2023-2024河南省南阳市高三上学期第二次月考英语试题（原卷版+ 解析版）考试试卷

南阳一中高三年级第二次月考英语学科试卷
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
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of affluent (富足的) West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal(刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its hummer, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan MeGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars. Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Pythons Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
1. What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty
A. Hardships of comedic stars B. Daily life of people in West London
C. Unique experiences of some Scots. D. Life of the British working class.
2. What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to
A. A comedy film. B. A science fiction film.
C. An action movie D. A horror movie.
3. Which of the following films is adapted from a book
A. Notting Hill. B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting. D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
B
Fran oise Malby-Anthony, a city girl, a Parisian through and through, could tell the quickest way to the Eiffel Tower but knew nothing about animals. Yet somewhere deep inside, she always felt she would end up in a foreign country.
It was her husband Lawrence Anthony, a South African, who brought out the wanderlust in her. They met in London in 1987, and a year later they moved to South Africa, where they were drawn by nature and eventually bought Thula Thula — a game reserve of river and 1,500 hectares of rolling hills. They were soon working to save an abundance of wild animals, especially elephants and rhinos, from the poachers and hunters who roamed for fun and profit. They also employed some locals, and taught them about office work, dealing with guests and cooking French dishes.
Last March, however, Lawrence died of a sudden heart attack. And there Francoise was, alone, burying her husband, and didn’t know where to begin.
She soon faced her first baptism (洗礼) by fire. A few days later, she received a call. Thabo, a three-year-old male rhino, had taken a bullet. It was the poachers. How could the poachers break into the fence in broad daylight At that point, a rumor suggested it was an inside job. Maybe someone was trying to frighten her into leaving
Lawrence was gone. A rhino in trouble and security men she couldn’t rely on. Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account. But how could she leave the dream that Lawrence and she had fought so hard for
Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone.
4. What do we know about Fran oise
A. She cooked local dishes specially for tourists.
B. She has lived in a foreign country for decades.
C. She met her husband on her trip to South Africa.
D. She has been crazy about animals since childhood.
5. What happened shortly after Lawrence’s death
A. The reserve was in financial trouble.
B Her security men quit their jobs.
C. A rumor that she would leave went viral.
D. One of the rhinos was illegally shot.
6. How has the experience of tackling tough situations affected Francoise
A. She has gained the strength to live bravely.
B. Her reserve has begun to bring in money.
C. Her management skills have been shared by others.
D. She has become expert in attending injured animals.
7. What is the best title of the text
A. Tips on Protecting Wild Animals
B. Rebirth from a Wounded Reserve
C. A Rhino Survived the Poachers Gunshot
D. Wonderful Journey Deep into South Africa
C
“Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention,” Frank Sinatra chanted in his 1969 hit “My Way”. The song’s idea is attractive: that anyone can just declare what’s done is done and move on. Some take the declaration a step further and claim they have no regrets at all. Whether a boast or an actual attitude, “no regrets” suggests that life can and should be lived without looking through the rear-view mirror.
Easier said than done, though. In 2020, author Daniel H. Pink launched the World Regret Survey, the largest ever survey on the topic. With his research team, Pink asked more than 15,000 people in 105 countries, “How often do you look back on your life and wish you had done things differently ” 82% said regret is at least an occasional part of their life; roughly 21% said they feel regret “all the time.” Only 1% said they never feel regret.
If you are of the “no regrets” type, you might think that all this regret is a recipe for unhappiness. But that isn’t the case. True, being overwhelmed(不知所措) by regret is indeed bad for you. But going to the other extreme may be even worse. To rid yourself of regrets doesn’t free you from shame or sorrow; it leads you to make the same mistakes again and again. To truly get over our guilt requires that we put regret in its proper place.
As uncomfortable as it is, regret is an amazing cognitive(认知的)achievement. If today your relationship with your partner has worsened, your regret might mentally take you back to last year. You would remember your being mean and sensitive, and then imagine yourself showing more patience, being kind instead of hurtful at key moments. Then you would fast-forward to today and see how your relationship could be progressing instead of languishing.
But regret doesn’t have to be left unmanaged. The trick is to acknowledge it and use it for learning and improvement. You can be honest with yourself about what went wrong and use that knowledge to enjoy better relationships in the future.
8. What should we do if we have had a bitter quarrel with a close friend according to Frank Sinatra
A. Attract more people to your argument.
B. Send him/her a letter of apology.
C. Boast about being more reasonable.
D. Forget about it and just let it go.
9. Which of the following statements about “regret” may the writer agree with
A. We can do nothing about regret.
B. Unhappiness results from regret.
C. Ignoring regrets is missing the opportunity to improve.
D. Ridding yourself of regrets helps free you from sorrow.
10. What does the underlined word “languishing” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Improving. B. Maintaining.
C. Showing up. D. Breaking up.
11. What might be a suitable title for the text
A. Regret to become smarter—if you let it.
B. Long for a different past Regret it!
C. Regret Not my way!
D. Stay away! Regret will heal itself.
D
In a recent study, researchers have suggested that temperature is a major predictor of body size variation. Meanwhile, scientists studying red deer have said that warmer winters in northern Europe and Scandinavia may lead to the body size of these animals becoming smaller. Prof Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist (古生物学家) at the University of Edinburgh, suggested that the way in which other mammals (哺乳动物) have previously responded to periods of climate change could offer an insight into humans’ future.
Writing in The Rise and Reign of the Mammals, Brusatte notes that animals in warmer parts of the world today are often smaller than those in colder areas, an ecological principle known as Bergmann’s rule. “Why do they become smaller It is not entirely understood, but it is probably, in part, because smaller animals have a higher surface area relative to their volume than bigger animals and can thus better release extra heat,” he writes. “It is a common way that mammals deal with climate change”.
