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8．What time will the speakers get to Edinburgh?
驻马店市高中高一下期第四次考试英语试题
A．At about 8 am. B．At about 9 am. C．At about 10 am.
注意事项：1.答卷前，请考生务必把自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
9．Which place will the speakers fail to visit?
2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 A．The City Hall. B．The old castles. C．The Seabird Centre.
10．What can the speakers do in the Royal Palace?
3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
A．Take pictures. B．Listen to stories. C．Purchase small gifts.
4.满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
一、听力选择题（每小题1分，共计20分） 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1．Where are the speakers probably?
11．Who is the man probably?
A．At home. B．In a park. C．In a store.
A．A host. B．A teacher. C．A book reviewer
2．Why does the man speak to the woman?
12．What is Lydia’s Wonderland mainly about?
A．To make an apology. B．To cancel a meeting C．To send an invitation.
A．Children’s stories. B．Man and nature. C．The author’s personal life.
3．What are the speakers probably talking about?
13．What did Bill do five years ago?
A．A dream. B．A concert. C．An illness.
A．He bought a bed. B．He repaired the roof. C．He started to write
4．What are the speakers doing probably?
A．Preparing a meal. B．Doing an experiment. C．Taking some exercise.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
5．Which department has an open position currently? 14．Why did the man give up his former job?
A．The sales department. A．Because of the pay.
B．The finance department. B．Because of the move.
C．The production department. C．Because of his health.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 15．How did the man feel about his business in the beginning?
6．When did the woman start the walk?
A．It was demanding. B．It was satisfying. C．It was boring.
A．On Friday morning.
16．What did the man' s team do for Mary the Winner?
B．On Saturday morning.
A．They designed its lighting.
C．On Sunday morning.
B．They appeared in the film.
7．What did the man encounter during his trip?
C．They built a bridge for it.
A．Heavy fogs. B．A big storm. C．A severe flood.
17．What has played a crucial part in the man's success?
A．The rising market.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
B．The family support.C．The international cooperation. Discounts are available for tour groups.
Regular Fares
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
Admission includes unlimited trolley rides, access to the Museum Grounds and Exhibits, and use of
18．Who is the speaker probably talking to?
our picnic areas to enjoy your own picnic lunch.
A．Animal doctors. B．News reporters. C．College students.
21．From now on to Columbus Day, the museum is open _____.
19．What did the speaker like to do best in the animal center?
A．only on Sundays and Saturdays B．on sunny days
A．Walk the dogs. B．Feed the rabbits. C．Clean the cats’ cages
C．every day D．all of the above
20．How did the speaker make Max trust him?
22．If a family of 4 persons — one senior, a couple and a 12-year-old boy — are taking a sunset trolley ride,
A．By speaking to him.
how much is the total admission fee?
B．By playing with him.
A．$18. B．$25.5. C．$33. D．$39.5.
C．By treating his wounds.
23．Which one of the following is NOT included in the admission?
A．Unlimited sunset trolley ride. B．Access to the Museum Grounds.
二、阅读理解（每小题2.5分 共计50分） C．A visit to the Museum Exhibits. D．A use of the museum picnic areas.
We Are Now Open Daily thru Columbus Day
The museum and store are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the season. Trolley rides start with
I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for piano lessons in 2010. We were in the economic crisis.
the first departure at 10:05 a.m. and continue until the end of the day with the last ride being at 4:15 p.m.. We
She said a polite “ no ”.
are open Rain or Shine!
That didn’t stop me. I googled the measurements for a keyboard, drew the keys on a piece of paper and
April 30 to May 21 Open Saturdays and Sundays Only stuck it on my desk. I would click notes on an online keyboard and “ play” them back on my paper one—
May 28 to October 10 Open Every Day
keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real
October 15 to October 30 Open Saturdays and Sundays Only
piano. Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons.
Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Ride Special ( $3.50 per person )
I still remember the first one. I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was. I sat my grade one
At 7:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Thursday evening in July and August, join us for a special sunset
after eight lessons. Once I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again. I passed grade three,
trolley ride with ice-cream included. Bring the whole family!
and then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper.
Senior Citizens: $5.50
One evening, when I was about 13, my mom said she had a surprise for me; it was an electronic
Adults: $7.50 keyboard, bought with more borrowed money. It was the first time I’d played for her. She was in shock.
My school didn’t offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. But I had to
Children (Ages 6—16): $5.00
pass a difficult test. Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was
Children 5 and under: Free
written. I felt stressed. To my amazement, I was offered a place.At Purcell, I spent two years working as hard as I could. I performed to raise money and save enough luck and in the hope that elderly people will live much longer. They also drink chrysanthemum wine (菊花酒)
to buy my first piano. When I left Purcell, I was awarded the senior piano prize and senior academic music and wear a plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. Both chrysanthemum and zhuyu are regarded as clean plants
prize. I am now at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. I feel proud: it’s been 10 years that can clean houses and cure diseases.
since I drew my paper piano, and I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools. Respecting elderly people is shown not only on this special day but also in daily life. For example,
The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano---what we call mental when an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. When there are several guests at the table, the host
practice. The paper piano helped arouse my curiosity about how music works, the building blocks that form usually introduces them from the oldest to the youngest. When a younger person is presenting something to
the pieces. an older person, two hands are used. On a crowded subway or bus, younger people always offer their seats to
24．Why did the author’s mom buy him 10 lessons at last? elderly people.
