广东省佛山市南海区2023-2024学年高三上学期开学摸底测试英语试题
一、阅读，第一节，阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读理解
Few women would consider a pair of scissors to be daily essential that they need to have in their purses. But for Shi Qinling, who is currently working at the Fenglin community cultural center in Shanghai, this tool has been with her everywhere she goes for the past decade —not as a means of self-protection but artistic expression.
"Paper-cutting is not about cutting random patterns from paper. Writers tell stories using words. I do the same, but with a pair of scissors,"Shi said.
Shi developed an interest in craft (工艺) when she was a child. This interest later developed into a passion, one that she decided to pursue by majoring in arts and crafts design during her time in university. After graduation, however, she found herself working at a ship design company as she was unsure about what she wanted to do with her future. About a year later, the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Research Institute offered her a position in their paper-cutting department. Realizing that she still had a love for the craft, she made the career switch.
In 2010, Shi started learning paper-cutting from Xi Xiaoqin, a paper-cutting expert. Three years later, one of her works, The Fighting Fish, won third place at the Baihua Cup, a competition for Chinese arts and crafts. Over the past decade, Shi's works have been exhibited in 23 exhibitions.
Although Shi is already so skilled in the craft that she can create an animal pattern in 10 minutes without even having to draw the outlines, she continues to improve her skills every day. The reason is that she views paper-cutting as not just an art form, but also a form of learning about traditional Chinese culture. She thinks she has the responsibility to attract people from different age groups and different fields to try paper-cutting.
1．Why does Shi Qinling always carry a pair of scissors with her
A．To fix things on the go.
B．To show off her creativity.
C．To make paper cuts anytime.
D．To protect herself from dangers.
2．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．What Shi Qinling did in university.
B．How Shi Qinling got rid of the boredom.
C．How Shi Qinling started paper-cutting career.
D．Why Shi Qinling resigned from her previous job.
3．What best describes Shi Qinling
A．Selfless and adaptable. B．Creative and humorous.
C．Devoted and generous. D．Talented and responsible.
阅读理解
Michael and his wife had recently moved into a new apartment building in SanFrancisco when they met a neighbor who is an Indian priest (牧师).
The priest, Jeff Dunan, 77, told Michael about an organization he volunteers for, which provides food, clothing and essential supplies to poor people in northern Bangladesh. The man decided to donate to the GoFundMe campaign, and settled on$150. "I thought it was a good cause, and a neighborly thing to do," he said.
Shortly after making his donation on the GoFundMe campaign that day in February 2022, though, Michael received information from his credit card company, warning him of a suspiciously (可疑地)large business. He opened the text message, which warned him of a $15,041 charge from GoFundMe. When he saw the five-figure number, he couldn't believe it.
Soon, it all made sense. Michael's credit card number started with four and one. Clearly, he said, he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor(光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael called GoFundMe's support line in a panic and explained the mistaken donation. To his relief, he was told he would be refunded for the mistake within three to seven business days.
Still, there was a major complication: The $15,000 donation — which more than doubled the total amount raised at the time — would remain on the GoFundMe page until the refund was processed.
"I was like oh no, that's a problem," Michael recalled. Before he explained to Dunan, he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra, the charity's Bangladesh-based program manager, thanking him for his substantial donation.
"The man had sent me a video of himself from Bangladesh, surrounded by dozens of hungry people holding bags of food, thanking me BY NAME." After Michael watched it, his heart sank. He felt terrible that he had to revoke (撤销) his donation, and he wanted to offer more. Once his original contribution was refunded, he donated $1,500.
4．Why did Michael donate to the GoFundMe campaign
A．To please his new neighbor.
B．To earn a fine reputation.
C．To fit in with the community.
D．To contribute to charity.
5．How did Michael feel when he saw the amount charged on his credit card
A．Shocked. B．Excited. C．Proud. D．Depressed.
6．What was the outcome of Michael's call to GoFundMe's support line
A．He received a thank-you message.
B．He was promised to get his money back.
C．He was informed of a suspicious charge.
D．He got additional funds from the charity.
7．What happened in the end
A．People laughed at Michael's mistake.
B．The poor Bangladeshis were disappointed.
C．Michael donated to another charity organization.
D．Michael donated more than his first intended amount.
阅读理解
For me, a large part of growing from a girl into a woman was developing a hatred for my body. When I was a kid, I didn't think about my body all that much. My attitudes towards my body changed around middle school when people were talking about staying"in shape"and going on diets. And thus I started to internalize the harmful standard that we have to look good all the time.
Looks are given far too much importance in our society. Women are supposed to look perfect all the time. We're supposed to idolize (崇拜) celebrities who have far more time and money to spend on their appearance than the average person. It's simply not attainable.
I love the idea of body positivity. I firmly believe that everyone should try to love themselves as much as possible. However, it's almost impossible to love every part of your body all the time. Personally, I could never achieve that. It's a good idea to promote body positivity in theory, but it also allows us to beat ourselves up because we don't love ourselves all the time.
Body neutrality (中立) is a much more attainable goal. Body neutrality promotes the idea that your body is simply your body instead of thinking something is good or bad. This mentality is easier to achieve, and it doesn't force you to try to love things you don't love. We don't need to love every part of our body —it's just a body.
