2023年秋“荆、荆、襄、宜四地七校考试联盟”
高二期中联考
英 语 试 题
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题的作答：选出每小题答案后，用2B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，再选涂其他答案标号。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How soon will the party begin
A. In 5 minutes. B. In 10 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
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What does the woman offer to do
A. Help the man with his study.
B. Send the man to the hospital.
C. Help the man ask for leave.
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What do we know about the man
A. He arrived before 3:00 p.m. B. He didn’t make a reservation.
C. He can’t check in at the hotel.
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What does the man suggest the woman do on Mother’s Day
A. Eat out. B. Stay in. C. Go to the movies.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A The weather. B. A gift. C. Their friend.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What has recently been done to the space
A. A new bathroom has been added.
B. A private office has been built.
C. The walls have been painted.
7. What is the man most interested in about the space
A. The position. B. The rent. C. The size.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What does the woman think of the man’s paper
A. It’s interesting. B. It’s easy to finish. C. It’s hard to understand.
9. Why doesn’t the man want to write about clocks or umbrellas
A. He knows nothing about them.
B. He thinks everybody is going to write about them.
C. He is unwilling to do research on them.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How long are most shops open in New York
A. 9 hours. B. 10 hours. C. 12 hours.
11. Where are the speakers
A. In Paris. B. In London. C. In New York.
12. What is the woman’s opinion on Americans
A. Normal. B. Direct. C. Interesting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. When does the conversation take place
A. In the late morning. B. At noon. C. In the early afternoon.
14. What is the weather probably like
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
15. What does the woman like best about the new job
A. The salary. B. The working time. C. The working conditions.
16. Where are the woman’s family living now
A. In Australia. B. In Mexico. C. In Britain.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. When did Bill Wales leave his parents
A. At the age of 18. B. At the age of 20. C. At the age of 23.
18. How does Bill Wales pay his tuition
A. By asking his parents for money.
B. By working in his spare time.
C. By borrowing from his roommates.
19. What did Bill Wales do after his second year at university
A. He moved to another place.
B. He left London and found a job.
C. He left school and worked for a year.
20. Why did Bill Wales decide to move the second time
A. The rent of his room was raised.
B. He couldn’t stand his roommates.
C. He didn’t get along well with the house-owner.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Top cookbooks of 2023
The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J.Kenji Lopez-Alt
The Wok’s appeal is not innovation; you can find many dishes like Kung Pao Shrimp and Cumin Lamb on many Chinese restaurant menus. But you don’t have to leave your home. As far as I’m concerned, it’s worth the sticker price to learn the techniques.
Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin’ in New Orleans by Mason Hereford
Chef Mason Hereford has put to paper some of the magic that draws locals and tourists alike to his popular New Orleans sandwich shop, Turkey and the Wolf. The cookbook is full of recipes accessible to home cooks. The meatloaf is my favorite.
Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico by Rick Martinez
With seven sections focused on different regions across the country, Rick Martinez guides you through some of the essential recipes for each. The recipes are lovely, but what I love most are the stories alongside each of them. Food is deeply personal and with Mi Cocina, Martinez is sharing his life in food and inviting you to come along.
I Am from Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef by Vishwesh Bhatt
Western India and the Southern U.S. share more culinary (烹饪的) similarities than you’d think, from rice varieties to fresh tomatoes. Here, these ingredients explode in a delicious combination of seasonings and essential cooking techniques.
21. Whose book provides guidance on Chinese cooking
A. Rick Martinez’s. B. Vishwesh Bhatt’s.
C. Mason Hereford’s. D. J.Kenji Lopez-Alt’s.
22. Which book is titled after its author’s sandwich shop
A. The Wok. B. Turkey and the Wolf.
C. Mi Cocina. D. I Am from Here.
23. What is the similarity between Mi Cocina and I Am from Here
A. They share some stories.
B. They feature Indian and American food.
C. They stress food’s role in connecting cultures.
D. They emphasize the importance of fresh ingredients.
B
One day in Bronx, a first-grade teacher sat down in a barbershop for a haircut and one of his students walked in, sat down, and started looking antsy. He thought to himself that it was a perfect opportunity to practice reading, a thought that changed Alvin Irby’s life, and he’s filling many barbershops around the US with free books to trim back childhood illiteracy (文盲). His non-profit, Barbershop Books, has delivered 50,000 free books to more than 200 barbershops in mainly black neighborhoods in 24 states, considering the fact that in Black American communities, barbershops are like community centers where people gather naturally.
“So many kids associate reading with something you do in or for school,” he said. “If the only place a kid practices the piano is during a lesson, the progress will be slow. Our program is about getting kids to say three words: ‘I’m a reader.’”
Irby’s program may seem straightforward but there’s a lot of thought behind it. He puts a colorful, kid-sized bookshelf in each shop, making it inviting to children. The books displayed are all carefully chosen based on recommendations from his target audience. The bookshelves display the covers of the books rather than the spines, helping kids who may be interested in reading seize the opportunity for themselves, whether they’re in the barber’s chair or they’re waiting on their dad or friend. And Irby involves the barbers in his mission — training them to engage kids about reading. “We want them to encourage kids to use the reading spaces,” he said. “Then they can talk to them about how they like reading, how funny a book was or tell them about another book another kid was reading.”
Denny Moe was the first barber to work with Irby. Moe had previously offered video games at his Harlem shop, to bring in extra income, but he was willing to quit that to help the community. “I decided to pay it forward by getting rid of the video games, putting books in here, just to get the kids’ minds going,” he said. “You want to make an impact.”
“These books, I would say, have power,” 8-year-old boy Chance said. That’s what keeps Irby motivated. “I’m just excited that we get to create a safe space for boys to do something that’s really life changing,” he said. “That’s what I really believe reading is. It unlocks potential.”
24. What does the underlined word in paragraph 1 most probably mean
A. Restless. B. Serious. C. Relieved. D. Joyful.
25. Why does the program appeal to children
A. Because it expresses children’s requirements. B. Because it shows children’s characteristics.
C. Because it protects children’s security. D. Because it considers children’s preferences.
26 What made Denny Moe give up the video games finally
A. That he wanted to attract more customers. B. That he wanted to make a difference.
C. That he wanted to bring in more money. D. That he wanted to meet different demands.
27. What is the best title for this passage
A. Black Kids, Potential Big Readers
B. Free Books, Good Way to Pay Back
C. Colourful Covers, Nice Try to Attract Kids
D. Small Barbershops, Treasure House to Start Reading
C
Women in post-pregnancy tend to respond slower to the outside world than they did before. In the West, this phenomenon is called “pregnancy brain”. In China, people describe it as “women are slower and less sharp for three years after giving birth.” However, studies showed that they are not less sharp. Rather, their brains are becoming better wired for parenting at the cost of memory.
In their 2016 research, Elseline Hoekzema and her team from the Netherlands scanned 25 women’s brains before and during pregnancy. The MRI results showed that there was a decrease in the amount of expectant mothers’ grey matter in their brains, which is responsible for multiple functions, including muscle control, emotions, speech and memory.
The decrease in grey matter isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Hoekzema compared it with the drop in the grey matter of teenagers during puberty (青春期). According to a previous study, during puberty, teenagers’ hormones cause a reduction in unnecessary synapses (突触), the connections between nerve cells. This process makes the brain work more efficiently. Likewise, the reduction of grey matter in new mothers’ brains might lead to greater parenting abilities.
The changes in the region of grey matter affected by pregnancy are known to play a role in social cognition (认知). This change might help a new mother better understand and decode her baby’s facial expressions and needs. Based on the results, scientists believed that the female brain experiences changes to help them better prepare for motherhood.