A．She was shocked by his first performance. It is a traditional virtue in China to respect elderly people. That’s because the Chinese know that
B．She had no doubt about his talent for piano. elderly people have knowledge and experience that young people can learn from. So, Chinese people are
C．She realized that he meant what he said.
proud of being old. Besides, to respect the elderly people is to respect yourself tomorrow.
D．She suddenly made a fortune.
28．Which of the following may NOT be a tradition for the Double Ninth Festival?
25．Which of the following can best describe the author?
A．Cleaning houses. B．Wearing the plant zhuyu.
A．Honest. B．Determined. C．Humorous. D．Optimistic.
C．Drinking chrysanthemum wine. D．Families climbing mountains together.
26．The underlined word “irony” in the last paragraph shows that the author felt ________.
29．What is Paragraph 4 about?
A．surprised B．proud C．satisfied D．disappointed
A．Why we should respect elderly people.
27．What is the best title of the text?
B．Traditional ways of celebrating the festival.
A．Mental Practice Matters
C．What young people usually do on this festival.
B．A Surprise from Mum
D．Examples of respecting elderly people in daily life.
C．Learning An Instrument Costs Too Much
30．Which is NOT the correct way to respect elderly people?
D．Stick to Your Dreams
A．We should offer seats to the old while taking a bus.
B．We should sit straight when the old come into a room.
Showing Respect for Seniors
C．We should use double hands to present things to the old.
Dads have Father’s Day. Moms have Mother’s Day. Kids have Children’s Day. But, do our
D．We should introduce the oldest person first while eating at the table.
grandparents have a special holiday? Yes, they do!
31．Why are Chinese people proud of being old?
The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for elderly people in China. The festival is on the ninth day
A．It means they don’t have to work for others. B．It means they have more virtues than others.
of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. As the Chinese word for nine has the same sound as the word for C．It means they have knowledge and experience. D．It means what they did in the past was
long, people take the Double Ninth Festival to show their wishes of long life for elderly people. meaningful.
There are many traditions for this festival. On that day, families get together and climb mountains forThere is an ancient Chinese story about a giant man named Kua Fu who chases the sun. He drains the 35．What may be the best title of the passage?
Yellow and Wei rivers during his race and finally dies of delydration（脱水）. His failure has reminded A．Taking a Closer Look at the Sun
people of the unstoppable power of the sun for centuries. And yet, scientists throughout history have tried to B．Discovering the Unknown Puzzles
C．The Story of Kuafu Chasing the Sun
better understand the most important star in our sky. On Aug 12, NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe（探
D．The Scientific Value of Searching the Sun
测器）, marking the start of its trip to the sun.
The probe itself is almost as big as a car and needed the help of a powerful rocket to escape Earth’s
Why Can’t People Stop Touching Museum Exhibits (展品)?
orbit, change direction and reach the sun. In order to reach the sun, the probe must complete seven flybys of
When visiting the British Museum, you can see visitors touch ancient bowls even though the museum
Venus, using the power of the planet’s gravity to change its path, sending it toward the sun. But that’s not the
rules say no touching is allowed. Museum guards say it’s impossible to stop people from breaking the no-
only difficult part of the journey. As the probe approaches the sun’s corona（日冕）, it will have to bear
touch rule. 36
temperatures reaching 1,400℃, as well as deal with serious radiation. So how will the probe survive?
Most museum-going is still a mainly visual (视觉的) experience for visitors to admire the artworks.
According to NASA, a special shield has been used, which is a special 11.5 cm-thick carbon-composite
37 But over the past few years, more and more museums have been working to include additional senses,
shield that will be positioned between the probe and the sun’s corona. It’s advanced technology like this that
like sounds and smells. But touch, especially, is only allowed in certain areas, like the Louvre’s Touch
will make the probe’s trip to the sun much smoother. If everything goes as planned the probe will reach a
Gallery, or the British Museum’s Hands On Desks.
speed of 692,018 kilometers per hour as it moves around the sun, setting a new record for the fastest man-
38 Before there were museums, there were curiosity rooms filled with a collection of
made object in history, NBC noted. It will fly close to the sun 24 times between 2018 and 2025. NBC added.
interesting objects from around the world. When people visited the collection, the objects were passed
32．What is the aim of mentioning Kua Fu in the first paragraph?
around. Museums continued with this spirit of openness at first.
A．To tell the origin of Parker Solar Probe.
But as museums grew, the spirit no longer existed. When you’ve got 4 million visitors a year, you can
B．To lead to the topic of researching the sun.
hardly have every body touching something. People are awkward and likely to damage the artworks. So the
C．To show the achievement of ancient China.
rule against touching artworks makes great sense. Smaller museums still sometimes encourage visitors to
D．To show the difficulties of studying the sun.
touch their objects. 39
33．How many challenges will the probe meet to reach the sun?
Why are we so unwilling to keep our hands to ourselves? Some people just want to make sure the
A．One. B．Two.
C．Three. D．Four. artworks are real. But there’s a larger truth. 40 Visitors say that they want to feel how deep an
34．What is the main idea of the third paragraph? engraving (雕刻) goes, so as to better understand the artistic skills. In this way, touching is part of trying to
A．The probe will reach the sun in 2025. somehow make contact with the past.
B．The probe has been protected very well. A．Touch was allowed in museums at first.
C．The probe is the fastest man-made object. B．It helps to show respect for the ancient artists.
