还剩16页未读，
继续阅读
所属成套资源：2020届全国高考提分高考冲刺卷
成套系列资料，整套一键下载
2020届全国高考提分高考冲刺卷（六）英语（解析版）
展开
2020届全国高考提分高考冲刺卷（六）英语（解析版）
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．When can the woman take a vacation?
A．At the end of August.
B．At the end of June.
C．This week.
2．What is the woman trying to do?
A．Hold a party for the man.
B．Comfort the man.
C．Apologize to the man.
3．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．The man’s hobby.
B．A holiday plan.
C．Their childhood.
4．What is the man’s opinion on British food?
A．Unhealthy.
B．Tasteless.
C．Excellent.
5．When does the conversation take place?
A．In the morning.
B．In the afternoon.
C．In the evening.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the woman want to go abroad?
A．To go to university.
B．To take a trip.
C．To get work experience.
7．What does the man think of going abroad?
A．Expensive.
B．Unworthy.
C．Timewasting.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What concerns the woman?
A．She doesn’t have enough money.
B．She wants a package to arrive on time.
C．She can’t spare time to go to a birthday party.
9．How much will the woman pay?
A．$6. B．$12. C．$24.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What are the speakers doing?
A．Doing a survey.
B．Having an interview.
C．Sharing work experience.
11．What does the woman care most about?
A．The duty.
B．The working hours.
C．The chance of promotion.
12．What can we learn about the working hours?
A．They’re long.
B．They’re regular.
C．They’re flexible.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Where does the man live?
A．In a city.
B．In the Highland of Scotland.
C．In the Lake District.
14．What do we know about modern mountain running races?
A．They are independent events.
B．They take place at fairs or during festivals.
C．They haven’t got any support from the government.
15．What does the man say about the Dragon’s Back Race?
A．It covers a distance of 200 kilometers.
B．It only allows certain people to do the run.
C．It is not as challenging as some other courses.
16．What does the man suggest beginners do?
A．Try to enter races.
B．Begin with easy runs.
C．Learn about the race grading system.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What was the speaker most satisfied with in the forest?
A．The meals.
B．The living place.
C．The weather.
18．What did the speaker enjoy doing?
A．Guiding tourists.
B．Clearing the path in the forest.
C．Collecting information for a map.
19．What sound made the speaker surprised in the morning?
A．The birds’ singing.
B．The rabbits’ running around.
C．The wind’s blowing through the grass.
20．What does one need to prepare for the trip?
A．A tent.
B．Special boots.
C．The flight fare.
答案 1.A 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.B
9．C 10.B 11.C 12.C 13.A 14.A 15.B 16.B
17．A 18.C 19.B 20.C
听力材料
Text 1
W：You said you’re going to take a vacation at the end of June.
M：Yes.I’m planning to go to Hawaii for a week.
W：Well，I can’t have a break until the end of August.
Text 2
W：Alvin，are you coming to the party with us?
M：I wish I could，but something unexpected has come up.
W：No wonder you look so concerned.I hope it’s nothing serious.
Text 3
W：Did you like photography when you were a child?
M：Yes.I have been interested in it since the age of nine.For me，a holiday is always about exploration—about finding beauty and the unknown and taking photos of them.
Text 4
W：British food seems to have such a bad reputation.I often hear foreigners say that British food is tasteless and boring.
M：Not at all.Our tradition of slow cooking roast is second to none.And it’s also very healthy.
Text 5
W：Hey! You overslept again.
M：Is it morning already? I stayed up really late trying to get a paper written yesterday evening.It’s due this afternoon.
Text 6
M：What are you going to do after you leave school?
W：I plan to go to university but first I want to take a year off to get some work experience abroad.
M：Great! A trip abroad can help you learn more about the world and introduce you to new people and experiences.But it will cost a fortune to go abroad.
W：So at the moment I’m working at a local supermarket and I’m going to save all my money.Then I’d like to travel to somewhere like Australia if I can afford it.
Text 7
W：I’d like to send this package to my uncle in Sydney.How much will it cost to send it there?
M：Well，if you ship it by standard delivery，it takes six days and it will cost $12.
W：Well，is there another way? My uncle’s birthday is just in five days.I’d like him to receive it by then.The cost doesn’t matter.
M：We have an express overseas delivery.It costs twice more than the standard，but we guarantee delivery in two days.
W：OK.Then ship it by express overseas delivery.
Text 8
M：Do you have any questions for me?
W：Yes.I’ve applied for the post of sales assistant here，but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company.
M：Yes，we’re growing all the time and if you are prepared to move，there are jobs at other branches.
W：Great.And in the job description，can you tell me something about your working hours?
M：Sure.Because we open our bookshops in the evenings as well as during the day，we ask staff when they prefer to work.Look at this timetable.It says here...We have a member whose name is Julia...she works three hours in the morning and then two hours in the evening.
Text 9
W：Do a lot of people do mountain running?
M：Yes.The runs take place in the countryside—the areas like the Lake District and the Highland of Scotland are very popular.But this doesn’t stop people from the city taking part.For example，I drive to my club from my city apartment.
W：Can you tell me the history of mountain running?
M：Well，there are records of people doing this going back nearly a thousand years.It was always connected with country fairs and festivals.Over time it became official and nowadays a run is operated usually on its own.
W：Hmm.What are the tougher courses like?
M：There’s a race called the Dragon’s Back，which takes place over five days and over a distance of 200 miles.But before you sign up for it，I should point out that only people with lots of experience are allowed to enter.
W：How can you get started in the sport?
M：Well，you start with something easy and work your way up to more challenging runs.If you want to enter races，you’ll find they’re graded in terms of distance and height.But just as people who do road running won’t necessarily run a marathon，you don’t have to enter mountain running races.
Text 10
I’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand.So，when I saw an advertisement asking for people to work in a forest near Auckland，I applied.I was accepted and flew out to New Zealand in January.Eventually，there’s going to be a really big tourist center where we were in the forest.I thought I’d be staying in a wooden cottage，but in fact I was staying in a tent，which I shared with four other boys.It was summer，so I was a bit disappointed that the weather was rather wet and windy.The only thing I liked was the professional cook who made us great food.That’s important when you’re working outside all day.
Our main job was creating a path in the forest.They’ll need it when the tourist center opens to groups.I enjoyed getting the information to make a map of the forest area.That was a good experience for me.I’ll always remember how quiet the forest was early in the morning.The birds were singing as you expected but I couldn’t believe I could actually hear the rabbits.They ran around in the long grass early in the morning.
If you like the nature，and you want a taste of life outside a city，try this trip.You have to find the money for your own flight，but everything else，including special boots，is provided.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Montreal，Quebec is a great vacation destination with a number of annual and ongoing activities and events in the area.Find a variety of area activities and attractions，lodging options and complete vacation packages conveniently online!
Winter in Montreal：Ice Skating
The skating experience starts with a guide who will bring your group to a rink(溜冰场) that is best for learning.You can rent skates，and you will be taught how to skate comfortably whether you are a beginner or an expert.The skating experience lasts 3 hours and an extra hour when you are allowed to take pictures and truly enjoy the rink experience.
Montreal Tower Observatory
This 4hour tour will take guests to the tallest inclined tower in the world，complete with an added tour of the botanical garden.You’ll notice that the city is actually quite beautiful especially from such a tall building.If you are bringing children along they will get a kick out of how unique the structure of the building is in the skyline of this big city.The trip to the top takes only approximately 2 minutes.
Flavors of Old Montreal Walking Tour
This is a 1.5hour food walking tour.You’ll basically explore all of old Montréal and you will see a place that has a rich culture and rich history.You will see what it was like in the olden days.You will see the life of the first and only French province in Canada.You will eat delicious foods like cheese，macaroons，and even more.
Montreal HalfDay Bike Tour
Montreal halfday bike tour is family friendly which lasts almost 3 hours.This ride is acceptable for any skill level and any age.There are three routes to choose from including the city tour，the Vista architecture tour and the city of contrast tour.Each course will have a tour guide who will introduce the sightseeing during the trip.
