慈溪市2023学年第一学期高二年级期末测试
英语
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 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, 回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上, 录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置, 听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题, 每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
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How many students took the exam
A. Twenty-five. B. Forty. C. Fifty.
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What is the man doing
A. Buying a mobile phone. B. Demanding an apology. C. Making a complaint.
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What will the man do next
A. Stop the car there. B. Go to buy a ticket. C. Drive to the next street.
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Who is probably the man
A. A policeman. B. A driver. C. A passenger.
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What day is it today according to the conversation
A. Sunday. B. Friday. C. Wednesday.
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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间间读各个小题, 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。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the date this Friday
A. July 9th. B. July 10th. C. July I1th.
7. What does the man find surprising
A. His friends are coming.
B. Anna often throws parties.
C. The woman is leaving America.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. When does the man reserve a table for
A. This evening B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow evening.
9. What does the man prefer
A. A table by the window.
B. A table with a lake view.
C. A table in the non-smoking section.
10 How many persons will dine with Tyler
A. Six. B. Nine. C. Ten.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife, C. Guide and tourist.
12. How long does the woman plan to stay on the beach
A. Two weeks. B. One week. C. Less than a week.
13. Where will the speakers go tomorrow
A. To the airport. B. To a travel agency. C. To a bookstore.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What does the man want
A. One single room B. One double room. C. Two single rooms.
15. When will the man stay in the hotel
A. This Thursday night. B. Next Thursday night. C. Next Friday night.
16. How much should the man pay
A. 90 dollars. B. 50 dollars. C. 45 dollars.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Why did the group settle in a new place
A. To spread the beliefs of the Church of England.
B. To separate from the Church of England.
C. To explore the state of Massachusetts.
18. Who taught the Americans how to grow corn
A. The farmers. B. The religious group. C. The local Indians.
19. What happened in 1621
A. The European harvested their crops.
B. The European declared independence.
C. The European arrived in a New World.
20. When did the whole America begin to celebrate Thanksgiving Day
A. About 150 years ago. B. About 250 years ago. C. About 400 years ago.
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, 选出最佳答案。
A
International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People 2024
Since 1971, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) has inspired young writers aged 9-15 to write letters on a given theme to win exciting prizes. The competition is an excellent way of making young people aware of the important role postal services play in our societies. It develops their skills in writing and their ability to express thoughts clearly. A group of international judges invited by the International Bureau judge the letters and select the winners.
The UPU has launched its 53rd International letter-writing Competition for Young People this year.
Competition theme
In 2024, participants will be encouraged to reflect on the future of the world under the theme: “At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world for more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit (继承).” The theme encourages young people to voice their thoughts on current global challenges and propose innovative solutions. It also allows youths to draw upon the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, providing a framework for their visions of a better world.
Competition rules
Entries must be in the form of a letter and contain the necessary parts of a letter (heading, greeting, body, complimentary close, signature line and postscript).
Letters must be strictly in agreement with the topic and contain no more than 800 words in the original language
At the national level, the competition is organized by UPU member countries. Entries must reach the UPU International Bureau no later than May 5th.
For more information, please contact us at communication@upu.int.
21. What can competitors learn from the competition
A. The history of the UPU B. The skills of communication.
C. The importance of postal services. D. The meaning of expressing thoughts.
22. What is most likely to be the topic of this year’s competition
A. The enormous change in the world. B. The world for the future generations.
C. Global challenges and innovative solutions. D. Sustainable development for a better world.
23. What should competitors do
A. Write the letters in right format. B. Hand in their entries on May 6th.
C. Write a letter of at least 800 words D. Send their entries to the official email.
B
Most of you are probably familiar with various stories of searching alien life but have you heard about the scientist who was responsible for detecting the first traces of intelligent life lurking throughout our galaxy This is Frank Drake’s story.
At the age of 8, his father one day told Drake there are other worlds in space, which astounded him. He had no idea that such a thing was a possibility-he thought Earth was it. So he wondered, what are they like Are the people the same as us Do they look the same way we do What’s their planet like And of course, at that time, there was no way that those questions could be answered in the slightest.
Later on, when he was in college, he chose the elementary astronomy course. In the course, he went to the campus observatory, and one of the things he observed was the planet Jupiter. Even through a small telescope, it was just very clear that it was another world but not a picture in a book or something, which made Drake deeply absorbed. Frank Drake is mostly known for developing the Drake equation (德雷克方程式), which is a mathematical equation developed to estimate the number of detectable alien civilizations in the Milky Way.
People always say that the search for alien life has failed. “You’ve been searching for 60 years and you haven’t found anything. So doesn’t that say that intelligent life is very rare ” “That’s wrong, because the amount of searching we’ve done has hardly touched the number of possibilities that are out there. We’ve only covered a tiny. tiny fraction of all the possibilities,” Drake said, “When you spend your entire life on the things you love, you live a better life than most people,” he added.
24. What does the underlined word “astounded” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Touched. B. Motivated. C. Puzzled. D. Amazed.
25. What made Drake really fascinated with astronomy
A. His observation of the Jupiter through a telescope.
B. His success in developing the famous Drake equation.
C. His knowing of the fact that there are other worlds in space.
D. His choice of the the elementary astronomy course in college.
26. What does Drake think of the alien searching work
A. It is totally a failure B. The alien life is rare.
C. It has a long way to go. D. There are many possibilities.
27. Which words best describe Drake
A. Curious and brave. B. Creative and intelligent.
C. Talented and diligent. D. Passionate and persistent.
C
Released on Aug 30, a three-episode web series titled Escape From the British Museum has gone viral online for its touching and innovative narrative (叙事). The series follows the journey home of a Chinese jade teapot that has come to life as a girl. She runs away from the British Museum and comes across a Chinese journalist who helps the artifact return to China. The series, created by two Chinese vloggers, aims to raise broader awareness of Chinese artifacts that were stolen or looted (掠夺) from China and are displayed or stored in the British Museum.
The video series echoes the Chinese people’s call for the British Museum to return these Chinese artifacts. However, some UK media outlets said that the video series promotes nationalism (民族主义). In fact, every country whose artifacts are displayed or stored in the British Museum wants them back. These countries, such as Greece, Nigeria and Sudan, have already issued their demands for the return of artifacts. It’s fair enough to say these demands are shared. They can correct centuries-old wrongs by having the UK return artifacts to their rightful homes.
An opinion in the UK newspaper The Telegraph said that if the British Museum gives back its collection of artifacts, then nationalism will win over humanity’s common heritage. It also said that the artifacts were “lawfully acquired (合法取得)” by the UK. By “lawfully acquired”, does the writer mean the artifacts were acquired with the “help” of machine guns and warships Or does he mean that the cultural artifacts of African, Asian and American countries should be kept in the hands of looters, rather than in their land of origin
28. What is the video series Escape from the British Museum mainly about
A. Cultural artifacts looted by the UK.
B. Hidden dangers in the British Museum.
C. The arguments about the British museum.
D. The journey of a Chinese artifact coming home.
29. What does the video series aim to highlight
A. Protests against UK’s nationalism.
B. The beauty of Chinese cultural artifacts.
C. The desire of stolen artifacts to be returned.
D. Efforts made by Chinese activists to get artifacts back.
30. What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning countries like Greece, Nigeria and Sudan
A. To show the UK did something wrong in the past.
B. To stress China’s demands are shared by many countries.
C. To emphasize former colonized countries have grown stronger.
D. To highlight diverse artifacts are housed in the British Museum.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward the opinion in The Telegraph
A. It’s totally unacceptable. B. It’s a little bit reasonable.
C. It lacks enough evidence. D. It shows the writer’s ignorance.
D
Three-dimensional printing, a technology that creates objects layer by layer, has revolutionized (变革) the way we make things. Recently, a group of Chinese scientists took things a step further by using this technology to create realistic replicas (复制品) of human organs.
