湖南师大附中2024届高三月考试卷(五)
英语
本试题卷分为听力、阅读、语言运用和写作四个部分，共10页。
时量120分钟。满分150分。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分39分
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. Why is the woman going to Germany
A. To work there. B. To visit the man. C. To study German.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Roommates. C. Neighbors.
3. What will the speakers do next
A. Take the bus. B. Go to the doctor. C. Visit their uncle.
4. What do we know about the house
A. It is well-equipped. B. It overlooks the whole city. C. It’s in the center of the city.
5. What does the man mean
A. He is really thirsty now. B. He dislikes champagne. C. Champagne tastes good.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers going to do
A. Go on a hike. B. Buy a camera. C. Visit a park.
7. When are the speakers going to meet
A. At 7:00 am. B. At 8:00 am. C. At 9:00 am.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man do
A. A teacher. B. A player. C. A student.
9 What is the man worrying about
A. He can’t play the guitar well.
B. He is afraid to meet new people.
C. He seldom gives performances.
10. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To invite him to a party.
B. To ask him to join the band.
C. To advise him to practice singing.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.
12. How are the books listed
A. By category(类别). B. By first letters. C. By title and author.
13 What information is provided by the computer
A. When the books are published.
B. What new books people can read.
C. Whether a book can be borrowed.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. When did the man go to Indonesia
A. In 1960. B. In 196. C. In 1978.
15. What happened in 1970
A. The man went back to England.
B. The man worked in television.
C. The man moved to Indonesia.
16. What’s the name of the man’s second novel
A. Rag Doll. B. The Cold Earth. C. Eastern Moon.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which of the following did Jeff read less
A. History. B. Philosophy. C. Science.
18. What is the most thrilling moment of Jeff’s life
A. Starting to read Faust.
B. Going to a dance with a nice girl.
C. Reading Goethe’s book for the first time.
19. What does reading mean to Jeff
A. It’s a necessity. B. It’s an excellent skill. C It’s a form of thinking.
20. What does Jeff mainly talk about
A. His favorite books. B. His habit of reading. C. His plan of reading.
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;D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Become a Volunteer for Los Angeles Animal Services
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We need friendly, outgoing and personable volunteers to assist the public and work with the staff in our animal shelters and at on-site and off-site adoption events.
Our dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals are in need of care, attention, walking, playing, socialization and engaging with people. You may choose to work with any or all of our animal populations.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with other important roles such as adoptions, greeting customers, photography, videography, playgroups, humane education, public relations and some office tasks.
Volunteer opportunities are available during our business hours. Tuesday to Saturday: 8: 00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Shelters are closed on Mondays and on holidays.
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1. Once your application receives preliminary (初步的) approval, you’ll receive orientation (培训) materials and the volunteer agreement to review and sign.
2. Once you return all the necessary paperwork, you’ll have access to our volunteer entrance and other resources, to start your online and on-site training.
3. Once you complete your First Day Classroom and First Day On-site Training, you’ll be able to help with Boredom Busters Daily Enrichment for the animals, and also to train to work with dogs, cats, rabbits, or all three!
Join us and start making a difference! Los Angeles Animal Services recognizes the contributions made by volunteers and is committed to providing a volunteer program that offers challenging opportunities where volunteers can make a difference in the lives of the animals Los Angeles Animal Services cares for.
If you have any questions, please contact the Los Angeles Animal Services Volunteer Office at ani.volunteers@lacity.org.
1. Who will most probably be interested in the program
A. People who love animals. B. People who desire to find a job.
C. People who want their pets adopted. D. People who plan to volunteer on holidays.
2. When is the right time to volunteer at the shelters
A. From 11: 00 am to 5:00. pm on Monday. B. From 8:00 am to, 11: 00 am on Sunday.
C. From 2: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm on Sunday. D. From 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm on Monday.
3. What should you do before getting the volunteer agreement
A. Read orientation materials. B. Submit the application.
C. Visit the volunteer entrance. D. Receive professional training.
B
Ben Francis didn’t become wealthy through a family inheritance (遗产). Instead, the CEO and co-founder of Gymshark used his earnings as a Pizza Hut delivery guy to buy a sewing machine and start his fitness apparel company at 19.
Eleven years later, his adolescent strategy literally paid off. Francis, 30, who has a reported net worth of $1.3 billion, joined Forbes’ billionaires list. He’s in rare company: The list’s average age is 65 years old.
Originally, Francis and co-founder Lewis Morgan launched Gymshark as a website selling fitness supplements. But after getting fed up with his ill-fitting clothes, Francis suggested pivoting the company.
Francis and Morgan bought a sewing machine. The pair brought Gymshark to a bodybuilding exhibition in 2013. but didn’t have any money to spend on advertising. On a whim (一时兴起)， they decided to give popular fitness YouTubers free products. “My heroes were on YouTube. “ Francis said. “So it would be so cool if my heroes could come to be with Gymshark at this event. I didn’t really think that much about it. “Some of those influencers went on to wear the apparel on their channels, launching Gymshark’s I sales to $1,000 per day, up from just $ 450.
Franos quit the CEO role in 2017. “CEO was not the right role for me when I was in my early 20g. “ Francis said. “That I’d started a business that had grown very quickly didn’t mean I was the most competent chief executive. “He spent the next four years supporting leadership roles within Gymshark—including chief product officer and chief marketing officer--to learn more about the ins and outs of the business. before, returning as CEO in 2021.
That year, the company was valued at 1.45 billion. Still, the company’s billion- dollar valuation is a small percentage of the market value of competitors like Nike and Lululemon. “I really think Gymshark can be the U. K.’s answer to those brands,” Francis said. “But that’s not saying that the U. K. is where it starts and ends for us. We also want to be a truly global brand.
4. What makes Ben Francis special on Forbes’ billionaires list
A. His age. B. His wealth.
C. The way he succeeded. D. The business he took up.
5. What does the underlined word “pivoting” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Taking control of. B. Making the best of.
C. Making changes to. D. Attaching importance to.
6. Why did Francis and Morgan offer popular fitness YouTubers free products
A. To sing the praises of their heroes on YouTube.
B. To win the support of popular YouTubers.
C. To build a good relationship with YouTube.
D. To popularize their products in a cheap way.
7. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Gymshark: From a website to a big company
B. Francis: From a Pizza Hut delivery guy to a billionaire
C. Francis: Starting the U. K.’s fastest-growing company
D. Gymshark: Taking the lead in fitness clothing
C
Pablo Picasso truly was a man of mystery. A hidden detail has been discovered in one of his paintings hanging at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
After close examination, experts found that a pet dog was at first included in Picasso’s painting Le Moulin de la Galette, but was later painted out. The artwork was completed after his arrival in Paris in 1900, and shows a noisy scene caught in a Parisian dining place of the same name, filed with couples drinking wine and enjoying a chat.
