江苏省南菁高级中学2023-2024学年高三上学期期末模拟测试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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南菁高中2024届高三英语期末模拟卷 2024.1
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Relieved. B. Scared. C. Determined.
2. Who is the woman probably
A. A car saleswoman. B. A café attendant. C. A toy shop owner.
3. What did the speakers do last week
A. They went out to dinner.
B. They helped someone online.
C. They drove to visit the woman’s sister.
4. What does the woman mean
A. The weather in London is excellent.
B. People hold different attitudes toward the sun.
C. London is worth visiting with friends.
5. What does the man ask the woman about
A. What her favorite film is.
B. What her favorite book is.
C. Who her favorite author is.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman come to the man
A. To arrange a meeting with parents.
B. To find a solution to a problem.
C. To take the children on a trip.
7. When will the half-term trip probably be over according to the woman
A. At 6:30 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 4:00 p.m.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel about autumn
A. Weekdays are filled with promises.
B. The weather is very hot.
C. Time goes by quickly.
9. What are the speakers doing
A. Sharing childhood memories.
B. Talking about their feelings about time.
C. Making plans for car journeys at weekends.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of activity would Matt prefer
A. Enjoying private time in his own car.
B. Having a hot drink and snacks on a train.
C. Listening to audio books while walking to the office.
11. How might Beth prefer to travel to work
A. By car. B. By train. C. On foot.
12. What does Matt mean in the end
A. He makes up his mind to take the train.
B. He is hesitant about traveling without food.
C. He might choose a greener way.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Host and guest. B. Mother and son. C. Husband and wife.
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An accident. B. The best gift for John. C. A happy family.
15. Where are the speakers now
A. In a studio. B. On a beach. C. Next to a hotel.
16. What did John do for the family
A. He walked their dog.
B. He looked after their baby.
C. He rescued their child.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker give this talk
A. To discuss English learning methods.
B. To give examples for English learning.
C. To share something about accents.
18. What percentage of British speakers speak in RP according to the latest studies
A. Around 3%. B. Around 5%. C. Around 40%.
19. What is the problem of learning a language according to the speaker
A. Incomprehension of different accents.
B. Fewer opportunities to live in another country.
C. Uncertainty of mastering a foreign language.
20. What does the speaker offer at last
A. A specific request for English learners.
B. A useful solution to a problem.
C. More support for the previous point.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Student Volunteering: Project Coordinator (协调员) Vacancies
Would you like to make a real difference to your local community Becoming a Project Coordinator could be the role for you! We’re currently looking for our next set of volunteer Project Coordinators for the next academic year. Project Coordinators work with a team of students to run a project with support from the Volunteering and Mentoring Team. Now we are looking for teams to lead the following projects:
Chester Student Dog Walking Project—walking dogs for members of the community who would struggle to do so themselves for health reasons
Chester Healthy Eating Workshops—healthy cooking workshops for people who have experienced homelessness
Welly Wednesdays—one-off conservation activities that benefit the environment like tree planting and hedge laying
Get Talking—students raising awareness, fundraising and talking about issues that can affect students, helping to open dialogue about serious topics and reduce stigma (污名)
inCredible—students helping young people to identify what is credible information and reduce the spread of fake news
Dementia Café—a monthly café in Time Square, Warrington for people and families affected by dementia (痴呆) to come together and connect with others
Interested in running any of these projects Find the role descriptions and application forms on the Volunteer Hub. Email volunteering@chester.ac.uk with any questions or with your completed application form. The deadline to apply is December 20.
21. Who can become a Project Coordinator
A. A cooperative and well-organized clerk.
B. People struggling against health problems.
C. Students eager to give back to society.
D. A well-informed communication expert.
22. Which project would you apply for if you want to go green
A. Chester Healthy Eating Workshops. B. Welly Wednesdays.
C. inCredible. D. Dementia Café.
23. What should you do to submit your application
A. Learn the role descriptions by heart. B. Raise your tips about volunteering.
C. Email volunteering@chester.ac.uk. D. Upload it on the Volunteer Hub.
B
Besides “wow” and “great”, what else would you say when flying over the Earth in space Samantha Cristoforetti, the first Italian female astronaut in space, posted several lines of a famous ancient Chinese composition on Twitter to share her joy.
She first wrote in Chinese, and then attached an accurate translation of the lines in both Italian and English to help more people understand. “Looking up, I see the immensity of the cosmos(宇宙); bowing my head, I look at the multitude of the world. The gaze flies, the heart expands, the joy of the senses can reach its peak, and indeed, this is true happiness,” it says. Two days before she landed on Earth, the beauty of space and Chinese literature resonated(共鸣) on her Twitter account. Before long, her posts went viral on Twitter with thousands of retweets, likes and replies.
The text she quoted is from the Preface to Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion (《兰亭集序》), a Chinese calligraphy masterpiece by Wang Xizhi (303-361) of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420). She also attached three photos taken in space of China’s Bohai Bay and the day-night view of Beijing. “The poem and views are both magnificent as well as healing. If everyone could enjoy the same sight, a lot of pain in the world would be ‘dissipated’,” one user comments.
As the first Italian female astronaut in space, Cristoforetti carried out her first space mission on Nov 23, 2014. In 2022, she started the second mission in April and returned to Earth on Friday night after a 127-day stay in orbit.
Cristoforetti has also been active in Sino-European cooperation in the field of manned spaceflight. She was a working group member with Chinese counterparts to define and implement cooperation in the field of astronaut operations. When not traveling for work, she is an eager reader and has a great passion for languages. Speaking clear Chinese, Cristoforetti once told the media that the teams from China and Europe were working very well together in the field of astronaut training.
24. What is the result of Cristoforetti’s posts online
A. An unexpected hit on Twitter.
B. A passion for literary translation.
C. A craze for Chinese masterpieces.
D. An outbreak of computer viruses.
25. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “dissipated” in paragraph 3
A. Relieved. B. Avoided. C. Increased. D. Acknowledged.
26. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs about Cristoforetti
A. She is the first female astronaut in space.
B. She leads the Chinese manned spaceflight.
C. She is enthusiastic about Chinese language.
D. She is currently in charge of training astronauts.
27. What can be the best title of the passage
A. A post draws global attention to space exploration
B. Italian astronaut displays ancient Chinese art in space
C. Space travel promotes the Sino-European relationship
D. An ancient Chinese composition becomes popular again
C
Earthquakes cannot be forecast, but engineers can prepare for them. Seismic-isolation (地震隔离) systems, built into the bases of certain buildings in high-risk areas, use complex structures of concrete, rubber and metal to reduce quake damage by absorbing the ground’s horizontal shaking.
