上海市长宁区2021届高三英语二模试题

这是一份上海市长宁区2021届高三英语二模试题，共32页。试卷主要包含了短对话，短文，长对话，用单词的适当形式完成短文，选用适当的单词或短语补全短文，完形填空，阅读理解，六选四等内容，欢迎下载使用。

上海市长宁区2021届高三英语二模试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________


一、短对话
1．
A．At a train station. B．At a travel agency. C．At a bus station. D．At an airport.
2．
A．Receptionist and guest. B．Teacher and student.
C．Boss and secretary. D．Husband and wife.
3．
A．$5. B．$10. C．$15. D．$50.
4．
A．Confused. B．Annoyed. C．Embarrassed. D．Bored.
5．
A．Planning to phone a friend. B．Camping in the countryside.
C．Touring in a wonderful city. D．Discussing a weekend plan.
6．
A．The woman will soon be a superstar. B．The woman did not practice hard.
C．The woman should find a new partner. D．The woman should not give up.
7．
A．To a dress-up party. B．To the tailor’s.
C．To the theater. D．To a shopping mall.
8．
A．Youngsters don’t really know what fashion is.
B．Styles change more quickly than necessary.
C．People should care more about their appearance.
D．It’s not sensible to go after designer clothing.
9．
A．He will have an agent serve the woman. B．The woman should buy an apartment.
C．He will talk to the woman in a moment. D．The woman should pay the rent first.
10．
A．Keep working at the restaurant. B．Wash dishes for her in the kitchen.
C．Stop delivering flowers every day. D．Leave the present job to work for her.

二、短文
Questions are based on the following passage.
11．A．The location. B．The scenery. C．The seafood. D．The culture.
12．
A．Attract whales to the closer shore. B．Tell people where to see whales.
C．Warn people to stay away from shore. D．Go around to gather enough visitors.
13．
A．It is held every other year in summer.
B．It helps Whale Crier to show his talents.
C．It guarantees everyone to find something to enjoy.
D．It is one of the best eco-arts festivals in South Africa.

Questions are based on the following passage.
14．A．Weak bones. B．Loose teeth. C．Skin problems. D．Heart diseases.
15．
A．Having food rich in vitamin. B．Walking midday in the sun with no suncream.
C．Taking vitamin D pills every day. D．Wearing darker coloured clothes and sunhats.
16．
A．To analyze the common causes of lack of vitamin D．
B．To encourage people to be exposed to the sun for vitamin D．
C．To emphasize the importance of vitamin D in one’s health.
D．To introduce some different ways to gain vitamin D．


三、长对话
Questions are based on the following passage.
17．
A．She wants to find a topic for her research. B．She tries to help the man with his paper.
C．She hopes to learn how to write a paper. D．She plans to work on a similar topic.
18．A．In 1813. B．In 1826. C．In 1839. D．In 1856.
19．
A．They are mainly grown for the domestic market.
B．They were the first plant to be planted in England.
C．They were introduced to China from Australia.
D．They are kept warm in large plastic houses.
20．
A．Growth of domestic economy in Australia.
B．Export and import of bananas in Australia.
C．History of banana cultivation in Australia.
D．Role of agriculture in Australian economy.


四、用单词的适当形式完成短文
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Surviving Art Traditions
Native American Indians expressed themselves through their artwork, which is carved onto totem (图腾) poles. Many people hold the belief 21． all Native American Indian tribes (部落) carved totem poles, but this is far from the truth. Carving totem poles was a tradition among many tribes, especially those that lived along the Pacific coast 22． forests grew. However, those Native American Indians who lived in the south west and the plains, and Inuit Indians, had 23． (few) trees to carve than the Pacific tribes.
The height of totem poles can vary considerably. Long ago totem poles 24． (find) to stand around 12m tall. Today, Native American Indian artists continue to carve trees, but some totem poles are short and are used in homes as decoration. 25． is not surprising that a genuine pole will cost more than $1500 per meter because traditionally carved totem poles involve a great deal of work, craftsmanship and time to produce.
The raising of a totem pole is an important celebration among the Indian tribe. A hole is dug for the pole to stand in. The pole is carried to the site in a ceremony which often hundreds of people attend. Ropes are used 26． (raise) the pole into place. Singing and dancing to drums accompanies the pole raising. Often poles are raised in this way 27． the carving begins. Carvers do their jobs then on the site.
Many people believe that totem poles are religious symbols, but this idea is false. Instead of 28． (act) as religious symbols, carvings represent the tribal nation and convey the tribes’ history. The story of a totem pole is frequently passed down from generation to generation. Having the story documented in this way helps keep this tradition 29． (recognize) in our history. These days, many totem poles no longer exist 30． decay and rot. However, there are still some tribes that continue to practice this ancient art form, and these totem poles are still being enjoyed by collectors of tribal art.


五、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．acknowledging
B．bottled
C．consequences
D．demanding
E. financial
F. further
G. handle
H. inappropriately
I. negative
J. neglect
K. unresolved

Emotional Debt
Many people today live under the weight of debt from loans or credit cards. As harmful as 31． debt is, there is another form of debt that is even more damaging - emotional debt.
Dr. James Richards states that emotional debt occurs “when we experience emotional pain that remains 32．.” If the pain is not dealt with, it will affect us our entire lives. Throughout the years, we have chances for happiness, love and success. But unresolved pain can emerge, causing us to respond in ways that aren’t reasonable, resulting in destroyed relationships and lost opportunities. Another 33． result of emotional debt is that our friends and loved ones are affected by it and pay a high price. When we have a tendency to respond 34．, we often hurt those around us. Unfortunately our unsettled problems sometimes become too much for them to 35．, causing them to abandon the relationship.
People with destructive patterns should check their lives for signs of unresolved pain, for your emotional debt can come from various forms of past unfair, cruel or violent treatment or 36．. You may be holding onto painful memories of controlling parents or very 37． teachers, also you may not have dealt with the pain of a broken relationship or the death of a loved one. Any negative emotion that you have controlled over the years can come back to cause harm when you least expect it.
Recognize your feelings, but don’t focus on them all the time, because 38． and challenging your pain is difficult, but recognizing it is the first step toward dealing with it. Admit you are angry about the past, and discuss it with someone you trust, or write it down because this will ease some of the anger and hatred you’ve kept 39． up for years. Refuse to be a victim and accept responsibility for dealing with your painful past because this puts you in charge and limits the power your emotions have over you.
Take specific steps to resolve your emotional debt now rather than deal with the 40． later.


