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Ways to Make Passwords（密码）Safer
Many people pick something simple and easy for the passwords，such as simple combinations （组合）of their names，ages，or birthdays.
These people are trying to make life easy for themselves.But they are also making it easy for hackers（黑客）to break into their accounts（账户）.Here is some advice.
• Use capitalletters：• Add numbers and/or symbols（符号）to passwords：
• Don't use personal information；
• Use different passwords for different accounts：
• Change the passwords every three months.
1. Why do many people use simple passwords in their daily life？ ______
A. To change personal information.
B. To make life easy for themselves.
C. To help hackers get information quickly.
2. How often should we change the passwords according to the text？ ______
A. Every month. B. Every two months.
C. Every three months.
B
Welcome to THINK UniversalSchool
THINK Universal School （TUS） is a traveling high school.The students live and learn in four different countries each year.They make unforgettable connections between their studies and the world around them.
Imagine reading The Travels of Xu Xiake as you follow Xu Xiake's journey across China or listening to a story about the Pyramids（金字塔）of Egypt while visiting the great buildings.Our courses provide an excellent education through a combination of real-world exploration（探索）and project-based learning.We aim to （旨在） help you become a well-rounded person.
Ready to start the educational journey of a lifetime？Join now!
3. How many countries do the students at TUS visit every year？ ______
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
4. What would the students at TUS do while visiting the Pyramid s of Egypt？ ______
A. Watch a video about the school.
B. Listen to a story about the great buildings.
C. Read something about Xu Xiake's travels.
5. What does TUS aim to do？ ______
A. Help students become well-rounded.
B. Get students to be off the real world.
C. Make students travel and learn online.
C
Anyone who has seen The Sound of Music，the Oscar-winning movie，knows the famous city of Salzburg in Austria.The musical movie was filmed in and around the city.To enjoy the amazing （令人惊叹的） city，you only have to walk through the alleys（小巷）.
The sounds of music in Salzburg are not just from the famous film.Mozart，one of the greatest musicians，was born here，and the city is proud of him.You'll hear Mozart's music all over the city.
And you can visit Mozart's birthplace，learn about his childhood and even try the chocolate named for him：a Mozart ball!Don't miss visiting the Salzburg Residenz，which was the rulers' palace in the past.It was here that Mozart performed（表演） for the first time in his life.
A visit to Salzburg in December must include time in the Christmas markets，which can be found here and there.Visit the marketplaces for a hot drink.Then enjoy the beautiful handiwork for sale.
Salt was so important to the city of Salzburg that the city was named for it.This " white gold"brought wealth to the rulers.You can visit the Hallein Salt Mine （矿），one of the oldest in the world.Take a train ride into the mountain，where miners will explain the mining process （过程）.Then enjoy a boat ride across an underground lake.
These are just a few of the enjoyable places in this small Austrian city.There are much more waiting for you to explore.Make sure to plan a trip to this breathtaking city.Its history and culture will excite your senses.
6. What do we know about The Sound of Music？ ______
A. It was filmed by Mozart.
B. It is an Oscar-winning movie.
C. It is a movie of Salzburg's chocolate.
7. Where did Mozart perform for the first time in his life？ ______
A. In a Christmas market. B. At the Hallein Salt Mine.
C. At the Salzburg Residenz.
8. What is the "white gold"in Paragraph 4？ ______
A. Salt. B. Music. C. A hot drink.
9. Which of the following does the writer agree with？ ______
A. Salzburg is too small to visit.
B. Salzburg is a place worth visiting.
C. There is nothing interesting in Salzburg.
10. What section（部分） of a magazine is the text taken from？ ______
A. Travel. B. Sports. C. Science.
D
It is commonly believed that children are too young to fully appreciate （欣赏） the experience and knowledge of their elders，while many think that old people don't understand the young.But actually（事实上），both groups have a lot to learn from each other.
James Smith runs the Smith's Care Home in my city.It is mainly an organization（机构） for serving the elderly.But not all of its visitors are old people.The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids.There is a playground in the care home，where the elderly can play with the kids.In this way，they can learn more about each other.and respect（尊重） and understand one another.
I suppose this is quite an interesting idea.For one thing，we live in a world where there are more and more old people.The world is facing this problem and its population ages.It will be important for young people to be able to understand and care for the elderly in the coming years.
Regretfully，my own grandparents weren't around when I was little，as they had already passed away.I never got to learn what the world was like through their eyes，or what kinds of problems they might have faced when they were my age.To me，their lives will always be a mystery— hard to understand or explain.
However，I think I can still learn from other people of older generations（辈）.I might find some of their ideas out of date，and they might believe that my generation's way of thinking is strange or incorrect.But we can still learn from each other anyway.
11. What is special about the Smith's Care Home？ ______
A. It is only a childcare center actually.
B. The elderly look after kids carefully there.
C. It accepts both the elderly and pre-school kids.
12. In the writer's opinion （观点），what problem is the world facing？ ______
A. There are more and more old people.
B. The world's population is dropping rapidly.
C. The world is short of care homes for old people.
13. What does the underlined word "mystery" mean in Paragraph 4？ ______
A. 笑话 B. 悲剧 C. 谜团
14. How does the writer develop his/her idea in this text？ ______
A. By giving examples. B. By listing numbers.
C. By raising questions.
15. What is the main purpose of the text？ ______
A. To explain why the world's population ages.
B. To encourage different generations to learn from each other.
C. To show that older generations' ways of thinking are incorrect.
16.
How to Improve Your Reading
Learning how to read well in English might not be an easy task. （1） ______ Reading well in English is useful for many reasons，not only for taking tests.If you want to improve your reading in English，the following are just for you!
Choose right reading materials（材料）.
There are so many choices!There are textbooks and graded readers，but there are also a lot more books you can read. （2） ______ Here is a good rule to follow：choose reading materials where you understand at least 80% of the content（内容）.
Be intentional（意图明确的）.
Being intentional means doing something on purpose with a reason in mind.With reading，you need to be intentional by setting a reading aim.Decide on a certain number of pages you want to read each day. （3） ______ To make sure your daily practice gets done，spare some time and put it in your study plan!
（ 4） ______
Reading can both introduce you to new vocabulary （词汇） and teach you how to use them.Many words in English are often used together in a consistent（相互连贯的） way.Reading groups of words，or words that go together，will help you better understand how to use your new vocabulary.
Don't try to understand everything.
As you're practicing your reading，you need to accept the fact that you might not understand every single word，and that's OK!Your brain can't learn so many new things at one time.It's more important to get the big picture of what you are reading. （5） ______
A.Read word groups.
B.Don't choose a book that is too easy or too difficult.
C.You could also be intentional with planning a time to read.
D.But it's something you'll have to do on your language learning journey.
E.And you can go back to check the new things you don't understand later.
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17. One day，a group of tourists from Australia climbed a large rock in the Central Park of New York City.They took pictures of one another with the high-rise buildings in the background.Like many other tourists.they didn't realize that high in a nearby tree，there was something more worthy of attention：an cagle-owl（雕鸮） named Flaco.
Earlier that month，the bird Flaco made his great escape （逃跑） from the Central Park Zoo.The zookeepers then tried several times to catch him but were unsuccessful.He seemed to be in no hurry to return to the zoo.
Olga Torrey，a photographer，has been photographing animals in city parks for 12 years.Since Flaco escaped，Torrey has kept a close eye on him.She wondered if he would ever return to the zoo. "Once he gets a taste of freedom，I'm not sure …" she said.
Still，each day spent outside puts Flaco in danger.He might accidentally hit windows and get injured（受伤） while flying.Moreover，the eagle-owl lived his whole life in the zoo in the past.He may not be used to finding food on his own.And if he made a meal of a rat（耗子），it might harm his health —the rat might contain poison （含有毒物）.
