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Best友好联合体高三教学质量检测
英语试题
本试题分为第I卷(客观题)和第II卷(综合题)两部分，共12页。全卷满分 150分，答题时间为150分钟。考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项：
1.答卷时，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答客观题的选择题部分时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，在选涂其他答案标号。回答主观题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题题1.5分，满分37.5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 Jane doing
A. Calling her father B. Asking for leave C. Planning a tour
2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary B. Manager and applicant C. Professor and student
3. What is the weather like in the man’s hometown
A. Warm B. Wet C. Comfortable
4. What does the woman want to learn next year
A. Law B. Science C. Math
5. What does the man probably want to do
A. Have a meal B. Book a room C. Make a phone call
第二节（共15小题；每小题题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。听完每段对话或独白前，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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the main focus of the art exhibition
A. exploring traditional art techniques
B. showcasing famous artists’ works
C. challenging the notion of personal identity
7. What is the purpose of the exhibition according to the conversation
A. to celebrate the history of art
B. to highlight emerging artistic talents
C. to promote global cultural exchange
听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。
8. What is the man’s favorite country to study in
A. United States and Canada
B. United Kingdom and Australia
C. Germany and France
9. Why is the man interested in studying in the UK
A. To experience a diverse and multicultural environment
B. To attend prestigious universities with a rich cultural heritage
C. To take advantage of excellent scholarship opportunities
听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。
10. hat is the main achievement mentioned in the conversation
A. Scientists have created self-replicating synthetic DNA
B. Scientists have cloned dinosaurs successfully
C. Scientists have discovered a new genetic disorder
11. What are the potential applications of the synthetic DNA technology
A. Creating artificial intelligence systems
B. Developing customized organisms for various purposes
C. Curing genetic diseases in humans
12. What are the main concerns surrounding synthetic DNA technology
A. The possibility of creating superhumans
B. The potential misuse of the technology
C. The lack of potential applications for the technology
听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。
13. Where does the woman come from
A. America B. Canada C. Australia
14. Which place does the woman suggest the man visit
A. Bondi Beach B. The Sydney Opera House C. The Blue Mountains
15. What do we know about the small hotels in Sydney
A. They are well-equipped
B. Some of them can be found online
C. All travelers like to stay in them
16. What is the best way to travel around according to the woman
A. The train B. The Car C. The plane
听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。
17. How did the unpredictable weather affect the trek in the Himalayas
A. It presented additional challenges and discomfort
B. It made the hiking paths wider and safer
C. It provided ideal conditions for hiking
18. What is the main theme of the speaker’s experience in the Himalayas
A. The dangers of hiking at high altitudes
B. The significance of solo hiking in remote areas
C. The importance of embracing challenges and pushing boundaries
19. What was the effect of the camaraderie among the hiking group
A. It made the trek easier and less demanding
B. It provided emotional support and motivation
C. It caused conflicts and disagreements
20. What feeling did the speaker have upon reaching the Annapurna Base Camp
A. Relief and satisfaction. B. Fear and trepidation. C. Awe and a sense of accomplishment.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每题2.5分，满分7.5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。
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What to Watch
My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
The series, taken from the brilliant fiction of Elena Ferrante, is mainly about two women. It’s in the 1970s, and Elena has married a professor, and published a famous novel. Her close friend Lila, smarter but forced to skip college and marry a local man, becomes a single mom working in a terrible factory. Are they getting along well as before It’s complicated.
Watch it; on HBO and HBO Max, $14.99 a month
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
The series is about how a rich housewife becomes a Greenwich Village stand-up comic. Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) is divorced and trying to find herself in 1960, and her dad (Tony Shalhoub) has become a Village Voice drama critic. We also can’t wait for the upcoming guest stars: Jason Alexander, Kelly Bishop, John Waters, Milo Ventimiglia and Luke Kirby.
Watch it: on Amazon Prime, $12.99 a month
The Beatles: Get Back
There’s never been a better time to be a Fab Four fan. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson turns 150 hours of 50-year-old footage of the Beatles in the studio creating 14 songs and doing their last public performance into a spanking new docuseries with scenes you’ve never seen before.
Watch it: on Disney +, $6.99 a month
Ted Lasso, Season 2
If you watch only one show this summer make it this one, a heartwarming hit comedy. Jason Sudeikis plays a positive American football coach who knows little about soccer but gets hired to coach a soccer team in England. Apple TV + has a first-week-free offer, and if you bought a new iPhone lately, you probably have a year’s free subscription on it.
Watch it: on Apple TV+, $4.99 a month
1. What is the first series mainly about
A. Married life. B. Female friendship. C. How to write a novel. D. Single moms’ suffering.
2. What can we know about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
A. It is taken from a novel. B. It is directed by an actress.
C. It is an inspirational story. D. It is a fantastic musical play.
3. Which of the following would you choose if you love music
A. My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
B. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
C. The Beatles: Get Back
D. Ted Lasso, Season 2
B
In English my name means hope. In Spanish, it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. It is like the number nine. A muddy color. It is the Mexican record my father plays on Sunday mornings when he is shaving, songs like sobbing.
It was my great-grandmother’s name and now it is mine. She was a horse woman too, born like me in the Chinese year of the horse — which is supposed to be bad luck if you’re born female — but I think this is a Chinese lie because the Chinese, like the Mexicans, don’t like their women strong.
My great-grandmother. I would’ve liked to have known her, a wild horse of a woman, so wild she wouldn’t marry. Until my great-grandfather threw a sack over her head and carried her off. Just like that, as if she were a fancy chandelier. That’s the way he did it.
And the story goes, she never forgave him. She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow. I wonder if she made the best of what she got or was she sorry because she couldn’t be all the things she wanted to be. Esperanza. I have inherited her name, but I don’t want to inherit her place by the window.
At school they say my name funny as if the syllables were made out of tin and hurt the roof of your mouth. But in Spanish my name is made out of a softer something, like silver, not quite as thick as my sister name — Magdalena — which is uglier than mine. Magdalena who at least can come home and become Nenny. But I am always Esperanza.
I would like to baptize myself under a new name, a name more like the real me, the one nobody sees. Esperanza as Lisandra or Maritza or Zeze the X. Yes. Something like Zeze the X will do.
4. In Spanish, Esperanza means______ .
A. Sadness B. Number nine C. A muddy color D. Mexican song
5. Which of the following statements about the great-grandmother is WRONG
A. Her name was inherited by the author. B. She was born in the year of bad luck.
C. She wasn’t married yet. D. She’s a strong and wild woman.
6. What’s the author’s attitude towards her great-grandmother’s life
A. Neutral. B. Sympathetic. C. Rejected. D. Acceptable.
7. What is the best title of the passage
A. My Family B. My School Life C. My Name D. My Struggle
C
Over 1 in 10 young adults in the United States regularly use e-cigarettes, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study, conducted by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, provides a snapshot (大致印象) of e-cigarette use in 2021. Based on data from the National Health Interview Survey, the report identified that e-cigarette use generally declined as family income increased. Adults under 44 were more likely to be dual users of both cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Previous findings from the National Health Interview Survey have shown that cigarette use has fallen to record lows. E-cigarettes, however, have flared in popularity.
From 2020 to 2022, e-cigarette sales jumped in the United States, to 22.7 million products sold each month, according to previous CDC research. More brands — particularly of disposable e-cigarette products — entered the market, while fruit and candy flavors that appeal to younger audiences surged in popularity.