六、完形填空
Ask Siri if she’s a woman. Go ahead; try it. She’ll tell you she’s 41 . “Like cacti, a certain species of fish,” she might say. So is Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana, Samsung’s S Voice, and Google Now. But, man, do they ever sound a lot like women? 42 , we think of them as ladies too. In Old Norse (古挪威语), Siri translates to “a beautiful woman who leads you to victory”. We assign female pronouns to them, and, in turn, they fold female turns of phrase into their robotic and occasionally silly answers to our requests.
If we prize gender diversity (多样性) in other areas of daily life, why does our tech sound so 43 ? The biggest reason for the female phone fixation rests in social science. “Research indicates there’s likely to be greater acceptance of female 44 ,” says Karl MacDorman, a professor at Indiana University who specializes in human computer interaction. MacDorman and his team played clips of male and female voices to people of both genders, then asked them to identify which they 45 . The researchers also measured the way participants responded to the voices. In a 2011 paper, they reported that both women and men said female voices came across as warmer. 46 , women even showed a subconscious preference for responding to females; men remained subconsciously neutral.
Why the 47 ? Stanford University communications professor Clifford Nass wrote that people tend to see female voices as helping them solve their problems by themselves, while they view male voices as authority figures who tell them the answers to their problems. We want 48 to help us, but we also want to be the boss of it, so we are more likely to choose a female interface (接口程序).
This tendency suggests that companies will make a better impression on a 49 group of customers with a woman’s voice. But not just any voice. It has to 50 a brand’s personality. For help with that, companies often turn to Greg Pal, vice president of marketing, strategy, and business development at Nuance Communications, which licenses its 51 of more than 100 voices. Pal insists that some brands choose male speakers. He turned on his iPhone and pulled up the Domino’s Pizza app, which has an assistant, Dom. He sounded like a high school English teacher — educated and helpful but not 52 . That’s about right for a brand attempting to 53 guys ordering pies before the big game.
As voice technology improves, though, designers say diversity will too. Many devices already let you 54 a voice interface. For example, Homer Simpson, a famous cartoon character, can tell you where to take a left on our GPS device. And Siri can become a sir, if you take the time to 55 . Want to know how to do it? Ask her. She’ll tell you in her uniquely warm, helpful and female tone.
41．A．robotic B．high-tech C．genderless D．creative
42．A．Culturally B．Obviously C．Grammatically D．Undoubtedly
43．A．female B．ridiculous C．professional D．reasonable
44．A．charm B．professors C．speech D．participants
45．A．accepted B．misunderstood C．studied D．preferred
46．A．In practice B．On the contrary C．By this means D．At first
47．A．neutrality B．prejudice C．authority D．conscience
48．A．interaction B．technology C．personality D．society
49．A．more sociable B．more talented C．broader D．wealthier
50．A．improve B．develop C．admire D．suit
51．A．market B．business C．research D．library
52．A．strange B．bossy C．reliable D．unique
53．A．appeal to B．look into C．meet with D．run after
54．A．educate B．customize C．leave D．answer
55．A．repeat B．assist C．reprogram D．communicate


七、阅读理解
This is the opening of a short story in a town in the United States by Alison Randall …
When Frank and I stepped through the post office doors, there was a crowd gathered, looking at the new device on the wall with amazement like a crowd of wide-mouthed frogs. I had to get closer, and that was where being a girl that’s skinnier than a wire fence came in handy. Fortunately, Frank, my twin of eleven years, was just the same.
“Come on.” I said, grabbing his hand, and we slid through the cracks between people until we spilled out in front.
Finally I got a good look. It was fixed to the plaster (石灰板) next to the postmaster’s window, the place of honour usually reserved for the Wanted posters. Beady-eyed Zedekiah Smith, the bank robber, still hung there, but even he had been pushed aside for something more important.
A telephone. The first one in town.
“How’s it work?” Noah Crawford called out. Noah’s the best fix-it man around, and I could tell he was dying to get his fingers on those shiny buttons.
“Don’t rightly know,” answer the postmaster, and he pulled hard at his beard as if it might tell him. “I do know the sound of your voice moves along wires strung on poles. It’s sort of like the telegraph, only you hear words instead of dots and dashes.”
“Ah,” the crowd whispered, and I felt my own mouth move along.
I gazed at the shiny wood box and something happened inside me. Something — I can only guess — that might be like falling in love. The thought of talking into that box — of making my voice sail through wires in the sky — it took over my brain. I couldn’t get it out.
“Frank,” I whispered to my twin. “I have to use that telephone.”
Five minutes later, Frank dragged me to Main Street, toward home. “Liza -” he began, but I cut him off. We two thought so much alike, I had Frank’s questions answered before he even asked.
56．People crowded in the post office because ______.
A．a new poster grabbed their attention
B．the postmaster was delivering a speech
C．they were curious about the telephone
D．there was a wanted bank robber captured
57．Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A．Many people stared at the new device in open-mouthed amazement.
B．The slight-figured twins managed to push to the front of the crowd.
C．Even the best fix-it man in the town got no idea about the new device.
D．The postmaster didn’t know anything about how the telephone worked.
58．By “… it took over my brain. I couldn’t get it out.”, we get a clear picture of the girl’s ______.
A．eagerness to use the telephone
B．fascination for the wood box
C．puzzlement over the strange sound
D．determination to fly in the sky
59．What is the passage mainly about?
A．The twins’ frustrating experiences in the town.
B．A special assembly called in the local post office.
C．People’s reaction to the arrival of the first telephone.
D．A great celebration of the start of telephone service.



Welcome to the LUSH life!
www.lush.com
A LUSH LIFE
WE BELIEVE
… in making effective products from fresh organic (有机的) fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. We believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not conduct tests on animals and in testing our products on humans. We invent our own products and fragrances (香料). We make them fresh by hand using no preservative. We also believe words like ‘Fresh’ and ‘Organic’ have an honest meaning beyond marketing.
Our values are at the core of everything we do. From morally sourcing each ingredient and piece of packaging to creating fresh, innovative cosmetics by hand, you’ll find a world of love and care in every product. Breathe deeply and soak up everything inside this box: we’ve made it just for you!
Handmade
Everything we do is made for you, by us: each product is carefully crafted by experts in our cosmetic kitchens, and each gift is lovingly packed by hand. There are real, smiling people behind every aspect of our business. Watch for their face sticker on your next purchase - it’s our seal of handmade quality.
Fighting Animal Testing
You can rest easy knowing each and every LUSH product is 100% cruelty-free. For over 30 years, we’ve been buying ingredients only from companies that do not conduct tests on animals, and testing our products on human volunteers. Learn more at www.fightinganimaltesting.com
Naked!
When it comes to packaging, less is more - and none is even better! We’ve revolutionized the cosmetics industry by inventing solid, unpackaged products which save millions of plastic bottles from being produced, transported and disposed of every year. Any packaging we do use is recycled or recyclable.
Charity Pot
Spread a little love. Hand and body cream is canned in our Charity Pot, which gives 100% of its purchase price to grassroots causes benefiting people, animals and the environment. To learn more about the charities we support and how to apply for funding, visit www.lush.com/charitypot

60．From the leaflet, we can get to know all the following facts about LUSH except ______.
A．providing financial support to society.
B．taking the lead in cosmetics marketing.
C．testing on humans instead of on animals.
D．crafting and packing their products by hand.
61．In the section Naked!, LUSH claims that they ______.
A．advocate recyclable or even no packaging.
B．sell cosmetics without any wrapping paper.
C．have invented some refillable cosmetics.
D．have improved ways of transporting products.
62．What is LUSH’s business philosophy we can find from the leaflet?
A．The market image of a company should make way for its beliefs.
B．Cosmetics are among the essentials of our lives in modern society.
C．Homegrown vegetables and fruit are natural and reliable sources of cosmetics.
D．Social responsibilities of a company can go hand in hand with profit making.

