
B. The transport wasn't convenient.
C. There weren't many tourist attractions.
20. What did the speaker's family do at the end of their vacation?
A. They visited tea gardens. B. They admired the sunrise. C. They explored thick forests.
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
The Empire State Building is one of the most popular attractions in New York City, both for the tour and
history of the building. Our Empire State Building facts include NYC Insider tips and the best ways to tour this
world-famous icon, whether you are short on time or budget.
Empire State Building Hours
The main entrance to the Empire State Building is on Fifth Avenue between 33rd & 34th Streets. All Visitors
must use this entrance and there is often a wait just to get in the building. The Empire State Building Observatory is
open from 8:00 a. m. to 2:00 a. m. 7 days a week. Last elevators go up at 1:15 a.m.
Empire State Building Tour Facts
The ESB offers two observatories, the 86th floor and the 102nd floor.
86th Floor Observatory (indoor and outdoor)
1,050 feet (320 meters), reached by high speed, automatic elevators, it has a glass-enclosed area, which is
heated in winter and cooled in summer. High powered binoculars (双筒望远镜) are available for the convenience
of visitors at a minimal cost.
102nd Floor Observatory (indoor only)
Tickets are only sold upon arrival at the Empire State Building at a cost of $15.00 in addition to regular
admission tickets.
Empire State Building Tickets
Regular — $38 adult, $32 ages 6-12, under 5 free.
Express Pass — $65 all visitors ages 6+
Buying your tickets before you go to New York saves you time. When buying tickets, you can opt for regular
tickets or express tickets. You can also buy a discount pass for free entrance. If you want to visit the 102nd floor,
you can get tickets which include dinner at STATE Grill and Bare.1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?
A. You can enter the building through three entrances.
B. A large number of visitors are attracted by the building.
C. Visitors are not allowed to take elevators after 1:00 a.m.
D. The Empire State Building is closed on weekends.
2. What can we say about the 86th Floor Observatory?
A. It is located at a height of 1,050 meters.
B. It is a bit colder outside than inside.
C. The binoculars can be used free of charge.
D. Visitors can enjoy the view of NYC outdoors.
3. How much should a couple pay if they want to visit the building with shorter waiting?
A. $76. B. $64.
C. $130. D. $103.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了帝国大厦（Empire State Building），以及参观大厦时的相关注
意事项。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。依据第二段的All Visitors must use this entrance and there is often a wait just to get in the building.
可知，到这里参观的游客必须等待，其主要原因可能是游客数量很多。B. A large number of visitors are
attracted by the building.（大量游客被大厦吸引）符合以上猜测。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。依据文中介绍86th Floor Observatory (indoor and outdoor)可知，该看台可以让游客在室内外观
景，D. Visitors can enjoy the view of NYC outdoors.（游客可以在室外观赏NYC）符合以上说法。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中的Express Pass — $65 all visitors ages 6+可知，如果想立刻参观帝国大厦，需要购买
直通票（express ticket），避免排队等候。每个人的费用是65美元，两个是130美元。故选C项。
B
I don’t think I can recall a time when I wasn’t aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had
the good fortune to have the sea at my side. The first time I went to Half Moon Bay, I suddenly had the feeling of
not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.
For my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in differentcolors, caves and layers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only one percent of
Australia’s Coral Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine life is particularly important because the
reefs have more marine species than those of any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45% of the world’s reefs
are considered healthy.
This statistic is depressing, so it’s important for us to do everything to protect them. The hope that the Coral
Sea remains a complete ecosystem has led me to take action. I’ve become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea
activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the ocean’s
species will all have a safe place forever.
Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will motivate people to be a part of the movement.
Angus also shared many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring
the beauty of the ocean, and trying to find the secrets of underwater marine species.
4. What can be inferred about the author from the underlined part in Paragraph 1?
A. He seldom went surfing at the sea. B. He never went back to his hometown.
C. He forgot his experiences about the ocean. D. He had a wonderful impression of Half Moon Bay.
5. What can we learn about Australian marine life according to paragraph 2?
A. It may be faced with danger. B. It relies on reefs for living greatly.
C. It is escaping from the Coral Sea gradually. D. It is protected better than that in other oceans.
.
6 What is the Protect Our Coral Sea activity intended to do?
A. It is intended to contribute to a complete ecosystem.
B. It is intended to set up a large nature reserve for reefs.
C. It is intended to raise more teenagers’ environmental awareness.
D. It is intended to prevent more marine species from being endangered.
7. Why did Angus and the author create a little video?
A. To bring back pleasant memories of sea creatures.
B. To inspire more people to protect the marine species.
C. To share their childhood experiences about the ocean.
D. To encourage more people to explore the secret of the ocean.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。作者在澳大利亚长大，喜欢海洋的美丽和众多的海洋生物。当得知澳大利亚海洋
生物面临危险时，作者采取行动，参与了“保护珊瑚海”活动，并号召更多人保护海洋物种。
【4题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段“I don’t think I can recall a time when I wasn’t aware of the beauty of the ocean.
