广东省普通高中2025届毕业班调研考试英语试题（解析版）

高级中学名校试卷PAGEPAGE1广东省普通高中2025届毕业班调研考试英语试题第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B，C，D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AYinggeDanceisatraditionalfolkdancethathasgainedsignificantpopularityinrecenttimes.Itisadynamicandenergeticperformancethatshowcasestherichculturalheritageofaparticularregion.YinggeDanceisespeciallypopularinareaslikeGuangdongProvinceinChina.Itisoftenperformedduringfestivals,celebrations,andimportantculturalevents.Forexample,itisastapleduringtheSpringFestivalandothertraditionalholidays,addingtothefestiveatmosphereandbringingjoytothecommunity.Thedanceischaracterizedbyitspowerfulmovements,vibrantcostumes,andrhythmicmusic.Thedancers,usuallyingroups,showcasetheircoordinationandskillsthroughvariouschoreographedstepsandformations.Ifyouwanttoenjoythiswonderfuldanceperformance,hereissomeusefulinformationforyou.TheYinggeDanceshowwillbeheldattheCulturalSquareinthecitycenter.Theshowstartsat7:00p.m.everySaturdayandlastsforapproximatelytwohours.Theticketpriceforadultsis$20,whileforstudentsandseniors(over65),itis$15.Childrenunder5canenterforfree.Afterwatchingtheperformance,manypeoplehavesharedtheiramazingexperiences.Theywereimpressedbythecolorfulcostumes,powerfulrhythms,andtheunityandpassionofthedancers.1.WhereisYinggeDanceespeciallypopular?A.InGuangdongProvinceandsomeotherpartsofChina.B.OnlyinGuangdongProvince.C.InallprovincesofChina.D.InsomeEuropeancountries.2.WhenisYinggeDanceoftenperformed?A.OnlyduringtheSpringFestival.B.Duringallfestivalsandcelebrations.C.Duringfestivals,celebrations,andimportantculturalevents.D.Neverduringimportantculturalevents.3.Ifafamilyoftwoadults,astudent,andachildaged4goestowatchtheshow,howmuchshouldtheypay?A.$50. B.$55. C.$60. D.$65.〖答案〗1.A2.C3.B【语篇解读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍英歌舞并号召大家去观看表演。【1题详析】细节理解题。由文章第二段“YinggeDanceisespeciallypopularinareaslikeGuangdongProvinceinChina.(英歌舞在中国广东省等地尤其受欢迎。)”可知，英歌舞在广东省和中国其他一些地区特别流行。故选A项。【2题详析】细节理解题。由文章第二段“Itisoftenperformedduringfestivals,celebrations,andimportantculturalevents.(它经常在节日、庆典和重要文化活动中表演。)”可知，英歌舞经常在节日、庆典和重要文化活动中表演。故选C项。【3题详析】细节理解题。由文章第六段“Theticketpriceforadultsis$20,whileforstudentsandseniors(over65),itis$15.Childrenunder5canenterforfree.(成人票价为20美元，而学生和65岁以上的老年人票价为15美元。5岁以下的儿童可以免费入场。)”可知，一个由两名成年人、一名学生和一名4岁儿童组成的家庭应支付20*2+15=55。故选B项。BOnesunnyafternooninthepark,Iwitnessedaremarkablescene.Anelderlygentlemanwasstandingbythesideofapath,lookingconfusedandlost.Justatthatmoment,akind-heartedyounggirlapproachedhim.Sheaskedhimgentlywhatwaswrongandlistenedpatientlyashestruggledtoexplain.Withouthesitation,thegirltookhishandandslowlyguidedhimalongthepath,chattingwithhimtoeasehisanxiety.Theywalkedtogetheruntiltheyreachedtheplacetheoldmanwassupposedtobe.Theoldmansmiledwiththankfulnessandrelief.Afterhelpingtheoldman,thegirldidn’tjustleave.Shespentsomemoretimewithhim,sharingsomeinterestingstoriesandmakinghimlaugh.Theoldman’seyessparkledwithjoy,anditwasclearthatthisinteractionhadbrightenedhisday.Thegirl’skindnessseemedtohaveaneffect,asotherpeopleintheparkalsonoticedandwereinspiredbyheractions.Icontinuedtoobserveasthegirlthendecidedtostaywiththeoldmanforawhilelonger.Theysatonabenchtogether,andthegirlbegantotellhimaboutherownlife,herdreams,andheradventures.Theoldmanlistenedattentively,noddingandsmilingfromtimetotime.Itwasabeautifulsighttobehold,thisunlikelypairsharingsuchagenuineandheartwarmingconnection.Thisencountermademereflectontheimportanceofkindnessinoursociety.Inaworldthatcanoftenseemcoldandhurried,actslikethegirl’sarelikethetoweroflight,showingusthewaytoamoreempathetic(同情的)andcaringexistence.Italsomademethinkabouthowweallhavethepotentialtomakeadifferenceinsomeoneelse’slife,nomatterhowsmalltheactmaybe.Now,wheneverIrecallthisscene,itwarmsmyheartandremindsmetobemorewillingtoofferahelpinghand,tospreadkindnesswhereverIgo,andtobelieveinthegoodnessthatlieswithineachofus.4.Whatdidthegirldofortheoldman?A.Shegavehimawarmandcomfortinghugtomakehimfeelbetter.B.Shetookhishandandguidedhimalongthepathtohelphimfindtheplacehewassupposedtobe.C.Sheaskedtotakeaphotowithhimtocapturethemoment.D.Shewenttoanearbystoreandboughthimarefreshingdrink.5.Howdidtheoldmanfeelintheend?A.Hefeltextremelygratefulandhadabigsmileonhisfacebecausehewashappy.B.Hewasstillhungryandsadasnoonereallycaredabouthisneeds.C.Hefeltfearfulandangrybecausethegirlwastoopushy.D.Hefeltcoldandtiredasthewalkwastoolong.6.Whatcanweinferabouttheauthor’sattitude?A.Doubtful. B.Disapproving. C.Negative D.Admiring.7.Whereisthispassagemostlikelyfrom?A.Adetailedandinformativetravelguidefilledwithplacestovisit.B.Acomplexandeducationalsciencetextbookwithvarioustheories.C.Apersonalblogwheretheauthorsharespersonalexperiencesandthoughts.D.Atrendyandfashionablemagazinefeaturingthelateststylesandtrends.〖答案〗4.B5.A6.D7.C【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在公园里目睹的一位善良的年轻女孩帮助一位迷路的老人的感人场景，并由此反思善良的重要性。【4题详析】细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Withouthesitation,thegirltookhishandandslowlyguidedhimalongthepath,chattingwithhimtoeasehisanxiety.Theywalkedtogetheruntiltheyreachedtheplacetheoldmanwassupposedtobe.(女孩毫不犹豫地牵着他的手，慢慢地沿着小路引导他，一边和他聊天以缓解他的焦虑。他们一起走，直到到达老人应该去的地方。)”可知，女孩牵着老人的手，沿着小路引导他，帮助他找到他应该去的地方。故选B。【5题详析】细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Theoldmansmiledwiththankfulnessandrelief.(老人感激地笑了，松了一口气。)”和第三段中的“Theoldman’seyessparkledwithjoy,anditwasclearthatthisinteractionhadbrightenedhisday.(老人的眼睛闪烁着喜悦，很明显，这次互动让他的一天变得明亮。)”可知，老人感到非常感激，脸上带着大大的笑容，因为他很开心。故选A。【6题详析】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Now,wheneverIrecallthisscene,itwarmsmyheartandremindsmetobemorewillingtoofferahelpinghand,tospreadkindnesswhereverIgo,andtobelieveinthegoodnessthatlieswithineachofus.(现在，每当我回想起这一幕，我的心就会感到温暖，并提醒我要更愿意伸出援手，在我去的每个地方传播善意，并相信我们每个人内心都有善良。)”可知，作者对女孩的行为是赞赏的。故选D。【7题详析】推理判断题。根据文章内容，尤其是最后一段“Now,wheneverIrecallthisscene,itwarmsmyheartandremindsmetobemorewillingtoofferahelpinghand,tospreadkindnesswhereverIgo,andtobelieveinthegoodnessthatlieswithineachofus.