In a recent study led by Jonny Kohl from London’s Francis Crick Institute, experiments on the brains of pregnant mice provide concrete evidence that specific hormones improved connections between neurons (神经元) associated with parenting behaviors. While conducted on mice, this brain remodeling agrees with previous human studies, suggesting shared mechanisms, Newsweek reported.
However, this improvement in parenting-related skills might come at a cost. A 2010 study showed pregnant women have poorer memory skills than non-pregnant women, particularly concerning spatial recognition memory. This explains why many pregnant women sometimes lose their way on familiar routes.
And according to Hoekzema, the changes in women’s brains are long-lasting. So, next time your mom gets lost in a familiar place, be patient and kind to her. After all, her brain changed to bring you into the world!
28. During pregnancy, what happens to women’s brains
A. They increase in amount. B. They become more complex.
C. They generate new neuro cells. D. They lose some grey matter.
29. How might the changes in women’s brains during pregnancy benefit them
A. By improving their work efficiency. B. By boosting their muscle control.
C. By strengthening their social cognition. D. By adjusting their emotional state.
30. What do we know about Jonny Kohl’s study
A. It conflicted with Hoekzema’s team’s findings.
B. It compared pregnant mice with non-pregnant ones.
C. It explored the link between hormone changes and parenting behaviors.
D. It confirmed the long-lasting effects of pregnancy on women’s brains.
31. What is one potential disadvantage of brain changes in pregnant women
A. Poorer communication skills. B. A weaker sense of direction.
C. A shorter length of attention. D. Decreased problem-solving abilities.
D
Warming seas across the globe are endangering coral reefs (珊瑚礁), a key ecosystem that supports marine life to live and thrive. As a possible way to save them from extinction, scientists have recently frozen and revived groups of adult corals for the first time, according to a recent study.
Freezing biological materials, or “cryopreserving” them, refers to keeping them in a deep freeze for long periods without affecting the cell’s viability (活性), according to the Science Times website.
This method usually cools them to very low temperatures, commonly to -196℃. Since cells would normally die at such a low temperature due to the formation of ice inside, scientists need to monitor the freezing rate and choose the freezing medium carefully.
Researchers in the US experimented with freezing pea-sized pieces of a common coral in Hawaii. After removing the microbes on the corals, they sealed the corals in metal containers filled with a chemical solution that partially dehydrated (脱水) them and helped control ice growth.
When the corals reached a temperature of around -200℃, the remaining water in the corals solidified into a glassy form. The corals were still alive, with their life-driving functions becoming extremely slow. After being cryopreserved for a few minutes, the researchers pulled the corals out and placed them in warm water. In two minutes, they started consuming oxygen — a sign of them staying alive.
Previously, researchers had already successfully cryopreserved coral larvae (幼虫), according to a study in 2018. However, the larvae can only be collected when corals lay eggs, which happens just a few nights each year. “That’s putting a lot of eggs in one basket,” US marine scientist Liza Roger told Science News.
This breakthrough offers more hope to the world’s corals, said Roger. However, there’s more work to be done. A few days after thawing (解冻), the corals became “stressed out” from the process and were killed by the bacteria they normally live in harmony with. The researchers are working on using antibiotics to help them survive for a longer period of time.
32. What is the purpose of the recent study
A. To bring dead corals back to life. B. To freeze and revive coral larvae.
C. To find a way to preserve corals. D. To study the conditions of coral growth.
33. What happened to the corals when they were cryopreserved
A. They died for the time being. B. Their life functions slowed down.
C. They remained alive and unchanged. D. They fed on microbes in the containers.
34. What does Roger think about cryopreserving coral larvae
A. It is not a reliable solution. B. It needs a large number of eggs.
C. It holds promise for restoring corals. D. It requires overly expensive technology.
35. What issue do the researchers still need to approach
A. Finding a suitable freezing medium. B. Identifying the bacteria on the corals.
C. Expanding the collection of coral larvae. D. Maintaining the corals’ health after thawing.
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岀可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
WHY A DOSE OF FEAR IS GOOD FOR YOU
Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” She was onto something. Science has shown that feeling fear — in the right doses (量) — has several benefits.
·Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose. ____36____
When you step outside your comfort zone, it is fear that makes you feel alive, which is fun and exciting. The excitement generated can also help reduce depression by increasing adrenaline (肾上腺素), which in turn increases excitement and glucose (changed into energy). ____37____ A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind.
·____38____ Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets.
·Fear makes you aware of what’s really important in life. How often have you said to yourself: “When I have more time, I’ll spend it with my family, pursue my passion, eat healthier or exercise more” Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important._____39_____
Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run. _____40_____ We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses.
A. Fear helps you succeed.
B. “Later” is never ensured.
C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest.
D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving.
E. And every time you come through a challenge, you feel empowered.
F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation.
G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear.
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。
In the summer of 2015, Brian Peterson often heard a ___41___ man yelling on the street corner near his apartment. Peterson, a car designer, would pass the guy on his way to work, but they never ___42___.
One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does in his living room, when his ___43___ was disturbed by the homeless man. ___44___ by the book’s sympathetic message, Peterson decided to go outside and introduce himself.
In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man was Matt Faris, who had moved to California to ___45___ a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ___46___ living on the street.
Peterson recalled later, “I saw beauty on the face of a man who ___47___ hadn’t shaved (刮脸) in a year. But his story, the life inside of him, inspired me.” ___48___ Peterson, a graduate of art, hadn’t painted in eight years, he asked if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes.
Peterson’s ___49___ with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization ____50____ on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused.
Peterson ____51____ the painting — signed by both ____52____ and artist — for a few thousand dollars, dividing the profit and putting half into what he calls a “love account” for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their ____53____.
Faris used the funds from his portrait to ____54____ an album (专辑), fulfilling his musical dreams. Another subject, Kimberly, asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent ” When the check was delivered, “they both ____55____ in my arms,” Peterson recalls.
41. A. crazy B. anxious C. fearless D. homeless
42. A. met B. argued C. spoke D. painted
43. A. quiet B. sleep C. thinking D. painting
44. A. Amazed B. Inspired C. Distracted D. Touched
45. A. continue B. inquire C. pursue D. secure
46. A. took up B. decided on C. set about D. ended up
47. A. originally B. probably C. incredibly D. slightly
48. A. While B. Since C. When D. As
49 A. encounter B. preference C. connection D. conflict
50. A. themed B. based C. commented D. focused
51. A. sells B. donates C. displays D. documents
52. A. painter B. subject C. writer D. architect
53 A. feet B. land C. routine D. roof
54. A. buy B. record C. collect D. celebrate
55. A. slept B. complained C. wept D. appealed
第二节 (共10小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
TikTok a hugely popular short-form video platform, shut down its Shop application in Indonesia after a ban ____56____ commerce on social media platforms, a blow to the app’s business in a major market.
TikTok Shop is one of the social network’s ___57___ (late) attempts to generate more profit. ___58___ (create) and brands can add a Shop button to their videos and live broadcasts, ___59___ (allow) users to buy products with a few taps without leaving the app.
The app itself was not banned in Indonesia. But people there could no longer buy or sell goods through TikTok or other social media platforms. The rules, which essentially require the separation of e-commerce and social media, ___60___ (mean) to protect local businessmen, prevent the market from ___61___ (affect) and stop the use of personal data for business purposes.
Some Indonesian businessmen who ___62___ (rely) on TikTok Shop said the new rules hurt their business. Dennies Soesanto, who sells bags and suitcases, said his profit on TikTok Shop was three times ___63___ of other e-commerce platforms. “Closing TikTok Shop is not saving the small and medium enterprises (企业),” he said, “___64___ saving other e-commerce platforms.”
The ban in Indonesia, home to six million sellers on TikTok, could increase the pressure on TikTok Shop in the other countries ____65____ it operates.