语篇解读 本文是一篇旅游广告。魁北克蒙特利尔市是一个很好的旅游目的地。本文主要是介绍了四个极好的活动和景点。
21．How long does it probably take a tourist to experience the skating?
A．2 hours. B．3 hours. C．4 hours. D．5 hours.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The skating experience lasts 3 hours and an extra hour when you are allowed to take pictures and truly enjoy the rink experience.”可知，滑冰持续3个小时，如果你被允许拍照而且着实很享受滑冰的体验，那么还有额外的1小时，因此可知总共有四个小时的时间。故选C。
22．What can you do on the tour of Montreal Tower Observatory?
A．Take the fast trip to the top of the tower.
B．See some precious plants from a bird view.
C．Enjoy the beauty of the city in the botanical garden.
D．Teach the unique structure of the building to your children.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The trip to the top takes only approximately 2 minutes.”可知，抵达塔顶只需要2分钟的时间，故游客可以很快到达塔顶。故选A。
23．Which tour will you choose if you want to spend a weekend with your parents?
A．Winter in Montreal：Ice Skating.
B．Montreal Tower Observatory.
C．Flavors of Old Montreal Walking Tour.
D．Montreal HalfDay Bike Tour.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。本题的题干是问如果你想和父母一起共度一个周末，那么你应该选择哪一个旅游项目？根据最后一段中的“Montreal halfday bike tour is family friendly which lasts almost 3 hours.This ride is acceptable for any skill level and any age.”可知，蒙特利尔自行车半日游适合家庭出行，并且适合于各个年龄段。故选D。
B
I live a different life in every season.Life in the summertime is often full of pests.Like most Long Island homeowners，I want to ensure my suburban life with pestfree living.So it was with wideeyed surprise that I greeted the smiling exterminator(灭虫者) who rang my bell.
“We’ll be serving your neighbors，Mike and Sarah (I’m not familiar with either one by name)，” he waved in the other direction.“Since we’ll have a team here tomorrow，we’re offering a discount.”He came out with numbers beginning from $299 then in seconds to $89.
“You’ve probably been seeing the ant hills around.”He moved toward my front walkway and lawn.“And have you seen the bees that dig nests in the ground？”He continued with his head shaking up and down pushing me to do the same.
“What we do is spray three feet out from your foundation and three feet up.”As he was talking，and without breaking eye contact，he opened his iPad cover and began operating at the screen to show me frightening images.“It also kills other pests，like spiders.It is the best pesticide(杀虫剂)，” he said，pausing for effect.
He then went into soft talk to close the deal，correctly foreseeing that I would be concerned about safety and the environmental impact on my vegetable garden，plants and our little patch of planet here on Long Island.“The products are environmentally responsible，safe with children and pets，” he said.
I’m unkind when it comes to unwanted visitors entering on my outofdoors moments.Any insect found in my house or on my deck is bound to be poisoned or pancaked.
Unfortunately for the exterminator，just as I was considering buying the pesticide，Billy，my fearless husband，pulled into our driveway，which made me ask for a business card out of politeness instead.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。记叙了作者一次在家遇到有人上门推销杀虫剂，并差一点购买了杀虫剂的故事。
24．How did the author feel at the sight of the exterminator?
A．Surprised. B．Disappointed.
C．Puzzled. D．Frightened.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。由第一段最后一句“So it was with wideeyed surprise that I greeted the smiling exterminator(灭虫者) who rang my bell.”可知，作者看到灭虫者很吃惊，故选A。
25．What did the exterminator offer the author if she accepted his service?
A．A free pesticide. B．A group rate.
C．An iPad for free. D．A discount.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。由第二段中的“...he waved in the other direction.‘Since we’ll have a team here tomorrow，we’re offering a discount.’”可知，如果作者接受服务，灭虫者会打折，故选D。
26．Why was the author worried about the pesticide?
A．It might cause frightening images.
B．It might harm her family and surroundings.
C．It might be too expensive for her to afford.
D．It might have no effect on unwanted visitors.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。由第五段第一句可知，灭虫者正确地预见到作者将会担心她的菜园、植物和她们在长岛的一小块土地的安全以及环境影响。故作者担心杀虫剂会对家人和环境有害，故选B。
27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．Billy saw his neighbors cheated by the exterminator.
B．The author is sure to phone the salesman later.
C．Billy made up his mind to purchase the pesticide.
D．The author had planned to buy the pesticide before Billy appeared.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。由最后一段可推知作者的丈夫出现前，她正准备要买杀虫剂，故选D。
C
A study showed that the experiences children have in their first few years are important.These experiences affect the development of the brain.When children receive more attention，they often have higher IQs.Babies receive information when they see，hear and feel things，which makes connections between different parts of the brain.There are a hundred trillion(万亿) connections in the brain of a threeyearold child.
Researcher Judit Gervain tested how good newborns are at distinguishing different sound patterns.Her researchers produced images of the brains of babies as they heard different sound patterns.For example，one order was mubaba.This is the pattern “ABB”．Another order was mubage.This is the pattern “ABC”．The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the “ABB” pattern.This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns.They also were sensitive to where it occurred in the order.
Gervain is excited by these findings because the order of sounds is the building block of words and grammar.“Position is key to language，”she says.“If something is at the beginning or at the end，it makes a big difference：‘John caught the bear.’ is very different from ‘The bear caught John.’”
Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions，audio books，the Internet，or smartphones—no matter how educational—doesn’t appear to be enough for children’s brain development.They carried out a study of ninemonthold American babies.They expected the first group who’d watched videos in Chinese to show the same kind of learning as the second group who were brought facetoface with the same sounds.Instead they found a huge difference.The babies in the second group were able to distinguish between similar Chinese sounds as well as native listeners.But the other babies—regardless of whether they had watched the video or listened to the audio—learned nothing.
语篇解读 本文属于科普文，介绍小孩最初几年的经历对大脑发育很重要，而媒介输入对孩子大脑发育效果不明显，最有效的是面对面语言输入。
28．What makes connections in a baby’s brain?
A．Having a higher IQ.
B．Experiencing new information.
C．The baby’s early age.
D．The connection with other babies.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Babies receive information when they see，hear and feel things，which makes connections between different parts of the brain.”可知，婴儿接收到不同信息，可以让大脑不同部分形成连接，故选B。
29．What did Judit Gervain and her team find in the experiment?
A．Babies identify different sound patterns.
B．Word order is relevant to meaning.
C．Babies can well understand different words.
D．A certain brain region processes language.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the ‘ABB’ pattern.This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns.”可知，实验表明婴儿可以识别不同的声音模式，故选A。
30．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?
A．Grammar is important in learning languages.
B．Different orders have different meanings.
C．Different languages have different grammar.
D．Words have different sounds.
答案 B
解析 句意理解题。根据第三段画线句后面的举例可知，有些东西放在句首和句尾，会有很大的不同，比如“约翰抓住了熊”和“熊抓住了约翰”，意思是不一样的，也就是说位置对于语言来说很重要，顺序不同，意思不同，故选B。
31．What is the main conclusion from the study led by Patricia Kuhl?
A．Babies shouldn’t watch a lot of television.
B．Listening to different languages develops babies’ brain.
C．Foreign languages help babies’ brain develop.
D．Social communication improves babies’ brain development.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions，audio books，the Internet，or smartphones—no matter how educational—doesn’t appear to be enough for children’s brain development.”可知，通过电视、网络等媒介的语言教学，对于婴儿大脑发展是不够的，并且后面的实验表明，面对面的语言输入才有效，故选D。
D
Bitcoin，an opensource project created in 2009，is the world’s first distributed and anonymous digital currency.As virtual money，Bitcoin can be converted into physical currency of most countries.It can also be used to purchase some objects of online games.Therefore，Bitcoin has been revolutionary since its introduction.
Bitcoin is potentially revolutionary for several reasons.Firstly，artificial currency inflation(通货膨胀) is impossible.In most countries，a central bank controls the money supply，and during the economic crisis，it may decide to inject more money into an economy.A central bank does this essentially by printing more money.More cash in the system，however，means that the cash you already hold will be worth less.By contrast，because Bitcoin has no central authority，no one can decide to increase the money supply.The rate of new Bitcoins introduced to the system is based on a public algorithm and therefore perfectly predictable.