The zoo has had the workers carefully watch Flaco all the time，as they are worried about his safety.Has Flaco eaten anything today？Has he got injured today？
Well，another day of watching has now begun.
(1) Where did Flaco escape from？
______
(2) What is Olga Torrey's job？
______
(3) If Flaco made a meal of a rat，what might happen to him？
______
(4) Why do the zoo workers keep watching Flaco carefully？
______
(5) Should we get Flaco back to the zoo？Why or why not？
______
My friend Andrew used to drink a lot and always isolated （孤立） himself.He was （1） ______ and heartbroken.He felt that his life was a hopeless mess.He even told me that he was on the point of （2） ______ hope.I couldn't solve his problems.But during the Christmas season two years ago，I gave him a gift that I didn't even know I had.
That Christmas Andrew had no place to go，so I（3） ______ him home to my parents' house in London.My parents were （4） ______ to have him stay with us.They graciously （殷勤地） cleaned up our guest room for him and even bought him some Christmas gifts.I'll never（5） ______ the night when we arrived at my home.My parents were already asleep，but my mom had prepared dinner and some cookies for us and left us a （6） ______ .My parents were known for their generosity （慷慨），so I wasn't surprised by this warm （7） ______ .But when Andrew read my mom's note and saw all that she had prepared，he broke down and couldn't help （8） ______ .At that moment，I began to realize what a loving family meant.
From then on Andrew and I both received gifts that we would （9） ______ forever.I gave him the gift of a warm，loving and safe place to spend Christmas，which helped him renew his interest in life.More （10） ______ ，he gave me the gift of a new perspective （观点） on life.If I hadn't shared my home with him，I wouldn't have realized how blessed（有福的） I am.
18. A. sunny B. outgoing C. lonely
19. A. writing down B. giving up C. listening to
20. A. stopped B. invited C. refused
21. A. unwilling B. angry C. happy
22. A. forget B. remember C. mention
23. A. note B. book C. menu
24. A. handshake B. welcome C. conversation
25. A. fighting B. fearing C. crying
26. A. value B. worry C. doubt
27. A. pitifully B. importantly C. painfully
28. Do you know World Letter Writing Day？It falls （1） ______ September 1*" every year.It was set up by Richard Simpkin in 2014.He encouraged people （2） ______ （ take） a break from today's social media（媒体） and write a letter to someone by hand.
Who should you write to？Think about a friend or relative that lives far away.A parent or best friend would also love to receive （3） ______ （ you） letter.
How do you write a letter？（ 4） ______ （general） speaking，a letter includes these parts.The date and a greeting （问候语） such as "Dear…，" should be at the top of the letter.A closing such as"Love"or "Yours truly"needs to follow the body.End it by （5） ______ （ sign） it.
Why should you pick up a pen and write a letter？It is a surprise that may make someone's day.It's （6） ______ good way to show people that you have been thinking of them.Everyone loves a personal touch.It makes （7） ______ （ enjoy） memories （回忆）.Some people save （8） ______ （ letter）and look at them over the years.
A recent study shows that letter writing （9） ______ （ make） the writer happy，too."Handwriting is your DNA.It's your fingerprint that only you can share with others，" said Richard Simpkin.
So.get some paper （10） ______ pick up a pen.Start writing a letter today!
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29. The Great Wall of China，like the Pyramids of Egypt，the Taj Mahal in India and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon，is one of the great wonders of the world. （1） 它是世界上最长的城墙。
The Great Wall has a long history of more than 2，300 years.（2） It was rebuilt many times. It runs across North Chin a like a huge dragon.It winds its way from west to east，across deserts.through mountains，till finally it reaches the sea.And it is quite tall and wide.There are no other man-made objects as big as this.
The Great Wall is unique（独特的）.It is one of the symbols of China.（3） 有很多关于长城的故事。 For example.Meng Jiangnv Weeping over the Great Wall is a sad but touching love story.From the story，we learn that the Great Wall was made not only of stone and earth，but of flesh（肉） and blood.
（ 4） The Great Wall is not just a wall. The walls were connected by a system（系统） of watch-towers.These were used not only to stop the enemy's attack （攻击） but also to communicate with the then capital by signal.
No trip to China is complete without visiting the Great Wall.（5） Today the Great Wall is a must-see， Its size and beauty will take your breath away.A tour to the Great Wall will give you a taste of China's history and will provide you with the journey of a lifetime!Just as the Chinese saying goes， "He who doesn't reach the Great Wall is not a true man."
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30. 学校英文报正在以"Amazing Hunan"为题开展征文活动。请你结合以下图示，写一篇短文投稿。
要求：（ 1）短文必须包括图示中的所有要点，可适当发挥；
（2）80词左右（标题和开头都已给出，不计入总词数）；
（3）文中不得出现真实人名和校名。
Amazing Hunan Hunan is a lovable and livable place.
答案和解析
1~2.【答案】B、C
【解析】细节理解题。
（1）根据第二段These people are trying to make life easy for themselves.（这些人试图让自己的生活更轻松。）可知很多人在日常生活中使用简单的密码，是因为简单的密码能让他们的生活更轻松，故选B。
（2）根据最后一段Change the passwords every three months.（每三个月一次。）可知我们应该每三个月换一次密码，故选C。
本文主要介绍了让密码更安全的方法。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
3~5.【答案】A、B、A
【解析】本文主要介绍了TUS的一些活动，并欢迎学生加入该学校。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
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细节理解题
（1）根据第二段The students live and learn in four different countries each year.（学生们每年在四个不同的国家生活和学习。）可知，TUS的学生每年访问四个国家。故选A。
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（2）根据第三段or listening to a story about the Pyramids（金字塔）of Egypt while visiting the great buildings.（或者一边参观宏伟的建筑，一边听一个关于埃及金字塔的故事。）可知，TUS的学生在参观埃及金字塔时会听一个关于伟大建筑的故事。故选B。
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（3）根据第三段We aim to （旨在） help you become a well-rounded person.（我们的目标是帮助你成为全面发展的人。）可知，TUS的目标是帮助学生全面发展。故选A。