四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66. 假定你班将举行一次以“Self-confidence”为主题的英语班会。请你准备一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1.你的观点或看法；2.如何建立和增强自信。
注意：1.开头已给出； 2.写作词数应为80左右。
Good morning, boys and girls!
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第二节 (满分 25 分)
67. 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 Secret Promise Kept
When I was a little boy, I loved to visit the fire station where my father worked. Sometimes Dad would give me a ten cents to buy a soda (汽水).
One day, I took two friends to the station to show my dad off. I asked Dad if we could each have a soda before we went home for lunch. I sensed just the slightest hesitation in my father’s voice. But he said “sure” and gave us each a dime (一毛钱). We each bought a soda and headed home for lunch and a summer afternoon of swimming.
When I came home, I heard my parents talking. Mom seemed upset with Dad, and then I heard my name mentioned. “You should have just said you didn’t have money for sodas. Brian would have understood. We don’t have any extra money, and you need to have your lunch.”
I suddenly realized the sacrifice (牺牲) my father had made for it. For the next twenty years, he worked three jobs to support my big family.
One afternoon Dad’s old car broke down, and he asked me to take him to his doctor’s appointment. As I pulled up to the firehouse, I saw Dad outside around a brand-new pickup truck with the other firemen. It was a beauty. Dad said, “Someday, I’ll own a truck like that.”
My brothers and I were doing well in business. We had offered to buy him a truck, but he refused.
When Dad stepped out of the doctor’s office, his face was pale. “Let’s go,” was all he said.
We drove by the old house, the lake and the corner store, and Dad started talking about the memories each place held and how proud he was of us. That was when I knew he was dying, which totally shocked me. He made me promise that I would never tell anyone of his impending (迫近的) death. I agreed, knowing it was the toughest secret to keep.
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。
At the time, I was just looking to buy a new truck, so I invited Dad to go to the local car dealer’s (经销商) shop with me.
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I walked to my father with the key to the brown truck.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023年秋“荆、荆、襄、宜四地七校考试联盟”
高二期中联考
英 语 试 题
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题的作答：选出每小题答案后，用2B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，再选涂其他答案标号。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How soon will the party begin
A. In 5 minutes. B. In 10 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hurry up. Danny. It’s 6:00 now. Are you ready for the party
M: Don’t worry. The party begins at half past six. It only takes us 10 minutes to arrive there by taxi. I promise I’ll be ready within 5 minutes.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman offer to do
A. Help the man with his study.
B. Send the man to the hospital.
C. Help the man ask for leave.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Cathy.
W: Hi, Tom. What’s wrong with you You look pale.
M: Just a little stomachache.
W: Come on. I think you should ask the teacher for leave and go to the doctor. Later I’ll send you my class notes.
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What do we know about the man
A. He arrived before 3:00 p.m. B. He didn’t make a reservation.
C. He can’t check in at the hotel.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Excuse me, I’m late. I have a reservation here. My name is Teddy Williams.
W: It’s a pity. You planned to arrive at the hotel at 3:00 p.m. today, but now it’s already midnight, so we canceled your reservation.
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What does the man suggest the woman do on Mother’s Day
A. Eat out. B. Stay in. C. Go to the movies.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: What do you like to do on Mother’s Day See a movie
W: I usually just stay home and rest.
M: Why don’t you eat at a restaurant with your kids
W: Well, I’m busy all year being a mother. I deserve my rest on Mother’s Day.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather. B. A gift. C. Their friend.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: I know what to get Linda for her birthday.
W: A computer
M: No, even better. A dog.
W: That’s a bad idea. Look outside. It’s snowing. Do you think she wants to walk a dog in the snow
第二节 (共15小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What has recently been done to the space
A. A new bathroom has been added.
B. A private office has been built.
C. The walls have been painted.
7. What is the man most interested in about the space
A. The position. B. The rent. C. The size.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
【原文】W:Hello!Thanks for meeting me here today.This space seems perfect for your new office needs ,doesn’t it
M:It does look great.What can you tell me about it
W:Well,the walls have all been recently painted.There are two separate bathrooms,one for men and the other for women.The main area is 300 square feet,and the private office is about 20 square feet.
M:Well,that does match what we’re looking for,but my main concern is the rent.
W:1,000 dollars per month.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What does the woman think of the man’s paper
A. It’s interesting. B. It’s easy to finish. C. It’s hard to understand.
9. Why doesn’t the man want to write about clocks or umbrellas
A. He knows nothing about them.
B. He thinks everybody is going to write about them.
C. He is unwilling to do research on them.
【答案】8. B 9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: What’s wrong You don’t look very happy.
M: Oh, I have to write a paper about the most important invention ever made. It’s for my history class.
W: That’s not too hard. There are lots of good inventions.
M: Yeah, but it’s due tomorrow.
W: Well, what invention are you going to write about
M: Hmm, the computer, I guess.
W: Hmm. Isn’t everybody going to write about that Maybe you should choose something older, like clocks or umbrellas.
M: No, I can’t. I don’t know anything about them, and I don’t have much time to do research.
W: OK. Well, I’m sure you’ll come up with something good.
M: Hey! What do you think is the most important invention ever
W: Me Let’s see, uh, chocolate!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How long are most shops open in New York
A. 9 hours. B. 10 hours. C. 12 hours.
11. Where are the speakers
A. In Paris. B. In London. C. In New York.
12. What is the woman’s opinion on Americans
A. Normal. B. Direct. C. Interesting.
【答案】10. C 11. B 12. B
【解析】
【原文】M: How long did you live in the States
W: We were there for two years, in New York. We had a wonderful time there. What we liked best was that we could work and yet still lead a normal life. I mean, the shops are open till ten o’clock, such as food shops, chemists. And some supermarkets are open 24 hours a day. Most shops don’t open as early as in England. They don’t open until about 10:00 in the morning.
M: Did you make many friends
W: Well, that’s what’s interesting. We made more friends in our two years there than we have after two years of living back here in London. I think Americans are more open. They speak their minds directly, not like the British, who might think one thing and say another.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. When does the conversation take place
A. In the late morning. B. At noon. C. In the early afternoon.
14. What is the weather probably like
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
15. What does the woman like best about the new job
A. The salary. B. The working time. C. The working conditions.
16. Where are the woman’s family living now
A. In Australia. B. In Mexico. C. In Britain.
【答案】13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C
【解析】
【原文】W:Yeah,the traffic was terrible and the rain, it took me ages to get here. I’ll just put my umbrella in the corner here, shall I Anyway,I’m really sorry I’m late.
M:Well,I’m glad you got here in the end.Now we should probably get going as fast as we can, because I’ve got another interview at 12:00.Why do you want to work for us
W:Well,I’m a bit bored where I’m working at the moment,so I’d really like a change.Your company is bigger,and the salary’s better than the job I’ve got.Most importantly,I like the unfixed working hours,because I find it really hard to get up in the morning!
M:And where do you want to be in five years’ time
W:Australia,I hope!I don’t want to leave my family in the long term.I’m planning to stay here in Britain for a year or two, but to be honest I really want to move somewhere hot and sunny,like Mexico.But my mom won’t let me go.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. When did Bill Wales leave his parents
A. At the age of 18. B. At the age of 20. C. At the age of 23.
18. How does Bill Wales pay his tuition
A. By asking his parents for money.
B. By working in his spare time.
C. By borrowing from his roommates.
19. What did Bill Wales do after his second year at university
A. He moved to another place.
B. He left London and found a job.
C. He left school and worked for a year.
20. Why did Bill Wales decide to move the second time
A. The rent of his room was raised.
B. He couldn’t stand his roommates.
C. He didn’t get along well with the house-owner.
【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Bill Wales is a 23-year-old student in his third year at London University in Britain. His parents also live in London, but he left home when he was eighteen and has been on his own ever since. He works full time during holidays and takes odd jobs at weekends, on and off the campus, to pay for his tuition and support himself. After his second year at university he had to stop his studies at London for a year in order to earn enough money to take up his studying again. In the five years since he left home he’s moved house twice. The first place he got was a room rented from a family with three young noisy children. After he started going to university he found he couldn’t study at home so he moved to another place. He shared an apartment with two other students and paid for his own room. This place was good. But he was constantly short of money, so when his landlord raised the rent of his room by $10 two months ago, he again decided he had to find a new place.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Top cookbooks of 2023
The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J.Kenji Lopez-Alt
The Wok’s appeal is not innovation; you can find many dishes like Kung Pao Shrimp and Cumin Lamb on many Chinese restaurant menus. But you don’t have to leave your home. As far as I’m concerned, it’s worth the sticker price to learn the techniques.
Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin’ in New Orleans by Mason Hereford
Chef Mason Hereford has put to paper some of the magic that draws locals and tourists alike to his popular New Orleans sandwich shop, Turkey and the Wolf. The cookbook is full of recipes accessible to home cooks. The meatloaf is my favorite.
Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico by Rick Martinez
With seven sections focused on different regions across the country, Rick Martinez guides you through some of the essential recipes for each. The recipes are lovely, but what I love most are the stories alongside each of them. Food is deeply personal and with Mi Cocina, Martinez is sharing his life in food and inviting you to come along.
I Am from Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef by Vishwesh Bhatt
Western India and the Southern U.S. share more culinary (烹饪的) similarities than you’d think, from rice varieties to fresh tomatoes. Here, these ingredients explode in a delicious combination of seasonings and essential cooking techniques.
21. Whose book provides guidance on Chinese cooking
A. Rick Martinez’s. B. Vishwesh Bhatt’s.
C. Mason Hereford’s. D. J.Kenji Lopez-Alt’s.
22. Which book is titled after its author’s sandwich shop
A. The Wok. B. Turkey and the Wolf.
C. Mi Cocina. D. I Am from Here.
23. What is the similarity between Mi Cocina and I Am from Here
A. They share some stories.
B. They feature Indian and American food.
C. They stress food’s role in connecting cultures.
D. They emphasize the importance of fresh ingredients.
【答案】21 D 22. B 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本烹饪书籍。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The Wok’s appeal is not innovation; you can find many dishes like Kung Pao Shrimp and Cumin Lamb on many Chinese restaurant menus.(炒锅的吸引力不在于创新;你可以在很多中餐馆的菜单上找到很多像宫保虾仁和孜然羊肉这样的菜)”可知，这本书里有许多中餐的食谱，再根据小标题“The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J. Kenji López – Alt(炒锅：J. Kenji López – Alt的食谱和技术)”可知，作者是J. Kenji López-Alt。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Chef Mason Hereford has put to paper some of the magic that draws locals and tourists alike to his popular New Orleans sandwich shop, Turkey and the Wolf.(厨师梅森·赫里福德(Mason Hereford)将吸引当地人和游客来到他在新奥尔良颇受欢迎的三明治店“火鸡与狼”(Turkey and the Wolf)的一些神奇之处写了下来。)”以及小标题“Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin’ in New Orleans by Mason Hereford(《火鸡与狼:新奥尔良风味之旅》作者：Mason Hereford)”可知，Turkey and the Wolf是以作者的三明治店命名的。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The recipes are lovely, but what I love most are the stories alongside each of them.(食谱很可爱，但我最喜欢的是每道菜旁边的故事)”以及最后一段标题“I Am from Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef by Vishwesh Bhatt(《我来自这里：一位南方厨师的故事和食谱》，作者:Vishwesh Bhatt)”中的Stories可知，这两本书里都分享了一些故事。故选A。
B
One day in Bronx, a first-grade teacher sat down in a barbershop for a haircut and one of his students walked in, sat down, and started looking antsy. He thought to himself that it was a perfect opportunity to practice reading, a thought that changed Alvin Irby’s life, and he’s filling many barbershops around the US with free books to trim back childhood illiteracy (文盲). His non-profit, Barbershop Books, has delivered 50,000 free books to more than 200 barbershops in mainly black neighborhoods in 24 states, considering the fact that in Black American communities, barbershops are like community centers where people gather naturally.
“So many kids associate reading with something you do in or for school,” he said. “If the only place a kid practices the piano is during a lesson, the progress will be slow. Our program is about getting kids to say three words: ‘I’m a reader.’”
Irby’s program may seem straightforward but there’s a lot of thought behind it. He puts a colorful, kid-sized bookshelf in each shop, making it inviting to children. The books displayed are all carefully chosen based on recommendations from his target audience. The bookshelves display the covers of the books rather than the spines, helping kids who may be interested in reading seize the opportunity for themselves, whether they’re in the barber’s chair or they’re waiting on their dad or friend. And Irby involves the barbers in his mission — training them to engage kids about reading. “We want them to encourage kids to use the reading spaces,” he said. “Then they can talk to them about how they like reading, how funny a book was or tell them about another book another kid was reading.”
Denny Moe was the first barber to work with Irby. Moe had previously offered video games at his Harlem shop, to bring in extra income, but he was willing to quit that to help the community. “I decided to pay it forward by getting rid of the video games, putting books in here, just to get the kids’ minds going,” he said. “You want to make an impact.”
“These books, I would say, have power,” 8-year-old boy Chance said. That’s what keeps Irby motivated. “I’m just excited that we get to create a safe space for boys to do something that’s really life changing,” he said. “That’s what I really believe reading is. It unlocks potential.”
