山西省大同市浑源县第七中学校2024-2025学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题

2024－2025学年第一学期高二年级第二次月考·英语试题试题满分：150分考试时间：100分钟阅读理解（共15小题：每小题3分，满分45分）AEachARTSFIRSTfestivalisauniqueannualcelebrationoftheHarvardcommunity'sartisticcreativity.WeinviteyoutojoinusforthecomingARTSFIRST.WelookforwardtowelcomingyouasweshowcasethecreativityoftheHarvardartscommunitythroughperformances，artexhibitionsandart-makingactivities.ThefestivalisapubliceventforHarvardandcommunitymembersofallages.LightAwashinWatercolorLearnaboutthematerialsandqualitiesofwatercolorpaintwithexpertsfromtheHarvardArtMuseumsMaterialsLab.TryyourhandatsomeofthepaintingtricksusedbyartistswhoseworkswillbeintheupcomingexhibitionofAmericanWatercolors,1880－1990：IntotheLight.SpinelessArtists：InvertebrateCreativityFromwebstococoons，invertebrates(无脊椎动物)createsomeofnature'smostdelicateandbeautifuldesigns.JoinJavierMarinfromtheHarvardMuseumofNaturalHistorytolearnhowinsectsandotherinvertebratesdance，inspirefashionandcreateart，whilemakingyourownspinelessartistsoutofcraft(手工艺)materials.WheelThrowingJoininstructorsfromtheCeramicsProgramandgreatpottersfromQuincy，CabotandMatherHousesfordemonstrationsusingthepotter'swheel.Thencreateyourownmasterpiece!KnittingandPom-PomMakingJointheHarvardUndergraduateKnittingCircletomakepom-pomsandtasselsoutofthread，orpickupapairofneedlesandlearntoknit(编织)．1.WhatdoweknowaboutARTSFIRST?A.Itisanexhibitionofoilpaintings.B.Itoffersartcoursesforallages.C.Itpresentsrecreationalactivities.D.Itisamajortouristattraction.2.Whichprogramwillyoujoinifyou'reinterestedindrawingpictures?A.LightAwashinWatercolor.B.SpinelessArtists：InvertebrateCreativity.C.WheelThrowing.D.KnittingandPom-PomMaking.3.WhatcanyoudotogetherwithJavierMarin?A.Practiceatraditionaldance.B.Makehandcrafts.C.VisitalocalmuseumD.Feedinvertebrates.BZhangKuifirstlearnedhecouldperfectlymimic(模仿)thesoundsofanimalswhenhewasachild.The29-year-old，whogrewupinapoorfamilyinQiyang，HunanProvince，todayisafull-timeperformerofKouji.Zhangwas15whenhisfatherdiedin2003.Hedroppedoutofschoolandjoinedhisuncle’stheater.ZhangboughtCDstostudyhowtomimicthesoundsofmusicalinstrumentsandanimals.Heperformedshortlyafterwardatasmalltheatre.“AlthoughIwasn’tthatskilled，Igotalotofapplause.Itwasmyfirsttimeonthestage.Andthenmoreandmoreaudiencecametowatchmyperformances，”hesaid.HemovedtoGuilinin2004，wherehefoundworkasawaiteratakaraokebar.In2005，ZhangwenttoGuangdongProvinceandperformedoutsidesupermarketstosellshampoo.“Theypaidmeless，soIhadtoperformatbarsatnight，”saidZhang.Healsoworkedasaconstructionworker.In2007，hewenttoBeijingtolearnfromNiuYuliang，aBeijingKoujimaster.Heworkedasagatekeepertopayhisway.HewenttoNiuonweekendsandduringtheholidaystolearn.Zhang’sskillsimprovedandhehassinceperformedonmorethan20televisionprograms.InSeptember2013，hewasinvitedtoSwitzerland，andin2014，heperformedinAfrica，EuropeandNorthAmerica.Lastyear，hemadeashortfilmabouttheartandsaiditwasthefirstfilmonthesubject.Thefilmwillbeonthisyear，andhesaidhehopedtodrawmoreattentiontotheart.Healsoplanstogivelecturesonthistraditionalartatuniversities.4.Thepassageismainlydevelopedby