Previously, it was challenging to create a single material that could print different human organs due to their complexity. The research team from Chinese Academy of Sciences started by using hydrogel (水凝), a soft gel-like material as the main ingredient.
Human organs have various textures (质地), with our brains being the softest. To replicate the hardness of materials like bone, the researchers added metallic elements to the hydrogel and adjusted their ratio (比例) to create the texture of each organ. Besides, to make sure the printing results are correct, the team used light-curing (光固化) technology in the 3D printing process. A special lamp was placed under the printing machine, causing the gel to become solid right after it was printed.
According to the team’s paper published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, they are able to produce organ models including the brain, lungs, and intestines (肠). These 3D printed organ models are essential for medical researches, such as testing medical equipment and demonstrating pared to live organs and animal models, they are also ethically (伦理上) acceptable since they are printed artificially. They can help researchers develop new treatments more efficiently, due to their lower relative cost, commented the Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering website. However, this method is still developing, and experts are hoping it will be used in the medical field within a decade, according to CNN.
32. What was the main challenge in printing human organs
A. The complexity of human organs. B. The various textures of human organs.
C. The difficulty in creating proper materials. D. The lack of appropriate printing technology.
33. How did the research team ensure the accuracy of the printing results
A. By controlling the number of metallic elements.
B. By using light-curing technology before printing.
C. By solidifying the gel immediately after printing.
D. By putting a special lamp on the printing machine.
34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. This technology is still in the period of theory.
B. 3D printed organs are of great medical significance.
C. The printed organs are more effective in the treatment.
D. Live organs and animal models are more acceptable ethically.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. The Power of 3D Printing B. Printing the Body Parts
C. Revolutionary Technology D. Finding New Materials for Organs
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。
Younger generations of Chinese citizens have developed new methods to relieve stress which include raising unconventional “pets”, hugging trees, watching stress relief videos and so on.
On social media platforms, a new toy called “mango dog” recently emerged. ___36___ In the eyes of some netizens, the “mango dog” has special meanings. “Every time I see it, it heals me,” “It’s fluffy (毛茸茸的) and cute.” ___37___ For example, college students have shared online their experiences of raising stones and paper box “dogs”. These “pets” share similar characteristics—they don’t cry, make noise or get sick.
Tree hugging has also become a new stress relief for young people. “You may think you are hugging the tree, but in fact, the tree is embracing you,” this is a feeling shared by a netizen. Many netizens with such experiences have expressed that their anxiety has been reduced, and they feel a sense of communication with nature. ___38___
“I came across the idea online. I tried it and felt truly relaxed,” said a young office worker. “In those brief seconds, it felt like the tree released a lot of pressure and stress from me.” ___39___ “I especially enjoy watching stress relief videos, like washing blankets and cutting soap. After watching them, I feel like the stress of the day is relieved and it’s easier to fall asleep.”
___40___ According to public data, there are currently more than 800 companies in China with names, business scopes, products, services or trademarks containing the term “stress relief”. In 2023 alone, more than 70 new registered companies with this focus were added.
A. Various “pets” are made to cater to different people.
B. It is claimed to bring a sense of calmness and give a healing effect.
C. This is not the first time that young people have raised novel “pets”.
D A young media worker also finds the relief in watching short videos.
E. In some cities people have even organized “tree hugging interest groups”.
F. Other toys such as squeeze balls have also gained popularity as a way to relieve stress.
G. The popularity of these methods reflects an increasing need to release people’s pressure.
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。
Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnesota had many fun activities during class breaks, but some students couldn’t join in. A ___41___ of available playground equipment such as a wheelchair merry go round or swings has made students with physical disabilities ___42___ to have fun.
Wyatt Feucht and Rhys Riley believed that every student ___43___ the chance to have fun during recess, so they asked their teacher ___44___ the school couldn’t buy the equipment. Ms Julien explained that it was expensive, with an estimated cost of $300,000, which is ___45___ out of the question for the school.
This did not ___46___ Wyatt or Rhys, and the pair went on a ___47___ to raise money for a disability inclusive playground. They began ___48___ spare change, held a bake sale, printed flyers, and went door to door to raise money. They even ___49___ local businesses and restaurants, whose owners were moved and donated a portion of their ___50___. For several months, the students didn’t stop their hard work ___51___ they finally reached their goal-raising the $300,000 needed.
For John Buettner, a student in a wheelchair, the new equipment meant ___52___ just a chance to play. He said, “First time I set foot on this playground I’m probably going to start ___53___ when seeing the effort that all Wyatt and Rhys have made.”
Julien expressed how ___54___ she felt of the students in her class: I know the future is to be ___55___ because this generation sees something that needs fixing, and they go for it headfirst.
41. A. lack B. leak C. combination D. presence
42. A. opposed B. depressed C. unable D. absent
43. A. advocated B. deserved C. grasped D. involved
44. A. how B. what C. why D. whether
45. A. barely B. mostly C. firmly D. apparently
46. A. distract B. discourage C. convince D. annoy
47. A. mission B. circumstance C. display D. survey
48. A. expanding B. consuming C. obtaining D. collecting
49. A. reached out to B. took charge of C. subscribed to D. got along with
50. A. wages B. profits C. possessions D. belongings
51. A. because B. when C. after D. until
52. A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. more or less
53. A. laughing B. touching C. envying D. crying
54. A. fond B. proud C. modest D. approved
55. A. potential B. appealing C. bright D. distant
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
For centuries globalization was largely shaped by sea. While Western maritime nations rapidly developed through colonial expansion, inland nations were trapped in a cycle of poverty. Over the past decade, a great initiative ___56___ (begin) to break this cycle. That is the Belt and Road Initiative, ___57___ (establish) in 2013.
These intercontinental railways have greatly reduced trade costs by providing ___58___ swift and cost-effective choice to sea or air freight (货运). According to the World Bank, the Belt and Road Initiative could reduce trade costs by as much as 1.8 percent ___59___ (international). There are now 86 freight train lines in China that are linked to more than 200 cities in 25 European countries and more than 100 cities in Asia, ___60___ (cover) almost the entire landmass of Eurasia.
This network has brought together the economies of East Asia and Europe ___61___ the vast inland countries, resulting in a sharp economic increase, the growth of ___62___ (thrive) cities, and the appearance of a new center of global economic growth.
The Initiative has attracted the ___63___ (participate) of more than three quarters of countries globally and also generated nearly a trillion dollars in investment so far. ___64___ is obvious that China’s role in helping these less well-off countries is something their Western colonial masters never did. Contrary to ___65___ Western critics say, the help comes with no strings attached. For China, everything these countries gain from its help is a gain for the world.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华, 上周末你校举办了以“大美中国 (Beautiful China)”为主题的摄影展, 请你用英文为校报写一则题为“A Photography Exhibition on Campus”的新闻报道, 内容包括:
1. 展览的时间、地点及参展人员;
2. 展览的内容和意义。
注意:
1. 写作词数为80左右;
2. 请按规定格式作答。
A Photography Exhibition on Campus
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第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
Rahul was a hard-working and determined individual who believed that success could only be achieved through perseverance and effort. He had big dreams of becoming a renowned musician, and he knew that it would require countless hours of practice and dedication to reach his goal.