The discovery was made by experts at the Guggenheim, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The finding was made ahead of the opening of their exhibition “Young Picasso in Paris”. which features 10 drawings and paintings from Picasso’s early works in the French capital. where he eventually settled down.
To discover the hidden dog, experts used a non-destructive (非破坏性的) way to draw out the elemental parts of materials in the painting. “It was interesting to me that he painted over this dog, which would have been a rather attractive part of the painting,” the Guggenheim’s senior expert Julie Barten says, adding that it was an “interesting” choice.
Experts believe the dog was possibly removed by Picasso because it was too “distracting” for viewers. “It would have stolen the show.” Barten continues. “Viewers can look more carefully at all of these other wonderful figures in the painting-to experience the space in different ways.
“The painting acts as the most attractive part in the show at the Guggenheim. which joins several other international exhibitions being held to celebrate the 50-year anniversary (周年纪念) of the artist’s death in 1973.” Barten adds. “‘Young Picasso in Paris’ will run from May 12 to August 6.”
8. What is mainly shown in Picasso’s painting Le Moulin de la Galette
A. A dining scene of a couple. B. A noisy scene of some dogs.
C. A scene of some couples painting indoors. D. A scene of a dining place in Paris.
9. What did the experts do to discover the hidden dog
A. They used a completely new way. B. They did some harm to the painting.
C. They observed the painting carefully. D. They studied the materials’ elements in the painting.
10. Why did Picasso remove the dog according to Julie Barten
A. He painted the dog badly. B. The dog affected the whole work.
C. He got advice from viewers. D. There were already dogs in the painting.
11. What does Barten most probably want to do in the last paragraph
A. Advertise the show “Young Picasso in Paris” B. Show the importance of the new discovery.
C. Encourage people to look at great artworks. D. Draw attention to some international exhibitions.
D
You have never seen. the dodo bird in your lifetime. Driven to extinction on the island of Mauritius in 1692, the species has become a thing of legend. But it could soon be brought back to fife.
A company called Colossal Biosciences, which has offices in Austin, plans to “de-extinct the species alongside some other well-known extinct species, the woolly mammoth (猛犸象) and Tasmanian tiger. According to the company, all three will be de-extinct within the next decade.
The dodo bird was a giant. flightless pigeon (鸽子) on the island of Mauritius. The island, off the east coast of Africa, was visited by sailors in the early 1600’s. When sailors arrived there, they would walk around the island and knock the head of the dodos because there was nothing else to do on the island. By 1692, the species was extinct.
“Bringing back extinct animals,” says Forrest Galante, a scientist who serves as a conservation advisor to Colossal Biosciences, “isn’t just because we can. In the case of the dodo, it will put back something at the top of the food chain. Removing the bird created a gap in the ecosystem of the environment. Recovering it, in theory, should help fill that gap. You’re bringing back a creature, an individual and a group of them that will most importantly repair a damaged ecosystem, because they’ve been removed by human beings,” says Galante.
Just like in Jurassic Park, DNA is required to bring back an extinct animal. DNA from species like the dodo bird and woolly mammoth can be recovered. According to Galante, this DNA is then hatched into a related species that is living today. In the case of the dodo bird. a pigeon is used. When the pigeon lays eggs, dodo birds will hatch from the eggs.
The new dodos will not be the exact same type of bird, but close enough to fill the gaps their extinction left behind.
12. What does the company Colossal Biosciences plan to do
A. Bring back some extinct animal species in ten years.
B. Preserve the remains of extinct animals.
C. Document the history of extinct species.
D. Study the habitats of extinct species.
13. Why did dodo birds go extinct
A. They were hunted by big animals. B. Their living environment changed.
C. Humans killed them out of boredom. D. Humans greatly hunted them for meat.
14. What does Forrest Galante think of bringing back the dodo bird
A. It can be helpful to ecosystems. B. It can be very inspiring.
C. It isn’t very necessary. D. It isn’t quite possible.
15 What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The role of pigeons in bringing back extinct species.
B. How people can take out DNA from extinct animals.
C. Who inspired the idea of bringing back the dodos.
D. The use of DNA for bringing dodo birds back to life.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分. 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you already got the dog only to find out that your husband is not a pet lover, it’s either you keep your puppy and risk having problems in your marriage or let it go. I honestly do not think anybody should be asked to choose between a pet and a husband. ____16____
Talk things through with your husband. It could be that your partner is not naturally fond of dogs. ____17____ Where you see a sweet puppy, he sees something else. Talking solves many problems in more ways than one. Before you consider any other course of action, try talking to your partner. Engage him in a heartfelt conversation that will give him some perspective into how you feel.
Find out his reservations. Not everybody is fond of having domestic animals around. ____18____ There’s an underlying reason behind the hate and resentment towards the dog. For instance, your partner may be allergic to dogs. You wouldn’t know why your husband hates pets until you find out.
____19____ Encourage your partner to spend more time playing with the dog. You can go on walks together, allow him to hand treats, or give commands to your dog. These canine creatures tend to pay more attention to the things we do, so teach your husband to communicate clearly with your dog.
Learn to accept your differences. ____20____ While you may enjoy getting dog hair in your mouth, your partner may not. Since you are the one that brought the dog into the marriage, you have to find ways of dealing with it.
A. We’ve come up with some possible solutions to your problem.
B. Your partner doesn’t have to love pets because you do.
C. So clearly, he won’t love the dog as much as you do.
D. Chances are, your husband falls in that category.
E. You can help him form a bond with your dog.
F. Then should you keep the dog or not
G. You can get him to change his mind.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Here we will introduce you to a new kind of car—the first fully electric vehicle that can both fly and ____21____ on roads. Our “Model A”, is the first flying vehicle that is ____22____ on public roads and able to ____23____ like a normal car. It also has vertical take-off and landing capabilities. It ____24____ will be able to carry one or two occupants in its limited space available. We expect to sell the vehicle for 300, 000 each with the first ____25____ projected by the end of 2025. The FAA confirmed that it has ____26____ our company a special airworthiness certificate (适航证) , allowing for limited ____27____ that include exhibition, research and development.
Numerous companies are working on all-electric VTOLs, which ____28____ vertical take-off and landing aircraft. However, our vehicle is ____29____ because of its ability to _____30_____ both on roads and in the air.
Our flying car will be certified as a(n) “ _____31_____ speed vehicle”, which means it won’t be able to go faster than about 25 miles per hour on a paved road. The _____32_____ is that, if a driver needs a faster route, he/she will use our flight capabilities. Regardless, it also still needs _____33_____ from the National Highway Traffic Safe Administration to go on roads. An _____34_____ automated test flight of a skeleton (框架) version of the car was successfully conducted in 2018, and a full-size prototype (原型车) was _____35_____ the following year. But we still needed the FAA’s special airworthiness certificate to continue conducting the necessary research and development.
