广东省阳江市高新区2024-2025学年高二下学期2月月考英语试题【含答案解析】

2024-2025学年度第二学期高二2月测试英语试题本试卷共8页。考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项:1.答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚,将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂;非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写,字体工整、笔迹清楚。3.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效;在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。4.作图可先使用铅笔画出,确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5.保持卡面清洁,不要折叠,不要弄破、弄皱,不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。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。AHereareagroupofeverydaypeoplewhosawproblems,andnowtheirsolutionsaremakingtheworldabetterplace.RonDavisAlvarezRonDavisAlvarez,aproductofVenezuela’sElSistema,aprogramofferingfreeclassicalmusictrainingtodisadvantagedchildren,foundedtheDreamOrchestrainSweden.Thisorchestrabringstogetherover400peoplefrommorethan25nationalities,rangingfrom3to56yearsold,includingimmigrants,refugees,second-generationimmigrants,andnativeSwedes.Alvarez’sinitiativeusesmusicasatoolforintegration,friendship,self-expression,andrebuildingself-esteemamongrefugees.PaytonMcGriffPaytonMcGriff,duringhersenioryearattheUniversityofIdaho,foundedStyleHerEmpowered(SHE)afterrealizingthescoringcostofschooluniformsformanygirlsinTogo.SHEbeganbyhiringlocalseamstressestomakeuniformsfor65girlsandevolvedtocreatea“growing”uniformthatadjuststofitagirlforuptothreeyears.Today,SHEsupports1,500girlsannuallywithfreeuniforms,schoolfees,supplies,tutoring,andmore,whilealsoprovidingemploymentandeducationopportunitiesforthewomeninvolved.RachelRutterImmigrationlawyerRachelRutterrecognizedthemultifacetedneedsofunaccompaniedmigrantchildren,beyondlegalstatus,includingstablehousing,meals,andmentalhealthsupport.Inresponse,sheestablishedProjectLibertad,whichoffersfreelegalrepresentation,essentialservices,andnewcomersupportprogramstoimmigrantyouth.YamiléeToussaintYamiléeToussaintcombinedherloveformathanddancetocreateSTEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,andMathematics)FromDance,anonprofitthatintegratesdancewithSTEMeducationtoengagegirlsofcolor.Recognizingtheunderrepresentationofblackwomeninherengineeringfield,ToussaintaimedtoinspiregirlsofcolorinSTEM.TheprogramoperatesinnineUScities,offeringfreeschoolandsummerprogramsthatblenddanceroutineswithSTEMelements,benefitingover2,000girlstodate.1.WhomaybenefitmostfromDreamOrchestra?A.Famousmusicians.B.ImmigrantstoSweden.C.Disadvantagedchildren.D.Classicalmusiccomposers.2.WhatdidSHEinitiallydoinTogo?A.Itoffereduniformsforgirls.B.Itfundeduniformsandfees.C.Itdesignedteachingmethods.D.Itprovidedhousingandmeals.3.Whocombinesacademiclearningwiththearts?A.RonDavisAlvarez.B.PaytonMcGriff.C.RachelRutter.D.YamiléeToussaint.【答案】1.B2.A3.D【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四位普通人的创新努力及其对社会的积极影响。【1题详解】推理判断题。根据RonDavisAlvarez部分中“RonDavisAlvarez,aproductofVenezuela’sElSistema,aprogramofferingfreeclassicalmusictrainingtodisadvantagedchildren,foundedtheDreamOrchestrainSweden.Thisorchestrabringstogetherover400peoplefrommorethan25nationalities,rangingfrom3to56yearsold,includingimmigrants,refugees,second-generationimmigrants,andnativeSwedes.