Growing up in Australia, I had the good fortune to have the sea at my side.(我想不起任何时候我没有意识到海洋
的美丽。我在澳大利亚长大，很幸运有大海在我身边)”提到作者意识到了海洋的美丽，在澳大利亚长大，
很幸运身边有大海。下文作者描述了澳大利亚美丽的海洋和动植物，由此推知作者到达Half Moon Bay后
感受到了它的美，对Half Moon Bay有美好的印象。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“When I learned that only one percent of Australia’s Coral Sea was protected, I was
shocked. Australian marine life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than those of
any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45% of the world’s reefs are considered healthy.(当我得知澳大利亚珊
瑚海只有百分之一受到保护时，我感到震惊。澳大利亚的海洋生物特别重要，因为珊瑚礁上的海洋物种比
地球上任何其他国家都多。但遗憾的是，世界上只有45%的珊瑚礁是健康的)”可知，澳大利亚海洋生物可
能面临危险，故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“I’ve become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create
the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the ocean’s species will all have a safe place
forever.(我参与了“保护我们的珊瑚海”活动，该活动旨在建立世界上最大的海洋公园。它将成为一个海
洋物种永远安全的地方)”可知，“保护珊瑚海”活动的目的是防止更多的海洋物种濒临灭绝。故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will motivate people to
be a part of the movement.(安格斯和我一起制作了一个小视频，我们希望它能激励人们加入到这场运动中
来)”可知，作者和Angus制作了一个小视频来激励更多人保护海洋物种。故选B。
C
Last Tuesday, a robotic ship called the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) set sail from Plymouth, England.
The 15-meter ship will recreate the 1620 crossing of the Atlantic by the original Mayflower, which brought the first
European settlers to what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. But unlike the original Mayflower, there are no people
on board. Everything about the ship is designed to run automatically. The ship is guided by an artificial intelligence
(AI) system called “AI Captain”.
The MAS is a project run by a group called Pro Mare along with IBM, aiming to test different kinds of
technologies for collecting information about the sea. The new Mayflower’s electric motor is powered by solar
energy. The builders of the ship say they hope it can be used in the future to travel and research parts of oceans that
are too difficult or dangerous for people to reach. If these can be handled by machines, it could be a big advance inocean research.
Since the MAS didn’t have to carry humans, its designers were free to think about how to make the best ship
for the job. Apart from cameras and radar to help the ship guide itself, the ship is carrying different kinds of tools
and sensors. It has special listening devices which can detect whales and dolphins and even a special “tongue” that
can report back on the chemicals in the seawater.
Last Friday morning, scientists tracking the ship noticed that it was going about half as fast as it should have
been going. The AI Captain was working well, but there seemed to be something slowing the motor down. Since
the ship had only covered 10% of the way across the Atlantic, the team decided to bring it back to Plymouth so that
they could fix the problem and send it out again.
When the MAS finally does put out to sea again, it is expected to take about three weeks to cross the Atlantic
Ocean. The fastest speed for the MAS is about 10 miles per hour. That may seem slow, but it’s about 5 times faster
than the original Mayflower, which took 66 days to make the journey.
