高二下学期期末考试英语试题 (2)

甘肃省兰州市第一中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试
英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读选择
Journalism Fellowships
In this important year for Europe, here is your chance to become one of the finest reporters and launch a career at two of the most globally famous news organizations—The Economist & the Financial Times. Below are the details.
What do the prizes involve and who has the right qualifications?
Two awards are on offer: one, for a British applicant, will consist of a three-month fellowship (职员身份) in continental Europe at The Economist; the other, for an applicant from elsewhere in the European Union, will be in London at the Financial Times also lasting three months. Both winners will also receive £6,000 to cover accommodation and travel. The fellowships are open only to European Union citizens.
Who are the fellowships suited for?
The fellowships are established specially for those ambitious early-career journalists with bold ideas and a lively writing style, each capable of adapting to the excitement and pressures of a modern newsroom. The fellow should have a particular interest and curiosity about European affairs, as the prize aims to help continental writers understand Britain and British writers understand Europe.
What is this year’s su bject?
What is Europe’s greatest weakness? Please choose the country, institution, or issue that is of greatest concern.
How to apply?
Please send a submission on the subject above, together with a CV (简历) and covering letter. The submission can be:
an unpublished written article, blog post or data-rich essay of max 850 words
an unpublished 2-minute video
Entries should be sent, by the closing date of May 16th 2018, by e-mail to ncprize@. Successful applicants will be informed by the end of July 2018.
1．Why is the British winner to be posted at The Economist?
A．For him or her to tour more places.
B．For him or her to know Europe better.
C．To help him or her understand economics.
D．For him or her to become a European Union citizen.
2．Who are the fellowships intended for?
A．College students. B．Amateur writers.
C．New journalists. D．European politicians.
3．Which of the following can be accepted as a proper submission?
A．A published blog post. B．An unpublished 800-word essay. C．An unpublished photo. D．A 3-minute video.
When my three boys were young, our summer vacation consisted of driving the nine hours to my parents' place in Maine, where I grew up. While we loved those visits, the truth is we couldn't afford to go anywhere else. My husband, David, and I had finally saved up enough to buy our first home. We'd even made an agreement: We wouldn't spend more than $ 100 without consulting each other.
On one of those holidays, I took the boys to the local library, where a silent auction was underway. I was attracted by one item: Shot nearby, on the rocky coast, the photo was naturalistic, capturing the characteristic of the young subjects and the beauty of my home state. Up for bid: a session with the photographer.
In a hurry, I wrote down my name on the sign-up sheet, half sure that my offer of $ 500 would be topped. It wasn't. And though I felt bad about breaking my agreement with David, I was happy with my bid won.
The morning of the shoot, we put the kids into the car and drove to a favorite beach. The photographer, already standing in the parking lot with a camera around her neck, started snapping pictures the minute they got out of their car seats. She gently tried to persuade the boys forward, leading them to gather around a rock pool.
When the contact sheet arrived, I knew it had been worth the money. In the photos each boy's personality shone clearly.
More than a dozen years later, the portrait is a touchstone for me, a key to understanding who my children are. The photograph is a piece of art and a piece of our family history, worth every penny.
4．What was the author doing when she got to the silent auction?
A．She was prepared to take a picture. B．She was much annoyed by the boys. C．She was alone wandering in a library. D．She was suddenly appealed to by an item. 5．What does the author think of the photographer?
A．Beautiful B．Patient C．Elegant D．Courageous 6．What can be inferred from the passage?
A．The contact sheet was not entirely unexpected.
B．The couple might have quarreled a great deal.
C．The couple thought they could take better photos.
D．The picture was greatly cherished by the author.
7．What's the best title of this passage?
A．The Best Gift the Woman Ever Bought B．The Poor Life the Woman's Family Lived C．The Lovely Children the Couple Had D．The Influence the Picture Brought
Chloe Kim was one of America's top Olympians during last year's Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The snowboarding champion, who grew up in California, competed there at 17 years of age. She became the youngest woman ever to win an Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe competition.
She has recently won a halfpipe competition during the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado. But the 18-year-old snowboarder has decided to trade some trips down the halfpipe for an Ivy League education after an upcoming world championship competition in Utah. Beginning from next fall, Kim will be joining Princeton University's class. Instead of centering on the physics of her winning snow board moves, she could now be learning the subject in school. In a recent interview, Kim said, “While I have a special identity and my life has always been so different, I still aim to make my higher education experience as normal as possible.” Kim added, “I'd love to be Chloe, the girl who sits next to me in English class.”
Kim received widespread attention during the Pyeongchang Games. The publicity was fueled by her friendly, energetic nature as well as her interesting family story. Along her path to Olympic gold, Kim also became a social media star. She helped design a snowboarding Barbie doll in her likeness, rapped with hip-hop artist G-Eazy and joined other sports stars to be honored with ESPY Awards. While all of this was fun, Kim says she now looks forward to a new challenge—earning a degree from one of America's top universities. She says she
considers her acceptance to Princeton just as much of an honor as earning an Olympic gold medal.
She is still deciding what her exact field of study will be at Princeton. But she says it will involve something science-related, possibly chemistry or biology. She is attempting to work out a plan that will permit her to keep training while going to classes. Kim says her sports and educational goals go hand-in-hand. “It's all about progressing the sport and a lso pushing myself,” she said. “To see what can do, and how far I can go.”
8．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Kim's personality and family background help raise her publicity.
B．Kim majors in physics in Princeton University to improve snow board moves.
C．Kim thinks being admitted to Princeton earns her more honors than being a sports star. D．Kim decides to give up the upcoming world championship competition in Utah.
9．By saying "I'd love to be Chloe, the girl who sits ne xt to me in English class”, Kim______. A．tries to hide her identity as snowboarding champion
B．desires to live a normal life in her study experience
C．determines to forget all about her earlier sports life
