榆林市高二年级五校第一次调研考试
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。 满分150分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第二册Units 1~2。
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. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An artist. B. The bears in the zoo. C. An amazing painting.
2. Who wrote the book that the woman is reading
A. David Beckham’s father. B. David Beckham. C. David Beckham’s son.
3. What does Elon Musk talk about on social media
A. His personality. B. His future plans. C. The people who attacked him.
4. What does Jim probably do
A. A host. B. A businessman. C. A musician.
5. What does the woman think is the key to her success
A. Her talent. B. Her teacher’s guidance. C. Lots of practice.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who will play Romeo
A. Paul Smith. B. Tim Lewis. C. The man.
7. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What will the woman do tomorrow morning
A. Have a meeting. B. Care for her garden. C. Interview a scientist.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Stay up all night. B. Do nothing. C. Try a different way.
10. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A. Tired. B. Grateful. C. Sad.
听第8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
11. How old was J. K. Rowling when she first had the idea for Harry Potter
A.32. B.30. C.25.
12. Why did James Joyce return to Ireland
A. His mother was sick. B. He lost his job. C. He was in poor health.
13. What upsets the woman
A. How to choose a reliable careers advisor.
B. H ow to fi nish her medical studies smoothly.
C. Not knowing what she wants to do for a career.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What do the speakers think of acting
A. Interesting. B. Dangerous. C. Easy.
15. How many times did Jackie Chan have his nose broken
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Four times.
16. What do we know about the speakers
A. They admire Jackie Chan a lot.
B. They refuse to become actors.
C. They have performed dangerous scenes.
听第10段材料，回答第 17至20题。
17. When is the Jane Austen Festival held
A. In March. B. In September. C. In December.
18. What is the most impressive in the Jane Austen Festival
A. The concert. B. The fashion show. C. The dance class.
19. How long did Jane Austen live in Chawton
A. For eighteen years. B. For ten years. C. For eight years.
20. What can visitors do for free at the Jane Austen Center
A. Go to the tea room. B. Try on traditional costumes. C. See a life-sized statue of Jane.
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
Longmen Grottoes
As one of the three most notable Buddhist sculptures in China, the Longmen Grottoes have approximately 1,400 caves with over 100,000 statues. The grottoes were first dug and carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty. Representing the high point of Chinese stone-carving, the Longmen Grottoes are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Opening hours: 8:00 a, m. — 5:00 p. m.(Feb. 1st to Mar. 31st); 7:30 a. m. — 5:30 p. m.(Apr. 1st to Oct. 7th)
Entry: 100 yuan/adult 30% off each teen
White Horse Temple
Originally established under Emperor Ming during the Eastern Han Dynasty, White Horse Temple is the first officially-built temple in China after the introduction of Buddhism. As the cradle of Chinese Buddhism, it holds a vast collection of Buddhist statues and classic sutras. The temple is also famous for interior architecture inspired by the Buddhist styles of Thailand, India and Burma.
Opening hours: 7:30 a. m. — 7:00 p. m.
Entry: 50 yuan/person
Millennium City Park
The Millennium City Park in Kaifeng is a large-scale historical and cultural theme park which copies scenes from the famous ancient painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Visitors can watch folklore performances like those of the Song Dynasty and see reconstructions of grand imperial halls and gardens.
Opening hours: 8:30 a. m. — 6:00 p. m.(winter); 8:30 a. m. — 10:00 p.m.
Entry: 120 yuan/person(Mar. 1st to Nov. 30th); 90 yuan/person(Dec. 1st to Feb. 28/29th)
Kaifeng Prefecture
Kaifeng Prefecture was once the country’s political, economic and cultural center as well as one of the most booming cities in the world during the Northern Song Dynasty. Today, the rebuilt Kaifeng Prefecture is a scenic area built according to the architectural standards of the Song Dynasty. Visitors can read historical documents and watch performances.
Opening hours: 7:30 a. m. — 5:30 p. m.(winter); 7:00 a. m. — 7:00 p. m.
Entry: 60 yuan/person
1. How much will a parent with two teens have to pay to visit Longmen Grottoes
A. 100 yuan. B. 160 yuan. C. 240 yuan. D. 340 yuan.
2. Which has the longest opening hours in summer
A. Longmen Grottoes. B. White Horse Temple.
C. Millennium City Park. D. Kaifeng Prefecture.
3. What do the four places have in common
A. They are tours about Chinese civilization. B. Visitors can see ancient paintings.
C. They can be visited all year round. D. The United Nations speak highly of them.
B
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).
The three scientists each contributed to a fundamental discovery, according to officials from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards several of the prizes each year. The work they’ve done has already led to new technology in television screens and bio-imaging.
Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”
In a rare event, the winners’ names were leaked to the Swedish media before the official announcement. But Bawendi said he’d been sound asleep, so he didn’t hear anything about it.
Quantum dots are particles (粒子) that are so incredibly small that their size actually starts to affect their properties. For example blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself. (The blue quantum dots are smaller than red ones.)
In fact changing the size can alter (改变) many different properties beyond just color, which means that quantum dots could be useful for a variety of applications, including building better solar panels and perhaps even creating fuel by using sunlight.
The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (close to$995,000) in equal parts. This is the third science-focused Nobel Prize to be awarded this week. On Tuesday, the physics prize was awarded to Anne L’ Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz. And on Monday, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the prize in physiology or medicine.
Officials plan to announce the literature prize on Thursday, followed by the peace prize on Friday. The economics prize will be awarded on Monday.
