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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man like to drink
A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Water.
2. What will the man do next
A. Go to the movies. B. Keep on studying. C. Check out some books.
3. What sport did the woman learn to play today
A. Soccer. B. Volleyball. C. Swimming.
4. When did John arrive at the classroom this morning
A. At 7:45. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:15.
5. Where are the speakers
A. At a restaurant. B. At a flower shop. C. At a concert.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their work. B. An exhibition. C. A collection of arts.
7. What will the man do later
A. Call his friend David. B. Invite Bob for dinner. C. Send the woman the address.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What subject is Julia good at
A. English. B. Science. C. Music.
9. Which major will Julia probably choose
A. Sports medicine. B. Business English. C. Computer science.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Why is the woman upset
A. The man is smoking. B. The baby keeps crying. C. The man lets the baby listen to rock music.
11. What is the man going to do in the end
A. Sing a song. B. Read about Beethoven. C. Put on some different music.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How did Kate feel last night
A. Scared. B. Tired. C. Strange.
14. How often will Hector go to the gym next two months
A. Every day. B. Three times a week. C. Once a month.
15. What will Hector do to keep fit in the next two months
A. Eat less. B. Have enough sleep. C. Stay peace of mind.
16. How long has Kate l worked at the gym
A. For a week. B. For two months. C. For a year.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is the speaker’s opinion
A. People should drive less and walk more.
B. People should stop using phones on the road.
C. People should use more advanced technology.
18. Where is it against the law to send messages while walking
A. In Philadelphia. B. In Los Angeles. C. In Honolulu.
19. What will the speaker do in a few minutes
A. Show a video. B. Listen to questions. C. Go to the police station.
20. What happened to Kim
A. She hurt her leg.
B. She had to pay a fine.
C. She caused an accident.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The European Towns and Cities That Are Magical at Christmas
Hallstatt, Austria
The town of Hallstatt and its beautiful landscape enjoy UNESCO protection. The old townhouses, tiny lanes and snow make this the ultimate destination forgetting into the festive mood. Hallstatt’s Christmas market is the stuff of legend. Picture a brightly lit tree and stalls selling decorations and handicrafts and you’re halfway to imagining just how special this spot is.
Valkenburg, Netherlands
Valkenburg has much of the usual European Christmas charms to attract visitors. However, what makes it special is the fact that they can all be found underground. The town’s Christmas Caves have become internationally renowned, with a wide range of stalls selling festive gifts and decorations. The larger Municipality Cave is home to one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe.
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw is regarded as one of Poland’s most beautiful cities, but it takes things to another level at Christmas. The city’s Christmas market is home to over 250 stalls and a superb fair. The architecture here captures the Christmas feeling too, with Gothic structures meaning everyone can tap into the special feeling that only comes round at this time of year.
Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg is full of festive surprises for those willing to risk traveling north and brave the Scandinavian chill. And chief among them is the Liseberg Christmas Market. Set in an amusement park celebrating its100th anniversary in 2023, visitors can enjoy rides here and taste delicacies (佳肴) from across the country, including pickled herring, reindeer and spiced wine.
1. Which of the following places has underground Christmas charms
A. Hallstatt. B. Valkenburg. C. Wroclaw. D. Gothenburg.
2. What do the listed places have in common
A. They have amusement parks. B. They feature Gothic buildings.
C. They provide Christmas markets. D. They enjoy UNESCO protection.
3. Which section of a newspaper is this text most likely from
A. News. B. Business. C. Nature. D. Travel.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了欧洲一些在圣诞季节特别有魔力的城镇和城市。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Valkenburg, Netherlands部分中“However, what makes it special is the fact that they can all be found underground. The town’s Christmas Caves have become internationally renowned, with a wide range of stalls selling festive gifts and decorations.(然而，它的特别之处在于它们都可以在地下找到。该镇的圣诞洞穴已享誉国际，有各种各样的摊位出售节日礼物和装饰品)”可知，瓦尔肯堡(Valkenburg)拥有地下圣诞的魅力。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hallstatt, Austria部分中“Hallstatt’s Christmas market is the stuff of legend.(哈尔施塔特的圣诞市场是一个传奇)”、Valkenburg, Netherlands部分中“The larger Municipality Cave is home to one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe.(更大的都市洞穴是欧洲最大的室内圣诞市场之一的所在地)”、Wroclaw, Poland部分中“The city’s Christmas market is home to over 250 stalls and a superb fair.(这个城市的圣诞市场有250多个摊位和一个极好的集市)”和Gothenburg, Sweden部分中“And chief among them is the Liseberg Christmas Market.(其中最主要的是利斯堡圣诞市场)”可知，所以地方都有圣诞集市。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，结合标题“The European Towns and Cities That Are Magical at Christmas(欧洲的城镇和城市在圣诞节是神奇的)”可知，文章主要介绍了欧洲一些在圣诞季节特别有魔力的城镇和城市，所以本文最有可能来自报纸的旅游版块。故选D项。
B
Splendid straw-made miniatures (缩微模型) of classic ancient buildings decorate Xu Jian’s home. They range from the Yellow Crane Tower to Forbidden City’s turrets. They are all full of details and delicately crafted, tied and arranged by Xu’s hands from countless sorghum straws (高粱杆).
The craft involves carving grooves (沟槽) into the sorghum straws, before multiple straws are locked together through those identically sized grooves, Xu says, adding that the sorghum straw art requires a great deal of patience, especially for works depicting ancient architecture.
Under the influence of his father Xu Yanfeng, Xu Jian got his hands on sorghum straws in childhood. He still vividly remember show his father would follow a film featuring scenes of Tiananmen Square and then note down all the details before creating a delicate miniature of it for over three years. The work was then sent to Japan for exhibition and collected by a local museum. Ever since, many of his father’s works made their way to exhibitions at home and abroad.
Xu Jian became committed to the art after he reached 19, getting into the depth of the related techniques. “My father urged me to keep in mind traditional Chinese architectural skills and the history of traditional building protections, and to apply them to my own sorghum straw artworks,” he says. Through hands-on guidance from his father, Xu Jian’s skills became increasingly proficient. While inheriting the craftsmanship from his father, Xu Jian has produced his own creative works.
To date, Xu Jian’s works have been exhibited in over 40 provincial and national-level exhibitions, earning numerous gold awards. To promote the art, Xu Jian joined hands with the School of Civil Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, in 2013, and founded a sorghum straw carving and tying base where the art has been integrated with architectural courses to enhance students’ thinking and practical skills.
