2023～2024学年度上学期期末联考
高一学年英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：外研版必修Book 1～Book 2 Unit 2。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
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What kind of fruit does Adam like best
A Oranges. B. Pears. C. Apples.
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Why does the man call Olivia
A. To ask about the homework.
B. To invite her to a party.
C. To help her learn math.
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What are the speakers going to do next
A. Go to the hospital. B. Review their work. C. Wait for Mark.
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How is the weather at present
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. A new measure. B. A car accident. C. City traffic.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Where did Cindy grow up
A. In England. B. In Germany. C. In Poland.
7. Why did Cindy come to Beijing
A. For study. B. For sightseeing. C. For work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. How old is Clark now
A. 10. B. 12. C. 22.
9. What will Clark do in New Zealand in September
A. Visit his family. B. Take a holiday. C. Do some training.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What is the book mainly about
A. An editor. B. An artist. C. A parrot.
11. Who drew pictures for the book
A. Amy Guglielmo. B. Brett Helquist. C. Cezanne.
12. How does the man feel after reading the book
A. Surprised. B. Encouraged. C. Disappointed.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is Jennifer
A. A student. B. A tour guide. C. A manager.
14. What will Jennifer do first this summer
A. Take a trip abroad. B. Visit her grandparents. C. Do some volunteer work.
15. What subject will the man probably teach
A. English. B. Science. C. Geography.
16. When will the man finish his work in Nepal
A. On July 10th. B. On July 16th. C. On July 23rd.
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 needs a babysitter now
A. The speaker’s relative. B. The speaker’s neighbors. C. The speaker’s friend.
18. Where do the couple most probably work
A. At a hospital. B. At a bank. C. At a restaurant.
19. When does the babysitter need to work
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
20. How are the couple according to the speaker
A. Easy-going. B. Serious. C. Bad-tempered.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Influential art
Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela
Daily, through March 7, 2024
Alfredo Boulton (1928～1978) was one of the most important intellectuals (知识分子) of the 20th century in Latin America and an influential photographer of the modern period. Through his body of work, Boulton generated a new cultural definition of Venezuela. This exhibition explores Boulton’s photography, his relationships with modern artists, and his influence on the formation of art history in his country.
William Blake: Visionary
December 17, 2023～March 14, 2024
A remarkable printmaker, painter and poet, William Blake (1757～1827) developed a wildly unconventional worldview. By combining his poetry and images on the page through radical graphic techniques, Blake created some of British art’s most striking and enduring imagery. This major international loan exhibition explores the artist-poet’s imaginative world through his most celebrated works.
Sheila Metzner: From Life
December 30, 2023～April 18, 2024
This exhibition celebrates the artistry of the internationally respected American photographer Sheila Metzner. Her unique style blends aspects of Pictorialism and Modernism to create an aesthetic (美感) that not only stands out in the history of photography but became closely associated with the best of 1980s fashion, beauty, and decorative arts trends.
Eugene Atget: Highlights from the Mary Dan Solomon Collection
Daily, through January 5, 2024
Around the turn of the 20th century, photographer Eugene Atget broke new artistic ground. Walking at dawn with his heavy camera, he captured the soul of Paris and its suburbs by focusing on the old alleyways, picturesque shop fronts, architectural details, staircases, and street sellers. This focused exhibition features highlights from the artist’s work, which continues to influence photographers today.
21. What did Alfredo Boulton and Sheila Metzner have in common
A. Both pioneered modern photography and painting.
B. Both captured Latin American life.
C. Both affected artistic expression.
D. Both explored cultural diversity.
22. For someone conducting a literature project on the combination of poems and images, which exhibition would be the most suitable to visit
A. William Blake: Visionary.
B. Sheila Metzner: From Life.
C. Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela.
D. Eugene Atget: Highlights from the Mary&Dan Solomon Collection.
23. What defines the central theme of Eugene Atget’s photography
A. French relics. B. Natural landscapes.
C. Architectural design. D. Scenes of urban streets.
B
Half a year ago, Lacey Scott was shopping for supplies at a local pet store in Kansas City, Missouri. When she was in that location, a bored face of a little goldfish attracted her attention, and she didn’t stop staring at it the entire time she was there.
Lying at the bottom of a dark fish tank, the sad fish didn’t appear to have much of a wish to survive. Lacey learned from a store clerk that the fish was ten years old and had spent a long time in that depressing tank.
“I couldn’t take my mind off him. I couldn’t bear the thought of a fish who had wasted so much of its life and would end up dying in a pet store,” Lacey said.
Lacey approached the store owner and asked if she could take the small fish home with her
What no one realized was that the small fish’s best days were still to come: all it needed was a second chance.
Lacey returned home and built a pond out of various materials for the fish she named “Monstro”. She changed his water every day to keep it clean and fresh, and fed him with only the fish food. Monstro, on the other hand, did not appear to be enjoying his new living environment, not even moving to have his meal.
Despite this, Lacey did not give up on him and continued to provide him with specialized care. “I found him swimming for small amounts of time after a month,” Lacey said. “And it was at that point that I realized things began to change.”
Monstro’s body began to change as well. The gray scales (鱼鳞) that made him seem unwell began to change colors. His small body began to shine, showing that his condition had improved greatly.
Lacey put Monstro into a much larger tank once he had fully recovered, where he continues to live in the greatest possible way.
24. Why did the goldfish at the pet store catch Lacey Scott’s attention
A. He was a rare type of goldfish.
B. He looked sad and was tired of life.
C. He looked energetic, colorful and lovely.
D. He was so old that he could hardly move.
25. How was the fish when he just arrived at Lacey’s home
A. He tried to jump out of the pond.
B. He adapted to his new life very quickly.
C. He seemed not to be fond of his new home.
D. He appeared to be dead and floated on the surface.
26. When did Lacey start to find Monstro’s change
A. The fish began to swim in the pond.
B. The fish started to eat a lot of food.
C. The fish’s scales began to change colors.
D. The fish came to the surface to breathe.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. A goldfish bought by a woman recovers from his injury.
B. A woman builds a new pond for an active goldfish.
C. A kind woman saves a goldfish from being killed.
D. A goldfish adopted by a woman starts a new life.
C
More than half of Americans have felt the influence of extreme heat on health, according to a survey. That percentage is even higher in California, where heat is the top problem, reported by 71% of those surveyed. “California does have low levels of air conditioning in homes, maybe because it has cool wind in many parts, but when an extreme heat event comes and there’s no cool air available, you are in trouble,” said David Eisenman, a health researcher. “So you are seeing this higher number.”
Luz Rivas from Los Angeles grew up in a home without air conditioning. “Families like mine have suffered from heat for years,” said Rivas. On hot days, her mother used to take her to the mall to cool down. “Now that these heat waves are getting longer, methods used in the past aren’t going to work as well,” Rivas added.
The California Environment Protection Agency will create a heat wave ranking system to give public warnings. It’s supposed to help the public, especially those outdoor workers, know the seriousness of the heat wave and then learn what they should do. The idea is backed up widely. Many health researchers point out the health risks of heat are worse for outdoor workers, saying that in summer, there’s an 8% increase in deaths on the hottest days.
Lawmakers of California are also considering making indoor cooling a housing right. It can especially help renters like Minerva Contreras, a mother of two living near Bakersfield. Her neighbourhood has seen many days with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. “It’s very difficult because it’s like not being able to breathe,” said Contreras. Indoor cooling standards are valued by renters but may face a serious fight, and many house owners think the standards fail to consider the variety of climates in the state. For now, the cost of keeping cool for renters mostly falls on them. Contreras doesn’t hold much hope that California will pass cooling standards, saying, “But I would like it very much.”