21. A. float B. land C. travel D. rely
22. A. drivable B. adjustable C. avoidable D. approachable
23. A. change B. update C. shift D. park
24 A. similarly B. apparently C. luckily D. permanently
25. A. delivery B. movement C. investigation D. resistance
26. A. awarded B. denied C. issued D. spared
27. A. reforms B. purposes C. improvements D. researches.
28. A. consist of B. add to C. result in D. stand for
29. A. common B. efficient C. different D. abstract
30. A. function B. fight C. circle D. experiment
31. A. terrific B. low C. average D. ideal
32. A. proof B. background C. conflict D. assumption
33. A. interview B. cooperation C. donation D. approval
34. A. annual B. initial C. aimless D. environmental
35. A. flown B. bought C. recycled D. submitted
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。
Believe it or not, a group of US teens could perform Chinese Mermaid, a classical Chinese play for children, fully in Chinese. The 15 US teens, ____36____ (age) between 12 and 17, stood out from more than 200 children and spent almost two years ____37____ (practise), according to Chen Suhan, director and producer of the play’s US version. The show’s success is thanks ____38____ the China-US Youth Theater Exchange Program. The program combines theater and Chinese language learning to promote language education and youth ____39____ (exchange), between China and the US. “All the kids ____40____ (work) so hard over the last two years, and I feel so proud to see their amazing performance,” Chen said. For American teens, coming to China to perform a Chinese play is ____41____ unforgettable experience. “Theater for children and young people ____42____ (be) a ‘world language’ that enables children of different countries and race ____43____ (communicate) without words. Such theater is the seed of innocence, ____44____ (kind) and beauty. It is also the seed of love, culture and friendship from ____45____ blossoms of the utmost beauty sprouts (长出),” remarked Feng Li, president of China National Theater for Children.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校英文报为提高学生对自然灾害的了解，新开设了Natural Disasters专栏。请你以“Forest fires”为标题，为该专栏写一篇短文。内容包括：
1. 形成的原因；
2. 造成的危害(至少两点)；
3. 呼吁预防。
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。
Forest fires
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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。
When something that’s important to you disappears, don’t be hopeless. It may miraculously (奇迹般地) come back sooner or later. I learned it on one winter day.
It was one of those busy days. Especially, I had lots of clothes to wash. and Karen, my four-year-old kid, kept following me, pulling my shirt and crying for attention. I was annoyed. To stop her troubling me and make her quiet, I searched the drawers in the bedroom and found-a bag of forgotten balloons. “Yellow,” she said with joy.
The balloons were the gifts for her that her uncle had bought abroad. These balloons were of good quality and very unique, unable to be found at least in our small town. Among the balloons, the yellow one was Karen’s favorite. And there was only one yellow balloon. She viewed it as her best friend and even signed her name on its surface.
After I blew the balloon up, she cheerfully took it with tiny fingers, touching it and telling it her secrets. Immediately. her attention was attracted.
After lunch. we prepared to go to the local public clothes-washing shop. Before long. I was ready. Carrying her yellow balloon. Karen followed me into oat car. On the way, she was singing and had fun with the balloon. She kept beating the balloon against the back of the car seat. As I turned the corner, trying to keep my attention on my driving, I felt a sudden, big wind blow across my feet. I called out at once, “Karen! Close the window. It’s cold out!”
And then I heard her frightened scream. In a hurry, I looked over my shoulder, expecting to see some terrible insects that led to her being frightened. But there wasn’t one. Karen was looking out of the window. both arms reaching out, as if to get something. And she cried, “Balloon, balloon. Come back! Come back!” Then. she turned to me, calling out, “Mom, please stop the car! My balloon has escaped.”
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。
“Alright, “I said and slowly pulled over.
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While walking in the park, we suddenly found a yellow balloon flying over a tree.
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听力答案：1-20AACABABCABACCBABBAAB湖南师大附中2024届高三月考试卷(五)
英语
本试题卷分为听力、阅读、语言运用和写作四个部分，共10页。
时量120分钟。满分150分。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分39分
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. Why is the woman going to Germany
A. To work there. B. To visit the man. C. To study German.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Roommates. C. Neighbors.
3. What will the speakers do next
A. Take the bus. B. Go to the doctor. C. Visit their uncle.
4. What do we know about the house
A. It is well-equipped. B. It overlooks the whole city. C. It’s in the center of the city.
5. What does the man mean
A. He is really thirsty now. B. He dislikes champagne. C. Champagne tastes good.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers going to do
A. Go on a hike. B. Buy a camera. C. Visit a park.
7. When are the speakers going to meet
A. At 7:00 am. B. At 8:00 am. C. At 9:00 am.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man do
A. A teacher. B. A player. C. A student.
9. What is the man worrying about
A. He can’t play the guitar well.
B. He is afraid to meet new people.
C. He seldom gives performances.
10. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To invite him to a party.
B. To ask him to join the band.
C. To advise him to practice singing.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.
12. How are the books listed
A. By category(类别). B. By first letters. C. By title and author.
13. What information is provided by the computer
A. When the books are published.
B. What new books people can read.
C. Whether a book can be borrowed.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. When did the man go to Indonesia
A. In 1960. B. In 196. C. In 1978.
15 What happened in 1970
A. The man went back to England.
B. The man worked in television.
C. The man moved to Indonesia.
16. What’s the name of the man’s second novel
A. Rag Doll. B. The Cold Earth. C. Eastern Moon.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which of the following did Jeff read less
A. History. B. Philosophy. C. Science.
18 What is the most thrilling moment of Jeff’s life
A. Starting to read Faust.
B. Going to a dance with a nice girl.
C. Reading Goethe’s book for the first time.
19. What does reading mean to Jeff
A. It’s a necessity. B. It’s an excellent skill. C It’s a form of thinking.
20. What does Jeff mainly talk about
A. His favorite books. B. His habit of reading. C. His plan of reading.
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;D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Become a Volunteer for Los Angeles Animal Services
Thank you for your interest in our volunteer team! We are looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of abandoned animals in our care.
We need friendly, outgoing and personable volunteers to assist the public and work with the staff in our animal shelters and at on-site and off-site adoption events.
Our dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals are in need of care, attention, walking, playing, socialization and engaging with people. You may choose to work with any or all of our animal populations.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with other important roles such as adoptions, greeting customers, photography, videography, playgroups, humane education, public relations and some office tasks.
Volunteer opportunities are available during our business hours. Tuesday to Saturday: 8: 00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Shelters are closed on Mondays and on holidays.
Apply online today!
1. Once your application receives preliminary (初步的) approval, you’ll receive orientation (培训) materials and the volunteer agreement to review and sign.
2. Once you return all the necessary paperwork, you’ll have access to our volunteer entrance and other resources, to start your online and on-site training.
3. Once you complete your First Day Classroom and First Day On-site Training, you’ll be able to help with Boredom Busters Daily Enrichment for the animals, and also to train to work with dogs, cats, rabbits, or all three!
Join us and start making a difference! Los Angeles Animal Services recognizes the contributions made by volunteers and is committed to providing a volunteer program that offers challenging opportunities where volunteers can make a difference in the lives of the animals Los Angeles Animal Services cares for.