He added: “That’s not to say every species of mammal would get smaller, but it seems to be a common survival trick of mammals when temperatures change pretty quickly. That does raise the question: if so, might humans get smaller And I think that certainly makes sense.”
Prof Adrian Lister, of the Natural History Museum in London, said it is commonly believed that the strong relations between temperature and mammal body size may often be down to the availability of food and resources. “We are not really controlled by natural selection,”he said.“If that was going to happen, you’d need to find large people dying before they could reproduce because of climate warming. That is not happening in today’s world. We wear clothes, we have got heating, and we have got air conditioning if it is too hot.”
12. What does the recent research find according to Paragraph 1
A. Climate change may cause humans to shrink in size.
B. Human being can’t deal with global climate change.
C. Temperature is the decisive element in human growth.
D. Mankind’s future is similar to that of ancient mammals
13. What is the main idea of the second paragraph
A. Principles about Bergmann’s rule.
B. Reasons for animals’ smaller size.
C. Ways to deal with climate change.
D. Decline of mammals in number.
14. What is Adrian Lister’s attitude about the recent study
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
15. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A job interview. B. A public speech.
C. A science journal. D. A course Book.
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。
Public Speaking and Critical Thinking
What is critical thinking To a certain degree, it’s a matter of logic – of being able to spot weaknesses in other people’s arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence.
In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused, organized thinking — the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. _____16_____ The greatest thinkers, scientists, and inventors have often taken information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas. That, too, is critical thinking.
_____17_____ As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If, on the other hand, the structure is clear, there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have. _____18_____
What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking. _____19_____ As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately. _____20_____ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.
If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.
A. Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.
B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.
C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.
D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas.
E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.
F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.
G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking, you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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。
Age is truly just a number if our hearts are young. Lee Minor, an 85-year-old retired psychologist, has____21____this by finishing his 600th marathon race with 32 members of his family by his side. “Runners don’t have a____22____line. We just keep going,” he toldGood Morning America. “I felt____23____running with my family.” Minor has been running three days a week since 1969, and his heart is filled with enthusiasm for running.
“I like to run in all kinds of____24____. It is so childish as the rain touches your face. And I love to come here after snow and you watch your____25____as you go along.” he concluded.
Minor’s enthusiasm for running is____26____. “It is my joy. And I want to live as long as I can. And I mean live, not____27____.” His words ring true for Ron Robert, a man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who decided to ____28____ a three-year bachelor of artsprogram at King’s University College in London, Ontario. “I was always taught early in life that the brain is like the most ____29____instrument we have in our body,” said Robert.
Last fall, Robert graduated from the university, despite the challenges of his illness. “When I went across the stage, and as I’m getting my____30____, the kids all stood up andyelled and clapped,” he____31____. “I had to hold back the tears. It was something else, just wonderful.” He hopes that his story will give hope to others facing____32____difficulties. “There will come a time when I won’t be able to, and I fully____33____that. Butin the meantime, I’m living a full life.”
The stories of Minor and Robert are reminders that age and illness need not____34____us. We can choose to pursue our____35____and live life to the fullest, no matter whatchallenges we may face.
21. A. proven B. approved C. won D. imagined
22. A. starting B. center C. finishing D. bottom
23. A. depressed B. thrilled C. calm D. uneasy
24. A. weather B. zones C. illness D. phases
25 A. position B. footprints C. reflections D. route
26. A. infectious B. temporary C. blind D. restricted
27 A. wait B. abandon C. exist D. run
28 A. award B. suspend C. quit D. pursue
29. A. powerful B. visible C. boring D. accurate
30. A. uniform B. application C. certificate D. license
31. A. slid away B. gave up C. broke in D. choked out
32. A. emotional B. identical C. financial D. abstract
33. A. enjoy B. reject C. doubt D. expect
34. A. save B. define C. distinguish D. witness
35. A. scholarship B. fitness C. passion D. career
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Getty Center sits on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains, ____36____ (tower) above the city of Los Angeles. The museum was____37____ (origin) constructed to house the vast art collection belonging to oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. Today, the modernist complex ____38____ (hold) so many art works that the exhibit areas can show just a part of them at a time, making the artistic special exhibitions a highlight of any visit to the Getty.
The Center’s award-winning architect, Richard Meier, did____39____ outstanding job of creating a public space that has surprised many visitors. Visitors go to the Getty thinking they are visiting a museum with works of art____40____ (display) inside. ____41____ they discover instead is a work of art with a museum inside. Meier took some basic materials: metal, stone and glass. Working with a billion-dollar budget, he combined them to create a work of architecture ____42____ can excite visitors as much as the art collection inside____43____ (do). Around every corner and at every turn, there is a new view____44____ store for guests. And then, just when they think they have seen it all, a new fountain or landscape pops up.
In addition to museum tours, the Getty also provides various free on-site tours, including tours of the gardens. These_____45_____ (exploration) are a must for anyone interested in learning more about Meier’s techniques and ideas.
第三节 单句语法填空(共5小题，每小题1分，共5分)
46. The most________ (impress) thing about him is his calm acceptance of whatever comes his way. （所给词的适当形式填空）
47. The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts________ (pay) off in the end. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. Not only ________ the professors have their own idea on the matter , but the students have theirs ,too. (用适当的词填空)
49. ________ (commit) to supporting the students seeking jobs, we will do some actions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. The documentary Du Fu: China’s greatest Poet made by BBC helps foreigners know about China better and wins widespread________ (recognize) among foreigners. (所给词适当形式填空)
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假定你是新华中学国际交换生Kevin，得知某机构要在国庆假期举行北京名校游学活动，请你根据以下要点给该机构写一封咨询信。内容包括：
1. 参观的大学；2. 其他活动安排；3. 费用。
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 Sir/Madam,
I’m Kevin, an exchange student from Xinhua School.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Kevin
第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
The Meredith family lived in a small community. As the economy was in decline, some people in the town had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet. People were trying to help each other meet the challenges.