(RonDavisAlvarez是委内瑞拉ElSistema项目的受益者，该项目为弱势儿童提供免费的古典音乐培训。他在瑞典创立了DreamOrchestra。这个乐团汇集了来自25多个国家的400多人，年龄从3岁到56岁不等，包括移民、难民、第二代移民和瑞典本地人。)”可知，移民到瑞典的人可能从DreamOrchestra中受益。故选B。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据PaytonMcGriff部分中“PaytonMcGriff,duringhersenioryearattheUniversityofIdaho,foundedStyleHerEmpowered(SHE)afterrealizingthescoringcostofschooluniformsformanygirlsinTogo.SHEbeganbyhiringlocalseamstressestomakeuniformsfor65girlsandevolvedtocreatea“growing”uniformthatadjuststofitagirlforuptothreeyears.(PaytonMcGriff在爱达荷大学读大四时，意识到多哥许多女孩承担不起昂贵的校服费用，于是创立了StyleHerEmpowered(简称SHE)。SHE最初聘请当地裁缝为65名女孩制作校服，后来发展出一种“可调节”的校服，这种校服可以调整尺寸，适合女孩穿三年。)”可知，SHE在成立之初为多哥的女生制作校服。故选A。【3题详解】细节理解题。根据YamiléeToussaint部分中“YamiléeToussaintcombinedherloveformathanddancetocreateSTEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,andMathematics)FromDance,anonprofitthatintegratesdancewithSTEMeducationtoengagegirlsofcolor.(YamiléeToussaint将她对数学和舞蹈的热爱结合起来，创建了STEMFromDance非营利组织，该组织将舞蹈与STEM教育相结合，吸引有色人种女孩参与。)”可知，YamiléeToussaint将学术学习与艺术融为一体。故选D。BWhenIboughtahouseinPortlandfouryearsago,Iimmediatelybegandesigningmydreamgarden,intendingtoremovetheweedsandplantsomevegetablesorlong-lastingflowers.Isoondiscovered,however,thatthesoilwasunproductive,clay-heavyandlitteredwithstones.Inprevious,muchtiniergardens,I’dfixitwithafewbagsofhigh-qualitysoilfromthenursery.Replacingthisvastlygreaterquantityofdirtwasneitherpracticalnorfinanciallypossible.Instead,Idecidedtoremediate(补救)whatIalreadyhad.Thechallengebeforemewastorevivethesoil.Twocoreprinciplesofmodernagriculturecanguidethisshift:minimizingsoildisturbanceandemphasizingbiodiversity.Inpractice,growingcropsbyturns;prioritizingorganicinputsoverchemicalfertilizers;integratingcrops,treesandlivestock;andshelteringsoilfrombeingwashedawaywithcovercrops,oftenwork.Itriedtoapplysuchmethodsinmygarden.Whereoncetherewasonlygrass,Imadeapond,arockgarden,awildflowerfieldandraisedbedsforvegetables.Iletplantsgrowanddecomposebythemselvesinanaturalway.Ialsointroduceddifferentplantsandreviveditsecologicalcommunities.InMay,Idecidedtorelocateafloweringplant.AsIdugtheplantout,allmanneroflifeemerged.Earthwormsswungfromtheroots.Adaddylonglegshurriedforshelter.BelowtheplantIevennoticedthefinewhitefungalmycelium(真菌菌丝).Runningmyfingersthroughthesoil,Iunderstood,moreclearlythaneverbefore,thatItransformedmuchmorethanmyyard-itcompletelychangedthewayIthinkaboutsoil.It’snotsimplyasamediumforlife,butasalivingentity(个体)initsownright.Althoughsciencestilllacksanagreeddefinitionoflife,textbookshighlightcriteriawidelyconsideredtodifferentiatethelivingandnonliving.Soilmeetsmanyofthem:Ithasahighlyorganizedstructure.Ithasacapacityforactiveself-preservation.Itgrows.Itbreathes.Anditcandie.4.Whatwasthesoilproblemintheauthor’sgarden?A.Wetandsalty. B.Poorandstony.C.Dryandsandy. D.Acidicandweedy.5.Whatwasthefocusoftheauthor’sgardeningmethods?A.Limitingplantvariety. B.Adoptingahigh-techapproach.C.Givingmoreintervention. D.Creatingasustainableenvironment.6.WhydoestheauthormentionthereplantinginMay?A.Tointroducedifferentspecies. B.Toprovethegardensheltersinsects.C.Toshowthesoilhascometolife. D.Toexplainthetransplantingprocess.7.Whatisconveyedinthelastparagraph?A.Soilhasasoul. B.Lifeiswelldefined.C.Lifehascomplexity. D.Soilisthesourceoflife.