试卷类型：A
高 三 年 级 考 试
英 语 试 题
2024.01
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第一部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are four less well-known sites in Britain.
The Giant’s Causeway
Located on the northern coast of Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is a natural phenomenon that consists of thousands of interlocking basalt (玄武岩) columns. The columns were formed by an ancient volcanic eruption and now create an unforgettable landscape that looks like a path built by giants. Visitors can walk along the Causeway and take in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Avebury Circle
Avebury Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in Wiltshire, England. It is the largest stone circle in Europe, with stones up to 30 feet tall. The circle was created by Neolithic people around 2500 BC and is a proof to their engineering skills and cultural practices. Visitors can explore the circle and learn more about this ancient monument through guided tours and exhibitions.
Dartmoor
Dartmoor is a national park located in Devon, England, and is one of the most unspoiled (未被破坏的) places in the country. The park is famous for its wide-open spaces, rocky outcrops, and ancient stone circles. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching in Dartmoor, which is also home to an abundance of Dartmoor ponies, foxes, and peregrine falcons(游隼).
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre is a unique open-air amphitheater (圆形露天剧场) located on thecliffs of Cornwall, England. It was carved out of the rock face by Rowena Cade, who transformed her garden into a theater for performances. Today, visitors can attend professional productions at the Minack Theatre, which offers unforgettable views of the Atlantic Ocean and Porthcurno Bay.
1. Where can you have a chance to watch wild animals
A. Avebury Circle. B. Dartmoor.
C. The Giant’s Causeway. D. The Minack Theatre.
2. Which of the following is a fact presented in the passage
A Dartmoor hardly keeps an original state.
B. The Giant’s Causeway was built by giants.
C. The Minack Theatre was not intended as a theatre.
D. Avebury Circle is the largest stone circle in the world.
3. How is the Giant’s Causeway different from the other sites
A. It is located in Ireland. B. It has ancient stone circles.
C. Visitors can have a close encounter with it. D. Visitors can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国四个不太知名的景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching in Dartmoor, which is also home to an abundance of Dartmoor ponies, foxes, and peregrine falcons(游隼).(游客可以在达特穆尔享受徒步旅行、骑马和观赏野生动物的乐趣，这里还是大量达特穆尔矮种马、狐狸和游隼的栖息地)”可知，在达特穆尔有机会看到野生动物。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“It was carved out of the rock face by Rowena Cade, who transformed her garden into a theater for performances.(它是由罗威娜·凯德在岩石表面雕刻而成的，她把自己的花园变成了一个表演剧院)”可知，米纳克剧院并不是作为一个剧院来设计的。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Located on the northern coast of Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is a natural phenomenon that consists of thousands of interlocking basalt (玄武岩) columns.(巨人之路位于爱尔兰北部海岸，是一种自然现象，由数千根相互连接玄武岩柱组成)”可知，巨人之路与其他景点的不同在于它位于爱尔兰。故选A。
B
When Yuan Qiu received his admission letter from Southwestern University, he smiled broadly from the wheelchair he’s used for five years. Then he turned to his mother, Xie Xianlian, and saw she quickly wiped tears away, pretending her eyes were blurred by sand.
The 18-year-old young man is from a poor, rural family in Chongqing. His father died of lung cancer when he was a child. Yuan was diagnosed with progressive muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症) when he was three years old. His older brother, who was paralyzed (瘫痪), died of the same disease at the age of 22. After long-term medication, Yuan decided to stop taking the medicine due to its high cost and there was no sign his health was getting better. The condition worsened as Yuan grew older. He could only walk slowly on flat ground and relied on others to carry him up and down stairs. When he was 14 years old, he could no longer stand up and had to use a wheelchair.
At first, his mother hesitated between continuing Yuan’s education and saving money for treatment. But Yuan was determined. “I must go to school or I will be absolutely useless,” he said. So Xie made a promise to herself: “I will never let my son drop out.” To her relief, Yuan was always willing to help her with farm work as much as he could. Yuan and his mother’s perseverance moved many people and also won the support of his teachers and classmates. “He never asked for more because of his disability,” one of Yuan’s teachers said, “His strong characteristics unconsciously encouraged me and the students.” Yuan’s stepfather also changed his attitude after seeing Yuan’s persistence and aspiration to study and gain knowledge. “I never complain to him, it is a loss that they didn’t get the chance to read,” Yuan said.
Through his own efforts, Yuan scored 670 in the college entrance exam. The Southwestern University said they will arrange a job for Xie, so she can better take care of her son while he is at university.
4. What does the underlined word “blurred” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Covered. B. Blocked. C. Indistinct. D. Invisible.
5. Which of the following best describes Yuan
A. Adaptable and indecisive. B. Persistent and sensitive.
C. Delicate and hard-working. D. Diligent and considerate.
6. What can we infer from the passage
A Yuan’s condition improved with long-term medication.
B. Yuan always has a positive impact on the people around.
C. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, Yuan was paralyzed.
