2023—2024学年度上学期期末考试高三试题
英语
考试时间：120分钟 分数：150分
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the speakers do this Sunday
A. Go shopping. B. Attend a party. C. Take some exercise.
2. What color will the new package be
A. White and blue. B. Blue and black. C. Grey and black.
3. Where are the speakers probably
A. At home. B. In a gym. C. In a hospital.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The causes of stress. B. The impact of stress. C. The treatment of stress.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Take a trip. B. Try distance learning. C. Get a part-time job.
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 man meet the woman
A. To have a meal. B. To adopt a pet. C. To rent an apartment.
7. What will-the speakers probably do first
A. Have a talk. B. Arrange a visit. C. Make a phone call.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. When did the woman begin to feel ill
A. Yesterday afternoon. B. Yesterday evening. C. This morning.
9. What is wrong with the woman
A. She has a cough. B. She has a fever. C. She has a stomachache.
10. What does the man advise the woman to do in the end
A. Check her lungs. B. Stay away from work. C. Take the medicine on time.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the man probably
A. A journalist. B. A bank clerk. C. A food dealer.
12. How did the man start his career
A. By getting a loan. B. By taking some training. C. By saving small money.
13. What was Liam’s attitude toward the man’s invitation
A. Interested. B. Shocked. C. Confused.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What did the man do yesterday
A. He went to school. B. He watched a debate. C. He attended a wedding.
15. Where should the topic be chosen from
A. The textbook. B. The given journal. C. The reference book.
16. What is the man going to write about
A. Facial recognition. B. Animal behavior. C. Internet usage.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How did the speaker feel before doing the flying experience day
A. Eager to try it. B. Bored of the activity. C. Scared of flying a plane.
18. What surprised the speaker when researching the flying experience day
A. The low age limit.
B. The trainer’s rude manners.
C. The height the plane would reach.
19. What does the speaker say about being in the air
A. It was quiet and peaceful.
B. She seemed to travel very slowly.
C. She could see where she lives.
20. What does the speaker probably want to do in the future
A. Organize experience days.
B. Learn to drive trains.
C. Take flying as a career.
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)
A
Whether you’re looking for a steamy cup of coffee or a wide range of sweet treats, there are endless selections of cafes that have something for you.
The Salfee Bar
Check out the newly opened branch at Quarry Bay, featuring a wide selection of salads and coffee. This vegan-friendly bar classifies salads based on their health benefits, including immune boost, heart guardian and anti-aging. You can also choose a fruity coffee to go green and go along with your salad.
The Salfee Bar, G/F, 34 Hoi Kwong Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Knockbox
Found in the jam-packed neighbourhood of Wan Chai, Knockbox puts emphasis on the colors in coffee, encouraging customers to visualize their coffee-drinking experiences with the shop front. A cup of “red honey catuai” is only as different as a “long black”. Let Knockbox lead you to see the beauty in coffee and to “taste” out of the box.
Knockbox, 3 Burrows Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Cosha
This warm-coloured cafe situated in Central is the perfect place for a brunch. The beautifully colored juices that pair up with the savoury dishes are also worth a try. Let an icy Super Strawberry Juice or Mango Hill Juice help you beat the sweltering heat.
Cosha, G/F, 61 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
Yama Coffee
Located in the busy neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei, Yama Coffee takes you on a short vacation to Japan, as its design is based on a Japanese theme. The cafe is divided into two floors—the lower level mainly serves takeaway, while the upper level provides a variety of services, including reading and writing. Their latte is crafted with Hokkaido coffee beans and milk, giving it a rich, silky aftertaste.
Yama Coffee, 15 Pitt Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
1. Which cafe would you choose if you have a taste for vegetables
A. The Salfee Bar. B. Knockbox. C. Cosha. D. Yama Coffee.
2. Which of the following may contribute to the popularity of Yama Coffee
A. The wide variety of coffee. B. The inviting colors in coffee.
C. The perfect place for a brunch. D. Pleasant spaces for coffee and study.
3. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To compare the features of the cafes. B. To inform readers of different cafes.
C. To share studies of some special cafes. D. To evaluate the products of the cafes.
B
Joey Hudicka began his business journey by creating a strategy game called Puckz when he was just 10 years old, by combining two of his favorite interests — strategy games like checkers, and sports like ice hockey. Seeing the amazing experiences unfold for her big brother, Heidi Hudicka set out to create her own first business, a fashion clothing line for her 18 dolls.
But one day, Joey and Heidi met after school and experienced a real breakthrough. “I was telling Joey I was asking friends if they would like me to outsource (外包) the sewing of my designs to them, since it is not really my favorite part of that business, but none of my friends understood what I meant by outsourcing,” recalls Heidi.
“When Heidi told me what happened after school that day I was like, ‘Yeah! I have the same problem.’ Most kids just don’t understand when we talk about our business, or even why it is important to understand how businesses work,” says Joey. “And that’s when we decided to do something about it, to create a fun and engaging way to teach more kids about the power of their creativity through innovation and business.”
Joey and Heidi, along with their parents, founded Fizzee Labs, and began creating engaging learning resources such as Outta This World, a board game that activates your imagination by applying it to invent amazing new products or experiences, in a fast-paced, competitive format.
“Outta This World is a journey through the depths of outer space. You have brought very limited supplies with you on your mission, and you must creatively repurpose these supplies, transforming them into brand-new products or experiences that can be sold to the different civilizations you will meet along your journey, raising the funds you need to reach your destination!” describes Joey.
4. What motivated Heidi to start her first business
A. Her brother’s previous success. B. Her eagerness for fortune.
C. Her passion for strategy games. D. Her parents’ suggestion and support.
5. Why did Joey and Heidi decide to create Fizzee Labs
A. To understand how businesses work.
B To create a board game about outer space.
C. To outsource the sewing of their clothing line.
D. To teach kids about the power of creativity and business.
6. What is the function of Outta This World
A. Addressing the business problems.
B. Raising funds for a space mission.
C Developing interesting learning resources.
D. Encouraging imagination and inventiveness.
7. Which can be the best title for the passage
A. Two Great Teenagers Making History
B. A Strategy Board Game Popular with Teenagers
C. A Breakthrough in Teaching Kids about Business
D. An Innovative Way of Being Successful in Business
C
A new international organization, ReShark, including partners from 15 countries and 44 aquariums, is challenging the shark statistics. According to National Geographic, ReShark’s goal is to release 500 endangered zebra sharks in Indonesian waters to increase a wild population that is on the edge of extinction. This is the first-ever attempt to reintroduce captive sharks into the wild.
Marine reintroductions present significant challenges due to the complexity and shortage of ocean life, as well as the difficulty in managing threats, according to National Geographic. Team ReShark understands that the reintroduction may go up in smoke. Unlike land animals that have been successfully reintroduced in the past, such as giant pandas in China, young sharks are more likely to suffer from diseases and be killed by other animals, and they struggle to find food on their own.
Sharks have a remarkable history as one of the oldest vertebrate species, surviving five mass extinctions over a period of 420 million years. They play an important role in marine ecosystems by influencing the ocean’s food chains. However, they are now facing the second-highest rate of disappearance. Research shows that more than 37 percent of the shark species are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, both legal and illegal. Sharks are hunted for their meat. Nearly 100 million sharks are killed by human hands each year, according to the organization Sentient Media.