【答案】4.B5.D6.C7.A【解析】【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者改造花园土壤的过程，通过可持续方法恢复土壤生机，并领悟到土壤如同有生命的存在。【4题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段中“Isoondiscovered,however,thatthesoilwasunproductive,clay-heavyandlitteredwithstones.(然而，我很快发现土壤贫瘠，粘土多，到处都是石头。)”可知，作者花园里的土壤问题是贫瘠且多石的。故选B。【5题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段中“Twocoreprinciplesofmodernagriculturecanguidethisshift:minimizingsoildisturbanceandemphasizingbiodiversity.(现代农业两个核心原则可以指导这一转变：尽量减少对土壤的干扰并强调生物多样性。)”以及后续描写作者尝试应用这些方法，包括让植物自然生长和分解，引入不同的植物和恢复其生态群落等，可推断出作者园艺方法的重点是创造一个可持续的环境。故选D。【6题详解】推理判断题。根据第五段“InMay,Idecidedtorelocateafloweringplant.AsIdugtheplantout,allmanneroflifeemerged.Earthwormsswungfromtheroots.Adaddylonglegshurriedforshelter.BelowtheplantIevennoticedthefinewhitefungalmycelium(真菌菌丝).(五月份，我决定移栽一株开花的植物。当我把这株植物挖出来时，各种各样的生命出现了。蚯蚓从根部悬垂下来，一只长腿蜘蛛急忙寻找遮蔽处。在植物下方，我还注意到了细小的白色真菌菌丝。)”以及最后一段中“Runningmyfingersthroughthesoil,Iunderstood,moreclearlythaneverbefore,thatItransformedmuchmorethanmyyard-itcompletelychangedthewayIthinkaboutsoil.(我用手指划过土壤，比以往任何时候都更清楚地意识到，我改变的不仅仅是我的院子——它完全改变了我对土壤的看法。)”可推知，作者提到五月的重新种植是为了展示土壤已经恢复了活力。故选C。【7题详解】主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“It’snotsimplyasamediumforlife,butasalivingentity(个体)initsownright.Althoughsciencestilllacksanagreeddefinitionoflife,textbookshighlightcriteriawidelyconsideredtodifferentiatethelivingandnonliving.Soilmeetsmanyofthem:Ithasahighlyorganizedstructure.Ithasacapacityforactiveself-preservation.Itgrows.Itbreathes.Anditcandie.(它不仅仅是一种承载生命的介质，而是一个独立的生命体。尽管科学界对生命的定义尚未达成一致，但教科书强调了一些广泛用于区分生物与非生物的标准。土壤符合其中的许多标准：它具有高度有序的结构，具备积极自我保护的能力，能够生长，能够呼吸，并且也可能会死亡。)”可知，最后一段传达的是“土壤有灵魂”的意思。故选A。CInearlyAugust,thesandyhillsalongthecoastofLaLibertad,innorthernPeru,arealivewithbluish-purplefruit.Theregion,thoughtunsuitableforblueberriesjustoveradecadeago,isnowplacingPeruattheforefrontoftheglobalblueberrymarket.AlvaroEspinoza,anagriculturalengineer,wasamongthefirsttoexperimentwithblueberriesinPeru15yearsago,whenthefruitwasunknowninthecountry.“Peoplecalledmecrazy,”herecalls.Sincethen,Peru’sblueberryindustryhasbeengrowingrapidly,fromplantingonlyafewhundredacresofblueberriesin2012totheworld’stopexporteroffreshblueberriesforthelastfiveyears.InspiredbythesuccessoftheirChileanneighborsPeruvianentrepreneursbeganexploringalocalblueberrymarketintheearly2000s.However,conventionalwisdomheldthatblueberriesneededtemperaturesbelow45℉tothrive,whichthePeruviancoastlacks.PeruvianentrepreneurCarlosGereda,apioneerintheindustry,begantravelingtoChilein2006tolearnaboutblueberries.Ononeofhistrips,hebroughtback14varietiestotestinPeru’sdesert.Ittookhimtwoyearstofindtherightone,namedBiloxi.Withthisvarietyidentified,heinvested$300tostartacompanythatbecameaPeruvianblueberryleader,helpingPeru’sblueberryindustryexpandtoover49,000acres.Today,Peruexportsovertwiceasmanyblueberriesasitsnearestcompetitors,withoverhalfheadingtotheUS,wherethecountrysupplies40%offreshimports