D. Yuan and his brother both had the same disease, but only he recovered.
7. Which of the following is the best title for this passage
A. An Unlucky Man’s Lucky Life
B. A Rural Student’s Journey to Education
C. A Young Man Who Received Help Is Grateful
D. A Young Man in a Wheelchair Is Admitted to University
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了身残志坚的袁秋勇于克服困难考上西南大学的感人故事。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段的“When Yuan Qiu received his admission letter from Southwestern University, he smiled broadly from the wheelchair he’s used for five years. Then he turned to his mother, Xie Xianlian, and saw she quickly wiped tears away, pretending her eyes were blurred by sand. (当袁秋收到西南大学的录取通知书时，坐在轮椅上坐了五年的他笑得很开心。然后他转向他的母亲谢显莲，看到她迅速擦去眼泪，假装她的眼睛被沙子……了。)”可知，母亲擦眼泪时不想让儿子看见，因此她假装眼睛被沙子“模糊”了，则indistinct(模糊的，不清楚的)可以解释划线词，故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“At first, his mother hesitated between continuing Yuan’s education and saving money for treatment. But Yuan was determined. “I must go to school or I will be absolutely useless,” he said. (起初，他的母亲在继续袁的教育和存钱治疗之间犹豫不决。但是袁是坚定的。他说：“我必须去上学，否则我就毫无用处了。”) ”以及下文“ To her relief, Yuan was always willing to help her with farm work as much as he could. (令她宽慰的是，袁总是愿意尽可能多地帮助她做农活。)”可知，袁秋在身体残疾的情况下坚持上学，看得出他的意志力是坚定的，并且主动帮助妈妈可知他也是一个体贴的人，故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“So Xie made a promise to herself: “I will never let my son drop out.” To her relief, Yuan was always willing to help her with farm work as much as he could. Yuan and his mother’s perseverance moved many people and also won the support of his teachers and classmates. “He never asked for more because of his disability,” one of Yuan’s teachers said, “His strong characteristics unconsciously encouraged me and the students.” Yuan’s stepfather also changed his attitude after seeing Yuan’s persistence and aspiration to study and gain knowledge. “I never complain to him, it is a loss that they didn’t get the chance to read,” Yuan said. (于是，谢向自己承诺：“我永远不会让儿子辍学。”令她宽慰的是，袁总是愿意尽可能多地帮助她做农活。袁和他母亲的坚持感动了很多人，也赢得了老师和同学的支持。袁的一位老师说，“他从来没有因为残疾而要求更多，他坚强的性格在不知不觉中鼓励了我和学生”。袁的继父也在看到袁对学习和知识的执着和渴望后改变了态度。袁说，“我从来没有向他抱怨过，他们没有机会读书是一种损失”。)”可知，袁秋让妈妈看到了希望，让老师和同学备受鼓舞，让继父改变了对他的态度，因此，袁秋对周围的人产生了积极的影响，故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段的“When Yuan Qiu received his admission letter from Southwestern University, he smiled broadly from the wheelchair he’s used for five years. (当袁秋收到西南大学的录取通知书时，坐在轮椅上坐了五年的他笑得很开心。)”可知，文章主要讲述的是袁秋虽然身体残疾，但他勇于克服困难，最后成功考上了西南大学的感人故事。故选D。
C
Overlooking the Biblioteca degli Alberi is Milan’s “Vertical (垂直的) Forest”: two residential tower blocks built in 2014 that are covered in 800 trees,4,500 shrubs and 15,000 plants. If this forest was planted on the ground, it would cover 20,000 m2— the size of three and a half football fields.
Each year the trees will absorb 10,000 tons of CO2 and 57 tons of pollutants. They should also produce about 900 tons of oxygen. Boeri’s team of architects says the plants will also decrease the average air temperature, create noise barriers and boost biodiversity by creating a habitat for birds, insects and small animals.
It is not just physical wellbeing that is aided by large green structures in our cities. The team behind Sydney’s 100mhigh “vertical garden” claims it is a new form of “living architecture” that reminds us of “the restorative impact that nature has on our souls”. Just how restorative living near trees and plants is for our souls is open to debate; but studies in Germany have suggested that it can be extremely beneficial for our brains.
Scientists examined brain image sequences (顺序) of 341 elderly residents of Berlin, focusing particularly on the amygdala —the part of the brain that controls our fear responses and is responsible for stress and anxiety disorders. They found that there was strong connection between residents living within 1km of the forests on the edge of the city and those with the healthiest amygdala. A health y amygdala means being less likely to suffer from the stress and anxiety disorders controlled by this part of the brain. Mood and anxiety disorders are up to 56%higher in urban environments when compared to rural locations.
With two-thirds of the world’s population predicted to be living in cities by 2050, Milan’s Vertical Forest might show the world a way to create healthier, happier urban spaces.
8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The area of the city forest. B. The way of building city forest.
C. The positive influence on the city forest. D. The expected effect of the city forest.
9. What is the author’s attitude towards the Vertical Forest
A. Favorable. B. Suspicious. C. Objective. D. Indifferent.
10. Studies in Germany show that ______.
A. amygdala controls our fear responses
B. living near forests is beneficial for our souls
C. people near the forests are less likely to feel anxious
D. more residents will live in Vertical Forest in the future
11. Which of the following may the author agree with
A. Cities are turning suitable for people to live in.
B. There is a worldwide focus on how to improve biodiversity.
C. Milan’s Vertical Forest becomes an example of urban biodiversity.
D. The Vertical Forest covers the size of three and a half football fields.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Biblioteca degli Alberi的是米兰的“垂直森林”，Boeri的建筑师团队说，这些植物还将降低平均气温，制造噪音屏障，并通过为鸟类、昆虫和小动物创造栖息地来促进生物多样性。文章说明了城市中的大型绿色建筑不仅有助于身体和心理健康。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Each year the trees will absorb 10,000 tons of CO2 and 57 tons of pollutants. They should also produce about 900 tons of oxygen. Boeri’s team of architects says the plants will also decrease the average air temperature, create noise barriers and boost biodiversity by creating a habitat for birds, insects and small animals.(每年这些树将吸收1万吨二氧化碳和57吨污染物。它们还应该产生大约900吨氧气。Boeri的建筑师团队说，这些植物还将降低平均气温，制造噪音屏障，并通过为鸟类、昆虫和小动物创造栖息地来促进生物多样性)”可知，第二段主要讲了城市森林的预期效果。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“With two-thirds of the world’s population predicted to be living in cities by 2050, Milan’s Vertical Forest might show the world a way to create healthier, happier urban spaces.(预计到2050年，世界上三分之二的人口将居住在城市，米兰的垂直森林可能会向世界展示一种创造更健康、更快乐的城市空间的方法)”可推知，作者对垂直森林的态度是支持的。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Just how restorative living near trees and plants is for our souls is open to debate; but studies in Germany have suggested that it can be extremely beneficial for our brains.(生活在树木和植物附近对我们的灵魂有多大的恢复作用，这是一个值得讨论的问题；但德国的研究表明，它对我们的大脑非常有益)”以及第四段“They found that there was strong connection between residents living within 1km of the forests on the edge of the city and those with the healthiest amygdala.(他们发现，居住在城市边缘森林1公里范围内的居民与那些拥有最健康杏仁核的人之间存在很强的联系)”可知，德国的研究表明靠近森林的人不太可能感到焦虑。故选C。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Boeri’s team of architects says the plants will also decrease the average air temperature, create noise barriers and boost biodiversity by creating a habitat for birds, insects and small animals.(Boeri的建筑师团队说，这些植物还将降低平均气温，制造噪音屏障，并通过为鸟类、昆虫和小动物创造栖息地来促进生物多样性)”可知，作者可能会认同米兰的垂直森林成为城市生物多样性的典范。故选C。
D
Food shopping has become a dangerous pursuit. Ready-meals are packed with salt and preservatives (防腐剂), breakfast cereals are sweeter than chocolate bars, and processed meats are packed with nitrite-preservatives, which can form harmful compounds when cooked. A new term is catching on to describe these nutritional bad guys: ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Just how bad are UPFs, and what do they do to us
In his new book, “Ultra-Processed People”, Chris van Tulleken, a doctor and television presenter, argues that UPFs dominate the food supply in rich countries, and are also creeping into diets in low-and middle-income countries.
