恩施州高中教育联盟2023年春季学期高一年级期末考试
英语
考试满分：150分 考试用时：120分钟
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1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Brother and sister.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bank. B. In a restaurant. C. At a ticket office.
3. When will the man meet his lawyer
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
4. What does the man mean
A. The woman is lying.
B The woman is always late for school.
C. The woman should look after her mother.
5. What will the woman probably do next
A. Tell the man her address.
B Take the package with her.
C. Deliver her package by herself.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Jim good at
A. Comforting others. B. Fixing computers. C. Solving math problems.
7. How will the woman deal with her laptop
A. Have it repaired.
B. Sell it to the man.
C. Replace it with a new one.
听第7段材料，回答第 8、9题。
8. What is the man doing
A. Reporting news. B. Hosting a program. C. Interviewing the woman.
9. Why did the woman go to Argentina three years ago
A. To go on a trip. B. To cover political stories. C. To visit her family.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man do
A. He’s a reporter. B. He’s a tourist guide. C. He’s a teacher.
11. Which foreign language can Betty speak
A. Spanish. B. German. C. Japanese.
12. What does Betty consider the most helpful in learning foreign languages
A. Watching TV. B. Travel. C. Listening to the radio.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers talking about
A. How to go to Georgia.
B. How to go to the airport.
C. How to go to the countryside.
14. What does the man think of taking a flight
A. Interesting. B. Expensive. C. Convenient.
15. Why does the woman disagree to take a bus
A. She thinks it’s dangerous.
B. She thinks it’s tiring.
C. She thinks it’s uncomfortable.
16. How will the speakers probably go to their destination
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How did the speaker feel when waking up
A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
18. When did the headmaster give the speech
A. At 9:10 am. B. At 8:30 am. C. At 8:00 am.
19. What happened to a swimmer in the 100-meter freestyle
A. She forgot her mark.
B. She had a pain in her leg.
C. She dived into the pool too early.
20. How many points did the speaker’s team get
A.47. B.53. C.100.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
It can be really hard to learn a language well without living in a country full of native speakers! You have to find something interesting! Here’s the solution: TV series.
Game of Thrones
You should really start watching it. The language is beautiful and easy to understand. Drama, love and good characters mark the show and there are actors from all around the world. You won’t know what’s going to happen at the ending. This is a must-see!
Sherlock
A British masterpiece. Is there any language learner who has not heard of Sherlock Holmes and his friend John Watson The writers placed the stories into London in the 21st century, so it’s basically a modern version of the original stories. Here you have everything that an English language learner could wish for: British accents, good acting, long and interesting conversations with a lot of humour.
Friends
Everybody knows Friends, which couldn’t be missed off of this list. With many different accents to be heard and lots of dialects, this is the perfect show for English learners. The plot is relatively simple to understand. Six friends battle with tough jobs, complicated relation-ships and life in Manhattan, New York. In parts of the show there are also British accents to listen to and learn.
How I Met Your Mother
It is one of the most successful situation comedies (情景喜剧) in the United States, attracting the audience all around the world. It’s about the life of five friends that live in New York, focusing on their work and their favorite free time activity: sitting in their favorite bar. You get to know many modern American expressions and can enjoy a lot of dialects that make the show even more interesting.
1. Which of the following has an unexpected ending
A. Friends. B. Game of Thrones.
C. Sherlock. D. How I Met Your Mother.
2. What can audience learn from both Sherlock and Friends
A. American dialects. B. Humorous conversations.
C. British accents. D. Wonderful performances.
3. What do we know about How I Met Your Mother
A. It is about five American students.
B. There are many formal expressions in the show.
C. It’s the most successful situation comedy in the US.
D. It’s popular among audience from all over the world.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了几部可以帮助人们学习外语的电视剧。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Game of Thrones部分“You won’t know what’s going to happen at the ending. (你不知道结局会发生什么)”可知，Game of Thrones的结局是无法预料的。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sherlock部分“Here you have everything that an English language learner could wish for: British accents, good acting, long and interesting conversations with a lot of humour. (在这里，你可以找到英语学习者所希望的一切：英式口音，精彩的表演，充满幽默的长而有趣的对话)”以及Friends部分“In parts of the show there are also British accents to listen to and learn. (在节目的部分内容中，也有英式口音可以听和学习)”可知，在Sherlock和Friends两部剧中，观众都可以学到英式口音。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据How I Met Your Mother部分“It is one of the most successful situation comedies (情景喜剧) in the United States, attracting the audience all around the world. (它是美国最成功的情景喜剧之一，吸引了世界各地的观众)”可知，How I Met Your Mother这部剧在世界各地的观众中很受欢迎。故选D。
B
“Meet me in the conference room with the contracts and a cup of coffee,” my boss barked at me. “Ten minutes.”
I didn’t respond. I stood still as if my shoes had been glued to the floor. I had no intention of taking a cup of anything to anyone, supervisor or not.
I had seen with my own eyes what such behavior did to a woman. It happened to Mrs. Wilson next door. Old Mr. Wilson wouldn’t put in his own false teeth without his wife’s assistance, let alone make himself lunch. It was a miserable union. I vowed by age eight that I would never live like her. I adopted the motto: Don’t help those who won’t help themselves.
I rushed to the file room and pulled my phone. I explained to my father what had happened and asked his advice on what to do, only to be asked back. He must have forgotten the unwritten rule between us about not answering a question with a question. Fortunately, I came up with an idea that would have the best of both worlds.
I took up the files and headed for the coffee pot I took two cups and made two cups of coffee. Then I walked into the boss’ office with a cup of coffee in each hand. I handed my boss a cup of coffee and drank at the same time as him.
“Let’s take a break,” partway through the meeting, my boss stood, saying, “I need more coffee.” I picked up my empty cup. “I do, too,” I said, and handed it to him across the table. “Thanks,” I added, looking at him expectantly. The boss was staggered for a moment, and then took the cup from me.
When I finally left my boss’ office, I hid in the bathroom and called my dad. My father’s laughter on the phone made me feel even prouder.