D．hopes the girl sitting by her is named Chloe as her
10．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．Snowboarding Champion Regains Popularity with Sports Lovers
B．Snowboarding Champion Challenges Other Fields Successfully
C．Snowboarding Champion Sets Sights on Education
D．Snowboarding Champion Cooperates with Princeton University
11．From which is the passage probably taken?
A．A study brochure B．A short-story collection
C．A newspaper D．An autobiography
A business school in Paris will soon begin using artificial intelligence and facial analysis to determine whether students are paying attention in class. The software, called Nestr, is used in two online classes at the ESG business school beginning in September.
The idea, according to LCA founder Marcel Saucet, is to use the data that Nestor collects to improve the performance both students and professors. The software uses students' webcams(网络摄像头)to analyze eye movements and facial expressions and determine
whether students are paying attention to a video lecture. Professors would also be able to identify moments when students' attention declined, which could help to improve their teaching.
Advocates for AI in education say the technology could be used as a digital tutor that would adapt to a student's individual needs, and help develop more effective studying habits. Such software could also help teachers by providing quantitative(定量的)feedback on the effectiveness of their teaching.
But AI programs rely on massive information of personal data. and there are concerns over how such data would be treated. Saucet says Nestor won't store any of the video footage(片段)it captures and that his company has no plans to sell any other data the software collects. In addition, some are concerned that AI may one day replace teachers.
Rose Luckin, a professor at the University College London Knowledge Lab, says AI could unlock the "black box of learning" by providing information on how and when learning happens. But she cautions(告诫)against adopting new technologies that, while alluring, may not actually respond to critical needs. She thinks a program like Nestor could be useful for students who take classes remotely, since "there isn’t a human there watching them". So Luckin sees the technology more as an assistant, rather than a replacement.
Sauce agrees. "Human contact is not going to go away, " he says. "There will always be professors."
12．How does Nestor work to tell whether students are paying attention?
A．By controlling the thoughts of students
B．By analyzing eye movements and facial expressions
C．By collecting all the data of students' performance in class
D．By reminding professors to pay more attention to students
13．What does the underlined word "alluring" probably mean in the fifth paragraph? A．Attractive
B．Controversial
C．Limited
D．Alarming
14．What do people concern about Nestor?
A．It will teach courses in place of teachers.
B．Nestor won't store any information it collects.
C．It can prevent students from more effective studying habits.
D．It can't benefit the company by selling students' data it collects.
15．What is Rose Luckin's attitude towards using Nestor?
A．Favorable
B．Doubtful
C．Objective
D．Disapproving
二、七选五
Below are some ways to show appreciation to your parents: Obey and respect them—This is a very important thing to do. Parents are very pleased when their daughters or sons obey and respect them. They feel like they are so important, and they feel like everything they have done for their daughters or sons is very worth it. 16．. Obeying and respecting parents is also a way to show you value them so much.
Give time to them—I know we are all growing up. 17．. You have work, or you have school activities that keep you busy. But hey, do you forget that as you grow up, your parents are also getting old? When your parents see you every day, they feel more alive. So give them time. It's not that hard.18．－Well, I know all parents have their own special occasions. You must remember them and celebrate them. Nothing can make your parents happier than celebrating their special occasions with their loved ones, especially their birthdays.
Keep eating together at mealtimes—Even though you are busy or you don't live with your parents, at least find some time to eat together with your parents. You are even luckier if you are living together with your parents. Lots of families are losing the practice of eating together. 19．So you can discuss family matters, or family conflicts. Your parents can also discuss proper behavior and manners during eating together. 20．.
A．Remember and celebrate special occasions
B．This is also family bonding and you get to know each other
C．Take some time this Sunday to take them to the movie theater
D．If ever your parents are busy, ask them to find time to eat together
E.Do not make your parents feel they don't have a place in your life
F.You need to do things to be successful because you keep on growing up.
G.Pick up some items from your local grocery and cook something delicious for your parents
三、完形填空
When I first met my new parrot, Chico, his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I 21 him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch looking 22 . He didn't even flap his wings in a(n) 23 to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.
One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made a(n) 24 amount of noise. Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started 25 flapping his wings for the first time ever — then he lifted off the 26 like a space shuttle! I was amazed and 27 . Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for 28 !
Two days later Chico returned. First I tried to 29 him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his cage and 30 it away — still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back. 31 , he flew onto my shoulder.
From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him 32 early and he would fly around and be back before dark. The routine lasted for two months 33 suddenly Chico became 34 . The 35 said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the neighborhood. Within a few days he died.
I was very sad. The 36 crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what 37 is there in being a bird if you can't fly?
Chico made his first 38 for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a 39 when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you don't set yourself free, what will be the
40 of your life.
21．A．brought B．seated C．caught D．chased 22．A．comfortable B．painful C．patient D．anxious 23．A．attempt B．stage C．journey D．path 24．A．serious B．first C．incredible D．accessible 25．A．slowly B．gently C．madly D．gracefully 26．A．ground B．branch C．window D．house
27．A．moved B．shocked C．delighted D．excited 28．A．patience B．exchange C．rescue D．escape 29．A．trick B．fasten C．seize D．expect 30．A．threw B．drove C．gave D．sent 31．A．At last B．As usual C．Once in a while D．In the meantime 32．A．out B．off C．away D．alone 33．A．until B．while C．since D．although 34．A．active B．weak C．annoying D．miserable 35．A．teacher B．community C．passer-by D．vet 36．A．fact B．thought C．concern D．detail 37．A．problem B．meaning C．interest D．mistake 38．A．relief B．willingness C．communication D．breakthrough 39．A．breath B．look C．holiday D．chance 40．A．success B．purpose C．contribution D．importance
四、用单词的适当形式完成短文
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

