蒙城第八中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考调研
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
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How old is the woman now
A. 20 years old. B. 45 years old. C. 65 years old.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
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Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At home. B. At a hospital. C. At a drug store.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
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What is the man most satisfied with about the new job
A. The location. B. The pay. C. The vacation time.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: I’m so glad I left my old job. It was closer to my home than my new job, but the pay was so low.
W: So you’re happy with the new job.
M: I am. The only thing I don’t like is the vacation time. I get only three weeks a year.
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What time of day is it now
A. Morning. B. Afternoon. C. Evening.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: I’ve been up early in the morning. I’m getting a bit tired now.
W: We still have a lot of work to do. Do you want some coffee now
M: I would. But if I drink coffee around this time in the afternoon, I can’t sleep at night.
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What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Host and guest.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me sir. What made you decide to join our company You know we are rather small and young.
M: I believe I would have better opportunities in a small but rapidly expanding company like yours.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟; 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What does Amanda want to do
A. Send a card. B. Make a call. C. Hold a party.
7. What is John doing
A. Giving an explanation.
B. Sharing an experience.
C. Making an apology.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: John, do you have Lucy’s phone number I have a problem.
M: What’s the problem, Amanda
W: When I finished speaking to Lucy this morning, she said, “See you later.” Now I’ve realized I don’t know when and where I’m supposed to meet her, and I don’t have her number to ask her.
M: Ah, well, you don’t need to worry about that. That was just her friendly way of saying goodbye to you. It’s like when British people say, “Are you all right ” It’s just a greeting. They don’t think anything is wrong with you and you don’t need to tell them how you are.
W: So “see you later” doesn’t mean anything
M: No, not really.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Why is the woman going to Greece
A. To visit a famous park. B. To attend university. C. To see her family.
9. How can the man be best described
A. A professional tour guide.
B. A helpful travel partner.
C. A friendly stranger.
【答案】8. C 9. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, I couldn’t help noticing you have a map of Sofia. That’s very cool . I haven’t seen someone use paper maps in ages.
W: It’s old-fashioned, but I love paper maps. Plus, they are offered for free at the airport.
M: Oh, so you just arrived in Bulgaria
W: Just today! The university is out for holiday, so I’m flying to Greece to visit family. But I have to stay in Bulgaria for 12 hours before my next flight, so I figured I’d explore the city!
M: What luck that we could meet in this park! Bulgaria is famous for yogurt. Try some while you’re here. I hope your trip is lovely!
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How is the woman probably feeling
A. Upset. B. Confident. C. Satisfied.
11. Which part of the woman’s car is broken this time
A. Its window. B. Its engine. C. Its door.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Do some research online.
B. Find cheaper service.
C. Buy a Ford car.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. A
【解析】
【原文】W: You know what, my car has cost me a lot of money.
M: Oh no, what happened this time I thought German cars were very good in quality. You only just replaced the windows and the engine last month.
W: Yes, German cars are usually very satisfying, but unfortunately, mine has been the opposite. There is an electrical problem this time, meaning the door will not always open.
M: Oh, that is annoying. How much will it cost to repair
W: The repairman said it would be between $500 and $600. Don’t you think that seems a little high
M: I’m not sure, but I have a Ford car and the parts are very cheap to replace. Have you searched the Internet to see if other people have had the same problem
W: Not yet, good idea though.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is the man doing
A. Cooking. B. Exercising. C. Preparing for a meeting.
14. How does the woman sound after learning the man’s weight loss
A. Serious. B. Surprised. C. Happy.
15. How does the man get to work now
A. By train. B. By bus. C. By bike.
16. What will the man do to help the woman
A. Make salads for her. B. Go jogging with her. C. Lend a book to her.
【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. C
【解析】
【原文】W: That smells good. What are you making
M: My breakfast for tomorrow. I’ve got a very early start tomorrow morning.
W: What are you going to do
M: I’ve got a meeting at my company’s head office. If I don’t prepare, I know I’ll end up eating something unhealthy at the train station. I’ve also made a salad to take with me for lunch.
W: Wow! You’re very serious about losing weight, aren’t you
M: I am. And I’m happy to say it’s working!
W: Oh, really
M: Yes, I’ve lost six pounds since I started at the beginning of the year. I weighed 180 pounds when I started in January.
W: That’s amazing, and in only four months! Have you been exercising too
M: Yes. I used to take the bus to work, and now I ride a bike instead.
W: Maybe I should try to learn from you!
M: You don’t need to lose any weight!
W: I may be slim, but I eat too much junk food. And I drive everywhere, even when it would be easy to walk.
M: Well, I can lend you the book that inspired me.
W: That would be great! Thanks.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Who is the speaker
A. A social psychologist. B. A TV host. C. A publisher.
18. What is David Clinton doing
A. Introducing a speaker.
B. Conducting a class.
C. Recommending a book.
19. What is Professor Putnum’s book about
A. Tips for escaping unhappiness.
B. Benefits of painful experiences.
C. Ways to develop reading ability.
20. What is Professor Putnum going to do next
A. Discuss his plans. B. Share his stories. C. Explain his views.
【答案】17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【原文】Good afternoon, everyone. I’m David Clinton. Thanks for joining us. Present today’s edition of Pursuit of Happiness is Jennifer Putnum, a social psychologist from the Harvard University. Professor Putnum focuses on the relationship between pain, happiness and morality. Recently, she released a book on the role of pain in promoting pleasure. The title of the book is The Other Side of Happiness. In this book, she points that as we seek to flee away from pain or sorrow, we’re weakening ourselves and may lose our ability to deal with pain in the future. Painful experiences are actually essential for our development and how we face the unavoidable challenges ahead, and they play a vital role helping us develop our ability to feel truly happy. Now, let’s warmly welcome Professor Putmum to talk about the ideas in the book.
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节: (共15个小题;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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
We’re hosting a Review Blitz! We want reasonable review s in one month! These review s must be your honest opinions. Just remember to submit (提交) your review before August 23, 2023.
Rules:
◇You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account to enter.
◇Submissions must relate to the topic.
◇Each review must be written within 250 words.
◇There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.
Guidelines:
◇Give a brief summary of the book. Don’t explain the entire plot or tell your reader how the book ends.
◇Tell the reader what you like or dislike about the book.
◇Recommend the book to some certain readers. Is the book more suitable to older teens Would science fiction fans be interested in this book It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in the context of other books they’ve read.
◇Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion! Avoid starting sentences with “I think”, “I believe” or “In my opinion”.
Prizes:
◇All participants will receive a certificate.
◇First prize winners will each have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and get a free 6-month magazine subscription (订阅).
◇Second prize winners will each get a free 3-month magazine subscription.
◇You’ll receive these prizes before December 28, 2023.
Submit your works to www.teencreativity.com.Wehopereviewingbooksbringsyoujoy.