D．The probe has been prepared well for its aim. C．You stop 100 people touching and there are 200 more.D．Visitors learn more about objects from reading signs around. 46．A．tried B．enjoyed C．avoided D．stopped
E．You can’t really learn more about objects unless you touch them. 47．A．bored B．disappointed C．embarrassed D．surprised
F．But the bigger ones prefer to advertise themselves as no touching. 48．A．clear B．useful C．important D．strange
G．Museums have come a long way since the time of the curiosity room. 49．A．turn down B．look for C．live off D．depend on
50．A．changes B．suggestions C．studies D．explanations
51．A．fall down B．move off C．set up D．calm down
三、完形填空 （每小题1分 共计15分） 52．A．warmer B．safer C．larger D．quieter
Our family enjoyed a beautiful houseplant for over thirty years. It had stayed with us through 41
53．A．time B．space C．promises D．choices
years and good times, pain and joy. I had never thought of 42 it. 54．A．recognized B．prevented C．satisfied D．protected
However, two weeks ago, we 43 some changes in its leaves, which began to lose color. We 55．A．respect B．prove C．forget D．realize
watered and looked after it 44 . There was no hope of 45 for the plant. We finally picked a
四、语法填空（每小题1.5分 共计15分）
few almost dead leaves and 46 replanting them in another small pot.
The Amazon rainforest crosses into eight countries, 56 (include) Brazil and Peru, and one
What 47 us was that these leaves planted in the new place grew strong. In order to know the
overseas region of France. With 57 area of around 6 million square kilometres, the Amazon
reason why the houseplant died, we dug the dead plant out of the pot. Then, it became 48 to us that
rainforest is more than half the size of China. The rainforest gets its name from the Amazon River, 58
its roots were in disorder, completely tangling up(缠绕). Our once-beautiful plant died because it grew out of
is close to 6, 400 kilometres in length.
its environment. We now realized that it became root-bound and had no more room for their roots to grow in
Of the 390, 000 plant species known to us, more than 40, 000 can 59 (find) in the Amazon.
its pot.
The forest's different levels support an unbelievable 60 (various) of wildlife. At the bottom, there is
People can become root-bound, too. Those who 49 personal growth or development often
a system of roots beneath the ground. Above that is the mass of leaf litter on the dark forest floor. The next
want to make 50 that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness. However, they
level is made up of shorter plants with large 61 (leaf). Then there are 62 (tower) ancient
more often find they outgrow their environment and want to 51 . Their view becomes wider and they
hardwoods, and finally the tops of the tallest trees many metres above the ground.
need 52 environment to live in. They need people who will make 53 for their growth. If
However, over the past 50 years, about 17 per cent of the rainforest 63 (disappear) due to
they cannot be 54 , some problems are sure to appear.
human activities. As the list of species 64 danger of extinction becomes longer, we are left with a
So if your new-found growth causes you to give up the old ways, you may need to 55 you
question: can we afford 65 (damage) the“ lungs of the planet”?
are bigger now, and need to have a bigger stage for personal growth or development.
41．A．hard B．pleasant C．busy D．peaceful
42．A．fixing B．losing C．selling D．cheating 五、书信写作（15分）
66．假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom即将作为交换生来你们学校学习。他来信询问你们学校哪些
43．A．made B．recorded C．discovered D．collected
44．A．gradually B．creatively C．joyfully D．carefully 课程有助于他了解中国文化，请你给他写封回信。
45．A．success B．winning C．survival D．progress 内容包括：1. 表示欢迎；2. 介绍相关课程。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。 Paragraph 1：
________________________________________________________________________________________ That was when I saw a young mother with her two kids.
________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
___________
六、书面表达（25分）
Paragraph 2：
67．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。
Finally, I was about to give up when a man wearing a cheap T-shirt seemed to notice me.
Yesterday I had a taste of being stuck in a desperate situation where my only hope of help would have
________________________________________________________________________________________
to come from a total stranger.
________________________________________________________________________________________
I was in a busy shopping mall buying a large piece of luggage. After the purchase in one of the large ________________________________________________________________________________________
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and expensive shops, I picked up my phone from my pocket to call my driver waiting in the parking lot and
________________________________________________________________________________________
my phone was dead. ________
I then requested the shop assistant selling me the luggage, which was not cheap at all, if she could ring
the number of my driver for me. She replied, still all smiles, “I’m sorry, sir, but it is the shop policy that we
cannot use mobile phones while working in the shop.”
As I was wondering what kind of policy that was, I saw a nice-looking teenage boy coming toward me.
Remember my wife’s interesting theory that beautiful people are more likely to give you a hand when you’re
in trouble, I thought I might have a chance. But before I could say a word, he walked past me. It turned out he
simply didn’t see me.
I waited in the mall but it seemed nobody bothered to look at me. Disappointed and tired, I got out of
the shop on to the busy street in front. I stood there with people rushing by, looking at their faces to see if they
will show kindness to me. I began wondering how many times I had reacted to strangers like the shop girl and
the teenager.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。W: Yeah, and that last song nearly brought tears to my eyes. I never realized I could get so emotional about
anything.
4．B
【原文】W: So first we mix these two solutions together and heat everything up to 42℃.
M: Okay, done. What’s next?
W: Well, we let the solution cool down and then separate any solids that have formed.
M: Got it.
5．C
【原文】W: Good morning, Maxton Robarts.
M: Hello. And I saw in the newspaper that you’re in search of a secretary for your sales department.
W: Well, actually that was for the finance department. But the position’s filled. Now we’re looking for a
secretary in the production department, though.
6．B 7．B
【原文】M: So how was it walking in the mountains for two days?
