沧衡名校联盟高三年级2023—2024学年上学期期末联考
英语
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the man want to go
A. Victoria. B. The Central. C. Bond Street.
2. What is the man doing now
A. Watching TV. B. Reading aloud. C. Washing clothes.
3. What season is it right now
A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
4. How does the man feel about the newspaper
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Uninterested.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A A party. B. An accident. C. A TV program.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Mother and son.
7. How will the speakers go to London tomorrow
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By plane.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man complaining to the woman
A. There is too much noise. B. The food is not tasty. C. He will be late for work.
9. Why did the woman make a mistake
A. She was too careless. B. She was too tired. C. She was too busy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of her present job
A. It’s interesting. B. It’s well-paid. C. It’s boring.
11. Which languages is the woman good at
A. English and French. B. French and German. C. English and Chinese.
12. What benefit does the new job offer
A. Health care. B. Free travel. C. Paid leave.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why is the man in Australia now
A. To study. B. To do business. C. To visit his parents.
14. What does the man think is the most important
A. A happy marriage. B. A good environment. C. Personal development.
15. How does the woman respond to the man’s views
A. She agrees with them. B. She disagrees with them. C. She is uncertain about them.
16. What are the speakers talking about
A. Family affairs. B. Office work. C. Future plans.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long did the power cut last in the capital
A. Around two hours. B. About three hours. C. Over five hours.
18. What happened to the subway system at 6:00 pm
A. It fell into total darkness.
B. Its light system worked again.
C. Its public service came to a slop.
19. What was the temperature in Buenos Aires on Wednesday
A. 39℃. B. 41℃. C. 43℃.
20. What caused the power failure in the capital
A. A field fire. B. Electric lines. C. A factory accident.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Eurail pass and EU Interrail pass
The Eurail pass is designed for travelers from outside of Europe and the EU Interrail pass for Europeans has been around for decades. Travelers under the age of 27 can enjoy a 25% discount — with prices starting at ? 194 for the EU Interrail pass and equal $211 for the Eurail pass for travel lo up to 33 countries over four travel days within one month.
Working holiday visa
This visa (签证) scheme offers both work and leisure opportunities for young people in a longer-term adventure. Some 50 countries across the globe allow people between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply for the 12-month visa program, permitting young adventurers to live and work in a new country.
The International Student Identity Card
Being a student has no age limit, so this part is useful for anyone who’s at college. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is a globally recognized proof of student ID. Students with the ISIC can enjoy discounts at tourist attractions, air tickets and deals on car rental. Discounts are always changing, so check the ISIC website for any terms and conditions.
Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines tickets
Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) offer discounted rates to travelers aged 12-25. The only requirement is an ID upon check-in or boarding. Norwegian and SAS both fly internationally as well as across Europe, so these discounted tickets offer plenty of chances for adventure.
1. What can we learn about the Eurail pass
A. It costs ? 194 at most. B. It appeared a few months ago.
C. It is intended for Europeans. D. It is legally acceptable for one month.
2. What can a student with a working holiday visa do
A. Enjoy a 25% discount at tourist attractions. B. Work in a foreign country for a year.
C Travel in more than 60 countries. D. Order SAS tickets for free.
3. Which program is not targeted at special age groups
A. Working holiday visa. B. Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines tickets.
C. Eurail pass and EU Interrail pass. D. The International Student Identity Card.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了几个为年轻人出国提供折扣和便利的项目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Eurail pass and EU Interrail pass部分中“Travelers under the age of 27 can enjoy a 25% discount — with prices starting at ? 194 for the EU Interrail pass and equal $211 for the Eurail pass for travel lo up to 33 countries over four travel days within one month.(27岁以下的旅客可以享受25%的折扣——EU Interrail pass的起价为194欧元，Eurail pass的起价为211美元，可以在一个月内的4天内旅行到33个国家)”可知，Eurail pass在一个月内是有效的，故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Working holiday visa部分中“Some 50 countries across the globe allow people between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply for the 12-month visa program, permitting young adventurers to live and work in a new country.(全球约有50个国家允许年龄在18岁至30岁之间的人申请为期12个月的签证计划，允许年轻的冒险家在一个新的国家生活和工作)”可知，持有工作假期签证的学生可以在外国工作一年，故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The International Student Identity Card部分中“Being a student has no age limit, so this part is useful for anyone who’s at college. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is a globally recognized proof of student ID.(作为一名学生没有年龄限制，所以这部分对任何在大学的人都很有用。国际学生身份证(ISIC)是全球公认的学生身份证明)”可知，国际学生证对学生没有年龄要求，故选D。
B
An associate university professor in Florida has completed his research mission and set a new world record in the process: living 100 days beneath the ocean’s surface.
On Friday morning, Dr. Joseph Dituri felt the sun’s rays for the first time since he began the project 22 feet below the waters of Key Largo, Florida, on March 1.
Dituri,55, a biomedical engineer who teaches at the University of South Florida and calls himself “Dr. Deep Sea”, spent just over three months at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, the only underwater hotel in the United States.
The research project, Project Neptune 100, was organized by the Key Largo-based Marine Resources Development Foundation and focused on ocean conservation research and studying how high pressure affects the human body.
The US Navy veteran said he’d noticed one impact: The water pressure seems to have shrunken his height by half an inch. Dituri stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall before starting his mission, the University of South Florida stated in a news release.
The scientist began the project with a belief that increased pressure could help humans live longer and prevent aging-related diseases, the news release said. Dituri said he hopes his underwater research will benefit the treatment of a variety of illnesses, including traumatic brain injuries.
Dituri also used the project as an educational experience for the youth. “We have interacted with thousands of school children to get them interested in science, technology, engineering and math, “Dituri told Guinness World Records on June 8. While underwater, he continued teaching his college students virtually.
Dituri broke the Guinness World Record for longest time living underwater at the 74-day mark of his project, on May 13. The previous record stood at 73 days, two hours and 34 minutes, set at the same location al Dituri’s successful attempt.
