第二部分 阅读

第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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Top Four Tech-Destinations

For tech-travellers， a trip to a Greek beach or some foreign locations is not enough， they are most likely to feel at home in a tech-friendly environment. And where best to explore than cities at the front of technology？ Below are some of the four most advanced tech destinations you should visit：

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is home to many of the world’s largest high-tech corporations. One well-known tourist destination in Silicon Valley is Apple Park. The Visitor Center is the only part of it tourists are permitted to visit. The two-storey（两层的）structure has four main areas： an Apple Store featuring Apple-branded（苹果品牌的）goods not sold at regular Apple stores， a café， an exhibition space， and a roof platform looking down at the campus.

Zhongguancun， China

Zhongguancun， a technology center in Haidian District Beijing， is sometimes known as“China’s Silicon Valley”. Zhongguancun became known as“Electronics Avenue”from the early 1980s on， due to its information technology markets along a central， crowded street. In 1999， Zhongguancun became the “Zhongguancun Science & Technology Area”， with seven parks. In 2004， over 12，000 high-tech companies were operating in Zhongguancun’s seven parks.

Seoul， South Korea

Seoul， the capital and largest city of South Korea， has been described as the world’s“most wired city”. It is not only among the world leaders in Internet connectivity， but it also has the world’s highest fibre-optic（光纖的）broadband breakthrough and the highest global average Internet speeds.

Bangalore， India

Bangalore， officially known as Bengaluru， is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is widely regarded as the“Silicon Valley of India”（or“IT capital of India”）because of its role as the nation’s leading information technology（IT） exporter. Around 47% of the 265 biotechnology companies in India were located in Bangalore.

21. What can you do in Apple park？

A. Enjoy the campus view.

B. Buy goods on exhibition.

C. Drink coffee free of charge.

D. Visit any place in the park.

22. What does“Electronics Avenue”refer to？

A. A valley.   B. A street. C. A park.  D. A district.

23. What do Seoul and Bangalore have in common ？

A. Both are regarded as Silicon valleys.

B. Both are famous for its IT industry.

C. Both are capitals of their own countries.

D. Both are the largest cities in their countries.

B

Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky have praised the “heroic efforts”of everyday Australians who have rescued trapped flood victims in Queensland and northern New South Wales.

The flooding crisis is particularly close to the couple’s hearts as they live in flood-affected Byron Bay with their three kids. “Northern Rivers and beyond had been hit by the worst floods in history.”the famous star wrote on Instagram on Wednesday night alongside photos of flooded streets.“Lots of love to everyone who has been affected and a big shout out to all who had a boat or jet ski（水上摩托艇）and launched straight into rescue missions without hesitation. True heroes.”

On Wednesday morning， Elsa thanked emergency workers and volunteers who risked their lives to save others trapped by severe floodwaters.

“People have spent hours waiting on rooftops to be rescued，”Elsa wrote on Instagram.“Thanks to all those who are able to help save people and animals trapped by the floodwaters， you are the real heroes. So amazing to watch how everyone pulls together in a disaster and helps the community.”She added：“Our hearts go out to those affected by the floods. Stay safe.”

Many Australian celebrities have taken to their own social media accounts in recent days to spread awareness and raise money for victims of the floods， which so far has claimed the lives of eight people.

Comedian Celeste Barber revealed that her husband Api Robin and his friend explored on jets skis to rescue trapped people from the northern rivers.

TV personality Deborah Hutton shared her thoughts for those impacted by the horror floods， writing：“My heart goes out to all those affected by this unusual weather pattern and the record floods.”

Meanwhile， Bondi Vet（兽医）star Dr Chris Brown encouraged Aussies to keep an eye out for displaced and injured wildlife.“Try to remember that just because they live their lives outdoors doesn’t mean they’re equipped to handle extreme weather events like these. Most are poor swimmers and their fur and feathers quickly become waterlogged（浸滿水的），”he shared.

