2023-2024学年第一学期12月六校联合调研试题
高一英语
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】
Where does the conversation take place
A. In a car. B. In a repair shop. C. On an island.
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What does the man think of the game
A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Just so-so.
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What was the man doing in the river
A. Swimming. B. Doing the research. C. Catching fish.
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What is the man doing
A. Buying a camera. B. Taking a picture. C. Trying on a hat.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their parents. B. Children’s education. C. Work arrangements.
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. Why does Greg ask the woman to keep quiet
A. To find birds.
B. To listen to his words.
C. To avoid frightening birds.
7. How often does Greg go birdwatching
A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a 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 Tony have in his hand
A. Lots of books. B. A book review. C. A reading list.
9 What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Reader and librarian. C. Friends.
10. Which book will Tony read
A. A Song of Ice and Fire.
B. Thirteen Reasons Why.
C. First Test.
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】
11. What can Leo play
A. The piano. B. The guitar. C. The violin.
12. What is the purpose of the music group
A. To help students relax.
B. To celebrate National Day.
C. To prepare for a competition.
13. Why does Leo hesitate to join the music group at first
A. He is too busy with his study.
B. He is afraid of meeting new people.
C. He doesn’t think he is good enough.
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】
14. What is William
A. A teacher. B. A guide. C. A designer.
15. Where is Bob from
A. Italy. B. England. C. France.
16. Whom did the woman go to Italy with
A Her friend. B. Her son. C. Her husband.
17 What does William ask the woman to do at last
A. Show him around the department.
B. Attend a Christmas party.
C. Teach him Italian.
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】
18. What was the weather like when the group set out
A. Windy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny.
19. How long did it take the speaker to reach the top
A. 5 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 7 hours.
20. How did the speaker describe the experience
A. It was challenging.
B. It was enjoyable.
C. It was disappointing.
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
The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”
Price: $10
BOOKING
●in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
●by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)
●by post
Stating the performance and choice of seats, send a cheque, postal order, or your credit card details to Oscar Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220, Main Street. All cheques should be made payable to Oscar Theatre.
●on line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satan .
DISCOUNTS
●Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
●Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
●Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible (有资格的) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
●Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
●School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or return the money unless a performance is cancelled due to unexpected situations.
21. If you book by post, you can pay for a ticket by _____.
A. going to your local bank in person
B. visiting the website of a post office
C. providing your credit card information
D. stating the performance and choice of seats
22. How much should a school party of 16 students pay to watch the play
A. $90 B. $96 C. $128 D. $144
23. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. There are 9 wheelchair spaces in the theatre in total.
B. Students above 16 years old are not eligible for Saver discounts.
C. You are not likely to get a good seat if you buy a discounted ticket.
D. The audience can’t get their money back if the play is on show as scheduled.
B
Ben Francis didn’t become wealthy through a family inheritance (遗产). Instead, the CEO and co-founder of Gymshark used his earnings as a Pizza Hut delivery guy to buy a sewing machine and start his fitness apparel (服饰) company at 19.
Eleven years later, his effort paid off. Francis, 30, who has a reported net worth of $1.3 billion, joined Forbes’ billionaires list. He’s in rare company: the list’s average age is 65 years old.
Originally, Francis and co-founder Lewis Morgan launched Gymshark as a website selling fitness products. But after getting bored with his ill-fitting clothes, Francis suggested pivoting the company.
Francis and Morgan bought a sewing machine. The pair brought Gymshark to a bodybuilding exhibition in 2013, but didn’t have any money to spend on advertising. On a whim (一时兴起), they decided to give popular fitness YouTubers free products. “My heroes were on YouTube,” Francis said. “So it would be so cool if my heroes could come to be with Gymshark at this event. I didn’t really think that much about it.” Some of those influencers went on to wear the clothes on their channels, bringing Gymshark’s sales to $45,000 per day, up from just $450.
Francis quit the CEO role in 2017. “CEO was not the right role for me when I was in my early 20s,” Francis said. “That I’d started a business which had grown very quickly didn’t mean I have the full ability to be a good leader.” He spent the next four years supporting leadership roles within Gymshark---including chief product officer and chief marketing officer – to learn more about the ins and outs of the business, before returning as CEO in 2021.
That year, the company was valued at $1.45 billion. Still, the company’s billion-dollar valuation is a small percentage of the market value of competitors like Nike and Lululemon. “I really think Gymshark can be the UK’s answer to those brands,” Francis said. “But that’s not saying that the UK is where it starts and ends for us. We also want to be a truly global brand.”
24. What makes Ben Francis special on Forbes’ billionaires list
A. His age. B. His wealth. C. His talent. D. His company.
25. What does the underlined word in paragraph 3 mean
A. Taking control of. B. Making the best of.
C. Making changes to. D. Attaching importance to.
26. Why did Francis and Morgan offer popular fitness YouTubers free products
A. To win the support of popular YouTubers.
B. To advertise their products in a cheap way.
C. To build a good relationship with YouTube.
D. To get the chance to meet their heroes on YouTube.
27. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Gymshark: From a website to a big company
B. Gymshark: Taking the lead in fitness clothing
C. Francis: Starting the UK’s fastest-growing company
D. Francis: From a Pizza Hut delivery guy to a billionaire
C
In Europe, nine out of ten students study a foreign language. In the United States, only one in five does. From 1997 to 2008, the number of American middle schools offering foreign languages dropped from 75percent to 58 percent. From 2009 to 2013, one American college closed its foreign language program; from 2013 to 2017, 651 others did the same.
At first glance, these statistics look like a tragedy (悲剧). But I am starting to accept the strange idea that maybe they are not. What is changing my mind is technology.
I was in Belgium not long ago, and I watched various tourists from different nations use speech translation apps to change their own languages into English and French. The newer ones can even reproduce the tone of the speaker’s voice.
I know a foreign language is a window into a new way of understanding the world. But even beyond the fact that this idea has been rather oversold, can we really say the low level of French or Spanish we and our classmates usually picked up in school really gave us a new look into the world and our lives in it And if our goals are more limited and practical --- for instance, getting directions to the bus station in Rome-technology now makes that possible at the press of a button. With a smart phone and an app, foreign languages will no longer present most people with the challenge they once did. Learning to speak a new language well will be necessary for those who want to engage with (从事) literature or media in the original language, as well as those of us who find pleasure in it just because they are “there”. Strange as that is, it is in its way a kind of progress.
28. What is the author’s opinion about the drop in foreign language learning in the United States
A. It is a tragedy that needs to be avoided.
B. It is an unacceptable situation that harms society.
C. It is a challenge that will be overcome in the future.
D. It is a positive development due to advanced technology.
29. What is the author’s attitude towards the idea that learning a foreign language gives us a new look into the world
A. Unconcerned. B. Doubtful. C. Curious. D. Supportive.
30. How does technology influence language learning for practical purposes
A. It makes the process easier and within reach.
B. It provides an easy way to understand the world.
C. It removes the need for language learning altogether.
D. It improves the traditional methods of language learning.
31. Which of the following questions can be answered in the text
A. What challenges do translation apps bring to language learning
B. Why is it still necessary to learn foreign languages in the digital age
C. Will translation apps make learning foreign languages old-fashioned
D. How can technology help us learn foreign languages more efficiently
D
A study led by a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology has updated the fossil (化石) record of mosquitoes (蚊子) by nearly 30 million years and has discovered that ancient male mosquitoes also fed on blood.
The study was published online on Monday in the journal Current Biology, which discovered the oldest-known mosquito fossils --- two males dating back 130 million years near the town of Hammana in Lebanon.