Since quitting can start feelings such as guilt and shame, we often do everything possible to avoid it. “We’re taught from our earliest days that if you quit something, it means you’re a failure,” says the psychologist Will Meek. He, however, suggests we view quitting differently.
Quitting is like deciding to rearrange a room: you’ve grown comfortable with the status, and it can be hard to picture the end result or even see why change is necessary. And yet, there’s the upsetting feeling that you’re no longer entirely satisfied with your current circumstances, perhaps even that you’ve stopped making progress. While it’s not out of the question for feelings of regret to surface after a major refit, leaving a position, project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities, making you feel inspired and renewed.
Quitting, often happens in situations where we’re unhappy, fearful or have determined we have no other choice, factors that can have ill effects on our health. Perhaps you find your work unfulfilling, or you’ve jumped into a new relationship before you’re ready - and, as a result, you’re operating under intense pressure. “If stress is enduring and not managed well, it can start to take a toll,” says Meek. According to the American Psychological Association, long-term, ongoing stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure and heart attack, so walking away from whatever is causing it can deliver significant physical and emotional health benefits. “We often see a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol (应激激素皮质醇), which can lower blood pressure and may even decrease the heart rate,” says Dr Alex Lickerman, a GP and expert on developing mental adaptability.
Leaving situations that fail to bring you joy can leave you with sufficient time to explore where your heart is truly leading you. In a study that was published in 1999, then Harvard University professor Hermina Ibarra looked at how bankers tried different roles that required new skill sets - someone who spent a lot of time dealing with computers, for instance, was asked to take on personal interactions. Subjects (研究对象) were especially drawn to acting out a version of their future selves through ‘imitation strategies’ - an approach they compared to ‘trying on different clothes.’ Mark Franklin, the president of CareerCycles, suggests a similar approach as a way to figure out what your true desires might be in your post-quitting life and foresee your future self. “Pretend to be a certain kind of person, or go and meet others who are doing what you want to do,” he says. “Try it on, see how it feels and decide if it’s a good fit for you.” It may not feel like it at the time, but just moving on from a situation that’s not quite right can help you get back on track.
63．It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that quitting may bring us feelings of being both ______.
A．guilty and ashamed.
B．stupid and enthusiastic.
C．troubled and hopeful.
D．inspired and determined.
64．The phrase “take a toll” (paragraph 3) can be best replaced by “______”.
A．develop mental adaptability.
B．bring about changes.
C．keep up the pressure.
D．have a bad effect.
65．An approach suggested by Mark Franklin similar to ‘trying on different clothes’ is for ______.
A．helping people find what truly suits them in career.
B．telling capable employees from inadequate ones.
C．training employees to acquire different working skills.
D．providing people with opportunities to have a role play.
66．It can be concluded from the passage that ______.
A．quitting is a track that only the timid will choose to follow.
B．personal interaction can be a must for reducing emotional pressure.
C．mental adaptability can be improved by the stress hormone cortisol.
D．knowing when to stop is wise and may make dreams happen.


八、六选四
Exoplanets (外行星): The Hunt Is On
Today scientists believe that planets could outnumber the stars. For centuries, scientists and natural philosophers have proposed that stars in the night sky have planetary systems similar to our own solar system. The existence of extrasolar planets, or exoplanets, has long been discussed. 67． Although not the first exoplanet discovery, a planet near a sun-like star was discovered by astronomers in 1995. This kicked off an era of exoplanet hunting, with thousands of discoveries and confirmations following in its wake.
68． However, in 2015 NASA’s Kepler space telescope found its first Earth-sized planet in a “habitable” zone. This is the distance from a star where surface temperatures of a planet wouldn’t be too hot or too cold for liquid water. So far, only a small slice of our galaxy, the Milky Way, has been explored. Even so, scientists have confirmed over 3,500 exoplanets, with more being added every day.
To detect exoplanets, scientists use data from a variety of sources. Large ground-based telescopes, earth-circling and sun-circling satellites all collect different types of information. Because exoplanets are so far away and very close to stars, it is very difficult to see them directly. 69． For example, when an exoplanet moves between its star and us, it causes a small drop in the star’s brightness. Measuring this drop is the transit (凌日) method of discovery. NASA’S Kepler space telescope has discovered many exoplanets this way.
As a planet circles a star, it pulls on it and causes it to shake. 70． Measuring these slight changes is the radial velocity (径向速度) method of discovering planets. It is one of the most productive methods for finding and confirming exoplanets.
These are just two examples of the many methods scientists use in their hunt for exoplanets, hoping for more information and enhanced detail. As time progresses and technology improves, who knows what else we may find!
A.Scientists use indirect methods to discover exoplanets.
B.Most exoplanets are very different from the ones in our solar system.
C.As the star moves unsteadily, it changes the wavelength of the light we see.
D.Astronomers have detected signals indicating the presence of a planet.
E.However, we have developed the technology to prove their existence only in the last few decades.
F.Direct detection of the visible light from giant planets in space is becoming increasingly possible.


九、概要写作
71．Directions：Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Hope
Nothing in my life had prepared me for what I had to do. Choosing my words carefully, and fighting to stay calm, I told my 4-year-old daughter that her grandmother had suffered a stroke（中风），that she was unconscious, and that the doctors said she would probably never wake up. As she moved closer to me, Amelia looked at me, eyes bright, and said, “Maybe Grandma will be okay.” “Maybe she will,” I said, keeping back the tears, But I knew better. I was flying up to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from our Florida home in the morning to say good-bye to my mom.
The rest of that awful week, I joined my brother and father sitting by my mother’s side in the hospital room. I held her hand and talked to her. I told her that we still needed her. I told her that it wasn’t time to leave yet. I told her how much I loved her. And I told her that her little granddaughter, Amelia, believed that she’d get better. The doctors, with all their years of training and experience, offered no hope for recovery. The damage was simply too extensive.
Then, a couple of weeks later, an odd thing happened. Mom woke up. She regained consciousness. Persevered through a long and tough recovery, during which she had to learn to walk, read, and write all over again, and eventually returned home to Dad. The only one who wasn’t shocked was Amerlia. The doctors couldn’t explain it. Amelia didn’t need to. Hope came as naturally to her as breathings.
So why are we so afraid to hope sometimes? Maybe it’s because over the year, life’s disappointments can turn us to disillusionment（理想破灭）. How many times have you heard someone say: “Hope for the best, expect the worst”? That’s not really hope at all.
Hope is being able to look at our world with all of the joy and wonder of a child.