If you have any questions, please contact the Los Angeles Animal Services Volunteer Office at ani.volunteers@lacity.org.
1. Who will most probably be interested in the program
A. People who love animals. B. People who desire to find a job.
C. People who want their pets adopted. D. People who plan to volunteer on holidays.
2. When is the right time to volunteer at the shelters
A. From 11: 00 am to 5:00. pm on Monday. B. From 8:00 am to, 11: 00 am on Sunday.
C. From 2: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm on Sunday. D. From 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm on Monday.
3 What should you do before getting the volunteer agreement
A. Read orientation materials. B. Submit the application.
C. Visit the volunteer entrance. D. Receive professional training.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了洛杉矶动物服务机构招募志愿者的相关情况。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据标题“Become a Volunteer for Los Angeles Animal Services(成为洛杉矶动物服务机构的志愿者)”可知，本文主要介绍了洛杉矶动物服务机构招募志愿者的相关情况。由此推知，喜欢动物的人可能会对这个项目感兴趣。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Volunteer opportunities are available during our business hours. Tuesday to Saturday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Shelters are closed on Mondays and on holidays.( 我们的工作时间提供志愿者机会。星期二至六上午八时至下午五时；星期日上午十一时至下午五时；收容所周一和节假日不开放)”可知，周日下午2点到5点去收容所做志愿者最合适。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Apply online today!部分中“Once your application receives preliminary (初步的) approval, you’ll receive orientation(培训) materials and the volunteer agreement to review and sign.(一旦你的申请获得初步批准，你将收到入学指导材料和志愿者协议，供你审查和签署)”可知，在获得志愿者协议之前，你应该提交申请。故选B。
B
Ben Francis didn’t become wealthy through a family inheritance (遗产). Instead, the CEO and co-founder of Gymshark used his earnings as a Pizza Hut delivery guy to buy a sewing machine and start his fitness apparel company at 19.
Eleven years later, his adolescent strategy literally paid off. Francis, 30, who has a reported net worth of $1.3 billion, joined Forbes’ billionaires list. He’s in rare company: The list’s average age is 65 years old.
Originally, Francis and co-founder Lewis Morgan launched Gymshark as a website selling fitness supplements. But after getting fed up with his ill-fitting clothes, Francis suggested pivoting the company.
Francis and Morgan bought a sewing machine. The pair brought Gymshark to a bodybuilding exhibition in 2013. but didn’t have any money to spend on advertising. On a whim (一时兴起)， they decided to give popular fitness YouTubers free products. “My heroes were on YouTube. “ Francis said. “So it would be so cool if my heroes could come to be with Gymshark at this event. I didn’t really think that much about it. “Some of those influencers went on to wear the apparel on their channels, launching Gymshark’s I sales to $1,000 per day, up from just $ 450.
Franos quit the CEO role in 2017. “CEO was not the right role for me when I was in my early 20g. “ Francis said. “That I’d started a business that had grown very quickly didn’t mean I was the most competent chief executive. “He spent the next four years supporting leadership roles within Gymshark—including chief product officer and chief marketing officer--to learn more about the ins and outs of the business. before, returning as CEO in 2021.
That year, the company was valued at 1.45 billion. Still, the company’s billion- dollar valuation is a small percentage of the market value of competitors like Nike and Lululemon. “I really think Gymshark can be the U. K.’s answer to those brands,” Francis said. “But that’s not saying that the U. K. is where it starts and ends for us. We also want to be a truly global brand.
4. What makes Ben Francis special on Forbes’ billionaires list
A. His age. B. His wealth.
C. The way he succeeded. D. The business he took up.
5. What does the underlined word “pivoting” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Taking control of. B. Making the best of.
C. Making changes to. D. Attaching importance to.
6. Why did Francis and Morgan offer popular fitness YouTubers free products
A. To sing the praises of their heroes on YouTube.
B. To win the support of popular YouTubers.
C. To build a good relationship with YouTube.
D. To popularize their products in a cheap way.
7. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Gymshark: From a website to a big company
B. Francis: From a Pizza Hut delivery guy to a billionaire
C. Francis: Starting the U. K.’s fastest-growing company
D. Gymshark: Taking the lead in fitness clothing
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了Gym shark CEO—Ben Francis创立Gym shark 并将企业发展壮大的过程。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段讲到“Francis, 30, who has a reported net worth of $1.3 billion, joined Forbes’ billionaires list. He’s in rare company: The list’s average age is 65 years old. (据报道，现年30岁的弗朗西斯的净资产为13亿美元，跻身《福布斯》亿万富豪榜。他很少有人陪伴：名单上的平均年龄是65岁。)”可知，福布斯亿万富翁的平均年龄是65岁，Francis只有30岁。因此，本·弗朗西斯在《福布斯》亿万富豪榜上的特殊之处是他的年龄。故选A。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。划线单词上文“Originally, Francis and co-founder Lewis Morgan launched Gymshark as a website selling fitness supplements. But after getting fed up with his ill-fitting clothes (最初，弗朗西斯和联合创始人刘易斯·摩根推出了Gymshark，作为一个销售健身补充剂的网站。但在受够了他不合身的衣服之后)”以及划线单词下一段“Francis and Morgan bought a sewing machine. The pair brought Gymshark to a bodybuilding exhibition in 2013.( 弗朗西斯和摩根买了一台缝纫机。2013年，两人将Gymshark带到了一个健美展上。)”可知，Francis建议改变公司，Francis转变了公司的经营方向。第三段中带下划线单词的意思上“改变”。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。文章第四段讲到“The pair brought Gymshark to a bodybuilding exhibition in 2013. but didn’t have any money to spend on advertising. (2013年，两人将Gymshark带到了一个健美展上。但没有钱花在广告上。)”根据第四段““Some of those influencers went on to wear the apparel on their channels, launching Gymshark’s I sales to $1,000 per day, up from just $ 450.”（这些网红中的一些人继续在他们的渠道上穿这些服装，使Gymshark的每天销售额从450美元上升到1000美元。）可知，弗朗西斯和摩根向YouTuber提供流行的健身免费产品是为了以廉价的方式推广他们的产品。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了Ben Francis从必胜客外卖小哥到亿万富翁、打造运动网红品牌Gym shark的历程，文章第一段讲到“Ben Francis didn’t become wealthy through a family inheritance (遗产). Instead, the CEO and co-founder of Gymshark used his earnings as a Pizza Hut delivery guy to buy a sewing machine and start his fitness apparel company at 19. (本·弗朗西斯并不是通过家族遗产致富的。相反，Gymshark的首席执行官兼联合创始人在19岁时用必胜客外卖员的收入买了一台缝纫机，创办了他的健身服装公司。)”可知，本文的最佳标题是“弗朗西斯：从必胜客外卖员到亿万富翁”。故选B。
C
Pablo Picasso truly was a man of mystery. A hidden detail has been discovered in one of his paintings hanging at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
After close examination, experts found that a pet dog was at first included in Picasso’s painting Le Moulin de la Galette, but was later painted out. The artwork was completed after his arrival in Paris in 1900, and shows a noisy scene caught in a Parisian dining place of the same name, filed with couples drinking wine and enjoying a chat.