The new data indicates that a little under 1 in 20 adults reported in 2021 that they were current e-cigarette users, with slightly higher rates among men than women. Young adults, between the ages of 18 and 24, used e-cigarettes the most, with 11% indicating that they actively consumed the products.
As people got older, the study found, rates of e-cigarette use dropped — but traditional cigarette use steadily climbed. About 11.4% of survey respondents over 45 said they currently smoked cigarettes.
For Dr. Joanna Cohen, director of the Institute for Global Tobacco Control at Johns Hopkins University, the young demographic (人群) of e-cigarette users is worrying. Young people who have never smoked cigarettes — rather than older cigarette users trying to break the habit — make up the bulk of e-cigarette consumers.
“If e-cigarettes were being used as we would hope, the only people who should use them are those who are using them to quit smoking,” said Cohen, who was not involved with the new research. “You will see very different patterns.”
8. The study conducted by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics shows that____.
A. most of the young adults in the US often use e-cigarettes
B. high-income are families inclined to use e-cigarettes
C. both e-cigarettes and cigarettes are used by adults over 44
D. cigarettes have failed in popularity
9. According to new data, what do we know about e-cigarettes
A. E-cigarette sales slightly increased from 2020 to 2022.
B. More choices of e-cigarettes for young adults appeared in the market.
C. Previous male e-cigarettes users outnumbered the female ones.
D. The majority of the aged 18 to 24 indicates that they were active e-cigarettes consumers.
10. What can be learned from Dr.Joanna Cohen’s statement
A. Young e-cigarettes users worry about the development of cigarettes.
B. Older cigarette users often use e-cigarettes to quit smoking.
C. E-cigarettes can be used to quit smoking.
D. E-cigarettes are being used as Cohen hoped.
11. What will the author discuss in the following paragraph
A. The proper use of e-cigarettes. B. Different patterns of e-cigarettes.
C. Tips on how to quit smoking. D. Further criticism towards e-cigarettes.
D
When temperatures rise, humans sweat, dogs pant, and cats ... don’t move enough to overheat Well, partially. Cats, who need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering (酷热难耐的) weather.
It’s a misconception that cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off. As summer wears on, you might see moist paw prints, but as veterinarian (兽医) Kimberly May told The Washington Post, “any secretions there or from their nose, mouth, or tongue are not for sweating; they’re for protection and moisture and are insufficient to cool the blood.”
Instead, cats recreate the sweating process — which works to cool humans via evaporation (蒸发) — by grooming themselves regularly. The saliva from their tongues acts like sweat that cools their body when it evaporates — which is why you can also help cool your cat down by using a damp washcloth to lightly wet their fur. In extreme weather, cats will also pant, but unlike dogs who pant regularly to keep themselves cool, a panting cat is a sign of more dangerous over-heating or other serious diseases.
And if you’re tempted to shave your feline (猫科的) friend to help keep him cool — don’t!
“Fur acts as a thermal regulator to slow down the process of heat absorption,” James H. Jones, an expert in comparative animal exercise physiology and thermoregulation (体温调节) at the University of California at Davis, told The Washington Post.
Fur coats are highly evolved — in the winter they keep animals warm but in the summer, they work both to protect delicate skin from the sun and slow dehydration (Jones notes that, according to research, shaved camels fared worse in the deserts than those with their fur intact).
But even with these methods for keeping cool, cats also rely on the perks of domesticity to stay comfortable. So even though they evolved from wild ancestors and are able to tough it out, leave the A/C (or a fan) on for your cats when you go out, and make sure to leave them plenty of water.
12. What can we learn from paragraph 1
A. Temperature affects humans and dogs more than cats.
B. Cats need to keep cool while the temperature is high.
C. Cats have more methods for keeping cool than humans and dogs.
D. Cats need to keep an internal temperature so they don’t have to keep cool.
13. Cats cool themselves down by____.
A. grooming themselves B. sweating like humans
C. panting like dogs D. sweating through paws
14 We couldn’t shave the cats to keep them cool because____.
A. fur can speed up the process of cooling down
B. cats with fur can be sold at a better price
C. fur can protect the cats both in heat and cold weather
D. cats with fur can survive in the deserts
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Why cats need to keep cool. B. The importance for cats to keep cool.
C. How fur works in the process of cooling down. D. How cats keep cool in hot weather.
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。
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. We were determined to experience the city like locals and immerse ourselves in the culture. So, we decided to attend a traditional French cooking class. ____16____Not only did we learn how to prepare classic dishes, but we also got a glimpse into the passion and artistry that goes into French cuisine.
The chef guided us through the process of making coq au vin, a famous French dish. We chopped vegetables, marinated the chicken in red wine, and patiently simmered the ingredients to perfection. ___17___The aromas filled the kitchen, transporting us to a rustic farmhouse in the French countryside.
After hours of cooking, we finally sat down to enjoy our creation. The flavors were exquisite, the chicken tender, and the sauce rich and flavorful. ___18___The chef even gave us some tips and tricks to replicate the dish at home.
The experience left us with a deep appreciation for French cuisine and the dedication it takes to master it. ___19___We vowed to experiment with more French recipes and continue to explore the world of culinary arts.
Overall, our cooking class was a highlight of our trip and allowed us to connect with the essence of French culture through its food. ___20___It was a truly unforgettable experience, and we look forward to sharing our newfound culinary skills with family and friends.
A. It was a feast for the senses.
B. The class was filled with laughter and camaraderie.
C. The class ignited our passion for cooking.
D. We savored each bite and relished the experience.
E. The class gave us a deeper understanding of French culture and traditions.
F. The class catered to both beginners and experienced cooks.
G. Cooking, for the French, is a way of life.
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。
There was once a modest village nestled in the heart of the mountains. The villagers lived a simple life, relying on the land for their ___21___ and being close-knit with one another. However, their peaceful existence was soon ___22___ when a terrible drought struck the region.
With each passing day, the villagers grew more ___23___. The once verdant fields transformed into desolate lands, and the formerly sparkling river rushed ___24___ in the absence of rain, it no longer has the crisp, clattering sound of the past. The village elder called for a meeting to discuss ___25___ they should do. After great deliberation, they came up with a plan.
They made the decision to ___26___ each and every able-bodied villager to undertake a journey in search of a mythical treasure that is concealed deep within the mountains. Legends say that this treasure possessed the power to ___27___ rain and break the drought. And this treasure has never been found. With hopeful hearts the villagers set off into the unknown.
The journey was ___28___, with treacherous paths and dangerous obstacles. Along the way, they encountered fierce storms and soaring temperatures that tested their resolve. Yet, they remained ___29___ and persevered through the hardships.
After days of tireless searching, they finally ____30____ the hidden treasure in a hidden cave. As they cautiously approached, they realized that their discovery held no material wealth but instead presented a daunting enigma — an intricate and ____31____ inscription etched into the wall. Its mysterious symbols seemed to taunt them, beckoning them to uncover the secrets they fiercely guarded. It read, “The real treasure lies in the unity and resilience of everyone.”
The villagers were ____32____. They realized that the journey itself was the treasure they sought. Through their unity and determination, they had ____33____courage and hope in the face of adversity. Encouraged by this newfound ____34____, they returned to the village and worked together to overcome the drought, relying on their collective strength.
From that day forward, the villagers cherished their unity and ____35____their bond, never forgetting the true treasure they had discovered.