十、完成句子
72．只有多练，你才能提高驾驶技术。(Only)(汉译英)

十一、汉译英（整句）
73．在旅游旺季机票订得越早越便宜。(book) (汉译英)
74．无论白天在学校发生了什么事情，晚上要尽量把负担卸下。(No matter) (汉译英)
75．随着互联网的发展，海量信息唾手可得，或许你觉得再也没有必要去图书馆了。(need n.) (汉译英)

十二、其他应用文
76．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
某英文网站正举办征文活动，题目是The Most Useful Skill I Have Ever Learned，请以此写一篇征文。你的文章必须包括:
这项技能是什么？你是通过什么方式学会的？
举例说明为什么你觉得它最有用。
(注:文中不得出现真实的姓名及学校名称)


参考答案
1．D
【原文】
W: It’s very kind of you to come to see me off, Mr. Black.
M: Don’t mention it. Have a nice flight.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
2．C
【原文】
W: Mr. Smith, this is today’s schedule. Mr. Wang will be meeting you at 9:30 am.
M: Ok. By the way, have you made arrangements for tomorrow’s conference?
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
3．A
【原文】
W: I wonder if there is a service charge for our meal.
M: I think so. The menu says the service charge is 10 percent.
Q: How much is the service charge if the food costs 50 dollars?
4．B
【原文】
M: Oh, sorry. I spilt coffee on the carpet.
W: I have told you thousands of times to be careful.
Q: How does the woman feel?
5．B
【原文】
W: It’s wonderful to spend the weekend this way, lying in the tent enjoying the peace and quiet.
M: I’ve always liked staying away from phone calls, emails and city noises.
Q: What are the two speakers doing?
6．D
【原文】
W: I don’t think I am improving. You’d better find another dance partner.
M: Come on. It’s still too early to say no. Nobody expects you to be a superstar.
Q: What does the man imply?
7．C
【原文】
W: Tony, what on earth are you doing? Don’t you know the musical begins at exactly seven?
M: Oh, my jacket is caught in the zip. Could you give me a hand?
Q: Where are the speakers most probably going?
8．D
【原文】
M: I can’t understand why designer clothing is so popular among youngsters?
W: I feel the same way. It really doesn’t make sense. If they know how quickly styles change!
Q: What opinion do the speakers hold?
9．A
【原文】
W: Hi, I’d like to rent a two-bedroom apartment.
M: Ok. Please take a seat, and one of our agents will be with you in a minute.
Q: What does the man mean?
10．D
【原文】
M: I’m tired of washing dishes in the restaurant every day.
W: Really? Why not just quit and deliver flowers for me?
Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?

11．A
12．B
13．C
【原文】
The annual whale festival in Hermanus, South Africa, starts today. The coastal town, located on the Western Cape about 1.5 hours from Cape Town, is famous for whale watching. It is one of the best locations in the world to witness large numbers of southern right whales moving in the season. The festival, which is the only eco-arts festival in South Africa, attracts over 130,000 visitors.
Hermanus also has the world’s only “Whale Crier”, whose job is to go around and tell people where they may see whales — with his horn. Fortunately, the timing of the festival almost guarantees a whale sighting — as close as a few meters from shore!
The whales are, of course, the main attraction of the festival, but many more terrific activities are available. The seaside environment, with the surrounding mountains, makes an ideal setting to enjoy the festival’s musical performances and fantastic seafood. For those who desire more adventure, there’s open water swimming, a night run and sports challenges. Other activities include an old car show, arts and crafts stalls and entertainment for kids. With something for everyone, what more could one ask for?
Questions:
What is the reason for so many visitors choosing to watch whales in Hermanus?
What does Whale Crier do at the festival?
What can we learn about the whale festival?

14．C
15．B
16．B
【原文】
In the dead of winter, we don’t typically think about spending time outdoors, but according to many medical experts, we should. The sun is our greatest source of vitamin D, which is essential for good health.
This important nutrient strengthens bones and teeth and is linked to the prevention of heart disease, cancer and many other life-threatening diseases. In contrast, a lack of vitamin D can lead to weak bones and teeth as well as other health problems.
The recommended daily requirement of vitamin D is 400-600 IU. But how can we get it? In summer, people with dark brown eyes and darker skin change sunlight into adequate amount of vitamin D from just 15 minutes outside without suncream. Even during winter, just a10-minute walk midday can keep the body’s vitamin D at healthy levels. During brief winter walks, we receive the greatest benefits when we wear no suncream and expose as much skin to the sun as possible.
However, the vitamin can also be obtained from foods such as sea fish, tofu and eggs. Vitamin D pills are another option, but consult a doctor first.
Questions:
Which of the following is not among the diseases related to lack of Vitamin D according to the passage?
How can we maintain vitamin D at healthy levels during winter according to the passage?
What is the main purpose of the passage?

17．A
18．D
19．A
20．C
【原文】
W: Hi. Martin. How are you going with your Australian studies research paper?
M: Oh, good. I’ve finished it actually.
W: Lucky you. I’m still trying to find an interesting topic.
M: Well… after some consideration I decided to look at the history of banana growing in Australia.
W: (surprised) Banana growing!
M: Yes, banana growing!
W: Fascinating, I’m sure.
M: Well. I bet there are a few things you didn’t know about bananas, such as the fact that bananas were the first plants ever to be grown.
W: So where were these bananas first grown?
M: According to my research, the Cavendish banana, which is the first type to be cultivated here, actually originated in China but it had a fairly roundabout route before it went to Australia.
W: You mean they didn’t go straight from China to Australia?
M: No, they didn’t. It seems that in 1826, bananas were taken from South China to England. Thirty years later, they were brought here in Australia.
W: It sounds quite interesting. But are they hard to grow?
M: If you plant them in rich soil and give them plenty of water at the beginning of summer, they should be well advanced by the beginning of winter. But in a country like England, they’re hard to grow.
W: But in Australia, it’s not difficult?
M: No, but even here, the growers put plastic bags around the bunches to keep the temperature.
W: So do we export lots of bananas overseas, to Europe and Asia for instance?
M: Well, strangely enough, no. They are most grown for the domestic market, which is surprising when you think that we grow an enormous number of bananas each year.
W: Yes, thank you for all that information. I’m sure your paper will go really well.
M: Let’s hope so.
Questions:
Why does the woman start this conversation with Martin?
When were bananas first brought to Australia?
Which of the following about Australian bananas is true according to Martin?
What might be the focus of Martin’s research paper?