W: Great. We got there on Friday afternoon and set off the next morning. It was really foggy and that made it
a bit dangerous. The weather forecast was for heavy rain, so I was expecting the worst. But luckily it stayed
mild.
M: When I went with my friends there was a huge thunderstorm and we all had to turn back. It was quite
frightening and I got completely wet.
英语参考答案
1．A W: Oh, man, that sounds awful.
【原文】W: Andrew, have you seen my phone charger anywhere? It’s not on my bedside table. 8．C 9．A 10．B
M: Hmm, did you check your backpack? We went to the park for a picnic yesterday. 【原文】W: Jim, about that holiday tour you’re organizing, can I ask what attractions we’ll visit?
W: Oh yeah, I’ll go and check it now. M: Well, let me check the schedule. We’ll depart at eight am and it’ll take us about two hours to arrive in
2．C Edinburgh. The first place we’ll visit is some beautiful Scottish castles.
【原文】M: Hi Jane, I’ve got two free tickets to see any film at the local cinema tonight. Do you want to W: That sounds good. I heard the city hall is a wonderful place. Will we go there too?
come with me? M: I’m sorry, but our schedule doesn’t include that place.
W: I’d love to, but I’ve already had something else scheduled for this evening. Sorry. W: OK.
3．B M: After that we’ll go to see the royal palace. It’s a good place to learn about the royal family’s stories, but it
【原文】M: That was much better than I expected. I normally don’t like that sort of music, but it was great. has a rule with no photos. However, we can pick some presents at the local shops nearby. At about four pmwe’ll get to the seabird center. 【原文】
W: Great. M: Hello everyone. Professor Williams asked us to talk about our volunteer projects during the
11．A 12．C 13．B summer holiday. Many of you shared your experiences in food banks, community centers and even hospitals.
【原文】M: We’re very pleased to have Anne Adams, the popular children’s story writer, in the studio
For me, I’d like to tell you about my experience in an animal center in California.
tonight. Good evening, Anne. I had always loved animals. But this was my first time getting up close and personal with them. I got to work
W: Hello James, thanks for inviting me on the show.
with dogs, cats and even rabbits. Each day I would walk the dog three times, which was my favorite part.
W: It’s great to have you, but you’re not here to talk about any of your children’s books, are you?
Cleaning the cages for rabbits was a bit boring, though. While it was hard work, the sense of achievement was
W: No, I’m here because I’ve just completed Lydia’s Wonderland. It’s really the story of the house my
great.
husband and I bought in rural France.
One experience that stood out was when a dog called Max was brought in.
M: I see. When did you get your house?
Max had once been hurt and was afraid of humans. I made it my personal goal to make him feel comfortable
W: Oh, exactly five years ago. When we bought it, there was no running water and no electricity. And when it
around people again. I spent hours sitting with him, offering him food and treats and especially talking to him
rained, water came in through the bedroom roof. Luckily, Bill had all of that fixed, and since last September,
softly. Gradually he began to trust me and allowed me to pet him. Overall, it was an incredibly rewarding
I’ve been running a writing course. Anyway, it’s a long story. People can read about it in my book.
experience.
14．C 15．A 16．C 17．B
21．C 22．B 23．A
【原文】W: Roger, you made such a big change by breaking into Hollywood. How did it all start?
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了博物馆的开放时间，各种优惠活动，不同人群的票价等。
M: Well, about eight years ago I had a heart operation and couldn’t do construction work anymore. Then I
21．细节理解题。根据文章标题“We Are Now Open Daily thru Columbus Day(我们现在每天开放直到
decided to set up my own business to create special effects for film and television.
哥伦布日)”可知，从现在起到哥伦布日，博物馆每天开放。故选C项。
W: What kind of success did you have in the early days?
22．细节理解题。根据第二个表格中“Senior Citizens: $5.50 Adults: $7.50 Children (Ages 6—16):
M: It was more like taking a roller coaster ride. Everything was a challenge. Finance, production, marketing.
$5.00 (老年人：5.50美元，成年人：7.50美元，6—16岁的儿童：5.00美元)”可知，一个老年人、一
However, I made it anyway.
对夫妇和一个12岁的男孩需要付费5.50+7.50+7.50+5.00=25.50美元。故选B项。
W: That’s all in the past. You’re apparently much sought after now. I hear plenty of film productions are
23．细节理解题。根据第二段“Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Ride Special ( $3.50 per person)(冰淇淋
lining up for your services.
和日落电车特别优惠（每人$3.50）)”以及最后一段“Admission includes unlimited trolley rides, access
M: Well, I do cooperate with several famous film production companies. Last month, we constructed a bridge
to the Museum Grounds and Exhibits, and use of our picnic areas to enjoy your own picnic lunch.(门票包括
for the film Mary the Winner. We also supply components for the tourism industry, but I have to admit that
无限制的电车乘车、参观博物馆场地和展品，以及使用我们的野餐区享用您自己的野餐午餐)”可知，
it's the film work that interests me most.
无限制的日落电车没有包含在入场费中。故选A项。
W: That’s good to hear. So, what's the secret of your rise?
24．C 25．B 26．A 27．D
M: Oh, I couldn’t have done anything without the encouragement of my wife Lily, who’s also my business
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了作者年少时，对钢琴产生了浓厚兴趣，但是家境贫寒，无法供得
partner. And there’s also our daughter Katya. They’ve both been wonderful.