But such adaptations are expensive. Engineer Jian Zhang of the University of California, says building seismic-isolation system can increase construction costs by up to 20 percent. Although these systems might save more than they cost over time, builders in some regions may not have the budget for them at present.
A new seismic-isolation method uses the physics of rolling to create a lower-cost alternative with readily available materials: recycled tennis balls. “Everyone plays tennis, and they don’t know what to do with the tennis balls after each game,” says ETH Zürich seismic engineer Michalis Vassiliou.
Vassiliou’s team based its method on an early form of seismic-isolation that rolls a shaking building to a stop the way a skater in a half-pipe eventually comes to rest. By separating a building from the ground with a layer of spheres, rolling isolation changes unstable horizontal shaking into a gentle rocking motion. This method was used in 5,000-year-old Peruvian pyramids, but today builders favor expensive, standardized isolation systems.
For their modern take on rolling seismic-isolation, the researchers injected concrete-like mixes into hundreds of balls that had lost their bounce. They built an inexpensive model consisting of four filled tennis balls sandwiched between two concrete plates, and they found that it withstood earthquake shaking while supporting eight kilo newtons of force per ball — about twice what isolation systems might experience under one-story houses.
Zhang says that the work is worthwhile and that such technology might serve an unmet need. But she notes that the results are primary. Vassiliou agrees; next steps will mean creating and testing a larger model with hundreds of tennis balls at a research center in earthquake-prone Cuba — an example of a place where such systems could make isolation practicable in ordinary construction.
28. Why do the engineers adopt recycled tennis balls
A. To improve the performance of tennis balls.
B. To help deal with the tennis balls after matches.
C. To simplify the complex structures of buildings.
D. To cut the expense of seismic-isolation building.
29. What effect could the new method achieve
A. Recycling useless tennis balls.
B. Withstanding earthquake shaking.
C. Transforming the shaking into a gentle one.
D. Enabling a house to support much more force.
30. Which of the following best describes Zhang’s attitude towards the new technology
A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Unclear. D. Approving.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. Researchers are creating and testing models in Cuba.
B. Engineers are exploring ways of earthquake forecasts.
C. A low-cost design helps shaking buildings roll to a stop.
D. Recycled tennis balls could protect buildings from disasters.
D
Commuting to and from work can be a nightmare. Cars advance slowly in stop and go traffic, crawling from one traffic jam at stoplights to the next. At peak rush hour especially, there is no chance of sailing through a series of green lights. Now, thanks to artificial intelligence, German researchers have found a way to reduce time spent at the crossroads.
Called the KI4LSA project and funded by the Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, the innovation is being tested. Scientists first studied algorithms taken from a busy intersection to learn about traffic patterns and where improvements were most needed. Then, the technology, using high-resolution cameras and radar sensors, more precisely captured the actual traffic situation and detected the average speed of the cars and their waiting times. Finally, the AI uses deep enhanced learning algorithms to calculate the best switching behaviour for the traffic lights and determine the best phase sequence to shorten waiting times at the crossroads.
The results are encouraging when it is being tried out at a busy intersection in Lemgo, Germany. The intelligent lights are said to improve traffic flow by 10 to 15 percent, which results in money saved; the EU estimates that traffic jams create economic damage that adds up to 100 billion euros a year. Aside from reducing commuting time, these traffic lights will reduce noise and CO2 emissions from cars waiting at the crossroads.
Another exciting development in this research is the K14PED project, which studies pedestrians crossing the crossroads. Using AI as well as a 3D points cloud, researchers can identify how many people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing and whether some of the disabled or elder people will need extra time to cross the street. Such a needs-based system could reduce pedestrian waiting time by 30 percent, which could then decrease jaywalking（乱穿马路）by 25 percent.
Researchers are optimistic that it will be adopted by many countries after the tests in the German towns of Lemgo and Bielefeld. This technology is exciting news for pedestrians and drivers alike. It encourages safety, protects the environment, and may even give you more time to enjoy your morning coffee before heading off to work!
32. Why is AI used in the KI4LSA project
A. To study traffic algorithms to control CO2 emissions.
B. To detect road conditions to reduce jam or speeding.
C. To remind people to pass in sequence for a shorter wait.
D. To adjust traffic signals to ensure efficiency at the crossroads.
33. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. The intelligent lights serve the mere purpose of reducing commuting time.
B. The better traffic flow is improved, the less economic damage is caused.
C. The more cars are waiting at the crossroads, the more noise is reduced.
D. The effect of traffic jams is heavier on environment than on economy.
34. What is the function of K14PED project
A. It monitors traffic conditions at intersections.
B. It helps to estimate the number of jaywalkers.
C. It ensures flexible crossing time for pedestrians.
D. It improves the speed of vehicles on busy roads.
35. What is the main idea of this passage
A. The intelligent lights offer a blessing to transportation.
B. The AI technology is bound to be a promising industry.
C. Attentive traffic service lends a helping hand to seniors.
D. Digital traffic systems mark the beginning of smart cities.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Building Up Your Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and emotionally engage with others. It is viewed as the fundamental social glue and main psychological mechanism, which enables us to relate to each other, maintain social relations and create a more sympathetic world. 36 . It is a skill that can be developed and strengthened over time. Here are some tips on how to build up your empathy.
Practice active listening
Listening is one of the most effective ways you can demonstrate empathy to other people. Active listening requires three things. To begin with, paraphrase what the person said to show that you understood the content. 37 , because it helps the person better understand and regulate their own emotions. Finally, indicate how your response makes you want to behave, because again you are demonstrating that you understand their emotional state and helping them figure out a behavior to move forward with.
Challenge your prejudices and assumptions
Ask yourself why you think that all poor people are lazy, or all people with mental health issues are dangerous. A lot of assumptions and prejudices are based on misinformation that has become widespread. 38 .
Treat people as being important
Recognize that you aren’t the only one living in this world and that you aren’t some superior being. 39 . Don’t lump (合并) them into stereotypical(刻板印象的) groups with erroneous one-size-fits-all labels. Each person is an individual and comes with a set of flaws and strengths.