The concept of UPFs was put forward by Carlos Monteiro, a Brazilian scientist, in 2009.His team observed that although people in Brazil were buying less sugar and oil, rates of obesity and type-2 diabetes (糖尿病) were rising. That was because they were instead eating more sugar, fats and additives in packaged snacks and pre-made meals.
UPFs often go through many complicated industrial processes. That does not make them all unhealthy — a soya-based meat substitute can be part of a balanced meal — but the frequent consumption of UPFs causes a series of issues. Arguably, some UPFs are more alike to industrial products than food. There is plenty of evidence linking many ingredients in UPFs, such as sugar, salt, and saturated fats (反式脂肪), to negative health outcomes.
Yet UPFs are cheap, tasty and abundant, and for those on a tight budget or on specific diets, such as vegan (严格素食主义者), there are often few available alternatives. It is possible to eat well by selecting the right UPFs, such as whole-grain cereals. Government scientists at the American government’s Agricultural Research Service showed it was possible to build a health y diet with 91% of calories from selected UPFs. But Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition at New York University, criticised the study, saying the researchers had a conflict of interest through their links to the food industry. Better stay cautious in those tricky supermarket walkways.
12. How does the author introduce the topic in Paragraph 1
A. By analyzing certain reasons. B. By comparing different views.
C. By explaining the term of UPFs. D. By providing background information.
13. What makes UPFs so bad for our health
A. People are addicted to them.
B. UPFs contain no nutrition.
C. They are packed with artificial flavors.
D. They are calorie-rich, and nutrient-poor.
14. What does the author want to say about UPFs
A. All UPFs are not healthy. B. UPFs are good for nothing.
C. UPFs are not economical. D. UPFs are part of ready-meals.
15. What’s the opinion of Marion Nestle
A. A healthy diet can certainly be built from UPFs.
B. Think twice before choosing UPFs when shopping.
C. There’s an association between intake of UPFs and cancer.
D. Government scientists represent the interests of consumers.
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了超加工食品（UPFs）以及超加工食品对健康有害的原因。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Food shopping has become a dangerous pursuit. Ready-meals are packed with salt and preservatives (防腐剂), breakfast cereals are sweeter than chocolate bars, and processed meats are packed with nitrite-preservatives, which can form harmful compounds when cooked. A new term is catching on to describe these nutritional bad guys: ultra-processed foods (UPFs).(食品购物已成为一项危险追求。即食餐中充满了盐和防腐剂，早餐谷物比巧克力条还甜，加工肉类中充满了亚硝酸盐防腐剂，这些在烹饪时可以形成有害化合物。一个新的术语开始流行起来，用以描述这些营养坏蛋：超加工食品（UPFs）)”可知，作者首先提到食品购物已成为一项危险的追求，即食餐中充满了盐和防腐剂，然后引入一个新的术语：超加工食品。由此推知，作者是通过提供背景信息来引入话题的。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“There is plenty of evidence linking many ingredients in UPFs, such as sugar, salt, and saturated fats (反式脂肪), to negative health outcomes.(有大量证据表明，UPFs中的许多成分，如糖、盐和饱和脂肪，会对健康产生负面影响)”可知，UPFs对我们的健康有害是因为它们富含卡路里，营养不足。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Ready-meals are packed with salt and preservatives (防腐剂), breakfast cereals are sweeter than chocolate bars, and processed meats are packed with nitrite-preservatives, which can form harmful compounds when cooked. A new term is catching on to describe these nutritional bad guys: ultra-processed foods (UPFs).(即食餐中充满了盐和防腐剂，早餐谷物比巧克力条还甜，加工肉类中充满了亚硝酸盐防腐剂，这些在烹饪时可以形成有害化合物。一个新的术语开始流行起来，用以描述这些营养坏蛋：超加工食品（UPFs）)”可知，UPFs是即食餐的一部分。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Government scientists at the American government’s Agricultural Research Service showed it was possible to build a health y diet with 91% of calories from selected UPFs. But Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition at New York University, criticised the study, saying the researchers had a conflict of interest through their links to the food industry. Better stay cautious in those tricky supermarket walkways.(美国政府农业研究服务局的政府科学家表示，有可能建立一种健康的饮食，其中91%的卡路里来自选定的UPF。但纽约大学营养学教授Marion Nestle批评了这项研究，称研究人员与食品行业的关系存在利益冲突。在那些危险的超市走道上最好保持谨慎)”可知，Marion Nestle对于使用大部分UPF来建立健康的饮食这一研究持批判态度，指出在那些危险的超市走道上最好保持谨慎。由此推知，他的观点是“购物时应该谨慎选择UPFs”。故选B。
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。
Your family may have special traditions. Whether making cookies, walking around to enjoy colorful lights, or watching a favorite holiday movie, these traditions can help you feel closer to the people you love. ____16____ Here’s how to get started.
Think about the traditions your family already has, then write them down. Ask older adults in your family what traditions they remember participating in as children. ____17____
Next, gather the thoughts you and your family may have for brand-new traditions. ____18____ For instance, you could discuss making a special once-a-year outing, like going to a nice restaurant or seeing a show.
____19____ Think about who those people are in your family. They can help you with creating the “guest list” for any special family gathering, picking a date and time, and choosing the setting. They can also help you plan a video call with loved ones who may live far away but still want to share in the fun.
Celebrating traditions is a great way to create family memories that last forever. Consider taking photos while you’re spending time together. If you try a new tradition, take time afterward to reflect on it. Did your family enjoy it Is there anything you would do differently next time The point of a tradition is to like it so much that you want to do it again. ____20____