(现在，每当我回想起这一幕，我的心就会感到温暖，并提醒我要更愿意伸出援手，在我去的每个地方传播善意，并相信我们每个人内心都有善良。)”可知，这篇文章最有可能来自一个个人博客，作者在博客中分享个人经历和想法。故选C。CChina’steacultureisanancientandprofound(意义深远的)culturalheritagethathasbeenpasseddownanddevelopedforthousandsofyears.ItweavesancomplicatedandfascinatingpatternwithinChinesesociety.TeagrowinginChinaisanartforminitself.Thetea-growingareas,withtheirspecialclimatesandlands,produceteasofexceptionalquality.FromthemistymountainsofFujiantothegreenlandscapesofYunnan,differentareasofferarichvarietyofteatypes.Theprocessofmakingteaiscarefulanddetailed.Itinvolvesexactmeasurementsofwatertemperature,therightamountoftealeaves,andacertainsteepingtimetogetthefullestflavorandsmell.ThiscarefordetailsshowstheChinesepeople’ssearchforexcellenceinallpartsoflife.Teaisnotmerelyabeverage;itisathingthathelpssocialrelations.Itbringspeopletogether,whetherinfamilyget-togethers,friendlymeetings,orbusinesstalks.Theactofsharingacupofteaisasignofkindnessandconnection.Andthemanytea-housesalloverthecountryofferplacesforpeopletorelax,talk,andenjoythepeacethatteagives.Moreover,teaceremoniesareanimportantpartofChineseculture.Theseceremoniesarecomplexandformal,showingthegraceandeleganceofChinesetraditions.Theyinvolveexactmovementsandadeeprespectfortheteaandtheprocess.Inadditiontoitssocialandculturalimportance,teainChinaisalsoknownforitspossiblehealthbenefits.Itisthoughttohaveanti-oxidant(抗氧化的)featuresandislinkedtovariousgoodeffectsonphysicalhealth.AsChinakeepsmovingforwardandmodernizing,itsteacultureisstillstronglyfixed,aproofofitshistoricalandculturalimportance.ItkeepsattractingboththeChinesepeopleandthosefromaroundtheworld,invitingthemtoexploreandenjoythebeautyanddepthofthisgreatculturalphenomenon.8.WhatisthemainreasonfortherichvarietyofteatypesinChina?A.Differentprocessingmethods. B.Differentpeople’spreferences.C.Differentregions’climatesandlands. D.Differenttimesofharvest.9.Whatdoestheword“beverages”meaninthepassage?A.Atypeoffoodthatissweetandusuallyservedasdessert.B.Atoolorequipmentusedforcooking.C.Akindofmedicinethathelpstocurediseases.D.Somethingthatpeopledrink,suchaswater,juice,orcoffee.10.WhatisthemainfeatureofteaceremoniesinChina?A.Simpleandcasual. B.Complicatedandformal.C.Fast-pacedandefficient. D.Loudandlively.11.WhyisteaculturestillfirmlyrootedinChina?A.Becauseofitslonghistory. B.Becauseitisprofitable.C.Becauseitiseasytomaintain. D.Becausethegovernmentpromotesit.〖答案〗8.C9.D10.B11.A【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国的茶文化，包括茶叶种植、泡茶技巧、饮茶的社会意义、饮茶仪式以及茶对健康的益处等。【8题详析】细节理解题。根据第二段中“Thetea-growingareas,withtheirspecialclimatesandlands,produceteasofexceptionalquality.FromthemistymountainsofFujiantothegreenlandscapesofYunnan,differentareasofferarichvarietyofteatypes.(茶叶种植区，由于其特殊的气候和土壤，生产出品质卓越的茶叶。从云雾笼罩的福建山脉到绿意盎然的云南，不同的地区提供了种类丰富的茶叶)”可知，中国茶叶种类丰富主要得益于不同地区的气候和土壤。故选C项。