After four years of living here, I have a better 41．(understand) of northern China's food.
Northern China's hearty food is 42．(general) more acceptable to Westerners. They can enjoy Beijing roast duck, beef and dairy from Inner Mongolia, and Korean dishes in the northeast. Northern China experiences cold and dry winters, and hot summers, 43．(make) calories and salt replacement more important. As a result, northern dishes have strong flavors, compared with the south 44．dishes are lighter in flavor.
Wheat is the main crop of northern China, and you will find a variety of wheat-flour 45．(product). Rice is also eaten in the north, but it is certainly secondary to wheat. Dumplings are very popular in the north, 46．(serve) with vinegar for dipping.
Northerners tend to eat more meat and dairy for the purpose 47．fighting against the cold weather. Most meat dishes 48．(base) on mutton, pork, beef, chicken and fish.
49．are less fresh vegetables available because of the cold weather. Fruit is traditionally limited to a few hard seasonal varieties like apples, so it doesn't feature much in the cuisine, although the northwest is famous for 50．(it) dried fruit and wine.
五、短文改错
51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/\），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Graduation finally came. My classmates and I made up our minds do something. Someone suggested make a video to record our experiences at school and we agreed. Material collecting took us a whole week, during it we interviewed our teachers and took picture of every aspect of school life. The editing part after that was tough. We debated over what to put them into the video. Some disagreements were unavoidable, and the video turned out perfect. Several days later, when the video was played on a graduation ceremony, it was very popular for everyone. What a wonderfully time the students and teachers shared! That surely gives us a great sense of achievement.
六、提纲类作文
52．一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是“我理想中的职业”，请你根据下列提示完成短文。