21. A. entertainment B. survival C. education D. advancement
22. A. embraced B. enriched C. maintained D. disturbed
23. A. excited B. fearful C. frustrated D. satisfied
24. A. silently B. relentlessly C. turbulently D. effortlessly
25. A. when B. why C. what D. where
26. A. encourage B. force C. convince D. allow
27. A. summon B. forecast C. attract D. gather
28. A. pleasant B. perilous C. simple D. predictable
29. A. focused B. puzzled C. discouraged D. determined
30. A. uncovered B. lost C. pursued D. discovered
31. A. cryptic B. vibrant C. significant D. lucrative
32. A. bewildered B. terrified C. overjoyed D. indifferent
33. A. abandoned B. doubted C. gained D. lacked
34. A. insight B. inspiration C. rivalry D. favoritism
35. A. cherished B. underestimated C. neglected D. weakened
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。
Fear and its ___36___ (company) pain are two of the most useful things that man and animals possess if they are used. A really fearless soldier — and some ___37___ exist — is not a good soldier because he is soon killed; and a dead soldier is of no use to his army. Fear and pain are therefore two guards ___38___ man and animals might soon die out. In our first sentence we suggested that fear ought to be properly used. The important thing is not to let fear rule you, but instead, to use fear as your servant and guide. Fear will warn you ___39___ dangers; then you have to decide ___40___ you want to take.
In some cases, however, you decide that there is nothing that you can do to avoid the danger. For example, you cannot prevent an airplane crashing into your house, and you may not want to go and live in a desert ___41___ there are no airplanes. In this case, fear has given you its warning, you have examined it and decided on your course of action, so fear of the particular danger is no longer of any use to you, which you have to try to overcome.
I ___42___ (involve) in this literature and culture for 14 years, searching for personal development ideas and change tools that really make a difference, and these days I believe that there are only two skills that you need to master to progress your life:
1:Getting clear on something that you really want.
2:Transforming the fears that are holding you back from making all ___43___ you want a reality.
In fact, I find that it often boils right down to just ___44___ (transform) your fears, because much of the time the only reason ____45____ you are unclear about what you want is that you are afraid to want something that you want, so your fear obscures your vision of what you want.
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，你的外国朋友Chris喜欢学习中国文化，并向你询问“最可爱的人”的具体含义，请根据以下要点用英文向他回信：
1.解释什么是“最可爱的人”；
2.介绍一位身边“最可爱的人”；
3.鼓励他继续学习中国文化。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
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。
A child was standing on a street-corner. He leaned with one shoulder against a high board-fence and swayed the other to and fro, while kicking carelessly at the gravel.
Sunshine beat upon the cobbles (鹅卵石), and a lazy summer wind raised yellow dust which trailed in clouds down the avenue. Clattering trucks moved with indistinctness through it. The child stood dreamily gazing.
After a time, a little dark-brown dog came trotting with an intent air down the sidewalk. A short rope was dragging from his neck. Occasionally he trod upon the end of it and stumbled.
He stopped opposite the child, and the two regarded each other. The dog hesitated for a moment, but presently he made some little advances with his tail. The child put out his hand and called him. In an apologetic manner, the dog came close, and the two had an interchange of friendly pattings and waggles. The dog became more enthusiastic with each moment of the interview, until with his gleeful caperings he threatened to overturn the child. Whereupon the child lifted his hand and struck the dog with a blow upon the head.
This thing seemed to overpower and astonish the little dark-brown dog, and wounded him to the heart. He sank down in despair at the child’s feet. When the blow was repeated, together with an admonition (警告) in childish sentences, he turned over upon his back, and held his paws in a peculiar (奇怪的) manner. At the same time, with his ears and his eyes, he offered a small prayer to the child.
He looked so comical on his back, and holding his paws peculiarly, that the child was greatly amused and gave him little taps repeatedly, to keep him so. But the little dark-brown dog took this chastisement (惩罚) in the most serious way, and no doubt considered that he had committed some grave crime, for he wriggled contritely and showed his repentance in every way that was in his power. He pleaded with the child and petitioned him, and offered more prayers.
At last the child grew weary of this amusement and turned toward home. The dog was praying at the time. He lay on his back and turned his eyes upon the retreating form.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150字左右；
2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置做答。
Presently he struggled to his feet and started after the child. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The child beat his pursuer with a small stick he had found. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Best友好联合体高三教学质量检测
英语试题
本试题分为第I卷(客观题)和第II卷(综合题)两部分，共12页。全卷满分 150分，答题时间为150分钟。考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项：
1.答卷时，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答客观题的选择题部分时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，在选涂其他答案标号。回答主观题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题题1.5分，满分37.5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 Jane doing
A. Calling her father B. Asking for leave C. Planning a tour
2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary B. Manager and applicant C. Professor and student
3. What is the weather like in the man’s hometown
A. Warm B. Wet C. Comfortable
4. What does the woman want to learn next year
A. Law B. Science C. Math
5. What does the man probably want to do
A. Have a meal B. Book a room C. Make a phone call
第二节（共15小题；每小题题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。听完每段对话或独白前，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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the main focus of the art exhibition
A. exploring traditional art techniques
B. showcasing famous artists’ works
C. challenging the notion of personal identity
7. What is the purpose of the exhibition according to the conversation
A. to celebrate the history of art
B. to highlight emerging artistic talents
C. to promote global cultural exchange
听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。
8. What is the man’s favorite country to study in
A. United States and Canada
B. United Kingdom and Australia
C. Germany and France
9. Why is the man interested in studying in the UK
A. To experience a diverse and multicultural environment
B. To attend prestigious universities with a rich cultural heritage
C. To take advantage of excellent scholarship opportunities
听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。
10. hat is the main achievement mentioned in the conversation
A. Scientists have created self-replicating synthetic DNA
B. Scientists have cloned dinosaurs successfully
C. Scientists have discovered a new genetic disorder
11. What are the potential applications of the synthetic DNA technology
A. Creating artificial intelligence systems
B. Developing customized organisms for various purposes
C. Curing genetic diseases in humans
12. What are the main concerns surrounding synthetic DNA technology
A. The possibility of creating superhumans
B. The potential misuse of the technology
C. The lack of potential applications for the technology
听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。
13. Where does the woman come from
A. America B. Canada C. Australia
14. Which place does the woman suggest the man visit
A. Bondi Beach B. The Sydney Opera House C. The Blue Mountains
15. What do we know about the small hotels in Sydney
A. They are well-equipped
B. Some of them can be found online
C. All travelers like to stay in them
16. What is the best way to travel around according to the woman
A. The train B. The Car C. The plane
听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。
17. How did the unpredictable weather affect the trek in the Himalayas
A. It presented additional challenges and discomfort
B. It made the hiking paths wider and safer
C. It provided ideal conditions for hiking
18. What is the main theme of the speaker’s experience in the Himalayas
A. The dangers of hiking at high altitudes
B. The significance of solo hiking in remote areas
C. The importance of embracing challenges and pushing boundaries
19. What was the effect of the camaraderie among the hiking group
A. It made the trek easier and less demanding
B. It provided emotional support and motivation
C. It caused conflicts and disagreements
20. What feeling did the speaker have upon reaching the Annapurna Base Camp
A. Relief and satisfaction. B. Fear and trepidation. C. Awe and a sense of accomplishment.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每题2.5分，满分7.5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
What to Watch
My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
The series, taken from the brilliant fiction of Elena Ferrante, is mainly about two women. It’s in the 1970s, and Elena has married a professor, and published a famous novel. Her close friend Lila, smarter but forced to skip college and marry a local man, becomes a single mom working in a terrible factory. Are they getting along well as before It’s complicated.