.A.givingexamplesB.followingtimeorderC.listingnumbersD.makingcomparisons5.HowwereZhang’sperformancesatthesmalltheater?A.Theyweren’tattractivebutdull.B.Theymadehimfamousaroundtheworld.C.Theywerelikedverymuchbymanypeople.D.Theyhadagreatinfluenceonhislaterperformances.6.WhydidZhangperformatbarsatnight?A.Toearnmore.B.Topassthetime.C.Toknowaboutmorepeople.D.Togetmoreperformanceexperiences.7.Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethat

.A.ZhanghasagiftformakingfilmsB.ZhangisproudofhisachievementsC.Zhang’ssuccessdependsonhiswisdomandknowledgeD.ZhangtrieshisbesttomakemorepeopleknowaboutKoujiCWithmoreandmorekidspickingupbatsandgloves,effortstobuilda“baseballecosystem”inChinacontinuetoproduceimpressiveresults.AndwithMajorLeagueBaseball(MLB)akeycontributortothedrive,Chinesekidsarelearningfromtheverybestinthebusiness.“ThebaseballenvironmenthaschangedgreatlysinceMLBenteredtheChinesemarket.WhenwefirstcametoChinain2007,thebaseballpopulationinthecountrywasverylimited,”saidTonyQi,managingdirectorofMLBChina.“Butin2019,theactivebaseballpopulationhadreachedover20million.WhenwefirstorganizedtheyouthbaseballmatchinfiveChinesecitiesin2008,eachcityhadonlyoneagegrouptotakepart.Butthisyearwehave20cities,andinsomecitieswehavecompetitionsforfiveagegroups.”Around400teamshavetakenpartintheMLBChinaCup,anationwideyouthcompetitiondesignedtoencouragekidstotakeupbaseball.DuringonerecentseasoninBeijing,therewereabout100teamsthatwantedtotakepartintheMLBCup.So,MLB,theChineseBaseballAssociationandlocalbaseballorganizationsareallworkingtogetherforabrighterChinesebaseballfuture.Audienceshavealsobeenattractedbythe2020documentaryToughOut,whichtellsthelivesofagroupofChineseteenagerswhoselivesarechangedthroughbaseball.“Inthedocumentary,thekidsbuildanewhomeintheirbaseballteam,togetherwiththeircoachesinaBeijingsuburb,”saidQi.“Thenotion(观念)ofhomeisveryimportantinbaseballculture.Throughbaseball,thesekidsgainedhome,friendshipandconfidence.Theyalsogainedthecouragetofightagainstthehardsituationstheyfoundthemselvesin.We’replanningtoproducemorecontentlikethistomakebaseballculturepopular.8.HowdoestheauthorshowthegreatchangeofbaseballenvironmentinChina?A.Bysortingoutthefacts.B.Bylistingbenefits.C.Bymakingcomparisons.D.Bystressingimportance.9.WhyistheMLBChinaCupdesigned?A.ToshowChinesebaseballfuture.B.Toinspirekidstolearnbaseball.C.Toawardmoreprizestotheyouth.D.Toworkwithlocalbaseballorganizations.10.Whatdoweknowaboutthe2020documentaryToughOut?A.ItattractsmorepeopletoliveinBeijingsuburbs.B.Itgiveskidscouragetotakepartinbaseballmatches.C.IthasgreatlychangedthelifeofChineseteenagers.D.ItplaysapartinmakingbaseballpopularinChina.11.Whatisthetextmainlyabout?A.TheintroductiontoChinesebaseballB.TheintroductiontoMLBC.The2020documentaryToughOutD.TheinfluenceofMLBonChinesebaseballDBorninamusicalfamilyin1925inNewOrleans,RenaldRichardspenthischildhoodfilledwithmusic.Attheageof13,hewenttoseeabandperformatachurchwherehefellinlovewithtrumpet.So,hestartedlessonsonit,andlaterplayeditinthehighschoolband.Afterhighschool,hewassentintomilitaryserviceandplayedhistrumpetintheUnitedStatesNavyBand.AfterendingupstudyingmusicatXavierUniversityofLouisiana,heplayedclubsonthefamousBourbonStreetandalsotouredwithmanybands.In1954,RichardwasapproachedbyJeffBrown,themanagerofmusicianRayCharles.HeinvitedRichardtojoinRayCharles’newband.