2024 届高三上期学业水平质量检测
英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 50分)
第一节 (共 15 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Famous People Who Begin With Difficulties
Oprah Winfrey
Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare. She was physically, and mentally abused during her childhood. Despite her initial struggles as a young girl, she turned herself into one of the most successful talk show hosts of our time.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been the star of some of the most successful movies of all time. But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada. When he was a teenager, his family took security jobs in a factory to help pay the bills. And during his first stand-up comedy performance, he was booed off （喝倒彩） the stage. Not shortly after, he made it big on In Living Color and then went on to star in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura in the same year!
James Dyson
If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums （真空吸尘器） you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes （原型） before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.
Stephen King
Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again. In his memoir, On Writing, King describes how he used to post his rejection letters on the wall for inspiration. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 times.
1. What do Oprah and Jim have in common
A. They were abused by parents. B. They grew up in poor families.
C. They were hired as comedians. D. They found jobs in a factory.
2. What did James Dyson do
A. He repaired the failed prototypes. B. He developed over 5,000 brands.
C. He put all efforts into marketing. D. He invented the bagless vacuum.
3. Who is a novelist
A. Oprah Winfrey. B. Stephen King. C. James Dyson. D. Jim Carrey.
B
For the past 13 years, Martin Burrows has been working as a long-distance truck driver. Spending up to five nights a week on the road can be a lonely business, leaving him with plenty of time to notice his surroundings. “I kept seeing more rubbish everywhere and it was getting on my nerves. I decided I had to do something about it,” he says. One day, he stopped his vehicle, took out a trash bag and started picking up the garbage. The satisfaction after clearing a small area was remarkable.
Before his time on the road, Burrows spent over two decades in the military as a vehicle driver. His service saw him stationed throughout Europe and also on tours in Afghanistan. After returning to civilian life, he was diagnosed with PTSD (创伤后应激障碍) and had a mental health crisis in 2017. His involvement in fundraising for Help for Heroes led him to meet a man who used model-building as a distraction from PTSD. Burrows realized that his act of roadside cleanup had a similar calming effect on his mental well-being.
By 2019, Burrows had begun using his free time on the road to regularly clean up garbage. A passerby encouraged him to set up a Facebook group, which he called Truckers Cleaning Up Britain. “I was worried I’d be the laughing stock of my town for putting videos and photos up of me cleaning but people started to join,” he says. “I was amazed. The local council stepped in and gave me litter-picking supplies and we’re up to almost 3,000 members now.”
Since truckers are so often on the move, the Facebook page acts as a means of raising awareness rather than a platform for organizing cleanups. Burrows expressed his intention to continue the cleanup efforts as long as his physical condition allowed, as he still found joy in the process.
4. What initially caused Burrows to pick up roadside garbage
A. He wanted to kill time by picking up litter.
B. He aimed to raise fund for soldiers with PTSD.
C. He felt annoyed to see the increasing rubbish.
D He received the assignment from his employer.
5. How did collecting roadside garbage affect Burrows’ PTSD
A. It resulted in his embarrassment. B. It increased his sense of isolation.
C. It worsened his stress and anxiety. D. It brought him comfort and relief.
6. What concerned Burrows when he started Truckers Cleaning Up Britain
A. He feared being teased for his action.
B. He was lacking in advanced cleanup tools.
C. He was unsure about the group’s development.
D He worried about the local council’s disapproval.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Joyful Volunteer Experience B. A Trucker’s Cleanup Initiative
C. A Fighting Hero against PTSD D. A Platform for Environmentalists
C
For teenagers, is a sense of comfort more commonly found in sports or arts And how might this relate to their reported depressive symptoms A new research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that teenagers participating in after-school art activities like music, drama, and painting are more likely to report depressive symptoms than their non-participating peers.
“This is not to say that depression is a necessary condition for either a teen or an adult to become an artist, nor are we showing that participating in the arts leads to mental illness,” said lead author Laura N. Young. MA. of Boston College. “However, previous research has revealed higher rates of mental illness symptoms in adult artists. We were interested in whether this association is present earlier in development.”
Interestingly, teens who engaged exclusively in sports and didn’t involve themselves in any other extracurricular activities were reported the least depressive symptoms. The researchers found no significant difference in depressive symptoms between teens involved in the arts who also did sports and those who didn’t, suggesting that arts participation, rather than a lack of sports participation, was associated with depression.
The researchers used data from the U. S. Survey of Youth collected from 2, 482 students 15 to 16 years old. The survey asked teens about their frequency of participation in arts or sports activities after school, and their experience of various moods or problems related to depression.
One theory the researchers proposed for the seeming link between the arts and mental illness symptoms is that people attracted to the arts might possess certain cognitive (认知的) qualities, such as absorbing a higher level of information from their surroundings. This could lead to general unhappiness and depression, yet also enhance creativity and artistic expression. The authors suggested that personality qualities linked to depression, like introversion (内向), might guide teens towards more individual activities like the arts.
“When positive behaviors such as being involved in the arts are associated with symptoms of mental illness, it’s essential that we understand why,” said Young. “Further research can address the question of whether possible psychological shortcomings can be transformed into benefits through the practice of the arts.”
8. What can we learn from the research findings
A. Art activities directly lead to teen mental illness.
B. Art participation can be related to teen depression.
C. Sports are likely to increase depression rates in teens.
D. Being depressed is necessary to become an artist later.
9. Which has the closest meaning with the underlined word “exclusively” in Paragraph 3
A. only B. rarely C. regularly D. diversely
10. What is Paragraph 5 of the text mainly about
A. The overall framework of the research project
B. The direct cause of the observed phenomenon.
C. The theoretical basis of the possible connection.
D. The methods applied in conducting the research.
11. According to Young, what should follow-up researches focus on
A. How to reduce depressive symptoms through sports.
B. How to identify the positive impacts of the association.
C. How to prove the link between creativity and depression.
D. How to turn potential mental weaknesses into strengths.
D
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (the CubeSat), a small satellite, was launched on Dec. 1, 2022, to demonstrate several new technologies, with the goal to map ice near the Moon’s South Pole. Since then, the briefcase-size satellite’s propulsion （推进） system—the first of its kind ever flown—proved unable to generate enough force to get into lunar orbit, despite months of effort by the operations team. Because the CubeSat cannot complete operations to stay in the Earth-Moon system, NASA has called an end to the mission （任务）.
NASA relies on technology demonstrations to fill specific knowledge gaps and to test new technologies. Used for the first time beyond Earth’s orbit, Lunar Flashlight’s propulsion system and green fuel were such demonstrations. Although the propulsion system was unable to produce the desired force, the newly developed propulsion system components went beyond performance expectations.
