2016年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）英语
英语笔试
第I 卷（共95分）
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例：Stand over there_____ you’ll be able to see it better.
A. or
B. and
C. but
D. while
答案是B。
1. —It was a wonderful trip. So, which city did you like better, Paris or Rome?
—______. There were good things and bad things about them.
A. It’s hard to say
B. I didn’t get it
C. You must be kidding
D. Couldn’t be better
解析：考查交际用语。句意：——这是一次很棒的旅行。那么，你更喜欢哪个城市，巴黎还是罗马？——很难说。它们都既有好的也有坏的东西。A.很难说；B.我不明白；C.你一定是在开玩笑吧；D.再好不过了。根据语境，
故选A。
答案：A
2. The dictionary is ______: many words have been added to the language since it was published.
A. out of control
B. out of date
C. out of sight
D. out of reach
解析：考查介词短语。句意：这本字典过时了：自从它被出版，很多单词被增加到这个语言中。A.失去控制；B.过时的；C看不见的；D.够不着的。根据句意，故选B。
答案：B
3. When walking down the street, I came across David, who I _____ for years.
A. didn’t see
B. haven’t seen
C. hadn’t seen
D. wouldn’t see
解析：考查动词时态。句意：当沿着街道散步的时候，我遇见了多年未见的David。根据语境，“not see”这个动作发生在come across之前，是过去的过去发生的动作，用过去完成时。故选D。
答案：C
4. The cooling wind swept through our bedroom windows, ____ air conditioning unnecessary.
A. making
B. to make
C. made
D. being made
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意：冷风从我们卧室的窗户吹进来，使得没有必要开空调了。前面的事情造成后面的结果，用现在分词作结果状语，表示顺理成章的结果。不定式也可以作结果状语，但是那是预料不到的结果。故选A。
答案：A
5. It was really annoying; I _____ get access to the data bank you had recommended.
A. wouldn’t
B. couldn’t
C. shouldn’t
D. needn’t
解析：考查情态动词。句意：这真是令人生气的；我不能进入你推荐的数据库。wouldn’t不愿意；couldn’t不能；shouldn’t不应该；needn’t不必。故选B。
答案：B
6. —I’m thinking of going back to school to get another degree.
—Sounds great!_____.
A. It all depends
B. Go for it
C. Never mind
D. No wonder
解析：考查交际用语。句意：—我在想回去上学再拿一个学位。—听起来很棒！努力争取吧。A.那就看情况而定了；B.去争取吧；C.没关系；D.难怪。故选B。
答案：B
7. ______ the average age of the population increases, there are more and more old people to care for.
A. Unless
B. Until
C. As
D. While
解析：考查连词。句意：随着人口平均年龄的增长，越来越多的老人要照顾。unless除非；until直到；as因为，正如，随着；while虽然，然而，当……时候。根据语境，故选C。
答案：C
8. Mary was silent during the early part of the discussion but finally she ____ her opinion on the subject.
A. gave voice to
B. kept an eye on
C. turned a deaf ear to
D. set foot on
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：玛丽在讨论的前一部分是沉默的，但是最后她说出自己对这个话题的观点。A.将……说出，透露，表明；B.注意，照看；C.对……充耳不闻；D.踏上。根据语境，故选A。
答案：A
9. We will put off the picnic in the park until next week, ____ the weather may be better.
A. that
B. where
C. which
D. when
解析：考查定语从句。句意：我们将把公园的野餐推迟到下个星期，那时天气可能会更好。使用定语从句，先行词是next week，定语从句中不缺少主宾表，缺少时间状语。故选D。
