2021-2022学年陕西省渭南市韩城市新蕾中学高三(上)第二次月考英语试卷(附答案详解)

2021-2022学年陕西省渭南市韩城市新蕾中学高三（上）第二次
月考英语试卷
A
In the United States, the word "holiday" is synonymous with celebration. The following four holidays per year are proclaimed by the federal government.
Independence Day
Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Now it is celebrated in all the states. The army marks the occasion by firing a 13-gun salute every year. Ceremonies may include parades, official speeches, visits to historic monuments and fireworks displays.
Memorial Day
This holiday, on the fourth Monday of every May, is a day on which Americans honor the dead. Originally a day on which flags and flowers were placed on graves of soldiers who died in the American Civil War, now it has become a day on which the dead of all wars and all other dead are remembered the same way.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day was established to honor Americans who had served in World War Ⅰ. It falls on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought. Veterans' organizations hold parades or other special ceremonies, and the US president customarily places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. It has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. Today, people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days. The most important part of the celebration is a traditional dinner. Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce potatoes pumpkin pies. Before the meal begins, families often pause to give thanks.
1. When is Independence Day？
A. May 14.
B. July 13.
C. July 14.
D. July 4.
2. Which holiday honors dead soldiers?
A. Independence Day.
B. Memorial Day.
C. Veterans Day.
D. Thanksgiving.
3. What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?
A. They say thanks.
B. They have friend gatherings.
C. They go on holiday.
D. They buy many cards.
B
As a 30-year-old teacher at a sport college, Wang Shasha is now used to the praise from her fans for her freestyle soccer skills. The former soccer player now has over 230, 000 fans on Douyin, the Chinese video-sharing platform run by TikTok's parent company ByteDance.
Inspired by Chinese women's soccer player Sun Wen, who was a captain in the national team, Wang fell in love with soccer and was encouraged to play it by her PE teacher when she was in the third grade. However, her mother didn't support her. Wang managed to change her mom's mind when her soccer skills helped her earn an offer from a top high school.
Just as Wang was ready to go into the national youth team, she was injured. "It was a difficult time for me. After thinking hard for almost a week, I decided to retire and go to college," Wang said.
After graduation, Wang became a soccer teacher. To attract more teenage followers, Wang began to play freestyle soccer. She practises for three hours a day, and spends another three hours recording and editing short videos.
"Soccer is my best friend. Although it takes a lot of time to make the videos, my passion(热情) for the sport has driven me to keep at it," Wang said. "Freestyle soccer is attractive to many young people so it can help promote(推广) the game."
"I hope more and more young people, especially girls, will fall in love with soccer and seek a beautiful life through me sharing my story online," Wang said.
4. Who made Wang Shasha fall in love with soccer?
A. Sun Wen.
B. Her mother.
C. Her high school teacher.
D. Her students.
5. How did Wang Shasha win her mother's support to play soccer?
A. By showing her deep love for the sport.
B. By practising soccer for three hours a day.
C. By entering a top high school with her soccer skills.
D. By making some videos of her freestyle soccer skills.
6. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. A soccer team.
B. Freestyle soccer.
C. Being a teacher.
D. Making the videos.
7. Why does Wang Shasha spend much time on the videos?
A. To get praised by fans.
B. To interest teenagers in soccer.
C. To share her beautiful daily life.
D. To help her students better understand soccer.
C
Manta rays（魔鬼鱼）are some of the creatures in the ocean who allow divers to swim right up to and interact （互动）with them.Unfortunately，these gentle animals are in big trouble.Since 2011，manta rays have been listed as a threatened species worldwide.
Peru，a country in South America，recently took a big step to protect giant manta rays ：It banned fishing for them.Although 12 other countries have passed laws to protect rays，Peru's may be the most important one yet.That's because there are more manta rays in the Pacific Ocean near Peru than in any other place in the world.
Giant manta rays are unusual-looking creatures.The giant，flat rays are typically about 4.5 meters wide and can grow up to 8 meters wide\ "They're" sort of like giant flying carpets underwater，says Joshua Stewart of the Manta Trust，an organization that researches manta rays.