The discovery was made by experts at the Guggenheim, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The finding was made ahead of the opening of their exhibition “Young Picasso in Paris”. which features 10 drawings and paintings from Picasso’s early works in the French capital. where he eventually settled down.
To discover the hidden dog, experts used a non-destructive (非破坏性的) way to draw out the elemental parts of materials in the painting. “It was interesting to me that he painted over this dog, which would have been a rather attractive part of the painting,” the Guggenheim’s senior expert Julie Barten says, adding that it was an “interesting” choice.
Experts believe the dog was possibly removed by Picasso because it was too “distracting” for viewers. “It would have stolen the show.” Barten continues. “Viewers can look more carefully at all of these other wonderful figures in the painting-to experience the space in different ways.
“The painting acts as the most attractive part in the show at the Guggenheim. which joins several other international exhibitions being held to celebrate the 50-year anniversary (周年纪念) of the artist’s death in 1973.” Barten adds. “‘Young Picasso in Paris’ will run from May 12 to August 6.”
8. What is mainly shown in Picasso’s painting Le Moulin de la Galette
A. A dining scene of a couple. B. A noisy scene of some dogs.
C. A scene of some couples painting indoors. D. A scene of a dining place in Paris.
9. What did the experts do to discover the hidden dog
A. They used a completely new way. B. They did some harm to the painting.
C. They observed the painting carefully. D. They studied the materials’ elements in the painting.
10. Why did Picasso remove the dog according to Julie Barten
A. He painted the dog badly. B. The dog affected the whole work.
C. He got advice from viewers. D. There were already dogs in the painting.
11. What does Barten most probably want to do in the last paragraph
A. Advertise the show “Young Picasso in Paris” B. Show the importance of the new discovery.
C. Encourage people to look at great artworks. D. Draw attention to some international exhibitions.
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要说明了一些专家通过一项技术在毕加索的一幅名画里面发现了一条被这位画家涂掉的狗。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The artwork was completed after his arrival in Paris in 1900, and shows a noisy scene caught in a Parisian dining place of the same name, filed with couples drinking wine and enjoying a chat.(这幅画是他在1900年抵达巴黎后完成的，画中描绘了巴黎一家同名餐厅的喧闹景象，挤满了喝着酒聊天的情侣)”可知，这幅画作画的是巴黎一个用餐的地方的场景。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“To discover the hidden dog, experts used a non-destructive (非破坏性的) way to draw out the elemental parts of materials in the painting.(为了发现隐藏的狗，专家们使用了一种非破坏性的方法来提取画中材料的基本部分)”可知，专家们研究了毕加索当时所用原料的元素。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Experts believe the dog was possibly removed by Picasso because it was too “distracting” for viewers. “It would have stolen the show.” Barten continues.(专家认为，这只狗可能是毕加索移走的，因为它太“分散”了观众的注意力。“它会抢尽风头的。”Barten继续说道)”可知，Julie Barten认为毕加索之所以涂掉这只狗是因为它在画作上会影响整幅画的效果。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““The painting acts as the most attractive part in the show at the Guggenheim. which joins several other international exhibitions being held to celebrate the 50-year anniversary (周年纪念) of the artist’s death in 1973.” Barten adds. “‘Young Picasso in Paris’ will run from May 12 to August 6.”(“这幅画是古根海姆展览中最吸引人的部分。这次展览是为了纪念这位艺术家1973年逝世50周年而举办的其他几场国际展览的一部分。Barten补充道。“‘年轻的毕加索在巴黎’将从5月12日持续到8月6日。”)”可知，Barten是在为这个展览做宣传。故选A。
D
You have never seen. the dodo bird in your lifetime. Driven to extinction on the island of Mauritius in 1692, the species has become a thing of legend. But it could soon be brought back to fife.
A company called Colossal Biosciences, which has offices in Austin, plans to “de-extinct the species alongside some other well-known extinct species, the woolly mammoth (猛犸象) and Tasmanian tiger. According to the company, all three will be de-extinct within the next decade.
The dodo bird was a giant. flightless pigeon (鸽子) on the island of Mauritius. The island, off the east coast of Africa, was visited by sailors in the early 1600’s. When sailors arrived there, they would walk around the island and knock the head of the dodos because there was nothing else to do on the island. By 1692, the species was extinct.
“Bringing back extinct animals,” says Forrest Galante, a scientist who serves as a conservation advisor to Colossal Biosciences, “isn’t just because we can. In the case of the dodo, it will put back something at the top of the food chain. Removing the bird created a gap in the ecosystem of the environment. Recovering it, in theory, should help fill that gap. You’re bringing back a creature, an individual and a group of them that will most importantly repair a damaged ecosystem, because they’ve been removed by human beings,” says Galante.
Just like in Jurassic Park, DNA is required to bring back an extinct animal. DNA from species like the dodo bird and woolly mammoth can be recovered. According to Galante, this DNA is then hatched into a related species that is living today. In the case of the dodo bird. a pigeon is used. When the pigeon lays eggs, dodo birds will hatch from the eggs.
The new dodos will not be the exact same type of bird, but close enough to fill the gaps their extinction left behind.
12. What does the company Colossal Biosciences plan to do
A. Bring back some extinct animal species in ten years.
B. Preserve the remains of extinct animals.
C. Document the history of extinct species.
D. Study the habitats of extinct species.
13. Why did dodo birds go extinct
A. They were hunted by big animals. B. Their living environment changed.
C. Humans killed them out of boredom. D. Humans greatly hunted them for meat.
14. What does Forrest Galante think of bringing back the dodo bird
A. It can be helpful to ecosystems. B. It can be very inspiring.
C. It isn’t very necessary. D. It isn’t quite possible.
15. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The role of pigeons in bringing back extinct species.