21. What can we get from the rules of the competition
A. Any account can be used to enter.
B. A review should include 250 key words.
C. Works can be uploaded after Aug. 23rd.
D. A person can upload more than one piece.
22. Which of the following should a review contain
A. The recommendation to all readers. B. Sentences with “I think” and “I believe”.
C. The clear attitude about the book. D. A summary to explain the whole plots.
23. Who is this text intended for
A. Bookish teenagers. B. White-collar workers.
C. Teaching staff. D. Retired people.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一则关于征集对一本书的书评的启事，对书评内容、要求、提交日期、奖励等进行了说明。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rules部分的“There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.(提交作品的数量没有限制)”可知，不限制提交的作品数量，即提交的作品可以大于一个。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Guidelines部分的“Tell the reader what you like or dislike about the book.(告诉读者你喜欢或不喜欢这本书的什么)”可知，书评要表达对这本书明确的态度。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据Rules部分的“You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account to enter.(你必须是一个有Teen Creativity账号的青少年(13-19岁))”和最后一段“We hope reviewing books brings you joy.(我们希望评论书能给你带来快乐)”推知，喜欢阅读的青少年最有可能读这篇文章。故选A。
B
Sagarika Sriram was 10 years old when she started reading newspaper stories about a planet in trouble, one of which was about turtles with plastic in their stomachs. Sagarika knew she needed to do something. First, she joined a group which organized cleanup campaigns in her home city, Dubai “The group helped me understand what an individual can do and how I can really make a difference,” she says.
Then Sagarika created Kids for a Better World. It’s a digital platform which has brought together nearly 10,000 youths from all over the world with the goal to create a greener world.
Sagarika is now 16. She’s part of a growing number of young climate activists. “We’re the generation that is going to face the results if the climate crisis is not dealt with,” she says. She believes even individual actions can create a “ripple effect”. Sagarika says this can build momentum and can move things in the right direction.
Kids for a Better World is for people aged 8 to 16. It teaches them about what they can do to reverse climate change. They can grow food, plant trees, collect recyclables and avoid using plastic bags. “This is the information which can help change our future,” Sagarika says.
Dubai is a desert metropolis. Growing up there has made Sagarika very aware of the need for action. Her city faces the risk of rising temperatures and its water supply is shrinking. She believes young people can bring attention to these environmental challenges.
Sagarika is all about small actions, but she has big plans. She’d like to go to college in California. While she’s there, she’ll continue being an activist. She’ll also be running Kids for a Better World. She hopes to inspire others to fight for a greener planet. Others have inspired her. “We’re creating our own system of inspirational change-makers,” she says.
24. Why did the author mention “turtles with plastic in their stomachs” in paragraph 1
A. To make a comparison B. To give an example.
C. To analyze the problem. D. To introduce the topic.
25. Why did Sagarika created Kids for a Better World
A. Because she wanted to create a greener world.
B. Because she wanted to bring together nearly1000 youths.
C. Because she wanted to read newspaper stories.
D. Because she wanted to save the turtle.
26. What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us
A. What can help change our future. B. What people should do at present.
C. What Kids for a Better World does. D. What courses are taught on the platform.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Sagarika
A. Generous and friendly. B. Brave and smart.
C. Persistent and inspirational. D. Noble-minded and careful.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了Sagarika Sriram，这位女孩从10岁起就开始关注气候与环境问题，并在16岁时创立了数字平台Kids for a Better World，呼吁全世界的青少年致力于对抗气候变化。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Sagarika Sriram was 10 years old when she started reading newspaper stories about a planet in trouble, one of which was about turtles with plastic in their stomachs. Sagarika knew she needed to do something. First, she joined a group which organized cleanup campaigns in her home city, Dubai “The group helped me understand what an individual can do and how I can really make a difference,” she says.(萨加里卡·斯里拉姆(Sagarika Sriram) 10岁时开始在报纸上读到关于一个陷入困境的星球的故事，其中一篇是关于胃里有塑料的海龟的故事。萨加里卡知道她需要做点什么。首先，她加入了一个在她的家乡迪拜组织清洁运动的团体，她说:“这个团体让我明白了一个人可以做什么，以及我如何才能真正发挥作用。”)”可知，作者在第一段提到“胃里有塑料的海龟”，是为了引出主题，由此Sagarika Sriram开始致力于抗气候变化。故选D项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Then Sagarika created Kids for a Better World. It’s a digital platform which has brought together nearly 10,000 youths from all over the world with the goal to create a greener world.(然后，萨加里卡创建了“儿童为更美好的世界”。这是一个数字平台，汇集了来自世界各地的近万名年轻人，目标是创造一个更绿色的世界)”可知，萨加里卡建立“儿童为更美好的世界”是为了创造一个更绿色的世界。故选A项。
【26题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Kids for a Better World is for people aged 8 to 16. It teaches them about what they can do to reverse climate change. They can grow food, plant trees, collect recyclables and avoid using plastic bags. “This is the information which can help change our future,” Sagarika says.(“儿童为更美好世界”组织面向8至16岁的人。它教会他们可以做些什么来扭转气候变化。他们可以种植食物，种树，收集可回收物品，避免使用塑料袋。“这些信息可以帮助改变我们的未来，”萨加里卡说)”可知，第四段主要告诉我们“儿童为更美好世界”做了什么。故选C项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sagarika is all about small actions, but she has big plans. She’d like to go to college in California. While she’s there, she’ll continue being an activist. She’ll also be running Kids for a Better World. She hopes to inspire others to fight for a greener planet. Others have inspired her. “We’re creating our own system of inspirational change-makers,” she says.(Sagarika总是做一些小事，但她有大计划。她想去加州上大学。当她在那里的时候，她会继续做一个积极分子。她还将负责“孩子们的美好世界”。她希望激励其他人为一个更绿色的星球而奋斗。其他人也激励了她。她说:“我们正在创建自己的激励变革者体系。”)”可知，萨加里卡一直在为对抗气候变化采取行动和制定计划，所以是坚持不懈的，以及她想创建自己的激励变革者体系，所以是鼓舞人心的。故选C项。
C
In his new book The Journeys of Trees, science writer Zach St. George explores an extremely slow migration(迁 徙), as forests move inch by inch to more hospitable places. As old trees die and new ones grow up, the forest is—ever so slightly—moving, he writes. “Through the fossils(化石) that ancient forests left behind, scientists can track their movement. They move back and forth across continents, like migrating birds or whales.”
This has happened over thousands of years, and climate change tends to be the driving force—pushing and pulling forests around the globe. Of course, today, climate change is speeding up, and trees can’t keep pace. Take Califomnia: It’s getting hotter and drier and scientists estimate that before too long, Joshua Tree National Park may not be able to sustain Joshua trees. Zach St. George describes a similar threat to Sequoia National Park, during California’s long and severe drought a few years back.