24. What does the underlined word in paragraph 1 most probably mean
A. Restless. B. Serious. C. Relieved. D. Joyful.
25. Why does the program appeal to children
A. Because it expresses children’s requirements. B. Because it shows children’s characteristics.
C. Because it protects children’s security. D. Because it considers children’s preferences.
26. What made Denny Moe give up the video games finally
A. That he wanted to attract more customers. B. That he wanted to make a difference.
C. That he wanted to bring in more money. D. That he wanted to meet different demands.
27. What is the best title for this passage
A. Black Kids, Potential Big Readers
B. Free Books, Good Way to Pay Back
C. Colourful Covers, Nice Try to Attract Kids
D. Small Barbershops, Treasure House to Start Reading
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了让孩子爱上阅读并不容易，但是阿尔文·艾尔比正在为此努力，他创建了理发店书屋以鼓励年轻孩子们去阅读，因为他知道阅读对于孩子的重要性。
【24题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“One day in Bronx, a first-grade teacher sat down in a barbershop for a haircut and one of his students walked in, sat down,(一天，在布朗克斯，一个一年级的老师坐在理发店里理发，他的一个学生走了进来，坐下)”及下文“He thought to himself that it was a perfect opportunity to practice reading, a thought that changed Alvin Irby’s life, and he’s filling many barbershops around the US with free books to trim back childhood illiteracy (文盲).(他对自己说，这是一个练习阅读的绝佳机会，这个想法改变了阿尔文·艾尔比的生活，他在美国各地的许多理发店里摆满了免费的书，以减少儿童文盲)”可推知，阿尔文·艾尔比想到在理发店里摆满了免费的书，是因为他看到这些来理发的学生无事可做。再结合常识可知，与老师在一个空间里，多少会有些紧张。由此可知，划线词antsy与restless“坐立不安的”意思接近。故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“He puts a colorful, kid-sized bookshelf in each shop, making it inviting to children. The books displayed are all carefully chosen based on recommendations from his target audience. The bookshelves display the covers of the books rather than the spines, helping kids who may be interested in reading seize the opportunity for themselves, whether they’re in the barber’s chair or they’re waiting on their dad or friend.(他在每家商店里都放了一个五颜六色的儿童书架，让孩子们喜欢。展出的书籍都是根据他的目标读者的推荐精心挑选的。书架上展示的是书的封面而不是书脊，帮助那些可能对阅读感兴趣的孩子们自己抓住机会，无论他们是坐在理发师的椅子上，还是在等爸爸或朋友)”可知，这个节目考虑到孩子们的喜好，所以很受孩子们的欢迎。故选D。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的““I decided to pay it forward by getting rid of the video games, putting books in here, just to get the kids’ minds going,” he said. “You want to make an impact.”(“我决定把它传递下去，把电子游戏扔掉，把书放在这里，只是为了让孩子们的思想活跃起来，”他说。“你想要产生影响。”)”可知，丹尼·莫想要有所作为，这让他最终放弃了电子游戏。故选B。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“He thought to himself that it was a perfect opportunity to practice reading, a thought that changed Alvin Irby’s life, and he’s filling many barbershops around the US with free books to trim back childhood illiteracy (文盲).(他对自己说，这是一个练习阅读的绝佳机会，这个想法改变了阿尔文·艾尔比的生活，他在美国各地的许多理发店里摆满了免费的书，以减少儿童文盲)”及下文可知，文章讲述了阿尔文·艾尔比减少儿童文盲，他创建了理发店书屋以鼓励年轻孩子们去阅读，因为他知道阅读对于孩子的重要性，他希望孩子们爱上阅读，让阅读改变他们的人生。由此可知，D. Small Barbershops, Treasure House to Start Reading(小理发店，开始阅读的宝库)适合作本文最佳标题。故选D。
C
Women in post-pregnancy tend to respond slower to the outside world than they did before. In the West, this phenomenon is called “pregnancy brain”. In China, people describe it as “women are slower and less sharp for three years after giving birth.” However, studies showed that they are not less sharp. Rather, their brains are becoming better wired for parenting at the cost of memory.
In their 2016 research, Elseline Hoekzema and her team from the Netherlands scanned 25 women’s brains before and during pregnancy. The MRI results showed that there was a decrease in the amount of expectant mothers’ grey matter in their brains, which is responsible for multiple functions, including muscle control, emotions, speech and memory.
The decrease in grey matter isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Hoekzema compared it with the drop in the grey matter of teenagers during puberty (青春期). According to a previous study, during puberty, teenagers’ hormones cause a reduction in unnecessary synapses (突触), the connections between nerve cells. This process makes the brain work more efficiently. Likewise, the reduction of grey matter in new mothers’ brains might lead to greater parenting abilities.
The changes in the region of grey matter affected by pregnancy are known to play a role in social cognition (认知). This change might help a new mother better understand and decode her baby’s facial expressions and needs. Based on the results, scientists believed that the female brain experiences changes to help them better prepare for motherhood.
In a recent study led by Jonny Kohl from London’s Francis Crick Institute, experiments on the brains of pregnant mice provide concrete evidence that specific hormones improved connections between neurons (神经元) associated with parenting behaviors. While conducted on mice, this brain remodeling agrees with previous human studies, suggesting shared mechanisms, Newsweek reported.
However, this improvement in parenting-related skills might come at a cost. A 2010 study showed pregnant women have poorer memory skills than non-pregnant women, particularly concerning spatial recognition memory. This explains why many pregnant women sometimes lose their way on familiar routes.
And according to Hoekzema, the changes in women’s brains are long-lasting. So, next time your mom gets lost in a familiar place, be patient and kind to her. After all, her brain changed to bring you into the world!
28. During pregnancy, what happens to women’s brains
A. They increase in amount. B. They become more complex.
C. They generate new neuro cells. D. They lose some grey matter.
29. How might the changes in women’s brains during pregnancy benefit them
A. By improving their work efficiency. B. By boosting their muscle control.
C By strengthening their social cognition. D. By adjusting their emotional state.
30. What do we know about Jonny Kohl’s study
A. It conflicted with Hoekzema’s team’s findings.
B. It compared pregnant mice with non-pregnant ones.
C. It explored the link between hormone changes and parenting behaviors.
D. It confirmed the long-lasting effects of pregnancy on women’s brains.
31. What is one potential disadvantage of brain changes in pregnant women
A. Poorer communication skills. B. A weaker sense of direction.
C. A shorter length of attention. D. Decreased problem-solving abilities.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要说明了孕妇怀孕期间大脑的一些变化以及带来的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The MRI results showed that there was a decrease in the amount of expectant mothers’ grey matter in their brains, which is responsible for multiple functions, including muscle control, emotions, speech and memory.(核磁共振结果显示，孕妇大脑中的灰质数量有所减少，而灰质负责多种功能，包括肌肉控制、情绪、语言和记忆)”可知，在怀孕期间，女性的大脑失去了一些灰质。故选D。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The changes in the region of grey matter affected by pregnancy are known to play a role in social cognition (认知). This change might help a new mother better understand and decode her baby’s facial expressions and needs. Based on the results, scientists believed that the female brain experiences changes to help them better prepare for motherhood.(众所周知，受怀孕影响的灰质区域的变化在社会认知中起着重要作用。这种变化可能有助于新妈妈更好地理解和解读宝宝的面部表情和需求。基于这些结果，科学家们认为女性的大脑经历了变化，以帮助她们更好地为母亲做准备)”可知，怀孕期间女性大脑的变化可以加强社会认知。故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“In a recent study led by Jonny Kohl from London’s Francis Crick Institute, experiments on the brains of pregnant mice provide concrete evidence that specific hormones improved connections between neurons (神经元) associated with parenting behaviors.(在最近由伦敦弗朗西斯克里克研究所的乔尼科尔领导的一项研究中，对怀孕老鼠的大脑进行的实验提供了具体的证据，表明特定的激素改善了与养育行为相关的神经元之间的联系)”可知，Jonny Kohl的研究探讨了荷尔蒙变化和养育行为之间的联系。故选C。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“A 2010 study showed pregnant women have poorer memory skills than non-pregnant women, particularly concerning spatial recognition memory. This explains why many pregnant women sometimes lose their way on familiar routes.(2010年的一项研究表明，孕妇的记忆能力比非孕妇差，尤其是在空间识别记忆方面。这就解释了为什么许多孕妇有时会在熟悉的路线上迷路)”可知，孕妇大脑变化的一个潜在缺点是向感较弱。故选B。
D
Warming seas across the globe are endangering coral reefs (珊瑚礁), a key ecosystem that supports marine life to live and thrive. As a possible way to save them from extinction, scientists have recently frozen and revived groups of adult corals for the first time, according to a recent study.
Freezing biological materials, or “cryopreserving” them, refers to keeping them in a deep freeze for long periods without affecting the cell’s viability (活性), according to the Science Times website.
This method usually cools them to very low temperatures, commonly to -196℃. Since cells would normally die at such a low temperature due to the formation of ice inside, scientists need to monitor the freezing rate and choose the freezing medium carefully.
Researchers in the US experimented with freezing pea-sized pieces of a common coral in Hawaii. After removing the microbes on the corals, they sealed the corals in metal containers filled with a chemical solution that partially dehydrated (脱水) them and helped control ice growth.
When the corals reached a temperature of around -200℃, the remaining water in the corals solidified into a glassy form. The corals were still alive, with their life-driving functions becoming extremely slow. After being cryopreserved for a few minutes, the researchers pulled the corals out and placed them in warm water. In two minutes, they started consuming oxygen — a sign of them staying alive.
Previously, researchers had already successfully cryopreserved coral larvae (幼虫), according to a study in 2018. However, the larvae can only be collected when corals lay eggs, which happens just a few nights each year. “That’s putting a lot of eggs in one basket,” US marine scientist Liza Roger told Science News.