A. Add those ideas to your list.
B. Traditions can be super simple.
C. Therefore, keep up the traditions once you establish them.
D. You can enjoy established traditions or create new ones together.
E. It’s also OK to change it in a way that works best for your family.
F. Many families have members who love to bring everyone together.
G. There could be some they might have forgotten but may enjoy reviving.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何在家庭中创造新的传统。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Your family may have special traditions. Whether making cookies, walking around to enjoy colorful lights, or watching a favorite holiday movie, these traditions can help you feel closer to the people you love.(你的家庭可能有特殊的传统。无论是做饼干，四处走走欣赏彩灯，还是看一部最喜欢的节日电影，这些传统都能让你觉得和你爱的人更亲近)”以及后文“Here’s how to get started.(下面是如何开始)”可知，上文提到了家庭的传统，结合文章后文则提到了如何开始新的传统，故本句属于过渡句，其承上启下的作用，故D选项“你们可以享受既有的传统，也可以一起创造新的传统”符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Think about the traditions your family already has, then write them down. Ask older adults in your family what traditions they remember participating in as children.(想想你家里已经有的传统，然后把它们写下来。问问家里的长辈，他们记得小时候参加过哪些传统活动)”可知，上文提到了询问长辈家里的传统活动，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文说明长辈对此的反应。故G选项“有些人可能已经忘记了，但他们可能会喜欢回忆”符合语境，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Next, gather the thoughts you and your family may have for brand-new traditions.(接下来，收集你和你的家人对新传统的想法)”以及后文“For instance, you could discuss making a special once-a-year outing, like going to a nice restaurant or seeing a show.(例如，你可以讨论一年一次特别的郊游，比如去一家不错的餐馆或看一场表演)”可知，上文提到了收集想法，后文进行了具体举例，可知本句是在说明收集想法之后的做法。故A选项“把这些想法添加到你的列表中”符合语境，故选A。
【19题详解】
根据后文“Think about who those people are in your family. They can help you with creating the “guest list” for any special family gathering, picking a date and time, and choosing the setting. They can also help you plan a video call with loved ones who may live far away but still want to share in the fun.(想想你家里都有哪些人。他们可以帮你为任何特殊的家庭聚会制作“客人名单”，选择日期和时间，并选择环境。它们还可以帮助你计划与住得很远但仍想分享乐趣的亲人进行视频通话)”可知，本段主要说明了如何组织家庭聚会，故F选项“许多家庭的成员都喜欢把大家聚在一起”符合语境，故选F。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Celebrating traditions is a great way to create family memories that last forever. Consider taking photos while you’re spending time together. If you try a new tradition, take time afterward to reflect on it. Did your family enjoy it Is there anything you would do differently next time The point of a tradition is to like it so much that you want to do it again.(庆祝传统是创造永恒的家庭记忆的好方法。当你们在一起的时候可以考虑拍照。如果你尝试了一种新的传统，之后花点时间反思一下。你的家人喜欢吗？下次你有什么不一样的地方吗？传统的意义在于你非常喜欢它，以至于你想再做一次)”可知，上文提到了尝试新的传统，本句为本段最后一句，上文提到了传统的意义，可推测本句是在建议改变传统。故E选项“以一种对你的家庭最有利的方式来改变它也是可以的”符合语境，故选E。
第二部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A few years ago, my daughter traveled to Europe. It’s always a bit nerve-wracking (伤脑筋的) to put your child on a plane heading to a new ____21____. But Meghan is a pretty ____22____ individual, and we believed that she would manage her ____23____ successfully.
In her first call to us after she ____24____, Meghan told us that her luggage had been lost. After a sleepless night, our anxiety ____25____ until Meghan called in the morning. Luckily for Meghan, a very nice lady named Carol helped her to ____26____ a hotel and contact the airport staff to find her luggage. It ____27____ later someone had taken her luggage by mistake.
Carol arrived by plane in Munich in the middle of the night. She was a law professor from California. She ____28____ that Meghan was a young college student traveling ____29____ and was now in a strange city where she knew no one. Being a mother of grown children, who had, in their travels, needed to rely on the ____30____ of strangers, Carol stepped ____31____ to help.
We then put through Carol’s number and expressed our ____32____. We discovered that Carol had her German heritage, and was teaching in Germany to ____33____ with her German roots. I’m grateful to Carol for helping our daughter out in such a(n) ____34____ situation. I’ll try to be ____35____ to ways to assist travelers and help people who are new to our community.
21
A. school B. company C. position D. destination
22.
A. capable B. positive C. generous D. enthusiastic
23.
A. budgets B. feelings C. connections D. behaviors
24.
A. left B. landed C. boarded D. returned
25.
A. reduced B. mounted C. emerged D. disappeared
26.
A. call at B. check up C. call off D. check in
27.
A. turned out B. found out C. figured out D. made out
28.
A. knew B. heard C. recognized D. predicted
29.
A. alone B. around C. regularly D. lonely
30.
A. company B. kindness C. sympathy D. encouragement
31.
A. by B. aside C. away D. forward
32.
A. gratitude B. complaint C. satisfaction D. happiness
33.
A. deal B. reunite C. reconnect D. correspond
34.
A. urgent B. dangerous C. undefined D. awkward
35.
A. loyal B. open C. accustomed D. conservative
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的女儿独自去欧洲旅行时，下飞机发现行李丢了，多亏了一名好心的女士，帮助女儿入住了酒店提供了帮助，作者一家对此非常感激。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：把你的孩子送上飞往一个新目的地的飞机总是有点伤脑筋。A. school学校；B. company公司；C. position位置；D. destination目的地。根据上文“A few years ago, my daughter traveled to Europe.(几年前，我女儿去欧洲旅行)”可知，女儿要去欧洲旅行，所以是去一个新的目的地。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但梅根是一个非常有能力的人，我们相信她会成功地管理好她的关系。A. capable有能力的；B. positive积极的；C. generous慷慨的；D. enthusiastic热情的。根据后文“we believed that she would manage her”可知，作者放心女儿去旅行是因为女儿非常能干。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但梅根是一个非常有能力的人，我们相信她会成功地管理好她的关系。A. budgets预算；B. feelings感觉；C. connections连接，关系；D. behaviors行为。根据上文“individual, and we believed that she would manage her”可知，梅根很能干，所以她独自去旅行作者不担心，认为她会成功地管理好她的关系。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：梅根降落后第一次打电话给我们，告诉我们她的行李丢了。