B. How people can take out DNA from extinct animals.
C. Who inspired the idea of bringing back the dodos.
D. The use of DNA for bringing dodo birds back to life.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了现在一家公司准备让三百多年前就已经灭绝的渡渡鸟回归。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“A company called Colossal Biosciences, which has offices in Austin, plans to “de-extinct” the species alongside some other well-known extinct species, the woolly mammoth (长毛象) and Tasmanian tiger. According to the company, all three will be de-extinct within the next decade.(一家名为Colossal Biosciences的公司在奥斯汀设有办事处，该公司计划将这一物种与其他一些已知的灭绝物种——长毛象和塔斯马尼亚虎——一起“从灭绝中恢复”。据该公司称，这三种物种将在未来十年内复活)”可知，这家公司准备“复活”一些已经灭绝的动物物种。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“When the sailors arrived there, they would walk around the island and knock the heads of the dodos because there was nothing else to do on the island. By 1692, the species was extinct.(当水手们到达那里时，他们会在岛上走来走去，敲打渡渡鸟的头，因为岛上没有别的事情可做。到1692年，这个物种灭绝了)”可知，渡渡鸟灭绝可能是由于人类因无聊而对它们猎杀造成的。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中Forrest Galante的话“In the case of the dodo, it will put back something at the top of the food chain. Removing the bird created a gap in the ecosystem of the environment. Recovering it, in theory, should help fill that gap. You’re bringing back a creature, an individual and a group of them that will most importantly repair a damaged ecosystem, because they’ve been removed by human beings(以渡渡鸟为例，它会把一些东西放回到食物链的顶端。把鸟移走造成了环境生态系统的缺口。从理论上讲，恢复它应该有助于填补这一空白。你带回了一种生物，一个个体和一群生物，最重要的是修复受损的生态系统，因为它们已经被人类带走了)”可推知，Forrest Galante认为“复活”渡渡鸟能修复受损的生态系统，对生态有益。故选A项。
15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段“Just like in Jurassic Park, DNA is required to bring back an extinct animal. DNA from species like the dodo bird and woolly mammoth can be recovered. According to Galante, this DNA is then hatched into a related species that is living today. In the case of the dodo bird, a pigeon is used. When the pigeon lays eggs, dodo birds will hatch from the eggs.(就像在《侏罗纪公园》里一样，要复活一种灭绝的动物需要DNA。渡渡鸟和长毛象等物种的DNA可以被恢复。根据加兰特的说法，这些DNA随后被孵化成一个现在还存在的相关的物种。在渡渡鸟的例子中，要用到鸽子。鸽子下蛋的时候，渡渡鸟就会从蛋里孵出来)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何利用DNA孵化渡渡鸟，从而使其再生。故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分. 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you already got the dog only to find out that your husband is not a pet lover, it’s either you keep your puppy and risk having problems in your marriage or let it go. I honestly do not think anybody should be asked to choose between a pet and a husband. ____16____
Talk things through with your husband. It could be that your partner is not naturally fond of dogs. ____17____ Where you see a sweet puppy, he sees something else. Talking solves many problems in more ways than one. Before you consider any other course of action, try talking to your partner. Engage him in a heartfelt conversation that will give him some perspective into how you feel.
Find out his reservations. Not everybody is fond of having domestic animals around. ____18____ There’s an underlying reason behind the hate and resentment towards the dog. For instance, your partner may be allergic to dogs. You wouldn’t know why your husband hates pets until you find out.
____19____ Encourage your partner to spend more time playing with the dog. You can go on walks together, allow him to hand treats, or give commands to your dog. These canine creatures tend to pay more attention to the things we do, so teach your husband to communicate clearly with your dog.
Learn to accept your differences. ____20____ While you may enjoy getting dog hair in your mouth, your partner may not. Since you are the one that brought the dog into the marriage, you have to find ways of dealing with it.
A. We’ve come up with some possible solutions to your problem.
B. Your partner doesn’t have to love pets because you do.
C. So, clearly, he won’t love the dog as much as you do.
D. Chances are, your husband falls in that category.
E. You can help him form a bond with your dog.
F. Then should you keep the dog or not
G. You can get him to change his mind.
【答案】16. A 17. C 18. D 19. E 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。关于养狗，你需要考虑你丈夫的感受，相信本文介绍的几个行之有效的方法对你会大有裨益。
【16题详解】
空前“I honestly do not think anybody should be asked to choose between a pet and a husband.(老实说，我认为任何人都不应该被要求在宠物和丈夫之间做出选择)”提出了关于养狗你可能与丈夫之间存在的问题，下文的四段内容提供解决问题的方法。由此可知，A项“我们已经为你的问题想出了一些可能的解决办法”起到承上启下的作用。符合语境。故选A。
【17题详解】
空前一句“It could be that your partner is not naturally fond of dogs.(这可能是因为你的伴侣天生不喜欢狗)”指出你的伴侣天生就不喜欢狗，因此该空得出结论：由此可知，C项“所以，很明显，他不会像你那样爱这只狗”符合语境，空后一句“Where you see a sweet puppy, he sees something else.(当你看到一只可爱的小狗时，他会看到别的东西)”做具体说明。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据前文“Not everybody is fond of having domestic animals around.(不是每个人都喜欢有家养动物在身边)”以及文章首句中“your husband is not a pet lover(你丈夫不是个宠物爱好者)”可知，不是每个人都喜欢养动物，你的丈夫不是个宠物爱好者。由此可知，D项“很有可能，你丈夫就属于这一类”符合语境，D项中的“that category”指代空前一句说的“不是每个人都喜欢有家养动物在身边”。故选D。
【19题详解】
此处所填应该是本段的段首句，应该能表达该段的主旨。空后面“Encourage your partner to spend more time playing with the dog. You can go on walks together, allow him to hand treats, or give commands to your dog. These canine creatures tend to pay more attention to the things we do, so teach your husband to communicate clearly with your dog.(鼓励你的伴侣花更多的时间和狗玩耍。你们可以一起散步，让他给你食物，或者给你的狗发号施令。这些犬类动物往往更关注我们所做的事情，所以教你的丈夫和你的狗清楚地沟通)”说明要花更多的时间和狗玩耍，一起散步，与狗清晰地交流等，这概括起来应该是“帮丈夫和狗建立联系”。由此可知，E项“你可以帮助他和你的狗建立联系”符合语境。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据空前一句“Learn to accept your differences.(学会接受你们的差异)”可知，本段主要讲应该“学会接受你们的差异”，再结合空后面的“While you may enjoy getting dog hair in your mouth, your partner may not.(虽然你可能喜欢把狗毛放进嘴里，但你的伴侣可能不会)”可知，B项“你的伴侣不必因为你爱宠物而爱宠物”，符合语境。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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Here we will introduce you to a new kind of car—the first fully electric vehicle that can both fly and ____21____ on roads. Our “Model A”, is the first flying vehicle that is ____22____ on public roads and able to ____23____ like a normal car. It also has vertical take-off and landing capabilities. It ____24____ will be able to carry one or two occupants in its limited space available. We expect to sell the vehicle for 300, 000 each with the first ____25____ projected by the end of 2025. The FAA confirmed that it has ____26____ our company a special airworthiness certificate (适航证) , allowing for limited ____27____ that include exhibition, research and development.
Numerous companies are working on all-electric VTOLs, which ____28____ vertical take-off and landing aircraft. However, our vehicle is ____29____ because of its ability to _____30_____ both on roads and in the air.
Our flying car will be certified as a(n) “ _____31_____ speed vehicle”, which means it won’t be able to go faster than about 25 miles per hour on a paved road. The _____32_____ is that, if a driver needs a faster route, he/she will use our flight capabilities. Regardless, it also still needs _____33_____ from the National Highway Traffic Safe Administration to go on roads. An _____34_____ automated test flight of a skeleton (框架) version of the car was successfully conducted in 2018, and a full-size prototype (原型车) was _____35_____ the following year. But we still needed the FAA’s special airworthiness certificate to continue conducting the necessary research and development.