4. When did Dr. Joseph Dituri probably return to the surface
A. On March 1. B. On May 13. C. On June 9. D. On June 19.
5. Why did Dr. Joseph Dituri take part in the project
A. To challenge his limits. B. To encourage good teamwork.
C. For scientific research. D. For personal enthusiasm.
6. What did Dr. Joseph Dituri expect of living underwater
A. It’s beneficial to human health. B. It does harm to human body.
C. It’s a very painful experience. D. It’s the same as living on land.
7. What would be the most suitable title for the text
A. What Is Living Underwater Really Like
B. Can Humans Live Underwater for 100 Days
C. “Dr. Deep Sea” Interacts with Children Underwater
D. “Dr. Deep Sea” Breaks Record for Living Underwater
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了佛罗里达州大学副教授Dr. Joseph Dituri完成了一项在海洋表面下生活100天的研究任务，并创下了新的世界纪录。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“An associate university professor in Florida has completed his research mission and set a new world record in the process: living 100 days beneath the ocean’s surface. (佛罗里达州一位大学副教授完成了他的研究任务，并在此过程中创造了一项新的世界纪录：在海洋表面下生活100天。)”可知，Dr. Joseph Dituri在海洋表面下生活了100天；再根据文章第二段“On Friday morning, Dr. Joseph Dituri felt the sun’s rays for the first time since he began the project 22 feet below the waters of Key Largo, Florida, on March 1. (自3月1日在佛罗里达州Key Largo水下22英尺处开始这个项目以来，周五早上，Joseph Dituri博士第一次感受到阳光。)”可知，该项目开始于3月1日。由此可知，100天后，即6月9日，Joseph Dituri博士回到地面。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The research project, Project Neptune 100, was organized by the Key Largo-based Marine Resources Development Foundation and focused on ocean conservation research and studying how high pressure affects the human body. (这项名为“海王星100计划”的研究项目是由总部位于基拉戈的海洋资源开发基金会组织的，重点是海洋保护研究和研究高压对人体的影响。)”以及第六段“The scientist began the project with a belief that increased pressure could help humans live longer and prevent aging-related diseases, the news release said. Dituri said he hopes his underwater research will benefit the treatment of a variety of illnesses, including traumatic brain injuries. (新闻发布会上说，这位科学家开始这个项目时相信，增加压力可以帮助人类延长寿命，预防与衰老有关的疾病。Dituri说，他希望他的水下研究将有助于治疗各种疾病，包括创伤性脑损伤。)”可知，Dituri参加这个项目是为了用于科学研究。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第六段“The scientist began the project with a belief that increased pressure could help humans live longer and prevent aging-related diseases, the news release said. Dituri said he hopes his underwater research will benefit the treatment of a variety of illnesses, including traumatic brain injuries. (新闻发布会上说，这位科学家开始这个项目时相信，增加压力可以帮助人类延长寿命，预防与衰老有关的疾病。Dituri说，他希望他的水下研究将有助于治疗各种疾病，包括创伤性脑损伤。)”可知，Dituri认为增加压力可以帮助人类延长寿命。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“An associate university professor in Florida has completed his research mission and set a new world record in the process: living 100 days beneath the ocean’s surface. (佛罗里达州一位大学副教授完成了他的研究任务，并在此过程中创造了一项新的世界纪录：在海洋表面下生活100天。)”、第三段“Dituri,55, a biomedical engineer who teaches at the University of South Florida and calls himself “Dr. Deep Sea”, spent just over three months at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, the only underwater hotel in the United States. (55岁的Dituri是一名生物医学工程师，在南佛罗里达大学任教，自称“深海博士”。他在美国唯一的水下旅馆——Jules海底旅馆——的翡翠泻湖底部呆了三个多月。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要报道了自称“深海博士”的佛罗里达州大学副教授Dr. Joseph Dituri完成了一项在海洋表面下生活100天的研究任务，并创下了新的世界纪录。故选D。
C
Think of your most prized possession. Now, imagine you decide you must sell this item. How much is it worth to you How much would you charge for it And would anyone else want to buy it at that price
Let’s consider the real-world example of a yard sale. Before your neighbors come to look at your things, you must first decide on the prices for them. For you, each item has a story, and some items may even evoke strong emotions.
Let’s say you’re selling a pair of special edition sports shoes that you took care of and really enjoyed wearing on special occasions. With these sweet memories in mind, you put a price tag of $130 on the shoes. However, a customer offers $50 for them. You think, “How could they not see how special and valuable these are ”
In financial transactions like this, sellers often believe their own items are worth more than what buyers are willing to pay. This occurs because buyers do not have the seller’s experiences with and emotional attachment to the items. Buyers want a good deal, and they’re not willing to pay what the seller is asking for.
This negotiation process can even feel a little painful for the seller—over losing something and the buyer not valuing it as much. Economists suggest this dynamic occurs through the endowment effect (禀赋效应)—people’s tendency to value things they own more highly than they would if they did not own them. The endowment effect can take hold anytime we feel a sense of ownership over a product, and it can happen quickly.
As the saying goes, “Emotions gel the best of us.” There is nothing wrong with being proud of owning things and treasuring your experiences with them. But when you consider selling a prized possession, think about whether you’re fully ready to part with il. The past is the past, though. Removing your emotional attachment to material possessions can help you make more accurate assessments of how much your items are truly worth.
8. What does the underlined word “evoke” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Advocate. B. Cause. C. Identify. D. Control.
9. What makes you put a price tag of $130 on your shoes according to paragraph3
A. Your fondness for the shoes. B. Your ignorance of the market.
C. The high quality of the shoes. D. The special function of the shoes.
10. Which can best illustrate the result of endowment effect
A. One likes collecting old things.
B. One tends to buy expensive goods.
C. One offers a lower price when shopping.
D. One charges a higher-than-usual price for something.
11. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To make a suggestion. B. To introduce a theory.
C. To analyze a phenomenon. D. To provide some evidence.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“禀赋效应”的现象，并建议消除对物质财富的情感依恋，更准确地评估物品的价值。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文“For you, each item has a story(对你来说，每件物品都有一个故事)”和下文的emotions可知，此处是指一些物品可能会“唤起”一些情感，所以推知划线词是“引起、唤起”的意思。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Let’s say you’re selling a pair of special edition sports shoes that you took care of and really enjoyed wearing on special occasions. With these sweet memories in mind, you put a price tag of $130 on the shoes.(假设你正在销售一双特别版的运动鞋，你很喜欢在特殊场合穿它。带着这些甜蜜的回忆，你给这双鞋标上了130美元的价格。)”可知，你对这双鞋的喜爱让你给这双鞋贴上了130美元的价格标签。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Economists suggest this dynamic occurs through the endowment effect (禀赋效应)—people’s tendency to value things they own more highly than they would if they did not own them.(经济学家认为，这种动态是通过禀赋效应发生的——人们倾向于认为自己拥有的东西比自己没有拥有的东西更有价值。)”可知，一个人对某物收取比平常更高的价格，最能说明禀赋效应的结果。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The past is the past, though. Removing your emotional attachment to material possessions can help you make more accurate assessments of how much your items are truly worth.(不过，过去的就让它过去吧。消除对物质财富的情感依恋可以帮助你更准确地评估你的物品到底值多少钱。)”可知，最后一段的目的是提出建议。故选A项。
D
Fire threats and environmental concerns have led some US cities to give up the traditional Fourth of July fireworks in favor of spectacular drone (无人机) light shows this year.