答案：D
10. The weather forecast says it will be cloudy with a slight _____ of rain later tonight.
A. effect
B. sense
C. change
D. chance
解析：考查名词辨析。句意：天气预报说今天今天会是多云，后半夜可能有雨。A.影响；B.感觉；C.改变；D.机会，可能性。故选D。
答案：D
11. The manager put forward a suggestion ____ we should have an assistant. There is too much work to do.
A. whether
B. that
C. which
D. what
解析：考查同位语从句。句意：经历提出一个建议，我们应该有个助手。有太多的工作要做。使用同位于从句说明suggestion的内容，并且同位语从句成分和意思都是完整的。用that引导，that不作成分，只是起到连接作用。故选B。
答案：B
12. I’m going to _____ advantage of this tour to explore the history of the castle.
A. put
B. make
C. take
D. give
解析：考查动词短语。句意：我要利用这次旅行来探索这个城堡的历史。take advantage of，意为“利用”，其他选项不能和advantage of搭配。故选C。
答案：C
13. You are waiting at a wrong place. It is at the hotel ____ the coach picks up tourists.
A. who
B. which
C. where
D. that
解析：考查强调句。句意：你在一个错误的地方等待。大客车是在旅店接送游客的。这里是强调结构It is/was+强调部分+that+其余部分，这句话强调的是地点状语at the hotel。故选D。
答案：D
14. I hate it when she calls me at work—I’m always too busy to _____ a conversation with her.
A. carry on
B. break into
C. turn down
D. cut off
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：我讨厌她在班上的时候给我打电话。我总是太忙了不能和她进行谈话。A.进行；B.破门而入；C.拒绝，声音调低；D.切断。故选A。
答案：A
15. I was wearing a seatbelt. If I hadn’t been wearing one, I ____.
A. were injured
B. would be injured
C. had been injured
D. would have been injured
解析：句意：我当时系着安全带。如果我没有系安全带，我就会受伤了。使用虚拟语气，根据if条件句用的had done可知，主句用would have done表示对过去情况的虚拟，而且I和injure是被动关系。故选D。
答案：D
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16—35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.
Cathy suffered some terrible 16 in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she 17 became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to 18 out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally 19 it. The team practice, 20 was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly 21 her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to 22 her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit 23 to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to 24 and insisted she go .
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t 25 a single practice. She had a 26 intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this 27 human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of 28 of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a 29 ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to 30 her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach 31 , “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her 32 and enthusiasm. 33 skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富)one can hold is the heart.”
It was the greatest 34 of my daughter’s life. With all she hade been 35 in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功).
16.
A. failure
B. pressure
C. loss
D. illness
17.
A. usually
B. finally
C. firstly
D. frequently
18.
A. improve
B. train
C. join
D. contact
19.
A. increased
B. found
C. created
D. made
20.
A. however
B. therefore
C. otherwise
D. instead
21.
A. use
B. survive
C. save
D. waste
22.
A. pull
B. tell
C. hide
D. fire
23.
A. afraid
B. nervous
C. ready
D. free
24.
A. take off
B. set off
C. give up
D. show up
25.
A. attend
B. miss
C. ban
D. Start
26.
A. rich
B. weak
C. firm
D. kind
27.
A. trusted
B. determined
C. experienced
D. embarrassed
28.
A. frustration
B. delight
C. excitement
D. surprise
29.
A. beginner
B. learner
C. partner
D. winner
30.
A. cheer on
B. compete with
C. respond to
D. run after
31.
A. admitting
B. explaining
C. announcing
D. whispering
32.
A. humor
B. will
C. honesty
D. wisdom
33.
A. Although
B. Since
C. Once
D. Because
34.
A. discovery
B. choice
C. influence
D. moment
35.