People catch rays for their meal.Overfishing is bad for any sea creature，but it's even worse for manta rays.Female manta rays usually have only one baby every two to five years.So every ray that's caught hurts the population in a big way.People who break Peru's new law can be fined or have their fishing licenses taken away.Even rays caught accidentally in fishing nets must be set free.
Earlier this year，the Manta Trust attached video cameras，called Crittercams，to manta rays off the west coast of Mexico.The footage （连续镜头）the cameras collect could help researchers predict where rays swim and when.The scientists could use the information to warn fishing boats to avoid these areas，helping reduce the number of accidentally caught rays.
Stewart says ifs important to protect these unique creatures. " There's really no other animal that compares in size and that you can have interactions with in the wild."
8. What's a characteristic of manta rays？______
A. They can fly like a bird.
B. They are usually of small size.
C. They are very friendly to people.
D. They like swimming up and down.
9. What's the current situation of manta rays？______
A. They haven't their own home.
B. They only live in the Pacific Ocean.
C. Their number has dropped greatly.
D. Almost no female rays give birth.
10. Except for doing research on manta rays，the Manta Trust is also trying to ______ .
A. protect them
B. look for more rays
C. make films about them
D. reduce their population
11. How does Stewart feel about Peru's new law？______
A. It makes no sense.
B. It is hard to follow.
C. It needs improvement.
D. It is really essential.
D
Added sugar exists in nearly 70 percent of packaged （袋装的）foods and is found in bread，snacks，and most breakfast foods.The average American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day （not counting the sugar that exists naturally in foods like fruit） .That's about double the suggested-limit for men （nine teaspoons）and three times as much as the limit for women （six teaspoons）.
A number of health organizations agree that cutting back on added sugar is a good idea.They believe that added sugar is a main cause of obesity，but normal-weight people can experience the same health problems connected with too much sugar.A 15-year study found that eating high amounts of added sugar doubles the risk of heart disease，even for people who aren't overweight.
Added sugar has also been connected with an increased risk for diabetes and even Alzheimer s disease. And increasingly，the scientific community is realizing the worrying nature of added sugar.Brain scan studies show that fructose （a form of sugar found in fruits）put in packaged foods influences the dopamine system，a messenger center in the brain that controls how we experience pleasure.Eating lots of fructose in packaged foods can create changes in the brain similar to those found in alcohol （酒精）addicts.
The fructose found in packaged foods is taken from com and sugar cane，and much or all of the fiber （纤维）has been taken away.Without the fiber to slow it down，your body gets a big amount of fructose that can cause health problems.However，not to worry ：When you eat a strawberry or other fruit，you are eating fructose in its natural state，and it comes with a lot of fiber，which slows the speed at which sugar enters your blood.Your body can deal with fructose well when it's eaten as fruit.
12. What do we know about Americans from paragraph 1 ？______
A. They eat too much added sugar.
B. They are eating more packaged foods.
C. They prefer added sugar to natural sugar.
D. They are adding more sugar to their foods.
13. What did the brain scan studies find out about added sugar？______
A. It may cause heart disease.
B. It can influence how the brain works.
C. It may be connected with Alzheimer's disease.
D. It can lead to people being unable to stop taking it.
14. What does the author think of eating fructose in fruits？______
A. It is all right.
B. It is harmful.
C. It makes the blood run slowly.
D. It can cause health problems.
15. What does the text mainly discuss？______
A. Why fructose works best with fiber.
B. How fructose does Americans good.
C. How added sugar can influence your health.
D. Why added sugar can be found in so many kinds of foods.
When you step into a new environment，you must have a strong wish to fit in.Fitting in means making more friends，having more influence on others and getting more chances to live a happier life.Here are some suggestions that can help you.
Be confident.Confidence attracts most people.Everyone is special and there is only one person like you in this world.Spend some time thinking about your strong points. (1) .You won't have much difficulty fitting in.
Be kind to everyone.Kindness is the bridge to your own happiness. (2) ，they will return it one day.Always give more than you receive，and think more of others than of yourself.A person who cares about others is popular everywhere.