起钢琴课，她没有放弃梦想，自己画了一个纸钢琴练习钢琴，之后坚持自己的梦想，最终进入了世界
18．C 19．A 20．A一流的音乐学校的故事。 daily life. For example, when an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. When there are several
24．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and guests at the table, the host usually introduces them from the oldest to the youngest. When a younger person
bought me 10 lessons.”（当我妈妈看到我是认真的，她借钱给我买了10节课。）可知，妈妈意识到作 is presenting something to an older person, two hands are used. On a crowded subway or bus, younger people
者说想要上钢琴课是认真的，最后给她买了10节课。故选C项。 always offer their seats to elderly people. (尊重老人不仅体现在这个特殊的日子里，也体现在日常生活中。
25．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for piano lessons in 2010.
例如，当一位老人进入房间时，每个人都站起来。当餐桌上有几位客人时，主人通常从年长的介绍到
We were in the economic crisis. She said a polite “ no ”.”（2010年，当我11岁的时候，我请求妈妈给我
最小的。当年轻人向老年人递东西时，要用两只手。在拥挤的地铁或公共汽车上，年轻人总是给老年
上钢琴课。我们正处于经济危机之中。她礼貌地说“不”。）及第二段“That didn’t stop me.”（那没
人让座。)”可知，第四段主要是一些人们在日常生活中尊重老年人的例子。故选D。
有阻止我。）及整段内容描写可知，尽管作者想要上钢琴课的要求被妈妈拒绝了，但是她没有气馁， 30．细节理解题。根据第四段“For example, when an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. (例
因此，她是有决心的。故选B项。 如，当一位老人进入房间时，每个人都站起来。)”可知当一个老年人走进房间时，每个人都站起来，
26．词义猜测题。根据文章倒数第二段“I feel proud: it’s been 10 years since I drew my paper piano, and
选项B“当老人走进房间时，我们应该坐直”表示有误。故选B。
I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools.”（我感到很自豪：我画纸钢琴已经10年了，我现在在世 31．细节理解题。根据最后一段“That’s because the Chinese know that elderly people have knowledge
界一流的音乐学校之一里。）及最后一段关键句“that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from and experience that young people can learn from. So, Chinese people are proud of being old. (这是因为中国
the piano---what we call mental practice.”（我继续在没有钢琴的情况下进行大量的练习——我们称之为 人知道老年人有知识和经验，年轻人可以学习。所以，中国人以年老而自豪。)”可知，中国人知道老
心理练习。）可知，作者在世界一流的音乐学校之一里，但是仍然在没有钢琴的情况下进行练习，作 年人有见识与经历，所以，中国人以年老为荣。故选C。
者觉得这件事是让人意外的、诧异的。故选A项。 32．B 33．C 34．D 35．A
27．主旨大意题。根据文章全文内容可知，本文讲述了作者年少时，对钢琴产生了浓厚兴趣，但是家 【分析】本文为说明文。古有“夸父逐日”的故事，从古至今人们对于太阳的探索也从未止步。近日，
境贫寒，无法供得起钢琴课，她没有放弃梦想，自己画了一个纸钢琴练习钢琴，之后坚持自己的梦想， 美国国家航空航天局发射了帕克太阳探测器，开始了长达7年的探日之旅，人类“逐日”梦想终于要
最终进入了世界一流的音乐学校的故事。“Stick to Your Dreams”（坚持你的梦想）最适合作为本文标 实现了。
题。故选D项。 32．推理判断题。文章一开始提出夸父追日失败。接着下文叙述他的失败，警示人们太阳势不可挡的
28．A 29．D 30．B 31．C 力量。然而，从古至今人们对于太阳的探索也从未止步。8月12日，美国美国国家航空航天局发射
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了重阳节，列举了一些人们在日常生活中尊重老年人的例子， 了帕克太阳探测器，开启了探日之旅。由此可知，第一段提出夸父追日的目的就是引出研究太阳的话
并讲述了尊重老年人是中华民族的一种传统美德。 题。分析选项可知B项符合题意，故选B。
28．细节理解题。根据第三段“On that day, families get together and climb mountains for luck and in the 33．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In order to reach the sun, the probe must complete seven flybys of
hope that elderly people will live much longer. They also drink chrysanthemum wine (菊花酒) and wear a Venus, using the power of the planet’s gravity to change its path, sending it toward the sun. But that’s not the
plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. (在那一天，家人聚在一起爬山以求好运，并希望老年人能活得更久。 only difficult part of the journey. As the probe approaches the sun’s corona, it will have to bear temperatures
他们还喝菊花酒，戴一种叫茱萸的植物来庆祝。)”可知在重阳节这天，家人聚在一起爬山，喝菊花酒 reaching 1,400℃, as well as deal with serious radiation”可知，为了接近太阳，帕克探测器需要7次飞掠
并佩戴一种名为“茱萸”的植物，选项A没有提到。故选A。 金星，借助金星引力改变飞行轨道，不断靠近太阳。随着探测器不断靠近日冕，它还将面临1400摄
29．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Respecting elderly people is shown not only on this special day but also in
氏度的高温和巨大的辐射。由此可知有三个难题。故选C。34．推理判断题。第三段内容“保护罩由厚度为11.5厘米的特殊碳复合材料制成，将探测器和太阳 36．上文“Museum guards say it’s impossible to stop people from breaking the no-touch rule.(博物馆的保