8. What might be the ultimate mission of the MAS project?
A. Developing new AI captain systems. B. Testing the new robotic ship of IBM.
C. Exploring the ocean with high technologies. D. Travelling across the Atlantic on the Mayflower.
9. What aspect of MAS does the third paragraph tell us?
A. Its operating system. B. Its working principle.
C. Its functional equipment. D. Its design philosophy.
10. What caused the MAS to turn back during its voyage?
A. The AI Captain sent wrong instructions. B. The electric motor got affected by something.
C. The scientists wanted to change the ship’s route. D. The ship needed to be serviced on a regular basis.
11. What could be the best title for the text?
A. A Robotic Ship’s Global Voyage B. New Mayflower Crossing The Atlantic
C. New Mayflower’s Failed Mission D. AI Captain System Guiding A Robotic Ship
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了机器人船横渡大西洋的情况，介绍了这个名为“MAS”的机
器人的功能设备以及遇到的困难。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The MAS is a project run by a group called Pro Mare along with IBM, aiming to test
different kinds of technologies for collecting information about the sea.(MAS是由一个名为Pro Mare的组织与
IBM共同运营的项目，旨在测试收集海洋信息的不同技术)”可知，MAS项目的终极使命是用高科技探索海洋。故选C。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“Since the MAS didn’t have to carry humans, its designers were free to think about
how to make the best ship for the job. Apart from cameras and radar to help the ship guide itself, the ship is
carrying different kinds of tools and sensors. It has special listening devices which can detect whales and dolphins
and even a special “tongue” that can report back on the chemicals in the seawater.(由于MAS不需要载人，它的
设计者可以自由地思考如何制造出最适合这项工作的飞船。除了帮助船只导航的摄像机和雷达，这艘船还
携带了各种各样的工具和传感器。它有特殊的监听装置，可以探测到鲸鱼和海豚，甚至还有一个特殊的
“舌头”，可以报告海水中的化学物质)”可知，第三段介绍了MAS的功能设备。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The AI Captain was working well, but there seemed to be something slowing
the motor down. Since the ship had only covered 10% of the way across the Atlantic, the team decided to bring
it back to Plymouth so that they could fix the problem and send it out again.(人工智能船长工作得很好，但似
乎有什么东西减慢了马达的速度。由于这艘船只完成了横跨大西洋的10%的航程，团队决定把它带回普利
茅斯，这样他们就可以解决这个问题，然后再把它送出去)”可知，马达被某物影响导致MAS返航。故选
B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Last Tuesday, a robotic ship called the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) set sail
from Plymouth, England. The 15-meter ship will recreate the 1620 crossing of the Atlantic by the original
Mayflower, which brought the first European settlers to what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts.(上周二，一艘名为
“五月花号”（MAS）的机器人船从英国普利茅斯起航。这艘长15米的船将重现1620年“五月花号”穿
越大西洋的场景，正是这艘船将第一批欧洲移民带到了现在的马萨诸塞州普利茅斯)”可知，文章主要说明
了机器人船横渡大西洋的情况，介绍了这个名为“MAS”的机器人的功能设备以及遇到的困难。由此可知，
B选项“新五月花号横渡大西洋”最符合文章标题。故选B。
D
With office developers competing for space and height—just to make a statement, the age of the iconic office
building is upon us. Let’s start by exploring what “iconic” actually means.
Google the word “iconic” and the definitions include something that is “famous”, “popular” or representative
of “particular opinions or a particular time”. The term can also be applied to something that is representative of
something else—for instance, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris.
In architecture, an iconic design is usually a design that is “ground breaking” and one that sets new standardsin its field. It is a design that other designers and manufacturers follow, as it becomes a bench mark for other
similar products. Furthermore, an iconic design is one that stands up to the test of time, remaining a good design,
despite the passing of years, decades and even centuries.
Lord Norman Foster has certainly had a say in the rise of these distinctive structures over the past 15 years.
His architectural firm Foster & Partners designed the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe), whose completion in 2001
sparked the birth of London’s new skyline, taking over the previous one—Britannic Tower. Lord Foster also led
the redesign of Wembley Stadium and the Millennium Bridge—globally recognized structures in their own right.
Unusually shaped structures have been around since the Pyramids, but before computers, architectural designs
were hand drawn and, consequently, landmark buildings were much more conventional in their nature. Since then,
digital technology has moved forward at such a rate that it has pushed us into a new era of architectural innovation.
Whatever your views on these high-rise developments, they have turned the London skyline into an exciting,
ever-changing landscape and, in the process, redefined the concept of an iconic building. But we will still be talking
about them a century from now—as we do the Empire State Building — or will another new wave of office blocks
simply take their place?
12. What is the feature of an iconic architecture?
A. It is always changing. B. It needs constant testing.
C. It has pioneering and distinctive designs. D. It follows the standards that were set earlier.
13. What promoted the development of architectural innovation?
A. Digital technology. B. Architectural theory.
C. Curiosity about pyramids. D. Accidental moves by talented designers.
14. What does the underlined word “sparked” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Got rid of. B. Brought about. C. Gave way to. D. Conflicted with.
