英语
满分150分，时间120分钟
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍.
1．What will the woman do tomorrow
A．Enjoy flowers. B．Watch birds. C．Buy a camera.
2．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Moving house. B．Working overtime. C．Doing some cleaning.
3．Who is Lucy
A．The woman’s boss. B．The woman’s daughter. C．The woman’s co-worker.
4．Where is the conversation probably taking place
A．In a hospital. B．In a restaurant. C．In an office.
5．What does the woman mean
A．She wants to keep the window open.
B．The man should wear thick clothes.
C．The room needs cleaning.
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三个选项选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where is probably Matt
A．At home. B．On a flight. C．In a taxi.
7．What gift did the woman get
A．A phone. B．A watch. C．A scarf.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why does Amy look unhappy
A．She can’t look after her sick mother.
B．She didn’t win a competition.
C．She failed her final exams.
9．What does Amy intend to do this winter vacation
A．Travel around the country.
B．Visit the man’s hometown.
C．Return to Argentina.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．What time does Julia go to bed
A．At 8:00 p. m. B．At 9:00 p. m. C．At 10:00 p. m.
11．What has upset Julia lately
A．She is feeling unwell.
B．She had a bad camping trip.
C．Her father spends little time with her.
12．How does Andy feel about the man
A．Worried. B．Dissatisfied. C．Concerned.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the letter for
A．Applying for a college. B．Applying for a passport. C．Applying for a scholarship.
14．When did the woman finish writing the letter
A．Yesterday afternoon. B．Several days ago. C．This morning.
15．What does the woman probably think about letter writing
A．Very hard. B．Very easy. C．Quite fun.
16．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Writer and reader. B．Teacher and student. C．Manager and secretary.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Reporting a study. B．Chairing a meeting. C．Teaching a class.
18．What should one pay most attention to when taking notes according to the speaker
A．Listening. B．Reading. C．Writing.
19．What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking
A．It keeps information secret.
B．It leaves space for future use.
C．It makes key words noticeable.
20．What will the speaker do next
A．Ask a few questions B．Show some notes. C．Make a summary.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition is back!
Our 100-word-story competition is your chance to show the world your storytelling talents!
Your stories should be original, unpublished and exactly 100 words — not a single word shorter or longer! Entries are now open and the submission deadline is January 5, 2024. Multiple entries are allowed per person. We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries.
Rules
Please ensure that submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories — one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
Submission
Please submit your stories by 5pm on January 5, 2024 either online or by post addressed to:
Reader’s Digest
100 Word Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
Bourne
PE109PH
Prizes
The editorial team will pick a short list of entries, and the three best stories in each category will be posted online at readersdigest. co. uk on February1, 2024. You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize and receive ￡1,000. Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be posted online on April 16, and published in our May 2024 issue.
PS: Reader’s Digest is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry). We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism.
1. Who is likely to qualify for the competition
A. An Indian primary student. B. A well-known Chinese writer.
C. A British writing lover. D. An American chief editor.
2. When will the readers appreciate the best winning works in Reader’s Digest magazine
A. January, 2024. B. June, 2024.
C. February, 2024. D. December, 2023.
3. What can we learn about the competition
A. You have to submit your work before February 1, 2024.
B. Only one story of yours is allowed to be in the competition.
C. Buying one copy of Reader’s Digest is a must to be in the competition.
D. Both preschool children and in-school students can participate in the contest.
B
Tired of the busy and chaotic life in Las Vegas, Nevada for nearly ten years, my family and I decided to slow things down. We wanted to lead an environmental-friendly life.
None of us felt that this could be accomplished where we were living and we all agreed that a move to the country would be great for everyone.
Before long we set about looking for a home in Yucca, Arizona, a very small town of less than 1,000 people. When I called to inquire about the property, I was informed that there was no electricity available in the area. What No electricity I almost denied the idea immediately. But what better way is there to go green After giving it a second thought, we decided to put in an offer and moved in on Thanksgiving Day.
When we first moved to the property, we did some remodeling (改造) and stayed in our motor home. We were confronted with real challenges at the time. But the frustrations just made us work harder. We slowly got things fixed and moved into the house after 38 days.
While living here for the past four months has been a big adjustment, there are many benefits to living off the grid (电线). I think one of the most educational lessons is teaching my kids the importance of conservation. They used to take water, power and gas for granted. We started taking quicker showers, doing only full loads of laundry, turning off the water while brushing our teeth. In addition, we are also trying to make other changes which include reducing the amount of trash we generate by recycling, growing our own organic vegetables and re-purposing things that we would normally throw.
Overall, going off the grid has been great for our family. I hope that once my kids move out of the house, they will keep the habits that they have learned by living off the grid.
4. Why did the family move to a remote town
A Financial debt forced them to save more money.
B. Having a new lifestyle has become a trend.
C. They reached an agreement to lead a green life.
D. They got a discount on a property accidentally.
5. How did the author feel when she knew the property was non-electricity
A. Satisfied. B. Astonished. C. Relieved. D. Refreshed.
6. When the author’s kids looked back on the life off the grid, they would recall the lesson that_______.
A. saving resources makes a difference B. life is beyond our expectation
C city chaos will disappear sooner or later D. repair the house before it rains
7. What is the text mainly about
A. How urgent it was to lead an environmental-friendly life.
B. How a family of urban-residents switched to a simple life.
C. How significant it was to better adapt to a new environment.
D. How a carbon-free lifestyle has been promoted to the country.
C
The sperm whale is an astonishing creature. It’s longer than a semi-truck, weighs more than 90, 000 pounds and is the largest member of the toothed whale family. It’s known to dive 6, 500 feet in search of food, and to stay down there for longer than an hour at a time.
Perhaps most fantastically, the sperm whale’s brain weighs as much as 20 pounds-the biggest of any species on Earth. But when it comes to brains, is size all that matters There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal. But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for.
A 2021 study published in Biology Letters, for example, looked back to 19th-century historical logbooks from whalers. Researchers found that sperm whales were at first easy to catch-but almost immediately, the whales learned how to evade hunters and whaling success dropped by 60 percent. The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through soundwaves to avoid being caught.
