2023～2024学年度高二第一学期期中考试
英语
本试卷共8页。全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18 C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
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What is the man probably
A. A scientist. B. A student. C. A teacher.
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When will the man pickup Julie
A. At 7: 20. B. At 7: 40. C. At 8: 15.
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How will the woman spend her summer vacation
A. Taking a part-time job. B. Taking summer classes. C. Taking a break.
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What does the woman mean
A. She’ll make a call. B. She’ll be off work. C. She’ll leave at seven.
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What does the man probably think of the party
A. It’s interesting. B. It’s noisy. C. It’s boring.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the woman want to do
A. Do some shopping. B. Open a store. C. Borrow the man’s car.
7. What is the man interested in
A. Clothes. B. Furniture. C. Food.
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. Where are the speakers
A. In a travel agency. B. At home. C. In the office.
9. What do the speakers plan to do
A. Go skiing. B. Go climbing. C. Go hiking.
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. What troubles the woman about the first program
A. The language. B. The time. C. The place.
11. Where does the man want to go
A. Australia. B. Japan. C. Poland.
12. What is the woman most likely to do
A. Organize events. B. Teach Japanese. C. Restore a castle.
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. What is the man doing
A. Conducting an interview. B. Applying for a course. C. Planning an activity.
14. How long will the course run this year
A. 6 weeks. B. 7 weeks. C. 8 weeks.
15. What surprised the woman last year
A. The rain was heavy.
B. Assistants were inexperienced.
C. Many children attended the course.
16. What new activities will be added this year
A. Adventure. sports. B. Fun programs. C. Creative classes.
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. What did the shopping mall use to be
A. A post office. B. A pond. C. A school.
18. Why does the speaker feel pitiful
A. The great park was gone.
B. The public library was closed.
C. The street was dirty.
19. Which restaurant is the speaker going to tonight
A. A Chinese restaurant.
B. An Italian restaurant.
C. A Mexican restaurant.
20. What is the speaker talking about
A. Her new living place.
B. Her favorite restaurants.
C. The changes of her hometown.
第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Noteworthy Theme Parks
Peppa Pig Theme Park, the US
The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in February 2022 in Florida.
Devoted to the classic British animated TV show, the park welcomes guests with well-designed activities. The Daddy Pig ride takes families on a windy road in the show’s red car. They can also enjoy a dinosaur ride, and play games at the Fairground.
Tickets from $34.
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Thailand
Thailand’s Columbia Pictures Aquaverse opened in October 2022.
The movie-themed water park features rides and experiences inspired by popular films like Zombieland. In addition to the rides, the park hosts performances at its Mega Wave Pool, where guests can hang out in the pool while enjoying movie screenings and pop concerts.
Tickets from $41.
Katmandu Park, Dominican Republic
Opened in March 2023, the park is full of mystery (奥秘).
The 4D dark ride is brought to life by lighting and projection effects. Another key attraction is EtherQuest, an interactive walk-through experience. Aside from the rides, guests can also check out a sky-high ropes course, and climbing walls for younger adventurers.
Tickets from $120 for adults: $85 for children for a one-use pass.
Legoland Korea Resort, South Korea
Opened in May 2022, the park is designed for 2- to 12-year-olds.
This playful wonderland is devoted to all things of Lego, with more than 40 rides and attractions across seven thematic zones. Guests can get on family-friendly rides, visit Legoland Lookout for great park views, and get hands-on experience with creative workshops.
Tickets from $38 for adults; $30 for children.
21. Which of the four theme parks started the earliest
A. Katmandu Park. B. Peppa Pig Theme Park.
C. Legoland Korea Resort. D. Columbia Pictures Aquaverse.
22. What can visitors do at Columbia Pictures Aquaverse
A. Go to the Fairground. B. Try the 4D dark ride.
C. Attend a pop concert. D. Experience a workshop.
23. How much should a couple with a child pay at least to visit Legoland Korea Resort
A. $106. B. $123. C. $205. D. $240.
B
Being a high school coach provides wonderful opportunities not only to seek great skill from students in sports, but also to implant(灌输)in them some valuable life lessons. Donta Green, a hardworking coach at Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has brought his school team to victory. Although part of this is the result of physical fitness and practice, an improved general attitude has also played a key role in the team’s success.
One way Green has changed his players’ behaviors is a strict no-bad-words rule. This applies to(适用于)players and coaches alike. If anyone uses bad language then they can expect to start doing push-ups. In another way, the coach is also addressing the way the high school students dress. No students are to be seen wearing trousers hanging too low and players should walk the corridors of the school in suit and tie.
This is having a positive effect on the students and their academic success, with the team grade average being 3.2. These changes are really affecting the way the players see themselves. As Keyshawn Morsillo, the team’s star player, pointed out: “He’s changed us. Everyone on the football team used to have some bad behaviors. But he has showed us the right way to be a successful man. We respect him and follow his footsteps. Really, he’s helping turn us from boys to men.”
This is influencing the general attitude for these students not only in the school, but also in the wider community, too.
“A lot of the things we do might seem like small things, but they add up to big things. There are things we do that set us apart from other programs. It’s just a lot of simple disciplines. That’s what is lacking in a lot of our young people.” pointed out Green.
While the team continues to impress it’s important to pay attention to how these small steps can inspire others. We can strengthen in our own children the importance of behaving properly.
24. Why did Donta Green try to change his players’ behaviors
A. To improve their entire quality.
B. To achieve their academic success.
C. To better their communicative skills.
D. To focus their mind on physical training.
25. What is the students’ attitude to the extra disciplines in the team
A. Negative. B. Supportive. C. Uncaring. D. Skeptical.
26. What do Green’s words mean in Paragraph 6
A. Some young people lack necessary disciplines.
B. All the students in his school behave very well.
C. Students’ correct daily behaviors are important.
D. A coach should set a good example for the students.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. A player is changing from a boy to a sport star.
B. A coach has brought his school team to victory.
C. A coach is teaching players valuable life lessons.
D. A football team has won the heart of community.
C
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes take an almost immediate liking to a person you have just met We often get the first impression of the person based on the color of the person’s skin or the manner in which he or she dresses. Meaning is conveyed not only by words or verbal languages but also by nonverbal communication systems, such as body behaviour.
Nonverbal communication is important because we use the actions of others to learn about their emotional states. Our emotions are reflected in our posture, face and eyes---be it fear, joy, anger, or sadness---so we can express them without ever saying a word. For this reason, most of us rely heavily on what we learn through our eyes.
Nonverbal communication is significant in human interaction because it is usually responsible for the first impressions. More importantly those first messages usually influence the perception(感知) of everything else that follows. Even how we select friends and partners is grounded in first impressions with nonverbal communication.
Nonverbal communication is important because it is culture-related. It is based on different beliefs, values and customs in different cultures. When, where, how, and to whom people display their specific nonverbal behaviour is greatly affected by cultures and contexts. Culture determines what the appropriate nonverbal behaviour is. For example, feelings of friendship exist everywhere but their expression varies. It may be appropriate in some countries for men to embrace each other and for women to hold hands; in other countries these displays of affection may be shocking. Each culture has its own specific interpretation on nonverbal communication. What is acceptable in one culture may be completely unacceptable in another. One culture may determine that snapping one’s fingers to call a waiter is acceptable; another may consider this gesture rude.