Rahul’s family was not wealthy, and they couldn’t afford to buy him a musical instrument. However, Rahul’s unwavering determination pushed him to find a solution. He began working odd jobs in the village, doing chores for neighbors, and saving every penny he earned. He even started waking up early in the morning to help the local farmers with their work.
After months of saving, Rahul finally had enough money to buy a second-hand guitar, It was old and worn, but to Rahul, it was a treasure. He spent hours each day practicing, strumming the strings and experimenting with different melodies. His fingers grew calloused (起茧的), but he never complained. Instead, he saw it as a sign of progress, a proof to his hard work.
Despite his talent, Rahul faced numerous challenges along his journey. People would often discourage him, telling him that he was wasting his time pursuing his dreams. But Rahul remained determined, using their skepticism as fuel to work even harder.
One day, news spread throughout the village about a music competition being held in the nearby city. The competition promised the winner a chance to perform in front of renowned musicians and industry professionals. Rahul saw this as an opportunity to showcase his talent and prove to everyone that hard work pay s off. With great anticipation, Rahul prepared for the competition. He practiced day and night, fine-tuning his skills and perfecting his performance.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Finally, the day of the competition arrived.
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Paragraph 2: Days went by, and the results of the competition were announced.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________慈溪市2023学年第一学期高二年级期末测试
英语
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 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, 回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上, 录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置, 听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题, 每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How many students took the exam
A. Twenty-five. B. Forty. C. Fifty.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: How many students took the exam last Saturday
M: Well, let me see. Fifty had planned to but not everyone showed up. I believe that we had twenty-five from the Middle East and fifteen from Latin.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the man doing
A. Buying a mobile phone. B. Demanding an apology. C. Making a complaint.
【答案】C
【解析】
原文】M: I bought this mobile phone just on Friday. But it doesn’t work now.
W: Is there a problem with it, Sir
M: Well, primarily, it does not appear to function outside the city. It fails to work as a mobile phone as far as I can see.
W: Right, I’ll just have a word with the manager and see what we can do about it.
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What will the man do next
A. Stop the car there. B. Go to buy a ticket. C. Drive to the next street.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I’m afraid we can’t leave the car here.
M: Why
W: I got a ticket last time I parked here. I’m afraid we’ll have to park on the next street.
M: OK. I don’t want to receive another ticket this month.
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Who is probably the man
A. A policeman. B. A driver. C. A passenger.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Now, please tell me exactly when, where and how this happened.
M: Well, I stopped immediately when the light turned yellow, but this car ran into me from behind.
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What day is it today according to the conversation
A. Sunday. B. Friday. C. Wednesday.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Why didn’t you tell me you were going to fly to Shanghai earlier
W: I just decided it on Friday, the day before yesterday.
W: Oh, so how long will you stay there
W: Till next Wednesday.
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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间间读各个小题, 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。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the date this Friday
A. July 9th. B. July 10th. C. July I1th.
7. What does the man find surprising
A. His friends are coming.
B. Anna often throws parties.
C. The woman is leaving America.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Have you received an invitation to Anna’s party
M: I don’t know. I haven’t checked my mail yet. When is the party, by the way
W: On July 10th.
M: That’s too bad. I’m afraid I cannot go. Some friends of mine from Chicago are coming to our city for a visit this Friday. I’ve promised to hang out with them the following day. I can’t get out of that, unfortunately. I wish I could.
W: I’m so sorry to hear that. I was really looking forward to seeing you at the party.
M: Don’t worry. I can go next time. Anna throws parties quite often, after all.
W: But I’m leaving America next month. I’ll be in China for a whole year.
M: Really I cannot believe it.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. When does the man reserve a table for
A. This evening B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow evening.
9. What does the man prefer
A. A table by the window.
B. A table with a lake view.
C. A table in the non-smoking section.
10. How many persons will dine with Tyler
A. Six. B. Nine. C. Ten.
【答案】8 A 9. A 10. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Great Lakes Fish. How may I help you
M: I’d like to reserve a table for 6:00 tonight if that’s possible.
W: Certainly. May I have your name, sir And how large is your group, sir
M: My name is Tyler. Including myself, there will be ten of us.
W: And do you have any seating preferences, sir
M: Huh...Excuse me
W: Is there any place you would prefer to sit We do have non-smoking sections.
M: Oh, I see! Um, would it be possible to reserve a table next to the window One with a good view of the city.
W: Yes, we can arrange that. OK, to confirm, you have reserved a table for this evening at 6 p.m., for ten people, by the window.
M: Yes, that’s correct. Thank you!
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife, C. Guide and tourist.
12. How long does the woman plan to stay on the beach
A. Two weeks. B. One week. C. Less than a week.
13. Where will the speakers go tomorrow
A. To the airport. B. To a travel agency. C. To a bookstore.
【答案】11. B 12. C 13. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Where do you think we should go on holiday this summer, dear
W: I’d like to go to Australia. I know it’s far, but I think it would be something special.
M: I’d really like to go to California. We can relax on the beach and enjoy the sunshine.
W: There are beaches in Australia, too. But I would prefer a more active holiday this year. We could visit the Great Barrier Reef. It would be exciting.
M: Anyway, tell me your plans for an Australian holiday. How long do you think we should spend there
W: I think we should stay there for two weeks. We could spend a week in Sydney and a week at the Great Barrier Reef, including a few days on the beach.
M: That doesn’t sound too bad.
W: We could rent a car and travel around for several days.
M: We must plan our drive before we leave. Let’s get a good guidebook from the bookstore when we go shopping tomorrow.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What does the man want
A. One single room B. One double room. C. Two single rooms.
15. When will the man stay in the hotel
A. This Thursday night. B. Next Thursday night. C. Next Friday night.
16. How much should the man pay
A. 90 dollars. B. 50 dollars. C. 45 dollars.
【答案】14. A 15. C 16. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Skylight Hotel.
M: I want to reserve a room, please.
W: Yes, sir. When would you like to stay
M: Next Thursday night, that’s the 15th.
W: Let me see. Well, next Thursday night will be the 14th of this month. What’s the exact date, please
M: Well I mean the 15th of this month.
W: That’s Friday night, sir, not Thursday.
M: Oh, yes, you are right.
W: What type of room would you like
M: A single room, please.
W: OK, we do have a single room available on the 15th. The room rate is fifty dollars for one day and ninety dollars for two days.
M: Oh, one day is OK.
W: All right, your name, please
M: Hilton Homer
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Why did the group settle in a new place
A. To spread the beliefs of the Church of England.
B. To separate from the Church of England.
C. To explore the state of Massachusetts.
18. Who taught the Americans how to grow corn
A. The farmers. B. The religious group. C. The local Indians.
19. What happened in 1621
A. The European harvested their crops.
B. The European declared independence.
C. The European arrived in a New World.
20. When did the whole America begin to celebrate Thanksgiving Day
A. About 150 years ago. B. About 250 years ago. C. About 400 years ago.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Now I would like to give you some details about the history of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. In 1620, a boat filled with more than one hundred people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the New World. This religious group had begun to question the beliefs of the Church of England and they wanted to separate from it. They settled in what is now the state of Massachusetts. Their first winter in the New World was difficult. They had arrived too late to grow many crops, and without fresh food, half of them died from diseases. The following spring the local Indians taught them how to grow corn, a new food for the colonists. They showed the mother crops to grow in the unfamiliar soil and how to hunt and fish.