28. What can we learn about Californians
A. They are more affected by hot weather.
B They can be more adapted to hot weather.
C. They are more concerned about their health.
D. They always have a bigger demand for air conditioning.
29. How is the method of cooling down in the mall according to Rivas in paragraph 2
A. It is a marketing strategy. B. It is worthy of a try.
C. It has gained popularity. D. It is not as useful as before.
30. Why does the author mention the increase of deaths on hot days
A. To have pity on outdoor workers.
B. To prove the necessity of the system.
C. To tell outdoor workers to work harder.
D. To warn people to fight against the heat outside.
31. What does Contreras think of passing indoor cooling standards
A. Amusing. B. Challenging. C. Shocking. D. Puzzling.
D
Beijing No 4 Intermediate People’s Court said on Thursday that it concluded 77 cases of smuggling (走私) precious animal products from the beginning of 2015 to June this year, with about 40 percent of defendants (被告) given prison terms of three or more years. The products were found to be frequently made of body parts of some endangered wild animals such as elephants, turtles, bears and wolves, Wang Jing, vice-president of the court, told a news conference.
“Most of the defendants were migrant workers, students and tourists coming back to China, “Wang said. “Some aimed to sell the products for profits or send to friends and family members as gifts, while they wanted to use them to help with diseases.”
Wang explained that some of the defendants received heavier penalties (惩罚), such as a long-term imprisonment and a high fine, because the animal parts they smuggled were from animals listed on the national key protection of wildlife or related to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For example, a defendant surnamed Yan was sentenced to 10 years in prison, along with 200,000 yuan ($27, 968) in fines, for smuggling 393 fish bladder products, the court said. Yan was caught while arriving at the Beijing Capital International Airport from Mexico on March 21, 2018, and the suspected products were discovered by the customs staff members in Yan’s luggage. The products were later identified as being made of drum fish in Gulf of California, and the fish is listed on the CITES, the court said, adding that the products were worth of about 2.51 million yuan ($351,000).
To effectively fight the crime, the court has issued a guideline on the smuggling of precious animal products to help judges accurately apply laws and unify (统一) the standards of relevant case hearings.
On Thursday, the court also disclosed four other smuggling cases, showing its determination and effort to protect precious animals by rule of law.
32. What does Wang Jing mainly express in paragraph 2
A. The diseases that the animal products can be used to cure people of.
B. The way the defendants managed to get the animal products abroad.
C. The reasons why the defendants brought the animal products from abroad.
D. The people who the defendants were supposed to sell the animal products to.
33. What can be learned about the defendant surnamed Yan from paragraph 3
A. Yan was sentenced to one decade in prison without any fines.
B. Yan was caught when trying to make a deal with someone.
C. Yan’s products were made of a kind of endangered fish.
D. Yan was a migrant worker, who came from Europe.
34. Which can replace the underlined word “disclose” in the last paragraph
A. Have some doubts about. B. Feel a little upset about.
C. Try to hide the truth about. D. Give people information about.
35. What can be a suitable title for the news report
A. Beijing court handles 77 cases of smuggling animal products
B. Beijing court makes an effort to recognize wild animals products
C. Beijing court helps judges apply laws about smuggling animal products
D. Beijing court issues guideline on smuggling of precious animal products
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。
Tricks to become a patient person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common ____36____. They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience.
In the digital age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
____37____
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits. ____38____. It can also help us practice more patience. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel-good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. Start with small tasks. ____39____ or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
Accept the uncomfortable
____40____. When we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable (无法忍受的).” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A. There is one answer
B. Keep a balanced state of mind
C. Practice showing or expressing gratitude
D. Attach importance to process and method
E. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend
F. So many of us believe being comfortable is the only state we will enjoy
G. Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
How do you pass your time during your subway commute (通勤) Spending your time on your phone Listening to music Or just ____41____ the floor Sabrina Bahsoon, a 22-year-old girl who lives in London, turns the subway into her ____42____.
Her self-shot videos of ____43____ dance routines (例行) filmed on London’s subways have been quickly spreading on TikTok, making her an overnight sensation (成名). Her influence has sparked a trend, ____44____ others to be confident and do what they want to ____45____ what other people think of them.
____46____ in Malaysia, “a hot country and a relaxed place,” as she told BBC News, Bahsoon developed a confident character there. After moving to London for her college education, she has since then lived far from her friends in the city. Every time she wants to meet her friends, she has to spend a lot of time on the trip.
While listening to some music she felt like filming a short TikTok video on the subway on one typical commuting night. But with no ____47____ willing to help her, she finished the short film dancing to a joyful song, ____48____ and confidently.
Inspired and encouraged by Bahsoon, many viewers soon left ____49____ comments to praise her for her _____50_____ and confidence. Some also shared their own “Tube Girl” films on social media. This concept has _____51_____ become a “movement” about embracing (拥抱) confidence.
_____52_____, there has also been criticism as well. Some described her behavior as “_____53_____”. But these “haters” do not bother Bahsoon at all. Rather, she thinks it is quite normal for girls to enjoy themselves and _____54_____ their values. “Sometimes people will try to humble (使感到自惭) you so you can never _____55_____,” Bahsoon told BBC News.
41. A. taking up B. staring at C. cleaning up D. going across
42. A. carriage B. kitchen C. study D. stage
43. A. energetic B. strange C. unconscious D. limited
44 A. forgiving B. ordering C. inspiring D. allowing
45. A. due to B. except for C. in addition to D. regardless of
46. A. Raised B. Injured C. Discouraged D. Lost
47. A. conductor B. driver C. passenger D. guard
48. A. abroad B. alone C. away D. above
49. A. logical B. complex C. friendly D. critical
50. A. consideration B. selflessness C. effort D. bravery
51. A. gradually B. seriously C. blindly D. occasionally
52. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise
53. A. puzzling B. amazing C. thrilling D. embarrassing
54. A. take pride in B. take notice of C. take charge of D. take away from
55. A. argue B. win C. fight D. join
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。
I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying and made a ____56____ (complain) about that, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. . My mother said to me, “You ____57____ (look) at by the passengers now. We had better not make a noise. In addition, she said, “You ____58____ have learned about America before, haven’t you ” I said yes. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to ____59____ I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. The four years that followed taught me the importance of thinking about and dealing with matters ____60____ (positive), but the idea did not come to me at once. Originally, for the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather (继父) and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.”
My ____61____ (responsible) in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. I ended up ____62____ (be)able to adapt ____63____ the social style and environment here in America. I also loved to ____64____ (participation)in some volunteer activities with my classmates. Now our family members are all _____65_____ (citizen) of America.