Dany Azar, who led the study, said the fossils not only told us the ancient origins of mosquitoes but also their feeding habits during the early stages of their growth. “We find that the mosquito group is developing, which gives us an idea about their behavior of feeding on blood” said Azar, who has been working on the subject for more than 25 years.
Before the recent findings and their study, only female mosquitoes were known to feed on blood, which they need for protein to produce their eggs. Males, which lack skin-piercing (刺入皮肤的) mouthparts, mostly feed on honey and plant juices.
“The feeding habits of insects, such as feeding on blood, are believed to have developed from their piercing mouthparts. However, studying the development of this behavior has been challenging due to the lack of insect fossil records.” Azar said.
While reexamining the mosquito fossils last year, Azar found that their unique piercing mouthparts, very similar to those of female mosquitoes today, had been kept well. Their sharp mandibles (下颌骨) gradually disappeared over the centuries.
Based on the findings, the researchers agreed that male mosquitoes fed on blood 130 million years ago. Azar, who is now a professor at the Nanjing institute, said he hopes that joint scientific explorations can be widely carried out in the future to promote more discoveries.
32. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Female mosquitoes feed on blood for protein to produce eggs.
B. A minority of male mosquitoes feed on honey and plant juices.
C. Two female mosquito fossils were found near the town of Hammana.
D. Male mosquitoes have the same feeding habits as female mosquitoes.
33. According to Azar, why is the study on the development of feeding on blood challenging
A. Because his team lacks money.
B. Because there is no talent studying it.
C. Because his team wants to study another subject.
D. Because his team is short of insect fossil records.
34. What conclusion can we draw from mosquito fossils
A. Female mosquitoes fed on blood 130 million years ago.
B. Male mosquitoes’ sharp mouthparts gradually disappeared.
C. The mouthparts of the female mosquitoes have been kept well.
D. Male mosquitoes once shared similar mouthparts with female today.
35. What’s the article mainly about
A The mosquito group is developing.
B. Ancient male mosquitoes probably fed on blood.
C. The oldest-known mosquito fossils were discovered.
D. Female and male mosquitoes share similar feeding habits now.
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reading is not just an important professional skill. It is also a way to enjoy informative, creative, and inspiring works of literature that enrich our life experiences. Like any skill worth mastering, a reading habit requires time to develop. ____36____
____37____
When you read, read for the main idea of each paragraph, along with its supporting reasons. When you are building up reading skills, it can be helpful to read with a pencil in hand to take notes or underline the key idea of each paragraph.
Look up unfamiliar words
It is quite normal to meet with some unfamiliar words when reading. Merriam Webster online is a wonderful and thorough resource for defining unfamiliar words. ____38____ When you reach a good stopping point, return to each word and look it up, re-reading the sentence it appeared in. This helps understand the word and its usage in case there are different meanings.
Become familiar with literary devices
Particularly if you are a fan of novels and short stories, becoming familiar with common literary tools like metaphor, simile, parallel structure and personification is an important part being a better reader. ____39____
Don’t rush
Reading for learning and enjoyment is never a sprint (冲刺). Instead, take your time, advance your skills and their development at your own pace. ____40____ Each day, as you read, your mind will take the reading skills it learned before and apply them again, often with greater efficiency.
A. Read for content
B. Read to get the author’s attitude
C. You will be an excellent reader if you stick.
D. Simply underline or make a list of these words.
E. Understanding them can enrich the reading experience greatly.
F. To enjoy your reading, practicing good reading skills is a must.
G. Do not get discouraged if you are a slow reader, especially at first.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines (行为准则) practiced daily and failure is nothing more than a small few mistakes repeated daily.
How true are the above lines! When we don’t practice discipline in life, we don’t build enough confidence to take on new and ____41____ tasks which are important and matters in life. Our confidence ____42____ what we think of ourselves and ____43____ we believe in ourselves. We are all born with special ____44____ but only a few really realize their true ____45____ and the others just lead a(an) ____46____ life. Do you want to be successful
Success is a fruit which everyone wants to eat but it is not found everywhere and no one can achieve it without ____47____. Those who want to succeed will find ways, those who don’t will find ____48____! Success relies upon preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be ____49____.
Taking a risk is often your first step towards success. If you don’t take some risks, you won’t get the ____50____ to succeed. While you are trying, you are winning. The more you try, the more ____51____ you are to succeed. Never get ___52___: every wrong attempt is another step forward. People that make no ____53____ usually don’t make anything. Make up your mind not to ____54____ a thousand obstacles (障碍), but to win in spite of a thousand mistakes. Your mistakes are stepping stones to success and your payments to victory.
Remember: “A Ship is always ____55____ at shore, but it is not what it is built for.”
41.
A. typical B. challenging C. amazing D. flexible
42.
A. depends on B. rises to C. sticks to D. decides on
43.
A. why B. that C. whether D. when
44.
A. types B. qualities C. personalities D. materials
45.
A. wonders B. dreams C. potential D. creativity
46.
A. colorful B. average C. normal D. comfortable
47.
A. contribution B. explosion C. concentration D. efforts
48.
A. excuses B. fantasies C. adventures D. targets
49.
A. hope B. injuries C. solutions D. failure
50.
A. resources B. desires C. opportunities D. schedules
51.
A. likely B. ready C. free D. fortunate
52.
A. fancy B. excited C. tough D. discouraged
53.
A. mistakes B. decisions C. advances D. promises
54.
A. attract B. overcome C. press D. adapt
55.
A. super B. horrible C. narrow D. safe
第二节 语篇填空 (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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A group of Chinese stand-up (相声) comedians started their tour across North America at McCaw Hall in Seattle on Friday, attracting 2,000 audience members ____56____ (enjoy) the show.
Held by Xiaoguo Culture, ____57____ Shanghai-based leading comedy company, this tour is a celebration of Chinese New Year. As the company’s first-ever tour in North America, it will visit many cities ____58____ Los Angeles and New York, as well as Toronto and Vancouver.
On Friday, the performers brought out brand-new jokes in a three-hour show, ____59____ (produce) a roar of laughter from the audience.
Stand-up comedy, ____60____ originated in Europe and the US, has been enjoying growing ____61____ (popular) in China over recent years. Chinese stand-up comedians have attracted bigger audiences with their sharp observations on everyday life ____62____ wise self-expressions. Now, they are going to spread their wings in foreign markets.
“Back in 2020, our comedians ____63____ (invite) to participate in the Mandarin Comedy Week during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and tickets ____64____ (sell) well,” says He Xiaoxi, co-founder and CEO of Xiaoguo Culture. “After that, we ____65____ (immediate) started planning overseas tours,” he said, adding that they want to bring China’s stand-up comedians to international stage.
第四部分 基础知识运用(共一节，满分5分)
根据汉语用短语的正确形式填空(每题1分；满分5分）
66. Despite many challenges, she managed to _______ _______ _______ (不负……的期望) her parents’ expectations by graduating with honors. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
67. Nowadays, the threat of unemployment _______ _______ (使忧心忡忡)many university graduates. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
68. Some work is glamorous (光鲜的) ; some is _______ _______ _______ (在幕后), but all of them is equally valuable. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
69. Guilt, by promoting us to think more deeply about our goodness, can urge humans to feel like _______ _______ _______ (弥补) mistakes. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
70. He has two big houses in this country, _______ _______ _______ (更不用说) his villa in France. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
第五部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
71. 假定你叫李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信，希望你可以推荐一部电影。请你用英语给Jack写封回信，推荐一部你最喜欢的电影，要点如下：
1. 电影剧情简介；
2. 推荐的理由（至少两点）。
词数：80词左右。
Dear Jack,
How are you doing
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分20分)
72. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语练写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A little bird landed on the tree branch outside Lisa’s bedroom window. It sang energetically as the first pale yellow rays of sunshine appeared.