4. What’s the feature of Xu Jian’s miniatures
A. They are made from rare materials.
B. They are skillfully created by hand.
C. They are sold in the Forbidden City.
D. They are identical to ancient buildings.
5. What can we infer about Xu Yanfeng from the text
A. He showed great perseverance.
B. He was fond of watching films.
C. He won popularity only in China.
D. He attached importance to creativity.
6. Why did Xu Jian establish a sorghum straw carving and tying base
A. To exhibit his artworks. B. To assist a university.
C. To accommodate artists. D. To spread craftsmanship.
7. Which of the following can best describe Xu Jian
A. Patient and innovative. B. Generous and productive.
C. Caring and strong-willed. D. Critical and open-minded.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍的是高粱秸秆艺术及其传承人的相关信息。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They are all full of details and delicately crafted, tied and arranged by Xu’s hands from countless sorghum straws.(它们都充满了细节和精致的制作，由徐健的手用无数的高粱秸秆捆绑和排列)”可知，缩微模型都是由徐健的手用无数的高粱秸秆捆绑和编排的，由此可知，徐健的缩微模型是手工精心制作的。故选B项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“He still vividly remember show his father would follow a film featuring scenes of Tiananmen Square and then note down all the details before creating a delicate miniature of it for over three years. (他还清楚地记得，父亲看了一部关于天安门广场的电影，花了三年多的时间，把所有的细节都记录下来，然后制作出一个精致的微雕)”可知，徐艳丰花了三年多的时间制作了天安门广场的精美模型，由此可推断，他表现出了极大的毅力。故选A项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据尾段中的“To promote the art, Xu Jian joined hands with the School of Civil Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, in 2013, and founded a sorghum straw carving and tying base where the art has been integrated with architectural courses to enhance students’ thinking and practical skills.(为了推广这门艺术，徐健于2013年与河北科技大学土木工程学院合作，创办了高粱秸秆雕刻绑扎基地，将这门艺术与建筑课程相结合，增强学生的思维能力和实践能力)”可知，可知，徐健创办了高粱秸秆雕刻绑扎基地，将这门艺术与建筑课程相结合，来提高学生的思维能力和实践能力，由此可知，徐健创办高粱秸秆雕刻绑扎基地是为了传播秸秆扎刻技艺。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The craft involves carving grooves (沟槽) into the sorghum straws, before multiple straws are locked together through those identically sized grooves, Xu says, adding that the sorghum straw art requires a great deal of patience, especially for works depicting ancient architecture.(徐健说，这种工艺包括在高粱秸秆上雕刻凹槽，然后将多根稻草通过相同大小的凹槽锁在一起，他补充说，高粱秸秆艺术需要很大的耐心，尤其是描绘古代建筑的作品)”可知，高粱秸秆艺术需要很大的耐心，结合第四段“While inheriting the craftsmanship from his father, Xu Jian has produced his own innovative works.(在继承父亲手艺的同时，徐健也创作了自己的创新作品)”可知，徐健在继承父亲手艺的同时，还创作自己的创新作品，由此可推断，徐健是一个耐心且有创造力的人。故选A项。
C
Does work ever leave you feeling stuck in a boring way of life with limited opportunities to be creative To thrive (成长), you might want to increase your brain’s flexibility. But is this even possible, and if so, how
Most jobs require the ability to problem-solve and cope with challenges, at least to a certain extent. Imagine a teacher who has a new and very nervous student in their class. If that teacher is a flexible thinker, they will be able to adapt their classroom management, even if they haven’t seen this situation before. According to Leonard Mlodinow, author of Elastic, flexible thinkers rely on idea generation and imagination — they are willing to experiment and take risks. “Elastic (灵活的) thinking is what you need when the circumstances change, and you are dealing with something new. It’s not about following rules.” Therefore, instead of following the typical procedure for handing a new student, the teacher might come up with a tailored response, based on prediction and previous experience.
So, how can you become a more flexible thinker According to Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, it’s all about exercising the brain. One way of doing this, she says, is through exposure to a variety of experiences which make it easier to adjust to new situations. A lot of companies now consider flexible thinking in the workplace, especially when it comes to design. Workspaces may have couches where workers can lie down and relax, giving them the space to come up with and process new ideas. Mlodinow says it’s very important to take time today dream, listen to ideas and concepts you disagree with and spend time doing activities outside of your comfort zone. This will help you understand multiple opinions and therefore blossom in many different aspects of your career.
In a word, if you want to make a change, you can become a flexible thinker too, with a little practice.
8. What may a flexible thinker be like
A. Fond of challenges. B. Good at teaching students.
C. Willing to follow rules. D. Able to make quick responses.
9. How can you become a flexible thinker according to Dr. Barrett
A. By learning to design. B. By adjusting to new procedure.
C. By doing more exercise. D. By experiencing various situations.
10. Why is it important to do activities outside of your comfort zone
A. It helps you test your flexibility. B. It helps you succeed in your work.
C. It helps you handle disagreement. D. It helps you identify good opinions.
11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. A Wonderful Journey to Flexibility B. Changes Make Flexible Thinkers
C. How to Get Out of Boring Life D. Ways to Make a Positive Change
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是只要改变，稍加练习，可以成为一个灵活的思考着。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“According to Leonard Mlodinow, author of Elastic, flexible thinkers rely on idea generation and imagination — they are willing to experiment and take risks.(根据《弹性》一书的作者Leonard Mlodinow的说法，灵活的思考者依靠创意和想象力——他们愿意尝试和冒险)”可知，Leonard Mlodinowrenw认为，灵活的西靠着愿意尝试和冒险。由此可知，灵活的思考者喜欢挑战。故选A项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One way of doing this, she says, is through exposure to a variety of experiences which make it easier to adjust to new situations.(她说，这样做的一种方法是通过接触各种各样的经历，使其更容易适应新环境)”可知，Dr. Barrett认为锻炼大脑的一个方法是接触各种各样的经历。由此可知，经历各种情况能使你成为灵活的思考者。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Mlodinow says it’s very important to take time today dream, listen to ideas and concepts you disagree with and spend time doing activities outside of your comfort zone. This will help you understand multiple opinions and therefore blossom in many different aspects of your career. (Mlodinow说，今天花时间做梦，倾听你不同意的想法和概念，花时间在你的舒适区之外的活动是非常重要的。这将帮助你理解多种观点，从而在你职业生涯的许多不同方面开花结果)”可知，Mlodinow认为花时间在舒适区之外的活动非常重要。由此可知，在你的舒适区之外做一些活动有助于你的事业成功。故选B项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据首段“To thrive (成长), you might want to increase your brain’s flexibility. But is this even possible, and if so, how (为了茁壮成长，你可能想要增加大脑的灵活性。但这可能吗？如果可能，又是如何做到的？)”可知，本文首段提出，如果想增加大脑的灵活性可能的话，该如何做到，引出本文的话题，结合尾段“In a word, if you want to make a change, you can become a flexible thinker too, with a little practice.(总之，如果你想做出改变，你也可以成为一个灵活的思想家，只要稍加练习)”可知，要想成为一个灵活的思想家要做出改变，并稍加练习，对本文的主题进行总结，由此可知，本文主要介绍的是该如何成为一个灵活的思考着。由此可知，题目“变化造就灵活的思考者”与本文内容一致，且概括了本文的主题，适合为最佳标题。故选B项。
D
Officials of Detroit, Michigan, have equipped apiece of road with new technology designed to charge electric vehicles (EVs) on the path. The roadway is meant to serve as a demonstration project for the technology, which could be expanded to larger road systems.