第四部分 写作（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 单句语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
根据下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
66. Yesterday evening, we had an __________ (argue) with the waiter about the bill. （所给词的适当形式填空）
67. Every time we fly, we are reminded __________ (put) on our seat belts and of how to use life vests. （所给词的适当形式填空）
68. The exercises are designed to ________ (strength) your stomach muscles. (所给词的适当形式填空)
69. You can also jump in __________ both feet and start your new business selling services full-time. （用适当的词填空）
70. Many teachers would like to be more __________ (adventure) and creative in their career. （所给词的适当形式填空）
71. In the beginning, the development of the area was __________ (bitter) opposed by the local community. （所给词的适当形式填空）
72. Heilongjiang Province is located in the northeast part of China, so it’s __________ (freeze) cold in winter. （所给词的适当形式填空）
73. It’s up to the teacher to provide __________ variety of types of input in the classroom. （用适当的词填空）
74. Large numbers of people left the northern region __________ the war was continuing. （用适当的词填空）
75. There are several ways to create and maintain a ________(harmony) dormitory life. (所给词的适当形式填空)
76. You had better __________ (recommend) the book to all your classmates. (所给词的适当形式填空)
77. It is said the valley was __________ (original) bridged by the Romans. （所给词的适当形式填空）
78. There are millions of people in our country who are addicted __________ smoking, which is extremely dangerous to public health. （用适当的词填空）
79. She’s __________ only a great dramatic actress but she’s also very funny. （用适当的词填空）
80. The theory focuses on the __________ (exist) of life on other planets. （所给词的适当形式填空）
第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据中文意思完成句子（每空一词）
81. 由于没有足够的人手，你们最好向他们寻求帮助。
Not having enough hands, you had better __________ __________ them __________ help.
82. 去年该公司设法从危机中幸存。
The company managed __________ __________ the crisis.
83. 这片大的林地是许多鸟类和其他野生动物的家园。
This large woodland is __________ __________ many birds and other wildlife.
84. 机会属于有准备的人。
Chance __________ __________ those people who are well prepared.
85. 这次交通事故与汤姆无关，因为他没有开车。
The traffic accident had nothing __________ __________ __________ Tom, for he didn’t drive the car.
第三节（满分15分）
86. 假定你是育才中学学生李华，经常通过网络学习英语。你的英国网友David正在学习汉语，获悉你英语成绩优秀，因此他给你发来邮件，询问你如何通过互联网学习英语的，内容包括：
1. 网络观看或者阅读的工具和内容；
2. 网络学习的优点；
3. 你的建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
How are things going with you
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua2023～2024学年度上学期期末联考
高一学年英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：外研版必修Book 1～Book 2 Unit 2。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
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What kind of fruit does Adam like best
A. Oranges. B. Pears. C. Apples.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Adam, what kind of fruit do you want There are apples, pears and oranges in the kitchen.
M: The last, please. They are my favorite fruit.
W: OK. A moment, please.
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Why does the man call Olivia
A. To ask about the homework.
B. To invite her to a party.
C. To help her learn math.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, is Olivia in
W: Sorry. I’m afraid she is not in. She’s gone to Kate’s birthday party.
M: Oh, no, Well. I’ll call someone else about the math homework.
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What are the speakers going to do next
A. Go to the hospital. B. Review their work. C. Wait for Mark.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Has everybody arrived
W: No. Mark is sick today. He’s in hospital now.
M: Then let’s get started without him. First, let’s go over this week’s work.
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How is the weather at present
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Carl, are you going out this afternoon
M: Yes. I’m going to a concert with a friend.
W: You’d better take an umbrella. It’s clear now. But the weatherman said it’d rain cats and dogs.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. A new measure. B. A car accident. C. City traffic.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Why are there always so many vehicles in the city
M: Yeah. We often get stuck in traffic jams when we go out. I really hope measures will be taken to improve the situation.
W: Me. too.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Where did Cindy grow up
A. In England. B. In Germany. C. In Poland.
7. Why did Cindy come to Beijing
A. For study. B. For sightseeing. C. For work.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello. Cindy. Are you English
W: No. I’m not. My parents are from Poland, but they got married in Germany and have worked there ever since. So I grew up there.
M: Why did you come to Beijing
W: I always wanted to go to study abroad. I considered going to America or China, and I finally chose China because I was really interested in Chinese culture.
M: How long have you been in this city
W: For almost 10 months. I’m really enjoying my time here.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. How old is Clark now
A. 10. B. 12. C. 22.
9. What will Clark do in New Zealand in September
A. Visit his family. B. Take a holiday. C. Do some training.
【答案】8. C 9. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Clark, when did you first take a flight
M: It was 12 years ago. I was just ten years old then.
W: Where did you go
M: I went to New Zealand on holiday with my family. It was a long flight, but I enjoyed it very much.
W: You must be excited.
M: You said it. I was really interested in planes. It was my dream to take a flight then. The trip made my dream come true.
W: So do you dream of becoming a pilot one day
M: Yes. As a matter of fact, I’m going to New Zealand in September to receive some training for that.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What is the book mainly about
A. An editor. B. An artist. C. A parrot.
11. Who drew pictures for the book
A. Amy Guglielmo. B. Brett Helquist. C. Cezanne.
12. How does the man feel after reading the book
A. Surprised. B. Encouraged. C. Disappointed.
【答案】10. B 11. B 12. B
【解析】
【原文】W: What are you doing
M: I’m reading a book titled Cezanne’s Parrot. It’s written by Amy Guglielmo.
W: What is the book about
M: It’s about an artist named Cezanne. He works slowly and is different from other artists of his day. Yet he doesn’t give up doing art in his own way.
W: Why is the book named Cezanne’s Parrot
M: That’s because there’s a parrot in the story. Cezanne tries to get his parrot to say. “Cezanne is a great painter.” And finally, people see his artwork and say. “Cezanne is a great painter.”
W: Did Amy Guglielmo draw the pictures in the book, too
M: No. The pictures were drawn by Brett Helquist.
W: Is it interesting
M: Of course. I think everyone who has a dream should read it. Before I read it. I even thought about giving up my dream of becoming an artist. But now I know I should keep doing art.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is Jennifer
A. A student. B. A tour guide. C. A manager.
14. What will Jennifer do first this summer
A. Take a trip abroad. B. Visit her grandparents. C. Do some volunteer work.
15. What subject will the man probably teach
A. English. B. Science. C. Geography.
16. When will the man finish his work in Nepal
A. On July 10th. B. On July 16th. C. On July 23rd.
【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Jennifer, what’s your plan for the school summer vacation
W: My grandparents really miss me. They want me to spend one or two weeks with them in the country this summer. So I’ll go to visit them first. After I return, I think I’ll do some volunteer work.
M: Will you consider volunteering for a program in Kathmandu, Nepal
W: No. I can’t afford a trip abroad. What about you
M: That’s my plan for this summer.
W: What will you do in this program
M: Well, it aims to provide quality education to some of Nepal’s children. Volunteers will work alongside local teachers to help with subjects such as English, math, science, history, and geography.
W: So what subjects are you most interested in teaching
M: Geography.
W: When will you begin to work there
M: On July 10th. And I’ll volunteer for two whole weeks there. After that, I’ll do some traveling around the country.
W: Well. I wish you a great time there!
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 needs a babysitter now
A. The speaker’s relative. B. The speaker’s neighbors. C. The speaker’s friend.
18. Where do the couple most probably work
A. At a hospital. B. At a bank. C. At a restaurant.
19. When does the babysitter need to work
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
20. How are the couple according to the speaker
A. Easy-going. B. Serious. C. Bad-tempered.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Ella. This is Henry. Since you’re not at home today, I’ll just leave you a message. Last week you told me you were looking for a babysitting job. I have some good news for you. The couple Mr. and Mrs. Smith living near my house are looking for a babysitter now. They’re both cooks and they have to work at night. Neither of them can take care of their one-year-old baby girl. She’s really lovely. I’m sure you’ll love the little girl. If you do the work, you only need to take care of her and play with her from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Since you’ve looked after babies before, I’m sure you can do the job well. The couple say they can pay 20 dollars an hour. If you’re interested in it, please call me back. I’ll introduce you to them. Believe me, they are very easy to get along with. I’m sure you’ll like the family. That’s all. Bye.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Influential art
Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela
Daily, through March 7, 2024
Alfredo Boulton (1928～1978) was one of the most important intellectuals (知识分子) of the 20th century in Latin America and an influential photographer of the modern period. Through his body of work, Boulton generated a new cultural definition of Venezuela. This exhibition explores Boulton’s photography, his relationships with modern artists, and his influence on the formation of art history in his country.