28. Why can we know a person’s feelings through our eyes
A. A person’s feelings can be reflected in his face.
B. A person’s emotions can be reflected in his eyes.
C. A person’s feelings can be reflected in his body language.
D. A person’s feelings can be reflected in his posture.
29. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE
A. Meaning can be conveyed both by words and body language.
B. We can use nonverbal communication to learn about a person’s emotional states.
C. We often get the first impression by what a person says.
D. The first impression can affect what we will do next.
30. How many reasons are mentioned in the text to show nonverbal communication is important
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
31. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. We can use different ways to express friendship.
B. Snapping your fingers to call a waiter is acceptable.
C. Learning a country’s culture is very important.
D. Different cultures have different meanings of nonverbal behaviour.
D
What kind of people can become scientists When a group of researchers posed that question to ninth-and 10th-graders, almost every student gave such responses as “People who work hard” or “Anyone who seems interested in the field of science.”
Many of these same students struggled to imagine themselves as scientists, citing concerns such as “I’m not good at science” and “Even if I work hard, I will not do well.” It’s easy for them to see a scientist’s work as arising from an inborn talent.
But for high school students, learning more about some struggles of scientists can help students feel more motivated to learn science. Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University and the University of Washington designed an intervention to change students’ beliefs that scientific achievement depends on ability rather than effort by exposing students to stories of how accomplished scientists struggled and overcame challenges in their scientific efforts.
During the study, the students read one of three types of stories about Albert Einstein, Marie Curie and Michael Faraday. Intellectual(智力的)struggle stories: stories about how scientists “struggled intellectually,” such as making mistakes while addressing a scientific problem and learning from them. Life struggle stories: stories about how scientists struggled in their personal lives, such as not giving up in the face of poverty or lack of family support. Achievement stories: stories about how scientists made great discoveries, without any discussion of coexisting challenges.
Researchers found that students who heard either type of “struggle stories” improved their science performance after-intervention, compared to students in the control group. The effect was especially pronounced for lower performing students, for whom exposure to struggling stories led to significantly better science-class performance than low-performing students who read achievement stories. In addition, students who read struggle stories reported feeling more personally connected to the scientists. By recognizing a scientist’s struggles and introducing the growth mindset he or she applied to accomplish great works, the students were able to empathize(共情)with the scientists during their own struggles.
32. Why do students fail to imagine themselves as scientists
A. They lack interest in science. B. They are short of confidence
C. They don’t have inborn talent. D. They have no ability to study science
33. What’s the purpose of the intervention
A. To introduce some inspirational stories to students.
B. To expose students to scientists’ great achievements.
C. To ensure students will become scientists in the future.
D. To clear students’ misunderstandings of scientific work.
34. The underlined word “pronounced” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A. minimal B. noticeable C. doubtful D. long-lasting
35. What can we learn from the research
A. Science ability has nothing to do with efforts.
B. Students are more motivated by achievement stories.
C. Scientists’ struggle stories can influence readers’ beliefs.
D. Low-performing students tend to feel connected to scientists.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5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。
Facebook Is a Big Waster
During the first decade of the 21st century, a popular and new word has come into our vocabulary—Facebook. This is the most popular social networking website on the Internet. ___36___ You can send messages to your friend’s electronic wall, put up a status saying something like “Going to the mall, I need to get a new pair of shoes” or “it’s finally the weekend!”.
In spite of the benefit it does on common people, it is true that this social network is a big waster. There are about 350 million active users on this website and 67% of them are between the ages of 13-25. More than 35 million users update their status every day. ___37___
The highest age group who use Facebook are teenagers. Most of them keep the website running whenever they are using the computer, if they aren’t in school or when they aren’t asleep. Facebook is just changing the new generation of youngsters unconsciously. The teenage life is one of the most important stages of life. ___38___ It is a distraction to their mind as well.
Facebook is also where people can see the gossip among their friends, virtual arguments, relationship status and updates, who is in whose “top friends”, you can become a fan of anything, join groups, post pictures and videos, play childish games, invite friends to parties or events and a lot more. Generally, all these would just disturb people into living life to the fullest. It’s not just teens who become addicted, even grown-ups do. An average person spends about 55 minutes on Facebook. ___39___ Technology might be taking over people’s life.
___40___ This would make them think how life is like without saying what’s on their mind to all their friends on the Internet. A break would also make them more active, like socializing in person. This would finally help them focus better in school or in work. Although about 80% of people who take a break would come back to Facebook within days.
A. And 2. 5 billion photos are added each month.
B. Wasting it on Facebook is not encouraging in any way.
C. This statistic isn’t that bad but some people spend about 3-5 hours.
D. It is time people should take a break from Facebook once in a while.
E. As a result, the average Facebook users have 130 friends who they share links with.
F. Usually, when people hear the words “social networking”, their brains automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook.
G. The main idea of Facebook is that you can keep in touch with all your friends around the world who have Facebook.
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。
Every time Oksana Chusovitina competes in a gymnastics event, she will be the focus of attention. The Hangzhou Asian Games proved no ___41___.
When the 48-year-old Uzbek gymnast participated in the Asiad ___42___ gymnastics qualification (资格) at Huanglong Gymnasium on Monday, thousands of audience chanted for “Qiu Ma”, which translates to “Mother Chusovitina”.
After completing her jump, Chusovitina ___43___ a kiss to the audience and formed a “heart” gesture with her hands.
“It is the love and ___44___ of the people that keep me going and give me the ___45___ to achieve more,” Chusovitina said.
“I am not very satisfied with my performance tonight. ___46___, I was a little over-excited,” she added.
Chusovitina’s Olympic journey began in 1992, representing the Unified Team of the former Soviet Union. She later ___47___ Uzbekistan, changed to German citizenship (公民身份) in 2006, and regained her Uzbek citizenship in 2013.
When Chusovitina’s son was diagnosed ___48___ leukemia (白血病) in 2002, she ___49___ German citizenship to compete at global events for a ____50____ income and better medical treatment. Her story of “I dare not grow old ____51____ you are well,” has touched many people.
After her son’s recovery, Chusovitina continued her gymnastics ____52____ out of love for the sport. ____53____ she announced her retirement after the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she decided to return shortly after.
“The biggest ____54____ is my desire. I want to ____55____ . I love gymnastics, and this profession brings me great joy. I’m just doing what I love, so why should I stop ” Chusovitina said.
41.
A. expectation B. exploration C. exception D. experience
42.
A. women’s B. men’s C. children’s D. girl’s
43.
A. drew B. brought C. blew D. flew
44.
A. passion B. objection C. courage D. support
45.
A. ability B. strength C. force D. energy
46.
A. Finally B. Usually C. Gradually D. Actually
47.
A. stood for B. stood by C. stood out D. stood aside
48.