“TobeselectedbyRayCharleswasanhonortome.RayCharleswasexacting.”saidRichard,“Hewasaperfectionistandwasratherdemandingabouthismusic.”RenaldRichardtouredallovertheSouthandWestwithRayCharles.Sittinginthebackseatofthecaronthewaytoaconcert,Richardwrotethesong“IGotaWoman”forCharles,whichbecameRayCharles’firstnumberoneradiohit.In1954,RenaldRichardleftRayCharles’band.However,hestayedfriendlywithRayCharlesovertheyears.Hebecamethehighschool’sbanddirectorinhishometownuntil1962.Fouryearslater,hemovedagaintoNewYorkCity.Overtheyears,RichardhaswrittenmanyothersongsthathavebeenrecordedbyartistsincludingJoeTurner,theBeatles,theRollingStonesandElvisPresleytonamebutafew.LivingnowinSouthernFlorida,Richardisstillactiveattheageof92.Asyoucansee,RenaldRichard’smusicaldaysarebynomeansnearanend.Thatistoday’sCelebrityIntroduction.Anycomments?PleasewritetousintheCommentsSectiononthispage.12.Howisthetextorganized?A.Inorderoftime.B.Inorderoffrequency.C.Inorderofpreference.D.Inorderofimportance.13.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“exacting”inparagraph2mean?A.Devoted.B.Careful.C.Strict.D.Enthusiastic.14.Whatwouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.ALifeFilledwithMusicB.ActiveatanAdvancedAgeC.TheInfluenceofaMusicianD.RenaldRichardandRayCharles15.Wherewouldyoubemostlikelytofindinthistext?A.Inatextbook.B.Inabrochure.C.Inanewspaper.D.Onawebsite.二、七选五（共1小题：每小题3分，满分15分）WhatTeenagersCanDotoEarnMoreRespectAsteenagerscontinuetogrowanddevelopintoyoungadults,thetransition(过渡)toadulthoodhasbegun.Withsomanyphysicalandemotionalchangesgoingon,certainmannersareoftenforgottenandotheradulttraits(品质)arenotyetacceptedasawayoflife.___16___Bydoingthefollowingthings,youwillearnmorerespect.___17___Attheveryleast,cleanupafteryourself.Asateenager,youareoldenoughtocleanupafteryourself.Whenyoumakeamess,cleanitup.___18___Yourdoingthechoreshelpstoreducetheperson’sloadwhodidthechoresbefore.Nowthatyou’reoldenoughandcapable,whyshouldn’tyoudothehousehold?Thepeopledoingthechoresbeforewillgreatlyappreciatethehelp.Beresponsible.___19___Whethertheyarebasicthings,likebrushingyourteethordoingyourhomework,orbeingmoreinvolvedinchoresthatcontributetothehousehold,simplyfulfilyourres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thatIchosealifefilledwithmorecreativity.21.A.abnormallyB.unwillinglyC.expertlyD.doubtfully22.A.riskB.helpC.suggestD.allow23.A.identifyB.assessC.designD.start24.A.paintB.singC.danceD.swim25.A.comparativeB.sensitiveC.creativeD.passive26.A.warnedB.inspiredC.orderedD.begged27.A.helpfulB.worthwhileC.necessaryD.complex28.A.understoodB.rememberedC.supportedD.ignored29.A.wayB.pictureC.dealD.problem30.A.recordedB.observedC.foundD.posted31.A.appealingtoB.answeringtoC.objectingtoD.apologizingto32.A.clarifyingB.adoptingC.buyingD.uploading33.A.salesB.servicesC.tasksD.blogs34.A.theoryB.benefitC.careerD.tendency35.A.curiousB.proudC.patientD.surprised四、语法填空(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinesepoetrygenerallyfallsintooneoftwoprimarytypes,classicalChinesepoetryandmodernChinesepoetry.ModernChinesepoetryrefers36.

