2023届山西省普通高等学校招生全国统一考试考前最后一卷英语试题含答案

这是一份2023届山西省普通高等学校招生全国统一考试考前最后一卷英语试题含答案，共13页。
 2023年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试考前最后一卷
英语（新高考卷）
（考试时间120分钟 试卷满分150分）
注意事项:
1.答卷前考生务必将自已的姓名准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时选出每小题的答案后用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
3.考试结束后将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力 略
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分60分)
第一节 (共15小题:每小题3分,满分45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
Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale
90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)
Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)
Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)
Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late Work
An essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1．Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A textbook. B．An exam paper. C．A course plan. D．An academic article.
2．How many parts is a student’s final grade made up of?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
3．What will happen if you submit an essay one week after the due date?
A．You will receive a zero. B．You will lose a letter grade.
C．You will be given a test. D．You will have to rewrite it.
B
We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools. Many young people don’t even realize it’s new. For them, it’s just normal.
This hit home for me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday. I had brought a children’s book to read. It had simple words and colorful pictures — a perfect match for his age.
Picture this: my grandson sitting on my lap as I hold the book in front so he can see the pictures. As I read, he reaches out and pokes (戳) the page with his finger.
What’s up with that? He just likes the pictures, I thought. Then I turned the page and continued. He poked the page even harder. I nearly dropped the book. I was confused: Is there something wrong with this kid?
Then I realized what was happening. He was actually a stranger to books. His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. He thought my storybook was like that.
Sorry, kid. This book is not part of your high-tech world. It’s an outdated, lifeless thing. An antique, like your grandfather. Well, I may be old, but I’m not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and produce audio. I use mobile payment. I’ve even built websites.
There’s one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I’ve spent little time in front of a camera, since I have a face made for radio. But that didn’t stop China Daily from asking me last week to share a personal story for a video project about the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
Anyway, grandpa is now an internet star — two minutes of fame! I promise not to let it go to my head. But I will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet.
4．What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2?
A．Provided shelter for me. B．Became very clear to me.
C．Took the pressure off me. D．Worked quite well on me.
5．Why did the kid poke the storybook?
A．He took it for a tablet computer. B．He disliked the colorful pictures.
C．He was angry with his grandpa. D．He wanted to read it by himself.
6．What does the author think of himself?
A．Socially ambitious. B．Physically attractive.
C．Financially independent. D．Digitally competent.
7．What can we learn about the author as a journalist?
A．He lacks experience in his job. B．He seldom appears on television.
C．He manages a video department. D．He often interviews internet stars.
C
Peter Kline has run over 100 marathons — a huge feat in itself. But what makes him so remarkable is that he has finished 45 of those marathons while pushing young people with disabilities in front of him. Kline wants them to know the joy of running too.
Kline started hitting the pavement when he was in his early 50s after running a 10K with his nephew. Eventually, he began running marathons — with the goal of qualifying for Boston’s famous race. And, years later, he did.
His friend Scott Patrick was diagnosed (诊断) with glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer, and asked Kline to run the race to raise money for cancer research. Kline helped Patrick and other volunteers raise about $60,000. Patrick passed away the same year, but not before Kline gifted him the finisher’s medal.
Being able to help others through his beloved sport made an impression. Kline, now 66, told CBS News he knew of a father-son duo (二人组) who would run races together — the father pushing his son with disabilities as he completed the course. But, he wondered, “What about kids who don’t have a dad to do that?”
After being connected to a woman with two daughters who have cerebral palsy (脑瘫), he decided to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon in 2012 with one of the girls. The little girl loved it, and Kline said his mission to share his love of the sport “just started rolling”. He has named the mission, “Marathons with Meaning”.
The young people he pushes have ranged in ages from 8 to 32 and have many types of disabilities, from cerebral palsy to traumatic brain injuries. “They love it. It’s like their Super Bowl,” Kline gushed. “They absolutely love the sounds, the noises, the feelings. As for the other runners, they’re always very generous. They give them high-fives.”
8．Whom did Kline start to run long-distance race with?