“Technology demonstrations are, by their nature, high risk and high reward, and they’re essential for NASA to test and learn,” said Christopher Baker, the program executive. “Lunar Flashlight was successful from the standpoint of being a testbed for new systems that had never flown in space before. Those systems, and the lessons Lunar Flashlight taught us, will be used for future missions.”
The mission’s four-laser reflectometer, a science instrument that had never flown before, either, also tested successfully, giving the mission’s science team confidence that the laser would have been able to detect ice if it were present at the lunar surface.
“It’s disappointing for the science team, and for the whole Lunar Flashlight team, that we won’t be able to use our laser reflectometer to make measurements on the Moon,” said Barbara Cohen, the mission’s principal investigator. “But like all the other systems, we collected a lot of in-flight performance data on the instrument that will be incredibly valuable to future application of this technique.”
12. What is the goal of the CubeSat
A. To get into lunar orbit. B. To seek out ice on the Moon.
C. To obtain green energy. D. To test the propulsion system.
13. Why did NASA end the mission
A. The team lost its contact. B. The system ran out of fuel.
C. The target was achieved. D. The satellite was in trouble.
14. What does Christopher Baker mean about Lunar Flashlight
A. It is highly significant. B. It will be started soon. C. It is a complete failure. D. It poses a major risk.
15. What is Barbara Cohen’s attitude towards the mission
A Unclear. B. Disapproving. C. Positive. D. Cautious.
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。
The rise of social media has revolutionized human connectivity, but its overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated. ___16___
One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others. Many individuals experience “Facebook envy”. ___17___ Gradually, it may result in self-doubt. To boost self-confidence, it is essential to reduce time on others’profiles, and focus on self-reflection.
Social media can also make it hard to form real friendships. Constant online interaction may make us feel lonely and left out when we see others having fun online. Stina Sanders, a former model, explained “When I see my friend’s photos of a party I didn’t go to, it can make me feel quite lonely and anxious”. ___18___
Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it. The anxiety and envy induced by social media content can keep our brains alert, making it challenging to fall asleep. ___19___ Avoiding the phone for at least 40 minutes to an hour before bed can improve sleep.
“ ___20___ However, it can also change the way we recall our life. If we direct all of our attention trying to take the perfect photo, less will be available to enjoy other aspects of the experience in real time,” said Dr. Bono. To decrease these effects, practicing self-discipline and limiting phone use can help us to stay focused and clear-minded.
If you feel like social media is beginning to affect you, why not consider allocating less social media time The slight change can do you a lot of good.
A. Regular use of Facebook can keep good relationships.
B. Social media offers a convenient way to record memories.
C. This can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with themselves.
D. Plus, the blue light that is given off by screens affects our sleep.
E. Therefore, it’s important to develop genuine offline relationships.
F. Social media can lead to serious physical and mental health issues.
G. The reliance on it can negatively impact people’s mental health in the long run.
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。
Outside Brian Peterson’s apartment, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner. Peterson would sometimes passed by, but they never ___21___.
One day, Peterson was reading a book about the power of love in action, when his quiet was again disturbed by the man. Inspired by the book, Peterson made a(n) ___22___ decision to go outside and introduce himself. He learned that the man, Matt Faris, had come to pursue a music career, but soon fell on hard times and ___23___ living on the street.
“It was ___24___ that I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year,” Peterson recalled later in an interview. “And I even offered to paint his portrait, even though I hadn’t picked up a(n) ___25___ in years.”
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to ___26___ a nonprofit which focused on befriending and painting portraits of the homeless. He usually chooses ___27___ inspired by the model’s life story. He showed one man ___28___ his battle with alcoholism, for example, by changing the colors from a sad blue to a joyful red.
Each portrait, signed by both ___29___ and artist, is for sell. Half of the income is put into a “love ___30___” for the model. He aims to help the homeless ___31___ immediate necessities and get back on their feet. Faris used the funds from his portrait to record a(n) ___32___, fulfilling his musical dreams.
But there’s more to the portraits than the ___33___ brought to someone down-and-out. The buyers tend to ___34___ the subject in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have ___35___ overlooked.
21. A. spoke B. quarreled C. quit D. met
22. A. final B. tough C. unexpected D. quick
23. A. got down to B. ended up C. got away with D. gave up
24. A. strange B. wonderful C. awful D. awkward
25. A. skill B. pen C. book D. paintbrush
26. A. inspire B. found C. consult D. contact
27. A. paintings B. scenes C. colors D. characters
28. A. fighting B. winning C. losing D. facing
29. A. subject B. painter C. customer D. seller
30. A. message B. affair C. expression D. account
31. A. secure B. seek C. donate D. share
32. A. story B. film C. experience D. album
33. A. profit B. benefit C. money D. attention
34 A. inquire about B. connect with C. get along with D. come across
35. A. finally B. definitely C. otherwise D. seldom
第二节(共10个小题; 每小题1.5分, 总分 15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The art of seal engraving (篆刻) is a foundation of China’s fine arts. It has been _____36_____ inseparable part of classic Chinese art. In September 2009, China’s seal-engraving art _____37_____(add) to the list of UNESCO’s items of intangible cultural heritage.
Seal-engraving art, _____38_____(date) back to the Shang Dynasty, has a history of more than 3,000 years. The art form developed rapidly during the Qin dynasty, _____39_____ people engraved their names on utensils (器具) and in documents to claim ownership.
Soon after Qinshihuang unified China, he ordered craftsmen to use jade to make an imperial seal called “Xi”. Not until the Ming Dynasty did artists and scholars begin using seals engraved with their names _____40_____(mark) the ownership of their calligraphies and paintings.
In 1904, Xiling Seal Engravers’ Society was founded with the _____41_____(combine) efforts of seal artists from different schools and places _____42_____ it was the first of its kind in China.
Today seals are still _____43_____ wide use in official documents and private letters. With engraved seals gaining worldwide _____44_____ (appreciate) in recent years, an increasing number of people _____45_____ (become) fascinated with the items.
第四部分 写作(共两节，总分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是李华，你班与英国姊妹学校某班级在线共上了一堂“经典诗歌鉴赏(Appreciation of Classic Poetry)”的交流课。请你在线上留言板上写一则评论，内容包括：
1.交流课的特点；
2.观看感受；
3.意见建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The online class was absolutely wonderful.
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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.
At the end of the class, Mr. Smith announced our assignment for the next Monday was to talk about someone we were grateful to instead of a book report. Upon hearing it, I couldn’t help complaining to Mareya that I was so nervous about having to talk in front of the whole class.