This breakthrough offers more hope to the world’s corals, said Roger. However, there’s more work to be done. A few days after thawing (解冻), the corals became “stressed out” from the process and were killed by the bacteria they normally live in harmony with. The researchers are working on using antibiotics to help them survive for a longer period of time.
32. What is the purpose of the recent study
A. To bring dead corals back to life. B. To freeze and revive coral larvae.
C. To find a way to preserve corals. D. To study the conditions of coral growth.
33. What happened to the corals when they were cryopreserved
A. They died for the time being. B. Their life functions slowed down.
C. They remained alive and unchanged. D. They fed on microbes in the containers.
34. What does Roger think about cryopreserving coral larvae
A. It is not a reliable solution. B. It needs a large number of eggs.
C. It holds promise for restoring corals. D. It requires overly expensive technology.
35. What issue do the researchers still need to approach
A. Finding a suitable freezing medium. B. Identifying the bacteria on the corals.
C. Expanding the collection of coral larvae. D. Maintaining the corals’ health after thawing.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了科学家通过冷冻的方式来保护珊瑚礁免于灭绝。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As a possible way to save them from extinction, scientists have recently frozen and revived groups of adult corals for the first time, according to a recent study.(根据最近的一项研究，作为拯救它们免于灭绝的可能方法，科学家们最近首次冻结并复活了成年珊瑚群)”可知，科学家将珊瑚冷冻是为了使它们免于灭绝。故选C。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“The corals were still alive, with their life-driving functions becoming extremely slow.(珊瑚仍然活着，它们的生命驱动功能变得极其缓慢)”可知，当珊瑚被冷冻时，它们还活着，但是它们的生命机能减缓。故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Previously, researchers had already successfully cryopreserved coral larvae (幼虫), according to a study in 2018. However, the larvae can only be collected when corals lay eggs, which happens just a few nights each year. “That’s putting a lot of eggs in one basket,” US marine scientist Liza Roger told Science News.(根据2018年的一项研究，此前，研究人员已经成功地冷冻保存了珊瑚幼虫。然而，幼虫只能在珊瑚产卵时收集，这种情况每年只发生几个晚上。“这是把很多鸡蛋放在一个篮子里，”美国海洋科学家丽莎·罗杰告诉《科学新闻》)”可知，Roger认为这个方法很不可靠。故选A。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“A few days after thawing (解冻), the corals became “stressed out” from the process and were killed by the bacteria they normally live in harmony with. The researchers are working on using antibiotics to help them survive for a longer period of time.(解冻几天后，珊瑚在这个过程中变得“压力山大”，并被通常与它们和谐相处的细菌杀死。研究人员正在研究使用抗生素来帮助它们存活更长的时间)”可知，研究人员还需要维持珊瑚解冻后的健康。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岀可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
WHY A DOSE OF FEAR IS GOOD FOR YOU
Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” She was onto something. Science has shown that feeling fear — in the right doses (量) — has several benefits.
·Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose. ____36____
When you step outside your comfort zone, it is fear that makes you feel alive, which is fun and exciting. The excitement generated can also help reduce depression by increasing adrenaline (肾上腺素), which in turn increases excitement and glucose (changed into energy). ____37____ A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind.
·____38____ Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets.
·Fear makes you aware of what’s really important in life. How often have you said to yourself: “When I have more time, I’ll spend it with my family, pursue my passion, eat healthier or exercise more” Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important._____39_____
Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run. _____40_____ We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses.
A. Fear helps you succeed.
B. “Later” is never ensured.
C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest.
D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving.
E. And every time you come through a challenge, you feel empowered.
F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation.
G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. C 39. B 40. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了适度的恐惧是有好处的
【36题详解】
根据上文“Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose.(感到恐惧是有趣和令人兴奋的。许多人故意吓唬自己)”可知，有人喜欢恐惧的感觉，并故意找恐惧感。由此可知，D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving.(他们看恐怖电影，坐过山车或去跳伞)能够衔接上文，符合语境。其中They指代上文中的Many people。故选D。
【37题详解】
根据下文“A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind. (恐惧是大脑的“橡皮擦”)”可知，此处在讲述恐惧和人的心理有关。由此可知，G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear.(事实上，当你感到恐惧时，你几乎不可能想到你的忧虑)能够衔接下文，符合语境。其中impossible to be thinking of your worries对应上文中的“eraser” for the mind。故选G。
【38题详解】
根据下文“Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets.(害怕某件事可以提醒你生活中某个限制你的领域。例如，如果你害怕坐飞机，但面对恐惧，鼓起勇气登上飞机，你就可以环游世界。增加你的经历意味着你将创造一个丰富多彩的生活。你也会少一些遗憾)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何人们挑战内心的恐惧，做一些让自己害怕的事情，会丰富自己的经历，少一些遗憾。由此可知，C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest.(恐惧能让你活得更充实)能够总起下文，作本段的主题句，符合语境。故选C。
【39题详解】
根据上文“Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important.(恐惧会让你意识到，“现在”是你唯一需要实现和坚持最重要的事情的时间)”可知，恐惧会让你重视和抓住“现在”。由此可知，B. “Later” is never ensured.(“以后”永远不会得到保证)能够衔接上文，符合语境。其中Later对应上文中的now。故选B。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run.(有人说，恐惧与勇气相遇的地方是攀登高山、奔流河流的最佳地点)”可知，此处在讲述恐惧给人带来的好处，且总结全文。由此可知，F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation.(最重要的是，恐惧可以成为变革、创造和革新的摇篮)能够衔接上文，同时引起下文“We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses.(我们都应该拥抱我们的恐惧。不是危及生命的大恐惧，而是小剂量的有益恐惧)”符合语境。故选F。
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。
In the summer of 2015, Brian Peterson often heard a ___41___ man yelling on the street corner near his apartment. Peterson, a car designer, would pass the guy on his way to work, but they never ___42___.
One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does in his living room, when his ___43___ was disturbed by the homeless man. ___44___ by the book’s sympathetic message, Peterson decided to go outside and introduce himself.
In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man was Matt Faris, who had moved to California to ___45___ a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ___46___ living on the street.
Peterson recalled later, “I saw beauty on the face of a man who ___47___ hadn’t shaved (刮脸) in a year. But his story, the life inside of him, inspired me.” ___48___ Peterson, a graduate of art, hadn’t painted in eight years, he asked if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes.
Peterson’s ___49___ with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization ____50____ on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused.
Peterson ____51____ the painting — signed by both ____52____ and artist — for a few thousand dollars, dividing the profit and putting half into what he calls a “love account” for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their ____53____.
Faris used the funds from his portrait to ____54____ an album (专辑), fulfilling his musical dreams. Another subject, Kimberly, asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent ” When the check was delivered, “they both ____55____ in my arms,” Peterson recalls.
