高 一 英 语
本试卷共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30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。
1. What is being cooked
A. Beef. B. Tofu. C. Chicken.
2. What pet does the man have
A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A bird.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Stay at home. B. Visit her mother. C. Do some exercise.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a train. B. On a bus. C. In a car.
5. How does the woman feel about Peter’s lateness
A. Angry. B. Worried. C. Surprised.
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题。
6. When will the speakers meet
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.
7. How long is the man taking Spanish classes on weekends
A. Two hours. B. Four hours. C. Seven hours.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。
8. How many days does the man have for sick leave
A. 7. B. 12. C. 21.
9. When does the woman have longer holidays
A. In the summer. B. In the autumn. C. In the winter.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。
10. What does the woman say about Elin
A. She looks sick.
B. She grows vegetables herself.
C. She doesn’t eat animal products.
11. Where does Elin come from
A. Sweden. B. America. C. Canada.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Co-workers. C. Husband and wife.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。
13. What is the woman studying at university
A. Art. B. Engineering. C. Information technology.
14. What does the woman want to help in her future job
A. Design strong buildings. B. Invent new materials. C. Help the environment.
15. What is the main issue the woman wants to solve
A. Keeping heat. B. Using electricity. C. Supplying water.
16. What does the man think of the woman’s ideas
A. They sound great. B. They are too crazy. C. They need more tests.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17. What can people do on the website
A. Donate money.
B. Buy an animal directly.
C. Learn about pet adoption (收养).
18. What time is suitable to see animals
A. At 9 a.m. B. At 2 p.m. C. At 5 p.m.
19. How much do people need to spend getting a cat
A. 120. B. 70. C. 45.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To sell a pet product.
B. To call for pet protection.
C. To advertise a pet adoption charity.
第二部分 选词填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的选项中，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的选项中，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A. cut B. curious C. found D. creative E. spent F. bit G. simply H. thoughtful I. built J. village K. friendship L. harvest
I was lucky to have a happy childhood, one that most people would want to have. My family lived in a tiny ___1___ in Scotland. Our neighbors next door had a son named Danny, and we grew up together.
We ___2___ long summer evenings in the forests, digging up worms for fishing, and collecting feathers left by the birds. It was here that I discovered that I was allergic (过敏) to the tiny flies which ___3___ me and made my face swell (肿). There were a few walnut trees above the village and we would frighten the squirrels away and wait for them to ripen (成熟). However, the village was too far north for a proper ___4___.
Danny was a ___5___ boy, and we made things out of branches, which we tried to sell in the village shop. We even ___6___ a tree house. Once I lost my footing, fell out and ___7___ my foot, so Danny washed my wounds in the river. He was a very ___8___ boy for someone so young. My mother ___9___ blamed me for tearing my clothes.
It was the finest ____10____ anyone could have, and I’m proud of calling him my friend.
【答案】1. J 2. E
3. F 4. L
5. D 6. I
7 A 8. H
9. G 10. K
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者很幸运有一个快乐的童年，和丹尼建立了深厚的友谊。
【1题详解】
考查名词。句意：我家住在苏格兰的一个小村庄里。根据“My family lived in”以及句意“村庄”可知，应填名词village，作宾语，不定冠词提示为单数。故选J。
【2题详解】
考查动词。句意：我们在森林里度过了漫长的夏夜，挖出虫子钓鱼，收集鸟儿留下的羽毛。根据“long summer evenings in the forests”以及句意“度过”可知，应填动词spend，结合语境可知，事情发生在过去，应用一般过去时。故选E。
【3题详解】
考查动词。句意：在这里，我发现我对小苍蝇过敏，它们咬我，让我的脸肿起来。根据“the tiny flies”以及句意“咬”可知，应填动词bite，结合上文was可知，应用一般过去时。故选F。
【4题详解】
考查名词。句意：然而，这个村庄太靠北了，收成不好。根据“the village was too far north for a proper”以及句意“收成”可知，应填名词harvest，作宾语，不定冠词提示为单数。故选L。
【5题详解】
考查形容词。句意：丹尼是一个有创造力的男孩，我们用树枝做东西，我们试图在村里的商店里卖。根据“we made things out of branches”以及句意“有创造力的”可知，应填形容词creative，作定语，修饰名词boy。故选D。
【6题详解】
考查动词。句意：我们甚至建了一个树屋。根据“a tree house”以及句意“建造”可知，应填动词build，结合上文可知，应用一般过去时。故选I。
【7题详解】
考查动词。句意：有一次我失足掉了下来，划破了我的脚，所以丹尼在河里给我洗了伤口。根据“washed my wounds”以及句意“划破”可知，应填cut，结合上文lost可知，应用一般过去时。故选A。
【8题详解】
考查形容词。句意：对于这么小的孩子来说，他已经很体贴了。根据“Danny washed my wounds in the river.”以及句意“体贴”可知，应填形容词thoughtful，作定语，修饰boy。故选H。
【9题详解】
考查副词。句意：我母亲只是责备我撕破了衣服。根据“blamed me for tearing my clothes”以及句意“只是”可知，应填副词simply，修饰动词blame。故选G。
【10题详解】
考查名词。句意：这是任何人都能拥有的最好的友谊，我很自豪地称他为我的朋友。根据“I’m proud of calling him my friend”以及句意“友谊”可知，应填名词friendship，作表语，故选K。
第三部分 阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Home to the world’s second biggest freshwater lake, as well as its longest lake, Africa hosts some of the best lakes on the planet. Here are some of our picks:
Lake Assal, Djibouti
Sitting at 155 meters below sea level, Lake Assal is in Africa’s lowest point. Its salt levels are 10 times greater than the sea. As such it is also the world’s largest salt reserve (储备量). Visitors will note there is no wildlife around due to its unfriendly desert climate and super salty water.
Lake Retba, Senegal
Photography fans will love Lake Retba for its breathtaking scenery. Also called the Pink Lake of Senegal, it is an impressive pink-colored lake. The color comes from a type of algae (海藻) that grows because of the large amount of salt in the lake. To see the lake at its most pink, you’ll want to visit during the November to June dry season.
Lake Turkana, Kenya
Lake Turkana is the largest long-lasting desert lake in the world, as well as its fourth-largest salt lake. Lake Turkana is most famous for the vapor rising out of the active volcano (火山) within it. A dream place for bird-watchers, it is home to hundreds of bird species that are only found in Kenya.