“Oh, my god, what is that noise ” Lisa complained to herself, pulling her bed sheets over her head to ignore the sound. It was no use, and she knew it. The loud sound showed the coming of the day. Lisa’s mom knocked twice on her door, and then came in with a smile. “Time to get up, Sleepyhead,” She whispered. “The early bird catches the worm, you know.”
“Ugh,” mumbled (含含糊糊地说) Lisa into her pillow. “What does that even mean ”
“It’s just an expression Honey”, her mom replied. She gave Lisa a kiss on the cheek and urged her to get out of bed. Lisa rolled over and slept for a few more minutes.
With her mom’s repeated urging, Lisa had no choice but to get herself dressed. She went unwillingly downstairs for breakfast, ate slowly, and missed her bus. When she finally got to school, she failed to get a place in the Chess Club. She also missed the first part of math class, so she didn’t understand the lesson and had to get extra help at lunchtime. Her teacher gave her extra homework to make sure she knew it. As a result, she missed her favourite library time. This day was no fun.
The next morning, Lisa was woken up by the same loud noisy song. Instead of ignoring it, today Lisa walked over to the window and opened the curtains. “Well, hello there, little fellow,” she said when she saw the pretty bird outside, still singing happily. As she watched, the bird stuck its beak (喙) into the wet ground, and pulled out a wiggling (不停摇摆) worm for breakfast.
“Today I am going to be the early bird,” thought Lisa.
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At lunchtime, Lisa finished her lunch early and had time to go to the library.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023-2024学年第一学期12月六校联合调研试题
高一英语
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】
Where does the conversation take place
A. In a car. B. In a repair shop. C. On an island.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you
M: Yes, I’d like to fix my car lights. Last night, I couldn’t see anything and almost hit a traffic island（安全岛）.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the man think of the game
A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Just so-so.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: What do you think of today’s NBA game
M:I haven’t seen a better one. Kevin Durant really did a good job.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What was the man doing in the river
A. Swimming. B. Doing the research. C. Catching fish.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: You were in a river in this picture. Were you swimming
M: No. The river was polluted so my workmates and I were taking measurements of the water’s temperature and pH.
W: Was the pollution serious Is any fish in the river now
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the man doing
A. Buying a camera. B. Taking a picture. C. Trying on a hat.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Raise your head a little bit and smile a little. OK, you look great in the camera.
W: Wait a minute. Let me put on my hat.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their parents. B. Children’s education. C. Work arrangements.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I have to attend a parents’ meeting this evening at my daughter’s school. Please help me cancel the meeting at 7:30 pm.
M: OK. I can make it on tomorrow morning.
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 Why does Greg ask the woman to keep quiet
A. To find birds.
B. To listen to his words.
C. To avoid frightening birds.
7. How often does Greg go birdwatching
A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Thanks for inviting me to go birdwatching, Greg.
M: Shh! Don’t talk so loud.
W: Why I haven’t seen any birds yet. They can’t be scared by our voice.
M: No, only when it is quiet can we listen for their songs. Then we can find them easily.
W: I see. Do you go birdwatching every weekend
M: No, I go about once a month.
W: It’s a good way of spending time outdoors.
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 Tony have in his hand
A. Lots of books. B. A book review. C. A reading list.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Reader and librarian. C. Friends.
10. Which book will Tony read
A. A Song of Ice and Fire.
B. Thirteen Reasons Why.
C. First Test.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Tony, what have you got in your hand
M:A reading list. As the holiday is coming, we are asked to do some reading and write a book review. Don’t you have this assignment
W: No. What books are on your list
M: A Song of Ice and Fire, Thirteen Reasons Why and First Test…
W: Do you have to read them all
M: No. Just one of them. Would you please give me some advice
W: I’ve never read any of them, but I hear that Thirteen Reasons Why and A Song of Ice and Fire have been adapted for TV plays. I’ve watched the TV series Game of thrones, which was adapted from the latter.
M: Great. This is the book I will read.
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】
11. What can Leo play
A. The piano. B. The guitar. C. The violin.
12. What is the purpose of the music group
A. To help students relax.
B. To celebrate National Day.
C. To prepare for a competition.
13. Why does Leo hesitate to join the music group at first
A. He is too busy with his study.
B. He is afraid of meeting new people.
C. He doesn’t think he is good enough.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Leo, I saw a photo of you playing the piano on the display board in the classroom.
M: Yeah, that was a year ago. I took part in a piano competition.
W:We are trying to organize a music group to celebrate National Day. We have enough guitar players, violin players, but we still need some piano players.
M: Oh, really Sounds good to me. But…
W: Are you too busy with your study
M: No, actually I haven’t played the piano for a long time. I’m afraid I can’t play as well as I used to.
W: Don’t worry about it. We’ll be practicing for a few months before we have to perform.
M: OK, then, I’d be glad to. It can help me relax and it’s a good chance to meet new people.
W: That’s true. And I’m sure your piano will be a great addition to our group.
M: I do hope so.
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】
14. What is William
A. A teacher. B. A guide. C. A designer.
15. Where is Bob from
A. Italy. B. England. C. France.
16. Whom did the woman go to Italy with
A. Her friend. B. Her son. C. Her husband.
17. What does William ask the woman to do at last
A. Show him around the department.
B. Attend a Christmas party.
C. Teach him Italian.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. B 17. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, I am William.
W: Hello, you are the new designer for our department, right
M:Yes.
W: Welcome. I heard we would have a talented young man working with us.
M: Thank you! Are you British
W: Well, actually, I am French. But I have been in England for 15 years.
M: Such a long time.
W: And my husband Bob was born in England. He teaches spoken English in a university. So I always learn English from him.
M: No wonder you speak English so fluently.
W: Thank you! How about you Where are you from
M: I am from Rome, Italy.
W: Oh, really I once went there during the Christmas holiday with my son.
M: How do you like it
W: Very much. It’s the most beautiful city I have ever been to. And the guide there was very nice.
M: Thank you. I’m very glad to hear that.
W: Can you teach me Italian
M: I will if I am free. Can you show the department to me now
W:OK, let’s 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】
18. What was the weather like when the group set out
A. Windy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny.
19. How long did it take the speaker to reach the top
A. 5 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 7 hours.
20 How did the speaker describe the experience
A It was challenging.
B. It was enjoyable.
C It was disappointing.
【答案】18. C 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, everyone. Do you know Ben Nevis It’s the highest mountain in Britain. Today I’ll tell you my experience of climbing it. It was in February. We camped at the bottom of the mountain. Although the weather forecast was perfect, with no winds or snow, there was still a general feeling of nervousness when we set out. The group soon climbed and my legs felt heavy. Being the weakest member of the group, I had to rest more frequently. The others sometimes stopped for a break to let me catch up. After seven hours of climbing, we reached the top. On a clear day, we saw the sea and the Isle of Skye right across it. On Ben Nevis, getting back to camp can be as much of a challenge as going up. When I finally came back to the tent, I couldn’t say I really enjoyed the experience, but at least I made it to the top.
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
The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”
Price: $10
BOOKING
●in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
●by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)
●by post
Stating the performance and choice of seats, send a cheque, postal order, or your credit card details to Oscar Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220, Main Street. All cheques should be made payable to Oscar Theatre.