The system uses a series of copper wires placed underneath the road. These wires have the ability to send electricity through a magnetic field to charge an EV’s battery. Charging can happen while the car is driving or sitting above the equipment. Elect re on says the electric road system is safe for people and animals walking over it and does not harm drivers.
The technology was created by Electreon, a developer of wireless charging solutions for EVs. Stefan Tongur, Electreon’s vice president of business development, told The Associated Press EVs require special equipment to receive the wireless signal. “The technology is smart,” Tongur said, and “knows who you are...”
The electrified road stretches about one half-kilometer. It will be used to test and improve the technology in preparation for wider releases. Tongur said the project aims to “demonstrate how wireless charging unlocks widespread EV adoption, addressing limited range, grid (电网) limitations, and battery size and costs.” He looks forward to a future in which, in his words, “EVs are the norm, not the exception.”
Michigan’s Department of Transportation (DOT) signed a five-year agreement with Electreon to develop the roadway charging system. Offcial shave said they plan to build another electrified stretch of road in another part of the city. Michigan transportation officials say the wireless-charging roadway project has helped position the state and city of Detroit as national leaders in EV technology. “In Michigan, we want to stay ahead of the curve,” Michigan DOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich told the AP.
12. What is the new technology intended to do
A Provide power for EVs. B. Demonstrate a project.
C. Expand road systems. D. Improve EVs’ batteries.
13. What can we learn about the electric road system
A. People and animals may get an electric shock near it.
B. EVs are charged through contact with its copper wires.
C. It charges EVs only if they stay still on the equipment.
D. A special device is needed to pick up its wireless signals.
14. Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “stay ahead of the curve”
A. Develop more smoothly. B. Make progress in the industry.
C. Take the lead in the field. D. Achieve a goal ahead of time.
15. What is Bradley’s attitude towards the project
A. Skeptical. B. Tolerant. C. Favorable. D. Objective.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了美国密歇根州底特律市在一条公路上配备的专为行驶中的电动汽车充电的技术。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Officials of Detroit, Michigan, have equipped apiece of road with new technology designed to charge electric vehicles (EVs) on the path. (美国密歇根州底特律市的官员在一条公路上配备了专为行驶中的电动汽车充电的技术。)”可知，这种新技术是用来给电动汽车充电的。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Stefan Tongur, Electreon’s vice president of business development, told The Associated Press EVs require special equipment to receive the wireless signal. (Stefan Tongur是Electreon公司的业务发展副总裁，他告诉美联社，电动汽车需要特殊的设备来接收无线信号。)”可知，电动汽车需要特殊的设备来接收无线信号。故选D。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“Michigan transportation officials say the wireless-charging roadway project has helped position the state and city of Detroit as national leaders in EV technology. (密歇根州交通官员表示，无线充电道路项目帮助该州和底特律市成为电动汽车技术的全国领先者。)”可知，无线充电道路项目有助于将该州和底特律市定位为电动汽车技术的全国领导者，所以他们希望在该领域保持领先地位。stay ahead of the curve意为“保持领先地位”，故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“‘In Michigan, we want to stay ahead of the curve,’ Michigan DOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich told the AP. (密歇根州交通部主任Bradley C. Wieferich告诉美联社：‘在密歇根州，我们希望保持领先地位。’)”可知，Bradley对这个项目持赞成的态度。故选C。
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Change Limiting Beliefs
Have you ever felt trapped by thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t achieve that” ____16____. But it is possible to change your limiting beliefs and start living a happier and healthier life.
1. Know your limiting beliefs
We’re often not even conscious of our limiting beliefs. ____17____ Make a habit of carrying a notebook and pen around with you for the next week. Notice when your mood changes for the worse or when you’re feeling particularly down.
2. Collect the evidence
Once you’ve discovered what your limiting beliefs are, start collecting evidence that disproves the limiting beliefs. If you think about this properly, you’ll find that there is a lot of evidence out there. ____18____ On the contrary, you will realize there is very little evidence to support those beliefs.
3. ____19____
Repetitive thoughts form our beliefs and so it’s essential to start making your internal dialogue positive, rather than negative. Over time this will become automatic, and you will start to form healthier beliefs about yourself.
4. Take action
Taking action is the single most important tool when it comes to making any sort of change in your life. Knowledge, without action, is worthless. Taking action to change your life is a choice. ____20____. It takes effort and determination.
A. There’s no quick fix
B. There is no substitute for taking action
C Trade your limiting belief for an empowering statement
D You’ve just been unconsciously ignoring it your whole life
E. For each limiting belief you have, turn it into a positive affirmation
F. These are known as limiting beliefs, stunting (阻碍) our potential
G. Because we believe them to be a reality, we don’t recognize them for what they are
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. D 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一片说明文。主要介绍的是如何改变局限性信念。
【16题详解】
根据空前的“Have you ever felt trapped by thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t achieve that” (你是否曾经被“我不够好”或“我做不到”这样的想法所困？)”可知，本文通过提问引出话题，根据空后的“But it is possible to change your limiting beliefs and start living a happier and healthier life.(但改变你的局限性信念，开始过更快乐、更健康的生活是可能的。)”可知，通过改变局限性信念能够过上快乐健康的生活，由此可知，空处讲述的内容应引出“局限性信念”，F选项“These are known as limiting beliefs, stunting (阻碍) our potential(这些被称为局限性信念，阻碍了我们的潜力)”中的These指的是空前的“thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t achieve that”，且与空后的内容为转折关系，符合逻辑。故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据本段的主题句“Know your limiting beliefs(了解你的局限性信念)”可知，本段讲述的内容为了解自己的局限性信念，根据空前的“We’re often not even conscious of our limiting beliefs.(我们常常甚至没有意识到我们的局限性信念。)”可知，我们没有意识到我们的局限性信念，所以需要了解我们的局限性信念，G选项“Because we believe them to be a reality, we don’t recognize them for what they are(因为我们相信它们是真实存在的，所以我们并没有意识到它们的本来面目)”中的them指代的内容为空前的“limiting beliefs”，与空前内容衔接，且与本段的主题句内容一致。故选G项。
【18题详解】
根据本段的主题句“Collect the evidence(收集证据)”可知，此处讲述的是要改变局限性信念，要收集相关的证据，根据空前的“If you think about this properly, you’ll find that there is a lot of evidence out there.(如果你好好思考这个问题，你会发现有很多证据。)”可知，好好思考会发现很多局限性信念的证据，D选项“You’ve just been unconsciously ignoring it your whole life(你只是在不知不觉中忽略了它)”中的it指代的内容为空前的evidence，且与本段的主题句内容一致。故选D项。
【19题详解】
分析语篇可知，此处应为本段的主题句，结合其他段落的主题句可知，此处应为祈使句，根据下文中的“Repetitive thoughts form our beliefs and so it’s essential to start making your internal dialogue positive, rather than negative.(重复的想法形成了我们的信念，所以开始让你的内心对话变得积极而不是消极是很重要的。)”可知，让自己内心的对话变得积极是很重要的，由此可知，本段讲述的内容是将内心消极的想法变为积极的想法，C选项“Trade your limiting belief for an empowering statement(把你的局限性信念变成一种积极的陈述)”为祈使句，且讲述的内容与本段的内容吻合。故选C项。
【20题详解】
根据本段的主题句“Take action(采取行动)”可知，本段讲述的是要采取行动来改变局限性信念，根据空前的“Taking action is the single most important tool when it comes to making any sort of change in your life. Knowledge, without action, is worthless. Taking action to change your life is a choice.(在你的生活中做出任何改变时，采取行动是最重要的工具。没有行动的知识是毫无价值的。采取行动改变你的生活是一种选择。)”可知，本段讲的是采取行动是最重要的工具，采取行动改变你的生活是一种选择。所以要改变局限性信念需要采取行动，A选项“There’s no quick fix(没有捷径可走)”讲述的内容承接了上文，且与本段的主题一致。故选A项。
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、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My phone was an extension of myself. I couldn’t go anywhere ____21____ it. I scrolled through my friends’ ____22____ into late night and turned my phone on before my eyes were fully open. I enjoyed having it until that day when I realized that what had started as a useful tool had turned into a(n) ____23____. So, I made a ____24____ decision to turn off that smartphone and ____25____ my old dumb phone out of hiding.