(3) ，Various activities like playing football can help you to be known to others.You may add more friends to your circle.At the same time，you'll be amazed to see how much they like you.Instead of wasting time being alone，go out to dance and sing together with others to develop friendship.
Do smile to everyone every day.It makes both you and others feel happy. (4) .Humor catches others' attention as well.People will like you because you make them live happily.
(5) ，you will be accepted by people around you.As a result，you will fit in very well and enjoy your new life.
A.Be active in group activities
B.However，everybody needs friends
C.If you follow the suggestions mentioned above
D.A pleasant smile costs the least and does the most
E.When people notice your kindness
F.Even so，it often leaves one to wonder if we fit in well
G.If so，you will be able to build up confidence step by step
16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
F. F
G. G
17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
F. F
G. G
18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
F. F
G. G
19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
F. F
G. G
20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
F. F
G. G
I took up the violin at 8 and have continued playing since.My experience shows music could really (21) me to connect with people.
I used to(22) going to the teen group in our church.Being shy，I didn't have the courage to meet new people there.So I was never involved（参与）in any(23) .This was why the teen group always (24) me.But my parents asked me to go there.
Mark Bowen，the group leader，wanted to found a band within the group.He asked me to(25).At first，I wanted to(26)，thinking being part of a band would make my life(27) at the group.Finally with my parents' encouragement，I changed my(28) and became a band member as a solo （独奏）violinist. (29) I had tons of experience in performing with my school orchestra，I(30) played alone before.(31)，this made me nervous.But I was(32) after I found my violin going well with the other instruments.After several performances，I made friends with other(33).We shared music and told jokes.
What was(34) was a visit from a famous musician.One day during the training，a lady walked in.After we(35)，she walked towards me and said，"I heard a violin playing!So I followed the(36). " This was Charis a Rouse，the violinist I admired most.The thought of meeting her always made me(37) because she was so talented.And now she was(38) me.How amazing!She gave me many tips.And she told me though it's fun to play the violin，I should take the (39)seriously，as playing for the church is a huge responsibility. Looking back，joining the band made me(40)，and improved my musical ability.I really appreciate it for helping me grow up.
21. A. inspire B. save C. spare D. cost
22. A. keep B. consider C. hate D. enjoy
23. A. conversation B. celebration C. comment D. statement
24. A. confused B. delighted C. surprised D. depressed
25. A. teach B. join C. react D. leave
26. A. agree B. attend C. refuse D. quit
27. A. happier B. worse C. busier D. shorter
28. A. face B. job C. plan D. mind
29. A. Though B. Because C. If D. Before
30. A. always B. often C. never D. still
31. A. Additionally B. Naturally C. Strangely D. Similarly
32. A. accepted B. allowed C. relieved D. praised
33. A. coaches B. learners C. classmates D. players
34. A. undoubted B. unexpected C. required D. judged
35. A. finished B. started C. arrived D. agreed
36. A. show B. song C. step D. sound
37. A. calm B. excited C. active D. sensitive
38. A. standing for B. searching for C. turning to D. speaking to
39. A. performance B. result C. application D. advice
40. A. famous B. gentle C. sociable D. reliable
41. The culture and customs of New Zealand are incredibly unique.You would never think that a country (1) （locate）in the corner of the world would be so multi-cultural，but you (2) （real）don't realize how different it is until you arrive.There are literally people from all over the world that live in New Zealand.Most of the island is inhabited by immigrants from (3) （Europe）countries，but the "minorities" on the island make (4) a majority of the population.The native Maori play a large role in society，and many of their customs (5) （combine）with modern ones.
There are many Asians and Africans who have also immigrated to the country over the years，(6) （make）it a melting pot of cultures.But it's not like many other (7) （country）where there seems to be tension among the different cultures.People in New Zealand believe in a Principe that they call "a fair go". (8) something goes wrong，then people in New Zealand are more likely to give others (9) second chance so that they can prove (10) （they）or show that things can be done differently.
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42. 假如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，每句中最多有两处错误。