21．that
22．where
23．fewer
24．were found
25．It
26．to raise
27．before
28．acting
29．recognized
30．because of
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了图腾柱的特点及它们的作用。
21．
考查同位语从句。句意：许多人认为所有的印第安土著部落都刻有图腾柱，但事实并非如此。空后的从句是belief的同位语，从句不缺少任何成分和意义，因此用只起连接作用、无实意的that引导。故填that。
22．
考查定语从句。句意：雕刻图腾柱是许多部落的传统，尤其是那些生活在森林生长的太平洋沿岸的部落。这是个定语从句，先行词为the Pacific coast，指地点，从句中缺少状语，用where引导。故填where。
23．
考查形容词的比较级。句意：然而，那些生活在西南部和平原的美国土著印第安人和因纽特印第安人，比太平洋部落有较少的树木雕刻。根据句意及“However, those Native American Indians who lived in the south west and the plains”可知，此处是和之前的森林的比较，用few的比较级。故填fewer。
24．
考查动词时态及语态。句意：图腾柱的高度可以有很大的不同。很久以前，人们发现了大约12米高的图腾柱。主语 totem poles与谓语find之间是被动关系，因此用被动语态，根据时间状语Long ago可知，使用一般过去时，因此使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填were found。
25．
考查it的用法。句意：一根真正的图腾柱每米要花费1500美元，这并不奇怪，因为传统雕刻的图腾柱需要大量的工作、工艺和时间来制作。分析句子可知，此处用it作形式主语，后面的that从句做真正的主语，构成主语从句，位于句首，首字母大写。故填It。
26．
考查非谓语动词。句意：绳子是用来把杆子竖起来的。be used to do sth.被用来做某事，这是个固定结构。故填to raise。
27．
考查时间状语从句。句意：通常在雕刻开始前，杆子就这样竖起来了。此处是时间状语从句，根据句意可知，用before引导。故填before。
28．
考查非谓语动词。句意：雕刻不是作为宗教的象征，而是代表部落的民族，传达部落的历史。根据空前的介词of可知，用动名词acting，作宾语。故填acting。
29．
考查非谓语动词。句意：以这种方式记录这个故事有助于让这个传统在我们的历史中得到认可。此处是考查keep的复合宾语结构，宾语tradition与recognize之间是被动关系，因此用过去分词做宾补。故填recognized。
30．
考查固定短语。句意：如今，许多图腾柱因为腐烂而不复存在。根据句意可知，前后之间是因果关系，空后是两个并列的名词，因此使用介词短语because of。故填because of。

31．E
32．K
33．I
34．H
35．G
36．J
37．D
38．A
39．B
40．C
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。文章对情感债务进行了说明，并对如何处理进行了建议。
31．
考查形容词。句意：和金融债务一样有害的是，还有另一种形式的债务更具破坏性——情感债务。根据前文“Many people today live under the weight of debt from loans or credit cards.”（如今，许多人生活在贷款或信用卡债务的重压之下。）可知，此处是指金融债务。形容词financial意为“金融的”。故选E。
32．
考查形容词。句意：詹姆斯·理查兹博士指出，“当我们经历情感上无法解决的痛苦时，情感债务就会发生。”根据“emotional debt occurs”可知，此处是指无法解决的痛苦。动词resolve意为“解决”。故选K。
33．
考查形容词。句意：情感债务的另一个负面结果是，我们的朋友和亲人也会受到影响，并付出高昂的代价。根据“our friends and loved ones are affected by it and pay a high price”（我们的朋友和亲人都受到了影响，并为此付出了高昂的代价）可知，此处是指情感债务的另一个负面结果。故选I。
34．
考查副词。句意：当我们有反应不当的倾向时，我们常常会伤害周围的人。根据“we often hurt those around us”可知，此次是指反应不当。副词inappropriately意为“不恰当地”。故选H。
35．
考查动词。句意：不幸的是，我们未解决的问题有时会变得让他们难以处理，导致他们放弃这段关系。根据后文“causing them to abandon the relationship”可知，此处是指我们未解决的问题有时会变得让他们难以处理。故选G。
36．
考查名词。句意：有破坏性模式的人应该检查他们的生活，寻找未解决的痛苦的迹象，因为你的情感债务可能来自过去各种形式的不公平、残忍或暴力的对待或忽视。根据“past unfair, cruel or violent treatment”可知，此处是指消极的方式，所以是指忽视。名词neglect意为“忽视”。故选J。
37．
考查形容词。句意：你可能还保留着控制你的父母或非常苛刻的老师的痛苦记忆，你也可能还没有处理好关系破裂或亲人死亡的痛苦。根据“painful memories of controlling parents”可知，此处是指非常苛刻的老师。形容词demanding意为“苛刻的”。故选D。
38．
考查动词。句意：认识到你的感觉，但不要总是关注它们，因为承认和挑战你的痛苦是困难的，但认识到它是处理它的第一步。根据“recognizing it is the first step toward dealing with it”可知，此处是指承认和挑战你的痛苦。故选A。
39．
考查形容词。句意：承认你对过去的愤怒，和你信任的人讨论一下，或者把它写下来，因为这会缓解你压抑多年的愤怒和仇恨。根据“ease some of the anger and hatred”可知，此处是指压抑多年的愤怒和仇恨。bottled意为“充满的”。故选B。
40．
考查名词。句意：现在就采取具体的步骤来解决你的情感债务，而不是以后再处理后果。根据later可知，此处是指以后处理后果。名词consequence意为“后果”。故选C。