In the autumn of 1621, plentiful crops of corn, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The new comers had much to be thankful for, so a feast was planned. They invited the local Indian chief and 90 Indians. The people from Europe roasted turkeys and shared with local Indians. They learned how to cook different kinds of com from the Indians. In the following years, people from Europe began to celebrate the autumn harvest with a feast of thanks. After the Independence Day on July 4th, 1776, Thanksgiving Day officially became an important festival to celebrate. Then in 1863, at the end of a long and bloody civil war, Abraham Lincoln asked all Americans to set aside the last Thursday in November as a day of thanksgiving.
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, 选出最佳答案。
A
International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People 2024
Since 1971, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) has inspired young writers aged 9-15 to write letters on a given theme to win exciting prizes. The competition is an excellent way of making young people aware of the important role postal services play in our societies. It develops their skills in writing and their ability to express thoughts clearly. A group of international judges invited by the International Bureau judge the letters and select the winners.
The UPU has launched its 53rd International letter-writing Competition for Young People this year.
Competition theme
In 2024, participants will be encouraged to reflect on the future of the world under the theme: “At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world for more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit (继承).” The theme encourages young people to voice their thoughts on current global challenges and propose innovative solutions. It also allows youths to draw upon the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, providing a framework for their visions of a better world.
Competition rules
Entries must be in the form of a letter and contain the necessary parts of a letter (heading, greeting, body, complimentary close, signature line and postscript).
Letters must be strictly in agreement with the topic and contain no more than 800 words in the original language.
At the national level, the competition is organized by UPU member countries. Entries must reach the UPU International Bureau no later than May 5th.
For more information, please contact us at communication@upu.int.
21. What can competitors learn from the competition
A. The history of the UPU B. The skills of communication.
C. The importance of postal services. D. The meaning of expressing thoughts.
22 What is most likely to be the topic of this year’s competition
A. The enormous change in the world. B. The world for the future generations.
C. Global challenges and innovative solutions. D. Sustainable development for a better world.
23. What should competitors do
A. Write the letters in right format. B. Hand in their entries on May 6th.
C. Write a letter of at least 800 words D. Send their entries to the official email.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024年国际青少年书信写作比赛的情况。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The competition is an excellent way of making young people aware of the important role postal services play in our societies.(比赛是一个很好的方式，让年轻人意识到邮政服务在我们社会中发挥的重要作用)”可知，参赛者能从比赛中学到邮政服务的重要性。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit (继承).” The theme encourages young people to voice their thoughts on current global challenges and propose innovative solutions.(“给后代写封信，谈谈你希望他们继承的世界。”这一主题鼓励年轻人就当前的全球挑战发表自己的看法，并提出创新的解决方案)”可知，今年比赛的主题最有可能是“为子孙后代的世界”。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“ Entries must be in the form of a letter and contain the necessary parts of a letter (heading, greeting, body, complimentary close, signature line and postscript).( 参赛作品必须采用信件形式，并包含信件的必要部分（标题、问候、正文、结束语、签名行和附言）)”可知，参赛者应该用正确的格式写这些信。故选A。
B
Most of you are probably familiar with various stories of searching alien life, but have you heard about the scientist who was responsible for detecting the first traces of intelligent life lurking throughout our galaxy This is Frank Drake’s story.
At the age of 8, his father one day told Drake there are other worlds in space, which astounded him. He had no idea that such a thing was a possibility-he thought Earth was it. So he wondered, what are they like Are the people the same as us Do they look the same way we do What’s their planet like And of course, at that time, there was no way that those questions could be answered in the slightest.
Later on, when he was in college, he chose the elementary astronomy course. In the course, he went to the campus observatory, and one of the things he observed was the planet Jupiter. Even through a small telescope, it was just very clear that it was another world but not a picture in a book or something, which made Drake deeply absorbed. Frank Drake is mostly known for developing the Drake equation (德雷克方程式), which is a mathematical equation developed to estimate the number of detectable alien civilizations in the Milky Way.
People always say that the search for alien life has failed. “You’ve been searching for 60 years and you haven’t found anything. So doesn’t that say that intelligent life is very rare ” “That’s wrong, because the amount of searching we’ve done has hardly touched the number of possibilities that are out there. We’ve only covered a tiny. tiny fraction of all the possibilities,” Drake said, “When you spend your entire life on the things you love, you live a better life than most people,” he added.
24. What does the underlined word “astounded” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Touched. B. Motivated. C. Puzzled. D. Amazed.
25. What made Drake really fascinated with astronomy
A. His observation of the Jupiter through a telescope.
B. His success in developing the famous Drake equation.
C. His knowing of the fact that there are other worlds in space.
D. His choice of the the elementary astronomy course in college.
26. What does Drake think of the alien searching work
A. It is totally a failure B. The alien life is rare.
C It has a long way to go. D. There are many possibilities.
27. Which words best describe Drake
A. Curious and brave. B. Creative and intelligent.
C. Talented and diligent. D. Passionate and persistent.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了一位负责探测第一批潜伏在银河系中智能生命踪迹的科学家Frank Drake。
【24题详解】
词句猜测题。由第二段“At the age of 8, his father one day told Drake there are other worlds in space, which astounded him. He had no idea that such a thing was a possibility-he thought Earth was it. (8岁时，他的父亲有一天告诉Drake太空中还有其它世界，这让他 。他不知道这样的事情有可能发生——他以为地球就是整个世界。)”可推测，Drake不知道除地球以外还有其它星球，所以当爸爸告诉他的时候，他“大吃一惊”，所以猜测astounded表示“吃惊”。故选D项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段“In the course, he went to the campus observatory, and one of the things he observed was the planet Jupiter. Even through a small telescope, it was just very clear that it was another world but not a picture in a book or something, which made Drake deeply absorbed. (在课程中，他去了校园天文台，他观察到的东西之一是木星。即使通过一台小望远镜，也很清楚这是另一个世界，而不是书中的照片或其他什么东西，这让Drake深深地被吸引住了。)”可知， Drake通过望远镜对木星的观测使他对天文学非常着迷。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段“That’s wrong, because the amount of searching we’ve done has hardly touched the number of possibilities that are out there. We’ve only covered a tiny. tiny fraction of all the possibilities(这是错误的，因为我们所做的搜索量几乎没有触及到存在的可能性的数量。我们只覆盖了一小部分。所有可能性中的一小部分。)”可知，Drake认为外星人的搜寻工作还有很长的路要走。故选C项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“Frank Drake is mostly known for developing the Drake equation (德雷克方程式), which is a mathematical equation developed to estimate the number of detectable alien civilizations in the Milky Way.(Frank Drake最出名的是开发了德雷克方程，这是一个数学方程，用于估计银河系中可探测的外星文明的数量。)”以及第四段“When you spend your entire life on the things you love, you live a better life than most people(当你把一生都花在你爱的事情上时，你的生活比大多数人都要好)”可知，Drake对寻找智能生命踪迹是充满热情而执着的。故选D项。
C
Released on Aug 30, a three-episode web series titled Escape From the British Museum has gone viral online for its touching and innovative narrative (叙事). The series follows the journey home of a Chinese jade teapot that has come to life as a girl. She runs away from the British Museum and comes across a Chinese journalist who helps the artifact return to China. The series, created by two Chinese vloggers, aims to raise broader awareness of Chinese artifacts that were stolen or looted (掠夺) from China and are displayed or stored in the British Museum.