A. for B. with C. in D. to
49.
A. applied B. adapted C. adopted D. appreciated
50.
A. worse B. less C. lower D. higher
51
A until B. before C. after D. while
52.
A. routine B. journal C. journey D. adventure
53.
A. Unless B. Though C. When D. If
54.
A. purpose B. intention C. reason D. motivation
55.
A. demonstrate B. train C. perform D. reform
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 19th Asian Games, also known as the Hangzhou Asian Games, ___56___ (hold) from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As ___57___ major sporting event, the Hangzhou Asian Games has its own official mascots, a group of robots ___58___ (name) “Memories of Jiangnan”. The mascots consist of three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen, ___59___ fully integrate the history and culture, natural ecology and innovation of Hangzhou. Lianlian is a ___60___ (reflect) of West Lake; Congcong symbolizes the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu(良渚古城遗址), while Chenchen stands for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
The design of the mascots was a long process. After fierce competition, “Memories of Jiangnan” finally stood out of more than 4000 candidates. The designer of the mascots, Zhang Wen, said: “Apart from the various cultural ___61___ (feature) conveyed by the mascots, ___62___ I also want to emphasize is the technological advance of Hangzhou, a digital and intelligent city.”
___63___ (represent) the spirit of the Asian Games as well, as the cultural heritage of Hangzhou, the mascots have received great concern since they were disclosed on April 3rd , 2020. In general, the public response ___64___ the mascots has been positive. With their unique design and inspiring message, the mascots have become popular in China and even ____65____ (global).
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你叫李华，是你校学生会主席。你市第五届中学生英语风采大赛将在你校举行，届时将邀请外教David担任评委。请你代表你校学生会给David写一封邀请信，并告知他比赛的相关事宜。
内容要点如下：
1. 比赛的时间地点；2. 比赛过程；3. 需要他做的工作。
注意：1. 词数不少于80；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：第五届中学生英语风采大赛 The Fifth English Talent Competition for High School Students
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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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew (宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time ” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.”
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As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023～2024学年度高二第一学期期中考试
英语
本试卷共8页。全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18 C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
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What is the man probably
A. A scientist. B. A student. C. A teacher.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Aren’t you supposed to have a science test this afternoon
M: It was put off till next week because the teacher had to attend a meeting.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
When will the man pickup Julie
A. At 7: 20. B. At 7: 40. C. At 8: 15.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Julie. I’m ringing to remind you that I’ll pick you up tonight.
W: Thank you. When will you come
M: The film doesn’t start until 8: 15. I’ll leave here at 7: 20. It’ll take 20 minutes to get to your house.
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How will the woman spend her summer vacation
A. Taking a part-time job. B. Taking summer classes. C. Taking a break.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I don’t know what I’m going to do during my summer vacation yet.
M: Are you planning to take any summer classes
W: No. I think I’ll just relax. I really need a break. A long break!
M: I envy you. I have to have a part-time job.
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What does the woman mean
A. She’ll make a call. B. She’ll be off work. C. She’ll leave at seven.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Jenny. Are you tired
W: Oh yes, I really am. I’ve been here since seven this morning—I think I’m ready to call it a day now.
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What does the man probably think of the party
A. It’s interesting. B. It’s noisy. C. It’s boring.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: How do you like the party
W: Oh, I’m having so much fun. I hope it will last longer.
M: Actually, I was coming over to tell you I’m going to leave now. I don’t know anybody here but you.
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I should have introduced you to more people here.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the woman want to do
A. Do some shopping. B. Open a store. C. Borrow the man’s car.
7. What is the man interested in
A. Clothes. B. Furniture. C. Food.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Do you want to go shopping at the mall
M: That place is kind of boring.
W: But they just opened a new section with lots of new stores.
M: Like what
W: Clothes, furniture, kids’ toys...
M: That’s all
W: And a doughnut shop.
M: OK! Let’s get in the car!
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. Where are the speakers
A. In a travel agency. B. At home. C. In the office.
9. What do the speakers plan to do
A. Go skiing. B. Go climbing. C. Go hiking.
【答案】8. B 9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Honey, I stopped by a travel agency on the way home from work to get some information for our next ski trip.
M: Great. What did the travel agent say
W: Well, she recommended Stone Mountain. She said there are easy trails for beginners like me, and more difficult ones for good skiers like you.
M: That sounds great. I’ve always wanted to try skiing at Stone Mountain.
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. What troubles the woman about the first program
A. The language. B. The time. C. The place.
11. Where does the man want to go
A. Australia. B. Japan. C. Poland.
12. What is the woman most likely to do
A. Organize events. B. Teach Japanese. C. Restore a castle.
【答案】10. B 11. A 12. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Have you decided which program to apply for
W: This one, Produce a Music Festival in Indonesia, looks really exciting. My brother did something similar in Brazil and Mexico. He helped organize events there without knowing Portuguese or Spanish.
M: Well, you would be a good leader, too.
W: Thanks, but there’s a problem with the dates. I can’t really go before mid-July.
M: How about this one—Teach Japanese in Australia That’s what I’d like to do.
W: Yeah, it looks good. But I have no teaching experience.
M: Well, I’m pretty lucky. I’ve been teaching foreign students as a volunteer for two years.
W: That’s great!
M: Look at this one—Restore an Old Castle in Poland. This program would be a good chance to learn about the local history, and it doesn’t start till early August.
W: Right, and it would be exciting to gain some new skills.
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. What is the man doing
A. Conducting an interview. B. Applying for a course. C. Planning an activity.
14 How long will the course run this year
A. 6 weeks. B. 7 weeks. C. 8 weeks.
15. What surprised the woman last year
A. The rain was heavy.
B. Assistants were inexperienced.
C. Many children attended the course.
16. What new activities will be added this year
A. Adventure. sports. B. Fun programs. C. Creative classes.
【答案】13. A 14. A 15. C 16. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, everyone. We are lucky to have Molly Taylor here today. Molly is organizing an activity course for the summer holidays. Molly, this is the second year of the course, isn’t it
W: Yes. The summer course operated for the first time last year for a six-week period. We did think about making it longer this year and having a seven-week course, as two schools have eight-week holidays. But in the end we decided to keep to the same plan as last year.
M: But, as I understand, last year’s course wasn’t a complete success, was it
W: Well, we were actually very surprised by the number of people interested in the course. We didn’t actually have enough assistants to look after all the children. Besides, there was such a lot of rain that we couldn’t go outside as often as we wanted to.
M: So, what activities can the children look forward to this year
W: Well, once again there’ll be artists and musicians who will lead creative classes. We also considered providing some more exciting adventure sports. But we decided not to, in the end. Instead we’re introducing some fun programs. I think it’ll be fun for the children.