⒈理想中的职业；
⒉选择的理由；
⒊为此所要做的准备。

注意：1. 词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案
1．B
2．C
3．B
【分析】
本文为应用文。

主要介绍了《经济学人》和《金融时报》提供的两个奖项，包括参赛者的资格、参赛作品内容、如何申请等详细信息。

1．细节理解题。

根据Who are the fellowships suited for?部分中最后一句the prize aims to help continental writers understand Britain and British writers understand Europe.可知，这项奖项旨在帮助欧洲大陆作家了解英国和英国作家对欧洲的了解。

对于英国作家来说就是更好地了解欧洲大陆。

分析选项可知选B项。

2．推理判断题。

根据第一段第一句中的“launch a career”及Who are the fellowships suited for? 部分中的The fellowships are established specially for those ambitious early-career journalists with bold ideas and a lively writing style可知，是专为那些处于早期的职业记者设立的，可推断出就是新的记者，故选C项。

3．细节理解题。

根据第四部分中的How to apply?的内容：简历和求职信，提交可以是：一篇不超过850字未发表的文章、未发表的2分钟视频等，故只有B正确。

故选B项。

4．D
5．B
6．D
7．A
【分析】
这是一篇记叙文。

文章主要记叙了作者在图书馆的无声拍卖中竞拍到了一次和摄影师约拍的机会，于是和孩子们一起去了他们最喜欢的海滩拍照，摄影师也非常耐心温柔。

最后在照片中，每个男孩的个性都很鲜明，作者非常喜欢这幅画，认为这张照片是一件艺术品，为它花的每一分钱都值。

4．
细节理解题。

根据第二段中On one of those holidays, I took the boys to the local library, where a
silent auction was underway. I was attracted by one item: Shot nearby, on the rocky coast, the photo was naturalistic, capturing the characteristic of the young subjects and the beauty of my home state.可知在其中一个假期里，我带着孩子们去了当地的图书馆，那里正在进行一场无声的拍卖。

有一个东西吸引了我：在附近的岩石海岸拍摄的这张照片很自然，捕捉到了年轻对象的特点和我家乡的美丽。

由此可知，作者去无声拍卖时，突然被一个东西吸引住了。

故选D。

5．
推理判断题。

根据第四段中The photographer, already standing in the parking lot with a camera around her neck, started snapping pictures the minute they got out of their car seats. She gently tried to persuade the boys forward, leading them to gather around a rock pool.可知摄影师已经把相机挂在了她的脖子上，站在停车场里，在他们离开汽车座椅的那一刻就开始拍照。

她温柔地试图说服男孩们向前走，把他们带到一个岩石池塘周围。

由此可推知，作者通过对摄影师拍摄期间行为的描述表现了摄影师对孩子们很温柔有耐心，可知作者认为摄影师有耐心。

故选B。

6．
推理判断题。

根据最后一段More than a dozen years later, the portrait(肖像画)is a touchstone for me, a key to understanding who my children are. The photograph is a piece of art and a piece of our family history, worth every penny.可知十几年后，这幅画像成了我的试金石，一把了解我的孩子是谁的钥匙。