21. A. float B. land C. travel D. rely
22. A. drivable B. adjustable C. avoidable D. approachable
23. A. change B. update C. shift D. park
24. A. similarly B. apparently C. luckily D. permanently
25. A. delivery B. movement C. investigation D. resistance
26. A. awarded B. denied C. issued D. spared
27. A. reforms B. purposes C. improvements D. researches.
28. A. consist of B. add to C. result in D. stand for
29. A. common B. efficient C. different D. abstract
30. A. function B. fight C. circle D. experiment
31. A. terrific B. low C. average D. ideal
32. A. proof B. background C. conflict D. assumption
33. A. interview B. cooperation C. donation D. approval
34. A. annual B. initial C. aimless D. environmental
35. A. flown B. bought C. recycled D. submitted
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一种新型汽车——第一辆既能飞行又能上路行驶的纯电动汽车。具体介绍了这种纯电汽车的功能、预计售价以及成功试飞的情况。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在这里，我们将向您介绍一种新型汽车——第一辆既能飞行又能上路行驶的纯电动汽车。A. float漂流；B. land着陆；C. travel旅行，行驶；D. rely依靠。根据下文“on roads”可知，这种纯电汽车能在陆地上行驶。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们的“A型”是第一款可以在公共道路上行驶并能像普通汽车一样停车的飞行车辆。A. drivable可驱动的，可驾驶的；B. adjustable可调节的；C. avoidable可避免的；D. approachable平易近人的。根据下文“on public roads”可知在道路上这种汽车是可以驾驶的。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. change更改；B. update更新；C. shift转换；D. park停车。根据上文“that is__3_on public roads”以及下文“like a normal car”可知，这种纯电动汽车能像正常汽车一样在道路上行驶，也能正常停车。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：很明显，在限的可用空间内，它可以载一两个人。A. similarly同样地；B. apparently显然地；C. luckily幸运地；D. permanently永久地。根据下文“be able to carry one or two occupants in its limited space available”可知，在有限的空间里只能乘坐一两个人，这是很显然的。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们预计这款车的售价为每辆30万英镑，预计到2025年底将首次交付。A. delivery递送，交付；B. movement动作；C. investigation调查；D. resistance反对。根据下文“projected by the end of 2025”可知，2025年是这款汽车的首次交付使用。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：美国联邦航空局证实，它已向我们公司颁发了特别适航证。A. awarded授予；B. denied否定；C. issued发行，颁发；D. spared抽出。根据下文“a special airworthiness certificate (适航证)”可知，此处指的是颁发证书。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：允许用于有限的目的，包括展览、研究和开发。A. reforms改革；B. purposes目的；C. improvements改进；D. researches研究。根据下文“exhibition, research and development.”可知，此处指的是这个证书的应用范围以及目的。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：许多公司都在研究纯VTOL，也就是垂直起降飞机。A. consist of由……组成；B. add to增加；C. result in导致；D. stand for代表。根据下文“vertical take-off and landing aircraft”可知，VTOL是“vertical take-off and landing aircraft”的首字母缩写。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我们的车辆不同，因为它既能在道路上工作，也能在空中工作。A. common普通的；B. efficient高效的；C. different不同的；D. abstract抽象的。根据上文“which ____8____ vertical take-off and landing aircraft”以及下文“because of its ability to __10_both on roads and in the air. ”可知，这里是把VTOL和这种纯电汽车进行了比较，这是这种纯电汽车的不同之处。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. function运转；B. fight战斗；C. circle环行，转圈；D. experiment实验。根据下文“both on roads and in the air.”可知，这种车辆有在道路上和空中运转/工作的能力。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我们的飞行汽车将被认证为慢速车辆”，这意味着它在铺装路面上的时速不会超过25英里。A. terrific了不起的；B. low低的；C. average平均的；D. ideal理想的。根据下文“which means it won’t be able to go faster than about 25 miles per hour on a paved road.”可知，这种纯电汽车行驶速度很慢。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：假设如果驾驶员需要更快的路线，他或者她将使用我们的飞行能力。A. proof证据；B. background背景；C. conflict冲突；D. assumption假定。根据下文“if a driver needs a faster route, he/she will use our flight capabilities”可知，这是一种假设。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，它还需要国家公路交通安全管理局的许可才能上路。A. interview面试；B. cooperation合作；C. donation捐赠；D. approval批准。根据下文“from the National Highway Traffic Safe Administration to go on roads”可知，驾驶员要开得快，还必须获得国家公路交通安全管理局的批准。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：2018年，该车框架版本的首次自动试飞成功进行，第二年，一架全尺寸原型机试飞。A. annual每年一次的；B. initial初始的；C. aimless漫无目的的；D. environmental环境的。根据下文“automated test flight of a skeleton (框架) version of the car was successfully conducted in 2018, and a full-size prototype (原型车) was ____15____ the following year.”可知，2018年的框架版试飞是第一次。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. flown飞；B. bought买；C. recycled回收；D. submitted提交。根据前文“An ____14____ automated test flight of a skeleton (框架) version of the car was successfully conducted in 2018,”可知，此处指的是这种纯电汽车的试飞。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Believe it or not, a group of US teens could perform Chinese Mermaid, a classical Chinese play for children, fully in Chinese. The 15 US teens, ____36____ (age) between 12 and 17, stood out from more than 200 children and spent almost two years ____37____ (practise), according to Chen Suhan, director and producer of the play’s US version. The show’s success is thanks ____38____ the China-US Youth Theater Exchange Program. The program combines theater and Chinese language learning to promote language education and youth ____39____ (exchange), between China and the US. “All the kids ____40____ (work) so hard over the last two years, and I feel so proud to see their amazing performance,” Chen said. For American teens, coming to China to perform a Chinese play is ____41____ unforgettable experience. “Theater for children and young people ____42____ (be) a ‘world language’ that enables children of different countries and race ____43____ (communicate) without words. Such theater is the seed of innocence, ____44____ (kind) and beauty. It is also the seed of love, culture and friendship from ____45____ blossoms of the utmost beauty sprouts (长出),” remarked Feng Li, president of China National Theater for Children.