Mrs. Meredith was a most kind and thoughtful woman. She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She knew they had problems, and they needed all kinds of help. When she had time, she would bring food and medicine to them.
One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before. There was a man sick in bed, his wife, who took care of him and could not go out to work, and their little boy. The little boy -his name was Bernard-had interested her very much.
“I wish you could see him,” she said to her own children, John, Harry, and Clara. “He is such a help to his mother. He wants very much to earn some money, but I don't see what he can do.”
After their mother left the room, the children sat thinking about Bernard. “I wish we could help him to earn money,” said Clara. “His family is suffering so much.”
“So do I,” said Harry. “We really should do something to assist them.”
For some moments, John said nothing, but, suddenly, he sprang to his feet and cried, “I have a great idea! I have a solution that we can all help accomplish(完成).”
The other children also jumped up all attention. When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one. “I tell you what we can do,” said John. “You know that big box of corn Uncle John sent us Well, we can make popcorn(爆米花), and put it into paper bags, and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右:
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Mrs. Meredith heard of John's idea, she thought it was a good one, too.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________南阳一中高三年级第二次月考英语学科试卷
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
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of affluent (富足的) West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal(刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its hummer, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan MeGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars. Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Pythons Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
1. What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty
A. Hardships of comedic stars B. Daily life of people in West London
C. Unique experiences of some Scots. D. Life of the British working class.
2. What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to
A. A comedy film. B. A science fiction film.
C. An action movie D. A horror movie.
3. Which of the following films is adapted from a book
A. Notting Hill. B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting. D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了有助于了解英国人的生活和精神，甚至他们的幽默的4部经典的英国电影。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Full Monty部分“The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain. (《欢乐满月》是一部令人振奋的电影，它深入了解了英国工人阶级的工作和生活。)”可知，观众观看The Full Monty，能从中了解到英国工人阶级的工作和生活。故选D。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Monty Python’s Life of Brian部分“Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars, Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh. (巨蟒剧团的《布莱恩的一生》汇聚了一众喜剧明星，讲述了一个被认错身份的年轻人的故事。这部电影反映了英国人独特而精彩的幽默感。作为一部保证娱乐的电影，巨蟒剧团的《布莱恩的一生》是那些想要了解英国人笑点的人不容错过的。)”可知，这部电影中，喜剧明星云集，反映了英国人独特而精彩的幽默感，所以属于喜剧电影。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Trainspotting部分“Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. (丹尼·博伊尔1996年的喜剧Trainspotting是根据欧文·威尔士的小说改编的，讲述了20世纪80年代一群苏格兰人的故事。)”可知，rainspotting是根据欧文·威尔士的小说改编而来的一部电影，故选C。
B
Fran oise Malby-Anthony a city girl, a Parisian through and through, could tell the quickest way to the Eiffel Tower but knew nothing about animals. Yet somewhere deep inside, she always felt she would end up in a foreign country.
It was her husband Lawrence Anthony, a South African, who brought out the wanderlust in her. They met in London in 1987, and a year later they moved to South Africa, where they were drawn by nature and eventually bought Thula Thula — a game reserve of river and 1,500 hectares of rolling hills. They were soon working to save an abundance of wild animals, especially elephants and rhinos, from the poachers and hunters who roamed for fun and profit. They also employed some locals, and taught them about office work, dealing with guests and cooking French dishes.
Last March, however, Lawrence died of a sudden heart attack. And there Francoise was, alone, burying her husband, and didn’t know where to begin.
She soon faced her first baptism (洗礼) by fire. A few days later, she received a call. Thabo, a three-year-old male rhino, had taken a bullet. It was the poachers. How could the poachers break into the fence in broad daylight At that point, a rumor suggested it was an inside job. Maybe someone was trying to frighten her into leaving
Lawrence was gone. A rhino in trouble and security men she couldn’t rely on. Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account. But how could she leave the dream that Lawrence and she had fought so hard for
Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone.