6~10.【答案】B、C、A、B、A
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段Anyone who has seen The Sound of Music，the Oscar-winning movie，knows the famous city of Salzburg in Austria.（任何看过奥斯卡获奖电影《音乐之声》的人都知道奥地利著名的城市萨尔茨堡。）可知，《音乐之声》是一部奥斯卡获奖电影。故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段Don't miss visiting the Salzburg Residenz，which was the rulers' palace in the past.It was here that Mozart performed for the first time in his life.（不要错过参观萨尔茨堡公馆，这是过去统治者的宫殿。莫扎特就是在这里进行了他人生中的第一次演出。）可知，莫扎特在萨尔茨伯公馆进行了他人生的第一次演出。故选C。
（3）词义猜测题。根据第四段Salt was so important to the city of Salzburg that the city was named for it.This "white gold"brought wealth to the rulers.（盐对萨尔茨堡非常重要，因此这座城市以盐命名。这些"白金"给统治者带来了财富。）可知，"white gold"指的是盐。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段These are just a few of the enjoyable places in this small Austrian city.There are much more waiting for you to explore.Make sure to plan a trip to this breathtaking city.Its history and culture will excite your senses.（这些只是这个奥地利小城的几个令人愉快的地方。还有更多的东西等着你去探索。一定要计划一次去这座令人惊叹的城市的旅行。它的历史和文化将刺激你的感官。）可知，作者推荐人们去萨尔茨堡游玩，认为它值得一看。故选B。
（5）推理判断题。根据最后一段These are just a few of the enjoyable places in this small Austrian city.There are much more waiting for you to explore.Make sure to plan a trip to this breathtaking city.Its history and culture will excite your senses.（这些只是这个奥地利小城的几个令人愉快的地方。还有更多的东西等着你去探索。一定要计划一次去这座令人惊叹的城市的旅行。它的历史和文化将刺激你的感官。）可知，作者在向人们介绍、推荐奥地利的萨尔茨堡，所以该文章可能出现在杂志的旅游板块。故选A。
本文介绍了奥地利萨尔茨堡这个著名城市的旅游景点。除了著名的电影《音乐之声》的取景地外，这里还是莫扎特的故乡，游客可以参观他的出生地和博物馆。此外，圣诞市场、盐矿等也是游客不容错过的景点。总之，这座城市的历史和文化一定会让您兴奋不已。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
11~15.【答案】C、A、C、A、B
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段James Smith runs the Smith's Care Home in my city.It is mainly an organization for serving the elderly.But not all of its visitors are old people.The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids.（詹姆斯•史密斯在我的城市经营史密斯疗养院。它主要是一个为老年人服务的组织。但并不是所有的游客都是老年人。该住宅还包括一个学龄前儿童托儿中心。）可知，史密斯疗养院同时接纳老年人和儿童。故选C。
（2）推理判断题。根据第三段 I suppose this is quite an interesting idea.For one thing，we live in a world where there are more and more old people.The world is facing this problem and its population ages.（我想这是一个很有趣的想法。一方面，我们生活在一个老年人越来越多的世界。世界正面临着这个问题和人口老龄化。）可知，老年人越来越多了。故选A。
（3）词义猜测题。根据第四段To me，their lives will always be a mystery — hard to understand or explain.（对我来说，他们的生活永远是个谜——难以理解或解释。）可知，难以理解或解释的东西是谜团。故选C。
（4）推理判断题。根据第一段 But actually，both groups have a lot to learn from each other.（但实际上，两组人都有很多可以相互学习的地方。）以及第二段James Smith runs the Smith's Care Home in my city.It is mainly an organization for serving the elderly.But not all of its visitors are old people.The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids.（詹姆斯•史密斯在我的城市经营史密斯疗养院。它主要是一个为老年人服务的组织。但并不是所有的游客都是老年人。该住宅还包括一个学龄前儿童托儿中心。）可知，作者通过列举史密斯疗养院的例子来说明老年人和孩子们可以互相学习。故选A。
（5）推理判断题。根据最后一段However，I think I can still learn from other people of older generations.I might find some of their ideas out of date，and they might believe that my generation's way of thinking is strange or incorrect.But we can still learn from each other anyway.（然而，我认为我仍然可以向其他老一辈人学习。我可能会发现他们的一些想法过时了，他们可能会认为我们这一代人的思维方式是奇怪的或不正确的。但无论如何，我们仍然可以相互学习。）可知，作者鼓励不同年代的人互相学习。故选B。
这篇短文主要讲述了年轻人和老年人之间互相学习的重要性。虽然人们普遍认为孩子太小无法完全欣赏长者的经验和知识，而许多人认为老年人不理解年轻人。但实际上，这两个群体都可以互相学习。文章以一个养老院为例，介绍了老年人和幼儿之间的互动，通过互相了解和尊重，彼此之间可以学到更多。作者认为在一个老龄化的世界中，年轻人能够理解和关心老年人将变得越来越重要。尽管作者自己的祖父母已经去世，无法通过他们了解世界和他们年轻时面临的问题，但他仍然相信可以从其他老一辈人身上学到东西。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
16.【答案】【小题1】D
【小题2】B
【小题3】C
【小题4】A
【小题5】E
【解析】细节推理题。
（1）根据前句"Learning how to read well in English might not be an easy task."（学习如何用英语阅读可能不是一件容易的事。）可知，学习如何用英语阅读可能不是一件容易的事，但确是必做的事。选项D"但这是你在学习语言的过程中必须要做的。"符合语境，故选D。
（2）根据前句"Choose right reading materials."（选择合适的阅读材料。）和后句"choose reading materials where you understand at least 80% of the content."（选择你至少理解80%内容的阅读材料。）可知，本段就选择正确的阅读材料给出建议，建议选择至少理解80%内容的阅读材料，选项B"不要选择太容易或太难的书。"符合语境，故选B。
（3）根据前句"Decide on a certain number of pages you want to read each day."（决定你每天要读多少页书。）可知，确定你每天要读的页数，此处与计划相关，选项C"你也可以有意识地计划一个阅读时间。"符合语境，故选C。
（4）根据后句"Reading can both introduce you to new vocabulary and teach you how to use them."（阅读既可以向你介绍新词汇，也可以教你如何使用它们。）可知，阅读既可以向你介绍新词汇，也可以教你如何使用它们。本段与新词汇相关，选项A"阅读词组。"符合语境，故选A。
（5）根据前句"As you're practicing your reading，you need to accept the fact that you might not understand every single word，and that's OK!"（当你练习阅读时，你需要接受你可能不理解每个单词的事实，这没关系!）可知，当你在练习阅读时，你需要接受你可能不理解每个单词的事实，这没关系！可以读完再回头检查不理解的部分，选项E"你可以回头检查你不理解的新东西。"符合语境，故选E。
本文主要介绍了如何提高英语阅读能力。首先，选择适合的阅读材料，至少要能理解80%的内容。其次，要有意识地制定阅读目标，每天阅读一定数量的页面，并将其纳入学习计划中。然后，阅读可以帮助学习新词汇，并教会如何正确使用它们。最后，不要试图理解每一个单词，重要的是抓住整体意思。
做题时结合原文和题目有针对性找出相关语句进行仔细分析，保证上下文意思通顺，结合选项选出正确答案。
17.【答案】【小题1】The Central Park Zoo.
【小题2】A photographer.
【小题3】His health might be harmed.
【小题4】Because they are worried about his safety.
【小题5】Yes.Because Flaco may not be used to the life outside the zoo.
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段Earlier that month，the bird Flaco made his great escape （逃跑） from the Central Park Zoo.（当月早些时候，这只名为Flaco的雕鸮从中央公园动物园逃离出去。）可知雕鸮是从中央公园动物园逃离出去的。故填The Central Park Zoo.
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段Olga Torrey，a photographer，has been photographing animals in city parks for 12 years.（Olga Torrey是一名摄影师，已经在城市公园拍动物12年了。）可知她是一名摄影师。故填A photographer.
（3）细节理解题。根据倒数第三段And if he made a meal of a rat（耗子），it might harm his health（如果他吃了老鼠，可能会损害他的健康。）可知吃了老鼠后他的健康会受到损害。故填His health might be harmed.
（4）细节理解题。根据倒数第二段The zoo has had the workers carefully watch Flaco all the time，as they are worried about his safety.（动物园的工作人员一直密切留意着Flaco，因为他们担心他的安全。）可知因为动物园的工作人员担心他的安全，所以一直密切留意着Flaco。故填Because they are worried about his safety.
（5）开放性问题。答案合理即可。根据倒数第三段Moreover，the eagle-owl lived his whole life in the zoo in the past.He may not be used to finding food on his own.（此外，雕鸮过去一直生活在动物园里。他可能不习惯自己去觅食。）可知他可能不习惯自己觅食，从而无法生存，所以我们应该把他送回动物园。故填Yes.Because Flaco may not be used to the life outside the zoo.