【9题详析】词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“itisathingthathelpssocialrelations.Itbringspeopletogether,whetherinfamilyget-togethers,friendlymeetings,orbusinesstalks.Theactofsharingacupofteaisasignofkindnessandconnection.Andthemanytea-housesalloverthecountryofferplacesforpeopletorelax,talk,andenjoythepeacethatteagives.(这是一种有助于社会关系的东西。它把人们聚集在一起，无论是在家庭聚会、友好会议还是商务会谈中。分享一杯茶的行为是一种善意和联系的象征。全国各地的许多茶馆为人们提供了放松、交谈和享受茶所带来的宁静的地方)”可知，此处先说茶不仅是一种beverage，然后介绍茶作为人们饮用的东西起到的社会作用，因此beverage指的应该是“饮品，人们喝的东西”。故选D项。【10题详析】细节理解题。根据第四段中“Theseceremoniesarecomplexandformal,showingthegraceandeleganceofChinesetraditions.(这些仪式复杂而正式，显示了中国传统的优雅和优雅)”可知，中国饮茶仪式的主要特点是复杂和正式。故选B项。【11题详析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中“AsChinakeepsmovingforwardandmodernizing,itsteacultureisstillstronglyfixed,aproofofitshistoricalandculturalimportance.(随着中国的不断发展和现代化，其茶文化仍然牢固地固定下来，这证明了其历史和文化的重要性)”可知，茶文化由于其悠久的历史在中国仍然根深蒂固。故选A项。DChinasuccessfullylaunchedtheChang’e-6spacecraftonFriday.ALongMarch-5rocketlifteditofffromtheWenchangSpaceLaunchSiteinHainan.ThiswasahugesuccessandaremarkableachievementforChina’sspaceexplorationprogram.ThelaunchnotonlyshowsChina’sadvancedtechnologicalabilitiesbutalsomakesscientistsandspaceloversaroundtheworldexcited.Collectingsamplesfromthefarsideofthemoonisanewthingforhumanity.Wehaveverylittleknowledgeaboutthismysteriousside.IftheChang’e-6missionissuccessful,itwillgivescientistsimportantanddirectfactstoknowmoreaboutthefarside’senvironment,geologicalfeatures,andmaterialmake-up.Thiswillbeanimportantstepforwardinourexplorationofthemoonandtheuniverseasawhole.TheChang’e-6spacecrafthasanorbiter,alander,anascender(上升器),andareturner.Whenitreachesthemoon,itwilllandcarefullyonthefarside.Within48hoursafterlanding,arobotarmwillcarefullycollectrocksandsoilfromthelunarsurface.Also,adrillwillgointothegroundtotakesamplesfromdeeperlayers.Atthesametime,aseriesofcomplexscientifictestsandanalyseswillbedonetogetvaluabledata.Thefarsideofthemoonisverydifferentfromthesidewecansee.TheApollobasinintheSouthPoleAitkenBasinischosenasthelandingandsamplingplacefortheChang’e-6mission.Thisareaisthoughttohavepreciouscluesaboutthemoon’sformationanddevelopment,givingpossibleideasabouttheearlyhistoryofourcelestial(天体)neighbor.Thismissionhasmanytechnicaldifficultiesandneedsthelatesttechnologies.Italsogetshelpfrominternationalcooperation,showingthespiritofworkingtogetherintheglobalsearchforspaceexploration.Theexplorationofthefarsideofthemoonmayprovidevaluablescientificdataandopenupnewpossibilitiesforfuturespaceactivities,suchassettinguplong-termlunarbasesandusinglunarresources.ThesuccessoftheChang’e-6missionhasthepossibilitytomakemoreinternationalcooperationinspaceexploration.ItshowsChina’sstrongwishtoaddtothegrowthofglobalknowledgeabouttheuniverseandencouragesothercountriestoworktogethertofindoutthesecretsoftheuniverse.12.WhatisthemainpurposeoftheChang’e-6mission?A.Tobuildabaseonthefarsideofthemoon.B.Tostudyhowthemoonmovesaround.C.Tocollectandbringbacksamplesfromthefarsideofthemoon.D.Tolookforwateronthemoon.13.Whichofthefollowingistrueaboutthefarsideofthemoon?A.It’sdifferentfromthesidewecansee. B.It’sthesameasthesidewecansee.C.Weknowalotaboutit. D.Ithasnorocksorsoil.14.Whatmighttheexplorationofthefarsideofthemoonleadto?A.Nochangeinthefuture. B.Newchancesforspaceactivities.C.FewerfriendsforChinainspace. D.Nonewtechnologies.15.Whatcouldbeasuitabletitleforthispassage?A.