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。

Today was my father's birthday，which was so a big day for me that I wanted to give him surprise.My father always gave me that I wanted.He was busy but tried her best to do something for me.Actual，he was a great father for me.I told my mother that I wanted to make a dish for my father and she is very happy to teaching me.So when I went home after school，I rushed to the kitchen，prepared for the food.With my mother's help，I was very confident.When my father went home，he was very happy and praised for me a lot.He said this was the biggest presents he had received.
43. 假如你叫李华，最近你校进行了一次激烈的讨论：中学生应不应该上网。

请你给《二十一世纪报•中学生版》的编辑写一封信，根据下表把讨论情况作简要描述。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Some students go to the next stars near our school almost every day.________________________
答案和解析
1~3.【答案】D、B、A
【解析】【文章大意】本文主要介绍了美国四个著名的节日：独立日、阵亡将士纪念日、退伍军人节和感恩节。

1. 根据Independence Day部分中的Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July".可知，7月4日是独立日。

故选D。

2. 根据Memorial Day部分中的This holiday, on the fourth Monday of every May...placed on graves of soldiers who died in the American Civil War（这个节日在每年五月的第四个星期一，是美国人纪念死者的日子。

最初是在这一天，旗帜和鲜花被放置在美国内战中死去的士兵的坟墓上）可知，阵亡将士纪念日是为了纪念逝去的战士的。

故选B。

3. 根据Thanksgiving部分中的Before the meal begins, families often pause to give thanks.（在用餐开始前，家人通常会停下来表达感谢。

）可知，人们在感恩节会说感谢。

故选A。

4~7.【答案】A、C、D、B
【解析】【文章大意】本文讲述了一名30岁的体育学院教师王莎莎利用抖音分享她踢自由式足球的视频，以吸引青少年对足球感兴趣。

1.
根据第二段中Inspired by Chinese women's soccer player Sun Wen, who was a captain in the national team, Wang... the third grade.（在中国女足运动员、国家队的队长孙雯的激励下，王莎莎爱上了足球，并且在三年级的时候，体育老师鼓励她踢足球。

）可知，孙雯让王莎莎爱上了足球。

故选A。

2.
根据第二段中Wang managed to change her mom's mind when her soccer skills helped her earn an offer from a top high school.（王莎莎的足球技能帮助她获得了一所顶尖高中的录取，她成功地改变了妈妈的想法。

）可知，王莎莎凭借她的足球技能进入了一所顶尖高中，因此赢得了妈妈的支持去踢足球。

故选C。

3.
根据第五段中"Soccer is my best friend. Although it takes a lot of time to make the videos, my passion(热情) for the sport has driven me to keep at it," Wang said.（王莎莎说，“足球是我最好的朋友。

尽管制作这些视频要花费很多时间，但我对这项运动的热情一直驱使我坚持下去。

”）可知，制作这些视频要花费很多时间，所以划线词it指的是“制作视频”。

故选D。

4.
根据第四段中To attract more teenage followers, Wang began to play freestyle soccer.(为了吸引更多的青少年粉丝，王开始踢自由式足球。

）和第五段中Freestyle soccer is attractive to many young people
so it can help promote(推广) the game.（自由式足球吸引了很多年轻人，因此它有助于推广这项运动。

）以及最后一段中I hope more and more young people, especially girls, will fall in love... my story online（我希望越来越多的年轻人，尤其是女孩，通过我在网上分享我的故事，爱上足球，并寻找美好的生活）可知，王莎莎花这么多时间在视频上是想让青少年对足球感兴趣。

故选B。

8~11.【答案】C、C、A、D
【解析】（1）细节理解题。

根据第一段Manta rays （魔鬼鱼）are some of the creatures in the ocean who allow divers to swim right up to and interact （互动）with them.Unfortunately，these gentle animals are in big trouble.（魔鬼鱼是海洋中的一些生物，它允许潜水员游到魔鬼鱼跟前并与之互动。

不幸的是，这些温和的动物陷入了大麻烦。

）可知，魔鬼鱼的特点是它对人类很友好。

故选C。

（2）推理判断题。

根据第一段Since 2011，manta rays have been listed as a threatened species worldwide.（魔鬼鱼自2011年以来已被列为全球受威胁物种。

）根据倒数第三段People catch rays for their meal.Overfishing is bad for any sea creature.（人们捕魔鬼鱼作为食物，过度捕捞对任何海洋生物都不利。

）由此判断出，魔鬼鱼的目前状况是它的数量大大减少了。

故选C。

（3）细节理解题。

根据倒数第二段Earlier this year，the Manta Trust attached video cameras，called Crittercams，to manta rays off the west coast of Mexico.The footage（连续镜头）the cameras collect could help researchers predict where rays swim and when.The scientists could use the information to warn fishing boats to avoid these areas，helping reduce the number of accidentally caught rays.（今年早些时候，魔鬼鱼信托基金会，在墨西哥西海岸附近安装了摄像机，叫做Crittercam。