A. left离开；B. landed着陆，降落；C. boarded搭乘；D. returned返回。上文“put your child on a plane”提到送上飞机，所以是降落后打的电话。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过一个不眠之夜，我们的焦虑与日俱增，直到第二天早上梅根打来电话。A. reduced减少；B. mounted增加；C. emerged出现；D. disappeared消失。根据上文“After a sleepless night, our anxiety”可知，得知女儿行李丢了，作者的焦虑急剧增加。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：幸运的是，一位名叫卡罗尔的非常好的女士帮助梅根入住了一家酒店，并联系了机场工作人员，找到了她的行李。A. call at在……停留；B. check up检查；C. call off取消；D. check in入住。根据后文“a hotel and contact the airport staff to find her luggage”可知，女儿得到了好心人的帮助，入住了一家酒店。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：后来才知道有人错拿了她的行李。A. turned out结果是；B. found out查明；C. figured out弄清楚；D. made out理解。根据后文“later someone had taken her luggage by mistake”可知，事后才得知是有人错拿了行李。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她认出梅根是一个独自旅行的年轻大学生，现在在一个陌生的城市，她不认识任何人。A. knew知道；B. heard听见；C. recognized认出；D. predicted预测。根据上文“Carol arrived by plane in Munich in the middle of the night. She was a law professor from California.(卡罗尔半夜乘飞机到达慕尼黑。她是加州的法学教授)”可知，卡罗尔认出了梅根是一个大学生，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：她认出梅根是一个独自旅行的年轻大学生，现在在一个陌生的城市，她不认识任何人。A. alone单独地；B. around在周围；C. regularly定期地；D. lonely孤独地。根据后文“and was now in a strange city where she knew no one”指梅根独自旅行。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一个成年孩子的母亲，他们在旅途中需要依靠陌生人的善意，卡罗尔挺身而出，帮助他们。A. company陪伴；B. kindness善良；C. sympathy同情；D. encouragement鼓励。根据上文“a very nice lady named Carol helped her to”可知，此处指依靠陌生人的善意。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：作为一个成年孩子的母亲，他们在旅途中需要依靠陌生人的善意，卡罗尔挺身而出，帮助他们。A. by借助，经过；B. aside在旁边；C. away远离；D. forward向前。根据上文卡罗尔帮助梅根入住酒店和“Carol stepped”可知，此处指卡罗尔为女儿挺身而出，提供帮助。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后我们接通了卡罗尔的电话，并表达了我们的感激之情。A. gratitude感激；B. complaint投诉；C. satisfaction满足；D. happiness快乐。根据后文“I’m grateful to Carol”以及结合上文可知，卡罗尔帮助了作者的女儿，所以作者电话表达感激。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们发现卡罗尔有德国血统，她在德国教书是为了重新与她的德国根联系起来。A. deal交易；B. reunite团结；C. reconnect重新连接；D. correspond符合，通信。根据上文“We discovered that Carol had her German heritage”可知，卡罗尔有德国血统，她在德国教书是为了重新与她的德国根联系起来。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很感激卡罗尔在如此紧急的情况下帮助我们的女儿。A. urgent紧急的；B. dangerous危险的；C. undefined 不明确的；D. awkward尴尬的。根据上文可知，女儿下了飞机发现行李丢了，所以是紧急情况。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我将尝试以开放的方式帮助旅行者和新来的人。A. loyal忠诚的；B. open开放的；C. accustomed习惯的；D. conservative保守的。根据后文“assist travelers and help people who are new to our community”可知，作者愿意以开放的方式帮助旅行者和新来的人。故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Shanghai Opera House gave a pre view on Aug 25 of its upcoming production The Ninth Year of Yonghe, ____36____ will premiere (首映) at the Shanghai Grand Theatre. The production, inspired by one of the most ____37____ (celebrate) pieces of calligraphy in Chinese history, Lantingji Xu, has been directed by Wang Yabin. Last week the opera house invited members of the media to a tea party at Shen Yuan, a ____38____ (tradition) Chinese garden in the Expo Culture Park, ____39____ (watch) the performance.
“Wang Xizhi ____40____ (keep) geese in a pond in his backyard to observe their posture and movement,” says Ding Shenyang, chairman of the Shanghai Calligraphers’ Association. “It ____41____ (say) that the elegant way they floated on the water inspired him, and he borrowed ____42____ (skillful) the graceful curve of their necks to produce some of his strokes (笔画).”
“____43____ (create) this production was a most enjoyable journey,” says the show’s choreographer (编舞), Wang Yabin. “We focused on the creative process of this masterpiece of calligraphy.” “We tried to present the mental world of Wang Xizhi, his vision of the world, ____44____ how he found uplifting power by placing himself between heaven and earth _____45_____ part of nature,” she adds.
【答案】36. which
37. celebrated
38. traditional
39. to watch
40. kept 41. is said
42. skillfully
43. Creating
44. and 45. as
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。8月25日，上海歌剧院预演了即将在上海大剧院首演的话剧《永和九年》。文章主要介绍了这部话剧的一些背景知识。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：8月25日，上海歌剧院预演了即将在上海大剧院首演的话剧《永和九年》。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词The Ninth Year of Yonghe，在从句作主语，指物，故填which。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意：该剧由王亚斌执导，灵感来自中国历史上最著名的书法作品之一《兰亭集序》。修饰名词pieces of calligraphy应用形容词celebrated，故填celebrated。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：上周，歌剧院邀请媒体成员参加了在世博文化园的中国传统园林“沈园”举办的茶话会，观看演出。修饰名词garden应用形容词traditional，故填traditional。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：上周，歌剧院邀请媒体成员参加了在世博文化园的中国传统园林“沈园”举办的茶话会，观看演出。分析句子结构可知watch在句中作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to watch。
【40题详解】
考查时态。句意：上海书法家协会主席丁沈阳说：“王羲之把鹅养在后院的池塘里，观察它们的姿势和动作。”结合语境可知，动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时。故填kept。
【41题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：“据说，它们在水面上优雅的漂浮方式给了他灵感，他巧妙地借用了它们脖子上优美的曲线来创作他的一些笔画。”结合句意表示“据说……”句型为It is said that…。故填is said。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：“据说，它们在水面上优雅的漂浮方式给了他灵感，他巧妙地借用了它们脖子上优美的曲线来创作他的一些笔画。”修饰动词borrow应用副词skillfully，故填skillfully。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“创作这部作品是一段非常愉快的旅程，”该剧的编舞王亚斌说。此处作句子的主语应用动名词形式，首字母大写。故填Creating。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意：她补充说：“我们试图呈现王羲之的精神世界，他对世界的看法，以及他如何通过将自己置于天地之间作为自然的一部分来找到令人振奋的力量。”结合前后文语境可知为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：她补充说：“我们试图呈现王羲之的精神世界，他对世界的看法，以及他如何通过将自己置于天地之间作为自然的一部分来找到令人振奋的力量。”短语as part of表示“作为……的一部分”。故填as。
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，最近英语老师课上让同桌相互批阅英语作文。针对这一做法，老师想了解同学们的想法。请你用英语写一段反馈意见，内容包括；
1.分析此做法的利与弊；
2.提出建议。
注意：
1.词数80词左右；
2.题目已给出。
My Feedback
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【答案】范文
My Feedback
Recently, our English teacher required us to review each other's English compositions in class.