11. What makes Lake Retba pink-colored
A. Its depth. B. The desert climate.
C. Its amount of salt. D. A certain sea-plant.
12. What is Lake Turkana most famous for
A. The large size. B. The unique bird species.
C. The sandy beaches. D. The steam from the volcano.
13. What do the three lakes have in common
A. They are saltwater lakes. B. They sit below sea level.
C. They are rich in wildlife. D. They share the same tourist season.
【答案】11. D 12. D 13. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了非洲的几个咸水湖。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Lake Retba, Senegal”下文中“Photography fans will love Lake Retba for its breathtaking scenery. Also called the Pink Lake of Senegal, it is an impressive pink-colored lake. The color comes from a type of algae (海藻) that grows because of the large amount of salt in the lake.(摄影爱好者会喜欢雷特巴湖的壮丽景色。它也被称为塞内加尔的粉红湖，是一个令人印象深刻的粉红色湖泊。这种颜色来自一种海藻，这种藻类是由于湖中大量的盐而生长的)”可知，雷特巴湖呈现的粉红色是来自湖里生长的一种海藻，这种海藻是由于湖中大量的盐而生长的。故选D。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Lake Turkana, Kenya”下文中的“Lake Turkana is most famous for the vapor rising out of the active volcano (火山) within it. (图尔卡纳湖最著名的是它内部的活火山冒出的蒸汽)”可知，图尔卡纳湖最著名的是湖里活火山冒出的蒸汽。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Lake Assal, Djibouti”下文中的“ Its salt levels are 10 times greater than the sea. As such it is also the world’s largest salt reserve (储备量). Visitors will note there is no wildlife around due to its unfriendly desert climate and super salty water.(它的含盐量是海水的10倍。因此，它也是世界上最大的盐储备地。游客会注意到，由于不友好的沙漠气候和超咸的海水，这里没有野生动物)”、“Lake Retba, Senegal”下文中的“The color comes from a type of algae (海藻) that grows because of the large amount of salt in the lake. (这种颜色来自一种海藻，这种藻类是由于湖中大量的盐而生长的)”以及“Lake Turkana, Kenya”下文中的“Lake Turkana is the largest long-lasting desert lake in the world, as well as its fourth-largest salt lake. (图尔卡纳湖是世界上最大的长期沙漠湖泊，也是世界第四大盐湖)”可知，文中的三个湖都是咸水湖，湖水含盐量都很高。故选A。
B
Down in Oaxaca, Mexico, there is a special festival on December 23rd called la Noche de Rábanos, or the Night of the Radishes (萝卜之夜). Every year, people from all over the state display their amazing radish sculptures. Both Oaxacans and tourists wait excitedly for the 23rd, and line up starting in the afternoon to see the year’s art.
Over a hundred years ago, there was a market held on December 23rd called la Vigila de Navidad. It was a special Christmas market for people to buy ingredients, decorations, and so on. Vendors (摊贩) at this market would carve (雕刻) radishes to decorate their stalls. The carved radishes became very popular, and people started to buy them as Christmas decorations. Over the years, it is said, the vendors would compete to see who could make the best sculptures. Finally the tradition has become today’s yearly festival which draws tourists from all over the world.
The radishes used in the festival are bigger than normal (up to 3kg), and are harvested just a week beforehand. There are two types of sculptures: traditional designs and “free” designs. The traditional designs include Christmas scenes or designs related to Oaxaca. Free designs can be anything, but sometimes include famous people and animals. There are also two other types of plant sculptures, one made from flowers, another made from cornhusk.
As you walk through the rows of radish art you’ll hear live music, and you can even see fireworks at the end. Close by there is delicious street food, Christmas markets, and many galleries and stores, all decorated with lights.
For people wanting to travel for Christmas, Oaxaca is an excellent place to visit. There are lots of different events along with the Night of the Radishes. The weather in December is usually warm (20°C on average), and the sky is often sunny and cloudless. It’s a perfect vacation place for people coming from wintery climates.
14. Why is the Night of the Radishes held
A. To display radish art. B. To celebrate good harvest.
C. To express best wishes. D. To mark seasonal changes.
15. What does paragraph 2 focus on about the Night of the Radishes
A. Its impact. B. Its origin. C. Its meaning. D. Its celebrations.
16. Which belongs to traditional designs of radish sculptures
A. Mexican president. B. A horse.
C. The museum of Oaxaca. D. A flower.
17. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To draw tourists from cold climates.
B. To show the link between art and life.
C. To promote Mexican handmade artworks.
D. To introduce a special Christmas tradition.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. C 17. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了墨西哥瓦哈卡州萝卜节的起源和节日盛况。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Down in Oaxaca, Mexico, there is a special festival on December 23rd called la Noche de Rábanos, or the Night of the Radishes (萝卜之夜). Every year, people from all over the state display their amazing radish sculptures. Both Oaxacans and tourists wait excitedly for the 23rd, and line up starting in the afternoon to see the year’s art.(在墨西哥瓦哈卡州，每年12月23日有一个特殊的节日，叫做 la Noche de Rábanos也就是萝卜之夜。每年，来自全州各地的人们都会展示他们令人惊叹的萝卜雕塑。瓦哈卡人和游客都兴奋地等待着 23 日，并从下午开始排队观看今年的艺术作品。)”可推断，萝卜之夜举行为了展示萝卜艺术。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Over a hundred years ago, there was a market held on December 23rd called la Vigila de Navidad. It was a special Christmas market for people to buy ingredients, decorations, and so on. Vendors (摊贩) at this market would carve (雕刻) radishes to decorate their stalls. The carved radishes became very popular, and people started to buy them as Christmas decorations. Over the years, it is said, the vendors would compete to see who could make the best sculptures. Finally the tradition has become today’s yearly festival which draws tourists from all over the world.(一百多年前，12 月 23 日有一个名为 la Vigila de Navidad 的市场。这是一个特殊的圣诞市场，人们可以购买食材、装饰品等。这个市场的摊贩会雕刻萝卜来装饰他们的摊位。雕刻的萝卜非常受欢迎，人们开始购买它们作为圣诞装饰品。据说，多年来，供应商们会互相竞争，看看谁能制作出最好的雕塑。最终，这一传统已成为今天的一年一度的节日，吸引了来自世界各地的游客。)”可知，第二段主要讲述了萝卜之夜的起源。故选B项。
【16题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“There are two types of sculptures: traditional designs and “free” designs. The traditional designs include Christmas scenes or designs related to Oaxaca. (雕塑有两种类型：传统设计和‘自由’设计。传统设计包括圣诞节场景或与瓦哈卡有关的设计。)”可知，瓦哈卡博物馆属于萝卜雕塑的传统图案。故选C项。
【17题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Down in Oaxaca, Mexico, there is a special festival on December 23 called la Noche de Rábanos, or the Night of the Radishes(萝卜). (在墨西哥瓦哈卡州，每年12月23日有一个特殊的节日，叫做 la Noche de Rábanos也就是萝卜之夜。)”以及下文内容可知，本文旨在介绍一个特殊的圣诞节传统：墨西哥瓦哈卡州萝卜节——la Noche de Rábanos(萝卜之夜)。故选D项。
C
I’ve lived in Cardigan Bay(卡迪根海湾) in West Wales since I was a few months old. You’ve got everything you need here. Hills, stunning beaches, nice coastal paths. As someone who loves the countryside, I’ve never wanted to leave.