4. Why does the author mention the Wilsons
A. To explain her unwillingness to serve the coffee.
B. To picture what she will be like when she ages.
C. To stress her opposition to inequality in society.
D. To show how the couple grew old together.
5. What did the author mean by bringing two cups of coffee to meet the boss
A. She intended to play a trick on her mean boss.
B. She planned to have the boss serve her later.
C. She meant to share instead of serving.
D. She wanted to save the trouble of doing it again.
6. What does the underlined word “staggered” mean in the sixth paragraph
A. Moved. B. Scared. C. Excited. D. Shocked.
7. What can we learn about the author from the text
A. She figured out how to show respect for her superior.
B. She took a wise approach to stand up for herself.
C. She found it practical to seek solutions from her father.
D. She considered it significant to fight against men bravely.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在不违背自己座右铭的前提下，完美地解决了老板要自己倒咖啡的事情。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“I vowed by age eight that I would never live like her. I adopted the motto: Don’t help those who won’t help themselves.(我八岁时就发誓，我永远不会像她那样生活。我采纳了这句座右铭：不要帮助那些不愿意帮助自己的人)”可推知，作者提到威尔逊一家是为了解释自己不愿意给老板倒咖啡的原因，这是因为她不想违背自己的座右铭。故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Then I walked into the boss’ office with a cup of coffee in each hand. I handed my boss a cup of coffee and drank at the same time as him.(然后我走进老板的办公室，两只手各拿一杯咖啡。我递给老板一杯咖啡，和他同时喝)”可推知，作者带两杯咖啡去见老板是为了表明作者想要和老板一起喝咖啡，作者想要和老板分享而不是为老板服务。故选C。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第六段““Let’s take a break,” partway through the meeting, my boss stood, saying, “I need more coffee.” I picked up my empty cup. “I do, too,” I said, and handed it to him across the table. “Thanks,” I added, looking at him expectantly. The boss was staggered for a moment, and then took the cup from me.(“让我们休息一下，”会议进行到一半时，我的老板站起来说，“我需要再来一些咖啡。”我拿起我的空杯子。“我也是，”我说，然后把它递给桌子对面的他。“谢谢，”我补充道，期待地看着他。老板staggered一会儿，然后从我手里接过杯子)”可知，老板原本打算让作者去倒咖啡，没想到作者会把杯子递给自己，让自己去倒咖啡，这使得老板感觉震惊，推测划线单词staggered表示“震惊的”，与shocked同义。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Fortunately, I came up with an idea that would have the best of both worlds.(幸运的是，我想出了一个两全其美的主意。)”以及文章内容可知，作者想出了一个两全其美的主意，在不违背自己座右铭的前提下，完美地解决了老板要自己倒咖啡的事情，作者采取了明智的方法来维护自己。故选B。
C
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest known field of sea grass. They did it using videos shot by some unusual helpers: tiger sharks.
Sea grasses are flowering plants that grow in shallow waters near coasts. Sea grass meadows (草地) help clean the ocean’s water. Importantly, they also help in the fight against the climate crisis. That’s because they store huge amounts of carbon — the harmful pollution that’s making global warming worse. Damaging these sea grass meadows can release this pollution again, so it’s important to protect them.
But though they’re very important, scientists don’t have a good idea of the size and number of the world’s sea grass meadows. From above, the meadows can be hard to spot, either because the water is too deep or not clear enough. And the ocean is so huge that it’s simply not possible to study it all by diving. So a team of scientists decided to have sharks help with the research. Tiger sharks are huge, strong, and deadly. But they also live underwater, swim fast, and spend a lot of time in sea grass meadows.
Between 2016 and 2020, a team of researchers attached cameras and other trackers to the fins (鳍) of seven tiger sharks. After catching the sharks, the scientists worked quickly to attach the equipment, then let them go again. The cameras were designed to fall off after a few hours and float to the surface. Tracking signals helped the scientists find the floating cameras and collect the videos the sharks had taken. The scientists were left with hours of videos taken as the sharks traveled for miles over the sea floor. Putting all this information together, the scientists learned that the waters around the Bahamas are home to the largest sea grass meadow ever discovered.
The program shows how useful large underwater animals can be in helping to learn more about life under the sea. Oliver Shipley is a scientist at Beneath the Waves, which led the work. He says animals like tiger sharks “…are going to take us to more sea grass meadows”.
8. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Features of sea grass meadows.
B. Location of sea grass meadows.
C. Significance of sea grass meadows.
D. Definition of sea grass meadows.
9. What do we know about the cameras
A. They are tracked by the scientists.
B. They are implanted into sharks’ bodies.
C. They will send real-time videos to scientists.
D. They will be got rid of by sharks when discovered.
10. What can we infer from the text
A. Tiger sharks will perform more such missions.
B. Sea grass meadows only exist around Bahamas.
C. Meadows are hard to spot because of pollution.
D. The program is aimed at studying diverse sea life.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Sea Grass Meadows — An Unknown Field
B. Sea Grass Meadows — Cleaner In Sea
C. Tiger Sharks — Killers In Deep Sea
D. Sharks — New Scientific Assistants
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。科学家发现了世界上已知的最大的海草地。他们利用一些不寻常的帮手——虎鲨——拍摄的视频做到了这一点。这项工作有助于保护海草，也显示了一个强大的方式来探索海洋。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Sea grasses are flowering plants that grow in shallow waters near coasts. Sea grass meadows (草地) help clean the ocean’s water. Importantly, they also help in the fight against the climate crisis. ”（海草是一种开花植物，生长在靠近海岸的浅水区。海草草甸有助于清洁海水。重要的是，它们还有助于应对气候危机。）和“Damaging these sea grass meadows can release this pollution again, so it’s important to protect them.”（破坏这些海草草地会再次释放这种污染，因此保护它们很重要。）可知，本段主要介绍了海草对环境的意义。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Between 2016 and 2020, a team of researchers attached cameras and other trackers to the fins(鳍)of seven tiger sharks. After catching the sharks, the scientists worked quickly to attach the equipment, then let them go again. The cameras were designed to fall off after a few hours and float to the surface. Tracking signals helped the scientists find the floating cameras and collect the videos the sharks had taken. ”（2016年至2020年期间，一组研究人员在七只虎鲨的鳍上安装了摄像头和其他追踪器。捕捉到鲨鱼后，科学家们迅速安装了设备，然后又放了它们。相机被设计成在几个小时后脱落，漂浮到水面上。追踪信号帮助科学家找到了漂浮的摄像机，并收集了鲨鱼拍摄的视频。）可知，科学家把摄像机装在虎鲨的鳍上，经过专门设计的摄像机会在几个小时后从虎鲨身上脱落，漂浮到海面上，此时安置在其中的追踪信号可以帮助科学家找到了漂浮的摄像机。因此，科学家可以利用信号找到这些摄像机。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The program shows how useful large underwater animals can be in helping to learn more about life under the sea. Oliver Shipley is a scientist at Beneath the Waves, which led the work. He says animals like tiger sharks “…are going to take us to more sea grass meadows.””（该项目展示了大型水下动物在帮助更多地了解海底生物方面是多么有用。奥利弗·希普利(Oliver Shipley)是水下科学家，他主导这项工作。他说，像虎鲨这样的动物“将把我们带到更多的海草牧场”。）可推知，在未来，科学家们会利用虎鲨帮助实施更多的科学试验任务。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Scientists have discovered the world’s largest known field of sea grass. They did it using videos shot by some unusual helpers: tiger sharks.”（科学家们发现了世界上已知最大的海草田。他们使用了一些不寻常的帮手拍摄的视频：虎鲨。）可知，本文主要介绍科学家利用虎鲨，帮助科学家发现了世界上已知最大的海草田。因此，文章的标题可以为“鲨鱼——新的科学助手”。故选D。
D
Organic food, grown without artificial chemicals, is increasingly popular nowadays. Consumers have been willing to pay up to twice as much for goods with organic labels. However, if you think paying a little more for organic food gets you a more nutritious and safer product, you might want to save your money. A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren't necessarily more nutritious, and they’re no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either.