themodernstyleofpoetry,asopposedtothetraditionalpoetry37.

(write)inclassicalChineselanguage.AhighpointofclassicalChinesepoetryoccurredduringtheTangDynasty,during38.

timeinChinapoetrywasintegrated(融入)intoalmosteveryaspectoftheprofessionaland39.

(society)lifeoftheliterateclass.UnliketraditionalformsofChinesepoetrywhicharerhymed,modernChinesepoetrydoesnotusuallyfollowspecific40.

(pattern).Poetry41.

(revolutionize)afterMayFourthMovementin1919.Early20th-centurypoetslikeHuShi,XuZhimoandGuoMoruo42.

(seek)tobreakChinesepoetryfrompastconventionsbyadoptingWesternmodels.Poetryhas43.

(consistent)beenheldinextremelyhighregardinChina.InChineseculture,poetryhasprovidedaformatforbothpublicandprivateexpressionsofdeepemotion,44.

(offer)anaudienceofpeers,readers,andscholarsinsightintotheinnerlifeofChinesewriters.Westernershavealsofoundinit45._______interestingandpleasurablefieldofstudy.五、应用文写作（共1小题）46.假设你是校学生会主席李华,你校将举行合唱节(ChoralFestival),你听说本校外籍教师Shelley女士也愿意参加,请你根据以下内容给她写一封邀请信:1.表达邀请愿望;2.简单介绍合唱节(合唱节举办的时间、地点;合唱节内容:校长演讲、老师和学生表演节目;活动的意义);3.希望对方接受邀请。注意:1.词数80左右;2.请在相应位置作答;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;DearShelley,Howareyoudoing?

Yours,LiHua六、读后续写（共1小题）47.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文。Itwasthedayofthebigcross-countryrun.Studentsfromsevendifferentprimaryschoolsinandaroundthesmalltownwerewarmingupandwalkingtheroute(路线)throughthickevergreenforest.IlookedaroundandfinallyspottedDavid，whowasstandingbyhimselfofftothesidebyafence.Hewassmallfortenyearsold.Hisusualbigtoothysmilewasabsenttoday.Iwalkedoverandaskedhimwhyhewasn’twiththeotherchildren.Hehesitatedandthensaidhehaddecidednottorun.Whatwaswrong?Hehadworkedsohardforthisevent!Iquicklysearchedthecrowdfortheschool’scoachandaskedhimwhathadhappened.“Iwasafraidthatkidsfromotherschoolswouldlaughathim，”heexplaineduncomfortably.“Igavehimthechoicetorunornot，andlethimdecide.”Ibitbackmyfrustration(懊恼)．Iknewthecoachmeantwell—hethoughthewasdoingtherightthing.AftermakingsurethatDavidcouldrunifhewanted，Iturnedtofindhimcomingtowardsme，hissmallbodyrockingfromsidetosideasheswunghisfeetforward.Davidhadabraindiseasewhichpreventedhimfromwalkingorrunninglikeotherchildren，butatschoolhisclassmatesthoughtofhimasaregularkid.Healwaysparticipatedtothebestofhisabilityinwhatevertheyweredoing.ThatwaswhynoneofthechildrenthoughtitunusualthatDavidhaddecidedtojointhecross-countryteam.Itjusttookhimlonger—that’sall.Davidhadnotmissedasinglepractice，andalthoughhealwaysfinishedhisrunlongaftertheotherchildren，hedidalwaysfinish.Asaspecialeducationteacherattheschool，IwasfamiliarwiththechallengesDavidfacedandwasproudofhisstrongdetermination.注意：续写词数应为150左右。Wesatdownnexttoeachother，butDavidwouldn’tlookatme.