●on line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satan .
DISCOUNTS
●Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
●Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
●Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible (有资格的) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
●Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
●School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or return the money unless a performance is cancelled due to unexpected situations.
21. If you book by post, you can pay for a ticket by _____.
A. going to your local bank in person
B. visiting the website of a post office
C. providing your credit card information
D. stating the performance and choice of seats
22. How much should a school party of 16 students pay to watch the play
A. $90 B. $96 C. $128 D. $144
23. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. There are 9 wheelchair spaces in the theatre in total.
B. Students above 16 years old are not eligible for Saver discounts.
C. You are not likely to get a good seat if you buy a discounted ticket.
D. The audience can’t get their money back if the play is on show as scheduled.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要内容是话剧《the Age of Innocence》的预定说明。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据●by post部分的“Stating the performance and choice of seats, send a cheque, postal order, or your credit card details to Oscar Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220, Main Street.(说明演出和座位选择，将支票，邮政汇票或您的信用卡详细信息发送到Oscar Theatre Box Office，邮政信箱220，Main Street。)”可知，如果您通过邮寄预订，您可以通过提供您的信用卡信息付款。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中的“●School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.(●学校:十人以上的学校聚会可以提前预订6美元的备用票，每十张票免费一次。)”可知，16人的学校团体只需要买15个人的票，需要付的钱是15*6=90美元，故选A。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中的“Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or return the money unless a performance is cancelled due to unexpected situations.(请注意：除非演出因意外情况取消，否则恕不退票。)”可知，如果这部话剧如期上演，观众就拿不回预定付给的钱。故选D。
B
Ben Francis didn’t become wealthy through a family inheritance (遗产). Instead, the CEO and co-founder of Gymshark used his earnings as a Pizza Hut delivery guy to buy a sewing machine and start his fitness apparel (服饰) company at 19.
Eleven years later, his effort paid off. Francis, 30, who has a reported net worth of $1.3 billion, joined Forbes’ billionaires list. He’s in rare company: the list’s average age is 65 years old.
Originally, Francis and co-founder Lewis Morgan launched Gymshark as a website selling fitness products. But after getting bored with his ill-fitting clothes, Francis suggested pivoting the company.
Francis and Morgan bought a sewing machine. The pair brought Gymshark to a bodybuilding exhibition in 2013, but didn’t have any money to spend on advertising. On a whim (一时兴起), they decided to give popular fitness YouTubers free products. “My heroes were on YouTube,” Francis said. “So it would be so cool if my heroes could come to be with Gymshark at this event. I didn’t really think that much about it.” Some of those influencers went on to wear the clothes on their channels, bringing Gymshark’s sales to $45,000 per day, up from just $450.
Francis quit the CEO role in 2017. “CEO was not the right role for me when I was in my early 20s,” Francis said. “That I’d started a business which had grown very quickly didn’t mean I have the full ability to be a good leader.” He spent the next four years supporting leadership roles within Gymshark---including chief product officer and chief marketing officer – to learn more about the ins and outs of the business, before returning as CEO in 2021.
That year, the company was valued at $1.45 billion. Still, the company’s billion-dollar valuation is a small percentage of the market value of competitors like Nike and Lululemon. “I really think Gymshark can be the UK’s answer to those brands,” Francis said. “But that’s not saying that the UK is where it starts and ends for us. We also want to be a truly global brand.”
24. What makes Ben Francis special on Forbes’ billionaires list
A. His age. B. His wealth. C. His talent. D. His company.
25. What does the underlined word in paragraph 3 mean
A. Taking control of. B. Making the best of.
C. Making changes to. D. Attaching importance to.
26. Why did Francis and Morgan offer popular fitness YouTubers free products
A. To win the support of popular YouTubers.
B. To advertise their products in a cheap way.
C. To build a good relationship with YouTube.
D. To get the chance to meet their heroes on YouTube.
27. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Gymshark: From a website to a big company
B. Gymshark: Taking the lead in fitness clothing
C. Francis: Starting the UK’s fastest-growing company
D. Francis: From a Pizza Hut delivery guy to a billionaire
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是Ben Francis是如何成为亿万富翁的。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Francis, 30, who has a reported net worth of $1.3 billion, joined Forbes’ billionaires list. He’s in rare company: the list’s average age is 65 years old.(30岁的弗朗西斯以13亿美元的净资产跻身《福布斯》亿万富豪榜。他的情况很少见：上榜富豪的平均年龄为65岁。)”可知，让Ben Francis在《福布斯》(Forbes)亿万富豪榜上显得特别的是他的年龄。故选A。
【25题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“after getting bored with his ill-fitting clothes(在厌倦了不合身的衣服之后)”可知，在厌倦了不合身的衣服之后就该做出改变了，因此划线词pivoting的意思是“更改，改变”，和C选项“Making changes to(更改)”意思相近，故选C。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Some of those influencers went on to wear the clothes on their channels, bringing Gymshark’s sales to $450,000 per day, up from just $450.(其中一些有影响力的人继续在他们的频道上穿这些衣服，使Gymshark的日销售额从450美元上升到45万美元。)”可知，Francis and Morgan为YouTube上的热门健身用户提供免费产品，是因为以廉价的方式为他们的产品做广告。故选B。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Instead, the CEO and co-founder of Gymshark used his earnings as a Pizza Hut delivery guy to buy a sewing machine and start his fitness apparel (服饰) company at 19.(相反，这位Gymshark公司的首席执行官兼联合创始人用自己在必胜客送外卖的收入买了一台缝纫机，并在19岁时创办了自己的健身服装公司。)”可知，本文主要讲的是Ben Francis是如何成为亿万富翁的，因此最好的题目是D选项“Francis: From a Pizza Hut delivery guy to a billionaire(弗朗西斯：从必胜客送货员到亿万富翁)”，故选D。
C
In Europe, nine out of ten students study a foreign language. In the United States, only one in five does. From 1997 to 2008, the number of American middle schools offering foreign languages dropped from 75percent to 58 percent. From 2009 to 2013, one American college closed its foreign language program; from 2013 to 2017, 651 others did the same.
At first glance, these statistics look like a tragedy (悲剧). But I am starting to accept the strange idea that maybe they are not. What is changing my mind is technology.
I was in Belgium not long ago, and I watched various tourists from different nations use speech translation apps to change their own languages into English and French. The newer ones can even reproduce the tone of the speaker’s voice.
I know a foreign language is a window into a new way of understanding the world. But even beyond the fact that this idea has been rather oversold, can we really say the low level of French or Spanish we and our classmates usually picked up in school really gave us a new look into the world and our lives in it And if our goals are more limited and practical --- for instance, getting directions to the bus station in Rome-technology now makes that possible at the press of a button. With a smart phone and an app, foreign languages will no longer present most people with the challenge they once did. Learning to speak a new language well will be necessary for those who want to engage with (从事) literature or media in the original language, as well as those of us who find pleasure in it just because they are “there”. Strange as that is, it is in its way a kind of progress.