A. through
B. under
C. across
D. around
16.解析：考查名词辨析。根据下文的treatment可知，Cathy在童年的时候，得了可怕的疾病。A.失败；B.压力；C.损失；D.疾病。故选D。
答案：D
17.解析：考查副词辨析。根据上文After years of regular treatment可知，她最后健康了。A.通常；B.最后；C.首先；D.经常。故选B。
答案：B
18.解析：考查动词辨析。根据上文a dream came into her sweet little head可知，她想参加我们当地的游泳队。A.提高；B.训练；C.参加；D.联系。故选C。
答案：C
19.解析：考查动词辨析和固定搭配。根据上文She practiced hard可知，她最后做到了。A.增加；B.发现；C.创造；D.使得。make it做到，成功。故选D。
答案：D
20.解析：考查副词辨析。根据下文was a tough start可知，然而，游泳队的训练是个艰难的开始。A.然而；B.因此；C.否则；D.代替。故选A。
答案：A
21.解析：考查动词辨析。根据上文she coughed and choked可知，她咳嗽，窒息，在前几个星期几乎不能生存。A.使用； B. 生存； C. 拯救；节约；D.浪费。故选B。
答案：B
22.解析：根据Hearing her coughing bitterly one night可知，我决定将她拉开。A.拉；B.告诉，辨别；C.躲藏；D.解雇。故选A。
答案：A
23.解析：考查形容词辨析。根据wearing her swimsuit可知，她穿着游泳衣准备走。A.害怕的；B.紧张的；C.准备好的；D.免费的，自由的。故选C。
答案：C
24.解析：考查动词短语辨析。根据I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing可知，她拒绝放弃，坚持要走。A.脱下，起飞；开始流行；B.启程，引发；C.放弃；D.出现。故选C。
答案：C
25.解析：考查动词辨析。根据keep swimming可知，Cathy一直在训练，没有错过一次训练。A.参加；B.错过；C. 禁止； D. 开始。故选B。
答案：B
26.解析：考查形容词辨析。根据上文Cathy一直在训练，没有错过一次训练可知，她的内心有坚定的意志。A.富有的；B.虚弱的；C.坚定的； D. 好心的。故选C。
答案：C
27.解析：考查形容词辨析。根据下文with a passion and a mission可知，我十岁的女儿成长为一个有决心的人。A.信任的；B.有决心的；C.有经验的； D. 尴尬的。故选B。
答案：B
28.解析：考查名词辨析。根据下文often she would be the last swimmer in the race可知，她也有挫败的时候。A.沮丧，挫败；B.高兴；C.兴奋；D.惊讶。故选A。
答案：A
29.解析：根据上文the last swimmer可知，要Cathy接受她不是获胜者很难。A.初学者；B.学习者；C.伙伴；D.获胜者。故选D。
答案：D
30.解析：考查动词短语辨析。根据下文praise their accomplishments可知，Cathy在那里为队友加油鼓劲。A.向……欢呼，为……鼓劲加油；B.和……竞争；C.回答；D.追赶。故选A。
答案：A
31.解析：考查动词辨析。根据下文总教练说的话，可知，这里是指总教练宣布的事情。A.承认；B.解释；C.宣布；D.低语，耳语。故选C。
答案：C
32.解析：考查名词辨析。根据enthusiasm可知，教练说：是Cathy用她的意志力和热情激励了我们。A.幽默；B.意愿，意志力；C.诚实；D.智慧。故选B。
答案：B
33.解析：考查连词辨析。根据下文the most valuable asset可知，虽然技巧和才能带来巨大成功，但是一个人能拥有的最珍贵的财富是有心。A.虽然；B.自从；C.一旦；D.因为。故选A。
答案：A
34.解析：考查名词辨析。根据上一段内容可知，教练说这番话的时候是我女儿生活中最好的时刻。A.发现；B.选择；C.影响；D.时刻。故选D。
答案：D
35.解析：考查介词辨析。句意：这十年她经历的时候，是真正成功的时候。A.通过（内部），经历；B.在……下面；C.穿过（表面）；D.在……周围。故选A。
答案：A
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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。
A
A Language Programme for Teenagers
Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.
Our Courses
Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.
Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas—speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).
Course Type |
Days |
Number of Lessons |
Course Timetable |
Standard Course |
Mon－Fri |
20 lessons |
9:00—12:30 |
Intensive Course |
Mon－Fri |
20 lessons |
9:00—12:30 |
10 lessons |
13:00—14:30 |
Evaluation
Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.
Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.
Arrivals and Transfer
Our programme offers the full package—students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student’s full flight details at least 4 weeks in advance.
Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.
We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.
36. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course?