A．His nephew. B．His friend. C．His son. D．A little girl.
9．Why did Kline run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon in 2012?
A．To win a medal.
B．To raise money for cancer research.
C．To draw attention to people with cerebral palsy.
D．To let young people with disabilities experience the fun of running.
10．Which of the following words can best describe Kline?
A．Social and strict. B．Humorous and brave.
C．Determined and caring. D．Ambitious and reasonable.
11．What did other runners think of Kline’s running with disabled children?
A．They supported it. B．They thought little of it.
C．They expressed their objection. D．They didn’t understand such behaviour.
D
Reptiles, like snakes, lizards, and crocodiles are egg-laying animals. The species are cold-blooded, which means their bodies have the same temperature as the area around them. A recent report says that more than one-fifth of the world’s reptiles are at risk of going extinct.
The study, written by 52 scientists, is the first worldwide measurement of how threatened different species of reptiles are. For 15 years, between 2004 and 2019, researchers collected information on over 10,000 different kinds of reptiles. They gathered details from over 900 reptile experts around the world.
The report has revealed some unhappy news — 21% of all reptile species are in danger of extinction. That’s over 1,800 species in all. The study reported that at least 31 species of reptiles have already gone extinct. The main reason these reptiles are faced with extinction is that humans are taking over more and more of their natural habitats. More land continues to be cleared to make room for cities and towns. Large areas of land are also being cleared so that they can be used as farmland. Logging is another big threat to reptile habitats.
But even if reptiles aren’t considered lovely, they play a very important part in nature’s food chains. One service performed by reptiles humans should appreciate is that they are natural enemies to certain pests, like insects and rats, and therefore helping control their numbers.
Scientists say the good news is that we know what must be done to protect reptiles. Bruce Young, one of the leaders of the research, says, “We have all the tools we need. Protecting natural areas, especially rainforests, is at the top of the list. Studies show that saving natural areas doesn’t just protect mammals or birds, but all kinds of animals, including reptiles.”
12．What can we know about reptiles from the report?
A．There are over 10,000 different kinds of reptiles worldwide.
B．Reptiles are cold-blooded egg-laying animals.
C．Over 20% of reptile species are at risk of dying out.
D．Temperature rising poses the greatest threat to reptiles.
13．What mainly caused the extinction of at least 31 reptile species?
A．Loss of habitats. B．Human hunting.
C．More natural enemies. D．Environmental pollution.
14．What does the author think of reptiles?
A．Attractive. B．Intelligent.
C．Beneficial. D．Dangerous.
15．What does Bruce think is the most important in reptile protection?
A．Improving breeding methods. B．Developing new rainforests.
C．Strengthening cooperation. D．Saving their natural habitats.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题3分,满分15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。
Become a Better English Student with These Study Tips
●Study every day.
Learning any new language is a time-consuming process, more than 300 hours by some estimates. Rather than try and cram (临时死记硬背) a few hours of review once or twice a week, most experts say short, regular study sessions are more effective. ____16____
●Keep things fresh.
Instead of focusing on one single task for the entire study session, try mixing things up. Study a little grammar, then do a short listening exercise, then perhaps read an article on the same topic. Don’t do too much. ____17____ The variety will keep you engaged and make studying more fun.
●Read, watch, and listen.
Reading English-language newspapers and books, listening to music, or watching TV can also help you improve your written and verbal comprehension skills. By doing so repeatedly, you’ll begin to unconsciously absorb things like pronunciation, speech patterns, accents, and grammar. Keep pen and paper handy and write down words you read or hear that are unfamiliar. ____18____ Use them the next time you are role- playing dialogues in class.
●____19____
Even advanced students of English can struggle to learn prepositions (介词), which are used to describe duration, position, direction, and relationships between objects. There are literally dozens of prepositions in the English language (some of the most common include “of” “on” and “for”) and few hard rules for when to use them. Instead, experts say, the best way to learn prepositions is to memorize them and practise using them in sentences. Study lists such as this one are a good place to begin.
●Write it down.