“ Arizona ,you’ve been in at least three plays ,” Mareya pointed out.“ If you don’ t get stage fright in front of those big audiences, why are you bothered by a few kids in our class ”
It was true, but in a play you were part of a group. I shook my head. Plus, there were so many people I was grateful to. There was no way I could possibly pick just one. Plus, even if I picked one I’ d have no idea what to say. Plus, even if I figured out what to say, I was a million- percent positive I’ d mess up if I tried to say it out loud! I’ d be standing there with everyone staring at me, waiting for words to come out of my mouth.“ Oh , my goodness !” I pulled my sweatshirt hood ( 兜 帽 ) over my face, put my hands over my ears and said,“ I don’t want to talk about it !”
But one thing about really good friends who knew you really well was that they didn’ t always do exactly what you asked them to. Mareya could be pretty pushy talking of being helpful. She scribbled(潦草地写) something on a piece of paper , lifted my hood, and smiled. She’ d drawn a funny elephant (named Franky) with the word BREATHE coming out of its trunk .
“ This is Franky, the ‘everything is going to be all right’ elephant ” Mareya giggled. She held the picture up to her ear and asked, “What’ s that you say, Franky You think my friend Arizona should come over to my house this weekend so we can work on our talks together ”
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. And that was exactly what happened.
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Paragraph 2 .On Monday morning, however, I decided to talk about Mareya.
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英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 50分)
第一节 (共 15 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Famous People Who Begin With Difficulties
Oprah Winfrey
Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare. She was physically, and mentally abused during her childhood. Despite her initial struggles as a young girl, she turned herself into one of the most successful talk show hosts of our time.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been the star of some of the most successful movies of all time. But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada. When he was a teenager, his family took security jobs in a factory to help pay the bills. And during his first stand-up comedy performance, he was booed off （喝倒彩） the stage. Not shortly after, he made it big on In Living Color and then went on to star in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura in the same year!
James Dyson
If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums （真空吸尘器） you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes （原型） before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.
Stephen King
Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again. In his memoir, On Writing, King describes how he used to post his rejection letters on the wall for inspiration. His first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 times.
1. What do Oprah and Jim have in common
A. They were abused by parents. B. They grew up in poor families.
C. They were hired as comedians. D. They found jobs in a factory.
2. What did James Dyson do
A. He repaired the failed prototypes. B. He developed over 5,000 brands.
C. He put all efforts into marketing. D. He invented the bagless vacuum.
3. Who is a novelist
A. Oprah Winfrey. B. Stephen King. C. James Dyson. D. Jim Carrey.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四位在困境中崛起的杰出人物。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Oprah Winfrey一节“Probably having one of the most famous success stories, Oprah was born into a poor family in Mississippi, raised by a single mother living on welfare.(奥普拉可能是最著名的成功故事之一，她出生在密西西比州的一个贫困家庭，由一个靠福利生活的单身母亲抚养长大)”及Jim Carrey一节“But Carrey grew up extremely poor in Canada.(但凯瑞在加拿大长大，家境极其贫困)”可知，Oprah和Jim都生在穷苦家庭。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据James Dyson一节“If you thought Thomas Edison’s failures were bad, let me introduce you to James Dyson, the famous inventor of the Dyson vacuums you see all over the television. Dyson developed over 5,000 failed prototypes before finding the bagless vacuum brand. Not only that, he put his entire savings account into his prototypes over fifteen years! Luckily, the bagless vacuum worked.(如果你认为托马斯·爱迪生的失败很糟糕，让我把你介绍给詹姆斯·戴森，著名的戴森是真空吸尘器的发明者，你在电视上随处可见。在找到无袋真空吸尘器品牌之前，戴森开发了超过5000个失败的原型机。不仅如此，他在15年的时间里把他所有的积蓄都投入到他的原型上!幸运的是，无袋真空吸尘器起作用了)”可知，James Dyson成功研发出了无尘袋吸尘器。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Stephen King一节“Before Stephen King became known as a great living writer—having written over 60 novels, many of which have been adapted for film and television—King was rejected over and over again.(斯蒂芬·金写了60多部小说，其中许多被改编成电影和电视，在他成为在世的伟大作家之前，他一次又一次地被拒绝)”可知，Stephen King是一位小说家。故选B项。
B
For the past 13 years, Martin Burrows has been working as a long-distance truck driver. Spending up to five nights a week on the road can be a lonely business, leaving him with plenty of time to notice his surroundings. “I kept seeing more rubbish everywhere and it was getting on my nerves. I decided I had to do something about it,” he says. One day, he stopped his vehicle, took out a trash bag and started picking up the garbage. The satisfaction after clearing a small area was remarkable.
Before his time on the road, Burrows spent over two decades in the military as a vehicle driver. His service saw him stationed throughout Europe and also on tours in Afghanistan. After returning to civilian life, he was diagnosed with PTSD (创伤后应激障碍) and had a mental health crisis in 2017. His involvement in fundraising for Help for Heroes led him to meet a man who used model-building as a distraction from PTSD. Burrows realized that his act of roadside cleanup had a similar calming effect on his mental well-being.
By 2019 Burrows had begun using his free time on the road to regularly clean up garbage. A passerby encouraged him to set up a Facebook group, which he called Truckers Cleaning Up Britain. “I was worried I’d be the laughing stock of my town for putting videos and photos up of me cleaning but people started to join,” he says. “I was amazed. The local council stepped in and gave me litter-picking supplies and we’re up to almost 3,000 members now.”
Since truckers are so often on the move, the Facebook page acts as a means of raising awareness rather than a platform for organizing cleanups. Burrows expressed his intention to continue the cleanup efforts as long as his physical condition allowed, as he still found joy in the process.