Animals that have big brains usually have a few things in common. They usually live long lives; for example, sperm whales can live for 70 years or longer. Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more socia1. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own.
What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence- meaning they＇re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. Still, in proportion to (与…成比例)our body size, the human brain is bigger than that of the sperm whale.
Yet there’s still so much we don’t know about how smart sperm whales really are. And just like the whalers of a century ago, we have likely been underestimating marine mammals, whether large or small, for as long as we’ve known of their existence.
8. Why do people know little about the sperm whale’s intelligence
A. Sperm whales’ big size makes research difficult.
B. It didn’t attract scientists’ attention until recently.
C. Whalers didn’t keep enough records of their hunting.
D. Sperm whales usually stay deep down in the ocean.
9. What does the underlined word “evade” mean in paragraph 3
A. Track. B. Avoid. C. Locate. D. Trick.
10. What conclusion can we draw from paragraph 5
A. The nerve cells distinguish humans from animals.
B. Sperm whales have smaller brains than humans.
C. Spindle neurons make higher intelligence possible.
D. Emotional intelligence is unique to whales and humans.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Sperm Whales Are Astonishingly Smart
B. Sperm Whales Have the Biggest Brain
C. Break the Code of Whale Language
D. Unlock the Mystery of Sea Mammals
D
Many of the Earth's creatures die because of humans' choices. These choices have nothing to do with food or shelter or anything else that helps humans survive. What kills millions of animals all over the world is that humans want to make money by doing so.
People use parts of animals for everything from hats to handbags, from jewelry to ashtrays and to make powders that supposedly improve a person's life. Deciding that a species is endangered and protecting it by law are not always enough. People who kill wildlife illegally rarely get caught.
During the late 1980s, saving elephants became a popular cause. Wildlife protection groups made sure everyone saw pictures or films of elephants with their faces cut off for their ivory. These groups also proved that certain populations of elephants were decreasing. As a result, most people stopped buying objects made of ivory. Laws against poaching (偷猎) were made stronger. Many countries made importing ivory illegal. Killing elephants for their Ivory became more risky and less profitable (有利可图的).
However, concern for certain species will become weak after a while. In the late 1970s, people protested (抗议) against the killing of seal babies. Everyone was shocked to see young seals being killed in their icy habitat. The cruel activity stopped. But ten years later, the number of seal babies killed was higher than ever.
Other animal protection movements have come and gone, such as saving the whales and protecting dolphins. The whale population appears to have increased for now. And the laws are finally changed in America to protect the dolphins that swim with tuna fish in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
In the years to come, people's attention will probably turn to some other endangered species. Plenty of them urgently need attention. During this time, will the elephants be forgotten
12. What leads to the disappearance of millions of wild animals
A. The growing human population.
B. Humans’ hope for making a fortune.
C. Humans’ too much need for wild food.
D. Not having enough laws on wildlife protection..
13. What can you infer from the text about what happened in the late 1980s
A. Wildlife protection groups did make great efforts.
B. Importing ivory in all countries is illegal.
C. Those who killed elephants all got caught.
D. Hunting was completely not allowed.
14. Why are seal babies mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To show the effort to protect seal babies.
B. To show an increasing number of seal babies.
C. To show the decrease of worry about certain species.
D. To show people’s protest against the killing of seal babies.
15. What does the author mean by using the underlined sentence
A. Humans should choose some rare animals to protect.
B. Attention must be paid to saving some endangered wildlife.
C. Success has been achieved in quite a few cases of wildlife protection.
D. Concern and movements for animal protection should be always kept.
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。
Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers to tons of questions. Books and TV shows often rely on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens. ____16____
Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology to help them.
Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, class will be more fun. ____17____ Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better informed and thus a more capable worker.
What do you do if you’re not already curious ____18____ If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the more interesting it becomes.
As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. ____19____ Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions that they express.
Don’t assume you already know what you need to know. Instead, search for alternate possibilities and points of view.
____20____ Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge. In the classroom or out of it, developing curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.
A. Ask a lot of questions.
B. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.
C. Accept a variety of resources to feed your curiosity.
D. Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved.
E. Don’t always get your information from the same source.
F. Curiosity drives the process of discoveries and innovation.
G. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
In the second year of my high school, I went abroad to continue my education. Shortly after I settled down with my host family, an Italian girl ____21____ too. Since the house had limited space, we ____22____ together. My negative view on roommates started from that moment. My roommate liked to invite friends over and hold parties, but I preferred ____23____ home by myself. Then ____24____ started to appear, and I told myself that I never wanted a roommate again.
Unfortunately, life quickly ____25____ me when I went to college. It required all first-year students to live on ____26____, which meant I had to live with someone I didn’t know. From that point on, I began to ____27____. When I talked to my future roommate Lily for the very first time, I tried my best to smile and nod to hide my nervousness. When she invited me to have lunch, I was completely ____28____. I told myself that I should step out of my comfort ____29____, even though I could clearly hear my heart beating through my chest. I considered it for a long time, and finally, I accepted her _____30_____.
After we _____31_____ together for a few weeks, I got to know Lily already owned a small business selling snacks, while I kept _____32_____ to set goals. One night, she asked me what I wanted to do for my career. I looked into her eyes for a long time, and then said, “I don’t know.” “Don’t worry! We will work together, and I’ll help you _____33_____ what you are passionate about,” she said in a gentle voice. Under her _____34_____, I found my interest and knew what I wanted to be after graduation. Thanks to her, I felt having a roommate could be so _____35_____.
21. A. ran away B. sped up C. set off D. moved in
22. A. lay B. cooked C. roomed D. studied
23. A. coming B. staying C. leaving D. returning
24. A. results B. changes C. conflicts D. signs
25. A. challenged B. embraced C. ignored D. woke
26. A. street B. campus C. land D. stage
27. A. worry B. expect C. cry D. understand
28. A. confused B. disappointed C. interested D. frightened
29. A. bed B. room C. chair D. zone
30. A. suggestion B. invitation C. apology D. present
31. A. worked B. gathered C. united D. lived
32. A. waiting B. planning C. struggling D. wanting
33. A. enjoy B. find C. address D. solve
34. A. influence B. control C. leadership D. protection
35. A. successful B. secure C. inspiring D. stressful
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。
Tai Chi, also noted as Taijiquan, is a ____36____ (tradition) Chinese martial art that has evolved into a popular form of exercise and meditation. Originated from China’s Fujian Province, Tai Chi has a history of over 1,000 years and is deeply ____37____ (root) in Chinese philosophy and culture. It ____38____ (characterize) by slow, flowing movements that promote balance, ____39____ (flexible), and relaxation.