28. What is the author’s opinion about the drop in foreign language learning in the United States
A. It is a tragedy that needs to be avoided.
B. It is an unacceptable situation that harms society.
C. It is a challenge that will be overcome in the future.
D. It is a positive development due to advanced technology.
29. What is the author’s attitude towards the idea that learning a foreign language gives us a new look into the world
A. Unconcerned. B. Doubtful. C. Curious. D. Supportive.
30. How does technology influence language learning for practical purposes
A. It makes the process easier and within reach.
B. It provides an easy way to understand the world.
C. It removes the need for language learning altogether.
D. It improves the traditional methods of language learning.
31. Which of the following questions can be answered in the text
A. What challenges do translation apps bring to language learning
B. Why is it still necessary to learn foreign languages in the digital age
C. Will translation apps make learning foreign languages old-fashioned
D. How can technology help us learn foreign languages more efficiently
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。在美国学习外语的人数下降了，作者认为这是技术进步导致的一种积极的发展。作者在文中对人们使用翻译软件来翻译语言表示赞成，并解释了原因。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“At first glance, these statistics look like a tragedy (悲剧). But I am starting to accept the strange idea that maybe they are not. What is changing my mind is technology.(乍一看，这些统计数字看起来像是一场悲剧。但我开始接受这个奇怪的想法，也许他们不是。改变我想法的是科技。)”可知，作者认为在美国学习外语的人数下降了，这是技术的发进步导致的一种积极的发展。故选D。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I know a foreign language is a window into a new way of understanding the world. But even beyond the fact that this idea has been rather oversold, can we really say the low level of French or Spanish we and our classmates usually picked up in school really gave us a new look into the world and our lives in it (我知道外语是了解世界的一扇窗口。但是，除了这个想法被过分夸大之外，我们真的可以说，我们和我们的同学通常在学校学到的低水平的法语或西班牙语真的让我们对世界和我们的生活有了新的认识吗？)”可推知，作者对学习外语使我们对世界有了新的认识这一观点是持怀疑态度的，故选B。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“And if our goals are more limited and practical --- for instance, getting directions to the bus station in Rome-technology now makes that possible at the press of a button. With a smart phone and an app, foreign languages will no longer present most people with the challenge they once did. (如果我们的目标更加有限和实际——例如，获取到罗马公交车站的方向——现在的技术使得按一个按钮就可以实现这一点。有了智能手机和应用程序，外语将不再像以前那样给大多数人带来挑战。)”可知，从实际目的出发，技术使语言学习的过程更加容易，且更加触手可及。故选A。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“I was in Belgium not long ago, and I watched various tourists from different nations use speech translation apps to change their own languages into English and French. The newer ones can even reproduce the tone of the speaker’s voice.(不久前我在比利时，我看到来自不同国家的各种游客使用语音翻译应用程序把他们自己的语言变成英语和法语。较新的甚至可以复制说话者的声调。)”提出一个现象——更多的人使用翻译软件来翻译语言，第四段中“And if our goals are more limited and practical --- for instance, getting directions to the bus station in Rome-technology now makes that possible at the press of a button. With a smart phone and an app, foreign languages will no longer present most people with the challenge they once did. Learning to speak a new language well will be necessary for those who want to engage with (从事) literature or media in the original language, as well as those of us who find pleasure in it just because they are “there”. Strange as that is, it is in its way a kind of progress.(如果我们的目标更加有限和实际——例如，获取到罗马公交车站的方向——现在的技术使得按一个按钮就可以实现这一点。有了智能手机和应用程序，外语将不再像以前那样给大多数人带来挑战。学会说一门新的语言对于那些想要接触原始语言的文学或媒体的人来说是必要的，对于我们这些仅仅因为“在那里”而从中获得乐趣的人来说也是如此。尽管这很奇怪，但这是一种进步。)”可知作者就人们使用翻译软件来翻译语言，表达了自己的观点，即作者赞成这种现象，并解释了原因，由此可推知，文章对C项“翻译应用会让学习外语变得过时吗？”进行了回答，故选C。
D
A study led by a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology has updated the fossil (化石) record of mosquitoes (蚊子) by nearly 30 million years and has discovered that ancient male mosquitoes also fed on blood.
The study was published online on Monday in the journal Current Biology, which discovered the oldest-known mosquito fossils --- two males dating back 130 million years near the town of Hammana in Lebanon.
Dany Azar, who led the study, said the fossils not only told us the ancient origins of mosquitoes but also their feeding habits during the early stages of their growth. “We find that the mosquito group is developing, which gives us an idea about their behavior of feeding on blood” said Azar, who has been working on the subject for more than 25 years.
Before the recent findings and their study, only female mosquitoes were known to feed on blood, which they need for protein to produce their eggs. Males, which lack skin-piercing (刺入皮肤的) mouthparts, mostly feed on honey and plant juices.
“The feeding habits of insects, such as feeding on blood, are believed to have developed from their piercing mouthparts. However, studying the development of this behavior has been challenging due to the lack of insect fossil records.” Azar said.
While reexamining the mosquito fossils last year, Azar found that their unique piercing mouthparts, very similar to those of female mosquitoes today, had been kept well. Their sharp mandibles (下颌骨) gradually disappeared over the centuries.
Based on the findings, the researchers agreed that male mosquitoes fed on blood 130 million years ago. Azar, who is now a professor at the Nanjing institute, said he hopes that joint scientific explorations can be widely carried out in the future to promote more discoveries.
32. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Female mosquitoes feed on blood for protein to produce eggs.
B. A minority of male mosquitoes feed on honey and plant juices.
C. Two female mosquito fossils were found near the town of Hammana.
D. Male mosquitoes have the same feeding habits as female mosquitoes.
33. According to Azar, why is the study on the development of feeding on blood challenging
A. Because his team lacks money.
B. Because there is no talent studying it.
C. Because his team wants to study another subject.
D. Because his team is short of insect fossil records.
34. What conclusion can we draw from mosquito fossils
A. Female mosquitoes fed on blood 130 million years ago.
B. Male mosquitoes’ sharp mouthparts gradually disappeared.
C. The mouthparts of the female mosquitoes have been kept well.
D. Male mosquitoes once shared similar mouthparts with female today.
35. What’s the article mainly about
A. The mosquito group is developing.
B. Ancient male mosquitoes probably fed on blood.
C. The oldest-known mosquito fossils were discovered.
D. Female and male mosquitoes share similar feeding habits now.
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是中国科学院南京地质古生物研究所的一名研究人员领导的一项研究将蚊子的化石记录更新了近3000万年，并发现古代雄性蚊子也以血为食。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Before the recent findings and their study, only female mosquitoes were known to feed on blood, which they need for protein to produce their eggs.(在最近的发现和他们的研究之前，人们只知道雌性蚊子以血液为食，它们需要血液提供蛋白质来产卵。)”可知，雌蚊以血液为食以获取蛋白质产卵。故选A。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“However, studying the development of this behavior has been challenging due to the lack of insect fossil records.(然而，由于缺乏昆虫化石记录，研究这种行为的发展一直具有挑战性。)”可知，研究以血液为食的发展具有挑战性是因为他的团队缺少昆虫化石记录。故选D。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“While reexamining the mosquito fossils last year, Azar found that their unique piercing mouthparts, very similar to those of female mosquitoes today, had been kept well.(在去年重新检查蚊子化石时，Azar发现它们独特的穿孔口器被保存得很好，与今天的雌蚊子非常相似。)”可知，从蚊子化石中我们可以得出的结论是雄蚊曾经和雌蚊用类似的口器。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“A study led by a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology has updated the fossil (化石) record of mosquitoes (蚊子) by nearly 30 million years and has discovered that ancient male mosquitoes also fed on blood.(中国科学院南京地质古生物研究所的一名研究人员领导的一项研究将蚊子的化石记录更新了近3000万年，并发现古代雄性蚊子也以血为食。)”可知，本文主要讲的是中国科学院南京地质古生物研究所发现古代雄性蚊子也以血为食，因此主旨是B选项“Ancient male mosquitoes probably fed on blood.(古代的雄蚊可能以血为食。)”。故选B。
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reading is not just an important professional skill. It is also a way to enjoy informative, creative, and inspiring works of literature that enrich our life experiences. Like any skill worth mastering, a reading habit requires time to develop. ____36____
____37____
When you read, read for the main idea of each paragraph, along with its supporting reasons. When you are building up reading skills, it can be helpful to read with a pencil in hand to take notes or underline the key idea of each paragraph.