41. A. crazy B. anxious C. fearless D. homeless
42. A. met B. argued C. spoke D. painted
43. A. quiet B. sleep C. thinking D. painting
44. A. Amazed B. Inspired C. Distracted D. Touched
45. A. continue B. inquire C. pursue D. secure
46. A. took up B. decided on C. set about D. ended up
47. A. originally B. probably C. incredibly D. slightly
48. A. While B. Since C. When D. As
49. A. encounter B. preference C. connection D. conflict
50. A. themed B. based C. commented D. focused
51. A. sells B. donates C. displays D. documents
52. A. painter B. subject C. writer D. architect
53. A. feet B. land C. routine D. roof
54. A. buy B. record C. collect D. celebrate
55. A. slept B. complained C. wept D. appealed
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. A 54. B 55. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了布莱恩·彼得森在认识流浪汉马特·法里斯后，他突发奇想成立了一个非营利组织，专注于与社区中无家可归的成员交朋友，并为他们画肖像，通过售卖肖像所得的钱帮助他们重新站起来的故事。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：2015年夏天，布莱恩·彼得森经常听到一个无家可归的人在他公寓附近的街角大喊大叫。A. crazy疯狂的；B. anxious焦虑的；C. fearless无所畏惧的；D. homeless无家可归的。根据下文“One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does in his living room, when his ___3___ was disturbed by the homeless man.”可知，此处指一个无家可归的人经常在他公寓附近的街角大喊大叫。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：彼得森是一名汽车设计师，他会在上班的路上与这个人擦肩而过，但他们从来没有说过话。A. met遇见；B. argued争辩；C. spoke交谈；D. painted刷油漆。根据上文“Peterson, a car designer, would pass the guy on his way to work, but they never”可知，此处指他们经常相遇，但是从来没有说过话。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天，彼得森正在客厅里读《爱的力量》这本书，这时他的安静被一个流浪汉打扰了。A. quiet安静；B. sleep睡眠；C. thinking思考；D. painting绘画。根据上文“In the summer of 2015, Brian Peterson often heard a ___1___ man yelling on the street corner near his apartment.”可知，这个流浪汉经常大喊大叫，他的叫声打扰了彼得森的安静。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：受到书中充满同情的信息的启发，彼得森决定走出去介绍自己。A. Amazed(使)惊讶的；B. Inspired启发；C. Distracted分心；D. Touched感动。根据下文“by the book’s sympathetic message, Peterson decided to go outside and introduce himself.”可知，此处指彼得森受到了启发，所以决定走出去介绍自己。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在第一次谈话中，彼得森得知这个人是马特·法里斯，他搬到加利福尼亚追求音乐事业，但很快就陷入困境，最终流落街头。A. continue继续；B. inquire询问；C. pursue追求；D. secure使安全。根据下文“a career in music”可知，此处指追求音乐事业。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：在第一次谈话中，彼得森得知这个人是马特·法里斯，他搬到加利福尼亚追求音乐事业，但很快就陷入困境，最终流落街头。A. took up接手；B. decided on决定；C. set about开始；D. ended up最终。根据上文“In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man was Matt Faris, who had moved to California to ___5___ a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times”及下文“living on the street.”可知，此处指马特·法里斯最终流落街头。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：彼得森后来回忆说：“我在一个可能一年都没刮胡子的男人脸上看到了美。但他的故事，他体内的生命，激励了我。“A. originally最初；B. probably可能；C. incredibly难以置信地；D. slightly轻微地。根据下文“hadn’t shaved (刮脸) in a year.”可知，这是彼得森的猜测，probably符合语境。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查连接词词义辨析。句意：虽然彼德森是艺术专业的毕业生，他已经有八年没有画过画了，但他问是否可以画法里斯的肖像。A. While虽然；B. Since自从；C. When当……时候；D. As随着。前后句意存在让步关系，应用while引导让步状语从句。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：彼得森与法瑞斯的联系使他成立了非营利组织 Faces of Santa Ana，致力于帮助社区中无家可归的人，并为他们画肖像。A. encounter相遇；B. preference偏好；C. connection联系；D. conflict冲突。根据上文“In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man was Matt Faris, who had moved to California to ___5___ a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ___6___ living on the street.”可知，彼得森了解了法瑞斯的情况，他们之间产生了联系。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：彼得森与法瑞斯的联系使他成立了非营利组织 Faces of Santa Ana，专注于帮助社区中无家可归的人，并为他们画肖像。A. themed以……主题；B. based基于；C. commented评论；D. focused专注。根据上文“Peterson’s ___9___ with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization”及常识可知，他们成立了非营利组织，应该是专注于帮助社区中无家可归的人。固定搭配focus on“专注于”。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：彼得森以几千美元的价格出售绘画——画的主体和艺术家都签了名——将利润分成一半，存入他所谓的模特“爱的账户”。A. sells销售；B. donates捐赠；C. displays展示；D. documents记录。根据下文“for a few thousand dollars, dividing the profit and putting half into what he calls a “love account” for his model.”可知，此处指彼得森出售这些画像。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：彼得森以几千美元的价格出售绘画——画的主体和艺术家都签了名——将利润分成一半，存入他所谓的模特“爱的账户”。A. painter油漆工；B. subject主体；C. writer作家；D. architect建筑师。根据上文“painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused.”及下文“Another subject, Kimberly, asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent ””和常识可知，此处指给社区中无家可归的人画肖像，出售画像，应该征得画的主体的同意，他们平分所获得的钱。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，他帮助人们用这笔钱重新站起来。A. feet脚；B. land土地；C. routine常规；D. roof屋顶。根据下文“He then helps people use the money to get back on their”可知，此处指他帮助人们用这笔钱重新站起来。固定搭配get back on one’s feet“重新站起来（通常用于形容一个人从困境或挫折中恢复过来）”。故选A。
54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：法里斯用他的肖像所得的钱录制了一张专辑，实现了他的音乐梦想。A. buy买；B. record录制；C. collect收集；D. celebrate庆祝。根据下文“an album(专辑)”可知，此处指录制了一张专辑。故选B。
55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当支票送到时，“他们都在我怀里哭了，”彼得森回忆说。A. slept睡着；B. complained投诉；C. wept哭；D. appealed上诉。根据上文“Another subject, Kimberly, asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent ” When the check was delivered”及常识可知，彼得森帮助了处于困境中的人们，那些人得到帮助后，他们应该是感到的哭了。故选C。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
TikTok, a hugely popular short-form video platform, shut down its Shop application in Indonesia after a ban ____56____ commerce on social media platforms, a blow to the app’s business in a major market.
TikTok Shop is one of the social network’s ___57___ (late) attempts to generate more profit. ___58___ (create) and brands can add a Shop button to their videos and live broadcasts, ___59___ (allow) users to buy products with a few taps without leaving the app.
The app itself was not banned in Indonesia. But people there could no longer buy or sell goods through TikTok or other social media platforms. The rules, which essentially require the separation of e-commerce and social media, ___60___ (mean) to protect local businessmen, prevent the market from ___61___ (affect) and stop the use of personal data for business purposes.
Some Indonesian businessmen who ___62___ (rely) on TikTok Shop said the new rules hurt their business. Dennies Soesanto, who sells bags and suitcases, said his profit on TikTok Shop was three times ___63___ of other e-commerce platforms. “Closing TikTok Shop is not saving the small and medium enterprises (企业),” he said, “___64___ saving other e-commerce platforms.”
The ban in Indonesia, home to six million sellers on TikTok, could increase the pressure on TikTok Shop in the other countries ____65____ it operates.