More revolutionary perhaps is that because no intermediaries are needed for Bitcoin transactions，governments will have no intermediaries to regulate.And Bitcoin’s anonymity makes it difficult for governments to go after end users directly.
In his new book，Kingpin，Kevin Poulsen describes how hackers and fraudsters relied on egold for their dealing.While centrally run，the egold company didn’t require identification to open an account making the currency somewhat anonymous.Until the FBI and Secret Service raided(突袭) egold’s Florida offices，the company began to cooperate with investigators.Dealing information handed over by egold to several arrests，and eventually the egold currency was itself shut down after executives were charged with money laundering.
Consider the same situation with Bitcoin.Because Bitcoin is an opensource project，and because the database exists only in the distributed peertopeer network created by its users，there is no Bitcoin company to raid，subpoena(传唤) or shut down.Even if the Bitcoin.org sites were taken offline and the Sourceforge project removed，the currency would be unaffected.Like BitTorrent，taking down any of the individual computers that make up the peertopeer system would have little effect on the rest of the network.And because the currency is truly anonymous，there are no identities to track.
32．Why the supply of Bitcoin can not be increased by anyone?
A．Because it is physical currency.
B．Because it is not issued by any central bank.
C．Because it can not determine the worth of the cash.
D．Because it can be used in many aspects in modern life.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“By contrast，because Bitcoin has no central authority，no one can decide to increase the money supply.”可知，由于比特币不依靠特定机构发行，不受中央银行控制，所以任何人不能决定此货币的供应量，故选B。
33．What does the underlined word in Para.4 mean?
A．Rare. B．Circulating.
C．Expensive. D．Nameless.
答案 D
解析 词义猜测题。根据前半句“While centrally run，the egold company didn’t require identification to open an account”可知，开账户不需要身份证明，结果就导致货币“匿名”，故选 D。
34．The author mentions the example of egold in order to .
A．prove that Bitcoin won’t have the same fate
B．inform us how the egold currency was closed down
C．explain why the company started to team up with investigators
D．describe how hackers and fraudsters banked on egold for their transactions
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者在前一段提及电子黄金的例子主要用于和比特币进行比 较，以此证明比特币不会面临同样的结局，故选 A。
35．According to the passage，the future of Bitcoin may be .
A．worrying B．unstable
C．promising D．unaffected
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。由于比特币的匿名性和无法被政府干预，以及在今天生活中的广泛应用，所以比特币的前景可能是光明的，故选 C。
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying “Laughter is the best medicine.” 36 Laughter helps relieve pain，strengthen the immune system and reduce stress.Laughter stimulates(激发) hormones which make us feel happy.Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.
37 Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety. 38 These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.
Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result，more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world.At a laughter session，a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter. 39 And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions(心理抑制)．They might even start off with fake laughter，but this doesn’t matter because our bodies can’t tell the difference，and the results are the same.Moreover，laughter is contagious(传染的)． 40
So next time you feel ill，stressed out or depressed，try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life.You will soon feel better.
A．If one person starts giggling，it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.
B．Laughter helps you focus.
C．This finding has led to socalled clown doctors.
D．In fact，research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.
E．Laughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.
F．Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.
G．Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了笑对健康有很多益处以及笑声疗法越来越受到人们的欢迎。
36．答案 D
解析 由空后的内容可知，笑声有助于减轻疼痛，增强免疫系统和减轻压力。笑声刺激荷尔蒙，使我们感到快乐。笑也会增加血液在全身的流动，并且有类似于通过锻炼获得的益处。所以设空处要总说笑声有诸多的益处，然后再进行具体的分说。故D选项“事实上，科学家的研究表明笑对健康有很大的益处”符合语境。
37．答案 G
解析 空后句提到在主要的医疗程序之前，接触滑稽电影和动画片的儿童能够更好地应对疼痛和焦虑。故G选项“在儿童医院使用笑声疗法已经被证明是具有极大价值的”符合语境。
38．答案 C
解析 空后句提到了被派往医院和病房来使孩子们快乐和分散患病儿童的注意力的专业小丑。故C选项“这一发现产生了所谓的小丑医生的职业”符合语境。
39．答案 F
解析 空前句提到在笑的过程中，一名训练有素的治疗师指导小组进行一系列旨在产生笑声的练习。空后句提到需要一些时间来摆脱他们的心理抑制。由此可知F选项“有些人一开始可能会觉得这个想法很尴尬”符合语境。
40．答案 A
解析 由空前句可知，笑声是会传染的。故A选项“如果一个人开始咯咯地笑，其他人就不可避免地也开始咯咯地笑起来”符合语境。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Years ago，we celebrated our oldest son’s first birthday by holding a super party.I spent months 41 ，cutting out handmade banners(横幅) and making all kinds of decorations.I kept 42 my husband’s work as he built a cardboard city background.And I would lose 43 of my emotions when it didn’t progress exactly as I 44 .
I didn’t know exactly why I stuck to 45 a party like that，but I felt this unspoken 46 .It was a feeling that my 47 as a mom and my love for my son were tied to how 48 this party was.Actually my son was turning one year old，and he had no idea what was going on. 49 ，this clearly meant nothing to him.
I tried to 50 other people and maybe even prove something to myself，only to find it made me 51 .On his birthday，I put on a ton of makeup(化妆品) to 52 my stress and smiled to our 53 even though I nearly broke down.It was the 54 party because of the memories attached to it! I ruined a 55 memory for me as a mother and decided to make a 56 .
Last weekend，we celebrated my another son Hudson’s sixth birthday.He asked a Ninjago theme，so a week before the party，I searched Amazon (a shopping website) and 57 a banner and some basic party materials as he 58 .On that day，we ordered a big meal and used disposable(一次性的) plates to avoid hours of cleaning up.The party was 59 but perfect.As Hudson went to bed that night，he told me it was his best birthday ever.