Another way to view your body is to be thankful for everything that it does for you rather than how it looks. For example I am grateful that my body allows me to go skiing because I love skiing. This shift in mentality can be helpful because it focuses on your body's ability to do things you love, instead of your appearance.
Ultimately, the ideal mentality is loving every part of your body all the time. However, the more realistic alternative is accepting your body for what it is and what it does for you. Love can come after, but neutrality is a good place to start.
8．Why did the author change her attitude towards appearance around middle school
A．Because she was influenced by others.
B．Because she began to dislike her body.
C．Because she thought it important to stay in shape.
D．Because she failed to meet her school's standards.
9．What is the author's attitude towards body positivity
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Prejudiced. D．Indifferent.
10．What does body neutrality promote
A．Pursuing perfection in terms of body image.
B．Trying to change your appearance constantly.
C．Loving every part of your body unconditionally.
D．Accepting your body as it is without judgment.
11．What is the suggested mentality towards your body
A．Ignoring its limitations.
B．Focusing on appearance.
C．Being grateful for its capabilities.
D．Being critical of its imperfections.
阅读理解
New research has discovered that adult howler monkeys use play to avoid conflict and reduce group tension, with levels of play increasing when they are faced with limited resources.
Howler monkey play involves individuals hanging from their tails(尾巴)and making facial expressions and signals, such as shaking their heads. However, play is an energy-costly activity for howler monkeys, who generally have an inactive lifestyle due to their mainly leaf-based diet.
The researchers examined how play varies with age, and they measured the amount of time adults play with other adults and with juvenile monkeys within their groups. By studying seven different groups of howler monkeys in the rain forests of Mexico and Costa Rica, the researchers found that the amount of adult play is linked to the number of potential playmates, increasing in line with the size of the group. Adults spend more time playing with other adults, rather than juveniles, and adult females spend more time engaged in play than adult males.
Crucially, the researchers found that play among adults increases in line with time spent searching for fruit. Howler monkeys typically eat leaves, and fruit is a highly prized resource that generates competition among the monkeys. Lead author Dr.Norberto Asensio, of University of the Basque Country, said,"One theory for the positive effect of fruit consumption on play is that a fruit-based diet simply provides the howler monkeys with more energy compared to their typical diet of leaves."
"If this was the case, we should have observed adults engaging in more play with other adults of the group, instead of young monkeys during fruit searching. Because young monkeys do not pose a threat or provide competition at fruit trees, we believe that play among adults is a method for solving conflicts within the group, in a similar way that grooming(梳理毛发) is used by some other animals."
12．What was the focus of the researchers' observation
A．What food the monkeys eat.
B．What influence the monkeys' play.
C．How long the monkeys stay together.
D．How big the monkeys' play groups are.
13．What does the underlined word "juveniles"in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Young animals. B．Foreign groups.
C．Team leaders. D．Family members.
14．What do we know about howler monkeys according to Norberto Asensio
A．They love grooming.
B．They prefer leaves to fruits.
C．Young monkeys are not competitive.
D．Adult monkeys don't care about the young.
15．What can be the best title of the text
A．Fruits— crucial source of energy
B．Howler monkey — a special group live with peace
C．Monkeys play — an important means for harmony
D．Conflicts —unavoidable problems among monkeys
二、第二部分，阅读，第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Live a Fulfilling Life
How awesome would it be to get out of bed each morning feeling purposeful and happy about your day What about going to sleep each night with a grin(露齿的笑)of satisfaction on your lips 16． Here are some tips that may help you.
● 17．
To lead a more fulfilling life, you first need to know what part of your current life is troubling or unsatisfactory. Reflect on different aspects of your life to figure out which are upsetting you the most. Try closing your eyes and questioning "What part of my life dissatisfies me the most " Whatever comes to mind first is probably where you'll want to start.
● Building good habits.
One of the best ways to build good habits that support a fulfilling life is by doing something each day that challenges you. Identify one thing you can take action on that pushes you beyond your comfort zone and do it. This might be sharing ideas with your boss when you typically stay quiet. 18． For example, if you've been trying to lose weight, but you spend too much time on the couch, reduce your time on TV or do an exercise while you watch.
● Having good health and well-being.
19． You'll have trouble feeling fulfilled if your energy only goes out. Just as you pour love and support into others, you must return that love and support to yourself. Take time to improve your own self with passions or self-care. Fulfillment also translates to perfect mental and physical health, so make time to exercise regularly. Schedule it into your day. 20．
A. Addressing your dissatisfaction.
B. Learning to avoid dissatisfaction.
C. It's important to set aside "me" time.
D. End each day by reflecting on your daily challenge.
E. Replacing your bad habits with good ones is also suggested.
F. That way, it will be just like any other task on your to-do list.
G. This may seem difficult, but leading a more fulfilling life is entirely possible.
三、第三部分，语言知识及运用，第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jody, a high school wrestling coach sprang into action after hearing that his longtime friend Ray needed a kidney (肾).
"Last year Ray gave me a call and he sounded 21． . I asked him if he was okay. He stopped for a moment and said, ‘I'm 22． ,'" Jody explained.
