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2023-2024学年高三年级上学期期中检测
英 语 试 题
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共 150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第 Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
做题时，可先将答案写在试卷上。录音内容结束后，必须将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5 小题;每小题1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the woman feel now
A. Awkward. B. Well. C. Anxious.
2. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. An assistant. B. A deliveryman. C. A patient.
3. When is the man leaving for Russia
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 1:00 p. m. C. At 8:00 a. m.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. Inside a bookstore. B. Outside a cinema. C. In a sports center.
5. What did the man want at first
A. An egg. B. A glass of water. C. Some coffee.
第二节(共15 小题:每小题 1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话和独白后有几个小题，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，你都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. What does the man say about the first shirt
A. It is similar to his old shirt.
B. Its color doesn’t suit him.
C. Its price is too high.
7. Which shirt will the man buy
A. The white one. B. The green one. C. The black one.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the woman probably do at Christmas
A. Stay at home alone.
B. Go shopping with her son.
C. Have dinner with the man’s family.
9. What present will the woman give the man
A. A tea box. B. Books. C. Chinese tea.
听第8段材料，回答第 10 至第 12题。
10. What example did the man give to prove his point
A. His aunt’s example.
B. His father’s example.
C. His own example.
11. What did the man do last month
A. He took part in a competition.
B. He learned to play the violin.
C. He taught his father to play the guitar.
12. What can be learned about Susan
A. She learned fast.
B. She was a manager.
C. She put off a meeting.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至第16题。
13. What is the key factor in windsurfing
A. High-quality equipment.
B. Personal physical condition.
C. Previous sporting experience.
14. What advice does Lily give on safety
A Use noticeable board and sail.
B. Prepare life-saving equipment.
C. Tell someone how you can be identified.
15. What does Lily enjoy most about windsurfing
A. Forgetting everyday worries.
B. Learning new techniques.
C. Developing her muscles.
16. What might Lily do in the future
A. Give up windsurfing.
B. Act as a windsurfing coach.
C. Take part in windsurfing competitions.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. Which resolution did the speaker mostly stick to last year
A. Exercising every day.
B. Quitting social media.
C. Doing 20-minute housework each day.
18. How long does the speaker spend on her phone every day
A. One to two hours. B, Two to three hours. C. Three to four hours.
19. What percentage of people typically make New Year’s resolutions
A. At least 25%. B, More than 35%. C. Around 45%.
20. Why do people make resolutions on January 1st
A. To follow the cultural tradition.
B. To decrease the obstacles of old habits.
C. To increase the chances of achieving their goals.
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
With its grand castle and famous festival, Edinburgh is a tourist attraction. But Scotland’s capital isn’t just a collection of big-ticket sights. Set on a series of extinct volcanoes and blessed with charming antique alleys and grand squares, Edinburgh distinguishes itself with long history and unique tradition.
Edinburgh isn’t just worth visiting. It’s worth throwing yourself into. Here’s what you need to know before you dive in.
Arriving in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s airport is 13 km away from the city center. Buses (cheaper), trams (quicker when the roads are busy) and taxis (good for door-to-door drop-offs) connect the final station with the city center. If you’re arriving from outside Britain and you’re not a UK citizen, you’ll need to fill out a passenger-location form.
Booking in advance can be worth it
The earlier you book your accommodation, the better, especially during the festivals. The biggest shows, including the Tattoo, should be booked well in advance too. The world’s biggest arts festival Fringe takes over the city every August. If you’re going, book your accommodation months in advance and be ready to book the biggest shows early too. If you’re not, avoid August. Things also get pretty busy around Hogmanay (the run-up to New Year), but the madness is shorter-lived.
Autumn, when the days are long and bright and the winds are generally mild, will suit most visitors best. But if you don’t mind a spot of wet weather, come in the colder months, when walking along atmospheric streets with museums and bars.
What kind of currency do you need
Scotland has its own banknotes, but English notes are accepted everywhere in Scotland. Card payments are now more common than cash, and they’re the easiest way to pay on public transport too—if you use cash on a bus, you’ll need exact change, or a pass is a good alternative.
1. What does Edinburgh feature as a tour city
A. A variety of unique architecture.
B. A series of unnoticed fancy castles.
C. A collection of big-ticket attractions.
D A combination of sights and cultures.
2. Which is the best season to experience Fringe
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.
3. What kind of payment is preferred on Edinburgh’s public transport
A. Apple pay. B. Card. C. Cheque. D. Cash.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。本文介绍了苏格兰首府爱丁堡的旅游景点和旅行建议。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“With its grand castle and famous festival, Edinburgh is a tourist attraction. But Scotland’s capital isn’t just a collection of big-ticket sights. Set on a series of extinct volcanoes and blessed with charming antique alleys and grand squares, Edinburgh distinguishes itself with long history and unique tradition.(爱丁堡拥有宏伟的城堡和著名的节日，是一个旅游胜地。但是苏格兰的首都不仅仅是一个大型景点的集合。爱丁堡坐落在一系列死火山之上，拥有迷人的古老小巷和宏伟的广场，历史悠久，传统独特)”可知，爱丁堡的特色不仅仅是一个大型景点的集合，还有悠久的历史和独特的传统，所以是风景和文化的结合。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Booking in advance can be worth it下的“The world’s biggest arts festival Fringe takes over the city every August.(每年八月，世界上最大的Fringe节都会在这座城市举行)”可知，Fringe在八月举行，而八月属于夏季。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Card payments are now more common than cash, and they’re the easiest way to pay on public transport too—if you use cash on a bus, you’ll need exact change, or a pass is a good alternative.(信用卡支付现在比现金支付更普遍，而且在公共交通上也是最简单的支付方式——如果你在公共汽车上使用现金，你需要精确的零钱，或者一张通行证是一个很好的选择)”可知，爱丁堡的公共交通工具使用信用卡作为付款方式。故选B项。
B
Zach Conti has been taking up various jobs for four years so he could go to school. To get by and pay the bills. he had to sell his plasma, something he wouldn’t have to do if he had a scholarship.
Unfortunately. Eastern Michigan University could not give any more scholarships, according to the coach of the university’s football team, Chris Creighton. He shared that they’re at 85 scholarships. and no matter how many times he went to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to apply for another one, the answer was no. Luckily, a teammate Dooley, who regards Conti as a family member, was willing to give up his scholarship and give it to Conti.
When asked why he made such a decision, Dooley mentioned he did it because he had seen Conti grow over the years. Seeing him walk away from something that he loves did not sit well with him. In his eyes, giving up his scholarship so Conti can stay and play means everything. For Conti, football was something he really loved, so ever since he got to school, he did whatever it took to stay here and stay in a good position with academics and football and everything.
When the scholarship was presented to him, Conti said he was so thankful for Dooley for his kindness and generosity though he did not expect such a big sacrifice (牺牲) from him. Creighton said he had never seen anything like that before and he was comforted by Dooley’s good deed. Dooley repeated he would do it again in a heartbeat and he hoped to help Conti some more along the way. “I’m proud of what he has become and cannot wait to see what he does on the field,” added Dooley.