Despite the alarming decline in shark populations globally, top shark scientists are hopeful that ReShark’s efforts will succeed. Given these challenges, Simon Fraser University ecologist Dulvy initially had some doubts about ReShark’s plans. However, after asking some questions, he was surprised by what the initiative could produce. “This initiative is different,” Dulvy explained. Similarly, Rima Jabado, Dulvy’s successor, recognized ReShark as a unique project that could provide a lifeline for endangered shark species. “It may provide an opportunity for species not to go extinct,” she said.
8. What’s the ReShark’s intention of releasing sharks
A. To conduct shark data collection.
B. To study the living habits of sharks.
C. To save the endangered shark species.
D. To test new ways of keeping sharks.
9. What does the underlined part “go up in smoke” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Disappear. B. Fail. C. Work. D. Influence.
10. How does the Paragraph 3 develop
A. By giving examples. B. By giving descriptions.
C. By making comparison. D. By making classifications.
11. What does Rima Jabado think of ReShark’s project
A. Special and promising. B. Hopeful and effortless.
C. Risky and costly. D. Doubtful and immature.
D
ChatGPT is an amazing artificial intelligence tool that has recently been released, along with other mind-blowing generative AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E. These tools have the potential to revolutionize the way we create digital content, making it faster and cheaper.
However, there is a downside to these AI tools that cannot be ignored. What happens when they start replacing copywriters, journalists, customer service agents, and digital marketers For years, experts have been warning that AI could threaten white-collar jobs, which were once considered safe from automation. Some even predict that up to 47 percent of jobs in the US could be at risk.
While no one can say for sure whether generative AI will cause mass job loss among highly educated workers, it is clear that it has the potential to disrupt the employment landscape. Tasks that were once considered impossible to automate are now becoming automatable. Whether or not jobs are removed, the essence of these jobs is likely to change.
Companies will always choose machines over humans when they can, and AI has the ability to perform tasks currently done by copywriters, digital content producers, and other professionals. This means that these jobs may soon undergo significant changes. However, it is important to note that AI cannot replace certain aspects of these jobs. It cannot conduct interviews, find historical documents, or assess the quality of studies. It lacks authority, understanding, and the ability to correct itself or generate genuinely new ideas.
This implies that while AI may create a vast amount of simpler content, it could also make original journalism more valuable and investigative journalists more productive. AI may be able to generate listicles and summaries of public meetings, but it is humans who will write in-depth stories. Experts believe that AI will ultimately help people use their expertise more effectively, and allow them to focus on areas where human intelligence is crucial.
While there is a risk that AI technologies could lead to sudden changes in the labor market, it is important to recognize the benefits of having such technology.
12 What’s the potential impact of generative AI tools on the employment market
A. They may offer jobs faster and cheaper.
B. They may make the nature of certain jobs different.
C. They may cause mass job loss for white collars.
D. They may revolutionize the way digital content is created.
13. How can AI finally benefit professionals in the labor market
A. By making positions more valuable.
B. By making their jobs more irreplaceable.
C. By removing the need for human expertise.
D. By enabling them to specialize in some key fields.
14. What can we learn from the passage
A. AI has few benefits for employment.
B. AI is bound to take the place of mankind in the future.
C. AI can’t be completely independent of human wisdom.
D. AI can’t create genuinely new ideas or simpler content.
15. What is the overall point of the passage towards AI technologies
A. They should be further perfected.
B. They should be accepted despite their risks.
C. They should be avoided to protect white-collar jobs.
D. They should be controlled to prevent mass job loss.
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。
Looking for some fun activities to do as a family Why not play games together with your relatives! ____16____ Here’s more on why you should consider organizing family game nights!
____17____ By playing games together, parents can teach kids how to interact with others, how to deal with losing, how to resolve conflicts, and showcase teamwork, strategy, adaptability and perseverance.
Next to learning life skills, playing family games aids future academic performance. ____18____ These skills can later be used in math, languages or other classes and facilitate their academic success.
Playing family games together can prevent antisocial behavior. ____19____ They learn how to make healthy decisions during games. Through spending time together, people get a sense of belonging, contributing to reducing the need for violence and substance abuse.
Last but not least, playing games together is a fantastic way of spending time together! It helps to bond emotionally with your kids, parents, or siblings and strengthens the overall health of the family. People tend to build respect between each other when getting to know them better, adding to the family’s unity. ____20____
A. Games need energy and teamwork.
B Playing games together is helpful to academic success.
C. Playing games together is not only fun, but also beneficial.
D. Playing games together allows parents to model essential life skills.
E. When playing, kids learn how to control their emotions by waiting for their turn.
F. It’s great to create some family traditions that your kids hopefully recreate later on.
G. Some games help kids grow the skills they need in school, like memory and logic.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
Making a difference in someone’s life is a rewarding experience. During my time in college, I landed my first real ____21____ at a cafe. Out of all the ____22____ I served, an elderly gentleman named Jeff left a lasting impression on me. Every Saturday afternoon, he would drop in and ____23____ a medium coffee. Whenever I had a moment, I would ____24____ a conversation with him and over time, we got to know each other well.
After a year of working every weekend, I decided to leave and ____25____ my two-week notice. The most ____26____ part of quitting was not informing my boss, but ____27____ the news to Jeff. I felt quite ____28____, as if I was abandoning him. When I finally brought it up, he replied in a ____29____ voice, “Oh, that’s too bad. I’m sure that the staff will miss you.” I began to think that our visits held no real _____30_____ to him, and that he would be just as content enjoying his food alone. _____31_____, on my last day, Jeff came in with a card that simply read, “Your _____32_____ during our time together is heartwarming. Few things have brought me more _____33_____ than our weekly visits. Thank you.”
The sincere _____34_____ I received for my small gestures was truly astonishing. Giving up my weekends for a year was a small price to _____35_____ the remarkable impact of kindness.
21. A. job B. dream C. goal D. chance
22. A. managers B. employees C. passengers D. customers
23. A. judged B. ordered C. admired D. promoted
24. A. end up B. strike up C. turn up D. make up
25. A. presented B. rejected C. received D. ignored
26. A. satisfying B. surprising C. challenging D. encouraging
27. A. hiding B. making C. breaking D. accepting
28. A. amused B. shocked C. disappointed D. guilty
29. A. delighted B. bitter C. calm D. sad
30. A. importance B. hope C. future D. mistake
31. A. Meanwhile B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
32. A. talent B. kindness C. courage D. creativity
33. A. confusion B. trouble C. pleasure D. fortune
34. A. appreciation B. devotion C. education D. inspiration
35. A. admit B. bear C. expect D. witness
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。
New Year pictures are an ancient Chinese folk art. ____36____ (date) from the Song Dynasty, they reflect the customs and beliefs of the people. New Year pictures, as their name suggests, ____37____ (create) especially to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday. The custom is popular with the people in the countryside, ____38____ will be busy cleaning the whole house and sticking ____39____ (vary) pictures on their doors, windows, walls, and stoves at the Spring Festival. They are often updated ____40____ (annual), meaning “say goodbye to the past and welcome the future”.