Watch it; on HBO and HBO Max, $14.99 a month
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
The series is about how a rich housewife becomes a Greenwich Village stand-up comic. Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) is divorced and trying to find herself in 1960, and her dad (Tony Shalhoub) has become a Village Voice drama critic. We also can’t wait for the upcoming guest stars: Jason Alexander, Kelly Bishop, John Waters, Milo Ventimiglia and Luke Kirby.
Watch it: on Amazon Prime, $12.99 a month
The Beatles: Get Back
There’s never been a better time to be a Fab Four fan. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson turns 150 hours of 50-year-old footage of the Beatles in the studio creating 14 songs and doing their last public performance into a spanking new docuseries with scenes you’ve never seen before.
Watch it: on Disney +, $6.99 a month
Ted Lasso, Season 2
If you watch only one show this summer make it this one, a heartwarming hit comedy. Jason Sudeikis plays a positive American football coach who knows little about soccer but gets hired to coach a soccer team in England. Apple TV + has a first-week-free offer, and if you bought a new iPhone lately, you probably have a year’s free subscription on it.
Watch it: on Apple TV+, $4.99 a month
1. What is the first series mainly about
A. Married life. B. Female friendship. C. How to write a novel. D. Single moms’ suffering.
2. What can we know about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
A. It is taken from a novel. B. It is directed by an actress.
C. It is an inspirational story. D. It is a fantastic musical play.
3. Which of the following would you choose if you love music
A. My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
B. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
C. The Beatles: Get Back
D. Ted Lasso, Season 2
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几部好看的电影。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一部电影介绍中的“The series, taken from the brilliant fiction of Elena Ferrante, is mainly about two women. It’s in the 1970s, and Elena has married a professor, and published a famous novel. Her close friend Lila, smarter but forced to skip college and marry a local man, becomes a single mom working in a terrible factory. Are they getting along well as before It’s complicated.(该剧改编自Elena Ferrante的杰出小说，主要讲述了两个女人的故事。故事发生在20世纪70年代，Elena嫁给了一位教授，并出版了一部著名的小说。她的好朋友Lila更聪明，但被迫没有上大学，嫁给了一个当地男人，成为一个在一家糟糕的工厂工作的单身母亲。她们相处得还像以前一样好吗？这是复杂的。)”可知，这部电影主要是关于两个女孩之间的友谊。故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4”部分中的“The series is about how a rich housewife becomes a Greenwich Village stand-up comic. Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) is divorced and trying to find herself in 1960, and her dad (Tony Shalhoub) has become a Village Voice drama critic.(该剧讲述了一个富有的家庭主妇如何成为格林威治村的单口相声演员。1960年，Midge (Rachel Brosnahan)离婚后努力寻找自我，她的父亲(Tony Shalhoub饰)成为了乡村之声的一名戏剧评论家。)”可知，这部电影讲述的是离婚的家庭主妇如何寻找自我。由此可知，这部电影很励志。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“The Beatles: Get Back”部分中的“There’s never been a better time to be a Fab Four fan. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson turns 150 hours of 50-year-old footage of the Beatles in the studio creating 14 songs and doing their last public performance into a spanking new document-series with scenes you’ve never seen before(现在是成为披头士粉丝的最佳时机。《指环王》导演彼得·杰克逊将50年前披头士乐队在录音室创作14首歌曲并进行最后一次公开表演的150个小时的镜头变成了一部全新的纪录片，其中有你从未见过的场景。)”可知，这部电影将50年前披头士乐队在录音室创作14首歌曲并进行最后一次公开表演的150个小时的镜头变成了一部全新的纪录片，适合音乐爱好者。故选C。
B
In English, my name means hope. In Spanish, it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. It is like the number nine. A muddy color. It is the Mexican record my father plays on Sunday mornings when he is shaving, songs like sobbing.
It was my great-grandmother’s name and now it is mine. She was a horse woman too, born like me in the Chinese year of the horse — which is supposed to be bad luck if you’re born female — but I think this is a Chinese lie because the Chinese, like the Mexicans, don’t like their women strong.
My great-grandmother. I would’ve liked to have known her, a wild horse of a woman, so wild she wouldn’t marry. Until my great-grandfather threw a sack over her head and carried her off. Just like that, as if she were a fancy chandelier. That’s the way he did it.
And the story goes, she never forgave him. She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow. I wonder if she made the best of what she got or was she sorry because she couldn’t be all the things she wanted to be. Esperanza. I have inherited her name, but I don’t want to inherit her place by the window.
At school they say my name funny as if the syllables were made out of tin and hurt the roof of your mouth. But in Spanish, my name is made out of a softer something, like silver, not quite as thick as my sister name — Magdalena — which is uglier than mine. Magdalena who at least can come home and become Nenny. But I am always Esperanza.
I would like to baptize myself under a new name, a name more like the real me, the one nobody sees. Esperanza as Lisandra or Maritza or Zeze the X. Yes. Something like Zeze the X will do.
4. In Spanish, Esperanza means______ .
A. Sadness B. Number nine C. A muddy color D. Mexican song
5. Which of the following statements about the great-grandmother is WRONG
A. Her name was inherited by the author. B. She was born in the year of bad luck.
C. She wasn’t married yet. D. She’s a strong and wild woman.
6. What’s the author’s attitude towards her great-grandmother’s life
A. Neutral. B. Sympathetic. C. Rejected. D. Acceptable.
7. What is the best title of the passage
A. My Family B. My School Life C. My Name D. My Struggle
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. C 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者的名字，包括其在不同语言中的意思、由来以及给作者的影响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In Spanish, it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. (在西班牙语中，它意味着太多的字母。它意味着悲伤，意味着等待。)”可知，作者的名字在西班牙语中，意味着悲伤、等待。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“My great-grandmother. I would’ve liked to have known her, a wild horse of a woman, so wild she wouldn’t marry. Until my great-grandfather threw a sack over her head and carried her off. (我的曾祖母。我真想认识她，一个像野马一样的女人，狂野到不会结婚。直到我的曾祖父用麻袋套住她的头，把她带走。)”可知，作者的曾祖母是嫁给曾祖父的，不过是被抢而结婚的。由此可知，选项C“She wasn’t married yet.(她没有结婚)”是错误的。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题 。根据文章第四段“She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow. (她一生都在看着窗外，就像许多女人把悲伤放在胳膊肘上一样。)”和“Esperanza. I have inherited her name, but I don’t want to inherit her place by the window.(埃斯佩兰萨。我继承了她的名字，但我不想继承她靠窗的位置。)”可知，作者对于自己曾祖母的生活是不予认可的。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“In English, my name means hope. In Spanish, it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. It is like the number nine.(在英语中，我名字的意思是希望。在西班牙语中，它意味着太多的字母。它意味着悲伤，意味着等待。它就像数字9。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了关于作者名字的内容。故选C。
C
Over 1 in 10 young adults in the United States regularly use e-cigarettes, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study, conducted by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, provides a snapshot (大致印象) of e-cigarette use in 2021. Based on data from the National Health Interview Survey, the report identified that e-cigarette use generally declined as family income increased. Adults under 44 were more likely to be dual users of both cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Previous findings from the National Health Interview Survey have shown that cigarette use has fallen to record lows. E-cigarettes, however, have flared in popularity.
From 2020 to 2022, e-cigarette sales jumped in the United States, to 22.7 million products sold each month, according to previous CDC research. More brands — particularly of disposable e-cigarette products — entered the market, while fruit and candy flavors that appeal to younger audiences surged in popularity.