William Blake: Visionary
December 17, 2023～March 14, 2024
A remarkable printmaker, painter and poet, William Blake (1757～1827) developed a wildly unconventional worldview. By combining his poetry and images on the page through radical graphic techniques, Blake created some of British art’s most striking and enduring imagery. This major international loan exhibition explores the artist-poet’s imaginative world through his most celebrated works.
Sheila Metzner: From Life
December 30, 2023～April 18, 2024
This exhibition celebrates the artistry of the internationally respected American photographer Sheila Metzner. Her unique style blends aspects of Pictorialism and Modernism to create an aesthetic (美感) that not only stands out in the history of photography but became closely associated with the best of 1980s fashion, beauty, and decorative arts trends.
Eugene Atget: Highlights from the Mary Dan Solomon Collection
Daily, through January 5, 2024
Around the turn of the 20th century, photographer Eugene Atget broke new artistic ground. Walking at dawn with his heavy camera, he captured the soul of Paris and its suburbs by focusing on the old alleyways, picturesque shop fronts, architectural details, staircases, and street sellers. This focused exhibition features highlights from the artist’s work, which continues to influence photographers today.
21. What did Alfredo Boulton and Sheila Metzner have in common
A. Both pioneered modern photography and painting.
B. Both captured Latin American life.
C. Both affected artistic expression.
D. Both explored cultural diversity.
22. For someone conducting a literature project on the combination of poems and images, which exhibition would be the most suitable to visit
A. William Blake: Visionary.
B. Sheila Metzner: From Life.
C. Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela.
D. Eugene Atget: Highlights from the Mary&Dan Solomon Collection.
23. What defines the central theme of Eugene Atget’s photography
A. French relics. B. Natural landscapes.
C. Architectural design. D. Scenes of urban streets.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了与几位著名艺术家有关的展览。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela中“Through his body of work, Boulton generated a new cultural definition of Venezuela. This exhibition explores Boulton’s photography, his relationships with modern artists, and his influence on the formation of art history in his country. (通过他的作品，博尔顿对委内瑞拉产生了新的文化定义。本次展览探讨了博尔顿的摄影，他与现代艺术家的关系，以及他对本国艺术史形成的影响)”和Sheila Metzner: From Life中“Her unique style blends aspects of Pictorialism and Modernism to create an aesthetic (美感) that not only stands out in the history of photography but became closely associated with the best of 1980s fashion, beauty, and decorative arts trends. (她独特的风格融合了画意派和现代主义的各个方面，创造了一种美学，这种美学不仅在摄影史上脱颖而出，而且与20世纪80年代最好的时尚、美和装饰艺术趋势密切相关)”可知，Alfredo Boulton和Sheila Metzner的共同之处在于两者都影响了艺术表现。故选C项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由William Blake: Visionary中“By combining his poetry and images on the page through radical graphic techniques, Blake created some of British art’s most striking and enduring imagery. (布莱克通过激进的图形技术将他的诗歌和页面上的图像相结合，创造了一些英国艺术中最引人注目、最持久的图像)”可知，对于一个进行诗歌与图像结合文学项目的人来说，William Blake: Visionary展览最适合参观。故选A项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由Eugene Atget: Highlights from the Mary Dan Solomon Collection中“Walking at dawn with his heavy camera, he captured the soul of Paris and its suburbs by focusing on the old alleyways, picturesque shop fronts, architectural details, staircases, and street sellers. (黎明时分，他拿着沉重的相机行走，通过关注古老的小巷、风景如画的店面、建筑细节、楼梯和街头小贩，捕捉到了巴黎及其郊区的灵魂)”可知，Eugene Atget摄影的中心主题是城市街道的景色。故选D项。
B
Half a year ago, Lacey Scott was shopping for supplies at a local pet store in Kansas City, Missouri. When she was in that location, a bored face of a little goldfish attracted her attention, and she didn’t stop staring at it the entire time she was there.
Lying at the bottom of a dark fish tank, the sad fish didn’t appear to have much of a wish to survive. Lacey learned from a store clerk that the fish was ten years old and had spent a long time in that depressing tank.
“I couldn’t take my mind off him. I couldn’t bear the thought of a fish who had wasted so much of its life and would end up dying in a pet store,” Lacey said.
Lacey approached the store owner and asked if she could take the small fish home with her.
What no one realized was that the small fish’s best days were still to come: all it needed was a second chance.
Lacey returned home and built a pond out of various materials for the fish she named “Monstro”. She changed his water every day to keep it clean and fresh, and fed him with only the fish food. Monstro, on the other hand, did not appear to be enjoying his new living environment, not even moving to have his meal.
Despite this, Lacey did not give up on him and continued to provide him with specialized care. “I found him swimming for small amounts of time after a month,” Lacey said. “And it was at that point that I realized things began to change.”
Monstro’s body began to change as well. The gray scales (鱼鳞) that made him seem unwell began to change colors. His small body began to shine, showing that his condition had improved greatly.
Lacey put Monstro into a much larger tank once he had fully recovered, where he continues to live in the greatest possible way.
24. Why did the goldfish at the pet store catch Lacey Scott’s attention
A. He was a rare type of goldfish.
B. He looked sad and was tired of life.
C. He looked energetic, colorful and lovely.
D. He was so old that he could hardly move.
25. How was the fish when he just arrived at Lacey’s home
A. He tried to jump out of the pond.
B. He adapted to his new life very quickly.
C. He seemed not to be fond of his new home.
D. He appeared to be dead and floated on the surface.
26. When did Lacey start to find Monstro’s change
A. The fish began to swim in the pond.
B. The fish started to eat a lot of food.
C. The fish’s scales began to change colors.
D. The fish came to the surface to breathe.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. A goldfish bought by a woman recovers from his injury.
B. A woman builds a new pond for an active goldfish.
C A kind woman saves a goldfish from being killed.