本文讲述了从中央公园动物园逃离出去的名为Flaco的雕鸮。摄影师Olga Torrey和动物园的员工们都在密切留意着Flaco。
主要考查学生的阅读理解能力及知识运用能力。答题时细节理解题可直接根据文中细节得出答案。
18~27.【答案】C、B、B、C、A、A、B、C、A、B
【解析】（1）考查形容词。句意：他感到孤独和心碎。sunny晴朗的；outgoing外向的；lonely孤独的。根据"heartbroken"（心碎）可知，安德鲁的状态不好，故选C。
（2）考查短语。句意：他甚至告诉我他快要放弃希望了。writing down写下；giving up放弃；listening to听。根据"He felt that his life was a hopeless mess."（他觉得自己的生活一团糟。）可知，他觉得自己的生活一团糟，快要失去希望，故选B。
（3）考查动词。句意：那年圣诞节安德鲁没地方去，所以我邀请他到我父母在伦敦的家里。stopped停止；invited邀请；refused拒绝。根据"That Christmas Andrew had no place to go，"（那年圣诞节安德鲁没地方去）可知，安德鲁无处可去，所以我邀请他来家里，故选B。
（4）考查形容词。句意：我父母很高兴他和我们住在一起。unwilling不情愿的；angry生气的；happy开心的。根据"They graciously （殷勤地） cleaned up our guest room for him and even bought him some Christmas gifts."（他们慷慨地为他打扫了客房，甚至还给他买了一些圣诞礼物。）可知，父母对于安德鲁的到来是高兴的，故选C。
（5）考查动词。句意：我永远不会忘记我们到达我家的那个晚上。forget忘记；remember记得；mention提到。根据"the night when we arrived at my home."（我们到达我家的那个晚上）可知，不会忘记那个晚上，故选A。
（6）考查名词。句意：我的父母已经睡着了，但我妈妈为我们准备了晚餐和一些饼干，并给我们留了一张纸条。note便条；book书；menu菜单。根据"But when Andrew read my mom's note"（但当安德鲁读到妈妈的纸条）可知，母亲留了一张便条，故选A。
（7）考查名词。句意：我的父母是出了名的慷慨，所以我对他们的热情欢迎并不感到惊讶。handshake握手；welcome欢迎；conversation谈话。根据"My .My parents were known for their generosity （慷慨），so I wasn't surprised by this warm ..."（我的父母是出了名的慷慨，所以我对他们的热情......）可知，父母一向慷慨，所以对于他们对安德鲁的欢迎不惊讶，故选B。
（8）考查动名词。句意：但当安德鲁读到妈妈的纸条，看到她所准备的一切时，他崩溃了，忍不住哭了起来。fighting斗争；fearing害怕；crying哭泣。根据"he broke down and couldn't help..."（他崩溃了，忍不住......）可知，安德鲁感动地哭了，故选C。
（9）考查动词。句意：从那时起，安德鲁和我都收到了我们永远珍视的礼物。value珍视；worry担心；doubt怀疑。根据"From then on，Andrew and I both received gifts"（从那时起，安德鲁和我都收到了我们的礼物）可知，安德鲁和我都收到了我们永远珍视的礼物。故选A。
（10）考查副词。句意：更重要的是，他给了我一个看待生活的新视角。pitifully遗憾地；importantly重要地；painfully痛苦地。根据语境可知，此处是递进关系，更重要的是安德鲁给了我一个看待生活的新视角。故选B。
这篇短文主要讲述了作者的朋友Andrew曾经饱受困扰，常常饮酒和孤立自己，他感到生活毫无希望。然而，在两年前的圣诞节，作者邀请Andrew到自己在伦敦的家中过节，这个举动无意中给了Andrew一个他自己都不知道的礼物。在作者家中，Andrew体验到了温暖、爱和安全，这帮助他重新找到了对生活的兴趣。更重要的是，Andrew也给了作者一个新的生活视角，让作者意识到自己是多么幸运。
根据短文大意和语境选择合适的单词，并用其正确的形式填入空白处，使补全后的短文意思通顺，语法正确，结构完整，注意单词的适当形式。
28.【答案】【小题1】on
【小题2】to take
【小题3】your
【小题4】Generally
【小题5】signing
【小题6】a
【小题7】enjoyable
【小题8】letters
【小题9】makes
【小题10】and
【解析】（1）考查介词。句意：它是在每年的9月1日。'September 1st"是具体的时间，用介词on，故填on。
（2）考查动词短语。句意：他鼓励人们从今天的社交媒体中休息一下，手写一封信给别人。encourage sb to do sth"鼓励某人做某事"，故填to take。
（3）考查代词。句意：父母或最好的朋友也会很乐意收到你的信。此处在句中作定语修饰letter，用形容词性物主代词your。故填your。
（4）考查副词。句意：一般来说，一封信包括这些部分。generally speaking "一般来说"，句首需大写首字母。故填Generally。
（5）考查现在分词。句意：通过签名来结束它。by是介词，其后加动名词作宾语。故填signing。
（6）考查冠词。句意：这是一个很好的方式来告诉人们你一直在想着他们。此处泛指一个方法，good首字母发辅音音素，故填a。
（7）考查形容词。句意：它带来愉快的回忆。此处作定语修饰memories，用形容词形式来修饰，enjoy的形容词是enjoyable。故填enjoyable。
（8）考查名词复数。句意：有些人把信件保存起来，多年来一直看。根据"them"可知，此处应使用名词复数形式。故填letters。
（9）考查动词的时态。句意：最近的一项研究表明，写信也会让写信人感到快乐。本句时态是一般现在时，主语是"letter writing"，谓语动词用三单。故填makes。
（10）考查连词。句意：所以，拿起纸和笔。分析get some paper___pick up a pen可知，前后构成并列关系，用and连接。故填and。
本文介绍世界写信日，应该写信给谁，应该怎么写信，写信有什么意义等。
语法填空题要根据上下文语境，运用语法和词汇知识，反复推敲以求得解答。对于同义词和近义词的选项，在充分考虑到上下文具体语境下特别注意这些同义词和近义词搭配。
29.【答案】【小题1】It is the longest wall around the world.
【小题2】长城被重建很多次。
【小题3】There are many stories about the Great Wall.
【小题4】长城不仅是城墙。
【小题5】如今，长城是一个必看的景点。
【解析】（1）汉译英题。时态是一般现在时，它是It is，世界上around the world，最长的城墙the longest wall。故填It is the longest wall around the world.
（2）英译汉题。It它（长城），was rebuilt被重建，many times很多次。故填：长城被重建很多次。
（3）汉译英题。有there be，很多关于长城的故事many stories about the Great Wall，时态是一般现在时，主语是复数，be动词用are。故填There are many stories about the Great Wall.
（4）英译汉题。The Great Wall长城，is not不，just仅仅，a wall是城墙。故填：长城不仅是城墙。
（5）英译汉题。Today如今，the Great Wall长城，is是，a must-see一个必看的景点。故填：如今，长城是一个必看的景点。
本文是一篇说明文，介绍长城的相关内容。
在通读全文的基础上，根据全文大意，展开逻辑思维，瞻前顾后，正确翻译句子。
30.【答案】Amazing Hunan Hunan is a lovable and livable place.Let me tell you something about Hunan.
First，there are lots of places of interest，such as Zhangjiajie.Zhangjiajie is picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful，where you can appreciate the beauty of nature. 【高分句型一】（景点）Second，the high-speed train is convenient and user-friendly，so you can go to Hunan by high-speed train. （交通）Third，Hunan cuisine consists of many kinds of delicious food that you can not miss anyway.If you like noodles，you must try the tasty and mouth-watering rice noodles in Hunan. 【高分句型二】（美食）What's more，the people in Hunan are helpful and warm-hearted.You will feel at home here.
Welcome to Hunan.
【解析】【高分句型一】
Zhangjiajie is picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful，where you can appreciate the beauty of nature.张家界风景如画，美得令人叹为观止，在那里你可以欣赏到大自然的美。where引导的定语从句。
【高分句型二】
If you like noodles，you must try the tasty and mouth-watering rice noodles in Hunan.如果你喜欢面条，你一定要尝尝湖南美味可口、令人垂涎欲滴的米粉。if引导的条件状语从句。
能够根据提示进行书面表达，能够围绕主题准确使用一定的语法、词汇、短语和句型等，清楚连贯地表达自己的思想，进而完成写作任务。
2023年湖南省长沙市中考英语试卷
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Ways to Make Passwords（密码）Safer
Many people pick something simple and easy for the passwords，such as simple combinations （组合）of their names，ages，or birthdays.
