2023—2024 学年度上学期期末调研考试
高二英语
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号; 非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号在各题的答题区域 (黑色线框) 内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
4. 考试结束后, 将答题卡交回。
第I卷
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a shoe shop. B. At a clothes shop. C. At a paint shop.
2. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Make more friends. B. Try harder at work. C. Have a positive attitude.
3. What will the man do next
A. Organize a trip to France.
B. Send a letter to the school.
C. Prepare a teaching course in traveling.
4. What do the speakers think of Gary
A. He’s unqualified. B. He’s well-behaved. C. He’s faithful.
5. How much does the cake cost
A. $2.00. B. $5.50, C. $3.50.
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、7 两个小题。
6. Who is Helen probably
A. The girl’s friend. B. The man’s daughter. C. The man’s wife.
7. What will the girl do at 5:00 p.m.
A. Have a meal with the man. B. Buy some snacks. C. Do sports.
听下面一段对话, 回答第8至10三个小题。
8. Why does the woman want to park the car in another place
A. The parking space is small. B. There are larger spaces available. C. She parks in a spot for the disabled.
9. Where will the woman and Jenny go first
A. The drugstore B. The hair salon. C. The shoe store.
10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Garage attendant and car owner.
听下面一段对话, 回答第11至13三个小题。
11. What is the weather like at the moment
A. Foggy. B. Rainy. C. Clear.
12 Where is the woman going
A. The sea. B. The campsite. C. The mountains.
13. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Book a hotel for him. B. Bring him a coffee. C. Contact him.
听下面一段对话, 回答第14至17四个小题。
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. Shopping for Christmas. B. Performing on Christmas. C. Selecting Christmas lights.
15. Why will the event get press attention
A The market is in a famous location. B. The lead actors are well known. C. The new actors have good images.
16. How does the woman feel about the opportunity
A. Excited. B. Uninterested. C. Worried.
17. What must be perfect on the day according to the woman
A. The ticket sales B. The sound quality. C. The costumes.
听下面一段独白, 回答第18至20三个小题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A. People who have read her books.
B. People who are looking for jobs.
C. People who want to write their own books.
19. What does the speaker compare writing a book to
A. Completing a work assignment. B. Writing a university essay. C. Reading a magazine article.
20. How does the speaker get most of her ideas
A. By spending time online. B. By speaking to people. C. By reading papers.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Let’s take a look at some of the big celebrations that happen during spring
Songkran
Songkran is a celebration marking the Thai New Year. The festival usually lasts three days, though festivities can start early or end later in some cities. Water plays a major role in the festival. Symbolically, it washes away the previous year so people can get ready for the next one Therefore, many Songkran traditions are associated with water, such as cleaning homes and pouring water on Buddha statues and the hands of elders. Outside, Songkran is celebrated with street parties and a friendly water fight. In 2023, it began on April 13.
Holi
Known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon in the lunar month of Phalguna. This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the victory of good over bad. Celebrators light big fires, throw colorful powder called gulal at each other, eat sweets, and dance to traditional folk music. The annual Hindu celebration was held on March 8, 2023.
Easter
It is a Christian tradition marking the day when Jesus Christ is said to have come back to life. On Easter Sunday, people attend church services where they sing and pray. It’s a day for some fun family activities too, like decorating hard-boiled eggs and searching for the hidden treats around the house or yard. Some kids also receive baskets filled with goodies, and many families have big feasts. In 2023, Easter was celebrated on Sunday, April 9.
Passover
Passover is a time to reflect on Jews’ suffering in ancient Egypt. Jews were believed to have been led to freedom by a religious leader named Moses. Passover is celebrated for seven or eight days in reflection of the suffering. In 2023, Passover began in the evening of April 5 and ended in the evening of April 13.
1. When did Thai people start to celebrate the New Year in 2023
A. On March 8. B. On April 5. C. On April 9. D. On April 13.
2. Which holiday celebrates the victory of good
A. Songkran. B. Holi. C. Easter. D. Passover.
3. What makes Passover different from the other three holidays
A. The season of celebration. B. The widespread use of water.
C. The sad holiday atmosphere. D. The bright decorating colors.
B
One of the most famous female lighthouse (灯塔) keepers was Ida Lewis of Newport. Rhode Island. Her father was the keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse, but after only a few months at the job he had a stroke (中风). Because Hosea Lewis was no longer able to perform his duties as a keeper, 15-year-old Ida and her mother took over in 1853. Captain Lewis lived about 20years longer, but Ida and her mother performed all the required duties of a keeper.
Ida was known as the best swimmer in Newport. She was also skilled at handling a rowboat, something that was not seen as particularly appropriate for a woman of that time However, during her 39 years keeping the light at Lime Rock, Ida rescued between 18 and 25 people. That certainly made it seem less important whether or not Ida’s behaviors were appropriate!
People were fascinated by this woman who appeared to make her own rules for living. Thousands of visitors came to Lime Rock in the hope of seeing Ida Lewis in person. Ida was used to the quiet solitude of a lighthouse keeper’s life, and she was uncomfortable with all the attention. Even so, she couldn’t help being honored by the awards she received for her service. President Ulysses S. Grant made a trip to Rhode Island to visit Ida and to praise her for her heroism.
In 1924, Lime Rock was renamed Ida Lewis Rock in honor of the keeper who had died in 1911. The lighthouse service of Rhode Island also renamed Lime Rock Lighthouse the Ida Lewis Lighthouse. It is the only lighthouse to be named for its keeper.
4. How did Ida Lewis become the keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse
A. She was recommended for the position by her father.
B. She was appointed by President Ulysses S. Grant.
C. She took her mother’s advice on her career.
D. She took over after her father had a stroke.
5. Why did thousands of visitors come to Lime Rock
A To see Ida Lewis in the flesh. B. To build the lighthouse.
C. To swim in the ocean. D. To rescue Ida Lewis.
6. What does the underlined word “solitude” in the third paragraph mean
A. geographic surroundings. B. state of being alone. C. coastal workplace. D. effortless job.
7. What is special about the Ida Lewis Lighthouse
A. It is the tallest lighthouse in the world. B. It is the first lighthouse in Rhode Island.
C It is the oldest lighthouse in the United States. D. It is the only lighthouse named after its keeper.
C
It is no secret that play-based learning improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. Researchers now believe that certain board games, like Chutes and Ladders and Monopoly, can also help enhance their math skills.
The team at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago, Chile, came to this conclusion after analyzing the results of 19 studies. They were conducted between 2000 and2023. All but one of the studies focused on the relationship between math skills and board games.