这张照片是一件艺术品，也是我们家族历史的一部分，为它花的每一分钱都值。

由此可推知，这幅画深受作者的喜爱。

故选D。

7．
主旨大意题。

根据最后一段More than a dozen years later, the portrait(肖像画)is a touchstone for me, a key to understanding who my children are. The photograph is a piece of art and a piece of our family history, worth every penny.可知十几年后，这幅画像成了我的试金石，一把了解我的孩子是谁的钥匙。

这张照片是一件艺术品，也是我们家族历史的一部分，为它花的每一分钱都值。

结合文章主要记叙了作者在图书馆的无声拍卖中竞拍到了一次和摄影师约拍的机会，于是和孩子们一起去了他们最喜欢的海滩拍照，摄影师也非常耐心温柔。

最后在照片中，每个男孩的个性都很鲜明，作者非常喜欢这幅画，认为这张照片是一件艺术品，为它花的每一分钱都值。

由此可知，A选项“这个女人买过的最好的礼物”最符合文章标题。

故选A。

8．A
9．B
10．C
11．C
【分析】
这是一篇新闻报道。

文章介绍了美国单板滑雪冠军Chloe Kim，决定放弃U型场地比赛，转而接受常春藤联盟的教育。

文章还介绍了Kim所取得的一些成就，以及她对在普林斯顿大
学接受教育的看法。

8．
细节理解题。

根据第三段中Kim received widespread attention during the Pyeongchang Games. The publicity was fueled by her friendly, energetic nature as well as her interesting family story.可
知Kim在平昌冬奥会期间受到了广泛关注。

她友善、精力充沛的性格以及她有趣的家庭故
事更提高了她的知名度。

由此可知，A选项“Kim的个性和家庭背景有助于提高她的知名度”正确。

故选A。

9．
推理判断题。

根据第二段中In a recent interview, Kim said, “While I have a special identity and my life has always been so different, I still aim to make my higher education experience as normal as possible.”可知在最近的一次采访中，Kim说，“虽然我有一个特殊的身份，我的生活也一直是如此的不同，但我仍然努力让我的高等教育经历尽可能正常。

”由此可推知，Kim说“I'd love to be Chloe, the girl who sits next to me in English class”是希望在她的学习经历中过上正常的生活。

故选B。

10．
主旨大意题。

根据第二段中But the 18-year-old snowboarder has decided to trade some trips down the halfpipe for an Ivy League education after an upcoming world championship competition in Utah.可知但这位18岁的单板滑雪选手决定在即将到来的犹他州世界冠军赛后，用U型场地比赛来换取常春藤联盟的教育。

结合文章介绍了美国单板滑雪冠军Chloe Kim，决定放弃U 型场地比赛，转而接受常春藤联盟的教育。

文章还介绍了Kim所取得的一些成就，以及她对在普林斯顿大学接受教育的看法。

由此可知，C选项“单板滑雪冠军将目光投向教育领域”最符合文章标题。

故选C。

11．
推理判断题。

根据文章介绍了美国单板滑雪冠军Chloe Kim，决定放弃U型场地比赛，转而接受常春藤联盟的教育。

文章还介绍了Kim所取得的一些成就，以及她对在普林斯顿大学接
受教育的看法。

可知文章属于对体育名人的报道，最有可能选自一份报纸。

故选C。

12．B
13．A
14．A
15．C
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。

文章主要介绍了法国一所学校安装了面部识别系统，目的是实时监控学生的面部表情和眼神，看学生上课时是否走神。

12．
细节理解题。

根据文章第二段的The software uses students' webcams(网络摄像头)to analyze eye movements and facial expressions and determine whether students are paying attention to a video lecture.（该软件利用学生的网络摄像头来分析他们的眼部运动和面部表情，从而判断学生是否在专心听讲视频。

）可知，Nestor是通过监控并分析学生的面部运动和面部表情来评估学生注意力集中的程度。

故选B。

13．
词义猜测题。

上句Rose Luckin说了Nestor的好处，接着下句转折说，尽管诱人，但是她告诫人们不要使用新技术。

alluring意为“诱人的”，attractive意为“吸引人的”，符合题意。

故选A。

14．
细节理解题。

根据文章第四段there are concerns over how such data would be treated.（人们担心这些数据会被如何处理）和In addition, some are concerned that AI may one day replace teachers.（此外，一些人担心人工智能有一天会取代教师。