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This means getting a direct experience of another person’s life, the “walk a mile in another person’s shoes” proverb. You don’t have to go quite that far, but consider taking on all the things that your mother does in a day for an entire week. You’ll discover how difficult it is to manage both the home and work, and you’ll have a better appreciation for how much work she has to do. You may even decide to pitch in a bit more.
In conclusion, building up your empathy takes time and effort, but it is worth it. So start practicing today and make a positive impact on the world around you.
A. Practice experiential empathy
B. Leave each person as they are
C. Practice gratitude and appreciation
D. Take each person as they come
E. Reflect on your emotional reaction as well
F. However, empathy is not something we are born with
G. Educate yourself and listen to the groups that are affected by this misinformation
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。
If Christmas, Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July are America’s biggest official holidays, then Super Bowl Sunday (超级碗星期天), the day of the Super Bowl game, is the biggest 41 holiday. It’s a time for friends and family to gather for food and chat. But mostly 42 . Some people living on the margins of society miss that special connection.
So on a cold February Sunday in 2017, as Meir Kalmanson headed to a Super Bowl party at a club a friend owned, he invited six 43 men he met on the street to join him.
The men, as might be expected, were 44 . But Kalmanson had this sincerity about him that put people at ease, and the men were 45 . Watch a football match Go somewhere 46 Get food to fill an empty stomach Of course!
Over burgers and drinks, Kalmanson and his 47 watched the game. “Conversation flowed, and we were all cheering for the teams we supported and laughing.” Kalmanson recalled.
48 , the game played just a small role in the night’s 49 , he said. More important was the men’s 50 with one another and the other fans.
“We were part of a bigger party that was happening,” said Kalmanson. “If you walked in, you couldn’t tell who was homeless and who wasn’t, and the men felt that they were part of something.” 51 , “they had their dignity 52 .”
For that evening, they were no longer outsiders. They 53 . In such circumstances, Kalmanson added, “people are reminded who they really are—not how others 54 them.”
Ultimately, this Super Bowl party is 55 a sporting event.
41. A. global B. traditional C. unofficial D. national
42. A. companionship B. innovation C. entertainment D. negotiation
43. A. elderly B. disabled C. strange D. homeless
44. A. enthusiastic B. annoyed C. grateful D. doubtful
45. A. questioned B. persuaded C. accepted D. rejected
46. A. warm B. familiar C. safe D. alone
47. A. customers B. guests C. fans D. families
48. A. Obviously B. Accordingly C. Eventually D. However
49. A. success B. show C. schedule D. service
50. A. competition B. cooperation C. satisfaction D. interaction
51. A. In contrast B. In addition C. In conclusion D. In consequence
52. A. preserved B. abandoned C. restored D. lowered
53. A. returned B. belonged C. survived D. adapted
54. A. label B. assess C. introduce D. greet
55. A. nothing but B. more than C. anything but D. more or less
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 cute “auspicious rabbit” (吉祥兔) figure 56 the first mascot for the “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations, has arguably been 57 international star. It travelled overseas to various countries, leaping into countless hearts worldwide. 58 (follow) the rabbit’s phenomenal success, the ministry launched the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” mascot for the Year of the Dragon global celebrations in Beijing on Oct 7, 2023.
“JiXiang Long”, 59 (literal) lucky dragon, the mascot features a gesture of a smiley face with flame-shaped eyebrows and a gold ingot-shaped(元宝形状) nose. Its body 60 (cover) by yellow and red flame patterns.
Gao Zheng, director-general of the ministry’s Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation, unveiled the mascot alongside UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Tan Dun. “Dragon is the only animal 61 does not actually exist in the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. The holy animal is a(n) 62 (separate) part of the Chinese civilization, representing our hope for and pursuit of peace, joy, and good luck,” said Lin Cunzhen, the lead designer of the mascot. 63 (come) up with a design that combined the holiness of the divine creature and adorableness 64 (require) for a mascot, she and her team pooled the wisdom of archaeologists, art historians, artists, and designers. They also interviewed people of various age groups to learn about the 65 (prefer) of a dragon mascot. Aside from being widely featured in the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations at home and abroad, “JiXiang Long” will be developed into a host of cultural creative products, ranging from stationery to souvenir statues.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，某英语网站正在讨论对“The man who has made up his mind to win will never say ‘impossible’.”的理解。你打算跟帖参与讨论，内容包括：
1. 你对此的理解；
2. 结合具体实例；
3. 你的启发与感悟。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My sister Tina and I are very different. I’m a just simple-minded girl, at least in her eyes, while she is literally the symbol of perfection. When I was young I wanted to be like her. If she wore her hair in a new style one day, I would do the same with mine the following day. I always tried to follow her and her friends around and begged to be included, but her life didn’t really have much space for a bothersome two-year-younger sister. Over time, my admiration for her had turned into indifference. Living in the same apartment as strangers, we barely spoke to each other.
I even felt relieved in secret when she informed me this year that she would be spending eight months studying abroad. I assumed I’d use her video player and wear the dresses she left behind. That was the only way l thought her leaving would affect me.
I sat in my room that first evening after she departed and tried to concentrate on my homework. However, I couldn’t get rid of the feeling that something was wrong, or something was missing. I looked around the apartment and everything was the same. But it was so silent that I could hear my own breathing. I went to Tina’s room. Both her video player and her talk on the phone with her friends were absent. When I sat down on her bed, I became sharply aware of how different my life was without her. Even though we didn’t always talk, just having her there made me feel secure.
Sitting there, I looked back at the wasted years and regretted trying to live my own life and overlooking hers. I felt particularly bad because I had not even given her a hug before she boarded her plane, and that made my heart ache.
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。
As the night went on, I decided to do something to make it up. _______________________
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For a long time there was nothing but silence on the other end of the line. ______________
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英语参考答案 2024.01
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 CBABA 6—10 BCCBA 11—15 BCAAB 16—20 CCAAB
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21—23 CBC 24—27 AACB 28—31 DCBC 32—35 DBCA
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36—40 FEGDA
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41—45 CADDB 46—50 ABDAD 51—55 DCBAB
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. as 57. an 58. Following 59. literally 60. is covered
61. that 62. inseparable 63. To come 64. required 65. preference(s)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分)
Possible version:
This quote highlights the importance of determination and devotion. To me, a strong willpower is what it takes to accomplish anything difficult.