Scientists worried that maybe Sequoia National Park would no longer be the place for giant sequoias. St. George thinks at some point we will lose these ancient trees and we will have to think about what we do with the places, and do we plant new ones somewhere else This is known as “assisted migration”—humans planting trees in other places where they’re more likely to grow well. But this process carries risks—people can accidentally introduce insects and diseases to new places, where they may wipe out entire native populations. So, St. George writes, there’s a debate among conservationists and foresters today: Should humans help the trees escape
“I think there are going to be instances where people are probably going to step in and help species move to places where they’ll be more suitable in the future,” St. George says. “And I met a lot of people in the process who have felt sorry about what has been lost and what will be lost—and are still continuing to try and do good and work in the moment for small things.”
28. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A. Animals. B. Fossils. C. Scientists. D. Forests.
29. Why is Sequoia National Park mentioned
A. To confirm the problem of the loss of tree species is serious.
B. To argue humans should be responsible for the loss of trees.
C. To explain climate change results in the migration of forests.
D. To prove forests can slow down the process of climate change.
30. What can be inferred about assisted migration
A. It can prevent the trees escaping.
B. It can promote biological diversity.
C. It may help to protect the forests.
D. It may affect species in new places.
31. What is St. George’s attitude to assisted migration
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. D. Intolerant.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。在科学作家扎克·圣乔治的新书《树的旅程》中，他描述到森林正在一寸一寸地向更适宜居住的地方迁移。文章分析了其原因和和科学家对此现象的担忧。
28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“As old trees die and new ones grow up, the forest is—ever so slightly—moving, he writes. “Through the fossils(化石) that ancient forests left behind, scientists can track their movement.(他写道，随着老树的死亡和新树的成长，森林正在——哪怕只是轻微地——移动。“通过远古森林留下的化石，科学家可以追踪它们的移动。)”和划线单词所在句子“They move back and forth across continents, like migrating birds or whales(它们在大陆上来回移动，就像候鸟或鲸鱼)”可知，森林正在移动，科学家通过远古森林留下的化石可以追踪森林的移动，由此可知，“they(它们)”代指上文提到的森林，故选D。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“This has happened over thousands of years, and climate change tends to be the driving force—pushing and pulling forests around the globe...Zach St. George describes a similar threat to Sequoia National Park, during California’s long and severe drought a few years back.(这种情况已经发生了几千年，而气候变化往往是驱动力——推动和拉动全球各地的森林……扎克·圣乔治描述了几年前加利福尼亚长期严重干旱期间对美洲杉国家公园的类似威胁。)”可推知，文章提到美洲杉国家公园是为了解释气候变化导致森林迁移。故选C。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“This is known as “assisted migration”—humans planting trees in other places where they’re more likely to grow well. But this process carries risks—people can accidentally introduce insects and diseases to new places, where they may wipe out entire native populations.(这就是所谓的“协助迁徙”——人类在其他地方种植树木，因为那里的树木更容易生长良好。但这个过程也有风险——人们可能会不小心将昆虫和疾病带到新的地方，在那里它们可能会消灭整个当地人口。)”可推知，协助迁移可能会影响到新地方的物种。故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“So, St. George writes, there’s a debate among conservationists and foresters today: Should humans help the trees escape (因此，St. George写道，今天在自然资源保护者和林业工作者之间有一个争论: 人类应该帮助树木逃生吗？)”和最后一段中““I think there are going to be instances where people are probably going to step in and help species move to places where they’ll be more suitable in the future,” St. George says. “And I met a lot of people in the process who have felt sorry about what has been lost and what will be lost—and are still continuing to try and do good and work in the moment for small things.” (“我认为将会出现这样的情况：人们可能会介入，帮助物种迁移到未来更适合它们生存的地方，”圣乔治说。“在这个过程中，我遇到了很多人，他们对已经失去的和将要失去的树木感到遗憾，并且仍然在继续努力做好事，在当下为小事而努力。”)”可推知，St. George对协助迁移是支持的，故选A。
D
According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, the number of solar panels installed(安装)has grown rapidly in the past decade, and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals. But all of that growth will take up a lot of space, and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible, so they haven’t given much thought to what they put under them. Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.
“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick, the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment(InSPIRE)project. “They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land. One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫).
Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades, which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use. Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens, businesses, schools, cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.
Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction. “These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that’s going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.
32. What do solar developers often ignore
A. The decline in the demand for solar energy.
B. The negative impact of installing solar panels.
C. The rising labor cost of building solar farms.
D. The most recent advances in solar technology.
33. What does InSPIRE aim to do
A. Improve the productivity of local farms.
B. Invent new methods for controlling weeds.
C. Make solar projects environmentally friendly.
D. Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.
34. What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To conserve pollinators. B. To restrict solar development.
C. To diversify the economy. D. To ensure the supply of energy.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Pollinators: To Leave or to Stay B. Solar Energy: Hope for the Future
C. InSPIRE: A Leader in Agriculture D. Solar Farms: A New Development
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍的是用一种更加友好的方式建立一种新型的太阳能农场，这种新型的农场更有利于保护各种传粉昆虫，从而促进农业的发展。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.(通常，他们最终会用小石头填满该地区，并使用化学物质来控制杂草。结果是，许多社区，特别是在农业地区，将太阳能农场视为土壤的破坏者。)”可知，太阳能开发者采用不环保的方式处理太阳能板安装后产生的问题，导致人们把太阳能农场看作是土壤的破坏者，由此可以推断，开发者在安装太阳能板后忽略了其带来的负面影响。故选B项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land.(InSPIRE正在研究“低影响”太阳能开发的实用方法，其重点是以对土地更友好的方式建立和运营太阳能农场。)”可知，InSPIRE采用有好的方式建立和运营太阳能农场，也就是使得太阳能农场更加环保。故选C项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use.(超过28个州通过了与传粉媒介栖息地保护和农药使用有关的法律。)”可知，这些法律都是与保护传粉者栖息地和农药使用相关，所以这些法律的目的是保护授粉者。故选A项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction.(在过去的几年里，许多太阳能农场开发商将太阳能电池板下的空间改造成各种传粉媒介的庇护所，从而改善了土壤并减少了碳排放。)”可知，现在的太阳能农场在过去的几年里已经得到了很大的发展，更重要的是太阳能农场也变得更加的环保，这将是未来发展农业的新趋势，再结合全文对太阳农场的发展过程的介绍可以判断，本文主题是介绍太阳能农场。故选D项。
【点睛】
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。
Motivation is the driving force to do something meaningful in life. No greatest thing is ever achieved without motivation. In this sense, our kids need to stay motivated in all walks of life that can interest them. Admittedly, parents are a child’s first and most outstanding mentors (导师), whose role is to inspire this internal drive to go beyond the comfort zone, beyond the undoable and unimaginable. ____36____
Speed up their ideas. According to the famous quote, “Ideas are like chessmen moving forward: they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.” ____37____ Make them feel fueled about this.
Applaud curiosity. “Curiosity is the spark (火花) behind the spark of every great idea; the future belongs to the curious.” Children need to be extremely curious and inquiring. ____38____ The more kids get curious, the more the spark strikes in them to do something creative. The purpose of education should not be collection of facts rather should be formation of mind.