I was lucky to find work I could do in this area. A lot of people do have to move away in order to find work. I started Adventure Beyond here about 30 years ago and we work all over the UK. We go up to Scotland, we work along the Thames. We’ve also taken groups to Canada, the Himalayas, places like that. But honestly, West Wales has got everything. We can do everything we need right here.
Cardigan Bay is pretty huge, but I find having grown up here there’s a definite sense of place. There’s an awareness that we’re lucky to have these incredible sandy beaches, pebbly beaches, beautiful rivers, hills. It’s peaceful, and it’s not overdeveloped. Of course, there’re periods when it gets busy, but then the second schools go back and you pretty much get the beaches to yourself. There is a sense of community (群体) too, with a lot of good community-based clubs, such as the Poppit Sands Surf Lifesaving Club.
I set up Adventure Beyond to make my own work in the area. I love the outdoors, and I wanted to be in Cardigan Bay, so it was perfect. I’ve tried to always keep that personal touch. The clients (客户) will pretty much always meet myself and all the staff. We took a lot of people on through the Kickstart scheme (启动计划) and they’ve been employed with us for a few years. A lot of our clients have been with us since we started, too. There’s a sense of family, which is quite special.
I won’t mention a specific favorite place, but in general the beaches are just amazing. It’s just a sort of wild west, really.
18. What is Adventure Beyond
A. A travel agency. B. A government program.
C. An outdoor activity center. D. A community-based club.
19. What is Cardigan Bay like in the author’s eyes
A. It gives a sense of belonging. B. It’s undeveloped but peaceful.
C. Its beauty hasn’t been noticed. D. It has the best beaches in the world.
20. What does the underlined “it” refer to
A. Keeping that personal touch. B. Getting the beaches back to the locals.
C. Enjoying outdoor activities with clients. D. Starting Adventure Beyond in Cardigan Bay.
21. What is the text mainly about
A. The author’s simple life in Cardigan Bay. B. The author’s deep love for Cardigan Bay.
C. The author’s exploration of Cardigan Bay. D. The author’s hope for the future Cardigan Bay.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. D 21. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了作者对于卡迪根海湾的喜爱之情，卡迪根海湾给了作者归属感，并且可以让作者从事自己喜欢的户外活动。
【18题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“I started Adventure Beyond here about 30 years ago and we work all over the UK. We go up to Scotland, we work along the Thames. We’ve also taken groups to Canada, the Himalayas, places like that.(大约30年前，我在这里创办了“超越冒险”，我们的业务遍及英国各地。我们去了苏格兰，沿着泰晤士河工作。我们还带着旅行团去了加拿大，喜马拉雅山，诸如此类的地方)”可知，Adventure Beyond是户外活动中心。故选C。
【19题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Cardigan Bay is pretty huge, but I find having grown up here there’s a definite sense of place.(卡迪根湾非常大，但我觉得在这里长大，有一种明确的地域感)”可知，作者眼中的卡迪根湾给人一种归属感。故选A。
【20题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“I love the outdoors, and I wanted to be in Cardigan Bay”可知，作者喜欢户外活动，同时也想住在卡迪根湾，因此在卡迪根湾创立 Adventure Beyond 对作者来说很完美。故it指的是“在卡迪根湾创立Adventure Beyond”。故选D。
【21题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I won’t mention a specific favorite place, but in general the beaches are just amazing. It’s just a sort of wild west, really.(我不会提到一个特别喜欢的地方，但总的来说，海滩真是太棒了。这就像一个狂野的西部，真的)”结合文章主要讲述了作者对于卡迪根海湾的喜爱之情，卡迪根海湾给了作者归属感，并且可以让作者从事自己喜欢的户外活动。由此可知，文章主要讲述了作者对卡迪根海湾的深爱。故选B。
D
The printed book is back. Recent studies have shown that students remember more information when they read a paper book compared to reading an e-book. One school responded to these findings by ditching its e-readers. The students found that “the ease of navigation (导航)” was greater when using a traditional book.
I love the way we now judge printed books using the language of the digital world. E-books may come with “navigational tools,” but it turns out the best navigational tools are the “devices” at the ends of your arms. You can use them to flip the pages forward and backward.
Fans of digital books may point out that e-readers have a handy “search” tool. Old-fashioned books also have a search function, in which you turn back to the opening part to help you remember the hero’s name. They even have a “bookmark system,” which uses something called a “bookmark.”
Can a traditional book offer all the features of an e-book Alas, no. It has no “progress bar (进度条)” indicating how much of the book has been read. Luckily, a clever tip is available: turn your book so that it can be viewed from the side or top. It will naturally form two parts joined in the middle. If the left part is thicker than the right one, you are more than halfway through.
Admittedly, e-books are lighter than paper books, but one must question whether this is really an advantage. In secondary school my body figure was actually transformed by the daily need to carry textbooks. For me and my fellow students, these weighty books would draw our shoulders back and our chests forward.
Educational fashions come and go, so maybe the return of traditional books won’t last. But for the moment, I find myself welcoming their wonderful return.