41．C
42．A
43．A
44．C
45．D
46．A
47．B
48．B
49．C
50．D
51．D
52．B
53．A
54．B
55．C
【分析】
本文为说明文。现代科技中人们喜欢使用语音助手，文章介绍了语音助手可以是女性也可以成为男性，通过举例分析了为什么倾向于女性化。
41．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她会告诉你她是没有性别的。A. robotic机器人的；B. high-tech高科技的；C. genderless无性别的；D. creative有创造性的。根据下文的““Like cacti, a certain species of fish,” she might say.”及文章最后一段的“And Siri can become a sir”可知，Siri是没有性别的。故选C。
42．
考查副词词义辨析。句意：从文化的角度，我们也认为她们是淑女。A. Culturally文化地，人文地；B. Obviously显然地；C. Grammatically语法上；D. Undoubtedly无疑。根据下文“In Old Norse (古挪威语), Siri translates to “a beautiful woman who leads you to victory”.”可知，是从文化的角度来讲的。故选A。
43．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果我们重视日常生活其他领域的性别多样性，为什么我们的技术听起来如此女性化？A. female 女性的；B. ridiculous 滑稽的；C. professional 专业的；D. reasonable合理的。根据下文“The biggest reason for the female phone fixation rests in social science. ”可知，此处问的是为什么更女性化。故选A。
44．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：研究表明，人们对女性语言的接受程度更高。A. charm魅力；B. professors教授；C. speech语言；D. participants参与者。根据下文“MacDorman and his team played clips of male and female voices to people of both genders,”尤其是句中的voice可知，是更倾向于女性语言。故选C。
45．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：MacDorman和他的团队分别给不同性别的人播放了男性和女性声音的片段，然后让他们选出自己喜欢的声音。A. accepted接受；B. misunderstood误解；C. studied研究；D. preferred更喜欢。根据下文“The researchers also measured the way participants responded to the voices.”可知，上文是要求辨认更喜欢哪种声音。故选D。
46．
考查介词短语辨析。句意：女性甚至表现出对女性做出反应的潜意识偏好;男性潜意识中保持中立。A. In practice实际上；B. On the contrary相反；C. By this means用这种方式；D. At first起初。根据上文“In a 2011 paper, they reported that both women and men said female voices came across as warmer.(在2011年的一篇论文中，他们报告称，女性和男性都认为女性的声音听起来更温暖)”可知，上下文之间用in practice最能衔接上下文。故选A。
47．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：为什么有偏见？A. neutrality中立的；B. prejudice偏见；C. authority权威；D. conscience良心。根据上文调查更喜欢那种声音及下文“people tend to see female voices as helping them solve their problems by themselves, while they view male voices as authority figures who tell them the answers to their problems.”可知，此处是问为什么有偏见。故选B。
48．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们想要技术来帮助我们，但我们也想成为它的老板，所以我们更有可能选择女性界面。A. interaction交流，互动；B. technology科技；C. personality个性；D. society社会。根据本句中的“ choose a female interface”可知，是使用科技帮助我们。故选B。
49．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这一趋势表明，企业将用女性的声音在更广泛的客户群体中留下更好的印象。A. more sociable更善社交的；B. more talented更多才的；C. broader更广泛的；D. wealthier更富有的。根据下文的“But not just any voice.”可知，是更广泛的客户。故选C。
50．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它必须符合品牌的个性。A. improve改善；B. develop发展；C. admire钦佩；D. suit适合，相配。根据上文的“But not just any voice.”及下文“For help with that, companies often turn to Greg Pal, vice president of marketing, strategy, and business development at Nuance Communications, which licenses its 11 of more than 100 voices.”可知，是要选择合适的声音来匹配公司的品牌。故选D。
51．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这方面，公司经常求助于Nuance Communications的营销、战略和业务发展副总裁格雷格·帕尔，他授权Nuance Communications拥有超过100种声音。A. market市场；B. business生意；C. research研究；D. library系列丛书（或磁带等），文库 。根据句中提到的公司“Nuance Communications(专门从事语音识别软件、图像处理软件及输入法软件研发、销售的公司)”可知，此处需用library。故选D。
52．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他听起来像一个高中英语老师——受过教育，乐于助人，但不专横。A. strange陌生的；B. bossy专横的；C. reliable可信赖的；D. unique独特的。根据下文的“That’s about right for a brand attempting to 13 guys ordering pies before the big game.”可知，使用男性的声音是为了吸引人们订购，因此，此处是指不专横。故选B。
53．
考查动词短语辨析。句意：对于一个试图吸引那些在大赛前就点派的人的品牌来说，这大概是正确的。A. appeal to吸引；B. look into调查；C. meet with遇见；D. run after追赶。根据上文的“He sounded like a high school English teacher — educated and helpful but not 12”可知，使用男性的声音是为了吸引顾客。故选A。
54．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多设备已经允许用户自定义语音接口。A. educate教育；B. customize定做；C. leave离开；D. answer回答。根据下文的“For example, Homer Simpson, a famous cartoon character, can tell you where to take a left on our GPS device. And Siri can become a sir”可知，很多设备是可以定做的。故选B。
55．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：果你肯花时间重新编程，Siri也可以成为“先生”。A. repeat重复；B. assist帮助；C. reprogram重编程序；D. communicate交流。根据下文的“Ask her. She’ll tell you in her uniquely warm, helpful and female tone.”可知，此处的Siri是个女性，因此，如果想把她变成男性，需要重编程序。故选C。

56．C
57．D
58．A
59．C
【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文。文章是短篇小说《在美国的一个小镇上》的开头，描述的是这个城镇上的人们对于城里的第一部电话的各种反应。
56．
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When Frank and I stepped through the post office doors, there was a crowd gathered, looking at the new device on the wall with amazement like a crowd of wide-mouthed frogs.(当我和弗兰克走进邮局的门时，一群人聚集在那里，惊奇地看着墙上的新设备，就像一群张大嘴巴的青蛙)”和文章第四段“A telephone. The first one in town.(一个电话。城里的第一个)”可知，人们聚集在邮局是对这个城里的第一个电话感到好奇，故选C。
57．
细节理解题。根据文章第六段““Don’t rightly know,” answer the postmaster, and he pulled hard at his beard as if it might tell him. “I do know the sound of your voice moves along wires strung on poles. It’s sort of like the telegraph, only you hear words instead of dots and dashes.”(我不太清楚，”邮政局长回答说，他使劲拉了拉胡子，好像胡子会告诉他真相。“我只知道你的声音会沿着电线杆上的电线移动。这有点像电报，只不过你听到的是文字，而不是点和划。”)”可知，邮政局长知道这个设备工作的一些信息。由此可知，D选项描述错误。故选D。
58．
词句猜测题。根据上文“I gazed at the shiny wood box and something happened inside me. Something — I can only guess — that might be like falling in love. The thought of talking into that box — of making my voice sail through wires in the sky(我凝视着这个闪闪发光的木盒子，内心发生了一些变化。某些事情——我只能猜测——可能就像坠入爱河一样。对着那个盒子说话的想法——让我的声音在空中的电线中飘荡)”可推断，这个对着那个盒子说话的想法已经占据了我的大脑，我没办法把这个想法弄出来。由此推知，划线部分描述的是急切想使用一下这个电话。故选A。
59．
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“When Frank and I stepped through the post office doors, there was a crowd gathered, looking at the new device on the wall with amazement like a crowd of wide-mouthed frogs.(当我和弗兰克走进邮局的门时，一群人聚集在那里，惊奇地看着墙上的新设备，就像一群张大嘴巴的青蛙)”及第五段““How’s it work?” Noah Crawford called out. Noah’s the best fix-it man around(“它是如何工作的？”诺厄·克劳福德喊道。诺厄是这一带最好的修理师)”和第六段“I do know the sound of your voice moves along wires strung on poles. It’s sort of like the telegraph, only you hear words instead of dots and dashes.(我只知道你的声音会沿着电线杆上的电线移动。这有点像电报，只不过你听到的是文字，而不是点和划)”以及我和弗兰克的反应，可以总结出本篇文章的主题就是描述人们对这个城镇第一部电话到来的反应。故选C。