4. What do we know about Fran oise
A. She cooked local dishes specially for tourists.
B. She has lived in a foreign country for decades.
C. She met her husband on her trip to South Africa.
D. She has been crazy about animals since childhood.
5 What happened shortly after Lawrence’s death
A. The reserve was in financial trouble.
B. Her security men quit their jobs.
C. A rumor that she would leave went viral.
D. One of the rhinos was illegally shot.
6. How has the experience of tackling tough situations affected Francoise
A. She has gained the strength to live bravely.
B. Her reserve has begun to bring in money.
C. Her management skills have been shared by others.
D. She has become expert in attending injured animals.
7. What is the best title of the text
A. Tips on Protecting Wild Animals
B. Rebirth from a Wounded Reserve
C. A Rhino Survived the Poachers Gunshot
D. Wonderful Journey Deep into South Africa
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要介绍了原本对动物一无所知的巴黎女孩，婚后跟随丈夫开始保护野生动物，并在丈夫去世后独自开始完成两人的梦想。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“They met in London in 1987, and a year later they moved to South Africa, where they were drawn by nature and eventually bought Thula Thula — a game reserve of river and 1,500 hectares of rolling hills. (1987年他们在伦敦相遇，一年后他们搬到了南非，在那里他们被大自然所吸引，最终买下了苏拉苏拉——一个由河流和1500公顷连绵起伏的丘陵组成的野生动物保护区。)”以及文章第三段“Last March, however, Lawrence died of a sudden heart attack. (然而，去年3月，Lawrence死于突发心脏病。)”可推断，Fran oise在国外生活数十年。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account.(由于Lawrence的去世，一场又一场的预订都被取消了，Francoise的银行账户最后空了。)”可知，保护区陷入了财政困境。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Lawrence was gone. A rhino in trouble and security men she couldn’t rely on. Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away, Fran oise finally had an empty bank account. But how could she leave the dream that Lawrence and she had fought so hard for ( Lawrence走了。一头有麻烦的犀牛和她不能依靠的保安。由于Lawrence的去世，一场又一场的预订都被取消了，Francoise的银行账户最后空了。但是她怎么能离开她和Lawrence为之奋斗的梦想呢？)”以及文章最后一段“Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone. ( Fran oise慢慢地站了起来。最终，Thabo从创伤中恢复过来。她与工作人员召开会议，讨论保护区和动物问题，并就优先事项达成一致。她甚至成立了自己的犀牛基金。那些绝望的日子重新定义了没有Lawrence的生活的意义，她明白保护苏拉苏拉的野生动物已经成为她的使命，而且只属于她一个人。)”可知，Lawrence去世后，Fran oise经历了很多不幸的事情，但是最终她还是挺了过来，开始勇敢地面对生活。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Fran oise slowly found her feet. Eventually Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence, and she understands that the mission of protecting Thula Thula’s wildlife has become hers, and hers alone. (Fran oise慢慢地站了起来。最终，Thabo从创伤中恢复过来。她与工作人员召开会议，讨论保护区和动物问题，并就优先事项达成一致。她甚至成立了自己的犀牛基金。那些绝望的日子重新定义了没有Lawrence的生活的意义，她明白保护苏拉苏拉的野生动物已经成为她的使命，而且只属于她一个人。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是Fran oise原本对动物一无所知，后来跟随丈夫开始保护动物，丈夫去世后，Fran oise原本很无助，但是她最终还是坚强地站起来肩负起自己的使命。故选B。
C
“Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention,” Frank Sinatra chanted in his 1969 hit “My Way”. The song’s idea is attractive: that anyone can just declare what’s done is done and move on. Some take the declaration a step further and claim they have no regrets at all. Whether a boast or an actual attitude, “no regrets” suggests that life can and should be lived without looking through the rear-view mirror.
Easier said than done, though. In 2020, author Daniel H. Pink launched the World Regret Survey, the largest ever survey on the topic. With his research team, Pink asked more than 15,000 people in 105 countries, “How often do you look back on your life and wish you had done things differently ” 82% said regret is at least an occasional part of their life; roughly 21% said they feel regret “all the time.” Only 1% said they never feel regret.
If you are of the “no regrets” type, you might think that all this regret is a recipe for unhappiness. But that isn’t the case. True, being overwhelmed(不知所措) by regret is indeed bad for you. But going to the other extreme may be even worse. To rid yourself of regrets doesn’t free you from shame or sorrow; it leads you to make the same mistakes again and again. To truly get over our guilt requires that we put regret in its proper place.
As uncomfortable as it is, regret is an amazing cognitive(认知的)achievement. If today your relationship with your partner has worsened, your regret might mentally take you back to last year. You would remember your being mean and sensitive, and then imagine yourself showing more patience, being kind instead of hurtful at key moments. Then you would fast-forward to today and see how your relationship could be progressing instead of languishing.
But regret doesn’t have to be left unmanaged. The trick is to acknowledge it and use it for learning and improvement. You can be honest with yourself about what went wrong and use that knowledge to enjoy better relationships in the future.
8. What should we do if we have had a bitter quarrel with a close friend according to Frank Sinatra
A. Attract more people to your argument.
B. Send him/her a letter of apology.
C. Boast about being more reasonable.
D. Forget about it and just let it go.
9. Which of the following statements about “regret” may the writer agree with
A. We can do nothing about regret.
B. Unhappiness results from regret.
C. Ignoring regrets is missing the opportunity to improve.
D. Ridding yourself of regrets helps free you from sorrow.
10. What does the underlined word “languishing” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Improving. B. Maintaining.
C. Showing up. D. Breaking up.
11. What might be a suitable title for the text
A. Regret to become smarter—if you let it.
B. Long for a different past Regret it!
C. Regret Not my way!
D. Stay away! Regret will heal itself.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者试图解释一个问题：世界上很多人常常陷于后悔之中，觉得这是不幸福的原因。所以试图永不后悔。但作者却认为适当的后悔才能帮助我们不断进步。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The song’s idea is attractive: that anyone can just declare what’s done is done and move on. Some take the declaration a step further and claim they have no regrets at all.（这首歌的想法很吸引人：任何人都可以宣布过去的事已经过去，然后继续前进。有些人更进一步，声称自己完全不后悔。）”可知，如果我们采纳Frank Sinatra的观点，在与朋友争吵后，我们会忘了它，随它去。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“To rid yourself of regrets doesn’t free you from shame or sorrow; it leads you to make the same mistakes again and again. To truly get over our guilt requires that we put regret in its proper place.（摆脱后悔并不能让你摆脱羞耻或悲伤；它会让你一次又一次犯同样的错误。要真正摆脱内疚，我们必须把后悔放在适当的位置。）”可知，作者赞同忽视遗憾就是错过了进步的机会。故选C项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段“Then you would fast-forward to today and see how your relationship could be progressing instead of（然后你会快进到今天，看看你们的关系会如何进展而不是）”可知，instead of前后为转折关系，前文说关系需要有进展，而有进展的反面则是关系没有进展，进而结束关系，或者关系破裂，故推测languishing 意为“关系结束”。故选D项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“But regret doesn’t have to be left unmanaged. The trick is to acknowledge it and use it for learning and improvement.（但后悔不必被忽视。诀窍是承认它，然后将其用于学习和改进中。）”可知，作者建议读者利用好“后悔”这一举动来促进自我的进步，故选项A“Regret to become smarter-if you let it.（如果你愿意——后悔能让你变得更聪明）”符合文章主旨大意。故选A项。
D
In a recent study, researchers have suggested that temperature is a major predictor of body size variation. Meanwhile, scientists studying red deer have said that warmer winters in northern Europe and Scandinavia may lead to the body size of these animals becoming smaller. Prof Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist (古生物学家) at the University of Edinburgh, suggested that the way in which other mammals (哺乳动物) have previously responded to periods of climate change could offer an insight into humans’ future.