4. How did Bawendi feel when receiving the call early Wednesday morning
A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Bored. D. Sorry.
5. What causes the difference in color between blue quantum dots and red ones
A. The size of the particles. B. The difference in materials.
C. The change in shapes. D. The variety of applications.
6. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 7 refer to
A. The 2023 Nobel Prize in physics. B. The 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine.
C. The 2023 Nobel Prize in literature. D. The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
7. What is the text
A. A short story. B. A diary entry. C. A news report. D. A research article.
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake, but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
8. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
9. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
11. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C. Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
D
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
13. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
14. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
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。
The advice of “eat the frog first thing in the morning” sounds extremely strange. However, this somewhat-commonly known expression is one way of describing an absolutely helpful productivity tip.
“Eat the frog” actually means “do the day’s worst task as soon as you wake up”. ___16___ . Basically, what Twain is believed to have said is that if you have to eat a frog, you should do it straight away in the morning so the worst part of your day is immediately behind you.
You don’t really have to eat the frog as soon as you wake up. ___17___ . You can just make a conscious (刻意的) effort to get your hardest responsibilities handled before moving on to lesser ones. When I have to have an uncomfortable phone call, I schedule it for the earliest possible time in the day. When I have a project due, I try to wake up early to take care of it instead of staying up late. I can prove the fact that I feel great throughout the day knowing that the worst thing I had to do is already done. ___18___ .
If you struggle with procrastination (拖延症) — whether cleaning your house or doing work for school or your job or you find that you get all the little stuff done but don’t make sufficient progress on the big stuff, try following the advice. ___19___ . Study for the test in your most difficult class before studying for your easier ones.
___20___ . Put the most important or troublesome tasks at the top of your list and then enjoy the satisfaction of crossing them off early. At some point, moving on to the smaller activities — even if they’re not important — will feel like a reward.
A. You get the idea
B. This quote comes from Mark Twain
C. Schedule the most annoying tasks for the morning
D. If you’d like to be more productive, eating the frog is for you
E. But you should try to get frogs out of the way as soon as possible
F. This advice also helps to make a to-do list every night for the next day and rank it
G. This always makes me feel like any other tasks I need to handle are a piece of cake
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。
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression—this was the theme of this year’s International Public Speaking Competition(IPSC). Thirty-three young speakers aged 16 to 20 from around the world ___21___ The English Speaking Union to tell their stories, including Wu Dongxu from China. To him, the event wasn’t just about giving a ___22___ on first impressions, it also made a strong impression on him.
“Rather than a competition, the ___23___ was more like an enlightening research trip to me, which ___24___ me to see firsthand the differences and ___25___ between Chinese and foreign cultures,” said Wu.
Apart from the ___26___ differences in food, transportation and climate, what ___27___ Wu the most was the distinct styles of Chinese and foreign public speaking.
Although still a teen, Wu is no stranger to the public speaking podium (讲台). But on the stage of the IPSC, speakers had no podium to ___28___ behind. They just had to ___29___ the audience. “It made me realize how ____30____ eye contact and body language are,” said Wu. Speakers have the freedom to express more information with their gestures ____31____ just words.
Another difference that caught Wu’s ____32____ was the evaluation criteria (评价标准). To his surprise, the IPSC organizing committee informed all the contestants before the ____33____ that accents and grammatical errors would not be considered in the evaluation process, meaning that the expression of feelings and your conveyed story are what matter most.
“Audiences are ____34____ to hear powerful stories, ____35____ those that resonate (引起共鸣) with people regardless of where they are from,” said Wu.
21. A. played around B. gathered at C. chatted in D. discussed about
22. A. speech B. treat C. report D. lesson
23. A. exercise B. discovery C. experience D. job
24. A. invited B. asked C. chose D. allowed
25. A. warnings B. examples C. similarities D. entertainments
26. A. special B. awful C. unbelievable D. obvious
27. A. impressed B. moved C. frightened D. worried
28. A. sit B. stand C. climb D. jump
29. A. please B. face C. amuse D. trust
30. A. famous B. boring C. hard D. important
31 A. instead of B. along with C. because of D. according to
32. A. attention B. breath C. step D. word
33. A. performance B. trip C. event D. research
34. A. difficult B. sorry C. careful D. eager
35. A. namely B. especially C. definitely D. naturally
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 humor effect is a cognitive bias (认知偏差) that causes people to remember information better when they regard it as humorous.
For example, when students ___36___ (teach) a new concept in a humorous way, such as through a funny story, they’re generally more likely to remember that concept, compared to if they learn it in a non-humorous manner. Information that has the same effect ___37___ concepts includes words, sentences, pictures, and ___38___ (mix) information, such as cartoons and videos.
Humor has various other benefits besides improving memory.
Humor reduces negative emotions, such as ___39___ (angry) or anxiety, which people might experience when processing certain information.
Humor ___40___ (lead) to increased interest. Adding humor to the information that you’re presenting can make it more interesting and appealing to others. For example, ___41___ (advertisement) that use humor receive more attention from people.