In recent years Tai Chi ____40____ (gain) worldwide recognition for its health benefits. Studies have shown that practicing Tai Chi can also be helpful for people ____41____ (reduce) the risk of falls in older adults.
Tai Chi is often practised in groups or classes, ____42____ students learn from a qualified instructor. There are many different styles of Tai Chi, each with its own unique set of movements and techniques. Beginners are encouraged to start with the most basic movements and ___43___ (gradual) build up their skills and knowledge over time.
____44____ you are looking for a low-impact exercise, a way to reduce stress, or a close connection to Chinese culture, Tai Chi offers something for everyone. With regular practice, you can experience the transformative power of this ancient art form and discover ____45____ deeper sense of balance and harmony in your life.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华。你校计划举办介绍中国传统文化的主题班会，并在英文网站展示。请你写一封邮件给外国朋友Chris，向他了解哪些中国传统文化更吸引外国友人。邮件内容包括：
1．阐明写信事由；
2．征求建议；
3．表示感谢。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节：读后续写（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。
A few years ago the company that I worked for sent my wife and me to live in New York for a year. I’ve always loved running, so I was really happy when I found I lived next to Central Park. This meant that every morning I could go running before I went to work.
Because a lot of people had told me to be careful of robbers (抢劫犯) in the park, so usually I didn’t take anything with me. How could they rob me if I didn’t have anything But one morning, my wife gave me 10 dollars and asked me to buy some bread on the way. It was a beautiful morning and the park was quiet with few people walking or jogging around. While I was running through the park, another jogger knocked into (撞到) me. He said sorry to me and continued running. For a while, I didn’t think too much of it.
However, when I noticed the wide path where I was running, I thought it was a little strange. The warning of robbers in the park hit me. “It could have been a robber!” I suddenly became anxious, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. Without thinking twice, I ran after that jogger. I finally caught up and held him by the arm. I shouted, “Give me the 10 dollars! Now!” I am not usually a hot-headed (性急的) person, but I got really angry this time. I couldn’t believe the robbery was actually happening to me.
Filled with anger, I shook my fist (拳头) at him. This seemed to frighten him. He quickly put his hand in his pocket and gave me 10 dollars. Then he ran away as fast as he could. I bought the bread and went home.
As soon as I got home, I couldn’t wait to tell my wife the story. “You won’t believe what happened to me,” I said with pride. She immediately stopped me, “I know, you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table.”
Looking at the money on the table, I stood there, shocked.
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But I didn’t give up finding him and for several days, I waited at the same place in the park.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________英语
满分150分，时间120分钟
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍.
1．What will the woman do tomorrow
A．Enjoy flowers. B．Watch birds. C．Buy a camera.
2．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Moving house. B．Working overtime. C．Doing some cleaning.
3．Who is Lucy
A．The woman’s boss. B．The woman’s daughter. C．The woman’s co-worker.
4．Where is the conversation probably taking place
A．In a hospital. B．In a restaurant. C．In an office.
5．What does the woman mean
A．She wants to keep the window open.
B．The man should wear thick clothes.
C．The room needs cleaning.
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三个选项选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where is probably Matt
A．At home. B．On a flight. C．In a taxi.
7．What gift did the woman get
A．A phone. B．A watch. C．A scarf.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why does Amy look unhappy
A．She can’t look after her sick mother.
B．She didn’t win a competition.
C．She failed her final exams.
9．What does Amy intend to do this winter vacation
A．Travel around the country.
B．Visit the man’s hometown.
C．Return to Argentina.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．What time does Julia go to bed
A．At 8:00 p. m. B．At 9:00 p. m. C．At 10:00 p. m.
11．What has upset Julia lately
A．She is feeling unwell.
B．She had a bad camping trip.
C．Her father spends little time with her.
12．How does Andy feel about the man
A．Worried. B．Dissatisfied. C．Concerned.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the letter for
A．Applying for a college. B．Applying for a passport. C．Applying for a scholarship.
14．When did the woman finish writing the letter
A．Yesterday afternoon. B．Several days ago. C．This morning.
15．What does the woman probably think about letter writing
A．Very hard. B．Very easy. C．Quite fun.
16．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Writer and reader. B．Teacher and student. C．Manager and secretary.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Reporting a study. B．Chairing a meeting. C．Teaching a class.
18．What should one pay most attention to when taking notes according to the speaker
A．Listening. B．Reading. C．Writing.
19．What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking
A．It keeps information secret.
B．It leaves space for future use.
C．It makes key words noticeable.
20．What will the speaker do next
A．Ask a few questions. B．Show some notes. C．Make a summary.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition is back!
Our 100-word-story competition is your chance to show the world your storytelling talents!
Your stories should be original, unpublished and exactly 100 words — not a single word shorter or longer! Entries are now open and the submission deadline is January 5, 2024. Multiple entries are allowed per person. We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries.
Rules
Please ensure that submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories — one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
Submission
Please submit your stories by 5pm on January 5, 2024 either online or by post addressed to:
Reader’s Digest
100 Word Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
Bourne
PE109PH
Prizes
The editorial team will pick a short list of entries, and the three best stories in each category will be posted online at readersdigest. co. uk on February1, 2024. You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize and receive ￡1,000. Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be posted online on April 16, and published in our May 2024 issue.
PS: Reader’s Digest is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry). We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism.