4. What initially caused Burrows to pick up roadside garbage
A. He wanted to kill time by picking up litter.
B. He aimed to raise fund for soldiers with PTSD.
C. He felt annoyed to see the increasing rubbish.
D. He received the assignment from his employer.
5. How did collecting roadside garbage affect Burrows’ PTSD
A. It resulted in his embarrassment. B. It increased his sense of isolation.
C. It worsened his stress and anxiety. D. It brought him comfort and relief.
6. What concerned Burrows when he started Truckers Cleaning Up Britain
A. He feared being teased for his action.
B. He was lacking in advanced cleanup tools.
C. He was unsure about the group’s development.
D. He worried about the local council’s disapproval.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Joyful Volunteer Experience B. A Trucker’s Cleanup Initiative
C. A Fighting Hero against PTSD D. A Platform for Environmentalists
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了作为长途卡车司机的Martin Burrows因为看到路上越来越多的垃圾感到烦躁，开始着手捡垃圾，这让患有创伤后应激障碍的他感到镇静，后来他利用空闲时间定期清理垃圾，并创建了Truckers Cleaning Up Britain小组，吸引了很多成员。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中Martin Burrows所说的话“I kept seeing more rubbish everywhere and it was getting on my nerves. I decided I had to do something about it (我看到到处都是垃圾，这让我心烦意乱。我决定我必须做点什么)”可知，一开始Burrows去捡路边的垃圾是因为他对看到越来越多的垃圾感到烦躁。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“His involvement in fundraising for Help for Heroes led him to meet a man who used model-building as a distraction from PTSD. Burrows realized that his act of roadside cleanup had a similar calming effect on his mental well-being. (他参与了“帮助英雄”的筹款活动，这让他认识了一个用模型制作来分散创伤后应激障碍注意力的人。Burrows意识到，他清理路边的行为对他的精神健康也有类似的镇静作用)”可知，捡路边的垃圾让患有创伤后应激障碍的Burrows感到镇静，给他带来了安慰和解脱。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中Martin Burrows所说的话“I was worried I’d be the laughing stock of my town for putting videos and photos up of me cleaning (我担心自己会因为上传自己做清洁的视频和照片而成为镇上的笑柄)”可知，当Burrows开始这项活动的时候，他的担忧是害怕大家嘲笑他的行为。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章围绕长途卡车司机Martin Burrows清理路边垃圾的事情展开，一开始他因为看到路上越来越多的垃圾感到烦躁而着手捡垃圾，这让患有创伤后应激障碍的他感到镇静，后来他利用空闲时间定期清理垃圾，并创建了Truckers Cleaning Up Britain小组，吸引了很多成员。由此可知，B项“卡车司机的清理倡议”符合文章大意，适合作为标题。故选B项。
C
For teenagers, is a sense of comfort more commonly found in sports or arts And how might this relate to their reported depressive symptoms A new research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that teenagers participating in after-school art activities like music, drama, and painting are more likely to report depressive symptoms than their non-participating peers.
“This is not to say that depression is a necessary condition for either a teen or an adult to become an artist, nor are we showing that participating in the arts leads to mental illness,” said lead author Laura N. Young. MA. of Boston College. “However, previous research has revealed higher rates of mental illness symptoms in adult artists. We were interested in whether this association is present earlier in development.”
Interestingly, teens who engaged exclusively in sports and didn’t involve themselves in any other extracurricular activities were reported the least depressive symptoms. The researchers found no significant difference in depressive symptoms between teens involved in the arts who also did sports and those who didn’t, suggesting that arts participation, rather than a lack of sports participation, was associated with depression.
The researchers used data from the U. S. Survey of Youth collected from 2, 482 students 15 to 16 years old. The survey asked teens about their frequency of participation in arts or sports activities after school, and their experience of various moods or problems related to depression.
One theory the researchers proposed for the seeming link between the arts and mental illness symptoms is that people attracted to the arts might possess certain cognitive (认知的) qualities, such as absorbing a higher level of information from their surroundings. This could lead to general unhappiness and depression, yet also enhance creativity and artistic expression. The authors suggested that personality qualities linked to depression, like introversion (内向), might guide teens towards more individual activities like the arts.
“When positive behaviors such as being involved in the arts are associated with symptoms of mental illness, it’s essential that we understand why,” said Young. “Further research can address the question of whether possible psychological shortcomings can be transformed into benefits through the practice of the arts.”
8. What can we learn from the research findings
A. Art activities directly lead to teen mental illness.
B. Art participation can be related to teen depression.
C. Sports are likely to increase depression rates in teens.
D. Being depressed is necessary to become an artist later.
9. Which has the closest meaning with the underlined word “exclusively” in Paragraph 3
A. only B. rarely C. regularly D. diversely
10. What is Paragraph 5 of the text mainly about
A. The overall framework of the research project
B. The direct cause of the observed phenomenon.
C. The theoretical basis of the possible connection.
D. The methods applied in conducting the research.
11. According to Young, what should follow-up researches focus on
A. How to reduce depressive symptoms through sports.
B. How to identify the positive impacts of the association.
C How to prove the link between creativity and depression.
D. How to turn potential mental weaknesses into strengths.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。美国心理协会发表的一项新研究表明，参加课外艺术活动(如音乐、戏剧和绘画)的青少年比不参加的同龄人更容易出现抑郁症状。文章对此进行了介绍。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“A new research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that teenagers participating in after-school art activities like music, drama, and painting are more likely to report depressive symptoms than their non-participating peers.(美国心理协会发表的一项新研究表明，参加课外艺术活动(如音乐、戏剧和绘画)的青少年比不参加的同龄人更容易出现抑郁症状。)”可知，研究发现艺术参与可能与青少年抑郁有关。故选B。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段第一句中的“and didn’t involve themselves in any other extracurricular activities(没有参加任何其它课外活动)”可知，此处是指只参与体育活动，所以exclusively意为“仅仅，只”。故选A。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段第一句“One theory the researchers proposed for the seeming link between the arts and mental illness symptoms is that people attracted to the arts might possess certain cognitive (认知的) qualities, such as absorbing a higher level of information from their surroundings.(对于艺术与精神疾病症状之间的表面联系，研究人员提出的一种理论是，被艺术吸引的人可能具有某种认知能力，比如从周围环境中吸收更高水平的信息。)”和最后一句“The authors suggested that personality qualities linked to depression, like introversion (内向), might guide teens towards more individual activities like the arts.(作者认为，与抑郁有关的性格特质，比如内向，可能会引导青少年进行更多的个人活动，比如艺术。)”可知，第五段主要是讲可能联系的理论基础。故选C。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“Further research can address the question of whether possible psychological shortcomings can be transformed into benefits through the practice of the arts.(进一步的研究可以解决这样一个问题：是否可能的心理缺陷可以通过艺术实践转化为好处。)”可知，后续研究应该关注如何将潜在的心理弱点转化为优势。故选D。
D
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (the CubeSat), a small satellite, was launched on Dec. 1, 2022, to demonstrate several new technologies, with the goal to map ice near the Moon’s South Pole. Since then, the briefcase-size satellite’s propulsion （推进） system—the first of its kind ever flown—proved unable to generate enough force to get into lunar orbit, despite months of effort by the operations team. Because the CubeSat cannot complete operations to stay in the Earth-Moon system, NASA has called an end to the mission （任务）.
NASA relies on technology demonstrations to fill specific knowledge gaps and to test new technologies. Used for the first time beyond Earth’s orbit, Lunar Flashlight’s propulsion system and green fuel were such demonstrations. Although the propulsion system was unable to produce the desired force, the newly developed propulsion system components went beyond performance expectations.