“TheMysteryoftheMoon”B.“TheFarSideoftheMoon:UnknownTerritory”C.“SpaceExplorationandChallenges”D.“China’sChang’e-6Mission:UnveilingtheSecretsoftheMoon’sFarSide”〖答案〗12.C13.A14.B15.D【语篇解读】这是一篇新闻稿。文章讲述周五中国成功发射了嫦娥六号宇宙飞船并将从月球背面收集和带回样本。【12题详析】细节理解题。由文章第二段“Collectingsamplesfromthefarsideofthemoonisanewthingforhumanity.Wehaveverylittleknowledgeaboutthismysteriousside.IftheChang’e-6missionissuccessful,itwillgivescientistsimportantanddirectfactstoknowmoreaboutthefarside’senvironment,geologicalfeatures,andmaterialmake-up.(从月球背面采集样本对人类来说是一件新鲜事。我们对这个神秘的一面知之甚少。如果嫦娥六号任务成功，它将为科学家提供重要而直接的事实，让他们更多地了解远侧的环境、地质特征和物质组成。)”可知，嫦娥六号任务的主要目的是从月球背面收集和带回样本。故选C项。【13题详析】细节理解题。由文章第四段“Thefarsideofthemoonisverydifferentfromthesidewecansee.(月球的远侧与我们看到的侧面非常不同。)”可知，月球的远侧与我们看到的一面不同。故选A项。【14题详析】推理判断题。由文章第四段“Theexplorationofthefarsideofthemoonmayprovidevaluablescientificdataandopenupnewpossibilitiesforfuturespaceactivities,suchassettinguplong-termlunarbasesandusinglunarresources.(对月球背面的探索可能会提供宝贵的科学数据，并为未来的太空活动开辟新的可能性，例如建立长期的月球基地和利用月球资源。)”可知，对月球背面的探索可能会为太空活动带来新的机会。故选B项。【15题详析】主旨大意题。由文章第一段“ChinasuccessfullylaunchedtheChang’e-6spacecraftonFriday.ALongMarch-5rocketlifteditofffromtheWenchangSpaceLaunchSiteinHainan.ThiswasahugesuccessandaremarkableachievementforChina’sspaceexplorationprogram.ThelaunchnotonlyshowsChina’sadvancedtechnologicalabilitiesbutalsomakesscientistsandspaceloversaroundtheworldexcited.(周五，中国成功发射了嫦娥六号宇宙飞船。长征五号火箭将其从海南文昌航天发射场发射升空。这是中国太空探索计划的巨大成功和卓越成就。这次发射不仅展示了中国先进的技术能力，也让世界各地的科学家和太空爱好者感到兴奋。)”以及下文可知，文章主要讲述周五中国成功发射了嫦娥六号宇宙飞船并将从月球背面收集和带回样本进行科学研究，从而发现月球背面的秘密。所以D项“China’sChang’e-6Mission:UnveilingtheSecretsoftheMoon’sFarSide”(“中国嫦娥六号任务：揭开月球背面的秘密”)符合语境。故选D项。第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Self-LoveAndRelationshipsSelf-loveandhealthyrelationshipscannotbeseparated.Self-loveistheverycoreofanyhealthyrelationship.Nowyoumightwonderhowmyloveformyselfisgoingtomakemeabletohaveahealthyrelationship.Isn’tahealthyrelationshipallaboutgiving?Honestly,No.BoundariesFirstandforemost,16Youwillknowwheretodrawboundariesbecauseyouvalueyourownopinions.Youwillhaveaclearunderstandingofwhatyouneed,whatareyourvalues,andyourlimits.ConflictResolutionSelf-loveplaysaveryimportantroleinconflictresolutioninarelationship.17Theyhavemoreconfidenceandself-esteemtobeabletovoicetheiropinions.HealthyPartnerChoiceSelf-lovealsocontributestochoosinganemotionallyhealthypartner.18Youdonotsettleforlessbecauseyouknowwhatyoudeservebecauseyouknowyourworth.19Youcanbeonlyemotionallyavailablewhenyoudonothaveinnerconflicts.Whenyouareconstantlyfightingyourownfeelings,itleadstoconfusionanddisappointment,andalackofavailabilityemotionallyforyourpartner.Whenyouhavethecapacitytotakecareofyourownemotions,youbecomeemotionallystable.Thisstabilityallowsyoutobetterempathizewithandunderstandyourpartner’sexperiencesandemotions.20ReviewSonowyouknowthatself-loveandhealthyrelationshipsarepracticallyinseparable.Onecannotthrivewithouttheotherbecausetheydependoneachotherforfulfillmentandgrowth.Theyareinterconnectedwithyourhappinessbecauseself-lovewillmotivateyoutohavebetterboundaries,ahealthierunderstandingofyourownself,andbetteremotionalintelligence.A.Withself-love,youcansolveconflictsbetter.B.Lovingyourselfhelpsyousetboundaries.C.Self-lovemakesyouchoosetherightpartner.D.Withoutself-love,youlackemotionalavailability.E.Duetothis,youcanofferthemgenuinecareandsupport.F.Whenself-loving,youunderstandyourworth.G.EmotionalAvailability〖答案〗16.B17.A18.C19.G20.E【语篇解读】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了自爱对构建健康关系的重要性。【16题详析】根据本段的主旨“Boundaries(界限感)”以及下文“Youwillknowwheretodrawboundariesbecauseyouvalueyourownopinions.(你会知道界限在哪里，因为你重视自己的意见。)”可知，空格处说明的是自爱会帮助你建立界限感。选项B.Lovingyourselfhelpsyousetboundaries.(爱自己可以帮助你设定界限。)说明的是爱自己与边界感的关系，能够衔接上下文。故选B。【17题详析】根据上文“Self-loveplaysaveryimportantroleinconflictresolutioninarelationship.(在一段关系中，自爱在解决冲突中起着非常重要的作用。)”可知，下文进一步说明自爱对于解决冲突的作用。选项A.Withself-love,youcansolveconflictsbetter.(有了自爱，你就能更好地解决冲突。)进一步说明的是自爱能够更好解决冲突。故选A。【18题详析】根据上文“Self-lovealsocontributestochoosinganemotionallyhealthypartner.(自爱也有助于选择一个情感健康的伴侣。)”以及下文“Youdonotsettleforlessbecauseyouknowwhatyoudeservebecauseyouknowyourworth.(你不会满足于更少的东西，因为你知道你应该得到什么，因为你知道你的价值。)”可知，空格处说明的是爱自己对于选择伴侣的作用。选项C.Self-lovemakesyouchoosetherightpartner.(自爱使你选择对的伴侣。)进一步说明的是自爱对于选择伴侣的作用，能够承上启下。故选C。【19题详析】根据下文“Youcanbeonlyemotionallyavailablewhenyoudonothaveinnerconflicts.(只有当你内心没有冲突的时候，你才能在情感上自由。)”可知，本段说明的是内心冲突与情感自由的关系。选项G.EmotionalAvailability(情感上的可用性)能够概括本段的主旨。故选G。【20题详析】根据上文“Thisstabilityallowsyoutobetterempathizewithandunderstandyourpartner’sexperiencesandemotions.(这种稳定性可以让你更好地共情和理解伴侣的经历和情绪。)”可知，空格处应是对稳定性的进一步描述。选项E.Duetothis,youcanofferthemgenuinecareandsupport.(因此，你可以给予他们真正的关心和支持。)代词This指代前面提到的稳定性的好处；them指代前面的partners。选项E为前面的结果；能够承接上文。故选E。第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Whyshouldmankindexplorespace?Whyshouldmoney,timeandeffortsbespentexploringand21somethingwithsofewapparentbenefits?Whyshouldmanyresourcesbespentonspace22thanonconditionsandpeopleonEarth?Thesearequestionsthat,understandably,areveryoftenasked.Perhapsthebestanswer23inourgeneticmakeup(基因构成)ashumanbeings.What24ourancestorstomovefromthetreesintotheplains,andonintoall25areasandenvironments?Thewiderthe26ofaspecies,thebetteritschanceof27.Perhapsthebestreasonforexploringspaceisthisgenetictendencytoexpand28possible.Nearlyeverysuccessfulcivilizationhas29,becausebydoingso,anydangersinsurroundingareascanbeidentifiedandpreparedfor.Withoutknowledge,wemaybe30destroyedbythedanger.Withknowledge,wecan31itseffects.Explorationalsoallowsmineralsandotherpotential(潜在的)resources32.Evenifwehaveno33needofthem,theywillperhapsbeusefullater.Resourcesmaybemorethanphysicalpossessions.Knowledgeortechniqueshavebeen34throughexploration.Thetechniquesmayhavemedicalapplicationswhichcan35thelengthorqualityofourlives.21.A.hunting