Humor, when ___42___ (proper) used in the right circumstances, can improve other people’s impression of you. For example, ___43___ (include) humor in a speech can positively impact the way in ___44___ listeners understand the speaker. Similarly, using humor can improve people’s impression of your warmth ____45____ competence, especially when you combine it with negative information that you need to tell.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40 分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 假定你是李华，某国际学校学生会主席。你校学生会正在向全体学生征集以“中国科学家精神”(The Spirit of Chinese Scientists)为主题的短视频。请你用英文拟一则征稿启事，
内容包括：1.活动目的；2.作品要求；3.投稿方式及截止时间
Contributions Wanted
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Student Union
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Gift Beyond Measure
At an early age, I was crazy about music, dreaming of possessing a piano on which I could practice and play in the way a famous pianist did on the stage. Later when I was getting older, on my way to school, there was an instrument shop that I passed by almost every day. When I saw through the window, in the corner of the shop stood a nice piano which would always attract my eyes so deeply that I even forgot everything around me.
To my sadness, my family was truly struggling. In that period, my mother was laid off from her position and my father was only a clerk in a company. It was just a matter of getting by on a low income, not to mention buying me an expensive piano though they knew I was eager to play that piano so much. The increasing wrinkles in my father’s face even stopped me from having this thought.
Then one day after school, I went as usual to the shop window to look at the piano. However, the piano had gone! It was a big surprise. Someone had purchased the piano that I would stare at almost every day! I should not have been surprised as others had the right to buy it, if they could afford to. However, at the thought of not being able to see that piano any more, tears filled my eyes.
Disappointed and helpless, I wandered aimlessly up and down the street. I felt as though something had been stolen in my heart. After what seemed a year, I returned home, dragging my heavy legs. Hardly had I just gone into the house when my mother called my name. Brushing away my tears, I followed the sound of her voice into the dining-room.
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。
I couldn’t imagine what was happening in front of me.
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Then the door opened and my father appeared, with a big smile on his wrinkled face.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________榆林市高二年级五校第一次调研考试
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。 满分150分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第二册Units 1~2。
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. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An artist. B. The bears in the zoo. C. An amazing painting.
2. Who wrote the book that the woman is reading
A. David Beckham’s father. B. David Beckham. C. David Beckham’s son.
3. What does Elon Musk talk about on social media
A. His personality. B. His future plans. C. The people who attacked him.
4. What does Jim probably do
A. A host. B. A businessman. C. A musician.
5. What does the woman think is the key to her success
A. Her talent. B. Her teacher’s guidance. C. Lots of practice.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who will play Romeo
A. Paul Smith. B. Tim Lewis. C. The man.
7. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What will the woman do tomorrow morning
A. Have a meeting. B. Care for her garden. C. Interview a scientist.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Stay up all night. B. Do nothing. C. Try a different way.
10. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A. Tired. B. Grateful. C. Sad.
听第8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
11. How old was J. K. Rowling when she first had the idea for Harry Potter
A.32. B.30. C.25.
12. Why did James Joyce return to Ireland
A. His mother was sick. B. He lost his job. C. He was in poor health.
13. What upsets the woman
A. How to choose a reliable careers advisor.
B. H ow to fi nish her medical studies smoothly.
C. Not knowing what she wants to do for a career.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What do the speakers think of acting
A. Interesting. B. Dangerous. C. Easy.
15. How many times did Jackie Chan have his nose broken
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Four times.
16. What do we know about the speakers
A. They admire Jackie Chan a lot.
B. They refuse to become actors.
C. They have performed dangerous scenes.
听第10段材料，回答第 17至20题。
17. When is the Jane Austen Festival held
A. In March. B. In September. C. In December.
18. What is the most impressive in the Jane Austen Festival
A. The concert. B. The fashion show. C. The dance class.
19. How long did Jane Austen live in Chawton
A. For eighteen years. B. For ten years. C. For eight years.
20. What can visitors do for free at the Jane Austen Center
A. Go to the tea room. B. Try on traditional costumes. C. See a life-sized statue of Jane.
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
Longmen Grottoes
As one of the three most notable Buddhist sculptures in China, the Longmen Grottoes have approximately 1,400 caves with over 100,000 statues. The grottoes were first dug and carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty. Representing the high point of Chinese stone-carving, the Longmen Grottoes are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Opening hours: 8:00 a, m. — 5:00 p. m.(Feb. 1st to Mar. 31st); 7:30 a. m. — 5:30 p. m.(Apr. 1st to Oct. 7th)
Entry: 100 yuan/adult 30% off each teen
White Horse Temple
Originally established under Emperor Ming during the Eastern Han Dynasty, White Horse Temple is the first officially-built temple in China after the introduction of Buddhism. As the cradle of Chinese Buddhism, it holds a vast collection of Buddhist statues and classic sutras. The temple is also famous for interior architecture inspired by the Buddhist styles of Thailand, India and Burma.
Opening hours: 7:30 a. m. — 7:00 p. m.
Entry: 50 yuan/person
Millennium City Park
The Millennium City Park in Kaifeng is a large-scale historical and cultural theme park which copies scenes from the famous ancient painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Visitors can watch folklore performances like those of the Song Dynasty and see reconstructions of grand imperial halls and gardens.
Opening hours: 8:30 a. m. — 6:00 p. m.(winter); 8:30 a. m. — 10:00 p.m.
Entry: 120 yuan/person(Mar. 1st to Nov. 30th); 90 yuan/person(Dec. 1st to Feb. 28/29th)
Kaifeng Prefecture
Kaifeng Prefecture was once the country’s political, economic and cultural center as well as one of the most booming cities in the world during the Northern Song Dynasty. Today, the rebuilt Kaifeng Prefecture is a scenic area built according to the architectural standards of the Song Dynasty. Visitors can read historical documents and watch performances.