Writing in The Rise and Reign of the Mammals, Brusatte notes that animals in warmer parts of the world today are often smaller than those in colder areas, an ecological principle known as Bergmann’s rule. “Why do they become smaller It is not entirely understood, but it is probably, in part, because smaller animals have a higher surface area relative to their volume than bigger animals and can thus better release extra heat,” he writes. “It is a common way that mammals deal with climate change”.
He added: “That’s not to say every species of mammal would get smaller, but it seems to be a common survival trick of mammals when temperatures change pretty quickly. That does raise the question: if so, might humans get smaller And I think that certainly makes sense.”
Prof Adrian Lister, of the Natural History Museum in London, said it is commonly believed that the strong relations between temperature and mammal body size may often be down to the availability of food and resources. “We are not really controlled by natural selection,”he said.“If that was going to happen, you’d need to find large people dying before they could reproduce because of climate warming. That is not happening in today’s world. We wear clothes, we have got heating, and we have got air conditioning if it is too hot.”
12. What does the recent research find according to Paragraph 1
A. Climate change may cause humans to shrink in size.
B. Human being can’t deal with global climate change.
C. Temperature is the decisive element in human growth.
D. Mankind’s future is similar to that of ancient mammals
13. What is the main idea of the second paragraph
A. Principles about Bergmann’s rule.
B. Reasons for animals’ smaller size.
C. Ways to deal with climate change.
D. Decline of mammals in number.
14. What is Adrian Lister’s attitude about the recent study
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
15. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A job interview. B. A public speech.
C. A science journal. D. A course Book.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了关于气候变化是否影响身体大小的研究。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。第一段主要描述温度与身材大小的关系，根据段中的“Meanwhile, scientists studying red deer have said that warmer winters in northern Europe and Scandinavia may lead to the body size of these animals becoming smaller.(与此同时，研究马鹿的科学家表示，北欧和斯堪的纳维亚半岛的暖冬可能会导致这些动物的体型变小。)”以及后文的相关信息可知，该研究的主要结论是气候变化影响身材大小，且有可能会让身体变小，故选A。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段内容，特别是“Why do they become smaller It is not entirely understood, but it is probably, in part, because smaller animals have a higher surface area relative to their volume than bigger animals and can thus better release extra heat(为什么它们变小了？这一点目前还不完全清楚，但部分原因可能是较小的动物比较大的动物有更高的表面积，因此可以更好地释放额外的热量)”可知，本段主要解释气候变化可能会导致动物身材变小的原因。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。从最后一段“If that was going to happen, you’d need to find large people dying before they could reproduce because of climate warming. That is not happening in today’s world.(如果要发生这种情况，你需要找到因为气候变暖而无法繁衍的大个子。这在今天的世界是不会发生的。)”可知，他并不赞同上述研究的观点，对此表示怀疑。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“In a recent study, researchers have suggested that temperature is a major predictor of body size variation. Meanwhile, scientists studying red deer have said that warmer winters in northern Europe and Scandinavia may lead to the body size of these animals becoming smaller.(在最近的一项研究中，研究人员认为温度是体型变化的主要预测因素。与此同时，研究马鹿的科学家表示，北欧和斯堪的纳维亚半岛的暖冬可能会导致这些动物的体型变小。)”可知，本文主要介绍了关于气候变化是否影响身体大小的科学研究，从文中的相关描述及文体可知其出处最有可能为：科学期刊。故选C。
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。
Public Speaking and Critical Thinking
What is critical thinking To a certain degree, it’s a matter of logic – of being able to spot weaknesses in other people’s arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence.
In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused, organized thinking — the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. _____16_____ The greatest thinkers, scientists, and inventors have often taken information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas. That, too, is critical thinking.
_____17_____ As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If, on the other hand, the structure is clear, there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have. _____18_____
What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking. _____19_____ As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately. _____20_____ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.
If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.
A. Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.
B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.
C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.
D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas.
E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.
F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.
G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking, you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. A 19. F 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。公共演讲需要批判性思维，本文介绍的是如何提升演讲者的批判性思维。
【16题详解】
根据下文中的“The greatest thinkers, scientists, and inventors have often taken information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas.(最伟大的思想家、科学家和发明家经常将现成的信息以不同的方式组合在一起，以产生新的想法。)”可知，此空处的内容与new ideas相关。选项D“It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas.(人们常说，世界上很少有新思想，只有重组的思想。)”符合题意。故选D项。
【17题详解】
根据下文中“As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches.(例如，随着课程的进行，您可能会花费大量时间组织演讲。)”以及下一句“While this may seem like a purely mechanical exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking.(尽管这似乎是一种纯粹的机械练习，但它与批判性思维密切相关。)”可知，该空处讲述的内容与speaking class相关。选项E的内容“If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.(如果你想知道这与你的公开演讲课有什么关系，答案是很多。)”位于段首，引出下文中讲述的话题。故选E项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have.(组织演讲不仅仅是安排你已经拥有想法的问题。)”可知，组织演讲不仅仅是安排已有的思想。选项A的内容“Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.(相反，它是塑造想法本身的重要组成部分。)”中的“rather”表示“相反”的意思，进一步对ideas进行阐述，符合语境。故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据下文中的“As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.(当你努力用清晰、准确的语言表达你的想法时，你将提高你清晰准确地思考的能力。)”可知，在经历过演讲课后，你的思维能力得到提高的各方面，所以选项F的表述“The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.(您在演讲课上学到的技能可以帮助您在多种方面成为更有效的思考者。)”为了引出演讲课后的效果，符合语境。故选F项。
【20题详解】
分析上文中的“As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.(当你努力用清晰、准确的语言表达你的想法时，你将提高你清晰准确地思考的能力。)”以及下文中的“As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.(当您学会在课堂上批判性地聆听演讲时，您将能够更好地评估演讲者在各种情况下的想法。)”可以看到，两个句子表述的内容与句式结构相仿。选项G的结构与空前后的句子结构相吻合，且句意相关。故选G项。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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。
Age is truly just a number if our hearts are young. Lee Minor, an 85-year-old retired psychologist, has____21____this by finishing his 600th marathon race with 32 members of his family by his side. “Runners don’t have a____22____line. We just keep going,” he toldGood Morning America. “I felt____23____running with my family.” Minor has been running three days a week since 1969, and his heart is filled with enthusiasm for running.