Parents’ 60 for kids does not lie in the complexity of celebrating kids’ birthday.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者为孩子举办派对的过程以及感受。作者最终意识到，父母对孩子的爱并不在于庆祝孩子生日派对的复杂性。形式不重要，重要的是爱无处不在。
41．A.researching B．preparing
C．thinking D．studying
答案 B
解析 research调查；prepare准备；think想；study学习。由前文可知，作者要举办一个超级派对来庆祝大儿子的一岁生日，所以一定是要花费时间来准备的。故B选项切题。
42．A.ignoring B．doubting
C．finding D．checking
答案 D
解析 ignore忽略；doubt怀疑；find发现；check检查。作者很重视这次派对，所以对各项工作就非常上心，对丈夫的工作也不例外，一直在监督，指导着丈夫的工作。故D选项切题。
43．A.control B．count
C．sight D．track
答案 A
解析 control控制；count计数；sight视力；track轨道。句意为：事情没有像我预期的那样发展时，我经常会大发雷霆。lose control of失去对……的控制，符合语境。故A选项切题。
44．A.learned B．explained
C．expected D．promised
答案 C
解析 learn学习；explain解释；expect期望；promise承诺。参见上题解析。
45．A.damaging B．arranging
C．attending D．leaving
答案 B
解析 damage破坏；arrange安排；attend参加；leave离开。由前文“by holding a super party”可知，hold与arrange为相近词。故B选项切题。
46．A.fears B．concern
C．questions D．pressure
答案 D
解析 fear害怕；concern关心；question问题；pressure压力。由下文“I put on a ton of makeup(化妆品) to my stress”可知，此处表示“我感受到了一种莫名的压力”。故D选项切题。
47．A.dream B．job
C．identity D．post
答案 C
解析 dream梦想；job工作；identity身份；post岗位。母亲既是一种称呼，也是一种身份。故C选项切题。
48．A.personal B．difficult
C．familiar D．brilliant
答案 D
解析 personal个人的；difficult困难的；familiar熟悉的；brilliant极好的。作者之所以花费了几个月来准备这么大的派对，就是希望能让派对精彩，作者认为这才能展示出母亲对儿子的爱。故D选项切题。
49．A.However B．Therefore
C．Anyhow D．Besides
答案 B
解析 however然而；therefore因此；anyhow无论如何；besides此外。句意为：因此，这显然对他毫无意义。therefore表示前后两句为承接关系。故B选项切题。
50．A.persuade B．remind
C．inspire D．impress
答案 D
解析 persuade说服；remind提醒；inspire激励；impress使印象深刻。句意为：我尽力给别人留下深刻印象，甚至向自己证明一些事情，结果却发现这让我感到很疲倦。故D选项切题。
51．A.delighted B．annoyed
C．tired D．astonished
答案 C
解析 delighted高兴的；annoyed生气的；tired累的；astonished惊讶的。句意见上题解析。故C选项切题。
52．A.create B．cover
C．express D．experience
答案 B
解析 create创造；cover遮盖，覆盖；express表达；experience经历。句意为：在他生日那天，我涂抹了很多的化妆品来掩饰内心的压力，尽管我几乎要崩溃了，但我还是对我们的客人保持微笑。故B选项切题。
53．A.neighbors B．relatives
C．colleagues D．guests
答案 D
解析 neighbor邻居；relative亲戚；colleague同事；guest客人。派对来的都是客人，所以guests符合语意。故D选项切题。
54．A.worst B．newest
C．best D．biggest
答案 A
解析 worst最坏的；newest最新的；best最好的；biggest最大的。由上文的“pressure，tired，break down”可知，作者认为这是记忆中最糟糕的生日派对。故A选项切题。
55．A.clear B．bitter
C．precious D．accurate
答案 C
解析 clear清晰的；bitter苦的；precious珍贵的；accurate正确的。句意为：我毁了作为一个母亲珍贵的记忆，并决定做出改变。时光一去不复返，所以作者觉得这段记忆很珍贵。故C选项切题。
56．A.mess B．deal
C．joke D．change
答案 D
解析 mess混乱；deal交易；joke笑话；change改变。由下文可知，作者在庆祝另一个儿子的生日派对时，庆祝的形式与风格与这个完全不同，所以作者做出了改变。故D选项切题。
57．A.designed B．purchased
C．made D．wanted
答案 B
解析 design设计；purchase购买；make制作；want想要。作者搜索了亚马逊，所以一定是在网上买东西了。故B选项切题。
58．A.taught B．did
C．demanded D．commanded
答案 C
解析 teach教；do做；demand要求；command命令。由上文“He asked a Ninjago theme”可知，他要求了一个忍者主题，所以买的材料也是按照孩子的要求购买的。故C选项切题。
59．A.splendid B．complicated
C．plain D．boring
答案 C
解析 splendid壮观的；complicated复杂的；plain简单的；boring令人厌烦的。由上文可知，派对准备过程简单，饮食简单。所以派对总体来说很简单。故C选项切题。
60．A.affection B．praise
C．sympathy D．advice
答案 A
解析 affection喜爱；praise赞扬；sympathy同情；advice建议。句意为：父母对孩子的爱并不在于庆祝孩子生日的复杂性。故A选项切题。
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
From red lanterns to red envelopes，did you ever wonder 61. the color red is so popular in China，especially during the Chinese New Year? It is said that it all began with Nian，a wild beast 62. would frighten villagers on the New Year,63. (eat) crops，livestock(家畜)，and even children.But villagers learned that this animal 64. a lion head was afraid of three things：fire，noise，and the color red.Nian was defeated，and from then on，the color red was considered 65. (bring) good luck and good fortune to all.
“Usually red lanterns are hung outside the doors to ward off(避开) bad luck，” suggests Karen Katz，author of 66. picture book My First Chinese New Year.“Also red cutout papers 67. (use) as decorations to hang on the walls.If you live near a Chinese neighborhood，you should be able to purchase these 68. (item)，but if not，go online and order them.You can also make your own cutouts.”
Still，the most popular way to celebrate the Chinese New Year 69. (be)to hand out red envelopes filled with money.However，like toys under the Christmas tree，some traditions are meant for children，and Chinese red envelopes are given to 70. (they) to ward off evil spirits.
61．答案 why
解析 考查宾语从句。此处为宾语从句，从句中缺少原因状语，故填why。
62．答案 that/which
解析 考查定语从句。此处为定语从句，先行词为a wild beast，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，故填that/which。
63．答案 eating
解析 考查非谓语动词。a wild beast与eat之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，表示主动，用现在分词作状语，故填eating。
64．答案 with
解析 考查介词。with表示“具有”，故填with。
65．答案 to bring
解析 考查非谓语动词。be considered to do表示“被认为……”，故填to bring。
66．答案 the
解析 考查冠词。此处特指My First Chinese New Year这本书，故填the。
67．答案 are used
解析 考查动词的时态和语态。red cutout papers与use之间是被动关系，且为一般情况，应该用一般现在时的被动语态，故填are used。
68．答案 items
解析 考查名词的数。these修饰可数名词复数，故填items。
69．答案 is
解析 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。主语是the most popular way，为第三人称单数，且为一般现在时，故填is。
70．答案 them
解析 考查代词。作介词to的宾语用宾格，故填them。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I am writing to offer my sincere congratulation.You won the first prize in the Chinese Chess Network Challenge.As your friend，I just want you to know how gladly I am at your success.
In last few years，you had shown great interest in Chinese chess.You keep on practicing them every day.Not only have you read much books about Chinese chess strategies，but also you have competed on all kinds of Chinese chess contests.Finally，you succeeded in win the online competition!
I was so very happy that I couldn’t go to sleep last night.I’m eager to play Chinese chess with you at the community club，which we’ll enjoy ourselves.
答案
I am writing to offer my sincere .You won the first prize in the Chinese Chess Network Challenge.As your friend，I just want you to know how I am at your success.
In last few years，you shown great interest in Chinese chess.You keep on practicing every day.Not only have you read books about Chinese chess strategies，but also you have competed all kinds of Chinese chess contests.Finally，you succeeded in the online competition!
I was so very happy that I couldn’t go to sleep last night.I’m eager to play Chinese chess with you at the community club， we’ll enjoy ourselves.
第一处：考查名词的数。congratulation为可数名词，此处“祝贺”为复数概念，故需要复数形式congratulations。
第二处：考查形容词。how引导的宾语从句为感叹句，此处需用形容词作表语，故gladly改为glad。
第三处：考查冠词。表示“过去的几年”短语为in the last few years，last前需要添加冠词the。
第四处：考查动词的时态。上文的时间状语the last few years通常与现在完成时连用，故将had改为have。
第五处：考查人称代词。此处指练习上文提到的“中国象棋”，为单数概念，故应用第三人称单数it。
第六处：考查形容词。book为可数名词，故用many修饰。
第七处：考查介词。短语compete in“参加……比赛”后跟介词in，故on改为in。
第八处：考查非谓语动词。短语succeed in doing sth.“成功做某事”介词后跟v.ing形式。故将win改为winning。
第九处：考查副词。固定句型so...that...表示“如此……以至于”，故删除very。
第十处：考查定语从句连接词。本句为定语从句修饰先行词community club，且先行词在从句中作地点状语，故需要关系副词where。
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华，你从某网站上得知湖南省博物馆正在招募暑假英语讲解员，请你根据以下提示，给博物馆负责外国游客接待的Mr Jason写一封英文自荐信。内容包括：
1．表达意愿；
2．自荐理由；
3．恳请获准。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：讲解员 interpreter
Dear Mr Jason，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Mr Jason，
I’m Li Hua，a high school student.I am writing to apply for the position you advertised on the website.
First of all，having studied English for about 10 years，I have a good command of English.With fluent oral English，I’m convinced that I have no difficulty in communicating with foreign guests.Furthermore，since I grow up here，I’m familiar with the history and traditions of Hunan Province and I have a strong affection for them.More importantly，considered as a kind，confident and outgoing boy/girl，I can make friends with different people in no time.I am sure foreign visitors will be satisfied with my thoughtful and excellent service.