D. A goldfish adopted by a woman starts a new life.
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Lacey把偶遇的孤独落寞的小金鱼带回家仔细照料，赋予金鱼新的生命。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“When she was in that location, a bored face of a little goldfish attracted her attention, and she didn’t stop staring at it the entire time she was there.” （当她在那个地方的时候，一张无聊的小金鱼的脸吸引了她的注意，她在那里的整个时间都在盯着它看。）及第二段第一句“Lying at the bottom of a dark fish tank, the sad fish didn’t appear to have much of a wish to survive.”（这条悲伤的鱼躺在一个黑暗的鱼缸底部，似乎没有多大的生存愿望。）及第三段第一句“I couldn’t take my mind off him”（我没法不去想他。）可知，金鱼看起来很悲伤，对生活感到厌倦，因此吸引了Lacey Scott的注意力。故选B项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段最后一句“Monstro, on the other hand, did not appear to be enjoying his new living environment, not even moving to have his meal.”（另一方面，Monstro似乎并不喜欢他的新生活环境，甚至不去吃饭。）可知，金鱼似乎不喜欢他的新家。故选C项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第七段最后两句““I found him swimming for small amounts of time after a month,” Lacey said. “And it was at that point that I realized things began to change.””（“一个月后，我发现他开始慢慢游泳了，”Lacey说。“就在那时，我意识到事情开始发生变化。”）可知，当金鱼开始在水里游来游去时，Lacey意识到了金鱼的变化。故选A项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Lacey approached the store owner and asked if she could take the small fish home with her.”（Lacey找到店主，问她是否可以把小鱼带回家。） 及第五段“What no one realized was that the small fish’s best days were still to come: all it needed was a second chance.”（没有人意识到的是，这条小鱼的好日子还在后面：它所需要的只是第二次机会。）及最后一段“Lacey put Monstro into a much larger tank once he had fully recovered, where he continues to live in the greatest possible way.”（在Monstro完全康复后，Lacey把他放进了一个更大的水箱里，在那里他继续以可能最好的方式生活。）并结合文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了Lacey把偶遇的孤独落寞的小金鱼带回家仔细照料，赋予金鱼新的生命。故选D项。
C
More than half of Americans have felt the influence of extreme heat on health, according to a survey. That percentage is even higher in California, where heat is the top problem, reported by 71% of those surveyed. “California does have low levels of air conditioning in homes, maybe because it has cool wind in many parts, but when an extreme heat event comes and there’s no cool air available, you are in trouble,” said David Eisenman, a health researcher. “So you are seeing this higher number.”
Luz Rivas from Los Angeles grew up in a home without air conditioning. “Families like mine have suffered from heat for years,” said Rivas. On hot days, her mother used to take her to the mall to cool down. “Now that these heat waves are getting longer, methods used in the past aren’t going to work as well,” Rivas added.
The California Environment Protection Agency will create a heat wave ranking system to give public warnings. It’s supposed to help the public, especially those outdoor workers, know the seriousness of the heat wave and then learn what they should do. The idea is backed up widely. Many health researchers point out the health risks of heat are worse for outdoor workers, saying that in summer, there’s an 8% increase in deaths on the hottest days.
Lawmakers of California are also considering making indoor cooling a housing right. It can especially help renters like Minerva Contreras, a mother of two living near Bakersfield. Her neighbourhood has seen many days with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. “It’s very difficult because it’s like not being able to breathe,” said Contreras. Indoor cooling standards are valued by renters but may face a serious fight, and many house owners think the standards fail to consider the variety of climates in the state. For now, the cost of keeping cool for renters mostly falls on them. Contreras doesn’t hold much hope that California will pass cooling standards, saying, “But I would like it very much.”
28. What can we learn about Californians
A. They are more affected by hot weather.
B. They can be more adapted to hot weather.
C. They are more concerned about their health.
D. They always have a bigger demand for air conditioning.
29. How is the method of cooling down in the mall according to Rivas in paragraph 2
A. It is a marketing strategy. B. It is worthy of a try.
C. It has gained popularity. D. It is not as useful as before.
30. Why does the author mention the increase of deaths on hot days
A. To have pity on outdoor workers.
B. To prove the necessity of the system.
C. To tell outdoor workers to work harder.
D. To warn people to fight against the heat outside.
31. What does Contreras think of passing indoor cooling standards
A. Amusing. B. Challenging. C. Shocking. D. Puzzling.
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. B 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了高温天气对加州人的影响及政府采取的应对措施。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段前两句“More than half of Americans have felt the influence of extreme heat on health, according to a survey. That percentage is even higher in California, where heat is the top problem, reported by 71% of those surveyed.”（一项调查显示，超过一半的美国人感受过极端高温对健康的影响。在加州，这一比例甚至更高，71%的受访者表示，高温是加州的首要问题。）可知，加州人更容易受到炎热天气的影响。故选A项。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Now that these heat waves are getting longer, methods used in the past aren’t going to work as well”（现在这些热浪时间变得越来越长，过去使用的方法将不再有效。）可知，商场使用的降温方法没有之前有效了。故选D项。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The California Environment Protection Agency will create a heat wave ranking system to give public warnings. It’s supposed to help the public, especially those outdoor workers, know the seriousness of the heat wave and then learn what they should do. The idea is backed up widely. Many health researchers point out the health risks of heat are worse for outdoor workers, saying that in summer, there’s an 8% increase in deaths on the hottest days.”（加州环境保护局将建立一个热浪排名系统，向公众发出警告。这是为了帮助公众，尤其是那些户外工作者，了解热浪的严重性，然后学习他们应该做什么。这一观点得到了广泛的支持。许多健康研究人员指出，高温对户外工作者的健康风险更大，他们说，在夏季最热的日子里，死亡人数会增加8%。）可知，提到在炎热夏季的死亡人数是为了说明该问题的严峻性，也进一步证明该系统的必要性。故选B项。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“Contreras doesn’t hold much hope that California will pass cooling standards, saying, “But I would like it very much.””（Contreras对加州通过冷却标准不抱太大希望，他说:“但我非常希望能通过。”）可知，Contreras对通过冷却标准不抱太大希望，认为其面临许多困难。故选B项。
D
Beijing No 4 Intermediate People’s Court said on Thursday that it concluded 77 cases of smuggling (走私) precious animal products from the beginning of 2015 to June this year, with about 40 percent of defendants (被告) given prison terms of three or more years. The products were found to be frequently made of body parts of some endangered wild animals such as elephants, turtles, bears and wolves, Wang Jing, vice-president of the court, told a news conference.
“Most of the defendants were migrant workers, students and tourists coming back to China, “Wang said. “Some aimed to sell the products for profits or send to friends and family members as gifts, while they wanted to use them to help with diseases.”
Wang explained that some of the defendants received heavier penalties (惩罚), such as a long-term imprisonment and a high fine, because the animal parts they smuggled were from animals listed on the national key protection of wildlife or related to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For example, a defendant surnamed Yan was sentenced to 10 years in prison, along with 200,000 yuan ($27, 968) in fines, for smuggling 393 fish bladder products, the court said. Yan was caught while arriving at the Beijing Capital International Airport from Mexico on March 21, 2018, and the suspected products were discovered by the customs staff members in Yan’s luggage. The products were later identified as being made of drum fish in Gulf of California, and the fish is listed on the CITES, the court said, adding that the products were worth of about 2.51 million yuan ($351,000).
To effectively fight the crime, the court has issued a guideline on the smuggling of precious animal products to help judges accurately apply laws and unify (统一) the standards of relevant case hearings.
On Thursday, the court also disclosed four other smuggling cases, showing its determination and effort to protect precious animals by rule of law.