4. Why did Zach Conti do many jobs
A. To raise family. B. To gain life skills.
C. To earn a scholarship. D. To afford the school fees.
5. What drove Dooley to give up his scholarship
A. Sense of responsibility. B. Willingness to help others.
C. Eagerness of being praised. D. Recognition of sportsmanship.
6. What can be learned about Conti
A. He sacrificed his learning time to play football.
B. He was worried about his college admission.
C. He showed great sympathy for Dooley.
D. He spared no effort to achieve his goal.
7. What does the story convey
A. Reach out when it is needed.
B. Hard work will finally pay off.
C. Opportunities lie in preparation.
D. One can’t succeed without a team.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。该文章报道了一个叫Zach Conti的学生为了上大学而不得不接受多种工作以支付费用，并且不得不出售自己的血浆。然而，他的大学没有足够的奖学金，但是他的队友Dooley愿意放弃自己的奖学金，转给Conti。受访者被此举深深感动，并表示会继续帮助Conti。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Zach Conti has been taking up various jobs for four years so he could go to school.(为了上学，扎克·孔蒂四年来一直在做各种各样的工作)”可知，Zach Conti干了这么多活是为了上学，支付学费。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“When asked why he made such a decision, Dooley mentioned he did it because he had seen Conti grow over the years. Seeing him walk away from something that he loves did not sit well with him. In his eyes, giving up his scholarship so Conti can stay and play means everything.(当被问及为什么做出这样的决定时，Dooley说，他这样做是因为他看到了Conti多年来的成长。看到他离开他所爱的东西，他很不舒服。在他看来，放弃奖学金让Conti留下来踢球意味着一切)”可推知，Dooley想要帮助Conti，让Dooley放弃了奖学金。故选B项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“For Conti, football was something he really loved, so ever since he got to school, he did whatever it took to stay here and stay in a good position with academics and football and everything.(对Conti来说，足球是他真正热爱的东西，所以自从他来到学校，他尽一切努力留在这里，在学术、足球和一切方面保持良好的地位)”可知，Conti尽一切努力留在这里，为了能踢足球，所以他不遗余力地实现他的目标。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“When the scholarship was presented to him, Conti said he was so thankful for Dooley for his kindness and generosity though he did not expect such a big sacrifice (牺牲) from him. Creighton said he had never seen anything like that before and he was comforted by Dooley’s good deed. Dooley repeated he would do it again in a heartbeat and he hoped to help Conti some more along the way.(当奖学金颁发给他时，Conti说他非常感谢Dooley的善良和慷慨，尽管他没有想到他会做出这么大的牺牲。Creighton说，他以前从未见过这样的事情，Dooley的善举让他感到安慰。Dooley重申他会立即再次这样做，并希望在接下来的路上继续帮助Conti)”以及纵观全文可知，这个故事表达的内容是：在他人需要的时候伸出援手。故选A项。
C
Filtration (过滤) systems are designed to remove multiple harmful substances from water or air at the same time, but pollutants in soil can only be tackled individually or a few at a time — at least for now. A method developed by research center could help turn soil improvement processes from piecemeal to wholesale.
Current methods of removing pollutants from soil take a lot of time and are expensive. Some purification techniques also generate secondary waste streams and use up significant amounts of water or electricity. A team of researchers from the research center showed that mixing polluted soil with non-poisonous compounds that drive electrical current, then destroying the mix with short bursts of electricity does flush out both organic pollutants and heavy metals without using water or generating waste.
The electricity bring soil temperature up to 1000 – 3000 degrees Celsius as needed in seconds, turning organic pollutants into non-poisonous minerals and poisonous heavy metals into steam. Moreover, the process is beneficial to soil fertility (肥沃).
“This newly established method, which we called high-temperature electrothermal process (HET), can remove multiple pollutants at a time,” said Bing Deng, the leader of research team. “It was surprising to us that we do not damage the soil in the process. Being able to regenerate the soil and put it right back where it was is a huge advantage over existing technologies,” said Tour, “Plants actually like it more, because of the minerals that get freed up in the thermal cycling.”
According to researchers, the process worked equally well on wet soil and it was economical and environmentally friendly. They developed two models for both off-and on-site experiments, and were looking forward to taking this process to the next stage—field testing.
8. What is the problem of the existing filtration system
A It is hard to operate. B. It worsens pollution.
C. It is costly to repair. D. It consumes more time.
9. What does the underlined words “flush out” in paragraph 2 most probably mean
A. Leave out. B. Make up for. C. Get rid of. D. Mix up.
10. How does HET help improve soil quality
A. By heating the soil. B. By adding new minerals.
C. By integrating pollutants. D. By pouring in more water.
11. What may the researchers agree
A. The new technology is still at experimental stage.
B. The new methods have proved useful to economy.
C. The two models have been widely used in the field.
D. The soil is greatly improved because of the research.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了一种新的土壤改良方法，该方法可以同时清除多种污染物，且对土壤没有损害。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Filtration (过滤) systems are designed to remove multiple harmful substances from water or air at the same time, but pollutants in soil can only be tackled individually or a few at a time—at least for now.(过滤系统的设计目的是同时去除水中或空气中的多种有害物质，但土壤中的污染物只能单独或一次处理几种——至少目前是这样)”以及第二段“Current methods of removing pollutants from soil take a lot of time and are expensive.(目前清除土壤污染物的方法既费时又昂贵)”可知，现有的过滤系统只能单独或一次处理几种，所以它消耗更多的时间。故选D项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“The electricity bring soil temperature up to 1000 – 3000 degrees Celsius as needed in seconds, turning organic pollutants into non-poisonous minerals and poisonous heavy metals into steam.(电力在几秒钟内将土壤温度提高到1000-3000摄氏度，将有机污染物转化为无毒矿物质，将有毒重金属转化为蒸汽)”可知，通过通电，在几秒钟内将土壤温度提高到1000-3000摄氏度，可以去除土壤污染，所以推知flush out应是“去除”之意，和C项“摆脱”意思相近。故选C项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The electricity bring soil temperature up to 1000–3000 degrees Celsius as needed in seconds, turning organic pollutants into non-poisonous minerals and poisonous heavy metals into steam. Moreover, the process is beneficial to soil fertility (肥沃).(电力在几秒钟内将土壤温度提高到1000-3000摄氏度，将有机污染物转化为无毒矿物质，将有毒重金属转化为蒸汽。此外，该过程有利于土壤肥力)”以及第四段“This newly established method, which we called high-temperature electrothermal process (HET), can remove multiple pollutants at a time(这种新建立的方法，我们称之为高温电热法(HET)，可以一次去除多种污染物)”可知，HET通过加热土壤帮助改善土壤质量。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“According to researchers, the process worked equally well on wet soil and it was economical and environmentally friendly. They developed two models for both off-and on-site experiments, and were looking forward to taking this process to the next stage—field testing.(据研究人员称，这一过程在潮湿的土壤上同样有效，而且既经济又环保。他们开发了两种模型，分别用于场外和现场实验，并期待将这一过程带入下一阶段的现场测试)”可推知，目前这项新技术仍处于试验阶段。故选A项。
D
Dive into icy depths may not sound appealing, but for enthusiasts of cold-water therapy (治疗), the benefits greatly outweigh any short-term discomfort. Participants claim jumping into or swimming in water no warmer than 15 degrees Celsius leaves them energetic and clear-headed, and even relieves pain.