15. What’s the author’s attitude towards the iconic office buildings in London?
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Concerned. D. Pessimistic.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了标志性建筑的特征以及建筑行业的发展情况。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“In architecture, an iconic design is usually a design that is “ground breaking” and one
that sets new standards in its field.(在建筑领域，标志性设计通常是一种“突破性”的设计，在该领域树立了
新的标准。)”可知，标志性建筑的特征是设计新颖独特。故选C。
【13题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Since then, digital technology has moved forward at such a rate that it has
pushed us into a new era of architectural innovation.(从那时起，数字技术以如此快的速度向前发展，将我们推
向了一个建筑创新的新时代)”可知，数字技术推动了建筑创新的发展。故选A。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“His architectural firm Foster & Partners designed the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe),
whose completion in 2001”（他的建筑公司 Foster & Partners 设计了小黄瓜大楼（30 St Mary Axe），于
2001 年竣工）以及后文“the birth of London’s new skyline, taking over the previous one—Britannic
Tower”（伦敦新天际线的诞生，取代了之前的天际线——不列颠尼克塔）可知，他的建筑公司Foster &
Partners设计了St Mary Axe 30号，这取代了之前的不列颠尼克塔，使得伦敦新天际线诞生了，由此可推知
划线词意思是“引起”，与B项“Brought about.(引起)”意思一样。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Whatever your views on these high-rise developments, they have turned the
London skyline into an exciting, ever-changing landscape and, in the process, redefined the concept of an iconic
building.(无论你对这些高层建筑的看法如何，它们已经把伦敦的天际线变成了一个令人兴奋的、不断变化
的景观，并在这个过程中重新定义了标志性建筑的概念)”可推知，作者对伦敦标志性的办公大楼持积极态
度。故选A。
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。
In 1999, journalist Nicholas D. Kristof reported a surprising encounter on a tiny African island. Here, Kristof
met a number of elderly men who told him that they were descendants of Chinese sailors many centuries ago. Their
ancestors had traded with local Africans, who had given them giraffes to take back to China. ____16____
Six centuries ago, a large number of Chinese ships crossed the sea, then travelled west to East Africa.
____17____ These great expeditions brought a vast web of trading links under Chinese government control.
____18____ Most of the trading involved spices, wood, and medicines. Zheng He brought them back to the
capital. Although these goods were mainly presented to the emperor for his consumption and disposal, foreign
ambassadors coming to China were permitted to trade with locals in the capital for handsome profits, which also
allowed ordinary Chinese to benefit from international trade.
,
____19____ In the regions they visited Zheng He and his fleet remained a long-lasting theme in popular
Southeast Asia folk tales. Two surviving records of the expeditions provide detailed accounts of unique Chinese
navigation technologies of the time, leaving Chinese rich maritime legacy (遗产) to later generations.However, the Chinese expedition never sought to establish colonial (殖民的) rule over these oceans by
military force. ____20____ China’s maritime dominance disappeared suddenly in the 1430s because of domestic
changes, and the overseas expeditions were eventually ended by the court. All this happened only decades before
the occurrence of the great age of European discovery and exploration.
A. Zheng He’s great voyage started at the port of Nanjing.
B. Seven times, the treasure fleets set sail for the unknown.
C. Apart from the economic impact, there was more cultural print.
D. The actual economic impact of the expedition was difficult to evaluate.
E. Zheng He exchanged China’s products for foreign luxuries and daily products.
F. Instead, it was intended to facilitate international and trade relationships with others.
G. If it’s true, this remote village is evidence of an episode of maritime exploration in China.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. E 19. C 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国的航海历史以及意义。
【
16题详解】
根据上文“In 1999, journalist Nicholas D. Kristof reported a surprising encounter on a tiny African island. Here,
Kristof met a number of elderly men who told him that they were descendants of Chinese sailors many centuries
ago. Their ancestors had traded with local Africans, who had given them giraffes to take back to China.( 1999年，
记者Nicholas D. Kristof报道了在非洲一个小岛上的一次意外遭遇。在这里，克里斯托夫遇到了一些老人，
他们告诉他，他们是许多世纪前中国水手的后代。他们的祖先与当地的非洲人进行贸易，当地的非洲人给
他们长颈鹿，让他们带回中国)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故总结并评价上文这一故事，且G选项中
China对应上文Chinese。故G选项“如果这是真的，那么这个偏远的村庄就是中国海上探险的一个片段”
符合语境，故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Six centuries ago, a large number of Chinese ships crossed the sea, then travelled west to East Africa.(6
个世纪前，大批中国船只远渡重洋，向西到达东非)”以及后文“These great expeditions brought a vast web
of trading links under Chinese government control.(这些伟大的远征将庞大的贸易网络置于中国政府的控制之
下)”可知，本句主要描述中国船只航海的情况。故B选项“七次，宝藏舰队向未知的地方启航”符合语境，
故选B。
【18题详解】
根据后文“Most of the trading involved spices, wood, and medicines. Zheng He brought them back to the capital.Although these goods were mainly presented to the emperor for his consumption and disposal, foreign ambassadors
coming to China were permitted to trade with locals in the capital for handsome profits, which also allowed
ordinary Chinese to benefit from international trade.(大多数贸易涉及香料、木材和药品。郑和把他们带回了京
城。虽然这些货物主要是供皇帝消费和处置的，但外国使节来中国时被允许与首都的当地人进行贸易，以
获得可观的利润，这也使普通中国人从国际贸易中受益)”可知，本段主要说明了中国航海贸易的商品。故
E选项“郑和用中国的产品换取外国的奢侈品和日用品”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
根据后文“In the regions they visited, Zheng He and his fleet remained a long-lasting theme in popular Southeast
Asia folk tales. Two surviving records of the expeditions provide detailed accounts of unique Chinese navigation
的
technologies of the time, leaving Chinese rich maritime legacy (遗产) to later generations.(在他们访问 地区，
郑和和他的船队一直是东南亚民间传说中经久不衰的主题。现存的两份航海记录详细记录了当时中国独特
的航海技术，为后人留下了丰富的航海遗产)”可知，后文提到了中国航海技术为后人留下了丰富的航海遗
产，即属于文化方面的影响。故C选项“除了经济影响，还有更多的文化影响”符合语境，故选C。
【20题详解】
根据上文“However, the Chinese expedition never sought to establish colonial (殖民的) rule over these oceans by
military force.(然而，中国探险队从未试图通过军事力量在这些海洋上建立殖民统治)”可知，本句主要解释
说明中国探险的真正目的。故F选项“相反，它的目的是促进与其他国家的国际和贸易关系”符合语境，
故选F。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分15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。
MacArthur’s love for sailing dates back to when she was just 4 years old, when she first got the opportunity to
have a try on a boat. “It ____21____ me that this boat had everything we needed to take us anywhere in the world.