In these studies, kids aged 3-9 played board games under the supervision (监督) of teachers or trained adults. The 20-minute sessions were held twice a week for about six weeks. In some cases, one set of kids (the intervention group) played number-centric board games, while the other (the control group) played board games that did not require math skills. in other studies. both the intervention and control groups played number-based games. They were, however, given different games, like Monopoly and Dominoes.
The participants’ math skills were assessed before and after each study. The researchers looked for improvement in four key categories. They included the ability to name numbers and demonstrate simple number knowledge-such as “nine is greater than three.” Changes in the kids’ abilities to add and subtract and their interest in math were also noted.
The results of the study were published in the journal Early Years on July 6, 2023. It revealed that playing board games helps improve the children’s math skills in over half of the four areas. Additionally, nearly a third of the children in the intervention groups scored higher on math tests than those in the control groups.
The researchers hope their findings will inspire the creation of new board games specially designed for classroom learning. Meanwhile, boost your math skills by organizing a game a night or two with family and friends this summer—it all adds up!
8. What’s the researchers’ attitude towards the relationship between play-based learning and children’s well-being
A. Negative. B. Indifferent C. Doubtful. D. Positive.
9. How were the participants’ math skills assessed
A. By giving examples. B. By asking questions.
C. By making comparisons. D. By providing definitions.
10. What do the researchers hope their findings will inspire
A. The improvement of social and emotional well-being in children.
B. The creation of new board games for classroom learning
C. The introduction of play-based learning in schools.
D. The use of board games for physical development
11. What is the main focus of the text
A. The benefits of play-based leaning to children.
B. The solution to improving children’s math skills.
C. The results of a study on board games and math skills
D. The need for new board games for classroom learning.
D
It could be said that trees naturally call for attention as they climb toward the sky with their arms outstretched (伸展的). Yet, it’s still easy for us to ignore them. As we live busy lives, trees seem to play the role of a background.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Trees are important to the quality and health of our lives, our homes and our planet. Rooted to a single spot, they appear still. But that stillness is not equal to laziness. In fact, they are workhorses of the environment as the impact of their hard work carries miles farther than the ground in which they stand.
Globally, trees are the most cost-effective tool in the fight against climate change. Trees clean the air and absorb carbon. They promote biodiversity and support important habitats. For example, ring-tailed lemurs (环尾狐猴) are considered one of the most endangered creatures on the planet. A big reason is that half of the forests they depend on in Madagascar off the east coast of Africa were cut down.
Lemurs aren’t alone when it comes to a dependency on trees. Trees are home to 80% of all animals, plants and insects that live on land. Though humans aren’t always dependent on treetops for shelter, trees can save our lives, too.
Reports indicate in 2022 alone, heat waves across Europe caused an estimated 20,000deaths. Scientists point to trees as a way to fight against these urban heat islands, saying that increasing Europe’s tree canopy (树冠) by 30% could prevent thousands of deaths. Being around trees can also improve a person’s blood pressure, mental health and boost creativity. In fact, doctors in Canada are so convinced of nature’s benefits for the mind and body that they started suggesting patients free passes to national parks.
It’s time to put trees in the spotlight and inspire people to plant trees. This isn’t a one-sided relationship. What we give to nature we will receive in return.
12. What does the author want to tell us by mentioning ring-tailed lemurs
A. The importance of trees to animals. B. The function of trees in purifying the air.
C. How animals fight against climate change. D. Why trees are always overlooked by people.
13. Which statement will the author probably agree with
A. Insects’ lives are not affected by trees B. Trees can contribute to human survival.
C. Carbon can hardly be absorbed by trees. D. Planting trees is high-cost and low-return.
14. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Encourage people to make more friends. B. Advertise a spotlight.
C. Introduce a new topic for discussion. D. Call on people to plant trees.
15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Entertainment B. Health. C. Environment. D. Education.
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。
The age of space exploration started on April 12, 1961, when the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey to outer space. But why do we go to environments that are dangerous and even deadly to humans The answer is simple. ___16___ In this article, we’ll read the major four benefits of space exploration.
Promote the progress of medicine
___17___ For example, analyzing the effects of zero-gravity (零重力) on blood flow led to many discoveries on how to prevent some heart illnesses. The experiments and measurements of bone strength and bone loss in astronauts have helped doctors better understand bone diseases.
Develop new technologies
The space race has birthed the most technological advancements in the shortest period of time. ___18___ For example, the running shoes were originally developed for astronauts. We use them in our day-to-day lives without even knowing that some NASA engineers originally developed them for the Apollo program that took humankind to the moon.
Start space tourism
The biggest dream some of us have is being able to take a trip to outer space. However, it is still too expensive to go to space. As reusable rockets improve, the costs of these trips will become significantly lower. ___19___
Inspire the next generation
Space exploration stimulates the curiosity of children. ___20___ Not only is this good for them as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) jobs can secure them a comfortable future, but it also helps humans.
A. Technologies have advanced considerably.
B It gets students interested in science and technology.
C. Hopefully one day they’ll be within the reach for all of us.
D. These include stepping up cooperation in space exploration.
E. The benefits of space exploration go beyond the dangers of it.
F. Studying the effects of space travel can lead to some medical benefits.
G. Throughout the years, companies have found consumer uses for many of these developments.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Two Michigan boys are being praised as heroes for saving another boy from drowning in a swimming pool. Noah Roche, 12, and his brother Weston Woods, 8, were at an apartment swimming pool when they ___21___ 7-year-old Griffin Emerson.
Griffin had been playing in the shallow end of the pool in his water wings (浮水圈) but then decided to ___22___ them and start to drift (漂流) over toward the pool’s ___23___ end. “I just wanted to ___24___ myself. Like, yeah, I can actually swim.” Griffin said.
But in surveillance (监视) video ___25___ by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, Griffin can be seen ___26___ to keep his head above the water. ___27___ other people around Griffin don’t seem to notice the boy and nearly a full minute passes with Griffin ___28___ to the bottom.
“I saw him at the bottom of the pool. So I told Weston to dive down to see if he’s OK,” Noah said. Weston jumped in and reached down to ___29___ Griffin to the pool’s surface. The boys’ mother, Sylese Roche, called 911, telling the ___30___ that Griffin wasn’t breathing and was receiving CPR (心肺复苏). “Griffin’s mom ran over to him and instantly ___31___ CPR,” Roche said.
Eventually, Griffin started to breathe again and his mother can be seen in the surveillance video patting his ___32___ as he spits out water. “I was ___33___ that I was going to drown. It felt all strange. I ___34___ some water and that’s it,” Griffin said afterward. Within 36 hours of the ___35___, Griffin made a full recovery and was released.
21.