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. What did the shopping mall use to be
A. A post office. B. A pond. C. A school.
18. Why does the speaker feel pitiful
A. The great park was gone.
B. The public library was closed.
C. The street was dirty.
19. Which restaurant is the speaker going to tonight
A. A Chinese restaurant.
B. An Italian restaurant.
C. A Mexican restaurant.
20. What is the speaker talking about
A. Her new living place.
B. Her favorite restaurants.
C. The changes of her hometown.
【答案】17. B 18. A 19. C 20. C
【解析】
【原文】W: I have returned to my hometown of Wilson Creek after an absence of 10 years. So many things have changed around here. When I left Wilson Creek, there was a small pond on the right. They have filled in this pond and built a large shopping mall there. A new post office has also been built just across from my old school.
The biggest changes have taken place in the downtown area. A European-style fountain has been built and some benches have also been added along with a grassy area and a new street cafe. My street looks just the same as it always does, but a public library has been built in the next street along. There used to be a great park there but they have cut down all the trees, which is a pity. The library now has a large green area in front of it but it’s not the same as when the park was there.
Another improvement is the number of new restaurants that have opened in Wilson Creek. A Chinese restaurant and an Italian restaurant have opened in the town center, and a Mexican restaurant has opened near my home, which is where I am going tonight.
第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Noteworthy Theme Parks
Peppa Pig Theme Park the US
The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in February 2022 in Florida.
Devoted to the classic British animated TV show, the park welcomes guests with well-designed activities. The Daddy Pig ride takes families on a windy road in the show’s red car. They can also enjoy a dinosaur ride, and play games at the Fairground.
Tickets from $34.
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Thailand
Thailand’s Columbia Pictures Aquaverse opened in October 2022.
The movie-themed water park features rides and experiences inspired by popular films like Zombieland. In addition to the rides, the park hosts performances at its Mega Wave Pool, where guests can hang out in the pool while enjoying movie screenings and pop concerts.
Tickets from $41.
Katmandu Park, Dominican Republic
Opened in March 2023, the park is full of mystery (奥秘).
The 4D dark ride is brought to life by lighting and projection effects. Another key attraction is EtherQuest, an interactive walk-through experience. Aside from the rides, guests can also check out a sky-high ropes course, and climbing walls for younger adventurers.
Tickets from $120 for adults: $85 for children for a one-use pass.
Legoland Korea Resort, South Korea
Opened in May 2022, the park is designed for 2- to 12-year-olds.
This playful wonderland is devoted to all things of Lego, with more than 40 rides and attractions across seven thematic zones. Guests can get on family-friendly rides, visit Legoland Lookout for great park views, and get hands-on experience with creative workshops.
Tickets from $38 for adults; $30 for children.
21. Which of the four theme parks started the earliest
A. Katmandu Park. B. Peppa Pig Theme Park.
C. Legoland Korea Resort. D. Columbia Pictures Aquaverse.
22. What can visitors do at Columbia Pictures Aquaverse
A. Go to the Fairground. B. Try the 4D dark ride.
C. Attend a pop concert. D. Experience a workshop.
23. How much should a couple with a child pay at least to visit Legoland Korea Resort
A. $106. B. $123. C. $205. D. $240.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了世界各地的几个值得一游的主题公园。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Peppa Pig Theme Park, the US部分的“The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in February 2022 in Florida. ( 世界上第一个小猪佩奇主题公园于2022年2月在佛罗里达州开放。)”、Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Thailand部分的“Thailand’s Columbia Pictures Aquaverse opened in October 2022. (泰国哥伦比亚影业水世界于2022年10月开业。)”、Katmandu Park, Dominican Republic部分的“Opened in March 2023 (开放于2023年3月)”和Legoland Korea Resort, South Korea部分的“Opened in May 2022 (开放于2022年5月)”可知，开放最早的是小猪佩奇主题公园。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Thailand部分的“guests can hang out in the pool while enjoying movie screenings and pop concerts (客人可以在游泳池里闲逛，同时欣赏电影放映和流行音乐会)”可知，在泰国哥伦比亚影业水世界里，游客可以参加一场流行音乐会。故选C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Legoland Korea Resort, South Korea部分的“Tickets from $38 for adults; $30 for children. (成人票38美元起，儿童票30美元。)”可知，一对夫妇带一个孩子前往韩国乐高乐园游玩，购买门票至少需支付106（=38+38+30）美元，故选A项。
B
Being a high school coach provides wonderful opportunities not only to seek great skill from students in sports, but also to implant(灌输)in them some valuable life lessons. Donta Green, a hardworking coach at Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has brought his school team to victory. Although part of this is the result of physical fitness and practice, an improved general attitude has also played a key role in the team’s success.
One way Green has changed his players’ behaviors is a strict no-bad-words rule. This applies to(适用于)players and coaches alike. If anyone uses bad language then they can expect to start doing push-ups. In another way, the coach is also addressing the way the high school students dress. No students are to be seen wearing trousers hanging too low and players should walk the corridors of the school in suit and tie.
This is having a positive effect on the students and their academic success, with the team grade average being 3.2. These changes are really affecting the way the players see themselves. As Keyshawn Morsillo, the team’s star player, pointed out: “He’s changed us. Everyone on the football team used to have some bad behaviors. But he has showed us the right way to be a successful man. We respect him and follow his footsteps. Really, he’s helping turn us from boys to men.”
This is influencing the general attitude for these students not only in the school, but also in the wider community, too.
“A lot of the things we do might seem like small things, but they add up to big things. There are things we do that set us apart from other programs. It’s just a lot of simple disciplines. That’s what is lacking in a lot of our young people.” pointed out Green.
While the team continues to impress, it’s important to pay attention to how these small steps can inspire others. We can strengthen in our own children the importance of behaving properly.
24. Why did Donta Green try to change his players’ behaviors
A. To improve their entire quality.
B. To achieve their academic success.
C. To better their communicative skills.
D. To focus their mind on physical training.
25. What is the students’ attitude to the extra disciplines in the team
A. Negative. B. Supportive. C. Uncaring. D. Skeptical.
26. What do Green’s words mean in Paragraph 6
A. Some young people lack necessary disciplines.
B. All the students in his school behave very well.
C. Students’ correct daily behaviors are important.
D. A coach should set a good example for the students.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. A player is changing from a boy to a sport star.
B. A coach has brought his school team to victory.
C. A coach is teaching players valuable life lessons.
D. A football team has won the heart of community.
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述一名教练提高队员们的综合素质，比赛取得胜利，也给了队员宝贵的人生经验的故事。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“Being a high school coach provides wonderful opportunities not only to seek great skill from students in sports, but also to implant(灌输)in them some valuable life lessons. (作为一名高中教练，不仅提供了绝佳的机会从学生身上寻找伟大的体育技能，而且还向他们灌输了一些宝贵的人生经验。)和第三句“Although part of this is the result of physical fitness and practice, an improved general attitude has also played a key role in the team’s success. (虽然这部分归功于身体素质和训练，但整体态度的提高也在球队的成功中发挥了关键作用)可知，Green教练改变球员们的行为，是为了教他们树立正确的人生价值观并提高他们的整体品质。故选A项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“But he has showed us the right way to be a successful man. (但他向我们展示了成为成功人士的正确方法。)”和最后一句“Really, he’s helping turn us from boys to men. (真的，他正在帮助我们从男孩变成男人。)”可知，学生们受益于教练的额外纪律，因此他们对此是支持的。故选B项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段的“It’s just a lot of simple disciplines. That’s what is lacking in a lot of our young people.”It's just a lot of simple disciplines.. (它只是很多简单的规范。这正是我们很多年轻人所缺乏的。)可知，学生正确的日常行为很重要。故选C项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Being a high school coach provides wonderful opportunities not only to seek great skill from students in sports, but also to implant(灌输)in them some valuable life lessons.(作为一名高中教练，不仅提供了绝佳的机会从学生身上寻找伟大的体育技能，而且还向他们灌输了一些宝贵的人生经验。)以及全文内容可知，本文主要讲了Green教练向他的球员灌输重要的人生经验。故选C项。
C
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes take an almost immediate liking to a person you have just met We often get the first impression of the person based on the color of the person’s skin or the manner in which he or she dresses. Meaning is conveyed not only by words or verbal languages but also by nonverbal communication systems, such as body behaviour.