Opening hours: 7:30 a. m. — 5:30 p. m.(winter); 7:00 a. m. — 7:00 p. m.
Entry: 60 yuan/person
1. How much will a parent with two teens have to pay to visit Longmen Grottoes
A. 100 yuan. B. 160 yuan. C. 240 yuan. D. 340 yuan.
2. Which has the longest opening hours in summer
A. Longmen Grottoes. B. White Horse Temple.
C. Millennium City Park. D. Kaifeng Prefecture.
3. What do the four places have in common
A. They are tours about Chinese civilization. B. Visitors can see ancient paintings.
C. They can be visited all year round. D. The United Nations speak highly of them.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个中国旅游景点的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Longmen Grottoes部分中“Entry: 100 yuan/adult 30% off each teen(门票费：100元/成人/青少年7折)”可知，带着两个孩子去龙门石窟要花100+70+70=240元。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题根据第一部分“Opening hours: 8:00 a, m. — 5:00 p. m.(Feb. 1st to Mar. 31st); 7:30 a. m. — 5:30 p. m.(Apr. 1st to Oct. 7th)( 开放时间：上午8点至下午5点（2月1日至3月31日）；上午7:30到下午5:30（四月1日至10月7日）)”；第二部分“Opening hours: 7:30 a. m. — 7:00 p. m.(开放时间：上午7:30至晚上7:00)”；第三部分“Opening hours: 8:30 a. m. — 6:00 p. m.(winter); 8:30 a. m. — 10:00 p.m.(开放时间：上午8:30至下午6:00（冬季）；上午八点半至晚上十时)”以及第四部分“Opening hours: 7:30 a. m. — 5:30 p. m.(winter); 7:00 a. m. — 7:00 p. m.(开放时间：上午7:30至下午5:30（冬季）；早上7点到晚上7点)”可知，Millennium City Park夏季开放时间最久。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分“The grottoes were first dug and carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty.(石窟最早是在北魏时期挖掘和雕刻的)”；第二部分“Originally established under Emperor Ming during the Eastern Han Dynasty, White Horse Temple is the first officially-built temple in China after the introduction of Buddhism. As the cradle of Chinese Buddhism, it holds a vast collection of Buddhist statues and classic sutras. (白马寺始建于东汉明帝时期，是佛教传入中国后官方建造的第一座寺庙。作为中国佛教的摇篮，它拥有大量的佛像和经典佛经)”；第三部分“The Millennium City Park in Kaifeng is a large-scale historical and cultural theme park which copies scenes from the famous ancient painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Visitors can watch folklore performances like those of the Song Dynasty and see reconstructions of grand imperial halls and gardens. (开封千年城公园是一个大型历史文化主题公园，它复制了著名的古画《清明上河图》中的场景。游客可以观看像宋朝那样的民俗表演，还可以看到宏伟的皇家大厅和花园的重建)”以及第四部分“Kaifeng Prefecture was once the country’s political, economic and cultural center as well as one of the most booming cities in the world during the Northern Song Dynasty.(北宋时期，开封曾是全国的政治、经济和文化中心，也是世界上最繁荣的城市之一)”可知，这四个地方共同之处是都是关于中国文明的旅游。故选A。
B
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).
The three scientists each contributed to a fundamental discovery, according to officials from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards several of the prizes each year. The work they’ve done has already led to new technology in television screens and bio-imaging.
Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”
In a rare event, the winners’ names were leaked to the Swedish media before the official announcement. But Bawendi said he’d been sound asleep, so he didn’t hear anything about it.
Quantum dots are particles (粒子) that are so incredibly small that their size actually starts to affect their properties. For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself. (The blue quantum dots are smaller than red ones.)
In fact, changing the size can alter (改变) many different properties beyond just color, which means that quantum dots could be useful for a variety of applications, including building better solar panels and perhaps even creating fuel by using sunlight.
The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (close to$995,000) in equal parts. This is the third science-focused Nobel Prize to be awarded this week. On Tuesday, the physics prize was awarded to Anne L’ Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz. And on Monday, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the prize in physiology or medicine.
Officials plan to announce the literature prize on Thursday, followed by the peace prize on Friday. The economics prize will be awarded on Monday.
4. How did Bawendi feel when receiving the call early Wednesday morning
A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Bored. D. Sorry.