Repetition is the key as you’re learning English, and writing exercises are a great way to practise. Take 30 minutes at the end of class or study to write down what happened during your day. ____20____ By making a habit of writing, you’ll find your reading and comprehension skills improve over time.
A．Practise your prepositions.
B．20 minutes on three different exercises is plenty.
C．There are a number of words in the English language.
D．Some words are spelled differently and have different meanings.
E．Then, do some research to learn what those new words mean.
F．It doesn’t matter whether you use a computer or pen and paper.
G．As little as 30 minutes a day can help you improve your English skills over time.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分,50分)
第一节 (共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Small children are easy to throw up in the air and catch-and they ____21____ it. “Again, Daddy, again!” Jacky shouts as I throw him skywards and catch him on the way back down again. He throws his arms and legs out ____22____ he were flying, his eyes wide with ____23____. His trust in me is ____24____ which is quite a nice feeling, but at the same time gives me a huge sense of ____25____ .
I hope Jacky will always trust me fully, but I know that, as he gets ____26____ , it will need more effort and sound judgment____27____ . Trust is such an important part of a ____28____ relationship that it’s something that can’t ____29____ to lose. Every time I _____30_____ Jacky to something new, he’ll do it only because he trusts me and feels _____31_____ in the knowledge that he won’t get hurt ._____32_____ , teaching Jacky to swim means he has to _____33_____ that, when he’s swimming in the big pool, I’ll come to his rescue if his doggy paddle lets him down.
_____34_____ in the workplace, trust is important for strong _____35_____ . It is something that every manager should work hard to _____36_____ among their team. If people don’t trust you, they’re unlikely to _____37_____ your directions and willingly become a loyal (忠诚) team member. A _____38_____ of trust can make people work against you rather than for you. At the very least, it means that people are not going to be _____39_____ you their best. Good _____40_____, like good parenting, is a long-term commitment.
21．A．deserve B．miss C．love D．know
22．A．as if B．in case C．even though D．so that
23．A．fear B．excitement C．doubt D．astonishment
24．A．reasonable B．limited C．absolute D．important
25．A．relief B．satisfaction C．achievement D．responsibility
26．A．older B．busier C．quieter D．healthier
27．A．on my behalf B．on my part C．in my honor D．in my name
28．A．long-distance B．high-risk C．parent-child D．teacher-student
29．A．afford B．choose C．wait D．expect
30．A．attach B．compare C．adjust D．introduce
31．A．safe B．happy C．proud D．grateful
32．A．Above all B．In addition C．At first D．For example
33．A．admit B．believe C．suggest D．imagine
34．A．However B．Therefore C．Similarly D．Fortunately
35．A．affection B．determination C．friendship D．leadership
36．A．assess B．organize C．develop D．understand
37．A．repeat B．follow C．change D．forget
38．A．gesture B．measure C．bond D．lack
39．A．telling B．giving C．selling D．sending
40．A．management B．personality C．communication D．education
第二节 (共10小题:每小题2分，满分20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。
During China’s dynastic period, emperors planned the city of Beijing ____41____ arranged the residential areas according to social classes. The term “hutong”, ____42____ (original)meaning “water well” in Mongolian, appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty.
In the Ming Dynasty, the center was the Forbidden City, ____43____ (surround)in concentric(同心的)circles by the Inner City and Outer City. Citizens of higher social classes ____44____ (permit)to live closer to the center of the circles. The large siheyuan of these high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen often ____45____ (feature)beautifully carved and painted roof beams and pillars(柱子). The hutongs they formed were orderly, lined by ____46____ (space)homes and walled gardens. Farther from the center lived the commoners and laborers. Their siheyuan were far smaller in scale and ____47____ (simple)in design and decoration, and the hutongs were narrower.
Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the city of Beijing. Thanks to Beijing’s long history ____48____ capital of China, almost every hutong has its stories, and some are even associated with historic ____49____ (event). In contrast to the court life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect _____50_____ culture of grassroots Beijingers.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jeff来信说他痴迷于刷短视频，对学习失去了兴趣，很苦恼。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.肯定短视频在某些方面的好处；
2.你的建议；
3.表达祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jeff,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短
Coming out of your comfort zone is tough in the beginning, chaotic in the middle, and awesome in the end… because in the end it shows you a whole new world. — Manoj Arora
“I’m sorry, Lisa, but Debbie and I are going to move back into the house. You’re going to have to find another place to live.”
I couldn’t quite believe what Neil, my landlord (房东), was telling me on that warm April night. I’m going to have to move? But I want to stay right here where I am. This is my home!
I had tears in my eyes, and so did he I had lived on the first floor of his Staten Island two- family house for more than twelve years— longer than I had lived in any place since my childhood home. Ever since I moved back to the New York City area in 2000 Neil had been like family to me.
Originally, Neil lived on the second floor of the house. But a few years ago, he had moved a few miles away into his wife Debbie’s hose. He rented out his old apartment to some young people. But after his company broke, he and Debbie had decided to sell her house and move back here.
Neil had never raised my rent, which was $750 a month, dirt-cheap for New York City. That was part of the problem. Neil was making a lot more money from the new tenants (租户) upstairs, so it made sense for him to keep those tenants and move into my apartment. Now, I was going to have to find a new apartment and pay more. He was very nice about it, and gave me six months to find a new place.
Nevertheless, I was worried. I was so upset that I got into bed, pulled the covers over my head and cried. It was only 8:30 p.m., but I just wanted to go to sleep and forget this was happening.
Around 12:30 a.m., I was so sad that I couldn’t sleep. So I called Jon, my best friend, a very positive person.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Look on the bright side, and maybe you will find a place you like better,” he said.
________________________________________________________________________________
As I started to find a new apartment, I began to think about new possibilities.


考前最后一卷*英语参考答案：
1．C 2．B 3．A4．B 5．A 6．D 7．B 8．A 9．D 10．C 11．A
12．C 13．A 14．C 15．D 16．G 17．B 18．E 19．A 20．F
21．考查动词词义辨析。句意：孩子很喜欢被抛到空中并被抓住——而且他们喜欢这样做。A. deserve值得；B. miss错过；C. love爱；D. know知道。根据下文“Again, Daddy, again!”可知，孩子很喜欢被抛到空中并被抓住。故选C项。
22．考查连词短语词义辨析。句意：他伸出胳膊和腿，好像在飞，他的眼睛因为兴奋睁得大大的。A. as if 好像；B. in case以防；C. even though即使；D. so that以便。根据“he were flying”可知，本句为虚拟语气，好像在飞。故选A项。