A. investigated B. noticed C. influenced D. treated
22.
A. remove B. change C. fix D. seize
23.
A. crowded B. deep C. narrow D. small
24.
A. express B. introduce C. help D. prove
25.
A. made B. rented C. released D. provided
26.
A. struggling B. deciding C. choosing D. preferring
27.
A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. However D. Moreover
28.
A. jumping B. swimming C. sinking D. racing
29.
A. spread B. pull C. lead D. follow
30.
A. coach B. journalist C. teacher D. operator
31.
A. started B. learned C. accepted D. judged
32.
A. hand B. leg C. head D. back
33.
A. astonished B. scared C. angry D. embarrassed
34.
A. used up B. caught up C. coughed up D. heated up
35.
A. incident B. challenge C. test D. consultation
第II卷
第二节 (共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
Over the summer break, a wave of fashionably ___36___ (dress) young people went to Kaifeng in Central China’s Henan province to explore the city ___37___ was the ancient capital of eight dynasties through a trendy “Citywalk”. They ___38___ (eager) shared fresh perspectives and travel encounters on various social media platforms.
“Citywalk” means the act ___39___ walking freely along city ___40___ (street) free of large and heavy bags. Such a convenient form of travel has emerged as ___41___ popular trend among young people in China, ___42___ (offer) them an avenue to experience urban culture and local traditions.
“Kaifeng is one of China’s first national historical and cultural cities, boasting a deep-seated cultural heritage. It’s an ideal destination for unhurried exploration, encouraging visitors ___43___ (take) a leisurely pace as they step into Kaifeng’s embrace. The heart of Kaifeng’s cultural tourism ___44___ (lie) in the profound culture of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Through cultural tourism products with different themes, including architecture, cuisine ___45___ opera, we aim to help visitors gain a deeper appreciation of Kaifeng’s history and heritage,” said Wei, head of the city’s cultural, radio, film and tourism bureau.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华。期中考试临近，为帮助同学们缓解考前压力，上周一你班举行了一个主题为“Stay Positive”的班会，请你以A Meaningful Event为题目为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.班会目的;
2.班会过程;
3.班会影响。
注意：
1.字数80词左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Meaningful Event
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mai Lin wasn’t doing well enough at school, or at least she wasn’t satisfied with herself. She wished she could do better.
“Let’s review the material we learned in the last unit,” the history teacher said. “Who can tell us what caused the War of 1812 ” Mai Lin sat at her desk, staring ahead. She hoped the teacher wouldn’t call her name. They hadn’t studied the War of 1812 at her old school and she didn’t know the answer.
“Alison ” the teacher asked instead. Oh, perfect, Mai Lin thought. Of course Alison would have the answer. She seemed to have all the answers. Alison was the most popular girl in school – always surrounded by millions of boyfriends, best friends, and others. She was like a brilliant sun.
Mai Lin hadn’t made one or two friends of her own so far. Her old school was small and low-key, but a shy person like Mai Lin had a chance there. This new school, however, seemed as big as an airport to Mai Lin, and it seemed very hard to get around in it. She still got lost sometimes in the school.
Mai Lin frowned (皱眉) as Alison answered the teacher’s question. Alison probably never got lost, Mai Lin thought to herself. You could probably put Alison down in the middle of a desert, and within five minutes she’d be able to tell you the best way to get home.
History class finally ended, and Mai Lin headed for the gym. The class had been playing basketball. Alison, who was as tall and thin and attractive as a tree, was very good at it. Beside her, Mai Lin felt like a very small and foolish ant. Today, however, the gym teacher pointed to a thick rope hanging from the ceiling and said, “Everybody! You’re going to climb this rope today.”
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。
Hearing the teacher’s words, Mai Lin smiled.
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Mai Lin stepped forward and got close to the rope.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023—2024 学年度上学期期末调研考试
高二英语
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号; 非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号在各题的答题区域 (黑色线框) 内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
4. 考试结束后, 将答题卡交回。
第I卷
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a shoe shop. B. At a clothes shop. C. At a paint shop.
2. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Make more friends. B. Try harder at work. C. Have a positive attitude.
3. What will the man do next
A. Organize a trip to France.
B. Send a letter to the school.
C. Prepare a teaching course in traveling.
4. What do the speakers think of Gary
A. He’s unqualified. B. He’s well-behaved. C. He’s faithful.
5. How much does the cake cost
A. $2.00. B. $5.50, C. $3.50.
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、7 两个小题。
6. Who is Helen probably
A. The girl’s friend. B. The man’s daughter. C. The man’s wife.
7. What will the girl do at 5:00 p.m.
A. Have a meal with the man. B. Buy some snacks. C. Do sports.
听下面一段对话, 回答第8至10三个小题。
8. Why does the woman want to park the car in another place
A. The parking space is small. B. There are larger spaces available. C. She parks in a spot for the disabled.
9. Where will the woman and Jenny go first
A. The drugstore B. The hair salon. C. The shoe store.
10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Garage attendant and car owner.
听下面一段对话, 回答第11至13三个小题。
11. What is the weather like at the moment
A. Foggy. B. Rainy. C. Clear.
12. Where is the woman going
A. The sea. B. The campsite. C. The mountains.
13. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Book a hotel for him. B. Bring him a coffee. C. Contact him.
听下面一段对话, 回答第14至17四个小题。
14. What are the speakers talking about
A. Shopping for Christmas. B. Performing on Christmas. C. Selecting Christmas lights.
15. Why will the event get press attention
A. The market is in a famous location. B. The lead actors are well known. C. The new actors have good images.
16. How does the woman feel about the opportunity
A. Excited. B. Uninterested. C. Worried.
17. What must be perfect on the day according to the woman
A The ticket sales B. The sound quality. C. The costumes.
听下面一段独白, 回答第18至20三个小题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A. People who have read her books.
B. People who are looking for jobs.
C. People who want to write their own books.
19. What does the speaker compare writing a book to
A. Completing a work assignment. B. Writing a university essay. C. Reading a magazine article.
20. How does the speaker get most of her ideas
A. By spending time online. B. By speaking to people. C. By reading papers.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Let’s take a look at some of the big celebrations that happen during spring
Songkran
Songkran is a celebration marking the Thai New Year. The festival usually lasts three days, though festivities can start early or end later in some cities. Water plays a major role in the festival. Symbolically, it washes away the previous year so people can get ready for the next one Therefore, many Songkran traditions are associated with water, such as cleaning homes and pouring water on Buddha statues and the hands of elders. Outside, Songkran is celebrated with street parties and a friendly water fight. In 2023, it began on April 13.