Traditional New Year pictures, famous for simple lines, brilliant colors and scenes of prosperity, have the ____41____ (feature) of both woodcut prints and Chinese paintings, making a special branch in traditional folk art. New Year pictures are produced in all regions in China with different local characteristics ____42____ (meet) the specific needs of the vast rural population.
Besides, viewed ____43____ the symbol of good luck and happiness, New Year pictures cover ____44____ wide range of themes, but the message in all pictures is related to nice things in the wish of the people. There are more and more new materials for New Year pictures. Meanwhile, New Year pictures _____45_____ (become) a hot collectors’ item for both Chinese and foreigners in recent years.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校为庆祝建校70周年，在上周五举行了艺术节，请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的; 2. 活动内容及感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：周年纪念 anniversary n.
An Art Festival
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at a school. One particular sixth grader, Pablo, was struggling with fluency in reading, so after class I suggested that he get extra practice by reading aloud to his mom while she prepared dinner each evening. This was something I routinely encouraged my struggling students to do. Imagine my surprise when Pablo responded by starting to cry. He said, “My mom can’t cook dinner!” Then he cried harder. Eventually, he calmed down enough to tell me that his mom was only able to “cry in her bed” when he got home every afternoon. He said that he was caring for his six-month-old baby brother by himself from the time he got home each day. His mother, it seemed, had a bad tooth and was in extreme pain. He said that his father didn’t have enough money to get it fixed, and that there was no way for her to go to a dentist. This child’s heart was broken for his mom.
I was speechless! He was still crying when he left me that day, and I promised him I would try to help. I kept asking myself how I could help this student. How could I help his mother when we didn’t even speak the same language
The next day, I sent a note, which a friend helped me translate, to Pablo’s mother asking if she would like me to find someone to help her. The following day, Pablo brought me a note from his mom accepting my offer to help.
Meanwhile I had been doing some networking among my friends asking if anyone knew a dentist who might do some free work for this lady. At the time, I was not able to pay for the work to be done myself. Several friends suggested a dental office that had recently opened up in the area, thinking that they might be willing to provide the services. I didn’t want to waste a lot of time going to several dentists, so I prayed that this would be the one.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Stopping by the dental office, I went to the reception desk.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pablo’s mother came to meet the dentist at the appointed time.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023—2024学年度上学期期末考试高三试题
英语
考试时间：120分钟 分数：150分
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the speakers do this Sunday
A. Go shopping. B. Attend a party. C. Take some exercise.
2. What color will the new package be
A. White and blue. B. Blue and black. C. Grey and black.
3. Where are the speakers probably
A. At home. B. In a gym. C. In a hospital.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The causes of stress. B. The impact of stress. C. The treatment of stress.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Take a trip. B. Try distance learning. C. Get a part-time job.
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 man meet the woman
A. To have a meal. B. To adopt a pet. C. To rent an apartment.
7. What will-the speakers probably do first
A. Have a talk. B. Arrange a visit. C. Make a phone call.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. When did the woman begin to feel ill
A. Yesterday afternoon. B. Yesterday evening. C. This morning.
9. What is wrong with the woman
A. She has a cough. B. She has a fever. C. She has a stomachache.
10. What does the man advise the woman to do in the end
A. Check her lungs. B. Stay away from work. C. Take the medicine on time.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the man probably
A. A journalist. B. A bank clerk. C. A food dealer.
12. How did the man start his career
A. By getting a loan. B. By taking some training. C. By saving small money.
13. What was Liam’s attitude toward the man’s invitation
A. Interested. B. Shocked. C. Confused.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What did the man do yesterday
A. He went to school. B. He watched a debate. C. He attended a wedding.
15. Where should the topic be chosen from
A. The textbook. B. The given journal. C. The reference book.
16. What is the man going to write about
A. Facial recognition. B. Animal behavior. C. Internet usage.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How did the speaker feel before doing the flying experience day
A. Eager to try it. B. Bored of the activity. C. Scared of flying a plane.
18. What surprised the speaker when researching the flying experience day
A. The low age limit.
B. The trainer’s rude manners.
C. The height the plane would reach.
19. What does the speaker say about being in the air
A. It was quiet and peaceful.
B. She seemed to travel very slowly.
C. She could see where she lives.
20. What does the speaker probably want to do in the future
A. Organize experience days.
B. Learn to drive trains.
C. Take flying as a career.
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)
A
Whether you’re looking for a steamy cup of coffee or a wide range of sweet treats, there are endless selections of cafes that have something for you.
The Salfee Bar
Check out the newly opened branch at Quarry Bay, featuring a wide selection of salads and coffee. This vegan-friendly bar classifies salads based on their health benefits, including immune boost, heart guardian and anti-aging. You can also choose a fruity coffee to go green and go along with your salad.
The Salfee Bar, G/F, 34 Hoi Kwong Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Knockbox
Found in the jam-packed neighbourhood of Wan Chai, Knockbox puts emphasis on the colors in coffee, encouraging customers to visualize their coffee-drinking experiences with the shop front. A cup of “red honey catuai” is only as different as a “long black”. Let Knockbox lead you to see the beauty in coffee and to “taste” out of the box.
Knockbox 3 Burrows Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Cosha
This warm-coloured cafe situated in Central is the perfect place for a brunch. The beautifully colored juices that pair up with the savoury dishes are also worth a try. Let an icy Super Strawberry Juice or Mango Hill Juice help you beat the sweltering heat.
Cosha, G/F, 61 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
Yama Coffee
Located in the busy neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei, Yama Coffee takes you on a short vacation to Japan, as its design is based on a Japanese theme. The cafe is divided into two floors—the lower level mainly serves takeaway, while the upper level provides a variety of services, including reading and writing. Their latte is crafted with Hokkaido coffee beans and milk, giving it a rich, silky aftertaste.
Yama Coffee 15 Pitt Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
1. Which cafe would you choose if you have a taste for vegetables
A. The Salfee Bar. B. Knockbox. C. Cosha. D. Yama Coffee.
2. Which of the following may contribute to the popularity of Yama Coffee
A. The wide variety of coffee. B. The inviting colors in coffee.
C. The perfect place for a brunch. D. Pleasant spaces for coffee and study.
3. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To compare the features of the cafes. B. To inform readers of different cafes.