This is apparently true to Tu Youyou. Faced with the challenges to find a cure for malaria, she encountered numerous obstacles. However, she made up her mind to settle the problem instead of acknowledging defeat. After endless attempts, she led her team to discover artemisinin and win the battle against malaria, saving hundreds of thousands of people’s lives.
Overall, I’m inspired by Tu Youyou and her team. Their contribution demonstrates that in time of difficulties, we are supposed to spare no effort to win. Hopefully, we can turn “impossible” into “I’m possible”.
第二节（满分25分）
Possible version:
As the night went on, I decided to do something to make it up. I picked up the phone and called her halfway across the world. As I waited for her to pick up, my concerns kept growing every second. Finally she was on the phone. Without waiting for her “Hello”, I said, “It’s me. I just want to tell you I really miss you. I know we aren’t as close as some sisters, but that doesn’t mean I’m not missing you a ton.”
For a long time there was nothing but silence on the other end of the line. Finally she spoke. Her voice sounded as though it came from nearby. “I’ve been sitting here, all alone, thinking about you guys back home, too. Your voice makes me feel as though I were right there with you,” she said very quickly just as I did. “I miss you, too. I’m counting down the days before I can go home.”
听力材料【录音原文】
Text 1
W: I don’t know whether I can do this. It’s a long way down.
M: Don’t overthink it. All competitive swimmers need to learn how to dive. When you’ve done it once, it won’t worry you in the future.
W: OK, here goes then. Wish me luck.
Text 2
M: Excuse me. I was here earlier with my son for coffee. He thinks he left his favorite toy here. Has anyone by chance handed anything in
W: What type of toy was it
M: It was a red racing car.
W: Fortunately, one of our staff found it.
Text 3
M: I’ve found that note from your sister. The address is on the back.
W: Ha! It’s been a week already. I’m glad we looked up online for the way to the restaurant.
M: It was a bit of a long drive for the evening, but the food was worth it.
Text 4
M: What was the weather like in London
W: Very warm and sunny! It’s strange that British people love to be in the sun as much as possible, while in China, we prefer to stay out of the sun!
M: Yeah, I have vivid memories of that from my summer trip to the UK with a friend!
Text 5
M: If you have to pick only one movie to watch, what would it be
W: I would have to see The Shawshank Redemption. It’s a classic. Have you seen it
M: Yes. It’s based on a short story by Stephen King.
W: Really I didn’t know that.
Text 6
W: The half-term trip to the World Museum of Mining is at the same time as the final practice for the school play. I’m struggling to make the right decision here.
M: How many kids are involved in both
W: I’m not sure — around 12 kids, I think, and two of them have leading roles.
M: We can’t move the museum trip — it’s too short notice. How about asking the parents if they are fine with the final play practice taking place after school
W: I guess we could start the practice at 4:30 p.m. The trip is probably over at 4:00 p.m. We’d still be finished by 6:30 p.m. That’s not a bad solution.
Text 7
W: Every year, I feel as though the months between September and Christmas go by in a flash.
M: I think it’s just a sign of getting older — time seems to speed up as we grow!
W: Ha-ha, maybe, but I never feel like this in spring or summer. The heat and sunshine make these seasons seem to last forever! I much prefer the autumn weather.
M: Oh, I see. So it’s just a simpler case of whatever you enjoy going by at a faster speed. It’s like how we felt when we were a kid — remember how fast weekends used to fly by compared to weekdays
W: Hmm...yes. Saturday mornings were always filled with endless promises, but then they would disappear in minutes!
M: Exactly. And even car journeys! If I’m in a hurry, the journey seems so long. If I’m not rushing, it seems much shorter!
W: So it all comes down to how we consider and experience things.
Text 8
M: Because the road is under repair, my journey to work has become so much longer.
W: Isn’t it quicker to take the train now, Matt
M: Possibly, but I don’t want to. I’m surrounded by people all day — I enjoy being alone in my own car, even if I’m stuck in traffic!
W: Don’t you get bored I hate just sitting there, waiting for traffic to move. I’d rather walk!
M: No, never. I listen to the radio and audio books. Sometimes I sing or listen to music.
W: You could do that on a train — except for the singing, obviously.
M: I know, Beth, but I don’t want to give up my private time. It’s very calming.
W: Okay, but on a train you can get a coffee and snacks! That’s got to be good, right
M: Yep, but I always have a hot drink with me anyway, and I never travel without food!
W: What about the environmental aspect though It’s greener to take the train. M: You got me there. I feel truly conflicted about that. Maybe I need to examine my environmental morals a bit more.
Text 9
W: Thank you for tuning into News Today. I am on the shore of the North Sea in England where I’m joined with John Hunt, a local fisherman. John, thank you for being with us today.
M: It’s a pleasure. Thank you for having me.
W: John, just behind us is where you saved a young boy yesterday. Tell us what happened.
M: I was walking my dog along the beach when I noticed something in the water. I could tell it was someone in trouble and my dog kept barking.
W: What did you do
M: It all happened so fast. I just acted without thinking. Before I knew it, I was in the sea dragging the young boy out.
W: I believe his parents were so glad you saved him.
M: Yes, they were! They have a baby and they had just turned their back for a second as the baby needed changing. Once I got the boy to the shore, they ran over and thanked me. Luckily, the boy was fine.
W: Have they offered you a gift or some money as a thank you
M: Well, they offered me a free stay in a hotel they own, but I refused. I’m just glad the boy is safe. That’s enough.
W: That’s really nice of you.
Text 10
If you have studied and mastered a language to a high level, it’s a significant achievement that brings personal satisfaction and new opportunities. One of those opportunities might be the desire to live and work in the country of that language. However, regional accents can increase some difficulties, even for confident language learners. Even within a small country, accents can be various. For example, when people learn English, they tend to learn what is commonly referred to as the Queen’s English, Oxford English, BBC English, or Received Pronunciation, namely RP. All of these are typical standard British accents. It was previously believed that just 5% of the British population actually spoke with an RP accent, but the most recent studies suggest the true figure is even lower — only about 3% of the population speaks in RP. So, there are around 40 different accents within the United Kingdom alone. Sometimes, even native speakers may find it challenging to understand a particularly strong accent. In such situations, a helpful approach is to politely request the speakers to repeat what they said, perhaps at a slower pace.