B.researching C.sending D.waiting22.A.rather B.more C.less D.other23.A.goes B.hides C.falls D.lies24.A.made B.led C.drove D.showed25.A.possible B.horrible C.changeable D.reasonable26.A.exchange B.existence C.appearance D.spread27.A.removal B.survival C.arrival D.refusal28.A.however B.whenever C.wherever D.whoever29.A.explored B.removed C.changed D.survived30.A.surely B.really C.hardly D.completely31.A.deepen B.lessen C.lengthen D.strengthen32.A.found B.wasted C.sent D.used33.A.quick B.full C.much D.immediate34.A.charged B.collected C.acquired D.connected35.A.enlarge B.improve C.exchange D.include〖答案〗21.B22.A23.D24.C25.A26.D27.B28.C29.A30.D31.B32.A33.D34.C35.B【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人类探索太空的原因，探索太空源于人类基因中的探索本能，有助于识别风险、获取资源与知识，长远看有益生存和发展。【21题详析】句意：为什么要花金钱、时间和精力去探索和研究那些明显没有什么好处的东西？hunt打猎，搜索；research研究，调查；send邮寄，发送；wait等待。根据空前的“money,timeandeffortsbespentexploringand”和空后的“somethingwithsofewapparentbenefits”可知，这里指花费金钱、时间和精力去探索和研究太空。故选B。【22题详析】句意：为什么许多资源应该花在太空上，而不是地球上的环境和人口上？rather相当；more更多；less更少；other另外。根据空前的“space”和空后的“thanonconditionsandpeopleonEarth”可知，这里指许多资源被投入到了太空上，而不是地球的环境和人口上。ratherthan意为“而不是”；morethan意为“比……多”；lessthan意为“比……少”；otherthan意为“除……以外”。故选A。【23题详析】句意：也许最好的〖答案〗在于我们作为人类的基因构成。go去；hide隐藏；fall落下；lie躺，存在，在于。根据空前的“thebestanswer”和空后的“inourgeneticmakeup(基因构成)ashumanbeings”可知，这里表示最好的〖答案〗在于我们作为人类的基因构成，liein意为“在于”。故选D。【24题详析】句意：是什么促使我们的祖先从树上迁移到平原，并进入所有可能的地区和环境？make制造；lead导致；drive驱动，驱使；show表现。根据下文中的“thisgenetictendency”可知，这里是在询问驱使人类从在树上生活到进入其他地方生活的动力，并且下文指出这在于人类基因的倾向。故选C。【25题详析】句意参考上题。possible可能的，可能存在的；horrible可怕的；changeable易变的；reasonable合理的。根据空后的“areasandenvironments”可知，这里指可能适宜居住的地方和环境。故选A。【26题详析】句意：一个物种的传播范围越广，它的生存机会就越大。exchange交换；existence存在；appearance出现；spread传播，广泛，多样。根据句中的“Thewider”和上文中的“ourancestorstomovefromthetreesintotheplains,andonintoallareasandenvironments”可知，这里指一个物种扩散范围的广泛性。故选D。【27题详析】句意参考上题。removal移动，消除；survival生存，幸存；arrival到达；refusal拒绝。根据“thebetteritschanceof”可知，这里指物种扩散越广，其生存机会就越大。故选B。【28题详析】句意：也许探索太空的最佳原因是这种在任何可能的地方扩散的遗传倾向。however不管多么；whenever无论何时；wherever无论在哪里，在所有……的情况下；whoever无论谁。根据上文中的“Whatourancestorstomovefromthetreesintotheplains,andonintoallareasandenvironments?Thewidertheofaspecies,thebetteritschanceof.”可知，人类的生存地从树上延展到了其他可能的地方和环境，并且物种扩散范围越广，其生存机会就越大，由此可知，这里指的是在任何有可能的地方扩散。故选C。【29题详析】句意：几乎每一个成功的文明都进行了探索，因为通过这样做，可以识别周围地区的任何危险并做好准备。explore探索；remove移开，去掉；change改变；survive幸存。根据上下文多次提到的“explorespace”“exploration”等可知，本文讨论的是人类空间探索的原因，所以这里讲述的是几乎每个成功的文明都有过探索行为。故选A。【30题详析】句意：没有知识，我们可能会被危险彻底摧毁。surely无疑，必定；really真正地；hardly几乎不；completely彻底地，完全地。根据空后的“destroyedbythedanger”可知，这里指人类可能会被危险彻底毁灭。故选D。【31题详析】句意：有了知识，我们可以减轻它的影响。deepen加强；lessen减弱，减轻；lengthen（使）变长；strengthen巩固。本句与上句“Withoutknowledge,wemaybedestroyedbythedanger.”