日冕隔开。这项先进技术将会令探测器的探日之旅更为顺利。按照计划，探测器将以每小时692018 安说，不可能阻止人们违反禁止接触的规定)”说明要完全地阻止人们不接触展品是不可能的。故可推
千米的速度进入太阳轨道，届时将成为迄今为止速度最快的人造物体。在2018-2025年期间，帕克将 断空格处内容为解释为什么会是这样的情况。结合C项“You stop 100 people touching and there are
靠近太阳24次”由此可知，本段主要观点是“为了接近太阳，探测器已准备就绪”，D项符合题意， 200 more.(你阻止了100个人的接触，然后还有200个人)”与该推断一致，为上文的解释。故选C项。
是正确的。根据内容可知“在2018-2025年期间，帕克将靠近太阳24次”，故A项中的探测器将于 37．上文“Most museum-going is still a mainly visual (视觉的) experience for visitors to admire the
2025年到达太阳，故A错误。根据“进入太阳轨道，届时将成为（但现在不是）迄今为止速度最快 artworks. (大多数参观博物馆的游客仍然主要是通过视觉体验来欣赏艺术品)”以及下文“But over the
的人造物体。”而C项“探测器现在是最快的人造物体”故C项错误。本段只是说保护罩的厚度及 past few years, more and more museums have been working to include additional senses, like sounds and
作用，保护的如何没有提及，故B项（探测器保护得很好）也是错误的。综合分析可知D正确。 smells.(但在过去几年里，越来越多的博物馆一直在努力添加额外的感官，比如声音和气味)”中“But”
35．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一段是主旨段，叙述了从古至今人们对于太阳的探索从未止步。 可知，和空格处形成了转折，故可推断空格处内容仍然在强调通过视觉体验，也是对上文的补充说明。
近日，美国美国国家航空航天局发射了帕克太阳探测器，开始了长达7年的探日之旅。第二段和第三 结合D项“Visitors learn more about objects from reading signs around.(通过阅读周围的标记，你会对物
段主要叙述了在接近太阳时面临的问题，以及解决的方法。文章中的“the start of its trip to the 体有更多的了解)”对上文的补充，以及符合下文的逻辑关系。故选D项。
sun.”、“reach the sun”、“approaches the sun’s corona”、“fly close to the sun”等的意思均为“到达、 38．下文“Before there were museums, there were curiosity rooms filled with a collection of interesting
接近太阳”，这与A项“近距离观察太阳（Taking a Closer Look at the Sun）”意义一致，故选A。 objects from around the world.(在博物馆出现之前，有一些摆满了来自世界各地的有趣物品的好奇室)”
【点睛】确定最佳标题的方法。在阅读文章时，要注意文章中反复出现的或强调的信息，寻找与文章 中“curiosity rooms”为关键词，选项G“Museums have come a long way since the time of the curiosity
大多数内容相关的信息。找出覆盖全文的核心词汇，看选项内容是否切中文章的中心论题。也就是要 room.(自好奇室时代以来，博物馆已经走过了漫长的道路)”中也提到“curiosity room”，再结合语意下
看选项内容与作者的写作目的是否一致。如第4小题，文章中的“the start of its trip to the 文为空格处的解释说明，语意连贯。故选G项。
sun.”、“reach the sun”、“approaches the sun’s corona”、“fly close to the sun”等的意思均为“到达、 39．由上文“Smaller museums still sometimes encourage visitors to touch their objects.(较小的博物馆有
接近太阳”，这与A项“近距离观察太阳（Taking a Closer Look at the Sun）”相照应。 时仍然鼓励参观者触摸他们的物品)”中“Smaller”，以及句意，可推断空格处为相反意思的表达。F项
寻找文章的主题句。文章主要论题的关键是找到文章的主题句。主题句通常在文章的首段，也可能在 “But the bigger ones prefer to advertise themselves as no touching.(但大一点的更喜欢标榜自己“不接
文章的末段，在文章的某一段落，或分散在文章的各个段落中。如果每个段落都有主题句，那么把各 触”)”中“bigger”和上文“Smaller”呼应，为一对反义词，以及与上文语意构成转折关系。故选F项。
段落的主题句的中心集中起来，即为全文的主题句。本题在通读全文可知，第一段是主旨段，叙述了 40．由下文“Visitors say that they want to feel how deep an engraving (雕刻) goes, so as to better
从古至今人们对于太阳的探索从未止步。近日，美国美国国家航空航天局发射了帕克太阳探测器，开 understand the artistic skills. In this way, touching is part of trying to somehow make contact with the past.
始了长达7年的探日之旅。第二段和第三段主要叙述了在接近太阳时面临的问题，以及解决的方法。 (参观者们说，他们想要感受雕刻的深度，以便更好地了解艺术技巧。通过这种方式，触摸是试图以
文章中的“the start of its trip to the sun.”、“reach the sun”、“approaches the sun’s corona”、“fly close 某种方式与过去联系的一部分)”可推断，空格处内容为“如果你想更好地了解它，应用去触摸它”。
to the sun”等的意思均为“到达、接近太阳”，这与A项“近距离观察太阳（Taking a Closer Look at E项“You can’t really learn more about objects unless you touch them.(除非你触摸物体，否则你无法真
the Sun）”意义一致，故选A。 正了解它们)”与此推断内容一致，为下文意思的总结。故选E项。
36．C 37．D 38．G 39．F 40．E
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了为什么人们不能停止触摸博物馆的展品？ 41．A 42．B 43．C 44．D 45．C 46．A 47．D 48．A 49．B50．A 51．B 52．C 53．B 54．C 55．D pot grew strong.”可知，此处为使我们惊奇的是，这些种在新花盆里的叶子长得很强壮。故选D。
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。讲述了作者家养了许多漂亮的绿植，由于根满盆而逐渐死亡，但 48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后，我们明白了——它的根是混乱的，完全纠缠在一起。A.