The latest results, published in the Annuals of Internal Medicine, suggest that buyers may be wasting their money. “We did not find strong evidence that organic food is more nutritious or healthier,” says Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangler from Stanford. “So, consumers shouldn’t assume that one type of food has a lower risk or is safer. ”
For their new study, Smith-Spangler and her colleagues conducted a review of two categories of research, including 17 studies that compared health outcomes between consumers of organic against traditional food products, and 223 studies that analyzed the nutritional content of the foods, including key vitamins, minerals and fats.
While the researchers found little difference in nutritional content, they did find that organic fruit and vegetables were 20% less likely to have chemicals remaining on the surfaces. Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards. And both organic and traditional meats, such as chicken and pork, were equally likely to be harmed by bacteria at very low rates. The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease. However, these nutritional differences were too small, and the researchers were unwilling to make much of them until further studies confirm the trends.
Organic food is produced with fewer chemicals and more natural-growing practices, but that doesn't always translate into a more nutritious or healthier product. The U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) states that “whether you buy organic food or not, finding the freshest foods available may have the biggest effect on taste.” Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic.
12. What does the new research question
A. Whether organic food should replace traditional food.
B. Whether organic food has been overpriced by farmers.
C. Whether organic food is grown with less harmful chemicals.
D. Whether organic food is really more nutritious and healthier.
13. What did Smith-Spangler and her colleagues find
A. Organic food could reduce the risk of heart disease.
B. Traditional food was grown with more natural methods.
C. Both organic and traditional food they examined were safe.
D. There was not a presence of any forms of bacteria in organic food.
14. Which of the following is relatively healthier according to the passage
A. Organic chicken and pork. B. Organic milk and chicken.
C. Traditional chicken and pork. D. Traditional fruit and vegetables.
15. What is the author’s attitude toward organic food
A Doubtful. B. Neutral. C. Unconcerned. D. Approving.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【分析】本文为议论文。由人们花很多钱去购买有机食品入题，提出“有机食品真的比传统食品更好吗？”这一质疑。然后引用专家的调查结果证实有机食品并未比传统食品有更多的营养成分。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren't necessarily more nutritious, and they're no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either.(斯坦福大学的研究人员领导的一项研究表明，有机产品不一定更有营养，而且它们也同样容易感染致病细菌)”可知，新研究是针对有机食物是否更营养和更健康方面提出质疑，故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards.(无论是有机食品还是传统食品，其化学物质含量都不足以超过食品安全标准)”可推知，Smith-Spangler和她的同事发现他们检测的有机食品和传统食品都是安全的。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease.(研究人员确实发现，有机牛奶和鸡肉中omega-3脂肪酸的含量更高，这种健康的脂肪也在鱼类中发现，可以降低患心脏病的风险)”可知，有机牛奶和鸡肉相对更健康。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren't necessarily more nutritious, and they're no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either.(斯坦福大学的研究人员领导的一项研究表明，有机产品不一定更有营养，而且它们也同样容易感染致病细菌)”以及最后一段中“Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic.(新鲜食品至少和市场上销售的有机食品一样好)”可推知，作者对有机食品持质疑的态度。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
I am crazy about hiking, because it does my heart and soul good to take a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will. ____16____
Hiking keeps your brain sharper than many other forms of exercise. As a professional writer, although I am busy with my work, I often spare some time to hike. ____17____
Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy. ____18____ But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that hiking can happen almost anywhere and give you the happiness that you can take from nature.
____19____ I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions. In fact, I’ve written many of my songs while hiking on a trail. Sometimes, ideas relevant to music come up from unconscious places when I’m not deliberately thinking.
Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world. Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we stick to walking and covering longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. ____20____ For example, it increases our connection to nature. As one study suggests, when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to protect it. That means experiences in nature — like hiking — can be mutually (相互地) beneficial, helping people and the earth.
So, grab a water bottle, a backpack... and head out on the trail. You won’t be sorry you did.
A. Hiking can increase our creativity.
B. Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly.
C. Following are the benefits you can get from hiking.
D. Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress.
E. It’s easy for me to come up with creative ideas while sitting alone.
F. It not just makes me feel good, but also helps me keep the brain in top shape.
G. This all goes to show that hiking maybe one of the best ways to move your body.
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了一些徒步旅行的好处。
【16题详解】
根据上文“I am crazy about hiking, because it does my heart and soul good to take a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will.(我非常喜欢徒步旅行，因为它对我的身心都有好处，尤其是当我一个人的时候，我可以让我的思想在任何地方漫游)”以及后文“Hiking keeps your brain sharper than many other forms of exercise.(徒步旅行比许多其他形式的运动都能让你的大脑更敏锐)”，“Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy.(徒步旅行有助于让你保持平静和快乐)”和“Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world.(徒步旅行有助于加强与自然世界的积极关系)”可知，本句总起下文，指出徒步旅行具有好处。故C选项“以下是徒步旅行的好处”符合语境，故选C。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Hiking keeps your brain sharper than many other forms of exercise. As a professional writer, although I am busy with my work, I often spare some time to hike.(徒步旅行比许多其他形式的运动都能让你的大脑更敏锐。作为一名职业作家，虽然我工作很忙，但我经常抽出时间去远足)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，承接上文说明徒步旅行带给作者大脑的好处。故F选项“它不仅让我感觉很好，而且还帮助我保持大脑处于最佳状态”符合语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy. ”（徒步旅行有助于保持你的平静和快乐。）可知，本段主要讲述徒步可以带来快乐，对身心带来益处。根据后文“But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that hiking can happen almost anywhere and give you the happiness that you can take from nature.(但徒步旅行与其他形式的运动不同之处在于，徒步旅行几乎可以在任何地方进行，并能给你从大自然中获得的快乐。)”提到了徒步与其他形式的运动的不同之处。所以空处的内容应承接前文，描述徒步这种锻炼方式对身心的好处。D选项“总的来说，锻炼是减轻压力的好方法。”符合语境，故选D。
【19题详解】
根据后文“I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions.(我相信我不是唯一一个发现在大自然中散步可以让我的思想自由地朝着创造性的方向漫游的人)”以及后文“Sometimes, ideas relevant to music come up from unconscious places when I’m not deliberately thinking.(有时，与音乐相关的想法会在我没有刻意思考的时候从无意识的地方冒出来)”可知，本段主要讲述徒步可以促进创造力的实现，A选项“徒步旅行可以增加我们的创造力。”引领下文，概括本段内容，符合题意，故选A。
【20题详解】
根据后文“For example, it increases our connection to nature. As one study suggests, when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to protect it.(例如，它增加了我们与自然的联系。正如一项研究表明的那样，当我们与自然有个人联系时，我们更有可能想要保护它)”可知，本句是在说明徒步让我们与自然有了关联，从而想要保护它，对地球有益。故B选项“除此之外，徒步旅行间接地有益于我们的星球”符合语境，故选B。
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
North Carolina mom Hannah Jarvis is thanking the kind stranger. The stranger saved her 7-month-old daughter, Calli, from ____21____ while her family was eating dinner at Golden Corral. According to Hannah’s post, a woman named Debra acted fast when she saw Calli choking on a bite of potato.