32. What does Wang Jing mainly express in paragraph 2
A. The diseases that the animal products can be used to cure people of.
B. The way the defendants managed to get the animal products abroad.
C. The reasons why the defendants brought the animal products from abroad.
D. The people who the defendants were supposed to sell the animal products to.
33. What can be learned about the defendant surnamed Yan from paragraph 3
A. Yan was sentenced to one decade in prison without any fines.
B. Yan was caught when trying to make a deal with someone.
C. Yan’s products were made of a kind of endangered fish.
D. Yan was a migrant worker, who came from Europe.
34. Which can replace the underlined word “disclose” in the last paragraph
A. Have some doubts about. B. Feel a little upset about.
C. Try to hide the truth about. D. Give people information about.
35. What can be a suitable title for the news report
A. Beijing court handles 77 cases of smuggling animal products
B. Beijing court makes an effort to recognize wild animals products
C. Beijing court helps judges apply laws about smuggling animal products
D. Beijing court issues guideline on smuggling of precious animal products
【答案】32. C 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了北京法院审结动物制品走私案件及其走私原因，案例及走私价值的分析，显示了通过法治保护珍贵动物的决心和努力。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段““Most of the defendants were migrant workers, students and tourists coming back to China, “Wang said. “Some aimed to sell the products for profits or send to friends and family members as gifts, while they wanted to use them to help with diseases.””（王晶说:“大多数被告是农民工、学生和回国的游客。”“一些人的目的是出售这些产品以获取利润，或者作为礼物送给朋友和家人，而他们想用这些产品来帮助治疗疾病。”）可知，本段主要介绍了这些人从国外走私动物产品的原因。故选C项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The products were later identified as being made of drum fish in Gulf of California, and the fish is listed on the CITES, the court said, adding that the products were worth of about 2.51 million yuan ($351,000).”（法院表示，这些产品后来被确认是由加利福尼亚湾的鼓鱼制成的，这种鱼被列入濒危野生动植物种国际贸易公约，并补充说这些产品价值约251万元人民币(35.1万美元)。）可知，Yan的产品是用一种濒危鱼类制成的。故选C项。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。根据最后一段“On Thursday, the court also disclosed four other smuggling cases, showing its determination and effort to protect precious animals by rule of law.”（周四，法院还……另外四起走私案件，显示了其通过法治保护珍贵动物的决心和努力。）可知，该事件显示了通过法治保护珍贵动物的决心和努力，说明法院应该是揭露了另外四起走私案件，故推知disclose意为“揭露，披露”。故选D项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句“Beijing No 4 Intermediate People’s Court said on Thursday that it concluded 77 cases of smuggling precious animal products from the beginning of 2015 to June this year, with about 40 percent of defendants given prison terms of three or more years.”（北京第四中级人民法院周四表示，从2015年初到今年6月，共审结了77起走私珍贵动物产品的案件，其中约40%的被告被判处三年或三年以上徒刑。）并结合后文走私原因，及案例分析可知，本文主要介绍了北京法院对动物制品走私案件的审理及处罚。故选A项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tricks to become a patient person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common ____36____. They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience.
In the digital age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
____37____
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits. ____38____. It can also help us practice more patience. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel-good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. Start with small tasks. ____39____ or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
Accept the uncomfortable
____40____. When we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable (无法忍受的).” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A. There is one answer
B. Keep a balanced state of mind
C. Practice showing or expressing gratitude
D. Attach importance to process and method
E. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend
F. So many of us believe being comfortable is the only state we will enjoy
G. Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic
【答案】36. A 37. C 38. G 39. E 40. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了成为一个有耐心的人的一些技巧。
【36题详解】
上文“Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common (这里有一个谜语：交通堵塞、排长队和等待假期开始有什么共同之处？)”提出了一个问题，A项“There is one answer(答案只有一个)”衔接上文的问题，并引出下文具体的答案“They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience.(这些都是我们需要一点额外耐心的情况)”衔接恰当。故选A项。
【37题详解】
下文“Thankfulness has a lot of benefits.(感恩有很多好处)”及“It can also help us practice more patience. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.(它也可以帮助我们练习更多的耐心。加利福尼亚大学的研究员叶丽说：“表达感激可以培养自我控制能力。”)”可知，本段主要讨论了表达感激的好处。故C项“Practice showing or expressing gratitude(练习表达感激之情)”可总结本段内容。故选C项。
【38题详解】
上文“Thankfulness has a lot of benefits.(感恩有很多好处)”说明感恩好处很多，并结合下文“It can also help us practice more patience.(它也可以帮助我们练习更多的耐心)”说明了具体的好处，G项“Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic(研究表明，它让我们更快乐，压力更小，甚至更乐观)”衔接上文，开始陈述具体的好处，并引出下文递进的好处即“also help us practice more patience”，衔接恰当。故选G项。
【39题详解】
上文“Start with small tasks.(从小事开始)”说明练习耐心要从小事开始，并结合下文“or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake(或者再等10分钟再吃蛋糕)”举出了具体的事例，E项“Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend(把你最喜欢的节目推迟到周末看)”衔接上文，举例说明练习耐心要从小事开始，与下文事例一致。故选E项。
【40题详解】
下文“When we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable.” You’ll then gradually become more patient.(当我们在舒适区之外经历一些事情时，我们会对环境失去耐心。你应该学会对自己说:“这只是不舒服，并不是无法忍受。”然后你会逐渐变得更有耐心)”说明走出舒适区，接受不适感有助于培养耐心，F项“So many of us believe being comfortable is the only state we will enjoy(我们中的许多人都认为舒适是我们唯一享受的状态)”与下文构成因果关系，因为舒适是我们唯一享受的状态，所以走出舒适区会引起不适，衔接恰当。故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
How do you pass your time during your subway commute (通勤) Spending your time on your phone Listening to music Or just ____41____ the floor Sabrina Bahsoon, a 22-year-old girl who lives in London, turns the subway into her ____42____.
Her self-shot videos of ____43____ dance routines (例行) filmed on London’s subways have been quickly spreading on TikTok, making her an overnight sensation (成名). Her influence has sparked a trend, ____44____ others to be confident and do what they want to ____45____ what other people think of them.
____46____ in Malaysia, “a hot country and a relaxed place,” as she told BBC News, Bahsoon developed a confident character there. After moving to London for her college education, she has since then lived far from her friends in the city. Every time she wants to meet her friends, she has to spend a lot of time on the trip.
While listening to some music, she felt like filming a short TikTok video on the subway on one typical commuting night. But with no ____47____ willing to help her, she finished the short film dancing to a joyful song, ____48____ and confidently.
Inspired and encouraged by Bahsoon, many viewers soon left ____49____ comments to praise her for her _____50_____ and confidence. Some also shared their own “Tube Girl” films on social media. This concept has _____51_____ become a “movement” about embracing (拥抱) confidence.
_____52_____, there has also been criticism as well. Some described her behavior as “_____53_____”. But these “haters” do not bother Bahsoon at all. Rather, she thinks it is quite normal for girls to enjoy themselves and _____54_____ their values. “Sometimes people will try to humble (使感到自惭) you so you can never _____55_____,” Bahsoon told BBC News.