Nonverbal communication is important because we use the actions of others to learn about their emotional states. Our emotions are reflected in our posture, face and eyes---be it fear, joy, anger, or sadness---so we can express them without ever saying a word. For this reason, most of us rely heavily on what we learn through our eyes.
Nonverbal communication is significant in human interaction because it is usually responsible for the first impressions. More importantly, those first messages usually influence the perception(感知) of everything else that follows. Even how we select friends and partners is grounded in first impressions with nonverbal communication.
Nonverbal communication is important because it is culture-related. It is based on different beliefs, values and customs in different cultures. When, where, how, and to whom people display their specific nonverbal behaviour is greatly affected by cultures and contexts. Culture determines what the appropriate nonverbal behaviour is. For example, feelings of friendship exist everywhere but their expression varies. It may be appropriate in some countries for men to embrace each other and for women to hold hands; in other countries these displays of affection may be shocking. Each culture has its own specific interpretation on nonverbal communication. What is acceptable in one culture may be completely unacceptable in another. One culture may determine that snapping one’s fingers to call a waiter is acceptable; another may consider this gesture rude.
28. Why can we know a person’s feelings through our eyes
A. A person’s feelings can be reflected in his face.
B. A person’s emotions can be reflected in his eyes.
C. A person’s feelings can be reflected in his body language.
D. A person’s feelings can be reflected in his posture.
29. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE
A. Meaning can be conveyed both by words and body language.
B. We can use nonverbal communication to learn about a person’s emotional states.
C. We often get the first impression by what a person says.
D. The first impression can affect what we will do next.
30. How many reasons are mentioned in the text to show nonverbal communication is important
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
31. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. We can use different ways to express friendship.
B. Snapping your fingers to call a waiter is acceptable.
C. Learning a country’s culture is very important.
D. Different cultures have different meanings of nonverbal behaviour.
【答案】28. C 29. C 30. B 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了非语言交流重要性。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Nonverbal communication is important because we use the actions of others to learn about their emotional states. Our emotions are reflected in our posture, face and eyes---be it fear, joy, anger, or sadness---so we can express them without ever saying a word. (非语言交流很重要，因为我们通过他人的行为来了解他们的情绪状态。无论是恐惧、喜悦、愤怒还是悲伤，我们的情绪都反映在我们的姿势、面部和眼睛上，所以我们不用说一句话就能表达出来。)”可知，一个人的的情绪状态可以通过身体语言表达出来。故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Nonverbal communication is significant in human interaction because it is usually responsible for the first impressions.(非语言交际在人际交往中很重要，因为它通常对第一印象负责。)”可知，第一印象是由非语言交际来决定的。选项C“We often get the first impression by what a person says.(我们常常从一个人说的话中得到第一印象。)”的表述是错误的。故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段首句“Nonverbal communication is important because we use the actions of others to learn about their emotional states. (非语言交流很重要，因为我们通过他人的行为来了解他们的情绪状态。)”、第三段首句“Nonverbal communication is significant in human interaction because it is usually responsible for the first impressions. (非语言交际在人际交往中很重要，因为它通常对第一印象负责。)”以及第四段首句“Nonverbal communication is important because it is culture-related. (非语言交流很重要，因为它与文化有关。)”可知，文章中一共提到了三个原因来说明非语言交流很重要。故选B。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Each culture has its own specific interpretation on nonverbal communication. What is acceptable in one culture may be completely unacceptable in another. One culture may determine that snapping one’s fingers to call a waiter is acceptable; another may consider this gesture rude.(每种文化对非语言交际都有自己特定的解释。在一种文化中可以接受的事情，在另一种文化中可能完全不能接受。一种文化可能认为打个响指叫服务员是可以接受的；另一个人可能会认为这个手势很粗鲁。)”可知，在不同的文化中，非语言行为有不同的含义。故选D。
D
What kind of people can become scientists When a group of researchers posed that question to ninth-and 10th-graders, almost every student gave such responses as “People who work hard” or “Anyone who seems interested in the field of science.”
Many of these same students struggled to imagine themselves as scientists, citing concerns such as “I’m not good at science” and “Even if I work hard, I will not do well.” It’s easy for them to see a scientist’s work as arising from an inborn talent.
But for high school students, learning more about some struggles of scientists can help students feel more motivated to learn science. Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University and the University of Washington designed an intervention to change students’ beliefs that scientific achievement depends on ability rather than effort by exposing students to stories of how accomplished scientists struggled and overcame challenges in their scientific efforts.
During the study, the students read one of three types of stories about Albert Einstein, Marie Curie and Michael Faraday. Intellectual(智力的)struggle stories: stories about how scientists “struggled intellectually,” such as making mistakes while addressing a scientific problem and learning from them. Life struggle stories: stories about how scientists struggled in their personal lives, such as not giving up in the face of poverty or lack of family support. Achievement stories: stories about how scientists made great discoveries, without any discussion of coexisting challenges.
Researchers found that students who heard either type of “struggle stories” improved their science performance after-intervention, compared to students in the control group. The effect was especially pronounced for lower performing students, for whom exposure to struggling stories led to significantly better science-class performance than low-performing students who read achievement stories. In addition, students who read struggle stories reported feeling more personally connected to the scientists. By recognizing a scientist’s struggles and introducing the growth mindset he or she applied to accomplish great works, the students were able to empathize(共情)with the scientists during their own struggles.