1. Who is likely to qualify for the competition
A. An Indian primary student. B. A well-known Chinese writer.
C. A British writing lover. D. An American chief editor.
2. When will the readers appreciate the best winning works in Reader’s Digest magazine
A. January, 2024. B. June, 2024.
C. February, 2024. D. December, 2023.
3. What can we learn about the competition
A. You have to submit your work before February 1, 2024.
B. Only one story of yours is allowed to be in the competition.
C. Buying one copy of Reader’s Digest is a must to be in the competition.
D. Both preschool children and in-school students can participate in the contest.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了100字故事比赛的具体要求。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries. (不幸的是，我们只能考虑英国的参赛作品)”可知，一个英国写作爱好者可能获得比赛资格。故选C。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。由文章Prizes部分中“Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be posted online on April 16, and published in our May 2024 issue. (投票将于2024年2月29日结束，获奖作品将于4月16日在网上公布，并发表在我们2024年5月的那期杂志上)”可知，2024年6月读者才能欣赏到《读者文摘》杂志上最优秀的获奖作品。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Rules部分中“There are three categories — one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12. (有三个类别，一个是成人，两个是学校：一个是12-18岁的儿童，一个是12岁以下的儿童)”可知，学龄前儿童和在校学生都可以参加比赛。故选D。
B
Tired of the busy and chaotic life in Las Vegas, Nevada for nearly ten years, my family and I decided to slow things down. We wanted to lead an environmental-friendly life.
None of us felt that this could be accomplished where we were living and we all agreed that a move to the country would be great for everyone.
Before long we set about looking for a home in Yucca, Arizona, a very small town of less than 1,000 people. When I called to inquire about the property, I was informed that there was no electricity available in the area. What No electricity I almost denied the idea immediately. But what better way is there to go green After giving it a second thought, we decided to put in an offer and moved in on Thanksgiving Day.
When we first moved to the property, we did some remodeling (改造) and stayed in our motor home. We were confronted with real challenges at the time. But the frustrations just made us work harder. We slowly got things fixed and moved into the house after 38 days.
While living here for the past four months has been a big adjustment, there are many benefits to living off the grid (电线). I think one of the most educational lessons is teaching my kids the importance of conservation. They used to take water, power and gas for granted. We started taking quicker showers, doing only full loads of laundry, turning off the water while brushing our teeth. In addition, we are also trying to make other changes which include reducing the amount of trash we generate by recycling, growing our own organic vegetables and re-purposing things that we would normally throw.
Overall, going off the grid has been great for our family. I hope that once my kids move out of the house, they will keep the habits that they have learned by living off the grid.
4. Why did the family move to a remote town
A. Financial debt forced them to save more money.
B. Having a new lifestyle has become a trend.
C. They reached an agreement to lead a green life.
D. They got a discount on a property accidentally.
5. How did the author feel when she knew the property was non-electricity
A. Satisfied. B. Astonished. C. Relieved. D. Refreshed.
6. When the author’s kids looked back on the life off the grid, they would recall the lesson that_______.
A. saving resources makes a difference B. life is beyond our expectation
C. city chaos will disappear sooner or later D. repair the house before it rains
7. What is the text mainly about
A. How urgent it was to lead an environmental-friendly life.
B. How a family of urban-residents switched to a simple life.
C. How significant it was to better adapt to a new environment.
D. How a carbon-free lifestyle has been promoted to the country.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者一家从繁忙喧嚣的拉斯维加斯搬到了亚利桑那州一个偏远小镇的经历。他们希望过一种更加自给自足的生活，体验绿色环保。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Tired of the busy and chaotic life in Las Vegas, Nevada for nearly ten years, my family and I decided to slow things down. We wanted to lead an environmental-friendly life.”（厌倦了近十年来在内华达州拉斯维加斯忙碌而混乱的生活，我和家人决定放慢节奏。我们想过一种环保的生活。）以及第二段“None of us felt that this could be accomplished where we were living and we all agreed that a move to the country would be great for everyone.”（我们都觉得在我们住的地方不可能做到这一点，我们都认为搬到乡下对每个人来说都是件好事。）可知，这家人搬到一个偏远的小镇是因为他们都一致同意过绿色生活。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“When I called to inquire about the property, I was informed that there was no electricity available in the area. What No electricity I almost denied the idea immediately.”（当我打电话询问物业情况时，我被告知该地区没有电。怎么啦？没有电？我几乎马上就否认了这个想法。）可推知，当作者知道房子没有电的时候，她是感到惊讶的。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Overall, going off the grid has been great for our family. I hope that once my kids move out of the house, they will keep the habits that they have learned by living off the grid.”（总的来说，离开电网对我们家来说是件好事。我希望，一旦我的孩子们搬出去，他们会保持他们在远离电网的生活中养成的习惯。）可知，作者教育孩子节约用水、电和气体的重要性，希望他们能保持这种习惯。因此，他们将回想起这个教训。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Tired of the busy and chaotic life in Las Vegas, Nevada for nearly ten years, my family and I decided to slow things down. We wanted to lead an environmental-friendly life.”（厌倦了近十年来在内华达州拉斯维加斯忙碌而混乱的生活，我和家人决定放慢节奏。我们想过一种环保的生活。）可知，整篇文章讲述了作者一家如何从城市搬到乡村，过一种自给自足、没有电线的生活，即一家城市居民家庭如何转向简单的生活。故选B项。
C
The sperm whale is an astonishing creature. It’s longer than a semi-truck, weighs more than 90, 000 pounds and is the largest member of the toothed whale family. It’s known to dive 6, 500 feet in search of food, and to stay down there for longer than an hour at a time.
Perhaps most fantastically, the sperm whale’s brain weighs as much as 20 pounds-the biggest of any species on Earth. But when it comes to brains, is size all that matters There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal. But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for.
A 2021 study published in Biology Letters, for example, looked back to 19th-century historical logbooks from whalers. Researchers found that sperm whales were at first easy to catch-but almost immediately, the whales learned how to evade hunters and whaling success dropped by 60 percent. The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through soundwaves to avoid being caught.
Animals that have big brains usually have a few things in common. They usually live long lives; for example, sperm whales can live for 70 years or longer. Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more socia1. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own.
What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence- meaning they＇re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. Still, in proportion to (与…成比例)our body size, the human brain is bigger than that of the sperm whale.
Yet there’s still so much we don’t know about how smart sperm whales really are. And just like the whalers of a century ago, we have likely been underestimating marine mammals, whether large or small, for as long as we’ve known of their existence.