【答案】36. aged
37. practising
38. to 39. exchanges
40. have worked##have been working
41. an 42. is
43. to communicate
44. kindness
45. which
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，文章介绍了一群美国青少年完全用中文表演中国古典儿童剧《美人鱼》的情况。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：据该剧美国版导演兼制片人Chen Suhan介绍，这15名年龄在12岁至17岁之间的美国青少年从200多名孩子中脱颖而出，花了近两年时间练习。此处用形容词aged作状语，表示“……岁的”。故填aged。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。spend… doing sth.“花费……做某事”，故此处用动名词形式。故填practising。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：该剧的成功要归功于中美青年戏剧交流项目。thanks to“多亏”。故填to。
【39题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：该项目将戏剧和汉语学习结合起来，促进中美两国的语言教育和青年交流。根据空前的“language education and youth”和空后的“between China and the US”可知，此处应该用复数名词表多种或多次交流。故填exchanges。
【40题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：“在过去的两年里，所有的孩子都非常努力，看到他们出色的表现，我感到非常自豪，”Chen说。根据时间状语“over the last two years”可知，此处应该用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，主语kids表示复数意义，故填have worked/have been working。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：对于美国青少年来说，来中国演出中国戏剧是一次难忘的经历。experience意为“经历”时是可数名词，unforgettable是以元音音素开头的词，因此用不定冠词an表泛指概念，此处意为“一次，一个”，故填an。
【42题详解】
考查主谓一致。句意：“儿童和青少年的戏剧是一种‘世界语言’，它使不同国家和种族的儿童能够在没有语言的情况下进行交流。”根据下一句的谓语动词可知，此处需要用一般现在时，句子的主语是Theater，因此谓语动词应该是第三人称单数形式。故填is。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。enable sb. to do sth.“使某人能做某事”。故填to communicate。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：这样的戏剧是纯真、善良和美的种子。根据与其并列的“innocence”与“beauty”可知，此处需要用名词作介词of的宾语，kindness是不可数名词。故填kindness。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：“这也是爱、文化和友谊的种子，孕育出最美的花朵，”中国国家儿童剧院院长Feng Li说。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是the seed，关系词用在介词from之后作宾语，应用关系代词which。故填which。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校英文报为提高学生对自然灾害的了解，新开设了Natural Disasters专栏。请你以“Forest fires”为标题，为该专栏写一篇短文。内容包括：
1. 形成的原因；
2. 造成的危害(至少两点)；
3. 呼吁预防。
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。
Forest fires
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【答案】参考范文
Forest fires
Forest fires area kind of natural disaster that usually occurs in winter and spring, when the dry leaves can be easily lit by any kinds of fire sources.
The fire can burn down a wide range of plants, make animals living in the forests homeless and even take away their lives. Moreover, the greenhouse gases released during the burning will contribute to global warming.
Considering the damage caused by the forest fire, it’s high time that the government and all individuals should take measures to prevent it.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Forest fires”为标题，为你校英文报新开设的Natural Disasters专栏写一篇短文。内容包括：1. 形成的原因；2. 造成的危害(至少两点)；3. 呼吁预防。
【详解】1.词汇积累
发生：occur→happen
各种各样的：a wide range of→a variety of
此外：Moreover→What’s more
导致；contribute to→lead to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Moreover, the greenhouse gases released during the burning will contribute to global warming.
拓展句：Moreover, the greenhouse gases which were released during the burning will contribute to global warming.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Forest fires area kind of natural disaster that usually occurs in winter and spring, when the dry leaves can be easily lit by any kinds of fire sources.(运用了that引导的限制性定语从句和when引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Considering the damage caused by the forest fire, it’s high time that the government and all individuals should take measures to prevent it.(运用了过去分词作后置定语和it’s high time that句型中that引导的从句需要用虚拟语气)
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。
When something that’s important to you disappears, don’t be hopeless. It may miraculously (奇迹般地) come back sooner or later. I learned it on one winter day.
It was one of those busy days. Especially, I had lots of clothes to wash. and Karen, my four-year-old kid, kept following me, pulling my shirt and crying for attention. I was annoyed. To stop her troubling me and make her quiet, I searched the drawers in the bedroom and found-a bag of forgotten balloons. “Yellow,” she said with joy.
The balloons were the gifts for her that her uncle had bought abroad. These balloons were of good quality and very unique, unable to be found at least in our small town. Among the balloons, the yellow one was Karen’s favorite. And there was only one yellow balloon. She viewed it as her best friend and even signed her name on its surface.
After I blew the balloon up, she cheerfully took it with tiny fingers, touching it and telling it her secrets. Immediately. her attention was attracted.
After lunch. we prepared to go to the local public clothes-washing shop. Before long. I was ready. Carrying her yellow balloon. Karen followed me into oat car. On the way, she was singing and had fun with the balloon. She kept beating the balloon against the back of the car seat. As I turned the corner, trying to keep my attention on my driving, I felt a sudden, big wind blow across my feet. I called out at once, “Karen! Close the window. It’s cold out!”
And then I heard her frightened scream. In a hurry, I looked over my shoulder, expecting to see some terrible insects that led to her being frightened. But there wasn’t one. Karen was looking out of the window. both arms reaching out, as if to get something. And she cried, “Balloon, balloon. Come back! Come back!” Then. she turned to me, calling out, “Mom, please stop the car! My balloon has escaped.”
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。
“Alright “I said and slowly pulled over.
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While walking in the park, we suddenly found a yellow balloon flying over a tree.
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【答案】参考范文
“Alright,” I said and slowly pulled over. Hurriedly, we got off the car. We watched helplessly as the balloon floated up. Driven by the wind, it flew farther and farther and finally disappeared in the sky. Karen cried hard. By the time we reached home, the promise of a new balloon, two new balloons or even ten new balloons had failed to calm Karen. Heartbroken, she whispered, “I’ll never find back my friend.” I felt sad. The next morning, I drove her to the park to cheer her up.
While walking in the park, we suddenly found a yellow balloon flying over a tree. “Is it Karen’s ” I thought. Minutes later, the balloon stopped on the ground. Karen and I rushed to check. To our surprise, it was Karen’s yellow balloon. There was her name she had signed. Possibly, the balloon had rested somewhere the day before and then was carried into the air by wind again. Karen kissed the balloon, saying, “I can’t believe you’d come back.” Later, when I’m in some trouble, I always think of this balloon and remind myself that tomorrow is another day and that nothing is impossible.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者给孩子凯伦吹了一个黄色的气球，结果外出的时候气球被风飞走了，在风的驱使下，它越飞越远，最后消失在天空中。凯伦哭得很厉害，伤心欲绝，结果第二天他们在公园里找到了那个气球。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“‘好吧，’我说着慢慢地把车停在路边。”可知，第一段可描写他们眼睁睁看着气球飞走的经过以及凯伦十分伤心。
②由第二段首句内容“当我们在公园散步时，我们突然发现一个黄色的气球飞过一棵树。”可知，第二段可描写他们找到了凯伦的气球以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：停车——气球消失——凯伦伤心——决定第二天去公园——发现气球——拿回气球——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①消失：disappear/vanish
②赶紧：hurriedly /in a hurry
③陷入麻烦：be in trouble/ be in a spot
情绪类
①悲伤：sad/sorrowful
②使高兴：cheer up/ amuse
【点睛】[高分句型1] By the time we reached home, the promise of a new balloon, two new balloons or even ten new balloons had failed to calm Karen. (运用了by the time引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Later, when I’m in some trouble, I always think of this balloon and remind myself that tomorrow is another day and that nothing is impossible. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
听力答案：1-20AACABABCABACCBABBAAB