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参考答案1.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段的“WelookforwardtowelcomingyouasweshowcasethecreativityoftheHarvardartscommunitythroughperformances，artexhibitionsandart-makingactivities.”可知，ARTSFIRST艺术节通过表演、艺术展览和艺术创作活动的形式展示哈佛社区的艺术创造力。表演、艺术展览和艺术创作皆是娱乐性质的，因此，它是一个展示娱乐活动的艺术节。故选C。2.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据LightAwashinWatercolor部分中的“Tryyourhandatsomeofthepaintingtricksusedbyartists...”可知，LightAwashinWatercolor这个活动涉及绘画技巧的实践和体验。如果你对绘画感兴趣，可以加入这个活动。故选A。3.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据题干中的JavierMarin定位到SpinelessArtists：InvertebrateCreativity部分，由其中的“JoinJavierMarinfromtheHarvardMuseumofHistorytolearn...whilemakingyourownspinelessartistsoutofcraft(工艺品)materials.”可知，参与者可以和JavierMarin一起进行用工艺材料制作无脊椎动物，即“手工艺品”。故选B。4.【答案】B【解析】通读全文，根据文中依次出现的in2003，in2004，In2005，In2007，InSeptember2013，in2014，lastyear，thisyear等时间信息词可知，文章主要是按时间顺序来描写的。故选B。5.【答案】C【解析】根据第二段中的“Andthenmoreandmoreaudiencecametowatchmyperformances...”可知，后来有越来越多的观众来观看他的表演。故选C。6.【答案】A【解析】根据第三段中的“Theypaidmeless，soIhadtoperformatbarsatnight...(他们付给我的钱少了，所以我不得不晚上在酒吧演出)”可知，他这样做是为了多挣点钱。故选A。7.【答案】D【解析】根据文章最后一段可知，他希望更多的人关注口技艺术，并计划在大学里讲授这种传统艺术。由此可推知他想让更多的人了解口技。故选D。8.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段中Qi所说的话“WhenwefirstcametoChinain2007,thebaseballpopulationinthecountrywasverylimited”和“Butin2019,theactivebaseballpopulationhadreachedover20million.WhenwefirstorganizedtheyouthbaseballmatchinfiveChinesecitiesin2008,eachcityhadonlyoneagegrouptotakepart.Butthisyearwehave20cities,andinsomecitieswehavecompetitionsforfiveagegroups.”可知，与2017年相比，2019年棒球人群的数量有了大幅增加，与2008年相比，现在组织青少年棒球比赛的城市变多了，参与比赛的年龄组也多了。由此可知，作者通过作比较展示了中国棒球环境的巨大变化。故选C项。9.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段中“Around400teamshavetakenpartintheMLBChinaCup,anationwideyouthcompetitiondesignedtoencouragekidstotakeupbaseball.(大约有400支球队参加了MLB中国杯，这是一项旨在鼓励孩子们打棒球的全国性青少年比赛)”可知，MLB中国杯旨在激励孩子们学习棒球。故选B项。10.【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Audienceshavealsobeenattractedbythe2020documentaryToughOut(观众们也被2020年的纪录片《棒！少年》所吸引)”和Qi所说的话“We’replanningtoproducemorecontentlikethistomakebaseballculturepopular.(我们计划制作更多这样的内容，让棒球文化更受欢迎)”可知，纪录片《棒！少年》吸引了很多观众，Qi觉得可以制作更多类似内容推广棒球文化。由此可知，这部纪录片对棒球在中国的受欢迎起到了一定的作用。故选D项。11.【答案】D【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“AndwithMajorLeagueBaseball(MLB)akeycontributortothedrive,Chinesekidsarelearningfromtheverybestinthebusiness.(在美国职业棒球大联盟MLB的推动下，中国的孩子们正在向业内最优秀的人学习)”可知，文章主要介绍了在MLB的推动下，中国的棒球环境发生了巨大变化，变得欣欣向荣，为了鼓励更多的青少年从事棒球运动，MLB组织了MLB中国杯的比赛，并拍摄了与棒球相关的纪录片来推广棒球文化。由此可知，文章主要是关于MLB对中国棒球的影响。故选D项。12.【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。根据文章涉及不同时间状语,如“in1925”,“Attheageof13”,“Afterhighschool”,“AfterendingupstudyingmusicatXavierUniversityofLouisiana”,“In1954”,“until1962”,“attheageof92”等,可知本文是以时间线索贯穿整篇文章。