On one hand, this practice allows us to improve our English writing skills by learning from others' mistakes. On the other hand, it may cause inconsistency in feedback as each person has different opinions. Therefore, I suggest that the teacher provide more specific guidance on how to effectively review each other's work to ensure a consistent learning experience.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生假定是李华，最近英语老师课上让同桌相互批阅英语作文。针对这一做法，老师想了解同学们的想法。请你用英语写一段反馈意见。
【详解】1.词汇积累
要求：require→request
提高：improve→promote
导致：cause→lead to
建议：suggest→advise
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Therefore, I suggest that the teacher provide more specific guidance on how to effectively review each other's work to ensure a consistent learning experience.
拓展句：Therefore, I suggest that the teacher provide more specific guidance so that we can review effectively each other's work to ensure a consistent learning experience.
【点睛】[高分句型1] On one hand, this practice allows us to improve our English writing skills by learning from others' mistakes. (运用了动名词作宾语)
[高分句型2] On the other hand, it may cause inconsistency in feedback as each person has different opinions. (运用了as引导原因状语从句)
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。
Professional explorer Leo Houlding is no stranger to climbing. He’s been doing it since he was 10 years old and has made many expeditions across the globe including to the very top of Mt. Qomolangma, remote Arctic and Antarctic peaks, Yosemite Valley, and jungles of South America.
In 2020, Leo decided to celebrate his 40th birthday by showing his two children, Jackson and Freya, and wife Jessica, what he loves most: climbing cool mountains and exploring new lands. The family would spend four days together climbing the north ridge (山脊) of Piz Badile (巴迪莱峰), part of the picturesque Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy. Their destination was the top of Piz Badile, with nearly 11,000 feet tall.
The family have previously climbed a few other mountains in Europe but the Piz Badile climb was harder than the ones they climbed. In 2019, Leo and Jessica, together with their kids Freya and Jackson who were only six and two separately at the time, skied down Les Grandes Platiers in Flaine unassisted and unsupported. Leo reported this was one of his family life goals.
However, Freya wasn’t that confident as expected this time. So Jessica decided to encourage her by telling their dad’s story.
Their dad Leo grew up in the Lakes, a mountainous region in North West England, and started rock climbing at the age of 10. By the time Leo was 16 he had become the British Junior Indoor Climbing Champion. When he was only 18, Leo landed in Yosemite Valley with the similarly youthful Patch Hammond and made a landmark ascent (攀登). Leo is brave and never gives up in the face of difficulty.
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。
Paragraph 1:
Freya was moved and inspired by their dad’s story.
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Paragraph 2:
It took them three days to get to the top and they’d spend three nights camping there.
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【答案】范文
Freya was moved and inspired by their dad’s story. She said she would not give up, either. The family set out on a fine day. Freya made the travel completely by herself. Three- year-old Jackson was impressive too because he tried his best to climb all the way. When he was too tired to move, he had to be carried in his mother’s backpack. The lovely kids never cried because of tiredness or their physical pain. Their parents were happy to see their courage and perseverance.
It took them three days to get to the top and they’d spend three nights camping there. When they got to the peak, the two children were really excited. They were amazed at the view, which was beyond description. The nights were spent in the tent. Young Jackson said he enjoyed the part of the climb he was able to accomplish on his own and Freya said that although it was dangerous, she was happy and very proud of herself! The children were praised for their perseverance and unmatched determination.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了职业探险家利奥·霍丁为了庆祝自己的40岁生日，带着两个孩子杰克逊、弗雷娅和妻子杰西卡一起去攀登巴迪尔峰的北岭，路上弗雷娅被父亲的故事所感动和鼓舞表示不会放弃，而三岁的杰克逊也尽了最大努力。最终一家人爬上了山顶。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“弗雷娅被父亲的故事所感动和鼓舞”可知，第一段可描写两个孩子被鼓舞，都尽最大努力前进。
②由第二段首句内容“他们花了三天时间到达山顶，在那里露营了三个晚上”可知，第二段可描写一家人到达山顶之后的反应和感悟。
2.续写线索：弗雷娅被鼓舞——杰克逊尽最大努力——看到勇气和毅力父母高兴——到达山顶——看到美景满足——孩子感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①能够：be able to/be capable of
②完成：accomplish/finish
③尽最大努力：try one’s best/spare no effort
情绪类
①可爱：lovely/adorable
②无与伦比：unmatched/ incomparable
【点睛】[高分句型1] When he was too tired to move, he had to be carried in his mother’s backpack. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Young Jackson said he enjoyed the part of the climb he was able to accomplish on his own and Freya said that although it was dangerous, she was happy and very proud of herself!(运用了although引导让步状语)试卷类型：A
高 三 年 级 考 试
英 语 试 题
2024.01
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第一部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are four less well-known sites in Britain.
The Giant’s Causeway
Located on the northern coast of Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is a natural phenomenon that consists of thousands of interlocking basalt (玄武岩) columns. The columns were formed by an ancient volcanic eruption and now create an unforgettable landscape that looks like a path built by giants. Visitors can walk along the Causeway and take in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Avebury Circle
Avebury Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in Wiltshire, England. It is the largest stone circle in Europe, with stones up to 30 feet tall. The circle was created by Neolithic people around 2500 BC and is a proof to their engineering skills and cultural practices. Visitors can explore the circle and learn more about this ancient monument through guided tours and exhibitions.
Dartmoor
Dartmoor is a national park located in Devon, England, and is one of the most unspoiled (未被破坏的) places in the country. The park is famous for its wide-open spaces, rocky outcrops, and ancient stone circles. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching in Dartmoor, which is also home to an abundance of Dartmoor ponies, foxes, and peregrine falcons(游隼).
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre is a unique open-air amphitheater (圆形露天剧场) located on thecliffs of Cornwall, England. It was carved out of the rock face by Rowena Cade, who transformed her garden into a theater for performances. Today, visitors can attend professional productions at the Minack Theatre, which offers unforgettable views of the Atlantic Ocean and Porthcurno Bay.
1. Where can you have a chance to watch wild animals
A. Avebury Circle. B. Dartmoor.
C. The Giant’s Causeway. D. The Minack Theatre.
2. Which of the following is a fact presented in the passage
A. Dartmoor hardly keeps an original state.
B. The Giant’s Causeway was built by giants.
C. The Minack Theatre was not intended as a theatre.
D. Avebury Circle is the largest stone circle in the world.
3. How is the Giant’s Causeway different from the other sites
A. It is located in Ireland. B. It has ancient stone circles.
C. Visitors can have a close encounter with it. D. Visitors can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean.
B
When Yuan Qiu received his admission letter from Southwestern University, he smiled broadly from the wheelchair he’s used for five years. Then he turned to his mother, Xie Xianlian, and saw she quickly wiped tears away, pretending her eyes were blurred by sand.