22. Which can best replace the underlined “ditching” in paragraph 1
A. Referring to. B. Getting rid of.
C. Getting used to. D. Making use of.
23. What can serve as the “navigational tool” of printed books
A. Bookmarks. B. Fingers. C. The progress bar. D. The opening part.
24. What purpose does the example in paragraph 5 serve
A. To explain an opposing idea. B. To provide additional information.
C. To support the author’s argument. D. To connect paragraph five and paragraph six.
25. What might be the best title
A. Why the Printed Book Is Back
B. How the Printed Book Benefits us
C. What Future the Printed Book Faces
D. Which Is Better, Printed Book or E-book
【答案】22. B 23. B 24. C 25. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了纸质书的时代又回来了并阐述了纸质书优于电子书的原因。
【22题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第一段“Recent studies have shown that students remember more information when they read a paper book compared to reading an e-book. One school responded to these findings by ditching its e-readers.(最近研究表明，与阅读电子书相比，学生在阅读纸质书时记住的信息更多。一所学校对这些发现做出了回应，ditching电子阅读器)”可知，最新调查说明电子书不如纸质书，所以这里指一个学校“放弃”电子书，从而推测 ditching为“放弃”的意思。故选B项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“E-books may come with ‘navigational tools,’ but it turns out the best navigational tools are the ‘devices’ at the ends of your arms. You can use them to flip the pages forward and backward. (电子书可能会附带‘导航工具’，但事实证明，最好的导航工具是你手臂末端的‘设备’。你可以使用它们向前和向后翻页)”可推知，这里手臂末端的“设备”应指的是手指。故选B项。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第五段“Admittedly, e-books are lighter than paper books, but one must question whether this is really an advantage. In secondary school my body figure was actually transformed by the daily need to carry textbooks. For me and my fellow students, these weighty books would draw our shoulders back and our chests forward.(诚然，电子书比纸质书更轻，但人们必须质疑这是否真的是一种优势。在中学时，我的身材实际上因每天需要背课本而发生了变化。对我和我的同学们来说，这些沉重的书会把我们的肩膀向后拉，把我们的胸部向前拉)”可推知，作者用本段中的例子来支持作者的论点——纸质书比电子书更好些。故选C项。
【25题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第一段“The printed book is back. Recent studies have shown that students remember more information when they read a paper book compared to reading an e-book. One school responded to these findings by ditching its e-readers. The students found that ‘the ease of navigation (导航)’ was greater when using a traditional book.(印刷好的书回来了。最近的研究表明，与阅读电子书相比，学生在阅读纸质书时记住的信息更多。一所学校对这些发现做出了回应，放弃了电子阅读器。学生们发现，当使用传统书籍时，‘导航的便利性’更高)”以及下文可知，文章主要论述了纸质书的时代又回来了并阐述了纸质书优于电子书的原因。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10 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。
If you’ve heard of “pickleball,” chances are that you connect the sport with seniors. That’s not surprising, as it was the 55-plus set that began growing the sport at the end of last century. But today, pickleball is attracting players of every age as it becomes more and more popular across the U.S. and around the globe. ___26___
Pickleball is a combination of badminton, ping-pong and tennis. It’s played on a badminton-sized court with a low net like that used in tennis. Players use a bat that’s smaller than a tennis racquet (球拍), but larger than a ping-pong bat. ___27___ Most games are played to 11 points, with a two-point spread needed to win, and each game typically lasts just 15 to 20 minutes.
In 2021, more than 4.8 million people in the U.S. were playing pickleball. That’s about four times as many people as were playing in 2010, and makes pickleball one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. and North America. So, what’s the appeal
___28___ Also, it doesn’t take a lot of time to play and is accessible, as players just need a racquet and ball. It provides a great exercise, too. And for experienced players, pickleball can become a fast-paced, strategic game. It’s also just plain fun.
In North America, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts can be seen everywhere. About 66 new locations open every month. In addition, the game is being introduced to kids in middle school and high school PE classes. ___29___ Many professional players are appearing.
Pickleball may even become an Olympic sport one day, especially if the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) gets its way. Created in 2010, the IFP’s goal is to make pickleball universally present around the world. ___30___ IFP membership has spread fast to over 60 countries, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, Pakistan, the Philippines and Spain.
A. It’s well along the way.
B. But what, exactly, is it
C. Then what is the reason behind this
D. It’s also a sport on many college campuses.
E. Games may be played as singles or doubles.
F. It has long been a favorite in places like community centers.
G. That pickleball is easy to learn is perhaps the basis of its popularity.
【答案】26. B 27. E 28. G 29. D 30. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项体育运动——匹克球
【26题详解】
上文“But today, pickleball is attracting players of every age as it becomes more and more popular across the U.S. and around the globe.(但是今天，随着匹克球在美国和全球越来越受欢迎，它正吸引着各个年龄段的球员)”引入了匹克球的话题，下文“Pickleball is a combination of badminton, ping-pong and tennis. It’s played on a badminton-sized court with a low net like that used in tennis.(匹克球是羽毛球、乒乓球和网球的结合体。它在羽毛球大小的场地上进行，球网很低，就像网球一样)”提到了对匹克球的定义，B选项“但它到底是什么？”能承接上文，引起下文，具有承上启下的作用。故选B项。
【27题详解】
下文“Most games are played to 11 points, with a two-point spread needed to win, and each game typically lasts just 15 to 20 minutes.(大多数比赛都是11分制，赢球需要两分的差距，每场比赛通常只持续15到20分钟)”提到了比赛规则，E选项“比赛分为单打和双打。”也属于比赛规则与下文构成并列关系。故选E项。
【28题详解】
下文“Also, it doesn’t take a lot of time to play and is accessible, as players just need a racquet and ball.(此外，它不需要花费很多时间，而且很容易上手，因为玩家只需要一个球拍和球)”提到了匹克球容易上手，G选项中easy是关键词与下文内容呼应，所以G选项“匹克球容易学也许是它受欢迎的基础。”能引起下文，符合语境。故选G项。
【29题详解】
上文“In addition, the game is being introduced to kids in middle school and high school PE classes.(此外，该游戏还被介绍给初中和高中体育课的孩子们)”提到了初中和高中等中学校园，D选项中college campuses是关键词，与上文的中学校园呼应，所以D选项“它也是许多大学校园里的一项运动。”符合语境。故选D项。
【30题详解】
下文“IFP membership has spread fast to over 60 countries, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, Pakistan, the Philippines and Spain.(IFP的成员已经迅速扩展到美国、澳大利亚、加拿大、中国、印度、意大利、巴基斯坦、菲律宾、西班牙等60多个国家)”提到了国际匹克球联合会的迅速扩展情况，所以A选项“这一路顺风顺水。”能概括下文内容，符合语境。故选A项。
第四部分 语言运用(共两节，满分25分)
第一节 单词拼写 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
请根据汉语意思及首字母将单词的完整形式写在答题卡上。
31. Dad can do a t______ (典型的) Sunday roast. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】typical##ypical
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：爸爸可以做典型的周日烤肉。根据首字母和中文提示可知，表示“典型的”应用typical，为形容词，在本句中作定语。故填typical。
32. We need to make an a______ (安排) to go to the comedy show. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】arrangement##rrangement
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我们需要安排去看喜剧表演。根据首字母和中文提示可知，表示“安排”应用arrangement，为可数名词，且由空前an可知，这里应用单数形式，在本句中作宾语。故填arrangement。
33. When I r______ (恢复) from the shock, I looked at my camera. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】recovered##ecovered
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：当我从震惊中恢复过来时，我看着我的相机。根据首字母和中文提示可知，表示“恢复”应用recover，为动词，在本句中作谓语，I和recover为主动关系，且由I looked at my camera.可知，句子陈述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填recovered。
34. Early booking is very important, as tickets are l______ (有限的). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】limited##imited
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：提前订票很重要，因为票有限。根据空格前的系动词are可知，空格处应填形容词作表语。根据首字母和汉语提示“有限的”是limited。故填limited。
35. My hands become s______ (出汗的) when I am informed of the result. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】sweaty##weaty
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：当我得知结果时，我手开始冒汗。根据空格前的系动词become可知，空格处应填形容词作表语，根据首字母和汉语提示“出汗的”是sweaty。故填sweaty。
36. Our school has greatly i______ (改善) since our new headmaster came. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】improved##mproved
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：自从我们的新校长上任以来，我们学校有了很大的进步。根据首字母和中文提示可知，表示“改善”应用improve，为动词，在本句中作谓语，且这里应用过去分词形式，与前面has构成现在完成时。故填improved。
37. The International Day of Families is o______ (庆祝) with a wide range of events. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】observed##bserved
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：庆祝国际家庭日的活动多种多样。根据首字母和中文提示可知，表示“庆祝”应用动词observe，与主语是逻辑动宾关系，应用过去分词，与前面is构成一般现在时的被动语态。故填observed。
38. Those letters were put into e______ (信封), each of which had a North Pole stamp on it. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】envelopes##nvelopes
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这些信被装入信封，每个信封上都有北极的邮票。根据空格前的介词into可知，空格处应填名词作宾语，根据首字母和汉语提示“信封”是envelope，为和可数名词，结合句意应用名词的复数形式。故填envelopes。
39. On social media sites, people tend to post only positive u______ (最新消息) that make them appear happy and friendly. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】updates##pdates
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：在社交媒体网站上，人们倾向于只发布让他们看起来快乐和友好的积极更新。根据空格前的形容词positive可知，空格处应填名词作宾语，根据首字母和汉语提示“最新消息”是update，为可数名词，根据定语从句的谓语make可知，应用名词的复数形式。故填updates。
40. We are r______ (提醒) that some of the English we learn in the classroom is rather different from the English in the outside world! (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】reminded##eminded
【解析】
【详解】考查动词的被动语态。句意：这提醒我们，我们在课堂上学到的一些英语与外面世界的英语有很大的不同!根据汉语提示可知，表示“提醒”可用动词remind，再根据句意和空格前的are可知，此处应该用一般现在时的被动语态，所以用动词的过去分词与be动词are构成被动语态。故填reminded。
第二节 短文填空(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。
Carved from mountains in Yunnan province, the Hong-he Hani Rice Terraces reach over more than 160 square kilometers to create a most spectacular landscape.