Holi
Known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon in the lunar month of Phalguna. This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the victory of good over bad. Celebrators light big fires, throw colorful powder called gulal at each other, eat sweets, and dance to traditional folk music. The annual Hindu celebration was held on March 8, 2023.
Easter
It is a Christian tradition marking the day when Jesus Christ is said to have come back to life. On Easter Sunday, people attend church services where they sing and pray. It’s a day for some fun family activities too, like decorating hard-boiled eggs and searching for the hidden treats around the house or yard. Some kids also receive baskets filled with goodies, and many families have big feasts. In 2023, Easter was celebrated on Sunday, April 9.
Passover
Passover is a time to reflect on Jews’ suffering in ancient Egypt. Jews were believed to have been led to freedom by a religious leader named Moses. Passover is celebrated for seven or eight days in reflection of the suffering. In 2023, Passover began in the evening of April 5 and ended in the evening of April 13.
1. When did Thai people start to celebrate the New Year in 2023
A. On March 8. B. On April 5. C. On April 9. D. On April 13.
2. Which holiday celebrates the victory of good
A. Songkran. B. Holi. C. Easter. D. Passover.
3. What makes Passover different from the other three holidays
A. The season of celebration. B. The widespread use of water.
C. The sad holiday atmosphere. D. The bright decorating colors.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上的四个节日。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In 2023, it began on April 13. (2023年，它开始于4月13日)”可知，泰国人4月13日开始庆祝2023年的新年。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the victory of good over bad.(这个古老的传统标志着冬天的结束，并纪念好战胜坏)”可知，胡里节庆祝正义的胜利。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Passover is a time to reflect on Jews’ suffering in ancient Egypt. (逾越节是一个反思犹太人在古埃及所受苦难的时刻)”可知，逾越节和其他三个节日的不同在于悲伤的节日气氛。故选C。
B
One of the most famous female lighthouse (灯塔) keepers was Ida Lewis of Newport. Rhode Island. Her father was the keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse, but after only a few months at the job he had a stroke (中风). Because Hosea Lewis was no longer able to perform his duties as a keeper, 15-year-old Ida and her mother took over in 1853. Captain Lewis lived about 20years longer, but Ida and her mother performed all the required duties of a keeper.
Ida was known as the best swimmer in Newport. She was also skilled at handling a rowboat, something that was not seen as particularly appropriate for a woman of that time However, during her 39 years keeping the light at Lime Rock, Ida rescued between 18 and 25 people. That certainly made it seem less important whether or not Ida’s behaviors were appropriate!
People were fascinated by this woman who appeared to make her own rules for living. Thousands of visitors came to Lime Rock in the hope of seeing Ida Lewis in person. Ida was used to the quiet solitude of a lighthouse keeper’s life, and she was uncomfortable with all the attention. Even so, she couldn’t help being honored by the awards she received for her service. President Ulysses S. Grant made a trip to Rhode Island to visit Ida and to praise her for her heroism.
In 1924, Lime Rock was renamed Ida Lewis Rock in honor of the keeper who had died in 1911. The lighthouse service of Rhode Island also renamed Lime Rock Lighthouse the Ida Lewis Lighthouse. It is the only lighthouse to be named for its keeper.
4. How did Ida Lewis become the keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse
A. She was recommended for the position by her father.
B. She was appointed by President Ulysses S. Grant.
C. She took her mother’s advice on her career.
D. She took over after her father had a stroke.
5. Why did thousands of visitors come to Lime Rock
A. To see Ida Lewis in the flesh. B. To build the lighthouse.
C. To swim in the ocean. D. To rescue Ida Lewis.
6. What does the underlined word “solitude” in the third paragraph mean
A. geographic surroundings. B. state of being alone. C. coastal workplace. D. effortless job.
7. What is special about the Ida Lewis Lighthouse
A. It is the tallest lighthouse in the world. B. It is the first lighthouse in Rhode Island.
C. It is the oldest lighthouse in the United States. D. It is the only lighthouse named after its keeper.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了石灰石灯塔的女看守人Ida Lewis，解释了她称为看守人的原因以及因为其救人事迹而得到赞扬。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Her father was the keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse, but after only a few months at the job he had a stroke (中风). Because Hosea Lewis was no longer able to perform his duties as a keeper, 15-year-old Ida and her mother took over in 1853.(她的父亲是石灰石灯塔的看守人，但在工作几个月后就中风了。由于何西阿·刘易斯不再能够履行他作为看守员的职责，15岁的艾达和她的母亲于1853年接管了看守员的工作)”可知，艾达·刘易斯父亲中风后，她就接手了石灰石灯塔的看守。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Thousands of visitors came to Lime Rock in the hope of seeing Ida Lewis in person. (成千上万的游客来到石灰石，希望能亲眼见到艾达·刘易斯)”可知，成千上万的游客来到石灰石是为了见艾达·刘易斯本人。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“of a lighthouse keeper’s life, and she was uncomfortable with all the attention”可知，艾达受到如此多的关注使她感到不舒服，因为她已经习惯了灯塔看守人那种安静孤独的生活。故划线词意思是“孤独的状态”。故选B。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The lighthouse service of Rhode Island also renamed Lime Rock Lighthouse the Ida Lewis Lighthouse. It is the only lighthouse to be named for its keeper.(罗德岛的灯塔服务也将石灰石灯塔更名为艾达·刘易斯灯塔。它是唯一一座以其看守人命名的灯塔)”可知，艾达·刘易斯灯塔的特别之处在于是唯一一座以其看守人的名字命名的灯塔。故选D。
C
It is no secret that play-based learning improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. Researchers now believe that certain board games, like Chutes and Ladders and Monopoly, can also help enhance their math skills.
The team at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago, Chile, came to this conclusion after analyzing the results of 19 studies. They were conducted between 2000 and2023. All but one of the studies focused on the relationship between math skills and board games.
In these studies, kids aged 3-9 played board games under the supervision (监督) of teachers or trained adults. The 20-minute sessions were held twice a week for about six weeks. In some cases, one set of kids (the intervention group) played number-centric board games, while the other (the control group) played board games that did not require math skills. in other studies. both the intervention and control groups played number-based games. They were, however, given different games, like Monopoly and Dominoes.
The participants’ math skills were assessed before and after each study. The researchers looked for improvement in four key categories. They included the ability to name numbers and demonstrate simple number knowledge-such as “nine is greater than three.” Changes in the kids’ abilities to add and subtract and their interest in math were also noted.
The results of the study were published in the journal Early Years on July 6, 2023. It revealed that playing board games helps improve the children’s math skills in over half of the four areas. Additionally, nearly a third of the children in the intervention groups scored higher on math tests than those in the control groups.