故选A项。13.【答案】C【解析】词义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句“Hewasaperfectionistandwasratherdemandingabouthismusic.”可知,他是个完美主义者,对音乐要求很高。故exacting意义为“严格的”,符合题意。故选C项。14.【答案】A【解析】主旨大意题。根据文章大意,文章讲述了RenaldRichard从小喜欢音乐,音乐伴随着他的成长历程,后来加入了名人乐队,收获许多。所以说,音乐对RenaldRichard影响很大,伴随他一生成长。故选A项。15.【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“CommentsSectiononthispage”可知文章最有可能来自网站。故选D项。16.【答案】G【解析】根据上文“Withsomanyphysicalandemotionalchangesgoingon,certainmannersareoftenforgottenandotheradulttraits(品质)arenotyetacceptedasawayoflife.”可知，某些成人的礼仪及品质还未融入青少年的生活，所以只有意识到这些礼仪和品质，才能更好地掌握它们，与G项(通过意识到这些礼貌和特点，你可以更快地管理它们)表达的含义一致，选项中“mannersandtraits”呼应上文“certainmanners”和“otheradulttraits”，故选G项。17.【答案】A【解析】根据下文“Asateenager,youareoldenoughtocleanupafteryourself.Whenyoumakeamess,cleanitup”和“Yourdoingthechoreshelpstoreducetheperson’sloadwhodidthechoresbefore.”可知本段主要讲的是要多做家务，与A项(为家庭做出贡献)表达的含义一致，故选A项。18.【答案】F【解析】根据上文“Whenyoumakeamess,cleanitup”可知，此处说的是当你弄得一团糟的时候，就要清理一下，可推理出下文说的是要清理的地方，与F项(这包括但不限于您的餐具和房间)表达的含义一致，故选F项。19.【答案】C【解析】根据本段标题“Beresponsible(负责任)”以及下文“Whethertheyarebasicthings,likebrushingyourteethordoingyourhomework,orbeingmoreinvolvedinchoresthatcontributetothehousehold,simplyfulfilyourresponsibilitiesintime”可知，本段主要讲的是要负责任，与C项(每个人都有一定的责任)表达的含义一致，故选C项。20.【答案】E【解析】根据上文“Insteadoftakingtheeasyapproachandaskingforhelp,makeanefforttosolveyourproblemsonyourownfirst.”可知此处上下文说的是要先努力自己解决问题，后寻求帮助，与E项(只有在你做出诚实的努力后才能寻求帮助)表达的含义一致，故选E项。21.【答案】C【解析】句意：他熟练地（expertly）把各种颜色混合在一起。下一句“Icouldn’t______thinkingaboutitsbeautyfornights.”也印证了视频中的这个人的动作很娴熟。故选C项。22.【答案】B【解析】句意：我情不自禁地想象它在夜晚的美丽。can’thelpdoingsth.意为“情不自禁做某事”，符合句意。故选B项。23.【答案】D【解析】句意：不到一个月后，我订购了初学者的树脂套件开始（start）学习。故选D项。24.【答案】A【解析】句意：当我还是个孩子的时候，我的艺术家祖母教我画画（paint）。这有文章主题一致。故选A项。25.【答案】C【解析】句意：我一直喜欢让自己变得有创意（creative），喜欢用我的双手做东西。下一句“Theresinartvideos_____metorelightthechildhoodcreativitythatIhadlostwhileworkinginLondon.”中的creativity也印证了这一点。故选C项。26.【答案】B【解析】句意：树脂艺术视频激发（inspired）了我重新点燃我在伦敦工作时失去的童年创造力。故选B项。27.【答案】D【解析】句意：但它比看起来要复杂（complex）得多。下一句Resinsaheavyliquidthatwhenappliedcan’tbecompletelycontrolled.（树脂比较重，使用的时候不好控制）也说明了这一点。故选D项。28.【答案】B【解析】句意：正是在那些遇到困难的时刻，我想起（remembered）了我的艺术家祖母，以及我们一起画画的宝贵时光。选B项。29.【答案】A【解析】句意：树脂艺术是我纪念她的一种方式（way）。故选A项。30.【答案】D【解析】句意：在我第一次在手机上发布（posted）了我的作品照片后，我的朋友们开始向我恳求树脂艺术。故选D项。31.【答案】A【解析】句意：在我第一次在手机上发布了我的作品照片后，我的朋友们开始向我恳求（appealingto）树脂艺术。故选A项。32.【答案】D【解析】句意：上传（uploading）第一批作品照片后，我很快就卖光了这些作品。根据上一句中的developedaresinartwebsite可知，作者建立了一个树脂艺术的网站，可推断作者在网站上传了自己的作品。故选D项。33.【答案】A【解析】句意：一年之内，我的销售额（sales）超过了2600美元，我把这些钱捐给了慈善机构。故选A项。34.【答案】C【解析】句意：我从没想过它会成为改变我一生的事业（career）。故选C项。35.【答案】B【解析】句意：我把美丽地方的记忆中的色彩倾注到我的艺术中，我希望我的祖母会为我选择了一个充满创造力的生活而感到自豪（proud）。故选B项。36-45.【答案】1．to2．written3．which4．social5．patterns6．wasrevolutionized7．sought8．consistently9．offering10．an【解析】1．考查介词。句意：现代中国诗歌指的是现代风格的诗歌，而不是用中国古典语言写的传统诗歌。referto是固定搭配意为“提到，指的是”。