C. To share studies of some special cafes. D. To evaluate the products of the cafes.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些不同的咖啡馆，可以满足读者不同的需求。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The Salfee Bar中的“Check out the newly opened branch at Quarry Bay, featuring a wide selection of salads and coffee. This vegan-friendly bar classifies salads based on their health benefits, including immune boost, heart guardian and anti-aging. You can also choose a fruity coffee to go green and go along with your salad.(在Quarry Bay新开的分店，有各式各样的沙拉和咖啡可供选择。这家素食主义者友好的酒吧根据沙拉的健康益处进行分类，包括增强免疫力、保护心脏和抗衰老。你也可以选择水果咖啡来搭配沙拉。)”可知，the Salfee Bar很适合素食主义者。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Yama Coffee中的“Located in the busy neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei, Yama Coffee takes you on a short vacation to Japan, as its design is based on a Japanese theme. The cafe is divided into two floors—the lower level mainly serves takeaway, while the upper level provides a variety of services, including reading and writing. Their latte is crafted with Hokkaido coffee beans and milk, giving it a rich, silky aftertaste.( Yama Coffee位于繁华的油麻地，以日本为主题的设计，带你去日本短暂度假。咖啡厅分为两层，下层主要提供外卖，上层提供各种服务，包括阅读和写作。他们的拿铁是用北海道咖啡豆和牛奶精制而成的，回味浓郁柔滑。)”可知，Yama Coffee是喝咖啡和学习的好地方。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Whether you’re looking for a steamy cup of coffee or a wide range of sweet treats, there are endless selections of cafes that have something for you. (无论你是想要一杯热气腾腾的咖啡还是各种各样的甜食，这里都有无数的咖啡馆可以满足你。)”可推断，文章主要为读者介绍了一些不同风格的咖啡馆。故选B。
B
Joey Hudicka began his business journey by creating a strategy game called Puckz when he was just 10 years old, by combining two of his favorite interests — strategy games like checkers, and sports like ice hockey. Seeing the amazing experiences unfold for her big brother, Heidi Hudicka set out to create her own first business, a fashion clothing line for her 18 dolls.
But one day, Joey and Heidi met after school and experienced a real breakthrough. “I was telling Joey I was asking friends if they would like me to outsource (外包) the sewing of my designs to them, since it is not really my favorite part of that business, but none of my friends understood what I meant by outsourcing,” recalls Heidi.
“When Heidi told me what happened after school that day I was like, ‘Yeah! I have the same problem.’ Most kids just don’t understand when we talk about our business, or even why it is important to understand how businesses work,” says Joey. “And that’s when we decided to do something about it, to create a fun and engaging way to teach more kids about the power of their creativity through innovation and business.”
Joey and Heidi, along with their parents, founded Fizzee Labs, and began creating engaging learning resources such as Outta This World, a board game that activates your imagination by applying it to invent amazing new products or experiences, in a fast-paced, competitive format.
“Outta This World is a journey through the depths of outer space. You have brought very limited supplies with you on your mission, and you must creatively repurpose these supplies, transforming them into brand-new products or experiences that can be sold to the different civilizations you will meet along your journey, raising the funds you need to reach your destination!” describes Joey.
4. What motivated Heidi to start her first business
A. Her brother’s previous success. B. Her eagerness for fortune.
C. Her passion for strategy games. D. Her parents’ suggestion and support.
5. Why did Joey and Heidi decide to create Fizzee Labs
A. To understand how businesses work.
B. To create a board game about outer space.
C. To outsource the sewing of their clothing line.
D. To teach kids about the power of creativity and business.
6. What is the function of Outta This World
A. Addressing the business problems.
B. Raising funds for a space mission.
C. Developing interesting learning resources.
D. Encouraging imagination and inventiveness.
7. Which can be the best title for the passage
A. Two Great Teenagers Making History
B. A Strategy Board Game Popular with Teenagers
C. A Breakthrough in Teaching Kids about Business
D. An Innovative Way of Being Successful in Business
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一对年少就涉足商圈的创业兄妹Joey和Heidi，为激发同龄人的创造性，让他们意识到创新和商业的重要性，在父母的支持下一起创办了一家公司，专门研发益智类的学习素材。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Seeing the amazing experiences unfold for her big brother, Heidi Hudicka set out to create her own first business, a fashion clothing line for her 18 dolls.”（看到她哥哥的惊人经历，Heidi Hudicka开始创建自己的第一家企业，为她的18个玩偶制作时尚服装。）可知，她哥哥的游戏生意的成功激励她创办自己的第一份事业。故选A项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“And that’s when we decided to do something about it, to create a fun and engaging way to teach more kids about the power of their creativity through innovation and business.”（就在那时，我们决定做点什么，创造一种有趣而吸引人的方式，通过创新和商业来教育更多的孩子他们的创造力的力量。）及第四段第一句“Joey and Heidi, along with their parents, founded Fizzee Labs”（他们和父母一起创立了Fizzee Labs）可知，他们创立Fizzee Labs是为了教孩子们创造力和商业的力量。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Joey and Heidi, along with their parents, founded Fizzee Labs, and began creating engaging learning resources such as Outta This World, a board game that activates your imagination by applying it to invent amazing new products or experiences, in a fast-paced, competitive format.”（他们和父母创立了Fizzee Labs，并开始创造引人入胜的学习资源，如“走出这个世界”，这是一款棋盘游戏，通过使用它来发明令人惊叹的新产品或体验，以快节奏的竞争形式激活你的想象力。）可知，该游戏是为了激活想象力和创造力。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Joey Hudicka began his business journey by creating a strategy game called Puckz when he was just 10 years old, by combining two of his favorite interests — strategy games like checkers, and sports like ice hockey. Seeing the amazing experiences unfold for her big brother, Heidi Hudicka set out to create her own first business, a fashion clothing line for her 18 dolls.”（Joey Hudicka在10岁的时候就开始了他的商业之旅，他结合了他最喜欢的两种兴趣——跳棋这样的策略游戏和冰球这样的运动，创造了一款名为Puckz的策略游戏。看到她哥哥的惊人经历，Heidi Hudicka开始创建自己的第一家企业，为她的18个玩偶制作时尚服装。）及第四段第一句“Joey and Heidi, along with their parents, founded Fizzee Labs”（他们和父母一起创立了Fizzee Labs）并结合文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了一对年少就涉足商圈的创业兄妹Joey和Heidi为激发同龄人的创造性，在父母的支持下一起创办了一家公司，专门研发益智类的学习素材的故事，这是两个优秀的少年创造成功的故事。A项“两位创造历史的伟大少年”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选A项。
C
A new international organization, ReShark, including partners from 15 countries and 44 aquariums, is challenging the shark statistics. According to National Geographic, ReShark’s goal is to release 500 endangered zebra sharks in Indonesian waters to increase a wild population that is on the edge of extinction. This is the first-ever attempt to reintroduce captive sharks into the wild.
Marine reintroductions present significant challenges due to the complexity and shortage of ocean life, as well as the difficulty in managing threats, according to National Geographic. Team ReShark understands that the reintroduction may go up in smoke. Unlike land animals that have been successfully reintroduced in the past, such as giant pandas in China, young sharks are more likely to suffer from diseases and be killed by other animals, and they struggle to find food on their own.
Sharks have a remarkable history as one of the oldest vertebrate species, surviving five mass extinctions over a period of 420 million years. They play an important role in marine ecosystems by influencing the ocean’s food chains. However, they are now facing the second-highest rate of disappearance. Research shows that more than 37 percent of the shark species are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, both legal and illegal. Sharks are hunted for their meat. Nearly 100 million sharks are killed by human hands each year, according to the organization Sentient Media.