“Technology demonstrations are, by their nature, high risk and high reward, and they’re essential for NASA to test and learn,” said Christopher Baker, the program executive. “Lunar Flashlight was successful from the standpoint of being a testbed for new systems that had never flown in space before. Those systems, and the lessons Lunar Flashlight taught us, will be used for future missions.”
The mission’s four-laser reflectometer, a science instrument that had never flown before, either, also tested successfully, giving the mission’s science team confidence that the laser would have been able to detect ice if it were present at the lunar surface.
“It’s disappointing for the science team, and for the whole Lunar Flashlight team, that we won’t be able to use our laser reflectometer to make measurements on the Moon,” said Barbara Cohen, the mission’s principal investigator. “But like all the other systems, we collected a lot of in-flight performance data on the instrument that will be incredibly valuable to future application of this technique.”
12. What is the goal of the CubeSat
A. To get into lunar orbit. B. To seek out ice on the Moon.
C. To obtain green energy. D. To test the propulsion system.
13. Why did NASA end the mission
A. The team lost its contact. B. The system ran out of fuel.
C. The target was achieved. D. The satellite was in trouble.
14. What does Christopher Baker mean about Lunar Flashlight
A. It is highly significant. B. It will be started soon. C. It is a complete failure. D. It poses a major risk.
15. What is Barbara Cohen’s attitude towards the mission
A. Unclear. B. Disapproving. C. Positive. D. Cautious.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。美国宇航局的“月球手电筒（Lunar Flashlight）”小卫星因推进系统故障未能进入绕月轨道而宣告终止其任务。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (the CubeSat), a small satellite, was launched on Dec. 1, 2022, to demonstrate several new technologies, with the goal to map ice near the Moon’s South Pole.(NASA的月球手电筒(CubeSat)是一颗小型卫星，于2022年12月1日发射，用于展示几项新技术，目标是绘制月球南极附近的冰图)”可知，立方星（CubeSat）的目标是确认月球表面是否存在冰。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Since then, the briefcase-size satellite’s propulsion system—the first of its kind ever flown—proved unable to generate enough force to get into lunar orbit, despite months of effort by the operations team. Because the CubeSat cannot complete operations to stay in the Earth-Moon system, NASA has called an end to the mission.(从那以后，尽管运营团队花了几个月的努力，但这颗公文包大小的卫星的推进系统——有史以来第一个发射的同类系统——被证明无法产生足够的力量进入月球轨道。由于立方体卫星无法完成留在地月系统的操作，美国宇航局已经宣布结束任务)”可知，该卫星推进系统出现问题，美国宇航局终止了本次任务。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段““Technology demonstrations are, by their nature, high risk and high reward, and they’re essential for NASA to test and learn,” said Christopher Baker, the program executive. “Lunar Flashlight was successful from the standpoint of being a testbed for new systems that had never flown in space before. Those systems, and the lessons Lunar Flashlight taught us, will be used for future missions.”(“技术演示，就其本质而言，是高风险和高回报的，它们对NASA的测试和学习至关重要，”项目主管克里斯托弗·贝克(Christopher Baker)说。“从作为从未在太空飞行过的新系统的试验台的角度来看，月球手电筒是成功的。这些系统，以及月球手电筒教给我们的经验教训，将用于未来的任务。”)”可推断，Christopher Baker意在说明“月球手电筒（Lunar Flashlight）”对后续任务意义重大。故选A项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““It’s disappointing for the science team, and for the whole Lunar Flashlight team, that we won’t be able to use our laser reflectometer to make measurements on the Moon,” said Barbara Cohen, the mission’s principal investigator. “But like all the other systems, we collected a lot of in-flight performance data on the instrument that will be incredibly valuable to future application of this technique.”(“对于科学团队和整个月球手电筒团队来说，我们将无法使用激光反射计在月球上进行测量，这是令人失望的，”该任务的首席研究员芭芭拉科恩说。“但像所有其他系统一样，我们在仪器上收集了大量飞行中的性能数据，这些数据对这项技术的未来应用非常有价值。”)”可推断，Barbara Cohen对此次发射任务持肯定态度。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2. 5分, 满分 12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The rise of social media has revolutionized human connectivity, but its overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated. ___16___
One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others. Many individuals experience “Facebook envy”. ___17___ Gradually, it may result in self-doubt. To boost self-confidence, it is essential to reduce time on others’profiles, and focus on self-reflection.
Social media can also make it hard to form real friendships. Constant online interaction may make us feel lonely and left out when we see others having fun online. Stina Sanders a former model, explained “When I see my friend’s photos of a party I didn’t go to, it can make me feel quite lonely and anxious”. ___18___
Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it. The anxiety and envy induced by social media content can keep our brains alert, making it challenging to fall asleep. ___19___ Avoiding the phone for at least 40 minutes to an hour before bed can improve sleep.
“ ___20___ However, it can also change the way we recall our life. If we direct all of our attention trying to take the perfect photo, less will be available to enjoy other aspects of the experience in real time,” said Dr. Bono. To decrease these effects, practicing self-discipline and limiting phone use can help us to stay focused and clear-minded.
If you feel like social media is beginning to affect you, why not consider allocating less social media time The slight change can do you a lot of good.