I would deeply appreciate it if you could give me the precious chance to serve as an interpreter.Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．When can the woman take a vacation?
A．At the end of August.
B．At the end of June.
C．This week.
2．What is the woman trying to do?
A．Hold a party for the man.
B．Comfort the man.
C．Apologize to the man.
3．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．The man’s hobby.
B．A holiday plan.
C．Their childhood.
4．What is the man’s opinion on British food?
A．Unhealthy.
B．Tasteless.
C．Excellent.
5．When does the conversation take place?
A．In the morning.
B．In the afternoon.
C．In the evening.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the woman want to go abroad?
A．To go to university.
B．To take a trip.
C．To get work experience.
7．What does the man think of going abroad?
A．Expensive.
B．Unworthy.
C．Timewasting.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What concerns the woman?
A．She doesn’t have enough money.
B．She wants a package to arrive on time.
C．She can’t spare time to go to a birthday party.
9．How much will the woman pay?
A．$6. B．$12. C．$24.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What are the speakers doing?
A．Doing a survey.
B．Having an interview.
C．Sharing work experience.
11．What does the woman care most about?
A．The duty.
B．The working hours.
C．The chance of promotion.
12．What can we learn about the working hours?
A．They’re long.
B．They’re regular.
C．They’re flexible.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Where does the man live?
A．In a city.
B．In the Highland of Scotland.
C．In the Lake District.
14．What do we know about modern mountain running races?
A．They are independent events.
B．They take place at fairs or during festivals.
C．They haven’t got any support from the government.
15．What does the man say about the Dragon’s Back Race?
A．It covers a distance of 200 kilometers.
B．It only allows certain people to do the run.
C．It is not as challenging as some other courses.
16．What does the man suggest beginners do?
A．Try to enter races.
B．Begin with easy runs.
C．Learn about the race grading system.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What was the speaker most satisfied with in the forest?
A．The meals.
B．The living place.
C．The weather.
18．What did the speaker enjoy doing?
A．Guiding tourists.
B．Clearing the path in the forest.
C．Collecting information for a map.
19．What sound made the speaker surprised in the morning?
A．The birds’ singing.
B．The rabbits’ running around.
C．The wind’s blowing through the grass.
20．What does one need to prepare for the trip?
A．A tent.
B．Special boots.
C．The flight fare.
答案 1.A 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.B
9．C 10.B 11.C 12.C 13.A 14.A 15.B 16.B
17．A 18.C 19.B 20.C
听力材料
Text 1
W：You said you’re going to take a vacation at the end of June.
M：Yes.I’m planning to go to Hawaii for a week.
W：Well，I can’t have a break until the end of August.
Text 2
W：Alvin，are you coming to the party with us?
M：I wish I could，but something unexpected has come up.
W：No wonder you look so concerned.I hope it’s nothing serious.
Text 3
W：Did you like photography when you were a child?
M：Yes.I have been interested in it since the age of nine.For me，a holiday is always about exploration—about finding beauty and the unknown and taking photos of them.
Text 4
W：British food seems to have such a bad reputation.I often hear foreigners say that British food is tasteless and boring.
M：Not at all.Our tradition of slow cooking roast is second to none.And it’s also very healthy.
Text 5
W：Hey! You overslept again.
M：Is it morning already? I stayed up really late trying to get a paper written yesterday evening.It’s due this afternoon.
Text 6
M：What are you going to do after you leave school?
W：I plan to go to university but first I want to take a year off to get some work experience abroad.
M：Great! A trip abroad can help you learn more about the world and introduce you to new people and experiences.But it will cost a fortune to go abroad.
W：So at the moment I’m working at a local supermarket and I’m going to save all my money.Then I’d like to travel to somewhere like Australia if I can afford it.
Text 7
W：I’d like to send this package to my uncle in Sydney.How much will it cost to send it there?
M：Well，if you ship it by standard delivery，it takes six days and it will cost $12.
W：Well，is there another way? My uncle’s birthday is just in five days.I’d like him to receive it by then.The cost doesn’t matter.
M：We have an express overseas delivery.It costs twice more than the standard，but we guarantee delivery in two days.
W：OK.Then ship it by express overseas delivery.
Text 8
M：Do you have any questions for me?
W：Yes.I’ve applied for the post of sales assistant here，but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company.
M：Yes，we’re growing all the time and if you are prepared to move，there are jobs at other branches.
W：Great.And in the job description，can you tell me something about your working hours?
M：Sure.Because we open our bookshops in the evenings as well as during the day，we ask staff when they prefer to work.Look at this timetable.It says here...We have a member whose name is Julia...she works three hours in the morning and then two hours in the evening.
Text 9
W：Do a lot of people do mountain running?
M：Yes.The runs take place in the countryside—the areas like the Lake District and the Highland of Scotland are very popular.But this doesn’t stop people from the city taking part.For example，I drive to my club from my city apartment.
W：Can you tell me the history of mountain running?
M：Well，there are records of people doing this going back nearly a thousand years.It was always connected with country fairs and festivals.Over time it became official and nowadays a run is operated usually on its own.
W：Hmm.What are the tougher courses like?
M：There’s a race called the Dragon’s Back，which takes place over five days and over a distance of 200 miles.But before you sign up for it，I should point out that only people with lots of experience are allowed to enter.
W：How can you get started in the sport?
M：Well，you start with something easy and work your way up to more challenging runs.If you want to enter races，you’ll find they’re graded in terms of distance and height.But just as people who do road running won’t necessarily run a marathon，you don’t have to enter mountain running races.
Text 10
I’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand.So，when I saw an advertisement asking for people to work in a forest near Auckland，I applied.I was accepted and flew out to New Zealand in January.Eventually，there’s going to be a really big tourist center where we were in the forest.I thought I’d be staying in a wooden cottage，but in fact I was staying in a tent，which I shared with four other boys.It was summer，so I was a bit disappointed that the weather was rather wet and windy.The only thing I liked was the professional cook who made us great food.That’s important when you’re working outside all day.
Our main job was creating a path in the forest.They’ll need it when the tourist center opens to groups.I enjoyed getting the information to make a map of the forest area.That was a good experience for me.I’ll always remember how quiet the forest was early in the morning.The birds were singing as you expected but I couldn’t believe I could actually hear the rabbits.They ran around in the long grass early in the morning.
If you like the nature，and you want a taste of life outside a city，try this trip.You have to find the money for your own flight，but everything else，including special boots，is provided.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Montreal，Quebec is a great vacation destination with a number of annual and ongoing activities and events in the area.Find a variety of area activities and attractions，lodging options and complete vacation packages conveniently online!
Winter in Montreal：Ice Skating
The skating experience starts with a guide who will bring your group to a rink(溜冰场) that is best for learning.You can rent skates，and you will be taught how to skate comfortably whether you are a beginner or an expert.The skating experience lasts 3 hours and an extra hour when you are allowed to take pictures and truly enjoy the rink experience.
Montreal Tower Observatory
This 4hour tour will take guests to the tallest inclined tower in the world，complete with an added tour of the botanical garden.You’ll notice that the city is actually quite beautiful especially from such a tall building.If you are bringing children along they will get a kick out of how unique the structure of the building is in the skyline of this big city.The trip to the top takes only approximately 2 minutes.
Flavors of Old Montreal Walking Tour
This is a 1.5hour food walking tour.You’ll basically explore all of old Montréal and you will see a place that has a rich culture and rich history.You will see what it was like in the olden days.You will see the life of the first and only French province in Canada.You will eat delicious foods like cheese，macaroons，and even more.
Montreal HalfDay Bike Tour
Montreal halfday bike tour is family friendly which lasts almost 3 hours.This ride is acceptable for any skill level and any age.There are three routes to choose from including the city tour，the Vista architecture tour and the city of contrast tour.Each course will have a tour guide who will introduce the sightseeing during the trip.
语篇解读 本文是一篇旅游广告。魁北克蒙特利尔市是一个很好的旅游目的地。本文主要是介绍了四个极好的活动和景点。
21．How long does it probably take a tourist to experience the skating?