The researchers hope their findings will inspire the creation of new board games specially designed for classroom learning. Meanwhile, boost your math skills by organizing a game a night or two with family and friends this summer—it all adds up!
8. What’s the researchers’ attitude towards the relationship between play-based learning and children’s well-being
A. Negative. B. Indifferent C. Doubtful. D. Positive.
9. How were the participants’ math skills assessed
A. By giving examples. B. By asking questions.
C. By making comparisons. D. By providing definitions.
10. What do the researchers hope their findings will inspire
A. The improvement of social and emotional well-being in children.
B The creation of new board games for classroom learning
C. The introduction of play-based learning in schools.
D. The use of board games for physical development
11. What is the main focus of the text
A The benefits of play-based leaning to children.
B. The solution to improving children’s math skills.
C. The results of a study on board games and math skills
D. The need for new board games for classroom learning.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了研究人员认为以游戏为基础的学习可以提高数学技能，文章解释了研究开展的经过以及研究的发现。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Researchers now believe that certain board games, like Chutes and Ladders and Monopoly, can also help enhance their math skills.(研究人员现在认为，某些棋盘游戏，如滑梯和大富翁，也可以帮助提高他们的数学技能)”可推知，研究人员对以游戏为基础的学习与儿童幸福感之间的关系持积极态度。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The participants’ math skills were assessed before and after each study. The researchers looked for improvement in four key categories. They included the ability to name numbers and demonstrate simple number knowledge-such as “nine is greater than three.”(参与者的数学能力在每次研究前后都被评估。研究人员在四个关键类别中寻找改善。其中包括命名数字和展示简单数字知识的能力，比如“9大于3”)”可知，参与者的数学能力是通过比较评估的。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The researchers hope their findings will inspire the creation of new board games specially designed for classroom learning. (研究人员希望他们的发现能激发出专门为课堂学习设计的新型棋盘游戏)”可知，研究人员希望他们的发现能启发为课堂学习创造新的棋盘游戏。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“It is no secret that play-based learning improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. Researchers now believe that certain board games, like Chutes and Ladders and Monopoly, can also help enhance their math skills. (众所周知，以游戏为基础的学习可以提高儿童的认知、身体、社交和情感健康。研究人员现在认为，某些棋盘游戏，如滑梯和大富翁，也可以帮助提高他们的数学技能)”结合文章主要说明了研究人员认为以游戏为基础的学习可以提高数学技能，文章解释了研究开展的经过以及研究的发现。可知，文章的主旨是以游戏为基础的学习对儿童的好处。故选C。
D
It could be said that trees naturally call for attention as they climb toward the sky with their arms outstretched (伸展的). Yet, it’s still easy for us to ignore them. As we live busy lives, trees seem to play the role of a background.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Trees are important to the quality and health of our lives, our homes and our planet. Rooted to a single spot, they appear still. But that stillness is not equal to laziness. In fact, they are workhorses of the environment as the impact of their hard work carries miles farther than the ground in which they stand.
Globally, trees are the most cost-effective tool in the fight against climate change. Trees clean the air and absorb carbon. They promote biodiversity and support important habitats. For example, ring-tailed lemurs (环尾狐猴) are considered one of the most endangered creatures on the planet. A big reason is that half of the forests they depend on in Madagascar off the east coast of Africa were cut down.
Lemurs aren’t alone when it comes to a dependency on trees. Trees are home to 80% of all animals, plants and insects that live on land. Though humans aren’t always dependent on treetops for shelter, trees can save our lives, too.
Reports indicate in 2022 alone, heat waves across Europe caused an estimated 20,000deaths. Scientists point to trees as a way to fight against these urban heat islands, saying that increasing Europe’s tree canopy (树冠) by 30% could prevent thousands of deaths. Being around trees can also improve a person’s blood pressure, mental health and boost creativity. In fact, doctors in Canada are so convinced of nature’s benefits for the mind and body that they started suggesting patients free passes to national parks.
It’s time to put trees in the spotlight and inspire people to plant trees. This isn’t a one-sided relationship. What we give to nature we will receive in return.
12. What does the author want to tell us by mentioning ring-tailed lemurs
A. The importance of trees to animals. B. The function of trees in purifying the air.
C. How animals fight against climate change. D. Why trees are always overlooked by people.
13. Which statement will the author probably agree with
A. Insects’ lives are not affected by trees B. Trees can contribute to human survival.
C. Carbon can hardly be absorbed by trees. D. Planting trees is high-cost and low-return.
14. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Encourage people to make more friends. B. Advertise a spotlight.
C. Introduce a new topic for discussion. D. Call on people to plant trees.
15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Entertainment B. Health. C. Environment. D. Education.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了树木对于人类以及动物都很重要，同时树木是应对气候变化最具成本效益的工具。树木净化空气，吸收碳。它们促进生物多样性，支持重要的栖息地。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“For example, ring-tailed lemurs (环尾狐猴) are considered one of the most endangered creatures on the planet. A big reason is that half of the forests they depend on in Madagascar off the east coast of Africa were cut down.(例如，环尾狐猴被认为是地球上最濒危的生物之一。一个重要的原因是，它们赖以生存的非洲东海岸马达加斯加的森林有一半被砍伐了)”可推知，作者提到环尾狐猴是想告诉我们树木对动物的重要性。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Though humans aren’t always dependent on treetops for shelter, trees can save our lives, too. (虽然人类并不总是依赖树梢作为庇护所，但树木也可以拯救我们的生命)”以及第五段“Reports indicate in 2022 alone, heat waves across Europe caused an estimated 20,000deaths. Scientists point to trees as a way to fight against these urban heat islands, saying that increasing Europe’s tree canopy (树冠) by 30% could prevent thousands of deaths. Being around trees can also improve a person’s blood pressure, mental health and boost creativity. In fact, doctors in Canada are so convinced of nature’s benefits for the mind and body that they started suggesting patients free passes to national parks. (报告显示，仅在2022年，席卷欧洲的热浪就造成约2万人死亡。科学家指出，树木是对抗这些城市热岛的一种方法，他们说，将欧洲的树冠增加30%可以防止数千人死亡。在树周围也可以改善一个人的血压、心理健康和提高创造力。事实上，加拿大的医生非常相信大自然对身心的好处，他们开始建议病人免费进入国家公园)”可知，作者认为树木有助于人类的生存。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“It’s time to put trees in the spotlight and inspire people to plant trees. This isn’t a one-sided relationship. What we give to nature we will receive in return.(是时候把树木放在聚光灯下，激励人们植树了。这不是一种单方面的关系。我们给予大自然的，也会得到回报)”可推知，作者在最后一段想呼吁人们植树。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“It could be said that trees naturally call for attention as they climb toward the sky with their arms outstretched (伸展的). Yet, it’s still easy for us to ignore them. As we live busy lives, trees seem to play the role of a background.(可以说，当树木张开双臂向天攀爬时，自然会引起人们的注意。然而，我们仍然很容易忽略它们。当我们过着忙碌的生活时，树木似乎扮演了背景的角色)”结合文章主要说明了树木对于人类以及动物都很重要，同时树木是应对气候变化最具成本效益的工具。树木净化空气，吸收碳。它们促进生物多样性，支持重要的栖息地。可推知，文章选自报纸上的“环境”部分。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。
The age of space exploration started on April 12, 1961, when the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey to outer space. But why do we go to environments that are dangerous and even deadly to humans The answer is simple. ___16___ In this article, we’ll read the major four benefits of space exploration.