摄像机收集到的影像可以帮助研究人员预测鳐鱼在何时何地游泳。

科学家可以利用这些信息，警告渔船避开这些区域，帮助减少意外捕获的魔鬼鱼的数量。

）可知，除了研究魔鬼鱼，the Manta Trust还试图保护它们。

故选A。

（4）推理判断题。

根据最后一段Stewart says it's important to protect these unique creatures.（Stewart 说保护这些独特的生物很重要。

）以及上文秘鲁通过的新法律就是保护魔鬼鱼。

由此判断出，Stewart 认为秘鲁的新法律真的很重要。

故选D。

本文是一篇说明文，短文报道了魔鬼鱼自2011年以来已被列为全球受威胁物种，并介绍了南美国家秘鲁在保护魔鬼鱼所做出的的努力。

做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。

12~15.【答案】A、D、A、C
【解析】（1）细节理解题。

根据第一段The average American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day （not counting the sugar that exists naturally in foods like fruit）.That's about double the suggested-
limit for men （nine teaspoons）and three times as much as the limit for women （six teaspoons）.（美国人平均每天吃添加糖17勺，这还不包括水果中自然含有的糖分。

这几乎是对男士规定9勺的两倍，是女士规定6勺的三倍。

）可知，美国人摄入的添加糖太多。

故选A。

（2）推理判断题。

根据第三段Eating lots of fructose in packaged foods can create changes in the brain similar to those found in alcohol（酒精）addicts.（在包装食品中吃大量的果糖可能引起大脑的变化，这和酒精让人上瘾是一样的。

）可知，吃大量的果糖会让人上瘾。

D.It can lead to people being unable to stop taking it.（它能导致人们不能自拔。

）符合题意，故选D。

（3）细节理解题。

根据最后一段When you eat a strawberry or other fruits，you are eating fructose in its natural state，and it comes with a lot of fiber.which slows the speed at which sugar enters your blood.Your body can deal with fructose well when it's eaten as fruit.（当你吃草莓或其它水果时，你吃的是自然状态的果糖。

里面有大量的纤维，这可减慢糖进入你血液的速度。

当作为水果吃的时候，你的身体就能较好地处理果糖。

）可知，作者认为摄入水果中的果糖是没有问题的。

故选A。

（4）主旨大意题。

根据文章内容，第一段讲美国人摄入太多的添加糖。

第二、三段讲添加糖的危害。

第四段讲袋装食物中添加的糖果和水果里的天然果糖之间的区别以及各自对人体的影响。

因此，本文主要介绍添加糖对人体的影响。

C.How added sugar can influence your health.（添加糖如何影响你的健康。

）符合文意，故选C。

本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国人食用添加果糖的情况非常严重，健康组织认为这会导致非常严重的健康问题。

做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。

16~20.【答案】G、E、A、D、C
【解析】（1）推理判断题。

根据段首的主题句
Be confident.Confidence attracts most people.Everyone is special and there is only one person like you i n this world.Spend some time thinking about your strong points. （要自信，自信吸引了大多数人。

每个人都是特别的，在这个世界上只有一个人和你一样。

花点时间想想你的优点。

）可知，本段中心词是"自信"；自信是一个人的优点。

选项中"so"指代上文的"Spend some time thinking about your strong points.""confidencet"与本段中心词一致。

G选项"If so，
you will be able to build up confidence step by step.如果是这样，你就能一步步建立起自信心。

"符合语境。

故选G。

（2）推理判断题。

根据段首的主题句Be kind to everyone.（善待每一个人）和上文
Kindness is the bridge to your own happiness.（善良是通向幸福的桥梁）可知，本段中心词是"与人为善"；选项中的"kindness"与本段中心词一致。

E选项"When people notice your kindness.当人们注意到你的好意时。

"符合语境。

故选E。

（3）标题归纳题。

根据下文
Various activities like playing football can help you to be known to others.You may add more friends to your circle.（诸如踢足球之类的各种活动可以帮助你被别人认识。