A．2 hours. B．3 hours. C．4 hours. D．5 hours.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The skating experience lasts 3 hours and an extra hour when you are allowed to take pictures and truly enjoy the rink experience.”可知，滑冰持续3个小时，如果你被允许拍照而且着实很享受滑冰的体验，那么还有额外的1小时，因此可知总共有四个小时的时间。故选C。
22．What can you do on the tour of Montreal Tower Observatory?
A．Take the fast trip to the top of the tower.
B．See some precious plants from a bird view.
C．Enjoy the beauty of the city in the botanical garden.
D．Teach the unique structure of the building to your children.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The trip to the top takes only approximately 2 minutes.”可知，抵达塔顶只需要2分钟的时间，故游客可以很快到达塔顶。故选A。
23．Which tour will you choose if you want to spend a weekend with your parents?
A．Winter in Montreal：Ice Skating.
B．Montreal Tower Observatory.
C．Flavors of Old Montreal Walking Tour.
D．Montreal HalfDay Bike Tour.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。本题的题干是问如果你想和父母一起共度一个周末，那么你应该选择哪一个旅游项目？根据最后一段中的“Montreal halfday bike tour is family friendly which lasts almost 3 hours.This ride is acceptable for any skill level and any age.”可知，蒙特利尔自行车半日游适合家庭出行，并且适合于各个年龄段。故选D。
B
I live a different life in every season.Life in the summertime is often full of pests.Like most Long Island homeowners，I want to ensure my suburban life with pestfree living.So it was with wideeyed surprise that I greeted the smiling exterminator(灭虫者) who rang my bell.
“We’ll be serving your neighbors，Mike and Sarah (I’m not familiar with either one by name)，” he waved in the other direction.“Since we’ll have a team here tomorrow，we’re offering a discount.”He came out with numbers beginning from $299 then in seconds to $89.
“You’ve probably been seeing the ant hills around.”He moved toward my front walkway and lawn.“And have you seen the bees that dig nests in the ground？”He continued with his head shaking up and down pushing me to do the same.
“What we do is spray three feet out from your foundation and three feet up.”As he was talking，and without breaking eye contact，he opened his iPad cover and began operating at the screen to show me frightening images.“It also kills other pests，like spiders.It is the best pesticide(杀虫剂)，” he said，pausing for effect.
He then went into soft talk to close the deal，correctly foreseeing that I would be concerned about safety and the environmental impact on my vegetable garden，plants and our little patch of planet here on Long Island.“The products are environmentally responsible，safe with children and pets，” he said.
I’m unkind when it comes to unwanted visitors entering on my outofdoors moments.Any insect found in my house or on my deck is bound to be poisoned or pancaked.
Unfortunately for the exterminator，just as I was considering buying the pesticide，Billy，my fearless husband，pulled into our driveway，which made me ask for a business card out of politeness instead.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。记叙了作者一次在家遇到有人上门推销杀虫剂，并差一点购买了杀虫剂的故事。
24．How did the author feel at the sight of the exterminator?
A．Surprised. B．Disappointed.
C．Puzzled. D．Frightened.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。由第一段最后一句“So it was with wideeyed surprise that I greeted the smiling exterminator(灭虫者) who rang my bell.”可知，作者看到灭虫者很吃惊，故选A。
25．What did the exterminator offer the author if she accepted his service?
A．A free pesticide. B．A group rate.
C．An iPad for free. D．A discount.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。由第二段中的“...he waved in the other direction.‘Since we’ll have a team here tomorrow，we’re offering a discount.’”可知，如果作者接受服务，灭虫者会打折，故选D。
26．Why was the author worried about the pesticide?
A．It might cause frightening images.
B．It might harm her family and surroundings.
C．It might be too expensive for her to afford.
D．It might have no effect on unwanted visitors.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。由第五段第一句可知，灭虫者正确地预见到作者将会担心她的菜园、植物和她们在长岛的一小块土地的安全以及环境影响。故作者担心杀虫剂会对家人和环境有害，故选B。
27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．Billy saw his neighbors cheated by the exterminator.
B．The author is sure to phone the salesman later.
C．Billy made up his mind to purchase the pesticide.
D．The author had planned to buy the pesticide before Billy appeared.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。由最后一段可推知作者的丈夫出现前，她正准备要买杀虫剂，故选D。
C
A study showed that the experiences children have in their first few years are important.These experiences affect the development of the brain.When children receive more attention，they often have higher IQs.Babies receive information when they see，hear and feel things，which makes connections between different parts of the brain.There are a hundred trillion(万亿) connections in the brain of a threeyearold child.
Researcher Judit Gervain tested how good newborns are at distinguishing different sound patterns.Her researchers produced images of the brains of babies as they heard different sound patterns.For example，one order was mubaba.This is the pattern “ABB”．Another order was mubage.This is the pattern “ABC”．The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the “ABB” pattern.This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns.They also were sensitive to where it occurred in the order.
Gervain is excited by these findings because the order of sounds is the building block of words and grammar.“Position is key to language，”she says.“If something is at the beginning or at the end，it makes a big difference：‘John caught the bear.’ is very different from ‘The bear caught John.’”
Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions，audio books，the Internet，or smartphones—no matter how educational—doesn’t appear to be enough for children’s brain development.They carried out a study of ninemonthold American babies.They expected the first group who’d watched videos in Chinese to show the same kind of learning as the second group who were brought facetoface with the same sounds.Instead they found a huge difference.The babies in the second group were able to distinguish between similar Chinese sounds as well as native listeners.But the other babies—regardless of whether they had watched the video or listened to the audio—learned nothing.
语篇解读 本文属于科普文，介绍小孩最初几年的经历对大脑发育很重要，而媒介输入对孩子大脑发育效果不明显，最有效的是面对面语言输入。
28．What makes connections in a baby’s brain?
A．Having a higher IQ.
B．Experiencing new information.
C．The baby’s early age.
D．The connection with other babies.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Babies receive information when they see，hear and feel things，which makes connections between different parts of the brain.”可知，婴儿接收到不同信息，可以让大脑不同部分形成连接，故选B。
29．What did Judit Gervain and her team find in the experiment?
A．Babies identify different sound patterns.
B．Word order is relevant to meaning.
C．Babies can well understand different words.
D．A certain brain region processes language.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the ‘ABB’ pattern.This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns.”可知，实验表明婴儿可以识别不同的声音模式，故选A。
30．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?
A．Grammar is important in learning languages.
B．Different orders have different meanings.
C．Different languages have different grammar.
D．Words have different sounds.
答案 B
解析 句意理解题。根据第三段画线句后面的举例可知，有些东西放在句首和句尾，会有很大的不同，比如“约翰抓住了熊”和“熊抓住了约翰”，意思是不一样的，也就是说位置对于语言来说很重要，顺序不同，意思不同，故选B。
31．What is the main conclusion from the study led by Patricia Kuhl?
A．Babies shouldn’t watch a lot of television.
B．Listening to different languages develops babies’ brain.
C．Foreign languages help babies’ brain develop.
D．Social communication improves babies’ brain development.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions，audio books，the Internet，or smartphones—no matter how educational—doesn’t appear to be enough for children’s brain development.”可知，通过电视、网络等媒介的语言教学，对于婴儿大脑发展是不够的，并且后面的实验表明，面对面的语言输入才有效，故选D。
D
Bitcoin，an opensource project created in 2009，is the world’s first distributed and anonymous digital currency.As virtual money，Bitcoin can be converted into physical currency of most countries.It can also be used to purchase some objects of online games.Therefore，Bitcoin has been revolutionary since its introduction.
Bitcoin is potentially revolutionary for several reasons.Firstly，artificial currency inflation(通货膨胀) is impossible.In most countries，a central bank controls the money supply，and during the economic crisis，it may decide to inject more money into an economy.A central bank does this essentially by printing more money.More cash in the system，however，means that the cash you already hold will be worth less.By contrast，because Bitcoin has no central authority，no one can decide to increase the money supply.The rate of new Bitcoins introduced to the system is based on a public algorithm and therefore perfectly predictable.