Promote the progress of medicine
___17___ For example, analyzing the effects of zero-gravity (零重力) on blood flow led to many discoveries on how to prevent some heart illnesses. The experiments and measurements of bone strength and bone loss in astronauts have helped doctors better understand bone diseases.
Develop new technologies
The space race has birthed the most technological advancements in the shortest period of time. ___18___ For example, the running shoes were originally developed for astronauts. We use them in our day-to-day lives without even knowing that some NASA engineers originally developed them for the Apollo program that took humankind to the moon.
Start space tourism
The biggest dream some of us have is being able to take a trip to outer space. However, it is still too expensive to go to space. As reusable rockets improve, the costs of these trips will become significantly lower. ___19___
Inspire the next generation
Space exploration stimulates the curiosity of children. ___20___ Not only is this good for them as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) jobs can secure them a comfortable future, but it also helps humans.
A. Technologies have advanced considerably.
B. It gets students interested in science and technology.
C. Hopefully one day they’ll be within the reach for all of us.
D. These include stepping up cooperation in space exploration.
E. The benefits of space exploration go beyond the dangers of it.
F. Studying the effects of space travel can lead to some medical benefits.
G. Throughout the years, companies have found consumer uses for many of these developments.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲是太空探索的四大好处。
【16题详解】
根据空格前一句“But why do we go to environments that are dangerous and even deadly to humans (但我们为什么要去那些对人类来说危险甚至致命的环境呢？)”可知，此处是在提出问题，而空格后一句“In this article, we’ll read the major four benefits of space exploration.(在这篇文章中，我们将阅读太空探索的四大好处)”是在回答这个问题，由此可知，空格处应该是在解释为什么我们要去对人类来说危险甚至致命的环境，选项E“The benefits of space exploration go beyond the dangers of it.(太空探索的好处超过了它的危险)”解释了为什么我们要去探索太空，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
根据本文小标题“Promote the progress of medicine(推动医学进步)”可知，本段是在讲太空探索对医学的影响，选项F“Studying the effects of space travel can lead to some medical benefits.(研究太空旅行的影响可以带来一些医疗益处)”说明了太空探索能带来一些医疗好处，和本段的语境符合，故选F。
【18题详解】
根据空格后一句“For example, the running shoes were originally developed for astronauts. We use them in our day-to-day lives without even knowing that some NASA engineers originally developed them for the Apollo program that took humankind to the moon.(例如，跑鞋最初是为宇航员开发的。我们在日常生活中使用它们，甚至不知道一些美国宇航局的工程师最初是为了将人类送上月球的阿波罗计划而开发它们的)”可知，此处说明的是原本为宇航员开发的技术也应用到了普通人的生活中，G选项“Throughout the years, companies have found consumer uses for many of these developments.(多年来，公司已经为许多这些发展找到了消费者的用途)”说明了一些公司为探索太空所带来的技术找到了普通的消费者，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
【19题详解】
根据空格前一句“As reusable rockets improve, the costs of these trips will become significantly lower.(随着可重复使用火箭的改进，这些旅行的成本将大大降低)”可知，太空旅行的成本大大降低了，空格处应该说明这会带来什么好处，选项C“Hopefully one day they’ll be within the reach for all of us.(希望有一天我们所有人都能接触到它们)”说明很有可能将来我们所有人都可以进行太空旅行，是太空旅行成本降低带来的好处，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
【20题详解】
根据空格前一句“Space exploration stimulates the curiosity of children.(太空探索激发了孩子们的好奇心)”可知，此处是在讲太空探索对孩子们的影响，B选项“It gets students interested in science and technology.(它让学生对科学技术感兴趣)”说明了太空探索所激发的好奇心使学生对科学技术感兴趣，也是太空探索对孩子的影响，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选B。
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Two Michigan boys are being praised as heroes for saving another boy from drowning in a swimming pool. Noah Roche, 12, and his brother Weston Woods, 8, were at an apartment swimming pool when they ___21___ 7-year-old Griffin Emerson.
Griffin had been playing in the shallow end of the pool in his water wings (浮水圈) but then decided to ___22___ them and start to drift (漂流) over toward the pool’s ___23___ end. “I just wanted to ___24___ myself. Like, yeah, I can actually swim.” Griffin said.
But in surveillance (监视) video ___25___ by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, Griffin can be seen ___26___ to keep his head above the water. ___27___ other people around Griffin don’t seem to notice the boy and nearly a full minute passes with Griffin ___28___ to the bottom.
“I saw him at the bottom of the pool. So I told Weston to dive down to see if he’s OK,” Noah said. Weston jumped in and reached down to ___29___ Griffin to the pool’s surface. The boys’ mother, Sylese Roche, called 911, telling the ___30___ that Griffin wasn’t breathing and was receiving CPR (心肺复苏). “Griffin’s mom ran over to him and instantly ___31___ CPR,” Roche said.
Eventually, Griffin started to breathe again and his mother can be seen in the surveillance video patting his ___32___ as he spits out water. “I was ___33___ that I was going to drown. It felt all strange. I ___34___ some water and that’s it,” Griffin said afterward. Within 36 hours of the ___35___, Griffin made a full recovery and was released.
21.
A. investigated B. noticed C. influenced D. treated
22.
A. remove B. change C. fix D. seize
23.
A. crowded B. deep C. narrow D. small
24.
A. express B. introduce C. help D. prove
25.
A. made B. rented C. released D. provided
26.
A. struggling B. deciding C. choosing D. preferring
27.
A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. However D. Moreover
28.
A. jumping B. swimming C. sinking D. racing
29.
A. spread B. pull C. lead D. follow
30.
A. coach B. journalist C. teacher D. operator
31.
A. started B. learned C. accepted D. judged
32.
A. hand B. leg C. head D. back
33.