The video series echoes the Chinese people’s call for the British Museum to return these Chinese artifacts. However, some UK media outlets said that the video series promotes nationalism (民族主义). In fact, every country whose artifacts are displayed or stored in the British Museum wants them back. These countries, such as Greece, Nigeria and Sudan, have already issued their demands for the return of artifacts. It’s fair enough to say these demands are shared. They can correct centuries-old wrongs by having the UK return artifacts to their rightful homes.
An opinion in the UK newspaper The Telegraph said that if the British Museum gives back its collection of artifacts, then nationalism will win over humanity’s common heritage. It also said that the artifacts were “lawfully acquired (合法取得)” by the UK. By “lawfully acquired”, does the writer mean the artifacts were acquired with the “help” of machine guns and warships Or does he mean that the cultural artifacts of African, Asian and American countries should be kept in the hands of looters, rather than in their land of origin
28. What is the video series Escape from the British Museum mainly about
A. Cultural artifacts looted by the UK.
B. Hidden dangers in the British Museum.
C. The arguments about the British museum.
D. The journey of a Chinese artifact coming home.
29. What does the video series aim to highlight
A. Protests against UK’s nationalism.
B. The beauty of Chinese cultural artifacts.
C. The desire of stolen artifacts to be returned.
D. Efforts made by Chinese activists to get artifacts back.
30. What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning countries like Greece, Nigeria and Sudan
A. To show the UK did something wrong in the past.
B. To stress China’s demands are shared by many countries.
C. To emphasize former colonized countries have grown stronger.
D. To highlight diverse artifacts are housed in the British Museum.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward the opinion in The Telegraph
A. It’s totally unacceptable. B. It’s a little bit reasonable.
C. It lacks enough evidence. D. It shows the writer’s ignorance.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。一部名为《逃离大英博物馆》的三集网络连续剧于8月30日发布，该剧讲述了一只中国玉茶壶以女孩的身份复活的回家之旅。这反映了中国人民强烈要求大英博物馆归还这些中国文物。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The series follows the journey home of a Chinese jade teapot that has come to life as a girl. She runs away from the British Museum and comes across a Chinese journalist who helps the artifact return to China. (该剧讲述了一只中国玉茶壶以女孩的身份复活的回家之旅。她逃离大英博物馆，遇到了一名帮助这件文物返回中国的中国记者。)”可知，《逃离大英博物馆》系列视频主要讲述了一件中国文物的回家之旅。故选D。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“The video series echoes the Chinese people’s call for the British Museum to return these Chinese artifacts. (这个视频系列呼应了中国人民要求大英博物馆归还这些中国文物的呼声。)”可推知，该视频系列旨在强调中国人民渴望归还被盗文物。故选C。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“In fact, every country whose artifacts are displayed or stored in the British Museum wants them back. These countries, such as Greece, Nigeria and Sudan, have already issued their demands for the return of artifacts. It’s fair enough to say these demands are shared. They can correct centuries-old wrongs by having the UK return artifacts to their rightful homes. (事实上，每个在大英博物馆展示或存放文物的国家都希望将它们归还。希腊、尼日利亚、苏丹等国家已经提出归还文物的要求。可以公平地说，这些要求是共同的。他们可以通过让英国将文物归还给他们合法的家园来纠正几个世纪以来的错误。)”可推知，作者提到希腊、尼日利亚和苏丹等国家的目的是强调中国的诉求是许多国家的共同诉求。故选B。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“By “lawfully acquired”, does the writer mean the artifacts were acquired with the “help” of machine guns and warships Or does he mean that the cultural artifacts of African, Asian and American countries should be kept in the hands of looters, rather than in their land of origin (作者所说的“合法获得”是指这些文物是在机枪和军舰的“帮助”下获得的吗？或者他的意思是，非洲、亚洲和美洲国家的文物应该留在掠夺者手中，而不是留在它们的原产地？)”可知，作者认为这些文物是在机枪和军舰的“帮助”下获得的，是被掠夺过来的，由此可推知，作者认为《电讯报》的观点是完全不能接受的。故选A。
D
Three-dimensional printing, a technology that creates objects layer by layer, has revolutionized (变革) the way we make things. Recently, a group of Chinese scientists took things a step further by using this technology to create realistic replicas (复制品) of human organs.
Previously, it was challenging to create a single material that could print different human organs due to their complexity. The research team from Chinese Academy of Sciences started by using hydrogel (水凝), a soft gel-like material as the main ingredient.
Human organs have various textures (质地), with our brains being the softest. To replicate the hardness of materials like bone, the researchers added metallic elements to the hydrogel and adjusted their ratio (比例) to create the texture of each organ. Besides, to make sure the printing results are correct, the team used light-curing (光固化) technology in the 3D printing process. A special lamp was placed under the printing machine, causing the gel to become solid right after it was printed.
According to the team’s paper published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, they are able to produce organ models including the brain, lungs, and intestines (肠). These 3D printed organ models are essential for medical researches, such as testing medical equipment and demonstrating pared to live organs and animal models, they are also ethically (伦理上) acceptable since they are printed artificially. They can help researchers develop new treatments more efficiently, due to their lower relative cost, commented the Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering website. However, this method is still developing, and experts are hoping it will be used in the medical field within a decade, according to CNN.
32. What was the main challenge in printing human organs
A. The complexity of human organs. B. The various textures of human organs.
C. The difficulty in creating proper materials. D. The lack of appropriate printing technology.
33. How did the research team ensure the accuracy of the printing results
A. By controlling the number of metallic elements.
B. By using light-curing technology before printing.
C. By solidifying the gel immediately after printing.
D. By putting a special lamp on the printing machine.
34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. This technology is still in the period of theory.
B. 3D printed organs are of great medical significance.
C. The printed organs are more effective in the treatment.
D. Live organs and animal models are more acceptable ethically.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. The Power of 3D Printing B. Printing the Body Parts
C. Revolutionary Technology D. Finding New Materials for Organs
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. B 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一组中国科学利用三维打印技术制造出了逼真的人体器官复制品的过程和意义。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Previously, it was challenging to create a single material that could print different human organs due to their complexity. (以前，由于不同人体器官的复杂性，制造一种可以打印不同器官的单一材料是具有挑战性的。)”可知，打印人体器官的主要挑战是人体器官的复杂性。故选A项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Besides, to make sure the printing results are correct, the team used light-curing (光固化) technology in the 3D printing process. A special lamp was placed under the printing machine, causing the gel to become solid right after it was printed. (此外，为了确保打印结果的正确性，团队在3D打印过程中使用了光固化技术。在印刷机下面放置一盏特殊的灯，使凝胶在打印后立即变成固体。)”可知，研究团队通过在打印后立即固化凝胶来保证打印结果的准确性。故选C项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“What can we infer from the last paragraph This technology is still in the period of theory. 3D printed organs are of great medical significance. The printed organs are more effective in the treatment. Live organs and animal models are more acceptable ethically. (根据该团队发表在《高级功能材料》杂志上的论文，他们能够制造出包括大脑、肺和肠道在内的器官模型。这些3D打印器官模型对于医学研究至关重要，例如测试医疗设备和演示手术。与活体器官和动物模型相比，它们在伦理上也可以接受，因为它们是人工打印的。先进生物医学工程联盟在其网站上评论说，由于它们的相对成本较低，它们可以帮助研究人员更有效地开发新的治疗方法。然而，据CNN报道，这种方法仍在发展中，专家们希望在十年内将其用于医疗领域。)”可知，3D打印器官具有重要的医学意义。故选B。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“Recently, a group of Chinese scientists took things a step further by using this technology to create realistic replicas of human organs. (最近，一组中国科学家又向前迈进了一步，他们利用这项技术制造出了逼真的人体器官复制品。)”可知，文章主要介绍一组中国科学利用三维打印技术制造出了逼真的人体器官复制品的过程和意义。选项B“Printing the Body Parts (打印身体部位)”符合题意。故选B。
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。
Younger generations of Chinese citizens have developed new methods to relieve stress, which include raising unconventional “pets”, hugging trees, watching stress relief videos and so on.