Look up unfamiliar words
It is quite normal to meet with some unfamiliar words when reading. Merriam Webster online is a wonderful and thorough resource for defining unfamiliar words. ____38____ When you reach a good stopping point, return to each word and look it up, re-reading the sentence it appeared in. This helps understand the word and its usage in case there are different meanings.
Become familiar with literary devices
Particularly if you are a fan of novels and short stories, becoming familiar with common literary tools like metaphor, simile, parallel structure and personification is an important part being a better reader. ____39____
Don’t rush
Reading for learning and enjoyment is never a sprint (冲刺). Instead, take your time, advance your skills and their development at your own pace. ____40____ Each day, as you read, your mind will take the reading skills it learned before and apply them again, often with greater efficiency.
A. Read for content
B. Read to get the author’s attitude
C. You will be an excellent reader if you stick.
D. Simply underline or make a list of these words.
E. Understanding them can enrich the reading experience greatly.
F. To enjoy your reading, practicing good reading skills is a must.
G. Do not get discouraged if you are a slow reader, especially at first.
【答案】36. F 37. A 38. D 39. E 40. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个阅读技巧。
【36题详解】
由上文“Like any skill worth mastering, a reading habit requires time to develop. (像任何值得掌握技能一样，阅读习惯需要时间来培养)”可知，本空要说跟“阅读技巧”有关的话题，故F选项“To enjoy your reading, practicing good reading skills is a must. (要想享受阅读，必须练习良好的阅读技巧)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。
【37题详解】
由下文“When you read, read for the main idea of each paragraph, along with its supporting reasons. When you are building up reading skills, it can be helpful to read with a pencil in hand to take notes or underline the key idea of each paragraph. (当你阅读时，阅读每一段的主旨，以及支持它的理由。当你在培养阅读技巧的时候，手里拿着一支铅笔来做笔记或在每一段的重点下划线是很有帮助的)”可知，本空要说跟“阅读每一段的内容”有关的话题，故A选项“Read for content (阅读内容)”能总结本段段意，符合题意。故选A。
【38题详解】
由本段小标题“Look up unfamiliar words (查不熟悉的单词)”和下文“When you reach a good stopping point, return to each word and look it up, re-reading the sentence it appeared in. This helps understand the word and its usage in case there are different meanings. (当你读到一个好的停顿点时，回到每个单词并查找它，重新阅读它出现过的句子。这有助于理解单词及其用法，以防有不同的意思)”可知，本空要说跟“怎样处理不熟悉的单词”有关的话题，故D选项“Simply underline or make a list of these words. (只需在下面划线或列出这些单词)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
【39题详解】
由本段小标题“Become familiar with literary devices (熟悉文学手法)”和上文“Particularly if you are a fan of novels and short stories, becoming familiar with common literary tools like metaphor, simile, parallel structure and personification is an important part being a better reader. (特别是如果你是小说和短篇小说的粉丝，熟悉常用的文学工具，如隐喻、明喻、平行结构和拟人是成为一个更好的读者的重要组成部分)”可知，本空要说跟“熟悉文学手法好处”有关的话题，故E选项“Understanding them can enrich the reading experience greatly. (了解它们可以极大地丰富阅读体验)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。
【40题详解】
由本段小标题“Don’t rush (不要着急)”和上文“Reading for learning and enjoyment is never a sprint sprint (冲刺). Instead, take your time, advance your skills and their development at your own pace. (为学习和享受而阅读从来不是短跑。相反，花点时间，按照自己的节奏提升自己的技能和发展)”可知，本空要说跟“阅读不能过急”有关的话题，故G选项“Do not get discouraged if you are a slow reader, especially at first. (如果你是一个慢读者，不要气馁，尤其是在刚开始的时候)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines (行为准则) practiced daily and failure is nothing more than a small few mistakes repeated daily.
How true are the above lines! When we don’t practice discipline in life, we don’t build enough confidence to take on new and ____41____ tasks which are important and matters in life. Our confidence ____42____ what we think of ourselves and ____43____ we believe in ourselves. We are all born with special ____44____ but only a few really realize their true ____45____ and the others just lead a(an) ____46____ life. Do you want to be successful
Success is a fruit which everyone wants to eat but it is not found everywhere and no one can achieve it without ____47____. Those who want to succeed will find ways, those who don’t will find ____48____! Success relies upon preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be ____49____.
Taking a risk is often your first step towards success. If you don’t take some risks, you won’t get the ____50____ to succeed. While you are trying, you are winning. The more you try, the more ____51____ you are to succeed. Never get ___52___: every wrong attempt is another step forward. People that make no ____53____ usually don’t make anything. Make up your mind not to ____54____ a thousand obstacles (障碍), but to win in spite of a thousand mistakes. Your mistakes are stepping stones to success and your payments to victory.
Remember: “A Ship is always ____55____ at shore, but it is not what it is built for.”
41.
A. typical B. challenging C. amazing D. flexible
42.
A. depends on B. rises to C. sticks to D. decides on
43.
A. why B. that C. whether D. when
44.
A. types B. qualities C. personalities D. materials
45.
A. wonders B. dreams C. potential D. creativity
46.
A. colorful B. average C. normal D. comfortable
47.
A. contribution B. explosion C. concentration D. efforts
48.
A. excuses B. fantasies C. adventures D. targets
49.
A. hope B. injuries C. solutions D. failure
50.
A. resources B. desires C. opportunities D. schedules
51.
A. likely B. ready C. free D. fortunate
52.
A. fancy B. excited C. tough D. discouraged
53.
A. mistakes B. decisions C. advances D. promises
54.
A. attract B. overcome C. press D. adapt
55.