.Butlastyear,thisboomfaceditsfirstsetback.AmajorheatwavedrivenbyanElNinoeventhitnorthernPeru,severelydamagingblueberrycropsandcausinga25%dropinproduction.Thisexperiencehasacceleratedeffortstodevelopnew,geneticallyimprovedblueberryvarietiesthatcanthriveinevenhotterclimates.Tocreatetheserobustvarieties,scientistsdevelopnewseedsandevaluatethemoveryearstoselectthebestindividuals.Theyaimtocreatebeat-tolerantplantsandproduce“jumbo”berries-oneinchorlarger-tomeetglobaldemand.8.Whydidpeopleinitiallythinkblueberriescouldn’trowinPeru?A.Thesoilwastoosaltyforblueberries.B.Theclimatewasthoughttobeunsuitable.C.Perulackedtherightequipmentforfarming.D.Blueberrieswereunknowntopeopleinthecountry.9.HowdidCarlosGerdacontributetoPeru’sblueberryindustry?A.HepromotedPera’sblueberriesinglobalmarkets.B.HefoundasuitableblueberryvarietyforPeruvianclimate.C.HecarriedoutresearchesintoblueberryfarmingintheUS.D.Hecreatedheat-tolerantplantsandproduced“jumbo”berries.10.WhatmajorchallengedidPeru’sblueberryindustryfacelastyear?A.Ashortageofnewblueberryvarieties.B.Anewcompetitorenteringthemarket.C.Unusuallyhottemperaturereducingtheblueberryoutput.D.Asignificantdecreaseinglobaldemandforfreshblueberries.11.Whatdoestheundealinedword“robust”inthelastparagraphprobablymean?A.Fast-growing B.Good-quality.C.Highindemand. D.Strongandadaptable.【答案】8.B9.B10.C11.D【解析】【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。秘鲁蓝莓产业快速增长，成为全球最大出口国，尽管面临气候变化带来的挑战，科学家们正在开发耐热的蓝莓新品种以应对未来的气候变化。【8题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段中的“However,conventionalwisdomheldthatblueberriesneededtemperaturesbelow45℉tothrive,whichthePeruviancoastlacks.(然而，传统观念认为，蓝莓需要在45华氏度以下的温度中才能茁壮成长，而秘鲁海岸并不具备这样的条件。)”可知，人们最初认为蓝莓不能在秘鲁生长是因为人们认为气候不适宜。故选B。【9题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段中的“PeruvianentrepreneurCarlosGereda,apioneerintheindustry,begantravelingtoChilein2006tolearnaboutblueberries.Ononeofhistrips,hebroughtback14varietiestotestinPeru’sdesert.Ittookhimtwoyearstofindtherightone,namedBiloxi.(秘鲁企业家CarlosGereda是该行业的先驱，从2006年开始前往智利学习蓝莓种植技术。在一次旅行中，他带回了14个品种，在秘鲁的沙漠中进行测试。他花了两年时间才找到了合适的品种，即名为Biloxi的蓝莓。)”可知，CarlosGereda找到了适合秘鲁气候的蓝莓品种，为秘鲁蓝莓产业做出贡献。故选B。【10题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Butlastyear,thisboomfaceditsfirstsetback.AmajorheatwavedrivenbyanElNinoeventhitnorthernPeru,severelydamagingblueberrycropsandcausinga25%dropinproduction.(然而，去年，这一繁荣景象遭遇了首次挫折。一场由厄尔尼诺现象引发的热浪袭击了秘鲁北部，严重损害了蓝莓作物，导致产量下降了25%。)”可知，去年异常高温导致蓝莓产量下降。故选C。【11题详解】词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“Tocreatetheserobustvarieties,scientistsdevelopnewseedsandevaluatethemoveryearstoselectthebestindividuals.Theyaimtocreatebeat-tolerantplantsandproduce“jumbo”berries-oneinchorlarger-tomeetglobaldemand.(为了创造这些robust品种，科学家们开发了新的种子，并经过数年的评估，以选择出最优秀的个体。他们的目标是培育出耐热植物，并产出“巨型”蓝莓——直径达到或超过一英寸，以满足全球市场的需求。)”可知，这里指的是能够在极端气候条件下生长并且恢复的能力，即强大且具有适应性的植物。因此，robust意思是“健壮的，适应性强的”，与选项D“strongandadaptable(强壮且适应性强)”意思相符。故选D。