）可知，它所收集的信息如何处理以及它将来在课堂上是否会代替老师是人们担心的事情。

故选A。

15．
推理判断题。

根据文章第五段Rose Luckin, a professor at the University College London Knowledge Lab, says AI could unlock the "black box of learning" by providing information on how and when learning happens. But she cautions(告诫)against adopting new technologies that, while alluring, may not actually respond to critical needs.（伦敦大学学院(University College London)知识实验室教授罗斯•瑞金(Rose Luckin)表示，人工智能可以通过提供学习发生的方式和时
间的信息，打开“学习的黑盒子”。

但她告诫人们不要采用那些虽然诱人，但实际上可能无法满足关键需求的新技术。

）可推知，Rose对这项技术作出了客观的评价。

故选C。

【点睛】
推理判断试题属于高层次阅读理解题。

这种题型包括判断题和推理题。

这两类题常常相互依存，推理是为了得出正确的判断，正确的判断又依赖于合乎逻辑的推理。

做好该题型要从整体上把握语篇内容，在语篇的表面意义与隐含意义、已知信息与未知信息间架起桥梁，透过字里行间，去体会作者的“弦外之音”。

推理判断题常常可以分为如下几类：（1）细节推断。

如时间、地点、人物关系等；（2）逻辑推断。

根据已知的结果推断导致结果产生的可能原因；（3）目的、意图、态度推断。

根据文章的论述，推断作者的写作目的以及作者情感态度；（4）预测想象推断。

文章没有明确说明，要求根据语篇对文章可能涉及的内容进行预测判断。

（5）预测文章出处。

根据文章主旨判断出文章可能出自什么地方。

例如，本文中的第4小题就属于态度推断题。

根据第五段Rose Luckin, …says AI could unlock the "black box of learning" by providing information on how and when learning happens. But she cautions(告
诫)against adopting new technologies that, while alluring, may not actually respond to critical needs.可知，Rose的评价既说了优点，也说了不足之处，因此是客观的。

故选C。

16．E
17．F
18．A
19．D
20．B
【分析】
本文是一篇说明文，主要向我们介绍了一些向父母表达感激的做法。

16．
本段的中心意思是要服从和尊敬父母，根据空格前2句“they fe el like …父母喜欢……”，再根据话题一致原则可知E选项（不要让父母觉得他们在你的生活中没有位置）与前文意思连贯，故答案为E。

17．
由空格前一句“I know we are all growing up我知道我们都在长大”和空格后一句“You have work, or you have school activities that keep you busy.你有工作或学习活动让你忙碌起来”可知
这几句在说我们能陪伴父母的时间并不多，因为随着我们长大，我们有很多事情要做，F项中的“keep on growing up”和空格前的“all growing up”相照应，并与空格前后语义连贯，故答案为F。

18．
根据空格后几句“Well, I know all parents have their own special occasions. You must remember them and celebrate them. Nothing can make your parents happier than celebrating their special occasions with the ir loved ones, especially their birthdays.”可知，主要是说要记住并去庆祝父母的一些特别时刻，故选项A最为恰当。

19．
本段的中心意思是要尽量陪父母一起吃饭，上文中的“Even though you are busy….即使你忙……”与D项“If ever your parents are busy, ask them to find time to eat together.如果你的父母也很忙，要求他们找个时间一起吃饭。

”形成对比承接关系，故D选项符合语境。

20．
空格处为段尾句，一般起到总结段落大意或呼应前文的作用，空格前几句“So you can discuss family matter，or family conflicts Your parents can also discuss proper behavior and manners during eating together”在说明家人一起吃饭的好处，结合选项，可知B项符合语境。

21．B
22．D
23．A
24．C
25．C
26．B
27．B
28．D
29．A
30．A
31．A
32．A
33．A
35．D
36．B
37．B
38．D
39．D
40．B
【分析】
本文为夹叙夹议文。