Maybe most importantly, the drones being employed by more and more cities for Fourth of July celebrations don’t leave behind a blanket of smoke at a time when America’s air quality is already at its worst in decades. Cities making the switch to high-tech shows say there’ re plenty of other reasons people may want to avoid traditional fireworks.
“Fireworks can be harmful to people who suffer from PTSD or families who have dogs. Salt Lake City has more households with dogs than we do with kids,” said Lynze Twede, an events manager for Salt Lake City Public Lands. The Southern California cities of La Jolla and Ocean Beach also cited animals as a key driver behind their switch to a July Fourth drone show.
There’s also the risk of starting actual fires with annual fireworks shows. An estimated 12,264 fires were started by fireworks displays in 2021.
But data also shows that much of the wildfire risk comes not from grand public displays, but from the small-scale shows set off on streets and sidewalks. Consumer-grade fireworks usage rose quickly across the US in recent years, when people looked for ways to celebrate life’s milestones in their own backyards.
Trying something new has been met with mixed reaction from the community but, as Dan Kingdom, owner of WK Real Estate in Boulder, says, “The turnaway from fireworks is considered by many to be the way of the future. Drones are reusable; with fireworks, you have smoke, other fallout like debris, and noise that stresses out dogs and people with PTSD.”
It may be too early to tell how the new trend in alternatives at the city level may get close to smaller shows and consumers, but price is a limiting factor: those high-tech displays are expensive.
12. What is the top consideration of people in Ocean Beach when choosing drone shows
A. Reducing fire risks. B. Protecting animals.
C. Improving air quality. D. Attending to people with PTSD.
13. What can we learn about America from the last three paragraphs
A. Grand public displays are more preferred celebrations.
B. Small-scale shows lead to more wildfires.
C. The usage of fireworks has been on the decrease.
D. Drones will replace fireworks very soon.
14. What is Dan Kingdom’s attitude to choosing drone light shows for celebration
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Supportive. D. Disapproving.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. How Americans celebrate special events.
B. The harm fireworks have done lo America.
C The development of drone shows in some American cities.
D. Why some US cities choose drone shows instead of fireworks.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，今年美国一些城市放弃了传统的7月4日烟花表演，取而代之的是壮观的无人机灯光表演，文章介绍了这种转变的原因。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The Southern California cities of La Jolla and Ocean Beach also cited animals as a key driver behind their switch to a July Fourth drone show.(南加州城市La Jolla和Ocean Beach也表示，动物是他们转向7月4日无人机展的关键驱动因素)”可知，Ocean Beach选择无人机表演的首要考虑是保护动物，故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“But data also shows that much of the wildfire risk comes not from grand public displays, but from the small-scale shows set off on streets and sidewalks.(但数据也显示，大部分野火风险不是来自大型的公共表演，而是来自街道和人行道上的小型表演)”可知，小规模的表演导致更多的野火，故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“as Dan Kingdom, owner of WK Real Estate in Boulder, says, ‘The turnaway from fireworks is considered by many to be the way of the future. Drones are reusable; with fireworks, you have smoke, other fallout like debris, and noise that stresses out dogs and people with PTSD.’(正如博尔德市WK房地产公司的老板Dan Kingdom所说：‘许多人认为，远离烟花是未来的趋势。无人机是可重复使用的；烟花会产生烟雾、碎片等其他沉降物和噪音，让狗和患有创伤后应激障碍的人感到压力。’)”可知，Dan Kingdom对于选择无人机表演的庆祝方式持支持态度，故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段“Fire threats and environmental concerns have led some US cities to give up the traditional Fourth of July fireworks in favor of spectacular drone (无人机) light shows this year.(由于火灾威胁和对环境的担忧，今年美国一些城市放弃了传统的7月4日烟花表演，取而代之的是壮观的无人机灯光表演)”可知，今年美国一些城市放弃了传统的7月4日烟花表演，取而代之的是壮观的无人机灯光表演，文章介绍了这种转变的原因，D项“为什么一些美国城市选择无人机表演而不是烟花”能总结文章大意，故选D。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Sleep may be the single biggest factor in maintaining a healthy brain and positive mental health. This is especially true if you are under the age of 20.
What is interesting—and problematic—is that most of us live with a sleep debt: in fact we are not getting enough sleep, so we are constantly sleep-deprived (睡眠不足). ____16____
One of the most common signs of having a sleep debt is feeling like you are in a brain fog, where things are not as clear and focused as they should be. ____17____ Further, having a sleep debt can damage all of your brain’s systems-the ones that support perception, memory, attention, decision-making and even learning.
____18____ Doctors and researchers recommend between seven and nine hours of sleep per night for adults. If you sleep more than that, it is worth talking with a doctor because oversleeping can be bad for you as well.
____19____ First, try to go to bed at the same time every night and try waking up at the same time every day. It’s important to know that you cannot oversleep to make up for a lack of sleep. In fact, sleeping in on the weekend is one of the worst things you can do to recover from a sleep shortage. Another thing you can do to improve the quality of your sleep is to avoid looking at your phones or computers before you go to bed. ____20____ Finally, having a healthy, well-balanced diet and getting sufficient exercise have also been shown to improve sleep health and sleep quality.