Cold-water therapy has become more mainstream in recent years, in part due to the influence of Wim Hof, a famous Dutch extreme athlete who developed his own method of cold therapy coupled with conscious-breathing techniques, but it’s not a new trend. 2,000years ago, ancient Greeks used water therapy to relieve fatigue and treat fever.
In Scandinavian countries a traditional sauna (桑拿) session is sometimes followed by a cold swimming. Changing between hot and cold temperatures enables blood to move quicker in the skin. High-performance athletes also use ice baths or cold showers to help reduce the delayed-onset muscle pains that follows intense exercise. And recent research suggests impressive benefits for mental health and stress management.
Cold exposure increases “feel-good” hormones, says Harper Phillie, one of a study’s authors. Swimming is also good exercise and often a social activity, which helps to get rid of anxiety and allows the body to feel both pleasure and motivation. Harper has been Coldwater swimming for nearly two decades and compares the stress of cold-water therapy to that of intense exercise. “Done safely, it’s a pretty effective way to train the body,” he says, “But if you’ve got a heart condition, you have to be careful.”
If open water isn’t your thing, consider cold showers. For those wanting to try Coldwater swimming in a lake or ocean, ease into it with short exposure times—just long enough for your body to get past the shock. Never start by submerging your entire body in at once, and always swim with a friend. Gradually increase the time you spend in cold water to three or four minutes, at least once a week. “That’s all you need to get the benefits,” says Harper.
12. What may contribute to the popularity of cold-water therapy
A. Appearance anxiety. B. Celebrity effect.
C. Peer pressure. D. Sports fever.
13. Why do the Scandinavians favor a sauna after a cold swimming
A. To keep their skin smooth. B. To relieve the muscle pain.
C. To bond closer with friends. D. To increase their blood flow.
14. How does cold water therapy benefit Phillie
A. By killing time. B. By lifting spirits.
C. By removing fear. D. By curing diseases.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Cold swimming makes you clear-headed
B. Tolerance training benefits intelligence
C. Dive into coldness, stay in fitness
D. More icy exposure, more gains
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。它通过引用运动员和研究人员的观点，介绍了冷水疗法的好处，以及其在历史和不同文化中的应用。文章宣传了一种健康方式，同时还提供了有用的建议，以帮助那些想尝试冷水疗法的人们。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Cold-water therapy has become more mainstream in recent years, in part due to the influence of Wim Hof, a famous Dutch extreme athlete who developed his own method of cold therapy coupled with conscious-breathing techniques, but it’s not a new trend.(近年来，冷水疗法变得越来越主流，部分原因是荷兰著名极限运动员维姆·霍夫(Wim Hof)的影响，他开发了自己的冷疗法和有意识呼吸技术相结合的方法，但这并不是一种新趋势)”可知，名人效应导致了冷水疗法的流行。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“In Scandinavian countries, a traditional sauna (桑拿) session is sometimes followed by a cold swimming. Changing between hot and cold temperatures enables blood to move quicker in the skin.(在斯堪的纳维亚国家，传统的桑拿浴后有时会进行冷水泳。在冷热温度之间的变化使血液在皮肤中流动得更快)”可知，斯堪的纳维亚人喜欢在冷泳后洗桑拿，因为这可以增加他们的血液流动。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Cold exposure increases “feel-good” hormones, says Harper Phillie, one of a study’s authors. Swimming is also good exercise and often a social activity, which helps to get rid of anxiety and allows the body to feel both pleasure and motivation.(该研究的作者之一哈珀·菲利说，暴露在寒冷中会增加“感觉良好”的荷尔蒙。游泳也是一种很好的运动，经常是一种社交活动，它有助于摆脱焦虑，让身体感受到快乐和动力)”可知，冷水疗法有助于摆脱焦虑，让身体感受到快乐和动力，所以推知，它是通过振奋精神来对Phillie由好处。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Dive into icy depths may not sound appealing, but for enthusiasts of cold-water therapy (治疗), the benefits greatly outweigh any short-term discomfort. Participants claim jumping into or swimming in water no warmer than 15 degrees Celsius leaves them energetic and clear-headed, and even relieves pain.(潜入冰冷的深处听起来可能没什么吸引力，但对于冷水疗法的狂热者来说，它的好处远远超过了任何短期的不适。参与者称，跳入或在温度不超过15摄氏度的水中游泳能让他们精力充沛、头脑清醒，甚至还能缓解疼痛)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了冷水疗法的好处，它可以帮人保持健康，所以C项“Dive into coldness, stay in fitness(潜入寒冷，保持健康)”是本文最好的标题。故选C项。
第二节(共5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Play is so much more than just a way to pass the time. Behind every game, puzzle, or imaginative scene lies a powerful force shaping a child’s development. ___16___ Dive in, and you’ll find the answer.
When children engage in play, they do more than just have fun. ___17___ Neural pathways, those complex networks responsible for thought, learning, and emotion, are enhanced during these leisurely activities. Dr. Jaak Panksepp, a pioneer in developmental neuroscience, highlighted in his research that playful experiences, particularly in the early years, drive the development of these neural pathways.
Beyond cognitive and emotional development, leisure activities are critical in promoting a child’s physical health and flexibility. Whether running or jumping rope, or even playing Beyblades, these actions improve a child’s motor skills. ___18___
Moreover, such physical engagements push children to be more aware of their body movements and spatial surroundings. ___19___ Through play, kids cultivate a symbiotic(共生的) relationship between mind and body, setting the stage for health wholly.
___20___ It’s an essential tool that helps promote brain development, emotional understanding, physical health, creativity, and so much more. By understanding the importance of playing, you can provide your child with the best foundation for a bright and successful future.