A. It is less effective.
B. It focuses on speaking.
C. It includes extra lessons.
D. It gives you confidence.
37. When can a student attend Standard Course?
A. 13:00—14:30 Monday.
B. 9:00—12:30 Tuesday.
C. 13:00—14:30 Friday.
D. 9:00—12:30 Saturday.
38. Before starting their programme, students are expected to _____.
A. take a language test
B. have an online interview
C. prepare learning materials
D. report their language levels
39. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to_____.
A. inform students of their full flight details
B. look after students throughout the programme
C. offer students free sightseeing trips
D. collect students’ luggage in advance
40. Which of the following may require an extra payment?
A. Cooked dinner.
B. Mealtime dessert.
C. Packed lunch.
D. Special diet.
36.解析：考查细节理解。根据表格的第三行可知，加强课程和标准课程的不同在于它包括额外的课程。故选C。
答案：C
37.解析：考查细节理解。根据表格的第二行可知，学生可以在星期二的9点到12点参加标准课程。故选B。
答案：B
38.解析：考查细节理解。根据Evaluation这段句子The majority of them take an online language test可知，在开始课程之前，学生要希望参加一个语言考试。故选A。
答案：A
39.解析：考查细节理解。根据Arrivals and Transfer这部分里面的第一句，可知，如果是full package，课程的组织者应该在整个课程的过程中照顾学生。故选B。
答案：B
40.解析：考查细节理解。根据最后一段的最后一句话可知，特殊的饮食可能要额外付款。故选D。
答案：D
B
Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for. But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions.
My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last moment. Book reports weren’t written until the final threat.
I’ve been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master’s degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a “vo-tech” student(技校学生). They’re called “motorheads” by the rest of the student body.
When a secretary in my office first called him “motorhead”, I was shocked. “Hey, he’s a good kid,” I wanted to say. “And smart, really.”
I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes. And they don’t often make school honor rolls(光荣榜).
But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who labor in clean shirts in offices don’t have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed. The cost to repair it was estimated at $800. “Hey, I can fix it,” said Jody. I doubted it , but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose.
My son ,with other motorheads, fixed the car. They got parts(零件）from ajunkyard, and ability from vo-tech classes. The lost was $25 instead of $80.
Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him.
These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes.
I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers don’t need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.
My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.
41. What used to be the author’s hope for his son?
A. To avoid becoming his clone.
B. To resemble him in appearance.
C. To develop in a different direction.
D. To reach the author’s unachieved goals.
42. What can we learn about the author’s children?
A. His daughter does better in school.
B. His daughter has got a master’s degree.
C. His son tried hard to finish homework.
D. His son couldn’t write his book reports.
43. The author let his son repair the car because he believed that_______.
A. His son had the ability to fix it.
B. it would save him much time.
C. it wouldn’t cause him any more loss
D. other motorheads would come to help.
44. In the author’s eyes, motorheads are _______.
A. tidy and hardworking
B. cheerful and smart
C. lazy but bright
D. relaxed but rude
45. What did the author realize in the end?
A. It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path.
B. It is important for one to make the honor roll.
C. Architects play a more important role than builders.
D. Motorheads have greater ability than office workers.
41.解析：根据第一段的句子You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for.可知，作者希望儿子完成他没有实现的目标。故选D。
答案：D
42.解析：考查推理判断。根据第三段的句子My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master’s degree in English.可知，作者的女儿学习很好。故选A。
答案：A
43.解析：考查细节理解。根据第六段的句子I doubted it, but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose可知，作者认为儿子修车不会给他带来任何损失。故选C。
答案：C
44.解析：考查推理判断。根据倒数第三段的句子These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes.可知，在作者眼中，motorheads是令人兴奋的，聪明的。故选B。
答案：B
45.解析：考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段的句子Most important, I have learned that fathers don’t need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.可知，作者最后意识到希望孩子按自己期望的道路走是不明智的。故选B。
答案：B
C
When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.
These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”
Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.
The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work.”
46. What do we know about John?
A. He enjoyed his career and marriage.
B. He had few childhood playmates.
C. He received little love from his family.
D. He was envied by others in his childhood.
47. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _____.