____39____ Praise is a bridge that carries us over everything. It’s the basic human instinct to like to be important. So, always praise kids with full recognition. Even a sincere praise can build a child’s confidence.
Consider their abilities. How good would be a lion in a tree climbing contest Parents should identify the abilities of the child and educate it. ____40____ Let them feel the enthusiasm of building their own future. Every one of us is born with a spark. A spark to make a difference, a spark to create an identity. Parents should identify this very spark in their children.
A. Be full of acknowledgement.
B. Guide the child to discover themselves.
C. Seed in the kids our deep-rooted values.
D. This should be the very basis of education.
E. Just as the proverb says, “Honesty is the best policy.”
F. Therefore, always appreciate and encourage children to share their ideas.
G. Accordingly, something must be done to excite this internal driving force.
【答案】36. G 37. F 38. D 39. A 40. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了激发孩子内在驱动力的方法。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Admittedly, parents are a child’s first and most outstanding mentors (导师), whose role is to inspire this internal drive to go beyond the comfort zone, beyond the undoable and unimaginable. (诚然，父母是孩子第一个也是最杰出的导师，他们的作用就是激发孩子的内在动力，让他们走出舒适区，走出无法做到和无法想象的事情)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出家长应该采取措施激发孩子的驱动力。故G选项“因此，必须做些什么来激发这种内在的驱动力”符合语境，故选G。
【37题详解】
根据上文“Speed up their ideas. According to the famous quote, “Ideas are like chessmen moving forward: they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.” (加快他们的想法。正如那句名言所说，“思想就像向前移动的棋子：它们可能会被打败，但它们可能会开始一场胜利的游戏。”)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出应该欣赏和鼓励孩子们分享想法。故F选项“因此，要经常欣赏和鼓励孩子们分享他们的想法”符合语境，故选F。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Children need to be extremely curious and inquiring. (孩子们需要非常好奇和有求知欲)”以及后文“The more kids get curious, the more the spark strikes in them to do something creative. The purpose of education should not be collection of facts rather should be formation of mind. (孩子们越好奇，他们就越有创造力。教育的目的不应该是收集事实，而应该是形成思想)”可知，本句旨在说明孩子好奇和有求知欲的意义：是教育的基础。故D选项“这应该是教育的基础”符合语境，故选D。
【39题详解】
根据后文“Praise is a bridge that carries us over everything. It’s the basic human instinct to like to be important. So, always praise kids with full recognition. Even a sincere praise can build a child’s confidence. (赞美是一座桥，带我们越过一切。想成为重要人物是人类的基本本能。所以，一定要充分肯定地表扬孩子。即使是真诚的赞美也能建立孩子的信心)”可知，后文提到了赞美和肯定孩子，说明要认可孩子。故A选项“充满认可”符合语境，故选A。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Consider their abilities. How good would be a lion in a tree climbing contest Parents should identify the abilities of the child and educate it. (考虑他们的能力。在爬树比赛中，狮子的表现会有多好？父母应该发现孩子的能力并加以教育)”以及后文“Let them feel the enthusiasm of building their own future. Every one of us is born with a spark. A spark to make a difference, a spark to create an identity. Parents should identify this very spark in their children. (让他们感受到建设自己未来的热情。我们每个人生来都有火花。一个改变世界的火花，一个创造身份的火花。父母应该在他们的孩子身上发现这种火花)”可知，后文提到了让孩子感受到建设自己未来的热情，说明要引导孩子发现自己的潜能和能力。故B选项“引导孩子发现自己”符合语境，故选B。
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。
Life brings several ups and downs but nothing lasts forever. Nothing ___41___ it better than the life of diving coach Cliff Devries. Life had been___42___to him but his will led the way to making him one of the most inspirational persons in the world.
Devries built the dream of becoming a swimmer.His remarkable talent ___43___ could allow him to realize it.However, life was not just roses and he ___44___ to have one of the most painful experiences of his life. In his early youth, he began to have shoulder abnormalities and then felt ___45___
Due to his failing ___46___, his performance in training worsened. Devries turned to medical help, and the report stated Devries had a big tumor (肿瘤) in his spine (脊柱) and the doctors said he wouldn’t ___47___ it. Devries said, “All my plans of a future, a family and everything were ___48___” After a surgery in New York, Devries even had trouble in moving a finger.
However, every bad period comes to a(n)___49___. Devries pulled through with his will to____50____. He sought____51____, exercise and all he needed to back up his feet. Soon, he was able to start standing and eventually walked. After many____52____, he became a swimming coach at Rochester Institute of Technology.He____53____milestones in his career as a coach and director of swimming.
On his 46th birthday, Devries went up the diving board and jumped into the ____54____ he’d been waiting for all to rewrite his story. his life.The semi-paralysis (半瘫痪) that remains couldn’t ____55____Devries making a dive.He uses his determination.
41.
A. Explains B. identifies C. introduces D. operates
42.
A. fair B. cruel C. easy D. common
43
A. Undoubtedly B. correctly C. impractically D. narrowly
44.
A. tried B. continued C. started D. struggled
45.
A. embarrassment B. weakness C. kindness D. violence
46.
A. courage B. steps C. spirits D. health
47.
A. make B. take C. fetch D. tolerate
48.
A. kept back B. wiped away C. turned down D. given away
49.
A. decision B. idea C. end D. point
50.
A. live B. play C. explore D. harvest
51.
A. research B. support C. treatment D. question
52.
A. cases B. experiences C. requests D. trials
53.
A. designed B. achieved C. admired D. found
54.
A. position B. site C. moment D. orbit
55.