A. They’re actively constructing their brains.
B. But why, exactly, is play so vital for kids
C. That’s why these activities boost physical health.
D. Play is more than just a leisurely activity for kids.
E. The connection serves immediate childlike wonder.
F. The constant participation fuels physical and mental abilities.
G. They unconsciously polish their negotiation and cooperation skills.
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. F 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章解释和阐述了玩耍对孩子发展的重要性，并提供了玩耍在认知、情感、身体和创造力方面带来的益处。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Behind every game, puzzle, or imaginative scene lies a powerful force shaping a child’s development(在每一个游戏、谜题或想象场景的背后，都有一股强大的力量塑造着孩子的成长)”可推理出此处上下文说的是玩耍对孩子们来说很重要，分析待选项，B项“But why, exactly, is play so vital for kids ( 但是，为什么玩耍对孩子们如此重要呢？)”表达的含义符合语境，故选B项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“When children engage in play, they do more than just have fun(当孩子们玩的时候，他们不仅仅是玩得开心)”以及下文“Neural pathways, those complex networks responsible for thought, learning, and emotion, are enhanced during these leisurely activities(神经通路，那些负责思考、学习和情感的复杂网络，在这些悠闲的活动中得到了增强。)”可知此处上下文说的是孩子们在玩的时候，大脑中的神经通路也在发生变化，与A项“They’re actively constructing their brains(他们在积极地构建自己的大脑)”表达的含义一致，故选A项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“leisure activities are critical in promoting a child’s physical health and flexibility(休闲活动对促进孩子的身体健康和灵活性至关重要)”以及“Whether running or jumping rope, or even playing Beyblades, these actions improve a child’s motor skills(无论是跑步还是跳绳，甚至是玩Beyblades，这些动作都能提高孩子的运动技能)”可知此处上下文说的是孩子们的活动有益于身体健康，与C项“That’s why these activities boost physical health(这就是为什么这些活动能促进身体健康)”表达的含义一致，故选C项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“such physical engagements push children to be more aware of their body movements and spatial surroundings(这样的身体接触促使孩子们更多地意识到他们的身体动作和空间环境)”以及下文“Through play, kids cultivate a symbiotic(共生的) relationship between mind and body(通过玩耍，孩子们培养了身心之间的共生关系)”可知此处上下文说的是孩子们通过参与玩耍，培养了身心之间的共生关系，与F项“The constant participation fuels physical and mental abilities(不断的参与激发了身体和精神能力)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。
【20题详解】
根据下文“It’s an essential tool that helps promote brain development, emotional understanding, physical health, creativity, and so much more.(这是一个重要的工具，有助于促进大脑发育，情感理解，身体健康，创造力，等等)”可知，此处上下文说的是玩耍不仅仅是一种活动，还是一种重要的工具，与D项“Play is more than just a leisurely activity for kids(玩耍对孩子们来说不仅仅是一种悠闲的活动)”表达的含义一致，故选D项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One cold morning, Lauren Passell, who had been training for an upcoming marathon, was on her way to work. Suddenly, she ___21___ on an icy sidewalk and injured her leg. She___22___ it was nothing big. But it turned out to be more ___23___ than expected.
As she tried to get up, a woman ___24___ from the crowd and knelt beside her. “All I remember is seeing her kind face,” Passell ___25___. “She pushed everyone out of the way and said, ‘I’ve got this.’”
The woman ___26___ herself as Sharon Evans. As Evans helped Passell up, all Passell could think about was that she needed to get to ___27___. But she was in terrible pain, and could ___28___ stand. Seeing this, Evans told Passell to ___29___ while she called a taxi.
Once the taxi arrived, Evans got in with her. Passell tried to tell her that it wasn’t ___30___. But Evans insisted. When the cab pulled up to the hospital, Evans took ___31___. She got the wheelchair for Passell, and wheeled her in. She helped her fill out the paperwork.
When it was time for Passell to be seen by doctors, Evans ___32___ her. The doctors told them she needed to have an immediate ___33___ if not, she couldn’t have walked again.
___34___ Evans’ help and the successful operation, Passell recovered quickly. “I might’ve never run again if Sharon hadn’t shown so much ___35___,” Passell said. she hoped one day she can pick someone off the sidewalk, just like Evans did for her.
21.
A. paced B. slipped C. lay D. ran
22.
A. figured B. doubled C. admitted D. confirmed
23.
A. important B. embarrassing C. regretful D. serious
24.
A. emerged B. heard C. drove D. gathered
25.
A. argued B. recalled C. commented D. explained
26.
A. remembered B. honored C. introduced D. identified
27.
A. bed B. hospital C. training D. work
28.
A. easily B. gradually C. instantly D. barely
29.
A. keep away B. get panicked C. stay put D. break down
30.
A. helpful B. usual C. necessary D. worthy
31.
A. order B. control C. turn D. charge
32.
A. accompanied B. replaced C. defended D. convinced
33.
A. surgery B. check C. rest D. solution
34.
A. In spite of B. Thanks to C. But for D. In case of
35.
A. confidence B. kindness C. gratitude D. admiration
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是Lauren Passell在去上班的路上摔倒了，Sharon Evans挺身而出，送她去医院的善行。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：突然，她在结冰的人行道上滑倒，伤了腿。A. paced踱步；B. slipped滑倒；C. lay躺；D. ran跑。根据下文“injured her leg”可知，她滑倒了，所以才会受伤。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她觉得没什么大不了的。A. figured认为；B. doubled加倍；C. admitted承认；D. confirmed确认。根据下文“it was nothing big”可知，空后内容是她认为的，她觉得这点伤没什么大不了。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但事实证明，情况比预期的更严重。A. important重要的；B. embarrassing令人尴尬的；C. regretful后悔的；D. serious严重的。But表转折，因此此处表示“但事实证明，情况比预期的更严重”，故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她试图站起来时，一个女人从人群中走出来，跪在她身边。A. emerged出现；B. heard听见；C. drove开车；D. gathered聚集。根据下文“from the crowd and knelt beside her.”可知，一个女人从人群中走出来，前来帮助她，也就是从人群中出现。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我只记得她慈祥的面容，”Passell回忆道。A. argued争论；B. recalled回想起；C. commented评论；D. explained解释。根据上文“All I remember is seeing her kind face”可知，这是Passell在回忆当时的情况。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这位女士介绍自己是Sharon Evans。A. remembered记得；B. honored尊敬；C. introduced介绍；D. identified识别。根据下文“herself as Sharon Evans”可知，那个女人是介绍自己的名字。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当Evans扶起Passell时，Passell满脑子想的都是她要去工作了。A. bed床；B. hospital医院；C. training训练；D. work工作。根据第一段“on her way to work”可知，Passell在去上班的路上摔倒，所以她想着要去工作。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：但是她非常痛苦，几乎站不起来。A. easily轻易地；B. gradually逐渐；C. instantly立刻；D. barely几乎不。根据上文“she was in terrible pain”和下文“she called a taxi”可知，Passell太疼了，所以几乎站不起来。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：看到这种情况，Evans让Passell待在原地，等她叫辆出租车。A. keep away远离，避开；B. get panicked恐慌；C. stay put不动；D. break down出故障。根据上文“But she was in terrible pain, and could ___8___ stand”可知，Passell站不起来，所以Evans让Passell待在原地不动。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Passell试图告诉她没有必要。A. helpful有帮助的；B. usual通常的；C. necessary必要的；D. worthy值得的。根据上文“Evans got in with her. Passell tried to tell her that it wasn’t”可知，Evans跟着Passell上了车，Passell说没有必要。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当出租车停在医院前时，Evans接管了一切。A. order命令；B. control控制；C. turn转向；D. charge掌管。根据下文“She got the wheelchair for Passell, and wheeled her in. She helped her fill out the paperwork”可知，到了医院以后，一切由Evans负责，take charge意为“接管”。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Passell要去看医生的时候，Evans陪着她。A. accompanied陪伴；B. replaced代替；C. defended保卫；D. convinced使信服。根据下文“The doctors told them”可知，Evans陪着Passell去看医生。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：医生告诉他们，如果不做手术，她就不能再走路了。A. surgery手术；B. check检查；C. rest休息；D. solution解决办法。根据下文“the successful operation”可知，她做了个手术。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：多亏了Evans的帮助和手术的成功，Passell很快恢复了健康。A. In spite of尽管；B. Thanks to多亏了；C. But for要不是；D. In case of假如。根据下文“Evans’ help and the successful operation, Passell recovered quickly”可知，多亏了Evans的帮助和手术的成功，Passell很快恢复了健康。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Passell说：“如果不是Sharon对我这么好，我可能再也不会参加跑步了。”A. confidence自信；B. kindness善意；C. gratitude感激；D. admiration羡慕。根据上文“Evans’ help”和前文的描述可知，Evans帮了Passell，所以是给了Passell很多善意。故选B。
第Ⅱ卷
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。
Paper-making is traditionally believed to have been invented by CaiLun during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Till today, the paper-making technology ___36___ (recognize) by the world for its remarkable contribution in promoting the development of human civilization. Though paper-making is one of the four great inventions of our country, the development of high-end watercolor paper started ___37___ (relative) late.