是将它的叶子移植到新的盆子里却很好地活了。因此联想到我们的人生，也会经常遇到达到瓶颈的这 clear清楚的；B. useful有用的；C. important重要的；D. strange奇怪的。根据下文“its roots were in
种状态，这时，我们应该摒弃旧的方向寻求新的发展。 disorder, completely tangling up.”说明的原因可知，此处指它死的原因变得清楚了。故选A。
41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它陪伴着我们度过了艰难的岁月和美好的时光，痛苦和欢乐。A. 49．考查动词短语辨析。句意：那些寻求个人成长或发展的人往往希望做出改变，从而获得更大的成
hard艰难的；B. pleasant高兴的；C. busy忙碌的；D. peaceful安静的。根据下文“pain and joy”可知， 就或更多的幸福。A. turn down拒绝；B. look for寻找；C. live off靠……生活；D. depend on依靠。根
此处是指艰难的岁月和美好的时光。故选A。 据句意以及该句中的“personal growth or development”可知，此处为那些寻求个人成长或发展的人往
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我从没想过要失去它。A. fixing修理；B. losing失去；C. selling出售； 往希望做出改变。故选B。
D. cheating欺骗。根据第三段中“Our once-beautiful plant died”可知，作者的绿植最后死掉了。因此可 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：那些寻求个人成长或发展的人往往希望做出改变，从而获得更大的成
推断出，我从没想过有一天会失去这颗植物。故选B项。 就或更多的幸福。A. changes改变；B. suggestions建议；C. studies学习；D. explanations解释。根据
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，两周前，我们发现它的叶子发生了一些变化，开始失去颜色。 上文提到的我们把几乎枯死的叶子，试着把它们重新种在另一个小花盆里，为做出的改变，以及该句
A. made制作；B. recorded记录；C. discovered发现；D. collected收集。根据句意以及该句中的 中的“that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness.”可知，此处为那些寻求个人成长或
“which began to lose color.”可知，此处为两周前，我们发现它的叶子发生了一些变化。故选C。 发展的人往往希望做出改变，从而获得更大的成就或更多的幸福。故选A。
44．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们细心地浇水和照顾它，但它就是没有活下来的迹象。A. gradually 51．考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，他们更多的时候发现自己已经无法适应环境，想要离开。A.
逐渐地；B. creatively创造地；C. joyfully开心地；D. carefully小心地，细心地。根据上文提到的我们 fall down掉下来；B. move off离开；C. set up创办；D. calm down冷静。根据该句中的“they more
家三十多年来一直喜欢这种美丽的室内植物，以及该句中的“We watered and looked after it”可知，此 often find they outgrow their environment”可知，此处为他们更多的时候发现自己已经无法适应环境，
处为我们细心地浇水和照顾它。故选D项。 想要离开。故选B。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们细心地浇水和照顾它，但它就是没有活下来的迹象。A. success 52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们的视野变得更大，他们需要更大的生活环境。A. warmer更温
成功；B. winning胜利；C. survival幸存；D. progress进步。根据该句中的but转折以及下文“We 暖的；B. safer更安全的；C. larger更大的；D. quieter更安静的。根据该句中and连接的“Their view
finally picked a few almost dead leaves”可推知，此处为我们细心地浇水和照顾它，但它就是没有活下 becomes larger”中提到larger可知，此处为也应为他们需要更大的生活环境，与其相呼应。故选C。
来的迹象。故选C项。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们需要有人为他们的成长腾出空间。A. time时间；B. space空间；
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们最后摘了几片几乎枯死的叶子，试着把它们重新种在另一个小花 C. promises承诺；D. choices选择。根据上文提到的他们需要更大的生活环境，可知，此处为他们需
盆里。A. tried尝试；B. enjoyed喜欢，享受；C. avoided避免；D. stopped停止。根据下文“these 要有人为他们的成长腾出空间。make space for“为……腾出空间”为固定搭配。故选B。
leaves planted in the new pot grew strong.”以及该句中的“replanting them in another small pot.”可知，此 54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果他们不能被满足，一定会出现一些问题。A. recognized认出；B.
处为我们最后摘了几片几乎枯死的叶子，试着把它们重新种在另一个小花盆里。故选A。 prevented阻止；C. satisfied满足；D. protected保护。根据上文提出的要求以及该句中的“some
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：使我们惊奇的是，这些种在新花盆里的叶子长得很强壮。A. bored无 problems are sure to appear”可推知，此处为如果他们不能满足，一定会出现一些问题。故选C。
聊；B. disappointed失望；C. embarrassed尴尬；D. surprised使惊讶。根据上文提到的最后摘了几片几 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，如果你新发现的成长使你放弃了旧的方式，你可能需要意识到
乎枯死的叶子，试着把它们重新种在另一个小花盆里，以及该句中的“these leaves planted in the new 你现在更强大了。A. respect尊敬；B. prove证明；C. forget忘记；D. realize意识到。 根据句意以及该句中的“if your new-found growth causes you to abandon the old ways,”可知，此处为如果你新发现的 65．考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。afford to do sth“承担得起做某事”，故填to damage。
成长使你放弃了旧的方式，你可能需要意识到你现在更强大了。故选D。 66．Dear Tom,
I’m more than delighted to know you’ll study with us. I can’t wait to see you. Now let me introduce
56．including 57．an 58．which 59．be found 60．variety 61．leaves 62． some of our courses which will surely help deepen your understanding of Chinese culture.
towering 63．has disappeared 64．in 65．to damage First of all, I may suggest Chinese calligraphy, for each character tells a story with culture. While
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了亚马逊雨林。它是一个自然宝藏，但在过去的50年里，17% practicing writing them, you can not only appreciate the beauty of calligraphy but also cultivate your mind.