A. Why should we get a good night’s sleep
B. What can we do to improve the quality of our sleep
C. You might wonder what a normal amount of sleep is.
D. Sleeping too much is associated with many health problems.
E. And living with a sleep debt has a negative impact on brain function.
F. The technology used to make these screens makes it hard for us to fall asleep.
G. A lack of sleep can also make us more emotional and can contribute to depression.
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. C 19. B 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是睡眠不足的坏处和如何提高睡眠质量。
【16题详解】
空前“in fact we are not getting enough sleep, so we are constantly sleep-deprived (事实上，我们没有得到足够的睡眠，所以我们经常被剥夺睡眠)”说明了我们有睡眠不足的问题，空格处应该说睡眠不足的坏处，为接下来将提高睡眠质量的方法做铺垫，E选项“And living with a sleep debt has a negative impact on brain function. (睡眠不足会对大脑功能产生负面影响。)”说明了睡眠不足的不利影响，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
空前“One of the most common signs of having a sleep debt is feeling like you are in a brain fog, where things are not as clear and focused as they should be. (睡眠不足最常见的迹象之一就是感觉自己处于脑雾中，事情不像应该的那样清晰和集中。)”说明的是睡眠不足的迹象，空后“Further, having a sleep debt can damage all of your brain’s systems-the ones that support perception, memory, attention, decision-making and even learning. (此外，睡眠不足会损害你所有的大脑系统——那些支持感知、记忆、注意力、决策甚至学习的系统。)”说明了睡眠不足的坏处，空格处也应该是关于睡眠不足的不好的影响的，G选项“A lack of sleep can also make us more emotional and can contribute to depression. (睡眠不足也会使我们更加情绪化，从而导致抑郁。)”说明了睡眠不足的坏处，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
【18题详解】
空后“Doctors and researchers recommend between seven and nine hours of sleep per night for adults. (医生和研究人员建议成年人每晚睡7到9个小时。)”说明的是医生和研究人员建议的恰当的睡眠时间，因此空格处应该提出恰当的睡眠时间长度这个话题，C选项“You might wonder what a normal amount of sleep is. (你可能想知道正常的睡眠时间是多少。)”提出了正常的睡眠时间，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选C。
【19题详解】
空后“First, try to go to bed at the same time every night and try waking up at the same time every day. (首先，试着每晚在同一时间睡觉，每天在同一时间起床。)”和“Another thing you can do to improve the quality of your sleep is to avoid looking at your phones or computers before you go to bed. (提高睡眠质量的另一件事是睡前不要看手机或电脑。)”说明的是提高睡眠质量的具体方法，因此空格处应该引出这些方法，B选项“What can we do to improve the quality of our sleep (我们能做些什么来提高睡眠质量呢？)”以问题的方式提出了提高睡眠质量的方法，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选B。
【20题详解】
空前“Another thing you can do to improve the quality of your sleep is to avoid looking at your phones or computers before you go to bed. (提高睡眠质量的另一件事是睡前不要看手机或电脑。)”说明了提高睡眠质量的另一个方法是睡前不看手机或电脑，空格处应该解释为什么不能看手机或电脑，F选项“The technology used to make these screens makes it hard for us to fall asleep. (用于制造这些屏幕的技术让我们很难入睡。)”说明制造手机和电脑屏幕的技术使人难以入睡，解释了为什么睡前不能看手机或电脑，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Christian Bowers, now 24, has Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) and it’s been hard for him to find good friends. His mom, Donna Herter, said his lack of friends was making him feel ____21____.
Herter didn’t know who to turn to. So, she posted it on Facebook. “I just basically said that I was looking for a young ____22____,” she said. “I told them that I’d pay them $80 for two hours to just ____23____ and play video games with him. All he ____24____ wants is just a guy friend to do guy stuff with.”
Herter said Christian attends events for people with special ____25____, but he “desires a friendship with somebody who is ____26____”.
Herter sent the post at I am and when she woke up, it had about 5,000 comments. She saw parents ____27____ suggestions, others volunteering to help. “My hands were ____28____. I was sweating,” she said.
After ____29____ a few local guys in Wentzville, Minnesota, Donna ____30____ it down to seven who now visit Christian once a week.
James Hasting was one of the men she ____31____. Hasting said he works with people with disabilities and it’s something he has a(n) ____32____ for. He said he had visited Christian three times so far and they had a wonderful time together.
“Though on the ____33____ we may look different, deep down we have ____34____ and getting along should be easy,” Hasting said. He hopes to ____35____ others to form friendships-because you never know how much it means to someone.
21.
A. independent B. depressed C. curious D. surprised
22.
A. man B. teacher C. girl D. student
23.
A. show off B. hang out C. move on D. calm down
24.
A. suddenly B. regularly C. temporarily D. really
25.
A. skills B. hobbies C. needs D. choices
26.
A. normal B. strong C. professional D. brilliant
27.
A. collecting B. rejecting C. offering D. comparing
28.
A. waving B. crossing C. aching D. shaking
29.
A. consulting B. interviewing C. informing D. persuading
30.
A. broke B. wrote C. narrowed D. turned
31.
A. selected B. refused C. assisted D. protected
32.
A. indicator B. requirement C. mode D. passion
33.
A. education B. spot C. strength D. surface
34.
A. similarities B. experiences C. responsibilities D. feelings
35.
A. allow B. inspire C. warn D. request
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述患有唐氏综合征的Christian Bowers缺乏朋友，他的母亲Donna Herter为他发帖寻找朋友，得到了热情的回应。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的母亲Donna Herter说，他缺乏朋友，这让他感到沮丧。A. independent独立的；B. depressed沮丧的；C. curious好奇的；D. surprised惊讶的。根据“his lack of friends”及常识可知，缺少朋友让Christian感到沮丧，故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我只是说我在找一个年轻人，”她说。A. man人；B. teacher老师；C. girl女孩；D. student学生。结合下文“a guy friend”可知，此处指“一个年轻人”，故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我告诉他们，我愿意付他们80美元，让他们和他一起玩两个小时的电子游戏。A. show off炫耀；B. hang out闲逛；C. move on继续前进；D. calm down冷静下来。结合空后“play video games”和下文“a guy friend to do guy stuff with”可知，此处指朋友间会做的事情，hang out“闲逛”符合语境，故选B。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他真正想要的只是一个男性朋友一起去做属于男孩的事情。A. suddenly突然；B. regularly有规律地；C. temporarily临时地；D. really真正地。上文“it’s been hard for him to find good friends”提到Christian很难找到好朋友，结合空后“wants is just a guy friend to do guy stuff with”可知，他真正想要的只是一个男性朋友一起去做属于男孩的事情，故选D。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Herter说，Christian参加了为有特殊需要的人举办的活动，但他“希望与正常人建立友谊”。A. skills技能；B. hobbies爱好；C. needs需要；D. choices选择。根据文章首句“Christian Bowers, now 24, has Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) and it’s been hard for him to find good friends.(现年24岁的Christian Bowers患有唐氏综合征，他很难找到好朋友)”可知，Christian患有唐氏综合征，故是参加为有特殊需要的人举办的活动，故选C。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. normal正常的；B. strong强壮的；C. professional专业的；D. brilliant聪颖的。根据上文“events for people with special ____5____”以及下文提到妈妈为他发帖征友可知，参加活动的都是有特殊需求的人群，Christian想要和正常人交朋友，故选A。