“I immediately ____22____ my daughter out of her high chair and started pounding(反复击打) on her ____23____, but I wasn’t doing it right and so I started to ____24____,” Hannah told POPSUGAR. “My mother started to do the same: holding her upside down, hitting her back, but ____25____. At that time, we were all in a panic. Then, Debra ____26____ and did the Heimlich manoeuvre(海姆立克急救法) properly.”
____27____ that her daughter survived the incident, Hannah shared on the social media just how grateful she is.
“If it weren’t for Debra Rouse, my daughter probably would have been ____28____ away in an ambulance(救护车) today,” Hannah wrote. “My family and I can’t thank you enough for helping. My daughter has been seen to the ER and is perfectly ____29____ now. I will never forget the tears that were shed today at Golden Corral as this _____30_____ stepped in. Most importantly, thank you for hearing our _____31_____ cries for Calli this evening.”
Thanks to the power of social media, the post eventually _____32_____ it onto Debra’s screen, and she left a sweet reply in the _____33_____ section. “Good evening Mrs. Hannah, I saw the news article and I messaged you my number! I’m _____34_____ that Calli is doing well, you all have been on my mind since yesterday! Love you all and take care.”
Hannah and Debra have been keeping speaking with each other regularly since then. “We actually met up in Asheville the day after the incident. I’m just so thankful for _____35_____ Debra to us that day!”
21. A. drowning B. falling C. choking D. hurting
22. A. pushed B. pulled C. noticed D. drove
23. A. stomach B. head C. back D. shoulder
24. A. panic B. dream C. laugh D. whisper
25. A. in peace B. in despair C. in danger D. in vain
26. A. spoke B. appeared C. woke D. agreed
27. A. Relieved B. Encouraged C. Amused D. Frightened
28. A. put B. turned C. given D. wheeled
29. A. adaptable B. healthy C. confident D. outgoing
30. A. doctor B. waiter C. heroine D. man
31. A. desperate B. gentle C. proper D. thoughtful
32. A. caught B. made C. deserved D. got
33. A. advertisement B. culture C. science D. comment
34. A. surprised B. confused C. delighted D. nervous
35. A. sending B. leaving C. introducing D. employing
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了小女孩Calli在一次和家人的用餐时被土豆卡住喉咙，妈妈的急救没有成功，当全家人惊慌失措时，懂得急救知识的女士Debra及时给与了海姆立克急救法，Calli化险为夷。女孩的妈妈Hannah对此十分感激，在网上发帖感激这位女英雄。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个陌生人救了她7个月大的女儿Calli，使她免于窒息，当时她的家人正在Golden Corral吃晚饭。A. drowning淹没，盖过；B. falling掉落，倒塌；C. choking（使）窒息，哽噎；D. hurting伤害。根据后文“when she saw Calli choking on a bite of potato(当她看到Calli被土豆卡住喉咙)”可知，小女孩应是噎着了。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Hannah告诉POPSUGAR：“我立刻把女儿从高脚椅上拉起来，开始敲打她的背部，但我的做法不对，所以我开始恐慌。”A. pushed推，按；B. pulled拉，拔；C. noticed注意，留心；D. drove开车，驱使。根据后文“her high chair(她的高脚椅)”可知，小女孩当时是坐在高椅上的，这应是就餐时的宝宝椅，结合常识，孩子是卡在椅子里以防掉落，因此可推知，妈妈赶紧将她从椅子上拉出来。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Hannah告诉POPSUGAR：“我立刻把女儿从高脚椅上拉起来，开始敲打她的背部，但我的做法不对，所以我开始恐慌。”A. stomach胃部；B. head头部；C. back背部；D. shoulder肩膀。结合常识可知，被噎着之后一般会拍打背部。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Hannah告诉POPSUGAR：“我立刻把女儿从高脚椅上拉起来，开始敲打她的背部，但我的做法不对，所以我开始恐慌。” A. panic（使）惊慌，惊慌失措；B. dream做梦；C. laugh笑；D. whisper小声说，耳语。根据前文“but I wasn’t doing it right(但我做得不对)”可知，Hannah的做得不对，没有效果，因此，她应是十分惊慌。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：我母亲也开始做同样的事：把她倒过来抱着，打她的背，但都是徒劳的。A. in peace和平地，平静地；B. in despair绝望地，失望地；C. in danger在危险中；D. in vain徒劳地，无效地。根据后文“At that time, we were all in a panic.(当时，我们都惊慌失措。)”可知，家人们都陷入了惊慌失措中，应是因为急救措施没有效果。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，Debra出现了，并正确地做了海姆立克的动作。A. spoke谈话，说话；B. appeared出现，看来；C. woke醒来；D. agreed同意。根据后文“did the Heimlich manoeuvre properly(正确地运用了海姆利克急救法)”可推知，这时Debra出现并实施了正确的急救。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对女儿在事故中幸存下来感到欣慰，Hannah在社交媒体上分享了她的感激之情。A. Relieved感到宽慰的，放心的；B. Encouraged受到鼓舞的；C. Amused逗乐的，觉得好笑的；D. Frightened害怕的，恐惧的。根据后文“her daughter survived the incident(她的女儿在事故中幸存下来)”可知，女儿获救，她很欣慰。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“如果不是Debra Rouse，我女儿今天可能已经被救护车拉走了”，Hannah写道。A. put放置；B. turned转向，转身；C. given给与；D. wheeled转动，迅速转身。根据后文“in an ambulance”可知，如果不是Debra的及时施救，女儿就会被救护车拉到医院。“wheel away”意为“推走”，符合语境。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我女儿已经被送到急诊室了，现在非常健康。A. adaptable有适应能力的，能适应的；B. healthy健康的；C. confident有信心的；D. outgoing外向的，开朗的。根据前文“If it weren’t for Debra Rouse, my daughter probably would have been ____8____ away in an ambulance today(如果不是Debra Rouse，我女儿今天可能已经被救护车拉走了)”的虚拟语气表达可推知，她的女儿现在很健康。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我永远不会忘记当这位女英雄走进来时，今天在Golden Corral流下的眼泪。A. doctor医生；B. waiter服务员；C. heroine女英雄；D. man男士。根据名字“Debra Rouse”和前文中她对作者的孩子施救可推知，Debra是一位女士，是这一家人心中的女英雄。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最重要的是，感谢你今晚听到我们为Calli绝望的呼喊。A. desperate拼命的，绝望的；B. gentle温柔的，绅士的；C. proper合适的，适当的；D. thoughtful深思的，体贴的。根据后文的“cries for Calli(为Calli的哭泣)”可推知，应是在讲述当时大家绝望的哭喊。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：多亏了社交媒体的力量，这篇帖子最终成功出现在Debra的屏幕，她在评论区留下了甜蜜的回复。A. caught接住，抓住；B. made制造，使让；C. deserved值得，应受；D. got得到，变得。根据后文“I saw the news article(我看到了新闻报道)”可推知，这则新闻报道成功地被Debra看到了。“make it”，固定短语，意为“成功做成某事”。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：多亏了社交媒体的力量，这篇帖子最终成功出现在Debra的屏幕，她在评论区留下了甜蜜的回复。A. advertisement广告；B. culture文化；C. science科学；D. comment评论。根据前文“I saw the news article(我看到了新闻报道)”可知，Debra看到了新闻报道，在评论区留言给Mrs. Hannah。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴Calli一切都好，从昨天起我就一直在想你们！A. surprised惊讶的，吃惊的；B. confused困惑的；C. delighted高兴的；D. nervous紧张的。根据后文“Calli is doing well(Calli很好)”可知，知道Calli很健康，Debra很高兴。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我真的很感谢你那天派Debra来找我们！A. sending派送，邮寄；B. leaving离开，留下；C. introducing介绍，引进；D. employing雇用。根据前文“I will never forget the tears that were shed today at Golden Corral as this ____10___ stepped in.(我永远不会忘记当这位女英雄走进来时，今天在Golden Corral流下的眼泪。)”可知，在Mrs. Hannah的眼里，Debra就是一个女英雄，是被派来救Calli的。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15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。
Darwin, Australia — The first Darwin International Dragon Boat Festival opened on Sunday, promoting sports and ____36____ (culture) exchanges between Australian and Chinese cities.