A. Regular use of Facebook can keep good relationships.
B. Social media offers a convenient way to record memories.
C. This can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with themselves.
D. Plus, the blue light that is given off by screens affects our sleep.
E. Therefore, it’s important to develop genuine offline relationships.
F. Social media can lead to serious physical and mental health issues.
G. The reliance on it can negatively impact people’s mental health in the long run.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. E 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。过度依赖社交媒体会对人们的心理健康产生负面影响，文章对此进行了介绍。
【16题详解】
根据前文“The rise of social media has revolutionized human connectivity, but its overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated.(社交媒体的兴起彻底改变了人与人之间的联系，但过度使用会让人们感到越来越不快乐和孤立。)”和后文“One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others.(频繁使用社交媒体的一个重要问题是将自己与他人进行比较。)”以及“Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it.(高质量的睡眠对心理健康至关重要，但睡前过度使用手机会严重影响心理健康。)”可知，此处是指过度依赖社交媒体会造成人们的心理问题，所以选项G“从长远来看，对它的依赖会对人们的心理健康产生负面影响。”切合文意。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据前文“One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others. Many individuals experience “Facebook envy”. (频繁使用社交媒体的一个重要问题是将自己与他人进行比较。许多人都有“Facebook嫉妒症”。)”和后文“Gradually, it may result in self-doubt .(渐渐地，它可能会导致自我怀疑。)”可知，此处是指频繁使用社交媒体会导致自我怀疑，所以选项C“这会导致对自己的不满。”切合文意。故选C。
18题详解】
根据前文“Social media can also make it hard to form real friendships. Constant online interaction may make us feel lonely and left out when we see others having fun online. (社交媒体也会让真正的友谊难以形成。当我们看到别人在网上玩得开心时，持续的在线互动可能会让我们感到孤独和被遗忘。)”可知，此处是指要建立真正的线下友谊，所以选项E“因此，发展真正的线下关系很重要。”切合文意。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据前文“Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it. The anxiety and envy induced by social media content can keep our brains alert, making it challenging to fall asleep. (高质量的睡眠对心理健康至关重要，但睡前过度使用手机会严重影响心理健康。社交媒体内容引发的焦虑和嫉妒会让我们的大脑保持警觉，难以入睡。)”可知，此处是指睡前过度使用手机会影响睡眠，所以选项D“此外，屏幕发出的蓝光会影响我们的睡眠。”切合文意。故选D。
【20题详解】
根据后文“However, it can also change the way we recall our life. (然而，它也可以改变我们回忆生活的方式。)”可知，此处是指社交媒体可以很方便地记录回忆，所以选项B“社交媒体提供了一种记录记忆的便捷方式。”切合文意。故选B。
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。
Outside Brian Peterson’s apartment, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner. Peterson would sometimes passed by, but they never ___21___.
One day, Peterson was reading a book about the power of love in action, when his quiet was again disturbed by the man. Inspired by the book, Peterson made a(n) ___22___ decision to go outside and introduce himself. He learned that the man, Matt Faris, had come to pursue a music career, but soon fell on hard times and ___23___ living on the street.
“It was ___24___ that I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year,” Peterson recalled later in an interview. “And I even offered to paint his portrait, even though I hadn’t picked up a(n) ___25___ in years.”
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to ___26___ a nonprofit which focused on befriending and painting portraits of the homeless. He usually chooses ___27___ inspired by the model’s life story. He showed one man ___28___ his battle with alcoholism, for example, by changing the colors from a sad blue to a joyful red.
Each portrait, signed by both ___29___ and artist, is for sell. Half of the income is put into a “love ___30___” for the model. He aims to help the homeless ___31___ immediate necessities and get back on their feet. Faris used the funds from his portrait to record a(n) ___32___, fulfilling his musical dreams.
But there’s more to the portraits than the ___33___ brought to someone down-and-out. The buyers tend to ___34___ the subject in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have ___35___ overlooked.
21. A. spoke B. quarreled C. quit D. met
22. A. final B. tough C. unexpected D. quick
23. A. got down to B. ended up C. got away with D. gave up
24. A. strange B. wonderful C. awful D. awkward
25. A. skill B. pen C. book D. paintbrush
26. A. inspire B. found C. consult D. contact
27. A. paintings B. scenes C. colors D. characters
28. A. fighting B. winning C. losing D. facing
29. A. subject B. painter C. customer D. seller
30. A. message B. affair C. expression D. account
31. A. secure B. seek C. donate D. share
32. A. story B. film C. experience D. album
33. A. profit B. benefit C. money D. attention
34. A. inquire about B. connect with C. get along with D. come across
35. A. finally B. definitely C. otherwise D. seldom
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了布莱恩·彼得森在认识流浪汉马特·法里斯后，他突发奇想成立了一个非营利组织，专注于与社区中无家可归的成员交朋友，并为他们画肖像，通过售卖肖像所得的钱帮助他们重新站起来的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：彼得森有时会经过，但他们从不说话。A. spoke说话；B. quarreled吵架；C. quit 退出；D. met满足。根据后文的“Peterson made a(n) 2 decision to go outside and introduce himself”可知，布莱恩·彼得森到外面做自我介绍，说明以前没有交流过。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：受这本书的启发，彼得森做了一个意想不到的决定：到外面做自我介绍。A. final最终的；B. tough艰难的；C. unexpected出乎意料的；D. quick快的。根据前文的“Outside Brian Peterson’s apartment, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner. Peterson would sometimes passed by, but they never 1.”可知，这是一个无家可归的人，而且经常在街角大喊大叫，所以彼得森到外面做自我介绍的决定是意想不到的。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他了解到，这个名叫马特·法里斯的人来这里是为了追求音乐事业，但很快就陷入了困境，最终流落街头。A. got down to静下心；B. ended up结束；C. got away with侥幸逃脱；D. gave up放弃。根据前文的“had come to pursue a music career”和后文的“living on the street”可知，起初马特·法里斯来追求音乐事业，最终却流落街头。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：彼得森后来在一次采访中回忆说:“很奇怪，我在一个大概一年没刮胡子的男人脸上看到了美。”A. strange奇怪的；B. wonderful美妙的；C. awful 可怕的；D. awkward令人尴尬的。根据后文的“I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year”可知，在一个大概一年没刮胡子的男人脸上看到了美，这件事是奇怪的。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我甚至主动提出为他画像，尽管我已经很多年没有拿起画笔了。A. skill技能；B. pen笔；C. book书；D. paintbrush画笔。根据前文的“And I even offered to paint his portrait”可知，彼得森主动提出为他画像，画像需要用笔，故他拿起的是笔。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：彼得森与法里斯的关系让他建立了一个非营利组织，专注于帮助无家可归者，并为他们画肖像。A. inspire启发；B. found建立；C. consult 咨询；D. contact联系。根据后文的“a nonprofit which focused on befriending and painting portraits of the homeless.”可知，他建立了一个非营利组织。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他通常会根据模特的生活故事来选择颜色。A. paintings绘画；B. scenes场景；C. colors颜色；D. characters字符。根据后文的“He showed one man 8 his battle with alcoholism, for example, by changing the colors from a sad blue to a joyful red.”可知，他根据模特的生活故事来选择颜色。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：例如，他展示了一个男人战胜酗酒的过程，他把颜色从悲伤的蓝色变成了快乐的红色。A. fighting打架；B. winning赢得；C. losing失去；D. facing面对。根据后文的“his battle with alcoholism, for example, by changing the colors from a sad blue to a joyful red”可知，颜色从悲伤的蓝色变成了快乐的红色，故这个男人战胜了酗酒。