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Relieved. B. Scared. C. Determined.
2. Who is the woman probably
A. A car saleswoman. B. A café attendant. C. A toy shop owner.
3. What did the speakers do last week
A. They went out to dinner.
B. They helped someone online.
C. They drove to visit the woman’s sister.
4. What does the woman mean
A. The weather in London is excellent.
B. People hold different attitudes toward the sun.
C. London is worth visiting with friends.
5. What does the man ask the woman about
A. What her favorite film is.
B. What her favorite book is.
C. Who her favorite author is.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman come to the man
A. To arrange a meeting with parents.
B. To find a solution to a problem.
C. To take the children on a trip.
7. When will the half-term trip probably be over according to the woman
A. At 6:30 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 4:00 p.m.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel about autumn
A. Weekdays are filled with promises.
B. The weather is very hot.
C. Time goes by quickly.
9. What are the speakers doing
A. Sharing childhood memories.
B. Talking about their feelings about time.
C. Making plans for car journeys at weekends.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of activity would Matt prefer
A. Enjoying private time in his own car.
B. Having a hot drink and snacks on a train.
C. Listening to audio books while walking to the office.
11. How might Beth prefer to travel to work
A. By car. B. By train. C. On foot.
12. What does Matt mean in the end
A. He makes up his mind to take the train.
B. He is hesitant about traveling without food.
C. He might choose a greener way.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Host and guest. B. Mother and son. C. Husband and wife.
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An accident. B. The best gift for John. C. A happy family.
15. Where are the speakers now
A. In a studio. B. On a beach. C. Next to a hotel.
16. What did John do for the family
A. He walked their dog.
B. He looked after their baby.
C. He rescued their child.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker give this talk
A. To discuss English learning methods.
B. To give examples for English learning.
C. To share something about accents.
18. What percentage of British speakers speak in RP according to the latest studies
A. Around 3%. B. Around 5%. C. Around 40%.
19. What is the problem of learning a language according to the speaker
A. Incomprehension of different accents.
B. Fewer opportunities to live in another country.
C. Uncertainty of mastering a foreign language.
20. What does the speaker offer at last
A. A specific request for English learners.
B. A useful solution to a problem.
C. More support for the previous point.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Student Volunteering: Project Coordinator (协调员) Vacancies
Would you like to make a real difference to your local community Becoming a Project Coordinator could be the role for you! We’re currently looking for our next set of volunteer Project Coordinators for the next academic year. Project Coordinators work with a team of students to run a project with support from the Volunteering and Mentoring Team. Now we are looking for teams to lead the following projects:
Chester Student Dog Walking Project—walking dogs for members of the community who would struggle to do so themselves for health reasons
Chester Healthy Eating Workshops—healthy cooking workshops for people who have experienced homelessness
Welly Wednesdays—one-off conservation activities that benefit the environment like tree planting and hedge laying
Get Talking—students raising awareness, fundraising and talking about issues that can affect students, helping to open dialogue about serious topics and reduce stigma (污名)
inCredible—students helping young people to identify what is credible information and reduce the spread of fake news
Dementia Café—a monthly café in Time Square, Warrington for people and families affected by dementia (痴呆) to come together and connect with others
Interested in running any of these projects Find the role descriptions and application forms on the Volunteer Hub. Email volunteering@chester.ac.uk with any questions or with your completed application form. The deadline to apply is December 20.
21. Who can become a Project Coordinator
A. A cooperative and well-organized clerk.
B. People struggling against health problems.
C. Students eager to give back to society.
D. A well-informed communication expert.
22. Which project would you apply for if you want to go green
A. Chester Healthy Eating Workshops. B. Welly Wednesdays.
C. inCredible. D. Dementia Café.
23. What should you do to submit your application
A. Learn the role descriptions by heart. B. Raise your tips about volunteering.
C. Email volunteering@chester.ac.uk. D. Upload it on the Volunteer Hub.
B
Besides “wow” and “great”, what else would you say when flying over the Earth in space Samantha Cristoforetti, the first Italian female astronaut in space, posted several lines of a famous ancient Chinese composition on Twitter to share her joy.
She first wrote in Chinese, and then attached an accurate translation of the lines in both Italian and English to help more people understand. “Looking up, I see the immensity of the cosmos(宇宙); bowing my head, I look at the multitude of the world. The gaze flies, the heart expands, the joy of the senses can reach its peak, and indeed, this is true happiness,” it says. Two days before she landed on Earth, the beauty of space and Chinese literature resonated(共鸣) on her Twitter account. Before long, her posts went viral on Twitter with thousands of retweets, likes and replies.
The text she quoted is from the Preface to Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion (《兰亭集序》), a Chinese calligraphy masterpiece by Wang Xizhi (303-361) of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420). She also attached three photos taken in space of China’s Bohai Bay and the day-night view of Beijing. “The poem and views are both magnificent as well as healing. If everyone could enjoy the same sight, a lot of pain in the world would be ‘dissipated’,” one user comments.
As the first Italian female astronaut in space, Cristoforetti carried out her first space mission on Nov 23, 2014. In 2022, she started the second mission in April and returned to Earth on Friday night after a 127-day stay in orbit.
Cristoforetti has also been active in Sino-European cooperation in the field of manned spaceflight. She was a working group member with Chinese counterparts to define and implement cooperation in the field of astronaut operations. When not traveling for work, she is an eager reader and has a great passion for languages. Speaking clear Chinese, Cristoforetti once told the media that the teams from China and Europe were working very well together in the field of astronaut training.
24. What is the result of Cristoforetti’s posts online
A. An unexpected hit on Twitter.
B. A passion for literary translation.
C. A craze for Chinese masterpieces.
D. An outbreak of computer viruses.
25. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “dissipated” in paragraph 3
A. Relieved. B. Avoided. C. Increased. D. Acknowledged.
26. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs about Cristoforetti
A. She is the first female astronaut in space.
B. She leads the Chinese manned spaceflight.
C. She is enthusiastic about Chinese language.
D. She is currently in charge of training astronauts.
27. What can be the best title of the passage
A. A post draws global attention to space exploration
B. Italian astronaut displays ancient Chinese art in space
C. Space travel promotes the Sino-European relationship
D. An ancient Chinese composition becomes popular again
C
Earthquakes cannot be forecast, but engineers can prepare for them. Seismic-isolation (地震隔离) systems, built into the bases of certain buildings in high-risk areas, use complex structures of concrete, rubber and metal to reduce quake damage by absorbing the ground’s horizontal shaking.