A. super B. horrible C. narrow D. safe
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. D 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。成功不过是每天练习的一些简单的行为准则，失败不过是每天重复的一些小错误。文章主要介绍了要想成功，我们需要做准备，需要不断克服错误。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我们在生活中不实践行为准则时，我们就没有足够的自信去承担新的、有挑战性的任务，而这些任务在生活中是重要的。A. typical典型的；B. challenging有挑战性的；C. amazing令人惊叹的；D. flexible灵活的。由上文中的“new”和下文“tasks which are important and matters in life”可知，此处指生活中出现的那些新的，具有挑战性的任务，故选B。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我们的自信取决于我们如何看待自己，以及我们是否相信自己。A. depends on依靠，取决于；B. rises to克服困难或挑战；升职；C. sticks to坚持；D. decides on决定。由下文“what we think of ourselves”可知，我们的自信取决于我们如何看待自己，故选A。
【43题详解】
考查宾语从句连接词。句意：我们的自信取决于我们如何看待自己，以及我们是否相信自己。A. why为什么；B. that无任何意义，只起连接作用；C. whether是否；D. when当……时候。，空处引导宾语从句，从句缺少“是否”之意，应用whether引导宾语从句，即我们的自信取决于我们是否相信自己。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们都有与生俱来的特质，但只有少数人真正意识到自己的潜力，其他人只是过着平凡的生活。A. types种类；B. qualities质量，特质；C. personalities个性；D. materials材料。由上文“We are all born with special”可知，每个人都有与生俱来的特质，故选B。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们都有与生俱来的特质，但只有少数人真正意识到自己的潜力，其他人只是过着平凡的生活。A. wonders奇迹；B. dreams梦想；C. potential潜力；D. creativity创造力。上文提到每个人都有与生俱来的特质，即潜力，但是只有少数人意识到自己的潜力，故选C。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们都有与生俱来的特质，但只有少数人真正意识到自己的潜力，其他人只是过着平凡的生活。A. colorful五颜六色的；B. average普通的，平常的；C. normal正常的；D. comfortable舒服的。上文“but only a few really realize their true”提到只有少数人意识到自己的潜力，由此可知，剩下大部分人过着普通的生活，故选B。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：成功是每个人都想吃的果实，但它不是随处可见的，没有人能不努力就取得成功。A. contribution贡献；B. explosion爆炸；C. concentration连接；D. efforts努力。由上文“but it is not found everywhere and no one can achieve it without”可知，成功不是随处可见，即成功不是很容易取得，这说明没有人不努力就能取得成功，故选D。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：想要成功的人会找到方法，不想成功的人会找到借口！A. excuses借口；B. fantasies幻想；C. adventures冒险经历；D. targets目标。由上文“Those who want to succeed will find ways, those who don’t will find”可知，想要取得成功的人会找到办法，相反不想成功的人会找借口，故选A。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：成功依赖于准备，没有这样的准备，必然会失败。A. hope希望；B. injuries受伤；C. solutions解决方法；D. failure失败。上文“Success relies upon preparation”指出成功需要做准备，所以没有准备的人必定会失败，故选D。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你不冒一些风险，你就不会有成功的机会。A. resources资源；B. desires愿望；C. opportunities机会；D. schedules计划。上文“Taking a risk is often your first step towards success.”提到冒险往往是你迈向成功的第一步，由此可知，不冒险就没有成功的机会。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：你尝试得越多，成功的可能性就越大。A. likely可能的；B. ready准备好的；C. free自由的；D. fortunate幸运的。上文“Taking a risk is often your first step towards success.”指出想要成功就需要冒险去尝试，由此可知，尝试得越多，成功的可能性就越大，故选A。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：永远不要气馁：每一次错误的尝试都是向前迈出的一步。A. fancy华丽的；B. excited高兴的；C. tough艰难的；D. discouraged泄气的。由下文“every wrong attempt is another step forward.”可知，即使错误也没有关系，因为每一次错误的尝试都是向前迈出的一步，由此可知，作者鼓励我们不要气馁，故选D。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：不犯错误的人通常不会做出任何事情。A. mistakes错误；B. decisions决定；C. advances进步；D. promises承诺。上文“every wrong attempt is another step forward.”提到每一次错误的尝试都是向前迈出的一步，这说明犯错误是正常的，有一定的好处，由此可知，不犯错误的人通常不会做出任何事情，下文“Your mistakes are stepping stones to success and your payments to victory.”中的mistakes也是提示。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：下定决心，不要克服一千个障碍，而要克服一千个错误，以此取得胜利。A. attract吸引；B. overcome克服；C. press按压；D. adapt适应。由下文“Your mistakes are stepping stones to success and your payments to victory.”可知，你的错误是通往成功的垫脚石，也是你获得胜利的代价，因此我们要下定决心克服不断出现的错误，故选B。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：记住:“船在岸上总是安全的，但它不是为此而建造的。”A. super极好的；B. horrible可怕的；C. narrow狭窄的；D. safe安全的。由下文“at shore”和常识可知，船在岸上是安全的，故选D。
第二节 语篇填空 (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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A group of Chinese stand-up (相声) comedians started their tour across North America at McCaw Hall in Seattle on Friday, attracting 2,000 audience members ____56____ (enjoy) the show.
Held by Xiaoguo Culture, ____57____ Shanghai-based leading comedy company, this tour is a celebration of Chinese New Year. As the company’s first-ever tour in North America, it will visit many cities ____58____ Los Angeles and New York, as well as Toronto and Vancouver.
On Friday, the performers brought out brand-new jokes in a three-hour show, ____59____ (produce) a roar of laughter from the audience.
Stand-up comedy, ____60____ originated in Europe and the US, has been enjoying growing ____61____ (popular) in China over recent years. Chinese stand-up comedians have attracted bigger audiences with their sharp observations on everyday life ____62____ wise self-expressions. Now, they are going to spread their wings in foreign markets.
“Back in 2020, our comedians ____63____ (invite) to participate in the Mandarin Comedy Week during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and tickets ____64____ (sell) well,” says He Xiaoxi, co-founder and CEO of Xiaoguo Culture. “After that, we ____65____ (immediate) started planning overseas tours,” he said, adding that they want to bring China’s stand-up comedians to international stage.
【答案】56. to enjoy
57. a 58. like
59. producing
60. which 61. popularity
62. and 63. were invited
64. sold 65. immediately
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。上周五，一群中国单口相声演员在西雅图的麦考音乐厅开始了他们的北美巡回演出，吸引了2000名观众观看。文章主要介绍了中国的单口相声在海外取得的发展。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：上周五，一群中国单口相声演员在西雅图的麦考音乐厅开始了他们的北美巡回演出，吸引了2000名观众观看。attract sb. to do sth.固定搭配，意为“吸引某人做某事”，不定式作宾语补足语，故填to enjoy。
【57题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这次巡演由上海著名喜剧公司笑果文化举办，是庆祝中国新年的活动。________Shanghai-based leading comedy company作Xiaoguo Culture的同位语，此处泛指一个上海名喜剧公司，应用不定冠词来修饰，且Shanghai-based发音是以辅音音素开头，应用a，故填a。
【58题详解】
考查介词。句意：作为该公司在北美的首次巡演，它将访问许多城市，如洛杉矶和纽约，以及多伦多和温哥华。列举地点此处表示“像，比如”，应用介词like，故填like。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：上周五，演员们在一场长达三小时的表演中讲出了全新的笑话，观众哄堂大笑。此处是非谓语动词作状语，表示自然而然的结果，应用现在分词作结果状语，故填producing。
【60题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：脱口秀起源于欧美，近年来在中国越来越受欢迎。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Stand-up comedy，指物，且关系词在从句中作主语，应用which来引导定语从句，故填which。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：脱口秀起源于欧美，近年来在中国越来越受欢迎。此处应用名词popularity作宾语，不可数，故填popularity。
【62题详解】
考查连词。句意：中国的单口相声演员以其对日常生活的敏锐观察和睿智的自我表达吸引了更多的观众。sharp observations on everyday life和wise self-expressions是并列关系，应用连词and，故填and。
【63题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：“早在2020年，我们的喜剧演员就被邀请参加墨尔本国际喜剧节的国语喜剧周，门票卖得很好，”笑果文化联合创始人兼首席执行官贺晓曦说。此处在句中作谓语，由in 2020可知，句子描述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时，主语our comedians和动词invite是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是复数，be动词应用were，故填were invited。
【64题详解】
考查时态。句意：“早在2020年，我们的喜剧演员就被邀请参加墨尔本国际喜剧节的国语喜剧周，门票卖得很好，”笑果文化联合创始人兼首席执行官贺晓曦说。此处作谓语，且由in 2020可知，句子描述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时，sell well表示“卖得好”，用主动表示被动，故填sold。
【65题详解】
考查副词。句意：“在那之后，我们立即开始计划海外旅游，”他说，并补充说，他们希望把中国的单口喜剧演员带到国际舞台上。此处应用副词immediately作状语，修饰动词started，故填immediately。
第四部分 基础知识运用(共一节，满分5分)
根据汉语用短语的正确形式填空(每题1分；满分5分）
66. Despite many challenges, she managed to _______ _______ _______ (不负……的期望) her parents’ expectations by graduating with honors. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
【答案】 ①. live ②. up ③. to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配。句意：尽管面临许多挑战，她还是以优异的成绩毕业，没有辜负父母的期望。“不负……的期望”为固定搭配live up to one’s expectations，manage to do固定搭配，意为“设法做”，动词live应用原形，故填live up to。