形成对比，没有知识时，人类可能会被危险彻底摧毁，而有知识时，人类可以减轻危险的影响。故选B。【32题详析】句意：探索还可以发现矿产和其他潜在资源。find发现；waste浪费；send邮寄，发送；use使用。根据下文中的“theywillperhapsbeusefullater”并结合常识可知，探索有助于发现潜在的资源。故选A。【33题详析】句意：即使我们没有立即需要它们，它们也许以后会有用。quick迅速的；full充满的；much许多；immediate立即的，目前的。根据句中的“theywillperhapsbeusefullater”可知，即便人类不是立即需要这些资源，但它们在以后也许会有用。故选D。【34题详析】句意：通过探索获得了知识或技术。charge收费，控告；collect收集；acquire获得；connect（使）连接。根据上文中的“Explorationalsoallowsmineralsandotherpotential(潜在的)resources.”和“Resourcesmaybemorethanphysicalpossessions.”可知，探索有助于发现潜在的资源，这些资源不仅仅是物质资源，还可以通过探索获得知识和技术。故选C。【35题详析】句意：这些技术可能具有医疗应用，可以延长我们的寿命或提高我们的生活质量。enlarge扩大；improve提高，改善；exchange交换；include包括。根据空后的“thelengthorqualityofourlives”可知，技术在医疗方面的应用有助于延长人类的寿命或提高人类的生活质量。故选B。第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，在空白处填入适当的1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Asweallknow,theUnitedStatesisfullofcars.Therearestillmanyfamilieswithoutcars,36somefamilieshavetwoormore.However,carsareusedformorethan37(pleasant).Theyareanecessarypartoflife.Carsarealsousedforbusiness.Theyaredriventoofficesandfactoriesbyworkers38havenootherwaytogettotheirjobs.Whensalesmen39(send)todifferentpartsofthecity,theyhavetodriveinordertocarrytheirproducts.Farmershavetodriveintothecityinordertoget40(supply).Sometimessmallchildrenmustbedriventoschool.Insomecities,schoolbusesareusedonly41childrenlivemorethanamileawayfromtheschool.Ifthechildrenaretooyoungtowalktoofar,theirmotherstaketurns42(drive)themtoschool.OnemotherdrivesonMondaystakingherownchildrenandtheneighbors’aswell.AnothermotherdrivesonTuesdays,anotheronWednesday,andso43.Thisiscalledformingacarpool.Menalsoformcarpools,withthreeorfourmentakingturnsdrivingto44placewheretheywork.Inspiteofthis,morecarpoolsshouldbeformedinordertoputfewercarsontheroadanduse45(little)gas.〖答案〗36.but37.pleasure38.who##that39.aresent40.supplies41.when42.driving##todrive43.on44.the45.less【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了汽车在美国人生活中的重要作用。【36题详析】考查连词。句意：仍有许多家庭没有汽车，但有些家庭有两辆或更多辆。空处连接两个并列句，“Therearestillmanyfamilieswithoutcars(仍有许多家庭没有汽车)”和“somefamilieshavetwoormore(有些家庭有两辆或更多辆)”之间是转折关系，应用but。故填but。【37题详析】考查名词。句意：然而，汽车的用途不仅仅是娱乐。空处应用名词作介词for的宾语。这里表示汽车的用途，应用pleasure，意为“玩乐，休闲”，为不可数名词。故填pleasure。【38题详析】考查定语从句。句意：它们被那些没有其他办法上班的工人开着去办公室和工厂。空处引导定语从句，修饰指人的workers，且在从句中作主语，所以应用who或that。故填who/that。【39题详析】考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：当推销员被派往城市的不同地区时，他们必须开车才能载他们的产品。根据句意和主句中的haveto可知，这里陈述的是一般情况，应用一般现在时。主语salesmen表示复数，且和send之间是动宾关系，所以应用被动语态，且be动词用are。故填aresent。【40题详析】考查名词的数。句意：农民们必须开车进城才能获得物资。空处应用名词，作get的宾语。supply意为“补给，补给品”，常用作复数。故填supplies。【41题详析】考查状语从句。句意：在一些城市，只有当孩子们住在离学校一英里远的地方时，才使用校车。空处引导的是时间状语从句，应用when引导。故填when。【42题详析】考查非谓语动词。句意：如果孩子们太小不能走太远，他们的母亲会轮流开车送他们去学校。taketurnstodo.../doing...意为“轮流做某事”，为固定用法。故填driving/todrive。【43题详析】考查固定搭配。句意：另一位母亲在周二开车，另一位在周三开车，以此类推。andsoon意为“（表示列举未尽）等等，诸如此类”，为固定搭配。故填on。【44题详析】考查冠词。句意：男人们也会拼车，三四个男人轮流开车去他们工作的地方。place后有定语从句修饰，这里表示特指，应加定冠词the。故填the。【45题详析】考查比较级。句意：尽管如此，应该形成更多的拼车，以减少路上的汽车数量，减少汽油消耗。根据“putfewercarsontheroad”可知，拼车可