Three teams from Australia and two teams from China’s Guangzhou and Qingdao, respectively (分别), participated in the 200-meter dragon boat race ____37____ was held at Darwin Waterfront. ____38____ team from Guangzhou, the capital of China’s Guangdong Province, won the race after several rounds of ____39____ (compete).
Kon Vatskalis, mayor of Darwin, told Xinhua that the dragon boat race, a traditional event in China, ____40____ (become) very popular in Darwin in recent years. “We’ve got a big thriving (蓬勃发展的) Chinese community that contributes a lot ____41____ our territory (地区). They brought with them the traditions, the customs, ____42____ of course, the dragon boat is one of the customs. So we have had the races many times,” he said. John Holland, chair of the Australian Dragon Boat Federation, told Xinhua that the sport was greatly loved in the country. “It’s an outdoor water sport, and ____43____ (interesting), it’s very popular with women. We have more women than men as members,” he said.
While addressing the opening ceremony on Sunday, the Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian said with the Dragon Boat Festival ____44____ (approach), the event would enable more Darwin people and tourists _____45_____ (appreciate) the elegance of Chinese culture.
【答案】36. cultural
37. that##which
38. The petitions
40. has become
41. to 42. and
43. interestingly
44. approaching
45. to appreciate
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。第一届达尔文国际龙舟节于周日开幕，促进了澳大利亚和中国城市之间的体育和文化交流。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：第一届达尔文国际龙舟节于周日开幕，促进了澳大利亚和中国城市之间的体育和文化交流。形容词修饰名词，空处为定语，修饰名词exchanges，所以此处用形容词cultural，故填cultural。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：来自澳大利亚的三支队伍和来自中国广州和青岛的两支队伍分别参加了在达尔文海滨举行的200米龙舟比赛。分析句子可知，空处及其后的内容为定语从句，先行词为race，在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词that/which，故填that/which。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：来自中国广东省省会广州的队伍在经过几轮比赛后赢得了比赛。根据上文“Three teams from Australia and two teams from China’s Guangzhou and Qingdao”及下文“team from Guangzhou”可知，此处特指来自广州的队伍，所以用定冠词the，处于句首，首字母大写，故填The。
【39题详解】
考查名词复数。句意同上。根据句中“several rounds of ”可知，此处用名词复数competitions，作宾语，故填competitions。
【40题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：达尔文市市长Kon Vatskalis在接受新华社采访时表示，龙舟赛是中国的一项传统活动，近年来在达尔文市非常受欢迎。空处在句中为谓语，结合句中“in recent years”，所以此处的时态用现在完成时；句子主语“the dragon boat race”为第三人称单数，所以空处助动词用has，故填has become。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：我们有一个庞大而繁荣的华人社区，他们为我们这个地区做出了很大贡献。短语：contribute to“对……做出贡献”，to为介词，结合句中英语提示，故填to。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：他们带来了他们的传统，习俗，当然，龙舟是其中的一个习俗。分析句子可知，空处前后的内容为并列关系，所以此处用并列连词and，故填and。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：他说：“这是一项户外水上运动，而且很有趣，很受女性欢迎。我们的女性会员比男性会员多。”分析句子可知，空处在句中作状语修饰后面的句子，所以用副词interestingly，故填interestingly。
【44题详解】
考查with复合结构。句意：在周日的开幕式上，中国驻澳大利亚大使肖谦说，随着端午节的临近，这次活动将使更多的达尔文人和游客欣赏到中国文化的优雅。分析句子可知，此处使用了with复合结构：with+ 宾语+ 补语，这里动词approach与名词 the Dragon Boat Festival为主谓关系，所以此处用现在分词approaching，故填approaching。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语。句意同上。短语：enable sb. to do“使某人做某事”，不定式为宾补，所以此处用不定式to appreciate，故填to appreciate。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，随着中国神舟十六号载人飞船于2023年5月30日成功发射，你校越来越多同学对探索太空感兴趣，学校为此举办了以“太空探索”为主题的科技周活动。请给你的美国笔友Whitman写一封信，跟他聊聊该活动，内容包括：
1.活动背景；
2.活动内容(讲座、图片展)；
3.你的感受。
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。
参考词汇：发射launch;神州十六号载人飞船Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship
Dear Whitman,
How are things going recently
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Whitman,
How are things going recently With the successful launch of Shenzhou-16 on May 30, 2023, more and more students are interested in space exploration.
Last week, our school held a Science and Technology Week with the theme of space exploration, which was very informative and interesting. We were fortunate to have Professor Yang, a renowned scientist, give a very enlightening lecture on space exploration. In addition, there was a photo exhibition on space exploration that showcased China’s aerospace history and the heroic deeds of astronauts.
Attending this event really broadened my horizons and helped me gain a deeper under-standing of space exploration.
Well, let me stop here. Looking forward to your letter.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给美国笔友Whitman写信，跟他聊聊学校举办的以“太空探索”为主题的科技周活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
主题：theme→subject
幸运的：fortunate→lucky
此外：in addition→besides
展览：exhibition→show
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Attending this event really broadened my horizons and helped me gain a deeper understanding of space exploration.
拓展句：It was attending this event that really broadened my horizons and helped me gain a deeper understanding of space exploration.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Last week, our school held a Science and Technology Week with the theme of space exploration, which was very informative and interesting.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】In addition, there was a photo exhibition on space exploration that showcased China’s aerospace history and the heroic deeds of astronauts.（运用了that引导限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
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。
It rained and rained, as if it would never stop. Ben was playing basketball in the living room, when he accidentally threw the ball at a vase (花瓶) sitting on the shelf. The vase dropped to the floor and a large piece broke off. What made Ben more upset was that the vase was not a common decoration but an antique, which was handed down through generations from the 18th century. It was also his mother’s favourite possession. To cover his terrible action, the terrified boy glued the pieces together hastily and put the vase back to its place.