8. Why do people know little about the sperm whale’s intelligence
A. Sperm whales’ big size makes research difficult.
B. It didn’t attract scientists’ attention until recently.
C. Whalers didn’t keep enough records of their hunting.
D. Sperm whales usually stay deep down in the ocean.
9. What does the underlined word “evade” mean in paragraph 3
A. Track. B. Avoid. C. Locate. D. Trick.
10. What conclusion can we draw from paragraph 5
A. The nerve cells distinguish humans from animals.
B. Sperm whales have smaller brains than humans.
C. Spindle neurons make higher intelligence possible.
D. Emotional intelligence is unique to whales and humans.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Sperm Whales Are Astonishingly Smart
B. Sperm Whales Have the Biggest Brain
C. Break the Code of Whale Language
D. Unlock the Mystery of Sea Mammals
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大型海洋动物——抹香鲸。研究人员发现，目前已有线索表明抹香鲸比人类所以为的要聪明得多。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal.(我们对抹香鲸的智力知之甚少，因为很难对这样一种巨大的海洋哺乳动物进行神经学测试。)”可知，抹香鲸的巨大体型使得我们很难对它进行神经测试。故选A。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词下一句“whaling success dropped by 60 percent(捕鲸的成功率下降了60%)”可知，抹香鲸是学会了如何躲避捕鱼人。选项A“Track (跟踪)”；选项B“Avoid (避免)”；选项C“Locate (定位)”；选项D“Trick (戏弄)”。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence- meaning they’re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. (更重要的是，人类、鲸鱼和海豚的大脑中都有纺锤形神经元。这些神经细胞使我们能够进行更深入的思考，比如推理技能、记忆、沟通和适应性思维。和人类一样，鲸鱼也有情商——这意味着它们能够感同身受、悲伤和悲伤。)”可知，纺锤形神经元使生物能够进行深入思考和适应性思维等，而这一切，使得生物会具有一定智商。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for.(但一些线索表明抹香鲸比我们想象的要聪明得多。)”、第三段“The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through soundwaves to avoid being caught.(研究表明，鲸鱼通过声波相互传递信息，以避免被捕获。)”、第四段“Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more socia1. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own.(此外，它们有能力做出复杂的行为，而且往往更善于社交。鲸鱼可能会一起捕猎，或者用它们自己的语言交流。)”以及第五段“What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking.(更重要的是，人类、鲸鱼和海豚的大脑中都有纺锤形神经元。这些神经细胞使我们能够进行更深入的思考，比如推理技能、记忆、沟通和适应性思维。)”可知，文章主要讲述了抹香鲸是一种高智商的生物，极其聪明。故选A。
D
Many of the Earth's creatures die because of humans' choices. These choices have nothing to do with food or shelter or anything else that helps humans survive. What kills millions of animals all over the world is that humans want to make money by doing so.
People use parts of animals for everything from hats to handbags, from jewelry to ashtrays and to make powders that supposedly improve a person's life. Deciding that a species is endangered and protecting it by law are not always enough. People who kill wildlife illegally rarely get caught.
During the late 1980s, saving elephants became a popular cause. Wildlife protection groups made sure everyone saw pictures or films of elephants with their faces cut off for their ivory. These groups also proved that certain populations of elephants were decreasing. As a result, most people stopped buying objects made of ivory. Laws against poaching (偷猎) were made stronger. Many countries made importing ivory illegal. Killing elephants for their Ivory became more risky and less profitable (有利可图的).
However, concern for certain species will become weak after a while. In the late 1970s, people protested (抗议) against the killing of seal babies. Everyone was shocked to see young seals being killed in their icy habitat. The cruel activity stopped. But ten years later, the number of seal babies killed was higher than ever.
Other animal protection movements have come and gone, such as saving the whales and protecting dolphins. The whale population appears to have increased for now. And the laws are finally changed in America to protect the dolphins that swim with tuna fish in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
In the years to come, people's attention will probably turn to some other endangered species. Plenty of them urgently need attention. During this time, will the elephants be forgotten
12. What leads to the disappearance of millions of wild animals
A. The growing human population.
B. Humans’ hope for making a fortune.
C. Humans’ too much need for wild food.
D. Not having enough laws on wildlife protection..
13. What can you infer from the text about what happened in the late 1980s
A. Wildlife protection groups did make great efforts.
B. Importing ivory in all countries is illegal.
C. Those who killed elephants all got caught.
D. Hunting was completely not allowed.
14. Why are seal babies mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To show the effort to protect seal babies.
B. To show an increasing number of seal babies.
C. To show the decrease of worry about certain species.
D. To show people’s protest against the killing of seal babies.
15. What does the author mean by using the underlined sentence
A. Humans should choose some rare animals to protect.
B. Attention must be paid to saving some endangered wildlife.
C. Success has been achieved in quite a few cases of wildlife protection.
D. Concern and movements for animal protection should be always kept.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。人类猎杀动物获利，当野生动物保护组织让人们了解到野生动物被非法捕杀数量不断减少时，人们才行动起来抵制用野生动物制作的产品，法律更加严厉制裁偷猎者。但是人们对动物的保护运动和关注力一直在改变，作者希望对动物保护的关注和行动应该一直保持下去。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“What kills millions of animals all over the world is that humans want to make money by doing so.”（世界上数百万动物死亡的原因是人类想赚钱），可知，人类希望发财导致了数百万野生动物的消失，文中“kills millions of animals”（ 数百万的动物死亡）和问句中的“the disappearance of millions of wild animals”（数百万野生动物的消失）相呼应；文中“humans want to make money”（人类想赚钱）和B选项“Humans’ hope for making a fortune”（人类希望发财）相呼应。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三句中的“During the late 1980s, saving elephants became a popular cause. Wildlife protection groups made sure everyone saw pictures or films of elephants with their faces cut off for their ivory...As a result, most people stopped buying objects made of ivory. Laws against poaching (偷猎) were made stronger. Many countries made importing ivory illegal. Killing elephants for their Ivory became more risky and less profitable (有利可图的).”（ 20世纪80年代末，拯救大象成了一个流行的事业。野生动物保护组织确保每个人都看到大象的照片或电影：它们的脸被切掉以获取象牙……结果，大多数人不再购买象牙制品。禁止偷猎的法律变得更加严格。许多国家禁止进口象牙。为得到象牙而捕杀大象变得更危险，利润也更低。），可知，在20世纪80年代末，野生动物保护组织确实做出了巨大努力。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“However, concern for certain species will become weak after a while.”（ 然而，对某些物种的关注会在一段时间后减弱。），可知，第4段提到了海豹宝宝，目的是表明对某些物种的担忧减少了。文中的“concern for certain species”与C选项中“worry about certain species”相对应；文中的“become weak”和C选项中“the decrease”相对应。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Other animal protection movements have come and gone...”(其他动物保护运动来了又去……)和最后一段第一句“In the years to come, people's attention will probably turn to some other endangered species.”（在未来的几年里，人们的关注力可能会转向其他一些濒危物种。），可知，对动物的保护运动和关注力一直在改变，那么在人们关注其他濒危物种时，大象会被遗忘吗？可以推断，作者说这句话的意思是，对动物保护的关注和行动应该一直保持下去。故选D。
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。
Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers to tons of questions. Books and TV shows often rely on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens. ____16____
Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology to help them.
Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, class will be more fun. ____17____ Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better informed and thus a more capable worker.
What do you do if you’re not already curious ____18____ If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the more interesting it becomes.
As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. ____19____ Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions that they express.
Don’t assume you already know what you need to know. Instead, search for alternate possibilities and points of view.
____20____ Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge. In the classroom or out of it, developing curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.
A. Ask a lot of questions.
B. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.
C. Accept a variety of resources to feed your curiosity.
D. Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved.
E. Don’t always get your information from the same source.
F Curiosity drives the process of discoveries and innovation.
G. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning.
【答案】16. B 17. G 18. D 19. E 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了好奇心的好处以及提高好奇心的方法和策略。
【16题详解】
根据上文“People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens.(人们一直阅读或观看，因为他们想知道发生了什么)”以及下文讲述了好奇心的好处可知，此处与前文形成对比，并引出后文好奇心的好处，故B项“但是好奇心也会带来一些实际的好处。”能够承上启下，符合语境。故选B项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, class will be more fun.(即使你不打算成为一个发明者和研究者，好奇心也能在课堂上帮助你。如果你培养了学习的乐趣，教室就会变得更加有趣)”可知，此处指出好奇心可以在课堂上帮助你，也解释了好奇心如何让学习更有趣和投入，此处在说明好奇心带来的实际好处，故G项“你会出类拔萃，因为你会全身心地投入到学习过程中。”能够承接上文，符合语境。故选G项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“What do you do if you’re not already curious (如果你已经不再感到好奇了，应该怎么做呢？)”可知，此处提出了问题，且空后的内容介绍了一些提高好奇心的方法和策略，故D项“幸运地是，好奇心是一种可以培养的技能。”能够承上启下，符合语境。故选D项。
【19题详解】
根据下文“Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions that they express.(相反，学会去欣赏不同的人知道的事实，以及他们表达的不同的观点)”可知，此处与下文是对应关系，故E项“不要总是从相同的渠道获取资源”能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选E项。
【20题详解】
根据本段内容“Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it.(记住，每个人都知道一些你不知道的事情，弄清楚它们是什么，并询问它们是什么)”可知，本段内容主要提出培养好奇心的另一个方法——问问题，故A项“问很多问题。”能够概括本段大意，适合作本段主旨句，符合语境。故选A项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
In the second year of my high school, I went abroad to continue my education. Shortly after I settled down with my host family, an Italian girl ____21____ too. Since the house had limited space, we ____22____ together. My negative view on roommates started from that moment. My roommate liked to invite friends over and hold parties, but I preferred ____23____ home by myself. Then ____24____ started to appear, and I told myself that I never wanted a roommate again.
Unfortunately, life quickly ____25____ me when I went to college. It required all first-year students to live on ____26____, which meant I had to live with someone I didn’t know. From that point on, I began to ____27____. When I talked to my future roommate Lily for the very first time, I tried my best to smile and nod to hide my nervousness. When she invited me to have lunch, I was completely ____28____. I told myself that I should step out of my comfort ____29____, even though I could clearly hear my heart beating through my chest. I considered it for a long time, and finally, I accepted her _____30_____.
After we _____31_____ together for a few weeks, I got to know Lily already owned a small business selling snacks, while I kept _____32_____ to set goals. One night, she asked me what I wanted to do for my career. I looked into her eyes for a long time, and then said, “I don’t know.” “Don’t worry! We will work together, and I’ll help you _____33_____ what you are passionate about,” she said in a gentle voice. Under her _____34_____, I found my interest and knew what I wanted to be after graduation. Thanks to her, I felt having a roommate could be so _____35_____.