“I like to run in all kinds of____24____. It is so childish as the rain touches your face. And I love to come here after snow and you watch your____25____as you go along.” he concluded.
Minor’s enthusiasm for running is____26____. “It is my joy. And I want to live as long as I can. And I mean live, not____27____.” His words ring true for Ron Robert, a man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who decided to ____28____ a three-year bachelor of artsprogram at King’s University College in London, Ontario. “I was always taught early in life that the brain is like the most ____29____instrument we have in our body,” said Robert.
Last fall, Robert graduated from the university, despite the challenges of his illness. “When I went across the stage, and as I’m getting my____30____, the kids all stood up andyelled and clapped,” he____31____. “I had to hold back the tears. It was something else, just wonderful.” He hopes that his story will give hope to others facing____32____difficulties. “There will come a time when I won’t be able to, and I fully____33____that. Butin the meantime, I’m living a full life.”
The stories of Minor and Robert are reminders that age and illness need not____34____us. We can choose to pursue our____35____and live life to the fullest, no matter whatchallenges we may face.
21. A. proven B. approved C. won D. imagined
22. A. starting B. center C. finishing D. bottom
23. A. depressed B. thrilled C. calm D. uneasy
24. A. weather B. zones C. illness D. phases
25. A. position B. footprints C. reflections D. route
26. A. infectious B. temporary C. blind D. restricted
27. A. wait B. abandon C. exist D. run
28. A. award B. suspend C. quit D. pursue
29. A. powerful B. visible C. boring D. accurate
30. A. uniform B. application C. certificate D. license
31. A. slid away B. gave up C. broke in D. choked out
32. A. emotional B. identical C. financial D. abstract
33. A. enjoy B. reject C. doubt D. expect
34. A. save B. define C. distinguish D. witness
35. A. scholarship B. fitness C. passion D. career
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了麦诺即使85岁了，依旧跑马拉松，罗伯特哪怕有阿尔茨海默病，依然去考取学士学位，他们没有因为年龄和疾病而自暴自弃，表达我们不应由年龄和疾病来定义我们。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：85岁的退休心理学家Lee Minor在32名家人的陪伴下完成了他的第600次马拉松比赛，证明了这一点。A. proven证明；B. approved赞成；C. won赢了；D. imagined想象。根据前文“Age is truly just a number if our hearts are young.”以及后文“by finishing his 600th marathon race with 32 members of his family by his side.”可知，85岁的退休心理学家Lee Minor通过他的第600次马拉松比赛，证明如果我们的心还年轻，年龄真的只是一个数字。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：跑步者没有终点线。A. starting开始；B. center中心；C. finishing结束；D. bottom底部。根据后文“We just keep going,”可知，跑步者没有终点线，只是继续前进。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：和家人一起跑步，我感到很兴奋。A. depressed抑郁的；B. thrilled非常兴奋；C. calm平静的；D. uneasy不安的。根据后文“his heart is filled with enthusiasm for running.”可知，是感到兴奋。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢在各种天气里跑步。A. weather天气；B. zones地区；C. illness疾病；D. phases阶段。根据后文“It is so childish as the rain touches your face. And I love to come here after snow and you watch your　　　　5　　　　as you go along.”可知，作者是喜欢在各种天气里跑步。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢在雪后来到这里，你一边走一边看着你的脚印。A. position位置；B. footprints脚印；C. reflections映像；D. route路线。根据前文“And I love to come here after snow”可知，在雪后跑步，结合实际，应是看到自己的脚印。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Minor对跑步的热情是感染性的。A. infectious感染性的；B. temporary短暂的；C. blind盲目的；D. restricted有限的。根据后文“His words ring true for Ron Robert”可知，他的热情是感染性的。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的意思是活着，而不是存在。A. wait等待；B. abandon放弃；C. exist存在；D. run跑步。根据前文“And I mean live”可知，在根据空前的not可知，空处应是和live对应，结合选项，应是exist符合句意。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的话对罗恩·罗伯特(Ron Robert)来说是真实的，他被诊断患有阿尔茨海默病，决定在安大略省伦敦市的国王大学学院(King’s University College)攻读三年的文学学士学位。A. award奖励；B. suspend延缓；C. quit退出；D. pursue致力于。根据后文“Last fall, Robert graduated from the university”可知，罗恩从大学毕业了，所以是攻读三年的文学学士学位。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我从小就被教导，大脑是我们身体中最强大的工具。A. powerful强大的；B. visible看得见的；C. boring没趣的；D. accurate精确的。根据前文“I was always taught early in life that the brain is like the most”结合选项，应是大脑是我们身体中最强大的工具符合实际。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“当我走过舞台，领取我的证书时，孩子们都站了起来，又喊又拍，”他哽咽着说。A. uniform制服；B. application应用；C. certificate结业证书；D. license执照。根据前文“Last fall, Robert graduated from the university”可知，罗恩从大学毕业了，所以是领取结业证书。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。“当我走过舞台，领取我的证书时，孩子们都站了起来，又喊又拍，”他哽咽着说。A. slid away溜走了；B. gave up放弃；C. broke in闯入；D. choked out哽咽。根据后文“I had to hold back the tears.”可知是哽咽着说。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他希望他的故事能给其他面临同样困难的人带来希望。A. emotional感情的；B. identical相同的；C. financial财政的；D. abstract抽象的。根据前文“He hopes that his story will give hope to others”可推知，他的故事应该是给有同样困难的人带来希望。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：总有一天我将无法做到这一点，我完全预料到这一点。A. enjoy享受；B. reject拒绝；C. doubt怀疑；D. expect预料。根据前文“His words ring true for Ron Robert, a man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease”可知，罗恩患有阿尔茨海默病，所以总有一天他会忘记所有，这可以预料到到。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：麦诺和罗伯特的故事提醒我们，年龄和疾病不需要定义我们。A. save挽救；B. define定义；C. distinguish区分；D. witness见证。根据前文，麦诺即使85岁了，依旧跑马拉松，罗伯特哪怕有阿尔茨海默病，依然去考取学士学位，他们没有因为年龄和疾病而自暴自弃，所以此处应是年龄和疾病不需要定义我们。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论面临什么样的挑战，我们都可以选择追求自己的激情，过充实的生活。A. scholarship奖学金；B. fitness健身；C. passion激情；D. career职业。根据后文“and live life to the fullest”可知，空处应是和此处对应，结合选项，应是C项“passion激情”符合文意。故选C项。
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Getty Center sits on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains, ____36____ (tower) above the city of Los Angeles. The museum was____37____ (origin) constructed to house the vast art collection belonging to oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. Today, the modernist complex ____38____ (hold) so many art works that the exhibit areas can show just a part of them at a time, making the artistic special exhibitions a highlight of any visit to the Getty.