The following day, when the mother herself dusted the vase as usual, she naturally noticed the cracks that evening. To her surprise, the repair work was actually very good. At dinner time, she asked her boy if he broke the vase. Fearing punishment, the suddenly inspired boy said that a neighbour’s cat jumped in from the window and he couldn’t drive it away no matter how hard he tried. It raced around the living room and finally knocked the vase off its shelf. Calm as the boy appeared, he felt very uneasy (不安). The mother was quite clear that her son was lying, for all the windows were closed before she left for work each morning and opened after she returned. However, in the face of her son’s nervous eyes and the suspicious looks of the other family members, Ben’s mother remained calm. She realized she shouldn’t just simply blame and punish her son for lying. She came up with another idea.
Before going to bed, the boy found a note from his mother in his room, asking him to go to the study at once. The boy thought he would now be punished but, as he had already lied, he was determined to deny everything to the end, no matter how angry his mum became.
In the study, calmly bathed in the light, his mother’s face showed no sign of anger. On seeing her son push open the door and cautiously enter, she took a chocolate box out of a drawer and gave him one.
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。
The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!”
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Now with more chocolates in hand, the boy felt even uneasier.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!” Hearing her sincere appreciation, Ben flushed, lowered his head and muttered a thank-you. Surprisingly, the mother took out another chocolate and pressed it into his hand. “This one is for the delicate repair work you did to the broken vase.”She also added that she was moved by how much the boy cherished the family possessions. At these hearty remarks, Ben felt a flow of shame through his veins, and had to duck his head even lower. The mother then calmly encouraged Ben to reward himself with more chocolate for any other merits he had displayed in this event. He did as he was told to, confessing that he was calm when facing the accident.
Paragraph 2:
Now with more chocolates in hand, the boy felt even uneasier. His palm and forehead sweating, nervousness welled up inside him. After what seemed a long time, he looked up at his mother, admitted that it was not the cat but he that had broken the vase accidentally and asked for punishment. “I’m sorry I lied to you, Mum. Please take back the chocolate.” Feeling so ashamed, Ben couldn’t hold back his tears. He opened his palm wide, ready to return the chocolate. To his surprise, however, his mother placed the whole bag of chocolate in his hand, smiling, “Honesty deserves the best reward, my dear.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了本把古董花瓶打碎了，他为了推脱责任撒谎骗母亲，但是在母亲的启发之下勇敢地承认了自己的错误。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“母亲说：‘这巧克力是对你想象力的奖励：一只打开窗户的猫！’”可知，第一段可描写母亲表扬男孩修复了破碎的花瓶，并鼓励本说出在事件中表现出的更多优点，本就可以吃更多的巧克力。
②由第二段首句内容“现在，手里拿着更多的巧克力，男孩感到更加不安了。”可知，第二段可描写本勇敢地承认了错误，母亲没有收回巧克力，而是告诉本诚实是最好的回报。
2.续写线索：发现撒谎——谈话启发——本感觉羞愧——本承认错误——获得谅解
3.词汇激活
行为类
①低头：lowered his head/bowed his head
②珍惜：cherish/treasure
③表现：display/perform
情绪类
①使感动：move/touch
②紧张：nervousness/tension
【点睛】【高分句型1】She also added that she was moved by how much the boy cherished the family possessions.（运用了that引导宾语从句，how much引导宾语从句）
【高分句型2】He did as he was told to, confessing that he was calm when facing the accident.（运用了as引导方式状语从句，that引导宾语从句，when引导时间状语从句的省略）
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第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Brother and sister.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bank. B. In a restaurant. C. At a ticket office.
3. When will the man meet his lawyer
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
4. What does the man mean
A. The woman is lying.
B. The woman is always late for school.
C. The woman should look after her mother.
5. What will the woman probably do next
A. Tell the man her address.
B. Take the package with her.
C. Deliver her package by herself.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Jim good at
A. Comforting others. B. Fixing computers. C. Solving math problems.
7. How will the woman deal with her laptop
A. Have it repaired.
B. Sell it to the man.
C. Replace it with a new one.
听第7段材料，回答第 8、9题。
8. What is the man doing
A. Reporting news. B. Hosting a program. C. Interviewing the woman.
9. Why did the woman go to Argentina three years ago
A. To go on a trip. B. To cover political stories. C. To visit her family.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man do
A. He’s a reporter. B. He’s a tourist guide. C. He’s a teacher.
11. Which foreign language can Betty speak
A. Spanish. B. German. C. Japanese.
12. What does Betty consider the most helpful in learning foreign languages
A. Watching TV. B. Travel. C. Listening to the radio.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers talking about
A. How to go to Georgia.
B. How to go to the airport.
C. How to go to the countryside.
14. What does the man think of taking a flight
A. Interesting. B. Expensive. C. Convenient.
15. Why does the woman disagree to take a bus
A. She thinks it’s dangerous.
B. She thinks it’s tiring.
C. She thinks it’s uncomfortable.
16. How will the speakers probably go to their destination
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How did the speaker feel when waking up
A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
18. When did the headmaster give the speech
A. At 9:10 am. B. At 8:30 am. C. At 8:00 am.
19. What happened to a swimmer in the 100-meter freestyle
A. She forgot her mark.
B. She had a pain in her leg.
C. She dived into the pool too early.
20. How many points did the speaker’s team get
A.47. B.53. C.100.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
It can be really hard to learn a language well without living in a country full of native speakers! You have to find something interesting! Here’s the solution: TV series.
Game of Thrones
You should really start watching it. The language is beautiful and easy to understand. Drama, love and good characters mark the show and there are actors from all around the world. You won’t know what’s going to happen at the ending. This is a must-see!
Sherlock
A British masterpiece. Is there any language learner who has not heard of Sherlock Holmes and his friend John Watson The writers placed the stories into London in the 21st century, so it’s basically a modern version of the original stories. Here you have everything that an English language learner could wish for: British accents, good acting, long and interesting conversations with a lot of humour.
Friends
Everybody knows Friends, which couldn’t be missed off of this list. With many different accents to be heard and lots of dialects, this is the perfect show for English learners. The plot is relatively simple to understand. Six friends battle with tough jobs, complicated relation-ships and life in Manhattan, New York. In parts of the show there are also British accents to listen to and learn.
How I Met Your Mother
It is one of the most successful situation comedies (情景喜剧) in the United States, attracting the audience all around the world. It’s about the life of five friends that live in New York, focusing on their work and their favorite free time activity: sitting in their favorite bar. You get to know many modern American expressions and can enjoy a lot of dialects that make the show even more interesting.