A. astonished B. scared C. angry D. embarrassed
34.
A. used up B. caught up C. coughed up D. heated up
35.
A. incident B. challenge C. test D. consultation
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了两名密歇根州男孩因在游泳池救出另一名溺水男孩而被誉为英雄。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：12岁的诺亚·罗奇和他8岁的哥哥韦斯顿·伍兹在公寓的游泳池里注意到7岁的格里芬·爱默生。A. investigated调查；B. noticed注意到；C. influenced影响；D. treated治疗。根据后文“7-year-old Griffin Emerson.”可知，此处指在游泳池里注意到7岁的格里芬·爱默生。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：格里芬一直用他的水翼在泳池的浅水端玩耍，但后来决定把它们拿掉，开始向泳池的深水端漂去。A. remove拿开；B. change交换；C. fix修理；D. seize抓住。根据后文“them and start to drift over toward the pool’s”可知，他一开始用的水翼在泳池的浅水端玩耍，但后来决定把它们拿掉。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：格里芬一直用他的水翼在泳池的浅水端玩耍，但后来决定把它们拿掉，开始向泳池的深水端漂去。A. crowded拥挤的；B. deep深的；C. narrow狭窄的；D. small小的。根据上文“in the shallow end of the pool”可知，一开始在潜水区，后来想去深水区。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我只是想证明自己。比如，是的，我真的会游泳。”格里芬说。A. express表达；B. introduce介绍；C. help帮助；D. prove证明。根据后文“Like, yeah, I can actually swim.”可知，他这么做是为了证明自己会游泳。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是在杰纳西县警长办公室提供的监控视频中，可以看到格里芬挣扎着把头露出水面。A. made制作；B. rented租给；C. released释放；D. provided提供。根据后文“by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office”可知，此处指视频是由杰纳西县警长办公室提供的。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是在杰纳西县警长办公室提供的监控视频中，可以看到格里芬挣扎着把头露出水面。A. struggling努力；B. deciding决定；C. choosing选择；D. preferring偏爱。根据后文“I saw him at the bottom of the pool.”可知，格里芬溺水了，所以是在水里挣扎。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，格里芬周围的其他人似乎并没有注意到这个男孩，几乎整整一分钟的时间格里芬都在下沉。A. Otherwise否则；B. Therefore因此；C. However然而；D. Moreover此外。结合前后文语境可知为转折关系，应用however。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，格里芬周围的其他人似乎并没有注意到这个男孩，几乎整整一分钟的时间格里芬都在下沉。A. jumping跳跃；B. swimming游泳；C. sinking下沉；D. racing比赛。根据后文“I saw him at the bottom of the pool.(我看见他在池底)”可知，格里芬下沉到了水底。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：韦斯顿跳了进去，伸手把格里芬拉到水面上。A. spread传播；B. pull拉；C. lead带领；D. follow跟随。根据后文“Griffin to the pool’s surface”可知，此处指韦斯顿伸手把格里芬拉到水面上。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。 句意：男孩的母亲Sylese Roche拨打了911，告诉接线员格里芬已经没有呼吸，正在接受心肺复苏术。A. coach教练；B. journalist记者；C. teacher老师；D. operator接线员。根据上文“called 911, telling the”可知，Sylese Roche拨打了911，告诉接线员Griffin的情况。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“格里芬的妈妈跑到他身边，立即开始了心肺复苏，”罗奇说。A. started开始；B. learned学习；C. accepted接受；D. judged判断。根据后文“Eventually, Griffin started to breathe again”可知，格里芬的妈妈跑到他身边，立即开始了心肺复苏，最后格里芬恢复了呼吸。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最终，格里芬又开始呼吸了，监控视频中可以看到他的妈妈在他吐水的时候拍着他的背。A. hand手；B. leg腿；C. head头；D. back后背。根据后文“as he spits out water.”以及常识，溺水了拍后背吐水。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很害怕我要淹死了。A. astonished惊讶的；B. scared害怕的；C. angry生气的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据后文“that I was going to drown”可知，格里芬害怕自己会淹死。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我咳出了一些水，仅此而已。A. used up用完；B. caught up追赶上；C. coughed up咳出；D. heated up加热。根据后文“he spits out water”以及常识可知，此处指他被救上来咳水。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：事故发生后36小时内，格里芬完全康复并出院。A. incident事故；B. challenge挑战；C. test测试；D. consultation咨询。结合上文可知，此处指格里芬在游泳池溺水的事故。故选A。
第II卷
第二节 (共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
Over the summer break, a wave of fashionably ___36___ (dress) young people went to Kaifeng in Central China’s Henan province to explore the city ___37___ was the ancient capital of eight dynasties through a trendy “Citywalk”. They ___38___ (eager) shared fresh perspectives and travel encounters on various social media platforms.
“Citywalk” means the act ___39___ walking freely along city ___40___ (street) free of large and heavy bags. Such a convenient form of travel has emerged as ___41___ popular trend among young people in China, ___42___ (offer) them an avenue to experience urban culture and local traditions.
“Kaifeng is one of China’s first national historical and cultural cities, boasting a deep-seated cultural heritage. It’s an ideal destination for unhurried exploration, encouraging visitors ___43___ (take) a leisurely pace as they step into Kaifeng’s embrace. The heart of Kaifeng’s cultural tourism ___44___ (lie) in the profound culture of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Through cultural tourism products with different themes, including architecture, cuisine ___45___ opera, we aim to help visitors gain a deeper appreciation of Kaifeng’s history and heritage,” said Wei, head of the city’s cultural, radio, film and tourism bureau.