When I was watching TV shows or movies and there was a boring part, I ____26____ picking up the phone and checking out “what everyone else was doing.” Now I had to pay attention or find a way to ____27____ myself with my thoughts instead. When I visited New York City, I had to write out ____28____ and ask people where an intersection (十字路口) was ____29____ pulling out my phone.
I have welcomed silence into my life with open arms and am enjoying the increased _____30_____ from not constantly having to fight with the _____31_____ to check my phone while I’m trying to get something done. I am allowing my thoughts to speak to me instead of my phone. I am connecting with others in a _____32_____ way that isn’t all about me. Instead of always posting about what’s going on in my _____33_____ perfect life, I am connecting with my friends one-on-one, talking about the reality of our lives and being there for them from a place of _____34_____.
As much as having a smartphone was _____35_____, not having one is freeing on a much bigger level.
21.
A. through B. without C. despite D. upon
22
A. updates B. instructions C. assessments D. decisions
23.
A. symbol B. responsibility C. reality D. addiction
24.
A. conscious B. shameful C. foolish D. random
25.
A. sell B. pull C. throw D. mind
26.
A. avoided B. denied C. missed D. allowed
27.
A. assist B. improve C. associate D. occupy
28.
A. requests B. thoughts C. directions D. comments
29.
A. instead of B. regardless of C. but for D. apart from
30.
A. creativity B. productivity C. knowledge D. independence
31.
A. routine B. necessity C. loneliness D. temptation
32.
A. genuine B. grateful C. direct D. desperate
33.
A. naturally B. certainly C. seemingly D. gradually
34.
A. wonder B. imagination C. interest D. authenticity
35.
A depressive B. comfortable C. stressful D. boring
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者曾沉迷于手机，后来意识到手机成了负担。于是关掉智能手机，用老式手机。不再随时查看手机，学会享受平静，更注重人际关系。作者感到自由，强调了不拥有智能手机的解脱感。
【21题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：没有它我哪儿也去不了。A. through通过；B. without没有；C. despite尽管；D. upon在……之上。根据上文“an extension of myself”和下文“into late night and turned my phone on before my eyes were fully open”可推知，手机成为了作者的一部分，所以没有手机他哪儿也去不了。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我翻看朋友们的更新直到深夜，还没完全睁开眼睛就打开了手机。A. updates更新；B. instructions指示；C. assessments评估；D. decisions决定。结合常识和句中“scrolled through (滚动浏览)”可推知，作者翻看的是朋友在社交网络上更新的内容。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很喜欢用它，直到有一天我意识到，它原本是一个有用的工具，但后来变成了一种瘾。A. symbol象征；B. responsibility责任；C. reality现实；D. addiction上瘾。根据上文“I scrolled through my friends’ 2 into late night and turned my phone on before my eyes were fully open.”可知，作者在手机上翻看朋友们的更新直到深夜，还没完全睁开眼睛就打开了手机，说明他已经对手机上瘾。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所以，我做了一个慎重的的决定，关掉智能手机，把我的旧手机从藏起来的地方取出来。A. conscious慎重的；B. shameful可耻的；C. foolish愚蠢的；D. random随机的。根据上文“I realized that what had started as a useful tool had turned into a(n) 3 ”可知，作者知道自己对手机上瘾，所以决定关掉智能手机用旧的老式手机，这是他有意识的、慎重的决定。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，我做了一个有意识的决定，关掉智能手机，把我的旧手机从藏起来的地方取出来。A. sell卖；B. pull拉，拔出，取出；C. throw扔；D. mind在意。根据上文“turn off that smartphone”和下文“old dumb phone out of hiding”可推知，作者要收好智能手机，拿出老式旧手机来使用。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我在看电视节目或电影，看到其中一个无聊的部分时，我就想着拿起手机看看“其他人都在做什么。”。A. avoided避免；B. denied否认；C. missed想念；D. allowed允许。结合常识和上文“there was a boring part”与下文“checking out “what everyone else was doing.””可推知，对手机上瘾的人只要一有空，就会想着拿出手机看看。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在我必须集中注意力，或者找到一种方法让自己沉浸在我的思想中。A. assist协助；B. improve改善；C. associate联想；D. occupy使忙于，使一直在想。根据上文“pay attention”和下文“with my thoughts”要推知，现在作者想要戒掉手机瘾，所以他要让自己专注于自己的思考，不去想手机；occupy myself with my thoughts“让自己沉浸在思考中”。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我访问纽约市时，我不得不写下路线，并询问人们十字路口在哪里，而不是掏出我的手机。A. requests请求；B. thoughts思考；C. directions(指示路线的)说明；D. comments评论。根据上文可知，作者收起了智能手机，结合下文“ask people where an intersection (十字路口)”可推知，没有了智能手机，作者只能写下行走的路线并问路。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：当我访问纽约市时，我不得不写下路线，并询问人们十字路口在哪里，而不是掏出我的手机。A. instead of而不是；B. regardless of不管；C. but for要不是；D. apart from除了。根据上文“write out 8 and ask people where an intersection (十字路口) was”可知，作者没有了智能手机，只能写下行走的路线并问路，而不是掏出智能手机查询。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我张开双臂欢迎平静进入我的生活，我很享受生产效率的提高，因为在我想要完成某事的时候，我不必总是与查看手机的诱惑作斗争。A. creativity创造力；B. productivity生产效率；C. knowledge知识；D. independence独立。根据下文“to check my phone while I’m trying to get something done”可知，作者以前在想要完成某事的时候，总是要与查看手机的诱惑作斗争，而现在没有了智能手机，拥有了平静，由此推知，他的工作效率和生产效率会得到提高。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我张开双臂欢迎安静进入我的生活，我很享受效率的提高，因为在我想要完成某事的时候，我不必总是与查看手机的诱惑作斗争。A. routine例行公事；B. necessity必要性；C. loneliness孤独；D. temptation诱惑。结合常识和上文“fight with”与“to check my phone”可推知，作者以前在想要完成某事的时候，会受到想要查看手机的诱惑。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我以一种真诚的方式与他人交流，而不只是关于我自己。A. genuine真诚的；B. grateful感激的；C. direct直接的；D. desperate绝望的。