1. Which of the following has an unexpected ending
A. Friends. B. Game of Thrones.
C. Sherlock. D. How I Met Your Mother.
2. What can audience learn from both Sherlock and Friends
A. American dialects. B. Humorous conversations.
C. British accents. D. Wonderful performances.
3. What do we know about How I Met Your Mother
A. It is about five American students.
B. There are many formal expressions in the show.
C. It’s the most successful situation comedy in the US.
D. It’s popular among audience from all over the world.
B
“Meet me in the conference room with the contracts and a cup of coffee,” my boss barked at me. “Ten minutes.”
I didn’t respond. I stood still as if my shoes had been glued to the floor. I had no intention of taking a cup of anything to anyone, supervisor or not.
I had seen with my own eyes what such behavior did to a woman. It happened to Mrs. Wilson next door. Old Mr. Wilson wouldn’t put in his own false teeth without his wife’s assistance, let alone make himself lunch. It was a miserable union. I vowed by age eight that I would never live like her. I adopted the motto: Don’t help those who won’t help themselves.
I rushed to the file room and pulled my phone. I explained to my father what had happened and asked his advice on what to do, only to be asked back. He must have forgotten the unwritten rule between us about not answering a question with a question. Fortunately, I came up with an idea that would have the best of both worlds.
I took up the files and headed for the coffee pot. I took two cups and made two cups of coffee. Then I walked into the boss’ office with a cup of coffee in each hand. I handed my boss a cup of coffee and drank at the same time as him.
“Let’s take a break,” partway through the meeting, my boss stood, saying, “I need more coffee.” I picked up my empty cup. “I do, too,” I said, and handed it to him across the table. “Thanks,” I added, looking at him expectantly. The boss was staggered for a moment, and then took the cup from me.
When I finally left my boss’ office, I hid in the bathroom and called my dad. My father’s laughter on the phone made me feel even prouder.
4. Why does the author mention the Wilsons
A. To explain her unwillingness to serve the coffee.
B. To picture what she will be like when she ages.
C. To stress her opposition to inequality in society.
D. To show how the couple grew old together.
5. What did the author mean by bringing two cups of coffee to meet the boss
A. She intended to play a trick on her mean boss.
B. She planned to have the boss serve her later.
C. She meant to share instead of serving.
D. She wanted to save the trouble of doing it again.
6. What does the underlined word “staggered” mean in the sixth paragraph
A. Moved. B. Scared. C. Excited. D. Shocked.
7. What can we learn about the author from the text
A. She figured out how to show respect for her superior.
B. She took a wise approach to stand up for herself.
C. She found it practical to seek solutions from her father.
D She considered it significant to fight against men bravely.
C
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest known field of sea grass. They did it using videos shot by some unusual helpers: tiger sharks.
Sea grasses are flowering plants that grow in shallow waters near coasts. Sea grass meadows (草地) help clean the ocean’s water. Importantly, they also help in the fight against the climate crisis. That’s because they store huge amounts of carbon — the harmful pollution that’s making global warming worse. Damaging these sea grass meadows can release this pollution again, so it’s important to protect them.
But though they’re very important, scientists don’t have a good idea of the size and number of the world’s sea grass meadows. From above, the meadows can be hard to spot, either because the water is too deep or not clear enough. And the ocean is so huge that it’s simply not possible to study it all by diving. So a team of scientists decided to have sharks help with the research. Tiger sharks are huge, strong, and deadly. But they also live underwater, swim fast, and spend a lot of time in sea grass meadows.
Between 2016 and 2020, a team of researchers attached cameras and other trackers to the fins (鳍) of seven tiger sharks. After catching the sharks, the scientists worked quickly to attach the equipment, then let them go again. The cameras were designed to fall off after a few hours and float to the surface. Tracking signals helped the scientists find the floating cameras and collect the videos the sharks had taken. The scientists were left with hours of videos taken as the sharks traveled for miles over the sea floor. Putting all this information together, the scientists learned that the waters around the Bahamas are home to the largest sea grass meadow ever discovered.
The program shows how useful large underwater animals can be in helping to learn more about life under the sea. Oliver Shipley is a scientist at Beneath the Waves, which led the work. He says animals like tiger sharks “…are going to take us to more sea grass meadows”.
8. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Features of sea grass meadows.
B. Location of sea grass meadows.
C. Significance of sea grass meadows.
D. Definition of sea grass meadows.
9. What do we know about the cameras
A. They are tracked by the scientists.
B. They are implanted into sharks’ bodies.
C. They will send real-time videos to scientists.
D. They will be got rid of by sharks when discovered.
10. What can we infer from the text
A. Tiger sharks will perform more such missions.
B. Sea grass meadows only exist around Bahamas.
C. Meadows are hard to spot because of pollution.
D. The program is aimed at studying diverse sea life.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Sea Grass Meadows — An Unknown Field
B. Sea Grass Meadows — Cleaner In Sea
C. Tiger Sharks — Killers In Deep Sea
D. Sharks — New Scientific Assistants
D
Organic food, grown without artificial chemicals, is increasingly popular nowadays. Consumers have been willing to pay up to twice as much for goods with organic labels. However, if you think paying a little more for organic food gets you a more nutritious and safer product, you might want to save your money. A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren't necessarily more nutritious, and they’re no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either.
The latest results, published in the Annuals of Internal Medicine, suggest that buyers may be wasting their money. “We did not find strong evidence that organic food is more nutritious or healthier,” says Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangler from Stanford. “So, consumers shouldn’t assume that one type of food has a lower risk or is safer. ”
For their new study, Smith-Spangler and her colleagues conducted a review of two categories of research, including 17 studies that compared health outcomes between consumers of organic against traditional food products, and 223 studies that analyzed the nutritional content of the foods, including key vitamins, minerals and fats.
While the researchers found little difference in nutritional content they did find that organic fruit and vegetables were 20% less likely to have chemicals remaining on the surfaces. Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards. And both organic and traditional meats, such as chicken and pork, were equally likely to be harmed by bacteria at very low rates. The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease. However, these nutritional differences were too small, and the researchers were unwilling to make much of them until further studies confirm the trends.
Organic food is produced with fewer chemicals and more natural-growing practices, but that doesn't always translate into a more nutritious or healthier product. The U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) states that “whether you buy organic food or not, finding the freshest foods available may have the biggest effect on taste.” Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic.
12. What does the new research question
A. Whether organic food should replace traditional food.
B. Whether organic food has been overpriced by farmers.
C. Whether organic food is grown with less harmful chemicals.
D. Whether organic food is really more nutritious and healthier.
13. What did Smith-Spangler and her colleagues find
A. Organic food could reduce the risk of heart disease.
B. Traditional food was grown with more natural methods.
C. Both organic and traditional food they examined were safe.
D. There was not a presence of any forms of bacteria in organic food.
14. Which of the following is relatively healthier according to the passage
A. Organic chicken and pork. B. Organic milk and chicken.
C. Traditional chicken and pork. D. Traditional fruit and vegetables.
15. What is the author’s attitude toward organic food
A. Doubtful. B. Neutral. C. Unconcerned. D. Approving.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
I am crazy about hiking, because it does my heart and soul good to take a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will. ____16____
Hiking keeps your brain sharper than many other forms of exercise. As a professional writer, although I am busy with my work, I often spare some time to hike. ____17____
Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy. ____18____ But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that hiking can happen almost anywhere and give you the happiness that you can take from nature.