27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她看到家长们主动提供建议，其他人自愿提供帮助。A. collecting收集；B. rejecting拒绝；C. offering主动提供；D. comparing比较。根据上文“it had about 5,000 comments”以及空后“others volunteering to help”可知，大家对她的帖子反应强烈，家长们积极提供建议，还有人自愿提供帮助，故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我的手在颤抖。我出汗了，”她说。A. waving挥手；B. crossing交叉；C. aching疼痛；D. shaking颤抖。根据“I was sweating”可知，Herter看到大家的积极反应，应是很激动，手在颤抖，故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在和明尼苏达Wentzville的几个当地人面谈后，Donna把范围缩小到七个人，他们现在每周去看望Christian一次。A. consulting咨询；B. interviewing面谈；C. informing通知；D. persuading说服。结合语境以及“Donna ____10____ it down to seven”可知，很多人自愿提供帮助，Donna应是和当地人面谈，筛选合适的人，故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. broke打破；B. wrote写；C. narrowed缩小；D. turned翻转。根据“down to seven”可知，此处指把人数缩小到七个人，故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：James Hasting是她选择的人之一。A. selected选择；B. refused拒绝；C. assisted帮助；D. protected保护。上文提到Donna面谈、缩小人数范围等，是为了选择合适的人，故此处指“James Hasting是她选择的人之一”，故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Hasting说，他与残疾人一起工作，这是他所热爱的事情。A. indicator标志；B. requirement要求；C. mode模式；D. passion热情。根据“Hasting said he works with people with disabilities”以及“He said he had visited Christian three times so far”可知，Hasting与残疾人一起工作，每周看望Christian三次，这应是他喜欢的事情，故选D。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“虽然表面上我们可能看起来不同，但在内心深处我们有相似之处，相处应该很容易，”Hasting说。A. education教育；B. spot地点；C. strength力量；D. surface表面。此处和“deep down”形成对比，指“虽然表面上我们可能看起来不同”，故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. similarities相似点；B. experiences经历；C. responsibilities责任；D. feelings感觉。根据“Though on the ____13____ we may look different”表达的让步语气以及“getting along should be easy”可知，两人有相似之处，故选A。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他希望激励他人建立友谊——因为你永远不知道这对一个人有多重要。A. allow允许；B. inspire激励；C. warn警告；D. request要求。根据“because you never know how much it means to someone”可知，你永远不知道友谊对一个人有多重要，故他希望激励人们建立友谊，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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
A man who recently made his 27th attempt al passing the gaokao, China’s national college entrance examination, has ended up falling short of his goal.
Liang Shi, 56, scored 424 points out of a total of 750, which was 34 points ____36____(low) than the minimum requirement for being admitted into the second batch of universities in Sichuan Province, Cover News reported.
Liang ____37____(previous) said that he would go to a satisfactory university ____38____ stop sitting the gaokao if he managed to meet the requirement for the second batch of universities. However, he was unable to hit that line, ____39____ meant Liang would not reach that target this year.
The Sichuan native first took the gaokao in 1983. After the first few failed ____40____(attempt), his parents persuaded him ____41____(enter) a technical school, but he quit after a year. He worked different jobs, got married and earned ____42____ small fortune, while retaking the test several times. Since 2010, he has sat the gaokao every year. Two years ago, he switched from science subjects in the gaokao ____43____ liberal arts.
Some netizens have been critical of Liang’s “unremitting” attitude, ____44____(comment) he is just putting on a show. But Liang insisted that getting a good score in the gaokao was the only way for him to realize his dream of becoming a college student, and that anything else wasn’t a concern for him. And he also ____45____(state) he would persist in his dream.
【答案】36. lower
37. previously
38. and 39. which
40. attempts
41. to enter
42. a 43. to
menting
45. stated
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是每年都参加高考的梁实的故事。
【36题详解】
考查比较级。句意：据《封面新闻》报道，56岁的梁实在总分750分中只得了424分，比四川省第二批大学录取的最低要求低34分。由than可知，空格处用比较级lower，故填lower。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：梁此前曾表示，如果他能够达到第二批大学的要求，他就会去一所满意的大学，不再参加高考。空格处用副词修饰动词said，previous的副词是previously，意为“先前地”，故填previously。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：梁此前曾表示，如果他能达到第二批大学的录取要求，他将去一所满意的大学，不再参加高考。go和stop之间是并列关系，句子是肯定句，因此空格处用and表并列，故填and。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：然而，他未能达到这条线，这意味着梁今年将无法达到目标。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，主语是前面整个主句的内容，因此空格处用which引导定语从句，故填which。
【40题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：在最初几次失败尝试后，他的父母说服他进入一所技校，但一年后他退学了。空前有few，空格处用名词复数，故填attempts。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在最初几次失败的尝试后，他的父母说服他进入一所技校，但一年后他退学了。persuade sb. to do sth.是固定短语，意为“说服某人做某事”，因此空格处用不定式to enter，故填to enter。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：他做过不同的工作，结过婚，赚了一笔小钱，同时又参加了几次考试。earn a fortune是固定短语，意为“赚钱”，small是以辅音音素开头的词，因此空格处是a，故填a。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：两年前，他的高考科目从理科转到了文科。from...to...是固定短语，意为“从……到……”，因此空格处是介词to，故填to。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一些网民对梁的“坚持不懈”态度持批评态度，认为他只是在作秀。句中谓语是have been，空格处用非谓语动词，netizens和comment之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词，表主动，故填commenting。
【45题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：他还表示，他将坚持自己的梦想。由would可知，句子时态是一般过去时，空格处用过去式，故填stated。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英文报Have Your Say栏目正在发起一场主题为My View on the New Internet Words的讨论，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 网络新词的流行；
2. 你对网络新词的态度及理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】One possible version:
With the development of information technology and rapid social change, more and more new Internet words are used in our daily lives, especially by young people.
Personally speaking, I’m fond of these new Internet words and I think it’s necessary for us to master them. For one thing, living in a fast-changing world, we must keep pace with the times. If we don’t know these words, we won’t understand what others are saying. For another, these new words are interesting and funny. Not only can they make our conversations vivid and lively, but they can also help reduce our pressure from the heavy learning load.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以My View on the New Internet Words为主题写一篇短文，向英文报Have Your Say栏目投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
快速的：rapid→fast
就我个人而言：personally speaking→as far as I’m concerned
喜欢：be fond of→ enjoy
减少：reduce→decrease
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：For one thing, living in a fast-changing world, we must keep pace with the times.
拓展句：For one thing, since we live in a fast-changing world, we must keep pace with the times.
【点睛】【高分句型1】If we don’t know these words, we won’t understand what others are saying.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句）
【高分句型2】Not only can they make our conversations vivid and lively, but they can also help reduce our pressure from the heavy learning load.（运用了not only…but also引起的倒装结构）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I had run away from home after finishing high school. My parents had insisted I go to college, but I was tired of school. I hated it. I was determined not to go. And, besides, my father was too strict. I had too many chores to do around the farm. I haled the work!