The new data indicates that a little under 1 in 20 adults reported in 2021 that they were current e-cigarette users, with slightly higher rates among men than women. Young adults, between the ages of 18 and 24, used e-cigarettes the most, with 11% indicating that they actively consumed the products.
As people got older, the study found, rates of e-cigarette use dropped — but traditional cigarette use steadily climbed. About 11.4% of survey respondents over 45 said they currently smoked cigarettes.
For Dr. Joanna Cohen, director of the Institute for Global Tobacco Control at Johns Hopkins University, the young demographic (人群) of e-cigarette users is worrying. Young people who have never smoked cigarettes — rather than older cigarette users trying to break the habit — make up the bulk of e-cigarette consumers.
“If e-cigarettes were being used as we would hope, the only people who should use them are those who are using them to quit smoking,” said Cohen, who was not involved with the new research. “You will see very different patterns.”
8. The study conducted by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics shows that____.
A. most of the young adults in the US often use e-cigarettes
B. high-income are families inclined to use e-cigarettes
C. both e-cigarettes and cigarettes are used by adults over 44
D. cigarettes have failed in popularity
9. According to new data, what do we know about e-cigarettes
A. E-cigarette sales slightly increased from 2020 to 2022.
B. More choices of e-cigarettes for young adults appeared in the market.
C. Previous male e-cigarettes users outnumbered the female ones.
D. The majority of the aged 18 to 24 indicates that they were active e-cigarettes consumers.
10. What can be learned from Dr.Joanna Cohen’s statement
A. Young e-cigarettes users worry about the development of cigarettes.
B. Older cigarette users often use e-cigarettes to quit smoking.
C. E-cigarettes can be used to quit smoking.
D E-cigarettes are being used as Cohen hoped.
11. What will the author discuss in the following paragraph
A. The proper use of e-cigarettes. B. Different patterns of e-cigarettes.
C. Tips on how to quit smoking. D. Further criticism towards e-cigarettes.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国疾病控制与预防中心的一份新报告，该报告显示美国超过十分之一的年轻人经常使用电子烟。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Based on data from the National Health Interview Survey, the report identified that e-cigarette use generally declined as family income increased.(根据全国健康访谈调查的数据，该报告发现，随着家庭收入的增加，电子烟的使用量普遍下降)”以及第三段“Previous findings from the National Health Interview Survey have shown that cigarette use has fallen to record lows.(此前全国健康访谈调查的结果显示，香烟使用量已降至历史最低水平)”可知，香烟不像以前那样受欢迎。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“More brands — particularly of disposable e-cigarette products — entered the market, while fruit and candy flavors that appeal to younger audiences surged in popularity.(越来越多的品牌——尤其是一次性电子烟产品——进入了市场，而吸引年轻受众的水果和糖果口味的电子香烟也越来越受欢迎。)”可知，市场上出现了更多针对年轻人的电子烟选择，有水果和糖果口味。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““If e-cigarettes were being used as we would hope, the only people who should use them are those who are using them to quit smoking,” said Cohen, who was not involved with the new research. “You will see very different patterns.”(“如果电子烟像我们希望的那样被使用，那么唯一应该使用它们的人就是那些用它们来戒烟的人。” Cohen说，她没有参与这项新研究。“你会看到非常不同的模式。”)”可知，Cohen认为电子烟可以用来戒烟。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““If e-cigarettes were being used as we would hope, the only people who should use them are those who are using them to quit smoking,” said Cohen, who was not involved with the new research. “You will see very different patterns.”(“如果电子烟像我们希望的那样被使用，那么唯一应该使用它们的人就是那些用它们来戒烟的人。” Cohen说，她没有参与这项新研究。“你会看到非常不同的模式。”)”可推知，接下来将会介绍如何正确使用电子烟。故选A。
D
When temperatures rise, humans sweat, dogs pant, and cats ... don’t move enough to overheat Well, partially. Cats, who need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering (酷热难耐的) weather.
It’s a misconception that cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off. As summer wears on, you might see moist paw prints, but as veterinarian (兽医) Kimberly May told The Washington Post, “any secretions there or from their nose, mouth, or tongue are not for sweating; they’re for protection and moisture and are insufficient to cool the blood.”
Instead, cats recreate the sweating process — which works to cool humans via evaporation (蒸发) — by grooming themselves regularly. The saliva from their tongues acts like sweat that cools their body when it evaporates — which is why you can also help cool your cat down by using a damp washcloth to lightly wet their fur. In extreme weather, cats will also pant, but unlike dogs who pant regularly to keep themselves cool, a panting cat is a sign of more dangerous over-heating or other serious diseases.
And if you’re tempted to shave your feline (猫科的) friend to help keep him cool — don’t!
“Fur acts as a thermal regulator to slow down the process of heat absorption,” James H. Jones, an expert in comparative animal exercise physiology and thermoregulation (体温调节) at the University of California at Davis, told The Washington Post.
Fur coats are highly evolved — in the winter they keep animals warm, but in the summer, they work both to protect delicate skin from the sun and slow dehydration (Jones notes that, according to research, shaved camels fared worse in the deserts than those with their fur intact).
But even with these methods for keeping cool, cats also rely on the perks of domesticity to stay comfortable. So even though they evolved from wild ancestors and are able to tough it out, leave the A/C (or a fan) on for your cats when you go out, and make sure to leave them plenty of water.
12. What can we learn from paragraph 1
A. Temperature affects humans and dogs more than cats.
B. Cats need to keep cool while the temperature is high.
C. Cats have more methods for keeping cool than humans and dogs.
D. Cats need to keep an internal temperature so they don’t have to keep cool.
13. Cats cool themselves down by____.
A. grooming themselves B. sweating like humans
C. panting like dogs D. sweating through paws
14. We couldn’t shave the cats to keep them cool because____.
A. fur can speed up the process of cooling down
B. cats with fur can be sold at a better price
C. fur can protect the cats both in heat and cold weather
D. cats with fur can survive in the deserts
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Why cats need to keep cool. B. The importance for cats to keep cool.
C. How fur works in the process of cooling down. D. How cats keep cool in hot weather.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了猫在闷热的天气里如何保持凉爽。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Cats, who need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering (酷热难耐的) weather. (猫需要保持体内温度在101到102华氏度，它们有几种方法在酷热难耐的天气里保持凉爽)”可推知，在酷热难耐的天气里，猫需要保持凉爽。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Instead, cats recreate the sweating process — which works to cool humans via evaporation (蒸发) — by grooming themselves regularly.(相反，猫通过定期梳理自己的毛发，重现了出汗的过程——人类通过汗液蒸发来给自己降温)”可知，猫通过梳理自己来降温。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Fur coats are highly evolved — in the winter they keep animals warm, but in the summer, they work both to protect delicate skin from the sun and slow dehydration (Jones notes that, according to research, shaved camels fared worse in the deserts than those with their fur intact). (皮毛是高度进化的——在冬天，它们可以为动物保暖，但在夏天，它们既可以保护娇弱的皮肤免受阳光的伤害，又可以减缓脱水(Jones指出，根据研究，剃了毛的骆驼在沙漠中的表现比那些皮毛完好的骆驼更糟糕)。)”可推知，无论天气炎热还是寒冷，皮毛都能保护猫。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“When temperatures rise, humans sweat, dogs pant, and cats ... don’t move enough to overheat Well, partially. Cats, who need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering (酷热难耐的)weather.(当气温升高时，人类出汗，狗喘气，猫……运动量不够会导致过热？部分吧。猫需要保持体内温度在101到102华氏度，它们有几种方法在酷热难耐的天气里保持凉爽)”以及最后一段“But even with these methods for keeping cool, cats also rely on the perks of domesticity to stay comfortable. So even though they evolved from wild ancestors and are able to tough it out, leave the A/C (or a fan) on for your cats when you go out, and make sure to leave them plenty of water.(但即使有了这些保持凉爽的方法，猫也要依靠家庭生活的好处来保持舒适。所以，即使它们是从野生祖先进化而来的，并且能够挺过去，当你出去的时候，给你的猫开着空调(或风扇)，并确保给它们充足的水)”可知，本文主要讲述了猫在炎热的天气如何保持凉爽。故选D。
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。
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. We were determined to experience the city like locals and immerse ourselves in the culture. So, we decided to attend a traditional French cooking class. ____16____Not only did we learn how to prepare classic dishes, but we also got a glimpse into the passion and artistry that goes into French cuisine.