Since ancient times, the local Hani people have channeled spring water from mountains and forests ___41___ (water) the terraced fields. Some terraces are as big as football fields, and others no larger than a bed sheet. They climb ___42___ riverbank locations at less than 500 meters above sea level to heights of more than 1,800 meters. The ___43___ (common) used description “stairways to heaven” is most suitable here.
However, the wonder remained largely unknown to the rest of the world for ___44___ (century). Nobody paid much attention to these terraces until ___45___ 2000s. New roads arrived and the local government was determined to get the terraces ___46___ (place) on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This ___47___ (achieve) in 2013. Over the past decade, it has become impossible to keep such a wonder under wraps. Photography fans have crowded in, taking postcard-perfect pictures and then ___48___ (post) them on social media.
Although the terraces shine with bright green during the summer growing season, the landscape is most ___49___ (appeal) from November to late April. During this period, the water-filled terraces turn into natural mirrors ___50___ reflect every sunrise and sunset.
【答案】41. to water
42. from monly
44. centuries
45. the 46. placed
47. was achieved
48. posting
49. appealing
50. that##which
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍云南省红河哈尼梯田。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：自古以来，当地哈尼人就从山林中引水灌溉梯田。分析句子可知，这里应用不定式作目的状语。故填to water。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：他们从海拔不到500米的河岸位置爬到1800米以上的高度。分析句子可知，这里考查from...to表“从...到...”，为固定搭配。故填from。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：这里最适合用“通往天堂阶梯”来形容。分析句子可知，此空应填副词作状语，修饰后面过去分词used。故填commonly。
【44题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：然而，几个世纪以来，这个奇迹在很大程度上一直不为世界其他地区所知。分析句子可知，这里考查for centuries表“几个世纪以来”，为常用搭配。故填centuries。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：直到21世纪初，才有人对这些梯田给予太多关注。分析句子可知，the 2000s表“21世纪”，为常用搭配。故填the。
【46题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：新的道路到达，当地政府决心将这些梯田列入联合国教科文组织的世界遗产名录。分析句子可知，这里考查get sth done表“完成某事”，所以这里应用过去分词作宾补。故填placed。
【47题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：这是在2013年实现的。分析句子可知，这里考查谓语动词， This和achieve为被动关系，再由in 2013可知，这里时态应用一般过去时。故填was achieved。
【48题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：摄影迷们蜂拥而至，拍下明信片上完美的照片，然后发布在社交媒体上。分析句子可知，此空应用现在分词形式，和and前taking为并列关系，在本句中作状语。故填posting。
【49题详解】
考查形容词。句意：尽管梯田在夏季生长季节散发着明亮的绿色，但11月至4月下旬的景观最具吸引力。分析句子可知，此空应填形容词作表语，appealing表“吸引人的”，为形容词，符合句意。故填appealing。
【50题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在这一时期，充满水的梯田变成了自然的镜子，反射着每一次日出和日落。分析句子可知，这里考查定语从句，先行词natural mirrors，为物，在从句中作主语，所以应用关系代词which或that。故填that或者which。
第五部分 写作(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 概要写作(满分20分)
阅读下面短文完成结构图，每空不超过5个词；并根据结构图完成一篇80词左右的内容概要。
Art is everywhere. No matter how hard you try you could never not find art.
Art can combine culture with commercial (商业的) products in a way that not many other things can; art makes money and holds important emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they are paying for music, but they also gain a unique experience and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don’t just want things anymore; they want to experience life — the arts are a perfect crossover (交叠) between culture and commerce.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological (心理的) health. It is found that people who take part in artistic events often are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not. The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to better the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education. Those taking part in drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice show greater skills in math and languages. Participating in the arts is important for child development. Encouraging children to express themselves in positive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.
Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, making people feel less lonely and safer. Social bonds (社会纽带) are created among individuals when they share their art experiences through reflection and discussion.
Important to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.