5. What causes the difference in color between blue quantum dots and red ones
A. The size of the particles. B. The difference in materials.
C. The change in shapes. D. The variety of applications.
6. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 7 refer to
A. The 2023 Nobel Prize in physics. B. The 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine.
C. The 2023 Nobel Prize in literature. D. The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
7 What is the text
A. A short story. B. A diary entry. C. A news report. D. A research article.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，以表彰他们发现和发展量子点。文章介绍了他们的研究以及其他奖项的获得情况。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”(在周三凌晨的新闻发布会上，记者通过电话联系到了巴文迪，他给出了一连串的反应：“震惊。困了。非常意外。我非常荣幸。”)”可知，在周三清晨接到电话时，Bawendi感到惊讶。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself.(例如，蓝色量子点和红色量子点可以由完全相同材料制成，唯一的区别是粒子本身的大小)”可知、粒子的大小导致了蓝色量子点和红色量子点之间颜色的差异。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词前“The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor(close to $995.000) in equal parts.(这三位科学家将平分1100万瑞典克朗（接近995,000美元）的奖金)”可知，2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，这三位科学家将平分1100万瑞典克朗（接近995,000美元）的奖金。故This指的是2023年诺贝尔化学奖。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).(2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，以表彰他们发现和发展量子点)”结合文章介绍了他们的研究以及其他奖项的获得情况。可推断，本文是一篇新闻报道。故选C。
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
8. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
9. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
11. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻稿。文章讲述周五晚上，摩洛哥发生强烈地震，造成2500多人死亡，大片地区遭受巨大破坏。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. (这也是该国60多年来最致命的地震。)”可知，摩洛哥这次的地震是该国近几十年来最致命的一次。故选C项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的句子“But the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished. (但城市的老城区Medina受到了沉重的打击。它有超过1000年历史的建筑。其中许多建筑被 了。)”可推断，画线词应表示“摧毁”的意思，和destroyed意思最接近。故选A项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. (这个地区的许多人住在用泥砖建造的简陋的房子里。这是摩洛哥的传统建筑方式。但它的强度不足以抵御地震。)”以及下文可推断，本段主要讲的是地震在摩洛哥造成如此大破坏的原因。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. (在一些地区，人们一直在用手在碎石或砖块中挖掘，试图找到幸存者。)”可推断，地震灾区的村民试图自救。故选B项。
D
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
13. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
14. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的地方生产“飞行出租车”——垂直起降的电动飞机。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis’ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这种飞机被称为‘飞行出租车’，将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”可知，被称为‘飞行出租车’的垂直起降电动飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产；第二段“Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.(Joby Aviation是一家有14年历史的公司，于2021年上市，成为第一家获得美国空军特殊许可的电动垂直起降（eVTOL）公司。它的生产努力得到了丰田、达美航空、英特尔和优步的合作支持。)”给读者介绍了第一段中所提到的Joby Aviation（Joby航空公司）；由此可知，在第二段中作者增添了一些背景知识。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, ‘When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.’(俄亥俄州州长迈克·德温告诉美联社，‘当你谈论空中出租车时，这就是未来。’)”，可知，迈克·德温（Mike DeWine）认为未来空中出租车有着很好的发展前景；由此可推断，Mike DeWine 对飞行出租车持肯定态度。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段中“It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. (该公司表示，这是一款安静的机器，在大多数城市几乎听不到声音。)”可知，Joby Aviation公司生产的飞行出租车的一个优势是几乎没有噪音。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis‘ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这些被称为‘飞行出租车’的飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”以及下文内容可知本文主要讲的是俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟家乡生产“飞行出租车”；由此可知，B选项“Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio(俄亥俄州将制造飞行出租车)”能够概括本文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。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。
The advice of “eat the frog first thing in the morning” sounds extremely strange. However, this somewhat-commonly known expression is one way of describing an absolutely helpful productivity tip.
“Eat the frog” actually means “do the day’s worst task as soon as you wake up”. ___16___ . Basically, what Twain is believed to have said is that if you have to eat a frog, you should do it straight away in the morning so the worst part of your day is immediately behind you.
You don’t really have to eat the frog as soon as you wake up. ___17___ . You can just make a conscious (刻意的) effort to get your hardest responsibilities handled before moving on to lesser ones. When I have to have an uncomfortable phone call, I schedule it for the earliest possible time in the day. When I have a project due, I try to wake up early to take care of it instead of staying up late. I can prove the fact that I feel great throughout the day knowing that the worst thing I had to do is already done. ___18___ .
If you struggle with procrastination (拖延症) — whether cleaning your house or doing work for school or your job or you find that you get all the little stuff done but don’t make sufficient progress on the big stuff, try following the advice. ___19___ . Study for the test in your most difficult class before studying for your easier ones.
___20___ . Put the most important or troublesome tasks at the top of your list, and then enjoy the satisfaction of crossing them off early. At some point, moving on to the smaller activities — even if they’re not important — will feel like a reward.
A. You get the idea
B. This quote comes from Mark Twain
C. Schedule the most annoying tasks for the morning
D. If you’d like to be more productive, eating the frog is for you
E. But you should try to get frogs out of the way as soon as possible
F. This advice also helps to make a to-do list every night for the next day and rank it
G. This always makes me feel like any other tasks I need to handle are a piece of cake