A. a description of personal values and social values
B. an analysis of how work was related to competence
C. an example for parents’ expectations of their children
D. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men
48. Vaillant’s team obtained their findings by _____.
A. recording the boys’ effort in school
B. evaluating the men’s mental health
C. comparing different sets of scores
D. measuring the men’s problem solving ability
49. What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4?
A. Quick to react.
B. Having a thin edge.
C. Clear and definite.
D. sudden and rapid.
50. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Competent adults know more about love than work.
B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.
C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.
D. Independence is the key to one’s success.
46.解析：考查细节理解。根据第一段的句子He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier.可知，John喜欢他的事业和婚姻。故选A。
答案：A
47.解析：考查推理判断。根据第二段的句子Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,可知，第二段Vaillant的话是解释为什么一些男孩成长为快乐的人。故选D。
答案：D
48.解析：考查细节理解。根据第三段的句子the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores可知，Vaillant的团队获得他们的发现是通过对比不同的得分。故选C。
答案：C
49.解析：考查词义猜测。根据第四段的句子The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp.和下面一句可知，这里sharp的意思是明确的，一定的。故选C。
答案：C
50.解析：考查推理判断。根据最后一段的句子One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work可知，情感健康对于好的成年人生活是基本的。
故选B。
答案：B
D
Failure is probably the most exhausting experience a person ever has. There is nothing more tiring than not succeeding.
We experience this tiredness in two ways: as start-up fatigue(疲惫) and performance fatigue. In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it has either too boring or too difficult. And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel.
Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical, not something in our muscles and bones. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.
Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors. Applying my own rule, I determined to write them in alphabetical order(按字母顺序), never letting myself leave out a tough idea. And I always started the day’s work with the difficult task of essay-writing. Experience proved that the rule works.
Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle. Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, however hard we work, we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can—then let the unconscious take over.
When planning Encyclopaedia Britannica (《大英百科全书》), I had to create a table of contents based on the topics of its articles. Nothing like this had ever been done before, and day after day I kept coming up with solutions, but none of them worked. My fatigue became almost unbearable.
One day, mentally exhausted, I wrote down all the reasons why this problem could not be solved. I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. Relieved, I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.
An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind. In the weeks that followed, the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind provided correct at every step. Though I worked as hard as before, I felt no fatigue. Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing.
Human beings, I believe must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.
51. People with start-up fatigue are most likely to .
A. delay tasks
B. work hard
C. seek help
D. accept failure
52. What does the author recommend doing to prevent start-up fatigue?
A. Writing essays in strict order.
B. Building up physical strength.
C. Leaving out the toughest ideas.
D. Dealing with the hardest task first.
53. On what occasion does a person probably suffer from performance fatigue?
A. Before starting a difficult task.
B. When all the solutions fail.
C. If the job is rather boring.
D. After finding a way out.
54. According to the author, the unconscious mind may help us .
A. ignore mental problems
B. get some nice sleep
C. gain complete relief
D. find the right solution
55. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Success Is Built upon Failure
B. How to Handle Performance Fatigue
C. Getting over Fatigue: A Way to Success
D. Fatigue: An Early Sign of Health Problems
51.解析：考查细节理解。根据第二段的句子In the former case, we keep putting off a task可知，有启动疲惫的人更可能拖延任务。故选A。
答案：A
52.解析：考查细节理解。根据第三段的句子The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.可知，为了防止启动疲惫作者建议首先处理最难得任务。故选D。
答案：D
53. 解析：考查细节理解。根据第五段的句子Performance fatigue is more difficult handle可知，当所有的解决方法都失败的时候，一个人可能会有表现疲惫。故选B。
答案：B
54.解析：考查细节理解。根据第五段的最后一句话可知，无意识的行为可能帮助我们发现正确的解决方法。故选D。
答案：D
55.考查标题判断。根据全篇文章和最后一段的内容可知，文章主要介绍造成失败的两种疲惫，以及如何克服疲惫。故选C。
答案：C
第II卷（共35分）
第三部分：写作
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
I’m a 34-year-old man, married, lived in a nice house, and have a successful career as an educational consultant. But my life was not always so great. I had a learning disability from an early age. I went to a special school where I got plenty of extra help. Still, I suffered the rest of my school days in public schools.