Without thinking twice, Jody began 23． .Unfortunately, he found out he wouldn't be a kidney match for Ray, who was running out of time because of how 24． he was on the donor list.
"I quickly realized through the 25． donor program at LV Hospital, I could actually donate to the kidney bank, 26． another person's life who I don't know, and Ray would move up on the kidney donor recipient (受方) list," said Jody.
And that's 27． what he did. With the support of his family, Jody got the green light and 28． with the surgery.
Following the surgery, Jody's doctor told him the 29． fact: "We found cancer in you." 30． , Jody was in the early stages of a type of cancer that usually goes 31． until it's too late. If not for his 32． to donate an organ, doctors might not have been able to 33． the disease in time.
Jody announced the fortunate save on Facebook, " Sooner or later, if you take actions based on ‘goodness' and in the best 34． of others, it comes full circle back," he said. "It was a 35． that I donated my kidney. I got a bonus gift and saved my own life!"
21．A． terrible B． familiar C． confused D． distracted
22．A． recovering B． moving C． resting D． dying
23．A． crying B． exercising C． kidding D． testing
24．A． different B． popular C． low D． healthy
25．A． shared B． improved C． voluntary D． global
26．A． balance B． save C． shape D． continue
27．A． normally B． exactly C． possibly D． especially
28．A． went ahead B． put up C． got away D． came up
29．A． plain B． relevant C． disturbing D． observable
30．A． Clearly B． Certainly C． Luckily D． Hopefully
31．A． accessible B． visible C． undamaged D． undetected
32．A． decision B． ability C． permission D． potential
33．A． understand B． treat C． catch D． spread
34．A． experience B． interest C． effort D． performance
35．A． challenge B． relief C． success D． blessing
四、第三部分，语言知识及运用，第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。
A cultural tourism promotion event titled "Hometown of Confucius, Hospitable Shandong" opened in Rome Italy, on May 6,2023.
36． (host) by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the event's opening ceremony 37． (attend) by more than 100 guests, including government officials from both sides, as well as 38． (representative) from Italy.
Shandong is 39． large province in terms of population, economy, culture, and tourism along the east coast of China. It has a population of more than 100 million and is the third 40． (large) economy in China. It has rich cultural tourism resources as it is 41． Mount Tai rises, the Yellow River flows into the sea, and Confucius was born. "Hospitable Shandong" has become an 42． (influence) tourism brand(品牌).
Shandong is willing to work with Italian partners 43． (strengthen) dialogue,enhance trust, and deepen cooperation, drawing a new chapter in the cultural and tourism cooperation and exchanges 44． the two places, said a senior official from the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
During the opening ceremony, Riccardo Busi, president of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), announced the decision to establish the China Coordination Office of the FIAP in Shandong province, 45． (sign) a strategic cooperation agreement with the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
五、第四部分，词汇基础，词义匹配。(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
请匹配划线单词及其英文解释。
A. annoyed or quite angry B. alike, but not exactly the same C. to pass from one side to the other D. to make sb not have enough food E. to put one's arms and legs straight F. a rule or law that limits what sb can do G. different coloured lights to tell drivers to go slower
46．Tired and sleepy he stretched on the bed.
47．The boss was cross with Mike for being late again.
48．Seeing the speed restriction, I slowed down my car.
49．It is not advisable to starve oneself to try to lose weight.
50．I can understand your feelings as I had a similar experience.
请匹配划线单词及其英文解释
A. injured B. bright and shining C. dull, or full of clouds D. public praise and reward E. the act of remembering who somebody is F. a magazine that deals with specialized subject G. an important development that may lead to achievement
51．He published a paper in the journalNature.
52．The new discovery is viewed as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
53．The doctors are committing themselves to saving the wounded people.
54．Smoke and dust blocked out the sun, and the sky turned gray, then orange.
55．Tu Youyou and her team have gained extensive recognition for their contributions.
请匹配划线单词及其英文解释
A. protection B. a way to deal with a problem or task C. to bring back a feeling that existed before D. to keep information or facts in a computer E. to continue doing sth or continue to do sth F. an informal talk involving a small group of people G. to emphasize sth so that people will give it more attention
56．Her kindness restored my faith in human nature.
57．The teacher adopted a more flexible approach to inspire his students.
58．He stopped to took a sip of coffee, and proceeded to tell me the story.
59．He created the sculpture to highlight the importance of traditional culture.
60．She is interested in wildlife conservation and advocates saving endangered animals.
六、第四部分，词汇基础，第二节 选词填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
选词填空，阅读下面文本，并从每段文本方框的单词或语块中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
A essential B.promote C. campus D.core value E.challenge F.opportunities G.services
All sorts of 61． activities, such as academic reports, speech contests and sports meetings, have been organized in senior high schools. The 62． of them is to offer 63． for students to broaden their horizons as well as 64． leadership and social responsibility. These activities have proved to play a(n) 65． role in students' development.