21. A. ran away B. sped up C. set off D. moved in
22. A. lay B. cooked C. roomed D. studied
23. A. coming B. staying C. leaving D. returning
24. A. results B. changes C. conflicts D. signs
25. A. challenged B. embraced C. ignored D. woke
26 A. street B. campus C. land D. stage
27. A. worry B. expect C. cry D. understand
28. A. confused B. disappointed C. interested D. frightened
29. A. bed B. room C. chair D. zone
30. A. suggestion B. invitation C. apology D. present
31. A. worked B. gathered C. united D. lived
32. A. waiting B. planning C. struggling D. wanting
33. A. enjoy B. find C. address D. solve
34. A. influence B. control C. leadership D. protection
35. A. successful B. secure C. inspiring D. stressful
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者刚开始不喜欢和别人一起住，后来上大学时按照学校要求作者不得不和别人一起住，作者起初很紧张，后来在室友莉莉的帮助下，作者认识到有个室友是那么地鼓舞人心。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我在寄宿家庭安顿下来后不久，一个意大利女孩也搬了进来。A. ran away逃跑；B. sped up加速；C. set off出发；D. moved in搬进。根据下文“Since the house had limited space, we ____2____ together. My negative view on roommates started from that moment.”可知，一个意大利女孩也搬进了这个寄宿家庭。故选D。
22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为房子空间有限，我们就住在一起。A. lay铺设；B. cooked烹饪；C. roomed合住；D. studied研究。根据下文“My negative view on roommates started from that moment.”可知，我们住在一起了。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的室友喜欢邀请朋友来家里聚会，但我更喜欢一个人呆在家里。A. coming来；B. staying停留；C. leaving离开；D. returning返回。根据下文“home by myself”及语境可知，我更喜欢一个人呆在家里。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后矛盾开始出现，我告诉自己我再也不要室友了。A. results结果；B. changes变更；C. conflicts矛盾；D. signs标志。根据上文“My roommate liked to invite friends over and hold parties, but I preferred ____3____ home by myself.”可知，我们观念不同，所以出现了矛盾。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，当我上大学时，生活很快向我提出了挑战。A. challenged挑战；B. embraced拥抱；C. ignored忽略；D. woke醒来。根据上文“Then ____4____ started to appear, and I told myself that I never wanted a roommate again.”及下文“It required all first-year students to live on ____6____, which meant I had to live with someone I didn’t know.”可知，我想要室友，但是大学要求住宿，所以这对我提出了挑战。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它要求所有的一年级学生都住在校园里，这意味着我必须和一个我不认识的人住在一起。A. street街；B. campus校园；C. land土地；D. stage阶段。根据下文“which meant I had to live with someone I didn’t know.”可知，学校要求一年级学生都要在校园里住宿。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那一刻起，我开始担心起来。A. worry担心；B. expect预期；C. cry哭泣；D. understand理解。根据下文“When I talked to my future roommate Lily for the very first time, I tried my best to smile and nod to hide my nervousness.”可知，我很紧张，所以我很担心自己未来的住宿生活。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当她邀请我共进午餐时，我完全吓坏了。A. confused困惑的；B. disappointed失望的；C. interested感兴趣的；D. frightened害怕的。根据下文“I told myself that I should step out of my comfort ____9____, even though I could clearly hear my heart beating through my chest.”可知，当时我很紧张，非常害怕。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我告诉自己，我应该走出我的舒适区，尽管我可以清楚地听到我的心跳穿过我的胸膛。A. bed床；B. room房间；C. chair椅子；D. zone区域。根据上文“I told myself that I should step out of my comfort”及常识可知，我告诉自己，我应该走出我的舒适区。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我考虑了很久，最后，我接受了她的邀请。A. suggestion建议；B. invitation邀请；C. apology道歉；D. present礼物。根据上文“When she invited me to have lunch, I was completely ____8____.”可知，我的室友邀请我共进午餐，经过长时间的考虑，最后，我接受了她的邀请。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们在一起住了几个星期后，我知道莉莉已经有了一家卖零食的小公司，而我一直在努力设定目标。A. worked工作；B. gathered聚集；C. united联合；D. lived居住。根据上文“When I talked to my future roommate Lily for the very first time, I tried my best to smile and nod to hide my nervousness.”可知，我和莉莉是室友，我们住在一起。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们在一起住了几个星期后，我知道莉莉已经有了一家卖零食的小公司，而我一直在努力设定目标。A. waiting等待；B. planning计划；C. struggling努力；D. wanting想要。根据下文“One night, she asked me what I wanted to do for my career. I looked into her eyes for a long time, and then said, “I don’t know.””可知，我还没有自己的目标，所以我一直在努力设定目标。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“别担心！我们会一起努力，我会帮你找到你的激情所在，”她温柔地说。A. enjoy享受；B. find找到；C. address演讲；D. solve解决。根据上文“I looked into her eyes for a long time, and then said, “I don’t know.””及下文“what you are passionate about”可知，我不知道自己的目标，所以莉莉在帮助我找我的激情所在。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她的影响下，我找到了自己的兴趣，也知道自己毕业后想做什么。A. influence影响；B. control控制；C. leadership领导力；D. protection保护。根据语境可知，此处指在莉莉的帮助下，我找到自己的兴趣。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：多亏了她，我才觉得有个室友可以如此鼓舞人心。A. successful成功的；B. secure安全的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的；D. stressful有压力的。根据上文“Thanks to her”可知，此处在表达感激之情，“有个室友可以如此鼓舞人心”符合语境。故选C。
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。
Tai Chi, also noted as Taijiquan, is a ____36____ (tradition) Chinese martial art that has evolved into a popular form of exercise and meditation. Originated from China’s Fujian Province, Tai Chi has a history of over 1,000 years and is deeply ____37____ (root) in Chinese philosophy and culture. It ____38____ (characterize) by slow, flowing movements that promote balance, ____39____ (flexible), and relaxation.
In recent years, Tai Chi ____40____ (gain) worldwide recognition for its health benefits. Studies have shown that practicing Tai Chi can also be helpful for people ____41____ (reduce) the risk of falls in older adults.
Tai Chi is often practised in groups or classes, ____42____ students learn from a qualified instructor. There are many different styles of Tai Chi, each with its own unique set of movements and techniques. Beginners are encouraged to start with the most basic movements and ___43___ (gradual) build up their skills and knowledge over time.
____44____ you are looking for a low-impact exercise, a way to reduce stress, or a close connection to Chinese culture, Tai Chi offers something for everyone. With regular practice, you can experience the transformative power of this ancient art form and discover ____45____ deeper sense of balance and harmony in your life.