My life improved remarkably when I discovered art. The art world gave me a chance to express myself without words. I went to a workshop and gradually got good at making things with clay(黏土). Here I learned my first important lesson: disabled as I was in language, I could still be smart and well express myself with clay. And my confidence came along.
I got my next lesson from rock climbing. It was a fun thing but I was scared from the start. I soon noticed it wasn’t a talent thing; it was practice. So I did it more. After about five years of climbing, I found myself in Yosemite Valley on a big wall. I learned that if you fall in love with something and do it all the time, you will get better at it.
Later I decided to apply my previous experience to learning how to read and write. Every day I practiced reading and writing, which I used to avoid as much as possible. After two hard years, I was literate.
Having gone through the long process with art, rock climbing, and reading and writing, now I’ve got to a point in my life where I know I am smart enough to dive into an area that is totally unknown, hard, but interesting.
56. What made the author’s school days difficult? (No more than 5 words)
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57. Why did art give the author confidence? (No more than 10 words)
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58. What lesson did the author learn from rock climbing? (No more than 15 words)
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59. What is the meaning of the underlined part in Paragraph 4? (No more than 5 words)
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60. How does the author’s story inspire you to overcome difficulties in life? Put it in your own words. (No more than 20 words)
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解析：56.根据文章第一段的句子I had a learning disability from an early age可知作者学校的日子很难，因为他有学习障碍。
57.根据文章第二段的句子disabled as I was in language, I could still be smart and well express myself with clay.可知艺术给了作者自信，因为艺术可以帮助他表达自己。
58.根据文章第三段的句子I soon noticed it wasn’t a talent thing; it was practice.可知作者从爬山学到如果你喜欢一件事，就一直做，你会做得更好。
59.根据文章第四段的句子Every day I practiced reading and writing, which I used to avoid as much as possible. After two hard years, I was literate.可知，这句话的意思是：我会读书写字。
60.根据文章的内容和最后一段的句子I’ve got to a point in my life where I know I am smart enough to dive into an area that is totally unknown, hard, but interesting.可知，从作者的故事中我们学到，面对失败我们不应该灰心。
答案：56. (His) learning disability. Or: Having a learning disability.
Or: That he was learning disabled. Or: He had a learning disability.
57. He could be smart and express himself with clay.
Or: Art could help him express himself without words.
Or: He could well express himself with clay/art.
58. If you enjoy something and keep doing it, you will get better at it.
Or: The more you practice something, the better at it you will become.
Or: Practice makes perfect. Or: Practice leads to success.
59.答案：I could read and write.
60.答案：We should not lose heart in face of difficulties. If we work hard, we will find a way out.
Or: The author’s story tells me that I should be confident and practice hard overcome difficulties in my life.
Or: We should overcome our weaknesses and fears with courage and determination.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
61.假设你是晨光中学的学生会主席李津。一批来自英国的高中生与你校学生开展了为期两周的交流活动。现在，他们即将回国，你将在欢送会上致辞。请根据以下提示写一篇发言稿。
回顾双方的交流活动（如学习、生活、体育、文艺等方面）；
谈谈收获或感想；
表达祝愿与期望。
注意：
词数不少于100；
可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear friends,
How time flies!
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Thank you.
解析：这是一篇发言稿，要点都已经给出，关键在于要点要全面，不能有遗漏和省略。但是要点只是提纲，考生还要在此基础上增加细节，不要逐字逐句翻译，同时注意谋篇布局的顺序，运用合适的连接词连接全文，同时选择高级的词汇和语法句型让文章更有文采。审题时注意本文时态主要是一般过去时和一般现在时，描述要尽量选择简洁的语言，运用合适的语法规则和词汇要把各要点都准确表述出来。难点在于选择词汇和句型，可以灵活运用高级词汇和固定短语准确表达。还要用适当的连接词把句子连接起来，这样文章显得更连贯。
答案：略