【答案】56. on 57. latest
58. Creators
59. allowing
60. are meant
61. being affected
62. relied##had relied##had been relying
63 that 64. but
65. where
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。在印尼禁止社交媒体平台上的商业活动之后，广受欢迎的短视频平台TikTok在印尼关闭了“商店”程序，这是该应用在其主要市场上的一次业务受挫。
【56题详解】
考查介词。句意：在印尼禁止社交媒体平台上的商业活动之后，广受欢迎的短视频平台TikTok在印尼关闭了“商店”程序，这是该应用在其主要市场上的一次业务受挫。固定搭配a ban on“一条关于……的禁令”。故填on。
【57题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：TikTok Shop是这家社交网络公司创造更多利润的最新尝试之一。固定搭配one of+名词，名词前常用形容词最高级。故填latest。
【58题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：创作者和品牌可以在他们的视频和直播中添加“购物”按钮，让用户只需点击几下就可以购买产品，而无需离开应用程序。此处表示“创造者”，应用名词creator，与brands是并列成分，应用名词复数形式，作主语。故填Creators。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：创作者和品牌可以在他们的视频和直播中添加“购物”按钮，让用户只需点击几下就可以购买产品，而无需离开应用程序。allow与主语是逻辑主谓关系，应用现在分词，作结果状语，表示一种自然而然的结果。故填allowing。
【60题详解】
考查动词时态及主谓一致。句意：这些规定基本上要求将电子商务和社交媒体分开，旨在保护当地商人，防止市场受到影响，并阻止将个人数据用于商业目的。固定搭配be meant to do sth.“旨在做某事”，句子陈述目前事实，应用一般现在时，主语是复数，be动词使用are。故填are meant。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这些规定基本上要求将电子商务和社交媒体分开，旨在保护当地商人，防止市场受到影响，并阻止将个人数据用于商业目的。此处位于介词之后，应用动名词，affect与market是逻辑动宾关系，应用被动语态，即使用动名词的被动语态。故填being affected。
【62题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：一些依赖TikTok Shop的印尼商人表示，新规定损害了他们的业务。根据said可知，句子陈述过去发生的事情，可以使用一般过去时，也可以使用过去完成时，强调rely发生在said之前，或者使用过去完成进行时，强调rely从过去的过去开始一直延续到过去某个时间点。故填relied或had relied或had been relying。
【63题详解】
考查代词。句意：销售箱包和手提箱的Dennies Soesanto说，他在TikTok Shop上的利润是其他电子商务平台的三倍。此处指代上文中的his profit，应用代词that。故填that。
【64题详解】
考查连词。句意：“关闭抖音商店不是在拯救中小企业，”他说，“而是在拯救其他电子商务平台。”固定句型not...but...“不是……而是……”。故填but。
【65题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：印尼有600万TikTok卖家，印尼的禁令可能会增加TikTok商店在其运营的其他国家面临的压力。此处引导限定性定语从句，先行词是other countries，指物，关系词替代先行词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故填where。
四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66. 假定你班将举行一次以“Self-confidence”为主题的英语班会。请你准备一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1.你的观点或看法；2.如何建立和增强自信。
注意：1.开头已给出； 2.写作词数应为80左右。
Good morning, boys and girls!
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【答案】Good morning, boys and girls! It’s a great honour for me to stand here and deliver a speech themed Self-confidence. Self-confidence, an essential quality that helps individuals overcome challenges and achieve their goals, is not a natural characteristic but can be developed through consistent effort and practice.
One way to build self-confidence is by setting goals and celebrating small victories. Breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks can help create a sense of progress and accomplishment. Another habit that can boost self-confidence is to challenge negative self-talk with positive thinking, which can help individuals overcome self-doubt.
In a word, self-confidence is not something that can be acquired overnight but is a skill that can be fostered over time. So let’s try our best to become confident! Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。要求考生为以“Self-confidence”为主题的英语班会备一篇发言稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
发表演讲：deliver a speech → make a speech
非常重要的：essential → vital
克服：overcome → get over
任务：task → mission/assignment
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks can help create a sense of progress and accomplishment.
拓展句：Break down larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks, which can help create a sense of progress and accomplishment.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Self-confidence, an essential quality that helps individuals overcome challenges and achieve their goals, is not a natural characteristic but can be developed through consistent effort and practice. (运用了关系代词that引导限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] Another habit that can boost self-confidence is to challenge negative self-talk with positive thinking, which can help individuals overcome self-doubt. (运用了关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句)
第二节 (满分 25 分)
67. 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 Secret Promise Kept
When I was a little boy, I loved to visit the fire station where my father worked. Sometimes Dad would give me a ten cents to buy a soda (汽水).
One day, I took two friends to the station to show my dad off. I asked Dad if we could each have a soda before we went home for lunch. I sensed just the slightest hesitation in my father’s voice. But he said “sure” and gave us each a dime (一毛钱). We each bought a soda and headed home for lunch and a summer afternoon of swimming.
When I came home, I heard my parents talking. Mom seemed upset with Dad, and then I heard my name mentioned. “You should have just said you didn’t have money for sodas. Brian would have understood. We don’t have any extra money, and you need to have your lunch.”
I suddenly realized the sacrifice (牺牲) my father had made for it. For the next twenty years, he worked three jobs to support my big family.
One afternoon Dad’s old car broke down, and he asked me to take him to his doctor’s appointment. As I pulled up to the firehouse, I saw Dad outside around a brand-new pickup truck with the other firemen. It was a beauty. Dad said, “Someday, I’ll own a truck like that.”
My brothers and I were doing well in business. We had offered to buy him a truck, but he refused.
When Dad stepped out of the doctor’s office, his face was pale. “Let’s go,” was all he said.
We drove by the old house, the lake and the corner store, and Dad started talking about the memories each place held and how proud he was of us. That was when I knew he was dying, which totally shocked me. He made me promise that I would never tell anyone of his impending (迫近的) death. I agreed, knowing it was the toughest secret to keep.
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。
At the time, I was just looking to buy a new truck, so I invited Dad to go to the local car dealer’s (经销商) shop with me.
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I walked to my father with the key to the brown truck.
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【答案】One possible version:
At the time, I was looking to buy a new truck, so I invited Dad to go to the local car dealer’s (经销商) shop with me. As we entered the showroom and I started talking with the salesman, I spotted Dad looking at a beautiful chocolate-brown pickup truck, running his hand over it. I said to my father, “Dad, you really like that brown truck, don’t you ” Dad nodded smilingly. “Why don’t you go inside and see how it feels I’ll look at the other trucks.” Having looked around, I decided on a blue truck. I told the salesman I would take the brown one too, for my dad, after which we made the deal.
I walked to my father with the key to the brown truck to my father. “Dad, the brown truck is yours now. A gift from me.” “What !” he exclaimed surprisedly, “I can’t accept it.” “You have made too many sacrifices for us. You deserve it.” Hearing what I said, Dad held my hands tightly, tears welling up in his eyes, saying, “Thank you, son.” I asked him to promise me not to tell anyone I bought the truck for him. Grinning from ear to ear, he nodded a yes gladly and got into his dream car. We both kept our promise, knowing it was a promise of love.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者还是小男孩的时候常去父亲的消防站，有时会从父亲那里得到一毛钱买汽水喝。有一天，作者带了两个朋友去父亲的消防站，想炫耀一下，请父亲给大家买汽水喝，父亲犹豫之后答应了。结果回家之后，父亲受到了母亲的抱怨，作者才知道父亲的不易。作者的家庭经济状况不好，父亲一人干了三份工作来支持大家庭。长大后，作者和兄弟们生意做得不错，于是提议给父亲买他梦想的崭新卡车，但是他没有答应。父亲从医生那里得知自己得了重病，要求作者帮助他保守秘密，作者答应了。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当时，我正想买一辆新卡车，所以我邀请父亲和我一起去当地的汽车经销商商店”可知，第一段可描写父亲很喜欢一辆卡车，以及作者将那辆车和自己相中的车一起买下。
②由第二段首句内容“我拿着棕色卡车的钥匙走向父亲”可知，第二段可描写作者顺利把车送给父亲，以及让父亲保守他买下这辆卡车的秘密。
2. 续写线索：作者和父亲去汽车经销商商店——父亲喜欢一辆卡车——作者为父亲买下卡车——作者拿着钥匙走向父亲——作者送出卡车——作者让父亲保守秘密
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①开始：start/begin
②交谈：talk/chat/converse
③注意到：spot/notice/see
④惊叫：exclaim/cry/shout
情绪类
①惊讶地：surprisedly/amazedly/astonishedly
②开心地：gladly/happily/joyfully
【点睛】[高分句型1] I told the salesman I would take the brown one too, for my dad, after which we made the deal. (运用了省略that引导的宾语从句、“介词+关系代词”引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] Hearing what I said, Dad held my hands tightly, tears welling up in his eyes, saying “Thank you, son.” (运用了现在分词作状语、what引导宾语从句、独立主格结构)