41. A. taking up B. staring at C. cleaning up D. going across
42. A. carriage B. kitchen C. study D. stage
43. A. energetic B. strange C. unconscious D. limited
44. A. forgiving B. ordering C. inspiring D. allowing
45. A. due to B. except for C. in addition to D. regardless of
46. A. Raised B. Injured C. Discouraged D. Lost
47. A. conductor B. driver C. passenger D. guard
48. A. abroad B. alone C. away D. above
49. A. logical B. complex C. friendly D. critical
50. A. consideration B. selflessness C. effort D. bravery
51. A. gradually B. seriously C. blindly D. occasionally
52 A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise
53. A. puzzling B. amazing C. thrilling D. embarrassing
54. A. take pride in B. take notice of C. take charge of D. take away from
55. A. argue B. win C. fight D. join
【答案】41 B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. D 54. A 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了住在伦敦的22岁女孩Sabrina Bahsoon把地铁变成了自己的舞台，独自一人自信地随着欢快的歌曲跳舞，完成了自己的短片拍摄，这支充满活力的视频在TikTok上迅速传播，引起反响，激励了很多人变得自信，做自己想做的事，虽然也有批评的声音，但是Bahsoon没有受到困扰，而是为自己的价值观感到自豪。
【41题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：还是只是盯着地板？A. taking up占用；B. staring at盯着；C. cleaning up清理；D. going across穿过。根据上文“How do you pass your time during your subway commute (通勤) ”可知，此处就人们如何打发坐地铁通勤的时间进行猜测，应该是盯着地铁的地板。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：住在伦敦的22岁女孩Sabrina Bahsoon把地铁变成了自己的舞台。A. carriage车厢；B. kitchen厨房；C. study书房；D. stage舞台。根据下文“she finished the short film dancing to a joyful song, ____8____ and confidently”可知，她在地铁上自信地随着欢快的歌曲跳舞，因此是把地铁变成了自己的舞台。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她在伦敦地铁上自拍的充满活力的舞蹈视频在TikTok上迅速传播，使她一夜成名。A. energetic充满活力的；B. strange奇怪的；C. unconscious无意识的；D. limited有限的。根据下文“she finished the short film dancing to a joyful song, ____8____ and confidently”可知，她在地铁上自信地随着欢快的歌曲跳舞，因此是充满活力的视频。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的影响力引发了一种潮流，鼓舞其他人变得自信，做自己想做的事，而不管别人怎么看他们。A. forgiving原谅；B. ordering命令；C. inspiring鼓舞；D. allowing允许。根据上文“Her influence has sparked a trend”和下文“others to be confident”可推知，在地铁上跳舞的她展现出了自信，影响了很多人，鼓舞他人变得自信，inspire sb. to do sth.表示“鼓舞某人做某事”。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：她的影响力引发了一种潮流，鼓舞其他人变得自信，做自己想做的事，而不管别人怎么看他们。A. due to由于；B. except for除了；C. in addition to除了……之外（还）；D. regardless of不管。根据上文“to be confident and do what they want to”和下文“what other people think of them”可推知，她的行为会激励人们不用管别人看他们的眼光，变得自信，做自己想做的事。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她在马来西亚长大，正如她告诉BBC新闻的那样，那是“一个炎热的国家，也是一个放松的地方”，她在那里养成了自信的性格。A. Raised养育；B. Injured弄伤；C. Discouraged劝阻；D. Lost失去。根据下文“Bahsoon developed a confident character there”可推知，她是在马来西亚被养育成人的，形成了自信的性格。故选A。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但由于没有乘客愿意帮助她，她独自一人自信地随着欢快的歌曲跳舞，完成了短片。A. conductor列车员；B. driver司机；C. passenger乘客；D. guard警卫。根据上文“she felt like filming a short TikTok video on the subway on one typical commuting night”可知，这是在地铁上，她请求的应该是周围乘客的帮助。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：但由于没有乘客愿意帮助她，她独自一人自信地随着欢快的歌曲跳舞，完成了短片。A. abroad在国外；B. alone独自地；C. away离开；D. above在上方。根据上文“with no ____7____ willing to help her”可知，地铁上没有人愿意帮助她，因此她是独自一人跳舞，完成了短片。故选B。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在Bahsoon的鼓舞和激励下，许多观众很快就留下了友好的评论，称赞她的勇敢和自信。A. logical逻辑的；B. complex复杂的；C. friendly友好的；D. critical关键的。根据下文“to praise her”可推知，许多观众留下的是友好的评论，称赞她。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在Bahsoon的鼓舞和激励下，许多观众很快就留下了友好的评论，称赞她的勇敢和自信。A. consideration考虑；B. selflessness无私；C. effort努力；D. bravery勇敢。根据上文“But with no ____7____ willing to help her, she finished the short film dancing to a joyful song, ____8____ and confidently.”可知，她在无人愿意帮助的情况下，在地铁上自信地随着欢快的歌曲跳舞，因此展现出的是勇敢和自信。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这一概念已逐渐成为一场拥抱自信的“运动”。A. gradually逐渐地；B. seriously认真地；C. blindly盲目地；D. occasionally偶尔地。根据上文“Some also shared their own “Tube Girl” films on social media.”可知，Bahsoon的行为的影响力在扩大，有人像她一样自信地去行事，再结合下文“become a “movement” about embracing (拥抱) confidence”可推知，此处描述事情的发展情况，应该是逐渐成为一场拥抱自信的“运动”。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，也有批评的声音。A. Therefore因此；B. However然而；C. Moreover而且；D. Otherwise否则。上一段介绍了对Bahsoon的行为的正面评价，根据下文“there has also been criticism as well”可知，也有批评的声音，因此形成转折，应用However来过渡。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一些人形容她的行为“令人尴尬”。A. puzzling令人困惑的；B. amazing令人惊奇的；C. thrilling令人激动的；D. embarrassing令人尴尬的。根据上文“there has also been criticism as well”可知，也有批评的声音，因此是形容她在地铁上跳舞的行为“令人尴尬”。故选D。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：相反，她认为女孩们享受自己，为自己的价值观感到自豪是很正常的。A. take pride in为……而自豪；B. take notice of注意到；C. take charge of负责；D. take away from从……拿走。根据上文“Bahsoon developed a confident character there.”可知，Bahsoon是自信的女孩，因此会为自己的价值观感到自豪。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Bahsoon告诉BBC新闻：“有时候人们会试图贬低你，这样你就永远赢不了。”A. argue争论；B. win赢；C. fight战斗；D. join加入。根据上文“Sometimes people will try to humble (使感到自惭) you”可知，有时人们会试图贬低你，不愿肯定你，因此在这样的人面前是无法获得胜利的。故选B。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying and made a ____56____ (complain) about that, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. . My mother said to me, “You ____57____ (look) at by the passengers now. We had better not make a noise. In addition, she said, “You ____58____ have learned about America before, haven’t you ” I said yes. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to ____59____ I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. The four years that followed taught me the importance of thinking about and dealing with matters ____60____ (positive), but the idea did not come to me at once. Originally, for the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather (继父) and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.”
My ____61____ (responsible) in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. I ended up ____62____ (be)able to adapt ____63____ the social style and environment here in America. I also loved to ____64____ (participation)in some volunteer activities with my classmates. Now our family members are all _____65_____ (citizen) of America.