选词填空
A.awareness
B.combination
C.sign up for
D. think highly of E.emotionally
F.physically
G.significance
So, what is plogging As a matter of fact, it is a 66． of picking and jogging, which means picking up garbage while working out. Many people 67． it because plogging benefits us a lot. It not only helps us keep 68． and mentally healthy but also is of great 69． to protect the environment and our homeland. People of all ages can participate in this kind of exercise. More than that, it raises the public 70． of environmental issues and develops their sense of responsibility.
七、第五部分，写作，第一节(满分15分)
71． 假定你是李华，你在英文校报看到一则招聘"校园之声"栏目小记者的广告，你对该职位很感兴趣，请你写一封信申请该职位，内容包括：1.写信目的;2.你的优势;3.你的打算。
注意：1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
八、第五部分，写作，第二节(满分25分)
72． 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。
"Watch out! You nearly hit that car!" My father yelled at me."Can't you do anything right "Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me. An uncomfortable feeling rose in my throat as I looked down. I wasn't prepared for another argument."I saw the car, Dad. Please don't shout at me when I'm driving."My voice was calm and even, sounding far calmer than I really felt. Dad stared at me, and then turned away and settled back.
That night I went outside to collect my thoughts. What could I do about him Dad had been a lumberjack(伐木工人) in Washington and Oregon. He had enjoyed being outdoors using his strength against the forces of nature. The first time he couldn't lift a heavy log,he joked about it; but later that same day I saw him outside alone, struggling to lift it. He became angry whenever anyone made fun of his advancing age, or when he couldn't do something he had done as a younger man.
Four days after his sixty-seventh birthday, he had a heart attack. An ambulance sped him to the hospital. At the hospital, Dad was rushed into an operating room. He was lucky;he survived. But something inside Dad died. His enthusiasm for life was gone. He refused to follow the doctor's orders. Suggestions and offers of help were turned down with rude words. The number of visitors thinned, and then finally stopped altogether. Dad was left alone.
My husband, Nick, and I asked Dad to come and live with us on our small farm. We hoped the fresh air and rural atmosphere would help him adjust. Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. It seemed that nothing was satisfactory. He criticized everything I did. I became upset. Soon I was taking my anger out on Nick. We began to argue. Luckily, Nick had a friend who was a mental health expert. After he listened to our story, he recommended that we should find a dog to accompany Dad. I thought maybe I should have a try.
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 next day, I set out to look for a dog.
……
"Dad! Look what I got for you!"I said as I entered the house.
答案解析部分
【答案】1．C
2．C
3．D
【知识点】推理判断题；段落大意；人物传记类；新闻报道类；应用文
【答案】4．D
5．A
6．B
7．D
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【答案】8．A
9．B
10．D
11．C
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；学习教育类；议论文
【答案】12．B
13．A
14．C
15．C
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；科普类；学习教育类；议论文；标题选择
【答案】16．G；17．A；18．E；19．C；20．F
【知识点】说明文；七选五；日常生活类；学习教育类
【答案】21．A；22．D；23．D；24．C；25．C；26．B；27．B；28．A；29．C；30．C；31．D；32．A；33．B；34．B；35．D
【知识点】故事阅读类；新闻报道类；应用文
【答案】36．Hosted；37．was attended；38．representatives；39．a；40．largest；41．where；42．influential；43．to strengthen；44．between；45．signing
【知识点】新闻报道类；社会文化类；旅游观光类；应用文
【答案】46．E
47．A
48．F
49．D
50．B
【知识点】词义猜测题；信息匹配
【答案】51．F
52．G
53．A
54．C
55．D
【知识点】词义猜测题；信息匹配
【答案】56．C
57．B
58．E
59．G
60．A
【知识点】词义猜测题；信息匹配
【答案】61．C；62．D；63．F；64．B；65．A
【知识点】短文填词；学习教育类；议论文
【答案】66．B；67．D；68．F；69．G；70．A
【知识点】说明文；短文填词；文娱体育类；环境保护类
71．【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of a junior reporter at the "Campus Voice" section, as advertised in the English school newspaper.
As for my advantages, I have excellent English writing skills acquired through years of practice and study. Moreover, I have a good understanding of how to research and present information in a compelling and informative way.
If given the chance, I plan to fully utilize my skills and work diligently to contribute to the "Campus Voice" section. I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【知识点】提纲作文；文字式应用文
72．【答案】The next day, I set out to look for a dog. I drove to the animal shelter and was led to the kennels by a keeper. Each cage contained five to seven dogs. Long-haired dogs, curly-haired dogs, black dogs and spotted dogs all jumped up, trying to reach me. I studied each one but rejected one after another for various reasons: too big, too small, too much hair and so on. As I approached an old dog, his eyes caught my attention. Calm and clear, they were telling me that he was waiting for my arrival. I made an immediate decision that I would bring it home for Dad.
"Dad! Look what I got for you!" I said as I entered the house. Dad, however, wasn't that excited as I had expected. With days going by, he accepted the new family member gradually. He even named the dog Cherry, with whom he spent long hours walking down the country road, exploring the community. Cherry grew to be an inseparable companion throughout the next three years. Dad's bitterness faded, his enthusiasm for life restored. Dick and I were happy to find our "former" Dad back. The special experience enlightened me that company is the most important for the elderly.