The 18-year-old young man is from a poor, rural family in Chongqing. His father died of lung cancer when he was a child. Yuan was diagnosed with progressive muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症) when he was three years old. His older brother, who was paralyzed (瘫痪), died of the same disease at the age of 22. After long-term medication, Yuan decided to stop taking the medicine due to its high cost and there was no sign his health was getting better. The condition worsened as Yuan grew older. He could only walk slowly on flat ground and relied on others to carry him up and down stairs. When he was 14 years old, he could no longer stand up and had to use a wheelchair.
At first, his mother hesitated between continuing Yuan’s education and saving money for treatment. But Yuan was determined. “I must go to school or I will be absolutely useless,” he said. So Xie made a promise to herself: “I will never let my son drop out.” To her relief, Yuan was always willing to help her with farm work as much as he could. Yuan and his mother’s perseverance moved many people and also won the support of his teachers and classmates. “He never asked for more because of his disability,” one of Yuan’s teachers said, “His strong characteristics unconsciously encouraged me and the students.” Yuan’s stepfather also changed his attitude after seeing Yuan’s persistence and aspiration to study and gain knowledge. “I never complain to him, it is a loss that they didn’t get the chance to read,” Yuan said.
Through his own efforts, Yuan scored 670 in the college entrance exam. The Southwestern University said they will arrange a job for Xie, so she can better take care of her son while he is at university.
4. What does the underlined word “blurred” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Covered. B. Blocked. C. Indistinct. D. Invisible.
5. Which of the following best describes Yuan
A. Adaptable and indecisive. B. Persistent and sensitive.
C. Delicate and hard-working. D. Diligent and considerate.
6. What can we infer from the passage
A. Yuan’s condition improved with long-term medication.
B. Yuan always has a positive impact on the people around.
C. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, Yuan was paralyzed.
D. Yuan and his brother both had the same disease, but only he recovered.
7. Which of the following is the best title for this passage
A. An Unlucky Man’s Lucky Life
B. A Rural Student’s Journey to Education
C. A Young Man Who Received Help Is Grateful
D. A Young Man in a Wheelchair Is Admitted to University
C
Overlooking the Biblioteca degli Alberi is Milan’s “Vertical (垂直的) Forest”: two residential tower blocks built in 2014 that are covered in 800 trees,4,500 shrubs and 15,000 plants. If this forest was planted on the ground, it would cover 20,000 m2— the size of three and a half football fields.
Each year the trees will absorb 10,000 tons of CO2 and 57 tons of pollutants. They should also produce about 900 tons of oxygen. Boeri’s team of architects says the plants will also decrease the average air temperature, create noise barriers and boost biodiversity by creating a habitat for birds, insects and small animals.
It is not just physical wellbeing that is aided by large green structures in our cities. The team behind Sydney’s 100mhigh “vertical garden” claims it is a new form of “living architecture” that reminds us of “the restorative impact that nature has on our souls”. Just how restorative living near trees and plants is for our souls is open to debate; but studies in Germany have suggested that it can be extremely beneficial for our brains.
Scientists examined brain image sequences (顺序) of 341 elderly residents of Berlin, focusing particularly on the amygdala —the part of the brain that controls our fear responses and is responsible for stress and anxiety disorders. They found that there was strong connection between residents living within 1km of the forests on the edge of the city and those with the healthiest amygdala. A health y amygdala means being less likely to suffer from the stress and anxiety disorders controlled by this part of the brain. Mood and anxiety disorders are up to 56%higher in urban environments when compared to rural locations.
With two-thirds of the world’s population predicted to be living in cities by 2050 Milan’s Vertical Forest might show the world a way to create healthier, happier urban spaces.
8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The area of the city forest. B. The way of building city forest.
C. The positive influence on the city forest. D. The expected effect of the city forest.
9. What is the author’s attitude towards the Vertical Forest
A. Favorable. B. Suspicious. C. Objective. D. Indifferent.
10. Studies in Germany show that ______.
A amygdala controls our fear responses
B. living near forests is beneficial for our souls
C. people near the forests are less likely to feel anxious
D. more residents will live in Vertical Forest in the future
11. Which of the following may the author agree with
A. Cities are turning suitable for people to live in.
B. There is a worldwide focus on how to improve biodiversity.
C Milan’s Vertical Forest becomes an example of urban biodiversity.
D. The Vertical Forest covers the size of three and a half football fields.
D
Food shopping has become a dangerous pursuit. Ready-meals are packed with salt and preservatives (防腐剂) breakfast cereals are sweeter than chocolate bars, and processed meats are packed with nitrite-preservatives, which can form harmful compounds when cooked. A new term is catching on to describe these nutritional bad guys: ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Just how bad are UPFs, and what do they do to us
In his new book, “Ultra-Processed People”, Chris van Tulleken, a doctor and television presenter, argues that UPFs dominate the food supply in rich countries, and are also creeping into diets in low-and middle-income countries.
The concept of UPFs was put forward by Carlos Monteiro, a Brazilian scientist, in 2009.His team observed that although people in Brazil were buying less sugar and oil, rates of obesity and type-2 diabetes (糖尿病) were rising. That was because they were instead eating more sugar, fats and additives in packaged snacks and pre-made meals.
UPFs often go through many complicated industrial processes. That does not make them all unhealthy — a soya-based meat substitute can be part of a balanced meal — but the frequent consumption of UPFs causes a series of issues. Arguably, some UPFs are more alike to industrial products than food. There is plenty of evidence linking many ingredients in UPFs, such as sugar, salt, and saturated fats (反式脂肪), to negative health outcomes.
Yet UPFs are cheap, tasty and abundant, and for those on a tight budget or on specific diets, such as vegan (严格素食主义者), there are often few available alternatives. It is possible to eat well by selecting the right UPFs, such as whole-grain cereals. Government scientists at the American government’s Agricultural Research Service showed it was possible to build a health y diet with 91% of calories from selected UPFs. But Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition at New York University, criticised the study, saying the researchers had a conflict of interest through their links to the food industry. Better stay cautious in those tricky supermarket walkways.