【答案】36. traditional
37. rooted 38. is characterized
39. flexibility
40. has gained
41. to reduce
42. where 43. gradually
44. Whether 45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统文化——太极，介绍了太极的历史以及好处。
36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：太极拳，也被称为太极拳，是一种传统的中国武术，已经发展成为一种流行的锻炼和冥想形式。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，tradition的形容词形式是traditional。故填traditional。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：太极拳起源于中国福建省，已有1000多年的历史，深深植根于中国的哲学和文化中。此处是固定搭配：be rooted in意为“扎根于”。故填rooted。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：它的特点是缓慢，流畅的动作，促进平衡，灵活性和放松。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述客观事实用一般现在时，主语为it，谓语用单数。故填is characterized。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：它的特点是缓慢，流畅的动作，促进平衡，灵活性和放松。根据and可知，空处和balance以及relaxation一起作宾语，应用名词flexibility，不可数。故填flexibility。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：近年来，太极拳因其对健康的益处而获得了全世界的认可。根据上文In recent years可知句子时态为现在完成时，主语为Tai Chi，助动词用has。故填has gained。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：研究表明，练习太极拳也可以帮助人们降低老年人跌倒的风险。表示“对某人做某事有帮助”短语为be helpful for sb. to do sth.。故填to reduce。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：太极拳通常在小组或班级中练习，学生们从合格的教练那里学习。空处引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词groups or classes，关系词替代先行词在从句中作地点状语。故填where。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：鼓励初学者从最基本的动作开始，随着时间的推移逐渐建立他们的技能和知识。修饰动词短语build up应用副词gradually，故填gradually。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意：无论你是在寻找一种低强度的运动，一种减轻压力的方法，还是与中国文化的密切联系，太极拳都能为每个人提供一些东西。表示“无论是……还是……”句型为whether…or…，首字母大写。故填Whether。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：通过定期练习，你可以体验到这种古老艺术形式的变革力量，并在你的生活中发现更深层次的平衡与和谐。表示“……的感觉”短语为a sense of，deeper是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华。你校计划举办介绍中国传统文化的主题班会，并在英文网站展示。请你写一封邮件给外国朋友Chris，向他了解哪些中国传统文化更吸引外国友人。邮件内容包括：
1．阐明写信事由；
2．征求建议；
3．表示感谢。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Chris，
How are you doing these days I’m writing to ask you some advice.
In order to promote Chinese traditional culture and post some class meetings on English websites, our school is going to organise class meetings, the theme of which is traditional Chinese culture. We can choose a variety of themes, such as calligraphy, martial arts, oil paintings, papercutting and so on. I’m wondering if you could let me know which of them you like best and which of them people from outside of China are more likely to be interested in.
Thank you for your help. I’d appreciate it if you could reply to me at your earliest convenience.
Yours，
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，假定考生是李华。你校计划举办介绍中国传统文化主题班会，并在英文网站展示。请你写一封邮件给外国朋友Chris，向他了解哪些中国传统文化更吸引外国友人。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
建议：suggestion→ advice
提高：heighten→ promote
各种各样： all kinds of→ a variety of
选择：select→ choose
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：We can choose a variety of themes, such as calligraphy, martial arts, oil paintings, papercutting and so on.
拓展句：We can choose a variety of themes, which include calligraphy, martial arts, oil paintings, papercutting and so on.
【点睛】[高分句型1] In order to promote Chinese traditional culture and post some class meetings on English websites, our school is going to organise class meetings, the theme of which is traditional Chinese culture..（介词+which引导的非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2] I’m wondering if you could let me know which of them you like best and which of them people from outside of China are more likely to be interested in.（if引导的宾语从句）
第二节：读后续写（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。
A few years ago, the company that I worked for sent my wife and me to live in New York for a year. I’ve always loved running, so I was really happy when I found I lived next to Central Park. This meant that every morning I could go running before I went to work.
Because a lot of people had told me to be careful of robbers (抢劫犯) in the park, so usually I didn’t take anything with me. How could they rob me if I didn’t have anything But one morning, my wife gave me 10 dollars and asked me to buy some bread on the way. It was a beautiful morning and the park was quiet with few people walking or jogging around. While I was running through the park, another jogger knocked into (撞到) me. He said sorry to me and continued running. For a while, I didn’t think too much of it.
However, when I noticed the wide path where I was running, I thought it was a little strange. The warning of robbers in the park hit me. “It could have been a robber!” I suddenly became anxious, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. Without thinking twice, I ran after that jogger. I finally caught up and held him by the arm. I shouted, “Give me the 10 dollars! Now!” I am not usually a hot-headed (性急的) person, but I got really angry this time. I couldn’t believe the robbery was actually happening to me.
Filled with anger, I shook my fist (拳头) at him. This seemed to frighten him. He quickly put his hand in his pocket and gave me 10 dollars. Then he ran away as fast as he could. I bought the bread and went home.
As soon as I got home, I couldn’t wait to tell my wife the story. “You won’t believe what happened to me,” I said with pride. She immediately stopped me, “I know, you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table.”
Looking at the money on the table, I stood there, shocked.
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But I didn’t give up finding him and for several days, I waited at the same place in the park.
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【答案】范文
Looking at the money on the table, I stood there, shocked. For the rest of the day, I felt extremely guilty, with the innocent jogger and his “helplessness” on my mind. “How could I be so rude to him without knowing the truth Why was it that the jogger gave me the money I still remembered his frightened face when I scared him away like a monster. I decided to find a chance to apologize to him. The next morning, I got up and went to the park as usual, but not for jogging. I just hung around where I had met that jogger, but in vain.
But I didn’t give up finding him and for several days, I waited at the same place in the park. But to my disappointment, he didn’t turn up. It was almost a week later before I finally spotted him again. I, the “robber”, gave the $10 bill back to him and said sorry to him again and again. Fortunately, he forgave me for what I had done to him and said, “Oh, it doesn’t matter.” Many years have passed, but I can still feel my cheeks burning with shame. From the experience I have learned that it is too early to judge a person before you know the truth.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在去买面包的途中，发现自己的钱不见了，误以为是公园里的一个慢跑者拿的，于是让对方给自己拿了10美元，结果回家发现是自己忘了拿钱。最后作者找到了慢跑者，进行了道歉，归还了10美元。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“看着桌上的钱，我站在那里，惊呆了”可知，第一段可描写作者得知真相感到内疚，决定向慢跑者道歉。
②由第二段首句内容“但我没有放弃寻找他，几天来，我在公园的同一个地方等着”可知，第二段可描写作者等待慢跑者，最后道歉和归还了10美元。
2.续写线索：震惊——内疚——决心还钱——寻找慢跑者——等待慢跑者——道歉——取得原谅——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①道歉：apologize /make an apology to
②出现：turn up/appear
③看见：spot/see/notice
情绪类
①害怕：frightened /scared/terrified
②失望：disappointment /frustration
【点睛】[高分句型1] I still remembered his frightened face when I scared him away like a monster. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] From the experience I have learned that it is too early to judge a person before you know the truth. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