There had been a quarrel between my father and me. I threw some things into a bag and left angrily, as my father shouted after me, “If you leave, don’t come back!” My mother cried openly, and I had seen those tears during a hundred sleepless nights.
Then it was time to write a letter to my father.
Dear Dad,
It’s been more than a year now. I’ve traveled east to west. I’ve had dozens of jobs. None of them amounted to very much. Always the same questions: “How much education have you got ” It seems they always want college men for the good jobs.
Dad, you and Mother were right about everything. I know now that the work on the farm didn’t hurt me, and I’m convinced I need college. I’m also convinced that both of you loved me.
Dad, I’ve learned a lesson. I want to come home. I know you said if I left, I couldn’t come back, but I’m praying you’ll change your mind. I want to come home and be a part of the family again.
Give my love to Mother and the girls.
Love,
Your son
As I folded the letter and put it into an envelope, I felt a refreshing relief. It was as if a heavy load had been lifted from my shoulders. And I had to be on my way home.
I started down the desolate road—the long road home. Fortunately, a car picked me up, and it was good to have someone to talk with. The driver was a salesman and very pleasant.
“Where you going, boy ” he asked good-naturedly.
There was a long silence before I said, “Home.”
“Been away from home long ”
I smiled, a little self-conscious, and said, “One year, one month and two days.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Having heard my story, he expressed his support for my final decision and told me something surprising.
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Finally, I arrived home when. it was completely dark.
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【答案】One possible version:
Having heard my story, he expressed his support for my final decision and told me something surprising. “Boy, you have made the right choice to go back home,” he said. “To be frank, my son ran away from home two years ago. I have been missing him every hour and every minute.” Now it’s time for me to comfort him, “Don’t worry. I believe he will come back soon, just like me.” I expressed my thanks for his kindness of having me in his car and I wished his son good luck. After all, we are all good people and good people deserve good fortune.
Finally, I arrived home when it was completely dark. Nervous and uneasy, I approached the door and knocked on it gently. It was my father who opened the door and my sudden appearance made him go wild with joy. “Son, you’ve finally come back. I’ve been waiting for this moment for long,” said my father in a trembling voice. It was at that moment that I realized there is no place like home and that blood is thicker than water.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的父母坚持要作者上大学，但作者厌倦了学校，作者和父亲吵了一架后离家出走，在给父亲的信里作者表达了自己的后悔，作者想回家，作者走上了回家的路，遇到了一辆车，司机跟作者进行了交流。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听了我的故事后，他表示支持我的最终决定，并告诉了我一些令人惊讶的事情。”可知，第一段可描写司机告诉作者自己儿子的事情以及作者安慰司机。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，我到家时天已经完全黑了。”可知，第二段可描写作者回到了家，作者父亲的反应和作者的感受。
2.续写线索：交谈——表达感谢——希望司机儿子好运——敲门——作者父亲开门——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①表达：express/convey
②希望：wish/hope
③意识到：realize/be aware that
情绪类
①感谢：express one’s thanks/convey one’s gratitude
②高兴：joy/delight
【点睛】[高分句型1] It was my father who opened the door and my sudden appearance made him go wild with joy.(强调句)
[高分句型2] It was at that moment that I realized there is no place like home and that blood is thicker than water. (强调句和that引导的宾语从句)
听力答案：1-5 CACAB 6-10 CBABC 11-15 BAACA 16-20 CABBA沧衡名校联盟高三年级2023—2024学年上学期期末联考
英语
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the man want to go
A. Victoria. B. The Central. C. Bond Street.
2. What is the man doing now
A. Watching TV. B. Reading aloud. C. Washing clothes.
3. What season is it right now
A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
4. How does the man feel about the newspaper
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Uninterested.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A party. B. An accident. C. A TV program.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Mother and son.
7. How will the speakers go to London tomorrow
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By plane.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man complaining to the woman
A. There is too much noise. B. The food is not tasty. C. He will be late for work.
9. Why did the woman make a mistake
A. She was too careless. B. She was too tired. C. She was too busy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of her present job
A. It’s interesting. B. It’s well-paid. C. It’s boring.
11. Which languages is the woman good at
A. English and French. B. French and German. C. English and Chinese.
12. What benefit does the new job offer
A. Health care. B. Free travel. C. Paid leave.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why is the man in Australia now
A. To study. B. To do business. C. To visit his parents.
14. What does the man think is the most important
A. A happy marriage. B. A good environment. C. Personal development.
15. How does the woman respond to the man’s views
A. She agrees with them. B. She disagrees with them. C. She is uncertain about them.
16. What are the speakers talking about
A. Family affairs. B. Office work. C. Future plans.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17 How long did the power cut last in the capital
A. Around two hours. B. About three hours. C. Over five hours.
18. What happened to the subway system at 6:00 pm
A. It fell into total darkness.
B. Its light system worked again.
C. Its public service came to a slop.
19. What was the temperature in Buenos Aires on Wednesday
A. 39℃. B. 41℃. C. 43℃.
20. What caused the power failure in the capital
A. A field fire. B. Electric lines. C. A factory accident.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Eurail pass and EU Interrail pass
The Eurail pass is designed for travelers from outside of Europe and the EU Interrail pass for Europeans has been around for decades. Travelers under the age of 27 can enjoy a 25% discount — with prices starting at ? 194 for the EU Interrail pass and equal $211 for the Eurail pass for travel lo up to 33 countries over four travel days within one month.
Working holiday visa
This visa (签证) scheme offers both work and leisure opportunities for young people in a longer-term adventure. Some 50 countries across the globe allow people between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply for the 12-month visa program, permitting young adventurers to live and work in a new country.
The International Student Identity Card
Being a student has no age limit, so this part is useful for anyone who’s at college. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is a globally recognized proof of student ID. Students with the ISIC can enjoy discounts at tourist attractions, air tickets and deals on car rental. Discounts are always changing, so check the ISIC website for any terms and conditions.
Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines tickets
Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) offer discounted rates to travelers aged 12-25. The only requirement is an ID upon check-in or boarding. Norwegian and SAS both fly internationally as well as across Europe, so these discounted tickets offer plenty of chances for adventure.
1. What can we learn about the Eurail pass
A. It costs ? 194 at most. B. It appeared a few months ago.
C. It is intended for Europeans. D. It is legally acceptable for one month.
2. What can a student with a working holiday visa do
A. Enjoy a 25% discount at tourist attractions. B. Work in a foreign country for a year.
C. Travel in more than 60 countries. D. Order SAS tickets for free.
3. Which program is not targeted at special age groups
A. Working holiday visa. B. Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines tickets.
C. Eurail pass and EU Interrail pass. D. The International Student Identity Card.
B
An associate university professor in Florida has completed his research mission and set a new world record in the process: living 100 days beneath the ocean’s surface.