Shi Liming, ___38___ paper-making craftsman in Baoding, Hebei province, has been working on the development of high-quality domestic watercolor paper for more than three decades in the industry. ___39___ (establish) in 1992 in Baoding, Shi’s factory, the Baoding Huarong Paper Factory, makes ___40___ (produce) not only for domestic markets but also for customers in more than 40 countries.
His factory mainly produces paper ___41___ watercolor, oil painting and industrial use, aimed at producing high-quality watercolor paper. While ___42___ (make) the watercolor paper, Shi devotes himself to showcasing the ___43___ (excellent) of Chinese art and craftsmanship.
Later, Shi set up the Baohong Art Museum ___44___ (promote) paper-related knowledge and artistic experience. The museum contains various exhibition areas for multiple functions, ___45___visitors can experience making paper by hand and other interesting hand-on activities.
【答案】36. has been recognized
37. relatively
38. a 39. Established
40. products
41. for 42. making
43. excellence
44. to promote
45. where
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了河北省保定市的一位手工艺人石立明在造纸行业研发高端水彩纸已有30多年，他的工厂生产的产品不仅面向国内市场，还面向40多个国家的客户。他的工厂主要生产水彩、油画和工业用纸，致力于生产高质量的水彩纸。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态和语态以及主谓一致。句意：直到今天，造纸技术为促进人类文明的发展所作出的卓越贡献仍为世界所公认。分析句子结构可知，recognize作本句谓语，和主语the paper-making technology是被动关系，用被动语态，根据时间状语Till today可知，用现在完成时，主语为第三人称单数。故填has been recognized。
37题详解】
考查副词。句意：造纸术虽然是我国四大发明之一，但高端水彩纸的发展起步相对较晚。空处修饰空后的副词，应用副词修饰。故填relatively。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：石立明是河北保定的一位造纸工匠，三十多年来，他一直致力于开发高品质的国产水彩纸。根据句意以及空后paper-making craftsman为单数名词可知，此处“一位造纸工匠”为泛指概念，结合paper-making为首音节辅音单词，所以为不定冠词a。故填a
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：1992年成立于保定的保定华荣纸厂不仅为国内市场生产产品，还为40多个国家的客户提供产品。分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词makes，所以establish用非谓语形式，和逻辑主语Shi’s factory为被动关系，用过去分词表被动，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Established。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：1992年成立于保定的保定华荣纸厂不仅为国内市场生产产品，还为40多个国家的客户提供产品。空前是动词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，produce的名词形式product意为“产品”符合题意，为可数名词，根据句意，此处用复数形式。故填products。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：他的工厂主要生产水彩纸、油画纸和工业用纸，旨在生产高品质的水彩纸。根据句意，此处表达“为水彩，油画和工业用生产纸”之意，应用介词for。故填for。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在制作水彩纸的同时，他致力于展示中国艺术和工艺的卓越。此处应用非谓语动词和while构成时间状语，make和逻辑主语Shi之间为主动关系，应用现在分词，故填making。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：在制作水彩纸的同时，他致力于展示中国艺术和工艺的卓越。空前是定冠词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，excellent的名词形式是excellence，不可数。故填excellence。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：后来，他成立了宝红美术馆，推广与纸有关的知识和艺术体验。分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词set up，所以promote用非谓语形式，根据句意，此处表目的，用不定式作目的状语。故填to promote。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：博物馆包含多种功能的展览区域，游客可以体验手工造纸和其他有趣的动手活动。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是museum，在从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where引导从句。故填where。
第四部分 写作(满分 40 分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是高中生李华。近期趵突泉公园正在举行花展，你的外教Mr. Brown非常喜爱园艺。请你写封邮件邀请他一同前往，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 具体内容（约定时间地点，游览计划等）；
3. 表达期待。
注意：
1. 字数 80词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Brown,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Mr. Brown,
It is my great pleasure to invite you to appreciate the flower exhibition being held in Baotu Spring Park with me. I know how much you love gardening, and this flower exhibition is sure to excite and delight you.
First of all, I’d like to know whether this Saturday is convenient for you If so, we can meet at the gate of Baotu Spring Park at 8:00. There are diversified flowers and plants here to let you taste the charm of nature. We can take selfies among those bright-coloured flowers and learn some knowledge about flower cultivation.
I am sure it will be a very pleasant and unforgettable experience. Looking forward to your earliest and positive reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇是一篇应用文写作。要求考生写一封邀请信，根据提示邀请非常喜爱园艺的外教Mr. Brown一同前往近期趵突泉公园正在举行花展。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
使人兴奋：excite→thrill
首先：first of all→to begin with
多样化的：diversified→various
品味：taste →appreciate
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：It is my great pleasure to invite you to appreciate the flower exhibition being held in Baotu Spring Park with me.
拓展句：It is my great pleasure to invite you to appreciate the flower exhibition with me, which is held in Baotu Spring Park.