51. 完成结构图
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
52. 根据结构图完成一篇80词左右的内容概要。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】51. ①. crossover/bridge ②. Health ③. education ④. Social bonds ⑤. what makes us human
52. 范例1:
Art is everywhere. Art bridges culture and commerce, offering unique experiences that combine emotional value with financial success. By sharing art and art’s experience, it creates social bonds to closely connect communities. Besides, not only does art have positive impacts on physical and psychological health but also it promotes the education and development of children participating in the arts. In short, art is important to human life and also a part of what makes us human. (76)
范例2：
Art is important and a part of what makes us human. As a combination of culture with commercial products, art is a perfect crossover between culture and commerce. Art is good for physical and mental health. It also plays an important part in creating social bonds because it can make people feel less lonely and safer. Furthermore, art benefits children’s growth. Getting involved in arts helps them make achievement in education and form healthy emotional responses in later life. (79)
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是艺术的重要性。
【51题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第二段“Art can combine culture with commercial (商业的) products in a way that not many other things can(艺术可以将文化与商业产品结合起来，这是许多其他事物无法做到的)”可知，艺术是文化与商业之间完美的桥梁，第一空意为“桥梁”，是crossover/bridge，空前有a，空格处用单数；根据第三段“The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological (心理的) health.(艺术显然对身心健康有相当积极的影响)”可知，第二空后的句子描述的是艺术对健康的影响，第二空意为“健康”，是health，首字母要大写；根据第四段“Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education.(参与艺术的孩子在他们的教育中取得更大的成就)”可知，参与艺术对他们的教育有好处，第三空意为“教育”，用名词education作宾语；根据倒数第二段“Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, making people feel less lonely and safer. Social bonds (社会纽带) are created among individuals when they share their art experiences through reflection and discussion.(此外，艺术可以使社区团结起来，使人们感到不那么孤独和安全。个体之间通过反思和讨论分享艺术经验，形成社会纽带)”可知，第4空所在部分讲的是艺术有助于形成社会纽带，第4空意为“社会纽带”，是Social bonds；根据最后一段“Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.(没有艺术的生活将是无聊和死气沉沉的，因为艺术是使我们成为人类的一部分)”可知，艺术是使我们成为人类的一部分，第5空意为“使我们成为人类”，用what引导宾语从句，根据原文可知，是what makes us human。故填①crossover/bridge；②Health；③education；④Social bonds；⑤what makes us human。
【52题详解】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是艺术的重要性，艺术可以将文化与商业产品结合起来，艺术对身心健康有相当积极的影响，参与艺术的孩子在他们的教育中取得更大的成就，艺术可以使社区团结起来。
【详解】1. 要点摘录 ①Art is everywhere.
②Art can combine culture with commercial (商业的) products in a way that not many other things can; art makes money and holds important emotional and cultural value within communities.
③The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological (心理的) health.
④Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education.
⑤Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, making people feel less lonely and safer. Social bonds (社会纽带) are created among individuals when they share their art experiences through reflection and discussion.
⑥Important to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.
2.缜密构思 将第2、5两个要点进行重组，将第3、4两个要点进行整合。
3.遣词造句 Art is everywhere. Art bridges the gap between culture and business, providing unique experiences that combine emotional value and financial success. By sharing art and artistic experiences, we create social bonds and bring communities closer together. In addition, art not only has a positive impact on physical and mental health, but also promotes children’s participation in art education and development. In short, art is important to human life and part of what makes us human.
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Art bridges the gap between culture and business, providing unique experiences that combine emotional value and financial success.运用一个主从复合句对原文第二段进行了概括。其中现在分词作状语和that引导限制性定语从句等表达高级。
[高分句型2] In short, art is important to human life and part of what makes us human.用what引导宾语从句对最后一段进行了概括，表达非常高级
故答案为Art is everywhere. Art bridges the gap between culture and business, providing unique experiences that combine emotional value and financial success. By sharing art and artistic experiences, we create social bonds and bring communities closer together. In addition, art not only has a positive impact on physical and mental health, but also promotes children’s participation in art education and development. In short, art is important to human life and part of what makes us human.
第二节 应用文(满分25分)
53. 假定你是李华。你的英国朋友Jenny在中国旅游期间，看到菜单上的英文菜名(如图)，非常吃惊，写信向你询问。请你写一封回信，澄清误会并选择其中之一进行推荐。
注意：
1. 词数100个左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
【推荐译法】
红烧狮子头：braised pork ball in brown sauce；
蚂蚁上树：vermicelli(粉丝) with spicy minced(切碎的)pork
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【答案】
Dear Jenny,
It seems you’re having an adventure in China!
In fact, these seemingly “frightening” names are metaphorical ones. Neither is there a lion’s head nor are there any ants or trees in the dishes. For example, the shape of the meatball in Stewed lion head resembles a lion’s head, which reflects Chinese aspirations for good wishes, such as family reunion and overall happiness. These imaginative names showcase the wisdom embedded in Chinese culinary culture.
Stewed lion head is highly recommended. Though it is simply a bowl of soup with a large and round meatball, when eaten, it melts in your mouth, incredibly soft and juicy.
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Jenny写一封回信，对菜单上的英文菜名进行澄清并推荐其中的一道中国菜。
【详解】1.词汇积累
事实上：in fact→ actually
例如：for example → such as
智慧：wisdom→ intelligence
愿望：aspiration→ wish
2.句式拓展
简单句变强调句
原句：Stewed lion head is highly recommended.
拓展句：It is Stewed lion head that is highly recommended.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Though it is simply a bowl of soup with a large and round meatball, when eaten, it melts in your mouth, incredibly soft and juicy.（运用了though引导的让步状语从句和when引导的时间状语从句的省略）
【高分句型2】For example, the shape of the meatball in Stewed lion head resembles a lion’s head, which reflects Chinese aspirations for good wishes, such as family reunion and overall happiness. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
1~5 BABCB 6~10 ACABC 11~15 ACBCA 16~20 ACBBC高 一 英 语
本试卷共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选择题，选出每小题答案后，用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。笔答题，用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30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。
1 What is being cooked
A. Beef. B. Tofu. C. Chicken.
2. What pet does the man have
A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A bird.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Stay at home. B. Visit her mother. C. Do some exercise.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a train. B. On a bus. C. In a car.
5. How does the woman feel about Peter’s lateness
A. Angry. B. Worried. C. Surprised.
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题。
6. When will the speakers meet
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.
7. How long is the man taking Spanish classes on weekends
A. Two hours. B. Four hours. C. Seven hours.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。
8. How many days does the man have for sick leave
A. 7. B. 12. C. 21.
9. When does the woman have longer holidays
A. In the summer. B. In the autumn. C. In the winter.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。
10. What does the woman say about Elin
A. She looks sick.
B. She grows vegetables herself.
C. She doesn’t eat animal products.
11. Where does Elin come from
A. Sweden. B. America. C. Canada.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Co-workers. C. Husband and wife.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。
13. What is the woman studying at university
A. Art. B. Engineering. C. Information technology.
14. What does the woman want to help in her future job
A. Design strong buildings. B. Invent new materials. C. Help the environment.
15. What is the main issue the woman wants to solve
A Keeping heat. B. Using electricity. C. Supplying water.
16. What does the man think of the woman’s ideas
A. They sound great. B. They are too crazy. C. They need more tests.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17. What can people do on the website
A. Donate money.
B. Buy an animal directly.
C. Learn about pet adoption (收养).
18. What time is suitable to see animals
A. At 9 a.m. B. At 2 p.m. C. At 5 p.m.
19. How much do people need to spend getting a cat
A. 120. B. 70. C. 45.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To sell a pet product.
B. To call for pet protection.
C. To advertise a pet adoption charity.
第二部分 选词填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的选项中，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的选项中，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A. cut B. curious C. found D. creative E. spent F. bit G simply H. thoughtful I. built J. village K. friendship L. harvest
I was lucky to have a happy childhood, one that most people would want to have. My family lived in a tiny ___1___ in Scotland. Our neighbors next door had a son named Danny, and we grew up together.