On social media platforms, a new toy called “mango dog” recently emerged. ___36___ In the eyes of some netizens, the “mango dog” has special meanings. “Every time I see it, it heals me,” “It’s fluffy (毛茸茸的) and cute.” ___37___ For example, college students have shared online their experiences of raising stones and paper box “dogs”. These “pets” share similar characteristics—they don’t cry, make noise or get sick.
Tree hugging has also become a new stress relief for young people. “You may think you are hugging the tree, but in fact, the tree is embracing you,” this is a feeling shared by a netizen. Many netizens with such experiences have expressed that their anxiety has been reduced, and they feel a sense of communication with nature. ___38___
“I came across the idea online. I tried it and felt truly relaxed,” said a young office worker. “In those brief seconds, it felt like the tree released a lot of pressure and stress from me.” ___39___ “I especially enjoy watching stress relief videos, like washing blankets and cutting soap. After watching them, I feel like the stress of the day is relieved and it’s easier to fall asleep.”
___40___ According to public data, there are currently more than 800 companies in China with names, business scopes, products, services or trademarks containing the term “stress relief”. In 2023 alone, more than 70 new registered companies with this focus were added.
A. Various “pets” are made to cater to different people.
B. It is claimed to bring a sense of calmness and give a healing effect.
C. This is not the first time that young people have raised novel “pets”.
D. A young media worker also finds the relief in watching short videos.
E. In some cities people have even organized “tree hugging interest groups”.
F. Other toys such as squeeze balls have also gained popularity as a way to relieve stress.
G. The popularity of these methods reflects an increasing need to release people’s pressure.
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. E 39. D 40. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了年轻一代的中国公民已经发展出新的缓解压力的方法，其中包括饲养非传统的“宠物”、拥抱树木、观看缓解压力的视频等。
【36题详解】
根据空前“On social media platforms, a new toy called “mango dog” recently emerged. （社交媒体平台上，最近出现了一种名为“芒果狗”的新玩具）”以及“Every time I see it, it heals me（每次我看到它，它都能治愈我）”可知，这里提到了一款新玩具，接下来要介绍它解压的功能。B项“It is claimed to bring a sense of calmness and give a healing effect.（据称它可以带来平静感并具有治疗作用。）”it指代a new toy called“mango dog”，符合语境。故选B。
【37题详解】
根据空后“For example, college students have shared online their experiences of raising stones and paper box ‘dogs’ （例如，大学生在网上分享了养石头和纸盒‘狗’的经历。）”可知，这里举例大家的新奇宠物。C项“This is not the first time that young people have raised novel ‘pets’.（这并不是年轻人第一次养新奇‘宠物’。）”，符合语境。故选C。
【38题详解】
根据空前“Tree hugging has also become a new stress relief for young people. “You may think you are hugging the tree, but in fact, the tree is embracing you,” this is a feeling shared by a netizen. Many netizens with such experiences have expressed that their anxiety has been reduced, and they feel a sense of communication with nature. （拥抱树木也成为年轻人新的减压方式。“你可能以为你在拥抱树，但事实上，树在拥抱你。”这是一位网友的感触。很多有过这样经历的网友都表示，自己的焦虑感减轻了，感受到了一种与自然交流的感觉。）”可知，人们通过拥抱树减压。E项“In some cities people have even organized ‘tree hugging interest groups’.（在一些城市，人们甚至组织了‘拥抱树木兴趣小组’。）”，和前面构成递进关系，符合语境。故选E。
【39题详解】
根据空后“ ‘I especially enjoy watching stress relief videos, like washing blankets and cutting soap. After watching them, I feel like the stress of the day is relieved and it’s easier to fall asleep.’（“我特别喜欢观看缓解压力的视频，比如洗毯子和切肥皂。看完之后，我感觉一天的压力都减轻了，也更容易入睡了。”）”可知，这是通过看短视频解压的人所说的话。D项“A young media worker also finds the relief in watching short videos.（一位年轻的媒体工作者也从观看短视频中找到了解脱。）”，符合语境。故选D。
【40题详解】
根据空后“According to public data, there are currently more than 800 companies in China with names, business scopes, products, services or trademarks containing the term ‘stress relief’. In 2023 alone, more than 70 new registered companies with this focus were added.（公开数据显示，目前中国有超过800家企业名称、经营范围、产品、服务或商标中含有‘减压’一词。仅 2023 年，就新增了 70 多家专注于此领域的新注册公司。）”可知，空处是总结，越来越多人需要解压，数据显示中国减压企业也在增加。G项“The popularity of these methods reflects an increasing need to release people’s pressure.（这些方法的流行反映出人们越来越需要释放压力。）”，符合语境。故选G。
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。
Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnesota had many fun activities during class breaks, but some students couldn’t join in. A ___41___ of available playground equipment such as a wheelchair merry go round or swings has made students with physical disabilities ___42___ to have fun.
Wyatt Feucht and Rhys Riley believed that every student ___43___ the chance to have fun during recess, so they asked their teacher ___44___ the school couldn’t buy the equipment. Ms Julien explained that it was expensive, with an estimated cost of $300,000, which is ___45___ out of the question for the school.
This did not ___46___ Wyatt or Rhys, and the pair went on a ___47___ to raise money for a disability inclusive playground. They began ___48___ spare change, held a bake sale, printed flyers, and went door to door to raise money. They even ___49___ local businesses and restaurants, whose owners were moved and donated a portion of their ___50___. For several months, the students didn’t stop their hard work ___51___ they finally reached their goal-raising the $300,000 needed.
For John Buettner, a student in a wheelchair, the new equipment meant ___52___ just a chance to play. He said, “First time I set foot on this playground I’m probably going to start ___53___ when seeing the effort that all Wyatt and Rhys have made.”
Julien expressed how ___54___ she felt of the students in her class: I know the future is to be ___55___ because this generation sees something that needs fixing, and they go for it headfirst.