A catch B. imagine C. leave D. prevent
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Cliff Devries的人生故事。Devries尽管在年轻时经历了身体上的困扰和痛苦，但他凭借自己的意志力战胜了困难，最终成为了人生的赢家。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：没有什么比跳水教练Cliff Devries的生活更能说明这一点了。A. explains解释；B. identifies辨别；C. introduces介绍；D. operates手术、操作。根据下文内容可知，Devries的人生充满了起起落落，正解释了上文的“Life brings several ups and downs but nothing lasts forever.”。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：生活对他是残酷的，但他的意志使他成为世界上最鼓舞人心的人之一。A. fair公平的；B. cruel残酷的；C. easy轻松的；D. common常见的。根据下文“but his will led the way to making him one of the most inspirational persons in the world.”中的“but”可知，上下文存在转折关系，由此可推断，上文指的是生活对他不好，和下文内容形成转折。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：A. 毫无疑问，他非凡的才能可以让他实现这一目标。Undoubtedly毫无疑问地；B. correctly正确地；C. impractically不实用；D. narrowly狭窄地。根据空前的“His remarkable talent”可知下文的“realize it.”是毫无疑问地。因为才能非凡，所以实现目标是肯定地。故选A。
44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，生活并不仅仅是玫瑰，他开始经历一生中最痛苦的经历之一。A. tried尝试；B. continued继续；C. started开始；D. struggled挣扎。根据上文“His remarkable talent ___3___ could allow him to realize it.”可知，Devries实现梦想是必然地；而下文“have one of the most painful experiences of his life”则指的是他的生活开始出现变故。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他年轻的时候，他开始出现肩膀异常，然后感到虚弱。A. embarrassment尴尬；B. weakness虚弱；C. kindness仁慈；D. violence暴力。根据上文“have shoulder abnormalities”以及下文的“Devries turned to medical help, and the report stated Devries had a big tumor(肿瘤)in his spine(脊柱)and the doctors said he wouldn’t ___7___ it.”可知，他开始感到虚弱。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于健康状况不佳，他在训练中的表现恶化了。A. courage勇气；B. steps步骤；C. spirits精神；D. health健康。根据下文“Devries turned to medical help, and the report stated Devries had a big tumor(肿瘤)in his spine(脊柱)and the doctors said he wouldn’t ___7___ it.”可知，他的健康状态在变糟糕。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Devries求助于医生，报告说Devries的脊柱有一个大肿瘤，医生说他活不下去了。A. make制作；B. take取走；C. fetch去取来；D. tolerate忍受。考查短语：make it，意为“成功、幸存”；根据句意可知，由于报告说Devries的脊柱有一个大肿瘤，所以医生的意思是他活不下去了。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：Devries说：“我对未来的所有计划、家庭和一切都被抹去了。”A. kept back隐瞒、保留；B. wiped away擦去；C. turned down拒绝、调低；D. given away赠送。根据上文“Devries turned to medical help, and the report stated Devries had a big tumor(肿瘤)in his spine(脊柱)and the doctors said he wouldn’t ___7___ it.”可知，医生认为Devries活不下去了，所以对于Devries而言，自己对未来的计划都被抹去了。故选B。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，每一个糟糕的时期都会结束。A. decision决定；B. idea想法；C. end结束；D. point观点。根据下文“Devries pulled through with his will to___10___.”以及下文内容可知，Devries不仅活了下来，还小有成就。由此可知，空处指的是糟糕的时期都会结束。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Devries凭着活下去的意志挺了过来。A. live生活；B. play玩耍；C. explore探索；D. harvest收获。根据下文“He sought___11___, exercise and all he needed to back up his feet. Soon, he was able to start standing and eventually walked.”可知，Devries凭着自己的意志活了下来。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他寻求治疗、锻炼和一切他需要的东西来支撑他的双脚。A. research研究；B. support支持；C. treatment治疗、对待；D. question问题。根据空后的“exercise and all he needed to back up his feet.”可知，他为了活下去寻求了治疗以及一切需要的东西来支撑他的双脚。故选C。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过多次尝试，他成为罗切斯特理工学院的一名游泳教练。A. cases例子；B. experiences经历；C. requests要求；D. trials尝试、试验。根据上文“Soon, he was able to start standing and eventually walked.”可知，Devries一直在努力尝试着行走。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为游泳教练和主管，他在职业生涯中取得了里程碑式的成就。A. designed设计；B. achieved取得；C. admired钦佩；D. found找到。根据空后的“milestones in his career as a coach and director of swimming.”可知，这些都是他在职业生涯中取得了里程碑式的成就。故选B。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他46岁生日那天，Devries走上跳板，跳进了他一直在等待的时刻，改写了他的故事。A. position位置；B. site地点；C. moment片刻；D. orbit轨迹。根据上文“Devries built the dream of becoming a swimmer.”可知，这是他一直梦想的时刻。故选C。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：仍然存在的半瘫痪状态无法阻止Devries的俯冲。A. catch抓住；B. imagine想象；C. leave离开；D. prevent防止。根据下文“Devries making a dive”可知，身体的半瘫痪状态并没有阻止他的俯冲。故选D。
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 year 1970 witnessed the establishment of the World Earth Day. Over 50 years later, ____56____ started as a grassroots movement has exploded into an international day of attention and campaigns ____57____ (commit) to preserving the environment. According to the Earth Day Network, one of the largest activist organizations holding Earth Day events, many a ____58____ (participate) across the globe celebrate Earth Day in a different way.
Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring published in 1962 was among a series of critical environmental issues ____59____ (help) give birth to the environmental movement. The book brought ____60____ to light that the use of a pesticide called DDT was polluting rivers and destroying the eggs of birds like bald eagles. The number of the latter declined ____61____ (dramatic). Then, in 1969, a large oil leak near the Santa Barbara County coast ____62____ (drive) the then Senator Gaylord Nelson to put Earth Day on the national stage.
In the past years since the first Earth Day, there ____63____ (be) a large number of major environment wins. Protection has been put in place on everything ____64____ clean water to endangered species.
The theme of Earth Day 2023 is “Earth for All”, the concept of ____65____ emphasizes human beings must respect nature, follow its ways and protect it.
【答案】56. what
mitted
58. participant
59. helping
60. it 61. dramatically
62. drove 63. have been
64. from 65. which
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。讲述了世界地球日产生的原因以及取得的成果。
56题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：50多年后，这个草根运动已经发展成为一个致力于保护环境的国际关注日和运动。分析句子结构可知，空处引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，用what引导。故填what。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：50多年后，这个草根运动已经发展成为一个致力于保护环境的国际关注日和运动。分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词，所以commit用非谓语形式，此处是固定搭配：be committed to意为“致力于”，此处去掉be，用过去分词作定语。故填committed。
【58题详解】
考查名词。句意：根据举办地球日活动的最大的激进组织之一“地球日网络”的说法，全球许多参与者以不同的方式庆祝地球日。分析句子结构可知，空前是冠词a，所以空处应填可数名词单数，participate的名词形式是participant。故填participant。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：雷切尔·卡森1962年出版的《寂静的春天》一书是促成环保运动的一系列关键环境问题之一。分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词was，所以help用非谓语形式，它的逻辑主语是environmental issues，两者是主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填helping。
【60题详解】
考查代词。句意：这本书揭露了一种叫做DDT的杀虫剂的使用污染了河流，破坏了秃鹰等鸟类的蛋。分析句子结构可知，brought是及物动词，后应加宾语，根据句意，此处应填it作形式宾语，真正的宾语是that引导的从句。故填it。
【61题详解】
考查副词。句意：后者的数量急剧下降。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰空前的动词，应该用副词修饰，dramatic的副词形式是dramatically。故填dramatically。
【62题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：然后，在1969年，圣巴巴拉县海岸附近的一次大规模石油泄漏促使当时的参议员盖洛德·纳尔逊将地球日推上了国家舞台。分析句子结构可知，drive作本句谓语，根据时间状语in 1969，用一般过去时。故填drove。
【63题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：自第一个地球日以来的过去几年里，在环境方面取得了大量重大胜利。分析句子结构可知，be作本句谓语，根据时间状语In the past years since the first Earth Day，可知用现在完成时。故填have been。
【64题详解】
考查介词。句意：从清洁水源到濒危物种，各种保护措施都已到位。分析句子结构可知，此处考查固定短语：from...to...意为“从…到…”。故填from。
【65题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：2023年世界地球日的主题是“人人共享地球”，其理念强调人类必须尊重自然，遵循自然的方式，保护自然。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是Earth for All，在从句中作of的宾语，用which引导。故填which。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
66. 第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华，你的美国网友David 参加校园戏曲艺术节获得了一等奖。请根据以下提示写一封英文电子邮件向他表示祝贺。
内容包括：
1. 祝贺他获奖；
2. 肯定他付出的努力；
3. 期待他为弘扬中国文化做出贡献。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：校园戏曲艺术节Campus Opera Art Festival
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
I am writing to offer my sincere congratulations to you on your winning the First Prize in the Campus Opera Art Festival.