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：每幅肖像都有表现对象和艺术家的签名，可供出售。A. subject表现对象；B. painter画家；C. customer客户；D. seller卖者。根据前文的“Each portrait, signed by”和后文的“The buyers tend to 14 the subject in the painting”可知，每幅肖像都有表现对象的签名。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：收入的一半会存入模特的“爱心账户”。A. message消息；B. affair事务；C. expression表达；D. account账户。根据前文的“Half of the income is put into”和常识可知，收入会存入账户。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的目标是帮助无家可归的人获得即时的必需品，并重新站起来。A. secure获得，取得；B. seek寻找；C. donate捐赠；D. share分享。根据前文的“He aims to help the homeless”和后文的“immediate necessities”可知，无家可归的人需要获得即时的必需品。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：法里斯用他的肖像所得的钱录制了一张专辑，实现了他的音乐梦想。A. story故事；B. film电影；C. experience经验；D. album专辑。根据后文的“fulfilling his musical dreams.”可知，实现了他的音乐梦想，故他录制的是一张专辑。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这些肖像画不仅仅是为了给一个穷困潦倒的人钱。A. profit利润；B. benefit益处；C. money钱；D. attention注意。根据前文的“Half of the income is put into a “love10” for the model.”可知，彼得森通过肖像画挣钱，然后给穷困潦倒的人钱。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：买家倾向于与画中的表现对象产生联系，找到相似之处，往往与他们原本可能忽视的人建立友谊。A. inquire about询问；B. connect with与……联系；C. get along with进展；D. come across碰上。根据后文的“finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have15overlooked.”可知，他们建立了友谊，故他们有联系。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：买家倾向于与画中的主题产生联系，找到相似之处，往往与他们原本可能忽视的人建立友谊。A. finally最后；B. definitely肯定是；C. otherwise否则；D. seldom不常。根据前文的“The buyers tend to 14 the subject in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have”可知，没有这些画，这种友谊是不存在的，可能是被忽视的。故选C项。
第二节(共10个小题; 每小题1.5分, 总分 15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The art of seal engraving (篆刻) is a foundation of China’s fine arts. It has been _____36_____ inseparable part of classic Chinese art. In September 2009, China’s seal-engraving art _____37_____(add) to the list of UNESCO’s items of intangible cultural heritage.
Seal-engraving art, _____38_____(date) back to the Shang Dynasty, has a history of more than 3,000 years. The art form developed rapidly during the Qin dynasty, _____39_____ people engraved their names on utensils (器具) and in documents to claim ownership.
Soon after Qinshihuang unified China, he ordered craftsmen to use jade to make an imperial seal called “Xi”. Not until the Ming Dynasty did artists and scholars begin using seals engraved with their names _____40_____(mark) the ownership of their calligraphies and paintings.
In 1904, Xiling Seal Engravers’ Society was founded with the _____41_____(combine) efforts of seal artists from different schools and places _____42_____ it was the first of its kind in China.
Today seals are still _____43_____ wide use in official documents and private letters. With engraved seals gaining worldwide _____44_____ (appreciate) in recent years, an increasing number of people _____45_____ (become) fascinated with the items.
【答案】36. an 37. was added
38. dating 39. when
40. to mark
41. combined
42. and 43. in
44. appreciation
45. have become
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的篆刻艺术。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：它一直是中国古典艺术不可分割的一部分。part为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且inseparable发音以元音音素开头，需用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：2009年9月，中国篆刻艺术被列入联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录。根据时间状语“In September 2009”可知，此处为一般过去时，China’s seal-engraving art和add为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为单数名词，be动词用was。故填was added。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：篆刻艺术可以追溯到商代，距今已有3000多年的历史。分析句子结构可知，已有谓语动词has，空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，Seal-engraving art和date为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填dating。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这种艺术形式在秦朝迅速发展，当时人们把自己的名字刻在器具和文件上，以表明所有权。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词the Qin dynasty，在定语从句中作时间状语，需用关系副词when引导。故填when。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：直到明代，艺术家和学者才开始使用刻有自己名字的印章来标记他们的书法和绘画的所有权。use sth. to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“使用某物做某事”，空处需填动词不定式作目的状语。故填to mark。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：1904年，在全国各地篆刻家的共同努力下，成立了西陵篆刻家协会，这是中国第一个篆刻家协会。空处需填形容词combined，作定语，修饰名词efforts。故填combined。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意同上。上文“在全国各地篆刻家的共同努力下，成立了西陵篆刻家协会”和下文“这是中国第一个篆刻家协会”之间是并列关系，需用连词and连接。故填and。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：今天，印章在官方文件和私人信件中仍然广泛使用。be in use为固定搭配，意为“在使用中”。故填in。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：近年来，随着镌刻印章在世界范围内的流行，越来越多的人对这些物品着迷。空处作宾语，需填名词appreciation，此处为不可数名词。故填appreciation。
【45题详解】
考查动词时态。句意同上。根据时间状语“in recent years”可知，此处使用现在完成时，主语为“an increasing number of people”，助动词用have。故填have become。
第四部分 写作(共两节，总分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是李华，你班与英国的姊妹学校某班级在线共上了一堂“经典诗歌鉴赏(Appreciation of Classic Poetry)”的交流课。请你在线上留言板上写一则评论，内容包括：
1.交流课的特点；
2.观看感受；
3.意见建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The online class was absolutely wonderful.
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【答案】One possible version:
The online class was absolutely wonderful. Themed on the Appreciation of Classic Poetry, it unfolded the eternal charm of classic poetry to us. Online as it was, this class created a totally immersive atmosphere.
The highlight of the class was the short clip named “When Li Bai Meets William Wordsworth”. By comparing the differences and similarities of these two great romantic poets, the video gave us a new insight into their writing skills and the emotions hidden behind the lines. It also triggered our passion to explore more about the ever-lasting beauty of poems.
Honestly, it would be better if more interactive elements, such as mini-games or real-time comments, are included in this class. Generally speaking, it was truly fantastic.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。你班与英国的姊妹学校某班级在线共上了一堂“经典诗歌鉴赏(Appreciation of Classic Poetry)”的交流课。请考生根据提示在线上留言板上写一则评论。
【详解】1.词汇积累
展示：unfold→reveal
情感：emotion →affection
触发：trigger→set off/strike
极好的：fantastic→brilliant
2.句式拓展简单句变复合句
原句：The highlight of the class was the short clip named “When Li Bai Meets William Wordsworth”.
拓展句：The highlight of the class was the short clip which was named “When Li Bai Meets William Wordsworth”.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Online as it was, this class created a totally immersive atmosphere.(运用了as引导的让步状语从句，且使用了部分倒装)
[高分句型2]Honestly, it would be better if more interactive elements, such as mini-games or real-time comments, are included in this class. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
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.