60．B
61．A
62．D
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了LUSH的产品和经营理念。
60．
细节理解题。分别根据文中“Hand and body cream is canned in our Charity Pot, which gives 100% of its purchase price to grassroots causes benefiting people, animals and the environment.( 护手润肤霜罐装在我们的慈善罐中，将100%的购买价格用于造福人、动物和环境的草根事业。)”、“For over 30 years, we’ve been buying ingredients only from companies that do not conduct tests on animals, and testing our products on human volunteers. (30多年来，我们一直只从那些没有在动物身上进行试验的公司购买原料，并且在人类志愿者身上测试我们的产品。)”和“… each product is carefully crafted by experts in our cosmetic kitchens, and each gift is lovingly packed by hand(每一件产品都是由我们化妆间的专家精心制作的，每一件礼物都是手工包装的)”可知，LUSH做慈善活动，造福社会，他们在人身上而不是在动物身上做实验，他们的产品都是手工制作和包装，故可排除选项A、C和D项，选项B. taking the lead in cosmetics marketing.( 在化妆品营销方面处于领先地位)并未提及，故选B。
61．
细节理解题。根据Naked!部分，根据“We’ve revolutionized the cosmetics industry by inventing solid, unpackaged products which save millions of plastic bottles from being produced, transported and disposed of every year. Any packaging we do use is recycled or recyclable(我们已经革新了化妆品行业，发明了固体的、未包装的产品，每年节省了数百万个塑料瓶的生产、运输和处理。我们使用的任何包装都已回收或可回收的)”可知，LUSH声称他们提倡可回收甚至不包装。故选A。
62．
推理判断题。根据“Our values are at the core of everything we do. From morally sourcing each ingredient and piece of packaging to creating fresh, innovative cosmetics by hand, you’ll find a world of love and care in every product. (我们的价值观是我们所做一切事情的核心。从道德采购每一种原料和包装到手工创造新鲜、创新的化妆品，你会在每一种产品中发现一个充满爱和关怀的世界。)”可知，LUSH时刻将社会责任作为己任，他们的经营理念是 :企业可以做到兼顾社会责任和盈利。故选D。

63．C
64．D
65．A
66．D
【分析】
本文属于说明文。作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了尽管放弃会让人感到内疚和羞愧，但也充满了希望。知道什么时候该放弃是明智的，放弃有时可以帮助人们选择适合自己的。
63．
推理判断题。根据第二段“While it's not out of the question for feeling or regret to surface after a major refit，leaving a position，project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities，making you feel inspired and renewed”（在一次重大的重新装修之后，你可能会感到后悔，但离开一个职位、项目或情况会揭示令人兴奋的可能性，让你感到鼓舞和更新。）可推知，放弃是难受又充满希望的。故选C。
64．
词义猜测题。根据文章“If stress is enduring and not managed well，it can start to take a toll．”says Meek.”（“如果压力持续存在且管理不善，就会开始take a toll。”Meek说。）可知，如果压力是持久的，没有管理好，就会要收取回报，即产生坏的影响。由此推知take a toll可以被have a bad effect代替。故选D。
65．
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Mark Franklin, the president of CareerCycles, suggests a similar approach as a way to figure out what your true desires might be in your post-quitting life and foresee your future self.”（CareerCycles网站董事长马克·富兰克林(Mark Franklin)建议用类似的方法来弄清楚自己在辞职后的生活中真正想要的是什么，并预测未来的自己。）可推知，马克·富兰克林(Mark Franklin)提出了一种类似于“试穿不同的衣服”的方法，帮助人们在职业中找到真正适合自己的。故选A。
66．
细节理解题。根据文章“Leaving situations that fail to bring you joy can leave you with sufficient time to explore where your heat is truly leading you”（离开那些不能给你带来快乐的情况，可以让你有足够的时间去探索你的激情真正引领你走向何方。）可知，从文章中可以得出结论，知道什么时候停止是明智的，可能会让梦想成真。故选D。

67．E
68．B
69．A
70．C
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。作者通过这篇文章主要介绍了科学家探索系外行星系统的历程。
67．
上文“The existence of extrasolar planets, or exoplanets, has long been discussed.”（太阳系外行星或者系外行星的存在已经被讨论了很久）与E. However, we have developed the technology to prove their existence only in the last few decades.(然而，只有在过去的几十年中，我们才发展技术来证明它们的存在。)承接自然，上下文构成明显的转折关系，选项中的 only in the last few decades对应上文的has long been discussed，此外existence是关键词。故选E。
68．
根据下文“However, in 2015 NASA’s Kepler space telescope found its first Earth-sized planet in a “habitable” zone. ”（然而，2015年美国航天总局的开普勒太空望远镜在一个“宜居”区域发现了第一颗地球大小的行星）可推知，大多数系外行星和太阳系的行星不同。B. Most exoplanets are very different from the ones in our solar system.（大多数的系外行星和我们太阳系的行星不同。）符合语境，上下文构成明显的转折关系，most对应下文的fisrt。故选B。
69．
根据下文“For example, when an exoplanet moves between its star and us, it causes a small drop in the star’s brightness. Measuring this drop is the transit (凌日) method of discovery. NASA’S Kepler space telescope has discovered many exoplanets this way.”（例如，当一颗系外行星在它的恒星和我们之间移动时，会导致恒星的亮度稍微下降。测量这种下降就是凌日发现法。美国航天总局的开普勒太空望远镜就是通过这种方法发现了很多系外行星。）可推知，科学家用间接方法去发现系外行星。A. Scientists use indirect methods to discover exoplanets.（科学家用间接方法去发现系外行星）符合语境。故选A。
70．
前文“As a planet circles a star, it pulls on it and causes it to shake.”（当行星绕着恒星转动时，它会拉动恒星并使其震动）与C. As the star moves unsteadily, it changes the wavelength of the light we see.（当恒星移动不稳定时，它会改变我们看到的光的波长）承接自然，选项陈述了恒星被行星拉动时产生的结果，star是关键词。故选C。
【点睛】