讲述了一只鹦鹉为了自由而努力飞翔。

虽然最后鹦鹉被传染上疾病死了，但是作为一只鸟不会飞行又有什么意义呢？由此说明我们人类也应该有生活的目的，有自己的追求，并为之努力。

21．
考查动词词义辨析。

句意：我让他坐在一根树枝上，希望能让他快乐些。

A. brought带来; B. seated使..就坐,能容纳; C. caught抓住; D. chased追求,追赶。

根据下文hoping to make him happier可知，当天气好的时候我会带它出去，我让它站在树枝上，希望这样可以让它更快乐一点。

故选B。

22．
考查形容词词义辨析。

句意：起初的时候它似乎很恐慌，在树枝上走来走去，看起来很焦虑，甚至都没有拍动翅膀尝试飞起来。

A. comfortable舒服的；B. painful痛苦的；C. patient耐心的；D. anxious焦虑的。

根据上文At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch 可推断，起初Chico似乎很困惑，走来走去，看起来焦虑。

故选D。

23．
考查名词词义辨析。

句意：起初的时候它似乎很恐慌，在树枝上走来走去,看起来很焦虑，甚至都没有拍动翅膀尝试飞起来。

A. attempt意图；B. stage阶段；C. journey旅行；D. path 路径。

根据下文Somehow he knew he was incapable（不知怎的，他知道自己无能为力。

）可知，它没有飞起的意图，故选A。

24．
考查形容词词义辨析。

句意：有一天Chico特别兴奋。

他来回地踱来踱去，发出了令人难以置信的声音。

A. serious严肃的；B. first起初；C. incredible难以置信的；D. accessible易接近的。

根据下文可知，Chico为起飞做准备，因此发出长鸣，让人防备不及难以置信。

故选C。

考查副词词义辨析。

句意：他有生以来第一次疯狂地拍打着翅膀，然后像航天飞机一样从树枝上飞了起来! A. slowly慢慢地；B. gently轻轻地；C. madly疯狂地；D. gracefully优雅地。

根据上下文语境可知，疯狂地（madly）拍打翅膀，是为第一次尝试飞起积蓄力量，故选C。

26．
考查名词词义辨析。

句意：他有生以来第一次疯狂地拍打着翅膀，然后像航天飞机一样从树枝上飞了起来! A. ground地面；B. branch树枝；C. window窗；D. house房子。

根据上下文可知，Chico试图从树枝上飞起，故选B。

27．
考查动词词义辨析。

句意：我感到惊讶和震惊。

A. moved感动；B. shocked震惊；C. delighted 高兴；D. excited兴奋。

作者没有料到Chico会突然尝试飞起，因此是震惊的，故选B。

28．
考查名词词义辨析。

句意：我不知道它的羽毛已经长出来了，而Chico一直等到时机成熟才逃走! A. patience耐心；B. exchange交换；C. rescue营救；D. escape逃跑。

根据上文可知，这只鹦鵡之前的羽毛被剪短了，无法起飞，因此Chico一直等到逃跑的时机成熟，故选D。

29．
考查动词词义辨析。

句意：起初我试图用食物把他骗回来，但他就是不愿靠近我。

A. trick 戏弄,欺骗；B. fasten栓紧，固定；C. seize抓住；D. expect期待,预料。

作者先用食物骗（trick）它过来，故选A。

30．
考查动词词义辨析。

句意：然后我把它的笼子扔了，它还是不来。

A. threw (away)扔掉；B. drove (away)赶走；C. gave (away)泄露，赠送；D. sent (away)派遣，驱逐。

两天以后，Chico回来了，作者先用食物骗它过来,但是它并不靠近，然后把笼子扔掉，它还是不来。

故选A。

31．
考查副词短语辨析。

句意：我用尽了方法它都不靠近我，直到我向它承诺，只要天气好就让它出去，最后它才飞到我的肩膀上。

A. At last最后；B. As usual照例；C. Once in a while偶尔；D. In the meantime同时。

一系列的操作以后，最终这只鹦鹉才飞回我的肩膀上。

本句说明这只鹦鹉很聪明，不希望被困在家里。

故选A。

32．
考查动词短语搭配。

句意：从那天起，只要天气好，我就让它早点出去，它就会飞来飞去，。