The chef guided us through the process of making coq au vin, a famous French dish. We chopped vegetables, marinated the chicken in red wine, and patiently simmered the ingredients to perfection. ___17___The aromas filled the kitchen, transporting us to a rustic farmhouse in the French countryside.
After hours of cooking, we finally sat down to enjoy our creation. The flavors were exquisite, the chicken tender, and the sauce rich and flavorful. ___18___The chef even gave us some tips and tricks to replicate the dish at home.
The experience left us with a deep appreciation for French cuisine and the dedication it takes to master it. ___19___We vowed to experiment with more French recipes and continue to explore the world of culinary arts.
Overall, our cooking class was a highlight of our trip and allowed us to connect with the essence of French culture through its food. ___20___It was a truly unforgettable experience, and we look forward to sharing our newfound culinary skills with family and friends.
A. It was a feast for the senses.
B. The class was filled with laughter and camaraderie.
C. The class ignited our passion for cooking.
D. We savored each bite and relished the experience.
E. The class gave us a deeper understanding of French culture and traditions.
F. The class catered to both beginners and experienced cooks.
G. Cooking, for the French, is a way of life.
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和丈夫在巴黎参加一个传统的法国烹饪班的故事。
【16题详解】
根据空前内容“So, we decided to attend a traditional French cooking class.(所以，我们决定参加一个传统的法国烹饪课。)”可知，作者和丈夫参加了一个传统的法国烹饪课。选项E“The class gave us a deeper understanding of French culture and traditions.(这节课让我们对法国的文化和传统有了更深的了解。)”延续上文内容，指的是这节法国烹饪课给作者和丈夫带来的好处。同时也引出下文内容“Not only did we learn how to prepare classic dishes, but we also got a glimpse into the passion and artistry that goes into French cuisine.(我们不仅学习了如何准备经典菜肴，而且还瞥见了法国美食的激情和艺术性。)”故选E。
【17题详解】
根据空前内容“We chopped vegetables, marinated the chicken in red wine, and patiently simmered the ingredients to perfection.(我们切碎蔬菜，用红酒浸泡鸡肉，耐心地将配料炖至完美。)”可知，作者和丈夫如何准备酒焖鸡。选项A“It was a feast for the senses.(这是一场感官盛宴。)”与上文内容一致，指的是食材的精美，同时引出下文“The aromas filled the kitchen, transporting us to a rustic farmhouse in the French countryside.(香味弥漫在厨房里，把我们带到法国乡村的一个乡村农舍。)”，符合上下文内容。故选A。
【18题详解】
根据空前内容“After hours of cooking, we finally sat down to enjoy our creation. The flavors were exquisite, the chicken tender, and the sauce rich and flavorful.(经过几个小时的烹饪，我们终于坐下来享受我们的创作。味道精致，鸡肉鲜嫩，酱汁浓郁，味道鲜美。)”可知，作者和丈夫做好美食之后，开始享用美食。选项D“We savored each bite and relished the experience.(我们细细品尝每一口，享受这段经历。)”延续上文内容，指的都是品尝自己制作的这道美食。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据空后“We vowed to experiment with more French recipes and continue to explore the world of culinary arts.(我们发誓要尝试更多的法国食谱，并继续探索烹饪艺术的世界。)”可知，空处指的是我们受到这节烹饪课的鼓舞。选项C“The class ignited our passion for cooking.(这堂课点燃了我们对烹饪的热情。)”指的是这节课点燃了作者和丈夫对烹饪的热情。与下文内容一致。故选C。
【20题详解】
根据空前内容“Overall, our cooking class was a highlight of our trip and allowed us to connect with the essence of French culture through its food.(总的来说，我们的烹饪课是这次旅行的亮点，让我们通过食物与法国文化的精髓联系在一起。)”可知，作者的巴黎之旅因为这节烹饪课而更难忘，作者觉得因为食物，他们和法国文化更紧密相连。选项G“Cooking, for the French, is a way of life.(烹饪对法国人来说是一种生活方式。)”与上文内容一致，进一步说明烹饪对于法国人的意义所在。故选G。
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。
There was once a modest village nestled in the heart of the mountains. The villagers lived a simple life, relying on the land for their ___21___ and being close-knit with one another. However, their peaceful existence was soon ___22___ when a terrible drought struck the region.
With each passing day, the villagers grew more ___23___. The once verdant fields transformed into desolate lands, and the formerly sparkling river rushed ___24___ in the absence of rain, it no longer has the crisp, clattering sound of the past. The village elder called for a meeting to discuss ___25___ they should do. After great deliberation, they came up with a plan.
They made the decision to ___26___ each and every able-bodied villager to undertake a journey in search of a mythical treasure that is concealed deep within the mountains. Legends say that this treasure possessed the power to ___27___ rain and break the drought. And this treasure has never been found. With hopeful hearts, the villagers set off into the unknown.
The journey was ___28___, with treacherous paths and dangerous obstacles. Along the way, they encountered fierce storms and soaring temperatures that tested their resolve. Yet, they remained ___29___ and persevered through the hardships.
After days of tireless searching, they finally ____30____ the hidden treasure in a hidden cave. As they cautiously approached, they realized that their discovery held no material wealth but instead presented a daunting enigma — an intricate and ____31____ inscription etched into the wall. Its mysterious symbols seemed to taunt them, beckoning them to uncover the secrets they fiercely guarded. It read, “The real treasure lies in the unity and resilience of everyone.”
The villagers were ____32____. They realized that the journey itself was the treasure they sought. Through their unity and determination, they had ____33____courage and hope in the face of adversity. Encouraged by this newfound ____34____, they returned to the village and worked together to overcome the drought, relying on their collective strength.
From that day forward, the villagers cherished their unity and ____35____their bond, never forgetting the true treasure they had discovered.