At the end of the class, Mr. Smith announced our assignment for the next Monday was to talk about someone we were grateful to instead of a book report. Upon hearing it, I couldn’t help complaining to Mareya that I was so nervous about having to talk in front of the whole class.
“ Arizona ,you’ve been in at least three plays ,” Mareya pointed out.“ If you don’ t get stage fright in front of those big audiences, why are you bothered by a few kids in our class ”
It was true, but in a play you were part of a group. I shook my head. Plus, there were so many people I was grateful to. There was no way I could possibly pick just one. Plus, even if I picked one I’ d have no idea what to say. Plus, even if I figured out what to say, I was a million- percent positive I’ d mess up if I tried to say it out loud! I’ d be standing there with everyone staring at me, waiting for words to come out of my mouth.“ Oh , my goodness !” I pulled my sweatshirt hood ( 兜 帽 ) over my face, put my hands over my ears and said,“ I don’t want to talk about it !”
But one thing about really good friends who knew you really well was that they didn’ t always do exactly what you asked them to. Mareya could be pretty pushy talking of being helpful. She scribbled(潦草地写) something on a piece of paper , lifted my hood, and smiled. She’ d drawn a funny elephant (named Franky) with the word BREATHE coming out of its trunk .
“ This is Franky the ‘everything is going to be all right’ elephant ” Mareya giggled. She held the picture up to her ear and asked, “What’ s that you say, Franky You think my friend Arizona should come over to my house this weekend so we can work on our talks together ”
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. And that was exactly what happened.
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Paragraph 2 .On Monday morning, however, I decided to talk about Mareya.
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【答案】例文1：
Paragraph 1:
And that was exactly what happened.
Arizona and I sat at the desk at the study in her house on Saturday afternoon. I asked her curiously who she would pick to talk about. “ My grandma ”. She blurted out. She told me she was grateful to her grandma, who took great pains to bring her up despite poor health. From her excited look and gentle tone, I could feel her deep gratitude and love for her grandma. I was so immersed in her talk that I didn't t notice she had finished it until she patted my shoulder. She then suggested I talk about my mum. I followed her advice as I had no other good ideas. She also helped me organize my ideas and gave me patient guidance on my gestures, emotions and eye contact when practising the presentation in her presence . She was so helpful that I got prepared for my talk very smoothly.
Paragraph 2:
On Monday morning, however, I decided to talk about Mareya.
Though it was true that there were many people I was grateful to, I thought it was Mareya that I should express my gratitude to the here and now. When my turn came, I mustered up courage and stepped onto the platform. I couldn’t help looking at Mareya and found her smiling and cheering for me. Clearing my throat, I started: “ Today , I’d like to talk about Mareya , a friend I will always be grateful to .” Hearing the words, Mareya widened her eyes and looked at me in surprise. Then I recalled good times spent with Mareya and how she managed to help me out whenever I was in trouble. Upon finishing the talk, I trotted towards Mareya and gave her a bear hug. Meanwhile, thunderous applause rang through the classroom.
例文2：
And that was exactly what happened.
Magically, I did go to Mareya’s house to work on the talks together. We discussed, finalized the draft, and rehearse the homework. But I was still unsure if I could make it in front of the whole class." Just imagine all the elephants drawn by me are those big audiences” suggested Mareya, sticking all the pictures of Franky to each chair . It did work! Never did I felt nervous. I was so grateful for the elephants that I decided to talk about Franky on Monday morning. Mareya giggled and nodded her head.
Paragraph 2:
On Monday morning, however, I decided to talk about Mareya . Obviously, there being no extra time for me to modify my draft, I stepped on the stage and delivered my speech without any draft.” Today, I’d like to talk about Mareya, she doesn’ t always do exactly what I asked her to. Plus, she doesn’ t hesitate to be helpful whenever I am in need. Plus, she doesn’ t fail to draw kinds of magical elephants to conceive me that everything is going to be all right ….” After I finished, the audience burst into thunderous applause. Not until then, did I realize who I needed to be grateful to. I threw myself to Mareya’s arms, held back my welling tears and said " Thanks , Mareya ”
例文 3:
And that was exactly what happened. Reluctantly, I inched my way into Mareya’s room. I sank into the chair, not knowing what to do. Maeya suggested that we pick _ one of the persons I appreciated first. My mind raced quickly and people’s names flooded in. I finally chose one Then Mareya encouraged me to write down what the person did moved me. Finally, with Mareya’s help, I even read it out aloud. But at night, I tossed and turned, thinking there must be something important ignored by me.
On Monday morning, however, I decided to talk about Mareya. Yes, it dawned on me that I had always ignored Mareya even though we spent so much time together. The memories that Mareya constantly encouraged and comforted me crowded into my mind. And it was also Mareya who created Franky, the lovely elephant to help me overcome my fear. I even didn’t need to write down my gratitude because the words just poured out as my eyes fell on her. After my speech, she came up to me and firmly said " That’ s what friends do !”
【解析】
【分析】本文是人物为线索展开，讲述了作者因为老师布置的作业而发愁，因为老师让他们周末在家写一篇他/她要感谢的人的文章，并且周一在班里和大家分享。而作者害怕在全班同学目前演讲，所以就找她的好朋友Mareya抱怨，Mareya就想办法帮助她克服这个心理障碍。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“这就是发生的准确事情。”可知，第一段可描写作者到Mareya的家，Mareya帮助她如何写那篇文章的事情。
②由第二段首句内容“然而，周一早上的时候，我还是觉得说说Mareya。”可知，第二段可描写作者为什么要说Mareya是她很感谢的人。
2.续写线索：作者到Mareya的家——Mareya教给她如何写要感谢的人——Mareya让作者写她的妈妈——作者决定写Mareya是她感谢的人——回忆Mareya对她的帮助——两个人都很高兴——演讲很成功
3.词汇激活
行为类
①准备：get prepared for/make preparations for
②鼓起勇气：muster up courage/get one’s courage up
情绪类
①好奇：curiously/with curiosity
②感激：be grateful to/ express my gratitude to
【点睛】[高分句型1]She told me she was grateful to her grandma, who took great pains to bring her up despite poor health.（由省略连词that引导的宾语从句和who引导的非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2]I was so immersed in her talk that I didn't t notice she had finished it until she patted my shoulder. （由so…that…引导的结果状语从句和until引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型3]Though it was true that there were many people I was grateful to, I thought it was Mareya that I should express my gratitude to the here and now. （由that引导的主语从句、省略连词that/whom的定语从句和it was…that…引导的强调句型）
[高分句型4]Then I recalled good times spent with Mareya and how she managed to help me out whenever I was in trouble. （由how引导的宾语从句和whenever引导的让步状语从句）