【知识点】文字式记叙文；读后续写；日常生活类；故事阅读类；记叙文
1 / 1广东省佛山市南海区2023-2024学年高三上学期开学摸底测试英语试题
一、阅读，第一节，阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读理解
Few women would consider a pair of scissors to be daily essential that they need to have in their purses. But for Shi Qinling, who is currently working at the Fenglin community cultural center in Shanghai, this tool has been with her everywhere she goes for the past decade —not as a means of self-protection but artistic expression.
"Paper-cutting is not about cutting random patterns from paper. Writers tell stories using words. I do the same, but with a pair of scissors,"Shi said.
Shi developed an interest in craft (工艺) when she was a child. This interest later developed into a passion, one that she decided to pursue by majoring in arts and crafts design during her time in university. After graduation, however, she found herself working at a ship design company as she was unsure about what she wanted to do with her future. About a year later, the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Research Institute offered her a position in their paper-cutting department. Realizing that she still had a love for the craft, she made the career switch.
In 2010, Shi started learning paper-cutting from Xi Xiaoqin, a paper-cutting expert. Three years later, one of her works, The Fighting Fish, won third place at the Baihua Cup, a competition for Chinese arts and crafts. Over the past decade, Shi's works have been exhibited in 23 exhibitions.
Although Shi is already so skilled in the craft that she can create an animal pattern in 10 minutes without even having to draw the outlines, she continues to improve her skills every day. The reason is that she views paper-cutting as not just an art form, but also a form of learning about traditional Chinese culture. She thinks she has the responsibility to attract people from different age groups and different fields to try paper-cutting.
1．Why does Shi Qinling always carry a pair of scissors with her
A．To fix things on the go.
B．To show off her creativity.
C．To make paper cuts anytime.
D．To protect herself from dangers.
2．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．What Shi Qinling did in university.
B．How Shi Qinling got rid of the boredom.
C．How Shi Qinling started paper-cutting career.
D．Why Shi Qinling resigned from her previous job.
3．What best describes Shi Qinling
A．Selfless and adaptable. B．Creative and humorous.
C．Devoted and generous. D．Talented and responsible.
【答案】1．C
2．C
3．D
【知识点】推理判断题；段落大意；人物传记类；新闻报道类；应用文
阅读理解
Michael and his wife had recently moved into a new apartment building in SanFrancisco when they met a neighbor who is an Indian priest (牧师).
The priest, Jeff Dunan, 77, told Michael about an organization he volunteers for, which provides food, clothing and essential supplies to poor people in northern Bangladesh. The man decided to donate to the GoFundMe campaign, and settled on$150. "I thought it was a good cause, and a neighborly thing to do," he said.
Shortly after making his donation on the GoFundMe campaign that day in February 2022, though, Michael received information from his credit card company, warning him of a suspiciously (可疑地)large business. He opened the text message, which warned him of a $15,041 charge from GoFundMe. When he saw the five-figure number, he couldn't believe it.
Soon, it all made sense. Michael's credit card number started with four and one. Clearly, he said, he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor(光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael called GoFundMe's support line in a panic and explained the mistaken donation. To his relief, he was told he would be refunded for the mistake within three to seven business days.
Still, there was a major complication: The $15,000 donation — which more than doubled the total amount raised at the time — would remain on the GoFundMe page until the refund was processed.
"I was like oh no, that's a problem," Michael recalled. Before he explained to Dunan, he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra, the charity's Bangladesh-based program manager, thanking him for his substantial donation.
"The man had sent me a video of himself from Bangladesh, surrounded by dozens of hungry people holding bags of food, thanking me BY NAME." After Michael watched it, his heart sank. He felt terrible that he had to revoke (撤销) his donation, and he wanted to offer more. Once his original contribution was refunded, he donated $1,500.
4．Why did Michael donate to the GoFundMe campaign
A．To please his new neighbor.
B．To earn a fine reputation.
C．To fit in with the community.
D．To contribute to charity.
5．How did Michael feel when he saw the amount charged on his credit card
A．Shocked. B．Excited. C．Proud. D．Depressed.
6．What was the outcome of Michael's call to GoFundMe's support line
A．He received a thank-you message.
B．He was promised to get his money back.
C．He was informed of a suspicious charge.
D．He got additional funds from the charity.
7．What happened in the end
A．People laughed at Michael's mistake.
B．The poor Bangladeshis were disappointed.
C．Michael donated to another charity organization.
D．Michael donated more than his first intended amount.
【答案】4．D
5．A
6．B
7．D
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
阅读理解
For me, a large part of growing from a girl into a woman was developing a hatred for my body. When I was a kid, I didn't think about my body all that much. My attitudes towards my body changed around middle school when people were talking about staying"in shape"and going on diets. And thus I started to internalize the harmful standard that we have to look good all the time.
Looks are given far too much importance in our society. Women are supposed to look perfect all the time. We're supposed to idolize (崇拜) celebrities who have far more time and money to spend on their appearance than the average person. It's simply not attainable.
I love the idea of body positivity. I firmly believe that everyone should try to love themselves as much as possible. However, it's almost impossible to love every part of your body all the time. Personally, I could never achieve that. It's a good idea to promote body positivity in theory, but it also allows us to beat ourselves up because we don't love ourselves all the time.