23．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他伸出胳膊和腿，好像在飞，他的眼睛因为兴奋睁得大大的。A. fear害怕；B. excitement兴奋；C. doubt怀疑；D. astonishment惊讶。根据上文“He throws his arms and legs out 　　　2　　 he were flying,”可知，他的眼睛因为兴奋睁得大大的。故选B项。
24．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他对我的信任是绝对的，这是一种很好的感觉，但同时也给了我巨大的责任感。A. reasonable合理的；B. limited有限的；C. absolute完全的，绝对的；D. important重要的。根据上文“Again, Daddy, again!”可知，孩子要求一次次被仍向空中，由此可知，他对父亲是完全信任的。故选C项。
25．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他对我的信任是绝对的，这是一种很好的感觉，但同时也给了我巨大的责任感。A. relief宽慰；B. satisfaction满意；C. achievement成就；D. responsibility责任。结合语境，此处指孩子对父亲的信任也成为了父亲的责任，即他有让孩子信任自己的责任。故选D项。
26．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我希望杰基能永远完全信任我，但我知道，随着他长大，这需要我付出更多努力和做出正确的判断。A. older年龄较大的；B. busier较为忙的；C. quieter较安静的；D. healthier较健康的。根据下文“it will need more effort and sound judgment  ____7____”可知，随着他长大，这需要作者付出更多努力和做出正确的判断。故选A项。
27．考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：我希望杰基能永远完全信任我，但我知道，随着他长大，这需要我付出更多努力和做出正确的判断。A. on my behalf代表我；B. on my part就我来说；C. in my honor以我的名誉；D. in my name以我的名义。本段在探讨作者与儿子之间的关系，所以需要“我”付出更多努力和做出正确的判断。故选B项。
28．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：信任是亲子关系中非常重要的一部分，它是一种不能失去的东西。A. long-distance长途的；B. high-risk高风险的；C. parent-child父母子女的；D. teacher-student师生的。本段在探讨作者与儿子之间的关系，所以是一中亲子关系。故选C项。
29．考查动词词义辨析。句意：信任是亲子关系中非常重要的一部分，它是一种不能失去的东西。A. afford支付得起；B. choose选择；C. wait等待；D. expect期望。根据上文“Trust is such an important part of a  ____8____  relationship”可知，它是一种不能失去的东西。afford to do sth“能够做某事”。故选A项。
30．考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次我给杰克介绍新东西，他都会去做，只是因为他相信我，觉得安全，因为他知道自己不会受伤。 A. attach贴上；B. compare对比；C. adjust调整； D. introduce介绍。根据下文“to something new”可知，作者介绍给儿子新的东西。故选D项。
31．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每次我给杰克介绍新东西，他都会去做，只是因为他相信我，觉得安全，因为他知道自己不会受伤。A. safe安全的；B. happy快乐的；C. proud自豪的； D. grateful感激的。根据上文“he trusts me”可知，只是因为他相信作者，觉得安全。故选A项。
32．考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：例如，教杰克游泳意味着他必须相信当他在大泳池里游泳时，如果他溺水，我能去救他。A. Above all首先重要的是；B. In addition除此之外；C. At first首先；D. For example例如。根据下文“teaching Jacky to swim means he has to  ____13____  ”可知，作者在举例子。故选D项。
33．考查动词词义辨析。句意：例如，教杰克游泳意味着他必须相信当他在大泳池里游泳时，如果他溺水，我能去救他。A. admit承认；B. believe相信；C. suggest建议；D. imagine想象。根据上文“because he trusts me”可知，教杰克游泳意味着他必须相信当他在大泳池里游泳时，如果他溺水，作者能去救他。这是父子信任的一个很好的例子。故选B项。
34．考查副词词义辨析。句意：同样，在工作场所，信任对于强大的领导力也很重要。A. However然而；B. Therefore因此；C. Similarly相似地；D. Fortunately幸运地。作者从父子之间的信任转移到职场，所以同样，在工作场所，信任对于强大的领导力也很重要。故选C项。
35．考查名词词义辨析。句意：同样，在工作场所，信任对于强大的领导力也很重要。A. affection感情；B. determination决定；C. friendship友谊；D. leadership领导力。根据下文“It is something that every manager”可知，信任对于强大的领导力也很重要。故选D项。
36．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是每个管理者都应该努力在团队中培养的品质。A. assess评估；B. organize组织；C. develop发展，培养；D. understand理解。根据常识可知，信任需要培养。故选C项。
37．考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果人们不信任你，他们就不太可能听从你的指示，并不愿意成为忠诚的团队成员。A. repeat重复；B. follow跟随；C. change改变； D. forget忘记。根据上文“If people don’t trust you”可知，人们不信任你，他们就不太可能听从你的指示。故选B项。
38．考查名词词义辨析。句意：缺乏信任会让人们与你作对，而不是帮助你。A. gesture姿势；B. measure测量；C. bond纽带；D. lack缺少。根据下文“make people work against you rather than for you”可知，缺乏信任会让人们与你作对。故选D项。