24. What does the underlined phrase“shout out to”in paragraph 2 mean？

A. Praise for.                           B. Appeal to.

C. Hand to.                              D. Awareness of.

25. How did many famous people in Australia do to help the victims？

A. By encouraging others to save wildlife.

B. By sharing their thought for the scared.

C. By collecting money and calling for concern.

D. By risking their life to rescue people from floods.

26. What is the main idea of the last paragraph？

A. The wild animals also need people’s help.

B. Most of the wildlife have thick fur and feathers.

C. Wildlife can deal with the extreme weather events.

D. Aussies can adopt displaced and injured wildlife.

27. Which of the following best describes the rescuers？

A. Warm-hearted and careful.   B. Numerous and thankful.

C. Effective and calm.             D. Fearless and Devoted.

C

Lisa Hywood remembers the first time she ever set eyes on a pangolin（穿山甲）. It was in 1994， and she had just founded the Tikki Hywood Trust， a wildlife conservation shelter in Zimbabwe. One morning， someone dropped off a strange-looking， injured creature that had been taken from an illegal trader. She recalls. “And I looked at this animal and I thought it’s like no other mammal（哺乳動物） that I’ve ever encountered.”

Since then， many pangolins have been brought to Hywood’s shelter doorstep.“The shy creature is the mammal traded illegally most in the world”， says Jeff Flocken， a regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Almost a million pangolins were traded illegally in the past 10 years. All eight species of this animal， which are found over large parts of Africa and Asia， are facing extinction， according to Jonathan Baillie， a pangolin specialist at the International Union for Conservation of Nature in London.“As the number of Asian species declines”， Baillie says， “there is an increasing demand for African pangolins”.

The fast speed with which the pangolin is being traded illegally is now pushing governments and conservationists to make efforts to get the message out that it has to be saved.“That’s not easy when many people haven’t heard of the pangolin”， says Rosemarie Gnam of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The agency is stepping up coverage of pangolins on its website， to include interactive maps and pages for children to discover the mammal. There’s also an effort to list all eight species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act， and another to make it illegal to trade the pangolin under CITES， the multilateral（多边的）treaty to protect these endangered animals.

For Hywood， the effort to save the pangolin is vital. In the two decades since that first scared and injured pangolin was dropped off in a bag， she has created a shelter to protect pangolins.（314）

28. What was Lisa’s first impression of the pangolin？

A. Familiar.       B. Adorable.       C. Strange.       D. Cute.

29. What can we know about pangolins from paragraph 2？

A. Pangolins are taken away from the shelter.

B. Pangolins have been well protected in Africa.

C. Pangolins are the animals traded illegally most.

D. Pangolins in Africa and Asia are endangered.

30. To save the pangolin， what should the governments and the agencies do first？

A. To trade the pangolin under the CITES.

B. To increase the public awareness of pangolin.

C. To increase the number of Asian pangolins.

D. To take more injured pangolins to the shelter.

31. What is the best title for the text？

A. Home for the Threatened Wildlife

B. Desire for Stopping the Illegal Trade

C. Protection of the Endangered Pangolin

D. Trade of the Strange-looking Animal

D

Studies， including 2 million adults worldwide， show that eating two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables daily is likely the ideal amount for a longer life. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables help reduce risk for many chronic（慢性的）diseases that are leading causes of death， including cardiovascular diseases（心腦血管疾病）and cancers.

Yet， only about one in ten adults eat enough fruits or vegetables， according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“While the American Heart Association recommends five servings of fruits and vegetables daily， consumers seldom pay attention to what defines ideal intake of fruits and vegetables like the recommended amount，”said lead study author Dr. Wang， a professor at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Wang and his teammates analyzed data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study， two studies including more than 100，000 adults followed for up to 30 years. Both datasets included detailed dietary information repeatedly collected every two years. For this analysis， researchers also pooled data on fruit and vegetable intake and death from 26 studies， including about 2 million participants from 29 countries globally. Analysis of all studies revealed： Intake of about five servings of fruits and vegetables daily was associated with the lowest risk of death， and two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables a day was associated with the greatest longevity.

Dr. Wang said this study identifies an ideal intake level of fruits and vegetables and supports the evidence-based public health message of“5-a-day”， meaning people should ideally consume five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.“This amount likely offers the most benefit in terms of preventing major chronic diseases and is a relatively achievable intake for the general public，”he said.“Not all foods considered to be fruits or vegetables offer the same benefits. For example， starchy（含有淀粉的）vegetables， such as corn， fruit juices and potatoes are not associated with reduced risk of death from specific chronic diseases. However， green leafy fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C such as berries and carrots， show benefits.”