Body neutrality (中立) is a much more attainable goal. Body neutrality promotes the idea that your body is simply your body instead of thinking something is good or bad. This mentality is easier to achieve, and it doesn't force you to try to love things you don't love. We don't need to love every part of our body —it's just a body.
Another way to view your body is to be thankful for everything that it does for you rather than how it looks. For example I am grateful that my body allows me to go skiing because I love skiing. This shift in mentality can be helpful because it focuses on your body's ability to do things you love, instead of your appearance.
Ultimately, the ideal mentality is loving every part of your body all the time. However, the more realistic alternative is accepting your body for what it is and what it does for you. Love can come after, but neutrality is a good place to start.
8．Why did the author change her attitude towards appearance around middle school
A．Because she was influenced by others.
B．Because she began to dislike her body.
C．Because she thought it important to stay in shape.
D．Because she failed to meet her school's standards.
9．What is the author's attitude towards body positivity
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Prejudiced. D．Indifferent.
10．What does body neutrality promote
A．Pursuing perfection in terms of body image.
B．Trying to change your appearance constantly.
C．Loving every part of your body unconditionally.
D．Accepting your body as it is without judgment.
11．What is the suggested mentality towards your body
A．Ignoring its limitations.
B．Focusing on appearance.
C．Being grateful for its capabilities.
D．Being critical of its imperfections.
【答案】8．A
9．B
10．D
11．C
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；学习教育类；议论文
阅读理解
New research has discovered that adult howler monkeys use play to avoid conflict and reduce group tension, with levels of play increasing when they are faced with limited resources.
Howler monkey play involves individuals hanging from their tails(尾巴)and making facial expressions and signals, such as shaking their heads. However, play is an energy-costly activity for howler monkeys, who generally have an inactive lifestyle due to their mainly leaf-based diet.
The researchers examined how play varies with age, and they measured the amount of time adults play with other adults and with juvenile monkeys within their groups. By studying seven different groups of howler monkeys in the rain forests of Mexico and Costa Rica, the researchers found that the amount of adult play is linked to the number of potential playmates, increasing in line with the size of the group. Adults spend more time playing with other adults, rather than juveniles, and adult females spend more time engaged in play than adult males.
Crucially, the researchers found that play among adults increases in line with time spent searching for fruit. Howler monkeys typically eat leaves, and fruit is a highly prized resource that generates competition among the monkeys. Lead author Dr.Norberto Asensio, of University of the Basque Country, said,"One theory for the positive effect of fruit consumption on play is that a fruit-based diet simply provides the howler monkeys with more energy compared to their typical diet of leaves."
"If this was the case, we should have observed adults engaging in more play with other adults of the group, instead of young monkeys during fruit searching. Because young monkeys do not pose a threat or provide competition at fruit trees, we believe that play among adults is a method for solving conflicts within the group, in a similar way that grooming(梳理毛发) is used by some other animals."
12．What was the focus of the researchers' observation
A．What food the monkeys eat.
B．What influence the monkeys' play.
C．How long the monkeys stay together.
D．How big the monkeys' play groups are.
13．What does the underlined word "juveniles"in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Young animals. B．Foreign groups.
C．Team leaders. D．Family members.
14．What do we know about howler monkeys according to Norberto Asensio
A．They love grooming.
B．They prefer leaves to fruits.
C．Young monkeys are not competitive.
D．Adult monkeys don't care about the young.
15．What can be the best title of the text
A．Fruits— crucial source of energy
B．Howler monkey — a special group live with peace
C．Monkeys play — an important means for harmony
D．Conflicts —unavoidable problems among monkeys
【答案】12．B
13．A
14．C
15．C
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；科普类；学习教育类；议论文；标题选择
二、第二部分，阅读，第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Live a Fulfilling Life
How awesome would it be to get out of bed each morning feeling purposeful and happy about your day What about going to sleep each night with a grin(露齿的笑)of satisfaction on your lips 16． Here are some tips that may help you.
● 17．
To lead a more fulfilling life, you first need to know what part of your current life is troubling or unsatisfactory. Reflect on different aspects of your life to figure out which are upsetting you the most. Try closing your eyes and questioning "What part of my life dissatisfies me the most " Whatever comes to mind first is probably where you'll want to start.
● Building good habits.
One of the best ways to build good habits that support a fulfilling life is by doing something each day that challenges you. Identify one thing you can take action on that pushes you beyond your comfort zone and do it. This might be sharing ideas with your boss when you typically stay quiet. 18． For example, if you've been trying to lose weight, but you spend too much time on the couch, reduce your time on TV or do an exercise while you watch.
● Having good health and well-being.
19． You'll have trouble feeling fulfilled if your energy only goes out. Just as you pour love and support into others, you must return that love and support to yourself. Take time to improve your own self with passions or self-care. Fulfillment also translates to perfect mental and physical health, so make time to exercise regularly. Schedule it into your day. 20．
A. Addressing your dissatisfaction.
B. Learning to avoid dissatisfaction.
C. It's important to set aside "me" time.
D. End each day by reflecting on your daily challenge.
E. Replacing your bad habits with good ones is also suggested.
F. That way, it will be just like any other task on your to-do list.
G. This may seem difficult, but leading a more fulfilling life is entirely possible.
【答案】16．G；17．A；18．E；19．C；20．F
【知识点】说明文；七选五；日常生活类；学习教育类
三、第三部分，语言知识及运用，第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jody, a high school wrestling coach sprang into action after hearing that his longtime friend Ray needed a kidney (肾).