And as a child, that opened up everything and made me feel the greatest sense of ____22____,” she explained.
This experience ____23____ a passion within MacArthur that she wanted to sail around the world. Growing
up in the countryside, she had no idea how to ____24____ it. However, she knew that was what she wanted to do
at some phase. So she acquired knowledge and ____25____ for years to seek her dream in sailing. Having merely
potatoes and beans for daily meals for eight years, she ____26____ could afford the right equipment. By reaching
such ____27____ goals and asking technical questions about ____28____, MacArthur felt as though she was
getting ____29____ to her target.“The impossible could be possible and _____30_____ high is not necessarily such a crazy thing to do,” she
said. And it seems that MacArthur’s _____31_____ to become a sailor went beyond her expectations. At the age
of 24, she started to _____32_____ media attention after winning the second place in the Vendée Globe, a single-
handed non-stop yacht (帆船) race around the world.
Four years later, MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, _____33_____ more than 26,000 miles.
This led her to set a new record. _____34_____ this record has been surpassed (超过), MacArthur is still
considered as Britain’s most successful offshore racer.
So when you know where you’re going, you can actually get there—even if it seems _____35_____!
21. A. struck B. puzzled C. convinced D. benefited
22. A. duty B. wonder C. freedom D. direction
23. A. seized B. lighted C. withdrew D. refreshed
24. A. tackle B. defend C. achieve D. approach
25. A. made up B. saved up C. picked up D. turned up
26. A. gradually B. fortunately C. definitely D. eventually
27. A. political B. physical C. financial D. influential
28. A. diving B. sailing C. fishing D. learning
29. A. closer B. deeper C. further D. smarter
30. A. aiming B. jumping C. meaning D. designing
31. A. promise B. ambition C. tendency D. confidence
32. A. pay B. mind C. avoid D. arrest
33. A. covering B. floating C. reaching D. including
34. A. After B. Since C. While D. Whether
35. A. valuable B. available C. affordable D. impossible
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C
35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了MacArthur从小凭借自己坚强的意志力和对航海的热爱，设立
目标，逐步实现目标，最终成为独自环球航行最快的人的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我突然意识到，这艘船有带我们去世界上任何地方所需的一切。A. struck打击，
想起；B. puzzled使困惑；C. convinced说服；D. benefited受益。It strikes/struck sb. that…为固定句型，意
为“某人突然想到某事”，故选A。【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“作为一个孩子，这打开了一切，让我感到最大的自由，”她解释道。A. duty
义务；B. wonder奇迹；C. freedom自由；D. direction方向。根据上文“that opened up everything and made
me feel the greatest sense of”可知，这一切让作者开阔了眼界，感受到最大的自由感。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这段经历点燃了麦克阿瑟内心的激情，她想环游世界。A. seized抓住；B.
lighted点亮；C. withdrew退出；D. refreshed使恢复精神。根据后文的“a passion within MacArthur that she
wanted to sail around the world”可知，这段经历点燃了麦克阿瑟内心的想环游世界的激情。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在农村长大的她不知道如何实现这一目标。A. tackle解决；B. defend防御；C.