But such adaptations are expensive. Engineer Jian Zhang of the University of California, says building seismic-isolation system can increase construction costs by up to 20 percent. Although these systems might save more than they cost over time, builders in some regions may not have the budget for them at present.
A new seismic-isolation method uses the physics of rolling to create a lower-cost alternative with readily available materials: recycled tennis balls. “Everyone plays tennis, and they don’t know what to do with the tennis balls after each game,” says ETH Zürich seismic engineer Michalis Vassiliou.
Vassiliou’s team based its method on an early form of seismic-isolation that rolls a shaking building to a stop the way a skater in a half-pipe eventually comes to rest. By separating a building from the ground with a layer of spheres, rolling isolation changes unstable horizontal shaking into a gentle rocking motion. This method was used in 5,000-year-old Peruvian pyramids, but today builders favor expensive, standardized isolation systems.
For their modern take on rolling seismic-isolation, the researchers injected concrete-like mixes into hundreds of balls that had lost their bounce. They built an inexpensive model consisting of four filled tennis balls sandwiched between two concrete plates, and they found that it withstood earthquake shaking while supporting eight kilo newtons of force per ball — about twice what isolation systems might experience under one-story houses.
Zhang says that the work is worthwhile and that such technology might serve an unmet need. But she notes that the results are primary. Vassiliou agrees; next steps will mean creating and testing a larger model with hundreds of tennis balls at a research center in earthquake-prone Cuba — an example of a place where such systems could make isolation practicable in ordinary construction.
28. Why do the engineers adopt recycled tennis balls
A. To improve the performance of tennis balls.
B. To help deal with the tennis balls after matches.
C. To simplify the complex structures of buildings.
D. To cut the expense of seismic-isolation building.
29. What effect could the new method achieve
A. Recycling useless tennis balls.
B. Withstanding earthquake shaking.
C. Transforming the shaking into a gentle one.
D. Enabling a house to support much more force.
30. Which of the following best describes Zhang’s attitude towards the new technology
A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Unclear. D. Approving.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. Researchers are creating and testing models in Cuba.
B. Engineers are exploring ways of earthquake forecasts.
C. A low-cost design helps shaking buildings roll to a stop.
D. Recycled tennis balls could protect buildings from disasters.
D
Commuting to and from work can be a nightmare. Cars advance slowly in stop and go traffic, crawling from one traffic jam at stoplights to the next. At peak rush hour especially, there is no chance of sailing through a series of green lights. Now, thanks to artificial intelligence, German researchers have found a way to reduce time spent at the crossroads.
Called the KI4LSA project and funded by the Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, the innovation is being tested. Scientists first studied algorithms taken from a busy intersection to learn about traffic patterns and where improvements were most needed. Then, the technology, using high-resolution cameras and radar sensors, more precisely captured the actual traffic situation and detected the average speed of the cars and their waiting times. Finally, the AI uses deep enhanced learning algorithms to calculate the best switching behaviour for the traffic lights and determine the best phase sequence to shorten waiting times at the crossroads.
The results are encouraging when it is being tried out at a busy intersection in Lemgo, Germany. The intelligent lights are said to improve traffic flow by 10 to 15 percent, which results in money saved; the EU estimates that traffic jams create economic damage that adds up to 100 billion euros a year. Aside from reducing commuting time, these traffic lights will reduce noise and CO2 emissions from cars waiting at the crossroads.
Another exciting development in this research is the K14PED project, which studies pedestrians crossing the crossroads. Using AI as well as a 3D points cloud, researchers can identify how many people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing and whether some of the disabled or elder people will need extra time to cross the street. Such a needs-based system could reduce pedestrian waiting time by 30 percent, which could then decrease jaywalking（乱穿马路）by 25 percent.
Researchers are optimistic that it will be adopted by many countries after the tests in the German towns of Lemgo and Bielefeld. This technology is exciting news for pedestrians and drivers alike. It encourages safety, protects the environment, and may even give you more time to enjoy your morning coffee before heading off to work!
32. Why is AI used in the KI4LSA project
A. To study traffic algorithms to control CO2 emissions.
B. To detect road conditions to reduce jam or speeding.
C. To remind people to pass in sequence for a shorter wait.
D. To adjust traffic signals to ensure efficiency at the crossroads.
33. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. The intelligent lights serve the mere purpose of reducing commuting time.
B. The better traffic flow is improved, the less economic damage is caused.
C. The more cars are waiting at the crossroads, the more noise is reduced.
D. The effect of traffic jams is heavier on environment than on economy.
34. What is the function of K14PED project
A. It monitors traffic conditions at intersections.
B. It helps to estimate the number of jaywalkers.
C. It ensures flexible crossing time for pedestrians.
D. It improves the speed of vehicles on busy roads.
35. What is the main idea of this passage
A. The intelligent lights offer a blessing to transportation.
B. The AI technology is bound to be a promising industry.
C. Attentive traffic service lends a helping hand to seniors.
D. Digital traffic systems mark the beginning of smart cities.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Building Up Your Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and emotionally engage with others. It is viewed as the fundamental social glue and main psychological mechanism, which enables us to relate to each other, maintain social relations and create a more sympathetic world. 36 . It is a skill that can be developed and strengthened over time. Here are some tips on how to build up your empathy.
Practice active listening
Listening is one of the most effective ways you can demonstrate empathy to other people. Active listening requires three things. To begin with, paraphrase what the person said to show that you understood the content. 37 , because it helps the person better understand and regulate their own emotions. Finally, indicate how your response makes you want to behave, because again you are demonstrating that you understand their emotional state and helping them figure out a behavior to move forward with.
Challenge your prejudices and assumptions
Ask yourself why you think that all poor people are lazy, or all people with mental health issues are dangerous. A lot of assumptions and prejudices are based on misinformation that has become widespread. 38 .
Treat people as being important
Recognize that you aren’t the only one living in this world and that you aren’t some superior being. 39 . Don’t lump (合并) them into stereotypical(刻板印象的) groups with erroneous one-size-fits-all labels. Each person is an individual and comes with a set of flaws and strengths.