"Last year Ray gave me a call and he sounded 21． . I asked him if he was okay. He stopped for a moment and said, ‘I'm 22． ,'" Jody explained.
Without thinking twice, Jody began 23． .Unfortunately, he found out he wouldn't be a kidney match for Ray, who was running out of time because of how 24． he was on the donor list.
"I quickly realized through the 25． donor program at LV Hospital, I could actually donate to the kidney bank, 26． another person's life who I don't know, and Ray would move up on the kidney donor recipient (受方) list," said Jody.
And that's 27． what he did. With the support of his family, Jody got the green light and 28． with the surgery.
Following the surgery, Jody's doctor told him the 29． fact: "We found cancer in you." 30． , Jody was in the early stages of a type of cancer that usually goes 31． until it's too late. If not for his 32． to donate an organ, doctors might not have been able to 33． the disease in time.
Jody announced the fortunate save on Facebook, " Sooner or later, if you take actions based on ‘goodness' and in the best 34． of others, it comes full circle back," he said. "It was a 35． that I donated my kidney. I got a bonus gift and saved my own life!"
21．A． terrible B． familiar C． confused D． distracted
22．A． recovering B． moving C． resting D． dying
23．A． crying B． exercising C． kidding D． testing
24．A． different B． popular C． low D． healthy
25．A． shared B． improved C． voluntary D． global
26．A． balance B． save C． shape D． continue
27．A． normally B． exactly C． possibly D． especially
28．A． went ahead B． put up C． got away D． came up
29．A． plain B． relevant C． disturbing D． observable
30．A． Clearly B． Certainly C． Luckily D． Hopefully
31．A． accessible B． visible C． undamaged D． undetected
32．A． decision B． ability C． permission D． potential
33．A． understand B． treat C． catch D． spread
34．A． experience B． interest C． effort D． performance
35．A． challenge B． relief C． success D． blessing
【答案】21．A；22．D；23．D；24．C；25．C；26．B；27．B；28．A；29．C；30．C；31．D；32．A；33．B；34．B；35．D
【知识点】故事阅读类；新闻报道类；应用文
四、第三部分，语言知识及运用，第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。
A cultural tourism promotion event titled "Hometown of Confucius, Hospitable Shandong" opened in Rome Italy, on May 6,2023.
36． (host) by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the event's opening ceremony 37． (attend) by more than 100 guests, including government officials from both sides, as well as 38． (representative) from Italy.
Shandong is 39． large province in terms of population, economy, culture, and tourism along the east coast of China. It has a population of more than 100 million and is the third 40． (large) economy in China. It has rich cultural tourism resources as it is 41． Mount Tai rises, the Yellow River flows into the sea, and Confucius was born. "Hospitable Shandong" has become an 42． (influence) tourism brand(品牌).
Shandong is willing to work with Italian partners 43． (strengthen) dialogue,enhance trust, and deepen cooperation, drawing a new chapter in the cultural and tourism cooperation and exchanges 44． the two places, said a senior official from the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
During the opening ceremony, Riccardo Busi, president of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), announced the decision to establish the China Coordination Office of the FIAP in Shandong province, 45． (sign) a strategic cooperation agreement with the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
【答案】36．Hosted；37．was attended；38．representatives；39．a；40．largest；41．where；42．influential；43．to strengthen；44．between；45．signing
【知识点】新闻报道类；社会文化类；旅游观光类；应用文
五、第四部分，词汇基础，词义匹配。(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
请匹配划线单词及其英文解释。
A. annoyed or quite angry B. alike, but not exactly the same C. to pass from one side to the other D. to make sb not have enough food E. to put one's arms and legs straight F. a rule or law that limits what sb can do G. different coloured lights to tell drivers to go slower
46．Tired and sleepy he stretched on the bed.
47．The boss was cross with Mike for being late again.
48．Seeing the speed restriction, I slowed down my car.
49．It is not advisable to starve oneself to try to lose weight.
50．I can understand your feelings as I had a similar experience.
【答案】46．E
47．A
48．F
49．D
50．B
【知识点】词义猜测题；信息匹配
请匹配划线单词及其英文解释
A. injured B. bright and shining C. dull, or full of clouds D. public praise and reward E. the act of remembering who somebody is F. a magazine that deals with specialized subject G. an important development that may lead to achievement
51．He published a paper in the journalNature.
52．The new discovery is viewed as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
53．The doctors are committing themselves to saving the wounded people.
54．Smoke and dust blocked out the sun, and the sky turned gray, then orange.
55．Tu Youyou and her team have gained extensive recognition for their contributions.