These people are trying to make life easy for themselves.But they are also making it easy for hackers（黑客）to break into their accounts（账户）.Here is some advice.
• Use capitalletters：• Add numbers and/or symbols（符号）to passwords：
• Don't use personal information；
• Use different passwords for different accounts：
• Change the passwords every three months.
1. Why do many people use simple passwords in their daily life？ ______
A. To change personal information.
B. To make life easy for themselves.
C. To help hackers get information quickly.
2. How often should we change the passwords according to the text？ ______
A. Every month. B. Every two months.
C. Every three months.
B
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THINK Universal School （TUS） is a traveling high school.The students live and learn in four different countries each year.They make unforgettable connections between their studies and the world around them.
Imagine reading The Travels of Xu Xiake as you follow Xu Xiake's journey across China or listening to a story about the Pyramids（金字塔）of Egypt while visiting the great buildings.Our courses provide an excellent education through a combination of real-world exploration（探索）and project-based learning.We aim to （旨在） help you become a well-rounded person.
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3. How many countries do the students at TUS visit every year？ ______
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
4. What would the students at TUS do while visiting the Pyramid s of Egypt？ ______
A. Watch a video about the school.
B. Listen to a story about the great buildings.
C. Read something about Xu Xiake's travels.
5. What does TUS aim to do？ ______
A. Help students become well-rounded.
B. Get students to be off the real world.
C. Make students travel and learn online.
C
Anyone who has seen The Sound of Music，the Oscar-winning movie，knows the famous city of Salzburg in Austria.The musical movie was filmed in and around the city.To enjoy the amazing （令人惊叹的） city，you only have to walk through the alleys（小巷）.
The sounds of music in Salzburg are not just from the famous film.Mozart，one of the greatest musicians，was born here，and the city is proud of him.You'll hear Mozart's music all over the city.
And you can visit Mozart's birthplace，learn about his childhood and even try the chocolate named for him：a Mozart ball!Don't miss visiting the Salzburg Residenz，which was the rulers' palace in the past.It was here that Mozart performed（表演） for the first time in his life.
A visit to Salzburg in December must include time in the Christmas markets，which can be found here and there.Visit the marketplaces for a hot drink.Then enjoy the beautiful handiwork for sale.
Salt was so important to the city of Salzburg that the city was named for it.This " white gold"brought wealth to the rulers.You can visit the Hallein Salt Mine （矿），one of the oldest in the world.Take a train ride into the mountain，where miners will explain the mining process （过程）.Then enjoy a boat ride across an underground lake.
These are just a few of the enjoyable places in this small Austrian city.There are much more waiting for you to explore.Make sure to plan a trip to this breathtaking city.Its history and culture will excite your senses.
6. What do we know about The Sound of Music？ ______
A. It was filmed by Mozart.
B. It is an Oscar-winning movie.
C. It is a movie of Salzburg's chocolate.
7. Where did Mozart perform for the first time in his life？ ______
A. In a Christmas market. B. At the Hallein Salt Mine.
C. At the Salzburg Residenz.
8. What is the "white gold"in Paragraph 4？ ______
A. Salt. B. Music. C. A hot drink.
9. Which of the following does the writer agree with？ ______
A. Salzburg is too small to visit.
B. Salzburg is a place worth visiting.
C. There is nothing interesting in Salzburg.
10. What section（部分） of a magazine is the text taken from？ ______
A. Travel. B. Sports. C. Science.
D
It is commonly believed that children are too young to fully appreciate （欣赏） the experience and knowledge of their elders，while many think that old people don't understand the young.But actually（事实上），both groups have a lot to learn from each other.
James Smith runs the Smith's Care Home in my city.It is mainly an organization（机构） for serving the elderly.But not all of its visitors are old people.The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids.There is a playground in the care home，where the elderly can play with the kids.In this way，they can learn more about each other.and respect（尊重） and understand one another.
I suppose this is quite an interesting idea.For one thing，we live in a world where there are more and more old people.The world is facing this problem and its population ages.It will be important for young people to be able to understand and care for the elderly in the coming years.
Regretfully，my own grandparents weren't around when I was little，as they had already passed away.I never got to learn what the world was like through their eyes，or what kinds of problems they might have faced when they were my age.To me，their lives will always be a mystery— hard to understand or explain.
However，I think I can still learn from other people of older generations（辈）.I might find some of their ideas out of date，and they might believe that my generation's way of thinking is strange or incorrect.But we can still learn from each other anyway.
11. What is special about the Smith's Care Home？ ______
A. It is only a childcare center actually.
B. The elderly look after kids carefully there.
C. It accepts both the elderly and pre-school kids.
12. In the writer's opinion （观点），what problem is the world facing？ ______
A. There are more and more old people.
B. The world's population is dropping rapidly.
C. The world is short of care homes for old people.
13. What does the underlined word "mystery" mean in Paragraph 4？ ______
A. 笑话 B. 悲剧 C. 谜团
14. How does the writer develop his/her idea in this text？ ______
A. By giving examples. B. By listing numbers.
C. By raising questions.
15. What is the main purpose of the text？ ______
A. To explain why the world's population ages.
B. To encourage different generations to learn from each other.
C. To show that older generations' ways of thinking are incorrect.
16.
How to Improve Your Reading
Learning how to read well in English might not be an easy task. （1） ______ Reading well in English is useful for many reasons，not only for taking tests.If you want to improve your reading in English，the following are just for you!
Choose right reading materials（材料）.
There are so many choices!There are textbooks and graded readers，but there are also a lot more books you can read. （2） ______ Here is a good rule to follow：choose reading materials where you understand at least 80% of the content（内容）.
Be intentional（意图明确的）.
Being intentional means doing something on purpose with a reason in mind.With reading，you need to be intentional by setting a reading aim.Decide on a certain number of pages you want to read each day. （3） ______ To make sure your daily practice gets done，spare some time and put it in your study plan!
（ 4） ______
Reading can both introduce you to new vocabulary （词汇） and teach you how to use them.Many words in English are often used together in a consistent（相互连贯的） way.Reading groups of words，or words that go together，will help you better understand how to use your new vocabulary.
Don't try to understand everything.
As you're practicing your reading，you need to accept the fact that you might not understand every single word，and that's OK!Your brain can't learn so many new things at one time.It's more important to get the big picture of what you are reading. （5） ______
A.Read word groups.
B.Don't choose a book that is too easy or too difficult.
C.You could also be intentional with planning a time to read.
D.But it's something you'll have to do on your language learning journey.
E.And you can go back to check the new things you don't understand later.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
17. One day，a group of tourists from Australia climbed a large rock in the Central Park of New York City.They took pictures of one another with the high-rise buildings in the background.Like many other tourists.they didn't realize that high in a nearby tree，there was something more worthy of attention：an cagle-owl（雕鸮） named Flaco.
Earlier that month，the bird Flaco made his great escape （逃跑） from the Central Park Zoo.The zookeepers then tried several times to catch him but were unsuccessful.He seemed to be in no hurry to return to the zoo.
Olga Torrey，a photographer，has been photographing animals in city parks for 12 years.Since Flaco escaped，Torrey has kept a close eye on him.She wondered if he would ever return to the zoo. "Once he gets a taste of freedom，I'm not sure …" she said.
Still，each day spent outside puts Flaco in danger.He might accidentally hit windows and get injured（受伤） while flying.Moreover，the eagle-owl lived his whole life in the zoo in the past.He may not be used to finding food on his own.And if he made a meal of a rat（耗子），it might harm his health —the rat might contain poison （含有毒物）.