achieve实现；D. approach靠近。根据前文的“she wanted to sail around the world”可知，麦克阿瑟想环游
世界，在农村长大的她不知道如何实现这一目标。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：于是，她学习航海知识，攒了几年的钱，去追寻她的航海梦想。A. made up化
妆；B. saved up攒钱；积攒；C. picked up拾取；D. turned up出现。根据后文的“for years to seek her dream
in sailing. Having merely potatoes and beans every day for eight years, she ____6____ could afford the right
equipment. ”可知，八年来，她每天只吃土豆和豆子，攒了几年的钱。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：八年来，她每天只吃土豆和豆子，终于买得起合适的设备了。A. gradually逐渐
地；B. fortunately幸运地；C. definitely肯定；D. eventually最终，最后。根据前文的“Having merely
potatoes and beans every day for eight years”可知，八年来，她每天只吃土豆和豆子，生活很艰苦，最后终
于买得起合适的设备了。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：通过实现这些财务目标和询问有关航海的技术问题，麦克阿瑟觉得她离自己
的抱负越来越近了。A. political政治的；B. physical身体的；C. financial经济的，财务的；D. influential有
影响力的。根据前文的“could afford the right equipment”可知，她买得起合适的设备，这说明她实现了这
些财务目标。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过实现这些财务目标和询问有关航海的技术问题，麦克阿瑟觉得她离自己的
抱负越来越近了。A. diving潜水；B. sailing航海；C. fishing钓鱼；D. learning学习。根据前文的“she
wanted to sail around the world”可知，麦克阿瑟想乘船环游世界，所以询问有关航海的技术问题。故选
B。【29题详解】
考查形容词比较级词义辨析。句意：通过实现这些财务目标和询问有关航海的技术问题，麦克阿瑟觉得她
离自己的抱负越来越近了。A. closer更近的；B. deeper更深的；C. further更远的；D. smarter更聪明的。根
据前文的“By reaching such ____7____ goals and asking technical questions about ____8____”可知，实现了
这些财务目标，并且她还询问有关航海的技术问题，所以麦克阿瑟觉得她离自己的抱负越来越近了。故选
A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她说：“不可能的事情可以成为可能，志存高远并不一定是一件疯狂的事
情。” A. aiming瞄准；B. jumping跳跃；C. meaning意味着；D. designing设计。根据前文的“The
impossible could be possible”和后文“high is not necessarily such a crazy thing to do”可知，不可能的事情可
以成为可能，所以志存高远并不一定是一件疯狂的事情；aim high“设立远大的目标，立志高远”符合语
境。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：麦克阿瑟成为一名航海家的抱负似乎超出了她的预期。A. promise承诺；B.
ambition抱负；C. tendency趋势；D. confidence自信。根据上文“This experience ____3____ a passion within
MacArthur that she wanted to sail around the world.”以及空后“to become a navigator”可知，此处指麦克阿
瑟想要成为一名航海家抱负超出了她的预期。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：24岁时，她在单人不间断环球帆船赛Vendee Globe中获得亚军，开始受到媒体
的关注。A. pay支付；B. mind介意；C. avoid避免；D. arrest逮捕，吸引。根据后文的“media attention”
可知，她的突出表现，开始吸引媒体的关注。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：四年后，麦克阿瑟选择了71天14小时的航行，航行覆盖超过4万英里。A.
covering覆盖，走过；B. floating漂浮；C. reaching到达；D. including包含。根据后文的“more than 40,000
miles”可知，麦克阿瑟航行71天14小时，航程超过4万英里。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然这一纪录后来被打破，但麦克阿瑟仍然被认为是英国最成功的离岸赛车手。
A. After在……之后；B. Since既然；C. While虽然；D. Whether是否。根据后文的“this record has since
been surpassed, MacArthur is still considered as Britain’s most successful offshore racer.”可知，前后句意存在
转折关系，while“虽然”引导让步状语从句，符合语境。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所以当你知道你要去哪里时，你就能到达那里——即使这看起来不可能！A.valuable宝贵的；B. available可获得的；C. affordable便宜的；负担得起的；D. impossible不可能的。根据
上文“The impossible could be possible”以及空前“So when you know where you’re going, you can actually
get there — even if”可知，即使看起来不可能的地方，当你知道你要去哪里时，你就能到达那里。故选
D。
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共55分)
第三部分 语言运用
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sometimes, nature has a way of throwing the unexpected at you, even when you thought you have seen
everything. If you go to Gansu, China, you'll see such ____36____ example.
____37____ (locate) at the northern foothills of Qilian Mountains, Rainbow Mountains (Zhangye National
Geopark) is so called because it contains a sight unique ____38____ that part of the world. Or to put it another
way, hardly can you find one elsewhere in the world, as the impressive mountains, ____39____ (stand) over 100
meters tall in places, have somehow been covered with spray-paints of different colors.
Zhangye is the nearest city to Rainbow Mountains, and you can either choose a guided tour, or ____40____
(simple) travel by car to the area, only around a 20-mile drive. You’ll have three areas to choose from—the Linze
Danxi a Scenic Area, which makes up the bulk of the park; Binggou, where the formations tend to be like melting
ice ____41____ (sculpture); and Sunan Danxia Scenic Area, which is less crowded than the other two but has
fewer fully built roads, so you'd better go there under the ____42____ (guide) of the local people.