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要通过一句谚语来说明面对众多任务时，要先做挑战性最大，难度最高的事，然后接下来的一整天都会无比愉悦和轻松。
【16题详解】
上文““Eat the frog” actually means “do the day’s worst task as soon as you wake up”. ”（“吃掉青蛙”实际上的意思是“一醒来就做一天中最糟糕的任务”。）解释了该谚语的含义，下文“Basically, what Twain is believed to have said is that if you have to eat a frog, you should do it straight away in the morning so the worst part of your day is immediately behind you.”（基本上，人们相信吐温所说的是，如果你必须吃一只青蛙，你应该在早上马上吃，这样你一天中最糟糕的部分就会马上过去。）说明了马克·吐温对该谚语的理解，B项“This quote comes from Mark Twain”（这句话出自马克·吐温）衔接上文说明谚语的出处，并衔接下文，说明他对该谚语的具体理解。故选B项。
【17题详解】
上文“You don’t really have to eat the frog as soon as you wake up.”（你不必一醒来就把青蛙吃掉。）说明棘手的事情也没有迫切到一醒来就要立刻做的程度，E项“But you should try to get frogs out of the way as soon as possible”（但是你应该尽快把青蛙弄走。）说明虽然不必立刻做，但也要尽快处理棘手的事情，与上文构成转折，衔接恰当。故选E项。
【18题详解】
上文“I can prove the fact that I feel great throughout the day knowing that the worst thing I had to do is already done.”（我可以证明这样一个事实：当我知道我必须做的最糟糕的事情已经完成时，我一整天都感觉很棒。）可知，先做最棘手的事，会让我一整天都会无比愉悦和轻松。G项“This always makes me feel like any other tasks I need to handle are a piece of cake”（这也会让我觉得我需要处理的其他事情都是小菜一碟。）衔接上文，说明先做棘手任务的另一个好处，衔接恰当。故选G项。
【19题详解】
上文“If you struggle with procrastination — whether cleaning your house or doing work for school or your job or you find that you get all the little stuff done but don’t make sufficient progress on the big stuff, try following the advice.”（如果你有拖延症，无论是打扫房子，还是为学校或工作做功课，或者你发现你完成了所有的小事情，但在大事情上没有取得足够的进展，试着听从这个建议。）说明无论做什么事，都可以尝试这个建议，C项“Schedule the most annoying tasks for the morning”（把最烦人的任务安排在早上）衔接上文，说明该建议的具体内容，衔接恰当，引出下文的例子。故选C项。
【20题详解】
下文“Put the most important or troublesome tasks at the top of your list, and then enjoy the satisfaction of crossing them off early.”（把最重要或最麻烦的任务放在清单的顶部，然后享受提前划掉它们的满足感。）说明先完成最麻烦的任务，会带来轻松的一天。F项“This advice also helps to make a to-do list every night for the next day and rank it”（该建议还有助于每天晚上为第二天做一个待办事项清单，并对其进行排序。）衔接后文，选项中“to-do list”照应后文“your list”，“rank it”照应“Put the most important or troublesome tasks at the top”衔接恰当。故选F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。
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression—this was the theme of this year’s International Public Speaking Competition(IPSC). Thirty-three young speakers aged 16 to 20 from around the world ___21___ The English Speaking Union to tell their stories, including Wu Dongxu from China. To him, the event wasn’t just about giving a ___22___ on first impressions, it also made a strong impression on him.
“Rather than a competition, the ___23___ was more like an enlightening research trip to me, which ___24___ me to see firsthand the differences and ___25___ between Chinese and foreign cultures,” said Wu.
Apart from the ___26___ differences in food, transportation and climate, what ___27___ Wu the most was the distinct styles of Chinese and foreign public speaking.
Although still a teen, Wu is no stranger to the public speaking podium (讲台). But on the stage of the IPSC, speakers had no podium to ___28___ behind. They just had to ___29___ the audience. “It made me realize how ____30____ eye contact and body language are,” said Wu. Speakers have the freedom to express more information with their gestures ____31____ just words.
Another difference that caught Wu’s ____32____ was the evaluation criteria (评价标准). To his surprise, the IPSC organizing committee informed all the contestants before the ____33____ that accents and grammatical errors would not be considered in the evaluation process, meaning that the expression of feelings and your conveyed story are what matter most.
“Audiences are ____34____ to hear powerful stories, ____35____ those that resonate (引起共鸣) with people regardless of where they are from,” said Wu.
21. A. played around B. gathered at C. chatted in D. discussed about
22. A. speech B. treat C. report D. lesson
23. A. exercise B. discovery C. experience D. job
24. A. invited B. asked C. chose D. allowed
25. A. warnings B. examples C. similarities D. entertainments
26. A. special B. awful C. unbelievable D. obvious
27. A. impressed B. moved C. frightened D. worried
28. A. sit B. stand C. climb D. jump
29. A. please B. face C. amuse D. trust
30. A. famous B. boring C. hard D. important
31. A. instead of B. along with C. because of D. according to
32. A. attention B. breath C. step D. word
33. A. performance B. trip C. event D. research
34. A. difficult B. sorry C. careful D. eager
35. A. namely B. especially C. definitely D. naturally
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，主要报道的是一名中国学生吴东旭参加国际演讲比赛（IPSC）的所见所感。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：来自世界各地的33名年龄在16岁至20岁之间的年轻人聚集在英语口语联盟，讲述他们的故事，其中包括来自中国的吴东旭。A. played around不认真对待；B. gathered at聚集；C. chatted in闲聊；D. discussed about讨论。根据上文“Thirty-three young speakers aged 16 to 20 from around the world”指来自世界各地的33名年龄在16岁至20岁之间的年轻人聚集在英语口语联盟，故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对他来说，这次活动不仅仅是关于第一印象的演讲，它也给他留下了深刻的印象。A. speech演讲；B. treat款待；C. report报道；D. lesson课程。根据上文“to tell their stories, including Wu Dongxu from China”可知此处指关于第一印象的演讲。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“与其说是比赛，这次经历对我来说更像是一次启发性的研究之旅，它让我亲眼看到了中外文化的异同，”吴说。A. exercise锻炼；B. discovery发现；C. experience经历；D. job工作。根据上文“Rather than a competition”此处指这次比赛也是一种经历。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“与其说是比赛，这次经历对我来说更像是一次启发性的研究之旅，它让我亲眼看到了中外文化的异同，”吴说。A. invited邀请；B. asked询问；C. chose选择；D. allowed允许。根据后文“me to see firsthand the differences and”指这次比赛让他能够看到中外文化的异同，allow sb. to do sth.表示“允许某人做某事”。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“与其说是比赛，这次经历对我来说更像是一次启发性的研究之旅，它让我亲眼看到了中外文化的异同，”吴说。A. warnings警告；B. examples例子；C. similarities相似；D. entertainments娱乐。与上文“the differences and”差异对应的是相似性。