The zoo has had the workers carefully watch Flaco all the time，as they are worried about his safety.Has Flaco eaten anything today？Has he got injured today？
Well，another day of watching has now begun.
(1) Where did Flaco escape from？
______
(2) What is Olga Torrey's job？
______
(3) If Flaco made a meal of a rat，what might happen to him？
______
(4) Why do the zoo workers keep watching Flaco carefully？
______
(5) Should we get Flaco back to the zoo？Why or why not？
______
My friend Andrew used to drink a lot and always isolated （孤立） himself.He was （1） ______ and heartbroken.He felt that his life was a hopeless mess.He even told me that he was on the point of （2） ______ hope.I couldn't solve his problems.But during the Christmas season two years ago，I gave him a gift that I didn't even know I had.
That Christmas Andrew had no place to go，so I（3） ______ him home to my parents' house in London.My parents were （4） ______ to have him stay with us.They graciously （殷勤地） cleaned up our guest room for him and even bought him some Christmas gifts.I'll never（5） ______ the night when we arrived at my home.My parents were already asleep，but my mom had prepared dinner and some cookies for us and left us a （6） ______ .My parents were known for their generosity （慷慨），so I wasn't surprised by this warm （7） ______ .But when Andrew read my mom's note and saw all that she had prepared，he broke down and couldn't help （8） ______ .At that moment，I began to realize what a loving family meant.
From then on Andrew and I both received gifts that we would （9） ______ forever.I gave him the gift of a warm，loving and safe place to spend Christmas，which helped him renew his interest in life.More （10） ______ ，he gave me the gift of a new perspective （观点） on life.If I hadn't shared my home with him，I wouldn't have realized how blessed（有福的） I am.
18. A. sunny B. outgoing C. lonely
19. A. writing down B. giving up C. listening to
20. A. stopped B. invited C. refused
21. A. unwilling B. angry C. happy
22. A. forget B. remember C. mention
23. A. note B. book C. menu
24. A. handshake B. welcome C. conversation
25. A. fighting B. fearing C. crying
26. A. value B. worry C. doubt
27. A. pitifully B. importantly C. painfully
28. Do you know World Letter Writing Day？It falls （1） ______ September 1*" every year.It was set up by Richard Simpkin in 2014.He encouraged people （2） ______ （ take） a break from today's social media（媒体） and write a letter to someone by hand.
Who should you write to？Think about a friend or relative that lives far away.A parent or best friend would also love to receive （3） ______ （ you） letter.
How do you write a letter？（ 4） ______ （general） speaking，a letter includes these parts.The date and a greeting （问候语） such as "Dear…，" should be at the top of the letter.A closing such as"Love"or "Yours truly"needs to follow the body.End it by （5） ______ （ sign） it.
Why should you pick up a pen and write a letter？It is a surprise that may make someone's day.It's （6） ______ good way to show people that you have been thinking of them.Everyone loves a personal touch.It makes （7） ______ （ enjoy） memories （回忆）.Some people save （8） ______ （ letter）and look at them over the years.
A recent study shows that letter writing （9） ______ （ make） the writer happy，too."Handwriting is your DNA.It's your fingerprint that only you can share with others，" said Richard Simpkin.
So.get some paper （10） ______ pick up a pen.Start writing a letter today!
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29. The Great Wall of China，like the Pyramids of Egypt，the Taj Mahal in India and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon，is one of the great wonders of the world. （1） 它是世界上最长的城墙。
The Great Wall has a long history of more than 2，300 years.（2） It was rebuilt many times. It runs across North Chin a like a huge dragon.It winds its way from west to east，across deserts.through mountains，till finally it reaches the sea.And it is quite tall and wide.There are no other man-made objects as big as this.
The Great Wall is unique（独特的）.It is one of the symbols of China.（3） 有很多关于长城的故事。 For example.Meng Jiangnv Weeping over the Great Wall is a sad but touching love story.From the story，we learn that the Great Wall was made not only of stone and earth，but of flesh（肉） and blood.
（ 4） The Great Wall is not just a wall. The walls were connected by a system（系统） of watch-towers.These were used not only to stop the enemy's attack （攻击） but also to communicate with the then capital by signal.
No trip to China is complete without visiting the Great Wall.（5） Today the Great Wall is a must-see， Its size and beauty will take your breath away.A tour to the Great Wall will give you a taste of China's history and will provide you with the journey of a lifetime!Just as the Chinese saying goes， "He who doesn't reach the Great Wall is not a true man."
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30. 学校英文报正在以"Amazing Hunan"为题开展征文活动。请你结合以下图示，写一篇短文投稿。
要求：（ 1）短文必须包括图示中的所有要点，可适当发挥；
（2）80词左右（标题和开头都已给出，不计入总词数）；
（3）文中不得出现真实人名和校名。
Amazing Hunan Hunan is a lovable and livable place.
答案和解析
1~2.【答案】B、C
【解析】细节理解题。
（1）根据第二段These people are trying to make life easy for themselves.（这些人试图让自己的生活更轻松。）可知很多人在日常生活中使用简单的密码，是因为简单的密码能让他们的生活更轻松，故选B。
（2）根据最后一段Change the passwords every three months.（每三个月一次。）可知我们应该每三个月换一次密码，故选C。
本文主要介绍了让密码更安全的方法。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
3~5.【答案】A、B、A
【解析】本文主要介绍了TUS的一些活动，并欢迎学生加入该学校。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
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细节理解题
（1）根据第二段The students live and learn in four different countries each year.（学生们每年在四个不同的国家生活和学习。）可知，TUS的学生每年访问四个国家。故选A。
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（2）根据第三段or listening to a story about the Pyramids（金字塔）of Egypt while visiting the great buildings.（或者一边参观宏伟的建筑，一边听一个关于埃及金字塔的故事。）可知，TUS的学生在参观埃及金字塔时会听一个关于伟大建筑的故事。故选B。
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（3）根据第三段We aim to （旨在） help you become a well-rounded person.（我们的目标是帮助你成为全面发展的人。）可知，TUS的目标是帮助学生全面发展。故选A。