41. A. lack B. leak C. combination D. presence
42. A. opposed B. depressed C. unable D. absent
43. A. advocated B. deserved C. grasped D. involved
44. A. how B. what C. why D. whether
45. A. barely B. mostly C. firmly D. apparently
46. A. distract B. discourage C. convince D. annoy
47. A. mission B. circumstance C. display D. survey
48. A. expanding B. consuming C. obtaining D. collecting
49. A. reached out to B. took charge of C. subscribed to D. got along with
50. A. wages B. profits C. possessions D. belongings
51. A. because B. when C. after D. until
52. A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. more or less
53. A. laughing B. touching C. envying D. crying
54. A. fond B. proud C. modest D. approved
55. A. potential B. appealing C. bright D. distant
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. B 51. D 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Wyatt Feucht和Rhys Riley两人为了让学校的残疾学生也能使用娱乐设备，于是自发筹款购买这些设备，得到了同学和老师的认可。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：缺乏可用的操场设备，如轮椅、旋转木马或秋千，使身体残疾的学生无法玩得开心。A. lack缺少；B. leak漏洞；C. combination结合；D. presence存在。根据上文“Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnesota had many fun activities during class breaks, but some students couldn’t join in.(明尼苏达州的格伦湖小学在课间有很多有趣的活动，但有些学生不能参加)”可知，此处指缺乏可用的操场设备，如轮椅、旋转木马或秋千，故选A。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：缺乏可用的操场设备，如轮椅、旋转木马或秋千，使身体残疾的学生无法玩得开心。A. opposed反对的；B. depressed沮丧的；C. unable不能的；D. absent缺席的。上文提到缺乏可用的操场设备，如轮椅、旋转木马或秋千，因此身体残疾的学生无法玩得开心。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Wyatt Feucht和Rhys Riley认为每个学生都应该有机会在课间休息时玩得开心，所以他们问老师为什么学校不能购买这些设备。A. advocated拥护；B. deserved值得；C. grasped抓住；D. involved涉及。根据后文“the chance to have fun during recess”指Wyatt Feucht和Rhys Riley认为每个学生都应该有机会在课间休息时玩得开心，故选B。
44题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：Wyatt Feucht和Rhys Riley认为每个学生都应该有机会在课间休息时玩得开心，所以他们问老师为什么学校不能购买这些设备。A. how如何；B. what什么；C. why为什么；D. whether是否。引导宾语从句，表示“为什么”应用why。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：朱利安解释说，费用很贵，估计要30万美元，这对学校来说显然是不可能的。A. barely几乎不；B. mostly多半；C. firmly稳固地；D. apparently显然。根据上文“Ms Julien explained that it was expensive, with an estimated cost of $300,000”可知，这些设施的费用很贵，估计要30万美元，这对学校来说显然是不可能的。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这并没有让怀亚特和里斯气馁，他们俩开始了为残疾人游乐场筹款的任务。A. distract使分心；B. discourage使沮丧；C. convince服使……相信；D. annoy惹恼。上文提到了学校负担不起买这些设备的费用，结合下文他们主动去筹款可知，此处指这没让两人气馁，discourage符合语境。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这并没有让怀亚特和里斯气馁，他们俩开始了为残疾人游乐场筹款的任务。A. mission任务；B. circumstance环境；C. display展览；D. survey调查。根据后文“to raise money for a disability inclusive playground”指他们俩开始了为残疾人游乐场筹款的任务。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们开始收集零钱，举行糕饼义卖，印刷传单，挨家挨户地筹款。A. expanding扩大；B. consuming消耗；C. obtaining获得；D. collecting收集。根据后文“spare change, held a bake sale, printed flyers, and went door to door to raise money”指为了筹款收集零钱，故选D。
【49题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他们甚至联系了当地的企业和餐馆，他们的老板被感动了，并捐赠了一部分利润。A. reached out to联系；B. took charge of负责；C. subscribed to订阅；D. got along with相处融洽。根据后文“local businesses and restaurants”和“whose owners were moved and donated a portion ”指他们联系了企业和餐厅的老板来筹款，故选A。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们甚至联系了当地的企业和餐馆，他们的老板被感动了，并捐赠了一部分利润。A. wages工资；B. profits利润；C. possessions财产；D. belongings所有物。根据上文“local businesses and restaurants”可知，指企业和餐厅老板捐赠了自己的一部分利润来购买这些设备。故选B。
【51题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：几个月来，学生们没有停止他们的努力工作，直到他们终于达到了他们的目标——筹集所需的30万美元。A. because因为；B. when何时；C. after在……之后；D. until直到。根据“they finally reached their goal-raising the $300,000 needed.”可知，直到完成筹款目标他们才停止，此处为句型not…until…表示“直到……才……”。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：对于坐在轮椅上的学生约翰·比特纳来说，新设备不仅仅意味着一个玩耍的机会。A. other than除了；B. rather than而不是；C. more than超过，不仅仅；D. more or less或多或少。根据后文约翰说自己看到他们的努力感动得哭泣，可知此处想表达对于坐在轮椅上的学生约翰·比特纳来说，新设备不仅仅意味着一个玩耍的机会。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他说:“当我第一次踏上这个操场时，看到怀亚特和里斯所做的努力，我可能会开始哭泣。”A. laughing笑；B. touching触碰；C. envying妒忌；D. crying哭泣。根据后文“when seeing the effort that all Wyatt and Rhys have made”指看到两人付出的努力，被感动得哭了。故选D。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：朱利安表示，她为自己班上的学生感到骄傲:“我知道未来是光明的，因为这一代人看到了需要解决的问题，他们会勇往直前。”A. fond喜欢的；B. proud骄傲的；C. modest谦虚的；D. approved认可的。根据后文“because this generation sees something that needs fixing, and they go for it headfirst.”可知，朱利安为自己的学生感到骄傲，故选B。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：朱利安表示，她为自己班上的学生感到骄傲:“我知道未来是光明的，因为这一代人看到了需要解决的问题，他们会勇往直前。”A. potential有潜力的；B. appealing吸引人的；C. bright明亮的；D. distant遥远的。根据后文“because this generation sees something that needs fixing, and they go for it headfirst.”可知，这一代人看到了需要解决的问题，他们会勇往直前，所以未来是光明的。故选C。
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
For centuries globalization was largely shaped by sea. While Western maritime nations rapidly developed through colonial expansion, inland nations were trapped in a cycle of poverty. Over the past decade, a great initiative ___56___ (begin) to break this cycle. That is the Belt and Road Initiative, ___57___ (establish) in 2013.
These intercontinental railways have greatly reduced trade costs by providing ___58___ swift and cost-effective choice to sea or air freight (货运). According to the World Bank, the Belt and Road Initiative could reduce trade costs by as much as 1.8 percent ___59___ (international). There are now 86 freight train lines in China that are linked to more than 200 cities in 25 European countries and more than 100 cities in Asia, ___60___ (cover) almost the entire landmass of Eurasia.
This network has brought together the economies of East Asia and Europe ___61___ the vast inland countries, resulting in a sharp economic increase, the growth of ___62___ (thrive) cities, and the appearance of a new center of global economic growth.
The Initiative has attracted the ___63___ (participate) of more than three quarters of countries globally and also generated nearly a trillion dollars in investment so far. ___64___ is obvious that China’s role in helping these less well-off countries is something their Western colonial masters never did. Contrary to ___65___ Western critics say, the help comes with no strings attached. For China, everything these countries gain from its help is a gain for the world.