DAccordingtonewresearch,babiesrecognizepretenceandaroundhalfofchildrencanpretendbythemselvesby12months.Thestudy,ledbytheUniversityofBristol,showsforthefirsttimehowchildren’sawarenessandgraspofpretenceinitsvariousformsdevelopsfrombirthtothreeyearsold.Theleadauthorsaid,“Ourfindingshighlighthowpretendingisacomplex,evolving(进化的)processwhichbeginsveryearlyoninlife,helpingtheircognitive(认知的)andsocialskillstoadvance.Pretenceisakeypartofchildren’slearning,creativity,makingfriends,andunderstandingofotherpeople.Thisstudymapsitsmanydifferentstagesandtypes.”Thefindingsarebasedonresultsfromasurveyof900parentsofchildrenagedfrombirthuptothreeyearsoldfromtheUK,theUS,Australia,andCanada.Theearliestreportedagewhenchildrenunderstandpretencewasfourmonthsandbytheageof13months,aroundhalfwerereportedtodiscernpretencebyothers.Aroundhalfof12-month-oldswerereportedtobepretendingregularlythemselves.Researchersidentified18differenttypesofpretencewhichemergeandprogressintheearlyyears.One-year-olds’pretencewasshowntoinitiallyinvolvetheirbodies,forexample,pretendingtosleep.Theymayalsogestureobjectsandactions,suchasbrushingtheirteethwithafingerorpretendingwithobjectsfortheirintendedpurposelikedrinkingoutofanemptycup.Theresearchershopetheirresearchwillhelpparentsandpreschoolteachersunderstandandidentifywhichtypesofpretenceareappropriatetotrywithchildrenatcertainages,supportingtheirlearning,creativity,andfriendships.Theleadauthorsaid,“Withfurtherresearch,thefindingshavethepotentialtobeusedasadiagnostictoolfordevelopmentaldifferencesinearlyyears.Thiscouldultimatelyhelpparents,preschooleducators,andmedicalprofessionalsbetterunderstandhowtoplaywithchildrenatdifferentstagesofdevelopment.”12.Howcanpretenceimpactbabies?A.Byenhancingtheirphysicalstrength.B.Byboostingtheircognitivedevelopment.C.Bymakingthemmoreresistanttoillness.D.Byteachingthemtoreadandwriteearlier.13.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“discern”inparagraph3mean?A.Recognize. B.Force. C.Interrupt. D.Criticise.14.Whatmightthefindingsbring?A.Newlearningskillsinscience.B.Changesinsecondaryeducation.C.Betterplaymethodsforprimarystudents.D.Waystoassessdevelopmentaldifferences.15.Whatcanbethebesttitleforthetext?A.HowBabiesLearntoPretendB.TheProcessofPretenceinChildrenC.NewInsightsintoEarlyChildhoodPretenceD.TheRoleofPretenceinHumanDevelopment【答案】12.B13.A14.D15.C【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项关于儿童早期识别假装行为的研究，包括研究过程、研究发现及研究意义等。【12题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“Theleadauthorsaid,“Ourfindingshighlighthowpretendingisacomplex,evolving(进化的)processwhichbeginsveryearlyoninlife,helpingtheircognitive(认知的)andsocialskillstoadvance.(主要作者说：“我们的发现强调了假装是一个复杂、进化的过程，它始于生命早期，有助于他们的认知和社会技能的进步。”)”可知，假装可以促进婴儿的认知发展。故选B。【13题详解】词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Theearliestreportedagewhenchildrenunderstandpretencewasfourmonthsandbytheageof13months,aroundhalfwerereported(据报道，孩子理解假装的最早年龄是四个月，到13个月大的时候，有一半的孩子被报道……)”可知，划线词前文提到孩子理解假装的最早年龄是四个月，由此可推知，划线词与A项“Recognize(识别)意思相近，孩子理解假装的最早年龄是四个月，到13个月大的时候大半的孩子能识别假装。故选A。【14题详解】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的“Theleadauthorsaid,“Withfurtherresearch,thefindingshavethepotentialtobeusedasadiagnostictoolfordevelopmentaldifferencesinearlyyears.Thiscouldultimatelyhelpparents,preschooleducators,andmedicalprofessionalsbetterunderstandhowtoplaywithchildrenatdifferentstagesofdevelopment.”