你可以在你的圈子里加更多的朋友。

）可知，本段的中心思想是积极参加活动来结交朋友；设空处位于本段的主题句位置，应该与此相关；且句子结构与第二、第三段的主题句结构一致。

选项A"Be active in group activities.积极参加团体活动。

"符合语境。

故选A。

（4）推理判断题。

根据段首的主题句
Do smile to everyone every day.It makes both you and others feel happy.（每天对每个人微笑。

它使你和其他人都感到快乐。

）可知，本段的中心词是"微笑"；选项中的"smile"与本段中心词一致。

D 选项"A pleasant smile costs the least and does the most.一个愉快的微笑花费最少，效果最好。

"符合语境。

故选D。

（5）推理判断题。

根据下文you will be accepted by people around you.As a result，
you will fit in very well and enjoy your new life.（你会被周围的人接受，因此，你会很好地融入并享受你的新生活。

）可知，适应周围的环境很重要，C选项"If you follow the suggestions mentioned above.如果你遵循上面提到的建议。

"符合语境。

故选C。

这是一篇说明文。

本文介绍了进入新环境之后如何快速适应的几条建议。

"七选五"这样的题型，主要目的在于考查考生对文章的整体内容和结构以及上下文逻辑意义的理解和掌握。

解题时最主要的两个步骤就是1．理清文章的逻辑和结构，2．在所给的原文中找出关键词或者说是线索词。

文章的整体思路能帮助你在答案中筛选出符合逻辑的选项，关键词则能帮助你确定更多的细节，排除相近的选项。

得出正确的答案。

21~40.【答案】A、C、A、D、B、C、B、D、A、C、B、C、D、B、A、D、B、D、A、C 【解析】（1）A．考查动词及语境理解。

A.inspire鼓舞；B.save拯救；C.spare饶恕；D.cost花费。

句意：我的经历表明，音乐真的能激发我与人沟通。

根据后文"me to connect with people"可知为短语inspire sb.to do sth.表示"鼓舞某人做某事"。

故选A。

（2）C．考查动词及语境理解。

A.keep保持；B.consider考虑；C.hate讨厌；D.enjoy欣赏。

句意：我以前讨厌去我们教堂的青少年小组。

根据后文"going to the teen group in our church.Being shy，I didn't have the courage to meet new people there."可知作者过去很害羞，所以讨厌去教堂的青少年小组。

故选C。

（3）A．考查名词及语境理解。

A.conversation对话；B.celebration庆祝；ment评论；D.statement 声明。

句意：所以我从来没有参与过任何对话。

根据上文"going to the teen group"提到去青少年小组，可知是去参与和他人对话的。

故选A。

（4）D．考查动词及语境理解。

A.confused使困惑；B.delighted使高兴；C.surprised使惊讶；D.depressed使沮丧。

句意：这就是为什么青少年小组总是让我沮丧。

上文提到作者从来没有参与
过任何对话，所以青少年小组总是让作者沮丧。

故选D。

（5）B．考查动词及语境理解。

A.teach教学；B.join加入；C.react反应；D.leave离开。

句意：他邀请我加入。

根据后文"thinking being part of a band"可推测Mark Bowen邀请作者加入乐队。

故选B。

（6）C．考查动词及语境理解。

A.agree同意；B.attend参加；C.refuse拒绝；D.quit停止。

句意：起初，我想拒绝，认为成为乐队的一员会让我在小组的生活更糟糕。

根据后文"thinking being part of a band would make my life"可知作者一开始认为成为乐队的一员会让自己在小组的生活更糟糕，所以是想拒绝对方邀请的。

故选C。

（7）B．考查形容词及语境理解。

A.happier更快乐的；B.worse更糟的；C.busier更忙的；D.shorter 更短的。

句意：起初，我想拒绝，认为成为乐队的一员会让我在小组的生活更糟糕。

结合语境，作者因为害羞本来就不参与小组对话，所以一开始拒绝是因为认为成为乐队成员会让自己在小组的生活更糟糕。

故选B。

（8）D．考查名词及语境理解。

A.face脸；B.job工作；C.plan计划；D.mind思维。

句意：最后在父母的鼓励下，我改变了主意，成为了乐队成员，担任小提琴独奏。

根据后文"and became a band member as a solo violinist"可知作者改变了主意，change one's mind"改主意"。