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：除了饮食、交通和气候的明显差异外，给吴印象最深的是中国和外国截然不同的公开演讲风格。A. special特别的；B. awful糟糕的；C. unbelievable难以置信的；D. obvious明显的。根据后文“in food, transportation and climate”可知，饮食、交通和气候是明显的差异，故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：除了饮食、交通和气候的明显差异外，给吴印象最深的是中国和外国截然不同的公开演讲风格。A. impressed使印象深刻；B. moved感动；C. frightened使害怕；D. worried使担心。根据后文“Wu the most was the distinct styles of Chinese and foreign public speaking”可知，给吴印象最深的是中国和外国截然不同的公开演讲风格。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在IPSC的舞台上，演讲者没有讲台可以站在后面。A. sit坐下；B. stand站立；C. climb攀爬；D. jump跳跃。根据上文“Although still a teen, Wu is no stranger to the public speaking podium.(虽然还是个十几岁的孩子，但吴对公共演讲的讲台并不陌生)”可知，此处指演讲者没有讲台可以站在后面。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们只需要面对观众。A. please取悦；B. face面对；C. amuse娱乐；D. trust信任。根据后文“the audience”可知没有讲台，需要面对观众。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：吴说：“这让我意识到眼神交流和肢体语言的重要性。”A. famous出名的；B. boring无聊的；C. hard努力的；D. important重要的。根据后文“eye contact and body language are”指面对观众，眼神交流和肢体语言的重要性。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：演讲者可以自由地用手势表达更多的信息，而不仅仅是语言。A. instead of而不是；B. along with一起；C. because of因为；D. according to根据。根据上文“Speakers have the freedom to express more information with their gestures”可知，演讲者可以自由地用手势表达更多的信息，而不仅仅是语言。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：另一个引起吴注意的不同是评估标准。A. attention注意力；B. breath呼吸；C. step脚步；D. word单词。根据上文“Another difference that caught Wu’s”此处指另一个吸引吴注意力的标准。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：令他惊讶的是，IPSC组委会在活动开始前通知所有参赛者，口音和语法错误不会被考虑在评审过程中，这意味着情感的表达和你所传达的故事是最重要的。A. performance演出；B. trip旅程；C. event事件，活动；D. research研究。根据上文“the IPSC organizing committee informed all the contestants before the”可知，是在活动之前通知参赛者。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他说：“观众渴望听到震撼人心的故事，尤其是那些能引起人们共鸣的故事，无论他们来自哪里。”A. difficult困难的；B. sorry抱歉的；C. careful仔细的；D. eager渴望的。根据后文“to hear powerful stories”指观众渴望听到震撼人心的故事，故选D。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他说：“观众渴望听到震撼人心的故事，尤其是那些能引起人们共鸣的故事，无论他们来自哪里。”A. namely也就是；B. especially特别，尤其；C. definitely肯定；D. naturally自然地。根据后文“those that resonate with people”可知，观众渴望听到震撼人心的故事，尤其是那些能引起人们共鸣的故事，故选B。
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 humor effect is a cognitive bias (认知偏差) that causes people to remember information better when they regard it as humorous.
For example, when students ___36___ (teach) a new concept in a humorous way, such as through a funny story, they’re generally more likely to remember that concept, compared to if they learn it in a non-humorous manner. Information that has the same effect ___37___ concepts includes words, sentences, pictures, and ___38___ (mix) information, such as cartoons and videos.
Humor has various other benefits besides improving memory.
Humor reduces negative emotions, such as ___39___ (angry) or anxiety, which people might experience when processing certain information.
Humor ___40___ (lead) to increased interest. Adding humor to the information that you’re presenting can make it more interesting and appealing to others. For example, ___41___ (advertisement) that use humor receive more attention from people.
Humor, when ___42___ (proper) used in the right circumstances, can improve other people’s impression of you. For example, ___43___ (include) humor in a speech can positively impact the way in ___44___ listeners understand the speaker. Similarly, using humor can improve people’s impression of your warmth ____45____ competence, especially when you combine it with negative information that you need to tell.
【答案】36. are taught
37. on 38. mixed
39. anger 40. leads
41. advertisements
42. properly
43. including
44. which 45. and
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了在不同情境下，使用幽默的好处。
【36题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：例如，当学生以幽默的方式学习一个新概念时，比如通过一个有趣的故事，与以非幽默的方式学习相比，他们通常更容易记住这个概念。时间状语从句的主语students与谓语teach构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为复数名词，谓语用复数。故填are taught。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：对概念有相同影响的信息包括单词、句子、图片和混合信息，如漫画和视频。表示“对……有同样影响”短语为have the same effect on。故填on。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：对概念有相同影响的信息包括单词、句子、图片和混合信息，如漫画和视频。修饰后文名词information应用形容词mixed，意为“混合的”。故填mixed。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：幽默可以减少人们在处理某些信息时可能会经历的负面情绪，比如愤怒或焦虑。作介词的宾语，应用名词anger，不可数，与anxiety并列。故填anger。
【40题详解】
考查时态。句意：幽默能增加兴趣。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为Humor，谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填leads。
【41题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：例如，使用幽默的广告更受人们的关注。根据从句中use为原形，可知此处advertisement用复数。故填advertisements。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：幽默，如果在适当的场合使用得当，可以改善别人对你的印象。修饰动词used应用副词properly，故填properly。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，在演讲中加入幽默可以对听众理解演讲者的方式产生积极影响。作句子的主语，应用动名词形式。故填including。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：例如，在演讲中加入幽默可以对听众理解演讲者的方式产生积极影响。此处为“介词+关系代词”结构修饰先行词way，作介词的宾语，指物，故填which。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：同样，使用幽默可以改善人们对你的热情和能力的印象，尤其是当你把它与你需要告诉的负面信息结合在一起时。此处warmth与competence为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40 分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 假定你是李华，某国际学校学生会主席。你校学生会正在向全体学生征集以“中国科学家精神”(The Spirit of Chinese Scientists)为主题的短视频。请你用英文拟一则征稿启事，
内容包括：1.活动目的；2.作品要求；3.投稿方式及截止时间
Contributions Wanted
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The Student Union
【答案】Contributions Wanted
Hello, everyone! I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union of our school. Our school is collecting some short videos on the theme of “The Spirit of Chinese Scientists”. Here is some useful information about this activity.