【点睛】[高分句型1]I know how much you love gardening, and this flower exhibition is sure to excite and delight you.(运用了how much引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]First of all, I’d like to know whether this Saturday is convenient for you (运用了whether引导的宾语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was midnight on Dec. 4. Harrison Bentzen, a student at the University of Central Lancashire, had been working on her final exam in the library and was ready to go back home for a good sleep. As she reached the bus stop, she found her bank card was missing. She searched her bag, only to find she was out of cash. It was still dark and rather cold. Her home was 20 miles away and it was impossible for her to walk home. Tired and cold, she had no idea how she was going back home.
At that time, a nearby homeless man noticed what had happened to her and was concerned for her safety. He approached Harrison with 3 in hand,“ Miss, this is all I’ve got. Take it! Get a cab!” Harrison was deeply moved by how a homeless man with nothing could offer her his last bit of money just to help her get home. She was deeply grateful for his kindness, but could not accept the homeless man’s last bit of money.
She declined the offer, but the homeless man’s act of kindness stayed in Harrison’s mind and heart the following week, and finally she decided to try and find him again so that she could somehow repay his kindness.
She set on a mission to find this homeless man. While searching, she learned that his name was Robbie and he was regularly kind to people around. “The more I spoke about him, the more good deeds I learned about him, such as him returning wallets untouched to pedestrians,” Harrison later posted the story on her Facebook.
Harrison eventually found the kind homeless man and was able to thank him, and she learned about his situation. “He has been homeless for 7 months and needs to get back on his feet but cannot get work due to having no address…I decided to help him get off the streets and into a flat,” Harrison wrote.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Harrison shared the story online and launched a donation to help Robbie.
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The funds really took Robbie by surprise.
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【答案】 Harrison shared the story online and launched a donation to help Robbie. With the story going viral online, a large number of people were touched by how kind Robbie had been to Harrison. Donation started to pour in and the funds were increasing day by day. A hotel manager even called Harrison，offering free accommodation for Robbie. Harrison was excited about people’s positive response, which was beyond her expectation. Within days, she ended up raising far enough money to pay for a flat. Harrison couldn’t wait to give Robbie the funds.
The funds really took Robbie by surprise. Moved to tears, he thanked Harrison for what she had done for him but refused to accept funds, saying that he had never expected anything in return. Harrison told Robbie it was his act of kindness that brought out the best of people and he deserved it, Hearing that, Robbie decided to give the money to a charity which could provide him with housing and then could use the excess funds to help other homeless people in their community who were in his same situation.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了大学生Harrison Bentzen在一天晚上，在她丢失银行卡身无分文的情况下，一个无家可归的人Robbie送给她钱让她打车回家，后来Harrison筹钱帮助Robbie的暖心故事。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句“Harrison在网上分享了这个故事，并发起了一项捐款来帮助罗比。”可以预测第一段可描写Harrison的帖子在网上引起了人们的关注。大家纷纷伸出援助之手，很快就筹到了足够的钱帮助Robbie。Harrison带着筹款去见Robbie。
②由第二段首句内容“这笔资金让Robbie大吃一惊”可知，第二段可描写Robbie得知这一切的惊讶之情。他感谢大家的帮助，同时也想要用多余的善款继续帮助需要帮助的人。
2.续写线索：人们踊跃筹款——带着筹款去找Robbie——Robbie拒绝捐款——捐出筹款帮助需要帮助的人。
3.词汇激活
行为类
①涌入：pour in/swarm into
②提供：offer/supply/provide
③筹钱：raise money/get aid from finance
情绪类
①感动：touched/moved
②惊讶：surprise/astonishment/amazement
【点睛】[高分句型1] With the story going viral online, a large number of people were touched by how kind Robbie had been to Harrison. （运用了with复合结构和how引导宾语从句）
[高分句型2] Harrison was excited about people’s positive response, which was beyond her expectation.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句）
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2023-2024学年高三年级上学期期中检测
英 语 试 题
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共 150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后.用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第 Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
做题时，可先将答案写在试卷上。录音内容结束后，必须将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5 小题;每小题1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the woman feel now
A. Awkward. B. Well. C. Anxious.
2. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. An assistant. B. A deliveryman. C. A patient.
3. When is the man leaving for Russia
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 1:00 p. m. C. At 8:00 a. m.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. Inside a bookstore. B. Outside a cinema. C. In a sports center.
5. What did the man want at first
A. An egg. B. A glass of water. C. Some coffee.
第二节(共15 小题:每小题 1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话和独白后有几个小题，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，你都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. What does the man say about the first shirt
A. It is similar to his old shirt.
B. Its color doesn’t suit him.
C. Its price is too high.
7. Which shirt will the man buy
A. The white one. B. The green one. C. The black one.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the woman probably do at Christmas
A. Stay at home alone.
B. Go shopping with her son.
C. Have dinner with the man’s family.
9. What present will the woman give the man
A. A tea box. B. Books. C. Chinese tea.
听第8段材料，回答第 10 至第 12题。
10. What example did the man give to prove his point
A. His aunt’s example.
B. His father’s example.
C. His own example.
11. What did the man do last month
A. He took part in a competition.
B. He learned to play the violin.
C. He taught his father to play the guitar.
12. What can be learned about Susan
A. She learned fast.
B. She was a manager.
C. She put off a meeting.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至第16题。
13. What is the key factor in windsurfing
A. High-quality equipment.
B. Personal physical condition.
C Previous sporting experience.
14. What advice does Lily give on safety
A. Use noticeable board and sail.
B. Prepare life-saving equipment.
C. Tell someone how you can be identified.
15. What does Lily enjoy most about windsurfing
A. Forgetting everyday worries.
B. Learning new techniques.
C. Developing her muscles.
16. What might Lily do in the future
A. Give up windsurfing.
B. Act as a windsurfing coach.
C. Take part in windsurfing competitions.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. Which resolution did the speaker mostly stick to last year
A. Exercising every day.
B. Quitting social media.
C. Doing 20-minute housework each day.
18. How long does the speaker spend on her phone every day
A. One to two hours. B, Two to three hours. C. Three to four hours.
19. What percentage of people typically make New Year’s resolutions
A. At least 25%. B, More than 35%. C. Around 45%.
20. Why do people make resolutions on January 1st
A. To follow the cultural tradition.
B. To decrease the obstacles of old habits.
C. To increase the chances of achieving their goals.
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
With its grand castle and famous festival, Edinburgh is a tourist attraction. But Scotland’s capital isn’t just a collection of big-ticket sights. Set on a series of extinct volcanoes and blessed with charming antique alleys and grand squares, Edinburgh distinguishes itself with long history and unique tradition.
Edinburgh isn’t just worth visiting. It’s worth throwing yourself into. Here’s what you need to know before you dive in.
Arriving in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s airport is 13 km away from the city center. Buses (cheaper) trams (quicker when the roads are busy) and taxis (good for door-to-door drop-offs) connect the final station with the city center. If you’re arriving from outside Britain and you’re not a UK citizen, you’ll need to fill out a passenger-location form.