32 Why do students fail to imagine themselves as scientists
A. They lack interest in science. B. They are short of confidence
C. They don’t have inborn talent. D. They have no ability to study science
33. What’s the purpose of the intervention
A. To introduce some inspirational stories to students.
B. To expose students to scientists’ great achievements.
C. To ensure students will become scientists in the future.
D. To clear students’ misunderstandings of scientific work.
34. The underlined word “pronounced” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A. minimal B. noticeable C. doubtful D. long-lasting
35. What can we learn from the research
A. Science ability has nothing to do with efforts.
B. Students are more motivated by achievement stories.
C. Scientists’ struggle stories can influence readers’ beliefs.
D. Low-performing students tend to feel connected to scientists.
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了研究人员向九年级和十年级的学生提出“什么样的人可以成为科学家”这个问题时，几乎每个学生的回答都是“努力学习的人”或“对科学领域感兴趣的人”。为了解除这种误解，研究人员设计了一项干预，即了解更多关于科学家的奋斗可以帮助学生更有动力学习科学，结果发现，听过任何一种“奋斗故事”的学生在干预后的科学表现都有所提高。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段内容“Many of these same students struggled to imagine themselves as scientists, citing concerns such as ‘I’m not good at science’ and ‘Even if I work hard, I will not do well.’ It’s easy for them to see a scientist’s work as arising from an inborn talent.(同样是这些学生中的许多人都很难将自己想象成科学家，理由是“我不擅长科学”和“即使我努力工作，也不会做得很好”。他们很容易将科学家的工作视为天生的才能。)”可知，这些学生认为能够成为科学家是天生的才能，“自己不擅长”或“即使努力也无法做好”这样的理由可以看作为他们缺乏自信，从而很难将自己想象成科学家。故选B项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段内容“Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University and the University of Washington designed an intervention to change students’ beliefs that scientific achievement reflects ability rather than effort by exposing students to stories of how accomplished scientists struggled and overcame challenges in their scientific efforts.(教师学院、哥伦比亚大学和华盛顿大学的研究人员设计了一种干预措施，让学生了解有成就的科学家在科学努力中如何努力和克服挑战的故事，从而改变学生们认为科学成就反映的是能力而不是努力的观念。)”可知，这项干预通过让学生们了解科学家们是如何努力奋斗克服挑战的，以澄清学生对科学工作的误解。故选D项。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。分析可知，非限制性定语从句“for whom exposure to struggling stories led to significantly better science-class performance than low-performing students who read achievement stories. (对他们来说，接触奋斗故事比阅读成就故事的成绩差的学生在科学课上表现更好)”的先行词为“lower performing students(成绩差的学生)”，因此可知，在“干预”后，接触奋斗故事的成绩差的学生和阅读成就故事的成绩差的学生在科学课上都有了好的表现，且二者之间通过对比出现了“更好”，由此可推知，干预对于成绩差的学生效果显著，因此，“The effect was especially pronounced”应是“效果显著”的意思，由此可推知，“pronounced”应是“明显的，显著的”含义，与选项B“noticeable(显而易见的)”含义相同。故选B项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章末尾内容“By recognizing a scientist’s struggles and introducing the growth mindset he or she applied to accomplish great works, the students were able to empathize (共情) with the scientists during their own struggles.(通过认识科学家的奋斗，并介绍他或她在完成伟大工作时所运用的成长心态，学生们能够在科学家的奋斗过程中感同身受。)”可知，通过了解一个科学家的奋斗史，学生们使得自己在奋斗过程中能够产生与科学家的共鸣，从而能够改变之前的对于科学家工作的误解。由此可推知，科学家的奋斗故事可以影响读者的信念。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5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。
Facebook Is a Big Waster
During the first decade of the 21st century, a popular and new word has come into our vocabulary—Facebook. This is the most popular social networking website on the Internet. ___36___ You can send messages to your friend’s electronic wall, put up a status saying something like “Going to the mall, I need to get a new pair of shoes” or “it’s finally the weekend!”.
In spite of the benefit it does on common people, it is true that this social network is a big waster. There are about 350 million active users on this website and 67% of them are between the ages of 13-25. More than 35 million users update their status every day. ___37___
The highest age group who use Facebook are teenagers. Most of them keep the website running whenever they are using the computer, if they aren’t in school or when they aren’t asleep. Facebook is just changing the new generation of youngsters unconsciously. The teenage life is one of the most important stages of life. ___38___ It is a distraction to their mind as well.
Facebook is also where people can see the gossip among their friends, virtual arguments, relationship status and updates, who is in whose “top friends”, you can become a fan of anything, join groups, post pictures and videos, play childish games, invite friends to parties or events and a lot more. Generally, all these would just disturb people into living life to the fullest. It’s not just teens who become addicted, even grown-ups do. An average person spends about 55 minutes on Facebook. ___39___ Technology might be taking over people’s life.
___40___ This would make them think how life is like without saying what’s on their mind to all their friends on the Internet. A break would also make them more active, like socializing in person. This would finally help them focus better in school or in work. Although about 80% of people who take a break would come back to Facebook within days.
A. And 2. 5 billion photos are added each month.
B. Wasting it on Facebook is not encouraging in any way.
C. This statistic isn’t that bad but some people spend about 3-5 hours.
D. It is time people should take a break from Facebook once in a while.
E. As a result, the average Facebook users have 130 friends who they share links with.
F. Usually, when people hear the words “social networking”, their brains automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook.
G. The main idea of Facebook is that you can keep in touch with all your friends around the world who have Facebook.
【答案】36. G 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了Facebook造成巨大的浪费。
【36题详解】
上文“During the first decade of the 21st century, a popular and new word has come into our vocabulary—Facebook. This is the most popular social networking website on the Internet. (在21世纪的第一个十年里，一个流行的新词进入了我们的词汇——Facebook。这是互联网上最受欢迎的社交网站。)”说明Facebook互联网上最受欢迎的社交网站，选项G“Facebook的主要理念是，你可以与世界上所有拥有Facebook的朋友保持联系。”承接上文，具体说明Facebook的社交理念。故选G项。
【37题详解】
上文“More than 35 million users update their status every day. (每天有超过3500万用户更新他们的状态。)”说明Facebook每天都有大量更新变化，选项A“每月新增50亿张照片。”承接上文，用每月的新增照片数量说明它的更新变化。故选A项。
【38题详解】
上文“The teenage life is one of the most important stages of life. (青少年是人生最重要的阶段之一。)”说明青少年是人生重要阶段，选项B“在Facebook上浪费时间无论如何都不令人鼓舞。”承接上文，说明在如此重要的阶段不应该在Facebook上浪费时间，引起下文“It is a distraction to their mind as well. (这也会分散他们的注意力。)”说明Facebook还会分散青少年的注意力。故选B项。
【39题详解】
上文“An average person spends about 55 minutes on Facebook. (平均每个人花在Facebook上的时间约为55分钟。)”说明人们花在Facebook上的平均时间，选项C “这个数据并没有那么糟糕，但是有些人会花3-5个小时。”解释上文的数据，说明有些人花费的时间远远在平均值之上。故选C项。
【40题详解】
下文“This would make them think how life is like without saying what’s on their mind to all their friends on the Internet. A break would also make them more active, like socializing in person. (这将使他们思考生活是怎样的，而不用在网上告诉他们所有的朋友他们的想法。暂停一下（Facebook）也会让他们更活跃，比如亲自社交。)”说明人们不应该总是在网上进行社交活动，应该暂停一下。选项D“是时候让人们暂时离开Facebook了。”引领下文，建议人们暂时离开Facebook。故选D项。
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。
Every time Oksana Chusovitina competes in a gymnastics event, she will be the focus of attention. The Hangzhou Asian Games proved no ___41___.