32. How can people live a longer life？

A. By eating healthier foods and doing more exercises.

B. By eating five servings of fruits and vegetables.

C. By eating 2 servings of vegetables and 3 servings of fruits.

D. By eating foods which can reduce risk for chronic diseases.

33. What can be inferred about most Americans from the second paragraph？

A. They don’t eat healthy food.

B. They don’t know an ideal diet.

C. They don’t eat as suggested.

D. They don’t eat fruits and vegetables.

34. Why are the figures mentioned in paragraph 3？

A. To present a vivid article to readers.

B. To help the researchers analyze data.

C. To tell people to eat more fruits and vegetables.

D. To make the finding more persuasive.

35. Which food is the most beneficial to prevent diseases according to Dr. Wang？

A. Leafy carrots.        B. Fruit juice.

C. Starchy potato.    D. Tasty corn.

第二節（共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。

At the beginning of every year， we promise ourselves that we’ll kick the habit of procrastination（putting things off）. We make lists， buy journals， try new apps， but no matter what， we often wind up falling into the same cycle of delay and avoidance day after day. Research shows that people tend to favor short-term mood over long-term goals and that they’re more likely to put off tasks that don’t have quick rewards.      36

First， identify small goals. Set a goal to work on something for a short， fixed amount of time—say， 10 minutes. To make your goals more organized and structured， try to make a list of six things to work on the following day at the end of each workday， putting the most important the first.      37      Finish off those things and only those things the next day.

Next， if you’re trying to figure out the best way to deal with tasks， use natural patterns to your advantage.      38      If you are not energetic at midday， take that time to organize and create your list for the next day. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Research shows self-pity can help you handle procrastination-related stress. Remember every success is just that： a success！ If you’re procrastinating wellness and rest， plan ahead！      39      This way you can work toward your time away and feel secure that all your goals at work are met.

40      One treatment approach， called cognitive（认知的） behavioral treatment， can help improve the skills by focusing on current barriers and solutions to those problems.

A. List them out in order of true importance.

B. To fight procrastination， here’s what you can do.

C. To finish tasks timely， quick rewards need to be offered.

D. Finally， when dealing with procrastination， treat it seriously.

E. If you’re a morning person， do important tasks in the morning.

F. Finally， if you can’t manage procrastination alone， consult a doctor.

G. Block out vacations in advance and put systems in place with co-workers.

第三部分 語言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最选项

A handwritten letter a 20-year-old job seeker penned to his “future employer”has reached millions. The note makes a simple request：“take a      41      on me.”

Ryan Lowry is autistic（自闭症的）– communication is     42     for him. But Lowry had his eye on his      43      pursuits， so he decided to post a letter in which he expressed his wish to     44     a job in the animation （动画片）industry.

After several rounds of revisions， he wrote the final draft    45   on a sheet of lined paper， and    46     it on LinkedIn on Feb. 27.

About three weeks later， the letter had been      47      more than 7 million times. Thousands of comments      48     . People said they were drawn to the bravery of the author and the clarity of his      49     ：

“Dear Future Employer： I have autism， but am good with technology and a really quick      50    . I am interested in a job in animation. I      51     that you will have to take a chance on me， but I promise if you      52     and teach me， you’ll be      53      you did.”

Ryan Lowry has started one-on-one sessions with a local animator at a nonprofit named A Place To Be. With the support of the organization， he wrote a song to show his      54      for the outpouring of love：

Thank you for reading， so I can keep dreaming，

Thank you for      55      me for who I am.

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。

For Norwegians， global warming is      56    （person）. The temperature is rising twice as quickly in the Arctic circle     57     it is across the rest of the planet. And in the Svalbard Archipelago， an island of Norway， the average temperature     58   （increase） by five degrees over the past 50 years.

Norway’s      59   （respond）to the threat has been contradictory. On the one hand， it has invested      60     （heavy）in renewable energy. For example， for every？褷100，000      61      （generate）by the Norwegian economy， ？褷81 is spent on clean-energy research， more than in any other country. On the other hand， Norway      62     （consider）as one of the planet’s largest exporters of oil and gas， the dirty engine of its economy. Its oil fields bring a large income      63      has built a wealth fund worth about ？褷200，000 for every citizen. The fund owns nearly 1.4 percent of global shares，      64      （include）bonus， in a number of fossil （化石） fuel companies.