More revolutionary perhaps is that because no intermediaries are needed for Bitcoin transactions，governments will have no intermediaries to regulate.And Bitcoin’s anonymity makes it difficult for governments to go after end users directly.
In his new book，Kingpin，Kevin Poulsen describes how hackers and fraudsters relied on egold for their dealing.While centrally run，the egold company didn’t require identification to open an account making the currency somewhat anonymous.Until the FBI and Secret Service raided(突袭) egold’s Florida offices，the company began to cooperate with investigators.Dealing information handed over by egold to several arrests，and eventually the egold currency was itself shut down after executives were charged with money laundering.
Consider the same situation with Bitcoin.Because Bitcoin is an opensource project，and because the database exists only in the distributed peertopeer network created by its users，there is no Bitcoin company to raid，subpoena(传唤) or shut down.Even if the Bitcoin.org sites were taken offline and the Sourceforge project removed，the currency would be unaffected.Like BitTorrent，taking down any of the individual computers that make up the peertopeer system would have little effect on the rest of the network.And because the currency is truly anonymous，there are no identities to track.
32．Why the supply of Bitcoin can not be increased by anyone?
A．Because it is physical currency.
B．Because it is not issued by any central bank.
C．Because it can not determine the worth of the cash.
D．Because it can be used in many aspects in modern life.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“By contrast，because Bitcoin has no central authority，no one can decide to increase the money supply.”可知，由于比特币不依靠特定机构发行，不受中央银行控制，所以任何人不能决定此货币的供应量，故选B。
33．What does the underlined word in Para.4 mean?
A．Rare. B．Circulating.
C．Expensive. D．Nameless.
答案 D
解析 词义猜测题。根据前半句“While centrally run，the egold company didn’t require identification to open an account”可知，开账户不需要身份证明，结果就导致货币“匿名”，故选 D。
34．The author mentions the example of egold in order to .
A．prove that Bitcoin won’t have the same fate
B．inform us how the egold currency was closed down
C．explain why the company started to team up with investigators
D．describe how hackers and fraudsters banked on egold for their transactions
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者在前一段提及电子黄金的例子主要用于和比特币进行比 较，以此证明比特币不会面临同样的结局，故选 A。
35．According to the passage，the future of Bitcoin may be .
A．worrying B．unstable
C．promising D．unaffected
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。由于比特币的匿名性和无法被政府干预，以及在今天生活中的广泛应用，所以比特币的前景可能是光明的，故选 C。
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying “Laughter is the best medicine.” 36 Laughter helps relieve pain，strengthen the immune system and reduce stress.Laughter stimulates(激发) hormones which make us feel happy.Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.
37 Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety. 38 These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.
Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result，more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world.At a laughter session，a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter. 39 And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions(心理抑制)．They might even start off with fake laughter，but this doesn’t matter because our bodies can’t tell the difference，and the results are the same.Moreover，laughter is contagious(传染的)． 40
So next time you feel ill，stressed out or depressed，try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life.You will soon feel better.
A．If one person starts giggling，it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.
B．Laughter helps you focus.
C．This finding has led to socalled clown doctors.
D．In fact，research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.
E．Laughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.
F．Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.
G．Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了笑对健康有很多益处以及笑声疗法越来越受到人们的欢迎。
36．答案 D
解析 由空后的内容可知，笑声有助于减轻疼痛，增强免疫系统和减轻压力。笑声刺激荷尔蒙，使我们感到快乐。笑也会增加血液在全身的流动，并且有类似于通过锻炼获得的益处。所以设空处要总说笑声有诸多的益处，然后再进行具体的分说。故D选项“事实上，科学家的研究表明笑对健康有很大的益处”符合语境。
37．答案 G
解析 空后句提到在主要的医疗程序之前，接触滑稽电影和动画片的儿童能够更好地应对疼痛和焦虑。故G选项“在儿童医院使用笑声疗法已经被证明是具有极大价值的”符合语境。
38．答案 C
解析 空后句提到了被派往医院和病房来使孩子们快乐和分散患病儿童的注意力的专业小丑。故C选项“这一发现产生了所谓的小丑医生的职业”符合语境。
39．答案 F
解析 空前句提到在笑的过程中，一名训练有素的治疗师指导小组进行一系列旨在产生笑声的练习。空后句提到需要一些时间来摆脱他们的心理抑制。由此可知F选项“有些人一开始可能会觉得这个想法很尴尬”符合语境。
40．答案 A
解析 由空前句可知，笑声是会传染的。故A选项“如果一个人开始咯咯地笑，其他人就不可避免地也开始咯咯地笑起来”符合语境。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Years ago，we celebrated our oldest son’s first birthday by holding a super party.I spent months 41 ，cutting out handmade banners(横幅) and making all kinds of decorations.I kept 42 my husband’s work as he built a cardboard city background.And I would lose 43 of my emotions when it didn’t progress exactly as I 44 .
I didn’t know exactly why I stuck to 45 a party like that，but I felt this unspoken 46 .It was a feeling that my 47 as a mom and my love for my son were tied to how 48 this party was.Actually my son was turning one year old，and he had no idea what was going on. 49 ，this clearly meant nothing to him.
I tried to 50 other people and maybe even prove something to myself，only to find it made me 51 .On his birthday，I put on a ton of makeup(化妆品) to 52 my stress and smiled to our 53 even though I nearly broke down.It was the 54 party because of the memories attached to it! I ruined a 55 memory for me as a mother and decided to make a 56 .
Last weekend，we celebrated my another son Hudson’s sixth birthday.He asked a Ninjago theme，so a week before the party，I searched Amazon (a shopping website) and 57 a banner and some basic party materials as he 58 .On that day，we ordered a big meal and used disposable(一次性的) plates to avoid hours of cleaning up.The party was 59 but perfect.As Hudson went to bed that night，he told me it was his best birthday ever.