We ___2___ long summer evenings in the forests, digging up worms for fishing, and collecting feathers left by the birds. It was here that I discovered that I was allergic (过敏) to the tiny flies which ___3___ me and made my face swell (肿). There were a few walnut trees above the village and we would frighten the squirrels away and wait for them to ripen (成熟). However, the village was too far north for a proper ___4___.
Danny was a ___5___ boy, and we made things out of branches, which we tried to sell in the village shop. We even ___6___ a tree house. Once I lost my footing, fell out and ___7___ my foot, so Danny washed my wounds in the river. He was a very ___8___ boy for someone so young. My mother ___9___ blamed me for tearing my clothes.
It was the finest ____10____ anyone could have, and I’m proud of calling him my friend.
第三部分 阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Home to the world’s second biggest freshwater lake, as well as its longest lake, Africa hosts some of the best lakes on the planet. Here are some of our picks:
Lake Assal, Djibouti
Sitting at 155 meters below sea level, Lake Assal is in Africa’s lowest point. Its salt levels are 10 times greater than the sea. As such it is also the world’s largest salt reserve (储备量). Visitors will note there is no wildlife around due to its unfriendly desert climate and super salty water.
Lake Retba, Senegal
Photography fans will love Lake Retba for its breathtaking scenery. Also called the Pink Lake of Senegal, it is an impressive pink-colored lake. The color comes from a type of algae (海藻) that grows because of the large amount of salt in the lake. To see the lake at its most pink, you’ll want to visit during the November to June dry season.
Lake Turkana, Kenya
Lake Turkana is the largest long-lasting desert lake in the world, as well as its fourth-largest salt lake. Lake Turkana is most famous for the vapor rising out of the active volcano (火山) within it. A dream place for bird-watchers, it is home to hundreds of bird species that are only found in Kenya.
11. What makes Lake Retba pink-colored
A. Its depth. B. The desert climate.
C. Its amount of salt. D. A certain sea-plant.
12. What is Lake Turkana most famous for
A. The large size. B. The unique bird species.
C. The sandy beaches. D. The steam from the volcano.
13. What do the three lakes have in common
A. They are saltwater lakes. B. They sit below sea level.
C. They are rich in wildlife. D. They share the same tourist season.
B
Down in Oaxaca, Mexico, there is a special festival on December 23rd called la Noche de Rábanos, or the Night of the Radishes (萝卜之夜). Every year, people from all over the state display their amazing radish sculptures. Both Oaxacans and tourists wait excitedly for the 23rd, and line up starting in the afternoon to see the year’s art.
Over a hundred years ago, there was a market held on December 23rd called la Vigila de Navidad. It was a special Christmas market for people to buy ingredients, decorations, and so on. Vendors (摊贩) at this market would carve (雕刻) radishes to decorate their stalls. The carved radishes became very popular, and people started to buy them as Christmas decorations. Over the years, it is said, the vendors would compete to see who could make the best sculptures. Finally the tradition has become today’s yearly festival which draws tourists from all over the world.
The radishes used in the festival are bigger than normal (up to 3kg), and are harvested just a week beforehand. There are two types of sculptures: traditional designs and “free” designs. The traditional designs include Christmas scenes or designs related to Oaxaca. Free designs can be anything, but sometimes include famous people and animals. There are also two other types of plant sculptures, one made from flowers, another made from cornhusk.
As you walk through the rows of radish art you’ll hear live music, and you can even see fireworks at the end. Close by there is delicious street food, Christmas markets, and many galleries and stores, all decorated with lights.
For people wanting to travel for Christmas, Oaxaca is an excellent place to visit. There are lots of different events along with the Night of the Radishes. The weather in December is usually warm (20°C on average), and the sky is often sunny and cloudless. It’s a perfect vacation place for people coming from wintery climates.
14. Why is the Night of the Radishes held
A. To display radish art. B. To celebrate good harvest.
C. To express best wishes. D. To mark seasonal changes.
15. What does paragraph 2 focus on about the Night of the Radishes
A. Its impact. B. Its origin. C. Its meaning. D. Its celebrations.
16. Which belongs to traditional designs of radish sculptures
A. Mexican president. B. A horse.
C. The museum of Oaxaca. D. A flower.
17. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To draw tourists from cold climates.
B. To show the link between art and life.
C. To promote Mexican handmade artworks.
D. To introduce a special Christmas tradition.
C
I’ve lived in Cardigan Bay(卡迪根海湾) in West Wales since I was a few months old. You’ve got everything you need here. Hills, stunning beaches, nice coastal paths. As someone who loves the countryside, I’ve never wanted to leave.
I was lucky to find work I could do in this area. A lot of people do have to move away in order to find work. I started Adventure Beyond here about 30 years ago and we work all over the UK. We go up to Scotland we work along the Thames. We’ve also taken groups to Canada, the Himalayas, places like that. But honestly, West Wales has got everything. We can do everything we need right here.
Cardigan Bay is pretty huge, but I find having grown up here there’s a definite sense of place. There’s an awareness that we’re lucky to have these incredible sandy beaches, pebbly beaches, beautiful rivers, hills. It’s peaceful, and it’s not overdeveloped. Of course, there’re periods when it gets busy, but then the second schools go back and you pretty much get the beaches to yourself. There is a sense of community (群体) too, with a lot of good community-based clubs, such as the Poppit Sands Surf Lifesaving Club.
I set up Adventure Beyond to make my own work in the area. I love the outdoors, and I wanted to be in Cardigan Bay, so it was perfect. I’ve tried to always keep that personal touch. The clients (客户) will pretty much always meet myself and all the staff. We took a lot of people on through the Kickstart scheme (启动计划) and they’ve been employed with us for a few years. A lot of our clients have been with us since we started, too. There’s a sense of family, which is quite special.
I won’t mention a specific favorite place, but in general the beaches are just amazing. It’s just a sort of wild west, really.
18. What is Adventure Beyond
A. A travel agency. B. A government program.
C. An outdoor activity center. D. A community-based club.
19. What is Cardigan Bay like in the author’s eyes
A. It gives a sense of belonging. B. It’s undeveloped but peaceful.
C. Its beauty hasn’t been noticed. D. It has the best beaches in the world.
20. What does the underlined “it” refer to
A. Keeping that personal touch. B. Getting the beaches back to the locals.
C. Enjoying outdoor activities with clients. D. Starting Adventure Beyond in Cardigan Bay.
21. What is the text mainly about
A. The author’s simple life in Cardigan Bay. B. The author’s deep love for Cardigan Bay.
C. The author’s exploration of Cardigan Bay. D. The author’s hope for the future Cardigan Bay.
D
The printed book is back. Recent studies have shown that students remember more information when they read a paper book compared to reading an e-book. One school responded to these findings by ditching its e-readers. The students found that “the ease of navigation (导航)” was greater when using a traditional book.