When the 48-year-old Uzbek gymnast participated in the Asiad ___42___ gymnastics qualification (资格) at Huanglong Gymnasium on Monday, thousands of audience chanted for “Qiu Ma”, which translates to “Mother Chusovitina”.
After completing her jump, Chusovitina ___43___ a kiss to the audience and formed a “heart” gesture with her hands.
“It is the love and ___44___ of the people that keep me going and give me the ___45___ to achieve more,” Chusovitina said.
“I am not very satisfied with my performance tonight. ___46___, I was a little over-excited,” she added.
Chusovitina’s Olympic journey began in 1992, representing the Unified Team of the former Soviet Union. She later ___47___ Uzbekistan, changed to German citizenship (公民身份) in 2006, and regained her Uzbek citizenship in 2013.
When Chusovitina’s son was diagnosed ___48___ leukemia (白血病) in 2002, she ___49___ German citizenship to compete at global events for a ____50____ income and better medical treatment. Her story of “I dare not grow old ____51____ you are well,” has touched many people.
After her son’s recovery, Chusovitina continued her gymnastics ____52____ out of love for the sport. ____53____ she announced her retirement after the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she decided to return shortly after.
“The biggest ____54____ is my desire. I want to ____55____ . I love gymnastics, and this profession brings me great joy. I’m just doing what I love, so why should I stop ” Chusovitina said.
41.
A. expectation B. exploration C. exception D. experience
42.
A. women’s B. men’s C. children’s D. girl’s
43.
A. drew B. brought C. blew D. flew
44.
A. passion B. objection C. courage D. support
45.
A. ability B. strength C. force D. energy
46.
A. Finally B. Usually C. Gradually D. Actually
47.
A. stood for B. stood by C. stood out D. stood aside
48.
A. for B. with C. in D. to
49.
A. applied B. adapted C. adopted D. appreciated
50.
A. worse B. less C. lower D. higher
51.
A. until B. before C. after D. while
52.
A. routine B. journal C. journey D. adventure
53.
A. Unless B. Though C. When D. If
54.
A. purpose B. intention C. reason D. motivation
55.
A. demonstrate B. train C. perform D. reform
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了乌兹别克斯坦体操运动员奥克萨娜·丘索维金娜的运动生涯。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：杭州亚运会也不例外。A. expectation期望；B. exploration勘探；C. exception例外；D. experience经验。根据后文“When the 48-year-old Uzbek gymnast participated in the Asiad ___2___ gymnastics qualification(资格) at Huanglong Gymnasium on Monday, thousands of audience chanted for ‘Qiu Ma’, which translates to ‘Mother Chusovitina’.”可知，丘索维金娜在杭州亚运会也受到了关注，所以说杭州亚运会也不例外。故选C项。
【42题详解】
考查名词所有格词义辨析。句意：周一，当这位48岁的乌兹别克斯坦体操运动员在黄龙体育馆参加亚洲女子体操资格赛时，数千名观众高呼“丘妈”，翻译过来就是“丘索维金娜妈妈”。A. women’s妇女的；B. men’s男人的；C. children’s孩子的；D. girl’s女孩的。根据后文“Mother Chusovitina”可知，她参加的是女子体操资格赛。故选A项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：完成跳跃后，丘索维金娜向观众飞吻，并用双手做出“心形”手势。A. drew描绘；B. brought带来；C. blew吹，刮；D. flew飞。根据语境和前文“After completing her jump”可知，丘索维金娜在竞赛场地向观众飞吻，blow a kiss意为“飞吻”。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：丘索维金娜说：“是人们的爱和支持让我继续前进，给了我取得更多成就的力量。”A. passion激情；B. objection反对；C. courage勇敢；D. support支持。根据前文“the love”和后文“keep me going and give me the ___5___ to achieve more”可知，是人们的爱和支持使丘索维金娜继续前进。故选D项。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. ability能力；B. strength力量；C. force力，武力；D. energy精力。丘索维金娜是运动员，根据后文“to achieve more”可知，此处指运动员所需要的内在的力，如气力、耐力、抵抗力、意志力。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：实际上，我有点过于兴奋了。A. Finally最后；B. Usually通常；C. Gradually逐渐地；D. Actually实际上，竟然。根据后文“I was a little over-excited”可知，此处应用actually，表示想法与事实不一致因而惊奇。故选D项。
【47题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：她后来代表乌兹别克斯坦，于2006年转为德国国籍，并于2013年重新获得乌兹别克斯坦国籍。A. stood for代表；B. stood by袖手旁观；C. stood out突出；D. stood aside靠边站。根据语境和前文“representing the Unified Team of the former Soviet Union.”及“later”可知，她原来代表苏联，后来代表乌兹别克斯坦参加运动会。故选A项。
【48题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：2002年，当丘索维金娜的儿子被诊断出患有白血病时，她加入了德国国籍，以便参加国际赛事，以获得更高的收入和更好的医疗服务。A. for为了；B. with和，用；C. in在……里面；D. to到。be diagnosed with“被诊断为”是固定搭配。故选B项。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. applied申请，应用；B. adapted适应；C. adopted采用，接受；D. appreciated感激，欣赏。根据前文“changed to German citizenship (公民身份) in 2006”和后文“to compete at global events for a ___10___ income and better medical treatment”可知，为了更好的生活，她接受德国国籍。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查形容词比较级词义辨析。句意：同上。A. worse更糟；B. less更少；C. lower更低；D. higher更高。根据常识和后文“better medical treatment”可知，她加入德国国籍是为了更高的收入。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：她那句“你不安好我不敢老”的故事感动了很多人。A. until直到……为止；B. before在……之前；C. after在……之后；D. while在……期间。根据语境和前文“I dare not grow old”及后文“you are well”可知，她的儿子患有白血病，她为了给孩子治病努力奋斗，她表达的是“在孩子病好之前，我要保持年轻人的奋斗；我不敢老去直到孩子病好了为止”。故选A项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在儿子康复后，出于对这项运动的热爱，丘索维金娜继续了她的体操之旅。A. routine常规；B. journal日志，日记；C. journey旅程；D. adventure冒险。根据前文“continued her gymnastics”和后文“out of love for the sport”可知，出于对这项运动的热爱，丘索维金娜继续了她的体操之旅。故选C项。
【53题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然她在2021年东京奥运会后宣布退役，但她很快就决定复出。A. Unless除非；B. Though虽然；C. When当……时；D. If如果。后文“she decided to return shortly after”和“she announced her retirement after the Tokyo Olympics in 2021”之间是转折关系。故选B项。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最大的动力是我的愿望。A. purpose目的；B. intention意图；C. reason理由；D. motivation动机。根据其语境和后文“my desire”以及“I love gymnastics, and this profession brings me great joy. I’m just doing what I love, so why should I stop ”可知，她积极参加运动会的动力是她的愿望。故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想表演。A. demonstrate证明，演示；B. train训练；C. perform执行，表演；D. reform改革。根据后文“I love gymnastics, and this profession brings me great joy. I’m just doing what I love, so why should I stop ”可知，她喜欢体操，不想停下来，想要继续表演体操。故选C项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 19th Asian Games, also known as the Hangzhou Asian Games, ___56___ (hold) from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As ___57___ major sporting event, the Hangzhou Asian Games has its own official mascots, a group of robots ___58___ (name) “Memories of Jiangnan”. The mascots consist of three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen, ___59___ fully integrate the history and culture, natural ecology and innovation of Hangzhou. Lianlian is a ___60___ (reflect) of West Lake; Congcong symbolizes the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu(良渚古城遗址), while Chenchen stands for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
The design of the mascots was a long process. After fierce competition, “Memories of Jiangnan” finally stood out of more than 4000 candidates. The designer of the mascots, Zhang Wen, said: “Apart from the various cultural ___61___ (feature) conveyed by the mascots, ___62___ I also want to emphasize is the technological advance of Hangzhou, a digital and intelligent city.”