【答案】plaint
57. are being looked
58. must 59. which
60. positively
61. responsibilities ##responsibility
62. being 63. to
64. participate
65. citizens
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述自己去美国之后的情况。
【56题详解】
考查名词。句意：我哭着抱怨，公交车上的一些人转过身来看着我。a后接名词作宾语。故填complaint。
【57题详解】
考查语态时态。句意：妈妈对我说:“乘客们都在看着你”。根据“now”可知，本句为现在进行时，主语you与look为被动关系。故填are being looked。
【58题详解】
考查情态动词。句意：。此外，她说:“你以前一定了解过美国，是吗 ”。根据句意可知，本句表示对过去事实肯定的推测，用must have done。故填must。
【59题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：我记得，一想到再也听不到我每天早上收听的学校儿童广播节目，我就无法忍受。先行词为the radio program，做to的宾语，关系代词为which。故填which。
【60题详解】
考查副词。句意：接下来的四年教会了我积极思考和处理问题的重要性，但这个想法并没有立即出现在我的脑海中。副词positively修饰动词。故填positively。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：我对家庭的责任感增加了很多，因为我比家里的其他人都懂英语。名词做主语，单复数都可以。故填responsibilities或者responsibility。
【62题详解】
考查动名词。句意：我最终能够适应美国这里的社会风格和环境。end up doing sth“最终做某事”。故填being。
【63题详解】
考查介词。句意：我最终能够适应美国这里的社会风格和环境。adapt to“适应”为固定短语。故填to。
【64题详解】
考查动词句意：我也喜欢和同学一起参加一些志愿者活动。love to do, to后接动词原形。故填participate。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：现在我们的家庭成员都是美国公民。citizen为可数名词，且有all修饰，用复数。 故填citizens。
第四部分 写作（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 单句语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
根据下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
66. Yesterday evening, we had an __________ (argue) with the waiter about the bill. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】argument
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：昨天晚上，我们关于账单和服务员发生了争执。根据空前冠词an可知空处应为名词argument，作宾语，且为单数，故填argument。
67. Every time we fly, we are reminded __________ (put) on our seat belts and of how to use life vests. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】to put
【解析】
【详解】考查动词不定式。句意：每次坐飞机时，我们都会被提醒系上安全带和如何使用救生衣。remind sb to do sth表示“提醒某人做某事”，用动词不定式作宾补，变成被动语态后sb be remineded to do sth，表示“某人被提醒做某事”，不定式作主语补足语。故填to put。
68. The exercises are designed to ________ (strength) your stomach muscles. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】strengthen
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：这些练习旨在增强你的胃部肌肉。分析句子结构，be designed to do为固定短语，含义为“为……而设计”，符合句意，所以空白处应填动词，strength 为名词，其动词为：strengthen，故填strengthen。
69. You can also jump in __________ both feet and start your new business selling services full-time. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】with
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：你也可以全身心投入，开始你全职销售服务的新事业。jump in with both feet为固定短语，意为“全身心投入”。故填with。
70. Many teachers would like to be more __________ (adventure) and creative in their career. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】adventurous
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：许多教师希望在他们的职业生涯中更具冒险精神和创造性。根据“to be more”及“and creative”可知，空处需填形容词作表语，adventurous作形容词，表示“勇于冒险的，敢于创新的”，符合句意。故填adventurous。
71. In the beginning, the development of the area was __________ (bitter) opposed by the local community. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】bitterly
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：一开始，该地区的开发遭到了当地社区的强烈反对。空处修饰空后的动词，用副词修饰。故填bitterly。
72. Heilongjiang Province is located in the northeast part of China, so it’s __________ (freeze) cold in winter. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】freezing
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：黑龙江省位于中国东北部，所以冬天非常寒冷。freezing是现在分词转化而来形容词，用来修饰形容词cold，作程度状语以加强语气。freezing cold表示天气极冷。故填freezing。
73. It’s up to the teacher to provide __________ variety of types of input in the classroom. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】a
【解析】
【详解】考查冠词。句意：这取决于老师在课堂上提供各种类型的输入。结合句意表示“各种各样的”可知短语为a variety of，故填a。
74. Large numbers of people left the northern region __________ the war was continuing. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】where
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：大批的人离开了战争仍在继续的北部地区。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，从句缺状语，先行词是“the northern region”，在从句中在地点状语从句，故用关系副词where引导。故填where。
75. There are several ways to create and maintain a ________(harmony) dormitory life. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】harmonious
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：有几种方法可以创造和维持和谐的宿舍生活。修饰名词life应用形容词harmonious表示“和谐的”作定语。故填harmonious。
76. You had better __________ (recommend) the book to all your classmates. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】recommend
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：你最好把这本书推荐给你所有的同学。had better可视作情态动词，其后接动词原形，表示“最好做某事”，用于提建议或表示应该做什么。故填recommend。
77. It is said the valley was __________ (original) bridged by the Romans. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】originally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：据说这个山谷最初是由罗马人架起桥梁的。修饰动词bridged应用副词originally，作状语。故填originally。
78. There are millions of people in our country who are addicted __________ smoking, which is extremely dangerous to public health. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】to
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：我国有数百万人沉迷于吸烟，这对公众健康危害极大。be addicted to doing sth表示“沉迷于做某事”，符合句意。故填to。
79. She’s __________ only a great dramatic actress but she’s also very funny. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】not
【解析】
【详解】考查连词。句意：她不仅是一个伟大的戏剧演员，而且她也很有趣。not only...but also“不但......而且”为固定用法，为并列连词。故填not。
80. The theory focuses on the __________ (exist) of life on other planets. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】existence
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这个理论集中在其他星球上存在生命上。作宾语，应用名词existence，不可数。故填existence。
第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据中文意思完成句子（每空一词）
81. 由于没有足够的人手，你们最好向他们寻求帮助。
Not having enough hands, you had better __________ __________ them __________ help.
【答案】 ①. turn ②. to ③. for
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。根据“had better”可知，空处需填动词原形，turn to sb for help表示“向某人求助”，符合句意。故填①turn②to③for。
82. 去年该公司设法从危机中幸存。
The company managed __________ __________ the crisis.
【答案】 ①. to ②. survive
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。“设法做某事”用短语manage to do sth.；“幸存”用动词survive。根据句意，故填to survive。
83. 这片大的林地是许多鸟类和其他野生动物的家园。
This large woodland is __________ __________ many birds and other wildlife.
【答案】 ①. home ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据中英文提示，空处为home to，表示“……家园”，固定短语，故填home to。
84. 机会属于有准备的人。
Chance __________ __________ those people who are well prepared.
【答案】 ①. belongs ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查短语 。短语“属于”英文为belong to。陈述客观事实，用一般现在时。主语是Chance，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填belongs to。
85. 这次交通事故与汤姆无关，因为他没有开车。
The traffic accident had nothing __________ __________ __________ Tom, for he didn’t drive the car.
【答案】 ①. to ②. do ③. with
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。对比中英文可知，空处和空前的had nothing搭配，表示“与……无关”，应用动词短语have nothing to do with。故填①to；②do；③with。
第三节（满分15分）
86. 假定你是育才中学学生李华，经常通过网络学习英语。你的英国网友David正在学习汉语，获悉你英语成绩优秀，因此他给你发来邮件，询问你如何通过互联网学习英语的，内容包括：
1. 网络观看或者阅读的工具和内容；
2. 网络学习的优点；
3. 你的建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
How are things going with you
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
How are things going with you I am glad to have received your email, which is about how to use the Internet to learn English. To begin with, I often watch English movies and videos online, whose plots and images are so appealing that I am almost addicted to watching them. Sometimes I read English news and other articles, which can really broaden my horizon.
In addition, I make use of various language learning websites and apps to improve my English level quickly. Personally, I believe that using the Internet to learn English provides us with a vast amount of resources and materials that cater to different interests and learning styles, which makes the learning process more enjoyable and effective. I suggest that we should make good use of the Internet, but also we should limit the online time.
Hope that my experience and advice will be of some help to your learning Chinese.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生给正在学习汉语的英国网友David回复邮件，告诉他你如何通过互联网学习英语的。
【详解】1.词汇积累
利用：take advantage of→make use of
提高：improve→promote
提供：provide→offer
建议：suggest→advise
2.句式拓展
同义句
原句：Sometimes I read English news and other articles, which can really broaden my horizon.
拓展句：Sometimes I read English news and other articles, broadening my horizon.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Personally, I believe that using the Internet to learn English provides us with a vast amount of resources and materials that cater to different interests and learning styles, which makes the learning process more enjoyable and effective.（运用了that引导的宾语从句，that引导的定语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】 To begin with, I often watch English movies and videos online, whose plots and images are so appealing that I am almost addicted to watching them.（运用了whose引导的定语从句和so...that引导的结果状语从句）