12. How does the author introduce the topic in Paragraph 1
A. By analyzing certain reasons. B. By comparing different views.
C. By explaining the term of UPFs. D. By providing background information.
13. What makes UPFs so bad for our health
A. People are addicted to them.
B. UPFs contain no nutrition.
C. They are packed with artificial flavors.
D. They are calorie-rich, and nutrient-poor.
14. What does the author want to say about UPFs
A. All UPFs are not healthy. B. UPFs are good for nothing.
C. UPFs are not economical. D. UPFs are part of ready-meals.
15. What’s the opinion of Marion Nestle
A. A healthy diet can certainly be built from UPFs.
B. Think twice before choosing UPFs when shopping.
C. There’s an association between intake of UPFs and cancer.
D. Government scientists represent the interests of consumers.
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。
Your family may have special traditions. Whether making cookies, walking around to enjoy colorful lights, or watching a favorite holiday movie, these traditions can help you feel closer to the people you love. ____16____ Here’s how to get started.
Think about the traditions your family already has, then write them down. Ask older adults in your family what traditions they remember participating in as children. ____17____
Next, gather the thoughts you and your family may have for brand-new traditions. ____18____ For instance, you could discuss making a special once-a-year outing, like going to a nice restaurant or seeing a show.
____19____ Think about who those people are in your family. They can help you with creating the “guest list” for any special family gathering, picking a date and time, and choosing the setting. They can also help you plan a video call with loved ones who may live far away but still want to share in the fun.
Celebrating traditions is a great way to create family memories that last forever. Consider taking photos while you’re spending time together. If you try a new tradition, take time afterward to reflect on it. Did your family enjoy it Is there anything you would do differently next time The point of a tradition is to like it so much that you want to do it again. ____20____
A. Add those ideas to your list.
B. Traditions can be super simple.
C. Therefore, keep up the traditions once you establish them.
D. You can enjoy established traditions or create new ones together.
E. It’s also OK to change it in a way that works best for your family.
F. Many families have members who love to bring everyone together.
G. There could be some they might have forgotten but may enjoy reviving.
第二部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A few years ago, my daughter traveled to Europe. It’s always a bit nerve-wracking (伤脑筋的) to put your child on a plane heading to a new ____21____. But Meghan is a pretty ____22____ individual, and we believed that she would manage her ____23____ successfully.
In her first call to us after she ____24____, Meghan told us that her luggage had been lost. After a sleepless night, our anxiety ____25____ until Meghan called in the morning. Luckily for Meghan, a very nice lady named Carol helped her to ____26____ a hotel and contact the airport staff to find her luggage. It ____27____ later someone had taken her luggage by mistake.
Carol arrived by plane in Munich in the middle of the night. She was a law professor from California. She ____28____ that Meghan was a young college student traveling ____29____ and was now in a strange city where she knew no one. Being a mother of grown children, who had, in their travels, needed to rely on the ____30____ of strangers, Carol stepped ____31____ to help.
We then put through Carol’s number and expressed our ____32____. We discovered that Carol had her German heritage, and was teaching in Germany to ____33____ with her German roots. I’m grateful to Carol for helping our daughter out in such a(n) ____34____ situation. I’ll try to be ____35____ to ways to assist travelers and help people who are new to our community.
21.
A. school B. company C. position D. destination
22.
A. capable B. positive C. generous D. enthusiastic
23.
A. budgets B. feelings C. connections D. behaviors
24.
A. left B. landed C. boarded D. returned
25.
A. reduced B. mounted C. emerged D. disappeared
26.
A. call at B. check up C. call off D. check in
27.
A. turned out B. found out C. figured out D. made out
28.
A. knew B. heard C. recognized D. predicted
29.
A. alone B. around C. regularly D. lonely
30.
A. company B. kindness C. sympathy D. encouragement
31.
A. by B. aside C. away D. forward
32.
A. gratitude B. complaint C. satisfaction D. happiness
33.
A. deal B. reunite C. reconnect D. correspond
34.
A. urgent B. dangerous C. undefined D. awkward
35.
A. loyal B. open C. accustomed D. conservative
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Shanghai Opera House gave a pre view on Aug 25 of its upcoming production The Ninth Year of Yonghe, ____36____ will premiere (首映) at the Shanghai Grand Theatre. The production, inspired by one of the most ____37____ (celebrate) pieces of calligraphy in Chinese history, Lantingji Xu, has been directed by Wang Yabin. Last week the opera house invited members of the media to a tea party at Shen Yuan, a ____38____ (tradition) Chinese garden in the Expo Culture Park, ____39____ (watch) the performance.
“Wang Xizhi ____40____ (keep) geese in a pond in his backyard to observe their posture and movement,” says Ding Shenyang, chairman of the Shanghai Calligraphers’ Association. “It ____41____ (say) that the elegant way they floated on the water inspired him, and he borrowed ____42____ (skillful) the graceful curve of their necks to produce some of his strokes (笔画).”
“____43____ (create) this production was a most enjoyable journey,” says the show’s choreographer (编舞), Wang Yabin. “We focused on the creative process of this masterpiece of calligraphy.” “We tried to present the mental world of Wang Xizhi, his vision of the world, ____44____ how he found uplifting power by placing himself between heaven and earth _____45_____ part of nature,” she adds.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，最近英语老师课上让同桌相互批阅英语作文。针对这一做法，老师想了解同学们的想法。请你用英语写一段反馈意见，内容包括；
1.分析此做法的利与弊；
2.提出建议。
注意：
1.词数80词左右；
2.题目已给出。
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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。
Professional explorer Leo Houlding is no stranger to climbing. He’s been doing it since he was 10 years old and has made many expeditions across the globe including to the very top of Mt. Qomolangma, remote Arctic and Antarctic peaks, Yosemite Valley, and jungles of South America.
In 2020, Leo decided to celebrate his 40th birthday by showing his two children, Jackson and Freya, and wife Jessica, what he loves most: climbing cool mountains and exploring new lands. The family would spend four days together climbing the north ridge (山脊) of Piz Badile (巴迪莱峰), part of the picturesque Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy. Their destination was the top of Piz Badile, with nearly 11,000 feet tall.
The family have previously climbed a few other mountains in Europe but the Piz Badile climb was harder than the ones they climbed. In 2019, Leo and Jessica, together with their kids Freya and Jackson who were only six and two separately at the time, skied down Les Grandes Platiers in Flaine unassisted and unsupported. Leo reported this was one of his family life goals.
However, Freya wasn’t that confident as expected this time. So Jessica decided to encourage her by telling their dad’s story.
Their dad Leo grew up in the Lakes, a mountainous region in North West England, and started rock climbing at the age of 10. By the time Leo was 16 he had become the British Junior Indoor Climbing Champion. When he was only 18, Leo landed in Yosemite Valley with the similarly youthful Patch Hammond and made a landmark ascent (攀登). Leo is brave and never gives up in the face of difficulty.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Freya was moved and inspired by their dad’s story.
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Paragraph 2:
It took them three days to get to the top and they’d spend three nights camping there.
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