You really deserve the honor for what you have devoted to Chinese traditional opera these years. Not only have you had a good knowledge of Chinese culture through reading books, but also you have gained a deep insight into traditional opera art by entering all kinds of Chinese opera contests. You have made it a habit to practise Beijing Opera on a daily basis, which is the key to your success.
Congratulations again! I’m looking forward to your making greater contributions to the promotion of Chinese culture.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的祝贺信。要求考生向美国网友David写信，祝贺他在校园戏曲艺术节获得了一等奖，并肯定他的付出以及期待他为弘扬中国文化做出贡献。
【详解】1.词汇积累
真诚的：sincere→ genuine
真地：really → actually
各种各样的：all kinds of → a variety of
做出贡献：make contributions to→ contribute to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am writing to offer my sincere congratulations to you on your winning the First Prize in the Campus Opera Art Festival.
拓展句：I am writing to offer my sincere congratulations to you because you won the First Prize in the Campus Opera Art Festival.
【点睛】【高分句型1】You really deserve the honor for what you have devoted to Chinese traditional opera these years.（运用了what引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】You have made it a habit to practise Beijing Opera on a daily basis, which is the key to your success.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25 分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The year 2013 marked a turning point in my life. In June, my husband was offered a new Job in Ghana. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer and copywriter (广告文字撰写人), I, without any hesitation, made the decision to relocate with him.
While my husband engaged in work, my visa didn’t grant me the same privilege. But that’s okay. I didn’t know what to do anyway. I was left isolated, homesick and lacking purpose. Our new home was a bungalow near a river that cut across expansive grasslands. With few people around our home, I turned to nature, which had been a fondness of mine since childhood. Every day, I would take my camera and wander around, photographing aimlessly.
It wasn’t long before September arrived, bringing the full flow of the rainy season. After one particularly bad thunderstorm, I found a finch (雀) — a poor little thing barely a month old with one wing broken — on the ground. Evidently, he had been abandoned by his flock, his nest blown from a tree. The sight was heartbreaking. He was the size of my lite finger. His eyes were tightly shut and he was shuddering, too young to survive alone. I somehow felt a connection with it. Immediately I scooped him up and cautiously placed him in a cardboard box with towels, mimicking a nest, and stayed up all night researching how to care for him.
The next day, he seemed to regain some energy. He woke with his mouth open, though still too weak to let out a call. I fed him some food and chirped (叽喳) at him. To my amusement, he chirped back and even climbed into my hand. I affectionately gazed at this adorable creature, who was now boldly pecking (啄) my fingers now and then. A surge of warmth ran through me. Tenderly stroking his feathers, I chirped a lullaby, singing him to sleep. Gradually, his eyes drooped and he drifted off. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the scene — as far as he was concerned, I was his mother.
Para 1. “I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him.
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Para 2. At that moment I realized that as I dedicated myself to the finch’s care, something within me changed.
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【答案】“I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him. The bond between us grew stronger with each passing day. I named him Sunny, as his bright yellow feathers brought a ray of sunshine into my life. Sunny became my constant companion, and I poured all my love and attention into nurturing him back to health. I researched tirelessly, learning about finch behavior, diet, and habitat. Every moment spent with Sunny was a precious gift, and I found purpose in providing him with the care and love he needed.
At that moment, I realized that as I dedicated myself to the finch's care, something within me changed. I discovered a newfound sense of fulfillment and purpose that had been missing from my life for so long. As I watched him grow stronger, his broken wing healing, I felt a renewed sense of hope and joy. The experience of nursing Sunny back to health inspired within me a desire to make a difference in the lives of animals and share their stories through my photography.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者2013年跟随丈夫搬到加纳后的生活经历。在加纳，由于签证问题，作者没有工作，感到孤立、思乡，并且缺乏目标。然而，在一次雷雨后，作者发现了一只受伤的小雀，决定照顾它，给它命名为Sunny。通过照料Sunny，作者重新找到了人生的意义和目标，决心用摄影来为动物们的生命故事发声。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容““我会照顾你的。”我低声说，向他保证。”可知，第一段可描写作者给鸟儿起了名字，并倾注爱和关心去照顾这只雀的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“在那一刻，我意识到，当我全身心地照顾这只雀的时候，我内心的某些东西发生了变化。”可知，第二段可描写作者在照顾鸟的过程中发生的内心变化和生活感悟。
2.续写线索：决定照顾鸟——给鸟起名字Sunny——倾注爱和关心让鸟恢复健康——重新发现自己的目标感和成就感——作者内心的态度发生变化——最终感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①倾注我所有的爱和关注：pour all my love and attention into/pour out all my love and attention
② 了解：learn about/ acquaint
③ 看到：watch/witness
情绪类
①不知疲倦地：tirelessly/without tirelessness
② 感受到一种新的希望和喜悦：feel a renewed sense of hope and joy/feel hopeful and joyful
【点睛】[高分句型1] I researched tirelessly, learning about finch behavior, diet, and habitat.（运用了现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2] As I watched him grow stronger, his broken wing healing, I felt a renewed sense of hope and joy. （运用了as引导时间状语从句）蒙城第八中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考调研
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How old is the woman now
A. 20 years old. B. 45 years old. C. 65 years old.
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Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At home. B. At a hospital. C. At a drug store.
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What is the man most satisfied with about the new job
A. The location. B. The pay. C. The vacation time.
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What time of day is it now
A. Morning. B. Afternoon. C. Evening.
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What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Host and guest.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟; 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What does Amanda want to do
A. Send a card. B. Make a call. C. Hold a party.
7. What is John doing
A. Giving an explanation.
B. Sharing an experience.
C. Making an apology.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Why is the woman going to Greece
A. To visit a famous park. B. To attend university. C. To see her family.
9. How can the man be best described
A. A professional tour guide.
B. A helpful travel partner.
C. A friendly stranger.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How is the woman probably feeling
A. Upset. B. Confident. C. Satisfied.
11. Which part of the woman’s car is broken this time
A. Its window. B. Its engine. C. Its door.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Do some research online.
B. Find cheaper service.
C. Buy a Ford car.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is the man doing
A. Cooking. B. Exercising. C. Preparing for a meeting.
14. How does the woman sound after learning the man’s weight loss
A. Serious. B. Surprised. C. Happy.
15. How does the man get to work now
A. By train. B. By bus. C. By bike.
16. What will the man do to help the woman
A. Make salads for her. B. Go jogging with her. C. Lend a book to her.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Who is the speaker
A. A social psychologist. B. A TV host. C. A publisher.
18. What is David Clinton doing
A. Introducing a speaker.
B. Conducting a class.
C. Recommending a book.
19. What is Professor Putnum’s book about
A. Tips for escaping unhappiness.
B. Benefits of painful experiences.
C. Ways to develop reading ability.
20. What is Professor Putnum going to do next
A. Discuss his plans. B. Share his stories. C. Explain his views.
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节: (共15个小题;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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
We’re hosting a Review Blitz! We want reasonable review s in one month! These review s must be your honest opinions. Just remember to submit (提交) your review before August 23, 2023.