From a technical point of view， this is not Norway’s problem. Because the profit it sells the oil and gas to overseas goes into the climate budget of the countries that burn them. And in April it made its first investment in a renewable energy firm，      65      wind farm in the Netherlands.

第四部分 寫作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

假设你是李华，美国志愿者Jack在你三年的高中生活中给了你很大的帮助，现在他要回国了，请你写一封信向他表示感谢并祝福他。

注意：1. 词数80左右;

2. 文章开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Jack，

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours，                                                                                Li Hua

第二节（满分 25 分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

“Watch out！You nearly broad sided that car！”My father shouted angrily at me.“Can’t you do anything right？”Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me. I wasn’t prepared for another battle.” I saw the car.“Dad. Please don’t shout at me when I’m driving.”My voice was measured， sounding far calmer than I really felt. Dad glared（怒视）at me， and then turned away and settled back.

At home I left Dad in front of the television and went outside to collect my thoughts. Dark， heavy clouds hung in the air with a promise of rain. The sound of distant thunder seemed to echo（附和）my anxiety. What could I do about him？

Dad had been a lumberjack（伐木工）in Washington and Oregon. He had enjoyed being outdoors and had enjoyed in testing his strength against the forces of nature. He had entered backbreaking lumberjack competitions and the shelves in his house were filled with prizes that proved his powers.

The years marched on and on. The first time he couldn’t lift a heavy log， he joked about it; but later that same day I saw him outside alone， trying his best to lift it. He became easily annoyed whenever anyone joked about his advancing age， or when he couldn’t do something he had done as a younger man.Four days after his sixty-seventh birthday， he had a heart attack. An ambulance sped him to the hospital. At the hospital， Dad was rushed into an operating room. He was lucky; he survived... But something inside Dad died. His enthusiasm for life was gone. He refused to follow doctor’s orders. Suggestions and offers of help were turned aside. The number of visitors thinned， and finally stopped altogether. Dad was left alone.

My husband， Dick， and I asked Dad to come to live with us on our small farm. We hoped the fresh air and simple atmosphere would help him adjust.

注意：1. 續写词数为150左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Within a week after he moved in， I regretted the invitation._____________________________________________________

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I drove home with the dog from the animal shelter. _____________________________________________________

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参考答案

第二部分 阅读

第一节

21-23 ABB   24-27 ACAD   28-31 CDBC   32-35 BCDA

第二节

36-40  BAEGF

第三部分 语言运用

第一节

41-45 ACBAD     46-50 CBBAC     51-55 DCBAD

第二节

56. personal 57. as 58. has increased 59. response     60. heavily 61. generated 62. is considered 63. that/which

64. including 65. a

第四部分 写作

第一节 参考范文

Dear Jack，

Knowing that you’re going back to the US， I’m writing to express my gratitude.

In the past three years， you have provided me with much valuable help. Not only did you help me with my English but also you taught me how to play basketball. Had it not been for your help， I wouldn’t have made such great progress in English， nor would I have been able to keep so fit as well as having such a positive attitude towards life.

Many thanks for what you have done for me. Wish you a happy journey home. （96 words）

Yours，

Li Hua

第二节 参考范文

Within a week after he moved in， I regretted the invitation. He criticized everything I did. I became impatient and moody. Something had to be done. I sat down with the phone book and called each of the mental health clinics listed. Just when I was giving up hope， one of them suggested that we adopt a dog. I drove to the animal shelter. One skinny old dog， whose eyes were calm and clear， caught and held my attention.

I drove home with the dog from the animal shelter. But as I presented the dog to Dad， he just turned back toward the house. Anger rose inside me.“You’d better get used to him， Dad. He’s staying！’At those words Dad’s eyes narrowed. We stood glaring at each other when suddenly the dog struggled toward my Dad， sitting in front of him. Patiently it waited. Sympathy finally replaced the anger in Dad’s eyes while he was on his knees hugging the animal. It was the beginning of a warm friendship. Gradually Dad’s bitterness weakened and his peace of mind restored.

（命題人：曾慕春 王海清 庾艳芬 蓝利霞 熊 芸 蔡映雪 谢小园 姜秀云 张明辉）

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