【答案】56. has begun
57. established
58. a 59. internationally
60. covering
61. with 62. thriving
63. participation
64. It 65. what
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是中国的“一带一路”倡议。
【56题详解】
考查时态。句意：在过去十年中，一项伟大的倡议开始打破这一循环。分析句子可知，此空应填谓语动词， a great initiative与begin为主动关系，且由Over the past decade可知，这里时态应用现在完成时。故填has begun。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：这就是“一带一路”倡议，成立于2013年。分析句子可知，此空应填非谓语，the Belt and Road Initiative与establish为被动关系，此空应填过去分词作状语。故填established。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这些洲际铁路为海运或空运提供了快速且具有成本效益的选择，大大降低了贸易成本。分析句子可知，这里表示“一个快速且具有成本效益的选择”，所以这里应用不定冠词表泛指概念，且swift 为辅音音素开始的单词。故填a。
【59题详解】
考查副词。句意：根据世界银行的数据，“一带一路”倡议可以在国际上降低高达1.8%的贸易成本。分析句子可知，此空应填副词作状语，修饰前面动词could reduce。故填internationally。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：中国目前有86条货运列车线路，连接欧洲25个国家的200多个城市和亚洲的100多个城市，几乎覆盖了欧亚大陆的整个陆地。分析句子可知，句中已有位于动词has brought且无连词，故空处应填非谓语动词； 86 freight train lines 与cover为主动关系，这里应用现在分词作状语。故填covering。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意：这一网络将东亚和欧洲的经济与广大内陆国家聚集在一起，导致了经济的急剧增长，繁荣的城市的发展，以及全球经济增长新中心的出现。分析句子可知，这里考查bring together...with...“将……和……聚集在一起”。故填with。
【62题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这一网络给广大内陆国家带来东亚和欧洲的经济，从而导致了经济的急剧增长，繁荣的城市的发展，以及全球经济增长新中心的出现。分析句子可知，此空应填形容词作定语，修饰后面名词，thriving表“繁荣的”，为形容词，符合句意。故填thriving。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：该倡议吸引了全球四分之三以上国家的参与，迄今为止还产生了近万亿美元的投资。分析句子可知，此空应填名词作宾语，participation表“参与”，为不可数名词，符合句意。故填participation。
【64题详解】
考查代词。句意：很明显，中国在帮助这些不太富裕的国家方面所起的作用是西方殖民统治者从未做过的。分析句子可知，此空应填it作形式主语，而真正主语为that China’s role in helping these less well-off countries is something their Western colonial masters never did，且句首时首字母应大写。故填It。
【65题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：与西方批评人士所说的相反，这种帮助是没有附加条件的。分析句子可知，这里考查宾语从句，且从句中缺宾语，结合句意可知，此空应填连接代词what，表“……的话”。故填what。
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华, 上周末你校举办了以“大美中国 (Beautiful China)”为主题的摄影展, 请你用英文为校报写一则题为“A Photography Exhibition on Campus”的新闻报道, 内容包括:
1. 展览的时间、地点及参展人员;
2. 展览的内容和意义。
注意:
1. 写作词数为80左右;
2. 请按规定格式作答。
A Photography Exhibition on Campus
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【答案】参考范文:
A Photography Exhibition on Campus
Aiming to expose the students to the beauty of our motherland and enabling them to better know and appreciate China, a photography exhibition themed “Beautiful China” was held last Saturday in the lecture hall on our campus.
Running from 10a.m. to 5p.m., the exhibition was tailored for the photography enthusiasts and anyone who loves Chinese spectacular scenery. Everyone in our campus showed great interest and attended the exhibition eagerly. The exhibition displayed 200 elaborately-selected photos captured in different areas of China, ranging from the Forbidden city in the snow, the sunrise on Mount Tai and other great picturesque scenery to great modern architectures and even some traditional customs. All the pictures provided the students with a real taste of the beauty and harmony of our country.
The exhibition was highly spoken of, through which, not only has it broadened our minds and horizons, but also it enhanced us students’ nation-confidence and pride in our own country.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生就上周末你校举办了以“大美中国 (Beautiful China)”为主题的摄影展为校报写一则题为“A Photography Exhibition on Campus”的新闻报道。
【详解】1.词汇积累
喜爱：love→be fond of
参加：attend →participate in
不同的：different →various
提供：provide→offer
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The exhibition displayed 200 elaborately-selected photos captured in different areas of China, ranging from the Forbidden city in the snow, the sunrise on Mount Tai and other great picturesque scenery to great modern architectures and even some traditional customs.
拓展句：The exhibition displayed 200 elaborately-selected photos captured in different areas of China, which ranged from the Forbidden city in the snow, the sunrise on Mount Tai and other great picturesque scenery to great modern architectures and even some traditional customs.
【点睛】【高分句型1】 Running from 10a.m. to 5p.m., the exhibition was tailored for the photography enthusiasts and anyone who loves Chinese spectacular scenery. （运用了现在分词作状语和who引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】The exhibition was highly spoken of, through which, not only has it broadened our minds and horizons, but also it enhanced us students’ nation-confidence and pride in our own country.（运用了介词+which引导的非限制性定语从句和not only放主语前构成的倒装句）
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
Rahul was a hard-working and determined individual who believed that success could only be achieved through perseverance and effort. He had big dreams of becoming a renowned musician, and he knew that it would require countless hours of practice and dedication to reach his goal.
Rahul’s family was not wealthy, and they couldn’t afford to buy him a musical instrument. However, Rahul’s unwavering determination pushed him to find a solution. He began working odd jobs in the village, doing chores for neighbors, and saving every penny he earned. He even started waking up early in the morning to help the local farmers with their work.
After months of saving, Rahul finally had enough money to buy a second-hand guitar, It was old and worn, but to Rahul, it was a treasure. He spent hours each day practicing, strumming the strings and experimenting with different melodies. His fingers grew calloused (起茧的), but he never complained. Instead, he saw it as a sign of progress, a proof to his hard work.
Despite his talent, Rahul faced numerous challenges along his journey. People would often discourage him, telling him that he was wasting his time pursuing his dreams. But Rahul remained determined, using their skepticism as fuel to work even harder.
One day, news spread throughout the village about a music competition being held in the nearby city. The competition promised the winner a chance to perform in front of renowned musicians and industry professionals. Rahul saw this as an opportunity to showcase his talent and prove to everyone that hard work pay s off. With great anticipation, Rahul prepared for the competition. He practiced day and night, fine-tuning his skills and perfecting his performance.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Finally, the day of the competition arrived.
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Paragraph 2: Days went by, and the results of the competition were announced.
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【答案】Possible version:
Finally, the day of the competition arrived. He traveled to the city eagerly. As Rahul took the stage, his heart was filled with a mixture of nerves and excitement. The crowd falling silent, he strummed the strings of his guitar with passion, pouring his heart and soul into his music. The audience was captivated by his performance, and applause erupted as he finished his piece. Rahul had given it his all, and he felt a sense of accomplishment regardless of the outcome.
Days went by, and the results of the competition were announced. Rahul won the first prize. The judges praised his hard work, dedication, and the emotional connection he established through his music. He was awarded a scholarship to a famous music academy, where he could further better his skills and learn from accomplished musicians. Rahul’s story spread far and wide, inspiring others with his determination and devotion. He became a symbol of the power of hard work and the belief that dreams can come true with unwavering effort.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Rahul是一个勤奋而坚定的人，他相信成功只能通过坚持不懈和努力来实现。他有成为一名著名音乐家的远大梦想，他知道这需要无数小时的练习和奉献才能实现他的目标。然而在一次音乐比赛中，Rahul凭借努力和才能，获得了观众的认可，赢得了第一名。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“终于，比赛的日子到了”可知，第一段可描写Rahul比赛时的表现和观众的态度。
②由第二段首句内容“几天过去了，比赛的结果公布了”可知，第二段可描写Rahul赢得比赛，进入音乐学院提高技能。
2.续写线索：比赛开始——表演出色——获得认可——比赛获胜——获得奖学金——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①迷住：captivate/fascinate
②完成：finish/complete
③实现：come true/realize
情绪类
①坚持不懈：unwavering/ remorseless
②紧张：nerve/ tension
【点睛】[高分句型1] The audience was captivated by his performance, and applause erupted as he finished his piece. (运用了as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] He was awarded a scholarship to a famous music academy, where he could further better his skills and learn from accomplished musicians. (运用了where引导非限制性定语从句)