6~10.【答案】B、C、A、B、A
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段Anyone who has seen The Sound of Music，the Oscar-winning movie，knows the famous city of Salzburg in Austria.（任何看过奥斯卡获奖电影《音乐之声》的人都知道奥地利著名的城市萨尔茨堡。）可知，《音乐之声》是一部奥斯卡获奖电影。故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段Don't miss visiting the Salzburg Residenz，which was the rulers' palace in the past.It was here that Mozart performed for the first time in his life.（不要错过参观萨尔茨堡公馆，这是过去统治者的宫殿。莫扎特就是在这里进行了他人生中的第一次演出。）可知，莫扎特在萨尔茨伯公馆进行了他人生的第一次演出。故选C。
（3）词义猜测题。根据第四段Salt was so important to the city of Salzburg that the city was named for it.This "white gold"brought wealth to the rulers.（盐对萨尔茨堡非常重要，因此这座城市以盐命名。这些"白金"给统治者带来了财富。）可知，"white gold"指的是盐。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段These are just a few of the enjoyable places in this small Austrian city.There are much more waiting for you to explore.Make sure to plan a trip to this breathtaking city.Its history and culture will excite your senses.（这些只是这个奥地利小城的几个令人愉快的地方。还有更多的东西等着你去探索。一定要计划一次去这座令人惊叹的城市的旅行。它的历史和文化将刺激你的感官。）可知，作者推荐人们去萨尔茨堡游玩，认为它值得一看。故选B。
（5）推理判断题。根据最后一段These are just a few of the enjoyable places in this small Austrian city.There are much more waiting for you to explore.Make sure to plan a trip to this breathtaking city.Its history and culture will excite your senses.（这些只是这个奥地利小城的几个令人愉快的地方。还有更多的东西等着你去探索。一定要计划一次去这座令人惊叹的城市的旅行。它的历史和文化将刺激你的感官。）可知，作者在向人们介绍、推荐奥地利的萨尔茨堡，所以该文章可能出现在杂志的旅游板块。故选A。
本文介绍了奥地利萨尔茨堡这个著名城市的旅游景点。除了著名的电影《音乐之声》的取景地外，这里还是莫扎特的故乡，游客可以参观他的出生地和博物馆。此外，圣诞市场、盐矿等也是游客不容错过的景点。总之，这座城市的历史和文化一定会让您兴奋不已。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
11~15.【答案】C、A、C、A、B
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段James Smith runs the Smith's Care Home in my city.It is mainly an organization for serving the elderly.But not all of its visitors are old people.The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids.（詹姆斯•史密斯在我的城市经营史密斯疗养院。它主要是一个为老年人服务的组织。但并不是所有的游客都是老年人。该住宅还包括一个学龄前儿童托儿中心。）可知，史密斯疗养院同时接纳老年人和儿童。故选C。
（2）推理判断题。根据第三段 I suppose this is quite an interesting idea.For one thing，we live in a world where there are more and more old people.The world is facing this problem and its population ages.（我想这是一个很有趣的想法。一方面，我们生活在一个老年人越来越多的世界。世界正面临着这个问题和人口老龄化。）可知，老年人越来越多了。故选A。
（3）词义猜测题。根据第四段To me，their lives will always be a mystery — hard to understand or explain.（对我来说，他们的生活永远是个谜——难以理解或解释。）可知，难以理解或解释的东西是谜团。故选C。
（4）推理判断题。根据第一段 But actually，both groups have a lot to learn from each other.（但实际上，两组人都有很多可以相互学习的地方。）以及第二段James Smith runs the Smith's Care Home in my city.It is mainly an organization for serving the elderly.But not all of its visitors are old people.The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids.（詹姆斯•史密斯在我的城市经营史密斯疗养院。它主要是一个为老年人服务的组织。但并不是所有的游客都是老年人。该住宅还包括一个学龄前儿童托儿中心。）可知，作者通过列举史密斯疗养院的例子来说明老年人和孩子们可以互相学习。故选A。
（5）推理判断题。根据最后一段However，I think I can still learn from other people of older generations.I might find some of their ideas out of date，and they might believe that my generation's way of thinking is strange or incorrect.But we can still learn from each other anyway.（然而，我认为我仍然可以向其他老一辈人学习。我可能会发现他们的一些想法过时了，他们可能会认为我们这一代人的思维方式是奇怪的或不正确的。但无论如何，我们仍然可以相互学习。）可知，作者鼓励不同年代的人互相学习。故选B。
这篇短文主要讲述了年轻人和老年人之间互相学习的重要性。虽然人们普遍认为孩子太小无法完全欣赏长者的经验和知识，而许多人认为老年人不理解年轻人。但实际上，这两个群体都可以互相学习。文章以一个养老院为例，介绍了老年人和幼儿之间的互动，通过互相了解和尊重，彼此之间可以学到更多。作者认为在一个老龄化的世界中，年轻人能够理解和关心老年人将变得越来越重要。尽管作者自己的祖父母已经去世，无法通过他们了解世界和他们年轻时面临的问题，但他仍然相信可以从其他老一辈人身上学到东西。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
16.【答案】【小题1】D
【小题2】B
【小题3】C
【小题4】A
【小题5】E
【解析】细节推理题。
（1）根据前句"Learning how to read well in English might not be an easy task."（学习如何用英语阅读可能不是一件容易的事。）可知，学习如何用英语阅读可能不是一件容易的事，但确是必做的事。选项D"但这是你在学习语言的过程中必须要做的。"符合语境，故选D。
（2）根据前句"Choose right reading materials."（选择合适的阅读材料。）和后句"choose reading materials where you understand at least 80% of the content."（选择你至少理解80%内容的阅读材料。）可知，本段就选择正确的阅读材料给出建议，建议选择至少理解80%内容的阅读材料，选项B"不要选择太容易或太难的书。"符合语境，故选B。
（3）根据前句"Decide on a certain number of pages you want to read each day."（决定你每天要读多少页书。）可知，确定你每天要读的页数，此处与计划相关，选项C"你也可以有意识地计划一个阅读时间。"符合语境，故选C。
（4）根据后句"Reading can both introduce you to new vocabulary and teach you how to use them."（阅读既可以向你介绍新词汇，也可以教你如何使用它们。）可知，阅读既可以向你介绍新词汇，也可以教你如何使用它们。本段与新词汇相关，选项A"阅读词组。"符合语境，故选A。
（5）根据前句"As you're practicing your reading，you need to accept the fact that you might not understand every single word，and that's OK!"（当你练习阅读时，你需要接受你可能不理解每个单词的事实，这没关系!）可知，当你在练习阅读时，你需要接受你可能不理解每个单词的事实，这没关系！可以读完再回头检查不理解的部分，选项E"你可以回头检查你不理解的新东西。"符合语境，故选E。
本文主要介绍了如何提高英语阅读能力。首先，选择适合的阅读材料，至少要能理解80%的内容。其次，要有意识地制定阅读目标，每天阅读一定数量的页面，并将其纳入学习计划中。然后，阅读可以帮助学习新词汇，并教会如何正确使用它们。最后，不要试图理解每一个单词，重要的是抓住整体意思。
做题时结合原文和题目有针对性找出相关语句进行仔细分析，保证上下文意思通顺，结合选项选出正确答案。
17.【答案】【小题1】The Central Park Zoo.
【小题2】A photographer.
【小题3】His health might be harmed.
【小题4】Because they are worried about his safety.
【小题5】Yes.Because Flaco may not be used to the life outside the zoo.
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段Earlier that month，the bird Flaco made his great escape （逃跑） from the Central Park Zoo.（当月早些时候，这只名为Flaco的雕鸮从中央公园动物园逃离出去。）可知雕鸮是从中央公园动物园逃离出去的。故填The Central Park Zoo.
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段Olga Torrey，a photographer，has been photographing animals in city parks for 12 years.（Olga Torrey是一名摄影师，已经在城市公园拍动物12年了。）可知她是一名摄影师。故填A photographer.
（3）细节理解题。根据倒数第三段And if he made a meal of a rat（耗子），it might harm his health（如果他吃了老鼠，可能会损害他的健康。）可知吃了老鼠后他的健康会受到损害。故填His health might be harmed.
（4）细节理解题。根据倒数第二段The zoo has had the workers carefully watch Flaco all the time，as they are worried about his safety.（动物园的工作人员一直密切留意着Flaco，因为他们担心他的安全。）可知因为动物园的工作人员担心他的安全，所以一直密切留意着Flaco。故填Because they are worried about his safety.
（5）开放性问题。答案合理即可。根据倒数第三段Moreover，the eagle-owl lived his whole life in the zoo in the past.He may not be used to finding food on his own.（此外，雕鸮过去一直生活在动物园里。他可能不习惯自己去觅食。）可知他可能不习惯自己觅食，从而无法生存，所以我们应该把他送回动物园。故填Yes.Because Flaco may not be used to the life outside the zoo.