的雨林由于人类活动而消失。 Another course I would recommend to you is Tang Poems, which can offer you an access to Chinese
56．考查介词。句意：亚马逊雨林横跨巴西和秘鲁等8个国家，以及法国的一个海外地区。此处使用 literature and provide insights into culture, values and beliefs.
介词including，意为“包括”，故填including。 Best wishes to you! Looking forward to your early arrival.
57．考查冠词。句意：亚马逊雨林面积约600万平方公里，面积超过中国的一半。area表示泛指，使 Yours,
用不定冠词，且area以元音音素开头，故填an。 Li Hua
58．考查定语从句。句意：热带雨林得名于亚马逊河，它的长度接近6400公里。空处引导非限制性 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。英国笔友Tom即将作为交换生来校学习，他来信询问学校哪些
定语从句，先行词是Amazon River，关系词在从句中作主语，使用关系代词which引导，故填 课程有助于他了解中国文化。要求考生给他回信表示欢迎并介绍相关课程。
【详解】1.词汇积累
which。
课程：course → subject
59．考查被动语态。句意：在我们已知的39万种植物中，有4万多种可以在亚马逊找到。主语more
肯定：surely → certainty/definitely
than 40, 000和动词find之间是被动关系，使用被动语态，情态动词can后接动词原形，故填be
建议：suggest → propose/advise
found。
提供：offer → provide
60．考查名词。句意：森林的不同层次孕育着种类繁多的野生动物。a variety of“各种各样的”，固定
2.句式拓展
短语，故填variety。
句型转换
61．考查名词复数。句意：下一层是由长着大叶子的矮植物组成的。leaf是可数名词，结合“plants”
原句：First of all, I may suggest Chinese calligraphy, for each character tells a story with culture.
可知，树叶不止一个，此处使用名词复数形式，故填leaves。
拓展句：First of all, I may suggest Chinese calligraphy, because each character tells a story with culture.
62．考查形容词。句意：然后是高耸的古老硬木，最后是最高的树的顶部高出地面许多米。空处使用
【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m more than delighted to know you’ll study with us.(运用了省略连词that的宾语
形容词towering“高耸的”，作定语，修饰名词hardwoods，故填towering。
从句)
63．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：然而，在过去的50年里，由于人类活动，大约17%的雨林消失了。
[高分句型2] I would recommend to you is Tang Poems, which can offer you an access to Chinese literature
根据时间状语“over the past 50 years”可知句子使用现在完成时，主语about 17 per cent of the rainforest
and provide insights into culture, values and beliefs. (运用了关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句)
表示单数意义，助动词使用has，故填has disappeared。
67．One possible version:
64．考查介词。句意：随着濒临灭绝的物种越来越多，我们面临着一个问题：我们能承受得起破坏
That was when I saw a young mother with her two kids. She was talking on the phone, and her voice
“地球之肺”的后果吗？in danger“在危险中”，固定短语，故填in。
told me she was a gentle and patient lady. The two kids were neatly dressed and waited quietly beside her.This must be a nice family, I thought to myself. Therefore, I approached to make a request. But as soon as I ①感谢：thank/express gratitude to/say thank you to
said, “Excuse me madam,” she grabbed both her kids and went away. Did I look like someone trying to hurt ②惊讶的：surprised/astonished
people? I felt my heart sinking horribly. 【点睛】[高分句型1] But as soon as I said, “Excuse me madam,” she grabbed both her kids and went away.
Finally, I was about to give up when a man wearing a cheap T-shirt seemed to notice me. I didn’t (as soon as引导时间状语从句)
know why but I just stopped him and made my request. I was expecting him to rush past but he immediately [高分句型2] Surprised by his kindness, I promised I would do likewise to strangers who sought my help.
(that引导宾语从句并被省略、who引导限制性定语从句
called the number of my driver and waited till my car came to be sure I was picked up, turned around before I
could thank him adequately and was gone. Surprised by his kindness, I promised I would do likewise to
strangers who sought my help.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在购物中心购买了一件大行李后，发现自己的手机没电
了，无法联系在停车场等待的司机。他请求商店店员帮忙打电话，但被告知商店规定不允许员工在工
作时使用手机。这时他想到妻子提过的“你遇到麻烦时，漂亮的人更有可能帮你一把”的有趣理论，
打算向一个看似有希望的英俊少年求助，但少年并没有注意到他。作者试图在繁华的街道上向人求助，
但没有人注意到他的困境。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“就在那时，我看到一位年轻的母亲和她的两个孩子”和第二段首句中的“正当
我要放弃的时候”可知，第一段可描写作者观察这位母亲和她的孩子，觉得他们很友好，于是上前求
助，但不幸被拒绝。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，正当我要放弃的时候，一个穿着廉价T恤的男人似乎注意到了我”可知，
第二段可描写作者向这个男人求助，男人提供帮助，以及作者对这次经历的感悟。
2. 续写线索：看到母子三人——观察他们——求助被拒绝——被男人注意到——求助成功——作者
感悟
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①走近：approach/come near
②提出请求：make a request/ask for a favor
③伤害：hurt/harm
④走开：go away/walk away
情绪类