【答案】36. dressed
37. which##that
38. eagerly 39. of
40 streets 41. a
42. offering
43. to take
44. lies 45. and
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是暑假期间，一波穿着时髦的年轻人来到中国中部河南省的开封，通过时尚的“城市漫步”探索这座曾是八朝古都的城市，文章也介绍了开封的相关情况。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：暑假期间，一波穿着时髦的年轻人来到中国中部河南省的开封，通过时尚的“城市漫步”探索这座曾是八朝古都的城市。空格处用形容词修饰名词短语young people，dress的形容词是dressed，意为“打扮好的”。故填dressed。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：暑假期间，一波穿着时髦的年轻人来到中国中部河南省的开封，通过时尚的“城市漫步”探索这座曾是八朝古都的城市。空格处引导的是限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词city是城市，因此空格处用关系代词which/that，故填which或that。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：他们热切地在各种社交媒体平台上分享新的视角和旅行经历。空格处用副词修饰动词shared，eager的副词是eagerly，意为“急切地”，故填eagerly。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：“Citywalk”是指在城市街道上自由行走的行为，不带又大又重的袋子。the act of doing意为“……的行为”，因此空格处是介词of，故填of。
【40题详解】
考查名词的复数。句意：“Citywalk”是指在城市街道上自由行走的行为，不带又大又重的袋子。street是可数名词，不止一条街道，因此空格处用复数，故填streets。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这种便捷的旅行方式在中国年轻人中已经成为一种流行趋势，为他们提供了体验城市文化和当地传统的途径。trend是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，popular是辅音音素开头，因此不定冠词用a，故填a。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这种便捷的旅行方式在中国年轻人中已经成为一种流行趋势，为他们提供了体验城市文化和当地传统的途径。句中谓语是has emerged，空格处用非谓语动词，convenient form of travel和offer之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词表主动，故填offering。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这是一个不慌不忙的理想探索目的地，鼓励游客在进入开封的怀抱时悠闲地踱步。encourage sb. to do sth.是固定短语，意为“鼓励某人做某事”，因此空格处是不定式to take。故填to take。
【44题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：开封文化旅游的核心在于深厚的宋朝文化（960-1279）。句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，主语The heart of Kaifeng’s cultural tourism是单数，因此空格处用第三人称单数，故填lies。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：通过不同主题的文化旅游产品，包括建筑、美食和戏剧，我们的目标是帮助游客更深入地了解开封的历史和遗产。architecture, cuisine和opera之间是并列关系，且句子是肯定句，因此空格处用and表并列，故填and。
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华。期中考试临近，为帮助同学们缓解考前压力，上周一你班举行了一个主题为“Stay Positive”的班会，请你以A Meaningful Event为题目为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.班会目的;
2.班会过程;
3.班会影响。
注意：
1.字数80词左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Meaningful Event
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【答案】A Meaningful Event
With the mid-term examination drawing near, Class 5 Senior 3 held a class meeting with the theme “Stay Positive” last Monday in order to relieve students of their stress before exams.
The class meeting, composed of three sections, began with a video telling how to get rid of negative emotions. After that, free discussions were conducted in groups. Finally, some students shared their personal experiences and tips on dealing with stress, such as listening to relaxing music and doing refreshing sports.
The class meeting was a real success, which offered practical suggestions to help students fight against pressure. The students benefited a lot from it.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，假如考生是李华。期中考试临近，为帮助同学们缓解考前压力，上周一你班举行了一个主题为“Stay Positive”的班会，请你以A Meaningful Event为题目为校英文报写一篇报道。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
临近：draw near→ approach
举办：hold→throw
由……组成： be composed of→ be made up of
讨论：discussion→ debate
2. 句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：The class meeting, composed of three sections, began with a video telling how to get rid of negative emotions.
拓展句：The class meeting, which was composed of three sections, began with a video telling how to get rid of negative emotions.
【点睛】[高分句型1] The class meeting was a real success, which offered practical suggestions to help students fight against pressure.（which引导的非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2] With the mid-term examination drawing near, Class 5 Senior 3 held a class meeting with the theme “Stay Positive” last Monday in order to relieve students of their stress before exams.（with复合结构）
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mai Lin wasn’t doing well enough at school, or at least she wasn’t satisfied with herself. She wished she could do better.
“Let’s review the material we learned in the last unit,” the history teacher said. “Who can tell us what caused the War of 1812 ” Mai Lin sat at her desk, staring ahead. She hoped the teacher wouldn’t call her name. They hadn’t studied the War of 1812 at her old school and she didn’t know the answer.
“Alison ” the teacher asked instead. Oh, perfect, Mai Lin thought. Of course Alison would have the answer. She seemed to have all the answers. Alison was the most popular girl in school – always surrounded by millions of boyfriends, best friends, and others. She was like a brilliant sun.
Mai Lin hadn’t made one or two friends of her own so far. Her old school was small and low-key, but a shy person like Mai Lin had a chance there. This new school, however, seemed as big as an airport to Mai Lin, and it seemed very hard to get around in it. She still got lost sometimes in the school.
Mai Lin frowned (皱眉) as Alison answered the teacher’s question. Alison probably never got lost, Mai Lin thought to herself. You could probably put Alison down in the middle of a desert, and within five minutes she’d be able to tell you the best way to get home.
History class finally ended, and Mai Lin headed for the gym. The class had been playing basketball. Alison, who was as tall and thin and attractive as a tree, was very good at it. Beside her, Mai Lin felt like a very small and foolish ant. Today, however, the gym teacher pointed to a thick rope hanging from the ceiling and said, “Everybody! You’re going to climb this rope today.”
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。
Hearing the teacher’s words, Mai Lin smiled.
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Mai Lin stepped forward and got close to the rope.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Hearing the teacher’s words, Mai Lin smiled. She knew what was coming. They’d done lots of physical fitness training at her old school and she was quite good at rope climbing. “Who’s first ” the teacher asked. “Alison ” To Mai Lin’s surprise, Alison turned as pale as the moon and shook her head. “She’s scared,” Mai Lin thought. “Perfect Alison was scared.” Suddenly Mai Lin heard her own voice saying, “I’ll do it.” Alison looked up at Mai Lin in great surprise, and all the other classmates seemed surprised, too. The teacher nodded and told Mai Lin to climb.
Paragraph 2:
Mai Lin stepped forward and got close to the rope. She appeared calm but was extremely excited. She climbed the rope very fast and reached the ceiling within what seemed a few seconds, effortlessly. As she reached the top, she glanced down at her fellow students below. Now it was Alison who appeared like a small ant. She saw Alison looking up, eyes wide with admiration. Mai Lin clung to the top of the rope for a moment longer and then headed down to join the class. Once she got on the ground, everybody cheered. Mai Lin knew she would be different from that day on.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了麦琳从一个不起眼的小学校转到一所新的很大的学校，看到优秀同学艾莉森的表现后，感到不自信。一天，体育课上老师要求大家攀爬绳子。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听到老师的话，麦琳笑了。”可知，第一段可描写麦琳找到了自己擅长的项目并勇敢表现自己。
②由第二段首句内容“麦琳向前迈了一步，靠近了绳子。”可知，第二段可描写成功爬上绳子后，麦琳找回了自信。
2.续写线索：艾莉森感到害怕——麦琳毛遂自荐——成功爬上绳子——麦琳找回自信
3.词汇激活
行为类
①攀登：climb/scale
②向前走：step forward/walk forward
③紧握不放：cling to/hold onto/grasp
情绪类
①害怕的：scared/frightened
②吃惊的：surprised/shocked
【点睛】[高分句型1] She knew what was coming.(运用了what引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] As she reached the top, she glanced down at her fellow students below.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