故选D。

（9）A．考查连词及语境理解。

A.Though虽然；B.Because因为；C.If如果；D.Before在……之前。

句意：虽然我有很多和学校管弦乐队一起演奏的经验，但我从来没有单独演奏过。

引导让步状语从句，表示"虽然"应用though。

故选A。

（10）C．考查副词及语境理解。

A.always总是；B.often经常；C.never从不；D.still仍然。

句意：虽然我有很多和学校管弦乐队一起演奏的经验，但我从来没有单独演奏过。

上文表示转折，结合后文"played alone before"可知作者从来没有单独演奏的经历。

故选C。

（11）B．考查副词及语境理解。

A.Additionally此外；B.Naturally自然地；C.Strangely奇怪地；
D.Similarly类似地。

句意：当然，这让我很紧张。

作者从来没有单独演奏过，所以自然很紧张。

故选B。

（12）C．考查形容词及语境理解。

A.accepted被认可的；B.allowed允许；C.relieved减轻，感到宽慰的；D.praised被称赞的。

句意：但当我发现我的小提琴和其他乐器配合得很好时，我松了一口气。

根据后文"after I found my violin going well with the other instruments"可知，作者的小提琴和其他乐器配合得很好，所以作者松了口气。

故选C。

（13）D．考查名词及语境理解。

A.coaches教练；B.learners学习者；C.classmates同学；D.players 队员。

句意：几场表演之后，我和其他队员成了朋友。

根据后文"We shared music and told jokes."可知作者和其他队员成了朋友。

故选D。

（14）B．考查形容词及语境理解。

A.undoubted无疑的；B.unexpected意外的；C.required必需的；
D.judged判断的。

句意：出乎意料的是一位著名音乐家的来访。

根据后文"was a visit from a famous musician"可知来访的是一位著名音乐家，作者对此感到意外。

故选B。

（15）A．考查动词及语境理解。

A.finished结束；B.started开始；C.arrived到达；D.agreed同意。

句意：我们结束后，她走向我说，"我听到拉小提琴！所以我就跟着声音来了。

"根据上文"One day during the training，a lady walked in.After we"可知音乐家是在训练结束后来的。

故选A。

（16）D．考查名词及语境理解。

A.show表演；B.song歌曲；C.step脚步；D.sound声音。

句意：我们结束后，她走向我说，"我听到拉小提琴！所以我就跟着声音来了。

"根据上文"I heard a violin playing!"可知音乐家是听着小提琴的声音来的。

故选D。

（17）B．考查形容词及语境理解。

A.calm平静的；B.excited激动的；C.active活跃的；D.sensitive 敏感的。

句意：想到要见到她，我总是很兴奋，因为她是如此有才华。

根据后文"because she was so talented"可知对方很有才华，所以作者对于见到她很兴奋。

故选B。

（18）D．考查动词短语及语境理解。

A.standing for代表；B.searching for搜索；C.turning to求助于；D.speaking to对……说话。

句意：现在她在和我说话。

结合后文"She gave me many tips."可知音乐家在和作者说话。

故选D。

（19）A．考查名词及语境理解。

A.performance表演；B.result结果；C.application应用；D.advice 建议。

句意：她告诉我，虽然拉小提琴很有趣，但我应该认真对待演奏，因为为教堂演奏是一项巨大的责任。

根据后文"playing for the church is a huge responsibility"可知此处指认真对待在教堂的表演，performance符合语境。

故选A。

（20）C．考查形容词及语境理解。

A.famous出名的；B.gentle温和的；C.sociable社交的；D.reliable 可靠的。

句意：回想起来，加入乐队让我变得善于交际，提高了我的音乐能力。

结合上文作者和队友成为了朋友，可知加入乐队让作者变得善于交际。

故选C。

本文是一篇记叙文。

主要讲述了原本害羞的作者在他人的邀请下成为了乐队的成员，担任小提琴独奏，最后加入乐队让作者变得善于交际，提高了音乐能力。

作者真的很感激它帮助自己成长。

完形填空考查学生综合运用语言的能力。

做题时，要先通读全文，掌握大意，然后结合选项，仔细阅读文章，选择最适合语境的词，注意上下文的呼应及语境。

41.【答案】【小题1】located
【小题2】really
【小题3】European
【小题4】up
【小题5】are combined
【小题6】making
【小题7】countries
【小题8】If
【小题9】a
【小题10】themselves。