(主要作者说道：“通过进一步的研究，这些发现有可能被用作诊断早期发育差异的工具。这最终可以帮助父母、学前教育工作者和医学专业人士更好地了解如何与不同发展阶段的孩子玩耍。”)”可推知，这些发现可以被用作婴幼儿早期发育差异的诊断方法。故选D。【15题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Accordingtonewresearch,babiesrecognizepretenceandaroundhalfofchildrencanpretendbythemselvesby12months.(根据一项新的研究，婴儿在12个月大的时候就能识别出假装，大约一半的孩子能自己假装。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一项关于儿童早期识别假装行为的研究，包括研究过程、研究发现及研究意义等，故C项“对儿童早期假装的新见解”符合文章标题。故选C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。Musicisahugepartofourlives.____16____Butdowerealizejusthowmuchofaninfluenceitreallyhasonus?●____17____There’snothingquitelikeasongtocapturewhatwasgoingonculturallyatthattime.Theslangandlanguageusagearesoindicativeofthetimes,andyoucanprobablyrecallwhenasongwasmadebasedonwhatismentioned.●Itteachesusaboutlanguage.Mostparentssingtotheirchildfromanearlyage,assingingissuchanimportantpartoflearningalanguage.Ifyoutakeanotherlanguage,chancesareyoulearnkeywordsandphrasesthroughsongs.____18____Forexample,ifyouwereaskedtomemorizesentencesinSpanishyou’dprobablyhaveahardtime,butyoucansingoutafewlinesoftheMacarena.●It’showwecelebrate.Prettymucheverymomentwecelebrateinourlivesistiedtomusic—blowingoutourbirthdaycandles,scoringagoal,etc.____19____Holidaysaroundtheworldhavedistinctmusicthataccompaniesthem.Apartywithoutmusicjustisn’tapartyatall.●It’spartofourroutine.Musicjustbecomessointertwinedwithourlives.Whilewe’recooking,cleaning,orjustwalkingaroundthegrocerystore,it’salwaysthere.It’swhatwedowhenwe’rehappyorsad,andit’sbecomeourself-care.____20____Musichasbecomeourfavouritepastime,distraction,hobbyandartform.It’sSOnecessaryforshapingusandwewouldn’thaveitanyotherway.A.Itislikeatimecapsule.B.Musichelpsusfindouridentity.C.Withoutitwe’dprobablybelost.DItprovidesanformofrepetitioncontributingtomemory.E.Itisauniqueandbeautifulexperiencethatonlymusiccanprovide.F.Weevengetdowntomusicinourheadswhenwedoahappydance.G.It’sourtimetobealoneanddrownoutthestressandtheworldaroundus.【答案】16.C17.A18.D19.F20.G【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了音乐的重要性以及音乐对生活的影响。【16题详解】根据上文“Musicisahugepartofourlives.(音乐是我们生活的重要组成部分)”以及后文“Butdowerealizejusthowmuchofaninfluenceitreallyhasonus?(但我们是否意识到它对我们的影响到底有多大？)”可知，本句承接上文，进一步说明音乐为什么是生活的重要组成部分。故C选项“没有它，我们可能会迷失”符合语境，故选C。【17题详解】根据本段内容“There’snothingquitelikeasongtocapturewhatwasgoingonculturallyatthattime.Theslangandlanguageusagearesoindicativeofthetimes,andyoucanprobablyrecallwhenasongwasmadebasedonwhatismentioned.(没有什么比一首歌更能捕捉当时的文化。俚语和语言用法是如此的具有时代特征，你可能还记得什么时候根据提到的内容制作了一首歌)”可知，本段说明了歌曲可以捕捉当时的文化，并且具有时代特征，说明音乐具有时间特性，可以体现歌曲流行时的时代文化。故A选项“它就像一个时间胶囊”符合语境，故选A。【18题详解】根据上文“Mostparentssingtotheirchildfromanearlyage,assingingissuchanimportantpartoflearningalanguage.Ifyoutakeanotherlanguage,chancesareyoulearnkeywordsandphrasesthroughsongs.(大多数父母从小就给孩子唱歌，因为唱歌是学习语言的重要组成部分。如果你学习另一门语言，你很有可能通过歌曲来学习关键词和短语)”以及后文“Forexample,ifyouwereaskedtomemorizesentencesinSpanishyou’dprobablyhaveahardtime,butyoucansingoutafewlinesoftheMacarena.(例如，如果你被要求用西班牙语记住句子，你可能会有困难，但你可以唱出马卡雷纳的几句歌词)”可知，后文提到可以通过歌曲来记忆西班牙语，说明音乐对记忆有帮助。故D选项“它提供了一种有助于记忆的重复形式”符合语境，故选D。