根据下文“I am connecting with my friends one-on-one, talking about the reality of our lives and being there for them...”可知，现在作者与朋友一对一的真诚的交流。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我不再总是发布我看似完美的生活中发生了什么，而是与我的朋友们一对一地联系，谈论我们生活的现实，从一个真实的地方为他们提供帮助。A. naturally自然地；B. certainly当然；C. seemingly貌似，看似；D. gradually逐渐地。根据下文“talking about the reality of our lives”可推知，之前所以发布的内容是看似完美的生活，并不是现实的生活。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不再总是发布我看似完美的生活中发生了什么，而是与我的朋友们一对一地联系，谈论我们生活的现实，从一个真实的地方为他们提供帮助。A. wonder惊奇；B. imagination想象力；C. interest兴趣；D. authenticity真实性。根据上文“I am connecting with my friends one-on-one, talking about the reality of our lives”可知，作者不再使用智能手机，不再发布看似完美的生活中事情，现在与朋友们一对一地联系，谈论我们生活的现实，由此推知，作者现与朋友的交往是立足于真实的自己或者真实的位置。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：和拥有智能手机带来安逸一样，不用智能手机是在更大的层面上的一种解脱。A. depressive沮丧的；B. comfortable舒适的，安逸的；C. stressful有压力的；D. boring无聊的。根据上文“as much as(与……一样多)”和下文“not having one is freeing on a much bigger level”可知，句中把拥有智能手机和不用智能手机进行了比较，陈述了两者的优点，结合常识和上文可知，拥有智能手机带来便利和安逸。故选B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。
Meat, milk, cheese—just some of the things provided by goats. But now we can also add fire safety to this list. Wildfires ____36____ (make) possible by hot, dry weather conditions as well as a supply of dead vegetation that serves as fuel. We may have limited control over the first factor, ____37____ we can control the second. Reducing the fuel load lowers the probability of wildfires occurring, as well as the amount of damage ____38____ (cause). This is where we can turn to goats to provide a ____39____ (solve). Goats have a very digestive system. Much vegetation that are toxic (有毒的) to other animals can be eaten by goats. It’s not just fully-grown plants ____40____ goats are able to deal with: any seeds that pass through ago at will not grow. Human clearance teams worry about ____41____ (send) to hard-to-reach vegetation patches (土地) goats don’t. They are _____42_____ (skill) mountain climbers and when standing on their legs, can reach up to two meters to eat shrubs and grass that humans would struggle ____43____ (reach). Because of this, using goats can reduce both workplace accidents and the amount of money spent ____44____ fire protection measures. Goatherd shave been found to clear some patches of land for _____45_____ third of the price of human vegetation control teams.
【答案】36. are made
37. but 38. caused
39. solution
40. that 41. being sent
42. skilled##skilful##skillful
43. to reach
44. on 45. a##one
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍的是有些国家和地区正在用一种不同寻常的方法来消防减灾——山羊消防队。
【36题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：炎热干燥的天气条件以及作为燃料的死亡植被的供应使野火成为可能。分析句子结构可知，此处应为谓语动词，根据句中serves可知，句子使用一般现在时，make与句子主语Wildfires之间为被动关系，且主语为名词复数。故填are made。
【37题详解】
考查连词。句意：我们可能无法控制第一个因素，但我们可以控制第二个因素。分析句子结构可知，此处应为连词连接两个句子，结合句意可知，空前后为转折关系，所以此处使用but。故填but。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：减少燃料负荷降低了发生野火的可能性，也降低了造成的损失。分析句子结构可知，此处应为非谓语动词作定语修饰名词damage，cause与被修饰词之间为被动关系，所以此处使用过去分词形式caused。故填caused。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：这就是我们可以求助于山羊来提供解决方案的地方。分析句子结构可知，此处应为名词作宾语，solve的名词为solution意为“解决方案”，且语空前有不定冠词，所以此处使用名词单数形式。故填solution。
【40题详解】
考查强调句型。句意：山羊能处理的不仅仅是成熟的植物:任何经过的种子都不会生长。分析句子结构可知，此处应为强调句型“it be +被强调部分+that/who…”，强调的是deal with的宾语，所以此处使用that。故填that。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：人类清理队担心被送到难以到达的植被地带，而山羊则不担心。分析句子结构可知，此处应为非谓语动词作宾语，介词about后应为动名词形式，且send与逻辑主语Human clearance teams之间为被动关系，所以此处使用动名词的被动形式。故填being sent。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意：它们是熟练的登山者，当它们用腿站立时，可以到达两米高的地方，吃人类难以到达的灌木和草。分析句子结构可知，此处应为形容词作定语修饰名词mountain climbers，skill的形容词为skilled、skilful和skillful均可，意为“熟练的”符合句意。故填skilled/skilful/skillful。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：它们是熟练的登山者，当它们用腿站立时，可以到达两米高的地方，吃人类难以到达的灌木和草。分析句子结构可知，此处应为非谓语动词作宾语，根据struggle to do sth.意为“努力做某事，挣扎做某事”符合句意，所以此处使用动词不定式形式，且表示主动意义。故填to reach。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：正因为如此，使用山羊可以减少工作场所的事故和花费在消防措施上的钱。分析句子结构可知，此处应为固定短语“spend money on sth.”意为“花钱在某事上”符合句意，所以此处使用介词on。故填on。
【45题详解】
考查冠词/数词。句意：人们发现，牧羊人清理一些土地的费用是人类植被控制小组费用的三分之一。分析句子结构可知，此处应为分数表达法，此处应为基数词，表示数量“一”，所以此处使用冠词a或者基数词one。故填a/one。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你们学校将举办英语辩论赛，请你代表学生会用英文写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 比赛时间及地点；
2. 报名方式及报名截止日期；
3. 期待积极参与。
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。
Notice
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Union
【答案】One possible version
Notice
Our school will hold an English debating competition in the school concert hall on the afternoon of March 15th.
In order to participate, interested students are required to sign up in groups of four by filling out a form in the Student Union. We encourage all participants to spare no time to debate for their group. Additionally, keep in mind that the deadline for registration is on February 18th, so please sign up in time.
It is a good chance for us students to show our debating skills in English. We are looking forward to your active participation!