Rules:
◇You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account to enter
◇Submissions must relate to the topic.
◇Each review must be written within 250 words.
◇There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.
Guidelines:
◇Give a brief summary of the book. Don’t explain the entire plot or tell your reader how the book ends.
◇Tell the reader what you like or dislike about the book.
◇Recommend the book to some certain readers. Is the book more suitable to older teens Would science fiction fans be interested in this book It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in the context of other books they’ve read.
◇Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion! Avoid starting sentences with “I think”, “I believe” or “In my opinion”.
Prizes:
◇All participants will receive a certificate
◇First prize winners will each have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and get a free 6-month magazine subscription (订阅).
◇Second prize winners will each get a free 3-month magazine subscription.
◇You’ll receive these prizes before December 28, 2023.
Submit your works to www.teencreativity.com.Wehopereviewingbooksbringsyoujoy.
21. What can we get from the rules of the competition
A. Any account can be used to enter.
B. A review should include 250 key words.
C. Works can be uploaded after Aug. 23rd.
D. A person can upload more than one piece.
22. Which of the following should a review contain
A. The recommendation to all readers. B. Sentences with “I think” and “I believe”.
C. The clear attitude about the book. D. A summary to explain the whole plots.
23. Who is this text intended for
A. Bookish teenagers. B. White-collar workers.
C. Teaching staff. D. Retired people.
B
Sagarika Sriram was 10 years old when she started reading newspaper stories about a planet in trouble, one of which was about turtles with plastic in their stomachs. Sagarika knew she needed to do something. First, she joined a group which organized cleanup campaigns in her home city, Dubai “The group helped me understand what an individual can do and how I can really make a difference,” she says.
Then Sagarika created Kids for a Better World. It’s a digital platform which has brought together nearly 10,000 youths from all over the world with the goal to create a greener world.
Sagarika is now 16. She’s part of a growing number of young climate activists. “We’re the generation that is going to face the results if the climate crisis is not dealt with,” she says. She believes even individual actions can create a “ripple effect”. Sagarika says this can build momentum and can move things in the right direction.
Kids for a Better World is for people aged 8 to 16. It teaches them about what they can do to reverse climate change. They can grow food, plant trees, collect recyclables and avoid using plastic bags. “This is the information which can help change our future,” Sagarika says.
Dubai is a desert metropolis. Growing up there has made Sagarika very aware of the need for action. Her city faces the risk of rising temperatures and its water supply is shrinking. She believes young people can bring attention to these environmental challenges.
Sagarika is all about small actions, but she has big plans. She’d like to go to college in California. While she’s there, she’ll continue being an activist. She’ll also be running Kids for a Better World. She hopes to inspire others to fight for a greener planet. Others have inspired her. “We’re creating our own system of inspirational change-makers,” she says.
24. Why did the author mention “turtles with plastic in their stomachs” in paragraph 1
A. To make a comparison B. To give an example.
C. To analyze the problem. D. To introduce the topic.
25. Why did Sagarika created Kids for a Better World
A. Because she wanted to create a greener world.
B. Because she wanted to bring together nearly1000 youths.
C. Because she wanted to read newspaper stories.
D. Because she wanted to save the turtle.
26. What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us
A. What can help change our future. B. What people should do at present.
C. What Kids for a Better World does. D. What courses are taught on the platform.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Sagarika
A. Generous and friendly. B. Brave and smart.
C. Persistent and inspirational. D. Noble-minded and careful.
C
In his new book The Journeys of Trees, science writer Zach St. George explores an extremely slow migration(迁 徙), as forests move inch by inch to more hospitable places. As old trees die and new ones grow up, the forest is—ever so slightly—moving, he writes. “Through the fossils(化石) that ancient forests left behind, scientists can track their movement. They move back and forth across continents, like migrating birds or whales.”
This has happened over thousands of years and climate change tends to be the driving force—pushing and pulling forests around the globe. Of course, today, climate change is speeding up, and trees can’t keep pace. Take Califomnia: It’s getting hotter and drier and scientists estimate that before too long, Joshua Tree National Park may not be able to sustain Joshua trees. Zach St. George describes a similar threat to Sequoia National Park, during California’s long and severe drought a few years back.
Scientists worried that maybe Sequoia National Park would no longer be the place for giant sequoias. St. George thinks at some point we will lose these ancient trees and we will have to think about what we do with the places, and do we plant new ones somewhere else This is known as “assisted migration”—humans planting trees in other places where they’re more likely to grow well. But this process carries risks—people can accidentally introduce insects and diseases to new places, where they may wipe out entire native populations. So, St. George writes, there’s a debate among conservationists and foresters today: Should humans help the trees escape
“I think there are going to be instances where people are probably going to step in and help species move to places where they’ll be more suitable in the future,” St. George says. “And I met a lot of people in the process who have felt sorry about what has been lost and what will be lost—and are still continuing to try and do good and work in the moment for small things.”
28. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A. Animals. B. Fossils. C. Scientists. D. Forests.
29. Why is Sequoia National Park mentioned
A. To confirm the problem of the loss of tree species is serious.
B. To argue humans should be responsible for the loss of trees.
C. To explain climate change results in the migration of forests.
D. To prove forests can slow down the process of climate change.
30. What can be inferred about assisted migration
A. It can prevent the trees escaping.
B. It can promote biological diversity.
C. It may help to protect the forests.
D. It may affect species in new places.
31. What is St. George’s attitude to assisted migration
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. D. Intolerant.
D
According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, the number of solar panels installed(安装)has grown rapidly in the past decade, and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals. But all of that growth will take up a lot of space, and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible, so they haven’t given much thought to what they put under them. Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.
“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick, the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment(InSPIRE)project. “They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land. One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫).
Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades, which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use. Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens, businesses, schools, cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.
Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction. “These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that’s going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.
32. What do solar developers often ignore
A. The decline in the demand for solar energy.
B. The negative impact of installing solar panels.
C. The rising labor cost of building solar farms.
D. The most recent advances in solar technology.
33. What does InSPIRE aim to do
A. Improve the productivity of local farms.
B. Invent new methods for controlling weeds.
C. Make solar projects environmentally friendly.
D. Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.