Despite the alarming decline in shark populations globally, top shark scientists are hopeful that ReShark’s efforts will succeed. Given these challenges, Simon Fraser University ecologist Dulvy initially had some doubts about ReShark’s plans. However, after asking some questions, he was surprised by what the initiative could produce. “This initiative is different,” Dulvy explained. Similarly, Rima Jabado, Dulvy’s successor, recognized ReShark as a unique project that could provide a lifeline for endangered shark species. “It may provide an opportunity for species not to go extinct,” she said.
8. What’s the ReShark’s intention of releasing sharks
A. To conduct shark data collection.
B. To study the living habits of sharks.
C. To save the endangered shark species.
D. To test new ways of keeping sharks.
9. What does the underlined part “go up in smoke” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Disappear. B. Fail. C. Work. D. Influence.
10. How does the Paragraph 3 develop
A. By giving examples. B. By giving descriptions.
C. By making comparison. D. By making classifications.
11. What does Rima Jabado think of ReShark’s project
A. Special and promising. B. Hopeful and effortless.
C. Risky and costly. D. Doubtful and immature.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了致力于拯救野生鲨鱼的ReShark项目及鲨鱼现状。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“According to National Geographic, ReShark’s goal is to release 500 endangered zebra sharks in Indonesian waters to increase a wild population that is on the edge of extinction.”（据《国家地理》报道，ReShark的目标是在印度尼西亚水域释放500条濒临灭绝的斑马鲨，以增加濒临灭绝的野生种群。）可知，ReShark的目的是为了拯救濒临灭绝的鲨鱼种群。故选C项。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句“Marine reintroductions present significant challenges due to the complexity and shortage of ocean life, as well as the difficulty in managing threats, according to National Geographic.”（据《国家地理》报道，由于海洋生物的复杂性和短缺，以及管理威胁的难度，海洋生物重新引入面临重大挑战。）及第三句“Unlike land animals that have been successfully reintroduced in the past, such as giant pandas in China, young sharks are more likely to suffer from diseases and be killed by other animals, and they struggle to find food on their own.”（与过去成功重新引入的陆地动物，如中国的大熊猫不同，年轻的鲨鱼更容易患上疾病，更容易被其他动物杀死，而且它们很难自己寻找食物。）可知，重新将鲨鱼引入海洋面临环境和鲨鱼自身等各方面的挑战，很难成功，故推知go up in smoke意为“失败，不成功”。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Sharks have a remarkable history as one of the oldest vertebrate species, surviving five mass extinctions over a period of 420 million years. They play an important role in marine ecosystems by influencing the ocean’s food chains. However, they are now facing the second-highest rate of disappearance. Research shows that more than 37 percent of the shark species are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, both legal and illegal. Sharks are hunted for their meat. Nearly 100 million sharks are killed by human hands each year, according to the organization Sentient Media.”（作为最古老的脊椎动物物种之一，鲨鱼有着非凡的历史，在4.2亿年的时间里经历了五次大灭绝。它们通过影响海洋食物链，在海洋生态系统中发挥着重要作用。然而，它们现在面临着第二高的消失率。研究表明，超过37%的鲨鱼物种由于合法和非法的过度捕捞而面临灭绝的危险。人们捕杀鲨鱼以获取它们的肉。据Sentient Media组织称，每年有近1亿条鲨鱼被人类杀死。）可知，本段主要描述了鲨鱼从古至今经历的灭绝及由于人类大肆猎杀导致的现状。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句“Similarly, Rima Jabado, Dulvy’s successor, recognized ReShark as a unique project that could provide a lifeline for endangered shark species. “It may provide an opportunity for species not to go extinct,” she said.”（同样，Dulvy的继任者Rima Jabado认为ReShark是一个独特的项目，可以为濒危鲨鱼物种提供生命线。她说:“这可能为物种提供一个不灭绝的机会。”）可知，Rima Jabado认为该项目十分特别，又充满前景。故选A项。
D
ChatGPT is an amazing artificial intelligence tool that has recently been released, along with other mind-blowing generative AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E. These tools have the potential to revolutionize the way we create digital content, making it faster and cheaper.
However, there is a downside to these AI tools that cannot be ignored. What happens when they start replacing copywriters, journalists, customer service agents, and digital marketers For years, experts have been warning that AI could threaten white-collar jobs, which were once considered safe from automation. Some even predict that up to 47 percent of jobs in the US could be at risk.
While no one can say for sure whether generative AI will cause mass job loss among highly educated workers, it is clear that it has the potential to disrupt the employment landscape. Tasks that were once considered impossible to automate are now becoming automatable. Whether or not jobs are removed, the essence of these jobs is likely to change.
Companies will always choose machines over humans when they can, and AI has the ability to perform tasks currently done by copywriters, digital content producers, and other professionals. This means that these jobs may soon undergo significant changes. However, it is important to note that AI cannot replace certain aspects of these jobs. It cannot conduct interviews, find historical documents, or assess the quality of studies. It lacks authority, understanding, and the ability to correct itself or generate genuinely new ideas.
This implies that while AI may create a vast amount of simpler content, it could also make original journalism more valuable and investigative journalists more productive. AI may be able to generate listicles and summaries of public meetings, but it is humans who will write in-depth stories. Experts believe that AI will ultimately help people use their expertise more effectively, and allow them to focus on areas where human intelligence is crucial.
While there is a risk that AI technologies could lead to sudden changes in the labor market, it is important to recognize the benefits of having such technology.