39．考查动词词义辨析。句意：至少，这意味着人们不会给你最好的回应。A. telling告诉；B. giving给；C. selling卖；D. sending发送。其他人不信任你，所以不会给你最好的回应。故选B项。
40．考查名词词义辨析。句意：好的管理，就像好的育儿一样，是一种长期的承诺。A. management管理；B. personality个性；C. communication交流；D. education教育。根据上文“in the workplace”以及“manager”客户，作者在说管理。故选A项。
41．and 42．originally 43．surrounded 44．were permitted 45．featured 46．spacious 47．simpler 48．as 49．events 50．the
41．考查连词。句意：在中国的朝代时期，皇帝规划北京城并根据社会阶层安排居住区。分析句子结构可知，planned和arranged是并列的谓语动词，表示并列关系应用连词and连接。42．考查副词。句意：胡同起初在蒙古语当中是“水井”的意思，首次出现在元朝。空格处修饰动词meaning需要填副词形式。故填originally。
43．考查非谓语动词。句意：在明朝，紫禁城是中心，它被由内层和外层构成的同心圆包围。分析句子结构，was是谓语动词，空格处需要填非谓语动词作后置定语，主语the Forbidden City和surround之间是动宾关系，需填过去分词形式。故填surrounded。
44．考查动词的被动语态。句意：高等阶层的公民被允许住在离中心地带更近的地方。分析句子结构可知，空格处在句中作谓语，和主语Citizens of higher social classes构成被动关系，因为是对过去事实的陈述应用一般过去时。故填were permitted。
45．考查动词时态。句意：这些高级官员和有钱商人的高大的四合院，通常以雕刻精美和被粉刷的房顶横梁和柱子为特点。分析句子结构可知，空格处需要填谓语动词，再结合上下文时态可知，空格处应用一般过去时。故填featured。
46．考查形容词。句意：他们建立的胡同井然有序。宽大的房屋和有墙的花园成行排列。空格处需要填形容词作定语修饰空格后的名词homes。故填spacious。
47．考查形容词比较级。句意：他们的四合院规模要小很多，并且在设计和装饰上更加简单，并且胡同也更窄。根据句子结构和and可知，空格处需要填形容词比较级和前面的smaller构成并列结构作表语。故填simpler。
48．考查介词。句意：感谢北京作为中国首都的悠久的历史，同时每一条胡同都有自己的故事，甚至有一些还跟历史事件有关。根据句意可知，空格处译为“作为”，as是介词意为“作为”，符合句意。故填as。
49．考查名词的数。句意：感谢北京作为中国首都的悠久的历史，同时每一条胡同都有自己的故事，甚至有一些还跟历史事件有关。根据空格前的形容词historic可知，空格处需要填名词，且event为可数名词，应用复数形式。故填events。
50．考查冠词。句意：与紫禁城颐和园和天坛所代表的宫廷生活和上流社会文化相比，胡同所反映出的是草根北京人的文化。根据名词culture后面的介词短语of grassroots Beijingers可知，此处culture表示特指概念，应用定冠词the修饰。故填the。
第一节．Dear Jeff,
I’m sorry to hear that you are addicted to short videos and lack interest in learning. I’m writing to offer you some suggestions.
Short videos do have some benefits. We can release pressure, share good times, cherish memories, etc. However, in my opinion, firstly, you should strike a balance between leisure activities and learning. Only on the premise of self-consciousness can we benefit from modern technologies rather than being slaves of such new technologies. You should focus on study, and don’t waste your time on distractions. Secondly, you can join your friends in playing various sports activities, such as running, cycling or playing basketball, etc.
I hope my suggestions will be of some help for you. I believe you can make it.
Yours sincerely, Li Hua
第二节．One possible version:
“Look on the bright side, and maybe you will find a place you like better,” he said. “You complain all the time about that crowded bus to and from your work. Why don’t you find a place where you don’t have to take that bus?” “How can you say that?” I said to him. “This is way out of my comfort zone!” “Come on. Did it ever occur to you that change could be good?” I suddenly realized that a change may bring me a new life. So I decided to find a better place to live.
As I started to find a new apartment, I began to think about new possibilities. Maybe I could get better furniture and be a better housekeeper. Finally, that October, I spotted the apartment of my dreams in a nice neighbourhood. As time went on, I found myself doing more things out of my comfort zone and feeling more positive about life. My life had improved in so many ways. There’s a reason why they say that the end of your comfort zone is where the magic happens.