The purpose of this activity is to spread the spirit of perseverance to people. In addition, the most important thing is that the submitted work should include a scientist. Finally, if you want to submit a short video, please send it to our school website, and note that the deadline is October 1st.
I hope you can actively participate in our school activities.
The Student Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，某国际学校学生会主席。你校学生会正在向全体学生征集以“中国科学家精神”(The Spirit of Chinese Scientists)为主题的短视频。请你用英文拟一则征稿启事，内容包括：1.活动目的；2.作品要求；3.投稿方式及截止时间。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的：purpose→aim
此外：besides → what’s more→/in addition
最后：finally→in the end→at last
参加：participate in→take part in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Our school is collecting some short videos on the theme of “The Spirit of Chinese Scientists”.
拓展句：Our school is collecting some short videos which should be on the theme of “The Spirit of Chinese Scientists”.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The purpose of this activity is to spread the spirit of perseverance to people.（运用了动词不定式作表语）
【高分句型2】In addition, the most important thing is that the submitted work should include a scientist.（运用了that引导的表语从句）
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Gift Beyond Measure
At an early age, I was crazy about music, dreaming of possessing a piano on which I could practice and play in the way a famous pianist did on the stage. Later when I was getting older, on my way to school, there was an instrument shop that I passed by almost every day. When I saw through the window, in the corner of the shop stood a nice piano which would always attract my eyes so deeply that I even forgot everything around me.
To my sadness, my family was truly struggling. In that period, my mother was laid off from her position and my father was only a clerk in a company. It was just a matter of getting by on a low income, not to mention buying me an expensive piano though they knew I was eager to play that piano so much. The increasing wrinkles in my father’s face even stopped me from having this thought.
Then one day after school, I went as usual to the shop window to look at the piano. However, the piano had gone! It was a big surprise. Someone had purchased the piano that I would stare at almost every day! I should not have been surprised as others had the right to buy it, if they could afford to. However, at the thought of not being able to see that piano any more, tears filled my eyes.
Disappointed and helpless, I wandered aimlessly up and down the street. I felt as though something had been stolen in my heart. After what seemed a year, I returned home, dragging my heavy legs. Hardly had I just gone into the house when my mother called my name. Brushing away my tears, I followed the sound of her voice into the dining-room.
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。
I couldn’t imagine what was happening in front of me.
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Then the door opened and my father appeared, with a big smile on his wrinkled face.
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【答案】参考范文：
I couldn’t imagine what was happening in front of me. Standing there in the room was the very piano I had been longing for day and night. With excitement and surprise in my heart, I couldn’t stop tears streaming down my face. My mother came over to me, saying they knew the piano was what I had dreamed about and my father had tried everything possible to make my dream come true. I was about to say something when there was a sound of footsteps.
Then the door opened and my father appeared, with a big smile on his wrinkled face. I gave him a big hug. “It’s so nice of you, Dad!” I said. I could not imagine how much effort he had made and how hard he was working every day. Maybe only the wrinkles on his face could tell me everything. My father kissed me on the forehead, whispering that he had earned enough to buy the piano at last. Only then did I realize that no gift could measure up to a father’s love.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者很小的时候，就对音乐着迷，梦想有一架钢琴。每天放学时都会经过一家钢琴店，看着里面的钢琴很是渴望。一天，作者发现钢琴店里的钢琴不见了，很是难过，认为一定是被人买走了。但是，回到家后，作者意外地发现那架钢琴居然摆设在自己的家里，后来，作者知道原来是父亲辛苦地挣钱买给作者当作礼物的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我无法想象在我面前发生了什么。”可知，第一段可描写作者进入房间后，看到眼前情景的经过。。
②由第二段首句内容“这时门开了，我父亲走了出来，布满皱纹的脸上挂着灿烂的笑容。”可知，第二段可描写作者对于父亲买钢琴的感激以及作者的感受。。
2.续写线索：进入房间——看到钢琴——内心的兴奋和惊喜——父亲进来了——看到父亲后的感激——作者的感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①过来：came over /come up/come here
②.意识到：realize /be aware of
③.阻止：stop /prevent /hold back
情绪类
①.渴望：longing for /desire/eager to
②.兴奋：excitement / stimulation
【点睛】[高分句型1]. My mother came over to me, saying they knew the piano was what I had dreamed about and my father had tried everything possible to make my dream come true.（运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作伴随状语。）
[高分句型2]. Only then did I realize that no gift could measure up to a father’s love.（运用了only位于句首，句子需要部分倒装。）