___63___ (represent) the spirit of the Asian Games as well, as the cultural heritage of Hangzhou, the mascots have received great concern since they were disclosed on April 3rd , 2020. In general, the public response ___64___ the mascots has been positive. With their unique design and inspiring message, the mascots have become popular in China and even ____65____ (global).
【答案】56. was held
57. a 58. named
59. which 60. reflection
61. features
62. what 63. Representing
64. to 65. globally
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了杭州亚运会的官方吉祥物，一组名为“忆江南”的机器人。
【56题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：第19届亚运会，也被称为杭州亚运会，于2023年9月23日至10月8日在浙江省杭州市举行。动词hold和主语之间是被动关系，根据时间状语可知，本句描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时的被动语态。主语专有名词是一个整体，是单数，主谓一致，故填was held。
【57题详解】
考查冠词。句意：作为一项重大体育赛事，杭州亚运会有自己的官方吉祥物，一组名为“忆江南”的机器人。单数可数名词短语major sporting event是泛指概念，应用不定冠词限定。连接辅音，故填a。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。此处是非谓语，动词name和名词robots之间是被动关系，故用其过去分词作后置定语。故填named。
【59题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：吉祥物由莲莲、聪聪和晨晨三个机器人形象组成，充分融合了杭州的历史文化、自然生态和创新精神。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen，指代事物，应用关系代词which引导从句，作主语。故填which。
【60题详解】
考查名词。句意：莲莲是西湖的代表；聪聪象征良渚考古遗址，辰辰代表京杭大运河。不定冠词a后应用其名词单数reflection作表语。故填reflection。
【61题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：吉祥物的设计师张文说：“除了吉祥物所传达的各种文化特色外，我还想强调的是杭州这个数字化、智能化城市的科技进步。”根据前文various句意可知，此处可数名词应用复数。故填features。
【62题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：同上。分析可知，此处引导主语从句，指代事物，应用连接代词what引导从句，作宾语，意为“……的事”。故填what。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：自2020年4月3日公布以来，代表着亚运会精神和杭州文化遗产的吉祥物受到了极大关注。此处为非谓语，动词represent和主语之间是主动关系，故用其现在分词作状语。句首字母大写，故填Representing。
【64题详解】
考查介词。句意：总的来说，公众对吉祥物的反应是积极的。response to“对……的反应”是固定搭配。故填to。
【65题详解】
考查副词。句意：凭借其独特的设计和鼓舞人心的信息，吉祥物在中国甚至全球都很受欢迎。作状语和in China并列，应用副词。故填globally。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你叫李华，是你校学生会主席。你市第五届中学生英语风采大赛将在你校举行，届时将邀请外教David担任评委。请你代表你校学生会给David写一封邀请信，并告知他比赛的相关事宜。
内容要点如下：
1. 比赛时间地点；2. 比赛过程；3. 需要他做的工作。
注意：1. 词数不少于80；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：第五届中学生英语风采大赛 The Fifth English Talent Competition for High School Students
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【答案】Dear David,
I’m Li Hua, chairman of the Students’ Union. The Fifth English Talent Competition for High School Students of our city is to be held in our school. On behalf of the Students’ Union, I am writing to invite you to be a judge for the competition.
As scheduled, the competition is going to be held on November 25th in our school hall. During the competition, students will show their talents through a variety of performances, ranging from singing to short plays. After that, the judges are expected to give the contestants an evaluation on their performance. Meanwhile, if possible, it will be highly appreciated if you could give us a speech on English study, which will mean a lot to us.
We sincerely hope that you can accept our invitation. I am looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表校学生会给外教David写一封信，邀请他担任市第五届中学生英语风采大赛的评委。
【详解】1.词汇积累
举行：hold→take place
各种各样：a variety of→various
同时：meanwhile→meantime/at the same time
真诚地：sincerely→genuinely
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：During the competition, students will show their talents through a variety of performances, ranging from singing to short plays.
拓展句：During the competition, students will show their talents through a variety of performances, which range from singing to short plays.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Meanwhile, if possible, it will be highly appreciated if you could give us a speech on English study, which will mean a lot to us.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句的省略和which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】We sincerely hope that you can accept our invitation. （运用了that引导的宾语从句）
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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew (宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time ” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.”
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As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.
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【答案】 Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.” My mouth dropped open. “She was outside all night ” I was so furious, “It was freezing and she could die!” Jordan choked back his words, stunned. I grabbed my coat and rushed outside. Jordan followed, fear welling up in his eyes. Several minutes later, the poor thing was found, shaking and curling into a tiny ball. I picked her up, unsure whether she was alive or dead. Jordan was scared, “We need a vet! Now!”
As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat. I could hear him talking to the cat, apologizing repeatedly. Luckily, the vet saved Meatball. Seeing her eyes open, Jordan stroked her head, all tears. Then, surprisingly, he turned to me. He apologized for what he had done. “I know you just want to keep me safe,” he murmured. I felt a lump in my throat. He rubbed Meatball’s back, “Looks like we are both going to observe the curfew. It’s for our own good.”
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的儿子抱怨作者不让他晚上外出，但是在通过猫被夜里放出而差点被冻死的事情后，他儿子终于明白作者不让他出去是为了他的安全着想。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①.由第一段首句内容：乔丹点点头，“我昨晚放她出来的。”可知，第一段可描写猫被放出去后他们去寻找的过程以及猫被找到后的状态。
②.由第二段首句内容：“当我开车去动物医院的时候，乔丹坐在后面，把肉球放在外套里。”可知，第二段可描写他们将猫送去救治的过程以及乔丹的懊悔。
2.续写线索：去找猫——发现猫——发现猫状态不对——送去救治——猫得救——乔丹懊悔
3.词汇激活（一个词汇要写出相近的表达）
行为类
①.抓住：grab/grasp
②.轻抚：stroke/ pet
③.拯救：save/ rescue
情绪类
①.非常愤怒： so furious / so angry
②.恐惧的：scared/ terrified
【点睛】[高分句型1] As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Seeing her eyes open, Jordan stroked her head, all tears.（运用了现在分词短语作状语）