I love the way we now judge printed books using the language of the digital world. E-books may come with “navigational tools,” but it turns out the best navigational tools are the “devices” at the ends of your arms. You can use them to flip the pages forward and backward.
Fans of digital books may point out that e-readers have a handy “search” tool. Old-fashioned books also have a search function, in which you turn back to the opening part to help you remember the hero’s name. They even have a “bookmark system,” which uses something called a “bookmark.”
Can a traditional book offer all the features of an e-book Alas, no. It has no “progress bar (进度条)” indicating how much of the book has been read. Luckily, a clever tip is available: turn your book so that it can be viewed from the side or top. It will naturally form two parts joined in the middle. If the left part is thicker than the right one, you are more than halfway through.
Admittedly, e-books are lighter than paper books, but one must question whether this is really an advantage. In secondary school my body figure was actually transformed by the daily need to carry textbooks. For me and my fellow students, these weighty books would draw our shoulders back and our chests forward.
Educational fashions come and go, so maybe the return of traditional books won’t last. But for the moment, I find myself welcoming their wonderful return.
22. Which can best replace the underlined “ditching” in paragraph 1
A. Referring to. B. Getting rid of.
C. Getting used to. D. Making use of.
23. What can serve as the “navigational tool” of printed books
A. Bookmarks. B. Fingers. C. The progress bar. D. The opening part.
24. What purpose does the example in paragraph 5 serve
A. To explain an opposing idea. B. To provide additional information.
C. To support the author’s argument. D. To connect paragraph five and paragraph six.
25. What might be the best title
A. Why the Printed Book Is Back
B. How the Printed Book Benefits us
C. What Future the Printed Book Faces
D. Which Is Better, Printed Book or E-book
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10 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。
If you’ve heard of “pickleball,” chances are that you connect the sport with seniors. That’s not surprising, as it was the 55-plus set that began growing the sport at the end of last century. But today, pickleball is attracting players of every age as it becomes more and more popular across the U.S. and around the globe. ___26___
Pickleball is a combination of badminton, ping-pong and tennis. It’s played on a badminton-sized court with a low net like that used in tennis. Players use a bat that’s smaller than a tennis racquet (球拍), but larger than a ping-pong bat. ___27___ Most games are played to 11 points, with a two-point spread needed to win, and each game typically lasts just 15 to 20 minutes.
In 2021, more than 4.8 million people in the U.S. were playing pickleball. That’s about four times as many people as were playing in 2010, and makes pickleball one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. and North America. So, what’s the appeal
___28___ Also, it doesn’t take a lot of time to play and is accessible, as players just need a racquet and ball. It provides a great exercise, too. And for experienced players, pickleball can become a fast-paced, strategic game. It’s also just plain fun.
In North America, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts can be seen everywhere. About 66 new locations open every month. In addition, the game is being introduced to kids in middle school and high school PE classes. ___29___ Many professional players are appearing.
Pickleball may even become an Olympic sport one day, especially if the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) gets its way. Created in 2010, the IFP’s goal is to make pickleball universally present around the world. ___30___ IFP membership has spread fast to over 60 countries, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, Pakistan, the Philippines and Spain.
A. It’s well along the way.
B. But what, exactly, is it
C. Then what is the reason behind this
D. It’s also a sport on many college campuses.
E. Games may be played as singles or doubles.
F. It has long been a favorite in places like community centers.
G. That pickleball is easy to learn is perhaps the basis of its popularity.
第四部分 语言运用(共两节，满分25分)
第一节 单词拼写 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
请根据汉语意思及首字母将单词的完整形式写在答题卡上。
31. Dad can do a t______ (典型的) Sunday roast. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
32. We need to make an a______ (安排) to go to the comedy show. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
33. When I r______ (恢复) from the shock, I looked at my camera. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
34. Early booking is very important, as tickets are l______ (有限的). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
35. My hands become s______ (出汗的) when I am informed of the result. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
36. Our school has greatly i______ (改善) since our new headmaster came. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
37. The International Day of Families is o______ (庆祝) with a wide range of events. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
38. Those letters were put into e______ (信封), each of which had a North Pole stamp on it. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
39. On social media sites, people tend to post only positive u______ (最新消息) that make them appear happy and friendly. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
40. We are r______ (提醒) that some of the English we learn in the classroom is rather different from the English in the outside world! (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
第二节 短文填空(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。
Carved from mountains in Yunnan province, the Hong-he Hani Rice Terraces reach over more than 160 square kilometers to create a most spectacular landscape.
Since ancient times, the local Hani people have channeled spring water from mountains and forests ___41___ (water) the terraced fields. Some terraces are as big as football fields, and others no larger than a bed sheet. They climb ___42___ riverbank locations at less than 500 meters above sea level to heights of more than 1,800 meters. The ___43___ (common) used description “stairways to heaven” is most suitable here.
However, the wonder remained largely unknown to the rest of the world for ___44___ (century). Nobody paid much attention to these terraces until ___45___ 2000s. New roads arrived and the local government was determined to get the terraces ___46___ (place) on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This ___47___ (achieve) in 2013. Over the past decade, it has become impossible to keep such a wonder under wraps. Photography fans have crowded in, taking postcard-perfect pictures and then ___48___ (post) them on social media.
Although the terraces shine with bright green during the summer growing season, the landscape is most ___49___ (appeal) from November to late April. During this period, the water-filled terraces turn into natural mirrors ___50___ reflect every sunrise and sunset.
第五部分 写作(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 概要写作(满分20分)
阅读下面短文完成结构图，每空不超过5个词；并根据结构图完成一篇80词左右的内容概要。
Art is everywhere. No matter how hard you try you could never not find art.
Art can combine culture with commercial (商业的) products in a way that not many other things can; art makes money and holds important emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they are paying for music, but they also gain a unique experience and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don’t just want things anymore; they want to experience life — the arts are a perfect crossover (交叠) between culture and commerce.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological (心理的) health. It is found that people who take part in artistic events often are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not. The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to better the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education. Those taking part in drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice show greater skills in math and languages. Participating in the arts is important for child development. Encouraging children to express themselves in positive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.
Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, making people feel less lonely and safer. Social bonds (社会纽带) are created among individuals when they share their art experiences through reflection and discussion.
Important to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.
51. 完成结构图
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52. 根据结构图完成一篇80词左右的内容概要。
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第二节 应用文(满分25分)
53. 假定你是李华。你的英国朋友Jenny在中国旅游期间，看到菜单上的英文菜名(如图)，非常吃惊，写信向你询问。请你写一封回信，澄清误会并选择其中之一进行推荐。
注意：
1. 词数100个左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
【推荐译法】
红烧狮子头：braised pork ball in brown sauce；
蚂蚁上树：vermicelli(粉丝) with spicy minced(切碎的)pork
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