【答案】51．F
52．G
53．A
54．C
55．D
【知识点】词义猜测题；信息匹配
请匹配划线单词及其英文解释
A. protection B. a way to deal with a problem or task C. to bring back a feeling that existed before D. to keep information or facts in a computer E. to continue doing sth or continue to do sth F. an informal talk involving a small group of people G. to emphasize sth so that people will give it more attention
56．Her kindness restored my faith in human nature.
57．The teacher adopted a more flexible approach to inspire his students.
58．He stopped to took a sip of coffee, and proceeded to tell me the story.
59．He created the sculpture to highlight the importance of traditional culture.
60．She is interested in wildlife conservation and advocates saving endangered animals.
【答案】56．C
57．B
58．E
59．G
60．A
【知识点】词义猜测题；信息匹配
六、第四部分，词汇基础，第二节 选词填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
选词填空，阅读下面文本，并从每段文本方框的单词或语块中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
A essential B.promote C. campus D.core value E.challenge F.opportunities G.services
All sorts of 61． activities, such as academic reports, speech contests and sports meetings, have been organized in senior high schools. The 62． of them is to offer 63． for students to broaden their horizons as well as 64． leadership and social responsibility. These activities have proved to play a(n) 65． role in students' development.
【答案】61．C；62．D；63．F；64．B；65．A
【知识点】短文填词；学习教育类；议论文
选词填空
A.awareness
B.combination
C.sign up for
D. think highly of E.emotionally
F.physically
G.significance
So, what is plogging As a matter of fact, it is a 66． of picking and jogging, which means picking up garbage while working out. Many people 67． it because plogging benefits us a lot. It not only helps us keep 68． and mentally healthy but also is of great 69． to protect the environment and our homeland. People of all ages can participate in this kind of exercise. More than that, it raises the public 70． of environmental issues and develops their sense of responsibility.
【答案】66．B；67．D；68．F；69．G；70．A
【知识点】说明文；短文填词；文娱体育类；环境保护类
七、第五部分，写作，第一节(满分15分)
71． 假定你是李华，你在英文校报看到一则招聘"校园之声"栏目小记者的广告，你对该职位很感兴趣，请你写一封信申请该职位，内容包括：1.写信目的;2.你的优势;3.你的打算。
注意：1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of a junior reporter at the "Campus Voice" section, as advertised in the English school newspaper.
As for my advantages, I have excellent English writing skills acquired through years of practice and study. Moreover, I have a good understanding of how to research and present information in a compelling and informative way.
If given the chance, I plan to fully utilize my skills and work diligently to contribute to the "Campus Voice" section. I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【知识点】提纲作文；文字式应用文
八、第五部分，写作，第二节(满分25分)
72． 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。
"Watch out! You nearly hit that car!" My father yelled at me."Can't you do anything right "Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me. An uncomfortable feeling rose in my throat as I looked down. I wasn't prepared for another argument."I saw the car, Dad. Please don't shout at me when I'm driving."My voice was calm and even, sounding far calmer than I really felt. Dad stared at me, and then turned away and settled back.
That night I went outside to collect my thoughts. What could I do about him Dad had been a lumberjack(伐木工人) in Washington and Oregon. He had enjoyed being outdoors using his strength against the forces of nature. The first time he couldn't lift a heavy log,he joked about it; but later that same day I saw him outside alone, struggling to lift it. He became angry whenever anyone made fun of his advancing age, or when he couldn't do something he had done as a younger man.
Four days after his sixty-seventh birthday, he had a heart attack. An ambulance sped him to the hospital. At the hospital, Dad was rushed into an operating room. He was lucky;he survived. But something inside Dad died. His enthusiasm for life was gone. He refused to follow the doctor's orders. Suggestions and offers of help were turned down with rude words. The number of visitors thinned, and then finally stopped altogether. Dad was left alone.
My husband, Nick, and I asked Dad to come and live with us on our small farm. We hoped the fresh air and rural atmosphere would help him adjust. Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. It seemed that nothing was satisfactory. He criticized everything I did. I became upset. Soon I was taking my anger out on Nick. We began to argue. Luckily, Nick had a friend who was a mental health expert. After he listened to our story, he recommended that we should find a dog to accompany Dad. I thought maybe I should have a try.
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 next day, I set out to look for a dog.
……
"Dad! Look what I got for you!"I said as I entered the house.
【答案】The next day, I set out to look for a dog. I drove to the animal shelter and was led to the kennels by a keeper. Each cage contained five to seven dogs. Long-haired dogs, curly-haired dogs, black dogs and spotted dogs all jumped up, trying to reach me. I studied each one but rejected one after another for various reasons: too big, too small, too much hair and so on. As I approached an old dog, his eyes caught my attention. Calm and clear, they were telling me that he was waiting for my arrival. I made an immediate decision that I would bring it home for Dad.
"Dad! Look what I got for you!" I said as I entered the house. Dad, however, wasn't that excited as I had expected. With days going by, he accepted the new family member gradually. He even named the dog Cherry, with whom he spent long hours walking down the country road, exploring the community. Cherry grew to be an inseparable companion throughout the next three years. Dad's bitterness faded, his enthusiasm for life restored. Dick and I were happy to find our "former" Dad back. The special experience enlightened me that company is the most important for the elderly.
【知识点】文字式记叙文；读后续写；日常生活类；故事阅读类；记叙文
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