On Friday morning, Dr. Joseph Dituri felt the sun’s rays for the first time since he began the project 22 feet below the waters of Key Largo, Florida, on March 1.
Dituri,55, a biomedical engineer who teaches at the University of South Florida and calls himself “Dr. Deep Sea”, spent just over three months at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, the only underwater hotel in the United States.
The research project, Project Neptune 100, was organized by the Key Largo-based Marine Resources Development Foundation and focused on ocean conservation research and studying how high pressure affects the human body.
The US Navy veteran said he’d noticed one impact: The water pressure seems to have shrunken his height by half an inch. Dituri stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall before starting his mission, the University of South Florida stated in a news release.
The scientist began the project with a belief that increased pressure could help humans live longer and prevent aging-related diseases, the news release said. Dituri said he hopes his underwater research will benefit the treatment of a variety of illnesses, including traumatic brain injuries.
Dituri also used the project as an educational experience for the youth. “We have interacted with thousands of school children to get them interested in science, technology, engineering and math, “Dituri told Guinness World Records on June 8. While underwater, he continued teaching his college students virtually.
Dituri broke the Guinness World Record for longest time living underwater at the 74-day mark of his project, on May 13. The previous record stood at 73 days, two hours and 34 minutes, set at the same location al Dituri’s successful attempt.
4. When did Dr. Joseph Dituri probably return to the surface
A. On March 1. B. On May 13. C. On June 9. D. On June 19.
5 Why did Dr. Joseph Dituri take part in the project
A. To challenge his limits. B. To encourage good teamwork.
C. For scientific research. D. For personal enthusiasm.
6. What did Dr. Joseph Dituri expect of living underwater
A. It’s beneficial to human health. B. It does harm to human body.
C. It’s a very painful experience. D. It’s the same as living on land.
7. What would be the most suitable title for the text
A. What Is Living Underwater Really Like
B. Can Humans Live Underwater for 100 Days
C. “Dr. Deep Sea” Interacts with Children Underwater
D. “Dr. Deep Sea” Breaks Record for Living Underwater
C
Think of your most prized possession. Now, imagine you decide you must sell this item. How much is it worth to you How much would you charge for it And would anyone else want to buy it at that price
Let’s consider the real-world example of a yard sale. Before your neighbors come to look at your things, you must first decide on the prices for them. For you, each item has a story, and some items may even evoke strong emotions.
Let’s say you’re selling a pair of special edition sports shoes that you took care of and really enjoyed wearing on special occasions. With these sweet memories in mind, you put a price tag of $130 on the shoes. However, a customer offers $50 for them. You think, “How could they not see how special and valuable these are ”
In financial transactions like this, sellers often believe their own items are worth more than what buyers are willing to pay. This occurs because buyers do not have the seller’s experiences with and emotional attachment to the items. Buyers want a good deal, and they’re not willing to pay what the seller is asking for.
This negotiation process can even feel a little painful for the seller—over losing something and the buyer not valuing it as much. Economists suggest this dynamic occurs through the endowment effect (禀赋效应)—people’s tendency to value things they own more highly than they would if they did not own them. The endowment effect can take hold anytime we feel a sense of ownership over a product, and it can happen quickly.
As the saying goes, “Emotions gel the best of us.” There is nothing wrong with being proud of owning things and treasuring your experiences with them. But when you consider selling a prized possession, think about whether you’re fully ready to part with il. The past is the past, though. Removing your emotional attachment to material possessions can help you make more accurate assessments of how much your items are truly worth.
8. What does the underlined word “evoke” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Advocate. B. Cause. C. Identify. D. Control.
9. What makes you put a price tag of $130 on your shoes according to paragraph3
A. Your fondness for the shoes. B. Your ignorance of the market.
C. The high quality of the shoes. D. The special function of the shoes.
10. Which can best illustrate the result of endowment effect
A. One likes collecting old things.
B. One tends to buy expensive goods.
C. One offers a lower price when shopping.
D. One charges a higher-than-usual price for something.
11. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To make a suggestion. B. To introduce a theory.
C. To analyze a phenomenon. D. To provide some evidence.
D
Fire threats and environmental concerns have led some US cities to give up the traditional Fourth of July fireworks in favor of spectacular drone (无人机) light shows this year.
Maybe most importantly, the drones being employed by more and more cities for Fourth of July celebrations don’t leave behind a blanket of smoke at a time when America’s air quality is already at its worst in decades. Cities making the switch to high-tech shows say there’ re plenty of other reasons people may want to avoid traditional fireworks.
“Fireworks can be harmful to people who suffer from PTSD or families who have dogs. Salt Lake City has more households with dogs than we do with kids,” said Lynze Twede, an events manager for Salt Lake City Public Lands. The Southern California cities of La Jolla and Ocean Beach also cited animals as a key driver behind their switch to a July Fourth drone show.
There’s also the risk of starting actual fires with annual fireworks shows. An estimated 12,264 fires were started by fireworks displays in 2021.
But data also shows that much of the wildfire risk comes not from grand public displays, but from the small-scale shows set off on streets and sidewalks. Consumer-grade fireworks usage rose quickly across the US in recent years, when people looked for ways to celebrate life’s milestones in their own backyards.
Trying something new has been met with mixed reaction from the community but, as Dan Kingdom, owner of WK Real Estate in Boulder, says, “The turnaway from fireworks is considered by many to be the way of the future. Drones are reusable; with fireworks, you have smoke, other fallout like debris, and noise that stresses out dogs and people with PTSD.”
It may be too early to tell how the new trend in alternatives at the city level may get close to smaller shows and consumers, but price is a limiting factor: those high-tech displays are expensive.
12. What is the top consideration of people in Ocean Beach when choosing drone shows
A. Reducing fire risks. B. Protecting animals.
C. Improving air quality. D. Attending to people with PTSD.
13. What can we learn about America from the last three paragraphs
A. Grand public displays are more preferred celebrations.
B. Small-scale shows lead to more wildfires.
C. The usage of fireworks has been on the decrease.
D. Drones will replace fireworks very soon.
14. What is Dan Kingdom’s attitude to choosing drone light shows for celebration
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Supportive. D. Disapproving.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. How Americans celebrate special events.
B. The harm fireworks have done lo America.
C. The development of drone shows in some American cities.
D. Why some US cities choose drone shows instead of fireworks.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Sleep may be the single biggest factor in maintaining a healthy brain and positive mental health. This is especially true if you are under the age of 20.