____19____ I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions. In fact, I’ve written many of my songs while hiking on a trail. Sometimes, ideas relevant to music come up from unconscious places when I’m not deliberately thinking.
Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world. Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we stick to walking and covering longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. ____20____ For example, it increases our connection to nature. As one study suggests, when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to protect it. That means experiences in nature — like hiking — can be mutually (相互地) beneficial, helping people and the earth.
So, grab a water bottle, a backpack... and head out on the trail. You won’t be sorry you did.
A. Hiking can increase our creativity.
B. Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly.
C. Following are the benefits you can get from hiking.
D. Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress.
E. It’s easy for me to come up with creative ideas while sitting alone.
F. It not just makes me feel good, but also helps me keep the brain in top shape.
G. This all goes to show that hiking maybe one of the best ways to move your body.
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
North Carolina mom Hannah Jarvis is thanking the kind stranger. The stranger saved her 7-month-old daughter, Calli, from ____21____ while her family was eating dinner at Golden Corral. According to Hannah’s post, a woman named Debra acted fast when she saw Calli choking on a bite of potato.
“I immediately ____22____ my daughter out of her high chair and started pounding(反复击打) on her ____23____, but I wasn’t doing it right and so I started to ____24____,” Hannah told POPSUGAR. “My mother started to do the same: holding her upside down, hitting her back, but ____25____. At that time, we were all in a panic. Then, Debra ____26____ and did the Heimlich manoeuvre(海姆立克急救法) properly.”
____27____ that her daughter survived the incident, Hannah shared on the social media just how grateful she is.
“If it weren’t for Debra Rouse, my daughter probably would have been ____28____ away in an ambulance(救护车) today,” Hannah wrote. “My family and I can’t thank you enough for helping. My daughter has been seen to the ER and is perfectly ____29____ now. I will never forget the tears that were shed today at Golden Corral as this _____30_____ stepped in. Most importantly, thank you for hearing our _____31_____ cries for Calli this evening.”
Thanks to the power of social media, the post eventually _____32_____ it onto Debra’s screen, and she left a sweet reply in the _____33_____ section. “Good evening Mrs. Hannah, I saw the news article and I messaged you my number! I’m _____34_____ that Calli is doing well, you all have been on my mind since yesterday! Love you all and take care.”
Hannah and Debra have been keeping speaking with each other regularly since then. “We actually met up in Asheville the day after the incident. I’m just so thankful for _____35_____ Debra to us that day!”
21. A. drowning B. falling C. choking D. hurting
22. A. pushed B. pulled C. noticed D. drove
23. A. stomach B. head C. back D. shoulder
24 A. panic B. dream C. laugh D. whisper
25. A. in peace B. in despair C. in danger D. in vain
26. A. spoke B. appeared C. woke D. agreed
27. A. Relieved B. Encouraged C. Amused D. Frightened
28 A. put B. turned C. given D. wheeled
29. A. adaptable B. healthy C. confident D. outgoing
30. A. doctor B. waiter C. heroine D. man
31. A. desperate B. gentle C. proper D. thoughtful
32. A. caught B. made C. deserved D. got
33. A. advertisement B. culture C. science D. comment
34. A. surprised B. confused C. delighted D. nervous
35. A. sending B. leaving C. introducing D. employing
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15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。
Darwin, Australia — The first Darwin International Dragon Boat Festival opened on Sunday, promoting sports and ____36____ (culture) exchanges between Australian and Chinese cities.
Three teams from Australia and two teams from China’s Guangzhou and Qingdao respectively (分别), participated in the 200-meter dragon boat race ____37____ was held at Darwin Waterfront. ____38____ team from Guangzhou, the capital of China’s Guangdong Province, won the race after several rounds of ____39____ (compete).
Kon Vatskalis, mayor of Darwin, told Xinhua that the dragon boat race, a traditional event in China, ____40____ (become) very popular in Darwin in recent years. “We’ve got a big thriving (蓬勃发展的) Chinese community that contributes a lot ____41____ our territory (地区). They brought with them the traditions, the customs, ____42____ of course, the dragon boat is one of the customs. So we have had the races many times,” he said. John Holland, chair of the Australian Dragon Boat Federation, told Xinhua that the sport was greatly loved in the country. “It’s an outdoor water sport, and ____43____ (interesting), it’s very popular with women. We have more women than men as members,” he said.
While addressing the opening ceremony on Sunday, the Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian said with the Dragon Boat Festival ____44____ (approach), the event would enable more Darwin people and tourists _____45_____ (appreciate) the elegance of Chinese culture.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，随着中国神舟十六号载人飞船于2023年5月30日成功发射，你校越来越多的同学对探索太空感兴趣，学校为此举办了以“太空探索”为主题的科技周活动。请给你的美国笔友Whitman写一封信，跟他聊聊该活动，内容包括：
1.活动背景；
2.活动内容(讲座、图片展)；
3.你的感受。
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。
参考词汇：发射launch;神州十六号载人飞船Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship
Dear Whitman,
How are things going recently
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
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。
It rained and rained, as if it would never stop. Ben was playing basketball in the living room, when he accidentally threw the ball at a vase (花瓶) sitting on the shelf. The vase dropped to the floor and a large piece broke off. What made Ben more upset was that the vase was not a common decoration but an antique, which was handed down through generations from the 18th century. It was also his mother’s favourite possession. To cover his terrible action, the terrified boy glued the pieces together hastily and put the vase back to its place.
The following day, when the mother herself dusted the vase as usual, she naturally noticed the cracks that evening. To her surprise, the repair work was actually very good. At dinner time, she asked her boy if he broke the vase. Fearing punishment, the suddenly inspired boy said that a neighbour’s cat jumped in from the window and he couldn’t drive it away no matter how hard he tried. It raced around the living room and finally knocked the vase off its shelf. Calm as the boy appeared, he felt very uneasy (不安). The mother was quite clear that her son was lying, for all the windows were closed before she left for work each morning and opened after she returned. However, in the face of her son’s nervous eyes and the suspicious looks of the other family members, Ben’s mother remained calm. She realized she shouldn’t just simply blame and punish her son for lying. She came up with another idea.
Before going to bed, the boy found a note from his mother in his room, asking him to go to the study at once. The boy thought he would now be punished but, as he had already lied, he was determined to deny everything to the end, no matter how angry his mum became.
In the study, calmly bathed in the light, his mother’s face showed no sign of anger. On seeing her son push open the door and cautiously enter, she took a chocolate box out of a drawer and gave him one.
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。
The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!”
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Now with more chocolates in hand, the boy felt even uneasier.
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听力答案：1～5 BCCAA 6～10 BACBC 11～15 ABABC 16～20 CBCBA