12. What’s the potential impact of generative AI tools on the employment market
A. They may offer jobs faster and cheaper.
B. They may make the nature of certain jobs different.
C. They may cause mass job loss for white collars.
D. They may revolutionize the way digital content is created.
13 How can AI finally benefit professionals in the labor market
A. By making positions more valuable.
B. By making their jobs more irreplaceable.
C. By removing the need for human expertise.
D. By enabling them to specialize in some key fields.
14. What can we learn from the passage
A. AI has few benefits for employment.
B. AI is bound to take the place of mankind in the future.
C. AI can’t be completely independent of human wisdom.
D. AI can’t create genuinely new ideas or simpler content.
15. What is the overall point of the passage towards AI technologies
A. They should be further perfected.
B. They should be accepted despite their risks.
C. They should be avoided to protect white-collar jobs.
D. They should be controlled to prevent mass job loss.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能的潜在威胁和缺陷及如何更好地利用人工智能为人类服务。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“For years, experts have been warning that AI could threaten white-collar jobs, which were once considered safe from automation. Some even predict that up to 47 percent of jobs in the US could be at risk.(多年来，专家们一直在警告说，人工智能可能会威胁到白领工作，而白领工作曾被认为是不受自动化影响的。一些人甚至预测，美国高达47%的工作岗位可能面临风险)”可知，生成式人工智能工具可能会导致白领大量失业。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“This implies that while AI may create a vast amount of simpler content, it could also make original journalism more valuable and investigative journalists more productive. AI may be able to generate listicles and summaries of public meetings, but it is humans who will write in-depth stories. Experts believe that AI will ultimately help people use their expertise more effectively, and allow them to focus on areas where human intelligence is crucial.(这意味着，虽然人工智能可以创造大量更简单的内容，但它也可以让原创新闻更有价值，让调查记者更有效率。人工智能或许能够生成公共会议的文章和摘要，但撰写深度报道的是人类。专家认为，人工智能最终将帮助人们更有效地利用他们的专业知识，并使他们能够专注于人类智能至关重要的领域)”可知，人工智能可以替代专业人士完成简单的重复性的内容，以便专业人士更有效地利用他们的专业知识，专注于人类智能至关重要的领域。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“However, it is important to note that AI cannot replace certain aspects of these jobs. It cannot conduct interviews, find historical documents, or assess the quality of studies. It lacks authority, understanding, and the ability to correct itself or generate genuinely new ideas.(然而，需要注意的是，人工智能不能取代这些工作的某些方面。它不能进行采访、查找历史文献或评估研究质量。它缺乏权威，缺乏理解，缺乏自我纠正或产生真正新想法的能力)”及第五段第二句“AI may be able to generate listicles and summaries of public meetings, but it is humans who will write in-depth stories.(人工智能或许能够生成公共会议的文章和摘要，但撰写深度报道的是人类)”可知，在某些和思想意识相关的方面，人工智能并不能完全取代人类。由此推知，人工智能不可能完全独立于人类的智慧。故选C项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Experts believe that AI will ultimately help people use their expertise more effectively, and allow them to focus on areas where human intelligence is crucial.(专家认为，人工智能最终将帮助人们更有效地利用他们的专业知识，并使他们能够专注于人类智能至关重要的领域)”及最后一段“While there is a risk that AI technologies could lead to sudden changes in the labor market, it is important to recognize the benefits of having such technology.(虽然人工智能技术有可能导致劳动力市场的突然变化，但重要的是要认识到拥有这种技术的好处)”可推知，虽然人工智能存在风险，但潜力巨大，应该被接受。故选B项。
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。
Looking for some fun activities to do as a family Why not play games together with your relatives! ____16____ Here’s more on why you should consider organizing family game nights!
____17____ By playing games together, parents can teach kids how to interact with others, how to deal with losing, how to resolve conflicts, and showcase teamwork, strategy, adaptability and perseverance.
Next to learning life skills, playing family games aids future academic performance. ____18____ These skills can later be used in math, languages or other classes and facilitate their academic success.
Playing family games together can prevent antisocial behavior. ____19____ They learn how to make healthy decisions during games. Through spending time together, people get a sense of belonging, contributing to reducing the need for violence and substance abuse.
Last but not least, playing games together is a fantastic way of spending time together! It helps to bond emotionally with your kids, parents, or siblings and strengthens the overall health of the family. People tend to build respect between each other when getting to know them better, adding to the family’s unity. ____20____
A. Games need energy and teamwork.
B. Playing games together is helpful to academic success.
C. Playing games together is not only fun, but also beneficial.
D. Playing games together allows parents to model essential life skills.
E. When playing, kids learn how to control their emotions by waiting for their turn.
F. It’s great to create some family traditions that your kids hopefully recreate later on.
G. Some games help kids grow the skills they need in school, like memory and logic.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了玩家庭游戏对孩子发展的益处。
【16题详解】
上文“Looking for some fun activities to do as a family Why not play games together with your relatives!(想找一些有趣的家庭活动吗？为什么不和你的亲人一起玩游戏呢？)”点明和家人玩游戏的主题，C项“Playing games together is not only fun, but also beneficial.(一起玩游戏不仅有趣，而且有益)”衔接上文，说明和家人一起玩游戏有好处，并引出下文“Here’s more on why you should consider organizing family game nights!(这里有更多原因关于为什么你应该考虑组织家庭游戏之夜！)”说明和家人一起玩游戏有更多好处，衔接恰当。故选C项。
【17题详解】
下文“By playing games together, parents can teach kids how to interact with others, how to deal with losing, how to resolve conflicts, and showcase teamwork, strategy, adaptability and perseverance.(通过一起玩游戏，父母可以教会孩子如何与他人互动，如何处理失败，如何解决冲突，并展示团队合作，策略，适应能力和毅力)”可知，通过一起玩游戏，父母会教会孩子生活的经验技巧。D项“Playing games together allows parents to model essential life skills.(一起玩游戏可以让父母展示基本的生活技能)”可概括本段段意，故选D项。。
【18题详解】
上文“Next to learning life skills, playing family games aids future academic performance.(除了学习生活技能外，玩家庭游戏有助于提高未来的学习成绩)”说明玩家庭游戏对学习有益，并结合下文“These skills can later be used in math, languages or other classes and facilitate their academic success(这些技能以后可以用于数学、语言或其他课程，促进他们在学业上的成功)”说明玩家庭游戏会学到一些对学习有用的技能，G项“Some games help kids grow the skills they need in school, like memory and logic.(有些游戏可以帮助孩子培养他们在学校需要的技能，比如记忆力和逻辑能力)”衔接恰当，其中“the skills they need in school, like memory and logic”照应后文“These skills”，符合句意。故选G项。
【19题详解】
上文“Playing family games together can prevent antisocial behavior.(一起玩家庭游戏可以防止反社会行为)”说明玩家庭游戏有助于孩子培养积极的社会行为，E项“When playing, kids learn how to control their emotions by waiting for their turn.(玩游戏时，孩子们学会了如何通过等待轮到他们来控制自己的情绪)”具体说明玩家庭游戏是如何培养孩子的社会行为，并与下文“They learn how to make healthy decisions during games.(他们学习如何在游戏中做出明智的决定)”构成并列递进，说明在游戏过程中，孩子们是如何形成积极健康的社会行为的。故选E项。
【20题详解】
上文“People tend to build respect between each other when getting to know them better, adding to the family’s unity.(当人们更好地了解彼此时，他们往往会相互建立尊重，从而增加家庭的团结)”说明了玩家庭游戏有助于家庭团结，F项“It’s great to create some family traditions that your kids hopefully recreate later on.(创造一些家庭传统是很好的，你的孩子以后可能会重新创造这些传统)”进一步说明玩家庭游戏的传统可能会继续进行下去，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 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
Making a difference in someone’s life is a rewarding experience. During my time in college, I landed my first real ____21____ at a cafe. Out of all the ____22____ I served, an elderly gentleman named Jeff left a lasting impression on me. Every Saturday afternoon, he would drop in and ____23____ a medium coffee. Whenever I had a moment, I would ____24____ a conversation with him and over time, we got to know each other well.
After a year of working every weekend, I decided to leave and ____25____ my two-week notice. The most ____26____ part of quitting was not informing my boss, but ____27____ the news to Jeff. I felt quite ____28____, as if I was abandoning him. When I finally brought it up, he replied in a ____29____ voice, “Oh, that’s too bad. I’m sure that the staff will miss you.” I began to think that our visits held no real _____30_____ to him, and that he would be just as content enjoying his food alone. _____31_____, on my last day, Jeff came in with a card that simply read, “Your _____32_____ during our time together is heartwarming. Few things have brought me more _____33_____ than our weekly visits. Thank you.”
The sincere _____34_____ I received for my small gestures was truly astonishing. Giving up my weekends for a year was a small price to _____35_____ the remarkable impact of kindness.