Booking in advance can be worth it
The earlier you book your accommodation, the better, especially during the festivals. The biggest shows, including the Tattoo, should be booked well in advance too. The world’s biggest arts festival Fringe takes over the city every August. If you’re going, book your accommodation months in advance and be ready to book the biggest shows early too. If you’re not, avoid August. Things also get pretty busy around Hogmanay (the run-up to New Year), but the madness is shorter-lived.
Autumn, when the days are long and bright and the winds are generally mild, will suit most visitors best. But if you don’t mind a spot of wet weather, come in the colder months, when walking along atmospheric streets with museums and bars.
What kind of currency do you need
Scotland has its own banknotes, but English notes are accepted everywhere in Scotland. Card payments are now more common than cash, and they’re the easiest way to pay on public transport too—if you use cash on a bus, you’ll need exact change, or a pass is a good alternative.
1. What does Edinburgh feature as a tour city
A. A variety of unique architecture.
B. A series of unnoticed fancy castles.
C. A collection of big-ticket attractions.
D. A combination of sights and cultures.
2. Which is the best season to experience Fringe
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.
3. What kind of payment is preferred on Edinburgh’s public transport
A. Apple pay. B. Card. C. Cheque. D. Cash.
B
Zach Conti has been taking up various jobs for four years so he could go to school. To get by and pay the bills. he had to sell his plasma, something he wouldn’t have to do if he had a scholarship.
Unfortunately. Eastern Michigan University could not give any more scholarships, according to the coach of the university’s football team, Chris Creighton. He shared that they’re at 85 scholarships. and no matter how many times he went to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to apply for another one, the answer was no. Luckily, a teammate Dooley, who regards Conti as a family member, was willing to give up his scholarship and give it to Conti.
When asked why he made such a decision, Dooley mentioned he did it because he had seen Conti grow over the years. Seeing him walk away from something that he loves did not sit well with him. In his eyes, giving up his scholarship so Conti can stay and play means everything. For Conti, football was something he really loved, so ever since he got to school, he did whatever it took to stay here and stay in a good position with academics and football and everything.
When the scholarship was presented to him, Conti said he was so thankful for Dooley for his kindness and generosity though he did not expect such a big sacrifice (牺牲) from him. Creighton said he had never seen anything like that before and he was comforted by Dooley’s good deed. Dooley repeated he would do it again in a heartbeat and he hoped to help Conti some more along the way. “I’m proud of what he has become and cannot wait to see what he does on the field,” added Dooley.
4. Why did Zach Conti do many jobs
A. To raise family. B. To gain life skills.
C. To earn a scholarship. D. To afford the school fees.
5. What drove Dooley to give up his scholarship
A. Sense of responsibility. B. Willingness to help others.
C. Eagerness of being praised. D. Recognition of sportsmanship.
6. What can be learned about Conti
A. He sacrificed his learning time to play football.
B. He was worried about his college admission.
C. He showed great sympathy for Dooley.
D. He spared no effort to achieve his goal.
7. What does the story convey
A Reach out when it is needed.
B. Hard work will finally pay off.
C. Opportunities lie in preparation.
D. One can’t succeed without a team.
C
Filtration (过滤) systems are designed to remove multiple harmful substances from water or air at the same time, but pollutants in soil can only be tackled individually or a few at a time — at least for now. A method developed by research center could help turn soil improvement processes from piecemeal to wholesale.
Current methods of removing pollutants from soil take a lot of time and are expensive. Some purification techniques also generate secondary waste streams and use up significant amounts of water or electricity. A team of researchers from the research center showed that mixing polluted soil with non-poisonous compounds that drive electrical current, then destroying the mix with short bursts of electricity does flush out both organic pollutants and heavy metals without using water or generating waste.
The electricity bring soil temperature up to 1000 – 3000 degrees Celsius as needed in seconds, turning organic pollutants into non-poisonous minerals and poisonous heavy metals into steam. Moreover, the process is beneficial to soil fertility (肥沃).
“This newly established method, which we called high-temperature electrothermal process (HET), can remove multiple pollutants at a time,” said Bing Deng, the leader of research team. “It was surprising to us that we do not damage the soil in the process. Being able to regenerate the soil and put it right back where it was is a huge advantage over existing technologies,” said Tour, “Plants actually like it more, because of the minerals that get freed up in the thermal cycling.”
According to researchers, the process worked equally well on wet soil and it was economical and environmentally friendly. They developed two models for both off-and on-site experiments, and were looking forward to taking this process to the next stage—field testing.
8. What is the problem of the existing filtration system
A. It is hard to operate. B. It worsens pollution.
C. It is costly to repair. D. It consumes more time.
9. What does the underlined words “flush out” in paragraph 2 most probably mean
A. Leave out. B. Make up for. C. Get rid of. D. Mix up.
10. How does HET help improve soil quality
A. By heating the soil. B. By adding new minerals.
C. By integrating pollutants. D. By pouring in more water.
11. What may the researchers agree
A. The new technology is still at experimental stage.
B. The new methods have proved useful to economy.
C. The two models have been widely used in the field.
D. The soil is greatly improved because of the research.
D
Dive into icy depths may not sound appealing, but for enthusiasts of cold-water therapy (治疗), the benefits greatly outweigh any short-term discomfort. Participants claim jumping into or swimming in water no warmer than 15 degrees Celsius leaves them energetic and clear-headed, and even relieves pain.
Cold-water therapy has become more mainstream in recent years, in part due to the influence of Wim Hof, a famous Dutch extreme athlete who developed his own method of cold therapy coupled with conscious-breathing techniques, but it’s not a new trend. 2,000years ago, ancient Greeks used water therapy to relieve fatigue and treat fever.
In Scandinavian countries, a traditional sauna (桑拿) session is sometimes followed by a cold swimming. Changing between hot and cold temperatures enables blood to move quicker in the skin. High-performance athletes also use ice baths or cold showers to help reduce the delayed-onset muscle pains that follows intense exercise. And recent research suggests impressive benefits for mental health and stress management.
Cold exposure increases “feel-good” hormones, says Harper Phillie, one of a study’s authors. Swimming is also good exercise and often a social activity, which helps to get rid of anxiety and allows the body to feel both pleasure and motivation. Harper has been Coldwater swimming for nearly two decades and compares the stress of cold-water therapy to that of intense exercise. “Done safely, it’s a pretty effective way to train the body,” he says, “But if you’ve got a heart condition, you have to be careful.”
If open water isn’t your thing, consider cold showers. For those wanting to try Coldwater swimming in a lake or ocean, ease into it with short exposure times—just long enough for your body to get past the shock. Never start by submerging your entire body in at once, and always swim with a friend. Gradually increase the time you spend in cold water to three or four minutes, at least once a week. “That’s all you need to get the benefits,” says Harper.