【19题详解】根据上文“Prettymucheverymomentwecelebrateinourlivesistiedtomusic—blowingoutourbirthdaycandles,scoringagoal,etc.(在我们的生活中，几乎每一个庆祝的时刻都与音乐有关——吹灭生日蜡烛，进球等等)”以及后文“Holidaysaroundtheworldhavedistinctmusicthataccompaniesthem.Apartywithoutmusicjustisn’tapartyatall.(世界各地的节日都有不同的音乐伴奏。没有音乐的派对根本就不是派对)”可知，本句主要说明音乐在庆祝活动时带给人们的影响。故F选项“当我们跳一支快乐的舞时，我们甚至会跟着音乐在脑子里跳”符合语境，故选F。【20题详解】根据上文“Musicjustbecomessointertwinedwithourlives.Whilewe’recooking,cleaning,orjustwalkingaroundthegrocerystore,it’salwaysthere.It’swhatwedowhenwe’rehappyorsad,andit’sbecomeourself-care.(音乐与我们的生活交织在一起。当我们做饭、打扫卫生，或者只是在杂货店里走动时，它总是在那里。当我们高兴或悲伤时，我们就会这样做，这已经成为我们的自我照顾)”可知，上文主要说明了音乐融入了我们的日常生活，本句为本段最后一句，继续说明音乐可以给我们自身所带来的好处。故G选项“这是我们独处的时间，淹没我们周围的压力和世界”符合语境，故选G。第三部分语言运用(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佳选项。Momgavemeanabundanceoflove.Herfirstlovelanguagewas____21____.Smellsofsoupsoftenfilledthehouse.Thecookiejarwasalways____22____freshly-madecookies!Butafewtimesayear,likemybirthdayortheSpringFestival,we’dhavea____23____treat-homemadefudge(乳汁软糖).Momwouldgotothestoreto____24____alltheingredients(原料).AndthensheshutherselfinthekitchenandI,inmyroom,waited____25____.Finally,I’dhearher____26____,“Diana,it’stime!”I’dflyoutto____27____.She’dmixeverythingtogetherandhandmethewoodenspoontostir.Thatwasmy____28____.Iwastheprofessionalstirrer.Itwastiringbutsomebodyhadtodoit.Thiswasnotthe____29____softfudge.Itwasnotcreamysoft.Itwashard.Softenoughtobiteintobuthardenoughthatit____30____anyonewhotrieditforthefirsttime.“Thisisfudge?”theywouldask.Mymom____31____rightbeforemythirty-firstbirthday.Icriedmyeyesout.ThatfirstSpringFestival,myaunt____32____,“Willyoumakemesomefudgeforthenewyear?”MythroattightenedwithtearsbutImanageda(n)____33____“yes”.WhenIhungupthatday,Idecided,monthsaftermymomleftus,to____34____thefamilytraditionofmakingfudge.It’snotjustaboutfudge.It’saboutamother’sloveand____35____.21.A.gifts B.food C.company D.support22.A.packedwith B.designedfor C.emptyof D.freefrom23.A.special B.luxurious C.costly D.refreshing24.A.enquire B.list C.purchase D.prepare25.A.gratefully B.nervously C.politely D.eagerly26.A.answer B.comment C.shout D.whisper27.A.help B.chat C.learn D.reply28.A.plan B.ambition C.choice D.job29.A.well-prepared B.average C.unique D.good-looking30.A.convinced B.confused C.interested D.pleased31.A.setoff B.settleddown C.passedaway D.steppedback32.A.called B.shouted C.texted D.added33.A.unwilling B.hesitant C.surprised D.choked34.A.continue B.simplify C.improve D.quit35.A.forgiveness B.sympathy C.tolerance D.connection【答案】21.B22.A23.A24.C25.D26.C27.A28.D29.B30.B31.C32.A33.D34.A35.D【解析】【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和妈妈一起制作一种自制软糖，母亲去世后，作者决定继续这一传统。【21题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的第一个爱的语言是食物。A.gifts礼物；B.food食物；C.company陪伴；D.support支持。根据后文“Smellsofsoupsoftenfilledthehouse.(汤的味道常常弥漫在屋子里。)”可知，母亲的爱的语言是食物。故选B。【22题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：饼干罐里总是装满了新鲜出炉的饼干！A.packedwith塞进；B.designedfor为……而设计；C.emptyof完全没有；D.freefrom免于。根据上文“Thecookiejarwasalways”指饼干罐里塞满了饼干。故选A。【23题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是每年有几次，比如我的生日或春节，我们会吃一种特殊的甜食——自制软糖。A.special特别的；B.luxurious奢侈的；C.costly昂贵的；D.refreshing使人精神振作的。