21. A. job B. dream C. goal D. chance
22. A. managers B. employees C. passengers D. customers
23. A. judged B. ordered C. admired D. promoted
24. A. end up B. strike up C. turn up D. make up
25. A. presented B. rejected C. received D. ignored
26. A. satisfying B. surprising C. challenging D. encouraging
27. A. hiding B. making C. breaking D. accepting
28. A. amused B. shocked C. disappointed D. guilty
29. A. delighted B. bitter C. calm D. sad
30. A. importance B. hope C. future D. mistake
31 A. Meanwhile B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
32. A. talent B. kindness C. courage D. creativity
33. A. confusion B. trouble C. pleasure D. fortune
34. A. appreciation B. devotion C. education D. inspiration
35. A. admit B. bear C. expect D. witness
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者在咖啡店兼职时，以善意的服务感动了一位老顾客，当离开时也得到了顾客的感激。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：大学期间，我在一家咖啡馆找到了第一份真正的工作。A. job工作；B. dream梦想；C. goal目标；D. chance机会。根据后文“After a year of working every weekend”可知，作者在咖啡店找到了一份工作。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我服务过的所有顾客中，一位名叫杰夫的老先生给我留下了深刻的印象。A. managers经理；B. employees员工；C. passengers乘客；D. customers顾客。根据前文“ I landed my first real ____1____ at a cafe.”后文“I served”可知，作者在咖啡店做服务员，服务顾客。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每个星期六下午，他都会来店里点一杯中杯咖啡。A. judged判断；B. ordered点餐；C. admired赞赏；D. promoted促进。根据后文“a medium coffee”可知，他会点一杯咖啡。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：每当我有空的时候，我就会和他开始交谈，随着时间的推移，我们彼此都熟悉了。A. end up以……告终；B. strike up开始（交谈）；C. turn up出现；D. make up组成。根据后文“a conversation with him”可知，当有空时，作者会和他交谈。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过一年的每周周末工作，我决定离开，并提前两周提交了辞呈。A. presented提交；B. rejected拒绝；C. received得到；D. ignored忽视。根据前文“I decided to leave”可知，我决定离开，应该要提前提交辞呈。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：辞职最具挑战性的部分不是通知我的老板，而是把这个消息告诉杰夫。A. satisfying令人满意的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. challenging有挑战性的；D. encouraging鼓舞人心的。根据前文“we got to know each other well”和后文“but ____7____ the news to Jeff”可知，由于作者和杰夫已经非常熟悉，把离开的消息告知杰夫对作者来讲是难以启齿的。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：辞职最具挑战性的部分不是通知我的老板，而是把这个消息告诉杰夫。A. hiding隐藏；B. making制作；C. breaking告诉（坏消息）；D. accepting接受。根据后文“the news to Jeff”可知，把消息告知杰夫很难。break the news to sb表示“告诉某人（不好的）消息”。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感到很内疚，好像我要抛弃他似的。A. amused愉悦的；B. shocked震惊的；C. disappointed失望的；D. guilty愧疚的。根据后文“as if I was abandoning him”可知，作者感到很愧疚。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我终于提起这件事时，他平静地回答说:“哦，那太糟糕了。我相信员工们会想念你的。”A. delighted开心的；B. bitter痛苦的；C. calm冷静的；D. sad悲伤的。根据后文“I began to think that our visits held no real ____10____ to him”及“____11____, on my last day, Jeff came in with a card”可知，在作者看来杰夫的反应非常冷静，似乎并不在意他的离开。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我开始想，我们的相聚对他来说并不重要，他也会满足于独自享用美食。A. importance重要性；B. hope希望；C. future未来；D. mistake错误。根据前文“he replied in a ____9____ voice”可知，杰夫平静的反应使作者以为对方并不在意自己，以为这一年的交流会谈没有意义。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在我离开的最后一天，杰夫带着一张卡片进来，上面只写着:“在我们在一起的日子里，你的好意让我很感动。没有什么比我们每周的相聚更能带给我快乐的了。谢谢你。”A. Meanwhile同时；B. However然而；C. Moreover而且；D. Therefore因此。根据前文“he replied in a ____9____ voice”及后文“Jeff came in with a card”可知，杰夫一开始反应平静，最后一天却给作者带来了感谢卡，前后构成转折关系。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，在我离开的最后一天，杰夫带着一张卡片进来，上面只写着:“在我们在一起的日子里，你的好意让我很感动。没有什么比我们每周的相聚更能带给我快乐的了。谢谢你。”A. talent天才；B. kindness善良；C. courage勇气；D. creativity创造性。根据后文“the remarkable impact of kindness”可知，作者的善意使杰夫感动。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，在我离开的最后一天，杰夫带着一张卡片进来，上面只写着:“在我们在一起的日子里，你的好意让我很感动。没有什么比我们每周的相聚更能带给我快乐的了。谢谢你。”A. confusion困惑；B. trouble麻烦；C. pleasure喜悦；D. fortune运气。根据前文“Your ____12____ during our time together is heartwarming”及“Thank you”可知，杰夫感激作者每周的陪伴给他带来了快乐。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的小小举动得到了真诚的感谢，这真是令人惊讶。A. appreciation感激；B. devotion奉献；C. education教育；D. inspiration鼓舞。根据前文“Thank you”可知，作者的举动换来了杰夫真诚的感谢。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：放弃一年的周末时间，是一个小小的代价，却见证了善良的显著影响。A. admit承认；B. bear承担；C. expect期待；D. witness见证。根据后文“the remarkable impact of kindness”可知，作者周末在咖啡店兼职，放弃了自己的自由时间，最后却见证了善意对别人的影响。故选D项。
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。
New Year pictures are an ancient Chinese folk art. ____36____ (date) from the Song Dynasty, they reflect the customs and beliefs of the people. New Year pictures, as their name suggests, ____37____ (create) especially to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday. The custom is popular with the people in the countryside, ____38____ will be busy cleaning the whole house and sticking ____39____ (vary) pictures on their doors, windows, walls, and stoves at the Spring Festival. They are often updated ____40____ (annual), meaning “say goodbye to the past and welcome the future”.
Traditional New Year pictures, famous for simple lines, brilliant colors and scenes of prosperity, have the ____41____ (feature) of both woodcut prints and Chinese paintings, making a special branch in traditional folk art. New Year pictures are produced in all regions in China with different local characteristics ____42____ (meet) the specific needs of the vast rural population.
Besides, viewed ____43____ the symbol of good luck and happiness, New Year pictures cover ____44____ wide range of themes, but the message in all pictures is related to nice things in the wish of the people. There are more and more new materials for New Year pictures. Meanwhile, New Year pictures _____45_____ (become) a hot collectors’ item for both Chinese and foreigners in recent years.