Student Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表学生会用英文写一则关于学校将举办英语辩论赛通知。
【详解】1.词汇积累
比赛：competition →match
参加：participate →take part
此外：additionally →what’s more
机会：chance →opportunity
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In order to participate, interested students are required to sign up in groups of four by filling out a form in the Student Union.
拓展句：In order to participate, students who are interested are required to sign up in groups of four by filling out a form in the Student Union.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Additionally, keep in mind that the deadline for registration is on February 18th, so please sign up in time.（运用了that引导宾语从句）
【高分句型2】It is a good chance for us students to show our debating skills in English.（运用了it作形式主语，不定式短语作真正的主语）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I’ve been a leader of a youth group in my community for a number of years. Among all those organized group activities, the kids’ favorite is called ARK night, with ARK standing for Acts of Random Kindness. A couple of times a year, on a Sunday night, we go out into our community to perform kind acts for others.
We split into small groups and complete assignments around town. One group typically goes downtown to where the homeless population is gathered and hands out sandwiches and cold water in the summer, and hand warmers and hot bread in the winter. Sometimes a group makes posters and goes to local police and fire stations to say thank you. We often have groups that visit nursing homes and hospitals to share a smile and conversation with the patients.
One time, the small group I was leading left Post-it notes with positive messages on the windshields (挡风玻璃) of all of the vehicles in the visitors’ parking lot at the hospital. The hope was that someone who was sad or worn out after visiting a patient would be cheered up by our note.
We had spent the first part of the evening in my home, with the kids writing positive messages on their Positive notes, things like “Tomorrow is another day.” “Keep smiling.” “Things will get better.” and “Have a nice day.” One girl had curvy, beautiful handwriting and she decorated the corners of her notes with pretty multi-colored hearts.
After the kids left their notes on all those cars, one girl said to me, “We didn’t see one single person. How will we know that our notes made a difference ”
“We’ll just have to trust that they did,” I said. Normally, the kids could see the reactions of the people they were helping, and I could tell they were disappointed at the lack of interaction with people during this assignment. I wondered about it, too. Would the notes cheer anyone up, or would they be thrown away like the advertisements that are sometimes left on car windshields
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。
One day, I noticed a post by a friend of mine on Facebook.
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It was one of our Post-it notes!
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【答案】One day, I noticed a post by a friend of mine on Facebook. She described a series of unpleasant things that had happened to her over the weekend. “But then,” she added, “I was hurrying to work this morning and stopped quickly in front of the bank to draw money. There, on the side of the ATM was the nicest little note. It made my day.” She included a photo of the note.
It was one of our Post-it notes. I recognized it immediately from the little heart on the corner. I have no idea how that note traveled from the hospital across town to the bank, but I’m pretty sure that it must have encouraged some strangers. Knowing that what we did was meaningful, I was overwhelmed with joy. I “liked” her post and couldn’t wait to share this warm story with kids in my group. Small kindness did matter and we would definitely continue with our ARK activity. Maybe more frequently.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是社区一个青年团体的负责人，经常组织人们在社区里做一些善事，有一次作者带领的小组在医院访客停车场的所有车辆的挡风玻璃上都留下了积极的信息，希望能使看完病人后感到伤心的人振作起来，孩子们准备了一些积极的信息在纸条上，孩子们在留下了纸条后，质疑这些纸条的作用，作者也想知道这些纸条会不会起到让人们振作起来的作用。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“有一天，我注意到一个朋友在Facebook上发的帖子。”可知，第一段可描写作者看到的帖子的内容，结合第二段提示的内容，此处发帖子的内容应与作者他们留的纸条有关系。
②由第二段首句内容“那是我们的便利贴。”可知，第二段可描写作者认出纸条是他们留下的，以及接下来作者做了什么，让孩子们也知道他们留的纸条起到的作用。
2.续写线索：看到一个帖子——帖子内容——纸条带来快乐——作者认出是自己的纸条——分享纸条带来快乐的故事——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①发生：happened/occurred
②匆忙做某事：hurrying to do/rush to do/dash to do
③鼓励：encouraged /inspired
情绪类
①不愉快：unpleasant/boring/uncomfortable
②高兴地：with joy/with pleasure/happily
【点睛】[高分句型1]. She described a series of unpleasant things that had happened to her over the weekend. （运用了that引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]. I have no idea how that note traveled from the hospital across town to the bank, but I’m pretty sure that it must have encouraged some strangers. （运用了how引导的同位语从句和that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型3]. Knowing that what we did was meaningful, I was overwhelmed with joy. （运用了that引导宾语从句，what引导主语从句）
听力答案：1~5CABCA 6~10BCBAC 11~15CBCBB 16~20CBCAA英语试卷
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。
3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man like to drink
A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Water.
2. What will the man do next
A. Go to the movies. B. Keep on studying. C. Check out some books.
3. What sport did the woman learn to play today
A. Soccer. B. Volleyball. C. Swimming.
4. When did John arrive at the classroom this morning
A. At 7:45. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:15.
5. Where are the speakers
A. At a restaurant. B. At a flower shop. C. At a concert.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their work. B. An exhibition. C. A collection of arts.
7. What will the man do later
A. Call his friend David. B. Invite Bob for dinner. C. Send the woman the address.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What subject is Julia good at
A. English. B. Science. C. Music.
9. Which major will Julia probably choose
A. Sports medicine. B. Business English. C. Computer science.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Why is the woman upset
A. The man is smoking. B. The baby keeps crying. C. The man lets the baby listen to rock music.
11. What is the man going to do in the end
A. Sing a song. B. Read about Beethoven. C. Put on some different music.
12 What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How did Kate feel last night
A. Scared. B. Tired. C. Strange.
14. How often will Hector go to the gym next two months
A. Every day. B. Three times a week. C. Once a month.
15. What will Hector do to keep fit in the next two months
A. Eat less. B. Have enough sleep. C. Stay peace of mind.
16. How long has Kate l worked at the gym
A. For a week. B. For two months. C. For a year.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is the speaker’s opinion
A. People should drive less and walk more.
B. People should stop using phones on the road.
C. People should use more advanced technology.
18. Where is it against the law to send messages while walking
A. In Philadelphia. B. In Los Angeles. C. In Honolulu.
19. What will the speaker do in a few minutes
A. Show a video. B. Listen to questions. C. Go to the police station.
20. What happened to Kim
A. She hurt her leg.
B. She had to pay a fine.
C. She caused an accident.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The European Towns and Cities That Are Magical at Christmas
Hallstatt, Austria
The town of Hallstatt and its beautiful landscape enjoy UNESCO protection. The old townhouses, tiny lanes and snow make this the ultimate destination forgetting into the festive mood. Hallstatt’s Christmas market is the stuff of legend. Picture a brightly lit tree and stalls selling decorations and handicrafts and you’re halfway to imagining just how special this spot is.
Valkenburg, Netherlands
Valkenburg has much of the usual European Christmas charms to attract visitors. However, what makes it special is the fact that they can all be found underground. The town’s Christmas Caves have become internationally renowned, with a wide range of stalls selling festive gifts and decorations. The larger Municipality Cave is home to one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe.