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This means getting a direct experience of another person’s life, the “walk a mile in another person’s shoes” proverb. You don’t have to go quite that far, but consider taking on all the things that your mother does in a day for an entire week. You’ll discover how difficult it is to manage both the home and work, and you’ll have a better appreciation for how much work she has to do. You may even decide to pitch in a bit more.
In conclusion, building up your empathy takes time and effort, but it is worth it. So start practicing today and make a positive impact on the world around you.
A. Practice experiential empathy
B. Leave each person as they are
C. Practice gratitude and appreciation
D. Take each person as they come
E. Reflect on your emotional reaction as well
F. However, empathy is not something we are born with
G. Educate yourself and listen to the groups that are affected by this misinformation
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。
If Christmas, Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July are America’s biggest official holidays, then Super Bowl Sunday (超级碗星期天), the day of the Super Bowl game, is the biggest 41 holiday. It’s a time for friends and family to gather for food and chat. But mostly 42 . Some people living on the margins of society miss that special connection.
So on a cold February Sunday in 2017, as Meir Kalmanson headed to a Super Bowl party at a club a friend owned, he invited six 43 men he met on the street to join him.
The men, as might be expected, were 44 . But Kalmanson had this sincerity about him that put people at ease, and the men were 45 . Watch a football match Go somewhere 46 Get food to fill an empty stomach Of course!
Over burgers and drinks, Kalmanson and his 47 watched the game. “Conversation flowed, and we were all cheering for the teams we supported and laughing.” Kalmanson recalled.
48 , the game played just a small role in the night’s 49 , he said. More important was the men’s 50 with one another and the other fans.
“We were part of a bigger party that was happening,” said Kalmanson. “If you walked in, you couldn’t tell who was homeless and who wasn’t, and the men felt that they were part of something.” 51 , “they had their dignity 52 .”
For that evening, they were no longer outsiders. They 53 . In such circumstances, Kalmanson added, “people are reminded who they really are—not how others 54 them.”
Ultimately, this Super Bowl party is 55 a sporting event.
41. A. global B. traditional C. unofficial D. national
42. A. companionship B. innovation C. entertainment D. negotiation
43. A. elderly B. disabled C. strange D. homeless
44. A. enthusiastic B. annoyed C. grateful D. doubtful
45. A. questioned B. persuaded C. accepted D. rejected
46. A. warm B. familiar C. safe D. alone
47. A. customers B. guests C. fans D. families
48. A. Obviously B. Accordingly C. Eventually D. However
49. A. success B. show C. schedule D. service
50. A. competition B. cooperation C. satisfaction D. interaction
51. A. In contrast B. In addition C. In conclusion D. In consequence
52. A. preserved B. abandoned C. restored D. lowered
53. A. returned B. belonged C. survived D. adapted
54. A. label B. assess C. introduce D. greet
55. A. nothing but B. more than C. anything but D. more or less
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 cute “auspicious rabbit” (吉祥兔) figure 56 the first mascot for the “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations, has arguably been 57 international star. It travelled overseas to various countries, leaping into countless hearts worldwide. 58 (follow) the rabbit’s phenomenal success, the ministry launched the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” mascot for the Year of the Dragon global celebrations in Beijing on Oct 7, 2023.
“JiXiang Long”, 59 (literal) lucky dragon, the mascot features a gesture of a smiley face with flame-shaped eyebrows and a gold ingot-shaped(元宝形状) nose. Its body 60 (cover) by yellow and red flame patterns.
Gao Zheng, director-general of the ministry’s Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation, unveiled the mascot alongside UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Tan Dun. “Dragon is the only animal 61 does not actually exist in the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. The holy animal is a(n) 62 (separate) part of the Chinese civilization, representing our hope for and pursuit of peace, joy, and good luck,” said Lin Cunzhen, the lead designer of the mascot. 63 (come) up with a design that combined the holiness of the divine creature and adorableness 64 (require) for a mascot, she and her team pooled the wisdom of archaeologists, art historians, artists, and designers. They also interviewed people of various age groups to learn about the 65 (prefer) of a dragon mascot. Aside from being widely featured in the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations at home and abroad, “JiXiang Long” will be developed into a host of cultural creative products, ranging from stationery to souvenir statues.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，某英语网站正在讨论对“The man who has made up his mind to win will never say ‘impossible’.”的理解。你打算跟帖参与讨论，内容包括：
1. 你对此的理解；
2. 结合具体实例；
3. 你的启发与感悟。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My sister Tina and I are very different. I’m a just simple-minded girl, at least in her eyes, while she is literally the symbol of perfection. When I was young I wanted to be like her. If she wore her hair in a new style one day, I would do the same with mine the following day. I always tried to follow her and her friends around and begged to be included, but her life didn’t really have much space for a bothersome two-year-younger sister. Over time, my admiration for her had turned into indifference. Living in the same apartment as strangers, we barely spoke to each other.
I even felt relieved in secret when she informed me this year that she would be spending eight months studying abroad. I assumed I’d use her video player and wear the dresses she left behind. That was the only way l thought her leaving would affect me.
I sat in my room that first evening after she departed and tried to concentrate on my homework. However, I couldn’t get rid of the feeling that something was wrong, or something was missing. I looked around the apartment and everything was the same. But it was so silent that I could hear my own breathing. I went to Tina’s room. Both her video player and her talk on the phone with her friends were absent. When I sat down on her bed, I became sharply aware of how different my life was without her. Even though we didn’t always talk, just having her there made me feel secure.
Sitting there, I looked back at the wasted years and regretted trying to live my own life and overlooking hers. I felt particularly bad because I had not even given her a hug before she boarded her plane, and that made my heart ache.
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。
As the night went on, I decided to do something to make it up. _______________________
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For a long time there was nothing but silence on the other end of the line. ______________
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英语参考答案 2024.01
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 CBABA 6—10 BCCBA 11—15 BCAAB 16—20 CCAAB
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21—23 CBC 24—27 AACB 28—31 DCBC 32—35 DBCA
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36—40 FEGDA
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41—45 CADDB 46—50 ABDAD 51—55 DCBAB
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. as 57. an 58. Following 59. literally 60. is covered
61. that 62. inseparable 63. To come 64. required 65. preference(s)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分)
Possible version:
This quote highlights the importance of determination and devotion. To me, a strong willpower is what it takes to accomplish anything difficult.