67. Nowadays, the threat of unemployment _______ _______ (使忧心忡忡)many university graduates. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
【答案】 ①. hangs ②. over
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：如今，失业的威胁笼罩着许多大学毕业生。根据汉语提示可知，空处需要动词短语hang over“使忧心忡忡，笼罩 ”。该动词短语在句中作谓语动词。根据时间状语Nowadays可知，本句话为一般现在时态，主语为“the threat of unemployment”，所以谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填①hangs②over。
68. Some work is glamorous (光鲜的) ; some is _______ _______ _______ (在幕后), but all of them is equally valuable. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. behind ②. the ③. scenes
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：有些工作很迷人；有些人在幕后，但所有人都同样有价值。“在幕后”是固定短语behind the scenes。故填behind，the，scenes。
69. Guilt, by promoting us to think more deeply about our goodness, can urge humans to feel like _______ _______ _______ (弥补) mistakes. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
【答案】 ①. making ②. up ③. for
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配和非谓语动词。句意：内疚，通过促使我们更深入地思考我们的善良，可以促使人类感到想要弥补错误。“弥补”为动词短语make up for，feel like doing sth.固定搭配，意为“想要做某事”，动词make应用动名词形式，作宾语，故填making up for。
70. He has two big houses in this country, _______ _______ _______ (更不用说) his villa in France. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
【答案】 ①. not## needless ②. to ③. mention##say
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配。句意：他在这个国家有两所大房子，更不用说他在法国的别墅了。“更不用说”为固定搭配not to mention/needless to say，故填not to mention/needless to say。
第五部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
71. 假定你叫李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信，希望你可以推荐一部电影。请你用英语给Jack写封回信，推荐一部你最喜欢的电影，要点如下：
1. 电影剧情简介；
2. 推荐的理由（至少两点）。
词数：80词左右。
Dear Jack,
How are you doing
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jack,
How are you doing It is a pleasure for me to recommend my favorite movie to you.
The movie I like best is named Forrest Gump, which tells a story about a man with intellectual disabilities, who is always sticking and living a truly amazing life.
Some reasons contribute to my recommendation. Firstly, the leading actor, Tom Hanks, displays outstanding acting skills, impressing me greatly. Besides, the story is really inspiring, motivating me along the life journey, especially when I am down.
The movie is well worth watching and I believe it will never fail you.
Yours ,
LiHua
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。假定你叫李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信，希望你可以推荐一部电影。请你用英语给Jack写封回信，推荐一部你最喜欢的电影，要点如下：1. 电影剧情简介；2. 推荐的理由（至少两点）。
【详解】1.词汇积累
促成，导致：contribute to→lead to
杰出的：outstanding→excellent
此外：Besides→In addition
鼓舞人心的：inspiring→heartening
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Firstly, the leading actor, Tom Hanks, displays outstanding acting skills, impressing me greatly.
拓展句：Firstly, the leading actor, Tom Hanks, displays outstanding acting skills, which impress me greatly.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The movie I like best is named Forrest Gump, which tells a story about a man with intellectual disabilities, who is always sticking and living a truly amazing life.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语词和who引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Besides, the story is really inspiring, motivating me along the life journey, especially when I am down.(运用了现在分词作状语和when引导的时间状语从句)
第二节 读后续写(满分20分)
72. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语练写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A little bird landed on the tree branch outside Lisa’s bedroom window. It sang energetically as the first pale yellow rays of sunshine appeared.
“Oh, my god, what is that noise ” Lisa complained to herself, pulling her bed sheets over her head to ignore the sound. It was no use, and she knew it. The loud sound showed the coming of the day. Lisa’s mom knocked twice on her door, and then came in with a smile. “Time to get up, Sleepyhead,” She whispered. “The early bird catches the worm, you know.”
“Ugh,” mumbled (含含糊糊地说) Lisa into her pillow. “What does that even mean ”
“It’s just an expression, Honey”, her mom replied. She gave Lisa a kiss on the cheek and urged her to get out of bed. Lisa rolled over and slept for a few more minutes.
With her mom’s repeated urging, Lisa had no choice but to get herself dressed. She went unwillingly downstairs for breakfast, ate slowly, and missed her bus. When she finally got to school, she failed to get a place in the Chess Club. She also missed the first part of math class, so she didn’t understand the lesson and had to get extra help at lunchtime. Her teacher gave her extra homework to make sure she knew it. As a result, she missed her favourite library time. This day was no fun.
The next morning, Lisa was woken up by the same loud noisy song. Instead of ignoring it, today Lisa walked over to the window and opened the curtains. “Well, hello there, little fellow,” she said when she saw the pretty bird outside, still singing happily. As she watched, the bird stuck its beak (喙) into the wet ground, and pulled out a wiggling (不停摇摆) worm for breakfast.
“Today I am going to be the early bird,” thought Lisa.
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At lunchtime, Lisa finished her lunch early and had time to go to the library.
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【答案】“Today I am going to be the early bird,” thought Lisa. She raced through breakfast and hit the road. With each step, Lisa felt a surge of energy and determination, ready to seize the day ahead. Catching the earliest bus in time, she was one of the first kids to enter her classroom. Her teacher reminded her that there were only a few spots left in the Robotics Club, and if she was interested, she needed to sign up right away. Lisa was indeed interested! She wrote her name down in one of the last spaces immediately, her eyes twinkling with merriment.
At lunchtime, Lisa finished her lunch early and had time to go to the library. She browsed through the shelves, searching for a book she had been meant to read. As she immersed herself in the pages, she discovered a whole new world of knowledge and imagination. Today turned out to be pretty awesome. “Wow, it sounds like you had a great day, Lisa,” Her mom said later when Lisa went home and told her all about it at dinnertime. “Just call me the early bird,” said Lisa, with a grin.The early bird indeed caught the worm of opportunity.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了丽莎被小鸟的歌声吵醒，却选择不顾妈妈叫她起床而继续睡，在妈妈的一再催促下，丽莎别无选择只好起床，但是却迟到了，一天都没有好的收获，一点都不好玩，第二天早上，丽莎又被同样的鸟的歌声吵醒，她观察到鸟捕食的过程。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容““今天我要早起，”丽莎想。”可知，第一段可描写丽莎那一天的改变和收获。
②由第二段首句内容“午饭时，丽莎很早就吃完午饭，有时间去图书馆。”可知，第二段可描写丽莎在图书馆看书的收获。
2.续写线索：吃早饭——去上学——报名机器人俱乐部——找书来读——沉浸书中——丽莎告诉妈妈一切
3.词汇激活
行为类
①匆匆完成：race through/hurry through
②报名：sign up/enter for
③沉浸：immerse oneself in/be absorbed in
情绪类
①欢乐：merriment/joy
②笑：grin/smile
【点睛】[高分句型1] Her teacher reminded her that there were only a few spots left in the Robotics Club, and if she was interested, she needed to sign up right away. (由that引导的宾语从句和if引导的条件状语从句)
[高分句型2] She browsed through the shelves, searching for a book she had been meant to read. (由关系代词that/which引导的限制性定语从句，省略了that/which)