Parents’ 60 for kids does not lie in the complexity of celebrating kids’ birthday.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者为孩子举办派对的过程以及感受。作者最终意识到，父母对孩子的爱并不在于庆祝孩子生日派对的复杂性。形式不重要，重要的是爱无处不在。
41．A.researching B．preparing
C．thinking D．studying
答案 B
解析 research调查；prepare准备；think想；study学习。由前文可知，作者要举办一个超级派对来庆祝大儿子的一岁生日，所以一定是要花费时间来准备的。故B选项切题。
42．A.ignoring B．doubting
C．finding D．checking
答案 D
解析 ignore忽略；doubt怀疑；find发现；check检查。作者很重视这次派对，所以对各项工作就非常上心，对丈夫的工作也不例外，一直在监督，指导着丈夫的工作。故D选项切题。
43．A.control B．count
C．sight D．track
答案 A
解析 control控制；count计数；sight视力；track轨道。句意为：事情没有像我预期的那样发展时，我经常会大发雷霆。lose control of失去对……的控制，符合语境。故A选项切题。
44．A.learned B．explained
C．expected D．promised
答案 C
解析 learn学习；explain解释；expect期望；promise承诺。参见上题解析。
45．A.damaging B．arranging
C．attending D．leaving
答案 B
解析 damage破坏；arrange安排；attend参加；leave离开。由前文“by holding a super party”可知，hold与arrange为相近词。故B选项切题。
46．A.fears B．concern
C．questions D．pressure
答案 D
解析 fear害怕；concern关心；question问题；pressure压力。由下文“I put on a ton of makeup(化妆品) to my stress”可知，此处表示“我感受到了一种莫名的压力”。故D选项切题。
47．A.dream B．job
C．identity D．post
答案 C
解析 dream梦想；job工作；identity身份；post岗位。母亲既是一种称呼，也是一种身份。故C选项切题。
48．A.personal B．difficult
C．familiar D．brilliant
答案 D
解析 personal个人的；difficult困难的；familiar熟悉的；brilliant极好的。作者之所以花费了几个月来准备这么大的派对，就是希望能让派对精彩，作者认为这才能展示出母亲对儿子的爱。故D选项切题。
49．A.However B．Therefore
C．Anyhow D．Besides
答案 B
解析 however然而；therefore因此；anyhow无论如何；besides此外。句意为：因此，这显然对他毫无意义。therefore表示前后两句为承接关系。故B选项切题。
50．A.persuade B．remind
C．inspire D．impress
答案 D
解析 persuade说服；remind提醒；inspire激励；impress使印象深刻。句意为：我尽力给别人留下深刻印象，甚至向自己证明一些事情，结果却发现这让我感到很疲倦。故D选项切题。
51．A.delighted B．annoyed
C．tired D．astonished
答案 C
解析 delighted高兴的；annoyed生气的；tired累的；astonished惊讶的。句意见上题解析。故C选项切题。
52．A.create B．cover
C．express D．experience
答案 B
解析 create创造；cover遮盖，覆盖；express表达；experience经历。句意为：在他生日那天，我涂抹了很多的化妆品来掩饰内心的压力，尽管我几乎要崩溃了，但我还是对我们的客人保持微笑。故B选项切题。
53．A.neighbors B．relatives
C．colleagues D．guests
答案 D
解析 neighbor邻居；relative亲戚；colleague同事；guest客人。派对来的都是客人，所以guests符合语意。故D选项切题。
54．A.worst B．newest
C．best D．biggest
答案 A
解析 worst最坏的；newest最新的；best最好的；biggest最大的。由上文的“pressure，tired，break down”可知，作者认为这是记忆中最糟糕的生日派对。故A选项切题。
55．A.clear B．bitter
C．precious D．accurate
答案 C
解析 clear清晰的；bitter苦的；precious珍贵的；accurate正确的。句意为：我毁了作为一个母亲珍贵的记忆，并决定做出改变。时光一去不复返，所以作者觉得这段记忆很珍贵。故C选项切题。
56．A.mess B．deal
C．joke D．change
答案 D
解析 mess混乱；deal交易；joke笑话；change改变。由下文可知，作者在庆祝另一个儿子的生日派对时，庆祝的形式与风格与这个完全不同，所以作者做出了改变。故D选项切题。
57．A.designed B．purchased
C．made D．wanted
答案 B
解析 design设计；purchase购买；make制作；want想要。作者搜索了亚马逊，所以一定是在网上买东西了。故B选项切题。
58．A.taught B．did
C．demanded D．commanded
答案 C
解析 teach教；do做；demand要求；command命令。由上文“He asked a Ninjago theme”可知，他要求了一个忍者主题，所以买的材料也是按照孩子的要求购买的。故C选项切题。
59．A.splendid B．complicated
C．plain D．boring
答案 C
解析 splendid壮观的；complicated复杂的；plain简单的；boring令人厌烦的。由上文可知，派对准备过程简单，饮食简单。所以派对总体来说很简单。故C选项切题。
60．A.affection B．praise
C．sympathy D．advice
答案 A
解析 affection喜爱；praise赞扬；sympathy同情；advice建议。句意为：父母对孩子的爱并不在于庆祝孩子生日的复杂性。故A选项切题。
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
From red lanterns to red envelopes，did you ever wonder 61. the color red is so popular in China，especially during the Chinese New Year? It is said that it all began with Nian，a wild beast 62. would frighten villagers on the New Year,63. (eat) crops，livestock(家畜)，and even children.But villagers learned that this animal 64. a lion head was afraid of three things：fire，noise，and the color red.Nian was defeated，and from then on，the color red was considered 65. (bring) good luck and good fortune to all.
“Usually red lanterns are hung outside the doors to ward off(避开) bad luck，” suggests Karen Katz，author of 66. picture book My First Chinese New Year.“Also red cutout papers 67. (use) as decorations to hang on the walls.If you live near a Chinese neighborhood，you should be able to purchase these 68. (item)，but if not，go online and order them.You can also make your own cutouts.”
Still，the most popular way to celebrate the Chinese New Year 69. (be)to hand out red envelopes filled with money.However，like toys under the Christmas tree，some traditions are meant for children，and Chinese red envelopes are given to 70. (they) to ward off evil spirits.
61．答案 why
解析 考查宾语从句。此处为宾语从句，从句中缺少原因状语，故填why。
62．答案 that/which
解析 考查定语从句。此处为定语从句，先行词为a wild beast，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，故填that/which。
63．答案 eating
解析 考查非谓语动词。a wild beast与eat之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，表示主动，用现在分词作状语，故填eating。
64．答案 with
解析 考查介词。with表示“具有”，故填with。
65．答案 to bring
解析 考查非谓语动词。be considered to do表示“被认为……”，故填to bring。
66．答案 the
解析 考查冠词。此处特指My First Chinese New Year这本书，故填the。
67．答案 are used
解析 考查动词的时态和语态。red cutout papers与use之间是被动关系，且为一般情况，应该用一般现在时的被动语态，故填are used。
68．答案 items
解析 考查名词的数。these修饰可数名词复数，故填items。
69．答案 is
解析 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。主语是the most popular way，为第三人称单数，且为一般现在时，故填is。
70．答案 them
解析 考查代词。作介词to的宾语用宾格，故填them。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I am writing to offer my sincere congratulation.You won the first prize in the Chinese Chess Network Challenge.As your friend，I just want you to know how gladly I am at your success.
In last few years，you had shown great interest in Chinese chess.You keep on practicing them every day.Not only have you read much books about Chinese chess strategies，but also you have competed on all kinds of Chinese chess contests.Finally，you succeeded in win the online competition!
I was so very happy that I couldn’t go to sleep last night.I’m eager to play Chinese chess with you at the community club，which we’ll enjoy ourselves.
答案
I am writing to offer my sincere .You won the first prize in the Chinese Chess Network Challenge.As your friend，I just want you to know how I am at your success.
In last few years，you shown great interest in Chinese chess.You keep on practicing every day.Not only have you read books about Chinese chess strategies，but also you have competed all kinds of Chinese chess contests.Finally，you succeeded in the online competition!
I was so very happy that I couldn’t go to sleep last night.I’m eager to play Chinese chess with you at the community club， we’ll enjoy ourselves.
第一处：考查名词的数。congratulation为可数名词，此处“祝贺”为复数概念，故需要复数形式congratulations。
第二处：考查形容词。how引导的宾语从句为感叹句，此处需用形容词作表语，故gladly改为glad。
第三处：考查冠词。表示“过去的几年”短语为in the last few years，last前需要添加冠词the。
第四处：考查动词的时态。上文的时间状语the last few years通常与现在完成时连用，故将had改为have。
第五处：考查人称代词。此处指练习上文提到的“中国象棋”，为单数概念，故应用第三人称单数it。
第六处：考查形容词。book为可数名词，故用many修饰。
第七处：考查介词。短语compete in“参加……比赛”后跟介词in，故on改为in。
第八处：考查非谓语动词。短语succeed in doing sth.“成功做某事”介词后跟v.ing形式。故将win改为winning。
第九处：考查副词。固定句型so...that...表示“如此……以至于”，故删除very。
第十处：考查定语从句连接词。本句为定语从句修饰先行词community club，且先行词在从句中作地点状语，故需要关系副词where。
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华，你从某网站上得知湖南省博物馆正在招募暑假英语讲解员，请你根据以下提示，给博物馆负责外国游客接待的Mr Jason写一封英文自荐信。内容包括：
1．表达意愿；
2．自荐理由；
3．恳请获准。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：讲解员 interpreter
Dear Mr Jason，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Mr Jason，
I’m Li Hua，a high school student.I am writing to apply for the position you advertised on the website.
First of all，having studied English for about 10 years，I have a good command of English.With fluent oral English，I’m convinced that I have no difficulty in communicating with foreign guests.Furthermore，since I grow up here，I’m familiar with the history and traditions of Hunan Province and I have a strong affection for them.More importantly，considered as a kind，confident and outgoing boy/girl，I can make friends with different people in no time.I am sure foreign visitors will be satisfied with my thoughtful and excellent service.
I would deeply appreciate it if you could give me the precious chance to serve as an interpreter.Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
相关资料
更多