The best time of the year ____43____ ( visit) is between June and September, when the mild weather should
make walking comfortable, and it ____44____ (recommend) to visit at either sunrise or sunset when the colors are
at their most bright and changeable. This iconic attraction is the one _____45_____ stands in awe-inspiring and
unforgettable scenes.
【答案】36. an 37. Located
38. to 39. standing
40. simply 41. sculptures
42. guidance
43. to visit
44. is recommended
45. that
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了甘肃张掖的著名景点。【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：如果你去中国的甘肃，你就会看到这样的例子。example为泛指“一个”，前面应该用
不定冠词，且是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：彩虹山（张掖国家地质公园）位于祁连山北麓，因为它包含了世界上独一无二的
景观而得名。短语be located at表示“位于……”，过去分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Located。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：彩虹山（张掖国家地质公园）位于祁连山北麓，因为它包含了世界上独一无二的景观而
得名。短语unique to表示“独一无二的”。故填to。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：或者换句话说，你在世界其他地方几乎找不到这样的山峰，因为那些令人印象深
刻的山峰，在一些地方超过100米高，不知怎么的，被不同颜色的喷漆覆盖了。此处stand与mountains构
成主动关系，故用现在分词，故填standing。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：张掖是离彩虹山最近的城市，你可以选择导游，也可以直接开车去，车程只有20英里左
右。修饰动词travel应用副词simply，故填simply。
【41题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：你将有三个区域可供选择：临泽丹西风景区，它构成了公园的大部分；冰沟，那里
的岩层往往像融化的冰雕；还有苏南丹霞风景区，那里没有其他两个景区那么拥挤，但道路较少，所以你
最好在当地人的带领下去。根据上文formations可知sculpture应用复数形式。故填sculptures。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意：你将有三个区域可供选择：临泽丹西风景区，它构成了公园的大部分；冰沟，那里的岩
层往往像融化的冰雕；还有苏南丹霞风景区，那里没有其他两个景区那么拥挤，但道路较少，所以你最好
在当地人的带领下去。短语under the guidance of表示“在……的带领下”。故填guidance。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一年中最好的游览时间是在6月到9月之间，那时温和的天气应该使步行舒适，
并且建议在日出或日落时参观，因为这是颜色最明亮和多变的时候。time前有形容词最高级修饰，此处应
该用不定式作后置定语修饰time。故填to visit。
【44题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：一年中最好的游览时间是在6月到9月之间，那时温和的天气应该使步行舒适，并
且建议在日出或日落时参观，因为这是颜色最明亮和多变的时候。表示“建议做某事”句型为it is
recommended to do sth.，it是形式主语，不定式是真正的主语。故填is recommended。【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这个标志性的景点是一个令人敬畏和难忘的场景。定语从句修饰the one，关系词在
从句作主语，应用that。故填that。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 6月8日是世界海洋日。假定你是李华，近日你班同学就“是否探索海洋”这一话题展开了一场讨论。
请你就此事向校报的VOICE 版块编辑发一封电子邮件投稿，内容包括：
1.介绍讨论情况；
2.表达个人看法。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
Recently our class had a heated discussion on whether the sea is worth exploring.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear editor,
Recently our class had a heated discussion on whether the sea is worth exploring. Opinions are mainly divided
into two groups.
Some students think sea exploration is not worth it, for it will pollute the sea. People sometimes over-exploit the
sea without mercy, worsening the marine ecosystem. However, others are convinced that exploring the sea is beneficial
to human beings. To better understand our planet, we must explore the sea. Moreover, abundant in varieties of
resources, the sea helps us to solve the problem of energy shortages.
Personally speaking, it's worthwhile to explore the sea for the benefit of future generations. Meanwhile, it should
be balanced with environmental protection.
Yours,
Li Hua【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生向校报的VOICE 版块编辑发一封电子邮件投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
各种各样的：varieties of→various
此外：moreover→besides
同时：meanwhile→at the same time
值得：worthwhile→worthy
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To better understand our planet, we must explore the sea.
拓展句：If we’d like to better understand our planet, we must explore the sea.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Some students think sea exploration is not worth it, for it will pollute the sea. (运用了for
引导原因状语从句)
[高分句型2] To better understand our planet, we must explore the sea. (运用了不定式作目的状语)
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。
“All done!” Stephen placed a bowl by the sink. “Let’s swim.” “Swimming! I just can’t get used to it in December,”
Martine said. All Stephen had heard since his American cousin, Martine, arrived in Australia were stories about snow
and fireplaces. Stephen had only seen snow in pictures.