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw is regarded as one of Poland’s most beautiful cities, but it takes things to another level at Christmas. The city’s Christmas market is home to over 250 stalls and a superb fair. The architecture here captures the Christmas feeling too, with Gothic structures meaning everyone can tap into the special feeling that only comes round at this time of year.
Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg is full of festive surprises for those willing to risk traveling north and brave the Scandinavian chill. And chief among them is the Liseberg Christmas Market. Set in an amusement park celebrating its100th anniversary in 2023, visitors can enjoy rides here and taste delicacies (佳肴) from across the country, including pickled herring, reindeer and spiced wine.
1. Which of the following places has underground Christmas charms
A. Hallstatt. B. Valkenburg. C. Wroclaw. D. Gothenburg.
2. What do the listed places have in common
A. They have amusement parks. B. They feature Gothic buildings.
C. They provide Christmas markets. D. They enjoy UNESCO protection.
3. Which section of a newspaper is this text most likely from
A. News. B. Business. C. Nature. D. Travel.
B
Splendid straw-made miniatures (缩微模型) of classic ancient buildings decorate Xu Jian’s home. They range from the Yellow Crane Tower to Forbidden City’s turrets. They are all full of details and delicately crafted, tied and arranged by Xu’s hands from countless sorghum straws (高粱杆).
The craft involves carving grooves (沟槽) into the sorghum straws, before multiple straws are locked together through those identically sized grooves, Xu says, adding that the sorghum straw art requires a great deal of patience, especially for works depicting ancient architecture.
Under the influence of his father Xu Yanfeng, Xu Jian got his hands on sorghum straws in childhood. He still vividly remember show his father would follow a film featuring scenes of Tiananmen Square and then note down all the details before creating a delicate miniature of it for over three years. The work was then sent to Japan for exhibition and collected by a local museum. Ever since, many of his father’s works made their way to exhibitions at home and abroad.
Xu Jian became committed to the art after he reached 19, getting into the depth of the related techniques. “My father urged me to keep in mind traditional Chinese architectural skills and the history of traditional building protections, and to apply them to my own sorghum straw artworks,” he says. Through hands-on guidance from his father, Xu Jian’s skills became increasingly proficient. While inheriting the craftsmanship from his father, Xu Jian has produced his own creative works.
To date Xu Jian’s works have been exhibited in over 40 provincial and national-level exhibitions, earning numerous gold awards. To promote the art, Xu Jian joined hands with the School of Civil Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, in 2013, and founded a sorghum straw carving and tying base where the art has been integrated with architectural courses to enhance students’ thinking and practical skills.
4. What’s the feature of Xu Jian’s miniatures
A. They are made from rare materials.
B. They are skillfully created by hand.
C. They are sold in the Forbidden City.
D. They are identical to ancient buildings.
5 What can we infer about Xu Yanfeng from the text
A. He showed great perseverance.
B. He was fond of watching films.
C. He won popularity only in China.
D. He attached importance to creativity.
6. Why did Xu Jian establish a sorghum straw carving and tying base
A. To exhibit his artworks. B. To assist a university.
C. To accommodate artists. D. To spread craftsmanship.
7. Which of the following can best describe Xu Jian
A. Patient and innovative. B. Generous and productive.
C. Caring and strong-willed. D. Critical and open-minded.
C
Does work ever leave you feeling stuck in a boring way of life with limited opportunities to be creative To thrive (成长), you might want to increase your brain’s flexibility. But is this even possible, and if so, how
Most jobs require the ability to problem-solve and cope with challenges, at least to a certain extent. Imagine a teacher who has a new and very nervous student in their class. If that teacher is a flexible thinker, they will be able to adapt their classroom management, even if they haven’t seen this situation before. According to Leonard Mlodinow, author of Elastic, flexible thinkers rely on idea generation and imagination — they are willing to experiment and take risks. “Elastic (灵活的) thinking is what you need when the circumstances change, and you are dealing with something new. It’s not about following rules.” Therefore, instead of following the typical procedure for handing a new student, the teacher might come up with a tailored response, based on prediction and previous experience.
So, how can you become a more flexible thinker According to Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, it’s all about exercising the brain. One way of doing this, she says, is through exposure to a variety of experiences which make it easier to adjust to new situations. A lot of companies now consider flexible thinking in the workplace, especially when it comes to design. Workspaces may have couches where workers can lie down and relax, giving them the space to come up with and process new ideas. Mlodinow says it’s very important to take time today dream, listen to ideas and concepts you disagree with and spend time doing activities outside of your comfort zone. This will help you understand multiple opinions and therefore blossom in many different aspects of your career.
In a word, if you want to make a change, you can become a flexible thinker too, with a little practice.
8. What may a flexible thinker be like
A. Fond of challenges. B. Good at teaching students.
C. Willing to follow rules. D. Able to make quick responses.
9. How can you become a flexible thinker according to Dr. Barrett
A. By learning to design. B. By adjusting to new procedure.
C. By doing more exercise. D. By experiencing various situations.
10. Why is it important to do activities outside of your comfort zone
A. It helps you test your flexibility. B. It helps you succeed in your work.
C. It helps you handle disagreement. D. It helps you identify good opinions.
11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. A Wonderful Journey to Flexibility B. Changes Make Flexible Thinkers
C. How to Get Out of Boring Life D. Ways to Make a Positive Change
D
Officials of Detroit, Michigan, have equipped apiece of road with new technology designed to charge electric vehicles (EVs) on the path. The roadway is meant to serve as a demonstration project for the technology, which could be expanded to larger road systems.
The system uses a series of copper wires placed underneath the road. These wires have the ability to send electricity through a magnetic field to charge an EV’s battery. Charging can happen while the car is driving or sitting above the equipment. Elect re on says the electric road system is safe for people and animals walking over it and does not harm drivers.
The technology was created by Electreon, a developer of wireless charging solutions for EVs. Stefan Tongur, Electreon’s vice president of business development, told The Associated Press EVs require special equipment to receive the wireless signal. “The technology is smart,” Tongur said, and “knows who you are...”
The electrified road stretches about one half-kilometer. It will be used to test and improve the technology in preparation for wider releases. Tongur said the project aims to “demonstrate how wireless charging unlocks widespread EV adoption, addressing limited range, grid (电网) limitations, and battery size and costs.” He looks forward to a future in which, in his words, “EVs are the norm, not the exception.”
Michigan’s Department of Transportation (DOT) signed a five-year agreement with Electreon to develop the roadway charging system. Offcial shave said they plan to build another electrified stretch of road in another part of the city. Michigan transportation officials say the wireless-charging roadway project has helped position the state and city of Detroit as national leaders in EV technology. “In Michigan, we want to stay ahead of the curve,” Michigan DOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich told the AP.