12. What may contribute to the popularity of cold-water therapy
A. Appearance anxiety. B. Celebrity effect.
C. Peer pressure. D. Sports fever.
13. Why do the Scandinavians favor a sauna after a cold swimming
A. To keep their skin smooth. B. To relieve the muscle pain.
C. To bond closer with friends. D. To increase their blood flow.
14. How does cold water therapy benefit Phillie
A. By killing time. B. By lifting spirits.
C. By removing fear. D. By curing diseases.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Cold swimming makes you clear-headed
B. Tolerance training benefits intelligence
C. Dive into coldness, stay in fitness
D. More icy exposure, more gains
第二节(共5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Play is so much more than just a way to pass the time. Behind every game, puzzle, or imaginative scene lies a powerful force shaping a child’s development. ___16___ Dive in, and you’ll find the answer.
When children engage in play, they do more than just have fun. ___17___ Neural pathways, those complex networks responsible for thought, learning, and emotion, are enhanced during these leisurely activities. Dr. Jaak Panksepp, a pioneer in developmental neuroscience, highlighted in his research that playful experiences, particularly in the early years, drive the development of these neural pathways.
Beyond cognitive and emotional development, leisure activities are critical in promoting a child’s physical health and flexibility. Whether running or jumping rope, or even playing Beyblades, these actions improve a child’s motor skills. ___18___
Moreover, such physical engagements push children to be more aware of their body movements and spatial surroundings. ___19___ Through play, kids cultivate a symbiotic(共生的) relationship between mind and body, setting the stage for health wholly.
___20___ It’s an essential tool that helps promote brain development emotional understanding, physical health, creativity, and so much more. By understanding the importance of playing, you can provide your child with the best foundation for a bright and successful future.
A. They’re actively constructing their brains.
B. But why, exactly, is play so vital for kids
C. That’s why these activities boost physical health.
D. Play is more than just a leisurely activity for kids.
E. The connection serves immediate childlike wonder.
F. The constant participation fuels physical and mental abilities.
G. They unconsciously polish their negotiation and cooperation skills.
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。
One cold morning, Lauren Passell, who had been training for an upcoming marathon, was on her way to work. Suddenly, she ___21___ on an icy sidewalk and injured her leg. She___22___ it was nothing big. But it turned out to be more ___23___ than expected.
As she tried to get up, a woman ___24___ from the crowd and knelt beside her. “All I remember is seeing her kind face,” Passell ___25___. “She pushed everyone out of the way and said, ‘I’ve got this.’”
The woman ___26___ herself as Sharon Evans. As Evans helped Passell up, all Passell could think about was that she needed to get to ___27___. But she was in terrible pain, and could ___28___ stand. Seeing this, Evans told Passell to ___29___ while she called a taxi.
Once the taxi arrived, Evans got in with her. Passell tried to tell her that it wasn’t ___30___. But Evans insisted. When the cab pulled up to the hospital, Evans took ___31___. She got the wheelchair for Passell, and wheeled her in. She helped her fill out the paperwork.
When it was time for Passell to be seen by doctors, Evans ___32___ her. The doctors told them she needed to have an immediate ___33___ if not, she couldn’t have walked again.
___34___ Evans’ help and the successful operation, Passell recovered quickly. “I might’ve never run again if Sharon hadn’t shown so much ___35___,” Passell said. she hoped one day she can pick someone off the sidewalk, just like Evans did for her.
21.
A. paced B. slipped C. lay D. ran
22.
A. figured B. doubled C. admitted D. confirmed
23.
A. important B. embarrassing C. regretful D. serious
24.
A. emerged B. heard C. drove D. gathered
25.
A. argued B. recalled C. commented D. explained
26.
A. remembered B. honored C. introduced D. identified
27.
A. bed B. hospital C. training D. work
28.
A. easily B. gradually C. instantly D. barely
29.
A. keep away B. get panicked C. stay put D. break down
30.
A. helpful B. usual C. necessary D. worthy
31.
A. order B. control C. turn D. charge
32.
A. accompanied B. replaced C. defended D. convinced
33.
A. surgery B. check C. rest D. solution
34.
A. In spite of B. Thanks to C. But for D. In case of
35.
A. confidence B. kindness C. gratitude D. admiration
第Ⅱ卷
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。
Paper-making is traditionally believed to have been invented by CaiLun during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Till today the paper-making technology ___36___ (recognize) by the world for its remarkable contribution in promoting the development of human civilization. Though paper-making is one of the four great inventions of our country, the development of high-end watercolor paper started ___37___ (relative) late.
Shi Liming, ___38___ paper-making craftsman in Baoding, Hebei province, has been working on the development of high-quality domestic watercolor paper for more than three decades in the industry. ___39___ (establish) in 1992 in Baoding, Shi’s factory, the Baoding Huarong Paper Factory, makes ___40___ (produce) not only for domestic markets but also for customers in more than 40 countries.
His factory mainly produces paper ___41___ watercolor, oil painting and industrial use, aimed at producing high-quality watercolor paper. While ___42___ (make) the watercolor paper, Shi devotes himself to showcasing the ___43___ (excellent) of Chinese art and craftsmanship.
Later, Shi set up the Baohong Art Museum ___44___ (promote) paper-related knowledge and artistic experience. The museum contains various exhibition areas for multiple functions, ___45___visitors can experience making paper by hand and other interesting hand-on activities.
第四部分 写作(满分 40 分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是高中生李华。近期趵突泉公园正在举行花展，你的外教Mr. Brown非常喜爱园艺。请你写封邮件邀请他一同前往，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 具体内容（约定时间地点，游览计划等）；
3. 表达期待。
注意：
1. 字数 80词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Brown,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was midnight on Dec. 4. Harrison Bentzen, a student at the University of Central Lancashire, had been working on her final exam in the library and was ready to go back home for a good sleep. As she reached the bus stop, she found her bank card was missing. She searched her bag, only to find she was out of cash. It was still dark and rather cold. Her home was 20 miles away and it was impossible for her to walk home. Tired and cold, she had no idea how she was going back home.
At that time, a nearby homeless man noticed what had happened to her and was concerned for her safety. He approached Harrison with 3 in hand,“ Miss, this is all I’ve got. Take it! Get a cab!” Harrison was deeply moved by how a homeless man with nothing could offer her his last bit of money just to help her get home. She was deeply grateful for his kindness, but could not accept the homeless man’s last bit of money.
She declined the offer, but the homeless man’s act of kindness stayed in Harrison’s mind and heart the following week, and finally she decided to try and find him again so that she could somehow repay his kindness.
She set on a mission to find this homeless man. While searching, she learned that his name was Robbie and he was regularly kind to people around. “The more I spoke about him, the more good deeds I learned about him, such as him returning wallets untouched to pedestrians,” Harrison later posted the story on her Facebook.
Harrison eventually found the kind homeless man and was able to thank him, and she learned about his situation. “He has been homeless for 7 months and needs to get back on his feet but cannot get work due to having no address…I decided to help him get off the streets and into a flat,” Harrison wrote.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Harrison shared the story online and launched a donation to help Robbie.
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The funds really took Robbie by surprise.
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