The Center’s award-winning architect, Richard Meier, did____39____ outstanding job of creating a public space that has surprised many visitors. Visitors go to the Getty thinking they are visiting a museum with works of art____40____ (display) inside. ____41____ they discover instead is a work of art with a museum inside. Meier took some basic materials: metal, stone and glass. Working with a billion-dollar budget, he combined them to create a work of architecture ____42____ can excite visitors as much as the art collection inside____43____ (do). Around every corner and at every turn, there is a new view____44____ store for guests. And then, just when they think they have seen it all, a new fountain or landscape pops up.
In addition to museum tours, the Getty also provides various free on-site tours, including tours of the gardens. These_____45_____ (exploration) are a must for anyone interested in learning more about Meier’s techniques and ideas.
【答案】36. towering
37. originally
38. holds 39. an
40. displayed
41. What 42. that##which
43. does 44. in
45. explorations
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了高居于西洛杉矶圣莫尼卡山脉上的盖蒂中心，并介绍了该艺术中心的由来和特色。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：盖蒂中心坐落在圣莫尼卡山脉的山顶上，高耸于洛杉矶城之上。这里为非谓语动词担当状语，主句主语“The Getty Center”和动词“tower”之间存在主动关系，用现在分词担当状语。故填towering。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：这座博物馆最初是为了收藏石油大亨J. Paul Getty的大量艺术品而建造的。担当句子的状语用副词形式。故填originally。
38题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：今天，现代主义建筑群拥有如此多的艺术作品，以至于展示区一次只能展示其中的一部分，使艺术特别展览成为参观盖蒂博物馆的亮点。这里为本句谓语动词，根据时间状语“today”可知，本句时态为一般现在时；主语“the modernist complex”，单数，所以谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填holds。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：该中心屡获殊荣的建筑师Richard Meier出色地创造了一个令许多游客感到惊讶的公共空间。修饰单数可数名词job，表泛指，用不定冠词；空后单词“outstanding”为元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：游客们走进盖蒂美术馆，以为自己是在参观一个陈列着艺术品的博物馆。这里为非谓语动词担当宾语补足语，动词“display”和宾语“works of art”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填displayed。
【41题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：相反，他们发现的是一件内部有博物馆的艺术品。这里为主语从句的引导词，主语从句缺少宾语，表示物，用连接代词what；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填What。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在10亿美元的预算下，他把它们结合在一起，创造了一个能像里面的艺术收藏一样让游客兴奋的建筑作品。这里为定语从句的关系词，先行词为“a work of architecture”，在定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which和that引导。故填which/that。
【43题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：在10亿美元的预算下，他把它们结合在一起，创造了一个能像里面的艺术收藏一样让游客兴奋的建筑作品。这里为从句谓语动词，陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语“the art collection”为单数，用does代指上文出现的“excite”。故填does。
【44题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：这些探索对于任何有兴趣了解Meier的技术和理念的人来说都是必须的。固定搭配：in store for，意为“储藏以备、有”，符合句意。故填in。
45题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：这些探索对于任何有兴趣了解Meier的技术和理念的人来说都是必须的。分析句子成分可知，空处为名词担当主语；根据空前的“these”以及谓语动词“are”可知，空处为名词的复数形式。故填explorations。
第三节 单句语法填空(共5小题，每小题1分，共5分)
46. The most________ (impress) thing about him is his calm acceptance of whatever comes his way. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】impressive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：他给人印象最深的是他对任何事情都能坦然接受。根据句意和英文提示可知，空处填形容词impressive作定语。故填impressive。
47. The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts________ (pay) off in the end. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】will pay
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：学生们一直在努力学习功课，他们的努力最终会得到回报的。由in the end可知，句子表示“他们的努力最终会得到回报的”，空格处用一般将来时表将来的事情，因此空格处是will pay。故填will pay。
48. Not only ________ the professors have their own idea on the matter , but the students have theirs ,too. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】do
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和部分倒装。句意：不仅教授们对这件事有自己的看法，学生们也有自己的看法。Not only置于句首，句子要部分倒装，根据“but the students have theirs”可知，句子用一般现在时，在根据“ the professors ”，故填do。
49. ________ (commit) to supporting the students seeking jobs, we will do some actions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Committed
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：致力于支持学生寻找工作，我们将采取一些措施。分析句子结构可知，此处应为非谓语动词作状语，根据be committed to doing sth.意为“致力于做某事”可知，commit与逻辑主语we之间为被动关系，所以使用过去分词形式，且位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Committed。
50. The documentary Du Fu: China’s greatest Poet made by BBC helps foreigners know about China better and wins widespread________ (recognize) among foreigners. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】recognition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：BBC制作的纪录片《杜甫：中国最伟大的诗人》帮助外国人更好地了解中国，赢得了外国人的广泛认可。形容词widespread后接名词形式，在句中作宾语。recognize的名词形式为recognition，意为“认可”，为不可数名词。根据句意，故填recognition。
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假定你是新华中学国际交换生Kevin，得知某机构要在国庆假期举行北京名校游学活动，请你根据以下要点给该机构写一封咨询信。内容包括：
1. 参观的大学；2. 其他活动安排；3. 费用。
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 Sir/Madam,
I’m Kevin, an exchange student from Xinhua School.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Kevin
【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Kevin, an exchange student from Xinhua School. I’m writing to inquire about the relevant information about your educational travel program in the upcoming National Day holiday.