21. A. entertainment B. survival C. education D. advancement
22. A. embraced B. enriched C. maintained D. disturbed
23. A. excited B. fearful C. frustrated D. satisfied
24. A. silently B. relentlessly C. turbulently D. effortlessly
25. A. when B. why C. what D. where
26. A. encourage B. force C. convince D. allow
27. A. summon B. forecast C. attract D. gather
28. A. pleasant B. perilous C. simple D. predictable
29. A. focused B. puzzled C. discouraged D. determined
30. A. uncovered B. lost C. pursued D. discovered
31. A. cryptic B. vibrant C. significant D. lucrative
32. A. bewildered B. terrified C. overjoyed D. indifferent
33. A. abandoned B. doubted C. gained D. lacked
34. A. insight B. inspiration C. rivalry D. favoritism
35. A. cherished B. underestimated C. neglected D. weakened
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个村庄遭受干旱，于是村民们踏上了寻找宝藏的道路。后来村民们找到了宝藏，他们也明白了真正的宝藏是团结。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：村民们过着简单的生活，依靠土地生存，彼此关系密切。A. entertainment娱乐；B. survival存活；C. education教育；D. advancement前进。根据上文“The villagers lived a simple life”可知，村民们生活简单，所以是靠土地生存。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当一场可怕的干旱袭击该地区时，他们的和平生活很快被打乱了。A. embraced拥抱；B. enriched使……丰富；C. maintained维持；D. disturbed扰乱。根据下文“when a terrible drought struck the region.”可知，干旱来袭，所以村民的和平生活被打乱了。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：日子一天天过去，村民们越来越沮丧。A. excited兴奋的；B. fearful害怕的；C. frustrated沮丧的；D. satisfied满意的。根据下文“The once verdant fields transformed into desolate lands, and the formerly sparkling river rushed ___4___ in the absence of rain, it no longer has the crisp, clattering sound of the past.”可知，干旱严重，而村民们是靠天吃饭，所以看到此情此景，再让是越来越沮丧。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：曾经青翠的田野变成了荒凉的土地，曾经波光粼粼的河流，在没有雨水的情况下，安静地奔流着，不再有过去那清脆、铿锵的声音。A. silently安静地；B. relentlessly无情地；C. turbulently骚动地；D. effortlessly毫不费力地。根据下文“it no longer has the crisp, clattering sound of the past”可知，没有了过去那清脆、铿锵的声音，那么自然是安静地奔流着。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查连接词词义辨析。句意：村里的长老要求开会讨论他们该怎么办。A. when当……时；B. why为什么；C. what什么；D. where哪儿。此处为宾语从句的连接词，宾语从句缺少宾语，指物，用连接词what引导。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们决定说服每一个身强力壮村民踏上寻找隐藏在深山中的神秘宝藏的旅程。A. encourage鼓励；B. force强迫；C. convince使信服；D. allow允许。根据上文可知，长老们开会讨论如何做。而根据空后“each and every able-bodied villager to undertake a journey in search of a mythical treasure that is concealed deep within the mountains.”可知，他们是决定说服村民寻找宝藏。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：传说这个宝藏拥有召唤雨水和打破干旱的力量。A. summon召唤；B. forecast预测；C. attract吸引；D. gather聚集。根据下文的“break the drought”可知，该宝藏可以召唤雨水，才能打破干旱。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这趟旅程很危险，道路崎岖，障碍重重。A. pleasant舒适的；B. perilous危险的；C. simple简单的；D. predictable可预测的。根据下文“with treacherous paths and dangerous obstacles”可知，旅程危险，充满障碍。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，他们仍然坚持不懈地克服了困难。A. focused专注的；B. puzzled困惑的；C. discouraged泄气的；D. determined坚定的。根据空后的“perserved”可推断，这些村民坚持不懈克服困难。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过几天不知疲倦的搜寻，他们终于在一个隐蔽的洞穴里发现了隐藏的宝藏。A. uncovered揭开；B. lost失去；C. pursued追求；D. discovered发现。根据上文可知，这些村民是出发寻找宝藏；而根据下文“As they cautiously approached, they realized that their discovery held no material wealth but instead presented a daunting enigma”可知，他们最终发现了宝藏。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他们小心翼翼地靠近时，他们意识到他们的发现并没有带来物质财富，而是呈现了一个令人生畏的谜——刻在墙上的一个复杂而神秘的铭文。A. cryptic隐秘的、神秘的；B. vibrant响亮的；C. significant重要的；D. lucrative合算的。根据空前的“As they cautiously approached, they realized that their discovery held no material wealth but instead presented a daunting enigma”以及下文“Its mysterious symbols seemed to taunt them, beckoning them to uncover the secrets they fiercely guarded.”，可知这个铭文是神秘的。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：村民们喜出望外，他们意识到这次旅行本身就是他们所寻找的宝藏。A. bewildered困惑的；B. terrified恐惧的；C. overjoyed喜出望外的；D. indifferent漠不关心的。根据上文内容可知，村民们终于找到了宝藏；而下文“They realized that the journey itself was the treasure they sought.”则讲述的是村民们最终意识到什么是真正的宝藏。根据常识可知，此时的村民们喜出望外。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们团结一致，决心坚定，但面对逆境时，他们缺乏勇气和希望。A. abandoned抛弃；B. doubted怀疑；C. gained获得；D. lacked缺乏。根据下文“Encouraged by this newfound ___14___, they returned to the village and worked together to overcome the drought, relying on their collective strength.”可判断，村民明白了自身存在的问题，由此可知，空处指的是村民们缺乏勇气和希望。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这个新灵感的鼓舞下，他们回到村里，依靠集体的力量，一起努力克服干旱。A. insight洞察力；B. inspiration灵感；C. rivalry竞争；D. favoritism偏爱。根据上文“Its mysterious symbols seemed to taunt them, beckoning them to uncover the secrets they fiercely guarded. It read, “The real treasure lies in the unity and resilience of everyone.””可知，这是他们发现了宝藏的真谛，而他们在这个新的灵感的鼓舞下，回到村里，团结起来克服了困难。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那天起，村民们珍惜他们的团结，珍惜他们的纽带，永远不会忘记他们发现的真正的宝藏。A. cherished珍惜；B. underestimated低估；C. neglected忽视；D. weakened削弱。考查原词重现，根据上文的“cherished their unity”可知，空处指的是珍惜他们之间的纽带。故选A。
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。
Fear and its ___36___ (company) pain are two of the most useful things that man and animals possess if they are used. A really fearless soldier — and some ___37___ exist — is not a good soldier because he is soon killed; and a dead soldier is of no use to his army. Fear and pain are therefore two guards ___38___ man and animals might soon die out. In our first sentence we suggested that fear ought to be properly used. The important thing is not to let fear rule you, but instead, to use fear as your servant and guide. Fear will warn you ___39___ dangers; then you have to decide ___40___ you want to take.
In some cases, however, you decide that there is nothing that you can do to avoid the danger. For example, you cannot prevent an airplane crashing into your house, and you may not want to go and live in a desert ___41___ there are no airplanes. In this case, fear has given you its warning, you have examined it and decided on your course of action, so fear of the particular danger is no longer of any use to you, which you have to try to overcome.
I ___42___ (involve) in this literature and culture for 14 years, searching for personal development ideas and change tools that really make a difference, and these days I believe that there are only two skills that you need to master to progress your life:
1:Getting clear on something that you really want.
2:Transforming the fears that are holding you back from making all ___43___ you want a reality.
In fact, I find that it often boils right down to just ___44___ (transform) your fears, because much of the time the only reason ____45____ you are unclear about what you want is that you are afraid to want something that you want, so your fear obscures your vision of what you want.