71．Doctors were pessimistic about my mother s stroke while my little daughter, Amelia, full of hope. I passed on Amelia’s hope when our family gathered to bid farewell to her n hospital Incredibly, she recovered and came back home after a period of restoration Everyone was astonished except Amelia. Hope does bring people in trouble amazement. (55 words)
【分析】
本篇书面表达是概述写作。读完所给文章后用不多于60个词总结文章要点，要用自己的语言，不能用文章的原句。文章讲述了作者的母亲突然中风昏迷，当作者小心翼翼把这一消息告诉自己的女儿时，女儿却充满希望地说：奶奶会好的。女儿的希望成真，作者的母亲真的苏醒了，最终回了家。作者由此生发感概：希望给了我们惊喜，叫世界充满奇迹。
【详解】
写作步骤：
1）细读原文。首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握文章主旨和结构，明确各段的大意。
2）弄清要求。这篇概要写作是写全文概要，不是写某一部分的概要，或者就某些问题写出要点。
3）列出原文要点。分析原文的内容和结构，将内容分项扼要表述并注意在结构上的顺序。在此基础上选出与文章主题密切相关的部分。
4）在写作时要特别注意下面几点：
（1）概要应包括原文中的主要事实，略去不必要的细节。
（2）安排好篇幅的比例，概要应同原文保持协调，即用较多的文字写重要内容，用较少的文字写次要内容。
（3）注意要点之间的衔接，要用适当的关联词语贯通全文，切忌只简单地写出一些互不相干的句子，但也不要每两句之间都加关联词语，以免显得生硬。
（4）不排斥用原文的某些词句，但不要照搬原文的句子，如果不能完全用自己的话语表达，至少对原文句子做一些同义词替换，如果结构上也能有一些转换会更好。
（5）计算词数，看是否符合规定的词数要求。
本篇概要写作的原文是记叙文。是作者对自己家庭所发生故事的讲述，最后是议。所以，写作时一是要写出事情的主要经过：母亲突然生病、女儿的反应和我听了女儿的话后的作为，最后经过锻炼和复健，母亲回家了。二是要写出作者的“议”。事件的基本过程为主，议是总结和升华。
【点睛】
范文对原文要点的理解正确和呈现完整；应用语法结构和词汇准确；上下文连贯；要点表达独立。涵盖了全部要求，完全使用了自己的语言，准确使用了相应的语法结构和词汇，所写内容与所提供内容密切相关，没有出现两句以上整句抄自原文现象。
72．Only through frequent practice can you improve your driving skills.
【详解】
考查倒装句。only位于句首，后面加介词短语要用部分倒装，“通过多练习”用through frequent practice ，才能够can you，“提高驾驶技术”用improve your driving skills。故翻译为Only through frequent practice can you improve your driving skills.
73．The earlier you book a plane ticket in a tourist season, the lower its price will be.
【详解】
考查固定句式。根据句意可知，本句使用“the+比较级，the+比较级”句型，表示“越……，就越……”，从句用一般现在时，主句用一般将来时，表示“在旅游旺季订机票”用book a plane ticket in a tourist season，表示“价格低”用its price will be low，故翻译为：The earlier you book a plane ticket in a tourist season, the lower its price will be.
74．No matter what happens at school during the day, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down.
【详解】
考查让步状语从句和祈使句。根据句意可知，前半句为让步状语从句，用一般现在时表将来，表示“无论白天在学校发生了什么事情”用No matter what happens at school during the day；后半句为祈使句，用动词原形，表示“把负担卸下”用put all your burdens down；表示“尽可能早”用as early as you can，因此，“晚上要尽量”可表达为：as early in the evening as you can，为了强调，将其置于动词之前，故翻译为：No matter what happens at school during the day, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down.
75．With the development/ growth of the Internet, an enormous amount of information is at hand / at our fingertips /available so (that ) you may think there is no need to go to the library any longer/ any more.
【详解】
考查固定句型，结果状语，短语和时态。根据汉语提示可知，本句陈述客观事实应用一般现在时。伴随状语“随着互联网的发展”可表达为with the development/ growth of the Internet；主句主语“海量信息”可表达为an enormous amount of information ，谓语动词“唾手可得”可表达为is at hand / at our fingertips /available;用so (that)引导结果状语从句，从句主语为you，谓语动词为think“认为”，该词后接宾语从句，宾语从句涉及一个固定句型there is no need to do sth.“做某事没有必要”，“不再”表达为any longer/ any more。结合其他汉语提示，故翻译为：With the development/ growth of the Internet, an enormous amount of information is at hand / at our fingertips /available so (that ) you may think there is no need to go to the library any longer/ any more.
【点睛】

76．The best skill I have learned is English. I learn this skill at school, and I benefit a lot from the teachers’ teaching and the school’s platform. In my spare time, I read a lot of English articles to gain a broader range of knowledge and obtain more materials to complete the school tasks. In addition, I can smoothly watch my favorite English movies and enjoy the original artistic experience, which greatly improves the quality of my life. Besides, English songs are also a good way to relax. My English skill enables me to understand the meaning of a song when I listen to it, so that I can resonate with the singer and relax my spirit. In a word, English skill plays a great role in my study and life.
【分析】
本篇书面表达属于说明文，要求考生介绍自己的一个最有用的技能。
【详解】
第一步：审题
体裁：说明文
时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般现在时。
结构：总分法总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。
要求：
1.介绍这项技能是什么；
2.介绍你是通过什么方式学会的；
3.举例说明为什么你觉得它最有用。
第二步：列提纲 （重点词组）
the teachers’ teaching; the school’s platform; gain a broader range of knowledge; obtain more materials; smoothly watch my favorite English movies; understand the meaning of a song; play a great role in my study and life
第三步：连词成句
1.The best skill I have learned is English.
2.I learn this skill at school, and I benefit a lot from the teachers’ teaching and the school’s platform.
3.In my spare time, I read a lot of English articles to gain a broader range of knowledge and obtain more materials to complete the school tasks.
4.In addition, I can smoothly watch my favorite English movies and enjoy the original artistic experience, which greatly improves the quality of my life.
5.Besides, English songs are also a good way to relax.
6.My English skill enables me to understand the meaning of a song when I listen to it, so that I can resonate with the singer and relax my spirit.
7.In a word, English skill plays a great role in my study and life.
根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）
1.表并列补充关系：In addition, Besides
连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。
【点睛】
[高分句型1]In addition, I can smoothly watch my favorite English movies and enjoy the original artistic experience, which greatly improves the quality of my life.（which引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]My English skill enables me to understand the meaning of a song when I listen to it, so that I can resonate with the singer and relax my spirit.（so that引导的结果状语从句）