根据后文“treat-homemadefudge”可知，他们吃特制的甜食，故选A。【24题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：妈妈会去商店买所有的食材。A.enquire询问；B.list清单；C.purchase购买；D.prepare准备。根据上文“Momwouldgotothestoreto”可知，去商店是为了购买食材。故选C。【25题详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：然后她把自己关在厨房里，我在房间里急切地等着。A.gratefully感激地；B.nervously紧张地；C.politely礼貌地；D.eagerly渴望地。根据后文“I’dflyout”可知，作者在房间里急切地等着。故选D。【26题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我听到她大喊：“戴安娜，时间到了！”A.answer回答；B.comment评论；C.shout叫喊；D.whisper低语。根据后文“Diana,it’stime!”指妈妈大喊，作者去帮忙。故选C。【27题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：我会飞过去帮忙。A.help帮助；B.chat聊天；C.learn学习；D.reply回答。根据后文“She’dmixeverythingtogetherandhandmethewoodenspoontostir.(她会把所有的东西混合在一起，然后把木勺递给我搅拌。)”可知，指作者要去帮忙。故选A。【28题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：那是我的工作。A.plan计划；B.ambition抱负；C.choice选择；D.job工作。根据后文“Iwastheprofessionalstirrer.Itwastiringbutsomebodyhadtodoit.(我是专业的搅拌器。这很累，但总得有人去做。)”可知，搅拌就是作者的工作。故选D。【29题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这可不是一般的软糖。A.well-prepared准备好的；B.average一般的，平均的；C.unique独特的；D.good-looking好看的。根据后文“Itwasnotcreamysoft.Itwashard.(它不是奶油般柔软的。它很硬。)”可知，不是一般的软糖，是硬的。故选B。【30题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：软到可以咬，但又硬到让第一次尝试的人感到困惑。A.convinced信服的；B.confused困惑的；C.interested感兴趣的；D.pleased高兴的。根据上文“Softenoughtobiteintobuthardenoughthatit”以及后文““Thisisfudge?”theywouldask.(他们会问“这是软糖？”)”可知，软糖是硬的，让第一次尝试的人感到困惑。故选B。【31题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：我妈妈在我31岁生日之前去世了。A.setoff出发；B.settleddown定居；C.passedaway去世；D.steppedback退后。根据后文“Icriedmyeyesout.(我痛哭流涕。)”以及后文“Mythroattightenedwithtears。”推测母亲去世了，故选C。【32题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：第一个春节，我阿姨打电话说：“新年你能给我做些软糖吗？”A.called打电话；B.shouted叫喊；C.texted发短信；D.added增加。根据后文“WhenIhungupthatday”可知，阿姨打来了电话，想要软糖。故选A。【33题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的喉咙因泪水而紧绷，但我还是勉强说了一个哽咽的“可以”。A.unwilling不愿意的；B.hesitant犹豫的；C.surprised惊讶的；D.choked哽咽的。根据上文“Mythroattightenedwithtears”可知，作者哽咽地说可以。故选D。【34题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天挂电话时，我决定，在妈妈离开我们几个月后，继续做软糖的家庭传统。A.continue继续；B.simplify简化；C.improve改善；D.quit停止。根据后文“thefamilytraditionofmakingfudge”指作者决定继续做软糖这一家庭传统。故选A。【35题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是关于母亲的爱和联系。A.forgiveness原谅；B.sympathy同情；C.tolerance忍受；D.connection联系。根据上文“It’saboutamother’sloveand”可知，软糖关于母亲的爱和联系。故选D。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。Amuseumcollectingandexhibitingancientobjects____36____(represent)oneofthegreatestarchaeological(考古的)discoveriesoverthepastdecadesinChinaopenedintheShanxicountyofXiangfen.TheTaosiSiteMuseumwasbuiltneartheTaosirelics(遗迹)site,whichwasincluded____37____thenationalresearchprojectontrackingdowntheoriginsofChinesecivilizationin2002.Judgingfromtherelics____38____(discover),researchersbelievethesitewasmostlikelytheruinsofthecapitalcityduringtheperiodofYao,anemperor____39____oneofthefoundingfathersoftheChinesenation.Overthepastdecades,morethan5,500piecesorsetsofrelics____40____(find)attheTaosisite,givingresearchersadequatematerialevidencetounderstandhowtheearliestChinesesocietyandnationwereformed.Among