【答案】36. Dating
37. are created
38. who 39. various
40. annually
41. features
42. to meet
43. as 44. a
45. have become
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了古老的中国民间艺术——年画的由来，内容及寓意。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：年画可以追溯到宋代，它们反映了人们的习俗和信仰。分析句子结构可知，句中已有谓语动词“reflect”，故空处需填非谓语动词，date from表示“起源于，始于”，无被动语态，故用现在分词作状语。故填Dating。
【37题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：年画，顾名思义，是专门为庆祝农历新年而创作的。分析句子结构可知，空处需填谓语动词，描述客观事实用一般现在时，“New Year pictures”和“create”之间是被动关系，故用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是复数名词，be动词使用are。故填are created。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这个习俗很受农村人的欢迎，在春节期间，他们会忙着打扫整个房子，在门、窗、墙和炉子上粘贴各种年画。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，从句缺主语，先行词是“the people in the countryside”，指人，故用关系代词who引导。故填who。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这个习俗很受农村人的欢迎，在春节期间，他们会忙着打扫整个房子，在门、窗、墙和炉子上粘贴各种年画。根据“pictures”可知，空处需填形容词作定语，various作形容词，表示“各种各样的”，符合句意。故填various。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：他们经常每年更新，意思是“告别过去，迎接未来”。根据“updated”可知，空处需填副词作状语，修饰动词。故填annually。
【41题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：传统年画以线条简洁、色彩鲜艳、画面繁盛而著称，兼具木刻版画和中国画的特点，是传统民间艺术的一个特殊分支。根据“the”可知，空处需填名词作宾语，根据“both woodcut prints and Chinese paintings”可知，特点不止一个，故用名词复数。故填features。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：中国各地都有不同地方特色的年画，以满足广大农村人口的特殊需要。分析句子结构可知，句中已有谓语动词“are produced”，故空处需填非谓语动词，结合句意可知，中国各地都有不同地方特色的年画是为了满足广大农村人口的不同需要，故用动词不定式，作目的状语。故填to meet。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：此外，作为好运和幸福的象征，年画涵盖了广泛的主题，但所有的内容都与人们希望的美好事物有关。be viewed as表示“被视为，被作为”，符合句意。故填as。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：此外，作为好运和幸福的象征，年画涵盖了广泛的主题，但所有的内容都与人们希望的美好事物有关。固定搭配a wide range of表示“广泛的，大范围的”。故填a。
【45题详解】
考查动词时态。与此同时，年画近年来成为中外收藏家的热门藏品。分析句子结构可知，空处缺谓语动词，根据“in recent years”可知，用现在完成时，主语“New Year pictures”是复数名词，助动词使用have。故填have become。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校为庆祝建校70周年，在上周五举行了艺术节，请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的; 2. 活动内容及感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：周年纪念 anniversary n.
An Art Festival
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【答案】 Our school organized a campus art festival to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding last Friday. The purpose of the activity was to show our rich campus culture and the students’ talents and also enhance the artistic atmosphere of students.
A variety of activities were held during the art festival, such as calligraphy and painting exhibition, photography exhibition, choral competition and so on. Some students showed their best works so that we could have a feast for our eyes.
All the students and teachers enjoyed the art festival, which turned out to be a success. Through this activity, we not only got relaxed, but also exposed ourselves to art. Undoubtedly, it was an unforgettable day for all of us.
【解析】
【导语】本书面表达属于应用文写作。要求考生写篇报道，介绍为庆祝建校70周年举行的艺术节的活动内容及感受。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的：purpose→aim
提升：enhance→promote
各种各样的：a variety of→a series of
喜欢：enjoy→be fond of
2句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Undoubtedly, it was an unforgettable day for all of us.
拓展句：There is no doubt that it was an unforgettable day for all of us.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Some students showed their best works so that we could have a feast for our eyes..（运用了so that引导的状语从句）
【高分句型2】All the students and teachers enjoyed the art festival, which turned out to be a success. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at a school. One particular sixth grader, Pablo, was struggling with fluency in reading, so after class I suggested that he get extra practice by reading aloud to his mom while she prepared dinner each evening. This was something I routinely encouraged my struggling students to do. Imagine my surprise when Pablo responded by starting to cry. He said, “My mom can’t cook dinner!” Then he cried harder. Eventually, he calmed down enough to tell me that his mom was only able to “cry in her bed” when he got home every afternoon. He said that he was caring for his six-month-old baby brother by himself from the time he got home each day. His mother, it seemed, had a bad tooth and was in extreme pain. He said that his father didn’t have enough money to get it fixed, and that there was no way for her to go to a dentist. This child’s heart was broken for his mom.
I was speechless! He was still crying when he left me that day, and I promised him I would try to help. I kept asking myself how I could help this student. How could I help his mother when we didn’t even speak the same language
The next day, I sent a note, which a friend helped me translate, to Pablo’s mother asking if she would like me to find someone to help her. The following day, Pablo brought me a note from his mom accepting my offer to help.
Meanwhile, I had been doing some networking among my friends asking if anyone knew a dentist who might do some free work for this lady. At the time, I was not able to pay for the work to be done myself. Several friends suggested a dental office that had recently opened up in the area, thinking that they might be willing to provide the services. I didn’t want to waste a lot of time going to several dentists, so I prayed that this would be the one.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Stopping by the dental office, I went to the reception desk.
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Pablo’s mother came to meet the dentist at the appointed time.
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【答案】Stopping by the dental office, I went to the reception desk. After explaining the situation and showing them Pablo’s mother’s note, I anxiously awaited their response. To my relief, they agreed to help without charging any fees. Overjoyed, I quickly contacted Pablo's mother to inform her of the good news. She was so grateful that she couldn’t stop thanking me through her tears.
Pablo’s mother came to meet the dentist at the appointed time. The dentist examined her tooth and successfully treated it, alleviating her pain. As a token of appreciation, she prepared some delicious homemade cookies for me. When I shared the good news with Pablo, he was over the moon and hugged me tightly, expressing his gratitude in his broken English. Seeing their happiness, I felt a sense of fulfillment and pride in being able to make a difference in their lives.
【解析】
【导语】本文以事件发展为线索展开，讲述了一个英语老师在课后建议一个学生通过朗读给他的妈妈听来练习英语口语，但学生却开始哭泣并透露出他的母亲无法做饭，因为他要照顾弟弟和母亲。老师感到震惊并决定找牙医帮助这个家庭。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在牙科诊所停下来，我去了接待处。”可知，第一段可描写作者找到了牙医，说明了情况以后，牙医同意免费进行治疗，作者很高兴地将消息告知帕布罗的母亲，她很感激。
②由第二段首句内容“帕布罗的母亲在约定的时间去见牙医。”可知，第二段可描写牙医治好了帕布罗的母亲的牙，减轻了疼痛。当作者将消息告知帕布罗的时候，他很感激并用英语表达了他的感激。看到他们的幸福，作者感到了一种成就感。
2.续写线索：找到牙医——说明情况——同意免费治疗——告知消息——按时到牙医处——治疗成功——母子表达感谢——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①去：go to/be present at
②帮助：help/assist
③看见：see/spot/catch sight of
情绪类
①感到紧张：feel anxious/feel stressed
②感激的：be grateful/be appreciative
【点睛】[高分句型1]She was so grateful that she couldn’t stop thanking me through her tears.（使用了so that引导的结果状语从句）
[高分句型2]When I shared the good news with Pablo, he was over the moon and hugged me tightly, expressing his gratitude in his broken English.（使用了when引导的时间状语从句和现在分词短语作状语）