Suddenly, a loud splash (落水声) came from the backyard. “Mr. Baker’s dog, Max, must be taking a quick swim
again.” Stephen rolled his eyes upward. Martine followed Stephen as he went to the pool and stopped, truly shocked.
In the water was a round and hairy ball that looked like a wet bear.” A koala bear!” Martine sounded happy as the
animal splashed water over his ears. “In fact, you know, he isn’t a bear.” Stephen told her. “He’s a marsupial (有袋
动物), like a kangaroo.”
Martine and Stephen sat on the edge of the pool and watched. The koala swam, and then floated on his back
until he headed for the opposite side of the pool across from Stephen and Martine. The koala tried to pull himself out,
but the pool wall was too slippy.
“He can’t get out,” Martine said. “We’ve got to help him.” Stephen kicked off his shoes and stepped quietly into
the pool. By the time Stephen reached the frightened animal, the koala was moving to the metal ladder (梯子).
Stephen put his arms under the koala and gave him a push. Martine lifted the animal onto the solid ground. The koala
shook himself before climbing across the grass and up the nearest tree.
“We’ve never seen a koala in the pool before,” Stephen said, “but koalas love to swim. My teacher said thatbackyard pools are often the places where koalas have accidents in Australia.” “What if he falls in when no one is at
home?” Martine asked. “All the koala needs is something rough to hang on to,” Stephen replied, “so that he can pull
himself right out.” After hearing what happened, Stephen’s mom said, “There is some leftover carpeting in the house.
You can use that.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Stephen and Martine found the carpet in a corner and carried it to the pool.
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Finally, there came the familiar splash several weeks later.
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【答案】Stephen and Martine found the carpet in a corner and carried it to the pool. Then they found some rope in
the garage and tied one end of the rope to the carpet. After tying the other end of the rope to two poolside grab bars,
they cut the carpet so that it extended into the pool, making sure it lay against the pool wall. “I hope it works,” said
Stephen. Stephen and Martine waited and waited, but the koala was nowhere to be seen, and the “pool wall koala
aid” was almost forgotten, which left Martine a bit disappointed.
Finally, there came the familiar splash several weeks later. Stephen and Martine looked at each other with the
same thought. It could be Mr. Baker’s dog or... Martine rushed outside with Stephen. The water shone on the koala’s
furry head. He swam around for a while, and then swam toward the carpet. Grabbing it with his front feet, he slowly
pulled himself up and out of the water. With four feet planted firmly on the ground, he shook himself and ran off.
Martine laughed. “I’ll always remember my trip to Australia and the swimming koala.” she said.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Stephen邀请表妹Martine一起游泳，但Martine说她不习惯在12
月份游泳。突然，他们听到后院有落水声，Stephen猜测是Baker先生的狗又在游泳了，但当他们走近时，才发现是一只考拉。这只考拉在泳池里游了一会儿后想出去，但泳池壁太滑了，它出不去。最后，在
Stephen和Martine的帮助下，考拉成功地从泳池中出来了。Stephen告诉Martine，他的老师曾说，在澳大
利亚，后院游泳池是考拉经常发生意外的地方。Martine询问如果考拉掉入泳池时无人在家该怎么办呢？
Stephen回答说，需要有一些粗糙的东西，这样它们就能抓住并能自己从泳池里出来。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Stephen和Martine在一个角落里找到了地毯，并把它带到了泳池边。”可知，第一
段可描写Stephen和Martine合力为考拉准备能帮助它们爬出泳池的东西以及他们的期待考拉再次出现等展
开。
②由第二段首句内容“几周后，终于出现了熟悉的落水声。”可知，第二段可描写考拉回来了，它在泳池
中游泳，并借助Stephen和Martine用地毯为它做的东西成功地从泳池出来的内容，以及Stephen和Martine
看到他们的努力得到回报后的感受。
2.续写线索：准备爬出泳池的东西—期待考拉出现—失落—考拉出现—考拉借助准备的东西上岸—努力得
到回报的开心
3.词汇激活
行为类
①捆，系：tie/knot/bind
②冲：rush/dash/run at full speed
③拖：pull/drag/draw
情绪类
①失望的：disappointed/depressed
②笑：laugh/smile
【点睛】【高分句型1】After tying the other end of the rope to two poolside grab bars, they cut the carpet so that
it extended into the pool, making sure it lay against the pool wall.(运用了现在分词短语作状语和so that引导的
结果状语从句)
【高分句型2】With four feet planted firmly on the ground, he shook himself and ran off.(运用了with复合结构
作状语)
【高分句型3】Stephen and Martine waited and waited, but the koala was nowhere to be seen, and the “pool wall
koala aid” was almost forgotten, which left Martine a bit disappointed.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
听力答案：1-5: BBBCA 6-10: CACAB 11-15: CAACA 16-20:CBACB