本文讲述了从中央公园动物园逃离出去的名为Flaco的雕鸮。摄影师Olga Torrey和动物园的员工们都在密切留意着Flaco。
主要考查学生的阅读理解能力及知识运用能力。答题时细节理解题可直接根据文中细节得出答案。
18~27.【答案】C、B、B、C、A、A、B、C、A、B
【解析】（1）考查形容词。句意：他感到孤独和心碎。sunny晴朗的；outgoing外向的；lonely孤独的。根据"heartbroken"（心碎）可知，安德鲁的状态不好，故选C。
（2）考查短语。句意：他甚至告诉我他快要放弃希望了。writing down写下；giving up放弃；listening to听。根据"He felt that his life was a hopeless mess."（他觉得自己的生活一团糟。）可知，他觉得自己的生活一团糟，快要失去希望，故选B。
（3）考查动词。句意：那年圣诞节安德鲁没地方去，所以我邀请他到我父母在伦敦的家里。stopped停止；invited邀请；refused拒绝。根据"That Christmas Andrew had no place to go，"（那年圣诞节安德鲁没地方去）可知，安德鲁无处可去，所以我邀请他来家里，故选B。
（4）考查形容词。句意：我父母很高兴他和我们住在一起。unwilling不情愿的；angry生气的；happy开心的。根据"They graciously （殷勤地） cleaned up our guest room for him and even bought him some Christmas gifts."（他们慷慨地为他打扫了客房，甚至还给他买了一些圣诞礼物。）可知，父母对于安德鲁的到来是高兴的，故选C。
（5）考查动词。句意：我永远不会忘记我们到达我家的那个晚上。forget忘记；remember记得；mention提到。根据"the night when we arrived at my home."（我们到达我家的那个晚上）可知，不会忘记那个晚上，故选A。
（6）考查名词。句意：我的父母已经睡着了，但我妈妈为我们准备了晚餐和一些饼干，并给我们留了一张纸条。note便条；book书；menu菜单。根据"But when Andrew read my mom's note"（但当安德鲁读到妈妈的纸条）可知，母亲留了一张便条，故选A。
（7）考查名词。句意：我的父母是出了名的慷慨，所以我对他们的热情欢迎并不感到惊讶。handshake握手；welcome欢迎；conversation谈话。根据"My .My parents were known for their generosity （慷慨），so I wasn't surprised by this warm ..."（我的父母是出了名的慷慨，所以我对他们的热情......）可知，父母一向慷慨，所以对于他们对安德鲁的欢迎不惊讶，故选B。
（8）考查动名词。句意：但当安德鲁读到妈妈的纸条，看到她所准备的一切时，他崩溃了，忍不住哭了起来。fighting斗争；fearing害怕；crying哭泣。根据"he broke down and couldn't help..."（他崩溃了，忍不住......）可知，安德鲁感动地哭了，故选C。
（9）考查动词。句意：从那时起，安德鲁和我都收到了我们永远珍视的礼物。value珍视；worry担心；doubt怀疑。根据"From then on，Andrew and I both received gifts"（从那时起，安德鲁和我都收到了我们的礼物）可知，安德鲁和我都收到了我们永远珍视的礼物。故选A。
（10）考查副词。句意：更重要的是，他给了我一个看待生活的新视角。pitifully遗憾地；importantly重要地；painfully痛苦地。根据语境可知，此处是递进关系，更重要的是安德鲁给了我一个看待生活的新视角。故选B。
这篇短文主要讲述了作者的朋友Andrew曾经饱受困扰，常常饮酒和孤立自己，他感到生活毫无希望。然而，在两年前的圣诞节，作者邀请Andrew到自己在伦敦的家中过节，这个举动无意中给了Andrew一个他自己都不知道的礼物。在作者家中，Andrew体验到了温暖、爱和安全，这帮助他重新找到了对生活的兴趣。更重要的是，Andrew也给了作者一个新的生活视角，让作者意识到自己是多么幸运。
根据短文大意和语境选择合适的单词，并用其正确的形式填入空白处，使补全后的短文意思通顺，语法正确，结构完整，注意单词的适当形式。
28.【答案】【小题1】on
【小题2】to take
【小题3】your
【小题4】Generally
【小题5】signing
【小题6】a
【小题7】enjoyable
【小题8】letters
【小题9】makes
【小题10】and
【解析】（1）考查介词。句意：它是在每年的9月1日。'September 1st"是具体的时间，用介词on，故填on。
（2）考查动词短语。句意：他鼓励人们从今天的社交媒体中休息一下，手写一封信给别人。encourage sb to do sth"鼓励某人做某事"，故填to take。
（3）考查代词。句意：父母或最好的朋友也会很乐意收到你的信。此处在句中作定语修饰letter，用形容词性物主代词your。故填your。
（4）考查副词。句意：一般来说，一封信包括这些部分。generally speaking "一般来说"，句首需大写首字母。故填Generally。
（5）考查现在分词。句意：通过签名来结束它。by是介词，其后加动名词作宾语。故填signing。
（6）考查冠词。句意：这是一个很好的方式来告诉人们你一直在想着他们。此处泛指一个方法，good首字母发辅音音素，故填a。
（7）考查形容词。句意：它带来愉快的回忆。此处作定语修饰memories，用形容词形式来修饰，enjoy的形容词是enjoyable。故填enjoyable。
（8）考查名词复数。句意：有些人把信件保存起来，多年来一直看。根据"them"可知，此处应使用名词复数形式。故填letters。
（9）考查动词的时态。句意：最近的一项研究表明，写信也会让写信人感到快乐。本句时态是一般现在时，主语是"letter writing"，谓语动词用三单。故填makes。
（10）考查连词。句意：所以，拿起纸和笔。分析get some paper___pick up a pen可知，前后构成并列关系，用and连接。故填and。
本文介绍世界写信日，应该写信给谁，应该怎么写信，写信有什么意义等。
语法填空题要根据上下文语境，运用语法和词汇知识，反复推敲以求得解答。对于同义词和近义词的选项，在充分考虑到上下文具体语境下特别注意这些同义词和近义词搭配。
29.【答案】【小题1】It is the longest wall around the world.
【小题2】长城被重建很多次。
【小题3】There are many stories about the Great Wall.
【小题4】长城不仅是城墙。
【小题5】如今，长城是一个必看的景点。
【解析】（1）汉译英题。时态是一般现在时，它是It is，世界上around the world，最长的城墙the longest wall。故填It is the longest wall around the world.
（2）英译汉题。It它（长城），was rebuilt被重建，many times很多次。故填：长城被重建很多次。
（3）汉译英题。有there be，很多关于长城的故事many stories about the Great Wall，时态是一般现在时，主语是复数，be动词用are。故填There are many stories about the Great Wall.
（4）英译汉题。The Great Wall长城，is not不，just仅仅，a wall是城墙。故填：长城不仅是城墙。
（5）英译汉题。Today如今，the Great Wall长城，is是，a must-see一个必看的景点。故填：如今，长城是一个必看的景点。
本文是一篇说明文，介绍长城的相关内容。
在通读全文的基础上，根据全文大意，展开逻辑思维，瞻前顾后，正确翻译句子。
30.【答案】Amazing Hunan Hunan is a lovable and livable place.Let me tell you something about Hunan.
First，there are lots of places of interest，such as Zhangjiajie.Zhangjiajie is picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful，where you can appreciate the beauty of nature. 【高分句型一】（景点）Second，the high-speed train is convenient and user-friendly，so you can go to Hunan by high-speed train. （交通）Third，Hunan cuisine consists of many kinds of delicious food that you can not miss anyway.If you like noodles，you must try the tasty and mouth-watering rice noodles in Hunan. 【高分句型二】（美食）What's more，the people in Hunan are helpful and warm-hearted.You will feel at home here.
Welcome to Hunan.
【解析】【高分句型一】
Zhangjiajie is picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful，where you can appreciate the beauty of nature.张家界风景如画，美得令人叹为观止，在那里你可以欣赏到大自然的美。where引导的定语从句。
【高分句型二】
If you like noodles，you must try the tasty and mouth-watering rice noodles in Hunan.如果你喜欢面条，你一定要尝尝湖南美味可口、令人垂涎欲滴的米粉。if引导的条件状语从句。
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