What is interesting—and problematic—is that most of us live with a sleep debt: in fact we are not getting enough sleep, so we are constantly sleep-deprived (睡眠不足). ____16____
One of the most common signs of having a sleep debt is feeling like you are in a brain fog, where things are not as clear and focused as they should be. ____17____ Further, having a sleep debt can damage all of your brain’s systems-the ones that support perception, memory, attention, decision-making and even learning.
____18____ Doctors and researchers recommend between seven and nine hours of sleep per night for adults. If you sleep more than that, it is worth talking with a doctor because oversleeping can be bad for you as well.
____19____ First, try to go to bed at the same time every night and try waking up at the same time every day. It’s important to know that you cannot oversleep to make up for a lack of sleep. In fact, sleeping in on the weekend is one of the worst things you can do to recover from a sleep shortage. Another thing you can do to improve the quality of your sleep is to avoid looking at your phones or computers before you go to bed. ____20____ Finally, having a healthy, well-balanced diet and getting sufficient exercise have also been shown to improve sleep health and sleep quality.
A. Why should we get a good night’s sleep
B. What can we do to improve the quality of our sleep
C. You might wonder what a normal amount of sleep is.
D. Sleeping too much is associated with many health problems.
E. And living with a sleep debt has a negative impact on brain function.
F. The technology used to make these screens makes it hard for us to fall asleep.
G. A lack of sleep can also make us more emotional and can contribute to depression.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Christian Bowers, now 24, has Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) and it’s been hard for him to find good friends. His mom, Donna Herter, said his lack of friends was making him feel ____21____.
Herter didn’t know who to turn to. So, she posted it on Facebook. “I just basically said that I was looking for a young ____22____,” she said. “I told them that I’d pay them $80 for two hours to just ____23____ and play video games with him. All he ____24____ wants is just a guy friend to do guy stuff with.”
Herter said Christian attends events for people with special ____25____, but he “desires a friendship with somebody who is ____26____”.
Herter sent the post at I am and when she woke up, it had about 5,000 comments. She saw parents ____27____ suggestions, others volunteering to help. “My hands were ____28____. I was sweating,” she said.
After ____29____ a few local guys in Wentzville, Minnesota, Donna ____30____ it down to seven who now visit Christian once a week.
James Hasting was one of the men she ____31____ Hasting said he works with people with disabilities and it’s something he has a(n) ____32____ for. He said he had visited Christian three times so far and they had a wonderful time together.
“Though on the ____33____ we may look different, deep down we have ____34____ and getting along should be easy,” Hasting said. He hopes to ____35____ others to form friendships-because you never know how much it means to someone.
21.
A. independent B. depressed C. curious D. surprised
22.
A. man B. teacher C. girl D. student
23.
A. show off B. hang out C. move on D. calm down
24.
A. suddenly B. regularly C. temporarily D. really
25.
A. skills B. hobbies C. needs D. choices
26.
A. normal B. strong C. professional D. brilliant
27.
A. collecting B. rejecting C. offering D. comparing
28.
A. waving B. crossing C. aching D. shaking
29.
A. consulting B. interviewing C. informing D. persuading
30.
A. broke B. wrote C. narrowed D. turned
31.
A. selected B. refused C. assisted D. protected
32.
A. indicator B. requirement C. mode D. passion
33.
A. education B. spot C. strength D. surface
34.
A. similarities B. experiences C. responsibilities D. feelings
35.
A. allow B. inspire C. warn D. request
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
A man who recently made his 27th attempt al passing the gaokao, China’s national college entrance examination, has ended up falling short of his goal.
Liang Shi, 56, scored 424 points out of a total of 750, which was 34 points ____36____(low) than the minimum requirement for being admitted into the second batch of universities in Sichuan Province, Cover News reported.
Liang ____37____(previous) said that he would go to a satisfactory university ____38____ stop sitting the gaokao if he managed to meet the requirement for the second batch of universities. However, he was unable to hit that line, ____39____ meant Liang would not reach that target this year.
The Sichuan native first took the gaokao in 1983. After the first few failed ____40____(attempt), his parents persuaded him ____41____(enter) a technical school, but he quit after a year. He worked different jobs, got married and earned ____42____ small fortune, while retaking the test several times. Since 2010, he has sat the gaokao every year. Two years ago, he switched from science subjects in the gaokao ____43____ liberal arts.
Some netizens have been critical of Liang’s “unremitting” attitude, ____44____(comment) he is just putting on a show. But Liang insisted that getting a good score in the gaokao was the only way for him to realize his dream of becoming a college student, and that anything else wasn’t a concern for him. And he also ____45____(state) he would persist in his dream.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英文报Have Your Say栏目正在发起一场主题为My View on the New Internet Words的讨论，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 网络新词的流行；
2. 你对网络新词态度及理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。
I had run away from home after finishing high school. My parents had insisted I go to college but I was tired of school. I hated it. I was determined not to go. And, besides, my father was too strict. I had too many chores to do around the farm. I haled the work!
There had been a quarrel between my father and me. I threw some things into a bag and left angrily, as my father shouted after me, “If you leave, don’t come back!” My mother cried openly, and I had seen those tears during a hundred sleepless nights.
Then it was time to write a letter to my father.
Dear Dad,
It’s been more than a year now. I’ve traveled east to west. I’ve had dozens of jobs. None of them amounted to very much. Always the same questions: “How much education have you got ” It seems they always want college men for the good jobs.
Dad, you and Mother were right about everything. I know now that the work on the farm didn’t hurt me, and I’m convinced I need college. I’m also convinced that both of you loved me.
Dad, I’ve learned a lesson. I want to come home. I know you said if I left, I couldn’t come back, but I’m praying you’ll change your mind. I want to come home and be a part of the family again.
Give my love to Mother and the girls.
Love,
Your son
As I folded the letter and put it into an envelope, I felt a refreshing relief. It was as if a heavy load had been lifted from my shoulders. And I had to be on my way home.
I started down the desolate road—the long road home. Fortunately, a car picked me up, and it was good to have someone to talk with. The driver was a salesman and very pleasant.
“Where you going, boy ” he asked good-naturedly.
There was a long silence before I said, “Home.”
“Been away from home long ”
I smiled, a little self-conscious, and said, “One year, one month and two days.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Having heard my story, he expressed his support for my final decision and told me something surprising.
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Finally, I arrived home when. it was completely dark.
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听力答案：1-5 CACAB 6-10 CBABC 11-15 BAACA 16-20 CABBA