This is apparently true to Tu Youyou. Faced with the challenges to find a cure for malaria, she encountered numerous obstacles. However, she made up her mind to settle the problem instead of acknowledging defeat. After endless attempts, she led her team to discover artemisinin and win the battle against malaria, saving hundreds of thousands of people’s lives.
Overall, I’m inspired by Tu Youyou and her team. Their contribution demonstrates that in time of difficulties, we are supposed to spare no effort to win. Hopefully, we can turn “impossible” into “I’m possible”.
第二节（满分25分）
Possible version:
As the night went on, I decided to do something to make it up. I picked up the phone and called her halfway across the world. As I waited for her to pick up, my concerns kept growing every second. Finally she was on the phone. Without waiting for her “Hello”, I said, “It’s me. I just want to tell you I really miss you. I know we aren’t as close as some sisters, but that doesn’t mean I’m not missing you a ton.”
For a long time there was nothing but silence on the other end of the line. Finally she spoke. Her voice sounded as though it came from nearby. “I’ve been sitting here, all alone, thinking about you guys back home, too. Your voice makes me feel as though I were right there with you,” she said very quickly just as I did. “I miss you, too. I’m counting down the days before I can go home.”
听力材料【录音原文】
Text 1
W: I don’t know whether I can do this. It’s a long way down.
M: Don’t overthink it. All competitive swimmers need to learn how to dive. When you’ve done it once, it won’t worry you in the future.
W: OK, here goes then. Wish me luck.
Text 2
M: Excuse me. I was here earlier with my son for coffee. He thinks he left his favorite toy here. Has anyone by chance handed anything in
W: What type of toy was it
M: It was a red racing car.
W: Fortunately, one of our staff found it.
Text 3
M: I’ve found that note from your sister. The address is on the back.
W: Ha! It’s been a week already. I’m glad we looked up online for the way to the restaurant.
M: It was a bit of a long drive for the evening, but the food was worth it.
Text 4
M: What was the weather like in London
W: Very warm and sunny! It’s strange that British people love to be in the sun as much as possible, while in China, we prefer to stay out of the sun!
M: Yeah, I have vivid memories of that from my summer trip to the UK with a friend!
Text 5
M: If you have to pick only one movie to watch, what would it be
W: I would have to see The Shawshank Redemption. It’s a classic. Have you seen it
M: Yes. It’s based on a short story by Stephen King.
W: Really I didn’t know that.
Text 6
W: The half-term trip to the World Museum of Mining is at the same time as the final practice for the school play. I’m struggling to make the right decision here.
M: How many kids are involved in both
W: I’m not sure — around 12 kids, I think, and two of them have leading roles.
M: We can’t move the museum trip — it’s too short notice. How about asking the parents if they are fine with the final play practice taking place after school
W: I guess we could start the practice at 4:30 p.m. The trip is probably over at 4:00 p.m. We’d still be finished by 6:30 p.m. That’s not a bad solution.
Text 7
W: Every year, I feel as though the months between September and Christmas go by in a flash.
M: I think it’s just a sign of getting older — time seems to speed up as we grow!
W: Ha-ha, maybe, but I never feel like this in spring or summer. The heat and sunshine make these seasons seem to last forever! I much prefer the autumn weather.
M: Oh, I see. So it’s just a simpler case of whatever you enjoy going by at a faster speed. It’s like how we felt when we were a kid — remember how fast weekends used to fly by compared to weekdays
W: Hmm...yes. Saturday mornings were always filled with endless promises, but then they would disappear in minutes!
M: Exactly. And even car journeys! If I’m in a hurry, the journey seems so long. If I’m not rushing, it seems much shorter!
W: So it all comes down to how we consider and experience things.
Text 8
M: Because the road is under repair, my journey to work has become so much longer.
W: Isn’t it quicker to take the train now, Matt
M: Possibly, but I don’t want to. I’m surrounded by people all day — I enjoy being alone in my own car, even if I’m stuck in traffic!
W: Don’t you get bored I hate just sitting there, waiting for traffic to move. I’d rather walk!
M: No, never. I listen to the radio and audio books. Sometimes I sing or listen to music.
W: You could do that on a train — except for the singing, obviously.
M: I know, Beth, but I don’t want to give up my private time. It’s very calming.
W: Okay, but on a train you can get a coffee and snacks! That’s got to be good, right
M: Yep, but I always have a hot drink with me anyway, and I never travel without food!
W: What about the environmental aspect though It’s greener to take the train. M: You got me there. I feel truly conflicted about that. Maybe I need to examine my environmental morals a bit more.
Text 9
W: Thank you for tuning into News Today. I am on the shore of the North Sea in England where I’m joined with John Hunt, a local fisherman. John, thank you for being with us today.
M: It’s a pleasure. Thank you for having me.
W: John, just behind us is where you saved a young boy yesterday. Tell us what happened.
M: I was walking my dog along the beach when I noticed something in the water. I could tell it was someone in trouble and my dog kept barking.
W: What did you do
M: It all happened so fast. I just acted without thinking. Before I knew it, I was in the sea dragging the young boy out.
W: I believe his parents were so glad you saved him.
M: Yes, they were! They have a baby and they had just turned their back for a second as the baby needed changing. Once I got the boy to the shore, they ran over and thanked me. Luckily, the boy was fine.
W: Have they offered you a gift or some money as a thank you
M: Well, they offered me a free stay in a hotel they own, but I refused. I’m just glad the boy is safe. That’s enough.
W: That’s really nice of you.
Text 10
If you have studied and mastered a language to a high level, it’s a significant achievement that brings personal satisfaction and new opportunities. One of those opportunities might be the desire to live and work in the country of that language. However, regional accents can increase some difficulties, even for confident language learners. Even within a small country, accents can be various. For example, when people learn English, they tend to learn what is commonly referred to as the Queen’s English, Oxford English, BBC English, or Received Pronunciation, namely RP. All of these are typical standard British accents. It was previously believed that just 5% of the British population actually spoke with an RP accent, but the most recent studies suggest the true figure is even lower — only about 3% of the population speaks in RP. So, there are around 40 different accents within the United Kingdom alone. Sometimes, even native speakers may find it challenging to understand a particularly strong accent. In such situations, a helpful approach is to politely request the speakers to repeat what they said, perhaps at a slower pace.
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