My top concern is which universities will be visited. Hopefully, the range would cover my dream ones — THU and PKU. Besides, you are expected to explain the specific schedule and what other activities to be hosted besides visits so that I can work out my timetable appropriately. Furthermore, it is still unclear to me how much the travel cost is, specifically, flights and accommodation. A discount for students is highly expected.
I will feel much obliged if you can offer the information. Your prompt reply is highly appreciated.
Yours,
Kevin
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给要在国庆假期举行北京名校游学活动的某机构写一封咨询信，了解一下要参观的大学、其他的活动与安排以及费用。
【详解】1.词汇积累
相关的：relevant →relative
此外：besides → what’s more
感激的：obliged →grateful
回复：reply →answer
2.句式拓展
同义句替换
原句：I will feel much obliged if you can offer the information.
拓展句：I would appreciate it if you can offer the information.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Besides, you are expected to explain the specific schedule and what other activities to be hosted besides visits so that I can work out my timetable appropriately.（运用了what引导的宾语从句和so that引导的结果状语从句）
【高分句型2】Furthermore, it is still unclear to me how much the travel cost is, specifically, flights and accommodation.（运用了it作形式主语，how much引导的主语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
The Meredith family lived in a small community. As the economy was in decline, some people in the town had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet. People were trying to help each other meet the challenges.
Mrs. Meredith was a most kind and thoughtful woman. She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She knew they had problems, and they needed all kinds of help. When she had time, she would bring food and medicine to them.
One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before. There was a man sick in bed, his wife, who took care of him and could not go out to work, and their little boy. The little boy -his name was Bernard-had interested her very much.
“I wish you could see him,” she said to her own children, John, Harry, and Clara. “He is such a help to his mother. He wants very much to earn some money, but I don't see what he can do.”
After their mother left the room, the children sat thinking about Bernard. “I wish we could help him to earn money,” said Clara. “His family is suffering so much.”
“So do I,” said Harry. “We really should do something to assist them.”
For some moments, John said nothing, but, suddenly, he sprang to his feet and cried, “I have a great idea! I have a solution that we can all help accomplish(完成).”
The other children also jumped up all attention. When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one. “I tell you what we can do,” said John. “You know that big box of corn Uncle John sent us Well, we can make popcorn(爆米花), and put it into paper bags, and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右:
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Mrs. Meredith heard of John's idea, she thought it was a good one, too.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】When Mrs. Meredith heard of John’s idea, she thought it was a good one, too. So, they went to the local supermarket together. They bought a bag of corn and some special bags for popcorn. When they got home, they made a lot of popcorn and put it in the special bags. With the popcorn, they went to Bernard’s home. They told Bernard how to sell the popcorn. Bernard and his parents were very grateful. And the Meredith family also felt very happy to help this family.
With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business. He took the popcorn around to the houses and sold all his popcorn. He earned a lot of money. Then, he wanted to be self-dependent. Therefore, he asked Mrs. Meredith to teach him how to make popcorn. After that, not only did he sell popcorn, but he also added cream and salt to the popcorn to make it taste better. Bernard grew up to be a remarkable man. He did not forget the help of Meredith’s family, and he also did what he could to help those in need.
【解析】
【分析】本文是根据短文进行续写，使之成为一个完整的故事。
【详解】1.认真读懂所给提供的材料:善良的Meredith一家住在一个小社区里，他们想帮助一个贫困的家庭。那家的男主人生病卧床，女主人要照顾丈夫、无法外出赚钱，家中的小男孩Bernard也做不了什么事情，生活十分困难。后来，Meredith的孩子想出了一个主意--制作爆米花，让Bernard去卖爆米花。
2.根据所给材料确定文章主题:Meredith如何通过制作和卖爆米花帮助Bernard一家摆脱困境的。
3.续写部分和前面的文章衔接得上，并且与原文情节发展和人物性格相一致，故事情节的向后延续发展要合乎情理。
4.根据第一段首句When Mrs. Meredith heard of John’s idea, she thought it was a good one, too.(当Meredith太太听到John的主意时，她也认为这是个好主意)可以针对如何实现制作爆米花这个提议展开构思；根据第二段首句With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business.(一切准备就绪后，Bernard开始了他的新生意)可以针对Bernard如何通过卖爆米花让家庭摆脱困境展开构思。
5.续写的语言要尽可能与原文的语言保持风格上的一致。文章时态以一般过去时为主。应使用自己熟悉的句型和短语进行写作，考生要注意尽可能使句子的表达形式多样化，适当的使用一些高级句式和高级词汇，以提高书面表达的档次和可读性。作文要层次清晰，要点全面，表达流畅，切合题干要求，句子结构准确，适当补充信息，使篇章结构连贯。