34. What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To conserve pollinators. B. To restrict solar development.
C. To diversify the economy. D. To ensure the supply of energy.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Pollinators: To Leave or to Stay B. Solar Energy: Hope for the Future
C. InSPIRE: A Leader in Agriculture D. Solar Farms: A New Development
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。
Motivation is the driving force to do something meaningful in life. No greatest thing is ever achieved without motivation. In this sense, our kids need to stay motivated in all walks of life that can interest them. Admittedly, parents are a child’s first and most outstanding mentors (导师), whose role is to inspire this internal drive to go beyond the comfort zone, beyond the undoable and unimaginable. ____36____
Speed up their ideas. According to the famous quote, “Ideas are like chessmen moving forward: they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.” ____37____ Make them feel fueled about this.
Applaud curiosity. “Curiosity is the spark (火花) behind the spark of every great idea; the future belongs to the curious.” Children need to be extremely curious and inquiring. ____38____ The more kids get curious, the more the spark strikes in them to do something creative. The purpose of education should not be collection of facts rather should be formation of mind.
____39____ Praise is a bridge that carries us over everything. It’s the basic human instinct to like to be important. So, always praise kids with full recognition. Even a sincere praise can build a child’s confidence.
Consider their abilities. How good would be a lion in a tree climbing contest Parents should identify the abilities of the child and educate it. ____40____ Let them feel the enthusiasm of building their own future. Every one of us is born with a spark. A spark to make a difference, a spark to create an identity. Parents should identify this very spark in their children.
A. Be full of acknowledgement.
B. Guide the child to discover themselves.
C. Seed in the kids our deep-rooted values.
D. This should be the very basis of education.
E. Just as the proverb says, “Honesty is the best policy.”
F. Therefore always appreciate and encourage children to share their ideas.
G. Accordingly, something must be done to excite this internal driving force.
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。
Life brings several ups and downs but nothing lasts forever. Nothing ___41___ it better than the life of diving coach Cliff Devries. Life had been___42___to him but his will led the way to making him one of the most inspirational persons in the world.
Devries built the dream of becoming a swimmer.His remarkable talent ___43___ could allow him to realize it.However, life was not just roses and he ___44___ to have one of the most painful experiences of his life. In his early youth, he began to have shoulder abnormalities and then felt ___45___
Due to his failing ___46___, his performance in training worsened. Devries turned to medical help, and the report stated Devries had a big tumor (肿瘤) in his spine (脊柱) and the doctors said he wouldn’t ___47___ it. Devries said, “All my plans of a future, a family and everything were ___48___” After a surgery in New York, Devries even had trouble in moving a finger.
However, every bad period comes to a(n)___49___. Devries pulled through with his will to____50____. He sought____51____, exercise and all he needed to back up his feet. Soon, he was able to start standing and eventually walked. After many____52____, he became a swimming coach at Rochester Institute of Technology.He____53____milestones in his career as a coach and director of swimming.
On his 46th birthday, Devries went up the diving board and jumped into the ____54____ he’d been waiting for all to rewrite his story. his life.The semi-paralysis (半瘫痪) that remains couldn’t ____55____Devries making a dive.He uses his determination.
41.
A. Explains B. identifies C. introduces D. operates
42.
A. fair B. cruel C. easy D. common
43.
A. Undoubtedly B. correctly C. impractically D. narrowly
44.
A. tried B. continued C. started D. struggled
45.
A. embarrassment B. weakness C. kindness D. violence
46.
A. courage B. steps C. spirits D. health
47.
A. make B. take C. fetch D. tolerate
48.
A. kept back B. wiped away C. turned down D. given away
49.
A. decision B. idea C. end D. point
50.
A. live B. play C. explore D. harvest
51.
A. research B. support C. treatment D. question
52.
A. cases B. experiences C. requests D. trials
53.
A. designed B. achieved C. admired D. found
54.
A. position B. site C. moment D. orbit
55.
A. catch B. imagine C. leave D. prevent
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 year 1970 witnessed the establishment of the World Earth Day. Over 50 years later, ____56____ started as a grassroots movement has exploded into an international day of attention and campaigns ____57____ (commit) to preserving the environment. According to the Earth Day Network, one of the largest activist organizations holding Earth Day events, many a ____58____ (participate) across the globe celebrate Earth Day in a different way.
Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring published in 1962 was among a series of critical environmental issues ____59____ (help) give birth to the environmental movement. The book brought ____60____ to light that the use of a pesticide called DDT was polluting rivers and destroying the eggs of birds like bald eagles. The number of the latter declined ____61____ (dramatic). Then, in 1969, a large oil leak near the Santa Barbara County coast ____62____ (drive) the then Senator Gaylord Nelson to put Earth Day on the national stage.
In the past years since the first Earth Day, there ____63____ (be) a large number of major environment wins. Protection has been put in place on everything ____64____ clean water to endangered species.
The theme of Earth Day 2023 is “Earth for All”, the concept of ____65____ emphasizes human beings must respect nature, follow its ways and protect it.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
66. 第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华，你的美国网友David 参加校园戏曲艺术节获得了一等奖。请根据以下提示写一封英文电子邮件向他表示祝贺。
内容包括：
1. 祝贺他获奖；
2. 肯定他付出的努力；
3. 期待他为弘扬中国文化做出贡献。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：校园戏曲艺术节Campus Opera Art Festival
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25 分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The year 2013 marked a turning point in my life. In June, my husband was offered a new Job in Ghana. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer and copywriter (广告文字撰写人), I, without any hesitation, made the decision to relocate with him.
While my husband engaged in work, my visa didn’t grant me the same privilege. But that’s okay. I didn’t know what to do anyway. I was left isolated, homesick and lacking purpose. Our new home was a bungalow near a river that cut across expansive grasslands. With few people around our home, I turned to nature, which had been a fondness of mine since childhood. Every day, I would take my camera and wander around, photographing aimlessly.
It wasn’t long before September arrived, bringing the full flow of the rainy season. After one particularly bad thunderstorm, I found a finch (雀) — a poor little thing barely a month old with one wing broken — on the ground. Evidently, he had been abandoned by his flock, his nest blown from a tree. The sight was heartbreaking. He was the size of my lite finger. His eyes were tightly shut and he was shuddering, too young to survive alone. I somehow felt a connection with it. Immediately I scooped him up and cautiously placed him in a cardboard box with towels, mimicking a nest, and stayed up all night researching how to care for him.
The next day he seemed to regain some energy. He woke with his mouth open, though still too weak to let out a call. I fed him some food and chirped (叽喳) at him. To my amusement, he chirped back and even climbed into my hand. I affectionately gazed at this adorable creature, who was now boldly pecking (啄) my fingers now and then. A surge of warmth ran through me. Tenderly stroking his feathers, I chirped a lullaby, singing him to sleep. Gradually, his eyes drooped and he drifted off. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the scene — as far as he was concerned, I was his mother.
Para 1. “I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him.
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Para 2. At that moment I realized that as I dedicated myself to the finch’s care, something within me changed.
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