【答案】panion
37. do 38. without which
39. of 40. what
41. where 42. have been involved
43. that 44. transforming
45. why
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了恐惧以及伴随而来的痛苦对人类以及动物的好处。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：恐惧和伴随而来的痛苦是人类和动物所拥有的两种最有用的东西，如果加以利用的话。名词companion作定语修饰名词pain，意为“伴随而来的痛苦”。故填companion。
【37题详解】
考查时态和强调动词。句意：一个真正无所畏惧的士兵——确实有这样的士兵——并不是一个好士兵，因为他很快就会被杀死；一个死去的士兵对他的军队毫无用处。根据句意可知，本句考查对谓语动词的强调，全文一般现在时为主，主语为some，复数，用助动词do。故填do。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：因此，恐惧和痛苦是两种警卫，没有它们，人和动物可能很快就会灭绝。这里为“介词+关系代词”引导的限制性定语从句，根据句意可知，缺少介词without，先行词为“two guards”，指物，用关系代词which。故填without which。
【39题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：恐惧会警告你危险；然后你必须决定你想要什么。固定短语：warn sb. of sth.，意为“警告某人某事”。故填of。
【40题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：恐惧会警告你危险；然后你必须决定你想要什么。这里为宾语从句的连接词，宾语从句缺宾语，指物，用连接代词what引导。故填what。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：例如，你不能防止飞机撞到你的房子，你可能不想去住在没有飞机的沙漠里。这里为限制性定语从句的关系词，先行词为“desert”，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中担当地点状语，用关系副词where引导。故填where。
【42题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：我已经参与这种文学和文化14年了，寻找个人发展的想法和改变的工具，真正有所作为，这些天来，我相信你只需要掌握两种技能来进步你的生活。这里为本句谓语动词，根据时间状语“for 14 years”，时态为现在完成时；主语为“I”，和动词involve之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填have been involved。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：改变那些阻碍你实现梦想的恐惧。这里为限制性定语从句的关系词，先行词为all，指物，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中担当宾语，只能用关系代词that引导。故填that。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：事实上，我发现这通常可以归结为改变你的恐惧，因为很多时候，你不清楚自己想要什么的唯一原因是你害怕想要你想要的东西，所以你的恐惧模糊了你对你想要的东西的看法。非谓语动词担当介词to的宾语，transform用动名词形式。故填transforming。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：事实上，我发现这通常可以归结为改变你的恐惧，因为很多时候，你不清楚自己想要什么的唯一原因是你害怕想要你想要的东西，所以你的恐惧模糊了你对你想要的东西的看法。这里为限制性定语从句的关系词，先行词为“the reason”，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中担当原因状语。用关系副词why引导。故填why。
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，你的外国朋友Chris喜欢学习中国文化，并向你询问“最可爱的人”的具体含义，请根据以下要点用英文向他回信：
1.解释什么是“最可爱的人”；
2.介绍一位身边“最可爱的人”；
3.鼓励他继续学习中国文化。
注意：
1. 写作词数应80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
I’m glad you are interested in Chinese culture and would like to know more about the meaning of “the loveliest person”. “The loveliest person” is a term used to describe those who are kind, friendly and helpful to others. They are the apple of everyone’s eye.
Personally, I think my grandma is the loveliest person I have ever met. She always smiles and takes care of others. She is kind to everyone and helps those who are in need. She is such a warm and giving person that everyone loves her.
I hope this explanation helps you understand the meaning of “the loveliest person”. I also encourage you to keep learning Chinese culture.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的信件。要求考生向外国朋友Chris写封回信，向其解释什么是“最可爱的人”并介绍一位身边“最可爱的人”，同时鼓励他继续学习中国文化。
【详解】1.词汇积累
开心的：glad → delighted/pleased
对……感兴趣：be interested in → show interest in
照顾：take care of → look after
喜欢：love → be fond of
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：“The loveliest person” is a term used to describe those who are kind, friendly and helpful to others.
拓展句：“The loveliest person” is a term which is used to describe those who are kind, friendly and helpful to others.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Personally, I think my grandma is the loveliest person I have ever met. (运用了省略that的宾语从句和省略关系代词that的限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】She is such a warm and giving person that everyone loves her. (运用了such…that…引导的结果状语从句)
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。
A child was standing on a street-corner. He leaned with one shoulder against a high board-fence and swayed the other to and fro, while kicking carelessly at the gravel.
Sunshine beat upon the cobbles (鹅卵石), and a lazy summer wind raised yellow dust which trailed in clouds down the avenue. Clattering trucks moved with indistinctness through it. The child stood dreamily gazing.
After a time, a little dark-brown dog came trotting with an intent air down the sidewalk. A short rope was dragging from his neck. Occasionally he trod upon the end of it and stumbled.
He stopped opposite the child, and the two regarded each other. The dog hesitated for a moment, but presently he made some little advances with his tail. The child put out his hand and called him. In an apologetic manner, the dog came close, and the two had an interchange of friendly pattings and waggles. The dog became more enthusiastic with each moment of the interview, until with his gleeful caperings he threatened to overturn the child. Whereupon the child lifted his hand and struck the dog with a blow upon the head.
This thing seemed to overpower and astonish the little dark-brown dog, and wounded him to the heart. He sank down in despair at the child’s feet. When the blow was repeated, together with an admonition (警告) in childish sentences, he turned over upon his back, and held his paws in a peculiar (奇怪的) manner. At the same time, with his ears and his eyes, he offered a small prayer to the child.
He looked so comical on his back, and holding his paws peculiarly, that the child was greatly amused and gave him little taps repeatedly, to keep him so. But the little dark-brown dog took this chastisement (惩罚) in the most serious way, and no doubt considered that he had committed some grave crime, for he wriggled contritely and showed his repentance in every way that was in his power. He pleaded with the child and petitioned him, and offered more prayers.
At last the child grew weary of this amusement and turned toward home. The dog was praying at the time. He lay on his back and turned his eyes upon the retreating form.
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Presently he struggled to his feet and started after the child. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The child beat his pursuer with a small stick he had found. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Presently he struggled to his feet and started after the child. The dog lay down and prayed until the child had finished, and resumed his journey. Then he scrambled erect and took up the pursuit again. The little brown dog followed him persistently, his eyes fixed upon the child and his body close to the ground, ready to spring forward at the slightest encouragement. He seemed to be saying, “I will be your friend, won’t you let me ”
The child beat his pursuer with a small stick he had found. The dog crouched close to the ground, and when the stick came down he turned over again and held up his paws, as if to say, “I’m sorry I followed you.” This maneuver worked to a charm, for the child suddenly stopped and considered the situation. He looked back at the dog, which wagged his tail humbly and came up to him with an appearance of extreme humility. The child hesitated a moment longer, and then, apparently coming to a decision, threw away the stick and put out his hand to clasp the dog’s neck. The little brown dog pranced around him in great joy, wagging his tail furiously. The child had made a new friend.
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了小男孩和小狗成为朋友的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“不一会儿，他（小狗）挣扎着站起来，开始追赶那个孩子。”以及第二段首句内容“那孩子用他找到的一根小棍子打追赶他的小狗。”可知，第一段可描写小狗努力追着孩子。
②由第二段首句内容“那孩子用他找到的一根小棍子打追赶他的小狗。”可知，第二段可描写孩子还是想赶走小狗，但是小狗还是不愿离开，最后成为了男孩的朋友。
2.续写线索：小男孩独自站在街角——一只小狗突然出现——小狗停在了孩子对面，想要讨好孩子——孩子被小狗的过度热情吓着了——小狗被小孩打了一拳——小狗乞求小孩成为自己的朋友——小孩决定回家——小狗紧紧相随——小男孩驱赶小狗——小男孩被小狗打动——两人成为了朋友
3.词汇激活
行为类
①完成：finish/complete
②继续：resume/proceed
③专注于：fix upon/focus on
情绪类
①谦卑地：humbly/in a humble manner
②高兴：joy/delight
【点睛】【高分句型1】The dog lay down and prayed until the child had finished, and resumed his journey. (运用了until引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】He looked back at the dog, which wagged his tail humbly and came up to him with an appearance of extreme humility. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
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