12. What is the new technology intended to do
A. Provide power for EVs. B. Demonstrate a project.
C. Expand road systems. D. Improve EVs’ batteries.
13 What can we learn about the electric road system
A. People and animals may get an electric shock near it.
B. EVs are charged through contact with its copper wires.
C. It charges EVs only if they stay still on the equipment.
D. A special device is needed to pick up its wireless signals.
14. Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “stay ahead of the curve”
A. Develop more smoothly. B. Make progress in the industry.
C. Take the lead in the field. D. Achieve a goal ahead of time.
15. What is Bradley’s attitude towards the project
A. Skeptical. B. Tolerant. C. Favorable. D. Objective.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Change Limiting Beliefs
Have you ever felt trapped by thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t achieve that” ____16____. But it is possible to change your limiting beliefs and start living a happier and healthier life.
1. Know your limiting beliefs
We’re often not even conscious of our limiting beliefs. ____17____ Make a habit of carrying a notebook and pen around with you for the next week. Notice when your mood changes for the worse or when you’re feeling particularly down.
2. Collect the evidence
Once you’ve discovered what your limiting beliefs are, start collecting evidence that disproves the limiting beliefs. If you think about this properly, you’ll find that there is a lot of evidence out there. ____18____ On the contrary, you will realize there is very little evidence to support those beliefs.
3. ____19____
Repetitive thoughts form our beliefs and so it’s essential to start making your internal dialogue positive, rather than negative. Over time this will become automatic, and you will start to form healthier beliefs about yourself.
4. Take action
Taking action is the single most important tool when it comes to making any sort of change in your life. Knowledge, without action, is worthless. Taking action to change your life is a choice. ____20____. It takes effort and determination.
A. There’s no quick fix
B. There is no substitute for taking action
C. Trade your limiting belief for an empowering statement
D. You’ve just been unconsciously ignoring it your whole life
E. For each limiting belief you have, turn it into a positive affirmation
F. These are known as limiting beliefs, stunting (阻碍) our potential
G. Because we believe them to be a reality, we don’t recognize them for what they are
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、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My phone was an extension of myself. I couldn’t go anywhere ____21____ it. I scrolled through my friends’ ____22____ into late night and turned my phone on before my eyes were fully open. I enjoyed having it until that day when I realized that what had started as a useful tool had turned into a(n) ____23____. So, I made a ____24____ decision to turn off that smartphone and ____25____ my old dumb phone out of hiding.
When I was watching TV shows or movies and there was a boring part, I ____26____ picking up the phone and checking out “what everyone else was doing.” Now I had to pay attention or find a way to ____27____ myself with my thoughts instead. When I visited New York City, I had to write out ____28____ and ask people where an intersection (十字路口) was ____29____ pulling out my phone.
I have welcomed silence into my life with open arms and am enjoying the increased _____30_____ from not constantly having to fight with the _____31_____ to check my phone while I’m trying to get something done. I am allowing my thoughts to speak to me instead of my phone. I am connecting with others in a _____32_____ way that isn’t all about me. Instead of always posting about what’s going on in my _____33_____ perfect life, I am connecting with my friends one-on-one, talking about the reality of our lives and being there for them from a place of _____34_____.
As much as having a smartphone was _____35_____, not having one is freeing on a much bigger level.
21.
A. through B. without C. despite D. upon
22.
A. updates B. instructions C. assessments D. decisions
23.
A. symbol B. responsibility C. reality D. addiction
24.
A. conscious B. shameful C. foolish D. random
25.
A. sell B. pull C. throw D. mind
26.
A. avoided B. denied C. missed D. allowed
27.
A. assist B. improve C. associate D. occupy
28.
A. requests B. thoughts C. directions D. comments
29.
A. instead of B. regardless of C. but for D. apart from
30
A. creativity B. productivity C. knowledge D. independence
31.
A. routine B. necessity C. loneliness D. temptation
32.
A. genuine B. grateful C. direct D. desperate
33.
A. naturally B. certainly C. seemingly D. gradually
34.
A. wonder B. imagination C. interest D. authenticity
35.
A. depressive B. comfortable C. stressful D. boring
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。
Meat, milk, cheese—just some of the things provided by goats. But now we can also add fire safety to this list. Wildfires ____36____ (make) possible by hot, dry weather conditions as well as a supply of dead vegetation that serves as fuel. We may have limited control over the first factor, ____37____ we can control the second. Reducing the fuel load lowers the probability of wildfires occurring, as well as the amount of damage ____38____ (cause). This is where we can turn to goats to provide a ____39____ (solve). Goats have a very digestive system. Much vegetation that are toxic (有毒的) to other animals can be eaten by goats. It’s not just fully-grown plants ____40____ goats are able to deal with: any seeds that pass through ago at will not grow. Human clearance teams worry about ____41____ (send) to hard-to-reach vegetation patches (土地) goats don’t. They are _____42_____ (skill) mountain climbers and when standing on their legs, can reach up to two meters to eat shrubs and grass that humans would struggle ____43____ (reach). Because of this, using goats can reduce both workplace accidents and the amount of money spent ____44____ fire protection measures. Goatherd shave been found to clear some patches of land for _____45_____ third of the price of human vegetation control teams.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你们学校将举办英语辩论赛，请你代表学生会用英文写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 比赛时间及地点；
2. 报名方式及报名截止日期；
3. 期待积极参与。
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。
Notice
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Student Union
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I’ve been a leader of a youth group in my community for a number of years. Among all those organized group activities, the kids’ favorite is called ARK night, with ARK standing for Acts of Random Kindness. A couple of times a year, on a Sunday night, we go out into our community to perform kind acts for others.
We split into small groups and complete assignments around town. One group typically goes downtown to where the homeless population is gathered and hands out sandwiches and cold water in the summer, and hand warmers and hot bread in the winter. Sometimes a group makes posters and goes to local police and fire stations to say thank you. We often have groups that visit nursing homes and hospitals to share a smile and conversation with the patients.
One time, the small group I was leading left Post-it notes with positive messages on the windshields (挡风玻璃) of all of the vehicles in the visitors’ parking lot at the hospital. The hope was that someone who was sad or worn out after visiting a patient would be cheered up by our note.
We had spent the first part of the evening in my home, with the kids writing positive messages on their Positive notes, things like “Tomorrow is another day.” “Keep smiling.” “Things will get better.” and “Have a nice day.” One girl had curvy, beautiful handwriting and she decorated the corners of her notes with pretty multi-colored hearts.
After the kids left their notes on all those cars, one girl said to me, “We didn’t see one single person. How will we know that our notes made a difference ”
“We’ll just have to trust that they did,” I said. Normally, the kids could see the reactions of the people they were helping, and I could tell they were disappointed at the lack of interaction with people during this assignment. I wondered about it, too. Would the notes cheer anyone up, or would they be thrown away like the advertisements that are sometimes left on car windshields
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。
One day, I noticed a post by a friend of mine on Facebook.
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It was one of our Post-it notes!
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听力答案：1~5CABCA 6~10BCBAC 11~15CBCBB 16~20CBCAA
